Unit 2 Lesson 1: En el restaurante Flashcards
When does mothers day take place in Paraguay
Mother’s Day in Paraguay takes place on May 15. This is also Paraguay’s Independence Day, or El DÃa de la Patria.
sonaush mothers day vs usa mothers day
The Spanish-speaking world celebrates Mother’s Day, just as in the United States, but the date may differ from country to country.
Why is Mother’s day May 15th in Paraguay
In Paraguay, May 15 was chosen as Mother’s Day to honor Juana MarÃa de Lara, as she had a pivotal role in the events leading up to Paraguay’s independence from Spain in 1811.
how does the clebration of mothers day in spanish speaking country compare to USA
To honor mothers, people celebrate by giving their mothers cards, gifts, or flowers, just like we do in the United States. In some Latin American countries, schoolchildren prepare music and dance performances to honor their mothers.
There are two languages and cultures in Paraguay:
Spanish and GuaranÃ. Many of the foods still have the Guaranà names.
tereré
This is an herbal tea that is made with cold water.
mbejú
mbejú, which is the Guaranà word for cake. This is a fried cake that is made of the starchy mandioca, or yucca, and cheese.
primer plato bife koygua
primer plato bife koygua, which is a soup made of corn and fried onions.
bori bori
bori bori, which is a dumpling soup made of cornmeal and cheese.
caldo de choclo
It is a stew made with garlic, onions, eggs, and cheese.
puchero
puchero, which is a basic stew made with meat and vegetables.
pira caldo
pira caldo, which is a fish stew made with milk, cheese, onions, and tomato.
kaguyjy, or mazamorra,
the kaguyjy, or mazamorra, which is a traditional dessert in Paraguay. It is made from corn and sugar, and some people add honey or milk to it. It is absolutely delicious.
kamaby arró
rice pudding
koserevá
koserevá, which is a very unique dessert made up of sour orange rinds that are cooked in molasses.
