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VOCABULARY

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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.

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