From which language did English directly borrow the word “embargo”?
Question and options
From which language did English directly borrow the word “embargo”?
Latin
French
Italian
Spanish
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Spanish
English borrowed “embargo” directly from Spanish. The Spanish word is related to embargar. Latin elements appear earlier in its history.
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