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Cadiz Carnival Guide - Glossary

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Useful Carnival Glossary

By Fiona Flores Watson

Are you planning your trip to the Carnival but feel nervous about actually speaking Spanish? We created a special collection of carnival words, to add to the fun!

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Spanish English
guasa joke
estar de guasa joking, not being serious
estar de pitorreo larking about, clowning about
pregon announcement, proclamation
pregonero/a official announcer of opening of Carnaval
desfile procession
cabalgata parade (as in the Three Kings)
chirigota humorous satirical singing group More>
carrusel open cart that carries the coros
coro large singing group
comparsa more serious singing group
cuarteto small comical performing group
chirigota illegal amateur singing group
callejero/a street group or performer
murga/charanga band
pelotazo good song which has succeeded in the competition, reaching the semi-final or final of the competition
cajonazo good song which, in spite of its excellence, doesn't get beyond the competition's quarter-final

 

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