Vocabulario
Translate to English: Mi hermano nunca tiene una novia porque él es irritante.
My brother never has a girlfriend because he is irritating/annoying.
"El Cucuy" is similar/comparable to what United States urbana legend?
The Bogeyman
Spain
Why is Día de los Muertos celebrated?
To honor dead loved ones
What is the only Spanish-speaking country in Europe?
Spain
My mom is sad and cries during Christmas.
"Gauchos" are a type of what from Argentina?
(*+1 bonus point if you tell me the answer in Spanish*)
Cowboys
(*Vaqueros*)
What do "las doce uvas" represent? Does their taste matter/represent anything?
12 months of the year. Sweet grape = good month. Sour grape = Bad month.
On what day(s) is DDM celebrated?
What Spanish-speaking country directly borders the United States to the South?
Mexico
Julie doesn't know anyone but a handsome man grabs her hand.
What is one major difference between the prisons in Bolivia and the prisons here in the U.S?
Families/Children live with their incarcerated loved one(s).
How do you say "Happy New Year" in Spanish?
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
What country started the DDM celebrations/tradition?
Mexico
What is the largest SPANISH-SPEAKING country in South America?
Argentina
Translate to Spanish: Becky lives alone but she works with her friend at the school.
Becky vive sola pero ella trabaja con su amigo en la escuela.
Who were Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo?
A group of elderly women who marched/protested in order to reconnect lost children from the war with their biological parents/families.
China
What do families build in order to honor their dead loved ones? What goes on these constructions?
Ofrendas/Altares - Comida, fotos, cosas favoritas de la persona, papel picado, pan, etc.
Name 2 Spanish-speaking countries that have 2 words in them.
ANSWERS VARY: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, etc.
Translate to Spanish: The boy lies and says, "I need more money." He never tells the truth.
El chico miente y dice, "Yo necesito más dinero." Él nunca dice la verdad.
Where AND on what day do Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo march?
(*+1 bonus point if you give me the time*)
Every Thursday in Buenos Aires, Argentina in front of the President's Palace (El Palacio del Presidente)
(*3:30pm*)
Why would someone drop a gold ring in their glass for the New Year?
What day is celebrated in order to honor dead children?
Nov 1 (Día de Todos los Santos - All Saint's Day)
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires