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False Friends - D
Deception is the act of deceiving "engaño". "Decepción" is disappointment.
Deduce means to reach a decision or judgement through the use of knowledge or reason. "Deducir" is to deduct.
Determined is having a strong will, firm intention or decision. The Spanish word would be “decidido”. “Un determinado número” would be a specific number.
I was determined to make a good impression in the interview.
Direction
is almost never "dirección". If you want to
tell someone where you live you have to give them your “address.” If
you need to explain to someone how to get to your house then you have to give
them “directions”. If you want to make decisions in your company then
you should get a position in “management”. However, if you are the
boss, then you have people working under your “direction”. If you
have difficulty controlling your car at high speeds you should check the “steering”.
To operate a device for the first time it is advisable to follow the “directions”
in the manual.
North,
south, east and west are directions.
In
what direction do
you want to go, north or south?
Follow
the directions
carefully before operating this machine.
You’ll
be working under the direction
of the branch manager.
Dispose means to get rid of something; remove “deshacerse de”.
The first thing the criminal has to do is dispose of the murder weapon.
If someone is “disponible” they are available or willing.
Don’t bother to call him at the office. He won’t be available until next week.
Distinct means clearly seen, heard or understood; noticeable.
There’s a distinct possibility of a promotion.
I don’t understand what happened to those papers. I distinctly remember putting them in my briefcase.
“Te veo distinto” would be you look different.
Dominate means to have or exercise control or power over.
I wish the director wouldn’t always dominate the meetings.
But if you are an expert in a field or a skill you should say:
I’m fluent in English.
He’s a master craftsman.
She’s good with figures.
