Puerto Rico and Family Vocabulary
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This set of flashcards covers vocabulary and cultural concepts from Unit 3, including Puerto Rican landmarks, traditional foods from Puerto Rico and El Salvador, family relationships, comparative adjectives, and cultural traditions like the quinceañera.
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El Yunque
The only tropical rain forest in the care of the U.S. Forest Service, located in Puerto Rico.
El coquí
A tiny tree frog found in Puerto Rico, named for its distinctive song.
Viejo San Juan
The well-preserved colonial quarter of San Juan, famous for its narrow streets and brightly-colored houses with balconies.
Pinchos
Skewers of chicken or pork that are popular at barbecues and snack stands.
La piragua
A popular cold treat in Puerto Rico consisting of shaved ice with fruit syrup.
La cocina criolla
Traditional cooking in Puerto Rico which combines Spanish, African, and indigenous influences.
Tostones
Fried plantains, which are a common side dish in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Alcapurrias
A popular Puerto Rican snack food consisting of fried plantains stuffed with meat.
Bacalaítos
Puerto Rican codfish fritters.
Pupusa
A typical food from El Salvador consisting of a corn tortilla filled with beans, pork, and cheese.
Curtido
A spicy coleslaw often served with pupusas in El Salvador.
Semita
A sweet bread layered with pineapple marmalade popular in El Salvador.
Plaza de Colón
A popular square in Old San Juan with a statue of Christopher Columbus and plaques commemorating his achievements.
El desayuno
The meal eaten in the morning (breakfast).
El almuerzo
The meal eaten at midday (lunch).
La cena
The meal eaten in the evening (dinner).
Nutritivo(a)
Nutritious.
Jugo de china
The specific term used in Puerto Rico for orange juice (jugo de naranja).
Guineo
The specific term used in Puerto Rico for banana.
Compartir
A regular -ir verb meaning to share.
Vender
A regular -er verb meaning to sell.
Hacer
An irregular verb meaning to do or to make, with the first-person singular form 'hago'.
Tener hambre
To be hungry.
Tener sed
To be thirsty.
Tener ganas de…
To feel like doing something.
La sobremesa
A custom in many Spanish-speaking countries where families share time together at the table long after a meal is over.
El padrastro
Stepfather.
La madrastra
Stepmother.
La fecha de nacimiento
Birth date.
Mayor
Older.
Menor
Younger.
Mejor
Better.
Peor
Worse.
Rafael Tufiño
A Puerto Rican artist known for his portraits, such as 'Goyita,' which represent Puerto Rican women.
Fernando Sayán Polo
An artist from Peru whose painting 'Niña campesina sonriente' depicts a young girl in traditional Andean dress.
Quinceañera
A traditional 15th birthday celebration for girls in many Latin American countries, often including a religious ceremony and a banquet.
Quinceañero
The term used in Puerto Rico for a girl’s 16th birthday party, influenced by the 'Sweet Sixteen' in the U.S.
Zampoña
A traditional Andean wind instrument (panpipes) from Peru.