English

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Etymology

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From Spanish pochismo.

Noun

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pochismo (plural pochismos)

  1. (slang) An anglicism in Spanish taken from U.S. English.

Spanish

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Etymology

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From pocho +‎ -ismo.

Noun

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pochismo m (plural pochismos)

  1. (slang, uncountable) the state or phenomenon of being a pocho (a Mexican who has assimilated to white US culture)
  2. (slang) an anglicism in Spanish taken from US English

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