=chafado -a= (_past part. of_ =chafar=), taken back, disappointed.
=chalán=, _m._, trader, dealer (_in live stock_).
=chaleco=, _m._, vest, waistcoat.
=chancla=, _f._, heelless shoe (_or_ slipper).
=chaparrón=, _m._, shower.
=chaquetón=, _m._ (_aug. of_ =chaqueta=), heavy jacket.
=charco=, _m._, pool.
=charlar=, to chatter.
=chasco=, _m._, disappointment, failure.
=chasquido=, _m._, cracking, crackling.
=chato -a=, flat.
=chico -a=, little, small; _m. and f._, child, small boy, small girl.
=chillar=, to shriek.
=chimenea=, _f._, chimney, fireplace.
=chiquillo -a= (_dim. of_ =chico=), little (one), little child.
=chiquitín=, =-ina=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =chiquito=, _which is in
turn a dim. of_ =chico=), little boy, little girl, baby.
=chiquito -a= (_dim. of_ =chico=), (very) small.
=chispa=, _f._, spark; =echar chispas=, to be very angry (_lit._, to
throw off sparks).
=chocar (con)=, to strike (against).
=chocho -a=, in one's dotage.
=Chonchita=, _f._ (_prop. noun: see_ =Asunción=).
=chorrear=, to drip.
=choza=, _f._, hut.
=chupar=, to suck (at).
=chuscada=, _f._, buffoonery.
D
=D.=, =Da.=,==don=, =doña=.
=dadivoso -a=, generous, liberal.
=dama=, _f._, lady, dame.
=damisela=, _f._, young lady, damsel.
=danza=, _f._, dance.
=danzar=, to dance.
=daño=, _m._, damage, harm; =con daño=, to his harm.
=dar=, to give, strike, ring; =dar á=, to overlook, open upon; =darse
á=, to give one's self up to, devote one's self to; =dar contra=, to
strike (_or_ hit) against; =dar cuerda=, to wind up; =dar de comer=, to
give something to eat to, feed; =dar pasos=, to take steps; =darse por
vencido=, to give up.
=de=, of, from, as, than; =más (menos) de=, more (less) than.
=debajo=, =debajo de=, under, beneath; =por debajo=, at the bottom.
=deber=, _m._, duty.
=deber=, to owe, must, ought; =deber de=, ought, must; =yo debiera=, I
should, I ought to.
=débil=, weak.
=debilidad=, _f._, weakness, debility.
=decente=, becoming, comfortable.
=decidir=, to decide (to); =decidirse á=, to decide (to).
=décimo -a=, tenth; =echar un décimo=, to take one-tenth of a lottery
ticket.
=decir=, to say, tell, talk, speak; =es decir=, that is to say; =querer
decir=, to mean; =mejor dicho=, rather.
=decisión=, _f._, decision.
=declarar=, to declare; =declararse=, to make a proposal (_of
marriage_).
=declive=, _m._, slope, declivity; =en declive=, sloping.
=dedicar=, to dedicate, devote.
=dedo=, _m._, finger, finger's breadth; =dedo de pie=, toe; =por los
dedos=, on one's fingers.
=deducir=, to deduce, infer.
=defender (ie)=, to defend.
=defensor=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, defender.
=deforme=, deformed, misshapen.
=dehesa=, _f._, pasture-land, pasture.
=dejar=, to leave, let, let go, let down, cease; =dejarse=, to leave
behind; =dejar de=, to leave off, cease; =no= (_or_ =ni=) =dejar de=,
not to fail to.
=del===de=+=el=.
=delante=, before, in front; =delante de=, =por delante de=, before, in
front of.
=delectación=, _f._, delight.
=deleitable=, delightful.
=deleite=, _m._, delight.
=delgado -a=, thin, slim, delicate.
=delicadeza=, _f._, delicate feelings.
=delicado -a=, delicate, soft.
=delicioso -a=, delightful, delicious.
=delirante=, wild, delirious. =delirar (por)=, to be eager (to).
=demandante=, _m._, solicitor of alms.
=demandar=, to ask.
=demás=, rest, other(s).
=demasiado=, too, too much.
=demonio=, _m._, demon, devil.
=denominar=, to name, call.
=dentro=, inside, within; =dentro de=, inside of, within; =por dentro=,
within.
=denuncia=, _f._, accusation, denunciation.
=departamento=, _m._, compartment (_of a railway coach: in Europe the
passenger coach is divided into several separate compartments, each of
which has its outside doors_).
=dependiente=, _m._, servant, clerk (_in a shop_).
=derecho -a=, right, straight; =á la derecha=, on the right (hand).
=derecho=, straight.
=derramar=, to pour out, shed, scatter.
=derredor=, _m._, circuit; =en derredor suyo=, about him.
=derretirse (i)=, to melt.
=derribar=, to strike, throw down.
=derrito=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =derretir=.
=desabrochar=, to unbutton.
=desafiar=, to defy, oppose.
=desaforado -a=, tremendous.
=desahogar=, to ease, relieve.
=desahogo=, _m._, comfort, freedom from care.
=desaliento=, _m._, discouragement, dejection.
=desaliño=, _m._, carelessness, negligence.
=desapacible=, discordant, unpleasant.
=desaparecer=, to disappear, leave.
=desatar=, to untie, loosen; =desatarse en=, to pour out.
=desatino=, _m._, nonsense.
=desbocarse=, to run away.
=descalzo -a=, barefoot.
=descansar=, to rest, lie.
=descanso=, _m._, rest.
=descarnado -a= (_past part. of_ =descarnar=), fleshless.
=descastado -a=, showing little affection to whom it is due; =más
descastado=, least affectionate, most dishonorable.
=descender (ie)=, to come down, descend.
=descolgar (ue)=, to take down, unfasten.
=descomponer=, to disarrange, startle, frighten.
=descompuse=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =descomponer=.
=descomunal=, monstruous, uncommonly large.
=desconocer=, to be ignorant of.
=desconocido -a= (_past part. of_ =desconocer=), unknown.
=descorazonar=, to dishearten.
=describir=, to describe.
=descripción=, _f._, description.
=descubierto -a= (_past part. of_ =descubrir=), uncovered; =á
descubierto=, in the open, without protection.
=descubrir=, to make out, disclose, discover; =descubrirse=, to appear,
take off one's hat, uncover.
=descuidado -a= (_past part. of_ =descuidar=), unprepared, off one's
guard.
=descuidar=, to neglect, overlook; =descuide usted=, don't worry, make
yourself easy.
=desde=, from, since, for; =desde que=, since; =desde aquel día=, from
that day on; =desde entonces=, since then, after that.
=desdén=, _m._, disdain.
=desdeñoso -a=, disdainful.
=desdicha=, _f._, misfortune, unhappiness.
=desdichado -a=, unhappy, unfortunate.
=desear=, to desire.
=desechar=, to throw off.
=desempedrar=, to tear up the pavement, run swiftly.
=desengañarse=, to be disillusioned, lose hope.
=desentonado -a= (_past part. of_ =desentonar=), discordant.
=desenvainar=, to unsheathe, pull out.
=deseo=, _m._, wish, desire; =tener deseos=, to have a desire, desire.
=desesperación=, _f._, despair, desperation; =con desesperación=, in
despair, desperately.
=desesperadamente=, desperately.
=desesperado -a= (_past part. of_ =desesperar=), desperate.
=desfallecido -a= (_past part. of_ =desfallecer=), fainting.
=desfilar=, to file by, march by.
=desgarrador=, =-ora=, piercing.
=desgarrar=, to claw, tear.
=desgracia=, _f._, misfortune, adversity.
=desgraciado -a= (_past part. of_ =desgraciar=), unfortunate.
=desgreñado -a= (_past part. of_ =desgreñar=), with disheveled hair.
=deshacer=, to undo, break off; =deshacerse=, to fade away, disappear;
=deshacerse de=, to be rid of, dispose of.
=deshizo=, _pret. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =deshacer=.
=deshojar=, to strip off the leaves (_or_ petals), pluck to pieces.
=desierto=, _m._, desert.
=desierto -a=, deserted.
=designar=, to point out, designate.
=deslizar=, to slip, slide; =deslizarse=, to glide, slip (away), skip
(off).
=deslumbrar=, to dazzle (_the eyes_), be glaring, confuse.
=desmayarse=, to faint.
=desmedido -a= (_past part. of_ =desmedirse=), excessive.
=desnudarse=, to undress.
=desnudo -a=, bare, without shade.
=desocupado -a= (_past part. of_ =desocupar=), unoccupied.
=desolar=, to distress, grieve.
=desorden=, _m._, disorder.
=despabilar=, to arouse, awake.
=despacio=, slowly.
=despachar=, to sell, send.
=despacho=, _m._, office, study.
=despachurrar=, to crush.
=desparramar=, to scatter, spill.
=despecho=: =á despecho de=, in spite of.
=despedida=, _f._, farewell.
=despedir (i)=, to emit, dismiss; =despedirse=, to take leave.
=despegar=, to detach; =despegar los labios=, to open one's lips, speak.
=despeinado -a= (_past part. of_ =despeinar=), disheveled, uncombed.
=despensa=, _f._, store room, pantry.
=despertar (ie)=, to arouse, awake; =despertarse=, to awake, wake up.
=despidiéndose=, _pres. part. of_ =despedirse=.
=despierto -a=, awake.
=desplegar (ie)=, to display.
=desplomarse=, to drop.
=despoblado -a= (_past part. of_ =despoblar=), uninhabited.
=despojar (de)=, to take off.
=despojos=, _m. plur._, remains.
=desposada=, _f._, bride.
=desposarse=, to be wed.
=despótico -a=, despotic.
=despreciable=, worthless, despicable.
=desprecio=, _m._, contempt.
=desprenderse=, to fall from, tear one's self away.
=desprovisto -a= (_irr. past part. of_ =desproveer=), not provided;
=desprovisto de=, lacking, without.
=después=, after, afterward, then; =después de=, =después que=, after,
since.
=desquitar=, to get even, retaliate; =desquitarse de=, to get even with,
make up for.
=destacar=, to detach; =destacarse de=, to leave.
=destinar=, to destine, choose; =destinado á este fin=, used for this
purpose.
=destrozador=, =-ora=, destructive, destroying.
=destruir=, to destroy.
=desván=, _m._, garret.
=desvanecido -a= (_past part. of_ =desvanecer=), fainting, in a swoon.
=desvelo=, _m._, watchfulness.
=desvergonzado -a= (_past part. of_ =desvergonzar=), impudent; =cara de
desvergonzado=, an impudent look.
=detalle=, _m._, detail.
=detención=, _f._, delay, careful attention.
=detener=, to detain, hold back, stop; =detenerse=, to stop.
=detienes=, _pres. ind., 2d pers. sing., of_ =detener=.
=detrás=, behind; =detrás de=, =por detrás de=, behind, in the rear of.
=detuve=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =detener=.
=devoción=, _f._, devotion.
=devolver (ue)=, to give back, return, restore.
=devorar=, to devour.
=di=, _imperat. sing. of_ =decir=.
=dí=, =diste=, =dió=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =dar=.
=día=, _m._, day; =al día=, on the day; =de día=, in the day-time; =hoy
día=, nowadays; =ocho días=, a week; =quince días=, a fortnight; =todos
los días=, every day.
=diablo=, _m._, devil.
=diabólico -a=, diabolic.
=diálogo=, _m._, dialogue.
=diamante=, _m._, diamond.
=diariamente=, daily.
=diario -a=, daily; =catorce reales diarios=, fourteen "reals" (seventy
cents) a day.
=dices=, =-e=: _see_ =digo=.
=diciembre=, _m._, December.
=diciendo=, _pres. part. of_ =decir=.
=dictar=, to dictate.
=dicha=, _f._, good fortune, happiness.
=dicho -a=, _past part. of_ =decir=; =mejor dicho=, or rather.
=dichoso -a=, fortunate, happy.
=diente=, _m._, tooth; =entre dientes=, in a low voice, between one's
teeth.
=diestro -a=, skilful.
=diez=, ten.
=diez y seis= (_or_ =dieciséis=), sixteen.
=diez y siete= (_or_ =diecisiete=), seventeen.
=difícil=, difficult.
=dificultad=, _f._, difficulty.
=difunto -a=, deceased, dead.
=diga=, =digas=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =decir=.
=dignarse=, to deign.
=dignidad=, _f._, dignity, honor.
=digno -a=, worthy, competent.
=digo=, =dices=, =dice=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =decir=.
=dije=, =dijiste=, =dijo=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =decir=.
=dilatarse=, to spread, swell.
=diluvio=, _m._, deluge, flood.
=dime y direte=, bargaining (_lit._, "tell me and I will tell you").
=dinero=, _m._, money; =dineros=, _plur._, money.
=dió=: _see_ =dí=.
=Dios=, _m._, God; =¡por Dios!= _or_ =¡vive Dios!= for God's sake!;
=¡Dios mío!= Heavens!; =¡con Dios!= =¡vaya usted con Dios!= God be with
you! good-bye!
=diré=, =dirás=, _etc._, _fut. ind. of_ =decir=.
=dirección=, _f._, direction; =con dirección á=, _or_ =en dirección á=,
in the direction of.
=directo -a=, direct; =billete directo=, through ticket.
=direte=: _see_ =dime=.
=dirigir=, to direct, cast, address; =dirigirse=, to be directed toward,
go toward; =dirigir la palabra=, to say a word.
=disciplina=, _f._, discipline.
=disco=, _m._, disk.
=discreto -a=, sensible, discreet.
=discurrir=, to discuss; =discurrir sobre si=, to discuss whether.
=discurso=, _m._, speech, discourse.
=discusión=, _f._, discussion.
=discutir=, to discuss.
=disfrazar (de)=, to disguise (as).
=disfrutar=, to enjoy.
=disgustar=, to annoy, vex.
=disgusto=, _m._, sorrow.
=disimulado -a= (_past part. of_ =disimular=), dissembling; =menos
disimulado=, more open, franker.
=disimular=, to dissimulate, conceal.
=disimulo=, _m._, dissimulation, pretense; =con disimulo=, under some
pretext, while pretending not to do so.
=disparado -a= (_past part. of_ =disparar=), hurried, shot out of a gun.
=disparar=, to shoot, fire, let fly.
=disparatado -a= (_past part. of_ =disparatar=), ridiculous.
=disparates=, _m. plur._, nonsense.
=dispensar=, to grant, excuse; =¡dispensa!= =¡dispense usted!= excuse
me!
=dispersarse=, to disperse.
=disponer=, to arrange, command; =disponerse=, to prepare, get ready.
=dispuesto -a= (_past part. of_ =disponer=), disposed, ready; =dispuesto
para=, ready to.
=dispuse=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =disponer=.
=disputa=, _f._, argument, dispute.
=disputar=, to quarrel, dispute.
=distancia=, _f._, distance.
=distinguir=, to distinguish.
=distintamente=, distinctly.
=distinto -a=, different, distinct.
=distraer=, to distract, drive away; =con ojos distraídos=, with
distracted gaze.
=distribuir=, to give out, distribute.
=diván=, _m._, sofa, divan.
=diverso -a=, different, sundry.
=divertir (ie)=, to amuse; =divertirse (en)=, to have a good time (at),
amuse one's self (by).
=dividir=, to divide.
=divierto=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =divertir=.
=divino -a=, divine.
=divisar=, to perceive, make out.
=división=, _f._, division, compartment, room.
=doblar=, to bend, bow.
=doce=, twelve.
=docena=, _f._, dozen.
=dócil=, obedient, docile.
=docilidad=, _f._, docility; =su docilidad=, how he obeys.
=doler (ue)=, to ache.
=doliente=, suffering.
=dolor=, _m._, pain, sorrow.
=doloroso -a=, of pain.
=domar=, to tame, subdue.
=doméstico -a=, _m. and f._, domestic, servant.
=doméstico -a=, domestic.
=domiciliar=, to house, domicile.
=dominar=, to control, subdue, rule, overlook, dominate.
=domingo=, _m._, Sunday.
=don=, =doña=, _m. and f._, Mr., Mrs. (_used only before the Christian
name_).
=don=, _m._, gift.
=doncella=, _f._, maid.
=donde= (=interrog.=, =dónde=), where, in which; =á donde=, where,
whither; =de donde=, from which, whence; =¿por dónde (se) va?= how does
(one) go? in what direction is it going?
=doña=: _see_ =don=.
=dorado -a= (_past part. of_ =dorar=), golden.
=dormido -a= (_past part. of_ =dormir=), asleep.
=dormir (ue)=, to sleep; =dormirse=, to sleep, fall asleep.
=dormitorio=, _m._, sleeping-room, bedroom.
=dos=, two; =los dos=, both.
=dosel=, _m._, canopy (_covering fixed over a sacred object_).
=dotar (de)=, to endow (with), give.
=doy=, =das=, =da=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =dar=.
=drama=, _m._, drama.
=dril=, _m._, drilling (_of cotton or linen_).
=duda=, _f._, doubt; =poner en duda=, to doubt.
=dudar (de)=, to doubt, hesitate.
=dudoso -a=, doubtful.
=dueño -a=, _m. and f._, master, mistress, owner.
=duermo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =dormir=.
=dulce=, sweet, gentle.
=dulcemente=, gently, softly, sweetly.
=dulcísimo -a= (_from_ =dulce=), sweetest.
=dulzura=, _f._, sweetness, gentleness.
=duplicado=, _m._, duplicate.
=duque=, _m._, duke.
=durante=, during, for.
=durar=, to last.
=dureza=, _f._, hardness; =con dureza=, severely.
=durmió=, _pret. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =dormir=.
=duro=, _m._, silver five-=peseta= piece, dollar.
=duro -a=, hard.
E
=é= (_used only before_ =i= _or_ =hi=), and.
=¡ea!= hey! hey there! come!
=eco=, _m._, echo.
=economía=, _f._, economy.
=echadura=, _f._, brood, hatching.
=echar=, to toss, throw, cast out, play; =echarse=, to throw one's self
down, lie down; =echar(se) á=, to set out to, begin; =echar á vuelo=, to
turn loose, ring furiously; =echar carnes=, to put on flesh, grow stout;
=echar de menos=, to miss; =echar pie á tierra=, to dismount; =echar un
décimo=, to take one-tenth of a lottery ticket.
=edad=, _f._, age; =mayor edad=, majority.
=Edén=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Eden.
=edificio=, _m._, structure, building.
=educación=, _f._, education, training, politeness.
=educar=, to bring up, educate.
=efectivamente=, in fact.
=efecto=, _m._, effect; =en efecto=, in fact.
=Egipto=, _m._, Egypt.
=ejecutar=, to execute, perform.
=ejemplar=, _m._, specimen.
=ejemplar=, exemplary, model.
=ejemplo=, _m._, example.
=ejército=, _m._, army.
=el=, =la=, =lo=, =los=, =las=, the; =el= (=la=, _etc._) =de=, that of,
the one of; =el= (=la=, _etc._) =que=, he (she, _etc._) who, the one
who.
=él=, =ella=, =ello=, he, she, it; =ellos=, =ellas=, they; (_after a
preposition_) him, her, it, them.
=elefante=, _m._, elephant.
=elegancia=, _f._, elegance.
=elegante=, elegant.
=elevación=, _f._, elevation.
=elevado -a= (_past part. of_ =elevar=), lofty.
=elevar=, to raise; =elevarse=, to rise.
=elocuencia=, _f._, eloquence.
=ella=, =ellas=, =ello=, =ellos=: _see_ =él=.
=embalsamar=, to perfume, make balmy.
=embargar=, to impede, overcome (_by emotion_).
=embargo=: =sin embargo=, nevertheless; =sin embargo de que=, in spite
of the fact that, although.
=embelesar=, to fascinate, delight.
=embellecer=, to beautify, embellish.
=embravecer=, to agitate, swell.
=embustero -a=, _m. and f._, liar.
=Emilia=, _f._, (_prop. noun_), Emily.
=emoción=, _f._, emotion.
=empalidecer=, to grow pale, become pale.
=empapar=, to soak.
=emparrado=, _m._, grape arbor.
=empecé=, _pret. ind., 1st pers. sing., of_ =empezar=.
=empedrado -a= (_past part. of_ =empedrar=), paved with stone.
=empellón=, _m._, shove.
=empeñar=, to pawn; =empeñarse= (=en que=), to insist (that); =llevar á
empeñar=, to pawn.
=empeorarse=, to get worse.
=empero=, however.
=empezar (ie)=, to begin.
=empiezo=, =-as=, =-a=, _pres. ind. of_ =empezar=.
=empinado -a= (_past part. of_ =empinar=), steep.
=empinarse=, to stand on tip-toe, rear up against (_as a beast_).
=empleado -a=, _m. and f._, servant, employee.
=emprender=, to undertake, take; =emprender á palos=, to come to blows.
=empresa=, _f._, undertaking.
=empujón=, _m._, shove.
=empuñadura=, _f._, hilt.
=en=, in, on, upon, after (_with present participle_).
=enamorado -a= (_past part. of_ =enamorar=), in love; =enamorado de=, in
love with, delighted with.
=enamorado=, =m.=, lover.
=enarbolar=, to raise (_a stick, staff, etc._).
=encajar=, to close tightly; =encajarse=, to shut one's self up, to pack
one's self away.
=encaminarse=, to make one's way.
=encantador=, =-ora=, charming.
=encantar=, to enchant, charm, delight.
=encanto=, _m._, charm, enchantment.
=encaramarse=, to rise.
=encararse con=, to face.
=encargado -a= (_past part. of_ =encargar=), (one) in charge.
=encargar=, to charge, order; =encargar (de)=, to charge (with);
=encargarse (de)=, to take charge (of), to undertake (to).
=encargo=, _m._, charge, commission; =por encargo de=, at the request
of.
=encender (ie)=, to light.
=encerrar (ie)=, to enclose, shut in, include, contain.
=enciendo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =encender=.
=encierro=, _m._, confinement.
=encima=, above, over; =encima de=, over, upon; =por encima de=, over;
=de encima=, above, overhead.
=encina=, _f._, oak.
=enclavar=, to nail down; =enclavado=, rooted.
=encoger=, to shrink; =encogerse=, to shrink up, retire; =encogerse de
hombros=, to shrug one's shoulders.
=encontradizo -a=, (one) whom he met.
=encontrar (ue)=, to meet, find.
=encorvarse=, to stoop.
=encuentre=, =-es=, =-e= (_pres. subj. of_ =encontrar=), (may) find.
=encuentro=, _m._, meeting.
=endeble=, weak, fragile.
=endemoniado -a= (_past part. of_ =endemoniar=), devilish.
=endriago=, _m._, monster (_any one of several fabulous monsters, with
the features of man or beast_).
=endurecer(se)=, to become hard.
=enebro=, _m._, juniper.
=enemigo -a=, _m. and f._, enemy.
=energía=, _f._, energy.
=enérgicamente=, forcibly, energetically.
=enérgico -a=, vigorous, energetic.
=enero=, _m._, January.
=enfadado -a= (_past part. of_ =enfadar=), angry.
=enfadarse=, to be angry, get angry.
=énfasis=, _m. or f._, emphasis.
=enfermar=, to fall ill.
=enfermedad=, _f._, illness, sickness.
=enfermero -a=, _m. and f._, nurse.
=enfermito -a=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =enfermo=), little invalid.
=enfermizo -a=, sickly.
=enfermo -a=, ill, sick.
=enfrente de=, in front of, opposite; =de enfrente=, opposite, across
the street.
=engañar=, to deceive, fool.
=engreir=, to make vain.
=enigmático -a=, enigmatical, puzzling.
=enjambre=, _m._, swarm.
=enjugar=, to wipe, wipe away.
=enlace=, _m._, union.
=enlutado -a= (_past part. of_ =enlutar=), in mourning.
=enmendar (ie)=, to correct.
=enojar=, to vex, annoy; =enojarse=, to become angry.
=enojo=, _m._, vexation, anger.
=enojoso -a=, vexatious.
=enorme=, enormous.
=enormemente=, enormously.
=enramada=, _f._, boughs, bower; =enramadas=, _plur._, interlaced boughs
(_or_ branches).
=enredador=, =-ora=, entangling, troublesome.
=enredar(se)=, to wind around.
=Enrique=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Henry.
=ensalzar=, to extol, praise.
=ensanchar=, to widen.
=ensangrentado -a= (_past part. of_ =ensangrentar=), bloody.
=ensayar=, to try, practise.
=enseñar=, to show, teach.
=enseres=, _m. plur._, chattels, implements, tools.
=entender (ie)=, to understand; =entenderse=, to understand one another,
come to an agreement, agree; =entender de=, to be familiar with, know
about.
=entendimiento=, _m._, understanding, intelligence.
=enterar (de)=, to inform (of), acquaint (with).
=enternecer=, to move, affect.
=enternecimiento=, _m._, compassion.
=entero -a=, whole, entire.
=enterrar (ie)=, to bury.
=entiendo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =entender=.
=entierro=, _m._, burial.
=entonar=, to sing, chant, intone.
=entonces=, then; =desde entonces=, since then, after that.
=entrada=, _f._, entrance.
=entrar (en)=, to enter, go in.
=entre=, between, among, amidst, in; =por entre=, into, among.
=entreabierto -a= (_past part. of_ =entreabrir=), smiling, half-opened.
=entrecortado -a= (_past part. of_ =entrecortar=), broken.
=entrega=, _f._, transfer.
=entregar=, to give over (_or_ up), hand out, deliver.
=entrelazar=, to interlace, intertwine.
=entretanto=, in the meanwhile.
=entretener=, to amuse, occupy; =entretenerse=, to amuse one's self,
tarry; =entretener el tiempo=, to pass the time.
=entristecer=, to sadden, make gloomy.
=entusiasmo=, _m._, enthusiasm.
=enviado -a=, _m. and f._, messenger, envoy.
=enviar=, to send.
=envidia=, f., envy.
=envidiar=, to envy.
=envolver (ue)=, to wrap up, cover, envelope; =envolverse en=, to be
wrapped in, be covered with.
=envuelto -a=, _past part. of_ =envolver=.
=época=, _f._, time, epoch.
=equipaje=, _m._, luggage.
=equivaler=, to be equivalent to.
=equivocarse=, to be mistaken.
=era=, =eras=, _etc._, _imp. ind. of_ =ser=.
=eres=, =es=: _see_ =soy=.
=erguido -a= (=past part. of= =erguir=), erect.
=erguir (i _or_ ye)=, to straighten up, stiffen up.
=erisipela=, _f._, erysipelas.
=erizar=, to make stand on end; =erizarse=, to stand on end.
=ermita=, _f._, hermitage.
=Ernesto=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Ernest.
=errar= (=yerro=, _etc._), to err, wander.
=error=, _m._, mistake, error.
=es=: _see_ =soy=.
=escabel=, _m._, low pedestal.
=escalar=, to scale, climb upon.
=escalera=, _f._, stair-case, stairs, ladder; _escalera abajo_,
downstairs.
=escalón=, _m._, step, terrace.
=escalonarse=, to rise in terraces.
=escapar(se)=, to get away, escape.
=escape=: =á escape=, at full speed.
=escarbar=, to scratch, dig.
=escasísimo -a= (_from_ =escaso=), very scanty, very limited.
=escena=, _f._, scene.
=escepticismo=, _m._, skepticism.
=esclavo -a=, slave.
=esconder(se)=, to hide.
=escondite=, _m._, hiding-place, (game of) "hide and seek."
=escondrijo=, _m._, hiding-place.
=escopeta=, _f._, shot-gun.
=Escorial=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Escurial (_a small town, about 25 miles
to the northwest of Madrid, where is the celebrated palace of the
Escurial_).
=escribir=, to write.
=escrito -a=, _past part. of_ =escribir=.
=escuchar=, to listen (to), hear.
=escudo=, _m._, shield.
=ese -a -o=, that (_referring to persons_, =ese= _implies contempt_);
=ése -a=, that one; =á eso de=, at about; =por eso=, therefore, on that
account.
=esencia=, _f._, essence; =esencias=, _plur._, essences, fragrance.
=esfuerzo=, _m._, effort.
=esgrimir=, to fence, use vigorously.
=esmeradamente=, with great care.
=esmero=, _m._, care, niceness.
=eso=: _see_ =ese=.
=espacio=, _m._, space.
=espada=, _f._, sword.
=espalda=, _f._, back; =espaldas=, _plur._, back; =á sus espaldas=,
behind him.
=espantar=, to frighten, drive away; =espantado de=, alarmed at.
=espantoso -a=, frightful.
=España=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Spain; =las Españas=, Spain (_so called,
since there were formerly several kingdoms in Spain_).
=esparcir=, to scatter, send forth.
=especial=, especial, peculiar.
=especialmente=, especially.
=especie=, _f._, species, sort.
=espectador=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, spectator.
=espejo=, _m._, looking-glass, mirror.
=esperanza=, _f._, hope.
=esperar=, to expect, await, hope.
=espesar=, _m._, thicket.
=espeso -a=, thick, dense, heavy.
=espesor=, _m._, thickness.
=espiar=, to spy, watch.
=espino=, _m._, hawthorn.
=espíritu=, _m._, spirit; =Espíritu Santo=, Holy Ghost.
=esponja=, _f._, sponge.
=esposo -a=, _m. and f._, husband, wife; =esposos=, _m. plur._, husband
and wife, married people.
=espuela=, _f._, spur.
=espuerta=, _f._, basket.
=esqueleto=, _m._, skeleton.
=esquina=, _f._, corner; =hacer esquina á=, to be at the corner of.
=establecer=, to start, establish; =establecerse=, to go into business.
=establecimiento=, _m._, shop, establishment.
=estación=, _f._, railway station, season.
=estado=, _m._, state, condition.
=estampa=, _f._, engraving.
=estancarse=, to stem the current, stop.
=estancia=, _f._, room.
=estanque=, _m._, pond.
=estar=, to be, remain; =estarse=, to remain, stay; =¿estamos?= do you
understand?
=estatua=, _f._, statue.
=estatura=, _f._, height, stature.
=este=, _m._, east.
=este -a -o=, this; =éste -a=, this one, the latter; =en esto=, at that
moment, just then.
=Estefanía=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Stephana.
=estilo=, _m._, style; =por el estilo=, of the sort, in the way.
=estimar=, to value, esteem.
=estío=, _m._, summer.
=estirar=, to stretch (out); =estirarse=, to stretch.
=esto=: _see_ =este=; =en esto=, at this moment, in the meanwhile.
=estómago=, _m._, stomach.
=estoy=, =estás=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ estar.
=estrado=, _m._, reception-room, parlor.
=estrechar=, to press.
=estrecho -a=, narrow.
=estrella=, _f._, star.
=estrellar=, to dash (to pieces), shatter.
=estremecer=, to shake; =estremecerse=, to tremble, shake.
=estremecimiento=, _m._, trembling, shudder.
=estrépito=, _m._, uproar, noise.
=estrepitoso -a=, loud, noisy.
=estribo=, _m._, stirrup.
=estridente=, shrill.
=estudiar=, to study.
=estudio=, _m._, study; =compañero de estudios=, school-mate.
=estupendo -a=, wonderful, stupendous.
=estrujar=, to press, push.
=estúpido -a=, stupid.
=estuve=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =estar=.
=éter=, _m._, ether.
=eternidad=, _f._, eternity.
=eterno -a=, eternal.
=Eugenio -a=, _m. and f._ (_prop. noun_), Eugene, Eugenia.
=Europa=, _f._, Europe.
=evidente=, evident, clear.
=evitar=, to avoid, save from, turn aside, spare.
=evolución=, _f._, evolution, man[oe]uvre.
=exaltación=, _f._, exaltation.
=examinar=, to examine.
=exactamente=, exactly.
=exacto -a=, exact.
=excavación=, _f._, hole, excavation.
=excelencia=, _f._, excellence.
=excelente=, excellent.
=excelsior=, "excelsior" (_a Latin word meaning "more lofty," "still
higher"_).
=excelso -a=, excellent.
=excepcional=, exceptional, unusual.
=excepto -a=, except; =excepto que=, besides.
=excesivo -a=, excessive.
=exclamar=, to exclaim.
=exclusivamente=, exclusively.
=excursión=, _f._, excursion.
=excusado -a= (_past part. of_ =excusar=), unnecessary.
=exhalar=, to breathe forth, exhale, utter.
=exhausto -a=, exhausted, lifeless.
=exigir=, to demand, require.
=existente=, existing; =todo lo existente=, every living thing.
=existir=, to exist.
=expansión=, _f._, expanse, generosity.
=expansivo -a=, communicative, sociable.
=expedición=, _f._, expedition.
=experiencia=, _f._, experience.
=experimentar=, to experience.
=expirar=, to expire, die away.
=explicar=, to explain.
=explosión=, _f._, explosion.
=exponer=, to expose, explain, declare.
=expresión=, _f._, expression.
=exquisito -a=, exquisite.
=extender (ie)=, to stretch out, spread, extend.
=extenso -a=, extensive.
=exterminar=, to exterminate.
=extinguirse=, to die away.
=extrañar=, to surprise, be surprised.
=extrañeza=, _f._, surprise.
=extraño -a=, strange, unusual.
=extraordinario -a=, extraordinary.
=extravagante=, eccentric, peculiar.
=extraviado -a= (_past part. of_ =extraviar=), wandering, distracted.
=extravío=, _m._, wildness.
=extremo -a=, extreme; =en extremo=, greatly.
F
=fabricante=, _m._, manufacturer.
=facciones=, _f. plur._, features.
=faceta=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =faz=), surface, facet.
=fácil=, easy.
=facilitar=, to supply with, let one have.
=fácilmente=, easily.
=facultad=, _f._, faculty.
=fachada=, _f._, front (_of a building_), façade.
=faena=, _f._, work, task.
=faja=, _f._, band, streak.
=falda=, _f._, slope, skirt; =falda de vestido=, skirt.
=falsete=, _m._, falsetto voice.
=falso -a=, false.
=falta=, _f._, lack; =á falta de=, in the absence of; =sin falta=,
without fail; =me hace falta=, I need.
=faltar=, to lack, be lacking, fail, give way; =faltar á la verdad=, not
to tell the truth; =faltan dos horas para=, it will be two hours before.
=faltriquera=, _f._, pocket.
=falucho=, _m._, sailboat (_with lateen sails_).
=fallecimiento=, _m._, decease.
=fama=, _f._, fame, reputation.
=familia=, _f._, family, family life.
=famoso -a=, famous.
=fámulo -a=, _m. and f._, servant.
=fanal=, _m._, lantern, light-house.
=fanega=, _f._, (_a dry measure_=55.501 _litres, or about_) 1-1/2
bushels.
=fango=, _m._, mire, mud.
=fantasía=, _f._, fancy.
=fantasma=, _m._, phantom.
=faraón=, _m._, Pharaoh (_title of the ancient Egyptian kings, who built
pyramids for their tombs_).
=far niente= (_Italian_: "to do nothing"), idleness.
=faro=, _m._, light-house.
=farol=, _m._, street lamp.
=fatalidad=, _f._, fate, fatality.
=favor=, _m._, favor.
=Favorita=: =La Favorita= (_prop. noun_ [_lit._, The Favorite]: _title
of an opera by Donizetti, 1840_).
=faz=, _f._, face.
=fe=, _f._, faith.
=febrero=, _m._, February.
=fecundo -a=, fertile.
=felicidad=, _f._, happiness.
=Felipe=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Phillip.
=Felix=, _m. and f._ (_prop. noun_).
=feliz=, happy.
=femenino -a=, feminine.
=feo -a=, ugly.
=Fernán=, _an abbreviation of_ =Fernando=.
=Fernando=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Ferdinand.
=ferrocarril=, _m._, railway.
=fervorosamente=, fervently.
=fiasco=, _m._ (_Ital. word_), ridiculous failure, _fiasco_.
=fiebre=, _f._, fever.
=fiel=, faithful.
=fiera=, _f._, savage animal, wild beast.
=fiero -a=, fierce, cruel.
=fiesta=, _f._, feast-day, (church) festival.
=figura=, _f._, shape, figure, face.
=figurar=, to figure, appear; =figurarse=, to fancy, imagine, seem; =se
me figura=, it seems to me, I fancy.
=fijamente=, fixedly.
=fijar=, to fix; =fijarse en=, to notice, pay attention to.
=fijo -a=, fixed.
=filatélico -a=, philatelic, pertaining to postage stamps.
=filial=, filial.
=fin=, _m._, end, object, purpose; =al fin=, =en fin=, =por fin=,
finally, at last; =á fines=, at the end, during the last years (_or_
days); =á fin de (que)=, in order to (that).
=final=, _m._, end.
=fingir(se)=, to pretend, feign.
=Finita=, _f._ (_prop. noun: a colloquial name formed from_
=Serafinita=, _which is in turn a dim. of_ =Serafina=, _"Seraph"_).
=fino -a=, fine, perfect.
=firmamento=, _m._, firmament, sky.
=firme=, firm; =tierra firme=, mainland; =de firme=, firmly, strongly.
=flamenco -a=, Flemish.
=flanquear=, to flank, overlook (_or_ command) the flank of.
=flecha=, _f._, arrow.
=flegmático -a=, phlegmatic.
=flojo -a=, slack, weak, small.
=flor=, _f._, flower.
=florear=, to flower, adorn with flowers; =floreado -a=, flowered.
=florecer=, to blossom.
=florecita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =flor=) little flower.
=florido -a=, flowery; =en lo más florido de=, in the flower of.
=flotar=, to float.
=fogón=, _m._, fireplace, cooking-stove.
=follaje=, _m._, foliage.
=fonda=, _f._, inn, hotel.
=fondo=, _m._, bottom, depth, back; =allá en el fondo=, deep in his
heart.
=forcejear=, to struggle.
=forma=, _f._, form.
=formal=, serious, dignified; =personas formales=, older people.
=formar=, to form, make.
=formidable=, dreadful.
=fornido -a=, robust, strong.
=forro=, _m._, lining.
=fortalecer=, to strengthen, fortify.
=fortaleza=, _f._, fortress.
=fortuna=, _f._, fortune.
=forzoso -a=, necessary.
=fosa=, _f._, grave.
=fosco -a=, surly, unmanageable.
=fósforo=, _m._, (phosphorous) match.
=foso=, _m._, pit, ditch, moat.
=fragancia=, _f._, fragrance.
=fragante=, fragrant.
=fragmento=, _m._, fragment, extract.
=fragor=, _m._, noise.
=francés=, =-esa=, French.
=Francisco -a=, _m. and f._ (_prop. noun_), Francis, Frances.
=franco -a=, frank.
=franela=, _f._, flannel.
=franja=, _f._, trimming, stripe.
=frase=, _f._, sentence, phrase.
=frecuencia=, _f._, frequency; =con frecuencia=, frequently.
=frenéticamente=, frenziedly.
=freno=, _m._, bridle, restraint.
=frente=, _m._, front; =al frente=, in front; =en frente de=, in front
of, before; =hacer frente á=, to face, carry on (_a business_).
=frente=, _f._, forehead, brow, head.
=fresca=, _f._, piece of one's mind, impertinence.
=fresco -a=, fresh, cool; =nieve fresca=, freshly fallen snow.
=frescura=, _f._, freshness.
=fríamente=, coolly, coldly.
=frío=, _m._, cold; =tengo frío=, I am cold; =hace frío=, it is cold.
=frío -a=, cold.
=frontera=, _f._, frontier.
=frotar=, to rub.
=fruncir=, to pucker, contract; =fruncir las cejas=, to contract (_or_
knit) one's eyebrows.
=fruta=, _f._, fruit.
=fruto=, _m._, fruit (=_produce_).
=fué=: _see_ =fuí=.
=fuego=, _m._, fire; =hacer fuego=, to fire (_a gun_).
=Fuencar=, _m._ (_prop. noun_).
=fuente=, _f._, fountain.
=fuera= _and_ =fuese=, _imp. subjs. of both_ =ser= _and_ =ir=.
=fuera=, out, outside; =fuera de=, out of, away from, besides; =fuera de
sí=, beside one's self; =por fuera=, without, outside.
=fuerte=, strong, powerful, hard.
=fuertemente=, strongly, rapidly, hard, loudly.
=fuerza=, _f._, force, strength; =fuerzas=, strength; =llover con
fuerza=, to rain hard.
=fugitivo -a=, fugitive.
=fuí=, =fuiste=, =fué=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =ser=, to be, _and also
of_ =ir=, to go.
=fulano -a=, so-and-so.
=fulgor=, _m._, resplendence, light.
=funcionar=, to run, work.
=fundar=, to found; =fundado -a=, reasonable.
=fúnebre=, mournful, funereal.
=funeral=, _m._, funeral.
=furia=, _f._, fury; =con furia=, furiously.
=furioso -a=, furious.
=fusil=, _m._, gun, rifle.
=futuro -a=, future.
G
=gabán=, _m._, overcoat.
=gabinete=, _m._, cabinet, private room, study, ministry
(="_cabinet-position_").
=gabinetito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =gabinete=), small private room, boudoir.
=gacetilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =gaceta=), (local) news columns (_of a
newspaper_), gossip.
=gala=, _f._, ornament, pomp; =galas=, _plur._, finery, elegance; =de
gala=, in one's best attire.
=galán=, _m._, gallant, gentleman.
=galgo -a=, _m. and f._, greyhound.
=gallina=, _f._, hen.
=gallinero=, _m._, hen-house.
=gallo=, _m._, cock, "rooster."
=gamo=, _m._, buck (=_male of deer_).
=gana=, _f._, _or_ =ganas=, _f. plur._, desire; =de mala gana=,
unwillingly.
=ganadero=, _m._, grazier, stockman.
=ganados=, _m. plur._, live stock.
=ganancia=, _f._, profit, gain.
=ganar=, to win, make (_money_), earn, get the best of.
=gancho=, _m._, hook.
=ganso -a=, _m. and f._, gander, goose.
=garbanzo=, _m._, chick-pea.
=García= (_prop. noun_).
=garganta=, _f._, throat.
=garra=, _f._, claw.
=gasa=, _f._, gauze.
=Gaspar=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Jasper.
=gastar=, to spend, consume, wear out.
=gasto=, _m._, cost, expense.
=gastronómico -a=, gastronomic.
=gato -a=, _m. and f._, cat; =gato=, _m._, money-bag.
=gaznate=, _m._, gullet.
=gazpacho=, _m._, "gazpacho" (_Andalusian dish made of crumbs of bread,
with oil, vinegar and onions_).
=Gelves=, _m._ (_prop. noun_).
=gemido=, _m._, groan.
=gemir (i)=, to groan, moan.
=general=, general; =por lo general=, generally.
=generalmente=, generally.
=género=, _m._, manner, goods.
=generoso -a=, generous, fine.
=genio=, _m._, genius; =genios= _plur._, genii, spirits.
=gente=, _f._, people.
=gentil=, handsome, genteel.
=gesto=, _m._, look, gesture.
=gigante -a=, _m. and f._, giant, giantess.
=gigante=, gigantic.
=gigantesco -a=, gigantic.
=Gilimón=, _m._ (_prop. noun_).
=gimo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind, of_ =gemir=.
=ginete=, _m._, horseman, rider.
=girar=, to turn.
=glacial=, freezing, glacial.
=globito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =globo=), small globe, toy balloon.
=globo=, _m._, globe, balloon.
=gloria=, _f._, glory, heaven.
=gloriar (de)=, to praise (for), glorify (for).
=gobernador=, _m._, governor.
=gobernar (ie)=, to govern.
=gobierno=, _m._, government; =para su gobierno=, for one's guidance,
for one's good.
=goce=, _m._, enjoyment, joy, pleasure.
=golfo=, _m._, gulf.
=golondrina=, _f._, swallow.
=golpazo=, _m._ (_aug. of_ =golpe=), great blow.
=golpear=, to strike, pound.
=goma=, _f._, rubber.
=González= (_prop. noun_).
=gordo -a=, fat, plump, big.
=gordura=, _f._, stoutness, fatness.
=gorjeo=, _m._, warbling.
=gorra=, _f._, cap.
=gorro=, _m._, cap; =gorro de dormir=, night cap.
=gota=, _f._, drop.
=gozar de=, to delight in, enjoy.
=gozne=, _m._, hinge.
=gozo=, _m._, joy.
=gozoso -a=, rejoicing.
=grabadito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =grabado=), little engraving.
=grabar=, to engrave.
=gracia=, _f._, grace, pardon, wit, witticism; =tener gracia=, to be
witty; =¡gracias!= thank you; =gracias á=, thanks to; =¡gracias á Dios!=
thank God!; =dar las gracias=, to thank.
=gracioso -a=, pretty, witty; =hacerse el gracioso=, to say and do funny
things, act the clown.
=grada=, _f._, step, altar-step.
=grado=, _m._, degree.
=gradualmente=, gradually.
=graduar=, to measure, estimate.
=gran=: _see_ =grande=.
=granado=, _m._, pomegranate-tree; =labios de granado=, red lips.
=granate=, garnet-colored.
=grande=, _m._, grandee (_nobleman of the first rank, who may wear his
hat in the king's presence_).
=grande (gran)=, large, big, great, grown-up.
=grandeza=, _f._, greatness; =grandezas=, _plur._, great things.
=granero=, _m._, granary.
=granito=, _m._, granite.
=granja=, _f._, farm-house.
=gratitud=, _f._, gratitude.
=grato -a=, pleasing.
=grave=, serious, grave.
=gravedad=, _f._, seriousness, gravity.
=gravemente=, gravely, dangerously.
=gremio=, _m._, guild, union.
=gris=, gray.
=gritar=, to cry out, shout.
=grito=, _m._, shout, cry; =á gritos=, at the top of one's voice.
=grosero -a=, coarse.
=grueso -a=, big.
=gruñido=, _m._, growl.
=gruñir=, to growl.
=grupa=, _f._, croup, crupper.
=grupo=, _m._, group.
=Guadalajara= (_prop. noun: a city, about 35 miles from Madrid_).
=Guadalquivir=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Guadalquivir (_a river in
Andalusia, which flows in a southwesterly direction through Cordova and
Seville_).
=guapito -a= (_dim. of_ =guapo=), very pretty; =¡más guapita!= so
pretty!
=guapo -a=, sprightly, handsome, brave; =como guapo=, as a gallant; =seó
guapo=, my good fellow.
=guarda=, _f._, guard; =ángel de su guarda=, guardian angel.
=guardar=, to keep; =guardarse de=, take care not to.
=guardia=, _m._, guard, patrolman.
=guardián=, =-ana=, _m. and_ f., guardian.
=guarecerse=, to find shelter.
=guarnecer=, to adorn, beautify.
=guasón=, _m._, joker.
=guerra=, _f._, war.
=guerrero=, _m._, warrior.
=guerrero -a=, warlike, martial.
=guía=, _m. or f._, guide.
=guiar=, to guide, drive.
=guindilla=, _f._, pod of red pepper; =guindilla=, _m._ (_used
colloquially_)==polizonte=.
=guirnalda=, _f._, garland, wreath.
=guisar=, to cook.
=guisos=, _m. plur._, (cooked) dishes.
=guitarra=, _f._, guitar.
=guitarrista=, playing on the guitar.
=gusano=, _m._, worm.
=gustar=, to taste, please; =me gusta...=, I like ...; =gustar de=, to
like.
=Gustavo=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Gustavus.
=gusto=, _m._, taste, pleasure; =de gusto=, with pleasure.
H
=ha=, =has=, =han=: _see_ =he=.
=habano=, _m._, Havana cigar.
=haber=, to have, there ... be; =he de hacerlo=, I am to (I shall _or_ I
must) do it; =hay=, there is (are); =¿qué hay?= what is the matter?;
=hay que hacerlo=, one (we) must do it.
=hábilmente=, skilfully.
=habitación=, _f._, room, apartment.
=habitante=, _m. and f._, inhabitant.
=habitar=, to dwell, dwell in, inhabit.
=hábito=, _m._, custom, habit.
=hablar=, to speak, say.
=habré=, =habrás=, _etc._, _fut. ind. of_ =haber=.
=hacer=, to do, make, cause, act (_a part_); =hacerse=, to become;
=hacer hacer una cosa=, to have a thing done; =hacerse como que=, to
pretend, act as if; =hace frío (calor)=, it is cold (warm); =hace un
mes=, a month ago; =hace un mes que está aquí=, he has been here for a
month.
=hacia=, toward.
=hacienda=, _f._, estate.
=hacha=, _f._, axe, taper.
=hachón=, _m._ (_aug. of_ =hacha=), large taper.
=haga=, =-as=, =-a=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =hacer=.
=hago=, =haces=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =hacer=.
=hallar=, to find; =hallarse=, (_often best translated_) to be.
=hambre=, _f._, hunger; =tener hambre=, to be hungry.
=hambriento -a=, famished.
=harapo=, _m._, rag.
=haré=, =harás=, _etc._, _fut. ind. of_ =hacer=.
=hartarse=, to be satisfied, get tired.
=hasta=, till, to, up to, as far as, even; =hasta que=, until.
=Hawai= (_prop. noun_).
=hay=: _see_ =haber=.
=haya=, =-as=, =-a=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =haber=.
=haz=, _imperat. of_ =hacer=.
=he=, =has=, =ha=, =hemos=, =habéis=, =han=, _pres. ind. of_ =haber=.
=hechizo=, _m._, delight, bewitchment.
=hecho -a=, _past part. of_ =hacer=.
=hechura=, _f._, making.
=helar (ie)=, to freeze.
=henchir (i)=, to swell; =henchido de=, swollen with.
=Hércules=, _m._ (_prop. noun_); Hercules.
=heredar=, to inherit.
=heredero -a=, _m. and f._, heir.
=herencia=, _f._, inheritance.
=herir (ie)=, to wound, beat, strike.
=hermano -a=, _m. and f._, brother, sister; =hermanos=, _m. plur._,
brothers and sisters.
=hermosísimo -a= (_from_ =hermoso=), most beautiful.
=hermoso -a=, handsome, beautiful; =lo más hermoso=, the most beautiful
part, the bloom.
=hermosura=, _f._, beauty.
=héroe=, _m._, hero.
=hervir (ie)=, to boil.
=hice=, =-iste=, =hizo=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =hacer=.
=hiedra=, _f._, ivy.
=hielo=, _m._, ice, frost.
=hiera=, =-as=, =-a=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =herir=.
=hierba=, _f._, grass.
=hiere=, _imperat. sing., and pres. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =herir=.
=hijito -a=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =hijo=), little son, little
daughter.
=hijo -a=, _m. and f._, son, daughter, (_fig._) result; =hijos=, _m.
plur._, children.
=hilacho=, _m._, thread (_raveled out of cloth_); =con hilachos=, in
threads, ragged.
=hilo=, _m._, thread, string.
=himno=, _m._, hymn.
=hinojo=, _m._, knee; =de hinojos=, on their knees.
=hiperbólico -a=, exaggerated, hyperbolical.
=hipotecar=, to mortgage.
=hipótesis=, _f._, hypothesis.
=historia=, _f._, history, story.
=historiador=, _m._, historian.
=hizo=: _see_ =hice=.
=hocico=, _m._, mouth (_of a beast_), muzzle, snout.
=hogar=, _m._, hearth, fireplace, mantel, home.
=hogaza=, _f._, large loaf (of bread).
=hoja=, _f._, leaf, sheet; =hoja de lata=, tin-plate.
=hojear=, to turn over the leaves (_of a book_).
=hojita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =hoja=), little leaf.
=¡hola!= hello!
=hombre=, _m._, man.
=hombro=, _m._, shoulder.
=hondo -a=, deep.
=honor=, _m._, honor.
=honradez=, _f._, honesty.
=honrado -a= (_past part. of_ =honrar=), honest.
=honrar=, to honor.
=hora=, _f._, hour, time, o'clock; =es hora de=, it is time to; =en
buen(a) hora=, very well.
=horizontalmente=, horizontally.
=horizonte=, _m._, horizon.
=hormiga=, _f._, ant.
=horrendo -a=, terrible.
=horrible=, horrible.
=horror=, _m._, horror.
=horroroso -a=, hideous.
=hortaliza=, _f._, vegetables.
=hortelano=, _m._, gardener, grower of vegetables.
=hosanna=, _m._, hosanna.
=hospedar=, to receive (_as a guest_).
=hotel=, _m._, house (=_large private residence_), hotel.
=hoy=, today; =hoy día=, nowadays.
=hoyo=, _m._, hole.
=hube=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =haber=.
=hubiera= _and_ =hubiese=, _imp. subjs. of_ =haber=.
=hueco=, _m._, hollow, niche.
=hueco -a=, hollow.
=huelo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =oler=.
=huella=, _f._, track, footprint.
=huérfano -a=, _m. and f._, orphan; =huérfano de madre=, motherless;
=huérfano de padre=, fatherless.
=huerta=, _f._, garden (_of fruits and vegetables_).
=huésped=, =-da=, _m. and f._, guest, host, hostess; =casa de
huéspedes=, boarding house.
=hueste=, _f._, host, army.
=huevecito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =huevo=), little egg.
=huevo=, _m._, egg.
=huir=, to flee, run away, leave.
=humanidad=, _f._, humanity, mankind.
=humano -a=, human, of men and women.
=húmedo -a=, damp, humid.
=humilde=, humble.
=humillación=, _f._, humiliation.
=humillar=, to humble, humiliate.
=humo=, _m._, smoke.
=hundirse=, to sink, fall in.
=huye=, _imperat. and pres. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =huir=.
=huyendo=, _pres. part. of_ =huir=.
=huyo=, =huyes=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =huir=.
I
=iba=, =ibas=, _etc._, _imp. ind. of_ =ir=.
=idea=, _f._, idea.
=identificar=, to identify.
=idioma=, _m._, language.
=idiota=, _m. and f._, idiot.
=iglesia=, _f._, church.
=ignorar=, to be ignorant of, not know; =no ignorar=, to know.
=igual (á)=, equal (to), like, unchanged.
=igualdad=, _f._, equality, evenness; =con igualdad=, evenly, steadily.
=ijar=, _m._, flank.
=iluminar=, to light, illuminate, enlighten.
=ilusión=, _f._, illusion.
=imagen=, _f._, image.
=imaginación=, _f._, imagination.
=imaginar=, to imagine.
=imaginario -a=, imaginary.
=imbécil=, fool, imbecile.
=imitar=, to imitate.
=impaciente (por)=, impatient (to).
=impasible=, impassible, stolid.
=impedir (i)=, to impede, obstruct, prevent.
=imperativo -a=, imperative.
=imperceptible=, imperceptible.
=imperial=, imperial.
=imperio=, _m._, empire.
=impertinencia=, _f._, impertinence.
=implorar=, to implore.
=imponente=, imposing.
=imponer=, to impose; =imponerse en=, to follow (_a conversation_).
=importancia=, _f._, importance.
=importante=, important.
=importar=, to matter; =¿qué importa?= what does it matter, what
difference does it make?; =no importa=, no matter.
=importe=, _m._, amount, price.
=imposible=, impossible.
=impotente=, powerless, impotent.
=imprecación=, _f._, oath, imprecation.
=impresión=, _f._, impression.
=impreso -a= (_irreg. past part. of_ =imprimir=), printed, imprinted.
=imprevisto -a=, unforeseen, unexpected.
=improperio=, _m._, contemptuous remark.
=imprudencia=, _f._, imprudence; =una imprudencia=, an imprudent act.
=impulso=, _m._, impulse; =al impulso=, by the impulse, by the force.
=inadvertidamente=, heedlessly, inadvertently.
=incendiado -a= (_past part. of_ =incendiar=), (one) who is burned out.
=incendio=, _m._, fire.
=incesante=, steady, unceasing.
=incienso=, _m._, incense.
=incierto -a=, uncertain.
=inclinar=, to bow, bend, incline; =inclinarse=, to stoop, bend down,
lean over.
=incluso -a=, included.
=incomodar=, to disturb, bother.
=incomprensible=, incomprehensible.
=incontrastable=, irresistible.
=incorrecto -a=, incorrect.
=incurrir en=, to incur.
=indecible=, unspeakable.
=indecisión=, _f._, indecision.
=indeciso -a=, undecided, irresolute.
=indicar=, to indicate, point out.
=indiferente=, indifferent.
=indignado -a= (_past part. of_ =indignar=), indignant; =indignado de=,
indignant at.
=indispensable=, indispensable.
=indomable=, indomitable.
=indudable=, without doubt.
=industria=, _f._, industry.
=inefable=, unspeakable, ineffable.
=inerme=, defenceless, helpless.
=inerte=, motionless, inert.
=infame=, infamous.
=infamia=, _f._, infamy; =es una infamia=, is infamous.
=infancia=, _f._, childhood.
=infante -a=, _m. and f._, child (_under seven years of age_).
=infantil=, childlike, childish.
=infeliz=, unhappy.
=inferir (ie)=, to infer.
=infernal=, infernal.
=infiel=, faithless, infidel.
=ínfimo -a=, poorest, vilest.
=infinito -a=, infinite.
=informalidad=, _f._, discourtesy, bad manners.
=informarse de=, to find out.
=infortunio=, _m._, misfortune.
=infundir=, to infuse, fill with, cause.
=Inglaterra=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), England.
=inglés=, =-esa=, English.
=ingratitud=, _f._, ingratitude.
=ingrato -a=, ungrateful, ingrate.
=inmediaciones=, _f. plur._, vicinity.
=inmediatamente=, immediately.
=inmediato -a=, immediate, near at hand, adjoining.
=inmensamente=, immensely, very wide (_open_).
=inmensidad=, _f._, immensity.
=inmenso -a=, immense.
=inmortal=, immortal.
=inmóvil=, motionless, unchanging.
=inmutable=, immutable, unchanging.
=inocencia=, _f._, innocence.
=inocente=, innocent.
=inquieto -a=, restless, uneasy.
=inquietud=, _f._, restlessness, uneasiness.
=inquisidor=, _m._, inquisitor (_officer of the Spanish Inquisition_),
torturer.
=insaciable=, insatiable, unquenchable.
=inscripción=, _f._, inscription.
=insecto=, _m._, insect.
=inseparable=, inseparable.
=insigne=, distinguished.
=insignificante=, insignificant.
=insistencia=, f., insistence; =con insistencia=, insistently.
=insolente=, insolent.
=inspiración=, _f._, inspiration.
=inspirar=, to inspire.
=instalación=, _f._, establishment.
=instante=, _m._, moment, instant; =al instante=, instantly; =por
instantes=, every moment, steadily.
=instar á=, =instar para que=, to urge to.
=instinto=, _m._, instinct; =por instinto=, instinctively.
=instrucción=, _f._, instruction.
=instrumento=, _m._, instrument.
=inteligencia=, _f._, intelligence.
=inteligente=, intelligent.
=intención=, _f._, intention.
=intensamente=, intently.
=intentar=, to try, attempt.
=interés=, _m._, interest.
=interesar=, to interest, urge, request.
=interior=, _m._, interior; =en su interior=, inwardly.
=interjección=, _f._, interjection.
=interlocutor=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, speaker, one who talks with; =los
demás interlocutores de=, the others who had been talking with; =su
interlocutor=, the one who spoke to him.
=internar=, to confine; =internarse en=, to penetrate into, enter.
=interpuesto -a= (_past part. of_ =interponer=), that lies (_or_ lay)
interposed.
=interrogado -a= (_past part. of_ =interrogar=), questioned; =el
interrogado=, the one who was being questioned.
=interrogar=, to question.
=interrumpir=, to interrupt, break.
=intervenir=, to intervene, interfere.
=interventor=, _m._, ticket-collector.
=interviene=: _see_ =intervenir=.
=íntimamente=, intimately.
=intrépido -a=, intrepid.
=introducir=, to introduce; =introducirse=, to get in.
=introduje=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =introducir=.
=inundar=, to flood, inundate.
=inútil=, useless.
=inútilmente=, in vain.
=invadir=, to invade.
=invariable=, unchanging, invariable.
=invasión=, _f._, invasion.
=invencible=, invincible.
=inventiva=, _f._, inventiveness.
=inverosímil=, improbable.
=invierno=, _m._, winter.
=invisible=, invisible.
=involuntariamente=, involuntarily.
=ir=, to go, go on; keep on _or_ be (_with a participle or adjective_);
=irse=, to go away; =¡vamos!= come! let us go!; =vamos á ver=, let us
see; =¡vámonos!= let us go (_or_ leave)!; =¡vaya!= come! I should think
so!; =¡pues vaya...!= well that is...!
=ira=, _f._, _or_ =iras=, _f. plur._, wrath.
=iracundo -a=, irascible.
=irascible=, irascible.
=irónico -a=, ironical.
=irregular=, irregular.
=irritado -a= (_past part. of_ =irritar=), irritated, angry.
=irritar=, to irritate, vex, anger.
=Isidro=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Isidor.
=isla=, _f._, island.
=izquierdo -a=, left; =á la izquierda=, on the left (hand).
J
=jabalí=, _m._, wild boar.
=jaca=, _f._, pony.
=Jacinto=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Hyacinth.
=Jairo=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Jairus.
=jaleo=, _m._, uproar, noisy prank.
=jamás=, never; =no ... jamás=, not ever.
=jamón=, _m._, ham.
=jardín=, _m._, garden.
=jaro=, _m._, bramble thicket.
=jaula=, _f._, cage.
=jaulita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =jaula=), little cage.
=Jerez= (_prop. noun_); =vino de Jerez=, sherry wine.
=jerezano -a=, of Jerez; =los jerezanos=, the people of Jerez.
=Jesús=, Jesus; =¡Jesús!= Heavens!
=ji ... ji=, hee, hee (_denoting suppressed laughter_).
=jilguero=, _m._, linnet.
=jinete=, _m._, horseman, rider.
=jockey= (_an English word_), jockey.
=jorobado -a=, _m. and f._, hunchback.
=José=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Joseph.
=joven=, _m._ _and_ _f._, young man, young woman.
=joven=, young.
=joya=, _f._, jewel.
=Juan=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), John; =Juan de Dios=, John of God
(_originally the name of the founder of a monastic order_).
=juanete=, _m._, bunion.
=Juanillo=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =Juan=), Johnnie.
=Juanito=, _m._, (_dim. of_ =Juan=), Johnnie.
=júbilo=, _m._, joy.
=Judea=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Judea.
=judío -a=, _m._ _and_ _f._, Jew.
=juego=, _m._, play, game.
=jueves=, _m._, Thursday.
=jugador, -ora=, _m._ _and_ _f._, player, gambler.
=jugar= (=ue=), to play, sport, gamble; =jugar á=, to play.
=jugo=, _m._, sap.
=juguete=, _m._, toy, plaything.
=juguetón, -ona=, playful.
=Julia=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Julia.
=julio=, _m._, July.
=junio=, _m._, June.
=juntar=, to amass.
=junto -a=, together, near.
=junto=, near; =junto á=, near.
=jurar=, to swear.
=justamente=, just so, exactly.
=justo -a=, just, usual, tight; =á lo justo=, tightly; =más de lo
justo=, more than usual.
=juventud=, _f._, youth.
=juzgar=, to judge.
K
=kepis=, _m._, cap (_of a soldier_).
L
=la=, =las=: _see_ =el= _and_ =le=.
=labio=, _m._, lip.
=labor=, _f._, work, cultivation.
=labrador=, _m._, peasant farmer.
=labrar=, to work, cultivate, build.
=ladera=, _f._, side, slope.
=lado=, _m._, side; =por un lado=, on one side; =del lado=, on the side;
=del lado de afuera=, outside.
=ladrar=, to bark.
=ladrido=, _m._, bark, barking.
=ladrón, -ona=, _m._ _and_ _f._, thief.
=ladronzuelo -a=, _m._ _and_ _f._ (_dim. of_ =ladrón=), little thief,
petty thief.
=lago=, _m._, lake.
=lágrima=, _f._, tear.
=lamentable=, lamentable, deplorable.
=lamento=, _m._, moan, cry, lamentation.
=lamer=, to lick.
=lámpara=, _f._, lamp.
=lana=, _f._, wool; =niña de lanas=, shaggy child.
=lance=, _m._, incident, occurrence.
=lanchita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =lancha=), (small) boat, rowboat.
=lánguido -a=, languid.
=lanza=, _f._, lance.
=lanzar=, to hurl, give (forth), utter; =lanzarse (á)=, to throw one's
self (into), rush (into).
=lápida=, _f._, stone.
=lar=, _m._, tutelar god; =patrios lares=, household gods.
=largarse=, to go away.
=largo -a=, long.
=lástima=, _f._, pity; =¡lástima de...!= poor...!; =¡lástima que...!= it
is a pity that...!
=lata=: =hoja de lata=, _f._, tin, tin-plate.
=latigazo=, _m._ (_from_ =látigo=, "_whip_"), blow (_or_ cut) with a
whip, lash.
=latir=, to beat, throb.
=lavabo=, _m._, wash-stand.
=lavar=, to wash.
=lazo=, _m._, tie, bond.
=le=, =la=, =lo=, him, her, it, you; =los=, =las=, them, you; =le=, to
him, her, it, you; =les=, to them, you.
=leal=, loyal.
=lealtad=, _f._, loyalty.
=lectura=, _f._, reading.
=leche=, _f._, milk.
=lecho=, _m._, couch, bed.
=leer=, to read.
=Leganés=, _m._ (_prop. noun_).
=legua=, _f._, league (=1 legua==_about_ =5-1/2 kilómetros=, _or about
3-1/2 English miles_).
=legumbre=, _f._, vegetable.
=lejano -a=, distant.
=lejos=, far; =lejos de=, far from, away from; =á lo lejos=, =de lejos=,
in the distance; =allá lejos=, a long way off, over there.
=lengua=, _f._, tongue, language.
=lentamente=, slowly.
=lente=, _m. or f._, lens, eye-glass; =echar el lente=, to direct one's
glass (_or_ field-glasses).
=lento -a=, slow.
=leña=, _f._, wood.
=leñador=, _m._, woodcutter.
=león=, _m._, lion.
=León=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Leon (_a former kingdom in the northwestern
part of Spain. There are now a province and a city of_ =León=).
=Leonor=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Eleanor.
=Leopoldo=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Leopold.
=letanía=, _f._, litany, church service.
=letra=, _f._, letter (_of the alphabet_), draft, handwriting.
=levantar=, to raise, lift, remove; =levantarse=, to rise, arise, get
up.
=leve=, light, slight, faint.
=levísimo -a= (_from_ =leve=), very slight.
=levita=, _f._, frock coat.
=ley=, _f._, law.
=liar=, to tie, bind; =liado al cráneo=, tied about his bald head.
=Liberia=, _f._ (_prop. noun_).
=libertad=, _f._, liberty.
=libra=, _f._, pound; =de á media libra=, of a half-pound (each).
=libraco=, _m._ (_depreciative form of_ =libro=), ugly book.
=librar=, to deliver, free, protect; =¡Dios nos libre!= may the Lord
deliver us!
=libre=, free.
=libro=, _m._, book.
=licencia=, _f._, permission, licence.
=licor=, _m._, liquor.
=ligadura=, _f._, bond.
=ligero -a=, light, swift.
=límite=, _m._, limit.
=limosna=, _f._, alms; =de limosna=, for charity's sake.
=limpiar=, to clean, clean out.
=limpidez=, _f._, clearness, brightness, limpidity.
=limpio -a=, clean, cleanly, neat.
=lindante= (=con=), bordering (on).
=lindo -a=, pretty.
=lío=, _m._, bundle.
=lisonjear=, to flatter, please.
=listo -a=, ready, clever.
=lívido -a=, livid.
=lo=, =los=: see =el= _and_ =le=.
=lóbrego -a=, gloomy.
=loco -a=, _m. and f._, madman, mad woman.
=loco -a=, mad, crazy; =volverse loco=, to go crazy.
=locura=, _f._, madness; =una locura=, a mad thought, an act of madness.
=lograr=, to succeed in, accomplish.
=Lola=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Dolores (=Lola= _is a colloquial form of_
=Dolores=, _which, in turn, is an abbreviation of_ =María de los
Dolores=, _the Mater Dolorosa, or Mother mourning the death of Jesus_.)]
=Lolita=, _f._ (_prop. noun: dim. of_ =Lola=), Dolores.
=lomo=, _m._, back (_of an animal_).
=Londres=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), London.
=López= (_prop. noun_).
=loro=, _m._, parrot.
=los=: _see_ =el=.
=losa=, _f._, slab.
=lotería=, _f._, lottery.
=lozanía=, _f._, luxuriance, vigor.
=Lucas=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Luke.
=lucido -a= (_past part. of_ =lucir=), splendid.
=lucir=, to shine, display, wear jauntily (_a hat_).
=lucha=, _f._, struggle.
=luchar=, to struggle, contend, fight.
=luego=, presently, then; =desde luego=, immediately; =luego que=, as
soon as.
=luengo -a=, long.
=lugar=, _m._, place, village; =en lugar de=, instead of; =en primer
lugar=, in the first place; =tener lugar=, to take place.
=lugareño -a=, _m. and f._, villager.
=lugareño -a=, of a village, village --.
=lúgubre=, dismal, lugubrious.
=Luis, -isa=, _m. and f._ (_prop. noun_), Lewis, Louise.
=lujosamente=, luxuriously.
=luminoso -a=, bright, luminous.
=luna=, _f._, moon.
=Lunero -a=, moony, "luny."
=lunes=, _m._, Monday.
=luz=, _f._, light; =luces=, _f. plur._, lights, "bright lights."