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Argentinian soccer legend and 2022 World Cup winner.
Who is Lionel Messi?
Holiday honoring deceased loved ones with altars and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos?
Mexican-American Singer known as the Queen of Tejano.
Who is Selena?
Folded tortilla dish filled with meat, cheese, or beans.
What is a taco?
This Spanish word means “hello” and is used as a universal greeting.
What is hola?
Dominican-American baseball player known as “Big Papi.”
Who is David Ortiz?
Colorful Mexican cut-paper decorations used for celebrations.
What is papel picado?
Brazilian genre that influenced bossa nova and samba.
What is Música Popular Brasileira (MPB)?
Spanish dish with rice, seafood, and saffron.
What is paella?
This Spanish word means "friend" and is commonly used across Latin America to refer to a buddy.
What is amigo?
Venezuelan outfielder is a key Hispanic player for the Atlanta Braves and won the 2023 NL MVP
Who is Ronald Acuña Jr.?
Dance from Argentina featuring dramatic footwork and close embraces.
What is the tango?
Famous Spanish opera tenor with a global reputation.
Who is Plácido Domingo?
Raw fish dish marinated in citrus from Peru.
What is ceviche?
This phrase, meaning “what’s up?” or “what’s going on?”, is commonly used in urban Latin American slang.
What is ¿Qué onda?
What generation popularized baseball in Latin America, especially as Latin American players began entering Major League Baseball in greater numbers?
What are Baby Boomers?
Ceremony celebrating a Latina girl’s transition at age 15.
What is a quinceañera?
The “Queen of Salsa,” born in Cuba.
Who is Celia Cruz?
Slow-cooked beef stew popular in Cuba.
What is ropa vieja?
This phrase means “see you later!”
What is hasta luego?
This sport, popular in Mexico and often performed in a circular arena, blends athleticism with cultural tradition and is sometimes called “charrería.
What is a rodeo?
Traditional woven Mexican shawl or cape.
What is a rebozo?
This genre, popular among Baby Boomers and Gen X, originated in the Bronx and fused Puerto Rican rhythms with jazz and funk.
What is Salsa?
Puerto Rican dish with mashed plantains and garlic.
What is mofongo?
This word means “little” and is often added to names or nouns to express affection or smallness.
What is -ito or -ita?