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Where does the 'ñ' come from? The history of a very special Spanish letter

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Why don’t we find the letter ñ in other languages in which the sound does appear?

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  • Why don’t we find the letter ñ in other languages in which the sound does appear?
  • The origin of the sound
    The letter ñ represents a sound that did not exist in Latin, but is found in most Romance languages (including Italian, Portuguese, French and Spanish).
  • This is the case in año (Spanish), which comes from the Latin annus, or sueño (Spanish), sogno (Italian) or sohno (Portuguese), which come from the Latin somnu.
  • Although Spain do not have the exclusivity of the ñ, it is undoubtedly an icon of Spanish in the world.

JW MARRIOTT DEBUTS IN SPAIN WITH THE OPENING OF JW MARRIOTT HOTEL MADRID

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MADRID, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its first property in Spain with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Madrid. Located in the cultural charm of the Canalejas zone, next to the iconic, dynamic, and bustling Puerta del Sol, the luxurious new hotel sits in the heart of the city, moments away from prestigious art institutions and theatres.

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  • MADRID, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its first property in Spain with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Madrid.
  • "JW Marriott is at the forefront of the evolution of luxury travel, placing equal importance on mindfulness and well-being as we do on indulgence and comfort," said Bruce Rohr, Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott.
  • "With these brand pillars in mind, we are thrilled to bring the JW Marriott brand to Spain.
  • JW Marriott Hotel Madrid is an ideal reflection of who we are and what we represent, from its thoughtful design to the bespoke programming crafted with guests' holistic wellness in mind."