Words
In Spanish, what does “sombrero” mean?
papaq
Spanish is a phonetic language. What does that mean?
Words are pronounced as they are written
Which dance is considered the most famous in Spain?
Flamenco
What is the Spanish dish made of rice and seafood called?
Paella
In which continent is Spain located?
Europe
How do you say “book” in Spanish?
Libro
How many vowel sounds does Spanish have, and what are they?
5 vowels: a, e, i, o, u — always pronounced the same way.
Flamenco originated from which region of Spain?
Andalasuia
What is the dessert “Churros” usually eaten with?
Hot chocolate
What is Spain’s global ranking for the number of native Spanish speakers?
Second (after Chinese)
Which color is “amarillo” in English?
sarı
What is special about the Spanish letters ñ and ll?
They are unique sounds in Spanish (ñ as in niño, ll as in lluvia)
What is “Sevillana”?
A traditional Spanish folk dance related to Flamenco
In which festival do people throw tomatoes at each other?
La Tomatina
Name one famous Spanish painter mentioned in the speech.
Picasso, Dali, Velazquez and Goya
How do you greet someone in the afternoon in Spanish?
Buenas tardes
How are c and z pronounced in Spain before “e” or “i”?
Like “th” (e.g., gracias → “grathias”)
What are “castanets” used for in Spanish dance?
To create rhythmic sounds during the dance
In which city is the “Running of the Bulls” festival held?
Pamplona
What is the name of Spain’s short afternoon rest tradition?
Siesta
What is the Spanish word for car?
Coche
In Spanish, adjectives must agree with the noun in two ways. What are they?
In gender and number
What is “Zarzuela” and how is it different from an opera?
A Spanish musical play combining singing and spoken parts
What makes Spanish cuisine unique according to the speech?
It’s not only food, secret point is eat with family and friends
What makes Spanish culture so rich and diverse according to the speech?
It was shaped by Roman, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian influences