Stairs and superstitions

"Escaleras y supersticiones"
Spanish A2 writing exercise

Discover intriguing superstitions from Spanish-speaking countries.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "Hispanic", "superstitions", "associated", "for instance (for example)", "luck", "to go up", "to go down" and "staircase".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2023-12-18

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In Hispanic culture, there are superstitions associated with stairs. For instance, walking under a ladder can bring bad luck. Additionally, many people believe that going up or down thirteen steps, stepping with the left foot on a staircase, looking down, and counting steps bring bad luck. What superstitions exist in your culture?

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