9 Letter Words
As part of growing up before finding your first job, parents would usually give their kids this weekly, so at least they would have some money to use.
Allowance
This is a source of electric power that is used for many devices that allow them to work. Most commonly used for our cell phones and laptops.
Battery
Ranging from the ancient Mayan ruins to underground cenotes, this neighbor country to the United States, is known for its beautiful tourism and food cuisine.
Mexico
This Puerto Rican singer and actor is also known as the King of Latin Music. He began his career with a popular group called Menudo, before going solo in the 90s.
Ricky Martin
By the time of her tragic death at age 23, this individual was an American icon. In 1989, she was signed to a Latin label before having her career was cut short, due to an obsessed fan turned employee. She is the first major performer to record in both English and Spanish.
Selena
This can either be a moon, planet or machine that orbits another planet or star. Earth is an example of this as it orbits the sun. They have a variety of uses, such as relaying communication, weather forecasting and GPS.
Satellite
When an individual is fluent in two or more languages, they are considered this.
Bilingual
The largest island in the Caribbean sea, it's diverse and welcoming culture brought us the history of Fidel Castro and the beauty of a cigar.
Cuba
This Spanish actor or director is known for his looks, talent and charming personality. He had his breakout role as a Suave mariachi before his iconic portrayal of Zorro or as the dad in the popular Spy Kids series.
Antonio Banderas
This Colombian singer and songwriter has been referred to as the Queen of Latin Music. Her career has spanned over two decades filled with her mesmerizing voice, electrifying performances and infectious dance moves. She became a global sensation in 2001 with her hit single.
Shakira
This can be a book that lists individuals or organizations alphabetically with details such as names and addresses. On a computer, they are folders or drawers that hold files. In a mall, it's where you look to find a store or place.
Directory
Usually security guards, correctional officers or the FBI wear these types of vests to protect them from gunfire and other outside threats.
Bulletproof
The second largest country in South America next to Brazil, it is also known as the land of silver. This country introduced us to the Tango, shared their love of steak and have a special love for the sport of soccer.
Argentina
Also known as Fluffy, this individual is a household name in the word of comedy. He quickly rose to fame with his hilarious stand-up routines and larger than life personality. He is also a very popular voice actor and made some appearances in the Magic Mike movie series and his own TV show on Netflix.
Gabriel Iglesias
Gloria Estefan
This is an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out a specified commercial activity. This is based on a marketing concept, which can be adopted as a strategy for business expansion.
Franchise
Also known as grief, employees would take this type of leave at work in response to losing someone important to us. It's a paid leave which is available to an employee to take time off because of a death in the family.
Bereavement
This country is known for its stunning scenery and nice tropical weather. For tourists and locals, swimming in the Caribbean sea is a year-round activity. Regional farmers here are responsible for producing some of the world's finest cacao, for chocolate lovers. It is also home to the largest rodent in the world (capybara)
Venezuela
During his time, this individual became one of the best painters of the generation. He is considered one of the most influential artists ever, especially popular for his paintings. He was considered a child prodigy, inventing such things as the sculpture and collage.
Pablo Picasso
Born in Texas to Mexican-American parents, she actually did not start speaking Spanish until 2009. She began her career in fast food, that she credits as the reason why she has a work ethic. She's known for her roles on the soap Opera Young and the Restless, and Desperate Housewives. She is a big philanthropist in the Latino community.
Eva Longoria
This is an early sample, model or release of a product build to test its concept and ability. It is generally used to evaluate a new design, made from the original to base future designs.
Prototype
This is a literary, dramatic, or musical work intended to cause laughter. It's a type of variety show seen in clubs. It comes from the Italian word that means "mockery".
Burlesque
This country is known for its rainforests, waterfalls and volcanoes, as well as its love for monkeys and toucans. It's considered one of the happiest countries in the world as the government spends its money on education, healthcare, and pensions rather than spend on the army. It is a must-visit destination for its wide variety of wildlife, especially birds.
Costa Rica
Born in NY to Puerto Rican parents, he immediately had a love for music. In College, he wrote a draft of his first musical, which then ended up on Broadway. That led him to being the star of one of the most popular Broadways of all the time in 2015. He was also a big Disney fan, as he wrote the music for the film Moana.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
This talented actress started her career in independent films before becoming big in Hollywood with her role in the Fast and Furious series. She proudly embraces her Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage and an advocate for environmental causes. She continued her role in acting, with notable films such as Resident Evil and Avatar.
Michelle Rodriguez