Learn Spanish Vocabulary for the Day of the Dead – El Día de los Muertos
November 1st and 2nd is El Día de los Muertos in Mexico. It is a time to remember family, friends, and loved ones who have passed away. If you’re not familiar with the Day of the Dead, you might assume it’s a serious and somber occasion. The truth is El Día de los Muertos is a bright, colorful, happy celebration!
Catherine, the Spanish-learning expert at Foreign Language House, has created a new Day of the Dead download just in time for this Mexican holiday. Take a sneak peek at some of the Spanish vocabulary you’ll discover:
El pan muerto is a special, sweet, holiday bread. I like to call it “dead bread.” Check out this Pan de Muertos recipe from Chow.com
Las velas are candles that are lit at cemeteries and memory altars to honor the dead.
Las calendulas are marigolds that are used as decorations on altars, and on graves.
El papel picado are bright paper cut outs used as decorations.
La calavera is a sugar skull, a traditional Day of the Dead treat. You can see photos and recipes of sugar skulls at MexicanSugarSkull.com.
Los desfiles are parades.
In Spanish Day of the Dead Lessons & Activities, you’ll learn more about this unique celebration through readings, games, activities, and easy-to-do projects. There are also picture flashcards & basic Spanish verb practice in simple contexts and sentences.
I find this holiday absolutely fascinating. Just check out this Day of the Dead clip from TravelChannel.com:
Photo Credit: by Eric Jasso at http://www.sxc.hu/photo/449
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