Exercise
Spanish Influence in Modern English
Study the impact of Spanish language and culture on modern English vocabulary. Identify borrowed terms and phrases used in everyday communication.
Questions
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The word 'alligator' comes from the Spanish phrase 'el lagarto'. What does 'el lagarto' mean?
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The word 'tornado' comes from Spanish words 'tronada' and 'tornar'. What does 'tornar' mean?
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The word 'canyon' comes from the Spanish word 'cañón'. What does 'cañón' literally mean?
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The word 'mosquito' is a Spanish word. What is its literal meaning?
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The word 'patio' entered English from Spanish. What does it refer to?
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The word 'ranch' comes from Spanish 'rancho'. What did 'rancho' originally refer to?
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The word 'vanilla' comes from Spanish 'vainilla'. What is the original literal meaning of 'vainilla'?
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The word 'embargo' comes from the Spanish verb 'embargar'. What does 'embargar' mean?
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The word 'vigilante' was borrowed from Spanish. What did 'vigilante' originally mean in Spanish?
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The word 'plaza' came into English from Spanish. What does it mean?
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The word 'cargo' entered English from Spanish 'cargar'. What does the verb 'cargar' mean?
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The word 'breeze' was adapted from Spanish 'briza', which referred to what specific wind?