falsa
“falsa” means “false” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
false, incorrect
Also: untrue
📝 In Action
La información que recibimos era completamente falsa.
A2The information we received was completely false.
Tienes que borrar esa idea falsa de tu cabeza.
B1You have to erase that wrong idea from your head.
fake, counterfeit
Also: artificial
📝 In Action
Llevaba una cadena de oro falsa que parecía real.
B1She was wearing a fake gold chain that looked real.
La policía encontró mucha moneda falsa en el mercado.
B2The police found a lot of counterfeit currency in the market.
falsehood
Also: deceit
📝 In Action
Su vida estaba construida sobre una falsa.
C1Her life was built upon a falsehood.
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Quick Quiz: falsa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'falsa'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *falsus*, meaning 'deceptive' or 'pretended.' It entered Spanish early and kept its core meaning of not being real or true.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'falsa' and 'falso'?
'Falsa' is the feminine form, used when describing feminine nouns (like 'la noticia falsa'). 'Falso' is the masculine form, used for masculine nouns (like 'el testimonio falso'). They mean the exact same thing.
Can 'falsa' be used to describe a person?
Yes, but be careful! When describing a person, 'falsa' (or 'falso') means 'insincere,' 'two-faced,' or 'hypocritical,' often implying they are not who they pretend to be: 'Ella es muy falsa' (She is very insincere/fake).