Spanish Flashcards
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A DLPT Spanish listening passage describes a military officer who 'tomó la decisión sin consultar a sus superiores.' What did the officer do?
Answer: Made the decision without consulting his superiors
The phrase 'tomó la decisión sin consultar a sus superiores' literally means 'made the decision without consulting his superiors.'
In a DLPT Spanish reading text, the word 'amenaza' is used to describe a regional situation. What does 'amenaza' mean?
Answer: Threat
'Amenaza' means 'threat' in Spanish and is a key military/security vocabulary term on the DLPT.
A DLPT passage states: 'Las fuerzas de seguridad establecieron un perímetro alrededor del edificio.' What action was taken?
Answer: Security forces established a perimeter around the building
'Establecieron un perímetro alrededor del edificio' means 'established a perimeter around the building.'
On the DLPT, which reading level corresponds to a test-taker who can read straightforward, factual texts on familiar topics but struggles with complex, nuanced material?
Answer: Level 2
DLPT Level 2 represents the ability to read simple, factual texts with limited ability to handle abstract or complex discourse.
A DLPT Spanish text uses the phrase 'acuerdo de paz.' What does this phrase refer to?
Answer: Peace agreement
'Acuerdo' means 'agreement' and 'paz' means 'peace,' so 'acuerdo de paz' means 'peace agreement.'
In a DLPT listening segment, a speaker says 'el gobierno negó las acusaciones.' What does this communicate?
Answer: The government denied the accusations
'Negó' is the preterite form of 'negar,' meaning 'to deny,' so the government denied the accusations.
A DLPT passage describes a 'convoy humanitario' being blocked at a checkpoint. What type of convoy is this?
Answer: Humanitarian convoy
'Humanitario' is a cognate for 'humanitarian,' so 'convoy humanitario' refers to a humanitarian convoy.