Spanish words that look like English words but mean something different. Master these C1 traps so they stop tripping you up.
embarazada
pregnant (not embarrassed!)
éxito
success (not exit)
carpeta
folder; file (not carpet)
ropa
clothes (not rope)
sopa
soup (not soap)
largo
long (not large)
constipado
having a cold (not constipated)
pretender
to intend; to aim to (not to pretend)
asistir
to attend (not to assist)
actualmente
currently; nowadays (not actually)
eventualmente
possibly; occasionally (not eventually)
introducir
to insert; to put in (not to introduce a person)
presentar
to introduce (a person); to present (something)
soportar
to put up with; to bear (not to support)
apoyar
to support
sensible
sensitive (not sensible)
sensato
sensible; level-headed
discutir
to argue (not just to discuss)
debatir
to debate; to discuss
molestar
to bother; to annoy (not to molest)
realizar
to carry out; to achieve
darse cuenta
to realize; to notice
salado
salty (not salad)
fábrica
factory (not fabric)
tela
fabric; cloth
librería
bookshop (not library)
biblioteca
library
vaso
glass (for drinking; not vase)
jarra
jug; pitcher
compromiso
commitment; obligation (not usually compromise)
atender
to attend to; to serve (not to attend)
asistencia
attendance (not only assistance)
Tuvo mucho éxito en su carrera.
He was very successful in his career.
Compré el libro en la librería.
I bought the book at the bookshop.
Estoy constipado, necesito pañuelos.
I have a cold, I need tissues.
Mi hermana está embarazada.
My sister is pregnant.
Logró realizar su sueño.
He managed to fulfil his dream.
Es una persona muy sensible.
He/She is a very sensitive person.
No recuerdo dónde lo dejé.
I don't remember where I left it.
Voy a asistir a la reunión.
I'm going to attend the meeting.