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A1.32.4 Spanish culture: La Alacena

Discover a typical piece of furniture in Spanish homes: the alacena. It is used to store food and utensils.

Cultura: La Alacena

Descubre un mueble típico en las casas españolas: la <notrans>alacena</notrans>. Se utiliza para guardar comida y utensilios.

A1.32.4 Spanish culture: La Alacena

A1 Spanish Gastronomy Spain

Level: A1

Module 5: En casa (At home)

Lesson 32: Muebles (Furniture)

Learning history

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

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Reading and listening exercise

La alacena es un mueble tradicional en España. Tiene sus orígenes en la cultura árabe. El nombre tiene su origen de la palabra "al-sinah". Esta palabra significa armario o depósito. Se usa para guardar la comida y los utensilios de cocina. Este mueble es grande y alto. Normalmente está en las cocinas y en los comedores. También tiene puertas con cristales. Este mueble es muy común en las casas de algunas regiones como Andalucía y Castilla y León.

Translation

The alacena is a traditional furniture piece in Spain. It has its origins in Arab culture. The name comes from the word "al-sinah". This word means cupboard or storage. It is used to store food and kitchen utensils. This furniture is big and tall. It is usually found in the kitchens and dining rooms. It also has doors with glass. This furniture is very common in the houses of some regions like Andalusia and Castilla and León.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

Instruction: Discuss the questions after listening to the audio or reading through the text.

  1. La alacena es... A) Un armario B) Una puerta C) Una ventana
    2. The cupboard is... A) A cabinet B) A door C) A window
  2. La alacena se usa para guardar... A) Ropa B) Comida B) Zapatos
    3. The cupboard is used to store... A) Clothes B) Food C) Shoes
  3. La alacena está en... A) El dormitorio B) La cocina C) El garaje
    4. The pantry is in... A) The bedroom B) The kitchen C) The garage
  4. ¿Existe un tipo de mueble parecido a la alacena en tu país?
    5. Is there a type of furniture similar to the cupboard in your country?

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.

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1. Alacena
(Cupboard)
2. Comedores
(Dining rooms)
3. Mueble
(Furniture)
4. Armario
(Cupboard)
5. Casas
(Houses)
6. Puertas
(Doors)
7. Utensilios
(Utensils)

Useful links

  1. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alacena