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Madrid
The capital of Spain.
40,491,052
The population of Spain according to the unit overview.
The Euro
The currency of Spain which is shared with 11 other countries.
Castellano, cataln, gallego, and vasco
The four languages spoken in Spain.
Carmen Amaya
A famous Spanish bailaora (dancer).
Francisco de Goya
A famous Spanish artist.
Severo Ochoa
A famous Spanish biochemist.
El Bara
The nickname for FC Barcelona, the rival team of Real Madrid.
Himnos oficiales
Official songs that are an important part of the Spanish soccer experience.
El traje de sevillana
The traditional costume worn by girls during Seville's Feria de Abril celebration.
Sevillanas
A style of music and dance involving singing, guitar, and rhythmic clapping similar to flamenco.
Salvador Dal
A Spanish artist known for surrealist paintings like La persistencia de la memoria.
Surrealist Art
Art where the imagery reflects the artist's imagination and is often inspired by dreams.
Almacnes
The Spanish term for department stores.
Centros comerciales
The Spanish term for shopping centers or malls.
Los vaqueros or Los tejanos
The words used in Spain for jeans.
Stem-changing verbs (e→ie)
Verbs like querer, cerrar, and empezar where the stem vowel changes in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Stem-changing verbs (o→ue)
Verbs like poder, almorzar, costar, and dormir where the stem vowel changes in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Stem-changing verbs (e→i)
Verbs like servir and pedir where the stem vowel changes in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Direct object pronouns
Me, te, lo, la, nos, os, los, and las, used to replace direct object nouns.
Tener calor
A Spanish expression meaning to be hot.
Tener razon
A Spanish expression meaning to be right.
El Rastro
One of the oldest flea markets in Madrid where vendors sell antiques, clothing, and art every Sunday.
Chichicastenango
A town in Guatemala famous for its market selling Mayan handicrafts like huipiles.
Diego Velzquez
The official painter for King Philip IV of Spain and artist of Las meninas.
Antonio Colinas
A poet and novelist from Len, Spain, who wrote the poem Invierno tardo.
The Alhambra
A palace in Granada that serves as a notable example of Moorish architecture in Spain.
Al-Andalus
The area in southern Spain, now known as Andaluca, occupied by the Moors for almost 800 years.
Plaza Mayor
A major square in Madrid containing many cafs, restaurants, and a stamp market on Sundays.
El Corte Ingls
The largest department store in Madrid.
Cerro San Cristbal
A popular spot in Santiago, Chile, for eating, running, and biking within the Parque Metropolitano.
El Yunque
The only tropical rain forest in the care of the U.S. Forest Service, located in Puerto Rico.
El coquí
A tiny tree frog found in Puerto Rico, named for its distinctive song.
Viejo San Juan
The well-preserved colonial quarter of San Juan, famous for its narrow streets and brightly-colored houses with balconies.
Pinchos
Skewers of chicken or pork that are popular at barbecues and snack stands.
La piragua
A popular cold treat in Puerto Rico consisting of shaved ice with fruit syrup.
La cocina criolla
Traditional cooking in Puerto Rico which combines Spanish, African, and indigenous influences.
Tostones
Fried plantains, which are a common side dish in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Alcapurrias
A popular Puerto Rican snack food consisting of fried plantains stuffed with meat.
Bacalaítos
Puerto Rican codfish fritters.
Pupusa
A typical food from El Salvador consisting of a corn tortilla filled with beans, pork, and cheese.
Curtido
A spicy coleslaw often served with pupusas in El Salvador.
Semita
A sweet bread layered with pineapple marmalade popular in El Salvador.
Plaza de Colón
A popular square in Old San Juan with a statue of Christopher Columbus and plaques commemorating his achievements.
El desayuno
The meal eaten in the morning (breakfast).
El almuerzo
The meal eaten at midday (lunch).
La cena
The meal eaten in the evening (dinner).
Nutritivo(a)
Nutritious.
Jugo de china
The specific term used in Puerto Rico for orange juice (jugo de naranja).
Guineo
The specific term used in Puerto Rico for banana.
Compartir
A regular -ir verb meaning to share.
Vender
A regular -er verb meaning to sell.
Hacer
An irregular verb meaning to do or to make, with the first-person singular form 'hago'.
Tener hambre
To be hungry.
Tener sed
To be thirsty.
Tener ganas de…
To feel like doing something.
La sobremesa
A custom in many Spanish-speaking countries where families share time together at the table long after a meal is over.
El padrastro
Stepfather.
La madrastra
Stepmother.
La fecha de nacimiento
Birth date.
Mayor
Older.
Menor
Younger.
Mejor
Better.
Peor
Worse.
Rafael Tufiño
A Puerto Rican artist known for his portraits, such as 'Goyita,' which represent Puerto Rican women.
Fernando Sayán Polo
An artist from Peru whose painting 'Niña campesina sonriente' depicts a young girl in traditional Andean dress.
Quinceañera
A traditional 15th birthday celebration for girls in many Latin American countries, often including a religious ceremony and a banquet.
Quinceañero
The term used in Puerto Rico for a girl’s 16th birthday party, influenced by the 'Sweet Sixteen' in the U.S.
Zampoña
A traditional Andean wind instrument (panpipes) from Peru.
México, D.F. (Ciudad de México)
The capital city of Mexico.
el peso mexicano
The official currency of Mexico.
Población de México
109.955.400
Área de México
761.606 millas cuadradas
UNAM
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; one of the oldest and largest public universities in the Americas with over 270,000 students.
Chichén Itzá
The ruins of the ancient Mayan city that include structures for worship, sports, and astronomy, such as the pyramid of Kukulcán.
Jardín Principal
A tree-lined park in the center of San Miguel de Allende where people gather to stroll and listen to live music.
zócalo
A town square or plaza, very common in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries.
el horario
The Spanish term for a school or class schedule.
sacar una buena nota
To get a good grade on an exam or in a class.
tomar apuntes
To take notes during class.
pizarrón
The word used in Mexico for board or chalkboard (referred to as la pizarra in other countries).
el gis
The Mexican word for chalk (called la tiza in other Spanish-speaking regions).
la pluma
The word used in Mexico for pen (often called el bolígrafo or el boli elsewhere).
de vez en cuando
An expression of frequency meaning 'once in a while'.
todos los días
An expression of frequency meaning 'every day'.
tener que + infinitive
The grammatical structure used to talk about what someone has to do.
deprimido(a)
A vocabulary term for feeling depressed.
emocionado(a)
A vocabulary term for feeling excited.
al lado (de)
A location expression meaning 'next to'.
encima (de)
A location expression meaning 'on top (of)'.
estar
A verb meaning 'to be,' used to indicate location and to describe how people feel at a given moment.
Diego Rivera, José Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros
The three most notable Mexican muralists whose art promoted political and social views on history and technology.
Frida Kahlo
A famous Mexican artist who painted many self-portraits and was influenced by indigenous styles and traditional clothing.
Telesecundaria
A televised system of secondary schools in Mexico established in 1968 to broadcast educational programs via satellite.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, it honors the diverse backgrounds and cultures of Hispanic Americans.
Calle Ocho
A street in Miami's Little Havana known for its Cuban restaurants, cafés, and shops.
Freedom Tower
A historic landmark in Miami that houses the Cuban American Museum.
Fiesta San Antonio
A ten-day celebration with food, music, and parades that honors the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.
La Villita
San Antonio's oldest neighborhood which hosts many festival events.
Los Premios Juventud
An awards show held in Miami where teens vote for their favorite stars in music, film, and sports.