: While the book is comedic, it subtly critiques the rigidity of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) by filling the "holes" left by official dictionaries.
is a 2017 humor book by Spanish comedian and magician Luis Piedrahita. Known as "the king of small things," Piedrahita uses his signature observational wit to explore the gaps in the Spanish language. Summary of Core Themes
The book centers on the creation of a "parallel dictionary" for everyday frustrations and modern behaviors that currently lack official names.
: Published by Editorial Planeta , the 240-page book is formatted like a guide, making it a light, episodic read.