Discovering Words You Already Know in Spanish

Learning Spanish doesn’t have to feel like starting from scratch. Did you know that English and Spanish share thousands of words that are spelled almost identically? These are called cognates, and they make the process of learning vocabulary much easier and faster.

Below are some common English-Spanish cognates. Notice how similar they look and how their meanings are the same:

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These similarities show that learning Spanish isn’t as daunting as it may seem. By starting with cognates, you can quickly build a robust vocabulary and gain the confidence to tackle more complex grammar and syntax.

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