El Día de San Valentín Flashcards

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What is the English translation of 'El Día de San Valentín'?

New Year's Day

Saint Patrick's Day

Halloween

Saint Valentine's Day (correct)

What does 'el corazón' mean?

heart

What date is celebrated as 'El 14 de febrero'?

February 14

Translate 'el amor' to English.

love Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amar' mean?

to love Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'querer'?

to want, to love Signup and view all the answers

What does '(Yo) te quiero' translate to in English?

I love you (casual) Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of '(Yo) te amo'?

I love you (formal, serious) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'el dulce' refer to?

candy, sweet Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'el abrazo' to English.

hug Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'el beso'?

kiss Signup and view all the answers

What does '¡Bésame!' mean in English?

Kiss me! Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'el paz'?

peace Signup and view all the answers

What does 'el amigo' mean?

friend (masculine) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'la amiga' in English?

friend (feminine) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'guapo' describe?

handsome, good-looking (masculine) Signup and view all the answers

What is the English meaning of 'guapa'?

attractive, good-looking (feminine) Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'bonita' to English.

pretty, good-looking (feminine) Signup and view all the answers

What does '¡Sé feliz!' mean?

Be happy! Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'Mi valentín'?

My valentine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'la amistad' mean?

friendship Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mi vida, mi alma, mi corazon, mi gordito/a, mi amor, mi querido/a' mean?

my life, my soul, my heart, my little fatty, my love Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mi gordito/a' mean?

my little fatty Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'mi querido/a'?

my love Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

El Día de San Valentín Vocabulary

El Día de San Valentín refers to Saint Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14.
Heart is expressed as "el corazón" in Spanish, with its plural form being "los corazones."
"El amor" translates to love, a significant theme for this holiday.
The verb "amar" means to love in a formal and serious sense, while "querer" denotes a casual form of love or a wish, functioning in everyday contexts.

Expressions of Love

Casual expression of affection: "Yo te quiero" means "I love you."
More formal and profound expression: "Yo te amo" also translates to "I love you," but conveys a deeper sentiment.

Common Gifts and Gestures

Candies and sweets are referred to as "el dulce" (singular) or "los dulces" (plural) and are popular gifts on this day.
"El abrazo" means hug, a common gesture of affection.
"El beso" translates to kiss, another affectionate gesture, often accompanied by the phrase "¡Bésame!" which means "Kiss me!"

Concepts of Friendship and Affection

"El amigo" (masculine) and "la amiga" (feminine) denote male and female friends respectively, emphasizing the importance of friendship.
"La amistad" is the word for friendship, highlighting its significance in relationships on this day.

Terms of Endearment

"Mi valentín" can be used for both male and female valentines, representing someone special.
Various affectionate terms include:
- "mi vida" (my life)
- "mi alma" (my soul)
- "mi corazón" (my heart)
- "mi gordito/a" (my little fatty)
- "mi amor" (my love)
- "mi querido/a" (my dear)

Descriptive Terms

"Guapo" (handsome, masculine) and "guapa" (attractive, feminine) are used to describe physical appearance.
"Bonita" refers to pretty or good-looking specifically for females.

Positive Wishes

The phrase "¡Sé feliz!" means "Be happy!" encouraging joy and positive feelings.

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Test your vocabulary related to Valentine's Day with these flashcards. Learn important words and phrases like 'el amor' and 'el corazón' in both Spanish and English. Perfect for those looking to enhance their language skills for the holiday.