Spelling
While the 'expresso' spelling is recognized as mainstream usage in most dictionaries, its inclusion is controversial, with many outright calling the 'x' variant illegitimate. The Oxford dictionary states, "The spelling expresso is not used in the original Italian and is strictly incorrect, although it is common."
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