A cognate is a word that has a similar meaning and spelling in two languages, often because both languages have a common origin. Among the options provided:
- Paella (a traditional Spanish dish)
- Mapa (meaning "map" in both Spanish and English)
- Carpeta (meaning "folder" in Spanish, which is different from the English "carpet")
- Once (meaning "eleven" in Spanish, which is different in English)
The correct answer is Mapa since it is a cognate that means the same in both English and Spanish.
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