The Spanish verb 'abrochar' (meaning 'to fasten' or 'to button') has an interesting evolution from Latin roots. It starts with the Latin word 'broccus', meaning 'pointed' or 'protruding', which evolved into the Latin feminine form 'brocca' meaning 'pointed thing'. This word made its way through French as 'broche' (meaning a brooch or pin) and then into Spanish as 'broche' (meaning brooch or clasp). The verb 'abrochar' was then formed by adding the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'toward') and the verb suffix '-ar' to 'broche', essentially meaning 'to apply a clasp' or 'to fasten.'

A simpler related Spanish word is 'broche', which means 'brooch' or 'clasp'. This noun is actually the base word from which 'abrochar' was formed. When you understand that 'broche' is a fastening device, it becomes easier to remember that 'abrochar' means 'to fasten' or 'to button'.

While not directly from the same Latin root, the English word 'brooch' is closely related, having come from the same French word 'broche'. This connection can help English speakers remember the meaning of 'abrochar' - just as a brooch is used to fasten or pin something, 'abrochar' means to fasten or button something.