The Spanish word 'carne' meaning 'meat' comes directly from the Latin word 'caro, carnis' which meant 'flesh, meat'. This is a straightforward inheritance from Latin to Spanish, with the word maintaining its core meaning of meat or flesh while simplifying its form to 'carne'.

Some common Spanish words derived from 'carne' include 'carnicería' (butcher shop), 'carnívoro' (carnivorous), and 'encarnado' (incarnate, or flesh-colored). These words all maintain a connection to the basic meaning of flesh or meat.

Several English words share the same Latin root 'caro, carnis', including 'carnivore' (meat-eater), 'carnival' (originally meaning 'removal of meat' - referring to the celebration before Lent), 'carnation' (flesh-colored flower), and 'incarnate' (embodied in flesh). The connection to meat or flesh is preserved in these English derivatives, though some have developed more specialized meanings over time.