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Definition of locker

A locker is a piece of furniture that, thanks to its divisions, facilitates the classification and storage of different items. The term comes from the word “cuadro”, a concept that can refer to a compartment. A locker is usually used to refer to a cupboard that allows you to store belongings in a public place. Typically, these cupboards are made of […]

Definition of cappuccino

The Italian word cappucino came to our language as capuchino. The term can be used as an adjective or as a noun depending on the context. The first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to the monk who is part of the Order of the Minor Brothers of the Eremitic Life. This group […]

Definition of canteen

Cantina, a term that comes from the Italian language, refers to a place located inside a larger space and in which food and drinks are sold. Beyond the specificity of this definition, in some regions the concept is used as a synonym for tavern. The Royal Spanish Academy of Fine Arts (Royal Spanish Academy) […]

Definition of decal

Decalcomania is a term that has its immediate etymological antecedent in the French word décalcomanie. The first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to a process carried out to transfer an image, specially prepared for this purpose, from a paper to another type of support. The transfer of a decal is done by means of a transfer of a […]

Definition of delete

The verb to erase has several uses. The first meaning recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to causing the disappearance of something that has been captured with ink, paint or another similar resource. Erasing, in this way, is a common process when writing or drawing. The characteristics of the erasing process are […]

Definition of bowling

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes more than a dozen meanings of the term boliche in its dictionary. The concept can come from bola or bol, depending on the context. In this sense, it should be noted that a bola is a body that has a spherical shape. Bol, on the other hand, has several meanings, although in […]

Definition of bargueño

Bargueño is a term that can appear as an adjective or as a noun. In the first case, it refers to that person or thing native or originating from Bargas. Bargas, meanwhile, is a municipality located in the Spanish province of Toledo. It has an area of ​​almost 90 square kilometers and is crossed by the […]

Definition of bandurria

Bandurria is a term that comes from the late Latin word pandurium. This word, in turn, comes from the Greek word pandoûra, which can refer to a guitar equipped with three strings. Returning to the idea of ​​bandurria, it is a musical instrument that, beyond its etymological origin, has six pairs of strings. Its neck, […]

Definition of manhole

Arqueta comes from the diminutive of arca. The name arca refers to a kind of box or container. The idea of ​​a arca has different meanings. It can be a small chest made from good quality materials and used to store valuable objects. The arca as a piece of furniture It can be indicated as a […]

Definition of parapet

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes six meanings of the term breast. The concept is formed with the compositional element ante- (which indicates spatial or temporal anteriority) and the noun chest (which can refer to the body part that goes from the neck to the belly, for example). The first meaning of breast, in this […]