> Antonio Gaudi's name evokes "gaudy." The English word "gaudy" (probably) comes from the Latin gaudere or gaudium (to rejoice, joy), which is also the (suppos

> Antonio Gaudi's name evokes "gaudy." The English word "gaudy" (probably) comes from the Latin gaudere or gaudium (to rejoice, joy), which is also the (supposed) origin of the name Gaudí. Much more appropriate than its current meaning in English.