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What is the term for a person of Mexican origin who is born in the United States?
chicano/a
During which month is the day of the Dead celebrated?
November
What is the general name of a place where fish is sold?
Pescadería
What do you call a soap opera in Spanish?
A telenovela
Which language is closer to Spanish in many aspects?
Portuguese
People from Puerto Rico are North American citizens but are not allowed to do what?
Vote in presidential elections
Why do some Spanish people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
For good luck
What is a quinceañera party?
A party to celebrate the 15th birthday of women
What is the Spanish word for a spoken compliment to women?
Piropo
What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show friendliness or affection?
-ito, -ita
What does it mean when Hispanics tap their elbows with their hands?
That the person is selfish
When would you be able to see a Passion Play in Mexico?
during Holy Week
Where is the musical rhythm “La cumbia” from?
Colombia
What is the nickname given to people from Costa Rica?
ticos
What is the biggest Mayan city known as of today?
Tikal (in Guatemala)
What is sung on a person’s birthday in Mexico?
Las mañanitas
Which Hispanic country abolished the army?
Costa Rica
What is a charro?
a mexican cowboy
What is the name given to the neighborhood in Miami where most businesses belong to Cuban immigrants?
Pequeña Habana
What is El Rastro?
a flea market in Madrid
What does the green stand for in the Mexican flag?
Independence
What is the currency of Panama?
El balboa
What does Panamá mean?
Place of lots of fish
What is the equivalent of “Kick the bucket” in Spanish”?
estirar la pata
Which Spanish-speaking country has the largest Jewish population?
Argentina