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This Colombian superstar released Dónde Están los Ladrones? before crossing over with "Whenever, Wherever."
Who is Shakira?
This Argentine superstar captained his country to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Who is Lionel Messi
This round cornmeal staple, popular in both Venezuela and Colombia, can be split open and stuffed with cheese, meat, beans, or other fillings.
What are Arepas?
This currently-serving President of Mexico is the country's first female president.
Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
Puerto Ricans and Dominicans commonly use this word when referring to a public bus.
What is guagua?
Created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, this classic Mexican comedy series followed the antics of an orphaned boy living in a barrel.
What is El Chavo del Ocho?
Known as the "Queen of Salsa," she fronted Sonora Matancera before launching a solo career in the U.S.
Who is Celia Cruz?
Nicknamed “Big Papi,” this Dominican baseball legend became famous for his years with the Boston Red Sox.
Who is David Ortiz?
This Latin American favorite is made from dough filled with meat, cheese, or other ingredients, then baked or fried.
What are Empanadas?
Known as "El Libertador," this Venezuelan general and statesman led the liberation of northern South America from Spanish rule.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
Colombians frequently use this word to describe something that is "cool," "awesome," or "nice".
What is bacano (or bacana)?
This Madrid-born pop star scored massive global hits with "Hero" and "Bailando."
Who is Enrique Iglesias?
This Mexican-born rock guitarist broke out at Woodstock '69 and later swept nine Grammys for his smash hit "Smooth."
Who is Carlos Santana?
This Mexican-American boxer, nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” won an Olympic gold medal before becoming a world champion in multiple weight classes.
Who is Oscar De La Hoya?
This sweet, caramel-like spread is made from milk and sugar and is popular throughout Latin America.
What is Dulce de Leche?
This figure was an important part of the Cuban revolution and their imagery has become a major part of pop and counter culture imagery
Who is Che Guevara?
This "fruit-sounding" word is commonly used by Salvadorans and Hondurans to refer to a "kid" or "child".
What is cipote (or cipota)?
Daddy Yankee released his massive reggaeton anthem "Gasolina" in this year.
What is 2004?
Characterized by its syncopated 4-step rhythm and prominent acoustic guitar, this romantic genre originated in the Dominican Republic.
What is Bachata?
This Spanish basketball star won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant.
Who is Pau Gasol?
This Puerto Rican dish combines rice with pigeon peas.
In 1804, following a successful revolution led by self-liberated enslaved people against the French, this nation became the first independent republic in Latin America and the Caribbean.
What is Haiti?
This Venezuelan slang is commonly used to describe an extreme annoyance, hassle, or drag.
What is ladilla?
Though an icon of Mexican music, "El Sol de México" was actually born in this Caribbean territory.
What is Puerto Rico?
Considered the greatest idol of Mexican cinema and ranchera music, this "Idolo de Guamúchil" recorded hits like "Cien Años" before dying in a 1957 plane crash.
Who is Pedro Infante?
Nicknamed “El Cinco Copas,” this Mexican goalkeeper became the first player in history to appear in five FIFA World Cups.
Who is Antonio Carbajal?
This ingredient, made from specially treated corn kernels, is a key part of the Mexican soup pozole.
What is hominy (maíz)?
Co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association alongside César Chávez, this civil rights leader and labor activist coined the slogan '¡Sí, se puede!'
Who is Dolores Huerta?
Translating to "bat" in English, this Spanish word is famous contains all five vowels (a, e, i, o, u) exactly once.
What is murciélago?
Miguel de Cervantes wrote this legendary 17th-century masterpiece about a delusional knight and Sancho Panza.
What is Don Quijote?