Loteria Cards In English
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These riddles and translations were originally published at http://www.hipark.austin.isd.tenet.edu/latino/translation.html.
This list is meant to help teachers use the riddles on the backs of the Loteria cards while playing the game wiith their students. I believe to play the game correctly, the caller reads the riddle and the players must figure out the corresponding picture. The riddles are traditional sayings, puns and/or jokes based on the words. Many of the puns are lost with the translation into English. If anyone has explanations or corrections for our translations, they are welcomed.
A neat language arts assignment for older students might involve analyzing or writing new riddles for the cards.
Another interesting thing to discuss are the puns- La Pera- espera, desespera.....Have students find the puns in Spanish. Perhaps new puns could be written in English for various cards.
The translations are courtesy of Sylvia Muir and Merlina Rodriguez from Highland Park.
The Crown: The hat of kings
LA ESCALERA: Súbeme paso apasito. Ho quieras pegar brinquitos.
The Ladder: Climb me step by step. You don't want to hop up.
EL PARAGUAS:Para el sol y para el agua .
EL ARBOL: El qué a buen árbol se arrima buena sombra le cobija.
The Tree: He that seeks the shelter of a good tree, good shade covers him.
LA LUNA: El farol de enamorados.
EL VIOLONCELLO: Creciendo se fue hasta el Cielo y como no fue violón. Tuvo que ser violoncello.
The Cello: Growing he went up to Heaven, and because he wasn't a violin, he had to be a cello.
EL SOL: La cobija de los pobres.
EL CATRIN: Don Ferruco en la almeda su bastón quería tirar.
The Dandy: Don Ferruco in the Alameda, he wanted to toss away his cane, polish his steps.
LA DAMA: La dama puliendo el paso, por todo la calle real.
The Lady: The lady, taking an elegant walk along the main street.
EL GALLO: El que le cantó a San Pedro no le volverá a cantar.
The Rooster: He that sang to St. Peter will not return to sing again.
EL VENADO: El venado no ve nada.
The Bell: The bell and you underneath.
EL PAJARO: Tú me traes a puros brincos como pájaro en la rama.
The Bird: You've got me jumping to it like a bird on a branch.
EL NEGRITO: El que se comió el azúcar.
EL DIABLITO: Pórtate bien cuatito si note lleva el coloradito.
The Little Devil: Behave yourself so that the little red one doesn't carry you off.
EL CAZO: El caso que te hago es poco.
The Melting Pan: The attention I pay you is little. (This is a play on the words cazo and caso)
EL BARRIL: Tanto bebió el albañil que quedó como barril.
The Barrel: The bricklayer drank so much that he ended up like a barrel.
LA ESTRELLA: La guía de los marineros.
LA GARZA: Al otro lado del río, tengo me banco de arena, donde se sienta me chata pico de garza morena.
The Heron: On the other side of the river is the sandbar where sits my honey with a beak like a brown heron.
EL CAMARON: Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva al corriente.
The Shrimp: The shrimp that sleeps is carried by the current.
EL TAMBOR : No te arrugues cuero viejo que te quiero pa'tambor.
The Drum: Don't wrinkle old leather, because I want you for my drum.
LA ARAÑA: Atarántamela a palos no me la dejes llegar.
The Spider: Stun it with blows; just don't let her get to me.
EL PESCADO: El que por la boca muere.
EL SOLDADO: Uno, dos y tres, el soldado p'al cuartel.
The Soldier: One, two and three, the soldier goes to the barracks.
LA CALAVERA: Al pasar por el panteón, me encontré una calavera.
The Skull: While passing the graveyard, I found a skull.
EL COTORO: Cotora, daca la pata y empiézame a platicar.
The Pitcher: The pitcher goes often to the water.
EL MUNDO: Este mundo es una bola y nosotros un bolón.
The World: This world is a sphere and we a foundation.
LAS JARAS: Las jaras del indio Adán donde pegan dan.
The Arrows: The arrows of the Indian Adam where they are joined together.
LA SANDIA: La barriga que Juan tenía era empacho de sandía.
The Watermelon: John's belly was stuffed full of watermelon.
EL MELON : Me lo das o me lo quitas.
The Boot: One boot is the same as the other.
LA BOTELLA: La hermienta del borracho.
EL CORAZ&Oaccute;N: No me extrañes corazón que regreso en el camión.
The Heart: Don't miss me, heart, because I will return in a truck.
LA BANDERA : Verde, blanco y colorado, la bandera del soldado.
The Flag: Green, white and red, the flag of the soldier.
LA MACETA: El que nace pa'maceta no sale del corredor.
The Flowerpot: He who is born to be a flowerpot will never leave the corridor.
LA PALMA: Palmera sube a la palma y bájame un coco real.
The Palm Tree: Keeper of the palms, climb the palm tree and bring me down a magnificent coconut.
EL GORRITO : Ponle su gorrito al nene no se nos vaya a resfriar.
The Little Bonnet: Put the baby's little cap on; let's don't cause him to catch cold.
LA MANO: La mano de un criminal.
EL ARPA: L'arpa vieja de mi suegra ya no sirve pa'tocar.
The Harp: My mother-in-law's old harp is no longer of use to play.
EL APACHE: Ay chihuahua! Cuanto apache con pantalón y huarache?
The Apache (thug): OH my goodness! How many thugs there are with trousers and sandals?
EL BORRACHO: A qué borracho tan necio ya no lo puedo aguantar.
The Drunk: I cannot put up with the foolish drunk.
EL MUSICO: El músico trompa de hule, ya no me quiere tocar.
The Musician: The musician has oiled his horn; now he doesn't want to play for me.
LA ROSA: Rosa, Rosita, Rosaura.
EL VALIENTE: Por qué le corres cobarde trayendo tan buen puñal.
The Hero: Why are you running like a coward when you are carrying such a good dagger?
LA PERA: El que espera, desespera.
LA CHALUPA: Rema y rema va lupita, sentada en su chalupita.
The Sloop (little boat): Paddle and paddle goes Lupita, seated in her little boat.
EL PINO: Fresco, oloroso y en todo tiempo hermoso.
The Pine: Fresh, fragrant and at all times beautiful.
EL NOPAL: Al que todos van a ver cuando tiene que comer.
The Cactus: To which all go to see when they have to eat.
LA RANA: Al ver a la verde rana que brinco pegó tu hermana.
The Frog: See the green frog that jumped into your sister.
LA MUERTE: La muerte siriqui siaca.
The Scorpion: He that bites with his tail.
EL BANDOLON: Tocando su bandolón está el mariachi Simón.
The Mandolin: The mariachi Simon is playing his big mandolin.
LA SIRENA: Con los cantos de sirena no te vayas a marear.
The Mermaid: Don't get dizzy with the songs of the mermaid.
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This is going to be a long post. In here, I will briefly explain what each means and then, like the Tarot, we will start a small segment on learning this form of divination as well.
1) El Gallo - The Rooster
Someone would deny or betray you. Look for an alarm or alert.
2) El Diablito - The Little Devil
Behave yourself. Mischief. Someone who's destructive or sexual. Temptation.
3) La Dama - The Lady
Someone is showing off. Handle the issue with grace. A woman. Mother. Wife.
4) El Catrin - The Dandy
Let go of what you're holding on to. Improve yourself. A man. Father. Husband.
5) El Paraguas - The Umbrella
Protection from the bad times. Guardian. Shielded. Safety.
6) La Sirena - The Mermaids
Being lead falsely. Be wary of what appears to be good. Keep a clear head. Temptation. Alluring.
7) La Escalera - The Ladder
One step at a time. Keep moving forward (or upward). Progress.
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8) La Botella - The Bottle
Caution of addiction or someone drowning their sorrows. Illusion.
9) El Barril - The Barrel
Too much of anything is a bad thing. Don't overindulge
10) El Arbol - The Tree
Ask for help and you will receive it. Stability. Security.
11) El Melon - The Melon
Make a decision already; take it or leave it.
12) El Valiente - The Brave Man
Don't fear, you have what you need to be successful. Heroic. Courageous.
13) El Gorrito - The Bonnet
Take care of those around you. Someone needs looking after. A Child.
14)La Muetre
Can mean literal death. Dissatisfaction with self-image. Denial of something necessary. An end.
15) La Pera - The Pear
Don't wait or you'll lose. Short lived. Hesitation. Move quickly.
16) La Bandara - The Flag
Stand for what you believe in. Victory. Success.
17) El Bandolon - The Mandolin
Enjoy yourself. Harmony. Dance. Party. Social gathering. Let loose.
18) El Violoncello - The Cello
Don't be something you're not. Accept what or who you are. Finding happiness where you have it.
19) La Garza - The Haron
You may find love in an unlikely place or have to go out in search for it.
20) El Pajaro - The Bird
Nervousness. Follow through with your actions; don't pretend to take action only to back out. Speak up.
21) La Mano - The Hand
Dishonesty. Criminal. Or be careful of the people you are around and the choices you make. Theft.
22) La Bota - The Boot
Nothing has changed, or one decision is as good as the other. Set in their ways.
23) La Luna - The Moon
Love is in the air. Feminine. Inner voice. Emotions. Mystery. Secrets. Lovers.
24) El Cotorro - The Parrot
The truth. Don't repeat everything you hear. Listening only to respond. Be sociable. Communicate.
25) El Borracho - The Drunk
Partying too much. Being Controlled or influenced. Unpredictability. Actions speak louder than words.
26) El Negrito - The Black Man
Friendship. Looking on the brighter side. Someone who has a difficult life, but sees the good in it.
27) El Corazon - The Heart
Romantic feelings. Emotions. A Longing for someone. Wait for true love.
28) La Sandia - The Watermelon
Sweetness. Fulfillment. Plenty. Enjoy and be merry as there is plenty to go around.
29) El Tambor - The Drum
Warning. Things are not as they appear. Someone is wanting you or to use you.
30) El Camaron - The Shrimp
Don't hesitate or you'll be lost. In control. The situation is larger than expected.
31) Las Jaras - The Arrows
Focus. Meeting goals. Desired outcomes. Plans. Practice makes perfect.
32) The MuscianA creative person. Stubborn. Undesired outcomes. Deceit. Miscalculation.
33) La Arana - The Spider
Danger. Swift action is required. Someone means you harm. Risk.
34) El Soldado - The Solider
Following the rules. Order. Rigid situation. Do what you know. Stick to your path.
35 La Estrella - The Star
Hope. Guidance. Help. Finding your way through a difficult or unknown situation is easy.
36) El Cazo - The Saucepan
Mixing things up, pay attention. Feeling annoyed. Ignore the problem or you're being ignored. Missing something important.
37) El Mundo - The world
Burdens. Worries. Everything is inter-connected. Look to the foundation.
38) El Apache - The Apache
Surrounded by danger. Untrustworthy. Thugs. Gangs. Problems. A serious situation.
39) El Nopal - The Cactus
Something beautiful can sting you. You know what needs to be done to get what you need.
40) El Alcaran - The Scorpian
Danger near. Watch or you'll be stung. Caution. Back stabbed.
41) La Rosa - The Rose
Beauty. Love. Desire. Someone is being transparent. Emotionally open. Want is within arm's reach.
42) La Calavera - The Skull
Life is short. Things are in their place. Look and you'll find something new. Not unexpected, but still a shock.
43) La Campana - The Bell
Announcement. Something hanging over your head. Come clean. Tell the truth.
44) El Canarito - The Pitcher
Having plenty. Seeking something. Persistent. Possibly obsessive. Not giving up.
45) El Venado - The Deer
Ignoring the situation at hand. Untruthfulness. Pretending. Acting as if nothing is wrong.
46) El Sol - The Sun
Masculine. Shining the light on something. The brighter side. Shelter. Housing. Helping the poor.
47) La Corona - The Crown
Leadership. Authority. Ruling over. Parent. Boss. Very important person.
48) La Chalupa - Little Boat
Journeys. Travel. Small steps. Something seems insignificant, but isn't. Tread slowly. Movement by ship or boat.
49) El Pino - The Pine
Celebration. Perseverance. Calm. Positive outcome. Good things coming. Purpose. Long standing.
50) El Pescado - The Fish
Being caught. Not in your element. Keep quite. Misunderstanding. Miscommunication.
51) La Palma - The Palm
Hard work. Pleasing someone. Rewards. Prizes. Work paying off.
52) La Maceta - The Flowerpot
Over protection. Frustration. Unchanging. Unyielding. Steadfast. Destiny. Outcomes meant to happen.
53) La Arpa - The Harp
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Healing. Letting go of old ways. New discoveries. Modern. Loss of usefulness. A time for everything.
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54) La Rana - The Frog
Quick movement. Versatile. Fears. Pay attention to the little things. Surprise.
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© 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame This list is my own interpretation. There isn't a published book on layouts, meanings, or really even a how to. Please use if you are only versed in another form of divination.Comments are closed.