6 Funny False Cognates That Have A Double Meaning

6 Funny False Cognates That Have A Double Meaning

Here’s a false cognates pop quiz: If you say “Estoy embarazada,” are you telling someone that you’re embarrassed, or that you’re pregnant? How about your Portuguese friend tells you “Me peidei!” Is this person telling you it’s payday! Or that you may want to...
The Lighter Side of Language

The Lighter Side of Language

As you know, at Avantpage we take translation seriously, and pride ourselves on our unfailing attention to detail, our absolute dedication to our clients and their projects, and the incredible work ethic practiced by every member of our team. The flip side of that? We...