Unit 1 Lesson 3: Los adjetivos posesivos Flashcards
Remember that adjectives in Spanish take the same gender and number as the nouns they modify. In the cases of mi, tu, and su¸ they will just take the same number as the noun they modify. The possessive adjectives can come before or after the nouns they modify, but they change slightly:
- la hermana mĂa
- los primos vuestros
What is el dĂa del santo or onomástico.
In the Spanish-speaking world, children are often named after a saint of the Catholic Church. Not only do we celebrate nuestros cumpleaños, but we also celebrate our saint’s day. This is called el dĂa del santo or onomástico.
How are peopel greeted on el dĂa del santo or onomástico
greeted with “Feliz santo” and they will say, “Hoy es tu santo,” which means “Today is your saint’s day.”
is it comon to receive gifts on the day of su santo
It is very common for people to receive gifts on the day of su santo.
In some Spanish-speaking countries, it is also common for people to be named for the saint whose feast day is on that person’s birthday. What does this mean
In Perú and elsewhere, this means that su santo and su cumpleaños are the same day. In Perú, if someone says, “Hoy es mi santo” or “Hoy es mi onomástico,” it could mean that it is that person’s birthday.
What is La Quinceañera
This special birthday tradition for girls who turn 15 is known as la quinceañera, and it is very similar to a sweet 16 birthday in the United States. The quinceañera celebrates a girl’s coming of age, and it is an important event for girls throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
How much planning does a quinceañera have
Celebration of the quinceañera takes a lot of planning, as it is an important formal event, and families spend a great deal of money for the celebration.
What is the celebration of a quinceañera like
The celebration includes food, decorations, a cake, maids who accompany the girl, and formal attire. People generally wear formal clothing to the celebration, and the girl who is celebrating her 15th birthday wears a formal gown
where does the quinceañera take place
The quinceañera celebration takes place either at the family’s home or a banquet hall.
At the quinceañera wha thappens when the girl arrives
The girl arrives to the celebration in a procession with her maids and court. She is presented to the attendees, and there the girl and her father dance a waltz.
What are cápias
There is a ceremony with ribbons called cápias that are printed with the girl’s name and the date of the celebration. The cápias are then pinned to a doll that is made especially for the celebration.
in the quinceañera what does the girl do when she greets the quests
The girl will walk around the room to greet guests and give them a recordatorio, or memento, of the celebration.
