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Lunfardo
thumb|right|The word chorros (Lunfardo term meaning "thieves") graffitied on the wall of a BNL bank in [[Buenos Aires, during protests against Corralito, 2002]]
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Spanish interjection
bolillo
A bolillo ( in Mexico) or pan francés (in Central America, meaning "French bread") is a type of savory bread made in Mexico and Central America. It is a variation of the baguette, but shorter in length, and is often baked in a stone oven. Brought to Mexico City in the 1860s by Emperor Maximilian's troupe of cooks, its use quickly spread throughout the country.
gordita
A gordita (; ) in Mexican cuisine is a dish made with masa and stuffed with cheese, meat, or other fillings. It is similar to the Colombian and Venezuelan arepa. There are two main variations of this dish, one of which is typically fried in a deep wok-shaped comal, consumed mostly in central and southern Mexico, and another one baked on a regular comal. The most common and representative variation of this dish is the "gordita de chicharrón", filled with chicharron (a spiced stew of pork rind) which is widely consumed throughout Mexico. Gorditas are often eaten as a lunch dish and accompanied b
Gabacho
In the Spanish language, the word ' ( ') describes foreigners of different national origins in the history of Spain. The word originated in Peninsular Spain as a derogatory term for French people and things, and in contemporary usage the term retains the initial meaning. However, in other Hispanophone countries, the word acquired a meaning similar to the word (a slur for light featured foreign tourists, especially those from northwest Europe) in Spain.