Cultures
This South American country is famous for the Amazon Rainforest, soccer legends like Pelé, and speak Portuguese instead of Spanish.
What is Brazil?
This fried dough pastry is often sprinkled with sugar and dipped in chocolate or caramel
What are churros?
A 15th-birthday celebration for girls in many Latin American countries
What is a quinceañera?
These two latin countries share the island of Hispaniola located in the Caribbean
What is Haiti and Dominican Republic
This Cuban dish of shredded beef cooked in tomato sauce literally means “old clothes.”
What is ropa vieja?
Translate this term to Spanish
Good Afternoon
What is buenas tardes?
A Venezuelan and Colombian flatbread made with corn or cornmeal that can be stuffed with cheese or meat.
What is an arepa?
Translate this term to Spanish
“I am hungry.”
What is yo tengo hambre?
This Dominican baseball player, known as “Big Papi,” became a Boston Red Sox legend for his powerful home runs and clutch World Series performances.
Who is David Ortiz?
Endemic to Puerto Rico, this small tree frog is featured in local songs, art, and folklore as a symbol of resilience and home.
What is the coquí?
This Colombian actress is a household name and well known for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Modern Family.
Who is Sofia Vergara?
In many Latin countries, people eat 12 of these at midnight on New Year’s Eve for luck.
what are grapes?