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pobre, poor, needy; unhappy, wretched, miserable, pitiable.
pobrecilla, f., poor, miserable thing; poor little thing, poor child.
pobrecito, —a, m. & f., poor child.
pobrete, m., poor, unfortunate fellow.
pobretón, —a, m. & f., beggar, pauper.
pobreza, f., poverty, need, indigence.
poco, —a, little, scanty, limited; few, some; —— a ——, little by little, gradually; v. p. 19, n. 1.
poder, m., power, possession, control; force, intensity; authority, command.
poder, to be able, can, may; have force, strength, power (to act); no —— menos de, v. p. 132, n. 2.
poderío, m., power, authority.
poderoso, —a (a), powerful, potent; active, able.
podrá, etc., v. poder.
podrido, —a, decaying, rotting, rotten.
poeta, m., poet.
polvo, m., powder.
pollino, m., ass, donkey.
pomar, m., apple-tree.
pomposo, —a, pompous, ostentatious, high-sounding.
pondría, etc., v. poner.
poner, to put, place, set; dispose, arrange; contribute, offer; ——al descubierto, to uncover, lay bare; —— cuidado en, to take care; —se, to become, get, turn, grow; put on; —se a, to begin; —se colorado, to blush; —— en pie, to get up, rise; v. p. 8, n. 5; p. 52, n. 4.
ponga, etc., v. poner.
popa, f., poop, stern.
poquito, —a, very little; un —o, a bit.
por, by; through, along, across; as, in, on, at, per, about, during; for, on account of, in behalf of, instead of, by means of; in order to ( + inf. implying uncertain result); —— detrás, behind; —— dónde, v. donde; ——... que, however; —— más que, v. p. 24, n. 4; —— si, v. p. 120, n. 2; —— ventura, perchance.
porción, f., portion, number, lot.
pormenor, m., detail, particular.
porque, because; so that, in order that; —— sí, "because," because I will.
por qué, why? what... for?
porquería, f., meanness, trick.
portal, m., entrance, vestibule, porch.
portentoso, —a, astonishing, amazing.
pórtico, m., porch, veranda, gallery.
porvenir, lo ——, the future, time to come.
pos, en ——, behind, after.
posada, inn, lodging(s).
poseer, to possess.
posible, feasible, practicable, possible.
posición, f., position, standing.
postre, last, end; a la ——, finally, in the end, at last; in turn.
postrero, —a, last.
potencia, f., power, influence.
potentado, m., potentate, prince, magnate.
práctico, m., expert, experienced person; pilot.
pradera, f., meadow, field.
precario, —a, precarious, uncertain; straitened.
precaución, f., precaution, care.
preceder (a), to precede.
precio, m., price, cost.
precipitación, f., haste, hurry, precipitation.
precipitadamente, hastily, precipitately.
precipitarse (a), to hurry, rush forward.
precisamente, exactly, just then.
precisado, —a, (a), obliged, compelled.
precisión, f., distinctness, exactness.
preciso, needful, necessary, requisite.
precursor, —a, preceding; m., forerunner, herald, harbinger.
preferencia, f., choice, preference.
preferente, preferred, preferable, taking precedence.
preferible, preferable.
pregón, m., proclamation.
pregunta, f., question, inquiry.
preguntar (a) (pers. indir. obj.), to ask, demand, inquire.
preliminar, preliminary.
prenda, f., badge, sign, mark (of respectability).
prender, to seize, take hold of, catch; take root; take fire, kindle.
preocupar, to prepossess, engage; worry.
preparar, to prepare, arrange, make ready.
preparativo, m., preparation.
presa, f., prize, prey, booty, spoils.
presencia, f., presence; bearing.
presenciar, to witness, be present at, attend.
presentar, to present, give, offer; —se, to appear, present oneself.
presente, present; m. pl., los —s, those present, the company.
presentimiento, m., presentiment, foreboding, misgiving.
presentir, to forebode, have a presentiment of.
preservar, to preserve, keep, guard.
presidente, m., president.
presintiendo, etc., v. presentir.
préstamo, m., loan.
prestar, to lend; —se, to lend oneself, offer.
presteza, f., speed, promptness, quickness, deftness.
prestigio, m., prestige, distinction.
presto, -a, quick, prompt, ready; adv., quickly, soon, speedily.
presumir, to presume, suppose, suspect.
presuroso, —a, quick, swift, prompt; hurried(ly).
pretender, to pretend; try, attempt.
pretestar, to pretend, feign.
pretexto, m., pretext, pretense, cover; con —— de, under pretense of.
prevenido, —a, forewarned, ready, prepared.
prevenir, to prearrange, provide.
prever, to foresee.
previno, etc., v. prevenir.
prima, f., cousin.
primavera, f., spring.
primero, —a, first; early; —— que, before.
primo, m., cousin.
primorosamente, charmingly, delightfully, exquisitely.
primoroso, —a, charming, exquisite, graceful, neat.
principiar (a), to begin, start, commence.
principio, m., beginning, start; al ——, at first.
prisa, f., haste, hurry, speed, promptness; a toda ——, in the greatest hurry; darse ——, to make haste, hurry; de or con ——, hurriedly, quickly.
privado, —a, deprived, despoiled, dispossessed.
privativo, —a, individual, peculiar, exclusive.
privilegio, m., privilege, prerogative, liberty.
proa, f., prow, bow.
probar, to taste, prove, experience.
problema, m., problem.
procacidad, f., impudence, insolence.
proceder, to proceed.
prócer, m., nobleman, grandee, peer.
procesar, to prosecute, accuse; sue.
procurar, to try, endeavor; procure, get, obtain.
prodigar, to lavish, regale.
prodigiosamente, prodigiously, wonderfully.
producir, to produce, cause, occasion.
produjo, etc., v. producir.
proeza, f., prowess, feat (of courage).
proferir, to express, utter, pronounce.
profiriendo, etc., v. proferir.
profundamente, deeply, intensely, profoundly.
profundidad, f., depth.
profundo, —a, profound, deep.
progreso, m., progress, growth, advance.
prolongado, —a, prolonged, extending to.
promesa, f., promise.
prometer, to promise, bid fair, give indication of.
prometida, f., betrothed, sweetheart.
prontamente, soon, quickly, promptly.
pronto, —a, (a), quick, prompt, ready, hasty; adv., soon, quickly, promptly; v. p. 11, n. 3.
pronunciar, to pronounce, say.
propalar, to spread, publish.
propicio, —a, propitious, favorable.
propiedad, f., property.
propinar, to prescribe.
propio, —a, -os, —as, own, same, self; himself, herself, etc.; proper, peculiar, characteristic, natural, worthy.
propio, m., messenger.
proponer, to propose; —se, to plan, resolve, determine.
proporcionar, to supply, furnish, provide; yield, render.
propósito, m., purpose, plan, design, intention.
prorrumpir, to break forth, burst out.
propuso, v. proponer.
proseguir, to proceed, continue, pursue, follow.
prosiguió, v. proseguir.
prosternarse, to prostrate oneself.
protección, f., protection.
protector, —a, protecting.
proteger, to protect, guard, defend, cover.
proveer, to provide, furnish.
providencia, f., providence.
provincia, f., province.
próximamente, approximately, nearly.
próximo, —a, next, near, neighboring, close by.
proyecto, m., project, design.
prudencia, f., prudence.
prudente, prudent, discreet.
prueba, f., proof, evidence, sign.
pudiendo, etc., v. poder.
pueblecillo, m., little town, village.
pueblo, m., town, village; people.
pueda, etc., v. poder.
puerco, —a, dirty, nasty, filthy.
puerco, —a, m. & f., pig; sow.
puerta, f., door.
puertecilla, f., dim. puerta.
puerto, m., port, harbor, haven.
pues, because, then, for, since; well, inasmuch as; —— bien, very well; —— qué, why not?
puesto, p.p. poner; placed, put, set; —— que, since, although.
pulido, —a, shining, polished; neat, nice, fine.
pulpo, m., cuttle-fish.
pundonoroso, —a, honorable, punctilious.
punta, f., point, end, extremity, tip; cape, headland, promontory.
puntiagudo, —a, sharp-pointed.
puntito, m., dim. punto.
punto, m., point, dot; instant, moment; opportunity; matter, subject; a —— de, on the point of, about to; a —— fijo, exactly; al ——, at once, immediately; de todo ——, quite, wholly, completely; en —— a, in point of, as regards.
puntual, punctual, prompt, exact.
puñado, m., handful, a few.
puño, m., fist; head, knob (of staff).
puramente, purely, entirely.
pureza, f., purity, clearness.
pusiera, etc., v. poner.
Q
que, who, (whom), which, that; el, la, lo, los, las ——, he, she, they, those who, the one who, that which; interrog. what? how? which? exclam. how! what! what a! conj. that, for; compar. than, as; de lo ——, than; a ——, until; de ——, that; ¿y ——? and what of it? es ——, the fact is.
quebrado, m., fraction.
quebrar, to break, burst, snap.
quedar, to stop, stay, remain, continue; have left; —se, to remain, be.
quedo, —a, quiet, calm.
quehacer, m., duty, occupation, business, v. p. 45, n. 4.
queja, f., complaint.
quejarse, to complain, grumble, resent, regret, dispute.
quemar, to burn, scorch, scald.
querer, to wish, want, desire, will; —— a, to love, care for, like; —— decir, to mean.
querido, —a, dear, beloved.
querrás, etc., v. querer.
queso, m., cheese.
quicio, m., side-post, jamb (of a door).
quiera, etc., v. querer.
quieto, —a, silent, still, quiet.
quilla, f., keel.
quimera, f., chimera, foolish, wild fancy.
quince, fifteen; —— días, a fortnight.
quinta, f., country place, country house, villa.
quiñón, m., share (of profit).
quisiera, etc., v. querer.
quisto, —a, p.p. querer; bien ——, well liked.
quitar (pers. indir. obj.), to take away, rob; forbid; —se, to remove, take off; nos quita la vista, prevents our seeing.
quizá, quizás, perhaps, possibly.
R
raba, f., codfish-roe.
rabia, f., rage, fury.
rabillo, m., v. p. 42, n. 3.
rabioso, —a, mad, frantic, furious.
Rafael, m., Raphael.
ráfaga, f., gust.
raído, —a, ragged, worn, threadbare, frayed.
raíz, f., root; echar raíces, to take root.
rajar, to split, rend, tear.
rama, f., branch, limb, bough.
ramalazo, m., gust, lash, crack.
ramillete, m., bouquet, nosegay.
Ramón, m., Raymond.
rango, m., rank, dignity.
rapaz, rapacious, hungry, ravenous, greedy, voracious.
rapaz, m., ship's boy, cabin-boy.
rápidamente, rapidly, quickly.
rápido, —a, quick, swift.
raro, —a, rare, unusual, uncommon; queer, odd, strange; —a vez, rarely.
rasado, —a, filled, overflowing, brimmed (w. tears).
rasgado, —a, v. p. 4, n. 6.
rastro, m., trace, vestige.
ratificarse (en), to ratify, confirm.
rato, m., time, while, moment; a —s, at times, occasionally; al poco ——, within a short while; hace ——, a while ago.
ratón, m., mouse.
raya, f., line, bar, stripe.
rayar (en), to verge, border upon.
rayo, m., ray, beam.
razón, f., reason, cause, motive; right; tener ——, to be right.
razonamiento, m., reasoning, discussion, argument.
real, royal; camino ——, highway, high road.
realidad, f., reality, truth, fact.
realizar, to realize, accomplish, perform.
realmente, really, truly.
reanimado, —a, reanimated, revived, enlivened, stirred up.
rebaja, f., rebate, reduction.
rebelarse, to rebel.
rebelde, rebellious, unmanageable.
rebeldía, f., rebellion, disobedience.
rebelión, f., rebellion, resistance.
rebosar, to overflow, run or bubble over.
recado, m., message.
recaer, to go back to, fall back upon.
recelo, m., suspicion, apprehension, dread.
receloso, —a, suspicious, distrustful, fearful, jealous.
reciamente, stoutly, strongly, forcibly; violently.
recibir, to receive, accept, take; welcome.
reciente, recent, modern.
recinto, m., place, room, precinct.
recio, —a, strong, vigorous, severe, swift, violent.
reclamación, f., objection, complaint, remonstrance.
reclamar (pers. indir. obj.), to claim, demand, reclaim.
recobrar, to recover, regain.
recoger, to pick up, gather, get, collect; take in, shelter.
recomendar, to charge, recommend.
recomienden, etc., v. recomendar.
recondenado, —a, confounded, cursed.
reconocer, to recognize; acknowledge, own; examine, reconnoitre.
recordar, to remind, recall; —se de, to remember, recall.
recorrer, to run or read over, examine; traverse, cross, go through; scour, range.
recriminación, f., blame, accusation.
recriminar, to reprove, accuse.
recto, —a, right, straight.
recuerdo, m., memory, remembrance.
recurso, m., recourse, resort; pl., resources, means.
rechazar, to reject, refuse.
rechinar, to creak, grate.
red, f., net.
redimir, to redeem, rescue, relieve.
redoblar, to redouble.
redondo, —a, round; en ——, all around, round and round.
reducir, to reduce, lessen, convert.
referente, relating, regarding.
referir, to refer; relate, tell; —se, to have reference to.
refinado, —a, refined, perfect.
refinamiento, m., refinement, nicety, elegance.
reflejar, to reflect; —se, to be reflected.
reflexión, f., thought, consideration.
reflexivamente, thoughtfully, meditatively.
reflexivo, —a, thoughtful, reserved.
refrenar, to restrain, control, check.
refrescar, to freshen, grow cool.
refugiarse, to take refuge, shelter oneself.
regalar, to make a present of; regale, treat; feast.
regalo, m., present, gift.
región, f., region, quarter, space.
registrar, to inspect, examine, investigate.
regla, f., rule, law; en ——, in order.
regocijo, m., joy, delight, exultation.
regresar, to return, go back.
reinar, to reign, rule; prevail.
reír(se), to laugh, smile; —se (de), to laugh at, make fun of.
reja, f., bar, grating.
relación, f., relation, narrative, account; pl., relations, intercourse.
relámpago, m., lightning flash.
religión, f., ——; faith.
religioso, —a, religious, pious, devout, spiritual.
relingar, to rope (a sail), clew.
reloj, m., watch.
reluciente, shining, luminous, brilliant.
remangar, to roll up, tuck up, pick up; bare the arms (by rolling up sleeves).
rematado, —a, crazy; loco ——, stark mad.
remedar, to imitate, follow the example of.
remediar, to remedy, help, avoid.
remedio, m., remedy, help, resource, recourse.
remendar, to mend, patch, darn.
remitir, to remit, send.
remo, m., oar.
remolino, m., whirlwind.
remordimiento, m., remorse, regret.
remoto, —a, remote, far away, distant.
renacer, to spring up or be born again.
rencor, m., ill-will, animosity.
rendido, —a, weary, worn out, overcome (with fatigue).
rendir, to render; —se, to yield, submit, surrender.
renovar, to renew, change, replace.
renta, f., rent, income, revenue.
reñido, —a, at enmity, put out, angry.
reñidor, —a, m. & f., scold, wrangler.
reñir, to quarrel, dispute, wrangle.
reo, m., criminal, offender, wrongdoer.
reparar, to observe, notice, consider, reflect, give heed.
repartir, to divide, share, distribute.
reparto, m., division, apportionment.
repentinamente, suddenly.
repentino, —a, sudden, abrupt, unexpected.
repetido, —a, repeated, renewed.
repetir, to repeat, reiterate.
repitieron, etc., v. repetir.
réplica, f., reply, answer.
replicar, to answer.
reponer, to reply; replace, restore.
reposar, to rest, repose.
reposo, m., repose, rest, peace.
reprender (pers. indir. obj.), to reprove, scold, chide.
representante, m., representative.
representar, to represent, show, make clear.
reprimir, to repress, restrain, control.
reprobar, to reprove, reproach, blame.
repuesto, —a, p.p. reponer, restored, recovered.
repugnante, repulsive, offensive.
repugnar, to repel, disgust.
repuso, etc., v. reponer.
reputado, —a, (por), reputed, well-known (as).
requemado, —a, tanned, sun-burned.
requisito, m., requisite, requirement, condition.
resaca, f., surf, undertow.
resarcir, to compensate, refund, make good.
resbalar, to slip.
resentirse, to give way, fall ill, suffer harm.
reserva, f., reserve, secrecy, discretion; de ——, extra, spare.
reservadamente, privately.
residuo, m., remains, remainder.
resignación, f., resignation, patience.
resignar, to resign, give up; —se, to submit.
resistencia, f., opposition.
resistir (a), resist, endure.
resolución, f., determination, boldness, assurance, decision; solution, conclusion, ending.
resolver, to resolve, determine, make up one's mind.
respaldado, —a, leaning back.
respecto, m., regard, relation; —— a, concerning, with regard to.
respetable, considerable.
respetar, to respect, regard.
respeto, m., respect, consideration, esteem.
respiración, f., breath, breathing.
respirar, to take breath, "breathe freely."
respiro, m., respite, breathing space.
resplandecer, to shine, gleam, burn, glow.
resplandor, m., splendor, radiance, brightness.
responder, to respond, reply, answer.
responsable, answerable, accountable.
respuesta, f., reply, answer.
restañar, to staunch, stop flow of blood.
restar, to remain.
resto, m., rest, remainder.
restregar, to rub.
resueltamente, resolutely, firmly.
resuelto, —a, p.p. resolver; resolved, determined, decided; —— a todo, ready for anything, everything.
resultado, m., result; en último ——, v. p. 41, n. 3.
resultar, to result, follow, turn out.
retama, f., broom, furze.
retirado, —a, retired, pensioned.
retirar, to reject, abandon; —se, to withdraw, retire, retreat.
retorcer, to twist, wring, distort, roll.
retórica, f., rhetoric.
retrato, m., portrait, picture.
retroceder, to retreat, go back.
retuerzo, etc., v. retorcer.
retumbar, to resound, re-echo, reverberate.
reunido, —a, assembled, united, gathered together.
reunir, to join, foregather; —se, to gather, assemble.
revelación, f., revelation, disclosure.
revés, m., reverse.
revestido, vested, in full vestments.
revolución, f., revolution, disturbance, commotion, change.
revolver, to revolve, upturn, turn over; stir, shake, stir up; disturb; return; —se, to move to and fro, dash, whirl.
revuelta, f., winding.
revuelto, —a, p.p. revolver; irregular, winding.
reyerta, f., quarrel, fight, dispute.
rezar, to pray.
ribera, f., beach, shore.
rico, —a, rich, wealthy; delicate, delicious.
ridículo, —a, ridiculous, comical, absurd; queer.
ríe, etc., v. reír.
riente, smiling, radiant.
riesgo, m., risk, danger, peril.
rigidez, f., inflexibility, sternness, severity.
rigor, m., ——, severity, sternness.
rincón, m., corner, nook, remote, out-of-the-way place.
riña, f., squabble, quarrel, dispute.
riñe, etc., v. reñir.
riqueza, f., wealth, riches.
risa, f., laugh, laughter.
risotada, f., loud laugh, horse-laugh.
risueño, —a, cheerful, smiling, laughing, pleased.
rivalidad, f., rivalry, competition.
rizar, to ruffle, ripple; —se, to curl.
robaliza, f., sea-perch.
robar (pers. indir. obj.), to steal.
robo, m., theft, robbery.
robusto, —a, robust, strong.
rociar, to sprinkle, bathe, bedew.
rodar, to turn, roll.
rodear, to surround, enclose, encircle.
rodilla, f., knee; de —s, kneeling.
Rodrigo, m., Roderick.
roer, to gnaw, eat away.
rogar, to pray, beg, implore.
rojizo, —a, reddish, crimson.
rojo, —a, red, scarlet.
rollo, m., roll.
romano, —a, Roman.
romería, f., v. p. 40, n. 4.
romper, to break, destroy; —— a, to begin, start, break out, burst forth.
ronco, —a, hoarse, discordant.
ropa, f., clothes.
rosa, f., rose; pink, rosy.
rostro, m., face, countenance.
roto, —a, p.p. romper; broken, torn, ragged; destroyed, at an end, broken off.
rozar, to brush, graze, rub against.
rubio, —a, fair, blond.
rubor, m., blush, shame.
ruborizado, —a, blushing, flushed.
rudeza, f., roughness, rudeness; simplicity.
rudo, —a, rude, rough, coarse; severe, hard.
ruego, m., prayer, supplication, entreaty.
Rufo, m., Rufus.
ruido, m., noise, stir, uproar.
ruidoso, —a, loud, tumultuous, noisy.
ruina, f., ruin, destruction.
ruinmente, maliciously, basely.
ruinoso, —a, ruinous, decayed, dilapidated.
rumbo, m., direction, course, route.
rumor, m., noise, sound, murmur.
S
saber, to know, understand, comprehend; know how to, manage, can; find out, learn.
sabrá, etc., v. saber.
sabroso, —a, savory, delicious, delightful.
sacar, to draw; take, pull, bring out; free, extricate; remove; discover; —— de apuros, to help out of difficulties, trouble.
sacerdote, m., priest.
sacrificio, m., sacrifice, offering.
sacristán, m., —, sexton.
sacristana, f., wife of sacristan.
sacrosanto, —a, sacred, hallowed, divine.
sacudida, f., shock, jerk, impact, shake.
sacudir, to shake, shake out; beat, flap.
sagaz, wary, shrewd, artful.
sala, f., parlor, hall, drawing-room.
salar, to salt, cure.
saldo, m., settlement, balance.
saldremos, etc., v. salir.
salida, f., departure, removal; exit, outlet, environs, outskirts; excursion, expedition, trip, journey.
salido, —a, prominent, projecting, bulging.
saliente, salient, prominent.
salir (a), to go out, leave, depart, set out; come out or forth, issue from; result; —— al (name of fish), to go out — fishing; —— de, to recover from, get over; —se, v. p. 13, n. 4.
salita, f., dim. sala.
salmonete, m., red mullet.
salón, m., —, hall, drawing-room.
salpicar, to spatter, splash.
salsa, f., spray.
saltar, to jump, spring, leap, frisk, skip; burst forth; —— en tierra, to land, leap ashore.
salto, m., leap, hop, bound; a —s, in jumps or leaps.
salud, m., health, welfare, prosperity; soundness, safety.
saludable, salutary, wholesome, healthful.
saludar, to greet, bow, speak to.
saludo, m., greeting.
salvaje, savage, fierce.
salvar, to save; go, pass or jump over; cross; —se, to escape.
salvo, a or en ——, in safety, safe.
sandio, —a, nonsensical, absurd, foolish.
sangrar, to bleed.
sangre, f., blood.
sangría, f., bleeding; cheating.
sangriento, —a, bloody, cruel.
sano, —a, healthy, sound, sane; —— de la cabeza, in one's right mind.
Santa Cruz, prop. name, Holy Cross.
santo, —a, holy, blessed.
santo, m., saint.
sarcástico, —a, sarcastic, scornful, satirical.
sardina, f., sardine.
sarta, f., string, row.
sartén, f., frying-pan.
satírico, —a, satirical.
satisfacción, f., satisfaction, pleasure, contentment.
satisfecho, —a, p.p. satisfacer, satisfied, content.
sazón, f., time.
sé, v. saber.
secar, to dry, wipe; grow dry.
seco, —a, dry, withered; en ——, high and dry.
secretario, m., secretary, clerk, registrar.
secreto, —a, secret, hidden, private.
secreto, m., secret, secrecy.
secundar, to second, favor.
sedujo, etc., v. seducir.
seducir, to seduce, persuade, tempt, deceive, entice.
seductor, m., deceiver.
seguida, f., sequence; en ——, directly, soon, at once; venir en ——, to follow.
seguido, —a, continued, prolonged.
seguir, to follow, proceed, continue, go or keep on; —— el humor, sympathize w. (one's) mood.
según, according to, as.
segundo, —a, second.
seguramente, surely, certainly.
seguro, —a, secure, safe, firm, steady; a ——, in safety.
seis, six.
semblante, m., face; appearance or signs of the weather; v. p. 7, n. 1, and p. 52, n. 4.
semejante (a), resembling, like, similar, such.
semejanza, f., resemblance, likeness; a —— de, like.
semejar, to be like, resemble.
sencillo, —a, simple, natural, plain; guileless.
sendero, m., path.
seno, m., bosom.
sensible, sensitive, susceptible, impressionable.
sentarse, to sit down.
sentenciar, to condemn, sentence.
sentenciosamente, significantly, meaningly, pointedly.
sentido, m., sense, feeling; sin ——, unconscious.
sentimiento, m., feeling, emotion; sorrow, grief.
sentir, to feel; feel sorry for, regret; hear, see; —se, to feel oneself.
seña, f., sign, mark, emotion.
señá, f., "Dame," v. p. 14, n. 5.
señal, f., sign, token, signal; en —— de, in token of.
señalado, —a, celebrated, renowned; marked.
señalar, to mark or point out, point to; show, designate, fix, appoint.
señor, m., sir, gentleman, lord.
señora, f., madam, mistress.
señorear, to command, overlook.
señorial, seignorial, lordly.
sepa, etc., v. saber.
separado, —a, separate, distant, apart.
separar, to separate, part, lay aside; —se, to separate; —se de, to part company, leave.
sepultar, to bury.
sér, m., being.
serenamente, quietly, calmly, dispassionately.
serenar, to calm, compose, tranquillize.
serenidad, f., serenity; peacefulness, clearness.
sereno, —a, undisturbed, unruffled, composed, placid.
seriedad, f., seriousness, gravity, soberness.
serio, —a, serious, earnest; vexed; en ——, seriously.
serpear, to wind, meander.
servir, to serve, be useful or do duty for; —— de, to serve as or for; —— para, to be good for; —se (de), to make use of, employ.
sesenta, sixty.
setecientos, —as, seven hundred.
setiembre, September.
severamente, severely, sternly.
severidad, f., severity, harshness.
Sevilla, Seville.
sexo, m., sex.
sí, yes, certainly; so.
si, if, whether; why! v. p. 126, n. 3.
siempre, always, forever; —— que, whenever; provided that.
sien, f., temple.
siento, etc., v. sentar, sentir.
sierra, f., mountain (range).
siete, seven.
sigas, etc., v. seguir.
sigilo, m., secrecy, concealment; con ——, secretly.
siglo, m., century.
significar, to signify, mean.
signo, m., sign, gesture, motion, nod.
siguiente, following, next, successive.
sílaba, f., syllable.
silbar, to whistle, whiz.
silbido, m., whistle.
silencio, m., silence, stillness, hush.
silenciosamente, softly, quietly.
silencioso, —a, silent, still.
silueta, f., silhouette, outline.
silla, f., chair, seat.
sillón, m., arm-chair.
simular, to pretend.
simultáneo, —a, simultaneous, all together.
sin, without; —— embargo, notwithstanding, however, nevertheless; —— que, without.
sinceramente, sincerely, heartily, honestly.
síncope, f., fainting-fit, swoon.
siniestro, —a, vicious, evil; odious.
sino, but, except; besides, only; —— que, but on the contrary.
sinsabor, m., disgust, unpleasantness, trouble.
sintiendo, etc., v. sentir.
siquiera, even, ever, scarcely, although, otherwise; ni ——, not even.
sirva, etc., v. servir.
sistema, m., system.
sitio, m., place, spot.
situación, f., situation, condition, position.
so, under; —— pena de, under penalty of.
soberbia, f., pride, arrogance.
soberbio, —a, proud, haughty.
sobrado, —a, extreme, excessive; rich, well off; —— de dinero, affluent.
sobrar, to be left over, remain; have over and above one's needs.
sobre, on, upon, on the top of, over; about, concerning; beyond, off; in addition to.
sobrecogido, —a, surprised, overcome, apprehensive, afraid.
sobrenatural, supernatural.
sobresaltado, —a, fearful, terrified.
sobresaltar, to surprise, startle; strike.
sobrio, —a, sober, temperate, abstemious.
sociedad, f., association, partnership.
socorrer, to help, assist, succor.
socorro, m., help, aid.
sofocante, suffocating, stifling, oppressive.
sol, m., sun, day.
solamente, only, solely.
solariego, —a, manorial, ancestral.
solazarse, to amuse, entertain, enjoy oneself.
soldada, f., wages, pay.
soledad, f., solitude, loneliness, seclusion.
solemne, solemn, impressive.
solemnemente, solemnly, seriously.
solemnidad, f., solemnity, gravity.
soler, to be wont, accustomed to; use to, be apt to.
solicitar, to solicit, petition, apply.
solícito, —a, solicitous, ready, anxious.
solitario, —a, solitary, lonely, deserted.
solo, —a, alone, solitary, lonely; a —as, alone, in private.
sólo, only, solely.
soltar, to loosen, let go, unfasten; throw, discharge, emit; burst forth (into laughter); give out (bad news).
sollo, m., sturgeon.
sollozar, to sob.
sollozo, m., sob.
sombra, f., shadow, shade.
sombrero, m., hat.
sombrío, —a, sombre, gloomy, dark.
sometido, —a, subject, subjected, exposed.
sonar, to sound, ring.
sonido, m., sound, noise.
sonreír, to smile.
sonríen, etc., v. sonreír.
sonriente, smiling.
sonrisa, f., smile.
sonrosado, —a, rosy, blushing, red.
soñar, to dream.
soplar, to blow.
sordamente, dully, thickly.
sordo, —a, deaf; dull, monotonous, muffled; quiet, faint, far off.
sorprender, to surprise, astonish, take unaware.
sorpresa, f., surprise, amazement.
sosegado, —a, calm, peaceful, quiet.
sosegar, to calm, pacify, lull; grow quiet, die down; rest.
sosiego, m., calmness, composure, serenity; peace, quiet.
sosiegue, etc., v. sosegar.
sospecha, f., suspicion, conjecture.
sospechar, to suspect.
sospechoso, —a, suspicious.
sostienen, etc., v. sostener.
sostener, to hold (out); support, help, maintain; endure, suffer.
sostenga, etc., v. sostener.
sostenido, —a, sustained, prolonged.
sostenimiento, m., support, maintenance.
sotavento, m., lee, leeward.
Sr., v. señor.
suave, gentle, mild.
suavemente, gently, pleasantly, kindly.
subir (a), to go up, rise, climb; raise, draw up; go upstairs.
súbitamente, suddenly, instantly.
súbito, sudden, quick, hasty; de ——, unexpectedly, suddenly.
suceder, to happen, occur, take place, come about; —— (a), to follow, succeed.
sucesivamente, in succession.
sucesivo, lo ——, the future.
suceso, m., occurrence, event; result, success.
sucio, —a, soiled, dirty, filthy.
sudar, to sweat, perspire; toil.
sudor, m., perspiration, sweat; labor.
sueldo, m., wages, stipend.
suele, etc., v. soler.
suelo, m., floor; ground, soil; surface.
suelta, etc., v. soltar.
suelto, —a, loose, streaming; light, swift, easy, free.
suenan, etc., v. sonar.
sueno, m., sleep, slumber; dream.
suerte, f., luck, fortune, fate, chance; lot; manner, mode, way; de —— que, so that, in such a way that; de otra ——, otherwise.
suficiencia, f., sufficiency, confidence, self-reliance, boldness.
suficiente, sufficient, enough.
sufrido, —a, patient, long-suffering.
sufrir, to suffer, bear, endure; support, sustain; meet with (loss).
sugerir, to suggest, insinuate.
sugestión, f., suggestion, hint.
sugirió, etc., v. sugerir.
sujetar, to subdue, fasten, hold fast; control.
sujeto, —a, caught, bound, grasped; exposed, subject, liable.
sumamente, highly, exceedingly.
sumar, to sum up, add.
sumido, —a, sunk, submerged; absorbed, overwhelmed.
sumir, to sink.
sumisión, f., submission, obedience, acquiescence.
sumo, —a, highest, greatest, perfect.
supeditado, —a, subjected, controlled, subservient.
superficie, f., surface.
supersticioso, —a, superstitious.
supiese, etc., v. saber.
supino, —a, impotent, helpless; thoughtless, heedless.
suplicar, to implore, beseech, beg, entreat.
suplicio, m., torture, punishment.
suplir, to supply, provide, furnish, substitute.
suponer, to suppose, surmise, imagine.
supongo, etc., v. suponer.
supremo, —a, supreme, final.
supuesto, —a, p.p. suponer.
supuesto, m., supposition, assumption.
surcar, to plough, furrow.
surgir, to rise, appear, surge.
susceptibilidad, f., susceptibility, sensitiveness.
susceptible, sensitive.
suspender, to suspend, hang; stop, delay.
suspenso, —a, uncertain, undecided; surprised, amazed; en ——, in suspense.
suspiro, m., sigh.
sustentar, to sustain, support; assert, maintain.
sustento, m., support, maintenance, living.
sustituir (a), to replace.
susto, m., fright, terror, shock.
susurro, m., murmur, ripple.
sutilmente, artfully, cunningly, craftily.
T
taberna, f., tavern, wine-shop.
tabernera, f., bar-maid; wife of tavern-keeper.
tabla, f., board, plank, panel.
taburete, m., stool.
taciturno, —a, taciturn, grim, silent, reserved, melancholy.
tal, such, so, as; thus, in such manner, similar; con —— que, provided that.
talante, countenance, disposition; de malísimo ——, in a very bad humor.
también, also, likewise, too; moreover.
tampoco, neither, not... either, nor... either.
tan, as, so, as much, as well; —— ...como, as ... as.
tanto, —a, —os, —as, adj., as or so much; as such, so many; very much, very great; adv., so, so much, in such a manner; ——como, as well as; —— ... cuanto, as much ... as, as well ... as; —— que, so much, so ... that; tantísimo, —a, so very much, such very great; mientras ——, meanwhile; otros —os, (—as), as many other, as many more; al —— de, aware of.
tapar, to cover, conceal, hide, veil.
tapia, f., mud-wall, fence.
tapizar, to hang on sides, drape.
tarantán, tan ——, tra, la, la, la!
tardar, to delay, take long; a más ——, at the latest.
tarde, f., afternoon, evening; adv., late, too late; tardily, irregularly (p. 22, l. 31); a la ——, in the afternoon; por la(s) —(s), in the afternoon(s).
tardo, —a, slow, sluggish.
tarea, f., task, toil, drudgery.
teatral, theatrical; affected, false.
teatro, m., theatre.
techo, m., roof, ceiling.
tejado, m., roof.
tejer, to weave, knit.
tema, m., theme, subject.
temblar, to tremble, shake, be afraid.
temblor, m., shudder, tremor.
tembloroso, —a, tremulous, quivering, shaking.
temer, to fear, dread; be afraid.
temerario, —a, bold, rash.
temeridad, f., rashness, fool-hardiness.
temible, terrible, awful; feared, dreaded.
temperamento, m., temperament, constitution.
templado, —a, temperate, moderate, mild.
templo, m., church.
temporada, f., period, season.
temporal, temporary, provisional.
temporal, m., storm, tempest.
temporalmente, temporarily.
temprano, early, soon.
ten, impv. tener.
tenacidad, f., tenacity, firmness, resolution; steadfastness, constancy.
tenaz, tenacious, hard, stubborn, stout; strong, resolute.
tenaza, f., tongs, pincers.
tenazmente, steadily, fixedly.
tender, to stretch, spread, extend; hand; give (a hand); —se, to stretch out at full length.
tendero, m., shop-keeper.
tendrá, etc., v. tener.
tenebroso, —a, dark, mysterious.
tener, to have, own, possess; hold, grasp, take; keep; employ; contain; —— años, to be ... years old; —— en, to value, esteem; —— entre manos, to have on hand; —— hambre, to be hungry; —— miedo (a), to be afraid; —— noticia de, to be aware of, know about; —— por, to hold, consider; —— por costumbre, to be in the habit (of doing); —— que, to have to, be obliged to; —— que hacer juntos, to have business together; —— razón, to be right; —se en pie, to stand; aquí me tienes, here I am.
tengamos, etc., v. tener
tenor, m., tenor, drift, condition, v. p. 29, n. 5.
tentar, to tempt.
tenue, thin, soft, delicate, tenuous, rare.
teñir, to dye, stain, tinge.
tercero, —a, third.
terciopelo, m., velvet.
Teresa, f., Theresa.
terminante, determined, decided, unmistakable.
terminar, to terminate, end, complete, finish, close; end in; al ——, at the end of.
término, m., term; conduct; ——medio, intermediate course or line of conduct.
terreno, m., land, ground, lot.
terriblemente, frightfully.
terso, —a, terse, smooth, polished, glossy.
tertulia, f., gathering, circle, assembly, party.
tertuliano, —a, guest, frequenter.
tertulio, —a, m. & f., guest, visitor.
testerazo, m., bump.
testigo, m., witness.
testimonio, m., testimony, evidence, proof.
tétrico, —a, gloomy, dark.
tibio, —a, mild, warm.
tiempo, m., time; while; weather; a ——, in time; al poco ——, in a short while; a su ——, in due time, in (its) turn or time; a un ——, all together, at the same time; hacer... ——, ... time ago; hace largo ——, long since; for a long time; más ——, longer; en otro ——, in former times; por este ——, about this time.
tienda, f., shop, store.
tiene, etc., v. tener.
tierno, —a, tender, gentle, affectionate, loving, fond, lo ——, tenderness.
tierra, f., earth, land; ground, soil, mould; country; lot; a or en ——, ashore.
tigre, m., tiger, fury.
tijeras, f. pl., scissors, shears.
tímidamente, timidly, fearfully.
timidez, timidity, bashfulness.
tímido, —a, timid, bashful, shy.
timón, m., helm, rudder.
timonel, m., helmsman, steersman.
tinieblas, f. pl., gloom, darkness.
tintero, m., inkstand.
tío, m., uncle.
tirar, to throw, cast, fling, pitch; —— (a), to verge on, tend to; —— (de), to draw (away), pull (in or away), withdraw; —— de, to pull at.
tiritar, to shiver, shake.
tiro, m., throw, shot.
Tirol, Tyrol.
tirón, m., jerk, pull, tug.
titubear, to stammer, hesitate, vacillate, waver.
titular, to entitle, name.
tocar, to touch, hit; handle, lay hands on; ring, toll; belong, be one's turn, fall to one's lot or share; be related; —— (a), to concern; —— (en), to lay hands on; strike against.
tocino, m., bacon, salt pork.
todavía, yet, still, nevertheless, even.
todo, —a, —os, —as, adj., each, every, all, whole, entire; —— el mundo, everybody; —s los anos, every year; de —s modos, anyway, at any rate.
todo, m., whole, entirety, everything; pl., all, everyone, everybody; del ——, wholly, entirely, quite.
tojo, m., furze, gorse.
toldo, m., awning.
tomar, to take, take up, catch; get, gather; choose; (w. pers. indir. obj.), take (from); take possession of; —— en chanza, to take as a joke; —— en serio, to take seriously.
Tomás, m., Thomas.
tono, m., tone, manner.
tonto, —a, silly, stupid, dull, foolish.
tonto, —a, m. & f., fool, idiot, dunce.
topar (con), to run or strike against, come upon, find, meet with.
torcer, to twist, wring; turn (to right or left).
torcido, —a, twisted, crooked, bent.
tormenta, f., storm, tempest, hurricane.
tornar, to return, turn; —— a, v. p. 7; n. 5; —se, to turn, become.
torno, m., turn; en —— (de), around, round about.
torre, f., tower.
torrente, m., torrent.
toscamente, roughly, rudely.
tostadora, f., toaster.
tostar, to toast, roast, parch.
totalmente, wholly, completely.
trabajador, —a, industrious, diligent, painstaking.
trabajar, to work, labor, toil; endeavor.
trabajo, m., work, labor, toil, occupation; task, drudgery; trouble, hardship; con ——, laboriously, with difficulty.
trabar, to begin, enter upon, take up.
traer, to bring, carry; draw or pull (towards oneself); ——arrastrando, to drag.
traficar (con), to trade, deal in.
tragar, to swallow, devour, engulf.
trágico, —a, tragic, disastrous.
traición, f., treachery, perfidy, faithlessness.
traidoramente, treacherously, uncertainly.
traigas, etc., v. traer.
traje, m., dress, costume, attire.
trajera, etc., v. traer.
tramposo, —a, tricky, underhanded, deceitful; m. & f., cheat, swindler.
tranquilamente, quietly, calmly, peacefully.
tranquilizar, to calm, pacify, reassure; —se, to quiet down, be reassured.
tranquilo, —a, quiet, calm, easy.
transido, —a, exhausted, worn out.
trapo, m., rag; sails, canvas.
tras, behind, after, beyond.
trascurrir, to elapse, pass by or away.
trasformar, to change, transform, alter, transfigure; —se, to be transformed or changed into.
trasladar, to move, transfer.
traslucir, to shine through, appear; —se, to be inferred.
trasluzca, etc., v. traslucir.
trasparente, transparent, clear.
trasportar, to carry, convey, remove.
trastienda, f., back shop.
tratar, to treat, discuss; —— de, to try, endeavor, attempt; —se de, to be a matter of.
trato, m., treatment, usage.
través, al —— de, across, through.
trayendo, etc., v. traer.
traza, f., plan, scheme.
trazar, to trace, draw, mark.
trecho, m., space, distance; de —— en ——, at intervals.
tregua, f., truce, respite, intermission.
treinta, thirty.
tremendo, —a, fearful, terrible, dreadful.
tremolar, to wave, flutter.
trémulo, —a, trembling, tremulous, quivering, shaking.
trepar, to climb, clamber, mount.
tres, three.
trescientos, —as, three hundred.
tributo, m., tribute, contribution, offering, meed.
trinquete, m., foresail.
tripa, f., entrails.
tripulación, f., crew.
tripulante, sailor, member of crew.
tripular, to man.
triste, sad, sorrowful; mournful, dismal, dull; gloomy, sombre, heavy.
tristemente, sadly, mournfully.
tristeza, f., sadness, melancholy, gloom.
triunfal, triumphant.
triunfante, triumphant, exultant.
triunfo, m., triumph, victory, exultation.
trocar, to change, exchange.
trocha, f., cross-path, short cut.
tropezar, to stumble, strike against; —— (con), to meet with, find, come upon.
trotar, to trot.
trozo, m., piece, block, section.
trueno, m., thunder, thunder-clap.
tumba, f., grave, sepulchre.
tuno, m., rogue, rascal, wretch.
turbación, f., confusion, disturbance, perturbation.
turbar, to disturb, upset, trouble, disquiet, alarm; confuse, obscure; —se, to be uneasy, confused; hacer —se, to trouble, alarm; ir turbándose, to grow troubled.
turbio, —a, turbid, muddy.
tutelar, guardian, protecting.
tuvieron, etc., v. tener.
U
u, or (before o or ho).
ufano, —a, proud, conceited, arrogant; cheerful.
últimamente, finally, at last.
último, —a, last, final, hindmost; por ——, finally, at last.
unánime, unanimous, general, universal.
unción, f., extreme unction.
únicamente, only, solely, singly.
único, —a, only, sole; lo único, the only thing.
unido, —a, attached; uniform.
unir, to join, unite, couple, combine.
universalmente, universally, generally.
uno, —a, m. & f., one, someone, anyone; num., one; pl., some, several, a few; some people; — a otro, one another, each other; —— y otro, both; —os y (or tras) otros, one after another; la una, one o'clock; —os cuantos, several.
unto, m., salve, ointment.
uña, f., (finger-)nail; claw; clutch.
urbanidad, f., courtesy, politeness, good breeding.
urgente, urgent, pressing, important.
usar, to use, wear.
uso, m., use; exercise; wearing.
útil, useful, usable; serviceable, profitable.
utilizar, to utilize, make use of.
V
va, etc., v. ir.
vaciar, to empty, pour out, discharge.
vacilante, vacillating, uncertain, hesitating.
vacilar, to vacillate, hesitate, waver.
vacío, —a, empty.
vaivén, m., commotion, fluctuation, undulation.
valer, to be worth, amount to; avail, serve as a protection; (w. pers. indir. obj.), yield, bring; —se (de), to employ, make use of, have recourse to, avail oneself of.
valor, m., courage, bravery, manliness, fortitude; value, price; dar ——, to encourage.
¡vamos! come! come now!
vanidad, f., vanity, conceit.
vano, —a, ineffectual, fruitless, futile; en ——, in vain.
vapor, m., mist.
vapuleado, —a, whipped, flogged, chastised, chastened.
variante, f., variation, difference.
vario, —a, varied, different; pl., various, a few, some, several.
vasallo, —a, m. & f., vassal, dependant.
vaso, m., glass, tumbler.
vastago, m., descendant, heir, scion.
vasto, —a, extensive, spacious, widespreading; huge, immense.
vaya, etc., v. ir.
¡vaya! come! indeed! well! come, come! get along! what a!
ve, imper. ir.
vecindad, f., vicinity, neighborhood.
vecindario, m., neighborhood.
vecino, —a, neighboring, near, adjoining, next.
vecino, —a, m. & f., neighbor; resident, inhabitant.
vegetar, to vegetate.
vehemencia, f., vehemence, violence, impetuosity.
veía, etc., v. ver.
veinte, twenty.
veinticuatro, twenty-four.
veintidós, twenty-two.
vejar, to tease, vex, annoy, plague, torment, harass, agitate.
vela, f., sail, ship; awning; watch; watchman; de ——, on guard.
velar, to cover, hide, veil; watch, be attentive, vigilant.
velocidad, f., velocity, swiftness, rapidity.
velón, m., lamp.
veloz, quick, fast, swift.
velozmente, rapidly, swiftly, speedily, hastily.
ven, imper. venir.
vencer, to overcome; conquer, vanquish, master, subdue; triumph over, prevail upon.
vendaval, m., strong south-west wind, wind storm.
vender, to sell, dispose of; —se, to betray oneself.
vendrá, etc., v. venir.
veneno, m., poison, venom.
veneración, f., veneration, respect, honor.
venerando, —a, venerable, sacred.
venga, etc., v. venir.
venganza, f., vengeance, revenge.
venida, f., coming, arrival.
venir, (a), to come, draw near, approach, advance; move forward or toward; —se, to come on; —se abajo, to fall, collapse.
ventana, f., window; nostril.
ventar, to blow.
ventilar, to air; discuss (business).
ventura, f., luck, chance, fortune; por ——, perchance, perhaps.
ver, to see, glance at; scrutinize, scan; look into, examine; —se, to be seen; find oneself, be; a ——, v. p. 53, n. 1.
verano, m., summer.
veras, f. pl., truth, reality; de ——, really, truly, certainly, sincerely; indeed.
verdad, f., truth, reality, fact; a la ——, indeed, in truth.
verdadero, —a, veritable, genuine, actual, real.
verde, green.
verdugo, m., hangman, executioner.
vereda, f., foot-path.
vergonzoso, —a, bashful, shy, shamefaced.
vergüenza, f., shame, disgrace; sin ——, m. or f., v. p. 45, n. 1.
verter, to shed.
vertiginoso, —a, giddy, dizzying, bewildering.
vestir, to clothe, dress.
vetusto, —a, ancient, old.
vez, f., time, turn, occasion; a la ——, at once, at the same time, together; a su ——, in his (her, etc.) turn; a veces, at times, occasionally; cada —— más, more and more; de —— en cuando, from time to time; en —— de, instead of; otra ——, again, once more; pocas veces, seldom; por dos ——, twice over; rara ——, rarely, seldom; repetidas ——, repeatedly; tal ——, perhaps, perchance; una ——, once, on one occasion; unas ——, sometimes, at times.
vía, f., road, way.
viaje, m., journey, trip.
vianda, f., food, provisions, viands.
víbora, f., viper.
vibrante, vibrating, quivering.
vicio, m., vice.
vicioso, —a, vicious, corrupt, depraved.
víctima, f., victim.
victoria, f., victory, conquest, triumph.
victorioso, —a, victorious, triumphant.
vida, f., life, existence; living, livelihood.
vieja, f., old woman.
viejo, —a, old, aged; antiquated, old-fashioned.
viene, etc., v. venir.
viernes, m., Friday.
viento, m., wind, breeze.
vigilar, to watch over, superintend.
vigorosamente, vigorously, energetically, hard.
villa, f., villa, country-house; town.
villanía, f., villainy, baseness, crime.
villano, —a, m. & f., villein, peasant, vassal.
vinagre, m., vinegar.
viniendo, etc., v. venir.
vino, m., wine.
violencia, f., violence, intensity, fierceness, fury, rage.
violento, —a, violent, vehement, furious.
violeta, f., violet; lavender, purple.
Virgen, f., the Virgin (Mary).
virtud, f., virtue, force, strength; uprightness, integrity, rectitude; force, efficacy.
virtuoso, —a, virtuous, upright, honorable.
visible, ——, evident, manifest.
visita, f., visit, call.
visitar, to visit, see, call on; inspect.
vislumbrar, to catch a glimpse, see faintly; glimpse; —se, to glimmer, shine faintly.
víspera, f., eve; en —s de, on the point of, about to.
vista, f., ——, view, outlook, prospect; gaze, sight, eyes; a la ——, in view, near; en —— de, with reference to; quitar la ——, to obstruct the view; hasta la ——, au revoir.
visto, —a, p.p. ver.
viuda, f., widow.
vivamente, quickly, rapidly, excitedly.
vivienda, f., dwelling, lodging, shelter.
vivir, to live, be, exist; dwell, inhabit.
vivo, —a, alive, living; alight, kindled; quick, active, bright, spirited; loud, lively, emphatic; deep; vehement, intense; hasty, impulsive; en lo más ——, to the very quick.
vizcaíno, —a, Biscayan, of Biscay, Vizcaya.
vociferar, to shout, exclaim, bawl, clamor.
volar, to fly (around), flutter, hover.
voltear, to swoop, fly around, whirl.
voluntad, f., will, consent, wish, desire, choice.
voluntariamente, voluntarily, willingly.
voluptuoso, —a, voluptuous, pleasurable, agreeable.
volver, to turn, return, come back; direct; —— a + inf., v. p. 7, n. 5; —— en sí, to regain consciousness; —— sobre los pasos, to retrace one's steps; —se, to turn; —se loco, to go mad; —se (a), to turn, become; turn towards, turn about.
vomitar (pers. indir. obj.), to discharge, shower, pour out, spit out.
voto, m., vow, tribute.
voy, v. ir.
voz, f., voice, cry, call, clamor; report, rumor, public opinion; a una ——, all together; en alta ——, aloud; a voces, loudly, noisily.
vuelo, m., flight.
vuelta, f., turn, return; v. p. 11, n. 1; p. 30, n. 6; p. 82, n. 1; p. 107, n. 1; p. 145, n. 3; p. 153, n. 1.
vuelto, —a, p.p. volver.
vuelva, etc., v. volver.
Y
y, and.
ya, already, now, immediately; then, presently; later; well!; —— no, no longer; —— sé, I know! ya que, even if.
yacer, to lie.
yerto, —a, motionless, stiff; numb, rigid; petrified, paralyzed (w. fear).
yugo, m., yoke, power, irksome authority.
Z
zagala, f., lass, maid.
zaguán, m., entrance, vestibule, hall.
zalamero, —a, flattering, wheedling, coaxing, fawning.
zambombo, m., fool, clown, lubber, cur.
zángano, m., idler, drone.
zapato, m., shoe.
zarco, —a, pale blue.
zarza, f., bramble.
¡zas! bang! slap!
zoquete, m., morsel, bit, crumb, bite, mouthful.
zorra, f., fox.
zozobra, f., anxiety, worry.
zozobrar, to founder, sink, capsize.
zumba, f., joke; con ——, jestingly, jocularly, facetiously.
zumbar, to joke, tease; resound, hum, buzz, ring, roar.
zumbido, m., buzzing, humming, murmur.
zutano, —a, m. & f., so-and-so, such-a-one.