Spanish 1-3 Flashcards

Spanish Phrases for Activities

• Asking preferences: "¿Qué te gusta hacer?" means "What do you like to do?"
• Inquiring about friends' activities: "¿Qué les gusta hacer?" translates to "What do your friends like to do?"
• Stating personal interests: "Me gusta jugar al tenis con mis amigos" means "I like to play tennis with my friends."
• Describing a friend's interests: "Le gusta va montar en bicicleta" means "He/She likes to go bike riding."
• Offering to play a game: "¿Quieres jugar al ajedrez conmigo?" translates to "Do you want to play chess with me?"
• Expressing disinterest: "No quiero ver television hoy" means "I don't want to watch television today."

Weekend Activities

• Asking weekend plans: "¿Qué haces los fines de semana?" means "What do you do on weekends?"
• Inquiring about another friend's activities: "¿Qué le hacer los fines de semana?" translates to "What does he/she do on weekends?"
• Sharing gym habits: "Voy al gimnasio los sabados" means "I go to the gym on Saturdays."
• Describing inactivity: "No va a ninguna parte" translates to "He/She does not go anywhere."
• Avoiding parks in bad weather: "No voy al parque cuando hace mal tiempo" means "I don't go to the park when the weather is bad."
• Asking about gym frequency: "¿Con qué frecuencia vas al gimnasio?" means "How often do you go to the gym?"
• Frequency expressions: "Yo casi nunca ir al parque" means "I almost never go to the park."
• Regular practices: "Yo casi siempre ir al entrenamiento despues de clases" translates to "I almost always go to soccer practice after classes."

Cultural Insights about Texas

• Culinary influences: Texan food is heavily influenced by Mexican cuisine.
• Geographical landmarks: The Rio Grande serves as the river that separates Texas and Mexico.
• Historical governance: One of the six governing entities of Texas is Spain.
• Significant locations: The Mision de San Jose is located in San Antonio.
• Artistic contributions: Sculptor Luis Jimenez created the work "Vaquero."
• Prominent artists: Carmen Lomas Garza is a painter who depicts everyday life of Mexican Americans and can be classified as a Chicana.
• Typical Texas foods: Iconic dishes include Texas-style barbeque, quesadillas, and chips with salsa.

Music and Traditions

• Conjunto music: A genre combining elements from Northern Mexico and Southern Texas, influenced by German and Eastern European music styles.
• Vaquero symbolism: The "Vaquero" is a fiberglass sculpture of a cowboy by Luis Jimenez, located outside El Paso's art museum.
• Rodeo culture: El rodeo refers to the practice of riding and managing livestock.
• Cinco de Mayo significance: Celebrated with festivals in Texas and Mexico, marking the Battle of Puebla which symbolizes Mexican unity.

Facts about Texas

• Official state fruit: The red grapefruit is the official state fruit, primarily grown in the Rio Grande Valley.
• Natural landmarks: Big Bend National Park derives its name from the large "U" shape of the Rio Grande.
• Cultural richness in cities:
  • El Paso maintains a long-standing cowboy tradition.
  • Dallas is a hub for international business.
  • San Antonio is renowned for its cultural diversity and the Riverwalk (Paseo del Rio).
  • Houston serves as a significant international sea trade port.
  • South Padre Island boasts a beach extending 113 miles.