Las Fiestas Flashcards
las fiestas
festivals
la fiesta de
the festival of
esta tradicion antigua
this old tradition
se carateriza por
is characterised by
se celebra en
is celebrated in
se repite
is repeated in
se queman figuras de madera
wooden figures are burnt
se construyen hogueras
bonfires are built
se desparan fuegos artificiales
fireworks are sent off
se lanzan huevos
eggs are thrown
las calles se llenan de
the streets are filled with
los ninos / los jovenes
children / young people
los familiares / las familias
relations / families
comen manzanas de caramelo
eat toffee apples
decoran las casas / las tumbas
decorate houses / graves
con flores / velas
with flowers / candles
preparan linternas / altares
prepare lanterns / altars
se disfrazan de brujas / fantasmas
dress up as witches / ghosts
ven desfiles
they watch processions
