the in Spanish = el

curses = damns (sounds like)

lady = damsel

 

I am yet to be 'helpful', though

LOL

You've got it, explained it, and been "helpfuled" for it, twyngwyn... Over to you!

Thank you - will get the hang one day - or maybe not. lol

quickie:   the trade name has a short nap (2 words, 5,5)

LOL - Forty Winks. ??

yes, over to you

Soooorrry - forgot.

 

Be back in a jiffy - and no that's not the clue. lol

Quick one :

 

A mix of diversity, an open mind & a dash of Vodka. It's very glossy.

 

12 letters.

Cosmopolitan