Interpretación de Fuentes Auditivas Flashcards

In an AP Spanish audio passage, a radio host says: 'El festival atrajo a miles de personas de toda la región, superando las expectativas de los organizadores.' What is the main idea?

Answer: The festival exceeded attendance expectations

The phrase 'superando las expectativas' means 'surpassing expectations,' indicating better-than-expected attendance.

A speaker in an audio selection uses the word 'madrugada' repeatedly. What time of day is being discussed?

Answer: Early morning hours before dawn

'Madrugada' refers to the early morning hours, typically between midnight and dawn.

In an AP Spanish audio, a speaker states: 'Sin embargo, los datos indican lo contrario.' What rhetorical function does 'sin embargo' serve?

Answer: It signals a contrast or contradiction

'Sin embargo' is a transitional phrase meaning 'however,' used to introduce contrasting information.

A podcast in Spanish discusses 'el efecto invernadero.' Which topic is being addressed?

Answer: The greenhouse effect and climate change

'El efecto invernadero' literally means 'the greenhouse effect,' a key environmental concept.

In an audio interview, the speaker's tone shifts from confident to hesitant when asked about budget cuts. What can be inferred?

Answer: The speaker may be uncertain or uncomfortable about the topic

A shift from confidence to hesitance typically signals discomfort, uncertainty, or reluctance to address a sensitive subject.

A news broadcast mentions that a city 'implementó medidas de austeridad.' What did the city do?

Answer: Introduced spending cuts and economic restrictions

'Medidas de austeridad' means austerity measures — government policies to reduce spending.

In an AP Spanish audio, a character says: 'Me alegra que hayas venido.' Which grammatical mood is used in 'hayas venido'?

Answer: Subjunctive

'Hayas venido' is present perfect subjunctive, triggered by the emotion expressed in the main clause 'me alegra.'