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A family in Mexico

Vocab for quiz

TermDefinition
barbacoa Goat meat cook in an underground pit.
Benito Juárez A Mexican Hero.
cafe de ollita A very sweet ceremonial drink made with unrefined sugar and cinnamon.
campesino farmer
charra female horse rider
charreada rodeo
charro male horse rider
cochinita pibil a Mayan style pork
colas A contest for men, a rider must ride a full gallop, grab a bull byu the tail, and flip the heavy animal to the ground.
desayuno breakfast
el globo a handmade balloon made of colored tissue paper; it is an old Mexican tradition.
el juego de manos The hand game.
escaramuza charra A women's event at the rodeo
fiesta celebrations and holidays
Lunes del Cerro Monday on the hill. (An Indian dance festival)
Oaxaca A large state in southern Mexico
masa corn flour to make tortillas
memela a corn tortilla wrapped around beans, red or green chili sauce and cheese.
mestizo a person who is a mix of indian and spanish parents
zócalo town square or plaza
Monté Albán the ruins of the pyramids of a Zapotec Indian civilization.
Queretaro Another state in Mexico
Señor Mister or Sir
Señora Mrs. or Ms.
Zapotec an Indian civilization
Created by: Ms. Carlson
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