The first step we are going to take and then delve into the meaning of the term nones is to know its etymological origin. In this case, we have to emphasize that it is a word that derives from Latin, specifically from “non”, which can be translated as “not one thing”.
The notion of nones has different meanings. The concept can be used as an adverb to refer to denial , especially when it is repeated.
For example: “The footballer said no to the club's proposal and that is why he has not yet renewed the contract,” “The workers said no: the takeover of the company will continue until the owners pay the salaries they owe,” “The “Citizens stated that they did not agree and decided not to endorse the government project.”
According to the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ), on the other hand, the expression “andar de nones” is a verbal phrase that is used in two ways in colloquial language. It can serve to highlight the particularity or uniqueness of something that is incomparable or to refer to the individual who does not work or have obligations or responsibilities .
Non , meanwhile, is used as a synonym for odd . Nones , in this framework, are odd numbers: integers that cannot be divided exactly by 2 . Another way to define odd numbers is as those that are not multiples of 2 .
“Evens or nones” , on the other hand, is the name of a sleight of hand. It is developed with two players: each one must use only one hand and choose one or two fingers (the index and/or the middle finger). One of the two participants is in charge of trying to guess whether the sum of the fingers used is even or odd.
The one who has to predict the result must count to three and exclaim his prediction ( "Evens!" or "Nones!" ). Simultaneously with this expression, the two players have to show their fingers. The possible results are 2 (one finger of each player), 3 (two fingers of one player plus one finger of the other) or 4 (both fingers of both players).
As a general rule, it is played with only one hand per participant and has among its variants other games such as the so-called “rock, paper, scissors.” This was invented in China at the end of the so-called Ming era and then began to become popular throughout the world.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that “Pares y Nones” is the title of a television series of British origin. It is directed by Julian Holmes and Koby Adom, is framed within the science fiction genre and stars actors such as Jonathan Ajayi, Luke Bailey, Josh Dylan and Kiké Brimah. It is currently available on the HBO platform.
The story it tells us is that of a dystopian world in which the African continent has managed to surpass Europe on different levels, including technology. And starting from that premise, the love story between a young black woman and a white boy is explained. A love story that becomes impossible because racism reigns in society.
Likewise, Nones Arquitectura is the name of an architectural studio from Venezuela that has been working in the sector for more than thirty years.