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Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the 5th of May. On this day in 1862 the Mexican Army of 4000 men beat a French army of 8000 at Puebla in Mexico. However it is a completely different holiday than Mexican Independence

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Cinco de Mayo is May 5 in Spanish. As a holiday, it originated when people celebrated the Mexican forces winning the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War.

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Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday

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They won the battle of Puebla.

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in Mexico

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Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican victory over an army from which country?

Cinco de mayo'(5th of may) is in ARGENTINA


How do you say happy cinco de mayo to your friends and family in Spanish?

Feliz cinco de mayo!


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How do you wish someone a Happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish?

Feliz Cinco de Mayo ¡Cinco feliz De Mayonesa!


What name do Mexicans give Cinco de Mayo?

Precisely that: Cinco de Mayo.


What is the traditional Mexican greeting for Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday. It originated in California during the 1860's and is a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla. A simple "Feliz Cinco de Mayo!" will do just fine or "Tenga un feliz Cinco de Mayo!" ("Have a happy 5th of May!") Cinco de Mayo is NOT the same as Mexican Independence Day, which takes place on September 16th and is also known as "El Grito de Dolores" ("The Shout of Dolores," referring to the cry of independence issued on that day in 1810 from the town of Dolores.)


In what state of which country is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

Puebla, Mexico.


Country who won the war in Cinco de Mayo 1862?

The "cinco de mayo" was a battle, during the French intervention (1861-1867). Ultimately, Mexico won the war.


Feliz Cinco de Mayo mi hombre?

Happy Cinco de Mayo my man!


When is the celebration of Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the 5th of May, and that is when it is celebrated.


How do you happy Cinco de Mayo in spanish?

The translation would be "Felíz Cinco de Mayo." Note that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico!


Who were the main characters from each country in Cinco de Mayo?

cat in the hat