Famous Hispanic Singers
A Colombian singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, and philanthropist. Has been referred to as the Queen of Latin Music and is noted for her versatility in music.
Chantaje & Whenever, Wherever
Who is Shakira
A Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Juventus and captains the Portugal national team.
Who is Christiano Ronaldo
Pastry shells that are filled with different types of fillings, such as meat, cheese, corn, or vegetables.
What are empanadas.
Translate: Hola
What is hello
May 5
Commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla
What is Cinco de Mayo
A Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author and humanitarian who is known as the "King of Latin Pop". He began his career at age 12 with the all-boy pop group Menudo.
Livin' la Vida Loca & This is Good
Who is Ricky Martin
Made his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners at age 18.
He became a home run champ and a three-time MVP during his years with the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees.
Who is Alex Rodriguez
A custard with a gelatin-like consistency and may also go by the name "creme caramel" or "pudim"
What is flan
Translate: la escuela
What is school
November 2
This holiday is seen as a time to celebrate family members, friends, and historical figures who have passed away.
What is Día de Muertos (Day of the dead)
Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom & I Could Fall in Love
Who is Selena
He's a 10-time NBA All-Star, has four Olympic medals (three gold and one bronze), and a NCAA national championship under his belt
Who is Carmelo Anthony
Fried ripe plantains that can be served as a dessert or as a side with rice and entrees such as pork or fried chicken.
What are tajadas
Translate: el arroz
What is rice
January 6
Christmas begins on December 25th and lasts until this holiday.
What is Día de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany/ Three Kings' Day)
The two-time Grammy Award and six-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. Known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads, this artist has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions.
Y Hubo Alguien & Contra La Corriente
Who is Marc Antony
Dubbed the "Golden Boy" because of his dominance in the 1992 Olympics, the East Los Angeles native of Mexican descent is one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport.
Who is Oscar De La Hoya
Living on the coast, this is the protein most likely to be consumed in tacos besides firm-flesh fish.
What is shrimp
Translate: el abrigo
What is coat
This holiday is the week leading up to Easter
It's full of prayers and masses in preparation for Easter Sunday.
What is La Semana Santa (The Holy Week)
This Grammy-winning opera singer is world-renowned thanks to her 30-year experience on stage. Known for her flawless soprano range, the 79-year-old Spanish lead has performed over 80 roles in her lifetime.
Barcelona & The Golden Boy
Who is Montserrat Caballé
#21 was a 15-time All-star who led his team to two World series (1960 and 1971). He's also one of 31 players to get 3,000 hits.
Who is Roberto Clemente
A Mexican chili sauce that is usually served over chicken, seafood, turkey, and other dishes. It’s always made with a type of fruit, chili peppers, herbs and spices (such as garlic, cumin, coriander, anise, cloves) and sometimes chocolate.
What is mole
Translate: los gemelos
What are twins
This holiday takes place on the last Wednesday of August
Legend says that this festival was born from a political protest in the 1940s after two men began throwing tomatoes at buildings as a form of protest. Eventually, the act became a yearly tradition that turned into a citywide food fight just for the fun of it.
What is La Tomatina