=dulzura=, _f._, gentleness, tenderness.
=durante=, during.
=durmiendo=, _see_ =dormir=.
=duro=, _m._, dollar.
E
=é=, and (_before_ =i-= _and_ =hi-=).
=¡ea!= there now, well.
=económico, -a=, economic.
=echar=, to throw, toss, cast; =-- la cuenta=, to calculate, form an
estimate; =-- mano=, to put out one's hand; =--de menos=, to miss;
=-- ojos=, to cast eyes; =--se=, to lie down.
=edad=, _f._, age.
=eh=, eh, what?; =¿si, --?= indeed? really?
=ejem=, _interj._, ahem.
=ejemplo=, _m._, example.
=ejercer=, to exercise, practice, follow (_a profession, etc._).
=ejercicio=, _m._, exercise; _pl._, devotional reading, (military) drill.
=el=, =la=, =lo=, the; =el que=, =la que=, =lo que=, =los que=, =las que=,
he who, the one who, etc.
=él=, =la=, =lo=, _dem. pron._, that.
=él=, =ella=, =ello=, he, him, she, her, it.
=eléctrico, -a=, electric.
=elegir=, to choose.
=elemento=, _m._, element.
=elija=, _see_ =elegir=.
=elixir=, _m._, elixir; a compound tincture _or_ medicine.
=elocuente=, eloquent.
=elogio=, _m._, eulogy, praise.
=embargo=, _m._, hindrance; =sin --=, nevertheless.
=embrollar=, to entangle, confuse.
=embustera=, _f._, liar.
=emoción=, _f._, emotion.
=empapar=, to soak, saturate.
=empecemos=, _see_ =empezar=.
=empeñar=, to pledge, pawn; =--se (en)=, to insist.
=empeño=, _m._, eagerness, determination, persistence; =tener -- (en)
que=, to be anxious, desire earnestly.
=empezar=, to begin.
=empieza=, _see_ =empezar=.
=empleado=, _m._, employé, government clerk, office-holder.
=emplear=, to employ, engage, appoint (_to public office_).
=empleo=, _m._, employment, position, (government) job.
=empujar=, to push, shove.
=en=, in, on, to, at.
=enaguas=, _f. pl._, underskirt, petticoat.
=enamorado, -a=, enamoured, in love.
=encanto=, _m._, charm.
=encargar=, to charge, recommend, commission, enjoin.
=encerrona=, _f._, trap, snare (_for persons_), _cf. pop._ "put-up job."
=encima=, _adv._, above, on top; =quitarle á uno de --=, to remove, take
off one's mind.
=encontrar=, to find, meet, consider; =--se=, to be; =--se bien=, to feel
well; =¿me encuentras bien?= Do I look well?; =--se con=, to meet, run
across.
=encuentr -a, -as, -o=, _see_ =encontrar=.
=energía=, _f._, energy.
=enfermo=, _m._, patient.
=enfermo, -a=, ill.
=enganchar=, to hook, entrap, catch.
=engañador, -ora=, deceitful, deceiving.
=engañar=, to deceive.
=enhorabuena=, _f._, congratulation; _adv._, happily, prosperously; =quede
usted --= (_polite phrase of leave-taking_), good day, _or_ my best
wishes.
=enhoramala=, _adv._, in an evil hour, unpropitiously; =vaya usted --=, Go
and bad luck to you! Go to blazes!
=enjuagarse=, to rinse one's mouth _or_ teeth.
=enjuague=, _m._, tooth-wash, mouth-wash, water for rinsing the teeth, cup
for rinsing.
=enjuague=, _see_ =enjuagarse=.
=enjugar=, to wipe, dry.
=ensayo=, _m._, trial, rehearsal; =haz tus ensayos=, rehearse your part.
=enseñar=, to teach, show.
=enseres=, _m. pl._, implements, instruments.
=ensuciar=, to dirty.
=entender=, to understand; =--se con=, to come to an understanding with.
=enterar=, to inform; =--se (de)=, to learn, find out.
=entero, -a=, entire, whole.
=entiendo=, _see_ =entender=.
=entonces=, then.
=entrar (en)=, to enter, go in; =--se=, to enter.
=entre=, between, among.
=entreabrir=, to half open.
=entregar=, to deliver, hand (over), give; =--se=, to surrender, submit.
=entregue=, _see_ =entregar=.
=entretener=, to entertain, divert, amuse, occupy, keep, detain, take up
one's time, dally with; =--se=, to while away time; =no puedo --me=, I
can't delay.
=entretenga=, _see_ =entretener=.
=entristecer=, to sadden.
=entusiasmo=, _m._, enthusiasm.
=envidia=, _f._, envy.
=envidioso, -a=, envious.
=envolver=, to wrap.
=envuelto=, _see_ =envolver=.
=época=, _f._, epoch, time.
=equipaje=, _m._, baggage.
=equivocarse=, to be mistaken.
=er-a, -amos, -as, -es=, _see_ =ser=.
=erre=, _f._, the letter R; =-- que --=, obstinately, persistently, keep
it up!
=error=, _m._, error, mistake.
=es=, _see_ =ser=.
=escalera=, _f._, staircase, stairway.
=escamar=, to make distrustful; =--se=, to become distrustful, take
offence, show resentment.
=escándalo=, _m._, scandal, commotion, fuss, row.
=escardar=, to weed, weed out; =mandar á -- cebollinos=, to send (one) to
the devil.
=escasear=, to be scarce.
=escena=, _f._, scene, stage.
=Escorial=, _m._, town of about three thousand inhabitants, situated some
thirty miles northwest of Madrid, containing the famous Real sitio de
San Lorenzo del Escorial, founded by Philip II.
=escribiente=, _m._, clerk.
=escribir=, to write.
=escrito, -a=, _see_ =escribir=.
=escritorio=, _m._, writing-desk.
=escuchar=, to listen, listen to, hear.
=ese=, =esa=, that (_near the person addressed_).
=ése=, =ésa=, =eso=, that (_near you_), that one, the former, the
aforesaid; =eso es=, that's right; =eso de que...=, the idea that...,
the fact that...; =y eso que...=, and then, too, just think that...;
=por eso=, on that account.
=espacio=, _m._, space.
=espalda=, _f._, back, shoulders; =de --s á=, back to.
=espantajo=, _m._, scarecrow, "fright."
=España=, _f._, Spain.
=especialidad=, _f._, specialty, master, adept.
=espectáculo=, _m._, spectacle, sight.
=espejo=, _m._, mirror.
=espera=, _f._, wait; =sala de --=, waiting-room.
=esperanza=, _f._, hope.
=esperar=, to hope, wait, await, wait for.
=espíritu=, _m._, spirit.
=esposo=, _m._, husband.
=establecer=, to establish.
=estado=, _m._, state, condition (_whether married, single, or widowed_).
=estar=, to be, remain, be present, be at home, be here, be there, be
finished; =está bien=, very well, all right; =-- bien=, to be well, look
well; =-- de acuerdo=, to be of one mind, be agreed; =¡estás fresco!=
you'll be disappointed; =-- en la gloria=, to be in heaven (_for joy_),
be in bliss; =-- en un grito=, to be in constant pain; =-- para= (+
_inf._), to be about to; =¡Para bromitas está el hombre!= The man is in a
fine mood for jests!; =-- por= (+ _inf._), to be almost ready to, be
inclined to; =-- en relaciones=, to be engaged in a love-affair; =-- de
vuelta=, to have returned, be back; =--se=, to be, remain; =estése usted
quieto=, behave yourself.
=estatua=, _f._, statue.
=este=, =esta=, this, the latter.
=éste=, =ésta=, =esto=, this one, this, this fellow, the latter.
=est-é, -és=, _see_ =estar=.
=estocada=, _f._, stab, thrust.
=estómago=, _m._, stomach.
=estorbar=, to annoy, bother, be in the way.
=estoy=, _see_ =estar=.
=estrechar=, to press, squeeze.
=estrella=, _f._, star.
=estropear=, to maim, spoil.
=estuche=, _m._, case; =-- de operaciones=, instrument-case.
=estudiar=, to study.
=estufa=, _f._, stove.
=estúpido, -a=, stupid.
=estuv-iera, -iese=, _see_ =estar=.
=etcétera=, et cetera, etc.
=exageración=, _f._, exaggeration.
=exagerado, -a=, extreme, exaggerated (_in one's ideas or actions_).
=examinar=, to examine.
=excelencia=, _f._, excellency.
=excepción=, _f._, exception.
=exclamar=, to exclaim.
=exclusivamente=, exclusively.
=excusar=, to excuse; =--se (de)=, to apologize, ask to be excused.
=explicar=, to explain.
=exponer=, to expose; =--se á=, to run the risk of.
=expresión=, _f._, expression; _pl._, remembrance, respects; =déle usted
expresiones=, remember me to him, give him my regards.
=expresivo, -a=, expressive, affectionate, cordial.
=extender=, to extend.
=exterior=, exterior, outside.
=extracción=, _f._, extraction.
=extraer=, to extract.
=extranjero=, _m._, foreigner, foreign countries; =en el --=, abroad.
=extranjero, -a=, foreign.
=extraño, -a=, strange, odd, rare.
=extremeño=, _m._, native of Extremadura (_a province of Spain_).
=extremo, -a=, extreme; =en --=, exceedingly.
F
=fabricar=, to manufacture.
=facciones=, _f. pl._, features.
=fácilmente=, easily.
=facha=, _f._, appearance, aspect, sight.
=falda=, _f._, skirt.
=falso, -a=, false, deceitful.
=falta=, _f._, lack, want, need; =hacer --=, to be necessary, be needed;
=ni hace --=, it isn't necessary; =á mí me hacen --=, I need.
=faltar=, to fail, be lacking, be absent, fail to go; =-- á la verdad=, to
tell an untruth; =¡no faltaba más!= that would be too much! the very idea!
=familia=, _f._, family.
=famoso, -a=, famous.
=fantasma=, _m._, fancy, chimera.
=fastidiar=, to annoy, bother, give annoyance.
=fastidio=, _m._, annoyance, nuisance; =¡Qué --!= How annoying!
=fatiga=, _f._, fatigue; _pl._, hardship, anguish.
=favor=, _m._, favor; =es --=, you are very kind (_in answer to a
compliment_); =hacer el -- de=, to be so kind as to.
=favorecer=, to favor.
=felicidad=, _f._, joy, happiness.
=Felipe=, Philip.
=feliz=, happy.
=felpudo=, _m._, mat.
=fenómeno=, _m._, phenomenon.
=feo, -a=, ugly.
=fervor=, _m._, fervor.
=fiel=, faithful, true, exact.
=fiera=, _f._, wild beast.
=fiesta=, _f._, feast, holiday, entertainment; =hacer --s á=, to fondle,
dandle, play with.
=figura=, _f._, figure, form.
=figurar=, to figure, be represented as; =--se=, to imagine.
=fijar=, to fix; =--se en=, to notice closely.
=filosofar=, to philosophize.
=fin=, _m._, end; =en --=, finally, after all, in short; =al cabo y al --=,
after all, after all is said and done; =por --=, finally.
=fingir=, to feign, dissemble.
=finjamos=, _see_ =fingir=.
=fino, -a=, delicate, smooth.
=finura=, _f._, delicacy, courtesy.
=firme=, firm, solid.
=físicamente=, physically.
=físico, -a=, physical.
=Fislomena=, _prop. noun, a mispronunciation of_ =Filomena=.
=flechar=, to pierce with an arrow; inspire love at first sight.
=flor=, _f._, flower.
=Flores=, _prop. noun_.
=fluxión=, _f._, inflammation, abscess.
=fonda=, _f._, hotel, tavern.
=fondo=, _m._, background.
=forcejear=, to struggle.
=forceps=, _m._, forceps.
=forma=, _f._, form, manner.
=formal=, formal.
=foro=, _m._, back (_of a stage_).
=fortuna=, _f._, fortune; =por --=, fortunately.
=frac=, _m._, dress-coat.
=francamente=, frankly, candidly.
=Francisco=, Francis.
=Francisquito= (_dim. of_ =Francisco=), Francis.
=franco, -a=, frank, open.
=franqueza=, _f._, frankness.
=frasco=, _m._, flask, vial, bottle.
=frasquito=, _m._, small flask, small bottle.
=Frasquito=, _colloquial for_ =Francisco=.
=frecuencia=, _f._, frequency.
=frecuentar=, to frequent.
=frecuente=, frequent.
=fregar=, to scrub, scour.
=frente=, _f._, forehead.
=frente=, _m._, front; =-- á=, in front of, before.
=fresco, -a=, fresh; =¡estás --!= You'll be disappointed!
=frialdad=, _f._, coldness, coolness.
=frío=, _m._, cold, chill; =tener --=, to be cold, be chilly.
=friolerilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =friolera=), trifle.
=frotar=, to rub.
=fruto=, _m._, fruit.
=fu-é, -era, -eron, -ese=, _see_ =ser= _or_ =ir=.
=fuego=, _m._, fire.
=Fuentesaúco=, _prop. noun_.
=fuera=, _adv._, out, outside; =¡--con!= out with!; =-- de=, out of.
=fuerte=, strong, severe.
=fuerza=, _f._, force, strength; =de por --=, violently, necessarily,
without any doubt.
=fumar=, to smoke.
=furioso, -a=, furious, raging.
=futura=, _f._, betrothed, future wife.
=futuro, -a=, future.
G
=gabinete=, _m._, sitting-room, private office; =-- de operaciones=,
operating-room.
=galante=, gallant.
=galantería=, _f._, gallantry, courtesy.
=gallinita=, _f._, pullet.
=gallo=, _m._, cock; =alzar el --=, to speak loud and insolently.
=gana=, _f._, desire, inclination; _pl._, _idem_; =tener --s (de)=, to
desire, wish; =como les da la --=, as they please; =no me da la --=, I
don't want to.
=ganar=, to gain, win, earn, make, surpass; =á listo no te gana nadie=, no
one can surpass you in cleverness.
=gancho=, _m._, _colloquial_, charm, attractiveness, art of pleasing.
=garbanzo=, _m._, chick-pea.
=García=, _prop. noun_.
=Garlopa= (_f._, jack-plane), _m._, _prop. noun_.
=gastar=, to spend.
=gasto=, _m._, expense.
=gazmoñería=, _f._, hypocrisy, prudery.
=generalmente=, generally.
=genio=, _m._, temper, disposition.
=gente=, _f._, people; _pl._, _idem_; =tratar á las --s=, to go into the
world, go into society.
=gestionar=, to arrange, look after; =-- un asunto=, to attend to a
business matter.
=gesto=, _m._, gesture.
=gloria=, _f._, glory, bliss, heaven; _pl._, glory; =estar en la --=, to be
in bliss, be in heaven (_for joy_).
=gobierno=, _m._, government, administration.
=goce=, _see_ =gozar=.
=golpe=, _m._, blow, shock; =dar --=, to excite admiration, create a furor.
=golpecito=, _m._, tap, light blow.
=González=, _prop. noun_; =las de --=, the González women.
=gordo, -a=, big, fat.
=gozar (en)=, to enjoy, delight in.
=gozoso, -a=, joyful, gleeful.
=gracia=, _f._, grace, name; _pl._, thanks; =--s á que no hay=, thank
goodness there is no...; =¿su -- de usted?= what is your name?; =no
hacerle -- á uno=, to displease one, not to please one, not to seem
funny to one.
=gracioso, -a=, gracious, amusing, funny, witty.
=gran=, _see_ =grande=.
=grande=, great, large, big.
=grasa=, _f._, grease, fat.
=gratis=, _adv._, gratis, free.
=grato, -a=, pleasant, pleasing, agreeable.
=grave=, grave, serious.
=griego, -a=, Greek.
=gritar=, to shout.
=grito=, _m._, shout, cry; =á --s=, shouting; =estar en un --=, to be in
constant pain; =poner el -- en el cielo=, to scream, shriek.
=grosería=, _f._, coarseness, rudeness, ill manners, act of discourtesy.
=grosero, -a=, rude, rough, coarse, uncivil.
=guante=, _m._, glove.
=guapo, -a=, good-looking, handsome, pretty, elegant.
=guardar=, to keep; =--se=, to hold back, keep back.
=guardia=, _f._, guard.
=guasón=, _m._, jester, joker.
=guita=, _f._, (_slang_) money.
=gustar=, to taste, enjoy, please, be agreeable, like; =¿le gusta á usted?=
Do you like?; =á mí no me gusta=, I do not like; =¡me gusta!= how absurd! I
like that!
=gusto=, _m._, taste, pleasure; =dar -- (á)=, to please; =á --=,
pleasantly, in comfort; =¡qué --!= how nice! isn't that fine!
H
=h-a, -an, -as=, _see_ =haber=.
=haber=, to have; _impers._, to be; =hay=, there is, there are; =¿habrá
alguien?= I wonder if anyone is there?; =-- de= (+_inf._), to have to, be
obliged, must, should, to be to; _expressing futurity or likelihood, as_
=usted no ha de volver=, you will never return.
=habilidad=, _f._, ability, skill, accomplishment.
=habitación=, _f._, room.
=hablar=, to speak.
=habr-á, -é=, _see_ =haber= _and_ =hay=.
=hacer=, to do, make, cause, perform, render; =-- asomar=, to bring (to
view); =-- calceta=, to knit; =-- de su capa un sayo=, to do as one
pleases; =-- caso de (á)=, to heed, notice, take notice of; =-- al caso=,
to be to the point; =-- daño á=, to hurt, injure, harm; =-- falta=, to be
necessary, be needed; =-- el favor de=, to be so kind as to; =-- fiestas
á=, to fondle, dandle, play with; =no --le gracia á uno=, to displease,
not to please; =--le á uno monadas=, to ogle, cast sheep's eyes on; =-- un
papel=, to play a rôle; =--suerte=, to be lucky, successful; =-- traición=,
to be untrue, be disloyal; =tener que --=, to be busy, be occupied; =--se
cargo de=, to form an idea of; =--se ilusiones=, to be deluded, deceive
oneself; =hace= _with expressions of time_, for, ago: =estoy sirviendo
aquí -- tres meses=, I have been employed here for three months;
=-- ocho días que no descanso=, I have not rested for a week; =-- que no
nos vemos muchos años=, we have not seen each other for many years;
=-- cuatro días que apenas como=, I have hardly eaten for four days;
=-- catorce años=, fourteen years ago; =-- dos años=, two years ago;
=-- cuatro días=, four days ago; =-- ya mucho que perdió usted=, you
lost... a long time ago; =-- poco=, a short while ago.
=hacia=, _prep._, towards.
=hacienda=, _f._, property, estate, finance; =Ministerio de --=, Treasury,
Department of Finance.
=hache=, _f._, the letter h.
=hag-a, -an, -o=, _see_ =hacer=.
=har-á, -é, -emos=, _see_ =hacer=.
=haragán, -ana=, idle, indolent.
=hasta=, _prep._, until, to, up to, as far as; =-- ahora=, so far;
=-- que=, _conj._, until; _adv._, even.
=hay= (_see_ =haber=), there is, there are; =-- que= (+_inf._), it is
necessary, one must; =¿-- alguien?= is someone there?; =¿habrá alguien?= I
wonder if someone is there?; =no ha habido=, there has not been;
=no -- quien...=, there is no one who...; =no -- tal cosa=, not at all,
nothing of the kind.
=hay-a, -áis, -an=, _see_ =haber=.
=haz=, _see_ =hacer=.
=hazaña=, _f._, exploit.
=he=, _see_ =haber=.
=hé= (_probably imperative of_ =ver=); =-- aquí=, behold.
=hecho=, _see_ =hacer=; =cosa hecha=, an accomplished fact; =esto es --=,
the thing is settled.
=helado, -a=, chilled, frozen.
=hemos=, _see_ =haber=.
=hermana=, _f._, sister.
=hermano=, _m._, brother.
=hermoso, -a=, beautiful, lovely.
=herrador=, _m._, farrier, horse-shoer.
=herrar=, to shoe (_horses_).
=hice=, _see_ =hacer=.
=hija=, _f._, daughter; _sometimes used without reference to relationship,
as in_ =pero hija, llegas tarde=, but my dear girl, you come too late.
=hijo=, _m._, son, child; =--s míos=, my children; _sometimes used without
reference to relationship, as in_ =hijo mío=, my dear fellow.
=hilo=, _m._, thread.
=hipócrita=, _f._, hypocrite.
=historia=, _f._, history.
=hizo=, _see_ =hacer=.
=hojear=, to turn the leaves (_of a book_), glance over.
=hola=, _interj._ (_expresses surprise or familiar greeting_), Hello! Look
here! well, well, haha!
=holgazán, -ana=, lazy.
=hombre=, _m._, man; _interj._, man alive! goodness! why!; =--de Dios=, man
alive!
=hombro=, _m._, shoulder.
=hondo, -a=, deep, profound.
=honradez=, _f._, honesty.
=honrado, -a=, honest, honorable.
=honrar=, to honor.
=honroso, -a=, honorable.
=hora=, _f._, hour.
=horca=, _f._, gallows, gibbet.
=horquilla=, _f._, hair-pin.
=horrible=, horrible.
=horror=, _m._, horror.
=hortelano=, _m._, gardener; =el perro del --=, the dog in the manger.
=hospedar=, to give lodging to, harbor, entertain.
=hospital=, _m._, hospital.
=hospitalidad=, _f._, hospitality.
=hoy=, to-day.
=hub-iera, -iéramos, -an, -as, -iese=, _see_ =haber=.
=hueso=, _m._, bone, tooth.
=huir=, to flee.
=humor=, _m._, humor, disposition.
=humorado, -a=; =mal --=, ill-humored.
I
=i=, _f._, the letter i; =poner los puntos sobre las íes=, to speak to the
point.
=ib-a, -amos, -an=, _see_ =ir=.
=idea=, _f._, idea.
=idem=, idem, likewise.
=idilio=, _m._, idyl.
=iglesia=, _f._, church.
=ignorar=, not to know.
=igual=, equal, like, alike, same, the same, similar.
=igualar=, to equalize, make alike, match.
=igualmente=, equally.
=ilusión=, _f._, illusion; =hacerse --es=, to be deluded, deceive oneself.
=imaginación=, _f._, imagination.
=imbécil=, _m._, fool, imbecile.
=imbécil=, silly, stupid.
=impedir=, to prevent.
=impid-a, -e=, _see_ =impedir=.
=implicar=, to prevent.
=importante=, important.
=importar=, to import, matter.
=imposible=, impossible.
=impresión=, _f._, impression.
=imprimir=, to imprint, impress upon, stamp, impart.
=inaugurar=, to inaugurate, begin.
=incluso=, including.
=incomodado, -a=, angry.
=incomodar=, to disturb, inconvenience, offend, displease.
=inconscientemente=, unconsciously.
=inconveniente=, _m._, inexpediency, objection.
=incorrecto, -a=, imperfect, irregular.
=independiente=, independent, separate.
=indicar=, to show.
=indiferente=, indifferent.
=indignación=, _f._, indignation.
=indigno, -a=, unworthy.
=inepto, -a=, incompetent.
=infame=, _m._, wretch, scoundrel.
=infamia=, _f._, infamy, infamous act.
=infancia=, _f._, infancy, childhood, boyhood.
=infeliz=, _m. and f._, poor creature.
=infeliz=, unhappy, unfortunate.
=inflamación=, _f._, inflammation.
=inflamado, -a=, inflamed.
=inflamar=, to inflame.
=informalidad=, _f._, unconventionality, etiquette.
=ingenuidad=, _f._, candor, frankness.
=ingrato, -a=, ungrateful.
=inhumano, -a=, heartless, cruel.
=inmediatamente=, immediately.
=inmenso, -a=, immense.
=innumerable=, numberless.
=Inocencia=, _prop. noun_.
=inocente=, innocent.
=insinuación=, _f._, insinuation, innuendo.
=insistir=, to insist.
=insolente=, insolent.
=insoportable=, unbearable.
=inspirar=, to inspire.
=instalar=, to instal, quarter; =--se=, to come to live, take quarters.
=instante=, _m._, instant; =al --=, at once, immediately.
=instruir=, to instruct.
=instrumento=, _m._, instrument.
=instruyendo=, see =instruir=.
=insufrible=, unbearable.
=intención=, _f._, intention, purpose, desire, significance; =me dan --es
de=, I have a mind to.
=intento=, _m._, purpose.
=interesante=, interesting.
=interesar=, to interest.
=interior=, interior, inside.
=interpelación=, _f._, question put by a member of a legislative assembly
to a minister or member of the government.
=interrumpir=, to interrupt.
=íntimo, -a=, intimate.
=inútil=, useless.
=inventar=, to invent, concoct.
=invierno=, _m._, winter.
=invitación=, _f._, invitation.
=invitar=, to invite.
=ir=, to go, go on, continue; =-- á= (+_inf._), to be going to;
=ir=+_gerund expresses progressive action_, =vamos viviendo=, we go on
living, we manage to get along; =que voy pagando á plazos=, which I am
paying on the instalment plan; =-- á paseo=, to go for a walk; =--en un
vuelo=, to go with all speed, go like lightning; =vamos=, _interj._, come
now, see here, there now, well, indeed! I should say!; =vamos á ver=,
let's see; =ahí van...=, there are...; =ahora va de veras=, now it's really
settled, now it's serious; =vaya con Dios=, God be with you, _a polite
formula of leave-taking_ = good-bye; =vaya=, _interj._, there! there now!
well! (_denotes impatience, displeasure, or sudden resolution_); =vaya con=
_expresses ironical contempt, derision or disapproval, as_ =¡vaya con los
criados!= a fine lot these servants are!; =¡vaya con el hombre!= just
listen to the man! _used emphatically, as_ =¡vaya una mano linda!= there's
what I call a pretty hand!; =--se=, to go, go away, go off, leave.
=ira=, _f._, wrath, anger.
=irresistible=, irresistible.
=Isabel=, Elizabeth.
=Isidra=, _prop. noun_.
=izquierdo, -a=, left; =la izquierda=, the left (hand).
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=¡ja! ¡ja!= ha! ha!
=jamona=, _f._, a buxom woman no longer young.
=¡je, je, je!= _interj._, _denoting laughter_.
=jefe=, _m._, chief, head.
=Jesús=, _m._, Jesus; =¡--!= Goodness! Lord! Good heavens!
=Jiménez=, _prop. noun_; «=Pedro Jiménez=,» a brand of Sherry wine.
=jorobado, -a=, humpbacked.
=José=, Joseph.
=joven=, _m. and f._, youth, young man, young woman.
=joven=, young, youthful.
=Juan=, John.
=jubileo=, _m._, jubilee, merry-making, thronging of people.
=juega=, _see_ =jugar=.
=jueves=, _m._, Thursday; =--Santo=, Holy Thursday.
=jugar=, to play; =-- con=, to mock, make game of.
=juguete=, _m._, trifle, play-thing; =-- cómico=, comedietta.
=juicio=, _m._, judgment, sense, wits, senses, good sense; =el día del
juicio=, the Day of Judgment; =muela del --=, wisdom-tooth.
=juicioso, -a=, judicious, sensible, discreet.
=juntito, -a= (_dim. of_ =junto=), united, together.
=junto, -a=, together; =muy --s=, very close together.
=junto=, _adv._, near, at hand; =--á=, _prep._, near, by.
=justicia=, _f._, justice.
=justo, -a=, just, proper.
=juzgar=, to judge, deem.
=juzgue=, _see_ =juzgar=.
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=labrar=, to cause, work out.
=lacayo=, _m._, lackey, groom.
=lado=, _m._, side; =de al --=, near by.
=lágrima=, _f._, tear.
=lamentar=, to lament, regret.
=largarse=, to leave, go away, be off.
=largo, -a=, long; =cuatro dedos de --=, a length of four finger-breadths.
=lástima=, _f._, pity; =me das --=, I pity you.
=lastimar=, to hurt.
=lateral=, lateral, side.
=lavabo=, _m._, washstand.
=lavar=, to wash.
=lección=, _f._, lesson.
=leer=, to read.
=lejos=, far.
=Lelis=, _prop. noun_ (_suggests the meaning of_ =lelo=, ninny, fool).
=leña=, _f._, fire-wood.
=letra=, _f._, letter, handwriting; =de su puño y --=, in her own
handwriting.