False friends.
pie
What a Gringo thinks it means... blueberry or cherry dessert.
What it means in Spanish... foot (anatomy). Pronounced PEE-ay
Spanish words for the English “pie” include pastel and torta.
porque
What a Gringo thinks it means... meat from a pig.
What it really means... because.
Separating and adding an accent mark -- por qué -- means “why."
mariposa
What a Gringo thinks it means... positioning for a wedding photo.
What it really means... butterfly.