MEXICO BY: Bruce Micoo
Vocabulario ¿qué onda? – what’s going on? Lagarto- alligator buena onda – friendly, easy-going Foco- light bulb Botanas- snacks, nibbles baño, taza- toilet Camión- coach, tour bus Chamba- work Chango- monkey Chupar-to booze Flojo- lazy, idle Pesero- bus, town-centre minibus ¡bueno!-hello! (when answering phone) carretera de cuota-toll road Durazno-peach güevón (Slang)- lazy, bone-idle
Las Frases Decir mentiras y comer pescado, hay que hacerlo con cuidado Beber y comer, son cosas que hay que hacer.
Días Festivos January 1: Año Nuevo (New Year's Day), is an official Mexican holiday. January 6: Día de Los Santos Reyes is the day when Mexicans exchange Christmas presents in accordance with the arrival of the three gift-bearing wisemen to Jesus Christ. This day culminates the Christmastime festivities. January 17: Feast Day of de San Antonio de Abad is a religious holiday during which the Catholic Church allows animals to enter the church for blessing.
Días Festivos February 24: Flag Day, This Mexican national holiday honors the Mexican flag. Observed February 24, 2010. December 12: Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, or the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated with a feast honoring Mexico's patron saint.
Republica Dominicana Mexico Chupar- to booze Tomar- to booze Flojo- lazy, idle Chango- monkey Foco- light bulb Pesero- bus, town-centre minibus Chamba- work Tomar- to booze Haragan- lazy Mono – monkey Bombillo- bulb Guagua- bus Trabajo- work