The Spanish word 'fémina' comes directly from the Latin word 'femina', meaning 'woman' or 'female'. This is a cultured or literary term in Spanish, maintaining almost exactly the same form and meaning as its Latin ancestor. While it's considered a more formal or elevated way to refer to a woman in Spanish, its Latin root is the same term that gave rise to many words relating to femininity and women across Romance languages.

Some more common Spanish words related to 'fémina' include 'femenino' (feminine), 'feminidad' (femininity), and 'feminista' (feminist). All these words share the same Latin root 'femina' and maintain their connection to concepts of womanhood and femininity.

English speakers can easily connect 'fémina' to several familiar English words that come from the same Latin root: 'feminine', 'female', 'feminism', and 'femininity'. While 'female' underwent more significant sound changes, it can still be traced back to the Latin 'femina'. Understanding this connection can help English speakers remember that 'fémina' refers to a woman or female.