Spanish Cognate Review

1. Many words Americans use can be traced to the Spanish language.

fiesta

1. There will be lots of good food and music at the fiesta.

What does the word fiesta mean?

corral

2. The horses enjoyed the fresh air as they ran around in the corral. (pen, house)

What does the word corral mean?

poncho

3. Nina’s colorful poncho kept her warm while she played outside. (cape, shirt)What does the word poncho mean?

sombrero

4. Brian wore a bright sombrero to protect his head from the sun. What does the word sombrero mean?

iguana

5. The iguana has scaly skin and a long tail. What does the word iguana mean?

patio

6. We enjoy eating dinner outside on the patio.What does the word patio mean? (courtyard, house)

pinto

7. The black and white pinto galloped away from the ranch.

What does the word pinto mean?

pronto

8. Mother called, “Wake up, pronto!” You’re late for school!What does the word pronto mean?

serape

9. Teresa spread a striped serape over her bed.What does the word serape mean?

salsa

10.Sammy chopped tomatoes and onions to use in the salsa.

What does the word salsa mean? (sauce, stuffing)

11. What are some other foods that have Spanish names?

12.What are names of cities in the United States that have Spanish names?

13. What is the name of a part of the house that house a Spanish name?

Write these sentences in English.El=the un=a

1. El tigre es un animal feroz.

2. El estudiante es inteligente.

3. El elefante es un animal enorme.