Holidays
A colorful festival celebrated in many Latin American countries, most famously in Rio de Janeiro and Barranquilla, marking the start of Lent with parades, music, and dancing.
What is Carnaval?
This Dominican-American singer and songwriter, known for hits like "Propuesta Indecente" and "Eres Mía,"
Who is Romeo Santos?
This Spanish dessert, typically made with milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, is a creamy custard dish, sometimes flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest.
What is Flan?
This energetic and popular dance style originated in Cuba and features a lively rhythm, often accompanied by brass instruments and percussion, with a strong emphasis on fast footwork and body movements.
What is Salsa?
Y si eres gorda o flaca
Todo eso no me importa a mí
Y tampoco soy perfecto
Solo sé que yo te quiero así
What is Corazon Sin Cara
This holiday, celebrated on the second Sunday in May in many Latin American countries, honors mothers with gifts, flowers, and family gatherings.
What is Día de la Madre?
This Puerto Rican artist made history in 2020 when he became the first all-Spanish-language album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with El Último Tour Del Mundo.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This type of tortilla is a staple of Mexican cuisine, made from corn or wheat flour, and is used to make tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
What is a Tortilla?
This genre of music, popular in Caribbean countries like the Dominican Republic, has a reggaeton-like beat and features lyrics about daily life, partying, and romance, with its name originating from a Jamaican rhythm.
What is Dembow?
I'll give you my heart, girl, but you've gotta promise
Prométeme, mami
Promise you'll hold me (Hold me)
Touch me (Touch me)
Love me
Way past forever
What is Promise
A major Christian observance during the week leading up to Easter, this holiday is marked by processions, religious rituals, and celebrations, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
What is Semana Santa?
This singer, known for her hits like "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" and "Amor Prohibido,"
Who is Selena
This beloved Mexican dish consists of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various fillings, such as beef, chicken, pork, or vegetables, and often topped with salsa, cilantro, and lime
What is a Taco?
This romantic and sensual dance, originating in the Dominican Republic, is characterized by close partner connection and a slow-to-mid-tempo rhythm, often focusing on hip movement and intricate footwork
What is Bachata?
Salí con tu mujer
¿Qué?
Salí con tu mujer
No, yo no estoy creyendo esto
Salí con tu mujer
No, no
Salí con tu mujer
What is Ella y yo
This holiday commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862,
What is Cinco de Mayo?
This Puerto Rican rapper and singer rose to fame with his reggaeton hits like "Gasolina" and "Rompe"
Who is Daddy Yankee?
This savory or sweet pastry, often filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, or fruit, is popular in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Spain, and is typically baked or fried.
What is an Empanada?
This fast-paced, rhythmic dance from the Dominican Republic, accompanied by brass and percussion, features quick, twisting hip movements and is traditionally performed at lively festivals and parties.
What is Merengue?
Son las cinco 'e la mañana y yo no he dormido nada
Pensando en tu belleza, en loco voy a parar
El insomnio es mi castigo, tu amor será mi alivio
What is obsesion
This colorful Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with ofrendas (altars), marigolds, sugar skulls, and favorite foods of the departed.
What is Dia De los Muertos
This name refers to a popular Dominican-American bachata group that launched Romeo Santos' career, known for hits like "Obsesión" and "Dile al Amor," not a solo artist.
What is Aventura?
This traditional Mexican dish consists of a tortilla, typically filled with cheese and sometimes meat or vegetables, then folded and cooked until golden and crispy.
What is a Quesadilla?
This dance and music genre, originating in the Caribbean, particularly Honduras and Belize, features upbeat rhythms with a distinctive call-and-response vocal style and fast footwork, often performed during large outdoor celebrations.
Punta
Pa' qué llorar? ¿Pa' que sufrir?
Empieza a soñar, a reír
(Voy a reír) ¡ojoma! (Voy a bailar)
Siente y baila y goza
Que la vida es una sola
(Voy a reír, voy a bailar)
Vive, sigue
What is Vivir Mi Vida