Glossary of Common Terms
C
Coat
A garment.
Cookie
Unleavened bread, baked twice for longer preservation.
D
Doodle
An irregular feature drawn with a pen, pencil, etc.
Drawer
A sliding compartment in a desk used to store items.
G
Gabardine
A robust diagonal fabric.
Gabela
Levies, taxes, or contributions paid to the State.
Galbana
Laziness, apathy, or low desire to do something.
Gallicism
Use of French words or phrases in another language.
Gallardo
Unfettered, graceful, and gallant. Also, brave.
Gallego
A native of Galicia.
Gallo
A bird of the Galliformes
Read MoreBaroque and Dutch Masters: A Journey Through Art
Baroque Painting: General Characteristics
Baroque paintings, diverging from the geometric precision of the Renaissance, are characterized by dynamic radial compositions. Figures and objects appear to emanate from a central point, extending diagonally across multiple planes, creating a sense of movement and depth. Voluptuous figures, often exaggerated and expressive, are draped in rich fabrics, engaging in dramatic and sometimes improbable poses. Baroque art embraces naturalism, portraying even the
Read MoreUnderstanding Legal Rules and Their Classifications
1. What is Law?
Law is a set of legal rules governing individuals in society, imposing obligations and granting rights.
2. Rules of Law
These rules govern individual conduct and human behavior.
3. Moral Standards
Moral standards impose unilateral obligations, not rights. Their features include:
- Unilateral
- Autonomous
- Internal
- Incoercive
4. Legal Rules
Legal rules regulate behavior towards others, organizing social life, preventing issues, and providing solutions. Their characteristics are:
- Bilateral
- External
- Coercible
- Heteronomous
5.
Read MoreUrban and Rural Structures: Spain’s Transformation
Transport Infrastructure: The network commonly used to distinguish roads, railways, air routes, canals, pipelines, etc., including nodes like airports, railway stations, bus terminals, and ports. This system facilitates the movement of passengers, vehicles, and goods. Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 defines “transport infrastructure” as all routes and fixtures necessary for vehicle movement and safety across rail, road, and inland waterways.
Urban Structures
Historical Center
The oldest part of a city,
Read MoreNetwork Classification, Components, and Protocols
Network Classification
Definition
A network is a system of interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources. Its objective is to facilitate information and resource sharing, making data and programs accessible to any authorized user on the network, regardless of their physical location.
Network Extension
- LAN (Local Area Network): Typically spans a single building or smaller area, commonly used in offices and facilities.
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Covers a larger geographic area,
Environmental Impact and Resource Management
Environmental Impact: The Wounded Planet
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution marked a turning point in resource exploitation. Growing industries needed increasing amounts of raw materials to power their growth. This demand led to the development of more sophisticated systems for obtaining and processing resources.
Resource Classification
- Renewable Resources: Inexhaustible resources like solar or wind energy.
- Non-Renewable Resources: Resources available in limited quantities, such as
Spain’s Transition: From Old Regime to Modern Era
The Preliminaries of the Crisis
The concept of the Old Regime refers to the political, economic, and social order in Europe during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Considered a transition between feudalism and capitalism, it was characterized by:
- A Primitive Population: High mortality and birth rates.
- An Agricultural Economy: Land as the primary source of wealth.
- Stratified Society: A closed social system.
- Authoritarian Monarchy: Strong, and in some 18th-century countries, absolute, with enlightened
Spanish Language and Literature: A Deep Dive
Punctuation and Grammar
The Comma
The comma creates a brief pause and separates different elements within a sentence. It’s used to:
- Separate items in a list: On his desk were books, folders, papers, and much more.
- Offset clarifying information: Anna, who knew her well, told me not to worry.
- Isolate vocatives: Please, sir, let me pass.
The Comma and Semicolon
The comma is also used:
- To mark the omission of a verb: I study in this room; my sister, in the third.
- After an adverbial clause that precedes the
Exploring the Evolution of Spanish Theater: Key Figures
Prelopista Theater. Until the sixteenth century, plays were only performed in Castilian. It was not until the sixteenth century, the century in which the first symptoms of the theater boom appeared, that two generations of authors emerged: In the first half, the genre was cultivated by Juan del Encina, creator of comedies and humorous themes of love, and Gil Vicente, who emphasized the introduction of traditional songs in his plays. In the second half, a new group of authors, known as prelopistas,
Read MoreModern Industry and its Impact: From Raw Materials to Global Economy
Industry: From Artisanal to Modern
Artisanal Craft Workshops: Characterized by handmade products, low productivity, craftsmen organized in guilds, and no division of labor.
Modern Industry: Employs machines and plants, resulting in higher product output. Workers are organized in unions, with specialized roles and a division of labor.
Raw Materials
These are natural resources transformed by industrial processes. They can be:
- Animal Origin: Leather
- Plant Origin: Rubber, cotton
- Mineral Origin: Metallic (iron)