Spanish Vocabulary and Grammar: Culture, Society, and Verbs
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Vocabulary flashcards covering cultural terms, music genres, traditions, government/society vocabulary, and the grammatical distinction between 'saber' and 'conocer'.
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La herencia
Heritage
Chicano/a
Mexican-American (a person of Mexican descent living in the United States)
Tejano/a
Mexican-American who lives in Texas
Nuyorriqueño/a
Puerto Rican New Yorker
Boricua
Puerto Rican, derived from the original name of the island 'Boringuen'
La música norteña
Northern Mexican music that uses the accordion, saxophone, violin, and other instruments
La música tejana
Tejano (Texas origin) music popular along the border between Mexico and Texas that uses the accordion, trumpet, guitar, and other instruments
El reggaetón
Dance music of Puerto Rican origin that combines reggae with rap and hip hop
El desfile
Parade; an event where people march in line or formation to pay homage or showcase talent
La fiesta de la quinceañera
Spanish female’s 15th birthday celebration, consisting of a ritual and large party
La santería
A Caribbean religion with roots in Africa and the Caribbean
El azabache
Jet black; a black stone considered magical
El mal de ojo
Evil eye; a superstitious belief that a person's look can cause harm to another
La fe
Faith
El rosario
Rosary beads; a series of beads with a cross used in church to pray
El gobierno
Government; system of rule including forms such as dictatorship, monarchy, and democracy
El político/a
Politician; a person who works in the government
El asilo político
Political asylum; the right to stay in another country for political reasons
El régimen comunista
Communist regime; a government system where citizens have no private property and there are no social classes
El líder
Leader; a respected person who guides a group or country and can influence its members
Saber
Verb used to express knowing facts, information, skills/hobbies, things known by heart, or how to do something when paired with an infinitive
Conocer
Verb used to express being familiar or acquainted with a person, place, or object, or meeting someone for the first time