The Spanish masculine noun equipaje means luggage and baggage in English. It comes from the French word equiper which originally meant to embark. The word later took on a different definition, which is to equip. Originally, the definition was more closely related to boarding a ship, as the term equiper is derived from the Germanic …
One of the hardest working farm animals (animales), along with the horse (el caballo) and mule (el mulo), is the donkey. This animal is known as a burro in Spanish. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The word burro has a complicated and ancient etymology. It traces back to the Late Latin burricus, referring to a …
When you look out your ventana (window) in the morning, what do you see? Do you see other casas (houses)? Or perhaps the montañas (mountains)? Some lucky people may even catch a glimpse of el mar (the sea). Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Ventana is a feminine noun that comes from from the Vulgar Latin …
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits that grow from a unique plant. Inside their golden-brown rough skin, they are filled with sweet and juicy yellow flesh. Their vibrant flavour makes them perfect for a summer drink or a fresh snack. The term piña derives from the Latin word pinea, meaning cone. This name was chosen because …
With many people nowadays opting for a low-carb diet, they might be steering clear of my favourite food: potatoes. Interestingly, the English word potato actually comes from the Spanish patata, which itself has its roots in Latin America. It’s reported that the sweet potato was the first type of potato the Spanish encountered during their …
The Spanish word esquina translates to corner in English. It originates from the Gothic word skĭna, which is related to the Old High German word scina. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The word esquina is a feminine noun that takes the following definite and indefinite articles: It is used for different types of corners, such …