Unit 8 Lesson 1: ¿Me quedo en casa? Flashcards
celebrating el Corpus Cristi, which means “body of Christ” in Latin. What isthe holiday
This is a religious holiday marked by a lively and colorful procession through the village. Her family strings papel picado, or cut paper, from balcony to balcony, and they decorate with vibrant tissue-paper flowers. The procession ends in the plaza, where everyone gathers to dance, chat, stroll around the kiosk, and buy from the vendors.
What is a plaza
In España and Latin America, a plaza is an open public space in the center of town. It often has a kiosk or a statue in the center, surrounded by a circular path for people to take leisurely strolls around. I
When is it common for people to be in a plaza
In many areas of the Spanish-speaking world, it is still customary for people to spill into the plaza after church on Sunday evenings. The plaza is a place to see and be seen. Dressed in their Sunday best, sweethearts stroll arm-in-arm around the walkways, chatting and listening to the musicians performing in the kiosk, while onlookers watch from ornate benches.
What is promenade
The ritual of strolling leisurely around a walkway is called a promenade.
Where did the word prom come form
he event known as high school prom originated from this custom of promenading? The word prom is derived from the word promenade. During a prom, people dress up and display themselves socially, just as people do when they go to a plaza in the Spanish-speaking world.
What is El Zócalo
El Zócalo in México City is way bigger than the plaza in Emma’s town. As a political hub that can hold 100,000 people, it is often the site of protests, rallies, and presidential speeches. It is also a cultural venue, offering art shows, dance performances, and concerts. Musicians as famous as Shakira and Paul McCartney have performed in El Zócalo.
What is Mexico city like
While Sebastián generally enjoyed the chaos and color of México City, he also appreciated a nice change of scenery
Waht is El Metro, officially called el Sistema de Transporte Colectivo (STC).
El Metro serves the metropolitan area of México City, as well as most of the sixteen delegaciones, or boroughs, of the city.
