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Definition of barrel

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) indicates in its dictionary that barrel is the diminutive of barrel. A barrel, meanwhile, is a container used for the storage, treatment and/or transport of various goods and liquids. Returning to the term barrel, it has different uses according to the region and context. The first […]

Definition of tape

The concept of ribbon comes from the Latin word cincta, which in turn is derived from cinctus (which can be translated as “belt”). A ribbon is a strip that can have multiple uses according to its characteristics. Generally speaking, ribbons are used to adjust or tie something or as an ornament. They can be made from […]

Definition of mat

Esterilla is the diminutive of mat. Estera is a fabric of considerable thickness that is used as a floor covering and for other purposes. The notion of mat has several meanings, all linked to various textile products. It is important to mention that different materials are used to make mats. […]

Definition of gong

Gong is a term that comes from the English language, although its etymological root is found in Malay. Gong is a musical instrument that is played by hitting it with a mallet. The gong is a percussion instrument: its sound comes from the impacts it receives. It is a […]

Definition of batea

Batea is a term that comes from the Hispanic Arabic baṭíḥa, which in turn is derived from the classical Arabic baṭīḥah (which can be translated as “flat place”). The concept can be used in different ways, according to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. The first meaning mentioned by the RAE refers to a trough that is used […]

Definition of barn

The Latin word granarium came to Spanish as granary. The term is used to refer to the space intended for the storage of grains. The name grain refers to the fruit or seed of a cereal. Cereals, in turn, are grass plants that are usually cultivated precisely to take advantage of their grains, used as […]

Definition of burrito

The notion of burrito has several meanings. It appears in gastronomy, botany, zoology and orthopedics, and is even a fairly common nickname in Argentine football. The term is the diminutive of burro (donkey). On the other hand, a donkey is a mammal that belongs to the group of equines […]

Definition of frame

The concept of a frame comes from the late Latin armatio. It is a term that can be used in both the feminine and masculine forms, as accepted by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). In its broadest sense, a frame is a structure that provides support or support, and may be made up of a […]

Definition of anorak

Anorak is a term of Eskimo origin referring to a garment with a hood (a piece that covers the head). The anorak is characterized by being waterproof: water cannot penetrate its fabric. It is possible to define the anorak as a type of jacket or coat. It is currently made of nylon, satin and […]

Definition of catechism

The term catechism comes from the late Latin catechismus, which in turn derives from the Byzantine Greek katēchismós, derived from katēcheîn (which translates as “to instruct”). The concept is used in different ways, especially in the field of Christianity. One of the meanings mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to […]