Cognate Cognizance Podcast

pantofle — a slipper pantufla — the Spanish cognate of the same meaning pantaloons — loosing-fitting, shorter trousers pantalones — the Spanish cognate that simply means “pants” You may wonder why I’m including “pantaloons” and “pantalones” as cognates when the meanings seem to be different, even though only slightly different. Well, that’s because we get our word “pants” from the word “pantaloons...

enamored — an adjective meaning that you are “in love” with someone or something or charmed/captivated by someone or something enamorado/enamorada — the masculine and feminine Spanish adjectives that mean “in love” In honor of today being Valentine’s Day, I thought it fitting that my post be about loooove. Are you “enamored” of anyone or anything special? Hopefully, you’re becoming a bit more enam...

NOTE: Please notice that I’m including an audio version of this now. You can listen to it by clicking the play button above. Let me know if it is helpful and if I should continue doing it. There is a comment button at the bottom of the page. scribe — as a verb, this can simply mean “to write” escribir — this is the Spanish cognate and verb that means “to write” At first glance, you may not see the...

SPECIAL NOTE: I am including an audio version of this. It should appear above. This is something I’m trying a time or two. I want feedback on it, please. My thought is that you could perhaps play it instead of read it if you are busy. It’s just something I’m experimenting with at the moment, so please do tell me what you think. Disclaimer: I make no claim to knowing how to pronounce Latin words co...