The Spanish word 'flamante' comes from the Latin word 'flammans' meaning 'flaming', which itself derives from the Latin verb 'flammare' ('to flame'). This comes from the Latin noun 'flamma' ('flame'), which ultimately traces back to the Latin verb 'flagrare' meaning 'to burn or blaze'.

Interestingly, while the original meaning was related to burning and flaming, the Spanish word 'flamante' has evolved to mean 'resplendent' or 'brand new'. This semantic shift likely occurred because new things often appear bright and shining, similar to the brilliance of a flame.

Several common Spanish words share this fiery etymology with 'flamante', including 'flama' (flame), 'inflamar' (to inflame), and 'flamear' (to wave or flutter like a flame). These words maintain a closer connection to the original Latin meaning related to fire and burning.

English speakers can connect 'flamante' to several familiar words that share the same Latin root, such as 'flame', 'flammable', 'inflame', and 'flagrant'. While 'flamante' has shifted to mean 'brand new' in Spanish, these English cognates have generally maintained meanings more closely related to fire, burning, or metaphorical extensions of these concepts.