Spain

• Geography

• History

• Culture

• Food

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Geografía

3

Madrid-capital

4

Cataluña-Barcelona

Barça 5

La Coruña-northern Spain

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Valencia

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Anadalucia

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Las Islas Canarias

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History

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Introduction to

Spanish Foods

Influences on Traditional Foods

• Cooking Elements:

– Romans

– Moors

• Ingredients:

– Imports from exploration of new word

• Spanish history includes much time overrun by outsiders

wanting to take over. Resulting in absorption of wide range

of cooking styles.

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Ingredients From New World

• Tomato

• Potato

• Sweet Potato

• Vanilla

• Chocolate

• Beans

• Zucchini

• Peppers

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Agricultural Production

• Largest producer of olives in world

• Chief agricultural products:

Barley Potatoes

Milk Tomatoes

Olives Wheat

Oranges Grapes

• Poor soil and dry climate results in low production.

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Livestock

• Sheep main livestock

• Europe’s leading fishing country

– Fishing industry includes:

• Mussels

• Sardines

• Cod

• Anchovies

• Squid

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Spanish Meals

• 8:00 am light breakfast

• 11:00 am midmorning breakfast

• 1:00 pm tapas

• 2:00 lunch

• Between 5:00 and 6:00 tea and pastries

• Between 8:00 and 9:00 tapas

• Between 10:00 and Midnight dinner

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Light Breakfast

• 8:00 am

• Includes coffee or thick hot chocolate and

churros or bread

• Churros are fried doughnuts

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Midmorning Breakfast

• Served at 11:00 am

• Usually includes:

– Grilled sausages

– Fried squid

– Bread with tomato

– Omelet

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Tapas

• Light snacks or appetizers

• Eaten with fingers or toothpicks

• Found in most cafés and bars

– Not unusual to find 20 or more on menu

• Word means cover or lid

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Tapas Continued

• Originated in Andalucia

• 1st tapas included thin slice of sausage or ham placed over

mouth of glass to keep flies out

• Today they may include: olives, toasted almonds, veal

rolls, stuffed peppers, peppery octopus, cheese, or dips

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Lunch (Comida)

• Main meal of day

• Nearly all businesses close during lunch period

• Eaten at home

• Three courses

1. Soup or salad

2. Fish, meat, vegetables

3. Fruit and cheese

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Between Lunch and Dinner

• Merienda

– Tea and pastries

– Between 5:00 and 6:00 pm

• Tapas

– Between 8:00 and 9:00 pm

– May skip evening meal if eat substantial amount of tapas

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Dinner

• Served between 10:00 pm and midnight

• Includes three light courses

• May include:

– Soup

– Omelets

– Fruit

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Desserts

• Not emphasized on menus

• Not popular in their culture

• Desserts they do serve:

– Flan- an egg custard topped with caramel

– Ice cream

– Fresh glass of orange juice

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Paella

• Spain’s signature dish

• 1st prepared in Valencia

• Each region has own recipe

• Named after two-handled metal pan in which it was cooked and served

• Ingredients may include: chicken, red peppers, shellfish, peas, snails, sausage, tomatoes

• Served over saffron flavored rice

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Gazpacho

• Liquid Salad

• From region of Andalucia

• Made from ripe tomatoes, bell

peppers, cucumbers, garlic, and bread moistened with olive

oil, vinegar, and ice water

• Served cold

• Different Regions have own versions

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Other Popular Foods

• Sausages (chorizo) flavored with paprika or garlic

• Meat and Vegetable Stews

• Garlic and tomatoes flavor many dishes

• Olive oil common ingredient

• Sauces accompany many dishes

• Wine usually accompanies meals

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Spanish Culture

Clothing

• Modern, conservative,

stylish

• Girls wear trousers

• Boys are into designer

wear

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Money Matters

• Most major credit cards

are accepted

• Most places have

ATMs that allow you to

withdraw cash with

your card

• 1 US Dollar = .77 Euro

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Nightlife

• Evenings start with el paseo

• Spanish life is lived in the streets

• Street cafes and bars

• Nightclubs are the main attraction for teenagers31

Fiestas and Traditions

• Each town has their

own celebrations

• Celebrate national

holidays such as

Christmas, Easter, All

Saint’s Day, ect.

• Majority of festivities

are religious based

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Bullfighting

• The National Sport of

Spain

• 711 AD

• 24,000 bulls are killed

each year

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Flamenco

• The Great Spanish Tradition

• Cante: the song

• Baile: the dance

• Guitarra: guitar playing

• Product of the Gypsies

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Spanish Speaking

Countries

Do you know where Spanish is

spoken?

The Caribbean

Central America

Europe

North America

South America

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The Caribbean – Las Antillas

Cuba

Capital La Habana

Facts #1 producer of sugar

Guantanamo Naval Base belong to US

Known worldwide for its cigars

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La República Dominicana

Capital Santo Domingo

Facts Santo Domingo is the oldest American

city, established in 1496

shares the island with Haiti

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Puerto Rico

Capital San Juan

Facts Commonwealth of the US as of 1898

American citizens as of 1917

Ponce de León first governor

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Central America

Guatemala

Capital La Ciudad de Guatemala

Facts Most populated country of CA

Was the seat of the Mayas, one of the

most advanced ancient civilizations

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Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa

Facts Most mountainous of CA countries

US buys 90% of their exported products

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El Salvador

Capital San Salvador

Facts Smallest country in CA

Only CA country with no Atlantic coast

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Nicaragua

Capital Managua

Facts Largest CA country

Largest cattle producing country in CA

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Costa Rica

Capital San José

Facts Only American country without an army

Traditionally a democratic country

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Panamá

Capital La Ciudad de Panamá

Facts US built Panama Canal

Panama Canal only way for ship or boat to

cross from Atlantic to Pacific without going

to tip of South America

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España

Capital Madrid

Facts Columbus received monetary support

from Queen Isabel which resulted in the

discovery of the New World

Ruled by Dictator Francisco Franco

1939-1971

Ruled by King Juan Carlos I 1975-present

Europe

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North America

México

Capital La Ciudad de México

Facts Chichén-Itzá ruins of Mayas and Toltecas

La Ciudad de México founded on ruins of

Tenochtitlán, ancient capital of Aztecs

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1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each. 48

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

49

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

Rebirth

50

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

Rebirth

Greek and Roman cultures

51

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

Rebirth

Greek and Roman cultures

Don Quixote --the first

novel

52

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

Rebirth

Greek and Roman cultures

Don Quixote --the first

novel

1. GOLD (get rich!)

53

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

Rebirth

Greek and Roman cultures

Don Quixote --the first

novel

1. GOLD (get rich!)

2. GLORY (get fame!)

54

1. What is Spain’s

dominate religion?

2. What does

“renaissance” mean?

3. What two cultures

did the Renaissance

study and imitate?

4. What did Cervantes

write?

5. What were the three

major motivations for

exploration—briefly

explain each.

Roman Catholic

Rebirth

Greek and Roman cultures

Don Quixote --the first

novel

1. GOLD (get rich!)

2. GLORY (get fame!)

3. GOD (proselytize

Christianity)55

6. Why did Columbus

set sail?

7. In what year did

Columbus “discover”

America?

8. What is Ferdinand

Magellan best

remembered for?

9.What did Hernan

Cortez do?

10. What did

Francisco Pizzaro do? 56

6. Why did Columbus

set sail?

7. In what year did

Columbus “discover”

America?

8. What is Ferdinand

Magellan best

remembered for?

9.What did Hernan

Cortez do?

10. What did

Francisco Pizzaro do?

Find a western route to India

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6. Why did Columbus

set sail?

7. In what year did

Columbus “discover”

America?

8. What is Ferdinand

Magellan best

remembered for?

9.What did Hernan

Cortez do?

10. What did

Francisco Pizzaro do?

Find a western route to India

1492

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6. Why did Columbus

set sail?

7. In what year did

Columbus “discover”

America?

8. What is Ferdinand

Magellan best

remembered for?

9.What did Hernan

Cortez do?

10. What did

Francisco Pizzaro do?

Find a western route to India

1492

Crew was first to

circumnavigate the Earth.

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6. Why did Columbus

set sail?

7. In what year did

Columbus “discover”

America?

8. What is Ferdinand

Magellan best

remembered for?

9.What did Hernan

Cortez do?

10. What did

Francisco Pizzaro do?

Find a western route to India

1492

Crew was first to

circumnavigate the Earth.

Conquered the Aztec (gold);

claimed Mexico for Spain

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6. Why did Columbus

set sail?

7. In what year did

Columbus “discover”

America?

8. What is Ferdinand

Magellan best

remembered for?

9.What did Hernan

Cortez do?

10. What did

Francisco Pizzaro do?

Find a western route to India

1492

Crew was first to

circumnavigate the Earth.

Conquered the Aztec (gold);

claimed Mexico for Spain

Conquered the Inca (potato); claimed much of

S. America for Spain 61

11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

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11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

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11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

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11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

A. African slaves brought from Africa

65

11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

A. African slaves brought from Africa

C. Colonies imitate parent

country

66

11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

A. African slaves brought from Africa

C. Colonies imitate parent

country

E. European immigrate to N. and S.

America

67

11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

A. African slaves brought from Africa

C. Colonies imitate parent

country

E. European immigrate to N. and S.

America

D. Demise of Maya, Aztec, and Inca

68

11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

A. African slaves brought from Africa

C. Colonies imitate parent

country

E. European immigrate to N. and S.

America

D. Demise of Maya, Aztec, and Inca

Horses, cattle, and smallpox

69

11. Name two Spanish

conquistadors:

12. What were the effects

of European exploration

13. In the Columbian

exchange, what went

from Europe to America

14. In the Columbian

exchange, which three

products were shipped

from America to Europe

Cortez and Pizarro

R. Rigid class system and dictatorships in

Latin America

A. African slaves brought from Africa

C. Colonies imitate parent

country

E. European immigrate to N. and S.

America

D. Demise of Maya, Aztec, and Inca

Horses, cattle, and smallpox

Potato, corn, and tobacco

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15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?71

15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

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15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

R. Race based slavery

(Africans)

73

15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

R. Race based slavery

(Africans)

O. Oh, cash crops:

cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee

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15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

R. Race based slavery

(Africans)

O. Oh, cash crops:

cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee

P. Plantation system grows cash crops

75

15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

R. Race based slavery

(Africans)

O. Oh, cash crops:

cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee

P. Plantation system grows cash crops

S. Slaves brought over on Middle

Passage

76

15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

R. Race based slavery

(Africans)

O. Oh, cash crops:

cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee

P. Plantation system grows cash crops

S. Slaves brought over on Middle

Passage

Catholic missionaries—

converted natives

77

15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in

America

R. Race based slavery

(Africans)

O. Oh, cash crops:

cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee

P. Plantation system grows cash crops

S. Slaves brought over on Middle

Passage

Catholic missionaries—

converted natives

Dictatorships

Rigid class system—Spanish

on top78

15. The effects of the

Columbian exchange:

16. Who were the

Jesuits?

17. Describe the

government and

society structure of

Spanish colonies.

18. What is

mercantilism?

C. Cash crops grown in America

R. Race based slavery (Africans)

O. Oh, cash crops:

cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee

P. Plantation system grows cash

crops

S. Slaves brought over on Middle

Passage

Catholic missionaries—converted

natives

Dictatorships

Rigid class system—Spanish on

top

Economic Theory: says

wealth=power, so collect bullion79

19. What country had

the most bullion?

20. What effect did

the bullion have?

21. Why did Spain

decline as a power?

80

19. What country had

the most bullion?

20. What effect did

the bullion have?

21. Why did Spain

decline as a power?

Spain

81

19. What country had

the most bullion?

20. What effect did

the bullion have?

21. Why did Spain

decline as a power?

Spain

Severe inflation—ruined

economy

82

19. What country had

the most bullion?

20. What effect did

the bullion have?

21. Why did Spain

decline as a power?

Spain

Severe inflation—ruined

economy

Did not industrialize

83

los

festivales

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Since every town is associated with a particular saint festivals occur all year

long. The duration of the festival can last from 1 to 10 days, depending on the

saint and the town.

Celebrated in a high-spirited way. Street parties, processions, huge dances in

town’s central plaza, masked figures, traveling

fairs, food, alcohol, gambling, music, bullfighting, fireworks, rodeos, in some

places soccer tournaments, cockfights, horse races, beauty contests. People

may visit the beach all day. Indigenous peoples dress in native costumes and

show traditional dances and music such as the Mayans in Guatemala.

Everything in a town comes to a stop.

All Saint’s Day

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Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe:

Before leaving Spain fro the Americas, many adventurers visited a shrine in the

small town of Guadalupe. There they prayed to an image of the Virgin Mary for

a safe journey and success. The name of the town and the Virgin were carried

to many places in the Spanish colonies.

Examples:

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Basilica de la Virgin de GuadalupeExamples:

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Begins with celebrations at La Misa Del Gallo or the Mass of the Rooster when

thousands go to church, even those that do not normally attend. Common is the

nativity scene (nacimiento or presebre) that are often life-size. Money dictates

amount of decorations and gifts. Most countries have Christmas trees.

Beginning sometime between November 26 to December 16 depending on the

country: church members and villagers practice posados or “inns” taking

statues of the Virgin Mary and Joseph from house to house every night being

rejected until a door is finally opened.

December 15 / St. Nicholas Day

December 23, sing, pray, and eat together at every house. Sing villancicos

(carols) together. Asaltos – surprise visits by groups of friends going from one

house to another, calling to friends to join the party, lots of noise and drinking.

Children ask for aguinaldo (or small gift) .

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Venezuela - In the Andean region of Táchira, Mérida and Trujillo, the celebration

called La Paradura del Niño is focused on Jesus as a child. It is celebrated

around the 6th of January. It is a procession in which the baby in the manger is

placed on a large handkerchief and each corner is held by a person who hold a

candle in his hands. The baby is paraded around the town from house to

house, and a drink is offered to the people who carry him. The people in the

niño's (baby's) procession pray for him and for themselves.

Three Kings Day / Epiphan

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Independence Day

Emancipation Day

Constitution Day

Discovery (of the country) Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

90

El Alfabeto

Con Vocabulario

A,a

Á●gui●la92

B,b

Bi●ci●cle●ta93

C,c

Ca●ma94

D,d

Da●mas95

E,e

Es●cue●la96

F,f

Fal●da97

G,g

Ga●to98

H,h

Ham●bur●gue●sa

99

I,i

In●vier●no100

J,j

Ju●gue●te101

K,k

Koa●la102

L,l

Lá●piz103

Ll

Lla●ves104

M,m

Ma●ri●po●sa105

Ñ,ñ

Ñan●du106

O,o

O●jo107

P,p

Pan108

Q,q

Que●so109

R,r

Re●ga●lo110

rr

Pe●rro111

S,s

Sa●ca●pun●tas

112

T,t

Te●lé●fo●no113

U,u

U●vas114

V,v

Va●so115

W,w

Waf●le116

X,x

Xi●ló●fo●no117

Y,y

Yo●gur118

Z,z

Za●pa●to119

la manzana120

Los plátanos121

una torta122

las fresas123

el pan124

el brocolí125

las zanahorias126

el queso127

el helado128

el café129

una galleta130

el maíz131

el pavo132

el cangrejo133

los huevos134

el pescado135

la fruta y vegetales136

el ajo137

la toronja138

el limón139

los hongos140

la cebolla141

los guisantes142

una pera143

la sandía144

el tomate145

el té146

la piña147

un refresco148

el té helado149

una gamba150

la langosta151

el bistec152

la mostaza153

el azúcar154

una hamburguesa155

el jamón156

el pollo157

la salchicha158

la crema de cacahuete159

las uvas160

El Calendario

Español

Los Días de la Semanael lunes

el martes

el miércoles

el jueves

el viernes

el sábado

el domingo

days of the week are not capitalized

all days are masculine

use “el” or “los” to say “on…”

only sábado and domingo have plurals

los sábados

los domingos

the Hispanic calendar begins el lunes162

Vocabulario

sobre el calendario…

hoy

mañana

ayer

pasado mañana

anteayer

today

tomorrow

yesterday

day after

tomorrow

day before yesterday

=

163

Más vocabulario

sobre el calendario…

la semana que viene

todos los días

la semana pasada

el primero

el fin de semana

next week

every day

last week

the first of

the month

the weekend

=

fue was

164

Las estaciones del año…

el invierno la primavera

el verano el otoño

165

diciembre

enero

febrero

marzo

abril

mayo

junio

julio

agosto

septiembre

octubre

noviembre

166

Las estaciones y los meses…

seasons and months are not

capitalized

articles are not used with months

articles are used with seasons, except

after “en”

“la primavera” is the only feminine

season

watch spelling / pronunciation

(seasons) (months)

167

¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy?

“es” + “el” + number + “de” + month + “de” + year

Hoy es el 15 de octubre de 1986.

Mañana es el 23 de mayo de 1994.

Anteayer fue el 10 de abril de 1998.

However… Hoy es el 25 de enero del 2000.

Pasado mañana es el 2 de julio del 2001.

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Use “primero” (1º) for the first day of any month:

Hoy es el primero de enero del 2000.

Mi cumpleaños es el primero de agosto.

When writing a date, the day comes first:

el 4 de julio de 1999

4 / 7 / 99 4 . 7 . 99

La fecha (cont’d)…

169

Un repaso breve

de los números…

diez

veinte

treinta

cuarenta

cincuenta

sesenta

setenta

ochenta

noventa

cien

ciento uno

ciento treinta y cuatro

ciento noventa y nueve

doscientos

trescientos

cuatrocientos

quinientos

seiscientos

setecientos

ochocientos

novecientos

mil

170

El Verbo “GUSTAR”

• En español gustar significa “to be pleasing”

• In English, the equivalent is “to like”

171

Por ejemplo:

• In English we say: “I like Spanish.”

• En español decimos: “To me, Spanish is pleasing.”

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I like the beach.

In English:

• “I” is the subject

• “like” is the verb

• “the beach” is the direct object

En español:

• “the beach” is the subject

• “to please” is the verb

• “me” is the indirect object

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En Español…:The word order is actually “backwards”:

• The indirect object comes first:

• Then the verb:

• Finally the subject of the verb: la playa.

• Make it negative by adding “no” at the beginning.

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“Gusta” = singular nouns = infinitives

“Gustan” = plural nouns

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Frases de clarificación:

“Le gusta nadar.”

He likes to swim.

She likes to swim.

You like to swim.

“Les gusta la playa.”They like the beach.

You like the beach.

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Me gusta… / Me gustan…

Te gusta… / Te gustan…

Le gusta… / Le gustan…

Nos gusta… / Nos gustan…

Os gusta… / Os gustan…

Les gusta… / Les gustan…

I like…

You like…

He / she / You like(s)…

We like…

You guys like…

They / you like…

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¿Cómo se dice?

“They like history and spanish.”

la historia y el español.

gustanLes

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¿Cómo se dice en español?I like to study.

Elena likes to watch television.

We don’t like to do homework.

Carlos and Miguel like cars.

Do you guys like to look at photos?

You like to go shopping, right?

Me gusta estudiar.

(A Elena) le gusta ver la televisión.

No nos gusta hacer la tarea.

(A Carlos y a Miguel) les gustan los coches.

¿Os gusta mirar fotos?

Te gusta ir de compras, ¿verdad?

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Ser verb

“to be”

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Ser español…

• ser verbs mean “to

be”

• Used in very

different cases

• Irregular

conjugations

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¿Cuáles son las formas?

Soy

Eres

Es

Somos

Sois

Son

Ser

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El Origen:

Juan es de España.

El libro es de Guatemala.

Mis primos son de Buenos Aires.

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La Identificación:

Tú eres la hermana de Pedro.

Nosotros somos americanos.

El Sr. Ayala es profesor de español.

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Las Características:

Yo soy muy alto y delgado.

Carmen y Pablo son jóvenes.

Esta clase es aburrida.

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Un Evento:

La clase es a las ocho.

La fiesta es en mi casa.

Los conciertos son en el parque.

Las formas del verbo SER (to

be)

yo soynosotros somosnosotras

tú eres

élella esusted

ellosellas sonustedes

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LOS USOS DE SER

1. time, day, date

2. nationality

3. Characteristics

4. possession

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SER is used to express:• time

– ¿Qué hora es?

– Son las dos.

• day

– ¿Qué día es hoy?

– Hoy es lunes.

• date

– ¿Cuál es la fecha?

– Es el 31 de diciembre.

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SER is used to express:

• nationality

– ¿De dónde eres?

– Soy de México.

– Soy mexicano.

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EL FIN

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