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zarzuela

la zarzuela(
sahr
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sweh
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lah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. zarzuela
Si nunca has visto una zarzuela, te sorprenderá que en la obra hablen y también canten.If you have never seen a zarzuela, it may surprise you that it is a mix of singing and speaking.
b. Spanish light opera
Aquella zarzuela trataba de dos amantes que no podían estar juntos.That Spanish light opera was about two lovers who couldn't be together.
2. (culinary)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. seafood stew
Cuando estuve en Valencia, comí una deliciosa zarzuela de marisco junto a la playa.When I was in Valencia, I had a wonderful seafood stew by the beach.
b. fish casserole
Mi abuela preparaba una zarzuela de pescado riquísima.My grandmother used to make a really tasty fish casserole.
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