Music
This Colombian singer is known for the hit Hips Don’t Lie and for starting a foundation that builds schools.
Who is Shakira?
What is the most popular sport across Latin American and among many Hispanic communities in the U.S.?
What is Soccer?
This European country conquered much of Latin America in the 1500s, spreading its language and religion.
What is Spain?
This celebration marks a girl’s 15th birthday in many Hispanic cultures and symbolizes her transition from childhood to young womanhood.
What is a quinceañera?
Many English speakers think this Spanish word means “embarrassed,” but it actually describes someone expecting a baby.
What is embarazada?
This young Cuban-Mexican singer rose to fame with Havana.
Who is Camila Cabello?
This Argentinian is considered on of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Who is Leonel Messi?
This Caribbean island has been a territory of the United States since 1898, and its people are U.S. citizens.
What is Puerto Rico?
This celebration honors family members who have passed away and is known for its colorful altars and marigold flowers.
What is Día de los Muertos?
Instead of saying “No sabo” when you don’t know something, you should say…
What is “No sé”?
This Puerto Rican artist became Spotify’s most-streamed musician in the world several years in a row.
Who is Bad Bunny?
The first Latino inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
This island in the Caribbean is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic — the first place Columbus landed in 1492.
What is Hispaniola?
On this holiday, children in many Hispanic countries leave shoes out to receive gifts from the three wise men, similar to how Santa delivers presents.
What is Día de los Reyes or Three Kings’ Day?
You might mistake this word for “library,” but it’s actually where you buy books.
What is librería?
Known as the “King of Latin Pop,” this Puerto Rican artist made Livin’ La Vida Loca a worldwide hit.
Who is Ricky Martin?
The Dominican baseball player who is known as “Big Papi.”
Who is David Ortiz?
This South American liberator, known as El Libertador, helped free countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia from Spanish rule.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
This special midnight mass is celebrated on Christmas Eve in many Hispanic countries, marking the birth of Jesus.
What is La Misa del Gallo?
You might think this is a parade, but in Spanish it’s where a bus will stop.
What is parada?
Salsa music originated from a mix of Caribbean rhythms, but which U.S. city helped it explode worldwide?
What is New York City?
Puerto Rican gymnast that won gold and silver at the age of 16 at the 2016 Olympics.
Who is Laurie Hernandez?
In 1898, this war ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in Cuba and Puerto Rico coming under U.S. influence.
What is the Spanish-American War?
This week-long celebration before Easter is observed in many Hispanic countries with processions, reenactments, and special church services.
What is Semana Santa?
This everyday school item sounds like something on the floor, but it actually holds papers.
What is carpeta?