El libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - Parte 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

hora

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

celebrar

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

día de fiesta

not alive anymore

muerto

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

esqueleto

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

escultura

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

fuego artificial, pirotecnia

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

dragón

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Año Nuevo, Nuevo Año

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Día de Acción de Gracias

a method or style according to which something is done

manera

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

comer

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

dar

to move over a particular distance

ir, recorrer

to hold or own something

tener

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

jugar

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

enviar

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

visitar

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

llevar

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

regalo, presente

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

celebración

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

decoración

a ceremony or event where two people are married

boda, matrimonio

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

fiesta

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

pícnic

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

playa

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

vela, candela

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

pariente

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

amigo cercano, amigo íntimo

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

vestuario

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

invitación

the state of being free from the control of others

independencia

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

entrada

happening, done, or made once every year

anual