Semana Santa
What city in Spain is famous for its large Semana Santa processions?
Seville
What does "la boda" mean?
Wedding
Translate: "I want to go to the party."
Quiero ir a la fiesta.
Use "pasarlo bien" in a sentence about a party.
Example: "Lo pasé bien en la fiesta anoche."
Correct the sentence: "Quiero invito a mis amigos a la fiesta."
Quiero invitar a mis amigos a la fiesta.
What are "pasos" in the context of Semana Santa?
Large floats carried in processions that depict scenes from the Passion of Christ.
How do you say “to have fun” in Spanish?
Divertirse
Translate: "They want to celebrate their anniversary in Seville."
Ellos quieren celebrar su aniversario en Sevilla.
Describe a time when you “pasaste mal” during a vacation.
Example: "Lo pasé mal cuando se perdió mi equipaje en las vacaciones."
Choose the correct form: "Mis amigos se (divierte/divierten) mucho en las fiestas."
Divierten.
During Semana Santa, what type of clothing do many participants wear in processions?
Nazarenos wear robes and tall, pointed hoods.
What is the Spanish word for a “surprise”?
La sorpresa
Form a sentence: "María wants to invite her friends to the birthday party."
María quiere invitar a sus amigos a la fiesta de cumpleaños.
Translate: "They always have a good time at family celebrations."
Siempre lo pasan bien en las celebraciones familiares.
Correct the sentence: "Nosotros queremos salir con nuestras amigas, pero no queremos saliendo tarde."
Nosotros queremos salir con nuestras amigas, pero no queremos salir tarde.
What is the name of the special week leading up to Easter?
Holy Week, or Semana Santa.
Translate: "She gave him a gift." (Use the correct form of "regalar.")
Ella le regaló un regalo.
Translate: "Do you want to go out with me?" (Use "salir con.")
¿Quieres salir conmigo?
What is the difference between “pasarlo bien” and “divertirse” in meaning?
Both mean “to have fun,” but "pasarlo bien" is more commonly used in conversation, while "divertirse" is slightly more formal.
Complete the sentence: "Mis padres __________ (querer + ir) a Sevilla para Semana Santa."
Mis padres quieren ir a Sevilla para Semana Santa.
Why do Nazarenos wear long robes and pointed hoods during Semana Santa processions in Seville, and what is the symbolic meaning behind this tradition?
The robes and pointed hoods, known as "capirotes," are worn by Nazarenos as a symbol of penance and humility. The hood covers their faces to show that their repentance is between them and God, allowing them to walk anonymously in the processions.
What does "comprometerse" mean, and how would you use it in a sentence?
It means "to get engaged." Example: "Ellos se comprometieron durante la Navidad."
Translate: "We want to have fun at the wedding, but we don’t want to stay out too late."
Queremos divertirnos en la boda, pero no queremos quedarnos hasta muy tarde.
Use "pasarlo bien" and "reírse" in a sentence about a wedding.
Example: "Lo pasamos bien en la boda y nos reímos mucho."
Correct the sentence: "Ellos quiere se casarse en junio."
Ellos quieren casarse en junio.