Eventualmente
/e.βen.twal.ˈmen.te/Occasionally / From time to time — NOT 'eventually'
Eventualmente voy al gimnasio, pero no con regularidad. — I go to the gym occasionally, but not regularly.
False-friends in Spanish
6 essential Spanish false-friends phrases with pronunciation guides. Click listen to hear each phrase with native-quality pronunciation.
Simpático
/sim.ˈpa.ti.ko/Nice / Friendly / Likeable — NOT 'sympathetic'
Tu hermano es muy simpático, me cae genial. — Your brother is very nice, I really like him.
Actualmente
/ak.twal.ˈmen.te/Currently / At present — NOT 'actually'
Actualmente vivo en Madrid. — I currently live in Madrid.
Embarazada
/em.ba.ɾa.ˈθa.ða/Pregnant — NOT 'embarrassed'
Mi hermana está embarazada de seis meses. — My sister is six months pregnant.
Constipado
/kons.ti.ˈpa.ðo/Having a cold — NOT 'constipated'
Estoy constipado, tengo mocos y me duele la garganta. — I have a cold, I have a runny nose and a sore throat.
Éxito
/ˈek.si.to/Success — NOT 'exit'
La película fue un gran éxito de taquilla. — The movie was a huge box-office success.
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