False friends at work
Some Spanish words look like words you know but mean something else. At work, watch out for oficina (office), despedir (to fire), contestar (to answer), cena (dinner) and largo (long).
About: False friends at work
Some Spanish words look like words you know but mean something else. At work, watch out for oficina (office), despedir (to fire), contestar (to answer), cena (dinner) and largo (long).
Worked examples
Mañana voy temprano a la "oficina".
Answer: office. "Oficina" means office. A car repair shop is a "taller".
La empresa va a "despedir" a diez personas.
Answer: fire (dismiss). "Despedir a alguien" at work means to fire someone. Saying goodbye is "despedirse".
Tengo que "contestar" el correo hoy.
Answer: answer. "Contestar" means to answer. To dispute is "discutir" or "rebatir".