What is the story about?

A stray dog that walked into a wedding in Suchitoto and was then adopted by the couple.

Why was the narrator's aunt nervous?

Because the musicians had not arrived yet.

What did the dog do during the ceremony?

It sat next to the groom and stayed there until the end.

Why do you think the guests named the dog 'Padrino'?

Because it sat next to the groom during the ceremony, the place of the best man / sponsor (padrino).

Is the dog's life better now? How do you know?

Yes: it was a thin stray dog and now it lives with the couple, sleeps on the sofa and even wears a tie in photos.

Lecture · A2

Un invitado inesperado

A2158 motsanecdote (short story)Suchitoto, El SalvadorÉcouter · bientôt disponible

The narrator remembers her cousin Lucía's wedding in Suchitoto: while the guests waited and the musicians were late, a thin stray dog walked into the church behind the bride; Lucía smiled and told him he was a guest too; the dog sat next to the groom until the end, the guests named him 'Padrino', and the couple adopted him that week.

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, Lucía casó Suchitoto, . . invitados estaban elegantes. músicos llegaban. , Lucía entró . invitados miraban . , entró caminó . , . niños empezaron reírse. miró , Lucía : «, ». sentó quedó . salimos, : . Lucía adoptaron . vive . ¡ acabo !

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Mots à connaître

casarseto get married
la iglesiaMotchurchDans des expressionsEl museo está entre el banco y la iglesia.Cruza la avenida y vas a ver una iglesia grande.
el invitado / la invitadaMotguest
de repentesuddenlyDans des expressionsDe repente, se fue la luz.Estoy yo tan tranquila en casa y, de repente, se va la luz.
un perro de la callea stray dog
flacoMotthin (es-419, informal)
el curaMotpriest
el novioMotgroom (also boyfriend)Dans des expressionsMi novio y yo vivimos en Guadalajara.
el padrinoMotbest man / wedding sponsor; godfather
la corbataMottie