Telenovelas & TV
This Mexican telenovela character, played by Thalía, was a poor girl who married into wealth.
Who is María la del Barrio?
This Mexican dish is a tortilla rolled and filled, then covered with sauce.
What is an enchilada?
This sport is known as “el rey de los deportes” in Latin America.
What is baseball?
This celebration happens every December 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
What is Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe?
Fill in the blank: “Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva el ___.”
What is río?
The show El Chavo del 8 centers on a boy who lives here.
What is a barrel (un barril)?
Plantains are a staple in this Caribbean island’s cuisine.
What is Puerto Rico?
Lionel Messi began his professional career in this South American country.
What is Argentina?
This holiday is celebrated on January 6th with gifts in many Latino homes.
What is Día de Reyes (Three Kings’ Day)?
“Más vale ___ que cien volando.”
What is pájaro en mano?
This Colombian telenovela inspired the U.S. series Ugly Betty.
What is Yo soy Betty, la fea?
Arepas, a corn-based dish, are most traditional in these two countries
What are Venezuela and Colombia?
The Dominican Republic is known for producing top players in this U.S. major league sport.
What is baseball (MLB)?
Barranquilla, Colombia hosts one of the world’s largest celebrations of this kind.
What is Carnaval?
“Al mal tiempo, buena ___.”
What is cara?
The longest-running variety show in Latin America, hosted by Don Francisco.
What is Sábado Gigante?
Ceviche is usually made with this protein “cooked” in lime juice.
What is fish (pescado)?Mole, a sauce with dozens of ingredients, famously includes this sweet ingredient.
In Mexico, “lucha libre” is this kind of sport.
What is wrestling? (lucha libre)
The famous San Fermín festival in Spain is known for this dangerous event.
What is the Running of the Bulls?
“No dejes para mañana lo que puedes hacer ___.”
What is hoy?
The Netflix series La Casa de las Flores takes place mostly in this family-owned business.
What is a flower shop (florería)?
Mole, a sauce with dozens of ingredients, famously includes this sweet ingredient.
What is chocolate?
This Cuban-American boxer was nicknamed “The Manos de Piedra.”
Who is Roberto Durán?
In Oaxaca, Mexico, the Noche de Rábanos festival features this unusual vegetable.
What are radishes?
“El que madruga, ___ lo ayuda.”
Who is Dios?