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Cinco De Mayo Vocabulary Words

amigo Spanish word for friend
battle conflict between armies or struggle between two persons
castanets a pair of small cymbal-like instruments that are attached to the thumb and another finger and struck together; often used by dancers
comida Spanish word for food or meal
conquest the act of conquering; often associated with acquiring territory through war
fiesta Spanish word for festival, party or feast day
maraca a percussion instrument made from a hollowed out gourd that is filled with pebbles or beans
mariachi a band that plays mariachi music; the name for a street band in Mexico.
Mayo Spanish word for the month of May
piñata a decorated, papier-mâché container filled with candy and toys that is hung up and then broken with a stick by blindfolded people
pueblo Spanish word for town
salsa a spicy sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and peppers

 

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