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Navigating Social and Cultural Events Flashcards

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Event

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Evento

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Party

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Fiesta

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Celebration

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Celebración

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Birthday

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Cumpleaños

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Anniversary

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Aniversario

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Wedding

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Boda

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Graduation

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Graduación

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Baptism

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Bautizo

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First Communion

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Primera comunión

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Bachelor/ette party

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Despedida de soltero/a

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Gathering, reunion

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Reunión

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Dinner

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Cena

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Lunch

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Almuerzo

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Brunch

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Brunch

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Appetizers, snacks

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Aperitivos

Other expressions: el bocadillo (sandwitch, luncheon, snack) or las botanas (the snacks)

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Drinks, beverages

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Bebidas

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Cocktail

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Cóctel

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Wine

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Vino

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Beer

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Cerveza

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Food

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Comida

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Dessert

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Postre

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Dance

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Baile

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Live music

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Música en vivo

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Invitation

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Invitación

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Guest

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Invitado/a

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Host/Hostess

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Anfitrión/Anfitriona

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Formal attire

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Vestimenta formal

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Suit

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Traje

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Dress

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Vestido

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Speech

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Discurso

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Toast

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Brindis

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Gift, present

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Regalo

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Decoration

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Decoración

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Event venue

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Lugar del evento

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Day of the Dead
This annual celebration on November 1st and 2nd honors deceased loved ones. Families create colorful altars, or ofrendas, adorned with flowers, candles, food, and photographs. Public spaces and cemeteries also become lively places of remembrance with music, dancing, and elaborate decorations.

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Día de los Muertos

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Las Posadas
This nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas (December 16-24) commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Participants reenact the search for shelter through neighborhood processions, with singing, prayers, and the breaking of piñatas.

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Las Posadas

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Holy Week
Celebrated the week before Easter, Semana Santa is a solemn observance of the Passion of Christ through processions and reenactments. Many Mexicans also take advantage of the holiday to spend time with family or go on vacation.

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Semana Santa

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Cinco de Mayo also called Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla
Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated in Puebla and the United States with parades, music, and dancing.

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Cinco de Mayo: Aniversario de la Batalla de Puebla

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Independence Day
September 16th marks Mexico’s Independence Day, celebrating the beginning of the country’s struggle for independence from Spain in 1810.

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Día de la Independencia

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The event was a party.

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El evento fue una fiesta.

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The celebration was my grandmother’s birthday.

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La celebración fue el cumpleaños de mi abuela.

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Our wedding anniversary was two days ago.

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El aniversario de nuestra boda fue hace dos días.

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My daughter’s graduation was very exciting.

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La graduación de mi hija fue muy emocionante.

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My son’s baptism was a very beautiful ceremony.

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El bautizo de mi hijo fue una ceremonia muy bonita.

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Let’s meet for lunch at 12 p.m.

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Nos vemos para almorzar a las 12 p.m.

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I love having brunch on Sunday.

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Me encanta almorzar los domingos.

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The party will start with a variety of appetizers.

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La fiesta comenzará con una variedad de aperitivos.

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Don’t forget to bring some drinks for the celebration.

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No olvides traer algunas bebidas para la celebración.

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The bartender will prepare a special cocktail for the occasion.

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El cantinero preparará un cóctel especial para la ocasión.

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We’ll be serving red and white wine during dinner.

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Estaremos sirviendo vino tinto y blanco durante la cena.

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I prefer to have a cold beer with my meal.

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Prefiero tomar una cerveza fría con mi comida.

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The menu includes a delicious variety of foods.

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El menú incluye una deliciosa variedad de comida.

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Save some room for the mouthwatering desserts.

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Guarda algo de espacio para los deliciosos postres.

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Get ready to hit the dance floor and enjoy the baile.

A baile is a Spanish social gathering for folk dancing

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Prepárate para pisar la pista y disfrutar del baile.

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We’ll have a band playing música en vivo all night.

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Tendremos una banda tocando música en vivo toda la noche.

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The DJ will keep the party going with great music.

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El DJ mantendrá la fiesta con buena música.

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Did you receive your invitation for the event?

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¿Recibiste tu invitación para el evento?

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We have many guests attending the celebration.

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Tenemos muchos invitados asistiendo a la celebración.

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Thank you for being an amazing host.

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Gracias por ser un anfitrión increíble.

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The event requires formal attire.

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El evento requiere vestimenta formal.

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I’ll be wearing a sharp suit for the occasion.

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Llevaré un traje elegante para la ocasión.

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She looked stunning in her elegant dress.

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Se veía impresionante con su elegante vestido.

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The host will give a heartfelt speech during the event.

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El anfitrión dará un sentido discurso durante el evento.

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Let’s raise our glasses for a special toast.

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Levantemos nuestras copas para un brindis especial.

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Don’t forget to bring a gift for the guest of honor.

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No olvides traer un obsequio para el invitado de honor.

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The venue will be adorned with beautiful decorations.

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El lugar estará adornado con hermosas decoraciones.

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The event venue is a gorgeous ballroom.

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El lugar del evento es un hermoso salón de baile.

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Please RSVP by Friday if you plan to attend.

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Por favor confirme su asistencia antes del viernes si planea asistir.

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The Day of the Dead is a colorful Mexican holiday.

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El Día de los Muertos es una colorida fiesta mexicana.

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Las Posadas are traditional Christmas celebrations in Mexico.

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Las Posadas son celebraciones navideñas tradicionales en México.

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Holly Week is a significant religious observance.

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La Semana Santa es una importante celebración religiosa.

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Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla.

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El Cinco de Mayo conmemora la Batalla de Puebla.

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