Famous Latinos
This Colombian singer is known for hits like Hips Don't Lie and Waka Waka.
This genre, originating in the Dominican Republic, features a quick, syncopated rhythm and is often danced in pairs.
Merengue
This dish, a staple in Venezuelan and Colombian cuisine, is a round cornmeal cake often stuffed with cheese or meat.
Arepa
This South American liberator led multiple countries to independence from Spain, including Venezuela and Colombia.
Simon Bolivar
In Mexico, this word means "cool" or "awesome."
Chido
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and bold use of color and surrealism.
Frida Kahlo
Known as El Rey del Reggaetón, this Puerto Rican artist helped globalize reggaetón with songs like Gasolina.
Daddy Yankee
This Peruvian seafood dish is made by marinating raw fish in citrus juice.
Ceviche
This Cuban dictator ruled from 1959 to 2008.
Fidel Castro
In Argentina, this slang term for a friend is also the name of a popular beer.
Quilombo
This Argentine revolutionary fought alongside Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution.
Che Guevara
This Cuban-American singer is known as the "Queen of Salsa."
Celia Cruz
This Mexican drink, made from fermented agave, is considered tequila's ancient ancestor.
Pulque
This indigenous civilization built Machu Picchu in Peru.
Incas
In Venezuela, if someone calls you a pana, they mean this.
Pana
This Puerto Rican baseball player became the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Roberto Clemente
This traditional Mexican music style often features trumpets, guitars, and violins.
Mariachi
This Caribbean rice and beans dish, named after its contrasting colors, translates to “Moors and Christians.”
Moros y Cristianos
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on September 16, marks the country’s independence from Spain.
El Grito de La Independencia
In Puerto Rico, this word is used for gossip or juicy news.
Bochinche
This Peruvian author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010.
Mario Vargas Llosa
The name of this sensual Argentine dance means “to touch” in Latin
Tango
This sweet Latin American treat is a caramelized milk-based spread enjoyed on bread and desserts.
Dulce de Leche
This 1973 U.S.-backed coup overthrew Chilean president Salvador Allende.
the Chilean Coup d'État
This Cuban slang word means “money.”
Chavito