Llama

I stumbled across this one, can't remember how as it's a word that I didn't hear in 18 months speaking Spanish.

It means flame, which is strange, because it means, well, Llama in English and, indeed, in Spanish.

It is also the 3rd Person Singular of the verb Llamar - To call.

Incidentally, this is the second word in a row to not have a Latin or Greek root, it comes from the Quechua, llama, which I'd guess also means Llama.

Llama?

Oh, and it's just struck me that the verb 'to call' might hail from 'calling your sheep' or other animals...maybe (?).

Azahar

Lovely. I'll move away from the poetic words tomorrow I think, but in the meantime this means orange or lemon blosssom.

It derives from Arabic, as supposed to the normal Latin/Greek rooted words from the Romance languages.

ñoño

This is a lovely word. It can be used to describe someone who's a bit of a twit.

Sorry this was so late, I've been asleep as I had a nasty headache.

Calls accepted any time.

Vergel

Good Morning,

This Spanish word means a flower or a fruit garden, I supposed the equivalent in English is some sort of secret garden or small orchard. I really like it.

Anyway, give me a bell if you want to hear it.

Pendejo

This is a Spanish word mainly used in Mexican (and other Latin American Spanish).

Broadly speaking, it means arsehole.

I'd define it more clearly but I'm a bit rushed.

Phone or text me on 00 44 7979 852 316 to hear how it's pronounced.

Also, I'd really love it if you'd leave a comment.

Thanks to the first caller, who rang me about 3 minutes after I posted this.

Not sure how that happened. But check back again tomorrow!