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This large North American country borders the southern United States.
What is Mexico?
This common Spanish words mean "hello" and is used to greet someone.
What is Hola?
This 2017 Disney-Pixar film follows a boy named Miguel who travels to the Land of the Dead during Día de los Muertos.
What is Coco?
Originating in Mexico, these folded corn or flour tortillas are filled with meat, cheese, or beans.
What are Tacos?
This major celebration marks a girl's 15th birthday and transition into young womanhood.
What is Quinceañera?
This is the primary and official spoken language spoken in most countries across Central and South America.
What is Spanish?
This Spanish Words means "thank you" when showing appreciation.
What is Gracias?
This Disney animated film set in Colombia features the magical Madrigal family and hit the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno."
What is Encanto?
Made from avocado, lime juice, and salt, this green dip is popular across Latin America.
What is Guacamole?
This brightly colored container made of papier-mâché is filled with candy and broken open at parties.
What is Piñata?
Sharing an island with Haiti, this popular vacation spot has Santo Domingo as its capital.
What is Dominic Republic?
This Spanish Words for "friend" is widely used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
What is Amigo / Amiga?
This viral 2017 song by Luis Fonis and Daddy Yankee became one of the most-viewed Youtube videos of all time.
What is Despacito?
This warm, thick Mexica drink is made with chocolate, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Some add peanut butter.
What is Champurrado?
Celebrated on May 5th, this holiday marks a Mexican military victory and is popular for eating Mexican food and watching parades.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
This island territory in the Caribbean is a part of the United States, and its capital is San Juan.
What is Puerto Rico?
If someone tells you, "Gracias", you would reply with this phrase meaning "you're welcome."
What is De nada?
This fast-paced musical genre and dance style originated in Cuba and translates to the English word for a spicy dipping sauce.
What is Salsa?
Popular in Argentina and Uruguay, this traditional barbecue style features grilled meats served with chimichurri sauce.
What is Asado?
This traditional winter holiday tradition in many Spanish-speaking countries involves opening gifts on January 6th instead of Christmas.
What is Three Kings Day / Día de Los Reyes?
This is the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America, famous for the tango dance and its capital, Buenos Aires.
What is Argentina?
If a Spanish speaker says they want to eat manzanas and plátanos, they are talking about these two fruits.
What are apples and bananas?
This style of traditional Mexican music is played by a group of musicians wearing tailored charro suits and large sombreros.
What is Mariachi?
This national and famous Salvadoran dish consists of thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork, griddled until warm and melty.
What is Pupuas?
Held every summer in Pamplona, Spain, this famous festival features the famous morning bull run through the historic city streets alongside concerts, traditional dancing, and festive crowds.
What is Running of the Bulls / Encierro?