Festivals and Traditions Flashcards
desfile/pasacalle
parade
escultura
sculpture
ninots
Sculpture
-alternative name specifically for Falla sculptures
mascletàs
audio fireworks (you hear and feel the loud noise rather than seeing them)
los castillos de fuegos artificiales
firework display (Las Fallas)
La Crema
The burning (cremation) in Las Fallas
aplastar
to squash/smash
botar
to dump/tip over
ensuciar
to dirty/make messy
estar a salvo
to be safe
lanzar
to launch/throw/hurl
la señal
the signal
la manguera
the hose
el vencedor/ganador
the winner
Feria de Abril
The April Fair (of Seville)
El Alumbrado
the lighting (up of the entrance to the fairground in the Feria de Abril)
feria
fairground
disfrazarse
to dress yourself as
vestir
to dress
Sevillanas
a dance from Seville that comes from Flamenco
rebujito
A drink of white whine and soft drink at the feria de abril
caseta
booth/stall/stand
un caballo y un carruaje
a horse and carriage
