SpainTerms category: Events
| 11-M |
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The terrorist attack that took place in Madrid's trains on March, 11th 2004.
Example: 11-M is an unforgettable day in the heart of the Spanish.
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| Botellón |
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A gathering outdoors, usually in parks, where many bottles of alcohol are shared. The botellon was recently made illegal in Spain due to excessive disruption and leaving a mess.
Example: The founder of the bottle in Spain was Tierno Galván.
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| La Liga |
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The League refers to the official football league in Spain.
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| Lepanto, La Batalla de (the Battle of ) |
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In 1571, a Christian alliance formed by the Vatican, Spain and Venice, named “the Holy Alliance,” fought and gained victory under Don John of Austria (half brother of the king of Spain Felipe II) over Ottoman forces. In this battle, Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, fought as a soldier. As results of the wounds suffered in the battle, he lost the use of his left arm. Cervantes has been known since then as “el manco de Lepanto” (the one-handed man of Lepanto).
Example: The Battle of Lepanto is one of the most evoked anniversaries in the history of Spain.
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| Mayo, el 2 de - The 2nd of May |
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The 2nd day of May is a holiday in the region of Madrid in remembrance of the historic day in 1808 when the brave people of Madrid fought against Napoleon troop’s invasion. It was not only the people of Madrid, but citizens from everywhere in Spain who were not willing to consent to the literal royal treason of the King of Spain who had surrendered Spain to the French military leader. The following day, the French army massacred the people of Madrid. Goya, the Spanish painter immortalized this fatidic day on canvas. The painting is at El Prado Museum of Madrid
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| Reconquista, la |
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“The Reconquest.” A period in Spain’s history lasting 7 centuries, from 718 to 1492, when the Spanish Christians took back or reconquered territories that had been occupied by the Moors.
Example: The study of the Reconquest is a compulsory subject in school curricula in Spain.
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| UPA (Un Paso Adelante) |
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A spanish TV series aired on Antenna 3 about a group of teenagers at an arts and dance academy training for success. The series has spun off a band named UPA Dance with the programs' stars: Mónica Cruz, Pablo Puyol, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Beatriz Luengo and Silvia Marty.
Example: UPA has been a great event for the Spanish youth.
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| Zarzuela |
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Typical Spanish musical drama.
Example: The zarzuela is a form highly appreciated by the locals.
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