Slang, new language, etymology, cultural history. Language Consultant at King's College London.
Tony Thorne
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Interesting, informative, and downright scary.
Spanish ‘primavera’ (spring) and ‘verano’ (summer) both derive from Latin ‘vēr’ (spring).
Originally, ‘primavera’ was early spring and ‘verano’ was late spring.
However, their meanings shifted to later in the year, and ‘estío’ (summer) was dethroned.
Here’s all about the Romance season words:
One of our great triumphs and economic advantages is fading away
