According to the information in the passage, how can you improve your Spanish vocabulary quickly and easily?
Words That Are Spelled Similarly in English & Spanish
Since there are about 20,000 Spanish-English cognates (words that are spelled similarly in both languages), recognizing cognates is an excellent way to learn new words, without having to memorize them. Let's talk about ways you can recognize some cognates when you are reading unfamiliar words. Spelling patterns can help you identify Spanish cognates that are spelled slightly differently from the English word. Some of the most common patterns are reviewed below.