When you say 'sombrero' are you speaking Spanish (USA)?

'Sombrero' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'sombrero'. The word entered the English language some time around 1599.

sombrero [noun] [1599]

An often high-crowned hat of felt or straw with a very wide brim worn especially in the Southwest and Mexico

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Etymology: Spanish, from 'sombra' shade

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