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1.1: Introducción

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    In this chapter...

    We will explore: 

    • Lesser-known celebrations and traditions in the Spanish-speaking world
    • How our own traditions compare to those that we read about

    We will review:

    • Ser and estar ("to be")
    • Numbers
    • Capitalization 

    Learning outcomes: 

    • Compare aspects of different holidays/celebrations across cultures
    • Describe celebrations accurately using ser and estar
    • Use numbers accurately, especially in years and large figures
    • Use uppercase and lowercase letters as is customary in Spanish

    La_Tomatina_2014.jpg

    By Carlesboveserral - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/inde...curid=42084977

    Tomatoes are thrown at La Tomatina in Spain.

    El Día de la Independencia se celebra en México con "El Grito de Independencia".

    Contributions and Attributions 

    Chapter Cover Photo: "Nit de Foc" photo by Joanjo Puertos on Unsplash


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