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Definition of shipowner
The term shipowner has several uses recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and even others that do not appear in the entity's dictionary. The meaning of the concept is linked to the verb assemble: prepare, adjust, join or found something; contribute or do what is necessary to achieve an objective; provide weapons to someone. Shipowner of […]
Definition of jogging
Jogging is a French word that has its origin in the English language, although with a modification of meaning. The term is accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) to refer to the physical activity that involves jogging outdoors. Those who jog, therefore, what they do is run at medium speed […]
Definition of carom
In the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) eight meanings of the term carom are mentioned. The first of them refers to the fruit produced by the tree known as carambolero or carambolo. This fruit, yellowish in color, is characterized by the ridges it presents. Due to its particular shape, when cut in a […]
Definition of motorsport
The concept of motorsport comes from the French word automobilisme. In its broadest sense, the notion refers to that which is linked to the automotive universe. A vehicle is called a vehicle that moves thanks to an engine and that can move along any common road without the need for a […]
Definition of stadium
The etymology of stadium takes us to the Latin stadĭum, in turn coming from the Greek stádion. The first meaning of the concept mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to the structure with stands that is used for concerts, sports competitions and other events. Stadiums can have different characteristics. TO […]
Definition of athlete
The Greek word athlētḗs came to Latin as athlēta, which in turn came to our language as athlete. The first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to the man who, in ancient times, participated in public competitions. Those first athletes trained to take part in physical tests that […]
Definition of harness
To review the etymology of harness, we must go back to the Norse, where we find the word herrnest. This term is formed from herr (which can be translated as “army”) and nest (which refers to “travel provisions”). Herrnest came into French as harnais, which is the closest etymological antecedent of harness. The concept […]
Definition of caramañola
The French word carmagnole, which comes from Carmagnola (name of a city in the Piedmont region), came to Spanish as caramañola. This term is used in several South American countries to refer to a type of canteen. A canteen is a metal container with a flattened design that is covered with an insulating material and […]
Definition of canteen
Cantimplora is a notion whose etymological roots are found in the Catalan language. The term, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), refers to a flattened metal container that is covered with an insulating material and is used to transport a drink. Some time ago, the concept was also […]
Definition of canoe
Canoe is a term whose origin is found in the Taíno language. A canoe is a type of rowing boat characterized by its narrow design and the same shape at the stern and bow. The canoes, therefore, are propelled by the force of their crew members through […]