2. Actually
Similar to
Spanish ”actualmente”;
however, ”actualmente
” is better translated
with currently. Actually
means in reality.
3. English can be confusing. A
lot of words are similar but
with different meanings.
It is almost impossible to
avoid making mistakes in
English, but if you can get
your head around these
explanations, you might be
able to avoid making these
ones.
4. FALSE COGNATES
There are several
words in Spanish
that are similar in
English, but have a
different meaning.
5. Embarrassed
Is not the same
as embarazada. A
translation
for embarrassed could
be apenado.
Embarazada means
pregnant.
6. Realize
Should not be confused
with Spanish “realizar”.
Realize means that you
become aware of
something.
7. Approve
Is sometimes confused
with ”aprobar”.
E.g: Teacher did I approve
the exam? – This is
incorrect.
Did I pass the exam.
Approve means to agree to
something.
8. Library
Library – Bookstore
Library is place where you
go to get and read some
books. (“Biblioteca”)
Bookstore is the place
where you go to buy some
books.
9. Parents
Only refers to your father
and mother.
“Parientes” is relatives in
English.
