A1.5.4 Spanish culture: The family meal
Learn how to talk about family gatherings in Spanish culture.
Cultura: La comida familiar
Learn how to talk about family gatherings in Spanish culture.
A1 Spanish Traditions and customs Spain
Level: A1
Module 1: Presentarse (To introduce oneself)
Lesson 5: Familia (Family)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Audio and video
Reading and listening exercise
En España la familia es muy importante. Muchos españoles van a la casa de los padres o de los abuelos para reunirse. Suele tener lugar el domingo. Una tradición común es la comida familiar. Es un momento especial. Todos los familiares disfrutan de una comida juntos. Tíos, tías, hermanos, padres, abuelos, primos y primas.
Translation
In Spain the family is very important. Many Spaniards go to the house of the parents or the grandparents to get together. It usually takes place on Sunday. A common tradition is the family meal. It's a special moment. All the relatives enjoy a meal together. Uncles, aunts, brothers, parents, grandparents, cousins.
Exercise 1: Discussion questions
Instruction: Discuss the questions after listening to the audio or reading through the text.
Show translations- ¿Qué tradición tienen las familias españolas?
- ¿Cómo se llama la comida entre familiares?
- ¿Te gusta estar con tu familia?
- ¿También es una tradición en tu país reunirse los domingos?
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.
Show translation|
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Comida familiar
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(The family meal) |
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2.
Padres
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(The parents) |
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3.
Familia
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(The family) |
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4.
Familiares
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(The relatives) |