Spanish Book Berto Chapter 3 Flashcards

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What is 'el prado'?

An art gallery in France

A famous museum in Italy

A historical site in Germany

A famous museum in Spain (correct)

Why is Berto considered artistic?

He likes to paint, draw, and color.

Where does Berto go instead of going to school?

To the museum.

How does Berto get to the museum?

On foot. Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe the day when Berto goes to the museum?

Beautiful. It's not hot or cold. Signup and view all the answers

What can be found in the museum?

Many people. Signup and view all the answers

How are the paintings in the museum described?

Big, small, ugly, pretty, and bad. Signup and view all the answers

What does the museum have many of?

Many paintings. Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the artists whose paintings are in the museum?

Pablo Picasso, Francisco de Goya, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Berto's favorite artists?

Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Signup and view all the answers

How long do Berto and Paquita walk in the museum?

For five hours. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Berto's feet after walking for five hours?

They hurt him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Berto do because his feet hurt?

He cries. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Paquita like the museum?

The museum and the painters are interesting. Signup and view all the answers

What does Berto say when Paquita finds him crying?

"No more. Your feet are going to explode." Signup and view all the answers

What does 'es verdad' mean?

It's the truth. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'personas' mean in English?

People. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pinturas' translate to?

Paintings. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'instead of' in Spanish?

En vez de. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'me gusta' mean?

I like. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'museo' in English?

Museum. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caminar' mean?

To walk. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caminamos' translate to?

We walk. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'artístico' mean?

Artistic. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'to draw' in Spanish?

Dibujar. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pintar' mean?

To paint. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bonito' translate to?

Pretty. Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe 'hace calor'?

It's hot. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hace frío' mean?

It's cold. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'It's sunny' in Spanish?

Hace sol. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'me duele' mean?

It hurts me. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dice' mean?

Says. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'ugly' in Spanish?

Fea. Signup and view all the answers

What do 'va' and 'van' translate to?

Go, goes, they go. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'para mí' mean?

For me. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'is like' in Spanish?

Es como. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vamos' mean?

We go. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tampoco' mean?

Neither. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'día' in English?

Day. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'It's raining' in Spanish?

Está lloviendo. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'está nevando' mean?

It's snowing. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hay' mean in English?

There is, there are. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'also' in Spanish?

También. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pienso' translate to?

I think. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'llorar' mean?

To cry. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'llorando' mean?

Crying. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quiere' mean?

Wants. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Overview

el prado: Renowned museum in Spain, noted for its extensive collection of art.
personas: Translates to "people," representing visitors at the museum.
museo: Spanish for "museum," the central location of Berto's experience.
pinturas: Means "paintings," indicative of the main attraction within the museum.

Berto’s Artistic Nature

Berto is characterized as artistic; he enjoys pintar (to paint), dibujar (to draw), and coloring.
Favorite artists include Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, which highlights his preferences in art.

Museum Experience

Instead of attending school, Berto opts to visit the museum on foot.
The day of the visit is described as beautiful, as it is neither hot nor cold, making it ideal for walking.

Time Spent in the Museum

Berto and Paquita spend five hours walking through the museum, which leads to discomfort as Berto's feet start to hurt.
Berto’s discomfort causes him to cry, revealing his struggle during the visit.

Interaction and Reactions

When Berto complains of his pain, Paquita responds with humor, stating, "no more. Your feet are going to explode," showing their playful dynamic.
Paquita appreciates the museum for its interesting painters and art, demonstrating her engagement with the visit.

Key Descriptions of Art

The museum houses many paintings, which vary in size and aesthetic appeal—some are described as big, small, ugly, pretty, and bad. This highlights the diversity of the artwork.

Common Expressions

me gusta: Means "I like," a phrase likely used by Berto or Paquita during their museum visit.
es verdad: Translates to "It's the truth," which may reflect a realization or affirmation during their interactions.

Weather Expressions

Understanding of weather is showcased:
- hace calor - "It's hot"
- hace frío - "It's cold"
- hace sol - "It's sunny"
- está lloviendo - "It's raining"
- está nevando - "It's snowing"

Additional Vocabulary

caminar (to walk) and caminamos (we walk) emphasize the act of walking as central to their museum visit.
hay: Means "there is, there are," useful for discussing the presence of artworks or people in the museum.
también: Means "also," indicating additional thoughts or opinions during the visit.

These notes encapsulate Berto's artistic inclination, his museum experience, interactions with Paquita, and relevant vocabulary essential for understanding the chapter.

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