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List of Spanish expressions in common English

Here are some phrases used in the English language from the Spanish language.

  • Adios - farewell
  • Buenas noches - good night
  • Buenas tardes - good afternoon
  • Buenos días - good day
  • El Dorado - the golden; a mythical golden city
  • Flamenco (lit. "Flemish") - a style of Andalusian dance
  • Gringo - slang term for an American
  • Hasta la vista - see you later
  • Matador (lit. "killer") - a bullfighter whose task it is to make the kill
  • Plaza (lit. "place") - a public square
  • Sierra (lit. "saw") - a mountain range
  • Siesta - a nap
  • Sombrero - a very large-brimmed hat (in Spanish, it refers to any kind of hat)
  • Toreador or torero - bullfighter



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