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What is 'el prado'?
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?
Why is Berto considered artistic?
He likes to paint, draw, and color.
Where does Berto go instead of going to school?
Where does Berto go instead of going to school?
To the museum.
How does Berto get to the museum?
How does Berto get to the museum?
How would you describe the day when Berto goes to the museum?
How would you describe the day when Berto goes to the museum?
What can be found in the museum?
What can be found in the museum?
How are the paintings in the museum described?
How are the paintings in the museum described?
What does the museum have many of?
What does the museum have many of?
Who are some of the artists whose paintings are in the museum?
Who are some of the artists whose paintings are in the museum?
Who are Berto's favorite artists?
Who are Berto's favorite artists?
How long do Berto and Paquita walk in the museum?
How long do Berto and Paquita walk in the museum?
What happens to Berto's feet after walking for five hours?
What happens to Berto's feet after walking for five hours?
What does Berto do because his feet hurt?
What does Berto do because his feet hurt?
Why does Paquita like the museum?
Why does Paquita like the museum?
What does Berto say when Paquita finds him crying?
What does Berto say when Paquita finds him crying?
What does 'es verdad' mean?
What does 'es verdad' mean?
What does 'personas' mean in English?
What does 'personas' mean in English?
What does 'pinturas' translate to?
What does 'pinturas' translate to?
How do you say 'instead of' in Spanish?
How do you say 'instead of' in Spanish?
What does 'me gusta' mean?
What does 'me gusta' mean?
What is 'museo' in English?
What is 'museo' in English?
What does 'caminar' mean?
What does 'caminar' mean?
What does 'caminamos' translate to?
What does 'caminamos' translate to?
What does 'artÃstico' mean?
What does 'artÃstico' mean?
How do you say 'to draw' in Spanish?
How do you say 'to draw' in Spanish?
What does 'pintar' mean?
What does 'pintar' mean?
What does 'bonito' translate to?
What does 'bonito' translate to?
How would you describe 'hace calor'?
How would you describe 'hace calor'?
What does 'hace frÃo' mean?
What does 'hace frÃo' mean?
How do you say 'It's sunny' in Spanish?
How do you say 'It's sunny' in Spanish?
What does 'me duele' mean?
What does 'me duele' mean?
What does 'dice' mean?
What does 'dice' mean?
How do you say 'ugly' in Spanish?
How do you say 'ugly' in Spanish?
What do 'va' and 'van' translate to?
What do 'va' and 'van' translate to?
What does 'para mÃ' mean?
What does 'para mÃ' mean?
How do you say 'is like' in Spanish?
How do you say 'is like' in Spanish?
What does 'vamos' mean?
What does 'vamos' mean?
What does 'tampoco' mean?
What does 'tampoco' mean?
What is 'dÃa' in English?
What is 'dÃa' in English?
How do you say 'It's raining' in Spanish?
How do you say 'It's raining' in Spanish?
What does 'está nevando' mean?
What does 'está nevando' mean?
What does 'hay' mean in English?
What does 'hay' mean in English?
How do you say 'also' in Spanish?
How do you say 'also' in Spanish?
What does 'pienso' translate to?
What does 'pienso' translate to?
What does 'llorar' mean?
What does 'llorar' mean?
What does 'llorando' mean?
What does 'llorando' mean?
What does 'quiere' mean?
What does 'quiere' mean?
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 DalÃ, 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 frÃo - "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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