The term "maíz" is directly derived from the Taíno word "mahiz".

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"Elote" has its origins in Nahuatl, spoken by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica.

In South America, "choclo", comes from the Quechua language, spoken in the Andes.

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Flor de #Pascua or Flor de #Navidad?
The poinsettia is a #Mexican plant, that became associated with #Christmas after Franciscan missionaries included it in nativity scenes. Joel Poinsett's fascination led to its introduction to the US in the 1820s, and the flower was named after him.
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Our favorite pastry is croissant. However, if you need to order one, how would you call it in Spanish? we have to recognize that our favorite name is...
cangrejo
And yours?

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Frijoles! Porotos! Habichuelas! Alubias!
Scream as many as you want, but all of them are just #beans in #Spanish

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The words "fridge" in Spanish.
Which one is the best sounding one?

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Bathtub in Spanish:
tina, bañera or bañadera

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