A cognate is a word that can be found in two or more different languages with similar, though not always exact, spellings and the same meaning. These words are similar often because they have the same root or origin. There are many Portuguese/English cognates. Becoming aware of these cognates can help the beginning Portuguese language student to increase vocabulary quickly.
The following Portuguese/English cognates are grouped into categories to help the Portuguese language student more quickly learn them in a useful context. A Note: Remember that even though a Portuguese word may look similar to its English counterpart, it generally won’t sound the same. It is a good idea to hear a native Portuguese speaker say the words
Cognates Describing People
These words describe a variety of occupations in which people might be engaged.
- Aeroporto Para Transporte
- Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency
- Amino Acid Transport Intestine
Stemming Variations: Amino acid transporters, amino acid transporter, amino acids transported, amino acids transport, amino acid transportation
- London Transport Train Timetable
- Reliable Transport Company