Basques
The vasquisms They are words that are used in different languages (especially in Spanish) but that had their roots in the Basque language. For example: beret, cub, left or slate.
Spanish began in territories with Basque influence and that is why there is a great influence on the language. In fact, the Basques claim to have invented the Spanish language, derived from Latin.
Although the Basque language has fallen into disuse, in the last quarter of the 20th century it has been revalued. Today there are many words of Basque origin that we use frequently in the Spanish language.
The Spanish language and the Basque language
Below, we will tell you some peculiarities and curious facts about the relationship between Spanish and Basque.
- Most of the words in Spanish that do not have a Latin origin, have a Basque origin.
- Of the languages that derive from Latin, Spanish and Basque are the only two that have only five consonants.
- Neither of the two languages can distinguish the letter V from the letter B.
- The two languages have the same pronunciation for the letters RR, CH and Z.
Examples of Basques
- bored either agur: Goodbye.
- Aizcolari: Woodcutter, who uses the axe.
- Avalanche: Detachment.
- Angula: Eel breeding.
- Coven: Witches meeting.
- Whoops: Enthusiasm sign.
- Aurresku: Basque folk dance.
- Azcona: Dart.
- Cod: Fish species.
- Bay: Entry of water into the earth whose formation is circular or semicircular of large size.
- Flag: Symbol that distinguishes a group, state or nation.
- Berzale: Patriot.
- Beret: Flat-looking canvas cap.
- Puppy: Breeding of an animal
- Calimocho: Mixture of red wine and cola.
- Cowbell: Metal bell that is placed on the neck of the cows.
- Shanty: Very humble house made with low quality materials.
- Chacoli: Very aromatic white wine.
- shorty: Thick and short person.
- Chapel: Very large beret.
- Charro: Bad or defective.
- Scrap: Remains of old metal and without commercial value.
- Chirimbolo: Object or utensil that does not have (or is not known) a specific designation or name.
- Chirula: Flute.
- top hat: Top-hat.
- chistorra: Sausage.
- Chistu: Instrument.
- Chistulari: Who plays the joke
- kitchen: Hake and cod beards.
- Euskalduna: Person who knows and speaks the Basque language.
- Barge: Boat or barge.
- Gamarra: Horse leash.
- Lock pick: Instrument to open locks.
- Ikastola: Institution where Basque is taught.
- Left: Left side.
- Spade: iron plate.
- Rheum: Lagaña, secretion from the eye that usually occurs when waking up.
- Lendakari: Goverment’s head.
- Backpack: Diminutive of boy (later it was adapted and used to designate a bag to carry different personal belongings).
- Mus: Card game.
- órdago: Which is very good.
- Pacharan: Type of drink (liquor).
- Pelota player: Who plays ball.
- Board: Plate that is used in a classroom for drawing diagrams or an explanation.
- Magpie: Bird.
- Versolari: Person who improvises verses.
- Zamarra: Garment made with skin, hair or wool both outside and inside.
- Zulo: Hollow, hole.
- Left handed: Person who uses the left arm or side more skillfully.
- Bag: Coat.
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