Cognates are words in different languages that share a common origin and have similar meanings and often look similar.
Here are some examples of Spanish cognates:
* Animal: "Animal" in English and "Animal" in Spanish.
* Hotel: "Hotel" in English and "Hotel" in Spanish.
* Problema: "Problem" in English and "Problema" in Spanish.
Cognates are helpful for learning languages because they provide a familiar starting point for understanding new vocabulary. However, it's important to note that not all words that look similar are cognates. Some words may have different meanings or be false cognates.