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Definition of superhero

Superhero is a term formed by the prefix super (a compositional element that refers to something excessive, preeminent or to the maximum degree) and the noun hero (someone recognized for his courage and his exploits). According to the Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu), compound terms with the prefix super are written without spaces and without […]

Definition of spoiler

Spoiler is an English term that, in our language, is often used to name the text that anticipates the plot of a film, a book or another work. Thus, when encountering a spoiler, a person loses the opportunity to be surprised when seeing or reading the work in question, something that could happen […]

Definition of spa

Spa is the name of a Belgian town that, in Roman times, was very popular for its thermal baths. It is believed that the current meaning of the term is linked to the history of this European town. Today we understand a spa to be a place of rest and health restoration that […]

Definition of smart TV

Smart TV is the English term used to refer to so-called intelligent televisions. It is a type of device with special characteristics that differentiate it from other televisions. A smart TV is characterized by having an Internet connection and being prepared to offer various digital services. In fact, it is […]

Definition of saga

Saga is a concept that can have two different etymological roots. When it comes from the Latin language, it refers to a woman who claims to have the power of divination and performs spells and witchcraft. The most frequent use of the notion, however, is linked to the German term sage. In this case, […]

Definition of roulette

Roulette is a term in our language that comes from the French word roulette, which in turn is derived from the Latin word rotulāre. The concept refers to an element that rotates and is used in certain games of chance. This wheel has various boxes that have numbers. Currently, the boxes range from 0 to 10.

Definition of RPG

RPG is an acronym that can refer to different concepts. In our language, it refers to global postural reeducation, a physiotherapy technique that seeks to solve body pain linked to posture, muscles and joints. RPG, in this sense, consists of massages by the professional and the performance of […]

Definition of raffle

A raffle is a competition that involves holding a drawing among a group of people. The person who is drawn is the winner of the raffle and, therefore, is entitled to the stipulated prize. For example: “Last night I won the club raffle and I took a new bicycle”, “We are going to organize a raffle to collect […]

Definition of resort

Like many other concepts, resort is a term frequently used in our language although it is not recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). It is an English word that refers to a tourist complex. For example: «Next summer we are going to go to a resort in Punta Cana», «Juana came back enchanted with […]

Definition of remake

Remake is a term that is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). It is an English word that can be translated as reissue. The concept is used in our language to name a type of adaptation of an artistic work. A remake is a new version of a film or […]