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frío, m., cold.

fuego, m., fire.

fuera, outside.

fuerte, strong.

fuerza, f. pl., force, strength; ser — de, to be necessary.

funesto, lamentable, sad, ominous.

furioso, wild.

furor, m., fury, wildness.

G

galán, gallant.

galantear, to pay court.

galería, f., corridor, hall.

gana, f., desire.

garlito, m., snare, trap.

gemido, m., groan.

gente, f., people.

gesto, m., gesture.

gitano, f., gypsy.

gloria, f., glory.

gobernar, to govern.

golpe, m., blow.

gotera, f., gutter.

gozar (de), to enjoy; —se, to delight in.

grabar, to engrave.

gracias, f. pl., thanks.

gran, grande, great, large.

gratarse, to engrave itself.

grato, pleasing.

gravemente, seriously.

grillo, m., bar.

gritar, to cry.

grito, m., cry.

guardar, to keep, guard.

guerra, f., war.

guiar, to guide.

guisa, mode, manner, mood.

gusto, m., pleasure.

Guzmán, proper name.

H

haber, to have (as on auxiliary); to be; — de, to be about to; habérselas, to dispute.

habitación, f., room.

hablar, to speak.

hacer, to make, do; hace un año, it is a year since.

hacia, towards.

hacha, f., axe.

halagar, to caress, flatter.

halago, m., caress.

hallar, to find.

harapos, m. pl., rags.

Haro, proper name.

harto, enough.

hasta, to, until.

hay, there is, there are.

hechicera, f., witch, hag.

hechizar, to bewitch.

helar, to freeze.

herida, f., wound.

herir, to strike.

hermana, f., sister.

hermano, m., brother.

hermoso, beautiful.

hermosura, f., beauty.

hidalgo, m., noble.

hildaguía, f., nobility.

hielo, m., frost, coldness.

hierro, m., iron.

hija, f., daughter.

hijo, m., son.

historia, f., story.

hoguera, f., fire, pyre.

hombre, m., man.

honor, m., honor.

honrado, honored.

hora, f., hour, time.

horrendo, horrible.

horrible, horrible.

horrísono, horrible sounding.

horror, m., horror.

horroroso, horrible.

horroso, horrible.

hoy, to-day.

hueso, m., bone.

hueste, f., army, host.

huir, to flee.

humilde, humble, lowly.

humillar, to humiliate.

humo, m., smoke.

huracán, m., hurricane.

I

idolatrar, to idolize.

iglesia, f., church.

igual, equal.

ilusión, f., illusion.

iluso, deluded.

ilustre, illustrious.

imagen, f., image.

imaginar, to imagine.

imbécil, m., imbecile, fool.

impaciencia, f., impatience.

impiedad, f., impiety, cruelty.

impío, impious, cruel.

implorar, to implore.

importar, to be of import.

importuno, troublesome.

imposible, impossible.

imprevisto, unforeseen.

impunemente, with impunity.

impuro, impure.

inaudito, unheard.

incomodar, to incommode.

inconveniente, m., discomfort, inconvenience.

incorporarse, to rise.

indiscreto, indiscreet.

indómito, wild, ungoverned.

infame, infamous.

infamia, f., infamy.

infelice, unhappy.

infeliz, unhappy.

infernal, infernal.

infiel, faithless.

infierno, m., hell.

ingrato, ungrateful, unpleasing.

inhumano, inhuman.

injusto, unjust.

inmediaciones, f. pl., surroundings.

inmediatamente, immediately.

inmortal, immortal.

inmundo, unclean.

inocencia, f., innocence.

inocente, innocent.

inquietud, f., inquietude.

insano, unwell, insane.

insensato, insensate.

insolente, insolent.

instante, m., instant.

instruir, to instruct.

insultar, to insult.

intento, m., intent.

interior, m., interior.

interiormente, inwardly.

internar, to penetrate.

interrumpir, to interrupt.

introducir, to introduce; —se, to enter.

ir, to go; —se, to go away.

irritar, to irritate.

Iscariote, m., Iscariot.

izquierda, left (hand).

J

¡ja! ha!

jamás, never.

jardín, m., garden.

jarope, m., soothing-syrup.

Jerusalén, proper name.

Jesucristo, m., Christ.

Jesús, m., Jesus.

Jimena, proper name.

Jimeno, proper name.

jornada, f., act.

judío, m., Jew.

jugar, to play.

jum, hum.

junto, together; — a, near.

juramento, m., oath.

jurar, to swear.

justicia, f., justice.

Justicia, f., Justice.

juventud, f., youth.

juzgar, to judge.

L

labio, m., lip.

lado, m., side.

lágrima, f., tear.

laguna, f., lagoon.

lamento, m., lamentation, cry.

lámpara, f., lamp.

lance, sudden quarrel, transaction.

Lanuza, proper name.

lanza, f., lance.

lanzar, to utter, throw, lance.

largo, large, long.

lastimoso, complaining, sad.

lateral, lateral, at the side.

latir, to palpitate.

laúd, m., lute.

lavar, to wash.

lechuza, f., screech owl.

legión, f., legion.

lejano, distant.

lejos, afar; de —, from afar.

lengua, f., tongue.

Leonor, proper name.

levantar, to raise; —se, to rise.

ley, f., law.

libertad, f., liberty.

libertar, to free.

librar, to free.

libre, free.

lidiador, m., combatant.

lidiar, to fight.

límite, m., limit, bound.

liviandad, f., imprudence, madness.

liviano, light, unsteady, imprudent, mad.

lo, neuter article.

loco, crazy, mad.

locura, f., madness, foolishness.

locutorio, m., parlor in a convent.

lograr, to succeed.

lozano, sprightly.

luciente, shining.

lucha, f., combat.

luego, then, soon; muy —, very soon.

lugar, m., place, occasion.

lúgubre, sad, funereal.

Luna, proper name.

luna, f., moon.

luz, f., light.

Ll

llaga, f., wound.

llama, f., flame.

llamamiento, m., call.

llamar, to call.

llanto, m., tears.

llave, f., key.

llegar, to reach; to get to; to arrive.

llenar, to fill.

lleno, full; — de, full of.

llevar, to take, carry, take from; —se, to rise.

llorar, to weep.

lloro, m., tears.

lloroso, weeping, tearful.

M

madre, f., mother.

madrugada, f., dawn.

madurez, f., judgment, maturity.

mal, evil, ill.

mal, m., evil, harm, ill, sorrow.

maldecir, to curse.

maldición, f., a curse.

maldito, accursed.

malo, evil, bad, badly.

malogrado, unfortunate.

maltratar, to maltreat.

mancha, f., blot.

mandar, to order, command.

manera, f., way.

manifestar, to manifest.

mano, f., hand.

mansión, f., house.

mañana, f., morning.

maravedí, m., maravedí (a coin).

marcha, f., march.

marchar, to march; —se, to go away.

marchitar, to wear away, deprive of vigor.

mármol, m., marble.

martirio, m., martyrdom.

martirizar, to martyrize.

marzo, m., month of March.

más, more, better, most; poco — o menos, just about; los —, the greater part; a —, besides.

mas, but.

matar, to kill.

mayor, larger, older, greater; — como, greater than.

mayorcito, the older little one.

me, me.

medida, f., measure.

medio, m., means.

mejor, better.

mejorar, to improve.

melancólico, sad.

melodía, f., melody.

memoria, memory.

menester, m., necessity, need; ser —, to be necessary.

menos, less; a lo —, at least.

menospreciar, to depreciate.

mente, f., mind.

menudo, small; a —, often.

merecer, to deserve.

mes, m., month.

mesa, f., table.

mi, my.

mí, me.

miedo, m., fear.

miembro, m., limb.

mientras, mientra, while.

mil, thousand.

ministrar, to give scope.

minuto, m., minute.

mío, my.

mirada, f., look.

mirar, to look, look at.

miserable, wretch.

miseria, f., misery.

mismo, same, very.

misterioso, mysterious.

modo, m., way, manner.

molesto, troublesome.

momento, m., moment.

montaña, f., mountain.

monte, m., mountain.

moribundo, dying, pale.

morir, to die.

mortal, mortal.

mostrar, to show.

motivar, to cause; to occasion.

motivo, m., motive.

mover, to move.

mozo, m., fellow, boy.

mucho, much, many.

mucho, adv., much.

muerte, f., death.

mujer, f., woman.

mundo, m., world.

muralla, f., wall.

murmurar, to murmur.

muro, m., wall.

muy, very.

N

nacer, to be born.

nada, f., nothing.

nadie, no one.

natural, natural.

necesario, necessary.

necesidad, f., necessity.

necesitar, to need.

necio, foolish.

negar, to deny.

negro, black.

ni, even, not even; neither...nor.

ninguno, not one.

niño, m., son, boy.

no, not, no.

noble, noble.

nocturno, nocturnal.

noche, f., night; de, por la —, at night.

nombre, m., name.

nos, we.

notícia, f., news, notice.

nube, f., cloud.

nudo, m., bond, knot.

nuestro, our; el —, our.

nueva, f., news.

nuevo, new.

numeroso, numerous.

nunca, never.

Nuño, proper name.

O

o, or.

objeto, m., object, aim.

obligar, to force, oblige.

observar, to observe.

obstinarse, to be obstinate.

ocasión, f., occasion.

ocultar, to hide.

oculto, hidden.

ocupar, to occupy.

odiar, to hate.

ofender, to offend.

ofrecer, to offer.

ofuscar, to prevent from using, from being seen; to cloud.

oído, m., hearing.

oír, to hear.

ojalá, would to God.

ojo, m., eye.

olvidar, to forget.

olvido, m., oblivion.

omnipotente, all-powerful.

oponer, to oppose.

oprimir, to oppress.

opuesto, opposite.

orar, to pray.

orden, f., order.

orgullo, m., pride.

orgulloso, proud.

orilla, f., shore.

oro, m., gold.

os, to you, you, etc.

osado, daring, bold.

osar, to dare.

oscurecer, to obscure.

oscuridad, f., darkness.

oscurísimo, very dark.

oscuro, dark, obscure.

otro, other.

P

paciencia, f., patience, suffering.

padecer, to suffer.

padecimento, m., suffering.

padre, m., father, parent.

padre nuestro, prayer.

pagar, to pay.

pago, m., payment.

palabra, f., word.

palacio, m., palace.

pálido, pale.

palo, m., blow.

palpitar, to palpitate.

par, a par de, as, in measure as.

para, to, for, in order to.

pardiez, by Heaven.

parecer, to seem.

pared, f., wall.

parrillas, f. pl., gridiron.

parte, f., part, portion; a —, apart; por todas —s, in all parts.

particular, strange.

particularmente, particularly.

partidario, m., partisan.

partir, to break, cleave, leave.

pasado, past.

pasar, to pass, happen.

pasear, to lead; —se, to walk.

pasión, f., passion.

paso, m., step.

pausar, to pause; to beat time, measure.

pavor, m., fear.

paz, f., peace.

pecho, m., breast.

pedir, to ask, beg.

pelear, to fight.

peligrar, to run danger, be dangerous.

peligro, m., danger.

peligroso, dangerous.

pelota, f., ball.

penacho, m., feather of a helmet.

pender, to hang.

penetrante, penetrating.

pensar, to think.

peor, worse.

percibir, to perceive.

perder, to lose; —se, to lose or ruin oneself.

perdición, f., perdition.

perdidamente, madly.

perdón, f., pardon.

perdonar, to pardon.

pérfido, perfidious.

perjuro, perjured, false.

permitir, to allow, permit.

pero, but.

perseguir, to follow, persecute.

persistir, to persist.

persona, f., person, character.

personaje, m., dramatis personæ.

pertenecer, to belong.

perverso, perverse, wicked.

pesar, m., regret; a — de, in spite of.

pesar, to weigh, be heavy; — a alguien, to regret.

pesiar, to curse.

piadoso, pious, piteous.

pica, f., pike.

pícaro, m., wretch.

pie, m., foot.

piedad, f., pity; por —, for pity's sake.

piedra, f., stone.

pillar, to catch, seize, pillage.

pintar, to paint.

placer, m., pleasure.

placer, to please.

plácido, calm, placid.

plata, f., silver.

pobre, poor.

pobretón, poor (man).

pobreza, f., poverty.

poco, few, little.

poder, m., power.

poder, to be able.

polvo, m., dust, ashes.

pomo, m., bottle, vial.

pompa, f., pomp.

poner, to put, place; —se a, to set to work to.

por, to, through, towards.

por qué, why.

porque, because.

porvenir, m., future.

posible, possible.

postrar, to humiliate, prostrate; —se, to prostrate oneself.

precio, m., price.

precipitado, hasty.

precipitar, to precipitate.

precisamente, precisely, truly.

preciso, necessary.

preferir, to prefer.

preguntar, to question.

preludio, m., prelude.

premio, m., prize, reward, pledge.

prenda, f., proof, token, pledge.

prender, to arrest, take.

preparar, to prepare.

presencia, f., presence.

presteza, f., agility.

presto, quick, quickly.

pretender, to plan, pretend.

pretensión, f., pretension.

primero, first, rather.

príncipe, prince.

prisión, f., prison.

privar, to deprive.

probar, to try, prove.

procurar, to obtain; to try.

prodigar, to give generously.

profanar, to profane.

profesar, to take the vows.

profundo, deep.

prolongar, to prolong.

promesa, f., promise.

prometer, to promise.

pronto, prompt, ready, rapid, soon; de —, suddenly.

propio, self.

proporcionar, to proportion, obtain; —se, to provide oneself with.

propósito, m., intention, plan; a —, fitting.

prosa, f., prose.

prosapia, f., race, family.

proscripto, proscribed, outlawed.

prosternado, prostrate.

prostrarse, to prostrate oneself.

proteger, to protect.

proyecto, plan.

prudentemente, prudently.

prueba, f., trial, proof.

públicamente, publicly.

pueblo, m., town, people, crowd.

puerta, f., door; Puerta del Sol, square in Saragossa.

pues, but then.

puesto, p. p. of poner, put.

pujanza, f., strength.

pulsar, to play.

puñal, m., dagger.

punta, f., point, appearance.

punto, m., point; al —, immediately.

puro, pure.

Q

que, that, than, etc.

¿qué? what? which? etc.

quebrantar, to break, cut.

quebrar, to break; quebrado, lifeless.

quedar, to remain; —se, to remain.

queja, f., complaint.

quejido, m., wail.

quemar, to burn.

querella, f., quarrel, complaint.

querer, to wish, want, love.

querido, beloved.

quien, who.

¿quién? who?

quimérico, chimerical.

quitar, to take away.

quizá, quizás, perhaps.

R

rabia, f., rage.

raro, rare.

rasgar, to tear, lacerate.

rato, m., time; a poco —, in a short time.

raudal, m., torrent.

rayo, m., thunderbolt, lightening.

razón, f., reason, mind.

real, real.

rebato, m., alarm; tocar a —, to sound an alarm.

rebelde, rebel.

rebozar, to wrap up in a coat.

recibir, to receive.

recién, reciente, recent, recently.

reclinatorio, m., prayer-stool.

recobrar, to recover.

recompensar, to reward.

reconocer, to recognize.

reconvención, f., reproach.

recordar, to recall.

recostarse, to lean.

recuerdo, m., souvenir, memory.

recurso, m., recourse, refuge, means.

rechazar, to repulse.

redentor, m., redeemer.

regularmente, regularly.

reina, f., queen.

reírse, to laugh at.

reja, f., grill.

relámpago, m., streak of lightning.

religiosa, f., nun.

religioso, m., priest.

reluciente, shining.

remedio, m., remedy.

rencor, m., hatred.

reo, m., wretch, criminal.

reparar, to notice.

repente, de —, suddenly.

repetir, to repeat.

reposar, to rest.

representar, to represent.

resentirse, to resent, suffer, be out of order.

resignarse, to resign oneself.

resistencia, f., resistance.

resonar, to sound.

respetar, to respect.

respirar, to breathe.

resplandor, m., splendor, glare.

responder, to answer.

responso, m., chant.

restar, to remain.

resuelto, resolved.

retar, to speak haughtily, challenge.

retemblar, to cause to shiver, tremble, resound.

retirarse, to retire.

retronar, to thunder again.

revelación, f., revelation.

revolotear, to flutter.

revuelta, f., revolt.

rey, m., king.

rezar, to pray, recite.

ribete, m., adjunct.

rigor, m., rigor, severity.

risueño, smiling.

rival, m., rival.

robar, to steal.

rodar, to roll.

rodear, to wander about, surround.

rogar, to beg.

rollizo, robust.

ronco, rough, hoarse.

rondar, to make the night round, spy.

rostro, m., face.

ruego, m., prayer.

rugir, to roar.

ruido, m., noise.

Ruiz, m., proper name.

rumor, m., noise, rumor.

S

saber, to know.

sacar, to draw out, seize.

sacerdote, m., priest.

saciar, satiate, quench.

saco, m., sack.

sacrificar, to sacrifice.

sacrificio, m., sacrifice.

sacrosanto, most holy.

sacudir, to shake, beat.

sagrado, sacred.

sala, f., hall.

salir, to go out; to come on the stage.

salvar, to save.

salvo, safe; estar en —, to be in safety.

sangre, f., blood.

sangriento, bloody.

santo, holy.

Satanás, m., Satan.

se, refl., himself, herself, etc.

seco, dry.

secreto, m., secret.

secreto, adj., secret.

seductor, m., seducer, abductor.

seductor, adj., seductive.

seductora, f., one who leads astray.

seguir, to follow.

segundo, second.

seguramente, surely.

seguro, sure.

seis, six.

seiscientos, six hundred.

semblante, m., face.

semejante, similar.

sempiterno, eternal.

seno, m., breast.

sentado, seated.

sentar, to seat; to sit; —se, to sit down.

sentencia, f., sentence.

sentido, m., senses.

sentir, to feel, regret.

señal, signal.

señalar, to signal.

señor, m., sir, master.

separar, to separate.

sepulcro, m., grave.

séquito, m., procession, suite.

ser, m., being.

ser, to be.

servicio, m., service.

servir, to serve.

Sesé, proper name.

si, if, whether.

sí, yes, indeed.

sí, refl., himself, herself, etc.

siempre, always.

siglo, m., century.

significar, to mean.

siguiente, following.

silencio, m., silence.

silenciosamente, silently.

silencioso, silent.

simple, simple.

sin, without.

sincero, sincere.

siniestro, sinister.

sino, but, except, if not.

siquiera, at least, even.

sitiar, to besiege.

sitio, m., place.

soberbio, proud, haughty.

sobre, upon.

sobrecoger, to seize.

sobresaltado, startled.

sobresaltar, to startle.

socorrer, to help, aid.

sofocar, to suffocate.

sol, m., sun.

solamente, only, alone.

solar, m., castle.

soldado, m., soldier.

soler, to be accustomed.

solo, adj., one, single.

sólo, adv., only, alone.

soltar, to free.

sombra, f., shadow.

sombrío, dark, sombre.

sonar, to sound; —se, to be said.

sonreír, sonreírse, to smile.

sonrisa, f., smile.

soñar, to dream.

sorberse, to swallow, sip.

sordo, deaf.

sorprender, to surprise.

sosegar, to calm, quiet.

sospechar, to suspect.

sostener, to support.

su, his, her, its, etc.

súbito, suddenly.

suceder, to happen.

suceso, m., event.

sucumbir, to succumb.

sudor, m., sweat.

suelo, m., ground.

sueño, m., sleep, dream.

suerte, f., fate, way; de esa —, in this way.

sufrir, to allow, suffer.

suministrar, to minister, afford.

superar, to surpass.

superior, higher, superior, above.

suplicio, m., suffering, execution.

suponer, to think, plan, suppose.

suportar, to bear.

supremo, supreme.

supuesto, supposed.

suspender, to suspend.

suspirar, to sigh.

suspiro, m., sigh.

suyo, his, her, its, etc.

T

tal, as, such a; — vez, perhaps.

también, also, equally.

tan, so, as; — solo, only.

tanto, so much; entre —, meanwhile; a —, to such a degree; — como, as much as.

tardanza, f., delay.

tardar, to delay.

tarde, f., afternoon.

tarde, adv., late.

te, thee, you.

teatro, m., theatre.

techo, m., roof.

tema, m., theme.

temblar, to tremble.

temblor, m., trembling.

temer, to fear.

temor, m., fear.

tempestad, f., tempest.

temprano, early.

tender, to stretch.

tener, to have; — que, to have to, be obliged to; — cuenta, to bear in mind.

tercero, third.

ternura, f., tenderness.

terrible, terrible.

terror, m., terror.

ti, thee.

tiempo, m., time.

tienda, f., tent, pavilion.

tierno, affectionate, dear, sweet.

tirano, tyrant.

tocar, to strike, knock, play an instrument.

todavía, still, yet, again.

todo, all.

tomar, to take.

torcer, to twist.

tormento, m., torment.

torneo, m., tourney.

torpe, disgraceful.

torre, f., tower.

tostar, to roast.

traer, to drag, to bring.

traición, f., treason.

traidor, m., traitor.

traidor, adj., treacherous.

trama, f., plot.

tranquilo, quiet.

trasformar, to transform.

traslucirse, to be divulged; to leak through, be transparent.

traspasar, to penetrate, go through, transfix.

trastornar, to excite, upset.

tratar, to treat, try.

travesura, f., joke, prank.

tremendo, terrible, tremendous.

trémulo, tremulous.

tres, three.

triste, sad, alas.

tristemente, sadly.

triunfo, m., triumph.

trono, m., throne.

tropezar, to stumble.

trova, f., verse, serenade.

trovador, m., troubadour.

trueno, m., thunder.

tú, thou.

tu, thy.

tumba, f., tomb.

turbación, f., trouble, worry, excitement.

turbar, to trouble.

turbio, dark.

tuyo, thy, thine.

U

ufano, proud.

últimamente, at last, lately.

último, last; por —, finally.

ultrajar, to offend, outrage.

un, una, a, one.

único, one, single, unique.

unir, to unite.

universo, m., world.

uno, a, one.

Urgel, proper name.

Urrea, proper name.

uso, m., use.

usurpador, usurping.

V

vacilar, to hesitate, vacillate.

vagabundo, m., vagabond.

vagar, to wander.

valiente, valiant, brave.

valor, strength, courage.

vanagloriar, to boast.

vano, vain; en —, in vain.

vapor, m., mist.

vario, various, some, a number of.

vasallo, vassal.

vejez, f., old age.

vela, f., candle.

Velilla, proper name.

velo, m., veil.

vencer, to conquer.

vender, to sell.

veneno, m., poison.

venganza, f., vengeance.

vengar, to avenge.

venida, f., coming.

venir, to come.

ventaja, f., advantage.

ventana, f., window.

ventura, f., happiness; por —, perchance.

ver, to see.

verdad, f., truth.

verdugo, m., executioner.

verificar, to take place; —se, to be realized.

verso, m., verse.

vertiendo, pouring, shedding.

vez, f., time; tal —, perhaps.

vía, f., way, road.

vibrar, to vibrate, shake, wield.

víctima, f., victim.

vida, f., life.

viejo, old.

viento, m., wind.

vil, vile, base.

villano, m., peasant, wretch.

villano, adj., low, mean.

vínculo, m., chain.

violento, violent.

virtud, f., virtue.

virtuoso, virtuous.

visaje, face, wry face.

visera, f., visor.

visión, f., vision.

vista, f., sight.

vivir, to live.

vivir, m., life.

vivo, alive.

Vizcaya, proper name.

volcán, m., volcano.

voluntad, f., will.

volver, to turn; — a ver, to see again; — en sí, to come to one's senses.

voraz, voracious.

vos, you.

voto, m., vow.

voz, f., voice, rumor.

vuelta, f., return.

vuestro, your, yours.

Y

ya, already.

yacer, to lie.

yermo, m., desert.

yugo, m., yoke.

Z

Zaragoza, f., Saragossa.

zumbido, m., buzzing.

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