A Cognate is a word that looks the same or similar and normally has the same meaning or extremely similar meaning. These are amazing words to use when you are learning a new language because you have to do almost no work in memorizing the use. It is highly recommended to use these cognates when you are learning it will build your confidence and gives you a great advantage.
They are words that are spelled in the same or similar way but do not share the same meaning. In this specific circumstance, we are going to look at the correlation between Spanish and English words. There are many, and much of the time they can be confusing to new language learners. To prevent yourself from being embarrassed it will be good to review each of the false cognates listed below.
Eng: Library = Biblioteca
Esp: Librería = Bookstore
Eng: Embarrassed = Avergonzado
Esp: Embarazada = Pregnant
Eng: Actual = Verdadero
Esp: Actual = Current
Eng: Arm = Brazo
Esp: Arma = Weapon
Eng: Rope = Cuerda
Esp: Ropa = Clothes
Eng: Parade = Desfile
Esp: Pared = Wall
Eng: Success = Éxito
Esp: Suceso = Event
Eng: Fabric = Tela
Esp: Fábrica = Factory
Eng: Record = Grabar
Esp: Recordar = To Remember
Eng: Soap = Jabón
Esp: Sopa = Soup
Eng: Bark = Ladrar
Esp: Barco = Boat