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Literally means 'calm sea' and hence good luck. Later American/English from Spanish meaning a 'rich lode' a reference to mining, a source of great and sudden wealth. All from an early Latin word 'bonus' meaning good
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∙ 13y agoA bonanza (from bonacia, a fortuitously calm sea) can be a windfall, bounty or riches.
The term was applied to a valuable ore vein or lode, and metaphorically to any other source of great wealth or prosperity. (On the television series, the resources of the vast Ponderosa were immensely valuable.)
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How do you use bonanza meaning a rich source in a sentence?
Bonanza is a noun for a rich mass of ore in mining; great or sudden wealth or luck; a windfall. Example use: I got a bonanza for cleaning my closet when I found thirty dollars in an old purse. He let a 10,000 dollar lottery bonanza slip through his fingers at the casinos. Bonanza was a TV show produced from 1959 - 1973.
What is the root for the word bonanza?
1844 American English from the Spanishbonanza, meaning "a rich lode", but originally to mean "fair weather at sea, prosperity".
What is the antonym of bonanza?
Bonanza generally means a great discovery or large profit - so LOSS would be a good antonym.
What is an antonym for bonanza?
Trap Rock! no specific type of rock but the opposite of Pay Dirt- or useful ore. As a slang term overburden that is hauled away from construction sites, etc. Usually written as a noun clause, not one word. Trap Rock is the opposite of a Bonanza!
What is es espanol in English?
Its spanish or is it spanish
How do you say bonanza in spanish?
Bonanza - is a spanish word meaning abundance of..........well being, money,crops,good life ect.
What language does the word bonanza come from?
Spanish
What are the release dates for Bonanza - 1959 The Spanish Grant 1-21?
Bonanza - 1959 The Spanish Grant 1-21 was released on: USA: 6 February 1960
Where did the word bonanza come from?
Bonanza is a Spanish word meaning good weather or prosperity. It is derived from a pseudo-Latin word bonacia ( from bonus= good), which was created by false analogy with the Latin malacia, a calm at sea (as if malacia were from malus=bad).
Where is the Bonanza Branch Library in Bonanza located?
The address of the Bonanza Branch Library is: 31703 Hwy 70, Bonanza, 97623 0218
What movie and television projects has Bob LaWandt been in?
Bob LaWandt has: Played Stage Passenger in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townsman at Inquest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Barfly Shoved By Endicott in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townsman Pointing Out Cartwright in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Poker Player in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Lynch Party Member in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Trial Spectator in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Juror in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Soldier in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Hackett Party Guest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Pat - The Telegrapher in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Court Clerk in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townsman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Bartender in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Chapin Ranch Hand in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Deputy Sheriff in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Investor in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Bank Teller in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Hotel Clerk in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Jones in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Posse Member in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townsman With Sheriff in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Settler in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Mesmerized Barfly in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Show Spectator in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Fight Spectator in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Barfly in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Stage Depot Clerk in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Baggage Man in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Bartender Bringing Bill in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Miner in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Audience Member in "Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with a Circus" in 1960. Played Juror at 2nd Trial in "The Virginian" in 1962.
Use bonanza in a sentence?
This is the best bonanza ever.
What movie and television projects has Martha Manor been in?
Martha Manor has: Played Stage Passenger in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Trial Spectator in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Townswoman in Plaid Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Martha - Stage Passenger in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Saloon Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Carnival Attendee in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Townswoman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Investor in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Martha in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Quaker Woman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Waitress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Store Clerk in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Wedding Guest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman on Train in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Martha, Waitress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Courtroom Spectator in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman Exiting Bank in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Townswoman in Green Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Martha - Waitress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde in Green Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman in Purple Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Mrs. Bixby in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Saloongirl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Saloon Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Party Guest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman in Blue Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Saloon Girl with Blonde Hair in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Woman in Courtroom in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Blonde Wagon Train Woman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman in "Little House on the Prairie" in 1974. Played Toy Store Clerk in "Falcon Crest" in 1981. Played Dress Shop Clerk in "Falcon Crest" in 1981. Played Earthquake Victim in "Falcon Crest" in 1981.
What movie and television projects has Betty Endicott been in?
Betty Endicott has: Played Woman in Hotel Carleton in "Have Gun - Will Travel" in 1957. Played Stage Passenger in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Townswoman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Restaurant Patron in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Townsman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Townswoman in Gray Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Townswoman in Red Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Trial Spectator in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette in Blue Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Girl in Hotel in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Wedding Guest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Saloon Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Saloongirl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Dance Guest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Wagon Train Woman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman with Two Children in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Colony Member in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette in Yellow Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman in Purple Dress in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Woman Stage Passenger in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Store Clerk in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Party Guest in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Red Haired Saloon Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Saloon Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Quaker Woman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Townswoman in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Brunette Girl in "Bonanza" in 1959. Played Linda Courtner in "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974.
When was bonanza released?
Bonanza, the TV series, started in 1959
When did Cash Bonanza end?
Cash Bonanza ended in 2001.
When was Bonanza Bros. created?
Bonanza Bros. was created in 1990.
