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Esperanza (noun) means a shrub with yellow, bell-shaped flowers, also known as yellow bells.

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A shrub with yellow, bell-shaped flowers, also known as yellow bells.
name
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The name of a municipality of Masbate, Philippines.
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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *speh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *spéh₁s Proto-Italic *spēs Latin spēs Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -ō Latin spērō Latin spērāns Old Spanish esperança Spanish esperanzabor. English esperanza Borrowed from Spanish esperanza (“hope”).

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “esperanza” mean?
The word “esperanza” means yellow bells (Tecoma stans).
What part of speech is “esperanza”?
Depending on how it is used, “esperanza” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “esperanza” come from?
The word “esperanza” comes from Latin.
How many meanings does “esperanza” have?
“Esperanza” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: yellow bells (Tecoma stans).
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