borrowed words

The word "piano" is derived from which of the following languages?

• Italian

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Analyze the word "embargo." From which language is it borrowed, and what does it mean?

• Spanish; a ban on trade

• Portuguese; a type of dance

• French; a type of food

• Italian; a style of art

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following words is borrowed from Portuguese and refers to a type of large, tropical fruit?

• Mango

• Banana

• Papaya

• Abacaxi

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following words is borrowed from Spanish and refers to a type of dance?

• Fiesta

• Tango

• Salsa

• Rumba

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In which context would you use the word "taco," which is borrowed from Spanish?

• To describe a type of clothing

• To refer to a type of food

• To name a dance

• To indicate a festival

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The term "bodega," which refers to a small grocery store, is borrowed from which language?

• Italian

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Latin

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the origin of the word "macho," which describes a strong or aggressive man?

• French

• Spanish

• Italian

• Portuguese

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Identify the borrowed word that means "a small, informal gathering" and comes from Spanish.

• Fiesta

• Rendezvous

• Soirée

• Gala

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In which context would you use the word "café," which is borrowed from French but has Spanish origins?

• To describe a type of music

• To refer to a coffee shop

• To name a dance

• To indicate a festival

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following words means "a small, informal gathering" and is borrowed from Portuguese?

• Fiesta

• Churrasco

• Fandango

• Fado

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E