"False Friends"(and Partial Ones, Too) Flashcards
1
Q
adicto
A
A partisan or follower; (adj.) addicted to a vice
2
Q
americano
A
Person from the Western Hemisphere (N. America, C. America, S. America); for a person from the U.S., use the word “estadounidense”
3
Q
aprobar
A
to give approval; to pass an exam
4
Q
audiencia
A
A hearing or meeting with an important person
5
Q
bases
A
Foundation; grass roots; rank and file
6
Q
argumento
A
A legal or intellectual argument
7
Q
beneficiencia
A
A beneficiary, Public Welfare Department or charity
8
Q
bravo
A
Courageous; fierce
9
Q
calificar de
A
To describe as; deem
10
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campo
A
The countryside; a playing field
11
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acta
A
Formal written minutes of a meeting
