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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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