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

    mapologies.com/el-atlas

    "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.

    #mapologies #map #spanish #sudamerica #language #español #america #learnspanish #twitterele #ele #vocabulario #aprendeespañol #food #comida #america #quechua #elote #choclo #máiz #taino #nahuatl

  2. 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.
    Find more information here:
    mapologies.com/el-atlas/

    #map #mapologies #español #vocabulary #learnspanish #castelano #aprendeespañol #mapa #languagemap #languagelearning #twitterele #ele #flower #xmas #flor #federal

  3. 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?

    Find more information here:
    mapologies.com/el-atlas/

    #map #mapologies #español #vocabulary #learnspanish #castelano #aprendeespañol #mapa #languagemap #languagelearning #twitterele #ele #croisant #curasan #medialuna #cuernito #cachos #cangrejo #pastry #sweet