Spanish Speaking Countries
The largest Spanish speaking country by population.
Mexico
What is gazpacho?
Gazpacho is a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables. Gazpacho is widely eaten in Spain, particularly during hot summers, as it is refreshing and cool.
What is flamenco?
This genre of Spanish music, song, and dance originated from Andalusia in Spain.
Who is Diego Maradona and where is he from?
Diego Armando Maradona (1960 – 2020) was an Argentine professional footballplayer and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Who is Gabriel García Márquez?
This Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, was awarded the 1972 Neustadt International Prize for Literature and the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Madrid is the capital of …
Spain
What are tapas?
They are small plates, or appetizers that originated from Spain.
What is piñata?
Popular in Mexico, this decorated container made of papier-mâché is filled with small toys and/or candy, and then broken as part of a celebration.
Who is Lionel Messi and where is he from?
Lionel Andrés Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. Often considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes.
Who is Pablo Picasso?
This Spanish artist is famous for being the co-founder of cubist movement and the co-inventor of collage.
Buenos Aires is the capital of…
Argentina
What is paella?
This Spanish rice dish takes its name from the pan it is cooked in.
What is siesta?
This 3 hour break taken in the middle of the working day is popular in Spain and in most Latin American countries.
Who is Pele, and where is he from?
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Brazilian Portuguese) known as Pelé , is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century.
Who is Salvador Dalí?
This Spanish painter and filmmaker is best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work.
What is the capital of Colombia?
Bogota
What is ceviche?
This popular dish is made of fresh raw fish or shrimps marinated in lime juice and spiced with peppers.
What is corrida?
This activity is one of Spain’s emblematic traditions but recently became controversial due to concerns over animal welfare.
Who is Iker Casillas and where is he from?
Iker Casillas Fernández is a Spanish retired professional footballerwho played as a goalkeeper. Popularly dubbed "San Iker" ("Saint Iker") for his ability to produce spectacular saves, Casillas is widely considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.
Who is Frida Kahlo and where is she from?
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (1907 – 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Her paintings often had strong autobiographical elements and mixed realism with fantasy.
What is the capital of Cuba
La Habana
What is Tortilla?
A tortilla is a thin, circular unleavened flatbread originally made from maize hominy meal, and now also from wheat flour.
What is What is The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha (Don Quixote)?
This novel, written by Miguel de Cervantes, is considered the most influential work of Spanish literature and one of the best literary work ever written.
The first official boxing federation was founded in 1912 in _______ (country)?
Chile
Who is Jorge Luis Borges and where is he from?
Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (1899 – 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature. His best-known books, Fictions and The Aleph, are compilations of stories, including dreams, labyrinths, philosophers, libraries, mirrors, fictional writers, and mythology.