Los medios de comunicación
Name at least 2 "medios de comunicación"
la radio, el periódico, la revista, el noticiero....
Why is the subjunctive mood used?
to talk about hopes, wishes, desires, the unknown and things you can't control
Why is the indicative mood used?
To talk about facts, information, things we know an are certain about
The “merengue” music and dance originated in this island country.
La República Dominicana
I tweet on X every day.
Yo tuiteo en X cada día/todos los días.
The person who writes informational pieces for el periódico
el/la periodista
Name 2 ways that the present subjunctive is different than the present indicative (in termos of using it/forming it)
Needs que clauses, opposite vowel endings.
How many sets of endings are used with the present indicative?
3 (-ar, -er, -ir)
The “tortilla” in this European country is often made with eggs, potatoes and onions.
España
Their computer doesn't work.
Su computadora no funciona.
¿Cómo se dice: username AND password?
el nombre de usuario
la contraseña
What are the irregular verbs?
Dar, Ir, Ser, Haber, Estar, Saber
Name 3 tenses that fall under the indicative mood
Present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditions, present perfect, past perfect
This country is known for its production of cigars and sugar.
Cuba
I don't know my password!
¡Yo no sé mi contraseña!
the other word for "la computadora"
el ordenador
Find the error: Es increíble que la Sra. Brozyna tiena 6 hijos.
tiena --> tenga
My dad never watches news shows, but sometimes he reads the newspaper.
Mi padre nunca ve los noticieros, pero a veces lee el periódico/el diario.
The capital of this country is Montevideo.
Uruguay
We believe that social media is good.
Nosotros creemos que las redes sociales son buenas.
This is a sensationalized form of media that is based in truth, but often includes embellishments and are not considered to be reliable.
la prensa amarilla
Translate: It's possible that reporters report fale information.
Es posible que los reporteros reporten información falsa.
Yesterday Enrique listened to a podcast on the radio about horror movies.
Ayer Enrique escuchó un pódcast en la rdio sobre las películas de horror.
This country is the smallest country in Central America.
El Salvador
They doubt that the tabloid is true.
Ellos dudan que la prensa amarilla sea falsa.