embarrassed
English
feeling ashamed or self-conscious
embarazada
Spanish
pregnant
Example
She was embarrassed by the mistake. | Mi hermana está embarazada.
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64 false friends found
English
feeling ashamed or self-conscious
Spanish
pregnant
Example
She was embarrassed by the mistake. | Mi hermana está embarazada.
English
in reality, in fact
Spanish
currently, nowadays
Example
Actually, I prefer tea to coffee. | Actualmente vivo en Madrid.
English
place to borrow books
Spanish
bookstore
Example
I borrowed this book from the library. | Compré este libro en la librería.
English
floor covering
Spanish
folder
Example
The carpet needs to be cleaned. | Guarda los papeles en una carpeta.
English
way out
Spanish
success
Example
The exit is on the left. | Su empresa fue un gran éxito.
English
mother and father
Spanish
relatives
Example
My parents live in Boston. | Tengo muchos parientes en México.
English
unable to have bowel movements
Spanish
having a cold
Example
Eating more fiber helps if you are constipated. | Estoy constipado y tengo fiebre.
English
practical, reasonable
Spanish
sensitive
Example
That is a sensible decision. | Es una persona muy sensible.
English
thick cord
Spanish
clothes
Example
We need rope to tie the boxes. | Necesito comprar ropa nueva.
English
to fake, to act as if
Spanish
to intend, to try
Example
The kids pretend to be superheroes. | Pretendo terminar el proyecto hoy.
English
to help
Spanish
to attend
Example
Can you assist me with this task? | Voy a asistir a la conferencia.
English
competition
Spanish
to answer
Example
She won the singing contest. | No contestó mi llamada.
English
cloth material
Spanish
factory
Example
This fabric is very soft. | Trabaja en una fábrica de coches.
English
to observe, to become aware
Spanish
news
Example
Did you notice her new haircut? | Vi la noticia en televisión.
English
showing compassion
Spanish
nice, friendly
Example
She was sympathetic when I told her my problem. | Es un chico muy simpático.
English
formal talk or presentation
Spanish
reading
Example
The professor gave a lecture on history. | La lectura es mi actividad favorita.
English
residential area outside a city
Spanish
slum, poor area
Example
They live in a quiet suburb. | El suburbio tiene problemas de pobreza.
English
achievement of goal
Spanish
event, happening
Example
Her business was a great success. | Fue un suceso inesperado.
English
heated disagreement
Spanish
plot, reasoning
Example
They had a big argument last night. | El argumento de la película es interesante.
English
victim of accident or war
Spanish
coincidence
Example
There were no casualties in the accident. | ¡Qué casualidad encontrarte aquí!
English
orchestra leader or train staff
Spanish
driver
Example
The conductor raised his baton. | El conductor del taxi era amable.
English
to present someone
Spanish
to insert, to put in
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend. | Introduce la tarjeta en la ranura.
English
normal, usual
Spanish
vulgar, crude
Example
It was just an ordinary day. | Su comportamiento fue ordinario.
English
to stop, to resign
Spanish
to remove, to take away
Example
She quit her job last month. | Quita los zapatos antes de entrar.
English
big in size
Spanish
long
Example
This is a large room. | El río es muy largo.
English
strong dislike or revulsion
Spanish
upset, displeasure
Example
He looked at the food with disgust. | Se llevó un gran disgusto.
English
higher education institution
Spanish
school (primary/secondary)
Example
She goes to college in California. | Mi hijo va al colegio.
English
thorough, complete
Spanish
understanding, sympathetic
Example
This is a comprehensive guide. | Mi jefe es muy comprensivo.
English
city leader
Spanish
older, larger
Example
The mayor gave a speech. | Mi hermano mayor vive en Lima.
English
expression with figurative meaning
Spanish
language
Example
Its raining cats and dogs is an idiom. | Hablo tres idiomas.
Spanish
currently, at the present time
English
in fact, really
Example
Actualmente vivo en Madrid. | I actually prefer coffee.
Spanish
pregnant
English
feeling ashamed or awkward
Example
Mi hermana está embarazada de gemelos. | I was embarrassed by my mistake.
Spanish
having a cold
English
having difficulty with bowel movements
Example
Estoy constipado y necesito descansar. | Eating more fiber helps when constipated.
Spanish
success
English
way out
Example
La película fue un gran éxito. | The exit is on your left.
Spanish
sensitive
English
practical, reasonable
Example
Es una persona muy sensible. | That was a sensible decision.
Spanish
long
English
big in size
Example
Es un camino muy largo. | I need a large pizza.
Spanish
bookstore
English
place to borrow books
Example
Compré este libro en la librería. | I borrowed books from the library.
Spanish
to intend, to try
English
to fake, to simulate
Example
Pretendo terminar el proyecto hoy. | He pretended to be asleep.
Spanish
to carry out, to accomplish
English
to become aware of
Example
Vamos a realizar un experimento. | I didn't realize it was so late.
Spanish
to tolerate, to endure
English
to help, to assist
Example
No puedo soportar el calor. | Thank you for your support.
Spanish
to remember
English
to register audio/video
Example
No recuerdo su nombre. | Press here to record your voice.
Spanish
driver
English
orchestra director
Example
El conductor del autobús es amable. | The conductor raised his baton.
Spanish
factory
English
cloth, textile
Example
Trabajo en una fábrica de coches. | This fabric is very soft.
Spanish
relatives
English
mother and father
Example
Voy a visitar a mis parientes. | My parents live in Chicago.
Spanish
warning, notice
English
recommendation, guidance
Example
Hay un aviso en la puerta. | Can you give me some advice?
Spanish
to attend
English
to help
Example
Voy a asistir a la reunión. | Can you assist me with this?
Spanish
to serve, to help
English
to go to an event
Example
¿Quién va a atender a los clientes? | I will attend the conference.
Spanish
folder
English
floor covering
Example
Guarda los documentos en la carpeta. | We need to clean the carpet.
Spanish
coincidence
English
person killed or injured
Example
¡Qué casualidad encontrarte aquí! | There were no casualties in the accident.
Spanish
school (primary/secondary)
English
university, higher education
Example
Mi hijo va al colegio. | She goes to college in Boston.
Spanish
commitment, engagement
English
agreement, concession
Example
Tengo un compromiso esta noche. | We reached a compromise.
Spanish
lecture
English
large meeting or convention
Example
Asistí a una conferencia interesante. | The conference has 500 attendees.
Spanish
disappointment
English
act of deceiving, fraud
Example
Fue una gran decepción para mí. | The deception was discovered.
Spanish
annoyance, displeasure
English
strong revulsion
Example
Me llevé un disgusto con la noticia. | She showed disgust at the smell.
Spanish
fun, entertainment
English
detour, distraction
Example
El parque es un lugar de diversión. | There is a diversion ahead.
Spanish
temporary, occasional
English
happening at some point in the future
Example
Es un trabajo eventual. | The eventual outcome was positive.
Spanish
rudeness
English
food store
Example
Su grosería me molestó. | I need to go to the grocery store.
Spanish
language
English
expression, phrase
Example
Hablo tres idiomas. | That is a common idiom in English.
Spanish
reading
English
academic talk
Example
Me gusta la lectura de novelas. | The lecture was very informative.
Spanish
to bother, to annoy
English
to sexually abuse
Example
No quiero molestar. | He was arrested for molesting a child.
Spanish
to stir, to mix
English
type of gun
Example
Revuelve la sopa antes de servir. | The detective carried a revolver.
Spanish
event, incident
English
achievement
Example
Fue un suceso trágico. | Her book was a great success.
Spanish
to warn
English
to promote products
Example
Te advertí sobre ese problema. | They advertise on social media.
Spanish
condom
English
substance that preserves food
Example
Es importante usar preservativo. | This jam has no preservatives.
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