la clase de espanol midterm Flashcards
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the third largest geysers in the world, found in Chile
Tatio Geysers
the third largest salt flat in the world
Salar de Atacama
intended to be a coin mint, but became the palace of the president; in Chile
El Palacio de la Moneda
one of the most beautiful places in Chile
Patagonia
the national dance of Chile
cueca
small food stands with roofs made from tree branches
fondas
a Chilean cowboy
huaso
“the broken Chilean”
roto chileno
____ is Chile’s largest meal customarily
lunch
a stew with a clear broth, meat and potatoes found in Chile
cazuela
similar to American chicken pot pie; called “corn cake”
pastel de choclo
similar to a turnover with meat and onions or shellfish
empanada
quick snack that Chile practices
once
a popular seafood dish in Chile which translates to “clams with Parmesan”
machas a la parmesana
most well known portion of Iguazu Falls, called “Devil’s Throat”
Garaganta del Diablo
the flea market in Argentina every Sunday in San Telmo
La Feria de San Telmo (San Telmo Flea Market)
the president’s executive office in Argentina
La Casa Rosada
Argentina’s mixture of oil, vinegar, parsley, red pepper flakes, and garlic
chimichurri
a cast iron grill over a wood and charcoal fire
parrilla
Argentina food meaning “grilled”; meat dish
asado
“candy of milk”
dulce de leche
Argentina’s term for a man who works, hunts, and lives on his own
gaucho
Costa Rican food made by cooking rice and beans together so that the rice absorbs all of the flavors and liquids from the beans
gallo pinto
native Costa Ricans
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