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niño/ niña
boy/girl
book
libro
Capital of Mexico
Mexico City
It is 1:00
Es la una
This dish consists mostly of rice with meat (like chicken) or seafood, such as shrimp, calamari, mussels, or fish. White and green beans, along with other vegetables, are also added.
Paella
crayón
crayon
under
debajo
Capital of Cuba
Havana
It is 3:15
Son las tres y cuarto
Found across Latin American, these are a traditional Mesoamerican food made using a starchy, corn-based dough called masa. They are stuffed with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, or chilies before being wrapped in a leaf or corn husk and steamed or boiled.
Tamales
La casa
house
tall
alto
Capital of Ecuador
Quito
It is 8:32
Son las ocho y treinta y dos
A dish of fresh raw fish cured in juices from citrus fruits, such as key lime or bitter orange. Chili peppers are added for a spicy kick, as well as onion, salt, and pepper for added flavor. Sometimes the fish is combined with vegetables, such as cooked corn or sweet potato.
Ceviche
Taza
Cup
130
Cien treinta
Capital of Peru
Lima
It is 9:46
Son las diez menos catorce
This Venezuelan traditional dish consists of rice with stewed black beans and shredded beef. Fried plantain slices, called tajadas, or a fried egg are often added to the dish. Depending on the region or season, the meat from a capybara called chigüire, caiman, or fish can take the place of the beef.
Pabellón Criollo
luz
light
plane
avion
Capital of Colombia
Bogotá
It is midnight
Es medianoche
This is a chilled, thick tomato soup that is usually eaten as an appetizer. In addition to the fresh tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, garlic, onions, vinegar, and herbs are added for flavor.
Gazpacho