Castells
El Cucuy
Comidas Latinas
Vocab
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100

What is a Castell?

A human tower. 

100

In the U.S, El Cucuy is similar to...?

Boogeyman

100

What are tamales wrapped in?

Corn husk. 

100
If a person is "simpática" it means they are...?

Nice/Friendly

100

True or false: El Cucuy is an animal. 

False

200

Why are Castells important?

They are an important cultural tradition. People take pride in participating in the competition. 

200

Why is the legend of "El Cucuy" told?

To scared children, to get children to behave/go to sleep, to discipline children.

200

What are the following foods IN ENGLISH? 

Cebolla, Chiles, Maiz, Mariscos. 

Onion, Spices, Corn, Seafood. 

200

Conjugate "Beber"

Bebo, bebes, bebe, bebemos, beben

200

In the story "El lobo hambriento", to what 3 places did the wolf go to and why?

McDonald's, Subway, Pizza Hut. 

Because he was hungry. 

300

How are Castells categorized/labeled? 

Numbers and letters. (Ex: 2d9)

How many floors & people per floor. 

300

What will "El Cucuy" do to children if they misbehave?

Take them and eat them.

300

How is ceviche made? (What is it cooked in?)

It is cooked in the lime juice. 

300

Translate: No puedo ir a la escuela. 

I cannot go to school. 

300

What is the opposite of "buscar"? EN ESPAÑOL

encontrar

400

In which city AND country did Castells originate?

Tarragona, Spain

400

How do children react to seeing el cucuy? 

(hint: 2 reactions)

They scream or they are too scared to scream (freeze).

400

What are the 4 ingredients in a sándwich cubano?

jamon, pepinillos, mostaza, queso. 

400

Write a sentence using "lo ayuda".

 

400

Translate: Miramos a Maria correr hacia una nueva oportunidad.

We look at Maria run towards a new opportunity. 

500

Put these in Castell order. 

Acotxador, Pinya, Enxaneta, Tronc

Enxaneta

Acotxador

Tronc

Pinya

500

In the story we HEARD, "El Cucuy" used his big ____ _____ to listen to the 2 girls cry. 

Big red ear. 

500

What are TWO differences between pupusas and empandas?

Empanadas are fried. 

Pupusas are made with queso. 

Pupusas - El Salvador/ Empanadas - Latin America

500

Write a sentence using "sabes, tienes que, simpático"

 

500

What does conjugation mean? 

Changing verbs to match/adapt to subject pronouns