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What Aztec words are still used today?

While the Aztec language, Nahuatl, is no longer spoken widely, some Aztec words have indeed survived and are still used in modern-day Spanish and English. Here are a few examples:

Spanish:

* Chocolate: Derived from the Nahuatl word "xocolatl," meaning "bitter water."

* Coyote: From "coyotl," meaning "trickster."

* Tomato: From "tomatl," meaning "plump fruit."

* Agave: From "metl," meaning "maguey plant."

* Avocado: From "ahuacatl," meaning "testicle," referring to the fruit's shape.

* Chili: From "chilli," meaning "red pepper."

* Ocelot: From "ocelotl," meaning "jaguar."

English:

* Chocolate: As mentioned above.

* Coyote: As mentioned above.

* Tomato: As mentioned above.

* Avocado: As mentioned above.

* Chili: As mentioned above.

* Ocelot: As mentioned above.

* Siesta: From "xīctli," meaning "a time to sleep." This word was adopted into Spanish and then English.

* Tequila: From "tequitl," referring to the maguey plant used to make the beverage.

Other:

* Tlacuache: This is the common name for an opossum in Mexico, derived from the Nahuatl word "tlacuache," meaning "small rodent."

* Huacal: This is a type of wooden crate or box used in Mexico, derived from the Nahuatl word "huacal," meaning "basket."

It's important to note that these are just a few examples, and there are many other Aztec words that have influenced modern languages. While the language itself is largely extinct, its influence is still felt today, particularly in the Americas.

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