The Spanish word 'chingadera' comes from combining the verb 'chingar' (meaning 'to fight, to bother, or to damage') with the suffix '-era', which typically indicates the result or place of an action. The verb 'chingar' itself comes from the Caló word 'čingarár' meaning 'to fight'. Caló is the language of Spanish Romani people.

Over time, 'chingadera' has evolved to refer generally to a 'thing' (often with a negative connotation), a misdeed, or a nuisance. This semantic development makes sense given that something that bothers or damages you could be considered a nuisance or an unwanted thing.

A simpler related Spanish word is the verb 'chingar', which is considered vulgar slang in many contexts. While 'chingar' maintains its original meanings of 'to fight' or 'to bother', it's also used in various idiomatic expressions throughout Spanish-speaking regions. The connection between 'chingar' and 'chingadera' is straightforward - a 'chingadera' is essentially something that 'chinga' (bothers or causes trouble).

There aren't any commonly used English words that are directly etymologically related to 'chingadera' or 'chingar', as these words come from Caló (Romani) origins rather than the Latin or Germanic roots that English and Spanish often share.