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Palabras : “los Deportes”Anillas
Rings
Atletismo
Athletics
Balón de fútbol
Football
Baloncesto
Basketball
Balonmano
Handball
Balonvolea
Volleyball
Béisbol
Baseball
Boxeo
Boxing
Campeón/ona
Champion
Campeonato
Championship
Carrera
Race
Carrera de velocidad
Race
Coche de carreras
Racing car
Deportes
Sports
Deportes acuáticos
Water sports
Deportes de invierno
Winter sports
Entrenador
Trainer
Equitación
Riding
Esgrima
Fencing
Espalderas
Wall bars
Esquí (actividad)
Skiing
Esquí (plancha)
Ski
Esquí náutico
Water skiing
Estadio
Stadium
Fútbol
Football
Gimnasia
Gymnastics
Golf
Golf
Halterofilia
Weight-lifting
Hipódromo
Racecourse ; Racetrack
Hockey
Hockey
Hockey sobre hielo
Ice hockey
Jockey ; Jinete
Jockey ; Rider
Judo
Judo
Juegos Olimpicos ; Olimpiada
Olympic Games ;Olympics
Jugador/ra
Player
Manager
Manager
Maratón
Marathon
Marcha
Walk
Motorismo
Motoring
Natación
Swimming
Patinaje sobre hielo
Ice skating
Patinaje sobre ruedas
Roller skating
Piloto de carreras
Racing driver
Piscina
Swimming pool
Pista
Track
Rallye
Rally
Regata
Boat race
Ring ; Cuadrilátero
Ring
Rugby
Rugby
Salto con pértiga
Pole vault
Salto de altura
High jump
Salto de longitud
Long jump (U.K.) ; Broad jump (USA)
Sprint
Sprint (U.K) ; Dash (USA)
Tenis
Tennis
Trapecio
Trapeze
Velódromo
Cycling stadium ; Velodrome
Water-polo
Water polo
El ImperfectoImperfect tense:
The Imperfect
The imperfect tense is used to refer to actions in the past that occurred repeatedly.I used to walk every day.Yo caminaba cada día.
The imperfect tense is also used to refer to actions in the past that occurred over an extended period of time.I used to eat paella frequently.Yo comía frecuentemente paella.
The imperfect tense is also used to "set the stage" for an event that occurred in the past.We were coming home when we saw Juan.Veníamos para casa cuando vimos a Juan.
Actions which are not physical, that is feelings and mental actions, usually use the imperfect tense.Juan was feeling sick.Juan estaba enfermo.
The imperfect is frequently associated with phrases that describe the frequency of past actions.a menudooften
a vecessometimes
cada díaevery day
cada añoevery year
con frecuenciafrequently
de vez en cuandofrom time to time
en aquella épocaat that time
frecuentementefrequently
generalmenteusually
muchas vecesmany times
muchoa lot
nuncanever
por un ratofor awhile
siemprealways
tantas vecesso many times
todas las semanasevery week
todos los díasevery day
todo el tiempoall the time
varias vecesseveral times
Regular forms of the imperfect are formed by adding the following endings to the stem of the verb:
-ar verbs example: hablar
abaabasabaábamosabaisaban
hablabahablabashablabahablábamoshablabaishablaban
-er verbs, -ir verbs example: vivir
íaíasíaíamosíaisían
vivíavivíasvivíavivíamosvivíaisvivían
Only three verbs are irregular in the imperfect:ser ver ir
eraeraseraéramoseraiseran
veíaveíasveíaveíamosveíaisveían
ibaibasibaíbamosibaisiban
Leccion de culturaCapitulo I Realidades 3
Gramatica intense- Cumplimentos Directos e indirectosReflexivos
Grammar Review
Reflexive Verbs: Part IA reflexive verb is a verb in which the subject is the direct recipient of the action of the verb in active voice.
There is no object!The subject is “ the object”
Notes:
A verb is reflexive when the subject and the object are the same.
I wash myself.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I wash the car.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: car
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
Here's another example of how a verb can be either reflexive or non-reflexive.
I scratch myself.
subject: I
verb: scratch
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I scratch the dog.
subject: I
verb: scratch
object: dog
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
When a verb is reflexive, the infinitive ends in "se."
lavar
to wash (non-reflexive)
lavarse
to wash oneself (reflexive)
rascar
to scratch (non-reflexive)
rascarse
to scratch oneself (reflexive)
There is one reflexive verb you have been using since you began studying Spanish.
llamarse - to call oneself
¿Cómo se llama usted?
What do you call yourself?
Me llamo Juan.
I call myself Juan.
Note: A more "natural" translation would be "What is your name?" and "My name is Juan."
When you learned to conjugate regular verbs, you needed to learn a set of pronouns called "subject
pronouns."
lavar
yo lavo
tú lavas
él, ella, usted lava
nosotros/as lavamos
vosotros/as laváis
ellos, ellas, ustedes lavan
Ella lava el coche.
To learn to conjugate reflexive verbs, you need to learn a different set of pronouns called "reflexive
pronouns." These pronouns are positioned before the verb, while the ending "se" is dropped and the verb is
conjugated normally.
lavarse
yo me lavo
I wash (myself)
tú te lavas
you wash (yourself) (informal)
él se lava
he washes (himself)
ella se lava
she washes (herself)
usted se lava
you wash (yourself) (formal)
nosotros nos lavamos
we wash (ourselves)
nosotras nos lavamos
we wash (ourselves) (feminine)
vosotros os laváis
you-all wash (yourselves) (informal)
vosotras os laváis
you-all wash (yourselves) (informal, feminine)
ustedes se lavan
you-all wash (yourselves)(formal)
ellos se lavan
they wash (themselves)
ellas se lavan
they wash (themselves) (feminine)
Ella se lava.
Ella lava el coche, y despues se lava.
The reflexive pronouns are not subject pronouns; rather they are object pronouns.
me (myself)
te (yourself)
se (himself, herself, yourself) itself
nos (ourselves)
os (yourselves)
se (themselves, yourselves)
The purpose of the reflexive object pronouns is to show that the action of the verb remains with the subject.
Juan se lava la cara.Juan washes his face. (reflexive)
Juan lava su carro. (non-reflexive)
Juan washes his car.
Note: When referring to body parts, use the definite article, thus "la cara" not "su cara."
Note that many, many verbs can be made reflexive. All it means when a verb is reflexive is that the action
remains with the subject.
wash the dog (non-reflexive)
wash your face (reflexive)
raise the book (non-reflexive)
raise your arm (reflexive)
put the baby to bed (non-reflexive)
go to bed (reflexive)
wake up your son (non-reflexive)
wake up yourself (reflexive)
...and so on
Now add a flashcard for reflexive verbs:
lavarse to wash oneself
yo me lavo
tú te lavas
él se lava
ella se lava
usted se lava
nosotros nos lavamos
nosotras nos lavamos
vosotros os laváis
vosotras os laváis
ustedes se lavan
ellos se lavan
ellas se lavan
Reflexive Verbs: Part II
In the previous lesson, you learned that a verb is reflexive when the subject and the object are the same.
I wash myself.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I wash the car.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: car
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
You also learned that when a verb is reflexive, the infinitive ends in "se."
lavar
to wash (non-reflexive)
lavarse
to wash oneself (reflexive)
rascar
to scratch (non-reflexive)
rascarse
to scratch oneself (reflexive)
You should have memorized a set of pronouns called "reflexive pronouns."
me (myself)
te (yourself)
se (himself, herself, yourself)
nos (ourselves)
os (yourselves)
se (themselves, yourselves)
You learned to conjugate reflexive verbs like this:
lavarse
yo me lavo
I wash (myself)
tú te lavas
you wash (yourself) (informal)
él/ella se lava
he/she washes (him/herself)
usted se lava
you wash (yourself) (formal)
nosotros/as nos lavamos
we wash (ourselves)
vosotros/as os laváis
you-all wash (yourselves) (informal)
ustedes se lavan
you-all wash (yourselves) (formal)
ellos/as se lavan
they wash (themselves)
In the lesson titled Direct Object Pronouns Part III you learned that when there are two verbs, you have two
options on where to place the pronoun: before the conjugated verb or attached to the end of the infinitive.
Great Law of Position of Object PronounsI want to see it. (querer, ver)
Lo quiero ver.
Quiero verlo.Lo debemos comprar.
Debemos comprarlo.
We should buy it.
María nos debe visitar.
María debe visitarnos.
Mary should visit us.
Juan lo necesita lavar.
Juan necesita lavarlo.
John needs to wash it.
The same is true regarding reflexive pronouns. When the sentence has two verbs, the pronoun can be
placed directly before the conjugated verb or attached to the end of the infinitive.
I want to see myself.
Me quiero ver.
Quiero verme.
John needs to wash his hair.
Juan se necesita lavar el pelo.
Juan necesita lavarse el pelo.
More pronouns and POSITION LAWMaria can wash her face now.
Ahora María se puede lavar la cara.
Ahora María puede lavarse la cara.
I have just gone to bed.
Acabo de acostarme.
Me acabo de acostar.
We prefer to wash with scented soap.
Preferimos lavarnos con jabón perfumado.
Nos preferimos lavar con jabón perfumado.
Whenever a verb directly follows a preposition, it remains in the infinitive form. For reflexive verbs, the
ending -se changes to agree with the subject. Observe the differences in the following sentences, all of
which are about counting burros before falling asleep.
ANTES + DE + infinitive
Antes de dormirme, yo cuento burros.
Antes de dormirte, tú cuentas burros.
Antes de dormirse, la chica cuenta burros.
Antes de dormirnos, nosotros contamos burros.
Antes de dormiros, vosotros contáis burros.
Antes de dormirse, los chicos cuentan burros.
In English, many verbs can be used transitively (with a direct object) or intransitively (without a direct object).
The sun dried the clothes. (transitive)
The clothes dried in the sun. (intransitive)
In Spanish, these intransitive constructions frequently employ the reflexive form.
The sun dried the clothes. (transitive)
El sol secó la ropa.
The clothes dried in the sun. (intransitive)
La ropa se secó al sol.
Sometimes, the reflexive construction is used merely to emphasize who is performing the action of the
sentence.
The cake? Maria ate it.
¿La torta? María se la comió.
For some verbs, the meaning changes when they are used reflexively.
aburrir - to bore
aburrirse - to be bored
acordar - to agree
acordarse de - to remember
acostar - to put to bed
acostarse - to go to bed
casar - to perform a marriage ceremony
casarse con - to become married to someone
despedir - to fire
despedirse de - to say goodbye
dormir - to sleep
dormirse - to fall asleep
ir - to go
irse - to go away, to leave
morir - to die (abruptly, as of an accident, war, etc.)
morirse - to die (as from natural causes; also "to die" figuratively)
negar - to deny
negarse a - to refuse
parecer - to seem
parecerse a - to resemble
poner - to put
ponerse - to put on
probar - to try, to taste
probarse - to try on
quitar - to take away
quitarse - to take off
A few verbs are always used reflexively.
arrepentirse (e:ie) - to repent
atreverse a - to dare
darse cuenta de - to realizejactarse de - to boast
quejarse de - to complain about
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Object Pronouns
Basic Spanish Pronouns
Direct Object PronounsFirst of all you must remember that a direct object in a sentence is the person, event or thing affected by the verb. The main difference between the use of the direct object pronouns in Spanish and English is their placement. While in English they substitute the direct object (and
its article) and are placed where the original object was, in Spanish this pronoun is placed in front of the verb, replacing also any article used with the object previously.
Singular PluralMe (me) Nos (us)
Te (you) Os (you [all])
*Lo/la (him/her/it) *Los/las (them: masculine/feminine/neuter)
Le= you to a male in many Spanish-speakiing countries!!!Ejemplo- Le conozco….
*The pronouns 'le' are sometimes used as direct object pronouns. Its use carry some subtle differences in meaning.
Spanish EnglishDirect object expressed (Tú) llevas el libro You take/carry the book
Direct object pronoun (Tú) lo llevas You take/carry it
Direct object expressed Ella rompe la silla She breaks the chair
Direct object Ella la rompe She breaks it
pronoun
Direct object expressed
Ustedes secuestran los perros You [all] kidnap the dogs
Direct object pronoun Ustedes los secuestran You [all] kidnap them
Direct object expressed El interrumpe la fiesta He interrupts the party
Direct object pronoun El la interrumpe He interrupts it
Indirect Object Pronouns: Part I. The indirect object (IO) tells us where the direct object (DO) is going. The indirect object answers the question "To whom?" or "For whom?" the action of the verb is performed. Sentences that have an indirect object usually also have a direct object.
Indirect Object Pronouns: Part INotes:The written lesson is below.Links to quizzes, tests, etc. are to the left.
The indirect object (IO) tells us where the direct object (DO) is going.He gives the book to María.DO=BookWhere is the book going?To María.IO=María
He gives María the book.DO=BookWhere is the book going?To María.IO=María
The indirect object answers the question "To whom?" or "For whom?" the action of the verb is performed.He gives María the book.To whom does he give the book?To María.IO=MaríaHe buys me flowers.For whom does he buy the flowers?For me.IO=me
Sentences that have an indirect object usually also have a direct object. Remember, the IO tells us where the DO is going. Notice how the sentences below just wouldn't work without a direct object.He gives María . . .the book, the pen, the diamond, etc.He buys me . . .flowers, candy, an ironing board, etc.
Sometimes the direct object is not stated; rather it is implied, or understood.My mother writes me every week.DO=letter (understood)IO=me(My mother writes me a letter every week.)She told him.DO=it (understood)IO=him(She told it to him.)
To identify the indirect object use our two guidelines:• The IO tells us where the DO is going.• The IO answers the question "to whom?" or "for whom" the action of the verb is
performed.
When a pronoun takes the place of the name of the indirect object, use the following pronouns:me (me)
te (you-familiar)le (him, her, you-formal)nos (us)os (you-all-familiar)les (them, you-all-formal)
In an affirmative statement with one verb, the indirect object pronoun comes immediately before the conjugated verb.Juan me compra un regalo.John buys me a gift.John buys a gift for me.Juan te compra un regalo.John buys you a gift.John buys a gift for you.Juan le compra un regalo.John buys her a gift.John buys a gift for her.Juan nos compra un regalo.John buys us a gift.John buys a gift for us.Juan os compra un regalo.John buys you-all (familiar) a gift.John buys a gift for you-all.Juan les compra un regalo.John buys them a gift.John buys a gift for them.
Now, focus in on one part of each of the previous examples:Juan me compra un regalo.John buys (for) me a gift.Juan te compra un regalo.John buys (for) you a gift.Juan le compra un regalo.John buys (for) her a gift.Juan nos compra un regalo.John buys (for) us a gift.Juan os compra un regalo.John buys (for) you-all (familiar) a gift.Juan les compra un regalo.John buys (for) them a gift.
Let's extract the IO phrase and its English equivalent:me comprabuys (for) me
te comprabuys (for) youle comprabuys (for) hernos comprabuys (for) usos comprabuys (for) you-allles comprabuys (for) them
Just like with the direct object, the indirect object presents a problem if one tries to translate word-for-word:Juan me compra un regalo.John for me he buys a gift.
The key to learning to use the indirect object pronouns is the same as the key for direct object pronouns. You must learn to think in phrases, not words. The phrases consist of a pronoun and a conjugated verb. In the following examples, note that the IO remains the same, while the subject of the phrase changes.me comprahe buys meme compranthey buy meme comprasyou buy me
The IO pronouns le and les present a special problem because they are ambiguous. That is, they can stand for different things.leto (for) himto (for) herto (for) you-formallesto (for) themto (for) you-all-formal
The following sentences, while grammatically correct, are ambiguous:Ella le escribe una carta.Ella les escribe una carta.Out of context, there is no way we can know the meaning.Ella le escribe una carta.She writes him a letter.She writes her a letter.
She writes you (formal) a letter.Ella les escribe una carta.She writes them a letter.She writes you-all (formal) a letter.
Since le and les can mean more than one thing, a prepositional phrase is often added to remove the ambiguity.Ella le escribe a Juan una carta.Ella le escribe a su hermana una carta.Ella le escribe a usted una carta.Ella les escribe a sus padres una carta.Ella les escribe a ustedes una carta.
Sometimes a prepositional phrase is added not for clarity, but rather for emphasis.Juan me da a mí el dinero.John gives me the money.(emphasizing that the money is given to me and not to someone else)Juan te da a ti el dinero.John gives you the money. (emphasis on you)
There is no ambiguity in the following sentence. It can only mean one thing.Juan me da el dinero.John gives me the money.The addition of a prepositional phrase merely adds emphasis.Juan me da a mí el dinero.John gives me the money.
Let's sum up the important points of this lesson:• The IO tells us where the DO is going.• The IO answers the question "to whom" or "for whom."• Sentences that have an IO usually also have a DO• Sometimes the DO is not stated, but rather is implied, or understood.• The IO pronouns are: me, te, le, nos, os, les.• Place the pronoun before the conjugated verb.• Think in phrases, do not translate word-for-word.• Le and les are ambiguous.• Prepositional phrases are often used for clarity and for emphasis.
Direct and Indirect
Object Pronouns Used Together!Here are the direct object pronouns and the indirect object pronouns side by side:
DO Pronouns
IO Pronouns English Equivalent
me me me
te te you (familiar)
lo, la le him, her, it, you (formal)
nos nos us
os os you-all (familiar)
los, las les them, you-all (formal)
When you have both a direct object pronoun and an indirect object pronoun in the same sentence, the indirect object pronoun comes first.Ellos me los dan.They give them to me.IO pronoun: meDO pronoun: los
Ella te la vende.She sells it to you.IO pronoun: teDO pronoun: la
Whenever both pronouns begin with the letter "l" change the first pronoun to "se."le lo = se lole la = se lale los = se losle las = se las
les lo = se loles la = se lales los = se losles las = se las
The reason for changing "le lo" to "se lo" is merely to avoid the tongue-twisting effect of two short consecutive words that begin with the letter "l". To demonstrate this, first quickly say "les las" and then quickly say "se las." See how much easier it is to say "se las?"
In negative sentences, the negative word comes directly before the first pronoun.No se lo tengo.I don't have it for you.Nunca se los compro.I never buy them for her.
Because the pronoun se can have so many meanings, it is often helpful to clarify it by using a prepositional phrase.Él se lo dice.Ambiguous. He tells it to (whom?).Él se lo dice a Juan.He tells it to him. (to Juan)Él se lo dice a María.He tells it to her. (to María)Él se lo dice a ella.He tells it to her.
In sentences with two verbs, there are two options regarding the placement of the pronouns. Place them immediately before the conjugated verb or attach them directly to the infinitive.She should explain it to me.Ella me lo debe explicar.Ella debe explicármelo.I want to tell it to you.Te lo quiero decir.Quiero decírtelo.You need to send it to them.Se la necesitas enviar a ellos.Necesitas enviársela a ellos.Note that when attaching the pronouns to the infinitive, a written accent is also added to the final syllable of the infinitive. This preserves the sound of the infinitive.
When the pronouns are attached to the infinitive, make the sentence negative by placing the negative word directly before the conjugated verb.Ella debe explicármelo.Ella no debe explicármelo.Quiero decírtelo.No quiero decírtelo.Necesitas enviársela a ellos.No necesitas enviársela a ellos.
When the pronouns come before the conjugated verb, make the sentence negative by placing the negative word directly before the pronouns.Ella me lo debe explicar.Ella no me lo debe explicar.Te lo quiero decir.No te lo quiero decir.Se la necesitas enviar a ellos.No se la necesitas enviar a ellos.
Fin
1. SPAIN - REGIONS
Las Fallas
Fallas de Valencia
Fallas de ValenciaFalles de València
Falla de la Plaza del Ayuntamiento del año 2015Ubicación Valencia y otras localidades
másComienzo 15 de marzoTérmino 19 de marzoOrganizador Junta Central Fallera,
comisiones falleras y gremio
de artistas falleros1er premio sección especial 2015
Plaza del Pilar
1er premio sección especial infantil 2015
Duque de Gaeta-Pobla de Farnals
[Las Fallas (Falles en valenciano) son unas fiestas que se celebran del 15 al 19 de marzo, con una tradición arraigada en la ciudad de Valencia y diferentes poblaciones de la Comunidad Valenciana. Oficialmente empiezan el último domingo de febrero con el acto de la
Crida (en valenciano; 'pregón', en castellano).
Actualmente, esta festividad se ha convertido en un atractivo turístico muy importante, ya que están catalogadas como fiesta de Interés Turístico Internacional. Estas fiestas también son llamadas fiestas josefinas o festes de Sant’ Josep (en valenciano), ya que se celebran en honor de san José, patrón de los carpinteros.
SANT’Josep las fiestas
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, and it is resplendent with amazing architecture, a profound sense of history and beautiful beaches. Many know that this vibrant and cosmopolitan city is home to the European Formula One Grand Prix, and it is also a popular destination for those attending La Tomatina, a much publicized annual tomato fight held in a nearby town. Valencia is, however, also home to Spain’s national dish Paella, and Las Fallas (The Falles) festival which runs from March 15th – March 19th every year.
Las FallasLas Fallas is an ancient and traditional celebration that commemorates Saint Joseph. Preparation for these festivities begins a year in advance with fundraising and construction of the props that will be used during the celebration. Puppets or dolls are constructed, and following a parade they are mounted on elaborate constructions made of paper-mâché and cardboard which is called a falla.The preparation for this event is so intense and elaborate that an entire area of the city has been designated as the City of Falles, where artisans of every kind spend months building the props. The celebration itself will see more than 500 different celebratory falla.
There are a variety of events which occur during this important celebration, including brass bands that march through neighborhood streets, people parading in costume, and plenty of firecrackers. The five days and nights of the actual traditional celebration are a time of continuous partying by people of all ages. Of course, food and drinks are an integral part of any holiday, and there is plenty of sangria, paella and other local dishes available during the festivities.
PaellaWhether you believe that paella is the Spanish national dish or just a regional one, there is no doubt that paella is recognized the world over as being distinctly Spanish. The modern incarnation of this rice dish evolved on the east coast of Spain in the middle of the 19th century. It has, however, ancient roots; the Moors used to make casseroles of rice and fish, and by the 15th century rice was a staple ingredient in most homes. By the 18th century, Valencians used special pans to cook rice dishes for special occasions, and by the end of the 19th century the region was facing increased prosperity and paella’s ingredients changed to include more expensive proteins such as duck, chicken and rabbit. In 1840, a local newspaper referred to this distinctive dish as paella, and this fantastic rice dish with a very specific cooking technique has never been called anything else.There are three main kinds of paella: Valencian paella (rabbit, chicken, white bean), seafood paella and mixed paella. The base of the dish is always sofrito (garlic, onion,tomato) The core ingredients include rice, vegetables and some form of protein. Saffron and olive oil are also common – the saffron is what gives the rice its golden yellow color and floral aroma.
A specific cooking technique is required before the dish can be called paella. It involves a layering of flavors and ingredients in a paella pan, which is a large, round and shallow dish. The rice and other ingredients are not disturbed during the final cooking process which allows the bottom layer to caramelize and build an intense flavor. For something quick, local, and cheap you can get an empanada. The savory pastries are hand-made and filled with meat or vegetables. The local favorite contains tuna, tomato, and peppers. Don’t forget to visit the Mercado Central de Valencia, it’s a must stop for culinary travellers
looking for local and regional food specialties, such as the famous ham/cured meat called jamon iberico.
The perfect beverage to accompany any paella is sangria or Agua de Valencia. Sangria is a fruity drink mixture of wine, fresh sliced fruit, a dash of sweetener and brandy. Agua de Valencia contains orange juice, cava, gin and vodka. Both are flavorful and refreshing, these common drinks are available throughout the country and especially at the time of The Fallas celebration where just about every restaurant offers paella and every bar serves up pitchers of chilled sangria and Agua de Valencia.
Spain is a country of diverse regions, each with their own cultural flavor. Valencia, home of paella and one of the most spectacular festivals in the world, it is a beautiful area that should not be missed if traveling to Spain. Las Fallas happens every year from March 15th-March 19th, but there are many events and parades leading up to the main event. It’s a great time of year to visit Spain because of the mild weather, and lack of tourists compared to a summer visit.
Las Fallas Accommodation Advice and Suggestions
1. La Crema The main reason you'll be at the Las Fallas festival is to witness the burning of the Fallas sculptures on the Thursday night. The biggest and most important burning is that of the town hall (ayuntamiento) Falla.
Las Fallas in Valencia. Image: Damian Corrigan
2. The Fallas Before they are burned, the Fallas are on display all over the city for all to see. There are dozens to see, but the main ones are the 'Secció Especial' and the town hall Falla. From the 'Secció Especial' a winner is chosen a few days before the event, which will be
saved in the Fallas museum for all eternity. The rest are burned (see above).
Mascleta at Las Fallas. Image: Damian Corrigan
3. Mascletas A Mascleta is an audio firework display that takes place every afternoon (at 2pm). The Spanish are famous for their noise and nothing in Spain is as noisy as this. The mascleta can be heard from all over the city, but it is worth getting as close to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento as possible to get the real atmosphere. Acrobats perform in the streets and there is a visual element of sorts to the fireworks as the rockets leave smoke trails as they are detonated.
Desperta at Las Fallas. Image: Damian Corrigan
4. La Desperta Forget to set your alarm after partying all night at Las Fallas? Have no fear! The kind locals provide their own wake-up call, by dropping fire crackers outside people's windows at 8am. The service is done free of charge by the very considerate Valencianos. You won't find this on any official program so ask your hotel where you can get to see
one.
Las Fallas Flower Offering. Image: Damian Corrigan
5. The Flower Offering The Las Fallas festival isn't entirely about noise and fire (though it is mainly). It is also about lots of ladies dressing up in pretty dresses and carrying flowers. For two days the city's women and girls parade around Valencia, followed by a full marching band.
The processions culminate in the Plaza de la Virgen, where their flowers are 'offered' to a statue of the Virgin.Some of the women get very emotional at being part of this event and you will see a lot of them crying as they approach the statue.
Paella in Valencia. Image: Damian Corrigan
6. Paella ContestsAnother unofficial part of the Fallas festival, you may be lucky enough to run into a paella contest in the
streets. These mainly take place towards the beginning of March, before the main festivities begin. The Valencianos are very proud of their paellas - the famous dish was invented in this region, so you may never sample a better paella than one of the ones cooked here. Don't be surprised to not see any fish in the paella - original paella doesn't have any seafood in it!Read more about paella in Spain
7. La Nit del Foc Firework DisplayIn addition to the daytime audio firework displays (see 'Mascleta' above), there is also a more coventional visual firework display at night. There are fireworks every night from the 15th to the 18th, with the last one (La Nit del Foc) being the biggest. These are some of the biggest and most expensive firework displays you are ever likely to see.
8. Eat Buñuelos with ChocolateAll over the city you will see funny misshaped donut things being served in the streets. These are buñuelos and they will be served with a chocolate 'drink' for dunking them in (really it's little more than melted chocolate and is so thick that it's difficult to drink normally).9. Visit the Las Fallas MuseumIronically, the Las Fallas Museum at Plaza Monteolivete isn't easy to get to during the festival, due to the fact many roads in the city are cut off for the week. However, if you don't mind walking there
(it's a little out of the city), you will get to see all of the Fallas monuments that have won competition each year and been saved from a fiery death.10. See a BullfightValencia's very central bullfight is home to bullfights throughout the main Fallas week and attracts bullfighting aficionados from all over the country. Tickets sell out in advance, so speak to your hotel about how to get one as soon as you arrive in the city.
Andar a camping acamparSi vas de camping, seguro que esta lista te ayudará mucho. No
hace falta que te lleves todo lo que aquí sugerimos, pero nuestras recomendaciones te darán una buena base para planificar mejor tu equipaje.
EQUIPO BÁSICOBotiquín de Primeros Auxilios.Lámparas y Linternas. Pilas.Sillas
y mesa plegables. Navaja multiusos.Cuerdas. Pinzas de tender.Mapas, brújula o GPS.
COCINACocina a gas.Nevera pequeña de hielo.Olla, sartén, platos,
vasos y cubiertos. Abridores.Encendedor.Utensilios para lavar los cacharros.Bolsas de basura.
PARA DORMIRTienda de campaña, no olvidar, piquetas, palos, varillas y
martillo. Saco de dormir, alguna manta, esterilla o cama hinchable y una almohada.
ASEOJabón y Champú.Cepillo y Pasta de dientes.Equipo para afeitarse
o depilarse.Bañador y chanclas.Toallas.Peine, secador de pelo y espejo.Papel Higiénico.Medicamentos básicos. (Analgésicos y similares).
EXTRAS
Impermeable y paraguas.Gorra, gafas y crema para el Sol.Espray contra insectos.Neceser de coser.Cinta americana.Teléfono móvil y cargador.
Todo esto claro está, junto a lo que te tengas que llevar según la actividad que vayas a realizar, montaña, playa, o algún deporte concreto.
Ya sabes, elije siempre lo justo, que no se te olvide nada y buen viaje.
Todo lo que necesitas saber para ir de
camping
Para que la experiencia sea buena, existen una serie de aspectos que debemos tener en cuenta antes de realizar una acampada
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El camping nos ofrece entre otras cosas la oportunidad de disfrutar de la naturaleza y del aire libre. Pero antes de realizar una acampada existen diferentes cosas que tenemos que tener en cuenta.
Lo primero y más importante es elegir el destino y el lugar donde queremos realizar nuestra acampada.
Existen dos opciones principales a la hora de ir de camping.
Podemos acudir a una zona de camping establecida como alojamiento, en la que normalmente se ofrecen diferentes tipos de servicios, como cuartos de baño y duchas, o realizar la acampada libre o en zonas privadas con un permiso previo.
Actualmente la acampada libre en España está casi totalmente prohibida. No existe una normativa a nivel estatal, sino que cada Comunidad Autónoma tiene su propia regulación. Por esto es recomendable, una vez elegido el destino, consultar la normativa concreta de la zona elegida para evitar multas indeseadas. Puede ser útil consultar a La Federación Española de Empresarios de Camping (FEEC), que nos podrá aportar información específica de cada lugar.
Una vez elegido el lugar de destino y tipo de acampada que vamos a realizar tenemos que tener en cuenta una serie de elementos imprescindibles en todo campamento:
El primero es la tienda de campaña.
Las cualidades que se deben tener en cuenta a la hora de adquirir una son la calidad y la resistencia de sus tejidos, el número máximo de ocupantes y la facilidad de montaje.
Hoy en día existen tiendas de montaje muy fácil. Si elegimos una más tradicional, hay que tener en cuenta que necesitaremos diferentes herramientas para montarla.
También preparar la mochila adecuadamente es importante. Hay que comprobar el tiempo que suele hacer en la zona elegida con antelación para saber qué tipo de ropa debemos llevar. No debemos cargar con todo el armario, hay que llevar ropa cómoda y adecuada para el tiempo que va a hacer. Siempre hay que llevar algo de abrigo y algo impermeable por si acaso. También hay que tener en cuenta el calzado. Tiene que ser cómodo y adecuado para el campo.
No hay que olvidarse de llevar también todo lo necesario para cocinar. Utensilios básicos de cocina, agua potable, comida en lata, una cocina a gas, una nevera pequeña, útiles para lavar los cacharros y bolsas de basura.
Es imprescindible también un botiquín para primeros auxilios, medicamentos básicos y repelentes contra insectos, así como linternas pilas y cerillas.Por último, no debemos olvidarnos de elementos para la higiene personal, como jabón, toalla, pasta de dientes y papel higiénico.
Una vez terminada la acampada debemos limpiar bien la zona en la que hemos estado, y dejarlo todo tal y como estaba.