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What are some English words with spanish origin?

Here are some English words with Spanish origin, categorized for better understanding:

Food & Drink:

* Alligator pear: Avocado (from Spanish *aguacate*)

* Anchovy: A small fish (from Spanish *anchova*)

* Barbecue: A method of cooking (from Spanish *barbacoa*)

* Bonanza: A sudden, unexpected piece of good fortune (from Spanish *bonanza*)

* Cacao: The raw material for chocolate (from Spanish *cacao*)

* Cigarette: A small roll of tobacco (from Spanish *cigarro*)

* Cocoa: A chocolate drink (from Spanish *cacao*)

* Corn: Maize (from Spanish *maíz*)

* Gaucho: A South American cowboy (from Spanish *gaucho*)

* Habanero: A very spicy chili pepper (from Spanish *habanero*)

* Jalapeño: A mild chili pepper (from Spanish *jalapeño*)

* Marmalade: A preserve made from citrus fruit (from Spanish *marmalade*)

* Mojo: A sauce common in Cuban cuisine (from Spanish *mojo*)

* Siesta: An afternoon nap (from Spanish *siesta*)

* Taco: A Mexican food consisting of a tortilla filled with various ingredients (from Spanish *taco*)

* Tortilla: A thin, unleavened flatbread (from Spanish *tortilla*)

* Vanilla: A flavoring derived from an orchid (from Spanish *vainilla*)

Places & People:

* Alcatraz: An island in San Francisco Bay (from Spanish *alcatraz*)

* Canyon: A deep, narrow valley (from Spanish *cañón*)

* Colorado: A state in the western United States (from Spanish *colorado*)

* Fiesta: A celebration or festival (from Spanish *fiesta*)

* Lasso: A rope used to catch cattle (from Spanish *lazo*)

* Mesa: A flat-topped hill (from Spanish *mesa*)

* Rancho: A large estate (from Spanish *rancho*)

* Rodeo: A competition involving cowboys (from Spanish *rodeo*)

* Siesta: An afternoon nap (from Spanish *siesta*)

* Sombrero: A wide-brimmed hat (from Spanish *sombrero*)

Other:

* Adobe: Sun-dried brick (from Spanish *adobe*)

* Bravo: An exclamation of approval (from Spanish *bravo*)

* Cabana: A small, often temporary, hut or shelter (from Spanish *cabaña*)

* Cacography: Bad spelling (from Spanish *cacografía*)

* Calabash: A gourd used as a container (from Spanish *calabaza*)

* Canteen: A container for carrying water (from Spanish *canteen*)

* Casino: A gambling establishment (from Spanish *casino*)

* Cigarette: A small roll of tobacco (from Spanish *cigarro*)

* Cochineal: A red dye extracted from insects (from Spanish *cochinilla*)

* Commodore: A naval officer (from Spanish *comodoro*)

* Conquistador: A Spanish conqueror (from Spanish *conquistador*)

* Dynamite: A powerful explosive (from Spanish *dinamita*)

* Guitar: A musical instrument (from Spanish *guitarra*)

* Hurricane: A tropical storm (from Spanish *huracán*)

* Mosquito: A small flying insect (from Spanish *mosquito*)

* Patio: An outdoor area next to a house (from Spanish *patio*)

* Pinafore: A child's dress (from Spanish *pinafore*)

* Poodle: A breed of dog (from Spanish *poodle*)

* Siesta: An afternoon nap (from Spanish *siesta*)

* Tornado: A powerful rotating column of air (from Spanish *tornillo*)

* Valet: A person who looks after another person's clothes or luggage (from Spanish *valet*)

* Vanilla: A flavoring derived from an orchid (from Spanish *vainilla*)

This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other English words with Spanish origins.

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