Although “carpet” and “carpeta” look similar, they mean completely different things!
| English Word | Spanish Translation | Spanish Word | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet | Alfombra | Carpeta | Folder |
| English–Spanish False Friends: Carpet vs. Carpeta | |||
| Language | Sentence | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | I vacuumed the carpet in the living room. | Refers to the rug on the floor (alfombra). |
| Carpet (alfombra) vs. Carpeta (folder) | ||