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Did you know that October 12 is a very significant date in the Spanish-speaking world? Find out what people usually do to mark this important day with our bilingual reader:

A1 El 12 de octubre en el mundo hispano

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La fiesta del Pilar en Zaragoza and El Condicional Simple

This lovely lady in the picture is wearing traditional attire from Aragón and carrying her floral offering to the much-loved Virgen del Pilar in Zaragoza on October 12. Learn more about this celebration while you practice the conditional in our focused fill-in-the-gaps exercise:

B1 La fiesta del Pilar en Zaragoza

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Las fiestas patronales

In towns and cities across Spain and Latin America, patron saints play a key role in community life. From festivals held in their honor to children named after them, these traditions show just how deeply the patron saint is woven into local culture. Find out more in our dedicated article:

Patron saint festivals

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This week’s theme is Spanish around the world.

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