Conceptos Gramaticales
What is the Spanish word for “noun”?
Sustantivo.
What is the capital of Colombia?
Bogotá.
What is the typical dish that consists of rice, meat, plantain, and fried egg, very popular in Colombia?
Bandeja paisa.
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th in most Spanish-speaking countries?
Christmas (La Navidad).
Which music genre from Puerto Rico is known for its upbeat rhythm and is popular worldwide?
Reggaetón.
In Spanish, how do you say “I speak” using the verb “hablar”?
Yo hablo.
Which famous river runs through much of Colombian territory and is one of the most important rivers in South America?
The Magdalena River.
Which tropical fruit, widely consumed in Colombia, is known for its sweet flavor and is used in juices and desserts?
Guanábana (soursop).
Which celebration involves people throwing colored powders and water, especially popular in some Latin American countries and Spain?
Carnaval (Carnival).
What traditional Mexican music style features mariachi bands with violins, trumpets, and guitars?
Mariachi.
What is the term for verbs that change their stem in certain forms, like “tener” or “poder”?
Verbos irregulares (irregular verbs).
What is the name of the famous cultural festival celebrated in Barranquilla, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO?
The Barranquilla Carnival.
What is the name of the traditional Colombian soup made with chicken, rice, potato, and corn on the cob?
Ajiaco.
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Which Colombian singer is famous worldwide for hits like "Hips Don’t Lie" and "Waka Waka"?
Shakira.
What is the difference between “tú” and “usted” in Spanish grammar?
“Tú” is informal “you,” and “usted” is formal “you.”
Who was the political leader who achieved Colombia’s independence from Spanish rule in 1819?
Simón Bolívar.
What Colombian dish consists of corn dough filled with meat or cheese and cooked, wrapped in plantain leaves?
Arepa.
Which Spanish tradition involves the running of the bulls and takes place annually in the city of Pamplona?
San Fermín Festival.
What is the name of the traditional folk music genre from Argentina, often associated with tango dancing?
Tango.
What are “clíticos” in Spanish grammar, and how do they function?
“Clíticos” are unstressed pronouns (like “me,” “te,” “lo”) that attach to verbs and function as direct or indirect objects.
Colombia is one of the world’s leading producers of a precious mineral. What is it, and in which region of the country is most of it extracted?
Emeralds, mainly in the Muzo and Chivor region.
What is the name of the traditional Colombian sweet made with panela (unrefined cane sugar) and shredded coconut?
Cocadas.
What is the name of the traditional Andean festival celebrated in Peru and Bolivia that honors the sun god Inti and coincides with the winter solstice?
Inti Raymi.
Which Spanish flamenco guitarist is considered one of the greatest, known for popularizing flamenco music internationally?
Paco de Lucía.