Cognates/Cognados
False Cognates
Perfect,regular or False
Translations (Sentences)
100

Below is the definition for which term?

These words are exactly what they sound like – words that are spelled the same and have the same meaning. (But note, they may be pronounced differently.) 

a. False Cognate

b. Regular Cognate

c. Perfect Cognate

c. Perfect Cognate

100

True or false:

A false cognate is a word in one language that is similar in form or sound to a word in another language but has a different meaning.

True

100

Is the following a perfect cognate, a regular perfect cognate, or a false cognate?

Importante


Regular cognate

100

Translate this sentence:

El doctor trabaja en un hospital.

The doctor works in a hospital.

200

True or false:

The English word 'animal' has the exact same meaning and spelling in Spanish, therefore is a perfect English-Spanish cognate. 

True

200

True or False:

The Spanish word 'Carpeta', means 'carpet' in English. 

False: Carpeta means folder. 

200

Is the following a perfect cognate, a regular cognate, or a false cognate?

Asistir

False cognate 

200

What is this sentence translated to English?

Mi escuela es maravillosa.

My school is marvelous.

300

Give an example of a perfect Cognate in Spanish and English. (20 seconds)

Teacher will approve the answer. 

300

True or false: 

The Spanish word: 'Insecto' is an example of a false cognate in English. 

False. It is a cognate that means insect. 

300

Is the following a perfect cognate, a regular perfect cognate, or a false cognate?

éxito

False cognate: it means success

300

What is this sentence translated to Spanish?

The animal is invisible. 

El animal es invisible. 

400

What is the English cognate to the spanish word, 'fotografía'?


photography or photograph

400

What does the word 'Fábrica' mean in English?


a. fabric

b. factory

c. fabulous

d. ugly

b. factory

400

Is the following a perfect cognate, a regular perfect cognate, or a false cognate?


Elefante

Regular cognate- Elephant

400

Translate to Spanish:

My family is fantastic.

Mi familia es fantástica.

500

What is the Spanish cognate for the English word: Hotel?  

*You need to pronounce it correctly.

Hotel

500

What is the meaning of the word " ropa" 

Clothes

500

1. What is the English translation of the Spanish word: 'Sensible'?

2. Is this a perfect cognate, Regular perfect cognate, or false cognate?


*Must have both answers correct to get points

False cognate

It means sensitive

500

Translate into Spanish:

The class is interesting.

La clase es interesante.