Holidays
Dia de Los Muertos is
Day of the Dead, celebrated by many in Mexico
What is the name for overly dramatic TV shows, especially popular in latin america
Novela
"! chispas!
oh no!
What does "Antier/Anteayer" mean?
the day before yesterday.
What type of dance is especially popular in Spain?
Flamenco
Reyes Magos refers to
Three Kings Day, celebrating the three kings who went to see baby jesus.
Who sings Shrek's famous, "Livin la Vida Loca"
Ricky Martin
Name two ways to say "bueno, or , okay" in spanish and where they are said.
chido - mexico
vale - spain
chevere- venezuela
What is a Pachanga?
Another word for fiesta, party.
Whats Machu Pichu
archeological site in peru
A posada is a
many people gathering outside singing for room in a house. followed by food and celebrations
Popular music in Dominican Republic is...
merengue and bachata
"El de la vergüenza"
(spain) refers to the last piece of food that no one wants to take. Often considered rude to take the last piece, unless everyone is leaving the table.
What does "Estrenar" mean
showing off new things for the first time
How many spanish speaking countries are there?
20
Puerto Rico: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay....
who brings gifts to children on Jan 6th in spain?
Three Kings
Name the most popular sport in Spain
Bull fighting
OR
Soccer
"a caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes"
aludes to being grateful. a horse that is free you won't complain about it, sort of.
What is "Enchilar"
Theres no exact translation for this word in english. means the feeling after eating something spicy.
What is remembered on 5 de Mayo
Mexican Army's victory against the French at the battle of Puebla
What is celebrated by lighting lanterns and where?
Argentina, the birth of Christ and the Star
Name the tejanan singer who was killed at a young age.
Selena Quintanilla
"desde cuando los pájaros le disparan a las escopetas"
mom's favorite quotes. quien manda en la casa.
"Friolentos/ Calorosos"
One who gets cold really easily
" hot really easily
What does the green in the mexican flag represent?
Independence