Latino Cultures
This traditional Latin American celebration marks a girl's milestone 15th birthday with family, dancing, and formal attire.
Quinceañera
In Disney's Encanto, the Madrigal family home located in Colombia is affectionately called by this Spanish word.
Casita
If a friend asks "¿Cómo estás?", they are asking you this simple question.
How are you?
Spanish is the primary language spoken in this country located directly south of the United States.
Mexico
Who is the teacher in charge of the Spanish Club?
Señora Mullen
Originating in the Dominican Republic, this fast-paced music and dance genre is famous for its accordion, tambora drum, and two-step dance pattern.
Merengue
In the 2017 Pixar movie Coco, Miguel travels to this realm during Día de los Muertos to find his great-great-grandfather.
Land of the Dead
If a speaker from Mexico describes someone as "fresa" (literally "strawberry"), they are using slang to describe someone who is this.
Snobbish or preppy
This island territory in the Caribbean is part of the United States and has San Juan as its capital.
Puerto Rico
Who is the student President of the Spanish Club this year?
Gage Bankston
Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, Día de los Muertos is a time to honor deceased loved ones by building these decorative altars.
Ofrendas
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote and starred in this hit musical set in the vibrant Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights in NYC.
In the Heights
Words that look and sound similar in two languages but have completely different meanings—like "embarazada" meaning pregnant, not embarrassed—are known by this term.
False cognates
This European country is where the Spanish language originated.
Spain
Who is the treasurer and the person who is in charge of taking notes?
Trick question! The treasurer is Neziah Bruzzi and the person in charge of taking notes is Brooklyn Russo, the secretary!
Made of seasoned masa wrapped around meat or cheese filling, this traditional dish is steamed inside corn husks or banana leaves.
Tamal
Known worldwide as the "Queen of Tejano Music," this iconic singer had huge hits in the 1990s with "Como La Flor" and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom."
Selena Quintanilla
When someone says "¡Buen provecho!" before you begin eating a meal, they are expressing the Spanish equivalent of this French phrase.
Bon appétit
What is the primary language spoken in most Central and South American countries?
Spanish
Who helps the President run the meetings when the President isn't there? (first and last name)
Mckinley Cleaver
Famous for its massive annual Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro, this South American country's official language is Portuguese.
Brazil
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny and Colombian artist Karol G are famous global stars performing in this popular Urban Latin genre.
Reggaeton
¿Qué palabra completa correctamente esta oración?: "Cuando hace mucho frío afuera, me gusta llevar un _____ para mantenerme caliente."
Abrigo
This long, thin country in South America shares its name with a popular cold spicy food or weather term.
Chile
Who won first place in the salsa cook off this year?
Willow Spencer