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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
48881
What does the Latin phrase 'Carpe diem' mean?
Answer:
Seize the day
Carpe diem is a Latin aphorism usually translated as 'seize the day', taken from book 1 of the Roman poet Horace's Odes.
48882
What does the Latin phrase 'Ad hominem' mean?
Answer:
To the man (attacking the person instead of the argument)
Ad hominem refers to an argument that attacks the character of the person rather than addressing the substance of their argument.
48883
What does the Latin phrase 'Ad hoc' mean?
Answer:
For this specific purpose
Ad hoc literally means 'to this'. In English, it refers to something formed or done for a particular purpose only.
48884
What does the Spanish word 'Cafeteria' mean?
Answer:
A restaurant in which customers serve themselves or are served at a counter
Cafeteria comes from the Spanish 'cafetería' (coffee store), but in English, it refers to a self-service dining area.
48885
What does the Italian word 'Bravo' mean?
Answer:
A cry of approval (Well done!)
Bravo is used to express approval when a performer or other person has done something well.
48886
What does the Spanish word 'Flotilla' mean?
Answer:
A small fleet of ships or boats
Flotilla is a Spanish diminutive meaning 'small fleet'.
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What does the Italian word 'Vista' mean?
Answer:
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
Vista means a view or prospect, especially one seen through a long, narrow avenue or passage, as between rows of trees or houses.
48888
What does the Spanish word 'Loco' mean?
Answer:
Crazy
Loco is the Spanish word for crazy or mad.
48889
What does the Italian word 'Barista' mean?
Answer:
A person whose job involves preparing and serving different types of coffee
A barista is a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks.
48890
What does the Spanish word 'Tango' refer to?
Answer:
A ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires
The tango is a ballroom dance with a basic pattern that originated in the Rio de la Plata (Argentina/Uruguay).