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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.

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