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Key Famous Squares Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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square
square
[noun]

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Ex: The town square was bustling with activity as vendors set up stalls for the weekly market. 
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Mexico City

the capital city of Mexico, which is also the largest city in the country, and is known for its spicy food, colorful art scene, and ancient structures

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Mexico
Mexico
[noun]

a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north

Ex: Mexico is known for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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square meter

a centare is 1/100th of an are

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aztec
aztec
[noun]

a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

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Spanish
Spanish
[noun]

someone who is from Spain or their family came from Spain

Ex: She met a Spanish while visiting Madrid last summer. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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today
today
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: Thousands of students across the country today are protesting for better educational resources. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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concert
concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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parade
parade
[noun]

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

Ex: The city organized a grand parade for the national holiday. 
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celebration

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

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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September
September
[noun]

the ninth month of the year, after August and before October

Ex: In September, the weather starts to cool down as autumn approaches. 
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to celebrate

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

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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firework
firework
[noun]

(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

Ex: The fireworks lit up the night sky during the New Year's Eve celebration. 
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political
political
[Adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security. 
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protest
protest
[noun]

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

Ex: Thousands of people gathered for a protest against the new government policy. 
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rally
rally
[noun]

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party

Ex: Thousands of people attended the rally to support the candidate's platform on healthcare reform. 
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to share
to share
[Verb]

to communicate or express one's thoughts, personal encounters, emotions, secrets, etc. with others

Ex: She finally decided to share her long-held secret with her best friend. 
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opinion
opinion
[noun]

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

Ex: Despite popular opinion, I really enjoyed the movie. 
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flag
flag
[noun]

a piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.

Ex: The American flag was raised during the ceremony. 
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giant
giant
[Adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The giant mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks disappearing into the clouds. 
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Mexican
Mexican
[Adjective]

relating to Mexico or its people

Ex: Mexican cuisine is famous for its bold flavors, with staples like corn, beans, and chili peppers featured in many dishes. 
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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to raise
to raise
[Verb]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Ex: Can you raise the lamp so I can see? 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground

Ex: The construction workers used a crane to lower the steel beams into place for the new building. 
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must-see
must-see
[Adjective]

highly recommended to visit or experience

Ex: The Colosseum is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Rome. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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Spanish
Spanish
[noun]

the main language of Spain and many Southern or Central American countries

Ex: Learning Spanish is helpful for travelling in Central and South America. 
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monument
monument
[noun]

a place or building that is historically important

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
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