A Game About Spain’s Stereotypes
A stereotype is like a cultural shortcut — easy to use in humor or conversation, but not really true for everyone. Spain’s stereotypes are a generalization — not always negative, but usually oversimplified. Stereotypes in Spain (and everywhere) often come from history, tradition, and past realities that no longer reflect how people live today.
Spanish Stereotypes Game
Welcome to the Spanish Stereotypes Game! Test your knowledge about common perceptions and stereotypes associated with Spain. Do you think you can separate fact from fiction? In this fun quiz, you’ll be presented with ten statements regarding Spanish culture and lifestyle. Your task is to determine whether you think each statement is true or false. Remember, not everything you hear about Spain is accurate! At the end of the game, you’ll receive your score along with explanations for each answer. Good luck!
Common Spanish Stereotypes by Region
A Basque can open a walnut with his bare hands
Strong, sturdy, big eaters, lovers of cider and meat.
Proud of their traditions, hardworking, serious, sometimes stubborn.
A bit closed-off to outsiders, but very loyal.
Catalans don’t buy soda, they shake water
Hardworking, pragmatic, business-minded.
Thrifty (the classic cliché is that Catalans are stingy with money).
Very proud of their culture/language, and politically independent-minded.
An Andalusian’s calendar has only two days: today… and mañana
Cheerful, witty, talkative, great sense of humor.
Laid-back, relaxed, not very punctual, sometimes unfairly called “lazy.”
Strong association with: Flamenco, fiestas, and sunny beaches.
If you meet a Galician on a staircase, you’ll never know if he’s going up or down
Mysterious, indecisive
Reserved, humble, but also witty.
Strong association with: Rain, witches (meigas), mysticism, and seafood.