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\u201cSmartphone\u201d, \u201clogging in\u201d and \u201cmailing\u201d already appear in the official online version of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

RAE’s Official Incorporation of New Technological Terms<\/h2>\n

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE)<\/strong> has formally added the terms “smartphone,” “logging in,” and “mailing” to the electronic version 23.8.1 of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language (DLE)<\/strong>. This significant move highlights the increasing influence of technology and English on the everyday language of millions of Spanish speakers.<\/p>\n

Annual Updates and the Next Edition<\/h3>\n

Annually, the RAE reviews its dictionary, and the latest updates were showcased on December 15, 2025<\/strong>, at the institution’s headquarters. While the 24th edition<\/strong> is scheduled for paper publication in 2026<\/strong>, users can already access the updated terms online.<\/p>\n

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New technological terms arrived at the RAE – (Illustrative Image Infobae)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The Growing List of New Features<\/h3>\n

The dictionary update introduces a total of 330 new features<\/strong>, encompassing new words, local expressions, and various meanings. Prominent additions in the technological domain include terms such as \u201cgif,\u201d \u201chashtag,\u201d and \u201cstreaming,\u201d emphasizing the evolving nature of language influenced by modern communication.<\/p>\n

Integration of New Terms<\/h3>\n

Notably, the term “loguearse” has been adapted fully to fit the Spanish language. This term, meaning to link an identity and password to a digital platform, now stands alongside traditional equivalents in popularity.<\/p>\n

The RAE specifies that terms like “smartphone,” “mailing,” and others will be classified as \u201ccrude foreign words.\u201d<\/strong> These terms will maintain their original spelling and will be italicized in written form. <\/p>\n

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Terms like \u201cgif\u201d and \u201csmartphone\u201d are officially added thanks to their massive use, setting a precedent in the adaptation of Spanish to new technological realities<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Definitions of New Terms<\/h3>\n

The newly incorporated definitions clarify:<\/p>\n