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100

A common response to this question would be "bien, y tu?"

What is "Como estas?"

100

A common phrase said when you experience a brief discomfort or inconvenience in the midwest.

What is "Ufdah?"

100

A meal prepared in a casserole, frequently with beef, green beans, and tater tots. Served mucho in Minnesota.

What is Tater Tot Hot Dish?

100

2002 was the last time the US and Mexico competed in a World Cup, this team was the winner of that game.

Who is the Mexico Futbol team?

100

This city is the oldest city in North America.

What is Mexico City?

200

Commonly said in response to something that is tragic. "What a shame!"

What does "Que lastima!" mean?

200
A common American phrase for when you should stop and think about what you are doing. May be said to a cowboy.

When do I say "Hold your horses?"

200

The worlds largest one of these was made in Mexico. It weighed 150lbs and was over 164ft long.

What is a Tamale?

200

This Disney movie has music inspiration from many Mexican music styles, such as: huapango, jarocho, renchera, and baladas.

What is Disney's Coco?

200

This Minnesotan has won a Nobel Prize in Literature (There are 2).

Who is Bob Dylan/Sinclair Lewis?

300

A common Spanish expression for when you need to warn someone, "Watch out!"

What does "Aguas!" mean?

300

Commonly used a replacement for "yes" in the midwest.

What is the meaning of "you betcha?"

300

A common American chain restaurant where you are always eating good in the neighborhood, and half-apps are frequently served.

What is Applebees?

300
This artist started as a Disney Channel star and is a 3x platinum artist with songs such as "Lose you to love me" on her album "Rare" (2020).

Who is Selena Gomez?

300

This Hot sauce brand is the name for a person from downtown Guadalajara. Their mascot is a mariachi.

What is Tapatio Hot Sauce?

400

A slang word in Guadalajara for something that is cool.

What is "chido?"

400

Something that is absolutely delicious, you may say this jokingly.

What is "scrumptious" or "bussin'?"

400

A mexican dish of potatoes, carrots, and beef. A specialty of Chef Jimenez.

What is "Picadillo?"

400

This DC superhero's powers are inherited from a piece of alien technology called "the Scarab." The hero has a had a movie in theatres.

Who is "The Blue Beetle?"

400

Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted into the Union in this year.

When was 1958?

500

This saying can roughly be translated to "Consultar con la almohada"

How would you say "Go sleep on it?"

500

Commonly used to describe a person who is disorganized or is unsure of where to get started or what to do next.

What is "running around like a chicken with your head cut off?"

500
This dish typically served in Mexi-American restaurants translates roughly to "little strip." This is due to being originally a Skirt Steak meal, but now typically has many protein choices.

What are "Fajitas?"

500

Alejandro González Iñárritu directed this movie that won 3 Oscars in 2016, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

What is "The Revenant?"

500

Guadlajara is the birthplace of this piece type clothing.

What is a sombrero?