"Potato" is a sixteenth-century borrowing into English from:

Correct option is A

Explanation:

The English word "potato" is borrowed from Spanish in the 16th century. The Spanish word "patata" itself is derived from the Taino (Arawakan) word "batata" for sweet potato and was later applied to the tuber we now know as the potato. The Spanish introduced potatoes to Europe after their exploration and colonization of the Americas. This borrowing reflects the significant influence of Spanish on English vocabulary during the Age of Exploration.

Information Booster:

1. The potato was first cultivated in the Andes region of South America by the Incas.
2. Potatoes became a staple crop in many European countries due to their nutritional value and adaptability.