Do you speak a little Spanish (USA) when you say 'bonanza'?

'Bonanza' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'bonanza'. The word entered the English language some time around 1829.

bonanza [noun] [1829]

• an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)
• something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding
• a very large amount
• extravaganza

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Etymology: Spanish, literally, calm sea, from Medieval Latin 'bonacia' alteration of Latin 'malacia' from Greek 'malakia' literally, softness, from 'malakos' soft

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