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Question 1
Is the pair embarazada / "embarrassed" a true cognate (same meaning)?
Embarazada means pregnant, not embarrassed. This is a classic false cognate (false friend). "Embarrassed" = avergonzado/a.
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Is the pair información / "information" a true cognate (same meaning)?
Información and "information" share the same Latin root and have the same meaning. This is a true cognate.
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What does realizar mean in Spanish?
Realizar means to carry out, achieve, or accomplish something. "To realize" (become aware) = darse cuenta de.
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What does librería mean in Spanish?
Librería is a bookstore. A library is biblioteca. One of the most common false cognates for English speakers.
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What does gracioso mean in Spanish?
Gracioso means funny or amusing. "Gracious" in English = amable or cortés.
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Is the pair accidente / "accident" a true cognate (same meaning)?
Both words share the same spelling and meaning. A true cognate.
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What does sensible mean in Spanish?
Sensible in Spanish means sensitive (emotionally), not "sensible" as in reasonable. The English "sensible" = sensato/a.
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Is the pair éxito / "exit" a true cognate (same meaning)?
Éxito means success, not exit. "Exit" in Spanish is salida. A deceptive false cognate.
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What does actual mean in Spanish?
Actual in Spanish means current or present (e.g., el presidente actual = the current president). The English "actual" = verdadero/real.
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Is the pair hospital / "hospital" a true cognate (same meaning)?
Both words refer to a medical facility. A true cognate derived from Latin hospitale.
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What does éxito mean in Spanish?
Éxito means success (e.g., ¡Mucho éxito! = Good luck / Much success!). "Exit" in Spanish = salida.
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