Vocabulary on San Fermín Festival
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What does the word 'remontar' mean?

  • To go back in time (correct)
  • To flirt
  • To go wild
  • To dodge

    • What is the meaning of 'el encierro'?

    Bull Run

    What does 'La manada' refer to?

    Herd

    What is the meaning of 'arremeter'?

    <p>To lash out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'los Sanfermines' refer to?

    <p>San Fermín Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'el tedio' mean?

    <p>Boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'cotidiano'?

    <p>Daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'alcalde' mean?

    <p>Mayor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lanzar' mean?

    <p>To launch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'cohete'?

    <p>Rocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'desenfrenar' mean?

    <p>To let loose, to go wild</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'coquetear' mean?

    <p>To flirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Extranjeros' mean?

    <p>Foreigners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'doquier' mean?

    <p>Everywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'pañoletas' mean?

    <p>Bandana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'iniciar' mean?

    <p>To begin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'esquivar' mean?

    <p>Dodge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Cornadas'?

    <p>Action of bull hitting you with a horn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lo recaudado' mean?

    <p>The proceeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Desvelados' mean?

    <p>Those kept awake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Torero' mean?

    <p>Bullfighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'arrojarse'?

    <p>To throw oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'recrearse' mean?

    <p>To enjoy oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Bombos' mean?

    <p>Bass drums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'jolgorio' mean?

    <p>Spree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Remontar: Refers to the action of going back in time, often used to evoke memories or historical events.
    • El encierro: Known as "Bull Run," a central event of the San Fermín Festival where bulls run through the streets of Pamplona.
    • La manada: Translates to "herd," especially referring to the group of bulls involved in the encierro.
    • Arremeter: Means to lash out, commonly depicting the aggressive behavior of bulls during the festival.
    • Los Sanfermines: The festival that celebrates San Fermín, famous for the traditional Running of the Bulls.
    • El tedio: Represents a feeling of boredom, contrasting with the excitement of the festival.
    • Cotidiano: Denotes daily life, highlighting the shift from everyday activities during festival times.
    • Alcalde: The term for the mayor, a significant figure in the community often involved in festival events.
    • Lanzar: To launch, typically in the context of launching fireworks or rockets at the festival.
    • Cohete: A rocket used during celebrations, signaling the start of various festival activities.
    • Desenfrenar: To let loose or go wild, capturing the festive spirit of participants.
    • Coquetear: This means to flirt, reflecting social interactions that occur during festivities.
    • Extranjeros: Refers to foreigners who attend or participate in the San Fermín Festival.
    • Doquier: Means everywhere, emphasizing the widespread presence of festivities throughout the city.
    • Pañoletas: Bandanas worn by participants, often symbolizing their involvement in the celebrations.
    • Iniciar: To begin, indicating the start of festival activities and events.
    • Esquivar: Means to dodge, crucial during the encierro as runners avoid bulls.
    • Cornadas: The action of being hit by a bull's horn, a serious risk associated with the festival.
    • Lo recaudado: Refers to proceeds collected, often for various charities or community projects.
    • Desvelados: Describes those kept awake, referring to the late-night festivities of the celebration.
    • Torero: The bullfighter, a key role within the context of the bullfighting events during the festival.
    • Arrojarse: To throw oneself, which can denote the action of participants during the encierro.
    • Recrearse: To enjoy oneself, capturing the essence of experiencing the festival.
    • Bombos: Bass drums, adding to the celebratory music and atmosphere of the San Fermín Festival.
    • Jolgorio: A term for spree, reflecting the overall enjoyment, parties, and lively gatherings that occur during the festival.

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