When you hear 'tuna' are you hearing English or Spanish (USA)?

'Tuna' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'atún'. The word entered the English language some time around 1555.

tuna [noun] [circa 1555]

• any of various flat-jointed prickly pears (genus )
• one (O. tuna) of tropical America
• the edible fruit of a tuna

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Etymology: Spanish, from Taino

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The Spanish (USA) origins of the word 'arroyo'

'Arroyo' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'arroyo'. The word entered the English language some time around 1843.

arroyo [noun] [1843]

• a watercourse (as a creek) in an arid region
• a water-carved gully or channel

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Etymology: Spanish

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Is 'Colorado' English, or is it actually Spanish (USA)?

'Colorado' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'colorado'.

Colorado [geographical name] [(unknown)]

• river 1450 miles (2334 ) kilometers United States & Mexico rising in Colorado & flowing into Gulf of California
• river 600 miles (950 ) kilometers Texas flowing into Gulf of Mexico
• state area United States ✽ Denver square miles 104,247 square kilometers (271,042 ), pop 4,301,261
• river 530 miles (853 ) kilometers Argentina flowing cen to the Atlantic

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note: Named for the river Spanish Rio Colorado from colorado ruddy reddish literally colored past participle of colorar to color dye paint from Latin colorare to color - to get tanned.
Etymology: -

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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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The Spanish (USA) origins of the word 'lasso'

'Lasso' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'lasso'. The word entered the English language some time around 1808.

lasso [noun] [1808]

A rope or long thong of leather with a noose used especially for catching horses and cattle - lariat

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Etymology: Spanish 'lazo' from Latin 'laqueus' snare

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Is 'hombre' English, or is it actually Spanish (USA)?

'Hombre' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'hombre'. The word entered the English language some time around 1846.

hombre [noun] [1846]

• guy

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Etymology: Spanish, man, from Latin 'homin-, homo'

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

'Poncho' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'poncho'. The word entered the English language some time around 1717.

poncho [noun] [1717]

• a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
• a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood

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Etymology: American Spanish, from Mapuche

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

'Stampede' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'stampede'. The word entered the English language some time around 1828.

stampede [noun] [1828]

• a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
• a mass movement of people at a common impulse
• an extended festival combining a rodeo with exhibitions, contests, and social events

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Etymology: American Spanish 'estampida' from Spanish, crash, from 'estampar' to stamp, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German 'stampfōn' to stamp

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

'Pronto' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'pronto'. The word entered the English language some time around 1911.

pronto [adverb] [1911]

Without delay

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Etymology: Spanish, from Latin 'promptus' prompt

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When you hear 'vigilante' are you hearing English or Spanish (USA)?

'Vigilante' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'vigilante'. The word entered the English language some time around 1856.

vigilante [noun] [1856]

• a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are vi...
• a self-appointed doer of justice

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Etymology: Spanish, watchman, guard, from 'vigilante' vigilant, from Latin 'vigilant-, vigilans'

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The Spanish (USA) roots of the word 'filibuster'

'Filibuster' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'filibuster'. The word entered the English language some time around 1851.

filibuster [noun] [1851]

• an irregular military adventurer
• an American engaged in fomenting insurrections in Latin America in the mid-19th century
• the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action especially in a legislative assembly
• an instance of this practice

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Etymology: Spanish 'filibustero' literally, freebooter

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When you hear 'mustang' are you hearing English or Spanish (USA)?

'Mustang' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'mustang'. The word entered the English language some time around 1808.

mustang [noun] [1808]

• a small hardy naturalized horse of United States western plains directly descended from horses brought in by the Spania...
• bronc
• a commissioned officer (as in the United States Navy) who has risen from the ranks

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Etymology: Mexican Spanish 'mestengo' from Spanish, stray, from 'mesteño' strayed, from 'mesta' annual roundup of cattle that disposed of strays, from Medieval Latin ('animalia') 'mixta' mixed animals

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Did you know that 'vamoose' is actually Spanish (USA)?

'Vamoose' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'vamoose'. The word entered the English language some time around 1859.

vamoose [verb] [1859]

To depart quickly

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Etymology: Spanish 'vamos' let us go, suppletive 1st plural imperative (from Latin 'vadere' to go) of 'ir' to go, from Latin 'ire'

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When you hear 'stevedore' are you hearing English or Spanish (USA)?

'Stevedore' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'stevedore'. The word entered the English language some time around 1788.

stevedore [noun] [1788]

One who works at or is responsible for loading and unloading ships in port

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Etymology: Spanish 'estibador' from 'estibar' to pack

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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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Is 'ranch' English, or is it actually Spanish (USA)?

'Ranch' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'ranch'. The word entered the English language some time around 1831.

ranch [noun] [1831]

• a large farm for raising horses, beef cattle, or sheep
• a farm or area devoted to a particular specialty
• ranch house

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Etymology: Mexican Spanish 'rancho' small ranch, from Spanish, camp, hut & Spanish dialect, small farm, from Old Spanish 'ranchearse' to take up quarters, from Middle French 'se ranger' to take up a position, from 'ranger' to set in a row

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When you hear 'bronco' are you hearing English or Spanish (USA)?

'Bronco' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'bronco'. The word entered the English language some time around 1850.

bronco [noun] [1850]

Bronc

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Etymology: Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, literally, rough, wild

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The Spanish (USA) roots of the word 'corral'

'Corral' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'corral'. The word entered the English language some time around 1582.

corral [noun] [1582]

• a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing livestock
• an enclosure made with wagons for defense of an encampment

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Etymology: Spanish, from Vulgar Latin '*currale' enclosure for vehicles, from Latin 'currus' cart, from 'currere' to run

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