Hispanic Heritage Vocabulary

The word Hispanic means...

• People originally coming from an area where Spanish is spoken.

• Any person that can speak Spanish.

• Someone from Mexico only.

The word Latino means...

• A person who was born in South America or Central America only.

• A person who was born or lives in South America, Central America, or Mexico, or their family is from those areas.

• A person who was born in Mexico only.

The word heritage means...

• The things you do with your family to practice beliefs from your home country.

• Holidays you celebrate.

• The traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation.

A person who is a hero...

• Wears a cape always.

• Is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities.

• Has very triumphant achievements and can present super powers.

To be proud means...

• To be very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to.

• To like what you are doing because it is very fun.

• To brag to everyone that you completed a task.

When someone makes a contribution, they...

• Do something that does not cause something to happen or help others.

• Give a gift to someone to be kind.

• Do something helpful that causes something to happen, which is usually a great help to many people.

Why do people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

• To celebrate all of the great things about Hispanic cultures and traditions.

• To remember and recognize important latino heroes.

• To learn more about Spanish speaking countries and the language, culture, traditions, and holidays celebrated in Central America, South America, and Mexico.

• All of these.

Hispanic Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by...

• Cooking traditional foods.

• Having parades and festivals.

• Making, playing, and dancing to traditional music.

• All of these.