Traditional Spanish-speaking Country Meals Quiz

Traditional Meals in Spanish-Speaking Countries

• In Mexico, traditional meals include tacos and chili (a flat, round, wheat pancake with red beans in a sauce wrapped up inside).
• In Venezuela, traditional meals include pabellón (meat, usually beef, cut into strips, served with rice or vegetables).
• In Cuba, traditional meals include congrí, carne de puerco asado, yuca y tostones (black beans, roast pork, cassava, and plantain chips).
• In Spain, traditional meals include paella (savory rice cooked with chicken, shrimps, saffron, and other seasonings).

Meal Times in Spain

• Lunch is eaten late in the afternoon, around 3:00 to 4:00 o'clock.
• Dinner is also eaten late, from 9:00 pm onwards, except in Andalucia where it is eaten at 10:00 pm.
• This meal is called la cena.

Siesta and Work Break

• During the day, Spaniards take a break from work and go home for lunch.
• They usually take a nap after lunch, called a siesta.

Meal Times in Other Countries

• In other countries, lunchtime (el almuerzo) is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• Dinner (la comida) is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Eating Out and Shopping for Food

• Una fonda is a small restaurant where locals eat and tourists can find cheap accommodation.
• El mercado (the market) is a place to buy fruit, green vegetables, starchy vegetables, meat, fish, lamb, beef, etc.
• La placita or el puesto (a roadside stand or stall) sells fruit and vegetables.
• A bodega, tienda de comida, or tienda de ultramarinos (small food shop or grocery) sells canned goods, sugar, flour, rice, etc.