{"id":1717,"date":"2018-10-29T17:52:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T16:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/?p=1717\/"},"modified":"2018-10-29T17:52:51","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T16:52:51","slug":"spanish-words-with-double-meanings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/en\/spanish-words-with-double-meanings\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish words with double meanings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that there are some Spanish words with double meanings? Today we have created a list of words that may seem simple at first glance, but the strange thing is, depending on context, these words can mean two different things.<\/p>\n

Spanish words with double meanings: Ma\u00f1ana.<\/h4>\n

This word means tomorrow, but also the time of the day up to lunchtime.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nos vemos ma\u00f1ana por la ma\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n

See you tomorrow morning.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish words with double meanings: Tarde.<\/h4>\n

Another word that may confuse you. On one hand, it can mean the time of day between lunchtime and night time. On the other hand, it means the opposite of early and can also mean \u201cdelayed\u201d.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esta tarde Alex ha llegado muy tarde a la estaci\u00f3n y su tren ya se hab\u00eda ido.<\/p>\n

This afternoon Alex got to the station very late and his train had already left.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish words with double meanings: Banco<\/h4>\n

\u201cBanco\u201d can refer to the place where we keep our money, or either a seat in the park or the street.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hoy voy al banco y despu\u00e9s dar\u00e9 un paseo, a lo mejor me siento en un banco en el parque para leer un libro.<\/p>\n

Today I\u2019m going to the bank and afterwards I\u2019ll go for a walk and maybe sit on a bench to read a book.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish words with double meanings: Carrera<\/h4>\n

It can mean the university qualification, or someone\u2019s professional pathway. Alternatively, it can also mean a race!<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jorge tiene carrera universitaria, es ingeniero, y podr\u00eda hacer una carrera brillante en una empresa multinacional, pero se ha interesado por el mundo del motor y ahora gasta todo su tiempo en participar en las carreras de aficionados.<\/p>\n

Jorge has a university degree, he\u2019s an engineer, and he could go on to have a brilliant career with a multinational company, but he\u2019s become interested in the world of cars and now spends all his time participating in amateur<\/span> races.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish words with double meanings: Rastro<\/h4>\n

\u201cRastro\u201d is a type of market that is normally organized on specific days and in the open air, where all sorts of products are sold. On the other hand, it can also mean a footprint or trace that someone or something leaves behind them.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

He quedado con mis amigas para ir al rastro este domingo y ense\u00f1arles mi puesto favorito de ropa vintage. Pero al llegar no hab\u00eda ni rastro de ese puesto, parece que el vendedor no ha venido esta semana. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 pena!<\/p>\n

I met up with my friends this Sunday to go to the market and show them my favourite vintage clothing stall. But when we arrived, the stall wasn\u2019t there, it looks like they haven\u2019t come this week. What a shame!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Spanish<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, those are some Spanish words with double meanings that can cause some confusion. More interesting Spanish facts to come!<\/p>\n

Are there words with double meanings in your language? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n

P.S: Don\u2019t forget, if you want to learn or improve your Spanish, there isn\u2019t a better way of doing it than a Spanish course in Spain. We offer more than 200 Spanish courses in Spain on our website<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> so you can find your perfect course and book it in minutes. Take a look!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Lepetiukhina<\/strong><\/p>\n

translated by Sophie Lauro<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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