What is the motto of the Real Academia Española, founded in 1713?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Limpia, fija y da esplendor
- Step 1: The Real Academia Española (RAE) was founded in 1713 during the Enlightenment under King Philip V to standardise and preserve the Spanish language. Step 2. Its official motto, adopted upon foundation and depicted on its emblem featuring a crucible in flames, is 'Limpia, fija y da esplendor'. Answer: Limpia, fija y da esplendor. Why not the others: 'Ser y estar' refers to the two fundamental Spanish copular verbs, not an institutional motto. 'Unidad en la diversidad' is the official motto of the European Union. 'Plus ultra' is the national motto of the Kingdom of Spain, originally adopted by Emperor Charles V.
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