Physical Traits
What is the Spanish term for "tall"?
Alto/a
el aeropuerto
What is "my love" in Spanish?
Mi amor
What is an idiom?
A silly phrase not meant to be taken literally with a deeper parallel meaning.
What is the definition of "culture"?
the beliefs, customs, faiths, attitudes, and arts of a people group
How would you say "My sister is short" in Spanish?
Mi hermana es baja.
What are the two ways to say "excuse me" that we went over in class and what is the difference between them?
"Con permiso" or "permiso" - used to politely ask people to move out of the way
"Disculpe" - used when you accidentally bump into someone or similar
What playful term of endearment could an elderly man use for his elderly wife?
Mi vieja
What English idiom is "Llueve a cántaros" similar to?
"It's raining cats and dogs"
How do countries with a high Afro-Caribbean population celebrate their roots?
Through cultural festivals and music.
Translate this: "Jaime tiene la piel clara."
Jaime has fair skin.
Translate this: "¿Cuánto cuesta la habitación?"
"How much is the [hotel] room?"
What's the English term for the unique way that words in the Spanish language can be made "smaller"?
Diminutive
What does "Aqui hay gato encerrado" translate to and what English idiom has a similar meaning?
"Here, there is an enclosed cat"
"Something smells fishy here"
Most of the Spanish spoken in those countries today have heavy European influences.
Translate this: "Mi hermano Pablo y yo tenemos los ojos color miel."
"My brother Pablo and I have honey-colored eyes."
Translate this: "Where is the train station?"
"¿Dónde está la estación de tren?"
Which terms of endearment could you say only in the right context to not sound offensive or rude?
viejo/a, gordo/a, flaco/a
What does "Sentirse como pez en el agua" translate to and in what context would you use it?
"to feel like a fish in water"
to feel totally comfortable doing something
What is the tradition of "la siesta" and what in what country does it originate?
A cultural tradition in Spain of shutting down shops and going home to rest and be with your family for a few hours in the afternoon
How would you say that your friend has dreadlocks in Spanish?
"Mi amigo lleva/tiene rastas."
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
Name two terms of endearment AND their diminutives.
gordito, viejito
Translate "No hay mal que por bien no venga" to English. What is this idiom's meaning? What English idiom has a similar meaning?
"there is no bad that happens without a good upcoming."
Every bad thing offers an opportunity for a good thing.
"Every cloud has a silver lining"
What is the name of the Spanish National Anthem? What is the first line of the song?
There are no words in this national anthem!