Gitanos

The Gitanos is the name of the Roma people that live in Spain. In southern France they are known as Gitans or more generally Tziganes (includes the other French Roma). The name comes from Egiptianos (Egyptians), because in past centuries was thought their origins was in the country of Egypt. Today, however, it's generally considered that their origin is the region of India.

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After losing their original Romany language, they used Cal?, a jargon with Spanish grammar and Romany vocabulary.

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Cal? is one of the influences of later German?a and modern Spanish slang and criminal jargon.

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Vocally, The Gitano characterize the flamenco by giving precendence of emotion over text, with emotional outbursts and extended vowels. This is typical of Gypsy song in general.

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Gitanos never use a whip on a horse, mule or donkey. As a result, they have a reputation as excellent horse-trainers.

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Gitanes is a French tobacco brand.

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Roma people: The Roma people (pronounced "rahma"; singular Rom; sometimes Rroma, Rrom), along with the closely related Sinti people, are commonly known as Gypsies in English. They are a traditionally nomadic people who originated in northern India, but currently live worldwide, chiefly in Europe. Most Roma spea...

Spain: The Kingdom of Spain or Spain (Spanish and Galician: Reino de Espa?a or Espa?a; Catalan: Regne d'Espanya; Basque: Espainiako Erresuma; Asturian: Reinu d'Espa?a or Espa?a) is a country located in the southwest of Europe. It shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. To the nor...

France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....