Culture

Definition of curse

Cursing is the act of uttering curses against something or someone. The etymology of this term leads us to the Latin word maledicĕre, which can be translated as “to insult”. Cursing Cursing is generally linked to swearing in the sense of expressing anger. In this context, it is possible to curse in the air, without it being […]

Definition of shuriken

Shuriken is a Japanese word that refers to a bladed weapon that is thrown as a projectile. The term is not part of the dictionary developed by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). Ninja star The best-known shuriken is shaped like a star. Because this weapon is often associated with ninjas, it is often used as a weapon […]

Definition of forgery

Forgery is the act and result of falsifying. This verb (falsify), meanwhile, refers to corrupting, adulterating or falsifying something. Alteration and deception Forgery involves creating or altering a product or document with the intention of passing it off as real. In this way, the action aims to generate a deception: the […]

Definition of crash

The term “crash” comes from the Latin word “strepĭtus”. The concept refers to a loud noise, of high intensity. A shocking noise On the other hand, a sound that lacks articulation and is usually unpleasant is called noise. In the case of a crash, this sound is very loud and tends to impact or […]

Definition of junk

A cacharro can be a container, a pot or a glass. The concept, in any case, has several uses that depend largely on the context, but also on the geographic region and the age of the Spanish speaker. Examples Let’s look at three example sentences of the term cacharro with the meaning of container, pot or glass: “My […]

Definition of shroud

A shroud is the cloth used to wrap a corpse during burial. This is just one of the meanings of this term, and the one most frequently used, although we will see others later. Characteristics The shroud is similar to a sheet, although its characteristics vary according to each culture. […]

Definition of pouring

Pouring refers to the act of serving cider, wine or another drink, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, the concept is usually used specifically with reference to throwing or pouring the drink from a certain height. The etymology of pouring takes us to the Gothic word skankjan, which can be translated as “to serve […]

Definition of foreignism

A foreign word is a linguistic loanword, especially when it has not been adapted to the language that contains it. It is, therefore, a term that one language borrows from another. Use of foreign words The use of foreign words is not always advisable, as it can make communication difficult. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) suggests […]

Definition of pale

The verb to turn pale refers to becoming pale: that is, to acquiring a whiter or softer tone in the skin of the face. The action, in a broader sense, refers to losing color, expressiveness or energy. Causes A person can turn pale for different reasons. This physical change is usually associated with a lower flow of blood […]

Definition of microtext

Microtext is a term that is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, it is possible to understand its meaning if we pay attention to its components. A very short text The prefix micro- refers to something that is “very small”. A text, meanwhile, is a written or oral statement. This […]