1660s, in biology, "unable to support itself, lying on the ground without putting forth roots," from Latinprocumbentem(nominativeprocumbens), present participle ofprocumbere"to fall forward, fall prostrate," frompro"forward" (seepro-) +-cumbere"take a reclining position," related tocubare"...
from Old Frenchsuccomber"succumb, die, lose one's (legal) case," and directly from Latinsuccumbere"submit, surrender, yield, be overcome; sink down; lie under; cohabit with," from assimilated form ofsub"under, beneath" (seesub-) +-cumbere"take a reclining position," related tocubare"li...
1.Jinetero or jinetera:Literally, this translated to jockey. However, in Cuba, this is can be used to describe a female prostitute. When used to describe a male, it refers to a street kid or man who will sell you something on the black market. It could be anything from cigars to a...
THE FIRST REVIEW IS IN!! The first review of Cubanisms: A Look at Cuba through Art and Words was published today in the Cuba Journal, an online magazine that covers all types of issues related to the new Cuba. “Speaking “Cuban” as distinguished from Spanish in Mr... read...
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2024 Biden also objected to other language in the bill prohibiting the use of money earmarked to transfer detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to some foreign countries and into the United States. Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Definition of foreign ...
Cuba National Security Challenges : A New Generation. Cuba is a country that has seen many national security challenges over time. at the moment, Cuba is going through changes in their political spectrum. Cuba’s their national security focus has shifted to accommodate these changing times. the ...
Librocubicularistis an unusual English word used to define a person who reads in bed. This long neologism starts with "libro" deriving from Latin liber, which meansbook. Also the word "cubiculum", meaningbedroom(from "cubare":to lieorto recline), derives from Latin. ...
Hard to Say I'm Sorry Harris Tweed Harry Harry Potter Harvard University Harvey Has Juan gone to the hardware store? Has he resolved his problems? Hasidic Haste makes waste. Havana Havana is the capital of Cuba Havana, Cuba Have a beautiful day! Have a good day! Have a good day. Have...
to remain the subjects of foreign sovereignty. Foreign influence and sovereignty this time around in the 20th century was not wielded by the Spanish crown, but rather by the "friendly neighbor" from North America, the United States. Therefore, intimately related to the notion of Cuba’s destiny...