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1.  spanish word for sausage                               1.  spanish word for grilled steak
2.  spanish word for stuffed chili peppers              2.  Christmas in Mexico
3.  a film produced by Soto                                 3.  spanish word for beans
4.  spanish word for yes                                      7.  Soto book about a Christmas tale
5.  month Pasadas is celebrated                           9.  Soto book/cover featuring Chato's barrio
6.  Gary's last name
8.  state where Gary Soto grew up