How to Say ‘It's the float of the Virgin.’ in Spain Spanish
Es el paso de la Virgen.
ess ehl PAH-soh deh lah BEER-hen
[ess ehl PAH-soh deh lah BEER-hen]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Many brotherhoods carry two floats: one of Christ and one of the Virgin. The Virgin's float usually comes second, under a canopy and surrounded by candles.
Phrase Breakdown
Es el paso
ess ehl PAH-soh
It's the float
Link 'es el' together: 'e-sel PA-so'.
Es el paso más antiguo.
It's the oldest float.
Words in this phrase
Es
[ess]
it is / is
Form of ser used to describe something or someone.
Es una empresa que parece muy humana.
It is a company that seems very people-oriented.
el
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
paso
[PAH-soh]
float (religious)
Noun: the platform with sacred images carried in processions.
Me encanta este paso.
I love this float.
de la Virgen.
deh lah BEER-hen
of the Virgin Mary.
Stress 'VIR-gen'. The 'g' before 'e' sounds like a strong, throaty 'h'.
Mira la cara de la Virgen.
Look at the Virgin's face.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
A common connector joining type with company.
En la pregunta ¿Qué tipo de empresa?, de conecta las ideas.
In the question What type of company?, de connects the ideas.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
Virgen
[BEER-hen]
Virgin (Mary)
Refers to the Virgin Mary, often shown on floats.
La Virgen lleva un manto azul.
The Virgin wears a blue mantle.
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