falsos
“falsos” means “false” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
false
Also: fake, untrue
📝 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.
false ones
Also: insincere people
📝 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).
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Quick Quiz: falsos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'falsos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *falsus*, which meant 'deceptive' or 'counterfeit.' It has been a core part of Spanish vocabulary since its earliest forms, describing anything that lacks truth or authenticity.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.'