English words from Rioplatense Spanish
- tangoA standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
- bombillaA straw, often made of metal, ending in a filter and used for drinking maté.
- candombeA musical style of Uruguay originating from African slaves.
- chivitoA Uruguayan sandwich made with filet mignon, mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise, olives, eggs, etc.
- choripanA sandwich consisting of grilled chorizo served in a bread roll, originating in Argentina and popular across South America.