Vocabulario de América del Norte y Central - Cuba

a piece of land surrounded by water

an area of scenery visible in a single view

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

full of activity, excitement, and energy

relating to the people who originally lived in a particular place before others arrived or settled there

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

a person who is legally owned by another person and forced to work without personal freedom

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

the state of being free from the control of others

a person who supports, advocates, or takes part in a political or social revolution

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

the revolution led by Fidel Castro and a small band of guerrilla fighters against a corrupt dictatorship in Cuba; 1956-1959

related to a system where resources are collectively owned and distributed equally among citizens

a country under the control of one government

a state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States

describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

a self-propelled weapon launched through the air toward a target, typically carrying an explosive charge

a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

a slow, sensual Latin dance with hip movements, originating in Cuba

a lively Afro-Cuban dance with syncopated steps and rhythmic hip movements

a repeated pattern of beats or sounds in music

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

(of weather or climate) very hot and humid, often with heavy rainfall

a vast area of flat land

a person who fights against an established government or ruling authority

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

ready-to-eat food or beverages that are sold by vendors in public places

a Spanish or Mexican fried dough pastry, typically in the shape of a long, ridged stick

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

a government order imposing a trade barrier

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region

a roll of tobacco for smoking

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

the state of being important or worthy of attention