a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other
to be around something on all sides
describing people or regions where Spanish is the primary language spoken
an area of scenery visible in a single view
full of energy, enthusiasm, and life
a group of mountains or hills in a line
associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation
a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall
(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon
a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air
(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling
to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities
someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose
a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point
a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus
a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective
the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there
to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work
the state of being free from the control of others
a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve
to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding
a mixture in which different elements are combined evenly
the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority
a Mexican holiday celebrated to honor and remember deceased loved ones, typically on November 1st and 2nd
to show a lot of respect for someone or something
a person who one cares deeply about, such as a family member, close friend, or significant other
to no longer be alive
the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity
to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive
a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day
a group of musicians that perform Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes
the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns
to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer
in or to all parts of the world
containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients
a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste
a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food
a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring
a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually
the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun
so memorable that being forgotten is impossible
places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
a natural underwater structure formed by coral
the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment
related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights
during situations when help, support, or assistance is required
a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape
to separate or split something into distinct parts or sections
to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting
| North and Central America Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Canada | Mexico | Cuba |
| Guatemala | El Salvador | Nicaragua | Haiti |
| Costa Rica | Panama | ||
