VOCABULARY
Reading edition
ABBREVIATIONS
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adv.,adverb. pl.,plural.
cond.,conditional. poss.,possessive.
conj.,conjunction. prep.,preposition.
f.,feminine. pres.,present.
Fr.,French. pret.,preterit.
fut.,future. prop.,proper.
imp.,imperfect. refl.,reflexive.
imperat.,imperative. rel.,relative.
m.,masculine. subj.,subjunctive.
part.,participle.
A
a, to, in, at, by, on, for.
abajo, under, except.
abandonar, to leave, abandon.
abatid-o, -a, dejected.
abnegación, abnegation, self-denial.
abominar, to detest, abhor.
aborrecer, to hate, abhor.
aborrezco, pres. of aborrecer.
abrasar, to burn, set on fire.
abreviar, to abridge, shorten, abbreviate.
abrir, to open, expand.
abrumar, to oppress, overwhelm.
absolutamente, absolutely.
absolut-o, -a, absolute; en —, adv., absolutely.
absorber, to absorb.
abstracción, f., abstraction.
abstraer, to abstract.
abstraíd-o, -a, retired, absorbed in thought.
abstraído, past part. of abstraer.
absurd-o, -a, absurd.
absurdo, m., absurdity.
abur, farewell, good-bye.
aburrimiento, m., despondency, weariness.
aburrir, to weary; refl., to weary, bore.
acá, here.
acabar, to finish, conclude, consume, succeed in, come to an end; — de, to have just.
acaloradamente, ardently, earnestly.
acariciar, to caress, fondle.
acaso, by chance.
acaudalad-o, -a, wealthy.
acceder, to accede, agree.
accidental, casual, accidental.
acción, f., action, scene.
acento, m., accent.
aceptar, to accept.
acerca, adv., near; — de, prep., about, concerning.
acercar, to approach.
acerques, pres. subj. of acercar.
acertadísim-o, -a, very proper.
acertar, to succeed, be sufficient.
aciertan, pres. of acertar.
acierto, pres. of acertar.
acierto, m., success, good luck, prudence.
acobardar, to daunt, intimidate.
acoger, to receive.
acometer, to attack.
acomodar, to accommodate, suit.
acompañar, to accompany.
acongojar, to afflict, oppress.
aconsejar, to advise, counsel.
acontecimiento, m., event.
acorazado, m., warship.
acordar, refl., to remember.
acosar, to pursue.
acta, f., act.
actitud, f., attitude.
activar, to stir, hurry, hasten.
acto, m., act.
actriz, f., actress.
acuarela, f., water color.
acudir, to hasten.
acuerda, pres. of acordar.
acuerdo, m., accord; estar de —, to be in accord.
acumular, to accumulate.
achaque, m., complaint, indisposition, disease.
adaptar, to adapt.
adelantad-o, -a, premature; por —, adv., in advance.
adelantar, to advance, hasten, improve, enter.
adelante, forward.
adelfa, f., oleander.
ademán, m., manner, look, gesture, movement.
además, besides.
adentro, within.
adiós, good-bye.
adivinar, to foretell, guess, surmise.
admirable, admirable.
admiración, f., admiration.
admirar, to admire.
adoptar, to adopt.
adorable, adorable.
adorar, to adore.
adornar, to adorn.
adquirir, to acquire, get.
adust-o, -a, sullen, gloomy.
advertir, to advise, acquaint, warn, tell, observe, note.
advierte, etc., pres. of advertir.
advirtiendo, pres. part. of advertir.
afán, m., anxiety, thought, eagerness.
afectar, to affect.
afect-o, -a, affectionate, devoted to.
afecto, m., affection, love.
afectuos-o, -a, kind, loving.
aferrar, to grapple, persist.
afirmar, to affirm, assert.
afirmativ-o, -a, affirmative.
aflicción, f., grief, anguish.
aflictiv-o, -a, distressing.
afligir, to afflict, grieve, torment.
afluir, to flow, throng.
afluyen, pres. of afluir.
afortunad-o, -a, lucky, fortunate.
Agamenón, m., Agamemnon.
agarrar, to grasp, seize, fasten; refl., to seize, cling to.
agasajar, to regale, welcome, treat kindly.
agente, m., agent; — de Bolsa, broker.
agitación, f., agitation.
agitar, to excite, agitate.
agobiar, to oppress.
agradar, to please.
agradecer, to acknowledge, thank.
agradecid-o, -a, grateful, thankful.
agradezco, pres. of agradecer.
agrupar, to group, crowd.
agua, f., water.
aguardar, to expect, wait for, wait.
agudeza, f., acuteness, smartness, sarcastic language.
aguijón, m., thorn, sting.
águila, f., eagle.
¡ah! ah!
ahí, here, there, that time.
ahogad-o, -a, drowned, overwhelmed, smothered, stifled.
ahogar, to smother, suffocate.
ahora, now; desde —, immediately; — mismo, this very moment.
airadamente, vehemently.
airad-o, -a, vehement, angry.
aire, m., air, wind.
ajen-o, -a, belonging to others, of others.
ajetreo, m., movement.
al = a + el.
alabar, to praise, gratify, extol.
alargar, to extend.
alarido, m., outcry, clamor.
alarma, f., alarm.
alarmar, to alarm.
alboroto, m., noise.
alcance, m., understanding.
alcanzar, to reach, overtake, understand, acquire, obtain.
alcoba, f., alcove, bedroom.
aleación, f., alloy.
alegrar, to rejoice, delight; refl., to rejoice, be glad.
alegre, merry, joyful, lively.
alegría, f., mirth, gayety, pleasure, joy.
alejar, refl., to move away, go away, move off.
aleve, perfidious, treacherous.
algo, something, somewhat, anything.
alguien, some one, somebody, any one, anybody.
algún, see alguno.
algu-o, -a, any, some.
aliada, f., ally.
aliento, m., breath.
aligerar, to lighten, alleviate, relieve.
alimentar, to feed, nourish.
alivio, m., relief.
alma, f., soul, spirit, mind, heart.
almacén, m., storehouse.
almorzar, to lunch.
almuerzo, m., lunch.
altanería, f. pride, haughtiness.
altar, m., altar.
alterar, to alter, change.
alt-o, -a, high, tall, aloud, lofty, eminent; en —, on high.
¡alto! halt!
alucinar, to be mistaken.
aluminio, m., aluminium.
alumno, m., pupil.
alza, f., advance.
alzar, to raise.
allá, there, in that place.
allanar, to smooth.
allí, there.
amante, loving.
amante, m., lover.
amar, to love.
amargar, to embitter.
amargura, f., pain, grief, sorrow.
ambición, f., ambition.
ambicios-o, -a, ambitious.
ambiente, m., air, atmosphere.
ambos, both.
amenaza, f., threat.
amenazar, to threaten, menace.
amen-o, -a, agreeable, pleasant.
amiga, f., friend.
amigo, m., friend.
amiguita, f., little friend.
amistad, f., friendship.
amo, m., master.
amor, m., love.
amoros-o, -a, loving.
amparar, to protect.
amparo, m., protection.
ampliamente, amply.
ancianidad, f., old age.
anch-o, -a, broad; a mis anchas, adv., freely.
Andalucía, f., Andalusia.
andante, m., andante.
andar, to go, walk.
anécdota, f., anecdote.
ángel, m., angel.
angelical, angelical.
angelito, m., little angel.
ángulo, m., angle.
angustiar, to afflict, torment.
anhelo, m., desire, eagerness.
animal, m., animal.
animar, to animate.
ánimo, m., courage, soul, mind.
aniquilar, to destroy.
anoche, last night.
anochecer, to grow dark.
ansia, f., anxiety.
ansiedad, f., anxiety.
ansios-o, -a, anxious, eager.
ante, prep., before.
anteayer, day before yesterday.
anterior, anterior, previous.
antes, adv., before, rather, better; — de, prep., before.
anticipar, to anticipate.
antigu-o, -a, ancient, former.
antojar, refl., to long for, wish, desire.
anular, to annul.
anunciar, to announce.
añadidura, f., addition.
año, m., year.
apagar, to extinguish, put out, diminish, die away, destroy.
aparador, m., sideboard.
aparato, m., apparatus.
aparecer, to appear.
aparición, f., apparition.
apartamiento, m., separation.
apartar, to divide, separate, remove, open, put aside; refl., to withdraw, go away.
aparte, apart, aside.
apenar, to grieve.
apenas, hardly, scarcely.
apetecer, to desire, long for.
apetito, m., appetite.
aplastar, to crush.
aplaudir, to applaud.
aplauso, m., applause.
aplazar, to put off.
aplicación, f., application.
aplicar, to adapt, apply.
apliquemos, pres. subj. of aplicar.
apoderado, m., attorney.
apoderar, refl., to take possession of.
aposento, m., room.
apostar, to bet, wager.
apoyar, to favor, support.
apreciar, to appreciate.
aprender, to learn.
aprensión, f., apprehension, imagination.
apresurar, to hurry, hasten.
apropiad-o, -a, suitable, appropriate.
aprovechar, to improve, employ.
aproximar, to approach, bring near.
apuntar, to note, note down.
apunte, m., note, sketch.
apuro, m., want, affliction.
aquel, -la, -lo, that.
aquél, -la, -lo, the one, that one.
aquí, here; por —, here, hereabouts, in this place; henos —, here we are.
arañar, to scratch.
árbol, m., tree.
arbolado, m., grove, forest.
arbusto, m., bush, shrub.
arcano, m., secrecy, depth.
arco, m., arch.
arder, to burn, glow.
ardiente, heated, vehement.
ardor, m., ardor, fervor.
argucia, f., quibble, evasion.
aridez, f., aridity, dryness.
armar, to arm; refl., to begin, be stirred up.
armonía, f., harmony.
arquitectura, f., architecture.
arrancar, to draw, snatch away, run away.
arrastrar, to drag, draw.
arrebatar, to snatch, attract, charm.
arrebato, m., sudden attack.
arreciar, to increase.
arredrar, to terrify.
arregladit-o, -a, regular.
arreglar, to adjust, get ready, arrange, put in order.
arrepentimiento, m., repentance.
arrepentir, refl., to repent.
arrepienten, pres. of arrepentir.
arriba, above, beyond, upstairs, high.
arrodillar, to kneel down.
arrogancia, f., arrogance.
arrojar, to cast, throw, cast off, throw off, give forth, pour.
arro-z, m., pl. -ces, rice.
arte, m. and f., art.
artífice, m., artificer.
artificio, m., artifice, craft, machine.
artista, f., artist.
artístic-o, -a, artistic.
ascender, to ascend, mount, amount.
ascétic-o, -a, ascetic.
asciende, pres. of ascender.
asediar, to besiege, beset, seize.
asegurar, to assure.
asentar, to settle, establish.
asentimiento, m., assent.
asfixiante, suffocating.
asfixiar, refl., to be stifled.
así, so, thus, just.
asilo, m., asylum, house of refuge.
asimilar, to assimilate.
asociar, to associate.
asomar, to show, place, appear suddenly.
asombrar, to frighten, astonish.
asombro, m., fear, dread.
aspecto, m., look, aspect.
astro, m., star.
astucia, f., craft, deceit, artifice.
astut-o, -a, subtle, astute, shrewd.
asunto, m., matter, affair, subject.
asustar, to frighten, terrify.
atar, to tie.
atareadísim-o,-a, very busy.
atención, f., attention.
atender, to attend, look after.
atent-o, -a, attentive.
aterrar, to terrify.
atienden, pres. of atender.
atinadísim-o, -a, very prudent, very careful.
atónit-o, -a, amazed, stupefied.
atontar, to stun, stupefy.
atormentar, to torment.
atracción, f., attraction.
atrás, behind.
atrever, refl., to dare, venture.
atrevimiento, m., boldness.
atropellar, to fall, descend, lower; refl., hasten, crowd.
aturdir, to be astounded.
aumentar, to augment, increase.
aún, aun, still, yet, even.
aunque, although.
ausencia, f., absence.
ausente, absent.
auster-o, -a, austere.
autor, m., author.
autoridad, f., authority.
autorizar, to authorize.
auxiliar, auxiliary, assistant.
auxiliar, to help, aid.
auxilio, m., aid, assistance.
avalorar, to animate.
avanzar, to advance.
aventurar, to venture, risk.
avergonzadísim-o, -a, very bashful, very much embarrassed.
avergonzar, to shame, be ashamed, be bashful, be embarrassed.
avergüenzas, pres. of avergonzar.
ávid-o, -a, eager.
avisar, to advise, warn.
¡ay! alas! oh! ¡— de mí! alas for me!
ayer, yesterday.
ayuda, f., aid, help.
ayudante, m., assistant.
ayudar, to help.
azotar, to whip.
azote, m., whip; dar —s, to punish.
azucarillo, m., confectionery.
B
Bach, prop. noun.
bajar, to descend, lower.
baj-o, -a, low, short, under, humble.
bajo-relieve, m., bas-relief.
balanza, f., scale, balance.
Balbina, prop. noun.
banco, m., bench.
bandeja, f., tray, salver.
Bárbara, prop. noun.
barbarie, f., barbarousness.
barbilindo, fop.
barbilla, f., chin.
Barcelona, prop. noun.
barra, f., bar, ingot.
¡basta! enough!
bastante, enough, sufficient.
bastar, to suffice, be enough.
batalla, f., battle.
batería, f., battery.
Bayona, Bayonne.
beaterio, m., convent.
beatífic-o, -a, beatific, blissful.
Beethoven, prop. noun.
belleza, f., beauty.
bendecir, to bless.
bendiciendo, pres. part. of bendecir.
bendiga, pres. subj. of bendecir.
bendit-o, -a, blessed, sainted.
benéfic-o, -a, beneficent, charitable.
benign-o, -a, kind, benign.
berrinche, m., anger, quarrel.
besar, to kiss.
besito, m., little kiss.
beso, m., kiss.
bestia, f., beast, animal.
bíblic-o, -a, biblical.
biblioteca, f., library.
bibliotecaria, f., librarian.
bien, well, certainly, very well.
bien, m., good; —es, pl., property, riches; —es de fortuna, worldly treasures.
bienestar, m., comfort, well being.
bienhechor, -a, beneficent.
bigote, m., mustache.
bilbaín-o, -a, native of Bilbao.
Bilbao, prop. noun.
billete, m., note.
bizcocho, m., biscuit.
blanc-o, -a, white.
blancura, f., whiteness.
blusa, f., blouse.
bob-o, -a, stupid, simple, foolish.
boca, f., mouth, entrance.
boda, f., marriage, wedding.
bodega, f., wine cellar.
bofetada, f., buffet, blow, slap.
Bolsa, f., stock exchange.
bolsillo, m., pocket.
bollito, m., roll, cake.
bombo, m., large drum; dar —, to praise.
bonit-o, -a, nice, pretty.
borrachera, f., folly, frenzy.
borros-o, -a, indistinct.
¡bravo! bravo! good for you!
brazo, m., arm.
brevedad, f., brevity.
brillantísim-o, -a, most brilliantly.
brindar, to drink (to health).
brío, m., strength, courage.
broma, f., jest.
bruscamente, abruptly, suddenly.
brutalidad, f., brutality.
brutalmente, brutally.
brut-o, -a, rough, coarse.
bruto, m., brute.
buen-o, -a, good, kind.
bullicio, m., noise, clamor, uproar.
Bunsen, prop. noun.
Burdeos, m., Bordeaux.
burla, f., jest, trick.
burlar, to ridicule, laugh at, deceive; refl., to jest, make fun of.
burlón, -a, waggish, jesting, mocking.
burro, m., donkey.
busca, f., search.
buscar, to seek, search.
buzón, m., letter box.
C
caballero, m., gentleman.
caballerosidad, f., nobleness, generosity.
caballo, m., horse.
cabecera, f., head of a bed.
cabello, m., hair.
caber, to be contained, be possible; no — en, to be incapable.
cabeza, f., head; sentar la —, to become serious.
cable, m., cable.
caciquismo, m., great cunning.
cachazud-o, -a, inactive, very slow.
cada, each, every.
Cádiz, Cadiz.
caer, to fall, decline.
café, m., coffee.
cáfila, f., crowd, multitude.
caído, past part. of caer.
caiga, etc., pres. subj. of caer.
calavera, f., wild, reckless fellow.
calculista, m. and f., mathematician.
cálculo, m., reckoning, calculation.
Calderón, prop. noun.
caldo, m., broth.
calidad, f., kind, quality.
calma, f., calm.
calmar, to calm.
calor, m., heat.
calladit-o, -a, very silent, very quiet.
callar, to conceal, be silent.
calle, f., street.
callejuela, f., detour, subterfuge.
cama, f., bed.
cambiar, to alter, change.
camino, m., road, path, course; — sesgado, crossroad, detour.
campaña, f., campaign.
camposanto, m., cemetery.
cana, f., —, pl., gray hair.
candor, m., honesty, candor, frankness.
cansancio, m., weariness.
cansar, to weary, fatigue.
cantar, to sing.
cantidad, f., quantity, portion.
canto, m., song, singing.
caña, f., cane, reed.
capital, m., capital (money or stock).
capítulo, m., chapter.
caprichos-o, -a, capricious.
caprichud-o, -a, obstinate, stubborn.
cápsula, f., capsule, scale of a balance.
cara, f., face; a — descubierta, openly.
carácter, m., character.
carbón, m., coal.
carcajada, f., hysteria.
cardíac-o, -a, cardiac.
carecer, to lack, be without.
carga, f., load, cargo.
cargante, accuser.
cargar, to load; — con, to take up bodily.
cargo, m., charge, account; hacerse — de, to take into account.
caricia, f., caress.
caridad, f., charity.
cariño, m., affection.
cariñosamente, affectionately.
cariños-o, -a, fond, affectionate.
Carmen, prop. noun.
carrera, f., career, road, race, course, swift pace.
carta, f., letter.
cartera, f., portfolio.
cartita, f., note.
casa, f., home, house; en —, at home.
casamiento, m., marriage.
casar, to marry; refl., to marry, get married.
caser-o, -a, domestic.
casi, almost.
caso, m., case, fact; hacer —, to heed; hacer — de, to pay attention to.
castigar, to chastise, correct, afflict.
castigo, m., correction, punishment.
castillo, m., castle.
catálogo, m., catalogue, list.
catástrofe, f., catastrophe.
categoría, f., class, category.
catequizar, to catechize.
caterva, f., crowd, number.
catorce, fourteen.
caudal, m., wealth, property.
causa, f., cause, reason; por — de, on account of.
causar, to cause.
cautelos-o, -a, cautious.
cavilos-o, -a, captious, fretful, petulent, cross.
cazuela, f., stewpan, earthen pan.
ceder, to yield, submit.
cegar, to blind.
celebrar, to celebrate, rejoice, be glad.
celo, m., zeal.
cementerio, m., cemetery.
censurar, to censure, blame, criticize.
centro, m., centre.
ceño, m., frown.
cerca, adv., near; — de, prep., near.
cercado, m., inclosure, field.
cercan-o, -a, adjoining.
cercar, to beset, surround.
cerebro, m., brain.
cero, m., naught, zero.
cerrar, to shut, close.
cerril, rude, rough.
certidumbre, f., certainty.
certificar, to certify, register.
censurar, to censure, blame, criticize.
cesar, to cease.
cesta, f., basket.
cestilla, f., little basket.
ciega, pres. of cegar.
cieg-o, -a, blind.
cielo, m., sky, heaven.
cien, see ciento.
ciencia, f., science.
científic-o, -a, scientific.
ciento, hundred.
ciert-o, -a, certain, sure.
cierto, adv., certainly.
cifra, f., figure, number.
cifrar, to count, comprise; — en, to center on.
cilindro, m., cylinder, tube.
cinco, five.
cincuenta, fifty.
cinta, f., ribbon, tape.
cintura, f., waist.
ciprés, m., cypress tree.
circuito, m., circuit.
círculo, m., circle.
civil, civil.
Clair de Lune, moonlight. (Fr.)
clamar, to cry, cry out, lament, beg.
Clara, prop. noun.
claramente, clearly.
claridad, f., clearness, glory, brightness.
clarísim-o, -a, very evident.
clar-o, -a, clear, evident, plain.
clase, f., class, order.
claustral, claustral.
clavar, to fasten, fix, rivet.
clemátide, f., clematis.
cobre, m., copper.
cocina, f., kitchen.
cociner-o, -a, m. and f., cook.
coger, to catch, take, gather.
coincidir, to coincide.
coja, pres. subj. of coger.
colar, to enter secretly, strain, filter.
colegio, m., college, school.
cólera, f., anger, rage.
coléric-o, -a, angry, passionate.
colgar, to hang, suspend.
colmar, to fill, heap upon.
colmo, m., crown, culmination.
Colón, m., Columbus.
color, m., color.
combatir, to combat, fight.
comedor, m., dining room.
comer, to eat.
comida, f., food, dinner.
como, as, like, apparently; — que para, since, because.
¡cómo!, how! why!
¿cómo? how? why?
compadecer, to pity.
compadezco, pres. of compadecer.
compañera, f., companion, comrade.
compañía, f., company, society.
comparación, f., comparison.
comparar, to compare.
compartir, to share, divide.
compasión, f., compassion.
completar, to complete.
complet-o, -a, complete, perfect.
cómplice, m. and f. accomplice.
componer, to construct.
comprar, to buy, purchase.
comprender, to comprehend, understand.
comprobar, to prove, verify.
comprometer, to compromise.
común, common.
comunicación, f., communication.
comunicar, to communicate.
comuniquen, pres. subj. of comunicar.
comúnmente, generally.
con, prep., by, with; — tal que, conj., provided that; — que, conj., so then; — todo, nevertheless.
conceder, to give, grant.
concepto, m., thought, idea.
conciencia, f., conscience.
conciliador, -a, conciliatory.
cónclave, m., conclave, assembly.
concluir, to conclude, terminate, end.
concluyen, pres. of concluir.
concluyeron, pret. of concluir.
concluyo, pres. of concluir.
concret-o, -a, concrete, exact.
condenar, to condemn.
condición, f., condition.
condoler, to pity.
conducir, to conduct, lead.
conducta, f., behavior, conduct.
conductibilidad, f., conductibility.
conferencia, f., conference, meeting.
conferenciar, to hold a conference.
confesar, to confess.
confianza, f., confidence.
confiar, to confide, trust.
confidencia, f., confidence.
confidente, m. and f., confidant.
conformar, to suit, submit, resign.
conforme, conformable, agreed, resigned.
confortar, to comfort, strengthen.
confundir, to confuse, confound, perplex, put to shame.
confusión, f., confusion, perplexity.
confus-o, -a, confused.
congregación, f., congregation.
conmigo, with me.
conminación, f., threat, menace.
conocer, to know.
conocimiento, m., acquaintance, knowledge, consciousness.
conozcas, pres. subj. of conocer.
conozco, pres. of conocer.
conquistar, to conquer.
consagrar, to dedicate, consecrate.
consecuencia, f., consequence.
conseguir, to get, obtain, succeed.
consejo, m., counsel, advice.
consentimiento, m., consent.
consentir, to consent, allow.
conservación, f., preservation.
conservar, to preserve, keep.
considerar, to consider.
consientas, pres. subj. of consentir.
consigo, with himself, with herself, with them.
consiguiera, imp. subj. of conseguir.
consolar, to console, comfort.
constante, constant, unalterable.
constar, to be evident, certain.
consternad-o, -a, terrified.
consternar, to strike with amazement.
construcción, f., construction.
consuela, pres. of consolar.
consuelan, pres. of consolar.
consuelo, m., joy, consolation.
consulta, f., consultation.
consultar, to consult.
consumad-o, -a, consummate, accomplished.
Contadora, prop. noun.
contagiar, to infect, corrupt.
contar, to tell, relate, count.
contemplar, to contemplate.
contemporáne-o, -a, contemporary.
contemporizar, to temporize.
contener, to repress, restrain.
contentar, to satisfy, please.
content-o, -a, pleased, satisfied.
contestación, f., reply.
contestar, to reply.
contiene, pres. of contener.
contigo, with you.
contingencia, f., contingency.
continuación, f., continuation.
continuamente, continually.
continuar, to continue.
continu-o, -a, continual; de —, constantly.
contra, against.
contradictori-o, -a, contradictory.
contraproducente, opposite to that desired.
contrariar, to oppose, annoy.
contrariedad, f., opposition.
contrari-o, -a, contrary, adverse.
contrario, m., contrary, opposite.
contratista, m., contractor.
contribuir, to contribute.
contribuyo, pres. of contribuir.
convalecencia, f., convalescence.
convencer, to convince.
convencimiento, m., conviction.
conveniente, convenient.
convenir, to agree, acknowledge, be proper.
convento, m., convent.
conversación, f., conversation.
conversión, f., change.
convertir, to convert.
convicción, f., conviction.
convidar, to invite.
conviene, pres. of convenir.
convirtió, pret. of convertir.
conyugal, conjugal.
coñac, m., cognac.
cooperación, f., coöperation.
copa, f., glass, goblet.
corazón, m., heart.
coro, m., choir.
corpachón, m., large body.
corrección, f., correction.
corregir, to correct.
correo, m., post office.
correr, to run.
corresponder, to agree, correspond, return, respond.
corretear, to ramble about, go about.
corrid-o, -a, expert; de —, fluently.
corrigiendo, pres. part. of corregir.
corro, m., circle (some game in which children form a ring).
corromper, to corrupt, pervert.
corruptor, m., corruptor.
cort-o, -a, short.
cosa, f., thing, matter.
coscorrón, m., slight blow on the head.
cosita, f., little thing.
cosmos, m., world, universe.
cosquillas, f., pl., tickling.
costado, m., side.
costar, to cost.
cráneo, m., skull, head.
creación, f., creation.
crear, to create.
creciente, growing, increasing.
creencia, f., faith, belief.
creer, to think, believe.
creyendo, pres. part. of creer.
criada, f., servant.
criado, m., servant.
criar, to foster, nurse, bring up, create.
criatura, f., creature.
criminal, m., criminal.
crío, m., little fellow.
crisol, m., crucible.
cristal, m., crystal, mirror.
cristian-o, -a, Christian.
criterio, m., criterion, standard.
crític-o, -a, critical.
cruel, cruel.
cruz, f., cross; en —, adv., with extended arms.
cual, which, like; el —, la —, lo —, rel., who, which.
¿cuál?, what?
cualidad, f., quality, trait.
cualquier, see cualquiera.
cualquiera, anybody, whatever, any.
cuán, adv., how.
cuando, when.
¿cuándo?, when?
cuant-o, -a, how much, as much,nall.
¿cuánt-o, -a? how much? how many? what?
cuanto, adv., as much as, all; en —, as soon as; cuánto tiempo, how long.
cuarenta, forty.
cuarto, m., quarter, room.
cuatro, four.
cuatrollón, see cuatromillon.
cuatromillon, four million.
cubierto, past part. of cubrir.
cubierto, m., cover; pl knives and forks, table cutlery.
cubrir, to cover.
cucharadita, f., small spoonful.
cuelga, pres. of colgar.
cuello, m., neck, collar.
cuenta, pres. of contar.
cuenta (me), imperat. of contar.
cuenta, f., account, concern.
cuente, pres. subj. of contar.
cuente, imperat. of contar.
cuento, pres. of contar.
cuento, m., tale; ser mucho —, it is too bad; it is too much.
cuerda, f., cord, spring, force; por bajo —, adv., secretly.
cuerd-o, -a, prudent.
cuerpecito, m., little body.
cuerpo, m., body.
Cuesta, prop. noun.
cueste, pres. subj. of costar; — lo que —, at any cost.
cuestión, f., question.
cuidado, m., care, fear, solicitude.
¡cuidado!, look out! take care!
cuidados-o, -a, careful.
cuidar, to care for, look after, take care.
culpa, f., fault, transgression.
culpable, guilty.
cultivar, to cultivate.
cumplir, to fulfil, complete.
cuna, f., cradle.
curar, to cure.
curiosidad, f., curiosity.
curiosill-o, -a, somewhat curious, a little curious.
curso, m. course, course of lectures.
curva, f. curve.
custodiar, to guard.
cuy-o, -a, whose.
CH
charla, f., chatter.
charlar, to chatter, chat.
chic-o, -a, small, little.
chico, m., little one, little boy.
chifladura, f., mania, whim.
chillido, m., cry, scream.
chiquilla, f., little girl.
chiquillada, f., puerility, childishness.
chiquill-o, -a, small, little, (a diminutive of chico).
chiquillo, m., little boy.
chiquitín, -a, small, little, young.
chiquitit-o, -a, little, young.
chiquit-o, -a, little, young.
chispear, to sparkle.
¡chist! an exclamation (silence).
¡chitón! hush!
chopo, m., poplar tree.
D
da, imperat. of dar.
Dante, prop. noun.
daño, m., harm, damage.
daños-o, -a, harmful.
dar, to give, cause, make; — un paso, to take a step; refl., — tono, to praise one's self; — a, to look out upon, open into; — parte, to inform; — prisa, to hurry.
de, of, to, with, in, by, at.
dé, pres. subj. of dar.
deber, to owe, ought; — de, must have; — ser, must be.
deber, m., duty.
debid-o, -a, due, proper.
debiera, imp. subj. of deber.
débil, weak, feeble.
debilidad, f., weakness.
debió, pret. of deber.
decente, decent, becoming.
decidir, to determine, decide.
decir, to say, tell, call; es —, that is to say.
decir, m., saying; es un —, it is a way of speaking.
decisión, f., decision.
declaración, f., declaration.
declarar, to declare, explain.
decoración, f., decoration.
decorar, to decorate.
decoro, m., honor.
decoros-o, -a, decorous, decent.
dedicar, to dedicate.
defender, to defend.
defensa, f., defense.
defensor, m., defender, protector.
defiende, pres. of defender.
defiende, imperat. of defender.
defiendo, pres. of defender.
dejar, to leave, allow, let, forsake, cease, disturb.
dejo, m., accent.
del = de + el.
delantal, m., apron.
delante, adv., before; — de, before.
delegado, deputy, delegate.
deleitar, to delight.
deletrear, to spell.
delicad-o, -a, delicate.
delicios-o, -a, delicious.
delirar, to rave, talk nonsense.
delirio, m., delirium.
delito, m., crime, transgression.
demás, besides; los —, the others.
demasiad-o, -a, too great, too much, excessive.
demasiado, adv., too much, excessively.
demonio, m., demon.
demos, pres. subj. of dar.
demostrar, to show, demonstrate.
demuestra, pres. of demostrar.
den, pres. subj. of dar.
dentro, adv., within; — de, prep., within.
deprimir, to humble.
derech-o, -a, right, straight, just.
desabrimiento, m., dejection, asperity.
desafiar, to defy, challenge.
desagradar, to displease.
desagraviar, to make amends.
desairad-o, -a, unfortunate.
desaliento, m., dismay.
desamparada, forsaken.
desapacible, rough, disagreeable.
desaparecer, to disappear.
desatar, to untie.
desatinar, to talk nonsense, be wild.
desavenencia, f., discord, dissension.
desazón, f., uneasiness, trouble.
desbaratar, to destroy.
descalabrar, to wound the head.
descansar, to rest, repose, pause.
descanso, m., rest, peace.
descargo, m., discharge, acquitment.
descarriar, to lead astray.
desconfiar, to distrust, doubt, suspect.
desconocer, to ignore.
desconocid-o, -a, unknown.
desconozco, pres. of desconocer.
desconsolad-o, -a, disconsolate.
descontar, to discount.
descubiert-o, -a, bare, uncovered.
descubierto, past part. of descubrir.
descubrimiento, m., discovery.
descubrir, to discover.
descuidar, to neglect, relieve from care, not to care; refl., to be negligent.
desde, prep., since, after, from; — que, conj., since; — ahora, adv., immediately.
desdichad-o, -a, unfortunate.
desear, to wish, wish for, desire.
desempeñar, to take, accept, fulfil.
deseo, m., desire, wish.
desequilibrio, m., lack of equilibrium.
desesperación, f., despair.
desesperad-o, -a, desperate.
desgracia, f., misfortune, calamity; por —, unfortunately.
desgraciadamente, disgracefully.
desgraciadísim-o, -a, very unfortunate.
desgraciad-o, -a, unfortunate.
deshacer, to destroy, crush.
deshonrar, to dishonor.
desidia, f., indolence.
deslumbrante, dazzling, brilliant.
desmayad-o, -a, pale, weak.
desmayo, m., dismay, terror, fear.
desmoralizar, to demoralize.
desorden, m., excess, confusion, disorder, turmoil.
despacio, gently, little by little.
despachar, to despatch, send off, be busy, be engaged.
despacho, m., office.
despedir, to take leave, dismiss, discharge.
despediste, pret. of despedir.
despertar, to awake.
despiadad-o, -a, cruel, heartless.
despidiendo, pres. part. of despedir.
despierta, imperat. of despertar.
despierte, pres. subj. of despertar.
despiert-o, -a, awake, vigilant.
desplegar, to display.
despliegan, pres. of desplegar.
desplomar, to overhang, burst out.
despotismo, m., despotism.
despreciar, to despise, disdain, scorn.
desprecio, m., contempt, scorn.
desprender, to free one's self.
después, adv., afterward, since, then; — de, prep., after.
desquiciar, to unhinge, shake.
destacar, refl., to be detached.
destinar, to destine, appoint.
destornillad-o, -a, rash, thoughtless, indiscreet.
destrozo, m. havoc, destruction.
destructor, -a, destroyer.
destruir, to destroy.
destruyamos, pres. subj. of destruir.
destruye, pres. of destruir.
desvalid-o, -a, destitute.
desvanecer, refl., to vanish, fade away.
desvanecid-o, -a, vague.
desvarío, m., caprice, delirium, wildness.
desvergonzad-o, -a, impudent, shameless.
desvirtuar, to take away the strength.
detener, to stop, detain, check, stay.
detengas, pres. subj. of detener.
detengo, pres. of detener.
determinación, f., resolution, determination.
determinar, to determine, decide.
detestablemente, detestably.
detestar, to detest, abhor.
detiene, pres. of detener.
detrás, behind.
devoción, f., devotion.
devolved, imperat. of devolver.
devolver, to return, restore.
devorar, to devour, swallow.
di, pret. of dar.
di(me), imperat. of decir; — que sí, say yes, say so; — que no, say no, of course not.
día, m., day; el mejor —, adv., some fine day, one of these days; de —, by day; el — de mañana, in the future.
diablillo, m., little demon, little rascal.
diablo, m., devil.
diablura, f. deviltry.
diabólic-o, -a, devilish, diabolical.
diálogo, m., dialogue.
diámetro, m., diameter.
diariamente, daily.
Díaz, prop. noun.
dibujar, to draw, sketch, design, outline.
dibujo, m., drawing, sketch.
dice, pres. of decir.
dicen, pres. of decir.
dices, pres. of decir.
diciendo, pres. part. of decir.
dictar, to dictate, suggest.
dicha, f., joy, pleasure.
dich-o, -a, past part. of decir.
dichos-o, -a, happy, blessed.
diera, imp. subj. of dar.
dieron, pret. of dar.
diez, ten.
difícil, difficult.
difícilmente, with difficulty.
dificultad, f., difficulty.
difunt-o, -a, dead, deceased.
diga, pres. subj. of decir.
diga, imperat. of decir.
digamos, pres. subj. of decir.
digas, pres. subj. of decir.
dignidad, f., dignity.
dign-o, -a, worthy, suitable.
digo, pres. of decir.
dije, pret. of decir.
dijeron, pret. of decir.
dijisteis, pret. of decir.
dijo, pret. of decir.
diligencia, f.., diligence, business, affair.
dínamo, f., dynamo.
dinero, m., money.
dio, pret. of dar.
Dios, m., God; pl., gods; ¡por —! for goodness sake; ¡—! gracious; ¡— mío! dear me.
diplomático, m., diplomatist, astute person.
dirá, fut. of decir.
dirás fut. of decir.
diré, fut. of decir.
diría, cond. of decir.
dirigir, to direct.
discernimiento, m., discernment.
disciplina, f., discipline, training.
discípula, f., disciple, scholar.
discípulo, m., disciple, scholar.
discret-o, -a, discreet, ingenious.
disculpable, excusable.
discurrir, to devise, invent, contrive.
discusión, f., discussion.
disentir, to dissent, disagree.
disfrutar, to enjoy.
disgusto, m., disgust, grief, ill-humor.
disienta, pres. subj. of disentir.
disimular, to hide, disguise.
disimulo, m., dissimulation; con —, quietly, secretly.
dislocad-o, -a, restless.
disparar, to shoot, go rapidly.
disparatar, to act or talk absurdly.
dispendios-o, -a, costly, expensive.
dispensar, to excuse.
displicencia, f., displeasure, dislike.
displicente, fretful.
dispón, imperat. of disponer.
disponer, to dispose, prepare, arrange.
disponga, pres. subj. of disponer.
dispongamos, pres. subj. of disponer.
disposición, f., disposition, aptitude.
dispuesto, past part. of disponer.
disputar, to dispute, argue.
distancia, f., distance.
distinción, f., distinction.
distinguir, to distinguish, favor, honor.
distint-o, -a, distinct, different.
distraer, to distract.
distraído, past part. of distraer.
divagar, to wander.
divers-o, -a, different.
divertid-o, -a, joyous.
divertir, to amuse, entertain.
divinidad, f., divinity, goddess.
divin-o, -a, divine.
doble, double.
doce, twelve.
doler, to pain, give pain.
dolor, m., pain, affliction, grief, sorrow.
dolorid-o, -a, afflicted, grieved, tormented.
doloros-o, -a, painful, sorrowful.
dominar, to rule, dominate.
dominio, m., dominion, authority.
don, m., a title used before the baptismal names of men.
donaire, m., witty saying, joke.
donde, where, wherever.
¿dónde? where? ¿a —? whither? ¿de —? whence?
doña, f., a title used before the baptismal names of women.
dormidit-o, -a, asleep.
dormir, to sleep.
dormitorio, m., dormitory.
Dorotea, f., Dorothy.
dos, two.
doscient-os, -as, two hundred.
dotar, to endow.
doy, pres. of dar.
dubitativ-o, -a, doubtful.
duda, f., doubt.
dudar, to doubt.
dudos-o, -a, doubtful, uncertain.
duele, pres. of doler.
duelen, pres. of doler.
dueña, f., mistress.
dueño, m., master.
duerme, imperat. of dormir.
dulce, sweet, gentle.
dulcísim-o, -a, very sweet.
dulzura, f., gentleness, sweetness.
durmiendo, pres. part. of dormir.
dur-o, -a, hard, stubborn.
E
¡ea! come!
eco, m., echo.
echar, to put, put aside, depose, set, begin, cart out, throw; refl., to lie down, rest; no — en saco roto, do not forget; — a reír, to begin to laugh.
edad, f., age.
edificio, m., building.
educación, f., education.
efecto, m., effect; en —, in fact.
eficacia, f., efficacy, energy.
eficacísim-o, -a, most efficacious.
efica-z, pl. -ces, efficacious.
efusión, f., effusion, effusiveness.
egoísmo, m., egoism, selfishness.
egoísta, egoist, selfish.
¡eh!, eh! say!
eje, m., axle, axis.
ejemplar, exemplary.
ejemplo, m., example.
ejército, m., army.
el, la, lo, the.
él, la, lo, that; pl., those.
él, ella, ello, he, him, she, her, it.
elección, f., choice, selection, election.
Electra, prop. noun.
electricidad, f., electricity.
eléctric-o, -a, electrical.
electrotecnia, f., electricity.
elefante, m., elephant.
elegante, elegant, fine.
elegantísim-o, -a, very elegant.
elegir, to choose.
Eleuteria, prop. noun.
elevación, f., dignity, elevation, loftiness.
elevad-o, -a, high, elevated, noble.
eligiendo, pres. part. of elegir.
eligió, pret. of elegir.
elija, pres. subj. of elegir.
elocuencia, f., eloquence.
elogiar, to praise.
elogio, m., praise, eulogy.
ella, she, her, it; pl., them.
ello, it; pl., they, them.
emancipación, f., emancipation.
embarullar, to confound, confuse.
embebecer, to amuse, enrapture.
embelesar, to amaze, astonish.
embellecer, to embellish, adorn.
embestida, f., attack, assault.
embobar, to amuse.
emisión, f., emission, issuing.
emoción, f., emotion, agitation.
empecé, pret. of empezar.
empedernir, to harden.
empeñar, to insist upon, enter into, determine.
empeorar, to make worse.
empezar, to begin, commence.
empieza, pres. of empezar.
empiezan, pres. of empezar.
emplear, to employ, invest; — en dobles, to carry over.
emprender, to undertake.
empresa, f., enterprise, design.
empujar, to push.
en, in, at, to, on, upon, about.
enarenar, to gravel.
encantador, -a, enchanting, charming.
encantar, to charm, enchant.
encanto, m., charm, enchantment.
encargar, to charge; refl., to attend to, take charge of.
encargo, m., commission.
encargué, pret. of encargar.
encariñar, refl., to become fond of, in love with.
encenagar, refl., to wallow in vice, sink to the lowest depth.
encenagué, pret. of encenagar.
encender, to kindle, light.
encerrar, to shut up, confine.
enciende, pres. of encender.
encima, upon.
encomendar, to recommend.
encomiendo, pres. of encomendar.
encomiar, to praise, eulogize.
encomiástic-o, -a, eulogistic.
encontrar, to meet, find.
encubrir, to hide, conceal.
encuentra, pres. of encontrar.
encuentre, pres. subj. of encontrar.
encuentro, pres. of encontrar.
enderezar, to rectify, strengthen.
enemigo, m., enemy.
energía, f., energy.
enfadar, to vex, become angry.
enfermedad, f., illness, sickness.
enfermería, f., infirmary.
enferm-o, -a, sick, invalid.
enfrente, adv., opposite; de —, opposite, in front.
enfurecer, refl., to become angry, grow boisterous.
engañar, to deceive.
engaño, m., trick, deceit, misunderstanding.
enjambre, m., crowd, multitude.
enlazar, to clasp.
enloquecer, to madden, drive crazy.
enmendar, to correct, repair.
enmienda, f., reward.
ennegrecer, to darken, blacken.
enojar, to offend, anger, be angry, vex.
enojo, m., anger, grief.
enojos-o, -a, irritating, tiresome.
enorme, enormous, vast.
enormidad, f., a large sum, amount.
enredar, to entangle, ensnare, throw things into disorder, frolic.
enriquecer, to enrich, grow rich.
Enriquetilla, Henrietta.
ensayo, m., essay, test, trial.
enseñanza, f., teaching, instruction; — superior, higher education.
enseñar, to teach, show.
ensuciar, to soil, stain, harm.
ensueño, m., dream, vision.
entablar, to start, commence.
entender, to learn, comprehend, understand; refl., to understand, refer to, agree with.
entendimiento, m., judgment, mind, reason.
enteramente, entirely.
enterar, to inform, acquaint; refl., to become aware.
entereza, f., firmness of mind, strength of will.
enter-o, -a, entire, full, complete.
entero, m., point; (expression of the stock exchange).
enterrar, to inter, bury.
entienda, pres. subj., of entender.
entiende, pres. of entender.
entiendo, pres. of entender.
entierro, pres. of enterrar.
entonar, to intone, sing.
entonces, then, at that time.
entorpecimiento, m., torpor, obstacle.
entrada, f., door, gate, entrance.
entrañablemente, affectionately.
entrar, to enter; — en edad, to grow older.
entre, among, between.
entregar, to deliver, hand over.
entretener, to amuse, entertain, talk.
entretiene, pres. of entretener.
entretuviera, imp. subj. of entretener.
entusiasmar, to transport, enrapture.
entusiasmo, m., enthusiasm.
envejecer, to grow old.
envejecid-o, -a, grown old.
envenenar, to poison.
enviar, to send.
envilecer, to debase, degrade one's self.
envío, m., remittance.
envolver, to involve, confuse.
equivalente, equivalent.
equivaler, to be equivalent.
equivocación, f., mistake, error.
equivocar, refl., to be mistaken.
equivoques, pres. subj. of equivocar.
era, imp. of ser.
eres, pres. of ser.
erial, m., barren or unproductive land.
ermitaño, m., hermit.
error, m., error.
es, pres. of ser.
escabullir, refl., to escape, slip away.
escalera, f., staircase.
escalinata, f., staircase.
escándalo, m., scandal.
escapar, to escape, slip away.
escarbar, to scratch, scrape.
escarnecer, to mock, ridicule.
escasísim-o, -a, very little, very small.
escena, f., scene, stage.
esclarecer, to lighten, enlighten.
esclava, f., slave, captive.
esclavitud, f., slavery, servitude.
esclavizar, to enslave.
escoger, to select, choose.
esconder, to hide, conceal.
escondrijo, m., hiding place, hole.
escribir, to write.
escrit-o, -a, past part. of escribir.
escrito, m., writing.
escritura, f., writing.
escrúpulo, m., doubt, scruple.
escuadrón, m., squadron, troop of horse.
escuchar, to listen.
ese, esa, that.
ése, ésa, eso, that, that one, that of yours.
esencial, essential.
esfuerzo, m., effort.
esgrimir, to fence, hold.
eso, see ése; —, — es, all right, just so; — si, of course.
espalda, f., back, shoulder.
espantar, to frighten, terrify.
espantos-o, -a, terrible, frightful.
España, f., Spain.
especialísim-o, -a, very special, very particular.
especialidad, f., specialty.
espectador, m., spectator.
espejo, m., mirror.
esperanza, f., hope, wish.
esperar, to hope, expect, wait, wait for.
espesura, f., grove.
espíritu, m., spirit, soul, courage, mind.
espiritual, spiritual.
espiritualidad, f., spirituality.
espléndid-o, -a, splendid, magnificent.
esplendor, m., splendor.
espontaneidad, f., spontaneity.
esposa, f., wife.
esposo, m., husband.
espuela, f., spur.
está, pres. of estar.
establecer, to establish.
estacazo, m., blow (with a stick).
estado, m., state, condition.
estáis, pres. of estar.
estallar, to burst.
estameña, f., serge, coarse cloth.
estancia, f., house, room.
estante, m., shelf, stand.
estantería, f., set of bookshelves.
estar, to be, remain; — de, to be engaged in.
estás, pres. of estar.
este, esta, this.
éste, ésta, esto, this, this one, the latter.
esté, pres. subj. of estar.
estilo, m., style.
estimación, f., estimation, esteem, respect.
estimar, to esteem.
estimular, to incite, stimulate.
esto, see éste.
estómago, m., stomach.
estopa, f., tow.
estorbar, to obstruct, interrupt.
estoy, pres. of estar.
estrangular, to strangle.
estrella, f., star.
estribo, m., stirrup.
estrofa, f., strophe.
estudiantil, studentlike.
estudiar, to study.
estudio, m., study.
estupor, m., stupor, astonishment.
estuviera, imp. subj. of estar.
estuviste, pret. of estar.
estuvo, pret. of estar.
eternamente, eternally, forever.
eternidad, f., eternity.
etern-o, -a, eternal.
etiqueta, f., label.
Evarista, prop. noun.
evidencia, f., evidence.
evitar, to avoid, overcome.
exactamente, exactly.
exactitud, f., exactness, accuracy.
exact-o, -a, exact, correct.
exageración, f., exaggeration.
exaltación, f., exaltation.
exaltar, to exalt, praise, extol.
examen, m., inquiry, examination.
examinar, to examine.
excelente, excellent.
excels-o, -a, excellent, admirable, superior, sublime, noble.
excesiv-o, -a, excessive.
exceso, m., excess.
excitar, to excite.
exclamar, to exclaim.
exclusivamente, exclusively.
existencia, f., existence.
existir, to exist.
exótic-o, -a, exotic.
expansiv-o, -a, expansive.
experiencia, f., experience.
explayar, to dilate; refl., to amuse one's self; — en, to enlarge upon.
explicación, f., explanation.
explicar, to explain.
explique, imperat. of explicar.
expresar, to express.
expresión, f., expression.
expres-o, -a, express.
exquisit-o, -a, exquisite.
éxtasi, see éxtasis.
éxtasis, m., ecstasy.
extender, to enlarge, spread, make out, draw up.
extens-o, -a, extensive.
extienda, pres. subj. of extender.
extiende, pres. of extender.
extrañar, to blame, reprimand.
extraordinari-o, -a, extraordinary.
extravagancia, f., extravagance.
extravío, m., deviation.
extremad-o, -a, extreme.
extremar, to carry to extremities.
extremo, m., extreme.
F
fábrica, f., manufactory, factory.
fácil, easy.
facilidad, f., facility.
fácilmente, easily.
factor, m., factor.
fala-z, pl. -ces, false, deceitful.
falda, f., skirt.
falsedad, f., untruly, falsehood.
fals-o, -a, false, untrue.
falta, f., want, lack.
faltar, to lack, fail, neglect, be uneasy, miss, be wanting, missing, need, be necessary; ¡si falta todo! you have told me nothing.
fallecer, to die.
fama, f., fame, reputation.
familia, f., family.
familiaridad, f., familiarity.
fascinar, to fascinate.
fastidiar, to annoy, offend; refl., to be vexed.
fastidio, m., nuisance.
fatiga, f., fatigue, weariness.
fatigar, to fatigue, tire.
Fausto, m., Faust.
favor, m., favor.
Febrero, m., February.
febril, febrile, feverish.
fecund-o, -a, fruitful.
fecha, f., date.
felicidad, f., felicity, happiness.
feli-z, pl. -ces, happy, fortunate; pl. congratulations.
fenómeno, m., phenomenon.
fe-o, -a, ugly.
ferocidad, f., cruelty, ferocity.
ferviente, fervent, ardent.
feudalismo, m., feudalism.
fiar, to trust.
ficción, f., fiction, invention.
fiel, loyal, faithful.
fiera, f., (wild) beast.
fiesta, f., fun, festivity, festival.
figura, f., figure, shape, form, face.
figurar, to figure, imagine.
fijamente, firmly, attentively.
fijar, to fix; refl., to remember; —se en, to fix the attention upon, notice, remark.
fijeza, f., fixedness.
fij-o, -a, firm, fixed.
fin, m., end, aim; al —, at last, finally; en —, finally.
finca, f., estate.
firmar, to sign.
firmeza, f., firmness.
firmísim-o, -a, firmest, most resolute.
física, f., physics.
físic-o, -a, physical.
flaqueza, f., feebleness, weakness.
flor, f., flower.
florecilla, f., little flower.
florecita, f., small flower.
florid-o, -a, flowery.
foguear, to set fire, arouse affection.
fondo, m., rear, bottom, depth.
forcejear, to struggle.
forma, f., form, shame, manner.
formación, f., formation.
formalidad, f., formality, gravity.
formar, to form.
fórmula, f., formula.
foro, m., back of stage.
fortaleza, f., strength.
fortificar, to fortify, strengthen.
fortuna, f., fortune.
forzar, to force.
forzos-o, -a, necessary.
frágil, frail, weak.
francés, -a, French.
Francia, f., France.
franc-o, -a, clear, free.
franco, m., franc (about 20 cents).
franquear, to free, release; — el paso, to open the way, make the way clear.
frasco, m., flask, bottle.
frase, f., phrase.
fraternal, brotherly, fraternal.
frecuencia, f., frequency.
frecuentar, to frequent.
frenesí, m., frenzy.
frente, f., face, front, forehead; en —, adv., before.
fresc-o, -a, cool, gay.
fríamente, coldly.
frí-o, a, cold, frigid.
frivolidad, f., frivolity.
fruncir, to gather, wrinkle; — el ceño, to frown.
fruta, f., fruit.
frutero, m., fruit dish.
fruto, m., fruit.
fue, pret. of ir.
fue, pret. of ser.
fuego, m., fire.
fuera, imp. subj. of ser.
fuera de, out of; away from; — sí, beside one's self.
fueron, pret. of ser.
fuerte, strong, stout, vigorous.
fuerte, adv., forcibly, deeply.
fuertemente, forcibly.
fuerza, f., force, vigor; a la —, by force.
fuese, imp. subj. of ser.
fuesen, imp. subj. of ser.
fui, pret. of ser.
fuimos, pret. of ser.
fuiste, pret. of ser.
fundación, f., foundation, endowment.
fundador, m., founder.
fundamento, m., cause, reason, foundation.
fundar, to found, establish.
fundir, to melt, fuse, cast.
fúnebre, mournful.
funest-o, -a, dismal, sad, dreary.
furios-o, -a, furious.
furor, m., fury, anger.
fusión, f., fusion.
G
galán, m., lover, gallant.
gana, f., pleasure, desire.
ganar, to gain, earn, win, exceed, surpass.
gancho, m., hook.
garabatito, m., little marks, little scratches.
garabato, m., scratches, scrawls.
García, prop. noun.
gato, m., cat.
generación, f., generation.
general, general.
generosamente, generously.
generos-o, -a, generous, noble.
gente, f., people.
gentío, m., crowd.
gestionar, to manage, contrive, obtain.
gesto, m., gesture, expression.
gigante, m., giant.
Gil, prop. noun.
girar, to turn round, revolve.
gloria, f., glory.
glorios-o, -a, glorious.
gobernar, to govern, direct.
gobierno, m., government.
goce, m., enjoyment.
golpe, m., blow, stroke.
golpear, to beat, knock, strike.
gozar, to enjoy.
gozo, m., joy, pleasure.
gozos-o, -a, joyful.
gracia, f., grace, elegance, taste; pl., thanks.
gracios-o, -a, gracious, pleasant, graceful, beautiful, pleasing.
grado, m., will, pleasure.
gramo, m., gramme.
gran, see grande.
grande, great, tall.
grandemente, greatly, very much.
grandeza, f., grandeur, greatness.
grandísim-o, -a, greatest.
gratitud, f., gratitude.
grave, grave, important.
gravedad, f., gravity.
Gravelinas, prop. noun.
gritar, to scream, cry out.
grito, m., cry, scream; a —s, loudly.
grupito, m., cluster, little cluster.
grupo, m., group.
gruta, f., grotto.
grutesc-o, -a, grotesque.
guante, m., glove.
guardar, to keep, preserve, guard.
guardia, f., guard.
Guardiana, prop. noun.
guardiana, f., guardian.
gustar, to please, like.
gusto, m., pleasure, taste, liking.
H
ha, pres. of haber.
ha, see hace.
haber, to have; impers., hay, there is, there are; había, there was, there were; — que, must, is necessary; — de, is to, have to, must; allá se les haya, it does not concern me.
hábil, clever, skilful.
habitación, f., room, habitation.
habitar, to inhabit, live, dwell.
hábito, m., habit, habitude, custom, dress.
hablar, to speak, talk.
habrá, fut. of haber.
habré, fut. of haber.
hace, ago; — poco, little while ago; — mucho, long ago; — tiempo, some time ago; — años, some years ago; — días, some days ago.
hacer, to do, make, cause, give, have; — caso, to heed; — caso de, to pay attention to; — el oso, to pay court, make love; — juego, to correspond; — frente, to face.
hacia, prep., about, toward.
haciendo, pres. part. of hacer.
haga (le), imperat. of hacer.
haga, pres. subj. of hacer.
hagas, pres. subj. of hacer.
hago, pres. of hacer.
hallar, to find.
hallazgo, m., find, discovery.
hambre, f., hunger; tener —, to be hungry.
han, pres. of haber.
hará, fut. of hacer.
harás, fut. of hacer.
haré, fut. of hacer.
haremos, fut. of hacer.
haría, cond. of hacer.
harías, cond. of hacer.
harto, enough, sufficiently, quite.
has, pres. of haber.
hasta, prep., until, up to, as far as; — que, conj., until.
hasta, adv., even.
hastiar, to offend, disgust.
hay, see haber.
haya, pres. subj. of haber.
haz, imperat. of hacer.
he, pres. of haber.
hechicer-o, -a, charming, bewitching.
hech-o, -a, past part. of hacer.
hecho, m., fact, act, deed.
hemos, pres. of haber.
Hendaya, Hendaye.
heredar, to inherit.
heredera, f., heiress.
herencia, f., inheritance.
herid-o, -a, wounded, hurt.
herir, to strike, wound.
hermana, f., sister; prima —, first cousin.
hermano, m., brother.
hermosísim-o, -a, very fine.
hermos-o, -a, fine, beautiful, handsome.
hermosura, f., beauty.
hice, pret. of hacer.
hiere, imperat. of herir.
hierro, m., iron.
hija, f., daughter, child.
hijo, m., son, child.
hilo, m., thread, bond.
himeneo, m., marriage, union.
historia, f., history, tale, story.
hizo, pret. of hacer.
hociquito, m., little mouth, little face.
hogar, m., home.
hoja, f., leaf.
¡hola!, what is it, hello.
hombre, m., man (also used as an interjection).
Homero, Homer.
homicida, f., murderer.
hond-o, -a, profound.
honor, m., honor.
honra, f., honor.
honradez, f., honesty, integrity.
honradísim-o, -a, very honorable.
honrad-o, -a, honest, honorable.
honrar, to honor.
hora, f., hour; en buen —, adv., soon, well and good.
hormiguear, to swarm, run about like ants.
horno, m., oven, furnace.
horrible, horrible.
horriblemente, horribly, frightfully.
hoy, today.
hubieras, imp. subj. of haber.
huérfana, f., orphan.
huerta, f., garden, orchard.
hueso, m., bone.
huir, to escape, flee, shun.
human-o, -a, human.
humear, to smoke, fume.
humildad, f., humility.
humilde, humble.
humillación, f., humiliation.
humo, m., smoke, vanity, pride, arrogance; bajarle los —s, to subdue one's arrogance, teach one one's position.
hurañ-o, -a, unsociable.
huye, pres. of huir.
huyendo, pres. part. of huir.
huyes, pres. of huir.
I
iba, imp. of ir.
idea, f., idea.
ideal, ideal.
idealidad, f,, ideality.
iglesia, f., church.
ignorancia, f., ignorance.
ignorar, to be ignorant of, not to know.
igualar, to equal.
iluminar, to illumine, illuminate, color.
ilusión, f., illusion, mockery.
ilustre, illustrious, celebrated.
imagen, f., image, likeness, picture.
imaginación, f., imagination.
imaginar, to imagine.
imaginari-o, -a, imaginary.
imitar, to imitate.
impaciencia, f., impatience.
impaciente, impatient.
impedir, to prevent.
imperiosamente, imperiously, haughtily.
imperios-o, -a, imperious, haughty.
impertinente, impertinent.
impidan, pres. subj. of impedir.
implantación, f., installation, establishment.
implicar, to implicate, involve.
implorar, to implore, beg.
imponer, to impose.
importar, to matter, concern.
imposible, impossible.
imposible, m., impossibility.
impropi-o, -a, improper, unbecoming.
improvisación, f., improvisation.
impulsar, to stimulate.
impulso, m., impulse.
inaudit-o, -a, unheard of, unprecedented.
inauguración, f., inauguration.
incansable, untiring, indefatigable.
incapaz, unable, incapable.
inciert-o, -a, uncertain.
incipiente, incipient.
inclinar, to incline; refl., to bow.
incluir, to include.
incógnit-o, -a, unknown.
incólume, pure, virtuous, unharmed.
incomodad-o, -a, inconvenient.
incomodar, to inconvenience.
incomparable, incomparable.
incompatibilidad, f., incompatibility.
incondicional, unconditional.
inconmovible, immovable.
inconsciente, unconscious.
inconveniente, improper, unseemly.
incorporar, refl., to sit up.
incorregible, incorrigible.
incredulidad, f., incredulity.
incrédul-o, -a, incredulous.
increíble, incredible.
indecis-o, -a, undecided, irresolute.
indecorosamente, indecorously.
indecoros-o, -a, indecorous, unbecoming.
independencia, f., independence.
indestructible, indestructible.
indeterminad-o, -a, indeterminate, indefinite.
indicar, to indicate.
indignar, to provoke, be angry, be indignant.
indign-o, -a, unworthy.
indique, pres. subj. of indicar.
indisciplinar, refl., to destroy the discipline.
índole, f., kind, nature.
indulgencia, f., indulgence.
indulgente, indulgent.
indulto, m., pardon.
inefable, ineffable, unspeakable.
inexcusable, inexcusable.
inextinguible, inextinguishable.
infalible, sure, unfailing, infallible.
infame, infamous.
infancia, f., infancy, childhood.
infantil, infantine, childish.
infeliz, unhappy, unfortunate.
inferior, inferior, lower, less.
infinitamente, infinitely.
infinit-o, -a, infinite.
inflexible, inflexible.
inflexión, f., inflection.
influencia, f., influence.
informar, to inform.
infundir, to inspire, cause.
ingerencia, f., interference.
ingrat-o, -a, ungrateful.
ingresar, to enter.
iniciativ-o, -a, initiative.
iniquidad, f., iniquity.
injuriar, to injure, insult, offend.
inmediatamente, immediately.
inmens-o, -a, immense, vast.
inmoderad-o, -a, immoderate.
inmovilizad-o, -a, fixed, immovable.
innumerable, innumerable, numberless.
inocencia, f., innocence.
inocente, innocent, simple, harmless.
inocentísim-o, -a, most innocent.
inofensiv-o, -a, harmless.
inopinadamente, unexpectedly.
inoportunamente, untimely, inopportune.
inquiet-o, -a, restless, anxious.
inquietud, f., anxiety, restlessness.
insan-o, -a, insane, crazy.
insensible, insensible.
insidios-o, -a, crafty, wily.
insistir, to insist, persist.
inspirar, to inspire.
instalar, to install.
instante, m., moment, instant; al —, immediately.
instigador, m., instigator.
instintiv-o, -a, instinctive.
instinto, m., instinct.
instituir, to appoint, institute, make.
instituto, m., institute, institution.
instituye, pres. of instituir.
insubordinación, f., insubordination.
insubordinar, to become insubordinate.
inteligencia, f., intelligence.
inteligente, intelligent.
inteligentísim-o, -a, very intelligent.
intención, f., intention.
intensísim-o, -a, very intense, very ardent.
intens-o, -a, intense, ardent.
interés, m., interest.
interesante, interesting.
interesar, to interest.
interior, interior.
interior, m., interior.
internar, to enter, penetrate.
interponer, to interpose.
interpretar, to interpret, explain.
interpuesto, past part. of interponer.
interrogar, to interrogate, question.
interrogue, pres. subj. of interrogar.
interrogué, pret. of interrogar.
interrumpir, to interrupt, suspend.
intervenga, pres. subj. of intervenir.
intervenir, to intervene.
intimidad, f., intimacy.
íntim-o, -a, intimate.
intolerable, intolerable, insufferable.
introducir, to introduce, intrude.
inútil, useless.
invadir, to invade, attack.
invento, m., invention.
inventor, m., inventor.
invierno, m., winter.
invitar, to invite.
ir, to go, to be.
ira, f., fury, anger.
iracund-o, -a, passionate.
irritación, f., irritation.
izquierd-o, -a, left.
J
¡ja, ja! represents the sound of laughter.
jactancia, f., boasting.
jamás, never.
jaqueca, f., annoyance, distress.
jarabe, f., syrup.
jardín, m., garden.
jarrón, m., urn.
jazmín, m., jasmine.
jefe, m., head.
Jerez, prop. noun.
Jesús, m., Jesus; ¡—! heaven! Oh Heavens! ¡— mío! my heavens! ¡— me valga! heaven help me! heaven protect me!
jocos-o, -a, jolly, merry, humorous.
José, m., Joseph.
Josefina, f., Josephine.
joven, young.
joven, m. and f. young man, young woman.
jovencita, f., girl, young woman.
jovial, jovial, merry.
Juan, m., John.
jubilar, to retire (as an officer by limit of age).
juegan, pres. of jugar.
juego, m., play, sport.
jugar, to play.
juguete, m., toy.
juguetón, -a, playful.
juicio, m., judgment, idea, good sense, mind.
juicios-o, -a, judicious, prudent.
juntito, see junto.
junt-o, -a, united, together.
junto, adv., near.
Júpiter, prop. noun.
jurar, to swear.
just-o, -a, just, correct.
juvenil, juvenile, youthful.
juventud, f., youth, youthfulness.
juzgar, to judge.
K
kilómetro, m., kilometre.
L
la, the.
la, pron., her, that, that one, it, you; pl., them.
laboratorio, m., laboratory.
laborios-o, -a, laborious.
lado, m., side.
lágrima, f., tear.
langosta, f., locust, lobster, grasshopper.
lanzar, to throw, fling, launch.
lápiz, m., pencil.
larg-o, -a, generous, liberal, long.
lástima, f., pity; ¡qué — de hombre! what a misfortune! poor man!
lastimar, to grieve for, have compassion for, hurt, wound.
lastre, m., ballast, judgment.
lateral, lateral.
Lázaro, prop. noun.
lazo, m., bond.
le, him, to him, to her, you, to you; pl., to them.
leal, loyal, faithful.
leche, f., milk.
leer, to read.
legal, legal.
legítim-o, -a, legitimate.
lejan-o, -a, distant.
lejos, far away, distant.
lengua, f., tongue.
lenguaje, m., language.
lentamente, slowly.
lentitud, f., slowness.
lent-o, -a, slow.
Leonardo, prop. noun.
lesión, f., lesion.
levantar, to lift, raise; refl. to arise, get up.
leve, light, trifling.
ley, f., law.
leyendo, pres. part. of leer.
libertad, f., liberty, freedom.
libertino, m., rake, debauchee.
librar, to free, rid.
libre, free.
libro, m., book.
lid, m., contest, fight.
ligar, to bind, fasten.
ligeramente, lightly.
ligereza, f., agility, swiftness, levity, frivolity.
liger-o, -a, light.
limadura, f., filing.
limitad-o, -a, limited.
limitar, to limit.
límite, m., limit.
limpieza, f., neatness.
lindísim-o, -a, very pretty, very handsome.
lind-o, -a, pretty, handsome.
liquidación, f., liquidation, settlement.
litúrgic-o, -a, liturgical.
liviandad, f., levity, inconstancy.
lo, the, it, so.
lo, that; — que, what, whatever.
local, m., place, spot.
loc-o, -a, mad, wild, crazy.
locura, f., madness, absurdity.
locutorio, m., parlor.
lógica, f., logic.
lograr, to obtain, succeed.
Lolín, prop. noun.
Londres, m., London.
Lope, prop. noun.
loquilla, f., silly little girl (a diminutive of loca).
lote, m., lot, share, allotment.
lozan-o, -a, exuberant, over-abundant.
lucid-o, -a, enlightened, clear.
lucir, to shine, show off, show to advantage, surpass.
lucha, f., struggle.
luchar, to struggle.
luego, adv., immediately, then, also; hasta —, good-bye for a little while.
lugar, m., place.
lujo, m., luxury, costliness.
lujos-o, -a, costly, luxurious.
Lulú, prop. noun.
luminos-o, -a, luminous.
luna, f., moon.
lunes, m., Monday.
lu-z, f., pl. -ces, light.
LL
llamar, to name, call, style.
llave, f., key.
llegar, to reach, arrive, succeed; — a, to happen, come to.
llegue, pres. subj. of llegar.
lleguen, pres. subj. of llegar.
llenar, to fill.
llen-o, -a, full; de —, completely, entirely.
llevad, imperat. of llevar.
llevar, to carry, guide, lift, take, raise, keep up, maintain, conduct (sometimes used for haber).
llorar, to weep, cry.
lloriquear, to whine, cry.
lloros-o, -a, tearful.
M
maciz-o, -a, solid.
macizo, m., solid part, cluster.
mademoiselle, miss (French).
madera, f., wood.
madre, f., mother.
madrecita, f., little mother.
Madrid, Madrid.
madriguera, f., den, hole.
maestra, f., mistress, teacher.
maestro, m., master, teacher.
Magdalena, f., Magdalene.
mágico, m., magician, necromancer; el — prodigioso, the wonder-working magician.
magín, m., imagination.
magnificencia, f., magnificence.
magnífic-o, -a, rich, costly, splendid, magnificent.
magn-o, -a, great.
majestad, f., majesty.
mal, m., evil.
mal, adv., badly.
maldad, f., depravity, wickedness.
maldecir, to curse, blame.
maldigas, pres. subj. of maldecir.
maldit-o, -a, cursed, perverse.
malhumorad-o, -a, ill-humored, peevish.
malicia, f., malice.
malicios-o, -a, malicious.
malign-o, -a, malignant, malicious.
mal-o, -a, evil, bad.
maltratar, to abuse, maltreat.
malla, f., mesh, network.
mamparo, m., partition.
mandar, to command, order, send.
manejar, to manage, employ.
manera, f., manner.
manguito, m., sleeve-protector.
manifestar, to manifest, declare.
manifiesta, pres. of manifestar.
manifieste, pres. subj. of manifestar.
mano, f., hand.
manosear, to handle.
mantel, m., tablecloth.
mantilla, f., mantilla, head-cover.
manzana, f., apple.
maña, f., skill, cleverness, artifice, evil habit.
mañana, f., morning; —, adv., tomorrow.
máquina, f., machine, engine.
maquinación, f., machination, conspiracy, plot.
maquinalmente, mechanically.
maquinaria, f., machinery, mechanics.
mar, m., sea.
maravilla, f., wonder, marvel; a —, marvellously.
maravillos-o, -a, wonderful, marvellous.
marcar, to mark, designate, indicate.
marcha, f., march, walk.
marchar, to go, march, move on, walk, progress; refl., to go away, walk away.
mareante, monotonous.
María, f., Mary.
Mariano, prop. noun.
marido, m., husband.
Marqués, m., marquis.
martirio, m., martyrdom.
más, adv., more, most; — bien, rather; de —, extra, too many; — que, more than, other than; a —, in addition, besides.
mas, conj., but, yet, however.
máscara, f., mask, pretext.
matar, to kill.
matemática, f., mathematics.
materia, f., matter, subject; entrar en —, to commence a subject.
maternidad, f., maternity, motherhood.
matrimonial, matrimonial.
matrimonio, m., marriage, matrimony.
Máximo, prop. noun.
mayor, greater, older, greatest.
mayorcit-o, -a, little older.
me, me, to me, for me, myself.
mediana, f., little thing.
median-o, -a, medium.
mediar, to intervene.
medicina, f., medicine, cure.
medi-o, -a, half.
medio, m., means, medium, agency, middle; en — de, in the midst of.
mediodía, m., noon.
meditabund-o, -a, meditating.
meditación, f., meditation.
meditar, to meditate.
medros-o, -a, fearful, timorous.
Mefistófeles, Mephistopheles.
mejilla, f., cheek.
mejor, better, best.
melancólic-o, -a, sad, gloomy, melancholy.
memoria, f., memory.
memorios-o, -a, full of memories, of recollections.
menester, m., need; ser —, to be necessary.
menor, less, smaller.
menos, adv., less, least; lo —, at least.
menos, except, unless.
mental, mental.
mente, f., mind.
mentira, f., lie, falsehood.
mentiros-o, -a, lying, false.
menudencia, f., trifle, little thing.
menudillos, m. pl., giblets.
mequetrefe, m., fellow, intriguer.
merecer, to deserve, merit.
merezco, pres. of merecer.
mérito, m., merit, worth.
mesa, f., table.
metal, m., metal.
metaloide, m., metalloid.
metalúrgico, m., metallurgist.
meter, to put, cause, interfere; refl., to go, interfere.
mezclar, to mix, mingle.
mezquin-o, -a, mean, poor.
mí, me; ¡ay de —! alas for me! ¡triste de —! poor me!
mi, my.
miedo, m., fear.
mientras, while, whilst.
mil, thousand.
milímetro, m., millimetre.
militar, m., soldier.
millón, m., million.
millonada, f., (about a) million.
mimosa, f., sensitive plant.
mina, f., mine.
mineral, mineral.
mínim-o, -a, least, smallest.
minuto, m., minute.
mí-o, -a, my, mine; poss. pron., el mío, la mía, mine.
mira, f., aim; estar a la —, to be on the lookout.
mirada, f., glance, gaze.
miradita, f., (tender) little glance.
mirar, to look, observe, consider; — por, to look out for.
misa, f., mass.
miseria, f., misery, misfortune.
mism-o, -a, same, very, self, itself.
misterio, m., mystery.
misterios-o, -a, mysterious.
místic-o, -a, mystical.
mitad, f., half.
mixtificación, f., mystification.
mocito, m., young fellow.
modelo, m., model.
modestia, f., modesty.
modest-o, -a, modest.
modo, m., mode, way, manner; de — que,so that.
mojar, to wet.
molestar, to molest, trouble.
molestísim-o, -a, very vexatious, very annoying.
molest-o, -a, vexatious.
momento, m., time, moment; al —, at once, instantly.
monada, f., grimace, little thing.
mondar, to pare, peel.
monísim-o, -a, pretty, nice.
monja, f., nun.
monjil, m., dress (of a nun).
monomanía, f., monomania.
monstruo, m., monster.
monstruos-o, -a, monstrous.
montaña, f., mountain.
monte, m., mountain, forest, thicket, difficulty.
morada, f., abode, residence.
moral, moral.
morar, to inhabit, reside, dwell.
morder, to bite.
morir, to die.
mortificación, f., affliction, mortification.
mortificar, to afflict, grieve.
mosaico, m., mosaic.
moscardón, m., gadfly.
mostrar, to show, pretend.
motivo, m., motive, occasion.
mover, to move, impel.
móvil, movable.
movimiento, m., movement.
muchacha, f., girl.
muchísim-o, -a, very many, very much, very great.
much-o, -a, much, many.
mucho, adv., much, greatly.
mudar, to change.
muero, pres. of morir.
muerte, f., death.
muert-o, -a, dead.
muerto past part. of morir.
muestra, pres. of mostrar.
muestra, f., indication, sign.
mueva, pres. subj. of mover.
muevas, pres. subj. of mover.
mueve, pres. of mover.
mujer, f., wife, woman.
mujercita, f., little woman.
múltiple, multiple, many.
mundan-o, -a, worldly, mundane.
mundito, m., little world.
mundo, m., world, society.
muñeca, f., doll, puppet.
muñeco, m., puppet.
murieron, pret. of morir.
murió, pret. of morir.
muro, m., wall.
musaraña, f., shrewmouse; pensar en las —s, not to give attention to what you are doing.
música, f., music.
mutación, f., scene (in a theater).
muy, very, quite.
N
nacer, to be born.
nacisteis, pret. of nacer.
nada, nothing, anything.
nadie, no one, nobody.
narrador, m., narrator.
natural, natural.
naturaleza, f., nature.
naturalidad, f., candor, naturalness.
naturalmente, naturally, of course.
navegación, f., voyage, trip, passage.
necedad, f., imprudence, foolishness.
necesari-o, -a, necessary.
necesitar, to need, want; necesito, I need.
negar, to deny, refuse.
negocio, m., business, affair, transaction.
negr-o, -a, black.
nene, m., baby.
nervio, m., nerve.
nervios-o, -a, nervous.
ni, neither, nor.
niega, pres. of negar.
nigromántico, m., necromancer.
ningún, see ninguno.
ningun-o, -a, any, none, no.
niña, f., girl, child.
niñera, f., nurse-girl, maid.
niñez, f., childhood.
niño, m., child, boy.
no, no, not; que —, of course not, no (emphatic).
nobilísim-o, -a, very noble.
noble, noble.
noblemente, nobly.
noche, f., night; de —, by night.
nombrar, to name, appoint.
nombre, m., name.
normal, normal.
nos, us, to us.
nosotr-os, -as, we, us, ours, ourselves.
nota f., note.
notar, to note, remark.
notario, m., notary.
noticia, f., notice, information, knowledge.
novedad, f., novelty.
novela, f., novel, story.
novicia, f., novice, probationer.
novio, m., suitor.
nube, f., cloud.
nuestr-o, -a, our, ours.
Nueva, prop. noun.
nueve, nine.
nuev-o, -a, new, modern.
número, m., number, figure.
nunca, never.
O
o, or.
obedecer, to obey, submit.
obediencia, f., obedience.
objeto, m., object, purpose, aim.
obligación, f., obligation.
obligar, to oblige, compel.
obra, f., work, deed.
obrero, m., workman.
obscuramente, obscurely.
obscurecer, to obscure, darken.
obscuridad, f., darkness, obscurity.
obscur-o, -a, obscure, dark, confused.
obsequiar, to pay attention to, treat.
observación, f., observation.
observar, to observe.
obstáculo, m., obstacle.
obtener, to obtain.
obtengamos, pres. subj. of obtener.
ocasión, f., occasion, opportunity.
ocio, m., leisure.
ocios-o, -a, idle, useless.
ocultar, to hide, conceal.
ocupación, f., occupation, business.
ocupar, to occupy.
ocurrir, to occur, happen.
ocho, eight.
ochocient-os, -as, eight hundred.
odio, m., aversion, hatred.
ofender, to offend.
ofrecer, to promise, offer.
ofrenda, f., offering.
¡Oh!, oh!
oíd-o, -a, past part. of oír.
oído, m., ear.
oiga, imperat. of oír.
oiga, pres. subj. of oír.
oigan, pres. subj. of oír.
oigo, pres. of oír.
oír, to hear, listen, understand.
oís, pres. of oír.
oíste, pret. of oír.
ojal, m., buttonhole.
ojeriza, f., spite, ill-will, hatred.
ojito, m., little eye.
ojo, m., eye.
Olimpo, m., Olympus.
olvidar, to forget.
olvido, m., oblivion, forgetfulness.
once, eleven.
operación, f., operation, transaction.
operario, m., workman, operative.
opinar, to think.
opinión, f., opinion, idea, notion, impression.
oponer, to oppose.
oponga, pres. subj. of oponer.
oportunidad, f., opportunity.
oprimir, to oppress.
oprobio, m., ignominy, dishonor, shame.
opulencia, f., wealth, opulence.
oración, f., prayer.
oratorio, m., oratory, chapel.
orden, f., order.
ordenanza, m., orderly, clerk.
ordenar, to arrange, assort, command, direct.
ordinario, m., ordinary; de —, adv., frequently, many times.
oreja, f., ear.
organismo, m., organism.
orgullo, m., pride.
oro, m., gold.
os, pl., you, to you.
oso, m., bear.
otr-o, -a, other, another; — tanto, so many.
Otumba, prop. noun.
oye, pres. of oír.
oye, imperat. of oír; ¡—! hear!
oyen, pres. of oír.
oyendo, pres. part. of oír.
oyes, pres. of oír.
oyese, imp. subj. of oír.
P
paciencia, f., patience.
padecer, to suffer, bear.
padecer, m., suffering.
padecimiento, m., suffering.
padezco, pres. of padecer.
padre, m., father; pl., parents.
país, m., country.
paisaje, m., landscape.
paisajito, m., little landscape.
pajarita, f., little bird.
pájaro, m., bird.
palabra, f., word, speech; media —, hint.
palabrita, f., word, little word full of meaning.
palacio, m., house, palace.
palo, m., blow (with a stick).
pan, m., bread.
pandero, m., tambourine, gabbler, chatterbox.
pantalla, f., lampshade, firescreen.
Pantoja, prop. noun.
pañuelo, m., handkerchief.
papá, m., father.
papel, m., part, rôle, paper, bill.
para, for, to, in order to; — que, in order that; ¿— qué? why? wherefore?
paraíso, m., Paradise.
parecer, to appear, seem.
parecer, m., opinion, advice.
parecid-o, -a, like, similar, resembling.
pared, f., wall.
pareja, f., pair, couple.
parentela, f., relatives, relations.
parezca, pres. subj. of parecer.
parezco, pres. of parecer.
pariente, m., relative.
París, Paris.
parque, m., park.
parte, f., part, place; en otra —, adv., elsewhere; a mala —, unfavorably.
participar, to inform.
particularmente, specially, particularly.
partida, f., departure.
partidari-o, -a, favorable.
partidario, m., partisan.
partidario, partisan, favorable.
partido, m., part.
partir, to part, depart.
pasadizo, m., passage.
pasad-o, -a, past.
pasado, m., past.
pasar, to pass, send, take, go on, be the matter, enter.
pasear, to walk; refl., to walk about, walk to and fro.
paseo, m., walk, drive.
pasión, f., passion.
pasioncilla, f., slight affection, fancy.
pasmar, to wonder, be astonished.
paso, m., pace, step, gait, passage.
patadita, f., little step, little stamp.
paternal, paternal.
paternalmente, paternally.
paternidad, f., paternity.
patern-o, -a, paternal.
patétic-o, -a, pathetic.
patio, m., yard, (interior) courtyard.
patita, f., little foot.
patrocinio, m., protection, patronage.
Patros, prop. noun.
pausa, f., pause.
pausar, to pause.
paz, f., peace.
pecado, m., sin.
pecador, m., sinner.
pecadora, f., sinner.
pedacito, m., little piece.
pedir, to ask, demand.
pegar, to beat, fire, throw; — fuego a, to set fire to.
pégue (me), imperat. of pegar.
peldaño, m., step.
pelear, to fight, contend.
peligro, m., danger, peril.
pelito, m., little hair.
pelo, m., hair.
pena, f., pain, grief, trouble.
penetración, f., penetration.
penetrar, to penetrate.
penita, f., little pain, little grief.
penitencia, f., penitence, repentance.
penitente m. and f., penitent.
penos-o, -a, difficult.
pensamiento, m., thought, mind.
pensar, to think, mean, intend.
pensativ-o, -a, pensive, thoughtful.
peor, worse, worst.
Pepito, Joe.
pequeñit-o, -a, younger, very small.
pequeñ-o, -a, little, small.
pequeñuel-o, -a, little, small.
perceptible, perceptible.
perder, to lose, miss, destroy, ruin.
perdición, f., ruin, perdition.
pérdida, f., loss, waste.
perdón, m., pardon, remission.
perdonar, to pardon.
perecer, to die, perish.
perezco, pres. of perecer.
perezos-o, -a, lazy, slow.
perfect-o, -a, perfect, complete.
perfilar, to draw in outline, sketch.
permanecer, to stay, remain.
permanezcas, pres. subj. of permanecer.
permiso, m., permit, permission.
permitir, to permit.
pero, but.
perrería, f., evil thoughts, bad things.
Perret, prop. noun.
perseguir, to purchase.
perseverancia, f., perseverance.
perseverante, persevering.
persona, f., person.
personaje, m., personage, character in a play.
persuadir, to persuade; refl., to be persuaded.
persuasión, f., persuasion.
pertenecer, to belong.
pertenezco, pres. of pertenecer.
perturbador, m., disturber.
pesadilla, f., nightmare.
pesar, to weigh, repent, trouble.
peseta, f., peseta (about 20 cents).
peso, m., weighing.
peto, m., stomacher.
petrificar, to petrify.
piano, m., piano.
pícara, f., rogue, rascal.
picardía, f., malice, roguery, ill-will, maliciousness.
pico, m., fraction.
pida, imperat. of pedir.
pide, imperat. of pedir.
pides, pres. of pedir.
pidiendo, pres. part. of pedir.
pidió, pret. of pedir.
pido, pres. of pedir.
pie, m., foot; en —, standing.
piedad, f., piety, pity, mercy.
piedra, f., stone.
piensa, pres. of pensar.
piensas, pres. of pensar.
piense, pres. subj. of pensar.
pienso, pres. of pensar.
pierda, imperat. of perder; — cuidado, rest assured.
pierda, pres. subj. of perder.
pierdas, pres. subj. of perder.
pierde, pres. of perder.
pierdo, pres. of perder.
pieza, f., piece.
Pilar, prop. noun.
pintar, to paint, depict, describe.
pisar, to trample.
piso, m., floor, story; — bajo, ground floor.
placenter-o, -a, joyful, merry.
placidez, f., placidity, peacefulness.
plan, m., plan.
plancha, f., smoothing-iron; cuarto de la —, laundry.
planchar, to iron.
planetari-o, -a, planetary.
plano, m., plan.
planta, f., plant.
plantear, to plant, establish, outline.
plantón, m., delay.
platicar, to converse.
plato, m., plate, dish.
platónic-o, -a, Platonic.
plen-o, -a, full, complete.
plomo, m., lead.
pluma, f., pen.
plural, plural.
pobre, poor; la —, poor woman; ¡— de mí! poor me!
pobrecit-o, -a, poor little.
pobrecito, m., poor little fellow, poor young man.
pobreza, f., poverty, indigence.
poc-o, -a, little, few.
poco, m., little, short time.
poco, adv., little.
podamos, pres. subj. of poder.
poder, to be able, can.
poder, m., power.
poderos-o, -a, powerful.
podrá, fut. of poder.
podrán, fut. of poder.
podrás, fut. of poder.
podré, fut. of poder.
podremos, fut. of poder.
podría, cond. of poder.
podrías, cond. of poder.
poeta, m., poet.
poétic-o, -a, poetical.
polizonte, m., spy.
pon(te), imperat. of poner.
ponderar, to exaggerate.
pondría, cond. of poner.
poner, to put, fix, place, set, put on, impose, arrange, call, take; refl., to become.
ponga, pres. subj. of poner.
pongas, pres. subj. of poner.
pongo, pres. of poner.
ponzoños-o, -a, poisonous.
poquitín, little, very little.
poquit-o, -a, very little.
por, for, by, to, in order to, in, on, along, about, through, on account of; ¿— qué? why? — ... que, however; — encima de, above; — aquí, here; — entre, among, between; — muy, however.
porcelana, f., porcelain.
porción, f., part, portion.
porque, because.
porqué, m., cause, reason.
portalón, m., large door.
portero, m., porter, doorkeeper.
poseedor, m., possessor.
poseer, to have, hold, possess.
posible, possible.
positiv-o, -a, positive.
postre, m., dessert.
postura, f., posture, position.
potencial, potential.
potente, powerful.
potestad, f., power.
práctica, f., practice.
practicable, practicable.
práctic-o, -a, practical.
preámbulo, m., preamble, circumlocution.
precaución, f., precaution.
precio, m., price, value.
preciosidad, f., excellence.
precios-o, -a, precious.
precipitar, to hurry.
precisamente, precisely.
precisión, f., precision.
precis-o, -a, necessary, precise.
preferencia, f., choice, preference.
preferir, to prefer, choose.
prefiero, pres. of preferir.
preguntar, to question, ask.
prematur-o, -a, premature, untimely.
premio, m., reward, prize.
prenda, f. pl., talents, accomplishments.
preocupar, to preoccupy.
preparar, to prepare.
presagiar, to presage, predict.
presencia, f., presence.
presentar, to present.
presente, present; tener —, to remember.
preservar, to preserve, protect.
prestar, to lend, pay (attention).
presupuesto, m., estimate, presumed cost.
presuros-o, -a, quick, prompt.
pretender, to seek for, request.
pretendiente, m., suitor.
pretexto, m., pretext, pretence.
preveamos, pres. subj. of prever.
prevenir, to warn, prevent, be prepared.
prever, to foresee.
previamente, first.
previsión, f., foresight.
prima, f., premium, option.
prima, f., cousin.
primer, see primero.
primer-o, -a, first.
primero, adv., first.
prim-o, -a, first.
primor, m., skill, dexterity.
primoros-o, -a, elegant, beautiful.
principalmente, principally.
principiar, to begin, commence.
principio, m., beginning.
prisa, f., haste.
privad-o, -a, private.
privar, to deprive.
privilegiad-o, -a, privileged.
probar, to try, taste, prove.
problema, m., problem.
proceder, to proceed, go on.
procedimiento, m., process, proceeding.
proclamar, to declare, proclaim.
procurar, to try, endeavor.
prodigio, m., prodigy.
prodigios-o, -a, prodigious, astonishing, remarkable, wonderful.
producir, to produce, cause.
producto, m., product, output, proceeds.
profesor, m., teacher, professor.
profund-o, -a, deep, profound.
prohibir, to forbid, prohibit.
promesa, f., promise, vow.
prometer, to promise.
pronto, adv., promptly, quickly; por de —, for the present, for the time being; por el —, in the meantime.
propi-o, -a, own, personal, proper.
proponer, to propose.
proposición, f., proposition, suggestion.
propósito, m., purpose, design; a — de, with regard to.
proscenio, m., proscenium.
proseguir, to pursue, continue.
protección, f., protection, favor.
protector, m., protector.
proteger, to protect, favor.
protestar, to protest.
provocar, to excite, provoke.
provoque, imperat. of provocar.
próxim-o, -a, near, next, nearest.
prueba, pres. of probar.
prueba, f., proof, test, trial.
pruebe, pres. subj. of probar.
públicamente, publicly.
públic-o, -a, public.
público, m., public.
puchero, m., dish, earthen pot.
pudiera, imp. subj. of poder.
pudieran, imp. subj. of poder.
pudieras, imp. subj. of poder.
pudiese, imp. subj. of poder.
pudor, m., modesty.
pudoros-o, -a, modest.
pueda, pres. subj. of poder.
puedan, pres. subj. of poder.
puede, pres. of poder.
pueden, pres. of poder.
puedes, pres. of poder.
puedo, pres. of poder.
puerilidad, f., puerility, childishness.
puerta, f., door.
pues, adv., well, then, therefore, besides; — bien, very well.
puesto, past part. of poner.
puesto, m., post.
pulimentar, to polish.
pulsar, to touch, try tentatively, feel the pulse.
pulso, m., pulse, care, steady hand.
puntar, to indicate.
puntilla, f.; de —s, on tiptoe.
punto, m., point, moment, place; primer —, the greatest, the very first one; en —, adv., exactly; a —, adv., in order.
puntualidad, f., punctuality.
pureza, f., purity.
purificación, f., purification.
purificar, to purify, cleanse.
purifiquen, pres. subj. of purificar.
pur-o, -a, pure.
pusiera, imp. subj. of poner.
pusieron, pret. of poner.
puso, pret. of poner.
Q
que, conj., that, since, for, in the place of, let; con —, so, so then.
¿qué?, which? what? how? why? ¿a —? why? for what purpose? ¿— tal? how?
¡qué!, what! what a! how!
que, rel., who, which; el —, la —, lo —, he who, she who, that which, what; — no, of course not; no (emphatic.); a lo —, because; a —, en —, de —, that; a —, I wager.
que, adv., than, as.
quebrantar, to fatigue, weaken, break down.
quedar, to remain, sometimes used in the sense of to be.
querer, to wish, desire, seek, like, love; — mal, to wish harm, dislike.
querer, m., wish, love, affection.
queridísim-o, -a, dearest.
querid-o, -a, dear, beloved.
querrá, fut. of querer.
¿quién? who?
quien, rel., who, whom, he who, the one who.
quiera, pres. subj. of querer.
quieran, pres. subj. of querer.
quieras, pres. subj. of querer.
quiere, pres. of querer.
quieren, pres. of querer.
quieres, pres. of querer.
quiero, pres. of querer.
quiet-o, -a, quiet, calm; ¡—! stop!
quietud, f., tranquillity, quietness, calmness.
quince, fifteen.
quint-o, -a, fifth.
quisiera, imp. subj. of querer.
quisiese, imp. subj. of querer.
quitar, to take off, take away; refl, to leave, go away, put aside.
quizá, -s, perhaps.
R
radicalmente, radically.
ramita, f., little branch, slender limb.
ramito, m., little bunch, little bouquet.
ramo, m., branch, cluster, bunch, bouquet.
rápidamente, rapidly.
rápid-o, -a, rapid.
rar-o, -a, rare, strange.
rasgo, m., trait.
rastrer-o, -a, humble.
ratito, m., moment, instant.
rato, m., moment, little while.
rayo, m., flash of lightning.
razón, f., reason, right; tener —, to be right.
real, real.
realidad, f., reality.
reanudar, to renew.
rebajad-o, -a, low.
rebajar, to diminish, reduce.
rebelar, refl., to rebel, resist.
recadito, m., little message.
recado, m., message, errand; pasaré —, I will go and tell them.
recatar, to conceal.
recelar, to fear.
recelos-o, -a, timorous, distrustful.
recibir, to receive.
reciente, recent.
reclamar, to demand, claim.
recluir, to shut up.
reclusión, f., reclusion, seclusion.
recluyen, pres. of recluir.
recobrar, to recover, regain.
recoger, to collect, gather, call in, pick up, take up.
recogido, past part. of recoger.
recomendar, to recommend.
recomiendas, pres. of recomendar.
recóndit-o, -a, secret, concealed.
reconocer, to acknowledge, recognize, consider.
reconozca, pres. subj. of reconocer.
reconozco, pres. of reconocer.
recordar, to recall, recollect, remember.
recorrer, to traverse.
recrear, to amuse, divert.
recreo, m., recreation.
rectificar, to rectify, correct.
rectifiqué, pret. of rectificar.
Rector, m., rector, curate.
recuerda, pres. of recordar.
recuerde, imperat. of recordar.
recuerdo, pres. of recordar.
recuerdo, m., remembrance.
recurso, m., recourse; pl., means, resources.
rechazar, to reject, repel.
red, f., net.
redoblar, to redouble.
redondamente, absolutely.
reducir, to reduce, convert, calm, quiet.
referir, to relate, tell, report; refl., to relate to, refer to.
refiere, pres. of referir.
reflejo, m., reflected light, reflection.
reflexión, f., reflection.
reforma, f., reform.
refrescar, to refresh, revive.
refresco, m., refreshment, cold drink.
refugiar, to shelter, take refuge.
refugio, m., refuge, shelter.
regenerar, to regenerate.
régimen, m., regimen.
registrar, to examine, search.
regla, f., rule; en —, in good order.
regocijar, to rejoice.
regular, ordinary, usual.
reino, m., kingdom.
reír, to laugh.
relación, f., relation.
religios-o, -a, religious.
reloj, m., watch.
rematar, to finish, complete.
remover, to stir.
remueve, pres. of remover.
renacer, to be renewed.
rendimiento, m., subjection, submission.
rendir, refl., to give in, give way, surrender.
renegar, to deny, disown.
renovar, to renew.
renta, f., rent, income.
renunciar, to renounce, resign, abandon.
reñir, to scold.
reparar, to consider, give heed, recover.
reparto, m., distribution.
repentin-o, -a, sudden, abrupt, unforeseen.
repetir, to repeat.
repite, pres. of repetir.
repitiendo, pres. part. of repetir.
reponer, to restore, recover.
reposar, to repose, rest.
reposo, m., rest, repose.
reprender, to blame, reprehend.
representar, to represent, describe.
reptil, m., reptile.
repugnante, repugnant.
requerir, to require, notify.
Requesens, prop. noun.
resbalar, to slip, fall.
resentimiento, m., resentment.
reserva, f., reserve.
reservadísim-o, -a, very confidential.
reservar, to reserve, keep in store.
resguardo, m., receipt, security.
residencia, f., residence, home.
residir, to reside, dwell.
resignar, to resign.
resistencia, f., resistance.
resolución, f., resolution, decision.
resolver, to resolve, decide, analize, explain.
resorte, m. pl., means.
respetable, respectable.
respetar, to respect.
respeto, m., respect, regard, consideration.
respetuosamente, respectfully.
respirable, respirable, breathable.
respiración, f., respiration, breathing.
respirar, to breath, respire.
resplandecer, to shine, glow, light up.
resplandeciente, resplendent, radiant, shining.
resplandor, m., splendor, radiance.
responder, to reply, respond.
responsabilidad, f., responsibility.
responsable, responsible, accountable.
resto, m., rest; pl., remains.
resucitar, to come to life.
resueltamente, promptly, resolutely.
resuelva, pres. subj. of resolver.
resultado, m., result, outcome.
resultar, to result.
retener, to retain.
retirar, to withdraw, retire, remove.
retozar, to play, run about, frisk.
retraíd-o, -a, modest, reserved, unassuming.
retroceder, to go backward, recede, retrograde.
reunir, to unite, reunite.
revelar, to reveal.
reverend-o, -a, reverend.
revista, f., review.
revolver, to revolve, stir, turn around, disturb.
revuelt-o, -a, upside down.
revuelven, pres. of revolver.
rezar, to pray, say prayers.
rezo, m., prayer, service.
rezongar, to grumble.
ric-o, -a, rich, delicious.
ríen, pres. of reír.
riendo, pres. part. of reír.
rigidez, f., stiffness.
rígid-o, -a, rigid, severe.
rigurosamente, strictly, rigorously.
rincón, m., nook, corner.
rinde, pres. of rendir.
rindo, pres. of rendir.
riña, imperat. of reñir.
riña, pres. subj. of reñir.
riñendo, pres. part. of reñir.
río, pres. of reír.
riqueza, f., wealth, riches.
riquísim-o, -a, very rich, very delicious, very choice.
risa, f., laugh, laughter.
risotada, f., loud laughing.
risueñ-o, -a, smiling.
rival, m., rival.
rizad-o, -a, curly.
robar, to rob.
robo, m., theft, robbery.
roce, m., movement, gliding.
rodear, to surround.
roj-o, -a, red.
Roma, f., Rome.
romántic-o, -a, romantic.
romper, to break.
rompimiento, m., cleft.
Ronda, prop. noun.
rondar, to walk around.
rosa, f., rose.
Rosaura, prop. noun.
rostro, m., face.
rot-o, -a, broken, leaky, destroyed; see echar.
ruego, m., request.
ruido, m., noise.
ruina, f., ruin.
rumor, m., sound.
S
saber, to know, know how, be aware.
saber, m., knowledge.
sabiendas: a —, adv., knowingly.
sabi-o, -a, wise.
sabio, m., sage.
sabrán, fut. of saber.
sabremos, fut. of saber.
sacar, to take away, draw out, proceed, fashion; — todo el partido posible de, to make the most of.
saciar, to satisfy, satiate.
saco, m., bag, sack; see echar.
sacrificio, m., sacrifice.
sacríleg-o, -a, sacrilegious.
sala, f., hall, parlor, drawing-room.
salad-o, -a, funny, pleasing, facetious.
saldrá, fut. of salir.
saldría, cond. of salir.
sale, pres. of salir.
salen, pres. of salir.
salga, pres. subj. of salir.
salgamos, pres. subj. of salir.
salida, f., exit, door.
salir, to go out, come out, appear, succeed.
salmodia, f., chant, psalm.
salón, m., parlor, drawing-room.
saltito, m., little bound, leap, spring.
salud, f., salvation, health.
saludable, healthful, wholesome.
saludar, to salute.
saludo, m., salute, greeting.
salvación, f., salvation.
Salvador, prop. noun.
salvaguardia, m., safeguard, protection.
salvar, to save, preserve.
salv-o, -a, safe; en —, adv., in safety.
san, see santo.
sanead-o, -a, chief, most important, clear, free.
sangre, f., blood.
sanitari-o, -a, sanitary, healthful.
santamente, holily.
santidad, f., sanctity, holiness.
sant-o, -a, holy, blessed.
santo, m., saint.
santuario, m., sanctuary, tabernacle.
Satanás, m., Satan.
satisfacción, f., satisfaction.
satisfacer, to satisfy.
satisfactori-o, -a, satisfactory.
satisfech-o, -a, past part. of satisfacer.
saturar, to saturate, steep.
se, himself, herself, itself, themselves.
sé, pres. of saber.
sea, pres. subj. of ser.
seamos, pres. subj. of ser.
sean, pres. subj. of ser.
seas, pres. subj. of ser.
secar, to dry.
secreto, m., secret.
secundari-o, -a, secondary.
sed, f., thirst; tener —, to be thirsty.
seguida, f., following; en —, forthwith, directly, immediately.
seguidita, see seguida.
seguir, to continue, follow.
según, prep., as, according to; —, conj., as.
segund-o, -a, second.
seguramente, certainly.
segur-o, -a, sure, certain.
seiscient-os, -as, six hundred.
selección, f., selection.
semejante, like, similar.
sencillamente, simply.
sencillez, f., simplicity.
sencill-o, -a, simple.
sendero, m., path.
seno, m., breast.
sentar, to seat, suit; refl., to sit down, be seated; — la cabeza, to become serious.
sentencios-o, -a, sententious.
sentido, m., sense, judgment.
sentimiento, m., sentiment, feeling.
sentir, to feel, hear, perceive.
señal, m., sign, indication.
señalar, to signal, point out.
señor, m., sir, gentleman, Mr., Lord; pl., señores, gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs.; ladies and gentlemen.
señora, f., lady, Mrs.
señorita, f., Miss, young lady.
señorito, m., (young) gentleman, (young) Mr.
sepa, pres. subj. of saber.
sepamos, pres. subj. of saber.
separación, f., separation.
separar, to separate.
sepulcro, m., grave, tomb.
sepultura, f., grave, tomb, interment.
ser, to be.
ser, m., being.
serenidad, f., serenity.
seren-o, -a, serene, calm.
seriedad, f., seriousness.
seri-o, -a, serious.
sermón, m., sermon, reprimand.
sermonari-o, -a, like one delivering a sermon.
serpiente, f., serpent.
serrín, m., sawdust.
servicio, m., service, duty, tray.
servidumbre, f., servants, help.
servilleta, f., napkin.
servir, to serve.
sesenta, sixty.
sesgad-o, -a, oblique.
seso, m., brain, mind, intellect.
setenta, seventy.
severidad, f., severity.
sever-o, -a, severe.
si, why, indeed.
si, if.
sí, indeed, certainly, of course, yes; que —, so; — que, certainly, undoubtedly.
sí, himself, herself, itself, one's self.
sido, past part. of ser.
siempre, always, ever; — que, provided that.
sien, f., temple; head.
siendo, pres. part. of ser.
sienta, pres. of sentar.
siente, sientes, pres. of sentir.
siento, pres. of sentir.
siete, seven.
sigas, pres. subj. of seguir.
sigilosamente, secretly, quietly,reservedly.
siglo, m., age, century.
significar, to signify, represent.
signo, m., sign.
sigo, pres. of seguir.
sigue, pres. of seguir.
sigue, imperat. of seguir.
siguen, pres. of seguir.
siguiente, following.
silencio, m., silence.
silencios-o, -a, silent.
silla, f., chair, seat.
simbolizar, to symbolize, typify.
simpátic-o, -a, sympathetic.
simpatizar, to sympathize, agree with.
simpleza, f., silliness, simpleness, trick.
sin, prep., without; — que, conj., without.
sincer-o, -a, sincere.
singular, singular, strange.
singularísim-o, -a, very singular; very strange.
sino, but; — que, but.
sinsabor, m., displeasure, sadness.
sintiendo, pres. part. of sentir.
síntoma, m., symptom.
siquiera, at least.
sirva, pres. subj. of servir.
sirve, pres. of servir.
sirvieron, pret. of servir.
sirvo, pres. of servir.
sistema, m., system.
sitio, m., place.
situación, f., situation.
sobra, f., excess, surplus; de —, plenty, more than enough.
sobrar, to remain, have more than is necessary.
sobre, on, upon, above.
sobremesa, f., dessert.
sobriedad, f., sobriety.
sobrino, m., nephew.
social, social.
sociedad, f., society.
socorro, m., aid, help, succor.
sofocar, to suffocate, choke.
sol, m., sun; de — a —, from sunrise to sunset.
soledad, f., solitude.
solemnidad, f., solemnity.
soler, to be accustomed to.
solicitar, to solicit, invite.
solitari-o, -a, solitary.
solit-o, -a, alone, solitary.
sol-o, -a, sole, alone, single, solitary; a solas, alone, privately.
sólo, adv., only.
soltar, to let loose, leave.
solución, f., solution.
sombra, f., shade, shadow, spectre.
sombrero, m., hat.
sombrí-o, -a, gloomy, morose.
someter, to subject.
somos, pres. of ser.
son, pres. of ser.
sonar, to sound.
sonata, f., sonata.
sonreir, to smile.
sonríe, pres. of sonreir.
sonriendo, pres. part. of sonreir.
sonrosar, to become rosy.
soñar, to dream, sleep.
sopita, f., soup (small quantity).
soporte, m., base, stand, block.
sor, f., sister (religious).
sorprender, to surprise.
sosegar, to calm.
sosiega, imperat. of sosegar.
sosiego, m., peace, quiet, tranquility.
sospecha, f., suspicion.
sospechar, to suspect.
sostén, m., support.
sostener, to sustain, maintain.
sostengo, pres. of sostener.
soy, pres. of ser.
su, his, her, its, your, their.
suave, mild, gentle.
suavemente, gently, mildly.
suavidad, f., suavity, gentleness.
subida, f., rise, advance in price.
subir, to ascend, go upstairs, mount, rise.
súbitamente, suddenly.
súbit-o, -a, sudden.
sublime, sublime.
substancia, f., substance.
subsuelo, m., subsoil.
suceder, to succeed, happen.
suci-o, -a, dirty.
suele, pres. of soler.
suelo, m., ground, floor.
suelta, pres. of soltar.
suelto, pres. of soltar.
suena, pres. of sonar.
sueño, pres. of soñar.
sueño, m., dream, sleep.
suerte, f., chance, fate, good luck.
suficiente, sufficient, ample.
sufrimiento, m., sufferance.
sugestión, f., suggestion.
sugestionar, to suggest (as to a hypnotic subject).
sujetar, to grasp.
sujet-o, -a, subject, liable.
sujeto, m., subject.
sumergir, submerge, plunge.
sumisión, f., submission.
sum-o, -a, highest, greatest.
supe, pret. of saber.
superior, superior, upper.
superiora, f., superior.
supiera imp. subj. of saber.
suplicante, m., supplicant.
suplicar, to supplicate, beg.
suplicio, m., torment, punishment.
suponer, to suppose, surmise.
suponer, m., supposition.
supongamos, pres. subj. of suponer.
supongo, pres. of suponer.
suprem-o, -a, supreme.
supuesto, past part. of suponer.
surgir, to emerge, arise.
suspender, to suspend, hold up.
suspens-o, -a, irresolute, undecided.
suspirar, to sigh.
suspiro, m., sigh.
sustentar, to sustain, support.
susto, m., fright.
sutileza, f., subtlety.
suy-o, -a, his, hers, its, theirs, yours.
T
tabla, f., table.
tacto, m., touch.
tal, so, such; ¿qué —? how am I? sí —, of course; — vez, perhaps.
talento, m., talent.
talón, m., stub (of a check), receipt.
talle, m., waist.
taller, m., workshop, studio, laboratory.
tamaño, m., size.
también, also.
tampoco, either, neither; ni ... —, nor ..., either.
tan, so, as; — como, just as; — ... como, as ... as.
tantear, to measure, consider, examine.
tant-o, -a, so much; pl., so many; otro —, so many; un —, somewhat.
tanto, adv., so much, so well; entre —, in the meanwhile.
tapar, to cover, stop up.
tararear, to hum.
tardar, to delay, tarry, be slow, be late.
tarde, f., afternoon, evening.
tarde, adv., late.
tarea, f., task.
taumaturgo, m., miracle worker.
taza, f., cup.
te, thee, you.
teatro, m., theater.
tecla, f., key (piano); salir con la —, to go over the old story.
telefónic-o, -a, telephonic.
telón, m., curtain.
temblar, to tremble.
temer, to fear.
temor, m., fear, dread.
tempestad, f., tempest.
temple, m., temperament, temper.
temporal, temporal.
tempran-o, -a, early.
ten, imperat. of tener.
tenacidad, f., tenacity.
tenaz, tenacious, stubborn, firm.
tendrá, fut. of tener.
tendrás, fut. of tener.
tendré, fut. of tener.
tendremos, fut. of tener.
tendría, cond. of tener.
tener, to have, hold, possess, enjoy, keep, take; — razón, to be right; — presente, to remember; — que, to have to, must; — hambre, to be hungry; — sed, to be thirsty.
tenga, pres. subj. of tener.
tenga, imperat. of tener.
tengamos, pres. subj. of tener.
tengan, pres. subj. of tener.
tengo, pres. of tener.
Tenorio, prop. noun.
tentación, f., temptation, desire.
tentar, to try, attempt.
tercer-o, -a, third.
tercio, m., third.
terminar, to terminate, finish, complete.
término, m., term, end, limit; primer —, foreground; segundo —, middle distance; último —, background.
ternura, f., tenderness, compassion.
terraza, f., terrace.
terren-o, -a, earthly.
terreno, m., field, ground.
terrestre, terrestrial.
terrible, terrible, fearful.
terror, m., terror, dread.
tertulia, f., circle.
testamentario, m., executor.
testamento, m., will.
testarud-o, -a, stubborn, obstinate.
ti, thee, you.
tía, f., aunt.
tibor, m., jar, vase.
tiemblas, pres. of temblar.
tiembles, pres. subj. of temblar.
tiempo, m., time; con —, adv., calmly, quietly, carefully.
tiene, pres. of tener.
tienen, pres. of tener.
tienes, pres. of tener.
tiern-o, -a, young, tender.
tierra, f., ground, earth.
tila, f., lime tea.
timidez, f., timidity.
tímid-o, -a, timid.
timorat-o, -a, God-fearing.
tino, m., judgment, prudence, skill, intelligence.
tío, m., uncle; pl., uncle and aunt.
tipo, m., standard, rate, price; — de emisión, par value.
tirana, f., tyrant.
tiranía, f., tyranny.
tirar, to pull, persuade, attract.
toca, f., hood.
tocar, to play, touch, meet, fall to one's lot, ring a bell; — a su fin, to be nearly ended.
todavía, yet, still, nevertheless.
tod-o, -a, all, every, whole; todos los días, every day.
todo, m., everything; con —, nevertheless.
toma, f., dose.
tomar, to take.
tonillo, m., monotonous tone.
tono, m., tone; darse —, to praise one's self.
tontear, to talk nonsense.
tontería, f., nonsense.
tont-o, -a, foolish, silly.
tonto, m., fool, blockhead.
tontuela, f., silly girl.
tontuel-o, -a, foolish, silly.
toque, pres. subj. of tocar.
torcer, to change.
torcid-o, -a, twisted, wrong.
tormento, m., torment, trouble, anguish.
tornar, to return, repeat.
toro, m., bull.
torpe, stupid, dull.
totalmente, entirely, totally.
trabajador, -a, industrious.
trabajar, to work.
trabajito, m., work, little work.
trabajo, m., work, labor.
traer, to bring, take, drag, drag around, drive.
traíd-o, -a, past part. of traer.
traidor, m., traitor.
traiga, imperat. of traer.
traiga, pres. subj. of traer.
traigan, pres. subj. of traer.
traigas, pres. subj. of traer.
traigo, pres. of traer.
traje, m., dress, costume.
trajeran, imp. subj. of traer.
tramar, to weave, plot.
tranquilamente, quietly, calmly.
tranquilidad, f., tranquillity, peace.
tranquilizar, to tranquillize.
tranquil-o, -a, tranquil, calm, undisturbed.
transformar, to transform, change.
transición, f., change, transition.
transigir, to compromise.
transitori-o, -a, transitory, temporary, momentary.
tras, prep., after, behind.
traslucir, to shine through.
traspasar, to transport, transfix.
trastornar, to upset, overthrow, disturb.
trastorno, m., disorder, derangement.
tratar, to associate with, know, seek, endeavor, treat, deal; —se de, to concern.
trato, m., way, manner.
travesura, f., trick, knavery.
travesurilla, f., little trick, childishness.
travies-o, -a, restless, uneasy.
traza, f., project, manner, appearance.
trazo, m., stroke.
treinta, thirty.
trémul-o, -a, trembling.
tres, three.
trescient-os, -as, three hundred.
tributar, to pay homage, express admiration.
triplicar, to triple, treble.
triste, sad, sorrowful.
tristeza, f., sadness.
triunfante, triumphant.
trocar, to exchange.
trompa, f., trumpet.
tronco, m., trunk, stump, log.
tropezar, to stumble, touch.
tropieza, pres. of tropezar.
tropiezan, pres. of tropezar.
tú, thou, you.
tu, thy, your.
tubo, m., tube; — de ensayo, test tube.
turbación, f., trouble, confusion.
turbad-o, -a, troubled, confused.
tutear, to use the second person singular; (hence a sign of intimate friendship).
tutela, f., tutelage, guardianship.
tuviera, imp. subj. of tener.
tuvimos, pret. of tener.
tuy-o, -a, thy, thine, your, yours.
U
últim-o, -a, last.
un, una, a, an; pl., some.
unión, f., union, mixture.
unir, to unite, join, attach, blend.
universo, m., universe, world.
un-o, -a, one.
uno, una, pron., one, pl., some.
uñita, f., little nail.
Urbano, prop. noun.
urgente, urgent.
urgentísim-o, -a, very urgent.
Ursulinas, Ursulines.
uso, m., use.
usted, you.
usual, usual, ordinary.
útil, useful.
V
va, pres. of ir.
vacilación, f., hesitation.
vacilar, to vacillate, hesitate.
vací-o, -a, empty, void.
vagamente, vaguely.
vag-o, -a, vague, indistinct.
vais, pres. of ir.
vajilla, f., dinner service.
Valencia, prop. noun.
valencian-o, -a, native of Valencia.
valer, to be worth, protect; — más, to be better.
valga, pres. subj. of valer.
valiente, valiant, brave.
valios-o, -a, precious, valuable.
valor, m., value, price, valor, courage; —es, pl., bond, stock.
vamos, interj., come.
vamos, pres. of ir.
van, pres. of ir.
vanidad, f., vanity.
vara, f., rod, stick.
variable, variable, changeable.
variar, to vary, change.
vari-o, -a, various, pl., several.
vas, pres. of ir.
vascongad-o, -a, a native of the Basque Provinces.
vaso, m., glass, goblet.
vaya, imperat. of ir.
vaya, pres. subj. of ir.
¡vaya! of course! well! indeed!
vayamos, pres. subj. of ir.
vayan, pres. subj. of ir.
vayan, imperat. of ir.
vayas, pres. subj. of ir.
ve(te), imperat. of ir.
ve, pres. of ver.
vea, pres. subj. of ver.
vea(la), imperat. of ver.
veamos, pres. subj. of ver.
vean, imperat. of ver.
vean, pres. subj. of ver.
veces, see vez.
vecindad, f., vicinity, proximity, neighborhood.
vecino, m., neighbor.
ved, imperat. of ver.
vedar, to prohibit, forbid.
vehemencia, f., energy, vehemence.
veinte, twenty.
veinticinco, twenty-five.
veintidós, twenty-two.
vejez, f., old age.
veloz, swift, rapid.
ven(te), imperat. of venir.
ven, pres. of ver.
vencedor, -a, victorious.
vencer, to overcome, conquer.
vendrá, fut. of venir.
vendrán, fut. of venir.
vendré, fut. of venir.
vendría, cond. of venir.
veneno, m., venom, poison.
venenos-o, -a, venomous, poisonous.
venerable, venerable, wise, adored.
venga, imperat. of venir.
venga, etc., pres. subj. of venir.
vengo, pres. of venir.
venir, to come.
ventaja, f., advantage, start.
ventana, f., window.
ventanal, m., window.
ventolera, f., caprice.
venturos-o, -a, lucky, fortunate.
veo, pres. of ver.
ver, to see; a —, let us see.
ver, m., sight, appearance.
vera, f., —s, pl., truth; de —s, really, in truth.
verbo, m., verb, word, term.
¡verdad! is it not true? don't you think so? ¿— que no? is it not true? (negative).
verdad, f., truth, axiom; es —, it is true; a la —, la —, indeed.
verdader-o, -a, true, real.
vergonzos-o, -a, modest.
vergüenza, f., bashfulness, confusion.
verter, to pour out.
ves, pres. of ver.
vestir, to dress.
veterano, m., veteran.
ve-z, f., pl., -ces, time; una —, once; tal —, perhaps; de una —, at once, right away; a veces, by turns, sometimes; a las veces, always, at any time.
vi, pret. of ver.
viaje, m., trip, journey.
vibrar, to vibrate, quiver.
vicio, m., vice, depravity.
victorios-o, -a, victorious.
vida, f., life.
viej-o, -a, old.
viendo, pres. part. of ver.
viene, pres. of venir.
vienen, pres. of venir.
vienes, pres. of venir.
viera, imp. subj. of ver.
vieron, pret. of ver.
vierte, pres. of verter.
viese, imp. subj. of ver.
vigilar, to watch, guard.
vigor, m., vigor, strength, force, energy.
vigorosamente, vigorously.
vínculo, m., bond.
vine, pret. of venir.
viniendo, pres. part. of venir.
viniera, imp. subj. of venir.
vino, pret. of venir.
vino, m., wine.
vio, pret. of ver.
violencia, f., violence.
violentar, to compel, constrain, restrain.
¡virgen! mercy!
virgen, f., virgen.
Virgilio, Virgil or Vergil.
Virginia, prop. noun.
virtud, f., virtue.
viruta, f., chip, shaving.
visión, f., vision, sight, view.
visita, f., visit.
visitar, to visit.
vista, imperat. of vestir.
vista, f., sight, eye, view; en — de, in view of.
vistazo, m., glance.
viste, pres. of vestir.
vistiendo, pres. part. of vestir.
visto, past part. of ver.
vital, vital.
viudez, f., widowhood, widowerhood.
viud-o, -a, mature.
viudo, m., widower.
vivamente, sharply, quickly.
viveza, f., energy, promptitude.
vivir, to live.
vivir, m., life, existence.
viv-o, -a, alive, vivid, keen, lively, intense, fiery, hasty.
vocación, f., career, vocation.
volar, to fly, move swiftly.
voluble, fickle, inconstant.
voluntad, f., will, desire, intention.
volver, to return, turn; — en sí, to recover one's senses; — loco, to drive crazy.
vosotr-os, -as, you.
votar, to vow, vote.
voy, pres. of ir.
vo-z, f., pl., -ces, tone, voice.
Vuecencia, contr. of Vuestra excelencia, your excellency.
vuela, pres. of volar.
vuelta, f., turn, circuit, detour.
vuelto, past part. of volver.
vuelva, pres. subj. of volver.
vuelvas, pres. subj. of volver.
vuelve, pres. of volver.
vuelve, imperat. of volver.
vuelvo, pres. of volver.
vuestr-o, -a, your.
vulgar, vulgar, common.
Y
y, and.
ya, now, already, indeed, presently, finally; — ... —, whether ... or; ¡—, —! yes, yes; of course.
yert-o, -a, stiff, rigid.
yo, I.
Yuste, prop. noun.
Z
zarandear, to cradle, rock (in the arms).
zócalo, m., socle, pedestal, base.
zumbido, m., hum, buzz.