Common mistakes in Spanish Words and Phrases
In all languages there are some words that lead to mistakes in writing or use due to their similarity in pronunciation. Since this problem also exists in Spanish, we have prepared a selection of 100 words that frequently present problems to help you improve your Spanish. Remember that you can also consult our data base of "Spanish Words" (word of the day) to expand your vocabulary.
Elegistes:
The form of the second person singular (tu) of the indefinido (past tense) is sometimes confused with the second person plural (vosotros) form "elegisteis". We should remember that the correct form is elegiste.
Example:
¿Por qué elegiste el coche rojo y no el azul?
Talla:
Noun that can only be applied to people. For animals we use "tamaño".
Example:
Trae otra camisa porque esta no le vale. Tiene una talla mayor.
Guardia / guarda / guardián:
Guardia: Is a person who belongs to an official body. A policeman or policewoman.
Guarda: Private security guard.
Guardián: Person or animal responsible for protecting or caring for others.
Example:
Si te pierdes pregunta a un guardia de tráfico.
En esa discoteca siempre hay un guarda.
Tiene un buen perro guardián.
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