With etymological origin in the Latin originālis , original is a term that is usually used as an adjective , although it is also used as a noun in certain contexts. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary refers to that linked to the origin (the birth, the beginning).
What is classified as original is what was invented or created by its author . Many times the notion emphasizes how novel this creation is. For example: "The original painting is in the Louvre Museum" , "I love that dress, it seems very original to me" , "The film presents an original plot that surprises the viewer" .
The object that is used as a model for the production of another identical to it is also named in this way: «I gave copies to my three children and I kept the original key that the owner gave me» , «The original portrait does not "It is exhibited to the public, but copies are shown." This use can appear as a noun: "The original was lost although we have certified copies."
Regarding the component of a machine or device , the qualification as original means that the piece comes from the same factory where the device in question was produced: "The original cartridge has a price of 2000 pesos, while the alternative costs 800 pesos» , «This workshop works exclusively with original spare parts» , «I did not get original supplies, so I had to carry out the repair with other elements» .
In the case of printers, which is mentioned in the first example of the previous paragraph, original ink cartridges are always more expensive than alternative ones, manufactured by third parties. This can be due to many issues, such as the quality of the materials, both plastic and ink, but also due to the price that is usually associated with the name of a company itself. There are many people who refuse to pay this seemingly unnecessary amount and opt for inexpensive brands.
Although the price of an input or an original spare part is usually more expensive, it is not always a corporate whim that seeks to exalt a certain brand, but in some cases the difference is justified by the quality , the guarantee and a quality service. customer service available at all times to meet needs and resolve complications.
They say that "cheap is expensive", and in this case it can be understood if we think of a clone spare part that costs half of the original but breaks down shortly after being released and the factory does not offer us any type of guarantee or assistance, so we are forced to buy a new unit.
At a commercial level, the idea of original is very frequently used to defend, so to speak, the first unit of a certain product that has been imitated in an unfair or illegal way. This can be a material good such as a song, a video game, a book or a movie, among other types of creations that in their respective markets can be shamelessly imitated with the purpose of taking advantage of their popularity.
It is not at all uncommon to encounter this practice, although it can occur in various degrees, from the absolute impudence of copying the original product almost without differences to the more intelligent (or devious, depending on your point of view) tactic that consists of skipping all the potential complaints for copyright infringement. In any case, those who respect originality do not accept imitations, no matter how sneaky they may be.
El Original , finally, is an Argentine cumbia band. He had his first show in 2003 and has released a dozen albums.