English-Spanish Helpful Handouts – For English Speakers Who Want To Learn Spanish
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Today’s Spanish-English Cognate – el balance Spanish and English have many similar words known as cognates. These words come from Latin, Greek, or another language. You can expand you Spanish vocabulary quickly by using cognates. By studying cognates, you can use your knowledge of English to help you learn Spanish. Today we will focus on this Spanish-English cognate: el balance - balance These words have evolved into their present bal form from the Latin word root bi which means two. Their Latin meaning has to do with two things being in harmony or balanced. El balance is a Spanish masculine noun. Take a look at the sample sentences below. They use el balance in different ways. Please don’t be overwhelmed by the complexity of the Spanish sentences. The English translation is provided. Focus on the different forms of el balance in each sentence. Es difícil mantener el balance en las calles cubierto de hielo. (It’s difficult to maintain your balance on icy streets.) Tiene sentido que pagues el balance de tú tarjeta de crédito todos los meses. (It makes sense to pay off your credit card balance each month.) El contador tiene el balance listo. (The accountant has the balance sheet ready.)
Es difícil mantener el balance en las calles cubiertas de hielo.
Tiene sentido que pagues el balance de tú tarjeta de crédito todos los meses.
El contador tiene el balance listo.
Practice Fill in the blanks of each sentence from above. Es difícil ____________________ _______ ____________________ en las calles cubierto de hielo. (It’s difficult to maintain your balance on icy streets.) Tiene sentido que pagues _____ ____________________ _____ tú ____________________ _____ ____________________ todos los meses. (It makes sense to pay off your credit card balance each month.) El contador tiene _____ ____________________ listo.
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