Majo 1876494 217841181 2008-06-07T23:02:58Z Catgut 1998211 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/99.235.206.156|99.235.206.156]] to last version by ClueBot (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{Unreferenced|date=December 2007}} [[Image:Goya_Maja_naga2.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Goya's ''[[La maja desnuda]]'', c. 1797–1800.]] {{for|the Swedish singer from [[The Sounds]]|Maja Ivarsson}} A '''majo''' (masc.) or '''maja''' (fem.) was a member of the [[Madrid]] artistic scene of the early [[nineteenth century]] (and also to some extent the late 18th and late 19th), who distinguished themselves by their pure, gracious use of the [[Spanish language|Castilian language]] and their elaborate outfits. They were people from the lower classes of society who nevertheless had great style and verve, and made sure they always looked good. ''Majos'' were one of the subjects of the painter [[Francisco Goya]]. The term later became a more general word meaning "pretty" or "nice looking" (synonymous with ''bonito''). This meaning survives in modern Spanish. A more recent twist in the meaning turns ''majo'' into a simple synonym of ''simpático'', i.e. it is an adjective referring to anyone who is "nice" or has a pleasant personality. This is the most common use these days, although some Spaniards occasionally complain that it is not the true meaning. In Spanish, the word possesses derived forms such as the diminutive ''majete'' and the superlative ''majísimo''. The use of the word is particularly widespread in [[Aragon]], where expressions such as ''¡Hala, majete, no te pases!'', "Hey, sunshine, watch yourself!" are common. The Aragonese are also known to add their typical diminutive suffix ''-ico'' to the word, thus producing ''majico'', meaning "sweet", "cute". ==Other uses== *'''Majo''' can also be a Bolivian word for a type of local palm tree. *'''Majo''' is also the Japanese word for witch. *'''Majo''' is a popular Swedish DJ [http://www.djmajo.com Official homepage]. *'''Maja''' can also be a type of [[boa (genus)|boa constrictor]]; see [[Flora and fauna of Guantánamo Bay#Other wildlife|Flora and fauna of Guantánamo Bay: Other wildlife]]. *'''Maja''' can also be a leash to tie a horse to a post. *'''Majo''' or '''maja''' can be forms of the verb ''majar'', to "mash" or "crush". *'''Maja''' can also be a name. *'''Maja''' can also be an Estonian word for "house". *'''Maja''' can also be a Finnish word meaning "cabin" or "cottage". *'''Majo''' can also mean a nickname for '''Mariajose'''('20/05/93') *'''Majás''' is the name of a Peruvian rodent [[paca]] .a *'''Majaa''' also means "to make love" or "be happy" in [[Madras tamil]]. *'''Maja''' is also a brand of perfume *'''Majá''' can also be a vulgar way to refer to an impressive amount of excrement. [[Category:History of Madrid]] [[ru:Махо]]