The Spanish word 'basura' (meaning 'garbage' or 'trash') comes from the Latin word 'versura' meaning 'sweeping'. 'Versura' itself was formed from the Latin verb 'verrere' ('to sweep') combined with the suffix '-ura' (indicating the result of an action). Over time, the meaning evolved from the act of sweeping to refer to what is swept away - namely, garbage and refuse. The initial 'v' changed to 'b', which is a common sound change in the development from Latin to Spanish.

While 'basura' itself is a common Spanish word, there aren't many simpler or more common Spanish words that share its specific Latin origin from 'verrere'. However, the '-ura' suffix seen in 'basura' appears in many other Spanish words like 'altura' (height), 'anchura' (width), and 'dulzura' (sweetness), all indicating the result or product of an action.

While English doesn't have any common words directly related to 'basura', we do see the Latin suffix '-ure' (from the same '-ura') in many English words that indicate the result of an action, such as 'closure', 'mixture', and 'pressure'. Understanding this pattern can help English speakers recognize how '-ura' works in Spanish words.