Spanish Renaissance A2
Learn Spanish by reading about the Renaissance period in Spain. A2 level text with translation to expand your vocabulary.
El renacimiento español
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What you'll learn
renacimiento, plateresco, El Greco, arquitectura, pintura, escultura, literatura
Article about the Renaissance in Spain in the 16th century: architecture (plateresco style), painting (El Greco), sculpture, literature. A2 level material describes cultural development and Italian art influence on Spanish culture.
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Phrases for training
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El Renacimiento fue un periodo importante
newThe Renaissance was an important period in European history
Use "fue un periodo importante" to describe significant historical periods.
Useful for talking about past events and historical periods.
se llama estilo plateresco
newis called Plateresque style
Use "se llama" to explain names and labels.
Useful for explaining names of artistic styles and movements.
este nombre viene de la palabra plata
newthis name comes from the word "silver"
Use "viene de la palabra" to explain word etymology.
Learn to explain the origin of words and names.
tuvo artistas importantes como El Greco
newhad important artists such as El Greco
Use "tuvo...como" to name notable representatives.
Useful for naming famous artists, writers, etc.
durante este tiempo
newduring this time
"Durante este tiempo" means "during this period/time".
Useful phrase for describing events of a certain period.
dejó un legado importante
newleft an important legacy
"Dejó un legado importante" refers to artistic or cultural heritage.
Learn to talk about cultural and artistic heritage.
Key words
Vocabulary that carries the school-day topic.
Period
el periodo
period
"El periodo" is a period of time in history. Used with verbs like "duró" or "fue".
Basic term for describing historical epochs.
Influence
la influencia
influence
"La influencia" is the influence of one culture on another. "Recibió influencias de Italia".
Important word for understanding cultural exchanges.
Architecture
la arquitectura
architecture
"La arquitectura" is the art of designing and constructing buildings.
Basic word for the topic of art and construction.
Facade
la fachada
facade
"La fachada" is the external side of a building, especially decorated.
Useful for describing buildings and monuments.
Sculpture
la escultura
sculpture
"La escultura" is the art of creating three-dimensional figures.
Learn to name different types of art.
Legacy
el legado
legacy
"El legado" is what past generations left (culture, art, ideas).
Important word for discussing cultural heritage.
Grammar in context
Patterns from the text worth noticing after reading.
Pretérito Indefinido: arrive
llegó a España en el siglo XVI
arrived in Spain in the 16th century
The verb "llegar" in Pretérito Indefinido (llegó) indicates a completed action in the past.
Use Pretérito Indefinido for completed past actions with a known date.
Origin of name
este nombre viene de la palabra plata
this name comes from the word "silver"
The construction "viene de + noun" explains the origin of a name.
Learn to explain the etymology and origin of words.
Expression "durante este tiempo"
durante este tiempo, el arte y la cultura cambiaron mucho
during this time
"Durante" + time period indicates the duration of a period.
Use "durante" to describe what happened during a certain period.
Contrast connector "pero"
España recibió influencias de Italia, pero desarrolló su propio estilo único
Spain received influences from Italy, but developed its own style
"Pero" contrasts two ideas. Compare: "también" adds, "pero" contrasts.
Learn to use "pero" for contrast.
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