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sombrero

[som-brair-oh, sawm-bre-raw] / sɒmˈbrɛər oʊ, sɔmˈbrɛ rɔ /


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“Don’t worry, be happy,” Maduro said at an event in the capital of Caracas, wearing a sombrero and flashing a peace sign as he sang along to the Bobby McFerrin classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

A black sombrero hangs on a wall outside the recording booth and a bold neon sign flashes in white: “Ya es Tiempo,” the time is now.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

En mayo, compitió en su primer torneo público de artes marciales en Redwood City, California, al que asistió encubierto hasta el momento en que se quitó el sombrero y las gafas de sol para pelear.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Others award a sombrero or a cowboy hat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2023

“I’m off to town now for the fiesta,” said Guapo, who had put on a handsome black sombrero and slung a guitar over his shoulder.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer