False and True Cognates

Scientific

100

Actual – Actual

False – Means “current” in English, not “actual” in Spanish.

200

Sensible – Sensible

False – Means “reasonable” in English, not “sensitive”.

300

Topic – Tópico

False – Means “subject” in English, not “topical”.

400

Laboratory – Laboratorio

True – Same meaning in English and Spanish.

500

Parent – Pariente

False – In English, “parent” = madre/padre, not relative.

Medical

100

Abortus – Aborto

False – Refers to non-viable fetus, not general abortion.

200

Constipated – Constipado

False – Means “constipated/estreñido,” not “having a cold.”

300

Fever – Fiebre

True – Same meaning in English and Spanish.

400

Recipe – Receta

False – In medicine, “recipe” is a prescription; “receta” = medical or culinary prescription.

500

Sane – Sano

False – “Sane” = mentally sound, not physically healthy.