Question

1. what is a cognate? what are three examples of spanish/english cognates? a cognate is a word that is written the same or similar in 2 languages examples: hospital,

Explanation:

A cognate is a word that has a similar spelling, pronunciation, and meaning in two different languages (due to shared etymological origins, often from Latin or Greek). For Spanish - English cognates:

1. "Accident" (English) and "accidente" (Spanish) - both refer to an unexpected event causing harm or damage.
2. "Animal" (English) and "animal" (Spanish) - both refer to living organisms other than humans (in general usage).
3. "Capital" (English - referring to a city or financial assets) and "capital" (Spanish - referring to a city or financial assets) - the meaning related to a city or financial resources is shared.

Answer:

A cognate is a word with similar spelling, pronunciation, and meaning in two languages (from shared etymology). Three Spanish - English cognate examples: accident/accidente, animal/animal, capital/capital.