grammar concepts
ser means?
to be
Is costa rica known for having spicy food?
no, they are known for having more mild tasting foods unlike many spanish speaking countries
What is Costa Rica's national animal
the sloth
what does the day of the dead celebrate?
deceased loved ones
what movement was Picasso apart of?
Cubism
what are affirmatives/negativos
phrases that usually means yes or no or maybe
is food a big part of family cultures in this country?
yes
does Costa Rica have a army?
no Costa Rica does not have a army
at what age do women have their Quinceañera
15 years old
who was a famous artist in the Spanish speaking world who participated in the surrealism movement
Dali
what is a reflexive verbs
a verb whose action is reflected back on the subject of the sentence
what two ingredients are HUGE in costa rica
rice and beans
what are girls and boys called in Costa Rica?
ticos and ticas
what is Flamenco?
an art form that combines singing, dancing, and music
what are retables
artworks, typically paintings or carvings, placed behind or on top of an altar in a church, often as part of a larger architectural structure
steps to change reflexive verb
1. cut off ending
2. select correct reflexive pronoun and put it in front
3. change er/er/ir verb according to the subject
Does costa rica tend to have healthy food or junk food?
costa rican dishes tend to be fresh and healthy
how many volcanic formations does Costa Rica have?
over 200
what is la Tomatina
a festival where everybody has a tomato fight at a festival
true or false, Dali immigrated to America after he created his piece the persistence of memory
false
steps for indirect pronouns
1. get the verb right
2. identify pronouns
3. get order right
what is the national dish for costa rica
gallo pinto
who is Costa Rica's currency named after
Christopher Columbus
what city does the running of the bulls take place?
Pamplona Spain
What is the Guernica?
what painting by Pablo Picasso often regarded as the best anti war painting ever