Reflexive verbs indicate the subject is the same as the object.Read more: "Spanish Reflexive Verbs" - http://www.rocketlanguages.com/spanish/spanish_reflexive_verbs.php#ixzz0AmUOunty
This website explained in terms that I am used to hearing around the house. ( my mother is an english teacher)
Reflexive verbs indicate the subject is the same as the object.
http://www.elearnspanishlanguage.com/grammar/verbs/reflexiveverbs.html
I like this site because it gave plenty of examples and explained things pretty well.
A reflexive verb is a verb having as direct or indirect object a reflexive pronoun. The subject and object of a reflexive verb represent the same person or thing.
http://www.spanish-kit.net/grammar/163.html
I liked this site because it put things interms that I can understand and it provided a lot of useful information.
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miércoles, 25 de marzo de 2009
jueves, 19 de febrero de 2009
legend of popocatepetl and iztaccihuatl
En la mitología azteca, los volcanes eran una vez la gente que estaba profundamente enamorada. Esta leyenda presenta a dos amantes malhadados, el guerrero valiente joven Popocatépetl y la princesa hermosa Iztaccíhuatl. El padre de Iztaccíhuatl, una regla fuerte, colocó una condición de exigencia sobre Popocatépetl antes de que él pudiera tomar a Iztaccíhuatl como su novia. Su mandato requirió que Popocatépetl primero engrane en la batalla contra enemigo de la tribu y vuelta victoriosa. Las variaciones de la leyenda incluyen la estipulación añadida que Popocatépetl tenía que devolver con la cabeza del enemigo vencido como la prueba de su éxito.
La historia sigue con Popocatépetl que sale para la batalla con Iztaccíhuatl que espera la vuelta de su querido. Traidoramente, un rival de Popocatépetl's devuelve un mensaje falso a la regla que el guerrero ha sido matado cuando de hecho, Popocatépetl ha ganado la batalla y está listo a volver a su Iztaccíhuatl. Sin embargo, la princesa para oír las noticias falsas, cae enferma y sucumbe a su pena profunda, morir de un corazón quebrado. Cuando Popocatépetl vuelve triunfante a su gente sólo para encontrar la muerte de su querido, su angustia es inconsolable.
Él lleva el cuerpo Iztaccíhuatl's a las montañas con lo cual él hace construir una pira de entierro tanto para él como para su princesa. Golpeado por pena desmesurado, Popocatépetl muere al lado de su querido. Dioses, tocados por la situación grave del amante, convierten a la gente en montañas, de modo que ellos puedan estar finalmente juntos. Ellos permanecen así hasta este día con Popocatépetl que reside sobre su princesa Iztaccíhuatl, mientras ella está dormido. De vez en cuando, Popo vomitará la ceniza, recordando aquellos mirando que él está siempre en la asistencia, que él nunca dejará el lado de su querido Izta.
viernes, 9 de enero de 2009
Guadalajara
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Trompo Magico Interactive Museum
The museum is filled with helpful Nei’wáma (plural for Nei’wá, meaning friend, companion or guide in the Huichol language) to facilitate the learning experience. They can be identified by their brightly colored vests. Many of the Nei’wá are students from local colleges doing required community service hours. There is a good chance that no one at the information kiosk when you come in will speak English. If you call ahead from your hotel, they can arrange to have an English speaking guide meet you. There is also a bilingual brochure, but they may have to call upstairs to the office to find one, since they don’t always keep them at the information desk. However, you don’t need an English speaking guide or even a brochure to enjoy the activities the Trompo Mágico has to offer.
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The production of tequila is exclusive to Jalisco and its surroundings, where the conditions there are ideal for creating the best Blue Agave. Coupled with the knowledge and experience of its people, Jalisco is the natural birthplace for Tequila. Strong character and robust flavor describe this tequila. It's ideal for bars and restaurants, and its highly recommended to prepare the best cocktails. It comes in two presentations, Silver and Gold. 40% alcohol.
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The Cathedral on Av. Alcalde between Av. Hidalgo and Calle Morelos is a good place to start. It was begun in 1561 and took about 30 years to complete. Dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, this Cathedral is easy to spot with its twin spires. The spires were actually destroyed in an earthquake (1818) and replaced in 1854 with the spires you see today.
Also of note are the 10 silver & gold altars which were gifts from King Fernando VII of Spain to thank Guadalajara for its support in the Napoleonic War.
Relics from the past : The Cathedral is home to the "Virgin of Innocence" located in a small chapel on the left as you enter. The story about this relic dates back to a time when large Catholic churches needed some sacred artifact to make it a holy place. Churches in Europe already had more than one John the Baptist head, duplicates of Apostle bones, and enough pieces of the "true" cross to fill a small forest. Lacking an established relic or remains of a dead Saint, they needed something else . . . So, the Roman Catholic Church came up with the bones of a young girl in 1786 . . . The bones were sent to Guadalajara with a story about a young Christian girl who died while protecting her virginity in the 3rd century. Presto, a Martyr with a story that would make all love and adore this new addition to the Roman Church's list of pseudo-saints murdered by the Romans. Whether or not the story of how the girl who died 1300 years before her bones were pronounced holy was ever true is beside the fact. The fact is that if you say it long enough, history turns the story into tradition, and tradition becomes a historical fact which has no room for the truth. So no, there is no proof whatsoever to back up the story . . . but the faithful BELIEVE the bones to be those of a young girl which TRADITION says was killed while protecting her virginity.
Trompo Magico Interactive Museum
The museum is filled with helpful Nei’wáma (plural for Nei’wá, meaning friend, companion or guide in the Huichol language) to facilitate the learning experience. They can be identified by their brightly colored vests. Many of the Nei’wá are students from local colleges doing required community service hours. There is a good chance that no one at the information kiosk when you come in will speak English. If you call ahead from your hotel, they can arrange to have an English speaking guide meet you. There is also a bilingual brochure, but they may have to call upstairs to the office to find one, since they don’t always keep them at the information desk. However, you don’t need an English speaking guide or even a brochure to enjoy the activities the Trompo Mágico has to offer.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tequila-juanito.com/images/Arenita.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.tequila-juanito.com/arenita.asp&usg=__7jcJ2FmYM6ziRyjnfUb08mUTpxA=&h=362&w=540&sz=87&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=peS9RDavvMWTyM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=132&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbirthplace%2Bof%2Btequila%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DX
The production of tequila is exclusive to Jalisco and its surroundings, where the conditions there are ideal for creating the best Blue Agave. Coupled with the knowledge and experience of its people, Jalisco is the natural birthplace for Tequila. Strong character and robust flavor describe this tequila. It's ideal for bars and restaurants, and its highly recommended to prepare the best cocktails. It comes in two presentations, Silver and Gold. 40% alcohol.
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The Cathedral on Av. Alcalde between Av. Hidalgo and Calle Morelos is a good place to start. It was begun in 1561 and took about 30 years to complete. Dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, this Cathedral is easy to spot with its twin spires. The spires were actually destroyed in an earthquake (1818) and replaced in 1854 with the spires you see today.
Also of note are the 10 silver & gold altars which were gifts from King Fernando VII of Spain to thank Guadalajara for its support in the Napoleonic War.
Relics from the past : The Cathedral is home to the "Virgin of Innocence" located in a small chapel on the left as you enter. The story about this relic dates back to a time when large Catholic churches needed some sacred artifact to make it a holy place. Churches in Europe already had more than one John the Baptist head, duplicates of Apostle bones, and enough pieces of the "true" cross to fill a small forest. Lacking an established relic or remains of a dead Saint, they needed something else . . . So, the Roman Catholic Church came up with the bones of a young girl in 1786 . . . The bones were sent to Guadalajara with a story about a young Christian girl who died while protecting her virginity in the 3rd century. Presto, a Martyr with a story that would make all love and adore this new addition to the Roman Church's list of pseudo-saints murdered by the Romans. Whether or not the story of how the girl who died 1300 years before her bones were pronounced holy was ever true is beside the fact. The fact is that if you say it long enough, history turns the story into tradition, and tradition becomes a historical fact which has no room for the truth. So no, there is no proof whatsoever to back up the story . . . but the faithful BELIEVE the bones to be those of a young girl which TRADITION says was killed while protecting her virginity.
lunes, 3 de noviembre de 2008
Guatemalan Drink
Called a champurrado because it is a combination of two different drinks, this traditional chocolate-coffee combination is a delightful breakfast or dessert drink. This recipe is designed to serve a small party. • 4 squares unsweetened chocolate • Water • 1 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 4 cups black coffee • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon • 1 large piece vanilla bean • Pinch salt • 6 cups hot milk • Ground cinnamon for garnish
In a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate with a little water. Combine the sugar and cornstarch, add to the chocolate, and mix well. Add the coffee, stir well and heat for 10 minutes. Add the cinnamon, vanilla bean, salt and milk and cook over medium heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the vanilla bean and serve in cups sprinkled with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
In a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate with a little water. Combine the sugar and cornstarch, add to the chocolate, and mix well. Add the coffee, stir well and heat for 10 minutes. Add the cinnamon, vanilla bean, salt and milk and cook over medium heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the vanilla bean and serve in cups sprinkled with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Guatemalan Deserts
Dulce de Durazno y Melón (Peaches and Cantaloupe Dessert)
Source: http://www.mayaparadise.net/recipes.htm
2 pounds Peaches
1 Cantaloupe2
Limes
½ c Water
1 stick Cinnamon
1 t Vanilla
1 lb Sugar, or as necessary.
Peel the peaches and the cantaloupe and cut into quarters. Add the remaining ingredients and boil until soft. Serve cold.
Source: http://www.mayaparadise.net/recipes.htm
2 pounds Peaches
1 Cantaloupe2
Limes
½ c Water
1 stick Cinnamon
1 t Vanilla
1 lb Sugar, or as necessary.
Peel the peaches and the cantaloupe and cut into quarters. Add the remaining ingredients and boil until soft. Serve cold.
Spanish Tortilla
Spanish Tortilla makes 4 servings
3 large white potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced1/4 cup olive oil1 onion, choppedSalt and pepper, to taste4 eggs1 small red pepper, seeded and slicedMinced flat-leaf parsley
Leave the skin on the potato, if you prefer. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 9 or 10 inch skillet and sautȠthe potatoes and onion, stirring, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs and gently mix the potatoes with the eggs. In another frying pan, heat the remaining oil and pour in the potato and egg mixture. Cook over medium heat without stirring until set. With a plate, flip over and cook on the other side until browned. Garnish with pepper slices and parsley.
3 large white potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced1/4 cup olive oil1 onion, choppedSalt and pepper, to taste4 eggs1 small red pepper, seeded and slicedMinced flat-leaf parsley
Leave the skin on the potato, if you prefer. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 9 or 10 inch skillet and sautȠthe potatoes and onion, stirring, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs and gently mix the potatoes with the eggs. In another frying pan, heat the remaining oil and pour in the potato and egg mixture. Cook over medium heat without stirring until set. With a plate, flip over and cook on the other side until browned. Garnish with pepper slices and parsley.
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