Spanish Faux Pas that are Common in English Speakers:

1) ”Cuantos sus anos?” instead of “Cuantos sus años?”

Without pronouncing the tilda, you are asking how many butts someone has instead of how old they are.

2) “Cuando esta el inodoro?” instead of “Cuando esta el baño?”

You are asking where the “toilet” is instead of the restroom.

3) “Estoy muy embarazado!” instead of “Estoy muy emoccionado!”

You are saying you are pregnant (embarazar is a false cognate).

4) “Ella es muy guapa!” instead of “Ella es muy bonita!”

You are saying that she is “handsome”

5) ”Él es una maestra buena!” instead of ”Él es un maestro bueno!”

You are addressing a man as a woman.