| amigo |
a male friend |
| battle
|
a conflict between two military units, usually over land or resources |
| castanets
|
two pieces of wood that make a distinct noise when clacked together |
| comida
|
the big meal of each day in Mexico |
| conquest
|
a journey that has the ultimate goal of taking over power or land from another force |
| fiesta
|
a celebration, usually for a holiday or to commemorate country events |
| maraca
|
a rattle with seeds inside that makes sounds when shaken |
| mariachi
|
a band of musicians who usually dress the same to play cultural music |
| Mayo |
The spanish translation for the month of May |
| piņata |
a paper maiche decoration filled with candy and toys that is hit by children to spill the contents |
| pueblo
|
a home or other structure built with adobe and stone |
| salsa |
a hot sauce made with chili and beans used for dipping chips or garnishing food |
