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The broad rim Mexican sombrero was an adaptation of the hats worn by Spanish ranchers. The broad rim provides more shade and the name "sombrero" is derived from the Spanish word "sombra" which means shade.
Mexican sombreros are worn by charros who are the equivalent of the American cowboys.
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When did sugar first appear in history?
Cane sugar was first used by man in Polynesia, from there it was introduced to India. then on to Persia in 510 BC
When was the first sombrero made?
sombrero, broad-brimmed, high-crowned hat made of felt or straw, worn especially in Spain, Mexico, and the southwestern United States. The sombrero, its name derived from the Spanish word sombra, meaning "shade," first appeared in the 15th century. Gentlemen often wore tan, white, or gray felt sombreros, while the peasants wore straw. It appeared in Mexico.
Who invented the sombrero?
Japan
When was the sombrero invented?
The sombrero was invented to shade a horseback rider's face from the hot sun. Hats like these date back to the 13th century, seen on Mongolian horsemen. The Spanish invented the sombrero, which they brought to Mexico.
Why did they wear the Sombrero?
To keep the sun off their heads
How do you say hatting in spanish?
"sombrero" or "gorra" Sombrero. sombrero Sombrero
Where does the story of yu the great first appear?
The Book of History
Another name for a mexican hat?
The sombrero (literally, hat in Spanish).
What is the plural of sombrero?
The plural of sombrero is sombreros.
When was Sombrero Ameiva created?
Sombrero Ameiva was created in 1861.
When was Cerro Sombrero created?
Cerro Sombrero was created in 1958.
What is the population of Cerro Sombrero?
Cerro Sombrero's population is 687.
What type of question will appear in social studies?
History , First Nations , Geography and Historians
What does sombrero spell in Spanish?
"Sombrero" in Spanish means hat, typically referring to a wide-brimmed hat.
Which area is capital of sombrero island?
There is not a capital of Sombrero Island. It is part of the British overseas territory of Anguilla. As of 2014, Sombrero is an uninhabited island.
How do you say Bring me a big sombrero in Spanish?
Traigame un sombrero grande.
When was The Big Sombrero - film - created?
The Big Sombrero - film - was created in 1949.
