I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word cauzione, which means security deposit / guarantee. It does not mean caution.
E’ stato rilasciato dietro cauzione.
He was released on bail.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the verb processare, which means to put on trial. It does not mean to process.
E’ stato processato per alto tradimento.
He was put on trial for high treason.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word rilevante, which means remarkable. It does not mean relevant.
C’era un numero rilevante di spettatori.
There was a remarkable number of spectators.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word ingiuria, which means insult. It does not mean injury.
La mia ex ragazza mi ha coperto di ingiurie.
My ex girlfriend insulted me.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the adjective morbido, which means soft. It does not mean morbid.
Mi sono addormentato su un letto morbido.
I fell asleep on a soft bed.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the adjective comprensivo, which means understanding. It does not mean comprehensive.
Franco e’ molto comprensivo.
Franco is very understanding.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word annoiato, which means bored. It does not mean annoyed.
Mi sono annoiato a morte durante il discorso.
I was bored to death during the speech.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the noun magazzino, which means warehouse or department store. It does not mean magazine.
Amazon ha aperto un magazzino italiano a Piacenza.
Amazon has opened an Italian warehouse in Piacenza.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the noun rumore, which means noise. It does not mean rumour.
Ho sentito un rumore assordante.
I heard a deafening noise.
I am continuing the false friends series for La Parola del Giorno. False friends are pairs of words or phrases in two languages that look or sound similar, but differ significantly in meaning.
Today’s Parola del Giorno is the noun argomento, which means subject, topic, matter, reasons. It does not mean argument.
L’aborto e’ un argomento polemico.
Abortion is a controversial topic.