English/Spanish Cognate of the Day

English

vertiginous adj. 1. Causing dizziness 2. inclined to change frequently/quickly 3.revolving

Spanish

vertiginoso

Etymology

Vertiginous derives from Latin vertigo , “a turning round, a whirling round; giddiness,” from vertere , “toturn.

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