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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish is the most common language spoken in Uruguay.

What type of money is used here?:

Uruguay uses pesos uruguayos as their currency. Their bills are colorful and have images of historical figures on them.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs around 60 pesos, which equals $1.8 U.S. dollars, but we usually just drink water from the tap.

What was the best meal this week?:

My friends and I went to a restaurant to get dinner together. One of my friends and I shared a plate of fried spinach balls. They were crunchy on the outside but super soft on the inside. The server also gave us a carrot sauce that mixed with all the flavors perfectly.

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week, I listened to Alfredo Zitarrosa. He was one of the most well-known singers in Uruguay. He had a deep voice, always accompanied by guitarras (guitars)His lyrics were very poetic, always depicting the normal life of people in Uruguay.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

On Sunday, my friend and I went to watch a movie at a park! This event was free and open to the public. We watched a short film about capybaras and an animated film about a girl named Anina Yatay Salas.

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