Looking for the Spanish perfect cognates database?

Searching for a brand or product name that resonates effortlessly across English and Spanish-speaking markets? Welcome to cognational.com.

Just as «cognation» and «cognate» highlight the natural kinship between words, we explore the inherent linguistic relationships, focusing on perfect cognates – words spelled identically and sharing the same meaning in both English and Spanish.

Discover how this powerful connection can help you create memorable, easy-to-understand names with instant global appeal.

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The beauty of perfect cognates

We focus on perfect cognates: words spelled identically and carrying the same meaning in both English and Spanish.
This offers a distinct advantage in global branding:

Enhancing memorability

Perfectly spelled cognates are inherently easier for both English and Spanish speakers to recall, simplifying brand recognition and word-of-mouth marketing.

Cross-Cultural Understanding

Using perfect cognates can create a sense of familiarity and connection with audiences in both language groups, promoting trust and a greater understanding.

International Marketing

Employing names that work seamlessly in both languages can reduce translation costs and ensure consistent messaging across global marketing campaigns.

What people say about perfect cognates

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When I learned that there are 2 billion people in the world who speak English or Spanish, I realized the commercial potential of knowing this vocabulary.

Michael Anderson

I always thought there were certain similarities between English and Spanish but I never imagined a list as extensive as the one I found here.

Jessica Miller

I was looking for a brand that resonated worldwide and with this database the work turned out to be much easier than expected.

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