Spanish Final Culture Review

Solicitud de empleo

In many Spanish-speaking countries, job applications often include personal information such as age, marital status, nationality, birth date, and sometimes a photo.

Horas de trabajo

Some small businesses still observe the siesta, closing around lunch and reopening later in the afternoon.

Negocios en el mundo hispano

Personal relationships are important in business; meetings may start later than scheduled and often begin with social conversation.

Espacio personal

Hispanics often stand closer together and use more physical contact when speaking.

“A más manos, menos trabajo”

Work is easier when shared by many people. (Cooperation)

Béisbol en el Caribe

Baseball is especially popular in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

República Dominicana y las Grandes Ligas

Many Major League Baseball players come from the Dominican Republic.

España y las montañas

Spain is the second most mountainous country in Europe.

Aficionados latinoamericanos

Latin American sports fans are known for their enthusiasm, flags, jerseys, and loud support.

Ligas municipales

Sports are often organized informally rather than leagues

Dominó

Dominoes are especially popular among Cuban and Cuban American communities, especially in Miami.

Playas del mundo hispano

Popular beach destinations include Cancún, Cozumel, Luquillo, Costa del Sol, and Mar del Plata.

Ecoturismo

Ecotourism educates visitors about protecting nature and endangered species.

Albergues juveniles

Youth hostels provide inexpensive lodging for young travelers.

Viajar y aprender

Some Spanish-speaking countries offer intensive language immersion programs for tourists.

“Más vale ir solo que mal acompañado”

Better to be alone than with bad company.

“Quien mucho ha de andar, mucho ha de probar”

The more you travel, the more you learn.

Familia hispana

Extended families often live together, and young adults may stay at home until marriage or finishing university.

Problemas de la urbanización

Urbanization can contribute to alcohol abuse, drug addiction, crime, and housing shortages.

Urbanización

Movement from rural areas to cities in search of economic opportunities.

Educación universitaria

Public universities in many Spanish-speaking countries are often much less expensive than those in the United States.

Exámenes de ingreso

Students usually must pass a university entrance exam to enroll.

Quien no se arriesga, no gana nada

If someone doesn’t take risks, they win nothinng (No risk, no reward)

No hay atajo sin trabajo

There is no shortcut without work

Adonde el corazón se inclina, el pie camina

Where the heart goes, the feet follow

Quien mucho ha de andar, mucho ha de probar

The more you walk/ travel the more you learn

Mas vale acostarse sin cena que amanecer con deuda

Better to go to bed without dinner than to wake up with debt

Poderoso caballero es don dinero

Mr Money is a powerful man