| 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 |
