ponderar, to ponder, imagine.
poner, to put, place, set; — en escena, to make a spectacle of; — por fuera, to apply externally; sin — trabajo alguno, without making any effort; —se, to put on, become; me lo puse, I put it on; —se á, to begin; —se de pie, to stand up; —se en marcha, to start out.
ponga, pres. subj. of poner.
poniente, setting; noun, el —, the west.
pontón, m., pontoon, hull (of a ship).
popa, stern; ir de —, to run before the wind.
por, for, by, through, to, in, for the sake of, on account of (being); — poco, almost, nearly; — entre, through, in between; — ... que, however ... ; por si, lest; — más que, however much, although, whatever; — lo que, for which reason; — el mismo orden, of the same kind.
porción, f., portion, number.
porfía; á —, emulously, vieing with one another.
porque, because, so that, in order that; porqué or por qué, why; no tienes —, there is no cause for it.
porrazo, blow.
portal, m., entry, doorway, gateway, piazza.
portalón, m. (aug. of portal), doorway.
portante, m., quick pace of a horse; tomo el —, I shall run away.
portarse, to behave, act; que se ha portado, he has acted badly.
porte, m., bearing.
portero, porter, janitor.
portezuela (dim.), little door.
pórtico, portico, porch.
portugués, -esa, Portuguese.
pos; en — de, behind, after.
pos = pues.
posada, inn.
posar, tr., to set down; —se, to light (of winged insects), perch.
poseedor, -a, possessor, owner.
poseer, to possess, own.
posesión, f., possession, land, property.
posible, possible; en lo —, as far as possible.
posición, f., position, situation.
postigo, small door.
postre; á la —, at last, finally.
postura, position, posture.
potaje, m., pottage, mess.
potencioso, potent, strong.
potro, colt, young horse; rack, torture.
pozo, well.
práctica, practice, exercise.
práctico, practical.
pradera, meadow.
prado, field, meadow, walk.
preceder, to precede.
preciar(se), to boast.
precioso, precious, valuable, delightful, pretty.
precipitar, to precipitate, hasten.
precisamente, precisely, exactly.
precisión, f., necessity.
preciso, necessary; lo —, the required amount; es — (que), must; era — salvar, must be saved.
precoz, precocious, forward.
predicador, m., preacher; padre —, preacher.
predicar, to preach.
predilección, f., preference.
predilecto, preferred, favorite.
predisponer, to predispose.
predominio, predominance, superiority.
preferencia, preference.
preferir (ie), to prefer.
pregunta, question; — de estilo, customary question.
preguntar, to ask (a question).
prenda, pledge, prize, forfeit.
prender, to seize, take prisoner.
preocupado (con), engrossed (with).
preparar(se), to prepare, get ready.
presa, prey; — de, prey to.
presbiterio, chancel.
prescindir (de), to cut off, refrain (from), omit.
presencia, presence.
presenciar, to be present, witness.
presentar, to present, offer, give; —se, to appear.
presente, m., present time; tener —, to bear in mind, remember.
presentimiento, presentiment.
presentir (ie), to have a presentiment (of).
presidio, prison, penitentiary.
preso (irr, p. p. of prender), taken, imprisoned; noun, prisoner.
prestar, to lend, render, pay; prestado y forastero, wandering stranger.
preste, m., priest, prester; Preste Juan, Prester John (a supposed Christian king and priest, of great piety and magnificence, whose territory was believed during the Middle Ages to lie either in Asia or Africa).
prestigio, prestige.
presumir, to presume.
presuntuoso, conceited, presumptuous.
presuroso, hasty, quick.
pretexto, pretext, excuse.
prevenir, to anticipate, foresee.
previlegio = privilegio.
previo, taken for granted.
primavera, spring, springtime.
primero, first, former; lo —, the first thing, the most important.
primitivo, old-fashioned, simple.
primito, -a (dim.), little cousin.
primo, -a, cousin.
primor, m., beauty, nicety, neatness; master-piece.
primoroso, neat, elegant.
principal, important, principal, excellent, distinguished.
príncipe, m., prince.
principiante, m., beginner.
principio, principle, beginning; dish after the olla or cocido; — final, only one more course; á —s, in the beginning.
prior, m., prior (next in rank to the abbot).
prioral, of the prior.
prisa, hurry; de —, quickly; ¡á —!, hurry!
prisionero, prisoner.
privilegiado, privileged.
privilegio, privilege, faculty.
proa, prow, bow.
probablemente, probably.
probar (ue), to prove; — á, to try.
probe = pobre.
probidad, f., probity, honesty.
problema, m., problem.
proceder (de), to proceed (from).
prócer, m., grandee (nobleman of Spain).
proceso, trial.
Procopio, Procopius.
procurar, to try, procure; procuré que se fijasen en, I sought to have them notice.
prodigalidad, f., prodigality.
prodigio, marvel.
producir, to produce.
produjo, pret. of producir.
profanar, to profane.
profano, profane.
proferir (ie), to utter, pronounce, express.
profesar, to profess, entertain (as affection); take the vows.
profético, prophetic.
prófugo, fugitive.
profundísimo (from profundo), deepest.
profundo, deep, profound.
profusión, f.; con —, lavishly, copiously.
progresar, to progress, advance.
prohibir, to forbid.
prolijo, painful, long lasting.
prolongado, prolonged.
prolongar, to continue, extend.
promesa, promise, vow.
prometer, to promise.
prometida, promised wife, betrothed.
prominente, prominent.
promontorio, promontory.
pronombre, m., pronoun.
pronosticar, to predict.
prontitud, f., quickness, promptness.
pronto, soon, quickly; de —, suddenly; por el —, in this moment.
pronunciar, to utter.
propicio, propitious, favorable.
propiedad, f., property, real estate, ownership; fitness.
propietario, owner.
propio, own, suitable, self, becoming; — de (en), peculiar to; al — tiempo, at the same time; lo — (de), the same (as).
proponer(se), to propose, determine.
proporcionado, suitable, proper.
propósito, purpose, plan; á — (de), apropos (of), by the way; de —, on purpose; hacer —, to make a resolution.
propuse, -iste, -o, etc., pret. of proponer.
prorrumpir, to burst out.
proseguir (i), to pursue, continue.
prosigamos, pr. subj. of proseguir.
proteger, to protect, favor.
protestar, to protest.
provechoso, beneficial, profitable.
proveer (á), to provide (for).
provenir, to arise, originate, proceed.
providencia, providence.
provincia, province.
provincial, provincial; Padre —, Provincial Father (member of a religious order who has authority over all monasteries of his order in a province).
provisto (p. p. of proveer), provided.
provocar, to challenge, spur on, provoke.
provocativo, quarrelsome.
próximo, near, next, adjacent, neighboring; — á, about to.
proyectar, to plan, scheme.
proyectil, m., projectile.
proyecto, project, plan.
prudencia, prudence.
prueba, proof.
publicidad, f., publicity.
puchero, grimace; hacer —s, to whimper.
pude, -iste, -o, pret. of poder.
pudiera, pudiese, imp. subjs. of poder.
pudrir; see podrir.
pué = puede.
pueblo, people, common people, town, village.
puente, m., bridge.
pueril, childish.
puerilidad, f., childishness.
puerta, door, gate (of a town).
Puerta del Sol, prop. noun (lit., gate of the sun: the central square of Madrid).
puertecita, small door or gate.
puerto, seaport.
Puerto Rico, Porto Rico (lit., Rich Port).
pues, well, then; because, since, for.
puesta; — del sol, sunset.
puesto, stand, booth, stall.
puesto (p. p. of poner); — que, since, seeing that.
pugnar, to struggle.
pulga, flea; malas —s, bad temper.
pulido, polished.
pulmonía, pneumonia; — doble, double pneumonia (i.e. of both lungs).
pulpo, cuttle-fish.
pulso, pulse; con gran —, with great circumspection; tomar el —, to sound, search.
punta, point, corner.
puntapié, m., kick.
punto, point, dot, moment; de todo —, absolutely; en —, sharp; — final, full stop, period; á —, to the point; al —, forthwith; en — á, in regard to; á — fijo, exactly; — discutible, subject for discussion.
puñal, m., dagger.
puñalada, thrust with a dagger, cut.
puñetazo, blow with the fist (see H. F. Gr., § 205).
puño, fist; falta de —s, lack of strength, skill; cerrar el —, to clench one's hand; ¡puño! hang it!
pupila, pupil (of the eye).
purificar, to purify, clarify.
purísimo (from puro), very pure, chaste; Purísima Concepción, Immaculate Conception.
Puritanos; Los —, The Puritans (the title of an opera by Bellini).
puse, -iste, -o, etc., pret. of poner.
que (pron.), who, whom, which, that; el que, la que, etc., who, or he who, she who, etc., the one that, etc.; lo que, what; por lo que, wherefore, therefore; lo que es á (de), as for; á lo —, according to what.
que (adv. and conj.), how, as; that, for, because, when; than; á —, that, in order that; lo ... —, how; — si, as if.
¿qué? what?; ¡—! how!; ¿en —? how?
quebrantar, to break.
quebrar (ie), to break.
queda, curfew.
quedar, to become, remain, stay, be; —se, to remain; —se con, to keep; — en lo dicho, to agree.
quedito, quietly; muy de —, very quietly.
quedo, soft, noiseless.
quehacer, m., duty, work; asuntos y —es, business affairs and other duties.
queja, complaint.
quejar(se), to complain, moan.
quejido, groan, moan.
quejoso, complainant; adj., complaining, querulous.
quemar, to burn.
querer (ie), to wish, be willing, like, be fond of, expect; — decir, to mean; como quiera que, although; si se quiere, rather, if you like.
querido, dear, beloved; noun, sweetheart; querida mía, my dear.
querrá, fut. of querer.
querrían, cond. of querer.
queso, cheese.
quien, (pl.) quienes, who, whom, he who, (some)one who; interr. and excl., quién, quiénes; ¿quién va? who is (or goes) there?; ¡por — soy! upon my word!
quietecito (dim.), very quiet, still.
quietud, f., quiet.
quimérico, chimerical, fantastic.
quince, fifteen; — días, fortnight.
quinqué, m., lamp (fastened to a tin plate, for hanging against the wall. It derives its name from its inventor, Quinquet, a Frenchman).
quinta, act of drawing lots for men to serve in the army; libre de —s, exempt from military service.
quinto, fifth; la quinta parte, a (one) fifth (part).
quisco, cereus peruvianus (a giant cactus).
quise, -iste, -o, etc., pret. of querer.
quisiera, imp. subj. of querer.
quitar (á), to take away (off, from); deprive (of), free (from), destroy (as hopes); — el hambre á alguien, to appease someone's hunger, keep someone from starvation.
quizá or quizás, perhaps.
raba, bait.
rábano, radish.
rabia, rage; dar —, to enrage.
ráfaga, flash.
rama, branch.
ramita, small branch.
ramo, branch, bouquet; — de dulce, wreath of candy.
Ramón, Raymond.
rampa, stairs, steps, ramp.
rapaz, m., young boy.
rapazuelo (dim.), urchin, little boy.
rápidamente, rapidly.
rapiña, pillage, plundering.
raro, rare, strange.
rasgar, to tear, lacerate.
raso, satin.
rastro, track, trace, vestige.
rata, rat.
rato, moment, while; á —s, now and then; por un buen —, a good while; al poco —, soon; á corto —, after a short while.
raudal, m., torrent, stream; á —es, in rapid streams.
raya, line, mark.
rayado, ruled, striped.
rayo, ray, beam; ¡mal — me parta treinta veces y media!, would that a thousand thunderbolts struck me!
raza, race, clan.
razón, f., reason, mind, understanding; tener —, to be right.
real, m., real (= 25 céntimos de peseta, or about 5 American cents); adj., royal.
realidad, f., reality; en —, really, in truth, actually.
realizar, to realize, see fulfilled.
realmente, really.
reanudar, to resume.
rebaja, reduction, rebate.
rebajar, to reduce, lessen.
rebaño, flock, herd.
rebosar (de), to overflow (with).
rebozo, scarf (long scarf with a broad fringe worn by the women of the lower classes in Spanish America, to cover head and shoulder); sin —, frankly, straightforward.
rebuscar, to hunt, rummage.
recaer, to fall (back), turn; wane, decline (as the day).
recayera, recayese, imp. subjs. of recaer.
recé, pret. of rezar.
recetar, to prescribe.
recibir, to receive.
recién (+ p. p.), newly, recently; — entrado, new-comer; — venido or llegado, recent arrival.
reciente, new, fresh, recent.
recinto, precinct, place.
recio, stout, strong, loud.
recíprocamente, reciprocally.
reclamar, to claim.
reclinatorio, praying-desk, priedieu.
reclusión, f., imprisonment.
recobrar(se), to recover.
recodo, bend.
recoger, to pick up, gather, shelter; contract, retreat, draw back; flancos recogidos, slender sides.
recogimiento, devotion; — de espíritu, spiritual devotion; abstraction from worldly things.
recoleto, Recollect, living under strict monastic rules.
reconcentrado, rooted, concentrated.
reconciliarse, to confess (to the priest); become reconciled.
reconocer, to recognize, examine, realize.
reconocido, acknowledged, grateful, appreciative.
reconocimiento, survey, reconnoitering.
reconvención, f., accusation, reproach.
recordar (ue), to recall, remind of, remember; mark.
recorrer, to run through, walk through or up and down, travel through.
recrearse, to divert oneself.
rectificación, f., correction.
recto, straight.
rector, m., rector (superior officer of a convent).
recuento, inventory.
recuerdo, souvenir, memory, remembrance.
recurrir, to have recourse to.
recurso, source.
rechazar, to repulse.
rechinar, to creak, grate.
red, f., net (for fishing).
redactar, to edit, compose.
redoblar, to redouble.
redoma, phial, glass-bowl.
redonda; á la —, round about.
redondo, round(ly), plump, clear, openly.
reducir, to reduce; —se á, estar reducido á, to consist of.
reducto, redoubt.
reedificar, to rebuild, reconstruct.
reemplazar, to replace.
refajo, short petticoat.
refectorio, refectory (dining-hall in convents or monasteries).
referente á, referring to, in regard to.
referir (ie), to refer, relate, tell.
refinamiento, delight, refinement.
reflexión, f., meditation, consideration, reflection, thought.
reflexionar (en), to reflect, think (of).
reforma, reform, dismissal from office.
reformador, m., reformer.
reforzar (ue), to strengthen, fortify.
refrán, m., proverb, saying.
refrescar, to cool, refresh.
refugiarse, to take refuge.
refunfuñar, to growl, grumble, snarl.
regalar, to make a present; —se, to regale oneself, live sumptuously.
regalito (dim.), little present.
regalo, present.
regalón, -ona, epicurean.
regar (ie), to water, irrigate.
regata, boat-race.
regato, small rivulet, brook.
regatón, m., rod.
regir (i), to rule, drive (as a plough).
registrador, m., recorder.
regla, rule.
regocijar, to rejoice, give pleasure (to).
regocijo, m., rejoicing, delight.
regresar, to return.
regular, orderly, formal; por lo —, commonly.
regularidad, f., regularity.
regularizar, to regulate.
rehusar, to refuse, decline.
reina, queen.
reinar, to govern, prevail.
reino, kingdom.
reir (i), to laugh; —se de, to laugh at; — á todo trapo, to laugh with all one's might; dar que —, to cause laughter; Verá V. cómo se ríe, you will see how you will laugh.
relación, f., narration, story; hallarse en —es, to have social relations.
relámpago, flash, flash of lightning.
relatar, to relate.
relativamente, relatively.
relativo; lo —, relating to.
relato, narration, story.
religioso, -a, religious, devoted, sacred; noun, monk, friar, nun, sister.
reloj, m., watch.
remedar, to imitate.
remediar, to help, remedy.
remedio, recovery, remedy; no hay —, it cannot be helped; sin —, without fail.
remendar (ie), to mend, patch.
remiendo, patch.
remitir, to send, forward.
remo, oar.
remontar(se), to rise, go back, soar; — el vuelo, to raise (one's) flight, soar.
remordimiento, remorse.
remover (ue), to remove.
rencor, m., rancor, grudge; tener —, to bear ill will.
rendir (i), to overcome, conquer; —se, to surrender.
renegar (ie), to curse; — de, to renounce, swear at.
renglón, m., line.
renovar (ue), to renew.
renta, income, revenue, rent.
renunciar, to renounce, give up.
reñir (i), to quarrel, scold.
reo, culprit, condemned criminal.
reojo; mirar de —, to look askance, furtively.
reparación, f., repair.
reparar (en), to take notice (of), observe, notice; repair, correct.
repartir, to divide, distribute.
repeler, to repel.
repente; de —, suddenly, all of a sudden.
repentinamente, suddenly.
repetir (i), to repeat; repetidas veces, repeatedly.
repleto, replete.
réplica, reply, objection; sin —, without talking back.
replicar, to reply.
repliegue, m., fold, recess.
reponer, to respond, recover.
reposadamente, quietly, calmly.
reposado, calm, tranquil.
reposar, to rest, repose.
reposo, rest, repose.
reprender, to reprimand.
represa, dam; water stored up for running a mill.
represadas; á —, with dammed-up water.
representante, m., representative.
representar, to represent.
reprimir, to suppress, restrain, curb.
reprobación, f., reproof.
República Argentina, Argentine Republic (in South America: a haven for Spanish emigrants).
repuesto (p. p. of reponer); de —, extra, spare.
repugnancia, loathing, reluctance; tomar — á, to have a loathing for.
repugnante, disgusting.
repulsa, refusal.
repuse, -iste, -o, pret. of reponer.
reputar, to repute, call.
requiebro, loving word; —s y ternezas, words of love and affection.
requisito, requirement, necessaries.
requisitoria, requisitory, request.
resabio, bad custom.
resaltar, to appear, stand out.
resbalar, to slip, glide.
rescoldera, heart-burn; la — que á usté le pica, the thorn in your flesh.
resentido, resentful.
resentimiento, resentment.
reservar, to reserve.
resignación, f.; con —, submissively.
resignado, resignedly, patiently.
resignar, to resign; —se, to become resigned.
resistencia, resistance.
resistir (á), —se, to resist.
resolver (ue), to resolve, solve.
resonar (ue), to resound.
resoplido, snorting; entre —s y gruñidos, (between) huffing and puffing.
respectar, to concern, appertain; por lo que á mí respecta, as far as I am concerned.
respetable, highly respected, respectable, respectful.
respetar, to respect.
respeto, respect, consideration, attention.
respetuosamente, respectfully.
respirar, to breathe.
resplandeciente, resplendent.
resplandor, m., glow, reflection.
responder, to respond, answer.
responsabilidad, f., responsibility.
responsorio, response, responsory (verses recited by the priests or monks during prayers).
restablecer, to reestablish, restore, recover.
restar, to remain.
resto, rest, remnant, remainder.
restregar (ie), to rub.
resucitar, to resuscitate, revive.
resueltamente, resolutely.
resuelto, resolute, bold.
resaltado, result.
resultar, to result, be the consequence.
retablo, reredos (screen or wall behind an altar).
retardar, to retard, delay.
retemblar (ie), to shake, tremble.
retemblido, start.
reticencia, reticence, passing over (in silence).
retiña, an intensive form of tiña.
retirada, retreat.
retirar(se), to retire, withdraw, remove, step back.
Retiro, prop. noun (the largest park in Madrid, laid out as a retreat [retiro] for one of the kings of Spain. It has shady walks and drives, with ponds, fountains and statuary).
retorcido, twisted, winding, crooked.
retozo, romping, frolic.
retrato, picture.
retroceder, to retreat.
retumbar, to resound.
reunión, f., assembly, gathering, party; lugar de —, rendezvous, place of meeting.
reunir(se), to assemble, gather (together), collect.
revelación, f., revelation, confession.
reventar (ie), to burst, explode.
reverencia, reverence, respect; hacer —, to bow; Reverencia, your Reverence.
reverenciar, to reverence.
revés, m., reverse; al —, in the wrong order, wrong.
revestir (i), to take on, put on, adorn.
revista, review; pasar —, to pass muster, pass ... in review.
revolcarse (ue), to roll, turn over, writhe.
revolotear, to flutter; noun, fluttering.
revolver (ue), revolver(se), to move to and fro, turn, stir, shift, writhe; —lo todo, to mix up everything.
revuelto (p. p. of revolver), intricate, mixed up.
rey, m., king; Rey Mago, wise man (from the east:, cf. Matthew, ii, 1).
reyerta, quarrel.
rezador, -a, one who prays often.
rezar, to pray.
rezo, prayer.
riachuelo, small river.
rial = real.
ribete, m., border, streak.
ridículo, ridiculous.
ríe, pr. ind. of reir.
riendo, pr. p. of reir.
rígido, rigid, stiff.
rigor, m., severity, strictness; de —, indispensable.
rigorosamente, strictly, severely.
rincón, m., corner.
ríndete, imper. of rendirse.
riñón, m., kidney; (fig.) heart.
río, river.
ripunancia = repugnancia.
riquezas, pl., riches, wealth.
riquísimo (from rico), very rich, magnificent.
risa, risas, laughter; me dió una —, I was seized with a fit of laughter.
risueño, smiling, pleasant, lovely.
ritmo, rhythm.
rivalidad, f., rivalry.
rizado, curled, crimped.
rizo, curl, frill.
rizoso, curly.
robar, to rob; — á, to steal from.
robo, theft, robbery.
robusto, robust, strong.
rociada, sprinkle.
rocío, dew, sprinkling.
rodar (ue), to roll, turn.
rodear, to surround, run around.
rodeo, circumlocution, roundabout way.
rodilla, knee; de —s, on one's knees.
roer, to gnaw, consume; — los huesos, to calumniate.
rogar (ue), to beg, beseech, entreat.
rojizo, reddish.
rojo, red.
rollo, roll; la medio — (= la barca medio —), the half-roll.
romano, Roman.
romo, flat(nosed).
romper, to break, tear; — á llorar á todo trapo, to burst into violent weeping.
ronco, hoarse.
ronda; andar á la —, to go around.
Ronda, prop, noun (Spanish town picturesquely situated in the mountains; about 60 miles north of Gibraltar).
rondar, to haunt, make the rounds.
rondeña, fandango.
ronquido, death rattle, hard breathing; dull, harsh sound.
Ronsard, prof, noun (Pierre de Ronsard [1524-85] was a French poet and literary reformer).
roña, scab; cunning, craftiness.
ropa, clothes, linen; — dominguera, Sunday-clothes; —a de desperdicio, cast-off clothing.
rosa, rose; color de —, pink,
rosado, rosy.
rosal, m., rosebush; — guirnaldero, climbing rose; — de Pasión, passion-flower.
rosario, rosary; acabar, ó terminar, como el — de la aurora is an idiomatic expression that is used when speaking of a meeting or assembly that, by reason of disagreement, breaks up in disorder and tumult.
rostro, face, countenance.
roto, irr. p. p. of romper.
rotundamente, frankly, categorically; manifestó —, she made the sweeping statement.
rozar, to graze.
rubicundez, f., blush, copper-color.
rubicundo, rubicund, red.
rubio, fair.
ruborizarse, to blush.
ruda, rue (a medicinal plant).
rudo, rough, coarse.
rueda, wheel.
ruego, prayer, request, entreaty.
rugido, roaring.
rugir, to roar.
ruido, noise, rustle; meter —, to make noise.
ruidosamente, loudly, with great ostentation.
ruidoso, noisy.
ruina, ruin, destruction; ruins.
ruinoso, in ruins, ruinous.
rumbo, point of the compass; course, direction (as of a ship).
rumor, m., noise.
rústico, rustic; rural, rough.
sábado, Saturday.
sábana, sheet.
sabedor, -a, wise man, wise woman; — de, knowing.
saber, m., learning, knowing.
saber, to know, be able, learn, hear; — á, to taste of, seem like; á no —, if I had not known; —se, to know; ya se sabe, it is well known; ¡qué sé yo! I do not know; ¡quién sabe! perhaps.
sabio, wise, sensible, learned, cautious.
sable, m., sabre.
sabo = sé; see saber.
sabor, m., taste.
saborear, to taste, enjoy (as eating and drinking), relish.
sabroso, savory, palatable; cozy.
sacabó = se acabó; see acabar.
sacar, to draw, take out, take off; obtain, win, gain; — en limpio, to understand; — motes, to invent nicknames; saca medio cuerpo fuera de, she leans half over.
sacerdote, m., priest, clergyman, minister.
saco, sack, bag.
Sacra Familia, holy family (Joseph, Mary, and Jesus).
sacramental, solemn.
sacrilegio, sacrilege.
sacrílego, sacrilegious.
sacristán, m., sexton.
sacristía, sacristy.
sacro, holy.
sacudir, to shake; — el polvo, to shake.
sagrado, sacred.
sal, f., salt.
sala, parlor, room, hall; Sala, court.
saldar, to settle.
salgáis, pr. subj. of salir.
salgo, pr. ind. of salir.
salida, departure, exit; á la — de, on going out from; dar —, to give vent.
salir, to go out, leave; — del paso, to get out of a difficulty; — á flote, to be afloat; le salieron amigos, he made friends.
salomónico, see columnilla.
salón, m., salon, drawing-room.
salpicado, flecked, sprinkled, studded.
salpicar, to bespatter.
salsa, sauce, gravy.
saltar, to leap, jump, dash, hop, rebound; — á, to jump from.
salto, leap; dar un —, to spring, leap; de un —, suddenly; — de mata, dodging about (to escape justice).
salú = salud.
salud, f., health.
saludable, salutary.
saludar, to salute, greet.
saludo, salutation, bow.
salva, salute of fire-arms; — de aplausos, round of applause.
salvaje, savage, wild.
salvajino, savage.
salvar, to save; —se, to escape.
salvilla, salver, tray.
salvo, excepting; en —, in safety.
Sanios, prop, noun (an island in the Aegean Sea, near the coast of Asia Minor).
San = santo.
sanción, f., sanction; — penal, solemn confirmation of a penalty by law.
sandalia, sandal.
sangre, f., blood; — perdida, loss of blood.
sanguinario, blood-thirsty.
sano, healthy, wholesome.
Santa Cruz, f., prop, noun (of a plaza in Madrid where figures for Nacimientos are sold in numerous small booths before Christmas).
Santiago (lit., Saint James), Santiago (capital of Chile, situated at the foot of the Andes Mountains, about 1800 feet above the level of the sea. Pop. about 400,000).
santidad, f., sanctity, holiness, piety.
santificar, to hallow.
santito, -a (dim.), little saint.
santo, -a, saint; adj., saintly, holy, sacred.
Santo Cristo, image of the Savior on the cross.
Santo Rey = Ferdinand III (1199-1252) of Castile and Leon. (Under the leadership of Saint Ferdinand, the Christian Spaniards conquered Cordova in 1236, and Seville in 1248.)
santuario, sanctuary.
saqué, saque, pret., and pres. subj., of sacar.
sardinera, sardine-vender.
sargento, sergeant.
sarta, string (as of beads).
sartén, f., frying-pan.
Satanás, m., Satan.
satisfecho (p. p. of satisfacer), satisfied, happy.
sauce, m., willow; los Sauces, prop. noun. the Willows.
saya, dress, skirt.
sayo, loose blouse or coat; para su —, to oneself.
sazón; á la —, at that time.
sazonar, to season.
se (= le, les), to him, to her, to it, to you, to them.
se, refl., himself, herself, itself, yourself, oneself, themselves, yourselves; each other, one another; — dice, it is said (the construction of the verb with se often takes the place of the English passive).
sé, pres. ind. of saber.
Sebastián, m., prop. noun.
secar, to dry; —se, to dry up.
sección, f., section.
seco, dry, parched, metallic, harsh; en —, on dry land, grounded.
secreto, secret; en —, in a whisper.
secular, centuries old, secular.
secundario, secondary attendant.
sed, f., thirst.
seda, silk.
seducción, f., temptation.
seducir, to bribe, seduce, tempt, charm.
segador, m., reaper.
seguida; en —, at once, then, directly.
seguido, successive; de —, successively; unos cuantos —s, several in succession.
seguir (i), to continue, follow; — adelante, to continue.
según, according to (what); — que, judging from the way.
segundo, second, latter; lieutenant; de — orden, second class.
seguramente, certainly, surely, most probably.
seguridad, f., security; dar — de, to reassure.
seguro (de), sure; de —, surely.
sellar, to seal; finish.
sello, seal, stamp.
semana, week; — santa, Holy Week (the week before Easter in which the passion of our Savior is commemorated).
semblante, m., face, countenance.
sembrado, cornfield, ground sown with grain.
sembrar (ie), to sow, plant.
semejante, similar, such.
semejanza, resemblance.
semejar (á), to resemble.
sencillez, f., simplicity, artlessness.
sencillo, simple, plain, unaffected.
senda, path.
sendero, path.
sensible, perceptible, sensitive; en lo más —, in the most sensitive part.
sentar (ie), to set; fit, become; — la mano de firme, to punish severely; —se, to seat oneself; sentado, seated.
sentencia, sentence, judgment.
sentenciar, to sentence, condemn.
sentido, sense, reason, judgment, mind, insight, construction; con sus cinco —s, with the greatest care and attention; gastar un —, to spend a fortune.
sentimiento, feeling, sorrow.
sentir (ie), to feel, hear, regret; —se, to feel.
seña, sign; pl., description, signs.
señal, f., sign, mark, signal.
señalado, fixed, set, appointed.
señalar, to point (out), indicate, make known.
señor, m., Mr., Sir, gentleman; los —es (de), Mr. and Mrs.
señora, lady, madam; Sra., Sra. Dª. (= Doña), Mrs.
señorico (dim.), young gentleman, Sir.
señorito (dim..), Sir.
sepa, pr. subj. of saber.
separar, to separate; —se, to move, come away.
sepulcral, sepulchral.
sepulcro, sepulchre, grave.
sepultar, to bury, hide.
sequedad, f., dryness, harshness.
sequía, drought, dryness.
séquito, suite; consequences.
ser, m., being, creature; nature (of things).
ser, to be; — de, to belong to, become of; así fué la verdad, so it was in truth; no sea que, lest; fuese ... fuese, either ... or; es que, the fact is; ¿qué va á —? what is going to become?; es de esperar, it is to be expected; lo que eres tú, as for you.
seráfico, seraphic, angelic, pure.
serenarse, to grow calm.
serenidad, f., calmness, serenity.
sereno, night-watchman.
sereno, serene, cheerful.
sereña, fisher-boat.
serio, serious, seriously.
sermón, m., sermon.
serrallo, seraglio, harem.
serrano, mountainous; rough, rude.
Serrezuela, prop. noun.
servicial, obliging, accomodating.
servicio, service; de —, on duty.
servidor, -a, servant.
servidumbre, f., servants.
servilleta, napkin.
servir (i), to serve, be of use; —se de, to make use of; sírvase V., help yourself.
sesenta, sixty.
sesentón, -ona, sixty years of age.
severidad, f., severity; con —, severely.
Sevilla, Seville (pop. about 150,000; in the province of Seville, in south-western Spain. Seville is the largest and wealthiest town in Andalusia).
sexo, sex.
si, if, whether; why, indeed; un — es no es, a trifle; — no, if not, otherwise; — no es, except, unless.
sí, himself, herself, itself, yourself; themselves, yourselves; de por —, of its own account.
sí, yes; indeed; que —, yes; dar el —, to accept the proposal; y —, but.
Siberia, prop. noun (an Asiatic possession of Russia, noted for its cold winters).
siempre, always, ever; de —, the same; as always.
sierra, mountain, range of mountains; Sierra de Loja, prop. noun (a mountain range named after the town of Loja, in S. Spain).