Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

La vida cotidiana

Daily life

El bienestar

Well-being

Saludable

Healthy (used to describe food)

Sano

Healthy (used to describe people or actions)

Llevar una vida sana

To lead a healthy life

Alimentos

Food

Tentempié

Snack

Consumir

To consume

Privación de sueño

Sleep deprivation

Fatiga

Fatigue

Deterioro cognitivo

Cognitive Impairment

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Tas

Sistema educativo

education system

Preescolar

nursery school

Primaria

primary (or elementary) school

El matutino

morning session of primary school from 8AM-12PM

El vespertino

afternoon session of primary school from 2PM-6PM

Secundaria

middle school

Bachillerato / Preparatoria

high school

Universidad

university

Horario escola

school schedule

Sistema de calificación

grading system

ivienda

housing

Calidad de vivienda

quality of housing

Calidad del aire

Air quality

Presencia de moho

presence of mold

Seguridad

security

Proximidad al trabajo

proximity to work

Acceso al agua

access to water

Presupuesto familiar

Family budget

Enfermedad crónica

chronic disease

tener hambre

to be hungry

probar

to taste

desayunar

to eat breakfast

almorzar

to eat lunch

cenar

to eat dinner

aperitivo

appetizer

plato principal

main course

postre

dessert

Tapas

small portions of food eaten as a snack or for dinner

Paella

traditional rice dish from Valencia

Tortilla española

Spanish omelette normally eaten for a snack or dinner

Reggaeton

music style that originated in the Caribbean and has been influenced by hip hop, Latin American, and Caribbean music. Vocals can be sung either rapping or singing and are usually sung in Spanish

Sertaneja

music style popular throughout Brazil and Colombia that frequently uses duos for vocals and has a pop feel

Cumbia

a style of dance that originated in Latin America and involves cultural elements from American Indians, Africans enslaved during colonial times, and Europeans

Fútbol

soccer

Futbol americano

American style football

Ciclovia

bike pathways created in major cities

Tejo

traditional throwing sport in Colombia

Arte óptica

style of art characterized by the use of geometric shapes