Unit 9 Lesson 2: ¿Te gustaría? Flashcards
In Spanish, there are two ways to express the future. What are they
In Spanish, there are two ways to express the future. One is the simple future tense, which consists of one word and is used more in writing. The other way is by using the informal future, which consists of three words and is more commonly used in spoken Spanish.
Simple Future: Correré tres millas.
Informal Future: Voy a correr tres millas.
How is the informal future formed
The informal future is formed by the verb ir conjugated in the present indicative, the preposition a, and the infinitive of the action to be performed. It is roughly the same as saying that someone “is going to .” This is a more colloquial way of indicating what will happen. ir + a + infinitive
Informal Future Forms:
- Yo voy a tostar el pan. (I am going to toast the bread.)
- Tú vas a hacer café. (You are going to make coffee.)
- Él va a comer fruta. (He is going to eat fruit.)
- Nosotros vamos a jugar al tenis a las nueve. (We are going to play tennis at 9 o’clock.)
Produvicty in US vs Latin America
los Estados Unidos is more oriented toward the future than other countries are. Punctuality, deadlines, and productivity are highly valued in our society.
That is not the case in Latin America. Despite the tremendous influence that U.S. culture has on Latin America, life still moves at a more leisurely pace
When was baseball first played int eh US
Baseball was first played in los Estados Unidos in the 1840s.
How did baseball get into Cuba
About 20 years later, the game found its way to Cuba. Cubans who had been studying in los Estados Unidos brought the game back with them to the island.
What the improtance of baseball to Carribeans
To them it was more than a game; it was a way out of poverty. Baseball was a symbol of democracy and freedom.
How did baseball spread to the carribean islands
Cubans eventually introduced baseball to la República Dominicana, México, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela.
When was the first Caribben World Seris held
These countries quickly formed their own leagues, and the first Caribbean World Series was held in 1949. The games included teams from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panamá, and Venezuela.
Which countires was winning the first Caribbean World Seris
Cuban teams dominated the tournament, winning seven out of twelve titles.
In 1961, the Cuban government abolished professional baseball. The Caribbean World Series was revived about ten years later, however
with teams from the Dominican Winter League, Méxican Pacific League, Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League, and Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. The four countries take turns hosting the tournament.
Whats El Pabellón de la Fama del Carib
El Pabellón de la Fama del Caribe is the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame. It was established in 1996 by la Confederación de Béisbol del Caribe. It honors players who have made significant achievements in Caribbean baseball and those who have advanced the sport.
How to get nominated for the El Pabellón de la Fama del Caribe
In February during the Caribbean World Series, players are nominated by journalists, radio and television broadcasters, and baseball historians from México, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and la República Dominicana. The inductee must receive 75 percent of the votes, following the same practice as in the U.S. Major Leagues.
