The Spanish word 'templanza', meaning 'temperance' or 'moderation', traces its roots back to Latin. It begins with the Latin word 'tempus' meaning 'time'. From this root developed the Latin verb 'temperare' meaning 'to moderate or regulate'. This then led to the Latin noun 'temperantia' meaning 'moderation', which evolved into a variant form 'temprantia'. Finally, this word developed into the Spanish 'templanza', maintaining its meaning of moderation or self-restraint.

Several common Spanish words share this etymology, including 'temprano' (early), 'tiempo' (time), and 'temporal' (temporary). These words all connect back to the Latin root 'tempus' meaning 'time'. The word 'templado' (moderate, mild) is particularly close in meaning to 'templanza', as both relate to the concept of moderation that developed from 'temperare'.

English speakers might recognize the connection to words like 'temperance', 'temperature', and 'temper'. These all come from the same Latin root 'temperare'. 'Temperance' is particularly close in both meaning and form to 'templanza', as both refer to moderation and self-restraint. 'Temperature' developed from the idea of regulating or moderating heat, while 'temper' originally referred to the proper mixing or moderating of elements.