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A1.34.4 Spanish culture: La Mesa Camilla y El Brasero

Discover the mesa camilla, a unique piece of furniture from Spain. Learn about its use and tradition.

Cultura: La Mesa Camilla y El Brasero

Descubre la <notrans>mesa camilla</notrans>, un mueble único de España. Aprende sobre su uso y tradición.

A1.34.4 Spanish culture: La Mesa Camilla y El Brasero

A1 Spanish Gastronomy Spain

Level: A1

Module 5: En casa (At home)

Lesson 34: Electrodomésticos (Household appliances)

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Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

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Reading and listening exercise

La mesa camilla es un mueble único de España. Es una mesa con un brasero debajo. Encima de la mesa, se pone una falda larga de tela. Es una mesa pequeña con forma circular. Se usa en los meses de invierno para sentir calor. Después de usarla, es importante apagar el brasero para mantener la seguridad en el hogar. Las personas beben, comen, hablan y se calientan. La mesa camilla es menos común ahora. Las casas modernas tienen radiadores para calentar.

Translation

The mesa camilla is a unique piece of furniture from Spain. It is a table with a brasero underneath. On top of the table, a long fabric skirt is placed. It is a small table with a circular shape. It is used in the winter months to feel warmth. After using it, it's important to turn off the brasero to maintain safety in the home. People drink, eat, talk, and warm themselves. The mesa camilla is less common now. Modern homes have radiators for heating.

Exercise 1: Discussion questions

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

  1. Verdadero/Falso: "La mesa camilla se utiliza en invierno para calentar".
    2. True/False: 'The table with a heater is used in winter to warm up.'
  2. ¿Qué hay debajo de la mesa camilla?
    3. What is there under the camilla table?
  3. ¿Cómo te gusta la idea de usar la mesa camilla?
    4. How do you like the idea of using the table with a brazier?
  4. ¿Hay un antiguo utensilio parecido en tu país?
    5. Is there an ancient utensil similar 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. Brasero
(Heater)
2. Se calientan
(They warm up)
3. Apagar
(Turn off)
4. Mesa camilla
(Round table with a heating element)
5. Radiadores
(Radiators)
6. Calor
(Warmth)

Useful links

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