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It originated in Panama in the late 1980s, and gained popularity in Puerto Rico during the 1990s. It blends reggae, and hip-hop.
What is Reggaeton?
Originated in Mexico, with roots tracing back to indigenous populations, such as the Aztecs, who used soft, flat corn tortillas filled with ingredients like fish or organ meat.
What is a Taco?
Missing home, family, and familiar food during your first motnsh at college.
What is homesickness?
This term refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries.
What is Hispanic?
Umbrella
What is Paraguas?
It originated in the Dominican Republic in the early 20th century, originally as a marginalized genre, from the low income communities.
What is Bachata?
Originated with the indigenous Pipil tribes in what is now El Salvador over 2,000 to 3,000 years ago. Derived from the Nahuatl word for "stuffed," these thick, handmade corn tortillas were historically filled with local herbs, squash, and beans before evolving to include pork and cheese, serving as a staple Salvadoran dish.
What is a Pupusa?
Being the first in your family to attend college.
What is a first-generation student?
This term includes people form Latin America, including Brazil.
What is Latino/Latina/Latinx?
What is Avergonzado?
Originated in Jamaica in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was later adapted by Dominican and Puerto Rican artists. It now thrives as one catchy melody in the Caribbean.
What is Dembow?
Signature dish from Puerto Rico. It consists of fried green plantains mashed in a mortar with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings. It has deep roots in African, Taino, and Spanish culinary traditions, originating from West African fufu brought to the Caribbean.
What is Mofongo?
Working or helping your family financially while attending school.
What is financial/family responsibility?
This identity refers to Latin Americans of African descent.
What is Afro-Latino?
Marshmellow
What is Malvaviscos?
Originated in Colombia's Caribbean coast during the 20th century. It combines African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences, and the lyrics have stories of love, folklore, and daily life.
What is Vallenato?
Originated on the Pacific coast of 5th-century Peru, particularly with the ancient Moche civilization 2,000–3,000 years ago. Originally, raw fish was marinated in local fermented passionfruit juice, salt, and chili, later adopting Spanish-introduced lime and onions. Peru is considered the birthplace of this iconic dish.
What is Ceviche?
The belief that every Hispanic/Latinx looking person speaks Spanish. The belief that Hispanic/Latinx people have big families. The belief that every Hispanic/Latinx person is loud.
What is a stereotype?
This identity refers to people with both Indigenous and Spanish heritage.
What is Mestizo?
Bat - the animal
What is Murcielago?
Originated in the rural countryside of Mexico in the mid-19th century, well before the 1910-1920 Mexican Revolution. It grew from traditional folk songs on ranch lands, emerging as a patriotic symbol of rural life.
What is Ranchera?
Originated in the 18th-19th century in Valencia, Spain, as a humble, rustic rice dish cooked by farmers over open fires. It was created in the Albufera region, using local ingredients like snails, rabbit, duck, and beans, reflecting a blend of Roman (the pan) and Arab (the rice) culinary traditions.
What is Paella?
Feeling like you don't belong in academic spaces despite your achievements.
What is imposter syndrome?
This region includes countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador and has strong Indigenous influence.
What are the Andes?
Blinds - What covers windows
What is Persianas?