Crossword puzzle : Lexical nuances in Spanish

Think you know Spanish? This crossword will put your vocabulary to the test at an advanced level. Explore the subtle differences between near-synonyms, deceptive cognates, and nuanced expressions that distinguish a good Spanish speaker from a truly sophisticated one. From register shifts to idiomatic precision, sharpen your lexical awareness and prove your C1 mastery.

Horizontalement

1. 2. Multiple meanings of one word
2. 6. To know a person or place
3. 11. Opened, irregular past participle
4. 13. Study of language in context
5. 14. Word similar in sound but different
6. 15. After, indicating a later time

Verticalement

1. 1. About, concerning
2. 3. Study of vocabulary and words
3. 4. To close
4. 5. Prefix added to start of a word
5. 7. Newly coined word or expression
6. 8. Implied meaning beyond literal sense
7. 9. Foreign or incorrect word usage
8. 10. Crude or vulgar expression
9. 12. Always, at all times without exception