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    Palmatoria (en. Candlestick)

    /pal.maˈto.ɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Container or support for candles.
    They placed the palm holder on the table to illuminate the room.
    Colocaron la palmatoria en la mesa para iluminar la habitación.
    An ancient torture instrument used to burn the condemned's hand.
    During the Inquisition, the palm holder was feared by many.
    En la Inquisición, la palmatoria era temida por muchos.

    Etymology

    The word "palmatoria" comes from the Latin 'palmatōria', which relates to 'palm' due to the way it holds the candle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stay in the shade of the palm holder
    To be in a quiet place, away from public attention.
    quedarse a la sombra de la palmatoria
    to give someone a palm holder
    To reprimand or correct someone firmly.
    darle una palmatoria a alguien

    Related Words

    candle
    A cylinder of wax or paraffin with a wick that is lit to provide light.
    vela
    illumination
    The action of illuminating or the state of being lit.
    iluminación
    light
    Radiation that allows sight.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    To spread news or gossip.
    In the neighborhood, they say that the palm holder has been lit again, meaning the news has spread.
    En el barrio se dice que ya la palmatoria volvió a encenderse, es decir, que la noticia se ha propagado.
    To hold or support someone in a discussion.
    He always gives the palm holder in meetings, supporting him at all times.
    Siempre le da la palmatoria en las reuniones, apoyándolo en todo momento.