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falsas

FAHL-sahs/ˈfalsas/

“falsas” means “false” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

false, fake

Also: untrue, counterfeit
A high quality storybook illustration of a bright red square block placed next to a blue round hole, depicting a clear mismatch and error.

📝 In Action

Las noticias que leímos eran completamente falsas.

A2

The news stories we read were completely false.

Ella llevaba unas pestañas falsas muy dramáticas.

B1

She was wearing some very dramatic fake eyelashes.

Encontraron varias firmas falsas en el documento.

B2

They found several fake signatures on the document.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • erróneas (mistaken)
  • mentirosas (lying)

Antonyms

  • verdaderas (true)
  • auténticas (authentic)

Common Collocations

  • pruebas falsas – false evidence
  • promesas falsas – false promises

falsehoods, lies

Also: untruths
NounfB1
A simple storybook illustration of a cartoon fox wearing a poorly constructed paper mask of a rabbit, clearly showing the deception.

📝 In Action

Su testimonio estaba lleno de falsas.

B1

His testimony was full of falsehoods.

No te fíes de esas falsas que circulan en internet.

B2

Don't trust those untruths circulating online.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • verdades (truths)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "falsas" in Spanish:

falsehoods→lies→untruths→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: falsas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'falsas' as the feminine plural adjective?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
falso(false, fake (masculine singular)) — Adjective
falsedad(falsehood, falsity) — Noun
falsificar(to falsify, to counterfeit) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *falsus*, which meant 'deceptive' or 'counterfeit.' This root is also found in the English word 'false,' making it an easy connection!

First recorded: 13th century (in its base form *falso*)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: falsaPortuguese: falsas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'falsas' end in '-as'?

'Falsas' is the feminine plural form of the word 'falso'. The '-a' ending marks it as feminine (describing a feminine thing), and the final '-s' marks it as plural (describing more than one thing).

When should I use 'falsas' instead of 'mentiras'?

'Mentiras' specifically means 'lies' (deliberate untruths). 'Falsas' (as a noun) is a more general term for 'falsehoods' or 'untruths,' and is often used when describing ideas, news, or evidence rather than just personal lies.