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Dictionary.com Word Explorer

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Dictionary.com WordExplorer will provide information on word origination, definition, usage and history.

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La casa de palabras

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Bienvenidos a «La casa de palabras». Un podcast de conversación sobre dudas y cuestionamientos acerca del castellano. Conducen Luisa Portilla, Lingüista y Doctora en Literatura y Saussure Figueroa, Educador y Magister en Integración de TIC en Educación.

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La casa de palabras #5: Recursos de formación del léxico popular 22:54

7y ago22:54

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Tombo, seño, telo, entre otras, son palabras que pertenecen al lenguaje popular (al que erróneamente llamamos «jerga»). Usamos estas palabras casi a diario, pero ¿cómo surgen las palabras que se usan en el léxico popular?En este quinto episodio de «La casa de palabras», te explicamos a detalle los criterios usados para la formación del tan variopin…

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La casa de palabras #4: Palabras homófonas II (demás, de más, votar, botar, sino, si no) 9:49

7y ago9:49

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En esta edición abordamos la segunda entrega de palabras homófonas. ¿Cuándo escribir «demás» o «de más», «votar» o «botar», «sino» o «si no»?Estas y otras preguntas más serán abordadas en este primer capítulo de «La casa de palabras», un podcast de conversación sobre dudas y cuestionamientos acerca del castellano. MúsicaBella Ciao, versión de Ahmet…

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La casa de palabras #3: El diccionario y los significados 19:16

7y ago19:16

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¿Qué son los diccionarios?, ¿qué encontramos en ellos?, ¿significados, definiciones, usos? Estas y otras preguntas en el tercer episodio de «La casa de palabras».MúsicaBella Ciao, versión de Ahmet Koc (Turquía)

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La casa de palabras #2: Palabras homófonas I (ha, a, haya, halla, haber y a ver) 14:07

7y ago14:07

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¿Qué son las palabras hómofonas?, ¿cuándo escribir «ha» o « a», «haya» o « halla», «haber» o « a ver»?Estas y otras preguntas más serán abordadas en este primer capítulo de «La casa de palabras», un podcast de conversación sobre dudas y cuestionamientos acerca del castellano. MúsicaBella Ciao, versión de Ahmet Koc (Turquía)…

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La casa de palabras #1: Lenguaje estándar, popular, coloquial y vulgar 24:34

7y ago24:34

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¿Qué es el lenguaje estándar?, ¿debemos hablar siempre así?, ¿qué es lo correcto?Estas y otras preguntas más serán abordadas en este primer capítulo de «La casa de palabras», un podcast de conversación sobre dudas y cuestionamientos acerca del castellano. Conducido por la Dra. Luisa Portilla y el Mg. Saussure FigueroaMúsicaBella Ciao, versión de Ah…

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Pencil 2:37

16y ago2:37

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WordExplorer looks at the word, 'Pencil'.By Dictionary.com

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Thesaurus 1:26

16+ y ago1:26

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What's another name for 'Thesaurus'?. WordExplorer looks at the word 'Thesaurus'.By Dictionary.com

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Genius 1:39

16+ y ago1:39

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Venus from WordExlorer studies the word 'Genius'.By Dictionary.com

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Peanut 1:25

16+ y ago1:25

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No heckling from the Peanut Gallery! This week, WordExplorer looks at our favorite legume.By Dictionary.com

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Shark 1:51

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This week we dive into the word 'Shark'.By Dictionary.com

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Gossip 2:06

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This week we'll gab about the word 'Gossip'.By Dictionary.com

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Mesmerize 1:52

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This week we're compelled by the word 'Mesmerize'.By Dictionary.com

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Oxymoron 2:00

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Venus from WordExplorer inspects the word 'Oxymoron'.By Dictionary.com

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Rhyme 1:56

16+ y ago1:56

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This time we explore the word 'Rhyme'.By Dictionary.com

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Mortgage 1:44

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Venus from WordExplorer takes interest in the word 'Mortgage'.By Dictionary.com

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Fire 1:47

16+ y ago1:47

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This week we discover 'Fire'. Again.By Dictionary.com

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Proposition 2:05

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Venus from WordExplorer presents the word 'Proposition'.By Dictionary.com

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Gourmet 1:23

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Venus from WordExplorer indulges in the word 'Gourmet'.By Dictionary.com

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Laundry 1:53

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Venus from WordExplorer unfolds the word 'Laundry'.By Dictionary.com

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Window 1:55

16+ y ago1:55

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Venus from WordExplorer peeks into the word 'Window'.By Dictionary.com

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Restaurant 2:08

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Venus from WordExploration serves the word 'Restaurant'.By Dictionary.com

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Onomatopoeia 1:25

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Venus explains why 'Onomatopoeia' is the cat's meow.By Dictionary.com

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Nonchalant 1:37

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Venus from WordExplorer gets excited about the word 'Nonchalant'.By Dictionary.com

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Accent 1:45

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Venus from the WordExplorer emphasizes the word 'Accent'.By Dictionary.com

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Magazine 1:48

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Venus from WordExplorer reviews the word 'Magazine'.By Dictionary.com

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Puzzle 1:25

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Venus from WordExplorer explains the word 'Puzzle'.By Dictionary.com

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Happy 1:39

17y ago1:39

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Venus from WordExlorer examines the word 'Happy'.By Dictionary.com

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Beer 1:52

17y ago1:52

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Venus from WordExplorer raises her glass to the word 'Beer'.By Dictionary.com

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Juxtapose 1:45

17y ago1:45

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Venus from WordExplorer reviews the word 'Justapose'.By Dictionary.com

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Cul-de-sac 2:03

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Venus from WordExplorer gets to the bottom of the word 'Cul-de-sac'.By Dictionary.com

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Regal 1:38

17y ago1:38

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Venus from WordExplorer gives patronage to the word 'Regal'.By Dictionary.com

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Vignette 1:25

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This week WordExplorer looks at the word 'Vignette'.By Dictionary.com

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Misletoe 1:47

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This week, WordExplorer looks at the tropical hemiparasitic herb, 'Misletoe'.By Dictionary.com

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Shortbread 1:26

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A word you can sink your teeth into - WordExplorer looks at 'Shortbread'.By Dictionary.com

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Snow 1:43

17y ago1:43

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In celebration of the Winter Solstice, WordExplorer looks at the word 'Winter'.By Dictionary.com

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Iron 2:04

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This week, WordExplorer looks at the word 'Iron'. The cheif constituent of the earth's core.By Dictionary.com

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Fossil 2:08

17y ago2:08

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This episode of WordExplorer digs up some internesting facts about the word 'Fossil'.By Dictionary.com

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Ghost 1:56

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Venus from WordExplorer looks into the frightening word, 'Ghost'.By Dictionary.com

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Isotope 1:44

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WordExplorer looks at the 'Isotope'. The different possible versions of each element in the periodic table.By Dictionary.com

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Animation 1:48

17y ago1:48

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This week, WordExplorer looks at an optical illusion of motion, better known as 'Animation'.By Dictionary.com

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Environment 1:44

17y ago1:44

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This week, WordExplorer will surround and encircle you with the word 'Environment'.By Dictionary.com

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Democracy 1:23

17y ago1:23

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'By the People for the People' - This week, WordExplorer looks at the word 'Democracy'.By Dictionary.com

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Patriot 1:52

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The word shares its name with towns, newspapers and sports teams. This week, WordExplorer looks at 'Patriot'.By Dictionary.com

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Aeronautics 1:42

17y ago1:42

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The next time you step onto an airplane, you can thank Da Vinci and Bernoulli. Today, WordExplorer looks at the word 'Aeronautics'.By Dictionary.com

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Pacific 1:44

17y ago1:44

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It's Big, covering almost a third of the earth's surface. This week WordExplorer Looks at the Pacific OceanBy Dictionary.com

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Homestead 1:53

17y ago1:53

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Free land in 160-Acre Parcels. This time, WordExplorer looks at the 'Homestead'.By Dictionary.com

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Flax 1:38

17y ago1:38

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It can either be worn or eaten. Today, WordExplorer looks at 'Flax'.By Dictionary.com

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Iroquois 1:53

17+ y ago1:53

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Today, WordExplorer features the native american people called the 'Iroquois'.By Dictionary.com

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Assassination 1:52

17+ y ago1:52

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WordExplorer looks at the word, 'Assassination'.By Dictionary.com

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Golf 2:03

17+ y ago2:03

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WordExplorer looks at the word, 'Golf'.By Dictionary.com

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