Spanish / ¿Cierto o Falso?

Indicate whether these statements are cierto or falso based on the En detalle reading. Correct the false statements.

 

1. Most Spanish-speaking people have three last names.
   • cierto
   • falso
2. Hispanic last names generally consist of the paternal last name followed by the maternal last name.
   • cierto
   • falso
3. It is common to see de or y used in a Hispanic last name.
   • cierto
   • falso
4. Someone from Argentina would most likely have two last names.
   • cierto
   • falso
5. Generally, married women legally retain two maiden surnames.
   • cierto
   • falso
6. In social situations, a married woman often uses her husband's last name in place of her inherited paternal surname.
   • cierto
   • falso
7. Adopting a husband's surname is only legally recognized in Peru and Ecuador.
   • cierto
   • falso
8. Hispanic last names are effectively a combination of the maternal surnames from the previous generation.
   • cierto
   • falso