Vocabulario
necklace
el collar
hostel, inn
el hostal
these are used to light the path for the spirits who are returning
candles
this is the official bread for Día de los Muertos
Pan de Muertos
Juan ____ la televisión (mirar)
miró
key
la llave
reception desk
la recepción
____ is placed on the altar for the spirits because of their long journey.
water
Many people have children who have died. They are called ____ .
angelitos
Yo ____ la comida para el almuerzo. (preparar)
preparé
cash
el dinero en efectivo
elevator
el ascensor
The Purpépecha believe that the souls of their friends and family members return to this world every year on the evening of ___ .
November 1
On ____, the tradition is to go to the cemeteries to visit the deceased.
November 2
Nosotros ____ un pastel la semana pasada. (hacer)
hicimos
jewelry
las joyas
souvenir
el recuerdo
____ was a Mexican illustrator known for political cartoons that satirized the government, the wealthy class, and other issues of the day.
José Guadalupe Posada
The Mexican illustrator's most famous character is a tall, elegant lady wearing a large hat whom he called ____ .
Catrina
Yo ____ a mi amigo en el café ayer. (ver)
vi
earring
el arete
lodging
el alojamiento
The Mexican illustrator always featured skeleton figures called ____ .
calaveras
The traditional flower called ____ , is used because of its strong scent which attracts the souls.
cempasúchil
Las semanas ____ muy divertidas. (ser)
fueron