pochismo
American
[paw-chee-zmaw, poh-cheez-moh]
/ pɔˈtʃi zmɔ, poʊˈtʃiz moʊ /
noun
Mexican Spanish.
pochismos
plural
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an English word or expression borrowed into Spanish; a Spanish word showing U.S. influence.
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a form of speech employing many such words.
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an adopted U.S. custom, attitude, etc.
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