bol
bowl
Etymology tree showing the origins of the Spanish word bol.Etymology tree showing the origins of the Spanish word bol.
Etymology
The Spanish word 'bol' comes directly from the English word 'bowl', referring to a vessel without handles used for holding food or liquid. This is a relatively straightforward borrowing from English into Spanish, maintaining both similar pronunciation and meaning.
Related Spanish Words
While 'bol' itself is a fairly simple and common Spanish word, there aren't many other common Spanish words that share its etymology since it's a direct borrowing from English.
Related English Words
The English word 'bowl' is directly related to the Spanish 'bol', as it is the source word. English speakers can easily remember this Spanish word since it's essentially the same word with the final 'w' dropped to match Spanish phonology. Both words refer to the same type of vessel or container.
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