Entertainment

Definition of pinwheel

A rehilete is an arrow that has a barb at one end and some ornamental element at the other. This arrow, in the context of an entertainment, is thrown at a target to try to make it stick. Rehilete is also the name given to the children’s toy that, in other regions, is called […]

Definition of augmented reality

Augmented reality is the system that enables the inclusion, in real time, of virtual elements within the physical universe. Using glasses or other special devices, a person can observe the real world with certain added elements, which appear on their lenses or screen as digital information. It should be noted that there are […]

Definition of reality show

Reality show is an English expression that is frequently used in our language. The concept, which can be translated as “reality show” or “reality demonstration”, refers to a television format that aims to show real events that happen to ordinary people in a certain setting. A reality show is a television format that is […]

Definition of virtual reality

Virtual reality is a computer environment that digitally represents something that simulates being real. The notion, therefore, pits two concepts against each other that are opposite or, at least, contradictory. Reality is made up of that which exists in an authentic or true way. Events that have an effective existence, and that are […]

Definition of rating

Rating is a term with several uses. The most common refers to the number of people watching a television program or listening to a radio program. The higher the rating, the greater the number of people consuming the media in question. For example: «The movie premiere reached a historic rating», «The […]

Definition of radio drama

Radio theatre is a concept that is used in some South American countries as a synonym for radio soap opera. It is a novel that is broadcast on the radio. Radio theatre, therefore, is made up of words, sound effects and music that allow a story to be told. Unlike soap operas that are broadcast on the radio, radio theatre is a […]

Definition of rally

Rally is an English word that is also used in our language to name a car competition that takes place in sections and off a track. In addition to cars, some rallies can involve vans, trucks and motorcycles. A rally takes place on a road or in open terrain, […]

Definition of raid

Raid is a term that comes from English and can be used to name a certain incursion or a challenge. The concept is used in the sports field in reference to an endurance competition, which involves covering very long distances. The idea of ​​​​adventure raid is used to name a race […]

Definition of rafting

Rafting is a term that does not appear in the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The concept, however, is very common in the field of adventure tourism and water sports. Rafting consists of going down a river aboard a rowing boat. Oars are used to […]

Definition of quad

Quad is a term that does not appear in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The concept, however, is used in various ways in our language. A quad can be a four-wheeler, also known as a quad bike. It is a vehicle similar to a motorcycle or a tricycle, although, as its name suggests, it is not a quad bike.