Based on the analysis of the "False Cognates" worksheet, here is the solution to match each Spanish word with its correct English meaning:
1.
abogado - lawyer (not "advocate")
2.
actual - current (not "actual")
3.
carpa - tent (not "carp")
4.
colección - collection (not "collision")
5.
compromiso - engagement (not "compromise")
6.
cura - priest (not "cure")
7.
éxito - success (not "exit")
8.
fábrica - factory (not "fabric")
9.
familiar - relative (not "familiar")
10.
largo - long (not "large")
11.
librería - bookstore (not "library")
12.
mago - magician (not "magazine")
13.
novio - boyfriend (not "novel")
14.
pariente - relative (not "parent")
15.
preservativo - condom (not "preservative")
16.
sopa - soup (not "soap")
17.
tío - uncle (not "tie")
18.
vaca - cow (not "vacation")
The exercise highlights how words that sound similar in Spanish and English can have very different meanings, which is why they are called "false cognates." For example, "abogado" sounds like "advocate," but it specifically means "lawyer." Similarly, "actual" in Spanish means "current," not "actual" as in "real" or "true" in English. This worksheet helps learners avoid common mistakes when translating between the two languages.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cognates worksheet.
