Cognates and False Cognates

Cognates and False Cognates

Cognates

• Words that look similar

• and have a similar meaning.

• Perfect - Perfecto

• Modern - Moderno

• Correct - Correcto

• Leader - Líder

• Manager - Mánager

• Organization - Organización

• Company - Compañía

• "John is the leader of the company."

• "Collaboration isn’t about giving up your individuality."

False Cognates

• Words that look and sound similar

• but have different meanings.

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• False Friends

• College - Colegio - Universidad

• Carpeta - Carpet - Folder

• Exit - Éxito - Salida

• Success - Suceso - Éxito

• Excel - Excel - Sobresalir

• Support - Soportar - Apoyar

• "Mary excelled in college."

• "Success! You found the exit!"