Comida
This creamy fruit, often mashed into guacamole, is a staple in Latin American cuisine and is sometimes called "green gold."
What is an avocado?
This is known as the holy grail of all medicines. Claimed by mothers every to heal all illnesses and discomfort.
What is Vicks Vapo rub?
This lively Cuban dance and music style, known for its infectious rhythm and energetic hip movements, has spread from Havana’s streets to dance floors worldwide, including Penn’s campus!
What is salsa?
This famous video depicts a group of teens playing a famous mexican board game. Upon choosing a card the dealer shows everyone this card.
What is LA ESCALERAAAAA?
Shameless Onda Latina plug go buy your tickets, xoxo
Known as a big milestone for latinx women, this is a formal event to acknowledge the transition to womanhood, accompanied with a night of drunk tios and good food! This is a group of people who attempt to perform dances in front of families.
This hearty Dominican breakfast, features mashed plantains, fried cheese, fried salami, and eggs. It’s a power combo that packs some punches!
What is tres golpes?
This is a article of clothing that is incredibly comfortable and can be worn in any setting. However, in the hands of our mothers can pose to be a very dangerous item used in response to our bad behavior.
What is la chancla?
This South American country is famous for the Amazon rainforest and its vibrant Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Brazil?
This famous show depicts insane events and involves the appearance of a white rose throughout the episode and has a famous hymn that plays during pivotal character moments.
What is "La Rosa de Guadalupe"?
In many Latinx households, this heart-pounding moment happens when you realize you forgot to do something just as your parents are parking or walking in the door. (Hint:cooking related)
What is forgetting to defrost the chicken/meat?
This frothy Mexican drink, made from rice, cinnamon, and sugar, is a perfect refreshment after a meal—just don’t mistake it for a latte!
What is horchata?
This is a common rhyme/tune that you would hear after getting hurt as a child. It offers comfort and builds character.
What is "sana sana colita de rana"?
This island nation, just 90 miles from Florida, was at the center of a tense standoff Between the US and Russia in 1962.
What is Cuba?
This is a famous lyric from the famous disney channel featuring Ross Lynch, Raini Rodriguez, and Lauro Morano.
What is "Fiesta, salsa, Quinceñera..."
You see this at all latinx parties. When trying to find a bathroom or looking for a chair to sit in you will find this, especially after the hours of 12 am.
What is children sleeping on a chair/couch/furniture?
These stuffed masa flatbreads, often filled with ingredients like cheese, beans, or pork, are a staple of Central American cuisine. Their origins have been hotly debated between neighboring nations, and they are traditionally served with a fermented cabbage slaw.
What are pupusas?
This is a food that your mother, aunt, or grandmother would typically make on the hottest of days. It is very hearty and nourishing! (But not at all refreshing)
What is soup/caldo/sopa?
This ancient civilization from southern Mexico and Central America was way ahead of its time with its astronomical skills and a calendar that had everyone freaking out about the world ending in 2012!
What is the Maya (or Mayan civilization)?
What can be attributed to as the Jerry Springer Show of Latinx television, this show features a judge handling extremely dramatic cases. This is the phrase that every episode concludes on. (This phrase also includes the title of the show).
What is "He dicho caso cerrado!"
This is usually a topic brought up at dinners or family functions. This is a question you are asked especially when finally reaching the ages of 16+ by your tios and tias.
This ancient grain, cultivated in the high altitudes of the Andes for over 5,000 years, was considered "the mother of all grains" by the Incas and played a crucial role in their diet. Today, it's a global superfood, but it was once nearly eradicated during Spanish colonization.
What is quinoa?
This is a canon event for alot of children of only-spanish speaking parents. It involves a third party and is typically done at school at the end of each quarter/semester/year.
What is translating at parent teacher conferences?
This fruit caused a U.S.-backed coup in Guatemala in 1954, when the United Fruit Company’s influence led to the overthrow of President Jacobo Árbenz.
What is a banana?
In her 73 questions Vogue interview this famous artist reps her 'upbringing' in the Bronx very strongly and always refers to her "running up and down the block". What is the iconic food combo that she orders from the ock at the bodega.
What is a ham and cheese on a roll with an orange drink, ifykyk?
This is who your mom asks you to talk to, at random times on the phone, unprovoked.
Who is the random tia/tio/primo/etc. you’ve never seen or heard of