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Chapter V: Part 5

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=Pablo=, _m._, Paul.
=paciencia=, _f._, patience.
=Pacifico=, _m._, Pacific.
=padecer=, (_pres._ =padezco=), to suffer.
=padre=, _m._, father; =los ----s,= parents.
=paga=, _f._, pay.
=pagar=, to pay, pay for.
=pagina=, _f._, page.
=pais=, _m._, country, land.
=paja=, _f._, straw.
=pajaro=, _m._, bird.
=paje=, _m._, page.
=palabra=, _f._, word.
=palacio=, _m._, palace.
=paladion=, _m._, palladium.
=palco=, _m._, box.
=palidecer=, (_pres._ =palidezco=), to become pale.
=palido, -a=, pale; =ponerse ----=, to turn pale.
=palma=, _f._, palm; =---- de coco=, coconut palm.
=palmada=, _f._, clapping of hands; =dar ----s,= to clap one's hands.
=palo=, _m._, stick, pole, log; =---- de rosa=, rosewood.
=pampa=, _f._, an extensive plain, pampas (_of South America_).
=panaderia=, _f._, bakery.
=panadero=, _m._, baker.
=panal=, _m._, honeycomb.
=Panama=, _f._, Panama.
=Paolo=, _Ital._, Paul.
=papagayo=, _m._, parrot.
=papanatas=, _m._, simpleton, fool.
=papel=, _m._, paper.
=par=, _adj._, similar, like.
=par=, _m._, pair, couple; =a ----es=, in pairs;
=de ---- en ----=, wide, =para=, for, to, in order to;
=---- que=, in order that, so that.
=parabola=, _f._, parabola; parable.
=Paraguay=, _m._, Paraguay.
=pararse=, to stop.
=pardo, -a=, dark, brown.
=parecer=, (_pres._ =parezco=), to appear, seem;
=--se=, to resemble.
=pared=, _f._, wall.
=pareja=, _f._, pair; mate.
=Paris=, _m._, Paris.
=parlero, -a=, talkative, gossiping.
=parque=, _m._, park.
=parroquiano=, _m._, customer.
=parte=, _f._, part; =dar ----,= to inform; =por todas ----s=,
everywhere.
=particularmente=, particularly.
=partida=, _f._, part.
=partir=, to depart; separate, part, divide.
=pasajero, -a=, passing, fleeting.
=pasaporte=, _m._, passport.
=pasar=, to pass, go by, go beyond; happen, spend;
=---- adentro=, to come in;
=---- por agua=, to boil;
=---- por alto=, to pass over in silence;
=--se=, to take place.
=pascua=, _f._, Easter; =mas contento que unas ----s=, as
merry as a lark.
=pasearse=, to take a walk.
=paseo=, _m._, pleasure walk, walk.
=pasion=, _f._, passion.
=pasmado, -a=, astonished, dumbfounded.
=pasmo=, _m._, surprise.
=paso=, _m._, step, passage; =dar un ----=, to take a
step; =ir de ----=, to slip through.
=pasto=, _m._, pasture.
=pastora=, _f._, shepherdess.
=pata=, _f._, leg.
=patata=, _f._, potato.
=paterno,-a=, on the father's side, paternal.
=patinar=, to skate.
=patria=, _f._, country, native land.
=paz=, _f._, peace.
=pecado=, _m._, sin.
=pecho=, _m._, breast.
=pedazo=, _m._, bit, piece; =hacer ---- s=, to smash to pieces.
=pedir, (i)=, to ask, demand, request.
=pegar=, to whip.
=peligro=, _m._, danger.
=pelota=, _f._, ball.
=pelotera=, _f._, quarrel.
=pena=, _f._, pain, trouble; =no vale la ----=, it is not
worth while.
=penitencia=, _f._, penance.
=penoso,-a=, painful.
=pensamiento=, _m._, thought.
=pensar, (ie),= to think; =---- en=, to think of.
=Pensilvania=, _f._, Pennsylvania.
=Penafiel=, a city in the province of Valladolid, Spain.
=peor=, worse; worst.
=pequenita=, _f._, little girl.
=pequeno,-a=, small, little; short.
=pera=, _f._, pear.
=peral=, _m._, pear tree.
=perder, (ie)=, to lose.
=perdido,-a=, lost, dead.
=perdon=, _m._, pardon, forgiveness.
=perdonar=, to pardon, forgive.
=peregrinacion=, _f._, journey.
=peregrino,-a=, foreign, strange.
=pereza=, _f._, idleness, laziness.
=perezoso,-a=, idle, lazy.
=perfeccion=, _f._, perfection, excellence.
=perfumista=, _m._, perfumer.
=perla=, _f._, pearl.
=permitir=, to permit, allow.
=pero=, but.
=perro=, _m._, dog.
=perseverar=, to persevere.
=persona=, _f._, person.
=pertenecer=, (_pres._ =pertenezco=), to belong.
=pesado,-a=, heavy.
=pesar=, to weigh; =a ---- de=, in spite of.
=pescador=, _m._, fisherman.
=pescar=, to fish.
=peseta=, _f._, a Spanish coin worth about 18 cents.
=petate=, _m._, fool, simpleton.
=petroleo=, _m._, petroleum, kerosene.
=pez=, _m._, fish.
=pez=, _f._, pitch, tar.
=piadoso,-a=, pious.
=picar=, to sting, prick; tickle.
=picaro,-a=, wretched, rascally.
=picaro=, _m._, rascal.
=pico=, _m._, beak;
=callar el ---- =, to hold one's tongue.
=pide=, _pres. of_ =pedir=.
=pidio=, _past abs. of_ =pedir=.
=pie=, _m._, foot; =a ----=, on foot.
=piedad=, _f._, piety, pity.
=piedra=, _f._, stone.
=piel=, _f._, skin.
=pierden=, _pres. of_ =perder=.
=pierna=, _f._, leg.
=pieza=, _f._, coin; room.
=Pinar del Rio=, a province of Cuba.
=pinguee=, fat, good, fertile.
=pintor=, _m._, painter.
=pina=, _f._, pineapple.
=pisada=, _f._, footstep.
=piso=, _m._, floor; =---- bajo=, ground floor.
=pizarra=, _f._, slate; blackboard.
=placer=, _m._, pleasure.
=plan=, _m._, plan.
=planicie=, _f._, plain.
=plano,-a=, flat.
=planta=, _f._, plant; sole (of the foot).
=plata=, _f._, silver.
=plataforma=, _f._, platform.
=platano=, _m._, plantain tree.
=platino=, _m._, platinum.
=plato=, _m._, plate, dish.
=playa=, _f._, seashore.
=plaza=, _f._, square.
=plebe=, _f._, common people, rabble.
=plomizo,-a=, lead-colored.
=plomo=, _m._, lead.
=pluma=, _f._, feather; pen; =---- fuente=, fountain pen.
=poblacion=, _f._, population, people.
=poblado,-a=, populous, inhabited.
=pobre=, poor.
=pobremente=, poorly.
=poco,-a=, _indef. pron._, little; =----s=, few;
=a ----,= shortly afterwards; =---- a ----=, little by little.
=poder=, _m._, power.
=poder=, (_pres._ =puedo=, _past abs._ =pude=), can,
to be able; may.
=poderoso,-a=, powerful, strong.
=podria=, _cond. of_ =poder=.
=poeta=, _m._, poet.
=policiaco,-a=, relating to the police.
=pompa=, _f._, pomp, solemnity.
=pomposamente=, pompously, splendidly.
=ponderar=, to ponder, consider, weigh.
=poner, (pongo, pondre, puse, puesto)=, to put, place, lay;
=--se=, to become; put on (clothes); set (_of the sun_);
=---- a=, to begin.
=pongamos=, _pres. subj. of_ =poner=.
=ponte=, _imper. of_ ponerse.
=Popocatepetl=, a mountain of Mexico.
=popular=, popular.
=por=, by, through, for, as, along, over, for the sake of, on
account of; =---- la= noche, at night.
=porfia=, _f._, contest; =a ----=, vying with one another.
=porque=, because.
=?porque?= _or_ =?por que?= why?
=portal=, _m._, portal.
=porteria=, _f._, main gate.
=portero=, _m._, janitor, doorkeeper.
=Portugal=, _m._, Portugal.
=posada=, _f._, inn.
=posadero=, _m._, innkeeper.
=poseer=, to possess, own.
=posesion=, _f._, possession.
=posible=, possible.
=precedente=, _m._, precedent; preeminence, preference.
=precepto=, _m._, precept, command.
=precio=, _m._, price.
=precioso,-a=, precious, valuable.
=precipitadamente=, hastily, in a hurry.
=precipitarse=, to rush down.
=precisamente=, precisely, just.
=preciso,-a=, necessary.
=predicar=, to preach.
=preferir=, to prefer,
=prefiere=, _pres. of_ preferir.
=pregunta=, _f._, question.
=preguntar=, to ask, question.
=preludio=, _m._, prelude.
=prender=, (_p.p._ =preso=), to seize, grasp; =--se=, to catch fire.
=prensa=, _f._, press.
=preparacion=, _f._, preparation,
=preparar=, to prepare.
=presa=, _f._, booty.
=presencia=, _f._, presence.
=presenciar=, to witness.
=presentar=, to present; =--se=, to appear, be presented.
=presente=, _m._, present, gift; =al ----=, at present, now.
=presidente=, _m._, president.
=preso,-a=, taken, seized; _p.p. of_ =prender=.
=prestar=, to lend; =---- atencion=, to pay attention.
=presumir=, to boast.
=pretender=, to pretend.
=prevenido=, _p.p. of_ =prevenir=.
=prevenir=, (_see_ =venir=), to warn, caution.
=prima=, _f._, cousin.
=primavera=, _f._, spring.
=primer=, _see_ =primero=, _adj._
=primero,-a=, first, foremost.
=primero=, _adv._, at first, first.
=primo=, _m._, cousin.
=primor=, _m._, perfection, masterpiece.
=princesa=, _f._, princess.
=principal=, chief, principal.
=principalmente=, chiefly, principally.
=principe=, _m._, prince.
=principiar=, to begin.
=principio=, _m._, beginning; =al ----=, at first.
=prisa=, _f._, haste, hurry; =de ----=, quickly.
=prision=, _f._, prison, imprisonment.
=prisionero,-a=, _m. and f._, prisoner.
=privacion=, _f._, privation.
=probar, (ue)=, to try, prove.
=proclamar=, to proclaim.
=procurar=, to try.
=prodigioso,-a=, prodigious, wonderful.
=produccion=, _f._, production, performance.
=producir=, _(pres._ =produzco=, _past abs._ =produje=),
to produce, yield, cause.
=producto=, _m._, product.
=productor,-ra=, productive.
=profanar=, to profane, desecrate.
=profano,-a=, profane, irreverent.
=profesor=, _m._, professor.
=profeta=, _m._, prophet.
=profundidad=, _f._, depth.
=profundo,-a=, deep, profound.
=programa=, _m._, program.
=progresista=, progressive.
=promesa=, _f._, promise.
=prometer=, to promise.
=prometida=, _f._, promised bride.
=pronto,-a=, quick.
=pronto=, _adv._, quickly, soon.
=pronunciacion=, _f._, pronunciation.
=pronunciar=, to pronounce; declare, mention.
=propina=, _f._, fee, tip.
=propio,-a=, own.
=proponer=, (_see_ =poner=), to propose; =--se=, to resolve.
=propongo=, _pres. of_ =proponer=.
=proporcionar=, to cause.
=proposito=, _m._, purpose.
=propuso=, _past abs. of_ =proponer=.
=proseguir, (i)=, to continue.
=prosiguiendo=, _pres. part. of_ =proseguir=.
=prosiguio=, _past abs. of_ =proseguir=.
=proteger=, to protect.
=protervo,-a=, insolent, obstinate.
=protesta=, _f._, protest.
=protestar=, to protest, object.
=provenir=, (_see_ =venir=), to come from, be derived from.
=proverbio=, _m._, proverb.
=proviene=, _pres. of_ =provenir=.
=provincia=, _f._, province.
=provisto,-a=, provided.
=proximo,-a=, next.
=proyectar=, to plan, project.
=proyecto=, _m._, project.
=prudente=, prudent.
=prueba=, _f._, proof, test.
=publicar=, to publish, proclaim.
=publico,-a=, public.
=publico=, _m._, public.
=pudiese=, _past subj., second form, of_ =poder=.
=pudo=, _past abs. of_ =poder=.
=pueblo=, _m._, village, people.
=puede=, _pres. of_ =poder=.
=puerta=, _f._, door, gate.
=puerto=, _m._, harbor, port.
=pues=, since, so then, therefore; =---- bien=, very well, all right.
=puesto=, _m._, post, position.
=puesto=, _p.p. of_ =poner=.
=pulgar=, _m._, thumb.
=pulido,-a=, polished.
=pulmon=, _m._, lung.
=pulque=, _m._, a drink prepared from the maguey.
=punto=, _m._, point.
=puro,-a=, pure, clear,
=purpureo,-a=, purple,
=puso=, _past abs. of_ =poner=.

=Q=

=que=, _conj._, that, in order that; as, since, when; than;
=a ----=, until;
=con ----=, therefore, then;
=de ----=, that;
=----= _with subj._, let, may.
=que=, _rel. pron._, who, which, what; that; =lo ----=, what.
=?que?= _inter. pron._, which? what?
=quebrar, (ie)=, to break.
=quedar=, to remain, be; =--se=, to remain, stand.
=quehacer=, _m._, occupation, work.
=queja=, _f._, complaint.
=quejarse=, to complain.
=quemar=, to burn.
=querer, (quiero, querre, quise, querido)=, to wish, desire; will.
=querido,-a=, beloved, dear.
=quetzale=, _m._, quetzal, a large bird of Guatemala.
=quien=, _rel. pron._, who, which, the one who.
=?quien?= _inter. pron._, who? which?
=quiere=, _pres. of_ =querer=.
=quimica=, _f._, chemistry.
=quina=, _f._, cinchona.
=quince=, fifteen.
=quinientos=, five hundred.
=quinta=, _f._, conscription, levy.
=quinto=, _m._, one-fifth, fifth.
=quisiera=, _past subj., first form, of_ =querer=.
=quiso=, _past abs. of_ =querer=.
=quitar(se)=, to take away, take out, take off.

=R=

=rama=, _f._, branch (of a tree).
=ramal=, _m._, branch, arm (of a river).
=Ramon=, _m._, Raymond.
=rana=, _f._, frog.
=rancho=, _m._, ranch.
=rapidamente=, rapidly.
=rapido,-a=, rapid, fast.
=raro,-a=, rare.
=rasgar=, to scratch.
=rastro=, _m._, slaughter house.
=rato=, _m._, time, while.
=rayo=, _m._, ray.
=razon=, _f._, reason; =tener ----=, to be right.
=real=, _adj._, royal.
=real=, _m._, a Spanish coin worth about five cents.
=realce=, _m._, fine work.
=rebelarse=, to rebel.
=rebelion=, _f._, rebellion.
=recelar=, to distrust; =--se de=, to distrust.
=recibimiento=, _m._, reception.
=recibir=, to receive.
=recien=, recently; =---- nacido=, new-born.
=recientemente=, recently.
=reclamar=, to claim.
=recobrar=, to recover.
=recoger=, to gather, pick up.
=recoleto=, _m._, convent.
=recomendacion=, _f._, recommendation.
=recomendar=, to recommend.
=reconocer=, (_pres._ =reconozco=), to recognize; look over, sound.
=reconozcan=, _pres. subj. of_ =reconocer=.
=recordar, (ue)=, to remember, recall.
=recostado,-a=, reclining.
=recrearse=, to amuse one's self.
=recreo=, _m._, recreation.
=recto,-a=, straight.
=recuerdo=, _m._, remembrance; =--s=, kind regards.
=recuerdo=, _pres. of_ =recordar=.
=recurrir=, to have recourse to.
=recurso=, _m._, recourse; _pl._, resources.
=rechazar=, to refuse.
=red=, _f._, net.
=redoblado,-a=, double-quick.
=redondel=, _m._, disk.
=reducir=, (_pres._ =reduzco=), to reduce, confine.
=referir, (ie)=, to relate, tell.
=refirio=, _past abs. of_ =referir=.
=reflejar=, to reflect.
=reflexion=, _f._, reflection.
=reflexionar=, to reflect, consider.
=reflexivo,-a=, reflective, thoughtful.
=refran=, _m._, proverb, saying.
=refrenar=, to rein in, stop.
=refrescarse=, to recuperate, gain new strength.
=regalarse=, to treat one's self.
=regalo=, _m._, present.
=region=, _f._, region, district.
=regresar=, to return.
=regreso=, _m._, return.
=regular=, regular, ordinary.
=rehusar=, to refuse.
=reino=, m., kingdom.
=reir, (i)=, to laugh.
=relacionarse (con)=, to be connected (with).
=relatar=, to relate, tell.
=relativo,-a=, relative.
=relevar=, to relieve.
=reloj=, _m._, watch; clock.
=reluciente=, shining, bright.
=relucir=, (_pres._ =reluzco=), to shine, glitter.
=relleno,-a=, stuffed.
=remar=, to row.
=rematar=, to finish, complete.
=remediar=, to remedy.
=remendar, (ie)=, to mend, repair.
=remontar(se)=, to mount upwards; rise, soar.
=remover, (ue)=, to remove.
=renglon=, _m._, line.
=renovar=, to renew.
=renunciar=, to renounce.
=reparacion=, _f._, repair.
=reparar=, to look at carefully, notice.
=reparto=, _pl._ =-i=, _m._, distribution of roles.
=repente: de ----=, suddenly.
=repetir, (i)=, to repeat; =--se=, to repeat.
=repicar=, to sound, ring, toll.
=repite=, _pres. of_ =repetir=.
=repitiendo=, _pres. part. of_ =repetir=.
=repitieron=, _past abs. of_ =repetir=.
=replicar=, to reply.
=reposar=, to repose, rest.
=reposo=, _m._, repose, rest.
=repostero=, _m._, pastry cook.
=representacion=, _f._, representation, performance.
=representar=, to represent, perform; =--se=, to be performed.
=reprimir=, to repress, subdue.
=reprise=, _French_, revival.
=republica=, _f._, republic.
=repuso=, _past abs. of_ =reponer=, he replied _(used in
this sense only in this tense)_.
=res=, _f._, cattle.
=residencia=, _f._, residence.
=resignado,-a=, resigned.
=resina=, _f._, resin.
=resistir=, to resist, endure.
=resolucion=, _f._, resolution.
=resolver=, (=ue=, _p.p._ =resuelto=), to resolve.
=respirar=, to breathe.
=responder=, to respond, reply, answer.
=responsabilidad=, _f._, responsibility.
=respuesta=, _f._, reply, answer.
=restar=, to remain.
=resto=, _m._, rest, remainder.
=resulta=, _f._, result; =de ----s=, as a consequence of.
=resultar=, to result.
=retemblar, (ie)=, to tremble.
=retiemble=, _pres. subj. of_ =retemblar=.
=retrato=, _m._, picture, likeness.
=reunirse=, to join; reunite, meet again.
=reverencia=, _f._, reverence, bow.
=revisar=, to examine.
=revolotear=, to circle about, fly about.
=revolucion=, _f._, revolution.
=revolver=, (=ue=, _p.p._ =revuelto=), to turn around.
=revuelto,-a=, rolled up.
=revuelve=, _pres. of_ =revolver=.
=rey=, _m._, king.
=ria=, _pres. subj. of_ =reir=.
=Ricardo=, _m._, Richard.
=ricazo,-a=, very rich.
=rico,-a=, rich.
=ricuelo,-a=, rich.
=ridiculo,-a=, ridiculous.
=riendo=, _pres. part. of_ =reir=.
=rio=, _m._, river.
=Rio Janeiro=, capital of Brazil.
=riqueza=, _f._, wealth.
=risueno,-a=, smiling.
=robar=, to rob, steal, carry off.
=rodear=, to surround.
=rodilla=, _f._, knee.
=Rodolfo=, _m._, Rudolph.
=rogar, (ue)=, to pray.
=rojo,-a=, red.
=Roma=, Rome.
=romano,-a=, Roman.
=romper=, to break.
=ronco,-a=, rough, hoarse, gruff.
=ropa=, _f._, clothes.
=rosa=, _f._, rose; =palo de ----=, rosewood.
=rostro=, _m._, face.
=rubio,-a=, blond.
=rubor=, _f._, blush.
=ruego=, _pres. of_ =rogar=.
=rugido=, _m._, roar, roaring.
=rugir=, to roar.
=ruido=, _m._, noise, sound.
=ruina=, _f._, ruin.
=ruso,-a=, Russian.
=rustico,-a=, rustic, boorish.

=S=

=sabado=, _m._, Saturday.
=saber=,(=se, sabre, supe, sabido=, _pres. subj._ =sepa=),
to know, learn, be able to.
=sabido,-a=, well-known.
=sabio,-a=, wise.
=sabroso,-a=, tasty.
=sacar=, to take out, draw out; rouse.
=sacrificar=, to sacrifice.
=sacrifique=, _past abs. of_ =sacrificar=.
=saeta=, _f._, arrow.
=sagrado,-a=, sacred; =La Sagrada Escritura=, Holy Writ.
=Said-Baja=, viceroy of Egypt (1854-1863).
=sala=, _f._, hall, room.
=Salamanca=, _f._, city and province in western Spain.
=salgo=, _pres. of_ =salir=.
=salida=, _f._, boundary; =---- de toros=, entrance of the bulls.
=salir=, (=salgo, saldre, sali, salido=), to go out, come out,
turn out, get out; rise (_of the sun_).
=salitre=, _m._, saltpeter.
=salon=, _m._, large hall; =---- de trono=, throne hall.
=saltar=, to jump; blow up, explode.
=salto=, _m._, jump, leap; =dar un ----=, to jump, leap.
=salud=, _f._, health.
=saludar=, to greet, salute.
=saludo=, _m._, salutation.
=salvacion=, _f._, salvation, rescue.
=salvo,-a=, safe.
=san=, _shortened form of_ =santo=.
=sanar=, to heal, recover, get well.
=Sancha=, _f._, Sancha (_proper name_).
=San Francisco (de Asis)=, St. Francis, founder of a religious order.
=sangre=, _f._, blood.
=sanguijuela=, _f._, leech.
=San Ignacio de Loyola=, founder of the Jesuit order.
=sano,-a=, healthy, well, sound.
=santo,-a=, holy.
=santo,-a=, _m. and f._, saint.
=saque=, _past abs. of_ =sacar=.
=sardina=, _f._, sardine; =entierro de la ----=, a Spanish
festival, like the French _mi-careme_, celebrating the end of Lent.
=sastre=, _m._, tailor.
=satisfaccion=, _f._, satisfaction.
=satisfacer, (-fago,-fare,-fice,-fecho)=, to satisfy.
=satisfecho=, _p.p. of_ =satisfacer.=
=se=, _refl. pron._, himself, herself, itself, yourself;
themselves; one another.
=se=, _pers. pron._ == le= (_when followed by another
pers. pron. of 3 pers._).
=se=, _pres. of_ =saber=.
=sea=, _pres. subj. of_ =ser=.
=sebo=, _m._, tallow.
=secar=, to dry.
=seccion=, _f._, section.
=seco,-a=, dry.
=secretario=, _m._, secretary.
=secreto=, _m._, secret.
=sed=, _f._, thirst; =tener ----=, to be thirsty.
=seguida: en----=, immediately.
=seguir, (i)=, to follow, continue; increase.
=segun=, according to, as.
=segundo,-a=, second.
=seguro,-a=, sure, steady, certain.
=seis=, six.
=selecto,-a=, select.
=selva=, _f._, forest.
=semana=, _f._, week.
=semejante=, similar, like; such.
=senador=, _m._, senator.
=sencilla=, _f._, one-act play.
=sencillez=, _f._, simplicity.
=sencillo,-a=, simple.
=sentarse, (ie)=, to sit down, seat one's self.
=sentido=, _m._, sense.
=sentimiento=, _m._, regret.
=sentir, (ie)=, to feel; =--se=, to feel.
=senor=, _m._, gentleman, sir, master, lord; Mr.
=senora=, _f._, lady, wife, madam; Mrs.
=senoria=, _f._, lordship, excellency.
=senorita=, _f._, young lady; Miss.
=sepa=, _pres. subj. of_ =saber=.
=separar=, to separate.
=separemonos = separemos nos=.
=septiembre=, _m._, September.
=sepulcral=, sepulchral; =lapida ----=, tombstone.
=ser, (soy, sere, fui, sido=, _past descr._ =era=,
_pres. subj._ =sea)=, to be; =por no ----=, had it not been.
=serie=, _f._, series, list.
=serio,-a=, serious.
=sermon=, _m._, sermon.
=servicio=, _m._, service.
=servil=, servile.
=servir, (ie)=, to serve;
=---- de algo=, to be good for something;
=---- de nada=, to be good for nothing.
=sesenta=, sixty.
=si=, _conj._, if, whether.
=si=, _adv._, yes, indeed.
=si=, _refl. pron._, himself, herself, itself; themselves
(_after a prep._).
=sido=, _p.p. of_ =ser=.
=siempre=, always; =para ----=, for ever.
=sien=, _f._, temple (_of the face_).
=siendo=, _pres. part. of_ =ser=.
=sienta=, _pres. of_ =sentar=.
=sienten=, _pres. of_ =sentir=.
=siete=, seven.
=Sigfredo=, _m._, Siegfried.
=siglo=, _m._, century.
=significado=, _m._, meaning.
=significar=, to signify, mean.
=sigue=, _pres. of_ =seguir=.
=siguiente=, following, next.
=siguieron=, _past abs. of_ =seguir=.
=silencio=, _m._, silence.
=silvestre=, wild, woody.
=silla=, _f._, chair.
=sillon=, _m._, armchair.
=simple=, simple, plain.
=sin=, without.
=sinfonico,-a=, symphonic, symphony.
=siniestro,-a=, sinister.
=sino=, except, but; =no tenia sino una pierna=, had only one leg.
=sintiendo=, _pres. part. of_ =sentir=.
=siquiera=, even; =ni ----=, not even.
=sirven=, _pres. of_ =servir=.
=sirviente=, _m._, servant.
=sirvio=, _past abs. of_ =servir=.
=sitio=, _m._, place.
=situacion=, _f._, situation, location.
=situado,-a=, located, situated.
=soberano,-a=, sovereign.
=soberbio,-a=, proud.
=sobrado,-a=, excessive.
=sobre=, above, on, upon, over; about, concerning.
=sobremesa=, _f._, dessert.
=sobresalto=, _m._, violent shock.
=sobretodo=, _m._, overcoat.
=sobrevenir=, (_see_ =venir=), to come.
=sobrevino=, _past abs. of_ =sobrevenir=.
=sobrina=, _f._, niece.
=sobrino=, _m._, nephew.
=socavar=, to dig.
=sofocon=, _m._, box (on the ear).
=sois,= _pres. indic. 2 pers. pl. of_ =ser=.
=sol=, _m._, sun.
=solamente=, only.
=soldado=, _m._, soldier.
=solejar,= _m._, sunny place.
=solemne=, solemn.
=solemnidad=, _f._, solemnity.
=soler, (ue)=, to be accustomed, be in the habit.
=solicitar=, to solicit, ask, request.
=solicito,-a=, solicitous, anxious.
=soliman=, _m._, corrosive sublimate of mercury; =hecho
un ----=, angry, furious, hopping mad.
=solo,-a=, alone, only, mere, single.
=solo=, _adv._, only, merely.
=soltar, (ue)=, to let loose; =---- la carcajada=,
to burst into loud laughter.
=soltero,-a=, unmarried, bachelor.
=sombra=, _f._, shade.
=sombrero=, _m._, hat.
=son=, _pres. indic. 3 pers. pl. of_ =ser=.
=sonar, (ue)=, to sound, ring, chink.
=sonido=, _m._, sound.
=sonoro,-a=, sonorous.
=sonreir, (i)=, to smile.
=sonriendo=, _pres. part. of_ =sonreir=.
=sonrisa=, _f._, smile.
=sopa=, _f._, soup.
=soplar=, to blow; prompt.
=sorbete=, _m._, sherbet.
=sorprendente=, rare, extraordinary.
=sorprendido,-a=, surprised.
=sorpresa=, _f._, surprise.
=sospechar=, to suspect.
=sostener=, (_see_ =tener=), to sustain, keep up.
=sotano=, _m._, basement.
=soy=, _pres. of_ =ser=.
=Sr. = Senor=.
=SS. MM. y AA. = Sus Majestades y Altezas=.
=su=, his, her, its; their; yours.
=subida=, _f._, elevation, ascent.
=subir=, to rise, go upstairs.
=suceder=, to happen.
=suceso=, _m._, event, happening.
=sucio,-a=, dirty.
=sudeste=, southeast.
=suela=, _pres. subj. of_ =soler=.
=suela=, _f._, sole.
=suelo=, _m._, ground, floor; soil.
=suena=, _pres. of_ =sonar=.
=suerte=, _f._, luck, fate; manner.
=Suez=, Suez.
=suficiente=, sufficient, enough.
=sufrir=, to suffer.
=Suiza (la)=, Switzerland.
=sujeto=, _m._, subject; fellow.
=sultan=, _m._, sultan.
=suma=, _f._, sum.
=sumo,-a=, supreme, utmost.
=suntuoso,-a=, sumptuous.
=superficie=, _f._, surface.
=superior=, superior, upper; =escuela ----=, high school.
=superioridad=, _f._, superiority.
=supo=, _past abs. of_ =saber=, he learned, was informed.
=suponer=, to suppose.
=supongamos=, _pres. subj. of_ =suponer=.
=sur=, _m._, south.
=surtir=, to provide with, procure.
=susto=, _m._, fright, scare.
=susurrar=, to hum, buzz.
=suyo,-a=, your, yours.

=T=

=tabaco=, _m._, tobacco; cigar.
=tabardillo=, _m._, fever.
=taimado,-a=, sly, cunning, shrewd.
=tajada=, _f._, cut.
=tal=, such, so, as; =----vez=, perhaps; =?que ----?= how
are you?
=talle=, _m._, figure.
=tambien=, also, likewise.
=Tamburi=, _m._, Tamburi (_proper name_).
=tampoco=, neither.
=tan=, so; =---- ... como=, as... as.
=tanto,-a=, so much;
=--s=, so many;
=otros ----s=, as many others;
=mientras ----=, in the meantime;
=por lo ----=, therefore.
=tanto=, _adv._, so much.
=tarde=, _adv._, late.
=tarde=, _f._, afternoon; early evening;
=por la ----=, in the afternoon;
=buenas ----s=, good evening.
=tauromaquia=, _f._, art of bullfighting.
=te=, _dat. and acc. of_ =tu=, you, yourself.
=te=, _m._, tea.
=teatro=, _m._, theater.
=techo=, _m._, ceiling.
=tedioso,-a=, tedious, tiresome.
=tejado=, _m._, roof.
=tejedor=, _m._, weaver.
=temblar, (ie)=, to tremble.
=temer=, to fear; =---se=, to be afraid.
=temor=, _m._, fear.
=templado,-a=, temperate.
=templo=, _m._, temple.
=temprano,-a=, early.
=tendran=, _fut. of_ =tener=.
=tenedor=, _m._, fork.
=tener, (tengo, tendre, tuve, tenido=, _imper._ =ten=),
to have, enjoy, take;
=---- que=, must, to have to;
=---- frio=, to be cold;
=---- por=, to consider, regard;
=tiene diez anos=, he is ten years old.
=tenga=, _pres. subj. of_ =tener=.
=tengo=, _pres. of_ =tener=.
=tenis=, _m._, tennis.
=tentacion=, _f._, temptation.
=tentar=, to try.
=tercer=, _see_ =tercero=.
=tercero,-a=, third.
=terminar=, to end, close, terminate, finish.
=termino=, _m._, word, expression.
=terreno=, _m._, territory.
=terrible=, terrible.
=terrifico,-a=, terrific, terrible, terrifying.
=territorio=, _m._, territory, land.
=tesoro=, _m._, treasure.
=testarudo,-a=, obstinate.
=ti=, _acc. of_ =tu= (_after a prep._), you.
=tia=, _f._, aunt.
=tiembla=, _pres. of_ =temblar=.
=tiempo=, _m._, time; weather; =hace ----=, some time ago.
=tienda=, _f._, store, shop.
=tiene=, _pres. of_ =tener=.
=tierno,-a=, tender.
=tierra=, _f._, earth, land, district; native country.
=tinta=, _f._, ink.
=tintero=, _m._, inkstand.
=tinto,-a=, colored, dyed.
=tio=, _m._, uncle.
=tirano=, _m._, tyrant.
=tirar=, to draw; throw; last.
=tiron=, _m._, thrust; =de un ----=, all at once, suddenly.
=titulo=, _m._, title.
=tiza=, _f._, chalk.
=tocar=, to touch; play (an instrument); ring; =te toca=, it falls
to your lot; =toca las ocho=, it strikes eight.
=todavia=, still, yet.
=todo,-a=, all, whole; each, every; everything; =con ----=,
after all; =del ----=, completely.
=Toison=, _f._: =la orden de la ----=, Order of the Golden
Fleece.
=Toledo=, _m._, a large city in western Spain.
=itoma!= hold on! stop a moment!
=tomar=, to take, eat; =--se=, to betake one's self.
=tomate=, _m._, tomato.
=tonelada=, _f._, ton.
=tonelaje=, _m._, tonnage.
=tonteria=, _f._, folly, stupidity; nonsense.
=tonto,-a=, foolish, silly, stupid.
=tonto=, _m._, fool, simpleton.
=topar (con)=, to meet.
=tordo=, _m._, thrush.
=toro=, _m._, bull; =corrida de ----s=, bullfight.
=torrido,-a=, torrid, hot.
=torta=, _f._, cake.
=tortilla=, _f._, pancake with eggs; omelet.
=total=, total.
=trabajar=, to work.
=trabajo=, _m._, work.
=trabar=, to join, connect; =---- conversacion=, to enter into a
conversation.
=traduccion=, _f._, translation.
=traducir=, (_pres._ =traduzco=, _past abs._
=traduje=), to translate.
=traduzca=, _pres. subj. of_ =traducir=.
=traer, (traigo, traere, traje, traido)=, to bring, carry, draw, pull.
=trafico=, _m._, traffic.
=tragar=, to swallow.
=traiga=, _pres. subj. of_ =traer=.
=traje=, _m._, dress, suit.
=trajeron=, _past abs. of_ =traer=.
=trajo=, _past abs. of_ =traer=.
=tramo=, _m._, flight (of stairs).
=tranquilo,-a=, tranquil, calm, quiet.
=tras=, behind.
=trasunto=, _m._, copy, likeness.
=tratamiento=, _m._, treatment.
=tratar=, to treat, discuss; try, bargain, have dealings with.
=trato=, _m._, treatment.
=traves: a ----=, across.
=trazar=, to trace, sketch, draw.
=trecho=, _m._, space, distance.
=treinta=, thirty.
=tremendo,-a=, tremendous, very great.
=tremulo,-a=, tremulous, trembling.
=tren=, _m_, train.
=tres=, three.
=trescientos=, three hundred.
=trigo=, _m_, grain, wheat.
=trineo=, _m_, sled.
=triplicar=, to treble.
=triste=, sad.
=tronco=, _m_, trunk.
=trono=, _m._, throne.
=tropezar (con), (ie)=, to meet, come across.
=tropical=, tropical.
=troupe=, _French_, company of players.
=trucha=, _f._, trout.
=trueno=, _m._, thunder.
=tu=, _poss. adj._, your.
=tu=, _pers. pron._, you.
=tuerto,-a=, one-eyed, squinting.
=tumba=, _f._, gravestone.
=tunante=, _m._, vagabond, rascal.
=turco,-a=, Turkish, Turk.
=turno=, _m._, turn, series.
=tuvo=, _past abs. of_ =tener=.
=tuyo,-a=, yours.

=U=

=ufano,-a=, proud.
=ultimo,-a=, last; =por ----=, at last, finally.
=umbral=, _m._, sill, doorstep.
=un,-a=, a, an, one.
=ungueento=, _m._, ointment, salve.
=unico,-a=, only.
=unido,-a=, united; =los Estados Unidos=, the United States.
=universidad=, _f._, university.
=uno,-a=, one; =--s=, some, a pair; _as indef. pron._, one,
they, people.
=Uruguay=, _m._, Uruguay.
=usar=, to use, practice, make use of.
=uso=, _m._, use, custom, fashion.
=usted=, (_see_ =V=.), you.
=usurero=, _m._, usurer.
=util=, useful.
=utilizar=, to use, utilize, put to use.
=uva=, _f._, grape.

=V=

=V., Vd., Vmd=. (_abbreviation for_ =vuestra merced)=,
_pl._ =VV., Vds.=, you; =de V.=, your.
=va=, _pres. of_ =ir=.
=vaca=, _f._, cow.
=vacio,-a=, empty.
=vacuno,-a=, relating to cattle, bovine.
=valer=, (_pres._ =valgo=, _fut._ =valdre=),
to be worth; =vale mas=, it is better; =no vale la pena=,
it is not worth while.
=valiente=, brave, courageous.
=valioso,-a=, precious, valuable.
=valor=, _m._, value, courage.
=Valparaiso=, _m._, an important seaport of Chile.
=valle=, _m._, valley.
=vamos=, _pres. of_ =ir=; =---- a ver=, let us see.
=vanidad=, _f._, vanity.
=vano,-a=, vain.
=variedad=, _f._, variety.
=variete=, _French_, variety (_in theaters_).
=varios,-as=, several.
=varon=, _m._, man.
=vas=, _pres. of_ =ir=.
=vaso=, _m._, glass.
=vaya=, _pres. subj. of_ =ir=; _as interj._, come now!
get along with you!
=Vd., Vds.=, _see_ =V=.
=veas=, _pres. subj. of_ =ver=.
=vecina=, _f._, neighbor.
=vecino=, _m._, neighbor.
=vega=, _f._, field.
=vegetacion=, _f._, vegetation.
=veinte=, twenty.
=veinticinco=, twenty-five.
=veintinueve=, twenty-nine.
=veintiocho=, twenty-eight.
=veintiuno=, twenty-one.
=velado,-a=, veiled.
=velar=, to watch.
=vencer=, to conquer, overcome.
=vencido=, _p.p. of_ =vencer=.
=vender=, to sell; betray; =no se vende=, it is not for sale.
=vendran=, _fut. of_ =venir=.
=venga=, _pres. subj. of_ =venir=.
=venir, (vengo, vendre, vine, venido)=, to come; =---- a las manos=,
to come to blows.
=ventaja=, _f._, advantage.
=ventana=, _f._, window.
=ventanilla=, _f._, little window.
=ventrilocuo=, _m._, ventriloquist.
=ver, (veo, vere, vi, visto)=, to see, look, look at, judge.
=verano=, _m._, summer.
=veras=, _f. pl._, truth; =?de ----?= indeed? is that true?
=verdad=, _f._, truth; =a la ----=, indeed, truly.
=verdadero,-a=, true, real.
=verde=, green.
=verdugo=, _m._, hangman, executioner.
=verdura=, _f._, verdure.
=verso=, _m._, verse.
=verter, (ie)=, to shed.
=vertiente=, _f._, slope, declivity.
=vestido=, _m._, suit, dress, clothes.
=vestir, (i)=, to dress.
=vete = ve + te=, _imper. of_ =ir=.
=vez=, _f._, time (_only as expressing series_);
=a la ----=, altogether;
=cada ---- mas=, more and more steadily;
=otra ----=, once more;
=una ----=, once;
=dos veces=, twice;
=tal----=, perhaps.
=vi=, _past abs. of_ =ver=.
=via=, _f._, way, road.
=viajante=, _m._, traveler.
=viajar=, to travel.
=viaje=, _m._, journey.
=viajero=, _m._, traveler.
=vianda=, _f._, food.
=vibora=, _f._, viper.
=Vicente=, _m._, Vincent.
=victorioso,-a=, victorious.
=vida=, _f._, life.
=vidrio=, _m._, glass, windowpane.
=viejo,-a=, old.
=viejo=, _m._, old man.
=viendo=, _pres. part. of_ =ver=.
=viene=, _pres. of_ =venir=.
=viento=, _m._, wind.
=viera=, _past subj., first form, of_ =ver=.
=viernes=, _m._, Friday.
=vigilante=, _adj._, watchful.
=vigilante=, _m._, watchman.
=vigilar=, to watch.
=vigorizar=, to strengthen.
=viniera=, _past subj., first form, of_ =venir=.
=vino=, _past abs. of_ =venir=.
=vino=, _m._, wine.
=violencia=, _f._, violence.
=virgen=, _f._, virgin.
=virrey=, _m._, viceroy.
=virtio=, _past abs. of_ =verter=.
=virtuoso,-a=, virtuous.
=virtuoso=, _m._, virtuoso.
=visita=, _f._, visit.
=visitar=, to visit.
=vista=, _f._, view, sight, prospect.
=vistio=, _past abs. of_ =vestir=.
=visto=, _p.p. of_ =ver=.
=viva=, _pres. subj. of_ =vivir=, _as exclam._, long live!
=vivir=, to live.
=vivo,-a=, alive, bright; =---- retrato=, living image.
=vizcaino,-a=, Biscayan, of Biscay.
=V. M. = Vuestra Majestad=.
=vociferar=, to vociferate, shout, yell.
=volar, (ue)=, to fly.
=volver=, (=ue=, _p.p._ =vuelto=), to turn, return;
=--se a=, to return; =---- a poner=, to replace.
=volviendo=, _pres. part. of_ =volver=.
=votar=, to vote.
=voy=, _pres. of_ =ir=.
=voz=, _f._, voice.
=vuecelencia=, _contraction of_ =vuestra excelencia=,
your excellency.
=vuecencia = vuecelencia=.
=vuelo=, _m._, flight.
=vuelta=, _f._, turn, return; =de ----=, back.
=vuelto=, _p.p. of_ =volver=.
=vuestro,-a=, your.
=vulgar=, common, ordinary.
=vulgo=, _m._, rabble, common people.

=W=

=wagneriano,-a=, Wagnerian.
=Washington=, a state of the United States.

=Y=

=y=, and.
=ya=, already, certainly, indeed; =---- no=, no longer.
=yerro=, _m._, error, mistake, blunder.
=yo=, I.
=yugo=, _m._, yoke.

=Z=

=Zamora=, _f._, city in Spain; =no se tomo a ---- en una hora=,
Rome was not built in a day.
=zangano=, _m._, drone.
=izapatazas!= zounds! confound it!
=zapateria=, _f._, shoemaker's trade.
=zapatero=, _m._, shoemaker.
=zapato=, _m._, shoe.
=zapaton=, _m._, clumsy shoe.
=zarzuela=, _f._, a kind of operetta.
=izas!= zip!
=zona=, _f._, zone.
=zumbido=, _m._, humming, buzzing.

4 = cuatro
5 = cinco
6 = seis
7 = siete
8 = ocho
9 = nueve
10 = diez
11 = once
12 = doce
12.5 = doce (metros) y medio
13 = trece
14 = catorce
17 = diez y siete (_or_ diecisiete)
20 = veinte
0,20 = veinte centimos
21 = veinte y uno (_or_ veintiuno)
22 = veinte y dos (_or_ veintidos)
23 = veinte y tres (_or_ veintitres)
24 = veinte y cuatro (_or_ veinticuatro)
25 = veinte y cinco (_or_ veinticinco)
30 = treinta
0,40 = cuarenta centimos
48 = cuarenta y ocho
50 = cincuenta
0,50 = cincuenta centimos (_or_ media peseta)
60 = sesenta
63 = sesenta y tres
72 = setenta y dos
90 = noventa
100 = ciento
162 = ciento sesenta y dos
220 = doscientos veinte
250 = doscientos cincuenta
300 = trescientos
330 = trescientos treinta
765 = setecientos sesenta y cinco
767 = setecientos sesenta y siete
1300 = mil trescientos
1515 = mil quinientos quince
1534 = mil quinientos treinta y cuatro
1553 = mil quinientos cincuenta y tres
1573 = mil quinientos setenta y tres
1693 = mil seiscientos noventa y tres
1854 = mil ochocientos cincuenta y cuatro
1858 = mil ochocientos cincuenta y ocho
1867 = mil ochocientos sesenta y siete
1869 = mil ochocientos sesenta y nueve
1870 = mil ochocientos setenta
1871 = mil ochocientos setenta y uno
1895 = mil ochocientos noventa y cinco
1898 = mil ochocientos noventa y ocho
1904 = mil novecientos cuatro
1912 = mil novecientos doce
1913 = mil novecientos trece
1914 = mil novecientos catorce
3,000 = tres mil
13,000 = trece mil
20,000 = veinte mil
33,000 = treinta y tres mil
380,000 = trescientos ochenta mil
3,550,000 = tres millones quinientos cincuenta mil
7,470,000 = siete millones cuatrocientos setenta mil
16,000,000 = diez y seis millones
70,000,000 = setenta millones
75,000,000 = setenta y cinco millones
131,000,000 = ciento treinta y uno millones
200,000,000 = doscientos millones
264,000,000 = doscientos sesenta y cuatro millones
300,000,000 = trescientos millones
877,000,000 = ochocientos setenta y siete millones

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