Survival Spanish (General) Flashcards

1
Q

Often mistaken for shyness

A

Verguenza (Saving Face)

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2
Q

What is the religion of the majority of Hispanics?

A

Roman Catholic

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3
Q

Hispanic homes may have a small alter with burning candles and statues of saints for what reason?

A

For protection by Saints
For protective spirits
(Criminal Element) For protection of their illegal activities from law enforcement

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4
Q

Hispanics practice the dark side of religions such as?

A

Brujeria (Argentina)
Palo Mayombe (central Africa via Caribbean)
Santeria (Western Africa; animal sacrifices)

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5
Q

Consists of husband, wife and children

A

Nuclear

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6
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Family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and godparents

A

Extended

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7
Q

This person holds a very special place and is highly respected and revered

A

Mother

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8
Q

An important part of Hispanic men is the concept of “machismo” which means

A

Maleness

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9
Q

Hispanic men do not like being given orders or arrested by whom especially?

A

Female officers

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10
Q

Vocal pronunciation of “u”

A

Like oo in boot

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11
Q

The letter of the Spanish alphabet that is always silent

A

“h”

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12
Q

How many letters are in the Spanish alphabet

A

30 (4 more than the English alphabet [ch, ll, ñ, rr])

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13
Q

What is a person, place or thing?

A

Noun

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14
Q

The classification of nouns, pronouns and adjectives as masculine or feminine

A

Gender

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15
Q

Generally speaking, nouns ending with “a” are which gender…

And nouns ending with “o” are which gender?

A
"a" = feminine
"o" = masculine
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16
Q

Two possible translations for the English word “the”

A

“el” (masculine)

or

“la” (feminine)

17
Q

In order to communicate who is performing actions, the verbs should be what?

A

Conjugated

18
Q

Each verb is made up of which two parts?

A

Stem and ending

19
Q

Nouns and pronouns are made possessive by combining them with which word?

A

“de” (of)

20
Q

The acute accent ( ‘ ) is used to indicate a symbol that is what?

A

Stressed

21
Q

What is honor?

A

The willingness to treat others with:

Respect
Integrity
Courtesy
Dignity
Honesty
Virtue
Principle