Grammar Concepts
To be
What does the verb ser mean?
The Iberian Peninsula
Spain is located on which peninsula?
Paella
What is Spain’s national dish made with rice, saffron, and seafood or meat?
Día de los Muertos
What holiday honors the dead in Mexico?
Enrique Iglesias
Which Latin pop star is known for the song “Bailando”?
Soy
Conjugate ser for “yo.”
Madrid
What is the capital of spain?
Gazpacho
What cold tomato soup from Spain is popular in the summer?
San Fermín (Running of the Bulls)
What celebration in Spain involves running with bulls?
The Tango
What dance originated in Argentina and is known for its dramatic style?
To have
What does tener mean in English?
Espanol
What is the official language spoken in Spain?
Tapas
What small Spanish dishes are shared with friends, often at bars?
Grapes
What do people eat 12 of on New Year’s Eve in Spain for good luck?
Luis Fonsi (featuring Daddy Yankee)
Who sang the worldwide hit “Despacito”?
Queremos
Conjugate querer for “nosotros.”
La Sagrada Familia
What famous church in Barcelona was designed by Antoni Gaudí?
Flan
What sweet dessert made from milk, sugar, and caramel is common across Latin America?
La Tomatina
What colorful festival in Buñol, Spain, involves throwing tomatoes?
Cuba
What Caribbean island is known as the birthplace of salsa music?
Viven
Conjugate vivir for “ellos.”
King Felipe VI
Who is the current king of Spain (as of 2025)?
Tortilla española
What Spanish omelet is made from eggs, potatoes, and onions?
Semana Santa (Holy Week).
What is the week leading up to Easter called in Spain and Latin America?
Shakira
What Colombian singer is famous for songs like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka”?