TERRIFYING vs. TERRIFIC

Good morning.

Today we continue our Halloween theme of looking at words and expressions that mean to scare or to frighten. However, today we look at a false friend that students often think means terrifying or frightening, but it does NOT.

Today's word is: terrific (adjective)

It means: very good or interesting; wonderful.

Example 1:
I am having a terrific day!

Example 2:
Janet has a terrific personality.

This adjective is a false friend; it has nothing to do with the Spanish word terrorifico. To express this Spanish word, which is negative, in English you would use the words terrifying or frightening.

Remember that tomorrow (Friday) we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin, designed for beginner Spanish-speaking students of English.

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Have a terrific day!