The etymological journey of algazara begins in the classical Arabic ḡazārah , which can be translated as “abundance” . This word passed into Hispanic Arabic as alḡazara , linked to “loquacity” .
The bustle or clamor that occurs due to satisfaction or joy is called an algazara. The noise can come from one person or a group of individuals.
For example: “As soon as we entered the amusement park we could feel the excitement of the children,” “The news caused an uproar in the stadium,” “The uproar typical of the Christmas season always brings me great happiness and transports me to my days of childhood" .
Another meaning of algazara that is collected by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) refers to the shouting of the troops when they attack . An obsolete meaning of the concept, meanwhile, refers to the algara : the cavalry that was in charge of plundering the lands of the enemy side.
This term is similar to algarabía from the point of view of its writing, and in fact it is considered one of its synonyms. In this sense, therefore, we must understand that its connotation is positive, since we exhibit this way of expressing ourselves when we feel better, when we are happy about our achievements or about being in the company of our friends.
Before moving on to evaluate its antonyms, let's look at another synonym: exhilaration , a feeling of joy or joy that is out of the ordinary. It also used to be used to express a "disorder of strange proportions", but currently only the previous meaning is valid. If we look at the nuance of "extraordinary" that this term gives us, we can infer that the intensity of the feelings shown by those who behave with joy is greater than that of the merriment.
The latter focuses more on the confusion generated by the screams and energy emanating from several people in a moment of joy and carelessness. Therefore, we can say that one of the most suitable antonyms for excitement is tranquility , while joy is more precisely opposed to sadness . Both function as antonyms of algazara, and in this way we can understand the scope of their meanings.
“Algazara” , on the other hand, is a double album by the Spanish band Reincidentes that records songs recorded live. It is the group 's eighth album and it went on to become a Gold Record , with sales of more than sixty thousand copies.
Algazara is also the name of a Spanish publishing house. “The Cochinchina Campaign” by Francisco Gaínza , “Antequera at the end of the 15th century” by Manuel Pérez Gallego and “The Moroccan Housing (Notes for a Theory)” by Alfonso de Sierra Ochoa are some works published by this label.
In the Japanese series Yo-kai Watch , which includes several video games for more than one platform and a cartoon series, the term algazara gives its name to one of its characters. It is precisely a Yo-kai , a type of creature similar to a specter that belongs to Japanese folklore. Algazara is characterized by its large violet mouth, with only four black teeth. Regarding her clothing, she wears traditional Japanese clothing and a bow on her head.
It should be noted that Algazara is a female character, capable of absorbing all the fun and joy of a scene and keeping it for herself, depriving others of enjoying it. To find it, the main character must use his special lens throughout the day and observe the trees on Donut Hill, in the Flowered Summits.
The Algazara Basketball Club , finally, is a Malaga institution. The colors that identify their teams are white, black and red.