2 min speech Flashcards

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¿Sabías que la fiesta de quince años más cara fue la de Victoria Quiroz en México?

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Did you know that the most expensive quinceañera party was Victoria Quiroz’s in Mexico?

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Tuvo temática acuática y costó la friolera de 65 millones de pesos.

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It had an aquatic theme and cost a staggering 65 million pesos.

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¡Bienvenidos! Hoy voy a hablar sobre las celebraciones de quince años en Latinoamérica!

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Welcome! Today I’m going to talk about quinceañera celebrations in Latin America.

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Para empezar, en español, “quince” significa 15 y “añera” se refiere a una niña,

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To begin, in Spanish, “quince” means 15 and “añera” refers to a girl,

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por lo que “quinceañera” se traduce literalmente como “niña de quince años”;

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so “quinceañera” literally translates to “girl of fifteen years”;

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sin embargo, la palabra “quinceañera” se utiliza para referirse tanto a la niña que celebra su 15 cumpleaños como a la fiesta de mayoría de edad en si.

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however, the word “quinceañera” is used to refer both to the girl celebrating her 15th birthday and to the coming-of-age party itself.

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Estas celebraciones de mayoría de edad son muy valoradas por las familias hispanas de todo el mundo,

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These coming-of-age celebrations are highly valued by Hispanic families all over the world,

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y, aunque puedan parecer un tema limitado, estas fiestas pueden generar intensos debates sobre los roles de género convencionales, las presiones sociales y la importancia de conservar las tradiciones.

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and although they may seem like a limited topic, these parties can spark intense debates about traditional gender roles, social pressures, and the importance of preserving traditions.

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Durante la fiesta de quince años, importantes rituales como la misa, el cambio de zapatos y la coronación se llevan a cabo,

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During the quinceañera party, important rituals such as the mass, the changing of shoes, and the crowning take place,

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y todos ellos tienen un significado más profundo que el de ser meras actividades divertidas;

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and all of them have a deeper meaning than just being fun activities;

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todos ellos representan la transición de la niñez a la edad adulta.

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they all represent the transition from childhood to adulthood.

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Como se ha sugerido anteriormente, además de ser un hito significativo para ella,

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As mentioned earlier, in addition to being a significant milestone for her,

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esta celebración es muy valorada y esperada por estos padres hispanos que urgen expresar su amor y orgullo por su hija.

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this celebration is highly valued and anticipated by Hispanic parents who are eager to express their love and pride for their daughter.

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Lo que más me fascina de las quinceañeras es su origen,

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What fascinates me most about quinceañeras is their origin,

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sobre todo porque me llevaron a descubrir cómo estas fiestas han sufrido cambios significativos.

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especially because they led me to discover how these parties have undergone significant changes.

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En el mundo globalizado de hoy, no sólo cada país tiene su propia manera de celebrarlas,

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In today’s globalized world, not only does each country have its own way of celebrating them,

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sino que su significado y función generales han evolucionado,

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but their general meaning and purpose have evolved,

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pasando de ser ese acontecimiento que celebraba la alegría de que una joven llegara a la edad matrimonial

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going from being an event that celebrated the joy of a young woman reaching marriageable age

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a ser hoy una ocasión especial que reúne a amigos y familias a través de la planificación y la fiesta.

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to now being a special occasion that brings friends and families together through planning and celebration.

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En general, este tema es simplemente maravilloso por su profunda historia

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Overall, this topic is simply wonderful because of its deep history

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y su capacidad para reflejar cuestiones socioeconómicas, y de género en las comunidades hispanas.

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and its ability to reflect socioeconomic and gender issues in Hispanic communities.

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Las quinceañeras siguen siendo ceremonias profundamente significativas que conectan a las familias con sus raíces y tradiciones, reafirmando su identidad cultural.

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Quinceañeras continue to be deeply meaningful ceremonies that connect families to their roots and traditions, reaffirming their cultural identity.

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¿gracias, alguna pregunta?

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Thank you, any questions?