False cognates (or "false friends") are words that look or sound similar in English and Spanish but have completely different meanings. They can easily trip you up, but learning them helps you avoid embarrassing mix-ups.
Explore the most common deceptive ones below:
For a deeper dive into hundreds of other confusing terms, you can review the full Berlitz Guide on False Cognates or test your skills with the SpanishDict False Cognates Guide.
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