The Spanish word 'chipa' has fascinating origins in indigenous South American languages. It comes from three different but related sources: the Quechua and Aymara words 'chipa' meaning 'basket', and the Guarani word 'chipa' meaning 'bread' or 'cake'. This convergence of meanings is quite logical, as chipa refers to both a type of cheese bread popular in Paraguay and parts of South America, as well as the basket-like container it was traditionally served in or cooked on.

Since 'chipa' comes from indigenous American languages, there aren't many simpler or more common Spanish words that share its etymology. This is quite common for words that entered Spanish through contact with Native American languages.

There aren't any common English words directly related to 'chipa' since it comes from indigenous South American languages. However, English has borrowed the word 'chipa' itself when referring to this specific type of South American cheese bread, though it's not widely known outside of contexts involving South American cuisine.