General Spanish Terms
How do you ask someone if they speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
Who is the current president?
Dina Boluarte Zegarra
About how many kinds of potatoes are there in Peru?
4,000+
What is the term for "breed" in Spanish?
Raza
These colorful birds are known for being territorial omnivores (and loving Froot Loops)
Toucans
Ask me 'Where is the bathroom?'
¿Dónde está el baño?
What does a traditional outfit consist of? (women)
A skirt (pollera), a hat (chullo), and a shawl (mantilla)
Name the 5 main ingredients used in Peruvian dishes
Rice, potatoes, chicken, fish, and Peruvian hot peppers
That their dog is "Suspicious/Untrusting"
These big cats have such incredible jaw strength that they can pierce their teeth through tortoise shells... and human skulls
Jaguars
¿Puede ayudarme? Means what?
Can you help me?
How many other languages are spoken in Peru? (including different dialects)
72
What award has Peruvian cuisine won for the 7th year in a row?
World's Leading Culinary Destination
How do you ask an owner what their pet's last vaccinations were?
?Última vacunación?
This camelid is the national animal of Peru
Vicuña
Ask me to trade $20 to soles
¿Puedo cambiar 20 dólares estadounidenses?
the Incas
The dish 'el cuy asado' is made of what meat?
Guinea pig
An owner tells you their pet eats "Restos de Comida." What does this mean?
Leftovers (Human Food)
This bear with a white patch that looks like a face mask is the ONLY native species in all of South America
What does the following sentence mean? “Creo que me está afectando la altura.”
"I think that the altitude is affecting me."
What is the name of the largest Amerindian ethnic group in Peru?
Quechua
Should you eat a really heavy or a really light meal to help with altitude sickness?
Really light!
An owner tells you her dog is "embarazada." What does this mean?
Her dog is pregnant!
These long-nosed mammals have an insane sense of smell, allowing them to find prey easily. They are also strong, known to rip apart crocodile nests, dig into decaying logs, and overturning stones
Coati/coatimundis