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12 Cards in this Set
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what are the 3 main meals of spanish-speaking countries?
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el desayuno, el almuerzo, y la cena.
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when does el desayuno normally take place?
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7:00 and 8:30 AM.
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describe el desayuno. (4 facts)
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-light meal
-coffee / café con leche -bread / rolls with butter & jam -kids drink hot chocolate / chocolate milk instead |
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what is el almuerzo called in spain and mexico?
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la comida
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when is el almuerzo normally eaten?
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noon and 3 PM
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true or false: schools and businesses close for el almuerzo.
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mostly true; schools and most businesses close so families can eat together, but some businesses do not.
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what are businesses adopting, pertaining to an uninterrupted schedule for el almuerzo?
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jornada continua / horario continuado (similar to working hours in US)
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when does la cena start? (in countries other than spain and mexico)
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7 PM or much later (maybe more around 9 PM)
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when does la cena start? (in spain and mexico)
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as late as 10 or 11 PM, because most spaniards go out after work / school and wait til family is there to eat.
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describe la cena.
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-light meal
-leftovers from el almuerzo |
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what is la merienda? (3)
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-late afternoon meal
-may be like el desayuno -may resemble english tea |
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what is served in la merienda? (6)
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-sandwiches
-pastries -rolls -café con leche -tea -hot chocolate |
