poncho
poncho
noun PON-choh Rare
Origin: Spanish poncho, from Araucanian (Mapuche) pontho
Usage Note
Poncho is an invariable loanword from Spanish — the plural stays poncho (no -i ending). It is used in Italian for both the traditional South American garment and modern rain ponchos.
Examples
"Ha indossato un poncho colorato al festival."
Natural Translation
She wore a colourful poncho at the festival.

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