12 Palabras de origen curioso - etimologías

The video explores the fascinating origins of various words, tracing their roots back to Latin, Greek, Nahuatl, and other languages. It delves into the etymology of words like ostrich, coward, bikini, disaster, poop, OK, work, restaurant, and more. The video also highlights how words have evolved over time and the cultural influences that have shaped them.

Which language has contributed the most to the Spanish language according to the video?

• Nahuatl

• Latin

• Greek

• French

What is the origin of the word 'coward' as explained in the video?

• Latin 'Cauda'

• French 'Cuba'

• Spanish 'Cobarde'

• English 'Howard'

The word 'bikini' was named after which location?

• Hawaii

• Bikini Atoll

• Fiji

• Tahiti

What does the Latin root 'dis' in 'disaster' mean?

• Star

• Separation

• Destruction

• Chaos

How did the expression 'OK' become popular?

• Through a newspaper

• Via telegraph

• By word of mouth

• In a book

What does the Latin word 'tripalium' relate to in English?

• Rest

• Travel

• Play

• Work

The word 'trivial' originally referred to what in Roman times?

• A type of clothing

• A Roman god

• A type of food

• A meeting place