False Cognates | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

LARGE - LARGO That is a large elephant: it weighs 6,300 kilos! // Your hair is so large. It’s grown twelve centimeters since the last time I saw you.

That is a large elephant: it weighs 6,300 kilos!

COMPROMISE - COMPROMISO The compromise of seven years was too much for him, so he decided to enroll in a shorter program. // Everyone was happy with the compromise, fortunately.

Everyone was happy with the compromise, fortunately.

HORN - HORNO I am furious with you! You left the horn on, and the cookies burned to a crisp. // Cattle, goats, and antelope have horns.

Cattle, goats, and antelope have horns.

EXIT - ÉXITO The nearest exit is at the end of the hall to the left. // The greatest exit I’ve ever had in the game of love has been with you.

The nearest exit is at the end of the hall to the left.

PROVE - PROBAR I don’t need to prove anything to you. I have accomplished enough on my own. // You really need to prove the sushi with this sauce. It is fabulous!

I don’t need to prove anything to you. I have accomplished enough on my own.

POLICY - POLICÍA Unfortunately, they have a very strict policy in these cases. I doubt you will be able to return the item. // The policy were extremely patient, kind, and helpful when my great aunt needed assistance.

Unfortunately, they have a very strict policy in these cases. I doubt you will be able to return the item.

MAYOR - MAYOR My brother Bernardo is the mayor, my sister Sandra is the middle child, and I am the youngest sibling. // The mayor is up for reelection this year, which means he is extra attentive to anything that will boost his numbers.

The mayor is up for reelection this year, which means he is extra attentive to anything that will boost his numbers.

SENSIBLE - SENSIBLE Diana is so sensible. She always weighs her options carefully before making a decision. // Diana is so sensible. She always cries when things don’t go her way.

Diana is so sensible. She always weighs her options carefully before making a decision.

ADVERTISEMENT - ADVERTENCIA The advertisement for the new iPhone was visually compelling, as always. // We can’t swim here. Didn’t you see the advertisement about the toxins?

The advertisement for the new iPhone was visually compelling, as always.

PRETEND - PRETENDER I pretend to study medicine and find the cure to cancer. // My little brother loves pretending he is a dog.

My little brother loves pretending he is a dog.

PARENT - PARIENTE How many of your parents live in Concepción? // My parents are both working until 8 PM tonight.

My parents are both working until 8 PM tonight.

SOAP - SOPA Go wash your hands with soap and water before we eat, please. // Do you want the soap with chicken, beef, or vegetable broth?

Go wash your hands with soap and water before we eat, please.

FABRIC - FÁBRICA This fabric is so soft. I absolutely love velvet! // The fabric is on Washington Street next to the power plant.

This fabric is so soft. I absolutely love velvet!

REALIZE - REALIZAR Do you realize you almost missed the train by seconds? You really need to be more punctual. // One of the first goals I want to realize after I graduate is to work at a nonprofit organization.

Do you realize you almost missed the train by seconds? You really need to be more punctual.

CHOKE - CHOCAR I heard you choked your car last weekend! What happened? // I choked on a piece of candy, and my sister had to do the Heimlich maneuver.

I choked on a piece of candy, and my sister had to do the Heimlich maneuver.

CARPET - CARPETA The carpet with the relevant paperwork is on my desk. // This carpet smells terrible because my dog always sleeps on it.

This carpet smells terrible because my dog always sleeps on it.

ATTEND - ATENDER I desperately want to attend the concert. I have never seen three of the artists live before. // Can you attend her now, please? She has been waiting for two hours.

I desperately want to attend the concert. I have never seen three of the artists live before.

INTRODUCE - INTRODUCIR You must introduce the card into that slot for it to work properly. // I will introduce you to Helen when she arrives. You two have so much in common!

I will introduce you to Helen when she arrives. You two have so much in common!

GLOVE - GLOBO Oh, no! Ian’s glove is floating away. Quick, try to catch it! // I found your missing glove in your winter coat pocket. Why didn’t you think to look there?

I found your missing glove in your winter coat pocket. Why didn’t you think to look there?

ROPE - ROPA The rope at Zara yesterday was very disappointing. Nothing fit me. // We need more rope for the climb next week. I don’t want us to be unprepared.

We need more rope for the climb next week. I don’t want us to be unprepared.

RECORD - RECORDAR I don’t record where I left my phone. Have you seen it? // I didn’t record the game, unfortunately. Did you see what happened after Gómez pitched the first inning?

I didn’t record the game, unfortunately. Did you see what happened after Gómez pitched the first inning?

LIBRARY - LIBRERÍA Are you sure you got enough books at the library? You read about one per week. // Did you buy that pencil at the library downtown next to McDonald’s? They certainly have a great selection.

Are you sure you got enough books at the library? You read about one per week.

COSTUME - COSTUMBRE I can’t wait to see Edward’s Halloween costume. He always comes up with such great ensembles. // There is a costume in Hawaii where you must eat the entire apple from the roasted pig’s mouth if you are late.

I can’t wait to see Edward’s Halloween costume. He always comes up with such great ensembles.

ASSIST - ASISTIR I can’t assist you now since I am helping someone else. // I can’t assist the play tonight. I have a prior engagement.

I can’t assist you now since I am helping someone else.

EMBARRASSED - EMBARAZADA My aunt is embarrassed. The baby is due in three weeks. // My friend was incredibly embarrassed after her bathing suit bottom slipped off in the pool.

My friend was incredibly embarrassed after her bathing suit bottom slipped off in the pool.