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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 […]

Definition of encore

Bis is a term that has its etymological origin in Latin. The word bis in that language can be translated as “twice”, a meaning that affects the different meanings that the concept has in our language. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) points out that bis is the name given to a piece or work that, in […]

Definition of bidet

The term bidet comes from the French word bidet, which can be translated as “little horse”. The concept is used to refer to a sanitary device. The bidet is a kind of container with a drain that is connected to running water. In this way, by sitting on it, the user can clean the anal area. Characteristics of the bidet

Definition of harmonica

The term armonica refers to a wind musical instrument, also referred to as harmonica (although this spelling is rare). In Peru, the harmonica is known as rondín. The harmonica is a kind of small, elongated box with numerous holes with reeds. To play this instrument, you need to […]

Definition of alcove

The first meaning of alcove mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to a bedroom. The concept comes from the Hispanic Arabic alqúbba, derived from the classical Arabic qubbah, in turn derived from the pelvi gumbad (which can be translated as "dome"). The alcove or bedroom is the room used for […]

Definition of jet

Jet is a concept that comes from the Hispanic Arabic azzabáǧ, which in turn is derived from the classical Arabic sabaǧ. The most distant etymological root, meanwhile, is found in the pelvic šabag. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to a type of lignite. It is called lignite, in Spanish […]

Definition of yesterday

Yesterday is a term that comes from the Latin ad heri. It is a concept that can be used as an adverb or as a noun, always linked to a past tense. The most common use of yesterday refers to the day that immediately precedes today. For example: if today is Friday, yesterday was Thursday. […]

Definition of filigree

Filigrana is a concept that comes from the Italian language. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes four meanings of the term in its dictionary. The first meaning mentioned by the RAE refers to work done with silver and gold threads. In these works, the threads are joined with delicacy and precision, with which […]

Definition of beautifier

The adjective beautifying is used to describe something that beautifies: that is, that makes someone or something more beautiful. The term, therefore, is associated with the idea of ​​beauty. Defining beauty, in turn, is not a simple task. Beauty can be given by harmony, proportions or […]

Definition of drawer

The etymology of the word gaveta leads us to the Italian word gavetta. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes five meanings of the term in its dictionary. The first meaning refers to a drawer: that is, a receptacle that is placed in the hollow of a piece of furniture, entering and exiting it. In the specific case of […]