La Leyenda de la Llorona: Characters

Study Notes

Characters

Beto - Character in "La Leyenda de la Llorona."
Kika - Another character associated with the narrative.
Leo San Juan - Central character connected to the story’s events.
Yoltzín - Character contributing to the plot development.
Don Andrés - A pivotal character in the storyline.
Teodora - Character with significance to the unfolding drama.
Las calaveritas - Movie characters that add cultural depth to the story.
El alebrije - A magical creature that plays an important role.
Los alebrijes - Colorful Mexican folk art sculptures that animate in the film.

Cultural Terms

La llorona - Translates to "the weeping woman," the central figure of the legend.
La leyenda - Means "the legend," highlighting the folkloric aspect of the narrative.
El día de los muertos - "Day of the Dead," a key celebration in Mexican culture.
La noche de brujas - Refers to "Halloween."
El cementerio - "The cemetery," an important setting in the story.
El cempasúchil - Known as "marigold," symbolizing the afterlife and honoring deceased loved ones.
La flor - Means "the flower," often associated with Día de los Muertos.
El pan de muerto - "Bread of the dead," a traditional offering during Día de los Muertos.

Important Dates

El dos de noviembre - "November 2nd," the main day of Día de los Muertos.
El primero de noviembre - "November 1st," a day to honor deceased children.
El treinta y uno de octubre - "October 31st," Halloween, a precursor to Día de los Muertos.

Language and Heritage

Nahuatl - Indigenous language with historical relevance.
Los Aztecas - Indigenous people of Mexico, connected to the cultural background.
Indígena - Refers to native or indigenous persons, emphasizing cultural identity.

Miscellaneous

Los dulces - Means "candy," often related to celebrations.
Mis hijos - Translates to "my children," important in familial themes.
Llorar - Means "to cry," a key action related to the emotional narrative.
La vida - Translates to "life," symbolizing themes of existence and mortality.

Expressions

"La llorona" means weeping woman in English.
La mujer llora. - "The woman cries."
La mujer grita. - "The woman yells."
Yo amo a mis hijos. - "I love my kids."

Objects of Interest

El camafeo - A term needing further definition in context.
Los tejocotes - Refers to "stone fruit," likely tied to cultural practices.
La isla de las muñecas - "Island of the dolls," a location of eerie folklore.
El caballero - Means "gentleman" or "knight," potentially relating to character dynamics.
El barco - "The boat," may symbolize journeys or transitions within the plot.
Mi mamá - Means "my mom," reflecting personal relationships central to the tale.
Los niños - Means "children," involving themes of youth and innocence.
Las calaveras de azúcar - "Sugar skulls," popular items during Día de los Muertos rituals.

Description

Explore the key characters from 'La Leyenda de la Llorona' through this vocabulary flashcard quiz. Each card introduces a pivotal character with the aim of enhancing your understanding of the movie's narrative. Perfect for fans and students of film and folklore!