falsos
/FAL-sohs/
false
When something is falso (false/untrue), it is incorrect or misleading, like this plastic apple.
falsos(adjective)
false
?untrue, incorrect
fake
?counterfeit objects
,untrue
?statements or beliefs
📝 In Action
Los documentos resultaron ser falsos.
B1The documents turned out to be false (fake).
Esos rumores son completamente falsos.
A2Those rumors are completely untrue.
Identificaron varios billetes falsos en la caja.
B1They identified several fake bills in the register.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural Match
Since 'falsos' ends in '-os', it must describe masculine, plural people or things (like 'documentos' or 'rumores'). Remember to always match the ending of the adjective to the noun.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Gender/Number
Mistake: "Decir 'declaraciones falsos'."
Correction: Say 'declaraciones falsas' because 'declaraciones' (statements) is feminine plural. The adjective must agree with the noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Ser'
You almost always use 'falsos' with the verb 'ser' (to be) because it describes a permanent quality of the thing (it is fake or untrue by nature).
The noun falsos refers to 'the false ones' (plural masculine), distinguishing the imitation items from the genuine ones.
falsos(noun)
false ones
?referring to things already mentioned
insincere people
?referring to men or mixed groups
📝 In Action
En la política, es difícil distinguir a los verdaderos de los falsos.
C1In politics, it's hard to distinguish the genuine ones from the false ones (or: the sincere from the insincere people).
Se dio cuenta de que muchos de sus amigos eran solo falsos.
B2He realized that many of his friends were just false (or: insincere people).
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Acting as a Noun
When you put an article (like 'los') before 'falsos' without a noun following it, the adjective acts like a noun, standing in for the people or things you are talking about (e.g., 'los falsos' means 'the false people' or 'the false things').
⭐ Usage Tips
Implied Meaning
This noun usage is common when comparing two groups. If you were discussing artwork, 'los falsos' would mean 'the fake pieces of art,' even though the word 'art' isn't explicitly there.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: falsos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'falsos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'falsos' and 'falsas'?
'Falsos' describes masculine plural things (like 'libros falsos' - fake books). 'Falsas' describes feminine plural things (like 'noticias falsas' - fake news). They both mean 'false' or 'untrue,' but you must match the gender of the thing they describe.
Can 'falsos' be used for people?
Yes. When describing people, 'falsos' means they are insincere, hypocritical, or two-faced. For example, 'Ellos son amigos falsos' means 'They are fake friends.'