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False Friends - A
Actually does not mean at the present time. It means in fact, really.
In his resume he claims to have a lot of experience but this is actually his first job.
“I totally agree. What about you, Tom?” “Well, actually, I think it’s the wrong approach.”
Adept means highly skilled.
He's very adept at finding excuses for arriving late to the office.
"Adepto" would be a follower or supporter.
Adherent is a person who supports a particular idea, person, political party etc. "Adherente" would be adhesive.
Admit means to share or agree to the truth of something; confess.
They admitted copying on the exam.
It also means to permit to enter; let in.
I’ve been admitted to the club.
Admit becomes a false friend when you say:
This printer admits 200 sheets of paper.
The
correct word in this case would be (to hold).
Advise is to give advice; an opinion about what someone should do. "Avisar" would be to warn.
Ancient is from a long time ago or having existed for a very long time. Ancient is used to talk about the people of civilizations from long ago.
The ancient Romans.
But to refer to a living person we use elderly or senior citizen.
There are many elderly people living in that old neighborhood.
Announce means to make known publicly.
Steve and Ruth have announced their engagement.
Announce does not mean "anunciar" which would be advertise.
Aperture is a hole, crack or narrow opening especially that admits light to pass into a camera. "Apertura" would be inauguration.
Approve does not mean "aprobar un examen", which would be pass. Approve means to have a favourable opinion; to agree with.
I don't approve of people smoking in public areas.
Argument means a disagreement, usually quite noisy, a quarrel.
They were having an argument about/over who to blame for the delay.
The Spanish "argumento" is plot.
That film was too complicated for me. I couldn't follow the plot at all.
Artist normally refers to those who paint or draw pictures. Someone who works in films is an actor or an actress.
Assist means to help or support.
We hired a group of high school students to assist in setting up the stands.
Just let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Assume means to believe something to be true without having any proof.
I assume that your figures are accurate.
Assume means to take or claim something.
As group leader you will assume the responsibility for setting up the work schedule.
Assume means to begin to have a quality or appearance.
The controversy over the 35 hour work week is beginning to assume massive repercussions.
Attend means to be present at or go to.
We plan to attend the meeting.
The ceremony was well attended. The attendance was over 1000.
Attend means to go with or be with to provide protection or help.
He was attended by his bodyguard.
An attic is a place in a house just below the roof especially when made into a room. "Un atico" would be the top floor.
