Really Learn Spanish

Really Learn Spanish

Really Learn Spanish

A cognate is a word that can be found in two different languages with similar, though not always exact, spelling and the same meaning. These words have the same root or origin. There are many Spanish/English cognates. Becoming aware of these cognates can help Spanish language students increase vocabulary quickly.

A note of caution: even though a Spanish word may look similar to its English counterpart, it might not sound the same. Be sure to review the sounds of the Spanish vowels (a = ah, e = a, i = ee, o = o, u = oo,). Remember that the “h” is silent, and the “j” sounds like the English “h.”

The following Spanish/English cognates are grouped into categories to put them into useful contexts.