Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What type of wide-brimmed hat comes from the Spanish word for "shadow"?"
...The word “sombrero” comes from the Spanish word “sombra,” which means “shade” or “shadow.” They were originally made to protect the wearer’s head, shoulders, and back from the intense sun. In Mexico, "sombrero" denotes the typical image of an enormous hat. However, in other Spanish-speaking countries, it’s a general term to refer to all hats with brims.