The Spanish word 'bombón' (meaning 'chocolate candy' or 'chocolate bonbon') comes from the French word 'bonbon' meaning 'candy'. The French term 'bonbon' is actually a playful reduplication of 'bon' meaning 'good' - so literally 'good-good'! This French word 'bon' traces back to Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good', which developed from earlier Latin forms 'duonus' and 'duenos', also meaning 'good'.

It's interesting to see how a word that simply meant 'good' evolved into meaning specifically a sweet treat or candy - this semantic shift reflects how candies and chocolates were seen as especially good or delightful things to eat!

Some simpler related Spanish words include 'bueno' (good), which comes from the same Latin root 'bonus'. When you hear 'bombón', you can think of it as something that's especially 'bueno' to eat! Spanish also has 'bonito/a' (pretty, nice) from the same origin, reflecting how something 'good' can also be pleasing to look at.

English speakers might recognize this word's connection to 'bonbon', which was borrowed directly from French. Other related English words from the Latin 'bonus' include 'bonus' itself (something extra or good), 'bonanza' (a situation yielding prosperity), and 'bountiful' (abundant, generous). The connection between all these words is the basic idea of goodness or benefit.