In fact, Lesley and I were just discussing this by PM with regards to the 'corruption' example. It means 'vice' in English as well, but this sense of the word has fallen out of everyday usage, apart from in legalese - 'corruption of minors'
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Re: embarazada: When I was "fresh off the boat", so to say, or I guess off the plane, and I was meeting Angel's family for the first time, I said something in error, trying to show them my great Spanish. To put the icing on the cake, I wanted to tell them that I was very embarrassed when they corrected me...well, you know the rest...but oooohhhhhh what a reaction
I have been told that 'exitar' means 'to excite', but only in the sexual sense. Not strictly a false cognate, but still worth knowing. (If true - it's not in spanishdict.com).
This is a GREAT thread!! Ive used several of these incorrectly...
As for the "que tenga/pase un buen dia" question, what is the most common (Dominican) way to say something like "have a nice day" when you or the other person is leaving?
Most people I know just say "nos vemos"...
As for the "que tenga/pase un buen dia" question, what is the most common (Dominican) way to say something like "have a nice day" when you or the other person is leaving?
Most people I know just say "nos vemos"...
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These are used quite commonly here in the DR and are used as in formal situations with moslt strangers like at the supermecado or bank.
Que pase buen dia.
Que pase buenas tardes.
Que pasa bien.
"Nos vemos"/"Nos chequeamos" is informal and you shouldn't use it with strangers really.
Lesley I just found this post and it's great! I do those mistakes all the time as I mix my Portuguese words with Spanish too lol It's a great reminder for me.
Gracias!!!
Gracias!!!
Just a bit of clarification, "nos vemos" equates more to "see you" or more generally "see you later."
Que pase (un) buen d?a.
Que tenga un buen d?a.
For those of you wondering why this expression begins with "que":
The whole expression is "Deseo/espero que tenga/s/n un buen d?a" (I wish/hope (that) you have a good day).
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1. preservativo: Yes. Anything that preserves is a preservative.
2. efectivo
English must use two words) The agreement becomes efective . . 3. false cognate: cognado falso (literalmente)
Hope this helps.
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One should keep in mind the etymology (origins) of words. Anyone learning a foreign language would benefit from the knowledge of word root. A look at latin roots is important to those wishing to improve their vocabulary. It is considered that 50% of all the words in the English language are Latin derivatives. Then, what can we say of Spanish? One Latin root can produce an array of derivatives. Some one mentioned the word ?embarazada? which translates as ?pregnant?, not ?embarrassed?. However, when in Spanish we say, ?una situaci?n embarazosa? that means and embarrassing/disturbing situation. (The same can be said of so many of the words here posted as false cognates.)
If these words are analyzed, we will find that, in both languages, they are very close in meaning. I tend to see them as stepping stones for vocabulary development.
If these words are analyzed, we will find that, in both languages, they are very close in meaning. I tend to see them as stepping stones for vocabulary development.
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