alumnus - very confusing false cognate
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How do I say alumnus / alum in Spanish? Lots of potential for confusion with alumno - a current student. I need to know how to describe a person who has already graduated from a school.
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updated Jul 30, 2011
posted by emac
Good question! Yes, false cognates can be very confusing. - gintar77, Jul 30, 2011
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How about ex-alumno?
updated Jul 30, 2011
posted by gintar77
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SpanishDict says "antiguo alumno" and my Oxford says "ex-alumno."
Maybe a native knows something better.
updated Jul 30, 2011
posted by MrSillyInc
hehe, posted at the same time. I'm with the Oxford! :-) - gintar77, Jul 30, 2011
