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25 Spanish False Cognates: Words That Don’t Mean What You Think

Spanish false cognates look like English words but carry completely different meanings—embarazada means pregnant, not embarrassed, and éxito means success, not exit. These sneaky word pairs can cause serious misunderstandings in everyday speech and official documents alike. Discover the 25 most common Spanish false cognates every English speaker should know.