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Culture Grams Database |
VOCABULARY Quizlet
ambush Papa and his vaqueros had been ambushed and killed while mending a fence on the farthest reaches of the ranch. page 24
condolence In front of the adults, Esperanza modeled Mama's refined manners, accepting Marisol's condolences. p. 26
composure Mama did not answer but maintained her composure. p 29
pretentious "But he could build another house, bigger and more pretentious anywhere on the property," said Mama. p. 33
condolence In front of the adults, Esperanza modeled Mama's refined manners, accepting Marisol's condolences. p. 26
composure Mama did not answer but maintained her composure. p 29
pretentious "But he could build another house, bigger and more pretentious anywhere on the property," said Mama. p. 33
The Mexican Birthday Serenade Song"Esperanza heard Papa and the others singing. They were outside her window and their voices were clear and melodic. Before she was aware, she smiled because her first thought was that today was her birthday. I should get up and wave kisses to Papa. But when she opened her eyes, she realized she was in her parents'bed, on Papa's side that still smelled like him, and the song had been in her dreams." page 23
The video below translates the traditional Mexican birthday song, sung outside the birthday person's window in the early morning. |
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Aguascalientes, Mexico Today This travel video shows images of Aguascalientes today. Many of the old buildings in the video would have been standing during Esperanza's visits to the city. Visit a tourist website for Aguascalientes today. |