English and Spanish

CognatesBy: Mrs. Dianira Rios

What is a Cognate?

Two words that have a common origin are cognates. Most often, cognates are words in two languages that have a

common meaning and thus are similar or identical.

cog·nate/ˈkägnāt/

Here are some examples…

¿Que es un cognado?

Los cognados son dos palabras en dos diferentes idiomas que se escriben o pronuncian casi igual y que si

corresponden.Cognado /cog-nah'-doe,

Estos son unos ejemplos…

Bicicleta

Bicycle

Car

Carro

HamburgerHamburgesa

Colores

Colors

Restaurante

Restaurant

Diccionario

Dictionary

Doctor

Penguin

Pinguino

Chocolate

Telephone

Telefono

Hippopotamus

Hippopotamo

Soldado

Soldier

Humanidad

Humanity

Assessment

Thank You!Gracias!

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Translation: Mrs. Dianira Rios