San Luis Potosí city Origin, History, and Meaning of its Name By: Héctor Juárez Lorencilla. Why is this city Called like That? The name San Luis Potosí is composed of two parts with distinct and fascinating origins. To begin, the first part, “San Luis,” is given in honor of Saint Louis IX, the saint and …
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Guanajuato City: Origin, Meaning, and Toponymy of its Name. What was its first name? By: Héctor Juárez Lorencilla. Lee este texto en español: Guanajuato: Origen, Significado y Toponimia | ¿Cuál fue su primer nombre? Introduction to the Meaning and Origin of the name of Guanajuato City The beautiful Guanajuato City, a World Heritage Site, holds …
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Spanish lessons: Does “homóplato” exist? No, the correct word is “omóplato”, but most people misspell it
Latonería: What It Is, How Brass Is Worked, and Its True Meaning —or the art of shaping tin sheets… 🔨 Looking for a “latonería” workshop? Latonería (or hojalatería) is the craft of working with brass (copper + zinc alloy) and tinplate (steel coated with tin). Here’s everything you need to know —including the story behind my brass angel (pictured above), …
