Episode Details

Ever wondered why an avocado is called aguacate or what chocolate originally meant? A lot of the food words we use today actually come from Nahuatl, thanks to the influence of the Mexica Empire. We’re sharing the surprising origins of these everyday words, plus a few funny facts that will make you appreciate your next bite of cacahuates even more!

Key Takeaways:

• The hidden Nahuatl roots behind common Spanish words
• Fun facts about food names you probably didn’t know
• Why Nahuatl remains one of Mexico’s most spoken indigenous languages

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