21 Questions
Match the following transportation vocabulary with their English translations:
Autobús = Train Tren = Bus Metro = Subway Ciclomotor = Motorbike
Match the following shopping in the city vocabulary with their English translations:
Tienda = Supermarket Mercado = Market Centro comercial = Mall Banco = Bank
Match the following city landmarks with their English translations:
Ayuntamiento = Church Iglesia = City Hall Catedral = Cathedral Puente = Bridge
Match the following city culture vocabulary with their English translations:
Fiesta = Party Concierto = Concert Teatro = Theater Discoteca = Nightclub
Match the following transportation vocabulary with their English translations:
Coche = Car Taxi = Taxi Bicicleta = Bicycle Camión = Truck
Match the following city landmarks with their descriptions:
Estatua = A monument to a person or event Catedral = A type of fountain Ayuntamiento = The city hall Plaza mayor = A type of monument
Match the following transportation vocabulary with their modes of transportation:
Autobús = A type of bicycle Metro = An underground transportation system Bicicleta = A type of taxi Taxi = A type of bus
Match the following shopping in the city vocabulary with their actions:
Tienda de ropa = To sell Comprar = To buy Vender = To buy Tienda de electrónica = To sell
Match the following city culture vocabulary with their events:
Fiesta de la música = A type of art exhibition Concierto = A type of music festival Exhibición de arte = A type of city festival Fiesta de la ciudad = A type of music concert
Match the following environment vocabulary with their types of pollution:
Aire = Water pollution Contaminación del aire = Air pollution Agua = Water pollution Tierra = Earth pollution
Match the following actions in a stroll through the city with their places:
Pasear = A type of park Caminar = A type of garden Visitar = A type of square Parque = A type of stroll
Match the following city landmarks with their types of buildings:
Monumento = A type of city hall Catedral = A type of cathedral Palacio = A type of palace Ayuntamiento = A type of monument
Match the following transportation vocabulary with their actions:
Ir a pie = To drive Conducir = To walk Tomar un taxi = To take a taxi Coger el autobús = To take the bus
Match the following shopping in the city vocabulary with their types of stores:
Tienda de ropa = A type of electronics store Tienda de electrónica = A type of clothing store Supermercado = A type of supermarket Comprar = A type of store
Match the following urban planning terms with their English translations:
Urbanismo = Urban development Planificación urbana = Urban planning Zona urbana = Urban area Desarrollo urbano = City growth
Match the following city landmarks with their English translations:
Monumento = Iconic building Edificio emblemático = Monument Plaza = Square Catedral = City hall
Match the following transportation modes with their English translations:
Autobús = Subway Metro = Bus Tren = Train Bicicleta = Taxi
Match the following neighborhood terms with their English translations:
Barrio = City center Centro ciudad = Neighborhood Periferia = Outskirts Distrito = District
Match the following city culture events with their English translations:
Fiesta = Festival Festival = Party Mercado = Market Museo = Art gallery
Match the following urban planning concepts with their English translations:
Reurbanización = Urban renewal Desarrollo urbano = Urban development Zona residencial = Residential area Zona comercial = Commercial area
Match the following city landmarks with their descriptions:
Ayuntamiento = City hall Catedral = Place of worship Plaza = Public square Parque = Recreational area
Study Notes
Transportation Vocabulary
- Autobús (Bus)
- Tren (Train)
- Metro (Subway)
- Taxi (Taxi)
- Bicicleta (Bicycle)
- Ciclomotor (Motorbike)
- Coche (Car)
- Camión (Truck)
- Puerto (Port)
- Aeropuerto (Airport)
Shopping In The City
- Tienda (Shop)
- Mercado (Market)
- Centro comercial (Mall)
- Supermercado (Supermarket)
- Banco (Bank)
- Cajero automático (ATM)
- Correo (Post Office)
City Landmarks
- Ayuntamiento (City Hall)
- Iglesia (Church)
- Catedral (Cathedral)
- Plaza (Square)
- Parque (Park)
- Museo (Museum)
- Monumento (Monument)
- Puente (Bridge)
City Culture
- Fiesta (Party)
- Festival (Festival)
- Concierto (Concert)
- Teatro (Theater)
- Cine (Cinema)
- Restaurante (Restaurant)
- Bar (Bar)
- Discoteca (Nightclub)
Transportation
- Bus is called "Autobús" in Spanish
- "Tren" is the Spanish term for Train
- Subway is referred to as "Metro" in Spanish
- Taxi is called "Taxi" in Spanish, same as in English
- Bicycle is "Bicicleta" in Spanish
- Motorbike is referred to as "Ciclomotor" in Spanish
- Car is called "Coche" in Spanish
- Truck is referred to as "Camión" in Spanish
- Port is called "Puerto" in Spanish
- Airport is referred to as "Aeropuerto" in Spanish
Shopping
- Shop is called "Tienda" in Spanish
- Market is referred to as "Mercado" in Spanish
- Mall is called "Centro comercial" in Spanish
- Supermarket is referred to as "Supermercado" in Spanish
- Bank is called "Banco" in Spanish
- ATM is referred to as "Cajero automático" in Spanish
- Post Office is called "Correo" in Spanish
City Landmarks
- City Hall is called "Ayuntamiento" in Spanish
- Church is referred to as "Iglesia" in Spanish
- Cathedral is called "Catedral" in Spanish
- Square is referred to as "Plaza" in Spanish
- Park is called "Parque" in Spanish
- Museum is referred to as "Museo" in Spanish
- Monument is called "Monumento" in Spanish
- Bridge is referred to as "Puente" in Spanish
City Culture
- Party is called "Fiesta" in Spanish
- Festival is referred to as "Festival" in Spanish, same as in English
- Concert is called "Concierto" in Spanish
- Theater is referred to as "Teatro" in Spanish
- Cinema is called "Cine" in Spanish
- Restaurant is referred to as "Restaurante" in Spanish
- Bar is called "Bar" in Spanish, same as in English
- Nightclub is referred to as "Discoteca" in Spanish
City Landmarks
- A city typically has monuments such as statues, fountains, and monuments dedicated to specific individuals or events.
- Important buildings in a city include the city hall, cathedral, and palace.
- Cities often have main squares or town squares, which are central gathering places for residents and visitors.
Transportation Vocabulary
- Common means of transportation in a city include buses, taxis, subways, and bicycles.
- People can get around a city by walking, driving, taking a taxi, or using public transportation like buses.
Shopping In The City
- Cities have various types of stores, including clothing stores, supermarkets, and electronics stores.
- Shopping actions include buying, selling, and haggling over prices.
City Culture
- Cities often host festivals, including city festivals, music festivals, and food festivals.
- Events in a city can include concerts, art exhibitions, and parades.
Environment and Pollution
- The environment in a city includes the air, water, and earth.
- Pollution is a major concern in cities, including air pollution, water pollution, and waste management.
A Stroll Through The City
- People can enjoy leisure activities in a city, such as strolling, walking, or visiting parks, gardens, and squares.
Urban Planning
- Urbanismo and planificación urbana both translate to urban planning
- Zona urbana refers to an urban area
- Desarrollo urbano means urban development
- Reurbanización is the process of urban renewal
City Landmarks
- Monumentos are monuments or statues
- Edificios emblemáticos are iconic buildings that represent a city
- Plazas are public squares often featuring monuments or statues
- Parques are parks or green areas within a city
- Catedrales are cathedrals, often historic and architecturally significant
- Ayuntamientos are city halls or municipal buildings
Transportation
- Transporte público refers to public transportation systems
- Autobuses are buses, a common mode of public transportation
- Metros are subways or underground trains
- Trenes are trains, often used for inter-city travel
- Bicicletas are bicycles, a popular mode of transportation in urban areas
- Taxis are privately hired vehicles for transportation
Neighborhoods
- Barrios are neighborhoods or districts within a city
- Centro ciudad is the city center, often featuring historic landmarks and commercial areas
- Periferia refers to the outskirts or suburbs of a city
- Distritos are administrative divisions within a city
- Zonas residenciales are residential areas, often featuring housing and local amenities
- Zonas comerciales are commercial areas, often featuring shops and offices
City Culture
- Fiestas are parties or celebrations, often featuring music and dance
- Festivales are festivals, often showcasing local culture and traditions
- Mercados are markets, often featuring local produce and handicrafts
- Museos are museums, often featuring art, history, or science exhibits
- Galerías de arte are art galleries, showcasing local and international art
- Teatros are theaters, often featuring live performances
Directions
- Derecha means right, indicating direction
- Izquierda means left, indicating direction
- Adelante means forward, indicating direction
- Atrás means backward, indicating direction
- Arriba means up, indicating direction
- Abajo means down, indicating direction
- Cerca means near, indicating proximity
- Lejos means far, indicating distance
- Norte means north, indicating direction
- Sur means south, indicating direction
- Este means east, indicating direction
- Oeste means west, indicating direction
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