Differences and Similarities
María Belem As a Spanish learner it can be tricky to know when to use “de” and when to use “del”. Truth is, they both mean the same. The only thing that changes is that whenever the preposition “de” is followed by the article “el”, the contraction “del” must be formed. In every other case, “de” can … Read more
Owls are divided into two families; the true (typical) owl and the barn-owls, also known as lechuzas. These two kinds of owls are both nocturnal birds of prey. Although both of them share the same order (Strigiformes), there are some differences in their behavior, looks and habits. Comparison Board Owl Lechuza Taxonomy Strigiformes order, strigidae … Read more
Wine glasses are a must to make a proper toast on proper occasions. On a daily basis, on the other hand, regular glasses are just average kitchen objects that we use to drink water, juice or any other beverage. These two examples can be made out of several materials, glass and crystal being the most popular … Read more
Hip-hop and rap music might be perceived as the same. However, they are not. Rap is actually one kind of hip-hop music. Rap is the combination of lyrics and fast-paced music. Hip-hop, on the other hand, is better described as culture, not just music. They were both first used by Kool Herc, a Jamaican DJ … Read more
Jalapeño and serrano peppers are very similar looking. There are some differences regarding flavor and use, however. Jalapeño is one of the most (probably the most) popular peppers in the world. They are great for those who love a mild spicy taste. Serrano is spicier than jalapeño. This pepper has been gaining popularity especially in … Read more
Many wars were fought during the 20th century. However, there are a couple of them that are thought to be bigger, or at least more famous than the others; World War 1 (First World War, WWI or WW1), which was fought from 1914 to 1918 and World War 2 (also known as Second World War, … Read more
Blogs and websites are very popular nowadays. However, they are so similar that many people are confused about what are they and how they work. The main difference between both is nothing but the format in which information is presented. Comparison Board Blog Website Definition The definition of blog tends to be quite ambiguous. The … Read more
Socialism and capitalism function as opposites, economically and politically speaking. They both have opposite ideas regarding social equality and how far the government of a country should get involved. Capitalism trusts entirely in the economical influence and power of private companies. Socialism believes inequality between citizens must be ended, and the way to do this … Read more
Communism is the extreme form of socialism. Nowadays there are several countries with dominant socialist parties, however very few of them can be considered communists. Sometimes, both terms can be confused between each other and used indistinctly. This is incorrect. Both philosophies have their very own particular traces. One of the most important difference is … Read more
Both astronomy and astrology are fields of study that might seem similar on the outside; nevertheless, they are very different. Hundreds of years ago, they functioned together; astronomy was actually a consequence of astrology. Nowadays, astronomy is considered one of the most important sciences. In contrast, astrology has been left, according to some people, … Read more