ENGLISH. |SPANI_Hossfeld's Spanish Dialogues, and Idiomatic Phrases Indispensible for a Rapid Acquisition of the Spanish Language

_Titles._ |_Títulos._

Sir, or gentleman |Señor, caballero

Sirs, or gentlemen |Señores, caballeros

Madam |Señora

Miss |Señorita

A lady |Una señora

Ladies |Señoras

Some ladies |Unas (Algunas) señoras

A young lady |Una señorita

Young ladies |Señoritas

Some young ladies |Unas (Algunas) señoritas

_Asking Questions._ |_Hacer Preguntas._

What is that? |¿Qué es eso?

What is this? |¿Qué es esto?

What is it? |¿Que es?

What do you call that? |¿Cómo (le) llama V. a eso?

What is the name of this? |¿Cómo se llama esto?

This is called.... |Esto se llama....

What is the Spanish |¿Cómo se dice en

for...? |español...?

Tell me the Spanish |Dígame V. como se

for this word. |dice esta palabra

|en español.

May I ask you if...? |¿Me permite V. que

|le pregunte si...?

May I take the liberty |¿Puedo permitirme

of asking you |preguntarle si...?

if...? |

May I trouble you |¿Me hace V. el favor

to...? |de...?

What do you want? |¿Qué quiere V.?

|¿Qué pide V.?

What do you wish to |¿Qué desea V.? ¿Qué

have? |se le ofrece a V.?

Do you hear me? |¿Me oye V.?

Do you understand |¿Comprende V. lo que

what I say? |le digo?

Yes, Sir (I do) |Sí, Señor (comprendo).

No, Sir (I do not) |No, Señor (no comprendo).

Will you have the |¿Quiere V. tener la

goodness to say it |bondad de repetirlo?

again? |

What do you say? |¿Qué dice V.?

What do you mean? |¿Qué quiere V. decir?

What do you say to |¿Qué dice V. de ello?

it? |¿Qué le parece a

|V.?

Does she understand |¿Comprende ella lo

what we say? |que decimos?

Did you speak to me? |¿Me habló V. a mí?

Why do you not answer? |¿Por qué no responde

|V.?

What did they answer? |¿Qué respondieron ellos?

When did you hear |¿Cuándo oyó V. eso?

that? |

Are you sure of that? |¿Está V. seguro de

|eso?

Who told you so? |¿Quién se lo ha dicho

|a V.?

What does it mean? |¿Qué quiere decir eso?

What is the matter? |¿Qué hay? ¿Qué pasa?

What are you doing? |¿Qué hace V.?

What are you asking |¿Qué pide V.?

for? |

Whom do you ask |¿Por quién pregunta

for? |V.?

What do you think |¿Qué piensa V. de

of it? |ello?

What are you thinking |¿En qué está V. pensando?

of? |

Where are you going? |¿A dónde va V.?

Are you going there? |¿Va V. allá?

Are you going home? |¿Va V. a casa?

How far do you go? |¿Hasta dónde va V.?

Where do you wish to go? |¿Dónde quiere V. ir?

Which way shall we go? |¿Por dónde iremos?

Has he gone? |¿Se marchó?

Where do you come from? |¿De dónde viene V.?

Will you come with me? |¿Quiere V. venir conmigo?

Will you be at home |¿Estará V. en casa

to-night? |esta noche?

When will you come? |¿Cuándo vendrá V.?

When do you leave |¿Cuándo se marcha V.

for England? |para Inglaterra?

Whose stick is this? |¿De quién es este bastón?

Will you have it? |¿Lo quiere V.?

Whose books are these? |¿De quién son estos libros?

Will you send them to me? |¿Quiere V. enviármelos?

How much will you give? |¿Cuánto quiere V. dar (pagar)?

How much do you want? |¿Cuánto pide V.?

How much do I owe you? |¿Cuánto le debo a V.?

What shall we do? |¿Qué haremos?

I do not know what |No sé qué hacer.

to do. |

What would you advise |¿Qué me aconseja V.

me to do? |que haga?

What is to be done? |¿Qué hacer? ¿Que se

|ha de hacer?

What is the news? |¿Qué noticias hay?

Is there any news? |¿Hay noticias?

Have you seen the |¿Ha visto V. los

newspapers? |periódicos?

Where is it? |¿Dónde está?

Where are they? |¿Dónde están?

What is the use of that? |¿Para qué sirve eso?

For whom is it? |¿Para quién es?

What do you want me for? |¿Para qué me quiere V.?

Is the door open? |¿Está abierta la puerta?

Are the windows shut? |¿Están cerradas las ventanas?

Will you allow me? |¿Me permite V.?

Will you do me a |¿Me hace V. un

favour? |favor?

Will you do me the |¿Quiere V. hacerme el

favour of...? |favor de...?

Will you be kind |¿Quiere V. tener la

enough to...? |bondad de...?

I have a favour to ask |Tengo que pedirle a

of you. |V. un favor.

Will you render me a |¿Quiere V. prestarme

service? |un servicio?

_Thanks._ |_Gracias._

Thank you. Thanks. |Doy a V. las gracias. Gracias.

Many thanks. Thank |Muchas gracias. Muchísimas

you very much. |gracias.

|Mil gracias. Un

|millón de gracias.

I am very much |Estoy muy agradecido

obliged to you. |(reconocido) a V.

I am giving you a |Doy a V. mucho trabajo

great deal of |(mucha molestia).

trouble. |

I am sorry to trouble |Siento molestarle tanto.

you (give you so |Siento darle

much trouble). |(causarle) tanta

|molestia.

No trouble at all. |Molestia, ninguna.

Do not mention it. |No hay de qué.

_Asking the Way in_ |_Preguntar por el_

_Town._ _In the Street._ |_Camino en una Ciudad._

|_En la Calle._

Is this the way to...? |¿Es éste el camino de...?

Is this the way to go |¿Es éste el camino

to...? |para ir a...?

Is this the road that |¿Es éste el camino que

leads to...? |conduce a...?

Does this road lead |¿Conduce este camino

to...? |a...?

Which is the way |¿Por dónde se va a...?

to...? |

You are going the |Va V. bien.

right way. |

You are going the |Va V. mal. No va V.

wrong way. |bien.

How far is it from |¿Cuánto hay de aquí

here to...? |a...?

Is it far from here |¿Está lejos de aquí

to...? |el...?

Is it very far from |¿Está muy lejos de

here to...? |aquí el...?

No, it is not far. |No, no está lejos.

It is scarcely two |Hay apenas dos millas.

miles. |

It is only two steps |Sólo está a dos pasos

from here. |de aquí.

It is only a short |Está a poca distancia

distance away. |(a corto trecho).

One Spanish league. |Una legua española.

One English mile. |Una milla inglesa.

Three miles are one |Tres millas hacen una

league (5 kilometres). |legua (5 kilómetros).

It is about one mile. |Hay cosa de una milla.

It is quite a mile from |Hay una buena milla

here to.... |de aquí a....

It is not quite a mile. |Hay apenas una milla.

Which way am I to go? |¿Qué camino debo seguir?

Which way must I go? |¿Por dónde debo ir?

Go straight on. |Vaya V. todo derecho.

Turn to the right. |Tome V. a la derecha.

Go to the left. |Tome V. a la izquierda.

You will turn to the |En la primera esquina

right at the first |tomará V. a la

corner, then to |derecha, luego a

the left, and then |la izquierda, y

keep straight on. |después irá V.

|todo derecho.

You are going a |Hace V. un rodeo. Va

round-about way. |V. descaminado

|(fuera de camino).

Pardon me, Sir, can |V. dispense, Caballero,

you direct me to |¿podría V. enseñarme

the hotel "Four |el camino

Nations?" |de la fonda "Cuatro

|Naciones?"

Sir, would you have |Señor, ¿tendría V. la

the kindness to |bondad de enseñarme

show me the way |el camino

to ... Street? |de la calle...?

I have lost my way. |Me he extraviado. He

|errado el camino.

I have lost myself in |Me he perdido (extraviado)

these narrow |en estas

streets. |calles estrechas.

Do you know which |¿Sabe V. cuál es el

is the way to the |camino del Teatro

Theatre Royal? |Real?

I am very sorry, Sir, |Siento mucho, Señor,

I do not know, |no saberlo, pero

but this policeman |este municipal podrá

here will be |decírselo.

able to tell you. |

How far is it from |¿Cuánto hay de aquí

here to the Southern |a la Estación del

Railway Station? |Ferrocarril del

|Sur?

Where can I find a |¿Dónde encontraré un

cab? |coche?

Is there a 'bus from |¿Hay algún ómnibus

here to the Zoological |de aquí al Jardín

Gardens? |Zoológico?

Yes, Sir, there is the |Sí, Señor, hay el

green 'bus which |ómnibus verde

runs along the |que pasa por los

embankment. |muelles.

There is a tramway. |Hay tranvía.

How much is the |¿Cuánto se cobra?

fare? |¿Cuánto es?

Is there a museum in |¿Hay algún museo en

this town? |esta ciudad?

Can you tell me where |¿Puede V. decirme

the Picture Gallery |dónde se halla la

is? |Galería de Pinturas?

Could you show me |¿Podría V. enseñarme

the way to the |el camino de la

Royal Square? |Plaza Real?

Is it far to the theatre |¿Está lejos de aquí el

from here? |teatro?

Will you have the |¿Quiere V. tener la

kindness to tell |bondad de decirme

me in which part |en qué parte de

of the town is the |la ciudad se encuentra

Royal Palace? |el Palacio

|Real?

If you follow this |Si sigue V. por esta

street until you |calle hasta llegar

come to the |a la catedral, verá

Cathedral, you |V. el palacio a su

will see the palace |derecha.

on the right. |

The theatre is on your |El teatro está a su

left, about fifty |izquierda de V., a

paces from here. |unos cincuenta

|pasos de aquí.

Where is the post-office? |¿Donde está el correo?

It is not far from here; |No está lejos de aquí;

you will get there |siguiendo el tranvía,

in five minutes, |llegará V.

if you follow the |allí dentro de

tram-lines. |cinco minutos.

Cabman, drive me |Cochero, lléveme a

to the Northern |la Estación del

Station; hurry up. |Norte; despache

|V.

Drive faster. |Apriete V. el paso.

Drive me to the |Lléveme V. a la Fonda

Victoria Hotel. |Victoria.

I engage you by the |Le tomaré por hora(s)

hour (by distance). |(por carrera).

Take me first to |Lléveme primero a la

St. John Street, |calle San Juan,

number four. |número cuatro.

And now I want to go |Y ahora quiero ir al

to the Botanical |Jardín Botánico.

Gardens. |

How much is your |¿Cuánto lleva V.?

fare? |¿Cuánto es?

Three pesetas, if you |Tres pesetas, si V.

please. |gusta.

_Making Enquiries_ |_Informarse de Alguien._

_about Someone._ |

Will you have the |¿Quiere V. tener la

goodness to tell |bondad de decirme...?

me...? |

Will you tell me, if |¿Me hace V. el favor

you please...? |de decirme...?

Where does Mr. B. live? |¿Dónde vive el señor B.?

Do you know Mr. B.? |¿Conoce V. al señor B.?

No, Sir. |No, Señor.

No, Sir, I do not. |No, Señor, no le conozco.

I do not know anybody |No conozco a nadie

body of that name |aquí que así se

here. |llame.

Yes, Sir, I know him. |Sí, Señor, le conozco.

I know him very well. |Le conozco muy bien.

I have the honour of |Tengo el honor de

his acquaintance. |conocerle.

Will you favour me |¿Tiene V. la bondad

with his address? |de darme sus señas?

In what street does he |¿En qué calle vive?

live? |

He lives near.... |Vive cerca de...

Is it far from here? |¿Está lejos de aquí?

It is only a stone's throw. |Está a tiro de piedra.

Can you direct me to |¿Puede V. dirigirme

his house? |a su casa?

I am going that way |Voy yo mismo por ese

myself. |camino.

I will show you his house. |Le enseñaré su casa.

It is very far from here. |Está muy lejos de aquí.

In that case I will take |En ese caso tomaré un

a cab. |coche.

Call a cab. |Llame V. un coche.

Drive me to No. 4, ... |Lléveme V. a la calle

Street. |..., número cuatro.

Stop at this house. |Pare V. en esta casa.

On the right side going |Subiendo, a la derecha.

up. |

On the left side going |Bajando, a la izquierda.

down. |

At that brick house. |En esa casa de ladrillos.

At that marble house. |En esa casa de mármol.

_Enquiries concerning_ |_Preguntas acerca de_

_a Journey._ |_un Viaje._

I want to go to ... |Quiero ir a ...

Is the road good? |¿Es bueno el camino?

It is not very bad. |No es muy malo.

It is shocking in |En invierno está malísimo.

winter. |

It is pretty good at |En esta estación está

this season. |bastante bueno.

Is the road sandy? |¿Es arenoso el camino?

The road is wide. |El camino es ancho.

I am going to book |Voy al paradero de

my seat at the |diligencias para

coach office. |tomar mi asiento.

I prefer going by the |Prefiero ir en el correo.

mail. |

I do not like the |No me gusta el vapor.

steamboat. |

How much is the fare? |¿Cuál es el precio del billete?

Three pesetas. |Tres pesetas.

How many miles is it |¿Cuántas millas hay

from here to B.? |de aquí a B.?

I did not think it was |No creía que estuviese

so far. |tan lejos.

When shall we start? |¿Cuándo saldremos?

To-morrow morning |Mañana por la mañana

at six o'clock. |a las seis.

And at what o'clock |¿Y a qué hora llegaremos

shall we reach |a B.?

B.? |

At eight in the evening. |A las ocho de la noche.

Where are we to |¿Dónde almorzamos?

breakfast? |

Where shall we dine? |¿Dónde comeremos?

Where shall we have tea? |¿Dónde tomaremos el té?

All the passengers |Todos los pasajeros

are here. |están aquí.

Let us start then. |Pues, vamos.

Driver, what prevents |Cochero, ¿por qué se

you from starting? |demora?

At last we have started. |Por fin estamos en camino.

Shut the door. |Cierre V. la portezuela.

Where are we? |¿Dónde estamos?

What is the name of |¿Cómo se llama esta

this village? |aldea?

Does the coach stop |¿Se para aquí la

here? |diligencia?

Yes, Sir, to change |Sí, Señor, para cambiar

the horses. |de tiro.

Shall we have time for |¿Tendremos tiempo

refreshments? |para tomar algún

|refresco?

At what hotel does the |¿En qué hotel se para

coach put up? |la diligencia?

At the United States |En el Hotel de los

Hotel. |Estados Unidos.

We have arrived at |Por fin hemos llegado.

last. |

Have you any baggage |Señor, ¿tiene V. algún

to carry, |equipaje que llevar?

Sir? |

Yes, take this trunk. |Sí, tome V. este baúl.

Yes, take this portmanteau. |Sí, tome V. esta maleta.

I want a single bedded room. |Necesito un cuarto con cama para uno.

At what o'clock shall |¿A qué hora cenaremos?

we have supper? |

At half-past eight. |A las ocho y media.

I shall go to bed early. |Me acostaré temprano.

I am very tired. |Estoy muy cansado.

The road was very bad. |El camino estaba muy malo.

Why did you not |¿Por qué no tomó V.

choose the steamboat? |el vapor?

One travels by it |Por vapor se viaja con

much more comfortably. |mucha más comodidad.

I think I shall go by it |Creo que otra vez lo

another time. |tomaré.

Where is the railway |¿Dónde está la estación

station? |del ferrocarril?

Show me the booking |Enséñeme V. el despacho

office. |de billetes.

I want a ticket to Paris. |Un billete para París.

What class? |¿Qué clase?

1st cl., 2nd cl., 3rd cl. |Primera, segunda, tercera clase.

Single or return? |¿Sencillo o de ida y vuelta?

Is there a through |¿Hay tren directo para...?

train to...? |

May I break my |¿Puedo pararme en...?

journey at...? |

Is there a ladies' compartment? |¿Hay coche para señoras?

Is there a smoking |¿Hay coche para fumadores?

compartment?[13] |

Is there a lavatory? |¿Hay retrete?

Can I get a seat reserved |¿Puedo hacerme reservar

in advance |un asiento

from Calais? |anticipadamente

|desde Calais?

Certainly; what seat |Seguramente; ¿qué

would you like? |asiento quiere V.?

A corner seat facing |Un asiento junto a la

the engine. |ventanilla (Un rincón),

|de cara a la máquina.

My friend wants the |Mi amigo quiere el

seat opposite, |asiento de enfrente,

with back to the |de espaldas

engine. |a la máquina.

There is an extra |Hay un recargo (un

charge of 2/- a |suplemento) que

seat to pay. |pagar de 2 chelines

|por asiento.

Where is the luggage-office? |¿Dónde está el despacho

|de equipajes?

My luggage is in the |Mi equipaje está en el

cloak-room. |depósito de equipajes.

Have you the luggage-ticket? |¿Tiene V. el talón?

Can I have my luggage |¿Puedo hacer facturar

registered |mi equipaje directamente

through to...? |para...?

What is the charge? |¿Cuánto se abona?

What luggage does |¿A cuánto equipaje

my ticket entitle |tengo derecho con

me to take free? |este billete?

When does the train |¿A qué hora sale el

to Dover start? |tren para Dovres?

From which platform? |¿De qué andén?

Which is the departure |¿Cual es el andén

platform? |de salida?

The arrival platform. |El andén de llegada.

Take your seats! |¡Señores viajeros al tren!

Tickets, please. |Los billetes, Señores.

Do you object to my |¿Permite V. que abra

opening the window? |la ventanilla?

Is there a restaurant-car |¿Hay vagón-restaurant

attached to |en este tren?

this train? |

Can I get sleeping-car |¿Puedo hacerme reservar

accommodation |un sitio en

reserved from |el coche-cama

Paris? |desde París?

What extra is there to |¿Qué recargo hay que

pay? |pagar?

I hope I am not in the |Espero que no haya

wrong train. |errado de tren.

Where must I change |¿Dónde tendré que

to get a train |cambiar de tren

for...? |para ir a...?

How long does the |¿Cuánto tiempo se

train stop here? |para aquí el tren?

Is there a refreshment-room? |¿Hay fonda?

All change here! |¡Cambio, Señores!

Porter, take my luggage |Mozo, lleve V. mi

to the |equipaje al vapor.

steamer. |

Carry it down to the |Póngalo en el salón

first-class saloon. |de primera clase.

I shall remain on deck. |Voy a quedarme sobre cubierta.

The sea is somewhat |El mar está un poco

rough. |agitado.

Are you a good sailor? |¿Tiene V. pie marino?

I have never been sea-sick, |Nunca me he mareado,

but I must |pero debo decir

say I have always |que siempre que

crossed when the |he hecho la travesía

sea was calm. |el mar ha

|estado tranquilo.

There is Calais. |Allí está Calais.

What do you intend |¿Qué piensa V. hacer

doing in Paris? |en París?

I shall see the sights |Visitaré los puntos de

of the town. |interés de la

|ciudad.

Shall we hire a motor |¿Tomaremos un automóvil

car for sight-seeing? |para visitar

|la ciudad?

Where can we hire a |¿Dónde podemos alquilar

motor car? |un automóvil?

There are several |Hay varios garajes

large garages |importantes donde

where motor cars |se pueden alquilar

can be had by the |automóviles por

day or week. |día o por semana.

What is the horsepower |¿De cuántos caballos

of this |es este automóvil?

car? |

What is your charge |¿Cuánto lleva V.

for a day or a |(cobra V.) para un

week? |día o para una

|semana?

Does this price include |¿Incluye este precio

the driver's |los gastos del

expenses? |chauffeur?

What is the average |¿Cual es el promedio

number of kilometres |de kilómetros (millas)

(miles) |que se puede

that can be done |recorrer en un

in a day? |día?

What make is this |¿De qué fábrica es

car? |este automóvil?

Is it in good condition? |¿Está en buena condición?

Do you guarantee that |¿Garantiza V. que no

it will not break |se descompondrá

down en route? |en camino?

Is your driver reliable |¿Es su chauffeur de

and experienced? |V. de toda confianza

|y experiencia?

_The Custom House._ |_La Aduana._

Where does the customs' |¿Dónde se efectúa la

examination |revisión de equipaje?

take place? |

Must I be present at |¿Debo estar presente

the customs' |cuando se registra

examination? |(se visita) el equipaje?

Must we open our |¿Tendremos que abrir

luggage at the |el equipaje en la

customs? |aduana?

Have you anything to |¿Tiene V. algo que

declare? |declarar?

No, nothing. |No, nada.

I have nothing but |No llevo sino efectos

personal effects. |de mi uso personal.

Would you like to see |¿Quiere V. verlo por

for yourself? |sí mismo?

These are my things. |Estas son mis cosas.

Here are the keys. |Aquí están las llaves.

Must I open this? |¿Debo abrir esto?

Do you want to |¿Desea V. examinar

examine this? |esto?

All these things are for |Todas estas cosas son

my own use. |de mi propio uso.

Have you anything |¿Lleva V. algo de

liable to duty? |pago?

Have you any tobacco? |¿Tiene V. algún tabaco?

I have some (a few) |Tengo algunos (unos

cigars and cigarettes. |pocos) cigarros y

|cigarrillos.

What does the duty |¿Cuánto importan los

amount to? |derechos?

Will this be refunded |¿Me reembolsarán esto

on my return? |a mi vuelta?

You can close your |Puede V. cerrar ya las

boxes. |maletas.

_Getting up._ |_Levantarse._

Are you up already? |¿Está V. ya levantado?

At what time do you |¿A qué hora se

get up? |levanta V.?

I get up at six o'clock. |Me levanto a las seis.

It is too early. |Es demasiado temprano.

You get up very early. |Se levanta V. muy temprano.

I like to get up early. |Me gusta levantarme temprano.

It is a very good habit. |Es muy buena costumbre.

It is very good for the |Es muy bueno para la

health. |salud.

Get up! |Levántese V.

You have been called |Le han llamado a V.

twice. |dos veces.

How sleepy you are! |¡Qué sueño tiene V.!

You go to bed too |Se acuesta V. demasiado

late. |tarde.

Let me sleep. |Déjeme V. dormir.

It is too early to get |Es demasiado temprano

up yet. |todavía para

|levantarse.

Too early? |¿Demasiado temprano?

Do you know the time? |¿Sabe V. qué hora es?

It cannot be late. |No puede ser tarde.

It may be five o'clock. |Las cinco, tal vez.

Five o'clock? It is |¿Las cinco? Son las

half past eight. |ocho y media.

I did not think it was |No creía que fuese

so late. |tan tarde.

I am going to get up |Voy a levantarme

directly. |ahora mismo.

Make haste and dress |Vístase V. pronto.

yourself. |

I shall not be long. |No tardaré mucho.

How did you sleep last |¿Cómo ha pasado V.

night? |la noche?

I slept well. |He dormido bien.

I never woke all |No he despertado en

night. |toda la noche.

I did not sleep well. |No he dormido bien.

I could not sleep. |No he podido dormir.

Let us go for a little |Vamos a dar una

walk. |pequeña vuelta.

Shall we have time |¿Tendremos tiempo

before breakfast? |antes de almorzar?

We shall have a good |Tendremos lo menos

hour. |una hora.

_The Bath._ |_El Baño._

Tell me, waiter, is |Dígame, mozo, ¿se

there a bath to be |puede tomar aquí

had here? |un baño?

Yes, Sir, we have |Sí, Señor, tenemos

a cold and warm |baño frío y caliente,

bath, and a |y también

shower-bath. |ducha.

I want another towel |Necesito otra toalla y

and a piece of |un pedazo de

soap. |jabón.

See that the water is |Vea V. que el agua

not too hot. |no esté demasiado

|caliente.

Waiter, a little more |Mozo, un poco más de

hot water. |agua caliente.

Enough! Thanks. |¡Basta! Gracias.

_Dressing._ |_Vestirse._

Give me my stockings. |Deme V. mis medias.

Bring me my shoes. |Tráigame V. mis zapatos.

Clean them better; |Límpielos V. mejor;

they are not properly |no están bien

cleaned. |limpiados.

My linen is damp; air |Mi ropa está húmeda;

it a little. |séquela V. un

|poco al fuego.

Has the washerwoman |¿Ha traído la lavandera

brought my linen? |mi ropa?

Pay her bill. |Páguele V. su cuenta.

Give me some warm |Deme V. un poco de

(cold) water. |agua caliente

|(fría).

Where is the soap? |¿Dónde está el jabón?

Go and fetch me a |Vaya V. a buscarme

towel. |una toalla.

Bring me my razors. |Tráigame V. mis navajas.

Do you want a pin? |¿Necesita V. un alfiler?

Give me a needle. |Deme V. una aguja.

Give me a collar and |Deme V. un cuello y

a necktie. |una corbata.

Where are my gloves? |¿Dónde están mis guantes?

I cannot find them. |No puedo encontrarlos.

They cannot be lost. |No pueden haberse perdido.

Brush my hat. |Cepílleme V. el sombrero.

_Breakfast._ |_El Desayuno._ _El_

|_Almuerzo._[14]

Have you had your |¿Ha almorzado V. ya?

breakfast? |

Not yet. |Todavía no.

You come just in time. |V. llega precisamente a tiempo.

You will breakfast |Almorzará V. con

with us. |nosotros.

Is breakfast ready? |¿Está pronto el almuerzo?

It will soon be ready. |Estará pronto de aquí a poco.

Everybody is up. |Todos están levantados.

They are only waiting |Sólo esperan a V.

for you. |

I am coming down directly. |Bajo en seguida.

I beg your pardon for |Perdone V. el haberle

having kept you |hecho esperar.

waiting. |

Do you drink tea or |¿Toma V. té o café?

coffee ? |

Here is coffee. |Aquí tiene V. café.

There is tea. |Ahí tiene V. té.

You have your chocolate |Tiene V. ahí cerca su

near you. |chocolate.

What do you prefer? |¿Qué prefiere V.?

What do you like best? |¿Qué le gusta a V. más?

I prefer coffee. |Prefiero el café.

Will you give me |¿Quiere V. darme

some chocolate? |chocolate?

Is your coffee sweet |¿Tiene bastante azúcar

enough? |su café de V.?

It is excellent. |Es excelente.

There are rolls. |Ahí tiene V. panecillos.

There is toast. |Ahí tiene V. tostadas.

Would you mind passing |¿Me hace V. el favor

me the butter? |de la manteca?[15]

Pass me the bread, if |Hágame V. el favor

you please. |de pasarme el pan.

The tea is rather weak. |El té está un poco flojo.

I like it strong. |Me gusta fuerte.

I drink it without sugar. |Lo tomo sin azúcar.

What may I offer you? |¿Qué puedo ofrecerle?

Nothing more, thank you. |Nada más, gracias.

Do you take cream |¿Toma V. crema con

with coffee? |el café?

There are some fresh |Ahí tiene V. huevos

eggs; allow me to |frescos; permítame

give you one. |V. que le

|ofrezca uno.

Will you have some |¿Quiere V. un poco

cold meat? |(un trocito) de

|carne fiambre?

Will you have a sausage? |¿Quiere V. una salchicha?

I have made an excellent |He almorzado muy

breakfast. |bien.

What do you prefer--tea |¿Cuál prefiere V.--té

or coffee? |o café?

Will you be kind |¿Tiene V. la bondad

enough to give |de darme una taza

me a cup of tea? |de té?

Is it to your liking? |¿Está a su gusto de V.?

I should like a little |Quisiera un poco más

more sugar. |de azúcar.

What will you take--ham |¿Qué quiere V. tomar--jamón,

or a piece |o un

of roast chicken? |poco de pollo

|asado?

May I offer you a cup |¿Puedo ofrecerle una

of coffee with |taza de café con

milk? |leche?

Thanks, but I prefer |Gracias, prefiero el

my coffee without |café sin leche.

milk. |

Please help yourself |Sírvase V. tomar un

to a little more. |poco más.

No, thank you, I have |No, mil gracias, he

made a very good |almorzado muy

breakfast. |bien.

_Lunch or Dinner._ |_El Almuerzo_[16] _o la_

|_Comida_.

It will soon be two |Pronto serán las dos.

o'clock. |

It is almost two o'clock. |Son casi las dos.

It is nearly two o'clock. |Son cerca de las dos.

It is half past one. |Es la una y media.

Let us return home. |Volvamos a casa.

What time shall we |¿A qué hora almorzaremos

have lunch (dinner) |(comeremos)

to-day? |hoy?

The cloth will be laid |La mesa se pondrá

presently. |luego.

Lunch is on the table. |El almuerzo está ya en la mesa.

Let us sit down. |Sentémonos.

No, not yet. |No, todavía no.

Do you expect company? |¿Espera V. gente?

I expect Mr. and Mrs. B. |Espero al señor y la señora B.

Have you ordered dinner? |¿Ha dado V. órdenes para la comida?

What have you ordered? |¿Qué ha pedido V. ?

What shall we have |¿Qué tendremos para

for dinner? |la comida?

Shall we have any fish? |¿Tendremos pescado?

There was no fish in |No había pescado en

the market. |el mercado.

Mr. and Mrs. B. will |El señor y la señora

not come. |B. no vendrán.

Let us begin lunch. |Empecemos el almuerzo.

What may I offer you? |¿Qué puedo ofrecerle a V.?

Will you have some soup? |¿Quiere V. sopa?

Will you take some soup? |¿Quiere V. tomar sopa?

If you please. |Si V. gusta.

Thank you. |Gracias.

Kindly pass me a little |Hágame V. el favor

beef. |de pasarme un

|poco de carne.

It looks very nice. |Parece muy buena.

This fowl is delicious. |Este polio es delicioso.

Will you have a wing? |¿Quiere V. un alón?

If you please. |Si V. gusta.

I will thank you for |Le agradecería a V.

some gravy. |un poco de salsa.

Shall I give you some |¿Quiere V. que le

vegetables? |sirva legumbres?

Will you have some salad? |¿Quiere V. ensalada?

I will take some salad. |Tomaré ensalada.

Will you have a little |¿Quiere V. un poco

sauce? |de salsa?

May I offer you a |¿Le daré a V. un

piece of this roast |pedacito de esta

beef? |carne asada?

I will take a small |Tomaré un poquito.

piece. |

Will you have it well |¿Lo quiere V. bien

done? |asado?

Will you have it |¿Lo quiere V. poco

underdone? |asado?

Rather well done. |Bien asado.

I like it underdone. |Lo prefiero poco asado.

Did I help you to your |¿Le he servido a V.

liking? |a su gusto?

It is excellent. |Es excelente.

It is as tender as a |Es tan tierna como un

chicken. |pollo.

Gentlemen, allow me |Señores, permítanme

to drink your |Vs. que beba a su

health. |salud.

This claret is delicious. |Este clarete es delicioso.

Let us have a bottle |Tomemos una botella

of champagne. |de champaña.

How do you like it? |¿Cómo le gusta a V.?

It has a very pleasant |Tiene un gusto muy

flavour. |agradable.

Have you any good |¿Tiene V. buen queso?

cheese? |

Give me a small piece |Deme V. un pedacito

of cheese. |de queso.

Which will you have? |¿Cuál quiere (prefiere) V.?

English cheese. |El queso inglés.

You are giving me |Me da V. demasiado.

too much. |

Give me only half of it. |Deme V. sólamente la mitad.

Cut that in two. |Corte V. eso en dos.

Bring the dessert. |Traiga V. los postres.

We have had a good lunch. |Hemos almorzado muy bien.

Let us taste these |Probemos estos melocotones.

peaches. |

These pears are delicious. |Estas peras son deliciosas.

You may clear the table. |Puede V. levantar la mesa.

Bring us some wine. |Traiga V. vino.

Lunch is over. |Se acabó el almuerzo.

Dinner is announced |Señores, nos avisan

gentlemen; let us |que la comida está

go into the |servida; pasemos

dining-room. |al comedor.

A little more soup, Sir? |¿Un poco más de sopa, Señor?

I will take a little |Tomaré un poco más,

more if you |si V. gusta.

please. |

What wine would you |¿Cuál vino prefiere V.,

like, claret or |clarete o vino de

port? |Oporto?

Your health, Sir. |A la salud de V., Señor.

Yours, Sir. |A la de V.

Do you care for this |¿Le gusta a V. este

wine? |vino?

I like this wine very |Este vino me gusta

much. |mucho.

Allow me to help you |Permítame V. que le

to a little of this |sirva un poco de

shoulder of lamb. |esta espalda de

|cordero.

And what can I help |¿Y qué puedo ofrecerle

you to? |a V.?

I will take a little |Tomaré un poco de

beef, it looks very |vaca, parece muy

good. |buena.

Will you kindly pass |¿Tiene V. la bondad

me the cruet? |de pasarme las

|vinagreras?

A potato, if you please. |Una patata, si V. gusta.

Which part of this |¿De qué parte de este

duck may I help |pato quiere V.

you to? |que le sirva?

I will take a leg, |Tomaré una pierna, si

please. |V. gusta.

Will you kindly pass |¿Me hace V. el favor

the mustard? |de pasarme la

|mostaza?

With much pleasure. |Con mucho gusto.

I shall be delighted. |Con el mayor placer.

Madam, allow me to |Señora, permítame V.

help you to some |que le sirva un

of this whiting. |poco de esta

|pescadilla.

Madam, permit your |Señora, permita a su

servant to drink |servidor de V.

your health. |brindar a su salud.

Yours, my friend. |A la de V., amigo.

Which cheese do you |¿Cuál queso prefiere

like best? |V.?

Give me a little bread |Deme V. un poco de

and butter. |pan con manteca

|(mantequilla).

Do you like grapes, |¿Le gustan a V. las

or would you |uvas, o prefiere

prefer an apple? |V. una manzana?

These oranges are |Estas naranjas son

very sweet. |muy dulces.

Let me offer you a |Permítame V. ofrecerle

cigar. Do you |un cigarro

prefer Havanas or |(un tabaco, un

Manillas? |puro). ¿Prefiere

|V. habanos o filipinos?

This is an excellent |Este cigarro es excelente.

cigar. |

Take another. |Tome V. otro.

Waiter, the bill of |Mozo,[17] tráiganos V.

fare, please. |la lista (denos V.

|la carta).

Here it is, Sir. What |Aquí está, Señor.

would you like, |¿Qué desean Vs.

gentlemen? |tomar?

What time is table |¿A qué hora es la

d'hôte? |mesa redonda?

Have you dinners at |¿Tienen Vs. comidas

fixed price? |a precio fijo?

We will dine at fixed |Comeremos por cubierto.

price. |

We are going to order |Vamos a pedir a la

from the bill of |carta.

fare. |

Have you a table free |¿Hay vacante alguna

near the window? |mesa cerca de la

|ventana?

This is the only one |Esta es la única que

disengaged. |no se ha tomado.

What soup have you? |¿Qué sopa tiene V.?

Bring us some vegetable |Tráiganos sopa de

soup. |menestras (de

|yerbas).

Is there any fish |¿Hay listo algún pescado?

ready? |

Let us have some leg |Tráiganos espalda de

of mutton, with |carnero con patatas

fried potatoes and |fritas y

cauliflower for |coliflor para dos,

two, and half a |y media ave con

fowl with boiled |patatas cocidas.

potatoes. |

Waiter, a bottle of |Mozo, una botella de

English beer. |cerveza inglesa.

I am very sorry, Sir, |Siento mucho, Señor,

we haven't any |no tenemos cerveza,

beer, but we have |pero tenemos

splendid wine. |muy buen

|vino.

Well then, a bottle |Pues entonces, una

of claret. |botella de clarete.

Waiter, two coffees. |Mozo, dos cafés.

Black coffee. White |Café solo. Café con

coffee. |leche.

A cognac. |Un coñac. Una copita

|de coñac.

Nothing more for me. |Para mí, nada más.

Have you any good |¿Tienen Vs. buenos

cigars? |cigarros?

Yes, Sir, we have |Sí, Señor, tenemos

superior Havanas. |habanos superiores.

I don't care for these; |No me gustan éstos;

they are too |son demasiado

strong (too mild). |fuertes (demasiado

|flojos).

Let us have some |Tráiganos cigarrillos.

cigarettes. |

The matches, please. |Haga V. el favor de

|las cerillas.

You have forgotten to |Se ha olvidado V. de

bring the sugar. |traernos el azúcar.

Waiter, the bill. |Mozo, la cuenta.

Here it is, Sir. |Aquí la tiene V., Señor.

How much have we to pay? |¿Cuánto tenemos que pagar?

Here is your account, |Aquí tiene V. su

Sir. |cuenta, Señor.

You may keep the change. |Guárdese V. la vuelta.

_Tea._ |_El Té_[18].

It is five o'clock. |Son las cinco.

Tea will be ready in a |El té estará pronto al

moment. |instante.

Do you hear the bell? |¿Oye V. la campanilla?

Let us go down. |Bajemos.

Sit down, Gentlemen. |Siéntense Vs., Señores.

I like tea without sugar. |Me gusta el té sin azúcar.

And I without cream. |Y a mí sin crema.

I like my tea strong. |Me gusta el té fuerte (cargado).

I prefer it weak. |Yo lo prefiero flojo (claro).

Allow me to give you |Permítame V. darle

another cup. |otra taza.

I never take more |Nunca tomo más que

than one cup. |una taza.

Will you have some milk? |¿Quiere V. leche?

Bring some more boiling |Traiga V. más agua

water. |hirviente.

This water is not hot |Esta agua no está

enough. |bastante caliente.

There is fresh butter. |Ahí tiene V. manteca fresca.

This bread is good. |Este pan es bueno.

I will willingly take |Tomaré con gusto

half a cup more. |media taza más.

Will you have some |¿Quiere V. tostada?

toast? |

I shall come and take |Mañana iré a tomar el

tea to-morrow at |té en su casa de

your house. |V.

I shall be very glad |Me alegraré mucho de

to see you. |verle a V.

We take tea exactly |Tomamos el té a las

at five. |cinco en punto.

_Supper._ |_La Cena._

Will you stay and sup |¿Quiere V. quedarse

with us? |a cenar con nosotros?

Have supper with us |Cene V. con nosotros

without ceremony. |sin ceremonia.

Bring a plate, and a |Traiga V. un plato y

knife and fork for |un cubierto para

this gentleman. |este señor.

No, really. |No, de veras. No,

|muchas gracias.

I never take supper. |Nunca ceno.

Well, sit near the |Bueno, pues siéntese

table. |V. junto a la

|mesa.

We will talk. |Hablaremos. Conversaremos.

|Charlaremos.

You will take a glass |¿V. tomará, por supuesto,

of wine, will you |una copa

not? |de vino?

You cannot refuse that. |Eso no lo puede V. rehusar.

Do you like oysters? |¿Le gustan a V. las ostras?

I am very fond of them. |Me gustan mucho.

I will take a few. |Tomaré algunas.

How do you like them? |¿Cómo le gustan a V.?

They are good and |Son buenas y muy

very fresh. |frescas.

Will you take a slice |¿Quiere V. un poco de

of cold turkey? |pavo frío?

No, thank you. |No, gracias.

I am satisfied with |Me contento con un

my piece of bread |poco de pan con

and butter. |manteca.

Will you take a glass |¿Quiere V. tomar un

of beer? |vaso de cerveza?

Willingly; I do not |De buena gana; no me

like tea. |gusta el té.

In England the beer |En Inglaterra la cerveza

is excellent. |es excelente.

I like beer. |Me gusta la cerveza.

It is an agreeable and |Es una bedida agradable

wholesome drink. |y sana.

_Evening._ |_La Tarde._

It is getting late. |Se hace tarde.

It is almost time to |Es casi hora de acostarse.

go to bed. |

Mr. A. has not come |El señor A. no ha

home yet. |vuelto todavía.

Will he be late? |¿Tardará en volver?

He generally comes |Generalmente vuelve

home early. |temprano.

I hear a knock. |Oigo llamar.

Very likely it is he. |Es él, probablemente.

Go and see. |Vaya V. a ver.

Yes, it is he. |Sí, es él.

I hope I have not kept |Espero que no le haya

you waiting. |hecho esperar.

Not in the least. |Ni un momento.

It is only ten o'clock. |Son sólamente las diez.

We never go to bed |Nunca nos acostamos

before half-past |antes de las diez

ten. |y media.

How did you like your |¿Cómo le ha gustado a

walk this evening? |V. su paseo de esta tarde?

Very much. |Muchísimo.

It is a charming evening. |Es una tarde deliciosa.

Are you not tired? |¿No está V. cansado?

Not very. |No mucho.

Will you not rest a |¿No quiere V. descansar

little? |un poco?

No, thank you. |No, gracias.

I am going to bed. |Voy a acostarme.

Are you going already? |¿Se marcha V. ya?

It is not late. |No es tarde.

It is early yet. |Es temprano todavía.

It is time to go to bed. |Ya es hora de acostarse.

I do not like to go to |No me gusta acostarme

bed late. |tarde.

I like to go to bed |Me gusta acostarme temprano.

early. |

I wish you good night. |Le deseo a V. muy

|buenas noches.

I wish you a good |Deseo que pase V.

night's rest. |bien la noche (que

|descanse V. bien,

|que duerma V. bien).

_Going to Bed._ |_Acostarse._

Let me see the room |Déjeme V. ver el

I am to sleep in. |cuarto donde voy a dormir.

Will you show me my |¿Quiere V. mostrarme

bed-room? |mi cuarto?

I should like a room |Quisiera un cuarto en

on the first floor. |el primer piso.

Give me a quiet room. |Deme V. un cuarto quieto.

Your room is quite ready. |Su cuarto de V. está listo.

Well, show me the |Bueno, enséñeme V.

way; I will follow |el camino; yo le

you. |seguiré.

Nobody sleeps above you. |Nadie duerme en el cuarto encima.

Close the window-shutters. |Cierre V. los postigos.

Bring my baggage up |Suba V. mi equipaje a

to my room. |mi cuarto.

Where have you put |¿Dónde ha puesto V.

our things? |nuestras cosas?

Are the beds well aired? |¿Están las camas bien secadas?

These sheets feel damp. |Estas sábanas parcem húmedas.

I must have others. |Quiero otras.

Warm my bed. |Caliente V. mi cama.

It is very cold. |Hace mucho frío.

I shall want another |Necesitaré otra manta.

blanket. |

This is too light. |Esta es demasiado ligera.

Give me another pillow. |Deme V. otra almohada.

Put some water in my basin. |Eche V. agua en mi palangana.

Will you have a nightlight? |¿Quiere V. una lamparilla?

No, that would prevent |No, no me dejaría

my sleeping. |dormir.

Take away the candle. |Lleve V. la vela.

I will put it out myself. |La apagaré yo mismo.

Before you go, draw |Antes de marcharse,

the curtains. |corra V. las cortinas.

Is there a bell in this |¿Hay campanilla en

room? |este cuarto?

At what time do you |¿A qué hora quiere V.

wish to get up tomorrow? |levantarse mañana?

When am I to call |¿A qué hora quiere V.

you? |que le llame?

Exactly at six. |A las seis en punto.

I must set off early. |Tengo que marcharme temprano.

I will not fail to come |No dejaré de venir a

and wake you. |despertarle.

You may rely upon me. |V. puede contar conmigo.

I should like to have |Quiero mi cuenta.

my bill. |

It is ready. |Está pronta. Está hecha.

Tell your master to |Diga V. a su amo que

send me the bill. |me mande la cuenta.

I will settle with him |Arreglaré con él esta

to-night. |noche.

What have I to pay? |¿Cuánto tengo que pagar?

What do I owe you? |¿Cuánto le debo a V.?

|¿Cuánto debo?

I have brought your bill. |He traído su cuenta.

It amounts to ten pesetas. |Sube a diez pesetas.

It is very high. |Es mucho.

Here is your money |Aquí tiene V. su dinero.

It is all right. |Está bien.

Now I am going to sleep. |Ahora quiero dormir.

Does the door shut properly? |¿Cierra bien la puerta?

Is there a lock? |¿Hay cerradura?

Where is the key? |¿Dónde está la llave?

Is there a bolt? |¿Hay cerrojo?

Sir, I wish you a good |Señor, deseo que pase

night's rest. |V. bien la noche.

This bed is very hard. |Esta cama está muy dura.

I don't think I shall |No creo que pueda

be able to sleep. |dormir.

_A Meeting._ |_Un Encuentro._

Good morning, Sir. |Buenos días,[19] Señor.

Good afternoon, Madam. |Buenas tardes, Señora.

Good evening. |Buenas tardes.

Good night. |Buenas noches.

I wish you good morning. |Le deseo a V. muy buenos días.

How are you? How |¿Cómo está V.? ¿Cómo

do you do? |lo pasa V.?

|(Fam.: ¿Qué tal?)

Are you well? |¿Está V. bien?

I am very well, thank |Estoy muy bien, gracias,

you, and you? |¿y V.?

Quite well. |Muy bien. Sin novedad.

|Perfectamente.

I am glad to find you |Me alegro de verle a

in good health. |V. en buena salud.

How is your mother? |¿Cómo está su madre de V.?

How is your family? |¿Cómo está su familia de V.?

They are all well. |Todos están bien.

You look very well. |V. tiene muy buena cara.

You have never |Nunca ha tenido V.

looked better. |mejor cara (aspecto,

|semblante).

You do not look well. |V. no parece estar bueno.

You look ill. |V. parece enfermo.

Are you unwell? |¿Está V. malo?

I am not very well. |No estoy muy bien.

I feel indisposed. |Me siento indispuesto.

I suffer a great deal. |Padezco mucho.

I have been obliged |He tenido que guardar

to keep my bed. |cama.

I have had a bad cold. |He tenido un fuerte constipado.

I have a very bad cough. |Tengo mucha tos.

I have the toothache. |Tengo dolor de muelas.

I have a headache. |Tengo dolor de cabeza.

I have a sore throat. |Tengo mal de garganta.

I did not sleep a wink |No he cerrado los ojos

(all night). |(en toda la noche).

I feel greatly relieved. |Me siento muy aliviado.

I am a little better this |Estoy un poco mejor

morning. |esta mañana.

I hope it will be nothing. |Espero que no será nada.

I am very sorry to |Siento mucho saberlo.

hear it. |

I am sorry, but I hope |Lo siento, pero espero

it will not have |que no tenga consecuencias

serious consequences. |graves.

What! is it you? |¡Cómo! ¿es V.?

Is it really you? |¿Es V., de veras?

You quite surprise me. |V. me sorprende mucho.

I did not expect to |No esperaba encontrarle

meet you here. |a V. aquí.

I am very glad to see |Me alegro mucho de

you. |verle a V.

When did you return? |¿Cuándo volvió V.?

I thought you were in... |Yo creía que V. estaba en...

I came home last night. |Volví anoche.

How did you come? |¿Cómo vino V.?

I came by the express. |Vine por el expreso.

You came rather unexpectedly. |V. vino un poco antes

|de lo que se le

|esperaba.

I thought I would |Pensaba quedarme todo

stay all the summer |el verano en...

at... |

What made you return |¿Qué le ha hecho a

so soon? |V. volver tan

|pronto?

Business called me |Tuve que volver para

here. |los negocios.

How did you like your |¿Cómo le ha gustado

journey? |a V. el viaje?

I liked it very well. |Me ha gustado mucho.

I have had a very |He hecho un viaje

pleasant journey. |muy agradable.

When shall I have the |¿Cuándo tendré el

pleasure of seeing |gusto de verle a

you at my house? |V. en mi casa?

When will you come |¿Cuándo vendrá V. a

and dine with us? |comer con nosotros?

I cannot say. |No puedo decírselo.

I will come one of |Vendré un día de estos.

these days. |

Come to-day. |Venga V. hoy.

I cannot. |No puedo.

I have some business |Tengo que hacer.

to do. |

I will call on you. |Iré a verle a V.

I will call on you |Iré a verle a V. mañana.

some time to-morrow. |

We shall be very |Tendremos mucho

pleased to see |gusto en verle a

you. |V.

Good morning, Sir. |Buenos días, Señor.

I hope you are well, |Espero encontrarle a

Madam. |V. bien, Señora.

Very well, thank you, |Muy bien, gracias, ¿y

and how are you, |V., Señor, cómo

Sir? |está?

I am very well, thank |Estoy muy bien, gracias.

you. |

Be seated. |Siéntese V.

Please take a seat. |Sírvase V. sentarse.

Take a seat. |Tome V. asiento.

I have not been very |No he estado muy

well lately, but I |bien últimamente,

feel better now. |pero ahora estoy

|mejor.

I have caught cold to-day. |Me he resfriado hoy.

I hope you will soon |Espero que pronto se

be better. |pondrá V. bueno.

I am much obliged |Le agradezco mucho

to you for your |su amabilidad.

kindness. |

Ah, here is Mr. C.; |¡Ah! aquí viene el

I am very glad to |señor C.; me alegro

see you. |de verle a V.

Allow me to introduce |Permítame V. que le

Mr. C. to you. |presente al señor

|C.

I am delighted to |Me alegro de conocer

make your acquaintance, |a V., Señor.

Sir. |

Pleased to meet you. |Mucho gusto en conocer a V.

How is your brother? |¿Cómo está su hermano

|de V.?

He enjoys excellent |Goza de muy buena

health, and does |salud, y no sabe

not know what |lo que es el estar

sickness is. |enfermo.

Yes, doubtless; but he |Sí, sin duda; pero

must take care of |debe cuidarse.

himself. We don't |Sólo apreciamos

know the value of |la buena salud

health till we have |cuando la hemos

lost it. |perdido.

He has not been well |Hace una semana que

for a week, and |no está bien, y no

was not able to |ha podido salir

go out all that |durante todo ese

time. |tiempo.

I hope he is not seriously |Espero que su enfermedad

ill. |no sea

|grave.

I hope your father is |Espero que su padre

well. I have not |de V. se encuentre

had the pleasure |bien. No he tenido

of seeing him |el gusto de

since his return |verle desde su

from London. |vuelta de Londres.

He is first-rate. I |Está admirablemente.

think he will be |Creo que estará

here directly. |aquí dentro de

|poco.

How do you like my |¿Cómo le gustan a V.

new rooms? |mis nuevos cuartos?

I think you very fortunate |Creo que V. ha tenido

in having |suerte en encontrar

found such a |tan hermosa

splendid house. |casa.

What are you going |¿Qué piensa V. hacer

to do this evening? |esta tarde?

I have to take my sister |Tengo que acompañar

to the theatre. |a mi hermana al

Are you coming |teatro. ¿Vendrá

too? |V. también?

There is nothing I |No hay nada que me

should enjoy more. |gustaría más.

Very well, good-bye |Muy bien, pues hasta

till then. |entonces.

Good-bye. |Adiós.

_A Visit._ |_Una Visita._

There is someone |Alguien llama.

knocking. |

Go and see who it is. |Vaya V. a ver quien es.

Go and open the door. |Vaya V. a abrir la puerta.

It is Mr. B. |Es el señor B.

Good morning, Madam, |Buenos días, Señora;

how do you do? |¿cómo está V.?

Very well, thank you, |Muy bien, gracias, ¿y

and you? |V.?

All right, thank you. |Sin novedad, gracias.

I have not seen you |Hace mucho que no

for a long time. |le veo.

You are quite a |Se vende V. muy caro.

stranger. |

Will you stay and dine |¿Quiere V. quedarse

with us? |a comer con nosotros?

No, thank you, I cannot |¿No, gracias, no puedo

stay; I only |quedarme; he venido

came down to |sólamente

know how you |para saber cómo

were. |estaba V.

How is Mrs. B.? |¿Cómo está la señora B.?

Thank you very much, |Muchas gracias, Señora;

Madam; Mrs. B. |la señora B.

is quite well, and |está muy bien, y

she would certainly |me habría acompañado,

have accompanied |por cierto,

me if |to, si su hermana

her sister had not |no hubiera venido

come from Paris |de París para hacerle

to pay her a short |una corta

visit. |visita.

I am sorry she did not |Siento que no le haya

accompany you; |acompañado; hubiera

I should have |tenido mucho

been very pleased |gusto en conocer

to make Miss S's |a la señorita S.

acquaintance. |

Miss S. was very tired |La señorita S. estaba

after her journey, |muy cansada después

but she will not |de su viaje;

leave ... without |pero no saldrá de

coming to see |... sin venir a

you. |verle a V.

Tell her how pleased |Dígale V. que tendré

I shall be to see |mucho gusto en

her; I am generally |verla; generalmente

at home |estoy en

every day after |casa todos los

four o'clock, except |días después de

Thursdays, |las cuatro de la

and never go out |tarde, excepto los

in the evening. |jueves,[20] y nunca

Have you been in |salgo de noche.

the country with |¿Ha estado V. en

your family? |el campo con su

|familia?

Yes, Madam; we only |Sí, Señora; sólo hace

returned a fortnight |una quincena que

ago. |estamos de vuelta.

How was the weather |¿Qué tiempo ha hecho

while you were |durante su estancia

away? |allí?

We were very fortunate; |Hemos tenido mucha

during |suerte; durante

the three weeks |las tres semanas

we remained at |que hemos estado

X. the weather |en X. ha hecho

was extremely fine. |un tiempo hermosísimo.

Have you heard from |¿Ha tenido V. noticias

your brother lately? |de su hermano

|últimamente?

Yes, I had a letter |Sí, ayer recibí carta

from him yesterday. |de él.

Have you seen the |¿Ha visto V. el

last number of |último número

the _Illustrated_ |del _Mundo Ilustrado_?[21]

_World_? |

Yes, Madam; I am |Si, Señora; estoy

a subscriber to |abonado a esa

that illustrated paper. |ilustración.

Is there anything |¿Hay algo de interés

specially interesting |especial en este

in this number? |número?

There are very good |Hay muy buenos dibujos

sketches from the |del corresponsal

correspondent at |en el teatro

the seat of war. |de la guerra.

I must go. |Tengo que marcharme.

Are you going already? |¿Se marcha V. ya?

You are in a great hurry. |V. tiene mucha prisa.

Why are you in such |¿Por qué tiene V. tanta

a hurry? |prisa?

I have a great many |Tengo muchas cosas

things to do. |que hacer.

Surely you can stay |V. puede quedarse un

a little longer. |poco más, seguramente.

I am very sorry I cannot |Siento no poder quedarme

stay any |más; tengo

longer; I must |cita con el señor

meet Mr. T. at |T. para las cuatro

half-past four; |y media ; me quedaré

but I will stay |más otra vez

longer another time. |(en otra ocasión).

I thank you for your |Gracias por su visita.

visit. |

_Departure._ |_Despedirse._

It is time to go. |Es hora de marcharme.

I must leave you. |Tengo que dejarle a V.

We must part. |Debemos separarnos.

I must take leave of you. |Es preciso que me despida de V.

Shall I have the pleasure |¿Tendré el gusto de

of seeing you |volver a verle a

again? |V. ?

Shall we meet again? |¿Nos volveremos a ver?

Good-bye. |Adiós. (Fam.: Abur).

Good-bye. |Que V. siga bien.

Till we meet again. |Hasta la vista. Hasta más ver.

Good-bye for the present. |Hasta luego.

Your servant, Sir. |Servidor de V., Señor.

Your servant, Madam. |Servidor de V., Señora.

Your humble servant. |Beso a V. la mano,

|Caballero. A los

|pies de V., Señora.[22]

I wish you good morning. |Le deseo a V. muy

|buenos días.

I wish you good evening. |Le deseo a V. muy

|buenas tardes.

I wish you good |Le deseo a V. muy

night. |buenas noches.

My compliments to |Muchas cosas a su

your brother. |hermano de V.

Give my kind regards |Dé V. memorias de mi

to your sister. |parte a su hermana.

Present my respects |Presente V. mis respetos

to your mother. |a su señora

|madre.

Present my respects |Muchos recuerdos a

to your aunt. |su señora tía.

Give my kind regards |Dé V. mis recuerdos

to your wife. |a su señora.

Remember me to all |Recuerdos (Memorias,

at home. |Expresiones) a todos

|en casa.

I will not fail to do so. |No faltaré.

_Going and Coming._ |_Ir y Venir._

Where are you going? |¿A dónde va V.?

I am going home. |Voy a casa.

I am coming from |Vengo de casa de V.

your house. |

I came from him. |Venía de casa de é1.

I am going to his house. |Voy a casa de él.

I shall be at home. |Estaré en casa.

You will find him at |Le encontrara V. en

his house. |casa.

I came from your |Venia de casa de su

father's. |padre de V.

I shall go to-morrow |Mañana iré a casa de

to my friend's. |mi amigo.

Where do you come from? |¿De dónde viene V.?

I come from Mr. B's. |Vengo de casa del señor B.

I was to go to Paris. |Debía ir a París.

I shall perhaps go to |Iré tal vez a España.

Spain. |

I am going away; it |Me voy; ya es hora.

is time. |

I am going to take a |Voy a dar un paseo.

walk. |

I was going to church. |Iba a la iglesia.

Will you come with me? |¿Quiere V. venir conmigo?

Where do you wish to go? |¿A dónde quiere V. ir?

Where shall we go? |¿A dónde iremos?

We will go for a walk. |Iremos a pasear.

Let us call on Mrs. F. |Vamos a ver a la señora F.

Let us rather go to |Vamos antes al Museo.

the Museum. |

Let us go this way. |Vamos por aquí.

Give me your arm. |Deme V. el brazo.

Let us cross the road. |Atrevesemos la calle.

|Pasemos a la otra

|acera.

Mind the motor-cars. |Cuidado con los automóviles.

Which way shall we go? |¿Por dónde iremos?

Any way you please. |Por donde V. quiera.

Let us go for a walk. |Vamos a dar un paseo.

I have no objection. |No me opongo.

Let us call on your |Tomemos de paso a

brother on our |su hermano de V.

way. |

Is Mr. B. at home? |¿Está en casa el señor B.?

Is Mrs. C. at home? |¿Está en casa la

|señora C.? La

|señora C. ¿está?

She has just gone out. |Acaba de salir.

He has gone out. |Ha salido.

He is not at home. |No está en casa.

Can you tell me where |¿Puede V. decirme a

he has gone? |dónde ha ido?

I cannot tell you exactly. |No puedo decírselo precisamente.

I think he has gone |Creo que ha ido a ver

to see his sister. |a su hermana.

Do you know when |¿Sabe V. cuando volverá?

he will return? |

No, Sir, he did not |No, Señor, no dijo

say anything |nada al salir.

when he went |

out. |

He may be back soon. |Es posible que vuelva pronto.

Tell him to come and see me. |Dígale V. que venga a verme.

I will come again to-morrow. |Volveré mañana.

When must I call again |¿Cuándo debo volver

to find him |para encontrarle

in? |en casa?

Call again at four o'clock. |Vuelva V. a las cuatro.

Did you return late? |¿Volvió V. tarde?

They have returned from... |Han vuelto de...

How long will it be |¿Cuánto (tiempo) tardará

before you come |V. en volver ?

back? |

I shall come back at |Volveré a las diez lo

ten o'clock at the |más tarde.

latest. |

Will you come back again? |¿Volverá V.?

What will you gain by it? |¿Qué provecho sacará V. de ello?

You will get nothing by it. |V. no sacará nada de ello.

When did you return |¿Cuándo volvió V.

from the country? |del campo?

Come back as soon |Vuelva V. tan pronto

as you can. |como pueda.

Come back quickly. |Vuelva V. pronto.

How much does that |¿A cuánto sube eso?

come to? |¿Cuánto importa?

I shall see you on my |Le veré a V. a mi

return. |vuelta.

When I had returned |Cuándo había vuelto

home... |a casa...

I must return home. |Debo volver a casa.

I shall go to ... tomorrow. |Mañana iré a...

I will not fail to go |No dejaré de ir allá.

there. |

I will go with you. |Le acompañaré.

You go too fast. |V. anda con demasiada

|prisa.

I will go the first |Iré en la primera

opportunity. |oportunidad.

So far so good. |Hasta ahora, todo va bien.

How far shall we go? |¿Hasta dónde iremos?

Go in front. |Vaya V. delante.

I will go there from |Iré allá de cuando en

time to time. |cuando.

Do you believe that |¿Cree V. que irá allá?

he will go there? |

I intend going there. |Pienso ir allá.

I go there twice a week. |Voy allá dos veces a la semana.

Will he go with you? |¿Irá con V.?

I believe he has gone |Creo que ha ido a casa.

home. |

All goes well. |Todo va bien.

I am going away. |Me voy.

I went there twice. |Fuí allá dos veces.

She has gone into |Ella ha ido al campo.

the country. |

Are you going to...? |¿Va V. a...?

It will soon be time |Pronto será hora de

to start. |partir.

He has been gone an hour. |Hace una hora que se marchó.

Come up here quickly. |Suba V. pronto.

Come as early as you |Venga V. tan pronto

please. |como quiera.

Do not fail to go there. |No deje V. de ir allá.

I shall come and see |Vendré a verle a V.

you to-morrow |mañana sin falta.

for certain. |

_Exigencies of Life._ |_Exigencias de la Vida._

I am (feel) hungry. |Tengo hambre.

I am very hungry. |Tengo mucha hambre.

I am dying with hunger. |Me muero de hambre.

I am thirsty. |Tengo sed.

I am very thirsty. |Tengo mucha sed.

I am dying with thirst. |Me muero de sed.

I could drink with |Bebería con gusto.

pleasure. |

Give me something |Deme V. algo que

to drink. |beber.

Give me a glass of water. |Deme V. un vaso de agua.

I am very tired. |Estoy muy cansado.

I am very much fatigued. |Estoy muy fatigado.

I am cold. |Tengo frío.

My hands are cold. |Tengo las manos frías.

I am warm. |Tengo calor.

I am sleepy. |Tengo sueño.

I think I shall sleep |Creo que dormiré bien.

well. |

I am overcome with |Me estoy cayendo

sleep. |(cayendo muerto)

|de sueño.

I wish I were in bed. |Quisiera estar en la cama.

I have slept well. |He dormido bien.

I have slept badly. |He dormido mal.

I could not get to sleep. |No he podido dormir.

I have not been able |No he podido cerrar

to close my eyes |los ojos en toda

all night. |la noche.

_The Fire._ |_El Fuego._

What a poor fire! |¡Qué mal fuego!

You have not taken |V. no ha cuidado del

care of the fire. |fuego.

You have not kept |V. no ha sostenido el

the fire up. |fuego.

You have let the fire |V. ha dejado apagarse

out. |el fuego.

It is not quite out. |No está del todo apagado.

It must be lighted |Es preciso encenderlo

again. |de nuevo.

Come and make up |Venga V. a arreglar

the fire. |el fuego.

What are you looking for? |¿Qué busca V.?

I am looking for the |Busco las tenazas.

tongs. |

Here they are in the |Aquí están en el

corner. |rincón.

Where are the bellows? |¿Dónde está el fuelle?

Go and fetch the bellows. |Vaya V. a buscar el fuelle.

Blow the fire. |Sople V. el fuego.

Do not blow so hard. |No sople V. tan fuerte.

Put a few shavings under. |Ponga V. debajo algunas virutas.

Now put on two or |Ahora ponga V. dos

three pieces of |o tres pedazos de

wood. |leña.

It will soon draw. |Pronto prenderá (arderá).

Is there any coal in |¿Hay carbón en el

the scuttle? |cubo?

Take the shovel and |Tome V. la pala y

put some coal on |ponga carbón en

the fire. |el fuego.

Do not put on too |No ponga V. demasiado

much at a time. |de una vez.

If you put on too |Si pone V. demasiado,

much, you will |apagará el fuego.

put the fire out. |

You have almost |Casi ha apagado V.

smothered the |el fuego.

fire. |

Raise it up with the |Levántelo V. con el

poker. |atizador.

It will give it a little |Eso le dará un poco

air. |de aire.

The fire begins to |El fuego principia a

blaze. |arder.

Now the fire is very |Ahora tenemos un

good. |buen fuego.

You have made it up |Lo ha arreglado V.

again very well. |muy bien.

Which do you prefer--a |¿Cuál prefiere V.--un

coal fire, or a |fuego de carbón o

wood fire? |un fuego de leña?

I prefer a wood fire. |Prefiero un fuego de leña.

I prefer a coal fire. |Yo prefiero un fuego de carbón.

A wood fire does not |Un fuego de leña no

give so much heat. |da tanto calor.

It is some trouble to |Da también algún trabajo

keep up too. |para conservarlo.

Do you burn your |¿Quema V. su carbón

coal in a grate? |en una reja?

No, in a stove. |No, en una estufa.

I do not like stoves. |No me gustan las estufas.

I like to see the blaze. |Me gusta ver las llamas.

_Marketing._ |_Compras._

I must go to market. |Es preciso que vaya yo al mercado.

I shall buy some chickens. |Compraré pollos.

Perhaps a pair of ducks. |Tal vez un par de patos.

Here is a couple of |Aquí hay un par de

nice ducks. |patos buenos.

Have you fresh eggs? |¿Tiene V. huevos frescos?

How many pounds of |¿Cuántas libras de

butter do you |manteca quiere

want? |V.?

I have left something |He dejado algo en

at home. |casa.

I must go back. |Tengo que volver.

Mary, you will finish |Maria, tú[23] acabarás

marketing. |las compras.

Get three pounds of |Compra tres libras de

butter, if it is |manteca, si es

good. |buena.

As you come back, |Al volver, pasa por la

call at the butcher's. |carnicería.

What meat shall I |¿Qué carne quiere V.

order? |que encargue?

Tell him to send a |Dile que mande un

sirloin for to-day. |lomo para hoy.

For to-morrow two or |Para mañana dos o

three ribs of beef. |tres costillas de vaca.

And for the day after, |Y para pasado mañana

a leg of mutton. |una pierna de carnero.

I should like to have |Quisiera un pecho de

a breast of veal. |ternera.

If there is none, take |Si no lo hay, toma un

a loin of veal. |lomo de ternera.

Do not forget a |No olivides un cuarto

quarter of lamb. |de cordero.

A leg of mutton. |Una pierna de carnero.

A calf's head. |Una cabeza de ternera.

A neck of mutton. |Un pescuezo de carnero.

Ask him for a good |Pídele una buena molleja.

sweet-bread. |

See whether he has |Ve si tiene una buena

a nice ox-tongue. |lengua de buey.

Tell him to send all |Dile que mande todo

at once. |en seguida.

Tell him to send the |Dile que mande la

bill with it. |cuenta al mismo

|tiempo.

Do you wish me to |¿Quiere V. que compre

buy any fish? |pescado?

Yes, I forgot to mention it. |Si, olvidé decírtelo.

Is there any fish at the |¿Hay pescado en el

market? |mercado?

There is plenty of fish. |Hay mucho pescado.

There is scarcely any fish. |No hay casi ningún pescado.

What fish is there? |¿Qué pescado hay?

There are herrings |Hay arenques y escombros.

and mackerel. |

Buy a plaice. |Compra una platija.

Will you have a salmon? |¿Quiere V. un salmón?

I prefer fresh cod. |Prefiero el bacalao fresco.

I have seen a fine turbot. |He visto un rodaballo hermoso.

What is the price of |¿A cómo se venden

soles? |los lenguados?

Two shillings a pound. |A dos chelines la libra.

Is there any shell-fish? |¿Hay mariscos?

Shell-fish are now in |Los mariscos están

season. |ahora en sazón.

Buy also a dozen |Compra también una

eggs. |docena de huevos.

_The Walk._ |_El Paseo._

Shall we take a little |¿Quiere V. que demos

walk? |una pequeña vuelta?

With pleasure. |Con mucho gusto.

Allow me to go and |Permítame V. ir a

fetch my hat. |buscar mi sombrero.

I will be with you in |Estaré con V. al

a minute. |instante.

I am at your service. |Estoy a las ordenes de V.

We will go when you like. |Iremos cuando V. quiera.

The weather is very |Hace un tiempo muy

fine at present, |hermoso en este

and I think it will |momento, y creo

remain so all day. |que lo hará durante

|todo el día.

Which way shall we go? |¿Por donde iremos?

Let us go across the |Atravesemos los campos.

fields. |

I do not like walking |No me gusta pasearme

on the high |en el camino real.

road. |

There is always a |Hay siempre mucho

great deal of |polvo.

dust. |

The rain has laid the |La lluvia ha batido un

dust a little. |poco el polvo.

Let us cross the meadow. |Atravesemos el prado.

It is a very pleasant |Es un camino muy

way. |agradable.

Under this large oak |Bajo esta encina

we shall be sheltered |grande estaremos

from the |abrigados del sol.

sun. |

Shall we cross this |¿Quiere V. que atravesemos

field? |este campo?

Is there a thoroughfare |¿Se puede atravesar

across this |este campo?

field? |¿Hay vía pública

|a través de este

|campo?

Let us take this path. |Vamos por esta senda.

Is this the nearest |¿Es éste el camino

way (to go) |más corto para

home? |(ir a) casa?

It is not late. |No es tarde.

Let us walk a little |Paseémonos un poco

longer. |más.

I should like to be |Quisiera volver a

home early. |casa temprano.

We are not far from |No estamos lejos de

the house. |la casa.

We shall be there in |Estaremos allá en

less than half an |menos de media

hour. |hora.

We shall be back at |Estaremos de vuelta a

seven. |las siete.

Are you going to |¿Va V. a quedarse en

stay indoors all |casa todo el día?

day? |

No, my friend, I was |No, amigo, pensaba

just thinking of |(estaba pensando)

having a walk in |en dar una vuelta

the park. |en el parque.

Will you come with me? |¿Quiere V. venir conmigo?

With pleasure. |Con mucho gusto.

We are having beautiful |Hace un tiempo delicioso,

weather, and |y no hay

there is no doubt |duda que toda la

that all the fashionable |gente de buen

people will be assembled |tono se encontrará

there. |allí.

Let us go. |Vamos.

Well, then, let us go. |Pues entonces vamos (vámonos).

Let us be off, then. |Pues, andando.

Is this gentleman an |Este señor que le ha

acquaintance of |saludado a V., ¿es

yours--the one |conocido suyo?

who took off his |

hat? |

Oh, yes, he is a friend |Ah, sí, es amigo mío;

of mine; I will |le presentaré a V.

introduce him to |con mucho gusto.

you with pleasure. |

Your friend is a very |Su amigo de V. es un

agreeable man. |hombre muy agradable.

Yes, I like him very |Sí, le quiero mucho;

much; he knows |conoce a todo el

everybody and |mundo y ha viajado

has travelled in |por todas

all parts of Europe. |partes de Europa.

Then your friend |Entonces su amigo de

must know several |V. debe saber

foreign languages. |varias lenguas

|extranjeras.

He is reported to |Se dice que habla

speak half a |media docena de

dozen languages. |lenguas.

What a fortunate |¡Qué hombre tan

man! I should be |feliz! Estaría muy

very pleased if I |contento si pudiera

could speak half |hablar la mitad

as many. |de ellas.

Do you know this lady? |¿Conoce V. a esta señora?

I much regret I do not. |Siento mucho que no.

Yes. she is a friend |Sí, es una amiga de

of my younger |mi hermana menor.

sister. |

That is fortunate. |¡Qué suerte! Señor

Mr. B. I am |B., me alegro de

happy to see you. |verle. Espero se

I trust you are |encuentre bien.

well. |

Where have you been |¿Dónde ha estado V.

all this time? |todo este tiempo?

When did you arrive? |¿Cuándo llegó V.?

I arrived yesterday, |Llegué ayer, después

after a few weeks' |de un viaje de

travelling in |algunas semanas

Spain. |en España.

When will you be |¿Cuándo estará V. de

back? |vuelta? ¿Cuándo

|volverá V.?

In a few weeks. |Dentro de pocas semanas.

Don't forget to look |No olvide V. venir a

me up. |verme.

I shall have much |Lo haré con mucho

pleasure in doing |gusto.

so. |

Have you been away? |¿Ha estado V. ausente?

Only for a few days; |Algunos días sólamente;

I was in Madrid. |he estado en Madrid.

And how have you |¿Y cómo lo ha pasado

been getting on? |V.?

Very well; I met |Muy bien; encontré

some friends. |algunos amigos.

I must go and see |Debo ir a ver a mi

my uncle to-night. |tío esta noche.

Pardon me, I have |Dispense V., quiero

a few words to |decir una palabra

say to my friend |a este amigo.

here. |

Will you be kind |¿Quiere V. tener la

enough to give |bondad de saludar

my compliments |de mi parte al

to Mr. D.? |señor D.?

With the greatest |Con el mayor placer.

pleasure. I am |Voy a casa para

going home to |comer.

dinner. |

Adieu, till we meet again. |Adiós, hasta la vista.

Good-bye. |Adiós.

_In the Garden._ |_En el Jardín._[24]

Would you like to |¿Quiere V. dar una

take a walk in |vuelta en el jardín?

the garden? |

With great pleasure. |Con mucho gusto.

I like gardens very much. |Me gustan mucho los jardines.

Let us go into the |Pasemos primero al

fruit-garden first. |huerto.

There is a fine show |Hay abundancia de

of plums this |ciruelas este año.

year. |

What a quantity of |¡Qué de manzanas

apples there will |habrá!

be! |

Yes, if one may judge |Si, a juzgar por las

by the blossom. |flores.

The apricots will be |Los albaricoques serán

very fine this |muy buenos

year. |este año.

These peaches look well. |Estos melocotones parecen buenos.

You will have plenty |Tendrá V. muchas

of apples. |manzanas.

Cherries and strawberries |Las cerezas y las

are now |fresas están ahora

in their prime. |en su mejor punto.

They will soon be over. |Pronto se pasarán.

These grapes are quite ripe. |Estas uvas están enteramente maduras.

These pears are very juicy. |Estas peras son muy jugosas.

All fruit is very early |Toda la fruta es muy

this season. |tempranera este

|año (en la estación

|actual).

The espaliers especially. |Especialmente las de las espalderas.

And how are the trees |¿Y cómo están los

in your orchard? |árboles de su

|huerto?

They are laden with fruit. |Están cargados de fruta.

Now let us go into |Vamos ahora al

the flower-garden. |jardín.

You have not yet |V. no ha visto todavía

seen my flowers. |mis flores.

Come and see my |Venga V. a ver mis

flowers, they are |flores, son hermosas.

beautiful. |

The garden begins to |El jardín principia a

look pleasant. |presentar buen aspecto.

The flowers come in |Las flores vienen en

abundance. |abundancia.

The tulips have been |Hace ya algún tiempo

in blossom some |que los tulipanes

time. |están en flor.

The narcissus will |Los narcisos estarán

soon come out. |pronto en flor.

What a fine bed you |¡Qué hermoso cuadro

have of them ! |de ellos tiene V.!

The hyacinths are |Los jacintos están ya

nearly over. |casi pasados.

What do you call this |¿Cómo llama V. a esta

flower? |flor?

What a beautiful |¡Qué hermosa dalia

double dahlia! |doble!

Here is a fine cactus. |Aquí tiene V. un hermoso cacto.

Are you fond of carnations? |¿Le gustan a V. los

|claveles (claveles

|dobles)?

Yes, but I do not like |Sí, pero no me gusta

the smell. |el olor.

Here are some very |Aquí tiene V. unos

fine ones. |muy buenos.

I like the odour of the |Me gusta el olor de

violet. |la violeta.

I prefer the scent of |Prefiero el olor de las

roses. |rosas.

You have not seen |V. no ha visto mis

my sweet peas. |guisantes de olor.

They are astonishingly |Son hermosísimos.

beautiful. |

You have a very fine |V. tiene una hermosa

collection of |colección de flores.

flowers. |

You keep your garden |V. tiene su jardín muy

very neat. |bien arreglado.

Your garden is perfectly |Su jardín de V. está

well kept. |en muy buen estado.

Let us see your |Vamos a ver su huerta

kitchen-garden. |de V.

How everything grows! |¡Cómo brota todo!

The rain has done a |La lluvia ha hecho

great deal of |mucho bien.

good. |

There was a great |Hacía mucha falta.

need of it. |

We need more. |Nos hace falta más.

What a quantity of |¡Qué cantidad de coles!

cabbages! |

What fine cauliflowers! |¡Qué hermosas coliflores!

Here is a fine bed of |¡Tiene V. aquí un hermoso

asparagus. |plantel de

|espárragos.

I am very fond of it. |Me gustan mucho.

I like artichokes nearly |Me gustan casi tanto

as well. |las alcachofas.

These peas are in |Estos guisantes están

blossom already. |ya en flor.

I have some in pod |Tengo algunos en

in another place. |cáscara en otro

|sitio.

Have you planted any |¿Ha plantado V. habas?

beans? |

You will have some |Las tendrá V. muy

very early. |temprano.

What are these? |¿Qué son éstos?

They are carrots and |Son zanahorias y nabos.

turnips. |

What have you there? |¿Que tiene V. allí?

They are truffles. |Son trufas.

I had never seen any |No las había visto

before. |hasta ahora.

Are these onions? |¿Son éstas cebollas?

No, they are leeks. |No, son puerros.

They are very much |Se parecen mucho a

like onions. |las cebollas.

I see you have all |Veo que tiene V. toda

sorts of salad. |clase de ensalada.

Here is lettuce. |Aquí tiene V. lechuga.

This is endive. |Esta es escarola.

I do not see any celery. |No veo apio.

It is in another part |Está en otra parte de

of the garden. |la huerta.

I think your garden is |Su huerta de V. me

very well stocked. |parece muy bien

|surtida.

You have plenty of |Tiene V. de todo en

everything. |abundancia.

It is better to have |Mejor es tener demasiado

too much than |que no bastante,

too little, for |pues lo que

store is no sore. |abunda no daña.[25]

_To write a Letter._ |_Escribir una Carta._

I have a letter to |Tengo que escribir

write to-day. |una carta hoy.

Is it for the mail? |¿Es para el correo?

Yes, it must leave |Sí, es preciso que

to-night. |vaya esta noche.

You have no time to |V. no tiene tiempo

write, it is very |para escribir, es

late already. |ya muy tarde.

I shall not be long. |No tardaré mucho.

Do you want any |¿Necesita V. papel de

note-paper? |cartas?

I have a whole quire. |Tengo una mano entera.

Lend me a sheet if |Hágame V. el favor

you please. |de prestarme una

|hoja.

Be good enough to |Tenga V. la bondad

bring me some |de traerme sobres,

envelopes, ink, |tinta, plumas y

pens and sealing-wax. |lacre.

Here they are. Do |Aquí están. ¿Necesita

you require any |V. sellos?

stamps? |

I shall want a shilling's |Necesitaré por valor de

worth of |un chelín en sellos

half-penny |de medio penique

stamps to send |para poder mandar

some circular letters |algunas cartas

to my friends |circulares a mis

on the continent; |amigos del continente;

twelve penny |doce de

ones, and four two |un penique, y

pence half-penny |cuatro de dos

ones, as I shall |peniques y medio,

have to write to |porque tendré que

my brothers in |escribir a mis hermanos

Spain. |en España.

I also want some |Necesito también algunas

post-cards and |tarjetas

two envelopes for |postales y dos

registered letters. |sobres para cartas

|certificadas.

What is the day of |¿A cuántos estamos

the month? |del mes? ¿Qué

|fecha somos?

It is the third. |Estamos a tres,

|Hoy es día tres.

Now, I have only the |Ahora sólo tengo que

address to write. |escribir la dirección.

When does the mail |¿Cuándo sale el correo?

start? |

The letters must be |Las cartas se deben

posted before |echar en el buzón

half-past five, if |antes de las cinco

you want them |y media, si quiere

to go by the |V. que vayan por

evening mail. |el correo de la

|tarde.

Do you not think |¿No le parece a V.

this letter is too |que esta carta

heavy? |es demasiado pesada?

I do not think so. |Me parece que no.

Shall I get you the |¿Quiere V. que le procure

Post Office Order |el Giro

you mentioned |Postal de que

last night? |me habló anoche?

Yes, please. |Sí, hágame V. el favor.

What amount do you |¿Qué suma quiere V.

want to send? |mandar?

Two hundred and |Doscientas treinta y

thirty-two pesetas |dos pesetas y

twenty-five centimos. |veinticinco céntimos.

I am just |Salgo ahora

going out and |mismo y tomaré

shall get the |el dinero en casa

money at my |de mi banquero.

banker's. |

Do you know whether |¿Sabe V. si se emiten

Post Office Orders |(se expiden) Giros

are issued |Postales después

after five o'clock? |de las cinco?

Take this letter to the |Lleve V. esta carta al

Post Office, and |correo, y franquéela.

pay the postage. |

Get it registered. |Hágala certificar.

The mail was just going. |El correo estaba para salir.

Will my letter go off |¿Irá mi carta esta

to-night? |noche?

Yes, I arrived in time. |Sí, llegué a tiempo.

Your letter will be |Su carta de V. se

delivered to-morrow |entregará mañana

morning. |por la mañana.

When does the mail |¿Cuándo sale el correo

for England |para Inglaterra?

leave? |

It goes at six o'clock. |Sale a las seis.

How much is the postage |¿Cuánto es el porte de

for letters to |las cartas para

England? |Inglaterra?

Twenty-five centimos |Veinticinco céntimos

for every fifteen |por cada quince

grammes. |gramos.

Can you tell me when |¿Puede V. decirme

these letters will |cuándo llegarán

arrive at their |estas cartas a su

destination ? |destino?

They ought to arrive |Deben llegar dentro

within three days, |de tres días, Señor.

Sir. |

This letter is too |Esta carta es demasiado

heavy, the postage |pesada, el

will be fifty |porte será cincuenta

centimos. |céntimos.

I am expecting a letter |Espero una carta hoy

from X... today, |de X..., hágame

do me the |V. el favor de

favour to send to |enviar al correo

the Post Office to |a preguntar si hay

enquire if there |cartas para mí.

are any letters for |

me. |

Here is my card. Will |Aquí tiene V. mi tarjeta.

you please tell me |¿Quiere V.

if there are any |decirme si hay

letters for me |cartas para mí de

from Paris? |París?

Must I seal the registered |¿Debo sellar la carta

letter? |certificada?

No, Sir, it is not |No, Señor, no es

necessary. |necesario.

Take this letter to |Lleve V. esta carta a

Madam E. and |la señora E., y espere

wait for the |la respuesta.

answer. |

These envelopes are |Estos sobres son inferiores,

inferior, I want |los quiero

better ones. |mejores.

Get me a dozen |Cómpreme V. una docena

stamps of twenty-five |de sellos[26] de

centimos, |veinticinco céntimos,

and two foreign |y dos tarjetas

post-cards. |postales para

|el extranjero.

Very good, Sir. |Muy bien, Señor.

_With a Tailor._ |_Con un Sastre._

Somebody is asking for you. |Preguntan por V.

Who is it ? Who |¿Quién es? ¿Quién

wants to speak to |quiere hablarme?

me. |

It is the tailor. |Es el sastre.

Tell him to come up. |Dígale V. que suba.

I have brought your |Traigo su levita de V.,

coat, Sir. |Senor.

I am glad you have |Me alegro que V.

come this morning. |haya venido esta

|mañana.

I began to be impatient. |Principiaba a impacientarme.

I have just finished it. |La he acabado ahora mismo.

I hope you will be |Espero que le gustará

pleased with it. |a V.

Let me try it on. |Déjeme V. ensayarla

|(probarla).

Let me see whether it |Veamos si me sienta

fits me. |bien.

It fits you like a |Le viene a V. como

glove. |anillo al dedo.

It fits me very well. |Me viene muy bien.

Are not the sleeves |¿No son las mangas

too long and too |demasiado largas

wide? |y anchas?

They are worn so now. |Así se llevan ahora.

It is too tight. |Es demasiado estrecha.

It will stretch. |Se ensanchará.

I think it is too long. |Me parece demasiado larga.

It cuts me under the |Me aprieta en el

arms. |sobaco.

I do not see what |No veo ningún cambio

alterations there |que hacer.

are to make. |

It could not fit you |No podría sentarle

better. |mejor.

Look in the glass. |Mírese V. en el espejo.

What is your charge |¿Cuánto me pide V.

for this coat? |por esta levita?

It is rather dear. |Es un poco cara.

Is there no reduction? |¿No se rebaja nada?

This coat is out of |Esta levita está fuera

fashion. |de moda.

The waistcoat is not |El chaleco no está

well made. |bien hecho.

The waistcoat must |Será preciso arreglar

be altered. |el chaleco.

It is too short. |Es demasiado corto.

It is rather long. |Es algo largo.

I want another coat. |Necesito otra levita.

I want a suit of |Quiero un traje.

clothes. |

Will you take my |¿Quiere V. tomarme

measure(ments)? |la medida?

How will you have it |¿Cómo quiere V. que

made? |se haga?

As now worn. |Como ahora se estila.

In the latest fashion. |A la última moda.

I like to be neatly and |Me gusta estar aseada

plainly dressed. |y sencillamente

|vestido.

I want a waistcoat |Necesito un chaleco y

and a pair of |un pantalón.

trousers. |

Will you show me |¿Quiere V. mostrarme

some patterns? |unas muestras?

Have you brought |¿Ha traído V. algunas?

some with you? |

I have a great variety. |Tengo un gran surtido.

Let me see them. |Déjeme V. verlas.

I like this fine blue |Me gusta bastante este

pretty well. |azul fino.

It is a very fashionable |Es un color muy a la

colour. |moda.

Blue will become you |El azul le vendrá a V.

very well. |muy bien.

What do you think |¿Qué le parece a V.

of this blue? |de este azul?

This colour will soon |Este color perderá

fade. |pronto.

What sort of buttons |¿Qué clase de botones

will you have ? |quiere V.?

Will you have covered |¿Quiere V. botones

buttons ? |forrados.

Do you wear your |¿Lleva V. el pantalón

trousers very |muy alto?

high? |

Not very. |No mucho.

Neither too high nor |Ni muy alto ni muy

too low. |bajo.

Let them come up |Hágalo V. subir hasta

about so high. |aquí.

I like them very low. |Me gusta muy bajo.

It is the fashion to |Es moda llevarlos muy

wear them very |bajos.

low. |

I do not like them too |No me gustan demasiado

low. |bajos.

I must have everything |Necesito todo para

the day |pasado mañana.

after to-morrow. |

I shall be punctual. |Seré puntual.

When will they be |¿Cuando estarán listos?

ready? |

You will have them |Los tendrá V. el lunes

next Monday. |que viene.

At what time must I |¿A qué hora quiere V.

call, Sir? |que venga, Señor?

At about ten. |A eso de las diez.

Between ten and eleven. |Entre diez y once.

_With a Dressmaker._ |_Con una Modista._

Madam, I have |Señora, traigo sus

brought your |vestidos de V.

gowns. |

Ah! Miss A..., is it |¡Ah! Señorita A...,

you? |¿es V.?

I was impatient to see you. |Estaba impaciente de verla.

You have made me |V. me ha hecho esperar

wait a long while. |mucho.

How many dresses |¿Cuántos vestidos me

have you brought? |trae V.?

Are they of different |¿Son de hechuras diferentes?

styles? |

This dress fits me well. |Este vestido me sienta bien.

This one appears very |Este me parece muy

short. |corto.

Morning gowns are |Las batas se hacen así

now made so. |ahora.

I do not like them so |No me gustan tan

short. |cortas.

Let me try this on. |Déjeme V. probar ésta.

Here is a French cambric |Aquí tiene V. un

dress to try |vestido de batista

on. |para probar.

Here is a muslin one, |Aquí tiene V. uno de

and a cambric |muselina, y otro

one. |de batista.

Take that pin out. |Quite V. ese alfiler.

Is all that sewn carefully? |¿Todo se ha cosido con cuidado?

What trimmings will |¿Qué guarniciones va

you put on this |V. a poner en

evening dress? |este vestido de

|etiqueta?

Is this trimming fashionable? |¿Es de moda esta guarnición?

They are much worn now. |Se usan mucho actualmente.

Trim it with lace. |Adórnelo con encaje.

Is not this gown too |¿No es este vestido demasiado

full at the bottom? |ancho abajo?

I think it is; I can |Creo que sí; puedo

easily remedy it. |remediarlo fácilmente.

The sleeves are too tight. |Las mangas son demasiado estrechas.

The sleeves are too wide. |Las mangas son demasiado anchas.

The waist is too long. |La cintura es demasiado larga.

The waist is too short. |La cintura es demasiado corta.

The gown is not wide enough. |El vestido no es bastante ancho.

The plaits do not fall |Los pliegues no caen

gracefully. |con gracia.

The last fits the best. |El último me sienta mejor.

It fits my waist exactly. |Me sienta perfectamente

|en la

|cintura.

Take it for a pattern, |Tómelo V. por modelo,

and all the others |y todos los demás

will fit well. |me sentarán bien.

Remember, I expect |No olvide V. que

my things in a |necesito estos

few days. |vestidos dentro de

|pocos días.

I will pay you when |Le pagaré a V.

you bring everything |cuando me traiga

you have to |todo lo que tiene

make for me. |que hacerme.

Be very punctual, |Sírvase V. ser muy

please. |puntual.

Madam, you shall |Señora, tendrá V.

have everything |todo mañana por

to-morrow morning. |la mañana.

You will oblige me. |Me hará V. un favor.

_At a Hairdresser's_ |_En una Peluquería_

_or Barber's._ |_o Barbería._

I want to be shaved |Quiero que me afeite

as quickly as |V. tan pronto

possible. |como posible.

Very good, Sir; will |Muy bien, Señor; sírvase

you kindly take |V. sentarse

this seat |aquí.

Ah, you have cut me! |¡Ah! me ha cortado V.

I beg your pardon, it |Perdone V., no es

is not much, only |mucho, es sólamente

a pimple I have |un granillo

taken off. |que he levantado.

Shall I cut your hair |¿Quiere V. que le

a little? |corte un poco el

|pelo (el cabello)?

No thanks, it does |No, gracias, no es

not require cutting |necesario todavía.

yet. |

Yes please. |Sí, haga V. el favor.

Do you want it very short? |¿Lo quiere V. muy corto?

Not too short. |No mucho.

Take off a little only. |Iguálelo V. sólamente.

Quite short. |Al rape.

Middling. A trim. |A media melena.

Give me a shampoo. |Láveme V. la cabeza.

|Deme V. un

|champú.

Part it on the left. |Hágame V. la raya al

|lado izquierdo.

Would you like a little |¿Quiere V. un poco de

pomade? |pomada?

No, but you may put |No, pero puede V.

on a little brilliantine. |ponerme un poco

|de brillantina.

Let me have a looking-glass. |Deme V. un espejo.

_At a Shoemaker's._ |_En una Zapatería._

Have you shoes ready-made? |¿Tiene V. zapatos hechos ?

Show me some of different |Muéstreme V. algunos

sizes.[27] |de varios tamaños.

I will try these. |Probaré éstos.

Give me the shoe-horn. |Deme V. el calzador.

They hurt me. |Me lastiman.

I cannot walk. |No puedo andar.

They are too low. |Son demasiado bajos.

They are too high. |Son demasiado altos.

They are too large. |Son demasiado grandes.

They are too small. |Son demasiado pequeños.

The heels are too wide. |Los tacones son demasiado anchos.

You had better make |Será mejor que me

me a pair to measure. |haga V. un par a

|medida.

Let me see some boots. |Muéstreme V. algunas botas.

These are too narrow. |Estas son demasiado estrechas.

I think these will fit |Creo que éstas le

you very well. |vendrán muy bien.

The boot is narrow, |La bota es estrecha,

but it will not |pero no le hará

hurt you. |daño.

In fact, they fit me |En efecto, me vienen

very well. |muy bien.

Give me the boot-jack |Deme V. el sacabotas

to pull them off. |para quitarlas.

Make me also a pair |Hágame V. también

of slippers. |un par de zapatillas.

What colour? |¿De qué color?

Make them very wide. |Hágalas muy anchas.

Do not make the soles |No haga V. las suelas

too thin. |demasiado delgadas.

Take care that the |Cuidado que las viras

welts be well |sean bien cosidas.

sewn. |

_At a Woollen-draper's._ |_En una Pañería._

I want to buy some |Quiero comprar paño.

cloth. |

What sort of cloth do |¿Qué clase de paño

you want? |quiere V.?

Show me the best you |Enséñeme V. lo mejor

have. |que tiene.

What colour do you |¿Qué color prefiere

prefer? |V.?

I like this colour |Este color me gusta

pretty well. |bastante.

Is it fashionable? |¿Es de moda?

Blue and black are always |El azul y el negro

fashionable. |están siempre en

|moda.

Show me some others. |Enséñeme V. otros.

Here are patterns of |Aquí tiene V. muestras

all the superfine |de todos los paños

cloth I have in |finos que tengo en

my shop. |la tienda.

This colour will soon |Este color perderá

fade. |pronto (durará

|poco).

Excuse me, Sir, it |Perdone V., Señor,

will last very well. |durará mucho.

This cloth is very thin. |Este paño es muy delgado.

Here is another piece. |Aquí tiene V. otra pieza.

It feels very soft. |Me parece muy suave.

It is substantial. |Es fuerte.

This will do. |Este me conviene.

How much do you ask |¿Cuanto pide V. por

for it? |él?

How much a yard is it? |¿A cómo se vende la vara?

Five pesetas. |A cinco pesetas.

Is that the lowest price? |¿Es ése el último precio?

Cut me three yards. |Córteme V. tres varas.

Here is your money. |Aquí tiene V. su dinero.

_At a Linen-draper's._ |_En una Lencería._

Will you show me |Sírvase V. mostrarme

some Irish linen |tela de Irlanda de

of the best |la mejor calidad.

quality. |

Here are several pieces. |Aquí tiene V. varias piezas.

Do you prefer it to |¿La prefiere V. a tela

fine Holland? |fina de Holanda?

I will show you some. |Le mostraré a V. alguna.

It will cost you more. |Le costará a V. más.

Yes, but it is wider. |Sí, pero es más ancha.

Here is a piece at |Aquí tiene V. una

one peseta, one |pieza a peseta,

at one and a half, |otra a peseta y

and another at |media, y esta otra

two pesetas. |a dos pesetas.

This is rather fine. |Esta es un poco delgada.

I will unfold this |Abriré esta pieza.

piece. |

I think you will find |Creo que la encontrará

it fine. |V. fina.

This is a fine white. |Esta es de un blanco fino.

What is the price of it? |¿Cuál es el precio?

That cloth seems to |Esa tela me parece

me very dear. |muy cara.

It will wear well. |Durará mucho.

Give me these two pieces. |Deme V. estas dos piezas.

Do you want any |¿Necesita V. alguna

French cambric? |batista?

I have some fine |Tengo alguna batista

French cambric |fina que no es

which is not dear. |cara.

How many yards do |¿Cuántas varas necesita

you want? |V.?

Allow me to show you |Permítame V. mostrarle

some fine tablecloths |algunos

and napkins. |manteles finos y

|servilletas.

They are of a new pattern. |Son de un diseño nuevo.

They are indeed very |Son en efecto muy

handsome. |hermosos.

But I do not want any. |Pero no necesito ningunos.

Have you any good |¿Tiene V. pañuelos de

French cambric |batista de buena

pocket-handkerchiefs? |calidad?

Yes, Sir, and I am |Sí, Señor, y estoy

sure they will |seguro que le

please you. |gustarán a V.

I will take four dozen. |Tomaré cuatro docenas.

Have them marked |Mándelos V. marcar

with my initials, |con mis iniciales,

and send me |y envíeme todo

everything to-morrow. |mañana.

_At a Perfumer's._ |_En una Perfumería._

Your shop has been |Su tienda de V. me ha

recommended to |sido recomendada

me by Mrs. B. |por la señora B.

Have you a good assortment |¿Tiene V. buen surtido

of perfumery? |de perfumes?

What articles do you |¿Qué artículos vende

keep? |V.?

I have everything you |Tengo todo lo que

can desire. |pueda V. desear.

My stock is as complete |Tengo un surtido tan

as it can be. |completo como posible.

I want some powder. |Necesito polvos.

Will you have it scented? |¿Los quiere V. perfumados?

Yes; show me some jessamine. |Sí; enséñeme V. los de jazmín.

The scent is not very strong. |El olor no es muy fuerte.

It will suit me. |Me conviene.

I have also violet, |Los tengo también

rose, and orange-flower. |de violeta, de

|rosa, y de azahar.

I want also some lavender-water |Quiero también aguas

and some eau de |de lavanda y de

Cologne. |Colonia.

Have you any essential oils? |¿Tiene V. aceites esenciales?

Yes, Madam, several sorts. |Sí, Señora, de varias calidades.

This is of a superior quality. |Este es de una calidad superior.

How much do you sell |¿A cómo vende V.

this oil of roses |este aceite de

for? |rosas?

That is very dear. |Es muy caro.

It is too dear. |Es demasiado caro.

It is excessively dear. |Es carísimo.

I can buy some elsewhere |Puedo comprarlo más

for less. |barato en otra parte.

It is the usual price. |Es el precio de costumbre.

It is a fixed price. |Es precio fijo.

Let me have a bottle |Necesito una botella

of orange-flower |de agua de azahar.

water. |

I have now all I want. |Tengo ahora todo lo que necesito.

Give me my account. |Deme V. mi cuenta.

It amounts to... |Sube a...

Here is your money |Aquí tiene V. su

and my address. |dinero y mi dirección.

Send me all these |Envíeme V. todos estos

articles. |artículos.

_At a Bookseller's._ |_En una Librería._

Have you any new books? |¿Tiene V. obras nuevas?

I should like to see |Quisiera ver los libros

the books you |que V. acaba de

have just received. |recibir.

With great pleasure, |Con mucho gusto, Señor;

Sir; they were unpacked |acaban de

just now. |desempaquetarlos.

They are books of history, |Son libros de historia,

mathematics, |matemáticas, filosofía,

philosophy, |teología,

divinity, physics |física y derecho.

and law. |

Are all these new books? |¿Son todas obras nuevas?

No, Sir, some are |No, Señor, hay nuevas

new, some are old |y viejas.

publications. |

I hope you will find |Espero que encontrará

some to suit your |V. algunas de su

taste. |gusto.

Here is a list of the |Aquí tiene V. la lista

books I wish to |de los libros que

have. |deseo tener.

Have you now the |¿Tiene V. ahora el

Mariana that I |Mariana que le

asked you for? |pedí?

I have only the 18mo. |Sólo tengo la edición

edition. |en dieciochavo.

It is embellished with |Está adornada con

coloured plates. |láminas de color.

Show me some volumes |Enséñeme V. algunas

of Quevedo. |de las obras de

|Quevedo.

They will bring you |Le traerán algunas en

some immediately. |seguida.

Here are some. |Aquí tiene V. algunas.

This size suits me |Este tamaño me gusta

pretty well. |bastante.

I should like to have |Las quiero encuadernadas.

them bound. |

I will have them |Deseo que sean encuadernadas

bound in calf, |en becerrillo, y rotuladas.

and lettered. |

I wish to have the |Deseo que el canto sea

edges marbled. |jaspeado.

Show me some of |Enséñeme V. algunos

your most handsome |de sus libros más

books |hermosos encuadernados

bound in Russian |en cuero

leather. |de Rusia.

Here are the best we |Estos son los mejores

have at present. |que tenemos al

|momento.

I like this pattern |Este diseño me gusta

exceedingly. |muchísimo.

I wish this Virgil to |Quiero que este Virgilio

be bound in morocco. |sea encuadernado

|en tafilete.

Is the price the same |¿Es igual el precio

for all colours? |para todos los

|colores?

Exactly the same. |Precisamente igual.

Then I will have it |Entonces quiero que

bound in green. |sea encuadernado

|en verde.

What is the cost for |¿Cuál es el coste para

each volume? |(¿Cuánto cuesta)

|cada volumen?

Have you Moratin's |¿Tiene V. las obras

works complete? |completas de Moratín?

We have the best |Tenemos la mejor edición.

edition. |

I wish to have the |Quiero el Viaje del

Travels of young |joven Anacarsis.

Anacharsis. |

I have one in octavo, |Tengo un ejemplar en

but it is only in |octavo, pero encartonado.

boards. |

I will take it, but you |Lo tomaré, pero tendrá

must have it |V. que mandarlo

bound in Russia |encuadernar en

leather. |cuero de Rusia.

Here is a fine edition |Aquí tiene V. una hermosa

of Cervantes. |edición de

|Cervantes.

I see in your catalogue |Veo en su catálogo de

a great |V. un gran número

many splendid |de ediciones

editions at a very |magníficas a precios

high price. |muy elevados

|(altos, subidos).

Have you a Guevara |¿Tiene V. un Guevara

in small size? |de tamaño pequeño?

I have the stereotype |Tengo la edición

edition, on four |estereotípica, en

different kinds of |cuatro clases diferentes

paper. |de papel.

This edition on large |Esta edición en papel

vellum paper is |vitela grande está

beautifully bound. |hermosamente encuadernada.

I think I had better |Creo que haré bien en

take the large |tomar el ejemplar

vellum paper. |en papel vitela

|grande.

Here is a very pretty |Aquí tiene V. un

copy. |ejemplar muy bonito.

It is bound in green |Está encuadernado en

morocco, with |tafilete verde, con

gilt edges. |canto dorado.

I have romances and |Tengo romances y novelas,

novels, plays, reviews, |obras teatrales,

etc. |revistas,

|etc.

Oh! I will not have any. |¡Oh! de ésos no quiero.

Sir, do you want anything |Señor, ¿necesita V.

else? |algo más?

I want a copy of |Quiero un ejemplar de

Solis; but I do |Solís; pero no veo

not see one. |ninguno.

I have several, but |Tengo varies, pero

they are in sheets. |están en hojas.

What sort of binding |¿Qué clase de encuadernación

do you prefer? |prefiere V.?

Will you have it in |¿Lo quiere V. en

calf or sheepskin? |becerrillo o en

|badana?

Half-binding will do; |Bastará la media pasta;

but it must be |pero quiero que

lettered like that |sea rotulado como

Mariana. |ese Mariana.

I will take care that |Tendré cuidado de

it is done as you |mandarlo hacer

wish. |como V. desea.

I also want Hossfeld's |Necesito también la

English-Spanish |Gramática Inglesa-Española

Grammar, as well |de Hossfeld, así como

as Hossfeld's |la Gramática

Spanish-English |Española-Inglesa.

Grammar. |

I also require Hossfeld's |Quiero también el Libro

Spanish |de Lectura Española

Reader. |de Hossfeld.

Do you want anything else? |¿Necesita V. alguna cosa más?

Have you a map of Madrid? |¿Tiene V. un plano de Madrid?

I wish to have the |Quiero tener el mejor

best and the most |y el más exacto

correct that is |que se haya publicado.

published. |

Send me everything to-day. |Envíeme V. todo hoy.

I intend to leave |Pienso salir de Madrid

Madrid to-morrow |mañana por la

morning. |mañana.

_At a Jeweller's._ |_En una Joyería._

Will you show me |¿Quiere V. mostrarme

some rings? |algunas sortijas?

Are these set with |¿Están éstas engastadas

fine stones? |con piedras

|finas (piedras

|preciosas)?

What is the price of |¿Cuál es el precio de

this ring. |esta sortija?

It is much too dear. |Es demasiado cara.

That diamond has a |Ese diamante tiene

beautiful lustre. |mucho brillo.

I like that ring very |Esa sortija me gusta

much. |mucho.

I think it is rather too |Creo que es demasiado

large for me. |grande para mí.

Show me some others. |Enséñeme V. otras.

This fits me well. |Esta me viene bien.

Is it firmly mounted? |¿Es fuerte el engaste?

What do you ask for it? |¿Cuánto pide V. por ella?

I prefer the first. |Prefiero la primera.

Can you make it smaller? |¿Puede V. achicarla?

Very easily, and without |Muy fácilmente, y sin

injuring the |dañar el engaste.

mounting. |

I want a gold chain. |Quiero una cadena de oro.

Mine is no longer in |La mía ya no es de

fashion. |moda (ya no está en moda).

I can take it in exchange. |Puedo tomarla en cambio.

What will you allow |¿Cuánto me dará V.

me for mine? |por la mía?

I will weigh it. |La pesaré.

If I exchange my |Si cambio mi cadena,

chain, I must exchange |tendré que cambiar

my seal |mi sello también.

too. |

Here are several seals |Aquí tiene V. varios

of the newest |sellos de la última

fashion. |moda.

I will take these two. |Tomaré estos dos.

I should like to have |Quiero que se graben

my initials engraved |mis iniciales en

on this seal. |este sello.

Will you get it engraved? |¿Quiere V. mandarlo grabar?

I will give it to the |Lo daré al grabador

most skilful engraver |más hábil que

we have. |tenemos.

Show me some earrings. |Enséñeme V. algunos pendientes.

Here are some of exquisite |Aquí tiene V. algunos

workmanship. |de una hechura exquisita.

Here is a splendid |Hay aquí un collar

necklace. |magnífico.

It is not for sale. |No es para vender.

I have just sold it to |Acabo de venderlo a

a lady. |una señora.

These bracelets are |Estas pulseras son

for the same lady. |para la misma

|señora.

What is the price of |¿Cuál es el precio de

this pin? |este alfiler?

Are these pins of the |¿Son estos alfileres de

latest fashion? |la última moda?

This topaz surrounded |Me gusta mucho más

with pearls I |este topacio cercado

like much better. |de perlas.

It is very beautiful. |Es muy hermoso.

I think it is stronger. |Me parece más fuerte.

I have something else |Tengo otra cosa que

to show you. |enseñarle a V.

No, thank you; I |No, gracias; volveré

will come another day. |otro día.

_At a Watchmaker's._ |_En una Relojería._

I am not pleased with |No me gusta el reloj

the watch you |que V. me vendió.

sold me. |

Yet I took it on your |Sin embargo, lo tomé

word. |bajo su palabra.

It does not go well. |No va bien.

It gains. |Adelanta.

It loses. |Atrasa.

I cannot regulate it. |No puedo arreglarlo.

It is a new watch. |Es un reloj nuevo.

It will require some |Hará falta algún tiempo

time to regulate it. |para arreglarlo.

I think so. |Así creo.

If you are not satisfied, |Si V. no está satisfecho,

I will change |lo cambiaré.

it. |

Here is a very good |Aquí tiene V. un reloj

watch. |muy bueno.

It also shows the day |Indica también el día

of the month. |del mes.

I do not like |No me gustan relojes

such complicated |tan complicados.

watches. |

They are often out of |Se descomponen a menudo.

order. |

I want a good repeater. |Necesito un buen reloj

|de repetición.

I have an excellent one. |Tengo uno excelente.

Do you warrant it? |¿Lo garantiza V.?

Will you let me have |¿Me lo da V. a

it on trial? |prueba?

I will only take it on |Lo tomo sólamente

those terms. |bajo esa condición.

I agree to it with |Convengo en ello con

pleasure. |gusto.

I will let you have it |Se lo doy a prueba.

on trial. |

Since I had it, it has |Después que lo tengo,

not varied one |no ha variado ni

minute. |un minuto.

You will be pleased |V. estará contento con

with it. |él.

I can warrant it. |Puedo garantizarlo.

How much do you |¿Cuánto pide V. por

want for it? |él?

I have a watch at |Tengo un reloj en casa

home which |que necesita limpiarse.

wants cleaning. |

It is an old watch. |Es un reloj viejo.

It has not gone for |Hace una quincena

a fortnight. |que no anda.

I let it fall. |Lo dejé caer.

I think the mainspring |Creo que se ha roto

is broken. |el muelle real.

I will send it to you |Se lo enviaré a V. hoy.

to-day. |

I must keep it a few |Tendré que guardarlo

days. |algunos días.

When will you return it? |¿Cuándo me lo devolverá V.?

I cannot promise it |No puedo prometérselo

you before a fortnight. |para antes de una

|quincena.

It is a long time. |Es mucho tiempo.

If there is nothing |Si no se ha roto nada,

broken you shall |lo tendrá V. mañana.

have it to-morrow. |

Do not disappoint me. |No falte V.

You may rely on its |Puede V. contar con

being ready at |que estará listo

that time. |para entonces.

Here are very beautiful |Aquí tiene V. relojes

clocks. |muy hermosos.

I want one. |Necesito uno.

You can select which |Puede V. escoger el

you like. |que quiera.

Not to-day. |Hoy no.

We will speak of it |Hablaremos de ello en

another time. |otra ocasión.

Do you sell spectacles? |¿Vende V. anteojos?

I want an opera-glass. |Necesito gemelos de teatro.

Do you keep microscopes? |¿Tiene V. microscopios?

This glass magnifies |Este vidrio aumenta

too much. |demasiado.

That does not magnify |Ese no aumenta bastante.

enough. |

That opera-glass is |Esos gemelos no son

not good. |buenos.

I want a better one. |Los quiero mejores.

_At a Picture Gallery._ |_En una Galería de_

|_Pinturas._

Is there any collection |¿Hay alguna colección

of paintings in |de pinturas en

this town? |esta ciudad?

Is there an annual |¿Hay exposición anual

exhibition of |de pinturas en

paintings in this |este lugar?

place? |

Yes, Sir; I hope you |Si, Señor; espero que

will be pleased |le gustará a V.

with it. |

When will the exhibition |¿Cuándo tendrá lugar

take place? |la exposición?

It is open now. |Está abierta ahora.

Let us go there. |Vamos allá.

I have a passion for |Soy apasionado por

pictures. |(muy aficionado a)

|las pinturas.

That painting is a |Esa pintura es una

copy from Raphael. |copia de Rafael.

This is from Poussin. |Esta es de Poussin.

This is a copy from |Esta es una copia de

Titian. |Ticiano.

Titian excelled in |Ticiano sobresalió en

colouring. |el colorido.

And in drawing likewise. |Y también en el dibujo.

There is a fine blending |Hay una excelente

of colours in |distribución de

that picture. |colores en esa

|pintura.

Its composition is fine. |Su composición es excelente.

This is an historical |Este es un cuadro

picture. |histórico.

This is a well executed |Esta es una pintura

painting. |bien ejecutada.

The passions are well |Las pasiones están

portrayed. |bien representadas.

How do you like the |¿Qué le parece a V.

foreground? |del primer plano?

That picture requires |Ese cuadro es preciso

to be seen in its |verlo en buena

proper light. |luz.

It is not in a good |Este no es su punto

light (situation). |de vista. No le

|da bien la luz. No

|está bien colocado.

That picture is deficient |A esa pintura le falta

in colouring. |color.

That painter draws |Ese pintor dibuja mejor

better than he |que colora.

colours. |

Those colours are too |Esos colores son demasiado

gaudy. |vivos.

They should have |Debían haber sido suavizados.

been subdued. |

There are fine tones |Hay hermosos matices

of colour in that |en esa pintura.

picture. |

This valuable picture |Este cuadro precioso

is in fine preservation. |está bien conservado.

How well the lights |¡Qué bien distribuídos

and shades are |están los claros y

distributed! |oscuros!

That painter thoroughly |Ese pintor entiende

understands |perfectamente la

the disposition |distribución de los

of the |claros (de las

lights. |luces).

It is in the style of |Es del estilo de Rembrandt.

Rembrandt. |

That great master |Ese gran maestro

formed a style |formó un estilo

adapted to great |adaptado a los

effects. |grandes efectos.

A landscape forms the |Un paisaje forma el

background to |fondo de las figuras

the figures in that |en ese cuadro.

picture. |

This is a watercolour. |Esta es una acuarela (una aguada).

That drawing is from |Ese dibujo es del natural.

nature. |

That artist understands |Ese artista entiende

very well |muy bien el efecto

the effect of light |del claroscuro.

and shade. |

These figures are |Estas figuras están

painted in half |pintadas a media

tone. |tinta.

That painter succeeds |Ese pintor tiene más

better in portrait |éxito con los retratos

than in historical |que con los

painting. |cuadros históricos.

Have you seen that |¿Ha visto V. aquel

pencil-sketch? |bosquejo al lápiz?

No, I was examining |No, estaba examinando

this drawing |este dibujo

in Indian ink. |de tinta china.

I like oil-painting |Me gusta más la pintura

better. |al oleo.

There are two very |Cerca de la ventana

beautiful sea-pieces |hay dos marinas

near the |muy hermosas.

window. |

The reflections in the |Los reflejos en el agua

water are admirable. |son admirables.

See those clouds, how |Vea V. esas nubes,

skilfully the lights |¡qué bien se han

are managed? |manejado las luces!

I am delighted with |Estoy muy contento

all I have seen. |con todo lo que he

|visto.

I think we have seen |Creo que hemos visto

everything. |todo.

Let us go. |Vámonos.

We will come again |Volveremos mañana.

to-morrow. |

_Chess._ |_Ajedrez._

Let us play a game |Juguemos una partida

at chess. |de ajedrez.

I like it better than |Me gusta más que el

whist, or even |whist, o el piquete.

piquet. |

I do not know the |No conozco bien el

game well. |juego.

Where is the chess-board. |¿Dónde está el tablero?

Here it is, with the |Aquí está, con las

chess men. |piezas.

I want a bishop. |Me falta un alfil.

Your queen is not in |Su reina de V. no está

its proper place. |en su casilla.

Who begins? |¿Quién sale?

Let us draw lots. |Echemos suertes.

I have the first move. |Yo soy mano.

It is a great advantage. |Es una gran ventaja.

I will move this man. |Adelantaré esta pieza.

Your pieces are well |Sus piezas de V. están

supported. |bien apoyadas.

I am afraid I must |Temo que tendré que

exchange pieces. |cambiar de piezas.

I have lost a knight. |He perdido un caballo.

I must castle. |Tengo que enrocar.

You cannot castle |V. no puede enrocar

after having |después de haber

moved your king. |movido el rey.

Check to the king. |Jaque al rey.

I will cover this check |Cubriré este jaque con

with my castle. |la torre.

I take it. |La tomo.

I cannot win. |No puedo ganar.

It is a drawn game. |Son tablas.

I was in hopes you |Esperaba que V. me

would have given |diese mate (jaquemate).

me checkmate. |

I cannot play with you. |No puedo jugar con V.

What odds will you |¿Qué ventaja me da

give me? |V.?

If you will give me a |Si V. quiere darme

castle, I will try |una torre, probaré

another game. |otra partida.

It is more than I |Es más de lo que debo

ought to give, but |darle, pero lo haré

I will do it with |con gusto.

pleasure. |

_On the Spanish_ |_Sobre la Lengua_

_Language._ |_Española._

Do you speak Spanish? |¿Habla V. español?

I speak it a little. |Lo hablo un poco.

I speak it just enough |Lo hablo bastante

to make myself |para hacerme entender.

understood. |

He speaks Spanish |Habla español bastante

fairly well. |bien.

Speak Spanish to me. |Hábleme V. en español.

You pronounce it well. |V. lo pronuncia bien.

What book are you |¿Qué libro traduce

translating? |V.?

I have translated P.'s |He traducido las

Fables. |Fábulas de P.

Now I am translating |Ahora estoy traduciendo

the extracts in |los extractos

Hossfeld's Spanish |en el libro de

Composition |Composición y

and Idioms. |Modismos Españoles

|de Hossfeld.

I afterwards compare |Después comparo mi

my work with the |trabajo con la

translation in the |traducción dada

key. |en la clave.

In order to know a |Para saber a fondo

language thoroughly, |una lengua, la

grammar |gramática es absolutamente

is absolutely necessary. |necesaria.

In order to speak a |Para hablar bien una

language well, |lengua, es preciso

you must learn |aprender la

phraseology. |fraseología.

One may be able to |Se puede leer y escribir

read and write a |una lengua

language and yet |sin poder hablarla.

be unable to |

speak it. |

In Spanish the written |En español la lengua

language does |escrita no difiere

not differ much |mucho de la lengua

from the spoken |hablada.

language. |

What grammar do you use? |¿Qué gramática usa V.?

I am using Hossfeld's |Estoy estudiando la

Grammar, and I |Gramática de

find it invaluable, |Hossfeld y la

especially for |encuentro excelente,

commercial purposes. |especialmente

|para fines

|comerciales.

How long have you |¿Cuánto tiempo hace

been learning |que aprende V.

Spanish? |el español?

About ten months. |Unos diez meses.

You have made a |V. ha hecho mucho

great deal of progress. |progreso.

I would advise you |Le aconsejo a V. que

to continue to |continúe aplicándose.

apply yourself to |

it. |

Spanish is a very important |El español es una

language; |lengua muy importante;

it is spoken not |se habla

only in Spain, |no sólo en España,

but also in parts |sino también

of Africa, in |en partes de Africa,

Mexico, Central |en Méjico,

and South America, |Centro y Sud

the West |América, las Indias

Indies, and in the |Occidentales, y

Philippine Islands. |en las Islas Filipinas.

English and Spanish |El inglés y el español

are two of the |son dos de las

most useful languages |lenguas más útiles

that one |que se pueden

can learn. |aprender.

English is a language |El inglés es una lengua

of great commercial |de gran valor

value. |comercial.

I learnt Spanish at |Aprendí el español en

school; I took |la escuela; tomé

many lessons in |muchas lecciones

classes and privately; |en clase y privadamente;

I know |sé bastante

my grammar |bien la gramática,

pretty well, and |y comprendo

understand nearly |casi todo

everything I read, |lo que leo, pero no

but cannot say |puedo decir dos

two words in an |palabras de una

intelligible manner. |manera inteligible.

What ought |¿Qué debo

I to do? |hacer?

Hear Spanish spoken; |Oír hablar español;

have a master |tener un profesor

who speaks to |que le hable en

you in Spanish--very |español--muy lentamente

slowly at |al principio,

first, and then |y después

more quickly,--on |más de prisa,--sobre

subjects which |asuntos que

are familiar to |le sean a V. familiares.

you. |

Is it then more useful |¿Es, pues, más útil oír

to listen, and |y tratar de comprender

to try to understand |lo que se

what is |dice en una lengua,

said in a language, |que tratar de

than to try to |hablarla por sí

speak it one's |mismo?

self? |

Both are useful and |Las dos cosas son útiles

necessary. |y necesarias.

Read aloud as much |Lea V. en alta voz

as you can. |cuanto pueda.

_Hiring Apartments._ |_Alquilar Cuartos._

Can you tell me if |¿Puede V. decirme si

there are any |hay cuartos desalquilados

apartments to be |en esta

had in this street? |calle?

Yes, Sir, there are |Si, Señor, hay varios,

several, in this |en esta calle y en

street and in the |las contiguas.

adjoining ones. |

I have seen from |He visto por su anuncio

your advertisement |en el periódico

in the newspaper |que tiene V.

that you |cuartos que alquilar.

have some rooms |¿Puedo

to let. Can I see |verlos ?

them? |

Certainly, Sir. |Seguramente, Señor.

On which floor are they? |¿En qué piso están?

I have a sitting-room |Tengo en el primer

and a bedroom |piso una sala y un

on the first floor, |dormitorio (una

and a bedroom on |alcoba), y en

the second. |el segundo un

|dormitorio.

These two rooms will |Estos dos cuartos espero

suit you, I hope. |que le convendrán

|a V.

They are well furnished |Están bien amueblados

and decorated. |y decorados.

How much do you |¿Cuánto pide V. por

want for these |estos cuartos?

rooms? |

Fifteen pesetas a |Quince pesetas por

week, including |semana, incluso el

attendance. |servicio.

Could I have my |¿Podría comer aquí?

meals here? I |Necesitaría tomar

should want breakfast, |el almuerzo y a

and sometimes |veces la comida

dinner too. |también.

Yes, Sir, I shall be |Si, Señor, tendré mucho

happy to supply |gusto en servirle

the meals you |las comidas

require, and have |que necesite, y no

no doubt you will |dudo que estará

be satisfied with |V. contento con

our table. |nuestra mesa.

How much do you |¿Cuánto pide V. por

charge for breakfast |el almuerzo y la

and dinner? |comida?

Two pesetas for |Dos pesetas por el almuerzo,

breakfast, and |y tres

three for dinner. |por la comida.

Shall I have to pay |¿Tendré algo que pagar

any extras? |aparte?

No, Sir, none except |No, Señor, nada excepto

the gas, which is |el gas, que

half a peseta a |cuesta medía peseta

week. |por semana.

I suppose you require |Supongo que necesita

some references. |V. referencias.

Yes, Sir, it is usual |Si, Señor, es nuestra

with us to require |costumbre pedir y

and to give references. |dar referencias.

Very good, Madam; |Muy bien, Señora;

here are my references; |aquí tiene V. mis

can I |referencias; ¿podré

come in to-morrow? |entrar mañana?

Certainly, Sir; I shall |Ciertamente, Señor;

have everything |tendré todo preparado

ready for you. |para V.

Very well, here is my |Muy bien, aquí tiene

rent for the first |V. el alquiler para

month. My name |el primer mes. Me

is... |llamo...

I thank you very |Muchas gracias; hasta

much, Sir; I shall |mañana.

see you to-morrow. |

_Engaging a Man-servant._ |_Ajustar un Criado._

Sir, I have heard you |Señor, se me ha dicho

want a servant. |que necesita V. un

|criado.

Yes, who sent you to me? |Sí, ¿quién le mandó a V. aquí?

By whom are you recommended? |¿Por quién viene V. recomendado?

By Mr. B., with whom |Por el señor B., con

I have travelled. |quien he viajado.

I know him very well. |Le conozco muy bien.

On his recommendation |Con su recomendación,

I shall not |no tengo inconveniente

hesitate to engage |en tomarle

you. |a V. a mi

|servicio.

I suppose you possess |Supongo que V. tiene

the qualifications |las calidades necesarias.

I want. |

I shall stay in this |Me quedaré en esta

town a fortnight |ciudad quince días

longer. |más.

Where have you travelled? |¿Dónde ha viajado V.?

I have travelled in |He viajado en Alemania

Germany and Italy. |e Italia.

Will you accompany |¿Quiere V. acompañarme

me to Switzerland? |a Suiza?

Have you performed |¿Ha hecho V. ese viaje

that journey before? |antes?

Sir, I am a Swiss. |Señor, soy Suizo.

How old are you? |¿Cuántos años tiene V.?

Are you a married man? |¿Es V. casado?

Have you been long |¿Ha estado V. mucho

in Germany? |tiempo en Alemania?

Have you travelled |¿Ha viajado V. mucho

much in France? |en Francia?

Can you ride a horse? |¿Sabe V. montar a caballo?

Can you write? |¿Sabe V. escribir?

Yes, Sir. |Sí, Señor.

What languages do |¿Qué lenguas sabe

you know? |(posee) V.?

I understand German |Entiendo el alemán y

and Italian. |el italiano.

I likewise know the |Conozco también las

coins, weights |monedas, pesos y

and measures of |medidas de los

the countries in |países en que he

which I have travelled. |viajado.

You may be very |V. puede serme muy

useful to me. |útil.

What wages do you ask? |¿Qué salario pide V.?

I have always had |He tenido siempre

£20 a year and |veinte libras al

my board. |año y la comida.

I will give you the same. |Le daré lo mismo.

I will give you £3 a |Le daré tres libras al

month, without |mes, sin comida.

board. |

When we travel, I |Cuando viejemos, yo

will pay your expenses. |pagaré sus gastos.

You must give me |Me dará V. todas las

every evening an |noches cuenta exacta

exact account of |de todo lo

everything you |que haya gastado

have laid out for |por cuenta mía.

me. |

I will pay you immediately. |Le pagaré a V. en

|seguida.

I will call on your |Voy a ver a su último

former master. |amo.

_Engaging a Maid-servant._ |_Ajustar una Criada._

Have you been long |¿Hace mucho que

in service? |sirve V.?

What was the last |¿Cuál ha sido su

place you were at? |último empleo?

Do you understand |¿Entiende V. de cocina?

cooking? |

Are you acquainted |¿Entiende V. del manejo

with the management |de una casa?

of a house? |

How old are you? |¿Cuantos años tiene V.?

You seem very young. |Parece V. muy joven.

I am twenty-two. |Tengo veintidós.

Do you understand |¿Entiende V. de costura?

needlework? |

Are you a good |¿Es V. buena costurera?

needlewoman? |

Can you wash fine linen? |¿Sabe V. lavar ropa fina?

Could you occasionally |¿Podría V. reemplazar

replace my |de cuando en

housemaid? |cuando a mi criada

|de mano?

Have you been in |¿Ha servido V. en

many families? |muchas casas?

Whose house have |¿Cuál es la casa que

you just left? |V. acaba de dejar?

Why did you leave |¿Por qué dejó V. su

your place? |empleo?

How long did you remain |¿Cuánto tiempo estuvo

with her? |V. con ella?

Will Mrs. L. give you |¿Le dará a V. la

a character? |señora L. una recomendación

|(un testimonio)?

I have a written |Tengo una recomendación

character from |por escrito

Mrs. L. |de la señora L.

Let me see it; I know |Déjeme V. verla; conozco

her handwriting. |su letra.

Do you like children? |¿Le gustan a V. los niños?

What wages do you expect? |¿Qué salario pide V.?

Mrs. L. gave me fifty |La señora L. me daba

pesetas a month. |cincuenta pesetas

|al mes.

It is a great deal. |Es mucho.

But I think you will |Pero creo que V. me

suit me. |convendrá.

I engage you from |Le tomo a V. desde

this moment. |ahora mismo.

You may come to-morrow. |Podrá V. venir mañana.

_At the Hotel._ |_En el Hotel._

We require two rooms |Necesitamos dos cuartos

with good beds. |con buenas

|camas.

Very well, Sir; will |Muy bien, Señor;

you have the |¿quiere V. tener

kindness to follow |la bondad de seguirme?

me? |

On which floor have |¿En qué piso tiene V.

you rooms disengaged? |cuartos desocupados?

There are some on the |Hay algunos en el segundo,

second, consisting |que consisten

of a drawing |en una sala

and a bedroom. |y un dormitorio.

I have two splendid |Tengo dos cuartos

rooms on the |magníficos en el

third floor. |tercer piso.

Is there a lift? |¿Hay ascensor?

Waiter, have a room |Mozo, prepáreme V.

with a good bed |un cuarto con una

got ready for me. |buena cama.

See that the bed is |Vea V. que la cama

well aired. |esté bien aireada.

Be careful that they |Cuidado que se pongan

put clean sheets |sábanas limpias.

on. |

The sheets are damp, |Las sábanas están

I want some |húmedas, quiero

others. |otras.

I should also like another |Quisiera también otra

blanket. |manta.

I don't mind much |Poco me importa el

what sort of room |cuarto que se me

I have, but I |dé, con tal que

want a good bed, |tenga buena cama

and to be able to |y pueda dormir

sleep quietly. |tranquilamente.

Have a drawing and |Prepárenos una sala y

a bedroom with |un dormitorio con

two beds made |dos camas; enciéndanos

ready for us; |también

have a fire lighted, |un fuego tan

too, as quickly |pronto como posible.

as possible. |

I shall take a warm |Tomaré después un

bath afterwards. |baño caliente.

Where is the |¿Dónde está el

bath-room? |cuarto de baño?

On the same floor as |En el mismo piso que

your room. |su cuarto de V.

Please have a cold |Mande V. preparar

bath made ready |en seguida un

at once. |baño frío.

Let my luggage be |Haga V. subir mi

brought up, and |equipaje, y no

don't forget the |olvide las toallas.

towels. |

We want dinner at six |Queremos comer a las

o'clock. |seis.

Will you dine at table |¿Quiere V. comer en

d'hôte at seven, |la mesa redonda

Sir? |a las siete?

No, I shall dine with |No, comeré con algunos

some friends in |amigos en

town and return |la cuidad y volveré

late. |tarde.

It is very warm in this |Hace mucho calor en

country. Have |este país. ¿Tiene

you any cooling |V. algunos refrescos?

drinks? |

Please reserve us two |Sírvase V. reservarnos

good seats at |dos buenos asientos

table d'hôte. |en la mesa

|redonda.

There is a bell at the |Hay campanilla al

side of the chimney-piece. |lado de la chimenea.

Is there no electric bell? |¿No hay timbre eléctrico?

No, Sir, but we have |No, Señor, pero tenemos

electric light in |luz eléctrica

all the rooms. |en todos los cuartos.

I notice that there is |Veo que no hay ni

neither soap nor |jabón ni agua

fresh water. |fresca.

The servant will put |La criada pondrá todo

everything in order |en orden inmediatamente.

directly. |

Please let me have my bill. |Hágame V. el favor de la cuenta.

Here is your account, Sir. |Aquí tiene V. su cuenta, Señor.

Very well, please receipt it. |Muy bien, sírvase V. poner el recibí.

Waiter here is something for you. |Mozo, aquí tiene V. para sí.

_The Money-changer._ |_El Cambista._

Where could I get my |¿Donde podría cambiar

money changed? |mi dinero?

Where is the nearest |¿Donde está la casa

money-changer's? |de cambio más

|próxima?

Is there a money-changer's |¿Hay algún cambista

close |cerca de aquí?

by? |

I wish to change some |Quiero cambiar algún

English money. |dinero inglés.

What do you give for |¿A cómo paga V. la

a sovereign? |libra esterlina?

Can you change me a |¿Puede V. cambiarme

five-pound note? |un billete de

|banco de cinco

|libras?

What is the rate of |¿A qué tipo está hoy

exchange to-day? |el cambio?

I will take half in |Tomaré la mitad en

silver. |plata.

I should like a peseta's |Quisiera una peseta

worth of coppers. |en calderilla.

Could you cash me |¿Podría V. hacerme

this cheque on |efectivo este cheque

London? |sobre Londres?

_The Theatre._ |_El Teatro._

Is there a good theatre |¿Hay en ésta un buen

(music-hall, |teatro (teatro de

picture-house) here? |variedades, cine)?

Which is the best |¿Cual es el mejor

theatre? |teatro?

Is there a performance |¿Hay función esta noche?

to-night? |

What are they playing? |¿Qué representan?

What time does the |¿A qué hora principia

performance begin? |(es) la función?

What time is the |¿A qué hora acaba

performance over? |(termina) la función?

Is there a good orchestra? |¿Hay buena orquesta?

What are the prices? |¿Cuáles son los precios

|(de las localidades)?

The boxes, the stalls, |Los palcos, las butacas,

the circle, the |el anfiteatro,

gallery (the gods). |la galería (el paraíso).

What time does the |¿A qué hora se abre la

box-office open? |taquilla?

A ticket, a pass, a |Un billete, un billete

pass-out check. |de favor, una contraseña.

Let me have a programme, |Hágame V. el favor

please, |de un programa,

and the book of |y el libreto.

words. |

Can I hire a pair of |¿Puedo alquilar unos

opera glasses? |gemelos?

The interval. |El entreacto.

The curtain. |El telón.

_The Seasons._ |_Las Estaciones._

Winter is over at last. |Al fin se acabó el invierno.

Do you like winter? |¿Le gusta a V. el invierno?

I like it as much as |Me gusta tanto como

summer. |el verano.

You are perhaps the |V. será tal vez el

only one of that |único de esa opinión.

opinion. |

In winter one is not |En invierno no se está

comfortable except |bien sino al lado

by the fireside. |del fuego.

Can you skate? |¿Sabe V. patinar?

Yes, a little. |Sí, un poco.

Have you skated this |¿Ha patinado V. este

winter? |invierno?

The winter has been |El invierno ha sido

very severe this |muy riguroso este

year. |año.

I am glad to see the |Me alegro de ver la

spring. |primavera.

It is the season I like |Es la estación que me

best. |gusta más.

It is the most pleasant |Es la más agradable

of all seasons. |de todas las estaciones.

The season is very |La estación está muy

backward. |atrasada.

I fear we shall have |Temo que tendremos

a very hot summer. |un verano muy

|caluroso.

One would think that |Se diría que las estaciones

the order of the |están todas

seasons had been |trastornadas.

reversed. |

Summer is the season |El verano es la estación

of the harvest. |de la cosecha.

Summer is over. |Ya pasó el verano.

After summer comes |Después del verano

the autumn. |viene el otoño.

Autumn is the season |El otoño es la estación

of vintages. |de las vendimias.

Towards the middle |Hacia mediados del

of autumn the |otoño las mañanas

mornings and |y las tardes

evenings are cool. |son frescas.

Which season do you |¿Cuál estación le

like best, Sir? |gusta a V. más,

|Señor?

Unquestionably, I like |Sin duda alguna, me

the spring best. |gusta más la

|primavera.

Is it as hot in England |¿Hace tanto calor en

as in Spain |Inglaterra como

in the summer? |en España en el verano?

Never. It is not too |Nunca. No hace demasiado

warm in summer |calor en

nor too cold in |el verano ni demasiado

winter. |frío en el

|invierno.

The winter in the |En el norte de España

north of Spain is |el invierno

almost as cold as |es casi tan frío

in England. |como en Inglaterra.

No doubt, but for my |Sin duda, pero por mi

part I should prefer |parte preferiría el

the winter of |invierno del norte

Northern Spain |de España al de

to that of England, |Inglaterra, especialmente

especially |al de

London, as it is |Londres, pues allí

very foggy there. |hace mucha niebla.

You are right; it must |V. tiene razón; se

be mentioned, |debe mencionar,

however, that the |sin embargo, que

fog is not so |la niebla no se

much due to the |debe tanto al

climate of that |clima de aquel

country as to |país como al enorme

the immense |consumo de

quantities of coal |carbón que tiene

consumed daily in |lugar todos los

the dwellings and |días en las casas

numerous |particulares y

manufactories. |y en las muchas fábricas.

I have read that as |He leído que tan pronto

soon as a means of |como se haya inventado

consuming the smoke |un modo de consumir

is invented, London |el humo, Londres

will have a very |tendrá un clima

agreeable climate. |muy agradable.

Let us hope that this |Esperemos que

will soon be the |que sea

case. |pronto.

_The Weather._ |_El Tiempo._

How is the weather? |¿Cómo está el tiempo?

What sort of weather is it? |¿Qué tiempo hace?

Is it fine? |¿Hace buen tiempo?

Yes, it is fine. |Sí, hace buen tiempo,

It is beautiful weather. |Hace un tiempo hermoso.

It is charming weather. |Hace un tiempo magnífico.

It is most delightful weather. |Hace un tiempo delicioso.

The weather is settled. |El tiempo se ha com puesto.

The weather is unsettled |El tiempo está variable

(changeable). |(inconstante, inseguro, tornadizo).

The weather is very close. |El tiempo está muv pesado (bochornoso).

It is getting cloudy. |El cielo se encapota.

It is cloudy. |Está nublado.

It is bad weather. |Hace mal tiempo.

It is very bad weather. |Hace muy mal tiempo.

It is windy. |Hace viento.

It is very windy. |Hace mucho viento.

The wind drops. |Cede el viento.

It is foggy. |Hace niebla.

It is very foggy. |Hace mucha niebla.

It is mild. |Está templado.

It is cool. |Hace fresco.

It is warm. |Hace calor.

It is cold. |Hace frío.

It is very-hot. |Hace mucho calor.

It is very cold |Hace mucho frío.

It is piercingly cold. |Hace un frío penetrante.

It is dry. |Está seco.

It is damp. |Está húmedo.

It is going to rain. |Va a llover.

I feel drops of rain. |Siento gotas de lluvia.

It rains. It is raining. |Llueve. Está lloviendo.

It rains (is raining) |Llueve muy fuerte.

very fast (very hard). |

It pours. It is pouring. |Llueve a cántaros.

It is only a shower. |No es más que un chubasco.

It does not rain. |No llueve.

It is not raining. |

The weather is stormy. |El tiempo está tempestuoso (borrascoso).

We shall have a storm. |Tendremos tempestad.

Do you hear the thunder? |¿Oye V. los truenos?

It thunders. It is |Truena. Está tronando.

thundering. |

The thunder roars. |Suenan los truenos.

It lightens. |Relampaguea. Está relampagueando.

It is lightening. |

It has thundered and |Ha tronado y relampagueado toda la noche.

lightened all night. |

The weather is |El tiempo se está aclarando.

clearing up. |

It freezes. |Hiela.

It is freezing. |

It freezes (is freezing) |Hiela muy fuerte.

very hard. |

The river is frozen. |El río está helado.

We shall have snow. |Tendremos nieve.

There is much snow. |Hay mucha nieve.

It hails. It is hailing. |Graniza. Está granizando.

It thaws. It is thawing. |Deshiela, Está deshelando.

It is dusty. |Hace polvo.

It is very dusty. |Hace mucho polvo.

It snows. It is snowing. |Nieva. Está nevando.

I am very glad of it. |Me alegro de ello.

We shall go sleighing. |Iremos a pasear en trineo.

Have you a sleigh. |¿Tiene V. trineo?

It is good sleighing to-day. |Hoy es buen día para pasear en trineo.

The rain has laid the dust. |La lluvia ha abatido el polvo.

The pavement is slippery. |La acera está resbaladiza.

It is very bad walking. |Se anda con dificultad.

It is daylight. |Es de día.

It is night. |Es de noche.

It is dark. |Está oscuro.

It is very dark. |Está muy oscuro.

It is moonlight. |Hace luna.

It is starlight. |Está estrellado.

The days are drawing in. |Los días disminuyen.

The days begin to get |Los días principian a

shorter. |disminuir.

The days are very short. |Los días son muy cortos.

The days are lengthening. |Los días aumentan.

I am warm. |Tengo calor.

I am cold. |Tengo frío.

It is very cold. |Hace mucho frío.

Are you warm? |¿Tiene V. calor?

Are you cold? |¿Tiene V. frío?

Are you not warm? |¿No tiene V. calor?

Are you not cold? |¿No tiene V. frío?

I am quite wet. |Estoy calado.

I am wet through. |Estoy calado hasta los huesos.

Dry your clothes. |Seque V. su ropa.

We shall have a fine day. |Tendremos buen día.

The sun shines. |Hace sol.

Look at that beautiful |¡Vea V. ese hermoso

rainbow! |arco iris!

What is the weather |¿Qué tiempo hace

like to-day? |hoy?

It is clear. |Está claro.

It is very nice to-day. |Está muy bueno hoy.

What do you think of |Como hace tan buen

a walk in the |tiempo, ¿qué piensa

fields, the weather |V. de un paseo

being so fine? |en los campos?

It seems to me rather |El tiempo me parece

uncertain. |un poco incierto

|(inseguro).

What sort of weather |¿Qué tal estaba el

had you in London |tiempo ayer en

yesterday |Londres cuando

when you left |salió V. de allá?

there? |

It was very foggy, as |Hacía mucha niebla,

is usual during |como de ordinario

this month. |en este mes.

Is it true that in England |¿Es verdad que en

the sun is |Inglaterra no se

invisible during a |ve el sol durante

quarter of the |la cuarta parte

year? |del año?

It is not so bad as |No es tan malo como

that, but there are |eso, pero hay días,

days, especially in |especialmente en

November and |noviembre y febrero,

February, when |en que, con la

we cannot see the |niebla, no podemos

sun, nor even the |ver el sol, ni

lamps in the |tampoco los mismos

streets for the |faroles de las

fog. |calles.

Is it possible? |¿Es posible?

I hope we shall not |Espero que no tendremos

have bad weather |mal tiempo

to-morrow. |mañana.

It rained the whole |Llovía todo el día que

day when we |fuimos al campo.

went into the |

country. |

It does not rain now, |Ya no llueve, volvamos

let us hurry back. |de prisa.

Has much snow fallen? |¿Ha caído mucha nieve?

Yes, the roads are |Sí, los caminos están

covered with |cubiertos de nieve.

snow. |

Snow has been falling |Ha nevado toda la

during the whole |noche.

night. |

There was no snow at |El invierno pasado no

all last winter. |cayó ninguna nieve.

Did you hear the thunder |¿Oyó V. anoche los

last night? |truenos?

Yes, it was a terrible |Sí, era una tempestad

storm, and it |terrible, y llovía a

rained in torrents. |mares.

Do you think the river |¿Cree V. que el río se

will soon freeze |helará pronto?

over? |

I have no doubt that |No dudo que podremos

we shall be able |patinar mañana

to skate to-morrow |si continúa

if this frost |esta helada.

lasts. |

Oh, yes, if it does not |Ah, sí, si entretanto

thaw meanwhile. |no deshiela.

_Periods of Time._ |_Períodos de Tiempo._

Come to-day. |Venga V. hoy.

Go there on Christmas-day. |Vaya V. allá el día

|de Navidad.

It is broad day-light. |Está muy entrado el día.

The day you are coming. |El día que V. venga.

To-day will be fine. |Hará buen tiempo hoy.

I rise in the morning |Me levanto a las seis

at six o'clock. |de la mañana.

Send it to me this |Envíemelo V. esta mañana.

morning. |

Come and spend the |Venga V. a pasar la

evening at my |tarde en mi casa.

house. |

I did it in the fore-noon. |Lo hice antes de mediodía.

I will do it to-morrow |Lo haré mañana por

morning. |la mañana.

I shall see you this |Le veré a V. esta

afternoon. |tarde.

I shall go and see him |Iré a verle pasado

the day after to-morrow. |mañana.

I was there yesterday. |Estuve allí ayer.

He sent it to me two |Me lo envió dos días

days after. |después.

The next day I went there. |Fuí allá al día siguiente.

The next day I saw him. |Le ví el día siguiente.

Two days ago. |Hace dos días.

A fortnight ago. |Hace quince días.

It is three weeks since. |Ya hace tres semanas.

About that time. |Hacia aquel tiempo.

Last month. |El mes pasado.

Next month. |El mes que viene.

Last year. |El año pasado.

Next year. |El año próximo. El año que viene.

The year one thousand |El año mil novecientos

nine hundred and |quince.

fifteen. |

I shall see you at Easter. |Le veré a V. por Pascua.

I shall move at mid-summer. |Mudaré de casa el día de San Juan.

At Michaelmas. |El día de San Miguel.

The quarter is ended. |Ha terminado el trimestre.

The next quarter. |El próximo trimestre.

The first of next month. |El primero del mes que viene.

The second of last month. |El dos del mes pasado.

The fourth of the |El cuatro del mes

present month. |actual.

The last day of the month. |El último día del mes.

At the end of the month. |Al fin del mes.

At the end of the week. |Al fin de la semana.

Towards the middle of |Hacia mediados del

the month. |mes.

Last week. |La semana pasada.

Next week. |La semana que viene.

In a week. |En una semana.

In a fortnight. |En quince días.

This day week (time to come). |De hoy en ocho.

This day fortnight |De hoy en quince.

(time to come). |

This day week (time |Hace una semana.

past). |Hace ocho días.

This day fortnight |Hace una quincena.

(time past). |Hace quince días.

It will soon be a week |Hará pronto una semana

since ... |que...

We shall go there some day. |Iremos allá algún día.

One of these days. |Un día de estos.

He says he will pay |Dice que le pagará a

you some day or |V. algún día.

other. |

I do it daily. |Lo hago todos los días.

Every day. |Todos los días. Cada día.

Every other day. |Cada tercer día. Un día sí y otro no.

A weekly paper. |Un semanal.

A daily paper. |Un diario.

_Time and Dates._ |_Horas y Fechas._

Do you know what time it is? |¿Sabe V. qué hora es?

What time is it? |¿Qué hora es?

I do not know. |No sé. No lo sé.

Could you tell me the time? |¿Podría V. decirme la hora que es?

I cannot tell you exactly. |No puedo decírselo exactamente.

Yes, Sir; it is half-past six. |Sí, Señor; son las seis y media.

Will you kindly tell me |¿Tiene V. la bondad

the time? |de decirme qué

|hora es?

What is the time by |¿Qué hora es por su

your watch? |reloj de V.?

|¿Qué hora tiene

|V.?

It is one o'clock. |Es la una.

It is nearly two o'clock. |Son cerca de las dos.

It is about two o'clock. |Son las dos próximamente.

It is half-past two. |Son las dos y media.

It is on the stroke of |Van a dar las tres.

three. |Las tres están al

|caer.

It is ten minutes past |Son las cinco y diez.

five. |

It is a quarter past |Son las siete y cuarto.

seven. |

It is twenty minutes |Son las ocho y veinte.

past eight. |

It is a quarter to |Son las once menos

eleven. |cuarto.

It has just struck |Acaban de dar las

twelve. |doce.

It is noon. |Es mediodía.

It is midnight. |Es medianoche.

It is early. |Es temprano.

It is late. |Es tarde.

It is very late. |Es muy tarde.

Come about nine |Venga V. a eso de las

o'clock. |nueve.

Is your watch right? |¿Va bien su reloj de V.?

My watch is right. |Mi reloj va bien.

My watch is not right. |Mi reloj no va bien.

My watch is too fast. |Mi reloj adelanta.

My watch is too slow. |Mi reloj atrasa.

It gains a quarter of |Adelanta un cuarto de

an hour every day. |hora todos los días.

It loses half-an-hour |Atrasa media hora todos

every day. |los días.

It has stopped. |Se ha parado.

It stops now and then. |Se para de cuando en cuando.

It does not go. |No anda.

Look at your watch. |Mire V. su reloj.

It is not wound up. |No tiene cuerda.

I forgot to wind it up. |He olvidado darle cuerda.

It is out of order. |Está desarreglado (descompuesto).

Something is broken |Se le ha roto algo.

in it. |

The mainspring is |Se ha roto el muelle

broken. |real.

I think the chain is |Creo que se ha roto

broken. |la cadena.

Have it mended. |Mándelo V. componer.

I am going to send |Voy a mandarlo al

it to the watch-maker. |relojero.

Send it to ... |Mándelo a...

He is a good watch-maker. |Es buen relojero.

Yes, but he charges |Sí, pero cobra demasiado.

too much. |

It is true, but you can |Es verdad, pero se

rely on what he |puede fiar en lo

does. |que hace.

I bought this watch |Compré este reloj en

in Switzerland. |Suiza.

Tell me the time the |Dígame V. a qué hora

train for ... is going |saldrá el tren para...

to start. |

It will start at half-past |Saldrá a la una y

one. |media.

I must leave at three |Tendré que marcharme

o'clock in the |a las tres de la

afternoon. |tarde.

My friend will arrive |Mi amigo llegará por

by the Northern |el ferrocarril del

Railway at four |Norte mañana por

o'clock to-morrow |la mañana a las

morning. |cuatro.

What is the date of |¿Cuál es la fecha de

the letter you |(¿De qué fecha es)

have in your |la carta que tiene

hand? |V. en la mano?

How is the letter |¿Qué fecha tiene la

dated which you |carta que ha recibido

have received |V. de su

from your brother |hermano en...?

in...? |

His letter bears the |Su carta tiene la fecha

date fifth of January, |de 5 de enero de

1915. |1915.

What is the date to-day? |¿A cuántos estamos hoy?

What day of the |¿A cuántos estamos

month is it? |del mes?

What day of the |¿A cuántos del mes

month is this? |estamos hoy?

It is the fifteenth of |Estamos a quince de

March. |marzo.

To-day is the sixteenth. |Hoy estamos a dieciseis.

To-day is the nineteenth |Hoy es día diecinueve

of February. |de febrero.

Is it the first of the |¿Es el primero del

month? |mes?

No, it is the second. |No, es el dos.

I think it is the fifth. |Creo que estamos a cinco.

When will the races |¿Cuándo tendrán lugar

take place--in the |las carreras--por

morning or in the |la mañana o

evening? |por la tarde?

At noon. |A mediodía.

When do you expect |¿Cuando espera V.

to return from |volver de su

your journey? |viaje?

I shall return by the |Volveré por el vapor

steamer "Queen" |"Reina," que deberá

which is due on |llegar el

the first of April. |primero de abril.

_News._ |_Noticias._

Is there any news to-day? |¿Hay noticias hoy?

Is there anything new? |¿Hay algo de nuevo?

Do you know anything new? |¿Sabe V. algo de nuevo?

What is the news? |¿Qué hay de nuevo?

What news is there? |¿Qué noticias hay?

What news do you |¿Que noticias nos trae

bring us? |V.?

Have you not got anything |¿No tiene V. nada de

fresh to tell us? |nuevo que decirnos?

Have you not heard |¿No ha oído V. nada

of anything new? |de nuevo?

What do they talk |¿Qué se dice en la

about in the town? |ciudad?

What is the news in |¿Qué se dice en su

your neighbourhood? |localidad de V.?

I know nothing new. |No sé nada de nuevo.

There is nothing new. |No hay nada de nuevo.

There is no news. |No hay noticias.

I have not heard of |No he oído nada.

anything. |

There is nothing fresh |No se dice nada de

talked about. |nuevo.

There is good news. |Hay buenas noticias.

The news is good. |La noticias son buenas.

There is bad news. |Hay malas noticias.

The news is very bad. |Las noticias son muy malas.

This is good news. |Esta noticia es buena.

This is bad news. |Esta noticia es mala.

I have heard that... |He oído decir que...

I did not hear of that. |No he oído hablar de eso.

Did you read the papers? |¿Ha leído V. los periódicos?

What do the papers say? |¿Qué dicen los periódicos?

I have not read the |No he leído los periódicos

papers to-day. |hoy.

Did you see that in |¿Ha visto V. eso en

any paper? |algún periódico?

It is only mentioned |Se hace mención de

in a private letter. |ello sólamente en

|una carta particular.

Do they say who received |¿Se dice quién recibió

the letter? |la carta?

This news wants |Esta noticia necesita

confirmation. |confirmación.

From whom have you |¿De quién tiene V.

had that news? |esa noticia?

How do you know that? |¿Cómo sabe V. eso?

I have it on good |Lo sé de buena tinta.

authority. |

That news has not |Esa noticia no se ha

been confirmed. |confirmado.

That report has |Ese rumor resulta ser

proved false. |falso.

That is no longer |Ya no se habla más

talked of. |de eso.

Do they still talk of |Se habla todavía de

war? |guerra?

Do they think we |¿Se cree que tendremos

shall have peace? |paz?

It is not likely. |No es probable.

Have you heard from |¿Ha recibido V. noticias

your brother? |de su hermano?

Have you heard lately |¿Ha recibido V. últimamente

from your |noticias

friend? |de su amigo?

Is it long since he |¿Hace mucho (tiempo)

wrote to you? |que no le escribe

|a V.?

I have not heard from |Hace dos meses que

him for two |no tengo noticias

months. |de él.

He has not written |Hace tres semanas

for these three |que no me escribe.

weeks. |

I expect to hear from |Espero noticias de él.

him. |

What does he say to |¿Que le dice a V. de

you about Madrid? |Madrid?

He gives me a description |Me da una descripción

of most |de la mayor

of the curiosities |parte de las

of that city. |curiosidades de

|esa ciudad.

Is he pleased with |¿Le gusta Madrid?

Madrid? |

He is enjoying himself |Tanto se divierte allí

self so much there |que no dice nada

that he does not |de volver.

speak of returning. |

_Age._ |_Edad._

How old are you? |¿Cuántos años tiene V.?

What is your age? |¿Qué edad tiene V. ?

What may be his age? |¿Qué edad tendrá él?

How old may he be? |¿Cuántos años tendrá él?

He will be twelve the |Tendrá doce años el

fifteenth of next |quince del mes

month. |que viene.

I shall soon be ten. |Tendrá pronto diez

|años.

I am twenty-five. |Tengo veinticinco

|años.

How old is your father? |¿Cuántos años tiene su padre de V.?

What is your |¿Qué edad tiene su

brother's age? |hermano de V.?

How old is your |¿Cuántos años tiene

brother? |su hermano de V.?

He is not yet twenty. |No ha cumplido todavía los veinte.

He is not yet of age. |No es todavía mayor de edad.

He is still under age. |Aun es menor.

How old may that child be? |¿Cuántos años tendrá ese niño?

He is only six years old. |Tiene sólamente seis años.

He is tall for his age. |Es alto para su edad.

How old is your sister? |¿Cuantos años tiene su hermana de V.?

She is more than seven. |Tiene más de siete años.

She is almost eight. |Tiene casi ocho años.

She is twenty. |Tiene veinte años.

She is in the flower of |Está en la flor de su

her youth. |juventud.

Your uncle must be |Se tío de V. debe de

very nearly forty |tener cerca de

years old. |cuarenta años.

He is in his forty-second |Ha entrado en los cuarenta

year. |y dos años.

He is in the prime of |Está en la flor de la

life. |edad.

Your grandfather |Su abuelo de V.

looks very aged. |parece muy viejo.

How old do you think |¿Cuántos años le parece

he is? |a V. que tiene?

How old would you |¿Cuántos años le echaría

take him to be? |V.?

He cannot be more |No puede tener más

than eighty. |que ochenta años.

He is eighty-four. |Tiene ochenta y cuatro años.

He is older than I. |Tiene más años que yo.

I did not think him so |No le creía tan viejo.

old. |

He carries his age well. |No representa su edad.

Is your father still |¿Vive todavía su padre

living? |de V.?

He must be very old. |Debe ser muy viejo.

He is just entering |Acaba de entrar en los

his hundredth year. |cien años.

He has become quite |Se ha vuelto niño.

childish. |

_Asking and Giving_ |_Pedir y Dar Consejo._

_Advice._ |

What shall we do? |¿Qué haremos?

What must we do? |¿Qué debemos hacer?

What are we to do? |¿Qué hemos de hacer?

What remains for us |¿Qué nos queda que

to do? |hacer?

What is to be done? |¿Qué se ha de hacer?

We must decide something. |Tendremos que tomar

|alguna resolución.

I am quite puzzled. |Estoy muy perplejo.

I do not know what to do. |No sé qué hacer.

I am greatly embarrassed. |Estoy en el mayor embarazo.

We are very much |Estamos muy perplejos.

perplexed. |

If I were you. |Si fuera V. Yo que V.

If I were in your |Si estuviera en su

place. |lugar de V.

I advise you to... |Le aconsejo a V. que...

I am of opinion that |Soy de opinión que V.

you should go |debe ir allá.

there. |

If you will take my |Si quiere V. seguir mi

advice you will |consejo, lo hará.

do it. |

An idea strikes me. |Se me ocurre una idea.

I have been thinking |He pensado en eso.

of that. |

A thought has struck me. |Me ha ocurrido una idea.

Let me alone. |Déjeme V. en paz.

Let us do one thing. |Hagamos una cosa.

I have changed my mind. |He mudado de opinión.

Let us do something else. |Hagamos otra cosa.

We must go another |Tendremos que emprenderlo

way to work. |de otro modo.

What do you say |¿Qué dice V. de ello?

about it? |¿Qué le parece a V.?

What do you think of it? |¿Qué piensa V. (opina V.) de ello?

I think as you do. |Opino como V.

It is very well thought |Está muy bien pensado.

out. |

It is very well imagined. |Está muy bien concebido.

It is a good idea. |Es buena idea.

It is a very good idea. |Es muy buena idea.

I am of your opinion. |Soy de la opinión de V.

It is the best way. |Es el mejor modo.

Would it not be better...? |¿No sería mejor...?

It is the best we can do. |Es lo mejor que podemos hacer.

It is the only thing |Es la única cosa que

we have to do. |nos queda que hacer.

That is the only |Ese es el único partido

course we can take. |que podemos tomar.

_Affirming and_ |_Afirmar y Negar._

_Denying._ |

I am going to tell you |Voy a decirle a V.

that... |que...

I assure you that... |Le aseguro a V. que...

That I assure you. |Eso se lo aseguro a V.

That I can assure you. |Eso se lo puedo asegurar a V.

You may rely upon |Puede V. fiarse en lo

what I tell you. |que le digo.

There is no doubt about it. |No cabe duda.

You are right. |Tiene V. razón.

You are quite right. |Está V. muy en lo cierto.

Yes. No. |Sí. No.

I say it is. |Digo que sí.

I say it is not. |Digo que no.

I maintain that it is so. |Sostengo que es así.

I maintain that it is |Sostengo que no es

not so. |así.

I suppose so. |Supongo que sí.

I suppose not. |Supongo que no.

I should say so. |Me parece que sí.

Certainly. |Cierto que sí.

Certainly not. |Cierto que no.

You may well think that... |Bien puede V. pensar que...

You may easily think |V. puede fácilmente

that... |creer que...

Do you think so? |¿Lo cree V.? ¿Lo

|cree V. así?

I think so. |Lo creo. Así lo creo.

I think so too. |Yo lo creo también.

I should think so! |¡Ya lo creo!

I think not. |Creo que no.

I do not think so. |No lo creo.

I should think not indeed! |¡Eso sí que no!

You must know that... |V. debe saber que...

I must tell you... |Debo decirle a V....

I am inclined to think... |Me inclino a creer...

I dare say it is so. |No dudo que será así.

What do you mean? |¿Qué quiere V. decir?

I do not know what |No sé lo que V. quiere

you mean. |decir.

Is it certain that...? |¿Es cierto que...?

Is it true that...? |¿Es verdad que...?

Yes, it is true. |Sí, es verdad.

It is quite true. |Es muy verdad.

It is positive. |Es positivo.

It is only too true. |Es demasiado cierto.

It is a fact. |Es un hecho.

It is an absolute fact. |Es un hecho positivo.

Are you sure of what |¿Está V. seguro de lo

you say? |que dice?

Would you believe that...? |¿Querrá V. creer que...?

I could believe it. |Podría creerlo.

Do you believe it? |¿Lo cree V.?

I believe it. |Lo creo.

I believe so too. |Yo lo creo también.

That I believe. |Eso lo creo yo.

Do not believe it. |No lo crea V.

I do not believe it. |No lo creo.

I do not believe a |No creo ni una palabra

word of it. |de ello.

I emphatically deny it. |Lo niego rotundamente.

No such thing. |No hay tal cosa.

Are you quite sure of it? |¿Está V. seguro de ello?

Nothing is more certain. |Nada hay más cierto.

I answer for it. |Respondo de ello.

I could not answer for it. |No podría responder de ello.

You may believe it. |Puede V. creerlo.

It cannot be true. |No puede ser verdad.

You are mistaken. |Se engaña V. Se equivoca V.

It is not true. |No es verdad.

It is a fib. |Es mentira (cuento, historia).

It is a pure invention. |Es pura invención.

There is nothing more |Nada hay más falso.

untrue. |

I affirm that.... |Afirmo que...

I give you my word |Doy a V. mi palabra.

for it. |

Upon my honour. |Palabra de honor.

Upon my word of honour. |Bajo mi palabra de honor.

Is it really true? |¿Es eso verdad?

I can hardly believe it. |Apenas si puedo creerlo.

I heard it said. |Lo he oído decir.

Everybody says so. |Todo el mundo lo dice.

We must not always |No se debe creer

give credit to all |siempre todo lo

we hear people |se dice.

say. |

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Surprise._ |_Sorpresa._

What! |¡Cómo!

Truly! |¡En verdad!

Really! |¡De veras!

Is it possible! |¡Es posible!

Could it be possible! |¡Será posible!

Is it really possible! |¡Pero es posible!

How can that be! |¡Cómo puede ser eso!

How is that possible! |¡Cómo es posible eso!

That is impossible! |¡Eso es imposible!

It is not possible! |¡No es posible!

That cannot be! |¡Eso no puede ser!

I cannot think how...! |¡No puedo figurarme cómo...!

I am surprised! |¡Me extraño!

I am quite astonished! |¡Me extraño mucho!

That surprises me! |¡Eso me extraña!

You surprise me! |¡V. me sorprende!

You astonish me! |¡V. me asombra!

This is what surprises me! |¡Esto es lo que me sorprende!

That quite astonishes me! |¡Eso me sorprende mucho!

I wonder at it! |¡Me admiro de ello!

This is quite astonishing! |¡Esto es muy sorprendente!

It is incredible |

(inconceivable)! |¡Es increíble (inconcebible)!

It is a thing not to |¡Es cosa que no se

be conceived! |puede concebir!

That is unheard of! |¡Eso es inaudito!

It is a thing unheard of! |¡Es cosa inaudita!

It is strange! |¡Es extraño! ¡Es raro!

That is very strange! |¡Eso es muy extraño!

That is a strange sort |¡Es por cierto cosa

of business indeed! |bastante extraña!

How strange! |¡Qué raro!

What a strange (an |¡Qué cosa más rara

extraordinary) |(tan extraordinaria)!

thing! |

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Probability._ |_Probabilidad._

That is probable. |Eso es probable.

That is very likely. |Eso es muy verosímil.

It is likely enough. |Es bastante verosímil.

That is not unlikely. |Eso no es inverosímil.

That is hardly probable. |Eso no es muy probable.

That is not probable. |Eso no es probable.

That is very probable. |Eso es muy probable.

That is more than probable. |Eso es más que probable.

It is very possible. |Es muy posible.

There is nothing impossible |Nada tiene de imposible.

in it. |

That is not impossible. |Eso no es imposible.

I see nothing impossible |No veo en ello nada

in it. |de imposible.

Perhaps. |Tal vez.

Perhaps so. |Puede que sí.

That may be. |Eso puede ser.

That might be so. |Eso podría ser.

I do not wonder at it. |No me admiro de ello.

I am not surprised at it. |No me causa extrañeza.

That does not astonish me. |Eso no me asombra.

That does not surprise |Eso no me sorprende.

me. |

It is not astonishing. |No es asombroso.

It is not surprising. |No es sorprendente.

There is nothing surprising |Nada hay de sorprendente

in it. |en ello.

You do not surprise me. |V. no me sorprende.

I should not wonder at it. |No me causaría extrañeza.

That would not surprise me. |Eso no me sorprendería.

There would be nothing |Nada tendría de particular.

extraordinary |

about it. |

It is quite natural. |Es muy natural.

Of course. |Naturalmente. Por de contado.

No wonder. |No hay que extrañar.

It is a matter of course. |Es cosa natural. Es de cajón.

That is understood. |Eso se entiende.

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Sorrow._ |_Sentimiento._

I am sorry for it. |Lo siento.

I am very sorry for it. |Lo siento mucho.

I am extremely sorry |Lo siento muchísimo

for it. |(infinito).

How sorry I am for it! |¡Cuánto lo siento!

I am inconsolable. |Estoy inconsolable.

It makes me quite unhappy. |Me causa mucho pesar.

It vexes me beyond |Me contraria más de

expression. |lo podría decir.

It is a pity. |Es lástima.

It is a great pity. |Es una gran lástima.

It is a real pity. |Es una verdadera lástima.

What a pity! |¡Qué lástima!

It is a sad thing. |Es cosa triste.

It is a painful case. |Es un caso doloroso.

That is very vexing. |Eso es muy molesto.

That is very disagreeable. |Eso es muy desagradable.

It is very sad. |Es muy triste.

It is a cruel case. |Es un caso cruel.

That is very hard. |Eso es muy duro.

This is shocking. |Esto es espantoso.

That is very unfortunate. |Eso es muy desgraciado.

It is a great misfortune. |Es una gran desgracia.

It is very regrettable. |Es muy sensible.

It is dreadful. |Es horrible.

It is terrible. |Es terrible.

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Joy._ |_Alegría._

I am very pleased. |Estoy satisfechísimo (contentísimo).

I am very glad. |Me alegro mucho.

I am very happy. |Estoy muy contento.

I am delighted. |Estoy encantado.

I am extremely happy |Me alegro mucho de

to hear it. |saberlo.

They are very glad of it. |Se alegran mucho de ello.

We congratulate you |Felicitamos a V. por

on it. |ello.

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Blame._ |_Censura._

Shame! |¡Vergüenza!

Are you not ashamed? |¿No tiene V. vergüenza?

Are you not ashamed |¿No se avergüenza

of yourself? |V.?

You ought to be ashamed. |Debiera V. avergonzarse.

I am ashamed of you. |Tengo vergüenza de V.

What a shame! |¡Qué vergüenza!

It is shameful. |Es vergonzoso.

It is a shameful thing. |Es cosa vergonzosa.

It is very bad. |Es muy malo.

How naughty that is! |¡Qué feo es eso!

That is very wicked. |Eso es muy perverso.

It is abominable. |Es abominable.

How can you be so wicked? |¿Cómo puede V. ser tan malvado?

How could you do so? |¿Cómo ha podido V. hacer eso?

How came you to do so? |¿Cómo ha llegado V. a hacerlo?

You are very wicked. |V. es muy malo.

Why did you do that? |¿Por qué ha hecho V. eso?

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Anger._ |_Cólera._

I am very angry. |Estoy muy enfadado.

I am not in a good humour. |No estoy de buen humor.

He is very cross. |Está muy enojado.

I am cross with you. |Estoy enfadado con V.

I am offended. |Estoy ofendido.

I am exasperated. |Estoy exasperado.

I am beside myself. |Estoy fuera de mí.

You see me in a terrible |V. me ve que estoy

passion. |muy encolerizado.

It makes me quite mad. |Me pone furioso.

That is very wrong of you. |Eso está muy mal en V.

You are very much to |V. tiene mucha culpa.

blame. |

You are quite wrong. |V. está muy equivocado.

How did you dare to |¿Cómo se ha atrevido

do so? |V. a hacerlo?

I am not satisfied with |No estoy contento con

you. |V.

I am quite displeased |Estoy muy descontento

with you. |con V.

I shall be very angry. |Estaré muy enfadado.

Be quiet. |Estése V. quieto.

Will you soon have done? |¿Acabará V. pronto?

Can you not be quiet? |¿No puede V. estarse quieto?

I tell you beforehand |Le prevengo a V.

that.... |que...

I warn you that.... |Le advierto a V. que...

I warn you of it. |Se lo advierto a V.

Pay attention to what |Atienda V. a lo que

I say. |le digo.

Mind what I have |Tenga V. presente lo

told you. |que le he dicho.

I will not have that. |No quiero eso.

I will not suffer that. |No permitiré eso.

I will have it so. |Lo quiero así.

I insist upon it. |Insisto en ello.

Mind it does not happen |Cuidado que no pase

again. |otra vez.

Do not do so any more. |No vuelva V. a hacerlo más.

Don't be impertinent. |No sea V. impertinente.

Silence! hold your tongue. |¡Silencio! cállese V.

Will you hold your tongue? |¿Quiere V. callarse?

No arguing. |Nada de razones.

Don't answer. |No responda V.

Get out quickly. |Váyase V. pronto.

I will see you no more. |No quiero verle a V. más.

Your conduct is inexcusable. |Su conducta de V. es inexcusable.

This is not the first |Esta no es la primera

time you have |vez que V. me ha

annoyed me. |contrariado.

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Antipathy and Aversion._ |_Antipatía y Aversión._

I do not like that man. |No me gusta aquel hombre.

I detest that man. |Detesto a ese hombre.

I cannot bear him. |No puedo sufrirle.

His manners are repellent. |Sus modales son repugnantes.

He has not a pleasing |No tiene cara agradable.

countenance. |

His looks are not |Su semblante no es

prepossessing. |simpático.

There is something |Hay algo de repugnante

displeasing in his |en sus modales.

manners. |

I cannot restrain the |No puedo reprimir la

aversion I feel for |aversión que siento

him. |para él.

He has no notion of |No tiene idea de la

propriety. |delicadeza.

He has no regard for |No tiene respeto para

anybody. |nadie.

That makes him hated. |Eso le hace odioso.

He is hated by everybody. |Todo el mundo le aborrece.

I avoid him as much |Le huyo cuanto puedo.

as I can. |

He bores me much. |Me aburre mucho.

His language is offensive. |Su lenguaje es ofensivo.

He talks most extravagantly. |Habla con mucha extravagancia.

He likes to dictate |Le gusta mandar a

to everyone. |todo el mundo.

What an insupportable being! |¡Qué hombre tan insoportable!

What a tiresome person! |¡Qué sujeto tan molesto!

Shall we never be able |¿No podremos deshacernos

to get rid of him? |nunca de él?

I wish he would go. |Quisiera que se fuese.

At last he has gone. |Por fin se ha marchado.

I would rather have |Antes aceptaría la palabra

the word of an |de un hombre

honest man than |honrado que el

his oath. |juramento de ése.

The hatred of that |El odio de ese hombre

man is less |es menos peligroso

dangerous than |de lo que

you think. |V. piensa.

_Expressions of_ |_Expresiones de_

_Sympathy and Friendship._ |_Simpatía y Amistad._

He is my friend. |Es mi amigo.

He is a friend of mine. |Es amigo mío.

He is my best friend. |Es mi mejor amigo.

He is my intimate friend. |Es mi amigo íntimo.

We are intimate friends. |Somos amigos íntimos.

I am sincerely attached |Le quiero sinceramente.

to him. |

Our friendship is |Nuestra amistad es

reciprocal. |recíproca.

Our dispositions are |Somos del mismo

alike. |carácter.

We are closely united. |Somos estrechamente unidos.

We agree perfectly well. |Nos entendemos perfectamente.

He has given me |Me ha dado muchas

many proofs of |pruebas de su

his friendship. |amistad.

I hope we shall never |Espero que jamás nos

part. |separaremos.

I felt an attachment |He simpatizado con

for him the first |él desde la primera

time I met him. |vez que le vi.

We love each other |Nos queremos como

like brothers. |hermanos.

There is no secret |No nos ocultamos nada.

between us. |

We have no secrets |No tenemos secretos

from each other. |el uno para el otro.

I would do anything |Haría cualquier cosa

for him. |por él.

He is very attentive |Es muy obsequioso

to me. |para conmigo.

Nobody esteems you |Nadie le aprecia a V.

more than I do. |más que yo.

He is the best of my |Es el mejor de mis

friends. |amigos.

_Correspondence._ |_Correspondencia._

Mr. (or Esq.) |Sr. (or Sr. D. before a

|Christian name or

|its initial).

Messrs. |Sres. (Sres. D. is seldom used).

Mrs. |Sra. (or Sra. Da. as above).

Miss |Srta. (or Srta. Da.).

Sir, Dear Sir, |Muy Sr. mío: Muy Sr. nuestro:

Dear Sirs, Gentlemen, |Muy Sres. míos: Muy Sres. nuestros:

Madam, Dear Madam, |Muy Sra. mía: Muy Srta. mía:

My dear Sir, |Muy Sr. mío y amigo:

Dear father, |Querido padre:

Dear mother, |Querida madre:

My dear friend, |Mi querido amigo: Mi querida amiga.

_To begin a Letter._ |_Principiar una Carta._

I beg to inform you ... |Tengo el honor de informarle(s)...

We take the liberty of |Nos tomamos la libertad

informing you ... |de informarle(s)...

I hasten to ... |Me apresuro a...

We beg to acknowledge |Tenemos el honor de

receipt of |acusarle(s) recibo

your letter of ... |de su carta de...

I regret to... |Siento (tener que)...

Your favour of the |Oportunamente nos

15th inst. duly |favoreció su grata

reached us. |15 de actual.

We enclose herewith... |Adjunto remitimos...

Confirming our letter |Confirmándole(s) nuestra

of the 29th ult.... |carta de

|29 del ppdo....

I have just received |Acabo de recibir su

your letter of the |carta del 10 corriente.

10th inst. |

I am exceedingly |Agredezco a V. muchísimo...

obliged to you for... |

I was very sorry to |He sentido mucho saber...

hear... |

I thank you for your |Agradezco a V. su

kind letter of... |amable carta de...

I had the honour of |Tuve el honor de

writing to you on |escribirle a V. el

the 12th ult. |12 del mes ppdo.

The person who will |El dador (portador)

hand you this letter |de la presente es

is Mr. X. who |el Sr. X., quien

lives in the same |vive en la misma

town as I. |ciudad que yo.

Dear friend, I cannot |Amigo mío: No puedo

make out |comprender su silencio;

your silence; what |¿qué ha sido

has become of you? |de V.?

_To end a Letter._ |_Concluir una Carta._

I am, dear Sir, yours |Soy de V. atento S.

truly, |S.[28] Q.B.S.M.[29]

We remain, dear Sirs, |Quedamos de Vs.

Yours faithfully, |atentos S.S. Q.B.S.M.

Without further, I remain, |Sin más, me repito de

Yours truly, |V. atto. S.S. etc.

Awaiting your reply, |En espera de su contestación,

I remain, Yours |quedo

faithfully, |de V. afmo. S.S.

Always at your service, |Siempre a las órdenes

I remain,... |de V. me repito

|suyo afmo. S.S.

Yours very truly, |De V. muy atto. y S.S.

Sincerely yours, |Suyo afmo. S.S. y amigo

Your sincere friend, |Su amigo que le aprecia

Your affectionate son, |Su hijo que le ama

We beg to subscribe |Tenemos el honor de

ourselves, Gentlemen, |suscribirnos de

your |Vs. sus más atentos

most obedient |y S.S. Q.B.S.M.

servants, |

=English and Spanish Idiomatic |

Expressions and Proverbs.= |

* * * * * |

Expresiones Idiomáticas y |

Refranes Ingleses y Españoles. |

* * * * * |

ENGLISH. |SPANISH.

He was caught in the |Fué cogido infraganti

very act. |(en flagrante delito).

Much ado about nothing. |Mucho ruído y pocas nueces.

Without more ado. |Sin más ni más.

To be on the alert. |Estar alerta. Estar sobre aviso.

After all. |Al fin y al cabo.

Grasp all, lose all. |Quien mucho abarca,

|poco aprieta. La

|codicia rompe el

|saco.

Once for all. |De una vez para siempre.

When all comes to all. |Con todo eso.

I have an appointment |Tengo cita con él.

with him. |

Make an appointment |Deme V. hora para

with me. |verle.

Arm in arm. |Del brazo. De bracete.

On good authority. |De buena tinta.

Be it as it may. |Sea como fuere.

As you make your |Quien mala cama hace,

bed so you must |en ella se yace.

lie on it. |

Early to bed, and |Si quieres buena fama,

early to rise, |no te dé el sol en

makes a man |la cama.

healthy, wealthy |

and wise. |

The beginning is the |El primer paso es el

difficulty. |que cuesta.

Well begun is half |Obra empezada, medio

done. |acabada.

He betrayed himself. |Se vendió.

Between you and me. |Para entre los dos.

Birds of a feather |Dios los cría y ellos

flock together. |se juntan.

A bird in the hand is |Más vale pájaro en

worth two in the |mano que buitre

bush. |volando.

To kill two birds with |Matar dos pájaros de

one stone. |un tiro.

A little bird told me. |Me lo ha dicho un pajarito.

To come to blows. |Venir a las manos.

Without striking a |Sin dar un golpe.

blow. |

We are in the same |Nos hallamos en el

boat. |mismo trance.

To blow out one's |Levantarse la tapa de

brains. |los sesos.

A bone of contention. |Una manzana de discordia.

What is bred in the |La cabra tira al monte.

bone will never |Genio y figura

come out of the |hasta la sepultura.

flesh. |

To bribe someone. |Untarle a alguno las manos.

New brooms sweep |Escoba nueva barre

clean. |bien.

He does not beat |No se anda por las

about the bush. |ramas.

To put the cart before |Tomar el rábano por

fore the horse. |las hojas.

They lead a cat and |Viven como perros y

dog life. |gatos.

Changes are pleasant. |En la variedad está el gusto.

Charity begins at |La caridad bien ordenada

home. |empieza

|por sí (por uno

|propio).

A burnt child dreads |El gato escaldado del

fire. |agua fría huye.

Spare the rod and |Ese te quiere bien

spoil the child. |que te hace llorar.

He is a chip off the |De tal palo, tal astilla.

old block. |

To carry coals to |Llevar hierro a Vizcaya.

Newcastle. |

Cut your coat according |Cual el año tal el jarro.

to your cloth. |

It is not the coat that |El hábito no hace al

makes the man. |monje.

First come, first |Primer venido, primer

served. |servido.

Tell me your company, |Dime con quien andas,

and I will tell |y te diré quien

you your character. |eres.

Too many cooks spoil |Barco que mandan

the broth. |muchos pilotos, pronto

|se va a pique.

To pluck up courage. |Hacer de tripas corazón.

Much cry and little |Mucho ruido y pocas

wool. |nueces.

There is many a slip |De la mano a la boca,

'twixt the cup |se pierde la sopa.

and the lip. |

To be at daggers drawn. |Comerse unos a otros.

To look daggers. |Comerse a uno con la

|vista (con los ojos).

The better the day, |En buen día, buenas

the better the deed. |obras.

None so deaf as those |No hay peor sordo

who won't hear. |que el que no

|quiere oír.

To make ducks and drakes |Derrochar el dinero.

with one's money. |

To put all one's eggs |Poner toda la carne

in one basket. |en el asador.

He is out of his element. |Está fuera de su centro.

They find it very hard |Encuentran mucha dificultad

to make both |en redondear

ends meet. |sus rentas.

He had a narrow escape. |De buena se ha librado.

Even or odd. |Pares o nones.

At all events. |En todo caso.

Coming events cast |Por las vísperas se

their shadows before. |conocen los santos.

Don't get excited. |No se altere V. No se sofoque V.

Like father, like son. |De tal padre, tal hijo.

Fine feathers make |Una buena capa todo

fine birds. |lo tapa.

It makes my flesh |Me pone carne de

creep. |gallina.

To take French leave. |Despedirse a la francesa.

Out of the frying-pan |Saltar de la sartén y

into the fire. |dar en las brasas.

She has the gift of |Ella tiene mucho pico.

the gab. |

Ill-gotten gain never |Lo ajeno no hace

prospers. |heredero.

The game is not |Gastamos la pólvora

worth the candle. |en salvos.

To make game of someone. |Mofarse de alguno.

God helps those who |A quien madruga, Dios

help themselves. |le ayuda.

All is not gold that |No es oro todo lo que

glitters. |reluce.

To kill the goose that |Matar la gallina que

lays the golden |pone el huevo de

eggs. |oro.

To bring grist to the |Llevar el agua a su

mill. |molino.

Habit is second nature. |La costumbre es otra

|naturaleza.

It makes one's hair |Le pone a uno los

stand on end. |pelos de punta.

To go halves. |Ir a medias.

As if nothing had |Como si nada hubiera

happened. |pasado. Como si

|tal cosa.

To be hard up. |Hallarse en apuros.

The more haste, the |Vísteme despacio que

less speed. |estoy de prisa.

Make hay while the |Al hierro caliente batir

sun shines. |de repente.

Head or tail. |Cara o cruz.

I cannot make head |Esto no tiene pies ni

or tail of this. |cabeza.

They are over head |Están empeñados hasta

and ears in debt. |los ojos.

Two heads are better |Más ven cuatro ojos

than one. |que dos.

You need not take it |No hay que tomarlo

to heart. |a pecho.

To take to one's heels. |Apretar los talones.

Honesty is the best |Peso y medida quitan

policy. |al hombre fatiga.

Look not a gift horse |A caballo regalado no

in the mouth. |hay que mirarle el

|diente.

Spare hours. |Horas de recreo (de ocio).

A man's house is his |Mientras en mi casa

castle. |estoy, rey soy.

Hunger is the best |La mejor salsa es el

sauce. |hambre.

There is no hurry. |No corre prisa.

Idleness is the root |La ociosidad es madre

of all evil. |de los vicios.

Joking apart. |Chanzas aparte.

Better late than never. |Más vale tarde que nunca.

He is as thin as a lath. |Está hecho una espátula.

They laugh best who |Al freír será el reír.

laugh last. |Al fin se canta la

|gloria.

He is laughing in his |Se ríe para sí.

sleeve. |

Lightly come, lightly go |Los dineros del sacristán,

|cantando se

|vienen y cantando

|se van.

Listeners never hear |Quien escucha, su mal

good of themselves. |oye.

Literally. |Al pie de la letra.

Every little helps. |Algo es algo.

Many a little makes a |Muchos pocos hacen

mickle. |un mucho.

Look before you leap. |Antes que te cases,

|mira lo que haces.

To cast lots. |Echar suertes.

He has left me in the |Me ha dejado plantado.

lurch. |

Man proposes, God |El hombre propone y

disposes. |Dios dispone.

One man's meat is |Lo que es bueno para

another man's |el hígado es malo

poison. |para el bazo.

I do not like his manners. |No me gustan sus modales.

He has no manners. |No tiene crianza.

Tell that to the marines. |A otro perro con ese hueso.

To hit the mark. |Dar en el blanco.

To miss the mark. |Errar el blanco.

Like master, like man. |Tal amo, tal criado.

As a matter of fact. |En efecto.

It is a matter of taste. |Es cuestión de gustos.

He does not mince matters. |No se para en repulgos.

So many men, so |Tantas cabezas, tantas

many minds. |sentencias.

You are in a nice |En buena se ha metido

mess now. |V. ahora.

They are in a mess. |Están en un brete.

In the very middle. |Justamente en medio.

It is no use crying |A lo hecho pecho.

over spilt milk. |

He changed his mind. |Ha mudado de parecer.

I gave him a piece of |Le he dicho unas

my mind. |claridades.

To be bent on mischief |Estar para hacer de las suyas.

Spare moments. |Ratos de ocio.

Money begets money. |Dinero llama dinero.

Money makes the |Por dinero baila el

mare to go. |perro (y por pan

|si se lo dan).

He owes money to |Debe hasta el aire que

everybody. |respira.

To make a mountain |Hacer de una pulga

out of a molehill. |un camello (un

|elefante).

There is some mystery |Aquí hay gato encerrado.

here. |

To hit the nail on the |Dar en el clavo.

head. |

Necessity knows no law. |La necesidad carece de ley.

To look for a needle |Buscar una aguja en

in a bundle of hay. |un pajar.

A sleepless night. |Una noche toledana.

Nothing venture, nothing |Quien no se aventura,

win. |no pasa la mar.

They gave him notice. |Le han despachado.

Now or never. |Ahora o nunca.

He looks after number |Se ata bien el dedo.

one. |

As old as the hills. |Más viejo que el andar a gatas.

Opportunity makes |La ocasión hace al

the thief. |ladrón.

Patience works wonders. |Con paciencia y saliva

|un elefante se tragó

|a una hormiga.

To buy a pig in a poke. |Comprar gato en saco.

To be on pins and |Estar en ascuas (en

needles. |brasas).

The pitcher goes so |Tantas veces va el

often to the well |cántaro a la

that it is broken |fuente que al fin

at last. |se quiebra.

Let us return to the |Volvamos al asunto.

point. |

The pot calls the |Dijo la sartén a la

kettle black. |caldera, quítate

|allá ojinegra.

Poverty is no crime. |Pobreza no es vileza.

Practice makes perfect. |El ejercicio hace maestro.

The pros and cons. |El pro y el contra.

There are two sides |Preciso es oír los dos

to every question. |cantares.

He is quick-tempered. |Es de genio vivo. Es una pólvora.

It never rains but it |Un mal llama a otro.

pours. |

Short reckonings |Cuentas claras, amigos

make long friends. |viejos.

Without rhyme or reason. |Sin ton ni son.

Right or wrong. |Con razón o sin ella.

It served him right. |Ha llevado su merecido.

Rome was not built |No se ganó Zamora

in a day. |en una hora.

To rough it. |Pasar trabajos.

To run away. |Tomar soleta. Apretar los talones.

It is not worth a rush. |No vale un ardite.

Safe and sound. |Sano y salvo.

Everyone knows |Cada uno sabe donde

where the shoe |le aprieta el zapato.

pinches. |

Out of sight, out of |A espaldas vueltas,

mind. |memorias muertas.

Silence gives consent. |Quien calla otorga.

He saved his skin. |Sacó a salvo la piel.

To sleep over it. |Consultar con la almohada.

No song, no supper. |No hay dinero, no hay pandero.

Sooner or later. |Tarde o temprano.

To call a spade a spade. |Llamar al pan, pan, y al vino, vino.

To keep step. |Andar a compás.

A stitch in time saves |Lo hecho a tiempo

nine. |vale un ciento.

Store is no sore. |Lo que abunda no daña.

He does not care a |No se da un ardite de

straw about it. |ello.

Little strokes fell |Poco a poco hila la

great oaks. |vieja el copo.

He is in a brown study. |Está en Babia.

Better to be sure than |Más vale un por si

sorry. |acaso que un

|quien pensara.

One swallow does not |Una golondrina no

make a summer. |hace verano.

He is a swell. |Es un elegante.

There is no accounting |Contra gustos no hay

for tastes. |disputa.

He will never set the |No ha inventado la

Thames on fire. |pólvora.

On second thoughts. |Después de repensarlo.

|Reflexión

|hecha.

I am tired of it. |Eso me aburre.

To give tit for tat. |Amor con amor se

|paga. Donde las

|dan las toman.

A slip of the tongue. |Un desliz de la lengua.

To sleep like a top. |Dormir como un tronco.

One good turn deserves |Una mano lava la

another. |otra (y las dos la

|cara).

Up-to-date. |Al día.

To make a virtue of |Hacer de la necesidad

necessity. |virtud.

To have a voice in the |Tener voz en capítulo.

matter. |

Everything comes to |Con paciencia se gana

him who waits. |el cielo.

To fish in troubled |Pescar en río revuelto.

waters. |

Still waters run deep. |Del agua mansa me

|libre Dios, que de

|la brava me guardaré

|yo.

On the way. |De camino.

She does not know |Ella no sabe a dónde

which way to |volver la cabeza.

turn. |

Ill weeds grow apace. |La mala yerba siempre crece.

All's well that ends |El fin corona la obra.

well. |

They are well off. |Tienen un buen pasar.

It's an ill wind that |No hay mal que por

blows nobody |bien no venga.

good. |

Good wine needs no |El buen paño en el

bush. |arca se vende.

A word to the wise |Al buen entendedor

is sufficient. |pocas palabras

|bastan.

He is at his wits' end. |No sabe qué decir

|(ni qué hacer). Se

|halla en un abismo.

Vocabulary of Business Words and Expressions in Everyday Use.

Vocabulario de Términos y Expresiones Comerciales de Uso Diario.

ENGLISH. |SPANISH.

Abandonment. |Abandono.

Abatement. |Rebaja.

Abeyance, in. |En suspenso.

Above mentioned. |Antedicho, susodicho.

Abstract of account. |Extracto de cuenta.

Accelerated train. |Tren acelerado, rápido.

Acceptance of goods. |Aceptación de mercancías.

Accommodation bill. |Letra de cortesía, de deferencia.

Account. |Cuenta.

Account current. |Cuenta corriente.

Account sales. |Cuenta de venta.

Accountant. |Contador.

Accumulation of goods. |Acumulación de mercancías.

Acknowledgment of receipt. |Acuse de recibo.

Act of God. |Fuerza mayor.

Action. |Acción, pleito, proceso.

Additional freight. |Flete adicional.

Address. |Dirección, señas.

Addressee. |Destinatario.

Addressor. |Remitente.

Administration. |Administración.

Advance. |Avance, anticipo; alza, subida.

Advertisement. |Anuncio.

Advice. |Aviso; consejo.

Advice note. |Carta de aviso.

Affidavit. |Atestación.

Agency. |Agencia.

Agent. |Agente.

Agreement. |Convenio, contrato.

Allotment. |Repartición.

Allowance for tare. |Rebaja por tara.

Amalgamation. |Amalgamación, fusión.

Ambulance carriage. |Coche de ambulancia.

Ambulance train. |Tren de ambulancia.

Amount of property. |Total de los bienes.

Anchorage. |Anclaje, fondeadero.

Announcement. |Anuncio.

Annual account. |Cuenta anual.

Annual balance. |Balance anual.

Answer. |Respuesta, contestación.

Appeal. |Apelación.

Application. |Demanda, solicitud.

Appointment. |Cita; nombramiento.

Appraisement. |Tasación.

Appraiser. |Tasador.

Apprentice. |Aprendiz.

Apprentice's indenture. |Contrato de aprendizaje.

Apprenticeship. |Aprendizaje.

Approval. |Aprobación.

Appurtenances. |Accesorios.

Arbitration. |Arbitraje.

Arbitrator. |Arbitro.

Arrangement. |Arreglo.

Arrears. |Atrasos.

Arrival. |Llegada.

Arrival platform. |Andén de llegada.

Article. |Artículo.

Ascent. |Subida, ascensión.

Ascent (slope). |Cuesta, pendiente.

Assets. |Activo.

Assignee. |Cesionario.

Assigner. |Cedente.

Assignment. |Cesión.

Association. |Asociación.

Assortment. |Surtido.

Astray, to go. |Extraviarse.

At par. |Al par.

At sight. |A la vista.

Attention. |Atención.

Auction. |Subasta.

Auctioneer. |Rematador.

Auditor. |Auditor, revisor.

Authority. |Autoridad; autorización.

Average number. |Número medio.

Average price. |Precio medio.

Average sum. |Suma media.

Average value. |Valor medio.

Award. |Laudo.

Backwardation. |Deporte.

Bag. |Saco.

Baggage (luggage). |Equipaje.

Bail. |Caución, fianza.

Balance. |Balance, saldo.

Balance sheet. |Balance.

Bale. |Fardo.

Ballast. |Lastre.

Bank. |Banco.

Banker. |Banquero.

Banking. |Banca.

Banking business. |Negocios bancarios.

Banking expenses. |Gastos de banca.

Banknote. |Billete de banco.

Bankrupt. |Fallido, quebrado.

Bankrupt's certificate. |Concordato.

Bankrupt's estate. |Masa.

Bankruptcy. |Quiebra, bancarrota.

Bar (gold or silver). |Barra (de oro o de plata).

Bargain. |Ganga.

Barratry. |Baratería.

Barrel. |Barril.

Barter (exchange). |Trueque.

Basin (dock). |Dársena, dique.

Basin (port). |Fondeadero.

Bay. |Bahía.

Beacon. |Faro, fanal.

Bear. |Bajista.

Bearer. |Portador.

Berth. |Litera; sitio; empleo.

Between deck (steerage). |Entrepuente.

Bid. |Oferta, puja.

Bidder, highest. |Mejor postor.

Bill. |Letra; cuenta.

Bill book. |Libro de letras.

Bill broker. |Corredor de cambios.

Bill holder. |Portador de una letra.

Bill of exchange. |Letra de cambio.

Bill of health. |Patente de sanidad.

Bill of lading. |Conocimiento.

Bill of sale. |Carta de venta.

Bill stamp. |Sello de letras.

Blank endorsement. |Endoso en blanco.

Board of administration. |Consejo de administración.

Boatman. |Botero.

Boatswain. |Contramaestre.

Boiler. |Caldera.

Bond. |Bono; obligación; fianza.

Bonded goods. |Mercancías en depósito.

Bondholder. |Bonista, obligacionista.

Bonus. |Prima.

Book debt. |Deuda activa.

Book-keeper. |Tenedor de libros.

Book-keeping. |Teneduría de libros.

Boom. |Alza; actividad.

Bottomry bond. |Contrato a la gruesa.

Bowsprit. |Bauprés.

Box. |Cajita.

Brake. |Freno.

Branch. |Sucursal.

Branch line (railway). |Ramal; vía secundaria.

Breach of contract. |Infracción de contrato.

Breakage. |Rotura.

Brig. |Bergantín.

Broad gauge. |Vía ancha.

Broadside. |Andanada.

Broker (goods). |Corredor (de comercio).

Brokerage. |Corretaje.

Buffer. |Tope.

Bull. |Alcista.

Bullion. |Metálico, numerario.

Bundle. |Atado, lío.

Buoy. |Boya.

Business connections. |Relaciones comerciales.

Business expenses. |Gastos de comercio.

Business for own account. |Negocios de cuenta propia.

Buyer. |Comprador.

Cabin. |Cámara.

Cable. |Cable.

Cablegram. |Cablegrama.

Calculation. |Cálculo.

Calculation of freight. |Cálculo del flete.

Calking. |Calafateo.

Call. |Llamada; (port) escala.

Cancelling. |Anulación, cancelación.

Capital. |Capital.

Capitalist. |Capitalista.

Captain. |Capitán.

Cargo. |Carga.

Carriage. |Porte.

Carrier (carter). |Carretero.

Cartage. |Acarreo, carretaje, camionaje.

Case. |Caja.

Case, skeleton. |Caja-jaula.

Cash. |Dinero contante; al contado.

Cash account. |Cuenta de caja.

Cash balance. |Dinero en caja.

Cash book. |Libro de caja.

Cash box. |Caja.

Cash office. |Caja.

Cashier. |Cajero.

Cask. |Casco.

Catalogue. |Catálogo.

Cattle truck. |Vagón para ganado.

Caution. |Advertencia.

Cereals. |Cereales.

Certificate. |Certificado.

Cession. |Cesión.

Chairman. |Presidente.

Chamber of Commerce. |Cámara de Comercio.

Change of carriages. |Cambio de coches.

Charges for collecting. |Gastos de cobro.

Charges for reloading. |Gastos de reembarque.

Charter party. |Póliza de fletamento.

Chemicals. |Productos químicos.

Cheque. |Cheque.

Cheque book. |Libro de cheques; talonario.

Chief custom-house. |Aduana principal.

Chief office. |Oficina principal, casa matriz.

Chief station. |Estación principal.

Choice goods. |Géneros escogidos.

Circular letter. |Carta circular.

Circular note. |Nota circular.

Circular railway. |Ferrocarril de circunvalación.

Circulation. |Circulación.

Claim. |Reclamación.

Claim (debt). |Crédito.

Clause. |Cláusula.

Clear, to. |Despachar.

Clerk. |Dependiente.

Client. |Cliente.

Coaster (vessel). |Buque de cabotaje, vapor costero.

Collecting station. |Estación central.

Collection (of drafts). |Cobro.

Collector of customs. |Recaudador de aduanas.

Colonial trade. |Comercio colonial.

Commerce. |Comercio.

Commercial affairs. |Asuntos comerciales.

Commercial agent. |Agente comercial.

Commercial house. |Casa de comercio.

Commercial intercourse. |Relaciones comerciales.

Commercial law. |Derecho comercial.

Commercial school. |Escuela de comercio.

Commercial style. |Estilo comercial.

Commercial traveller. |Viajante comercial.

Commercial treaty. |Tratado de comercio.

Commission. |Comisión.

Commission agent. |Comisionista.

Commission business. |Negocios de comisión.

Commission merchant. |Comisionista.

Committee. |Comité.

Company. |Compañía.

Compartment for non-smokers. |Departamento para no fumadores.

Compensation. |Bonificación, indemnización.

Competent judge. |Juez competente.

Competition. |Competencia, concurrencia.

Competitor. |Competidor, concurrente.

Complaint book. |Libro de quejas.

Composition. |Arreglo, acuerdo.

Compound interest. |Interés compuesto.

Compromise. |Compromiso.

Compulsory prepayment |Pago adelantado obligatorio

of freight. |del flete.

Concern. |Asunto.

Concession. |Concesión.

Condition. |Condición, estado.

Condition of forwarding. |Condición de expedición.

Conditionally. |Condicionalmente.

Conductor (of a train). |Conductor.

Confirmation. |Confirmación.

Confiscation. |Confiscación, comiso.

Conformably to tariff. |Con arreglo a la tarifa.

Connecting line. |Linea de empalme.

Connection. |Relación; clientela; combinación.

Consignee. |Consignatario.

Consignment. |Consignación, envío.

Consignment against |Consignación contra

cash on delivery. |pago a la entrega.

Consignment of piece |Consignación de géneros

goods. |en pieza.

Consignment prepaid. |Consignación porte pagado.

Consignor. |Expedidor, remitente.

Consols. |Consolidados.

Consul. |Cónsul.

Consular agent. |Agente consular.

Consular invoice. |Factura consular.

Consulate. |Consulado.

Consumer. |Consumidor.

Contango. |Reporte.

Contents unknown. |Se ignora el contenido.

Contract for delivery. |Contrato de entrega.

Contracting parties. |Partes contratantes.

Contractor. |Contratante.

Convenience. |Conveniencia, comodidad.

Convention. |Convención.

Conversion. |Conversión.

Conveyance. |Transporte, camionaje; vehículo.

Cooperage. |Tonelería.

Copy (of a book). |Ejemplar.

Copy (of a letter). |Copia.

Copying book. |Copiador.

Correspondence. |Correspondencia.

Correspondent. |Corresponsal.

Cost price. |Precio de coste.

Cotton mill. |Fábrica de algodón.

Counsel. |Abogado.

Counter. |Mostrador.

Countercharge. |Recriminación.

Counterfoil. |Talón.

Countermand. |Contraorden.

Counteroffer. |Contraoferta.

Countersignature. |Refrendata.

Counter-weight. |Contrapeso.

Counting house. |Oficina, escritorio.

Coupon. |Cupón.

Court of Admiralty. |Comandancia de Marina.

Covered platform. |Plataforma cubierta;

(railway) andén |

cubierto. |

Cranage. |Derechos de grúa.

Crane. |Grúa.

Crate. |Huacal.

Credit. |Crédito.

Credit note. |Nota de crédito.

Creditor. |Acreedor.

Crew. |Tripulación.

Crisis. |Crisis.

Crossing. |Travesía.

Cruise. |Viaje por mar.

Cruiser. |Crucero.

Cubic contents. |Contenido cúbico.

Cubic measure. |Medida cúbica.

Currency. |Circulación.

Current money. |Moneda corriente.

Curve. |Curva.

Custom. |Costumbre.

Custom-house. |Aduana.

Custom-house duty. |Derechos de aduana.

Custom-house officer. |Aduanero.

Customs warehouse. |Depósito de la aduana.

Customer. |Cliente, parroquiano.

Cutter. |Cúter.

Damage. |Avería.

Damaged by sea water. |Averiado por agua de mar.

Damages. |Daños y perjuicios; indemnización.

Danger signal. |Señal de peligro.

Date. |Fecha.

Day-book. |Diario.

Day of delivery. |Día de entrega.

Days of demurrage. |Días de estadía.

Days of grace. |Días de cortesía.

Dealer. |Comerciante, negociante, tratante.

Debenture. |Obligación, vale.

Debit. |Débito.

Debit note. |Nota de débito.

Debt. |Deuda.

Debt of honour. |Deuda de honor.

Debtor. |Deudor.

Deck. |Cubierta.

Declaration. |Declaración.

Declaration of value. |Declaración del valor.

Declaration of weight. |Declaración del peso.

Declared value. |Valor declarado.

Decline. |Baja.

Deduction. |Deducción, rebaja.

Deed. |Escritura.

Defaulter. |Insolvente.

Defendant. |Demandado.

Deficiency in weight. |Falta de peso.

Deficit. |Déficit.

Degree of latitude. |Grado de latitud.

Degree of longitude. |Grado de longitud.

Delay of a train. |Demora de un tren.

Delivery of goods. |Entrega de mercancías.

Delivery of luggage. |Entrega de equipaje.

Delivery order. |Orden de entrega.

Demand. |Demanda.

Demurrage. |Demora, estadía.

Dented wheel. |Rueda dentada.

Department. |Departamento; ramo.

Departure of a train. |Salida de un tren.

Departure platform. |Andén de salida.

Deposit. |Depósito.

Depositing of luggage. |Depósito (consignación) de equipajes.

Depot. |Depósito.

Depreciation. |Depreciación.

Depression. |Abatimiento.

Derailment. |Descarrilamiento.

Desk. |Bufete, escritorio, pupitre.

Despatch. |Despacho.

Destination. |Destino.

Details. |Detalles.

Deterioration. |Deterioro.

Development. |Desarrollo.

Differential duty. |Derecho diferencial.

Dimension. |Dimensión, medida, tamaño.

Diminution. |Diminución.

Direct communication. |Comunicación directa.

Direction. |Dirección.

Director. |Director.

Directory. |Directorio, anuario.

Disaster. |Desastre, siniestro.

Disbursement. |Desembolso.

Discharging. |Descarga.

Discharging expenses. |Gastos de descarga.

Discount. |Descuento.

Discount bank. |Banco de descuento.

Disorder. |Desorden.

Disposition. |Disposición.

Dividend. |Dividendo.

Dock. |Dique.

Document. |Documento.

Domiciled bill. |Letra domiciliada.

Double track. |Doble vía.

Down the river. |Río abajo.

Draft. |Letra; (of a vessel) calado.

Drawback. |Devolución de derechos.

Drawee. |Librado.

Drawer. |Librador.

Drum. |Tambor.

Dry dock. |Dique seco.

Dry goods. |Géneros finos.

Dues. |Derechos.

Duplicate. |Duplicado.

Duty. |Derechos, impuesto.

Duty free. |Libre de derechos.

Emission. |Emisión.

Emission of bank notes. |Emisión de billetes de banco.

Employment. |Empleo.

Enclosed. |Adjunto, incluso.

Enclosure. |Inclusa.

Endeavours. |Esfuerzos.

Endorsement. |Endoso.

Engine. |Máquina.

Engineer. |Ingeniero; maquinista.

Engineering establishment. |Fábrica de máquinas.

Enjoyment of interest. |Usufructo de los intereses.

Enquiry office. |Oficina de informes.

Enterprise. |Empresa.

Entrance duty. |Derecho de entrada.

Entry at the custom-house. |Declaración de aduana.

Equipment. |Equipo.

Error. |Error.

Establishment. |Establecimiento, casa.

Esteem. |Estimación, estima.

Estimate. |Cómputo, presupuesto.

Examination. |Examen.

Exchange. |Cambio; bolsa.

Exchange office. |Casa de cambio.

Exchequer bills. |Vales de la tesorería.

Excise. |Sisa.

Execution. |Ejecución.

Exemption. |Exención, franquicia.

Exhibition. |Exposición.

Exhibitor. |Expositor.

Expectation. |Expectativa.

Expense. |Gasto.

Experiment. |Ensayo, tentativa.

Expert. |Perito.

Expiration of term. |Expiración, vencimiento del plazo.

Expiration of ticket. |Terminación del billete.

Expiration of time of |Vencimiento del plazo

delivery. |para la entrega.

Export duty. |Derechos de exportación.

Export goods. |Géneros de exportación.

Export trade. |Comercio de exportación.

Exporter. |Exportador.

Expostulatory letter. |Carta de queja.

Express train. |Tren expreso.

Extract of account. |Extracto de cuenta.

Factor. |Factor, agente, comisionista.

Factory price. |Precio de fábrica.

Failure. |Quiebra.

Fall. |Baja.

Falsification of documents. |Falsificación de documentos.

Fancy articles, fancy goods. |Artículos de capricho (de fantasía).

Fancy goods shop. |Almacén de efectos de

capricho (de fantasía). |

Fashionable. |De moda.

Fast train. |Tren rápido, acelerado.

Fee. |Honorario.

Final balance. |Balance final.

Fine. |Multa.

Finish. |Acabado.

Fire insurance. |Seguro contra incendios.

Firm. |Casa.

Fixed price. |Precio fijo.

Flag. |Bandera.

Floating debt. |Deuda flotante.

Flotsam. |Objetos flotantes.

Flotsam rights. |Derechos litorales.

Fluctuation. |Fluctuación.

Foot-board. |Estribo, marchapié.

Forced (compulsory) loan. |Empréstito forzoso.

Foreign securities. |Valores extranjeros.

Foremast. |Palo de trinquete.

Forgery. |Falsificación.

Form. |Formulario, modelo.

Forwarding. |Expedición.

Forwarding agent. |Expedidor.

Forwarding business. |Comercio de expedición.

Forwarding of luggage. |Expedición del equipaje.

Fraud. |Fraude.

Fraudulent declaration. |Declaración fraudulenta.

Free luggage. |Equipaje libre, gratis.

Free passage. |Pasaje gratuito.

Free port. |Puerto libre, franco.

Free trade. |Libre cambio.

Freight. |Flete.

Freight list. |Sobordo.

Freighter. |Fletador.

Frigate. |Fragata.

Full power of attorney. |Poder general.

Fund. |Fondo.

Gain. |Ganancia.

Gauge, to. |Medir, arquear.

Gauger's fee. |Medición, arqueaje.

Gold standard. |Ley del oro.

Goods station. |Estación de mercancías.

Goods tariff. |Tarifa de mercancías.

Goods train. |Tren de mercancías.

Goods traffic. |Tráfico de mercancías.

Goods truck. |Vagón de mercancías.

Goodwill. |Clientela, parroquia.

Government. |Gobierno.

Gratuity. |Gratificación.

Grease. |Grasa.

Grocer. |Especiero.

Gross weight. |Peso bruto.

Guarantee. |Garantía, fianza.

Guarantor. |Garante, fiador.

Guard. |Guardia; conductor.

Guard ship. |Buque de guardia.

Guidance, for your. |Para su gobierno.

Harbour. |Puerto.

Hardware. |Quincallería.

Hawker. |Buhonero; vendedor ambulante.

Head office. |Oficina principal, casa matriz.

Head storekeeper. |Jefe del almacén.

Heavy goods. |Mercancías pesadas (de peso).

Heavy sea. |Mar gruesa.

Helm. |Timón.

Helmsman. |Timonel.

High pressure. |Alta presión.

High road. |Camino real.

High sea. |Alta mar.

Highest rate. |Tipo más alto.

Hogshead. |Bocoy.

Hold (of a ship). |Bodega.

Holder. |Portador.

Holiday. |Día de fiesta.

Home market. |Mercado interior.

Hoop. |Fleje; aro, cerco.

Horse-power. |Fuerza de caballos.

Hot air heating. |Calefacción de aire.

House. |Casa.

Hull (of a ship). |Casco.

Immovables. |Bienes raíces.

Import duty. |Derechos de importación.

Import goods. |Géneros de importación.

Import trade. |Comercio de importación.

Importer. |Importador.

Improvement. |Mejora.

Inadvertence. |Inadvertencia.

Inclined plane. |Plano inclinado.

Income tax. |Impuesto sobre la renta.

Increase. |Aumento.

Increased freight. |Flete aumentado.

Indemnification. |Indemnización.

Indemnity. |Indemnidad.

Indictment. |Denuncia.

Industrial exhibition. |Exposición industrial.

Industry. |Industria.

Inflammable goods. |Mercancías inflamables.

Information. |Informe.

Infringement. |Infracción.

Insolvency. |Insolvencia.

Instalments. |Plazos.

Instant. |Actual, corriente.

Insurance. |Seguro.

Interest. |Interés.

Interest coupon. |Cupón de interés.

Interested parties. |Interesados, partes interesadas.

Intermediate station. |Estación intermedia (intermediaria).

Interruption of traffic. |Interrupción del tráfico.

Intervention. |Intervención.

Interview. |Entrevista.

Introduction. |Introducción.

Invention. |Invención.

Inventor. |Inventor.

Inventory. |Inventario.

Investigation. |Investigación.

Investment. |Colocación, empleo.

Invoice book. |Libro de facturas.

Issue. |Emisión.

Item. |Artículo, asiento, partida.

Jetsam. |Echazón.

Joint account. |Cuenta en participación.

Joint enterprise. |Empresa en participación.

Joint manager. |Cogerente.

Joint proprietor. |Copropietario.

Joint stock company. |Sociedad por acciones.

Journal. |Diario.

Journey. |Viaje.

Judgment. |Juicio.

Junction. |Empalme.

Junction railway. |Ramal.

Jury. |Jurado.

Jury mast. |Bandola.

Keel. |Quilla.

Kilogramme. |Kilogramo.

Kilometre. |Kilómetro.

Knowledge. |Conocimiento.

Label. |Etiqueta, rótulo.

Labour. |Trabajo.

Lading. |Embarque.

Land tax. |Contribución territorial.

Landed proprietor. |Propietario territorial.

Landing place. |Desembarcadero.

Launch. |Lancha; botadura.

Law. |Ley.

Lawsuit. |Causa, pleito.

Lawyer. |Abogado.

Lay-day. |Día de estadía.

Layer. |Capa.

Lead covering. |Emplomaje.

Leakage. |Derrame, merma.

Lease. |Contrato de arriendo.

Leaseholder. |Arrendatario.

Ledger. |Libro mayor.

Legacy. |Legado.

Legal aid. |Amparo judicial.

Legal means. |Medios legales.

Legalisation. |Legalización.

Lender. |Prestador.

Letter. |Carta.

Letter of advice. |Carta de aviso.

Letter of credit. |Carta de crédito.

Letter of marque. |Patente de corso.

Lever. |Palanca.

Liabilities. |Pasivo.

Liability. |Responsabilidad.

License. |Licencia, permiso.

Life annuity. |Renta vitalicia.

Light goods. |Mercancías ligeras (de medida).

Light weight. |Peso ligero.

Light-ship. |Buque fanal.

Lighter. |Lancha, gabarra.

Lighterage. |Gabarraje.

Lighthouse. |Faro, fanal.

Limited company. |Sociedad anónima.

Liquidation. |Liquidación.

Liquidator. |Liquidador, síndico.

Load. |Carga.

Loan. |Empréstito.

Local bill. |Letra sobre la plaza.

Local business. |Transacciones de la plaza.

Local custom. |Costumbre local (de la plaza).

Local expenses. |Gastos de plaza.

Local price. |Precio de la plaza (del lugar).

Local railway. |Ferrocarril local.

Local trade. |Comercio local.

Loss of interest. |Pérdida de interés.

Loss on exchange. |Pérdida en el cambio.

Low pressure. |Baja presión.

Lowest freight. |Flete más bajo.

Luggage. |Equipaje.

Luggage freight. |Flete del equipaje.

Luggage office. |Despacho del equipaje.

Luggage ticket. |Talón de equipaje.

Luggage wagon. |Furgón de equipajes.

Mail. |Correo.

Maintenance. |Manutención.

Maker. |Fabricante.

Man-of-war. |Buque de guerra.

Management. |Dirección, gerencia.

Manager. |Director, gerente.

Manifest. |Manifiesto.

Manufactory. |Fábrica.

Manufacture. |Manufactura, fabricación

Manufacturer. |Manufacturero, fabricante.

Margin. |Margen.

Marine (navy). |Marina.

Maritime course. |Rumbo, derrota.

Maritime insurance. |Seguro marítimo.

Maritime intercourse. |Relaciones marítimas.

Mark. |Marca; (coin) marco.

Market. |Mercado, plaza.

Mast. |Mástil, palo.

Master. |Capitán, patrón.

Mate. |Piloto.

Maturity. |Vencimiento.

Means. |Medios.

Means of transport. |Medio de transporte.

Measure. |Medida.

Measures of capacity. |Medidas de capacidad.

Measures of length. |Medidas lineales.

Mechanical work. |Trabajo mecánico.

Meeting. |Reunión.

Memorandum. |Memorándum, nota.

Mercantile agency. |Agencia comercial.

Merchandise. |Mercancías, géneros.

Merchant. |Comerciante.

Merchantman. |Buque mercante.

Message. |Mensaje.

Messenger. |Mensajero.

Middleman. |Intermediario.

Mine. |Mina.

Mistake. |Error.

Misunderstanding. |Mala inteligencia.

Mixed train. |Tren mixto.

Mizzen mast. |Palo de mesana.

Model. |Modelo.

Monetary matters. |Asuntos monetarios.

Monetary system. |Sistema monetario.

Money. |Dinero, moneda.

Monopoly. |Monopolio.

Month. |Mes.

Monthly balance. |Balance mensual.

Mortgage. |Hipoteca.

Mortgagee. |Acreedor hipotecario.

Mortgager. |Deudor hipotecario.

Motion. |Movimiento; proposición.

Mountain railway. |Ferrocarril de montaña.

Mouth of a river. |Embocadura de un río.

Movables. |Bienes muebles.

Name. |Nombre.

Narrow gauge. |Vía estrecha.

National bank. |Banco nacional.

National debt. |Deuda pública (nacional).

Naval affairs. |Asuntos marítimos.

Navigable water. |Aguas navegables.

Navigation. |Navegación.

Navigation by towboats. |Navegación a remolque.

Navigator. |Navegador, navegante, marino.

Navy. |Marina.

Negotiation. |Negociación.

Net for small parcels. |Red, rejilla.

Net price. |Precio neto.

Net profit. |Ganancia neta.

Net receipts. |Entrada neta.

Net weight. |Peso neto.

Network of railways. |Red de ferrocarriles.

Night express. |Expreso de noche.

Night train. |Tren de noche.

Nominal value. |Valor nominal.

Normal freight. |Flete normal.

Normal track. |Vía normal.

Notary public. |Escribano público.

Note. |Nota.

Notice, to give. |Dar aviso.

Notice, to take. |Tomar nota.

Novelty. |Novedad.

Number. |Número.

Offer. |Oferta.

Office. |Oficina.

Officer. |Oficial.

Opening of a railway |Inauguración de una

section. |sección de ferrocarril.

Option. |Opción.

Order book. |Libro de órdenes.

Outbidding. |Puja; mayor postura.

Output. |Producción.

Outstanding debts. |Deudas activas.

Overcharge, to. |Cobrar demasiado; sobrecargar.

Overdue. |Atrasado; vencido.

Overfreight, to. |Sobrecargar.

Overland mail for India. |Correo por tierra para las Indias.

Overload, to. |Sobrecargar.

Overstocked (the market). |Sobrecargado, abrumado.

Overweight, excess |Sobrepeso; exceso de

weight. |peso.

Owner. |Dueño, propietario; (of ships) armador.

Pack-cloth. |Arpillera.

Package. |Bulto.

Packet. |Paquete.

Packing. |Embalaje.

Parapet. |Parapeto.

Parcels post. |Correo de paquetes.

Partner. |Socio.

Partnership. |Asociación, sociedad.

Passage down river. |Travesía río abajo.

Passage out and home. |Viaje de ida y vuelta.

Passenger. |Pasajero, viajero.

Passenger carriage. |Coche de viajeros.

Passenger steamer. |Vapor de pasaje.

Passengers' luggage. |Equipaje.

Passenger traffic. |Tráfico de viajeros.

Passenger train. |Tren de viajeros.

Passport. |Pasaporte.

Patent. |Patente, privilegio (de invención).

Patentee. |Privilegiado.

Patron. |Protector.

Pattern. |Muestra.

Pawn, to. |Empeñar.

Pawnbroker. |Prendero.

Pay-day. |Día de pago.

Payable to bearer. |Pagadero al portador.

Payable to order. |Pagadero a la orden.

Payment in advance. |Pago adelantado.

Payment of duty. |Pago de derechos.

Payment of interest. |Pago de interés.

Payment received. |Pago recibido.

Pennant. |Banderola.

Percentage. |Porcentaje; tanto por ciento.

Permit. |Permiso.

Perusal. |Lectura.

Petition. |Súplica, petición, memorial.

Petty expenses. |Gastos menores.

Piece. |Pieza.

Pier. |Muelle.

Pilot. |Práctico.

Pilotage. |Practicaje.

Place. |Lugar.

Plaintiff. |Demandante.

Plan. |Plan, proyecto; plano.

Pledge. |Empeño, prenda.

Policy of insurance. |Póliza de seguro.

Pontoon. |Pontón.

Port. |Puerto; (larboard) babor.

Port dues. |Derechos de puerto.

Port of exportation. |Puerto de exportación.

Porter. |Mozo.

Porterage. |Conducción.

Position. |Posición, situación.

Post, by return of. |A vuelta de correo.

Post-card. |Tarjeta postal.

Postage book. |Libro de portes de cartas.

Postdate. |Posfecha.

Postscript. |Posdata.

Predecessor. |Predecesor, antecesor.

Prejudice. |Perjuicio.

Premises. |Local.

Premium. |Prima, premio.

Prepaid. |Franqueado; porte pagado.

Preparatory work. |Trabajo preparatorio.

Prepayment. |Pago adelantado, anticipado.

Prerogative. |Prerrogativa , privilegio.

Previous calculation. |Previo cálculo.

Price. |Precio.

Price-list. |Lista de precios, precio corriente.

Primage. |Capa.

Principal station. |Estación principal.

Principal track. |Vía principal.

Principle. |Principio.

Priority bonds. |Vales de prioridad.

Private account. |Cuenta particular.

Private and confidential. |Particular, privado, reservado.

Private carriage. |Coche particular.

Privateer. |Corsario.

Privately. |Privadamente, reservadamente.

Proceeds. |Producto, producido.

Procuration. |Poder.

Produce. |Productos.

Product. |Producto.

Profit. |Ganancia.

Profitableness. |Utilidad.

Proforma account. |Cuenta simulada.

Prohibition of export. |Prohibición de la exportación.

Promissory note. |Pagaré.

Promoter. |Promotor.

Property. |Propiedad.

Proportion of alloy |Cantidad de liga (en

(in money). |la moneda).

Proposal. |Proposición, propuesta.

Proprietor. |Propietario.

Prospectus. |Prospecto.

Protection. |Protección, acogida.

Protest. |Protesto.

Protest charges. |Gastos de protesto.

Provision dealer. |Comerciante de víveres.

Proxy. |Apoderado.

Public funds. |Fondos públicos.

Pulley. |Polea.

Purchase book. |Libro de compras.

Purchaser. |Comprador.

Purveyor to the court. |Proveedor de la Familia Real.

Qualifications. |Calidades, prendas.

Quality. |Calidad.

Quantity. |Cantidad.

Quarantine. |Cuarentena.

Quarter. |Trimestre.

Quarterly. |Trimestral(mente).

Quay. |Muelle.

Question. |Cuestión.

Quotation. |Cotización.

Rack railway. |Ferrocarril de cremallera.

Rail. |Carril, rail.

Railway carriage. |Coche de ferrocarril.

Railway line. |Linea de ferrocarril.

Railway loan. |Empréstito de ferrocarril.

Railway share. |Acción de ferrocarril.

Railway station. |Estación de ferrocarril.

Railway store. |Almacén de ferrocarril.

Railway tariff. |Tarifa de ferrocarril.

Railway time-table. |Indicador (de ferrocarriles); horario.

Rate. |Tipo.

Raw material. |Primera materia.

Rebate. |Rebaja.

Receipt. |Recibo.

Receipt in full. |Finiquito.

Receipts. |Entradas, ingresos.

Receipts of a day. |Entradas de un día.

Receiver. |Receptor.

Receiving office. |Despacho de equipajes.

Reckless selling. |Ventas al acaso.

Rectification. |Rectificación.

Redemption. |Reembolso, amortización.

Reduction. |Rebaja, reducción.

Reduction of freight. |Reducción del flete.

Reduction of passage money. |Reducción del pasaje.

Reduction of price. |Reducción del precio.

Reduction of taxes. |Reducción de los impuestos.

Reduction of value. |Reducción del valor.

Re-exportation. |Reexportación.

Reference. |Referencia.

Refunding of duty. |Devolución de derechos.

Refusal of goods. |Rechazo de mercancías.

Refusal of payment. |Resistencia al pago.

Refuse. |Desechos.

Reimbursement. |Reembolso.

Reimbursement of freight. |Reembolso del flete.

Reimportation. |Reimportación.

Release. |Liberación, exención.

Reloading. |Reembarque.

Remainder. |Resto.

Remittance. |Remesa.

Remitter. |Remitente.

Rent. |Alquiler.

Repairs. |Reparaciones.

Reply. |Respuesta, contestación.

Report. |Informe.

Reputation. |Reputación.

Request. |Ruego.

Reserve. |Reserva.

Resources. |Recursos.

Respite for payment of freight. |Plazo para el pago del flete.

Responsibility. |Responsabilidad.

Result. |Resultado.

Retail. |Al por menor.

Retail dealer. |Comerciante al por menor.

Retail sale. |Venta al por menor.

Retail trade. |Comercio al por menor.

Retailer. |Detallista.

Retirement. |Retirada.

Return freight. |Flete de vuelta.

Return passage. |Pasaje de regreso.

Return ticket. |Billete de ida y vuelta.

Revenue. |Renta.

Rider. |Añadido.

Rigging. |Aparejo.

Right of retention. |Derecho de retención.

Right of search. |Derecho de visita.

Rise. |Alza, subida.

Risk. |Riesgo.

Rival railway. |Ferrocarril competidor.

River freight. |Flete fluvial.

Rolling stock. |Material rodante.

Rudder. |Timón.

Ruinous prices. |Precios ruinosos.

Running account. |Cuenta corriente.

Safe. |Caja fuerte.

Safety signal. |Señal de seguridad.

Safety valve. |Válvula de seguridad.

Sail. |Vela.

Sail-yard. |Verga.

Sailing vessel. |Buque de vela.

Salary. |Salario, sueldo.

Sale. |Venta.

Sales book. |Libro de ventas.

Salvage. |Salvamento.

Sample. |Muestra.

Sample-book. |Muestrario.

Sample depot. |Depósito de muestras.

Saving. |Ahorro, economía.

Scarcity. |Escasez.

Scheme. |Plan, proyecto.

Schooner. |Goleta.

Screw steamer. |Vapor de hélice.

Scrip. |Vales.

Sea. |Mar.

Sea damage. |Avería.

Sea freight. |Flete.

Seaport. |Puerto del mar.

Seaworthiness. |Navegabilidad.

Seaworthy. |Marinero.

Section of a railway. |Sección de un ferrocarril.

Securities. |Valores.

Security. |Garantía, caución.

Seizure. |Embargo.

Selection. |Surtido.

Seller. |Vendedor.

Selling off. |Liquidación.

Selling price. |Precio de venta.

Sender. |Remitente.

Service. |Servicio.

Settlement. |Arreglo, ajuste, liquidación

Settling day. |Día de liquidación.

Shaft. |Arbol, eje.

Shallow. |Bajío.

Share. |Acción.

Share of freight. |Parte del flete.

Shareholder. |Accionista.

Shed. |Tinglado.

Sheet anchor. |Ancla de la esperanza.

Ship. |Buque.

Ship-broker. |Corredor de buques.

Ship's course. |Rumbo, derrota.

Shipment. |Embarque.

Shipper. |Embarcador, cargador, remitente.

Shipping. |Buques.

Shipping expenses. |Gastos de embarque.

Shipwreck. |Naufragio.

Shorthand. |Taquigrafía.

Shorthand-writer. |Taquígrafo.

Sight. |Vista.

Signal of departure. |Señal de salida.

Signature. |Firma.

Signer. |Firmante.

Single ticket. |Billete sencillo.

Single track. |Vía única.

Sinking fund. |Caja de amortización.

Situation. |Situación, posición; colocación, puesto.

Slide valve. |Válvula de corredera.

Slope. |Declive, cuesta.

Slow train. |Tren ordinario.

Sluice, lock. |Esclusa.

Smoking compartment |Departamento para fumadores.

Sole bill of exchange. |Sola de cambio.

Solicitor. |Abogado.

Solvency. |Solvencia.

Spare time. |Ratos de ocio.

Special train. |Tren especial.

Specie. |Metálico.

Specification. |Especificación.

Specimen. |Muestra.

Speculation. |Especulación.

Speculator. |Especulador.

Spring tide. |Marea viva.

Square measure. |Medida cuadrada.

Staff. |Personal.

Stamp. |Sello, timbre, estampilla.

Stamp duty. |Derecho de timbre.

Standard. |Tipo, patrón.

Starboard. |Estribor.

Statement. |Estado de cuenta.

Station. |Estación.

Steam engine. |Máquina de vapor.

Steam navigation line. |Linea de vapores.

Steam power. |Fuerza de vapor.

Stem. |Proa, roda, tajamar.

Stern. |Popa.

Stevedore. |Estivador.

Stock. |Existencias.

Stock-broker. |Corredor de cambios.

Stock-holder. |Accionista.

Stock-jobbing. |Agiotaje.

Stock on hand. |Existencias; mercancías en almacén.

Store. |Almacén.

Store book. |Libro de almacén.

Storing of goods. |Almacenaje.

Stowage. |Estiva.

Straits, difficulties. |Dificultades.

Stranding. |Encalladura.

Strike. |Huelga.

Striker. |Huelguista.

Subject to duty. |Sujeto a derechos.

Submarine. |Submarino.

Subscriber. |Suscritor, abonado.

Successor. |Sucesor.

Suggestion. |Sugestión.

Suit (at law). |Pleito, causa.

Sum. |Suma.

Summary. |Sumario, resumen.

Superannuation. |Jubilación.

Supercargo. |Sobrecargo.

Superior power. |Fuerza mayor.

Supertax. |Sobretasa.

Supplementary tickets. |Billetes suplementarios.

Supplier. |Abastecedor.

Supply. |Surtido, provisión.

Surcharge |Recargo.

Surety. |Fiador; fianza.

Surplus. |Sobrante.

Surtax. |Sobretasa.

Survey. |Inspección.

Surveyor. |Inspector.

Suspension of payment. |Suspensión de pagos.

Sweater. |Explotador.

Swindler. |Estafador.

System. |Sistema.

Table. |Cuadro; mesa.

Tare. |Tara.

Tariff. |Tarifa; (customs) arancel.

Tax. |Impuesto, contribución.

Taxation. |Imposición de contribuciones.

Telegram. |Telegrama.

Telegraph. |Telégrafo.

Telephone. |Teléfono.

Temporary bridge. |Puente provisorio.

Temporary railway. |Ferrocarril provisorio.

Tender. |Ténder; oferta.

Terms. |Condiciones.

Terminus. |Estación terminal.

Ticket. |Billete.

Ticket office. |Despacho de billetes.

Timber. |Madera.

Time of departure. |Hora de salida (partida).

Time limit. |Plazo.

Tin-lined. |Forrado de hoja de lata.

Tonnage. |Tonelaje.

Tonnage duty. |Derechos de tonelaje.

Total receipts. |Entradas totales, ingresos totales.

Total weight. |Peso total.

Towage. |Remolque.

Track (railway). |Vía.

Traction power. |Fuerza de tracción.

Trade. |Comercio.

Trade mark. |Marca de fábrica.

Trade winds; monsoon. |Vientos generales; monzón.

Tradesman. |Comerciante, mercader.

Traffic. |Tráfico.

Train. |Tren.

Tramway. |Tranvía.

Transaction. |Transacción, operación.

Transfer. |Traspaso.

Transit. |Tránsito.

Transit bond. |Certificado de tránsito.

Transit duty. |Derechos de tránsito.

Transit freight. |Flete de tránsito.

Transit goods. |Mercancías de tránsito.

Transit pass. |Certificado de tránsito.

Transit tariff. |Tarifa de tránsito.

Translation. |Traducción.

Transport insurance. |Seguro de transporte.

Travelling expenses. |Gastos de viaje.

Travelling trunk. |Maleta.

Trial. |Ensayo, prueba.

Trouble. |Molestia.

Truck. |Carretilla, furgón.

Truss. |Fardito.

Trust. |Confianza; combinación.

Trustee. |Síndico.

Tug. |Remolcador.

Turnbridge. |Puente giratorio.

Turntable. |Placa giratoria.

Typist. |Dactilógrafo, mecanógrafo.

Typewriter. |Máquina de escribir.

Unclaimed luggage. |Equipaje no reclamado.

Underground railway, tube. |Ferrocarril subterráneo.

Undersigned. |Infrascrito; abajo firmado.

Understanding. |Acuerdo, arreglo.

Undertaking. |Empresa.

Underwriter. |Asegurador.

Unsaleable. |Invendible.

Unseaworthy. |Innavegable.

Up the river. |Río arriba.

Urgent. |Urgente.

Usance. |Uso, usanza.

Vacancy. |Vacante.

Valuation. |Avalúo, valuación.

Value. |Valor.

Valve. |Válvula.

Verdict. |Veredicto, sentencia.

Vessel. |Buque.

Viaduct. |Viaducto.

Victualling (of a ship). |Abastecimiento.

Voucher. |Comprobante.

Wages. |Jornales, sueldo.

Wagon-load. |Carretada.

Waiting-room. |Sala de espera.

Warehouse. |Almacén.

Warehouse rent. |Almacenaje.

Warrant. |Certificado, resguardo.

Waste-book. |Borrador.

Water-line. |Linea de flotación.

Water-mark. |Nivel del agua; (in paper) filigrana.

Way-bill. |Boleta de expedición.

Week. |Semana.

Weekly. |Semanal(mente).

Weighing of luggage. |Pesada del equipaje.

Weight and standard |Peso y tipo normales

of coins. |de monedas.

Wharf. |Muelle.

Wharfage. |Derechos de muelle.

Wholesale. |Al por mayor.

Wholesale business. |Negocios al por mayor.

Wholesale dealer. |Comerciante al por mayor.

Wide gauge. |Vía ancha.

Winch crank. |Manivela.

Wire-rope railway. |Ferrocarril funicular.

Withdrawal. |Retirada.

Witness. |Testigo.

Working expenses. |Gastos de explotación.

Workmanship. |Hechura.

Workshop. |Taller.

Wreck. |Naufragio.

Wreckage. |Restos de naufragio.

Yard (of a ship). |Verga.

Year. |Año.

Yearly. |Anual(mente).

Yield. |Producto, rendimiento.

ENGLISH, AMERICAN AND SPANISH COINS,

MEASURES AND WEIGHTS.

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MONEDAS, MEDIDAS Y PESOS

INGLESES, AMERICANOS Y ESPAÑOLES.

COINS. |MONEDAS.

£1, a pound. |Una libra (25 pesetas[30]).

10/-, a half-sovereign. |Media libra (12.50 pesetas).

5/-, a crown. |Una corona (6.25 pesetas).

2/6, a half-crown. |Media corona (3.13 pesetas).

2/-, a florin. |Un florín (2.50 pesetas).

1/-, a shilling. |Un chelín (1.25 pesetas).

6d., a sixpence. |Medio chelín (60 céntimos).

3d., a threepenny piece. |Pieza de tres peniques (30 céntimos).

1d., a penny. |Un penique (10 céntimos).

1/2d., a halfpenny. |Medio penique (5 céntimos).

$1, a dollar. |Un duro (5 pesetas).

1c., a cent. |Un centavo (5 céntimos).

25-peseta piece (£1). |Un centén.

1 dollar (4/-). |Un duro.

1 peseta (9-1/2d.). |Una peseta.

1/2 peseta (5d.). |Media peseta.

10 céntimos (1d.). |Diez céntimos.[31]

5 céntimos (1/2d.). |Cinco céntimos.

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MEASURES. |MEDIDAS.

1 mile (1760 yards). |Una milla (1609.31 metros).

1 yard. |Una yarda (91.44 centímetros)

1 foot. |Un pie (30.48 centímetros)

1 inch. |Una pulgada (2.54 centímetros).

1 cubic foot. |Un pie cúbico

| (28.315 decímetros cúbicos).

1 square foot. |Un pie cuadrado

| (929 centímetros cuadrados).

1 kilometre (1093.63 yards). |Un kilómetro.

1 metre (1.094 yards). |Un metro.

1 centimetre (0.393 inch). |Un centímetro.

1 millimetre (0.039 inch). |Un milímetro.

1 cubic metre (35.3 cubic feet). |Un metro cúbico.

1 square metre (1.196 square yards). |Un metro cuadrado.

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WEIGHTS. | PESOS.

1 ton. |Una tonelada (1016.048 kilogramos).

1 hundredweight. |Un quintal inglés (50.80 kilogramos.)

1 pound. |Una libra (0.45 kilogramo).

1 ounce. |Una onza (28.35 gramos).

1 kilogramme (2.205 lbs.). |Un kilogramo.

1 gramme (0.002 lb.). |Un gramo.

1 metrical ton (0.98 English ton). |Una tonelada métrica.

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TROY WEIGHTS. |PESOS MEDICINALES, ETC.

1 pound (16 oz.) |Una libra (373.238 gramos).

1 ounce. |Una onza (31.103 gramos).

1 grain. |Un grano (0.065 gramo).

1 gramme (15.43 grains). |Un gramo.

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LIQUID MEASURES. |MEDIDAS PARA LIQUIDOS.

1 gallon. |Un galón (4.54 litros).

1 quart. |Un cuarto de galón (1.14 litros).

1 pint. |Una pinta (0.57 litro).

1 litre (1.76 pints). |Un litro.

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LAND MEASURES. |MEDIDAS AGRARIAS.

1 acre. |Un acre (0.405 hectárea).

1 hectare (2.471 acres). |Una hectárea.

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