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AP Spanish Language & Culture · Unit 1: Families & Communities

1.3 La comunidad — Community & Daily Life

Places in town

El barrio (neighborhood), la ciudad (city), el pueblo (town), la escuela (school), la tienda (store), el mercado (market), la iglesia (church), el parque (park).

Community and customs

Family and community are central in the Spanish-speaking world. La sobremesa — lingering at the table talking after a meal — reflects the value placed on time together. Multigenerational households are common.

Useful verbs

Vivir (to live), trabajar (to work), ayudar (to help), compartir (to share), celebrar (to celebrate). These express daily community life and relationships.

Key terms

el barrio
the neighborhood
la ciudad / el pueblo
the city / the town
la tienda / el mercado
the store / the market
la sobremesa
after-meal conversation at the table
compartir / ayudar
to share / to help

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Where would you mail a letter?

  1. en la panadería
  2. en la farmacia
  3. en el correo
  4. en el ayuntamiento
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C. Post office.

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