falsa
/fal-sa/
false
When something is 'falsa' (false), it is not true or correct.
falsa(adjective)
false
?not true
,incorrect
?wrong answer or statement
untrue
?describing information
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'falsa' is the feminine form, it must be used to describe feminine nouns, like 'la respuesta' (the answer) or 'la promesa' (the promise).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "El respuesta es falso."
Correction: La respuesta es falsa. (Remember 'respuesta' is feminine, so the adjective must match.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Comparing to 'Mentira'
While 'falsa' describes something as untrue, the noun 'mentira' is much more common when referring to an actual spoken lie (a falsehood).
This meaning of 'falsa' describes something that is fake or not genuine.
falsa(adjective)
fake
?not genuine
,counterfeit
?money or documents
artificial
?imitation material
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Positioning
Like most descriptive adjectives, 'falsa' usually goes after the noun it describes: 'una perla falsa' (a fake pearl).
As a noun, 'falsa' means falsehood, referring to a lie or untruth.
📝 In Action
Su vida estaba construida sobre una falsa.
C1Her life was built upon a falsehood.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun Use
When used as a noun, 'falsa' usually refers to the abstract concept of untruth, rather than a specific spoken lie (for which you would use 'mentira').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: falsa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'falsa'?
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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).