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Definition of streetlight

The term streetlamp refers to a large lantern. It usually has different arms with their respective lights, which are used to illuminate public spaces such as streets and squares. To understand what a streetlamp is, you must first focus on the idea of ​​a lantern. The term refers to a lantern that is […]

Definition of garage

The notion of coach has several uses recognized by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The first meaning mentioned by the RAE refers to the person who is dedicated to driving a carriage, usually a horse-drawn carriage. In this sense, we can speak of a coachman (if it is a man) […]

Definition of banjo

Banyo is a term that comes from the English word banjo. In fact, banjo is also accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), so the concept can be written in both ways. A banyo or banjo is a musical instrument. It is a string instrument that has a resonance box made of […]

Definition of capeline

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, recognizes only one meaning of the term capelina, used in the field of medicine: as a synonym for capellina. In this context, capellina is the name given to a bandage that resembles a cap since it covers the head. In colloquial language, however, the notion of capelina […]

Definition of skylight

Skylight is a concept that comes from the French word claire-voie, which in turn is derived from the Latin clara via. The term refers to an opening in the upper section of a wall or ceiling that allows light to enter a room. The skylight, also known as a lucerna or skylight, is a […]

Definition of tasting

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes several meanings of the term cata. The first meaning it mentions refers to the act and result of tasting. The verb catar, meanwhile, comes from the Latin word captāre, which can be translated as “to search for” or “to take.” The action of tasting consists of trying a food or a […]

Definition of angular

The etymology of angular leads us to the Latin word angulāris. The term refers to that which is linked to the angle. Understanding the concept of angular, therefore, forces us to focus first on the idea of ​​angle (which comes from the Latin angŭlus, in turn derived from the Greek ankýlos which can be translated as “bent”). […]

Definition of alcuza

The concept of alcuza comes from the Hispanic Arabic alkúza, which in turn is derived from the classical Arabic kūzah. Continuing with the etymological journey to its origin, kūzah comes from the Aramaic kūz[ā], which finds its starting point in the Persian kuze. An alcuza is a vessel used for storing oil. The usual […]

Definition of exordium

The Latin word exordium came to Castilian as exordio. The term refers to the preamble or the first part of a speech or a literary work. It can be said that the exordium is the introduction or the beginning of the speech. Its purpose is to capture the attention of the audience and prepare their willingness to receive […]

Definition of alfajor

Alfajores are consumed in many countries; however, the characteristics of this product vary according to the region. The term, therefore, can refer to a particular food in one nation and a very different one in a different place. Before moving on to the various meanings, it is interesting to analyze the […]