Vocab (Spanish)
What does sucio mean?
Dirty
What do you eat before the event?
Paella.
Where is Bunol located?
Valencia, Spain
Why was Tomatina cancelled in 2020?
Because of Covid
Do all people love the event?
No, throwing tomatoes is definitely not for everyone
What does tirar mean?
Throw
What must you do before you throw the tomato?
Squish/smash the tomato
What is the official language?
Spanish
What happened to La Tomatina during 2020?
It went virtual and became a VR game!
What time does tomatina start?
It starts at 11 (and ends at 12..)
What does aplastar mean?
To smash
Something used to clean the streets after?
How many people live in Bunol?
9,500
How much does 1 ticket per person cost?
80 euros ($84 USD)
When does the firework show start?
11 AM or after the ham is grabbed!
What does palo jabón mean?
Greasy pole
Something recommended you wear?
Glasses/goggles/eye protection!
How long is the airplane flight from here to Bunol? (can be a range i.e 5-10 hours)
If you said 15-20 or anything it between you're right!
How much does it cost to be in the bus
$860 or 750 euros
Cuando se celebra la tomatina?
August 31st
What does tomato mean?
tomate
What do Bunol residents do to their buildings/houses before the fiesta?
Board up their places with wooden mats
Cuántas personas viajan a Buñol?
30,000 (a year)
When did tomatina start?
1945
How many people got hospitalized last year in the tomatina?
50 people (just last year)