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Los Puritanos, y otros cuentos

OTROS CUENTOS (continued 2)

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arrastrar, to creep, crawl, drag along.

arrear, to drive (horses, mules).

arrebujar, to wrap up.

arreglar, to regulate, arrange.

arrepentirse, to repent.

arriba, above, over, upstairs; --! up!

arrimar, approach, join.

arrojar, to throw away.

arruga, f., wrinkle.

arte, m., f., art.

artillería, f., artillery.

ascenso, m., promotion.

ascua, f., red hot coal.

asechanza, f., artifice, machination.

asedio, m., siege, blockade.

asesino, m., assassin.

asfixiar, to suffocate.

así, so, thus; -- como, as well as; -- que, as soon as, so that.

asiento, m., seat.

asomar, to show, make appear.

asombro, m., astonishment.

aspecto, m., aspect, appearance.

aspirar, to inhale, aspire.

asunto, m., material, affair, subject.

asustar, to frighten.

ataque, m., attack.

atención, f., attention; en --, in consideration.

atender, to attend, heed, expect.

atentamente, attentively.

aterrar, to terrify.

atmósfera, f., atmosphere.

atónito, astonished, amazed.

atravesar, to cross.

atreverse, to dare, venture.

atrocidad, f., atrocity.

atropellar, to trample, tread under foot.

atrozmente, atrociously, excessively.

aturdido, giddy, wild.

aún, yet, still, even.

aunque, although.

ausente, absent.

austero, austere, harsh.

auto, m., judicial decree; -- de fe, sentence given by the Inquisition.

autoridad, f., authority.

autorizar, to authorize, legalize.

auxilio, m., aid, help, assistance.

avanzar, to advance, attack.

Ave Maria, a salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary.

aventajado, excellent.

aventura, f., adventure, incident.

aventurar, to venture, risk.

avergonzar, to shame, abash.

averiguación, investigation.

averiguar, to investigate, find out.

avisar, to inform, give notice, advise.

ay, intrj., alas.

ayer, yesterday.

ayudar, to aid, favor, assist.

ayudante, m., adjutant, assistant.

ayuntamiento, m., city council.

azul, blue.

B

bachiller, m., bachelor (college degree).

bailar, to dance.

bajar, to descend, lower.

bajo, prep., under.

bajo, adj., low; por lo --, in a low tone.

bajito, dim. of bajo.

balcón, m., balcony.

bálsamo, m., balsam, balm.

banco, m., bench, bank.

banquillo, m., dim. of banco.

bañar, to bathe, water.

barandilla, f., small balustrade.

barba, f., beard.

barbaridad, f., barbarity, absurdity.

barco, m., boat, bark.

barítono, m., baritone.

barquillo, m., small boat.

barrera, f., barrier.

barrio, m., suburb, ward of a city.

barruntar, to foresee, conjecture.

bastante, sufficient, enough.

bastar, to suffice, be sufficient.

batalla, f., battle, contest, conflict.

baúl, m., trunk.

Beethoven, a celebrated German composer.

belicoso, warlike, belligerent.

belleza, f., beauty.

Bellini, an Italian composer.

bendito, blessed.

besar, to kiss.

beso, m., kiss.

bestia, f., beast.

bien, m., good, benefit.

bien, adv., well; si --, although.

bienestar, m., wellbeing.

billar, m., billiards.

billete, m., billet.

birlar, to dispossess.

blanco, white.

boca, f., mouth.

bocacalle, f., mouth of a street.

bodega, f., wine-cellar.

bolita, f., small ball.

bolsa, f., purse, exchange.

bolsillo, m., pocket.

bonito, pretty.

botón, m., button.

bóveda, f., arch, vault.

bravo, brave, valiant.

brazo, m., arm.

breve, brief, concise.

brillante, brilliant.

brío, m., force, vigor, spirit.

brocado, m., brocade.

broma, f., joke, jest.

bruces, de --, with the face downward.

bruma, f., mist, haziness.

bruscamente, rudely.

brusco, rude, rough.

bueno, good, healthy, well.

bujía, f., wax candle.

burla, f., scoff, jest, fun.

burlar, to ridicule, burlesque.

buscar, to look for, search.

busqué; see buscar.

butaca, f., armchair.

C

cabal, exact, just.

caballero, m., gentleman.

cabecita, f., small head.

cabello, m., hair.

cabeza, f., head.

cabizbajo, downcast, pensive.

cabo, m., end; al --, at the end, finally.

cada, each; -- cual, each one.

cadalso, m., scaffold.

cadáver, m., corpse.

cadete, m., cadet.

caer, to fall; dejar --, to let fall, drop.

café, m., coffee, eating-house.

caja, f., box, casket, coffin.

cajón, m., box.

cajoncito, m., dim., small box.

calabozo, m., dungeon, calaboose.

calcetín, m., sock.

cálculo, m., calculation, computation.

caldo, m., broth.

caliente, warm, hot.

calla!, be silent, hush.

callar, to be silent.

calle, f., street.

calma, f., calm.

calmar, to calm, quiet, compose.

calorífero, m., a heating apparatus.

calzado, m., covering for the feet.

cama, f., bed.

cambiar, to change, exchange.

cambio, m., change, barter; en--, in exchange, on the other hand.

caminar, to walk, go.

camino, m., road, way.

camisa, f., shirt, chemise.

campanilla, f., dim., small bell.

campo, m., field, country; pío--, a children's game.

cándido, candid, innocent.

cansar, to tire, fatigue.

cantante, f., m., singer, adj., singing.

cantar, to sing.

cántaro, m., large pitcher; llover a --s, to rain by buckets full.

canto, m., song.

canturriar, to sing, hum.

capa, f., cloak, mantle, cover.

capilla, f., chapel; estar en --, to be under sentence of death.

capital, f., city, capital.

capricho, m., caprice, whim, fancy.

cara, f., face.

carambola, f., a manner of playing at the billiard table; --s de retroceso, figure described by the balls on being struck when in a certain position.

cárcel, f., prison.

carcelero, m., jailer.

carecer, to lack, be in need.

cargar, to load, charge.

cargo, m., burden, dignity, office, honor.

caricia, f., caress.

caridad, f., charity, kindness.

cariño, m., love, fondness.

caritativo, charitable.

Carmen, Virgen del, Lady of Carmen, a mendicant order.

caro, dear.

carrera, f., course, career, broad street.

carrerita, f. dim., small course, short distance.

carruaje, m., carriage, vehicle.

carta, f., letter.

cartera, f., pocket-book.

casa, f., house.

casarse, to marry.

casi, almost, nearly.

caso, m., event, case, occurrence.

Castellana, one of the principal streets of Madrid.

castigar, to chastise, punish.

castigo, m., punishment.

casualidad, f., casualty, accident; por --, accidentally.

casualmente, accidentally, haply.

católico, general, universal.

catorce, fourteen.

causa, f., cause.

causante, m. f., causer.

causar, to cause.

cautela, f., caution, prudence.

cavilar, to cavil.

caviloso, captious.

cayendo, ger., falling.

cebada, f., barley.

ceja, f., eyebrow.

celebrar, to celebrate, applaud.

celeste, celestial.

celosía, f., lattice window.

celoso, jealous.

cendal, m., a thin cloth (here, thin covering of snow), haze.

céntimo, centime.

céntrico, central.

centro, m., center.

cera, f., wax.

cerca, near; de --, closely.

cerrar, to close.

certificar, to assure, affirm.

cesante, m., a person dismissed from the public service; dejar --, to dismiss from office.

cesar, to cease.

cese, m., stoppage (of pay from the public treasury).

ciego, blind.

cielo, m., sky.

ciencia, f., science.

cierra; see cerrar.

cierran; see cerrar.

cierto, certain, sure.

cigarro, m., cigar.

cinco, five; las --, five o'clock; las -- y media, half past five.

cincuenta, fifty.

círculo, circle.

cirio, m., long and thick wax candle.

ciudad, f., city.

clamar, to call, cry out.

claridad, f., light, brightness.

claro, clear, bright.

clase, f., kind, class, species.

clavar, to nail, fasten.

clérigo, m., clergyman.

cobrar, to recover, collect, take courage.

cobre, m., copper.

coche, m., coach, carriage.

cochero, m., coachman.

codo, m., elbow; hablar por los --s, to chatter.

cofia, f., a net of thread worn on the head.

coger, to catch, seize, pluck.

colcha, f., coverlet, counterpane.

colchón, m., mattress.

colega, m., colleague.

colegio, m., college.

colérico, choleric.

colgar, to hang, suspend.

colorado, colored, florid, red.

columna, f., column.

combate, m., combat, conflict.

comencé; see comenzar.

comenzar, to commence.

comer, to eat.

comercio, m., commerce, store.

cómico, comical.

como, as; cómo? how?; -- si, as if.

compadecer, to pity.

compañero, m., companion.

compañía, company.

compartir, to divide, share.

compás, m., measure, time (in music), compass; llevar el --, to keep time.

compasivo, compassionate.

competencia, f., rivalry, competition.

complacer, to please, humor.

completo, complete; por --, completely.

componer, to compose.

comprar, to buy.

comprender, to comprehend, understand.

comprometer, to compromise.

compuesto, composed, compound; pp. of componer.

con, with.

concierto, m., concert, concerto.

conciliador, m., peace-maker.

conciliar, to conciliate, induce.

concluir, to conclude.

concurrente, m., frequenter.

condenar, to condemn.

condescendencia, f., condescension.

conducente, conducive.

conducir, to conduct, convey, carry.

conducta, f., conduct.

condujeron; see conducir.

condujo; see conducir.

conferencia, f., conference, assembly.

conformar, to conform, suit.

confortador, m., comforter.

confundir, to confuse, jumble.

confusamente, confusedly.

congelación, f., congelation, freezing.

congoja, f., anguish, anxiety.

congojar, to afflict.

congojoso, painful, distressing.

congreso, m., congress.

conmigo, with me.

conmover, to move, disturb, affect.

conocer, to know.

conocido, m., acquaintance.

conocimiento, m., knowledge, acquaintanceship.

conquista, f., conquest.

conseguir, to get, obtain, succeed.

consejo, m., counsel, advice, court.

conservador, m., preserver.

conservar, to preserve, keep.

consolador, consoling, comfortable.

consolar, to console, comfort.

constancia, f., constance.

consternar, to terrify, amaze.

constipar, to take cold.

consumo, m., consumption (of merchandise, provisions, etc.).

contado, por de, of course, surely.

contar, to count, calculate.

contemplar, to contemplate, study, look upon.

contento, pleased, glad, satisfied.

contestar, to reply.

contigo, with thee.

continuo, continuous; en --, continually.

contorno, m., contour, environs.

contra, against.

contrario, contrary; al --, on the contrary.

convencer, to convince, convict.

conveniente, convenient, fit, suitable.

convenir, to agree, convene.

conversar, to converse.

convulso, convulsed.

copa, f., cup; sombrero de --, hat with high crown.

copiosamente, abundantly.

copo, m., snow flake.

coqueta, f., coquette.

corazón, m., heart.

cordel, m., cord.

cordón, m., cord, string.

coro, m., choir, chorus.

coronar, to crown.

correctivo, corrective.

correo, m., mail, letter-carrier.

correr, to run.

corretear, to ramble, flirt.

cortar, to cut.

corte, f., court, capital.

cortejo, m., cortege, court, homage.

cortesía, f., courtesy.

cortina, f., curtain.

corto, short.

cosa, f., thing.

costar, to cost.

costumbre, m., custom, habit.

crecido, large, great, increased.

crear, to create, make.

creer, to believe, think.

creo, ya lo, indeed.

criada, f., servant girl.

criado, m., man servant.

criatura, f., creature, a general term for man.

criaturita, f., a young child.

crimen, m., crime, offence.

cristal, m., crystal, glass, window pane.

crítico, m., critic.

crucé; see cruzar.

crueldad, f., cruelty.

crujido, m., creak, crackling.

cruzar, to cross.

cual (el --, la --, lo --), who, which, that; a --, each; por lo --, on account of which; cual si, as if.

cualquier, any, any one.

cuando, when; de vez en --, from time to time.

cuanto, as much, how much, as much as, all; unos --, some, a few; -- más, the more.

cuarenta, forty.

cuarta, f., fourth part.

cuarto, m., room, small coin.

cuatro, four; las --, four o'clock.

cubierto, pp. of cubrir.

cubrir, to cover.

cucharilla, f., small spoon.

cuello, m., neck.

cuentar; see contar.

cuenta, f., account, calculation.

cuente; see contar.

cuerda, f., cord, rope.

cuerpo, m., body.

cuesta, f., hill, slope.

cueste; see costar.

cuestión, f., question, problem.

cuidado, m., care, caution, fear.

cuidado! look out, take care!

cuitado, m., wretched, miserable person.

culpable, guilty.

culto, cultured, polished.

cumplir, to fulfil, discharge.

cuñada, f., sister-in-law.

cuota, f., quota.

cura, m., priest, curate.

curso, m., course, career.

cutis, m., skin.

chapotear, to paddle.

charla, f., chatter.

charlar, to chatter, gossip; -- por los codos, to prattle.

chica, f., little girl.

chico, small.

chillar, to shriek, scream.

chillido, m., shriek, scream.

chimenea, f., chimney, fire-place.

chiquilla, f., dim., little girl.

chiquillo, m., small boy.

chiquita, f., dim., little girl.

chisporroteo, m., crackling, hissing.

Chopín, a celebrated Polish composer.

chuchería, f., gewgaw, toy.

D

dame, give me.

daño, m., damage, injury, harm.

dar, to give, strike.

de, of, from, by, with, as, than.

debajo de, under, beneath.

deber, to owe, ought, must.

debido, due, pp. of deber.

débil, weak.

debilidad, f., weakness, debility.

decidirse, to decide.

decir, to say, tell.

declaración, f., declaration, deposition.

declarar, to declare.

decoroso, decorous.

defensor, m., defender.

degradar, to degrade.

dejar, to leave, let, permit; -- de, leave off, fail.

delante, before; por --, in front.

delicadeza, f., delicacy, tenderness.

delicado, delicate, tender.

delicioso, delightful, pleasing.

delirar, to rave, dote, be delirious.

demandar, to ask, claim, demand.

demás, besides; los --, the rest, the others.

demasiado, too, too much.

demostrar, to show, prove.

demuestran; see demostrar.

dentro de, within.

deparar, to offer, present.

departir, to converse, dispute.

depositar, to deposit, give.

derramar, to pour, shed.

desaforadamente, excessively, disorderly.

desahogar, to unbosom, utter.

desaparecer, to disappear.

desamparado, m., forsaken one.

desamparar, to forsake, abandon.

desastroso, disastrous.

descansar, to rest.

desconocido, m., unknown person.

descubierto, uncovered; al --, openly.

descuidar, to neglect, forget, relieve from care.

desde, since, after, from; -- que, since.

desdicha, f., misfortune, misery.

desdichado, unfortunate, unhappy.

desdoblar, to unfold.

desear, to desire.

deseo, m., desire, wish.

desechar, to refuse, drive away.

desesperar, to despair.

desfallecer, to pine away, faint.

desgracia, f., misfortune, disgrace.

desgraciado, unfortunate, miserable.

deshacer, to undo, excuse, exculpate.

desierto, deserted.

desistir, to desist, cease.

deslizar, to slip, slide.

desmayar, to faint, swoon.

desmerecer, to be undeserving.

desocupado, unoccupied, leisure.

desorden, m., disorder.

despecho, a -- de, in spite of.

despedir, to dismiss, discharge; --se, take leave.

despegar, to separate.

despertar, to awaken.

despidió; see despedir.

despojar, to despoil, strip.

desprecio, m., disregard, scorn.

desprender, to unfasten, loose.

después, after, afterwards, then.

destacarse, to detach.

destinar, to destine, appoint.

destrozo, m., destruction, rout.

desvalido, helpless, unprotected.

desván, m., garret.

desvanecer, to vanish, remove.

desvergonzado, impudent.

detalle, m., detail.

detenerse, to stop, detain.

determinar, to determine.

detrás, behind.

detuve; see detenerse.

detuvo; see detenerse.

devorar, to devour, consume.

devotamente, devoutly.

di, I gave.

día, m., day; de --, by day.

diamante, m., diamond.

diario, m., daily newspaper.

diario, daily.

dice; see decir.

dicen; see decir.

dicha, f., happiness.

dicho, pp. of decir.

dichoso, happy, fortunate.

diciembre, m., December.

diciendo, ger.; see decir.

dictar, to dictate.

dieron; see dar.

diesen; see dar.

diez, ten.

difícil, difficult.

dificultad, f., difficulty.

difunto, defunct, dead.

diga; see decir.

dignamente, worthily.

digno, worthy, deserving.

digo; see decir.

dije; see decir.

dijeron; see decir.

dijese; see decir.

dijo; see decir.

dilación, f., delay.

diminuto, small.

dinero, m., money.

dio; see dar.

Dios, God.

directamente, directly, straight.

diremos; see decir.

diría; see decir.

dirigir, to direct; --se, to address.

díscolo, ungovernable, peevish.

disculpa, f., excuse, apology.

discurso, m., discourse.

discutir, to discuss, examine.

disfrazar, to disguise, conceal.

disgustar, to offend, displease.

disgusto, m., grief, sorrow, distaste.

disimuladamente, reservedly.

disipar, to dissipate, scatter.

dispensar, to dispense, excuse.

disponer, to dispose, arrange, prepare.

disposición, f., disposition.

dispuesto, pp. of disponer.

disputar, to dispute.

distancia, f., distance.

distinguir, to distinguish, discern, perceive.

distinto, distinct, different.

distraído, inattentive, absent-minded.

distribuir, to distribute, divide.

diverso, diverse, different.

divertirse, to amuse one's self.

dividir, to divide.

divierten; see divertirse.

divino, divine.

divisar, to perceive, descry.

doblar, to double, pass around.

doce, twelve.

docena, f., dozen.

doler, to feel pain, ache, suffer.

dolor, m., pain, grief, affliction.

doméstico, domestic.

dominar, to rule, command.

domingo, m., Sunday.

doncella, f., maid.

donde, where.

dormir, to sleep.

dos, two; las -- en punto, two o'clock sharp.

dril, m., kind of cloth.

duda, f., doubt.

duele; see doler.

dueño, m., master, owner.

duermas; see dormir.

duerme; see dormir.

dulce, sweet.

dulcemente, sweetly.

dulcísimo, very sweet.

dulzura, f., sweetness, gentleness.

durante, during.

durar, to last, endure.

dureza, f., hardness, firmness.

durmió; see dormir.

duro, hard, firm.

E

echar, to throw, cast, issue.

echar a (followed by an infinitive), to begin to.

edad, f., age.

edificio, m., edifice.

educar, to educate, instruct.

efecto, m., effect.

efusión, f., effusion.

ejecución, f., execution.

ejecutar, to execute, perform.

ejecutivo, executive.

ejemplar, exemplary; sin --, not to be a precedent.

ejemplo, m., example.

el, the; él, he, that.

elevar, to elevate, raise.

ello, it.

ella, she.

elogiar, to praise, eulogize.

embajada, f., annoyance.

embargar, to arrest, impede, restrain.

embargo, sin --, notwithstanding, nevertheless.

embebido, wrapt in thought.

embelesar, to charm, be delighted.

embozar, to wrap up.

empalidecer, to become pale.

empapado, soaked, drenched.

empecé; see empezar.

empañado, darkened, soiled by the breath.

empeñar, to pawn.

empeñarse, to insist.

empezar, to begin.

empieza; see empezar.

empleado, m., employé.

empleo, m., employment, occupation.

emprender, to undertake, attempt.

en, in, on.

enamorarse, to fall in love.

encajar, to place, insert, inclose.

encaje, m., lace.

encantadora, charming.

encantar, to charm, enchant.

encargar, to charge, commit.

encargo, m., request, command.

encarnado, ponerse --, to blush.

encarnizamiento, m., rage, fury.

encender, to burn, light.

encerrar, to enclose, shut.

encima, on, above, over.

encontrar, to find, encounter.

encuentras; see encontrar.

encuentro, m., encounter, meeting.

enemigo, m., enemy.

energía, f., energy, vigor.

enérgicamente, energetically.

enfadar, to vex, offend, anger.

enfangarse, to get muddy.

enfrente, opposite, in front.

engrosar, to increase.

enjambre, m., crowd, multitude.

enjaular, to cage, imprison, confine.

enjugar, to dry.

enlutado, dressed in mourning.

ennegrecer, to blacken, darken.

enojar, to vex, offend, displease.

enorme, enormous, vast.

enronquecido, hoarse, rough.

ensartar, to string, invent.

ensayar, to try, practice.

ensayo, m., trial, exercise.

enseñar, to teach, show.

enseñorear, to command, possess one's self of a thing.

ensuciar, to soil.

ensueño, m., sleep.

enterar, to inform, acquaint.

entereza, f., firmness.

enternecimiento, m., compassion, pity.

entero, entire, complete; por --, entirely.

entonces, then.

entornar, to turn.

entrada, f., entrance.

entrambos, both.

entrante, entering.

entrar en, to enter.

entre, between, among.

entregar, to deliver, restore.

entresuelo, m., floor between the ground floor and the first floor.

entretener, to entertain, please, amuse.

entusiasmar, to enrapture, make enthusiastic.

entusiasmo, m., enthusiasm.

envenenar, to poison, reproach.

enviar, to send.

envolver, to wrap up.

envuelto, pp. of envolver.

epistolar, epistolary.

época, f., epoch, time.

era; see ser.

éramos; see ser.

errar, to wander, err.

es; see ser.

esa, dem. pron., f., that.

escalar, to scale, climb.

escalera, f., stair.

escalofrío, m., shiver.

escamada, offended, irritated.

escandaloso, scandalous, disgraceful.

escapar, to escape.

escaparate, m., showcase.

escápate, get away.

escape, a --, quickly.

escapulario, m., two slips of cloth, on one of which is painted or embroidered a likeness of the Virgin.

escasear, to decrease.

escasísimo, very small, scanty.

escaso, small, short, scanty.

escena, f., the stage, scene.

escondite, m., hiding-place, concealment.

escribano, m., clerk, notary public.

escribir, to write.

escrito, pp. of escribir.

escuchar, to hear, listen to.

esforzar, to strengthen, enforce.

esfuerzo, m., effort, endeavor, vigor.

esmero, m., care, niceness.

eso, dem. pron., that.

espaciarse, to walk to and fro.

espacio, m., space.

espalda, f., shoulder.

espanto, m., fright, surprise.

espantoso, frightful, dreadful.

España, f., Spain.

esparcir, to scatter.

espectáculo, m., spectacle, show.

espectador, m., spectator.

esperanza, f., hope, expectance.

esperar, to hope, expect, wait for.

espeso, thick, dense.

espesor, m., thickness.

espirar, to expire, exhale.

espíritu, m., spirit, genius, ardor.

espléndido, splendid.

esposa, f., wife.

esquina, f., corner.

esta, dem. pron., this.

establecer, to establish.

estado, m., state, condition.

estado, pp. of estar.

Estado Mayor, staff of an army.

estancia, f., room, stay.

estar, to be.

estático, ecstatic.

estatua, f., statue.

estatura, f., stature.

este, dem. pron., m., this; éste, the latter.

estética, f., esthetics.

estómago, m., stomach.

esto, dem. pron., this.

estorbar, to hinder, obstruct, intrude.

estoy, I am.

estrago, m., ravage, waste.

estrechar, to tighten, compress, contract.

estrella, f., star.

estrellado, star-spangled.

estremecimiento, m., trembling, shaking.

estremecer, to shake, tremble.

estrépito, m., noise, clamor.

estridente, strident, stridulous.

estropear, to cripple, mutilate, cut.

estudiar, to study.

estupefacto, motionless, stupefied.

estuvieron; see estar.

estuviese; see estar.

estuviésemos; see estar.

estuvo; see estar.

evitar, to avoid.

exhalar, to exhale.

exhortación, f., exhortation.

exhortar, to exhort.

exigir, to demand, require.

existir, to exist.

expansivo, expansive.

experimentar, to experiment, experience.

explicar, to explain.

explorar, to explore.

exponer, to expose, explain.

expresivo, expressive.

expuesto, pp. of exponer.

expuso; see exponer.

exquisito, exquisite.

extender, to extend.

extenso, extensive.

extiende; see extender.

extraño, strange, foreign.

extremadamente, extremely.

extremo, extreme.

F

fachada, f., facade.

facilitar, to facilitate.

fácil, easy; lo --, how easy.

falsete, m., falsetto.

falta, f., fault, want, defect; hacer --, to need, want.

faltar, to fail, be wanting.

familia, f., family.

farol, m., lantern.

fatal, fatal, mortal, unlucky.

fatídico, fatidical.

fatigar, to tire, fatigue.

Favorita, La, title of an opera.

fe, f., faith.

felices, pl. of feliz.

felicidad, f., felicity, happiness.

feliz, happy, fortunate.

felonía, f., felony.

fénix, m., phenix, unique person.

feo, ugly.

feroz, ferocious, cruel.

fervorosamente, fervently.

fiel, faithful, true.

figura, f., figure, form.

figurar, to figure, imagine.

fijar, to fix, fasten.

fijo, pp. of fijar, fixed, firm.

fila, f., row, line, file.

filtrar, to filter.

fin, m., purpose, end; por --, finally; al --, at last; en --, in fine, finally; a -- de, in order that.

fino, fine, perfect, pure.

firmamento, m., firmament.

fisonomía, f., physiognomy, features.

flamante, flaming, bright.

flamenco, relating to Flanders.

flaquear, to grow feeble.

flojedad, f., weakness, feebleness.

fomeno, m., protection, support; department for the promotion of material and intellectual interests.

fonda, f., hotel, inn.

fondo, m., bottom, character.

forma, f., form, shape.

formación, f., formation.

formal, formal, serious, sedate.

formar, to form.

fortuna, f., fortune, chance; por --, fortunately.

fracaso, m., ruin, downfall.

fractura, f., fracture.

franco, adj., frank, open, generous.

franco, m., a coin worth about twenty cents.

frase, f., phrase, sentence.

frenético, frantic, distracted.

frente, f., forehead, face.

fresco, fresh, cool.

frescura, f., freshness, coolness.

frío, m., cold.

fruncir las cejas, to knit the eyebrows.

fue; see ser and ir.

fuego, m., fire; -- fatuo, jack o' lantern; alto el --, cease firing; -- graneado (a military term), firing at will.

fuente, f., fountain, spring of water.

fuera; see ser.

fuera, outside, out.

fueron; see ser.

fuerte, strong.

fuertemente, strongly.

fuerza, f., force, strength; a la --, by force.

fuese; see ser.

fuesen; see ser.

fui; see ser and ir.

fúnebre, mournful, sad.

funerario, funeral.

furioso, furious, mad.

futura, f., betrothed, fiancée.

G

gabán, m., coat.

gabinete, m., cabinet, small room.

galán, m., gallant, courtier.

galante, gallant.

gana, f., inclination, desire.

ganancia, f., gain, profit.

ganar, to give, earn.

garantía, f., guarantee.

garganta, f., throat.

garrote, m., a capital punishment consisting of strangling with an iron collar.

gemido, m., groan, lamentation.

generalizar, to generalize.

generoso, noble, generous.

genio, genius, temper.

gente, f., people, persons.

gentil, genteel, handsome.

gestión, f., exertion, effort.

gestionar, to solicit.

gesto, m., face, grimace, gesture.

gloriarse, to boast.

golpe, blow, strike.

golpear, to beat, strike.

gorjeo, m., chirp, warble.

gorra, f., cap.

gorro, m., cap.

gota, f., drop.

gozar con, or de, to enjoy.

gracia, f., grace, favor, pardon.

gracias, f., thanks.

gracioso, graceful, beautiful.

gran, great.

grande, great, large.

gratitud, f., gratitude.

grato, grateful, pleasing.

grave, grave, mortal, important.

gravedad, f., gravity, seriousness.

gris, gray.

gritar, to cry out, shout.

grito, m., cry, shout; a gritos, in a loud voice.

gruñido, m., grunt, growl.

grupo, m., group, cluster.

guapo, neat, good looking.

guardar, to keep, watch, guard.

guardia, f., guard.

guardiana, f., keeper, guardian.

gubernativo, administrative.

guerrero, martial, warlike.

guiño, m., wink.

guitarra, f., guitar.

gustar, to like, love; taste, be pleased with.

gusto, m., pleasure, taste, delight; a --, with pleasure.

H

ha; see haber.

habano, of Havana.

haber (used as an auxiliary verb and also impersonally), to have, to be.

había, there was.

habitante, m., inhabitant.

habitar, to inhabit.

hablar, to speak, talk.

hacer, to make, do.

hacia, towards.

haga; see hacer.

hago; see hacer.

hallar, to find.

hambre, f., hunger, appetite.

han; see haber.

harapo, m., rag.

haría; see hacer.

has; see haber.

hasta, until, as far as, even; -- que, until; -- aquí, thus far.

hay, there is, there are.

haya, there may be.

haz; see hacer.

he; see haber.

hecho, pp. of hacer, made, done.

hecho, m., fact, act, deed.

hediondo, unpleasant, vile, fetid.

helar, to freeze.

henchir, to fill, stuff.

herencia, f., inheritance.

herida, f., wound.

herir, to wound, knock, strike.

hermana, f., sister.

hermanita, f., dim., little sister.

hermanito, m., dim., little brother.

hermano, m., brother.

herméticamente, hermetically.

hermosear, to beautify, adorn.

hermoso, beautiful, fine.

hermosura, f., beauty, fineness.

hice; see hacer.

hicieron; see hacer.

hija, f., daughter.

hijo, m., son; -- mayor, elder son; -- menor, younger son.

hijos, children (of same parents).

hilacha, f., threadbare spot.

himno, m., hymn.

hipotecario, pertaining to a mortgage.

hirió; see herir.

historia, f., history, story.

hizo; see hacer.

hogar, m., hearth, home.

hoja, f., leaf.

hola! holla.

hombre, m., man.

hombro, m., shoulder.

hora, f., hour.

horizonte, m., horizon.

horrísono, sounding dreadfully.

horroroso, horrid, frightful.

hostilidad, f., hostility.

hotel, m., hotel, inn.

hoy, to-day.

hubiera; see haber.

hubieran; see haber.

hubieses; see haber.

hubo, there was.

hueso, m., bone.

huésped, m., guest; casa de --, boarding house.

huir, to flee, escape.

humano, human.

humeante, smoking.

humedad, f., humidity.

húmedo, humid, moist.

humilde, humble, modest.

humillación, f., humiliation.

humo, m., smoke.

hundir, to sink, crush, overwhelm.

I

iba; see ir.

iban; see ir.

idear, to think, plan, to conceive an idea.

ido, pp. of ir, to go.

iglesia, f., church.

igual, equal.

igualmente, equally.

iluminar, to illuminate, light, shine.

ilusión, f., illusion.

impedir, to impede, restrain.

imperioso, imperious, haughty.

importar, to be important, to matter.

impresionar, to impress.

impulsar, to impel.

impulso, m., impulse.

incansable, untiring.

incapaz, incapable.

incesante, incessant.

incitar, to incite.

incomodar, to incommode.

inconveniente, m., inconvenience, trouble, objection.

incorporarse, to sit up.

indeciso, undecided, irresolute.

indefinidamente, indefinitely.

indiferencia, f., indifference.

indignado, provoked, irritated.

indigno, unworthy, undeserving.

indispuesto, indisposed.

indulto, m., pardon, forgiveness.

infame, infamous, vile.

infancia, f., infancy.

Infanta, f., a princess of the royal blood.

infeliz, unhappy, unfortunate.

ínfimo, lowest, vile.

infranqueable, insurmountable.

infringir, to infringe, violate.

infundir, to infuse, inspire.

ingenioso, ingenious.

ingenuo, ingenuous, open, candid.

Inglaterra, f., England.

ingrato, ungrateful, unthankful.

inmediatamente, immediately.

inmenso, immense.

inmóvil, immovable.

inquieto, restless, noisy, uneasy.

inquietud, f., inquietude.

insinuante, insinuating.

inspirar, to inspire.

instar, to urge, press.

instinto, m., instinct.

institución, f., institution, establishment; las --es, the powers.

instituto, m., institute.

insufrible, insufferable.

íntegro, integral, entire.

intencionado, inclined, disposed.

intento, m., intent, purpose.

interés, m., interest, concern.

interpretar, to interpret, explain.

interrumpir, to interrupt, hinder.

intervalo, m., interval.

intervenir, to intervene, assist.

intestino, intestine, internal.

intimidad, f., intimacy, friendship.

introducir, to introduce, conduct, lead; --se, to get in.

introdujo; see introducir.

inútil, useless.

invierno, m., winter.

invitar, to invite.

ir, to go; irse, to go away.

iracundo, wrathful, furious.

irritar, to irritate, provoke.

J

jabón, m., soap.

jamás, never.

jardín, m., garden.

Jerez, a city of Spain.

jota, f., a Spanish dance.

joven, young.

juego, m., game; -- de prendas, game of forfeits.

juego; see jugar.

juez, m., judge.

jugar, to play.

juntar, to join, acquire.

junto, together.

junto a, near.

jurar, to swear.

justamente, precisely, exactly.

justicia, f., justice.

juventud, f., youth.

juzgar, to judge.

L

la, f., def. art., the; per. pron., her, it.

labio, m., lip.

lado, m., side.

ladrón, m., thief.

lágrima, f., tear.

lanzar, to throw, heave.

largo, long.

las, f., def. art., pl., the.

lástima, f., pity, grief, compassion.

lateral, lateral, side.

later, v. n., to beat.

lavadero, m., washing place.

lavandera, f., washer-woman.

lavar, to wash, bathe.

le, per. pron., him, to him, to her.

lechuguino, dandy, foppish.

leer, to read.

legua, f., league.

lejano, distant.

lejos, far off.

lengua, f., tongue, language.

lentamente, slowly.

les, per. pron., to them, them.

letra, f., words of a song, hand-writing.

levantar, to raise; --se, to rise.

leve, light (of weight).

levísimo, very light.

leyendo, ger.; see leer.

libre, free.

lienzo, m., linen, handkerchief.

ligar, to tie, bind.

ligero, light, slight.

límite, m., limit, bound.

limón, m., lemon.

limosna, f., alms.

limpio, clean; en --, clearly.

lindo, fair, pretty, neat.

línea, f., line.

lo, per. pron., it.

lobo, m., wolf.

loco, mad, crazy.

los, per. pron., them; dem. pron., those.

lucha, f., struggle, contest.

luego, then, afterwards; desde --, at once, immediately.

lugar, m., place; en -- de, instead of.

lumbre, f., fire.

luminoso, luminous.

luz, f., light.

Ll

llamar, to call, knock at a door.

llanura, f., plain.

llave, f., key.

llegada, f., arrival.

llegar, to arrive.

llegue; see llegar.

lleno, full, complete.

llevar, to take, carry, wear.

llorar, to cry, weep.

llover, to rain.

lluvia, f., rain.

lluvioso, rainy.

M

madre, f., mother.

madrugada, f., morning (midnight to sunrise).

maestría, f., mastery.

mal, malo, bad, badly.

malagueño, pertaining to Malaga.

maldito, wicked, accursed.

malhechor, m., malefactor, offender.

malo, bad, wicked; estar --, to be sick.

mamá, f., mamma.

mandar, to send, order, command.

mandato, m., mandate, precept.

manera, f., manner, form; de toda --, at any rate.

manía, f., mania, habit.

manifestar, to manifest, declare.

maniobra, f., man[oe]uvre, handiwork.

mano, f., hand.

manta, f., a woolen blanket.

manto, m., robe, mantle, cover.

mañana, to-morrow, morning; por la --, in the morning.

Manzanares, the river on which Madrid is situated.

máquina, f., machine.

marcha, f., march.

marchar, to march, go; --se, to go away.

marido, m., husband.

marinero, m., seaman, sailor.

mármol, m., marble.

martirio, m., martyrdom.

mas, but; más, more.

matar, to kill.

matrimonio, m., marriage.

mayo, May.

mayor, greater, larger.

mayoría, f., majority.

me, per. pron., me, to me.

medalla, f., medal.

medias, a --, partly, by halves.

médico, m., physician.

medio, half.

medio, m., midst, middle.

meditar, to meditate, think.

mejilla, f., cheek.

mejor, better; a lo --, suddenly.

mendigo, m., beggar.

menos, less; por lo -- at least.

menosprecio, m., contempt, scorn.

mente, f., mind.

mentira, f., mistake, error, lie.

menudo, small; por --, minutely; a --, often; más a --, oftener.

merecer, to deserve, merit.

merengue, m., confection made of white of eggs and sugar.

mes, m., month.

mesa, f., table.

metálico, metallic.

meter, to place, put.

mezclar, to mix, unite.

mi, pl. mis, my.

miedo, m., fear, dread.

miembro, m., member, limb.

mientras, while, meanwhile.

mil, thousand.

milagro, m., miracle, wonder.

millar, m., thousand.

millón, m., million.

mímica, f., gesture.

ministerio, m., ministry.

ministro, m., minister.

minuciosamente, minutely, exactly.

mío, mine.

mirada, f., glance, look.

mirar, to look, look at; -- a, to look towards.

misa, f., mass.

miserable, wretched, miserable.

miseria, f., misery.

misericordia, f., mercy.

misericordioso, pious, merciful.

mísero, m., miserable one.

mismo, same, similar; lo --, the same thing; por lo --, therefore, consequently.

misterioso, mysterious.

modo, m., mode, manner; de ese --, in that way; de qué --, how.

mojadura, f., wetting.

mojar, to wet.

molestar, to trouble, annoy.

momentáneamente, momentarily.

momento, m., moment.

moneda, f., money, coin.

mono, pretty, nice.

morada, f., residence, dwelling.

morar, to reside, dwell.

morenito, dim. of moreno.

moreno, brown, swarthy.

mortífero, fatal.

mostrar, to show.

motivo, m., motive, reason.

mover, to move, excite.

movimiento, m., movement, motion.

muchacho, m., boy.

muchedumbre, f., multitude.

muchísimo, very much.

mucho, much, great deal of.

muchos, many.

mudo, silent, mute.

mueca, f., grimace, grin.

muero, from morir, to die.

muerte, f., death.

muerto, pp. of morir, to die.

muestra, f., show.

mujer, f., woman, wife.

mullido, soft, spongy.

multitud, f., multitude.

mundo, m., world; todo el --, everybody.

muñeca, f., doll.

murió, from morir, to die.

murmurar, to murmur.

museo, m., museum.

música, f., music.

músico, m., musician; -- mayor, chief musician.

muy, very.

N

nacarado, of pearl color.

nacer, to be born.

nacimiento, m., birth.

naciste; see nacer.

nada, nothing, not at all.

nadie, nobody.

naricita, f., little nose.

narrar, to narrate.

nave, f., nave.

necesidad, f., necessity.

necesitar, to want, need.

necio, foolish, stupid.

negarse, to refuse.

negocio, m., business.

negro, black.

nervioso, nervous.

nevar, to snow.

ni, neither, nor; -- mucho menos, far from it.

nieve, f., snow.

ninguno, none, no, not any.

niña, f., girl.

niñera, f., nurse.

niñez, f., childhood.

niño, m., child, boy.

nítido, bright, shining.

no, no, not.

noche, f., night; de --, by night; por la --, at night.

nombre, m., name.

nonada, f., trifle.

nos, per. pron., us, to us.

nosotros-as, we.

nota, f., note, mark.

notable, remarkable.

notar, to note, observe.

noticia, f., notice, information, news.

novedad, f., novelty, newness.

noviembre, m., November.

novio, m., sweetheart, bride-groom.

nube, f., cloud.

nudo, m., knot.

nuestro, per. pron., our.

nuevo, new; de --, again.

número, m., number.

nunca, never; casi --, hardly ever.

O

o, or, either.

obedecer, to obey.

obelisco, m., obelisk.

obligar, to oblige, compel.

obra, f., work.

obsequio, en -- de, out of respect to.

obstante, no --, notwithstanding.

obtener, to obtain.

obtuvo; see obtener.

ocasión, f., occasion, opportunity.

ocho, eight.

ocultar, to hide, conceal.

oculto, hidden, concealed.

ocurrir, to occur, happen.

ofender, to offend.

ofrecer, to offer, present.

oí; see oír.

oído, pp. of oír; n. m., ear.

oír, to hear.

ojo, m., eye.

ole! come.

olor, m., odor.

once, eleven; las --, eleven o'clock.

opaco, opaque, gloomy.

oponer, to oppose, object to.

oportuno, opportune, convenient.

oprimir, to oppress.

oprobio, m., opprobrium, shame.

oración, f., oration, prayer.

orador, m., orator.

orden, m., order, command.

oreja, f., ear.

organista, organist.

órgano, m., organ.

oro, m., gold.

os, per. pron., you, to you.

osar, to dare, venture.

oscuro, dark.

oscuridad, f., obscurity, darkness.

otoño, m., autumn.

otorgar, to grant, concede.

otro, other.

oye; see oír.

oyera, oyese, oyeron, oyó; see oír.

P

padecer, to suffer.

padre, m., father.

pagar, to pay.

pague; see pagar.

país, m., country, land.

paja, f., straw.

pájaro, m., bird.

palabra, f., word.

palacio, m., palace.

pálido, pallid, pale.

palmo, m., handbreadth; -- a --, inch by inch.

pan, m., bread.

panecillo, m., roll of bread.

pantalones, m., pantaloons.

pañuelo, m., handkerchief.

papel, m., paper.

par, de -- en --, wide open.

para, for, to, in order to; -- que, in order that.

paradero, m., stopping place.

paraguas, m., umbrella.

paraíso, m., paradise, highest floor of a theatre.

paraje, m., place, residence.

parangón, en -- con, in comparison with.

parar, to stop.

parecer, to appear, seem; al --, apparently.

parecido a, similar to.

pared, f., wall.

parentesco, m., kindred, relationship.

pariente, m., relative.

párroco, m., rector.

parroquial, parochial.

parroquiano, m., customer.

parte, f., part, place; de -- de, by order of; en todas --, por todas --, everywhere.

participar, to partake, inform.

partida, f., parcel, lot.

partir, to start, set out; to pull apart.

pasada, f., trick.

pasaje, m., passage, way.

pasar, to pass.

pasear, to walk.

paseo, m., walk, public place for walking; salir a --, to go out for a walk.

paso, m., step; a -- largo, at a lively rate.

paterno, paternal.

patíbulo, m., gallows.

patraña, f., fictitious account.

patrona, f., landlady.

pausa, f., pause.

pausado, slow.

pavoroso, awful.

paz, f., peace.

pecador, m., sinner.

pecho, m., breast.

pedazo, m., piece, bit.

pedir, to ask, solicit.

pegar, to beat.

pelear, to fight, quarrel.

peligro, m., danger, risk.

peligroso, dangerous.

pelo, m., hair.

pelota, f., ball.

pena, f., pain, trouble, penalty.

pendiente, clinging, hanging.

pensamiento, m., thought.

pensar, to think.

peor, worse.

pequeño, small.

percibir, to perceive.

perder, to lose.

perdidamente, desperately.

perdón, m., pardon, forgiveness.

pérfido, perfidious.

perfil, m., profile, contour.

perífrasis, f., paraphrase.

periódico, m., newspaper.

permanecer, to remain.

permitir, to permit.

pero, but.

perro, m., dog; -- grande, a small coin.

persuadir, to persuade.

perseguir, to pursue, persecute.

persona, f., person.

personificar, to personify.

perspectiva, f., view.

pertenecer, to belong, appertain.

pesar, m., sorrow, concern; a -- de, in spite of.

pesaroso, sorrowful.

peseta, f., a coin worth about twenty cents.

petenera, f., ditty, lively tune.

petrificar, to petrify.

pianista, pianist.

pián pianito, slowly, gently.

pidiendo, ger.; see pedir.

pie, m., foot.

piedad, f., piety, pity.

piensa; see pensar.

piense; see pensar.

pierna, f., leg.

pieza, f., piece, room.

pilar, m., pillar, column.

pintura, f., painting, picture.

pío campo, a children's game.

piso, m., floor, story (of a house).

placer, m., pleasure.

plata, f., silver.

plaza, f., square, place.

plegaria, f., prayer.

población, f., population, town.

poblar, to populate, fill.

pobre, poor.

pobrecilla, f., poor little girl.

poco, little; -- a --, little by little.

pocos, few.

poder, to be able; no -- menos de, not to be able to help.

poderoso, powerful.

podríamos; see poder.

poeta, m., poet.

policía, f., police force.

político, political.

polo, m., popular song of Andalusia.

polvorilla, f., lively, brisk.

poner, to place, put; ponerse, to put on; ponerse a, to begin to.

ponga; see poner.

pongas; see poner.

poniendo, ger.; see poner.

por, for, by, through.

porción, f., part; una -- de, several.

pormenores, m., details.

porque, because, why.

portador, m., bearer, carrier.

portal, m., porch, entry.

portero, m., porter.

portezuela, f., little door.

porvenir, m., future.

posada, f., inn, tavern.

poseer, to possess.

postrero, last.

postura, f., posture, position.

precioso, precious, pleasant, gay.

precisado, obliged.

precisión, f., precision, necessity.

preciso, necessary, precise; lo --, the necessary amount.

predilección, f., predilection.

preferencia, f., preference.

pregonero, m., crier.

pregunta, f., question.

preguntar, to ask, inquire.

prenda, f., pledge; juego de --, game of forfeits.

preocupar, to preoccupy.

presenciar, to witness.

presentar, to present.

preservar, to preserve.

preso, m., prisoner.

prestar, to lend.

presumir, to presume.

pretender, to solicit.

prevención, f., police station.

primer, primero, first.

primo, m., cousin.

principio, m., beginning; al --, at first.

prisa, f., haste; de --, quickly; a toda --, with all haste.

privar, to deprive.

probar, to taste.

proceder, to proceed.

procurar, to procure, try.

producir, to produce.

proferir, to utter.

profético, prophetic.

profundo, profound, deep.

prohibir, to prohibit, forbid.

proyectil, m., projectile.

prolongar, to prolong.

prometer, to promise.

pronombre, m., pronoun.

pronto, quick, soon; de --, suddenly.

pronunciar, to pronounce, utter.

propiamente, properly.

proponer, to propose, resolve.

proporcionar, to proportion, adjust.

propósito, m., purpose, design.

propuso; see proponer.

protectora, f., protectress.

provisto, pp., provided.

próximo, next.

proyecto, m., project, scheme.

público, public.

pude; see poder.

pudiera; see poder.

pudiese; see poder.

pudo; see poder.

pueblo, m., people, town.

puede; see poder.

puedo; see poder.

puerta, f., gate, door.

pues, since, for, then.

puesto, pp. of poner.

pulmonía, f., pneumonia.

pulverizar, to pulverize.

punta, f., point.

punto, m., point of time or space.

pupila, f., pupil, eyeball.

pupilo, m., pupil.

pureza, f., purity, innocence.

puse; see poner.

pusieran; see poner.

pusieron; see poner.

puso; see poner.

Q

que, rel. pron., that, which; qué? what? a que, in order that.

que, conj., that, for.

quedar, to stay, stop.

quemar, to burn.

quepe, from caber, to be contained in. (An incorrect form for the 3d per. pres. indicative.)

querer, to wish, want, like, love.

querrá; see querer.

querrás; see querer.

quien, who; quién? who?

quiera; see querer.

quiere; see querer.

quiero; see querer.

quimera, f., chimera, fancy.

quince, fifteen.

quise; see querer.

quisiera; see querer.

quisieron; see querer.

quiso; see querer.

quitar, to take away, deprive.

R

rabia, rage, fury.

radical, m., name of a political party.

ráfaga, f., gust, blast.

rama, f., branch (of a tree).

raso, m., satin.

rastra, a la --, dragging along.

rato, m., short time; al poco --, after a little while; a ratos, from time to time, occasionally.

rayar, to mark with lines.

razón, f., reason; tener --, to be right.

real, real, royal.

real, m., a small coin.

realmente, really, actually.

rebaja, f., rebate, reduction.

rebajar, to abate, lessen.

rebaño, m., flock.

rebosar, to overflow, display.

rebozo, m., simulation.

rechazar, to repel, refuse.

rechinar, to creak, grate.

recibir, to receive.

recobrar, to recover, gain.

recodo, jugar los --s limpios, to make a certain stroke in the play of billiards.

recoger, to gather, collect.

recogido, secluded, retired.

Recoletos, one of the principal streets of Madrid.

reconocer, to recognize.

recordar, to remind, relate.

recorrer, to run over, to examine.

recriminar, to recriminate.

recuerdo, m., remembrance, souvenir.

recuerdo, I remember.

redactor, m., editor.

reducir, to reduce.

redujeron; see reducir.

reemplazar, to replace, restore.

refacción, f., refreshment.

referente, referring.

referir, to refer, relate.

refinado, refined, artful.

reflexionar, to reflect, consider.

reforma, f., reform, correction.

refrescar, to refresh, cool.

registrador, m., registrar, recorder.

registro, m., register.

regocijo, m., joy, pleasure.

regular, moderate, ordinary.

reina, f., queen.

reírse, to laugh.

reja, f., iron grate of a window.

relatar, to relate, report.

relato, m., narration, recital.

reloj, m., watch, clock.

remediar, to remedy, support.

remendar, to mend, patch.

remitir, to remit, transmit.

remordimiento, m., remorse.

renunciar, to renounce, resign.

reo, m., criminal, culprit.

reparar en, to take notice of.

repentinamente, suddenly.

repetir, to repeat.

repique, m., chime, ring, peal of bells.

replicar, to reply.

reponer, to replace, recover health.

reposar, to repose, rest.

reproducir, to reproduce.

reprodujesen; see reproducir.

repuesto; see reponer.

repuso; see reponer.

requiebro, m., endearing word, love-tale.

resaltar, to rebound.

resbalar, to slip, slide.

residenciar, to call to account.

residir, to reside.

resignar, to resign.

resolver, to resolve, decide.

resonar, to resound.

resoplido, m., continued audible breathing.

respetable, respectable.

respetar, to respect.

respetuosamente, respectfully.

respirar, to breathe.

resplandecer, to glisten, shine.

responder, to answer, respond.

respuesta, f., answer, response.

restante, m., remainder.

resueltamente, resolutely.

resuelto, resolved.

resultado, m., result, issue.

resultar, to result, proceed from.

retardar, to retard, delay.

retener, to retain, preserve.

retirarse, to withdraw, retire.

Retiro, a public park in Madrid.

retribuir, to recompense.

retroceder, to fall back, retrocede.

reunir, to unite, reconcile.

revistero, m., reviewer, writer.

revocar, to revoke, repeal.

revolcarse, to wallow.

revolotear, to flutter, jump around.

revoqué; see revocar.

rey, m., king.

rezar, to pray.

ridículo, m., ridicule.

ríe; see reírse.

riendo, ger.; see reírse.

riesgo, m., danger, risk.

rincón, m., corner.

riqueza, f., riches, wealth.

risa, f., laugh.

risueño, smiling, pleasing.

ritmo, m., rhyme, rhythm.

rizar, to curl.

rizoso, curly.

robar, to rob, steal.

rodar, to roll, wander about.

rodear, to surround.

rodeo, m., circumlocution.

rodilla, f., knee; de --s, on the knees.

rogar, to pray, entreat, ask.

romanza, f., romance.

romper, to break.

roncar, to snore.

ropa, f., cloth, clothing.

rosada, rosy.

rostro, m., face, countenance.

roto, pp. of romper.

rotundamente, explicitly.

rubio, red, fair, ruddy.

ruborizarse, to blush.

rudo, rude, rough.

ruido, m., noise.

ruleta, f., roulette.

rumor, m., report, rumor.

S

sábado, m., Saturday.

sábana, f., sheet.

saber, to know, know how, be able, to taste.

saborear, to enjoy.

sabría; see saber.

sacar, to draw, choose; -- en limpio, to bring out clearly.

sacerdote, m., priest.

saco, m., sack, bag.

sacudir, to shake, jerk.

sagrado, sacred, holy.

sala, f., hall, large room.

saldría; see salir.

salgo; see salir.

salida, f., departure, start.

salir, to depart, set out, go out.

salón, m., saloon, large hall.

salpicar, to bespatter, intersperse.

salto, m., leap, jump.

salud, f,, health.

saludable, salutary, healthful.

saludar, to greet, salute.

saludo, m., salute.

Salve, f., prayer to the Virgin Mary.

sangre, f., blood; -- fría, sang-froid.

santísimo, most holy.

santo, m., saint.

satisfecho, satisfied, content.

se, refl. pron., himself, herself, itself, themselves.

sé, I know.

sea; see ser.

seamos; see ser.

seas; see ser.

secar, to dry.

secreto, m., secret.

sedería, f., silk cloth.

seguida, en --, immediately.

seguimiento, m., pursuit.

seguir, to follow, pursue.

según, according to.

segundo, second.

seguridad, f., security.

seguro, sure, safe.

seis, six.

semblante, m., face, aspect.

semejante, similar, like.

sencillo, plain, simple, artless.

seno, m., breast, bosom.

sentar, to seat, fit, suit.

sentarse, to sit down.

sentido, m., sense.

sentimiento, m., sentiment, grief, pain, feeling.

sentir, to feel, perceive, hear; regret, be sorry.

seña, f., sign, signal.

señas, f., house address (street and number).

señalar, to appoint, name, fix.

señor, m., sir, gentleman.

señora, f., lady, madam.

señorito, m., young gentleman.

seque; see secar.

ser, to be.

ser, m., being.

serenidad, f., serenity, mildness.

sereno, serene, clear.

sereno, m., watchman.

serie, f., series, order.

serio, serious, grave.

servir, to serve.

sevillana, of or from Seville.

si, if, why; un -- es no es, a trifle.

sí, yes.

sido; see ser.

siempre, always; para --, forever.

siendo, ger.; see ser.

siento; see sentir.

sietemesino, foppish, dandy.

siete y media, game of cards.

significativo, expressive.

sigo; see seguir.

siguiente, following.

siguiese; see seguir.

siguió; see seguir.

silencioso, silent, solitary.

silla, f., chair, seat.

silogismo, m., syllogism.

símil, m., simile, comparison.

simón, m., hackney-coach.

simpático, attractive, charming, good-natured, sympathetic.

sin, without.

sinnúmero, m., a numberless quantity.

sino, but, if, except, if not.

sintiese; see sentir.

sintió; see sentir.

siquiera, at least; ni --, not even.

sirve; see servir.

sirvieron; see servir.

sistema, m., system.

sitio, m., place.

situar, to situate.

soberbio, proud, superb, sublime.

sobre, over, above, on; -- todo, especially.

sobresalto, m., dread, fear.

sobrino, m., nephew.

socorrer, to succor, aid, help.

socorro, m., support, help.

sofocar, to suffocate, harass, oppress.

sol, m., sun.

solamente, only.

soldado, m., soldier.

soledad, f., solitude.

soler, to be accustomed, used to.

solicitar, to solicit, urge.

sólido, solid, firm.

solitario, solitary, lonely.

solo, alone, single.

sólo, only.

sollozar, to sob.

soltar, to unloose.

sombra, f., shade, shadow.

sombrero, m., hat; -- de copa, hat with a high crown.

sombrío, gloomy, sombre.

somos; see ser.

son; see ser.

son, m., sound, tone, mode.

sonar, to sound.

sonata, f., a musical composition.

sonoro, sonorous, pleasing.

sonreír, to smile.

sonrisa, f., smile.

sonrosado, rosy.

soñar con, to dream of.

soplo, m., blowing, gust, wave.

soportar, to support, suffer, tolerate.

sorprender, to surprise.

sorpresa, f., surprise.

sosegadamente, quietly, calmly.

sosiego, m., calmness.

sospechar, to suspect, mistrust.

sostén, m., support.

sostener, to sustain, bear.

sostenga; see sostener.

sostuvo; see sostener.

soy; see ser.

su, pron., his, her, your, its, their.

suavemente, gently, softly.

subir, to mount, ascend, bring up, go up.

suceder, to succeed, happen.

suceso, m., affair, success.

sucio, dirty.

suelo, m., ground, floor.

suelto, loose, flowing.

sueño, m., sleep.

suerte, f., fortune, luck, manner; de -- que, so that; de esta --, in this way; de tal -- que, in such a manner that.

suicidio, m., suicide.

suizo, Swiss.

sujetar, to subject, reduce.

sumamente, extremely, highly.

sumido, submerged.

sumir, to sink, submerge.

supiera; see suponer.

supiese; see suponer.

súplica, f., request, petition.

supo; see saber.

suponer, to suppose, surmise.

supremo, supreme, highest.

suspenso, amazed, suspended.

sustituto, m., substitute.

susto, m., fright.

suyo, pron., his, hers, yours, theirs, its.

T

taberna, f., tavern.

tablado, m., scaffold.

tal, pl. tales, such, so, as; -- vez, perhaps.

tal vez que otra, sometimes, occasionally.

talento, m., talent, genius.

también, also, likewise.

tampoco, neither.

tan, so, so much, as well, as much.

tanto, so, so much, as much; un --, a little while.

tañido, m., sound, clang.

tapa, f., lid, cover.

tapar, to cover, stop up.

tararear, to sing a song using certain syllables instead of the proper words.

tardar, to delay; -- en, to be long in.

tarde, f., afternoon, evening.

tarde, late; más --, later.

taza, f., cup.

té, m., tea.

teatro, m., theatre.

tecla, f., piano key.

teclado, m., keyboard of piano or similar instrument.

tejado, m., roof.

telón, m., curtain (theatrical).

temblar, to tremble, shake.

temblor, m., trembling.

tembloroso, tremulous.

temer, to fear.

temor, m., fear.

temperamento, m., temperament, temper.

templado, temperate, warm.

templo, m., temple.

temprano, early, soon.

tenazmente, tenaciously.

tener, to have, hold, possess.

tenga; see tener.

tengo; see tener.

tenor, m., tenor (of music).

teoría, f., theory.

tercero, third.

terciopelo, m., velvet.

terminar, to end, finish.

terneza, f., tenderness, affection.

terreno, m., land, ground.

tertulia, f., club, circle, evening party.

ti, per. pron., thee.

tía, f., aunt.

tibio, warm.

tiempo, m., time, weather.

tiene; see tener.

tierno, tender, soft.

tierra, f., earth, land, ground.

tiniebla, f., darkness.

tío, m., uncle.

tiíto, m., from tío.

tiple, one who sings soprano.

tirar, to throw, cast, draw.

tiroteo, m., shooting at random.

tobillo, m., ankle.

tocar, to touch, play a musical instrument.

todavía, yet, still.

todo, all, every.

tolerar, to tolerate, suffer.

toma! come.

tomar, to take, seize.

tomo, m., volume.

tono, m., tone.

tontería, f., foolishness, nonsense.

toque; see tocar.

toques; see tocar.

toque, m., touch, ringing, signal.

torcer, to twist, turn.

tormento, m., pain, anguish, torture.

tornar, to return, repeat.

torno, en -- de, around; en -- mío, around me.

torpemente, slowly.

torrecilla, f., small tower.

toser, to cough.

trabajar, to work, labor.

trabajo, m., work, labor.

trabar, to unite, seize; to form, take place.

traducir, to translate, manifest.

traer, to bring, carry.

traficar, to traffic, trade.

traición, f., treason; a --, treacherously.

trajese; see traer.

trajo; see traer.

tranquilo, tranquil, calm.

transcurrir, to elapse.

transeúnte, m., passerby.

trasformar, to transform.

trasladar, to move, transport.

trasparente, transparent, clear.

tratar, to treat, discuss, try; --se de, to be acquainted with; -- de tú, to address by thou.

través, al -- de, across, through.

trece, thirteen.

treinta, thirty.

tren, m., train.

trenza, f., curl.

tres, three.

tresillo, m., game of cards.

treta, f., trick, artifice.

trigueño, swarthy, brownish.

triste, sad, gloomy.

tristeza, f., grief, sorrow, sadness.

tropel, m., crowd, confusion.

tropezar, to stumble; -- con, to meet.

trozo, m., piece, selection.

tunante, m., idler, rake.

túnica, f., tunic.

tupido, compressed.

turbación, f., perturbation, confusion.

turbar, to disturb, alarm.

tuvieron; see tener.

tuviese; see tener.

tuvo; see tener.

U

u, used in the place of o to avoid cacophony (before o or ho).

ultimar, to finish.

último, last; por --, finally.

únicamente, only, simply.

único, single, sole, only; lo --, the only thing.

unos, one; unos, some.

usar, to use.

uso, m., use.

usted, pl. ustedes, you.

utilizar, to utilize.

V

va; see ir.

vacilar, to vacillate, wander.

vagar, to wander, loiter.

vago, vague, restless.

Valencia, a city of Spain.

valer, to be worth.

valga; see valer.

valor, m., value, courage, valor.

vamos; see ir.

vamos! come.

van; see ir.

vano, vain.

vapor, m., vapor, steam, breath.

vaporoso, vaporous.

vario, various, different, several.

varón, m., man.

vas; see ir.

vaso, m., tumbler, glass.

vaya; see ir.

vaya! indeed, really.

ve; see ir.

veces, pl. of vez; a --, sometimes.

vecino, m., neighbor.

veintinueve, twenty-nine.

velar, to watch, guard.

velo, m., veil.

velozmente, swiftly.

ven; see venir.

vencer, to conquer, subdue.

vender, to sell.

vengan; see venir.

venid; see venir.

venida, f., arrival.

venir, to come.

ventana, f., window.

ventanilla, f. dim., little window.

ventura, f., luck, fortune.

ver, to see; a --! see here, let's see.

veras, de --, indeed, really.

verdad, f., truth.

¿verdad? is it not true?

verdaderamente, truly, in fact.

verde, green.

verdugo, m., hangman, executioner.

vergonzoso, bashful, shamefaced.

vergüenza, f., shame, bashfulness.

verja, f., iron grating.

verso, m., verse.

verter, to shed, publish.

vestir, to clothe, dress.

vestíos, dress yourselves.

vestido, m., dress, clothes.

vez, f., time, turn; en -- de, instead of; a la --, successively, in turn; de -- en cuando, from time to time.

vi, I saw.

vía, f., way, road.

vianda, f., food, viands.

vibrar, to vibrate.

víctima, f., victim, sacrifice.

vida, f., life.

vidrio, m., glass.

viejo, old.

viene; see venir.

viendo, ger.; see ver.

viera; see ver.

viernes, m., Friday.

viese; see ver.

vil, mean, infamous.

villa, f., town, city.

vine; see venir.

viniendo, ger.; see venir.

viniesen; see venir.

vino, m., wine.

vino; see venir.

vio; see ver.

virgen, f., virgin.

virtud, f., virtue, power, force.

visita, f., visit.

vista, f., view, sight.

víspera, f., vesper.

vístase usted, dress yourself.

visto, pp. of ver, seen.

vivamente, vividly.

viveza, f., liveliness, vigor.

vivir, to live.

vivo, alive, bright, lively.

volandas, en --, in the air.

volar, to fly.

volubilidad, f., volubility, fluency.

voluntad, f., will, determination.

voluptuosidad, f., voluptuousness.

volver, to return, restore, give back.

volver a (followed by an infinitive), to do again the action expressed by the infinitive.

volver atrás, to turn back, back out.

voy; see ir.

voz, f., voice.

vuelta, f., return.

vuelto, pp. of volver.

vulgar, common, ordinary.

Y

y, and.

ya, already, now; ya lo creo, indeed; ya no, no longer.

ya que, since.

yo, I.

Z

zahurda, f., small miserable house, hut.

zarzuela, f., dramatic composition interspersed with music.

zas, used to express the sound of a blow.

zumbar, to resound, buzz, hum.

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