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The Visogoths were from Germany. They ruled Spain for a short time after the Romans. Although they were only in Spain for a very short period they did have a small influence on the language. The following Spanish words are thought to have been borrowed from the Visogothic language:
| Ganso | - | Goose |
| Guante | - | Glove |
| Grupo | - | Group |
| Ropa | - | Clothing |
| Toalla | - | Towel |
| Espuela | - | Spur |
| Estribo | - | Stirrup |
| Trotar | - | To Trot |
| First Names | ||
| Federico | Fernando | |
| Julián | Ramiro | |
| Ricardo | Rodrigo |
The above adapted from:
Spanish
Language, Life & Culture
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