Grammar Concepts
The three types of infinitivos
This person sighted the northern coast of Cuba on October 27, 1492, and made landfall there the following day.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
A category of dishes from many cultures around the world, whereby the staple foods are combined in some manner.
Cubans remember their deceased loved ones as they celebrated this day with offerings and lights.
What is Día de los Muertos?
Conjugate correr (el)
What is corre?
A term where the person or thing in a sentence that receives the action of the verb
What are direct object (pronouns)?
Located in the Sierra Maestra, is the highest point at 6,476 ft
What is Pico Turquino
A traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaves.
What is tamales?
Born from a mix of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, it is not just a dance; it’s an emotion in Cuba.
What is salsa?
Conjugate dormir (nosotros)
Used to talk about things in the past
What is el pretérito?
President of Cuba
Who is Miguel Díaz-Canel?
A fruit which is crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and often served with mojo, a garlic dipping sauce for added flavor.
What is fried plantains?
This syncretic religion, a blend of Catholicism and African spiritual practices, is a significant part of Cuban religious life.
What is Santería?
Conjugate sentir (e-ie) (tú)
What is Sientes?
Term for actions that are reflected back on yourself
The most rugged and best-known range, with peaks reaching almost 6,000 feet. Pico Turquino, the highest point in Cuba, is located here.
What is the Sierra Maestra?
A traditional dish in many Latin American countries including Mexico and Cuba, as well as the Philippines. It is made with ground meat, tomatoes, and also raisins, olives, and other ingredients that vary by region. The name comes from the Spanish word picar, meaning "to mince"
One of the largest festivals in Cuba that is held in July in a former capital in the south of the island
What is Santiago de Cuba Carnival?
conjugate hacer (yo)
What is hago?
Words used to talk about where things are in relation to the speaker
What is adjectivos demonstrativos?
Old Havana plaza containing a baroque 1770s cathedral, the Colonial Art Museum & cafe tables
What is Plaza de la Catedral
A dish with regional variations in Latin America, the Philippines, and Spain. It normally includes some form of stewed beef and tomatoes with a sofrito base
What is Ropa vieja?
A festive Christmas tradition in the city of Remedios, involving street parties and parades.
What is Las Parrandas de Remedios?
Conjugate beber (ustedes, past tense)
What is bebieron?