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Gótico
Artistic movement of the Lower Middle Ages. It is also used as a loan from the English Gothic which refers to a kind of macabre tale. Avoid this second use so as not to create confusion.
Ejemplo:
En España hay muchas catedrales góticas.
Me gusta leer relatos macabros.

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.
Ejemplo:
Si te pierdes pregunta a un guardia de tráfico.
En esa discoteca siempre hay un guarda.
Tiene un buen perro guardián.

Güisqui
Although the Royal Academy accepts this spelling, we recommend using the English whisky.
Ejemplo:
Póngame un whisky con hielo.

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