Common Spanish Words
This word is used to describe something that is "delicious" or "tasty."
What is delicioso?
This holiday is celebrated on the 5th of May.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Britannica.com describes this food as "an internationally popular hand-sized food item of Mexican origin combining seasoned meat, vegetables, and other fillings and served inside a folded or rolled corn or flour tortilla."
What is a taco?
______ is set to lively Latin music with a strong beat, it involves a mix of fast and slow movements, showcasing a playful and passionate interaction between partners.
What is salsa dancing?
This expression is used when someone wants you to have a good day.
What is buenos días?
In English this word is library
What is biblioteca?
This is the day of Día de los Muertos?
When is November 1-2?
This Mexican dish has a corn husk on the outside.
What is a tamale?
Made up of two or more members, this type of band wears regional costumes adapted from the charro costume and interpret a broad repertoire of songs on stringed instruments.
What is Mariachi Band?
This expression is used after someone says "Thank You".
What is de nada?
In English this word is flag
What is bandera?
On which holiday is it a Mexican tradition to eat 12 grapes?
What is New Years Day?
A sweet Mexican drink made from rice.
What is horchata?
This musical style, popular in Argentina, has melancholic lyrics and is danced in pairs.
What is tango?
This expression is used when something is "impossible to achieve."
What is ser imposible?
In English this word is horse
What is caballo?
This is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
What is the Sagrada Família?
_________ is a perfectly sweet, super-creamy milk-based caramel.
What is dulce de leche?
___________ is a song, music and dance style which is strongly influenced by the Gitanos, but which has its deeper roots in Moorish musical traditions
What is flamenco?
This phrase is used when someone is acting strangely or confused.
What is estar en la luna?
This word describes a mood where you are "angry" or "upset."
What is enojado/a or cabreado/a
This type of cake is traditionally made to celebrate the Christian feast day of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, on January 6th, when the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem to visit the Baby Jesus and present him with gifts
What are tapas?
This traditional instrument is essential in Andean music and is called a "quena."
What is la quena?
This Spanish expression means something is easy to achieve. Similar to the english idiom "easy as cake."
What is ser pan comido?