Nahuatl (Aztec Mexican)
Tagalog gained Nahuatl words through Spanish and with the galleon trade with Mexico during the Hispanic era.
| Tagalog | Nahuatl | Spanish | Ingles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akuwete | Achiotl | Achiote | Annatto seeds |
| Ensaymada | Ensaïmada | Ensaimada | A kind of pastry |
| Kamatsile | Cuanhmochitl | Guamáchili | Sweet tamarind or Manila tamarind |
| Kamote | Camotli | Camote | Sweet potato |
| Pitaka | Petlacalli | Petaca | Coin purse |
| Sayote | Chayotli | Chayote | A Mexican squash |
| Singkamas | Xicamatl | Jicama | A sweet root crop (water chestnut) |
| Sukil | Xochitl | Suchil | A flower |
| Tatay | Tatl | Tatay | Father |
| Tiyangge | Tianquiztli | Tianguis | Seasonal markets |
| Tsokolate | Xocolatl | Chocolate | Chocolate |
| Tsonggo | Chango | Chango | Monkey |
| Sapote | Tzapotl | Chico sapote | Sapodilla, now called Chico or Tsiko. However the word Zapote remained in the minds of Filipinos as a place i.e. Zapote, Cavite |
| Sili | Chilli | Chile | Chili pepper |
Read more about this topic: List Of Tagalog Loanwords