Vocabulary
This idiom refers to getting along really well with someone — as if the relationship couldn’t be more perfect.
Llevarse como uña y carne
In 2009, this Latina became the first Hispanic Justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sonia Sotomayor
This South American country is home to the world's largest tropical rainforest, crucial for global climate research.
Brazil
This Venezuelan and Colombian corn cake is often split open and stuffed with cheese, meat, or eggs.
arepa
As the first Latin American player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he was a vocal advocate for equitable treatment of Latin American players.
Roberto Clemente
This expression means someone is hiding something or keeping a secret advantage.
Tener un as bajo la manga
This Spanish politician co-founded the left-wing Podemos party and later served as Deputy Prime Minister of Spain.
Pablo Iglesias
This Mexican research center in Ensenada is renowned for oceanographic studies.
Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education (CICESE).
This sweet drink made with purple corn and spices is a Peruvian favorite.
chicha morada
This Chilean tennis player won two Olympic gold medals and was once ranked #9 worldwide in the ATP Tour.
Nicolás Massú
This idiom describes someone who acts innocent but is actually very clever or manipulative — like pretending to be something they’re not.
Hacerse la mosquita muerta
In 2019, this Venezuelan opposition leader was recognized by over 50 countries, including the U.S., as the nation’s interim president amid a constitutional crisis.
Juan Guaidó
This Cuban biotechnologist developed a synthetic interferon used globally to treat viruses.
Dr. Luis Herrera Martínez
This Mexican dessert is made with toasted bread soaked in a spiced syrup made with piloncillo and sometimes has raisins, nuts, cheese and fruit.
capirotada
This football player became the first Cuban and Latin American to play in the National Football League, which opened doors for others Latinos to play professional football.
Ignacio Saturnino "Lou" Molinet