Cognates Flashcards
Material
• mah-tehr-YAHL
• ma-te-riál
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- Necesitamos más material para la construcción.
(Literal translation: We need more material for construction.)
(We need more material for construction.)
• Literal translation: material
Interesting fact: In Latin America, construction materials often include locally sourced resources like wood, stone, and clay, especially in rural areas.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Racional
• rah-syon-AHL
• ra-cio-nál
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- Es importante tomar decisiones racionales.
(Literal translation: It’s important to make rational decisions.)
(It’s important to make rational decisions.)
• Literal translation: rational
Interesting fact: Rational thinking is highly valued in Latin American academic traditions, blending European and indigenous philosophies.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Elemental
• eh-leh-men-TAHL
• e-le-men-tál
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- El agua es un recurso elemental para la vida.
(Literal translation: Water is an essential resource for life.)
(Water is an essential resource for life.)
• Literal translation: elemental
Interesting fact: Water conservation is a major focus in Latin America, as many countries face challenges related to drought and access to clean water.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Experimental
• ehks-peh-ree-men-TAHL
• ex-pe-ri-men-tál
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- Estamos probando un nuevo método experimental.
(Literal translation: We are testing a new experimental method.)
(We are testing a new experimental method.)
• Literal translation: experimental
Interesting fact: Experimental research is growing in Latin American universities, especially in fields like environmental science and medicine.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Fiscal
• fees-KAHL
• fis-cál
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- Las políticas fiscales afectan a toda la economía.
(Literal translation: Fiscal policies affect the entire economy.)
(Fiscal policies impact the entire economy.)
• Literal translation: fiscal
Interesting fact: Fiscal policy is a major topic in Latin American politics, especially concerning taxation and government spending.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Corporal
• koh-roh-PAH-rahl
• cor-po-rál
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- La disciplina corporal no es recomendada en las escuelas.
(Literal translation: Corporal discipline is not recommended in schools.)
(Corporal punishment is not recommended in schools.)
• Literal translation: corporal
Interesting fact: Many Latin American countries have laws that regulate or prohibit corporal punishment, especially in educational settings.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Radical
• rah-dee-KAHL
• ra-di-cál
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- Necesitamos un cambio radical en las políticas ambientales.
(Literal translation: We need a radical change in environmental policies.)
(We need a radical change in environmental policies.)
• Literal translation: radical
Interesting fact: Environmental activism, including calls for radical policy changes, is gaining traction across Latin America.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Digital
• dee-hee-TAHL
• di-gi-tál
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- La transformación digital está cambiando la educación.
(Literal translation: Digital transformation is changing education.)
(Digital transformation is changing education.)
• Literal translation: digital
Interesting fact: Digital innovation is growing rapidly in Latin America, especially in fields like online education and financial technology.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Musical
• moo-see-KAHL
• mu-si-cál
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- La cultura latina tiene una gran herencia musical.
(Literal translation: Latin culture has a great musical heritage.)
(Latin culture has a rich musical heritage.)
• Literal translation: musical
Interesting fact: Latin American music includes vibrant genres like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and tango, which have influenced music worldwide.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Criminal
• kree-mee-NAHL
• cri-mi-nál
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- El sistema criminal está en reforma.
(Literal translation: The criminal system is under reform.)
(The criminal system is undergoing reform.)
• Literal translation: criminal
Interesting fact: Many Latin American countries are actively working on criminal justice reforms to address issues such as violence and corruption.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Universal
• oo-nee-behr-SAHL
• u-ni-ver-sál
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- El acceso a la educación debe ser universal.
(Literal translation: Access to education should be universal.)
(Access to education should be universal.)
• Literal translation: universal
Interesting fact: Many Latin American countries advocate for universal access to education and healthcare as basic human rights.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Tropical
• troh-pee-KAHL
• tro-pi-cál
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- Las selvas tropicales son esenciales para el clima mundial.
(Literal translation: Tropical rainforests are essential for the world’s climate.)
(Tropical rainforests are essential for the world’s climate.)
• Literal translation: tropical
Interesting fact: The Amazon rainforest, one of the most important tropical ecosystems, covers much of Latin America and plays a key role in regulating the earth’s climate.
Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
