How Long to Read California's Spanish Place Names

How Long Does it Take to Read California's Spanish Place Names?

It takes the average reader to read California's Spanish Place Names by Barbara Marinacci

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Take a spin down Paseo Cerveza or Alameda de las Pulgas and soak in the golden California sun. But did you know you'll actually be driving down Beer Boulevard or Mall of the Fleas? Readers will learn the stories behind these romantic-sounding but sometimes inaptly named locales and much more in an incredible and comprehensive study of Spanish place names in use today in California. Husband-and-wife team Barbara and Rudy Marinacci delve into the history of more than 1,500 Spanish words and place names, which are the most widely used and recognizable names for California's historical and geographic features. Everyone knows "The City of Angels," an adaptation of Los Angeles's English translation. But readers will discover that Los Angeles, or "the angels," is actually an abbreviation of El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, meaning, "The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels." California's Spanish Place Names: What They Mean and the History They Revealexamines the place-naming process, and why certain names have "stuck" while others have either changed or vanished completely. Part guidebook, part history lesson and part Spanish tutorial, this book is a fun and informative one-of-a-kind look at the popularity of California's Spanish place names. It's a must-have for any Californian or visitor to the Golden State. Readers will want one to keep at home for quick reference as well as one to keep in the car for those spontaneous road trips through the magnificent valleys, villages and vistas in the great state of California.

How long is California's Spanish Place Names?

California's Spanish Place Names by Barbara Marinacci is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read California's Spanish Place Names Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read California's Spanish Place Names aloud.

What Reading Level is California's Spanish Place Names?

California's Spanish Place Names is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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