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    False Friends (Falsos Amigos)

    What False Friends (Falsos Amigos) means in Spanish A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of False Friends (Falsos Amigos)

    Words in Spanish that look or sound similar to English words but have a completely different meaning.
    Pearson Edexcel · El cambio en la estructura familiar (study guide)

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    Using False Friends (Falsos Amigos) in the exam

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