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Spanish, in Mexico, is rich in words from ancient native tongues, to the delight of those who have grown up in that Country and to the consternation of those who would wish to "speak like a native".
Words like "Guajolote" (derived from the Náhuatl word "Guajolótl", meaning "turkey"), or "Paranganacutirimícuaro", the name of a small village in the State of Michoacán (Mexico), will drive most word-root seekers up a wall!
The enrichment of Mexican Spanish by its natives is possibly unique in the world, in that so many different cultures have had an influence in the official language of the Country.
Many words in Mexican Spanish derive from Náhuatl, Chichimecan, Mayan, Zapotec, Tarahumaran and other ancient languages, most of which are still spoken today in their pure form by the native inhabitants. With the exception of the word "zopilote" (derived from the Náhuatl word "zopilotl") we won't be touching on this interesting part of the language.
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Chapter 1
PRONUNCIATIONC-2
Chapter 2
The TION RuleC-3
Chapter 3
The ATE RuleC-4
Chapter 4
The IZE RuleC-5
Chapter 5
The AL RuleC-6
Chapter 6
The IC Rule
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Chapter 7
The ITY RuleC-8
Chapter 8
The ISM RuleC-9
Chapter 9
The SION RuleC-10
Chapter 10
The OUS RuleC-11
Chapter 11
The ENT RuleC-12
Chapter 12
The ALLY RuleC-13
Chapter 13
The ARY / ORY RuleC-14
Chapter 14
The BLE Rule
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Chapter 15
The IVE RuleC-16
Chapter 16
The MINOR RulesC-17
Chapter 17
Genders & ArticlesC-18
Chapter 18
Conjugating a VerbC-19
Chapter 19
Ser & EstarC-20
Chapter 20
Roundup
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Appendix 1
Matching WordsA-2
Appendix 2
Colors, Textures...A-3
Appendix 3
Useful PhrasesA-4
Appendix 4
Useful WordsA-5
Appendix 5
NumbersA-6
Appendix 6
Useful VerbsCheat
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