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Monday, February 23, 2026

Spanish words you already know

Most adult English speakers already know these words. It is amusing to note how many words you already know of another language. I teach English, so for the benefit of children and people whose first language is not English, such as Chinese speakers, I have added some handy translations.

casa - house

macho - strong man, strong not just physically but verbally

poncho - cape without arms

sombrero - hat with a big brim worn in hot countries such as Mexico and Spain

villa - large house, often with grounds, elegant and grand

Rarer but well known words

albino

armada

armadillo

mosquito

Wine Words In Spanish

From wine, my husband knows 

vino for wine, 

blanco for white, 

tinto for red like tinted (rosso is Italian). 

Useful Websites on Spanish

https://springlanguages.com/learn-spanish/spanish-words-used-in-english

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