Exploring Spanish Cognates and Borrowed Words

The video tutorial introduces Spanish basics, focusing on cognates, borrowed words, and place names. It explains how cognates are words that look or sound similar in different languages and provides examples. The video also warns about false cognates, which can be misleading. Borrowed words, or loan words, are discussed, highlighting how some Spanish words are used in English and vice versa. Finally, the video explores Spanish place names in the US, explaining their historical origins.

What does the word 'excelente' mean in English?

• Generous

• Family

• Elephant

• Excellent

Which of the following is a true cognate?

• Amigo - Friend

• Familia - Family

• Pedro - Dog

• Hermano - Brother

What does the false cognate 'actualmente' mean?

• Actually

• Currently

• Delete

• Crime

Which of these words is a borrowed word from Spanish?

• Cold

• Jeans

• Sandwich

• Taco

What is the meaning of the borrowed word 'burrito'?

• A type of clothing

• A type of animal

• A type of food

• A type of plant

Which of the following is NOT a borrowed word from Spanish?

• Jeans

• Fajita

• Tamale

• Enchilada

What does 'El Paso' mean in English?

• The Passage

• The Angels

• The Flowery

• The Golden One

Which city name means 'The Angels'?

• San Antonio

• El Paso

• Los Angeles

• Colorado

What does 'San Antonio' translate to in English?

• The Golden One

• The Flowery

• The Passage

• St. Anthony

Which place name means 'The Golden One'?

• El Paso

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

• El Dorado