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Definition of noise

The notion of bulla comes from bullir. This verb has several uses: the first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to boiling. When something or a group of animals or people are agitated with movements similar to those made by water when it boils, we can also speak of […]

Definition of burnish

The concept of burnishing comes from the Germanic word brūnjan, which in turn comes from brūn (which translates as “brown”). The verb refers to the action that allows an object or material to shine or luster. When you burnish something, therefore, you make it shiny or lustrous. This is a common process […]

Definition of braille

Braille is a surname and also a common noun. In fact, the thing that the noun designates is named after the person who developed it. The Frenchman Louis Braille (1809–1852) was an inventor and educator who devised a system of writing and reading for the blind. This method, based on relief drawings, […]

Definition of bao

Bao is a term used in the marine field. It comes from the French word bau, which in turn is derived from the Old French word balc (which can be translated as “beam”). The baos are elements that fulfill structural functions. They are pieces that support the decks and contribute to the support of the […]

Definition of hood

Hood is a term that comes from the Latin word caput, which can be translated as “head”. The concept can be used in different ways depending on the context. The first meaning included in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to the cover that certain vehicles have and that can be folded. Cars that have a hood are called hoods.

Definition of lamp

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes more than a dozen meanings of the term candil, which comes from the Hispanic Arabic qandíl. This word, in turn, derives from the classical Arabic qindīl, originating from the Latin candēla. The first meaning mentioned by the RAE in its dictionary refers to an element that is used to […]

Definition of DIY

DIY is a concept that comes from the French word bricolage. This is the name given to a household activity that consists of creating, repairing or modifying something without professional assistance. DIY can be done out of necessity or as a hobby. The practice brings multiple benefits to those who do it, although the results of the intervention are not always […]

Definition of bracelet

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) defines the bracelet as a ring that is placed on the arm as an ornament. This accessory, indicates the RAE, is located above the wrist area. Precisely the location allows to differentiate the bracelet from the bracelet. While the bracelet is used […]

Definition of white

Blanca is a term that has multiple uses. It can be used as an adjective or as a noun, depending on the context. The first thing to keep in mind is that blanca is the feminine of white: the color corresponding to the hue of sunlight without being broken down into the different colors of the spectrum. […]

Definition of costume jewelry

The French word bijouterie came to our language as bisutería. In some Spanish-speaking countries, however, the French form is also used. Bisutería refers to the industry dedicated to the manufacture of decorative products made from non-precious materials. The concept also refers to the […]