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Definition of idem

The etymological origin of this term we are now dealing with, idem, is found in Latin, and we have kept it in Spanish in the same way. It can be translated as “the same” or even as “oneself”. Idem is a pronoun, also used as an adverb, which refers to the same thing. When someone uses this word, they […]

Definition of iconoclast

The Byzantine Greek eikonoklástēs, which can be translated as “image-breaker”, came to late Latin as iconoclastes. This is the immediate etymological antecedent of iconoclast, a term that in our language has two main meanings. According to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), an iconoclast was defined as someone who, in the 8th century, […]

Definition of sneaking around

In order to understand the meaning of the term in question, it is necessary to proceed, first of all, to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we must indicate that it is a word that derives from the verb to steal that comes from Latin, specifically from «furtum» which is synonymous with «robbery» or «theft». The concept of […]

Definition of rummaging

The verb to dig, derived from the vulgar Latin furicāre, refers to stirring, shaking or stirring something inside another thing. The concept can be used to refer to digging or stirring or touching with the fingers or hands. For example: “The young man began to rummage through the garbage in front of […]

Definition of unsociable

The adjective “unsociable” is used to describe someone who tends to distance himself from people, choosing to lead an isolated and solitary life. The unsociable individual does not enjoy contact with others, so he tries to avoid or minimize social interactions. For example: “In the mountains there lives a sullen old man who only visits […]

Definition of sinking

Sinking is the act and consequence of sinking or sinking. This verb, in turn, refers to submerging, knocking down, deforming or ruining, according to the context. For example: «According to the latest reports, the sinking of the ship occurred three hours after the collision», «The neighbors reported that the sinking of the causeway […]

Definition of sullen

The etymology of sullen takes us to the Latin word fuscus, which can be translated as “dark.” The concept is often used to describe a surly, ill-tempered or dour individual. For example: “My father was a surly man of few words,” “The judge is somewhat surly, but he will surely listen to you and try to give you a […]

Definition of horrible

Horrible is a term that comes from the Latin word horribĭlis. It is an adjective that, according to the first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary, refers to something that causes horror. The concept of horror, in turn, refers to a feeling caused by something terrifying, horrifying or […]

Definition of horror

Horror is a feeling provoked by something creepy, horrifying or terrifying. It is an emotion linked to the most intense fear. For example: “I was horrified to see my son’s car destroyed”, “Horror in Santa María: a man murdered three co-workers and then committed suicide”, “The faces of horror of the […]

Definition of fork

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes more than a dozen meanings of the term fork. The concept can refer to a pitchfork: a stick that ends in at least two spikes, used by farmers during their work. A fork is also a stick with two points that is used to build a vineyard […]