VOCABULARY (continued 2)

práctico, -a, practical, experienced

pradera, meadow

preboste, m., leader, chief

precaución, precaution

precedente, m., precedent

preceder, to precede

precio, price

precioso, -a, precious

precipicio, precipice

precipitación, precipitation

precipitadamente, precipitously

precipitar, to precipitate, rush

precisamente, necessarily; exactly, precisely

preciso, -a, necessary, precise

precoz, precocious

predecesor, predecessor

predicación, preaching, sermon, prayer

predicar, to preach

predilecto, -a, favorite

predisponer, to predispose, prepare

predisposición, predisposition, inclination

predominante, predominant, dominant

predominar, to predominate

predominio, predominance

prefacio, preface

preferencia, preference

preferente, preëminent, favorite

preferir, to prefer

preguntar, to ask

prehistórico, -a, prehistoric

prematuro, -a, premature

premio, reward

prenda, jewel, token, ornament, endowment; Arg., sweetheart

prendar, to infatuate, captivate

prender, to seize, take hold, imprison

prensa, press

preñado, -a, pregnant, full

preocupación, preoccupation; fancy, notion; prejudice

preocupar, to preoccupy, disturb

preparar, to prepare

preparativo, preparation

presciencia, prescience, foreknowledge

prescindir, to do without; to omit; to pass over

presencia, presence, appearance

presenciar, to witness

presentar, to present

presentimiento, presentiment, foreboding

presidencial, presidential

presidente, president

presidir, to preside

presión, pressure, restraint

prestar, to lend

prestidigitador, juggler, prestidigitator

prestigio, prestige

prestigioso, -a, deceitful; famous

presunción, presumption

presuroso, -a, hurried, in a hurry

pretender, to pretend, woo, claim, expect

prevalecer, to prevail

prevención, foresight, disposition, prejudice

prevenir, to forewarn, prepare

prever, to foresee

previsión, foresight

previsor, -ora, foreseeing

prieto, -a, compressed; dark

prima, treble string; cousin (girl)

primar, Arg., to stand out, take precedence over

primario, -a, primary

primavera, spring

primaveral, springlike, vernal

primeramente, first

primero, -a, first

primitivo, -a, primitive

primordial, primitive, fundamental

principal, principal

principalmente, principally

príncipe, prince

principiar, to begin

principio, principle, beginning

prisa, hurry

prisión, prison; pl., chains, fetters

prisionero, -a, prisoner

privación, privation

privado, confidant

privado, -a, deprived; private

privar, to deprive

privativo, -a, exclusive, peculiar

privilegiar, to grant a privilege

proa, prow, bow

probabilidad, probability

probablemente, probably

probar, to prove, try

problema, m., problem

proceder, to proceed

procedimiento, process, procedure, act

prócer, m., hero, personage, great man

procesión, procession

proceso, process, procedure

proclamar, to proclaim, announce

procurar, to procure, try

prodigalidad, prodigality

prodigio, prodigy

prodigioso, -a, prodigious

producción, production, product

producir, to produce; ——se, to emerge, rise

producto, product, result

proeza, prowess

profano, -a, profane, lay

profesar, to profess

profesión, profession

profesional, usual, professional

profeta, prophet

prófugo, fugitive

profundamente, deeply

profundidad, depth

profundo, -a, deep, profound

programa, m., program

progresivo, -a, progressive

progreso, progress

prohibir, to prohibit

prohombre, leader, notable person

prójimo, fellow-being; Cf. próximo

proligidad, prolixity, minute detail, nicety

prolongar, to prolong

promesa, promise

prometer, to promise

prominente, prominent

promontorio, promontory, abutment

promotor, prometer

promover, to promote, advance

promulgar, to promulgate

pronóstico, omen

pronto, -a, ready

pronto, immediately, soon; de ——, suddenly

pronunciar, to pronounce, declare

propicio, -a, propitious

propiedad, propriety, property, land; —— raiz, real estate

propietario, -a, a. and s., landowning; landowner, proprietor

propio, -a, proper, own, peculiar

proponer, to propose

proporción, proportion

proporcionar, to apportion, furnish

proposición, proposition, plan

propósito, proposition, purpose; fuera de ——, out of place; a ——, appropriate; by the way

prorrumpir, to break forth

prosa, prose

prosaico, -a, prosaic

proscribir, to proscribe, outlaw

prosperar, to prosper

prosperidad, prosperity

prosternarse, to prostrate oneself

protagonista, m., protagonist, chief character in a narrative or drama

protección, protection

protector, protector

proteger, to protect

protestar, to protest

provecho, advantage, profit, gain

proveedor, purveyor

proveer, to provide

provenir, to come from, be derived

provenzal, Provençal, from old French province of Provence

próvido, -a, provident, diligent

provincia, province

provincial, provincial

provisión, provision

provocación, provocation

provocar, to provoke

proximidad, proximity

próximo, -a, next, near

proyecto, project

prudencia, prudence

prudente, prudent

prueba, trial, proof; a ——, proven, tested

púa, barb, sharp point

publicar, to publish

publicista, m., publicist, authority on international law

público, -a, public

pueblo, people, town

puente, m., bridge, gangplank; —— levadizo, drawbridge

pueril, boyish

puerilizarse, to become boyish

puerta, door, gate

puerto, port, harbor, haven; tomar el ——, to make port

pues, therefore, then, well, but

puesto, place, post, watch

pugnar, to fight, strive

pujante, powerful, rampant

pulgar, m., thumb

pulido, -a, polished

pulmón, m., lung

pulpería, Arg., country store and bar

pulsar, to strike, beat

puma, m., puma, American lion

punta, point

punto, point, place; de todo ——, entirely

punzante, sharp, bitter

punzantemente, poignantly, keenly

puñado, handful

puñal, m., dagger

puñalada, dagger-thrust

puño, fist

purgar, to purge, clear

purísimo, -a, very pure

puro, -a, pure, sweet

purpúreo, -a, purple

Q

que, that, which, who; a que, to the fact that; de que, of the fact that

¿qué? which? what? ¿por ——? for what reason? why?

quebrada, ravine, opening

quedarse, to remain

quemar, to burn

querencia, haunt, den

querer, to wish, will

querida, mistress

querido, -a, dear, beloved

quichuo, -a, pertaining to Indians of Perú and north-western Argentina; also applied to their language

quiebra, crack, gap

quien, who

¿quién? who?

quienquiera, whoever

quietamente, quietly

quietito, -a, diminutive of quieto, -a, quiet

quietud, quiet

quilate, m., carat

quimera, fancy, illusion

quince, fifteen

quinientos, five hundred

quinta, farm, orchard

quintilla, stanza of five verses

quirquincho, armadillo

quiste, m., cyst; apathy; stratum

quitar, to remove

Quito, capital of Ecuador

quizás, perhaps; also written quizá

R

rabioso, -a, mad

ración, ration

radiante, radiant

radicar, to take root

radio, radius

radioso, -a, radiant, beautiful

raíz, f., root; propiedad ——, real estate

ralear, to thin, diminish

rama, branch

ramaje, m., foliage, branches

rampa, slope

rancho, hut, food, mess

ranquel, m., an Indian of the Pampas of Argentina; generally used in the pl., and said of the tribe

rápidamente, rapidly

rapidez, rapidity

rapidísimo, -a, very rapid

rápido, -a, rapid

rapsodia, rhapsody

rapto, abduction, flight

raptor, thief, abductor

raquítico, -a, flimsy, niggardly, consumptive

raro, -a, rare; rara vez, rarely

rasar, to glide by, skim, hug

rasgado, -a, large, full

rasgar, to tear, rend

rasgo, feature, trait

rasgueo, twang

rastreador, tracker, tracer

rastrear, to trace, trail

rastro, trace, trail

ratificar, to ratify

rato, while, moment

raudal, m., torrent, river

rayo, ray, thunderbolt; means

raza, race

razón, f., reason; cambiar razones, to exchange words

reaccionar, to react

real, royal; real

real, m., camp; coin of different values; in Argentina, a ten-cent piece

realidad, reality; caer en la ——, to realize the truth

realista, royalist

realizar, to realize, carry into execution; ——se, to take place

realzar, to heighten

reanudar, to renew, resume

reaparecer, to reappear

reasumir, to reassume

rebaño, flock

rebelde, a. and s., rebellious; rebel

rebosante, overflowing

rebotar, to rebound, strike against

rebullir, to boil, seethe

recaer, to fall back

recalcitrante, recalcitrant

recelo, suspicion, misgiving

receloso, -a, suspicious

recepción, reception

receta, recipe, formula

recibir, to receive

reciente, recent

recientemente (recién before p. p.), recently, just

recinto, district, room

recíprocamente, reciprocally

recitado, recitative

recitar, to recite, chant

reclamación, claim, reclamation

reclamante, a. and s., claiming; claimant

reclamar, to claim

reclinar, to recline

reclutor, -ora, recruiting

recodo, bend

recoger, to seize, gather; ——se, to gather one’s thoughts, meditate, retire

recogimiento, abstraction, meditation

recolección, recollection; gathering

recomendación, recommendation

reconcentrar, to concentrate, survey, scan; ——se, to gather one’s thoughts

reconocer, to recognize, reconnoiter, examine, acknowledge

reconocimiento, acknowledgment, recognition

reconquista, reconquest

reconquistar, to reconquer

reconvención, reproach

recordar, to recall

recorrer, to traverse, cross

recostar, to lean, recline

rectificar, to rectify

rectitud, rectitude

recto, -a, upright, direct

recuerdo, memory, remembrance

recurso, recourse, resource, means

rechazar, to repulse

redactar, to draw up

redactor, editor

redimir, to redeem

redoblar, to double; a marcha redoblada, at double quick

redoble, m., beat, rolling

redondo, -a, round

reducir, to reduce

reemplazar, to replace

referir, to tell, refer, connect

refinado, -a, refined

reflejar, to reflect

reflejo, reflection

reflección, reflection

refleccionar, to reflect

reflexivo, -a, reflexive

reforzar, to strengthen

refrenar, to curb, restrain

refrescante, cool, refreshing

refriega, fray, combat

refrigerio, refreshment, food

regalarse, to regale oneself

regalo, present, pleasure, regalement

regar, to water

régimen, m., régime, order

regimiento, regiment

regio, -a, royal

región, region

regir, to govern

registrar, to register, examine, check

regla, rule

regresar, to return

regular, regular, mediocre

rehacer, to make over; ——se, to recover

rehusar, to refuse

reinar, to reign

reincidir, to relapse

reír, to laugh; ——se (de), to make fun (of)

rejuvenecimiento, rejuvenation

relación, narrative, relation, connection

relacionar, to relate, connect

relajar, to relax, become lax

relámpago, flash, lightning

relativo, -a, relative

relevar, to relieve

relieve, m., relief; de ——, in relief

religión, religion

religioso, -a, religious

relincho, neigh, snort

reliquia, remain, relic

relleno, -a, replete

remanso, stagnant water

remedar, to imitate, resemble

remediar, to remedy

remo, oar; hind-or forelegs of a beast (in this sense usually plural)

remolcador, m., tugboat

remontar, to remount, supply, climb

remordimiento, remorse

remoto, -a, remote

remover, to remove

remuda, relief, relay

remuneración, remuneration

rencor, rancor, hatred

rendija, opening, slit

rendir, to surrender, vanquish

renegar, to deny

renegrido, -a, blackened

renombre, m., renown

renovar, to renew

renta, rent, income

renuncia, renunciation

renunciar, to renounce

reo, m. and f., criminal

reo, -a, guilty

repartir, to deal, distribute, scatter

repeler, to repel

repente, m., unexpected event; de ——, unexpectedly

repertorio, repertoire

repetición, repetition

repetir, to repeat

repiqueteo, beat, roll, jingle

replegar, to fold; ——se, to fall back

repleto, -a, replete

replicar, to reply

repoblación, repopulation

repoblador, one who settles again

reponer, to repose, replace; ——se, to recover

reposado, -a, restful, snug

reposar, to rest, lie

reposo, repose

representación, representation

representante, a. and s., representative

representar, to represent

representativo, -a, representative

represión, repression

reprimir, to repress

reproche, m., reproach, blemish

reproducir, to reproduce

república, republic

republicano, -a, a. and s., republican; citizen

repugnante, repugnant

reputación, reputation

requerir, to require

requiebro, compliment; echar ——s, to compliment

requisito, requirement

res, f., beast, head of cattle

resabio, vice, evil effect

rescatar, to redeem, ransom

resentimiento, resentment

reseñar, to review, point out

reserva, reserve

reservado, -a, reserved

reservar, to reserve

refuerzo, reënforcement

residencia, residence

residente, a. and s., residing; resident

residir, to reside

resignación, resignation

resignar, to resign

resistencia, resistance

resistir, to resist

resolución, resolution

resolver, to resolve, solve

resonar, to resound

resorte, m., motive, resource

respectivamente, respectively

respectivo, -a, respective

respecto, respect, relation; a este ——, with respect to this; —— de, with respect to

respetar, to respect

respeto, respect

respetuoso, -a, respectful

respiración, respiration

respirar, to breathe

resplandecer, to shine

resplandeciente, resplendent

resplandor, m., gleam, splendor

responder, to reply; to be responsible for, guarantee

responsabilidad, responsibility

responsable, a. and s., responsible; responsible person

respuesta, reply

resquicio, opening, rift, opportunity

restante, remaining

restañar, to stop the flow of blood, staunch

restar, to remain

restaurar, to restore

resto, rest, remnant

restregar, to rub

resueltamente, resolutely

resuelto, -a, resolute

resultado, result, outcome

resultante, f., resultant

resultar, to result, come about

resumir, to resume; en resumidas cuentas, in brief

resurrección, resurrection

retaguardia, rear, rear guard

retardar, to delay, postpone

retemplar, to encourage, give fire to

retener, to hold back, retain

retina, retina, eye

retintín, m., tinkling, ring

retirada, retreat

retirarse, to retire

retiro, retirement, retreat

reto, challenge

retoño, sprout, shoot

retorno, return

retratar, to portray, depict

retrato, portrait

retrogradar, to degenerate, lapse, fall back

retrógrado, -a, retrograde, backward

retumbar, to resound

reunión, reunion, gathering

reunir, to unite, add, combine

revelación, revelation

revelar, to reveal

rêver, from the French, to dream

reverbero, street lamp, arc light

reverso, reverse side of a coin

revés, m., opposite; al ——, contrariwise

revestir, to clothe, cover, invest

revistar, to review

revivir, to live again, be renewed

revocar, to revoke

revolar, to fly about

revolotear, to flutter

revoltear, to revolve, wheel about

revolución, revolution

revolucionar, to revolutionize, convulse

revolucionario, -a, revolutionary

revolver, to turn about, envelop

revuelta, vicissitude, revolt

rey, king

rezar, to pray

rico, -a, rich

ric-ric, onomatopœic syllables imitating noise produced by friction

ridículo, -a, ridiculous

riego, sprinkling, watering

rienda, rein; —— suelta, loose rein

riesgo, risk, danger

rígido, -a, rigid, inflexible

rigurosamente, rigorously

riguroso, -a, rigorous

rinconada, corner, nook, bend

riña, fight

río, river

Río Janeiro, capital of Brazil

riqueza, wealth, riches

risa, laugh, smile

risotada, loud laughter

ristra, string, row

risueño, -a, smiling

ritmo, rhythm

rival, a. and s., rival

rivalizar, to rival; —— con, to vie with

rivera, shore, bank

rizado, -a, curly

robar, to steal

robo, theft

robustecer, to make strong

robusto, -a, robust, strong

roca, rock

rocalloso, -a, rocky

roce, m., friction; intercourse

rociado, -a, bedewed

rocío, dew

rodar, to roll

rodear, to surround

rodilla, knee

roedor, -ora, gnawing

rogar, to beseech, entreat

rojizo, -a, reddish

rojo, -a, red

Roma, Rome

romance, m., novel, romance, story

romancista, m., romancer

romano, -a, Roman

romántico, -a, romantic

romper, to break; —— marcha, to set out

ropa, cloth; clothes

rosa, rose

rosado, -a, rosy

rosario, religious procession

rostro, face, rostrum

rótulo, title, inscription

rozar, to scrape

rubicundo, -a, rubicund, tawny

rubio, -a, golden

rudeza, coarseness

rudimentario, -a, rudimentary

rudimento, rudiment, beginning

rueca, distaff

rueda, circle, wheel

ruego, prayer, entreaty

rugir, to roar, bellow

ruido, noise

ruidoso, -a, noisy

ruina, ruin

rumbo, direction, course; con —— a, bound for

rumiar, to ruminate, think

rumor, m., rumor, news

ruso, -a, Russian

rutilante, shining, sparkling

rutinario, -a, routinary

S

sábado, Saturday

sábalo, shad

sabana, plain

saber, to know how; a ——, to wit

sabiduría, wisdom

sablazo, saber blow; a ——s, by dint of sabering

sabor, m., taste

sabroso, -a, savoury, sweet

sacar, to take out

sacerdote, priest

sacerdotisa, priestess

saciar, to satiate, satisfy

saco, coat

sacramental, sacramental

sacrificar, to sacrifice

sacrificio, sacrifice

sacrílego, -a, sacrilegious

sacudir, to shake, stir up

sachasombrero, broad-brimmed straw hat

saetazo, arrow blow, arrow wound

sagacidad, sagacity

sagaz, sagacious, keen

sagrado, -a, sacred

sajón, -ona, Saxon

Sajonia, Saxony

sala, hall, room; —— de armas, armory

salado, -a, salty, salted

Salamanca, Salamanca, city in Spain. V. notes, 78, 15

salero, gracefulness

salida, exit, departure, raid

salir, to go out, leave

salobre, briny, salty

salomónico, -a, pertaining to Solomon, wise, solomonic

salón, m., salon, parlor, hall

Salónica, city in Greece

salpicar, to bespatter

saltar, to leap, jump over

salteador, highwayman

salubre, salubrious, wholesome

salud, health

¡salud! hail!

saludable, salubrious, healthful

saludar, to greet, salute

saludo, salute, greeting

salva, salvo, gun salute

salvación, salvation

salvaje, savage

salvar, to save, leap over, cover, pass

salvo, save, except

salvo, -a, safe

sangrar, to bleed

sangre, f., blood

sangriento, -a, gory, cruel

sanguinario, -a, bloodthirsty

sano, -a, safe, healthy

santo, -a, holy

santuario, sanctuary

saña, anger, rage

sarcasmo, sarcasm

sarcástico, -a, sarcastic

sargento, sergeant

sarta, wreath, string (of things), series

sastre, tailor

sátiro, satyr

satisfacción, satisfaction

satisfacer, to satisfy

satisfecho, -a, satisfied

saturado, -a, saturated

sauce, m., willow

sauco, elder tree

savia, sap

sazón, f., time, season, occasion

sazonado, -a, ripe, seasoned

se, himself, herself, themselves, yourself, yourselves

seco, -a, dry

secretamente, secretly

secretario, secretary

secreto, secret

secreto, -a, secret

secuaz, m., follower

secuela, sequel, result

secular, century-old, secular

secundario, -a, secondary, subordinate

sed, f., thirst

seda, silk

sede, f., seat, headquarters

sedentario, -a, sedentary

sedición, sedition

sediento, -a, thirsty

seducir, to seduce

seductor, -ora, seductive, enticing

segar, to mow, cut down

seguida: en—, at once

seguir, to follow, continue

según, according to; as

segundo, -a, second

seguridad, security, assurance

seguro, -a, secure, sure, certain

seis, six

selva, forest

selvático, -a, wild, sylvan

sellar, to seal

sello, seal, stamp

semana, week

semblante, m., appearance, face

sembrar, to sow

semejante, s. and a., fellow-being; similar

semejanza, resemblance

semejar, to resemble

semibárbaro, -a, semi-barbarous

semibarbarie, f., semi-barbarity

semiborrar, to half wipe away

semilla, seed

semitropical, semitropical

sencillez, simplicity

sencillo, -a, simple, frank

senda, byway

sendero, narrow path

sendita, diminutive of senda

sendos, -as, used in the pl., strictly, to each of a specified number, one each; more freely, many, several

seno, bosom

sensación, sensation

sensible, appreciative, sensible, sensitive

sentar, to fit, agree, set; ——se, to sit down

sentencia, sentence

sentido, -a, heartfelt

sentido, meaning, feeling, sense, direction

sentimental, sentimental

sentimiento, sentiment, emotion

sentir, to feel, hear

seña, sign, mark

señal, f., sign

señalar, to point out, show

señor, gentleman, Mr., sir

señora, lady, Mrs., madam

señorita, young lady, Miss, madam

señorito, young gentleman

separación, separation

separar, to separate

separatista, separatist

septentrional, northern

septiembre, m., September

sepulcro, grave, tomb

sepultar, to bury, engulf

sequedad, barrenness, dryness

sequía, drought

séquito, m., following

ser, to be

ser, m., being, creature; modo de ——, manifestation, mode of life

serenar, to soothe, calm

serenata, serenade

serenidad, serenity

sereno, -a, serene, clear

seriamente, seriously

serie, f., series

serio, -a, serious

serpiente, f., serpent

servicio, service, use, payment, installment

servidor, servant

servidumbre, f., collect., servants

servil, servile

servir, to serve, owe allegiance

sesenta, sixty

sesión, session

seso, used in the pl., brains

setenta, seventy

severidad, severity

severo, -a, severe, grave

sexo, sex

sí, prep. form of se

sí, yes, indeed

si, if

siempre, always; —— que, whenever, provided

sien, f., temple

sierra, mountain range

siesta, nap taken in the afternoon

siete, seven

sigilo, secret; seal

sigilosamente, secretly

siglo, century

significado, meaning

significar, to mean, signify

significativo, -a, significant

signo, sign

siguiente, following

silbar, to whistle

silbido, hiss, whistle

silbo, whistle

silencio, silence

silencioso, -a, silent

silvestre, of the forest, sylvan

silla, chair, saddle; —— de posta, post-chaise

símbolo, symbol

simétrico, -a, symmetrical

simiente, f., seed

simpatía, sympathy, attraction

simpático, -a, attractive, charming

simple, simple

simplemente, simply

simulacro, pretense; image

simular, to counterfeit, feign

sin, without

sincero, -a, sincere

singladura, day’s run on the sea

singular, singular

singularizar, to set apart, make conspicuous

siniestro, -a, sinister, evil

sino, except, but

síntesis, f., synthesis

sinuosidad, sinuosity, undulation

sinuoso, -a, sinuous, undulating

Sión, Zion

siquiera, at least; although, even if

sirena, siren, whistle

sistema, m., system

sistemado, -a, systematized, systematic

sitio, place, siege; Arg., city lot

situación, situation, state

situar, to locate

soberanía, sovereignty

soberano, -a, sovereign

soberbio, -a, haughty

sobra, excess

sobrado, -a, sufficient, more than enough

sobre, upon

sobrecoger, to surprise, alarm

sobrehumano, -a, superhuman

sobrenatural, supernatural

sobresalir, to rise, appear, stand out

sobreviviente, surviving

sobrevivir, to survive

sobrino, nephew

sobrio, -a, sober

social, social

socialmente, socially

sociedad, society, social group

sociológico, -a, sociological

sociólogo, sociologist

socorro, help

sofocar, to stifle

sol, m., sun

solamente, only

soldado, soldier

soledad, solitude, waste

solemne, solemn

solemnidad, solemnity

soler, to be wont

solicitar, to solicit, importune, seek

solícito, -a, careful, anxious, discriminating

solicitud, care, solicitude

sólido, -a, solid

solitario, -a, solitary, lonely

soliviantar, to lift, raise

soliviar, to raise, lift

solo, -a, alone, single

sólo, only

soltar, to let loose

solución, solution

sollado, orlop, lower deck of a vessel

sollozar, to sob

sollozo, sob

sombra, shadow; ghost

sombrear, to shade

sombrero, hat

sombrío, -a, somber

someter, to submit

sometido, -a, submitted, submissive

son, m., sound; en —— de, in the manner of

sonar, to sound, roll

sondar, to sound, fathom

sondear, to sound, fathom

soneto, sonnet

sonido, sound, note

sonoridad, sonority

sonoro, -a, sonorous, sounding

sonreír, to smile

sonriente, smiling

sonrisa, smile

soñador, dreamer

soñar, to dream

soplar, to blow

sorbo, sip, draught

sordo, -a, dull, dumb, silent

sorprendente, surprising

sorprender, to surprise, overcome

sorpresa, surprise

sospecha, suspicion

sospechar, to suspect

sospechoso, -a, suspicious

sostener, to sustain, support

su, his, her, its, their, your

suave, gentle, mild

suavizar, to smooth, soften

súbdito, subject

subdividir, to subdivide

subir, to climb, ascend

súbito, -a, sudden; de ——, suddenly

sublevación, uprising

sublevado, rebel

sublevar, to excite to rebellion, raise

sublime, sublime

subordinación, subordination

subordinado, -a, subordinate

subsiguiente, following, subsequent

subsistencia, sustenance, food, provision

substancia, substance

subterráneo, -a, subterranean, underground

suburbio, suburb, outskirt

subyugar, to conquer, subjugate

suceder, to follow, happen

sucesión, succession

sucesivamente, successively

suceso, event; success

sucesor, successor

sucio, -a, dirty

suculento, -a, succulent

sucumbir, to succumb

sud, m., south

sud-americano, -a, South American

sudario, shroud, handkerchief

sudor, m., perspiration, sweat

suelo, soil, ground

suelto, -a, free, loose

sueño, dream, sleep

suerte, f., lot, fate, luck

suestada, southeaster

suficiente, sufficient

sufrido, -a, patient

sufrimiento, suffering

sufrir, to suffer, endure

sugerir, to suggest, prompt

sugestión, suggestion

sugestivo, -a, suggestive

suicidio, suicide

sui generis, from the Latin, peculiar to itself

sujeción, subjection

sujetar, to subject

sujeto, subject

sultán, sultan

suma, sum; en ——, in short

sumamente, excessively

suministrar, to supply, lend

sumir, to plunge, sink

sumisión, submission

sumiso, -a, submissive

sumo, -a, supreme; a lo ——, at the most

suntuosidad, sumptuousness

superficie, f., surface

superhombre, superman

superior, superior

superioridad, superiority

superponer, to place upon, compare

supersticioso, -a, superstitious

suplantación, supplanting, substitution

súplica, supplication, request

suplicante, suppliant

suplicio, punishment, execution

suplir, to supply, serve instead of

suponer, to suppose

supremo, -a, supreme, critical

supresión, suppression

supuesto, -a, p. p. of suponer; por supuesto, of course

sur, m., south

surcar, to furrow, sail

surco, furrow

surgir, to surge, arise

surtir, to provide, supply

suspender, to suspend, cease

suspensión, suspension, suspense

suspicaz, suspicious, jealous

suspiro, sigh

sustentar, to bear, support

sustento, sustenance

sustituir, to substitute, take the place of

sustraer, to take away; ——se, elude, withdraw

susurro, murmur, swish

T

tabaco, tobacco

tabla, board

tablada, octroi or custom-house in the outskirts of a town

tablilla, small strip of wood about which fabrics are wrapped

Tácito, Tacitus, Roman historian who lived from 55 to 120 A.D.

táctica, tactics

tacto, sense of touch

tahur, gambler

taimado, -a, sly, crafty

tajada, cut, slash

Tajo, river in Spain, the Tagus; Toledo is built on its banks

tal, such a; —— cual, such as, just as; con —— que, provided that

talento, talent

talla, height, stature

tamaño, size

también, also

tambor, m., drum

tamboril, m., tambourine, drum

tampoco, neither, either, and not

tan, so; —— ... como, as ... as

Tántalo, m., Tantalus, punished according to Greek mythology to suffer everlasting thirst and hunger though almost within reach of food and water

tantear, to feel, try

tanto, -a, such, so much; en —— que, while; por lo ——, therefore; —— más ... cuanto que, the more ... since; tantos ... cuantos, as many ... as

tapar, to cover, dam

tapera, Arg., abandoned house; de —— en galpón, from place to place

tapia, mud wall, fence

tapizar, to upholster

tardar, to delay

tarde, f., afternoon

tarde, adv., late; de —— en ——, occasionally

tardo, -a, slow

tarea, task, labor

tártaro, -a, Tartar

tasa, charge, fee

tasar, to tax, appraise

taumaturgo, magician, prodigy

te, thee

te, m., tea

teatral, theatrical

teatrillo, dingy little theater

teatro, theater, field of action

técnica, technique

techo, roof, house

tejado, roof

tejer, to weave, regulate

tela, cloth

telar, m., loom

telegrama, m., telegram

telón, m., curtain, film

temblar, to tremble

temblón, -ona, trembling

tembloroso, -a, quivering

temer, to fear

temeroso, -a, fearful, afraid

temible, fearful

temor, m., fear

temperamento, disposition, climate

tempestad, tempest, turmoil

tempestuoso, -a, tempestuous

templado, -a, tempered, cool

templar, to tune, temper

temple, m., disposition, temper

temporada, interval, period of time

temporal, m., storm, bad weather

temporalmente, temporarily

temprano, soon, early

tenacidad, tenacity

tenaz, tenacious, unrelenting

tendencia, tendency

tender, to stretch out, cast, level, attempt

tendero, salesman, clerk

tendiente, m., Arg., attendant, clerk

tendiente, tending

tenebroso, -a, dark

tener, to have, possess, hold, ——se por, to consider oneself as; —— presente, to bear in mind; —— en cuenta, to take into account; —— a pecho, to hold dear, love

tentación, temptation

tentar, to tempt, try

tentativa, attempt, conspiracy

tenue, tenuous, thin

teñir, to tinge, dye

tercerola, carbine

terciana, intermittent fever

terciar, to sling across

terminar, to bring to a close, end

término, time, term, limit

ternera, calf, heifer; lomo de ——, loin of veal

ternura, tenderness

terreno, ground, soil

terreno, -a, earthy, worldly, earthly

terrestre, earthly, terrestrial

terrible, terrible

territorial, territorial

territorio, territory

terrón, m., lump of earth

terror, m., terror

terruño, native soil

tertuliano, frequenter, habitué, member of a club or social circle

tesorería, treasury

tesoro, treasure

testificado, -a, attested to, witnessed

testigo, witness

testimonio, testimony

tétrico, -a, gloomy

texto, text, basis

tez, f., complexion, skin

tibio, -a, lukewarm

tiempo, time

tienda, shop, tent

tienta, probe; a ——s, gropingly

tiernamente, tenderly

tierno, -a, tender

tierra, land, earth; —— adentro, inland; ——s de pan llevar, grain-producing lands

tigre, m., tiger

tijera, scissors

timbre, m., timbre, pitch

timidez, timidity

tímido, -a, timid

tiniebla, generally used in the plural, gloom, darkness

tino, skill, tact

tinta, tincture, ink

tinte, m., tint, color

tintura, tincture, tinge

tipo, type, figure, trait

tirado, -a, drawn along, led

tirador, marksman

tiranía, tyranny

tirano, tyrant

tirante, taut, tense, stringent

tirar, to pull, throw, shoot

tiritar, to shiver

tiro, musket shot, range; hasta —— y medio de fusil, within range of one and a half rifle distance

tirón, m., stroke, pull

titánico, -a, titanic

titulado, -a, entitled

título, title, right

tocado, headgear, coiffure

tocar, to touch, play; me toca, it is my turn

todavía, still, yet

todo, -a, every, entire; con ——, nevertheless; del ——, wholly, at all; en or de —— punto, in every respect

toma, capture

tomar, to take, assume; —— partido, to take sides

tono, tone; de ——, stylish, fashionable; de buen ——, in good taste

topógrafo, topographer

toque, m., sounding, ringing; —— de las ánimas, ringing of bells in the evening when the faithful pray for souls in purgatory

torada, herd of bulls

torbellino, whirlwind

torcaza, cushat dove

tormenta, storm

tormento, torment

tornar, to turn, return; ——se, to become

torneo, tournament

torno, wheel; en ——, round about; en —— de, about

toro, bull

torpe, stupid, infamous

torre, f., tower

torrente, m., torrent; a ——, in torrents

torreón, m., bastion, tower

tortuoso, -a, tortuous, entangled

torvo, -a, scowling, forbidding

tosco, -a, rough, rude

tostar, to brown, roast

total, total, entire

total, m., total, sum

traba, hindrance, ligament

trabajar, to work, suffer

trabajo, work, hardship

trabar, to begin, tie; to engage in

trabazón, f., coherence, bond

tradición, tradition

tradicional, traditional

traducir, to translate, interpret, articulate

traer, to bring, wear

traficar, to barter, traffic, travel

tráfico, business, intercourse

tragadero, esophagus; devourer

tragedia, tragedy

trágicamente, tragically

trágico, -a, tragic

traición, treachery

traidor, traitor

traidoramente, treacherously

traje, m., suit, garment

tramar, to weave; to plot

trance, m., critical moment, danger, cost

tranco, stride, trot; al ——, on the trot

tranquilamente, tranquilly

tranquilizar, to set at ease, calm

tranquilo, -a, tranquil, quiet

transacción, transaction

transatlántico, steamer

transatlántico, -a, transatlantic

transcurrir, to elapse

transeunte, a. and s., passing; passer-by

transformación, transformation

transformar, to transform

transido, -a, pierced

transigir, to yield, compromise

transitar, to roam

transitorio, -a, transitory, temporary

transmitir, to transmit, forward

transparencia, transparency, clearness

transparente, transparent

transportador, transporter, carrier

transportar, to transport, carry

tranvía, m., trolley-car

tras, behind, after

trascendental, transcendental

trasladar, to move

traslucir, to shine through

traspasar, to go beyond

trasplantar, to transplant

trasponer, to put behind

trastienda, rear shop

tratar, to treat; —— de, + infin., to try; ——se de, to be a matter of

trato, intercourse, dealing, relation

través, m., bias, inclination; al ——, across

travesía, crossing, journey across

travieso, -a, mischievous

trazar, to trace, design

trecho, distance

treinta, thirty

tremendo, -a, tremendous

tremolar, to wave, flutter, beat

tren, m., train

trenzar, to braid, twine

trepar, to climb, crawl on

tres, three

tribu, f., tribe

tribuna, speaker’s platform

tribunal, m., tribunal, court

tributar, to pay tribute, offer

trigo, wheat

trillar, to thresh, cut

trinchera, trencher, banquet, feast

tripe, m., plush, shag

triplemente, triply, threefold

triplicar, to triple

triste, sad

triste, m., Argentine song of that name

tristeza, sadness

triunfal, triumphal

triunfante, triumphant

triunfar, to triumph

triunfo, triumph

trofeo, trophy

trompa, proboscis, trumpet, trunk

tronco, trunk

trono, throne

tropa, troop, herd; Arg., train of pack animals or ox carts

tropel, m., hubbub, confusion

tropezador, -ora, stumbling

tropezar, to stumble

tropiezo, obstacle, difficulty, trouble

tropilla, Arg., troop, herd

trote, m., trot

trotón, m., trotter

trova, ballad

trovador, troubadour, minstrel

trueno, thunder

trueque, m., exchange; a ——, in exchange

truncado, -a, truncated

Tucumán, province of Argentina; also name of capital of said province

tucumano, -a, of Tucumán

tumba, tomb, grave

tumultuoso, -a, tumultuous

tuna, cactus pear, cactus plant

tunal, m., cactus, place where cactus grows

túnica, tunic

tupidísimo, -a, very dense, thick

turba, crowd

turbación, agitation, disturbance

turbante, m., turban

turbar, to trouble, disturb

turbulento, -a, turbulent

turno, turn

tutela, guardianship, tutelage

tutelar, tutelary, protecting

U

ubicar, to place, locate

ubicuo, -a, omnipresent, ubiquitous

ujier, usher

ulterior, later, ulterior, further

últimamente, lastly, in the end

último, -a, last, final

umbral, m., threshold

umbroso, -a, shady

unánime, unanimous

undécimo, -a, eleventh

únicamente, only

único, -a, only, sole, unique

unidad, unity

uniforme, uniform, constant

uniforme, m., uniform; de grande ——, in full uniform

unión, union

unir, to join, unite

unitario, -a, unitary, unitarian

universal, universal

universidad, university

uno, -a, one, pl., some; —— y otro, both; unos y otros, all

uña, nail, claw

urbano, -a, urban

urbe, f., city

urgente, urgent

usar, to use

uso, use, usage

útil, useful

V

vaca, cow

vacilación, vacillation

vacilar, to waver, hesitate

vacío, -a, empty, unburdened

vacío, hollow, void

vado, ford

vagabundo, -a, roaming, vagabond

vagamente, vaguely

vagar, to wander, roam

vago, -a, vague

vago, idler

vajilla, table service

valer, to avail, be worth

valeroso, -a, valiant, brave

valiente, a. and s., valiant; brave man

valioso, -a, valuable, powerful

valor, m., valor, bravery, value

valle, m., valley

vanagloria, vainglory

vandalaje, m., vandalism

vanguardia, vanguard

vanidad, vanity

vano, -a, vain

vapor, m., steam, steamer

vaporoso, -a, misty

vaquía, also written baquía, dexterity, expertness

vara, yard, yardstick

variado, -a, varied

variante, m., variant

vario, -a, various, varied; pl., several

varita, small stick

varón, male, man

varonil, manly

vasallo, vassal

vasco, -a, Basque, pertaining to the Basque provinces of Spain

vaso, vessel, vase, glass

vástago, offshoot, branch, descendant

vasto, -a, vast, immense

vate, m., seer, poet

V. E., abbr. for Vuestra Excelencia, Your Excellency

vecindad, vicinity

vecindario, vicinity, district; collect., neighbors

vecino, -a, a. and s., neighboring; neighbor, inhabitant, denizen; m. pl., people, inhabitants

vedado, -a, forbidden

vedija, entangled lock of wool

vehemencia, vehemence

vehemente, vehement, strong

veinte, twenty

veintidós, twenty-two

veintinueve, twenty-nine

veintitrés, twenty-three

vejez, old age

vela, vigil, watch; candle

vela, sail

velar, to keep watch, watch

veleidad, fickleness, levity, shilly-shally

velero, swift sailing vessel

velo, veil

velocidad, velocity

velorio, vigil for the dead

veloz, rapid

velozmente, rapidly

vencedor, victor

vencer, to win, conquer

vencimiento, victory, conquest; maturity

vendaval, m., wind from the sea

vendedor, salesman

vender, to sell

veneciano, -a, Venetian

venerable, venerable

veneración, veneration

venganza, vengeance

vengar, to avenge

venir, to come

venta, inn

ventaja, advantage

ventana, window

ventilar, to ventilate

ventura, good fortune

ver, to see, notice; a ——, let’s see

veracidad, veracity, truth

verano, summer

verbalmente, verbally

verbo, verb

verdad, truth

verdaderamente, truly, indeed

verdadero, -a, true, genuine, veritable, real

verde, green

verdugo, executioner, tormentor

verdura, verdure, greens

vereda, walk, path; Arg., sidewalk

verificación, verification

versificación, versification

versificador, versifier

verso, verse

vertiginosamente, rapidly, giddily

vertiginoso, -a, giddy, swift

vértigo, giddiness

vespertino, -a, pertaining to evening

vestíbulo, vestibule, lobby

vestido, dress

vestigio, trace, vestige

vestir, to wear, put on

veterano, -a, veteran, seasoned

vetusto, -a, old

vez, f., occasion, time; a la ——, at the same time; tal ——, perhaps; en —— de, instead of; de —— en cuando, from time to time; a su ——, in one’s turn; otras veces, at other times; hacer las veces, to play the part, take the place

vía, way

viajar, to travel

viaje, m., voyage, trip; en ——, on the way

viajero, traveler

vibrante, vibrating

vicio, vice, habit

vicioso, -a, vicious, corrupt

vicisitud, vicissitude, lot

víctima, victim

victoria, victory

victorioso, -a, victorious

vida, life

vidalita, gaucho song

vidriera, show case, window

viejo, -a, old

viento, wind

vientre, m., stomach, belly

vigilancia, vigilance; —— marítima, harbor police

vigilante, watchful, alert

vigilia, vigil, nocturnal meditation

vigor, m., vigor, strength

vigorosamente, vigorously

vigoroso, -a, vigorous, powerful

vihuela, guitar

vil, vile, low

villa, community

vino, wine

viña, vineyard

violación, violation

violencia, violence

violento, -a, violent

violín, m., violin

virgen, virgin

virginidad, virginity, purity

viril, virile, manly

virreinato, viceroyalty

virrey, viceroy

virtud, virtue, quality

virtuosísimo, -a, very virtuous

virulencia, virulence

visible, visible

visiblemente, visibly

visión, vision

visita, visit

visitar, to visit

viso, feature, aspect, outlook

vista, look, sight, view; a la ——, in sight

vitalidad, vitality

vitualla, food, victuals

viuda, widow

vivac, m., bivouac

vivamente, sharply, vividly

vivaque, m., bivouac

víveres, m. pl., provisions

viveza, vivacity, keenness

vivienda, dwelling

vivir, to live

vivísimo, -a, very keen, sharp

vivo, -a, alive, vivid, eager

volador, -ora, flying

volante, flying, light; artillería ——, field artillery

volar, to fly

volcánico, -a, volcanic

volcar, to upset

voltear, to throw down, over-power

voltigero, voltigeur, light-armed infantry soldier

voluntad, will, mind

voluntariamente, voluntarily

voluntario, -a, voluntary

voluntario, volunteer

voluntarioso, -a, willful

volver, to return, turn; —— a + infin., to do again; —— en sí, to regain consciousness; ——se, to become

vomitar, to vomit, belch

votar, to vote

voto, vote, ballot, vow

voz, f., voice

V. S., abbr. for Vueseñoría, Your Lordship

vuelo, flight; loftiness in discourse

vuelta, turn; dar una ——, to take a stroll

vulgar, vulgar, commonplace

vulgarísimo, -a, very vulgar, commonplace

vulgo, crowd, populace

Y

y, and

ya, already, even, now; with a negative, no longer; —— ... ——, whether ... or

yacer, to lie

yermo, -a, waste, desert

yerto, -a, stiff, inert, lifeless

yugo, yoke

yunta, pair, yoke

Z

zafar, to untie

zaga, rear of anything; ir en ——, to be behind, inferior

zagal, shepherd

zamarra, sheepskin coat

zanja, ditch

zanjón, m., deep ditch

Zaragoza, city in Spain

zarpar, to weigh anchor, set sail

zona, zone, belt

zoológico, -a, zoölogical

zorzal, m., thrush

zozobra, worry, anguish

zumbido, buzzing

Zupay, m., mythical character in the Quichua Indian traditions; represents the evil spirit of the forest

Typographical errors corrected by the etext transcriber:

de la civilización europa=> de la civilización europea {pg 51}

que atrevesó=> que atravesó {pg 115}

cañon=> cañón {pg 155}

invasora y absorvente=> invasora y absorbente {pg 172}

así tambien=> así también {pg 206}

que acuadillaba=> que acaudillaba {pg 208}

madrasta, stepmother=> madrastra, stepmother {voc.}

resfuerzo, reënforcement=> refuerzo, reënforcement {voc.}

once and a half rifle distance=> one and a half rifle distance {voc.}