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SPANISH-ENGLISH
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DICTIONARY
OF THE WORDS AND TERMS USED IN COM-
MERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE WHICH ARE NOT
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TECHNICAL EXPRESSIONS, ETC.

BY

G. R. MACDONALD
SOCIETY OF arts' FIRST PRIZEMAN AND SILVER MEDALLIST
FOR SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, ITALIAN, AND DANO-NORWEGIAN
;

LECTURER IN SPANISH AT THE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL OF


COMMERCE, MANCHESTER AUTHOR OF " MANUAL OF SPANISH
;

COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE," ETC.

London
Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., 1 Amen Corner, E.C,
Bath, New York and Melbourne
Printed by Sir Isaac Titman
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FOREWORD
In compiling this commercial dictionary, the aim has been
to include all the words and expressions which are generally
used in commerce, excluding those which do not come under
this category. That the work is thoroughly up to date will
be readily seen by reference to such words as " wireless tele-
graphy, Marconigram, aeroplane, typist, taxi-cab, under-
ground railway, etc.," which are not to be found in most
Spanish-Enghsh dictionaries pubhshed hitherto.
Many difficulties have been encountered in the preparation
of this work, and the greatest of these was that constituted
by words of doubtful etymology, or words borrowed from
other languages. Some words are used in commerce, par-
ticularly with the Spanish Americas, which are not recog-
nised by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy.
If such words were excluded entirely from a commercial
dictionary, this would lose much of its practical utihty and
value as a reference. Moreover, it frequently happens that
words which are first introduced by commercial men are
admitted into the language in course of time. In the pre-
sent work it has been deemed expedient to include many such
important words ; and in cases where they are purely local,
or South-American, a note to that effect has been given.
Like ourselves, the Spaniards employ many words which
they have borrowed or adapted from the French, such as :

garage, chauffeur, bon marché, debut, buffet, grippe, etc. and ;

many others relating to articles of dress, such as crepe


(Spanish version crepe), moire, etc.
: From the Enghsh
language the Spaniards have also borrowed many words,
such as " bar (in a pubhc-house), club, detective, inch, jersey,
sweater (garment), lock-out (in trade disputes), etc., record,
reporter, trust (an industrial combine), hall, arrowroot, etc.,
etc." They have, of course, their own versions of many of
these words (e.g., bufete, bar;círculo or equipo, club ; pulgada,
inch ; salón, hall ; etc.). There are also certain coined or
vi FOREWORD
adapted versions of English words, such as boicotar (or boi-
cotear), to boycott ; interviú, interview ; interviuvar, to inter-
view ; mitin, meeting etc. ;The EngUsh word " stock
is extensively used by Spaniards in commerce, and is some-
times spelt stok but their own word existencia is more
;

general. Many of these adapted words are included in the


present work and, in most cases, are italicised to show that
they are not recognised Spanish words.
Spanish spelling offers little difficulty as a rule, but atten-
tion might be called to words beginning with the preñxes :

trans, ob and sub. The " n" of trans, and the " b" of ob
and sub, are often dropped, and thus one may write trans-
porte or trasporte, obscuro or oscuro, subscribir or suscribir ;
etc. There is likewise some confusion between the prefixes
" ex " and " es," and one often meets with estraño for
extraño, estranjero for extranjero, etc.
The use dash and brackets may be briefly explained.
of the
The dash represents the key- word, or the word in heavy
type, and means " repeat."
: The brackets are used in
some instances to contain the preposition which is required
by a certain verb or adverb in other cases they contain an
;

alternative or additional rendering and sometimes they


;

contain words explanatory to the type.


List of Abbreviations
used in this work

a
ERRATA
Page.
SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
A, pyep., to, —
in, on
at. Abastecer,
pie, to provide, to i.v.,

foot. — la francesa, in the supply, to find to supply r.v.,


French fashion. — las seis, at or provide oneself.
;

six o'clock. — la vista, at Abastecimiento, m., provision,


sight. —
bordo, on board supply.
— cargo de, to the charge of. Abasto, »«., supply-, provision.

Uno uno, one by one.^ Abatido, a., dejected, depressed,


Abacá tn., Manilla hemp.
, dull.
Abacería, /., grocery. Abatimiento, >«., depression, dull-
Abacero, m., grocer. ness leeway.
;

Abajo, adv., under, below, under- Abatir, v., to throw down, to


neath. deject, to depress.
Abalanzar, v., to balance. se a, — Abecedario, m., the alphabet,
to rush at, or upon. spelling-book.
Abadejo, )«., cod-ñsh. Abedul, m., birch-tree, birch-
Abalorio, m., bead, bugle. wood.
Abandonado, a., abandoned, given .4beja, /., bee.
up. /., opening, aperture.
.4bertiira,
Abandonamiento, m., abandon- Abiertamente, adv., openly,
ment, cession. frankly, plainly.
Abandonar, v., to abandon, to Abierto, a., open, free, sincere,
give up, to leave, to desert. frank p.p. of Abrir.
;

Abandono, m., abandonment, Abigarrado, a., variegated, motley.


cession. Abintestate, ?«., (Lat.), intestate.
Abanicar, v., to fan. Abismo, m., abyss, gulf.
Abanico, m., fan. Ablandar, v., to soften, to mellow,
Abaratamiento, m., cheapening, to soothe, to assuage.
making cheaper. Ablano, w., hazel-tree.
Abaratar, v., to cheapen, to Abocar, v., to take or catch -with
become cheaper, to beat down the mouth r.v. to meet by agree-
; ,

the price. ment, to have an interview.


Abarcar, v., to embrace, to con- Abogado, m., lawyer, barrister,
tain, to undertake. solicitor.
Abarrotamiento, m., glut. Abogar, v., to advocate, to plead.

Abarrotar, u., to tie down, (Naut.) Abolición, /., abohtion.


to stow the cargo to overstock,
; Abolir, i.v., to abolish.
to pack, to glut. Abolladura, /., indent, dent.
Abarrote, m., broken stowage, Abollar, v., to emboss to dent. ;

small parcel, wines, oils, liquors, Abominable, a., abominable.


etc., in small casks or packages. Abominar, v., to abominate.
Abastecedor, m., provider, sup- Abonado, a., respectable, rich ;

plier, purveyor. 7n.,subscriber.


Abonanzar, v., to become calm, to
1 There are many expressions with a,
clear up (the weather).
such as, a prueba, a sabiendas, etc., but
these will be found under the respective Abonar, v., to make good, to allow,
word, i.e., prueba, sabiendas, etc. to credit to subscribe, to
;

-(1696)
Abo] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Acá

stand to indemnify, to
for Absorber, v., to absorb, to

;

compensate to manure.
; se, imbibe.
to subscribe to a work to pay Absorto, a., amazed, absorbed in

;

in advance. en cuenta, to thought.


pass to one's credit. Abstemio, a., abstemious.
Abonaré, m., promissory note. Abstenerse, i.r.v., to abstain, to
Abono, m., allowance, security, refrain. —
de pedir, not to
credit, receipt subscription ; ;
order (or ask), to refrain from
season-ticket dimg, manure. ; asking.
Abordaje, m., boarding a ship. Abstinencia, /., abstinence, for-
Abordar, v. (a), to board (a ship), bearance.
to run into, to come up to. Abstraer, i. v., to abstract.
Abordo, see A bordo. Absurdo, a., absurd ; ni., ab-
Aborrecimiento, m., abhorrence. surdity, nonsense.
Abotonador, m., button-hook. Abuela, /., grandmother.
Abotonar, v., to button. Abuelo, m., grandfather, ancestor.
Abrasar, v., to burn. Abultado, a., bulky, large.
Abrazar, v., to embrace, to com- Abultar, i'., to increase, to enlarge.
prise, to contain. Abundamiento, m. See Abundan-
Abrazo, m., embrace. cia.
Abreviación, /., abbreviation. Abundancia, /., abundance. A
Abreviar, v., to abbreviate, to mayor — , into the bargain,
abridge, to curtail, to shorten, moreover.
to lessen, to condense. Abundante, a., abundant.
Abrigar, v., to shelter, to protect, Abundar, v., to abound, to be
to patronise to entertain, to
; abundant. —
en, to share.
harbour. Aburrido, a., weary, bored.
Abrigo, m., shelter, protection Aburrimiento, m., weariness, bore-
overcoat. Estar al de, to be — ;

dom.
guarded against. Poner al — Aburrir, to weary, to bore.
v.,
de, to save from, to obviate. Abusar, to abuse.
v., de la —
Abril, m., April. bondad de to trespass on

. . . ,

Abrir, v., to open. una in- the kindness of, to impose


formación, to open an inquiry. upon, to take advantage of.
Abrochador, m., button-hook. Abuso, m., abuse, breach.
Abrochar, v., to button, to fasten, Acá, adv., here, hither, this way.
to lace. ¿ De cuándo ? Since when — .-'

Abrogación, /., abrogation, repeal. — y allá, here and there. De


Abro2;ar, v., to abrogate, to poco — , of late.
annul, to cancel. Acabado, a., finished, accom-
Abrumado, a., overwhelmed, plished in., finish.
weary; glutted. de, over- — Acabamiento,
;

m., completion,
stocked with. finish.
Abrumador, a., overwhelming. Acabar, v., to finish, to complete,
Abrumar, v., to crush, to over- to end. —
de llegar, to have
whelm to glut. just arrived. Es cosa de nunca
;

Absolutamente, adv., absolutely. — it is an endless affair.




,

Absoluto, a., absolute. En Acabe usted, have done.


absolutely. con, to do away with, to get
Absolver, i. v., to absolve, to rid of.
acquit. Academia, /., academy.
Acá] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ace

Acaecer, i. v., to happen, to take almond oil. —


de comer, salad
place. oil. — de pescado, train oil.
Acallar, v., to silence, to quieten. — de hígado de bacalao, cod-
Acalorar, v., to warm, to heat. liver oil. —
de linaza, linseed
Acampamento, «., encampment, oil. — de ricino, castor oil. —
camp. de trementina, oil of turpentine.
Acampar, v., to encamp. — de espliego, lavender oil.
Acanalado, a., fluted. Hierro — Aceitera, /., oil-cruet, oil-can.
corrugated iron. Aceitero, a., oil m., oil-man,
;

Acanalar, v., to make a groove, to oil-seller.


ñute, to corrugate. Aceituna, /., olive, olive-oil.
Acaparador, m., monopolist. Acelerar, v., to accelerate, to
Acaparar, v., to monopolize, to hasten, to expedite.
corner, to buy up. Acelga, /., beet.
Acaparamiento, m., buying up, Acémila, /., mule, beast of burden.
monopoly, corner. Acendrar, v., to purify, to refine.
Acarreador, m., carrier, porter. Acento, m., accent.
Acarrear, v., to carry, to convey, Acentuar, v., to accentuate.
to forward to bring about, to
; Acepción, /., acceptation.
cause. Acepilladura, /., shaving (of wood).
Acarreo, m., carriage, conveyance. Acepillar, v., to plane to brush

;

— s, supplies. Industria de clothes.


carrying trade. Aceptable, a., acceptable.
Acarreto, m., pack thread. Aceptación, a., acceptance. Tener
Acaso, ni., chance, adv., by (buena) —
to take (well), to
,

chance, perhaps. Por by — find a good sale.



,

accident. Por si if per , Aceptador, in., acceptor.


chance. Aceptar, v., to accept.
Acatar, v., to respect, to revere. Acequia, /., canal, trench, drain.
Acaudalado, a., rich, wealthy. Acera, /., sidewalk, footpath.
Acaudalar, v., to hoard up riches. Acerbo, a., rough, harsh, severe ;

Acceder, v., to accede. unripe.


Acceso, m., access fit, seizure. ; Acerca, prep., about. de, with —
Accesorio, a., accessory, addi- regard to, relating to.
tional m., accessory. Gastos Acercar, v., to approach, to bring
— —
;

incidental expenses, addi-


s, near. se, to approach, to
tional charges. come near.
Accidente, m., accident, attack. Acerico {or Acerillo), m., pin-
Ley de —
s del trabajo, com- cushion small pillow.

;

pensation act. Acero, m., steel. colado, cast


Acción, /., action, act, feat stock, steel. Plancha de — steel plate.
share. —
librada, paid up share.
;

— niquelado, nickel plate (d).



as del Banco, bank-stocks. — templado [or — de resorte),


— as privilegiadas, preferential tempered steel.
stock. Acérrimo, a., very strong, vigor-
Accionista, m., shareholder. ous.
Acechar, v., to lie in ambush, to Acertadamente, adv., opportunely,
lurk, to watch for. properly.
Acecho, m., waylaying, lurking. Acertado, a., fit, proper.
En —
in wait, in ambush. Acertar, i.v., to hit the mark, to

,

Aceite, m., oil. de almendras, guess, to succeed.


Ace] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Acr

Acetato, n>., acetate. de — condition. Géneros bien — s,


plomo, acetate of lead, sugar goods in good condition.
of lead. —
de cobre, acetate of Acondicionar, v., to dispose, to
copper, verdigris. arrange.
Achacar, z^., to impute, to ascribe. Aconsejar, v., to advise, to coun-
Achaflanar, v., to bevel. sel. —
se, to take advice.
Achaque, m., failing, accusation, Acontecer, i.v., to happen.
passion, weakness. Acontecimiento, m., event, occur-
Achicar, v., to diminish, to lessen ;
rence.
tóbale (Naut.). Acoplador, m., monopolist.
Aciago, a., unfortunate, melan- Acopiamiento, m., monopoly.
choly, sad. Acopiar, v., to buy up goods, to
Acicalar, v., to polish, to burnish. gather, to forestall.
Ácido, m., acid. —
carbólico, Acopio, m., gathering, buying-up,
— usurario,
— —
carbolic acid. priisico, prus-

storing, store. illicit
sic acid. tartárico, tartaric buying up of goods rigging
acid. — nítrico, nitric acid. the market.
;

Ácido, a., acid, sour. Acoplar, v., to join, to couple.


Acierto, m., chance, dexterity, Acorazado, m., ironclad (battle-
skill, effect. ship) .

Acitrón, m., candied lemon lemon


; Acordar, i.v., to resolve, to ar-
peel. range, to agree. —
se, to agree.
Aclamación, acclamation.
/., — se de, to remember, to keep
Aclamar,!'., to acclaim, to applaud. in mind.
Aclaración, v., explanation, illus- Acorde, a comfortable, coinciding,
tration.
.
,

in agreement. Estar —
con, to
Aclarar, to explain, to make
v., be consistent (or to agree) with.
clear, to clear up. Acordonado, a., corded. Tela
Aclimatar, v., to acclimatise. acordonada, cords (textiles).
Acodillar, v., to bend to an angle. Acordonar, w., to cord, to surround;
Acoger, i.v., to admit, to receive, to mill a coin.
to accept, to protect, to honour. Acorralar, v., to shut up cattle,
— un giro, to honour (or to etc., in pens to silence, to
;

meet) a draft. corner.


Acogida, /., reception, welcome. Acortar, v., to shorten, to lessen.
Dar —a una letra, to honour — la marcha, to reduce (the)
a bill. Reservar buena a, — speed.
to protect, to meet. Acosar, v., to pursue closely, to
Acolchado, m., quilting. vex, to harass.
Acometer, v., to attack, to assault. Acostar, i.v., to lay down. se, —
Acometida, /., attack, assault. to lie down, to go to bed.
Acomodamiento, m., accommoda- Acostumbrar, v., to accustom to ;

tion, composition. be accustomed, to be in the


Acomodado, a., comfortable, con- habit.
venient rich, well-oft.
; Acotillo, m., sledge-hammer.
Acomodar, v., to accommodate. Acre, a., sour, bitter, acrid.
Acomodo, accommodation,
ni., Acrecentar, i.v., to increase.
employ, situation. Acrecer, i.v., to increase.
Acompañar, v., to accompany, to Acreditado, a., accredited, distin-
enclose. guished, established, respect-
Acondicionado, a., in (good or bad) able, well known.
Aor] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ade

Acreditar, v., to credit, to assure, su propio —


of one's own

,

to prove, to establish r.v., to accord. De con, in accord-


gain credit. en cuenta, to — ;

ance with.
pass to one's credit. Acullá, adv., yonder, there.
Acreedor, m., creditor. hipote- — Acumulación, /., accumulation.
cario, mortgagee. Ser — a, Acumulador, m., accumulator.
to be worthy of, to deserve. Acumular, v., to accumulate, to
Acribillar, v., to pierce to wound,
;
heap up.
to torment. Acuñar, v., to coin, to mint.
Acrisolar, v., to refine, to purify Acusar, v., to accuse, to charge
gold, to cleanse, to verify. to show. —
recibo, to acknow-
;

Acta, /., act, record, deed. de — ledge receipt.



sociedad, articles of partnership. Acuse, m., acknowledgment.
Actitud, /., attitude. de recibo, acknowledgment of
Activar, v., to hasten, to push receipt.
forward, to render brisk. Ad-valorem, (Lat.) ad valorem.
Actividad, /., activity. Llevar a Adamascado, a., damasked, da-
la —
to keep up to the mark. mask-like damask table-linen.

, ;

En plena in full swing., Seda adamascada, embossed


Activo, a., active, nimble m., silk.
assets, outstanding claims. y
;

— Adamascar, v., to damask.


pasivo, assets and liabilities. Adaptación, adaptation.
/.,

Acto, m., act, action.



En el at — , Adarme, m., half a drachm, the
once. seguido, then, forth- 16th part of an ounce.
with. —
continuo, immediately Adecuado, a., adequate, fit.
afterwards. Adelantado, a., anticipated, be-
Actor, m., actor. forehand, advanced, forward,
Actuación, /., actuation, opera- early. Pagar — to pay in

-,

tion. advance. Por beforehand, ,

Actual, actual, present.


a., El 2 in advance.
del —
the 2nd instant.
, Adelantamiento, m., progress, im-
Actualidad, /., actuality, present provement, anticipation.
time, chief topic. En la — Adelantar, v., to advance, to push
just at present. forward, to anticipate, to pay
Actualmente, adv., actually, now, beforehand. —
se, to advance,
at present. to progress.
Actuar, v., to act, to put in action. Adelante, adv., forward, onward,
Actuario, ni., actuary. upward. En —
henceforth, in,

Acuarela, /., water-colour. future upwards.


; Adelante \
!

Acudir, v.(sí), to assist, to support, Go on Proceed Pase usted



! !

to run, to repair (to), to have ,step forward, come this


recourse. way.
Acueducto, m., aqueduct. Adelanto, m., advance, progress ;

Acuerdo, m., agreement, resolu- advance payment.


tion, accordance, consent, ac- Adelgazar, to attenuate, to
v.,
cord. De unanimously,— make thin, to lessen.

,

agreed. De común by , Ademán, m., gesture, motion.


common consent, with joint Además, adv., moreover, besides.
consent. Estar (or ponerse) de — de eso, besides that, moreover.
— to agree.
, Llegar a un — Adentro, adv., within, inside ;

to come to an agreement. De inwardl}'.


Ade] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Adv

Adepto, m., adept, member (of a Admonición, /., warning.


sect). Adobado, a., pickled, curried,
Aderezar, v., to dress, to adorn, to dressed m., pickled meat.
;

prepare. Adobar, v., to dress, to tan; to


Aderezo, m., adorning, finery, pickle.
service, furniture, finish, dress- Adobo, ni., dressing (of hides, etc.).
ing. — de diamantes, set of Adolecer, i.v., to suffer, to labour
diamonds. , —
de mesa, table- under (a misapprehension, etc.).
service. Adonde, adv., whither, where.
Adeudar, to pay (duty or
v., Adopción, /., adoption.
freight) to debit, to charge. Adoquín, m., paving-stone.

;

se, to incur (or get into) debt. Adormidera, /., poppy.


Adeudo, m., charge, debit. Adornar, v., to adorn, to ornament.
Adherir, i.v., to adhere r.v., to Adorno, m., adorning, ornament,

;

hold, to stick. adornment. s, adornments,


Adición, /., addition, advance, borders.
increase postscript.
;
Adquiridor,w., acquirer, purchaser.
Adicional, a., additional, contin- Adquirir, v., to acquire.
gent. Adquisición, /., acquisition, ac-
Adinerado, a., wealthy, rich, quirement.
moneyed. Adrede, Adredemente, adv., pur-
Adiós, int., good-bye, adieu. posely, knowingly, on purpose.
Adivinar, v., to foretell, to guess. Aduana, Custom-house. En la
/.,

Adjudicación, /., adjudication, — , in bond. Derechos de —


knocking-down (at an auction). Custom-house duties.
Adjudicar, v., to allot, to adjudge, Aduanal, a. See Aduanero.
to sell at auction. una — Aduanar, v., to enter goods at the
medalla, to award a medal. Custom-house, to put in bond.
Adjunta, /., (letter) enclosure. Aduanero, a., pertaining to the
Adjunto, a., enclosed, annexed, Custom-house m., Custom-
accompanying. house officer. Derechos
;

^s,

Administración, administration, Customs' duties.
management. — de una
/.,
socie- Aducir, i.v., to adduce, to bring
dad, board of directors. de — forward.
correos, general post office. Adueñarse (de), r.v., to take pos-
Administrador, m., administrator, session (of).
manager, superintendent. — Adulteración, /., adulteration.
de correos, postmaster. Adulterar, v., to adulterate.
Administrar, v., to administer, to Adulto, a., adult, grown-up.
govern. Advenedizo, a., foreign m., up- ;

Administrativo, a., administrative. start.


Admirable, a., admirable. Adversario, ni., adversary, oppo-
Admiración, /., admiration, won- nent, antagonist.
der, surprise. Adverso, a., adverse, opposite.
Admirar, v., to admire, to wonder ;
Advertencia, /., advice, remark,
r.v.,to be surprised. monition.
Admisible, a., admissible. Advertido, a., noticed, informed,
Admisión, /., admission, accept- warned, prudent.
ance. Advertir, i.v., to notice, to observe,
Admitir, v., to admit, to receive, to perceive, to instruct, to warn,
to permit, to concede, to accept. to point out.
Ady] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [A?i

Adyacente, a. .adjacent, contiguous. Afirmar, v., to affirm, to secure, to


Aeración, /., aeration, ventilation assert.
of air. Afirmativo, a., affirmative.
Aéreo, a., aerial. Aflicción, /., affliction, sorrow,
Aeródromo, m., aerodrome. grief.
Aerómetro, m., aerometer. Afligir, v., to afflict, to grieve.
Aeronauta, m., aeronaut. — to be troubled, grieved.
se,
Aeronáutica, /., aeronautics. Aflojar, v., to slacken, to loosen ;

Aeronáutico, a., aeronautic to grow weak, to ease (the


Aeroplano, yn., aei-oplane. market or prices).
Aeróstato, m., air-ship. Afluencia, /., affluence, abundance.
Afabilidad, /., affability, kindness. Afluir, i. v., to now in to be ;

Afable, a., affable, kind. plentiful.


Afamado, a., celebrated, noted, Aforamiento, m., gauging; duty
famous. on foreign goods.
Afán, m., anxiety, eagerness, soli- Aforar, v., to gauge, to measure
citude. (vessels), to examine (goods for
Afanar, v., Afanarse, r.v., to toil, purposes of duty) ; to appraise.
to labour. Aforo, m., gauging, examination
Afanoso, a., eager, solicitous, of goods for customs' purposes.
painstaking. Aforrar, v., to line, to sheathe.
Afear, v., to deform, to deface, to Aforro, m., lining (Naut.);

make ugly. sheathing.


Afección, /., affection. Afortunado, a., fortunate, lucky.
Afectación, /., affectation. Afrenta, /., affront, dishonour,
Afectar, v., to affect, to feign, to outrage.
concern. Afrentar, v., to affront, to insult.
Afecto, a., affectionate, inclined. Afrontar, v., to face.
Afeitar, v., to shave, to trim. Afuera, adv., abroad, outside
Afeite, m., paint, rouge, cosmetic. besides, moreover.
Afelpado, a., plush-like, shaggy; Afueras, f.pl., environs.
raised (cloth). Agarradero, /., anchoring-ground
Aferrar, v., to grapple, to seize ; handle, haft.
(Naut.) to moor. Agarrar, v., to grasp, to seize, to
Afianzador, m., fastener. de — lay hold of. —
se de, to grasp at.
goma, elastic band. Agasajar, v., to receive kindly,. to
Afianzar, v., to become bail, to treat well, to make a fuss of.
guarantee ; to prop, to make Agasajo, m., kind reception.
fast, to clinch. Agata, /., agate.
Afición, /., affection, liking. Agenda, /., agency.
Aficionado, a., fond, affectionate ; Agenciar, v., to solicit r.v., to ;

m., amateur, devotee, patron. raise, to find, to supply.


— a, fond of. Agenda, /., agenda, note-book.
Aficionar, v., to affect. se a, — Agente, m., agent. —
de cambios,
to take a liking for. stock-broker. —
expedidor, for-
Afilado, a., sharp, keen. warding agent. —
viajero,
Afilar, i;., to sharpen, to whet, to commercial traveller.
make keen. Ágil, a., agile, nimble.
Afinar, v., to complete, to polish, Agio, ni., stock-jobbing, premium.
to refine, to tune. los precios, — Agiotador, m., bill-broker, stock-
to cut (or reduce) the prices. broker, jobber.
Agí! SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Agu

Agiotaje, m., stock-jobbing, ring Agregar, v., to aggregate, to


(stock exchange) premium. ;
collect, to add.
Agiotista, ni., money-changer, bill- Agriar, v., to sour ; r.v., to grow
broker, stock-jobber, money- sour.
jobber. Agrícola, a., agricultural m., ;

Agitación, /., agitation, excite- agriculturist.


ment. Agricultor, m., agriculturist, far-
Agitado, a., agitated, excited. mer. ,.

Agitar, v., to agitate, to excite, to Agricultura, /., agriculture.


shake, to stir, to wave. Agrimensor, >«., surveyor (of
Aglomeración, /., agglomeration, land).
congestion, heaping up. Agrimensura, /., survej-ing (of
Aglomerar, v., to heap up, to land).
accumulate. Agrio, sour, acrid, rough.
a.,
Agobiar, i»., to oppress, to grind. Agrupar, v., to group, to cluster.
Agolparse, r.v., to crowd, to rush. Agua, /., water. —
llovediza, rain
Agosto, m., August, harvest. water. —
de Colonia, Cologne-
Hacer su — to make one's water, eau-de-Cologne. —

,

fortune. dulce, fresh water. del mar,


Agotable, a., exhaustible. sea-water. —
de pantoque,
Agotar, v., to exhaust, to clear bilge water. fuerte, aqua-


away. — se, to sell out, to be fortis, nitric acid. mineral, —
sold out. — sele, to runout (of). mineral water. potable,—
Agraciar, v., to adorn, to embel- drinking water. —
salada, salt
lish, to grant a favour. water. —
de lavanda, lavender
Agradable, a., agreeable, pleasant, water. —
abajo, down the
pleasing. Ser —
to oblige, to, stream. —
arriba, up the
accommodate. stream.
Agradar, v., to please, to humour, Aguacero, m., heavy shower of
to like. rain.
Agradecer, i. v., to thank, to Aguachirle, /., inferior wine.
acknowledge, to be obliged. Aguada, /., water on board a ship
Agradecido, a., grateful, obliged, water-colour. Hacer — ,
(Naut.)
;

acknowledged. to water.
Agradecimiento, m., gratefulness, Aguadero, m., watering-place for
thanks. cattle ; watering-place for ships.
Agrado, tn., liking, pleasure. Ser Aguado, a., watered.
de (su) — to please, to be to
, Aguador, m., water-carrier.
one's liking. Aguantar, v., to sustain, to bear,
Aeramar, v., to dress flax or hemp. to stand, to endure, to abide.
Agrandar, v., to enlarge. Aguar, v., to water. la fiesta, —
Agrario, a., agrarian, rustic. to upset (or spoil) the affair.
Agravar, v., to aggravate, to Aguardar, v., to expect, to await.
oppress, to burden (with taxes), Aguardiente, >«., brandy, whisky.
to aggrieve. —
se, to grow worse. Aguarrás, m., spirit of turpentine.
Agraviar, v., to wrong, to harm, Agudamente, adv., sharply, lively,
to grieve. —
se, to be aggrieved. keenly.
Agravio, m., offence, grievance, Agudeza, /., acuteness, sharpness,
insult. witty saying, smartness.
Agredir, i.v., to assault, to attack. Agudo, a., sharp, smart, witty,
Agregado, m., aggregate. brisk.

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Agu] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ala

Aguijar, v., to prick, to spur, to Ahuecar, f., to excavate, to hollow.


stimulate. Ahumado, a., smoked. Tocino —
Aguijón, m., sting, prick, spur. smoked bacon.
Aguijonear, v., to spur on, to Ahumar, v., to smoke, to cure
incite. (in smoke) to fume. ;

Águila, a gold coin.


/., eagle ; Ahuyentar, v., to drive away,
Aguinaldo, m., New Year's gift, to put to flight.
Christmas-box. Aire, ni., air, wind, aspect. Tomar
Aguja, /., needle point, switch el —
to take a walk. Al —
(Rail.), hand (of a watch or
;

libre,
•,

the open air.


in —
clock). —
de hacer media (or hot air.
caliente,
— de malla), knitting needle. Airearse, r.v., to take the air.
— -

de marear, compass needle. Airoso, a., airy, graceful, success-


— imanada, magnetic needle, ful. Poco — unpleasant.

,

compass needle. de ensalmar, Aislado, a., isolated odd.


pack needle. de zurcir, — Aislador, m., insulator.
;

darning needle. de coser, — Aislar, v., to isolate.


sewing needle. Ajar, v., to spoil, to mar, to
Agujereado, a., full of holes, tarnish.
pierced. Ajedrez, m., chess.
Agujerear, to pierce, to bore,
v., Ajenjo, m., wormwood absinthe. ;

to make
holes. Ajeno, a., foreign, strange, con-
Agujero, m., hole needle-maker, trary. — a, outside, foreign to.
needle-seller.
;

— void — a mi voluntad,
de, of.
Agur, adv., good-bye. beyond my control. El dinero
Aguzar, v., to sharpen, to whet. — other people's money.
,

Ahí, adv., there, in that place. Ajo, m., garlic.


De —
hence. , Ajuar, ni., household furniture.
Ahilarse, r.v., to grow sour [or Ajustado, a., exact, right, well
weak), to turn rop}' (wine).- fitted.
Ahinco, w., earnestness, ardour. Ajustar, v., to adjust, to regulate,
Con — , earnestly. to settle, to arrange, to fit r.v., ;

Ahogado, a., stifled, suffocated to come to an agreement, to


overwhelmed, drowned. Pere-
;

combine, to conform. —
cer —
to be drowned.
, cuentas, to settle accounts.
Ahogar, v., to smother, to suffo- Ajuste, m., agreement, settlement.
cate, to drown. se, to be — —de cuentas, settling.
drowned. Al, contraction of a el, to the,
Ahogo, m., affliction, anguish, at the on, when.^;

pain, oppression. Ala, /., wing, brim (of a hat), fin,


Ahora,

adv., now, at present. leaf of a table. Cortar las — s,
mismo, this very moment. to take down a peg.
Por —
for the present. Hasta Alabanza, /., praise.
— —
,

hitherto.
, bien, well ;
Alabar, v., to praise, to extol.
well then. 1 Used with the infinitive, al has the
Ahorcar, v., to hang. meaning of "at," "on," "when" or
" if," e.g.,amanecer, at day-break, at
al
Ahorrar, v., to economise, to save, dawn ; al saberlo, on knowing it al no ;

to avoid. recibir, if we do not receive al remitirlo, ;

Ahorrativo, a., saving, thrifty. when -sending it. Al is employed with


Ahorro, m., saving, thrift. Caja many words, as al frente, al menos, al
:

de — s, savings bank.
fiado, etc., but these will be found under
the other word.

9
lA — (i6r)6)
Ala] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ale

Alabastro, m., alabaster. Albor, m., whiteness, dawn. Los


Alabearse, r.v., to warp, to grow primeros —
es de la vida, the
bent. first dawnings of the mind.
Alacena, /., sideboard, bufiet, Alborotado, a., upset, turbulent ;

cupboard locker, box.


;
rough (weather).
Alacrán, m., scorpion ring of the ; Alborotar, v., to disturb, to vex.
bit of a bridge, swivel. Alboroto, m., tumult, riot, dis-
Alambicado, a., distilled, curtailed, turbance.
far-fetched. Precios s, keen — Alborozo, m., merriment, gaiety.
(or cut) prices. reward given
Albricias, f.pl., for
Alambicar, v., to distil, to curtail, good news.
to cut (prices). —
los sesos, lo Albúmina, /., albumen.
cudgel one's \\its. Alcabala, /., excise.
Alambique, m., still. Alcachofa, /., artichoke.
Alambre, m., wire. de latón, — Alcalde, »«., mayor, justice of the
brass wire. Por by wire. — peace.

,

para cercas, fencing wire. Alcaldía, /., office of an alcalde.


— de puntas, barbed wire. Álcali, >»., alkali.
Alameda, /., grove, public walk. Alcance, m., balance of an ac-
Álamo, m., poplar. count, deficit ; supplement ;

Alaqueca, blood-stone. odd money,capacity, reach,


/.,

Alarde, m., review, parade, show. extension, range. Dar a, —


Hacer —
de, to boast or brag of. to catch, to arrest. Ir a
Alargar, v., to lengthen, to extend, los —
s, to be at one's heels.
to increase.
I

Hombre de pocos — s, narrow-


Alarido, m., shout, outcry. minded man. A su — in one's

,

Alarma, /., alarm. power. Al de, within the


Alarmante, a., alarming. reach of.
Alarmar, v., to alarm, to call to Alcancía, /., money-box, cash-box.

arms. Alcanfor, >«., camphor.
Alba, /., dawn of day. Al rayar Alcantarilla, /., small bridge,
el —
at day-break.
, culvert, drain, sewer, sink.
Albacea, m., executor ; /., execu- Alcantarillado, m., sewer.
trix. Alcanzar, v., to follow or pursue,
Albaceazgo, m., executorship. to overtake, to catch, to reach,
Albafial, m., sewer, sink. to acquire, to obtain. Poco
Albañil, m., mason, bricklayer. se le alcanza, he understands
Albañilería, masonry. little (of it). —
a ver, to descry.
Albarda, /., pack-saddle.
/.,
No — con mucho, to fall short.
Albareque, m., trawl. Alcaparra, /., Alcaparrón, m.,
Albaricoque, vi., apricot. caper.
Albayalde, ¡n., white lead. Alcaravea, /., caraway-seed.
Albedrio, m., freedom of will. Alcázar, m., castle, fortress
Libre —
liberty., (Naut.) quarter-deck.
;

Albéitar, m., farrier, veterinary Alcista, m., bull (Stock Exchange),


surgeon, horse-doctor. speculator for a rise.
Albérchigo, m., peach. Alcoba, /., bedroom.
Albergar, v., to lodge, to harbour, Alcohol, ni., alcohol, antimony.
to shelter. Alcoholímetro, m., alcoholmeter.
Albergue, m., lodging, lodging- Alcohómetro, m. See Alcoholí-
house, shelter. metro.
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Ale] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [All

Alcornoque, ni., cork-tree. Algodón, Mí., cotton. en rama, —


Alcurnia, /., family, lineage, race. raw cotton. —
pólvora, gun-
Alcuza, /., oil-can. cotton. Géneros de cotton —

,

Aldaba, /., knocker, latch. goods. Comercio de cotton ,

Aldea, /., village. trade.


Aldeano, m., villager, countryman. Algodonal, m., cotton-plant.
Alegación, /., allegation, argu- Algodonero, a., cotton, of cotton
ment. m., cotton-plant. Mercado — ;

Alegar, v., to allege, to affirm, to cotton market.


maintain, to plead. Alguacil, m., constable, bailiff,
Alegato, »i., allegation. policeman.
Alegrar, v., to make merry, to Alguien, pron., somebody, some-
gladden. —
se (de), to rejoice, to one.
be glad, to be delighted. Alguno, a., some, somebody, any,
Alegre, a., merry, content, glad, anybody. Algún tiempo, some-
gay. time. Algún tanto, a little,
Alegremente, adv., merrily, gladly. somewhat.
Alegría, /., mirth, gaiety, glee. Alhaja, /. jewel.
,

Alejar, v., to remove, to separate. Alianza, /., alliance, league.


Alemán, a. & m., German. Alias, adv., alias, by another name,
Alemanisco, m., damask, tabling. otherwise.
Alentado, a., spirited, valiant. Alicates, m.pl., pincers, pliers,
Alentar, i. v., to breathe to ; nippers.
animate, to encourage. Aliciente, >«., attraction, incite-
Alepín, m., a kind of bombasin. ment, inducement.
Alerta, a., alert, vigilant. Estar Aliento, m., breath, spirit.
— to be on the watch.
, Aligeramiento, m., lightening, alle-
Aleta, /., small wng, fin of a fish. viation.
— s (Naut.), fashion pieces. Aligerar, v., to lighten, to alle-
Alfabético, a., alphabetical. Por viate r.v., to free oneself.
orden —
in alphabetical order.
,
;

Alijamiento, m.. jettison.


Alfabeto, m., alphabet. Alijar, v., (Naut.) to lighten.
Alfarería, /., pottery. Alijo, m., lightening of a ship ;

Altarero, m., potter. tender (of an engine). Embar-


Alférez, m., ensign. cación de —
lighter.
——
,

Alfiler, m., pin. es, pin-money, Alimentación, /.. feeding.


pocket-money. de gancho, Alimentar, v., to feed.
hair-pin. —
de pechera, breast- Alimenticio, a., nutritious. Sub-
pin. —
de seguridad, safety-pin. stancias alimenticias, food-
Alfiletero, m., pin-case, pin- stuffs. — s, provisions.
cushion. Alimento, m., food, incentive.
Alfombra, /., carpet. de — Aliño, m., dress, cleanliness.
Bruselas, Brussels carpet. Gé- Alisador, m., polisher, smoothing-
nero para —
s, carpeting. iron.
Alfombrero, m., carpet-maker. Alisadura, /., smoothing, polish-
Alforja, /., saddle-bag. ing.
Alga, /., sea-weed. — marina, Alisar, v., to plane, to make
sea- weed. smooth, to polish.
Algo, adv., somewhat, rather Alistado, striped
a., enlisted.
m., something. es it — — ,
;

Alistar, to get ready, to show


v.,
;

is always something. to enlist, to enrol, to recruit.

11
AU] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Alt

Aliviar, v., to lighten, to help, to Almirez, m., brass mortar.


alleviate. Almizcle, ni., musk.
Alivio, m., alleviation, ease. Almohada, /., pillow, cushion,
Aljibe, m., cistern, reservoir, tank. pillow-case.
Aljofaina, /., an earthen jug, Almohadilla, /., pillow ;
pad.
wash-bowl. Almohadón, m., large cushion.
Allá, adv., there, in that place, Almoneda, /., auction.
thither. Más — de, beyond. Almorzar, i. v., to breakfast.
Allanar, v., to make
to level, Almud, m., measure of grain and
even to surmount, to arrange,
;
dry fruit.
to settle. —
se a, to conform to, Almuerzo, m., breakfast.
aloes-tree, aloes.
to acquiesce, to tall in with, to Aloe, ni.,

meet. Alojamiento, m., lodging (Naut.) ;

Allegar, v., to collect, to gather. steerage.


Allende, adv., on the other side, Alojar, v., to lodge, to let lodgings,
beyond. to dwell r.v., to lodge.
; se —
Allí, adv., there, in that place. en, to put up at.
De — , thence. Alondra, /., lark (bird).
Alma, soul, human being, Alpaca, /., alpaca.
energy.
/.,
Es el del negocio, — Alpargata, /., sandal or shoe made
he is the soul of the business. from hemp.
Con toda mi — , with all my Alpargatero, m., manufacturer of _
heart. Sentir en el — , to regret hempen shoes.
very much. Alpiste, m., canary-seed.
Almacén, m., warehouse, store Alquería, /., farm-house.
stock. En
in stock.
•— ;

Alquilar, to let, to hire, to rent.


v.,

Almacenaje, m.,
•,

warehousing, Por — to let.


,

'
storing, warehouse rent. Alquiler, m., wages or hire, hiring,
Almacenar, v., to store, to ware- rent.
house. Alquitrán, m., tar, liquid pitch.
Almacenista, rn., store-keeper, — de hulla, coal tar.
warehouse-keeper. Alquitranado, m., tarpaulin.
Almadía, /., canoe, raft. Alquitranar, v., to tar.
Almadreña, /., clog, wooden shoe. Alrededor, adv., around. de, —
Almagre, >«., red ochre. about.
Almanaque, m., almanac Alrededores, m.pL, environs,
Almarra, m., cotton-gin. neighbourhood, outskirts. En
Almendra, /., kernel almond. los —
de, in the neighbourhood
— descascarada,
;

shelled al- of, about.


mond. Aceite de — s, almond Alta, /., discharge from hospital.
oil.Pasta de —
s, almond paste. Altamente, adv., highly.


s bañadas, burnt almonds. Altanería, /., haughtiness, lofti-
amarga, bitter almond. ness.
Almíbar, m., syTup. es, pre- — Altanero, a., soaring, haughty,
served fruit. arrogant.
Almidón, m., starch. de — Alteración, /., alteration, disturb-
maranto, arrowroot. ance.
Almidonar, i^., to starch. Alterar, t;., to alter, to change, to
Almirantazgo, m.. Admiralty, disturb, to stir up.
Board of Admiralty. Altercación, /., contest, quarrel.
Almirante, m., admiral. Alternar, v., to alternate.
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Alt] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ame

Alternativa, /., alternative. Amable, a., amiable, pleasing.


Alternativo, a., alternate, alter- Amacena, damson plum.
/.,
native. Amaestrado, a., taught, tutored,
Alteza, /., elevation, highness. broken in.
Altibajo, m., vicissitude. s, ups —
-
Amaestrar, v., to instruct, to
and downs. break in.
Altitud, /., altitude, elevation. Amainar, v., to relax, to abate.
Altivo, a., haughty, proud, lofty. Amalgama, /., amalgam.
Alto, a., high, elevated; m., height, Amalgamación, /., amalgamation.
high ground; int., halt; adv., Amalgamar, v.. to amalgamate.
loud. En alta mar, on the high Amancillar, v., to .stain, to pollute,
sea. -ahí, stop there. de — to tarnish.
aquí, move off. Pasar por — Amanecer, i. v., to dawn. Al — , at
to overlook Se me pasó por day-break.
— I forgot (it).
,
;

ahí stop ¡
— ! ! Amansar, v., to tame, to subdue,
Altura, /., height, elevation ;
to soften.
(Naut.), latitude, bearings. Ala Amante, m.
—& /., lover, sweet-
— del Cabo, off the Cape. heart. Ser de, to be fond of.
Estar a la —
de esta tarea,
^ Amanuense, m., amanuensis,
to be up to (or capable of) this clerk.
task. Amapola, /., poppy.
Alubia, /., French bean. Amar, v., to love, to like.
Alucinar, v., to deceive, to delude. Amargar, v., to make bitter, to
Alud, m., avalanche. embitter.
Aludir, v., to allude, to refer to. Amargo, a., bitter.
La carta aludida, the letter Amargura, /., bitterne.ss.
referred to. Amarillo, a., yellow.
Alumbrado, m., lighting, illumina- Amarra, cable, mooring, binder.
tion. — eléctrico, electric — s,
/.,
moorings.
lighting. Amarradura, /., moorings.
Alumbramiento, m., child-birth. Amarrar, v., to tie, to fasten, to
Alumbrar, v., to light, to enlighten, lash, to moor.
to bring forth. Amartillar, v., to hammer.
Alumbre, m., alum. Amasar, v., to knead, to mould,
Aluminio, m., aluminium. to mash.
Alumno, m., disciple, pupil. Amasijo, m., dough, kneading,
Alusión, /., allusion, hint. mortar or plaster, mash.
Alza, /., advance, rise. En — Amazona, /., amazon, riding-skirt
rising, on th^ rise. or habit.
Alzada, /., height appeal. Ambajes, m.pL, circumlocution.

;

Alzamiento, m., raising, lifting. Sin without beating about


,

Alzaprima, /., lever, (Mech.) ful- the bush.


crum. Ámbar, m., amber.
Alzar, v., to raise, to lift, to carr^^ Ambición, /., ambition.
off to make a
r.v., to rise Ambicioso, a., ambitious.
;

fraudulent bankruptcy. de
;

— Ambiente, m., ambient air.


obra, to cease (or to knock off) Ambigüedad,/., ambiguity, doubt.
work. —
se con, to run away Ambiguo, a., ambiguous.
with. Ambos, a., both.
Ama, mistress of a house, land- Amedrentar, v., to frighten, to
lady.
/.,.
— de Haves, housekeeper. deter, to intimidate.

13
Amé] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Anc

Amén, m., amen, so be it. de, — for God's sake. Por de Vd., —
besides, over and above. for your sake. propio, self-—
Amenaza, /., threat, menace. love. De mil —
es, with all (my)
Amenazar, v., to threaten, to heart.
menace. Amoratado, a., livid.
Amenizar, to render pleasant
v., Amortiguar, v., to mortify, to
or agreeable. temper.
Ameno, a., pleasant, delicious. Amortizable, a., inalienable, re-
Americana, /., coat, jacket, lounge deemable, payable. El the — ,

coat. Redeemable Loan (or Debt).


Ametralladora, /., rapid-firing gun, Amortización, /., redemption (or
machine-gun. payment) of debts. Caja {or
Amianto, m., amianthus asbestos. ; fondo) de — sinking fund.
,

Amigable, a., amicable. Amortizar, v., to pay, to pay off, to


Amigo, in., friend, comrade. Un fund, to provide a sinking fund,
— íntimo, a particular friend. to redeem.
Ser — de, to be fond of. Amoscarse, r.v., to become irrita-
Amilanar, v., to frighten, to ted.
terrify. —
se, to be overcome Amotinado, a., in a tumult.
(or discouraged), to flag. Amotinar, v., to excite rebellion.
Amillaramiento m., assessment Amparar, v., to shelter, to protect,
of a tax. to help, to support to enclose, ;

Amillarar, v., to assess a tax. Amparo, m., favour, protection,


Aminorar, v., to lessen, to dimi- shelter.
nish. Ampliación, /., enlargement, am-
Amistad, /., amity, friendship, plification.
friend. Hacer las — es, to make Ampliamente, adv., largely, co-
friends. Romper las —
es, to piously, fully.
fall out, to quarrel. Ampliar, v., to amplif}', to enlarge.
Amistosamente, adv., in a friendly Amplificar, /., to amplify, to
manner, amicably. enlarge, to extend.
Amistoso, friendly, amicable.
a., Amplio, a., ample, extensive, full.
Amo, master,
>»., proprietor. Amplitud, /., extent, largeness.
— de casa, householder. Ampolla, /., blister cruet, bulb.
Amoladera, /., whetstone, grind- — eléctrica, electric bulb.
;

stone. Ampolleta, /., cruet hour-glass. ;

Amolar, i.v., to whet, to grind, to Amueblar, v., to furnish.


sharjicn. Amura, /. (Naut.), tack.
Amoldar, v., to cast in a mould, Ánade, m. & /., duck.
to fashion. Anales, m.pl., annals.
Amonedar, i., to coin. Análisis, m. & /., analysis.
Amonestación, /., advice, admo- Analizador, m., analyst.
nition, warning. Analizar, z^., to analyse.
Amonestar, v., to advise, to Analogía, /., analogy.
admonish, to warn. Análogo, a., analogous.
Amoníaco, w., ammonia; ammo- Anana, /., pine-apple.
niac. Anaquel, ni., shelf or board.
Amontonar, v., to heap up, to Anaranjado, «., orange-coloured.
accumulate, to gather, to con- Anarquía, /., anarchy.
gest. Ancheta, /., venture.
Anior, »«., love. Por — de Dios, Ancho, a., broad, wide.
14
Anc] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ans

Ancho, m., width, breadth. Tres Anhelar, v., to breathe with


pies de —
three feet wide.
, difficultv, to desire anxiously,
Anchura, /., -vvadth. to long for.
Anciano, a., old, ancient ; m., Anhelo, m., vehement desire,
old man. eagerness.
Ancla, /., anchor. Le\ar — s, to Anheloso, anxious, desirous.
a.,
weigh anchor. Anieblar, to darken, to obscure.
v.,
Ancladero, m., anchorage, anchor- Anillo, m., finger, ring. Venir
ing-place, moorage. como —al dedo, to come in the
Anclaje, m., anchoring, anchor- very nick of time, to suit.
ground. Derecho de — Animación, /., animation, excite-
anchorage. ment.
Anclar, v., to anchor. Animado, a., animated, encou-
Andada, /., track, haunt. Volver raged, brisk, bold, excited.
a las —
s, to lapse back into vice Animadversión, /., animadversion,
(or one's old haunts). stricture.
Andamio, m., scaliold, stage. Animar, v., to animate, to enliven,
Andana, /., row, line. Llamarse to encourage, to revive, to
— to back out, to retract (what
, excite.
one has said). Animo, m., spirit, courage, mind,
Andanada, /., (Naut.) broadside. intention. Hacer de, to —
Andante, «., going, strolling. intend to.
Andanza, /., fortune, luck. Animosidad, /., animosity, bold-
Andar, i.v., to go, to walk m., ; ness.
speed, way. Todo se andará, Animoso, a., brave, spirited, cou-
everything will be arranged. rageous.
— con el tiempo, to conform Aniquilar, v., to annihilate, to
to the times. A poco slowly. — destroy.

,

A mejor at best. A peor


, — Anís, m., aniseed.
at worst. A más at full — , Anisete, m., aniseed-oil.
speed. Andando el tiempo, in Aniversario, m., anniversary, holi-
time, in course of time. See day.
Vapor. Anoche, adv., last night.
Andén, m., shelf, path; platform. Anochecer, ¿.v., to grow dark.
Andrajo, m., rag, tatter. Al — at nightfall.
, Amanecí
Anécdota, /., anecdote. en Madrid y anochecí en
Anegado, a., overflowed, sub- Barcelona, I was in Madrid at
merged, (Naut.) water-logged. dawn, and in Barcelona at dusk.
Anegar, v., to inundate, to sub- Anónimo, a., anonymous. Socie-
merge. dad anónima, joint-stock com-
Anejo, a., annexed, joined. pany.
Anexar, w., to annex. Anormal, a., abnormal.
Angarillas, f.pl., hand-barrow; Anotación, annotation, note,
/.,
cruet-stand. notation, notice.
Angola, /., moleskin. Anotar, v., to note, to make notes,
Angosto, a., narrow, close. to take note of, to book.
Angostura, /., narrowness; dis- Ansia, /., anxiety, eagerness.
tress. Ansiar, v., to desire anxiously,
Anguila, /., eel. to long, to hanker.
Ángulo, m., angle, corner. Ansiedad, /., anxiety.
Angustia, /., anguish, affliction. Ansioso, a., anxious, eager.
15
Ant] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Aüi

Antagonista, m., antagonist, oppo- Anticipadamente, adv., in advance,


nent. beforehand.
Antana. See Andana. Anticipar, v., to anticipate to

;

Antaño, adv., last year, formerly. forestall, to advance. se a,


Ante, m., bufíalo-skin, buckskin ;
to forestall.
bun (colour) prep., before, in Anticipo, m., advance, advance
view of. — ;

todo, before all payment.


things, above all. Anticuado, a., antiquated.
Anteanoche, adv., the night before Antídoto, m., antidote.
last. Antiguamente, adv., anciently,
Anteayer, adv., the daj^ before formerly.
yesterday. Antigüedad, /., antiquity, old-
Antebrazo, m., fore-arm. ness.
Antecámara, /., ante-chamber ;
Antiguo, a., antiquated.
(Naut.) steerage. Antípodas, m.pl., antipodes.
Antecedente, m., antecedent. Antítesis, /., antithesis.
Buenos — s, good character. Antojarse, r.v., to long, to desire
Anteceder, v., to precede, to go earnestly. •

sele, to fancy, to
before. take it into one's head.
Antecesor, m., predecessor, fore- Antojo, ni., whim, longing, fancy.
father. — es, ancestors. A su — at will.
,

Antedecir, i.v.. to predict, to fore- Antorcha, /., torch.


tell. Anual, a., annual. Balance —
Antedicho, a., aforesaid. annual balance. Memoria —
Antefechar, v., to anticipate the annual report.
date (of). Anualidad, /., annuity.
Antefirma, /., style of address. Anualmente, adv., annually.
Antelación, /., precedence in order Anuario, m., year-book.
of time. Con —
beforehand. Anublado, a., overcast, clouded.

,

Antemano, adv., de before- , Anublar, v., to cloud, to obscure.


hand. Anudar, v., to knot.
Anteojo, m., spy-glass, eye-glass. Anuencia, /., compliance, consent.
— de puño {or de teatro), .Anulación, /., cessation, cancel-
opera-glass. — s, spectacles, ling, annulment.
glasses. Anular, v., to annul, to make void,
Antepasados, m.pl., ancestors. to cancel.
predecessors. Anunciar, v., to announce, to
Anteponer, i.v., to prefer. advise, to advertise.
Antepuerto, m. anteport.
, outer Anuncio, m., announcement, ad-
port. vice, advertisement.
Anterior, a., anterior, previous. Anzuelo, m., fish-hook, bait.
Anteriormente, adv., previously. Añadidura, /., addition. Por {or
Antes, prep., before, beforehand ;
de) — over and above, into the
,

adv., first, rather, before, sooner. bargain.


— de — bien,
rather.
{or
—que)conbefore.
— as soon as
Añadir, z;., to add.
Añal, a., annual.
Cuanto — as soon as
,

possible. , Añejar, v., to make old. se, to —


possible. become old, to grow stale.
Antesala, /., antechamber. Añejo, a., old, stale, musty.
Anticipación, /., anticipation. Con Añicos, m.pl., bits. Hacerse — ,
— , beforehand. to be smashed into atoms.
16
Añi] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ape

Añinos, m.pl., fleecy skins of year- Apartado, a., separated, distant.


ling Iambs lamb-skins. Apartado, m., distant or separate
Año, m., year.
;


bisiesto, leap room. —del correo, post office
year. Celebrar los s, to keep — box.
one's birthday. Al per — Apartamiento, m., separation.
annum. —
nuevo, new year.
,

Apartar, v., to part, to separate, to


Apacentar, i. v., to graze, to feed sort. —
se, to move, to budge.
cattle. Aparte, adv., apart, separately.
Apacible, a., affable, meek, calm, Dejar — to lay aside.
, de, —

serene, pleasant. besides.


Apaciguar, v., to appease, to Apatía, /., apathy.
pacify. Apático, a., apathetic.
Apadrinar, v., to support, to Apeadero, m., house or seat,
favour, to patronise, to protect. temporary residence.
Apagador, m., extinguisher, dam- Apeador, m., land surveyor.
per. Apear, v., to alight to measure,

;

Apagar, to quench, to extin-


v., to survey. se, to alight, to
guish, to put out. la sed, to — get do'WTi.
quench the thirst. — se (la luz, Apegar, v., to adhere. se, to —
el fuego, etc.), to go out (the be much taken with a thing.
light, fire, etc.). Apego, 7n., attachment, fondness.
Apalabrar, v., to appoint, to Apelación, /., appeal.
engage, to book. Apelante, m., appellant, appealer.
Apandillar, v., to form a league, Apelar, v., to appeal, to have
party or faction. recourse to, to match. de la —
Apañar, v., to grasp, to pilfer, to sentencia, to appeal against the
set off. —
se, to submit. sentence.
Aparador, m., buffet, sideboard, Apellidado, a., named.
dresser. Apellidar, v., to call one by his
Aparato, m., apparatus, gear name, to name, to proclaim.

;

pomp, show, indication. ra- •

Apellido, ill., surname, family


diotelegráñco, wireless appa- name ; nickname, epithet.
ratus. Apenado, «., sorry.
Aparear, v., to match, to mate. Apenas, adv., scarcely, hardly ;

Aparecer, i.v., to appear, to make no sooner than, as soon as.


an appearance. Apéndice, m., appendix, supple-
Aparejado, a., prepared, fit, ready. ment.
Aparejar, v., to prepare, to get Apeo, m., survey, frame or
ready to rig, to equip (a ship). scaffolding.

;

se, to get ready. Aperador, m., wheelwright, farmer.


Aparejo, »«., preparation, disposi- Apercibido, a., ready, prepared,
tion, harness, gear tackle, ; provided.
rigging. Apercibimiento, m., providing,
Aparentar, v., to feign, to affect, getting ready, arrangement,
to show. order, summons.
Aparente, a., apparent, convenient. Apercibir, v., to prepare, to pro-
Aparición, /., apparition, appear- vide.
ance. Aperitivo, a., aperitive.
Apariencia, /., appearance, look, Apero, m., tool, instrument ;

aspect. sheep-cot or sheep-fold.


Apartadero, vi., siding. Apertura, /., opening.
17
Ape] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Apo

Apesadumbrado, a., concerned, Aplicable, a., applicable.


vexed, mournful. Aplicación, /., application, assi-
Apesadumbrar, v., to vex, to cause duity act of adjudging.
;

trouble and affliction r.v., to


; Aplicado, a., studious, ciiligent.
grieve.
— Aplicar, v., to apply. se, to —
Apestado, a., pestered. Estar study, to devote oneself to
de alguna cosa, to have too a thing to be applicable.
;

much of a thing. La plaza está Aplomado, a., leaden, lead


apestada de verduras, the mar- colourecl heavy, dull. :

ket is full of greens. Aplomar, v., to use a plummet.


Apestar, v., to infect with the —
se, to tumble, to fall to the
plague, to
pester, to sicken. ground (a building).
— el mercado, to overstock the Aplomo, m., tact, prudence, self-
market. possession plumb-line. ;

Apetecer, to long for, to desire


i. v., Apocado, pusillanimous, cow-
a.,
earnestly, to covet. ardh', mean-spirited.
Apetecible, a., desirable. Apocar, v., to lessen, to cramp.
Apetencia, /., appetite, hunger. Apodar, v., to give nicknames.
Apetito, m., appetite. Apoderado, a., empowered, au-
Apiadarse, r.v., to pity, to com- thorised m., prox\-,
; attor-
miserate, to treat with com- ney, agent, holder of power.
passion. Apoderar, v., to empower, to grant
Ápice, m., apex, summit. a power of attorney. se de, —
Apilado, a. &
p.p., on stillage. to take possession of.
Apilar, v., to pile or heap up. Apodo, m., nickname.
Apiñado, a., pyramidal, pine- Apogeo, m., apogee. Estar en
shaped, crowded. (todo) su — , to be at the
Apiñar, v., to press things close highest pitch.
together, to join, to unite ;
Apolillado, a., moth-eaten, worm-
r.v., to crowd. eaten.
Apio, m., (Bot.) celery. Apolillar, v., to eat clothes, etc.
Aplacable, «., placable, meek. —

se, to be moth-eaten.
Aplacar, v., to pacify, to appease. Apologia, /., apology, excuse.
Aplanadera, /., roller. Aportar, v., to bring (Naut.)
;

Aplanar, v., to roll, to level, to to make a port.


flatten. Aposento, m., room
or apart-
Aplanchar, v., to iron linen. ment.
Aplanchadora, /., laundress, wo- Aposesionar, w., to give possession.
man who irons and gets up linen. — se, to take possession.
Aplastado, a., caked ; dispirited, Apostadero, m., military or naval
flattened, crushed. station.
Aplastar, v., to flatten, to crush, Apostar, to bet, to hold a
i. v.,

to smash. wager to post soldiers.


;

Aplaudir, v., to applaud. Apostilla, /., marginal note, anno-


Aplauso, ni .applause, approbation
. tation.
Aplazamiento, m., convocation, Apóstol, m., apostle.
postponement, adjournment, Apostrofe, /., apostrophe.
stay of execution. Apoyar, to favour, to back up,
v.,
Aplazar, v., to convene, to defer, to support, to assist, to second,
to adjourn, to postpone, to to protect to rest on. se en,
; —
stay execution. to lean upon.

18
Apo] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Apr

Apoyo, m., support, stay, protec- Apretadamente, adv., tightly,


tion, patronage, help. closely ; close, fast.
Apreciable, a., respectable, valua- Apretado, a., mean, close ; hard,
ble, esteemed. difficult.
Apreciación, /., appreciation, esti- Apretamiento, m., crowd, con-
mation, valuation. flict.
Apreciador, tn., appraiser, esti- Apretar, i.v., to tighten, to squeeze,
mator. to compress, to crowd, to
Apreciar, v., to appreciate, to clutch. —
la mano, to keep a
appraise, to estimate. firm hand on (a person). el —
Aprecio, m., appraisement, appre- paso, to quicken one's step.
ciation, esteem, regard. Apretón, m., pressure, struggle,
Aprehender, v., to apprehend, to conflict.
seize. Apretura, /., crowd, distress,
Aprehensión, /., apprehension, anguish, narrowness.
perception, acuteness, fear. Apriesa, adv., in haste, in a hurry.
Aprehensivo, a., apprehensive. Aprieta-papeles, m., clip (for
Apremiante, a., urgent, pressing. letters).
Apremiar, v., to press, to urge, Aprieto, ni., crowd, conflict, exi-
to compel. gency. Estar en un to be in — ,

Apremio, m., pressure, constric- a fix, a tight corner.


tion, constraint, force, com- Aprisa, adv., swiftly, fast.
pulsion. Aprisionar, y., to imprison.
Aprender, v., to learn. Aprobación, /., approval, consent,
Aprendiz, m., apprentice. liking.
Aprendizaje, m., apprenticeship. Aprobar, v., to approve (of), to
Contrato de —
indentures.
, like, to be pleased with, to pass.
Aprensador, m., presser or calen- Aprontar, v., to prepare, to get
derer. ready.
Aprensar, to press, to calender
v., Apropiación, /., appropriation,
to vex, to crush. assumption.
Aprensión, /., apprehension, mis- Apropiadamente, adv.. conve-
trust, suspicion. niently, fitly, properly.
Apresamiento, m., capture, clutch, Apropiado, a., appropriate, fit ;

hold. official.
Apresar, v., to grasp
seize, to ; Apropiar, to appropriate, to
v.,
(Naut.) to take or capture an assume to appropriate to
; r.v.,
enemy's ship. oneself, to appropriate.
Aprestador, m., finisher. Aprovechado, a., improved,
Aprestar, v., to prepare, to make availed, taken advantage of ;

ready, to finish (goods) to ; sparing.


equip (Naut.). se a, to be — Aprovechamiento, m., profit, util-
inclined to. ity, advantage.
Apresto, m., preparation, finish Aprovechar, v., to make progress
equipage. (Naut.) s navales, — ;

to become useful, to come


;

(or
naval preparations. get) forward to profit by, to

;

Apresuradamente, adv., hastily. employ. se de, to avail one-


Apresurado, a., hasty, hurried. self of a thing, to profit by.
Apresurar, v., to hasten, to acce- Aprovisionamiento, tn., supply.
lerate, to hurry. —
se, to hurry, Aproximación, /., approximation,
to hasten. approach.
19
Apr] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Arb

Aproximadamente, adv., nearly, De — adelante, or de en —


approximatel}^ about. adelante, henceforth. dentro, —
Aproximado, a., approximate. herein. Hasta hitherto. —
— a ocho
,

Aproximar, v to approximate, to De días, a week from


now. De —
,

approach. allá, by that time.


Aproxima tivo, a., approximate. Aquiescencia, /., acquiescence.
Aptamente, adv., aptly, conve- Aquietar, i)., to quiet, to appease,
niently, fitly. to lull ; v.r., to be quiet, to
Aptitud, /., aptitude, fitness, abil- grow calm.
ity, expediency. Aquilatar, v., to assay gold and

Apto, a., apt, fit, competent, con- silver to examine closely.


;

venient. —
para, qualified for. Aquilón, m., due north wind the

;

Apuesta, /., bet, wager. Ir de north point.


to emulate, to compete. Arabesco, m., arabesque.
Apuesto, a., elegant, genteel. Arado, m., plough.
Apuntación, /., annotation. Arador, m., ploughman.
Apuntado, a., pointed, marked ; Aradura, /., ploughing.
aimed. Arancel, »«., Customs' tariff.
Apuntador, m., observer, (thea- Arancelario, a., pertaining to the
tre) prompter, gunner. tariff. Derechos — s. Custom-
Apuntamiento, m., observation, house duties.
remark, abstract. Arandela, /., pan of socket, washer.
Apuntar, v., to aim, to point out, Araña, /., spider chandelier. ;

to indicate, to write down, to Arañar, v., to scratch, to scrape.


abstract, to quote, to prompt. Arañazo, m., deep scratch.
Apunte, m., annotation, note, Araño, m., scratch.
abstract, bill. de cambios,— Arañón, m., sloe.
exchange list. Libro de — s, Arañuelo, small spider, net.
note-book. Arar, v., to plough.
Apuradamente, adv., in the nick Arbitración, /., arbitration.
of time, punctually, just. Arbitrador, m., arbitrator, umpire,
Apurado, a., poor, hard up, referee.
destitute of means, in a fix, in Arbitraje, Arbitramento {or Arbi-
trouble. tramiento), m., arbitration,
Apurar, v., to purifj^ to clear up, award.
to investigate; to consume, to Arbitrar, to arbitrate, to
drain, to exhaust; to tease, adjudge, to award
v.,
;
— recursos,
to press, to urge. to raise (or collect) monej'.

— se, to grieve, to be afíiicted. Arbitrariamente, adv., arbitrarily.
se mucho, to be hard at work. Arbitrariedad, /.. arbitrariness.
Apuro, m., want, anguish, afflic- Arbitrario (or arbitrativo), a., arbi-
tion, exigency, fix, scrape. En trar}'.
un —
at a pinch.
, Arbitrio, m., free \\dll means, ;

Aquejar, v., to complain, to expedient ; arbitration, com-


lament, to afflict. ¿
Qué le promise. — taxes imposed on
s,
aqueja ? ^Yhat ails you ? provisions exposed for sale.
Aquel, pron., that, he. Aquellos, Propios y — waj's and means.
s,
those, they. Lo dejo a su — leave
I you.
it to
,

Aqui, ad., here, in this place. Arbitro, m., arbitrator, referee.


He —
look here, behold. Henos Arbol, m., tree, (Naut.) mast,

,

— here we are. De
, hence. , (Mech.) shaft, wheel spindle,

20
Arb] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Arm

axle. —
de cigüeña, crank shaft. Ardor, w., ardour, valour, mettle,
— motor, driving shaft, main heat, warmth.
shaft. — de trasmisión, trans- .4rduamente, adv., arduously.
mission shaft. .\rduo, a., arduous, difficult.
Arbolado, a., wooded, planted with Area, /., area, a square deca-
trees mastered m., wood- metre.
land.
; ;

Arena, /., sand, arena. move- —


Arboladura, /. (Naut.), masts and diza, quicksand.
yards. Arenga, /., harangue, speech,
Arbolar, v., to hoist, to set upright, address.
(Naut.) to mast. Arengar, v., to harangue, to hold
Arboleda, /., plantation of trees. forth.
Arbollón, m., floodgate, sluice, Arenque, m., herring. ahumado, —
conduit. red (or smoked) herring. es- —
Arboricultura, /., cultivation of cabechado [or salado), pickled
trees. herring.
Arbusto, m., shrub. Areómetro, m., areometer.
Area, /., chest. —
fuerte, safe. Arete, m., ear-loop. See Zarcillo.
— de fuego (Naut.), fire-chest. Argamasa, mortar, cement for
— de agua, reservoir, cistern. building.
/.,

Arcaduz, m., conduit or pipe for Árgana, /., crane.


the conveyance of water ;
Argentar, v., to plate or cover with
(ñg.) channel. silver.
Arce, m., maple-tree. Argentería, /., embroidery in gold
Archiducado, m., archdukedom, or silver.
archduchy. Argentino, a., of silver, silvery.
Archiduque, m., archduke. Argolla, /., large iron ring, buckle,
Archipiélago, m., archipelago. collar ; staple. — s, pillory.
Archivar, v., to file away, to keep Argüe, ni., wndlass machine ;

in an archive, to register. for drawing fine gold wire.


Archivero, m., keeper of records ;
Argüir, to argue, to dispute.
i.v.,
recorder. Argumentar, v., to argue, to
Archivo, m., archives, register, dispute, to conclude.
file. Argumento, w., argument.
Arcilla, /., clay. Aria, /., tune or air.
Arco, m., arc, arch, bow, hoop, Arido, a., arid, dry.
(Naut.) bow of a ship. Iris, — Ariete, m., battering-ram.
rainbow. Arisco, a., fierce, rude, wild,
Arcén, m., a large chest, bin, stubborn, harsh, unpolished.
bunker. Aristocracia, /., aristocracj'.
Arder, to burn, to blaze,
v., to Aristócrata, m., aristocrat.
glow, to heat, to kindle. Aristocrático, a., aristocratic
Ardid, ni., stratagem, trick. Aritmética, /., arithmetic. mer- —
Ardiendo, part., burning, on fire. cantil, commercial arithmetic.
Ardiente, a., ardent, burning. Aritmético, m., arithmetician, ac-
Ardientemente, adv., ardently, fer- countant.
vidly. Arma, /., arm, weapon.
— A las s, —
Ardilla, /., squirrel. to arms. arrojadiza, missile,
Ardite, m., ancient Spanish coin weapon. —
de fuego, fire arms
of small value. No vale un — gun. — •

blanca, side-arms, cold


;

it is not worth a rap. steel. s, —


arms, armour.
21
Arm] SPANISH-ENCxLISH DICTIONARY [Arr

armies. Maestro de — s, fencing- Arpón, ni., harpoon.


master. Arponero, 7n., harpooner.
Armada, /., nav}-, fleet, squadron. Arqueador, di., ship-gauger.
Armadía, /., raft. Arqueaje, ni., gauging of a ship.
Armadillo, m., armadillo, small Arquear, v., to arch (Naut.) to ;

animal covered with hard scales. gauge or measure the dimen-


Armador, m., shipowner, out- sions of ships. — las cejas, to
fitter. La casa —
a, the owners, arch the eyebrows, to frown.
shippers. Arqueo, m., arching (Naut.) gaug- ;

Armadura, /., armour, framework, ing the dimensions or burden


frame. of a ship.
Armamento, armament.
ni., s, — Arquilla, /., little chest or coffer.
fitting-out, equipment of ships. Arquitecto, m
architect.
,

Armar, v., to arm, to man to ; Arrabal, m., suburb. es, sub- —


furnish, to fit up (Mech.) to
;
urbs or outskirts.
mount, to adjust, to set, to put Arracada, /., ear-ring.

——
together. •
navio, to fit out a Arracimado, a., clustered.
ship. pleito (o»' pendencia), Arracimarse, r.v., to cluster.
to kick up a row. una — Arraigar, v., to root, to fix the
máquina, to fit or set up a root. — se, to establish oneself
machine. —
se de paciencia, to in a place.
prepare to suffer to possess Arraigo, m., landed property.

;

one's soul with patience. Hombre de man of consider-


,

Armario, m., cabinet, cupboard, able landed property.


commode, clothes-press. fri- — Arrancar, v., to pull up, to
gorífico, cold store, refrigerator. snatch, to tear out, to draw out,
Armatoste, m., hulk. to extract to carry oft'
; to ;

Armazón, m., frame, skeleton /., ;


start (horses, engines, etc.), to
frame, framework. unsheath (a sword). Arran-
Armella, /., staple or ring. cársele a uno el alma, to die
Armería, /., armoury, arsenal. broken-hearted.
Armero, m., armourer, gunsmith. Arranciarse, to grow rancid.
r.v.,
Armiño, m., ermine. Arrancharse, to mess together.
r.v.,
Armisticio, m., armistice. Arranque, m., wrench, pull, tug,
Armonía, /., harmon3% concord. burst, start. del caballo —
Armonio, m., harmonium. {or del tren), start of a horse
Armonioso, a., harmonious, sonor- (or of a train).
ous. Arras, fpl-, earnest money
Armonizar, to harmonise.
v., (Naut.) — de la bodega, ^vings
;

Arnés, >«., harness, gear, trapping, of the hold.


furniture. Arrasado, >«., silk stun', satin face ;

Aro, m., hoop, staple. satin.


Aroma, m., aroma, flavour, per- Arrasado, a. or /)./>., razed, demol-
fume, scent. ished.
Aromático, a., aromatic, fragrant. Arrasamiento, m., demolition.
Arpa, /., harp, lyre. Arrasar, v., to level, to make
Arpar, z^., to tear clothes to pieces, smooth, to raze, to destroy, to
to claw. demolish, r.v., to clear up, to
Arpeo, m. (Naut.), grappling-iron. grow fine (weather), to fill with
Arpillera, /., sack-cloth, pack- tears.
cloth, hessian. Arrastradero, »«., careening-place.

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Arrastrar, v., to creep, to crawl, Arremangado, a., lifted upward,


to drag, to carry (or drag) away. turned up.
— se, to crawl. Arremangar, v., to turn up, to
Arrastre, m., dragging, haulage. tuck up (sleeves, trousers, etc.).
Arrate, m., a pound of 16 ounces. — se, to be fully resolved.
Arrear, v., to drive horses, Arremeter, v., to assail, to attack.
mules, etc. Arremetida, /., attack, assault.
Arrebatado, a., rapid, violent, Arremolinar, v., to eddy. —
se, to
precipitate, rash, sudden ;
gather together, to form a
carried away. crowd.
Arrebatamiento, m., carrying Arrendador, m., landlord, tenant,
away ; fury, rage, rapture, lessee, holder, farmer.
ecstasy. Arrendamiento, m., renting, let-
Arrebatar, v., to carry off, to ting or hiring, lease, lease-rent.
take away by violence, to Arrendar, i.v., to rent, to lease, to
snatch, to seize. se, to be — hire, to bridle a horse.
led away by passion. Arrendatario, m., tenant farmer,
Arrebato, m., surprise, start, sud- lessee.
den burst or fit (of passion, etc.). Arreo, wz., dress, ornament, deco-

Arrebol, m., rouge, cosmetic ration. — s, appendages, trap-

Arrebozarse, r.v., to muffle or pings of a horse.


wrap oneself up to swarm (bees,
; Arrepentimiento, m., repentance,
etc.). regret.
Arrebozo. See Rebozo. Arrepentirse (de), i.r.v., to repent,
Arrebujar, v., to gather up, to to regret.
throw together, to huddle. Arrestado, a., intrepid, bold, auda-
Arreciar, v., to increase. — se, cious ; arrested.
to grow stronger (rain or Arrestar, v., to arrest. —
se, to
tempest). be bold and enterprising.
Arrecife, m., causeway, road Arresto, m., spirit, boldness ;

paved with stones; (Naut.) reef. detention, arrest.


Arrecirse, r.v., to be benumbed Arriar, v. (Naut.), to lower, to
with cold. strike. — la bandera, to strike

Arredrar, v., to terrify, to cause the colours. un cabo, to
dread. —
se, to be daunted. pay out the cable.
Arregazar, v., to truss, to turn up, Arriba, adv., above, over, on top.
to tuck up the skirts. — above
mentioned.
Arreglado, a., regular, moderate De —dicho,
abajo, from top to bot-
arranged. tom. — de 10 metros (Coll.),
Arreglador, m., surveyor, valuer, over 10 metres. Agua — up
the stream. De 60 pesetas —
,

adjuster (of averages).


Arreglar, v., to regulate, to ar- (or para — upwards
), 60 of
range, to compound, to settle, pesetas.
to adjust. —
se, to conform to Arribada, /. (Naut.), arrival of a

law. —
se para, to manage (or vessel in port. Llegó de
arrange) to. (forzosa), she (a boat) put into
Arreglo, m., rule, order, arrange- port (through stress of weather)
ment, settlement. Con a, — Arribaje, m., arrival.
conformably, according to. Con Arribar, v., to arrive, (Naut.) to
— al valor, ad valorem, accord- put into a harbour in distress.
ing to value. Arribo, m., arrival. —
s, supplies.

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Arriendo, m., lease, rental. En — Arropado, a., mixed with must


on lease. (wine) ropy.
;

Arriero, m., muleteer. Arropar, v., to cover with clothes,


Arriesgado, a., perilous, risky, to dress r.v., to cover oneself
;

daring, dangerous risked. ; up.


Arriesgar, v., to risk, to stake, to Arrope, m., a kind of syrup.
hazard. —
se, to dare, to ven- Arrostrar, v., to encounter, to face.
ture, to be exposed to danger. Arroyo, m., rivulet, current gut- ;

Arrimar, v., to approach, to draw ter of a street.


near r.v., to join, to lean upon.
; Arroz, m., rice.
—se al punto de la dificultad, Arruga, /., wrinkle, rumple, crease,
to come to the point. fold.
Arrimo, m., joining, staff, crutch Arrugar, y., to wrinkle, to crumple,
protection, help.
;

to gather, to crease. la fren- —


Arrinconar, v., to put in a corner, te, to knit the brow, to frown.
to lay aside, to reject. Arruinar, v., to ruin, to crush, to
Arriscado, a., forward, bold, auda- destroy.
cious brisk,
; high-mettled Arrullar, v., to lull.
(horse, etc.), broken (ground). Arrumaje, m., stowage.
Arriscar, v., to risk v.r., to be
; Arrumar, v. (Naut.), to stow the
proud, haughty. cargo.
Arrizar, v. (Naut.)^ to reef, to stow, Arrumbador, m., stower, packer ;

to house. steersman.
Arroba, /., Spanish weight of 25 Arrumbar, v., to stow
to steer. ;

lbs., a quarter =
11.5 kilos; Arsenal, m., dockyard, shipyard,
Spanish measure of 32 pints, arsenal.
about 4 gallons. Arte, m. & /., art. No tener —
Arrobamiento, m., rapture, ec- ni parte en alguna cosa, to have
stasy, amazement, ravishment. had nothing to do with an
Arrobar, v., to be in a state of affair. — s mecánicas, mechan-
rapture. ical arts. Las bellas —
s, the
Arrocero, m., rice-grower, rice- fine arts.
dealer. Artefacto, m., manufacture.
Arrodillar, v., to bend the knee. Arteria, /., artery.
— se, to kneel. Artería, /., artifice.
Arrogancia, /., arrogance. Artesa, /., trough or bowl for
Arrogante, a., high-minded, arro- bakers.
gant, haughty, stately. Artesano, m., artisan, artificer.
Arrogar, v., to arrogate, to claim. Artesón, m., kitchen trough
— se, to appropriate or to arro- panelled ceiling. —
de lavar,
gate to oneself. wash-tub.
Arrojado, a. or p.p., rash, lorward, Artesonado, m., panelling.
bold, intrepid thrown.
; Ártico, a., arctic, northern.
Arrojar, v., to dart, to throw, to Articulación, /., articulation, joint.
throw away, to hurl. un — Articular, v., to articulate.
saldo, to show a balance. Artículo, m., article, line. Estar
Arrojo, m., boldness, intrepi- en el —
de la muerte, to be on
dity. the point of death. de fondo, —
Arrollador, m., roller. (newspaper) leader, leading ar-
Arrollar, v., to roll, to roll up; to ticle.
run over. Artifice, m., artificer, artisan.

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Artíñcial, a., artificial. Fuegos Asegurado, a., insured m., ;

es, fireworks. insured party.


Artificio, ni., artifice. Asegurador, m., insurer, under-
Artillería, /., artillery, gunnery. writer ; a., insuring, insurance.
Artillero, m., gunner, artillery- Casa Compañía) asegura-
{or
man. dora, insurance company.
Artimaña, /., trap, snare, strata- Asegurar, v., to insure, to assure,
gem. to secure, to ensure to fasten,

;

Artimóii, m. (Naut.), mizzen- to fix. se de, to ascertain,


mast. to make sure of. - contra—
Artista, m., artist, artisan. incendio, to insure against fire.
Arzobispo, m., archbishop. — contra los riesgos marítimos,
Arzón, «/., fore and hind bow of a to insure against sea-risks.
saddle. Asemejar, v., to assimilate, to
As, tn., ace (at cards). resemble r.v., to resemble.
;

Asa, /., handle, haft, hold. -


Asenso, m., a.ssent, consent.
fétida, asafoetida, a gum resin. Asentador, m., razor-strop.
Amigo del — , bosom friend. Asentar, i.v., to seat, to suppose,
En — s, akimbo. to affirm, to adjust, to note, to
Asado, or p.p., roasted
a. m., register, to post, to book, to
roast roast meat. Carne asada,
;
;

enter. — al crédito de, to pass


roast meat. to one's credit.
Asador, m., spit. de vuelta, — Asentimiento, m., assent.
Dutch oven. Asentir, i.v., to assent, to ac-
Asalariar, v., to give a fixed quiesce, to yield.
salary. Asentista, m., contractor.
Asaltar, v., to assault, to attack. Aseo, m., cleanliness, neatness.
Asalto, m., assault, attack. Asequible, a., attainable, obtain-
Asamblea, /., assembly, meeting, able.
congress. Aserción, /., assertion.
Asar, f., to roast. Aserradero, m., sawpit.
Asargado, a., serge-like ; twilled. Aserrado, a., serrated, sawn.
Asbesto, m., asbestos. Aserrador, m., sawyer.
Ascendente, part., ascending up ; ; Aserradura, /., sawing. s, —
m., ascendant. saw-dust.
Ascender, i.v., to ascend, to rise, Aserrar, i.v., to saw.
to be promoted to raise, to Aserrín, m., sawdust.

;

promote. a, to amount to. Asertivo, a., assertive.


Ascensión, /., ascension, ascent, Aserto, m., assertion.
rise. Asesor, m., counsellor, adviser,
Ascenso, m., rise, promotion. assessor.
Ascensor, m., lift, elevator. Asesorarse, r.v., to take the
Asco, m., disgust, nausea. assistance of counsel.
Ascua, /., red-hot coal. Estar en Asestar, i.v., to aim, to point, to


s, to be on thorns. level.
Asear, v., to set off, to adorn. Aseverar, v., to asseverate, to
Asediar, v., to besiege. affirm, to assure.
Asedio, m., siege. Asfalto, m., asphaltum, asphalt.
Aseguración, /., insurance, assur- Así, adv., so, thus, in this manner ;

ance. therefore, so that. so-so,


Asegurable, a., insurable. middling. — ,

que. as soon as.


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— como — no matter, anyhow. Asombroso, a., wonderful, aston-


— me ,

makes no
estoy, it ishing, astounding.
difterence to me. Asomo, m., mark, sign, indication
Asido, a., seized, grasped, fast- supposition. Ni por not in — ,
;

ened, tied. the least, by no means.


Asiduidad, /., assiduity. Aspa, /., cross, reel (yarn) ; wing
Asiduo, a., assiduous. (of a windmill).
Asiento, m., seat, chair entry ; Aspar, v., to reel.
(in books). s, books. —
Tomar Aspecto, m., aspect, appearance,
— to take a seat.
, principal, — sight, look. (or al) A primer —
head office. at first sight, at the first
Asignación, /., assignation, distri- glance.
bution. Aspereza, /., asperity, harshness,
Asignar, w., to assign. roughness.
Asignatura, /., course of instruc- Áspero, a., rough, harsh, severe.
tion, subject. Asperón, m., sand-stone.
Asilo, m., asylum. Aspiración, /., aspiration suction. ;

Asimilar, v., to resemble, to be Aspirante, m., aspirant. See


like to assimilate.
; Bomba.
Asimismo, a., just as, likewise, Aspirar, v., to inspire the air, to
exactly so. aspire.
Asir,i.v., to grasp or seize. se de, — Asta, /., lance; horn (of animals).
to grasp, to avail oneself of. Asterisco, m., asterisk.
Asistencia, /., assistance, presence, Astilla, /., chip, splinter. Hacer
attendance. — s, to smash to splinters.
Asistente, p.a., m., assistant ser- Astillero, m., dockyard, timber-
vant, orderly. yard, ship-yard. de con- —
Asistir, v., to be present, to assist, strucción, shipAvright's yard,
to attend. dockj'ard.
Asno, m., ass. Astro, m., star, heavenly body.
Asociación, /., association, co- Astucia, /., cunning, craft, slyness,
partnership, company. astuteness.
Asociado, a., in partnership, asso- Astuto, a., cunning, sly, crafty.
ciated m.,; associate, part- Asueto, ni., holiday, vacation.
ner, member. Asumir, v., to assume.
Asociar, v., to associate, to take Asunción, /., assumption.
into partnership r.v., to asso- Asunto, m., subject, matter, affair,
ciate with another, to form a
;

business. Sobre este on this — ,

partnership. matter. —
s, effects, business,
Asolar, i.v., to level, to destroy, stock.
to lay waste. Asustar, v., to frighten, to terrify.
Asolear, v., to sun. se, to be — — se de, to be frightened by.
sun-burnt. Atacado, a., irresolute, close,
Asomar, v., to begin to appear, to narrow-minded.
become visible, to loom to ; Atacar, w., to attack, to assault, to
show, to display r.v., to show
; fit clothes tight to the body.
oneself (at a window, etc.). Atadero, m., cord or rope.
Asombrar, v., to frighten, to Atado, ni., bundle, parcel, bunch ;

amaze, to astonish. p.p., tied.


Asombro, m., amazement, aston- Atajar, v., to take a short cut to ;

ishment, fear. intercept, to stop. —


- la tierra.

26
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to reconnoitre the ground. after. — a sus necesidades, to


— se, to be confounded with meet one's requirements.
shame. Ateneo, m., athenaeum.
Atajo, m., short cut. No hay — Atener, i.u., to observe. —
se a, to
sin trabajo, no gains without take into account, to abide by,
pains. SaUr al —
-, to interrupt, to adhere to. No saber a qué
to cut in. atenerse, not to know how to
Atalajar, v., to harness. act, which way to turn, what
Atalaje, m., harness. to do.
Atalaya, /., watch-tower m., ; Atenta, /., letter. Su —
your ,

guard of a watch-tower. favour.


Atañer, v. imp., to appertain, to Atentado, a., discreet, moderate ;

belong, to concern. Que atañe m., attempt, offence.


a, concerning. Atentamente, adv., attentively,
Ataque, m., attack, fit. politely.
Atar, v., to tie, to fasten, to bind. Atentar, i>., to attempt (a crime),
— -se a la letra, to stick to the to try.
letter of the text. Atento, a., attentive, polite. —
a,
Ataracea, /., inlaid-work. attentive to. — con, kind or
Ataracear, v., to inlay. considerate towards.
Atareado, a., busied, occupied. Atenuación, /. attenuation,
— de trabajo (de pedidos), full
,

Atenuante, a., attenuating, exten-


up with work (orders). uating.
Atarear, v., to task, to give a task. Atenuar, v., to attenuate, to
— se, to work very hard, to diminish.
overwork oneself. Aterido, a. stiff with cold.
Atasajar, v., to cut meat into Aterirse, >'.w., to grow stiff with cold.
pieces and dry it in the sun. Aterrador, a., terrible, frightful.
Atascado, a., stopped up, over- Aterramiento, m., landing, land-
whelmed. —
de pedidos, full of
- ing-place.
orders. Aterrar, i'.i;., to pull down, to des-
Atascamiento, >n., congestion. troy; to terrify. — se (Naut.),
Atascar, ü. (Naut.), to stop a leak, to stand inshore, to get near
to make difficult r.v., to get
; the land.
stopped up, to be stuck. Aterrizar, v., to alight, to descend,
Ataúd, m., coffin. to land.
Ataviado, a., ornamented, decora- Atesorar, v., to hoard up riches,
ted. to treasure.
Ataviar, v., to dress out, to trim, Atestación, /., attestation, testi-
to adorn. mony, evidence.
Atavío, m., dress, ornament, Atestado, a., attested, witnessed
finery. full, crammed, overstocked. —;

Ateísmo, m., atheism. de, packed (or crowded) with.


Ateísta, m., atheist. Atestados, m.pl., certificates, tes-
Atemorizar, v., to terrify, to daunt. timonials.
Atemperar, v., to temper (metals, Atestar, i.i;., to cram, to stuff, to
etc.), to soften, to modify. crowd to attest, to testify, to
;

Atención, /., attention, kindness. witness, to certify.


En — a, considering, in con- Atestiguar, v., to depose, to wit-
sideration of. ness, to attest, to vouch for, to
Atender, i.v., to attend, to look bear testimony. — con alguno.
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to cite or summon one as a back. Quedarse —


to remain

,

witness. behind. Volverse to retract, ,

Atesto, m., certificate, paper. to go back on one's word.


Átieo, a., attic, elegant. Testigo Atrasado, a., delayed, late, over-
— irrefragable witness.
, due, in arrear. —
de medios,

Atildar, v., to put a dash or stroke short of means.


over a letter, to censure to ; Atrasados, m.pL, arrears.
deck, to adorn. Atrasar, v., to retard, to postpone,
Atinadamente, adv., judiciously, to leave in arrear. se, to
prudently. remain behind, to be in debt.
Atinar, v., to touch the mark, to Atraso, m., backwardness, delay.
hit upon. — -s, arrears.
Atisbar, v., to scrutinise, to pry, Atravesado, a., oblique, crossed.
to peep. Atravesaño, m., cross-timber,
Atizar, f., to stir or poke the ñre ;
cross-piece.
to stir up or incite. Atravesar, i.v., to cross, to pass
Atizonar, v., to join bricks and over, to run over, to traverse,
stones together. se, to be — to lay a beam athwart a place ;

smutted (applied to grain). — por, to undergo, to go


Atlas, m., atlas. through, to weather, to experi-
Atleta, m., athlete. ence.
Atlético, a., athletic. Atreverse, r.v. (a), to dare, to
Atmósfera, /., atmosphere. venture.
Atoaje, m., towage. Atrevidamente, adv., daringlv,
Atoar, v., to tow. boldly.
Atolladero, m., deep miry place, Atrevido, a., bold, audacious,
quagmire obstacle, impedi-
; daring, forward.
ment. Dejar en el to leave — , Atrevimiento, m., boldness, dar-
one in the lurch. ing, confidence.
Atolondrado, a., hair-brained, Atribuir, i.v., to attribute, to
madbrain. ascribe.
Atolondrar, v., to stun, to stupefy. Atributo, m., attribute, quality,
Átomo, m., atom. adherent.
Atónito, a., astonished, amazed. Atril, m., reading-desk, music-
Atontar, v., to stun, to stupefy. stand or holder, rest.
Atormentar, v., to torment, to Atrio, m., porch, portico.
tease, to vex. Atrocidad, /., atrocity.
Atracar, v. (Naut.), to overtake Atropar, v., to assemble in groups.
another ship to cram, to glut.
; Atropellado, a., precipitate tram- ;

— se, to stuff oneself with food, pled upon.


etc. —
se al costado (Naut.), Atrepellar, v., to trample, to run
to come alongside of a ship. over. — las leyes, to act in
Atracción, /., attraction. defiance of the laws, to outrage
Atractivo, a., attractive m., ; the laws.
attraction, charm. Atropello, m., upset, running-
Atraer, i.v., to attract, to allure. over ;outrage.
Atrancar, t;., to bar a door. Atroz, a., atrocious, cruel, out-
Atrapar, v., to overtake, to catch. rageous, enormous.
Atrás, adv., backwards, past. Atrozmente, adv., atrociously.
Dos días —
two days back Atufar, v., to vex, to plague. ^se, —

,

(or ago). Hacerse to fall , to be angrj'.

28
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Atún, m., tunny-fish. Pedazo — de fe, sentence given by the


de ; stupid fellow. Por y — Inquisition. —
s, judicial pro-
ver al duque, to kill two birds ceedings. Estar en —
s, to know
with one stone. well, (Coll.) to be in the know.
Aturdido, a., hare-brained, wild, El día de s,—the day in ques-
stupid stupefied.
; tion. — de prisión, warrant.

Aturdimiento, in., perturbation of Autobús, m., motor-bus.


mind, consternation. Autocracia, /., autocracy.
Aturdir, v., to perturb, to stupefy, Autócrata, m., autocrat.
to confuse, to stun. —
se, to be Autógrafo, m., autograph.
out of one's wits. Autómata, m., automaton.
Audacia, audacity.
/., Automático, a., automatic.
Audaz, a., audacious, bold. Automóvil, m., automobile, motor-
Audiencia, /., audience, hearing. car.
Auditor, m., auditor, hearer, judge. Autonomía, /., autonomy, home
Auditorio, m., auditory, audience. rule.
Auge, m., meridian. Estar en su Autopiano, m., autopiano, pianola.
— to be at its highest point.
, Autopsia, /., autopsy, post-mor-
Augurar, v., to augur. tem examination.
Aula, /., hall, lecture-class. Autor, m., author.
Aumentación, /., augmentation, Autoridad, /., authority.
increase. Autoritativo, a., authoritative,
Aumentar, v., to augment, to arrogant.-
increase, to advance, to enlarge. Autorización, /., authorisation,
— se, to increase. warrant.
Aumento, m., augmentation, ad- Autorizar, v. (a or para), to
vance, increase. Ir en to — authorise.

,

be on the increase. s, promo- Auxiliar, v., to aid, to help.


tion, advancement. Auxiliar, a., auxiliary; m.,
Aun, adv., yet, still, nevertheless assistant.
even. Y —
nay. , que, —
;

Auxilio, m., aid, help, assistance.


though, notwithstanding. Aval, m., security (for bill of
Aunar, v., to unite. exchange), guarantee, endorse-
Áureo, a., golden. ment (of exchange).
Auriga, m., coachman, charioteer. Avalancha. See Alud.
Aurora, /., aurora, dawn. bo- — Avalorar, v., to estimate, to
real, aurora borealis, or north- appraise, to value.
ern lights. Avaluación, /., valuation, assess-
Ausencia, /., absence. ment.
Ausentarse, r.v., to absent oneself. Avaluador, ni., appraiser.
Ausente, a., absent. Avaluar, v., to appraise, to esti-
Auspicio, m., auspice. Bajo los mate, to value.
— s, under the auspices, at the Avalúo, m., appraisement, valua-
recommendation. tion, estimate.
Auténtica, /., attestation, certifi- Avance, m., advance, balance in
cate. one's favour.
Autenticar, v., to authenticate. Avanzado, a., advanced, onward.
Autenticidad, /., authenticity. — de edad, advanced in years.
Auténtico, a., authentic, genuine. Avanzar, v., to advance, to come
Auto, m., act, judicial decree, forward to push forward.
;

legal document, writ, warrant. Avanzo. See Avance.


29
Ava] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Aye

Avaricia, /., avarice. damaged. Franco de — , free


Avariento, a., avaricious, miserly. of average.
Avaro, m., miser. Averiado, a., averaged, damaged.
Avasallador, a., predominating. Averiarse, r.v., to become damaged.
Avasallar, v., to subdue, to domi- Averiguación, /., investigation.
nate. — - judicial, judicial inquiry,
Ave, /., bird, fowl. inquest.
Avecinarse, r.v., to come near, to Averiguar, v., to inquire, to inves-
approach. tigate, to ascertain, to look into.
Avellana, /., filbert, hazel-nut. — se con alguno, to bring one to
Avellanado, a., nut-brown. reason.
Avellano, m., hazel-nut tree, fil- Aversión, /., aversion, dislike.
bert-tree. Avestruz, m., ostrich.
Avena, /., oats. — silvestre, \Á\á Anación, /., aviation.
oat. Harina de —
oatmeal. , Aviador, m., aviator, provider.
Avenencia, /., agreement, com- Aviar, v., to provide pro\ásions, to
pact, composition, bargain. accoutre. —
se, to get ready,
Avenida, /., avenue. to prepare oneself.
Avenido, a. agreed. Avidez, /., covetousness, avidity.
Avenir, i.v., to accommodate, to Avieso, a., fortuitous, irregular.
reconcile. —
se (a), to agree, to Avigorar, v., to invigorate, to
unite, to come together, to animate, to revive.
consent, to accommodate one- Avío, m., preparation, provision.
self (to). Avión, m., airman.
Aventador, m., fanner, winnower. Avisado, a., prudent, cautious,
Aventajado, a., advantageous, pro- skilful informed, advised.
;

fitable, convenient, excellent. Avisar, v., to inform, to advise, to


Aventajar, v., to acquire, to cut acquaint, to warn.
out, to surpass, to excel. Aviso, m., advice, information,
Aventar, Í. I'., to move, to blow, to
communication, warning, no-
fan, to winnow. —
se, to be tice, hint (Naut.) advice-boat.
;

——
filled with wdnd, to escape. Estar {or andar) sobre to be ,

Aventura, /., adventure, event, on one's guard. Dar to give



,

chance venture.
;
notice. Plazo de acostum-
Aventurado, a., ventured, pre- brado, usual notice.
sumptuous. Bien —
fortunate. Avispa, /., wasp.

,

Mai unfortunate.
,
Avispero, m., wasps' nest.
Aventurar, v., to venture, to risk, Avispón, m., hornet.
to hazard. Quien no se aven- Avistar, v., to descry, to see far off.
tura, no pasa la mar, nothing — se con, to have an interview
venture, nothing win. with, to go to see someone.
Avituallamiento, m., victualling.
Aventurero, m., adventurer.
Avituallar, v., to victual.
Avergonzar, i.v., to shame. — se, Avivar, w., to quicken, to enliven,
to be ashamed. to hasten to revive, to cheer
Avería, /., average, damage to up. — ;

el paso, to hasten the


goods. —
gruesa {or común), step.
general average. —
particular

Axioma, nt., axiom, maxim.
(or simple), particular average. Aya, governess.
— ordinaria, usual average.
/.,
Ayer, adv., j-esterday. De — acá,
Tener — de tierra, to be country- since yeste rday.

30
Ayo] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ba¡

Ayo, ni., tutor, teacher. terrones, lump sugar. prieto —


Ayuda, /., help, aid, assistance. {or negro), coarse brown sugar.
— de cámara, valet-de-chambre. — bruto, raw (or moist) sugar.
Ayudante, m. (Mil.), adjutant — piedra {or cande), sugar-
aide-de-camp assistant.
;

candy. —
de remolacha, beet-
Ayudar, v., to aid, to help, to
;

root sugar. —
en polvo, castor
favour. sugar. — refinado
{or refino),

Ayunar, v., to fast. refined sugar. mascabado,
Ayunas, en, adv., fasting. Quedar coarse (or inferior) sugar.
en — to be ignorant of an
, Azucarar, v., to sugar, to sweeten.
affair. Azucarero, m., sugar-basin, sugar-
Ayuno, m., fast, abstinence bowl.
a., fasting. Estoy — , I am Azucena, /., white lily.
(still) fasting ; I am ignorant Azuela, /., adze.
of the affair. Azuire, m., sulphur.
Ayuntamiento, m., municipal go- Azul, a., blue m., lapis lazuli :

;

vernment. Casa de town- , a mineral.




celeste, sky-blue.
hall. de Prusia, Prussian blue.
Ayustar, to bend, to splice. — •

subido, bright blue. —


Azabache, m., jet. turquí, Turkish or deep blue.
Azada, /., spade, hoe. Azulado, a., bluish. — claro,
Azadón, m., pickaxe, hoe. azure.
Azafrán, m., saffron. Azulejo, m., glazed tile, Dutch
Azahar, m., orange (or lemon) tile.
flower. Azulino, a., bluish.
Azar, w., hazard, chance. Al — Azumbre, /., measure of liquids,
at random. containing about half an
Azarcón, m., red lead. English gallon, 2 litres.
Azargado (S. A.). See Asargado.
Azaroso, a., unlucky, unfortunate.
Azogado, a., restless, trembling. Babor, m. (Naut,), larboard.
Azogar, v., to overlay with quick- Babucha, /., a kind of slipper.
silver, to coat a mirror. se, — Bacalao, m.,
—cod-fi.sh. Aceite de
to be in a state of agitation. hígado de cod-liver oil.
•,

Azogue, m., mercury, quick- Bachiller, m., bachelor (degree).


silver. Bacía, a., metal basin, wash-pot.
Ázoe, m., azote or nitrogen. Bacín, m., basin.
Azoico, a., nitric. Bacina {or Bacinica), /. See Orinal.
Azoraiuiento, m., trepidation, con- Báculo, m., walking-stick, staff.
fusion. Badana, /., dressed sheep-skin.
Azorar, to terrify, to confound.
v., Zurrar la —
to dress a sheep-
,

— to be restless.
se, skin ;
(Fig.) to give one a
Azotar, v., to whip, to lash. flogging.
Azote, m., whip, lash. Badila, /., fire-shovel.
Azotea, /., flat roof, platform, Bagaje, m., baggage, luggage.
terrace. Bagatela, /., bagatelle, trifle.
Azúcar, m., sugar. de pilón, — Bahía, bay.
loaf sugar. —
quebrado, yellow Bailador, m.,
/.,
dancer.
or brown sugar. terciado — Bailar, v., to dance. —
el agua
[or moreno), brown sugar. en — delante, to dance attendance.
panes, loaf sugar, en — Bailarín, m., dancer.
31
Bai] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIO^^ARY [Ban

Baile, "?., ball, dance. Baldosa, /., slab, square tile, flag-
Bajá, ni., pasha, bashaw. stone, paving-stone.
Baja, /., íall, depreciation, dimi- Balduque, m., narrow red-tape.
nution in price (Mil.) admis- Baleta, /., small bale of goods.

;

sion to a hospital. s (Mil.), Balija. See Valija.


casualties. Ballena, /., whale, whalebone
Bajado, a., descended, fallen, train oil.
lowered. Ballenera, /., whaler, whale-boat.
Bajamar, /., low tide, low water. Ballestero, m., archer, cross-
Bajar, v., to fall, to decline, to bowman.
descend, to go down, to lessen, Balneario, a., bathing, pertaining
to diminish, to drop to lower, ; to baths or bathing m., ;

to reduce r.v., to lessen.


; health resort, watering-place.
Bajel, m., A'essel. Balompié, w., football.
Bajeza, /., lowness, meanness. Balón, m., football large bale
;

Bajista, m., bear, broker who (of goods).


speculates on the fall of prices Balsa, /., pool, lake raft, float.
or stocks. Estar como una —
;

de aceite,
Bajo, a., low, base, dull (colour) to be as calm as a mill pond.
adv., under, below m., bass. Balsámico, a., balsamic, balmy.

;

Cuarto ground floor. Por lo Bálsamo, w., balsam, balm.


— in a prudent manner.
,
,



Baluarte, m., bastion, bulwark,
mano, underhand, secretly. defence.
sobre cerrado, under sealed Bambolear, v., to reel, to totter.
cover. — relieve, bas-relief. Bamboleo, m., reeling, staggering.
Bajuno, a., \ile, low. Bambú, m., bamboo, bamboo-
Bala, /., shot
ball, bullet,
bale. cane.

;

-s de metralla, grape-shot. Banasta, /.,basket.


Baladi, a., trifling. Banasto, tn.,large basket.
Balance, m., balance, balance- Banca, form, bench broker-
sheet. —
de comercio, balance
/.,
age, bank. Casa de —
;

banking

,

of trade. house. Negocios de -, banking,


Balancear, v., to balance to ; banking business.
weigh, to examine to settle ; Bancario, a., banking. Casa ban-
accounts. caria,banking house.
Balancín, m., balance-beam Bancarrota, /., bankruptcy, fail-
(Mech.). ure.
Balandra, /., sloop. Bancaza, /. {oy Bancazo, m.),
Balandro, m., yacht. bench, bed-plate.
Balanza, /., scale, balance, pair of Banco, m., bench, form bank.
scales. — de ahorros, savings bank.
;

Balaustrada, /., balustrade, stair- — por acciones, joint- stock


rail. bank. —
de arena, sand bank.
Balaustre, m., baluster, head -rail. — de hielo, field of ice, iceberg.
Balazo, m., shot, ball. Razón de pie de absurd — ,

Balcón, m., balcony. reason.


Baldar, v., to cripple, to overcome. Banda, /., band, sash, scarf band

;

Balde, m., bucket. De gratis. (ofmusic).


En —
in vain.
,
,

Bandada, /., covey, flock of birds.


Baldío, a., uncultivated, unfilled, Bandazo, m., rolling (of a ship).
waste (land, etc.). Bandeja, /., tray.
32
Ban] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bar

Bandera, /., banner, standard, flag, to face. la A —


to one's face.

,

ensign, colours. Arriar la to —


-
s de ballena, whalebone.
— —
,

strike the colours. Salir con Hacer la to shave. Tener



,

desplegadas, to come off with pocas s, to be young or


flying colours. Bajo neutral, — without experience. Hacerse
under neutral colours.
Bandido, m., bandit.
la — , to shave oneself.
Barbaridad, /., barbarity.
Bando, m., proclamation, edict, Barbarie, /., barbarousness.
law. Bárbaro, a., barbarous.
Bandola, /., jury-mast. Barbecho, m., fallow (land).
Bandolero, m., highwayman, rob- Barbero, tn., barber.
ber.
Banquero, m., banker.
Barca, /., boat, bark. pesquera, —
fishing-boat.
Banqueta, /., stool. Barcada, /., boat-load.
Banquete, m., banquet. Barcaza, /., lighter, barge.
Bañadero, m., bathing place. Barco, m., boat, barge, lighter,
Bañar, v., to water, to bathe ship.
r.v., to take the waters, to bathe. burdock, burr.
Bardana, /.,
Bañera, /., bath bath-tub.
;
Barita, baryta.
/.,
Baño, m., bath, bathing coat ;
Barlovento, m. (Naut.), weather-
(of paint or varnish). Tomar gauge, weather-side.
los — s, to take the waters. Barniz, m., varnish, polish.
Bao, m, (Naut.), beam. Barnizar, v., to varnish, to gloss,
Baqueta, /., ramrod, switch. to lacquer.
Baraja, /., pack of cards. Meterse
en —
^s, to seek a quarrel.
Barómetro, m., barometer.
Barquero, m., boatman, lighter-
Barajar, v., to shuffle the cards man, skipper.
to jumble. Barqueta, Barquilla, /., small boat.
Baranda, /., railing of timber, Barra, /., bar. A s derechas, —
iron, etc. fairly. Estaño en s, tin in —
Barata,/.
See Baratura.
(Coll.), barter, exchange. bars. Pararse en s, to be —
scrupulous.
Baratar, v., to barter, to undersell.
Barrena, /., auger, bit.
Baratear, v., to cheapen, to sell
Barrenar, v., to bore, to pierce,
underprice.
to drill ; to blast.
Baratería, /., barratry, fraud,
deception. Barrendero, m., sweeper, dustman.
Baratillero, m., pedlar. Barreno, m., auger blast-hole. ;

Baratillo, m., cheap store. Barrer, v., to sweep, to clean with


Baratista, m., barterer. a broom. Al on an average. — ,

Barato, a., cheap. De — gratis Barrera, /., barrier.


easy. Dar de —
to concede,
, ;

Barriada, /., suburb, ward.


readily, to give into the bargain, Barrica, /., keg, smaU barrel.
to agree for the sake of peace. Barriga, /., belly.
Lo —
es caro, the cheapest Barril, m., barrel, hogshead.
goods are dearest. Barrilla, /., bar barilla. ;

Baratura, cheapness.
/., Barrio, m., district or ward,
Baraúnda, /., noise, hurly-burly. suburb.
Barba, /., beard, chin. Tanto por Barriquita, /., cask.
— so much a (or per) head, Barrizal, m., clay-pit, mudhole.
—a—
,

so much a piece. , face Barro, m., clay, mud (Fig.) ;

33
2 (1696)
Bar] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bee

money, lucre. Tener a mano, — Batidor, m., scout, ranger, beatc:»


to have money available. — de cáñamo, hemp-dresser.
Barrote, m., iron bar. — de oro, gold-beater.
Barrotines, m.pl., carlines. Batiente, m., jamb, post or leaf
Barruntar, v., to conjecture. of a door.
Barrunto, m., conjecture. Batihoja, m., gold-beater.
Basar, v., to base. —
se en, to be Batir, v., to beat, to dash. el —
based on. campo (Mil.), to reconnoitre the
Báscula, /., lever, platform-scale.
— ground. — se, to fight.
Base, /., base, basis. Sobre la Batista, /., batiste, cambric, lawn.
de, on the basis of. Batuta, /., conductor's baton.
Bastante, a., sufficient, enough. Baúl, m., trunk, chest.
Bastantemente, adv., sufficiently. Bauprés, m. (Naut.), bowsprit.
Bastar, v., to be enough, to suffice. Bautismo, m., baptism.
Basta, that is enough, that will Bautizar, v., to baptise, to
do. christen. — el vino, to mix
Bastardilla, /., Italic type. De — water with wine.
in italics. Baya, /., berry.
Bastidor, m., frame, sash, panel Bayeta, /., baize. — fina,swan-
plate - holder embroidery-
;

skin. — tajuela, Lancashire


frame. — — ;

es, scenery (on the baize.



stage). Entre es, behind the Bayetón, m., baize, coating.
scenes. común, coarse baize. rayado, —
Bastilla, /., hem. striped coating.
Bastillar, i»., to hem. Bayo, a., bay (colour of a horse).
Bastimento, m., supply of pro- Bayoneta, /., iaayonet. calada, —
visions vessel.
; —
s, provisions. fixed bayonet.
Bastión, m., bastion. Baza, /., trick at cards. No dejar
Basto, m., pack-saddle, ace of meter —
not to allow one to
,

clubs a., coarse, unpolished put in a word.



; ;

home-spun. s, clubs (at Bazar, m., bazaar.


cards). Bazo, a., brown. Pan brown — ,

Bastón, m., cane, stick ; roller of bread.


a silk-frame. Beato, a., happy, blessed.
Basura, /., sweepings, filth, dung. Bebedero, m., drinking - vessel,
Basurero, m., dust-man, crossing- drinking-trough.
sweeper, scavenger. Bebedero, Bebedizo, a., potable,
Bata, /., gown, dressing-gown, drinkable.
wrapper. —
de cama, night- Bebedor, m., drinker, toper.
gown. Beber, v., to drink. como una —
Batalla, /., battle. Artículo de — cuba, to drink like a fish. —
competing line. los aires (por), to desire ar-
Batallar, v., to battle, to fight. dently, to long for.
Batallón, m., battalion. Bebida, /., drink, drinking, bever-
Batán, m., fulling-mill. age.
Batea, /., tray. Beca, tipper, fellow or member
Batería, /., battery. —
de cocina, of
/.,
a college. — de merced,
kitchen furniture, kitchen uten- scholarship.
sils. Becada, /., woodcock.
Batido, a., beaten ; changeable, Becerrillo, m., calf leather, calf-
shotj (colour). skin.
34
Bet'] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bie

Becerro, m., a yearling calf calf Berlina, /., landau, wagonette.


leather, calf-skin. — ;

marino, Bermejizo, a., reddish.


sea-calf, seal. Bermejo, a., bright reddish colour.
Bedel, m., beadle, warden. Bermellón, in., vermilion.
Befa, /., jeer, taunt. Berrinche, m., anger, rage, passion,
Befar, v., to mock, to scoff, to sulkiness.

——
jeer. Berro, m., water-cress. s, cress.
Behetría, /., confusion, disorder. Berza, /., cabbage. lombarda,
Beldad, /., beauty. Una a — , red cabbage.
beauty, a beautiful woman. Bestia, /., beast idiot, ill-bred ;

Bélico, a., warlike, martial. fellow.


Belicoso, a., warlike, military, Besugo, m., sea-bream, fish.
quarrelsome. Betún, m., bitumen, cement, shoe-
Beligerante, a., belliger- nt. blacking, wax, polish. —
Bellaco, m., rogue, knave, villain. francés, French polish.
Belladama, Belladona, /. (Bot.), Biblia, /., Bible.
deadly nightshade, belladonna. Biblioteca, /., library.
Bellaquería, /., knavery, roguery. Bibliotecario, m., librarian.
Belleza, /., beauty, fairness. Bicarbonato, m., bicarbonate. —
Bello, beautiful, handsome.
a., de sosa, bicarbonate of soda.
De su bella gracia, of one's own Bichero, m., boat-hook.
accord. Bicho, m., insect or grub.
Bellota, /., acorn. Bicicleta, /., bicycle.
Bencina, /., benzine. Biciclista, m. & /., bicyclist,
Beneflciar, v., to benefit. cyclist.
Beneficiario, m., beneficiary. Biela, /., brace strut axle-tree, ;

Beneficio, m., benefit, favour ;


connecting-rod.
utilit^^ profit. No tener oficio Bieldo, m., winnowing-fork.
ni — to have neither profession Bien, m., goodness, utility, wel-
,

nor property. — bruto, neto, fare, good. es, —


property,
gross, clear profit. goods. —
es muebles, goods,

Beneficioso, a., beneficial, advan- personal estate. raíces, lan- •

tageous, profitable. ded property. social, part- —


Benemérito, a., meritorious, wor- nership funds.
thy. La benemérita, name Bien, adv., well, right easily
given to the Spanish police or very. •— que, although. No

;

— ;

civil guards. había venido, no sooner had he


Beneplácito, m., approbation, good come. Ahora now well —
will,consent. now. — very well,está,
-, ;

all
Más — rather, sooner.

Benevolencia, /., benevolence, right.



,

kindness. Tener a to be good kind) (or


Benévolo, a., benevolent, kind. enough. —
-,

dice esto, — dice


Bengala, /., cane. eso, whether he says this or
Benignidad, /., benignity, kind- whether he says that. Si —
ness. although.
Benigno, a., benign, kind, cour- Bienandanza, /., prosperity,
teous. success.
Benjuí, m., benzoin. Bienestar, m., well-being.
Beodo, a., drunk, drunken. Bienhechor, m., benefactor.
Berengenal, m., a difficulty. Bienio, m., term or space of two
Bergantín, m., brig, brigantine. years.
35
Bie] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Blo

Bienvenida, welcome. estuco, stucco whiting. En —


/.,
Biftec, m., beef steak. in blank, blank. No hacer —
Bifurcación, /., branch. to miss, not to take effect. Dar
Bifurcamiento, m., branch, junc- en el —
,to hit the mark. De
tion. punta en — point blank. — de
Bifurcarse, r.v., to branch off.
,


— de
ballena, spermaceti. -

Bigornia, /., anvil. plomo, white lead. de


Bigote, m., moustache, whisker. España, Spanish white, whiten-
Billete, m., note, label, ticket, bill. ing. —
de cine, zinc white.
-— de banco, bank note.
• - de
— —

de Meudon, French chalk.
ida y vuelta, return ticket. Blancor, m., blancura, white-
— de favor, pass. —
sencillo, ness.
/.,

single ticket. —
de estación, Blandamente, adv., softly, mildly.
season ticket. —
del Tesoro, Blandear, v., to soften, to make
treasury note. —
directo, mild ;to brandish, to flourish.
through ticket. Blandir, v., to brandish, to flourish
Bimestre, a., two months'
of a sword.
duration. Blando, a., soft, pliant, mild,
Binóculo, m., binocle. tender.
Binocular, a., binocular, having Blandón, m., taper.
two eyes. Blandura, /., softness, mildness.
Biografía, /., biography. Blanqueador, m., bleacher.
Biombo, >«., screen. Blanqueadura, /., whitening,
Bípedo, m., biped. bleaching.
Biplano, m., biplane. Blanquear, v., to bleach, to whiten
Birlocho, m., open carriage, wagon- to whitewash.
ette. Blanqueo, m., bleaching, whiten-
Birrete, m., cap. ing, whitewash.
Bisabuelo, tn., great grandfather. Blanquizco, a., whitish.
Bisagra, /., hinge. Blasfemar, v., to blaspheme, to
Bisiesto. See Año. curse.
Bismuto, m., bismuth. Blasfemia, /., blaspheming, blas-
Bisoño, a., raw, undisciplined ;
phemy.
no^dce. Blasón, m., heraldry, honour,
Bisturí, tn., surgical instrument. glory.
Bisutería, /., jewellery. Blasonar, v., to blazon, to boast.
Bitácora,/. (Naut.), binnacle. Cua- Bledo, m., straw, rush. No me
derno de —
log book.
, importa {or no se me da) un —
Bitas, f.pl. (Xaut.), bits. I don't care a straw. No vale
Bivalvo, a., bivalve. un — it is not worth a rap.
,

Bizarría, gallantry, mettle, Blindado, a. & m., iron-clad,


splendour.
/.,
armoured. Tren an ar- — ,

Bizarro, m., gallant, brave, liberal, moured train.


high-minded. Blindaje, m., blind, armour-plate.
Bizcocho, m., biscuit, fancy bis- Blindar, v., to armour, to apply
cuit. plates of armour.
Biznieto, m., great grandson. Blonda, /., blond lace, silk lace.
Blanca, /., copper coin of small Cortina de —
lace curtain. ,

value ; mite. Blondo, a., flaxen, fair, light.


Blanco, a., white m., target,
; Bloque, m., block.
mark, object blank. ; de — • Bloquear, v., to blockade.
36
Bio] SPANISH-ENCxLISH DICTIONARY [Bol

Bloqueo, m., blockade. store-room, warehouse, gro-


Blusa, /., blouse. cery (Naut.) hold of a ship.
Boato, m., ostentation, pompous — ;

de popa, after-hold. de —
show ; shout of acclamation. proa, forehold.
Bobamente, adv., foolishly, stu- Bodegón, m., eating-house.
pidly. Bodeguero, m., butler owner of ;

Boberia, /., foolish speech or a bodega grocer (Cuba).


;

action. Bofetada, buffet, blow, slap.


Bóbisis, adv. De — — (Coll.),
/.,
Boga, /., rowing vogue, fashion.

;

without pains or merit. Estar en to be fashionable.



,

Bobina, /., bobbin. Ponerse en (oy alcanzar) to ,

Bobo, m., fool, dolt, booby. become fasliionable (or popular).


Boca, /., mouth, muzzle opening. Bogar, y., to row.
— de la escotilla, hatchway.
;

Bogotana, /., (Central Amer.),


,

Andar de en —
to be the — , shirting. —
rayada, striped
talk of the town. Tapar a uno shirting.
la —to stop one's mouth. Boina, /., cap.
A — ,

de jarro, point blank, Boj, m., box-tree, box-wood.


suddenly. Ofrecer con la — Bola, /., ball, globe, bolus (Coll.)
chica, to offer for form's sake. lie, falsehood, hoax, fib. de
;


No decir esta —
es mía, not to billar, billiard ball. No poder
say a word, to be mum. Punto
— sacar pie con — to be unable

,

en mum, not a word. A to make it out.


,

de noche, at nightfall. A de — Boleta, /., ticket.


costal, profusely. A pedir de — Boletín, m., ticket, warrant, list,
according to one's desire splen- statement, slip, bulletin
— offi-
;

didly, first rate. De manos a


unexpectedly. De verbally, — cial notice. —
de precios (de
;

,
cambio), price-list (list of ex-
by word of mouth. changes) .

Bocacalle, /., entry, opening of a


Boleto, m., ticket.
street.
Bolillo, m. {from Bolo), jack,
Bocado,
bite,
m.,
tit-bit.
morsel,
— sin
mouthful,
hueso,
small ball, bobbin. — s, paste
sinecure, easy post.
nuts, small balls made of sugar
paste.
Bocal, m., pitcher, mouth-piece.
Bocarte, m., ore-crusher, stamp, Bolín, Mí., jack, small ball.
stamp-mill. Bolina, /. (Naut.), bowline.
Boceto, m., sketch. Bolita, /. (dim.), ball, spot (on
Bochorno, m., hot, sultry weather cloths).
;

blush, shame. Bollo, m., small loaf or roll, biscuit


Bochornoso, a., shameful, re- or cake.
proachful. Bolo, m., pin in game of ninepins.
Bocina, /., horn, bugle-horn, ear- Bolsa, /., purse, bag exchange, ;

trumpet. para tobacco, tobacco-


Bocoy, m., hogshead. pouch. Castigar en la

to — ,

Boda, t., marriage, wedding. De fine. del trabajo, labour


tales s, tales —
costras (or exchange. En la — , on 'Change.
tortas), a bad beginning a bad Bolsillo, m., purse, pocket.Dic-
end. cionario de —
pocket diction-
Bode, m., he-goat. ary. Pañuelo de
,

pocket — ,

Bodega, /., wine-vault, cellar, handkerchief.


37
Boll SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bor

Bolsín, m., gathering of brokers Boquilla, /., little mouth ; open-


outside the exchange. ing, mouth-piece ; cigarette-
Bolso, m., money-bag, purse of holder.
money. Bórax, m., borax.
bubble out, to
—pump,
Bomba, /., bomb-shell, Borbollar, v., to
bomb. cadena, chain gush, to flash.
pump. — de
de carena, bilge- Borbollón, Borbotón, m., bubbling.

pump. Dar a — to pump
la A ^es, in bubbling or impe-
La — está atascada,
,

(ship). tuous manner, in hurry and


the pump foul (or choked). confusion at random. Hir-
— de incendios,
is
engine. fire viendo a —
;

^es, boiling hot.

Estar a prueba de — to be Borceguí, m., buskin, laced-up


— aspirante,
,

bomb-proof. shoe.
suction pump. — alimenticia, Bordada, /. (Naut.), board, tack.
feed pump. Dar una —to tack.
,

Bombardear, v., to bombard. Bordado, m., embroidery a.,

Bombardeo, m., bombardment. or p.p., embroidered. — ;

-s, em-
Bombasí, w., bombasin, dimity or broidery. a máquina, —
flannelette. machine embroidered. amano, —
Bombero, m., fireman. Servicio hand embroidered.
{or Cuerpo) de s, — fire brigade.
— Bordador, m., embroiderer.
Bombilla, /., bulb or lamp. Bordadura, /., embroidery.
eléctrica, electric lamp Bordar, v., to embroider. a —
Bombo, ni., large drum puff tambor, to tambour.
(advertisement). Hacer
;

— to
, Borde, m., border, edge, margin,
pufí, to advertise. hem, brim.
Bonachón, a., good-natured, free Bordo, m., board, ship or vessel.
and easy. A — on board.
, con — —
Bonancible, a., moderate, calm, alongside, by side.
side
fair (weather). Borgoña, /., Burgundy Burgundy ;

Bonanza, /., fair weather at sea ;


wine.
prosperity, success. Borla, /., tassel, bunch of silk,
Bondad, /., goodness, kindness. gold or silver lace.
Bondadoso, a., kind, generous. Bornear, v., to bend, to turn, to
Bonete, m., bonnet or cap worn by twist to warp.
;

clergymen, professors, doctors, Borneo, m., turning or winding


etc. round.
Bonetería, /., shop where bonnets Borra, /., yearling ewe, nap on
are made or sold. cloth, hair, wad, floss, lees.
Bonico (Dim. of Bueno), a., pretty — de algodón, cotton waste.
good, passable. — de lana, flock wool, waste
Bonificación, /., allowance, dis- wool. —
de seda, flock silk,
count, bonus. waste silk.
Bonificar, v., to credit, to place to Borracha, /. (Coll.), leather bag or
one's credit, to allow. bottle for wine.
Bonito (Dim. of Bueno), a., pretty Borrachera, /., drunkenness.
good, passable, pretty, nice. Borracho, a., drunk, intoxicated.
Bono, tn., bond, certificate. — Borrador, m., rough draft, waste-
del Tesoro, exchequer bill. book, blotter, rough copy,
Boquete, m., gap, narrow entrance, journal. En in rough, a — ,

hole. rough draft or sketch.


38
Bor] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bra

Borraj, m., borax. Botín, m., buskin, legging, boot ;

Borrar, v., to cross out, to erase, booty.


to blur. Botina, /., gaiter.
Borrasca, /., storm, tempest. Botiquín, m., travelling medicine-
Borrascoso, a., stormy, boisterous, chest.
rough (weather). Boto, a., blunt, dull.
Borrego, m., lamb simpleton. Botón, m., bud, sprout button.
— — —
; ;

No hay tales s (Coll.), there es, links, cuff-links. De es


is no such thing. adentro, internally, at heart.
Borrico, m., ass. Botonadura, /., set of buttons or
Borrón, m., blot, blur, rough sleeve-links.
draft, blepiish, stigma. Bóveda, /., arch, vault.
Borroso, a., blotted, blotchy, Boya, /., buoy.
muddy. Boyante, a., buoyant, floating.
Bosque, m., wood, forest, grove. Bozal, ni., muzzle.
Bosquejar, v., to sketch, to make Bozo, m., down (light hair) ;

a rough model. headstall.


Bosquejo, m., sketch, rough Bracear, v., to brace.
sketch. Bracero, m., day labourer, hand.
Bostezar, v., to yawn, to gape. Braga, /., diaper. —
s, breeches,
Bostezo, m., yawn, yawning. hose.
Bota, /., wine-bag, butt or pipe Bragazas, f.pl., wide breeches.
boot. —
s de montar, riding-
;

Braguero, m., truss, bandage,


boots. Estar con las — brace.
puestas, to be ready to perform Bramante, m., pack-thread linen;
a journey, or some undertaking. string. — para sábanas, sheet-
;

Botador, m., driver, punch, bolt- ing. (Mexico and Cent. Amer.)
driver. Bramar, v., to roar, to bellow, to
Botadura, /., launching (of a ship). storm.
Botalón, m. (Naut.), boom.

del — Brasa, /., live coal, red-hot coal.
foque, jib-boom. de mesana, Estar en —
-s, to be uneasy.
spanker-boom. Brasero, m., brasier, fire-pan.
Botánico, a., botanic, botanical. Bravamente, adv., bravely, gal-
Botar, v., to throw, to throw away, lantly, cruelly
to launch. —
al agua, to launch Bravata, /., boast.
; plentifully.

(a ship). Bravio, a., ferocious, wild, savage.


Bote, m., boat rebound can, Bravo, a., brave, valiant, savage,
;

canister, tin, tin case. de


;

— -
wild, bullying.
pasaje (or de trasporte), ferry Bravura, /., ferocity, courage.
boat. —de pescar, fishing- Braza, /., fathom, six feet (Naut.)
boat. Estar de en — —
-, to be brace.
;

full (of people).



— salvavidas, Brazada, /., stroke or movement
lifeboat. automóvil, motor-
of the arms.
boat.
Botella, /., bottle, ñask. Brazal, m., bracelet, pendant
Botero, m., boatman. (Naut.).
Botica, /., apothecary's shop, Brazo, m., arm. Con los —
chemist's shop. abiertos, with open arms. Ser
Boticario, m., apothecary, chemist. el — derecho de alguno, to be
Botija, /., earthen jar. one's right-hand man. Dar su
Botijo, m., earthen jar. See Tren. — a torcer, to allow oneself to
39
Bre] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bru

be imposed upon. Del on — bajaré los — s, I \\'ill take him



,

arm. s, hands, workmen.- down a peg.


Brea, /., pitch, tar canvas, Brioso, a., vigorous, spirited
— mineral,
; ;

sackcloth, tarpaulin. courageous, lively.


mineral tar. Brisa, /., breeze.
Brecha, /., breach, opening. Broca, /., reel or bobbin ; tack ;

Brega, /., strife, afíra}-. spindle.


Bretaña, /., Brittany linen, white Brocado, >«., brocade.

;

calico Gran
; Great Britain.
, Brocha, /., brush, pencil.
Breva, /., early fruit of the com- Brochado, m., brocade.
mon fig-tree, early large acorn. Brochado, a., relating to brocade;
Breve, a., brief, short.
shortly, in a little while.
En — brocaded.
Brochadura, /., set of hooks and
Brevedad, /., brevit^^ briefness, eyes.
shortness. A
la mayor — Broche, m., brooch, locket, clasp ;

(posible), as soon as (ever) hook.


possible. Brocheta, /., skewer.
Brevemente, adv., briefly, con- Broma, /., joke, jest. No estar
cisely, shortly, soon. para — s, not to be in a joking
Breviario, m., brevier (type). mood. Tomar la cosa a to — ,

Brezal, m., heath. pass the matter ofí as a joke.


Bribón, m., rascal, rogue, scoun- Bromear, v., to jest.
drel,knave, vagrant. Bronca, /., row, disturbance.
Bribonada, /., knavery. Bronce, m., bronze, brass. Ser un
Brida, /., bridle. — to be indefatigable
,

Bridar, v., to bridle, to curb. Broncear, v., to bronze.


Brigada, /., brigade. Broncista, m., worker in bronze.
Brillante, a., brilliant, bright, Bronco, a., rough, coarse, morose,
glossy, lustrous. rude, hoarse.
Brillante, »»., brilliant, diamond. Brotar, v., to bud, to germinate,
Brillar, v., to shine, to sparkle, to to come forth, to issue, to
glitter. —
por su ausencia, to appear.
be conspicuous by one's ab- Broza, /., thicket, underwood,
sence. brushwood.
Brillo, m., brilliance, brightness, Brucero, m., brush-maker.
lustre, polish. Bruces, adv., a or de —
with —

,

Brin, m., sail-cloth, linen drill, the face downward. Caer de


sheeting. to fall headlong to the ground.
Brincar, v., to leap, to jump, to Brújula, /., sea-compass. Perder
skip. la — , to lose one's beai"ings.
Brinco, »/., leap, jump. s, A — Bruma, /., mist, haziness, haze.
b}' fits and starts. Brumoso, a., foggj^ hazy.
Brindar, v., to drink one's Bruno, a., dark-brown colour.
health ; to ofíer cheerfully, to Bruñido, m., polish, burnish,
invite. polishing.
Brindis, m., sing, and pi., health, Bruñidor, m., polisher, burnisher.
toast. —
por, to toast, to Bruñimiento, m., burnishing, po-
drink to. lishing.
Brio, m., strength, vigour, cou- Bruñir, v., to burnish, to polish.
rage, valour, resolution. Hombre Bruscamente, adv., abruptly.
de —
s, man of mettle. Yo le Brusco, a., rude, abrupt, forward.
40
Brn] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Bus

Brutal, a., brutal. stick. A . . . bujías, . . . candle


Brutalidad, /., brutality. power.
Bruto, a., coarse, unpolished, Bulbo, m., bulb.
rough, raw, uncut. En in — , Bulla, /., noise, clatter. Meter —
the rough, raw. Diamante en to make a noise.
— a rough (or uncut) diamond. Bullicio, m., bustle, noise, tumult.

,

Peso gross weight. ,


Bullicioso, a., lively, noisy, tur-
Bruza, /., brush. bulent.
Bucear, v., to dive. Bullir, i.v., to boil to bustle. ;

Buceo, m., diving. Bulto, m., bulk, bale, package,


Bucle, m., curl, ringlet. parcel. A —
indistinctly,

,

Buco, m., buck opening, aper- confusedly. Comprar a to



; ,

ture. buy lump. Escurrir el


in the
Buen. See Bueno. to decamp, to hop it.
Buenamente, adv., freely, spon- Buñuelo, m., bun, cake, pan-cake.
taneously, conveniently, easily. Buque, m., vessel, ship tonnage,
Cuando convenga, just— les burden, room. de vela, — ;

when it suits them. sailing vessel. — velero, swift-


Buenaventura, /., fortune, good sailing vessel sailer. — de
luck. guerra, man-of-war. mer-
;


Bueno, a., good, well. Estoy — cante, merchantman, merchant
I am well. Lo — es, the best vessel.
of it the joke is.
is, s días, — Burato, m.., Canton crape (Ecua- ;

good day, good morning. Bue- dor) a low-class fancy cloth.


nas tardes, good afternoon, Burdo, a., coarse, ordinary.
good evening. Buenas noches, Buriel, a., reddish, dark red
good night. De buenas a buenas, w., kersey.
freely, willingly, in a friendly Buril, m., burine, graver.
spirit. De buenas a primeras, Burjaca, /., satchel.
without more ado. De buena se Burla, /., scoff, joke, jest, hoax.
ha librado, he has had a narrow Hablar de —
s, to speak in jest.
escape. En buena nos hemos Dejadas las — joking apart.
metido Now we are in for
!
¡

— pesada, shabby
s,
trick, prac-
it 1 tical joke.
Buey, n., ox. Burlar, v., to ridicule, to mock
Bufanda, /., muffler, comforter. to frustrate. —
se de, to laugh
Bufete, desk, ^vriting-table
m., ;
at, to make fun of, to mock.
bureau, sideboard. Burlete, m., kersey.
Bufo, m., harlequin, buffoon ;
Burlesco, a., burlesque, comic.
a., comic. Opera bufa, comic Burra, /., she-ass.
opera. Burro, >«., ass. Ser un — en el
Bufón, m., buffoon, harlequin. trabajo, to be a drudge.
Buharda, /., garret-window, sky- Busca, /., search. Ir en de, —
light ;
garret. to go in search of, to seek.
Bubo, m., owl. Buscado, a., searched, looked for,
Buhonería, /., peddlery, pedlar's in demand.
box. Buscar, v., to seek, to look for, to
Buhonero, m., pedlar, hawker. search. —
por todos lados,
Buitre, m., vulture. to hunt up and down.
Bujería, /., trinket, knick-knack. Busilis, m., difficulty. Dar en el
Bujía, /., wax-candle candle- ; — , to hit the mark.
41
ax — (1696)
Bus] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cab

Basto, m., bust. Caber, i.v., to be able to contain,


Butaca, /., easy-chair, arm-chair to be contained to have room.
fauteuil, seat in a theatre.
;

— ;

No ^ de go2o, to be overjoyed.
Buzo, m., diver. —
No ' en si, not to be able to
Buiíón, m., pillar-box, letter-box, contain oneself, to be beyond
post-box. oneself. Todo cabe, it is all
possible. No cabe duda, there
Cabal, a., just, exact perfect,
;
is no doubt. Si cabe, if any-
complete. thing. ¿ Cabe hombre más
Cabalgadura, /., sumpter, beast leal ? Is there (possible) a more
of burden, horse. loyal man ? Todo cabe en él,
Cabalgar, v., to ride, to mount: he is capable of anything.
Cabalmente, adv., exactly, com- Cabestrillo, m., sling (for the arm).
pletely, perfectly. Cabestro, m., halter bell-ox.

;

Caballería, /., cavalry, chivalry, Cabeza, /., head. Tanto por so



,

knight-errantry ;riding-horse, much per head. De pies a


knighthood. from head to foot. No tener
Caballeriza, /., stable, stud of {or no llevar) pies ni cabeza,
horses. to have neither head nor tail,
Caballero, m., knight,
— andante, knightcavalier, írsele la — to feel giddy.
,

gentleman. Metérsele en la —
to take it
errant. — deindustria,knave. into one's head. abajo,
,


Caballerosidad, /., nobleness, ge- upside down.
nerosity, worthy behaviour. Cabezada, /., headshake, nod,
Caballeroso, a., noble, genteel, pitching (of a ship). Dar s, —
gentlemanly. to nod, to fall asleep. Darse de
Caballete, m., ridge, trestle, easel.
— — s, to screw one's wits without
Caballo, m., horse. de montar, success.
saddle horse. — de tiro, Cabezal, m., head-stock.
draught-horse. — de carrera Cabida, /., space, room, capacitv,
race-horse. tonnage a vessel).
— decorredor),
{or racer, (of
caza, hunter. — de coche, Cabildo, m., chapter of a cathedral
coach-horse. corporation of a town.
Cabana, /., hut, cabin, hovel. Cabilla, /., dowel tree-nail, be-
Cabecear, v., to nod with sleep, to laying-pin. — ;

de madera, tree-
shake the head (Naut.) to
;
nail.
pitch ;to lurch. Cabizbajo, a., crestfallen, down in
Cabecera, /., head, head of a bed the mouth, melancholy.
(or table). Cable, ni., cable. —
de alambre,
Cabecilla, /., leader of rebels, ring- wire cable. —
submarino,
leader. submarine cable. — telegráfico,
Cabellera, /., long hair, head of telegraphic cable.
hair. Cablear, w., to cable.
Cabello, m., hair of the head. Cablegrafiar, v., to cable.
Asirse de un — ,to catch at a Cablegrama, m., cablegram.
hair (or any pretext). Estar Cabo, m., end, extremity, cape,
colgado de los —
s, to be in promontory rope
; corporal. ;

anxious expectation of the Atar —


s, to sift the evidence.

issue of some affair. Tomar la Al — at last.
, De a rabo,
ocasión por los — s, to seize time from head to tail, from begin-

by the forelock. ning to end. Dar a, to

42
Cab] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Caj

finish, to complete. Llevar a — Cadáver, m., corpse, body.


to carry out. s, cordage. Al— Cadena, /., chain, link.
fin y al —
at length, after all,
, Cadencia, /., cadence, measure.
in the long run. Cadeneta, /.; chain-stitch.
Cabotaje, m., coasting, coasting- Cadenilla, /., dim., small chain.
trade pilotage. Cadera, /., hip.
;

Cabra, /., goat. Piel de goat- — ,


Cadete, m., cadet.
skin. Caducar, v., to be worn out, to
Cabria, /., hoist crane, wheel and fall into disuse, to lapse, to
axle, windlass, axle-tree, winch, become superannuated.
gin. Caduco, a., senile, worn out,
Cabrio, m., rafter, beam. decrepit.
Cabrío, a., pertaining to goats. Caer, i.v., to fall, to tumble down.
JMacho —
he-goat. ,
— a plomo, to fall flat. Mis
Cabriola, /., jump, hop, caper. ventanas caen al río, my
Cabritilla, /., kid-skin. See Guante. windows overlook the river.
Cabrón, m., buck, he-goat. — de espaldas, to fall back-
Caballero, m., ship chandler. ward.
— —
en ello, to understand.
Cabullería, /., ship's chandler}'. en la cuenta, to see the point,
Cacao, m., cocoa. to understand, to bethink one-
Cacería, /., hunting-party. self. —
bien, to suit, to fit in,
Cacerola, /., saucepan. to match. Ya caigo en ello,
Cacha, /., handle of a razor. ah, I see now I understand.

;

Hasta las s, full to the brim, La fiesta cae en Abril, the feast
over head and ears. (or holiday) is in April. See
Cachalote, m., sperm-whale. Cama, Gracia, Peso.
Cacharro, m., coarse earthen pot, Café, m., coffee, coffee-tree; coffee-
jug. house or café. ]Molinillo de —
Cachaza, /., tardiness, inactivity. coffee-mill. Grano de—
Cachazudo, a., cool, calm, slow, coffee-bean or berry. ——
en
tranquil. bayas, coffee in berries.
Cachemir, m., See Cachemira. lavado, washed coffee. —
Cachemira, /., Cashmere. rojizo, foxy coffee.
Cachimba, /., (Cuba) pipe. Cafetal, m., coffee-plantation.
Cachiporra, /., cudgel, stick, club. Cafetera, /., coffee-pot, coffee-
Cachivache, m., broken crockery, service.
rubbish knick-knack.
; Cafetero, m., coffee-tree coffee- ;

Cacho, m., slice, piece. Botones seller.


de — horn buttons.
, Cafeto m., coffee-tree.
Cachorrillo, m., small cub or Cafre, m., Kaffir, savage, hooli-
whelp ; little pistol. gan.
Cachorro, m., whelp or puppy, cub, Cahiz, m., measure equal to about
kitten pocket pistol.
;
12 fanegas or 12 English
Cacique, m., principal inhabitant bushels.
of a small town or village. Caída, /., fall. A la —
de la tarda,
Cada, pron., every, each. uno — at the close of evening (or day).
or — cual, each one. vez, — A la — del sol, at sunset. Qué
every time. — -s tiene How droll he is
!
¡

Cadalso, m., scaffold. Caimán, m., cayman, alligator,


Cadarzo, m.. coarse (or waste) crocodile.
silk. Caja, /., box, chest, case ; coffin ;

43
Caj] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cal

exchequer, cash-box or cash, pies), (Naut.), to draw (so many


cashier's office. Libro de — feet of water). — se, to intro-
cash book. — strong
fuerte, duce oneself to be wet through
box, safe. — cash to dart upon.
;

register. — registradora,
de cartón, card- Calavera, /., skull madcap, hot-
;

board box. — de sebo {or brained fellow.


grasa), (Mech.), journal-box. Calaverada, /., foolish, ill-judged
Tener la —— to keep the cash.
, action.
Metálico en cash hand. in Calcañar, m., heel-bone.
Echar con — destempladas, to
-,

s Calcar, v., to trace (a drawing,


dismiss from service, to turn etc.). Papel de —
tracing ,

away in a harsh manner. paper.


Cajero, ni., cashier. Calce, m., t\Te wedge. Al
;

Cajista, m., compositor (in a (Amer.), at foot, below.
printing-room). Calceta, /., under-stocking. Hacer
Cajón, m., box, chest, locker. — to knit.

,

Ser de to be a matter of Calcetín, m., sock.


course. Es un
,

de sastre, — Calco, m., tracing.


he knows something of every- Calculador, m., calculator, ac-
thing. countant calculating machine.
Cal, /., lime. —
apagada, slaked
;

Calculista, com., calculator.


lime. —
viva, quick lime. Ser Cálculo, m., calculation, estimate.
de — y canto, to be very firm Caldear, v., to weld iron, to heat,
and strong. to warm.
Calabaza, /., pumpkin, gourd, Caldera, /., kettle, boiler.
calabash. Dar s, to reprove, — Calderilla, /., brass money, copper
to censure to reject.
; coin, copper. En —
in copper. ,

Calabazada, /., knock with the Calderón, m., copper, caldron,


head, bump. boiler, or kettle.
Cala, /., creek, small bay. Caldo, m., broth. —
s, wine, oil
Calabozo, m., dungeon, prison. and all spirituous liquors.
Calabrote, m., stream-cable. Calefacción, /., calef action, heat-
Calado, a., open-worked m., ing. — a vapor, steam heating.

;

open-work. hasta los huesos,


- Calendario, m., almanac, calender.
wet through. Calentador, m., warming-pan,
Calafate, Calafateador, m., calker. warmer.
Calafatear, v. (Naut.), to calk Calentar, i. v., to warm, to heat.
(a ship). Calentura, /., fever.
Calafateo, m., calking (a ship). Calesa, /., calash, Spanish chaise,
Calambre, m., cramp, spasm. gig-
Calamidad, /., calamity, misfor- Calesero, m., driver of a calash.
tune. Calibre, m., calibre sort, kind.
;

Calamiua, /., calamine, zinc ore, Calicó, m., calico.


brass ore, tin. Calidad, /., quality, capacity. En
Calamitoso, a., calamitous, unfor- — de mozo, as a waiter.
tunate. Cálido, a., hot, warm, piquant.
Calandria, /., calender, rolling- Caliente, a., warm, hot. Hierro —
press ;mangle. red-hot iron.
Calaña, /., character, quality, kind. Calíflcación, /., qualification.
Calar, v., to penetrate, to pierce Calificar, í»., to qualify, to author-
to put, to place. (tantos — ;

ise, to certify, to attest. de —


44
Cal] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cam

injusto, to qualify (or describe) El — the stockings and shoes.


as unjust. — de ,

brown shoes.
color,
Caligrafía, /., caligraphy, penman- Calzador, m., shoe-horn.
ship, hand^vriting. Calzar, v., to put on shoes to ;

Calígrafo, m., penman, good wedge, to put on.


writer. Calzo, m., block wedge shoe.
; ;

Cáliz, m., chalice. Calzón, m. (used in plural),


Caliza. See Piedra. Calzones, breeches.
Callada, /., silence. las s {or A — Calzoncillos, m.pl., drawers,
de —
), on the quiet, secretly. pants.
Calladamente, adv., silently, se- Cama, /., bed, layer. Hacer to —

,

cretly, privately. keep one's bed. Hacer la to



,

Callado, a., silent, reserved. make the bed. Caer en to



,

Callar, v., to be silent, to conceal, fall sick. Guardar to keep


to hush, to keep quiet r.v., to one's bed. —
y mesa, board
,


;

to be silent. su pico, to hold and lodging.


one's tongue. —
la boca, to be Camafeo, m., cameo.
silent. Quien calla otorga, Camaleón, m., chameleon.
silence implies consent. Cámara, /., hall, chamber ca-
mera cabin (of a ship).
;


Calle, /., street, lane. ;

plegadiza, folding camera. —


Callejero, a., loitering.
Callejón, n., lane, narrow street. de mano, hand camera. de —
Callejuela,/., lane, narrow passage. los comunes. House of
Callo, m., corn (on the foot, etc.). Commons. —
de los pares {or
Calma, calm, calmness, tran- los lores). House of Lords.
quillity,
/.,

lull. -
— muerta {or
— de comercio, Chamber of

chicha), dead calm. Commerce.


v., to calm, to quiet, to
Camarada, m., conu^ade.
Calmar,
Camarera, /., waitress, stewardess,
pacify, to soothe r.v., to grow ;

chambermaid.
calm.
Camarero, m., waiter, steward.
Caló, m., cant, jargon, slang.
Camarón, m., shrimp.
Calofrío, m., shivering fit.
Camarote, m., berth, cabin, state-
Calor, m., heat, warmth. Eso no
me da ni frío ni I am quite — ,
room. —
de lujo, first-class
state-room.
indifferent to that.
Cambalache, m., barter.
Calorífero, m., heater, heating Cambiador. See Cambista.
apparatus. Cambial, m., bill of exchange.
Calumnia, /., calumny. Cambiamano, /., railroad switch.
Calumniar, v., to calumniate. Cambiamiento, m., change, altera-
Calumnioso, a., calumnious. tion.
Caluroso, a., warm, hot. Cambiante, a., bartering, exchang-
Calvicie, baldness.
/.,
Calvo, a., bald, barren.
ing. — de exchanger.
letras,
Cambiar, v., to barter, to change,
Calza, /., trousers generally used
;
to exchange, to alter.
in plural calzas. Tomar (las)
— :

de Villadiego, to make a

Cambiavía, /., switch (railway).
Cambio, m., barter, exchange,
hurried escape. rate of exchange, change. Libre
Calzada, /., causeway, high road. — , free trade. A — de, in
Calzado, «., footwear, footgear exchange for. En — on
the

,

boots (or shoes) and stockings. other hand. manual, note of


45
Cam J
SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Can

hand. Letra de bill of — Campaña, campaign, level


— /.,
,

exchange. Al de, at the country.


rate of exchange of. — Campar, i;., to encamp.
oficiales de cierre, official closing Campear, v., to be in the field ;

rates. to excel. sobre, to surpass.


Cambista, m., broker, changer Campeche, >»., campeachy-wood.
money-exchange ofhce. de— ;

Palo de — , log wood.


dinero {or moneda), money- Campeón, nt., champion.
changer. Campeonato, m., championship.
Cambray (or Cambrai). ;»., cam- Campesino, a., rural, rustic m., ;

bric, fine linen. countryman, peasant.


CamoUo, vi., camel. Campiña, /., land, field, campaign.
Camilla, small bed, cot, Campo, HI., country, field, camp,
/.,
stretcher, litter. room. Dar —— to gi^'e room
a,
Camiuante, >»., traveller, to. Dejar el libre, to leave
walker. (one) a clear field. —
santo,
Caminar, v., to travel, to walk, to burial-ground, cemetery.
go, to march. Camuesa, /., pippin, apple.
Caminata, /., walk, excursion. Can, »;., dog trigger of a gun.
Camino, m., road, way, high road,
;

Cana, /., grey hair. Echar una —


journey carpet (walk or run- al aire, to amuse
oneself.
ner). De
;


on one's way, on Canal, i»., channel, canal. de la —

-, •

the way en route. En on ^Mancha, English Channel.


the wa)'.
;


de J\I., on the (or
,

Canalete, »/., paddle, small oar.


his) way to M. Ponerse en — Canalla, /., mob, rabble, populace.
to start off. de hierro, — Canalón, »;., pantile, gutter, spout.
railroad. Canapé, »/., couch, settee, lounge.
Camion, ;»., truck, dra3^ van. Canario, »«., canary.
— de mudanzas, furniture (or Canasta, /., basket, hamper.
remoNal) van. Canastero, ;;;., basket-maker.
Camionaje, m., cartage. Canastilla, /. (dim.), small basket
Camisa, /., shirt, shift, chemise ;
bride's trousseau.
jacket, case, casing (in steam- Canasto, Canastro, >«., basket.
engines). —
de agua, water- Cancelación, /., cancellation, an-
chamber. —
de fuerza, strait- nulment closing up, settle-
;

jacket, strait-waistcoat. ment (of account).


Camiseta, /., shirt, undershirt, Cancelar, v., to cancel, to annul ;

vest chemisette.
; to pay, to close up, to settle.
Camisola, /., ruffled shirt, under- Canciller, ¡n., chancellor.
bodice, singlet. de fuerza. — Canción, /., song.
See Camisa de fnerza. Candado, »i., padlock.
Camorra, /., quarrel, dispute. Cande, a., sugar-candy. See
Campamento, »¡., encampment, .Vziicar.
camp. Candeal, a., Trigo white wheat. —
Campana, /., bell. — de rebato, Candela, /., candle, candlestick.
,

alarm-bell. Candelabro, tn., candlestick.


Campanada, /., sound of a bell. Candelaria, /., Candlemas.
Campanario, ;»., belfry. Candelero, in., candlestick, chan-
Campanilla, small bell, bell. delier.
Campanndo, a., bell-shaped, wide, Candente, a., incandescent, red
lofty, pompous. hot.
46
Canl SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cap

Candi. See Cande. Cantor, m., singer.


Candidato, ni., candidate, aspirant, Caña, /., cane, reed, stem, stalk.
suitor. —
de azúcar, sugar-cane. de —
Candidez, whiteness, candour, la media, leg of a stocking.
sincerity,
/.,
simplicity. — del timón (Naut.), tiller.
Cándido, «., white, candid, simple. —de pescar, fishing rod.
Candil, m., lamp. Cañada, /., glen, glade.
Candilejas, /., pi., footlights in Cañalistula, /., cassia.
a theatre. Cañamazo, m., canvas.
Candonga, merry trick. Cáñamo, m., hemp. — agramado,
Candor, m.,
/.,
candour, frankness, dressed hemp. — peinar,
sin
openness. raw hemp. —
en rama, un-
Canela, /., cinnamon. dressed hemp.
Cangilón, m., earthen jar, pitcher ; Cañamón, m., hemp seed.
tankard. Cañería, /., pipe, piping, tube
Cangrejo, m., crab, craw-fish; water-pipe.
trolley. Caño, m., tube, pipe. de —
Canilla, /., bone bobbin, reel,
; hierro, iron pipe. de pipa, —
spool quill
; ; stop cock, faucet, pipe stem.
tap. Cañón, m., tube, pipe cannon,
Canino, a., canine. gun gorge, canyon. de
;


Canje, m., exchange.
;

campaña, field de
piece. —
Canoa, /., canoe, boat. — de vidrio para lámparas, glass
salvamento, life-boat. chimney. — —
de fusil, gun
Canoso,»., hoary, grey-headed, old. barrel. Metal de gun metal.
,

Cansado, a., tired, fatigued, weary, Cañonazo, m., cannon-shot.


worn out. Cañonera, /., gun-port gun-boat. ;

Cansancio, m., weariness, fatigue, Cañonero, m., gun-boat.


tiredness, lassitude. Cañutillo, m., small tube or pipe ;

Cansar, v., to weary, to tire, to bugle.


fatigue r.v., to tire oneself, to
; Cañuto, m., pipe, pin-case, cylin-
grow weary. der.
Cantar, v., to sing. Ese es otro — Caoba, /., mahogany.
that is another kind of speech Caos, m., chaos.
(another tune). Capa, /., cloak, layer, coat, coat-
Cántara, /., pitcher. ing, cover, pretence, bed ;

Cantárida, /., cantharides, Spanish (Naut.) primage hat money.


fly ; blister. Andar {or ir) de —
;

caida, to be
Cántaro, m., pitcher, vessel. crestfallen, down in the mouth.
Llover a — to rain in torrents, Gente de —
parda, common
to pour.
s,

country people. So — de, under


Cantera, /., quarry. pretext of.
Cantero, m., stone-cutter. — de Capacidad, /., capacity, capability;
pan, crust of bread. burden of a ship.
Cantidad, /., quantity, sum, Caparrosa, /., copperas. azul, —
amount, supply. blue vitriol, copper sulphate.
Cantina, /., canteen. — blanca, white vitriol, zinc
Cantinela, /., ballad, song. sulphate. —
verde, green
Canto, m., stone singing edge,; ; vitriol, copperas.
border, end, extremity, corner. Capataz, w., overseer, foreman,
See Cal. superintendent.
47
Cap] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Car

Capaz, a., capable, capacious, fit, unasola cara, to -wTite on one


apt. — para, qualified for. side only.
Caperuza, /., hood ; mantle (of a Carabela, /., caravel, three-masted
chimney) vessel. [bine.
Capilla, /., chapel hood, cowl. Carabina, /., fowling-piece, car-

;

Estar en to , prepare for Caracol, m., snail \vinding stair- ;

death (spoken of criminals) ;


case.
(Coll.) to await anxiously the Carácter, m., character, letter,
result of an affair. condition, t3'pe. de im- —
Capillo, m., child's cap, tax or fee. prenta, printing type.
Capirote, m., hood, cap, go\vn. Característica, /., characteristic,
Tonto de —
blockhead, arrant
, chief feature.
fool. Característico, a. & m, character-
Capitación, /., poll-tax, head- istic
money. ¡ Caramba ! int., Good gracious !

Capital, m., capital, money Carambola, /., cannon at billiards.


capital, chief cit^^
/.,
pagado, — ;

Caramelo, m., caramel.


paid-up capital. total, joint — Caramillo, >«., flageolet, small
stDck. flute.
Capital, a., capital. Pena — Carátula, /., mask of pasteboard ;

capital punishment. title-page ; ticket or mark on


Capitalista, m., capitalist. goods.
Capitalizar, v., to capitalise. Caravana, /., caravan.
Capitán, ?«., captain. — de puerto, Caravanera, /., caravansary.
harbour-master. Carbón, m., charcoal, coal car-
Capitanía, /., captaincy. bon. —
de piedra, coal, pit coal.
;

Capitulación, /., capitulation. — de vapor, steam coal. —


Capitular, v., to capitulate, to animal, animal charcoal. —
compound. vegetal, vegetable charcoal.
Capítulo, m., chapter. Copia al —
carbon copy. ,

Capón, m., capon. Carbonada, /., broiled chop or


Capota, /., bonnet, leather top steak pancake.
cape.
; ;

Carbonato, m., carbonate. de —


Capote, m., cloak. amoníaco, potasa, soda {or sosa),
Capricho, m., caprice, whim. carbonate of ammoniac, potash,
Caprichoso, a., capricious, fanciful. soda.
Cápsula, /., capsule ; cartridge. Carbonera, /., coal-house, coal-
Captar, v., to captivate, to mn. cellar ; coal-pit, colliery ; ship's
Capucha, /., {or Capucho, w.), bunker.
cowl, hood. Carbonería,/ coal-yard, coal-shed;
,

Capullo, m., cocoon, germ or bud coal-mine.


of flowers. Carbonífero, a., coal, pertaining
Caqui, a. khaki. to coal.
Cara, /., face, visage, countenance. Carbonero, m., charcoal-maker
A — descubierta, openly. — collier, coal-miner, coal-
a — face to face. Dar en
, — merchant (Naut.) coal-ship,
to reproach. Echar en to — , collier.
;

Barco {or bote) —


reproach, to throw in one's collier (ship).
teeth. Sacar la por uno, to — Carbónico, a., carbonic
defend one, to take one's part. Carbonizar, v., to char, to burn to
De — opposite.
, Escribir por a cinder.
43
Car] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Car

Carbunclo, m., carbuncle. Cargado, a., loaded, full strong



;

Carburador, m., carburator. (tea, etc.). de deudas,


Carburo, m., carburet. heavily in debt.
Carcajada, /., loud laughter. Cargador, m., freighter, loader,
Cárcel, /., prison, gaol. porter, shipper. See Vapor.
Carcelaria, /., imprisonment. Cargamento, in., cargo. — de
Carcelero, m., gaoler. Fiador — salida, outward cargo.
bail or surety for a prisoner. Cargar, v., to load, to charge, to
Careóla, /., treadle of a loom. freight to charge, to debit.
Carcoma, /., wood-house ; dry — ;

con, to carry, to take. se —


rot. de, to take charge of, to assume.
Carcomer, v., to gnaw, to corrode, Cargo, m., burden, charge, loading
to consume by degrees. load employment, post office.
Carcomido, worm-eaten, con-
a., Hacerse
;


de, to take over, to
sumed decayed, impaired. take into consideration, to take
;

Carda, /., card (for combing wool). upon oneself to realise. A ;



Cardador, m., carder, comber. de, at (or to) the charge of.
Cardadura, /., carding, combing Carguío, m., cargo of merchandise,
wool. load.
Cardar, v., to card, or comb wool. Caricatura, /., caricature.
Cardenal, m., cardinal a., red ; Caricia, /., caress.
colour. Caridad, /., charity.
Cardenillo, m., verdigris. Cariño, m.,, affection, love, fond-
Cardero, m., card-maker. ness, tenderness.
Cardillo, m., golden thistle. Cariñoso, a., affectionate, kind,
Cardinal, a., cardinal, principal, loving, good-natured.
chief. Caritativo, a., charitable.
Cardo, m., thistle. Cariz, m., face, aspect, turn.
Cardume, m., shoal of fishes. Tomar —
to take a turn (an
,

Carear, v., to confront criminals, aspect)


to compare. Carmelita, m. & /., Carmelite ;

•Carecer, i.v., to want, to lack, to be brown colour.



in want of. de, to be — Carmesí, a., crimson.
without. Carmín, m., carmine.
Carena, /., careening or repairing Carnaval, m., carnival.
of a ship. Carne, /., flesh, meat. fiambre, —
Carenar, v., to careen a sliip. cold meat. —
asada, roast meat.
Carencia, /., lack, want, need. Cobrar {or echar) s, to grow —
Careo, m., confrontation, com- fat. — fresca, fresh meat.
parison. — curada [or salada), preserved
Carestía, /., scarcity, dearth, dear- meat. Ser — y uña, to be hand
ness, want. and glove, bosom friends. —
-

Careta, /., mask. en conserva, preserved meat.


Carey, m., tortoise-shell. •
— en latas, tinned meat. —
Carga, /., load, cargo, freight, picada, mincemeat.
burden charge^ cerrada, — Carnero, m., sheep, mutton.
voUey.
;

A —
cerrada, boister- Carnestolendas, f.pl. Martes de —
ously, inconsiderately. la A — Shrove Tuesday.
on berth (Naut.), loading. Echar Carnicería, /., carnage, slaugh-
a uno la —
to throw the blame
, ter-house, butchery.
on one. Carnicero, m., butcher.
49
(arl SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cas

Carnoso, a., fleshy. piador de — s, letter-copying


Caro, a., dear, high-priced, costly, book letter-copier. Papel

;

expensive. para — s, letter paper. canta,


Caro, adv., dearly, at a high price. I (or we or he) can show written
Carona, /., inward part of the proof. — orden, order (to pay),
saddle. bill.— partida, charter-party
indenture. — de pésame,
;

Carpa, /., carp. letter


Carpeta, /., table-carpet, portfolio, of condolence. — de fletamento,

letter-case, cover of a letter. charter party. — - de portes,


Carpintería, /., carpentry. booking-ticket. — de sanidad,
Carpintero, m., carpenter, joiner. bill of health. — de vuelta,
— de ribera, shipwright. dead letter. — en lista, letter
Carraspera, /., hoarseness. to be left till called for poste
Carrera, /., career, race, course, restante. Tomar — s
;

en el
profession girder, wall-plate. asunto, to take a part (or an
De — ;

swiftly, rashl3\ Hacer interest) in the affair. See



,

to get on. Estar en


, to be — , Naturaleza.
in the way of earning a liveli- Cartearse, r.v., to correspond by
hood. Seguir una to qualify — , letter, to write to one another.
for a profession. Cartel, m., placard, poster, hand-
Carreta, /., cart. See Carrete. bill.
Carretada, /., cart-load. Cartera, /., portfolio, ^vriting-case,
Carretaje, ni., cartage. pocket-book, pocket-wallet ;

Carrete, m., spool, bobbin, reel. letter-case, letter-box note- ;

Carretel, m. See Carrete.


Carretera, /., high road.
book. Letras en
Cartero, m., postman.
— , bills in hand.

Carretero, m., carter cartwright. ; Cartilla, /., small letter ; first


Carretilla, /., small cart, wheel- book, primer.
barrow. De — by custom. Cartón, m., pasteboard, cardboard
— grueso, mill-board.
,
;

Carretón, m., small cart, go-cart, cartoon.


wheelbarrow, truck. Libro en — book boards., in
Carril, m., rut, furrow ; rail (of Cartuchera, /., cartridge-box or
railwa}') pouch.
Carrillo, m., small cart cheek. Cartucho, ni., cartridge.

;

Carrito, m., small carriage. Cartulina, card-board, card (for


/.,
para chiquillos, baby carriage. samples) mill-board.
Carro, jh., cart, carriage camlet
;

Casa, /., house, home firm. de —


(textile) lasting. correo, — ;

campo, country-house. de
;


-

mail-carriage.
;

moneda, mint. de posada —


Carroza, /., large coach, gala coach, {or de huéspedes) lodging-house. ,

state coach. —

de pupilos, boarding-house.
-

Carruaje, m., carriage, vehicle. Poner — up housekeep-


to set

,

Carta, /., letter, map, charter. ing. Guardar (la) to stay


— blanca, carte-blanche full at home. —
y comida, board
,

powers to act. certificada, — ;

and lodging. ayuntamiento, —


registered letter. de colores, — town hall. — matriz, head -

shade-card. — franqueada, office. En at home. — —


prepaid — banquera, banking company.
,

— dederecomen-
letter. crédito,
letter of credit. — exportadora, export house.
dación, letter of introduction. Casaca, /., coat, dress coat, jacket.
Caja para — s, letter-box. Co- Género para — s, coatings.
50
Cas] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cat

Casación, /., abrogation. Caso, m., case, instance, event.


Casamiento, m., marriage. En todo —
anyhow, at
, all

Casar, v., to marry, to match, to events, at any rate. Hacer
mate to repeal, to abrogate de, to respect, to take notice of.
;

r.v., to marr^', to get married.


;

Esto no hace al — it is imma-



,

con, to match. terial irrelevant).


(or No es
Casca, /., grape-skin bark for [or no viene) al it — is not
— us
; ,

tanning leather. to the point. Vamos al let


Cascabel, m., bell used for ani- come to the point. Dado — que, ,

mals, rattlesnake. supposing that. Ser del — to


Cascada, /., cascade, waterfall. be necessary. El — the es,
,

Cascado, a., broken, infirm, crazy. question (or fact) is. Hacer —
Cascajo, m., gravel. omiso de, to ignore. Verse en
Cascanueces, m., nut-cracker. el — de, to be compelled to.
Cascar, v., to crack, to burst. Darse el —
to happen.
•,

Cascara, /., rind, husk, peel, bark. Casquete, m., casque, helmet, cap.
— de cacao, cocoa-shell. Casquillo, m., tip, ferrule, cap,
Cascarilla, /., Peruvian bark ;
socket.
cascarilla. Casquivano, a., inconsiderate,
Cascarón, m., egg-shell, shell. light-headed, impudent.
Cascarrón, a., rough, harsh, rude. Casta, /., caste, race.
Casco, ni., skull, helmet, cask, Castaña, /., chestnut.
crown (of a hat), hoof (of a Castañeta, /., castanet.
horse). — de un navio, hull of Castaño, m., chestnut-tree chest-
a ship, hulk. — y quilla, nut (wood) ; a.,
;

chestnut
bottomry. (colour).
Cascote, m., rubbish. Castañuela, /., castanet.

Caseína, /., casein. Castellano, a., Castilian, Spanish.


Casería, /., country house. Castidad, /., chastity.
Caserío, m., houses, village, or Castigar, v., to chastise, to punish,
small town. to castigate. —
los gastos, to
Casero, a., domestic, homely, keep do\\Ti expenses. See Bolsa.
home-bred, home-made. Pan Castigo, ni., chastisement, punish-
— home-made bread. Lienzo ment.

,

, home-spun linen. Castillo, m., castle.


Casero, m., landlord of a house. Castizo, a., pure-blooded, chaste,
Caserón, m., large house. pure. Caballo —
blood horse. ,

Casi, adv., almost, nearly. Casto, a., pure, chaste, modest.


Casia, /., cassia. Castor, m., castor, beaver.
Casilla, /., ticket-office, post-office I
Casual, a., casual, accidental,
box (in South America). occasional.
Casillas, f.pl.,pigeon-holes, ruled Casualidad, /., casualty, accident,
columns. Sacarle a uno de sus chance. Por by chance,—
— to upset, to tease. by accident. Por me
,


Casillero, m., pigeon-holes. encontraba allí, I happened to
Casimir, m., kerseymere, suiting. be there.
— para pantalón, trouserings. Casualmente, adv., casually, by
— para abrigos, overcoatings. chance, accidentally.
Casinete (S. & Central A.), suit- Casucha, /., hut, hovel.
ing. Cata, /., trial, taste, proof.
Casino, m., casino, club. Catador, m., taster.
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Cat] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Céd

Catálogo, m., catalogue. Cava, /., digging, cellar.


Catar, v., to taste, to try, to inves- Cavar, v., to dig.
tigate to esteem, to respect
; ; Caverna, /., cavern, cave.
to bear in mind. Cuando no se Cavidad, /.. ca\ity.
cata (or cuando menos se cata), Cavilar, v., to ca\dl.
when least expecting, or sus- Caviloso, a., captious, ca\'illous.
pecting. Cayado, m., shepherd's crook,
Catarata, /., cataract, waterfall. crozier of a bishop.
Catarro, m., catarrh, cold. Caza, /., chase, hunt, hunting,
Catástrofe, /., catastrophe. sport, game. Andar a to —
Catecismo, m., catechism. hunt. Andar a —
de novedades,
,

Cátedra, /., seat or chair of a to be looking out for novelties.


professor professorship.
; Cazador, m., hunter, huntsman ;

Catedral, /., cathedral. chasseur (Mil.).


Catedrático, m., professor in a Cazar, v., to chase, to hunt, to
university. shoot.
Categoría, /., category. Hombre Cazatorpedero, m., torpedo boat
de —
man of good qualities or
, destroyer.
talents, man of rank. Cazo, m., copper saucepan wdth
Categórico, a., categoric (al). an iron handle ladle copper
Catequizar, v., to catechise. kettle or boiler.
;


para leche,
;

Catre, m., small bedstead, bed. milk pan.


Catrecofre, m., press-bed, folding- Cazuela, /., stew-pan, earthen pan,
bed. saucepan.
Cauce, m., bed of a river. Cebada, /., barley. —
perlada (or
Caucho, m., india-rubber. perla), pearl barley.
Caudal, >«., fortune, property, Cebadero, m., place where game
means ; capital, stock. or fowls are fed dealer in;

Caudaloso, a., flowing. Un río barley.


— a rich and flowing river.
, Cebar, v., to feed, to stuff, to
Causa, /., cause, motive, reason fatten (animals, fowls, etc.),
case, lawsuit, trial. — pública, ;

to prime or to bait.
public good. Hacer — común Cebellina, /., sable.
con, to join, to make common Cebo, m., food, fodder, fattening,
cause with, to go in with, to bait. —
de pescar, bait for
join forces \vith. de, on A — fishing. —
fulminante, per-
account of, considering. cussion-cap.
Causante, a, causing m., causer, Cebolla, /., onion.
principal. La parte the
;

— Cebra, /., zebra.


party at fault. Ser de, to be — ,

Cedacito, m., a small broom.


to blame for. Cedazo, m., sieve.
Causar, v., to cause, to make, to Cedente, p.a., ceding, granting
occasion. m., assigner, conveyer, trans-
Cáustico, a. & m., caustic. ferer.
Cautamente, adv.. cautiously. Ceder, to cede, to grant, to
v.,
Cautela, /., caution, prudence. j-ield, make over, to transfer,
to
Cauterizar, v., to cauterise. to give up to give way, to
;

Cautivar, v., to capture, to },deld.


captivate. Cedro, m., cedar.
Cautivo, a. iV- m., captive. Cédula, /., schedule, warrant,
Cauto, a., cautious. scrip, share. — de dividendo.
52
Céí] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [rer

dividend warrant. — de Ceniciento, a., ash-coloured.


Aduana, a permit. — real, Cénit, zenith.
;».,
Royal letters patent. Ceniza, /., ashes. Día de (or
Céfiro, m., zephyr. miércoles de) — , Ash Wednes-
Cegar, i.v., to blind, to make day. Reducirse a s, to be —
blind to darken, to stop up. burnt to the ground, to be

;

Cegarrita, a s {or a ojos s), — gutted.


blindly. Censo, m., census.
Ceguera, /., blindness. Censura, /., censure, reproach.
Ceja, /., eyebrow. Quemarse las Censurar, v., to censure, to blame,
— to study intensely.
s, to reproach, to criticize.
Cejar, v., to relax, to slacken, to Centella, /., spark, flash, lightning.
recoil. Centellear {oy Centellar), v., to
Celada, /., helm, helmet ambus- ; sparkle.
cade, ambush artful trick.
; Centelleo, tn., spark, scintillation.
Celador, tn., curator, warden, over- Centena, /., hundred, centenary.
seer. Centenada. See Centena.
Celaje, m., small cloud, scud ; skv- Centenar, m., hundred. A es, —
light. by hundreds.
Celar, v., to watch, to conceal, to Centenario, m., centenary.
control. Centeno, m., rye.
Celda, /.. cell. Céntimo, m., centime, 100th part
Celebración, /., celebration. of a peseta.
Celebrar, v., to celebrate, to ap- Centinela, m.&f., sentry, sentinel.
plaud, to be glad, to perform, Céntrico, a., central, focal.
to hold. —
se (una reunión), to Centrífugo, a., centrifugal.

take place (a meeting). una — Centro, m., centre, middle.
entre\dsta con, to inteT\dew. informativo, information bu-
Célebre, a., celebrated, famous. reau.
Celebridad, /., celebrity. Céntuplo, a., centuple, a hundred-
Celebro, m., brain. fold.
Celemín, in., 12th part of a Ceñido, a., moderate, to the point.
fanega, about an English peck. Ceñir, to gird, to reduce, to
i.v.,
Celeridad, /., celerity. contract. —
se a, to keep to.
Celeste, a., celestial sky-blue. ; Ceño, m., frown.
Celo, m., zeal, ardour. s, jea- — Ceñudo, a., frowning, grim, gruff.
lousy. Cepa, /., stock, root, foundation.
Celosía, /., Venetian blind. Cepillar. See Acepillar.
Celoso, a., jealous, zealous. Cepillo, m., plane, brush. de —
Cementerio, m., cemetery. dientes, tooth-brush. de — •

Cemento, m., cement. ropa, clothes brush.


Cena, /., supper. Cepo, m., block, reel, clamp, trap.
Cenagal, m., quagmire.
— Meterse — s quedos (Coll.), no more of
en un to get into a difficulty.
, that.
Cenar, v., to sup. Cera, /., wax, bees' wg,x.
Cencerro, m., bell worn by a mule Cerca, /., enclosure, fence, fencing.
or wether. A s tapados, by — Cerca, adv., near. —
de, near,
stealth. close (to). —
de veinte, about
Cenefa, a., border, fringe, valance, twenty. Tocar de — , to con-
trimming. cern closely.
Cenicero, m., ash-pit, ash-pan. Cercado, m., enclosure.
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Cer] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ces

Cercanía, /., neighbourhood, vicin- Cerrajero, m., locksmith.


ity. — s, environs, neighbour- Cerramiento, m., closure, locking
hood. up.
Cercar, f., to enclose, to environ, to Cerrar, i.v., to close, to lock, to
fence. fasten, to include, to contain.
Cercenar, v., to pare, to curtail, r.v., to be closed or locked, to
to cut away, to clip, to lessen remain firm in one's opinion,
(expenses, etc.). to grow cloudy or overcast.
Cercha, /., tip, rule for measuring. — el negocio, to close (or
Cerciorar, v., to assure, to affirm. arrange) the business.
— se de, to ascertain, to assure Cerrazón, /., darkness.
oneself of. Cerril, a., mountainous, rough,
Cerco, ni., hoop or ring, circle, uneven.
frame ; blockade. Poner — a, Cerro, m., hill, mountain ; neck
to invest, to besiege. or nape of an animal.
Cerda, /., bristle sow. ; Cerrojo, m., bolt.
Cerdo, m., hog, pig. Certamen, m., controversy, dis-
Cerdoso, a., bristly. putation competition.

;

Cereal, a., cereal. es, ni.pl., Certero, m., sharp-shooter ; a.,


cereals. well-aimed, excellent (shot).
Cerebro, tu., brain. Certeza, certainly.
/.,

Ceremonia, /., ceremony. Certidumbre, /., certainty.

Cereza, /., cherry. Certificación, /., certificate, certi-


Cerezal, m., plantation of cherry- fication.
trees cherry orchard. Certificado, m., certificate. —

;

Cerezo, m., cherry-tree, cherry- testimonials. — de origen,


s,

wood. certificate of origin. de —


Cerilla, wax-taper, wax-light, sanidad, certificate of health.


wax-match.
/.,
— notarial, notarial certificate.
Cerner, i. v., to to bolt
sift, to Certificado, a., certified, registered

;

bud and blossom to drizzle,


; (a letter). Bajo sobre
to filter through. under registered cover.
Cero, ni., zero, cypher. Ser un — Certificar, v., to certify, to register
(a la izquierda), to be a mere (a letter or packet).
nobody. Cerusa, /., white lead.
Cerquita, adv., near. Aqu í j ust by. — ,
Cervato, m., fawn.
Cerote, m., shoemaker's wax. Cervecería, /., brewery.
Cerrado, a., close, reserved, con- Cervecero, m., brewer, beer-seller.
cealed closed.
; A ojos s, — Cerveza, /., beer, ale.
without examination. A puerta Cerviz, /., nape of the neck.
cerrada, privately, secretly. Cesación, /., cessation, ceasing,
Cerradero, m., staple. pause, discontinuance.
Cerradura, /., lock, closure. de —

Cesante, p.a., ceasing m., a
muehe {or de golpe), spring- retired ofticial. Dejar
;

to —

,

lock. embutida (o;' encajada), dismiss, to discharge to do ;

mortise-lock. away with.


Cerraja, /., lock of a door com- Cesantía, /., pension.

;

mon Agua de
thistle. s, good Cesar, v., to cease.
for nothing; empty words. Cesión, /., cession, transfer, giving-
Cerrajería, /., locksmith's shop, up. — de bienes, surrender of
ironmongery. the estate of a bankrupt.
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fes] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Chi

Cesionario, m., cessionary, trans- Chanza, /., joke, jest, fun. De —


feree. in jest.
Cesionista, com., transferer, as- Chapa, /., metal plate.
signer. Chaparrón, m., violent shower of
Césped, m., sod, grass-plot. rain.
Cesta, /., basket, pannier. Chapeado, a., plated. en oro, —
Cestería, /., basket-making, gold-plated.
wicker-work. Chapear, v., to plate.
Cestero, w., basket-maker or Chapeta, /., small metal plate.
seller. Chapin, m., clog with a cork sole.
Cesto, m., basket, hamper. — Chapotear, v., to splash.
para papeles, waste-paper bas- Chapucear, v., to botch, to bungle.
ket. Chapurrar, v., to speak gibberish.
Cestón, m., large basket or pannier. Chapurra el español, he speaks
Cetáceo, a., cetaceous, of the broken Spanish.
whale kind. Chaqueta, /., jacket.
Cetro, m., sceptre. Charco, m., pool. Pasar el — , to
Chabacano, m. (Mex.), kind of cross the seas.
apricot. Charla, /., gossip, talk, chit-chat,
Chabeta, /. See Chaveta. chatter.
Chacona, m. (or Chaconada), /., Charlar, v., to gabble, to gossip,
jaconet. to chatter.
Chacota, /., noisy mirth, fun. Charlatán, tn., gabbler, charlatan,
Hacer — de, to ridicule, to quack.
make fun of. Charnela, /., hinge, hinge-joint.
Chafar, to crush, to crease, to
v., Charol, m., varnish, japan-work ;

rumple to cut one short. japanned leather, patent lea-



;

Chai, rn., shawl. de cachemira. ther.


Cashmere shawl. Charolar, v., to varnish, to japan.
Chalán, m., hawker, huckster. Charque, m., salt beef, jerked beef.
Chaleco, m., waistcoat, vest. Cortes Charretera, /., epaulette.
{or género) para —
s, vestings. Charro, a., gaudy, tawdry.
Chalina, /., cravat, scarf. Chasco, m., joke, fun, trick. Dar
Chalupa, /., launch, long-boat. —to disappoint, to frustrate.
,


Chamarra, /., garment made of Llevarse (un) to be disap-
-,

sheepskin or coarse frieze ;


pointed.
blanket (Nicaragua) Chasquear, v., to crack with a
Chamorro, a., shorn, bald. whip to crack, to snap, to
;

Champaña, /., Champagne. Vino fool, to disappoint, to fail.


de —champagne (wine).
, Chasquido, m., crack of a whip ;

Chamuscar, v., to singe, to scorch. crack (noise).


Chamusquina, /., scorching, singe- Chata, flat-bottomed boat.
ing. — /.,

alijadora, lighter.
Chancaca, azúcar de
/., coarse — , Chato, a., flat.
or raw sugar (refuse of sugar). Chaveta, /., forelock-key.
Chancear, v., to jest, to joke. Chelín, m., shilling.
Chancero, a., jesting, jocose. Cheviot, m., tweed. ^

Chancleta, /., slipper. Andar en Chica, /., little girl, girl.


— s, to go slipshod.
Chanclo, m., patten, clog.
galoshes, overshoes.
s, — 1 Cheviot is not really a Spanish word,
but it is used by Spanish Americans for
" tweed suitings."

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Chi] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cid

Chicha, /. Sec Calma. Chito, Chiton, int., Hush Si- !

Chico, a., little, small ; in., boy. lence !

Chifla, /., whistle. Chivo, m. (Cuba), fraud, faking.


Chiflado, a., silly, crazy. Chocar, v., to strike, to collide, to
Chifladura, /., hobby. jostle, to encounter to shock,

;

Chiflar, w., to whistle, to mock. to disgust. con, to strike,


Chilla,/., call (for game). Tablas to interfere with.
de — thin boards.
-, j
Chocolate, m., chocolate.
Chillar, to scream, to shriek
v., ; ¡
Chofeta, /., chafing-dish, fire-pan.
to creak to hiss. ; j
Choleta, /., dyed cotton twill for
Chillido, m., squeak, shriek. lining.
Chillón, a., loud, showy, glaring Choque, m., collision, shock, clash.
(colour, etc.) m., bawler, ; Chorizo, w., pork-sausage.
crier nail, tack.
; Chorlito, ni., curlew.
Chimenea, /., chimney, fire-place ;
Chorrear, v., to gush, to outpour,
funnel. to spout.
China, /., china, porcelain. Tinta Chorrillo, m., outpour.
de — Indian ink.
, Chorro, m., water, gush. A s, —
Chinche, /., bug. abundantly.
Chinchilla, /., chinchilla (a kind Choza, /., hut, hovel, cottage.
of squirrel). Chuchería, /., knick-knack, trin-
Chinela, /., slipper. ket.
Chiquillo [dim.), m., small child. Chucho, »«., owl (Cuba) ;
whip ;

Chiquito, a., small, little. switch ; railway siding.


Chiripa, /., fortunate chance ;
Chufa, /., boast.
windfall, bargain. Chufleta, /., jeer.
Chirriar, v., to hiss, to creak. Chuleta, /., chop, cutlet.
Chirrido, ni., chirp, chatter. Chulo, ni., punster, assistant,
Chisme, m., misrepresentation, young man.
story. Chumacera, /., row-lock ;
(Mech.)
Chismear, v., to tattle, to carry bearing, cushion.
tales. Chumbo {or higo —

), m., Indian
Chismoso, a., tale-bearing. fig-

Chispa, /., spark. Ser una — to Chunga, /., jest, joke.



,

be very lively. Echar s, to be Chupar, v., to suck, to imbibe,


in a violent passion. to sponge.
Chispear, v., to sparkle, to emit Churla, /. (or Churlo, m.), bag or
sparks. bale. See Lana.
Chistar, v., to mutter, to mumble. Churro, a., applied to sheep that
No chistó (palabra), he did not have coarse wool, and to their
open his lips. Nadie chistó, wool.
no one spoke. Chusco, a., pleasant, droll.
Chiste, m., joke, jest. Dar en Chuzo, m., pike. A — s, abun-
el — to hit the nail on the head.
, dantly, copiously. Llover a s, —
Chistera, /., ñsh-basket (Coll.) ;
to rain in bucketfuls.
silk hat. Cicatriz, /., cicatrice, gash, scar.
Chistoso, a., witty, lively, funny. Cicatrizar, v., to heal:
Chita, /., ankle-bone in sheep and Ciclismo, m., cycling.
bullocks. Tirar a dos s, to — Ciclista, m., cyclist.
have two strings to one's bow. Ciclo, m., cycle, round of time.
A la —
callando, on the quiet. Cidra, /., citron.

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Cid] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Cir

Cidro, ni., citron-tree. Cimentar, i.v., to found, to lay


Ciegamente, adv., blindly. the foundation of a building.
Ciego, a., blind. A
ciegas, blindly, Cimento, m. See Cemento.
thoughtlessly, carelessly. Cimiento, m., foundation. Echar
Cielo, w., sky, heaven, heavens. los —
s, to lay the foundation.
Mudar (de) —
to change the
, Cinabrio, w., cinnabar vermil- ;

air, to have a change of air. ion.



— de la boca, roof of the mouth. Cine, m., zinc.
raso, ceiling. Dormir a raso, Cincel, m., chisel.
to sleep in the open air. Cincelador, m., engraver, sculptor,
Cien, a., one hundred. por — — stone-cutter.
100 per cent. Cincelar, v., to chisel, to engrave.
Ciénaga, marsh. Cincha, /., girth, cingle.
Ciencia,
/.,

/., science. Saber a — Cinchar, v., to gird.


cierta, to know for certain. Cincho, m., belt, girdle tyre,
A — y
;

paciencia de, with the hoop.


knowledge and permission Cinco, a., five.
of. Cincuenta, a., fifty.
Cieno, m., mud, mire. Cinematógrafo, m., cinematograph,
Cientfflco, a., scientific. picture-house.
Ciento, a.&m., one hundred. Cínico, a., cynical m., cynic.
Cierre, m., closing, closure. Cinta, /., ribbon, tape, reel.
;


Ciertamente, adv., certainly. cinematógrafa, cinematograph
Cierto, a., certain, true. — reel. —para medir, tape mea-
hombre, a certain man. Por — sure. — de hiladillo, linen tape.
de — , certainly. Estar en lo — Cintería, /., ribbon-trade.
to be quite right, to liit the nail Cintilla, /., small ribbon, narrow
on the head. tape.
Ciervo, m., deer, hart, stag. Cintillo, ni., hat-band.
Cierzo, m., northerly vnnd. Cinto, m., belt, girdle. — salvavi-
Cifra, /., cipher, figure. En in — , das, life-belt.
short, briefly. Cintura, /., waist.
Cifrar, v., to cipher, to abridge. Cinturón, wz., belt. — salvavidas,
— se en, to depend on. life-belt. — de salvamento,
Cigarrera, /., cigar-case cigar- ; life-belt.
ette-maker. Ciprés, m., cypress-tree.
Cigarrero, m., cigar seller. Circo, m., circus.
Cigarrillo, m., cigarette. Circuito, m., circuit.
Cigarro, m., cigar. —
puro, cigar. Circulación, /., circulation, cur-
— de papel, cigarette. rency, traffic. — de moneda,
Cigoñal, m., windlass. currenc}'^. Poner en to issue, — ,

Cigüeña, a., crank. to put into circulation.


Cigüeñal, »;., winch, crank. Circulante, a., circulating. Biblio-
Cilicio, m., hair-cloth. teca — circulating library.
,

Cilindrador, w., cylinderer. Circular, a., circular /., circular


Cilindrico, a., cylindrical. letter. Carta —
circular letter.
;


-,

Cilindrar, v., to cylinder, to roll. Carta de crédito, circular let-


Cilindro, m., cylinder, roller. ter of credit.
Cima, /., summit, top. Dar a, — Circular, v., to circulate, to be
to conclude. abroad, to spread to be in ;

Címbalo, m., cymbal. circulation to move on.


:

57
fir] SPANISH-E^•GLIS^Í DICTIONARY [Oa

Círculo, in., circle. Civilización, /., civilisation.


Circundar, v., to surround, to Civilizar, v., to civilise.
circle. Civilmente, adv., civilly, cour-
Circunferencia, /., circumference. teoush^.
Circunnavegación, /., circumnavi- Cizalla, /., clippings (of
filings,
gation. metal). —
shears, pliers.
s,

Circunnavegar, v., to circumna- Cizallar, v., to cut wire or metal


vigate. with shears.
Circunscribir, v., to circumscribe. Cizaña, /., discord.
Circunscripción, /., circumscrip- Clamar, v., to cry out (for).
tion. Clamor, m., clamour, outcry.
Circunspección, /., circumspection, Clamorear, v., to clamour.
caution. Clamoreo, m., knell.
Circunspecto, a., circumspect, cau- Clamoroso, a., clamorous.
tious, reserved. Clandestino, a., clandestine, se-
Circunstancia, /., circumstance, cret, private.
incident, case. En las — Clara, /., a fine interval on a rainy
— de huevo, white
actuales, under the present day. of an
circumstances. egg. A — las ^s, clearly, evi-
Circunstanciado, a., circumstan- dently. Decir cuatro — s, to
tial, minute. give a piece of one's mind.
Circunvecino, a., neighbouring. Claraboya, /., sky -light, bull's-eye.
Cirial, m., candlestick. Claramente, adv., cleaxly, openly.
Cirio, m., wax-candle. Clarear, z;., to grow light r.v., to
— pasa,
;

Ciruela, /., plum, prune. be cleared up.


dried plum, prune. verdal, — Clarete, m., claret. Vino — , claret
greengage. wine.
Ciruelo, m., plum-tree. Claridad, /., clearness, brightness,
Cirugía, /., surgery. light.
Cirujano, m., surgeon. Clarificar, v., to clarify.
Cisco, in., coal-dust, broken coal, Clarín, m., clarion, trumpet. Olán
slack. —

•, fine cambric.
Cisne, in., swan. Clarinete, m., clarinet.
Cisterna, /., cistern, reservoir. Clarión, m., crayon.
Cita, appointment, engagement Claro, a., clear, light, bright. Azul
/.,
citation, quotation. Darse — — , light blue. Es {or — —
está),
to make an appointment, to it is clear (or obvious)
meet. Acudir a la to go to — Claro, w., clearness. Por lo —
— —
,

meet to keep an appointment.


; evidently. Poner en to ,

Citación, /., citation, c^uotation ;


explain, to clear up.
summons. obscuro, chiaroscuro, light
Citar, to quote, to cite
v., to and shade in paintings.
summon, to subpoena. en —;

Clase, /., class, kind, sort, descrip-


falso, to misquote. tion, qualit}'. De primera —
Citrato, m., citrate. first-rate.
Ciudad, /., cit}', town. jardín, — Clásico, a., classic(al). Autores
garden-city. — s, classics.
Ciudadanía, /., citizenship. Clasificación, /., classification.
Ciudadano, in., citizen. Clasificar, v., to class, to classify,
Civil, a., ci\dl, polite. to sort.
Civilidad, /., civilit3^ politeness. Claustro, m., cloister.

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Clál SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Coc

Cláusula, /., clause, condition, Coadyuvante, a. or p.a., coadju-


proviso. tant, assistant.
Clausura, cloister
/., clausure, Coadyuvar, v., to help, to assist.
confinement closure.;
;

Coartada, /., alibi. Probar la —


Clavador, m., nail-driver. to prove an alibi.
Clavar, v., to nail, to stick, to Coartar, v., to restrict, to limit,
fasten, to prick. Me clavé una to restrain.
espina, I pricked myself with Cobalto, m., cobalt.
a thorn. —los ojos, to stare. Cobarde, Í7., cowardly; m., coward.
Clavazón, m., set of nails. Cobardía, /., cowardice.
Clave, /., key, key-stone. tele- — Cobertizo, m., cover, shelter, shed.
gráfica, cipher code, telegraphic — de aviación, hangar.
code. — en uso, code used. Cobertor, m., coverlet, quilt, coun-
Clavel, m., pink (flower). terpane.
Clavete, m., tack, small nail. Cobertura, /., cover, covering,
Clavija, /., pin, peg. coverlet.
Clavillo, m., small nail, rivet. Cobija, /., gutter-tile, blanket.
— de especia, clove. Cobijar, v., to cover, to shelter.
Clavo, m., nail boil ;clove ; ; Cobradero, a., recoverable.
(Amer.) damaged or unsaleable Cobrado, a. & p.p., recovered,
goods. — de herradura, hob- received, collected.
nail. — de especia, clove. Cobrador, m., collector, receiver.
Clavito, m., dim., tack, small nail. Cobranza, /., collection, recovery,
Clemencia, /., clemency, leniency. covering.
Clérigo, m., clergyman, cleric, Cobrar, v., to collect, to recover,
clerk. to receive to charge.
; —
Clero, m., clergy. ánimo, to take courage,
Cliente, m., client, customer. fuerzas, to gather strength.
Clientela, /., clientele, customers ;
Cobre, m., copper.
clientship, custom. Cobro, m., collection, payment.
Clima, m., climate. See Cobranza.
Clínica, /., clinic, clinical hospital Cocear, v., to kick.
or surgery. Cocer, i.v., to boil, to bake.
Clínico, a., clinical. Coche, ni., coach, carriage. de —
Clisé, m., matrix, stereotype plate, alquiler, — simón, hackney
block. coach. — de punto, licensed
Cloaca, /., sewer. hack, cab. —
cama, sleeping-
Clorato, m., chlorate. compartment, sleeper.
Clorhidrato, m., hydrochlorate, Cochecito, m., small carriage. —
clorhydrate. de mano, bath-chair. correo, —
Clorhídrico, m., hydrochloric. mail carriage.
Clórico, a., chloric. Cochera, /., coach-house ; coach-
Cloro, m., chlorine. man's wife.
Cloroformo, m., chloroform. Cochecillo, in. (dim.), small carri-
Cloruro, m., chloride. age. — de niño, perambulator.
Coacción, /., coercion. Cochero, m., coachman.
Coactivo, a., compulsory. Cochina, /., sow.
Coadjutor, m., coadjutor, a.ssist- Cochinilla, /., cochineal.
ant. Cochino, tn., pig.
Coadjutoría, /., coadjuvancy, as- Cocido, a., boiled, baked ; expe-
sistance. rienced.

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Cociente, m. See Cuociente. Cola, /., tail, train glue. — de


Cocina, /., kitchen. pescado, isinglass.
;

— de retazo,
Cocinar, v., to cook or dress food. size used bj^ painters.
Cocinero, m. (Cocinera, /.), cook. Colaboración, /., collaboration.
Cocinilla, /. (dim.) small kitchen. Colaborador, m., collaborator,
— de gas, cooking stove. fellow-worker.
Coco, m., cocoa-nut, cocoa-nut Colación, collation, repast.
tree. — para piso(s), cocoa-nut Traer a
/.,

to produce, to bring
,

matting. forward to introduce (in the


;

Cocodrilo, m., crocodile. conversation).


Cocotero, m., cocoa-tree. Colada, /., washing or cleansing
Codear, v., to elbow. —
se con, of clothes. Todo saldrá en la
to mix with. — in time everything
, will be
Codicia, /., covetousness, cupidit}', brought to light.
greediness. Coladero, m., colander, sieve for
Codiciar, v., to covet. liquors, strainer.
Codicilo, m., codicil. Colador, m., colander strainer. ;

Codicioso, a., greedy, covetous. Colar, v., to strain, to buck linen,


Código, m., code. —
cifrado, to filter. —
se, to be strained, to
cipher code. creep in by stealth. See Hierro.
Codo, m., elbow. Dar de to -— -, Colateral, a., collateral.
elbow, to treat \vith contempt. Colcha, /., coverlet, counterpane,
Codorniz, /., quail. quilt.
Coercion, /., coercion. Colchar, v., to quilt.
Coetáneo, a., contemporary. Colchero, m., quilt-maker.
Cofrade, m. & /., member of a Colchón, m., mattress. de —
confraternity. pluma, feather bed.
Cofradía, /., confraternity. Colchoneta, /. (Cuba), mattress.
Cofre, m., trunk, chest. —
fuerte, Colección, /., collection, range, set.
safe, strong box. Colectivo, a., collective.
Cofrero, m., trunk-maker. Colega, m., colleague.
Coger, v., to catch, to seize, to Colegial, a., coUegial, relating to
take, to gather, to occupy, to a college.
take up. Colegio, m., college.
Cogida, /., catching, gathering, Colegir, i.v., to gather, to deduce.
harvesting. Cólera, /., anger, fury m.,
Cogucho, m., raw sugar, moist cholera. Montar en to —
;

sugar. become angr3^


Cohechar, v., to bribe, to fee. Colérico, a., choleric, angry.
Cohecho, m., bribery. Coleta, /., cue, tail of hair tied
Coheredero, m., co-heir, joint-heir. with a ribbon ; linen or union
Cohete, m., rocket. suiting.
Cohombro, m., cucumber. Coleto, m., doublet, jacket.
Coincidir, v., to coincide, to concur, Colgadizo, a., pendant, suspended.
to agree. Colgado, a., suspended, hung.
Cojín, m., cushion, pad. Colgadura, /., tapestry, hanging,
Cojinete, m., cushion bearing. or drapery. —
- de cama, bed-
— de bolas, ball bearing.
;

furniture.
Cojinillo, m. (dim.), small cushion. Colgante, a., hanging, pending.
Cojo, a., lame. Colgar, i.v., to hang up, to suspend
Col, /., cabbage. to hang, to be suspended.

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Coliflor, /., cauliflower. Columpio, m., swing.


Colilla, /., small tail, train of a Colusión, collusion.
/.,
gown stump or end of a cigar Colza, /.,colza, rape, rape-seed.
;

or cigarette. Aceite de rape-oil.— ,

Colina, /., hill. Coma, /., comma.


Colindante, a., contiguous, adja- Comandancia, command.
cent. — /.,
de Marina,
general High
Colindar, v., to be contiguous (or Court of Admiralty.
adjacent). Comandante, m., commander.
Coliseo, m., coliseum, opera-house. Comandar, v., to command, to
Colisión, /., collision. govern.
Colitigante, m., co-litigant. Comandita, co-partnery, part-
Collar, ni., necklace, collar. nership. Sociedad en
/.,

Collera, /., collar, horse collar. company with a sleeping part-
Colmar, t^., to heap up, to fill, to ner (or partners).
fulfil,to bestow. Comanditario, m., sleeping partner.
Colmena, /., bee-hive. Comarca, /., district, territory,
Colmenar, m., apiary. border.
Colmillo, m., eye-tooth, canine Comba, /., bend, curvature.
tooth ; fang. Combar, v., to bend, to curve, to
Colmo, ni., heap, completion, warp.
height, summit. Llegar al — Combate, m., combat, conflict.
de sus deseos, to attain the Combatiente, m., combatant,
summit of one's desires. No fighter.
llegar a —
not to come to Combés, m., waist of a ship.

,

perfection. A
abundantly. , Combinación, /., combination.
Para — de desgracia, to make Combinar, v., to combine, to join.
matters worse. Combustible, a., combustible
Colocación, /., placement, situa- m., combustible, fuel.
tion, employment, position. Combustión, /., combustion.
Colocar, v., to place, to arrange, to Comedero, a., eatable m., ;

sell ; r.v., to be sold to get a ; dining-room feeding-trough.


;

situation. Comedia, /., comedy, play.


Colodra, /., milk-pail. Comediante, m., player, actor.
Colón, m., point, colon. Comedido, a., civil, polite, kind,
Colonia, /., colony, settlement. courteous.
Colono, m., colonist, settler. Comedimiento, m., civility, polite-
Coloquio, w., colloquy, conversa- ness, urbanity.
tion, talk. Comedor, m., dining-room. Coche
Color, m., colour, shade. So — de, — dining-car.
— entero,
,

under pretext of. De Comensal, m., fellow-diner or


self-colour. — claro, light guest at table.
colour. Comentar, v., to comment.
Colorado, a., coloured, red. Po- Comentario, m., commentary.
nerse —
to blush.
, Comento, m., comment. No exige
Colorar, v., to colour. — s, it mthout sajing,
goes
Colosal, a., colossal, large. comment needless. is
Columbrar, v., to discern, to see Comenzar, i.v., to commence, to
afar off. begin.
Columna, /., column, pillar. Comer, v., to eat, to dine. Tiene
Columpiar, v., to swing. que —
he has enough to live on.
,

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Comerciable, a., merchantable, order, trust committee. A —



;

marketable. [ora la ), on commission.

Comercial, a., commercial. Comisionado, a. & p.p., commis-


Comerciante, m., merchant, trader, sional, commissioned m.,
dealer. — detallista, retail commissioner, agent, proxy.
;

dealer. — en general, wholesale Comisionar, v., to commission, to


dealer. — de víveres, provision depute.
merchant. Comisionista, m., commissioner,
Comerciar, v., to trade, to do commission agent or merchant.
business. —
al menudeo, to do Comiso, m., confiscation, seizure,
a retail business. attachment.
Comercio, m., trade, commerce, Comité, m., committee.
traffic. — de buques, shipping Comitente, m., constituent, client,
business. De este — of this he who gives an order, principal.
place. — colonial, colonial
,

Comitiva, /., suite, retinue.


trade. — exterior (or extran- Como, adv., how why ; if ; as.

;

jero), foreign trade. de Cómo no ha venido antes ?


exportación, export trade. — -
¿

Why did you not come before ?


de importación, import trade. ¿ A cómo es eso ? What is the
— interior, home (or inland) price of that ? ¿ Cómo ? What ?
trade. — al por menor, retail — quiera que sea, however, at
trade. — al por mayor, whole- any rate. —
quiera, however,
sale trade. —
de comestibles, notwithstanding, nevertheless,
provision trade. —
interme- 5'et. —
quiera que, although,
diario, intermediate trade. notwithstanding that.
Comestible, a., eatable. —
s, m.pl., Cómoda, /., chest of drawers,
comestibles, food, eatables, bureau.
food-stuffs, provisions. Cómodamente, adv., conveniently,
Cometa, m., comet /., kite.
;
comfortably.
Cometer, v., to commit, to order. Comodidad, /., comfort, conve-
Cometido, m., commission, charge. nience, accommodation, leisure,
Cómico, comic (al), funny
a., ;
profit.
m., actor, comedian. Cómodo, m., profit, convenience.
Comida, /., eating, meal, dinner. Cómodo, a., comfortable, conve-
— y cama, bed and board. nient, handy.
Comienzo, m., beginning. De
from the beginning. Dar a, —— Compacto, a., compact.
Compadecerse (de), i.r.v., to pity,
to start. to be sorry for.
Comino, m., cumin-plant or seed. Compadre, m., godfather, pro-
No vale un —
it is not worth tector, friend mate.

, ;

a rush. Partir un (fig.) to ,


Compaginar, v., to join, to unite.
split a hair. Compañero, m., companion, fel-
Comisar, v., to confiscate, to seize, low, comrade, associate, part-
to attach, to sequestrate. ner, fellow-worker.
Comisaría, /., Comisariato, m., Compañía, company, partner-
commissaryship commissariat. ship,
/.,
society. — ferroviaria,
Comisaría (de policía),
;

police railway company. — por


station. acciones, joint-stock company.
Comisario, m., commissary, dele- — anónima, joint-stock com-
gate, deputy. pany. Promover [or establecer)
Comisión,/., commission, discount. una — to promote a company.
,

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Comparable, a., comparable. Complaciente, a., ])leasing, oblig-


Comparación, /., comparison. ing, easy.
Comparar, v., to compare. Complejo, a., complex.
Comparativo, a., comparative. Complementario, a., compliment-
Comparecencia, /., appearance be- ary.
fore a judge. —
en persona,
-
Complemento, m., complement,
personal appearance. completion, accomplishment.
Comparecer, i. v., to appear before Completamente, adv., completely,
a judge. quite.
Comparsa, /., company of players. Completar, v., to complete, to
Compartimiento, m., compartment, perfect, to make up.
division. Completo, a., complete, full. Por
Compartir, to divide, to share.
v., — completely.
,

Compás, m., pair of compasses. Complexion, /., complexion, con-


Compasar, v., to measure with a stitution.
rule and compass, to regulate. Complexo, a., complex, difficult.
Compasión, /., compassion. Complicación, complication.
/.,

Compasivo, a., compassionate. Complicado a., complicate.


Compatibilidad, /.,compatibility. Complicar, v., to complicate.
Compatriota, com., countr}'- Cómplice, com., accomplice,
man, countrywoman, compa- accessory.
triot. Complicidad, /., complicity.
Compendiar, v., to abridge, to Complot, m.; plot, conspiracy.
shorten, to cut short, to con- Componedor, m,., composer, arbi-
dense. trator.
Compendio, m., compendium, Componer, i.v., to compose, to
abridgement, summary. mend, to repair to arrange, ;

Compendioso, a., brief, abridged. to strengthen to accommo-, ;

Compensación, /., compensation, date, to compound, to adjust,


recompense. to make up, to settle. se de, —
Compensar, v., to compensate, to to be composed of, to consist of.
make up, to recompense. de — Componérselas, to arrange, to
to compensate for. manage.
Competencia, /., competition Comportamiento, m., behaviour.
competence, aptitude, compe- Comportarse, r.v., to behave one-
tency. self.
Competente, a., competent, ade- Composición, /., composition, ad-
quate. justment, amicable arrange-
Competer, v., to be due to one. ment.
Competición, /., competition. Compositor, m., composer com- ;

Competidor, m., competitor, rival. positor (printing).


Competir, i.v., to compete, to Compostura, /., composition, com-
contend. posure circumspection.
;

Compilación, /., compilation. Compota, /., jam, preserves.


Compilador, m., compiler. Compotera, /., jam-dish.
Compilar, v., to compile. Compra, /., purchase.
Complacencia, /., complacency, Comprador, m., buyer, purchaser.
compliance, pleasure. Comprar, v., to buy, to purchase.
Complacer, i.v., to please, to — al fiado, to buy on credit.
oblige, to humour, to accom- —

al contado, to buy for cash.
modate. • al día, to buy from hand
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to mouth. —
al por mayor, Comunión, /., communion.
to buy wholesale. en remate, — Comúnmente, adv., commonly,
to purchase in auction. usually, generally.
Comprender, v., to comprehend, to Con, prep., with, by. tal que, — —
understand to comprise, to
; providing, provided that.
include. que, then, therefore, well then,
Comprensible, a., comprehensible. so. —
que adiós Well, good-
Comprensión, /., comprehension, bye !
¡

— todo (or
!


todo eso) ,

comprehensiveness. nevertheless, notwithstanding,


Comprensivo, a., comprehensive. however.
Compresión, /., compression. Conato, m., endeavour, effort,
Comprimir, v., to compress, to exertion, attempt.
constrain, to condense. Concausa, /., joint (or secondary)
Comprobación, /., comprobation. cause.
Comprobante, p.a., proving in., ; Concavidad, /., concavity.
proof, voucher, receipt. Cóncavo, a., concave, hollow.
Comprobar, v., to verify, to prove. Concebible, a., conceivable.
Comprometer, v., to compromise, Concebir, i.v., to conceive, to
to engage, to book, to expose, imagine. Concebido, conceived,
to affect. se, —
to become expressed, couched.
engaged, to bind oneself. Conceder, v., to grant, to con-
Compromisario, m., arbitrator. cede, to give, to allow, to admit.
Compromiso, m., compromise, en- Concedido, a. & p.p., conceded,
gagement. Sin without — , granted.
engagement, without liability. Concejal, m., member of a board
Compuerta, /., lock, sluice, flood- or council, councillor.
gate. Concentración, /., concentration.
Compuesto, a., composed, com- Concepción, /., conception, idea,
pound, complex, made up. comprehension.
Compuesto, m., compound, com- Concepto, m., conceit, judgment,
mixture, composition. opinion, estimation.
Compulsa, /., authentic copy. Conceptuar, v., to conceive, to
Compulsión, /., compulsion, con- judge, to think, to be of
straint. opinion.
Compulsorio, a., compulsory. Concerniente, p.a., concerning.
Computación, /., computation. Por lo —
concerning.
,

Computar, v., to compute. Concernir, i.v. imp., to concern, to


Computista, m., computer, ac- regard, to appertain to.
countant, teller. Concertar, i.v., to concert, to
Cómputo, m., computation, cal- arrange, to regulate, to settle,
culation, estimate. to bargain, to conclude an
Común, a., common, ordinary, agreement to accord.
usual, general. Por lo — , in
;

Concesión, /., concession.


general, usually. Concesionario, m., grantee, con-
Comunicación, /., communication, cessionary.
intercourse. Concha, /., shell tortoise-shell.
Comunicar, v., to communicate, — ;

de nácar, mother-of-pearl.
to impart r.v., to be joined, Conciencia, /., conscience. A —
;

to communicate with one an- conscientiously. En in good — ,

other. earnest, honestly.


Comunidad, /., community. Concienzudo, a., conscientious.

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— en condemned,
Concierto, m., concert agree- Condenado, a., sen-
ment. De — , by common tenced. sentenced
costas,
consent. to pay the costs.
Conciliación, /., conciliation. Condenar, v., to condemn, to
Conciliar, v., to conciliate. el sentence.
sueño, to induce sleep. Condensación, /., condensation,
Concilio, m., council. compression.
Concisamente, adv., concisely, Condensador, m., condenser.
briefly. Condensado, a., condensed. Leche
Concisión, /., conciseness, brevity. condensada, condensed milk.
Conciso, a., concise, brief, laconic. Condensar, v., to condense.
Conciudadano, m., fellow-citizen. Condescendencia, /., condescen-
Concluir, i.v., to conclude, to sion, compliance.
terminate, to finish, to close. Condescender, i.v., to condescend,
— un contrato (or negocio), to to comply.
make a contract or bargain. Condición, /., condition, state,
Conclusión, /., conclusion, end, rank. —
es, conditions, terms.

——
decision. Estar en es, to be fit, all
Conclusivo, a., conclusive. right. A que, on condition
Concluyente, p.a., concluding. that.
Concordancia, /., concordance, Condicionado, a., conditioned.
concord, agreement, harmony. Bien — , in good condition.
Concordar, i.v., to accord, to Condicional, a., conditional.
regulate, to compromise ;
Condicionalmente, adv., condition-
to accord, to agree, to concord. ally.
Concordato, m., concordat, agree- Condicionar, v., to condition, to
ment, arrangement. accord.
Concorde, a., agreeable. Condimentar, v., to dress or season
Concordia, /., concord, agreement. food.
Concretar, v., to concrete, to Condimento, m., condiment, .sea-
combine ; r.v.,to be limited (to). soning.
Concreto, a., concrete. Condiscípulo, m., fellow-student,
Concurrencia, /., convention, con- school-fellow.
currence, coincidence competi- Conducción, conveyance, car-
tion, attendance. Hasta la
;

— /.,
riage, porterage, conduct.
de, to the amount of. Conducente, a., conducive.
Concurrente, m., competitor per- ; Conducir, i.v., to convey, to carry,
son present. to conduct, to lead to direct, ;

Concurrir, v., to concur, to to manage, to conduce r.v., ;

attend, to assist to compete. to behave, to conduct oneself.


— en, to agree.
;

Conducta, /., conduct, behaviour.


Concurso, m., concourse, crowd, Conducto, m., conduct, channel
assembly, contest aid, assist- conduit, sewer, drain. Por — ;

— de acreedores, meeting
;

ance. de, through, tlirough the me-


of creditors. diation of.
Condado, m., county. Conductor, m., conductor, con-
Conde, m., count, earl. veyer, guide, driver guard. ;

Condenable, a., blamable, culpable. Condueño, m., joint-o-wmer, part-


Condenación, /., condemnation. owner.
Es una , —
it is unbearable, Conejo, m., rabbit.
intolerable. Conexión, /., connection.
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Confección, /., confection, making, Conflagración, conñagration.


preparation, make-up. de — Conflicto, ni.,
/.,
conflict, struggle.
prendas, dressmaking. Conformación, /., conformation.
Confeccionador, m., confectioner. Conformar, v., to conform to ;

Confeccionar, v., to make, to comply with, to agree r.v., to


prepare, to complete to make ; accommodate, to agree. se
;


up. con, to accommodate oneself to,
Confederación, /., confederation. to comply with.
Confederado, m., confederate. Conforme, a., conformable, cor-
Confederar, v., to confederate ;
rect, in agreement. con, in —
r.v., to confederate, to league. conformity with.
Conferencia, /., conference, lec- Conforme, adv., as, just as, agree-
ture. ably, according to. a su —
Conferenciante, m., lecturer. deseo, in accordance with your
Conferenciar, v., to confer to ; desire, as requested. los —
hold a conference. reciba, as you receive them.
Conferir, i.v., to confer, to bestow, Conformemente, adv., conform-
to deliberate. ably.
Confesar, i.v., to confess, to ac- Conformidad, conformity,
knowledge. —
de piano, to
/.,
agreement, concord. De by —

,

confess openly. common consent. En , agree-


Confesión, /., confession, acknow- ably, according (or en)
to. De
ledgment. — con, in accordance with.
Confiado, a., confident, secure, Confortar, v., to comfort, to con-
presumptuous entrusted.
; sole.
Confianza, /., confidence, trust, Confraternidad, /., confraternity.
reliance. En —
in confidence,
, Confrontación, /., confrontation,
confidentially. comparison, comparing.
Confiar, v., to confide, to entrust, Confrontar, v., to confront, to
to commit to be confident,
; compare.
to trust. Confundir, v., to confound, to
Confidencial, a., confidential. confuse r.v., to be perplexed,
;

Confidente, m., confident, intimate. or confused.


Confín, m., boundary, border, Confusamente, adv., confusedly.
limit. Confusión, /., confusion, perplex-
Confinar,v., to confine, to border ity. Sufrir una — -, to make a
upon. mistake, to be under a misun-
Confirmación, /., confirmation. derstanding.
Confirmante, p.a., confirmer, con- Confuso, a., confused, confounded,
firming. mixed. En —
confusedly.
,

Confirmar, v., to confirm. Confutación, /., confutation.


Confirmativo (Confirmatorio), a., Confutar, v., to confute.
confirmatory. Congelación, /., congelation, freez-
Confiscación, /., confiscation, for- ing.
feiture. Congelar, v., to congeal, to freeze ;

Confiscar, v., to confiscate. r.v., to congeal.


Confitar, v., to confect. Congestión, /., congestion.
Confite, m., comfit. —
s, dainties. Conglomeración, /., conglomera-
Confitero, m., confectioner. tion.
Confitería, /., confectionery. Congoja, /., anguish, anxiety of
Confitura, /., confiture, confection. mind.
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Congratulación, /., congratulation. knowledge. Tomar de, to—


Congratular, v., to congratulate. take notice of.
Congregación, /., congregation. Conquista, /., conquest.
Congregar, v.. to congregate, to Conquistador, m., conqueror.
assemble. Conquistar, v., to conquer, to
Congreso, m., congress. overcome.
Cónico, a., conical. Consabido, a., already known ;

Conjetura, /., conjecture. above-named, in question,


Conjeturar, v., to conjecture. alluded to.
Conjunción, /., conjunction, union Consagrar, v., to consecrate, to
Conjunto, a., connected m., ;
devote, to dedicate.
whole, aggregate, entirety. En Consanguíneo, a., consanguineous,
— on the whole, altogether,
,
cognate.
in all. Consanguinidad, /., consanguinity.
Conjuntura, /. See Coyuntura and Conscripción, /., conscription.
Conjunción. Conscripto, m., conscript.
Conjuración, /., conspiracy, plot. Consecución, /., attainment.
Conjurar, v., to conjure, to con- Consecuencia, /., consequence.
spire, to summon. Por — therefore. En con- —
Conllevar, v., to aid or help one to
,

sequently, therefore. A de, —


-,

bear, to stand in with. owing to, on account of.


Conmemoración, /., commemora- Consecuente, a., consequent, con-
tion, remembrance. sistent.
Conmensal, nu, messmate, fellow- Consecuentemente, adv., conse-
boarder. quently, necessarily.
Conmensurativo, a., commensurate. Consecutivamente, adv., consecu-
Conmigo, pt'on., with me. tively.
Conmilitón, m., fellow-soldier, Consecutivo, a., consecutive.
comrade. Conseguir, i.v., to attain, to get,
Conmoción, /., commotion, con- to obtain.
vulsion, concussion. Consejero, m., counsellor, adviser.
Conmover, »>., to move, to disturb, Consejo, m., counsel, advice
to affect. council, court. —
de guerra,
;

Conmutación, /., commutation. court martial. —


de adminis-
Conmutador, m., electric switch. tración, board of directors.
Conmutar, v., to commute, to — privado. Privy Council.
change, to barter. Consentimiento, m., consent, ac-
Connivencia, /., connivance. quiescence.
Conocedor, m., connoisseur, judge, Consentir, «.w., to consent, to agree,
critic. to acquiesce. —en, to agree to.
Conocer, to know, to recog-
i.v., Conserva, /., conserve, preserve.
nise, to be acquainted with. — de frutas, preserved fruits.
Darse a —
to make oneself
-,
— alimenticia, preserve, tinned
known. provisions.
Conocido, m., acquaintance. Conservación, /., conservation,
Conocimiento, m., knowledge, ac- keeping.
quaintance, cognisance. de -— Conservador, a. & m., conservator,
embarque, bill of lading.

— preserver, conservative.
directo, through bill of lading. Conservar, v., to conserve, to pre-
Poner en su —
to bring to one's
, serve, to keep. —
se bien, to
knowledge, to inform one. s. — keep well.

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Conservatorio, m., conservatory. Consonante, a. & m., consonant,


Considerable, a., considerable. agreeable, consistent.
Considerablemente, adv., consider- Consonar, v., to agree.
ably. Consorte, com., consort, com-
Consideración, /., consideration, panion.
importance. Ser de to be — Conspicuo, a., conspicuous.

,

of importance. En consi- , Conspiración, /., conspiracy, plot.


dering, in consideration. Tomar Conspirar, v., to conspire, to plot.
en — to entertain.
, Constancia, /., constancy.
Considerado, a., considerate, pru- Constante, a., constant, firm,
dent ;considered. steady. —
de, consisting of.
Considerar, v., to consider, to look Constantemente, adv., constantly,
at, to take into account. steadily.
Consigna, /. (Mil.), watchword. Constar, imp., to be clear, evi-
v.
Consignación, /., consignation, dent. Nos consta, it
is clear
consignment. En on con- — to us, we are awareto our
— —
, ;

signment. knowledge. Hacer to make ,

Consignador, m., sender. (it) appear, to state. de,


Consignar, v., to consign, to to consist of.
assign, to deliver, to address ;
Constelación, /., constellation.
to mention, to record. Consternación, /., consternation.
Consignatario, m., consignee, trus- Constipación, /., constipation, cold
tee, mortgagee. Constipado, m., cold a., having
;

Consigo, pron., with oneself, with a cold.


himself, with yourself. Constipar, v., to cause a cold ;

Consiguiente, a., consequent, con- r.v., to catch cold.


sequential. Por {or de) —

-, Constitución, /., constitution.


consequently. Constitucional, a., constitutional.
Consiguientemente, adv., conse- Constituir, ¡.v., to constitute, to
quently. establish, to appoint. se —
Consistencia, /., consistency, firm- responsable, to hold oneself
ness. (or to become) responsible.
Consistente, a., consistent, solid, Constreñir, i.v., to constrain.
firm. Constricción, /., constriction.
be Construcción, construction,
Consistir,
composed.
v.,
—to consist,
en, to be
to
due to, building. En
/.,

in course of
to consist of. construction. — ,

de buques
Consocio, m., partner, fellow- [or -
— naval), shipbuilding.
partner. Materiales de — shipbuilding
,

Consolable, a., consolable. materials.


Consolación, /., consolation. Constructor, m., constructor,
Consolador (or Consolante), a., builder. — de buques (or
consolatory, consoling. navios)," shipbuilder. de —
Consolar, v., to console. molinos, milh\TÍght.
Consolidación, /., consolidation. Construir, i.v., to build, to con-
Consolidado, a., consolidated. s, — struct, to frame, to construe.
consolidated funds or annuities ; Consuelo, m., consolation, com-
consols. fort, relief. Gastar (or beber)
Consolidar, v., to consolidate. sin — to spend (or to drink)
,

Consonancia, /., consonance, har- to excess.


monv. Cónsul, m., consul.
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Consulado, m., consulate, consul- Contante, m., ready money, cash.


ship. Contar, i.v., to count, to reckon,
Consular, a., consular. Factura to relate. —
con, to depend on,
— consular invoice. Derechos to rely upon, to rest assured,
— -,

es, consular fees. to possess, to enjoy. 20 años, —


Consulta, /., consultation, con- to be twenty years of age.
ference. Contemplación, /., contemplation.
Consultación, /., consultation. Contemplar, v., to contemplate.
Consultante, p. a., consulting; m., Contemporáneo, a., contemporary.
consulter. Contemporizar, v., to temporize.
Consultar, v., to consult. con — Contención, /., contention.
el bolsillo, (fig.) to cut one's Contencioso, a., contentious, quar-
coat according to one's cloth. relsome, litigious in dispute.
;

Consumación, /., consummation, Contender, i.v., to contend.


accomplishment, end. Contendiente, tn., contender.
Consumado, a., consummate, ac- Contener, i.v., to contain, to hold ;

complished, perfect. to restrain, to repress r.v., to ;

Consumado, m., consommé (kind keep one's temper, to contain


of soup). oneself.
Consumar, to consummate,
v., Contenido, m., contents, context.
to finish, to perfect. Contentadizo, a., easy to please.
Consumidor, m., consumer. Bien —easily pleased. Mai
•, —
Consumir, v., to consume, to use, hard to please.
to absorb, to run away with, to Contentamiento, m., contentment.
exhaust r.v., to be spent, to be
; Contentar, v., to content, to satis-
exhausted to wear away. fy r.v., to be contented. Ser

; ;

Consumo, m., consumption, sale. de mal to be hard to please.



,

Articulo de , staple. — s, Contento, a., content, glad.


consumption of naval stores ;
Contento, m., contentment, satis-
a Spanish tax upon provisions. faction, content.
Consunción, /., consumption, Conteo, m., count (of threads).
waste. Contera, /., button, prelude, metal
Contabilidad, /., accounts, keeping tip, ferrule. Por — , finally.
of accounts. Contestable, a., contestable, con-
Contable, m., book-keeper, ac- trovertible.
countant. Contestación, /., reply, answer.
Contacto, m., contact, touch. Contestar, v., (a) to answer, to
Contadero, a., countable. reply.
Contado, a., rare, infrequent, Contexto, m., context.
few De —
instantly. ,Al — Contextura, /., context, contex-

;

for cash, cash. Por de of , ture, frame, texture.


course. Contienda, /., dispute, contest,
Contador, m., accountant coun- ; fray.
ter, auditor, numerator, teller. Contigo, pron., with thee.
— de marina, purser (in the Contigiiedad, /., contiguity, close-
navy). —
de gas, gas meter.

ness.
Contaduría, /., accountant's Contiguo, a., contiguous.
office,auditship, box-office (at Continencia, /., continence, mo-
a theatre, etc.). deration.
Contagio, m., contagion. Continental, a., continental, [air.
Contagioso, a., contagious. Continente, m., continent; mien,
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Contingencia, /., contingency. Contrariedad, /., contrariety, vex-


Contingente, a., contingent. ation, annoyance, disappoint-
Continuación, /., continuation. ment.
A —

below.
, Contrario, a., contrary, opposite.
Continuamente, adv., continually. Al [or por el) —
on the con-
,

Continuar, v., to continue. trary.


Continuidad, /., continuity. Contrarrestar, v., to check, to
Continuo, a., continuous. resist, to oppose, to arrest.
Contorno, m., vicinity, contour, Contrasentido, m., counter-sense.
outline. Contraseña, /., countersign, check.
Contra, prep., against, contrary to. Contrastado, a., hall-marked.
En — •, against. Contrastar, v., to contrast, to
Contraalmirante, m. (or Contral- resist ;to assay metals to ;

mirante), rear-admiral. examine measures and weights.


Contrabandista, /., smuggler, con- Contraste, m., contrast assayer ;

trabandist. of the mint assayer's office


; ;

Contrabando, m., contraband, hall-mark.


smuggling. Contrata, /., contract. a la —
Contracambio, m., re-exchange. gruesa, bottomry bond. de —
Contracción, /., contraction. fletamento, charter-party.
Contraflanza, /., indemnity, bond. Contratación, /., business, trade.
Contradicción, /., contradiction. Contratante, a., contracting WÍ. & ;

Contradictorio, a., contradictory. /., contracting party, contractor.


Contraer, i.v., to contract. — Partes s, —
contracting
deudas, to run into debt. parties.
— matrimonio, to get married. Contratar, v., to contract, to bar-
Contradecir, i.v., to contradict. gain, to trade, to engage.
Contrahacer, i.v., to counterfeit. Contratiempo, m., trouble, mishap,
Contrahecho, a., counterfeit, de- accident.
formed. Contratipo, m., counter-sample,
Contralmirante, m., rear-admiral. match.
Contralor, m., inspector, control- Contratista, m., contractor.
ler. Contrato, m., contract, agreement,
Contramaestre, m., boatswain bargain, deed. —
de aprendi-
mate foreman. zaje, indenture of apprentice-
;

Contramandar,!'., to countermand. ship. —de arriendo {or arren-


Contramarca, /., countermark. damiento), lease, leasehold.
Contra-muestra, /., counter- For —reservado, by private
sample. contract (or treaty).
Contraoferta, /., counter-offer. Contratorpedero. See Cazator-
Contraorden, /., countermand, pedero.
contrary or counter order. Contravalor, m., counter-value,
Contraparte, /., counterpart. equivalent.
Contrapelo, »«., wrong way of hair. Contravención, /., contravention,
A — against the grain.
, violation.
Contrapesar, v., to counterpoise, Contravenir, i.v., to counter vene,
to be equivalent to. to violate, to infringe.
Contrapeso, m., counterpoise. Contraventana, /., window-shutter.
Contrariamente, adv., contrarily. Contribución, contribution, tax,
/.,

Contrariar, v., to contradict, to rate. •



es, rates, taxes.
oppose, to disappoint, to annoy. Contribuir, i.v., to contribute. —
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a,to contribute to, to be instru- Convicción, /., conviction, con-


mental. vincement.
Contributario, m., contributor, Convidado, p.p., invited, m., guest.
tax-payer, rate-payer. Convidar, v., to invite.
Contribuyente, a., contributing, Convincente, a., convincing, per-
instrumental m. & /., contri-
; suasive.
butor, contributory, tax-payer. Convite, m., invitation, feast, ban-
Contrincante, m., opponent, ad- quet.
versary. Convocar, v., to convene, to con-
Controversia, /., controversy. voke, to call together, to call
Controvertir, i. v., to controvert, a meeting.
to dispute. Convocatoria, /., letter of convoca-
Contumacia, /., contumacy, con- tion, edict, call.
tempt of court. Convocación, /., meeting, calling
Contumaz, a., contumacious. of a meeting. —
de acreedores,
Contundente, a., crushing, weighty. meeting of creditors.
Contundir, v., to bruise. Convoy, m., convoy, train.
Contusión, /., contusion, bruise. Convulsión, /., convulsion.
Contuso, a., bruised, hurt. Cooperación, /., co-operation.
Convalecencia, /., convalescence. Cooperador, m., co-operator.
Convecino, a., neighbouring. Cooperativo, a., co-operative.
Convencer, i.v., to convince, to Copa, /., cup, wine-glass gill ;

satisfy. —
se (de), to be con-

crown (of a hat).
vinced or assured. Copete, m., crest, tuft.
Convención, /., convention, con- Copetudo, a., high, lofty.
tract, agreement. Copia, /., copy abundance. Sacar

;

Convencional, a., conventional. una to take a copy.


,

Convenido, a., agreed upon, set- Copiador, m., copier, copying-


tled. book. —
de cartas, letter-
Conveniencia, convenience, /., copying book. —
múltiple,
suitability, fitness, advantage, manifold writer.
advisability; situation. Copiante, m., copying clerk.
Conveniente, a., convenient, suit- Copiar, v., to copy.
able, fit, agreeable, advisable. Copilar, v., to compile.
Convenientemente, adv., conve- Copioso, a., copious.
niently, suitably. Copista, m., coppst.
Convenio, m., convention, agree- Copla, /., couplet, ballad.
ment, consent, arrangement. Copo, m., flake, bundle.
Convenir, i.v., to suit, to agree Copra, /., pith of the cocoa-nut
to fit. — en, to settle, to
;

copra.
;

agree, to accede. Conviene Copropietario, a., jointly owning ;


que . . ., it is well (advisable) co-proprietor.
that .... Copulativo, a., copulative, joining
Convento, m., convent. together.
Convergir, i.v., to converge. Coquina, /., shell-fish, cockle.

Conversación, /., conversation. Coraje, m., courage, valour.


Conversar, v., to converse. Coral, m., coral.
Conversión, /., conversion, change. Corambre, /., hides of animals,
Convertible, a., convertible. pelts.
Convertir, i.v., to convert, to Coraza, /., cuirass.
change. Corazón, m., heart, spirit, courage,
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Corbata, cravat, neck-cloth.


/., Correa, /., leather strap, leash.
Corbeta, corvette (Naut.).
/.. Tener mucha — , not to be
Corcel, m., horse, steed, charger. thin-skinned.
Corcheta, /., eye of a hook or Correaje, m., belting.
clasp. Corrección, /., correction, amend-
Corchete, m., clasp. — s, hooks ment.
and eyes. Entre —

s, in brackets. Correctamente, adv., correctly.
Corcho, cork.
ni., Nadar sin — Correctivo, m., corrective.
to paddle one's own canoe. Correcto, a., exact, correct.
Corcova, /., hump, protuberance. Corrector, m., corrector, amender ;

Corcovado, a., hump-backed. proof-reader.


Cordaje, w., cordage. Corredera, /., runner, (Naut.) log,
Cordel, m., cord, rope. Mozo de log-line track, rail.
— porter.
,
;

Corredizo, a., running. Nudo —


Cordelería, /., cordage, all sorts running knot.
of ropes (Naut.) rigging. Corredor, m., runner, race-horse
;

Cordelero, m., rope-maker, cord- corridor broker.


; de cam- — ;

maker. bios, exchange broker.


Cordero, m., lamb. Corregidor, w., corrector, Spanish
Cordial, a., cordial, affectionate. magistrate, mayor.
Cordialidad, /., cordiality. Corregimiento, m., place or oflice
Cordialmente, adv., cordially. of a Corregidor.
Cordillera, /., ridge or chain of Corregir, i. v., to correct, to amend.
mountains. Correlativo, a., correlative.
Cordón, m., cord, string, lace. Correo, m., post, post-ofiice, mail
Cordoncillo, m., twisted cord, or bag of letters. vuelta de A
braid milling (on a coin).
; — by return of post.
, A —
Cordonero, m., lace-maker, rope- seguido, by return.
maker. Correr, v., to run. —
la cortina,
Cordura, /., prudence, judgment, to draw the curtain. Corre la
wisdom. voz, it is reported, it is said.
Corneta, /., cornet, horn. — se, to be ashamed or con-
Cornete. See Corneta. fused to run, to run away, to
Coro, m., choir, chorus. Saber de shift.
;


con el negocio, to have
— to know by heart.
, charge of the business.
Corona, /., crown wreath. ; Correspondencia, /., correspond-
Coronación, /., coronation. ence.
Coronamiento, m. See Coronación. Corresponder, v., to correspond, to
Coronar, v., to croAvn, to com- answer, to regard to recipro- ;

plete, to perfect, to finish. El cate, to agree. Pagar a quien


fin corona la obra, all is well corresponda, to pay to whom
that ends well. it mayconcern.
Coronel, m., colonel. Correspondiente, a., correspondent,
Corpino, m., waist, bodice. agreeable, suitable.
Corporación, /., corporation. Corresponsal, m., correspondent.
Corporal, a., corporal. Corretaje, m., brokerage.
Corpudo, a., corpulent, bulky. Corrida, course, race, career.
Corpulencia, /., corpulence. — de /.,
toros, bull-fight. De at — ,

Corpulento, a., corpulent, fat. full speed.


Corral, m., yard, court. de — Corrido, a., expert ; abashed,
madera, timber-yard. ashamed.
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Corriente, a., current, plain easy, ; Cortejo, tn., court.


common, ordinar}', general, fair, Cortés, a., courteous, polite.
fluent, running merchantable. Cortesano, a., courteous, courtly.

;

all right. Géneros de con- Cortesano, m., courtier.


sumo
•,

—— , staple commodities. Cortesía, /., courtesy. Días de —


16 del (mes), 16th instant. days of grace. [politely.

Lo , the right thing. See Cortésmente, adv., courteously.


Moneda. Corteza, /., bark, peel, crust.
Corriente, /., current, stream, m., Cortijo, tn., farmhouse, manse.
course, current. Estar al — de, Cortina, /., curtain.
to be conversant with. — de Corto, a., short, small, little. —
aire, current of air, draught. de vista, short-sighted. la A
Corrientemente, adv., currently, corta o a la larga, sooner or
fluently. later.
Corrillo, m. (dim.).
See Corro. Corvadura, /., curv^ature.
Corro, m., circle of people. Corveta, /., curvet (Naut.) ;

Corroboración, /., corroboration. corvette, sloop of war.


Corroborante, a. & m., corro- Corvillo, Mi., bill, pruning-knife.
borative, corroborant. Corvo, a., bent, crooked.
Corroborar, v., to corroborate, to Corzo, m., roe-deer, fallow-deer.
strengthen, to fortify. Cosa, /., thing, matter. Ser de —
Corroer, w., to corrode. ver, to be a thing worth seeing.
Corromper, v., to corrupt. No as —
it does not matter.
Corrosivo, a., corrosive. — de, about.
,

de las seis,A ^— ^

Corrugación, /., corrugation. at about six o'clock. Eso ya es


Corrupción, /., corruption. otra cosa, that is quite another
Corsario, m., corsair, privateer, thing.
pirate. Cosecha, /., crop, harvest, gather-
Corsé, m., corset, stays. ing invention or imagination.
;

Corso, m., cruise. Cosechar, v., to crop, to gather the


Cortadillo, m., drinking-glass, harvest or crop to reap, to ;

tumbler. obtain.
Cortadura, /., cut, cutting. Cosechero, m., harvester, harvest-
Cortamente, adv., scantily. man, grower, wine-cultivator.
Cortante, a., cutting, edged, sharp. Coser, v., to sew, to seam.
Cortaplumas, m., penknife. Cosmético, m., cosmetic.
Cortar, v., to cut, to cut off, to Cosmografía, /., cosmography.
shorten, to abash. se, to be — Cosmopolita, a. & m., cosmo-
ashamed. politan.
Corte, m., cut, cutting, edge (of Cosquillas, f.pl., tickling. No
leaves). —
de vestido, dress sufrir — , not to stand a joke.
length. —
s jaspeados, marbled

Cosquilloso, a., ticklish, easily
edges. -s dorados, gilt edges. offended.
Corte, /., court, courtship. Hacer Costa, coast, shore cost,
la —
to court. La the court, — expense.
/.,
A — de, at the ex-
;


,

Las — the Senate


,

i.e., Madrid. s, pense of. Condenar en s, to


and Congress Houses of Par- sentence (a person) to pay the

;

liament. costs. A toda at all costs.



,

Cortedad, /., smallness, shortness


dryness, curtness. [homage.
; Costado, m., side, flank.
alongside. Puesto al —Al del
Cortejar, v., to court, to pay buque, free alongside.
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Costal, m., sack, bag. Creces, f.pl., increase. Con —


Costanero, a., coasting, coaster. with interest (fig.).
Costar, i.v., to cost. — dificultad Crecido, p.p., grown, incresised ; a.,
{or trabajo), to be very hard large.
or difficult. Creciente, p.a., growing, increasing.
Coste, m., cost. A
y costas, at— Crecimiento, m., increase, growth.
prime cost. Credencial, a., credential. Carta
Costear, v., to pay the cost, to — , credential letter. es, —
defray, to pay for. credentials.
Costera, /., side, outside. Credibilidad, /., credibility.
Costilla, /., rib, stave. Crédito, m., credit, reputation,
—^ y —
Costo, Mí., cost price.
costas, at prime cost. flete y —A credence. Dar a, to give
credence to, to believe, to
seguro, cost, freight, and insur- credit. — en bianco, blank
ance c.i.f credit. — activo, running cre-
— —
;

Costoso, a., costh', expensive. dit. s activos, assets.


Costumbre, /., habit, custom. pasivos, liabilities. Carta de —
Costura, /., seam, needlework, un — to
—Abrir
letter of credit. ,

sewing. —
s, seams (of a ship). open a credit. a descubierto,
Costurera, /., seamstress. open credit.
Cota, /., coat of mail. Credo, m., creed. En un — a
, in
Cotejar, v., to compare, to con- trice, in a moment.
front. Credulidad, /., credulity.
Cotejo, m., comparison. Crédulo, a., credulous.
Cotense, m. (Amer.), coarse browTi Creencia, /., credence, belief, cre-
linen,
Cotí.
canvas.
See Cotin.
dit. Cartas de
Existe la — —
credentials.
de que, a feeling
,

Cotidiano, a., daily. is abroad that.


Cotilla, /., stays. Creer, v., to believe, to think.
Cotin, m., bed-ticking, hammock- Cregiiela, Crehuela,/., linen, osna-
cloth. burgs.
Cotizable, a., quotable. Creíble, a., credible, likely.
Cotización, /., quotation. Crema, /., cream diaeresis.
;

Cotizar, v., to quote (prices). Cremallera, rack. Ferrocarril


Coto, m., land-mark. Poner — a, de — /.,
rack railway.

,

to put a stop to. Crémor, tártaro, cream of


Cotonada, /., cotton cloth, prints. tartar.
Cotorrear, v., to chatter. Creosota, /., creosote.
Cotufa, /., Jerusalem artichoke. Crepé, m. See Crespón.
Coy, m. (Naut.), hammock. Crepúsculo, m., twilight.
Coyuntura, /., joint, articulation ; Crespo, a., crisp, curled.
occasion, juncture. Crespón, m., crape.
Coz, /., kick. Dar coces, to kick. Cresta, /., crest, comb.
Cráneo, m., skull, cranium. Creta, chalk.
/.,

Craso, a., thick, gross, crass. Cretáceo, a., chalky.


Crea, /., linen, crea, white calico. Cretona, /., cretonne. [believer.
— ^para sábanas (S. A.), sheetings. Creyente, p.a., believing ni. & /.,
;

Creación, /., creation. Cría, /., brood, rearing.


Creador, m., founder. Criada, /., female servant, maid.
Crear, v., to create, to make. Criadero, m., plantation, place for
Crecer, i.v., to grow, to increase. breeding, cocoon-bed.
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Criado, m., man-servant, groom. Crucero, tn., cross-bar cruise, ;

Criador, m., breeder. cruiser, cruising-ground.


Crianza, /., creation, breeding, Cruceta, /., cross-piece, head-stick.
manners. Crucifijo, ni., crucifix.
Criar, to create, to breed, to
v., Crudeza, /., crudeness, crudity,
nurse, to nourish, to rear. unripeness severity.
;

Criatura, /., creature, baby, child. Crudo, m., grey cloth, packing
Criba, /., crib, riddle, sieve, screen. cloth, bagging.
Cribar, v., to sift, to screen. Crudo, a., crude, raw. Lienzo —
Cribo, m. See Criba. unbleached linen. Tela cruda,
Cric, m., jack-screw lifting-jack. ; grey cloth. En in the — ,

Crimi'U, m., crime. grey (or raw) state.


Criminal, a. & m., criminal. Cruel, a., cruel.
Crin, /., horse-hair. Crueldad, /., cruelty.
Crinolina, /., crinoline. Crujido, m., crack, crackling,
Crisis, /., crisis. rustling.
Crisma, m., chrism, consecrated Crujir, v., to crackle, to rustle.
oil ; /., head. Cruz, /., cross trial. ; Cruces,
Crisol, m., crucible. wings of a reel.
Crispar, v., to twitch or contract. Cruzada, crusade.
/.,
Cristal, m., crj'stal, glass flint- Cruzado, crossed,
a., trans-
glass. —
de roca, rock crystal.
;

verse. Estarse con los brazos


— tallado, cut glass. tártaro, — — s, to be idle, to do nothing.
cream of tartar. Cruzamiento, m., cross. de —
Cristalería, /., glassware. razas, cross-breeding.
Cristalero, m., glass-worker. Cruzar, v., to cross, to cruise.
Cristalino, a., crystalline. — se, to cross.
Cristalizar, v., to crystallise. Cuaderna, /., frame, timber-work
Criterio, m., criterion, judgment, (Naut.).
opinion. Cuaderno, m., memorandum book,
Crítica, /., criticism, critique. copy-book. —
de escritura,
Criticar, v., to criticise, to judge. writing-book. —
de apuntes,
Crítico, m., critic. note-book.
Crítico, a., critical. Cuadra, m., hall, saloon stable
Croase, m., cotton twills. square. —
de babor, larboard
; ;

Cromático, a., chromatic. quarter.


Cromato, m., chromate. Cuadrado, a. & m., square.
Cromo, ni., chromo, chromium. Cuadrante, m., quadrant, frame.
Cromolitografía, /., chromo litho- Cuadrar, v., to square, to fit, to
graphy. suit, to adjust, to please.
Crónica, /., chronicle. Cuadrilla, /., gang, crew, band of
Cronista, m., chronicler. men.
Cronografía, chronography. Cuadro, m., square, picture, paint-
Cronología, /., chronology. ing, frame of a window. Dis-
Cronológico, a., chronological. poner en s, to —
tabulate.
Cronometría, /., chronometry. En forma de —
in tabular ,

Cronómetro, m., chronometer. form.


Croquis, m. {sing. & pi.), Cuadruplo, a., quadruple, fourfold.
sketch, rough draft. Cuajar, v., to coagulate, to curd
Cruce, m., crossing wing ; —s de to adorn too much to succeed, ;
;

via (rail.), crossings. to have the desired effect; to

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please r.v.,;to coagulate, to Cuartillo, m., pint quarter of a ;

fillup. real quarter of a peck.


Cual, a., which as, like. Cada — ;

Cuarto, m., quarter, room. De


each one. Tal
;

just as it is —

, ;
tres al —
of no moment. , —
all faults. principal, first floor. No tener
Cualidad, /., quality. un — not to possess a farthing.
Cualquier, Cualquiera, a., an}', En — •,

, in quarto.
anyone. Cuartón, tn., quarter, joist, beam,
Cuan, how, as (used only before girder ; measure of liquids.
an adjective, not before a verb). Cuarzo, m., quartz.
Cuando, ad., when, if, even, though. Cuatro, a. & m., four, a few. Más
De en — —from time to time, de — a good many.

, ,

now and then. más, at most. Cuatrocientos, a., four hundred.


— menos, at least. ¿ Hasta ? — Cuba, /., cask for wine, tub.
Until when ? ¿ De cuándo acá ? Cúbico, a., cubic (al).
Since when ? (How is that ?) Cubierta, /., cover, pretext funds ;

'Cuantía, /., quantity, rank, dis- in hand, covering, envelope.


tinction. — principal, lower deck deck
Cuantioso, «., numerous, copious, Bajo —
de ésta, enclosed.
; ;

large, great. Cubiertamente, adv., privately,

—howmás
Cuanto, a., much, as many, as secretly.
much. rico es, tanto Cubierto, m., cover, place at the
más the richer he is,
quiere ser, table. A—
safe. Ponerse a , —
the he wishes to be.
richer to shelter.
— antes, as soon as possible. Cubil, m., lair, couch.
En— a, with regard to. Por Cubilete, m., pan, mug.
— inasmuch
, as. Cubo, tn., cube, bucket, pail. —de
Cuarenta, a., forty. rueda, hub (of a wheel).
Cuarentena, /., forty days Lent Cubrimiento, m., covering.

;

(Naut.) quarantine. Hacer Cubrir, v., to cover, to pay or


to perform (or to go into) qua- balance. —
se, to cover oneself,

rantine. Poner en to put — , to reimburse oneself, to recover.


into quarantine. Cuchara, /., spoon, ladle. de —
Cuaresma, /., Lent. palo, wooden spoon. de mesa, —

Cuarta, /., fourth, fourth part ;


table spoon.
quarter, quart. Cucharada, /., spoonful, ladleful.
Cuartal, m., quarter, dry measure, Meter su —
to have a finger in ,

fourth part of a fanega bread ; the pie.


weighing fourth part of a loaf. Cucharón, m., ladle, soup-spoon.
Cuartear, v., to quarter, to divide Cuchichear, v., to whisper.
into four. Cuchilla, /., knife, large kitchen-
Cuartel, m., quarter, barracks. knife.
Sin —
without quarter.
-
,
— Cuchillada, /., cut or slash with
general, headquarters. a knife, gash.
Cuarterola, /., quarter cask of Cuchillería, /., cutlery.
liquors or fluids firkin. Cuchillo, m., knife. — de mesa,
Cuarterón, m., quartern, quarter,
;

table knife. Pasar a — to put


,

quarter of a pound panel. ;


to the sword.
Cuartilla, /., fourth part of an Cuello, m., neck collar. ;

arroba fourth part of a sheet


; Cuenca, /., bowl, socket (of the
of paper. eye) basin (of a river).
;

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Cuenco, m., bowl. Cuerva, /., crow, rook.


Cuenta, /., account, count. — Cuervo, m., raven, crow.
corriente, account current. A Cuesta, hill, slope. — abajo,
— {or a buena —
), on account. down

/.,
hill; with ease,easy.
Dar —de, to account for, to arriba, up hill with great
relate, to report. Caer en la —

difficulty. A — ;

-s, on one's
to bethink oneself. Corre de back.
mi — leave it to me I \vill look
,


; Cuestión, /., question, dispute,
after that. a mitad, joint problem.
account. A esa —
at that rate.
, Cuestionable, a., questionable.
Darse —
-
de, to notice, to Cuestionar, v., to question, to
realise. —
en descubierto, dispute.
overdrawn account. Pedir s, — Cueva, /., cave, cellar.
to call to account. de resaca — Cuévano, m., basket, hamper.
{or de recambio), return ac- Cuidado, m., care, attention, cau-
count. Tener en —
to bear in , tion, anxiety. Tener to be — ,

mind, to take into account. careful, to take care. Perder


— simulada, pro forma account. — not to trouble (or worry).

,

Por mi —
on my account. No Estar de to be in great

, ,

me tiene it does not pay me. danger, or very ill. Dar to —



,


,

En resumidas s, in short, to cause anxiety. Con care- ,

make a long story short. Vamos fully.


a —
s, let us see how things (or Cuidadosamente, adv., carefully.
matters) stand. —
nueva, new Cuidadoso, careful.
a.,
account. Revisar las s, to — Cuidar, v., to care, to take care, to
audit accounts. look after, to mind, to heed, to
Cuentacorrentista, m. & /., account- attend to. —
se de enviar, to be
current holder. careful (or to trouble) to send.
Cuenta-hilos, m., counting-glass Cuita, /., trouble, care, grief.
(for threads). Culata, /., breech or butt-end of
Cuento, m., story, narrative, tale. a gun.
Cuerda, /., cord, rope. métrica, — Culebra, /., snake.
tape measure. Dar a, to — Culinario, a., culinary.
wind up (a watch or clock). Culminar, v., to culminate.
de plomada, plumb-line. Por Culpa, /., fault, blame. Echar la
debajo de —
underhand, pri-
, — a, to lay the blame on, to
vately', [visedly. blame.
Cuerdamente, adv., prudently, ad- Culpabilidad, /., culpability, guilt.
Cuerdo, a., prudent, discreet. Culpable, a., culpable, guilty,
Cuerna, /., horn vessel, horn. blamable.
Cuerno, m., horn. de ciervo, — Culpar, v., to blame.
hartshorn. Cultivación, /., cultivation, cul-
Cuero, m., hide, pelt, leather, skin. ture.


s al pelo, raw hides, un- Cultivador, m., cultivator.
dressed hides. salado, — Cultivar, v., to cultivate.
brined hide. adobado {or — Cultivo, m., cultivation, culture.
curtido), dressed hide. Culto, a., cultured, polished;
tafilete, morocco leather. m., worship.
Cuerpo, m., body. —a— hand Cultura, /., culture.

,

to hand (conflict). Vino de Cumbre, /., summit, top.


full-bodied wine. Cumpleaños, m., birthday.
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Cumplidamente, adv., completely. Cursante, p.a., frequenting; m.,


Cumplido, a., large, full, complete, student, scholar.
accomplished, perfect. Cursar, v., to frequent, to take a
Cumplido, m., compliment, fulfil- course of studies in a school or
ment. college. —
leyes, to study law
Cumplimentar, v., to compliment, (or to study for the Bar)
to carry out. Cursivo, a., italic.
Cumplimentero, a., complimentar3\ Curso, m., course, direction ;

Cumplimiento, m., compliment, career school course, course


;

accomplishment, perfection, of lectures or classes rate,


Dar — i

Ultimo — ;

expiration.
Andarse en -
— s, to
a,
stand on
to fulfil. price.
closing price.
bolsa,
al cerrarse la — de la


ceremony. bolsa, closing price. Primer
Cumplir, to fulfil, to execute,
v., de la bolsa, opening price. -

to discharge, to comply, to Curtido, a., accustomed, weather-


accomplish. —
años, to reach beaten tanned.
one's birthday. con, to carry — Curtidor, m.,
;

tanner, currier,
out. Nos cumple añadir, we leather-dresser.
have (yet) to add. Curtidos, m.pl., tanned leather.
Cumulative, a., cumulative. Curtiduría, /., tan-yard.
Cuna, /., cradle. [increase. Curtimiento, m., tanning.
Cundir, v., to spread, to grow, to Curtir, i'., to tan leather, to inure.
Cuña, /., wedge. Curva, /., curve (Naut.) knee. ;

Cuñado, m.. Cuñada, /., bro- Curvatura, /., curvature.


ther-in-law and sister-in-law. Curvo, a., curved, bent.
Cuneiforme, a cuneiform, wedge-
,
Cúspide, /., peak, sharp point.
shaped. Custodia, /., custody.
Cuñete, m., keg. Custodio, m., guard, keeper,
Cuño, m., die for coining money. watchman.
Cuoeiente, m., quotient. Cutí, m. See Cotin.
Cuota, /., quota, fixed share, Cutis, m. skin.
instalment. Cuyo, pron., of which, whose.
Cupé, m., landau.
Cupón, Mí., coupon, dividend
warrant. Dable, a., easy, possible.
Cura, /., cure rn., priest, curate.
;
Dactilografía, /., typewriting.
Curación, /., cure, healing. Dactilógrafo, m., typist.
Curador, m., overseer, guardian, Dactilógrafa, /., lady-typist.
curator, trustee. Dádiva, /., gift, present.
Curaduría, /., guardianship. Dadivoso, a., generous, liberal.
Curandero, m., quack (doctor). Dado, m., die pL, dice p.p.
— ; ;

Curar, i»., to cure, to heal to salt, ; given. consumo, in view


el
to cure. —
se en salud, preven-

of the consumption.
tion is better than cure. Dador, m., bearer.
Cureña, /., gun-carriage. Daga, /., dagger.
Curia, /., court, tribunal care, Dama, /., lady, dame. Juego de

;

skill. s, game of draughts.


Curiosidad, /., curiosity, sight. Damascena, /., damson.
Curioso, a., curious, strange, fine. Damasco, m., damask.
Cursado, a., accustomed, habit- Danza, /., dance.
uated. Danzante, m. & /., dancer.

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Danzar, v., to dance. Deber, v., to owe (must, ought,


Dañar, v., to hurt, to harm, to etc.). Yd. debe de haber reci-
damage r.v., to be damaged. bido, you must have received.
;

Dañino, a., hurtful, harmful. Deber, m., duty. Creer de su —


Daño, m., harm, damage, hurt. to think it one's duty.
Hacer •— to harm, to hurt.
•, Debidamente, adv., duly.
Dañoso, a., harmful, injurious. Debido, a. or p.p., due, o^v^ng.
Dar, I, v., to give to hit, to strike, Debiente, p.a., owing m. & /.,
to beat, to knock.
;


de comer, debtor.
:

to feed. —
en el bianco {or en Débil, a., weak, feeble.
ello), to hit the nail on the head. Debilidad, /., debility, weakness,
— - fiado, to give credit. — feebleness, languor.
prestado, to lend. —
con, to

Debilitación, /., debilitation.
meet, to come across. —
de si, Debilitar, v., to debilitate, to
to stretch. —
a la calle, to weaken.
overlook the street. de — Débilmente, adv., weakly, feebly.
barato, to allow for the sake of Débito, m., debit, debt. Cuenta
peace. —
memorias, to give

• de — debit-account, debit-note.
,

one's regards (or respects). Década, decade, /.


— en manias, to be foolish. Decadencia, /., decay, decline.
— de mano, to depreciate. Ir en —
, to be on the decline.
— a luz, to give birth to ; Decadente, p.a., declining, decay-
print, to publish. ing.
Darse, i.r.v., to yield, to give in. Decaer, i.v., to decay, to decline, to
— a, to begin. No se me da languish, to grow weak.
nada, I don't care. por — Decagramo, m., decagramme,
vencido, to surrender. iNIe doy weight of ten grammes.
por vencido, I give it up. las — Decámetro, m., decametre, length
manos, to shake hands.

— of ten metres.
maña, to contrive. prisa — Decampar, to decamp.
v.,
{or priesa), to make haste. Decantar, to decant, to draw
v.,
Dardo, m., dart. otl ; to cry up, to exaggerate.
Dársena, /., dock, wet-dock, grav- Decatizar. See Dicatizar.
ing-dock, basin. Decena, /., number of ten.
Data, /., date. Decencia, /., decency.
Datar, v., to date. Decentar, i.v., to commence, to tap.
Dátil, m., date (fruit). Decente, a., decent, convenient,
Dato, m., datum. — s, data, reasonable.
particulars. Decentemente, adv., decently,
De, prep., of, from. — día, by
— fairly.
day. — noche, by night. Decepción, deception.
/.,
día en día, from day to day. Dechado, sample, pattern,
m.,
— intento, on purpose. design, model, standard.
Debajo, adv. & prep., below, Decible, a., expressible.
underneath. —
de, under.
- •
Decidir, v., to decide, to determine,
de mano, underhand, privately. to resolve. —
se (a), to decide,
Debate, m., debate, discussion. to be determined.
Debatir, v., to debate, to dis- Deci^amo, m., decigramme,
cuss. 1-lOth of a gramme.
Debe, m., debtor, debit. Dr. —y Decilitro, m., decilitre, 1-lOth
haber, debit and credit, of a litre

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Decimal, a., decimal. Dedal, m., thimble.


Decímetro, m., decimetre, 1-lOth Dedicación, /., dedication.
of a metre. Dedicar, v., to dedicate, to devote.
Decir, i.v., to say, to tell. Es — — se a, to devote oneself, to
that is to sa-y. Por mejor — apph^ oneself to, to be engaged
rather, that is. — por — , to in.
talk for the sake of talking. A Dedicatoria, /., dedication.
— verdad, to tell the truth, if Dedillo, m. (dim.), a little finger.
the truth must be told. Saber al — to know by heart.
— —
,

Decir, ni., saying. es, rumours, Dedo, m., finger. del pie, toe.
talk.
— —
A dos s de, at the brink of.
Decisión, /., decision, determina- meñique, little finger. —
tion, resolution. pulgar, thumb. — del corazón,
Decisivo, a., decisive, final. middle finger.
Declamación, declamation, dis- Deducción, /., deduction. Bajo
course.
/.,

(or con) —de, deducting, on


Declamar, v., to declaim, to deduction of.
harangue. Deducir, i.v., to deduce, to infer ;

Declaración, declaration, mani- to deduct.


fest. — /.,
consular, consular Defecto, m., defect, failing, fault.
declaration. Defectuoso, a., defective, imper-
Declarado, a., declared, plain, fect, faulty.
open. Defender, i.i'.,to defend, to protect.
Declarante, m., declarer. Defendible, a., defensible, tenable.
Declarar, v., to declare, to mani- Defensa, /., defence, protection.
fest. Defensable, a., defensible.
Declinación, /., dechnation, des- Defensiva, /., defensive. A la —
cent, fall ; declension (of nouns). on the defensive.
Declinar, t^., to decline, to descend, Defensivo, a., defensive.
to fall. Defensor, m., defender, supporter,
Decoloración, /., discolouration, patron.
loss of colour. Deferencia, /., deference.
Decolorar, v., to discolour, to lose Deferente, a., deferent.
colour. Deferir, i.v., to defer.
Decomisar, v., to confiscate, to Deficiencia, /., deficiency.
seize, to forfeit. Deficiente, a., deficient, defective,
Decomiso, m. .confiscation, seizure. faulty.
Decoración, /., decoration, orna- Déficit, m., deficit, deficienc3\
ment. Definición, /., definition.
Decorador, m., decorator. Definido, a., definite.
Decorar, v., to decorate, to adorn. Definir, v., to define, to describe,
Decoro, m., decorum, decency, to determine.
respect. Definitivamente, adv., definitive]}'.
Decoroso, a., decorous, decent. Definitivo, a., definite, definitive,
Decrecer, i.v., to decrease, to positive.
diminish. Deformar, v., to deform.
Decremento, m., decrement, de- Deforme, a., deformed.
crease. Defraudación, /., defraudation,
Decrépito, a., decrepit. fraud.
Decretar, v., to decree, to resolve. Defraudador, m., defrauder, de-
Decreto, m., decree, resolution. faulter.

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Defraudar, i^., to defraud, to cheat, Deliberación, /., deliberation.


to disappoint. Deliberar, v., to deliberate.
Defunción, /., death. Certificado Delicadez, /., delicacy, tenderness.
de — , death certificate. Delicadeza, /., delicateness, ten-
Deg:encrar, v., to degenerate. derness, delicacy.
Degollar, i.v., to behead, to decapi- Delicado, a., delicate, tender, weak,
tate. thin, slender.
Degradación, /., degradation. Delicia, /., delight.
Degradar, v., to degrade. Delicioso, a., delightful.
Dehesa, /., pasture-ground. Delincuente, p.a. & m., delinquent,
Dejación, /., leaving or giving up, offender.
resignation, rehnquishing. Delincación,/., delineation.
Dejar, v., to leave, to let, to allow. Delinear, v., to delineate.
— dicho, to leave word. de — Delinquir, v., to offend, to trans-
hacer, to fail to do. No puedo gress the law.
— de escribir, I cannot help Delirar, v., to delirate, to rave.
writing. No deja de ser .... Delirio, m., delirium.
it is rather ajuicio de..,
. . .
— Delito, m., fault, crime, guilt.
to leave to discretion. Delusivo, a., delusive.

. . .

acreditado {or cargado), to Delusorio, a., deceitful, fallacious,


credit (or debit). delusive.
Dejo, m., end, taste, result, Demagogo, ni., demagogue.
effect. Demanda, demand, claim,
Delación, /., accusation, delation. inquiry. —/.,
judicial, action at
Delantal, m., apron. law, legal proceedings. Entablar
Delante, adv., before, in front of. — to take (legal) proceedings.
,

Delantera, /., front, advantage, Demandado, m. defendant.


start. Coger (tomar or llevar) Demandador, m. See Deman-
la — to get the start of, to
, dante.
have an advantage over. Demandante, m. & /., claimant,
Delantero, a., foremost, first, appellant, plaintiff.
forward Demandar, v., to demand, to ask,
Delatable, a., blamable. to claim to prosecute.
;

Delatante, p.a. & m., accuser. Demarcación, /., demarcation.


Delatar, v., to accuse, to denounce, Demarcar, v., to mark out limits.
to inform. Demás, a., remaining, remainder.
Delator, m., accuser, informer. Lo — the , Los —rest. (or las) •

•,

Del credere, m., del credere. the the others. Y


rest, de así
Delegación, /., delegation. lo— and so on. Estar — to be
, ,

Delegado, n., delegate, deputy. superñuous, to be over and


Delegar, v., to depute, to delegate. above. No estar — not to be
— moreover.
,

Deleitable, a., delightful. amiss. Por lo ,

Deleitar, v., to delight. Demasía, / excess, abundance.


Deleite, m., delight. En — ,

excessively, too much.


-,

Deleitoso, a., delightful. Demasiadamente, adv., exces-


Deletrear, v., to spell. se, to — sively, too.
spell, to be spelt. Demasiado, a. & adv., excessive ;

Deletreo, ni., spelling. enough, too much, excessivel3\


Deleznable, a., brittle, fragile. Eso ya es —
that is too bad. ,

Delgadez, /., thinness, slenderness. Demencia, /., dementia, madness.


Delgado, a., thin, light, delicate. Demente, a., mad, frantic.
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Demérito, m., demerit. Denunciación, /., denunciation,


Demeritorio, a., without merit. denouncement.
Democraoia, /., democracy. Denunciar, v., to denounce, to
Demócrata, m., democrat. advise, to give notice, to pro-
Democrático, a., democratic. claim.
Demoler, i.v., to demolish, to level Deparar, v., to offer, to present.
with the ground. Departamento, m., department,
Demolición, /., demolition. compartment.
Demonio, m., demon. Departir, v., to divide, to separate;
Demora, /., delay, demurrage. to dispute, to converse.
Sin •

— , wthout delay. Dependencia, /., dependence, busi-


Demorar, v., to delay, to remain. ness, affair.
Demostrable, a., demonstrable. Depender, v., to depend. de, to — -

Demostración, /., demonstration. depend on.


Demostrar, i.v., to demonstrate, to Dependiente, a., dependent, de-
pro\'e. pending m., clerk, assistant.
;

Demostrativo, a., demonstrative. Deplorable, a., deplorable, lament-


Denario, a., tenth. able.
Denegación, /., denial, refusal. Deplorar, v., to deplore, to lament,
Denegar, i.v., to deny, to refuse. to mourn.
Denegrecer, i.v., to blacken, to Deponente, a. & m., deponent,
darken. \\'itness.
Denigrar, v., to blacken. Deponer, i.v., to depose, to declare
Denodadamente, adv., boldly, re- judicially.
solutel}-. Deportación,/., deportation, trans-
Denodado, a., bold, intrepid, portation.
audacious. Deportar, v., to transport, to
Denominación, /., denomination. deport.
Denominar, v., to denominate. Deporte, m., diversion, pastime,
Denostar, i.v., to insult. sport.
Denotar, v., to denote. Deposición, /., deposition, declara-
Densamente, adv., densely, closely. tion, testimon}'.
Densidad, /., density, closeness, Depositador, m., depositor,
denseness. pledgee.
Denso, a., dense, thick. Depositante, a. & m., depositing;
Dentado, a., dentated, indented, depositor, pledger.
serrated. Depositaría, /., depository.
Dentadura, /., set of teeth. Depositario, m., depositary, depo-
Dentellado, a. dented. sitor, trustee, receiver.
Dentera, /., pain or sensation in Depósito, m., deposit, depository,
the teeth. Dar —
to set one's, warehouse, depot tank, reser-

;

— de
teeth on edge. voir. En bond.
-
•, in
Dentífrico, a. & m., dentifrice, maderas, timber-yard.
tooth powder. Polvos — s, Deprecar, v., to deprecate.
tooth powder. Deprecativo, Deprecatorio, a.,

Dentista, m., dentist. deprecatory.


Dentro, adv., within. de dos — Depreciación, /., depreciation, de-
meses, in the course of two crease in price, depression.
months. —
de poco, shortly. Sufrir — , to depreciate.
Denuesto, m., insult, afíront. Depresión, /.,depression.
Denuncia, /., denunciation. Depresivo, a., depressive.

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Deprimir, v., to depress. Derretir, i.v., to liquefy, to melt,


Depuración, /., purification, clear- to dissolve, to fuse. — se, to
ing up. melt, to become liquid.
Depurar, v., to cleanse, to purity, Derribar, v., to demolish, to knock
to clear up. down, to throw down.
Derecha, /., right hand, right side. Derrochador, m., spendthrift.
A la —
to the right, on the
, Derrochar, v., to waste, to squan-
right hand. A s, (or a las —
s,) — der.
right, well done. A tuertas Derroche, m., waste, dissipation.
o a —
s, right or wrong. A las Derrota, /., ship's course
— rout,

;

s, to the backbone. overthrow, defeat. estimada,


Derechamente, adv., rightly, di- dead reckoning.
rectly. Derrotar, v., to rout, to defeat.
Derecho, a., right, straight ; m. Derrotero, m., ship's course
right, justice, law, claim, title course, conduct, action.
— s, — aduaneros,
dues, fees. s Derruir, v., to demolish, to des-

—— de entrada,
Customs' duties. consulares, s troy, to ruin.
consular fees. Derrumbamiento, m., precipita-
Customs' — de co-
duties. •
s tion, collapse.
mercio, trade dues. — de s faro, Derrumbar, v., to precipitate, to
lighthouse charges dues). (or throw down. —se, to sink
— comercial, commercial law. down, to tumble down.
— de gentes, law nations. of Desabono, m., prejudice, discredit,
— de puerto, harbour dues.
-
injury.
— marítimo, maritime law.
-s

Desabor, m., insipidity, dejection.


Dar — to a, — deentitle to. -s Desabotonar, v., to unbutton.
dique y de puerto, dock and Desabrido, a., tasteless, insipid,
town dues. Tener — to have a, sour, hard, bleak, sharp, dis-
a right to, to be entitled to. gusted.
Derechura, /., right way, rectitude. Desabrigar, v., to uncover, to
En — , straight, directly. strip, to deprive of shelter.
Deriva, /., ship's course. Ir a la Desabrigo, m., destitution, naked-
- —
to be adrift.
•, ness.
Derivación, /., derivation. Desabrimiento, m., insipidity, se-
Derivar, v., to derive. de, to — • verity, dejection.
be derived from, to be due to. Desabrochar, v., to unclasp, to
Derogación, /., derogation, dete- unbutton.
rioration. Desacato, m., disrespect, incivility.
Derogar, v., to derogate, to annul, Desacertado, a., inconsiderate, im-
to reform. prudent.
Derogatorio, a., derogatory. Desacertar, i.v., to make a mis-
Derramamiento, m., effusion, take, to err.
waste, spilling. Desacierto, m., mistake, error.
Derramar, v., to leak, to waste, to Desacomodado, a., destitute, out
spill, to spread, to scatter, to of employment.
shed. Desacomodar, v., to incommode,
Derrame, m., leaking, leakage. to molest.
Derredor, m., circumference, cir- Desacomodo, m., loss of a place or
cuit. Al [or en) round about. — , position.
Derretimiento, m., thaw, melting, Desacordar, i.v., to untune. — se,
fusion. to be forgetful, to disagree.

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Desacorde, a., discordant. Desahogo, m.., ease, freedom, vent,

Desacostumbrado, a., unusual, convenience.


unaccustomed. Desahuciar, v., to despair, to give
Desacostumbrar, v., to disuse, to up, to dismiss, to e\áct.
lose the custom. Desahucio, w., eviction.
Desacreditar, to discredit.
v., Desairado, a., disregarded,
Desacuerdo, m., disagreement, slighted ;
graceless dishon- ;

discordance, error. oured (bill or draft).


Desafecto, a., disaffected. Desairar, v., to slight, to disre-
Desaferrar, v., to raise, weigh spect, to dishonour (a draft), to
anchors. disappoint.
Desafianzar, v., to withdraw the Desaire, m., slight, rebuff, dis-
security. respect, snub.
Desafiar, v., to defy, to dare, to Desajustar, v., to unfit. se, not —
challenge. to fit, to disagree.
Desafición, /., disaffection. Desajuste, m., disagreement.
Desafío, m., challenge, duel. Desalentar, i.v., to discourage.
Desaforado, a., disorderly, very Desaliento, m., discouragement,
large, impudent, outrageous. dismay, faintness.
Desaforar, i. v., to deprive of one's Desaliñar, v., to disarrange, to
rights, to redeem a property. make sloven or dirty.
Desaforo, m., redeeming a per- Desaliño, w., carelessness, sloven-
petual lease. liness, negligence of dress.
Desafortunado, a., unfortunate, Desalmado, a., inhuman, pro-
unlucky. fligate.
Desafuero, w., excess, outrage, Desalojar, v., to dislodge.
open violence. Desamarrar, v., to unmoor a ship,
Desagradable, a., disagreeable, to untie r.v., to break adrift
;

unpleasant. from the moorings.


Desagradar, v., to displease, to Desamortizar, v., to disentail.
offend, not to suit. Desamparar, v., to abandon, to
Desagradecido, a., ungrateful. forsake, to leave, to desert.
Desagrado, >«., discord, displea- Desamparo, m., abandonment,
sure, harshness. desertion.
Desagraviar, v., to give satisfac- Desamueblado, a., unfurnished.
tion, to repair an injury, to Desamueblar, v., to unfurnish.
relieve, to vindicate. Desanclar, v., to weigh anchor.
Desagravio, m., relief, satisfaction, Desandar, v., to undo, to go back
vindication, justice, vengeance. by the same way.
Desagregar, v., to separate. Desanimado, a., dull, flat dis- ;

Desaguadero, m., channel, drain. couraged.


Desaguador, m., channel, conduit, Desanimar, v., to discourage, to
water-pipe. damp.
Desaguar, v., to drain, to draw off Desanudar, v., to untie, to loosen.
water, to now into the sea. Desapacible,a., sharp, rough, harsh.
Desagüe, m., drain, drainage, Desaparecer, i.v., to disappear.
outlet. Desaparejar, v., to unharness, to
Desaliogado, a., free, easy, impu- unrig.^
.,
dent. Desaparición, /., disappearance.
Desahogar, v., to ease pain. se, — Desapego, m., coolness, indiffer-
to give vent to one's feelings.

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Desapercibido, a., unprovided, un- Desatinadamente, adv., inconsi-


prepared, unnoticed. Pasar — derately, indiscreetly, wildly.
to overlook. Desatinado, a., extravagant, fool-
Desapiadado, a., merciless. ish, irregular, wild.
Desapreciar, v., to depreciate. Desatinar, v., to wander, to talk
Desaprobación, /., disapprobation. nonsense.
Desaprobar, i.v., to disapprove Desatino, m., extravagance, irre-
(of), to reprove. gularity, wildness, nonsense.
Desapropiación, /., alienation. Desavenencia,/., discord, disagree-
Desapropiar, v., to deprive. se, — ment, misunderstanding.
to expropriate. Desavenido, a., not in agreement.
Desapropio, m., alienation, trans- Desavenir, i.v., to disconcert, to
fer of property. discompose. —
se, to disagree.
Desaprovechar, v., to waste, to Desaventajado, a., disadvantage-
misuse. ous.
Desapuntar, v., to unstitch, to Desayunarse, v., to breakfast.
rip up. Desayuno, m., breakfast.
Desarbolar, v., to unmast a ship. Desazón, m., insipidity, disgust,
Desarmamiento, m., disarmament. displeasure.
Desarmar, v., to disarm. Desazonado, a., unfit, peevish,
Desarme, m., disarming of ships impertinent, ill-humoured.
or troops. Paga de —
paving ,
Desazonar, v., to disgust, to vex.
oft". Desbancar, v., to circumvent, to
Desarraigar, v., to eradicate, to cut out, to supplant.
extirpate. Desbaratar, v., to defeat, to break,
Desarraigo, m., eradication. to interrupt, to upset (a plan).
Desarreglado, a., immoderate, Desbarajuste, m., derangement,
extravagant, lawless, out of disorder, confusion.
order. Desbastar, v., to plane, to smooth,
Desarreglar, v., to disorder, to put to polish, to waste.
out of order, to discompose. Desbocado, a., with the mouth
Desarreglo, m., disorder, derange- broken, wild (horse).
ment, confusion, irregularity. Desbocar, v., to break the brim
Desarrollar, v., to develop. of a mug, etc. —
se, to be
Desarrollo, m., development. wild, hard-mouthed (applied to
Desasir, i.v., to loosen, to give up. horses)
— se, to extricate oneself. Desbordar, v., to overflow. — se,
Desasosegar, i.v., to disquiet, to to overflow.
disturb. Descabalgar, v., to dismount, to
Desasosiego, m., restlessness. alight.
Desastre, m., disaster, misfortune. Descabellado, a., dishevelled, dis-
Desatado, a., loose, untied. orderly wild, rash.
Desatar, /., to untie, to loosen. Descabezado, a., beheaded, light-
— se, to give way, to give rein to. headed.
Desatención, /., want of attention. Descabezar, v., to behead, to
Desatender, i.v., to disregard, to surmount.
pay no attention to. Descalabrado, a., injured.
Desatentado, a., inconsiderate, Descalabrar, v., to break the head,
careless. to hurt, to disable (Naut.).
Desatento, a., inattentive, care- Descalabro, m., misfortune, con-
less, rude. siderable loss.

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Descalzar, v., to pull ofí the shoes Descascarar, v., to decorticate, to


and stockings to remove or husk.

;

take away. se, to take off Descendencia, /., descent.


one's shoes and stockings. se — Descendente, a., descending.
los guantes, to pull ofí one's Descender, i.v., to descend, to go
gloves. down, to let do\vn.
Descalzo, a., barefoot, barefooted. Descendiente, p.a., descending
Descaminado, a., misguided, m., descendant.
WTong. Descensión,/., descensión, descent.
Descaminar, v., to mislead, to lead Descenso, m., descent, decline,
astray. —
se, to go astray. fall. En —
on the decline.
,

Descamino, m., seizure of smug- Descerrajar, v., to take off the


gled goods deviation, error.
; lock, to discharge (firearms).
Descansadamente, adv., easily, Descifrar,^ .,to decipher,to unravel.
without trouble. Desclavar, v., to unnail, to draw
Descansado, a., quiet, eas}-. out nails.
Descansar, v., to rest, to repose, Descobijar, v., to uncover.
to sleep. Descolgar, i.v., to unhang, to take
Descanso, m., rest, repose, quiet ; down r.v.,
; to come down
landing (of stairs). gently, to glide down.
Descaradamente, adv., boldly, im- Descollar, i.v., to excel r.v., to

;

pudently, in a barefaced man- exceed. sobre, to surpass.


ner. Descolorar, v., to discolour r.v.,
;

Descarado, bold, impudent.


a., to lose colour, to fade.
Descarga, /., unloading, volley, Descolorido, a., discoloured, pale.
discharge, clearing (of a ship). Descolorir, v., to discolour, to lose
— de Aduana, clearance at the colour.
Custom-house. —
general del Descomedido, a., rude, haughty,
costado del navio, broadside insolent.
of a man-of-war. Descomedirse, r.v., to be rude or
Descargadero, m., wharf, unload- disrespectful.
ing place. Descómodo, a., inconvenient, in-
Descargador, m., discharger, un- commodious.
loader. Descomodidad, /., inconvenience,
Descargar, v., to discharge, to incommodity.
unload, to unship to fire to
; ; Descompasado, a., excessive, dis-
acquit, to take up (a draft). propor tionable
Descargo, m., discharge, acquittal, Descomponer, i.v., to discompose ;

acquittance, receipt. to decompose r.v.,


; to be
Descaro, m., impudence, forward- indisposed, to be out of order,
ness. to break down (machinery).
Descarriar, v., to lead astray, to Descomposición, /., discomposi-
mislead. —
se, to go astray, tion, disagreement, disorder
to lose one's way. decomposition.
Descarrilar, v., to derail, to leave Descompostura, /., discomposition,
the rails (Rail.). discomposure, confusion, slo-
Descarrilamiento, m., derailment. venliness.
Descartar, v., to discard, to dis- Descompuesto, a., audacious, im-
miss, to reject, to put aside. modest out of order.

;

se (de), to discard, to get Descomunal, a., uncommon, im-


rid of. moderate.
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Desconcertado, a., disorderly, dis- Descotar, v., to remove.


arranged, disconcerted. Descote, m., opening of a dress at
Desconcertar, i. v., to discompose, the neck.
to disconcert r.v., to disagree.
; Descoyuntamiento, m., disloca-
Desconcierto, m., discomposure, tion, luxation.
disorder. Descoyuntar, v., to dislocate to ;

Desconcordar, i.v., to discord, to vex, to molest.


disagree. Descrecencia, /., decrement.
Desconfiado, a., diffident, distrust- Descrecer, i.v., to decrease.
ful. Descrecimiento, m., decrease.
Desconfianza, diffidence, dis- Descrédito, m., discredit. Caer
trust, want
/.,
of confidence. en — , to become
discredited.
Desconfiar, v., to distrust, to Descreer, to disbelieve.
v.,
mistrust, to suspect r.v., ; to Describir, v., to describe, to draw.
doubt. —
de, to beware of. Descripción, /., description.
Desconformar, v., to dissent, to Descriptivo, a., descriptive, des-
differ ;r.v., to discord, to cribing.
disagree. Descripto, p.p., described.
Desconiorme, a., disagreeing, dis- Descuadernar, v., to unbind (a
cordant, unlike. book).
Desconformidad, /., disagreement, Descuajar, v., to dissolve, to
inequality. liquefy, to eradicate to ;

Desconocer, i v., to disown, not to frighten.


know, to be unacquainted with. Descuajo, m., eradication.
Desconocido, a., ungrateful, un- Descuartizar, v., to quarter, to
known m., stranger.
; carve.
Desconocimiento, m., ungrateful- Descubierta, /., recognition. A la
ness. — openly, clearly.
,

Desconsiderado, inconsiderate,
a., Descubierto, a., uncovered m., ;

imprudent, thoughtless. uncovered part, part discovered


Desconsolación, /., disconsolation. balance of accounts. A in —

,

Desconsolado, a., disconsolate. blank. Al openly, mani-



,

Desconsolar, i.v., to afflict. festly. En without funds in


,

Desconsuelo, m., affliction, trou- hand, unpaid, overdrawn (an


ble, disconsolation. account). Letra en , bill —
Descontar, i.v., to discount, to unprovided for.
abate, to lessen, to detract. Descubridor, m., discoverer.
Descontentadizo, a., particular, Descubrimiento, m., discovery.
discontented, hard to please. Descubrir, v., to discover, to
Descontentar, v., to discontent, to disclose, to make visible r.v., ;

displease. to take off one's hat.


Descontento, m., discontent. Descuello, m., excessive stature
Descontento, a., discontent, dis- or height pre-eminence, su-
;

satisfied. periority, loftiness.


Descontinuar, v., to discontinue. Descuento, m., discount, decrease,
Desconvenir, i.v., to disagree. allowance. A below par. — ,

Descortés, a., impolite, uncivil. Descuidadamente, adv., carelessly.


Descortesía, /.< discourtesy. Descuidado, a., careless, negligent,
Descoser, v., to unseam. unaware (s).
Descolado, a., opened, cut away ; Descuidar, u., to neglect, to over-
decollete (Ft.). look, to forget, to lay aside

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r.v., to make oneself easy, to Desembargar, v., to raise (or take


be forgetful. off) an embargo, to remove an
Descuido, m., carelessness, negli- attachment.
gence, omission, oversight. Desembargo, m., raising an em-
Desde, prep., since, after, from. bargo, removal of an attach-
— luego, from hence, imme- ment.
diately. —
entonces, from that Desembarque, m., landing, coming
time forward. niño, from — on shore, clearing, clearance.
childhood. —
aquí, from this Desembarrancar, v., to get (a ship)
place. oft the shore.
Desdecir, i.v., to give the lie to, to Desembaular, v., to empty a trunk.
differ, to disagree r.v., to ; Desembocadero, m., mouth of a
gainsay, to retract, to go back river or canal.
on one's word. Desembocar, to flow into, to
Desdén, m., disdain, scorn. empty into, to enter.
Desdeñar, v., to disdain, to scorn, Desembolsar, v., to disburse, to
to despise. expend.
Desdeñoso, a., disdainful, con- Desembolso, m., disbursement,
temptuous. expenditure. Estar en to be — ,

Desdicha, /., misfortune, calamity, out of pocket. [face.


unhappiness. Desembozar, v., to uncover the
Desdichadamente, adv., unhappily, Desembozo, m., uncovering the
unfortunately. face.
Desdichado, a., unfortunate, un- Desemejante, a., dissimilar, un-
happy, wretched. Hke.
Desdorar, v., to take off the gild- Desemejanza, /., unlikeness, dif-
ing to sully, to tarnish.
; ference.
Desdoro, tn., dishonour, blemish. Desemejar, v., to be dissimilar or
Deseable, a., desirable. unlike.
Desear, v., to desire, to wish. Ser Desempacar, v., to unpack, to
de —
to be desirable.
, unbale r.v., to grow calm.
;

Desecar, v., to dry. Desempaquetar, v., to unpack.


Desechado, a., refused, rejected. Desemparejar, v., to unmatch, to
Desechar, v., to refuse, to reject, part, to be separated.
to throw away, to depreciate. Desempeñado, a., free from debts,
Desecho, m., residue, refuse, re- clear of debt.
mainder disrespect, contempt.
; Desempeñar, v., to redeem, to
Desembalar, v., to unpack, to clear from debts to perform,
;

open a bale. to accomplish, to carry out ;

Desembarazar, v., to free, to dis- r.v., to clear oneself from debts.


engage, to clear. — un encargo, to discharge
Desembarazo, m., freedom, dis- (or execute) an order.
engagement. Desempeño, m., performance, func-
Desembarcación, /., disembarka- tion, execution, completion, dis-
tion, landing. engagement, redeeming a
Desembarcadero, >«., landing- pledge.
place, quay. Desencadenar, v., to unchain, to
Desembarcar, v., to disembark, to break the chain r.v., to break
;

land, to go on shore, to clear. loose.


Desembarco, m., landing, disem- Desencajar, v., to disjoint, to
barkment. disfigure.

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Desencajonar, v., to unpack, to Desesperación, /., despair, des-


take out of a case. peration, anger. [less.
Desencallar, v., to get off or set Desesperado, a., desperate, hope-
afloat (a vessel which has struck) Desesperar, v., to despair.
Desencapotar, v., to uncover, to Desespigar, v., to thrash corn.
make clear ; r.v., to clear up Desestimación, /., disesteem, dis-
(the sky). respect.
Desenclavijar, v., to unpin, to Desestimar, v., to disregard.
take out pins. Desfachatez, /., impudence, ef-
Desenfadado, a., free, spacious. frontery.
Desenfado, m., ease, facility, calm- Desfalcar, v., to defalcate, to
ness. deduct.
Desenfardar, Desenfardelar, v., to Desfalco, m., defalcation.
unpack (a bale). Destallecer, i.v., to fall away, to
Desenfardelamiento, m., unpack- faint.
ing (of a bale). Desfallecimiento, m., fainting, de-
Desenfrenado, a., unbridled, un- cline.
governed. Desfavor, m., disfavour.
Desenfrenar, v., to unbridle r.v., ; Desfavorable, a., unfavourable,
to give vent to one's passions, to contrar3\
be wild. Desfavorecer, i.v., to disfavour.
Desenganchar, v., to unhook, to Desfigurar, v., to disfigure.
unharness. Desfilar, v., to defile.
Desengañado, a., undeceived. Desfile, m., defiling (off).
Desengañar, v., to undeceive, to Desfogar, to vent, to give rein
v.,
disabuse. to ; to vent one's anger.
r.v.,
Desengaño, m., undeceiving, cen- Desfondar, v., to stave in.
sure. Desgarrar, v., to rend, to tear.
Desenlace, m., conclusion, end, Desgarro, m., rent, looseness.
result. Desgastar, v., to consume, to
Desenredar, v., to disentangle, to waste, to wear away.
clear. Desgaste, m., wear and tear.
Desenredo, m., disentanglement. Desgobernar, i.v., to disturb, to
Desentendido, a., ignorant, un- misgovern.
aware. Hacerse el to feign — , Desgobierno, m., misgovernment,
ignorance, to pretend not to misrule.
notice. Desgracia, /., misfortune, mishap.
Desentornillar, v., to unscrew. Por —
unfortunately.
,

Desentrañar v. to penetrate, to Desgraciado, a., unfortunate un-


solve. happy, unlucky.
Desenvoltura, v., cheerfulness, Desguarnecer, i.v., to strip, to de-
effrontery, sprightliness. prive, to take away.
Desenvolver, i.v., to unfold, to Deshacer, i.v., to undo r.v., to ;

unravel. break, to burst, to remove, to


Desenvolvimiento, m., develop- transfer. —
se de, to get rid of,
ment. to dispose of.
Deseo, m., desire, wish. Deshebrar, Ü., to unthread.
Deseoso, a., desirous. Deshecho, a., undone, in pieces,
Deserción, /., desertion. smashed.
Desertar, t.v., to desert, to aban- i
Deshelar, i.v., to thaw ; r.v., to
don. melt, to thaw.

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Desheredación, /., disinheritance. Desleal, a., disloyal.


Desheredar, v., to disinherit. Deslealtad, /., disloj'alty.
Deshielo, n¡., thaw. Desligar, v., to loosen, to untie.
Deshilacliar, v., to ravel r.v., ; Deslindar, v., to mark the limits
to fray. and bounds of a place to sur- ;

Deshilado, m., open-work p.p. ;


vey.
of Deshilar. Deslinde, m., demarcation, mark-
Desbiladura, /., ravelling. ing boundaries.
Deshilar, v., to ravel, to fray. Desliz, m., slip, lapse.
Deshojar, v., to strip on leaves. Deslizar, v., to slip, to slide.
Deshollinador, tn., chimney-sweep. Deslomar, v., to break the back.
Deshollinar, v., to sweep chimneys. Deslucido, a., unadorned, useless.
Deshonestidad, /., immodesty. Deslucir, i. v., to tarnish.
Deshonesto, a., immodest, dis- Deslumbramiento, m., glare, daz-
honest. zling.
Deshonor, m., dishonour, disgrace. Deslumhrar, v., to dazzle, to glare.
Deshonra, /., dishonour. Tener a Deslustrador, m., tarnisher, shrin-
— to consider it beneath one
, ;
ker.
to be above (a certain action). Deslustrar, v., to tarnish, to
Deshonrar, v., to dishonour, to obscure, to impeach.
disgrace, to insult. Deslustre, w., spot or stain, dis-
Deshonroso, a., dishonourable, grace.
disgraceful. Desmán, m., misfortune, disaster,
Deshora, /., inconvenient time. mishap, slip, error.
A— at irregular hours.
, Desmandar, v., to repeal an order,
Desierto, a., deserted, solitary. to revoke an offer.
Desierto, m., desert, wilderness. Desmantelar, v., to dismantle.
Designación, /., designation. Desmaña, /., awkwardness, clum-
Designar, v., to design, to appoint, siness.
to express, to name, to desig- Desmayado, a., pale, faint, dis-
nate. mayed.
Designio, m., design, purpose, Desmayar, v., to dismay, to
intention. dispirit ; r.v., to faint.
Desigual, a., unequal, unlike, Desmayo, m., swoon, faint, dis-
uneven. may.
Desigualar, i'., to make unequal. Desmedido, a., out of proportion.
Desigualdad, /., inequality, un- Desmedrar, v., to decay, to de-
evenness. crease, to impair.
Desigualmente, adv., unequally, Desmejoramiento, >«., wear and
oddly. tear.
Desinclinar, v., to disincline. Desmejorar, v., to debase, to
Desinterés, >«., disinterestedness, impair, to make worse r.v., ;

disinterest. to decay, to decline, to grow


Desinteresado, a., disinterested. worse.
Desistir, v., to desist, to cease, to Desmembrar, i.v., to dismember, to
waive, to abandon, to give up. separate.
Deslastrar, v., to unballast, to Desmentir, i.v., to deny, to give
take out the ballast. the lie. —
rotundamente, to
Deslastre, m., clearing of ballast. give a flat denial.
Deslazar, v., to unlace, to untie a Desmenuzar, v., to crumble, to
knot. sift, to examine minutely ;

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r.v., to crumble, to fall to Desolar, v., to desolate, to lay


pieces. waste.
Desmerecer, i.v., to demerit, to Desollar, i.v., to flay, to skin ; to
become undeserving to grow ; extort.
worse, to deteriorate. Desorden, m., disorder, confusion.
Desmesura, /., excess, want of Desordenar, v., to disorder, to
moderation. disturb.
Desmesurado, a., out of measure, Desorganización, /., disorganisa-
excessive. tion.
Desmesurar, v., to discompose, to Desorganizar, v., to disorganise.
put out of order. Desorientado, a., astray.
Desmontable, a., detachable. Desorientar, v., to lead astray.
Desmontar, v., to remove, to dis- Despabiladeras, f.pl., snuffers.
mount. Despabilado, a., watchful, wide-
Desmoralización, /., demoralisa- awake.
tion. Despabilar, v., to snufí a candle ;

Desmoralizado, a., demoralised. to rouse, to sharpen r.v., to ;

Desmoralizar, v., to demoralise. rouse oneself, to waken up.


Desmoronar, v., to destroy, to Despachado, a., dispatched, clear ;

ruin ; r.v., to fall into decay, duty paid.


to moulder. Despachador, m., dispatcher.
Desmotar, v., to cleanse, to gin. Despachar, v., to dispatch, to
— algodón, to gin cotton.
el forward, to send oft, to expe-
Desmotadura, /., ginning. dite ;to clear (at Custom
Desmugrar, v., to clean wool or House) r.v., to make haste.
cloth (of grease). Sin —
;

, in bond. se billetes, —
Desnatar, v., to skim milk, to to sell tickets.
remove the cream. Despacho, m., dispatch, expedi-
Desnaturalizar, z;., to disnaturalise. tion, commission, office. — de
Desnivel, m., unevenness. billetes, ticket office. Ser de
Desnivelar, v., to make uneven. pronto — to command a ready
,

Desnudar, v., to denude, to strip ;


sale.
r.v., to take off one's clothes. Despacio, adv., slowly, gently.
Desnudez, /., nakedness, nudity. Despampanar, v.. to prune the
Desnudo, a., naked, bare, unco- shoots of vines.
vered. Desparecer, i.v., to disappear.
Desobedecer, i.v., to disobey. See Desaparecer.
Desobediencia, /., disobedience. Desparejar, v., to make unequal.
Desobediente, a., disobedient. Desparramar, v., to scatter, to
Desobligar, v., to disoblige, to squander, to lavish.
release from an obligation. Despechar, v., to enrage r.v., to ;

Desocupación, /., leisure, want of fret.


occupation. Despecho, m., spite, defiance,
Desocupado, a., disengaged, out indignation. A — de, in spite of
of work. Despedazar, v., to cut into bits.
Desocupar, v., to quit, to empty, Despedida, /, farewell, leave,
to evacuate, to disengage. dismissal.
Desoir, i.v., to pretend not to hear. Despedir, i.v., to discharge, to dis-
Desolación, /., desolation. miss, to refuse r.v., to take leave.
;

Desolado, a., desolate, disconso- Despegar, v., to unglue, to sepa-


late. rate, to disjoin.

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Despego, m., asperity, displeasure, Desplumar, v., to deplume, to


aversion. despoil, to strip.
Despejado, a., sprightly, quick. Despoblación, /., depopulation.
Despejar, v., to remove or clear Despoblado, a., depopulated
away r.v.,
; to cheer up, to m., desert.
clear up (the weather). Despoblar, i.v., to depopulate.
Despejo, >«., vivacity, liveliness. Despojar, v., to despoil, to strip,
Despellejar, v., to skin, to strip off to deprive of, to dismiss r.v., ;

the skin. to undress, to strip, to relinquish.


Despender, v., to spend, to expend, Despojo, m., despoliation, spoils,
to waste. plunder. s,—giblets, etc., of
Despensa, /., pantry, larder, prb- fowls.
\dsions. Desposeer, v., to dispossess.
Despensero, m., butler, steward Desposeimiento, m., dispossession.
(on a ship), dispenser. Despótico, a., despotic.
Desperdiciado, a., wasted, squan- Despotismo, m., despotism.
dered. Despreciable, a., contemptible.
Desperdiciador, a. & m., spend- Despreciar, v., to depreciate, to
thrift. despise, to scorn.
Desperdiciar, v., to squander, to Desprecio, m., despisal, contempt,
waste. scorn.
Desperdicio, m., prodigality, pro- Desprender, to unfasten, to
v.,

fusion. —
s, waste. s de yute,— loose ; to extricate oneself.
r.v.,

jute waste. Desprendimiento, m., disinterest-


Desperfecto, m., deterioration, edness, alienation.
slight damage. Desprevención, /., improvidence,
Despertador, m., awakener ; alarm- want of foresight.
clock. Desprevenido, a., unprovided, un-
Despertamiento, m., awakening. prepared.
Despertar, i.v., to awake, to Desproporción, f., disproportion.
awaken, to rouse, to re^'ive. Desproporcionado, a., dispropor-
Despido, rn., dismissal, dispatch. tionate.
Despierto, a., awake, vigilant, Desproporcionar, r., to dispropor-
lively. tion.
Despilfarrado, a., ragged, in tat- Despropósito, m., absurdity.
ters. Desproveer, t^., to deprive (of).
Despilfarrar, v.. to wciste, to Desproveído, a., unprovided, un-
destroy. prepared.
Despilfarro, »«., slovenliness, Desproveimiento, m., want or lack
waste. of necessaries, po.erty.
Desplacer, m., displeasure ; i.v., to Desprovisto, a., bare. See Des-
displease. proveído.
Desplantar, v., to eradicate. Después, adv., after, afterwards,
Desplazamiento, m., displacement next.
(of a ship). Despuntar, to
v., advance,
Desplegar, i.v., to unfold, to to sprout to dawn.]
;

expand, to display, to unfurl. Desquiciar, v., to unhinge.


— la bandera, to hoist the flag. Desquitar, v., to retrieve r.v., to ;

Desplomar, v., to make a wall take revenge, to retaliate.


bulge r.v., to bulge
; to fall ; Desquite, m., recovery, revenge,
flat to the ground. satisfaction.

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Desrazonable, a., unreasonable. Destreza, /., skill, dexterity, cle-


Destacamento, m., detachment. verness.
Destacar, v., to detach r.v., to ; Destronar, v., to dethrone.
stand out (clearly). Destroncar, v., to lop off, to cut
Destajar, v., to do piece-work. short, to detruncate.
Destajista, com., piece-worker. Destrozar, v., to destroy, to smash
Destajo, m., piece-work. by A — , or crush, to break into pieces.
the lump, by the piece. Hablar Destrozo, m., destruction, ruin.
a — to talk at random.
, — s, remains, wreck.
Destapar, v., to uncover. Destrucción, /., destruction.
Destarar, v., to diminish the tare, Destructivo, a., destructive.
to take away the tare. Destruir, i.v., to destroy, to de-
Destejar, v., to untile. struct, to ruin.
Destejer, v., to unweave, to ravel. Desuello, m., ña3^ng, fleecing,
Destello, m., sparkle. extortion.
Destemplado, a., inharmonious, Desunión, /., separation, dis-
intemperate. union.
Destemplanza, /., intemperance, Desunir, v., to separate, to dis-
disorder, distemper. unite ; r.v., to loosen, to
Destemplar, v., to distemper become separated.
r.v., to be out of order. Desusado, a., disused, out of use.
Desteñir, i.v., to discolour r.v., ; Desusar, v., to disuse to become
;

to come off (a colour). disused.


Desterrado, a., banished, outcast, Desuso, m., disuse.
exiled. Desvainar, v., to unsheath, to husk.
Desterrar, i.v., to banish, to expel, Desvalido, a., helpless, destitute.
to exile. Desván, m., garret, loft.
Destiempo, m., unseasonable time. Desvanecer, i.v., to remove, to
A — , untimely. cause to vanish ;r.v., to vanish.
Destierro, m., exile, banishment. Desvanecimiento, m., pride, giddi-
Destilación, /., distillation. ness.
Destiladera, /., still (vessel for Desvarío, m., delirium, raving.
distilling). Desvedar, v., to remove a prohi-
Destilar, v., to distil, to still. bition.
Destilatorio, m., distillery. Desvelado, a., watchful, vigilant.
Destinación, /., destination, des- Desvelar, v., to keep awake, to
tiny. be watchful or vigilant.
Destinado para, bound for ; in- Desvelo, m., watch, watching,
tended for. anxiety.
Destinar, v., to destine, to intend, Desvencijar, v., to weaken, to
to design, to appoint. break.
Destino, m., destination, destiny Desventaja, /., disadvantage, da-
appointment, post. Con a, — ;

mage, disfavour.
bound for. Desventajoso, a., disadvantageous,
Destitución, /., destitution, dismis- unfavourable.
sal, abandonment. Desventura, v., misfortune, cala-
Destituir, i.v., to deprive, to make mity.
destitute, to remove. Desventurado, a., unfortunate,
Destorcer, t.v., to untwist. wretched.
Destornillar, v., to unscrew. Desvergonzado, a., impudent,
Destramar, v., to unweave. shameless.
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Desvergüenza, impudence, assur- Deuda, debt. —


incobrable,
ance. bad debt.
/.,

del Estado, public
Desviación,/., deviation, deflection debt.
Desviadero, m., siding, side-track. Deudo, m., parent, kindred.
Desviado, a., devious. Deudor, m., debtor. hipote- —
Desviar, v., to divert, to turn cario, mortgager. Ser a, to
-


aside r.v., to deviate, to turn be indebted to.
awaj^.
;

—de, to interfere \vith. Devanadera,/., reel, turning frame.


Desvío, m., de^'iation, turning Devanador, m., winder.
away, coldness. Devanar, z;., to reel, to wTap. se —
Detal, >w., detail. En {or al) , . los sesos, to rack (or cudgel)
in detail. one's brains.
Detail, m., detail, account. Al — Devantal, m., apron.
retail. Devastar, v., to desolate.
Detallar, v., to detail, to enu- Devengar, v., to acquire, to obtain.
merate. — derechos, to pay (or bear)
Detalle, m., detail, retail. duties.
Detallista, nt., retailer. Devoción, /., devotion.
Detención, detention, arrest, Devolución, /., devolution, desti-
delay,
/.,
demurrage. tution, return. de prima, —
Detener, i.v., to detain, to hold, to return premium.
stop, to arrest, to keep, to keep Devolutivo (or Devolutorio), a.,
back r.v., to be detained, to
; which ma}- be returned.
stop. Devolver, ¡.v., to return, to restore.
Detenidamente, adv., attentively, Devorar, v., to devour.
cautiously. Devuelto, a. or p.p., returned.
Detentación, /., detention. Día, nt., da}'. —
laborable, clear
Detentar, i.v., to detain, to retain. day. — útil, working day. De
Detentor, »«., holder. — by day. De en (or de— —
Deterioración, /., deterioration. un— ,

al otro), from day to day.


Deteriorar, v., to deteriorate, to Un — si y otro no {or cada
impair. —
tercer -
every
other day.
Deterioro, m., deterioration. — •),

festivo, holiday. El de —
Determinación, /., determination, hoy {or —
en día), to-day,
decision. nowadays. El mejor when — ,

Determinado, a., determinate, set- least expected, some fine day.


tled, fixed ; certain. De hoy en ocho — s, this
Determinar, to determine, day week. — days
to
— dede
v., -
s gracia,
resolve, to decide r.v., to come of grace. ajuste de

;

to a decision. cuentas, settling-day. Al


Detestable, a., detestable. up to date (an account, etc.).
Detestar, v., to detest. See Ponerse, Comprar.
Detonación, /., detonation, report. Diadema, /., diadem.
Detracción, /., detraction. Diáfano, a., transparent, clear,
Detractar, v., to detract. diaphanous.
Detractor, m., detractor. Diagonal, a., diagonal.
Detraer, i.v., to detract, to remove, Diagrama, m., diagram.
to slander. Dialecto, m., dialect.
Detrás, adv., behind. — de la Diálogo, m., dialogue.
casa, behind the house. Por — Diamante, »«., diamond. — cor-
by the rear. tado, cut diamond. — en bruto.
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rough (or uncut) diamond. — sly. A —y siniestro, right or


falso, paste diamond. de — wTong.
primera agua, diamond of the Dicta, /., diet.
first water. Diezmal, a., decimal.
Diamantista, com., diamond- Diezmar, v., to decimate, to tithe.
cutter. Difamar, v., to defame.
Diámetro, m., diameter. Difamatorio, a., defamatory.
Diapasón, m., diapason tuning- Diferencia, difference. A —
fork measure, compass.
;
;

— /.,
de, \vith the exception of.
de voz, pitch-pipe. Diferencial, a., differential, differ-
Diariamente, adv., daih'. ent.
Diario, a., daily. A daily. — , Diferenciar, v., to differ, to differ-
Diario, w., journal, .diarj', news- entiate, to dissent r.v., to ;

paper. differ from.


Dibujador, m., delineator, graver. Diferente, a., different.
Dibujante,^.»., delineating, sketch- Diferentemente, adv., differently.
ing m., designer.
; Diferir, i.v., to defer, to delay, to
Dibujar, v., to draw, to design, to put off to differ, to be differ-
;

sketch. ent.
Dibujista, m., designer. Difícil, a., difficult, hard, particu-
Dicatizar, v., to shrink. Dica- lar, hard to please.
tizado a lo sastre, tailor shrunk. Difícilmente, adv., difficultly,
Dicción, /., diction, style, lan- hardh\
^guage. Dificultad, /., difficulty.
_
Diccionario, m., dictionary. Dificultar, v., to make difficult.
Dicha, /., happiness, good luck. Dificultoso, a., difficult, hard,
Por —fortunately.
, hard to please, troublesome.
Dicho, ni., saying p.p., said. Difidencia, /., distrust.
— y hecho, no sooner said than
;

Difidente, a., disloyal, distrustful.


done. Dejar —
to leave word. Difundido, a., diffuse, scattered,
— ,

se está que, of course, a^ a widespread.


matter of course. Lo dicho Difundir, v., to diffuse, to extend,
dicho, what is said cannot be to divulge.
recalled. O, mejor

or, — , Difunto, a., dead, defunct, late,
rather. Del • al hecho hay un deceased.
gran trecho, it is easier said than Difusamente, adv., diffusely.
done. Difusión, /., diffusion.
Dichosamente, adv., fortunately, Difusivo, a., diffusive.
happily, luckily. Difuso, a., diffuse.
Dichoso, a., fortunate, happy, Digerir, i.v., to digest.
lucky. Digesto, ni., digest.
Dictamen, m., opinion, judgment, Dignamente, adv., worthily.
mind, dictate. Dignarse, r.v., to condescend, to
Dictar, v., to dictate. deign, to vouchsafe.
Diente, m., tooth, tusk. s de -
— Dignidad, /., dignity, rank.
elefante, elephant's tusks. — Digno, a., worthy.
postizos, false teeth. Dije, ni., trinket.
Diestra, /., right hand; favour. Dilación, /., delay, procrastina-
Diestramente, adv., skilfully, cle- tion.
verly. Dilapidación, /., dilapidation.
Diestro, a., right, skilful, clever. Dilapidar,!'., to dilapidate, to waste.
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Dilatación,/., dilatation, extension. Directamente, adv., directly, direct.


Dilatado, a., prolix, extensive. Directivo, a., directive.
Dilatar, v., to dilate, to expand, Directo, a., direct, straight.
to lengthen, to delay, to put on. Director, m., director, adminis-
Dilatoria, /., term granted, respite. trator, manager, principal. —
Dilatorio, a., dilatory. general de comunicaciones, post
Dilema, m., dilemma. office master.
Diligencia, /., diligence, affair, Directorio, m., directory, direc-
appointment, business stage- toryship, management.

;

coach. Hacer s, to take steps. Dirigible, m., dirigible balloon,


Dili2;ente, a., diligent, active. airship.
Dilución, /., dilution. Dirigir, v., to direct, to aim, to
Diluir, i.v., to dilute. drive, to guide, to conduct, to
Diluviar, v., to rain heavily, to address ;r.v., to address. se —
pour. a, to apply to.
Diluvio, m., deluge, flood. Dirimir, v., to dissolve, to adjust,
Dimanar, v., to emanate, to origin- to settle (a dispute).
ate, to flow. —
de, to originate Discernimiento, m., discernment.
from. Discernir, i.v., to discern, to dis-
Dimensión, /., dimension. tinguish, to judge.
Dimes, Ander en —
y diretes, Disciplina, /., discipline.
to quibble, to squabble. Discípulo, disciple, scholar, pupil.
Diminución, /., diminution. Disco, m., disk, lens (of a teles-
Diminuir, i.v., to diminish. cope).
Diminutivo, a., diminutive. Discoloro, a., of different colour(s);
Dimisión, /., resignation. discoloured.
Dimitir, v., to resign, to give up. Disconformidad, /., disconformity.
Dinámica, /., dynamics. Discontinuar, v., to discontinue.
Dinamita, /., dynamite. Discontinuo, a., discontinued,
Dinamo, /., dynamo. separated, discontinuous.
Dineral, m., large sum of money. Discordancia, /., discordance, dis-
Dinero, m., money, coin. con- — agreement.
tante, a —
contante, in ready
- Discordante, a., discordant.
money, cash, ready money, Discordar, i.v., to disagree, to
hard cash, money in hand. discord.
— al contado, ready money. Discorde, a., discordant, contrary.
Diploma, m., diploma, patent. Discordia, /., discord, disagree-
Diplomacia, /., diplomacy. ment.
Diplomático, a., diplomatic; m., Discreción, /., discretion, prudence,
diplomatist, diplomat. judgment.
Diptongo, ni., diphthong. Discrepar, v., to differ, to disagree.
Diputación, /., deputation. Discretamente, adv., discreetly.
Diputado, p.p., deputed m., ; Discreto, a., discreet.
deputy, assignee member of
; Disculpa, /., apology, excuse.
parliament. Disculpable, a., excusable, par-
Diputar, v., to depute, to empower. donable.
Dique, m., dock, dike, dam. Disculpar, v., to excuse.
— seco, dry dock, graving dock. Discurrir, v., to ramble, to dis-
Dirección, /., direction, adminis- course, to discuss, to invent.
tration, directorate, manage- Discurso, m., discourse, speech.
ment, address, leadership. Discusión, /., discussion.
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Discutir, Í'., to discuss. Dispensación, /., dispensation.


Disecar, v., to dissect, to preserve Dispensar, v., to dispense, to
(birds, etc.). exempt, to e.xcuse, to pardon.
Disección, /., dissection. Disperso, a., dispersed.
Diseminar, v., to disseminate, to Displicencia, /., displeasure, dis-
scatter. like.
Disensión, dissension. Displicente, a., displeasing, angry,
Disentimiento, m., dissent. fretful.
Disentir, i.v., to dissent. Disponer, i.v., to dispose, to ar-
Diseñador, m., designer. range, to direct, to order, to
Diseño, )«., design, drawing, sketch. prepare, to command r.v., to
;

Disertar, v., to argue, to debate. prepare oneself, to get ready,


Disfavor, m., disfavour, disregard. — de, to have at one's disposal,
Disforme, a., deformed. to command.
Disfraz, ;«., disguise, mask. Disponible, a., disposable, avail-
Disfrazar, v., to disguise. able. El —the available
,

Disfrutar, v. (dc), to enjoy. supply, spot (market).


Disfrute, >n., enjoyment. Disposición, /., disposition, ar-
Disgustado, a., disgusted, dis- rangement, disposal, way, order,
pleased, annoyed. command, inclination. A la —
Disgustar, v., to displease, to at the disposal.
disgust, to annoy r.v., to fall
; Dispositivo, a., dispositive.
out, to be displeased. Dispuesto, a., disposed, fit, ready,
Disgusto, m., disgust, displeasure. willing.
Disidente, a., dissident; m. & /., Disputa, /., dispute, contest.
dissenter. Disputar, v., to dispute, to ques-
Disimilar, a., dissimilar. tion, to contend.
Disimilitud, /., dissimilitude. Disquisición, /., disquisition.
Disimulación, /., dissimulation. Distancia, /., distance.
Disimulado, a., dissembled, re- Distante, a., distant.
served, sly. Distar, v., to be distant, to be far.
Disimular, v., to dissemble, to Distinción, /., distinction, differ-
tolerate, to excuse. ence.
Disipación, /., dissipation. Distinguido, a., distinguished, con-
Disipar, v., to dissipate. spicuous.
Dislocar, v., to dislocate. Distinguir, v., to distinguish, to
Disminución, /., diminution. discern.
Disminuir, i.v., to diminish, to Distintivo, a., distinctive.
lessen, to reduce. Distinto, a., distinct, difterent.
Disolución, /., dissolution. Distracción, /., distraction, over-
Disolver, i.v., to dissolve, to melt. sight.
Disparar, v., to shoot, to discharge. Distraer, i.v., to distract.
Disparate, m., nonsense, blunder. Distraído, a., distracted, absent,
Disparidad, /., disparity. heedless, inattentive.
Disparo, m., discharge, shot. Distribución, /., distribution.
Dispendio, m., expenditure, exces- Distribuidor, m., distributer, divi-
sive expense. der.
Dispendioso, a., costly, very ex- Distribuir, i.v., to distribute, to
pensive. divide, to allot, to ineasure.
Dispensa, /., dispense, diploma, Distributivo, a., distributive.
exemption. Distrito, m., district, region.

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D¡8] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Don

Disturbar, v., to disturb. Docena, /., dozen.


Disturbio, m., disturbance. Dócil, a., docile, mild, gentle.
Disuadir, v., to dissuade. Docilidad, /., docility.
Disuasión, /., dissuasion. Doctamente, adv., learnedly.
Disuasivo, a., dissuasive. Docto, a., learned.
Disuelto, a. or p.p., dissolved, Doctor, m., doctor.
melted. Doctrina, /., doctrine.
Disyunción, /., disjunction. Documentación, /., documenta-
Disyuntivo, a., disjunctive. tion, documents.
Diurno, a., daily. [duration. Documento, m., document.
Diuturno, a., lasting, of long Dogal, m., rope, halter.
Diván, m., divan, sofa. Dólar, m., dollar.
Divergencia, /., divergence, diver- Dolencia, /., disease, affliction.
sity. Doler, i.v., to ache, to cause pain,
Divergente, a., divergent, dissent- to grieve, to lament. Me duele,
ing. I am sorry. !\Ie duele la cabeza,
Diversidad, /., diversity. my head aches.
Diversión, /., diversion, amuse- Doliente, a., suffering.
ment Dolor, ni., pain, ache, sorrow.
Diverso,
.

a., diverse, various. s, — — de inuelas, tooth-ache.


several, sundrj^ sundries.; Doloroso, a., sorrowful, painful,
Divertido, a., amused, amusing. afflicted, sad.
Divertir, i. v., to divert, to amuse, Domador, m., tamer.
to entertain r.v., to amuse
; Domar, v., to tame, to subdue.
oneself. Doméstico, a., domestic. See Uso.
Dividendo, m., dividend. Doméstico, m., domestic.
Dividir, v., to divide, to separate, Domiciliado, a., domiciled, domi-
to distribute. ciliated. Letra domiciliada,
Divisa, /., device, motto. domiciled bill.
Divisar, v., to descrj-, to perceive. Domiciliar, v., to domicile, to
Divisibilidad, /., divisibility. make payable.
Divisible, a., divisible. Domiciliario, a. ¡k m., domiciliar}-.
División, /., division. Domiciliarse, r.v., to establish
Divulaar, v., to publish, to divulge. oneself, to take up one's abode.
Dobladillar, v., to hem. Domicilio, m., domicile, residence.
Dobladillo, m., hem. ciego, — A — at home.

,

hem. de ojo, hemstitch. Dominación, /., domination, do-


Doblaje, m., fold. minion.
Doblado, a., folded m., fold. — Dominante, «., dominant, prevail-
al lomo, book-fold.
;

a lo largo, — ing.
longfold. —
a todo el ancho, Dominar, to domineer, to rule,
v.,
full-wdth fold. to prevail. —
la situación, to
Dobladura, /., fold. be master of the situation.
Doblar, v., to double, to fold, to Dominio, >«., dominion.
bend ;to bend, to stoop.
r.v., Don, m., don (title) gift, present.
;

Doble, a., double, duplicate ;


Donación, /., donation.
m., fold, crease. Donaire, m., grace, elegance.
Doblez, m., crease, fold. al — Donar, v., to bestow.
lomo, book-fold. Donatario, m., donee, grantee.
Doblón, m., doubloon, a Spanish Donativo, m., gift.
gold coin. Doncella, /., maid, lass,
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Don] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Eba

Donde, adv., where. Dúctil, a., ductile.


Donoso, a., gay, witty, pleasant. Duda, doubt. Sin
/., doubtless, —

,

Donosura, /., gracefulness, grace. Avithout doubt. Poner en to ,

Doña, lady, mistress. question.


Dorado, a. gilt, gilded. Dudar, v., to doubt, to hesitate.
Dorado, m., gilding. — • cíe algo, to doubt anything.
Dorador, m., gilder. Dudoso, a., doubtful.
Doradura, /., gilding. Duela, stave.
/., —
s para toneles,
Dorar, to gild.
v., hogshead staves.
Dormir, i.v., to sleep, to be slow or Duelo, m., duel sorrow.
stagnant. —
la siesta, to have Duende, m., fairy, ghost.
;

a nap after dinner. a pierna — Dueña, /'., owner, proprietress,


suelta, to sleep soundly. mistress, duenna.
Dormitorio, m., dormitory, bed- Dueño, m., o\\'ner, master. Ser
room. — de, to own, to be welcome to,
Dornajo, n/., trough. to be at liberty to.
Dorso, )»., back. Al — , on the Dulce, a., sweet, mild, soft, gentle.
back. Dulcemente, adv., gently, sweetly,
Dos, two. a two— — b}' two. softly.

,

Los , both. Dulcificar, to sweeten.


v..

Dosel, m., canopy. Dulzura, sweetness, meekness,


/.,

Dosis, /., dose. gentleness.


Dotación, /., dotation, munition, Dunas, f.pl., downs, dunes.
endowment. — de un buque, Duplicado, a., duplicate, doubled
complement of a crew.
— m., duplicate. de prensa, — ;

Dotado, a. or p.p., endowed. press copy.


de, endowed with. Duplicar, v., to double, to dupli-
Dotal, a., dotal, endowment.
See cate.
Póliza, Seguro. Duplicidad, /., duphcity, deceit.

Dotar, v., to endow, to give, to Duplo, m., double, twice as much.


portion. Duque, m., duke.
Dote, m. & /., dower, dowry ; Duquesa, /., duchess.
m.pl., gifts, talents, endow- Durable, a., durable, lasting.
ments. Duración, /., duration.
Dracma, m., drachm, eighth part Duradera, /. (cloth), lasting.
of an ounce. Duradero, a., lasting. [oush'.
Draga, /., dredge, dredger. Duramente, adv., hardly, rigor-
Dragar, v., to dredge. Durante, adv., during.
Dragón, >«., dragon, dragoon. Durar, v., to last, to continue.
Drama, m., drama, play. Dureza, /., hardness, durity, solid-
Dramático, a., dramatic. ity, harshness.
Dramaturgo, m., dramatist. Durmiente, p.a., sleeping m., ;

Drástico, a., drastic. sleeper (piece of timber).


Dril, ni., drill, drilling. — crudo, Duro, a., hard, solid, rigorous,
unbleached drill. stubborn. A duras penas, with
Droga, /., drug. great difñculty.
Droguero, m., druggist. Duro, m., dollar.
Droguista, w., druggist ; impostor.
Ducado, m., duchy, dukedom ; Ebanista, m., cabinet-maker.
ducat. Ebanistería, /., cabinet-work,
Dacho, a., dexterous, skilful. cabinet-making.
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Eba] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Eje

ÉbailO, m., ebony. Educar, f., to educate, to bring up.


Ebrio, a., inebriated. Efectivamente, adv., effectually,
Echar, v., to throw, to cast, to certainly, actually, in fact.
eject, to start. —
al agua, to Efectivo, a., effective, certain
launch. —
a reir {or correr), to cash. —
en caja, cash in hand.
;

start (burst out) laughing (or Hacer —


to cash.
,

running). —
de menos, to miss. Efecto, »«., effect, consequence

-

a perder, to spoil. la de — pL, effects, assets, goods, drafts.



;

artista, to pose as an artist. s en cartera, bills in hand.


— coche, to set up a coach. — ^s a pagar, bills paj^able. s a —
— de manga, to make a cat's recibir, bills receivable. —
paw. —suertes, to cast lots. públicos, public securities. En
— en cara, to reproach to one's — in fact, indeed. Con in —

, ,

face. —
mano a, to arrest. fact. Al for the purpose.
— mano de, to laj' hold of. Dar — ,

a, to carry out. Quedar


— raíces, to take root. de — sin — to remain void (or null).
ver, to notice, to perceive. el — ,

Efectualmente, adv., effectively,


resto, to strain every nerve, to effectually. [about.
stake one's all. —
se, to rest Efectuar, v., to effect, to bring
to fall (the \\'ind). —
se de ver,
;

Efervescencia, /., effervescence,


to be evident. See Culpa, fervour, excitement.
Olvido, Multa, Saco, Tierra. Eficacia, /., efficacy'.
Echazón, jettison.
/., Eficaz, a., efficacious, effective.
Eclipsar, v., to eclipse, to outshine. Eficazmente, adv., efficaciously,
Eclipse, m., eclipse. effectively.
Eclisa, /., rail coupling, fish-plate. Eficiencia, /., efficiencj-.
Eco, echo. Hacer — , to agree, to Eficiente, a., efficient.
accord. Efigie, /., effigy.
Economía, /., economy. Efluvio, m., effluvium.
Económica, /., economics. Efugio, in., subterfuge, evasion.
Económico, a., economical. Efusión, /., effusion.
Economista, m., economist. Egoísmo, rn., egoism, selfishness.
Economizar, v., to economize, to Egoísta, a. & in., selfish; egoist.
save. Egregio, a., egregious, eminent.
Ecuador, m., equator. Eje, m., axis axle-tree, axle,
Edad, /., age. Menor minority.— , centre. — ;

cigüeñal, crank shaft.


Edecán, »i., aide-de-camp. — s, shafting.
Edición, /., edition. Ejecución, /., execution.
Edicto, m., edict. Ejecutable, a., e.xecutablc, prac-
Edificación, /., edification, con- ticable.
struction. Ejecutar, v., to execute, to carry
Edificar, v., to edify, to build, to out, to perform.
construct. Ejecutivo, a., executive.
Edificio, »»., edifice, building. Ejecutor, in., executor, execution-
Editor, m., publisher, editor. er ;operator.
Editorial, a. & m., editorial. Ejecutoria, /., decree or wTit of
Casa —publishing house.
,
execution executorship.
;

Edredón, vi., eider-down. Ejecutorio, a., executory.


Educación, /., education, breed- Ejemplar, a., exemplary nt., ;

ing, training. exemplar, example, copy, spe-


Educador, m., instructor, educator. cimen, model.
-lUO
Eje] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Emb

Ejoiuplo, m., example, instance. Ello, pron., it. — es que, the fact
Por — for instance.
, is that.
Ejercer, i. v., to exercise, to per- Elocución, /., elocution.
form. Elocuencia, /., eloquence.
Ejercicio, m., exercise, employ- Jjlocucnte, a., eloquent.
ment, office. Elogiar, v., to praise, to extol, to
Ejercitar, v., to exercise. —

se, to eulogize.
practise. Elogio, m., praise, eulogj'.
Ejército, m., army. Eludir, v., to elude, to escape.
El, art. m., the. Emanar, i\, to emanate.
Él, proH., he. Emancipar, v., to emancipate.
Elaboración, /., elaboration, work- Embajada, /., emba.ssy.
manship, finish. Embajador, m., ambassador.
Elaborado, a., elaborate. Embalador, m., packer.
Elaborar, v., to elaborate. Embalar, v., to pack, to put in
Elasticidad, /., elasticity. bales.
Elástico, a., elastic. Embalaje, m., packing. Franco
Elección, /., election, choice. de — packed free.
,

Electo, a., elect, chosen. Embaldosar, v., to pave with tiles


Elector, m., elector. or nags.
Electorado, m., electorate. Embarazar, v., to embarrass, to
Electricidad, /., electricity. perplex, to obstruct.
Electricista, m., electrician. Embarazo, m., embarrassment,
Eléctrico, a., electric. Luz eléc- impediment, obstacle.
trica, electric light. Embarazoso, a., difficult, trouble-
Electrizar, v., to electrify. some, awkward.
Electroimán, m., electro-magnet. Embarcación, /., embarkation,
Electromagnetismo, electro-mag- vessel, ship.
netism. Embarcadero, m., quay, wharf,
Electrómetro, m., electro-meter. port, harbour, landing-stage.
Electromotor, m., electromotor. Embarcar, v., to ship, to embark,
Electroplata, /., electro-plate. to go on board.
Electrotipia, /., electrotyping. Embargar, v., to distrain, to seize,
Electrotipo, m., electrotype. to attach, to lay an embargo on.
Elefante, m. & /., elephant. Embargo, m., embargo, distraint,
Elegancia, /., elegance. seizure. Sin —
notwithstand-
,

Elegante, a., elegant. ing, however.


Elegible, a., eligible. Embarnizadura, /., varnishing.
Elegir, I.V., to choose, to elect, to Embarnizar, v., to varnish.
select. Embarque, m., shipment.
Elemental, a., elementary. Embarrar, v., to daub, to plaster.
Elemento, m., element. Embastar, v., to baste, to sew
Elenco, m., table, index, li.st. loosel}'.
Elevación, /., elevation, height ;
Embaste, tn., basting.
promotion. Embate, m., beating of the waves
Elevado, a., elevated, high. on the shore.
Elevador, m., elevator, lift (.Amer.), Embaucar, v., to deceive, to im-
hoist (Spain) pose upon.
Elevar, v., to elevate, to raise. Embaular, v., to pack in a trunk.
Eliminar, v., to eliminate. Embebecer, i.v., to amuse, to
Ella, pron., she. entertain, to astonish.

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Embobi'i', v., to imbibe, to drench. pitch, to pitch. Tela embreada,


Euibclosar, v., to astonish, to pitch linen.
amaze. Phnbriagado, a., intoxicated,
Embeleso, m., amazement, aston- drunk.
ishment. Embriagar, v., to intoxicate r.v., ;

Embellecer, i.v., to embelUsh, to to get drunk.


adorn. Embriaguez, /., intoxication,
Embellecimieuto, m., embelHsh- drunkenness.
ment. Embridar, w., to bridle.
Embestida, /., attack, assault. Embrión, m., embr\'0, beginning,
Embestir, i.v., to attack, to assault. sketch.
Emblandecer, i.v., to moisten, to Embrocación, /., embrocation.
soften. Embrocar, v., to pour from one
Emblanquecer, ¡.v., to whiten. vessel into another to thread ;

Emblema, m., emblem. upon quills.


Embobar, v., to amuse, to amaze. Embrollar, v., to embroil, to en-
Embobecer, i.v., to stupefy. tangle, to twist.
Embocadero, m., mouth of a river Embrollo, m., fraud, deception,
or channel. knot.
Embocadura, /., mouthpiece, Embrollón, m., impostor.
mouth of a river. Embromar, v., to cajole, to whee-
Embocar, v., to enter by the dle.
mouth, to cram. Embrutecer, i.v., to brutify, to
Émbolo, m., piston, plunger. stupefy.
Embolsar, v., to put money into Embuchado, m., a sort of sausage.
a purse, to reimburse ; r.v., to Embudo, m., funnel fraud, arti- ;

pocket. fice.
Embolso, t)!., reimbursement. Embuste, m., fraud, imposition.
Emborrachar, v., to intoxicate — s, trinkets.
r.v., to get drunk. Embustero, m., impostor, cheat.
Emborrar, v., to card wool a Embutido, m., inlaid work, inser-
second time, to stuff. tion. — s, large sausages.
Emboscada, /., ambuscade, am- Embutir, v., to inlay to cram. ;

bush. Emendable, a., amendable.


Emboscar, v., to place in ambush ;
Emergencia, /., emergency, acci-
to emboss. dent.
Embotado, a., dull, blunt. Emético, a., emetic.
Embotamiento, ni., bluntne.ss, ob- Emigración, /., emigration.
tuseness. Emigrado, nj., emigrant, immi-
Embotar, v., to blunt, to dull the grant.
edge r.v., to become dull, to
; Emigrante, m., emigrant.
put on boots. Emigrar, v., to emigrate, to immi-
Embotellar, v., to bottle. grate.
Embotijar, v., to fill jars to fly ; Eminencia, /., eminence, height,
into a passion. hih.
Embozar, v., to cover one's face, Eminente, a., eminent, high.
to dissemble to muzzle.
; Emisario, ni., emissary.
Embozo, m., muflling, disguise. Emisión, /., emission, vent, issue.
Embravecer, i.v., to enrage. Emitir, v., to emit, to issue, to
Embreado, ni., tarpaulin. show. —
acciones, to issue
Embrear, v., to tar, to coat with shares.

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Emoción, /., emotion. Empavesar, v., to adorn with


Emolumcnio, in., emolument, fee, flags.
profit. Empavonar, v. See Pavonar.
Empacador, m., packer. Empedernir, i v., to harden.
Empacar, v., to pack. Empedrado, m., pavement, pav-
Empachado, a., timid, overloaded. ing.
Empachar, v., to impede, to em- Empedrar, i.v., to pave.
barrass, to overload ; r.v., to be Empegar, v., to pitch, to cover
ashamed, embarrassed. with pitch.
Empacho, m., timidity, embar- Empeine, m., groin, instep, hoof
rassment, surfeit. of a beast.
Empadronamiento, tn., list, regis- Empellón, m., push.
ter. Empeñar, v., to pawn, to pledge,
Empadronar, to register (per-
v., to engage, to oblige. la —
sons liable to pay taxes). palabra, to engage (or pledge)
Empahir, v., to empale. one's word. —
se, to persist, to
Empalizada, /., palisade, paling. bind oneself.
Empalmar, v., to dovetail, to Empeño, m., obligation, engage-
splice. ment, perseverance, constancy,
Empalme, m., joining, connection, courage. Tener —
en, to be
junction (Rail.) splice. ; bent on.
Empalmo, »i.. shank. Empeorar, v., to impair, to make
Empanada, /., meat-pie. worse, to grow worse.
Empanar, v., to cover with paste, Emperador, m., emperor.
to sow grain to be choked
; Emperatriz, /., empress.
(seed) Empero, conj., yet, however.
Empañar, to swaddle
v., to soil, ; Empezar, ¿.v., to begin, to com-
to darken, to tarnish. mence.
Empapar, If., to imbibe, to drench ; Empinado, a., elevated.
r.v., to be soaked, drenched to ; Empiuar, v., to raise ; r.v., to
imbibe. stand on tiptoe.
Empapelar,z;., to wrap up in paper. Empírico, a., empiric(al) m., ;

Empaque, m., packing. quack.


Empaquetado, m., packing. Empizarrado, m., slates which
Empaquetador, m., packer. cover a building.
Empaquetar, v.. to pack, to packet. Empizarrar, v., to slate, to roof
Emparedado, m., sandwich. with slates.
Emparedar, v., to enclose between Emplastadura, /., plastering.
walls. Emplastar, v., to plaster.
Emparejar, v., to level, to match, Emplasto, m., plaster.
to to equal.
fit, Emplazamiento, m., summons.
Emparentado, a., related by Emplazar, v., to summon, to
marriage. convene.
Emparrado, ui., arbour, bower. Empleado, a., employed ni.,
Empastar, v., to paste; to bind employee, clerk. — ;

de banca,
(books) ; to fill (a tooth). bank clerk.
Empaste, m., paste, binding. Emplear, v., to employ, to occupj',
Empatar, v., to equal, to make to invest, to lay out, to spend.
equal, to tie, to draw. Empleo, m., employ, employment,
Empate, m., equality, equal num- busine.ss,occupation. — de
ber of votes, tie, draw. fondos, investment.

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Emplomado, a., leaden, leaded. Enardecer, i.v., to kindle, to in-


Emplomar, w., to lead, to fit with ñame.
lead. Encabezamiento, m., heading, list,
Emplumar, to feather.
v., register.
Empobrecer, i. v., to impoverish ; Encabezar, v., to register, to
r.v., to become poor. enroll, to head.
Empobrecimiento, m., impover- Encadenamiento, m., chaining,
ishment. linking together.
Empodrecer, to corrupt r.v.,
i.v., ; Encadenar, v., to chain, to link, to
to become corrupt, or putrid. unite.
Empollar, v., to brood, to hatch. Encajar, v., to drive in, to en-
Empolvar, v., to powder. chase, to enclose, to fit in to
Emponzoñar, v., to poison. gear. —
bien, to be to the
;

Emporcar, v., to soil, to dirty. purpose.


Emporio, in., emporium. Encaje, m., enchasing, inlaid
Empotrar, v., to mortise, to scarf, work gearing.
lace de —
to splice. oro,
;

proportion of gold.
;


Emprendedor, a., enterprising metálico, proportion in coin.
m., enterpriser, undertaker. — ;

Encajera, /., lacewoman.


de pompas fúnebres, funeral Encajero, m., lace-maker.
undertaker. Encajonar, v., to box, to put in
Emprender, v., to undertake, to a case, to pack.
attempt, to set about, to take Encalar, v., to whiten with lime.
up to go about.
; Encallar, v., to run ashore, to run
Empresa, /., enterprise, under- aground.
taking, concern, company. Encallecido, a., hardened.
Empresario, m., manager of a Encalmado, a., quiet, calm, be-
theatre undertaker.
; calmed.
Empréstito, m., lending, loan, tax, Encalmarse, r.v., to be becalmed.
duty. Encamarse, r.v., to keep to one's
Empujar, v., to push. bed, to be lodged.
Empuje, m., push, pushing, im- Encaminar, v., to guide, to for-
pulse. ward, to direct, to put in the
Empujón, m., push. right road r.v., to proceed, to
;

Empuñadura, /., hilt of a sword. go to, to start on a journey.


Empuñar, v., to grasp, to clutch. Encandilar, v., to dazzle, to cock
Emulación, /., emulation. (a hat).
Emular, v., to emulate. Encanecer, iv., to grow grey.
Emulsión, /., emulsion. Encanillar, to wind
v., (silk, etc.)
En, pyep., in, on, at. on a quill or cane.
EuasfUilS, f.pl., petticoat. Encantado, a., enchanted, charmed,
Enajenable, a., alienable. haunted.
Enajenación, /., alienation, ex- Encantador, a., charming; m.,
propriation, disposal. enchanter.
Enajenar, v., to alienate, to trans- Encantar, v., to enchant, to charm.
fer r.v., to be transferred, to
; Encanto, m., charm, enchantment.
change hands. Encañar, v., to convey through
Enamorado, a., in love, enam- pipes ;to wind on quills.
oured m., lover.
; Encapado, a., wearing a cloak.
Enano, m., dwarf a., dwarfish. ; Encapotar, v., to cloak, to cover ;

Enarbolar, v., to hoist, to raise. r.v., to become cloudy (the sky).

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Encapuchar, v., to cover with a Enciclieo, a., encyclic.


hooil. Enciclopedia, /., encyclopaedia.
Encarado, a., faced. Bien — Encierro, ;«., enclosure, prison.
good-looking. Mai ugly. — Encima, adv., above, on top, on.
Encarar, v., to face.
,

— de, over.
Encarcelación, /. (o>' Encarcela- Encina, /., evergreen oak.
miento, m.), imprisonment. Encintar,!'., to adorn with ribbons.
Encarcelar, v., to imprison. Enclavar, v., to nail, to spike.
Encarecer, i.v., to raise the price, Enclavijar, v., to join closely, to
to overrate, to exaggerate. peg.
Encarecidamente, adv., exceed- Encoger, v., to shrink, to con-
ingly, highly, earnestly. tract r.v., to shrink, to be

;

Encarecimiento, m., enhancement, depressed. se de hombros,


exaggeration rise, advance ; to shrug one's shoulders.
Encargado, ?«., man in charge, Encogido, a., timid, shrunk.
agent. Encogimiento, m., contraction,
Encargar, v., to recommend, to shrinkage, lowness of spirits.
charge, to commit. se de, to — Encolar, v., to glue.
take charge of, to undertake, to Encolerizar, v., to anger, to irri-
take upon oneself. tate r.v., to become angry.
;

Encargo, tn., charge, command, Encomendar, i.v., to recommend,


commission, order, employ, to commend, to commit, to
office. charge to ; praise, to extol ;

Encarnado, a., incarnate, red. r.v.,to commit (or recommend)


Encarnizar, v., to provoke r.v.,
; oneself.
to be furious. Encomienda, /., commission,
Encartonado, a., bound in boards. charge. — compliments, res-
Por — postal (Amer.), by
s,

Encartonar, v., to bind in boards. pects.


Encarnar, v., to incarnate to ; parcels post.
entice, to incite. Encomio, m., praise, eulogy.
Encauchado, m., india-rubber Enconar, v., to inflame, to irritate.
poncho. Encono, m., malevolence, irrita-
Encausar, v., to take proceedings tion.
against a person. Encontrar, to meet, to encoun-
i.v.,

Encauzar, v., to open a trench ;


ter, to find r.v., to meet, to
;

(fig.) to direct, to give a direction find oneself, to be.


to. Encorajar, v., to animate, to in-
Encender, i.v., to kindle, to light, flame r.v., to be furious.
;

to enrage r.v., to become


; Encordar, i.v., to string, to cord.
inflamed. Encordelar, v., to tie or bind with
Encendido, a., inflamed. — de cord.
color, high-coloured. Encordonar, v., to lace, to tie with
Encendimiento, m., inflammation. strings.
Encerado, m., oil-cloth, tarpaulin. Encorvadura, /., crookedness.
Encerar, v., to rub or to smear Encorvar, v., to bend, to crook ;

with wax. r.v., to bend, to go crooked.


Encerrar, i.v., to close in, to shut Encrespador, m., curling-iron.
up. Encrespar, v., to curl, to frizzle,
Enchapar, v., to veneer, to inlay, to crimp r.v., to become rough
;

to plate. or boisterous.
Encía, /., gum. Encrucijada, /., cross-road (s).

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Encrudecer, i.v., to make raw or Enemistad, /., enmity.


worse, to irritate. Enemistar, v., to make an enemy.
Encuademación, /., binding, book- Energía, /., energy.
binding. Enérgico, a., energetic.
Encuadernador, m., bookbinder. Enero, m., January.
Encuadernar, v., to bind books. Enervar, v., to enervate.
Encubar, v., to put liquid into Enfadadizo, a., irritable.
casks, barrels, etc. Enfadar, v., to vex, to annoy, to
Encubiertamente, adv., secretly, anger, to offend r.v., to be-
;

deceitfully. come angry.


Encubridor, m., concealer, receiver Enfado, m., trouble, vexation,
of stolen goods. anger.
Encubrimiento, m., concealment, Enfadoso, a., vexatious, trouble-
idding. some, tedious.
Encubrir, v., to conceal, to hide, Enfardador, m., packer.
to palliate. Enfardar, w., to pack, to bale, to
Encuentro, m., meeting, encoun- put into bales.
ter. Ir {or salir) al — de, to go Enfardelador, m. See Enfardador.
to meet. Enfardeladura, /., packing.
Encumbrado, a., high, lofty, ele- Enfardelaje, m., packing.
vated. Enfardelar, v. See Enfardar.
Encumbramiento, m., height, em- Énfasis, m., emphasis.
inence. Enfático, a., emphatic.
Encumbrar, v., to raise, to elevate. Enfermar, v., to fall ill, to weaken,
Encurtido, a., pickled. —
s, m.pl., to enervate.
pickles. Enfermedad, /., infirmity, illness,
Encurtir, v., to pickle. complaint, malady.
Endeble, a., feeble. Enfermería, /., infirmary.
Enderezar, v., to guide, to direct, Enfermero, tn., Enfermera, /.,
to set right. male and female nurse.
Endibia, /., endive. Enfermizo, a., infirm, sickly.
Endosado, a., endorsed ; m., en- Enfermo, a., ill, sick, diseased,
dorsee. infirm, weak.
Endosador. See Endosante. Enfervorizar, v., to inflame.
Endosante, m., endorser. Enflaquecer, i.v., to weaken, to
Endosar, v., to endorse a bill of make thin, to attenuate r.v., ;

exchange. to become thin, to fall away.


Endoso, Mi., endorsement. Sin — Enflaquecimiento, m., attenua-
unendorsed. tion.
Endulzar, v., to sweeten. Enfocar, v., to focus.
Endurecer, i.v., to harden, to make Enfrascar, v., to put liquid in a
hard ; r.v., to harden, to flask or bottle.
become hard. Enfrenar, v., to bridle, to curb, to
Endurecido, a., hard, hardy, hard- restrain.
ened, inured. Enfrente, adv., opposite, in front.
Endurecimiento, m., hardness, — de, opposite to.
obstinacy. Enfriador, m., cooling-place, refri-
Enebro, m. (Bot.), common juni- gerator.
per. Enfriamiento, m., refrigeration.
Euemi^o, a., inimical, hostile. Enfriar, v., to cool, to make
Enemigo, m., enemy, antagonist. cool.

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Enfurecer, i.v., to irritate, to en- Engrasar, v., to grease, to lubri-


rage, to make furious ; r.v., to cate, to oil, to stain with
rage, to become furious. grease ; to manure.
Engalanar, v., to adorn, to deck. Engreimiento, m., elation, vanity.
Enganchamiento. See Enganche. Engreir, i.v., to lift, to make proud
Enganchar, v., to hook, to entrap, or haughty.
to decoy. Engrosar, i.v., to make fat, to
Enganche, m., enlistment coup-
;
increase, to grow strong r.v., ;

ling, connecting-link. to fatten, to increase in size.


Engañadizo, a., easily deceived. Engrudar, v., to paste.
Engañado, a., mistaken, deceived. Engrudo, m., paste.
Engañador, m., impostor, cheat, Enguirnaldar, v., to adorn with
deceiver. garlands. [up.
Engañar, v., to deceive, to cheat, Engullir, v., to gobble, to swallow
to hoax ;r.v., to be deceived, Enhebra-cartas, m., letter-file.
to be mistaken. Enhebrar, v., to thread a needle ;

Engaño, m., mistake, deception, to link, to unite.


deceit, fraud. Llamarse a — Enhiesto, a., erect, upright.
not to allow oneself to be Enhilar, v., to thread, to direct,
deceived, to be undeceived. to tend.
Engañoso, a., deceitful, false. Enhorabuena, /., congratulation,
Engarce, m., link, union setting.
; welcome.
Engarzar, v., to enchain, to link, Enigma, m., enigma, riddle.
to set (stones). Enigmático, a., enigmatical.
Engastar, v., to enchase, to set Enjabonar, v., to soap.
(stones, etc.). Enjaezar, v., to caparison, to
Engaste, m., setting of precious harness.
stones. Enjalbegar, v., to whitewash.
Engendrar, v., to beget, to engen- Enjalma, /., kind of pack-saddle.
der ;to produce, to create. Enjambrar, v., to swarm.
Englobar, v., io comprise, to add Enjambre, m., swarm of bees,
together. crowd.
Engolfar, v., to enter a gulf r.v.,
; Enjaular, v., to cage, to imprison.
to be lost in thought, to be Enjoyar, v., to adorn wth jewels,
engaged in diíñcult work. to set with diamonds.
Engomado, a., gummed, stiff. Enjuagar, v., to cleanse, to rinse
Engomadura, /., gumming. the mouth and teeth.
Engomar, v., to stiffen vnth. gum. Enjugador, m., drier, wringer,
Engordar, v., to fatten, to grow fat. wringing-machine.
Engorro, m., embarrassment, ob- Enjugar, v., to dr^', to wipe off
stacle. moisture.
Engorroso, a., troublesome, tire- Enjuiciar, v. (Law), to prepare a
some, vexatious. case to pass judgment.
;

Engranaje, m., gearing, gear. Enjuto, a., dried, sparing. A pie


Engranar, v., to gear, to tooth, to — ,without pain or labour.
connect. Enlace, m., connection, link, kin-
Engrandecer, i.v., to augment, to dred, marriage.
greaten, to magnify, to ag- Enladrillado, m., brickwork, pave-
grandise. ment of bricks.
Engrandecimiento, m., increase, Enladrillar, v., to pave with
aggrandisement. bricks.

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Enlazar, v., to join, to bind, to Enrasar, to smooth, to plane,


v.,
unite, to connect to knit, to ; to make
even.
lace. Enredado, a., entangled, compli-
Enloquecer, i.v., to enrage, to cated.
madden ; r.v., to go mad, to Enredar, v., to entangle, to com-
become enraged. plicate, to perplex.
P^nlosar, v., to Isiv a floor w-ith Enredo, m., entanglement, per-
flags. plexity, complication, fix.
Enlutar, v., to put in mourning; Enrejado, m., trellis, grate rack. ;

to veil. Enriquecer, i.v., to enrich r.v., ;

Enmaderamiento, »»., woodwork, to grow rich.


wainscotting. Enriscado, a., mountainous,
Enmarañar, v., to entangle, to craggy.
perplex. Enrojecer, i.v., to make red.
Enmantar, v., to cover with a Enroscar, v., to t^váne, to twist.
blanket. Ensacar, v., to put in a sack.
Enmendación, /., emendation, cor- Ensalada, /., salad.
rection. Ensaladera, /., salad-bowl.
Enmendar, i.v., to correct, to Ensalzar, v., to extol, to exalt, to
reform, to amend, to compen- magnify, to exaggerate.
sate. Ensamblador, )«., joiner.
Enmienda, /., emendation, cor- Ensambladura, /., joinery.
rection, amendment, alteration, Ensamblar, v., to join pieces of
compensation. wood, to dovetail.
Enmollecer, i.v., to mould, to make Ensanchamiento, m., widening,
mouldy r.v., to grow mouldy,
; augmentation.
to rust. Ensanchar, v., to widen, to extend,
Enmohecido, a., musty, mouldj^ to enlarge ; r.v., to extend.
rusty. Ensanche, m., widening, exten-
Enmollecer, i.v., to soften. sion, development.
Enmudecer, i.v., to grow dumb, Ensartar, v., to string, to put on a
to be silent. string.
Ennegrecer, to blacken.
i.v., Ensayador, m., assayer.
Ennoblecer, i.v., to ennoble. Ensayar, v., to assay, to instruct,
p]nnol)lecimicnto, ni., ennoble- to teach to try, to prove, to

;

ment. test. se, to practise.


Enojadizo, a., angry, fretful, Ensaye, m., assay, trial, proof.
peevish. Ensayo, m., assay, trial, proof ;

Enojado, a., angr\^ fretful. rehearsal experiment, essay.


;

Enojar, v., to vex, to irritate, to Ensebar, v., to grease.


anger r.v., to be angry.
; Ensenada, /., creek.
Enojo, m., anger, passion, fretful- Enseña, /., standard.
ness. Enseñanza, /., teaching, instruc-
Enojoso, a., oftensive, vexatious. tion.
Enorme, a., enormous, vast, huge. Enseñar, v., to teach, to instruct,
Enormemente, adv., enormously, to show.
hugely. Enseñorear, v., to lord, to domi-
Enormidad, /., enormity, enor- neer r.v., (de) to take posses-
;

mousness. sion (of).


Enranciarse, r.v., to grow rancid, Enseres, m.pL, chattels, fixtures,
to go stale. furniture.

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Ensillar, w., to saddle. Entibiar, v., to cool, to moderate,


Ensimismado, a., selfish, absorbed to temper.
in thought. Entidad, /., entity consideration, ;

Ensordecer, i.v., to deafen, to grow import, moment, importance.


deaf. Entintar, v., to ink, to mark with
Ensordecimiento, m., deafness. ink.
Ensuciar, v., to dirty, to soil. Entoldado, m., awning.
Entablado, p.p., brought forward ;
Entoldar, v., to cover with an
m., ñoor made of boards. awning.
Entablar, v., to cover with boards, Entonado, a., haughty harmon- ;

to plank to bring (or put)


; ised, toned ni., toning (photo-
;

forward, to claim to open ; graphy) .

(relations, etc.). -demanda, to Entonar, v., to tune, to tone r.v.,



;

institute proceedings. re- to look big, to grow haughty.



clamación, to lodge a claim. Entonces, aííf., then. En aquel


Entallador, m., engraver, sculptor. at that time.
Entalladura, /., engraving, sculp- Entonelar, v., to barrel.
ture. Entorpecer, i.v., to benumb, to
Entallar, v., to engrave, to carve, stupefy, to hinder.
to sculpture. Entorpecimiento, wz., torpor, dull-
Entapizar, v., to hang with ness, stupidity.
tapestry. Entrada, /., entrance, entry. —
Entarimado, m., inlaid ñoor, par- returns. Derechos de
s,

quetry. import dut}'. Dar a, to enter. —
Ente, m., entity, being. — admission free.
libre, —
Entender, i.v., to understand, to furtiva en una casa, forzán-
comprehend, to hear r.v., to dola para robar, burglary.
arrange, to agree. de, to — ;

Entramado, m., framework.


know about, to be a judge of. Entrambos, pron., both.
— en, to attend to, to investi- Entrante, «., entering. La se-
gate, to look after. EI se enti- mana — , next week.

ende, he knows what he is about. Entraña, /., entrail. s, entrails,

— se con, to arrange with. bowels.


Entenada, /., step-daughter. Entrañable, a., intimate, affec-
Entenado, m., step-son. tionate.
Entendido, a., learned, knowing. Entrar, v., to enter, to come in, to
Tener —
to understand. Según go in. —
de arribada forzosa,

,

tenemos as far as we know to put into a port in distress.


{oy can gather).
,

[quite. Entre, prep., between. tanto, —


Enteramente, adv., entirely, fully, meanwhile. — manos, in hand.
Entendimiento, m., understanding. Entredicho, m., interdiction, pro-
JjUterar, v., to inform, to acquaint. hibition.
— se de, to inform oneself about. Entredós, m., long primer type.
Entereza, /., entireness, integrity ;
Entretino, a., middling fine, mid-
uprightness, fortitude. dling.
Enternecer, i.v., to soften, to Entrega, /., delivery, part (of a
affect, to melt. paper), payment. s remotas, —

Entero, a., entire, perfect, sound, futures. A la — on delivery.



,

whole; w., point (market). Pronta ,


prompt deliver3^
Enterrador, m., grave-digger. Entreisable, a., deliverable.
Enterrar, i.v., to inter, to bury. Entregar, v., to deliver, to hand

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over, to transfer, to pay r.v., ; Envasador, m., filter, funnel.


to give oneself up. A (or para) Envasar, v., to barrel, to put into
— to be supplied, on delivery.
, sacks or barrels, to pack.
Entrelazar, v., to interlace. Envase, m., packing.
Entrelistado, a., striped. Envejecer, i.v., to make old, to
Entremeter, v., to put one thing grow old ; r.v., to grow out of
between others r.v., to inter- ; use.
meddle, to meddle. Envejecido, a., looking old ; ex-
Entremetido, m., meddler, busy- perienced.
body. Envenenar, v., to envenom, to
Entremetimiento, in., interposi- poison.
tion, interference. Enverdecer, i.v.,to become green.
Entremezclar, v., to intermix. Envestir, i.v., to invest, to adorn.
Entrenar, v., to train. Enviado, m., envoy ; p.p., sent.
Entrepaño, m., panel. Enviar, v., to send.
Entreponer, i.v., to interpose. Enviciar, v., to vitiate.
Entresuelo, m., floor or apartment Envidar, v., to stake. el resto, —
between the ground floor and to stake one's all.
the first floor entresol. ; Envidia, /., envy.
Entretanto, adv., meanwhile. Envidiable, a., enviable.
Entretejer, v., to tissue, to inter- Envidiar, v., to envy, to grudge,
weave. to covet.
Entretela, /., buckram, interlining. Envidioso, a., envious.
Entretener, i.v., to entertain, to Envilecer, i.v., to vilify.
put off, to delay r.v., to amuse ; Envío, m., sending, consignment.
oneself. Envoltorio, m., bundle, \\Tapper.
Entretenimiento, m., entertain- Envolver, i.v., to Avrap up, to
ment, amusement. involve.
Entrever, i.v.. to have a glimpse Envolvimiento, m., envelopment.
of. Envuelto, a., involved.
Entrevia, /., railway gauge. Enyesar, v., to plaster.
Entrevista, /., interview. Enyugar, v., to yoke.
Entristecer, i.v., to sadden, to Epidemia, /., epidemic disease.
grieve r.v., to grieve, to fret.
; Epidémico, a., epidemic(al).
Entumecer, i.v., to swell, to Epidermis, /., epidermis.
benumb to swell.
; Epigrama, m., epigram.
Enturbiar, v., to muddle, to make Epílogo, tn., epilogue.
muddy. Episodio, m., episode.
Entusiasmar, v., to transport ; Epístola, /., epistle, letter.
r.v., to become enthusiastic. Epistolar, epistolary.
a.,
Entusiasmo, m., enthusiasm. Epitafio, m., epitaph.
Entusiasta, a. & com., enthu- Epíteto, m., epithet.
siast(ic]. Epitomar, v., to epitomise.
Entusiástico, a., enthusiastic Epitome, m., epitome, abridg-
Enumeración, /., enumeration. ment, summary.
Enumerar, v., to enumerate. Época, /., epoch, period, time.
Enunciar, v., to enunciate, to Equidad, /., equity, impartiaUty,
declare. justice.
Envainar, v., to sheathe. Equilátero, a., equilateral.
Envanecer, i.v., to make vain Equilibrar, v., to equilibrate, to
r.v., to become proud. l)alance, to counterpoise.

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Equilibrio, m., equilibrium, ba- Errante, a., errant, wandering.


lance. Errar, i.v., to err, to wander, to
Equipaje, m. baggage, luggage. miss.
Depósito (or cuarto), de s, — Errata, /., error, erratum.
cloak-room, luggage office. Errático, a., erratic, wandering.
Equipamento, m., fitting out. I]rroneamente, adv., erroneously,
Equipar, v., to equip, to fit out, to falsely.
furnish. Erróneo, a., erroneous, mistaken.
Equipo, m., fitting out, equip- Error, error, mistake.
ni., de — •

ment club. pluma, clerical error, penslip.


;

Equitación, /., horsemanship ; rid- — de tecla, typing error. de —


ing. imprenta, printer's error.
Equitativo, a., equitable, just, Erudición, /., erudition, learning.
reasonable. Erudito, a., erudite, learned.
Equivalencia, /., equivalence. Erupción, /., eruption.
Equivalente, a. & m., equivalent. Esa, /., pron., that. En in — ,

Equivaler, i.v., to be equal or that place, in your town.


equivalent. Esbelto, a., tall, genteel, elegant
Equivocación, /., mistake, error, shape.
oversight, blunder. Esbirro, »?., baihfí.
Equivocado, a., mistaken, wrong. Esbozo, m., sketch, rough draft,
Equivocar, v., to mistake r.v., ; outline.
to be mistaken, to make a Escabechar, v., to pickle, to souse.
mistake, to be wrong. se de — Escabeche, m., pickle.
medio a medio, to be quite Escabel, m., footstool.
mistaken. Escabroso, a., rough, uneven.
Equívoco, aa., equivocal, ambi- craggy.
guous n., equivocation
in ; mis- Escala, /., ladder, scale. Hacer •—
take. 1
en, to call or touch at En gran
Era, /., era thrashing-ñoor.
; — on a large scale.
,

Erario, m., exchequer, public Escalafón, m., list. de marina,


treasury. navy list.
Erección, /., erection. Escalar, v., to scale.
Erguir, i.v., to erect r.v to be; Escaldar, v., to scald.
elated (with pride). Escalera, /., stair, staircase
Erigir, v., to erect, to raise, to ladder. —
de caracol, winding
build. stair.
Erizar, v., to set on end r.v., ; Escalfar, v., to poach eggs.
to stand on end (the hair), to Escalofrío, m., shivering fit.
bristle. Escalón, m., step of a stair.
Ermita, /., hermitage. Escalonado, a., scaled, divided.
Ermitaño, m., hermit. Embarques s, —
shipments at
Erogar, t;., to distribute, to divide. inter\-als.
Erradamente, adv., erroneously, Escalonar, v., to scale out, to
faultily, wrongl}'. divide.
Erradicación, /., eradication. Escama, /., scale or coat.
Erradicar, v., to eradicate. Escamado, a., tutored by experi-
Errado, a., mistaken, wrong. ence.
Escamar, v., to scale to offend,
;

1 In the latter sense this word is some-


to irritate r.v., to be tutored
times written equivoco (t.c, equi-vo'-co), ;

especially in South Ame ri ca. by experience, to resent.


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Escampar, v., to cease raining; to Escatimar, v., to curtail ; to


clean or clear out. lessen, to haggle, to stint, to
Escandalizar, v., to scandalise. begrudge.
Escándalo, m., scandal tumult,
; Escena, /., scene, stage.
row. Escénico, a., scenic
Escandaloso, a., scandalous. Escéptico, a., sceptical.
Escapar, v., to escape r.v., to
; Esclarecer, i.v., to lighten, to illus-
escape, to flee. trate, to clear up, to look into.
Escaparate, m., press, cupboard ;
Esclarecido, a., illustrious, emi-
show-window of a shop. nent.
Escapatoria, /., escape, flight ;
Esclarecimiento, m., dawn, illus-
pretext, excuse. triousness, elucidation.
Escape, m., escape, flight escape- ; Esclavina, /., robe cape, collar.

;

ment (of a watch). A todo Esclavitud, /., slavery.


at full gallop. Esclavizar, v., to enslave.
Escaramuza, /., skirmish. Esclavo, m., slave.
Escarbar, v., to scrape or scratch Escoba, /., broom.
the ground. Escobar, v., to sweep with a
Escarcha, /., hoar frost. broom.
Escarchar, v., to be frozen or Escobilla, /., brush, small cloth
congealed, to put frost-work on brush, besom.
confectionery. Escocer, ¡.v., to irritate, to pain, to
Escardar, v., to weed. smart.
Escarlata, /., scarlet. Escofina, /., rasp wire-brush.
;

Escarlatina, /., scarlatina ; scar- Escog:er, v., to select, to choose.


let-fever. Escocido, a., chosen, choice, select.
Escarmentar, i.v.,to be tutored by Escogimiento, m., choice, selec-
experience, to take warning, to tion.
correct severely. Escolar, ni., scholar, student.
Escarmiento, jn., warning, cau- Escolástico, a., scholastic.
tion, chastisement. Escollo, m., reef, breaker, danger,
Escarnecer, i.v., to scoff, to mock, shelf.
to jeer. Escolta, /., escort.
Ercarnio, m., scoff, jeer. Escoltar, w., to escort.
Escarola, /., endive. Escombro, m., rubbish mackerel. ;

Escarpa, /., declivity. Esconce, m., corner, angle.


Escarpado, a., sloped, craggy. Esconder, v., to hide, to conceal ;

Escarpar, v., to scarf or join r.v., to be liidden.


timbers. Escondidas, a — ,adv., privately,
Escarpia, /., tenter-hook, hook, in a secret manner.
spike. Escondite, m., concealment, hid-
Escarpín, m., .sock, shoe, pump. ing-place.
Escasamente, adv., scantily, Escopeta, /., ñrelock, gun. de —
scarcel}^, hardly. viento, air-gun.
Escasear, v., to spare, to be scarce, Escopetero, m., gunsmith, mus-
to grow less. [lack. keteer, armourer.
Escasez, /., scantiness, scarcit}^ Escopleadura, /., mortise-hole.
Escaso, a., short, small, scanty, Escoplear, v., to chisel, to cut with
scarce. a chisel. Máquina de —
Escatimado, a., little, scanty, cur- mortise, mortising machine.
tailed, cut. Escoplo, m., chisel.
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Escorar, v. (Naut.), to heel over. Escudero, m., shield-bearer or


Escoria, /., dross, slags. shield-maker, squire, page.
Escorpión, m., scorpion. Escudo, m., shield crown (coin).
;

Escota, /., mattock or axe ;


Escudriñar, w., to search, to scru-
(Naut.) sheet. tinise, to pry into.
Escotar, v., to cut out, to hollow. Escuela, /., school.
Escote, m., sloping, tucker scot ; Escueto,a., disengaged, free, un-
or reckoning. trammelled.
p]scotcra, /. (Naut.), sheet-hole. Esculpir, v., to sculpture.
Escotero, a., free, disengaged. Escultor, m., sculptor, carver.
Escotilla, /. (Naut.), hatchway. Escultura, /., sculpture.
Escotillón, w., trap-door. Escupir, y., to spit.
Escribanía, /., notary's office ; Escurrir, 7'., to drain off, to slip,
notaryship secretaire, writing-
; to lapse ; r.v., to slip away.
case, writing-desk. Esencia, /., essence.
Escribano, m., notar\^ writer. Esencial, a., essential.
Escribiente, m., clerk. Esencialmente, adv., essentially.
Escribir, v., to write. a máqui- — Esiera, /., sphere, rank, character,
na, to typewrite. line. Está fuera de mi — , it is
Escrito, a., written m., com- out of my reach (or line)

;

munication. Por in writing, , Esíérico, a., spherical.


in black and white. Esfinge, /., sphinx.
Escritor, );;., writer, author. Esforzadamente, adv., vigorously.
Escritorio, m., writing-desk ;
Esforzado, strong, vigorous.
a.,
counting-house, office. Esforzar, i v., to strengthen, to
Escritura, /., writing, scripture, invigorate, to force, to enforce ;

deed, instrument, bond, con- r.v., to exert oneself, to make


tract. — • a máquina, type- efforts, to strive.
writing. Esfuerzo, m., effort, vigour, en-
Escriturar, v., to bind one by a deavour, exertion.
public instrument. Estar escri- Esfumar, v., to shade over the
turado, to be under articles. outline of a picture.
Escrúpulo, m., scruple, doubt, Esgrima, /., fencing.
hesitation. Esgrimir, v., to fence.
Escrupulosidad, /., scrupulosity, Eslabón, m., link of a chain,
conscientiousness. chain-link.
Escrupuloso, a., scrupulous. Eslabonar, v., to link, to unite.
Escrutador, m., examiner, search- Eslinga, /., sling.
er ; teller (at an election) Eslora, /., length of a ship.
Escrutar, v., to search, to pry into, Esmaltador, m., enameller.
to scrutinise to count votes.
; Esmaltar, v., to enamel.
Escrutinio, m., scrutiny, inquiry, Esmalte, m., enamel.
close examination. Esmeradamente, adv., with the
Escuadra, /., square squadron. greatest care.

;

Jefe de rear admiral.


, Esmerado, a., executed with care,
Escuadrar, f., to square. [horse. high-finished, polished.
Escuadrón, w., squadron, troop of Esmeralda, /., emerald.
Escualidez, /., squalor. Esmerar, v., to polish ; r.v., to
Escuálido, a., squalid, filthy. take great pains.
Escuchar, v., to li.sten, to attend ;
Esmeril, m., emery. [emery
r.v., to indulge oneself. Esmerilar, v., to poli.sh with
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Esmero, m., careful attention, Espectáculo, m., spectacle, sight,


accurac}', great effort. show.
Eso, pron., that. es, that is it. — Espectador, m., spectator.
A — de, at about, towards. Espectro, m., spectre.
Espaciar, v., to extend, to dilate, Especulación /., speculation.
to spread. Especulador, m., speculator.
Espacio, m., space, dela}', dis- Especular, v., to speculate.
tance. Especulativo, a., speculative.
Espacioso, a., spacious, capacious, Espejo, m., looldng-glass, mirror.
roomy, ^\-ide, slow. Espejero, m., looking-glass maker.
Espada, /., sword, swordsman.; Espera, /., expectation, stay, res-
ace of spades (at cards). Verse pite, adjournment.
entre la —
y la pared, to be in Esperanza, /., hope, expectancy.

great difficulties in a quan- ; Ancla de la sheet-anchor.
•,

dary. Esperar, v., to hope, to expect,


Espalda, shoulder.
/., s, back. A — to wait for, to look for, to
— s de, at one's back, in one's anticipate.
— de ballena,
absence. A —
s vueltas, behind

Esperma, /., sperm.
one's back. Echar a las s, — spermaceti.
to forget purposeh-, to abandon. Espermaceti, m., spermaceti.
Volver la —
a, to turn one's Espesar, v., to thicken, to con-
back on. dense.
Espantajo, m., scarecrow. Espeso, a., thick, dense, close.
Espantar, v., to frighten, to ter- Espesor, m., thickness.
rify r.v., to be frightened.
; Espesura, /., thickness, densitj^
Espanto, m., fright. closeness thicket.
;

Espantoso, a., frightful. Espetar, v., to spit, to put on a


Esparcir, i. v., to scatter, to divulge, spit to truss.
;

to set abroad. Espetera, /., rack, kitchen furni-


Espárrago, m., asparagus. ture.
Espartero, m., one who makes or Espetón, m., spit, iron pin.
sells articles of Spanish grass. Espía, m. & f., spy; (Naut.) warp.
Esparto, m., Spanish grass, hemp, Espiar, v., to spji^ to warp, to;

esparto. tow.
Espasmodico, a., spasmodic. Espiga, /., ear of coi-n tongue. ;

Especería, /., grocery, spices. Espigar, v., to ear, to glean.


Especia, /., spice. s, medicinal — Espigón, m., ear of corn point, ;

drugs. pivot.
Especial, a., special, particular. Espina, /., thorn, fish-bone, spine.
En — particularly, special!}'.
,
Estar en —
s, to be on thorns.
Especialidad, /., speciality. Espinaca, /., spinage, spinach.
Especialmente, adv., especially. Espinazo, m., backbone, spine.
Especie, /., species, kind, rumour, Espino, ni., thorn. bianco, —
report. ha^vthorn
Especiería, /., grocer's shop, gro- Espinoso, a., thorny.
cery ; spices. Espira, /., spire.
Especiero, m., grocer dealer in ; Espiral, a., spiral, winding.
spices and drugs. Espirar. See Expirar.
Especificación, /., specification. Espiritoso, fl., spiritous spirited, ;

Especificar, v., to specify. '

lively.
Específico, a., specific. ! Espíritu, m., spirit, soul, mind,

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Espirituoso, a., spirituous. Esquirol, ;»., blackleg (in labour


Espita, /., tap. disputes)
Esplendidez, /., splendour. Esquivar, v., to a\'oid, to evade,
Espléndido, a., splendid. to escape, to shun.
Esplendor, m., splendour. Esquivez, /., disdain, scorn, cold-
Espliego, yn., lavender. ness.
Espolear, v., to spur. Esquivo, a., shy, reserved, diffi-
Espolinado, a., flowered (silk cult, cold.
goods) Estabilidad, /., stability, duration.
Espollnar, v., to weave silk in Estable, a., stable, stead3^ firm.
flowers. Establecer, i.v., to establish, to
Esponja, /., sponge. constitute, to settle r.v., to ;

Esponjadura, /., sponging. establish oneself, to settle.


Esponjar, v., to sponge. Establecimiento, w., establish-
Esponjoso, a., spongy. ment.
Esponsales, m. pi., espousals. Establo, m., stable.
Espontáneamente, adv., sponta- Estaca, /., stake, picket.
neously, of one's own accord. Estacada, /., palisade, paling.
Espontaneidad, /., spontaneity. Estacar, v., to put stakes in the
Espontáneo, a., spontaneous, wil- ground.
ling. Estación, /., season, state sta-
— de
;

Esportillero, m., porter. tion. ferrocarril, railway


Esposa, /., wife. —
s, handcufis. station. — de paso, inter-
Esposo, yn., husband. mediate station. —
radio-

Espuela, /., spur. telegráfica, ^^'ireless station.
Espuerta, /., pannier, basket. terminal [or de término), ter-
Espuma, /., froth, foam. — de minus.
mar, meerschaum. Estacionar, v., to be stationary.
Espumadera, /., skimmer. Estacionario, a., stationary.
Espumajo, m., froth, spume. Estada, /., stay, sojourn, resi-
Espumajoso, a., foamy. dence.
Espumante, p. a., foaming a., Estadía, /., stay, detention, de-
sparkling.
;

murrage. Días de lay-days.— ,

Espumar, to skim, to foam.


v., Estadista, m., statesman.
Espurio, a., spurious. Estadística,/., statistics. — oficial,
Esquela, /., note, letter, notice. official returns.
— de defunción, death notice. Estadístico, a., statistical.
— mortuoria, death announce- Estadizo, a., stagnant.
ment. Estado, yn., state, condition, state-
Esqueleto, m., skeleton, frame. ment, account. de cuenta,—
En —unfinished, incomplete.
, statement of account. Hombre
Esquema, m., scheme, plan. de —

statesman. See Fondo.
,

Esquife, m., skiff. Estafa, /., fraud, swindle, deceit,


EsquUa, /., small bell ; sheep- trick.
.shearing. Estafador, m., swindler, impostor.
Esquilador, yn., sheep-shearer, Estafar, v., to defraud, to s%\dndle.
clipper. Estafeta, /., courier, express
Esquileo, m., shearing. general post office for letters.
Esquilmo, m., harvest. Estagnación, /., stagnation.
Esquimal, m., Eskimo. Estallar, v., to crack, to burst to ;

Esquina, /., corner. break out.


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Estallido, ni., crack, crackling, — bien con, to be well in with,


report, crash. on good terms with. mal —
Estambre, m. (or /.), fine worsted ;
con, to have a bad opinion of.
woollen yarn ; warp. Estarcir, v., to trace.
Estameña, /., serge, kind of wool- Estarías, f.pl., demurrage, lay-
len stuff. days, loading days.
Estampa, /., print, stamp, stamp- Estatua, /., statue.
ing, sketch, design printing Estatura, /., .stature.
machine, press.
;

Dar a la —to
-, Estatuto, m., statute.
print, to publish. Estay, m., stay (Naut.).
Estampación, /., printing (of tex- Este, m.. East pron., this.
;

tiles, etc.). Esteárico, a., stearic. See Vela.


Estampado, m., impression, print- Estearina, /., stearine.
ing, stamping a., printed, ; Estenografía, /., stenography,
stamped. —
s, prints, printed shorthand, phonography.
goods. Estenógrafo, m., stenographer,
Estampador, m., printer. shorthand- writer.
Estampar, v., to print, to stamp. Estepa, /., steppe.
Estampía, de —
adv., suddenly,

•, Estera, /., mat, floor matting.
quickly. Estereotipa, /., stereotype.
Estampido, m., crack, crash, re- Estereotipar, v., to stereotype.
port. Estereotipia, /., stereotj^pography.
Estampilla, /., print, stamp.
— Estereotípico, a., stereotype.
de correos, post-mark, date Estéril, a., sterile, barren.
stamp. Esterilidad, /., sterility.
Estancación, /. See Estanca- Esterilizar, v., to sterihse.
miento. Esterilla, /., small mat, gimp.
Estancamiento, m., stagnation. Esterlino, a., sterling. Libra
Estancar, v., to stop, to check ;
esterlina, pound sterling.
• to prohibit. Estiba, /., rammer stowage. ;

Estancia, /., stay, sojourn ; dwell- Estibador, m., stevedore.


ing. Estibar, v., to compress wool to ;

Estanco, a., tight ; water-tight ;


stow cargo.
m., monopoly ; stay, stop ;
Estiércol, m., dung, manure.
tank. Estigma, m., stigma.
Estandarte, m., banner, standard, Estigmatizar, v., to stigmatise.
colours. Estilar, v., to use, to be accus-
Estanque, m., pond. tomed r.v., to be in fashion.
;

Estanquero, m., retailer of pri- Estilo, m., style, form, way,


\'ileged goods, such as tobacco manner. Por el — , in the style,
tobacconist.
;

of the kind. Y así por el —


Estante, m., shelf. and so on.
Estañar, v., to cover with tin, to Estilógrafo, m., stylograph.
tin. Estima, /., esteem, respect
Estañero, m., metal-man. reckoning, dead reckoning.
Estaño, m., tin. Estimable, a., estimable, valuable,
Estaquillar, v., to peg. esteemed.
Estar, v., to be, to stand. — por, Estimación, /., estimation, esteem,
to be about (or inclined) to. regard estimate, valuation.
— para, to be about (or ready)
;

Estimar, v., to esteem, to regard,


to. — bien, to be all right. to value, to compute, to judge.

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Estimular, v., to stimulate. Estraza,/., rag, fragment oí cloth.

Estimulo, >H., stimulus, incite- Papel de —


brown paper. ,

ment. Estrechamente, adv., narrowly,


Estio, m., summer. closely, tightly.
Estipendiar, v., to give a stipend. Estrechamiento, m., tightness,
Estipendiario, m., stipendiary. narrowing, closeness.
Estipendio, tn., stipend, salary, Estrechar, v., to tighten, to con-
wage, fee. strain, to compel. See Mano.
Estipulación, /., stipulation. Estrechez, /., tightness, closeness,
Estipular, v., to stipulate, to con- narrowness, intimacy.
tract. Estrecho, a., narrow, straight,
Estirado, a., extended, stretched, right ; m., strait.
dilated. Estrechura, /., narrowness, strait-
Estirar, i;., to dilate, to extend, to ness.
stretch out ;r.v., to stretch, Estregar, i.v., to rub, to fray, to
to be extended. scratch.
Estirón, m., pulling, pull. Estrella, /., star.
Estirpe, /., race, origin, .stock. Estrellado, «., starry. Huevo —
Estiva, /., rammer, stowage. i\Iu- poached egg.
dar (oy moverse) la —to shift
, Estrellar, v., to dash, to break.
the cargo. Estremecer, i.v., to shake r.v. ;

Esto, pron., this. En —


herein

to tremble.

-, ;

at this time. Por hereby,


, Estremecimiento, m., trembling.
therefore. Estrenar, v., to handsel, to wear
Estocada, /., stab, thrust. or try for the first time, to com-
Estofa, /., quilted stuff. mence.
Estofar, v., to quilt. Estreno, m., commencement, de-
Estólido, a., stupid, fooHsh. but.
Estómago, m., stomach. Estreñir, t.v., to bind, to tie close.
Estopa, /., tow, oakum. Estrépito, m., noise, bustle, cla-
Estopilla, /., lawn, fine linen, cam- mour.
bric, batiste. Estrepitoso, a., noisy, loud.
Estorbar, v., to hinder, to impede, Estriar, v., to flute, to groove.
to disturb, to hamper to be ; See Hierro.
in the way. Estribar, v., to prop, to support,
Estorbo, m., hindrance, obstacle. to build upon. en, to rest —
Estorno, m., return premium. upon.
Estornudar, v., to sneeze. Estribillo, m., song, chorus.
Estornudo, m., sneeze. Estribo, m., stirrup, step.
Estrada, /., causeway. Estribor, m., starboard.
Estrado, m., drawing-room hall ; ; Estrictamente, adv., .strictly.
platform. Estricto, a., strict, exact, rigorous.
Estrafalario, a., slovenly extra- ; Estropajo, m., dishcloth.
vagant, wild. Estropajoso, a., ragged, mean.
Estragar, v., to deprave, to spoil, Estropeado, a., lame cut, mangled. ;

to destroy. Estropear, v., to maim, to cripple,


Estrago, m., waste, ruin, harm. to cut, to spoil.
Estrangul, m.. reed, mouth-piece. Estructura, /., structure, order,
Estratagema, /., stratagem. method.
Estrategia, /., strategy. Estruendo, m., noise, clamour,
Estratégico, a., strategic. bustle, pomp.
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Estruendoso, a., noisy, clamorous. Evaporar, v., to evaporate ; to


Estrujar, v., to press, to squeeze. vanish.
Estrujón, m., pressing, compres- Evaporizar, v., to evaporate.
sion. Evasión, /., evasion, escape.
Estuario, m., estuary. Evasivo, a., evasive, elusive.
Estucar, v., to stucco, to white- Evento, m., event.
wash. Eventual, a., eventual.
Estuche, m., case (for instruments, Evicción, /., eviction.
needles, etc.) ; etui. —de Evidencia, /., evidence, proof.
tocador, dressing-case. Evidenciar, v., to evidence, to
Estuco, m., stucco, plaster, plaster prove.
of Paris. Evidente, a., evident, clear.
Estudiante, m., student, scholar. Evidentemente, adv., evidentlv,
Estudiar, v., to study, to examine, plainly.
to look into. Evitable, a., avoidable.
Estudio, m., study, attention Evitación, /., avoidance.
studio. Estar en to be under— ,
;

Evitar, v., to avoid, to escape, to


consideration. shun.
Estudioso, a., studious, careful. Evocar, v., to call out, to invoke.
Estufa, /., stove, hot-house. Evolución, /., evolution.
Estufilla, /., muff. Exacerbar, v., to irritate, to
Estupeiacto, a., stupefied. exasperate.
Estupendo, a., stupendous. E.xactamente, adv., exactly, just.
Estupidez, /., stupidity. Exactitud, /., exactness, exacti-
Estúpido, a., stupid. tude.
Estupor, m., stupor. Exacto, a., exact, just, punctual.
Esturión, m., sturgeon. Exageración, /., exaggeration.
Etapa, /., ration, course ; place of Exagerar, v., to exaggerate.
call, station. Exaltar, v., to exalt, to elevate.
Etcétera, etcetera. Examen, m., examination, in-
Éter, m., ether. quiry. — de cuentas, audit.
Eternal, a., eternal. Examinador, m., examiner.
Eternidad, /., eternity. Examinar, v., to examine, to
Eterno, a., eternal, endless. investigate, to look into, to
Ética, /., ethics. study.
Ético, a., ethical. Exangüe, a., bloodless.
Etimología, /., etymology. Exánime, weak.
a., spiritless,
Etiqueta, /., etiquette ; ticket, Exasperado, a., exasperated.
label. Exasperar, v., to exasperate.
Eufonia, /., euphony. Excavar, v., to excavate.
Evacuar, v., to evacuate. un — Excedente,»., exceeding, excessive.
negocio [or un encargo), to Exceder, v., to exceed, to excel, to
execute (or finish on) a busi- surpass.
ness (or an order). Excelencia, /., excellence, emi-
Evadir, v., to evade, to avoid, to nence, excellency.
escape ;v.v., to escape. Excelente, a., excellent.
Evaluar, v., to appraise, to value. Excéntrica, /., eccentric wheel.
— se en, to be valued at. Excéntrico, a., eccentric.
Evalúo, m., valuation, appraise- Excepción, /., exception.
ment. Excepcionar, v., to except, to
Evaporación, /., evaporation. object.

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Excepto, adv., except that, ex- Exigüidad, /., exiguity, smallness,


cepting. shortness.
Exceptuar, v., to except, to ex- Exiguo, a., exiguous, small, short.
empt. Eximir, to exempt, to free
v.,
Excesivo, a., excessive, extreme. from an obligation, to excuse,
Exceso, m., excess, superfluity. to except.
En — in excess, too much.
, Existencia, /., existence, stock.
Excitación, /., excitation, excite- Existente, p.a. & a., existing, in
ment. stock, on hand.
Excitar, i;., to excite. Existir, v., to exist, to be.
Exclamación, /., exclamation. Éxito, m., end, termination,
Exclamar, v., to exclaim. result. Buen success. — ,

Excluir, i.v., to exclude, to shut Exonerar, v., to exonerate.


out, to expel. Exorbitante, a., exorbitant.
Exclusa, /., lock, sluice, flood-gate. Expansión, /., expansion, exten-
Exclusión, /., exclusion, exception, sion.
shutting out. Expansivo, a., expansive.
Exclusivamente, adv., exclu.sively. Expanso, m., expanse.
Exclusive, adv., exclusively. Expectación, /., expectation, ex-
Exclusivo, a., exclusive. pectancy. Joven de a — ,

Excursión, /., excursion. hopeful youth.


Excusa, /., excuse, apology. Expectativa, /., expectation, ex-
Excusable, a., excusable, pardon- pectancy.
able. Expedición, /., expedition, haste,
Excusado, a., exempted, super- readiness forwarding, ship-
;

fluous, useless, needless. ment, despatch.


Excusar, v., to excuse, to pardon, Expediente, m., expedient, mea-
to exempt. Excusamos decir, sure, course dispatch. Incoar
needless to say. ^se —
de, to — •,
;

to institute proceedings.
apologise for. Expedienteo, m., red-tape (for-
Execrar, v., to execrate. mality) .

Exención, /., exemption, immu- Expedir, i.v., to expedite, to dis-


nity. patch, to forward to make

;

Exentar, to exempt, to fran-


v., out (a document). se billetes,
chise, to excuse. to issue tickets.
Exento, exempt, free.
a., Estar Expeditamente, flííw., expeditiously.
— de, to be free from. Expedito, a., prompt, expeditious,
Exhalación, /., exhalation. speedy clear.
; Dejar el —•

Exhalar, y., to exhale. camino, to clear the way.


Exheredar, v., to disinherit. Expeler, to expel, to eject.
v.,
Exhibición, /., exhibition. Expender, to expend, to spend,
v.,
Exhibir, v., to exhibit. to lay out.
Exhortación, /., exhortation. Expendio, m., expense, outlay.
Exhortar, v., to exhort. Expensas, /./?/., expenses, charges,
Exigencia, /., exigence, want, costs. A —
de, at the expense of
pressing necessity, need. Experiencia, /., experience, experi-
Exigente, a., exacting, difflcult, ment, trial.
hard to please. Experimentado, a., experienced.
Exigible, a., recoverable. Experimentar, v., to experience, to
Exigir, v., to exact, to require, to experiment.
demand, to levy. Experimento, »/., experiment.
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Exppi'to, a., expert, able. Expropiar, v., to expropriate.


Expiración, /., expiration, expirv. Expuesto, a., e.xposed, liable,
Expirante, p.a., expiring. risky. —
liable (or subjecta.
Expirar, v., to expire, to finish, to to). Lo —
the foregoing. ,

come to an end. Expulsar, v., to expel, to eject.


Explanar, v., to level to explain,
; Expulsión, /., expulsion.
to clear up. Expurgar, v., to expunge, to
Explayar, i»., to extend, to enlarge. cleanse, to correct.
Expletivo, m., expletive. Exquisito, a., exquisite, excellent.
Explicación, /., explanation. Extemporáneo, a., extempora-
Explicar, v., to explain, to clear neous out of time.
;

up, to elucidate r.v., to; Extender, i.v., to extend, to stretch


explain, to account for. out to make out (a docu-
;

Explicativo, a., explanatory. ment) r.v., to extend, to be


;

Explícito, a., explicit. enlarged.


Exploración, /., exploration. Extendido, fl., extended, extensive.
Explorar, v.. to explore. Extensamente, adv., extensively.
Explosión, /., explosion, outburst. Extensión, /., extension, extent.
Explotación, /., working, exploi- Extensivo, a., extensive, wide.
tation, traffic ; (Coll.) sweated Extenso, a., extensive. Por in — ,

labour. See 3Iaterial. full.


Explotador, m., exploiter. Extenuar, v., to extenuate.
Explotar, v., to exploit, to work, Exterior, a., exterior, outward ;

to develop to sweat (labour). in., exterior, outside.


— ;

una mina, to work a mine. Exteriormente, adv., externally.


Exponente, p.a. & com., expositor, Externo, a., external, outward.
exponent, exhibitor. Extinción, /., extinction.
Exponer, i.v., to expose, to ex- Extinguir, v., to extinguish.
pound, to explain, to express, Extinto, a., extinct, extinguished.
— se a, to expose oneself to. Extirpar, v., to extirpate, to eradi-
Exportación, /., exportation, ex- cate.
port. Extra, prep., besides, out ; m.,
Exportador, m., exporter. extra.
Exportar, ?;., to export. Extracción, /., extraction, expor-
Exposición, /., exposition, exhi- tation.
bition, explanation peril, risk. Extracto, extract, abstract.
m.,
Expresado, a., expressed, before-
;

— de cuenta corriente, abstract


mentioned, aforesaid. of account current.
Expresamente, adv., expressh^ Extraer, i.v., to extract, to export.
specially, plainl}'. Extrajudicial, a., extrajudicial.
Expresar, v., to express. Extranjero, m., stranger, fo-
Expresión, /., expression. reigner a., foreign, strange.

;

Expresivo, a., expressive. En el abroad. ,

Expreso, a., expressed express, Extrañar, v., to admire, to wonder,



;

clear ; ni., express. Tren to be surprised.


express train. Extrañeza, /., admiration, wonder,
Exprimir, v., to express to ;
surprise.
squeeze, to press out. Extraño, a., strange, foreign, rare,
Ex profeso (Lat.), adv., on funny, odd.
purpose. Extraordinario, a., extraordinary,
Expropiación, /., expropriation. special.

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Ext] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Fal

Extravagancia, /., extravagance. Factor, m., factor.


Extravagante, a., extravagant, Factoría, /., factory, foreign tra-
wild, irregular. ders in a distant country, trad-
Extraviar, v., to mislead, to mis- ing-houses, agency.
lay r.v., to lose one's wa}^ to Factura, /., invoice. —
consular,
;

go astray, to err. consular invoice. simulada,—


Extravío, m., deviation, misguid- pYO forma invoice.
ance, loss, going astra}'. Facturación, /., invoicing.
Extremadamente, adv., extremely. Facturar, v., to invoice, to note, to
Extremado, a., extreme. register (packages or luggage
Extremamente, adv., extremely, on railway), to check baggage,
exceedingly. Facultad, v. faculty, privilege.
Extremar, v., to reduce to an power.
extreme, to go to extremes ;
Facultar, to authorise, to
Y.V., to go to an extreme. empower.
Extremidad, /., extremity, end. Facultativamente, adv., optionall}'.
Extremo, a. & m., extreme. En — Facultativo, a., belonging to some
[or por —
), extremely. faculty optional.
;

Faena, /., task, work, labour.


Fábrica, /., fabrication, fabric, Faisán, pheasant.
manufacture factor}^ mill. Faja, /., band, bandage, wrapper,
— de algodón, cotton ;

mill. sash.
Fabricación, fabrication,
/., fabric, Fajo, m., bundle.
construction. — de los algo- Fajuela, /., bandage,
— roller.
dones, cotton manufacture. Bayeta , Lancashire baize.
Estar en — to be ,work. in Falange, /., phalanx.
Fabricador, m., inventor, deviser, Falbalá, tn., flounce, furbelow.
coiner. Falda, /., skirt, train, flap. s, —
Fabricante, m., maker, manufac- petticoats.
turer. Falla, /., defect, deficiency, lack.
Fabricar, v., to fabricate, to manu- Fallar, v., to give sentence, to
facture, to make, to build. judge ; imp., to be deficient,
Fabril, a., fabrile, pertaining to to be wanting.
manufactures. Falleba, /., iron bar for fastening
Fábula, /., fable. windows.
Fabuloso, a., fabulous, fictitious. Fallecer, i.v., to die.
Faca, /., knife. Fallecido, a., deceased.
Facción, /., action, faction fea- ; Fallecimiento, m., decease, death.
ture. Fallido, a., disappointed bank- ;

Faccioso, factious.
a., rupt.
Facha, /., aspect, look, face. Fallo, m., judgment, decision.
Fachada, /., face, front, fa9ade. Falsamente, adv., falsely, wrongly.
Fácil, a., easy. Falsear, I'., to falsify, to adulterate.
Facilidad, /., facility, easiness, Falsedad, /., falsehood, untruth,
ease. deceit.
Facilitar, v., to facilitate, to make Falsificación, /., falsification, for-
easy to .supply, to deliver.
; gery.
Fácilmente, adv., easily. Falsificador, m., forger, counter-
Facistol, m., reading-desk. feiter.
Facsimile, m., facsimile. Falsificar, v., to falsify, to forge,
Factible, a., feasible, practicable. to counterfeit.

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Fal] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Fee

Falsilla, /., guide rule. Fardillo, m., small bundle.


Falso, a., false, untrue, wrong. Fardito, m., small bale, truss.
En — , without due security. Fardo, m., bale, package.
Falta, /., defect, absence,
fault, Faríaíá, /., flounce, furbelow.
want deficiency.
; Hacer — Farináceo, a., farinaceous.
to want, to require, to need, to Farmacéutico, «., pharmaceutical;
be wanting. de aceptación, — m., apothecary, chemist.
non-acceptance. de pago, — Farmacia, /., pharmacy.
non-payment. Sin without — Faro, m., lighthouse.
A — de, for want of —
,

fail. Notar Farol, m., lantern, lamp. de



.

la de, to miss. seguridad, safety-lamp.


Faltar, v., to be wanting, to fail, Farolero, m., lamp-lighter.
to be short, to fall short, to Farolillo, m., small lantern.
need, to lack, to be missing. Farsa, /., farce.
— a su palabra, to fail to keep Fascinación, /., fascination.
one's word. Fascinar, v., to fascinate.
Falto, a., wanting, lacking, short. Fastidiar, v., to annoy, to bore, to
Faltriquera, /., pocket. excite disgust.
Falúa, open boat. Fastidio, m., distaste, boredom,
Falucho, m., small boat. disgust, annoyance.
Fama, /., fame, rumour, reputa- Fastidioso, a., squeamish, tedious,
tion, repute. Tiene de — disgusting.
honrado, he has the reputation Fasto, ;«., pride, splendour, pomp.
of being (or he is known to be) Fatal, a., fatal.
honest. Fatalidad, /., fatality.
Familia, /., family. Fatídico, a., fatidical, prophetic.
Familiar, a., familiar m., domes- ; Fatiga, /., fatigue, labour, toil.
tic familiar or intimate friend.
; Fatigar, z^., to fatigue.
Familiaridad, /., familiarity. Fatuo, a., fatuous, foolish, foppish.
Familiarizar, v., to familiarise ;
Fauces, f.pl., fauces, gullet.
r.v., to become familiar. Fausto, a., happy, fortunate,
Familiarmente, adv., familiarly. prosperous m., splendour,
;

Famoso, adj., famous, celebrated, pomp.


notorious. Favor, m., favour. A de, on —
Fanal, >»., lantern, lighthouse. behalf of, in favour of.
Fanático, a., fanatic (al). Favorable, a., favourable.
Fanatismo, m., fanaticism. Favorecedor, m., fa\-ourer, friend,
Fanega, /., measure of grain and patron.
seed of about a hundred- Favorecer, i.v., to favour, to
weight or an English bushel. patronise, to promote.
— ;

de cacao, a measure of 1 10 lb. Favorito, a. & m., favourite.


of cocoa. Faz, /., face.
Fanfarrón, >«., bully. Fe, /., faith. Dar —
to attest, to

,

Fango, m., mire, mud. certify. De buena in good


A — mía,
,

Fangoso, a., muddy, miry. faith. upon my word.


Fantasear, v., to fancy, to imagine. Fealdad, /., ugliness.
Fantasia, /., fancy, imagination. Feble, a., weak, faint, feeble ; m.,
Artículos de —
fancy articles. , weak side.
Fantasma, m., phantom. Fecha, /., date. A dos meses de
Fantástico, a., fantastic, fanciful. la —

, two months after date.
Fardel, m., bag, knapsack. Fechar, ii., to date.

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Feci SPANTSH-ENGLTSH DICTIONARY [Fid

Fechoría, action, deed (gener- Ferrocarril, m., railioad, railway.


iilly ba.(i).
/.,
Por — , by rail. — subterráneo
Fécula, /., fécula starch.
; {or metropolitano), underground
Fecundidad, /., fecunditj^, fertility. railway.
Fecundo, a., fruitful, fertile. Férula, /., ferule, rod.
Federación, /., federation. Férvido, a., fervid, ardent.
Federal, a., federal. Ferviente, a., fervent, ardent.
Fehaciente, a., authentic. Fervor, m., fervour, warmth.
Felicidad, /., felicit^^ happiness Festejar, v., to feast, to entertain,
success. Con safely. — ,
;

to court, to fuss.
Felicitación, /., congratulation, Festejo, m., feast, entertainment.
felicitation. Festín, m., feast, banquet, enter-
Felicitar, v., to congratulate, to tainment.
compliment, to felicitate. Festividad, /., festivity.
Feligrés, m. & /., parishioner. Festivo, a., festive, gay, festival.
Feliz, a., happy, fortunate, lucky. Día —
holiday. ,

Felizmente, adv., happily, fortu- Festón, m., garland, festoon,


nately, luckily, safely. scallop. [scallop.
Felonía, /., treachery, felony. Festonear, v., to festoon, to
Felpa, /., plush. Fétido, a., fetid, stinking.
Felpado, «., shaggy plush-like. ;
Fiable, a., trustworthy.
Tela felpada, plush. Fiado, a., trusting, confident
Felpilla, /., corded silk. trusted. on trust.Al — ;


,

Felpudo, a., downji^ >«., door- En upon bail. Comprar al



,

mat, mat.
;

to buy on credit. Dar


, —
Femenino, a., feminine. to give credit.
Fenecer, i. v., to terminate, to Fiador, m., guarantor, suret}',
finish, to close, to decline, to security, warrant (mech.) bolt,

;

die. staple, dog. Dar to give a


Fenecimiento, m., close, finish pledge. for security. Salir
,


settling of an account. (salir por —
), to stand security,

Feo, a., ugly, plain. to bail one out.


Feracidad,/., íruitfulness, fertility. Fiambre, a., cold m., cold meat. ;

Feraz, a., fertile, fruitful. Fianza, /., guarantee, caution


Féretro, m., bier, coffin, hearse. bond, security. carcelera, — ;

Feria, /., fair. bail. Dar



to give bail. — ,

Feriado, a., set apart for a holi- Bajo •


, on bail.
day. Día — , holiday. j
Fiar, v., to trust, to give bail, to
Fermentación, /., fermentation. confide. Yo se lo fío, I gua-
Fermentar, w to ferment. rantee it to you.

.,

Fermento, m., ferment, leaven. Fiasco, m., failure. Hacer


Ferocidad, /., ferocity. to fail.
Feroz, a., ferocious, cruel, fierce. Fibra, /., fibre, filament staple. ;

Férreo, a., ferreous, made of iron ; Fibrina, /., fibrine.


iron. Via férrea, railroad. Fibroso, a., fibrous.
Ferreria, /., iron-works, iron- Ficción, /., fiction, invention,
foundry. fabrication.
Ferrete, m., marking-iron. Ficticio, a., fictitious, mock.
Ferretería, /., hardware, hardware Fidedigno, a., worthy of credit.
store. Fideicomisario, m. trustee, fidu-
Ferretero, m., ironmonger. ciarv.

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Fid] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Fir

Fideicomiso, ;»., trust, money in Filigrana, /., filigree, filigree-work.


trust. Filo, m., edge of a sword or knife.
Fidelidad, /., fidelity, veracity. Filón, m., vein, lode.
Fideos, m., vermicelli. Filosofía, /., philosophy.
Fiduciario, a., fiduciary. Filósoío, in., philosopher.
Fiebre, /., fever. Filtración, /., filtration.
Fiel, a., faithful, loyal, true, right Filtrar, v., to filter, to strain.
m., clerk. —
de muelle, wharf- Filtro, m., filter.
inger. Fin, m., end, close, object, aim,
Fieliucutc, adv., faithfully. purpose. Tocar a su fin, to be
Fieltro, m., felt. dra^\dng to a close. Al at —
Fiera, /., \\'ild beast. last. En —
{or por ), finally, —
,

Fiereza, /., fierceness, ferocitj', lasth'. Dar —


a, to finish, to
hardness. conclude. Dar —
de, to destroy.
Fiero, a., fierce, ferocious, fiery, —
A de, in order that. See Cabo.
rough, furious. Finado, a., dead, deceased,
Fierro, >»., iron (S.A.). See late. Día de los — s, All Saints'
Hierro. Day.
Fiesta, entertainment,
/., feast, Final, a., final, ultimate
m., end,
holiday. Estar de to be in —•, termination, conclusion.
;

a good humour to be on ; Finalizar, v., to finish, to conclude,


holiday. No estar para s, — to be finished. Del (mes) que
to be out of humour. finaliza, of the present month
Figura, /., figure, shape, face. (just about to terminate).
Hacer — , to figure, to make Finalmente, adv., finally, at last.
(or cut) a figure. Financiero, m., financier ; a.,
Figurar, v., to figure, to appear ;
financial.
r.v., to fancy, to imagine. Finar, v., to die, to end.
Figurativo, a., figurative. Finca, /., estate, property.
Figurín, m., model. Fincar, t;., to buy real estate.
Fijación, /., fixation, stability, Fineza, /., fineness, kindness,
firmness. goodness.
Fijamente, adv., fixedly, firmly. Fingido, a., feigned, false, sham.
Fijar, v., to
to fasten, to deter-
fix, Fingimiento, m., pretence.
mine to fix, to determine.
i'.v., JMngir, v., to feign, to pretend,

;

se en, to notice, to note, to to sham, to fancy.


examine, to look at. Finiquitar, v., to give a final
Fijeza, /., firmness. receipt, to close an account.
Fijo, a., fixed, firm, settled. Finiquito, m., final settlement or
De — , fixed, for certain. receipt, closing of an account.
Fila, row, line, rank.
/., En — , in Fino, a., fine, perfect, nice, acute.
a row, in a line. Finura, /.. fineness, delicacy.
Filado, m., ferret-silk ; filament. Firma, /., signature, firm. —
Filamento, m., filament, fibre, social, signature of the firm.
thread. Firmante, p.a. & com., supporter,
Filástica, rope-yarn.
/., subscriber.
PMlatura, spinning of cotton,
/., Firmar, t;., to sign.
wool, etc. See Hilado. Firme, a., firm, fast, hard, steady.
Filete, ni., fillet, hem, grain fillet ; Oferta en —
firm offer. Man-
,

(meat) thread of a screw.


; tenerse — to, stand one's
Filetear, v., to adorn with fillets. ground.
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Firniemente, adv., firmly, steadily. harina, superfine flour. A la —


Firmeza, /., firmness, hardness, de, on a level with. En la —
steadiness. de su edad, in his bloom (or
Fiscal, a., fiscal, belonging to the prime).
exchequer ; m., public attorney, Floreado, a., flowered, figured.
prosecutor ; attorney-general. Florear, v., to adorn with flowers.
Fisco, m., national treasury, Florecer, i.v., to flourish, to thrive.
exchequer. Floreciente, p.a. & a., flourishing,
Fisga, /., harpoon; jest, scoff. blossoming.
Fisgar, v., to mock, to scoff. Florero, m., flower-pot.
Física, /., physics. Florescencia, /., florescence, flower-
Físico, a., physical ; m., phy- ing.
sician, physique. Floresta, /., forest, shrubbery.
Flácido, a., flaccid, lax. Florete, m., foil (for fencing).
Flacidez, /., flaccidity. Florido, a., florid, flowery, elegant.
Flaco, a., weak, lean, feeble, frail, Florin, m., florin.
thin. Florista, coin., florist.
Flagelación, /., flagelation. Flota, /., fleet.
Flagrante, a., flagrant. En — Flotación, /., floating. Línea de
in the very act. ^, water-line.
Flamante, a., flaming, bright. Flotante, a., floating. See Póliza.
Nuevo — , brand new. Flotar, v., to .float.

Flanco, m., flank, side. Flote, A , afloat, floating.
Flaquear, v., to grow feeble, to Flotilla, flotilla, small fleet.
/.,

slacken. Fluctuación, /., fluctuation.


Flaqueza, /., leanness, weakness. Fluctuante, p.a. &., a., fluctuating.
Flecha, /., arrow, dart. Fluctuar, v., to fluctuate, to
Flechar, v., to dart, to shoot. hesitate.
Fleco, fringe, flounce.
ni., Fluente, a., fluent, flowing.
Fleje, m., hoop. de hierro, iron — Fluidez, /., fluidity, fluidness.
hoop. Fluido, a., fluid fluent.
;

Fletador, w., freighter, charterer Fhudo, m., fluid.


of a ship. Fluir, to flow.
i.v.,

Fletamento, m., chartering. Cerrar Flujo, ni., flux, flowing, flow.


el — to charter, to make out Flus, m. (Mex.), suit of clothes.

,

the charter -party. Contrato Foca, /., seal. Piel de seal-skin.



,

de cha^ter-partJ^
, Fofo, a., soft, spongy.
Fletar, v., to freight, to charter a Fogón, m., hearth, fireside, fur-
ship. nace.
Flete, ni., freight. — de ida y Fogonero, m., stoker.
vuelta, freight out and home. Fogoso, a., fiery, ardent, fervent.
Flexibilidad, /., flexibility. Foliar, v., to page, to number
Flexible, a., flexible, soft. leaves of a book.
Flojamente, adv., slowly, laxly. Folio, m., folio, leaf. Libro en —
Flojear, v., to slacken, to grow a folio.
weak. Follaje, m., foliage, leafage.
Flojedad, /., weakness, slackness, Folleto, m., pamphlet.
dullness. Fomentación, /., fomentation.
Flojo, a., lax, slack, weak, easy, Fomentar, v., to foment, to pro-
soft, dull. tect,to favour, to encourage,
Flor, /., flower, blossom. — de la to promote.

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Fom] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [For

Fomento, m., fomentation, fuel ; Formal, a., formal, proper, se-


patronage, support. ^linistro rious, business-like.
de — department of Public
, Formalidad, /., formality, cere-
Works, Agriculture, and Com- mony, gravity.
merce. Formalismo, m., formalism red- ;

Fonda, /., inn, hotel, tavern. tape.


Fondeadero, m., anchoring-ground, Formalizar, v., to make complete ;

moorings. r.v., to grow formal, to affect


Fondear, v., to sound, to examine gravity.
closely ; to cast anchor. Formalmente, adv., formally, se-
Fondeo, ».'.. searching a ship. riously.
w., innkeeper, hotel- Formar, form,
Fondista,
keeper. shape.
v.,
—toconcepto,
to fashion, to
to form a
Fondo, m., bottom, ground (of judgment (or opinion). se —
cloth), stock. s (or s del — — una idea, to form an idea.
Estado), funds, money, stock, Formidable, a., formidable.
securities, effects. Dar — Formón, ¡v., chisel, punch.
(Naut.), to cast anchor. Echar Fórmula, formula.
/.,
a — to sink (a vessel) Irse
, . a— Formulario, m., formulary, for-
to go to the bottom, to founder. mula, form.
Conocer a —
to know tho-
, Formular, v., to form, to draw up.
roughl}', to be thoroughly ac- Fornido, «., furnished robust,
——
;

quainted with. s ^dtalicios, stout, lusty.


life annuities. públicos, Foro, m., court of justice, bar ;

state securities, public stock. background of the stage or


Proveer de (or hacer) los s, — theatre.
to supply with funds. Forraje, m., forage, foraging.
Fonil, m., funnel. Forrado, a., lined. See Forrar.
Fonógrafo, m., phonograph. Forrar, v., to line. Forrado de
Foque, w. (Naut.), jib. Botalón piel, fur-lined. Forrado de
del — jib-boom.
•,
hoja de lata, tin-lined.
Foragido, a., \\'icked, villainous. Forro, m., lining, sheathing.
Forastero, a., strange. Fortalecer, i. v., to fortify, to
Forastero, >«., stranger. strengthen.
Forcejar, v., to struggle, to strive. Fortaleza, /., fortitude, strength,
Forense, a., forensic, belonging to fortress, fort.
the courts of justice. Fortificar, v., to fortify, to
Forja, /., forge, forging. strengthen.
Forjado, a., forged, fictitious, Fortín, m., small fort.
counterfeit. Hierro wrought — , Fortuitamente, adv., fortuitously.
iron. Fortuito, a., fortuitous, chance,
Forjadura, /., forging, forgery. accidental.
Forjar, w., to forge, to beat a metal Fortuna, /., fortune, chance, good
into shape, to hammer to luck, success. Probar to try — ,


;

forge, to mould, to counterfeit, one's fortune (or luck) Por .

to frame, to invent. fortunately.


Forma, /., form, shape, mould, Forzadamente, adv., forcibly.
size manner hatter's block. Forzar, i.v., to force, to compel, to
;

En debida , — ;

in due form, oblige to force (or burst) open.


;

duly, for mall}'. Forzosamente, adv., forcibly, ne-


Formación, /., formation. cessarily ; of necessity.

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Forzoso, a., compulsory, necessary, Franqueo, in., postage.


indispensable. Franqueza, /., frankness, freedom,
Forzudo, a., strong, vigorous. exemption.
Fosa, /., pit, hole. Franquicia, /., immunity, exemp-
Fosco, a., frowning. tion from a tax, liberty, fran-
Fosforera, /., match-box. chise.
Fosfórico, a., phosphoric. Frasco, m., flask. —
de pólvora,

Fósforo, m., phosphorous, match. powder-flask.


Fósil, m., fossil. Frase, /., phrase, sentence.
Foso, m., pit, hole, ditch. Fraterno, a., fraternal.
Fracasar, to break into pieces,
v., Fraude, »?., fraud, deception.
to to fall tlirough.
fail, Fraudulencia, /., fraudulence,
Fracaso, m., downfall, failure, fraud
calamit3^ Fraudulento, a., fraudulent.
Fracción, /., fraction. Frazada,/., blanket, rug.
Fraccionar, v., to parcel. Frecuencia, /., frequency.
Fraccionario, a., fractional. Frecuentar, v., to frequent, to
Fractura, /., fracture, breach. haunt, to visit often.
Fracturar, v., to fracture, to break Frecuente, a., frequent.
open, to break a bone. Frecuentemente, adv., frequently.
Fragata, /., frigate. Fregar, i.v., to scour, to rub.
Frágil, a., fragile, brittle, frail, Fregona, /., kitchen-maid.
easily broken with care (on
; Freir, i.v., to fry.
packets, etc.). Fréjol, m., French bean, kidney
Fragilidad,/., fragility, brittleness. bean.
íYagmento, m., fragment. Frenesí, m., frenzy.
Fragrancia, /., fragrance. Frenético, a., mad, frantic.
Fragranté, a., fragrant. Frenillo, m., bridle.
Fragua, /., forge. Hierro de — Freno, m., bridle, bit, curb, brake,
wrought iron. restraint. —
al vacío, vacuum
Fraguar, v., to forge ; to plan, brake.
to plot. Frental, a., frontal.
lYaile, m., friar. Frente, m. & /., front face,

;

Frambuesa, /., raspberry. forehead. Tener al to have



,

Francamente, adv., frankly, before one. Estar al de, to


openl3^ freely. [man. be in charge (or at the head) of.
Francés, a., French ni., French-; Fresa, /., strawberry.
Franco, a., frank, free, open, Fresal, m., strawberry plant.
plain m., franc. Puerto — Fresca, •/•. fresh air. Decir cuatro
;

free port. —
a bordo, free on —s, to tell (a person) one's mind.
board. —
de embalaje, packed Fresco, a., fresh, cool, new, recent.
free, packing free. — de Frescura, /., freshness, coolness,
porte(s), carriage paid, post free. frankness, openness.
Franela, /., flannel. Frialdad, /., frigidity, coldness,
Franja, /., fringe, border. coolness, unconcern.
Franjar, v., to fringe. Fricación, /., friction.
Franqueado, a., post free. Fricando, m., Scotch coUop veal ;

Franquear, v., to exempt, to fran- cut into small pieces and


chise, to prepay postage to ; stewed
clear, to cross, to clear from Fricasé, m., fricassee, a dish of
obstacles. fowls, veal, etc.

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Friccióu, /., friction. Frutal, m., fruit-tree.


Friega, /., friction. Frutero, a., fruit m., fruiterer. ;

Frigorífico, a., refrigerating m., ; Fruto, m., fruit benefit, profit, ;

refrigerator. result pi., seeds, grain, pro-



;

Frijol (Amer). See Fréjol. duce s coloniales, colonial


;

Frío, a., cold, frigid m., cold, ; produce.


coldness. Fuego, m., fire, fire-place ardour.;

Friolera, /., trifle. Prender el —



to catch fire.
,

Frisa, /., frieze, nap. — s fireworks.


artificiales,
Frisado, m., silk plush or shag. Fuelle, m., bellows.
See Frisar. Fuente, /., fountain, jet dish.
Frisar, v., to frizzle, to raise the Fuer, (A), adv. A de caballero, — ;

nap on frieze or other woollen on the word of a gentleman.


stuff. —
en, to assimilate, to Fuera, adv., out, outside. de si, —
approach. beside oneself, deranged. Estar
Frísol, m., French or kidney bean. — to be absent, to be out.
Frisen, m., large draught horse, — ,

de eso, besides, moreover.


cart-horse. Fuero, m., statute law, jurisdic-
Frisuelo, m., dry French bean tion. — s, charters, privileges.
pi., fritters.
;

A — , according to law. De —
Fritada, /., dish of fried meat or by right or law.
fish. Fuerte, m., fort a., strong, ;

Frito, a. &
p.p., fried. vigorous, firm, hard, heavy.
Frivolidad, /., frivolity. —
s gastos, heavy charges.
Frivolo, a., frivolous, slight, tri- Fuertemente, adv., strongly,
fling, futile, lame. firmly.
Frondoso, leafy.
a., Fuerza, /., force, strength, might,
Frontera, /., frontier, border, power. A
— de, by dint of. —
limit fillet of a bridle. Por by force. A viva —
;

Fronterizo, a., frontier, bordering


;

by main force. mayor, —


upon, against, opposite. beyond one's control force
God. — motriz,
;

Frontil, m., head-piece. mafeure act of ;

Frontis, m., frontispiece. motive (or driving) power. •

Frontispicio, m., frontispiece. hidráulica, water (or hydraulic)


Frotar, t;., to rub. power. — de vapor, steam
Fructífero, a., fructiferous, fruit- power.
ful. Fuga, /., escape. Darse
flight,
Fructificar, v., to fructify. a la —
to take to one's heels.
,

Frugal, a., frugal, thrifty. F'ugarse, r.v., to escape, to run


Frugalidad, /., frugality, thrift, away, to abscond.
economy. Fugaz, a., fugitive, volatile, short-
Fruición, /., fruition, enjoj^ment. lived.
Fruncido, a., frizzled, corrugated. Fugitivo, a. & m., fugitive.
Fruncir, v., to gather, to crease. F^ulano, m., so and so, such a one.
— las cejas, to knit the eye- El señor de tal, Mr. So- —
brows. and-So.
Fruslería, /., trifle, frivolity. Fulgor, m., fulgency, resplen-
Frustrar, v., to frustrate, to dis- dence.
appoint ; r.v., to be disap- Fullería, /., cheating, sharp prac-
pointed. , tice.
Fruta, /., fruit. Fullero, m., sharper, cheat.

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Fulmicotón, m., gun-cotton. Furtivo, furtive.


a.,
Fulminante, m., percussion-cap. Fusible, fusible.
a.,
Fulminar, v., to fulminate. Fusil, m., firelock, musket, gun.
Fumante, p.a., fuming, smoking. Fusión, /., fusion, liquation, melt-
Funiíir, V., to smoke. ing, amalgamation.
Fumarada, /., smoke, cloud of Fusionar, v., to amalgamate.
smoke. Fusta, /., kind of woollen cloth.
Fumigación, /., fumigation. Fustán, m., fustian.
Fumigar, v., to fumigate. Fuste, m., groundwork, substance.
Fumoso, a., smoky. Hombre de — , man of import-
Función, /., function, office, per- ance.
formance. Fustigar, v., to whip.
Funcionamiento, m., working. Fútil, a., futile, trifling.
Funcionar, v., to act, to work. Futilidad, /., futility.
Hacer —
to work. Futuro, a., future, to come m.,

•, ;

Funcionario, a. & m., functionary, future, time to come. En lo


official. in future, for the future.
Funda, case, sheath, covering.
— /.,
almohada, pillow-case.
cle Gabán, m., overcoat.
Fundación, /., foundation, rise, Gabarra, /., lighter, tender.
origin. Gabarraje, m., lighterage.
Fundadamente, adv., fundament- Gabarrero, m., lighterman.
ally,with foundation. Gabinete, m., cabinet, sitting-
Fundador, m., founder. room. —
de lectura, reading-
Fundamental, a., fundamental. room, library.
Fundamentar, v., to found. Gaceta, /., gazette, newspaper.
Fundamento, foundation,
m., Gacheta, /., spring in large locks.
ground, reason, cause. Sin — Gafa, /., hook. s, spectai^les.
- —
groundless. Carecer de to — , Gaiete, m., clasp. See Corchete.
be without foundation, to be Gaita, /., bagpipe, flageolet, hand-
unfounded. organ.
Fundar, v., to found, to ground. Gaitero, m., piper.
— -se en, to be based (or foun- Gaje, m., salary. — s, perquisites,
ded) on. fees, emolument.
Fundería. See Fundición. Gala, /., gala, parade. Hacer —
Fundible, a., fusible. de, boast of, to glory in.
to
Fundición, /., casting, fusion, Día de —
court-day, holiday.
,

foundry. Galán, a., gallant, gay, fine, well-


Fundidor, m., founder, melter. dressed, courtly m., gallant, ;

Fundir, v., to melt, to cast metal courtier, swell.


into moulds, to fuse. [sad. Galante, a., gallant, brave, ele-
Fúnebre, a., mournful, funereal. gant.
Funeral, a. &>;?., funeral. Galantería, /., gallantry, elegance.
Funesto, a., sad, mournful. Galápago, m., fresh-water tor-
Fungo, m., fungus. toise bed of a ploughshare.

;

Fungoso, a., fungous, spongy. Plomo en s, pig lead.


Furia, fury, rage.
/., Galeón, m., galleon.
Furibundo, a., furious, raging. Galera, /., galley.
Furioso, a., furious, mad, frantic. Galería, /., gallery.
Furor, m., fury, rage, madness. Galerna, /., stormy north-west
Hacer —
to be all the rage.
, wind in Spain.
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Galgo, m., gre3^hound. menor, sheep. —


s, cattle, herds,

Galicismo, m., Gallicism. Concurso de


flocks. s, cattle —
Gallardo, a., gay, graceful, spruce, show. Mercado de s, cattle —
generous, brave. market.
Galleta, /., ship's biscuit copper- ; Ganancia, /., gain, profit.
pan, mess-bowl. Ganancioso, a., lucrative.
Gallina, /., hen, fowl. Ganapán, m., porter, man who
Gallinero, m., poulterer, hen- carries parcels, etc., in the
house. street.
Gallo, m., cock. Ganar, v., to gain, to earn, to win,

Galocha, /., galosh, clog, patten. to attain, to make, to conquer,


Galón, m., galloon, lace-work to surprise. —
la \'ida, to
gallon (measure).
;

eajrn one's li\'ing. —


terreno, to
Galonear, v., to lace, to adorn with gain ground.
lace. Gancho, w., hook, crook, file for

Galonero, m., lace or galloon papers hair pin. — de bichero,



;

maker. boat-hook. No usen s, no


Galopar, v., to gallop. hooks, (mark on bales).
Galope, m., gallop. Ganga, /., grouse bargain.;

Galopín, m., swabber, cabin-boj', Ganoso, a., desirous, longing for.


scullion knave or rogue.
; Ganso, m., gander, goose.
Galvánico, a., galvanic. Gante, m., linen cloth.
Galvanismo, m., galvanism. Ganzúa, /., picklock, burglar's
Galvanizar, v., to galvanise. jemmy.
Gama, /., gamut doe, female-deer.
; GanzXiar, v., to pick a lock.
Gamarra, /., martingale. Gañán, m., servant, da^'-labourer,
Gamo, m., buck of the fallow deer. ploughman.
Gamuza, /., chamois, chamois- Garabatear, v., to hook to ;

leather, wash-leather. scrawl, to scribble.


Gamuzado, a., chamois-colour. Garabato, m., pot-hook, attrac-
Gana, /., appetite, inchnation, tion, hook; s, —
scrawl, bad
desire, will. — with
De buena writing.
— unwil-
,

pleasure. De mala Garante, m., guarantee, guarantor.


Tener —
,

warrant,
lingly,
to
reluctantly.
have a mind. De — on
Garantía,
warranty.
/.,
—guarantee,
mutua, reciprocal
purpose. Comer con —
,

eat , to bond.
with an No me da
appetite. la Garantir, v., to guarantee.
— don't wish, won't.
I I Garantizar, v., to guarantee,

to
Donde hay — hay maña,
,

, warrant. se como firme, to


where there's a will there's be warranted fast.
a way. Garapiñar, v., to ice, to cover with
Ganadería, /., cattle-breeding, ice.
stock of cattle, live stock. Garapiñera, /., cooler, refrigerator.
Ganadero, m., grazier, cattle- Garbanzo, m., pea.
dealer, drover. Garbo, m., gracefulness, grace,
Ganado, m., cattle, beasts, live elegance.
stock. —
de cerda, swine, Garboso, a., genteel, gay, spruce.
hogs, pigs. —
caballar, horses. Garfa, /., claw.
— lanar, sheep. —
vacuno, Garfio, m., hook.
cows, cattle. — mular, mules. Garganta, /., throat instep (of
— —
;

mayor, black-cattle. the foot).


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Garl SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [(lies

Gargantilla, /., necklace. Gemido, m., groan, moan.


Garlito, m., snare, trap. Gemir, i.v., to groan, to moan, to
Garlopa, /., plane, bench-plane. howl.
Garra, /., claw, talon, clutch. Genealogía, /., genealogy.
Garrafa, /., vessel, decanter. General, a., general. En in — ,

Garrote, m., cudgel. general, on the whole.


Garrucha, /., pulley. Generalidad, /., generality.
Gárrulo, a., garrulous, chirping. Generalizar, v., to generalise.
Gas, m., gas. Mechero de gas — Generalmente, adv., generally.
burner. —
nitroso, nitrogen
,

Género, m., kind, class, manner,


gas. —
ácido carbónico, car- sort, way, sex, gender. hu- —
bonic acid gas. mano, human nature, mankind.
Gasa, /., gauze. —
acordonada — -s, goods. —
s para chalecos,
estampada, printed cords (tex- vestings. —
s para trajes de
tile). señora, dress goods. para —
Gaseoso, a., gaseous. vestidos, suitings.
Gasometría, /., gasometry. Generosidad, /., generosity.
Gasómetro, m., gasometer, gas- Generoso, a., generous, liberal.
meter. Gengibre. See Jengibre.
Gastado, a., worn out, spent, used. Genio, in., genius, nature, humour,
Gastador, m., spendthrift. temper.
Gastar, v., to spend, to waste, to Genitivo, genitive.
a.,
wear, to use r.v., to be worn,
; Gentalla, rabble, mob.
/.,
to be worn out. Gente, /., people, folk, nation.
Gasto, m., expense, cost. s,

— — de trato, tradesmen, dealers.
expenses, charges. Fuertes s, — See Derecho.
heavy charges. —
s menudos, Gentil, a., genteel, nice, elegant.
petty expenses. —
s de embar- — -hombre, gentleman, fine
que, shipping charges. fellow, nobleman.
Gata, /., she-cat. Gentileza, /., gentility, civilit}^
Gatillo, m., small cat, kitten ;
politeness.
trigger of a gun cramp-iron.
; Gentío, m., crowd, multitude.
Gato, m., cat; jack (Mech.). Gentualla {or Gentuza), /., mob,
Gaveta, /., drawer, locker. rabble.
Gavia, /., main-top-sail. Genuino, a., genuine, real, legi-
Gavilán, m., sparrow-hawk. timate.
Gavilla, /., sheaf of corn, bundle Geografía, /., geography.
of vine-shoots. Geográfico, a., geographical.
Gaviota, /., gull, sea-gull. Geología, /., geology.
Gaza, /. (Naut.), strap, sta}-. Geometría, /., geometry.
Gazapo, m., young rabbit. Geométrico, a., geometrical.
Gazmoñería, /., hypocrisy. Geranio, m., geranium.
Gazmoño, a., hypocritical. Gerente, m., manager. See Socio.
Gaznate, m., throttle, windpipe. Gerigonza, /., jargon.
Gelatina, /., gelatine, jelly. Germen, m., germ, bud, shoot.
Gelatinoso, a., gelatinous. Germinar, v., to germinate, to
Gema, /., cut, gem, bud. Sal — bud.
rock salt. Geroglifico, a. & m., hieroglyphic.
Gemelo, a., twin. s, twins — ; Gerundio, m., gerund.
opera-glasses, telescope, cuff- Gesticulación, /., gesticulation,
links. gesture.
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Gesticular, v., to gesticulate. Glorioso, a., glorious.


Gestión, /., conduct, exertion, Glosa, /., gloss, commentary.
management. — es, efforts, Glosar, v., to gloss, to palliate, to
steps. explain by comment.
Gestionar, v., to manage, to look Glosario, m., glossary.
into, to be diligent in attaining Glucosa, /., glucose.
what is desired, to occupy Glutinoso, a., glutinous.
oneself wdth, to attend to. Goa, /., pig-iron.
— del Gobierno la solución, to
- Gobernación, /., government.
get the Government to arrange. Gobernador, m., governor.
Gesto, ?«., face, visage, grimace. Gobernalle, m., rudder, helm.
Gestor, m., superintendent, man- Gobernante, p.a., governing.
ager proxy, representative.
;
Gobernar, i v., to govern, to regu-
Gigante, a. gigantic m., giant. late, to control, to direct, to
Gigántico {or Gigantesco), a., gi-
:

manage. — el timón, to steer


gantic. the ship.
Gigantez, /., gigantic size. Gobierno, m., government. Para
Gigote, m., minced meat. See su —de Vd., for your guidance.
Jigote. Sírvale esto de this for your — ,

Giiguero, m., goldfinch. guidance.


Gimnasio, m., gymnasium, school, Goce, m., enjoyment, fruition.
academy. Gola, /., gullet, throat, gorge.
Gimnasta, m. & /., gymnast. Goleta, /., schooner.
Gimnástica, /., gymnastics. Golfo, m., gulf idler, lounger.
;

Gimnástico, a., gymnastic. Golilla, kind of collar.


/.,

Ginebra, /., rattle ;


gin. Golondrina, /., swallow.
Gira. See Jira. Golondro, m., desire, longing.
Girado, m., drawee. Golosina, /., dainty, tit-bit.
Girador {orGirante), m., drawer. Goloso, a. & m., fond of sweets,
Girar, v., to turn round, to sweet-tooth.
gyrate to draw (bills) Que Golpe, m., blow, stroke, hit,
;

gira bajo la razón social de,


.

action, act. —
de mar, a heavy
which operates under the style sea or surge. de fortuna, —
of. stroke of fortune. De —
Girasol, w., sunflower. suddenly, all at once. {See
De un
——
Giratorio, a., rotary, revolving. Cerradura.) all at •
,

Giro, Mi., circumference turnover once, at once. De y porrazo,


draft turn. —
postal, postal
;

straight away, without more


;

order, mone}^ order.


ado. —de Estado, stroke of



Girón, m. See Jirón. policy (Fr.) coup d'état.
;

Gitano, wi., gipsy. de mano, sudden stroke (action


Glacial, a., glacial. or attack).
Glándula, /., gland. Golpear, v., to beat, to strike, to
Gleba, /., sod of earth, glebe. hit, to knock.
Globo, m., globe, sphere. En — Goma, /., gum, rubber. ará- —
in bulk. —
aerostático, balloon. biga, gum arabic. elástica, —
Gloria, /., glory, pleasure, delight. india-rubber.
Gloriarse, r.v., to glory, to be Gomero, a., rubber.
proud of. [arbour. Gomoso, a., gummy.
Glorieta, /., summer-house, bower, Gordo, a., fat, rich, thick, coarse,
Glorificar, /., to glorify. great, large ; m., fat, lard, suet.

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Uordura, /., grease, fat, fatness, Gradación, /., gradation.


corpulence. Gradina, /., chisel, graver.
Gorjear, v., to warble, to quaver. Grado, m., step, grade, degree
Gorra, /., cap, bonnet. will, pleasure. De buen — ;

Gorrero, m., cap-maker. willingly. Mai de su — unwil-


Gorrete, m. (dim.), small cap. lingly. De — —en by ,
,

degrees,
Gorrión, m., sparrow. gradually. En alto in a — ,

Gorro, m., round cap, night-cap. high degree,^ exceedingly.


Gorrón, m., parasite, sponger Graduación, /., graduation, rank.
spindle, pivot, peg. Graduado, a., graduated m.,
— —
;

Gota, /., drop


gout. ; a graduate.
drop by drop. Gradual, a., gradual.
Gotear, v., to drop, to fall drop bj^ Gradualmente, adv., gradually.
drop. Graduar, v., to measure, to gra-
Gotera, /., gutter. duate r.v.,
; to graduate, to
Gótico, a., Gothic. Letra gótica, take one's degree.
Gothic characters. Gráfico, graphic.
a.,
Gotoso, a., gouty. Grafito, graphite, plumbago.
tn.,
Gozar, v., to enjoy r.v., to Gramática, /., grammar. parda, —
rejoice. — de, to
;

enjoy, to soundness of faculties.


possess. Gramatical, a., grammatical.
Gozne, m., hinge. Gramático, m., grammarian.
Gozo, m., joy, pleasure, mirth. Gramófono, m., gramaphone.
No caber de —
to be over- , Gran. See Grande.
joyed. Grana, /., grain, dye, colour ;

Gozoso, a., joyful, glad. cochineal.


Grabado, m., engraving. — hecho Granada, pomegranate (Mil.)
al agua
fuerte, etching. — grenade, shell.
/., ;

sobre acero, steel engraving. Granado, a., large principal,


Grabador, m., engraver. en — select ;
;

seedy, full of seeds.


hueco, punch or die-sinker. Granado, m., pomegranate tree.
Grabadura, /., act of engraving, Granar, v., to seed, to be full of
sculpture. seed, to run to seed, to grain.
Grabar, t;., to engrave. al agua —

Granate, m., garnet, a precious
fuerte, to etch. en hueco — stone adj. (colour), dark red.
;

(or en relieve), to emboss to ; Grande, a., great, large m., ;

sink a die. grandee, Spanish nobleman.


Grabazón, /., engraving, sculp- Grandemente, adv., greatly, ex-
ture. tremeh', very well.
Gracia, /., grace, gentility, favour, Grandeza, /., greatness, bigness,
gift, elegance, wit, name. — grandeur.
thanks. Dar —
s, to give thanks,
s,
Grandioso, a., grand, great, splen-
to thank. Caer en to take — did.

,

one's fancy. De gratis, for ,


Grandor, m., size, magnitude,
nothing. greatness.
Gracioso, a., graceful, beautiful, Grandura, /., greatness, magni-
w-itty, facetious, funny. tude.
Grada, /., step of a staircase. — Granel, m., heap of corn. A —
de construcción (Naut.), stocks in a heap, in bulk, in galore.
for shipbuilding. Navio en Empacar a —
to pack loose or

,

la ship in the stocks.


, in bulk.

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(iranelar,v., to grain leather. Gravemente, adv., gravely, se-


Granero, m., granary, grange. riously.
Granito, m., granite. Gravitación, /., gravitation.
Granizar, v., to hail. Gravoso, a., grievous, offensive.
Granizo, m., hail. Greda, /., chalk.
Granja, /., grange, farm, farm- Gremio, m., lap body, guild,
;

house, villa. trade union.


Granjear, v., to gain, to get, to Greña, /., matted hair flake ;

win, to obtain. (rubber).


Granjeo, m., act of gaining, gain, Grey, /., flock.
influence. Grieta, /., cre\'ice, crack.
Granjeria, farming gain, ad- Grifado, a., italic type.
vantage.
/., ;

Grifo, m., tap, cock. —


de desagüe,
Granjero, m., farmer. blow-ofl cock.
Grano, m., grain, pimple; Vamos Grifón, m., stop-cock, spigot, tap.
al — come to the point.
, Grillo, m., cricket (insect). s, —
Granoso, a., grainy, granulous. fetters, irons.
Granuja, /., grapestone; rogue. Gringo, a., unintelligible ; name
Granulación, /., granulation. applied to foreigners.
Granular, v., to granulate. Gris, a., grey.
Grao, m., strand, shore. Grisú, m., fire-damp.
Grapa, /., cramp-iron. Gritar, v., to cry, to shout.
Grasa, /., grease, fat, suet. de — Grito, m., cry, shout, yell.
ballena, blubber. —
de pescado, Grosella, /., currant. roja, red —
fish-oil. currant.
Grasera, /., vessel for grease or fat. Grosería, /., grossness, coarseness,
Grasiento, a., greasy, grimy. rudeness.
Graso, a. & m., fat, grease. Grosero, a., gross, coarse, rough,
Gratamente, adv., graciously, rude.
gratefully. Grosor, m., thickness, closeness.
Gratificación, /., gratification, gra- Grosura, /., fat.
tuity, fee, tip. Grúa, /., crane.
Gratificar, i»., to gratify, to reward. Gruesa, gross bottomry.
Gratis, adv., gratis, for nothing.
/.,
Tomar dinero a la
;

(Naut.), —
Gratitud, /., gratitude, grateful- to take money on bottomry.
ness. Grueso, a., bulky, gross, thick,
Grato, a., graceful, pleasing, plea- coarse ;m., thickness, size,
sant, grateful. Su grata (carta), bulk, main body.
your favour. Grumete, m., ship's boy.
Gratuitamente, adv., gratuitously. Grumo, m., grume. — de leche,
Gratuito, gratuitous, gratis.
a., curd.
Gravamen, >»., charge, obligation, Gruñido, m., grunt, growl.
hardship, burden, tax, mortgage. Gruñir, v., to grunt, to growl, to
Gravar, v., to burden, to oppress, grumble.
to tax. —
impuestos, to levy Grupa, /., croup, buttocks.
{or impose) taxes. en ... — Grupera, /., crupper.
pesetas, to tax at pesetas.
. . . Grupo, m., group, cluster.
Grave, a., grave, heavy, weighty, Gruta, /., cavern, grotto.
serious, dangerous. Guadaña, /., scythe.
Gravedad, /., gra\'ity, seriousness, Guadañadora,/., mowing-machine.
weight, hea\áness. Guadañar, v., to mow.
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Guadaño, m., small boat. Guasón, a., jocose, witty.


Guadarnés, m., harness-room Guata, /., wadding.
harness-keeper. Guayabera, /. (Cuba), sliirting.
Gualdrapa, /., horse-cloth, saddle- Gubernativo, a., gubernative, ad-
cloth. ministrative.
Guanaco, m. (Chili), kind of llama Guedeja, /., forelock, mane.
or alpaca. Guerra, /., war. Hacer to war, — ,

Guanajo, m. (Cuba), turkey. to wage war. Ministro de la —


Guano, ;«., guano, sea-birds' dung. war secretary. Ministerio de
Guante, m., glove. de cabri- — la — , war office. Navio de —
tilla,kid glove. man-of-war.
Guantelete, m., gauntlet. Guerrear, v., to war, to fight.
Guantería, /., glover's shop. Guerrero, a., warlike, martial ; m.,
Guantero, m., glover. warrior.
Guapeza, /., bravery, ostentation Guerrilla, /., petty warfare, skir-
in dress. mish.
Guapo, a., valiant, bold, pretty, Guía, com., guide, conductor,
neat, gay, elegant. leader /., guide, directory.
Guarda, /., guard, keeping border.
— Servir de
;


to serve as a guide.
— de coto, gamekeeper.
; ,

Guiar, v., to guide, to drive, to


fuego, fire-guard,
— or screen. conduct. —
se por, to be guided
agujas, switchman, points- by, to go by.
man. —
almacén, storekeeper.
— Guija, /., pebble, cobble-stone.
— bosque,gamekeeper. Guijarro, ni., pebble.
frenos,brakesman. barros, — Guijo, m., small pebbles or gravel
mudguard. for roads.
Guardar, v., to keep, to guard, to Guinda, /., cherry ; color —
take care of r.v., to keep, to
; claret colour.
avoid, to guard against. Guindal, m., cherry-tree.
Guardarropa, /., wardrobe ; cloak- Guindar, v., to lift, to elevate, to
room ; m., keeper of a ward- raise, to hoist.
robe. Guindo, m., cherry-tree.
Guardarropía, /., cloak-room. Guinea, /., guinea, English coin.
Guardia, /., guard m., man on Pimiento de —
Guinea pepper.

; ,

guard. Estar de
— de babor, larboard watch.

to be on duty. , Cochino de Guinea-pig.
Guiñada, /. See Guiño.
,

Guardián, m., keeper, guardian. Guiñar, v., to wink.


Guardiania, /., guardianship. Guiño, m., wink.
Guardilla, /., garret, skj^light. Guión, in., sign or mark, hyphen.
Guarecer, i.v., to aid, to assist, to Guirnalda, /., garland.
guard. Guisa, /., guise, mode, manner.
Guarida, /., den, protection. A — de, by way of, in the
Guarismo, m., figure, cipher. manner of.
Guarnecer, ¿.t;., to garnish, to set, Guisado, m., dish of stewed meat.
to adorn, to trim to garrison. ; Guisante, m., pea, marrowfat pea.
Guarnés, m., harness-room. Guisar, v., to cook meat, etc.
Guarnición, /., flounce, trimming, Guiso, m., seasoning, sauce, con-
garniture, hem garrison. es,; — diment.
harness. Guisote, m., dish of meat.
Guarnicionero, m., harness-maker. Guita, /., packthread.
Guasa, /., jest. Guitar, v., to sew with packthread.

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Gai] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Hac

Guitarra, /., guitar. Habitud, /., habitude.


Gula, /., gullet gluttony. Habla, /., speech, language, talk.
GuUoria, /., dainty.
;

Ponerse al —
con, to have a
Gumía, /., small dagger. talk with.
Gusano, m., maggot, worm. de — Habladuría, /., gossip, chatter,
seda, silk-worm. tale-telling.
Gustar, v., to taste, to relish, to Hablar, v., to speak, to talk. —
like, to enjoy to please, to al alma, to speak one's mind.
take.
;

— al caso, to speak to the


Gusto, m., taste, liking, pleasure, purpose. —
por demás, to
delight, choice way, style. ; speak to no purpose. de —
Dar ; to gratify. veras, to speak seriously.
Gustosameute, adv., tastefully, Hablilla, /., rumour, report.
gladly. Haca, /., pony, small horse.
Gustoso, a., tasty, cheerful, glad, Hacedero, a., feasible, practicable.
pleasant. Aceptamos s, we — Hacendado, a., landed, having
accept with pleasure (or gladly). landed or real propertj^ rich ;
;

m., land-owner.
Haba, /., bean. Hacendar, i. v., to transfer the pro-
llabano, a., applied to tobacco pert}' of an estate.
from Havana ; m., Havana Hacendista, com., economist.
cigar. Hacendoso, a., assiduous, diligent.
Haber, to have, to possess, to
v., Hacer, i.v., todo, to make, to cause.
exist
i

m., property, income, — de mozo, to act as a waiter.


fortune
;

credit. las con al- — — ánimo, to mean, to intend.


;

guno, to have to deal with. Debe — bancarrota, to fail, to go


y — debit and credit. Hay bankrupt. — caso de, to notice,
,

más, then again. ¿ Qué hay de to pay attention to. —


cara,
} What about ? to face, to resist. —
frente a,
. . .

Habicliucla, /., French bean, kid-


. . .

to face, to meet. —
juego, to
ney bean. match, to be well matched.
Hábil, a., clever, skilful, able,
— — papel, to acquit oneself well.
capable. Días es, clear days. — progresos, to make progress.
Habilidad, /., ability, cleverness. See Agosto. Hace un mes, a
Habilitacióu, /., habilitation, qua- month ago. No hace mucho,
lifi ation. not long ago.
Habilitado, a., qualified, enabled. Hacerse, t.r.v., to become, to accus-
Habilitar, v., to qualify, to enable, tom oneself. —
con algo, to
to provide, to supply. attain, to acquire, to secure.
Hábilmente, adv., ably, cleverly, — a la vela, to set sail.
skiliully. Hacha, /., axe, hatchet. de —
Habitación, /., habitation, abode, viento, flambeau, torch.
lodging, room. Hachero, m., torch-stand, wood-
Habitante, p.a., inhabiting com., ; cutter.
'inhabitant. Hachuela, /., small hatchet.

Habitar, v., (en) to inhabit, to live, Hacia, adv., tov/arás, near to, about
to reside, to lodge. Hacienda, /., landed property
Hábito, m., dress, habit, custom. lands, estate, fortune. Real —
Habitual, a., habitual, customary. Exchequer. Ministro de —
Habituar, v., to habituate, to Chancellor of the Exchequer
accustom. — pública, public treasury.

136
Hac] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Hem

Hacina, /., sheaf (of corn), etc. Hastío, m., loathing, disgust.
Hacinar, v., to stack sheaves of Hatillo, m. (dim.), small bundle, a
corn to hoard.
; few clothes.
Hada, /.. fairy. Hato, m., herd of cattle clothes, ;

Hadado, a., fortunate, lucky. heap, collection.


Hado, m., fate, destiny. Hay. See Haber.
Halagar, v., to please, to flatter, to Haz, m., fagot, bundle, sheaf /., ;

encourage. face, visage.


Halago, m., flattery, adulation. Hazaña, /., exploit, deed, achieve-
Halagüeño, a., encouraging, at- ment.
tractive, flattering. Hazmerreír, m., laughing-stock.
Halar, v. (Xaut.), to haul. Hebdomadario, a., weekly.
Halcón, ni., falcon. Hebilla, /., buckle, clasp.
Hálito, m., breath. Hebra, /., fibre, thread.
Hallar, v., to ñnd, to meet with Hechizar, v., to bewitch, to charm.
r.v., to find oneself, to be. — ;

Hecho, a. & p.p., made, done;


buena salida, to have a ready like ; m., action, deed, fact. —
sale. de orden, made to order. De —
Hallazgo, m., find, thing found, in fact. —
pedazos, (smashed) in
-,

reward. pieces.
Hamaca, /., hammock. Hechura, /., making, make, form,
Hambre, /., hunger. Tener — cut, shape workmanship.
;

to be hungry. Hectárea, /., hectare, a measure


Hambriento, a., hungry, starved, of surface.
famished. Hectogramo, m., hectogramme,
Haragán, a.
I. & m., idle, idler, the weight of 100 grammes.
lounger. Hectolitro, m., hectolitre, 100
Haraganear, v. to idle, to lounge litres.
about. Hectómetro, m., hectometre, 100
Harapo, w., rag. metres.
Harina, /., flour. de avena,

— Heder, i v., to stink.
oatmeal. de linaza, linseed Hediondo, a., fetid, stinking.
meal. Hedor, m., stench, stink.
Harinero, m., mealman, flour- Helada, /., frost, nip.
dealer ; a., made of flour, Helado, a., frozen, frigid, icy m., ;

belonging to flour. ice-cream, ice.


Harmonía, /. See Armonía. Helar, i.v., to congeal, to freeze ;

Harpeo, m., grapnel, grappling- to astound.


iron. Hélice, /., screw-propeller (of a
Hartar, v., to stuff, to cloy, to steamer). Vapor de screw-—

,

satiate, to fill. steamer. Propulsor de


Harto, a. & adv., satiated, full, screw-propeller.
sufficient, enough. Estoy — de, Heliograbado, m., photogravure,
I am sick of. heliotype.
Hartura, /., satiety, fullness, Helioscopio, m., helioscope.
plenty. Heliotropo, or Heliotropio, m.,
Hasta, adv., until, as far as, even. heliotrope, sun-flower blood-
— ahora —
;

hitherto. stone.
— no más, to theaquí),
[or
highest pitch. Hematites, /., hematites, ore of
— good-bye
la vista, we until iron. — roja, bloodstone.
meet again. Hembra, /., female.

137
5A—(1696)
Hem] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Hig

Hemisferio, m., hemisphere. Herramienta, /., tool, instrument.


Henchimiento, m., abundance, — cortante, edge-tool.
repletion. Herrar, i.v., to shoe (horses, etc.).
Hencliir, i.v., to fill up. Herrería, /., ironworks, forge.
Hendedura, /., fissure, crack, cre- Herrero, m., smith.
vice, chink. Herrete, m., metal tag, point.
Hender, i.v., to split, to break open. Herrín, m. See Herrumbre.
Henequén, m., American agave ; Herrumbre, /., iron rust.
Mexican fibre, sisal. Hervir, i.v., to boil.
Henil, m., hay-loft. Hervor, m., ebullition fervour, ;

Heno, m., hay. heat.


Heñir, i v., to knead dough. Hesitación, /., hesitation.
Heraldo, m., herald. Hesitar, v., to hesitate.
Herbáceo, a., herbaceous, belong- Hexágono, a. & m., hexagon(al).
ing to herbs. Hez, /., lee, dregs, scum.
Herbaje, m., herbage, grass, pas- Híbrido, a., hybrid.
ture. Hidalgo, tn., nobleman.
Herbolario, m., herbalist. Hidalguía, /., nobility.
Heredad, /., landed property. Hidrante, m., hydrant.
Heredar, v., to inherit. Hidrato, m., hydrate.
Heredero, vi., heir. presuntivo, — Hidráulica, /., hydraulics.
heir-apparent. universal, — Hidráulico, a., hydraulic (al).
residuary heir. Hidroclórico, m., hydrochloric.
Hereditario, a., hereditary. Hidrógeno, ;»., hydrogen.
Herencia, /., inheritance, heritage, Hidrografía, /., hydrography.
legacy. Hidrología, /., hydrology.
Herida, /., wound, affliction, in- Hidrómetro, ni., hydrometer.
jury. Hidropatía, /., hydropathy.
Herido, a., wounded, injured, hurt. Hidroplano, m., waterplane, sea-
Herir, i.v., to wound, to injure, to plane.
hurt. Hidróscopo, m., hydroscope.
Hermana, /., sister. Hidrostática, /., hydrostatics.
Hermanar, v., to match, to suit. Hiel, /., gall, bile.
Hermandad, /., brotherhood, fra- Hielo, ni., frost, ice, ice-cream.
ternity ; conformity. Hiena, /., hyena.
Hermano, m., brother. Hierba, /., herb grass. ;

Herméticamente, adv., hermetic- Hierbabuena, /., peppermint, mint.


ally. Cerrado — hermetically Hierogliflco, a., hieroglyphic.
closed.
,

Hierro, m., iron. —


colado {or
Hermético, hermetical. fundido), cast iron. forjado, —
Hermosear,
a.,
v., to beautify, to forged iron, wrought iron. —
embellish. dulce, wTought iron. en —
Hermoso, a., beautiful, handsome, flejes, hoop iron. —
en lingotes,
lovely. pig iron. —
acanalado {or
Hermosura, beauty. estriado), corrugated iron. —
i.éioe, m., hero.
/.,
en chapas, sheet iron. en —
1 eioii 0, a., heroic. planchuela, flat iron. s, irons, —
Herrador, m., farrier. fetters. —
viejo, old iron.
Herradura, /., shoe. — de Hígado, m., hver.
caballo, horse-shoe. Higiene, /., hygiene.
Herraje, m., iron-work. Higo, m., fig.
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Hig] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Horn

Higrómctro, tn., hygrometer. Hipoteca, /., mortgage, pledge.


Higroscopio, m., hygroscope. Hipotecable, a., capable of being
Higuera, /., fig-tree. chumbo, — pledged.
Indian fig-tree. Hipotecar, v., to hypothecate, to
Hija, /., daughter. mortgage, to pledge.
Hijo, ni., son, child. Hipotecario, a., belonging to a
Hila, row, line. mortgage, mortgaged. Acreedor
Hilacha,
/.,
filament, threads.
/., — mortgagee.
, Deudor —
Hiladillo, m., ferret silk narrow ; mortgager.
ribbon or tape. Hirviente, a., boiling.
Hilado, m., spun flax, hemp, wool, Hispano, a., Spanish.
silk or cotton. s, spun — Historia, /., history, story.
fabrics. Historiador, m., historian.
Hilador, m., spinner. Histórico, a., historic(al).
Hilandería, /., spinning-mill. — Hita, /., dog-nail.
de algodón, cotton mill. Hito, m., landmark, object. INIirar
Hilandero, m., spinner. de —
en —
to stare fixedly at.
,

Hilar, v., to spin. Hogaño, adv., this present year.


Hilaza, /., 3'arn. de cáñamo, — Hogar, m., hearth, fire-place,
hemp yarn. encarnada, — home.
turkey-red yarn. Hogaza, /., large loaf of bread.
Hilera, /., row, line, file. Hoguera, /., bonfire.
Hilo, m., thread, wire, yarn. Hoja, leaf, sheet, blade. — de
— bramante {or de acarreto), lata,
/.,
tin, tin-plate. — de
pack thread. — en carretes papel, leaf or sheet of paper.
{or de carretel), spool thread. — de lata negra, iron plate.
— de perlas, string of pearls. — de estaño, tinfoil. de •— -

— torzal {or de algodón), cotton goma para copiar, india-rubber


yarn (or twist). de lino, — cop^nng sheet. de acero, —
linen yarn. Pañuelo de — steel blade.
linen handkerchief. Sin s, — Hojalata, /., tin.
wireless. Hojalatería, /., tin-ware.
Hilván, m., basting, sewing Hojalatero, m., tinman, metal-
hghtly. man.
Hilvanar, v., to baste, to sew Hojear, v., to turn the leaves of
Hghtly. a book.
Hincapié, m., strenuous effort. Holanda, /., holland, brown drill.
Hacer —
to make a strenuous
, Holgado, a., loose, easy, well-on.
attempt. Holgar, i.v., to rest, to cease from
Hinchado, a., swollen, inflated ;
labour, to be at ease, to be
vain, pompous. glad to go on strike. Huelga
;

Hinchar, to inflate, to swell, to


v., decir, needless to say.
fill r.v., to swell.
: Holgazán, a., idle, lazy m., idler. ;

Hinchazón, m., swelling, inflation, Holgura, /., ease, repose.


vanity. Hollar, i.v., to tread upon, to
Hipérbola, /., hyperbola. trample on.
HipU, m., chemise native dress Hollín, m., soot.
in ]\Iexico.
;

Hombre, m., man. de bien, —


Hipocre ia, /., hypocrisy. honest man. —
de negocios,
Hipócrita, a., hypocritical ; com., man of business. de su —
hypocrite. palabra, man of his word.
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Horn] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Hue

Hombrera, /., pad. s de sastre, — Horca, /., gallows; fork. para —


clothing pads. heno, haj'-fork.
Hombro, -m., shoulder. Horizontal, a., horizontal.
Homenaje, m., homage. Horizonte, m., horizon.
Homicida, a., homicidal com., Horma, /., mould. de zapatero, —
murderer, homicide.
;

shoemaker's last. — de
Homicidio, m., murder, homicide. sombrerero, hatter's block.
Homilia, /., homily. Hormiga, /., ant.
Honda, /., sling. Hormiguear, v., to swarm.
Hondamente, adv., deeply, pro- Hornero, m., baker.
foundly. Hornilla, /., small furnace.
Hondo, a., profound, deep. Horno, >«., oven, furnace. — de
Hondonada, /., dale, valley. ladrillo, brick-kiln. Alto —
Hondura, /., depth, profundity. smelting furnace.
Honestar, v., to honour. Horquilla, /., hair-pin fork.
;

Honestidad, /., honesty, modesty. Horrendo, a., dreadful, hideous,


Honesto, a., honest, decent, ho- horrible.
nourable. Horrible, a., horrible, horrid.
Hongo, m., mushroom; hat. Horror, m., horror.
Honor, m., honour. Palabra de Hortaliza, /., garden stuff.
— , word of honour. Hacer — a, Hortelano, m., gardener, horti-
to do credit to. culturist.
Honorable, a., honourable. Horticultura, /., horticulture.
Honorario, a., honorary m., Hosco, a., dark-bro\vn sullen,

; ;

fee. s, fees. gloomy.


Honorífico, a., honourable, credit- Hospedaje, m., lodging, kind re-
able. ception.
Honra, /., honour, respect, fame. Hospedar, v., to lodge, to receive,
A mucha — , I am (or we are) to entertain r.v., to lodge.
;

proud of it. — se en, to stay at.


Honradamente, adv., honourably, Hospicio, w., hospital, infirmary;
honestly. workhouse.
Honradez, /., honesty, honour, Hospital, m., hospital, infirmary.
probity, integrity. Hospitalidad, /., hospitality.
Honrado, a., honest, just, fair. Hoste, ni., host, army.
Honrar, v., to honour, to credit. Hostigar, v., to vex, to molest.
Honrilla, /., nice point of honour. Hostil, a., hostile, adverse.
Por la negra — from some Hostilidad, /., hostility.


,

littlepoint of honour. Hoy, adv., to-day. día, {or


Honroso, a., honourable, just, en día), nowadays. De en —
decent. adelante, henceforward, in fu-
Hora, /., hour, time. A la — de ture.
ésta, at this moment. A buena Hoya, /., hole, cavity, pit.
— , at a seasonable time. — Hoyo, m., hole, pit.
perdidas {or de ocio), leisure Hoyuelo, m., dimple.
hours. Por — s, by the hour. Hoz, /., sickle.
Horadar, v., to Ijore, to pierce, Huacal, m., crate (Amer.).
to punch. Huata, /., wadding, wad.
Horado, m., hole bored, cavern. Hucha, /., large chest ; . money-
Horario, a., hourly m., time- ; box.
table. Hueco, a., hollow, empty ; m..

140
Hue] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [ld6

hollow, hollowness, gap, hole, Humor, m., humour, mood, tem-


space, cavity, room. per. Estar de buen — , to be in
Huelga, /., rest, repose strike. a good humour.

;

Declararse en to go on , Humoso, a., smoky.


strike. Hundimiento, m., submersion, im-
Huelguista, m., striker, workman mersion, sinking, collapse.
on strike. Hundir, v., to sink, to submerge ;

Huella, track, footstep.


/., to crush, to stave in r.v., to ;

Huérfano, a. & m., orphan. sink, to go to the bottom,


Huerta, /., orchard, kitchen- to collapse, to fall in.
garden. Huracán, m., hurricane.
Hueso, m., bone rubbish. ^ ; Huraño, a., shy, diffident.
Huesoso, a., bony. Hurgar, v., to stir, to poke.
Huésped, m., guest, lodger; inn- Hurgón, ni., poker.
keeper. See Casa. Hurgonear. See Hurgar.
Hueste, m., host, army. Hurón, m., ferret.
Huesudo, a., bony, having large Hurtadillas, A —
by stealth, .

bones. privately, on the sly.


Huevera, /., egg-cup. Hurtador, m., robber, thief.
Huevero, m., dealer in eggs. Hurtar, v., to steal, to rob r.v.,

;

Huevo, m., egg. pasado por to withdraw, to abscond.


agua, boiled egg. Hurto, m., theft, robbery. A -,

Huida, /., flight, escape. by stealth.


Huir, i.v., to ñy, to escape ; r.v., Husillo, dim. of Huso. [peep.
to run awa}'. Husmear, v., to scent, to pry, to
Hule, m., oil-cloth, oil-skin ; india- Husmo, m., smell, scent.
rubber. Huso, m., spindle.
Hulla, /., pit-coal.
Hullera, /., coal-mine. Industria Ida, /., departure. Viaje de y —
— coal industry.
, vuelta, voyage out and home.
Humanamente, adv., humanely Billete de y —
vuelta,

return
possibly. ticket.
Humano, a., human, humane, Idea, /., idea, notion.
kind. Ideal, a & ;;/., ideal.
Humear, v., to smoke, to emit Idear, v., to form or conceive an
smoke. idea, to think or work out, to
Humedad, /., humidity, moisture, contrive, to hit upon, to ima-
damp. gine, to plan.
Humedecer, i.v.,to moisten. idem, pron. (Lat.), the same, ditto.
Húmedo, a., humid, damp, moist, Idénticamente, adv., identically.
wet. Idéntico, a., identical, the same.
Humero, m., tunnel, funnel, flue. Identidad, /., identity.
Humildad, /., humility. Identificar, v., to identify.
Humilde, a., humble. Idioma, m., idiom, language.
Humillación, /., humiliation. Idiosincrasia, /., idiosyncrasy.
Humillar, v., to humble, to hu- Idiota, a. & com., idiot.
miliate. Idiotismo, m., idiotism, idiom
Humo, m.,smoke. — de pez, idiocy.
lampblack. Idoneidad, /., aptitude, capacity.
1 " Hueso " is a word used in America
Idóneo, a., idoneous, fit, capable.
in reference to a cloth which is of bad
quality. Comp are English " rag." — para, qualified for.

141
Igl] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Imp

Iglesia, /., church. Ilusivo, a., illusive.


Ignición, /., ignition. Huso, a., deluded, deceived.
Ignominia, /., ignominy. Ilusorio, a., illu-sory, delusive
Ignominioso, a., ignominious. null, of no value.
Ignorado, a., unknown. Ilustración, /., illustration.
Ignorancia, /., ignorance. Ilustrador, m., illustrator.
Ignorar, v., to be ignorant of, Ilustrar, v., to illustrate, to eluci-
not to know. Se ignora su date, to clear up.
paradero, his whereabouts are Ilustre, a., illustrious, celebrated.
unknown, it is not known what Imagen, /., image, figure.

has become of him. Imaginable, a., imaginable.


Igual, a. &
m., equal, similar; level, Imaginación, /. .imagination, fancy.
flat, even —
like. Al equall3^ Imaginar, v., to imagine, to fancy.

; ,

No tiene he has not his like. Imaginario, a., imaginary.


— matchless, without
,

Sin Imaginativo, a., imaginative.


equal. — a muestra,
,

la like Imán, >)?., loadstone, magnet.


(or up the sample. Al —
to) Imanar, v., to magnetise.
que, the same as. Imbécil, a., weak, imbecile.
Iguala, /., agreement, level. Imbecilidad, /., imbecility.
Igualación, /., equalling, equalisa- Imitable, a., imitable.
tion, levelling. Imitación, /., imitation. A de, —
Igualada, /., tic, draw. in imitation of. Guardarse de
Igualamiento. See Igualación. las —
es, beware of imitations.
Igualar, v., to equalise, to equal, to Imitado, a., imitated, copied.
match. Imitar, v., to imitate.
Igualdad, /., equality, likeness, Impaciencia, /., impatience.
evenness. En de condiciones, — Impacientar, v., to vex v.v., to
;

on equal terms. become impatient.


Igualmente, adv., equally, uni- Impaciente, a., impatient.
formly, likewise, evenly the ; Impacto, a., impacted, packed
same. tight.
Ijada, /., flank weak side. Impar, unequal, odd. Números
Ijar, m., flank.
;

— es,
a.,
odd numbers.
Ilegal, a., illegal, unlawful. Imparcial, a., impartial, unbiassed.
Ilegalidad, /., illegality, unlawful- Imparcialidad, /., impartiality.
ness. Imparcialmente, adv., impartially,
Ilegible, a., illegible. equitably.
Ilegitimo, a., illegal, illegitimate. Impartible, a., indivisible.
Ileso, a., unhurt, free from damage Impartir, v., to grant, to impart.
or harm. Impasibilidad, /., impassibility.
Ilícito, a., illicit, unlawful. Impasible, a., impassible.
Ilimitado, a., unlimited, bound- Impavidez, /., intrepidity.
less. Impávido, a., dauntless, intrepid.
Iliterado, a., illiterate. Impecable, a., impeccable, sinless.
Ilógico, a., illogical. Impedimento, m., impediment,
Iluminación, /., illumination. obstacle, hindrance.
Iluminado, a., illuminated. Impedir, i.v., to impede, to prevent,
Iluminar, v., to illumine, to illu- to hinder, to obstruct.
minate, to enlighten. Impelente, a., forcing.
Iluminativo, a., illuminative. Impeler, v., to impel, to incite, to
Ilusión, /., illusion. press forward.

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Impenetrable, a., impenetrable, Impopularidad, /., unpopularity.


incomprehensible. Importación, /., importation, im-
Impenifeneia, /., impenitence. port.
Impenitente, a., impenitent. Importador, m., importer.
Impensado, a., unexpected, un- Importancia, /., importance, mag-
foreseen. nitude.
Imperar, to
v., command, to reign ;
Importante, a., important.
to prevail. Importar, v., to import, to matter ;
Imperativo, a., imperative. to amount to. No importa,
Imperceptible, a., imperceptible. it does not matter.
Imperdible, a., not to be lost or Importe, m., amount, value, figure.
destroj'ed ;m., safety-pin, Importunar, v., to importune, to
brooch. vex, to disturb.
Imperfección, /., imperfection. Importuno, a., importunate, trou-
Imperfecto, a., imperfect, faulty, blesome.
defective. Imposibilidad, /., impossibility.
Imperial, a., imperial m., roof of; Verse en la — • de, to be unable
a coac h or carriage, outside, top. to.
Impericia, /., unskilfulness, want Imposibilitar, v., to render impos-
of skill. sible.
Imperio, m., empire, doininion. Imposible, a., impossible.
Imperioso, a., imperious. Imposición, /., imposition.
Imperito, a., unlearned, unskilled. ininostor, m., imoostor.
Impermeable, a., impermeable, Impostura, /., imposture.
waterproof ; m., waterproof, Impotencia, /., impotence, inabi-
mackintosh. lity.
Impersonal, a., impersonal. Impotente, a., impotent, powerless.
Impertinencia, /., impertinence. Impracticable, a., impracticable,
Impertinente, a., impertinent, unfeasible ;impassable.
meddling. Imprecar, v., to imprecate, to
Impervio, a., impervious. curse.
ímpetu, ni., impetus, impulse. Impresrnar, v., to impregnate.
Impetuoso, a., impetuous. Imprenta, /., printing printing-
:

Implicación, /., implication. office ;


print.
Implicado, a., implicated, implicit, Imprescindible, a., indispensable.
entangled. Impresión, /., impression, print,
Implicar, v., to implicate, to printing.
imply, to involve, to entangle. Impresionar, v., to impress, to fix
Implícito, a., implicit. on the mind or memory.
Implorar, v., to implore. Impreso, a., printed m., pam-

;

Impolítico, a., impolitic, impolite. phlet. s, printed matter.


Imponente, a., imposing stately. ; Impresor, yn., printer.
Imponer, i.v., to lay, to put to ; Imprevisión, /., imprevisión, im-
impose or lay a tax (or duty) ;
providence.
to advise, to give notice r.v., ; Imprevisto, a., unforeseen, unex-
to take notice, to become pected, unprovided for.
necessary. —
a, to force (or Imprimir, v., to print, to stamp
impose) upon. —
contribuciones, to imprint.
;

to levy taxes. una multa,— Improbabilidad, /., improbability.


to impose a fine or penalt^^ Improbable, a., improbable, un-
Impopular, v., unpopular. likely.

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Improbo, a., corrupt ; laborious, Inadmisible, a., inadmissible.


painful. Tarea ímproba, end- Inadvertencia, /., inadvertence,
less task. carelessness. Por inadver- — ,

Impropiedad, /., impropriety, un- tently.


fitness. Inadvertido, a., inadvertent, un-
Impropio, «., improper, unfit un- ; noticed.
becoming. Inagotable, a., inexhaustible.
Impróvido, a., improvident. Inaguantable, a., insupportable.
Improviso, a. {or Improvisto), Inalámbrico, a., wireless.
unexpected, unforeseen. De Inalterado, a., unchanged.
improviso (or a la improvista), Inamortizable, a., unredeemable.
unexpectedly, on a sudden, Inanición, /., inanition.
unawares. Inapelable, a., without appeal.
Imprudencia, /., imprudence, in- Inaplicable, a., inapplicable.
discretion. Inaudito, a., unheard of.
Imprudente, a., imprudent, im- Inauguración, /., inauguration.
provident. Inaugurar, v., to inaugurate.
Impudencia, /., impudence. Incalculable, a., incalculable.
Impudente, a., impudent, shame- Incandescencia, /., incandescence.
less. Incandescente, a., incandescent.
Impuesto, ;»., duty, tax a.& pp., Lámpara —
incandescent lamp.
— —
; ,

imposed. de arraigo, land Luz incandescent light.



,

tax. sobre la renta, income Manguito —


incandescent man-
tax. Quedar —
de, to note, to tle.
,

have knowledge of. Incansable, a., indefatigable.


Impugnar, v., to impugn, to Incapacidad, /., incapacity, ina-
oppose. bility, incapability.
Impulsar, v., to impel, to urge on. Incapaz, a., incapable, unable.
Impulsion, /., impulsion, impulse. Incautamente, adv., incautiously,
Impulsivo, a., impulsive. unwarily.
Impulso, m., impulsion, impulse. Incautarse, r.v., (de), to take pos-
Impulsor, m., impeller. session of.
Impune, a., exempt from punish- Incauto, a., incautious, unwary.
ment. Incendiar, v., to set on fire, to
Impunemente, adv., with impunity. inflame r.v., to catch fire.
;

Impunidad, /., impunity. Incendiario, m., incendiary.


Impureza, /., impurity. Incendio, m., fire, burning. Seguro
Impuro, a., impure. contra —
s, fire insurance.
Imputable, a., imputable, charge- Incentivo, m., incentive, incite-
able. ment, encouragement.
Imputación, /., imputation. Incertidumbre, /., incertitude, un-
Imputar, v., to impute, to attri- certainty. En la —
in suspense.
,

bute. Incesante, a., incessant, continual.


Inacabable, a., interminable. Incidencia, /., incidence.
Inaccesible, a., inaccessible. Incidental, a., incidental, depend-
Inacción, /., inaction. ent.
Inaceptable, a., unacceptable. Incidente, a., incident, incidental,
Inactividad, /., inactivit5^ casual.
Inactivo, a., inactive. Incidente, m., incident, accident.
Inadaptable, a., not adaptable. — s, appurtenances. s de —
Inadecuado, a., inadequate. comercio, lease and good-will.
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Incierto, a., uncertain, untrue, Inconductor, m., non-conductor.


false. Inconexión, /., incoherency, incon-
Incipiente, a., beginning. gruit3% inconnection.
Incisión, /., incision. Inconexo, a., unconnected.
Incitar, v., to incite, to stimulate. Inconfeso, a., unconfessed.
Incivil, a., uncivil, unpolished. Inconfidencia, /., distrust.
Incivilidad, /., incivility. Incongruencia, /., incongruity.
Inclemencia, /., inclemency. Incongruo, «., incongruous.
Inclemente, a., inclement. Inconmensurable, a., incommen-
Inclinación, /., inclination, dis- surable.
position, tendency. Inconsecuencia, /., inconsequence,
Inclinado, a., inclined, disposed, inconclusiveness.
bent. Ser — a, to be apt (or Inconsecuente, a., inconsequent.
inclined to). Inconsiderable, a., inconsiderable,
Inclinar, v., to incline, to influence, worthless.
to lean, to bend. Inconsideración, /., inconsidera-
Incluir, i. v., to include, to comprise, tion.
to enclose. Inconsiderado, a., inconsiderate.
Inclusión, /., inclusion. Con —
de, Inconsiguiente, a., inconsequent.
including. Inconsistencia, /., inconsistency.
Inclusive, adv., inclusively, inclu- Inconsistente, a., inconsistent.
sive (of), including. Inconsolable, a., inconsolable.
Inclusivo, a., inclusive. Inconstancia, /., inconstancy.
Incluso, a., enclosed adv., in-
; Inconstante, a., inconstant.
cluding. Incontestable, a., incontestable,
Incoar, v., to begin, to commence. incontrovertible.
See Expediente. Incontrastable, a., insurmount-
Incobrable, a., irrecoverable, irre- able, irresistible.
trievable. Deuda —
bad debt.
, Incontrovertible, a., incontroverti-
Incógnito, a., unknown. De — ble, indisputable.
incognito, incog. Inconvenible, a., inconsistent.
Incoloro, a., free of colour, colour- Inconveniencia, /., inconvenience.
less. Inconveniente, a., inconvenient,
Incombustible, a., incombustible. troublesome m., difficulty, in-
;

Incomodar, v., to incommode. convenience, objection.


Incomodidad, /., inconvenience. Inconveniente, m., difficulty, in-
Incómodo, a., inconvenient. convenience, objection.
Incomparable, a., incomparable. Incorporación, /., incorporation.
Incompatibilidad, /., incompatibi- Incorporar, v., to incorporate
lity. r.v., to join.
Incompatible, a., incompatible. Incorrección, /., incorrectness.
Incompetencia, /., incompetency. Incorrecto, a., incorrect, inaccu-
Incompetente, a., incompetent. rate.
Incompleto, a., incomplete. Incorregible, a., incorrigible.
Incomprensibilidad, /., incompre- Incorrupto, a., incorrupt.
hensibility. Incredibilidad, /., incredibility.
Incomprensible, a., incomprehen- Incredulidad, /., incredulity.
sible. Incrédulo, a., incredulous.
Inconcebible, a., inconceivable. Increíble, a., incredible.
Inconcuso, a., incontrovertible, Incremento, m., increment, in-
incontestable. crease. Tomar —
to increase,
,

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Inc] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ind

Increpar, v., to reproach, to Indemnizar, v., to indemnify, to


rebuke. makegood, to compensate.
Incriminar, v., to incriminate. Independencia, /., independence.
Incrustación, /., incrustation, in- Independiente, a., independent.
laid work. — de eso, independent of that,
Incubadora, /., incubator. besides that.
Inculcar, v., to inculcate. Indescifrable, a., undecipherable.
Inculpable, a., inculpable, un- Indescribible {or Indescriptible), a.,
blamable. indescribable.
Inculpar, v., to accuse, to blame. Indestructible, a., indestructible,
Inculto, a., incult, uncultivated. imperishable.
Incumbencia, /., incumbency. No Indeterminación, /., indetermina-
es de mi —
it does not concern
, tion, irresolution.
me. Indeterminado, a., indeterminate,
Incumbir, v., to be incumbent. doubtful.
Incuria, /., negligence, careless- Indiana, /., chintz, printed cotton.
ness, indolence. Indicación, /., indication, sign,
Incurrir, v., to incur, to deserve. hint.
— deudas, to get into debt. Indicador, m., indicator pointer.
— en una multa, to incur a — ;

de trenes, railway guide.


penalty. — de nivel de agua, water
Indagación, /., indagation, in- gauge.
quiry, search. Indicar, v., to indicate, to show,
Indagar, v., to investigate, to to point out.
inquire, to search. Indicativo, a., indicative, pointing.
Indebidamente, adv., unjustly, ille- índice, m., index, sign.
gally, unduly. Indicio, m., indication, sign, mark.
Indebido, a., undue, illegal. Indiferencia, /., indifference, un-
Indecencia, /., indecency. concern.
Indecente, a., indecent, unbecom- Indiferente, a., indifferent, un-
ing. concerned.
Indecible, a., inexpressible, unut- Indígena, a., native, indigenous ;

terable. m. & /., native.


Indecisión, /., indecision. Indigencia, /., indigence, poverty.
Indeciso, a., indecisive, undecided. Indigente, a., indigent, poor.
Indecoro, m., indecorum. Indignación, /., indignation.
Indecoroso, a., indecorous, un- Indignado, a., indignant, angry.
becoming. Indignar, v., to irritate, to provoke.
Indefectible, a., indefectible, un- Indignidad, /., indignity, unworthy
failing. action.
Indefensable, a., indefensible. Indigno, a., unworthy, mean,
Indefenso, a., defenceless. undeserving.
Indeficiente, a., indefectible, un- indigo, m., indigo.
failing. Indirecta, /., innuendo, hint.
Indefinido, a., indefinite. Indirectamente, adv., indirectly.
Indeleble, a., indelible. Indirecto, a., indirect.
Indeliberación, /., indeliberation. Indiscreción, /., indiscretion.
Indemnidad, /., indemnity. Indiscreto, a., indiscreet, impru-
Indemnización, /., indemnification, dent, foolish.
reimbursement, compensation, Indisculpable, a., inexcusable.
allowance. Indisoluble, a., indissoluble.

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Indispensable, a., indispensable. Inesperado, a., unexpected, un-


Indisponer, i.v., to indispose, to foreseen.
disincline, to render unfit. Inevitable, a., inevitable, unavoid-
Indisposición, /., indisposition, able.
disinclination. Inexactitud, /., inexactitude, in-
Indispuesto, a., indisposed, unwill- accuracy.
ing. Inexacto, a., inexact, inaccurate.
Indistintamente, adv., indistinctly, Inexcusable, a., inexcusable.
indiscriminately. Inexperiencia, /., inexperience.
Indistinto, a., indistinct, indiscri- Inexperto, a., inexpert, unskilful.
minate. Inexplicable, a., inexplicable.
Individual, a., individual. Infalible, a., infallible.
Individualizar, v., to individualise. Infamar, v., to defame.
Individuo, a. & m., individual. Infame, a., infamous, vile.
Indivisible, a., indivisible. Infamia, /., infamy, baseness.
Indiviso, a., undivided. Infancia, /., infancy.
Indócil, a., indocile. Infante, a. & m., infant.
Indocto, a., ignorant, unlearned. Infantería, /., infantry.
indole, /., disposition, character, Infatigable, a., indefatigable.
kind, class. Infatuar, v., to infatuate.
Indolencia, /., indolence. Infausto, a., unlucky, unhappy,
Indolente, a., indolent. unfortunate.
Indomable, a., indomitable, un- Infección, /., infection.
governable. Infectar, v., to infect, to corrupt.
Indubitable (or Indudable), a., in- Infecto, a., infected.
dubitable, unquestionable. Infecundidad, /., infecundity.
Inducir, i.v., to induce. Infecundo, a., barren, unfruitful,
Indulgencia, /., indulgence. infertile.
Indulgente, a., indulgent. Infelicidad, /., unhappiness, infe-
Indultar, v., to pardon, to forgive, licity.
to free, to exempt. Infeliz, a., unhappy, unfortunate.
Indulto, m., pardon, exemption, Infelizmente, adv., unhappily, un-
amnesty. fortunately, unluckily.
Indumentaria, /., clothing. Inferencia, /., inference.
Industria, /., industry, diligence. Inferior, a., inferior, lower.
Industrial, a. & m., industrial. Inferioridad, /., inferiority.
Industrioso, a., industrious. Inferir, i.v., to infer; r.v., to follow.
Inédito, a., not published. Infestar, v., to infest.
Ineficacia, /., inefficacy, ineffi- Infidelidad, /., infidelity.
ciency. Infiel, a., unfaithful.
Ineficaz, a., inefficacious, ineffect- ínfimo, a., lowest, least, ver}'- low,
ual, ineffective, inefficient. vile. See Precio.
Inelegante, a., inelegant. Infinidad, /., infinit3\
Ineptitud, /., ineptitude. Infinitamente, adv., infinitely, im-
Inepto, a., inept, unfit, useless. mensely.
Inequívoco, a., unequivocal, un- Infinito, a., infinite ; adv., infi-
mistakable. nitely, immensely.
Inercia, /., inertia, inactivity, Inflamable, a., inflammable.
dullness. Inflamación, /., inflammation.
Inerte, a., inert, dull, sluggish. Inflamar, v., to inflame, to kindle.
inescrutable, a., inscrutable. Inflamatorio, a., inflammatory.
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In flexibilidad,/., inflexibility. — electricista, electrical en-


Inflexible, a., inflexible. gineer.
Inflexión, /., inflection. Ingenio, m., genius, wit engine.
Influencia, /., influence, influx. — de azúcar, sugar-work, sugar-
;

Influente, {or Influyente), p.a. & mill, sugar-plantation. de —


a., influencing, influential. pólvora, powder-mill.
Influir, ¿.f., to influence, to prevail Ingenioso, a., ingenious, inventive.
upon. Ingenuamente, adv., ingenuously,
Influjo, yn., influx, influence. candidly, frankly.
Infolio, m., a book in folio form. Ingenuidad, /., ingenuousness, can-
Información, /., informatfon, en- dour, openness.
quiry, inquiry. Ingenuo, a., ingenuous, open,
Informal, a., informal, irregular. candid.
Informalidad, /., informality. Ingerir, i. v., to insert, to introduce ;

Informar,!^., to inform, to instruct to graft.


r.v., to take note, to ask for Ingle, /., groin.
information, to inquire about, Ingobernable, a., ungovernable,
to make inquiries. unmanageable.
Informativo, a., instructive, in- Ingratamente, adv., ungratefully.
formative. Ingratitud, /., ingratitude.
Informe, a., shapeless, formless ;
Ingrato, a., ungrateful, unthank-
m., information, report, brief. ful.
— s, information, references. Ingrediente, tn., ingredient.
Servicio de —
s, inquiry office. Ingresar, v., to enter.
Infortunado, a., unfortunate, un- Ingreso, m., ingress, entry.
lucky, unhappy. Inhábil, a., unable, unskilful,
Infortunio, m., misfortune, cala- incapable, unfit, unqualified,
mity. clumsy.
Infracción, /., infraction, breach, Inhabilidad, /., inability, incapa-
violation, infringement. city, unskilfulness.
Infraganti. See Flagrante. Inhabilitación, /., disability, dis-
Infrascrito, a., under\vritten, un- qualification.
dersigned. Yo —
I, the under-
, Inhabilitar, v., to disable, to make
signed. unfit, to disqualify.
Infringir, v., to infringe, to violate. Inhabitable, a., uninhabitable.
Infructífero, a., unfruitful, useless. Inhabitado, a., uninhabited.
Infructuosamente, adv., fruitlessly, Inherencia, /., inherence.
in vain, unsuccessfully. Inherente, a., inherent.
Infructuoso, a., fruitless, unsuc- Inhospitalidad, /., inhospitality.
cessful. Inhumano, a., inhuman.
Infundado, a., groundless, %vithout Inicial, a., initial. — es (f.pl.), ini-
cause or reason. tials, initial letters.
Infundir, v., to infuse. Iniciar, v., to initiate r.v., to
; be
Infusión, /., infusion. initiated.
Ingeniar, v., to conceive, to con- Iniciativa, /., initiative.
trive ;r.v., to work in the mind, Inlciativo, a., initiatory.
to manage skilfully. Inicuo, a., iniquitous.
Ingeniería, /., engineering. Inimitable, a., inimitable.
Ingeniero, m., engineer. —
mecá- Ininteligible, a., unintelligible.
nico, mechanical engineer. — Iniquidad, /., iniquity, injustice.
de minas, mining engineer. Injuria, /., injury, offence, insult.

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Injuriar, v., to injure, to annoy, Inmundo, a., unclean, dirty.


to insult, to offend. Inmune, a., immune, free, exempt.
Injurioso, a., injurious, offensive, Inmunidad, /., immunity, exemp-
hurtful. tion.
Injustamente, adv., unjustly. Inmutable, a., immutable.
Injusticia, /., injustice. Inmutar, v., to change, to alter.
Injusto, a., unjust, unfair. Innato, a., innate, unborn.
Inmanejable, a., unmanageable. Innecesario, a., unnecessary.
Inmaterial, a., immaterial. Innegable, a., incontestable, un-
Inmaturo, a., immature. deniable.
Inmediación, /., contiguity, actual Innoble, a., ignoble.
contact. Las —
es, the neigh- Innovación, /., innovation.
bourhood. Innovar, v., to innovate.
Inmediatamente, adv.. imme- Innumerable, a., innumerable.
diately. Inocencia, /., innocence.
Inmediato, a., immediate, conti- Inocente, a., innocent.
guous, neighbouring. Inodoro, a., inodorous, odourless,
Inmejorable, a., unimprovable, not pelding a scent m., ;

unsurpassable. chamber-closet.
Inmemorable, a., immemorable. Inofensivo, a., inoffensive.
Inmemorial, a., immemorial. Inoficioso, a., inofficious.
Desde tiempo —
time out of , Inolvidable, a., never to be for-
mind. gotten.
Inmensamente, adv., immensely. Inopinado, a., unexpected, unfore-
Inmensidad, /., immensity. seen.
Inmenso, a., immense, infinite. Inoportuno, a., inopportune.
Inmensurable, a., immeasurable. Inquebrantable, a., inviolable, irre-
Inmerecido, a., undeserved. vocable, unshaken.
Inmeritorio, a., immeritorious, Inquietar, v., to disturb, to cause
imdeserving. anxiety, to trouble r.v., to
;

Inmersión, /., immersion. become anxious or uneasy.


Inmigración, /., immigration. Inquieto, a., anxious, uneasy.
Inmigrante, m., immigrant. Inquietud, /., anxiety, uneasiness.
Inmigrar, v., to immigrate. Inquilinato, m., tenancy
Inminente, a., imminent, impend- Inquilino, m., tenant inmate.
;

Inquirir, i.v., to inquire, to ascer-


Inmiscuir, v., to mix ; r.v., to tain, to look after.
interfere, to meddle. Inquisitivo, a., inquisitive, curious.
Inmoble, a., immovable. Insalubre, a., insalubrious, im-
Inmoderación, /., immoderation. healthy.
Inmoderado, a., immoderate. Inscribir, v., to inscribe to enter,
;

Inmortal, a., immortal. to register. - —


se, to enter.
Inmortalizar, a., to immortalise. Inscripción, /., inscription, en-
Inmotivado, a., without cause or trance. Boletín de —
entrance ,

reason. ticket.
Inmovible, a. See Inmóvil. Inscripto, p.p., inscribed, entered.
Inmóvil, a., immovable. Inseguridad, /., insecurity, uncer-
Inmovilidad, /., immobility. tainty.
Inmueble, a., immovable. Bienes Inseguro, a., insecure, uncertain.
— s, landed propert3\ [ness. Insensatez, /., stupidity-, lack of
Inmundicia, /., uncleanness, dirti- sense.

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Insensible, a., insensible, imper- Instantáneamente, adv., instantly,


ceptible, unfeeling. instantaneously.
Inseparable, a., inseparable. Instantáneo, a., instantaneous.
Inserción, /., insertion. Instante, m., instant a., instant,
Insertar, v., to insert.
Inserto, a. & p.p., inserted.
pressing, urgent.
mediately, instantly.
Al
;

im- — ,

Inservible, a., unserviceable, use- Instantemente, adv., instantly.


less. Instar, v., to press, to urge.
Insigne, a., notable, noted. Instigación, /., instigation, incite-
Insignia, /., badge. ment.
Insigniflcaeión, /., insignificance. Instigar, v., to instigate, to incite.
Insignificante, a., insignificant, Instilación, /., instillation.
unimportant, trifling. Instilar, v., to instill.
Insignificativo, a., insignificant. Instinto, Mí., instinct. Por —
Insinuación, /., insinuation, innu- instinctively.
endo. Institución, /., institution, estab-
Insinuar, v., to insinuate, to hint. lishment, institute.
Insipidez, /., insipidity. Instituir, i. v., to institute, to estab-
Insípido, a., insipid, tasteless. lish ; to appoint, to nominate.
Insistencia, /., insistence, persis- Instituto, m., institute design, ;

tence. object.
Insistir, V. (en), to insist, to persist. Instrucción, /., instruction, educa-

Insolencia, /., insolence. tion. — pública, public educa-


Insolente, a., insolent, impudent. tion. — permanente, standing
In sólidum, (Lat.), adv., jointly. instruction. — es, instructions,
Insólito, a., unusual. [ble. orders.
Insoluble, a., insoluble, indissolu- Instructivo, a., instructive.
Insolvencia, /., insolvency. Instructor, m., instructor, teacher.
Insolvente, a., insolvent. Instruir, ¿.y., to instruct, to teach,
Insondable, a., unfathomable. to acquaint, to inform.
Insoportable, a., insupportable, Instrumental, a., instrumental.
intolerable. Instrumento, m., instrument, tool,
Insostenible, a., indefensible. document. —
cortante, edge-
Inspección, /., inspection, survey. tool.
Inspeccionar, v., to inspect, to Insuficiencia, /., insufficiency.
examine, to survey, to super- Insuficiente, a., insufficient.
intend. Insufrible, a., insufferable, into-
Inspector, m., inspector, superin- lerable.
tendent, surveyor. Insular, a., insular.
Inspirar, v., to inspire. — con- Insultante, p.a. & a., insulting.
fianza [or respeto), to inspire Insultar, v., to insult.
with confidence (or respect). Insulto, m., insult.
Instabilidad, /., instabiUty. Insuperable, a., insuperable, in-
Instalación, /., installation. surmountable.
Instalar, v., to install, to set up. Insurrección, /., insurrection.
Instancia, /., instance, entreaty ; Intachable, a., uncensurable.
application, request ;urgency ; Intacto, a., intact, untouched,
process of a suit. Absolver de entire.
la — to non-suit.
, Integral, a., integral.
Instantánea, /., snapshot (photo- Integrar, v., to integrate, to make
graph). up a whole.
150
Int] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Int

Integridad, /., integrity, whole- sus —


es, to the best of your
ness honesty. interests. —
simple, simple
;

íntegro, a., integral, entire, com- interest. —


compuesto, com-
plete honest, just. La suma
; pound interest. Poner a to — ,

íntegra, the amount in full. put out to interest. Devengar


Intelecto, m., intellect. — es, to pay interest. Llevar
Intelectual, a., intellectual. •
-es, to bear interest. es —
Inteligencia, /., intelligence, under- creados, vested interests.
standing, knowledge. En la — Interesado, a. & p.p., interested,
de que, on the understanding concerned. Los —
s, the parties
that. concerned.
Inteligente, a., intelligent, skilful, Interesante, a., interesting.
clexer expert. ; Interesar, v., to interest, to con-
Inteligible, a., intelligible. cern Y.V., to be interested or
;

Intemperie, /., intemperateness. concerned.


Intempestivo, a., unseasonable. Interfoliar, v., to interleave a book.
Intención, /., intention. ínterin, adv., meanwhile. En el
Intencionado, a., inclined, dis- — ,in the meantime.
posed. Interino, provisional.
a.,
Intencional, a., intentional. Interior, interior, inner, in-
a.,
Intendencia, /., administration, ward, inside m., interior, in-
management. side. El
;

comercio — home
— inland
,

Intendente, m., intendant, go- trade. Navegación ,

vernor. navigation.
Intensidad, /., intensity. Interiormente, adv., internally, in
Intenso, a., intense. the interior.
Intentar, v., to try, to attempt, to Interlineal, a., interlineal.
endeavour, to intend. Intermediar, v., to interpose, to
Intento, m., intent, purpose, de- be in the middle.
sign. De —
on purpose, de- , Intermedio, a., intermediate, in-
signedly. tervening m., interval, inter-
;

Intercalar, v., to intercalate, to lude, middle.


insert among other things. Interminable, a., interminable.
Interceder, v., to intercede. Intermisión, /., intermission, in-
Intercepción, /., interception. terruption.
Interceptar, v., to intercept, to Intermitente, a., intermittent.
cut olí, to block. Internación, /., importation. De-
Intercesión, /., intercession, me- rechos de —
, importation duties.
diation. Internacional, a., international.
Intercesor, m., intercessor, me- Interno, a., internal, interior.
diator. Interpelar, v., to appeal to, to
Intercesorio, a., intercessory. implore the aid of to summon,
;

Interdecir, %.v., to interdict, to to interrogate.


prohibit. Interponer, \.v., to interpose.
Interdicción, /., interdiction, pro- Interposición, /., interposition.
hibition, interdict. Interpretación, /., interpretation,
Interdicto, m., prohibition, inter- construction, meaning.
diction. Interpretar, v., to interpret, to
Interés, m., interest, concern. understand, to carry out.
— de —
compound interest. Intérprete, com., interpreter, trans-
— es,
,

interest. Al major de lator.

151
lilt] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Inv

Interpuesto, a. & p.p., interposed, Intrínseco, a., intrinsic


placed between. Introducir, i.v., to introduce.
Interrogación, /., interrogation. Introducción, /.. introduction.
Interrogante, a. & p.a., interroga- Introductor, m., introducer.
tive, interrogating in., inter-
; Introductorio, a., introductory.
rogator. Introductivo, a., introductive.
Interrogar, v., to interrogate, to Intrusión, /., intrusion.
question. Intruso, a., intrusive, intruder.
Interrogativo, a., interrogative. Intuitivo, a., intuitive.
Interrogatorio, m., interrogatorv, Inundación, /., inundation, flood.
cross-examination. Inundar, v., to inundate, to over-
Interrumpidamente, adv., inter- flow, to flood.
ruptedly, ott and on. Inusitadamente, adv., unusually.
Interrumpido, a., interrupted, Inusitado, a., unusual.
broken. Inútil, a., useless, needless.
Interrumpir, v., to interrupt, to Inutilidad, /., inutility, useless-
hinder, to cut off. ness.
Interrupción, /., interruption. Inutilizar, v., to render useless,
Intersección, /., intersection. to destroy.
Intervalo, m., interval. Inútilmente, adv., uselessly.
Intervención, /., intervention. Invadir, v., to invade.
Intervenir, i.v., to intervene, to Invalidación, /., invalidation.
interfere, to assist, to attend. Invalidar, v., to invalidate, to
Intestado, a., intestate. nullify.
Intestino, a., intestine, internal ;
Inválido, a., invalid, null.
domestic. Invariable, a., invariable, un-
Intimación, /.,intimation. changed.
íntimamente, adv., intimately. Invencible, a., in\'incible.
Intimar, v., to intimate, to hint. Invención, /., invention. Privi-
Intimidad, /., intimacy, friendship. legio de — patent.
,

Intimidar, v., to intimidate. Invendible, a., unsaleable, un-


íntimo, a., intimate, familiar, merchantable.
conversant. Inventar, v., to invent, to forge.
Intitular, v., to entitle. Inventario, >«., inventory, cata-
Intolerable, a., intolerable. logue, stock. Hacer el to — ,

Intolerancia, /., intolerance. take stock.


Intolerante, a., intolerant. Inventor, m., inventor.
Intoxicar, v., to poison. Invernar, i.v., to %vinter.
Intransitable, a., impassable, im- Invernizo, a., ^\ántry, hi ¡pernal.
practicable. Inverosímil, a., unlikely, impro-
Intratable, a., intractable, un- bable.
manageable. Inverosimilitud, /., unlikelihood.
Intrepidez, /., intrepidity. Inversión, /., inversion invest-
Intrépido, a., intrepid ment. —
de fondos segura, safe
;

Intriga, /., intrigue, entanglement. investment.


Intrigar, v., to intrigue, to puzzle. Inverso, a., inverse, inverted, con-
Intrincable, a. See Intrincado. trary.
Intrincado, a., intricate, entangled, Invertir,i.v., to invert, to turn
perplexed. upside down to employ, to
;

Intrincar, v., to perplex, to en- spend, to take (time), to invest


tangle. money.
152
Inv] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Jaq

Investigación, /., investigation. Irrevocable, a., irrevocable.


Investigar, v., to investigate. Irrisorio, a., derisive, risible.
Investir, i.v., to invest, to confer Irritable, a., irritable.
some dignit}'. Irritación, /., irritation.
Invierno, m., winter. Irritar, v., to irritate.
Inviolable, a., inviolable. Irrogar, cause, to occasion
v., to
Inviolado, a., inviolate. (damage, to bring. etc.), —
Invisible, a., invisible. perjuicio a, to harm, to cause
Invitación, invitation.
/., injury (to).
Invitar, v. to invite, to ask.
(a), Isla, /., isle, island.
Invocar, v., to invoke, to implore. Isleta, /., islet.
Involuntario, a., involuntary. Istmo, m., isthmus.
Inyección, /., injection. Llave Iterar, t^., to iterate, to repeat.
de —injection cock.
, Itinerario, m., itinerary, route;
Inyectar, v., to inject. a., itinerary.
Inyector, m., injector. Izar, v., to hoist.
Iodo, m., iodine. Izquierdo, a., left, left-handed.
Ipecacuana, /., ipecacuanha. A la izquierda, to the left, on
Ir, i.v., to go to be. —
adelante, the left-hand.
to go on
;

r.v., to go away. en—


;

aumento, to increase. en— Jaba, /., crate (S.A.).


decadencia, to be on the decline. Jabalí, m., wild boar.
Ira, /., ire, anger, Jury. Jabón, m., soap. de Castilla, ——
Iracundia, /., irascibility. Castile soap. jaspeado, -

Iracundo, a., ireful, passionate. mottled soap. Pastilla de —


Iridio, m., iridium. cake of soap.
Iris, m., iris, the rainbow. Jabonar, v., to soap.
Irlanda, /., fine Irish linen, (Cuba) Jabonete, m., wash-ball, shaving
zephyr coloured woven shirt-
; soap.
ing. Jabonero, m., soap-maker or seller.
Ironía, /., irony. Jacinto, m., hyacinth.
Irónico, a., ironical. Jactancia, /., jactancy, boasting,
Irrecusable, a., unimpeachable, arrogance.
ine\itable. Jactarse, r.v., to vaunt, to boast,
Irreflexivo, a., inconsiderate, to brag.
thoughtless. Jaez, m., harness; kind.
Irregular, a., irregular. Jalapa, /., jalap.
Irregularidad, /., irregularity. Jalbegar, v., to whiten, to white-
Irremediable, a., irremediable, wash.
helpless. Jalbegue, m., whitewash, whiten-
Irremisible, a., unpardonable. ing.
Irremisiblemente, adv., unpardon- Jalea, /., jelly.
ably. Jaletina, /., calf's foot jelly, gela-
Irreparable, a., irreparable. tine.
Irreprensible, a., irreprehensible. Jamás, adv., never. Para siempre
Irresistible, a., irresistible. — , for ever.
Irresolución, /., irresolution. Jamón, m., ham.
Irresoluto, a., irresolute. Jamuga(s), /., a kind of side-
Irresuelto. See Irresoluto. saddle for women.
Irresponsabilidad, /., irresponsi- Jaque, m., braggart check (in

;

biüty. chess). mate, checkmate.


153
Jaq] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Jui

Jaqueca, /., headache. Jirón, m., strip, rag, tatter.


Jaquel, m., chessboard. Jiste, m., yeast, barm.
Jaqueta, /., jacket. Jofaina, /., basin, bowl.
Jaquetón, m., a large wide coat. Jornada, /., journey, day's travel.
Jarabe, m., syrup. Tener de — Jornal, m., day-work, day-wages,
pico, to be ready with one's pay journal, diarj-.
; by A — ,

tongue. the day.


Jarcia, /., tackle, rigging and Jornalero, m., day-labourer, jour-
cordage. —
s de respeto, spare neyman.
rigging. Jota, /., jot, tittle. No saber una
Jardín, w.,. garden. — , to be very ignorant.
Jardinería, /., gardening, horti- Joven, a., young in., young man,
;

culture. youth ; /., young woman.

Jardinero, m., gardener. Joya, /., jewel. [shop.


Jarope, m., syrup, medical draught. Joyería, /., jewellery, jeweller's
Jarra, /., jug, jar, pitcher. Joyero, m., jeweller jewel-case. ;

Jarrete, m., ham, the upper part Jubileo, in., jubilee.


of the leg. Júbilo, m., glee, jo}'.
Jarro, m., jug, pot, pitcher. Jubón, m., doublet, jacket.
Jaspeado, a., spotted, mottled, Judia, /., French bean, kidney
marbled. bean.
Jaspear, v., to marble, to paint. Judicial, a., judicial, juridical.
Jaiüa, /., cage, crate. Juego, m., play, sport, game, gam-
Jauría, /., pack of hounds. bling set, service, suite me-

; ;

Java. See Jaba. thod running, gear. En in


Entrar en — to
; ,

Jazmín, m., jessamine. play, at stake. ,

Jebe, m., rock-alum (Peru) come into play. Hacer {or


india-rubber.
;

formar) —
to match, to suit, to

,

Jefatura, /., dignitj- of a chief, fit. para café, cofíee service.


leadership. Tener mucho to have too —,

Jefe, ni., chief, head, superior, much play (Mech.).


leader, principal. —
-de taller,

Juez, m., judge. arbitro, arbi- —
foreman. trator, umpire, awarder.
Jengibre, m., ginger. Jugada, /., play, plajdng, trick.
Jerarquía, /., hierarchy. — de bolsa, stock exchange
Jerga, /., coarse frieze ;
jargon, speculating (or gambling).
slang. Jugador, m., player, gambler.
Jergón, m., mattress, mat. — al alza, bull. a la baja, —
Jerigonza, /., jargon, gibberish. bear.
Jeringa, /., s3TÍnge. Jugar, v., to play, to sport, to
Jeroglíñco, m. & a., hieroglyph, gamble. al alza, to bull. —
hieroglyphic. —a la baja, to bear.
Jicara, /., chocolate cup. Jugo, in., sap, juice, moisture,
Jigote, m., minced meat, hash. marrow, pith.
Jilguero, m., linnet. Jugosidad, /., sappiness, juiciness.
Jinete, m., horseman, cavalier, Jugoso, a., juicy, succulent.
trooper. Juguete, ni., toy, plaything.
Jipijapa, /., fine straw. Sombrero Juicio, m., judgment, sense,
de — Panama hat. opinion, wisdom. Pedir en —
,

Jira, /., strip, slip, trip, excursion, to sue at law. A mi — , in mj'


picnic. opinion.

154
luí] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Lab

Juicioso, a., judicious, prudent. Juzgado, m., tribunal, court of


Julepe, m., julep. judicature.
justice ;

Jumento, m., ass, beast of burden. Juzgar, v., to judge, to sentence,


Junco, m., rush junk (Chinese
;
to think, to deem. conve- —
boat). niente, to think advisable.
Junquillo, m., jonquil.
Junta, assembly, meeting,
/.,
union, congress, board. de — Kaki, khaki (colour).
a.,
sanidad, board of health. de — Kilo, kilogram
tn., abbre\iation ;

acreedores, creditors' meeting. of Kilogramo.


Juntamente, adv., jointly, together, Kilogramo, m., kilogram.
at the same time. KiloUtro, m., kilolitre.
Juntar, to join, to assemble, to
v., Kilómetro, m., kilometre.
collect r.v., to meet, to join.
; Kiosco, m., kiosk, newspaper
Junto, a., annexed, united, stall, news-stand.
together adv., near, at hand, Kilovatio, m., kilowatt.
close. — ;

a, near to, by. Por —


in the lump, in bulk. En —
in all, together. La, fern, art., the pron., her, it. ;

Juntura, /., juncture, joint. Laberinto, m., labj-rinth, maze.


Jura, /., oath. Labia, /., winning eloquence.
Jurado, m., jury, juryman. Labio, m., lip.
Juramentar, v., to swear, to put Labor, /., labour, needle-work.
to an oath. —de aguja, needle-work.
Juramento, m., oath. Prestar — Laborable, a., tillable, workable.
to take an oath. Día —
working day.,

Jurar, v., to swear. Laborativo, a., workable. See


Jurídico, a., juridical, lawful, Laborable.
legal. Laborear, v., to cultivate, to till
Jurisdicción, /., jurisdiction. the ground.
Jurisprudencia, /., jurisprudence. Laboreo, m., culture, labour.
Justamente, adv., just, exactly, Laboriosidad, /., laboriousness,
fairly, precisely. industry.
Justicia, /., justice, fairness. Laborioso, a., laborious, assiduous,
Justificación, /., justification, war- industrious.
rant. Labrado, a., worked, figured.
Justificado, a., justified. Labrador, a., laborious, indus-
Justificante, p.a., justifying jus- ; trious m., labourer, farmer,
;

tifier ;m., receipt, voucher. peasant.


Justificar, v., to justify, to vindi- Labrandera, /., seamstress, em-
cate, to warrant. broiderer.
Justificativo, a., justificatory, Labrante, m., stone-cutter, sculp-
documentary. tor.
Justipreciar, v., to estimate, to Labrantío, a., producing grain.
value. See Tierra.
Justiprecio, m., appraisement, va- Labranza, /., tillage, ploughing,
luation. farming.
Justo, a., just, exact, fit, right, Labrar, v., to work, to labour, to
fair; adv., tightly, exactly. to cultivate the ground ; to
till,

Juvenil, a., juvenile, young. build to embroider, to do


;

Juventud, /., youth, youthfulness. needlework to finish. ;

155
Lab] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Lap

Labriego, m., peasant. Lamparero, m., lamp-lighter.


Laca, /., lac lacquer. — de Lamparilla, /., small lamp night-
tinte, lac-dye.
;

— en hojuelas, light.
;

shellac. Lampistero, m., lamp-maker.


Lacayo, m., footman, lackey, Lana, /., wool. burda {or —
servant. churla), coarse wool. en —
Lacear, v., to lace. rama, uncombed wool. —
Lacerar, v., to lacerate, to mangle. larga, combing wool. de —
Lacónico, a., laconic, brief. cachemira. Cashmere wool.
Lacre, m., sealing-wax, wax. Borra de —
flock wool. —
Lácteo, Lactífero, a., lacteal, milky. corta, short-staple wool.
,


Ladeado, a., on one side, inclined. larga de cardar, long staple
Ladear, v., to turn to one side, to wool. —
suarda, greasy wool.
incline. Lavado a fondo, scoured wool.
Ladino, a., cunning, crafty. — de vellón, fleece wool.
Lado, m., side. Al —
at hand, to Lanar, a., woolly, wool. Ganado
— —
,

one side. De incidentally, on


, sheep.
,

one side. Dar de —


to dismiss, Lance, m., chance, accident, affair.
to lay aside.
,

De —
at second hand.
,

Ladrar, v., to bark, to howl. Lanceta, /., lancet.


Ladrido, ?»., barking. Lancha, /., launch, boat, lighter,
Ladrillado, m., floor made of barge. —
de salvamento, life-
bricks. boat. —
pesquera, fishing-boat.
Ladrillar, m., brick-field, brick- Lanchada, /., boatload.
kiln. Lanchero, m., boatman, barge-
Ladrillero, m., brick-maker. man.
Ladrillo, m., brick. —
refractario, Lanchón, m., lighter.
fire brick. Lando, in., landau.
Ladrón, tn., thief, robber. Lanero, m., dealer in wool wool ;

Lagar, m., wine-press. warehouse.


Lagarto, m., lizard. Langosta, /., locust lobster. ;

Lago, ni., lake. Languidez, /., languidness, lan-


Lágrima, /., tear. guor, weakness.
Laguna, /., pond, lake, marsh. Lánguido, a., languid, faint, weak,
Lama, /., mud, slime. dull.
Lamentable, a., lamentable. Lanificio, m., woollen manufac-
Lamentar, v., to lament, to be- ture.
moan, to regret. — se de, to LanUla, /., nap of cloth, down,
regret. bunting.
Lamento, m., lamentation, lament. Lanudo, a., woolly.
Lamer, v., to lick. Lanza, /., lance.
Lámina, /., plate, sheet of metal Lanzamiento, m., launching, cast-
copper-plate, print. ing.
Laminador, m., rolling-press, plate Lanzar, v., to throw, to launch.
roller ; rolling mill.
roller, — - agua, to launch (a vessel).
al
Laminar, ;'., to roll (metal, etc.). Lapicero, m., pencil-holder, pencil-
Laminero, m., manufacturer of case.
metal plates. Lápida, /., flat stone.
Lámpara, /., lamp. —
de seguri- Lapidario, m., lapidary.
dad, safety-lamp. —
eléctrica Lapislázuli, m., lapis-lazuli, an
del sistema arco, arc-lamp. azure stone.
156
Lap] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Leg

Lápiz, m., blacklead, lead pencil, Latonería, /., brass-worker's shop.


crayon. Latonero, m., brazier.
Lapso, m., lapse, course of time. ^ Latrocinio, m., robbery, theft.
Lapsus linguae (Lat.), m., slip of Laúd, m., lute ; merchant vessel,
the tongue. craft.
Lardo, m., lard. Laudable, a., laudable.
Lardoso, a., greasy. Laurel, m., laurel.
Larga, /., delay, procrastination. Lavable, a., washable, washing.
Dar —
sa., to put off, to quibble. Lavabo, m., wash-hand stand.
See Largo. Lavadero, m., washing-place, lava-
Largamente, adv., largely. tory, laundry vat or pit. ;

Largar, to loosen, to slacken,


v., Lavado, m., washing p-p-, ;

to let go, to pay out (rope or washed. See Lana.


cable, etc.) r.v., to go away. Lavadura, wash, washing.
Largo, a., long, large. de uñas,
;

— Lavamanos,
/.,
m., washing-stand,
light-fingered. lo de, along. A — lavatory.
lo A —
at a distance. Pasar Lavanda, /., lavender.

,

de to pass • by without
, Lavandera, /., laundress.
stopping. la corta o a la A Lavandero, m., washer.
larga, sooner or later. la A Lavar, v., to wash, to cleanse.
larga, at length, in the long run. Polvos de —
, washing powder.

Tiene 6 pies de it is six feet — , Lavatorio, m., washing, lavatory.


long, or in length. Laxitud, /., lassitude, weariness,
Largor, m., length. laxity.
Largueza, /., length, largeness Laxo, a., lax, slack.
liberality. Lazo, m., bow, lassoo ; tie, bond.
Largura, /., length, extent. Le, pron., him, her.
Lasitud, /., lassitude, weariness. Leal, a., loyal.
Laso, a., weary, lax. Lealtad, /., loyalty.
Lástima, /., pity, grief, compas- Lebrel, m., greyhound.
sion. Es — , it is a pity. [pity. Lebrillo, m., glazed earthenware
Lastimar, v., to hurt, to wound, to pan.
Lastimero, a., sad, mournful. Lección, /., lesson.
Lastimoso. See Lastimero. Lechada, /., whitewash.
Lastrar, v., to ballast a ship. Leche, /., milk. crema (or —
Lastre, m., ballast. Ir en to go — , quemada), custard. con- —
in ballast. centrada (or condensada), con-
Lata, /., tin-plate, tin can, canis- densed milk. —
de cal, white-
ter lath; (Coll.) nuisance.
; wash.
Latente, a., latent, hidden. Lechera, /., milkmaid, dairymaid ;

Lateral, a., lateral, side. milk-pan.


Latido, m., pant, palpitation, beat. Lechero, m., milkman.
Látigo, m., whip. Lecho, m., bed, couch.
Latir, v., to palpitate, to beat. Lechón, ;»., pig.
Latitud, /., breadth, width, latitud. Lechuga, /., lettuce.
Lato, a., large, extensive. Lechuza, /., owl, barn-owl.
Latón, ni., brass. en hojas (or — Lector, m., reader.
planchas), sheet brass. Hilo Lectura, /., reading, lecture
de —
brass wire.
, small pica (type). Dar a, to —
1 In South America this word " lapso " read.
is commonly used for " error or mistake." Legación, /., embassy, legation.
157
Leg] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Lev

Legado, m., legacy- ; deputy, Lentamente, adv., slowly.


legate. Lente, m. & /., lens. — s, eye-
Legajo, m., bundle of papers, file. glasses.
Legal, a., legal, lawful. Lenteja, /., lentil.
Legalidad, /., legality, lawfulness. Lentejuela, /., spangle. — ^s,

Legalización, /., legalisation. tinsel.


Legalizar, v., to legalise, to author- Lentitud, /., slowness.
ise. Lento, a., slow, heavy.
Legalmente, adv., legally, lawfull3^ Leña, /., wood, firewood.
Legar, v., to bequeath to depute.
; Leñador, m., woodman.
Legatario, m., legatee. Leñero, m., dealer in wood, timber
Legible, a., legible. merchant ; timber-yard ; log-
Legislación, /., legislation. man.
Legislador, m., legislator. Leño, m., block, log.
Legislar, v., to legislate. León, ni., lion.
Legislativo, a., legislative. Leontina, /., watch-chain.
Legislatura, /., legislature. Leopoldina, /., charm, fob.
Legitimidad, /., legitimacy, legal- Lerdamente, adv., slowly, heavily.
ity, genuineness. Lerdo, a., slow, heavy.
Legítimo, a., legitimate, legal, Lesión, /., hurt, damage, wound ;

lau'ful, genuine, authentic. injury, wrong.


Legón, m., spade. Lesionar, v., to hurt, to damage,
Legua, /., league, three miles. to injure.
Legumbre, /., vegetable. Lesivo, a., prejudicial, injui'ious.
Legúmina, /., legumin. Lesna, /., (shoemaker's) awl.
Leguminoso, a., leguminous. Leso, a., hurt, damaged. Lesa
Leíble, a., legible, readable. majestad, high treason.
Lejanía, /., distance. Letra, /., letter, hand^\Titing, type.
Lejano, a., distant, far, remote. — de cambio, bill of exchange.
Lejía, /., lye. A la— literally, punctually.
Leiio, ni., (dyers') lye. — -,

dorada, gold letter. Marcado


Lejos, adv., far off, distant m., con — dorada, gold-block
distance. A lo — at a great
;

stamping. —a corto plazo,



,

distance. short-dated bill. a largo


Lema, m., motto. iilazo,long-dated bill.
Lencería, /., linen-draper's shop, rado, m., lawyer, advocate.
linen trade. Letrero, m., inscription, sign,
Lencero, m., linen-draper, linen label, lettering.
merchant. Letrina, /., privy, water-closet.
Lengua, /., tongue, language. — Leva, /., levy cog.
— de
;

de vaca, neat's tongue. Levadura, /., ferment, leaven,


buey, beef tongue. yeast. — en polvo, baking
Lenguado, m., sole (fish). powder.
Lenguaje, m., language, speech, Levantamiento, m., elevation, ris-
style. ing, rebellion.
Lenguaraz, a., fluent, voluble, Levantar, v., to raise, to lift ; r.v.,

talkative. to rise, to get up.


LengUeta, /., small tongue, needle Levante, m., Levant, East. Comer-
of a balance. cio de —the Levant trade.
,

Lenidad, /., lenity, mildness. Levar, v., to weigh anchor r.v., ;

Lenitivo, a. & m., lenitive. to set sail.

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Leve, a., light, trifling. loaf of bread ; small memo-


Levedad, /., lightness, levity. randum book.
Levemente, adv., lightly, gently. Libro, m., book.

— de
caja, cash
Levita, írock coat. [glossarj-. book. de apuntes, memo-
Léxico,
/.,

Lexicón, w., lexicon, randum book, note-book. —


Lexicógrafo, m., lexicographer. en bianco, book in sheets. en —
Ley, /., law, legal standard of pasta, book in paper-cover.
quality, weight or measure. — de facturas, invoice book.
De — standard. De baja — — de cuentas, account book.
,


-

below the standard. Proyecto del diario (Naut.), journal.


de — parliamentary — de bill. — mayor, ledger. —
de memo-
hacienda, money-biU. — mar- — en
,

ria, memorandum book.


martial law.
cial, — moratoria, rústica,book in paper cover,
law of moratorium. unbound. —
de cuenta y razón,
Liar, to tie, to bind.
v., (bank) pass-book. —
en cartón,
Libar, v., to suck, to sip, to taste. book in boards. —
en piel,

Libelar, v., to petition, to sue at book in leather-binding.
law. de cálculos hechos, ready
Libelo, m., petition, libel. reckoner.
Liberación, /., liberation, exemp- Licencia, /., licence, leave, per-
tion, deliverance. mission, liberty, furlough; uni-
Liberal, a., liberal, free, open, versity degree.
generous. Licenciado, m., licentiate, holder
Liberalidad, /., liberality. of a university degree a title ;

Libertad, /., liberty, freedom. De- given to lawyers.


jar en —
to leave at liberty.
, Licenciar, v., to permit, to license,
Dar carta de —
to set at
, to allow to dismiss.
;

liberty. Liceo, m., lyceum, public school.


Libertar, v., to liberate, to free, Licitación, /., selling by auction.
to set free, to exempt, to Lícitamente, atii'., lawfully, licitly.
acquit, to pay up. Licitar, v., to sell by auction.
Libra, /., pound. — esterlina, Lícito, a., licit, lawful.
pound sterling. Licor, m., liquor, liquid, spirit.
Librado, a., drawee. Licorista, com., dealer in spirits.
Librador, m., drawer of a bill. Licuar, v., to liquefy, to dissolve.
Libramiento, >w., warrant, draw- Lid, /., conflict, ñght.
ing, draft, bill. Lidiar, v., to ñght.
Librancista, fo"i.. holder of a draft Liebre, hare.
or bill. Lienza,
/.,

/., tape, measure. — para


Libranza, draft, bill. medir, tape measure.
Librar, v.,
/.,
to free, to deliver, to Lienzo, m., linen, canvas. —
draw a bill. encerado, glazed linen.
Libre, a., free. -

cambio, free Liga, /., garter, bird-lime league,

;

trade. a bordo, free on board. alliance alloy.


;

Librea, /., liverjr. Ligación, /., ligation, union.


Libremente, adv., freely. Ligado, a., tied, bound.
Librería, /., library, bookseller's Ligadura, /., ligature, tie.
shop, stationer's shop. Ligamento, ;«., ligament, cord.
Librero, m., bookseller. de — Ligamiento, m., union, concord.
viejo, second-hand bookseller. Ligar, v., to tie, to bind, to fasten ;

Libreta, /., troy- weight pound ; to alloy to league.


;

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Lig] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Liq

Ligazón, /., union, connection,


bond.
Linaza, /., linseed. Aceite de —
linseed oil.
Ligeramente, adv., swiftly, lightly, Lince, m., lynx a., acute, pene-
;

slightly. trating.
Ligereza, /., lightness, celerity, Lindamente, adv., neatly, ele-
agility. gantly.
Ligero, a., light, thin, s-vvift, Lindar, v., to be contiguous.
nimble, quick. Linde, m., landmarl?, limit, boun-
Lignito, m., lignite, brown coal. áaxy.
Lija, /. See Papel. Lindero, a., contiguous, bordering
Lila, /., lilac-tree a., lilac-colour.
; upon.
Lima, /., lime-tree file (tool).
; Lindeza, /., neatness, elegance,
Limadura, /., filing. prettiness.
Limar, v., to file, to polish. Lindo, a., pretty, neat, fine, hand-
Limitación, /., limitation, restric- some complete.
tion, modification.
;

Línea, /., line. —


de carga {or de
Limitado, a., limited. flotación), load line. princi- —
Limitar, v., to limit, to restrain, pal, trunk line.
to restrict. Lineal, a., lineal.
Limite, m., limit, boimdary, bor- Lineamieuto {or Lineamento), m.,
der. Sin —
s, unlimited. lineament, feature.
Limón, m., lemon, lemon-tree. Linear, v., to draw lines.
Limonada, /., lemonade. Linero, m., dealer in ñax or linen.
Limonado, a., lemon-coloured. Linfa, /., lymph.
Limonera, /., shaft of a cart. Lingote, m., ingot.
Limonero, m., lemon-tree dealer ; Lingual, a., lingual.
in lemons. Lingüista, m., linguist.
Limosna, /., alms, charity. Lingüístico, a., linguistic.
Limoso, a., muddy, slimy. Lino, m., flax, linen. —
crudo, raw
Limpia, /., cleansing, dredging of flax.
harbours. Linolán, m., Cuban print.
Limpiabotas, m., bootblack. Linoleum {or Linóleo), m., linoleum
Limpiacliimeneas, m., chimney- Linón, m., lawn.
sweeper. Linotipia, /., linotype.
Limpiaplumas, m., pen-wiper. Lintel, m., lintel of a door.
Limpiar, v., to clean, to cleanse, Linterna, /., lantern.
to scour. Linternero, m., lantern-maker.
Limpidez, /., transparency, limpid- Lío, m., bundle, parcel trouble,
;

confusion.
Límpido, a., limpid, transparent. Liquidación, /., liquidation, wind-
Limpieza, /., cleanness, cleaning, ing up, settlement, selling ofí,
limpidity, pureness. Tubo de paying off.
— mud-pipe.
, Liquidador, m., liquidator.
Limpio, a., clean, neat, pure, free. Liquidar, v., to liquidate, to wind
Poner en —
to make a fair
, up, to settle. —
cuentas, to
copy. Sacar en — —
to make out,
, clear accounts, to liquidate
to conclude. En
in sub- •
debts.

-,

stance, clearly. Jugar to , Liquidez, /., liquidness.


play fair, to deal fair. Líquido, a., liquid, fluid evident,

;

Linaje, m., lineage, race, famih'. clear, net. Producto , net


Linar, m., flax-field. proceeds.
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Lirio, m., lily. Litografiar, v., to lithograph.


Lirón, m., dormouse. Litográfico, a., lithographic.
Lirondo, a., pure, neat, clean. Litógrafo, m., lithographer.
Mondo y —
(Coll.), pure, un- Litoral, a., littoral, belonging to
mixed. the shore.
Lisamente, adv., smoothly, plainly. Litro, m., litre, unit of capacity
Lisa y llanamente, openly and in the decimal system.
frankly. Liviandad, v., lightness, levity.
Liso, a., plain, even, flat, smooth. Liviano, a., light, of little weight

;

Hombre plain-dealing man.


,
imprudent.
Tela lisa, plain cloth. Lívido, a., livid.
Lisonja, /., adulation, flattery. Liza, /., skate (fish) ; lists (for
Lisonjear, v., to flatter, to delight, tournaments).
to please. Llaga, /., ulcer, wound.
Lisonjero, a., flattering, gratify- Llagar, v., to wound, to hurt, to
ing, pleasing m., flatterer.
;
injure.
Lista, strip, list of cloth, Llama, /., flame; llama (animal).
/.,
selvage, stripe list, catalogue.
; Llamada, /., call. de fondos, —
— de platos, bill of fare, menu. call (for money).

^

de precios, price list. Tela Llamamiento, m., calling, call,


a —
s, striped cloth. de — appeal, convocation.
correos, poste restante, to be Llamar, v., to call, to summon,

left till called for. En to be •

— , to name
named.
r.v., to be called or
;


a la puerta, to
left till called for.
Listado, a., striped, listed. para — knock at the door. —
a cuentas,
camisas, coloured woven shirt- to call to account. por —
ing. —
s, striped checks. testigo, to call as a witness.
Listo, a., ready, sharp, diligent, See Andana.
prompt. Llamarada, /., blaze, flash.
Listón, m., ribbon,
tape, fillet Llamativo, a., attractive, showy.

;

lath. es (Naut.), battens. Liana, /., trowel plain. ;

Listoueria, /., parcel of ribbons, Llanada, /., plain.


tapes, etc. ribbon-manufac-
; Llanamente, adv., plainly, clearly.
tory. Llaneza, /., plainness.
Listonero, m., ribbon-maker. Llano, a., plain, smooth, simple,
Litera, /., litter. clear. A la liana, simply,
Literal, a., literal. candidly, sincerely.
Literario, a., literary. Llanta, /., iron hoop, tyre, rim.
Literato, a., learned, literate ; m., Llanto, m., flood of tears, cry.
learned man. Llanura, /., equality, flatness,
Literatura, /., literature. [gant. level ;
plain.
Litigante, a., litigating com., liti- Llave, key, winch, lock, span-
Litigar, z;., to litigate, to contend,
; /.,
ner, cock. —
maestra, master-
to dispute. key, skeleton-key. Debajo de
Litigio, m., litigation, lawsuit, — under lock and key.
, de —
dispute, contest. En -^, in distribución, regulator cock.
dispute. Llavero, m., key-ring.
Litigioso, a., litigious, contentious. Llegada, /., arrival, coming. s, —
Litio, m., lithium. arrivals.
Litografía, /., lithography, litho- Llegar, v., to arrive, to reach, to
graphic print. attain, to approach. a, to —
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Lie] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Lub

reach, to amount to. a oir — Local, a., local ; m., premises,


{or saber), to hear, to get to place.
know. Ventas para —, sales Localidad, /., locality, place.
to arrive. Localizar, v., to localise.
Llenamente, adv., fully. Loción, /., lotion, wash.
Llenar, v., to nil, to stuff, to Loco, a., mad, foolish ; m.,
occupy, to satisfy, to fulfil. madman, lunatic.
— completamente, to fill up. Locomoción, /., locomotion.
— el caso, to meet the case. Locomotivo, a locomotive. ,

Lleno, a., complete


full, m., Locomotor, a., locomotor.
glut, abundance, perfection.
;

— Locomotora, /., locomotive (en-


de bote en bote, full to the gine).
brim, brimful. De — , entirely, Locución, /., locution, phrase,
fully. expression.
Llenura, /., fullness, plenty, abun- Locura, /., madness, folly, absurd-
dance. ity.
Llevadero, a., tolerable, light. Lodo, m., mud, mire.
Llevador, m., carrier, conductor. Lógica, /., logic.
Llevar, v., to carry, to convej', to Lógico, a., logical.
bear, to take to ask, to
; Lograr, to gain, to obtain, to
v.,
charge to lead, to guide secure, to manage, to succeed.
to induce
;

to gain to have
;


su intento, to gain one's end.
r.v.,
;

to behave. la
;


co-
;

Logro, Mí., attainment, gain, bene-


rrespondencia, to conduct the fit.

correspondence. —
cuentas, Loma, slope, little hill.
to keep accounts. —
a cuenta, Lomo,
/.,
m.. back, ridge, chine.
to place to account. a — Llevar a —
to carry , on the
creer, to give to understand. back. See Tomo.
— a, to induce to. —
a buen Lona, /., canvas.
fin, to carry through. —
puesto, Loneta, /., sail cloth.
to wear, to have on. —
ventaja, Longaniza, /., kind of long sau-
to have preference. sage.
Llorar, v., to weep, to cry, to Longitud, longitude, length.
/.,
mourn. Longura, length, delay.
/.,

Llovedizo, a., rain3\ Agua llove- Lonja, /., exchange place where
diza, rain-water. meat is sold in lots. de
;


Llover, i.v., to rain, to shower. tocino, flitch of bacon.
— a cántaros, to rain in tor- Lord (pi. lores), m., lord.
rents. Loro, m., parrot.
Lloviznar, v., to drizzle. Losa, /., flag.
Lluvia, /., rain, shower. Lote, m., lot, share, chance. Un
Lluvioso, a., rainj-, wet, showery. — de mercancías, a lot or line
Lo, pron., it def. art., the.
; of goods.
Loa, /., praise. Lotería, /., lottery.
Loable, a., laudable, praiseworthy. Loza, /., earthenware. fina —
Loar, v., to praise, to approve. {or de China), China ware.
Lobo, m., wolf. —
marino, seal, Lozanía, /., luxuriance, exuberant
sea-calf. growth elegance, lustiness.
;

Lóbrego, a., murky, obscure, dark. Lozano, a., luxuriant


sprightly. ;

Lobreguez, /., obscurity, darkness. Lubricación, /., lubrication.


Locación, leasing on rent. Lubricar, v., to lubricate.
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Lubricativo, a., lubricant, lubri- Luna, /., moon glass-plate for


;

cative. mirrors, glass for optical instru-


Lubriflcar, v. See Lubricar. ments. —
llena [or menguante),
Lucero, m., morning star. full (or waning) moon.
Lucha, /., struggle, strife, contest, Lunar, »«., mole, spot on the face ;

dispute, wrestle. a.,lunar.


Luchador, m., wrestler. Lunes, m., Monday.
Luchar, v., to struggle, to wrestle, Luneta, /., opera-glass, eye-glass.
to contend. Lúpulo, m., hops.
Lucidez, /., brilliancy, brightness. Lustrador, m., hot-press, hot-
Lucido, a., magnificent, splendid. presser, polisher.
Lúcido, a., lucid, brilliant. Lustrar, v., to illustrate, to make
Luciente, a., lucid, shining, bright. brilliant, to mangle.
Lucimiento, m., lucidity, lustre. Lustre, m., gloss, lustre, clearness,
Lucir, I. v., to glitter, to shine r.v., ; polish.
to shine. Lustrina, /., lustrine, lustre, lining.
Lucrativo, a., lucrative, remunera- Lustro, m., lustre, space of five
tive. 3^ears.
Lucro, m., gain, lucre, profit. Lustroso, a., bright, lustrous,
Lucroso, a., profitable. brilliant, shining, gloss3\
Ludibrio, m., mockery, laughing- Luto, m., mourning. De in — ,

stock. mourning'.
Ludir, v., to rub, to collide. Luz, /., light. A dos luces, ambi-
Luego, adv., presently, imme- guously. Dar a —
to publish ,

diately conj., then, therefore. to give birth to. Salir a to —— ;


,

Desde from the present appear (a book, etc.).


A —
,

moment, soon afterwards, im- eléctrica, electric light. la


mediately. del día, in (broad) daylight. A
Lugar, ni., place, situation, posi- todas luces, in every respect.
tion, spot, town time, oppor- ;

tunity, cause, reason. es — Macana, /., narrow shawl.


comunes, commonplace mat- Macarrón, m., macaroni.
ters. En — de, instead of. Macear, i^., to beat with a mallet,
Dar -
— a, to give rise (or occa- to hammer down.
sion) to. Macerar, v., to macerate, to mor-
Lugarteniente, m., deputy, lieu- tify.
tenant. Maceta, /., flower-pot, mallet.
Lúgubre, a., sad, gloomy, dismal. 3Iachacar, v., to pound, to crush,
Luir, i.v., to gall, to wear by to hammer.
friction. Machado, m., hatchet.
Lujo, Mí., luxury, profuseness, Machar, v., to pound. A macha
show.
Lujoso,
De
a.,
—luxurious,
, first-class ; de luxe.
profuse,
martillo,
manner, thoroughly.
a solid
firmly,
[knife.
in

showy, lavish. Machete, m., cutlass, chopping-


Lujuria, /., excess, profuseness, Machihembrar, v., to join or dove-
lavishness. tail pieces of wood.
Lumbre, /., fire. Macho, a., masculine, robust,
Lumbrera, /., luminary, sky-light ; male m., male animal sledge-
; ;

shining-light. hammer,
block.
Luminar, m., luminary. Machón, m., buttress.
Luminoso, a., luminous, shining. Macilento, a., lean, withered.
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Mac] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mai

Macizo, a., compact, close, solid, 3IagQaiiimidad, /.,magnanimity.


massive, firm m., massiveness, \ Magüáuimo, a., magnanimous.
bulk. 3Iagnate, m., magnate.
3Iadapoláii, m., madapolam, white 3Iagnesia, /., magnesia.
calico. 3Iagnético, a., magnetic.
Madeja, /., hank, skein. Magnetismo, m., magnetism.
Madera, /., wood, timber, lumber. 3Iagnificencia, /., magnificence.
— de construcción, timber (for 31agnifleo, a., magnificent.
shipbuilding) ^ladeira wine.
; Magnitud, /., magnitude, great-
Maderaje, m., timber, woodwork, ness.
lumber. Magno, great.
a.,
3Iaderameii, m. See Maderaje. Magro, lean, thin, meagre.
a.,
Maderero, m., timber-merchant. Magullar, v., to bruise, to contuse,
Madero, m., beam, timber. to mangle, to mash.
Madre, /., mother bed of a river. Magullamiento, m., bruising, con-

;

Salir de to overflow its banks.


, tusion, bruise.
Madreperla, /., mother-of-pearl. Mahón, m., nankeen.
3Iadreselva, /., honeysuckle. Maíz, /., maize, Indian corn.

Madrugada, /., dawn, earh^ morn- Maizal, >»., maize-field.


ing. 3Iaizena, /., corn flour.
Madrugador, a., early-rising ; m., Maja, /., pestle of a mortar.
earl^'-riser. 3Iajaderia, /., absurdity, nonsense.
3Iadrugar, v., to rise early. A Majadero, a., foolish, silly m., ;

quien madruga. Dios le ayuda, a bore pestle.


;

the earlv bird catches the worm. Majar, v., to pound, to break in
3Iaduraeión, /., ripeness, maturity. a mortar to bother, to molest.
;

Madurar, v., to ripen, to mature. Majestad, /., majesty.


Madurez, /., maturity, ripeness. Majestuoso, a., majestic.
Maduro, a., ripe, mature. 3IaJ0, a., gallant, spruce m. ;

Maestra, /., mistress. boaster.


Maestre, m. (Naut.), mate of a Majuela, shoe-lace.
merchant-sliip. de raciones, — Mai, m.,
/.,
evil, harm, illness, fault
purser. adv., badh', ill. de su agrado, — ;

Maestría, /., mastery, complete in spite of him. Del el menos, —


knowledge. of two evils choose the lesser.
Maestro, m., master, teacher, De — en peor, from bad to
professor a., masterly.
; de — worse. — que le pese, in spite

obras, builder. El ejercicio of him. Bien vengas si -

hace —
practice makes perfect.
,
vienes solo, misfortunes ne\'er
Obra maestra, masterpiece. come singly.
3Iagia, /., magic. Mala, mail, mail-steamer.
/.,

3Iágico, a., magic, magical ; m., 3Ialacate, m., windlass.


magician. 3Ialaeonsejar, v., to advise badly.
Magín, m., imagination. 3Iala mente, adv., badl3^
3Iagisterio, ;«., mastery, magis- 3Ialaventura, /., misfortune, ill-
ter3\ luck.
Magistrado, m., magistrate ; ma- 3Ialaventurado, a., unfortunate,
gistrac}^ court. ill-fated.
Magistral, a., magisterial, mas- Malbaratar, v., to spoil, to disturb,
terly. to upset.
Magistratura, /., magistracy. 3Ialcontento, a., discontented.

164
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Malcriado, a., ill-bred, unman- Maltratar, v., to treat ill, to ill-use,


nerly. to abuse.
Maldad, badness, wickedness.
/., 3Ialtrato, m., ill-treatment.
to curse.
3Ialde<'ir, i.v., Malvado, a., malicious, wicked.
Maldición, /., malediction, curse. 3Ialvender, v., to sell with loss.
Maldito, a., cursed, confounded, 3Ialversaeión, /., misapplication of
perverse. money ; embezzlement.
Maleable, a., malleable. Slalversador, m., embezzler.
Malear, v., to pervert, to injure. Malversar, w., to embezzle money.
Malecón, m., dike, jetty. Malla, /., mesh, coat of mail ;

Maledicencia, /., slander, calumny. tights (theatre), jersey.


Malestar, m., misery. Mallar, v., to make net-work.
Maleta, /., portmanteau. Hacer Mamadera, /., breast-pump.
la — to prepare for a journej'.
, 3Iamador, m., feeding-bottle.
JIaletero, m., portmanteau-maker, Mamar, v., to suck.
saddler. 3Iamarracho, m., grotesque orna-
Malevolencia, /., malevolence, ill- ment.
nature. alampara, v., screen, shade (of a
3Ialévolo, a., malevolent, malig- lamp)
nant. 3Iamparo, m. (Naut.), bulkhead.
Maleza, /., undergrowth, thicket. 3Iamposteria, /., masonry.
Malgastar, v., to misspend, to 3Iampostero, m., mason, stcne-
waste. mason.
3Ialhadado, a., \\Tetched, unfortu- Manada, /., flock, herd, drove
nate. crowd.
Malhecho, a., ill-shaped. Manantial, m., source, spring,
Malhechor, >«., malefactor. origin.
Malhumorado, a., ill-humoured. Manar, v., to spring from, to distil
3Ialicia, malice, perversit3\
/., from ;to abound.
3Ialicioso, a., malicious. Mancamiento, m., defect, want.
Malignidad, /., malignity, malice. 3Iancar, v., to maim.
Maligno, a., malignant, malicious. Mancebo, m., young man, young
Malo, a., bad, evil. Estar to be — person. — de mercader, shop-

,

ill. Ser to be bad, to be


, inan.
wicked. Mancha, /., stain, spot, stigma,
3Ialogrado, a., ill-fated, unfor- blemish. El canal de la —
tunate. {or simply la Mancha), the
3Ialograr, disappoint, to
v., to English Channel.
waste ;to fall, to fall
r.v., Manchar, u., to stain, to soil.
through, to be disappointed. Mancilla, /., spot, blemish.
Malogro, m., failure, disappoint- Mancillar, v., to spot, to stain.
ment. 3Ianco, a., handless, one-handed,
Malquerencia, /., ill-will, hatred. maimed, imperfect, faulty ;

Malquerer, i.v., to hate, to bear m., one-handed (or handless)


ill-wall. person.
Malquistar, v., to cause enmity or 3Iancomún, m. De — ,
jointly, by
quarrels r.v., to incur dis-
; common consent.
pleasure or dislike. Mancomunar, v., to associate, to
3IaIquisto, a., disliked, hated. unite.
Malsano, a., unhealthy, unwhole- Mancomunidad, /., union, con-
junction.
165
>lan] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Man

blanda, /., offer, proposal legac3^ ; Manifiesto, a., manifest, plain,


3Iandadero, m., porter, messenger. clear nt., manifest, declara-

;

Mandado, m., mandate, command. tion, freight-list. Poner de


Muchacho de — s, errand boy. to
— manifest, to make public.
Mandamiento, »?., mandate, order, del buque, ship's manifest.
command. Estar de —
to be on %áew.
,

Mandante, p.a., commanding Manilla, /. (dim.), smaU hand ;

com., person ordering. bracelet.


Mandar, v., to command, to order Maniobra, /., handiwork, manoeu-
to send, to transmit. hacer, — ;

working
vre, (Rail.) shunting.
;

to have made, to bespeak. Maniobrar, v., to work with the


Mandatario, mz., attorney, agent, hands, to manoeuvre.
proxy mandator}-.
; Maniota, /., hobble.
Mandate, m., mandate, precept, Manipulación, /., manipulation,
order charge, commission.
; handling.
Mandíbula, /., jaw-bone. Manipular, v., to manipulate, to
Mandil, m., coarse apron. handle, to manage.
Mando, m., command, authority. Maniquí, m., puppet, mannikin.
Al —dc, in charge of. Manita, /., hour-hand of a watch
Mandril, m., spindle of a lathe. or clock.
3Ianear, v., to hobble. Manivela, /., handle, crank.
3Ianecilla, /., small hand. JIanjar, m., food, dish, \actuals.
Manejable, a., manageable. Mano, /., hand fore-foot of ;

Manejar, v., to manage, to handle, animals quire (of paper)


to conduct.
;

coat (of paint or varnish) A — ;


.

Manejo, m., management, con- {or a la ), at hand, hand};-


A —s
;

duct, handling. by hand. llenas, lavishly,


Manera, /., manner, way, method, generousl3^ Estar en su —
style. De —que, so that. Ver to be in one's power. s a —
la — de, to see one's way to. la obra, set to work (Naut.)
Manga, sleeve hose for water, bear a hand. See Echar. de
;


fire-hose.
/.,
— ;

marina, water- obra, labour.


spout. —
del navio, extreme Manojo, m., bundle, bunch. de —
breadth of a ship. Haves, bunch of keys.
Manganeso, m., manganese. Manómetro, m., manometer, pres-
Mango, ni., handle, halt. de — sure-gauge. —
de vapor, steam-
pluma, penholder. gauge.
Manguera, /., hose. 3Ianosear, v., to handle, to feel,
3Ianguito, m., muff mantle, to touch, to rumple.
— incandescente, gas mantle.
;

3Ianoseo, m., handling.


Mania, /., mania, craze, madness. 3Iansalva, A —
without risk or
,

Maniatar, v., to manacle, to hand- danger, easily.


cuff. Mansedumbre, /., meekness.

Manicomio, ¡n., asylum, lunatic- Mansión, mansion, residence.


/.,

asylum. 3Ianso, a., meek, tame.


3Ianida, resort, nest. 3Ianta, /., woollen blanket, cotton
/.,
Manifestación, /., manifestation, shirting, grey cloth. blanca, —
declaration. bleached cotton.
Manifestar, i. v., to manifest, to 3Ianteca, /., butter ;
lard, fat.
declare, to discover, to inform, 3Iautel, m., table-cloth.
to point out. 3Ianteleria, /., table-linen.

166
Man] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mar

Mantener, ¿.v., to maintain, to numbering machine. — fija,


support, to hold, to keep up stationary engine.
— se, to keep up. corre- — ;

Maquinar, v., to machinate, to


spondencia, to keep up a corre- conspire.
spondence. —
se firme, to stand Maquinista, com., machinist, me-
one's ground. —
se en lo dicho, chanician, mechanist, engine-
to abide by what has been said. driver, engineer.
— los precios, to keep prices Mar, m. & /., sea. En alta on —

•,

up. -

se bajo, to keep low. the high sea. Baja low

,

Mantenimiento, m., maintenance, water. Hacerse a la to put


La — de
,

sustenance, livelihood. to sea, to set sail. . . .


,

Mantequera, /., churn butter- ; a lot (or great deal) of . . .

dish dairymaid.
; Maranta, /., an American plant
Mantequero, m., dairyman. which yields arrowToot.
3Iantequilla, /., butter. Maranto, m,. See Almidón.
Mantilla, /., mantilla, veil. Maraña, /., entanglement, per-
Manto, m., mantle, cloak. plexit3^
Mantón, m., large cloak or mantle. Marasmo, m., consumption, wast-
Manual, a. & m., manual, ing.
handy. JIaravedi, m., maravedí, an old
Manubrio, m., handle. Spanish coin of the smallest
3Ianufaetura, /., manufacture. value.
Manufacturar, v., to manufacture. Maravilla, /., wonder,
marvel,
Manufaeturero, a., manufacturing. admiration. A—
marvellously. ,

Manuscrito, a. & m., manuscript. Maravilloso, a., wonderful, mar-


Manutención, /., maintenance, vellous, admirable.
maintaining, support, keep, up- Marca, /., mark, brand. De —
keep, board. excellent. — contraste,
del
Manzana, apple block of hall-mark. — de fábrica — {or
/.,
houses, square.
;

registrada), trade-mark. —
Manzanilla, /., camomile flour en oro [or — a gold
fuego),
kind of light wine. block stamping.
Manzano, m., apple-tree. Marcadamente, adv., markedly,
Maña, /., skill, cleverness, dexter- notably.
ity. Darse —
to contrive, to
, Marcador, m., marker, assay-
manage. master.
Mañana, /., morning, morrow Marcar, v., to mark, to brand.
adv.,to-morrow. De in the — Marcha, /., march, departure

, ;

morning. Muy de -, very early. •— course, progress, speed. En


Per la —
in the morning. En in play, in motion. Poner en —
— —
, -,

la de hoy, this morning. to set going. Sobre la , off-


Mañoso, a., clever, dexterous, hand, on the spot, at once. See
skilful, handy. Vapor.
Mapa, m., map ; /., best part of Marchamador, m.. Custom-house
a thing. marker.
Máquina, /., machine, engme, Marchamar, w., to mark goods at
frame. — de vapor steam- the Custom House.
engine. — de coser, sewing Marchamo, m., mark put on goods
machine. — de escribir, type- at the Custom House.
wiitet. A toda — at full speed. Marchante, m., shop-keeper,
— numeradora de (or
,

foliar). dealer.

167
Mar] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mas

Marcliantear, to trade.
v., Seguro —
marine insurance.

,

Marchar, v., go, to march


to Negocios s, shipping business.
r.v., to go away. bien, to go — Marmita, /., kettle, small copper.
on well. Marmitón, m., scullion.
3Iarchitar, v., to \vither, to fade ; 3Iármol, m., marble.
r.v., to wither, to fade away. Marmóreo, a., marbled, marble.
Blarehito, a., faded, \dthered, Maroma, /., rope.
decayed. Marqués, m., marquis.
Marco, m., door-case, window- Marra, /., want, defect, deficiency.
frame picture-frame German
; ; Marrana, /., sow, female pig.
coin or mark. Marrano, m., pig, hog.
Marea, /., —
creciente, flood-
tide. Marras, adv., long ago.
tide.— menguante, ebb-tide. Marroquí, a., Morocco morocco
La — mengua, the
;

tide ebbs. leather.


La — the tide
crece, flows. Marruga, /., (Cuba) rubbish, rag.
Marear, v., to work a ship to ; 3Iarta, Piel de
/., sable. — ,

molest or worry r.v., to be ; Martes, m., Tuesday.


sea-sick to be damaged at
; Martillada, /., blow-wdth a hammer.
sea. See Aguja. Martillar, z;., to hammer.
Slarejada, /., swell of the sea, 3Iartilleo, m., hammering.
heavy sea. Martillo, m., hammer. See
3Iareo, m., sea-sickness ; molesta- Macha.
tion. Martinete, m., pile-driver drop
Marfil, m., ivory. hammer.
Marga, /., marl, loam. Martingala, /., martingale.
Margarita, /., pearl. 3Iarzo, m., ]\Iarch.
3Iargen, m. & /., margin, border, Mas, conj., but, yet.
edge, occasion. Dar to give — Más, adv., more, plus, besides.
occasion, to cause. Al in
,

— A — tardar, at latest A-y


Por —
,

the margin. mejor, greatly, highl}'


fliaridar, z/., to marry, to join. que, however much. — de,
Marido, m., husband. more than. A — de esto, besides
3Iariiuacho, m., tomboy. this. Sinni — —
without more
Alariua, /., navy seamanship. ; ado. —
bien, rather. Lo
,


Departamento de — naval antes (posible), as soon as
department. —
,

mercante, possible. Sin acá ni —


allá, —
merchant service. without ifs and ands, without
Marinaje, m. See 3Iarineria. more ado.
3Iariiieria, /., seamanship. Masa, /., mass, dough ; estate
Clarinero, m., mariner, sailor, of a bankrupt.
seaman. — raso, ordinary 3Iascabado, a., inferior. Azúcar
seaman. — , raw
sugar.
31arino, a. & m., marine ;
3Iascar, v., to chew, to masticate.
mariner, seaman. Máscara, /., mask.
Mariposa, /., butterfly ; night- Masculino, a., masculine.
light. Masera, /., kneading-trough.
Mariscal, m., marshal ; farrier, Masilla, /., glazier's putty ; a
blacksmith. little mass.
Marisco, m., shell-fish. blasonería, /., freemasonry.
Marítimo, a., maritime, marine. 3IasteIero, m., top-mast.
Derecho — , maritime law. Masticar, v., to masticate, to chew.
168
.Mas] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mec

3IástiI, m., trunk, stem, post, Matutear, v., to smuggle goods.


mast. Matutero, m., smuggler.
Mastín, m., mastiff. Matutinal, Matutino, a., matutinal,
3Iata. /., bush, shrub. morning.
Matadero, m., slaughter-house. Maula, /., rubbish, trash, craft.
Matador, m., murderer bull- ; 3Iauleria, /., frippery, craft.
fighter who kills the bull. 3Iausoleo, »i., mausoleum.
3Iatadura, /., wound, gall, tender Máxima, /., maxim.
spot. 3Iáximamente. See 3Iáxime.
Matafuego, m., fire-extinguisher. 3Iáxime, adv., principally, espe-
3Iatalotaje, m., ship-stores. cially.
Matanza, /., slaughter, massacre. 3Iáx'imo, a., maximum, chief,
Slatar, v., to kill, to slay, to principal, very great.
murder ; to extinguish. 3Iáximum, m., maximum.
3Iate, m., checkmate ; a., matt, 3Iayo, m., jNIay.
rough, unpolished, dull. 3Iayor, a., greater, larger, superior.
Matemática, /., mathematics. —de edad, of age. Hermano
Matemático, a., mathematical — elder (or eldest) brother.
tn., mathematician.
•,

Por — by the lump. Al por —



,

3Iateria, /., matter, subject, mate- wholesale. Comercio al por


rial. Prima {or primera) — wholesale trade.
raw material. —— alimenticias,
s 3Iaj'0raI, m., leader, overseer,
food-stuffs. En point
de, in steward.
of. 3Iayorazgo, m., right of succession,
3Iaterial, a., material m., first-born son, family estate,
material, ingredient, plant.
;

— entailed estate.
de imprenta, printing plant. 3Iayordomo, m., steward.
— rodante, rolling stock. de — 3Iayoria, /., majority, superiority,
explotación, worldng stock. iulj age.
Slaterialmente, adv., materiall3^ 3Iayorista, com., wholesale, whole-
Matiz, m., shade, colour. sale merchant. Casa whole- — ,

Matizado, a., variegated. sale house.


Matizar, v., to mix colours, to 3Iay or mente, adv., principally,
shade, to adorn. chieñy.
Matón, >«., bully. 3Iayúscula, /., capital. Letra —
Matorral, m., thicket, bushy place. capital letter.
Matraca, /., rattle, jest. 3Iaza, /., club, mace ; engine or
Matricula, /., register, list matri- ; pile-engine.
culation shipping list.
; 3Iazar, v., to churn milk.
Matricular, v., to matriculate, to 3Iazo, m., mallet, bundle, bunch.
register. —de Haves, bunch of keys.
Matrimonio, m., marriage, matri- 3Iazoneria, /., masonry, brick-
mony married couple.
;
work.
Matriz, /., matrix, mould, form, 3Iazorca, ear or cob of corn.
/.,

standard of weights and 3Ie, pron., me.


measures original draft of a
; 3Ieeánica, /., mechanics.
writing female screw
; a., ; 3Iecánico, a., mechanical m., ;

principal, first, chief. Lengua mechanician, mechanic stoker, ;

— , mother tongue. See Casa. fireman.


3Iatute, m., smuggling, smuggled 3Iecanismo, m., mechanism.
goods. 3Iecanograíía, /., typewriting.
169
6 a— (1696)
Mee] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Me

Mecanografiar, v., to typewrite. 3Iedida,/., measure, measurement,

Meeanográflco, a., typewriting. mensuration. A del deseo, —


3Ieeanógrafo, m., typewriter, typ- according to one's wishes. s, —
ist. steps. Tomar —
s, to take steps.
3Iecauograflsta, com. See Mecanó- Medidamente, adv., moderately.
grafo. Mediero, tn., hosier.
Mecedora, /., rocking-chair. Medio, a., half m., middle,
;

Mecer, ¡.v., to stir, to shake. measure, expedient, medium,


3Iecha, /., wck, match, lock of method. día, noon. —
Media
hair. noche, midnight. A medias,
Mechar, v., to force or stuff. by halves. Ir a medias, to go
Mechero, m., burner, lighter, halves. A — sueldo, upon half-
socket of candlesticks. de — pay ; — s, means. En — in
,

gas, gas burner. the middle. See Equivocarse.


Medalla, /., medal. Mediocre, a., middling, moderate,
Medallón, m., medallion ; bas- mediocre.
relief. 3Iediocridad, /., mediocrity.
3Iedia, /., stocking, hose. — Mediodía, m., noon, middaj'- ;

caladas, open-work stockings. south, south wind.


— s bordadas, embroidered Medir, i.v., to measure.
stockings. Hacer to knit — , Meditación, /., meditation. .

stockings. Meditar, v., to meditate, to con-


3Iediación, /., mediation, inter- sider, to think over.
vention. Por —
de, through. Mediterráneo, a., Mediterranean.
Mediador, m., mediator. Medra, /., progress, improvement.
3Iediados, A —
de, at (or in) the Medrar, v., to thrive, to prosper,
middle of. to improve. [terrible.
Medianamente, adv., moderately, Medroso, a., fearful, timorous,
fairly. 3Iédula {or Medula), /., marrow.
Medianero, a., mediating, inter- Mejilla, /., cheek.
mediate ; m., mediator. Mejor, a. & adv., better. A lo —
Medianía, Medianidad, modera- when least expected. A cual
tion, mediocrit}-.
/.,
— in emulation. que — —
Mediano, a., moderate, middling,
,

better than ever. Lo será, —


mediocre. the best thing will be. Tanto
Mediante, adv., by means of, bj^ — so much the better. El
,

virtue of p.a., mediating,
; día, some fine day, when least
intervening. expected.
Mediar, v., to intervene, to inter- Mejora, /., improvement, addition.
cede, to mediate. Memorable, a., improvable.
Sledicamento, m., medicament, Mejoramiento, m., improvement,
medicine. amelioration.
Medicina, /., medicine, physic Mejorar, v., to improve, to mend,
— de patente {or patentada), to outbid, to recover to ;

patent medicine. except r.v., to improve, to get


;

Medicinal, a., medicinal. better.


Medicinar, v., to medicine. Mejoría, improvement, ame-
/.,
Medición, /., measurement, men- mending.
lioration,
suration, survey. 3Ielancolia, /., melancholy.
Médico, m., phjrsician a., medi- ; Melancólico, a., melancholy,
cal, medicinal. gloomy.
170
Mel] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Men

Melaza, /., molasses. Mengua, /., decay, decline.


Melcocha, /., jelly of fruit. Menguante, m., ebb-tide, low-
Melena, /., lion's mane, forelock water, decline, decay.
of hair. Menguar, v., to decay, to decline,
Melero, m., dealer in honey. to fall off, to fail.
Melindre, a., fritters prudery, Menor, >n., minor a., less, smaller
fastidiousness.
;

minor. — de edad, under age


;

Jlelindroso, a., fastidious, dainty, Por — by retail, minutely


Al por —
-,

prudish. , retail.
Mella, /., indent, notch impres- Menoría, /., inferiority, minority
sion. Hacer —
en, to make an
;

Menos, adv., less. Al (or a lo —


impression on. at least. Por lo — at least

,

Melocotón, m., peach, peach-tree. Mucho much less, far from


3Ielodia, melody.
/., it, not by
,

far. Poco más o —


Melón, m., melon, melon-vine, little more or less. Venir a
musk-naelon. de agua, — to come down, to decay.
water-melon. Menoscabar, v., to impair, to
Melote, m., molasses, treacle. reduce, to deteriorate, to spoil.
Membrana, /., membrane. Menoscabo, m., deterioration, loss.
Membrete, w., note, annotation, Menospreciar, v., to underrate, to
heading of a letter, card, ticket. despise, to make light of.
Membrudo, a., strong, robust. Menosprecio, m., contempt, neg-
Memorable, a., memorable. lect.
Memorandum, m., memorandum, Slensaje, yn., message, dispatch,
note-book. errand.
Memorar, v., to remember, to Mensajero, m., messenger.
record. Mensual, a., monthly. Pagadero
Memoria, /., memory, recollection, a 5 pesetas es, payable at — —
memorial, memoir, report. Ha- 5 pesetas a month. Revista
cer — to remind. De by — del mercado, monthly market
Balance — monthly
,


,

heart. s, compliments, re- report. ,

gards. balance Vencimientos


sheet.
Memorial, m., memorial, memo- — monthly instalments. Pe-
es,
randum book. riódico — monthly paper.
Cuenta — monthly account.
,

Memorioso, a., mindful. ,

Menaje, m., furniture, household Mensualidad, /., a month's wages


goods. or salary, monthly payment.
Mención, /., mention. Hacer — Mensualmente, adv., monthl^^
de, to mention. Mensurable, a., mensurable.
Mencionar, v., to mention. Menta, /., mint peppermint. ;

Mendigo, m., beggar. Mental, a., mental.


Mendoso, a., mendacious, false. 3Ientar, i.v., to mention, to record.
Mendrugo, m., broken bread. Mente, /., mind. Parar s en, —
Menear, v., to manage, to direct to consider. Pasársele por las
r.v., to be active, to move about. — s, to enter one's mind.
3Ienester, m.,
necessity, need, 3Ientecato, a., foolish, silly, m.,
want. Ser —
to be necessary,
, fool.
to be wanting. —
es, necessities, Mentir, i.v., to lie, to tell a false-
implements. hood.
Menesteroso, a., needy, necessi- Mentira, /., lie, falsehood, men-
tous. dacity.

171
Men] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mes

Mentiroso, a., lying, mendacious ;


Merecer, i. v., to deserve, to merit ;

m., liar. to be indebted for. Los favores


Mentor, m., mentor, counsellor, que les hemos merecido, the
guide. favours for which we are
Menudamente, adv., minutely, par- indebted to you.
ticularly. Merecido, m., merit, deserts, con-
Menudear, u., to repeat, to detail dign punishment. Ha recibido
to sell by retail. lo — , it serves him right.
Menudencia, /., trifle, minuteness. Merecimiento, m., merit, deserts.
— s, small matters. Merendar, i. v., to lunch, to take
3Ienudeo, m., retail. Vender al
to sell by retail.
— luncheon.
Merengue, m., meringue.
Menudo, a., small, minute small Meridiana, /., meridional line.

;

money, change. A often, Meridiano, m., meridian a.,



, ;

frequently. Por minutely, meridional.



,

by retail. s, various, sun- Meridional, a., southern, meri-


dries. dional.
Meñique, m., little finger. Merienda, /., luncheon.
Meollar, m., spun yarn, yarn. Merino, yn., merino wool.
Meollo, m., marrow soft part ; Mérito, m., merit, desert.
of bread ;
judgment, under- Meritorio, a., meritorious, meri-
standing. tory m., volunteer. Estar

;

Meramente, adv., merely, solely. de to work as a volunteer


,

3Ierca, /., purchase. (or volontaire) ^vithout salary.


Mercachifle, ;«., pedlar, hawker. 3Ierla, /., blackbird.
Mercadear, v., to trade, to traffic. Merluza, /., hake.
Mercader, m., dealer, trader, Merma, waste, leakage, short-
shopkeeper. de cueros (or — age.
/.,

corambres), leather merchant. Mermar, v., to waste, to diminish,


Mercadería, /., commodity, mer- to lessen.
chandise. — s, goods. Mermelada, /., marmalade.
Mercado, m., market, market- Mero, a., mere, pure, simple.
place. — de frutos, produce Slerodear, v., to maraud.
market. Mes, m., month, monthly wages.
Mercancía, /., trade, merchandise, Al — by the month. Cinco

,

goods. Tren de — s, goods' pesetas al five pesetas a,

train. month.
Mercante, a., mercantile, com- Mesa, /., table. —
redonda, large
mercial ; m., dealer, trader. table, table d'hote.
Barco — , merchant ship. Mesada, /., monthly pay, wages,

Mercantil, a., mercantile. allowance.


Merced, gift, favour, grace. Meseta, /., landing-place, table-
— a,
/.,
thanks to. land.
3Iercenario, a. & m., mercenary, Mesita, /., small table ;
stand.
hireling. Mesón, m., inn.
fiercer ia, /., mercery, haber- Mesonero, m., innkeeper, host,
dashery, small wares. landlord.
Mercero, m., haberdasher. Mesta, /., proprietors of cattle and
Merchante, m., merchant. sheep considered as a body.
Mercurio, m., mercury, quick- Mesteño, a., pertaining to the
silver. mesta or graziers.
172
MCB] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [HU

Mestizo, a., mongrel, hybrid. i


3Iezquita, /., mosque.
Mesura, /., moderation, meeisure ;
;
Mi, pron., my.
ci\-ility. Mi, pron., me.
Mesurado, a. moderate, modest, I
31iaja, /., crumb.
regular. Mica, /., mica.
Meta, /., boundary, limit, goal. Micrónietro, >n., micrometer.
Metal, VI., metal. 3I¡croscópiCO, a., microscopic.
Metálico, a. & m., metallist, me- 3Iieroscopia, /., microscopy.
tallic bullion, specie. En — Microscopio, m., microscope, mag-
;


,

in specie, in cash. en caja, nifpng-glass.


cash in hand. I
3Iiedo, m., fear, dread. Tener —
Metalúrgico, a. & m., metallurgist to be afraid.
relating to metallurgy. Obrero Miedoso, a., fearful, easily afraid.
— ,metal worker. Miel, /., de caña [or
honey. —
Metedor, m., smuggler. '
de purga), molasses, treacle.
Meteduría, /., smuggling. i 3Iiembro, m., member, limb.
Meter, v., to place, to put in, to alientes, thoughts, mind.
i.pl.,
insert to smuggle
; r.v., to ;
Parar —-en,
to consider.
meddle, to interfere, to stave Mientras, adv., in the meantime,
in. —
bulla, to make a noise. when. —
que, whilst, as (or so)
— se donde no le llaman, to put long as.
— de
oneself where one is not wanted. 3Iiércoles, m., Wednesday.

se en vidas ajenas, to meddle ceniza. Ash Wednesday.


with other people's affairs. 3Iies, /., com, harvest.
— se en todo, to be Jack of all 3Iiga, /., crumb. Hacer buenas
trades. ——
se soldado, to become
I

— s,to agree with.


a soldier. los géneros por alto, 3Iigaja, /., scrap, crumb, bit. No
to smuggle the goods.
j

tiene —
de juicio, he has not a

Metido, in., insertion a. & p.p., ; I grain of sense.


placed or put in engaged. 3Iigrac¡ón, /., migration.
Estar —
en algún negocio, to
; I

! 3Iigratorio, a., migratory.


be deeply engaged in an affair. j
3IiJ0, >«., millet.
Metódico, a., methodical. 3IU, ni., one thousand.
Método, )n., method, manner; way. 31ilagro, ni.. miracle, wonder,
Metralla, /., grape-shot. marvel.
Métrico, a., metrical, metric. 31ilagroso, a., miraculous, mar-
Metro, m., metre, meter tape vellous.
measure. — cuadrado, ;

square 3Iilano, m., kite (bird).


metre. 3IUenario, a. & m., millenary,
Metrópoli, /., metropolis. millennium.
31etropolitano, m. & a., metropo- 3Iilésimo,a., thousandth.
litan. See Ferrocarril. warfare.
3Iilieia, /., militia,
Mezcla, /., mixture, medley ; mor- 3Iiligramo, m., milligram.
tar ; mixed cloth. 3Iiliiitro, )»., millilitre.
Mezclar, v., to mix, to mingle r.v., ; 3Iilliuetro, m.. millimetre.
to mix, to be united. 3IUitante, a., militant, military.
Mezdilla, /., mi.xed cloth, gran- 3Iilitar, a. & m., military, soldier.
drill. 31ilitar, v., to militate.
Mezquindad, /., meanness, po- 3Iilitarisnio, m., militarism.
verty, avarice. 3Iilla, /., mile.
Mezquino, a., mean, paltry, petty. 3Iillar, m., thousand.

173
Mil] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mit

Millón, VI., million. Minutero, m., minute-hand of a


Millonario, vi., millionaire. watch or clock.
Mimado, a., spoiled. Niño — Minuto, m., minute.
spoiled child. Miñona, /., minion, seven-point
Mimar, v., to coax, to wheedle, type.
to spoil. Mío, pron. pass., my, mine.
Mimbre, m., osier, willow. Miope, m., short-sighted person.
Mimbrera, /., osier. Miopia, /., short-sightedness.
3Iina, /., mine. —
de carbón (or Mira, /., aim, care, vigilance,
de hulla), coal mine. expectation. Estar a la de, —
Minador, m., miner, engineer. to be on the look-out for.
Aliñar, v., to mine, to sap. Mirada, /., glance, look, gaze.
Mineral, a. & m., mineral, ore. 3Iirado, a., considered, considerate,
Mineralogía, /., mineralogy. prudent. Bien everything — ,

Minería, /., mining. considered, by rights.


Minero, a. mining m., miner, mine.
, ; Mirador, m., spectator, balcony.
Miniatura, /., miniature. Miraje, m., mirage.
Mínimo, a., least, smallest, mini- Miramiento, m., consideration,
mum. civility, regard, awe.
Minimum, m., minimum. Mirar, v., to behold, to look, to
Minio, »«., minium, red lead. consider, to take care. por —
31inisterio, m., ministry, adminis- uno, to take care of, to look
tration, department, board. — after one. Sin regardless — . . ,

de comercio. Board of Trade. of


— de la Guerra, War Office.
. .

Mirasol, m., sunflower.


.

Ministrar, v., to minister, to sup- Miriñaque, m., gewgaw, bauble,


ply, to furnish. hoop-skirt, cri-
trifling article
Ministro, m., minister. — • de noline.
;

Estado, the Secretary of State. Mirlo, m., blackbird.


— de Gobernación, Home
la Mirón, m., spectator, looker-on.
Secretary. — de Hacienda, Mirto, m., myrtle.

— de Gracia y Exchequer.
Chancellor of t"he Misa, /., mass.
Attor- Justicia, Miscelánea, /., miscellany, mix-
ney-General. — de Fomento, ture.
Secretary of the Public Works Miserable, a., miserable,
and Instruction Board of wretched.
Trade. —
de la Guerra, Secre-
;

Miseria, misery, calamity,


tary for War. de Negocios— /.,
meanness, need, wretchedness.
Extranjeros, Foreign Secretary. Msericordia, /., mercy.
Minorar, v., to lessen, to reduce ; Misión, /., mission.
r.v., to lower, to fall. Misivo, a., missive.
Minoría, minority.
/., Mismísimo, a., very same.
31inoridad, minority.
/., Mismo, a., same, similar very.

;

Minucia, /., minuteness, smallness. Él he himself.


,

Minucioso, a., exact, careful, very Misterio, m., mysterj'.


cautious. Misterioso, a., mysterious.
Minúscula, /., small. Letra — Místico, a., mystical.

small letter. Mitad, /., half. See Cuenta. A
3Iinuta, /., minute. Libro de s, — del precio, at half price.
minute - book, memorandum- Mitigar, v., to mitigate, to soften,
book. to quench.

174
Mit] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [3Iol

Mitin, m., meeting.^ Mofa, /., mockery, scoff.


3IitÓn, m., mitt, mitten. — es, Mofar, v., to scofi, to mock ; r.v.,
mittens. (de), to scoff, to sneer, to make
Mitra, /., mitre. fun of.
Mixto, a., mixed. See Tren. Mofeta, /., skunk, polecat.
Mixtura, /., mixture. Mogollón, m., parasite, sponger.
Mixturar, v., to mix, to mingle. Mohino, a., fretful, peevish
Moaré, m., moire, watered silk. black, sad.
Mobiliario, a. & m., house- Moho, m., moss, mould, rust,
furnishing, house of furniture, mildew.
movables. Mohoso, a., mouldy, rusty, mossy.
3Ioca, /., mocha coffee. Mojada, /., wetting, moistening.
Mocasín, »i., moccasin, Indian Mojadura, /., wetting.
shoe of soft leather. Mojar, v., to wet, to moisten, to
Mocedad, /., youthfulness, youth. damp.
Mochila, /., knapsack. Mojigato, m., hypocrite.
3Iocliuelo, m., red owl. Molde, m., mould, matrix, pattern,
Moción, /., motion, movement. block. De — in print, pub-

,

Moda, fashion. A la
/., in the lished fitting, to the purpose.
de —
, ;

fashion, fashionable. Estar de En letras in print.



,

to be in fashion.
, Moldear, f., to mould.
Modales, m.pl., manners, customs. 3Ioldeo, w., moulding. 5ee Tierra.
Modelar, v., to model, to form. Moldura, /., moulding.
Modelo, m., model, pattern. Mole, a., soft, mild ; /., massi-
Moderación, /., moderation. ness.
Moderado, a., moderate. Moledor, m., grinder, crushing
Moderar, v., to moderate, to regu- cylinder.
late, to restrain ; r.v., to become Moler, i. v., to grind, to pound, to
moderate. mill to vex, to molest.
;

Moderno, a., modern, new, up to Molestar, v., to molest, to trouble,


date. to tease.
Modestia, modesty./., Molestia, /., trouble, nuisance,
Modesto, modest, pure.
a., injury. Darse la to take the — ,

Módico, a., moderate. Aprecio — trouble.


at a moderate price. Molesto, a., troublesome, grievous,
Modificación, /., modification, al- vexatious, annoyed.
teration. Moletón, m., cotton flannel.
Modificar, v., to modify, to moder- Molicie, /., tenderness, softness.
ate, to alter. 31 olido, a., ground, powdered
3Iodismo, w., mannerism, idiom. flogged, fatigued. Azúcar — ;

Modista, /., milliner, dressmaker. powdered sugar.


Modo, m., mode, manner, method. Molienda, /., grinding, pounding,
De —
que, so that. Do ningún milling.
—not at all.
, Molificar, v., to mollify.
Modulación, /., modulation. Molimiento, m., grinding fatigue. ;

Modular, v., to modulate. Molinero, m., grinder, miller.


Módulo, >«., modulation. Molinete, m., windlass turnstile ; ;

1 " Mitin." This word is not a genuine little mill, hand mill.
Spanish word it is a Spanish adaptation
;
Molinillo, m., little mill hand-
— de
;

of the English word " meeting," and is


mill. café, coffee-mill.
much used by Spaniards, especially for
public or political meetings. Molino, m., mill. — aceitero, oil

175
Mol] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mor

— Monocromo, monochrome.
— dede mano,
agua, water-
mill. >i¡.,

mill. hand- Monóculo, m., monocle; a.,


mill. — de papel, paper-mill. monocular.
— de aserrar, sawdng-mill. Monograma, m., monogram.
— de viento, windmill. Monoplano, m., monoplane.
Mollera, /., crown or top oí the Monopolio, m., monopoly.
head. Monopolista, com., monopolist.
Momentáneo, a., momentous, mo- Monopolizar, v., to monopolise.
mentary. Monotonia, /., monotony.
Momento, m., moment, conse- Monótono, a., monotonous.
quence, importance. Al in — , Monstruo, m., monster.
a moment, immediately. De Monstruoso, a., monstrous.
— of moment (or importance). Monta, /., amount, sum total,

,

Momia, /., mummy. worth, value. De poca of ,

Mona, /., female monkey or ape ; little value or importance,


drunkenness. trifling.
Monarca, »«., monarch. Montador, m., fitter.
Monarquía, /., monarchy. Montaje, m., mounting.
Monasterio, m., monastery. Montante, m., upright, stempel ;

Mondadientes, m., tooth-pick. (Am r.) amount.


Mondar, v., to clean, to cleanse, Montaña, /., mountain.
to husk, to peel, to pick. Montañés, a., mountainous, high-
Mondo, a., neat, clean, pure. land m., highlander.
;

See Lirondo. Montar, to mount, to ride, to


v.,
Mondongo, m., paunch, tripe, amount to to cock a gun to
; ;

black pudding. mount, to set, to set up, to fix


Moneda, /., money, coin, coinage. up, to fit up (a machine, etc.).
— corriente, current coin, cur- Tanto monta, it amounts to the
rency, legal tender. Batir to — same thing. Traje de
— riding —

, ,

coin money. Casa de mint. habit. un reloj, to wind up


— sonante, hard cash, specie.
,

a clock or watch.
Papel —
paper-money. See Monte, m., mountain, large hill,
Vellón.
,

wood, forest. — de piedad,


Monedaje, m., coinage. officewhere money is lent to
Monedar, v., to coin. the poor pawnshop.
;
pío, —
Monedería, /., mint, factory of pension to \vidows and orphans,
money. pawnshop.
Monedero, m., office of the mint, Montera, /., cap skylight.
coiner. — falso, coiner, maker Monto, ni., amount, sum.
;

of base money. Montón, m., heap, pile. A es, —


Monetario, m., cabinet of coins and abundantly.
medals treasury-chamber a., Montura, /., mount (horses, etc.)

; ; ;

monetary. JNIercado money , saddle, trappings of horses.


market. Monumento, m., monument.
Monición, /., admonition. Moño, m., tuft of hair or feathers,
Monitorio, a., monitory, admoni- bow of ribbons.
tory. Moquero, m. (Coll.), pocket-hand-
Monja, /., nun. kerchief.
Monje, m., monk. Moqueta, /., moquette.
Mono, a., neat, pretty, nice ;
Mora, /., delay, procrastination ;

funny ; m., monkey, ape. mulberry.


176
Mor] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mov

Morada, /., abode, habitation, 3Iortuorio, m., burial, funeral '•

residence, dwelling, home. a., mortuary, belonging to the


Morado, a., violet, purple. dead.
Morador, m., inhabitant, lodger. Mosaico, a., mosaic. Obra mo-
3Ioral, m., mulberry-tree /., ;
saica, mosaic work.
morals, morality a., moral. ; Mosca, /., fly.
Moralidad, /., morality. Moscatel, a., muscadine musk- ;

Aloralizar, to morali.se.
v., grape, muscatel.
Morar, v., to inhabit, to dwell, 3Iosquete, m., musket.
to reside, to live to continue. ; Mosquitero, m., mosquito net.
Moratoria, /., delay, respite (for Mosquito, m., mosquito, gnat.
payment), moratorium. 3Iostacera, /., mustard-pot.
Moratorio, 3Ioratorium, m. See Alostaza, /., mustard.
Moratoria. Ley de law of — , Mostazo, m., mustard (plant).
moratorium. Mosto, m., stum, must, new wine,
Morcilla, /., black pudding. wine not yet fermented.
Mordacidad, /., mordacity, asper- Mostrador, m., demonstrator,
ity, acrimony. pointer, counter.
3Iordante, m., guide container. ; Mostrar, i. v., to show, to point out,
Mordaz, a., cutting, biting, keen, to lay before r.v., to appear, to
;

sarcastic. show oneself.


Mordaza, /., gag ; bracket joint, Mostrenco, a., strayed, vagrant ;

fish-plate, rail coupling. ignorant, dull. [spot.


Morder, 2. v., to bite, to gnaw, to Mota, /., slight defect or blemish.
censure. Mote, m., motto, nickname.
Moreno, a., brown, swarthy. Moteado, a., spotted.
3Iorflna, /., morphia. Motear, v., to speckle, to mark
Moribundo, a., dying. with spots, to spot.
Morigerar, v., to restrain the Motejar, v., to censure, to ridicule.
passions, to moderate. Motín, m., mutiny, riot.
Morir, i. v., to die r.v., to die, to
; Jlotita, /. (dim.), spot.
die away, to go out. Motivar, v., to give or to assign a
Morón, m., hill, hillock. reason.
Morosidad, /., tardiness, slowness, Motivo, ni., motive, reason, cause,
detention, delay. occasion a., motive, moving.

;

Moroso, a., slow, heavy, tardy. De su of one's own accord.


Gente morosa, slow payers. Con — de,
,

owing to, on account


Morral, m., game-bag. of.
3Iorrión, m., morion, steel helmet. Motocicleta, /. {or 3IotocicIo, m.),
Morro, m., headland, head, bluff. motor-bicycle.
Morrocotudo, a., strong, stout, Motón, m., block, pulley.
solid. 3Iotor, a. &
motor, motive,
m.,
Mortaja, /., shroud, wdnding-sheet. driving. — a gas,
gas motor.
Mortal, a., mortal, fatal. Motriz, a., motor, motive. Fuerza
Mortalidad, /., mortality, death- — motive (or driving) power.
,

rate. 3Iotu proprio (Lat.), of one's own


Mortecino, a., djdng, d>dng away. free will.
Color —pale or deadly colour.
, Movedizo, a., movable, unsteady.
Mortero, m., mortar. Movedor, m., mover.
Mortificación, /., mortification. Mover, i.v., to move, to stir up ;

Mortificar, v., to mortify. to drive ; r.v., to move.


177
Mov] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Mun

Movible, a., movable, variable. Muela, grindstone, whetstone


/.,
Móvil, a., movable m., motoi-. ; molar tooth.
grinder, de — -
;

Primer prime motor. Los molino, millstone.


— the motive (s).
es,
,

Muellaje, m., wharfage, harbour


Movilidad, v., mobility. dues.
3Iovilizar, v., to mobilise, to set in Muelle, a., tender, soft m., ;

motion. spring, pier, quay, wharf.


Movimiento, m., movement, mo- Franco en el — , ex quay.
tion, moving, driving. Poner Muerte, death.
/.,
en — to set in motion.
, de — Muerto, a., dead, extinguished,
mercancías, goods traffic. languid, faded m., mooring-
Moza, /., girl, maid-servant. — post.
;

de cámara, chamber-maid. Muesca, /., groove, hack, mortise ;

Mozalbete, m., lad, youth. dove-tail scarf.


Mozo, a., young ; m., young Muestra, /., sample, specimen,
man, youth, man-servant, design, model, copy. Número
bachelor, waiter, caballos, —de de —sample number, specimen

,

groom, horse-boy. de mulas, copy.


muleteer. —
de bomba, fireman, Mugre, /., grime, dirt.
— de cordel {or de esquina), Mugriento, a., greasy, dirty, filthy.
street porter. de equipajes, — Mujer, /., woman, wife.
railway porter. Muía, /., she-mule.
Muaré, m. See Moaré. Muladar, >«., dung-hill, dung-heap.
JIuehaeho, m., boy, lad. Mular, a., belonging to mules.
Muehedurabre, /., multitude, Mulero, m., mule-boy, muleteer.
crowd, great number, abun- Muleta, /., crutch, prop.
dance. Muletero, m. See 3Iulero.
Muchísimo, a., superlative, very Mullido, a., soft ; m., soft
much, a great deal. cushion or pillow.
Mucho, a. & adv., much, by far. Mullir, v.. to beat up, to soften.
— s, many. Mulo, m., mule.
Mucilago, m., mucilage, a solution Multa, /., mulct, fine, penalty.
of gum. Multar, v., to mulct, to fine.
3Iuda, /., change. Multicoloro, a., many-hued, many-
Mudable, a., changeable, variable. coloured.
3Iudanza, /., alteration, change, Multiforme, «., multiform.
removal. Carro de s, furni- — Múltiple, a., multiple.
ture van. Multiplicación, /., multiplication ;

Mudar, z;., to change, to remove, to gearing.


alter r. v., to change, to move. 3IuItiplicando, m., multiplicand.
— ;

de parecer, to change one's Multiplicar, v. & r.v., to multiply.


mind. Múltiplo, a., multiple.
3Iudez, /., dumbness. Multitud, /., multitude, crowd,
Mudo, a., dumb, silent, mute. great number.
Mueblaje, w., collection of fur- Mundo, m., world (Coll.) great
niture. quantity. Todo
;

el — , every-
Mueble, m., movable piece of fur- body. Ver to travel. — ,

niture. — s, movable goods, Munición, /., munition, ammuni-


furniture, household stuff. tion.
Bienes — personal estate.
,
Municionar, v., to supply with
Mueca, /., grimaCe. ammunition.
178
Mun] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Nau

Municipal, a., municipal. Naciente, a. & p. a., growing.


Municipalidad, /., municipality. Nacimiento, m., birth, rising,
Muñeca, /., wrist, doll. origin. De — , from its birth.
Muñeco, m., puppet. Nación, /., nation.
Muñón, m., brawn ; lug, swing- Nacional, a., national.
block, pin. Nacionalidad, /., nationality.
Muñonera, trunnion-plate, Nada, /., nothing adv., by no
gudgeon-socket.
/.,
means. En {or — —
de eso) T not
;

Muralla, /., wall, rampart. at all.


Murciélago, m., bat (animal). Nadador, m., swimmer.
Muriático, a., muriatic. Acido — Nadar, v., to swim, to float.
muriatic acid. Nadie, pron., nobody, no one,
Murmullo, m., muttering, mur- none ; anybody.
muring. Nadir, m., the lowest part. Llegar
Murmurar, v., to murmur, to a su — to reach the lowest
,

mutter. pitch.
Muro, m., wall. Nado, A — , afloat. Pasar el río a
Murtón, m., myrtle-berry. —

, to swim across the river.
Musco, m., moss. Nafta, /., naphtha.
Muselina, /., muslin. mosqui- — Naipe, m., playing-card. •

tero, niosquito muslin. Nalga, /., buttock, hip.


Museo, m., museum. Nansú, m., nainsook.
Musgo, m., moss. Naranja, /., orange.
Música,'/., music. Atril para —

Naranjada, /., orange-water,
music rack. Libro de orangeade.
music-book. Caja de — , musi-
-,

Naranjado, a., orange-coloured.


cal box. Naranjal, m., orange-grove.
Músico, a. & Mi., musical, musi- Naranjero, m., orange-seller.
cian.* Naranjo, m., orange-tree.
Muslo, m., thigh. Narcótico, a., narcotic.
Mustio, a., parched, withered; Nariz, /., nose, nostril.
sad. Narración, /., narration.
Muta, /., pack of hounds Narrar, v., to narrate, to relate.
Mutación, /., mutation, change. Nata, /., cream.
Mutilación, /., mutilation. Natación, /., swimming.
3Iutilar, v., to mutilate, to maim. Natal, a., natal, native m., ;

Mutual, mutual.
a., birth, birthday.
Mutuamente, adv., mutually. Natalicio, a. & m., natal, nativ-
Mutuo, a., mutual. ity.
Muy, adv., very. Nativo, a., native.
Natural, n., natural, native m., ;

Nabina, /., rape and turnip-seed. native temper.


Aceite de —
rape-oil. ,
;

Naturaleza, /., nature, quality,


Nabo, m., turnip. kind. Tomar carta (s) de —
Nácar, m.,mother-of-pearl a., ; to become naturalised.
pearl colour red. ; Naturalidad, /., birthright, natur-
Nacarado, a., set with mother- alness.
of-pearl of a pearl colour.
; Naturalizar, v., to naturalise.
Nacer, i. v., to be born, to rise, to Naturalmente, adv., naturally, of
arise. — de, to arise from, to course.
be due to. Naufragar, v., to be shipwrecked.

179
Náu] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Nid

to suffer shipwreck, to be Negativa, /., negation, negative,


wrecked. refusal.
Náufrago, a., wTecked, relating to Negativo, a., negative.
ship\%Teck shipwTecked person.
; Negligencia, /., negligence, neglect,
Náutica, /., navigation. carelessness.
Náutico, a., nautical. Negligente, a., negligent, careless.
Navaja, /., clasp-knife, folding- Negociable, a., negotiable.
kmte, razor, pocket-knife. — Negociación, /., negotiation, man-
(le afeitar, razor. agement ; commerce.
Navajero, m., razor-maker. Negociador, m., negotiator, man
Naval, a., naval. Armada ^, of business.
roj-al navy, royal fleet. Negociante, p.a., negotiating,
Nave, /., ship. trading m., trader, dealer.
;

Navesraliilidad, /., seaworthiness. Negociar, v., to negotiate, to trade.


Navegable, a., navigable. Negocio, m., occupation, affair,
Navegación, /., navigation, ship- business. —
s, trade, business,
ping trade. affairs, negotiation, transac-
Navegador. See Navegante. tions. —
en marcha, (a) going
Navegante, p.a. navigating m., concern. Hombre de s, busi- —
navigator.
;

ness man. s marítimos, —


Navegar, v., to navigate, to sail. shipping business.
Navidad, f., Christmas. Por — Negrear, v., to grow black.
at Christmas. Negro, a., black gloomy, dark
Naviero, m., shipowner. m., negro, black. de humo,
;

— ;

Navio, m., ship. —


de guerra, lampblack. —
de hueso, bone-
man-of-war. —mercante, black. —
de marfil, ivorj^-black.
merchant-ship. — de carbón, blue-black.
Neblina, /., mist. Negrura, /., blackness.
Nebuloso, a., misty. Negruzco, a., blackish.
Necedad, /., stupidity, foolishness. Nervio, m., nerve, tendon energy, ;

Necesariamente, adv., necessarily. vigour.


Necesario, a., necessary. Hacer Nervioso, a., nervous, vigorous.
{or cuidar) lo —
to do the
, Nervoso, a., nervous, strong,
needful. vigorous.
Neceser, vi., case, dressing-case. Nervudo, a. See Nervoso.
Necesidad, /., necessity, need, Neto, a., neat, pure, clean net,
want, requirement. 'poor. clear. Producto net pro- — ;


,

Necesitado, a., needy, necessitous. ceeds. Peso , net weight.


Necesitar, v., to necessitate, to Neumático, a., pneumatic m., ;

need, to require, to want, to (pneumatic) tyre.


lack. Neumática, /., pneumatics.
Necio, a., stupid, foolish, silly ;
Neutral, a., neutral, neuter.
m., fool. Neutro, a., neutral, neuter.
Nefando, a., base, heinous. Nevada, /., snowfall.
Nefario, a., nefarious, wicked. Nevar, i.v., to snow.
Negación, /., negation, denial Ni, conj., neither, nor. Ni ni
want.
;

. . neither
. , nor. ... . . .
. . .


Negar, i.v., to deny, to refuse, to siquiera, not even.
contradict r.v., (a) to refuse, to Nicho, m., niche, recess.
— de piano,
;

decline. to deny Nicotina, /.. nicotine.


flatly. See Redondo. Nido, m., nest.

180
Nie] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Not

Niebla, /., fog, mist, haze. Nombrador, m., nominator, ap-


Nieto, m., grandson, grandchild. pointer. [appointment.
Nieve, /., snow. Nombramiento, m., nomination.
Ningún, Ninguno, a., none, not Nombrar, v., to appoint, to nomi-
one, no, neither. De ningún nate, to name.
modo, de ninguna manera, by Nombre, m., name noun. ;

no means, in no manner. Nomenclatura, /., nomenclature,


Niña, /., girl ;
pupil of the eye. catalogue.
Niñeríi, /., nursery-maid. Nominación, /., nomination.
Niñería, childish action, trifle,
/., Nominador, m., nominator.
playtliing. Nominal, «., nominal.
Niñez, /., childhood, infancy. Nominativo, a., nominative.
Niño, m., child. Desde from — , Nómino, m., nominee.
infanc}'-. Nomparell, /.. nonpareil (type).
Niquel, m., nickel. Non, a., odd, uneven.
Niquelado, a., nickel-plated. Nonada, /., trifle, little or nothing.
Niquelar, v., to nickel-plate. No obstante, adv., nevertheless,
Nitrato, m., nitrate. de potasa, — however.
nitrate of potash, nitre. de — Noque, m., tan pit, vat.
sosa, nitrate of soda. de — Nord, m. (Naut.), north wind.
plata, nitrate of silver. Nordeste, m., north-east.
Nitrería, /., saltpetre works. Noria, /., draw-well engine or

;

Nítrico, a., nitric. Acido ni- , machine for drawing water


tric acid. from a well.
Nitro, m., nitre, saltpetre. Norma, /., square model, stand-
Nitrógeno, m., nitrogen, azote. ard, rule, principle. Para su
;


Nitroglicerina, /., nitro-glycerine. for your guidance.
Nitroso, a., nitrous. Gas nitro- — , Noroeste. See Norueste.
^gen gas. Norte, m., north rule, law, guide,
;

Nivel, m., level, levelness, plane. direction.


A — perfectly level.
-, Norueste, m., north-west.
Nivelación, /., levelling. Nos, pron., we us. ;

Nivelar, v., to level, to make even, Nosotros, pron., we, ourselves.


to balance. Nostalgia, /., nostalgy, home-
No, adv., no, not. sickness.
Noble, a., noble. Nota, /., note, annotation cen- ;

Nobleza, /., nobleness, nobility. sure, notice memorandum


Noche, /., night. buena, Christ- — stigma, reproach.
;

Tomar — ;

mas Eve. De by night. — to take note.


Esta —
to-night. Servicio de Notable, a., notable, remarkable.

,

night duty.
, Notablemente, adv., notably, re-
Nocturnal. See Nocturno. markably.
Nocturno, a., nocturnal, nightly. Notar, v., to note, to mark, to
Trabajo night work. — , heed ; to find fault, to criticise.
Noción, /., notion, idea. Noteria, /., notary's office ; em-
Nocivo, a., noxious, hurtful. ploj'ment or profession of a
Nodriza, /., nurse. notary.
Nogal, m., walnut-tree. Notario, m., notary. público, —
Nombradia, /., fame, reputation. public notary.
Nombrado, a, appointed, nomin- Notarial, a., notarial. Gastos —es,
ated m, nominee.
; notarial charges.

181
Notl SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Nut

Noticia, /., knowledge,


notice, Nudillo, ni., knuckle, knot.
information. —
news, report. s, Nudo, w., knot, joint, node.
Atrasado s, de —
behind the Echar 10 s por —
hora, to
times. Poner en su to — , run 10 knots an hour.
advise, to inform. Nudoso, a., knotty, knotted.
Noticiar, v., to give notice, to Nuera, /., daughter-in-law.
inform, to communicate. Nuestro, pron., our.
Notificación, /., notification, judi- Nueva, /., news.
cial intimation. Nuevamente, adv., newly, again.
Notificar, v., to notify, to make Nuevo, a., new, novel. fla- —
known, to inform. mante, brand-new. Año —
Noto, a., known, notorious. new year. De —
anew, of late.

,

Notoriedad, /., notoriety. ¿


Qué hay de ? What is
Notorio, a., notorious, well known. the news ? Pasar a cuenta
Novato, a., new, commencing in nueva, to carry to new account.
anjrthing. Nuez, /., walnut, nut. moscada, —
Novedad, /., novelty. Estar sin — nutmeg. —
vómica, nux
to be quite well. Los negocios vomica. —
de nogal, walnut.
siguen sin —
business is going
, Nugatorio, a., nugatory, futile.
on as usual. No hacer not — , Nulamente, adv., invalidly, in-
to make any change. Llegar effectually.
sin — to arrive all right. Nulidad, /., nullity.

,

Ultima , latest novelty. Nulo, a., null, void.


Novel, a., new. Numerable, a., numerable.
Novela, /., novel. Numeración, /., numeration, num-
Novelero, a., fond of news or bering. —
correlativa, running
novels, new-fangled ;
m., numbers.
newsmonger. Numerador, >«., numerator, num-
Novelista, com., novelist. berer.
Novia, /., bride, betrothed. Numeral, a., numeral.
Noviazgo, m., engagement, be- Numerar, v., to number, to enu-
trothal, [ship. merate.
Noviciado, m., novitiate, novice- Numerario, a., numerary ; m.,
Novicio, m., novice. hard cash, coin, specie.
Novilla, /., cow between three and Numérico, a., numerical, numeral.
six years heifer. Número, m., number, figure. Sin
;

Novillada, /., drove of young bulls, — , numberless. En -


—s cono-
fight of young bulls. cidos, in plain figures.
Novillero, m., herdsman who Numeroso, a., numerous, large.
attends to young cattle truant, Numismática, /., numismatics.
idler.
;

Nunca, adv., never. jamás, —


Novillo, m., young orbull ox. never, never more.
Hacer — s, to play truant. Nutria, /., otter.
Novio, m., bridegroom. Los s, — Nutricio, a., nutritious, nourishing.
the bride and bridegroom. Nutrido, a., nourished, full, heavy,
Nube, /., cloud, crowd. large.
Nublado, a., cloudy, misty. Nutrimento, m., nutriment, nour-
Nubloso. See Nublado. ishment.
Nuca, /., nape of the neck. Nutrir, v., to nourish, to feed, to
Núcleo, m., kernel of a nut, fatten ; to encourage, to fo-
nucleus. ment.
182
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Nutritivo, a., nutritive, nourishing in receipt of your letter. por —


lo mejor de sus intereses, to
act to the best of your interests.
0, conj., or, either. — bueno Obrero, m., worker, labourer,
—malo, either good or bad. workman, man ; a., working.
Obcecado, a., blind. La cuestión (or crisis) obrera,
Obcecar, v., to blind, to make the labour question. — de
blind. fábrica, mill hand.
Obedecer, ¿.v., to obey, to yield. Obscuramente, adv., obscurely,
— a, to answer, to be due to. darkly.
Obediencia, /., obedience. Obscurecer, ¡.v., to obscure, to
Obediente, a., obedient. darken, to grow dark.
Obenques, m.pl. (Naut.), shrouds. Obscuridad, /., obscurity, dark,
Obeso, a., obese, fat. darkness.
Óbice, m., obstacle, impediment, Obscuro, a., obscure, dark,
Ser —
(a), to prevent.

gloomy. Azul —
dark blue.
,

Obispo, m., bishop. Linón -,


A obscuras, in the dark.
bishop lawn. Obsequio, m., obsequiousness,
Obituario, m., obituary. complaisance, compliance, fa-
Objeción, /., objection, opposition. vour. En — de, for the sake
Objetar, v., to object, to oppose. of, in favour of.
Objetivo, a., objective. Obsequioso, a., obsequious, obe-
Objeto, m., object, end. Ser de, — dient, compliant, obliging.
to receive. — s de escritorio, Observación, /., observation, re-
office utensils. mark.
Oblea, /., wafer. Observancia, /., observance.
Oblicuidad, /., obliquity, oblique- Observante, a., observant.
ness. Observar, v., to observe, to note,
Oblicuo, a., oblique, crooked. to keep, to follow, to obey.
Obligación, /., obligation, deed, Observatorio, m., observatory.
bond, debenture. —
es, liabili- Obstante, p. a., notwithstanding.
ties debenture bonds.
; es — See No obstante.
de los ferrocarriles, railwaj^ Obstar, v., to oppose, to obstruct,
bonds. —
es de empréstito, to hinder, to impede.
loan bonds. —
es pagadas, paid Obstinación, /., obstinacy.
up bonds. —
de prioridad, pre- Obstinado, a., obstinate.
ference bond. —
hipotecaria,

Obstinarse, r.v., to be obstinate, to
mortgage bond. persist stubbornly.
Obligar, v., (a) to oblige, to compel. Obstructivo, a., obstructive.
Obligatorio, a., obligatory, bind- Obstruir, i.v., to obstruct, to block.
ing, forcible. Obtención, /., attainment, obtain-
Oblongo, a., oblong. ment.
Obra, /., work, labour virtue, Obtener, i.v., to obtain, to get.
power. — de retacitos, patch-
;

Obtenible, a., obtainable.


work. Poner en —
to put into
, Obtuso, a., obtuse, blunt, dull.
work. See 3Iano. Obús, m., howitzer, shell.
Obrador, m., workman ; work- Obviar, v., to obviate, to prevent.
shop. Obvio, a., obvious, evident, plain.
Obrar, v., to work, to operate, to Oca, /., goose.
act, to execute. Obra en Ocasión, /., occasion, opportunity.
nuestro poder su carta, we are De — , second hand. Dar — a,

183
Oca] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Oja

to give occasion to, to give Ocurso, m. (Amer.), application.


room for. Odiar, v., to hate, to abhor.
Ocasional, a., occasional. Odio, m., hatred.
Ocasionar, v., to occasion, to Odioso, a., odious, hateful.
cause. Odómetro, m., odometer.
Occidental, a., Occidental, Wes- Oeste, m., west.
tern. Ofender, v., to offend, to harm ;

Occidente, m., Occident, West. r.v. (de), to be oñended, to take


Oceánico, a., oceanic. offence, to be vexed (at).
Océano, ocean. Ofensa, /., offence, injury.
Ociar, v., to loiter, to idle, to be Ofensivo, a., offensive.
idle. Ofensor, m., offender.
Ocio, OT., leisure, spare time ; Oferta, /., offer. —
en firme, firm
pastime. offer.
Ociosidad, /., idleness, laziness Oficial, m., official, workman,
leisure. officer,assistant a., official.
Ocioso, a., idle, lazy fruitless. ," — mayor (or principal), chief
;

Ocorso. See Ocurso. clerk. — de sanidad, health


Ocre, m., ochre. officer.
Octava, /., octave. Oficialmente, adv., officially.
Octavo, a. & m., eighth octavo. Oficiar, v., to officiate.
Un libro en —
an octavo vol-
,
;

Oficina, /., office, counting-house,


ume. workshop. — principal, head-
Octuple, a., octuple eight-fold. ; office. — de contabilidad,
Ocular, a., ocular m., eye-glass. counting-house.

;

Testigo eyewitness. Oficio, m., office, employ, work,



,

Oculista, com., oculist. trade, business. De by ,

Ocultación, /., concealment, hid- trade, by profession, oflScially,


ing. by duty.
Ocultamente, adv., secretly. Oficioso, a., officious, official, dili-
Ocultar, v., to hide, to conceal, to gent. Nota oficiosa, official
disguise. note.
Oculto, a., hidden, concealed, Ofrecer, i.v., to offer, to present
secret. r.v., to offer, to present itself.
Ocupación, /., occupation, busi- ¿ Se le ofrece a usted algo ?
ness, concern, employment. At your service. —
sele, to want,
Ocupado, a., occupied, busy. to require.
Ocupador, m., occupier, occupant. Ofrecimiento, m., offer, offering.
Ocupar, v., to occupy, to employ, Ofuscar, v., to darken, to obscure.
to give employment, to take Oída, /., hearing. De (or por) s, —
(time, etc.) r.v., to be occupied by hearsay.
or engaged.
;


se de, to attend Oido, m., hearing, ear. s Hacer —
to. de mercader, to lend a deaf ear.
Ocurrencia, /., occurrence, Llegar a (sus) —
s, to come to

thought, idea. (one's) knowledge.


Ocurrir, v., to occur, to happen ;
Oidor, m., hearer.
to repair, to proceed, to meet. Oir, i.v., to hear, to listen.
— a, to apply (or have recourse) Ojal, m., button-hole.
to. Se me ocurre, it strikes me. Ojalá, int., would to God God
— que venga,
!

¿ Qué ocurre ? WTiat is the grant ! I ^\'ish he


matter ? would come.
184
Oje] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Opo

Ojeada, /., glance, glimpse. Ominoso, a., ominous.


Ojear, v., to eye, to glance at ; to Omisión, /., omission, oversight.
start game. Omiso, a., neglectful, remiss. See
Ojeo, ni., starting game. Caso.
Ojeriza, /., spite, grudge, ill-will. Omitir, v., to omit, to neglect, to
Ojiva, /., ogive, pointed arch. overlook.
Ojo, ni., eye attention, care Omnibus, m., omnibus. —auto-
A —
; ;

keyhole. by the lump, móvil, motor-bus.


A—
,

in bulk. s vistos, visibly, Onda, /., wave.


publicly. Estar empeñado Ondear, v., to undulate, to fluc-
hasta los s, —
to be deeply tuate.
(or over head and ears) in debt. Oneroso, a., onerous, burdensome.
Saltar a los —
s, to be evident. Onomástico, a. Día — , the
¡
Ojo ! Note ! N.B. Saint's day.
Ola, /., wa^ve. Onza, /., ounce.
Olán, lawn, print.
m., batiste, Opacidad, /., opacity, opaqueness,
— clarín, fine cotton lawn, fine cloudiness, darkness.
cambric, — cenefas, border Opaco, a., opaque.
prints. Ópalo, m., opal.
Olancillo, m. (Colombia), print. Opción, /., option, choice.
Oleada, /., surge, swell of the sea. Ópera, /., opera.
Oleaginoso, a., oleaginous, oily. Operable, a., operable, practicable.
Óleo, m., oil. Al — , in oil colours, Operación, /., operation. — es de
in oils. Colores al — , oil banca, banking business. —
es
colours. marítimas, shipping business.
Oleoso, a., oily. Operador, m., surgical operator
Oler, i.v., to smell, to scent. operator (Mech.).
Olfatear, v., to smell, to scent. Operante, p.a., operating; com.,
Olfato, m., scent, smell. operator.
Oliente, p.a., smelling. Operar, v., to operate, to act.
Oliva, /., olive, olive-tree. Aceite Operario, m., operator, labourer.
de — olive oil.
, Operativo, a., operative.
Olivo, m., olive-tree. Opiata, /., opiate.
Olla, /., earthen pot a Spanish Opinar, v., to argue, to judge, to
dish. —
podrida, a
;

Spanish form (or to be of) an opinion.


dish, a kind of stew. Opinativo, a., opinionative.
Ollería, /., pottery. Opinión, /., opinion.
Ollero, m., potter, dealer in earth- Opio, m., opium.
enware. Opíparo, a., sumptuous.
Olmo, m., elm-tree. [stench. Oponer, i.v., to oppose, to go
Olor, .m., smell, odour, scent, against r.v. (a), to oppose, to be
;

Oloroso, a., perfumed, scented, against, to object.


fragrant. Oportunamente, adv., opportunely,
Olvidadizo, a., forgetful, oblivious. conveniently, in good time.
Olvidar, v., to forget, to neglect, to Oportunidad, /., opportunity, con-
overlook, to omit r.v., (de) to
forget, to overlook, to omit.
; venience. En primera — at,

(your) earliest convenience, at


Olvido, m., forgetfulness, neglect, the first opportunity.
oblivion. Echar en (or dar — Oportuno, a., opportune, conve-
al —), to forget purposely, to nient, seasonable.
consign to oblivion. Oposición, /., opposition.
185
Opo] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Orl

Opositor, m., opposer, opponent. Oreja, ear


/., lug. ;

Opresión, /., oppression. Orejano, ownerless, unbranded


a.,
Opresivo, a., oppressive. (animal).
Opresor, m., oppressor. Orfandad, /., orphanage.
Oprimir, v., to oppress, to over- Oriebre, com., worker in gold and
power, to crush. precious naetals.
Oprobio, tn., opprobrium, igno- Orfvbreria, /., gold or silver twist
miny. or braid, silver or gold work.
Optar, v., to choose, to select. Organdí, m., book muslin.
— por, to choose. Organero, m., organ-maker, organ-
Óptica, /., optics. builder.
óptieo, a., optic(al) m., opti- ; Orgánico, a., organic.
cian. Organillo, »?., barrel-organ, hand-
Optimismo, m., optimism. organ.
Optimista, com., optimist. Organización, /., organisation.
Óptimo, a., best, excellent. Organizar, v., to organise.
Opuesto, a., opposite, contrary. Órgano, m., organ, voice.
Opulencia, /., opulence, wealth. Orgullo, m., pride, haughtiness.
Opulento, a., opulent, wealthy, Orgulloso, a., proud, haughty.
rich. Oriental, a. & m.. Oriental,
Ora, adv., at present conj., ; Eastern.
whether, now. Orientarse, r.v., to take or find
Oración, /., oration, prayer, one's bearings to consider the ;

speech. course to be taken.


Orador, m., orator, speaker. Oriente, m.. Orient, East. El
Oral, a., oral. Extremo —
the Far East.,

Orar, v., to pray, to harangue, to Orifice, com., goldsmith.


ask. Orificia, /., trade of a goldsmith.
Orchilla, /., archil, true dyer's Orificio, m., orifice, aperture.
orchil, orchella-weed. Origen, m., origin, source. Cer-
Orden, m., order, regularity, ar- tificado de — , certificate of
rangement, course, rule /., ; origin.
command, order, mandate. Original, a. & m., original.
Hasta nueva ——
until further, Originalmente, adv., originally.
notice. Por su in turn. A Originar, v., to originate r.v., to
— —
-, ;

la to order. De to order. originate, to start.


De — ,

y por cuenta de, bj' order


,

Orilla, limit, border, bank,


and account of. De segunda
for
/.,
edge, selvage. Tela con una —


second rate.
, [just. {or de a una ) falsa, split —
Ordenado, a., ordinate, orderly. goods (textiles).
Ordenanza, /., method, order, Orillar, v., to put in order, to
ordinance m., orderly.
; arrange, to conclude to leave ;

Ordenar, v., to order, to command, a selvage on cloth.


to direct. Orillo, m., selvage or list of cloth.
Ordeñadero, ;»., milk-pail. Orín, m., rust.
Ordeñar, v., to milk. Orinal, m., urinal chamber-pot. ;

Ordinal, «., ordinal. Oriundo, a., originated, derived


Ordinariamente, adv., ordinarily. from.
Ordinario, a., ordinaxy, common, Orla, /., list, border, selvage,
usual m., ordinary.
; De — fringe.
regularly, commonly. Orladura, /., border, edging, list.

186
Orí] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Pac

Orlar, v., to border. Otoño, rn., autumn.


Ornamentar, v., to ornament, to Otorgador, m., consenter, granter.
adorn. Otorgamiento, m., grant, licence ;

Ornamento, ornament.
m., drawing up of a deed.
Ornar, v., to adorn, to ornament, Otorgancia, /., authorisation.
to embellish. Otorgar, v., to consent, to grant,
Ornato, m., ornament, decoration. to agree with, to stipulate to
Oro, m., gold. batido, leaf — execute.
;

gold, beaten gold. en panes — Otro, a., another, other. que —


(en libritos or libritos de — tal, another kindred spirit, such
fino), gold-leaf. en pasta {or — another.
en rieles), gold in nuggets. Otrosí, adv., moreover.
— en polvo {or polvo de — Oval, a., oval.
gold dust. — mate, gold-size,
),
Óvalo, m., oval.
dead gold. —macizo, solid gold. Oveja, /., ewe, sheep.
Hoja de — gold-foil.
—Tejos de Ovejero, m., shepherd.
— , ingots of gold.
,

de• ley, Ovejuno, a., pertaining to sheep


standard gold. or ewes. Lana ovejuna, sheep
Oropel, m., tinsel. wool.
Oropimente, m., orpiment. Ovillo, m., ball (of thread, etc.).
Orozuz, m., liquorice. Zumo de Oxálico, a., oxalic.
— Spanish liquorice.
, Oxiacanta, /., hawthorn.
Orquesta, /., orchestra, band. Oxidación, /., oxidation.
Ortografía, /., orthography, Oxidar, v., to oxidise.
spelling. Óxido, m., oxide. —
de cine, zinc-
-

Ortográfico, a., orthographical. white.


Orujo, m., skin or peel of pressed Oxígeno, m., oxygen.
grapes. Oyente, p.a-, hearing com., hearer.
;

Osadía, /., boldness, courage.


Osado, a., daring, bold. Pabellón, m., pavilion colours, flag.
;

Osar, v., to dare, to venture. Pábilo, m., mck (of candles, etc.).
Oscilación, /., oscillation. Pábulo, m., nourishment, food,
Oscilante, a., oscillating, fluctuat- ahment. [pack.
ing. Paca, /., bale, bundle, package,
Oscilar, v., to oscillate, to fluc- Pacedero, a., pasturable.
tuate. — entre 20
y 30, to Pacer, i.v., to pa.sture, to graze.
fluctuate between 20 and 30, Pachuli, m., patchouli.
to range from 20 to 30. Paciencia, /., patience.
Oscuro. See Obscuro. Paciente, a. & com., patient.
Oso, m., bear. Piel de — , bear- Pacientoniente, adv., patiently.
skin. Pacificación, /., pacification.
Ostensible,a., ostensible, apparent. Pacificar, v., to pacif^^
Ostentación, /., ostentation, ap- Pacífico, a., pacific.
pearance. Pacotilla, /., venture (goods
Ostentar, v., to show, to demon- shipped as a speculation).
strate. Pactado, a., arranged, contracted,
Ostentoso, a., ostentatious, showy. stipulated.
Ostra, /., oyster. Pactar, v., to compact, to contract,
Otomana, /., ottoman, kind of to agree upon, to stipulate.
sofa. Pacto, w., compact, contract,
Otoñal, a,., autumnal. agreement.
187
Pad] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Pal

Padecer, i.v., to suffer. De — by word of mouth.



,

Padecimiento, tn., suffering. Tomar la to take a man at



,

Padrastro, m., step-father. his word. de honor,Bajo


Padre, m., father senior.
; s, — on one's word of honour.
parents. Palaciego, a., pertaining to the
Padrino, m., god-father second, ; palace courtier.
; ni.,
protector. Palacio, ni., palace, castle.
Padrón, m., poll, register pat- ; Palada, /., shovelful.
tern. Paladar, m., palate.
Paga, /., payment, fee, pay. Palanca, /., lever.
Pagadero, a., payable. a la — Palangana, /., basin.
vista, payable at sight. en, — Palanqueta, /., small lever bar- ;

payable (or domiciled) at. shot ;dumb-bell.


Pagador, m., payer, pay-master, Palatinado, m., palatinate.
teller. Palco, m., box (at the theatre).
Pagaduría, /., paymaster's office. Palenque, >»., palisade, passage.
Pagamento, payment.
m., Palestra, /., gymnasium, wrestling
Pagar, v., to pay, to pay for, to school.
acquit. —
una visita, to return Paleta, /., fire-shovel, trowel, hod,
a visit. —
en la misma moneda, scoop palette paddle.
to pay in the same coin. al — ;

Paleto, m. (Fr., paletot), overcoat.


:

contado, to pay cash. ade- — Paliar, v., to palliate, to extenuate.


lantado, to pa}' in advance. Paliativo, a., palliative.
Hacerse — , to get paid. Palidez, /., paleness, palidity.
Pagaré, m., promissory note, Pálido, a., pale, palid.
I.O.U. Palillero, m., tooth-pick case.
Página, /., page of a book. Palillo, m., tooth-pick, knitting-
Pago, ni., payment. Pronto — needle case rolling pin. —
prompt payment. En — de, in bobbins, drumsticks.
; s,

payment of. Suspender el — Palio, m., cloak, pall.


to suspend payment. Palique, m., triñing conversation.
Pailebot [or Pailebote), m., pilot- Palisandro, m., violet wood, pali-
boat. sander.
Pais, m., country, land. Palma, /., palm-tree. Llevarse la
Paisaje, m., landscape. — to carry the day.
,

Paisano, m., countryman. Palmacristi, /., palma Christi, the


Paja, /., straw, chaff, worthless castor-oil plant.
stuff. Palmatoria, /., small candlestick.
Pajar, m., place where straw is Palmera, /., palm-tree.
kept. Palmo, m., palm. a inch by — — ,

Pajarero, m., bird-catcher. inch.


Pájaro, m., bird. Palo, m., stick, timber, wood
— mast. — de
;

Paje, m., page. de escoba, tinte, dye-wood.


cabin boy. — de Campeche, logwood.
Pajizo, a., made of straw, straw- Paloma, /., pigeon, dove.
colour. Palomar, m., pigeon-house, dove-
Pajuela, /., match. cote.
Pajuelero, m., match-maker. Palpable, a., palpable.
Pala, /., shovel, fire-shovel. Palpar, v., to feel, to touch.
Palabra, /., word, promise. A Palpitante, p.a., vibrating, pal-
media — at the least hint.
, pitating.

188
Pal] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Par

Palpitar, v., to palpitate, to flutter. figure. Hacer un —


to play a
Palustre, m., trowel. part. — jaspeado, marbled
,

Pámpana, /., vine-leaf. paper. — del Estado, Govern-


— de
Pan, m., bread, loaf, wheat, leaf ment stock. estraza,
of gold or silver. —
de azúcar, brown paper. —moneda, paper
loaf sugar. —
casero, house- money. — stamped sellado,
hold (or home-made) bread. paper, stamp. — avitelado,
— de ñor, fancy bread. — vellum. — pintado, stained
moreno, brown bread. de oro, — paper paper hanging.
;

gold leaf. marca mayor, Royal mar- ;

Pana, /., velveteen, corduroy. quilla, medium marca regu-


Panadería, /., bakehouse, baker's lar, demy. — ;

de lija, glass-
shop, profession of a baker. paper, sand-paper. secante, —
Panadero, m., baker. blotting paper, blotter. de —
Panal, m., honeycomb. seda, tissue paper. acanillado, —
Pandereta, /., tambourine. laid paper. —
majado, papier-
Pandilla, /., league, part3^ faction mache. —
satinado, glossed

;
-

ring (Stock Exchange). paper. de entapizar, wall


Panecillo, m., a small loaf of paper, paper hanging. Hoja {or
bread, roll. pliego) de —

, leaf (or sheet) of

Panes, m.pl., corn in the field. paper. Mano de quire of
Pánico, m., panic. paper. —
esmeril, emery paper.
,

Pantalla, /., lamp-shade, screen. —rayado, ruled paper. para — —


— de chimenea, fire-screen. calcar, tracing paper.

Pantalón, m., trousers, drawers. vitela, wove paper, vellum.
See Paño. Cortes para es, — de escribir, writing paper.
trouserings. Papelera, /., paper-case, writing
Pantano, m., pool, reservoir. case, escritoire, stationery-box.
Pantoque, m., bilge. Agua de — Papelería, /., stationery, station-
bilge water. er's shop.
Pantorrilla, /., calf of the leg. Papelero, m., paper maker.
Pantufla, /., slipper. Papeleta, /., slip of paper. de —
Pañero, m., woollen-draper, clo- empeño (or del monte), pawn
thier. ticket.
Pañete, m., cloth (of light body), Papelito, m., a small paper, slip.
thin coarse cloth. Papelón, m., large piece of paper,
Paño, m., cloth, woollen stuff pamphlet.
flaw, spot. — listado para
;

Paquebot, Paquebote, m., packet,


pantalones, striped trouserings. packet-boat, steam-packet.
Pañol, JM., store-room on a ship. Paquete, m., packet, parcel
—de pólvora, powder magazine packet-boat.
;

Pañolero, m., store-keeper. Par, a., equal, even. Sin


— —
Pañolón, m., long square shawl. matchless. Números es, even
Pañuelo, m., handkerchief. de — numbers.
hilo, linen handkerchief. Par, m. & /., pair, couple peer
Papagayo, m., parrot. par. laA —
jointly, equally
,
; ;

Papel, m., paper part in a play at par, without discount. la A


figure money,
;

bills. — es, doc-


;

— que, at the same time. Al


uments.
;

— de cartas, note- — que, as well De — en — as.


paper. — autográfico,
-

transfer broad, open, wide-open. a Ir la


Hacer — to cut a — to go halves. A más del —
.

paper. , ,

189
Par] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Par

above par. A menos [or bajo) Pardo, a., grey, drab, brown.
— below par.
, Pardusco, a., light brown, greyish.
Para, prep., for, to, in order to, Parear, v., to match, to pair.
towards. entre los dos, — Parecer, m., opinion, advice look,
between ourselves. siempre, — air, appearance. Al seem- —
;

for ever, for good. con, — ingly. Ser de to be of — ,


,

compared with, towards. opinion.


Parabién, m., compliment, felici- Parecer, i. v., to appear, to seem
tation. Dar el to congratu- — , r.v., to be like, to resemble. Si
;

late, to compliment. le parece, if you tliink fit, if


Paracaidas, m., parachute. you like it.
Parada, /., halt, stand, stop, Parecido, a., appeared like,
parade. de coches, cab- — similar.
;

rank (or stand). Pared, /., wall.


Paradero, m., halting-place
— Pareja, /., pair, couple. Correr —
whereabouts. Se ignora el con, to be on a par with, to be
de . . ., it is not known what has equalled by, to go hand in hand
become of. . . . uath.
Parado, a.,remiss, careless, inac- Parejo, a., equal.
tive ; stopped, at a standstill. Parentela, /., parentage, kindred.
Paradoja, /., paradox. Parentesco, m., kindred, relation-
Parafiua, parafñn. /., ship.
Paragonar, v., to paragon, to Paréntesis, m., parenthesis. Entre
compare, to equal. —
by parenthesis, by-the-bye.
-,

Paraguas, m., umbrella. Pareo, m., coupling, matching.


Paraíso, m., paradise. Paridad, /., parity, equality.
Paraje, m., place, residence. Pariente, m
(Parienta, /.), relation.
Paralelo, a. & m., parallel. Parladuría, /., loquacity.
Paralizado, a., paralysed, at a Parlamentar, v., to talk, to parley.
standstill, idle. Parlamentario, a. & m., par-
Paralizar, v., to paralyse. liamentary, member of parlia-
Paramento, m., ornament, embel- ment.
lishment. Parlamento, m., parliament ;
par-
Parangón, m., paragon, model, ley.
comparison. Paro, m., stoppage. — forzoso,
Parangonar, v., to paragon, to lock-out.
match, to compare. Párpado, m., eyelid.
Parar, stop, to halt, to
v., to Parpalla, /., coin, valued at twD
happen r.v., to stop, to halt. cuartos.
Sin —
incessantly.
;

mientes
,
— Parque, m., park.
en, to consider. Parquedad, /., parsimony.
Pararrayo, m., lightning-rod, Parra, /., vine.
lightning-conductor. Párrafo, m., paragraph. Echar
Parasol, m., parasol. un —
to have a chat.
,

Parcamente, adv., sparingly. Parrillas, f.pL, gridiron, grate,


Parcial, a., partial, partisan. furnace, grating.
Parcialidad, /., partiality. Parroquia, /., parish ; custom,
Parcidad, /., parsimony. Buena — ,
good-\vill.
Parco, a., sparing, scanty, mode- Parroquiano, m., parishioner ;

rate. customer.
Parche, m., parchment, patch. Parte, /., part, portion, share.

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Par] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Pas

side, party m., report, notice. Parvedad, /., littleness, minute-


——
;

En partly, in part.
,
En ness.
gran -
largely. De ocho Parvo, a., small, little.
días a esta
•,


within the last , Pasa, /., raisin. Ciruela prune. —

,

eight days. Ir a la (or en Pasada, /., passage.



——por
s)
to go halves. Por todas
, s, Pasadero, a., supportable, pass-
on all sides, everywhere. able.
esto, —por aquello, partly Pasadizo, m., narrow passage.
by this, partly by that. Hacer Pasado, a., passed, past rotten.
— —
;

todo de su to do all in one's En lo in the past. El mes


,


,

power. De algún tiempo a esta last month. Lo pasado


— for some time (past). El
,
— ,

pasado está,what is done can-


oficial, the official report. not be undone. —s dos días,
Partible, a., divisible, separable. after two days.
Partición, /., partition, division. Pasador, m., bolt (of a lock), bolt-
Participación, /., participation pin, linch-pin, cotter, marline-
co-partnership. Cuenta en — spike sieve
; (S.A.) lace.
;

joint account. Pasaje, m., passage, fare, passage


Participar, v., to participate to money.
inform, to give notice. de, to — ;

Pasajero, a., transient m., ;

share. passenger, traveller.


Partícipe, a., participant, sharing ;
Pasamanar, w., to lace, to make
com., partner. ribbons, trimming, etc.
Particular, a., particular, special, Pasamanería, /., passementerie,
p ivate. En —
particularly, in trimming, lace-work.
particular. —
(on an envelope),
-,

Pasamanero, m., lace-maker.


private. Pasamano, m., balustrade trim- ;

Particular, m., particular, topic ;


ming (Naut.) gangway.
;

private gentleman, [peculiarity. Pasaporte, m., passport.


Particularidad, /., particularity. Pasar, v., to pass, to spend
Particularmente, adv., particu- to surpass, to exceed.
r.v.,
revista, — ;

larly, especially, namely. to muster, to review. de —


Partida, /., departure item, ; largo, to pass by without stop-
entry, annotation, clause ping. Pasa al frente, carried
parcel, lot. doble, double— ;

forward. Pasa a la vuelta,


entry (book-keeping). simple, —
-
carried over. —
el tiempo, to
single entry. pass (or spend) the time. por —
Partidario, m., partisan. Ser — alto, to overlook, not to take
de, to be in favour of. notice. —
por encima, to over-
Partido, m., party advantage, ; come difficulties. ¿ Cómo lo
profit, utility treaty, agree- pasa usted How do you do
ment. Sacar de, to take
;

— — con poco, to be
se
?

satisfied
?

advantage of, to benefit by. with a — de bueno, to


little. se
Tomar un —
to resolve. , be too good. Un buen — a

,

Partir, v., to part, to divide to competency. •


a nueva
depart to distribute.
; la — ;

cuenta, to place to new account.


diferencia, to split the differ- Ya se le pasará, he will (soon)
ence. A —
del 1° de Marzo, on get over it. fment.
and after the 1st of March. Pasatiempo, m., pastime, amuse-
Partitura, /., score (of music or Pascua, /., Easter, Christmas.
opera) Felices —
s, a happy Christmas.

191
Pas] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Pea

Pase, m., pass, passport. clear, evident /., patent,


;

Pasear, v., to walk r.v., to take warrant, commission. Letras


— —
;

a walk. —

s, letters patent. de
Paseo, m., walk. Dar un to — , sanidad, bill of health.
take a walk. limpia, clean bill of health.
Pasible, a., passible, liable (to). — de invención, patent. de —
Pasillo, m., a short step, narrow navegación, pass. sucia, —
passage basting-stitch.
; foul bill of health.
Pasión, passion.
/., Patentizar, v., to make clear or
Pasivo, a., passive m., liabil- ; e\'ident.
ities. See Activo. Paternidad, /., paternit3^
Pasmar, v., to marvel, to wonder. Paterno, a., paternal.
Pasmo, m., spasm, astonishment, Patético, a., pathetic.
wonder. Patín, m., skate de ruedas, —
Pasmoso, a., marvellous, wonder- roller-skate.
ful. v., to skate, to glide, to
Patinar,
Paso, ni., pace, step, passage, skid.
footstep passport, pass. A Patio, m., court; pit (theatre).
cada —
(or — —a
;

), step by Palo, m., goose.


,

step, slowl3^ Apretar el — to Patraña, /., falsehood, fib.



,

hasten. Salir del to get out Patria, /., native country', father-
De — by the
,

of a difficulty. land.
way. De — para, on the way
,

Patrimonio, m., patrimony.


to, en Al — que,
route for. Patriota, com., patriot.
whilst. Dar — to take s, steps. Patriótico, a., patriotic.
Pasta, paste
/., pasteboard Patriotismo, m., patriotism.
pulp. Media —
; ;

roan leather ; Patrocinar, v., to favour, to pa-


half leather binding. Libro en tronise.
— book paper
-, in — de (cover). Patrocinio, m., protection, patron-
tafilete, morocco binding. age.
Pastel, m., pie woad ; ; crayon. Patrón, m., patron, master (of a
Pastilla, /., cake, flake lozenge, ; ship), landlord pattern, sam-
;

pastille. See Jabón. ple, stencil, stencil-plate.


Pasto, m., pasture. A abun- — Patrono, m., master (of a ship),

,

dantly. A todo ad libitum. employer.



,

Ser de las llamas, to be burnt Patrulla, /., patrol.


(or consumed). Patrullar, v., to patrol.
Pastorear, v., to graze, to pasture. Paulatinamente, adv., gently,
Pastoreo, m., pasturing. slowl}', by
degrees.
Pastura, /., pasture, fodder. Paulatino, a., slow, gradual.
Pasturaje, m., pasturage. Pausa, /., pause, interruption.
Pata, /., foot duck. de — Pausadamente, adv., slowly, deli-
A—
;

cabra, crowbar. on foot. berately.


A —
liana [or a la la liana), — ,

Pausado, a., slow, deliberate,


plainly. quiet.
Patada, /., kick. Pausar, v., to pause, to cease.
Patata, potato.
/., Pauta, /., ruled paper, rule, guide,
Patear, v., to kick. pattern, example, model.
Patentado, a., patented. Pautar, v., to rule lines on paper.
Patentar, v., to patent. Pava, /., turkey-hen.
Patente, a., patent, manifest. Peaje, m., toll, toll-money.

192
Pav] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Pel

Pavimento, m., pavement. Pedrisco, m., hail-stone.


Pavo, m., turkey. real, peacock. — Pega, /., varnish, pitch ;
gang.
Pavonar, v., to give iron or steel Pegadizo, a., clammy,
sticky,
a bluish colour. viscous, catching.
Pavor, m., fear, dread, terror. Pegajoso, a., sticky, viscous,
Pavoroso, a., awful, formidable, catching, adhesive.
fearful. Pegar, v., to join, to unite, to
Paz, peace. En — quit(s), stick, to beat y.v., to stick,
/.,

;
,

clear. Dejar en —
-
, to leave to adhere. fuego, to set
alone. Hacer las paces, to make fire (to).
it up, to become friends again. Peinada, combing.
Pe, /., the letter "p." De apa, — Peinado,
/.,
a. & m., well-combed
entirely, from top to bottom. hair, coiffure.
Peca, /., freckle, speck, spot. Peinador, m., hairdresser dress- ;

Pecado, m., sin. ing-gown.


Pecar, v., to sin, to err. por — Peinar, v., to comb.
carta de más (or de menos), to Peine, m., comb. fino, fine (or —
err on the higher (or lower) side. small tooth) comb.
Pechera, /., shirt-front. Peineta, /., convex comb for the
Pecho, Mi., breast, chest. Hombre hair, dress comb.
de — a firm spirited man.
, Pelada, /., pelt. [almond.
Hombre de pelo en a brave — , Peladilla, /., sugar-almond, burnt-
man. Tomar a s, to take to — Pelado, a., plucked, bared, de-
heart. corticated, without hair, bare;
Pechuga, /., breast of a fowl. cut.
Pecuario, a., pertaining to cattle. Pelar, v., to pluck, to skin, to
Peculiar, a., peculiar. shell. — selas, to execute any-
Pecuniario, a., pecuniary. thing with vigour.
Pedacito, m., small bit. Peldaño, m., step (of stairs).
Pedal, m., pedal. Pelea, /., battle, combat, fight,
Pedalier, m., pedals (on a bicycle). struggle.
Pedazo, m., piece, bit, lump. Pelear, i^., to fight, to struggle.
Hecho — s, (smashed or broken) Pelerina, /., pelerine, cape.
into bits (or pieces). Peletería, /., trade and shop of a
Pedernal, m., flint. furrier, fur-skins, peltry.
Pedestal, m., pedestal. Peletero, m., furrier.
Pedido, m., order, request p.p., Peliagudo, a., downy, furry ar-
ordered, on order. en firme, — ;

duous, diñicult, knotty skilful, ;


;

positive order. ingenious.


Pedimento, m., petition. A on — Película, pellicle, film. — foto-
petition. —
de despacho,
,

gráfica,
/.,
photographic film.
application for clearance (at Peligrar, v., to be in danger
Custom House). (distress or peril) ; to risk, to
Pedir, I.V., to ask, to beg, to peti- endanger.
tion, to solicit, to order, to Peligro, m., danger, peril, risk.
demand. —
cuenta.s, to call Correr — to be in danger.
,

to account. See Boca. Peligroso, a., dangerous, perilous.


Pedrera, /., quarry, stone-pit. Pelillo, m., short hair, trifle.
Pedrería, /., collection of precious Pararse en s, —
to stick at
stones, jewels. [dary. trifles. Reparar en s, to take —
Pedrero, m., stone-cutter, lapi- offence at trifles.
193
7—(1696)
Pel] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Pep

Pelleja, skin stripped off


/., an Pendolista, com., penman.
animal. See Zalea. Pendón, ;»., standard, banner,
Pellejería, ./., leather cloth. pennon.
Pellejero, m., furrier, leather- Péndulo, rn., pendulum.
dresser, [peel Penetrable, a., penetrable.
Pellejo, m., skin, hide, felt, pelt Penetración,/., penetration, acute-
Pelliza, /., pelisse, fur cloak. ness, sagacit}'.
Pellizcar, v., to pinch. Penetrante, a., penetrating, sharp,
Pelo, >»., hair, down, pile, nap piercing, clear-sighted, keen.
hair-spring in watches ; raw Penetrar, v., to penetrate, to
silk, grain of wood. Venir a pierce, to pass through to ;

to come to the purpose. A fathom, to comprehend to



;

contra against the grain permeate, to pervade.


A — for the purpose.
,

Al — Penetrativo, a., penetrative.


finely.
,


de cameUo {or de — Peninsula, /., peninsula.
cabra de Angora), mohair. Peninsular, a., peninsular.
Peloso, a., hairy, downy. Penique, »i., penny.
Pelota, /., ball (for games, etc.). Penitencia, /., penitence, penance.
Pelotilla, /., small ball, pellet. Penol, m. (Naut.), yard-arm.
Pelotón, m., large ball platoon. ;
Penoso, a., painful, grievous,
Peltre, m., pewter. distressing.
Peltrero, ni., pewterer. Pensamiento, m., thought pans3^ ;

Peluca, /., wig reprimand. ; Pensar, ¡.v., to think, to consider,


PeliU'he, nt., plush. to intend to feed cattle. Sin

;

Peludo, a., hairy. thoughtlessh\


,

Peluquería, /., hairdresser's shop Pensativo, a., pensive, thoughtful.


or saloon. Pensión, /., pension board. es ; —
Peluquero, m., hairdresser, hair- para los ancianos, old-age pen-
cutter, %\-ig-maker, barber. sions. —
completa, full board.
Pena, /., pain, penalty, sorrow, Pensionar, v., to pension.
punishment, care, anxiety. A Pensionista, com., pensioner ;

duras —
s, with great difficulty.

boarder.
So —
de, under penalty of. Pentecostés, w., \Vhitsuntide.
Penacho, ni., tuft, crest, plumes. Penúltimo, a., penultimate, last
Penal, a., penal. but one.
Penalidad, /., penalty. Penuria, /., penury, indigence.
Penar, v., to suffer pain r.v., to ; Peña, /., rock.
grieve, to mourn. Peñasco, m., large rock.
Pendencia, /., quarrel, dispute. Peñascoso, a., rocky.
Pendenciero, a., quarrelsome. Peón, m., foot soldier, pedestrian ;

Pender, v., to impend, to be day labourer pawn, chessman. ;

imminent, to depend. Peonza, /., top (toy).


Pendiente, a., pendent, impend- Peor, a. & adv., worse, worst.
ing pending. Cuenta out- — -— que — worse and worse. Y,
— —
, • ,
;

standing account. Deuda lo que es and, to make



,

balance unpaid. de pago, matters worse.


pending payment. Pepinillos, m.pl., pickled cucum-
Pendiente, /., slope ; m., ear-ring, bers.
pendant. Pepino, m., cucumber.
Péndola, /., pendulum. Reloj de Pepita, /., seed, pip, kernel ;

-
— ,
pendulum clock. nugget.
194
Pep] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Per

Pepsina, /., pepsin. Peregrinar, v., to go on a pilgrim-


Pequenez, /., smallness, littleness ;
age, to travel.
youth. Peregrino, a., foreign, strange,
Pequeño, a., small, little short ; ;
wonderful travelling abroad
; ;

young. m., pilgrim.


Pera, /., pear. Perejil, m., parsley.
Peral, m., pear-tree. Perenne, a., perennial, perpetual.
Percal, m., percale, print. Perentorio, a., peremptory, deci-
Percallna, /., percaline, lining sive.
book muslin — para forros,
;

Pereza, /., laziness, idleness, slow-


linings. ness.
Percance, m., perquisite mis- ; Perezoso, a., lazy, careless, idle.
chance, misfortune, mishap. Perfección, /., perfection.
Percatar, v., to think, to consider ;
Perfeccionamiento, m., finishing,
to take care, to be on one's perfecting, completion, im-
guard. provement.
Percepción, /., perception, notion. Perfeccionar, v., to perfect, to
Perceptible, a., perceptible. complete, to finish. — se en,
Percha, /., perch nap
; clothes- ; to makeoneself perfect in.
rack, hat-stand ;
perch (fish). Perfectamente, adv., perfectly,
Perchar, v., to raise the nap on completely, all right.
cloth. Perfecto, a., perfect, complete.
Percibir, to receive, to collect
v., ;
Perfidia, /., perfidy, treachery,
to perceive, to comprehend. foul play.
Percusión, /., percussion. Pérfido, a., pei-fidious, treacherous.
Perdedor, m., loser. Perfil, m., profile, outline.
Perder, i.v., to lose, to miss, to Perforación, /., perforation.
spoil r.v., to go astray, to be Perforado, a., perforated, full of
;

lost, to be spoiled. la ocasión, — holes.


to let the opportunity slip. Perforar, v., to perforate, to pierce.
— de vista, to lose sight of. Perfumar, v., to perfume.

Echar a to spoil.
, See Perfumería, /., perfumery, per-
Terreno. fumer's shop.
Pérdida, /., loss. Fuerte heavy — Pergamino, m., parchment, vel-

,

loss. Dejar una to show a , lum.


loss. Pericia, /., skill, knowledge.
Perdigón, m., young partridge. Periferia, /., circumference, fringe.
— es, small shot. Perilla, /., tuft of hair on the chin ;

Perdiz, /., partridge. small pear ; knob, button, or


Perdón, m., pardon. pommel. De — to the purpose,
,

Perdonable, a., pardonable. at the proper time.


Perdonar, v., to pardon, to excuse. Perillán, ni., rascal, knave.
No —
esfuerzo [or medios), to Periódicamente, adv., periodically.
spare no effort (or means). Periódico, a., periodical m.,
Perdurable, a., perpetual, lasting. newspaper, periodical. de
;


Perdurar, v., to last, to endure. modas, fashion journal.
Perecedero, a., perishable. Periodismo, m., journalism.
Perecer, i.v., to perish. ahogado, — Periodista, m., journalist.
to be drowned. Período, m., period, time.
Peregrinación, /., peregrination, Peritaje, m., survey, surve5dng.
pilgrimage, travelhng abroad. Gasto de — , surveying fees.

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Perito, a., skiliul, experienced ;


Perpetuidad, /., perpetuity, dura-
m., connoisseur, judge, ex- tion.
pert, appraiser, surveyor. — Perpetuo, a., perpetual.
calígrafo, hand^\Titing expert. Perplejidad, /., perplexity.
Perjudicar, V. (a), to prejudice, to Perplejo, a., perplexed, puzzled.
injure, to cause damage. Perra, /., female dog copper ;

Perjudicial, a., prejudicial, harm- coin. ^


ful. Perro, ?«., dog. —
de muestra,
Perjuicio, )«., prejudice, injury, pointer. —
de presa, bull-dog.
harm, detriment. Sin — with-
, Persecución, /., persecution, mo-
out prejudice, reserving one's lestation.
rights,Anthout liability. Perseguidor, m., persecutor.
Perjurar, to perjure.
v., Perseguir, i.v., to persecute, to
Perla, pearl
/., pearl type. Da pursue.

;

s, much to the purpose Perseverancia, /., perseverance.


excellently. Blanco de s, — Perseverante, a., perseverant, per-
sistent.
pearl white.
Perlasa, /., pearl-ash. Perseverar, v., to persevere.
Perlino, a., pearl-coloured. Persiana, /., blind. -s, Venetian
• —
Permanecer, i.v,, to remain, to last, blinds.
to endure. Persistencia, /., persistence.
Permanencia, /., permanency, Persistente, a., persistent.
sta}-, duration. Persistir, v., to persist.
Permanente, a., permanent, dura- Persona, /., person. En in — ,

ble, lasting. person, personally.


Permisible, a., permissible. Personaje, m., personage.
Permisión, /., permission, leave. Personal, a., personal, particular
Permiso, m., permission, leave, private m., staff. Cuenta
; — ;

licence, permit, warrant, pass. personal account.


— de salida, export licence. Personalidad, /., personality.
Permitir, v., to permit, to let, to Personalmente, adv., personally.
allow, to afford. Personarse, r.v., to appear person-
Permuta, /., exchange, barter. ally. — en, to call at, to appear
Permutar, v., to exchange, to persona 11 \' at.
barter. Perspectiva, /., perspective, out-
Pernicioso, a., pernicious. look, prospect, view. [ness.
— Perspicacia, /., perspicacity, keen-
Perno, m., pin, spike, bolt.
hook — de Perspicaz, a., perspicacious, clear-
— de
gancho, bolt.
argolla, ring bolt. de sighted, acute.
cadena, chain bolt. de mor- — Perspicuidad, /., perspicuity.
daza, fish-bolt. Perspicuo, a., perspicuous, clear.
Pernoctar, v., to pass the night, to Persuadir, v. (a), to persuade, to
sit up
at night. induce r.v., to be convinced.
;

Pero, but, except


conj., ; m., Persuasión, /., persuasion.
fault, defect, objection. Persuasivo, a., persuasive.
Peróxido, m., peroxide. Pertenecer, i.v., to belong to, to
Perpendicular, a., perpendicular. appertain, to concern, to per-
Perpendículo, m., plummet. tain.
Perpetración, /., perpetration. " Perra chica " and " perra gorda " are
1
Perpetrar, v., to perpetrate. used colloquially by Spaniards for " half-
Perpetuar, ?;., to perpetuate. penny " and " penny " respectively.

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Per] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTI ONARY [Pic

Perteneciente, a., belonging, apper- Pescador, m., fisherman, fisher,


taining. angler.
Pertenencia, /., appurtenance, be- Pescante, m., crane coach-box, ;

^longing. box-seat.
Pértica, /., perch (measure). Pescar, v., to fish, to angle. Caña
Pértiga, /., long pole or rod. de —fishing-rod.
,

Pertinacia, /., pertinancy, obsti- Pescuezo, m., neck.


nacy. Pesebre, m., crib, rack, manger.
Pertinaz, a., pertinacious, obsti- Peseta, /., Spanish coin worth
nate. about lOcL, equivalent to 4
Pertinente, a., pertinent, concern- reales. {See 3Ioney, appendix.)
ing. Pésimo, a., very bad.
Pertrechar, v., to supply with Peso, m., weight, heaviness ba- ;

ammunition and arms. lance, scales importance, con-


Pertrechos, m.pl., ammunition, sequence, moment dollar.
;


arms tools, instruments.
;
— fuerte (or duro), dollar.
;

De —
navales, naval stores. of moment, weight.
of due
Perturbación, /., perturbation, Esto se cae de su that goes — ,

confusion. without saying. neto [or —


Perturbar, i^., to perturb, to disturb. limpio), net weight. bruto —
Perversidad, /., perversit}-. {or sucio), gross weight.
Perversión, /., perversion. Pespuntar, v., to back-stitch.
Perverso, a., perverse. Pespunte, m., back-stitching, back-
Pervertir, i.v., to pervert. seam.
Pesa, /., weight. Pesquisa, /., incjuiry, investigation.
Pesadamente, adv., heavily, slowly. — oficial, official investigation.
Pesadez, /., heaviness, slowness ;
Pestaña, /., e^-elash.
gravit}', weight. Peste, /., pest, plague.
Pesadilla, /., nightmare ; béte PestiUo, m., bolt.
noire. Petaca, /., tobacco-pouch.
Pesado, a., heav}', tedious, weighty, Petardo, m., petard, cheat, fraud,
troublesome, hard, tiresome. hoax.
Pesadumbre, /., heaviness, gra- petition,
vity, grief, trouble.
Petición,
mand, request.
/.,
A —claim,at the
de-
de,
Pesalicores, m., hydrometer. request of.
Pésame, m., condolence. Dar el Petróleo, m., petroleum, mineral
— to sympathise.
, oil.
^
Pesar, m., sorrow, grief, concern, Pez, /., pitch, tar fish.
disappointment. de,A — Piadoso, a., pious.
;

notwithstanding, in spite of. Piano, Pianoforte, m., piano,


Pesar, v., to weigh to repent, to
; pianoforte. —
de cola, grand
grieve to examine, to con-
; piano. —
vertical, upright piano.
sider. Pica, /., pike.
Pesaroso, a., sorrowful. Picada, /., puncture.
Pesca, /., fishing, angling. Picadero, m., riding school.
Pescadera, /., fish-kettle, fish-pan. Picadillo,ni., minced meat, hash.
Pescadería, /., fish-market. Picadura, /., puncture, pricking,
Pescadero, m., fishmonger. gusset in clothes.
Pescado, m., fish. ^ —
en esca-
beche, pickled fish. de — 1 " Pescado " and " Pez," fish. " Pes-
cado ",is used when referring to fish as food,
concha, shellfish. whereas " pez " means a fish in the water.

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Picante, a., piquant, pungent, Pigmento, m., pigment.


sharp, cutting. Pignoración,/., pledging, mortgage.
Picaporte, w., picklock knocker. ; Pignorar, v., to pledge. ^
Picar, v., to prick, to pierce, to Pignoraticio, a., mortgage, per-
sting, to itch, to pique r.v., ; taining to a pledge.
to be ofíended. Pila, /., stone basin or trough for
Picardía, /., knavery, roguery, water font pile, stillage,

;
;

deceit. heap. Nombre de Christian ,

Picaresco, a., knavish, roguish. name.


Picaro, a., knavish, mischievous, Pilar, m., pillar, column, post.
slj' m., rogue, knave.
; PUdora, /., pill.
Pichel, ni., mug, tankard. Pillaje, ni., pillage.
Pichón, ni., pigeon. Pillar, v., to pillage, to plunder ;

Pico, m., beak, bill peak ;


to seize.
pick(axe) balance or odd Pilón, m., trough, counter-
pile,
money
;

mouth. Veinte libras poise, heap. — de azúcar, sugar


y — ,
;

twenty pounds and some loaf.


odd shillings. s y cabos — Pilotaje, m., pilotage.
pendientes, odds and ends. Piloto, m., pilot. práctico, —
Pie, m., foot, leg, footing, basis. coast pilot.
A— on foot. Al — at foot. Pimentero, m., pepper-box, pep-
A — enjuto, without trouble,
, ,

per-tree.
A — firme, steadfastly. En — Pimentón, m., cayenne pepper.
upright, standing. Poner en — Pimienta, /., pepper.

.

to raise. Ponerse en to Pimiento, m., cayenne pepper



, ;

stand. Quedar en to hold , pepper-tree.


(or stand) good. See Cabra, Pimpollo, ni., sprout, shoot, bud.
Letra. Pináculo, m., pinnacle.
Piedad, /., piety, pity. Pinar, »?., pine forest.
Piedra, /., stone, hail, gravel. Pinaza, /., pinnace.
— de amolar, whetstone, grind- Pincel, ni., pencil, brush.
ing-stone. —
caliza, limestone. Pincelada, /., stroke mth a pencil
— pcmez, pumice-stone. No or brush.
dejar —
por mover, to leave no Pingüe, a., fat, rich, abundant,
stone unturned. See Carbón. plentiful.
— preciosa, precious stone. Pino, m., pine. —
de tea, pitch
— infernal, nitrate of silver ; pine.
caustic. Pinta, /., spot, blemish, mark,
Piel, /., skin, hide peel. Forro de print pint.
— fur. Cuello de ^es, fur
;

— ;

Pintado, a., painted, mottled


— —
, ;

collar. es adobadas, dressed printed. de bianco, painted


skins. —
€s verdes, undressed white.
skins. —
de topo, moleskin. Pintar, v., to paint. (S.A.) to
Libro en —
book in leather
, print (colours, etc.).
binding. Pintor, m., painter.
Pienso, m., food for cattle. Pintoresco, a., picturesque.
Pierna, /., leg, stroke. A — Pintura, /., painting, picture
suelta, at one's ease, soundl3\ paint.
1 "

al óleo, oil-painting.
mortgage
;

Pieza, /., piece, coin room, play. Pignorar" means to pledge or



;

personal property or money values, whereas


Géneros en piece goods. ,
"hipotecar" means to mortgage landed
Pífano, m., fife. I
property.

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Pinzas, f.pl-, nippers, pincers, Placer, i.v., to please.


forceps. Plácido, a., placid.
Pina, /., pine-apple. Plaga, /., plague, misfortune, tor-
Piñón, m., pinion. ment.
PÍO, a., pious. Plagar, v., to plague.
Piola, /., house-line, cord. Plan, m., plan, plane, design,
Pipa, /., tobacco-pipe, pipe (liquid project.
measure of two hogsheads). Plana, /., page of a book, plain.
Pique, ni., pique ; bottom, ground. Planada, /., plain.
Irse a - — to founder, to go to the Plancha,/., plate; smoothing-iron,
bottom.
-,

Echar a —
to sink (a iron, sheet.
flat-iron, de —
ship). A — Estar
in danger.
,

acero, steel plate. de cobre, —


a —
,

de, to be on the point of. copper plate. de blindaje,—


Piqué, m., piqué (cloth). armour plate.
Piqueta, /., pickaxe, mattock, Planchado, m., ironing, laundry.
pitcher. Planchar, v., to iron linen.
Pirata, m., pirate. Planchear, v.^ to plate, to sheath,
Piratería, /., piracy. to cover \vith metal.
Pirita, /., pyrites. Plancheta, /., flat piece of metal.
Pirotécnica, /., pyrotechnics. Planeta, m., planet.
Pirotécnico, m., manufacturer of Piano, a.., plain, flat, level m., ;

fireworks, pyrotechnist. plan, draft, plain, ground-plot.


Pisada, /., footstep, footprint. De — , flatly.
Pisapapeles, m., paper-weight. Planta, plant, sole of the foot
Pisar, v., to tread, to trample. plan.
/.,
De — -, anew, from the
;

Piso, m., tread, floor, pavement, foundation.


story. —
bajo, ground floor. Plantación, /., plantation.
Pisotear, z^., to trample. Plantador, m., planter.
Pista, /., trace, track, footprint, Plantar, v., to plant, to ñx, to
clue. stand. Dejar plantado, to leave
Pistola, /., pistol. in the lurch.
Pistón, m., piston percussion- ;
Plantear, v., to plan, to trace.
cap. PlantUla, /., model, copy.
Pita, /., agave ; thread of the Plantío, ni., planting, plantation,
agave. ground.
PitiUo, m., cigarette. Plantón, m., shoot sentry. Tener

;

Pito, m., pipe, whistle. a alguno de , to keep one


Pivote, VI., pivot. waiting.
Pizarra, /., slate. Plañir, to lament.
z^.,

Pizarral, m., slate-quarry. Plasmar, to mould.


w.,

Pizarrero, m., slater. Plástica, /., art of moulding.


Pizarrín, m., slate-pencil. Plata, /., silver, plate (S.A.)
Pizca, /., mite, whit, jot. money. —
labrada, wrought
;

Placa, plate, photographic silver. Vajilla de silver —



,
/.,
plate (Mex.) check for bag-
;
plate. Barra de silver bar. ,

Platabanda, band of flat iron.


Pláceme, m., compliment of con- Plataforma,
/.,
platform. /.,

gratulation. giratoria, turntable.
Placentero, a., pleasant, agree- Plátano, m., plane-tree, plantain-
able, joyful, merry. tree.
Placer, m., pleausure, consent. Platea, /., pit (theatre).

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Plateado, a., silvered, plated. debate, strife. Poner — (a


Plateadura, /., plating, silvering. alguien), to sue.
Platear, v., to silver. Plenamente, adv., fully,completely.
Platería, /., silversmith's shop. Plenario, a., complete, full.
Platero, m., silversmith. de — Plenitud, /., plenitude, fullness.
oro, goldsmith. Pleno, a., full. s poderes, full —
Plática, /., discourse, conversa- powers.
tion pratique, leave to come Plétora, /., plethora, congestion.
on shore.
;


libre, pratique. Pliego, Hi., sheet of paper tender,
— —
;

Admitir un buque a libre offer. s cerrados, sealed


to allow a vessel pratique or orders.
leave to come on shore. Pliegue, m., fold, ply, crease,
Platicar, v., to converse, to talk. plait.
Platillo, m. (dim.), small dish, Plomada, /., plumb, plummet.
saucer. Cuerda de — plumb-line. -
-,

Platina, /., bed-plate, platen, Plomar, v., to fill ^vith lead.


plate. Plombagina, /., plumbago.
Platino, ni., platinum. Plomero, m., plumber.
Plato, m., plate, dish. Lista de Plomizo, a., leaden, made of lead,
— s, menu, tariff. lead-coloured.
Plausible, a., plausible, specious; Plomo, m., lead plumb, plum-
worthy of praise. met a., slate-coloured.
; - en
;


Playa, /., shore, strand, beach, galápagos, lead in pigs. Lápiz
sea-coast. — plumbago, black-lead. An-
Plaza, /., square, place, market
-,

dar con pies de , to act or —


room, space office, employ- proceed Avith great caution.
ment. En —
;

on the spot. A —perpendicularly. dulce —


Pasar —
de, to pass for.
,
,

{or afinado), refined lead.


Plazo, m., term, time writ, ; Pluma, /., feather, plume, pen.
summons, notice. A on — , Buena — good penman. Error
credit. A corto - —
at short de — ,

clerical error, pen-slip.


— Enjuga — pen-wiper.
, ,

date. A largo at long date. Porta


— penholder. — con depósito
,
,

See Vender.
Pleamar, /., high water, high tide.
,

de tinta — depósito — ( or
Plegable, a., pliable, capable of tintero )
, fountain - pen
being folded, pliant, folding. Plumaje, m., plumage.
Plegadera, folder, paper-knife. Plumero, »?., bunch of feathers,
Plegadizo, a., pliable, folding. duster.
Plegador, ;«., folder, paper-folder. Plumón, m., feather bed.
Plegadura, /., fold, crease, plaiting. Plural, a., plural.
Plegaje, m., fold, folding. Pluralidad, /., pluralitj^ majority.
Plegar, i.v., to fold, to plait, to Poblacho, m., populace, rabble,
double, to wrinkle v.imp., to ; mob.
please. Población, /., population, to\vn.
Pleiteador, m., pleader, a litigious Poblado, m., town, village.
person. Poblar, i.v., to populate, to fill, to
Pleiteante, a., litigating m., ; occupy-.
pleader, litigant. Pobre, a., poor.
Pleitear, v., to plead, to litigate. Pobreza, /., poverty, poorness.
Pleitista, m., litigious person. Poción, /., potion.
Pleito, m., litigation, law-suit. Poco, a. & adv., little. Un a — ,

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little, rather, some. —— a few. s, Polvo, m., dust, powder. s para —


—a— gently. De tiempo dientes {or s dentífricos, ——
A — shortly
,

acá, latterly. tooth powder. ^s insecticidas,

Tener en — to
,

afterwards. , insect powder. s de Seidlitz, —


set little value on. ^ Seidlitz powders.
Podadera, /., pruning-knife. Pólvora, /., powder, gunpowder.
Podar, v., to prune trees. —
de mina, blasting-powder.
Podenco, m., hound. Polvoriento, a. See Polvoroso.
Poder, m., power, possession ;
Polvorín, m., powder-flask pow- ;

power of attorney. der-magazine.


Poder, t.v.,to be able can, may, Polvorizar, v., to pulverise.
etc. No — más, not to be able
;

Polvoroso, a., dusty.


to do more. No puedo menos Pomada, pomatum, pomade.
No — con,
/.,
de, I cannot help. — - para los labios, lip salve.
not to be able to cope with. Pomo, m., apple.
Poderhabiente, m., attorney. Pompa, /., pomp, splendour.
Poderoso, a., powerful, mighty. Pomposo, a., pompous.
Podrido, a., rotten. Ponche, m., punch (drink).
Podrir, i.v. See Pudrir. Ponchera, /., punch bowl.
Poema, m., poem. Poncho, m., kind of cloak worn in
Poesía, /., poetry. South America.
Poeta, m., poet. Ponderación, /., exaggeration,
Polaina, /., legging, gaiter. heightening.
Polar, a., polar. Ponderar, v., to weigh to exag- ;

Polea, /., pulley (collar) stud.


;
gerate, to heighten.
Policía, /., police politeness ; ; Poner, i.v., to put, to place, to set,
policy m., policeman.
; to bet, to expose, to lay (eggs) ;

Polilla, /., moth. r.v.,to set (the sun), to put on


Política, /., policj^ politics. (clothes) to become.
— un telegrama, to
; — se a,
Politico, a., politic, political, po- to begin.
lite, courteous m., politician. send a telegram. — en duda,
— question. — por
;

Padre father-in-law. to escrito, to



,

Póliza, policy.
/., de seguro,
— put —
in writing. to
se bien,
insurance policy. abierta, get on in the world, to obtain
open policy. —
dotal, endow- full information of an aflair.
ment policy. —
flotante, float- — se al día, to keep up to date.
ing policy. —
de seguro contra — se a trabajar, to set to work.
incendios, fire insurance policy. Poniente, m., west west-wind.
— de seguro marítimo, marine Pontón, m., pontoon
;

hulk of a
insurance policy. de plazo, — ship.
;

time policy. Popa, /., poop, stern. De a —


Polla, pullet, chicken.
/., proa, from stem to stern. A
Pollería,/., poultry market or shop. — ([en or de ), —
aft, abaft.
Pollero, m., poulterer.
,

Viento en —
before the wind, ;

Polio, m., chicken. prosperously, favourably. See


Polo, m., pole. Bodega.
Poltrón, a., idle, lazy, easy. Popelina, /., poplin.
Silla poltrona, easy chair. Populación. See Población.
Popular, a., popular.
^ " Poco" is used with many adjectives, and
is equivalent to " un " in English, as : poco Popularidad, /., popularit3\
satisfactory, unsatisfactory. Popularizar, v., to popularise.
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Populoso, a., populous. Portañola, /., port-hole.


Poquedad, /., scantiness, small- Portaplumas, penholder.
ness. Portar, v., to carry ; r.v., to
Poquito, a. (dim.), very little. behave, to act.
— a poco, gently. Portátil, a., portable.
Por, prep., for, by, through, as. Portavoz, m., speaking-trumpet.
Cuatro —
seis, four by six.
— Portazgo, m., toll, toll-money.
— docenas, by the dozen. Porte, m., porterage, carriage,
ciento, per cent. —
ahora, for postage demeanour, conduct
the present. —
Navidad, about tonnage, burden.
;

pagado — ;

(or at) Christmas. —


si acaso, [or franco), carriage paid (or
— —
— —
if by chance. De si, b}^ itself. free). de cartas {or s de

—— más que, however much.


-
correo), postages. debido,
(lo) tanto, therefore. ¿ Por carriage forward.
qué ? \Miy ? Portento, m., portent, prodigy,
Porcelana, /., porcelain, China wonder.
ware. Portentoso, a., portentous, pro-
Porcentaje, m. (Amer.), percentage. digious.
Porción, /., portion, part, lot. Portería, /., principal door of a
Pordiosero, m., beggar. large building, porter's lodge.
Porfía, /., obstinacy. A in — , Portero, m., porter, gate-keeper.
emulation. Portezuela, /. (dim.), small door.
Porfiado, a., obstinate, stubborn, Pórtico, m., portico, porch, hall.
opinionative. Portillo, Mí., opening, passage,
Porfiar, v., to contend, to dispute, wicket, gate. .

to persist. Porvenir, m., future, time to come.


Pórfido {or Pórfiro), m., porphyry. Pos. En —
adv., after, in pursuit
,

Pormenor, m., detail, particular. (of).


Poroso, a., porous. Posada, /., lodging, lodging-house,
Porque, conj., because. inn, tavern.
Porqué, adv., why. See Por. Posar, v., to lodge, to board, to
El — the cause, the motive.
, perch, to sit down, to repose, to
Porquería, /., nastiness, filth. rest.
Porra, /., stick. Posadero, m., innkeeper, landlord.
Porrillo, A —
, copiously. Posdata, /., postcript.
Portalón, m., gangway. Posdatar. See Posfechar.
Porta, /., gun-port, port-hole. Poseedor, m., possessor, holder,
Portada, /., portal, porch frontis- ; owner. —
de acciones, share-
piece, title-page. holder.
Portador, »?., bearer, carrier, en- Poseer, v., to hold, to possess. —
dorsee. El buque de la — una lengua, to know a language.
mercancía, the vessel carrying Posesión, /., possession.
the goods. Posesionarse, r.v. (de), to take
Portal, m., porch, portico, gate possession of.
of a town. Posfecha, /., post-date.
Portamanteo, m., portmanteau. Posfechar, v., to post-date, to date
Portamonedas, m., purse. back.
Portaplaeas, m., photographic Posibilidad, /., possibility.
plate-holder. Posibilitar, v., to render possible,
Portarollo, m., photographic roll- to facilitate.
holder. Posible, a., possible. — ^s, means,
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wealth. Con sus s, with (all) — Potencial, a., potential.


one's might. En lo (or En — Potente, a., potent, powerful,
cuanto sea —
), as far as possible. mighty.
Posiblemente, adv., possibly. Potra, /., filly, foal.
Posición, /., position, situation. Potro, m., colt, foal.
Positivo, positive, sure, certain.
a., Pozal, m., bucket, pail.
De — certainly, without doubt.
, Pozo, m., well.
Posponer, i.v., to postpone, to Práctica, /., practice. Llevar a la
place one thing after another. — ,to put into execution.
Posta, /., post-house, post, mail- Practicable, a., practicable, fea-
coach. A — on purpose. Por sible.

,

la in haste, post-haste.
, Practicaje, m., pilotage.
Postal, a., postal. Prácticamente, adv., practically.
Poste, m., post, pillar. Practicar, v., to practise, to per-
Postergar, v., to leave behind, to form.
delay, to retard, to short-ship. Práctico, a., practical, skilful,
Posteridad, /., posterity. [later. expert ; m., practiser ;
prac-
Posterior, a., posterior, follouing, titioner expert
;
;
pilot.
Posterioridad, /., posteriority. Pradera (Pradería), /., meadow,
Postigo, >M., wicket, small door. meadow-land, pasture-grounds.
Postizo, a., artificial, false. Prado, m., lawn, field, meadow,
Dientes — s, false teeth. pasture-ground a walk in;

Postor, bidder at an auction.


ni., Madrid.
Al mejor —
to the highest , Preámbulo, m., preamble, preface.
bidder. Prebenda, /., prebend, sinecure.
Postración, /., prostration, dejec- Precario, a., precarious.
tion, depression. Precaver, v., to prevent r.v., to ;

Postrado, a., prostrate, prostrated. be on one's guard, to take pre-


Postrar, v., to prostrate, to ex- cautions. —
se de, to guard
haust, to debilitate. against.
Postre, «., last in order m., Precedencia, /., precedence, pre-

;

dessert. la A , in the long ference.


run, at last. Precedente, a., precedent, preced-
Postrero, a., last. ing, foregoing, former.
Póstula, /., solicitation, petition. Preceder, v., to precede, to go
Postulación, /., postulation, peti- before. Lo que precede, the
tion. foregoing.
Postular, z'., to postulate, to solicit, Precepto, m., precept, order.
to seek for. Preceptor, m., preceptor, master,
Postumo, a., posthumous.- teacher.
Postura, /., posture, position, Preciar, v., to value, to appraise ;

situation bid, bet, wager r.v., to boast, to pride oneself in.



;
;

agreement, contract. se de, to be proud of.


Potable, a., potable, drinkable. Precinta, /., strap of wood, iron
Potaje, ni., pottage. or leather to secure the corners
Potasa, /., potash. of boxes.
Potasio, m., potassium. Precintar, z;., to fasten or strap the
Pote, m., jug, pot, jar. corners of packages to fasten ;

Potencia, /., power, possibility. up a box or packet, to mark


Las Grandes s, the (Great) — with lead and string.
Powers. Precinto, m., act of strapping ;

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sealed strap with which trunks Predicar, v., to preach. en —


and parcels, etc., are bound. desierto, to labour in vain.
Precio, m., price. —
fijo, fixed
— Predicción, /., prediction.
price. — justo, fair price. Predilección, /., predilection.
de venta, selling price. de — Predilecto, a., favourite.
compra, purchase-money. A — Predio, m., landed property, farm.
ínfimo, at a verj^ low price. — Predominante, a., predominant,
medio, average price. de— prevailing.
fábrica, cost price, net cost. Predominar, II., to predominate, to


— como antes, price as before. overrule, to prevail.
antiguo, old price, price as Predominio, m., predominance,
before. — corriente, market prevalence.
price, price current. — de Preeminencia, /., pre-eminence.
mercado, ruling or market price. Preeminente, a., pre-eminent.
— redondo, all-round price.
— Prefacio, m., preface.
— último, lowest price. Preferencia, /., preference, choice.
moderado {or arreglado), mod- Dar la — to give the prefer-

,

erate price. neto, net price. ence (or refusal).


Precioso, a., precious, valuable. Preferente, a., pre-eminent, pre-
Precipicio, m., precipice. ferring.
Precipitación, /., precipitation, Preferible, a., preferable.
precipitancy. Preferir, i.v., to prefer.
Precipitadamente, adv., precipi- Prefijo, m., prefix.
tately, hastily, rashly. Pregón, m., publication, public
Precipitado, a., precipitate, hasty, crying.
abrupt, rash. Pregonar, v., to cry, to proclaim,
Precipitar, v., to precipitate. to publish. [crier.
Precipitoso, a., precipitous, rash, Pregonero, m., town or common
steep. Pregunta, /., question, query,
Precisamente, adv., precisely, ex- inquiry. Hacer una , —
to ask
actly. a question.
Precisar, v. (a), to compel, to Preguntar, v., to question, to ask,
oblige, to necessitate. to inquire, to make inquiries.
Precisión, /., precision ;necessity, Preguntón, m., inquisitive person.
obligation ;
preciseness, exact- Prejuicio, m., prejudice, bias.
ness. Prejuzgar, v., to prejudge.
Preciso, a., necessary, precise, Prelación, /., preference. —
de los
exact, punctual. Es — it is
, acreedores, prioritj^ of debt.
necessary. Instrucciones pre- Preliminar, a. & m., preliminary.
cisas, precise instructions. Preludio, m., prelude. Ser el —
Precitado, a., already mentioned, de, to introduce, to lead to.
aforesaid. Prematuro, a., premature.
Preconizar, v., to preconise, to Premeditación, /., premeditation.
proclaim. Premeditar, v., to premeditate, to
Precoz, a., precocious. think beforehand.
Precursor, a., preceding ; m., Premiar, v., to reward, to recom-
precursor, foregoer. pense.
Predecesor, m., predecessor. Premio, w., reward, recompense
Predecir, i.v., to foretell, to anti- premium. —
de seguro, rate or
;

cipate, to predict. premium of insurance. A —


Predestinar, v., to predestine. at a premium.
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Premisa, /., premise. Prescribir, v., to prescribe, to


Premura, /., pressure, haste, hurry. mark, to determine.
Preuda, /., pledge. s, accom- — Prescripción, /., prescription.
plishments, talents. s de — Prescripto, p.p., prescribed.
vestir, articles of clothing. Casa Presencia, /., presence. Hacer
de —s, broker's shop. acto de — to put in an appear-
Prendar, v., to take (or lend on) ance. — ,

de ánimo, presence of
pledges. -se de, •

to take a mind.
fancy to. Presenciar, v., to be present, to
Prendedor, m., breast-pin. ^vitness.
Prender, v., to seize, to grasp to Presentación, /., presentation, in-
imprison, to catch, to arrest
;

troduction. Carta de letter — ,


;

r.v., to take. se fuego, to of introduction.


catch fire. Presentar, v., to present, to intro-
Prendería, /., pawnbroker's shop. duce, to offer, to show r.v., ;

Prendero, m., broker, pawnbroker. to appear, to present oneself.


Prensa, /., press. Dar a la to — — reclamación, to put forward

,

publish. de copiar, copying a claim.


press. —
de lagar, wine-press Presente, a., present m., pre-
— hidráulica, hydraulic press. sent, gift. Los —
s, the persons
;

Copia de —
press-copy.
-
En present. Al —
at present.

,

{or bajo) — ,

in the press. Tener to bear in mind, to


— —
, ,

Poner en to go to press.
, keep before (one) Hacer to . ,

— tipográfica, printing press. put one in mind.


Prensado, m., lustre, gloss. Presentemente, adv., presently, at
Prensador, m., presser. present.
Prensadura, /., pressure. Presentimiento, m., presentiment.
Prensar, v., to press. Presentir, i.v., to have a presenti-
Prensista, m., pressman. ment.
Preocupación, /., preoccupation, Preservación, /., preservation.
prejudice. Preservar, v., to preserve, to keep.
Preocupar, v., to prejudice, to Preservativo, m., preservative.
preoccupy, to forejudge. Presidencia, /., presidenc3^ pre-
Preparación, /., preparation. sidentship.
Preparar, v., to prepare, to fit, to Presidente, m., president, chair-
get ready r.v., to be prepared.
; man, speaker. del Consejo, —
Preparativo, a., preparative m., ; Prime Minister.
preparation. Presidiar, v., to garrison.
Preparatorio, a., preparatory. Presidio, m., garrison, fortress,
Preponderancia, /., preponderance, assistance penal servitude.
;

overweight. Presidir, v., to preside.


Preponderar, v., to preponderate, Presilla, /., loop.
to o ver weigh, to prevail. Presión, /., pressure. Alta -,

Preponer, i.v., to set or place high pressure.
before. [vilege. Preso, m., prisoner p.p., taken. ;

Prerrogativa, /., prerogative, pri- Prestado, a. & p.p., lent. Tomar


Presa, /., seizure, capture, clutch, {or pedir) — to borrow. Dar
— —
,

hold ;
prize. to lend.
, De for a short
,

Presagio, m., presage. time.


Prescindir, v., to abstract. — de, Prestador, m., lender.
to dispense with. Prestamista, com., money-lender.
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Préstamo, wi., loan. Casa de — s, sight, advice, warning, instruc-


loan-office. A — , on {or as a) tion, prejudice.
loan. Prevenido, a., prepared, warned ;

Prestar, v., to
lend, to aid, to careful, cautious.
assist, to extend to be useful ; ; Prevenir, i. v., to prepare, to fore-
r.v., to oft'er oneself, to agree. see, to warn, to caution, to give
— se a, to be apt (or open to). notice to prevent
; r.v., to be ;

Prestatario, m., person to whom prepared.


a loan is made. Preventivo, a., preventive.
Presteza, /., quickness, speed, Prever, i.v., to foresee, to antici-
haste. pate.
Prestigio, m., prestige, fame ;
Previamente, adv., pre\'iously.
imposture. Previo, a., previous, prior.
Prestigioso, a., having prestige. Previsión, /., prevision, foresight.
Presto, a., quick, prompt, ready ;
A —
in reserve.
,

adv., soon, quickly. Priesa. See Prisa.


Presumible, a., presumable. Prieto, a., dark, blackish.
Presumido, a., presumptuous, for- Prima, premium female cou-
ward. sin.
/.,
— ;

de seguro, insurance
Presumir, v. to presume, to premium. Devolución de
— —
suppose. return premium. de expor- •

Presunción, / presumption, sup- tación, drawback.


position. Primacía, /., priority, precedence,
Presuntivo, a presumptive, sup- primacy, supremacy.
posed. See Heredero. Primario, a., principal, primary.
Presunto, a., presumed. Primavera, /., spring season ;

Presuntuoso, a., presumptuous, primrose.


vain. Primeramente, adv., first, in the
Presupuestar, v., to estimate, to first place, firstl3^
form an estimate. Primero, a., first, chief, former,
Presupuesto, m., motive, pretext, prior; rather, sooner.
aííz;., first,

estimate, calculation budget. ; De buenas a primeras, all at


Presuroso, a., hasty, prompt, once, ^\^thout more ado.
quick. Primitivo, a., primitive, original.
Pretal, »i., breastplate (of a horse). Primo, a., first m., cousin. See
;

Pretender, v., to pretend, to claim, Materia.


to solicit to try, to attempt. Primogénito, a., first-born.
— ;

a, to pretend (or aspire) to, Primor, m., beauty, exquisiteness,


to want. excellence nicet3\ ;

Pretendiente, m., pretender, can- Primoroso, a., neat, elegant, excel-


didate. lent, fine, handsome, graceful.
Pretensión, /., pretension, claim. Princesa, /., princess.
Pretexto, m., pretext. Principal, a., principal, chief
Prevalecer, i. v., to prevail, to pre- m., principal, head capital,

;

dominate. stock. Cuarto apartments ,

Prevalerse, r.v. (de), to make use on the first floor.


(of), to avail oneself (of) to ; Principalmente, adv., principally.
pre\'ail. Principe, m., prince.
Prevaricación, /., prevarication. Principiante, m., beginner.
Prevaricar, v., to prevaricate. Principiar, v. (a), to commence, to
Prevención, /., prevention, fore- begin.

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Principio, m., beginning, com- Proceder, v., to proceed, to go on,


mencement principle, origin. to come from to behave, to
Al — (or en el ),
;

at the — to conduct oneself.


act,
;

beginning, at first. A s del — Proceder, m., procedure, conduct,


mes, at the beginning of (or demeanour.
early in) the month. Bajo el Procedimiento, m., proceeding,
mismo —
on the same grounds.
, procedure, process.
Prior, prior, preceding.
a., Procesar, v., to prosecute, to sue,
Prioridad, /., priority. Obliga- to accuse to institute a suit.
;

ciones de— preference shares.


urgency, press, haste.


,
Proceso, m., process, lawsuit.
Prisa, /., Proclama, /., proclamation.
A toda — with great prompti- Proclamar, v., to proclaim.
tude. Estar de — to be in a
,

Procura, /., power of attorney.


Darse — to hurry
-,

hurry. Procuración, /., care, diligence



,
;

oneself. No
nos corre , we power of attorney, office of
are not in a hurry (for it). attorney.
Prisión, /., prison, seizure. Procurador, m., attorney, solicitor.
Prisionero, m., prisoner. — general, attorney-general.
Privación, /., privation, want, Procurar, v., to procure, to solicit,
deprivation. to try to get, to obtain.
;

Privado, a., private, particular ;


Prodigalidad, /., prodigality, waste.
p.p., deprived. Prodigar, v., to waste, to lavish.
Privar, v., to deprive, to prohibit, Prodigio, >«., prodigy, marvel.
to interdict r.v., to deprive Prodigioso, a., prodigious, mar-

;

oneself. se de, to do without. vellous.


Privilegiado, a., privileged pre- ; Pródigo, a., prodigal, wasteful,
ferential. lavish.
Privilegiar, i»., to privilege. Producción, /., production, pro-
Privilegio, ni., pri\-ilege, immu- duct.
nity, exemption. de inven- — Producir, i.v., to produce, to
ción, patent. See Título. bring, to yield, to bring about,
Derechos de patent rights.— ,
to bring forward, to cause, to
Pro, com., profit, benefit, advan- occasion r.v., to become mani-
tage. En —
de, in favour of.
;

fest, to take place.


Proa, /., prow, head, foredeck. Productivo, a., productive.
Probabilidad, /., probability, like- Producto, m., product, proceeds,
lihood, chance. fruit. —
líquido, net proceeds.
Probable, a., probable, likely. — bruto, gross proceeds.
Probablemente, adv.. probably, Proferir, i.v., to pronounce, to
likely. utter.
Probación, /., probation, proof. Profesar, v., to profess, to exercise.
Probado, a., proved, tried. Profesión, /., profession, calling.
Probadura, /., trial. Profesional, a., professional.
Probar, i.v., to try, to prove, to Profesor, m., professor, teacher.
test, to taste to suit, to agree ; Profeta, m., prophet.
with. See Coartada. Proficiente, a., proficient.
Probidad, /., probity, honesty. Profundamente, adv., profoundly,
Problema, m., problem, [^source. deeply.
Procedencia, /., derivation, origin. Profundidad,/., profundity, depth.
Procedente, a., proceeding. de, — Profundizar, v., to make deep, to
proceeding from, from. penetrate, to fathom.

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Profundo, a., profound, deep. Pronto, a., prompt, quick, ready,


Profuso, a., profuse. prepared adv., promptly,
Programa, m., programme, pros- quickly, soon.
;

De — suddenly.

,

pectus. Por de for the time, for the



,

Progresar, v., to progress. moment, just at first. Por el


Progresivo, a., progressive. provisionally, temporarily. See
Progreso, m., progress, growth. Despacho.
— s, progress. Pronunciación, /., pronunciation,
Prohibición, /., prohibition. utterance.
Prohibir, v., to prohibit. Pronunciar, v., to pronounce, to
Prohibitivo {or Prohibitorio), a., utter.
prohibitive. Propagación, /., propagation, ex-
Prójimo, ni., fellow-creature, tension.
neighbour. Propagar, to propagate, to
v.,
Prole, /., issue, offspring. extend ; to spread.
r.v.,
Proletariado, m., proletariat. Propalar, v., to publish, to divulge.
Prolijidad, /., prohxity, tedious- Propasar, v., to go beyond, to
ness. exceed.
Prolijo, a., prolix, tedious, long- Propensión, /., propensity.
winded. Propenso, a., inclined, disposed.
Prólogo, m., prologue. Propiamente, adv., properly, fit-
Prolongación, /., prolongation, tingly.
extension. Propiciar, v., to propitiate.
Prolongar, v., to prolong, to ex- Propicio, a., kind,
propitious,
tend. — un plazo, to grant an favourable.
extension. Propiedad, /., property, propriety,
Promediar, z^., to mediate, to inter- fitness. —
literai'ia, cop^Tight.
-


fere. Escritura de title-deed. ,

Promedio, m., average, middle. Propietario, a., proprietary m., ;

Promesa, /., promise. proprietor, owner, landlord.


Prometer, ?;., to promise, to offer, Propina, /., present, fee, tip.
to bid fair ; r.v., to have Propinar, v., to present, to treat,
expectations. to tip.
Prominencia, /., prominence. Propincuo, a.,near, contiguous.
Prominente, a., prominent. Propio, a., proper, o-wn, suitable,
Promoción, /., promotion. like, similar.
Promontorio, m., promontory. Proponer, i.v., to propose r.v., ;

Promotor, m., promoter. to purpose, to intend.


Promovedor m., promoter. Proporción,/., proportion, average.
Promover, i.v., to promote, to Proporcionado, a., proportionate,
advance, to get up, to raise. regular.
— una compañía, to promote Proporcional, a., proportional.
a company. Proporcionar, w., to proportion, to
Promulgar, v., to promulgate, to afford, to furnish r.v., to ;

publish. obtain, to raise.


Pronosticar, v., to prognosticate. Proposición, /., proposition, pro-
Pronóstico, m., prognostic, pre- posal.
diction. Propósito, m., purpose, design,
Prontamente, adv., promptly. intention, object. A — , for the
Prontitud, promptitude, purpose, by the by on pur-
/.,
promptness, readiness. pose. A — de, regarding.
;

De
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— on purpose, purposely. letra de cambio, protest of a


,

Fuera de —
out of the ques-
, bill. Bajo —
under protest.
,

tion, not to the purpose. Protocolo, m., protocol, judicial


Propuesta, /., proposal, ofler, over- record, register.
ture. Provecho, m., profit, benefit, gain,
Propulsor, m., propeller, screw. advantage. Ser de to be

— ,

Prorrata, /., quota, apportionment. useful. Sacar de, to derive


Prorratear, v., to apportion, to advantage from.
divide. Provechoso, a., profitable, bene-
Prorrateo, m., distribution, divi- ficial.
sion. Proveedor, m., purveyor, furnisher,
Prórroga Prorrogación), /., pro-
(or supplier.
rogation, extension, prolonga- Proveer, i.v., to provide, to fur-
tion. nish, to supply. —
de fondos, to
Prorrogar, v., to prorogue, to put provide with funds, to make
off, to adjourn. provision (for a draft).
Prorrumpir, v., to break forth, to Proveimiento, m., supply.
burst out. Provenir, i.v., to proceed, to arise.
Prosa, /., prose. — de, to originate from.
Proscribir, v., to proscribe, to Proverbio, m., proverb.
outlaw. Providencia, /., providence, fore-
Proscripción, /., proscription. sight.
Prosecución, /., prosecution, pur- Providencial, a., providential.
suit. Provincia, /., province.
Proseguir, i. v., to pursue, to pro- Provincial, a., provincial.
secute, to continue. Provisión, /., provision, store.
Prospecto, m., prospectus. —
— es alimenticias, food-stuffs.
Prosperar, v., to prosper, to thrive. de fondos, provision of funds.
Prosperidad, /., prosperity', suc- Provisional, v., provisional.
cess. Provisor, m., provider.
Próspero,»., prosperous, successful. Provisorio, a., provisional.
Protagonista, com., principal per- Provisto, p.p., provided, supplied.
sonage. Provocación, /., provocation.
Protección, /., protection, support, Provocante, a., provoking.
favour. Provocar, v., to provoke.
Proteccionismo, in., protection, Provocativo, a., provocative.
protectionism. Próximamente, adv., nearly,
Protector, a., protective m., ; shortly.
protector, patron. Proximidad, /., proximity, near-
Protectorado, m., protectorate. ness, vicinity.
Protectorio, a., protecting, pro- Próximo, a., next, nearest, neigh-
tective. Derecho —
protective ,
bour.
duty. Proyectar, w., to project, to scheme.

Proteger, to protect, to defend.


i.v., Proyectil, m., projectile.
Protesta, /., protest. Extender Proyecto, m., project, scheme.
una —to draw up a protest.
, See Ley.
See Protesto. Prudencia, /., prudence, wisdom,
Protestación, /., protestation. advisability.
Protestar, v., to protest. Prudencial, a., prudential.
Protesto, m., protest. Gastos de Prudente, a., prudent, wise, advis-
— protest charges.
,
de una — able.

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Prueba, /., proof, reason, sign, Pugnar, v., to fight, to contend.


token, experiment, test, trial, Puja, /., outbidding.
attempt. A —
on trial. A ,
— Pujador, m., outbidder, highest
de bomba, bomb-proof. Poner bidder.
a — to test.
, Pujanza, /., power, might.
Prusiato, m., prussiate. Pujar, v., to outbid.
Prúsico, a., prussic. Acido — Pulcritud, ,/., beauty, grace.
prussic acid. [ —
s, barbed ^rire. Pulcro, a., beautiful, graceful.
Plia, /., sharp point. Alambre de Pulsa, /., ñea.
Publicación, /., publication. Pulgada, /., inch.
Publicador, »;., publisher. Pulgar, m.. thumb.
Publicar, v., to publish. Pulido, a., neat, nice, cleanly,
Publicidad, /., publicity. polished.
Público, a., public, open m., Pulidor, m., polisher.

;

public. En publicly. , Pulimentar, v., to polish, to gloss.


Puchero, m., glazed earthen pot ; Pulimento, m., polish, gloss.
meat boiled in an earthen pot, Pulir, v., to polish, to burnish, to
daily food. adorn.
Pudín, m., pudding. Pulmón, yn., lung.
Pudor, m., modesty, shyness. Pulmonía, /., pneumonia.
Pudrir, i.v., to rot, to be rotten. Pulpa, pulp.
/.,
Puebla, /., kind of cloth, regatta. Pulsar, to touch, to try, to
v.,
Pueblo, m., town, \'illage, people, sound, to beat.
nation. Pulsera, /., bracelet.
Puente, m. (or /.), bridge. col- — Pulsión, /., propulsion.
gante, suspension bridge. — Pulso, ni., pulse. A
with the — ,

levadizo, drawbridge. strength of the hand.


Puerco, a., nasty, dirty m., hog, ; Pulular, v., to germ, to bud, to
\rild boar. multipl}', to swarm.
Pueril, a., bo>ash, childish. Pulverizar, v., to pulverise, to
Puerta, /., door, gate, gatewa}-. grind, to powder.
A — cerrada, secretly. Pundonor, m., point of honour,
Puerto, m., port, harbour. de — punctiliousness.
salida, port of departure. De- Pundonoroso, a., punctilious.
rechos de —
port dues.
,
— Pungente, a., pungent.
intermedio, intermediate port. Pungir, v., to punch, to prick.
— exterior, outer port. — Punible, a., punishable.
franco, free port. de carga, — Punición, /., punishment.
port of loading. de descarga, — Punta, /., point, top, head, nib ;

port of discharge (or unloading) point, lace, style.


— de destino, port of destina- Puntada, stitch.
tion. —
de órdenes, port of call.
/.,

Puntal, m., fulcrum, stanchion,


Pues, adv., conj., then, therefore ;
prop.
as, since int., well, why. Puntapié, m., kick.
Puesta, /., tender.
;

del sol, — Puntar, v., to mark vnth. small dots.


sunset. —
s por cartas cerradas, Puntear, v., to punctuate, to mark.
sealed tenders. Puntera, /., tip.
Puesto, m., place, post, spot, em- Puntería, /., aim.
ployment, stall a. or p.p., ; Puntero, m., pointer, chisel, style,
put, placed on adv., because. graver.
— que, although as.
; ;

; Puntiagudo, a., sharp-pointed.


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Puntilla, /., small point, lace Ptirpura, /., purple.


edging brad. ; Putativo, a., putative, reputed.
Punto, ni., point, subject, stitch, Pútrido, a., putrid, rotten.
dot, spot, lace. Géneros de —
lace goods. —
de Bruselas,
Brussels lace. Al instantly. — Que, pron., that, who, which,
— de media, knitting. Tejido
-,

what.
de— de media, knitted stuffs. Quebradizo, a., brittle, fragile.
— de tul, tulle. A fijo, — Quebrado, a., broken m., bank-
exactly, with (or for) certainty. rupt. Azúcar — ;

brown sugar.
— más — de
,

lowest point.
bajo, Quebrantador, m., breaker.
Carruajes de cab-rank. — , una
casa, burglar.
Puntuación, /., punctuation. Quebrantamiento, m., fracture,
Puntual, a., punctual, exact. rupture \dolation.
; [or —
Puntualidad, /., punctuality, pre- robo) de una casa, burglary.
ciseness, exactness. Quebrantar, v., to break, to crash,
Puntualmente, adv., punctually, to move, to weaken, to annul.
accuratel}'. Quebranto, m., weakness, great
Puntuar, v., to punctuate. loss, damage.
Puntura, /., puncture, [to prick. Quebrar, i.v., to break, to burst
Punzar, v., to punch, to bore, open ; to fail,to become bank-
Punzó, a., red, scarlet. rupt.
Punzón, m., punch (Mech.). Quedar, v., to stay, to remain,
Puñado, m., handful. to continue, to be left r.v.,
Puñal, m., dagger. to remain, to stay. con uno, — ;

Puñalada, stab. to agree, to arrange with any-


Puño, tn.,
/.,
wristband, cuff
fist, one. — en hacer, to agree to do.
handle. Creer a cerrado, to — ;

— por uno, to leave another's


believe firmly. Firmado de — business to be done by himself.
signed by hand. De su mano • — por alguno, to become
y — signed in his handwriting.
, surety. Me quedan seis, I have
Pupila, /., pupil of the eye ward. ; six left. See Ver.
Pupilaje, m., pupilage, board, Quedo, a., quiet, still, easy. A pie
boarding-house. — ,fair and easy.
Pupilero, m., master of a boarding- Quehacer, m., occupation, domes-
house or school. tic business. es, —
affairs,
Pupilo, m., pupil, scholar. business.
Pupitre, m., \\TÍting-desk. Queja, /., complaint, grumbling.
Puramente, adv., purely, entirely, Quejarse (de), r.v., to complain of.
merely. Quejido, m., complaint.
Pureza, /., purity. Quejoso, a., plaintful, querulous.
Purga, /., purge. Quejumbroso, a., complaining,
Purgante, a. & m., purgative. plaintive.
Purgar, v., to purge, to cleanse, Quemador, m., incendiary, burner.
to purify. — de gas, gas-burner.
Puridad, purity.
/., Quemadura, /., burn .

Purificación, /., purification. Quemar, v., to burn, to kindle, to


Purificar, v., to purify. scorch. A quemarropa, point
Puro, a., pure, clear, mere m., blank. Tomar algo por donde

;

cigar. De , extremely, by quema, to take anything in the


dint of. wrong sense.
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Quemazón, /., burn, combustion, Quincallero, m., ironmonger.


conflagration. Quincena, /., fortnight.
Querella, /., complaint, petition. Quinina^ /., quinine.
Querollante,'/>.a., murmuring, com- Quinqué, m., Argandlamp; lamp.
plaining m. & /., complainant.
; Quinquillería, /., hardware.
Querellarse, r.v., to lament, to Quinquillero, m., hawker, hard-
complain. war eman.
Querer, i.v., to wish, to desire, to Quinta, /., country-house.
love, to will, to want. Sin — Quintal, m., quintal, hundred-
unwillingly, not on purpose. weight.


decir, to mean. Como Quintería, /., farm.
quiera, anyhow. Quintero, m., farmer.
Quermes, m., kermes. Quinto, m., fifth.
Quesero, m., cheesemonger, Quíntuplo, quintuple, five-fold.
cheese-maker. Quiosco. See Kiosco.
Queso, m., cheese. —

de crema, Quirxirgico, a., surgical.
cream cheese. — •

de' Holanda, Quisicosa, /., riddle, enigma.


Dutch cheese. Quisquilla, /., nicety.
Quevedos, m.pl., spectacles. Quisquilloso, a., fastidious, pre-
Quicial, ni., sidepost, jamb. cise.
Quicio, m., hinge, prop. Sacar de Quitamanchas, com., clothes-
— ,to unhinge, to overturn. cleaner.
Quiebra, fracture, loss, damage Quitanza, receipt, discharge.
failure,
/.,
bankruptcy. — fraudu- ; /.,
Quitar, v., to quit, to take away,
lenta, fraudulent bankruptcy. to remove, to free.
Quieo, pron., who, which. — Quitasol, m., parasol, sunshade.
quiera, whosoever. Quite, m., obstacle.
Quietamente, adv., quietly, calmly. Quizá(S), adv., perhaps.
Quieto, a., quiet, still.
Quietud, /., quietude, quietness, Rábano, m., radish. Tomar el —
rest, repose. por las hojas, to take in the
Quijada, /., jaw, jaw-bone. wrong sense.
Quijo, m., ore. [silver. Rabia, /., rage, fury.
Quilatar, v., to assay gold and Rabiar, v., to rage, to be furious.
Quilate, m., carat, degree of —
por, to long for.
purity or perfection. De 18 s, — Rabioso, a., rabid, mad.
18 carat. Rabo, m., tail. See Cabo.
Quilla, /., keel of a ship. Dar de Racimo, m., bunch of grapes.
— , to careen. Casco y — Raciocinar, v., to reason, to argue.
bottomr3\ Raciocinio, m., reasoning, argu-
Quilómetro. See Kilómetro. ment.
Química, /., chemistry. Ración, /., ration.
Químico, a., chemical m., che- ; Racional, a., rational, reasonable.
mist. Productos —
-s, chemicals.
-
Racionalidad, /., rationality, rea-
Quimón, m., fine printed cotton, sonableness.
chintz, print. —
para colchas, Rada, /., road, roadstead.

furniture chintz. Radiación, /., radiation.


Quina, /., Peruvian bark. Radiante, a., radiant.
Quincalla, /., hardware. Radical, a., radical.
Quincallería, /., ironmongery, Radicarse, r.v., to radicate, to
hardware trade take root.
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Radio, m., radius, circuit, district ; Ranura, /., groove.


spoke of a wheel. Rapacidad, /., rapacity, robbery.
Radiog:rama, m., marconigram, Rapar, v., to shave, to skin.'tc
wireless message. peel.
Radiotelegráíico, a., wireless. Rape, m., shaving. Al very short. — ,

Radiotelegrafía, /., wireless tele- Rapé, m snuff. ,

graphy. Rápidamente, adv.. rapidly.


Raedura, /., erasure, scrapings, Rapidez, /., rapidity.
filings. Rápido, a., rapid, quick, swift.
Raer {de fee), v., to scrape, to rub Rapiña, /., rapine, robbery.
on, to erase, to efface. Raposo, m., fox.
Ráfaga, /., gust of ^vind. Rapto, m., rapine, abduction.
Raido, a., scraped, worn out, Raqueta, /., racket.
threadbare. Raramente, adv., rarel3^ seldom.
Raiz, /., root, base. De from — Rareza, /., rarity, rareness.
the root entirely.
; A de, — ,

Raridad, rarity.
/.,
originating from, arising from, Rarificar, to rarify.
v.,
on account of. Bienes raices, Raro, a., rare, scarce, odd. Eara
landed property. vez, seldom.
Raja, /., splinter, crack. A — Ras, m., level. con —
on equal — ,

tabla, courageously. footing.


Rajar, v., to split, to cleave, to Rasar, v., to strike, to graze, to
break off. level.
Ralea, /., race, species. Rascador, m., scraper, rasp.
Rama, /., sprig, branch. En — Rascadura, /., scratch.
raw material. Tabaco en — Rascar, v., to scratch, to scrape.
leaf tobacco. Seda en raw — Rásete, m., sateen, satinet.

,

silk Algodón en raw cotton. , Rasgadura, /., rent, tatter.


Ramaje, m., flowering branches Rasgar, v., to tear, to cut.
designed in cloth. Rasgo, m., dash, stroke. carac- —
Ramal, ni., strand of a rope, terístico, characteristic feature.
halter branch, division.
;

de pluma, dash of a pen.
Ramificación, /., ramification, A
grandes s, roughly. —
branch-line. Rasguñar, v., to scratch, to scrape.
Ramificarse, r.v., to ramify, to be Rasguño, m., scratch.
divided into branches. Raso,
Ramillete, m., nosegay. — ,
a., clear, plain, flat.
clear sky. Cielo — deCielo
una
Ramo, m., branch, line, depart- cama, canopy of a bed. Al —
ment. Domingo de s. Palm — in the open.
Sunday. Raso, tn., satin.
Rana, /., frog. Raspa, /., rasp.
Ranchero, m., rancher, steward of Raspador, m., rasp, eraser. de —
a mess. goma elástica, india-rubber
Rancho, m., mess, ranch. Hacer eraser.
— to make room.
, Raspadura, /., filing, scraping,
Rancidez, /., rancidity. shaving.
Rancio, a., rank, rancid. Raspar, v., to scrape, to rasp.
Randa, /., lace, trimming, netting, Rastrear, v., to trace, to harrow,
net-work. to rake.
Randera, /., lace-worker. Rastrillar, v., to dress flax, to
Rango, m., rank, quality. comb to rake.
;

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Ras] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Reb

Rastrillo, m., flax-comb, rake. Razonar, to reason.


v.,
Rastro, m., sign, token, vestige, Reabrir, to reopen.
z;.,

trace ; rake. Reacción, /., reaction.


Rasura, /., shaving, scraping, Reaccionario, a., reactionary.
filing. Real, a., real, royal m., Spanish ;

Rasurar, t^., to shave with a razor. coin worth about 2|d. (4th
Rata, /., rat share, part.
; See part of a peseta)
Prorrata. Realce, m., raised work, emboss-
Ratear, v., to distribute, to divide ment, lustre. Dar a, to set —
proportionally to steal, to; ofí, to adorn.
pilfer. Realeza, /., royalty.
Rateo, m., distribution. Realidad, /., reality. En —
Ratería, /., larceny, petty theft, reall}'.
pilferage. Realizable, a., realisable.
Ratero, m., pilfering, pilferer. Realizar, v., to realise, to turn to
Ratificación, /., ratification, con- account.
firmation. Realmente, adv., really.
Ratificar, v., to ratify, to approve, Realzar, to raise, to elevate, to
v.,
to endorse. emboss, to heighten the colour,
Ratina, /., ratteen, friezed cloth, to set off.
frieze. Reanimar, v., to reanimate, to
Rato, short space of time.
m., encourage.
Buen —
a good while. A
, — Reanudación, /., renewal, resump-
perdidos, in one's leisure hours. tion.
Dar mal —
to cause anxiety or
, Reanudar, v., to renew, to resume.
uneasiness. Reaparecer, i.v., to reappear, to
Ratón, m., mouse. turn up.
Ratonera, /., mouse-trap. Reaparición, /., re-appearance.
Raudal, »«., torrent, rapid stream. Reapertura, /., re-opening.
Raya, /., stroke, dash, line, stripe. Reasegurar, v., to re-insure.
Tener (or mantener) a to — , Reaseguro, m., re-insurance.
keep -within bounds, to hold off. Reasumir, v., to retake, to resume.
Rayado, a., streaky, striped. Reatar, v., to retie, to tie again.
Rayano, a., neighbouring, con- Rebaja, /., abatement, discount,
tiguous. deduction, diminution, allow-
Rayar, v., to form stripes, to stripe; ance, reduction, drawback, re-
to strike out, to expunge. bate.
— en, to approach, to border Rebajamiento, m., reduction,
on. — el día, to dawn. abatement.
Rayo, m., ray of light, radius of Rebajar, v., to abate, to lessen, to
a thunderbolt, flash of
circle, lower, to reduce, to lower the
lightning. —
de rueda, spoke. price.
Raza, /., race, family, lineage. Rebanada, /., slice of bread.
Razón, /., reason, cause, motive. Rebaño, m., flock, herd.
Tener —
to be right. A de, — Rebasar, v., to exceed, to go
at the rate of.
,

social, firm, — beyond.


stjie of a firm. Dar a alguno, — Rebato, m., alarm, surprise. De
to bear one out, to corroborate. —
suddenly.
,

Razonable, a., reasonable, fair, Rebelar, v., to excite rebellion ;

just. r.v.,to rebel, to revolt.


Razonamiento, m., reasoning. Rebelde, m., rebel a., rebellious.
;

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Rebeldía, rebelliousness, con-


/., Recaudador, m., tax-collector, col-
tumacy, contempt
of court. lector of rents, receiver.
En — by default.
, Recaudar, v., to collect rents or
Rebelión, /., rebellion. taxes.
Reblandecer, i.v., to make tender. Recelar, v., to fear, to suspect
Reborde, m., flange. r.v., to distrust, to fear.
Rebosar, v., to overflow, to run Recelo, m., misgiving, distrust,
over, to abound. suspicion, fear.
Rebotar, v., to rebound, to repel. Receloso, a., apprehensive, dis-
Rebote, m., rebound. suspicious.
trustful,
Rebozo, m., muffler. De se- — , Recepción, /., reception, accepta-
cretly. tion.
Rebusca, /., research. Receptáculo, m., receptacle.
Rebuscar, v., to search, to inquire, Receptar, v., to receive stolen
to look up. goods r.v., to take refuge.
;

Recabar, v., to obtain by entreaty. Recpptor, m., receiver, recipient,


Recado, m., message, present, treasurer, receiving apparatus.
errand, compliments. de — Receptoría, /., receiver's office.
escribir, escritoire, writing-desk. Receta, /., prescription, recipe.
Recaer, i.v., to fall back, to re- Recetar, v., to prescribe medicines.
lapse, to devolve, to fall upon. Rechazar, v., to repel, to reject, to
Recaída, /., relapse, a second fall. repulse.
Recalar, v., to soak to bring an-
; Rechazo, m., rebound, reaction,
other vessel to port. repulse.
Recalcar, v., to squeeze, to accent. Rechinar, v. to creak, to grate.
Recalmón, m., lull (in the wind). Reciamente, adv., strongly.
Recámara, /., wardrobe, chamber stoutly.
(of a gun). Recibí, m., receipt, received pay-
Recambiar, v., to rechange to ; ment.
draw again upon the drawer of Recibidor, m., receiver, teller.
a bill not paid when mature. Recibimiento, m., reception, re-
Recambio, m., re-exchange, re- ceipt.
ward. Recibir, v., accept.
to receive, to
Recapacitar, v., to recapacitate, — a cuenta, receive onto
to recall to mind, to recollect. account. A — receivable.
— a prueba, receive on
,

Recapitular, v., to recapitulate. to trial.


Recargar, v., to reload, to charge Recibo, reception,
m., receipt,
again, to recharge. discharge. Acusar — , to ac-
Recargo, m., new charge, over- knowledge Acuse de —
receipt.
charge, surcharge. —
de flete, acknowledgment.
extra freight. Recién, adv., recently, lately ;

Recatado, a., prudent, circumspect, (S.A.) just.


sh}^ modest. Reciente, a., recent, new, fresh.
Recatar, v., to try or taste again ; Recientemente, adv., recently,
r.v., to take care, to proceed newly, lately.
with caution. Recio, a., strong, coarse,
stout,
Recato, m., caution, prudence, severe ;
vigorously,
adv.,
modesty. strongly, rapidly.
Recaudación, /., collection (of Recipiente, in., recipient, receiver
rents, taxes, etc.), recovery of of a pump or still.
debts ; collector's office. Recíprocamente, a¿f., reciprocally.
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Reciprocar, v to reciprocate.
, Reconocer, i.r., to recognise, to
Reciprocidad, /., reciprocity. try, to examine, to own, to
Recíproco, a., reciprocal, mutual. confess, to acknowledge, to
A la recíproca, reciprocally. consider.
Recitar, v., to recite. Reconocido, a., grateful, obliged ;

Reclamación, /., reclamation, recognised, acknowledged.


claim, objection. Reconocimiento, m., recognition,
Reclamar, v., to reclaim, to de- acknowledgment, recognisance,
mand, to claim, to oppose. examination, inquiry.
Reclamo, m., decoy-bird, call, Reconstituyente. See Tónico.
inducement, reclamation, claim. Recontar, i.v., to recount.
Reclinar, v., to recline r.v., to ; Reconvención, /., charge, accusa-
lean (on or upon). tion, recrimination.
Recluta,/., recruiting w., recruit.
; Reconvenir, i.r., to charge, to re-
Reclutar, v., to recruit. criminate.
Recobrar, v., to recover r.v., to ; Recopilación, /., summary, abridg-
recover, to recollect. ment, collection, compilation.
Recobro, m., recover3\ Recopilar, v., to abridge, to collect.
Recodo, m., angle, corner. Recordar, i.v., to remind (of), to
Recoger, v., to gather, to collect, remember.
to pick up, to receive, to shelter, Recorrer, w., to run over, to exam-
to take up r.v., to take refuge, ine, to survey, to read over.
to go home.
;


una letra, to — a, to have recourse to. —
take up a bill. un buque, to repair a ship.
Recogida, /., gathering, picking. Recorrida, /., repairs. Na\áo en —
— de las mieses, harvesting. ship under repairs.
Recogido, a., retired, secluded. Recorrido, m., journey, distance.
Recogimiento, m., collection, re- Recortar, v., to cut away, to
treat, shelter. shorten.
Recolección, /., summary, recol- Recorte, m., outline, cutting.
lection, abridgment ; crop, har- Recoser, v., to sew again.
vest, gathering. Recostar, i.v., to lean against, to
Recomendable, a., commendable, recline r.v., to recline.
;

recommendable. Recreación, /., recreation.


Recomendación, /., recommenda- Recrear, v., to amuse, to recreate
tion, praise. Carta de letter — , r.v., to amuse oneself.
;

of introduction. Recrudecerse, i.v., to become


Recomendar, i.v., to recommend, stronger or more intense.
to charge, to commend, to ask. Rectamente, adv., rightly.
Recompensa, recompense,
/., re- Recreo, w., recreation, amusement.
ward, compensation. En — , in Rectificación, /., rectification, cor-
return. rection.
Recompensación, /., compensa- Rectificar, i»., to rectify, to correct,
tion, recompense. to make right.
Recompensar, v., to recompense, Rectitud, /., straightness,rectitude,
to reward, to make up (for). uprightness.
Reconciliación, /., reconciliation. Recto, a., straight, erect, upright,
Reconciliar, v., to reconcile r.v., ; honest.
to become reconciled. Recuento, m., inventory check. ;

Recóndito, a., recondite, secret, Recuerdo, m., remembrance, me-


hidden. mory. — s, regards.

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Recuesto, m., declivity. Reducción, /., reduction.


Recular, v., to fall back, to recoil, Reducido, a., reduced, close.
to }ield. Reducir, i.v., to reduce, to lessen,
Recuperación, /., recovery. to diminish, to exchange, to
Recuperar, v., to recover, to persuade r.v., to be reduced.
;

rescue r.v., to recover from


; See Ceniza.
sickness, to recuperate. Redundante, a., redundant.
Recurrir, v. (a), to recur, to have Redundar, v. (en), to overflow, to
recourse to. redound, to conduce, to contri-
Recurso, m., recourse, appeal. bute.
Sin —
\vithout appeal, defi-
, Reelección, /., re-election.
nitely. — s, means. Reelegir, to re-elect.
i.v.,

Recusar, v., to refuse to admit, Reembarcar, v., to re-embark, to


to challenge. testigos, to — reship.
object to (or to challenge) Reembarco, reshipment.
watnesses. Reembarque, m., reshipment.
Red, /., net, snare. de ferro- — Reembolsar, v., to reimburse.
carriles {or ferroviaria) network , Reembolso, m., reimbursement,
of railways, railway system. recovery.
Redacción, /., publishing, editing, Reempacar, v., to repack
editor's office, editorial staff. Reemplazar, t to replace, to
Redactar, v., to write, to compose, restore.
to edit, to draw up, to compile. Reemplazo, m. replacing, substi-
Redactor, m., compiler, editor. tution.
Redada, /., catch, draught, haul. Reexaminar, v., to re-examine.
Redecilla, /., hair-net. Reexportación, /.,re-exportation.
Rededor, m., environs. Al — Derechos de — , drawback.
round about. See Alrededor. Reexportar, v., to re-export.
Redención, /., redemption, pajdng Refacción, /., refection, refresh-
off. ment restitution, reparation.
;

Redimir, v., to redeem, to relieve, Refección, /., refection, refresh-


to pay off. [coat. ment reparation.

;

Redingote, m., riding-coat, great- Referencia, /., reference. De


Rédito, m., revenue, rent, proceeds. in question, referred to.
— s, interest. s de los s, — — Referente, a., referring.
compound interest. Referir, i.v., to refer, to relate, to
Redituar, v., to yield profit, to report r.v., to refer.
;

bear interest, to pay to rent. ; Refinado, a., refined.


Redoblar, v., to double. Refinador, m., refiner.
Redoma, /., ñask. Refinadura, /., refining.
Redonda, /., neighbourhood. A la Refinar, v., to refine.
— round about.
,

— Refinería, /., refinery.


Redondear, v., to make round. Reflectar, v., to reflect.
la hacienda, to make ends meet. Reflejar, v., to reflect.
Redondez, /., roundness. Reflejo, m., reflex, reflexion ; a.,
Redondo, a., round, clear m., reflector, reflective.

;

globe. En all round, in -, Reflexión, /., reflection.


round numbers point blank. Reflexionar, v., to reflect, to con-

;

En números s, in round sider.


figures. Negarse en — , to Reflexivo, a., reflexive, reflective.
refuse (or deny) flatly. Refluir, i.v., to ebb, to flow back.

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Reflujo, ni., reflux, ebb. Regata, /., regatta.


Reforma, /., reform, reformation, Regatear, v., to wriggle, to haggle,
correction, amendment. to bargain, stint.
Reformar, f., to reform, to correct, Regateo, m., haggling, bargaining.
to mend. Regatón, m., huckster, haggler;
Reforzar, i.v., to strengthen, to socket, ferrule.
fortif}^ ; r.v., to be strength- Regazo, m., lap.
ened. Regidor, m., governor.
Refractario, a., refractory, imper- Régimen, m., regimen, manage-
vious. See Ladrillo. ment, government.
Refrán, m., proverb, sapng. Regimiento, m., regiment.
Refrenar, v., to refrain, to curb, Regio, a., ro^^al, regal.
to coerce. Región, /., region, district, tract.
Refrendar, v., to legalise a public Regir, i.v., to rule, to govern, to
act, to countersign, to endorse, manage. Los precios que rigen,
to visé. the ruling prices.
Refrescar, v., to refresh, to cool, Registrado, a., registered, on
to refrigerate. record.
Refresco, m., refreshment. Registrador, m., register, registrar,
Refriega, /., affray-, strife, fray. recorder, controller.
Refrigeración, /., refrigeration, Registrar, v., to register, to search,
cooling. to examine, to record, to inspect.
Refrigerador, m., refrigerator. Registro, m., register, searching,
Refrigerante, a., refrigerative, search.
cooling m., refrigerator. Regla, /., rule, ruler, order. — fija,

;

Refrigerar, v., to cool, to refriger- standard. En ,in order.


ate, to refresh. Realamentado, a., fixed.
Refrigerio, w., refreshment, refec- Reglamentario, a., fixed.
tion. Reglamento, m., regulation, order.
Refuerzo, m., reinforcement, as- — de aduanas. Custom-house
sistance. regulations.
Refugiar, v., to shelter, to refuge ; Reglar, v., to rule, to regulate, to
r.v., to take refuge. measure ; r.v., to mend, to
Refu{s:io, m., refuge, shelter. reform.
Refutación, /.,refutation. Regocijarse, r.v., to rejoice.
Refutar, v., to refute, to prove Regocijo, m., pleasure, rejoicing.
false. Regresar, v., to return.
Regadera, /., watering-can. Regreso, m., return.
Regadura, /., irrigation. Regulación, /., regulation.
Recalado, a., free, given away. Regulado, a., regulated, regular.
Regalar, v., to regale, to gratif}', Regulador, m., regulator, governor
to treat ; r.v., to regale, to (Mech.).
entertain oneself. Regular, v., to regulate, to adjust.
Regaliz {or Regaliza), /., liquorice. Regular, a., regular, moderate,
Regalo, ni., present, gift, treat, fair, middling. Por lo — as a
,

pleasure. rule, commonl}-.


Regañar, v., to growl, to grumble, Regularidad, /., regularity, order.
to quarrel, to scold. regaña A Regularizar, v., to make regular,
dientes, reluctantly. to systematise.
Regañón, a., growling, grumbling. Regularmente, adv.: regularly, ge-
Regar, i.v., to water, to irrigate. nerallv.

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Rehabilitar, v., to rehabilitate, to Relator, m., relater, reporter.


refit, to repair, to restore. Releer, i.v., to read over again,
Rehacer, i.v., to mend, to repair, to revise.
to make again. Relegar, v., to relegate, to banish.
Rehuir, i.v., to retire, to withdraw, Relevación, /., relief, relevation,
to shun, to deny, to fight shy of. alleviation remission, exemp-
;

Rehusar, v., to refuse, to dechne. tion.


Reimpresión, /., reimpression, re- Relevante, a., excellent, great,
print. important, eminent.
Reimprimir, to reprint.
v., Relevar, i.v., to emboss, to relieve,
Reina, /., queen. to exalt, to raise, to exonerate.
Reinado, m., reign. Relieve, m., relief, relievo, raised
Reinante, a., reigning, prevailing. work. Bajo — bass-relief.

,

Reinar, to reign, to govern, to


v., Poner de , to bring out.
prevail, to predominate. Reina Religiosamente, adv., religiously,
la calma, calmness prevails. exactly, punctually.
Reino, m., kingdom. Rellano, tn., landing (of a stair).
Reintegrar, v., to re-integrate, to Rellenar, v., to fill again, to stuff,
restore ;to be reinstated. to pad.
Reintegro, m., reintegration, re- Relleno, m., forced meat padding.
turn, reimbursement. Reloj, m., clock, watch. de
;


Reir, i.v., to laugh, to smile r.v., bolsillo, watch. —
de arena,
to scon. —
se de, to laugh at.
;

hour-glass, sand-glass. pul- —


Reiterar, v., to reiterate, to repeat. sera, wristlet-watch. de —
Reivindicar, v., to recover, to repetición, repeater. desper- —
assert, to claim. tador, alarm-clock. Caja de —
Reja, /., ploughshare iron grate watch case. —
de cilindro [or
of a window.
;

de escape), lever-watch. de —
Rejilla, /., lattice, cane, rack ; oro, gold watch.
leno (Cuba). See Silla. Relojería, clockmaking, watch-
/.,
Relación, /., relation, report, nar- making, watchmaker's shop.
ration. —
es, relations, con- — de bolsillo, watch-making.
nection. —jurada, deposition Relojero, m., watchmaker, clock-
upon oath. Entrar en (or maker.
entablar) —es, to enter into Reluciente, a., light, clear, shining.
relations. Hallarse en es — Relucir, i.v., to shine, to glow, to

mercantiles con, to be in busi- glitter, to excel. Sacar a
ness relations with. to expose, to show off.
Relacionar, v., to relate, to report Relumbrar, v., to sparkle, to shine,
r.v., to be connected. Estar to glitter.
relacionado con, to be con- Relumbrón, m., lustre, dazzling
nected with. brightness.
Relajar, v., to relax, to slacken. Remachar, v., to clinch, to rivet.
Relámpago, m., flash of lightning. Remache, m., rivet, clinching.
Relampaguear, v., to lighten. Remanente, m., remainder, rem-
Relatar, v., to relate, to report. nant, residue.
Relativamente, adv., relatively, Remar, v., to row, to paddle.
comparatively. Remarcar, v., to mark again, to
Relativo, a., relative, comparative. emphasize, to lay stress on.
Relato, m., statement, narration, Rematar, v.. to close, to terminate,
relation. to adjudge, to sell at auction.

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Rem] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ren

— mejor postor, to knock


al Remunerar, v., to reward, to
down to the highest bidder. remunerate.
Remate, m., conclusion, end, high- Remuneratorio, a., remunerative.
est bidding. de cuentas, — Rencilla, grudge.
/.,

closing of accounts. Por Rencor, m., rancour, animosity,


finally. grudge.
Remedar, v., to copy, to imitate. Rencoroso, a., rancorous, spiteful.
Remediar, v., to remedy, to repair, Rendición, /., rendition, surrender ;

to help. product.
Remedio, m., remedy, help. No Rendido, a., overdone, worn out.
tiene —
there is no help for it.
, Rendija, /., crevice, crack, cleft.
Sin — , ^\-ithout fail. Rendimiento, m., rendition, \deld,
Remendar, i.v., to patch, to mend. output, income weariness.
;

Remendón, m., patcher, cobbler. Rendir, i.v., to render, to subject,


Remesa, /., remittance of mone3^ to overcome, to jaeld to spring ;

sending of goods. (wood, etc.) to render, to give


;

Remesar, v., to remit, to send back, to return to produce ; ;

money or goods. to be tired, to yield.


r.v.,
Remiendo, m., patch, amendment, Renegar, i.v., to deny, to disown.
repair. A —
s, piece-meal. Renglón, m., line. A seguido, —
Remisión, remission, careless-
/., as follows.
ness, pardon sending, remit- ; Rengue, m., gauze, leno.
ting. Reno, ni., reindeer.
Remiso, a., remiss, careless. Renombrado, a., renowned, cele-
Remitir, v., to remit, to transmit, brated, famous.
to send, to ship. - se a, to — Renombre, m., surname, renown,
abide by, to leave to, to submit fame.
to, to quote. RenOTación, /., renovation, re-
Remo, m., oar. newal, change.
Remojar, f., to steep, to soak. Renovar, i.v., to renew, to reno-
Remolacha, /., beet-root. vate, to change.
Remolcar, v., to tow, to take in Renta, /., rent, profit, income ;

tow. tax, contribution, revenue,


Remolino, m., whirlwind, whirl- stock. —
s del Estado (or —
pool, crowd, disturbance. públicas), inland revenue and
Remolón, a., soft, lazy. Hacerse excise Government stock. Ad-
:

el -
—para pagar, not to wsh ministración de -s, board of —
to paj^ revenue. ——
diferida, deferred
Remolque, m., towing. A — annuity. vitalicia, life
to\\-ing.Derechos de tow- — annuity.

,

age. Tomar a to take in tow. , Rentar, v., to produce, to jdeld.


Remontar, v., to remount r.v., Rentero, m., renter, farmer.

;

to soar, to tower. se a, to Rentista, com., financier, bond-


date back to. holder, independent gentleman.
Remordimiento, m., remorse. Renuevo, m., sprout, shoot ; reno-
Remotamente, adv., remotely. vation, renewal.
Remoto, a., remote. Renuncia, /., renunciation, re-
Remover, i.v.. to remove, to dis- nouncement.
miss. Renunciar, v. (a), to renounce, to
Remuneración, /., remuneration. resign, to leave, to forego, to
Remunerador, a., remunerative. give up, to abandon.
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Reñ] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONAR^' [Rep

Roüido, a at variance.
, Repetidamente, adv., repeatedly.
Reñir, i.v., to quarrel, to dispute, Repetido, a., repeated. Repetidas
to scold. veces, repeatedly. Pedido
Reo, m., criminal, offender, de- — ,repeat order.
fendant. Repetir, i.v., to repeat.
Reojo, >«., Mirar de to look — , Repicar, v., to chime.
askance. Repintar, v., to repaint; to
Reorganizar, v., to reorganise. reprint (a design, etc.).
Repagar, v., to repay. Repique, m., chime.
Reparable, a., reparable, objec- Repisa, /., bracket, pedestal, abut-
tionable. ment. — de cliimenea, mantel-
Reparación, /., reparation, repair ;
piece.
compensation. Replegar, i.v., to redouble, to fall
Reparar, v., to repair, to mend ;
back.
to observe, to consider, to Repleto, a., replete, very full.
notice to stop. en, to —

Réplica, /., reply, answer re-
;

notice, to object to. No en, — partee.


;

not to notice, not to be par- Replicar, i/., to reply, to answer.


ticular (about). Reponer, i.v., to replace, to reply,
Reparo, m., repair, reparation, to restore ; r.v., to recover.
notice, consideration, objection, Reportar, v., to refrain ; to obtain,
doubt. Sin —
-, without objec- to get, to carr}', to bring. —
tion. beneficios a, to benefit.
Repartible, a., divisible. Reposar, v., to rest, to repose ;

Repartición, /., partition, distri- r.v., to settle.


bution, apportionment. Reposición, /., reposition.
Repartidor, m., distributer, as- Reposo, m., rest, repose. De todo
sessor of taxes. de averías, —

— ,
quite trustworthy.
average adjuster. Repostería, confectioner's shop,
Repartir, v., to divide, to distri- pantr)-. [ard.
bute, to apportion to assess ; Repostero, m., confectioner, stew-
taxes. Repregunta, /., special demand or
Reparto, m., distribution, assess- question, cross-examination.
ment. Repreguntar, v., to question re-
Repasar, v., to repass, to re- peatedly, to cross-examine.
examine, to revise, to overlook, Reprender, v., to reprehend, to
to run over. censure.
Repaso, m., revision, repassing. Reprensión, /., reprehension, re-
Repeler, v., to repel, to refute. proof.
Repente, m., sudden movement. Represa, /., mill dam, restriction.
De — suddenly, on a sudden.
, Represar, v., to recapture, to stop,
Repentinamente, adv., suddenly. to repress.
Repentino, a., sudden, abrupt, Representación, /., representation,
sharp, unforeseen. performance.
Repercutir, v., to cause a reper- Representado, p.p., represented ;

cussion, to rebound, to rever- m., principal.


berate. Representante, a., representing
Repesar, v., to weigh again, to m. cS: /., representative.
re-weigh. Representar, v., to represent, to
Repetición, /., repetition. Orden express, to stand for to play,

;

de repeat order. See Reloj.


, to perform.

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Kep] SPAXISH-ENXxLISH DICTIONARY [Res

Representativo, a., representative, draft. Cuenta de —


account of ,

representing. charges on return draft.


Represión, /., repression. Resaltar, v., to rebound, to crack,
Reprimenda, /., reprimand. to project, to stand out, to
Reprimir, v., to repress, to curb, appear, to be evident. Hacer
to restrain. —to show up, to cause to
,

Reprobación, /., reprobation, re- stand out.


proof. Resarcimiento, m., compensation,
Reprobar, i.v., to reprove, to damage.
reject, to upbraid. Resarcir, i.v., to compensate, to
Reprochar, v., to reproach. recompense, to make good.
Reproche, m., reproach. — se de, to make up (for).
Reproducción, /., reproduction. Resbaladizo, a., slippery.
Reproducir, i.v., to reproduce, to Resbalar, v., to slip, to slide.
produce again. Rescatar, v., to ransom, to redeem.
República, /., repubHc Rescate, m., ransom.
Republicano, a., republican. Rescindir, v., to rescind, to abro-
Repudiar, v., to repudiate, to gate, to annul.
renounce. Rescisión, /., rescission.
Repuesto, a. & p.p., replaced, Rescuentro, m., balance of accounts,
restored m., store, depo- compensation.

;

sitory. De , spare, extra, Resentido, a., angry, displeased.


by way of precaution. Resentimiento, m., resentment,
Repugnancia, /., repugnance, re- grudge.
luctance. Resentirse, i.r.v. (de), to fail, to
Repugnante, a., repugnant, in- resent.
compatible. Reseña, /., signal, description,
Repugnar, v., to oppose, to be muster, review.
repugnant. Reseñar, v., to review, to report.
Repulgar, v., to hem, to border. Reserva, /., reserve, secret, reser-
Repulgo, m., hem, border. vation. Bajo — , in confidence.
Repulsar, v., to reject, to decline. Con la mayor — in strict
,

Reputación, /., reputation, cha- confidence.


racter. Reservado, a., reserved, cautious.
Reputar, v., to repute. Reservar, v., to reserve, to keep
Requerimiento, m., request, re- back, to conceal.
quisition, summons. Resfriado, m., cold, chill.
Requerir, i.v., to intimate, to re- Resfriar, w., to cool, to make cold ;

quest, to require, to take care, r.v., to catch cold.


to induce. Resguardar, v., to preserve, to
Requesón, m., second curds made defend, to protect r.v. (de),
after the cheese. — batido, to be on one's guard.
;

cream cheese. Resguardo, w., guard, security,


Requisar, v., to examine, to defence, protection, voucher.
inspect ;to requisition. Residencia, /., residence, lodging.
Requisa, /., inspection, requisition. Residente, a., residing, resident
Requisición, /., requisition. m., resident.
Requisito, a. & m., requisite. Residir, v., to reside, to dwell, to
Res, /., head of cattle. lodge.
Resabio, >»., unpleasant taste. Residuo, m., residue, remainder.
Resaca, /., surge, surf return ; Resignación, /., resignation.
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Res] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ret

Resignar, v., to resign, to give up Responsabilidad, responsibility,


to resign, to be resigned.
r.v.,
;

liability. — /.,
solidaria, joint
Resina, /., resin, rosin. responsibility.
Resistencia, /., resistance. Responsable, a., responsible, lia-
Resistente, a., resisting, strong. ble, accountable, answerable.
Resistir, v. (a), to resist, to reject, Respuesta, /., answer, reply, res-
to stand. ponse.
Resma, /., ream (of paper). Restablecer, i.v., to re-establish,
Resolución, /., resolution, deter- to restore r.v., to recover, to

;

mination, decision. En in , re-establish oneself.


short. Restablecimiento, m., re-estab-
Resoluto, resolute, bold.
a., lishment, restoration, recovery.
Resolver, to resolve, to deter-
i.v., Restante, a., remaining m., ;

mine, to decide, to solve to ; remainder.


dissolve r.v. (a), to resolve, to
; Restañasangre, /., bloodstone.
determine. Restar, v., to subtract to remain,
Resorte, m., spring, boot-web, elas- to be left. —
mérito a, to
;

tic body an elastic piece of


; detract from.
tempered steel. Restauración, /., restoration.
Respaldar, v., to endorse ; r.v., Restaurador, m., restorer.
to lean back. Restaurant, m., restaurant.
Respaldo, m., back of a seat Restaurar, v., to restore, to renew.
endorsement. Restaurativo, a., restorative.
Respectivamente, adv., respect- Restitución, /., restitution, restor-
ively. ing.
^
Respectivo, a., respective. Restituir, i.v., to restore, to give
Respecto, m., relation, respect. up, to return.
— a {or de), with respect to, Resto, m., remainder, residue,
in consideration of. Con a, — • balance, rest.
with regard to, respecting. Restricción, /., restriction.
Al — respectively.
, Restringir, v., to restrain, to
Respetable, a., respectable. restrict, to limit.
Respetar, v., to respect. Resucitar, v., to resuscitate, to
Respeto, m., respect, regard, con- revive, to renew.
sideration. Mastelero de — Resuelto, a., resolute, bold.
spare mast. Por —
a, out of Resulta, /., result, effect. De s, —
consideration for. Presentar in consequence.
sus —s, to present one's regards. Resultado, vi., result, issue, con-
Respetuoso, a., respectful. sequence.
Respiración, /., respiration, Resultar, v., to result, to turn out.
breathing. Resumen, m., summary, extract,
Respirar, z/., to respire, to breathe. compendium, abstract. En —
Respiro, m., respite. in short, briefly.
Resplandecer, i.v., to glitter, to Resumido, a., abridged. En
shine. [liancy. resumidas cuentas, in short,
Resplandor, m., splendour, bril- briefly.
Responder, v. (a), to answer, to re- Resumir, to abridge, to recap-
v.,
spond, to acknowledge, to itulate, to resume, to reassume.
correspond, to answer to. — Retal, m., remnant of cloth or
de, to answer for, to be res- lace ;clipping.
ponsible for. Retahila, /., file, range, series.
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Retar, v., to challenge. Retratar, v., to portra5^ to take a


Retardar, v., to retard, to delay. portrait, to draw ; r.v., to have
Retardo, m., delay. one's portrait taken.
Retazo, m., remnant, cutting. Retratista, com., portrait-painter.
— s, odds and ends. Retrato, m., portrait, copy, imita-
Retén, m., store, stock, reserve. tion.
Retención, /., retention, keeping Retrete, m., closet, water-closet.
back. Retribución, /., retribution.
Retener, i.v., to retain, to keep Retribuir, i.v., to retribute.
back. Retroceder, v., to go back, to give
Reteñir, i.v., to dye again. way, to fall back, to recoil, to
Reticencia, /., reticence. grow worse.
Retirada, /., retreat, retirement, Retroceso, m., retrocession.
withdrawal. Retrógrado, a., retrograde.
Retirado, a., retired, close ; with- Retrovender, v., to resell, to sell
drawn. back to the first vendor for the
Retirar, w., to withdraw, to retire, same price.
to retreat r.v., to retire, to
; Retroventa, /., sale on reversion.
retreat, to recede. se de— Reunión, /., reunion, meeting,
los negocios, to give up business. assembly.
Retiro, m., retreat, retirement, Reunir, v., to reunite, to join
withdrawal, privacy. —
obrero, r.v.,to assemble, to join.
;

old-age pension. Revalidar, v., to ratify, to confirm.


Reto, m., challenge, threat. Revelar, v., to reveal, to discover,
Retocar, v., to retouch, to finish to develop (a photographic
completely, to touch up. plate).
Retoque, m., finishing stroke, Revendedor, m., retailer, hawker.
touching up. Revender, v., to retail.
Retorcer, i.v., to twist, to retort. Reventa, /., reselling.
Retornar, v., to return, to come Reventar, i.v., to burst, to crack.
(or go) back, to give back, to — por, to long for.
reciprocate, to turn, to repay. Reventazón, /., breaker.
Retorno, m., return, coming back, Reverbero, m., reflector, lamp, gas
repayment, barter. (or street) lamp.
Retorta, /., retort (Chem.) ; a sort Reversible, a., re vertible, reversi-
of linen, (Cuba) heavy white ble, returnable.
calico, shirting. Reversión, /., reversion, return.
Retracción, /., retraction. Reverso, m., reverse, back part.
Retractación, /., retractation. Revés, m., back part, back
Retractar, v., to retract, to with- disappointment, reverse. Al — ;

draw. on the contrary, the wrong way,


Retraer, i.v., to retract, to draw vice versa.
back, to retrieve r.v., to take
; Revestir, i.v., to dress, to sheathe,
refuge, to hold off, to hold to put on, to assume ; r.v., to
back. be invested with.
Retraimiento, m., shyness, reserve. Revisar, v., to revise, to examine,
Retranca, /., brake, brake-gear. to go over again. — las cuentas,
Retrasar, v., to defer, to delay, to audit accounts.
to fall ofí, to decline. Revisión, /., re\ision. — de
Retraso, m., delay. Llegar con — cuentas, audit.
to be late (or behind time). Revisor, m., reviser, reviewer.

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examiner, ticket-collector. — el — to run the risk, to take


,

de cuentas, auditor. one's chance. De cuenta y por


Revista, /., review, revision. Pasar — de, for account and risk of.

. .

— to re\ise, to review.
a, Contra todos los s, against
Revivir, v., to revive. all risks. Cubrir el riesgo de
Revocación, /., revocation, repeal- guerra, to cover (or insure
ing, abrogation, reversal. against) war risk.
Revocar, v., to revoke, to repeal, Rifa, /., dispute, raffle.
to annul to; reverse to ; Rifar, v., to raffle, to dispute.
plaster. Rígidamente, adv., rigidly.
Revolución, /., revolution. Rigidez, /., rigidity, asperity.
Revolucionario, a., revolutionary ;
Rígido, a., rigid, rigorous, severe,
m., revolutionist. hard, stern.
Revolver, i.v., to turn, to return, Rigor, ni., rigour, sternness, power,
to revert, to revolve, to stir up. hardness. En —
in reality, pro-
,

Revólver, m., revolver, pistol. perly, at most. Hablando en


Revoque, m., whitewash, plaster. — strictly speaking.
, De —
Revuelta, /., return, revolution, indispensable.
revolt delay, change.
; Rigurosamente, adv., strictly.
Rey, m., king. Riguroso, a., rigorous, strict.
Reyerta, /., dispute, difference. Rimero, m., heap, pile.
Rezagar, v., to leave behind, to Rincón, m., (inside) corner.
defer r.v., to remain behind.
; Riña, /., quarrel, dispute.
Rezar, v., to pray, to cjuote, to Riñon, m., kidney.
recite to announce.
; Rio, m., river, stream.
Rezo, w., prayer. Ripio, yn., remainder, residue.
Rezumarse, r.v., to ooze, to leak, No perder —
not to miss the
,

to transpire. least occasion.


Ría, /., mouth of a river. Riqueza, /., richness, wealth.
Riada, /., flood of a river. Risa, /., laugh.
Ribazo, m., slope. Risco, m., steep rock.
Ribera, /., shore, coast, strand. Risible, a., risible, laughable.
Ribete, m., ribbon, tape, seam, Ristra, /., row, pile, string (of
border, binding. onions).
Ribeteado, whipped, hemmed. Rival, m., rival, competitor.
Ribetear, v., to hem, to border, Rivalidad, /., rivalry, competi-
to fringe. tion.
Ricamente, adv., richly, 'excel- Rivalizar, to rival, to vie with.
v.,
lently. Rizar, v., to curl, to frizzle, to
Ricino, m., ricinus. See Aceite. crumple, to plait.
Rico, a., rich, wealthy, choice. Rizo, w., curling, curl, crumple.
Ridiculez, /., ridicule, folly. Roano, a., sorrel, roan.
Ridículo, a., ridiculous m., ; Robar, m., to rob, to steal.
ridicule. Roblar, v., to authorise to clench, ;

Riego, m., irrigation. to rivet.


Riel, m., rail, ingot. — or
es, (rail Roble, m., oak-tree, oak.
tramway) lines. Roblón, m., rivet.
Rienda, /., rein. A — suelta, Robo, m., robbery, theft.
violently, swiftly. Dar — suelta Robusto, a., strong, robust.
a, to give vent to. Roca, /., rock, cliff. [course.
Riesgo, m., risk, danger. Correr Roce, m., friction, rub inter- ;

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Rof] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY tRtt

Rociada, sprinkling, spray. Ropa, wearing apparel,


cloth,
Rociar,
/.,
to fall in dew, to
v., clothes.
/.,

blanca, linen. —
sprinkle, to strew. [value. interior, underclothing. —
Rocín, m., hack, horse of little usada (or vieja), old clothes,
Rocío, ni., dew, sprinkling. cast-ofí clothing. quema A —
Rodaballo, m., turbot. See Quemarropa.
Rodante, a., rolling. See Material. Ropería, /., store of ready-made
Rodapié, m., fringe round a bed- clotliing.
stead. Ropero, m., salesman who deals
Rodar, i. v., to roll to wander ; in clothes keeper of the ward-
about. robe.
Rodeado, a., surrounded. — de Roqueño, a., rocky.
negocios, overwhelmed with Rosa, /., rose. Agua de s, rose- —
business. water. Palo de rosewood. —

,

Rodeo, m., roundabout way, eva- Color pink.


sion. Sin —
to the point.
s,
,

Rosado, a., rose, pink (colour).


Rodete, ni., bolster, border, flange. Agua rosada, rose-water.
Rodilla, /., knee. De s, on one's — Rosal, ni., rose-bush.
knees. Rosario, m., rosary.
Rodillo, ;»., roller, rolling-pin. Rosbif, m., roast beef.
Roer, i. v., to gnaw, to corrode. Rosea, /., screw rusk. ;

Rogar, i.v., to implore, to entreat, Roso, a., red, rosy. A — y velloso.


to beg,' to pray. without distinction, totall}'.
Rojizo, a., reddish. See Cafc. Rostro, Mí., countenance, aspect.
Rojo, a., red. — —

a face to face. Hacer
, —
Roí, m., list, roll,catalogue. to bear up under adversities.
Roldana, /., sheave, pulley- wheel ;
Rota, /., rout, defeat course ;

caster. (Naut.).
Rollo, m., roll, scroll, reel. Rotación, /., rotation, circular
Romadizo, m., catarrh, cold in the motion.
head. Roto, a., broken, ragged.
Romana, /., steelyard, balance, Rotular, v., to label.
scales. La — báscula, the lever Rótulo, m., label, inscription,
scales. poster, title, ticket.
Romance, m., romance. Rotunda, /., round-house for
Romaneaje, m., weight, weighing. engines.
Nota del —
weight-note. , Rotundamente, adv., sphericallj-
Romo, a., blunt, obtuse. explicitly ; flatly.
Rompenueces, w/., nut-crackers. Rotundo, a., round, circular,
Rompeolas, m., breakwater. spherical.
Romper, v., to break, to burst, to Rotura, /., rupture, fracture,
fallout, to interrupt to dawn, ; breakage. Libre de •
free from
to begin to infringe.
; breakage.
Rompimiento, m., rupture, break- Rozadura, /., friction, clashing,
ing, crack. clash.
Ron, m., rum. Rozamiento, m., friction.
Ronco, a., hoarse, husky. Rozar, v., to scrape, to graze, to
Ronda, /., round, patrol. touch slightly r.v., to fret, to

;

Rondar, v., to go round, to haunt. rub against one another. se


Rondón. De rashly, —
ab- , con, to be connected with.
ruptl}'. Ruán, ni., sort of linen.
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Riihl SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY fSac

Rubí, >ii., ruby. Sabedor, a., acquainted, well


Rubia, /., madder. —
en raíz informed.
{oy graneada), madder-root. Saber, i.v., to know, to be able to
Rubio, a., fair, ruddy, golden. to relish, to taste. A to wit, — ;


,

Rubor, m., blush, flush. that is. Hacer to make ,

Rúbrica, /., rubric, a flourish added known.


to the signature by Spaniards. Saber, m., learning, knowing.
Rudeza, /., roughness, asperity, Sabiduría, /., learning, knowledge.
coarseness. Sabiendas, A —
knowingh-, con-
,

Rudo, a., rude, rough, coarse, sciously.


hard. Sabio, a., sage, wise, learned.
Rueca, /., distaff winding. Sable, m., sabre.
Rueda, /., wheel, turn.
;

del — Saboneta, /., a small watch


timón, steering-wheel. den- — hunting-watch, hunter.
tada, toothed (or bevel) wheel. Sabor, m., relish, taste. A at — ,

— de paletas, paddle-wheel. pleasure, to the taste.


Ruedo, m., rotation, circuit ;
Saborear, v., to give a relish, to
borcler, selvage, fringe, mat, enjoy.
rug. — de cama, valance. Sabroso, a., savoury, palatable.
Ruego, m., request, petition, en- Sabueso, m., hound, bloodhound.
treaty. A — de, at the request Saca, /., sack, bag.
of. Sacabocado, m., hollow punch.
Rugir, v., to roar, to crack. Hacer — s, to punch.
Ruibarbo, m., rhubarb. Sacabotas, m., boot-jack.
Ruido, 7n., noise, dispute, rumour, Sacacorchos, m., corkscrew.
sound. Sacamanchas, com., cleaner, stain-
Ruidoso, a., noisy. remover. Tierra de fuller's — •,

Ruin, a., mean, low, bad, wicked. earth.


Ruina, /., ruin, downfall. Ir en — Sacamuelas, m., tooth-drawer.
to go to ruin. Sacar, v., to extract, to draw out,
Ruindad, /., meanness, baseness. to pull out, to remove, to copy,
Ruinoso, a., ruinous. to imitate, to produce to
Ruiseñor, m., nightingale. infer, to procure. en claro— ;

Rumbo, m., road, route, way, (or en limpio), to come to a


course of a ship pomp. conclusion (or inference) a —
Con — a, bound
;

for. — esti- luz, to print, to publish. No —


mado,, dead reckoning. nada en limpio, to make nothing
Rumboso, a., pompous. of it (or out of it) See Cara.
.

Rumiar, to ruminate, to brood.


v., Sacarino, a., saccharine.
Rumor, m., rumour, report. Sacatapón, m., corkscrew, bung-
Rupia, /., rupee, Indian coin. drawer.
Ruptura, /., rupture, breaking off. Saciar, v., to satiate, to cloy.
Rústico, a., rustic. En rústica, Saco, m., sack, bag. —
de mano,
in paper covers, unbound. hand-bag, travelling-bag.
Ruta, /., route, itinerary. Sacrificar, v., to sacrifice.
Rutina, /., routine, custom. Sacrificio, m., sacrifice.
Sacudida, /. (or Sacudimiento, m.),
Sábado, m., Saturday. act of shaking off shock.
;

Sábana, /., sheet. Sacudir, v., to shake, to jolt, to


Sabana, /. (Cuba), Savannah, an throw, to shake oft r.v., to ;

extended plain. get rid of, to reject.

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Sae] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Sal

Saeta, /.,arrow, dart. Salitre, tn., saltpetre, nitre.


Safra, /.(Cuba). See Zafra. Salmón, m., salmon.
Sagacidad, /., sagacit}-. Salmuera, /., brine pickle made ;

Sagaz, a., sagacious, keen-%\atted. of salt and water. Carne de vaca


Sagú, m., sago. en media corned beef. — ,

Sainete, »»., farce or play. Salón, saloon, large hall.


in.,

Sal, /., salt. blanca, table salt. Salpicar, v., to spatter, to sprinkle,
— gema, rock — de salt. hi- to splash.
— de Epsom) Epsom
-

guera {or Salpimentar, i.v., to season with



,

salts. smelling
volátil, salts. pepper and salt.
— marina, sea — salt. •
gris, Salsa, /., sauce.
coarse — minerales,
salt. es Salsera, /., sauce-boat.
mineral salts. Saltar, v., to jump, to leap to
Sala, hall, saloon, sitting-room. shift, to veer, to omit. a la — ;

— de muestras, showroom.
/.,
vista, to be obvious.
Saladero, m., salting-tub. Salto, m., leap, spring, jump, skip,
Salado, a., salted, salty witty. ;
omission. A — s, by fits and
Saladura, /., salting. starts.
Salar, v., to salt, to cure, [a wage. Salubre, a., healthful, healthy.
Salariar, v., to give a salary, to pay Salubridad, /., healthfulness, salu-
Salario, m., salary, wages. — brity.
mínimo, minimum wage. Salud, /., health. En sana — , in
Salazón, /., seasoning, salting. good health.
Salchicha, /., sausage. Saludable, a., salutary, healthful,
Saldar, v., to liquidate, to settle, wholesome.
to balance. Saludar, v., to greet, to salute, to
Saldo, m., balance, rest, remainder, hail.
clearing line, job-lot.- deudor, Saludo, m., salute, greeting. —
debit balance. de cuenta — a .,
. kind regards to
. . . .

paj^ment in full. Salutación, /., salutation, salute,


Salero, m., salt-cellar. greeting.
Salida, /., start, departure, exit, Salva, /., salute of firearms, salvo.
outlet, sale, issue, result, outlay. Salvado, m., bran (husk of wheat
Estar de to be ready for ground).

-,

sailing. Llevar to be under Salvaguardia, m., safeguard, secur-



,

weigh. Tener to be saleable. it}^ /., safe-conduct.



, ;

Dar a, to sell, to dispose of. Salvaje, a., savage, wild »?., ;

Saliente, a., salient, projecting, savage.


prominent. Salvamento, m., safety, salvation,
Salina, /., salt-pit, salt-works, salvage. Derechos de —
salt-pan, salt-mine. , salvage-money.
Salino, a., saline. Salvar, v., to save, to salve, to
Salir, i.v., to go out, to leave, to remove impediments, to pass
depart, to come out, to succeed, over, to cover (distance), to
to become r.v., to drop, to mention, to correct errors r.v.,

;

leak. a .
;

., to cost . a . . .
— to escape.
luz, to be published (or printed), Salvavidas, m., life-preserver, life-

to be produced. con algo, to — buoy.


obtain anything. caro, to be — Salvedad, /., security, safe-con-
dear. —
bien, to succeed.
• se — duct ; excuse.
con la suya, to have one's way. Salvia, /. (Bot.), sage.

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Sal] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Sec

Salvilla, /., salver, tray. Sarcasmo, ni., sarcasm.


Salvo, saving,
adv., excepting. Sarcástico, a., sarcastic.
En —
in security. Poner a
,
— Sardina, /., sardine.
de, to safeguard, to free (or Sarga, /., serge.
save) from. buen cobro, — Sarmiento, m., vine-shoot.
reserving due payment (or Sarta, /., string of beads or pearls.
collection). Sartén, /., frying-pan.
Salvoconducto, m., pass, safe- Sastre, m., tailor. Hechura —
conduct, passport. tailor-made.
Sanar, v., to heal, to cure, to Sastrería, /., tailor's shop ; tailor-
restore to health, to recover.
Sanción, /., sanction. Satin, m., sateen.
Sancionar, v., to sanction. Satinador, m., glazing apparatus.
Sandalia, /., sandal. Satinar, v., to calender, to glaze.
Sándalo, m., sandal-wood. Satiné, >». (S.A.), sateen.
Sandez, /., folly, simplicity. Satisfacción, /., satisfaction,
Sandía, /., water-melon. ^
apology.
Saneamiento, m., surety, bail, Satisfacer, i. v., to satisfy, to con-
guarantee indemnification
; ;
tent, to meet. —
una letra, to
drainage. meet (or honour) a draft.
Sanear, v., to give security or Satisfactorio, a., satisfactory.
bail to indemnify
; to dram. ; Satisfecho, a., satisfied.
Sangrar, v., to bleed, to drain. Sauce, m., willow.
Sangre, /., blood. —
fría, coolness. Saúco, m., elder tree.
A — fría, in cold blood. Saya, /., petticoat, skirt.
Sangria, /., bleeding. Sayo, Mí., small frock, loose jacket.
Sanguijuela, /., leech. [stone. Sazón, /., season taste occasion,

; ;

Sanguinaria, /., blood-root, blood- time. A la at that time, ,

Sanidad, /., soundness, health, then. En —


seasonably.
,

sanity. Carta {or patente) de Sazonado, a., seasoned, mature


— bill of health. Casa de — witty.
;


,

health office. Junta de Sazonar, v., to season, to rnature.


Board of health. Se, pron., one, they. — dice, it is
Sanitario, a., sanitary. said.
Sano, a., sound, healthy, whole- Sea. See Sfer. que, whether.—
some, safe. — y sal\-o, safe Sebo, m., tallow, suet, grease.
and sound. Seboso, a., tallowy, greasy.
Santa Bárbara, /. (Naut.), maga- Seca, /., drought. A s, alone, —
zine, powder-room. singly.
Santiamén, m., moment, t'wink- Secadero, »?., drying-room (or
ling of an eye. shed)
Santo, a., holy, saintly m., saint. Secamente, adv., dryly.
— y bueno, well and good. El ;

Secante, m., drier a., drying.


— the whole day. Todos
día, See Papel.
;

— Day.
s. All Saints' Secar, v., to dry.
Saña, /., anger, passion. Sección, /., section, department.
Saquear, v., to sack, to plunder. Seccionar, v., to section, to sepa-
Saqueo, ni., pillage, plunder. rate.
Saquillo, m. (dim.), small bag. Seco, a., dry, bare. En

— in a
,

Sarao, m., ball, evening entertain- dry place. Dique •, dry dock.
ment. See Seca.
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Secretar, v., to secrete. Segundo, a., second. De segunda


Secretaría, /., secretary's office, mano, second-hand. En —
secretaryship. lugar, secondly.
Secretario, m., secretary. Segundo, m., second (of time) ;

Secreto, a., secret, hidden m., ; mate of a ship.


secrec}', silence, caution. De Segur, /., axe sickle, reaping-
— secretly, privately.
, En — hook.
;

in private. Seguramente, adv., securely, sure-


Secuela, /., sequel, continuation. ly, certainly, safely, of course.
Secuestración, /., sequestration. — será ., it is sure to be.
. .

Secuestrar, v., to sequestrate, to Seguridad, /., security, safety,


distress, to seize. certainty. Para mayor for — ,

Secuestro, m., sequestration, seiz- regularity's sake.


ure. Seguro, a., secure, safe, sure,
Secundar, u., to second, to favour, confident, certain, firm m.,

;

to aid. insurance. Compañía de


Secundario, a., secondary. insurance company.
s,
marí- —
Sed, /., thirst eagerness. timo, marine insurance. —
Seda, /., silk.
;

en rama (or — contra todos los riesgos, insur-


cruda), raw silk. — floja, floss ance against all risks. Póliza
silk. Borra de — flock silk. de —
insurance policy. Prima
— torcida, twsted silk. Tejedor
,

{or premio)
,

de insurance ——
de — weaver. — tornaso-
,

silk premium. Tipos del insur-


— ondeada, —
, -,

lada, shot silk. ance rates. contra incendios,


watered silk. — de coser, fire insurance. Corredor de s, —
sewing-silk. insurance broker. de ida y —
Sedalina, /., a mercerised cloth. vuelta, insurance out and home.
Sedería, /., silks, silk stuff, shop — endowment insurance.
dotal,
of a silk mercer. — mutuo, mutual insurance.
Sedero, m., silk mercer. — sobre vida, insurance. la life
Sediento, a., thirsty. Hacer efectuar)
(verificar or el
Sedimento, m., sediment. — to look to attend after (or
A buen —
,

Sedoso, a., silky, silken. to) the insurance.


Seducir, i. v., to seduce, to abuse. certainly. De — assuredly. ,

Segadera, /., reaping-hook, sickle. En — in security. Ir. [or


obrar) sobre — to be
,

Segadora, /., reaping-machine. to , (or go)


Segar, i.v., to reap, to mow. on sure grounds.
Seguida, /., succession, continua- Selección, /., selection, choice.
tion. De —
successively. En Selecto, a., select, choice.

,

, forthwith, at once, imme- Sellar, v., to seal, to stamp.


diately, [ing. Sello, m., seal, stamp, stamp-
Segazón, /., harvest-season, reap- office. —
de aduana, cocket.
Seguidaniente, adv., at once. — de correo (de franqueo or
Seguido, a., continued, successive. de cartas) postage stamp. de,

Seguimiento, m., pursuit. caucho de goma (or elástica),
Seguir, i.v., to follow, to pursue, india-rubber stamp. — de
to attend, to go on, to continue. recibo, receipt-stamp. Sortija
Como sigue, as follows. de — signet-ring.

,

Según, prep., according to, as per. Selva, /.. forest. espesa,


— — y conforme),
(or that thicket.
depends. — y como, just as. Semana, /., week. Día entre —
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week-day, working-day. A la Sensible, a., sensible, sensitive,


(or por) —a week, per week.
, regrettable, appreciable.
Seniunal, a., weekly. Sensitivo, a., sensitive, sensible.
Seinanurio, a., weekly m., ; Sentado, a., judicious, sedate,
weekly publication. grave.
Semblante, m., look, aspect, face, Sentar, i.v., to fit, to become, to
countenance. suit, to establish r.v., to sit ;

Sembrado, ni., cornfield. down, to take a seat.


Sembrador, m., sower seeder.; Sentencia, /., sentence, verdict,
Sembrar, ¿.v., to sow, to scatter, to judgment.
spreaci. Sentenciar, v., to sentence, to pass
Semejante, a., similar, like ; m., judgment.
fellow-creature. Sentido, a., sensible, feeling ; m.,
Semejanza, /., resemblance, like- sense, meaning, direc-
reason,
ness, likelihood. tion. Darse por to show
— — ,

Semejar, to be like, to resem-


v., resentment. común, common
ble r.v. (a), to resemble.
; sense.
Sementera, /., sowing seed, seed- Sentimiento, m., sentiment, feel-
time. ing grief,
;
sorrow, concern ;

Semestral, «., half-yearly. judgment, opinion.


Semestre, m., space of six months, Sentina, /., well (of a ship) sink. ;

half-year. Sentir, i.v., to feel, to hear, to


Semianual, a., semi-annual, half- suffer to regret, to be sorry
; ;

-yearly. to judge, to taste r.v., to be


Semilla, /.,seed. — de algodón, affected, to resent to spring.
;

cotton seed. — de 3'erba, Sentir, m., feeling, opinion, judg-


;

grass seed. ment.


Seminario, m., seed-plot, nursery Seña, sign, mark, signal.
seminary.
;

— s,
/.,
address. Hacer una a, —
Sémola, /., semolina. to beckon. Por más s, to be —
Sempiterna, /., lasting (cloth). more precise.
Sempiterno, a., everlasting, eternal. Señal, /., sign, mark, signal, token,
Sen, m. [or Sena, /.), .senna. vestige. —
es de bruma, fog
Senado, m., senate, senate-house ;
signals. En — de, in proof of,
Spanish house of parliament. as a token of.
Senador, m., senator. Señalado, a., famous, distin-
Sencillez, /., simplicity, plainness, guished, celebrated.
silliness. Señalar, v., to signalise, to name,
Sencillo, a., simple, plain, single ; to mark, to indicate, to point
silly. out, to assign, to make known,
Senda, /., path, footpath. to fix. —
los motivos de, to
Sendero, m. path, footpath. account for.
Sendos, a., each of two, either. Señor, m., lord, sir, mister. Muy
Seno, m., breast, bosom inside — mío {or nuestro), dear sir.
of a letter. De cuyo —;

retira- Señora, /., lady, mistress, madam.


mos, from which we extract ; Señorear, v., to master, to domi-
enclosing. neer, to lord to excel r.v., to
; ;

Sensación, /., sensation, feeling. assume airs of importance.


Sensatez, /., good sense, prudence. Señoría, /., lordship.
Sensato, a., sensible, prudent, Señorío, m., dominion, command,
wise. lordship.

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Señorita, /., young lady, miss. Serrano, a., pertaining to moun-


Señorito, m., young gentleman, tains n.m., highlander.
;

master. Serrín, m., sawdust.


Separación,/., separation. Serrucho, m., handsaw.
Separadamente, adv., separately, Servible, a., serviceable.
severally. Servicio, m., service, favour, good
Separado, a., separate. turn. -

de mesa, service for
Separar, v., to separate, to part, the table.
to divide, to set apart r.v., to Servidor, m., servant, waiter.
separate, to retire.
;

— de usted, your servant, at


Septentrión, m., north, north whd. your service.
Septentrional, a., northern, north. Servidumbre, /., attendance, ser-
Septiembre, m., September. vice, servitude servants.;

Sepulero, m., sepulchre, grave, Servilleta, /., napkin, serviette.


tomb. Servir, i.v., to serve, to correspond,
Sepultar, v., to bury, to inter. to agree, to answer the purpose,
Sepultura, /., interment, burial, to be convenient r.v., to be
;

grave. good enough, to plea.se. Sírvase


Sepulturero, m., grave-digger, Vd. venir, please come. se —
sexton. de, to make use of.
Sequedad, /., aridity, dryness. Sesgar, v., to slope, to slant.
Sequía, /., dryness, thirst, Sesgo, m., .slope, obliqueness
drought. a., sloped, oblique. Al — ;

Séquito, m., retinue, suite. slopingly, obliquely.


Ser, i.v., to be, to happen. O sea, Sesión, /., session, sitting, meeting,
that is, i.e. Sea sea . . .

— . . . conference. Se levantó la —
whether .or.. . de, to
. . . the meeting closed.
belong to to become of. A Sesos, ni.pl., brains.
no — que, unless.
;

Sesudo, a., judicious, wise.


Ser, m., being. Seta, /., mushroom.
Serenamente, adv., serenely, Setena, /., seventh. Con las — s,
coolly. sevenfold.
Serenar, v., to clear up, to become Setentrión. See Septentrión.
serene (or fair), to settle r.v., ; Setiembre. See Septiembre.
to clear up. Seto, «í., fence.
Serenidad, /., serenity, coolness. Seudónimo, a., pseudonymous,
Sereno, m., evening-dew night- ; fictitious; m., pseudonym.
watch, watchman a., serene, ; Severidad, /., severity, rigour,
clear, fair, calm, quiet, cold, harshness, gravity.
cool. Severo, a severe, rigorous, hard,
,

Seriamente, adv., seriously. grave, serious.


Serie, /., series, sequence, range. Sextante, ni., sextant.
Seriedad, /., seriousness. Si, adv., yes, indeed.
Serio, a., serious, grave, impor- Si, conj., if, although, whether,
tant, plain, true, sincere. unless. —
bien, although.
Serón, »;., pannier, seroon. — acaso (or por acaso), if —
Serpentino, a., serpentine, wind- by chance. Un es no es, —
ing. ever so little, rather.
Serpiente, /., serpent. Si, pron., himself. De spon- —

,

Serrado, a., dented, toothed, ser- taneously. De por apart, ,

rated. separately.
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Sid] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY .
[Sin

Sidra, /., cider. — de peras, perrj-. Sillín, m., small saddle, saddle of
Siega, /., harvest, reaping-time, a bicycle.
mowing. Sillón, m., large arm-chair. de —
Siembra, /., seed-time, cornfield. muelles, spring-chair.
Siempre, adv., always, at all times. Silueta, silhouette.
Para —
jamás, for ever and Silvestre,
/.,

c, wild.
ever. que,— always (or Simiente, /., seed.
provided) that. Similar, a., similar. [blance.
Sien, /., temple. Similitud, /., similitude, resem-
Sierpe, /., serpent. Simón, m., hackney coach.
Sierra, /., saw ridge of moun- Simpatía, /., sympathy, fellow-
tains. — ;

de mano, hand-saw. feeling.


Siervo, m., serf, slave, servant. Simpático, a., sympathetic.
Siesta, /., middaj^ nap. Simpatizar, v., to sympathise.
Sifón, m., siphon. Simple, a., simple, single, pure,
Sigilar, f., to seal, to keep secret. mere, plain, foolish.
Sigilo, m., seal, secret, secrecy. Simplemente, adv., simply, merely.
Siglo, m., century, age, a long Simplicidad, /., simplicity, plain-
time. Simplificar, v., to simplify, [ness.
Signifleaeion, /., signification, sig- Simulacro, m., image, sham.
nificance, meaning. Simular, f., to simulate. Factura
Significado, m., signification, simulada, pro forma invoice.
meaning. Simultáneo, a., simultaneous.
Significante, a., significant. Sin, prep., without. embargo, —
Significar, v., to signify, to mean, nevertheless, however. duda, —
to make known, to be worth. no doubt. licencia, un-—
Significativo, a., significative, licensed. —
que, without (that)

expressive. ... —
venta, unsold.

Signo, m., sign, mark, signet. Sinapismo, m., mustard-plaster.


Siguiente, a., following, next. Sinceramente, adv., sincerely.
Sílaba, /., syllable. Sinceridad, /., sincerity.
Silbar, v., to whistle, to hiss. Sincero, a., sincere.
Silbato, m., whistle. Sindicado, m., syndicate.
Silbido, m., whistle, whistling, Sindicar, v., to inform to accuse ; ;

hiss. to colleague.
Silenciar, v. (Amer.), to pass in Sindicato, m., syndicate, com-
silence. bination, trust.
Silencio, m., silence, secrecy. Síndico, m., syndic, recorder
Pasar en —
to pass over, to assignee, liquidator trustee.
;


,
;

omit reference to. de una quiebra, official


Silla, /., chair, saddle.
seat, — receiver (of a bankrupt's estate)
de manos, sedan-chair. — Singular, a., singular, single, par-
poltrona, arm-chair, easy chair. ticular.
— giratoria, pivot-chair. — Singularidad, /., singularity.
plegadiza, folding chair, camp- Siniestra, left hand.
stool. —
de rejilla {or de junco), Siniestro,
/.,
a., sinister, left, un-
cane-bottomed chair. de — happy in., disaster, accident,
montar, saddle. de tijera, — ;

mishap, damage.
camp chair. Sinnúmero, m., numberless quan-
Sillería, /., seat ; saddlery. tity, lln — de, a great number
Sillero, m., saddler, chair-maker. of, any amount of.

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Sin] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Sob

Sino, coíij., but, except, only. Sobradamente, adv abundanth


Sinrazón, /., wrong, injustice. excessi\-elv.
Sinsabor, m., displeasure, pain. Sobrado, a., abundant, rich,
Síntoma, >»., symptom, sign. plenty, Tiempo — ,
plenty of
Sinuoso, a., sinuous, wavy. time.
Siquiera, conj., at least, although, Sobrante, ;«., residue, overplus
scarcelj'. Ni —
not even. I'na a., over, remaining,
left —
;


,
s,
vez , once in a while. odds and ends.
Sirena, /., s>Ten, whistle. Sobrar, v., to be over and above,
Sirg:a, /., ^tow-rope, tow-line. to be more than enough to ;

Sirgar, v., to tow (a vessel) ^^•ith remain, to be left.


a line. Sobre, prep., above, over more- ;

Sirte, hidden rock, danger, over, besides about; m., enve-


quicksand.
/.,
lope. — ;

el cabo, off the Cape.


Sirvienta, /., servant. —
todo, especially. En aparte, —
Sirviente, a., serving com., under separate cover. Bajo
scr^'ant.
;

—under cover.
,

Sisa, /., petty theft, pilfering, Sobrecama, /., coverlet, quilt.


assize, excise. Derechos de — Sobrecarga, /., surcharge, over-
excise duty. burden.
Sisal, m., sisal, Mexican fibre. Sobrecargar, v., to overload,
Sisar, v., to pilfer, to steal, to surcharge, to overburden,
curtail, to cut to size ; to excise.
; overstock.
Sisero, m., exciseman, excise Sobrecargo, m supercargo,
collector. Sobrecoger, v to surprise. to
Sistema, m., system — mercantil, overtake.
mode of doing business. Sobredicho, a., above-mentioned.
Sistemático, a., systematic. Sobreescrito. See Sobrescrito.
Sitiar, v., to besiege. Sobreestadía, /., extra lay day.
Sitio, m., place, situation siege. ; Sobrefaz, /., surface
Sito, a., situated. Sobrefino, a., superfine.
Situación, /., situation, position, Sobrellevar, v., to carry, to under
assignment, payment. Muerta go, to ease.
— standstill, slackness.
, Sobremanera, adv., excessively,
Situado, a., situate, situated, exceedingly.
placed. Sobremesa, /., table-cloth, dessert.
Situar, v., to situate, to assign a De —
immediately after dinner.

,

fund, to pay. fondos, to pav Sobrenombre, m., surname.


mone3\ Sobrepasar, v., to exceed, to go
So, prep., under, below. color — beyond.
(or pretexto), under colour (or Sobrepeso, m., overweight.
pretence) Sobreponerse, i.r.v., to overcome,
Soberano, a. & m., sovereign. to overpower.
Soberbia, /., pride, haughtiness. Sobrequilla, /. (Naut.), keelson.
Soberbio, a., proud, arrogant, Sobrepujar, v., to exceed, to sur-
stately. pass, to cut out.
Sobordo, m., manifest, freight-list. Sobresaliente, a., surpassing.
Sobornar, v., to bribe, to corrupt. Sobresalir, i. v., to exceed, to sur-
Soborno, m., bribe, incitement. pass.
Sobra, /., surplus, excess. De — •, Sobresaltar, v., to surprise, to
over and above, extra, odd. frighten, to startle.

234
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Sobresalto, m., surprise. Sol, m., sun. Rayo de — sun-



,

Sobrescrito, m., superscription, beam. Reloj del sun-dial.



,

address, envelope. Al poner del at sunset. ,

Sobrestante, m., overseer, fore- Al salir del -, at sunrise.—


man. Solamente, adv., only, solely.
Sobretodo, }>!., overcoat ; adv., Solapa, /., lappel pretence, pre-;

above all. text, [of ground.


Sobrevenir^ ¿.v., to happen, to Solar, m., ground-plot, parcel, lot
supervene. Solas, A —
by oneself.
,

Sobreviviente, m., survivor; a., Solazar, v., to solace, to cheer.


surviving. [live. Soldada, /., wages.
Sobrevivir, v., to survive, to out- Soldado, m., soldier.
Sobriedad, /., sobriety. Soldadura, /., soldering, solder.
Sobrina, /., niece. Soldar, v., to solder, to mend.
Sobrino, m., nephew. Soledad, /., solitude.
Sobrio, a., sober. Solemne, a., .solemn.
Socarrón, a., cunning, sly, crafty. Solemnidad, /., solemnity.
Socavar, v., to excavate, to under- Soler, i.v., accustom, to be
to
mine. accustomed, to be in the habit
Sociable, a., sociable. of.
Social, a., social. Solera, /.', cross-beam, rib wall-
Socialismo, m., socialism. plate, flat stone. del hogar, — •
;

Socialista, com., socialist. hearth-stone.


Sociedad, /., society, company, Solferino, a., a bright pink colour.
partnership. —
anónima, joint Solicitado, a., in good request or
stock company. en coman-— demand.
dita, joint stock company. Solicitante, com., solicitor, appli-
Socio, m., comrade, associate, cant.
partner member. — activo, Solicitación, solicitation.
;

active partner. — gerente {or Solicitar,


/.,
to solicit, to entreat,
v.,
gestor), managing partner. •

to ask, to beg. Se solicita. . . .


,

comanditario, sleeping partner. Wanted (in advertisements).


— principal, head-partner. — Solícito, a., solicitous, anxious,
único, sole partner. careful.
Socorrer, v., to succour, to help, Solicitud, solicitude, anxiety,
/.,

to aid ; to pay a part of what request, application.


is due. Solidar, v., to harden, to make
Socorrido, a., furnished, well solid, to consolidate.
supplied, abundant. Solidariamente, adv., jointly and
Socorro, m., succour, aid, assist- severally.
ance, help, support. Solidaridad, /., soUdarity joint ;

Soda. See Sosa. and separate responsibility.


Sodio, m., sodium. Solidario, a., solidary indivi- ;

Sofá, m., sofa. dually and collectively respon-


Sofocante, a., suffocating, close. sible.
Sofocar, v.'. to suffocate, to choke, Solidez, /., solidity, firmness,
to quench, to smother, to hardness, integrity.
molest. Sólido, a., solid, firm, hard, sound.
Soga, /., rope, halter, cord. Solitario, a., solitary, lonely.
Sojuzgar, v., to conquer, to sub- Solo, a., alone, single, only. A
jugate. solas, alone.

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Sol] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Sos

Sólo, adv., only. Soplar, v., to blow ; to rob or


Solomo, ni., loin chine. ; steal ; to divulge.
Soltar, Í.V., to untie, to loosen, Soplete, m., blow-pipe.
to set at liberty. Soplo, )«., blowing, gust, pun of
Soltera, /., spinster. wind ; denunciation.
Soltero, m., bachelor. Soplón, m., tale-bearer.
Soltura, /., release, ability, agility, Soportable, a., supportable, toler-
laxity. able.
Soluble, a., soluble, solvable. Soportar, v., to support, to suffer,
Solución, a., solution, resolution. to tolerate, to stand, to bear.
Solucionar, v., to solve, to settle. Soporte, m., support, rest, stand.
Solvencia, /., solvency. Sorber, v., to sip, to suck, to sup ;

Solvente, a., solvent. to absorb, to consume.


Sombra, /., shade, shadow. Ni Sorbete, m., sherbet.
por —by no means.
, Sorbo, m., sup, draught, absorp-
Sombrear, v., to shade. tion.
Sombrerera, a., hat-box, hat-case. Sordina, /., mute ;
(Mech.) dam-
Sombreria, /., manufactory of per.
hats, hat-shop. Sordo, a., deaf, silent.
Sombrerero, m., hatter, hat-maker. Sorprendente, a., surprising.
Sombrero, m., hat. de copa, — Sorprender, v., to surprise, to
tall (or silk) hat. de fieltro,— come upon, to overtake, to

felt hat. hat.


flexible, soft astonish.
Cinta de — hat-band. — de
, Sorpresa, /., surprise, astonish-
paja, straw hat. ment.
Sombrilla, /., parasol, sunshade. Sortear, v., to cast lots.
Sombrío, a., dark, shady, sombre, Sorteo, m., casting (or drawing)
gloomy. lots, drawing.
Somero, a., superficial. Sortija, /., ring, hoop, finger-ring.
Someter, i»., to submit, to subject Sosa, /., soda. —
cáustica, caustic
r.v., to submit, to comply, to
;

soda. Sulfato de , sulphate of —


abide by. soda.
Son, m., sound, noise. Sin ton ni Sosegado, a., quiet, peaceful, calm.
— without rhyme or reason.
, Sosegar, i.v., to calm, to pacify,
Sonar, i.v., to sound, to blow. to silence, to lull r.v., to grow ;

Sonda, /., sounding, sounding- calm.


line, sound. Sosiego, m., tranquillity, ease,
Sondear, v., to sound, to try, to calmness.
sift, to fathom. Línea de — Soslayar, v., to avoid, to get past.
fathom line.
•,

Soslayo, m., slant. Al sidewise, — ,

Sonido, m., sound, noise, report. askew.


Sonreírse, i.r.v., to smile. Soso, a., insipid, tasteless, sense-
Sonrisa, /., smile. less.
Sonsacar, v., to wheedle, to pump Sospecha, /., suspicion.
(a person). Sospechar, v., to suspect.
Soñar, i.v., to dream. Sospechoso, a., suspicious, sus-
Sopa, /., soup. pected, mistrustful.
Sopera, /., soup-dish, tureen. Sostén, ni., support, prop.
Sopero, ni., soup-plate. Sostener, i.v., to sustain, to sup-
Sopetón, m., blow. De sud- — , port, to maintain, to prop up,
denly. to bear, to endure r.v., to ;

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Sos] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Sue

support (or maintain) oneself, Subsistir, v.. to subsist.


to bear up, to hold out, to keep Substancia, /., substance. En —
up. in short, briefly. — s alimen-
Sostenido, a., supported, sus- ticias, food-stuffs.
tained, steady. Substancial, substantial
a.,

Sótano, >»., cellar. Substituir, See Sustituir.


i.v.

Sotavento, m., leeward. Substraer. See Sustraer.


Su, pron., his, her, its, their, your. Subterfugio, m., subterfuge.
Suarda, /., grease.' See Lana. Subterráneo, a., subterranean.
Suave, a., soft, smooth, mild, Ferrocarril underground— ,

gentle, easy, quiet. Tabaco — railwa}'.


mild tobacco. Suburbio, m., suburb.
Suavidad, /., softness, suavity. Subvención, /., help, assistance,
Suavizador, m., razor-strop. aid, subsidy.
Suavizar, v., to soften, to make Subvenir, i.v., to aid, to assist,
soft. to supply, to furnish.
Subalterno, a., subaltern, inferior. Subyugar, v., to subdue, to sub-
Subasta, /., auction. —
pública, jugate.
public auction. Suceder, v., to succeed, to come
Subastar, v., to sell by auction. after, to happen, to come about.
Subdito, a. & m., subject. Sucesión^ /., succession issue, ;

Subida, /., rise, ascent, ascension. offspring, children.


Subido, a., raised, advanced, high, Sucesivo, a., successive. [cess.
strong, deep (colour). Suceso, m., event, incident, suc-
Subir, v., to ascend, to come up, Sucesor, m., successor.
to go up, to rise, to increase, to Suciedad, /., dirt, dirtiness.
raise the value r.v., to rise, to
; Sucinto, a., brief, succinct, concise,
go up. —

de precio, to rise in terse.
price, to go up. Sucio, a., dirty, nasty, foul. See
Súbitamente, adv., suddenly. Peso.
Subitáneo, a., sudden, unexpected. Suculento, a., succulent, juicy.
Súbito, a., sudden, hasty. De — Sucumbir, v., to succumb.
suddenly, unexpectedly. Sucursal, /., branch, branch-
Sublevar, v., to stir up, to excite. house.
Sublime, a., sublime. Sud, ni., south. —oeste, south-
Submarino, a., submarine. west.
Subordinación, /., subordination. Sudar, v., to sweat.
Subordinar, v., to subordinate. Sudeste, m., south-east.
Subrayar, v., to underscore. Sudoeste, m., south-west.
Subsanar, v., to excuse, to. mend, Sudor, m., sweat, perspiration.
to repair, to make good. Suegra, /., mother-in-law.
Subscribir, v., to subscribe. Suegro, m., father-in-law.
Subscripción, /., subscription. Suela, /., sole (of a shoe).
Subscriptor, m., subscriber. Sueldo, m., wages, salary. A
Subsecuente, a., subsequent, suc- medio —
upon half pay.
,

ceeding. Suelo, in., ground, soil. Venirse


Subsidio, m., subsidy, aid. al —
to tall to the ground.
,

Subsiguiente, a., subsequent. Suelto, a., loose, light, s\\'ift, free,


Subsistencia, /., subsistence, live- easy.
lihood. Sueño, m., sleep, dream. Tener
Subsistente, a., subsistent. — to be sleepy.
,

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Sne] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Sup

Suero, m., whey. Sumergir, v., to submerge.


Suerte, /., chance, lot, luck, fate. Suministrador, in., provider, sup-
De todas
— —
s, at an}- rate. De plier.
que, so that. Caber en -
— Suministrar, v., to subminister,
to fall to one's lot. Tocarle a to suppl}-, to furnish.
uno la — to be favoured by
, Suministro, m., supply.
fortune. Sumir, v., to sink.
Suficiencia, /., sufficiency. Sumisión, /., submission, compli-
Suficiente, a., sufficient. ance tender.
;

Sufocar. See Sofocar. Sumiso, a., submissive, compliant.


Sufragar, v., to favour, to aid to Sumo, a., highest, greatest, very

;

defraj-, to make up. great. A lo at most. ,

Sufragio, jn., suffrage, vote ;


Sunchar, v., to hoop, to clamp.
favour, support, aid. Suncho, m., clamp, hoop.
Sufrible, a., sufferable, tolerable. Supeditar, v., to subdue, to over-
Sufrido, a., consenting, accommo- power.
dating, patient. Superar, v., to overcome, to
Sufrimiento, m., suffering, suffer- surpass.
ance, tolerance. Superávit, m. (Lat.), overplus,
Sufrir, v., to suffer, to bear, to surplus, residue.
permit, to abide, to stand. — Superficial, a., superficial.
un error, to make a mistake. Superficie, /., superficies, surface.
Sugerir, i.v., to suggest, to hint. Superfino, a., superfine.
Sugestión, /., suggestion, hint. Superfino, a., superfluous.
Sujeción, /., subjection. Con a, — Superintendencia, /., superintend-
subject to. ence.
Sujetapapeles, m., letter-clip. Superintendente, m., superintend-
Sujetar, v., to subdue, to subject ;
ent, overseer.
r.v., to adhere. Superior, a., superior, higher,
Sujeto, a., subject, liable, exposed greater m., superior.
m., subject, topic person. a, — ;
;

Superioridad, /., superiority.


fixed to, subject to. Estar
;

a, — Supervenir, i.v., to supervene.


to be subject to. Suplemental (Suplementario), a.,
Sulfato, m., sulphate. de — supplementary.
amoníaco, sulphate of ammonia. Suplemento, m., supplement, sup-
Sulfito, ni., sulphite. ply.
Sulfúrico, a., sulphuric. Acido — Súplica, /., petition, request.
sulphuric acid, vitriol. Suplicante, a. ¿c com., supplicant.
Suma, /., sum, amount. del — Suplicar, v., to entreat, to suppli-
frente (or —
de la vuelta), cate.. —
de la sentencia, to
brought forward. En — , in petition against the sentence,
short. to appeal to a liigher court.
Sumamente, adv., highly, ex- Suplicio, m., punishment, torment.
tremely, in the highest degree. Suplir, v., to supply, to furnish,
Sumar, v., to sum, to add up, to to fill up.
result, to sum up. Suponer, i.v., to suppose, to fancy,
Sumaria, /., verbal process in- ; to imagine, to expect to ;

quest. possess (weight or authority).


Sumario, a., summary ; m., Suposición, /., supposition, sur-
summary, compendium, ab- mise.
stract. Supremacía, /., supremacy.
238
Sup] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Tab

Supremo, a., supreme ; highest. Sustentar, v., to sustain, to bear


Supresión, /., suppression. up ;to nourish.
Suprimir, v., to suppress, to omit, Sustento, w., sustenance, food,
to leave out. support, maintenance.
Supuesto, m., supposition a., Sustitución, /., substitution.
suppositious, supposed. Por
;

— Sustituir, i.v.. to substitute.


of course. —
que, since, grant-
• Sustituto, m., substitute.
ing that. Sustracción,/., subtraction, with-
Sur, m., south, south wind. drawal ; theft.
Surcar, v., to furrow, to plough. Sustraer, i.v., to substract, to
Surco, m., furrow, line, wrinkle. withdraw.
Surgidero, m., an -horage. Susurrar, v., to whisper, to
Surgir, v., to appear, to sprout, murmur.
to arise, to present itself to ; Sutil, a., subtle, acute, keen.
anchor. Sutileza, /., cunning,
subtlety,
Surtidero, m., conduit. shrewdness.
Surtido, m., assortment, supply Suyo, pron.. his, hers, theirs, yours.
a., assorted.
;

De — spontaneously.
,

Surtidor, m., caterer, purveyor Suya, /., view, intention. Llevar


jet (of water). — de agua,
;

la —adelante, to carry one's


reservoir. point.- Salirse con la to get — ,

Surtir, v., to supply, to furnish, one's way.


to pro\^ide, to accommodate.
— efecto, to ha\e the desired Tabaco, tn., tobacco. de [or en) —
effect. polvo, snuff. —
en rama {or de
Surto, a., anchored. hoja), leaf tobacco. suave —
Susceptible, rt., susceptible. de, — [or flojo), mild tobacco.
subject (liable or open) to. Tabaquera, /., snuñ-box, tobacco-
Suscitar, v., to ex:ite, to stir up, pouch.
to rouse. Tabaquería, /., tobacconist's shop.
Suscribir, v., to subscribe. Tabiiquero, tn., tobacconist.
Suscripción, /., subscription. Taberna, /., tavern.
Suscriptor, m., subscriber. Tabernero, m., tavern-keeper.
Susodicho, a., aforesaid, fore- Tabique, m., partition-wall.
mentioned. Tabla, /., board, table, plank,
Suspender, v., to suspend, to stop, block, index stage. de —

; -

to delay. los pagos, to stop cálculos, calculation table.


payment. Tablado, m., stage, scaffold, floor-
Suspensión, /., suspen.sion, sus- ing.
pense. Tablazón, ;«., planks, lumber.

Suspenso, a., hung, suspended Tablero, m., board, panel. de —


m., suspense. En —
in sus-
;

ajedrez, chess-board. de — -

pense, outstanding, in abeyance.


,

damas, draught-board. de —
Suspicacia, /., suspiciousness, jea- cocina, kitchen table.
dresser,
lousy. — de conmutadores, switch-
Suspicaz, a., suspicious, jealous. board.
Suspirar, v., to susjnre, to crave. Tableta, tablet, board splint.
— por, to aspire after.
/.,

Tablón, m., plank, beam. ^es,


;


Suspiro, m.. sigh, breath. planks, lumber.
Sustancia, /., substance. See Taburete, m., chair without arms,
Substancia. hieh stool.
239
Tac] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Tan

Tacaño, a., mean, stingy. Talabartero, m., belt-maker, sad-


Tacha, /., fault, defect, flaw dler.
small nail. Poner
to find — , Taladrar, v., to bore, to pierce.
fault, to make objections. Taladro, tn., borer, gimlet, auger.
Tachar, v., to censure, to tax, to Talante, m., appearance, aspect,
blot, to scratch out, to find disposition.
fault with. —
de, to accuse of. Talco, m., talc, mica. — de
— testigos, to object to (or to España, Spanish chalk.
challenge) witnesses. Talega, /. {or Talego, m.), bag,
Tachuela, /., tack. sack.
Tácito, a., tacit, silent, implied. Taleguilla, /., small bag.
Taco, m., stopper, wad, wadding Talento, m., talent.
rammer. — • de billar, billiard
;

Talentoso, a., talented, able.


cue. Talionar, v., to retaliate.
Tacón, m., heel, heel-piece (of a Talla, /., stature, size. Obra de
shoe). —
de caucho, india- — , carved work.
rubber heel. Tallador, m., engraver, carver.
Táctica, /., tactics. Tallar, v., to cut, to chop, to carve
Tacto, m., touch, tact. in wood, to engrave on copper-
Tafetán, m., taffeta. inglés, — plate.
court-plaster, sticking-plaster. Talle, m., shape, size, form waist. ;

Tafilete, m., morocco leather. Taller, m., workshop, office, labor-


Tafiletería, /., leather goods, mo- atory, mill school. ;

rocco manufacture. Tallista, com., engraver.


Tagua, /., coro20-nut, tagua-nut, Tallo, shoot, sprout, stem.
ni.,
ivory-nut. Talón, m., heel heel-piece (of a
Tahona, /., corn-mill, bakehouse, shoe, etc.) sight-draft.
;
;

de —
baker's shop. ecjuipaje, luggage-receipt.
Tahonero, m., miller, baker. Talonario, m., cheque-book.
Taimado, a., sly, crafty. Tamaño, a., very great m., ;

Taja, /., cut, incision. size, shape.


Tajada, /., slice, cut. También, conj. & adv., also, too,
Tajadera, /., chopping-knife, chop- likewise as well.;

ping-block. Tambor, m., drum ; drummer ;

Tajadero, m., chopping-block (for tambour-frame.


meat). Tamiz, )»., fine sieve.
Tajamar, m., cut-water. Tamizar, v., to sift.
Tajar, v., to cut, to chop, to hew. Tampoco, adv., neither, not either.
Tajo, m., cut, incision chopping- ; Tan, adv., so, so much, as well.
block edge.
; Tanda, /., turn, rotation, task.
Tajón, m., large block, chopping- Tangible, a., tangible.
block. Tanque, ;«., vat, tank.
Tal, a., such, so, as similar, as Tantear, v., to measure,
to pro-
much. —
cual, middling, so so
;

portion.
just as it is all defects. cual — ;

Tanteo, m., computation, calcula-


vez, sometimes.
;

vez, per- — tion, average.


haps. No hay —
there is no Tanto, a. & adv., so much, as
such thing. Con que,
,

— much, so. Veinte y s, twenty —


pro\'ided that. and upwards. Ciento y tantas
Talabartería, /., saddlery. Objetos libras, one hundred odd pounds.
de — saddlerv.
, El — por ciento, the percentage.

240
Tan] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Te,

— mejor, so much the better. Tardo, a., slow, dull, tardy.


— peor, so much the worse. Tarea, /., task, toil, excrci.se.
En — {or entre ), in the — Tarifa, /., tariff.
meantime. Por (or por lo ), — — Tarja, /.. tally, check.
therefore. Algún a trifle, a — Tarjador, m., checker.
— ... como
,

little. both Tarjar, v., to tally.


and.
. . . . . .

Tarjeta, /., card, sign. —


de visita,
. .

Tañido, m., tune, sound. visiting card. —


postal, post-
Tapa, /., lid, cover, cap. — de card.
plato, dish-cover. Tarjetero, m., card-case.
Tapadera, /., loose lid, covercle. Tarlatana, /., tarlatan, a sort of
Tapadero, m., large stopper. thin crape a cheap muslin.
;

Tapar, to stop up, to cover, to


v., Tarro, m., earthen pan, jar horn. ;

conceal, to hide. Tartán, m., tartan.


Tapete, m., small carpet, rug, Tartana, /., long covered wagon,
cover. Estar sobre el to be — , carriage, wagonette.
on the tapis (under discussion). Tártaro, m., tartar. See Crémor.
Tapia, /., mud-wall. Tartárico {or Tártrico), a., tar-
Tapicería, /., tapestry, upholstery. taric. See Ácido.
Tapicero, m., upholsterer, tapestry- Tasa, /., rate, measure, rule
maker. valuation, tax. —
del seguro,
;

Tapioca, /., tapioca. insurance rate.


Tapiz, m., tapestry, carpet. de — Tasación, /., valuation, appraise-
chimenea, hearth-rug. ment.
Tapizar, v., to hang with tapestry, Tasador, ni., appraiser.
to upholster. Tasajo, m., jerked beef, hung-beef ;

Tapón, m., cork, bung, stopper, scrap (rubber, etc.).


tap. Tasar, v., to appraise, to value, to
Taquigrafía, /., shorthand. estimate, to assess, to tax.
Taquígrafa, /., lady shorthand- en, to estimate (or value) at.
writer. Taxi, m.. taxi-cab, taxi.
Taquígrafo, m., shorthand-writer. Taxímetro, m., taximeter, taxi
Taquilla, /., ticket-office, booking- cab.
office. —
de billetes, ticket Taza, /., cup.

office. Té, m., tea.


Tara, /., tare. — común, average Tea, /., torch.
tare. Teatro, m., theatre.
Taracea, /., marquetry, inlaid Teca, /., teak (wood).
work. Techado, m., roof.
Taracear, to inlay.
v., Techar, v., to roof.
Tara villa, /., mill-clack, latch. Techo, in., roof, ceiling.
Tardanza, /., slowness, delay, Techumbre, /., upper roof.
detention. Tecla, /., key of a pianoforte (or
Tardar, v., to delay, to put off. typewriter)
A más —
at the latest.
, Teclado, m., keyboard.
Tarde, /., afternoon, evening Técnica, /., technique.
adv., late. Hacerse to grow — ,
;

Técnico, a., technical.


late. Más vale que nunca, — Tedio, m., disgust, dislike, te-
better late than never. o — diousness.
temprano, sooner or later. Tedioso, a., tedious, tiresome.
Tardío, a., late, slow, tardy. Teja, /., roof -tile, tile.
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Tejadillo, m., roof of a coach. Temblor, m., trembling. de —


Tejado, >n., roof covered with tierra, earthquake.
tiles shed.
; Temer, v., to fear, to dread, to be
Tejar, m., tile-works. afraid.
Tejedor, m., weaver. Temerario, a., rash, daring.
Tejedura, /., texture, weaving. Temeridad, /., temerity, rashness.
Tejer, v., to weave cloth. Temeroso, a., timid, timorous,
Tejido, m., texture, weaving, fearful.
tissue, fabric, web. Temible, a., dreadful, terrible.
Tejo, m., quoit ingot. Temor, /»., fea--, dread.

;

Tela, /., cloth, fabric linen. Témpano, m., flitch of bacon.


— alquitranada, tarpaulin.
;

— de hielo, piece of ice.



engomada, buckram. ence- Temperamento, m., temperament.


rada, tarpaulin, oil-cloth. Temperar, v., to temper, to soothe.
— metálica, wire gauze. — Temperatura, /., temperature.
impermeable, waterproof cloth. Tempestad, /., tempest, storm.
— cruda, unbleached (or grey) Tempestuoso, a., stormy.
cloth.— para camisas, shirting. Templado, a., temperate, tem-
— para .sábanas, sheeting.

— pered, moderate.
asargada (or cruzada), twill Templanza, /., temperance.
cloth. TempLir, v., to temper, to moder-
Telar, m., loom. — de mano, hand ate to tune instruments to
loom. — mecánico, power loom. cool.
; ;

Telaraña, /., cob-web. Temple, m., temperature, temper


Teloionar, (oy Telefonear), v., to (of metals), temperament,
telephone. frame.
Telefonema, w. tel^-phone mes- Temporada, /., space of time,
sage, call. season. — de animación, busy
Telefonía, /., telephon}-. season.
Telefónico, a., telephonic. Temporal, a., temporal ; m.,
Teléfono, m., telephone. season tempest, storm.
Telegrafía, /., telegraphy. sin — ;

Temporario, a., temporary.


hilos, wireless telegraph \-. Et-ta- Temprano, a. & adv., early, soon.
ción de —
sin hilos, wireless Tenacidad, /., tenacity.
station. Tenacillas, f.pl., small tongs,
Telegrafiar, v., to telegraph. pincers.
Telegráfico, a., telegraphic. Tenaz, a., tenacious, firm.
Telegrafista, com., telegrapher. Tenazas, f.pl., tongs pincers, ;

Telégrafo, m., telegraph. forceps.


Telegrama, m., telegram. Tendencia, /., tendency. al —
Telera, /., iron pin, cross-beam, alza, upward tendency. a la —
tie-piece. baja, dowTiward tendency.
Telescopio, m., telescope. Tender, i.v., to stretch, to distend,
Teleta, /., blotting-paper sieve. ; to lend. —
a, to tend to.
Telita, dim. of Tela. Ténder, m., tender (naval and
Telón, m., drop curtain in a railway).
theatre Correr el to drop — , Tendero, m., shopkeeper.
the curtain. Tenedor, m., holder, keeper fork.
Tema, m., text, topic, dispute, — de acciones, shareholder.
;

theme /., dispute, animosity. —de libros, book-keeper. de —


;

Temblar, i.v., to tremble, to shake. póliza, policy holder. de —


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bastimentos, storekeeper in the object, word terminus. En



;

navy. buenos in plain language


Teneduría, /., book-keeping. — (or English).
s,

¿ En qué — s ?

de libros, book-keeping. Upon what terms ? Llevar a


Tenencia, /., possession, holding. buen —
to carry out.
,

Tener, i.v., to have, to hold, to Termómetro, m., thermometer.


contain, to possess. — que Ternera, /., heifer veal. ;

hacer, to have something to do. Ternero, m., calf.


— que to have to go.
ir, — Terneza, /., softness, tenderness.

razón, to be right. a la Terno, m., dress, suit of clothes.


vista, to have before one. Ternura, /., tenderness, feeling.
Tenería, /., tan-3-ard, tannery. Terquedad, /., stubbornness, obsti-
Teniente, m., deputy, lieutenant. nacy.
Tenor, m., tenour, tenor. A -de, — Terrado, m., terrace, platform.
in compliance with. Terraja, /., screw-plate.
Tensión, /., tension. Terraplén, m. (Terrapleno), hori-
Tenso, a., tense, tight, extended. zontal surface, mound, terrace.
Tentar, i.v., to touch, to tempt, Terraza, /., terrace.
to attempt, to try, to prove. Terremoto, m., earthquake.
Tentativa, /., attempt, trial. Terrenal, a., terrestrial.
Tentativo, a., tentative. Terreno, m., land, ground, piece of
Tenue, a., thin, slender. ground. Sobre el on the — ,

Teñir, i.v., to dye, to tinge, to spot.


stain. — de azul, to dye blue. Terrestre, a., terrestrial, land.
Teoría, /., theory. Terrible, a., terrible, dreadful.
Teórico, a., theoretical. Territorial, a., territorial.
Tercamente, adv., obstinately. Territorio, m., territory, district,
Tercer. See Tercero. ground.
Tercería, /., mediation, arbitra- Terrón, m., lump, heap. — de •

tion. azúcar, lump of sugar, sugar


Tercero, a., third m., third ; lump.
person, mediator, umpire. Terror, m., terror, dread.
Terciado, m., cutlass. See Azúcar. Terso, a., smooth, polished, pure,
Terciar, v., to divide into three terse.
parts to mediate, to join, to
; Tersura, /., smoothness, purity,
share. terseness.
Tercio, a., third m., third part ; Tertulia, /., assembly, evening
bale (Mex.). party.
Terciopelo, m., velvet. Tesar, v. (Naut.), to haul taut.
Terco, a., obstinate, pertinacious. Tesauro, m., dictionary, index.
Tergiversar, v., to tergiversate, to Tesis, /., thesis.
shuffle. Tesón, m., tenacity, firmness.
Terliz, m., tick, ticking. Tesorería, /., treasury, treasurer's
Terminación, /., termination, con- office ; exchequer.
clusion. Tesorero, m., treasurer.
Terminal, a., final, ultimat?. Tren Tesoro, m., treasure treasury',
— —
;

through train.
, exchequer. Bono del ex- ,

Terminante, a., closing, terminat- chequer-bill. Obligaciones del


ing, conclusive, definite. — treasury bonds.
,

Terminar, v., to end, to terminate. Testado, a., testate.


Término, m., term, manner, end, Testador, m., testator.
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Testamentaría, /., testamentary Tiento, m., touch, stroke.


execution. Tierno, a., tender, soft.
Testamentaria. /., executrix. Tierra, /., earth, land, country,
Testamentario, »/., executor a., ; soil, ground. de batán [or —
testamentary. de manchas), fuller's earth.
Testamento, m., last will, testa- A — on the ground, on land.
ment. Echar
,


to forget. Irse (or
a,
Testar, v.. to will, to leave, to venirse) a —
to fall down. Por
becjueath. — by land.
,

labrantía, {or —
Testarudo, a., obstinate, stubborn.
,

de moldeo), loam. vegetal, —


Testera, /., front or forehead ;
(earth) mould.
head-stall. Tieso, a., stiff, hard, firm, strong.
Testificación, /., attestation, tes- Tenérselas tiesas, to be firm
tification. in one's opinion.
Testificar, v., to attest, to witness, Tiesto, m., earthen pot, flower
to testify. pot.
Testigo, >«., witness. de vista — Tiesura, /., stiffness, rigidity.
{or presencial), eye-witness. Tifo, ni., typhus.
Testimonial, a., testimonial. es, — Tifón, m., typhoon.
testimonials, character. Tifus, m., typhus fever.
Testimoniar, v., to testify, to Tijera, /., scissors. — s, scissors,
attest. shears. See Silla.
Testimonio, >«., testimony, attes- Tijereta, /., small scissors.
tation. Tila, /., lime-tree, linden-tree ;

Tetera, /., tea-pot. infusion, tea made of linden-


Tétrico, a., grave, gloom v. flowers.
Textil, a., textile. Tildar, v., to blot, to brand.
Texto, m., text great primer Tilde, m., dot, dash, iota, tittle
(type). Libro de
;

text-book.— , sign over the "n," thus "ñ."


;

Textual, a., textual. Tilo, tn., linden-tree, lime-tree.


Textualmente, adv., textually. Madera de lime-wood. — -,

Textura, /., texture. Timador, m.. swindler.


Tez, /., complexion, hue. Timar, v., to swindle.
Tía, /., aunt. Timbrar, v., to stamp, to seal.
Tiara, /., tiara. Papel timbrado, bill stamp.
Tibieza, /., tepidity, lukewarm- Timbre, m., seal, stamp, post-
ness, coolness. mark, bell stamp duty. ;

Tibio, a., tepid, lukewarm. de alarma, alarm-bell.
Tiburón, m., shark. Timidez, /., timidity, fear.
Tiempo, m., time, season, age, Tímido, a., timid.
weather. A —
in time, timeh-.
, Timo, )»., fraud, swindle.
A un — at the same time. Timón, »i., helm, rudder.
— —
,

Con , timely. Con el Timonel, m., helmsman.


in time, in course of time. De Timonero, m., helmsman.
— en — from time to Timpano, »i.. kettle-drum drum
— ,
• :

time. En hábil, within the of the ear ; cylinder.


appointed time. Tina, /., copper,
vat, dyer's
Tienda, /., tent, shop, stall, dye-tub, bathing-tub.
awning. Poner (or abrir) — Tinaja, /., large earthen jar.
to open a shop. Alzar — , to Tinglado, m.. jutting roof work- ;

shut up (the) shop. shop, shed.


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Tiniebla, /., darkness, obscurit}-. Tirar, to throw, to cast, to dis-


v.,
— s, utter darkness. charge,to fire, to draw to

Tino, m., skill, knack, judgment. print. de, to pull. — a
;

Tinta, /., ink, tint. Saber algo negro, to approach black, to be


de buena —
to know something rather black (in colour).

,

from good authority. de Tiro, m., cast, throw, shot range,


imprenta, printing ink. de — set, reach, length. A de
;


copiar, copying ink. de —

pistola, within pistol shot.
China, Indian ink. de Tirón, m., pull learner. De un
escribir, writing ink. encar- — —at a stroke.
•,
;

nada (or colorada), red ink. Tiroteo, m., shooting.


— indeleble, indelible ink. Tisú, )»., tissue.
Tinte, >n., tint, paint, dye. Titubear, v., to hesitate, to doubt.
Tintero, w., ink-well, inkstand. Titular, a., titular.
Tinto, a., deep-coloured. Vino —
•, Titular, v., to title, to entitle.
red wine. Título, nt., title, heading title- ;

Tintorería, /., dyer's shop, dye- deed, diploma, patent, degree



;

works, dyeing. cause, reason, claim. s,


Tintorero, w., dyer. shares. A —
on pretence. , —
Tintura, /., dyeing, tincture, tint, al portador, claims payable to
stain, tincture. bearer. —
provisorio, interim

Tinturar, v., to tinge, to dye, to share-certificate. de privi-
tincture. legio, letters patent.
Tío, m., uncle. Tiza, /., whiting, chalk.
Tipo, m., type, pattern, model, Tiznar, v., to stain, to blot, to
figure printing type rate. tarnish.
— ;

de flete, rate of freight.


;

Tizón, m., spot, stain, smut.



— alemán, German text. Toalla, /., towel. afelpada •

Tipografía, /., printing ; type- {or turca), Turkish towel.


setting, typography. Toalleta, /. (dim.), napkin, small
Tipográfico, a., typographical. towel.
Error — printer's error.
-, Toea, /., hood, toque.
Tipógrafo, m., printer. Tocado, m., ornament, head-dress.
Tira, /., long narrow stripe, list. Tocador, m., toilet dressing- ;

Tirabuzón, m., corkscrew. room, dressing-case, dressing-


Tirada, /., cast, throw distance, table. See Neceser.
edition printing. De una
;

— Tocante, a., respecting, relative.


;

at a stretch.
,
— a, concerning.
Tiradera, /., strap, trace. Tocar, v., to touch, to play, to
Tirador, m., drawer, marksman concern, to interest, to fall to
pressman. —
de oro, gold wire
;

one's share or lot. de cerca, —


drawer. to concern closel3^ Toca a Vd.,
Tiranía, /., tyranny. it is for you it is your turn
Tiramollar, v. (Naut.), to ease — en un pu.rto, to touch (or
;

off, to slacken, to overhaul. call) at a port. Por lo que toca


Tirano, a., t^Tannical m., ; a . as regards.
. . , . . .

tyrant. Tocayo, m., namesake.


Tirante, a., tight, extended m., Tocino, m., bacon. ahumado, —
joist, trace, brace. —
s, braces,
;

smoked bacon. curado, cured —


suspenders. bacon.
Tirantez, /., tenseness, tightness. Tocuyo, m. (Peru & Bohvia,) a
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plain home-spun cotton stuti, Tonto, a., stupid, foolish ; m.,


grey cloth. fool.
Todavía, adv., notwithstanding, Topacio, m., topaz.
nevertheless still, yet. Topar, v., to strike against, to run

;

Todo, a. Sc m., all, entire, whole, against, to butt. con, to


any, everj^thing, anjirhing. Con drop in wth.
— (or con —
eso), nevertheless, Tope, m., top, butt, obstacle
however. Me es uno, it is • — buñer.
;


all one to me. Del entirely, Tópico, a., topical ;»., topic.
— together,
, ;

quite. En un , Topo, m., inole.


altogether. Toque, m., touch essay, trial

;
;

Toballa, /. See Toalla. difficulty. Ser de buen to ,

Toldo, m., awning. have a nice touch.


Tolerable, a., tolerable. [tion. Torbellino, m., whirhdnd.
Tolerancia, /., tolerance, tolera- Torcedor, m., t\dster.
Tolorante, a., tolerant. Torcedura, /., twisting.
Tolerar, v., to tolerate^ Torcer, i'.v., to twist, to turn r.v., ;

Tolva, /., hopper. to become sour (wine).


Toma, /., taking, capture, seizure Torcida, /., wck, lamp-wick.
portion, dose. de razón, — -
;

Torcido, a., twisted, crooked.


entry of receipts, bills of sale, Torcimiento, ;;?., turning, t\\'isting.
etc. — de cuentas, auditing of Torero, ;»., bull-fighter.
accounts. Tormenta, /., storm, tempest.
Tomador, m., taker, receiver, Tormento, m., torment.
bu3'er, purchaser. Torna, /., restitution, return,
Tomar, v., to take, to catch, to get. recompense.
— cuentas, to audit accounts. Tornar, v., to return, to restore,
— estado, to marrv. por — to come back. [shot.
su cuenta, to take for one's Tornasol, m., changeable colour,
account. —
razón, to register. Tornasolar, v., to cause changes
— la delantera, to excel another, in colour. Tornasolado, shot-
to get the start. See Pechos. coloured.
Tomate, m., tomato. Tornear, v., to turn, to wind round
Tomillo, m., thyme. about.
Tomo, m., bulk, importance, Torneo, m., tournament.
value volume. De
; y lomo, — Tornero, m., turner.
of weight and bulk, of impor- Tornillo, m., screw, vice.
tance. Torno, »i., wheel, gyration. En
Tou. See Son. — , round about. — de hilar,
Tonel, m., cask, barrel. spinning-wheel.
Tonelada, ton
/., tonnage. ; Toro, w., bull.
Tonelaje, m., tonnage. Torpe, a., torpid, slow, dull,
Tonelería, /., trade (or workshop) heavy, awkward.
of a cooper, coopering. Torpedero, m., torpedo-boat.
Tonelero, m., cooper cooperage. ; .Torpedo, m., torpedo.
Tongada, layer. Torpeza, /., hea\dness, dullness,
Tónico, a.
/.,
& m., tonic. — recon- slowness, awkwardness.
stituyente, tonic pick-me-up. ; Torre, /., tower.
Tono, m., tone, tune shade. Torrente, ¡n., torrent.

;

Tontería, /., foolishness, folly, Torta, /., cake, loaf, pie. de


nonsense. orujo, oil-cake.

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Tortada, large pie.


/., Traducción, /., translation, inter-

Tortilla, cake, pan-cake, omelet.


/., pretation.
— tie huevos, omelet. Traducir, i.v., to translate, to
Tortuga, /., tortoise. Concha de interpret, to change.
— , tortoise-shell. Traductor, m., translator.
Tortuoso, a., tortuous, windin,^. Traer, i.v., to carry, to bring, to
Torzal, w., cord, twist. wear.
Tos, /., cough. Tráfago, m., —
traffic. local, local
Tosco, a., rough, coarse, unpo- traffic. — de viajeros, passenger
lished,clumsy. traffic.
Toser, to cough.v., Traficante, a. & m., merchant
Tosquedad, /., roughness, coarse- trader, dealer trading. ;

ness, rudeness. Traficar, v., to traffic, to trade.


Tostada, /., toast. Tráfico, m., traffic.
Tostado, a., toasted, brown. Tragadero, m., pit, gulf, trough
Tostar, i.v., to toast, to roast. (of the sea).
Total, a., total m., total, ; Tragaluz, /., skylight.
whole. Tragar, v., to swallow, to devour.
Totalidad, /., totality, whole quan- Tragedia, /., tragedy.
tity, entirety. Trágico, a., tragic.
Totalmente, adv., totally. Trago, m.. draught.
Toza. /., log (of timber). Traición, /., treason.
Traba, /., hobble, obstacle, im- Traidor, a., treacherous m., ;

pediment, hindrance. traitor.


Trabacuenta, /., error in account, Trailla, /., leash, pack-thread.
mistake, difference. Traje, m., dress, costume. — de
Trabajado, a., laboured, weary, montar, riding-habit. — de
w^cather-beaten \vrought. ; etiqueta (or de ceremonia),
Trabajador, a., working m., la- ; evening dress.
bourer. Trajín, m., carriage.
Trabajar, v., to labour, to work, Trajinar, v., to transport, to carry
to harass. goods.
Trabajo, m., work, labour, toil, Trajinero, m., carrier.
trouble, hardship. Sin —— Trama, /., weft, woof plot, ;

unemployed, out of work. artifice.


de manos, handiwork. Día de Tramador, «?., weaver plotter.
— working-day. Ministerio del
;

Tramar, v., to weave to plot.


— board labour. — —noc-
, ;

, of Tramitación, proceedings.
/.,
turno, night work. Dar a, Trámite, m., path
procedure. ;

to keep going (or occupied). — s, formalities, course of a


Tomarse el de —
to take the . ., judicial process, proceedings.
trouble to. Tramo, m., piece, morsel ; flight
Trabajoso, a., laborious, painful. of stairs.
Trabar, v.. to join, to connect. Tramontana, /., north wind.
— conversación, to enter into Tramoya, /., machinery for work-

a conversation. conoci- ing the scenes craft, artifice.


;

miento, to scrape acquaintance. Tramoyista, com., scene-shifter


— amistad, to become friends. imposter, deceiver.
;

Trabazón, /., juncture, union, Trampa, /., trap, snare, swindle.


connection, compactness. — legal, .sharp practice.
Tracción, /., traction, pulling. Trampista, yn., cheat, swindler.

247
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Tramposo, a., deceitful ; m., Transmarino, a., transmarine.


swindler. Transmisible, a., transmissible.
Tranea, /., bar, cross-bar. Transmisión, /., transmission. See
Trancazo, m., influenza. Árbol.
Trance, m., peril, danger, critical Transmitir, v., to transmit, to
moment. A todo reso- — , transfer, to convej-, to make over
luteh% at all costs. Transparencia, /., transparency..
Tranchete, m., shoemaker's heel- Transparente, a., transparent, evi-
knife. dent m., window-shade, blind.
;

Tranquilamente, adv., quietly, Transpiración, /., transpiration.


tranquillv. Transpirar, v., to transpire.
Tranquilidad, /., tranquillity, rest. Transponer, i. v., to transpose, to
Tranquilizar, v., to calm, to tran- transport, to remove.
quillise. Transportación, /., transportation,
Tranquilo, a., tranquil. conveyance.
Transacción, /., transaction. — es, Transportar, v., to transport, to
dealings. convey, to remove, to transfer.
Transatlántico, a., transatlantic. Transporte, m., transport, con-
Transar, v. (Amer.), to settle dis- veyance, carriage.
putes. Tranvía, »«., tramway, tram.
Transbordar, v., to tranship to ;
— eléctrico, electric tram (or
change trains. tramway.)
Transbordo, m., transhipment, Trapería, /., frippery, rag-fair.
changing (on a train). Trapero, m., rag-man, rag-dealer.
Transcribir, v., to transcribe. Trapiche, m., sugar-mill, (Cuba)
Transcripción, /., trans :ription. small sugar plantation. de —
Transcurrir, v., to elapse. vapor, steam sugar-mill.
Transcurso, m., course of time. Trapillo, m., little rag. in De — ,

Transeúnte, a., transitory com., ; undress, neglige.


passer-bv. Trapo, m., rag, cloth, tatter.
Transferencia, /., transfer. Tras, prep., after, behind, besides.
Transferible, a., transferable. Trasatlántico, a., transatlantic ;

Transferir, i. v., to transfer, to )»,, liner.


move, to convey. Trasbordar, v. See Transbordar. ^

Transformación, /., transforma- Trasbordo. See Transbordo.


tion. Trascantón, m., curb-stone.
Transformar, to transform.
v., Trascurso. See Transcurso.
Transgresión, transgression.
/., Trasegar, i. v., to decant, to rack
Transigir, v., to accommodate uine to overset.
;

differences, to settle disputes, Trasera, /., back, croup.


to compound, to make a com- Trasero, s., behind.
promise, to give way. Trasferencia. See Transferencia.
Transitable, a., passable, practi- Trasferir. See Transferir. ^
cable. Trasiego, m., removal, decanting.
Transitar, v., to travel, to journey, Traslación, /., translation, re-
to pass through. moval, conve^'ance, transfer.
Tránsito, m., passage, transit, — de dominio, deed of convey-
transition. En —
in transit. ance, transfer.

,

Derecho de transit duty.



,

Libre free transit.


1 Many words are wTittpn by Spaniards
with " trans " or " tras " almost indiscrim-
,

Transitorio, a., transitory. inately.

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Trasladar, v., to remove, to move, touch, to trade, to deal ; r.v.,


to translate, to transcribe, to to be on terms of frientlshiji.
copv r.v., to remove. — de, to treat about. — en, to
Traslado, m.,
;

copy, imitation, deal. — de hacer, to try to


in.
counterpart, transcript, trans- do. — en grueso, to deal by

fer, likeness removal. ;


wholesale. El asunto de que
Traslucido, a., transparent, clear. se trata, the matter in question.
Traslucirse, i. r.v., to be transpa- I
De qué se trata ? What is
rent to infer
; to transpire.; the matter ?
Trasmisión. See Transmisión. Trato, m., treatment, behaviour,
Traspapelarse, r.v., to be mislaid conduct, usage manner, ad-
among other papers. dress trade, traffic. Mai
;



;

Trasparente. See Transparente. ill-usage. Estar en s, to be


Traspasar, v.. to pass over, to in treaty.
cross, to transport to trans- Través, m., bias misfortune.
— —
; ;

gress, to exceed to transfer, A de, through. Al across,


to make over. un negocio, —
;

through. Por el de, abreast. — ,

to transfer a business. Travesano, ni., cross-timber bol- ;

Traspaso, m., conveyance, trans- .ster.


fer ; trespass. Por el — , for Travesero, m., bed bolster.
the goodw-ill. Travesía, /., distance, road, sea-
Trasplantar, v., to transplant. voyage, passage, crossing. Ha-
Trasportar. See Transportar. cer buena — , to have a fine
Trasquilar, v., to shear, to clip to ; passage. 'trick.
curtail, to diminish. Travesura, prank, mischief.
Traste, m., fret. Dar al con, — Travieso, a.,
/.,
transverse, oblique ;

to fail, to ruin, to upset, to come flighty, mischievous, noisy.


to ruin. Daral (un barco), to — Trayecto, m., trajection, traject ;

sink. journey.
Trastienda, /., backroom behind Traza, /., trace, outline, appear-
a shop prudence, precaution.
; ance, aspect.
Trastos, m.pl., furniture movables, Trazar, v., to trace, to plan, to
household stuff, lumber. de — sketch, to devise, to scheme.
cocina, kitchen utensils. Trazo, m., sketch, plan, design.
Trastornar, v., to overthrow, to Trébol, m., clover.
overturn, to upset, to turn Trecho, m., space, distance. A
upside down. — s, at intervals.
Trastorno, m., overthrow, turning Treffua, /., truce, rest.
upside down, upset. [ness. Treintena, /., thirty.
Trasunto, copy, transcript, like- Tremendo, a., tremendous, awful.
Trata, /,, slave trade. Trementina, /., turpentine.
Tratado, treaty, compact; Tremó, m., pier-gla.ss.
treat is '. Tremolar, v., to hoist, to wave.
Tratamiento, tr.-atment, Tremor, m., tremor.
likeness. Trémulo, a., tremulous.
Tratante, m., dealer, merchant. Tren, m., train, retinue, show.
-
—en caballos, horse dealer. — botijo excursion train.
(Coll.),
— en víveres, dealer in provi- — correo, mail train. —
sions. —
en ganados, cattle expreso, express train,
salesman (or dealer). ascendente, up train. descen- —
— de

Tratar, v., to treat, to confer, to dente, down train. recreo,

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Tre] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Tro

excursion train. —
de viajeros, Trineo, m., sledge, sled.
{or de pasajeros), passenger Trinquete, m., foremast, foresail
train. —
mixto, mixed train. Tripa, /., gut, tripe, belly. —
— ordinario, slow train. — bowels.
s,

rápido, fast train. de mer- — Tripe, m., shag, carpeting.


cancías, goods train. Triple, a., triple, treble.
Trencilla, /., braid. Triplicado, a., triplicate. Por —
Trenza, /., braid, tress. in triplicate.
Trenzar, v., to braid, to plait. Triplicar, v., to treble, to make
Trepar, v., to climb. threefold.
Treta, /., trick, craft. Tríplice, a., triple.
Triaca, /., treacle. Triplo, a., treble, triplicate, three-
Tribu, /., tribe. fold.
Tribuna, /., rostrum, tribunal. Tripulación, /., crew of a .ship.
Tribunal, m., hall, tribunal, court Tripular, v., to man a ship, to fit
of justice, law court. — arbi- cjut, to equip.
tral, arbitration court. — de Triste, a., sad, dull, gloomy.
comercio, commercial court. Tristeza, /., sadness, grief, gloom.
Acudir los a es, —
to have Triturar, v., to triturate, to reduce
recourse to legal proceedings. to powder, to grind, to pound.
Tributar, v., to pay tribute or Triunfante, a., triumphant.
taxes. Triunfar, v., to triumph, to suc-
Tributario, a. & m., tributary. ceed, to conquer.
Tributo, )»., tribute, tax. Triunfo, m., triumph, victory,
Triciclo, m., tricycle. success.
Trienal, a., triennial, lasting three Trivial, a., trivial.
years. Triza, /., mite, small })art. Hacer
Trienio, m., space of three years. — s de (Coll.), to make short
Trigo, m., wheat. —
s, corn, corn- work of.
fields. Comercio de — s, corn Trocar, i.v., to exchange, to barter,
trade. to change. se en, to become.—
Trigueño, a., swarthy, tawny, Trocha, /., cut, crossway, narrow
brownish colour. jiath.
Triguero, m., corn merchant. Trochemoche, A — , helter-skelter,
Trillador, ;»., thrasher. confusion, slipshod,
in incon-
Trilladura, /., thrashing of corn. siderately.
Trillar, v., to thrash, to beat. Trofeo, »?., trophy.
Trillo, ni.. thrashing machine. Trompa, /., trumpet, trunk (of an
Trimestral, a., quarterly. elephant) horn
; Jew's harp,
;

Trimestre, m., space of three large top.


months, quarter. Trompeta, /., trumpet.
Trincar, v., to break into small Trompo, ;»., spinning-top.
pieces, to fasten. Tronada, /., thunderstorm.
Trinchante, m., carver, carving- Tronar, i.v., to thunder. Por lo
knife. que pueda for what may — ,

Trinchar, v., to carve meat, to happen.


cut up. Troncar, v., to mutilate, to cut off.
Trinchera, /., trench, entrench- Tronchar, v., to cut on, to break
ment. off.
Trinchete, ;«., shoemaker's paring- Troncho, m., sprig, stem, stalk (of
knife. plants).

250 '
Tro] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ült

Tronco, )»., trunk, hodv, log ;


Tumbo, »«., tumble, fall.
stock. Tumulto, yn.. tumult.
Troiipra, /., loophole, port-hole. Tunante, >»., truant, idler ; a.,
Trono, m., throne. truant, lazy, sly.
Tropa, /., troop. Tundidor, m., shearer of cloth.
Tropol, ni., hurry, bustle heap, ; Tundir, v., to shear cloth to flog. ;

crowd. Túnel, m., tunnel.


Tropezar, v., to stumble. con, — Túnica, /., tunic.
to meet with, to encounter, Tuno. See Tunante.
to light on. Tupido, a., dense, thick, close-
Tropezón, m., stumbling. woven.
Tropical, a., tropical. Tupir, v., to press close, to squeeze.
Trópico, m., tropic a., tropical. Turba, /., crowd, heap.

;

Los s, the tropics. Turbación, /., perturbation, con-


Tropiezo, m., stumble, obstacle, fusion.
impediment, slip, difficulty. Turbar, v., to disturb.
Trozo, m., piece, part, section. Turbina, /., turbine.
—de madera, log. Turbio, a., muddy, turbid, dis-
Trucha, /., trout. turbed, troubled.
True, )>i., sort of fine linen ;
(Mex.) Turno, m., turn. Al by turns. — ,

sheeting. Por su -— in one's turn.


,

Trueco, m., exchange, barter. Turquesa, /., turciuoise.


Trueno, »;., thunder. Turquí, a., of a deep-blue colour.
Trueque, m., exchange, barter. Turrón, »«., nougat.
Trujal, m., oil-mill, copper. Tutear, v.. to thou, to treat with
Trulla, /., trowel, mason's level. familiarity.
Tú, pron., thou. Tutela, /., guardianship, tutelage.
Tu, pron., thy, thine. Tutor, m., tutor, instructor

;

Tubería, /., tubing, piping. de guardian protector.


;

plomo, lead piping. Tutoría, /. See Tutela.


Tubo, m., tube, pipe. —
de aspira- Tuyo, pron., thine.
ción, suction pipe. —
de escape,

.

exhaust pipe. de desagüe Ubicación, /., .situation, position.


(or derrame), waste pipe. Ubicarse, r.v., to be in a certain
Tubular, a., tubular. place.
Tuerca, /., nut, female screw. Ufanarse, r.v., to boast, to be
Tuerto, a., one-eyed m., wrong. ; haughty.
A tuertas, on the contrary. Ufanía, /., pride, haughtiness.
A tuertas o a derechas, right Ufano, ÍÍ., proud, haughty.
or ^\^•ong. Ulterior, a., ulterior, further.
Tuétano, m., marrow, pith. Ültimamente, adv., lastly, finally,
Tugurio, m., hut, cottage, slum. ultimately, lately.
Tuición, /., tuition, protection. Ultimar, v., to end, to finish, to
Tul, m., tulle, net. .settle.
Tulipán, m., tulip. Ultimátum, m., ultimatum.
Tumba, /., tomb, vault. Ultimo, a., last, latest, late, latter,
Tumbar, v., to tumble. — un final,ultimate lowest. A; —
navio, to heave a sliip down, de mes, at the end of the month.
to heel over, to have a list Ultima novedad {or moda),
(Naut.). —
se hacia un lado, to latest novelty (or fashion).
heel over. — precio, lowest price.

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Ult] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Vac

Ultrajar, v., to outrage, to offend. Urdir, v., to warp to scheme. ;

Ultraje, m., outrage. Urgencia, /., urgency.


Ultramar, a., ultramarine, foreign ; Urgente, a., urgent.
m., ultramarine, (country) Urgir, v., to be urgent, to urge,
beyond the sea. to press forward, to require
Ultramarino, a., ultramarine. immediate execution.
Umbral, m., threshold, beginning. Urna, /., urn, glass case ballot- ;

Un, Una, a., one, 'a, an. A una, box.


with one accord. Usado, a., used, employed, expe-
Unánime, a., unanimous. rienced, second-hand, worn out.
Unanimidad, /., unanimity. Ropa usada, second-hand (or
Unción, unction.
/., cast off) clothing.
Uncir, to yoke.
v., Usanza, /., usage, custom. A —
Undular, v., to undulate, to wave. at usance.
Ungüento, m., unguent, ointment. Usar, v., to use, to employ, to
Únicamente, adv., only, simply, wear r.v., to be in use, to wear.
;

^merely. Uso, in., use, employment ; usu-


Unico, a., singular, alone, only, fruct, enjox^ment
custom, ;

sole, unique. fashion usance wearing,



; ;

Unidad, /., unity, conformity. wear. Al according to


Unidamente, adv., jointly, uni- custom. —
doméstico, grey
,

tedly. cloth (R. Plate) sheeting.


;

Uniforme, a., uniform >«., ; Usted, pron., you.


uniform. Usual, a., usual, customary.
Uniformidad, /.. uniformity. Usufructo, m., usufruct, profit,
l'nión, /.. union, combination. enjoyment, life interest.
En —
dc, together with. Usura, /., interest, payment,
Unir, v., to join, to unite, to mix, usury.
to aggregate r.v., to join, to
; Usurero, m., usurer, money-lender.
unite, to associate. Usurpar, v., to usurp.
Universal, a., universal, general. Utensilio, m., utensil, tool.
See Heredero. Ütil, a., useful in.plT, utensils,
;

Universidad,/., university. tools.


Universo, m., univers?. Utilidad, /., utility, profit.
Uno, a. & m., one, a, an. - a — Utilizar, v., to be useful, to utilise.
—one by one.
, Unos, seme. — se de, to utilise, to profit by.

See Una. Uva, /., grape. pasa, raisins.
Untar, v., to anoint, to rub, to — espin, gooseberry.
grease.
Unto, m., grease ointment.

;

Uña, /., nail, claw. Ser carne y Vaca, /., cow cow-hide. Carne

;

to be fast friends. de beef.


,

Urbanidad, /., urbanity, politeness. Vacación, /., vacation, vacancy.


Urbano, a., urban urbane, cour- ; — es, holidays.
teous. Vacancia, vacancy.
/.,

Urdidura, /., warping-frame, warp- Vacante,' vacant, disengaged


a., ;

ing-mill. /., vacancy, vacation.


Urdidor, m., wai'per ; warping- Vacar, v., to cease, to stop, to be
mill. vacant.
Urdidura, /., warping. Vaciado, m., cast. en yeso, —
Urdimbre, /., warp, chain. plaster cast.

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Vae] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Van

Vaciar, f ., to empty, to evacuate is better. Vale pena


la de,
to grind.
;

it is worth while. Hacer —


Vacilación, /., vacillation, hesita- to support, to (a make good
tion. claim).
Vacilar, v., to vacillate, to waver, Valer, m., value.
to hesitate. Valeroso, a., valiant, brave.
Vacío, a., void, empty, unoccu- Valía, /., value, appraisement,
pied. Freno al vacuum- — , valuation.
brake. Bomba atmosférica de Validar, v., to make valid.
— , vacuum-pump. Validez, /., validity.
Vacío, m., void, empty space, Válido, a., valid, binding.
blank, hollowness, vacuum. Valiente, a., valiant, strong, brave.
Vacuno, a., bovine. Ganado , — Valija, /., portmanteau, mail-bag,
black cattle. travelling-bag post, mail. ;

Vadear, v., to wade, to ford to ; Valimiento, m., use, utilit}-, bene-


surmount to sound.
; fit, fa\'our.
Vademécum, m., vade-mecum, Valioso, a., valuable, of great
handbook. influence.
Vado, m., ford. Valiza, /., beacon, buoy. — ter-
Vagar, v., to wander, to rove to ; restre, landmark.
be idle. Valor, in.,- value, worth, price
Vago, a., vagrant, vague. En — validity valour, courage. De
—;
;

vaguely, in vain. ningún ni efecto, null and


Vagón, m., railway coach or car, void. Sin


of no value. —

,

carriage, wagon. cama, a 31 de Mayo, value 31st May.


sleeping-car. —
cuadra, cattle — en cuenta, value in account.
van. —comedor, dining-car. — recibido en mercancías,
Vaguedad, /., levity vagueness. value received in merchandise.
Vaho, m., steam, vapour.
;

— •recibido en contante (en


Vaina, /., scabbard, case, sheath. especies), value received in cash.
Vainilla, /., vanilla. — -es a recibir [or por cobrar),
Vaivén, m., fluctuation, risk, dan- bills receivable. Sobre el {or
ger. con arreglo al) valor, ad valorem.
Vajilla, /., table-service, plates
— — es, rates, values, securities.
and dishes. de plata, silver Valorado, a., valued. en, valued —
plate. —
de oro, gold plate.

at.
Vale, m., farewell bond, pro- Valorar, v. (en), to appraise, to

;

missory note. s reales, value (at)


government bonds, exchequer Vals, m., waltz.
bills. 1 Valuación, /., valuation, appraise-
Valedero, a., valid. ment.
Valentía, /., valour, courage, gal- Valuar, v. (en), to value, ap-
lantry. praise, to rate (at).
Valer, i. v., to be worth, to amount Válvula, /., valve. — de seguridad,
to ;to be valuable or valid, to safety valve. — reguladora,
be of use, to hold good r.v., ; regulator valve.
to employ, to make use of, to Valla, /., barrier, barricade.
avail oneself of. Más vale, it Vallar, /., to fence.
Valle, m., vale, dale, valley.
1 This word " vale " is often WTitten by

Spaniards after a postscript or addition to Vanamente, adv., vainly, idly.


a letter, to show that it is authentic. Vanguardia, /., vanguard, van.
253
Van] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Vel

Vanidad, /., vanit\'. Vaticinar, v., to divine, to foretell.


Vano, «., \ain, useless. En — Vaticinio, m., prediction.
in vain. Vatio, 1)1., watt, electrical unit.
Vapor, m., vapour steam steam- Véase, see, vide.
boat, steamer. correo, mail
;

— ;

Vecindad, /., vicinity, proximitv,


steamer. —
de gran andar (or neighbourhood.
marcha), high-speed steamer. Vecindario, m., neighbourhood,
— de poco andar (or de marcha vicinity.
lenta), slow steamer. Fuerza Vecino, a., neighbouring, like,
de — steam power. de — next, near.

,

hélice, screw steamer. de Vecino, Mí., neighbour, inhabitant,


ruedas, paddle steamer. Cortar citizen.
el — to cut off steam. Dar todo Vedar, v., to prohibit, to forbid
el —
,

to put on all steam.


,
— to obstruct.
;

cargador de la mercancía, Vedija, /., flake, lock of wool, tuft.


steamer carrying the goods. — de lana, flocks wool.
Compañía de es, steamship Veedor, m., overseer, caterer.
company. Vega, /., open plain, meadow.
Vaquería, /., herd of black cattle, Vegetación, /., vegetation.
dairy. Vegetal, a., vegetable m., ;

Vaquero, m., cowherd. vegetable, plant.


Vaqueta, /., cow-hide. Vehemencia, /., vehemence.
Vara, /., rod, pole yard-stick ; ;
Vehemente, a., vehement.
Spanish measure of about 33 Vehículo, ni., vehicle, carriage.
inches shaft of a coach. — Veintena, a score. [tion.
;

de medir, yard-stick. de — Vejación,


/.,
vexation, molesta-
cortina, curtain-rod. de — Vejar, v.,
/.,
to vex, to molest, to
pescar, fishing rod. harass.
Varada, /., stranding. Vejez, /., old age.
Varadero, m., ship-yard, slip. Vejiga, /., bladder.
Varar, v., to run aground, to be Vela, /., watch, vigil candle
stranded, to launch. sail, ship. —
de cera, wax
;

Variable, a., variable, changeable. candle. — de sebo, tallow


Variación, /., variation, change. candle. —
esteárica, parafhn
Sin — unchanged. candle. Buque de —
sailing

, ,

Variar, v., to vary, to change. vessel, sailer. de gavia,


Variedad, /., variety, variation. main-top-sail. —
mayor, main-
Varilla, /., small rod, curtain-rod sail. Darse (or hacerse) a la

;

spindle, swatch rib of a fan. , to set sail. Hacer fuerza


— —
;

Vario, a., various, different. s, de s, to crowd sail. Con —


various, several. tendidas, in full sail. En —
Varón, m., man, male. vigilantly, wthout sleep.
Varonil, a., manly, male, mascu- Velador, m., watchman night- ;

line. candle, candlestick.


Vasar, m., plate-rack. Velaje, »;.. sails in general.
Vasija, /., vessel, pipe, cask. Velamen, m., set of sails sails. ;

Vaso, m., vessel, vase, tumbler, Velar, v., to watch, to be attentive


glass vein, receptacle.
; (or \'igilant) to veil.
;

Vastago, m., stem, bud, shoot, Velero, a., -swift-sailing, sailing.


offspring. Buque — , sailing vessel. — de
Vasto, a., vast, immense, huge. cabotaje, coasting- vessel.
2,=i4
Vel] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Ven

Velero, III., tallow-chandler ; sail- Vendimia, /., \intage.


maker ;
sailing-ship. Vendimiar, v'., to gather the vint-
Veleta, /., weather-cock. age. .

Velete, m., thin veil. Venduta, /. (Amer.), auction.


Velio, »i., down, nap. Vendutero, m., auctioneer.
Vellón, m., fleece, lock of wool. Veneno, m., poison, venom.
Moneda de —
inferior silver, Venerar, v., to venerate.
coin ; copper coin sterling ; Venganza, /., revenge, vengeance.
(speaking of money). See Lana. Vengar, v., to avenge, to revenge ;

Velloso, a., downy, hairy. r.v., to be revenged.

Velludo, a., downy m., velvet. ; Venia,/., pardon, leave, permission.


Velo, m., veil, curtain, cover. Venida, /., arrival, coming.
Velocidad, /., velocity, speed, rate. Venidero, a., future, coming. En
Tren de pequeña slow train. — lo —
in future, henceforth.
,


,

Tren de gran express train. Venido, a., come, arrived. Bien


— —
,

Con toda (or a gran ), at — welcoine.


,

full speed. Venir, to come, to ñt, to agree.


i. v.,

Velocípedo, m., velocipede, bicv- — to come to the point.


al caso,
cle. —

a menos, to decay, to de-
Velón, m., oil-lamp. cline. Venga lo que viniere,
Velonero, m., lamp-maker. come what may. se — al suelo,
Vena, /., vein, fibre, tendency. to fall to the ground. See Pelo.
Estar de — , to be in the mood — de to come in the
perilla,
(or vein). nick of time.
Venado, m., deer venison. Venta, /., sale. Estar en (or de) —
Veneer, v., to
;

conquer, to win, to on be sale. — forzosa,


to overcome to bend to fall compulsory (or peremptory)

; ;

due. sale. Precio de sale price.



,

Vencido, a., subdued


bent due. Salvo subject to being

; ; ,

Vencimiento, »«., victory expira- unsold. Ser de buena to sell



; ,

tion, maturity, falling due well. Cuenta de account-


— —
,
;

instalment. Al at maturity, , sales. s por mayor y menor,


when due. wholesale and retail. Poner a
Venda, /., bandage. la —
to offer for sale.
,

Vendar, v., to bandage, to blind- Ventaja, /., advantage, gain, pre-


fold. ference. Llevar to have — ,

Vendaval, m., strong w^nd. preference.


Vendedor, m., seller, vendor. Ventajoso, a., advantageous, pro-
Vendeja, /., public sale. fitable.
Vender, v., to sell, to vend. por — Ventana, /., wndow.
mayor, to sell wholesale. — al Ventarrón, m., gale.
pormenor, to sell retail. — al Ventear, v., to blow.
contado, to sell for cash. — a Ventero, m., inn-keeper.
entregar, to sell forward. — a Ventilación, /., ventilation.
plazo, to sell on credit to sell Ventilador, w., ventilator.
forward. — para futura la
;

Ventilar, v., to ventilate, to dis-


entrega, sell to forward for cuss, to thrash out, to fan.
delivery. — con pérdida, to Ventoso, a., windy.
sell at a loss. —a ojo, to sell Ventura, /., luck, fortune, venture.
by the lump. Por — , by chance. A la , at a —
Vendible, a., saleable. venture.
Ven] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Vet

Venturero, casual, vagrant,


a., Verga, /., yard (Naut.).
adventurous m., adventurer.
; Vergonzoso, a., shameful.
Venturoso, a., lucky, fortunate.
Ver, i. v., to see, to look r.v., to
Vergüenza, /., shame. Tener
to be ashamed.

;

be seen, to see one another. Ser Verídico, a., truthful, veracious.


de — to be worth seeing.
, Verificación, /., verification, in-
Estar quedar)
[or por •

— to quiry.

,

remain to be seen. A let us Verificar, v., to verify, to confirm,



,

see. Hacer to show. Nada to examine, to check, to prove,


tiene que —
con, it has nothing
,

to effect, to make. —
se, to
to do with. —
se con alguien, to take place.
see (or have a business with) Verja, /. grate.
someone. Ya se ve, it is Verosímil, a., likely, probable.
evident (or clear). — de • Verosimilitud, /., likelihood, pro-
solucionar, to see if one can bability.
arrange. Verraco, m., boar.
Ver, m., seeing, sight, aspect, view. Versado, a., versed, conversant.
A mi —
in ,opinion. my Versar, v., to turn r.v., to be
;

Veraeidad, /., veracity. versed or conversant.


Veranear, v., to spend the summer. Versátil, a., versatile ; change-
Veraniego, a., summer. able.
Verano, >«., summer. Versión, /., version.
Veras, f.pl., reality, truth. De — Verso, m., verse.
indeed, really seriously. ; Vertedero, m., sewer, drain.
Veraz, a., veracious. Verter, i.v., to spill, to empty ; to
Verbal, verbal.
a., translate.
Verbalmente, adv., verbally, orally. Vertical, a., vertical.
Verbigracia, adv., for example, for Vestíbulo, m., vestibule, hall,
instance. lobby.
Verdad, /., truth, realit}-. Es — Vestido, m., dress, wearing apparel,
que, it is true that.
— Decir(le) clothes, suit. —
completo, suit
cuatro es, to give (him) a of clothes. —
^s usados, second-
piece of one's mind. hand clothes. Géneros para s, —
Verdaderamente, adv., truly, in dress goods.
fact, indeed. Vestigio, m., vestige, footstep,
Verdadero, a., true, real, veritable, vestige, sign, trace.
sincere. Precio — , actual price. Vestimenta, /., clothes, garments.
Verde, a., green unripe m., Vestir, i.v., to clothe, to dress, to
— oscuro, dark green.
verdigris.
; ;

wear.
— mar, sea-green. — mineral Vestuario, m., vesture, vestry,
mineral green. green-room, dressing-room.
Verdor, m., verdure. Veta, /., vein of ore, metal.
Verdugo, m., j-oung shoot of a Veteado, a., striped, veined,
tree hangman, executioner.
; streaky.
Verdulera, /., market-woman. Vetear, v., to variegate, to grain.
Verdulero, m., greengrocer. Veterano, a., experienced m.,;

Verdura, /., verdure, greens, gar- veteran.


den stuff. Veterinario, m., veterinary sur-
Verdusco, a., greenish. geon.
Vereda, /., path, footpath. Veto, m., veto.
Veredicto, m., verdict. Vetusto, a., very ancient.
256
\ez] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Vig

Vpz, /., turn, time. Cada each — Vicioso, a., vicious, luxuriant.

,

time. Una once. Dos veces,


, Víctima, /., victim.
twice. Dos veces mayor que — Victoria, /., victory, triumph.
twice as large as. Tres veces, Victorioso, a., victorious.
three times. A la , at the
. .

— Vicuña, /., vicuña.


same time, by turns. De una Vid,,/., vine.
— at once.
, De una para — Vida, /., life, livelihood. Buscar
siempre, once for all. Rara — la — to a livelihood. Darse
Tal — buena — to lead a merry
,

seldom. perhaps. En , life.


— de, instead of.
,

Tal cual — De por — En mi en for life. {or


— never. Ganarse — to
,

once in a way, seldom. Hacer la) , la ,

las veces de, to supply the earn one's living.


place of. A veces, some- Vidriado, >«., glazed earthenware,
times. crockery.
Via, /., way, road, route. Por — Vidriar, v., to glaze, to varnish.
de, by way of, via. — recta,
• the Vidriera, /., glass-window, glass-
direct way, straight along. En case.
— de fabrica. ion (or publica- Vidriería, /., glazier's shop, glass-
ción), in course of manufacture house, glass-ware.
(or publication). —
de derecho, Vidriero, m., glazier, glass-maker.
— —

legal measures. férrea, rail- Vidrio, )»., glass. coloreado


road, railway. —
portátil, por- {or pintado), stained glass. —
table railway. tallado {or cortado), cut glass.
Viaducto, m., viaduct. — escarchado, frosted glass.

Viajante, a., travelling m., — soplado, blown glass. de
commercial traveller.
;

aumento, magnifying-glass. —
Viajar, v., to tra\-el, to journey. esmerilado {or despulido) ,
Viaje, m., journey, voyage, travel, ground glass. cilindrado, •

Buen good journey, good plate-glass.
vojí'age. Feliz —a pleasant Vidrioso, a., brittle, glassy.
— de
,

journey, regreso, return Viejo, a., old, ancient m., old ;

journey. man.
Viajero, m traveller, passenger, Viento, m., wind air. con- ;

Vianda, food, viands, meat. trario, contrary (or unfavour-
victuals.
/.

able) wind. galerno, fresh —


Vibrar, v., to vibrate.
Vicecónsol, m., vice-consul.
gale.
Ir —— s generales, trade-winds.
en popa, to sail before the
Viceconsulado, m., vice-consulate. wind ;to prosper. de proa, —
Vicegerente, m., vicegerent act- ; head \\'ind.
ing (or deputy) manager. Vientre, m., belly.
Vicepresidente, m., vice-president. Viernes, m., Friday. — Santo,
Vicesecretario, m., vice-secretary. Good Friday.
Viceversa, adv., vice versa, on the Viga, /., beam.
contrary. Vigencia, /., force. Ponerse (or
Viciar, v., to vitiate, to spoil, to entrar) en —
to come into force.
,

corrupt, to forge to annul


; to ; Vigente, a. in force. Estar to — ,

pervert. be in force.
Vicio, m., vice, defect, flaw Vigía, m., lookout, watch. I^watch.
luxuriance. Quejarse de , to — Vigiar, V. (Naut.), to look out, to
complain without cause. Dinero Vigilancia, /., vigilance, watch-
para — s, pocket-money. fulness.

257
9— (1696)
Vig] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Vis

Vigilante, a., vigilant, careful, Viñeta, /., vignette; ticket.


watthlul m., watchman, Violación, /., violation, infringe-
guard.
;

— de tienda, shop- ment.


walker. Violado, a., violet-coloured.

Vigilar, v., to wat.h over, to keep Violar, v., to violate, to infringe,


guard. to oñend.
Vigilia,/., vigil, watchfulness, eve. Violencia, /., violence.
Vigor, m., vigour, strength, force. Violentar, t'., to violate, to enforce.
Ponerse en —
to come into , Violento, a., violent.
force. Violin, m., violin, fiddle.
Vigorar, v., to invigorate. Violón, m., base-viol, double-bass.
Vigoroso, a., vigorous, strong. Violoncelo, >»., violincello.
Vil, «., mean, vile, low. A — Vira, /., welt of a shoe.
precio, dirt cheap. Virada, /. (Naut.), tacking, tack.
Vileza, /., meanness, vileness, Virar, v. (Naut.), to tack, to put
baseness. about, to heave.
Vilipendiar, v., to contemn, to Virey. See Virrey.
revile. Virgen, a., virgin, untouched,
Vilipendio, m., contempt, disdain, uncultivated.
reviling. Virola, /., ferrule, hoop, ring.
Villa, /., town. Virote, m., shaft, dart, arrow.
Villaje, m.. village. Virrey, m., viceroy.
Villano, a., rustic ; ;»., villain, Virtual, a., virtual.
rustic. Virtud, /., virtue, power, force.
Vilo,En —
in the air.
, En —de, in (or by) virtue of.
Vinagre, m., vinegar. En tal —
in view of which.
,

Vinagrera, /., vinegar-cruet. Virtuoso, a., virtuous.


Vinatero, m., vintner, wine-mer- Viruta, /., shaving, chip. s, cut- —
chant. tings, shavings of wood.
Vincular, v., to entail an estate, Visar, f., to examine a document,
to bind, to continue. to visee.
Vinculo, m., link, tie, chain ; Viscoso, a., sticky, glutinous,
entail. clammy.
Vindicación, /., vindication. Visible, a., visible, apparent.
Vindicar, v., to vindicate. Visillo, íM., window curtain.
Vinícola, a., wine-growing. Visión, /., vision, sight.
Vinicultura, /., wine (or grape) Visita, /., visit visitor register,

; ;

growing. examination. Hacer , to pay


Vino, m., wine. —
clarete, claret. a visit.
— de cuerpo, strong-bodied Visitación, /., visitation, visit.
wine. —
tinto, red wine. de — Visitador, m., visitor searcher,

;

Jerez, sherry. de Borgoña, surveyor.


Burgundy wine. de Cham- — Visitar,lí., to visit, to go to see
paña, champagne. de — to search, to survey, to examine.
;

Oporto, port wine. del Rhin, — Vislumbrar, v., to perceive indis-


Rhine wine, hock. espumoso, — tinctly r.v.,
; to glimmer, to
sparkling wine. appear faintl}'.
Viña, /., vineyard. Vislumbre, /., glimmering light,
Viñador, m., cultivator of vines. glimmer, appearance.
Viñedo, >;?.. vineyard. Viso, m., aspect, appearance;
Viñero, ;;/., vintager. lustre. — s, prospect.

258
V¡8] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Vol

Víspera,/., eve, forerunner, vesper, Vivir, v., to live, to reside.


previous daj'. En s de, on the — Vivo, a., living, livelj', alive, vivid,
eve of. quick. A lo — to the life, to

,

Vista, /., view, vision


sight, ;
life. En , living. Viva voz, bv
aspect, appearance, interview. word of mouth.
Cal viva,

A de, in presence of. A la — quicklime. Color bright —

,

at sight, in view. A ocho días colour. Tocar en lo to touch



,

at eight days' sight.


, A to the cjuick.
primera at first —view. Vocablo, ni., word, term.

,

Hasta la good-b3'e for the


,
Vocabulario, m., vocabular\-.
present au revoir. Perder Vocación, /., vocation, trade,
de — ,
;

to lose sight of. Conocer calling.


de — to know by sight. Hacer Vocal, a., vocal /., vowel

, ; ;

la gorda, to pretend not to m., voter.


see, to wink at. Vista (m.) de Vocear, v., to cry out, to exclaim,
aduana. Custom-house officer. to publish, to hail.
Vistazo, m., glance, glimpse. Dar Vocería, /., clamour, outcry.
un —
to glance.,


Vociferar, v., to vociferate.
Visto, a., seen, clear. que, • Vocina, /. See Bocina.
considering (or seeing) that, Volandera, /. (Mech.), runner,
whereas. Por lo evidently. — , washer an
axle-tree).
(of
Vistoso, a., showv, sightlv, beau- Volandero, «., volatile, flying,
tiful. fleeting, variable.
Vitalicio, a., during life, life. Renta Volante, a., flying, unsettled ;

(or pensión) vitalicia, annuity, m., shuttle-cock, balance of


life pension. Empleo — a watch, fly-wheel. Papel —
employment for life. loose sheet of paper.
Vitalidad, /., vitality. Volar, i.v., to fly, to blow up to
Vitela, /., calf, calf-skin, vellum. spring. Echar a to publish — ,
;

Vitícola, a., vine-growing m., ; or spread. Sacar a to — ,

vine-grower. publish.
Viticultor, m., vine-grower. Volatería, /., fowling, fowls.
Vitrina, /., glass-case. Volátil, a., volatile.
Vitriolo, m., vitriol. Volcán, m., volcano.
Vitualla, /., victuals, food. Volcar, i.v., to overturn, to upset.
Vituperar, v., to vituperate, to Volquete, m., tip-wagon.
reproach. Voltear, v., to whirl, to turn, to
Vituperio, m., vituperation, blame, roll, to upset.
reproach, censure. Voluble, a., voluble, fickle.
Viuda, /., widow. Volumen, m., volume, size, bulk ;

Viudez, /., widowhood. volume (book).


Viudo, m., widower. Voluminoso, a., voluminous, bulky.
Vivamente, adv., vividly, lively. Voluntad, /., váW, desire, choice,
Vivaz, a., lively, active, vigorous ;
disposition. De (buena) —
ingenious, acute. with pleasure. Ultima — , last
Víveres, m.pl., provisions, stores. vÁW and testament.
Viveza, /., liveliness, activity, Voluntario, a., voluntary, willing ;

celerity, energy, acuteness ;


ni., volunteer.
lustre. Voluta, /., volute; scroll.
Vivienda, /., dwelling-house. Volver, i.v., to come back, to
Vivificar, /., to vivify, to animate. return, to turn, to turn round.

259
Vóin] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Zaf

to turn back r.v., to turn, to Y, co)!J., and.


— a hacer,—to do again.
;

become. Ya, adv., already presently now.


— atrás, to recoil. la tortilla, — esto, — ;

aquello, now this,


;

to turn the tables (or scales). now that. — que, seeing that,
— —
— enpor sí, to defend oneself.
si, to recover one's senses.
since. se ve, it is clear.
Yacente, a., jacent, lying.
— se atrás, to retract, to unsay. Yacer, i.v., to lie, to exist, to be
— se loco, to become insane, deposited.
to go mad. Yacimiento, »?., deposit, bed.
Vómico. See Xuez. Yarda. /., English yard, yard-stick.
Vomitar, v., to vomit, to tlirovv out. Y'ardaje, m., yardage.
Voracidad, /., voracity-, greediness. Yate, J»., yacht.
Voraz, a., voracious, greed}', fierce. Yedra, /., ivy.
Vórtice, )"., whirlpool, eddy. Yegua, /., mare.
Vos, Vosotros, pron., you, 5^e. Yelmo, m., helmet.
Votación, /., voting. secreta, — Yema, /., bud ;
3'olk of an egg.
ballot. Yerba, herb. See Hierba.
/.,

Votante, a., voting com., voter. ; Yermo, m., desert, waste, coun-
Votar, v., to vow, to vote to ; try a.,
; waste, desert, unin-
swear, to curse. habited. Tierra j^erma, uncul-
Voto, ni., vow, vote, opinion, wish, tivated ground.
desire, oath. Hacer s, to -wash. — Yerno, m., son-in-law.
Voz, /., voice, clamour expres- Yerro, m., error, mistake, fault,
sion, word, term vote ru- ;
;

; defect. —
de imprenta, erra-
mour order. Dar voces, to tum, printer's error.
;

cry, to shout. Es común, — Yerto, a., stiff, inert, motionless.


it is generally reported. Corre Yesca, /., tinder.
la — it is reported.
, Yeso, HI.,
— mate, plaster
gypsum, sulphate of
Vuelco, m., overturning, upset. lime. of Paris,
Vuelo, ni., flight ruffle, frill, whiting. — bianco, whiting.

;

flounce. A at full swing.


, Yo, pron., I.

Vuelta, /., turn, return, back Yodo, m., iodine.


trip, excursion change ruffle. Yodina, /., iodine.

A la [or simply vuelta) please
; ;

Yoduro, m., iodide.


turn over. Dar una to take — ,
,

Yugo, m., yoke. Sacudir el — , to


a stroll to examine properly. throw oif the yoke.
— —
;

Andar a s, to shuffle. Dar s, Yunque, m., anvil.


to walk to and fro to seek any- ; Yunta, /., couple, pair, yoke.
thing. Dar —
s a, to shuffle, Yuxtaposición, /., juxtaposition.
to quibble, to seek subterfuges.
A — de correo, by return of
post. Estar de to be back, — , Zabordar, i'., to run aground, to be
to be returned. stranded, to drive ashore.
Vuestro, pron., your, yours. Zabullir, v., to plunge ; r.v., to
Vulgar, a., vulgar, common. plunge, to dive, to sink.
Vulgarizar, v., to make \'ulgar or Zafada, /., flight, escape lighten- ;

common. [monly. ing a ship.


Vulgarmente, adv., vulgarly, com- Zafar, v., to disembarrass to ;

Vulgo, m., multitude, populace. lighten a ship r.v., to escape,



;

to avoid. se de, to get rid of.


Warandol, m., sheeting (Cuba). Zafarrancho, m., clearing for

260
Zat] SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY [Zut

action. Hacer el —
to clear for , Zarandear, v., to sift ; to stir
action. nimbly.
Zafir, Zafiro, m., sapphire. Zaraza, /., chintz, print. — con
Zafo, a. free, empty ; clear, guarda, border prints.
Zafra, / crop of sugar, sugar- Zarcillo, in., ear-ring.
crop. Zarpa, /., weighing anchor claw.

;

Zaga, /., back. En (or a la) Zarpar, v., to weigh anchor to ;

behind. No ir (oy quedarse) en sail.



.

not to be second (or infe-


, Zarza, /., bramble.
rior) to anyone. Zarzamora, /., blackberry.
Zaguán, >n., porch, hall. Zarzaparrilla, /., sarsaparilla.
Zaherir, i.v., to censure, to blame, Zigzag, m., zigzag.
to reproach. Zinc, m., zinc. — - en láminas,
Zahúrda, /., pigsty. rolled zinc.
Zamarra, /., coat or dress worn bj' Zincografía, /., zincography.
shepherds, .sheepskin. Zona, /., zone, girdle, space.
Zamarro, m., shepherd's coat Zoología, /., zoology.
made of sheepskin sheepskin. ; Zoológico, a., zoological.
Zambullir. See Zabullir. Zopenco, m., blockhead, dolt.
Zampar, v., to conceal, to devour. Zopo, a., lame, maimed, clumsy.
Zanahoria, /., carrot. Zoquete, m., block dolt. ;

Zanca, /., shank. Zorra, /., fox.


Zancada, /., long stride. Zorro, m., fox.
Zancajo, m., heel-bone. Zozobra, /., anguish, anxiety,
Zanco, m., stilt flag-staff.
; uneasiness.
Zángano, m., drone, idler. Zozobrar, v., to be weather beaten ;

Zanja, /., ditch, trench, drain. to upset, to capsize to grieve, ;

Zanjar, v., to open, to excavate, to be afflicted.


to establish to settle amicably.
; Zueco, m., wooden shoe, clog.
Zapa, /., spade. Zumaque, m., sumach-tree.
Zapador, m., sapper. Zumbar, z^., to resound, to buzz, to
Zapar, f., to sap, to mine. hum to jest, to joke.

;

Zapata, /. (Naut.), shoe. de Zumo, w., sap, juice. See Orozuz.


quilla, false keel. Zumoso, a., juicy, succulent.
Zapatería, /., shoemaker's shop ;
Zuncho, ni., band, hoop.
shoemaking business. Zupia, /., refuse, rubbi.sh.
Zapatero, m., shoemaker. — de •
Zurcido, m., stitching, darning.
viejo, cobbler. Zurcir, v., to darn, to .sew up to
pump. —
;

Zapatilla, /., slipper, s, join, to unite.


dress-shoes. Zurdo, a., left left-handed.

;

Zapato, m., shoe. s de cabritilla, Zurrador, m., leather-dresser, cur-


kid shoes. Horma de .shoe — , rier, tanner.
last. Zurrar, v., to curr\', to dress
Zaquizamí garret, loft, leather to nog.
;

hovel. Zurrón, m., bag, pouch chaff ; ;

Zaranda, screen, riddle, seroon sack.


;

sieve. Zutano, )«., so and so, such a one.

261
ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY
A, indej. un, una.
article, In — en suspenso pendiente-
iino,
Such — man, un To have in — tener en expec-
,
;

hombre. tal
So much — year, tanto
,

año. tiva en reserva). al (or


A.M. {ante meridian), de la Abhor, v., aborrecer.
mañana, por la mañana. What Abhorrence, n., aborrecimiento.
— man (juéhombre What Abide, v., sufrir, soportar, aguan-
— pity
! !
\

Qué lástima Such tar (to tolerate) morar


— book,
!
¡

.semejante
tal libro,
!

(to dwell). To — by (agree


;

to),
libro. Heis— soldier, es soldado. atenerse a, someterse a (to ;

Al, de primera clase {or orden). maintain), insistir en, soste-


Al at Lloyd's, clasificado en nerse en, mantenerse en (lo
Lloyd como de primera clase. dicho).
Aback, adv., detrás, atrás en Ability, n., habilidad, aptitud,

;

facha. To take coger despre- , talento, capacidad. A man of


venido, sorprender. To be hom.bre de talento.
abilities,
taken — ,
quedar sorprendido. Ablaze, a., en llamas, ardiendo.
Abaft, adv., a popa, en popa Able, a., hábil, idóneo, capaz,
atrás, hacia la popa.
;

prudente, acertado. To be ——
Abandon, abandonar, dejar;
v., peder, ser capaz (de). An
dejar de su mano, desamparar seaman, un marino experi-
(to desert) renunciar (a), entre- mentado, un marinero idóneo.
gar.
;

— -bodied, robusto, fornido.


Abandonment, n., abandono, Ably, adv., hábilmente, con maña,
abandonamiento, cesión. efi'. azmente, con habilidad.

Abase, v., abatir, rebajar. Abnormal, a., anormal, irregular.


Abash, v., avergonzar. Ahoard, adv. (Naut.), a bordo,
Abate, v., rebajar, reducir, dis- To go — ir a bordo, embar-
minuir, bajar
disminuirse, ;
carse.
irse disminuyendo, ir a menos ;
Abode, n., domicilio, morada,
(weather) serenarse, calmarse residencia.
(wind) decaer (a storm) ;
Abolish, v.. abolir, abrogar,
amainar. revocar.
Abatement, n.. rebaja, descuento. Abolition (orr Abolishment), ».,
Abbreviate, v., abre\'iar, acortar. abolición.
reducir. Abominable, a. abominable, dc-
Abbreviation, abreviación, testable.
abreviatura. Abominate, v., abominar, detes-
Abdicate, v., abdicar, renunciar. tar, aborrecer. [odio.
dejar. Abomination, «., abominación.
Abduct, arrebatar.
v., Aborigines, n.pl., aborigines, indí-
Aberration, n., aberración, error, genas, habitadores primitivos.
desvío. Abortion, «., aborto.
Abet, v., apoyar, favcrecer, Abortive, a., abortivo, inútil, in-
patrocinar, incitar. fructuoso. To Jiro ve fraca- — ,

Abeyance, n., expectación, espera. sar.

263
Abo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Abtt

Abound, v., abundai-, ser abun- Abrupt, a., brusco, precipitado,


dante. To —
with, abundar de. • repentino, bronco.
About, prep. & adv., al rededor, Abruptly, adv., bruscamente, pre-
cerca de, hacia (concernin'^) ;
cipitadamente.
acerca de, tocante a, respecto Abruptness, n., precipitación.
de. it, —
de esto [or eso).

Abscond, v., fugarse, escaparse,
I have no money me, no — huir, tomar las de Villadiego
traigo dinero (conmigo). To be (Coll.) esconderse.
— to, estar para, disponerse a,
;

Absconder, n., fugitivo.


ir a, estar ocupado en, estar Absconding, n., huida.
en vísperas de. To bring — Absence, n., ausencia falta,
efectuar, lograr. To come — carencia. —
of mind, distrac-
;

suceder. To go

—andar, irse.
, ción.
To go it, emprenderlo, lo- Absent, a., ausente.
grarlo ; obrar. To set — , tomar Absent, r.v., ausentarse.
en mano. He has /20, — Absentee, «., ausente.
tiene unas veinte libras. There Absinthe, «., ajenjo.
are —
forty, hay como (sobre, Absolute, a., absoluto, amplio,
or cerca de) cuaranta hay cua- ; completo, definitivo.
renta poco más o menos. \Miat Absolutely, adv., absolutamente,
are you ? —
Qué va Vd. a en absoluto, enteramente.
hacer ? What
¿
? ¿Y — . . . Absolve, v., absolver, dispensar,
el ... ? exentar, eximir.
Above, prep., encima, sobre adv., Absorb, v., absorber, chupar
arriba. —
all, sobre todo, ante
;

(to consume), consumir, acabar


;

todo. board, —
abierto, con ;llevarse, emplear (to
franco abiertamente, franca- take up, to employ).
mente.
;


mentioned, ya Absorbent, a., absorbente.
citado, ya mencionado, pre- Absorption, n., absorción.
citado, susodicho. named, — Abstain, v., abstenerse, privarse,
antedicho. To be (doing — guardarse.
something), ser superior a {or Abstemious, a., abstemio.
incapaz de). Over and . . .
— Abstemiousness, n., sobriedad,
this, a más de esto, además. templanza. [nencia.
See Over. Abstention, «., detención, absti-
Abreast, adv., de frente, de costado. Abstinent, a., abstinente, sobrio.
-

the port, por el través del .4bstract,
— extracto,
n., resumen,
puerto. Tobe with the times, — sumario. of account current,
estar a la altura del tiempo. extracto de cuenta corriente.
Abridge, v., abreviar, compen- Abstract, v., abstraer, extraer ;

diar cortar, disminuir.


; sustraer (to take out, to steal).
Abridgment, «., compendio, limi- Abstracted, a., separado dis- ;

tación. traído.
Abroad, adv., fuera de casa en el ; .\bstruse, a., abstruso.
(del oy para el) extranjero. Absurd, a., absurdo, ridículo.
To set —
circular, esparcir, Absurdity, n., absurdidad, ab-

,

publicar. The report is surdo, disparate.


corre la voz. Abundance, n., abundancia, copia,
Abrogate, v., abrogar, revocar. plétora.
Abrogation, n., abrogación, revo- Abundant, a., abundante. To be
cación, abolición. — abundar, ser abundante.
,

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Abul ENGLISH-SPAN ISH DICTIONARY [Acc

Abuse, abuso. To — (one) with, facilitar. To


Abuse,
;;.,

abusar.
v., To one's — — oneself to (or with), con-
kindness, abusar de su bondad. formarse en {or con).
Abusive, a., abusive. language, — I
Accommodating, a., complaciente,
palabras injuriosas, denuestos. |
obsequioso.
Abyss, «., abismo. Accommodation, n., alojamiento
Academic, Academical, a., aca- (lodging) comodidad, conve-
;

démico. niencia, (convenience) aco-


Academy, n., academia. modo, acomodamiento. —
;

bill,

Accede, v., acceder (a), aceptar, letra por complacer, letra de


estar conforme (con), convenir cortesía.
oc consentir (en). Accompany, v., acompañar. Ac-
Accelerate, v., acelerar, antici- companied by, acompañado de
par. {or por).
Acceleration, n., aceleración. Vccomplice, »., cómplice.
Accent, n., acento. Accomplish, i'., cumplir, efectuar,
Accent, v., acentuar, colocar les completar, llevar a cabo, con-
acentos. cluir. To —
one's purpose,

Accentuate, v., acentuar. lograr su intento {pr objeto).


Accept, aceptar, admitir, An —
-ed fact, un hecho con-
acoger.
v.,
sumado. An ed gentleman, —
Acceptable, a., aceptable, admi- un caballero distinguido (idóneo
sible, grato. or consumado).
Acceptance, n., acepta': ion, buena Accomplishment, n., comple-
acogida. To present for — mento, consecución. — -s, ta-
presentar a la aceptación. See lentos, prendas.
Non-Acceptance. Accord, n., convenio.
acuerdo,
Acceptation, «., aceptación, acep- Of one's own de su propio — ,

ción (de la palabra). acuerdo, de su propio motivo,


Acceptor, «., aceptante. de buen grado, espontánea-
Access, n., acceso, entrada. mente. With one , unánime- —
Accessible, a., accesible. mente.
Accession, «., aumento ;
adveni- .\ccord, v., ajusfar ;
acordar,
miento or subida (al trono). concordar conforme, en-
; ser
Accessory, a., accesorio cóm- ; tenderse, acomodarse, conciliar.
plice.Accessories, accesorios. Accordance, n., acuerdo, confor-
Accident, «., accidente, siniestro, midad. In —
with, de acuerdo
incidente, contratiempo. By con, de conformidad con se-
— casualmente, por casualidad, gún. To be in with, con- — ;


,

por acaso. Sad lance funesto. , cordar con.


Accidental, a., accidental, casual. According, part., según, con-
Accidentally, adv., por casualidad, forme. —
to, según, conforme
por inadvertencia, casualmente. i a, en cumplimiento de, en con-
Acclaim, v., aclamar. formidad con, con arreglo a.
Acclamation, n., aclamación. — as, según que, como, a
Acclimatise, v., aclimatar ;
medida que.
aclimatarse. Accordingly, adv., en conformidad,
Accommodate, v., proveer, sur- en efecto, de consiguiente, en
tir (to supply) complacer (to
;
su conformidad, en cons3cuen-
oblige) ; ser agradable aco- ; cia.
modar, componer (to arrange). Accost, v., saludar, acercarse a.

9 A— (1696)
ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Aeí

Accouut, »., cuenta, cálculo; Accumulation, ;;., acumulación,


(report) informe, relación. s, — amontonamiento, aglomeración.
noticias. To call to pedir — ,
Accumulative, «., acumulativo ;

cuentas, llamar a cuentas. To acumulado, amontonado.


render an — pasar (or remitir) Accumulator, »»., acumulador.
cuenta. Overdrawn cuenta
,

— Accuracy, n., exactitud, cuidado.



,

en descubierto. Upon no de , Accurate, a., exacto, puntual,


ningún modo, por ningún con- conforme, detenido.
cepto. On —
a cuenta, a buena Accurately, adv., exactamente.
cuenta. On of, a causa de, —
,

Accusation, n., acusación, cargo,


debido a, con motivo de a inculpación.
cargo de. To be on of (owing — ;

Accuse, v., acusar. To — (one)


to), deberse a, obedecer a. On of ... tachar(le) de ...

, ,

this sobre este particular,


, acusar (le) de. . . .

debido a esto, acerca de esto, Accuser, n., acusador.


por esto. On that

por eso. — ,
.Vccustom, i;., acostumbrar
— ; soler.
On your your sake) por
• (for ,
To be ed to, soler ; estar
su bien de Vd., por amor de acostumbrado a.
Vd. (to your charge) a cargo Accustomed, a. acostumbrado,
de Vd.
;


current, cuenta co- usual.
To pay an — saldar (cards). To be within
rriente.
una cuenta. Of no — de poca
, Ace,
an — as
n.,
estar a pique de.
of,
escasa) importancia. — —
,

{or sales, Acetate, n., acetato. of copper,


cuenta de venta. — book, libro acetato de cobre, cardenillo,
de cuentas. How does the — verdegris.
stand ? Cómo vamos de Acetic, a., acético.
As per — rendered,
¿

cuentas Acetite of gold, n., acetito de oro.


?

según cuenta rendida {or pa- Acetylene, acetilino. lighting, —


sada). To take into (consi- — alumbrado con gas acetilino.
deration), tener en cuenta. Ache, n., dolor. Head dolor — ,

To turn to sacar provecho — , de cabeza. Tooth dolor de — ,

muelas. Ear dolor de oído.


(de).
Account, V., contar. To for, — Ache, v., doler. My head s, me
,


dar razón de, dar cuenta de, duele la cabeza.
responder de (to e.xplain), ;
Achievable, a., hacedero, practi-
explicar, explicarse ; señalar cable.
los motivos de. Achieve, v., ejecutar, lograr,
Accountable, a., responsable. ganar, obtener, conseguir. To
Accountancy, n., contabilidad. — one's aim (or object), lograr
Accountant, n., contador, re\isor su intento.
de cuentas, aritmético, tenedor Achievement, n., ejecución ;
(deed
de libros. or exploit) hazaña, hecho de
Accredit, v., acreditar, dar cré- armas.
dito. —
ed, acreditado, abo- Acid, a., ácido, agrio, acedo n.,
— ;

nado. ácido. Carbolic ácido car-



•,

Accrue, v., acrecentar, tomar bólico. Citric ácido cítrico. ,

incremento resultar, provenir. Nitric —


ácido nítrico. Prussic

,

Accumulate, v., acumular, amon-


;

— ácido prúsico. Tartaric


,

tonar aumentar (se), crecer, ácido tartárico. See Carbonic.


;

amontonarse. d, acumulado, — .4cidity, 11., acidez, agrura.


aglomerado. Acidulate, v., acidular.
266
Ackl ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ada

At'kiionh'dge, v., con-


reconocci-, Act, «.,hecho, acto, acción, pro-
fcsiir, admitiragradecer. Tu ceder ley ( —
of Parliament).
— —
; ;

receipt of, acusar recibo de. - oí God, fuerza mayor.


Acknowledgment, v., reconoci- Act, v., actuar, obrar, hacer,
miento, gratitud, agradeci- funcionar (Mech.) portarse,
miento. —
of a letter, acuse conducirse (to behave), andar,
;

de recibo de una carta. ir fingir (to feign)


; hacer {or ;

Aeme, «., cima, colmo. representar) un papel (in the


.4oorn, «., bellota. theatre). To —
as, actuar de,
Acquaint, v., informar, comuni- hacer el papel de (to represent) ;

car, avisar, dar a conocer, hacer las veces de, ejercer las
instruir. I shall — you, yo le funciones de. To as captain, —
informaré a Vd. To — oneself hacer de capitán.
with, enterarse {or imponerse) Acting, n., acción, representación,
de, ponerse al tanto {or al obra.
corriente) de. To be —
ed with, Action,n acción, movimiento,
conocer (a person) estar en- marcha proceder, gestión (pro-
terado de (things).
;

cedure). In— en movimiento,


,

Acquaintance, n., conocimiento activo, — at law, proceso.


(knowledge), conocido (person), pleito.
inteligencia. To make the of, — Actionable, a., punible, procesable.
conocer, hacer el conocimiento Active, a., activo, ágil, animado.
de, trabar conocimiento con. — partner, socio activo.
Acquiesce, v., consentir, asentir, Activity, H., acti\idad.
allanarse, someterse, confor- Actor, n., actor, cómico agente. ;

marse. Actress, /., actriz, cómica.


Acquiescence, n., aquiescencia, Actual, a., actual, efectivo, exacto,
consentimiento, conformidad, verdadero. —
price, precio
anuencia. verdadero.
Acquire, v., adquirir, ganar, Actually, adv., realmente, en
alcanzar, obtener, aprender. efecto, efectivamente, en reali-
Acquirement, h., adquisición. dad, de hecho. [escribano.
Acquisition, n., adquisición. .actuary, n., actuario, computista.
Acquit, v., libertar, poner en Actuate, movtr, animar,
libertad, absolver, descargar ;
excitar.
v.,
—d by, animado de.
desempeñar, cumplir, exentar, Acumen, n., agudeza, penetración,
pagar (a debt). To oneself — ingenio.
well, desempeñar bien su obli- Acute, a., agudo, penetrante,
gación (sus deberes or su come- perspicaz.
tido), [cargo. Acutely, agudamente. It is —
Acquittal, «., absolución ; des- felt, se deja sentir mucho.
Acquittance, n., descargo, fini- Acuteness, n., agudeza, perspi-
quito, recibo. cacia.
Acre, n., acre. Ad. See Interim, Valorem.
Acreage, zona, superficie.
n., Adamant, n., diamante.
Acrid, a., acre, áspero, mordaz. Adamantine, a., diamantino, ada-
Acrobat, «., acróbata. mantino.
Across, adv. & prep., de través, al adaptar, aplicar
través a través de, por lo
.4dapt, v.,
ajusfar, cuadrar. ed for, idó- — ;

largo de. To come encontrar, — , neo a propósito) para.


{or ed —
dar con. to, adaptado a, idóneo para.
267
Ada] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Adm

Adaptatioil, n., adapta<:ión, apli- Adjoin, v., juntar, unir ; lindar,


cación. estar contiguo.
Add, v., añadir, agregar, acre- Adjoining, a., contiguo, inmediato.
centar, aumentar, juntar, con- Adjourn, v., diferir, aplazar
tribuir. To —
up, sumar. retirarse.
;

Addenda, n., adiciones, añadi- Adjournment, n., citación, empla-


duras. zamiento.
Addict, v., dedicar. To one- — Adjudge, v., adjudicar, acordar,
self to,entregarse a (vice, etc.) ;
juzgar condenar, sentenciar
;

dedicarse a (study, etc.). a una pena.


Addition, n., adición, añadidura, Adjudgment, n., adjudicación.
suma (total). In to, además — Adjudicate,!'., adjudicar, declarar.
de. Adjudication, n., adjudicación.
Additional, a., adicional a más, Adjunct, «., adjunto.
de más. — charges, gastos
;

Adjust, v., ajusfar, arreglar ;

accesorios. componer.
Address, n., discurso (speech) Adjuster, arreglador, asesor,
n.,
dirección, señas, sobrescrito (oí perito. Average
arreglador — ,

a letter, house)
(smartness) ; y repartidor de averías.
destreza, acierto (appearance) ;
Adjustment, «., ajuste, liquida-
figura, donaire, garbo. ción, convenio, arreglo.
Address, v., hablar, dirigir la Administer, v., administrar, go-
palabra a, dirigirse a, arengar. bernar. To —
an oath, tomar
To —a letter, dirigir una carta. juramento.
To — (a person by letter), Administration, n., administra-
escribir. To — a letter, dirigir ción, gobierno.
una carta. To —
oneself to, Administrative, a., administrativo.
dirigirse a. To be wrongly ed — Administrator, «., administrador.
(a letter), traer las señas equi- Administratorship, n., adminis-
vocadas llevar una dirección
; tración.
equivocada. Admirable, a. admirable.
Addressee, n., destinatario. Admiral, n., almirante. Rear ,

Adduce, v., aducir, alegar ;


pre- contraalmirante, jefe de es-
sentar (proofs). cuadra.
Adept, «., adepto a., versado. Admiralty, n., almirantazgo.
Adequate, a., adecuado, propor-
;

Court of —
almirantazgo, ,

cionado, suficiente. To be

— comandancia de marina. Lord



bastar. To be to (compared Commissioners of the el ,

with), guardar proporción con. consejo {or junta) del almi-


Adhere, v. (to stick), pegarse, rantazgo.
adherirse. To —
to (conditions, Admiration, n., admiración.
etc.), atenerse a, ceñirse a, Admire, v., admirar.
conformarse con. Admirer, n., admirador amante, ;

Adherence, n., adhesión. apasionado (lover). To be an


Adherent, a., adherente, pegajoso — of (an art or a sport), ser
(sticky). aficionado a.
Adhesive, a., adhesivo. stamps, — Admissible, a., admisible, acep-
sellos adhesivos {or engomados). table permisible, lícito.
;

Adjacent, a., adj^acente, contiguo, Admission, n., admisión, entrada


vecino, colindante. (entrance) recepción.
; free, —
Adjective, n., adjetivo. entrada libre.

268
Adm] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Adv

Admit, v., admitir, Loiueder, progresos ; ir adelante (to go


suponer permitir reconocer forward) subir de precio (to

; ;
;

(a debt) ; convenir (to agree), go up in price). d, avanzado,


confesar (to acknowledge). To adelantado (in progress), antici-
— - of, permitir, ser susceptible pado (beforehand) subido,
de. To —
as a partner, admitir elevado (prices).
;

de socio. Advancement, n., adelantamiento,


Admittance, /., entrada, admisión. progreso promoción, ascenso
No —
se prohibe la entrada.
, subida.
; ;

Admonish, v., amonestar, adver- Advantage, n., ventaja, beneficio,


tir, reprender. provecho, utilidad. To take —
Admonition, v., advertencia, avi- of (to profit by), aprovecharse
so, consejo, admonición, repren- de, valerse de, aprovechar ;

sión. sacar provecho de (to make ;

Ado, n., dificultad, pena, bullicio, use of or to deceive), sacar


trabajo. Much — about partido de, ganar por la mano,
nothing, mucho ruido {or bulli- engañar. To turn (or prove) to
cio) por nada. Without more — salir {or resultar) prove-

,

— sin más
más, sin más ni ni choso. To the
best por lo

,
,

menos de buenas a primeras, Of


mejor. ventajoso. To ,


;

sin más rodeos sin más acá ;


have over.: Seo Preference.
ni más allá. Advantageous, a., ventajoso, útil,
Adopt, v., adoptar. provechoso, lucrativo.
Adoption, n., adopción. Advantageously, adv., ventajosa-
Adore, v., adorar. mente, con ventaja, con utilidad.
Adorn, v., adornar, ataviar. Advent, n., adviento.
Adornment, n., adorno. Adventure, «., aventura em- ;

Adrift, adv., flotando, a merced de presa, especulación, pacotilla.


las olas a la deriva. ; Adventurer, n., aventurero, espe-
Adroit, a., diestro, hábil. culador.
Adroitness, n., destreza, habili- Adventurous, a., aventurado,
dad. arriesgado.
Adult, a. Sz H., adulto. Adverb, n., adverbio.
Adulterate, v., adulterar, falsifi- Adversary, n., adversario.
car. Adverse, a., adverso, contrario,
Adulteration, adulteración. n., opuesto.
Advance, avance, aumento n., ;
Adversity, n., adversidad, des-
(rise) alza, subida, encareci- gracia.
miento (of money), adelanto,
; Advert, v., referirse (a).
anticipo (progress), adelanta-; Advertise, v., avisar, anunciar,
miento, adelanto, mejora, pro- poner anuncios.
greso. In de antemano, — , Advertisement, n., anuncio, aviso.
anticipadamente, por adelan- Advertiser, «., anunciante.
tado. Payment in pago — Advice, n., consejo (counsel)

— —
, ;

adelantado. aviso (notice). note, carta •

Advance, v., avanzar, adelantar de aviso. s, noticias, avisos.


(to forward) promover (to Letter of —
carta de aviso.

; ,

promote) mejorar (to improve) Refused for want of rehusado



; ,

adelantar, anticipar (money) por falta de aviso. To take


encarecer, hacer subir (prices) aconsejarse, tomar consejo,
(to progress) adelantar, hacer asesorarse.

269
Adv] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Afl

Advisability,n., conveniencia, pro- Affectation, n., afectación.


piedad, prudencia. Affecting, a., sensible, tierno, las-
Advisable, a., conveniente, pru- timero.
dente, acertado, oportuno. To Affection, «., afe:to, amor, afi-
think —
creer {or
, juzgar) ción, cariño enfermedad, do-
;

conveniente (prudente, condu- lencia (ailment).


cente or acertado). Affectionate, a., cariñoso, afec-
Advise, V. (to inform), a\isar, tuoso.
informar, participar, noticiar, Affidavit, «., declaración jurada,
anunciar ;
(to recommend), atestación.
aconsejar, recomendar. As ^d, Affinity, n., afinidad, relación.
según aviso. Afflrní, V., afirmar, declarar ;

Advisedly, adv., deliberadamente, confirmar, ratificar.


a cierta ciencia, a sabiendas. Aíflrmation, «., afirmación.
Advocate, n., abogado, intercesor, Affirmative, «., afirmativo. A
defensor. reply in the —
una respuesta,

Advocate, v., abogar, apoyar, {or contestación) afirmativa.


defender, sostener. To answer in the contestar — ,

Advocation, n., abogacía. afirmativamente, dar una res-


Adze, v., azuela, hachuela. puesta afirmativa.
Aerate, v., airear. -d waters, — Affix, v., anexar, unir, juntar
ttguas gaseosas. añadir, fijar, atar, poner. ed, — ;

Aerial, a., aéreo. anexo.


Aerodrome, aeródromo. Afflict, v., afligir. To be — ed,
Aerometer, n., aerómetro. afligirse, estar afligido {or opri-
Aeronaut, n., aeronauta. mido).
Aeronautics, n.pl., aeronáutica. Afflicting, a., penoso, triste.
Aeroplane, aeroplano. Affliction, «., aflicción, desgracia,
Afar, adv., lejos. —
olí, distante. dolor.
From — de lejos, desde lejos.
, Affluence, n., afluencia, con-
Affability, n, afabilidad. [voló. currencia, concurso ; abun-
Affable, a., afable, cortés, bené- dant ia.
Affably, adv., afablemente, con .\ffluent, a., afluente, opulento,
afabilidad. abundante. To be in cir- —
Affair, n., asunto, negocioac- cumstances, estar en la opulen-
ción, encuentro. —
s, asuntos,
;

cia.
negocios. Minister for foreign Afford, V. (to give or yield), dar,
— s, ministro de Negocios Ex- producir (to suppl}') abaste-
tranjeros. —
of honour, lance
;

cer, proveer. I cannot it, mis —


de honor, duelo. medios no me lo permiten no ;

Affect, v., afectar, enternecer, tengo medios para esto. I can-


conmo\'er (,to move) (to con- ;
not —this expense, no puedo
cern or interest) afectar, alterar, incurrir en {or soportar) estos
influir en, interesar, tocar (to ; gastos. We cannot to sell it —
feign or pretend) afectar, fingir, at this price, no podemos ven-
aparentar. To be -ed by — derlo a este precio. It s us —
(influenced), resentirse de (in- ;
much pleasure to say, tenemos
terested) estar interesado en. mucho gusto en decir.
— ed by (moved or upset), Affreight, fletar (un buque).
conmovido por. Very ed — Affreightment,
v.,
n., flete, fleta-
(high-flown), muy alambicado. mento, cargo.
270
Aff] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY Ago

Affront, }i., afrenta, insulto, doce años de edad. What —


¿ Qué
ultraje. are you ? edad tiene
Affront, v., afrentar, insultar. Vd. ? Of —
, mayor (de edad).

Afloat, adv., a flote


—; flotando. Under —
menor (de edad).
,

There is a rumour cunde el •, Aged, a., viejo, anciano.


rumor. Agency, n., agencia, intervención ;

Afoot, adv., a pie, en acción, en acción, operación, influencia.


movimiento, en preparación. —

house, casa de comisión.
Afore, adv. & prep., antes. said, — Agenda, n., agenda, libro de
antedicho, susodicho. As — memoria.
como queda dicho. Agent, n., agente factor, dipu-
Afraid, a., amedrentado, atemori- tado, delegado. Commission
;


zado, espantado. To be — comisionista. Lloyd's el — ,

temer, tener miedo. agente del Lloyd [or del Lloyds).


Afresh, adv., de nuevo, otra vez. Forwarding — , agente expedi-
Afl, adv. (Naut.), a popa, en dor.
popa. Aggravate, v., agravar, exagerar,
After, adv. después,
&. prep., irritar, dificultar.
detrás tras. (according to) Aggravating, a., agravante, irri-
según.
;


all, después de todo,
;

tante enojoso.

;

al ñn y al cabo. The day el Aggravation, n., agravación, veja-



,

día siguiente. The day to- ción.


morrow, pasado mañana. — Aggregate, n., agregado, colección,
the Spanish style, a la es- conjunto.
pañola. To look vigilar, — , Aggregate, a., agregado, juntado,
tener presente, mirar por. unido.
After-dinner, n., de sobremesa. Aggregate, v., agregar, añadir.
Afternoon, n., tarde. Aggregation, n., agregación, agre-
Afterpart, n. (Xaut.), popa. gado, masa, conjunto.
Aftertaste, n., resabio, clejo, gus- Aggression, n., agresión, acome-
tillo. timiento.
Afterthought, «., expediente tar- Aggressive, a., agresivo.
dío. Aggressor, «., agresor.
Afterwards, adv., después, más Aggrieve, v., agraviar, apesa-
tarde. dumbrar lamentar.
;

Again, adv., otra vez, de nuevo. Aghast, a., espantado, horrori-


— and —
, muchas veces. As zado, azorado.
much — otro tanto más. To Agile, a., ágil, ligero.

,

write volver a escribir. To


, Agility, n., agilidad, ligereza.
sell — revender.
, Agio, n., agio, agiotaje.
Against, prep., contra, enfrente, Agitate, v., agitar, mover, afec-
para; (in exchange for) en tar inquietar, conmover. To
cambio de ( an order or an
;
— — ;

for, agitarse para (obtener).


account), a valer sobre, a Agitation, n., agitación, movi-
cuenta de, por cuenta de. To be miento. The project now in —
— (opposed to), oponerse a. To el proyecto que actualmente se
bring an action entablar — , controN^erte.
pleito (a). To draw — ,
girar Agitator, n., agitador.

contra (or a cargo de). Ago, adv., pasado. Some time -,

Agate, n., ágata. hace algún tiempo, algún tiem-


AgCj n., edad. Twelve years of — po ha. How long ? Cuánto — ,;

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ha ? A good while — hace ya Ague, n., fiebre ior calentura) in-



,

algún tiempo. Long mucho termitente escalofrío.



, ;

tiempo ha. Not long no Ahead, adv. (Naut.), por la proa


few clays — —
,
;

hace mucho. A más delante.


allá, To be
hace algunos días días atrás. ir delante. To get — adelantar,
— We got —
; ,

A little while hace poco. ganar la delantera.



,

.\gog, adv., con interés. To be of him, le cogimos la delantera.


tener gana, desear. Go — Adelante Avancen

! ! ¡ !
i

.\gony, 11., agonía, angustia. To be a mile una


llevar

,

Agrarian, a., agrario. law, ley milla de delantera. To steam


agraria. — ,
ponerse en marcha.
.\gree, acordar,
v., concordar, Aid, n., ayuda, auxilio, socorro ;

convenir entenderse, ponerse


; servicios.
{or estar) de acuerdo, corres- Aid, V., ayudar, apoyar, auxiliar,
ponder, coincidir, estar acorde, socorrer.
estar de acuerdo, estar conforme. Ail, v., afligir, doler sufrir.
To —
\\4th (to suit), probar, What s you ? —¿ Qué tiene
;

sentar bien. It is d, está [or — Vd. .^ Qué le duele ?

queda) convenido. To to — Ailing, a.,


¿

doliente, indispuesto,
(something), convenir con, ave- achacoso, enfermizo.
nirse a. To —
upon, convenir, Ailment, n., dolencia, indisposi-
ajustar. To —
with (a person), ción, dolor.
convenir con, entenderse con Aim, puntería, blanco, norte
n.,
(una persona). To to — (object or purpose) mira, ;
;

(accept), consentir en (aceptar), objeto, fin, designio, intento.


acordar (aceptar). To miss one's errar el tiro, — ,

Agreeable, a., agradable, con- no salir con su intento.


forme, amable, conveniente. Aim, v., apuntar, aspirar, pre-
To be —
to, acordar, concordar tender, intentar (a weapon) ;

conformarse con tener a bien, ;


apuntar, asestar, tirar.
estar conforme con. Aimless, a., sin objeto, a la
Agreeably, adv., agradablemente. \-entura.
— to, según, conforme a, con- Air, )í. aire. To take the tomar — — ,

forme (or de conformidad) con. el aire, air.íarse. To put on s,

Agreed, a., convenido, ajustado entonarse, darse tono. In the


de acuerdo. As upon, como — ;

open — , al aire libre.


convenido, según convenio. Air, v., airear, estar {or poner) al
Agreement, n., convenio, confor- aire. To — a room, orear {or
midad, ajuste, concordia, con- ventilar) un cuarto. To a —
trato, tratado. Articles of — shirt, secar una camisa. To —
artí:ulos de convenio. To come liquors, calentar los líquidos.
to an —
llegar a un acuerdo
,
;
Air-cushion, colchón de viento.
entenderse, convenirse, ajus- Air-gun, escopeta de \iento.
tarse. Air-hole, n., respiradero.
Agricultural, a., agricultural, agrí- Air-proof. See Air-tight.
cola. See Implement. Air-pump, bomba neumática,
.4grieulture, agricultura. cola. bomba de aire.
.Agriculturist, n., agricultor, agrí- Air-shaft, «., respiradero de mina.
Aground, adv., barado, encallado. Air-ship, »., aeróstato.
To run —
encallar, embarran-
, Air-tight, a., hermético, a prueba
car. de aire, impermeable al aire.

'¿n
Airj ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [AH

Airing:, «., paseo, vuelta (stroll). Alight, v., descender, bajar ;

Airy, a., aéreo ; ligero, vivaz. apearse ; echarse sobre.


Aislo, n., nave (de una iglesia). Align, v., alinear.
Aliimbo, a., en jarras. Alignment, «., alineamiento.
Aliin, a., emparentado, consan- Alike, a., semejante, igual adv., ;

guíneo. igualmente, del mismo modo.


Alabaster, n., alabastro. Aliment, n., alimento.
Alacrity, n., ardor, celo ; alegría. Alimentary, a., alimenticio, ali-
Alarm, n., alarma, inquietud. mentr:so.
Fire — •, alarma de incendio. Alimentation, n., alimentación.
Alarm, v., alarmar, asustar, per- Alimony, n., alimentos, asisten-
turbar, inquietar. cias.
Alarm-bell, n., timbre de alarma. Aliquot, a., alícuota.
Alarm-clock, despertador, reloj Alive, a., vivo, viviente, con vida
despertador. activo. To be vivir. To be — ;


,

Alarming, a., alarmante. to, apreciar, reconocer, ser


Alarmist, m., alarmista. sensible a. Man Hombre — !
¡

Alarum. See Alarm. de Dios !

Album, «., álbum. Alkali, n., álcali.


Albumen, «., albúmina, clara de Alkaline, a., alcalino.
huevo. All, a., todo adv., ; del todo,
Albuminous, a., albuminoso. enteramente n., todo, cuanto.
Alcohol, n., alcohol. It is —
the same, es igual, es
;

Alcoholic, a., alcohólico. absolutamente lo mismo. When


Alcoholism, «., alcoholismo. — comes to con todo eso, —

,

Alcoholmeter, «., alcoholímetro, en fin. For good and entera- ,

alcohómetro. mente, para siempre. Not at


Alcove, n., alcoba. — no por cierto, nada de eso.

,

Alderman, regidor.
n., To have no ... at no tener
— —
,

Ale, n., cerveza. Pale certeza alguno. By means, de



, . . .

blanca (clara or pálida). cierto, sin duda. In en ,

Ale-house, cer\-ecería.
n., junto, en conjunto. Making
Alert, a., alerta, vigilante activo, in— formando un total de.
— — the more, tanto más. — the
; , . . .

vi\-o. To be on the estar


tanto menos. — who know
,

alerta, estar en guardia, estar less,


sobre aviso. him, cuantos conocen. — of a le
Alertness, n., vigilancia, cuidado, sudden, de repente, de golpe,
agilidad, actividad. de golpe y porrazo. — at once,
Algebra, «., álgebra. de repente, de golpe. See Along,
Alias, adv., alias, de otro modo, Round, Once.
por otro nombre. All-fours, n., juego de naipes.
Alibi, n., coartada. To prove an To go on —
andar a gatas.

,

,
probar la coartada. All-saints '-day, n., día [or fiesta)
Alien, a., ajeno, extraño ; foras- de todos los santos.
tero, extranjero contrario. ; All-souls '-day, n., día de las
Alienable, a., enajenable, tras- ánimas.
pasable. Allay, v., ligar, mezclar (to ;

Alienate, v., enajenar, trans- soothe or set at rest) aliviar,


ferir, ceder. aquietar, apaciguar, suavizar.
Alienation, «.,cnajenacion, ena- Allayment, «., alivio liga, mez- ;

jenamiento, frialdad, desvio. cla.

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All] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Alo

Allegation, n., alegación, alegato. Alluring, a., atractivo, halagüeño,


Allege, v., alegar, afirmar, de- favorable.
clarar, sostener citar. d,
;
— Allusion, n., alusión, indirecta.
supuesto. Ally, n., aliado.
Allegiance, «., lealtad, fidelidad. Ally, v., hacer alianza, concordar ;

Allegory, n., alegoría. aliarse.


Alleviate, v., aliviar, aligerar, Almanac, n., almanaque, calen-
mitigar. dario. —
maker, almanaquista,
Alleviation, «., alivio, aligera- calendarista.
miento. Almighty, a., omnipotente, todo-
Allevialive, «., paliativo. poderoso.
Alley, «., callejuela. Almond, n., almendra. Burnt s, —
Alliance, «., alianza, unión, liga peladilla almendras bañadas
parentesco, relaciones. To form
;

{or
;

garapiñadas). Bitter —
an — \\'ith, unirse con. almendras amargas. oil, — s,

Allied, a., aliado, unido. to, — aceite de almendras. Shelled


pariente de. — , almendra descascarada
Allies, n.pl., aliados. (pelada or sin cascara). Un-
Alligator, -n., caimán, aligador. shelled s, —
almendras con
Allocate, v., colocar, distribuir, cascara. —
paste, pasta de
aplicar, adjudicar, dedicar, pro- almendras. —
tree, almendro.
porcionar, destinar. Almost, adv., casi, cerca de.
Allocation, n., asignación, distri- Alms, n., limosna. house, —
bución colocación, añadidura. hospital.
Allot, v.,
;

distribuir, repartir, Aloes, n., áloe, acíbar. — fibre,


asignar, adjudicar, destinar ; áloe, cáñamo de áloe, pita.
conceder. Aloft, adv. or prep., arriba, sobre,
Allotment, n., lote, parte repar- ; en alto.
tición, reparto, asignación, re- Alone, a., solo, solitario ; adv.,
partimiento. sólo, solamente, únicamente.
Allotted, a., señalado, asignado, Leave me — , déjeme Vd. en
dividido, repartido. paz. To let (a thing) — , no
Allow, v., admitir, conceder, per- tocar, no mezclarse en.
mitir, consentir abonar (en Along, adv., a lo por lo largo,

;

cuenta) . largo, por adelante. ; with,


Allowable, a., admisible, lícito, con, junto con, en unión de.
permitido, justo, legítimo. All —desde un principio, de
,

Allowance, n., permiso, concesión ; comienzo, siempre, por todo el


señalamiento, abono, indem- tiempo.
nización, rebaja prima. To Alongside, adv. & prep. (Naut.), al
make —
for, hacerse cargo de,
;

costado (del buque), costado


tener en cuenta, tomar en con- con costado. To be (or to lie)
sideración, ser indulgente, per- — estar atracado {or atracar) al
,

donar. costado de un buque. Price


Alloy, «., liga. free —precio puesto al costado
,

Alloy, v., ligar, mezclar (los (del buque).


metales). .\loof, adv., lejos de lejos, a lo

;

Allspice, «., pimienta de Jamaica. largo. To keep (or stand)


Allude, aludir, referirse.
v., mantenerse a lo lejos, hacer
Allure,v., halagar, atraer. rancho aparte. To stand —
Allurement, n., halago, atractivo. from, no mezclarse en.
274
Alo! ENGLISH-SrANISH DICTIONARY [Ami

Aioiui, adv., alto, en alta voz. Amaze, v., asombrar, espantar,


Alpaca, n., alpaca. aturdir.
Alphabet, n., alfabeto. Amazement, n., admiración, asom-
Alphabetical, a., alfabético. la bro, espanto, pasmo.
— order, por orden alfabético. Amazing, a., asombroso, pas-
Already, adv., ya. moso, extraño.
Also, adv., también, igualmente, Amazon, fi., amazona mari-

;

asimismo. As así como , macho.


también. Ambassador, n., embajador.
Alter, v., alterar, mudar, cambiar, Ambassy. See Embassy.
modificar, variar ;mudarse, Amber, n., ámbar. gris, ámbar —
cambiarse, alterarse, variar. gris.
To — one's opinion, mudar de Ambient, a., ambiente.
opinión {or parecer). Ambiguity, n., ambigüedad, con-
Alteration, «., alteración, mu- fusión, duda.
danza, cambio, reforma, modi- Ambiguous, a., ambiguo.
ficación, variación, enmienda. Ambition, n., ambición.
Alternate, alternativo.
a., Ambitious, a., ambicioso.
Alternate, v., alternar. Ambulance, «., ambulancia.
Alternately, adv., alternativa- Ambush, n., emboscada, celada,
mente, por turno. acecho. To lie in — •, estar
Alternation, n., alternación. emboscado ; acechar.
Alternative, «., alternativa. To Ameliorate, v., mejorar.
ha\e no —no tener remedio
, Amelioration, «., mejora, mejora-
{or alternativa). miento, adelanto, perfecciona-
Alternatively, adv., alternativa- miento.
mente, por turno. Amenable, a., responsable dócil, ;

Although, conj., auncjue, no obs- tratable.


tante, bien que, aun cuando, Amend, v., enmendar, corregir,
sin embargo si bien. ; reparar enmendarse, refor-
;

Altitude, n., altura, altitud, ele- marse, restablecerse.


vación. .4mended, a., corregido, enmen-
Altogether, adv., enteramente, del dado.
todo, para siempre en jimto, ; .4mendment, n., enmienda, correc-
en un todo, en resumen, en ción.
conjunto. Amends, n., recompensa, compen-
.41um, m., alumbre. sación, reparación, satisfacción.
Alumina, /., alúmina. To make — , compensar, indem-
Aluminous, a., aluminoso. nizar.
Aluminium, ??., aluminio. Amenity, n., amenidad.
Always, adv., siempre. Amethyst, n., amatista, amatiste.
A.M., ante meridiem, antes del Amiable, a., amable, amigable,
mediodía de la mañana.
; amistoso, agradable.
.\malgam, »., amalgama. Amiably, adv., amablemente.
Amalgamate, v., amalgamar, Amicable, a., amigable, amistoso.
fusionarse. Amicably, adv., amigablemente,
Amalgamation, n., amalgamación, amistosamente.
fusión. Amid, prep., entre, en medio de ;

Amanuensis, amanuense.
n., mezclado con, rodeado por.
Amass, v., acumular, amontonar. Amidships (Naut.), en medio del
Amateur, n., aficionado. navio.
275
Am!] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [AnI

Auiidst. Sec Amid. Anarchy, n., anarquía.


Amiss, adv., mal. To be ser — , Anathema, n., anatema.
malo, estar de más. Not to be Anatomy, n., anatomía.
(or to come) —
no ser malo, , Ancestors, n.pl., abuelos, ante-
no estar de más, venir a tiempo. pasados.
To take —
llevar a mal.
, Ancestry, n., alcurnia, linaje, raza.
Ammonia, ¡i., amoníaco. Anchor, n., ancla, áncora. Sheet
Ammunition, «., munición, muni- — ancla {or anclote) de espe-

,

ciones. ranza. At al ancla, anclado,


Amnesty, n., amnistía. fondeado, surto.
,

— ground,
Aniok, adv., to run — , atacar a fondeadero. To weigh levar — ,

ciegas, volverse loco. anclas, lever el ancla zarpar.



;

Among, Amongst, prep. & adv., To cast fondear, anclar.



,

entre, en medio de de. To heave soltar {or echar)



; ,

Amortisation, n., amortización. el ancla. To bring to anclar. ,

Amortise, v., amortizar. To let go the —


soltar el ancla, ,

Amount, «., importe, suma, can- dar fondo.


tidad, monto. Whole — Anchor, v., anclar, dar fondo.
importe total. To the of, — Anchorage, »., anclaje, fondea-
hasta la suma {or la concurren- dero, surgidero derechos de
cia) de. Gross importe — anclaje.
;


,

bruto. Net importe líquido Anchovy, n., anchoa, anchova.



,

(or neto). To have any of, Ancient, a., antiguo.


tener grandes cantidades {or And, couj., y, e. To go — see,
existencias) de sobrar (le). ; . . ir a ver. — yet, sin embargo.
Amount, v., montar, importar, Anecdote, anécdota.
n.,
ascender, subir. It — s to the Anent, prep., tocante a, por lo
same, viene a ser lo mismo ;
concerniente a.
lo mismo da. Anew, adv., de nuevo, otra vez,
Amphibious, anfibio.
a., nuevamente.
Ampliitheatre, n., anfiteatro. Ángel, n., ángel. Guardian - —
Ampie, a., amplio, extenso, largo, ángel de la guarda.
abundante, suficiente. Anger, n., ira, cólera, enojo,
Amplify, v.. amplificar, ampliar, enfado, disgusto.
extender, dilatar. Anger, v., enojar, enfadar, irritar,
Amplitude, «., amplitud, exten- encolerizar.
sión. Angle, ángulo.
n.,
Amply, adv., ampliamente, sufi- Angle, pesar con caña
v., in- ;

cientemente. sinuarse, halagar.


Amputate, v., amputar. Angler, n., pescador con caña.
Amuse, v., divertir, entretener ; Angling, ti., pesca con caña.
y.v., di\ertirse. Angry, a., colérico, enfadado,
Amusement, diversión, entre-
«., enojado, airado, irritado. To
tenimiento, recreo, pasatiempo. get — enfadarse,
, enojarse,
Amusing, a., divertido. montar en cólera.
An. See A. Anguish, n., ansia, angustia.
Analogous, a., análogo. Angular, a., angular, anguloso.
Analogy, »., analogía. Aniline, «., anilina. colours, —
Analysis, u., análisis. colores de anilina.
Analyst, n., analizador. Animadversion, w., animad\er-
Analyse, v., analizar. sión, animadvertencia.

27(1
An¡] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ant

Animadvert, v., advertir, obser- Anomalous, u.,anómalo, irregular.


var, censurar, reprochar. .Vnomaly, «., anomalía, irregulari-
Animal, «., animal a., animal. dad.
— kingdom, reino animal.
;

Anón, adv., pronto, a poco, en


— spirits, ardor, \ivacidad, seguida.
fuego. Anonymous, a., anónimo.
— One — uno
Animate, v., animar. Another,
— thing, eso a
d, ani- a., otro. ,

mado, vivo. otro. That is es


Animation, n., animación, movi- otra cosa. Just such — otro
quite — thing,
,

miento. que tal. That is


Animosity, «., animosidad, ojeriza. eso es enteramente distinto
Aniseed, n., anís. — oil, anisete. (Coll.) esa es harina de otro
;

Anlile, n., tobillo. co.stal.


Annals, n.pL, anales. Answer, «., respuesta, contesta-
Annex, anexar, adjuntar ción, réplica. In —
to, en con-
v.,
juntar, reunir. — ed, anexo,
;

testación a en cumplimiento
incluso, adjunto. (compliance)
;

de. — by ^vire,
Annexation, n., anexión ; adición, respuesta telegráfica.
unión. Answer, v., responder, replicar
Annihilate, v., aniquilar. contestar satisfacer a. To; a — ;

Annihilation, «., aniquilación. letter, contestar a una carta.


Anniversary, n., aniversario. To —
one's expectations, co-
Annotate, v., anotar. rresponder a sus esperanzas. To
Annotation, n., anotación, nota. — one's purpose, llenar su
Announce, v., anunciar, partici- intento, responder a su objeto.
par, publicar, proclamar. To —
the requirements, con-
Announcement, n., aviso, adver- venir llenar las necesidades.
tencia, declaración. To — ;

for, responder de, garan-


Annoy, v., molestar, incomodar, tizar ñar a. It did not
; no — ,

disgustar, fastidiar, contrariar. ha dado buen resultado.


— ed, disgustado, sentido, mo- Answerable, a., responsable. See
lesto. Responsible.
Annoyance, n., molestia, disgus- Ant, n., hormiga. hill, hormi- —
to(s), fastidio, pena. guero.
Annoying, «., molesto, provoca- Antagonist, ;/., antagonista.
dor, incómodo, enojoso, fasti- Antarctic, a., antartico.
dioso, importuno. Antecedent, a., antecedente, pre-
Annual, a., anual. balan:e, — cedente.
balance anual. report, — Antecedents, n.pL, antecedentes.
memoria anual. Antedate, n., anticipación, ante-
Annually, adv., anualmente. data.
Annuitant, n., el que tiene una Antedate, v., antedatar.
renta vitalicia. Ante Meridiem, A.M., antes del
Annuity, n., anualidad, renta mediodía, de la mañana.
anual. Deferred renta — Anterior, a., anterior, prece-

,

diferida. Life renta vitalicia.


, dente.
Annul, v., anular, invalidar, Anthem, n., antífona, motete.
rescindir. Anthracite, «., antracita, hulla
Annulment, n.,anulación. lustrosa.
Annum, «., año. Per —
al año, , Antic, n., acción, cabriola, tra-
por año. vesura.
!77
Ant] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [App

Anticipate, v., (to expect) es- un tanto, un j)oquito, si cabe,


perar, (foresee) prever, prome- acaso, quizá.
terse anticipar
; adelantarse, ; Anyway, adv., sin embargo, con
prevenir. todo eso, sea lo que fuere.
Anticipation, n., anticipación, es- Anywhere, adv., en todas partes,
peranza, anticipo. In — en cualquier lugar que sea.
anticipadamente, adelantado. — else, en otra parte (after a
To thank (one) in — , anticipar negation) en ninguna parte.
;

las gracias. Apart, adv., aparte, a un lado, por


Antidote, n., antidoto. separado. —
from, aparte de.
Antimony, «., antimonio. To set —
poner a un lado.
,

Antipatliy, n., antipatía. Apartment, n., cuarto, aposento,


Antipodes, n.pl., antípodas. habitación.
Antiquarian, a., anticuario. Apathetic, a., apático, indiferente,
Antiquary, n., anticuario. insensible.
Antiquated, a., anticuado, añejo, Apathy, n., apatía.
viejo. Ape, n., mono.
Antique, a., antiguo. .Vperient, Aperative, a., aperitivo.
Antiquity, «., antigüedad. Aperture, n., abertura.
Antiseptic, a., antiséptico. Apex, n., ápice, cima.
Antithesis, n., antítesis. Apiary, n., colmenar, abejar.
Antier, n., asta. Apiece, adv., por barba, por
Anvil, n., yunque, bigornia. cabeza, por persona, cada uno.
Anxiety, n., ansia, inquietud, Five shillings cinco chelines — ,

ansiedad, cuidado, afán. por pieza.


Anxious, a., inquieto, ansioso, Apologise, disculparse, ex-
impaciente, deseoso. To be — cusarse. To
v.,
— for .... excu-
about, estar inquieto a causa de. sarse de. I— for this error,

. . .

To make one dar cuidado le ruego me disculpe (dis-


dar mal rato.
,

To be to, — ;

pense or disimule) este error.


desear, anhelar tener interés
; Apology, n., apología, defensa ;

en ;tener {or poner) empeño disculpa, e.xcusa, justificación.


en importar (le.)
; Accept our apologies, le supli-
Anxiously, adv., ansiosamente, camos nos dispense.
impacientemente, con impa- Apoplexy, n., apoplejía.
ciencia. Apostle, m., apóstol.
Any, a., cualquiera, alguno, todo. Apostrophe, n., apostrofe.
In — en todo
case, caso. Apothecary, n., boticario. -'s

— longer, más tiempo,
— more, más. See más
allá. shop, botica.
Amount, Appal, v., espantar, aterrar,
Further. horrorizar.
Anybody, pron., alguno, alguien, Appalling, a., espantoso, aterra-
cualquiera, todo el mundo. dor.
Anyhow, adv., de cualquier modo, Apparatus, n., aparato, aparejo.
(que sea), en cualquier caso, Apparel, n., aparejo, traje, vestido.
sin embargo no importa como.
; Wearing —
vestidos, ropa. ,

Anything, /'í'o;!., algo, alguna cosa, Apparent, a., claro, evidente,


cualquiera cosa. It is but — patente, aparente, cierto. Heir
nice, dista mucho de ser bonito — heredero presuntivo. To be
,

está muy lejos de ser bonito.


;

very — saltar a los ojos.


— —
,

else, otra cosa ; más. If Apparently, adv., al parecer, a lo


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que parecr, por lo visto, cxi- Appliance, >i., a{)arato, herra-


ilentcnientc". mienta, instrumento, utensilio ;

Apparition, >;., aparición. aplica'ión.


Appeal, n., apelación, súplica, Applicable, a., aplicable, perti-
petición, instancia, llamada, nente. To be to, ser apli- — ,

llamamiento. On second — cable (or aplicarse) a.


en segunda instancia. To con- Applicant, «., candidato, preten-
firm an —confirmar en recurso. tliente, aspirante, solicitante,

,

Without , sin recurso. See suplicante.


Court. Application, »., aplicación, súplica,
Appeal, v., apelar, recurrir. demanda, solicitud, ocurso
Appealer, n., apelante, acusador. (Amer.), petición, instancia ;

.\ppear, v., aparecer, aparecerse ;


(use) aplicación, uso, empleo ;

comparecer, presentarse (in a (study) aplicación, estudio, aten-


court, etc.), parecer (to seem), ción. To make (an) to, —
figurar (in an account, state- dirigirse a, recurrir a. writ- A
ment, etc.), constar (to be ten —
una solicitud por escrito,

,

evident), salir a luz (a book or un memorial. On sobre



,

publication). As it s, según pedido, a solicitud, a quien lo


.{or por lo que) parece, según pida [or solicite).
consta, a la cuenta. To make it Apply, v., aplicar recurrir [or
—hacerlo constar.
, acudir) a. To — ;

to, recurrir a,
Appearance, n., aparición, vista, dirigirse a, ocurrir a (to be ;

aspecto, aire, porte (bearing), applicable) aplicarse, hacerse


aparición, cariz comparecencia ; extensivo, convenir. For

. . .

(before the judge). To all s, apply to ... para dirigirse . . .

— —
,

según parece, al parecer, según a. To for, pedir, solicitar.


an —
. . .

todos los visos. To put in To oneself to, aplicarse a,


hacer acto de presencia, pre- dedicarse a. To -a sum of —
sentarse. To save s, (para) — money to ... destinar una ,

salvar las apariencias. suma de dinero a.


Appease, v., aliviar, apaciguar, Appoint, v., señalar (a day, etc.),
aplacar, pa:ificar. [dante. designar, nombrar (a person to
Appellant, n.. apelante, deman- a post). At the — ed time, al
Appellation, «., apelación, nombre. tiempo señalado ; a la hora
Append, v., colgar añadir, ; indicada.
anexar. [cesoria. Appointment, n., nombramiento,
Appendage, n., dependencia, ac- colocación (meeting or en-

;

Appendicitis, «., apendicitis. gagement) cita, diligencia. s,


Appendix, n., apéndice, adición, sueldo. To make an — darse
— —acudir
,

suplemento. cita. To keep the ,

Appertain, v.. pertenecer, tocar. a la cita. By special •, de


Appertaining, a., perteneciente. nombramiento especial.
Appetising, a., grato, gustoso. Apportion, proporcionar, re-
v.,
Appetite, n., apetito, gana. partir, dividir, prorratear.
Applaud, v., aplaudir, alabar, Apportionment, n., reparto, repar-
aprobar palmetear.
;
tición, división, prorrateo.
Applause, n., aplauso, aplausos. Apposite, a., adaptado, propio, pro-
Apple, n., manzana. -tree, man- — porcionado, oportuno, a propósito

,

zano. of the eye, la niña Appraise, v., apreciar, estimar,


[or pupila) del ojo. ponderar, tasar, valuar.
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Appraisomeiit, u., aprecio avalúo, ; tinar apropiarse de


; (to take
estimación, \-aluación, tasación. possession)
Appraiser, «., apreciador, avalua- Appropriation, n., apropiación..
dor, tasador. Approval, n., aprobación, anuen-
Appreciable, a., apreciable, esti- cia, satisfacción. On a su — ,

mable, sensible. Without any aprobación (de Vd.). For your


— change, sin variación sen- — para que lo examine {or lo
,

sible. acepte) para \er si (le) gus-


Appreciate, «., apreciar, estimar, ta(n).
;

To meet with one's —


tasar. merecer su aprobación. To
Appreciation, n., aprecio, aprecia- submit it for someterlo a — ,

ción, estimación, valua-ión. (su) aprobación.


Apprehend, v., aprehender, Approve, v., aprobar, gustar,
aprender, comprender, conce- To
consentir. of, aprobar, —
bir ;
(to fear) recelar, temer ;
dar por bueno.
(to arrest) prender. Approximate, a., aproximado,
Apprehension, »., aprehensión, aproximativo, próximo.
comprensión aprehensión, re- Approximate, v., aproximar
celo (doubt or fear).
;

— s, rece- acercarse, aproximarse.


;

los, temores. Approximately, adv., aproxima-


Apprehensive, a., aprehensivo, damente.
receloso, tímido. To be — Approximation, n.. aproximación,
temer. estimación.
Apprentice, «., aprendiz. Approximative. See Approximate.
Apprentice,!'., poner (a alguno) de Appurtenance, n., pertenencia
aprendiz. clependcncia. s, accesorios. — ;

Apprenticeship, n., aprendizaje. Apricot, «., albaricoque cha-



;

To serve one's hacer [or , bacano (i\Iex.).


cumplir) su aprendizaje. April, «., abril.
Apprise, v., avisar, informar, Apron, n., delantal, mandil
instruir. (Naut.) albitana. strings, — ;

Approach, n., aproximación, pro- cintas del delantal.


ximidad acceso, entrada. The Apt, a., apto, capaz, idóneo,
nearest to —;

lo más .... propio inclinado, dispuesto,


aproximado (or parecido) a. dado. —
;

to break, frágil. to —
Approach, v., acercarse, aproxi- forget, olvidadizo. This is to, —
marse, avecinarse parecerse a, ;
esto se presta a es fácil que
;

ser parecido a (to interview a ;


esto (followed by subjunctive).
person) abocarse con (una Aptitude, n., aptitud, tendencia,
persona). To a firm, dirigirse — facilidad.
a una casa, hacer propuestas a Aptly, adv., aptamente, con apti-
una firma. tud.
Approachable, a., accesible, abor- Aqua fortis, n., agua fuerte.
dable, de fácil acceso. Aquatic, a., acuático.
Approaching, a., próximo, cer- Aqueduct, n., acueducto.
cano que se avecina. Aquiline, a., aguileno.
;

Approbation, «., aprobación. See Arab, n., árabe. Street — ,


pillete
Approval. de calle.
Appropriate, «., apropiado, apto, Arabesque, a., arabesco ; n.pl.,
propio del caso.
: arabescos.
Appropriate, v., apropiar, des- Arabic, a., árabe, arábigo.
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Ara] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY fArr

Arable, a., labrantío. discutir) con. To — into,


Arbiter, n., arbitrador, arbitro, persuadir.
juez arbitro. Argument, n., argumento, razona-
Arbitrarily, adv., arbitrariamente. miento, prueba.
Arbitrament, n., arbitrio, juicio. Argumentative, a., argumentativo.
Arbitrariness, n., arbitrariedad. Arid, a., árido, seco. [quedad.
Arbitrary, a., arbitrario. Aridity, Aridness, n., aridez, se-
Arbitrate, v., arbitrar, someter a Aright, adv., bien, acertadamente,
arbitraje dar juicio.
; rectamente.
Arbitration, «., arbitramento, ar- Arise, v., levantarse, ponerse en
bitraje. —
court, tribunal arbi- pie. To — •,
(result) resultar ;

tral. (a surgir
difficulty) presen-
Arbitrator, n., arbitro, arbitrador, tarse, ofrecerse. To
;

— from,
componedor. proceder (o^ provenir) de, re-
Arbour, n., emparrado, enramada, sultar de, originarse, nacer de.
glorieta. Aristocracy, n., aristocracia.
Are, n., arco. Aristocrat, n., aristócrata.
Are -lamp, lámpara eléctrica del Aristocratic, a., aristocrático.
.sistema arco. Arithmetic, «., arithmético. Com-
.Vrc-light, «., alumbrado eléctrico mercial — , arithmética mercan-
del .si.stema arco. til.

Arch, n., arco bóveda ; ; a., Arithmetical, a., aritmético.


socarrón, picaresco. Arithmetician, «., aritmético.
Arch, v., arquear, encorvar ; for- Arlí, «., arca.
mar bóveda. Arm, n., brazo; arma (weapon).
Archer, arquero.
n., — chair, silla de brazos. in —
Archimedean screw, n., hélice, —
— del brazo, de bracero. At
hélice de propulsión. water — ,

's length, a distancia, a raya.


screw, tornillo {or rosca) hidráu- Arm, v., armar ; armarse, tomar
lico de Arcjuímedes. las armas.
Architect, n., arquitecto. Armada, »., armada, flota.
Architectural, a., arquitectural. Armament, n., armamento.
Architecture, w., arquitectura. Armed, a., armado. Long — ed,
Archive, «., archivo. de brazos largos.
Arctic, a., ártico. Armful, «., brazado.
Ardent, a., ardiente. Armistice, n., armisticio.
Ardour, «., ardor, celo. Armlet, «., brazal, brazalete.
Arduous, a., arduo, difícil,
probo.
ím- .\rmour, «., armadura. plated, —
blindado.
Are, >i., m-diJa (100 sq. m.). .4rmoury, n., armería, arsenal.
Area, n., área, superficie, exten- -Armpit, n., sobaco.
sión superfiLÍal. Arms, n.pl., armas. Fire —
Areometer, n., areómetro. armas de fuego.
Argand gas burner, quemador de Army, n., ejército.
Argand. Argand lamp, quinqué, Arnica, n., árnica.
lámpara de Argand (con doble Aroma, n., aroma.
corriente de aire). Aromati", a., aromático. [dor.
Argentine, a., argentino. Around, adv., al rededor, al derre-
Argue, v., argumentar, disputar, Arouse, v., despertar, excitar.
discurrir, porfiar probar, Arraign, v., citar, emplazar,
argüir. To — ;

with, argüir (or delatar en justicia acusar. ;

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Arraign iiiout,
»., emplazo, empla- Arrogan!, a., arrogante, presumi-
zamiento acusación, proceso.
; do, alti\-o.
Arrange, v., arreglar, ajustar, Arrogate, v., arrogarse.
disponer, concertar, poner en Arrow, «., flecha, saeta.
orden, ordenar (to settle) ; Arrowroot, n., arrurruz almidón ;

ajustar, arreglar, subsanar, so- de Maranto.


lucionar, ultimar, zanjar. To Arsenal, arsenal.
— wáth, acordar con, convenir, Arsenic,
».,
arsénico.
n., — oxide,
entenderse con, ponerse de óxido de arsénico.
acuerdo con. To to send, — Arsenous, a., arsenioso.
quedar en enviar, consentir en Arson, «., incendio premeditado.
enviar. Art, n., arte. The fine s, las —
Arranged, a., convenido, con- bellas artes. The mechanical
forme. — s, las artes mecánicas. Work
Arrangement, n., arreglo, ajuste, of — object de arte.
,

disposición (agreement) con- Artery, »., arteria.


venio, acuerdo, concordato. To

;

Artesian, a., artesiano. well, —


make s, tomar (sus) medidas, pozo artesiano.
hacer diligencias {or providen- Artful, a., artificioso, astuto.
cias). To come to an — enten- Artichoke, »., alcachofa. Jerusa-

,

derse, llegar a un acuerdo. lem cotufa, chufa.


,

Arrant, a., notorio, consumado. Article, «., artículo, renglón,


Array, n., formación, orden párrafo —
(in a newspaper),

^

; ;

adorno, atavío. artículo, suelto. Leading


Array, v., colocar, poner en orden ;
artículo de fondo (newspaper) ;

vestir, adornar. artículo principal (goods). To


Arrear, n., atraso. In atrasado, — sign s, —escriturarse. —
vencido.
,

contrato. To be under
^s,

s, —
Arrears, n.. atrasos, atrasados. estar escriturado.
Arrest, «., aprehensión, arresto ; .Vrticle. V., contratar. To an —
embargo (de bienes). Goods apprentice, poner en aprendi-
under •
— , mercancías embar- zaje.
gadas. Articulate, v., articular.
Arrest, v., arrestar, detener, pren- Artifice, n., artificio, engaño,
der ; embargar,
secuestrar maña.
(goods) atraer, llamar (the
; Artificer, n., artífice, artesano.
attention). .artificial, a., artificial, fingido.
Arrival, «., llegada, arribo. Safe — silk, seda artificial.
— feliz llegada, llegada sin Artillery, «., artillería.

,

novedad. On a (su) llegada. , Artisan, «., art sano.


-
s, arribos, mercancías para .Artist, artista.
n.,
entregar. sales, ventas para — Artistic, a., artístico.
entregar. Artless, a., natural, sencillo.
Arrive, v., arribar, llegar fon- As, conj., como, pues, puesto que,
dear (a vessel). To — ;

at, llegar porque. good —


tan bueno —
a, alcanzar, conseguir. To — como. well —
tan bien —
,


,

safely, llegar sin novedad [or como. well, también. for, —


con felicidad). Sales to — en cuanto a, por lo que toca
ventas a flote [or para llegar). (or hace) a. — to, tocante a,
To —
para entregar.
, por lo que toca a. for me, —
Arrogance, «., arrogancia. por lo que a mí toca, en cuanto
Asb] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ass

a mi. —
far as, hasta. nua li — As|>, »., ásj)i(l.
— tanto como.
, (To aet) — Asparagus, >«.,espárrago.
(obrar) como, en calidad de, Aspect, n., aspecto, apariencia,
en concepto de. He acted — situación, cariz, semblante.
captain, liizo de capitán. (In Aspen, —tree, «., álamo temblón.
proportion) —
you receive To shake like an temblar —
•,

them, a medida que los reciba, como un azogado.


conforme los vaya recibiendo. Asperity, n., aspereza, rudeza.
— large again, dos veces tan Aspersion, «., difamación, calum-
grande. —
it were, por decirlo nia. To cast an on, difamar —
asi. —
soon —
luego que, así {or calumniar) a alguno.
que, en cuanto. yet, aun,
,

— Asphalt, n., asfalto.


hasta ahora, todavía. per, —

Aspirant, n., aspirante, preten-
según. —
it is, tal cual (está)

;
diente, candidato.
así como asi. Aspiration, «., aspiración, ambi-
Asbestos, n., asbesto, amianto. ción, anhelo.
Ascend, v., ascender, subir ; Aspire, v., aspirar, pretender.
adelantar. Ass, «., burro, asno, borrico,
Ascendant, v., altura ; ascen- jumento.
diente, influjo. Assail, v., acometer, asaltar, em-
Ascension, n., ascensión. bestir.
Ascent, n., subida, altura. Assailant, n., acometedor, agresor.
Ascertain, v., averiguar, indagar, Assault, w., asalto, acometimiento.
descubrir fijar, determinar.
; Assault, v., acometer, asaltar.
Ascribe, v., atribuir, achacar. Assay, n., ensayo, ensaye con-
Ash, n., ceniza. Wednesday, — traste. — office,
;

oficina de
miércoles de cenizas. es, — ensayador

{or de contraste).
cenizas. — mark, estampilla.
Ash-tree, n., fresno. Assay, v., ensayar, experimentar,
Ashamed, a., avergonzado. To be contrastar.
(or feel) —
avergonzarse.
, Assayer, n., ensayador, contraste.
Ashore, adv., a tierra, en tierra Assaying, n., ensaye.
encallado. To go (to land), — ;

Assemblage, n., asamblea, mul-


desembarcar. To drive echar — titud colección, agregado.

, ;

a la costa. To run encallar, , Assemble, ü., congregar, convocar ;

embarrancar, echarse a la costa. juntarse, unirse (en junta).


Aside, adv., al lado, a un lado, a Assembly, n., asamblea, junta,
parte. To la}' — abandonar. congreso, reunión, concurso.

,

To put reservar.
, To set Assent, n., asentimiento, consen-
(i'ejc t), des char, rechazar. timiento, aprobación.
Aslí, V., pedir, rogar, encargar, Assent, v., asentir, consentir,
exigir (to demand) preguntar, aprobar. To to, aceptar, —
interrogar (to question). To
;

— aprobar, consentir en.


a question, hacer una pregunta. Assert, v., aseverar, alegar, ase-
To —after (or for) preguntar gurar, afirmar, sostener, man-
por. To


(so much) for, pedir
,

tener, hacer constar. To —



(tanto) por. oneself, pregonarse. To one's


Askance, Aslvant, adv., al sesgo. claims, reivindicar (sus dere-
To look —at, mirar de reojo. chos).
Asleep, adv., dormido. To fall — •, Assertion, n., aserto, aserción,
dormirse, quedarse dormido. afirmación, constancia.
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Assess, v., determinar, fijar, seña- animo seguro.; company, —


lar, amillar, tasar, imponer. compañía de seguros.
To —
at, tasar en. Assure, v., asegurar, afirmar. Be
—d

Assessable, a., imponible. that, esté Vd. seguro que.


Assessment, n., tasa, reparto. — You may rest —d, puede Vd.
of taxes, amillaramiento. contar (con).
Assessor, «., asesor, tasador. Assured, a., seguro, cierto, per-
Assets, n.pl., activo, créditos suadido atrevido.
;

activos efectos, bienes, disponi- Assuredly, adv., ciertamente, se-



;

bilidades. Real bienes , guramente.


raices. Personal — , bienes Assurer, n., asegurador.
muebles. Astern, adv., por la popa, a popa,
Assiduity,n., asiduidad, solicitud. de popa.
Assiduous, a., asiduo, aplicado. Asthma, n., asma.
Assiduously, adv., diligentemente, Astir, adv., en movimiento, activo.
constantemente. .\stonish, V., asombrar, sor-
Assign, v., asignar, señalar (a prender, pasmar. To be ed, —
reason, etc.) (to make over) extrañar, quedar sorprendido.
traspasar, ceder.
;

I am —
ed that, extraño que,
Assignable, a., asignable. me sorprende que.
Assignation, «., asignación, seña- Astonishing, a., asombroso, pa.s-
lamiento cesión, translación.
; moso.
Assignee, n., cesionario, síndico, Astound, v., asombrar, sorpren-
apoderado. der, pasmar.
Assigner, n., a.signante, cedente. .4stounding, a., asombroso.
Assignment, n., asignación, cesión, .\stracan, «., piel de astracán.
abandono, traspaso, traslación .\stray, adv., extraviado, errado,
escritura de traspaso.
;

desviado. To go extra- — ,

Assimilate, v., asimilar, asemejar. viarse, perderse errar el ca-



;

Assist, v., asistir, ayudar, apoyar, mino. To lead desviar, ,

socorrer asistir, presenciar.


; extraviar.
Assistance, «., asistencia, ayuda, Astride, adv., a horcajadas.
apoyo, socorro. .4stronomer, n., astrónomo.
Assistant, w., asistente, ayudante, .4.stronomy, «., astronomía.
subalterno. .\stute, a., astuto, agudo.
Assize, n., tribunal de justicia. Astuteness, «., astucia.
Associate, n., asociado, socio, Asunder, adv., a parte, separada-
compañero. mente en dos partes.
;

Associate, v., asociar, asociarse. Asylum, «., asilo, refugio.


Association, n., asociación, .socie- .\t, prep., a, en. —
To arrive
dad, compañía. —
Paris, llegar a Paris. night,
Assort, v., surtir. de noche. To be — Hamburg,
Assortment, «., surtido. estar en Hamburgo. — three
Assume, v., asumir, suponer o'clock, a — hand,
las tres.
adquirir, tomar. — d, fingido,
;

a mano. —
la principio, first, al
afectado. primero. — a menos.
least, lo
Assuming, a., arrogante, presu- — a
sight, — en
la vista. sea,
mar. —

mido. el en modo alguno.


all,
Assumption, n., asunción, suposi- To be estimated — calcularse ,

ción. en. See All, Once.


Assurance, n., seguridad, fianza ;
.4theism, n., ateísmo.

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Atheist, II., ateo. ocuparse de, encargarse de (to


Atheneum, «., ateneo. look after, to take upon oneself);
Athlete, «., atleta. cumplir, atenerse a. To be ed —
Athletic, a., atlético. with, acarrear, causar, oca-
Atlas, n., atlas. sionar.
Atmosphere, n., atmósfera. Attendance, n., presencia, asis-
Atmospheric, a., atmosférico. — tencia, concurrencia compa- ;

brake (air brake), freno neumá- recencia (at court, etc.). To be


tico {or de aire). See Air. in — , asistir (a).
Atom, n., átomo. Attendant, «., asistente a., con-
Atone, v.. expiar. To — for, comitante. —
on, consiguiente
;

equivaler, indemnizar. a.
Atonement, n., expiación; indem- Attention, n., atención, cuidado,
nización. nota. To pay —
(to), prestar
Atrocious, a., atroz. atención (a), tener cuidado (de),
Atrocity, n., atrocidad. poner cuidado (en). To call
Attach, v., pegar (to stick), one's —
to, llamar (le) la aten-
juntar, unir (to join) dar ción a {or sobre), recomendar.

;

(importance) (to seize) em- ; It escaped my se , me pasó


bargar, secuestrar, asir, coger. por alto, lo pasé por alto. To
To be —ed to, tener apego a, give (one's best) —
dedicar to,

querer. ed to, anejo a. (su más esmerada) atención a.


Attachment, n., apego, afición, Attentive, a., atento, solícito.
amistad, afecto presa, apre-
; Attenuate, y., atenuar, adelgazar.
hensión embargo, secuestro,
; Attest, v., atestiguar, certificar,
comiso. declarar ; dar fe.
Attack, n., ataque, acometimiento, Attestation, «., atestación, testi-
embestida, acceso (fit). monio, certificación.
Attack, v., atacar, acometer, Attestor, n., testigo, certificador.
embestir. Attic, n., desván, guardilla.
Attain, v., alcanzar, ganar, con- Attire, w., atavío traje, vestido
;

seguir, obtener, lograr llegar (clothes).


a. To — one's aim ;

(or object), Attitude, n., actitud.


conseguir {or lograr) su objeto Attorney, m., abogado, apoderado,
[or intento). procurador, poderhabiente. —
Attainable, a., asequible lo que ; General, fiscal, procurador {or
se puede obtener. síndico) general. See Power.
Attainment, n., logro, adquisición, Attorneyship, «., procuraduría,
consecución. oficio de procurador.
Attempt, n., tentativa, ensayo ; Attract, v., atraer. To atten- —
atentado, conato. tion, llamar la atención.
Attempt, v., intentar, tentar, Attraction, n., atracción, atractivo
emprender (to undertake), pro- Attractive, a., atractivo, atrayente,
bar (to try), ensayar, experi- halagüeño, llamativo.
mentar, atentar (a crime, etc.) Attributable, a., imputable. To be
procurar, pretender. — ;

— to, atribuirse a, nacer {or


Attend, v., atender, asistir or provenir) de, obedecer a.
concurrir a (to be present at) ; Attribute, «., atributo, calidad.
acompañar (to accompany) ; Attribute, v., atribuir, achacar.
presentarse, comparecer (to Auburn, a., castaño, rojizo.
appear) . To — - to, cuidar. Auction, n., almoneda, subasta,
285
Auc] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ave

venta pública, venduta. To sell Authorise, autorizar,


by —
; vender en pública subasta zar, facultar.
v.,
To
person) — • (a
legali-

(or en remate). To put up for to do something, autorizar (a


— poner a subasta pública,
, una persona) a (or para) hacer
ofrecer en remate. algo.
Auctioneer, n., vendutero, mar- Autocrat, »., autócrata.
tiliero, rematador. .\utography, n., autógrafo.
Audacious, a., audaz, atrevido. .4utonomy, »., autonomía.
Audacity, n., audacia, atrevi- .automatic, a., automático.
miento. .Automobile, n., automóvil.
Audience, n., audiencia ; audi- .4utopsy, «., autopsia.
torio. i\utumn, 11.., otoño.
Audit, «., revisión (or examen) de .Vutumnal, a., otoñal.
cuentas, ajuste de cuenta, exa- Auxiliary, a., auxiliar, au.xiliatorio.
men de los libros. Avail, »., provecho, ventaja,
Audit,
una cuenta.
v., revisar (or
—ed examinar) utilidad. Without (or of no) —
and found inútil, sin resultado, infructuo-
correct, revisado (or examinado) samente. To be of no no —
y encontrado conforme. —ingof surtir efecto.
,

accounts, toma de cuentas. Avail, v., aprovechar, emplear,


Auditor, II., contador, revisor de adelantar servir, importar,
cuentas.
;

ser útil, valer. To oneself of, —


Auger, »., barrena. aprovecharse de, hacer uso de,
Auglit, pron., algo nada. For utilizar, valerse de. It —
— know, en cuanto yo sé no
I
;

; nothing, nada
-s

importa, de
que yo sepa. nada sirve.
Augment, v., aumentar, acre- Available, a., útil, disponible,
centar crecer, tomar aumento.
; valedero ; a
alcance (su) ; de
Augmentation, n., aumentación, que se puede echar mano.
aumento, añadidura. Availability, n., eficacia, utili-
Augur, V., augurar. dad ; disponibilidad.
Augury, ;?., agüero, au.sj)icio. Avalanche, n., alud.
Aunt, «., tía. Avarice, n., avaricia, codicia.
•Auspice, w., auspido. Under the Avaricious, a., avaro, avariento.
— ,bajo los auspicios. Avenge, v., vengarse.
Auspicious, a., propicio, hala- Avenger, n., vengador.
güeño, favorable. Avenue, n., avenida, entrada.
Authentic, a., auténtico, fidedigno. Aver, v., asegurar, afirmar.
To hear from an source, — Average, n., avería (damage)
saber de buena tinta, de fuente término medio. On an por — ;

fidedigna. término medio. Free of


•,


Authenticate, v., autorizar, lega- franco de avería. Particular
-,

,

lizar, autenticar, hacer autén- avería particular (or simple).
tico. General — avería gruesa.
, —
Author, m., autor. adjuster, arreglador y repartidor
Authoritative, a., autorizado, au- de averías. —
deposit, depósito
toritativo. por averías. —
statement,
Authority, m., autoridad, crédito, estado (or cuadro) de averías.
fe, licencia, autorización. To Average, a., medio, promedio. —
have know) on good
(or ,
— price, precio medio. weight, —

saber de buena tinta (or fuente). peso aproximado.


286
Avi'J ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bae

Avcraii»', v., projiorcionar, \n-o- Awful, (I., tremendo, terrible,


mecliar, dar {or tomar) como imponente.
término medio. His income Awkward, a., torpe, inhábil, difí-
— s /500, -su sueldo asciende un cil embarazoso, desagradable,
;

año con otro a £'500. molesto, apurado.


Averse, a., adverso, contrario, Awkwardly, adv., torpemente.
opuesto. To be to, oponerse — Awkwardness, n., torpeza, difi-
a. cultad.
Averseness, »., repugnancia, mala Awl, «., lesna, punzón.
gana. Awning, >!., toldo.
Aversion, n., aversión, disgusto, Awry, adv., de lado, al través.
odio. Axe, n., segur, hacha.
—Polezapa-

Avert, v., evitar, precaver. hacha de mano. Pick ,
Aviator, n., aviador, avitín. pico.
Aviation, n., aviación. Axis, ».., eje.
Avidity, n., avidez, ansia. Axle, n., eje. tree, — árbol, eje
Avoid, v., evitar, ahorrar, omitir, (de una rueda).
esquivar (not to touch) dejar, Azure, a., azul, celeste, azulado
no tocar. To
;

(doing or — claro.
going), abstenerse de (hacer
or ir) .

Avoidable, a., evitable. Babble, >i. charla,


Avoidance, «., evasión, evitación. Babble, v. charlar, parlar. bal-
Avouch, v., afirmar, .sostener, bucear.
alegar. Bachelor, n. soltero ; bachiller
Avoucliment, «., declaración, tes- (of art, etc.).
timonio. Back, n., espalda, lomo ; dorso,
.\vovv, declarar, confesar.
v., revés cloth, etc.)
(of adv.,
Avowal, n., confesión, reconoci- atrás, detrás, de vuelta. of a
;

— ^

miento, declaración. chair, respaldo de una silla.


.4vvait,
— V., aguardar, esperar. — of a book, lomo de un libro.
ing, en espera de. — to —
espalda con espalda.

,

.Vwake, a., despierto. To be cjuite On the (of a document), al


— to, no desconocer. (or en el) dorso {or reverso).
Awake, v., despertar. On one's —
a cuestas. To turn

,

Award, >i., (of an arbitrator) laudo one's on, volver la espalda a.


arbitral (of a judge) sentencia, Behind his —
en su ausencia,

; ,

fallo, decisión ]")remio. ;


a sus espaldas. At the of,
Award, v., adjudicar, sentenciar, a espaldas de. To come (or
juzgar. To —
a medal, adju- to — volver, regresar.
go)
— — estar de vuelta. To
,

dicar ima medalla. To a To be


give — devolver,
,

prize, adjudicar un premio. To restituir.


keep) — (something),
,

Awarder, n., juez arbitro. hold (or


Aware, a., cauto, vigilante, sabe- detener, retener To hold (algo).
dor. To be —
saber, conocer. (or keep) — (to fight shy),
— To send — devolver.
,

Not to be ignorar, no saber. retraerse.


We are
,

quite — (of), bien To take — tomar de nuevo,


,

volver a tomar. A few days —


,

conocemos.
Away, adv., ausente, fuera, afuera. días hace unos pocos
atrás,
To throw — , botar, arrojar. días. For some time — de ,

To go —
salir, , irse, marcharse. algún tiempo a esta parte.
287
Bac] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bal

Back, v., sostener, favorecer, man- To —


one out, salir fiador por
tener. To —
up, apoyar, sopor- (alguien).
tar, secundar. To out — Bailiff, n., alguacil.
(to retract) llamarse andana Bait, n., cebo, anzuelo. To take

,
;

retroceder. swallow) the


(or tragar el ,

Backbone, hueso dorsal, espi-


n., anzuelo.
nazo. To the a las derechas. — , Bait, v., cebar, azuzar atraer, ;

Background, n., fondo. incitar.


Backset, n., revés, contratiempo. Baize, n., bayeta. Light —
Backstairs, n.pl., escalera excu- ba^-etilla. Coarse — , bayetón.
sada (or secreta). Bake, t.v., cocer. [tahona.
Backstitch, n., pespunte. Bakehouse, n., horno, panadería,
Backward, a., lento, tardo atra- ; Baker, v., panadero, hornero.
sado (payments, crops, etc.). Baking, «., amasadura, hornada.
— S, adv., de espalda, atrás, —
powder, levadura en polvo.
-

hacia atrás. Balance, n., balanza (scales), equi-


Backwardation, »., deporte. librio balance, alcance
; so- ;

Backwardness, «., tardanza, atra- brante, resto, restante saldo.


so. The —
of an account, el saldo
;

Bacon, n., tocino. Flitch of — de una cuenta. To lose one's —


hoja de tocino lonja. Gammon perder el equilibrio. To show a
of —
jamón, pernil. Smoked
;


arrojar (or acusar) un saldo.
— •,

tocino ahumado. Cash


,


saldo en caja. sheet, —

, ,

Bad, a., malo, enfermo, indis- balance. To make up one's


puesto. From - to worse, de
— pasar su balance. To strike a
mal en peor. In condition, — —
hacer el balance.
, in our —
en mala condición, mal acondi- favour, saldo a nuestro favor.
cionado. That is too eso j'a — , Balance, v., balancear, saldar, dar
pasa de marca, eso pasa de finiquito, finiquitar pesar, con- ;

raya. Eso ya es demasiado. To siderar.


look —
(affairs), tomar mal Balancing, n., equilibrio ; balance
cariz,poner mala traza. To go (of accounts).
— deteriorarse, menoscabarse.
-, Balcony, n., balcón.
Badge, n., divisa, señal. Bald, a., calvo, pelado.
Badly, adv., mal, malamente. To Baldness, «., calvicie.
come oft — , librarse mal. Bale, «., fardo, bala, paca tercio

;

Badness, n., maldad. (Mexico). To put in s,


Baffle,!^., burlar, frustrar, eludir. embalar, enfardaj.
Bag, w., saco, costal, talega. Bale, v., embalar, enfardar, em-
Carpet —
saco de noche.
, pacar, empaquetar. To out —
Bag, v., ensacar, meter en sacos. (water), achicar {or vaciar) el
Bagatelle, w., bagatela, fruslería. agua.
Baggage, «., ec^uipaje, bagaje. Balk, v., frustrar.
Bagging, n., arpillera, crudo, tela Ball, n., bola, pelota (for games),
para sacos. ovillo (of wool, etc.) globo ; ;

Bagpipe, n., gaita. baile (dance), bala (shot). Eye


Bail, n., fianza, fianza carcelera, — globo del ojo. See Bearing.
caución. To go — for, salir
,

Ballad, n., balada.


fiador de, salir fiador por. On Ballast, n., lastre. To go in —
— -, bajo fianza. ir en lastre. To take in —
Bail, v., dar fianza, salir.fiador por. tomar lastre.

288
Bal] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bar

Ballast, v., lastrar. bancarrota). To declare oneself


Ballnou, globo. — declararse en quiebra. —
Ballot, n., balota, escrutinio
,

certificate, concordato.
's
's —
votación secreta. box, urna — ;

estate, (la) masa.


electoral,urna de escrutinio. Bankruptcy, n., bancarrota, quie-
Ballot, v., balotar, votar. bra. — court, tribunal de
Balín, n., bálsamo. quiebras.
Balmy, a., balsámico. Banner, bandera.
n.,
Balsam, n., bálsamo. Canada —, Ban(|uet, banquete. n.,
bálsamo del Canadá. Baptism, M., bautismo.
Bamboo, n., bambú. Baptise, bautizar.
v.,
Banana, n., banana, plátano. — Bar, barra, barrita, barrote
n.,
tree, banano, plátano. (of wood or metal) barra ;

Band, n., banda, venda (bandage) (Naut.) lingote (oí metal).


paper,
faja, tira, cinta (of cloth,
;

— ;

iron, hierro en barras. of —


etc.) enlace (union). Iron
; — gold, lingote de oro. silver, —
fleje de hierro. box, caja de
— — plata en barras. To be called
cartón. saw, sierra continua. to the (as —
a barrister),
Band, v., vendar, atar, ligar ;
recibirse de abogado. Cross —
asociarse. travesano.
Bandage, n.,venda, vendaje. Bar, v., impedir, obstar, estorbar,
Bandit, n., bandido. proliibir exceptuar, excluir.
;

Bane, n., veneno


ruina, peste. ; Barbarism, n., barbarismo, bar-
Bang, v., golpear, hacer estrépito. barie.
Bangle, n., brazalete, pulsera. Barbarity, barbaridad. n.,
Banish, v., desterrar, expeler, Barbarous, bárbaro. a.,
despedir, deponer. Barbed wire, alambre de púas.
Banishment, n., destierro. Barber, n., barbero.
Bank, n., (shore) orilla, margen, Bare, a., desnudo, raso, pelado,
ribera banco (for money). desprovisto (market), mezquino
— — bill,
;

billete \oy vale) de (profit). — of money, sin un


banco. note, billete de banco. cuarto, sin blanca.
— paper, papel de banca. — Bare, v., desnudar, despojar.
clerk, empleado de banca. — Barefaced, a., descarado.
commission, comisión de banca. Bareíoot, a., descalzo.
Discount —
caja de descuento. Barely, adv., apenas.

,

holiday, día feriado para los Bareness, n., desnudez, falta.


bancos. —
stocks, acciones de Bargain, n., ajuste, contrato,
banco. Joint stock banco — convenio, pacto, trato, compra,
— —
,

por acciones. Savings caja , venta. It is a (good) es una ,

de ahorros. buena compra (un buen negocio,


Bank, v., depositar [or poner) OY una ganga) Into the a . — ,

dinero en el banco. mayor abundamiento, de (or


Banker, n., banquero. por) añadidura. To give into
Banking, a., banquero, de banca. the —
dar de barato. As a —
— house, casa bancaria [or
,

barato. To «trike a cerrar —


banquera). business, casa — un trato, contratar.
,

de banco, negocios de banca. Bargain, v., ajusfar, negociar,


Bankrupt, a. & n., quebrado, contratar regatear (to haggle)
fallido, insolvente. To become To — ;

for, contratar.
— ,
quebrar, hacer quiebra (pr Barge, n., lancha, falúa, barcaza.
289
10 — (1696)
Bar] EXGLISH-SPAXISH DICTIONARY [Bea

Bargeman, n., barquero. bacía cuenca (oí a river)


Barilla, n., barrilla.
'
;

concha, reserva. Sugar —


Bark, «., corteza (of trees) ;
azucarero.
barco, barca, embarcación fundamento basa.
Basis, n., base,

;

(Naut.) ladi"ido (of a dog). On


the of, sobre la base de.

; -

Peruvian quina, cascarilla. Basket, n., cesto, cesta, canasta,


Barky, a., cortezudo.
,

canasto, zurrón. work, —


Barlej', n., cebada. Pearl —— cestería, trabajos hechos con

cebada perla {or perlada). mimbres. maker, cestero.
water, agua de cebada. - corn,
— Bat, n., murciélago pala (cricket). ;

grano de cebada. Batch, n., atado.


Barní, n., jiste, levadura. Bath, n., baño. brick, ladrillo —
Barn, n., granero, henil, pajar. {or piedra) para limpiar (cu-
Barometer, n., barómetro. chiUos). —
robe, bata de baño.
Barón, n., barón. — chair, cochecito de mano.
Barony, n., baronía. — tub, bañera.
Barracan, n., barragán. Bathe, v., bañar bañarse. ;

Barraek(s), n., cuartel. Bathing, n., baño, baños.


Barratry, «., baratería. Battalion, n., batallón.
Barre!, n., barril, barrica cañón ; Batten, «., lata, tablilla, listón
(of a gun). de madera.
Barrel, v., embarrilar. Batter, v., batir, romper. To —
Barren, a., estéril, infecundo, down, derribar, destruir.
infructuoso. Battery, n., batería. — s^vitch,
Barricade, «., barrera, barricada. conmutador.
Barrier, n., barrera, obstáculo. Battle, n., batalla, pelea.
Barrister, «., abogado. Bay, a., bayo 7t., bahía, puerto.
Barrow, «., angarillas. Wheel — , — ;

hoja de laurel. To be at
leaf,
carretón. Hand — angarilla — estar en el último aprieto

, ,

de mano. {or apuro) To keep (one) at


Barter, n., cambio, tráfico, trueque tener a raya.
.

salt, sal —
trueco. marina, sal morena. \vindow, —
Barter, v., baratar ; trocar, cam- ventana salidiza.
biar. Bayonet, n., bayoneta.
Bartery, n., trueco, cambio de Bazaar, n., bazar.
géneros. Be, V., ser, estar hallarse, encon-
Baryta, n., barita. trarse, quedar, venir, ir. To
;


Basalt, n., basalto. hungry, thirsty, cold, warm,
Base, a., bajo, vil n., base, right, tener hambre, sed, frío,
fondo. —
- coin, moneda faJsa.
;

calor, razón. To wrong, no —


Base, V., fijar, basar, fundar. To tener razón. To to, deber. —
— on, basar en, fundar en. Beach, n., costa, playa, ribera,
Basely, adv., bajamente. orilla.
Basement, n., basamento. Beach, v., barar, encallar.
Baseness, n., bajeza. Beacon, w., faro, fanal; valiza,
Bashful, a., tímido, vergonzoso, almenara.
modesto. Bead, n., cuenta, bolita. Glass —
Bashfulness, n., timidez, vergüen- abalorio. [abalorios.
za, modestia. Bead, v., ensartar, adornar con
Basilisk, «., basilisco. Beading, n., adorno {or guarni-
Basin, n., jofaina, palangana, ción) de abalorios.

290
Bea] ENGLISH-SPANISH I>ICTIONARY [Bed

Beak, n., pico. on, no tener que ver con, no


Beam, bao, manga rayo
n., viga, rozarse con.
de luz. s, baos, vigas.— To
;

Beast, n., bestia. of burden, —


throw on its ends, tumbar — — acémila.
(el buque). To be on one's Beat, v., batir, vencer, aventa-
ends (fig.), estar a la cuarta jarse a (to surpass) palpitar, ;

pregunta no saber qué hacer.


;
latir (the heart) apalear, gol- ;

Bean, n., haba, judía, habichuela, pear, dar de palos (to thrash).
fréjol, alubia; frijol (Amer.). To —down (in price), hacer (le)
French s, —
judías verdes. bajar (el precio), rebajar, dis-
Haricot — alubias. Broad minuir el precio. See Busll.
— habas.
s,
-s,

Beating, n., paliza, zurra.


Bear, «., oso (on Stock Ex- ;
Beautiful, a., bello, hermoso.
change) bajista, jugador {or Beautify, v., hermosear.
especulador) a la baja. skin, — Beauty, n., hermosura, belleza ;

piel de oso. beldad.


Bear, v., llevar, cargar, cargar Beaver, n., castor.
con sostener, apoyar, man- Becalm, serenar, sosegar, cal-
tener
;

;
(to suffer) padecer, mar. —ed
v.,
(a ship), encalmado.
sufrir, soportar (to abide) Because, conj., porque, por razón
aguantar, tolerar. To the
;

— de (que). ^- of, a causa de,


loss, sufrir la pérdida. To — por causa de.
(the market), jugar (or especu- Beckon, v., hacer señas.
lar) a la baja. To in mind, — Become, v., (to suit) convenir,
acordarse, tener presente. To cuadrar, estar bien, venir bien,
— off, llevarse.
out, To — sentar bien (to come to be)
;

apoyar, dar razón sostener, a, venir a ser, llegar a ser, ponerse


justificar. To up, sostener, — (to make oneself or to turn out
;

resistir sostenerse. To
; up — to be) hacerse, volverse (to ;

against, resistir, mantenerse take up a profession or pursuit)


firme. To —
upon, estribar en, meterse (a). What has oi —
rozarse con, tener que ver con. him Oué ha sido de él
To —
with, sufrir, ser indul- —
X'STiat \vill
i S¿
of it ? ¿ En qué
?

gente (para con). See Resem- vendrá a parar ? It is not kno^vn


blance, Comparison, Interest. what has — of them, ignórase
To —witness, atestiguar, testifi- su paradero. To — due, veneer.

^

car, dar testimonio. ing on, Becoming, p. a., conveniente, pro-


relacionado con. pio, decoroso, acomodado que
Bearable, a., sufrible, soportable. sienta bien. Not impropio. — ;

Beard, n., barba. It is not —


that, no está bien
,

Bearer, n., portador, dador. Pay- que.



. . .

able to pagadero al portador.


, Bed, 11., cama, lecho madre, ;

Bearing, n., relación, fuerza cauce (of a river) capa (layer). ;

porte, aire (manner or air)


;

Feather —
colchón de plumas
(Mech.) cojinete, soporte.
— Ball
;

plumón.
-,

Folding cama — ,
;

s, cojinetes de bolas
—{or plegadiza. To go to (ir a) —
rozamiento por
bolas). s acostarse. To keep to one's
,


orientación, altura. To take guardar cama.
the — tomar la altura. To Bedclothes, n.pl., coberturas de
lose one's
s,
— perder la brújula, cama, ropa de cama.
desorientarse.
s,
To have no — Bedcover. See Bedspread.
291
Bed] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bei

Betiding, n., ropa de cama ; ajuar. — ,


pagar adelantado. To thank

Bed hangings, n.pl., cortina de (someone) anticipar (le) las
cama. gracias. To be
,
—with, llevar
Bedplate, n. (Mech.), bancaza [or la delantera. [amparar.
cama) de una máquina. Befriend, favorecer, proteger,
v.,
Bedpost, w., pilar (or columna) de Beg, v., rogar, pedir, suplicar,
cama. importunar encarecer, agra-
We —
;

Bedquilt, n., cobertor de cama. decer, estimar. to inform


Bedroom, n., alcoba, cuarto de you, tenenros el gusto de {or nos
dormir. permitimos) informarle. To —
Bedspread, «., colcha (de cama), the question, dar por admitido
cobertor, cubrecama, sobre- {or tomar por cierto) lo dudoso.
cama. Beggar, n., mendigo sujeto. ;

Bedstead, «., armazón de cama. Begin, v., comenzar, empezar,


catre. Iron —
cama de hierro. , principiar ponerse a.;

Bedtick (or Ticking), «., cutí, tela Beginner, n., principiante.


para colchones. Beginning, n., principio, comienzo.
Bedtime, -«., la hora de acostarse At the —
of the month, a
{or recogerse). principios del mes. From the
Bee, n., abeja. —
hive, colmena. — desde un principio.
— line, linea recta.
,

Begrudge, v., envidiar, escatimar,


Beech, •»., haya. esquivar.
Beeí, n., vaca. steak, beef- — — Behalf, n., favor, patrocinio.
— On
steak, biftec. Roast carne •, of, en nombre (representa-

(de vaca) asada rosbif. Salted ción or favor) de.


— —
;

vaca salada. Pressed Behave, v., proceder, obrar, tra-



,

fiambre. -tea, caldo. tar conducirse, comportarse,



;

Beer, n., cerveza. Bottled portarse.


cerveza embotellada {or en Behaviour, n., proceder, conducta,
botella). Lager cerveza de — , comportamiento.
Bavaria, cerveza alemana. Behead, v., degollar, decapitar.
Bees'-wax, n., cera (de abejas). Behest, n., mandato, precepto.
Beet (or Beetroot), n., acelga, Behind, prep, or adv., detrás,
remolacha. —
sugar, azúcar de tras, atrás (overdue) atrasado.
remolacha. Sugar remo- — — ;

one's back, en su ausencia.


lacha.
,


To be time, llegar con retraso.
Beetle, «., escarabajo. —the times, rezagado, atrasado

Befall, v., suceder, acontecer. de noticias.


Befit, v., convenir, cuadrar. Behindhand, adv., atrasadamente,
Befitting, a., conveniente, propio. con atraso. To be with one, —
Before, prep., delante, ante quedar {or ir) en zaga de
antes, antes de (time). — ;

(alguno).
mentioned, ya citado, men- Behold, ü., mirar, ver, contemplar,
cionado (más) arriba. To have considerar, notar.
— one, tener al frente, tener Behove, v. imp., importar, ser útil,
a la vista. To keep (one), — convenir. It s us, nos —
tener {or hacer) presente, tener importa, tenemos que, hay que,
en cuenta. See Put. conviene.
Beforehand, adv., de antemano, Being, n., ser, existencia estado.

;

anticipadamente, con antela- For the time por ahora, por ,

ción, por adelantado. To pay lo pronto, a la sazón.

292
Bel] ENCxLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bes

Belated, a., retardado. Beneficiary, n., beneficiario, bene-


Belfry, n., campanario. ficiado.
Belie, v., desmentir. Benefit, n., beneficio, utilidad,
Belieí, n., fe, creencia. Past (all) provecho, ventaja.
— increíble.
, Benefit, v., beneficiar, aprovechar,
Believable, a., creíble. reportar beneficio (a) aprove-
Believe, v., creer. To - one to be —

charse, utilizarse. To
;

— by,
(rich), tenerle por (rico). sacar provecho de.
Believer, n., creyente. Benevolent, a., benévolo.
Belittle, v., deprimir. Bent, n., encorvadura disposi- ;

Bell, «., campana,


campanilla, ción, inclinación, tendencia, ta-
timbre. To ring the tocar — , lento a., inclinado, encor-
;

la campana (or el timbre), tirar vado, tendido determinado.


de (or agitar) la campanilla. To be —
on, tener empeño (or
;

Belladonna, «., belladama, bella- interés) en estar empeñado


;

dona. en ;empeñarse en.


Bell-iuetal, w., metal campanil, Benzine, n., bencina.
bronce de campana. Benzoin, «., benjuí.
Bellig;erant, a., beligerante. Bequeath, v., legar.
Bellow, v., bramar. Bequest, n., legado.
Bellows, n., fuelle. [campana. Bereave, v., despojar, privar,
Bell-rope, n., cuerda (or soga) de arrebatar.
Bell-wire, n., alambre de campana. Bereavement, n., privación, pér-
Belly, n., vientre, barriga. dida, aflicción.
Belong, v., pertenecer (a), ser (de). Berlin wool, n., estambre.
Belonging, n., propiedad. to, — Berry, n., baya, grano.
perteneciente a. Berth, n., camarote (on ship) ;

Below, prep. & adv., debajo, puesto, colocación, destino,


abajo, bajo, debajo de (at ;
(post). To be on estar a la — ,

foot), abajo, al pie, a continua- carga.


ción (less than) menos, por Beseech, v., suplicar, rogar, pedir,
menos de.
;


par, a menos del implorar.
par, bajo par, a descuento. Beseein, í^., convenir, parecer bien.
Belt, n., cinto, cinturón, faja, Beset, v., sitiar, rodear, acosar.
correa (de cuero). — with, abrumado de, erizado
Belting, n., correaje, correas (de de (dificultades).
transmisión). Beside, prep., al lado de, cerca de.
Bench, n., banco, banqueta; tri- To be —
oneself, estar fuera
bunal (Court). de sí.
Bend, n., comba, encorvadura. Besides, prep. & adv., además,
Bend, ü., encorvar, doblar, plegar ;
a más de, fuera de. — this,
encorvarse, doblarse, inclinarse ;
además de esto.
ceder (to give way). See Bent. Besiege, v., sitiar.
Bending, n., pliegue, encorvadura, Besmear, salpicar, ensuciar.
v.,
comba. Besom, escoba. n.,
Beneath, adv. & prep., bajo, Bespeak,!'., (to engage) apalabrar,
abajo, debajo indigno de.
; comprometer, encomendar, en-
Benefactor, n., bienhechor. cargar, mandar, pedir de- ;

Beneficial, a., beneficioso, prove- mostrar, acusar (to show).


choso, lucrativo, ventajoso, be- Bespoke, a. or p.p., mandado,
néfico. ordenado.
293
Bes] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [BU

Best, a., mejor, superior adv., Bettermeut. See Improvement.


mejor, más bien. To do one's
;

— Between, prep., entre. our- —


hacer lo que se puede, hacer selves, para entre los dos.
cuanto está de su parte, hacer Bevel, n., bisel, chaflán.
cuanto está a sus alcances. To Bevel, v., cortar en chaflán,
make the —
of it, sacar el mejor chaflanar, achaflanar.
partido posible. To make the Beverage, n., bebida, brebaje.
— of a bad job, salir de un mal Beware, v., (of), guardarse, re-
negocio (or paso) lo mejor celarse, recatarse, desconfiar(de)
posible. To have the of it, — -. Bewilder, v., descaminar, desca-
llevarse lo mejor, sacar para si rriar, extraviar.
toda la ventaja. At (the) a — , Beyond, prep., más allá,

más
lo más, cuando mejor. To act allá de, más
adelante. his

-

for the obrar por lo mejor. reach, fuera de sus alcances. To


— — —
,

To think juzgar más con- go pasar de. doubt, fuera


veniente creer más acertado.
;
, ,

de duda. To be exceder. — ,

Bestir, v., mover, incitar. Bias, n., inclinación, propensión,


Bestow, v., dar, conferir, prestar, disposición ; objeto, fin.
otorgar, regalar emplear, gas- Bias, v., inclinar, prevenir, pre-
tar.
;

ocupar. ed, —
preocupado,
Bet, n., apuesta. parcial.
Bet, v., apostar. Bible, n., biblia.
Betake, v., recurrir, acudir ; r.v., Bicarbonate, n., bicarbonato. —
aplicarse (a). of soda, bicarbonato de sosa.
Betel, n., betel. nut, nuez de — — of potash, bicarbonato de J

areca. potasa. \
'
Bethink, v., recapacitar, recordar, Bicycle, «., biciclo, velocípedo.
considerar r.v., caer en la
; Safety —
bicicleta.
,

cuenta. Bid, n., oferta, postura.


Betimes, adv., con tiempo, tem- Bid, v., mandar, ordenar (to order);
prano, pronto. ofrecer, proponer, dar, pujar (to
Betray, v., hacer traición, abusar, oñer). To —
farewell, despe-
revelar, descubrir, mostrar, di- dirse. To —
fair to, prometer,
vulgar, vender. tener [or llevar) trazas de. To
Better, a. comp., mejor, superior ;
— for, hacer una oferta por.
adv., más bien n., el or lo Bidder, n., pujador, comprador.
mejor ventaja. To get the
;
;

— The highest —
el mejor postor.
,

of, ganar por la mano. So much Biddin:;, n., orden, mandato;


the —
tanto mej or To be (in — pujas, oferta, postura.
,

health), estar mejor (en salud)


.

; Bide, v., sufrir [see Abide). To —


(preferable) ser mejor, valer one's time, esperar (or aguardar)
más. To make — mejorar. To una ocasión oportuna.

,

grow mejorando. irse It Biennial, a., bienal. I


— más
,

would be To valdría. Bier, n., andas, féretro. [gordo. I


be the —
,

aprovechar. You for, Big, a., grande, abultado, crecido, '

had — haría Vd. ... To bien. Bigness, n., grandeza.


be none the
,

— for it, no estar Bilge, n., pantoque. water, —


mejor por ello. agua de pantoque.
Better, v., mejorar, adelantar, Bill, n.,pico (of a bird) podadera
aumentar. To — oneself, (tool) factura, cuenta (ac-
;
;

ocupar mejor puesto. count) aviso (announcement)


; ;

294
Bil] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bla

biUete, letra, libranza, efecto (Mech.), tornillo de conexión


(of exchange) proyecto de (or presión). — in boards, en
ley (parliament)
;

cartel (pla- cartón. — in calf, pasta de


card). — ;

of exchange, letra de becerrillo.


cambio. Accommodation — Binocle, n., binóculo.
letrade cortesía. oí health, — Biped, a., bípedo.
patente de sanidad, patente. Biplane, «., biplano.
— of fare, lista de los platos Birch, —
wood, n., abedul.
{or manjares). — of lading, Bird, n., ave, pájaro cage,


conocimiento (de embarque). jaula de pájaros. 's-eye, ojo
— of sale, carta de venta.
Sola de pájaro. 's-eye view, vista

— única cambio. de — de pájaro.


,

letras, papel.
s,
payable, letras
-

— Birth, n., nacimiento. To give —


pagaderas letras a pagar. to, dar a luz.
— ;

s receivable, letras a cobrar Birthday, n., cumpleaños.


billetes a recibir.— s in hand,
;

Biscuit, n., bizcocho (fancj') ;


letras en cartera. Exchequer— galleta (ship's). Dog s, —
bono — at
del tesoro. sight, galletas de perro.
letraa — on demand,
la vista. Bisect, v., dividir en dos partes
letraa presentación. — broker, iguales.
corredor de cambios. — book, Bisection, n., bisección.
libro de letras. — - jobbing, Bishop, n., obispo. lawn, linón • —-

agiotaje. —
stamp, timbre de
• obispo.
letras. See Dishonour. Foreign Bismuth, n., bismuto.
— letra extranjera, letra sobre
, Bison, n., bisonte.
el extranjero. Home letra — , Bit, n., bocado, pedacito, pedazo,
sobre el interior. Long dated retazo, muestrecita freno, bri-
— letra a largo plazo. of — da (of a horse) (joiner's) ba-
;


,
;

entry, declaración de entrada. rrena. of a biúdle, bocado del


Billiards, n., billar. Billiard ball, freno. Not a nada. —

,

bola (de billar). cue, taco. Bite, n., mordedura ; bocado


— table, billar. (mouthful).
Billion, billón. Bite, v., morder ;
(Mech.) morder.
Billow, n., oleada, ola grande. To be bitten (Coll.), ser em-
Bin, n., hucha, arcón, arca. baucado.
Bind, v., atar, amarrar, ligar Biting, a., mordaz, picante.
afianzar vendar (a wound)
; Bitter, a., amargo, áspero encar- ;

obligar, empeñar (to oblige) nizado (enemy).


escriturar encuadernar, em- Bitterly, adv., amargamente, con
;

pastar (books, etc.). To as — angustia. [dolor.


apprentice, escriturar como {or Bitterness, pena.
n., amargura,
de) aprendiz. To oneself — Bitumen, betún. n.,
(to do), comprometerse a (ha- Black, a., negro. Dressed in


cer). See Bound. vestido de luto. In and
Binder, v., encuadernador ; apre- white, por escrito. To look —
tador, presilla (clip or loop). (appearances), presentarse de
Binding, n., venda, tira, ribete ;
{or tomar) muy mal cariz. —
pasta, encuademación a., cattle, ganado vacuno. Ivory
obligatorio. in half leather,— ;

negro de marñl. Lamp


, —
en media pasta. Spanish -,
— negro de humo.
pa.sta española. screw — Blackberry, n., zarza, zarzamora.
295
Bla] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Blo

Blackboard, pizarra, encerado de Blasting, n., voladura. powder, —


las escuelas. pólvora para barrenos (or para
Blacken, v., ennegrecer ; difamar, minas) .

denigrar, desacreditar. Blaze, n., llama, llamarada,


Blackliiff, n., lustre, betún. fuego.
Blackish, a., negruzco. Blaze, v., arder.
Blacklead, n., lápiz plomo (pen- ;
Bleach, v., blanquear. — ed,
cil) lápiz negro. blanqueado, blanco.
Blackleg, n., fullero esquirol. ^
; Bleacher, n., blanqueador.
Blackmail, n., extorsión de dinero.^ Bleaching, n., blanqueo.
Blackness, n., negrura. Bleak, a., frío.
Black-pnddlng, n., morcilla. Bleed, v., sangrar, echar sangre.
Blacksmith, «., herrero. Bleeding, n., sangría.
Bladder, «., vejiga. Blemish, n., tacha, mancha, de-
Blade, n., hoja. —
(of grass), tallo fecto. Without sin tacha, — ,

(de hierba), hoja (oí a knife, sano.


etc.), pala (oí a saw), ala, Blemish, v., manchar, ensuciar,
paleta (of a propeller). afear.
Blamable, a., culpable. Blend, «., mezcla, mixtura.
Blame, n., culpa, censura, delito. Blend, f., mezclar casar (colours,
Free from —
exento de culpa. etc.) unirse,
casarse.
;


, ;

To throw the on, echar la Bless, V., bendecir.


culpa a. Blessing, n., bendición, felicidad.
Blame, v., culpar, echar la culpa, Blight, n., tizón, añublo, roña.
(a), censurar, tachar. To be to Blight, v., atizonar, anieblar (las
— d (for), tener la culpa, ser mieses or la cosecha) burlar ;

causante (de). [sible. (esperanzas)



.

Blameless, a., inocente, irrepren- Blind, a., ciego. To be to,


Bland, a., blando, suave. desconocer, no reconocer. —
Blank, a. & n., blanco en blanco. fold, con los ojos vendados, a
— form, formulario (en blanco).
;

ciegas.
In —
en blanco, a descubierto. Blind, w., velo, pretexto. Window
A —,

credit, un crédito en — transparente, persianas.


blanco {or a descubierto) Point
,

Venetian — s, celosías, per-



.

, de positivo, terminante- sianas.


mente, en redondo. Blind, v., cegar, deslumhrar.
Blanket, n., manta, frazada, co- Blindly, adv., ciegamente, a ciegas.
bertor (;\Iex.) cobija
; (Nic.) ; Blindness, «., ceguera.
chamarra; (Colombia) manta. Bliss, n., felicidad.
Blast, ráfaga,
n., ventarrón Blister, »., ampolla, ampoUadura,
explosión, vuelo. furnace, — ;

vejiga.
horno de fundición. pipe, — Bloater, n., arenque ahumado.
tobera. Block, zoquete, tajo (of wood),
n.,
Blast, v., dar barreno a, volar, bloque (of stone) obstáculo, ;

hacer volar (to blow up) arrui- interrupción (en la vía férrea).
nar, destruir (to ruin) burlar, ;
;

— of houses, manzana de casas.



defraudar (hopes) marchitar. ;

— letter, tipo de madera.
1 This word " esquirol " is used by stamping, marca a fuego.
Spaniards to mean " blackleg " i.i labour Block, v., bloquear, interceptar
disputes.
2 The French word " chantage " is fre- (the line, etc.). To up, —
que^tlv used in this sense by Spaniards. cerrar, tapiar.

296
Bio] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [ÉOÁ

Blockade, n., bloqueo. Blunt a., embotado (instrument) ;


Blockade, v., bloquear. (manner) brusco, tosco, rudo,
Blockhead, n., necio, tonto, zo- áspero.
penco. Blunt, v., embotar.
Blood, n., sangre. Bluntness, n., embotadura ;

Bloodless, a., exangüe, desan- brusquedad.


grado. Blur, n., borrón, mancha.
Bloodshed, n., efusión de sangre. Blur, borrar, manchar.
v.,
Bloodstone, n., alaqueca hema- Blush, n., rubor, sonrojo. At first
tita roja, restañasangre.
;

— a primera vista, al primer


,

Blood-vessel, n., vena. aspecto.


Bloom, n., flor, frescura. Blush, v., sonrojar, ponerse colo-
Bloom, v., florecer. rado, abochornarse.
Blossom, n., flor. Bluster, n., ruido, tumulto jac- ;

Blossom, v., florecer, echar ñor. tancia.


Blot, borrón, mancha.
Ji., Bluster, v., bramar, hacer ruido,
Blot, v.,borrar, manchar ca- bravear.
larse. To —
out, borrar, rayar.
;

Blustering, a., vehemente, furioso,


Blotch, n., borrón. violento.
Blotchy, a., borroso.
borrador papel
Boar, n., verraco. Wild
Board, n., tabla, mesa
jabalí.
(council)
— ,

Blotter, n., ;
se- ;

cante. consejo, junta, comisión (food) ;

Blotting-paper, n., papel secante. alimento, manutención, pen-


Blow, «., golpe, revés, desastre.
A heavy —
una gran desgracia,
sión.
On
Side

a bordo. On

alacena, bufete.
the
,


,

un rudo golpe. To come to s, — ,

steamer, a bordo del vapor.


venirse a las manos. —and lodgings, cama y comida.
Blow, v., soplar; sonar (an instru- Full —
pensión completa, cama
ment). To —
down, derribar. y mesa
,

manutención, pupi-
To —over, pasar, disiparse, laje. — ;

oí tradé, ministerio de
ser ohddado. To up, volar,— comercio. of health, junta - —

hacer volar (fig.) dar una de sanidad. Free on franco



,
;

peluca {or un jabón). a bordo. Put on puesto a


Blow-pipe, n., soplete. bordo. —
of directors, consejo
-,

Blubber, n., grasa (or unto) de de administración.


Paste
Card
cartón. — —
ballena. cartón.
Blue, a., azul. Sky azul — Bound in ^s, encartonado. — ,


,

celeste. Prussian azul de See Overboard.


Prusia. —
book, publicación
,

— Board, v. (Naut.), abordar.


parlamentaria, libro azul. Boarding-house, n., casa de pu-
jacket, marinero de buque de pilos (or de huéspedes).
guerra. —
stocking (learned Boarding-school, m., pupilaje.
woman), mari sabidilla. Boast, n., jactancia.
Bluff, a., áspero, rudo n., fan- Boast, v., jactarse, ostentar. To
farronada.
;

— of, preciarse de poseer. ;

Bluish, a., azulado. Boat, 11., bote, barca, canoa, lan-


Blunder, n., equivocación, desa- cha. Fishing bote de pescar. — ,

tino, disparate, error craso, Packet paquebot, paque-


falta. bote. Steam vapor.
,

Mail —

-,

Blunder, v., desatinar, cometer , vapor correo paquete.


desatinos. Life —canoa (or lancha) de
,
;

297
lOA — (1696)
Boa] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Boo

salvamento, bote salvavidas. pasador rollo (of cloth) and —



; .

Ferry bote de trasporte. nut, perno y tuerca.


— hook, bichero.
,

load, — Bolt, v., cerrar con cerrojo, cerner


lanchada. man, barquero, — (grain) engullir (to swallow)
;
;

lanchero. asegurar con pernos (to run ;

Boatswain, n., contramaestre. away) tomar las de Villadiego.


Bobbin, n., canilla, broca. Bomb, n., bomba. proof, a —
Bodice, n., corpino. prueba de bomba.
Bodied, a. or p.p., corpóreo. Able- Bombard, v., bombardear.
— sano, robusto.
, Full-. — Bombardment, n., bombardeo.
(wine), de cuerpo. Bombast, «., hinchazón.
Bodily, adv., corporalmente, con Bombazine, n., alepín.
el cuerpo. Bona-íide (Lat.), de buena fe,
Bodkin, n., punzón (de sastre), sin engaño.
agujeta, aguja de jareta ; hor- Bond, n., vínculo, unión, enlace ;

quilla. obligación fianza, bono, tí-



;

Body, n., cuerpo ; cadáver tulo ; depósito. In en ,

(corpse) tronco (of a tree). depósito en la Aduana sin


— cualquiera. Every — —
; ; ;

Any , despachar. Under bajo



,

todo mundo, todos, cada uno.


el fianza. Average obligación
Customs' — cédula
,

Some— alguno, alguien. No- de averias.


— ninguno, nadie. The main de aduana. Foreign — fondos
, ,

s,

— grueso. In a — en masa,
,

, el , extranjeros. —holder, tenedor


en tropel, en cuerpo. de bonos (obligaciones or
Bog, n., pantano. fondos) .

Bogey, n., duende, espantajo. Bond, v., poner en depósito.


Bogie, n., carretilla, herraje. — Bonded, p.p., asegurado, deposi-
engine, locomotora de balaste. tado. —
goods, mercancías en
Bogus, a., falso, postizo, fraudu- depósito mercancías sin des-
lento, falsificado. pachar. — ;

warehouse, almacén
Boil, n., divieso, tumor. de depósito.
Boil, v., her\dr, cocer bullir. ; Bondsman, garante.
n., fiador,
Boiler, n., caldera, marmita. Large Bone, n., hueso
espina (of fish).
— cazo, caldera. Tubular
, — — black, negro, animal.
;

caldera prismática. Boneless, a., sin huesos.


Boiling, n., hervor, ebullición ; Bonnet, n., gorra, gorro sombrero ;

p.a., liirviendo, hirviente. de mujer {or señora) bonete. ;

Boisterous, a., borrascoso, tem- Bonus, n., prima.


pestuoso. Book, n., libro. Day diario. —

,

Bold, a., atrevido, intrépido, Cash libro de caja. Memo-


randum —
,

osado audaz descarado. libro de apuntes.


Pocket —
; ,

Boldly, adv., audazmente, con —


cartera. School

,

descaro, descaradamente. libro de enseñanza. Invoice


Boldness, n., atrevimiento, aliento, libro de facturas. Waste —
intrepidez, osadía, ánimo des- borrador. To keep the — s,
caro.
;

llevar los libros. — Bill libro


Stock —
,

Bolster, n., travesero, cojín, col- de letras. de libro


cha. surtido {or — ,

existencias).
Bolster, v., (up), apoj^ar, sostener, debts, deudas activas créditos
a cobrar. —
;

mantener. paper covers, s in


Bolt, n., cerrojo, perno, clavija ;
libros en rústica, libros en pasta.

298
Boo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bot

— boards,
s in libros encarto- Bore, n.,taladro, barreno ca-
— ;

nados en cartón).
{or See Fold. libre,hueco. A (person),
— muslin, organdi, percaiina majadero, pelmazo, pesado, in-
(plegada en pieza la a manera sufrible.
de —
libro). trade, comercio Bore, v., taladrar, barrenar ; mo-
—d
de libros. lestar, fastidiar. To be
Book, v., asentar, notar, anotar, (tired), aburrirse, fastidiarse.
tomar nota de, inscribir com- Borer, n., barrena, taladro.

;

prometer, retener (seats, etc.) Born, p.p., nacido. To be


tomar su billete ; tomar un
;

nacer. The first — , el primo-


pasaje. génito.
Bookbindpr, n., encuadernador de Borough, n., ciudad, villa.
libros. Borrow, v., tomar prestado, pedir
Bookbinding, n., encuademación. prestado. To —
money, tomar
Bookcase, n., biblioteca. el dinero prestado.
Booking, n., registro, asiento. — Bosom, n., seno, pecho. friend, —
office, taquilla, despacho {or amigo íntimo. To be friends, —
ventanillo) de billetes. ser carne y uña.
Book-keeper, n., tenedor de libros. Botany, n., botánica.
Book-keeping, n., teneduría de Both, a., ambos, entrambos, los
libros. —
by single and double dos con]'., tanto
; como. . . . . . .

entry, teneduría de libros por Bother, «., molestia, trabajo,


partida simple y doble. pena, trastorno.
Bookmark(er), n., marcador de Bother, v., molestar, importunar,
libros. incomodar, confundir, pertur-
Bookseller, n., librero. bar.
Bookstore, n., librería, almacén de Bottle, n., botella, frasco, redoma.
libros. In embotellado, en bote-
(s),

Boom, n., botalón (Naut.) auge, llas. Stone —


botella de greda

; ,
;

actividad, demanda, alza, salto. tarro. basket, canasto para


Boom, V., favorecer, fomentar ;
botellas.
hacer bombo. Bottle, embotellar, enfrascar.
Boot, n., bota, botín. —

jack, —ed,
v.,
embotellado. beer, —
sacabotas. —
tree, horma de
-

cerveza en botellas.
bota.

—web, resorte. See Bottling, v., (el) embotellar.
Lace. s and Shoes, calzado. Bottom, n., fondo, suelo pie,
Boot, v., aprovechar, valer, servir, base buque.
;

price, precio
;

importar. último (mínimo or más bajo).


Booty, n., botín. To get to the —
of an affair,
Boracic acid, n., ácido borácico profundizar, averiguar un asun-
{or bórico). to. To be at the of —
., ser la . .

Borax, bórax, borraj.


n., causa {or móvil) de. The

. . .

Border, n., orilla, borde, margen of a ship, el fondo de un


límite guarnición, franja, ri-
;

buque. Neutral buque —


;

bete, cenefa, guarda, orladura. neutral. To go to the (a


,

——
— designs, dibujos con franja ship), irse a pique. Rock
{or guarda). price, precio último. See Top.
Border, v., guarnecer, orlar, ribe- Bottomless, a., insondable.
tear. — ed, con orilla {or Bottomry, n., casco y quilla. —
guarnición) To — on (or upon) bond, contrata de gruesa, con-

.

rayar en, aproximarse a. trata a la gruesa. premium,


299
Bou] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bra

premio por el riesgo de mar. — Boxwood, n., boj.


loan, empréstito de gruesa. Boy, n., muchacho, niño. School
Bought, comprado. Mr. Bought —
, muchacho de escuela.

Er-

. .

of ... Sr(es) , Debe(n) a. , . . . . . rand mozo de mandados.


,

Bound, n., límite, confín, salto. Boyhood, n., muchachez.


To keep within tener a — Brace, «., abrazadera, broche,
raya. See Leap.
s,
tirante par. ; s, brazas —
Bound, v., saltar, dar saltos. (Naut.)
; tirantes.
Bound, p.p., atado, ligado obli- ; Brace, v., atar, ligar, amarrar.
gado, forzado encuadernado ; Bracelet, n., brazalete, pulsera,
(book) puesto en aprendizaje. brazal.
To be
;


to, no poder menos Bracket, n., puntal, can, repisa.
(de). —
for, destinado a, con —
s, aletas, corchetes. In s, —
destino a, con rumbo a. Wind entre paréntesis {or entre cor-
— ,detenido por los vientos. chetes) cerrado con una llave.
;

Ice detenido por los hielos.


, Bradawl, n., punzón afilado, lesna.
Boundary, n., límite, linde. Brag, v., jactarse.
Boundless, a., ilimitado. Braid, n., trenza, trencilla.
Bounty, generosidad, liberali-
n., Brain, n., celebro, cerebro. s, —
dad premio, prima (de expor- sesos, juicio, entendimiento,
tación)
;

contestación {or res- cordura. Hare — ed, aturdido,


puesta) de primas.
;

money, — sin seso. To blow one's —


s out,
enganche. levantarse la tapa de los sesos.
Bouquet, n., ramillete. To rack one's s, devanarse los —
Bow, n., reverencia arco ; ;
proa sesos.
(Naut.). Brake, n., freno, bocado (of a
Bow, w., encorvar (to bend) hacer horse) (Mech.)
retranca, pa-
reverencia (to salute) agobiar, ;
;

lanca.
;

— gear, retranca.
oprimir, agravar (to burden or Bran, n., salvado.
tax) doblarse, encorvarse, ago-
; Branch, n., rama (of a tree), ramo
biarse. To (submit) to, —

(of business), sucursal (-house)
someterse a. [tripas. ramificación. — line
;

(rail.),
Bowels, n.pl., intestinos, entrañas. empalme.
Bowl, w., cuenco, tazón bola. Branch, v., ramificar(se), espar-

;

Sugar azucarero. , cirse.


Bowline, n., (Naut.) bolina. Brand, n., (torch) tizón, tea ;

Bowsprit, 71., (Naut.) bauprés. (class) marca, clase, escoja.


Box, n., boj (tree) caja, cajita, ; See New.
cajón (case oí wood, etc.) ;
Brand, v., marcar ; difamar, man-
palco (at the theatre) pes- char.
cante ( seat). —
Christmas
;

— Brandy, n., aguardiente, coñac.


aguinaldo. Snuff tabaquera. — , Brazen, a., hecho de latón (fig.) ;

— of a pump, émbolo de una descarado.


bomba. Money hucha, — Brass, «., latón, bronce. — money,
— —
,

alcancía. Letter buzón. , calderilla. Yellow , latón.


Strong cofre {or —caja) —

founder, fundidor de bronce.
— —
,

fuerte. Post Ofñce apartado ore, calamina. plate, placa



— —
,

(de correo) casilla ; (S.A.). {or plancha) de bronce. ware,


ofhce, contaduría. géneros de latón. wire, hilo
Box, V., meter en una caja ;
de latón.
encajonar. Brave, a., bravo, valiente.

300
Bra] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bri

Brave, v., arrostrar, bravear. Breathing, n., aspiración.


Brazen, ü., to —
it out, sostenerlo Breathless, a.,sin aliento.
con impudencia. Breech, «., culata (de cañón or
Brazil-wood, n., madera {or palo) fusil), recámara.
de Brasil. Breeches, n.pl., calzones.
Breach, n., rotura rompimiento, ; Breed, n., casta, raza.
desavenencia (of friendship, Breed, v., criar, engendrar.
etc.) ; infracción, violación, Breeder, n., criador.
contravención (of law, etc.). Breeding, n., crianza, cortesía,
— of confidence, abuso de educación. Good buena —

,

confianza. of trust, falta de educación.


fidelidad {or abuso de confianza). Breeze, n., brisa, viento suave.
Bread, n., pan. Bro^vTl pan — Brevier (type), breviario, tipo de
moreno. Home-made — ,

pan ocho puntos.


casero. Fancy — pan de
,

flor. Brevity, n., brevedad.


— stuffs, harina, cereales.
,

Brew, 11., mezcla, cerveza.


Breadth, anchura, ancho
n., ;
Brew, hacer
v., cerveza {or
manga a ship). (of licores),fermentar urdir, tra- ;

Break, n., rotura, abertura inte- mar, fraguar (a plot) A storm


rrupción, cambio, mudanza,
;

is —
ing, se prepara una tem-
.

pausa. pestad.
Break, v., romper, quebrar, que- Brewer, n., cervecero.
brantar interrumpir, inter- Brewery, n., cervecería.
ceptar. To
;

down, hacer — Bribe, n., cohecho, soborno.


fiasco descomponerse. To
;
— Bribe, v., cohechar, sobornar, co-
out, declararse, estallar. To rromper.
— off, dejar, cortar, interrum- Bribery, n., cohecho, soborno.
pir. To —
bulk, descargar; sacar Brick, n., ladrillo. Sun-dried —
parte de la carga. To up, — adobe (Mex.). Fire — ladrillo

,

principiar las vacaciones refractario. See Bath. dust,


(health) quebrantarse (la salud).
;

ladrillo molido. kiln, — horno


See Word, Broken. de ladrillo, ladrillar.
Breakable, a., quebradizo, frágil. Brick, v., enladrillar.
Breakage, n., rotura, fractura. Bricklayer, n., albañil.
Free from —
libre de rotura. , Brickwork, n., enladrillado.

Breakdown, n., descomposición, Bride, n., novia. 's cake, torta
accidente; desarreglo, rotura ;
{or pan) de la boda.
vuelco, caída, derrumbamiento. Bridegroom, n., novio.
Breakers, n.pl., reventazones ;
Bridge, n., puente.
embate de las olas. Bridle, n., brida, freno.
Breakfast, n., desayuno, almuerzo. Bridle, v., embridar, poner la
Breakfast, v., desayunarse, almor- brida refrenar, reprimir.
;

zar. Brief, a., breve, corto, conciso.


Breaking, n., fractura, rompi- To be —
en resumen, en resu-
miento. —
up, suspensión. midas cuentas.
,

Breakwater, n., rompeolas. Brief, «., alegato, auto jurídico,


Breast, «., pecho. pin, alfiler — causa.
de pecho, prendedor. Briefless, a., sin causas.
Breath, n., aliento, respiración. Briefly, adv., brevemente, en pocas
Breathe, v., alentar, respirar, palabras.
exhalar revelar.
; Briefness. See Brevity.
301
Bri] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bro

Brig, n., bergantín. suma de la vuelta ; suma del


Brigade, n., brigada. See Fire. frente.
Brigand, n., bandido, bando- BrinJi, margen, borde,
n., orilla,
lero. extremo, extremidad. To be on
Bright, a., claro, luciente, bri- the —
oí, estar a punto [or
llante, lustroso, \dvo agudo, borde) de.
al
perspicaz, animado. colours, — ;

Briny, a., salado.


colores vivos (or brillantes). Brisk, a., activo, animado ; n^vo,
Brighten, v., pulir, bruñir (to despejado ; \-igoroso, fuerte.
polish) a\dvar, aguzar
; acla- ; Briskly, adv., con prontitud, con
rar, realzar activarse. ; rapidez.
Brightness, íz., lustre, esplandor, Briskness, n., actixddad, anima-
brillo, brillantez agudeza, vi- ; ción \iveza, Wvacidad
; ale- ;

veza (of spirits, etc.) resplan- ; gría.


dor, claridad. Bristle, n., cerda, seta.
Brilliance, brillantez, brillo,
n., Bristle, v., erizar(se).
resplandor, lustre. Britannia Metal, n., metal blanco
Brilliant, a. & n., brillante. inglés.
Brim, 11., borde; ala (de sombrero).
— British, a., británico. — gum,
ful, lleno hasta el borde {or dextrina.
de bote en bote). Brittle, a., quebradizo, frágil.
Brimstone, «., azufre. Brittleness, n., fragilidad.
Brine, «., salmuera. See Hide. Broach, «., lesna, punzón ; espe-
Bring, v., traer, llevar, hacer tón brocha.
;

venir ; acarrear, causar (to Broach, v., espetar, barrenar ;


(a
cause) (to j-ield) rendir, obte-
; subject) proferir, introducir,
ner, sacar, reportar, producir mencionar por primera vez.
(a profit or price). To about, — Broad, a., ancho. brimmed, —
efectuar, llevar a cabo. To be de alas anchas. In daylight, —
brought about, verificarse. To en pleno día. It is as as it is —
— back, traer de voielta, de- long, es igual en todo, lo mismo
volver. To down, abatir, — da, tanto monta.
disminuir, hacer bajar, producir Broadcast, adv., al vuelo, a lo
una baja. To forth, producir. — lejos.
To — forward, aducir, presen- Broadcloth, paño fino.
tar ; activar, empujar. To — Broaden, v.,
«.,
ensanchar(se).
in, introducir reportar, dejar Broadside, n., costado de un
utilidad. To olí, desem-
;

— buque andanada.
peñar salir con.
; To out, — ;

Broadwise, adv., a lo ancho.


sacar, hacer, salir, poner de Brocade, n., brocado brochado.

;

relieve producir, publicar. To Gold brocado de oro.


— ;

up, elevar, hacer subir; edu-


,

Broken, a. & p.p. roto, quebrado,


car, criar enseñar, introducir. quebrantado interrumpido.
To — ;

an action, poner una He speaks —


Spanish, chapurra
;

demanda. To — together, el español. — to pieces (or in


reconciliar. — round To see bits) hecho pedazos. — stow-
Persuade. — to an end, To
;

age, abarrote madera de


terminar. To — word,
;

concluir, e.stiba.
informar, dar pasar noticia, Broker, n., corredor prendero.
recado. To — oneself — ;

to, resol- Cotton corredor de algo-



,

verse a. Brought forward, dones. Insurance corredor ,

302
Bio] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bui

de seguros. Ship corredor —


— , Bucket, n., cubo, balde, pozal.
marítimo. Stock agente de •, Buckle, n., hebilla.
cambios, corredor de acciones, Buckle, v., hebillar, afianzar.
corredor de cambios (or de Buckram, n., bocací, entretela,
bolsa). Sworn — , corredor tela de lino engomada.
jurado. See Bill. Buckskin, n., ante, cuero de gamo
Brokerage, n., corretaje. Bill — curtido.
corretaje de cambios. Buckwheat, n., trigo negro trigo ;

Bromide, n., bromuro. sarraceno.


Bromine, n., bromo. Bud, n., pimpollo, botón, capullo.
Bronze, n., bronce. — money ; To nip in the sofocar al — ,

see Copper. estallar {or al principiar).


Bronze, v., broncear. Bud, v., brotar, estar en flor.
Brooch, n., broche, imperdible. Budge, v., moverse, apartarse ;

Brook, n., arroyo. desistir, mudar de posición.


Brook, v., aguantar, sufrir, per- Budget, n., presupuesto pro\d-

;

mitir, admitir. The affair sión.


no delay, el asunto no admite BufT, «., ante búfalo color
dilación. amarillo ligero.
;

— coloured, de
;

Broom, «., escoba. — stick, palo color de ante ante.


de escoba.

Buffalo, n., búfalo.


;

hide, piel —
Broth, n., caldo. de búfalo.
Brother, «., hermano. —--in-law, Buffer, n., tope.
cuñado. Buffet, n., aparador, alacena.
Brought, p.p., traído. — forward, Bug, n., chinche. [abalorio.
suma del frente. over, — suma Bugle, —
horn, n., corneta (bead)

;

de la vuelta. Build, v., edificar, fabricar, con-


Brow, n., ceja, frente, sien. struir. To —
on, contar con,
Brown, moreno, castaño, bazo,
a., confiar en, fiarse {or apoyarse)
pardo. —
paper, papel de en. To —
up, fundar.
— —

estraza. sugar, azúcar Builder, n., constructor. House


moreno {or terciado). — shoes, maestro de obras. Ship —
calzado de color. See Bread. constructor de buques.
Bruise, n., contusión, magulla- Building, «., fábrica, edificio con- ;

Bruise, v., magullar. [dura. strucción. Ship—, construcción


Brunt, n., choque, peso. de navios. —
material, mate-
Brush, n., cepillo, brocha pincel, rial de obras. —
-plant, material.
escobilla. Clothes cepillo — ;

Bulb, m., bulbo. —


(of an incan-
Hair —
,

para la ropa. cepillo , descent lamp), bombilla, am-


de cabello cepillo para el pelo. polla.

;

Shaving brocha de afeitar. Bulge, ü., hacer barriga (or comba).



,

Tooth cepillo de dientes.


, Bulk, n., tamaño, bulto, volumen,
Brush, v., acepillar pasar ligera- ;
masa, grosor, grueso. The —
mente por encima. of, la mayor parte de, el grueso
Brassil Bruselas. — carpet, al- de. In —
; en globo, a granel
,

fombra de Bruselas. — lace, suelto. To break descargar. — ,


;

encaje de Bruselas, punto {or Bulkhead, n., mampara.


puntas) de Bruselas. Bulkiness, n., volumen, bulto,
Bubble, n., burbuja. masa, magnitud.
Buck, n., gamo, macho ;
(washing) Bulky, a., voluminoso, macizo,
lej ía, colada. pesado, abultado, grueso.
303
Bul] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bus

Bull, n., toro alcista (S.E.) a., de Burdensome, a., gravoso, pesado,
alza, alcista.
;

fight, corrida — ;

molesto, incómodo, oneroso.


de toros. Bureau, n., escritorio, bufete ;

Bulldog, alano, perro de presa.


«., oficina, despacho.
Bullet, n., bala. Burglar, n., quebrantador {or
Bulletin, n., boletín. ladrón) de una casa.
Bullion, n., oro {or plata) en Burglary, n., quebrantamiento {or
barras, metales preciosos, me- robo) de una casa.
tálico. —
office,

oficina de Burgundy, n., (wine) vino de
cambios. Borgoña.
Bullish, a. See Bull. Burial, n., entierro.
Bully, n., espadachín, matón. Burn, n., quemadura.
Bully, v., fanfarronear. Burn, v., quemar, abrasar, incen-
To
— to consumir(se)
Bulrush, n., junco. diar, arder.
to be —
;

Bulwark, n., baluarte amparo, ashes {or t down),


defensa.
;

reducir (se) a cenizas. To —


Bunch, 11., nudo, mazo, atado, one's fingers (fig.), llevarse
manojo, hacecillo. — oí keys, chasco.
— —

manojo de llaves. of cigars, Burner, n., quemador. Gas


mazo de cigarros. mechero {orquemador) de gas.
Bundle, »., atado, lío, mazo, fajo, Burning, n., quemadura, incendio

;

conjunto, paquete. of papers, a.,ardiente, ardiendo.


legajo, fajo de papeles. Burnish, v., bruñir, pulir. .

Bundle, v., liar, atar. Burnisher, v., bruñidor, pulidor.


Bung, n., tapón, tarugo. Burnt, pp., abrasado, quemado.
Bung, v., tapar con tarugo [or See Almond, Burn.
tapón). Burr, n., capullo, cadillo bar- ;

Buugholo, n., boca de embudo. dana, nudo.


Bungle, n., enredo. To make a — Burrow, y., minar.
(of it), enredar (lo). Burrow, n., madriguera, conejera.
Bungle, v., echar a perder, estro- Bursar, n., tesorero de un colegio.
pear, enredar chapucear. ; Burst, «., reventón, estallido.
Bungler, n., chapucero, chambón. Burst, v., reventar, estallar, pro-
Bunker, n., carbonera. rrumpir romper, quebrar. To
Bunting, ?;., lanilla banderas. —
;

open, forzar. To out, —


Buoy, n., boya. Life boya — , reventar, prorrumpir brotar. ;

salva\ddas guindola.
;
Bursting, n., estallido, explosión.
Buoy, v., boyar, mantener sobre Bury, v., enterrar, sepultar es-
el agua. To up, apoyar, — conder.
;

sostener. Bus, n., ómnibus.


Buoyancy, n., fluctuación anima- Bush, n., arbusto. To beat about
ción, actividad.
;

the — no ir al caso.
,

Buoyant, a., boyante ; animado. Bushel, n., fanega.


Biir. See Burr. Busily, adv., activamente, apre-
Burden, n., carga, gravamen, peso, suradamente, diligentemente.
porte a ship) Beast of
(of acé- . — , Business, n., asunto, comercio,
mila, bestia de carga. negocio; ocupación, oficio, em-
Burden, v., cargar, agobiar, opri-
— pleo. To carry on — comerciar.

,

mir, gravar. To be ed with, To do hacer negocios. To


cargar con. To be ed with — be in ,
,

— estar establecido. He
debts, estar cargado de deudas. isout of — ,
ya no se ocupa de
304
Bus] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Cab

negocios. To give up — Button, v., abotonar. — hole, ojal.


retirarse del comercio. On , -
Buttress, n., machón, sostén.
a (sobre or para) negocios. To Buy, V., comprar. To — on credit,
commence establecerse, po- — comprar al fiado. To — in,
ner comercio. — man man ,

(or retirar, recomprar. To — first


of — hombre de negocios,
-
), hand, comprar

de primera
comerciante. Line — ramo of mano. To up, comprar,

de negocios. To attend to
,

acaparar. To — wholesale,
aplicarse a los negocios.
,
It is comprar al por mayor. To —
not our -, eso no nos —
toca {or out, comprar su parte. See
atañe) no tenemos nada que Bought.
ver con eso.
;

like, formal, — Buyer, n., comprador, tomador.


entendido versado) en nego- {or Buying, n., compra, compras el

;

cios. To make
it one's - to
— comprar. up, acopio, aca-
. .encargarse de
. , tener {or ; paramiento.
poner) empeño en ... intere- By, prep., por, de cerca, junto a
sarse en mirar como deber
;

a la mano. — ;

this time, a la
;


;

suyo relations, rela- hora de ésta ya a estas horas.


——
;

ciones comerciales. Ship's —



that time, para entonces.
asuntos del buque. No — much (or — —
far), con mucho.
doing, no se hace nada. See — day, de día, night, de

Knowledge, Fix. noche. (or via) Liverpool,


Busk, n., ballena de corsé, palo de por la vía de Liverpool. —
cotilla. itself, solo, de por sí. and — •

Bust, n., busto. , luego, en breve, pronto.


Bustle, n., bullicio. — hand, a mano. ma- —
Busy, ocupado, empleado. To
a., chinery, por máquina. the —
be —
on, ocuparse de. — yard, por yardas, por varas.
season, temporada de anima- — then, para entonces. the —
ción temporada de los muchos
; bye (or —
the way), a pro-
quehaceres. pósito de esto de paso entre
Busybody, n., entremetido. paréntesis. —
;

Wednesday,
;

But, conj., pero, mas, sino, solo. para miércoles. — the month,
— little, muy poco.. — for, mensualmente, por mes, mes. al
a no ser por si no fuera por. Tliree feet — por
six, tres pies
All — one, Day — day,
;

todos menos uno. seis. de un día a


The — lastel penúltimo. one, otro, de día en día. See Land.
Nothing (or none) sólo. — , Bygone, a., pasado. Let s be s, — —
Anything , nada. -
olvidemos lo pasado lo pasado ;

Butcher, n., carnicero. pasado. [ticular).


Butler, n., despensero. By-law, n., le\' privada {or par-
Butt, n., blanco, hito bota, pipa
— end, cabo, mango
;

(for wine). Cab, n., cabriolé, coche de alquiler,


culata (of a gun, etc.).
;

simón.
— Hackney — —
coche de ,

Butter, n., manteca, mantequilla. punto. man, cochero. ^rank


Salt —
mantequilla salada.
, (or — stand), parada de coches.
Fresh —
mantequilla fresca.
, Cabbage, n., berza, col.
Butterfly, n., mariposa. Cabin, cabana, choza cámara,
n.,
Button, n., botón. hook, — — camarote (of a ship). boy,
;


abotonador, abrochador. paje de escoba, muchacho de
maker, botonero. cámara.
305
Cab] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Cal

Cabinet, n., gabinete, escritorio (of the leg) pantorrilla. 's —


ministerio. —
council, consejo
;

foot jelly, gelatina de manos


privado. —
maker, ebanista. de ternero. —
skin, becerrillo,
— work, ebanistería. becerro, piel de becerro.
Cable, n., cable. Submarine

— Calibre, n., calibre.
cable submarino. word, Calico, n., calicó, indiana, percal.
palabra telegráfica (or cable-
— WTiite —
género blanco bogo-
, ;

gráfica). code, código tele- tana blanca (Central Amer.)


gráfico. By —
por cable. tela blanca. Printed indiana, — ;

— office, oficina de cables


,

zaraza, tela de algodón estam-


,

despacho telegráfico.
;

pada. —
printer, estampador
Cable, V., cablar, cablear, tele- de tela de algodón. printing, —
grafiar, cablegrafiar. estampación de tela de algodón.
Cablegram, n., cablegrama, tele- Caligraphic, a., caligráfico.
grama. To send a poner un — ,
Caligraphy, n., caligrafía.
cablegrama. Calk, v., calafatear.
Cacao, n., cacao. Calking, n., calafate, calafateo.
Cadmium, n., cadmio. Cali, n., ^dsita, escala instancia, ;

Cage, jaula.
n., llamamiento, llamada (de fon-
Cake, n., bollo, tortita, pastel, pan. dos) convocatoria (to a meet-
— of wax, pan de cera. Lin- ing)
;

telefonema (on the


seed — torta (or pastel) de
;

'phone). —
for funds, demanda
lino. — ,

oí soap, pastilla de (or llamada) de fondos. To give


jabón. (or pa}') a ir a ver. — s, , —
Cake, v., endurecer. demandas visitas. To make
Calamine, n., calamina. a — ;

at (a boat), hacer escala en.


Calamitous, a., calamitoso, des- Port of —
puerto de órdenes.
,

graciado. Call, V-, llamar, calificar (de) ;

Calamity, n., calamidad, desgra- gritar (to shout) nombrar (to ;

cia. appoint) convocar, citar, jun-


;

Calcareous, a., calcáreo. tar (a meeting) (to visit) ;

Calcite, n., espato calcáreo, car- \-isitar, venir (a vessel) tocar,


bonato de cal. hacer escala. To
;

again, —
Calcium, «., calcio. volver. To —
aside, llamar (or
Calculable, a., calculable. sacar) aparte. To at, pasar —
Calculate, v., calcular, contar a, personarse en hacer escala
hacer cálculos. To on (or — ;

en, tocar en. To away,


;


upon), contar con. -
d to, hacer salir, obligar a ausentarse.
(ser) para encamina lo a To — back, mandar volver,
susceptible de.
; ;

hacer volver. To for, llamar, —


Calculation, n., calculación, cál- preguntar por alguno, ir a
culo, suma. Rough cálculo — buscar exigir. To — in,
aproximativo.
, ;

retirar, recoger, revocar. To —


Calculator, v., calculador. in question, poner en duda.
Calendar, n., calendario, alma- To — on (or upon), pasar por
naque. (or a) la casa de, saludar, visitar,
Calender, n., calandria, cilindro. ir a ver.To over, repasar. —
Calender, v., (cloth) aprensar con To — to see one, pasar a verle,
calandria (paper) satinar.
;
hacerle una \'isita. To to —
Calenderer, n., aprensador. account, pedir cuentas, llamar
Calí, n., ternero, ternera, becerro ; a cuentas. To to witness, —
306
Cal] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Can

tomar por testigo. To upon, — Campaign, n., campaña, campiña.



pasar a rogar, exhortar. If Camphor, n., alcanfor. ated oil,
— ;

ed upon, en caso necesario. aceite alcanforado.


To be left till ed for (post — Can, n., bote, lata ; vaso. See
office), en lista, poste restante. Oil.
To be (or to feel) ed upon to, — Can, guardar {or poner) en
v.,

estar {or creerse) en el deber de, latas en cajas de hoja de


{or
verse en la necesidad de. So lata). ^ned —
goods, carne
— ed, llamado. Until ed for, •
preparada conservas.
;

hasta que vengan por él (ella Canada. See Balsam.


or ellos). See Mind, Atten- Canal, n., canal.
tion. Canard, n., embuste, noticia falsa.
Called, llamado.
a., So lla-

— , Canary, «., canario. -
— seed,
mado. To be -ed for (post alpiste.
office), en lista. See Call. Cancel, v., cancelar, borrar, anu-

Caller, n., visita, visitante. lar, invalidar, nulificar, dejar


Calling, n., profesión, vocación sin efecto.
oñcio. —
of a meeting, con-
;

Cancellation, n., cancelación, anu-


vocación. lación.
Calm, n., calma, quietud, tran- Cancelling. See Cancellation.
quilidad a., ; quieto, tran- Candid, candido, sencillo, sin-
a.,
quilo, encalmado en calma. cero, franco, ingenuo.
— calma chicha.
;

Dead To Candidate, n., candidato, preten-


— calmarse.
,

become , diente, aspirante.


Calm, calmar, tranquilizar.
v., Candidature, n., candidatura.
Calmly, adv., serenamente, tran- Candidly, adv., francamente, con
quilamente, sin protesta. franqueza, ingenuamente.
Calmness, n., tranquilidad, calma. Candied, a. & p.p., confitado. —
Calumniate, v., calumniar. peel, corteza de limón confitada.
Calumny, )i., calumnia. Candle, n., candela, vela; bujía.
Camber, n., comba, combadura. — power, fuerza de iluminación

Cambist, cambista cambia- de una vela a bujías.
dor.
n., ,

light, la luz
; .

de una vela.
. .


Cambric, n., batista, cambray, grease, sebo. — wick, pábilo de
cambrai, olán. Fine olán — una vela. — mould, molde de
Wax —
,

clarín. vela. vela de cera


Camel, n., camello. 's hair, peto — bujía. Tallow — vela de sebo.
, ;


,

de camello. Paraffin vela esteárica. It


not worth the —
,

Carneo, n., camafeo. is , no vale la


Camera, n., cámara (fotográfica). pena.
Folding —
cámara plegadiza. Candlestick, n., candelero.
— — araña, candelabro.
,

Hand cámara de mano. Branched


— Bedroom — palmatoria.
, ,

obscura, cámara obscura. ,

Camlet, n., camelote, chamelote. Candour, n., candor, franqueza,


Camomile, n., camomila. ñour, — sinceridad.
manzanilla. Candy, n., confite. Sugar —
Camp, n.,campo, campamento. azúcar candi.
— bed, cama de campaña.
— Cane, n., caña, junco bastón
— table, mesa plegadiza. (stick). —
sugar, azúcar de
;



1

chair, silla de tijera. caña. Sugar caña de



,
I

Camp, v., acampar. I


azúcar. bottomed chair,

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Can] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Car

silla de rejilla. Bamboo — — capital suscrito. To make


caña de bambú ; caña de junco. — out ,

of, sacar partido de.


Canister, n., canastillo ; bote, Capitalist, n., capitalista.
caja de hoja de lata. Capitalise, v., capitalizar.
Cannel, n., carbón duro. — coal, Capitally, adv., admirablemente,
hulla grasa. excelentemente.
CannOD, n., cañón carambola Capon, n., capón.
(at billiards). bala de — ;

ball, Caprice, n., capricho.


cañón. —
proof, a prueba de Capricious, a., caprichoso.
cañón. Capsize, v., volcar, zozobrar.
Canoe, n., canoa. Capstan, cabrestante.
n.,
Canopy, n., dosel, pabellón. — Capsule, cápsula.
n.,
oí a bed, cielo de cama colgada. Captain, n., capitán. i
Canvas, n., lona, cañamazo, tela, Captious, a., capcioso, quisquilloso.
lienzo; cotense (Amer.). Captivate, v., cautivar.
Canvass, n., examen, investiga- Captivity, n., cautividad, prisión.
ción. Capture, n., captura, presa.
Canvass, v., solicitar votos. To — Capture, v., capturar, apresar.
for orders, solicitar órdenes (or Car, n., vagón, coche, carro (de
pedidos). ferrocarril) carreta. Dining
Canvasser, n., solicitador, via- — coche comedor. Motor
,
;


jante, viajero.
Caoutchouc, n., caucho, goma
automó\dl.
Sleeping
Tram

coche-cama. ,

tranvía. ,

elástica, hule. Caramel, n., caramelo.


Cap, n., gorro, gorra, boina, Carat, n., quilate, ley. 18 de — ,

barrete ; envoltorio. 18 quilates.


Capability, n., capacidad, aptitud, Caravan, n., caravana.
idoneidad. Caravansary, n., caravanera.
Capable, a., capaz, apto, idóneo. Caraway, tWaway-seed, n., alca-
To be —(or able) to (or for), ravea.
ser capaz [or apto) para. He is Carbine, n., carabina.
— of anything, es capaz de Carbolic, a., carbólico. acid, —
todo. Not to be no poder. — ácido carbólico.

,

Capacious, a., capaz, extensivo, Carbon, n., carbón. copy,


espacioso. copia de carbón, copia al
Capacity, n., capacidad, disposi- carbón.
ción, calidad porte, cabida Carbonate, »., carbonato. of —
(of a vessel). In the
;

of, en — soda, carbonato de sosa.


calidad de. Carbonic, a., carbónico. acid —
Cape, «., cabo (promontory) ; gas, gas ácido carbónico.
capa, capuche, escla\dna (cloth- Carbuncle, n., carbunclo, carbún-
ing)- culo.
Caper(s), n., alcaparra. Carburet, n., carbureto, carburo.
Capillary, a., capilar. Card, n., naipe, carta, cartón,
Capital, a., capital excelente, ; carda ; tarjeta. Playing —
importante, principal; w., capi- naipe, carta de jugar. Private
tal (masculine if money, femin- — tarjeta particular. Post
,

——
ine if chief town) caudal, tarjeta postal. Pack of s,
fondo, principal. A
;

— letter, baraja de naipes. case, —


una letra mayúscula. Paid up tarjetero. Loose (for pat- —
— , capital pagado. Subscribed terns), cartulina (suelta). —
308
Car] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Car

table, mesa de juego. Show — A full — un cargamento com-


— carga-
,

muestrario, anuncio. pleto. Homeward


— book,
,

Card, v., cardar (lana). mento de vuelta. libro


Cardboard, n., cartón. de carguío. Outward —
Carding, n., cardadura. cargamento de ida {or de salida)
— boat,
.

Care, n., cuidado, atención, soli- navio de carga.


citud pena, inquietud, cau- Carman, n., carretero, carroma-
;

tela, empeño. To take tener — , tero.


cuidado, poner cuidado {or Carmine, «., carmín.
empeño). To take to make, — Carnival, n., carnaval.
cuidar de hacer, tener cuidado Carpenter, n., carpintero. Ship
de hacer. To take not to go, — —

carpintero de ribera (de
,

tener cuidado de no ir, guar- buque).


darse de ir. —
oí, al cuidado de, Carpentry, n., carpintería.
bajo sobre a, dirigido a la casa Carpet, n., tapete, alfombra, tapiz.
de. Mr. J., —
oí Messrs. B. & Brussels — alfombra de Bru-
Co., Sres. B. & Co., para (entre- selas.— bag, saco de noche.
•,

gar al) Sr. J. Sr. J. en casa Stair — tapete de escalera.


— On the —
; ,

de los Sres. B. & Co. With 6n tapete. (fig-). el


frágil. —
dealer, mercader de alfom-
Care, cuidar, tener cuidado.
v., bras.
To — for (or about), querer, Carpet, v., alfombrar, entapizar.
gustar, agradar, hacer caso de. Carpeting, n., tripe para alfombras.
I do not —
no se me da nada Carriage, n. (transport), porte,

,
;

no me importa. To to give, acarreo, transporte, conduc-


querer dar. ción (vehicle) coche, carruaje,
;

Careen, carenar, dar carena. (railway) vagón vehículo


— ing
v.,
wharf, muelle de care- (bearing) porte, presencia.
;

— ;

naje. To —
over, caer de banda. free, franco de porte. for- —
Career, «., carrera, curso. ward, porte a pagar, porte
Careful, a., cuidadoso, avisado, debido. —
paid, porte pagado,

solícito, minucioso, circun- franco de por te (s). Baby —


specto (cautious), económico carrito para chiquillos.
(saving). To be tener [or — Carrier, n., portador, arriero,
poner) cuidado. To be to do,
,

— carretero, conductor.
cuidar de hacer. Carrot, n., zanahoria.
Carefully, adv., cuidadosamente, Carry, v., llevar, traer, conducir,
con cuidado {or esmero), minu- contener sentar, pasar (in
ciosamente, detenidamente, book-keeping).
;

To ——away,
bien. llevarse, quitar. To into
Carefulness, n., cuidado, cautela, effect, llevar a efecto, poner
atención. en ejecución {or planta). To —
Careless, descuidado, negli-
a., out, llevar a cabo, realizar,
gente, indiferente, incauto. efectuar, evacuar, llevar a
Carelessly, adv., con incuria {or efecto {or a la práctica). To —
descuido), descuidadamente. over (or forward), transportar.
Carelessness, n., descuido, negli- To — through, llevar a buen
gencia, indiferencia. término (cabo or fin). Amount
Caret, n., omisión. carried over, suma que pasa
Cargo, n., carga, cargamento. To a la vuelta, pasa al frente.
take in —
cargar, tomar carga.
, Carried over (or forward), suma
309
Car] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Cas

de la vuelta al frente a la viaje, estuche de tocador. Nee-


— — —
;

vuelta. To everything dle alfiletero. Glass



,

before one, veneer todos los vidriera, mostruario, Cigar


obstáculos. The steamer ing — cigarrera. Pillow funda de — ,

the goods, el vapor cargador


conductor) de la mercancía.
almohada. Jewel caja {or — ,

(or estuche) de joyas joyero.


To —
forward (a balance), llevar Case, w., encajar, encajonar, poner
;

a cuenta nueva. To on, — en caja {or estuche).


hacer, ejercer, continuar. To Casein, n., caseína.
— on business, comerciar. •
Casemate, n., casamata.
Carrying, n., transporte. Casement, n., puerta ventana.
Cart, H., carro, carreta, carruaje. Cash, n., dinero, dinero efectivo {or
— load, carretada. contante), fondos, efectivo, con-
Cart, v., carretear, acarrear con tante. For

al contado. —In ,

carros. •
en metálico
•, efectivo. Out ;

Cartage, n., carretaje, acarreo, of cash, sin fondos. To be short


camionaje. of —
estar escaso de fondos.

,

Carte-blanche, n., carta blanca To keep the tener la caja.


amplias facultades.
;

— box, caja {or alcancía).


,

Carter, n., carretero. — advance, anticipo de dinero.


Cartoon, n., cartón. '
— account, cuenta de caja. —
Cartouch, n., cartucho de balas in hand, metálico en caja,
{or metralla) cartón. fondos en caja. down, al —
;

Cartridge, n., cartucho, cápsula. contado. —


on delivery, cób-
— box, cartuchera. rese al entregar {or a la entrega)
Carve, v., esculpir, cincelar, tallar — register, caja registra-
.

(wood), labrar (stone), trinchar dora.


(meat). —
ed work, entallado, Cash, v., cobrar, hacer efectivo (a
obra de talla. bill or cheque), cambiar, con-
Carver, n.,
entallador
escultor, grabador,
trinchante (knife).
;
vertir en
To get — moneda
ed, hacer efectivo.
{or dinero).

Carving, n., escultura, talla la Cashier, n., cajero.


acción de trinchar. knife, — ;

Cashing, n., (el) hacer efectivo,


cuchillo de trinchar, trinchante. (el) cobrar.
Case, n., caso, asunto, suceso ; Cashmere, n., cachemira, casimir.
caja, cajón (box) estuche (for ; Casing, n., cubierta, envoltura,
needles, etc.) causa (law, etc.).
; estuche.
The -

in point, el caso en Cask, n., barril, casco, tonel,
cuestión, el asunto de que se barrica, bota.
trata. In any en todo caso,— Cask, v., entonelar.

,

de todos modos. In the of, Casket, n., cajita para joyas,


en cuanto a, respecto a. In —— casquete, estuche.
si acaso, por si acaso. In Cassation, n., casación, anulación.
that, caso que, en caso (de) que. Cassia, n., casia. •— sticks,
To be the —
ser {or suceder)
, cañafístula.
así, verificarse. Should such Cast, n., tiro, golpe fundición

; ;

be the si fuese así, llegado tinte, molde, modelo, forma.


el caso. In
,


of need, en caso Cast, v., arrojar, lanzar
tirar,
necesario. Book estante de — echar, verter fundir, derretir
;

libros. Dressing tocador, —


,

, (metals) To —;

aside, desechar,
.

neceser de tocador, estuche de dejar {or poner) a un lado. To


310
Cas] ENCxLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Cea

— away, desechar, botar, arro- Catgut, n., cuerda de tripa, cuerda


jar. To — abandonar,
off, de violin.
desechar. To — up (sums, etc.), Catharine-wheel, n., Catarina.
calcular,sumar. To — a glance Cathedral, «., catedral.
at,
To
echar una ojeada sobre.
— the anchor, fondear,
Cattle, n., ganado. Black
nado vacuno. Small
ga-
ganado — — ,

— Head of —
• •,

anclar. iron, hierro colado. lanar y cabrío.


Caster, n., ruedecilla, roldana. reses de ganado. — market,
— show,

Castígate, v., castigar. mercado de ganados.


Casting, n., tiro, fundición. — exposición (or concurso) de
vote, voto decisivo. house, — ganados. — trade, comercio de
fundería, fundición. up, — ganados comercio pecuario.
suma. — ;

dealer, tratante en ganados.


Castle, n., castillo. Cauliflower, n., coliflor.
Castor, n., castor. —
oil, aceite de Cause, n., causa, origen, motivo.
ricino. — complaint, motivos de
for
Casual, a., casual, fortuito, acci- queja. To plead one's —
dental. defender su causa, abogar por
Casually, adv., casiialmente, for- uno.
tuitamente. Cause, V., causar, hacer, producir,
Casualty, n., casualidad, acci- acarrear, ocasionar. To (the —
dente ; siniestro, desgracia. . .)
. to change, hacer cambiar
Cat, n., gato. (el . . .).

Catalogue, n., catálogo. Causeless, a., infundado, sin razón.


Catalogue, v., catalogar, poner en Causeway, n., arrecife.
catálogo. Caustic, a. & n., cáustico, corro-
Cataract, n., cascada, catarata. sivo.
Catastrophe, n., catástrofe. Caution, n., advertencia, aviso
Catch, n., presa, captura tara- ;
(warning) ; cautela, prudencia,
villa de picaporte, colanilla precaución (care).
(small bolt). Caution, advertir, avisar, cau-
v.,
Catch, v., coger, asir, alcanzar, cionar, amonestar, prevenir.
prender (to arrest) agarrar, Cautious, a., cauto, circunspecto,
cerrar (nails, etc.). To
;

— cold, vigilante.
resfriarse. To — at, acoger, Cautiously, adv., cautamente, pru-
buscar. To —
hold of, agarrarse dentemente.
de, apoderarse de. To a — Cave, n., cueva, caverna bodega. ;

train (or steamer), alcanzar un Caveat, n., aviso, notificación


tren [ov vapor). To a fever, — formal.
coger una fiebre. To up, — Cavil, n., efugio, evasión, cavila-
alcanzar. To —
on (to please), ción trampa legal.
;

agradar, gustar, dar gusto, Cavil, V., cavilar, buscar quis-


tener aceptación. To the — quillas.
eye, llamar la atención. Caviller, n., trapacero, enredador,
Catching, a., contagioso. sofista.
Categorical, a., categórico. Cavity, n., cavidad, hueco.
Category, n., categoría. Cayenne Pepper, n., pimentón,
Cater, v., abastecer, proveer, su- pimiento, guindilla.
plir. Cease, v., cesar, parar, suspender.
Caterer, y., proveedor, abastecedor. To — to do, cesar [or dejar) de
Caterpillar, n., oruga. hacer.
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Ceaseless, a., continuo, incesante, Ceremonial, a. & n., ceremonial.


sin cesar. Ceremonious, a., ceremonioso, ce-
Cedar, «., cedro. wood, cedro. — remonial.
Cede, V., ceder, traspasar, trans- Ceremony, n., ceremonia. Without
ferir. —
,sin ceremonia, con franqueza.
Ceiling, n., techo, cielo raso. Not to stand on sin cumpli- — ,

Celebrate, v., celebrar. mientos.


Celebrated, a., célebre, famoso. Certain, a., cierto, claro, positivo,
Celebration, n., celebración. seguro, determinado adv., ;

Celebrity, n., celebridad, fama. seguramente, ciertamente, sin


Celerity, n., celeridad, prontitud, falta. - man,A —
cierto hom-
velocidad, rapidez, ligereza. bre. A —
sum, cierta cantidad,
Celery, n., apio. una suma determinada. To be
Cell, n., celda. — , estar cierto,

saber(lo) de
Cellar, sótano, bodega.
n., cierto. For , de positivo, a
Cellar, v., almacenar. ciencia cierta, a punto fijo. To
Cellarage, n., cueva, sótano make — of, convencerse de.
(charges) bodegaje, almacenaje.
;

To be — of, estar seguro de.


Cellular, a., celular. Certainly, adv., ciertamente, segu-
Celluloid, n., celuloide. ramente, sin duda, a no dudarlo,
Cement, n., cemento, argamasa. sin falta, por cierto, a buen
Cement, v., pegar, argamasar ;
seguro.
estrechar (relations, etc.). Certainty, n., certeza, certidumbre,
Cemetery, n., cementerio. seguridad, verdad. To know for
Censure, «., censura, reprensión, a — saber de positive.
,

crítica. Certificate, n., certificación, certi-


Censure, v., censurar, culpar, ficado. —
of baptism, fe de
criticar. bautismo. —
of origin, certi-
Census, n., censo. ficado de origen. Bankrupt's
Cent, n.,centavo ciento. Six — concordato. Share —
per —
;

por ciento. At 3 per


seis
,

título de acciones. of aver- —



,

a razón de {or del) 3 por age, certificado de avería. Mas-



,

.ciento. A — un centavo. ter's certificado de capitán.



,


,

25 per , un 25 por ciento.^ Consular certificado del


,

Cental, n., quintal. cónsul.


Centigrade, a., centígrado. Certify, v., certificar, atestiguar,
Centigram, n., centigramo. afirmar, dar fe.
Centilitre, n., centilitro. Certitude. See Certainty.
Centimetre, n., centímetro. Ceruse, n., cerusa, albayalde.
Centner, n., peso de cien libras. Cessation, n., cesación, interrup-
Central, a., central. ción, suspensión, parada.
Centralise, v., centralizar. Cession, «., cesión.
Centre, n., centro, medio. Chaff, n., hollejo, zurrón, cascara
Centre, v., centrar, centralizar, del grano paja menuda.
;

concentrar. cutter, cortador de paja.
Centrifugal, a., centrífugo. Chain, n., cadena serie, enlace.
Centuple, a., céntuplo. —cable, cable de cadena,
;

Century, n., siglo. cable-cadena, cadena de ancla.


Cereal, a., cereal. — s, cereales. —
belt, cadena de trasmisión.

Per cent, is expressed Spanish



gear, engranaje de cadena.
1

sometimes by " por loo."


in

bridge, puente de cadenas.

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Surveyor's cadena de agri- — por si acaso. — s, visos, proba-



,

mensor. wheel, rueda de bilidades. — purchase, compra


engrane de cadenas. Brake — de lance.
cadena del freno. Watch — Chance, v., acaecer, suceder,
cadena de reloj, leontina. acontecer ;
arriesgar, probar.
Chain, z;., encadenar, poner cadena Sea Happen.
Chair, «., silla, asiento. Arm — Chancellor, n., canciller, cance-
butaca, sillón, silla de brazos lario. —of the exchequer,
Easy butaca,—

poltrona ministro

de hacienda. Lord

,

Rocking mecedora. Pivot High , ministro de justicia



, ;

(or revolving) silla giratoria gran canciller.


— back, respaldo de una silla
,

Chancellorship, n., cancillería.



maker, sillero, fabricante de Chancery, n., cancillería.


sillas. To take the (at a — Chandelier, n., araña (de luces),
meeting), presidir. Professor's candelero.
— cátedra. See Cane. Chandler, n., cerero, velero. — 's
,

Chairman, n., presidente. shop, abacería. Ship —


Chalice, n., cáliz. abastecedor de buques.
Challí, H., greda, tiza, yeso, creta. Chandlery, n., mercería. Ship's
French —
yeso de sastres. -,
— — , cabullería.
pit, cantera de tiza [or de Change, «.-, cambio, mudanza,
yeso) . variedad, variación ;
(of trains)
Challi, V., engredar, marcar, con transbordo ;
(loose money) cam-
greda {or yeso). bio, suelto, dinero menudo, la
Chalky, a., gredoso, yesoso. vuelta. •

of address, cambio
Challenge, n., desafío demanda, ;
de domicilio (casa or oficina).
pretensión recusación. On 'Change, en la bolsa {or
A—
;

Challenge, v., desafiar, retar lonja). for the better, una




;

recusar, tachar (a \\atness, etc.). mejoría. Without , sin


Chalybeate, a., ferruginoso. variación.
Chamber, n., cámara, cuarto, Change, v., cambiar, trocar, con-
habitación. of commerce, — vertir, mudar, variar, reformar,
cámara de comerlo. Bed —— remediar, alterar, corregir
remove) trasladar
(to
(on a train)
;

alcoba, cuarto de dormir.


maid, camarera. — -pot, orinal, transbordar. To colour,
;


bacina, bacinica. cambiar de color. To one's —
Chamois, n., gamuza. mind, cambiar {or mudar) de
Champagne, n., vino de Cham- parecer. To hands, cambiar —
paña, champán. de manos, enajenarse. To —
Champion, n., campeón. ship, — for the better, mejorar.
campeonato. Changeable, a., variable, mudable.
Chance, fortuna, suerte, casua-
n., Changer, n., cambiante, cambista.
lidad probabilidad,
;
riesgo, Channel, n., canal (opening) ;

oportunidad a., casual, for- fuente, salida clase, rutina,


— —
; ;

tuito, accidental. To stand a conducto. Through another


tener suerte. By casual-
,
— por otro conducto. The English

,

mente, por acaso, por casua- en canal de la Mancha


, la ;

lidad. There is no no hay — , ]\Iancha.


esperanza {or probabilidad) To Chaos, n., caos, confusión, desor-

.

take one's , correr el riesgo, den.


arriesgarlo. On the (off) — Chapel, n., capilla.
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Chapter, n., capítulo. Charter, v., fietar (un buque).


Character, n., carácter, buena Charterer, n., fietador.
fama, reputación (nature or
;
Charíeriug, ^i., fietamento.
kind) carácter, indole (-«Tit- ;
Chary, a., cuidadoso, cauteloso,
ing) letra (report) informe, circunspecto, retraído, esquivo.
antecedentes,
;

testimonio de To be —
of (or about) mostrarse

,

conducta. A good un cer- , esquivo {or retraído) en.


tificado de buena conducta ; Chase, v., cazar, perseguir engas- ;

buenos antecedentes. tar (jewels) montar ; ; cincelar


Characteristic, a., característico ;
(gold and silver)
n., característica, caracterís- Chase, n., caza.
tico. Chasing, «., cinceladura, trabajo
Characterise, v., caracterizar. en relieve.
Charcoal, n., carbón de leña. Chaste, a., casto, puro, honesto.
Animal — , carbón animal. Chasten, v., corregir, depurar.
Charge, n., cargo,
precio, coste, Chastise, v., castigar.
gasto, comisión, carga, encargo. Chastisement, n., castigo, pena,
Extra — recargo. The ex- corrección.

,

penses will be to my los , Chat, n., charla, plática.


gastos corren de mi cuenta. Chat, V., charlar.
The man in —
el encargado. Cheap, a., barato, (precio) arre-

In ——
of, al mando de.
,

Includ- glado. To become (or make)


ing inclusos los gastos. (or cheaper), abaratar. Dirt —
To be
^s,

in —
of, estar encargado a vil precio.
de, correr con. To take of,
— — Cheapen, v., abaratar, rebajar el
hacerse cargo de. s forward, precio.
(haga Vd.) seguir los gastos ;
Cheaply, adv., barato, a bajo
porte debido, porte a pagar. precio.
— s account, nota {or cuenta) de Cheapness, n., baratura.
gastos. Shipping —
s, gastos de Cheat, n., trampa, fraude, engaño.
embarque. Cheat, v., engañar, defraudar,
Charge, v., cargar, cobrar, llevar ;
estafar.
encargar (to instruct) acusar Cheating, n., engaño, fraude.
(to accuse). To forward, — ;

Check, n., freno contraseña,


hacer seguir (los gastos). To — talón (for baggage) placa
;

with, acusar de. (JNIex.)


;

; control. — s and
Chargeable, a., imputable, sujeto; stripes, cuadros y listas {or
a cobrar, que se cobra. rayas) a cuadros y a listas.
Charitable, a., caritativo. — ;

s, cuadros, listados. — pat-


Charity, «., caridad. [(trinket). tern, diseño a cuadros.
Charm, v., encanto leopoldina ; Check, v., refrenar, contener ;

Charm, v., encantar, hechizar. cotejar, verificar, revisar, con-


Charming, a., agradable, encan- frontar ;
facturar
(baggage) ;

tador. examinar, contra-


repasar
Chart, n., carta de navegar, carta rrestar (to arrest). For ing
;


de navegación. purposes, para los efectos del
Charter, n., cédula, título carta ; control. On — ing, al hacer la
constitucional, contrata {or con- revisión.
trato) de fietamento. party, — Checker, n., tarjador.
carta-partida contrato {or pó-
; Checking, n., revisión, recuento,
liza) de fietamento. control.

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fhc] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Chi

Cheek, «., mejilla, carrillo ;


(Coll.) Chic, a., gentil, bonito, elegante.
descaro. Chicane, n., trampa, trampa legal,
Cheerful, a., alegre, vivo, animado. tramoya, enredo.
Cheerfully, adv., con alegría, ale- Chicane, v., entretener, sutilizar,
gremente. buscar escapatorias.
Cheerfulness, n., alegría, buen Chicanery, n., trapacería, trampa
humor. legal, trampas, enredo, efugio,
Cheese, n., queso. Cream — embrollo.
queso de crema, queso fresco. Chicken, n., pollo, polluelo.
Dutch —
queso de Holanda. Chicory, n., achicoria.
Cheshire — ,

queso de Chester. Chief, a., principal, capital, jefe,


Gruyere — ,

queso de Gruyere. mayor la mayor parte los


— monger, quesero.
,

press, — más de.


;

clerk, —
primer
;


prensa de queso. paring, — dependiente, oficial mayor.
raedura de queso. justice, presidente de sala.
Chemical, a., químico. s, pro- — Chief, «., jefe, principal.
ductos químicos. Chiefly, adv., principalmente,
Chemise, n., camisa de mujer, sobre todo, particularmente,
camiseta para señora. especialmente.
Chemist, n., químico (apothe- ; Chitfonicr, n., aparador, bufete,
cary) farmacéutico, boticario. gabinete de adorno.
— 's shop, farmacia, botica. Child, n., infante, niño, hijo, hija.
Chemistry, n., química. From a — , desde niño.
Chenille, n., felpilla. Childhood, infancia, niñez.
n.,
Cheque, n., cheque, talón, man- Childish, a., pueril, frivolo, tri\ial,
dato. — book, libro de cheques propio de niño.
(pr talones), talonario (de Chill, a. & n., frío, escalofrío.
cheques), libro talonario. — Chime, n., juego de campanas,
payable to bearer, cheque al repique.
portador. Blank cheque en — Chime, v., tañer, repicar las

,

blanco. Crossed cheque , campanas.


cruzado. Chimney, >?., chimenea. piece,
Cheroot, n., cigarro puro, filipino. marco de chimenea. Flue of a
Cherry, n., cereza, guinda. — — cañón {or humero) de una
tree, cerezo. brandy, aguar- — ,

chimenea.
diente de cerezas. wood, — Chin, n., barba.
madera de cerezo cerezo. China, n., porcelana. root, —
Chess, n., ajedrez. board,
;

china. —
ware, porcelana, loza
tablero de ajedrez, ajedrez. de China, loza fina. dinner —
— -man, peon {pv pieza) de service, servicio de mesa de
ajedrez. porcelana.
Chest, n., (box or case) arca, caja, Chinese, a., cliino, chinesco. —
zurrón pecho (anat.). — of white, blanco de China, óxido
;

drawers, cómoda. Iron — de cinc.


cofre fuerte. Chintz, n., zaraza.
Chestnut, n., — tree
castaña. (or Chip, n., astilla. of the old—
wood), castaño. block, de tal palo, tal astilla.
Cheval, caballete.
n., — glass, Chip, v., quebrarse, abrirse, rom-
psiquis. perse.
Chew, mascar, masticar. —
v., ing, Chisel, n., escoplo, cincel, formón,
masticación. puntero.
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Chisel, v., escoplear, cincelar, Chronological, a., cronológico.


esculpir. Chronology, n., cronología.
Chloral, n., cloral. Chronometer, n., cronómetro.
Chlorate, n., clorato. — of potash, Chrysanthemum, n., crisantemo.
clorato de potasa. Chunk, n., pedazo grueso, zoquete.
Chloric, a., dórico. — acid, ácido Church, n., iglesia.
dórico. Churchyard, n., cementerio.
Chloride, n., cloruro. — oí lime, Churn, »., mantequera.
cloruro de cal. Churn, v., batir.
Chlorine, «., cloro. Cider, n., sidra.
Chlorite, n., clorita. Cigar, n., cigarro, cigarro puro,
Chloroform, cloroformo.
n., puro, tabaco. —
case, cigarrera.
Chocolate, n., chocolate. — holder, boquilla. Havana —
Choice, n., elección, escogimiento ;
habano.
a., escogido, selecto, excelente. Cigarette, n., cigarrillo, pitillo.
Choiceness, n., delicadeza. Cinder, n., cernada.
Choke, v., ahogar, sofocar. Cinematograph, m., cinemató-
Cholera, n., cólera. grafo.
Choose, v., escoger, elegir. To — Cingle, «., cincha.
to do, cjuerer [ov' optar por) Cinnamon, n., canela.
hacer. Cipher, n., cifra, cero. In —
Choosing, n., elección. en cifras. —
code, código
Chop, n., chuleta, costilla. cifrado, clave telegráfica. A
Chop, V., cortar. To about, — mere — un verdadero nulo,
,

cambiar, mudar. un cero a la izquierda.


Chopping, «., tajadura, cortadura. Cipher, v., cifrar, escribir en
— block, tajo, tajadera. — cifra.
knife, tajadera, cuchilla, ma- Circle, n., círculo.
chete. Circle, v., cercar, circular.
Choppy, a., agitado. Circuit, n., circuito, revolución.
Chord, n., cordón. Circular, a., circular. letter, —
Christian, a., cristiano. — name, circular. —
letter of credit,
nombre de pila, nombre de carta circular de crédito.
bautismo. Circulate, v., circular, hacer cir-
Christmas, n., navidad, pascuas. cular; esparcir (a rumour),
— box, aguinaldo. - holidays, — poner en circulación. Circulat-
vacaciones de Navidad. At ing library, biblioteca circu-
— ,
por Navidad. A happy — lante {or de circulación). —
felices pascuas, felices Navi- medium, moneda corriente.
dades. Circulation, n., circulación, curso.
Chromate, cromato.
n., To be in —
circular. To put in

,

Chromatic, cromático.
a., poner en circulación. To
Chromatics, n., cromática.
,

be out of —
no tener (ya) curso.

,

Chromic, a., crómico. acid, Circumference, n., circunferencia.


ácido crómico. Circumnavigate, v., navegar al
Chromium, «., cromio. rededor.
Chromo-lithography, «., cromo- Circumnavigation, n., navegación
litografía. A chromo, un cromo. al rededor.
Chronicle, n., crónica. Circumscribe, v., circunscribir.
Chronicle, v., formar una crónica, Circumscription, n., circunscrip-
reseñar. ción.

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Circumspect, a., circunspecto, pru- Ciad, a., vestido, cubierto.


dente. Claim, n., pretensión, título, dere-
Circumspection, n., circunspec- cho reclamación, reclamo, de-
ción, prudencia, precaución.
;

manda. You have no — , Vd. no


Circumstance, n., circunstancia. tiene derecho. To lay to, —
— circunstancias,
s, posición, reclamar. A prior derecho(s) — ,

situación. To be in easy (or preferente(s). See Put.


good) s, —
estar acomodaclo, Claim, v., demandar, reclamar,
estar en buena posición {or en exigir, revindicar, pretender (a).
situación desahogada). Under To — on, reclamar a {or contra).
these •

s, en estas circunstan- Claimant, n., demandante, recla-
cias. mante.
Circumstanced, p.p., en circun- Clammy, a., viscoso, pegajoso.
stancias, en situación. as we — Clamp, n., empalmadura, fleje.
are, en la situación en que nos Clamp, v., empalmar, precintar.
hallamos. Clandestine, clandestino. a.,
Circumstantial, a., circunstancial, Clap, »., trueno, pal-
estrépito,
accidental, casual, accesorio, moteo (of hands).
detallado. evidence, pruebas— Clap, v., batir palmear, palmo-

;

indirectas, indicios vehementes, tear. To on (something),


causas concomitentes.
-

agregar-, aplicar (algo). To —


Circus, n., circo. up a bargain, rematar un ajuste
Cistern, n., cisterna, aljibe. {or trato) .

Citation, n., citación, cita. Clapper, badajo (de campana).


n.,
Cite, V., citar. Claret, n., clarete, vino tinto, vino
ciudadano. Fellow
Citizen, n., ,
— tinto de Burdeos.
conciudadano. ship, ciuda- — Clarification, «., clarificación.
danía. Clarify, v., clarificar, aclarar.
Citrate, n., citrato. [citrico. Clarionet, «., clarinete.
Citric, a., citrico. — acid, ácido Clarion, n., clarión.
Citrine, a., cetrino. Clash, n., choque. [dirse.
Citron, n., cidra, toronja. — tree, Clash, v., chocar, batir confun- ;

cidro, acitrón. Clasp, n., broche, hebilla, corchete.


City, «., ciudad, plaza a., ciu- Clasp, v., abrochar, abrazar

; ;

dadano. de estaOí this , cercar, incluir.


ciudad, de ésta, de este comer- Clasp-knife, n., navaja.
cio. Oí your de esa ciudad, — , Class, n., clase, rango. First —
— •,

de ésa, de ese comercio. Mr. . . . de primera clase. High-


City, Sr. Presente {or en
. . . articles, géneros {or artículos)
ésta) superiores {or escogidos).
.

Civet, n., algalia. Class, v., clasificar, ordenar. To —


Civil, a., civil cortés, atento. Al, clasificar como de primera
— service, los empleos civiles
;

clase.
del Estado, departamentos del Classic(al), a., clásico.
ser\'icio público. engineer, — Classification, n., clasificación.
ingeniero civil. — list, lista Classify, v., clasificar.
civil. Clause, n., cláusula.
Civility, n., civilidad, cortesía, Claw, n., garra, garfa.
urbanidad; fina(s) atencion(es). Clay, n., arcilla, barro. Potter's
Civilly, adv., civilmente, cortes- — , marga, barro de olleros {or
mente. alfareros) .

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Clean, limpio, claro, aseado


a., dejar expedita la vía. To — the
— To —
;

adv., enteramente. To make table, levantar la mesa.


limpiar. To make a copy, — •,

the way, abrir camino. To (a —


poner en limpio. We are out — ship at Custom House), despa-

of soap, se nos ha acabado char un buque (en la Aduana).


completamente nuestra exis- To — accounts, liquidar cuen-
tencia de jabón. bill of — tas. To —
up (a doubt or diffi-
lading, conocimiento sin tacha. culty), aclarar, esclarecer. Our
— bill of health, patente limpia. stock was already ed out, ya —
See Sweep. se nos agotó la existencia. To
Clean, v., limpiar, asear, lavar, — oneself (of a charge), discul-
desengrasar, depurar. To — parse (de un cargo).
(a person) out, dejar (le) arrui- Clearance, n., despacho (Custom
nado. House), descarga realización,
Cleaning, n., limpiadura, limpieza, desembarque. — ;

sale, liquida-
aseo el lavar, el limpiar.
; ción. Custom House
pacho aduanal.
— , des-
Cleanliness, n., limpieza, aseo.
Cleanly, a., limpio, aseado adv., Clearinj?, n., ju.stiñcación arreglo,
aseadamente.
;

liquidación. — ;

house, banco
Cleanness. See Cleanliness. {or casa) de liquidación. —
Cleanse, v., lavar, limpiar, puri- line, saldo.
ficar fregar.
; Clearly, adv., claramente, evi-
Clear, claro, evidente, patente,
a., dentemente, con claridad, per-
manifiesto desprovisto (bare) ; ;
fectamente.
libre (free) neto, líquido ; ;
Clearness, n., claridad, transpa-
expedito, despejado (free from rencia.
obstacles) ; desempeñado, sin Clear-sighted, a., perspicaz, jui-
deudas adv., claramente en- cioso, avisado.
;

teramente, absolutamente.
;

— Clement, a., clemente.


weather, tiempo sereno. To Clergy, n., clero. —man, clérigo,
make — , aclarar, explicar.

To eclesiástico.
make it explicarlo con Clerical, a., clerical, eclesiástico.
claridad, patentizarlo. That is
-,

A — error, un error de pluma.


— claro está. In the document Clerk, n., dependiente, escri-
is it
,


that, en el documento biente, cajero. —
of a court of
consta que. are not quite We justice, escribano de cámara,
— about no comprendemos
. . . , secretario de tribunal. Head —
muy bien estamos algo [or ; dependiente principal, jefe de
un poco) inciertos en cuanto a. escritorio.
It is — claro está, es claro Clerkship, n., oficio [or empleo)
(que). It is
,

to us that — . . . .
,
de dependiente ; escribanía de
nos consta que sacamos en . . . , cámara.
claro que. See Way, Day. Clever, a., hábil, diestro, capaz.
Clear, f., clarificar; saldar (a Une of Cleverly, adv., hábilmente, dies-
goods), despachar (goods in the tramente.
Custom-house) pasar, atra- ; Cleverness, n., habilidad, destreza,
vesar, salvar (to pass through). maña.
To —
the market, dejar des- Cliché, n., clisé.
provisto el mercado. To — Client, n., cliente.
away, agotar, allanar, hacer Clientele (or Clientship), n., clien-
desaparecer. To the line, — tela.

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Cliff, n., peñasco, roca escarpada. — d firm, el mercado cerró


Climate, n., clima. firme.
Climax, n., climax, colmo, cénit. Closely, adv., estrechamente, de
Climb, v., trepar, ascender, subir, cerca con esmero {or aten-
;

elevarse. To - down (fig.), — ción), detenidamente. —


llamarse andana. packed, sólidamente empaque-
Clinch, v., remachar un clavo, tado. To examine examinar — ,

afirmar, fijar, afianzar, confir- atentamente {or de cerca). To


mar. be •

— connected, tener estrechas


Cling, y., adherirse, pegarse, unirse. relaciones.
Clinical, a., clínico. Closeness, n., estrechez, estrecha-
Clip, n., esquileo (oí wool) grapa
; ;
miento, solidez, firmeza ta- ;

sujetapapeles, archivo (for cañería (meanness) amistad, ;

letters). intimidad exactitud, fidelidad ;

Clip, v., trasquilar, cortar, esquilar (of a copy, etc.).


(wool) cercenar.
; Closet, n., retrete, excusado ;

Clique, n., corrillo, pandilla. letrina.


Cloak, n., capa pretexto. ^vith — Closing, n., fin, cierre. quota- —

• •
;

sleeves, capote. room, tion, cotización final. Official


guardarropa, guardarrop ía ;
— - rates, cambios oficiales de
cuarto de equipajes. cierre. See Price.
Clock, n., reloj reloj de mesa, Closure, n., cierre, fin, conclusión;

;

reloj de pared. maker, tlaiisura.


relojero. —
making, relojería. Cloth, n., paño, tela. Grey —
Clog, n., zueco. tela cruda. Table- mantel. •—
Clog, v., embarazar, cargar, estor- Woollen — -,

tela de lana, paño.



,

bar. Coarse paño burdo. Cotton


— -,

Close, n., fin, término, conclusion,


— Packing
tejido de algodón.

,

cierre a., cerrado, ajustado


; ;
, arpillera, crudo. weaver,
(tight) apretado, compacto, tejedor de paños.
denso ; estrecho (intimate) re- ; Clothe, v., vestir, cubrir ; investir
servado tacaño (mean adv., (fig-)-

; ;

de cerca. To bring to a Clothes, n.pl., vestido, ropa. A


concluir, terminar dar remate suit of — un vestido, un ves-
— ; ,

a. To draw to a tocar a su tido completo un terno (S.A.)



,


; ;

fin. At the al cerrarse, al flus(Mexico and Cuba) Old


concluir. —
to, cerca de.
,

ropa vieja. Cast off ropa


.


— — —
,

cloth, paño tupido. fisted, usada. -


— peg (or pin),
tacaño, apretado, mezquino. gancho de tendedera. See
weather, tiempo pesado {or Brush.
sofocante). Of a make, de — Clothier, n., fabricante de paños,
espesa fabricación {or de he- pañero.
chura tupida). Clothing, n., vestidos, ropa. Arti-
Close, v., cerrar, concluir, termi- cles of — , prendas de vestir.
nar, cerrarse saldar, liquidar Cloud, n., nube.
(an account). To
;

one's — Cloud, v., anublar.


books, saldar sus libros. To — Cloudless, a., sin nubes, claro.
in, encerrar. To off, cerrar, — Cloudy, a., nublado, obscuro.
terminar, ultimar. To wth — Clove, n., clavo.
one, acordarse {or estar de Clover, n., trébol.
acuerdo) con uno. The market Club, n., maza, porra, bastón (oí
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wood) ; basto, bastos (at Coalition, «., unión, enlace, coali-


cards) club, círculo, equipo. ción, liga.
— house, ;

casino. Coarse, a., basto, burdo, ordinario ;

Clue, n., guía, norte pista, tosco, grueso grosero (lan-


rastro.
;

guage or manners).
;

cloth, —
Clumsily, adv., toscamente, torpe- paño burdo, sayal.
mente. Coarseness, n., tosquedad, falta
Clumsy, a., basto, tosco, inhábil, de finura, grosería.
torpe. Coast, 71., costa, ribera, orilla.
Cluster, M., racimo, hato, enjambre, Coast, v., costear, navegar por la
agregado. costa.
Clutch, n., toma, presa, manguito, Coaster, n., barco {or buque) de
agarradero. cabotaje, buque costanero.
Clutch, v., agarrar, asir. Coasting, n., cabotaje. vessel, — •

Coach, n., coche, carroza, carro. barco de cabotaje. To be in


Hackney —
coche de alquiler, the —
trade, hacer el cabotaje.
coche simón.
,


house, cochera. Coat, n., casaca, frac, levita, saco,
— maker, carrocero, fabricante americana mano, capa, baño
de coches. (of paint, etc.).
;

of arms, —
Coach, v., instruir, enseñar. escudo de armas. of mail, —
Coachman, n., cochero. cota de malla. Dress frac, —

,

Coactive, a., coactivo. casaca. Frock- levita.



,

Coadjutant, a., coadyuvante, Lounge saco, americana.



,

auxiliar.
Coadjutor, «., coadjutor.
Over (or top
abrigo, gabán.
), sobretodo,
To turn one's

Coagent, n., coagente. — volver casaca.
,

Coagulate, v., coagular. Coat,?;., cubrir, vestir; pintar (to


Coal, «., carbón, carbón de paint).
piedra, hulla. Anthi^acite— Coating, n.,
— capa, mano, barniz.
carbón de antracita. Cannel Dress s, género para vestido
— hulla
, Household —
grasa. de señoras.
carbón casero bituminoso). {or Coax, v., halagar.
Pit — Smiths' — carbón
hulla. Cob, n., mazorca de maíz (of
para fragua. —box, caja
, ,

del corn) jaco.


carbón, carbonera. — bunker
;

Cobalt, n., cobalto.


(or — carbonera.
hole), — Cobbler, n., zapatero de viejo,
heaver, acarreador de carbón. remendón.
— chata carbonera. —man,
flat, Cobweb, «., telaraña.
carbonero. —mine, mina de Coca, n., coca.
carbón, —miner,
hullera. car- Cocaine, n., cocaína.
bonero. — carbonera, pit, Cochineal, n., cochinilla.
hullera, mina de hulla {oy de Cock, n., gallo llave, grifo,
carbón). —
-ship, barco carbo- espita (tap) —
boat, bote.
;



.

nero. scuttle, cubo (metálico) and bull stor}^ cuento pesado,


para carbón, carbonera. tar, — embuste. Blow-off grifo de —
alquitrán de hulla. industry, — desagüe.
,

industria hullera. Cock, v., amartillar.


Coal, v., tomar carbón, proveer Cockade, n., escarapela, cucarda.
de carbón, hacer provisión de Cockboat, n., chalupa, bote
carbón. —
-ing station, depósito pequeño.
de carbón. Cocket, n., sello de la aduana.
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certificación de pago de la Coherence, n., cohesión, conse-


aduana. cuencia, consistencia.
Cocoa, n., cacao. Coherent, a., coherente, conse-
t'ocoa-nut> n., coco, cacao, nuez cuente ligado, unido.
;

de coco. Coliesion, n., cohesión.


Cocoon, w., capullo (del gusano Cohesive, a., coherente, adherente.
de .seda). Coiffure, n., tocado.
Cod, Codfish, n., bacalao, abadejo. Coil, n., rollo, adujada pliegue.
— liver oil, aceite de hígado de Coil, v., arrollar, recoger adujar,
;

bacalao. levar (Naut.).


Code, n., código, clave. Telegraph Coin, n., moneda. Spanish —
— clave telegráfica.
, word, — moneda española. [inventar.
palabra telegráfica {or cable- Coin, v., acuñar moneda falsear. ;

gráfica), palabra clave. used, — Coinage, n., acuñación dinero ;

clave en uso. contante, moneda, dinero.


Codicil, n., codicilo. [ner. Coincide, v., coincidir, concurrir ;
Coerce, v., forzar, obligar, conte- convenirse.
Coercion, coerción, coacción.
n., Coincidence, n., coincidencia.
Coercive, coercivo, coactivo.
a., Coiner, n., acuñador de moneda ;
Coflee, n., café. —
bean or berry, (base) monedero falso.
grano de café. —
house, café. Coir, n.,estopa de coco. — ropa,
— mili, molinillo de café. — cordaje, cabos de cairo.
pot, cafetera. Ground café — Coke, n., cok, coque.

,

molido. Roasted café Colander, n., coladera, coladero,



,

asado. in berries, café en colador, cedazo.


bayas. — service, juego para Colcothar, n., colcótar.
café. Cold, a., frío ; —
n., frío, frialdad
, ;

Coffer, «., arca, cofre, caja. resfriado, constipado, catarro.


Coffin, w., ataúd, féretro. To be —
(a person), tener frío
Cog, punto, diente de rueda
n., (the weather) hacer frío. — ;

ramplón de herradura. wheel, — ;

cream, pomada para el cutis ;


rueda dentada. el cold cream (pronounced col-
Cog, V., puntear una rueda, poner crém). - —
store, armario fri-
dientes. gorífico. —
To catch -, resfriarse,
Cogency, n., evidencia, fuerza coger un resfriado, constiparse.
lógica. To leave in the —
menospre- ,

Cogent, a., irrecusable, inconcuso, con frialdad.


ciar, tratar
poderoso. Cold-blooded, a., de sangre fría,
Cogitate, v., pensar, meditar, re- cruel. [mente.
flexionar. Coldly, adv., fríamente, indiferente-
Cogitation, n., pensamiento, re- Coldness, n., frialdad, indiferencia,
flexión, meditación. esquivez.
Cognac, n., coñac. Colic, n., cólico.
Cognate, a., cognado, semejante, Collaborator, «., colaborador.
análogo. Collaborate, v., colaborar.
Cognisance, «., conocimiento, com- CoUapse, n., derrumbamiento,
petencia. hundimiento, caída fracaso, ;

Cognisant, a., sabedor, conocedor. ruina, quiebra.


Co-heir, «., coheredero. Collapse, v., desplomarse, derrum-
Cohere, v., adherirse, pegarse, barse ;
(to fail or to fall
adaptarse. through) fracasajT, quebrar.
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Col] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY rcom

Collar, n., cuello ; collar (neck- Colonist, n., colono.


lace) collera (of animals), Colonise, v., colonizar.

;

esclavina (cape). Fur cuello Colony, n., colonia.


de pieles.
,

Colour, n., color pretexto, —


Collar, v., agarrar. box, caja de colores. Water
;


Collate, v., comparar, cotejar, aguada, acuarela. Under of, —
confrontar. so color de, con pretexto de.
Collateral, a., colateral, accesorio. To give ——
to, hacer verosímil.
— security, seguridad colateral With flpng s, a banderas des-
aval accesorio; garantía sub-
;

plegadas. Plain — color liso.


sidiaria. — lines (rail.), Self — de color entero. To
,


,

ramales. lose desteñirse


, perder el
Collation, n., cotejo, comparación color. Fast —
color firme {or
;


,
;

colación (meal). duradero). Loose color ,

Colleague, «., colega, compañero. falso {or suelto) To change . —


Collect, v., recoger, juntar, colec- cambiar de color (to blush) ;

cionar (coins, etc.), reunirse, ruborizarse. See Neutral.


acumularse sacar en limpio
; Colour, v., colorar, colorir, ilu-
(to gather or conclude) cobrar, minar (un dibujo) ; paliar,
recaudar, percibir, hacer efec-
;

extenuar, colorearse. ed —
tivo (money, etc.). To from, — goods, géneros de color.
cobrar {or percibir) de. Colourable, a., especioso, plausible.
Collection, n., colección, conjunto ;
Colouring, n., colorido, colorante ;

cobranza, cobro, recaudación a., colorante.


(of mone}', etc.). of samples, — Colossal, colosal.
a.,
muestrario, colección de mues- Colosseum, n., coliseo.
tras. To send for enviar — , Colossus, n., coloso.
a la cobranza [or al cobro). Colt, n., potro.
Collective, a., colectivo. Column, n., columna, casilla,
Collector, «., colector (of taxes) sostén.
recaudador (de contribuciones).
;

Colza, /., colza. — oil, aceite de


See Ticket. colza.
College, n., colegio. Comb, n., peine peineta carda
Collide, v., chocar, abordar (a), (for wool).
;

Flax — ;

rastrillo.
— peine —
,

ludir. Fine (tooth) ,


fino.
Collier, n., minero, car-
(miner)
bonero barco carbonero mer-
Honey — panal de
maker, peinero. Ivory — peine
,
miel.
; ; ,

cader de carbón, carbonero. de marfil.


Colliery, n., carbonera, mina de Comb, peinar (hair), cardar
carbón, hullera. (wool),
v.,
restrillar (flax). —
ed
Collision, n., colisión, choque, wool, lana cardada.
ludimiento, abordaje (of a ship), Combat, «., combate, bataUa,
encuentro oposición, contra-
; pelea.
dicción. Combat, v., combatir, resistir.
Collodion, n., colodio. Combatant, n., combatiente.
Colloquial, a., familiar. Comber, n., cardador {or peinador)
Collusion, n., colusión. de lana.
Collusive, a., colusorio. Combination, 71., combinación,
Colombo Boot, «., raíz de Colombo. unión.
Colonial, a., colonial. produce, — Combine, n., liga, combinación,
frutos coloniales. sindicato, trust.

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Combine, v., combinax, reunir, correspondera, ser de tan buena


juntar, unir unirse, juntarse, calidad como. To upon (or —
combinarse. —ed
;

Avith, unido a. on one), reclamar. To and —


Combing, cardadura.
n., see, venir a ver. For some time
Combustible, a. & n., combustible. to —por algún tiempo. To
, —
Combustion, n., combustión, in*- por venir venidero. ; See
cendio. Across, Gfief, Loser, Point.
Come, V., venir. To about, — Comestible, a. & n., comestible.
acontecer, suceder, verificarse. —
s, comestibles.
To — across, encontrar, dar Comet, n., cometa.
con. To —again, volver. To Comfort, n., confortación, con-
— after, seguir, venir después. suelo, alivio, comodidad, con-
To — back, volver, regresar. veniencia, tranquilidad.
To — before, llegar antes, Comfort, V., confortar, animar,
anteponerse, ponerse delante. sostener.
To — by, obtener. To down, — Comfortable, a., agradable, có- •

bajar, descender decaer, venir modo, consolador.


a menos. — between,
To
;

inter- Comic, a., cómico.


venir. To —
venir a buscar,
for, Corning, n., venida, llegada ; a.,
venir por. To — forth, salir. venidero, próximo, que se ave-
To — forward, adelantar, pre- cina, por venir. — in, intro-
sentarse. To — in, entrar, ducción, entrada, renta. Goods
venir, llegar convenir. To —
; — round, géneros en fabri-
in at your price, comprar a cación, para pronta entrega.
(conseguir or alcanzar) su pre- Comma, n., coma.
cio. To —
in for a share, tocar Command, n., mando, poder,
a uno una parte. To near, — dominio orden, pedido (order).
To —
;

acercarse (a). off, salir ;


They have ... at their —
verificarse (to take place). To cuentan con.
— out, salir, parecer, salir a Command, v., mandar, ordenar,
. . .

luz, descubrirse, dar (se) a luz, comandar, regir, gobernar dis- ;

publicarse resultar (to turn out) poner de, contar con (to make
To — :

over, volver, irse. To — use of) tener, poseer (to pos-


out well (a colour), lucir. To — sess) ;
;

dominar (to overlook) ;

round, restablecerse (to reco- obtener, alcanzar (a price)


ver) ; convenir, asentir (to

inspirar (respect). To — ;

a
agree). To to, alcanzar,
-
ready sale, ser de pronto des-
llegar a, ascender a parar en. ;
pacho.
To —to nothing, reducirse a Commander, n., comandante.
nada, malograrse, fracasar, no Commanding, p. a., dominante,
valer nada. To to pass, — imponente.
acontecer, acaecer, suceder. To Commemorable, a., memorable.
— short, faltar no llegar a. Commemorate, v., conmemorar,
To — to hand, ser recibido,
;

recordar. [ción, recuerdo.


llegar (a su poder). To to — Commemoration, n., conmemora-
terms, entenderse someterse Commence, y., comenzar, empezar,
a algunas condiciones. To
;

— principiar (a). To business —


together, juntarse, venir juntos. (or relations), entablar negocios
To — up, subir, salir, resultar. (or relaciones) establecerse.
To — up to, acercarse a, llegar Commencement,
;

n., principio, co-


a, subir a juntarse con; ;
mienzo.
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Commend, v., encomendar, re- Commit, cometer, sentenciar-


v.,
comendar, encargar elogiar,
I

To — to one's care, confiar,


alabar (to praise).
;

encargar, encomendar. To —
Commendable, a., recomendable, oneself,comprometerse.
loable, digno de alabanza. Committal, n., consignación, en-
Commensurate, a., conmensura- carcelamiento.
tivo, adecuado, proporcionado. Committee, n., comisión, junta»
To be —wth, guardar propor- comité. A —
of inquiry, una
ción con. junta inspectora. A of ^

Comment, n., comento, reparo. management, una junta direc-


Without — , sin comento, sin tiva.
reparo, en silencio. Commode, n., cómoda, lavabo,
Comment, v., comentar. cubierto ; sillico.
Commentary, n., comentario. Commodious, a., cómodo, espa-
Commerce, n., comercio, tráfico, cioso, conveniente.
trato ; negocios. Foreign — Commodity, «., mercancía, pro-
comercio exterior. Domestic ducto, artículo, renglón. Com-
(or home) — , comercio interior. modities, géneros, mercaderías,
See Chamber. productos, frutos, producciones.
Commerce, v., comerciar, negociar, See Staple.
tratar con, traficar. Common, a., común, corriente,
Commercial, a., comercial, mer- usual, ordinario, vulgar. —
cantil. — house, casa de co- sense, sentido común.
mercio. —
agent, agente Commonly, adv., comúnmente.
comercial. —
afíairs, negocios Commonplace, a., común, vulgar.
comerciales. —
code, código — book, minuta, libro de
comercial. —
correspondence, memoria.
correspondencia comercial. — Commons, House of — , cámara
law, derecho comercial (or mer- de los Comunes.
cantil). —
standing, posición Commotion, n., agitación, conmo-
(or valor) comercial. travel- — ción, tumulto.
ler, viajante comercial, agente Communicate, comunicar, dar
v.,
viajero. — relations, relaciones parte comunicarse.
(de), To
mercantiles. — with, escribir a enten- . . . ;

Commissariat, n., comisaría. derse (or comunicarse) con.


Commissary, «., comisario, dele- Communication, ?i., comunicación,
gado. escrito, entrada, trato, corres-
Commission, «., comisión, orden, pondencia. — s, comunica-
encargo, mando. On , a —— ciones. To be— with, in estar
comisión a la comisión. en correspondencia con. To
put oneself into — with,
;

business, negocios de comisión. po-


— house, casa de comisión. — nerse en comunicación (or co-
agent, (agente) comisionista. rrespondencia) con.
— merchant, comisionista. To
— Communicative, a., comunicativo.
sell on vender a comisión. Community, n., comunidad, con-
— -,

account, cuenta de comisión. junto.


— traveller, viajante a comisión. Commutation, n., mudanza, altera-
Commission, v., comisionar, au- ción, cambio, conmutación.
torizar, encargar, apoderar. Commute, v., conmutar, permutar,
Commissioner, n., comisionado, cambiar ; ajustarse, igualarse.
apoderado. Compact, n., pacto, convenio.
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adjuste a., compacto, firme,


;
Compendious, a., compendioso,
sólido ;cerrado, apretado, breve.
breve, compendioso. Compendium, n., compendio, re-
Compact, v., consolidar, juntar, sumen.
pactar, compaginar. Compensate, v., compensar, in-
Compactness, n., firmeza.densidad, demnizar, resarcir, reparar. To
estrechez, trabazón, [camarada. — for, resarcir de, compensar a
Companion, n., compañero, socio. {or por).
Company, n., compañía, sociedad, Compensation, n., compensación,
junta. Joint stock sociedad — indemnización, resarcimiento,
anónima, sociedad por acciones.
,

reparación. —
act, ley de ac-
Limited liability , compañía
— cidentes del trabajo. A fair —
de responsabilidad limitada ; una indemnización adecuada
sociedad en comandita. To {or razonable).
part —(with), separarse. Bank- Compete, v., competir, hacer la

ing — compañía bancaria
, ; competencia. To with, •

banco. See Insurance, Joint, competir {or rivalizar) con,


Limited. hacer la concurrencia {or com-
Comparable, a., comparable. petencia) con.
Comparative, a., comparativo, re- Competence, n., competencia (ap-
lativo. titude) ; lo necesario, lo sufi-
Comparatively, adv., comparativa- ciente, un buen pasar.
mente, relativamente. Competent, a., competente, auto-
Compare, v., comparar, cotejar, rizado, capaz, apto, propio
confrontar. (a person) adecuado, bas-
;

Comparing, «., comparación. tante, suficiente (a thing). To


Comparison, n., comparación, co- be — (to do .), estar auto-
. .

tejo, confrontación, comproba- rizado para (hacer ser


— .) . . ;

ción. To bear with, (poder) idóneo para (hacer .). . .

compararse con. Competition, n., competencia,


Compartment, «., compartimiento, competición, concurrencia. To
sección, departamento (of a stand — ,
(poder) competir
train) (con).
Compass, n., compás, brújula ; Competitive, a., de concurso, de
círculo, circuito, alcance, cir- concurrencia {or competencia).
cunferencia.

— box, caja de Competitor, n., competidor, con-
brújula. es, compás, com- currente, rival.
pases. —
needle, aguja iman- Compilation, n., compilación, con-
tada, aguja de marear. junto.
Compass, v., alcanzar, obtener, Compile, V., compilar.
conseguir, lograr cercar, ro- ; Compiler, n., compilador.
dear, circundar, sitiar (to sur- Complacent, a., afable, cortés,
round). tranquilo, obsequioso.
Compassion, n., compasión. Complain, v., quejarse, lamen-
Compassionate, a., compasivo. tarse. To — about (or of),
Compatible, a., compatible. quejarse de. Cause to —
Compatriot, n., compatriota. motivo(s) para quejarse por- ;

Compel, .v., compeler, obligar, qué quejarse.


precisar. To be led to, verse — Complaint, n., queja mal, enfer- ;

obligado {or precisado) a verse medad (ailment). Cause (or



;

eii la necesidad de. ground) for , motivo (s) de


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queja. To lodge a — ,
quejarse Comply, v., cumplir, llenar. To —
(de) ; presentar una demanda with, cumplir (con), llenar,
en justicia. acceder a, conformarse a, some-
Complement, n., complemento, terse a,acomodarse a. To —
colmo. —
of hands, dotación with your wish, llenar [or cum-
de un buque, tripulación. plir con) su deseo.
Complete, a., completo, entero, Compose, componer ajusfar,
v.,
cabal, perfecto, acabado. To be
concertar, reglar. d of,
;


Complete, v., completar, concluir, componerse de. d of, com- —
acabar perfeccionar.
; To — puesto de.
the misfortune, para colmo de Composite, a., compuesto, mixto.
desgracia. To consider (an Composition, n., composición,
order) as
(un pedido).

dar por completado
, compuesto convención, ave-
;

nencia, acomodamiento (bank-


Completely, adv., completamente, rupt's ——
) concordato arreglo, ;
;

por completo. ajuste. A of 5s. in the ¿, una


Completion, n., complemento, composición de 25 por ciento.
cumplimiento, completo, colmo, Compositive, a., componente.
resto, acabamiento termina- ; Compositor, n., compositor, ca-
ción, liquidación. jista (printing).
Complex, a., complexo, compli- Composure, n., compostura, sere-
cado, enredado. nidad, tranquilidad.
Complexion, n., tez, cutis (skin) Compound, a., compuesto «.,
aspecto, carácter (aspect or
;

mezcla, compuesto. — ;

interest,
character) complexión (frame).
; interés compuesto ; réditos de
Compliance, n., complacencia, los réditos.
consentimiento, sumisión, con- Compound, v., componer compo-
formidad. In —
wáth, conforme nerse, arreglarse, avenirse.
;

con, de conformidad con. Comprehend, v., comprender, con-


Compliant, a., atento, cortés, tener, encerrar ; entender, ex-
complaciente. plicarse.
Complicate, v., complicar, enredar, Comprehensible, a., comprensible,
embrollar, confundir,
mezclar. inteligible.
— d, complicado, enredado, in- Comprehension, n., comprensión,
trincado, [enredo. inteligencia.
Complication, n., complicación, Comprehensive, a., comprensivo,
Compliment, n., cumpHmiento, inclusivo (large) cuantioso.
cumplido. —
s, saludos, recuer-
;

Comprehensiveness, n., extensión,


dos, memorias. My s to Mr. — comprensión, alcance, perspi-
J., mis saludos al Sr. J. salude ; cacia.
Vd. en mi nombre al Sr. J. Compress, v., comprimir, apretar,
— s of the Season, deseo [or condensar, prensar. ed, com- —
deseamos) a Vd.(s) todo género primido, prensado.
de feliciciades (durante el año Compression, n., compresión.
que entra). Comprise, v., comprender, conte-
Compliment, v., cumplimentar ;
ner, incluir, encerrar.
dar parabienes (por). Compromise, n., compromiso, con-
Complimentary, a., cumplido, ha- venio, arreglo. To make a —
lagüeño (pleasing), cumplimen- transigir.
tero. — ticket, billete obse- Compromise, v., comprometer ;

quiado. I
comprometerse, allanarse (to ;

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expose to danger) arriesgar, negocio en marcha. A paying


exponer, comprometer (to ;
— , un buen negocio.
give way) transigir, someterse Concern, v., concerner, tocar,
a un compromiso. ed, com- — atañer, interesar. To oneself —
prometido. about, interesarse en {or por).
Compulsion, n., compulsión, co- To be much —
ed, estar muy
acción. On por fuerza. — interesado {or inquieto). To
Compulsory, a., compulsorio, obli-

,

be —
ed in, estar interesado [or

gatorio. law, ley coactiva. comprometido) en. To be ed
— sale, venta forzosa. about (or sorry), sentir. As far
Compunction, n., compunción, as I am —
ed, yo por mi por ;

contrición. mi parte en cuanto a mi por


; ;

Computation, n., computación, lo que toca a mí. The parties


cómputo, cálculo. — ed, los interesados. On ac-
Compute, V., computar, contar, count of whom it may por —
calcular, estimar. To be d at, — cuenta de quien corresponda.
,

calcularse en. Concerning, a., tocante a, res-


Con, adv., contra. Neither pro pecto a, (en lo) concerniente a,
nor — ni a favor ni en contra.
, por lo que toca a, acerca de.
Concave, a., cóncavo, hueco. Concert, n.,concierto, convenio.
Concavity, n., concavidad. In — with, de concierto {or
Conceal, v., esconder, ocultar, inteligencia) con ; de man-
callar, tapar, disimular. [dor. común.
Concealer, n., ocultador, encubri- Concert, v., concertar, acordar,
Concealing, n., escondimiento, ajusfar. —
ed, de mancomún.
ocultación disimulo ; encu- ; Concertina, n., concertina.
brimiento (of something stolen). Concession, n., concesión, licencia,
Concealment, n., ocultación, encu- cesión, rebaja. in the price, —
brimiento escondite.
; concesión [or rebaja) en el
Concede, v., conceder, asentar, precio.
convenir, admitir rebajar. ; Concessionaire, n., concesionario.
Conceit, n., vanidad, presunción ;
Conciliate, v., conciliar, granjear,
concepto, imaginación. To be ganar.
out of —
with, perder el gusto Conciliation, n., conciliación.
por. To put one out of with, — Conciliatory, a., reconciliatorio.
disgustar(le) de. Concise, a., conciso, breve.
Conceited, a., afectado, vano, Concisely, adv., concisamente.
presumido. Conciseness, n., concisión, breve-
Conceivable, a., concebible. dad.
Conceive,!'., concebir, comprender, Conclude, v., concluir, terminar ;

imaginar, pensar. decidir, inferir resolverse (a)


; ;

Concentrate, v., concentrar ; limi- acabar, finalizar.


tarse (a). Conclusion, n., conclusión, termi-
Concentration, n., concentración. nación, término, ñn, remate
Conception, n., concepción, idea, consecuencia. To bring to a — ;

concepto conocimiento, com- concluir, terminar. To come to



;

prensión. the sacar en limpio, resolver,


Concern, n. negocio, ocupación,
,

resolverse (a). In en con- — ,

asunto, empresa, interés ;


clusión.
(anxiety) t inquietud, senti- Conclusive, a., concluyente, deci-
miento, pesar. A going ,'_un — sivo, conclusivo, final.

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Concoct, v., inventar, trazar, pro- good (or sound) bien aeon — ,

yectar, preparar. dicionado, en buen estado. On


Concoction, n., invención, maqui- — that, con tal (de) que, bajo
nación, trama mezcla. (or con) la condición de que.

;

Concord, n., concordia, armonía. The s (terms), las condiciones.


Concordance, n., concordancia, —
s of sale, condiciones de
conformidad. In with, en — venta.
consonancia con. Conditional, a., condicional.
Concourse, n., concurso, concu- Conditionally, adv., condicional-
rrencia, junta. mente.
Concrete, a., concreto cuajado ; ; Condole, v., condolerse, dolerse,
n., concreta. simpatizar con, dar el pésame.
Concrete, v., cuajar, unirse, jun- Condolence, n., condolencia, com-
tarse, concretar cubrir con pasión, lástima, dolor, pésame.
cemento (or
;

argamasa). Letter of —
carta de pésame.

,

Concur, v., concurrir, convenir, Conduce, v., conducir. To to,


conformarse, estar de acuerdo, ser a propósito para, producir,
estar conforme, dar (su) con- servir (para), contribuir (a).
sentimiento. Conducive, a., conducente, opor-
Concurrence, n., concurrencia, tuno, útil, conveniente. to, —
combinación, auxilio asenti- ventajoso para, en favor de.
miento, consentimiento, apro-
;

To be —
to, convenir a.
bación, anuencia. Conduct, M. (behaviour), conducta,
Concurrent, a., concurrente, con- proceder (of a business) ma-
;

comitante. nejo, gestión, gobierno, con-


Concussion, «., concusión, con- ducción, sistema.
moción. Conduct, v., conducir, guiar, diri-
Condemn, v., condenar, censurar, gir, manejar, correr con, en-
desaprobar, sentenciar. ed — cargarse de. [director.
as unseaworthy, condenado Conductor, m., conductor, guía.
como inservible. Conduit, n., conducto encañado, ;

Condemnation, condenación.
n., caño, tubo, cañería, tubería.
Condemnatory, a., condenatorio. Cone, n., cono. wheel, rueda —
Condensation, n., condensación. cónica. —
shaped, cónico, en
Condense, v., condensar, compen- forma de cono.
diar, comprimir abreviar. Confection, n., confitura, confec-
—d mük,leche
;

condensada ción, dulce.


{or concentrada). Confectionery, n., confitura, con-
Condensing, p. a., condensante. fite, dulce confitería.
— engine, máquina de conden- Confer, v., confiar, conferir
;

ha-
sación. blar. To —
a favour, favorecer.
;

Condescend, v., condescender, dig- To — (something upon some-



narse, consentir. body), conferir, otorgar. To
Condescension, n., condescenden- with, conferenciar (hablar or
cia. platicar) con, ponerse al habla
Condiment, n., condimento, ade- con.
rezo, guiso, salsa. Conference, n., conferencia, con-
Condition, n., condición, estado, versación .

cualidad, situación, circunstan- Confess, v., confesar, reconocer.


cias. In bad —
mal acondi- , Confession, n., confesión, recono-:
Qionado, en mal estado. In cimiento.

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Confide, v., confiar, encomendar. — to, atenerse a, someterse {or


To — in (a person) fiarse de (una sujetarse) a. To — with,

,

persona.) To to (our) care, conformarse con, estar conforme


confiar (nos), poner entre (nues- con.
tras) manos. Conformable, a., conforme, seme-
Confidence, confianza, ánimo.
n., jante, conveniente sumiso.
In — bajo reserva. In strict Conformably, adv., conforme-
;


,

, bajo {or con) la mayor mente.


reserva. Conformity, n., conformidad, con-
Confident, a., cierto, seguro, con- veniencia. In conforme. —
fiado. — confiando en. To
of, In —
\vith, en conformidad con,
,

be —(that), tener {or abrigar) conforme con.


la confianza (seguridad or con- Confound, v., confundir, enredar,
vicción) de que. mezclar.
Confidential, confidencial, de
a., Confront, v., confrontar, afrontar,
confianza, secreto, particular, hacer frente a cotejar, com-
reservado. Strictly bajo la — parar. To —
with, poner de-
;

mayor reserva. clerk, apo- — ,

lante.
derado. Confuse, v., confundir, desconcer-
'

Confidentially, adv., en confianza. tar, turbar. —


d, confundido,
To treat —
hacer el uso más
, confuso.
discreto de. . . Confusion, n., confusión, desorden.
Confidently, adv., confidentemente, Confutation, n., confutación, refu-
confiadamente. \Ve hope, — tación.
tenemos {or abrigamos) la con- Confute, V., confutar, impugnar,
fianza (de que). refutar.
Confine, v., confinar, limitar ; Congeal, v., congelar, helar, cua-
restringir, estrechar, reducir jar congelarse, helarse, cua-
encerrar. To oneself to,— ;

jarse.
;

limitarse {or concretarse) Congealment,n., congelación.


— d (for space), apretado.
a.
Congenial, a., congenial, análogo,
Confirm, v., confirmar, comprobar, simpático.
corroborar, ratificar. ed — Congest, v., acumular, amontonar,
(inveterate), inveterado, con- atascar. ed, apretado, api-
sumado. To be —
ed (a report, ñado abrumado, abarrotado,
;

etc.), confirmarse, realizarse. aglomerado.


Confirmation, n., confirmación, Congestion,^ n., aglomeración, des-
prueba, testimonio. barajuste, abarrotamiento, atas-
Confirmatory, a., confirmativo, camiento, plétora de mercan-
confirmatorio. cías.
Confiscate, v., confiscar. Conglomerate, v., conglomerar,
Confiscation, n., confiscación, co- aglomerar.
miso. Conglomeration, n., conglomera-
Conflagration, n., conflagración, ción, mezcla.
incendio. Congratulate, v., congratular, feli-
Conflict, n., conflicto, combate, citar.
contienda. [dictorio. Congratulation, n., congratulación,
Conflict, v., luchar. — ing, contra- fehcitación, enhorabuena.
Coníorm, v., conformar, ajusfar, " congestión "
1 The Spanish word
concordar conformarse, alla-
;
is used in a medical sense, but it is also
narse, sujetarse, someterse. To occasionally used in a commercial sense.

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Congratulatory, a., congratulato- Connoisseur, n., conocedor, perito,


rio. inteligente.
Congregate, v., congregar, convo- Conquer, v., conquistar, vencer,
car, reunir juntarse.
;
domar, superar. [tador.
Congregation, n., congregación, Conqueror, n., vencedor, conquis-
concurso, asamblea, agregado. Conquest, n., conquista.
Congress, n., congreso. Conscience, n., conciencia.
Conical, a., cónico. [ción. Conscientious, a., concienzudo.
Conjecture, n., conjetura, suposi- Conscientiously, adv., concienzu-
Conjecture, v., conjeturar, .sos- damente, en conciencia.
pechar, [pronosticar com- Conscious, a., consciente, conoce-
prender.
;

dor, sabedor. To be of, saber, —


Conjoin, v., juntar, unir ; unirse, conocer, estar convencido de.
ligarse. Consciously, adv., a sabiendas,
Conjoint, a., asociado. sinceramente.
Conjointly, adv., unidamente, con- Consciousness, n., conocimiento,
juntamente, de mancomún. conciencia.
Conjunction, n., conjunción, unión. Consecutive, a., consecutivo, con-
Conjunctly, adv., juntamente. siguiente, sucesivo, seguido.
Conjuncture, n., conjuntura oca- ; Consecutively, adv., consecutiva'
sión, sazón, crisis. mente.
Connect, v., juntar, unir, atar, Consent, n., consentimiento, apro-
enlazar. To be —
ed, unirse, bación, acuerdo. By mutual —
juntarse, asociarse. To be ed — de común acuerdo.
•,

with, estar relacionado con, Consent, v., consentir, asentir. To


estar en relaciones con, relacio- —to ... consentir en, asentir
,

narse con, tener relaciones con ; a, acceder a permitir, con- ;

tener que ver con, tocar a. ceder.


Well —
ed, de buena familia. Consequence, n., consecuencia,
Connecting, p.a., de conexión, importancia. In de [or por) —
n., conexión, unión. rod, — consiguiente en [or por) con-
,

biela, barra de conexión, biela secuencia. In


;

of, debido a, —
motriz, manubrio de biela. — en consecuencia de. Of —
link, eslabón, enganche, co- considerable, importante, de
rredera. importancia, de momento (en-
Connection, n., conexión, corres- tidad or peso) To take the .s, —
pondencia, enlace atadura, atenerse a las consecuencias.

;

trabazón ; relación ; empalme The is ... , resulta que.


(rail.) ;
(of customers) rela- Consequent, a., consiguiente.
ciones, clientela; (of trains) Consequential, a., consecutivo,
enlace, empalme (of rela-
; consiguiente, importante.
tions or family) parentesco, Consequently, adv., por consi-
familia. Business s, rela- — guiente, en consecuencia, por
ciones mercantiles. In wth, — (lo) tanto, de resultas.
tocante a, en relación a. To be Conservation, n., conservación,
in —
\vith, tener relaciones con, preservación.
relacionarse con. Conservative, a., conservador.
Connivance, n., connivencia, disi- Conservatory, a., conservatorio;
mulo. 71., invernáculo, conservatorio.

Connive, v., permitir, disimular, Conserve, v., conservar, cuidar,


hacer la vista gorda. guardar,
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Consider, v., considerar, pensar, Consist, v., consistir. To of, —


meditar, reflexionar creer consistir en, componerse {or
mirar por (to look after) To
;

.
— ;

constar) de, estar compuesto de.


it an honour, tener a honra. Consistency, n., consistencia, con-
He is ed a — es tenido por
. . formidad.

,

. .Without ing sin . . , Consistent, a., consistente, con-


contar, sin tener en cuenta. veniente, conforme conse- ;

Considerable, a., considerable, im- cuente, sólido, compatible. To


portante, notable, cuantioso be — with, convenir a, confor-
de consideración. sums, — ;

marse con, estar acorde {or de


fuertes sumas, sumas crecidas acuerdo) con.
{or considerables). Consistently, adv., consecuente-
Considerably, adv., considerable- mente, conformemente.
mente, notablemente ; mucho, Consol. See Consols.
muy. Consolation, n., consolación, con-
Considerate, a., considerado, mi- suelo.
rado atento, discreto, mode-
; Consolatory, a., consolador, con-
rado. solatorio.
Considerately, adv., con considera- Console, v., consolar, confortar,
ción, consideradamente, pru- aliviar.
dentemente.
Consideration, «., consideración,
Consolidate,
capitalizar.
v.,
—consolidar,
d debts, deuda
fijar,

reflexión, estudio, miramiento(s), capitalizada.


importancia, valor, mérito ; Consols, n.pl., consolidados, papel
compensación, recompensa res- del estaclo, deuda consolidada.

;

peto, razón. To take into Consonance, n., consonancia, con-


tomar en consideración, tener formidad.
en cuenta, cuidar de. In of, — Consonant, a., consonante, con-
en vista de, en consideración forme n., consonante.
;

de, en atención a, mediante. Consort, n., consorte, compañero,


For your —
para que Vd. lo
,

— socio ; esposo, esposa.


estudie (or examine) Out of . Consort, v., asociarse.
for, por consideración a, por Conspicuous, a., conspicuo, no-
respeto a. Upon more mature table, claro, aparente, eminente.
— después de reflexionarlo Conspicuousness, n., claridad,
bien.
,

On (or upon) no bajo — . fama, nombre.


ningún concepto. Conspiracy, n., conspiración, tra-
Considering, prep. & conj., en ma.
atención a, en consideración a, Conspire, v., conspirar, maquinar,
visto que, a causa de, en razón tramar.
a, puesto que. Constable, n., agente de policía,
Consign, v., consignar, enviar ;
policía, guardia, comisario.
ceder, transferir, entregar. Constancy, n., constancia, per-
Consignation, n., consignación. severancia, firmeza.
Consignee, n., consignatario, co- Constant, a., constante, continuo,
rresponsal. firme.
Consigner, n., consignador, remi- Constantly, adv., constantemente.
tente. Consternation, n., consternación.
Consignment, «., consignación, Constituent, n., elector, votante
remesa, envío. On en con- — -, constituyente ; comitente ;
;

a.,
signación. constituyente.
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Constitute, v., constituir, señalar, Contagious, a., contagioso.


componer. Contain, v., contener, caber, com-
Constitution, n., constitución, prender, incluir, encerrar re-
complexión, temperamento. primir, refrenar. To be ed in, — ;

Constitutional, a., constitucional. caber. —


ing, conteniendo.
Constrain, v., constreñir, obligar, Contango, n., diferencia, reporte,
restringir, impedir, apretar. report (Fr.).
Constraint,n., constreñimiento, Contemplate, í;., contemplar, medi-
apremio, compulsión incomo- ; tar ; intentar, formar intención,
didad. proyectar.
Constrict, v., constreñir, apretar, Contemplation, n., contemplación,
ligar, estrechar, encoger. estudio, consideración, pro-
Constriction, n., contracción, en- yecto, expectación.
cogimiento. Contemporary, a. & n., contempo-
Construct, v., construir, edificar, ráneo, coetáneo.
idear. Contempt, n., desprecio, menos-
Construction, n., construcción ;
precio, desdén. of court,—
interpretación, sentido. To put contumacia, rebeldía.
a \vrong —
on ... interpretar , Contemptible, a., despreciable.
mal. Contemptuous, a., desdeñoso, des-
Constructive, a., constructivo. preciador, ofensivo.
Constructor, n., constructor. Contend, v. (to maintain), afirmar,
Construe, v., construir explicar, pretender, sostener (to strug-
interpretar.
;

gle) contender, disputar. To


;


Consul, «., cónsul. for, concurrir a. To with, ——
Consular, a., consular. certifi- — luchar con, altercar. ing
cate, certificado consular. — parties, las partes contenciosas
fees, derechos consulares. — {or litigantes).
invoice, factura consular. Content, a., contento, satisfecho ;

Consulate, Consulship, n., consu- n., contento, contentamiento,


lado. satisfacción. To be with, —
Consult, v., consultar; aconsejarse contentarse con. [complacer.
con [or de), examinar ;
(to Content, v., contentar, satisfacer,
consider) considerar, proteger. Contented, a., contento, satisfecho.
To — with, asesorarse con, To be —
with, contentarse con.
aconsejarse con. Contention, n., contención, con-
Consultation, n., consulta, junta, tienda, altercación, pretensión.
deliberación. To have a — Contentious, a., contencioso, liti-
\vith, aconsejarse con. gioso.
Consume, v., consumir, gastar, Contentment, n., contento, con-
agotar, absorber. [prador. tentamiento.
Consumer, n., consumidor, com- Contents, «., contenido, tabla de
Consummate, a., consumado. materias. Table of tabla de —
Consummation, n., consumación, materias. —
unknown, se
,

fin. ignora el contenido.


Consumption, n., consumo, con- Contest, n., contienda, disputa,
sunción. altercación.
Contact, n., contacto, relación. Contest, V., contestar, disputar,
To come into —
^vith, tener litigar, contender, competir ;
(or estar en) relaciones con, negar, oponerse a, poner en
rozarse con. tela de juicio.

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Contestable, a., contestable, dis- en tratos por. The ing parties, —


putable, dudoso. laspartes contratantes, los
Contestant, n., contestante, dispu- contratantes.
tador, litigante. Contraction, n., contracción abre- ;

Contestation, n., contestación. viatura.


Context, n., contexto, contenido, Contractor, m., contratante, con-
contextura. tratista, asentista.
Contiguity, n., contigüidad. Contradict, v., contradecir, refutar.
Contiguous, a., contiguo, junto, Contradiction, n., contradicción,
colindante. oposición.
Continent, n., continente. On the Contradictory, a., contradictorio,

-
, en el continente. contrario.
Continental, a., continental, del Contradistinction, n., contradis-
continente. tinción. In ,

por oposición.
Contingency, n., contingencia, Contrary, a., contrario, opuesto ;

caso, casualidad, eventualidad. n., contrario adv., contra,


Contingent, a., contingente, ca- contrariamente.
;

On the —
sual, accidental n., contin- al contrario, por el contrario.
gencia, casualidad
;

contin- To the —en contra, de lo



; ,

gente, cuota. To be on, contrario. Unless advised to


depender de. the — salvo aviso al contrario,
,

Continual, a., continuo, frecuente. hasta que (reciba) contraorden.


Continually, adv., continuamente, Contrast, n., contraste, oposición,
de continuo, sin cesar. diferencia.
Continuance, n., continuación, Contrast, v., contrastar, hacer con-
duración, permanencia. traste, comparar, cotejar,
Continuation, n., continuación, oponer.
duración, serie. Contravene, v., contravenir, in-
Continue, v., continuar, seguir, quebrantar.
fringir, violar,
durar, permanecer prolongar. ;
Contravention, w., contravención,
Continuity, n., continuidad, con- infracción.
tinuación, unión, enlace. Contribute, v., contribuir. To —
Continuous, a., continuo. to, contribuir a, redundar en.
Contour, n., contorno, perfil. Contribution, n., contribución,
Contra, prep., contra. account, — cuota, suscripción.^
cuenta en contra. Contributive, a., contribuyente,
Contraband, contrabando, ma-
n., contribuidor.
tute. —

géneros {or
goods, Contributor, n., contribuidor, con-
mercancías) de contrabando. tribu^^ente.
Contract, n., contrato, pacto, con- Contrivance, n., idea, medio, plan,
venio contrata, escritura. By concepto, combinación, inven-

;

por contrato. By private ción, mecanismo.


— ,

en venta privada, por con-


, Contrive, v., idear, lograr, proyec-

trato reservado, privadamente. tar, inventar, concertar. To
Railway —
abono {or pase) del
, to, lograr, encontrar medios de,
ferrocarril. darse maña para.
Contract, v., contraer, estrechar, Control, n., freno, sujeción, poder,
encoger contraerse, encogerse
; ;
autoridad, dominio, mando ;

(to arrange or bargain) con- dirección, gestión, registro. To


tratar, pactar. To for, con- — have under one's disponer — ,

tratar, hacer contratas, estar de, tener a su disposición.


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Beyond our —
ajeno a nuestra
, Converse, v., conversar, platicar.
voluntad. Owing to circum- Conversion, n., conversión, mu-
stances over which we have no danza.
— por fuerza mayor. To have Convert, v., convertir, transmutar.
no
,

— over, no poder refrenar. To — into cash, vender, cam-


Control, v., reprimir, refrenar, biar.
gobernar, mandar inspec- ; Convertible, a., convertible, trans-
cionar, vigilar, manejar, regis- mutable.
trar, celar. Convex, a., convexo.
Controller, v., contralor, director, Convey, v., encaminar, trans-
superintendente. portar, conducir, llevar tras- ;

Coutrollershlp, n., contraloría. mitir, ceder, trasferir, traspa-


Controversial, a., contencioso. sar ; (to communicate) comu-
Controversy, n., controversia, dis- nicar, participar, expresar,
puta. hacer extensivo ;
(to contain
Controvert, v., controvertir, dis- or to hint) contener, dar a
putar. entender.
Controvertible, a., controvertible, Conveyance, n., conducción, trans-
disputable. porte, trasmisión, vía, ocasión,
Contumacy, n., contumacia, rebel- buque (of property) traspaso,
;

día, terquedad, obstinación. traslación escritura de tras-



;

Contusion, n., contusión, magulla- paso. Deed of , escritura de


miento. cesión {or de traspaso), trasla-
Conundrum, n., enigma. ción de dominio.
Convalescent, a., convaleciente. Conveyancer, n., escribano, no-
Convene, v., convocar, juntar, tario.
citar. Conveyer, n., conductor, portador.
Convenience, n., conveniencia, co- Convict, v., convencer, declarar
modidad, oportunidad. At your culpable, condenar ; confutar,
early —
en primera oportuni-
, refutar.
dad. At your cuando le(s) — , Conviction, n., convicción, confu-
sea cómodo, como más le(s) con- tación.
venga, con toda comodidad. At Convince, v., convencer, persuadir.
jfour earliest — , cuanto antes, To be —
d, convencerse, estar
lo (más) antes posible. See Suit. convencido {or persuadido).
Convenient, a., conveniente, có- Convincing, a., convincente.
modo, oportuno. To be — Convoke, v., convocar, citar, jun-
convenir, ser conveniente. To tar, reunir.
make (it) to —hallar . . , Convoy, n., convoy, escolta.
modo de. Convoy, v., convoyar, escoltar.
Conveniently, adv., conveniente- Convulse, v., convulsar, agitar.
mente, bien. Convulsion, n., convulsión.
Convention, n., convención, asam- Cook, n., cocinero, cocinera.
blea convenio, ajuste.
; Cook, v., cocinar, guisar.
Conventional, a., convencional. Cookery, n., arte de cocina.
Conversant, a., versado, experi- Cooking, n., cocina. apparatus, —
mentado, práctico, familiar, batería de cocina. stove, —
conocedor (de). To be quite — estufa-cocina, cocinilla de gas.
with, conocer a fondo {or bien) . Cool, a., frío, fresco ; atrevido.
Conversation, n., conversación, Cool, v., enfriar(se), refrescar (se),
conferencia. I
entibiar (se), moderar (se).

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Cooler, n., enfriador, garapiñera ; Copper, v., dar (or recibir) forro de
refrigerante. cobre, encobrar.
Cool-headed, a., sereno. Copperas, n., caparrosa.
Cooliug, a., refrescante, fresco, Coppice, n., soto, tallar.
refrigerativo. Copy, n., copia, traslado, dupli-
Coolly, adv., frescamente. cado, ejemplar, muestra. oí —
Coolness, n., fresco, frío, frialdad, a book or newspaper, ejemplar.
serenidad, sangre fría. A fair —
copia en limpio.

,

Coop, n., caponera, gallinero, Carbon copia de carbón.


,

jaula. Press —
copia de prensa.
— ,

Coop, v., enjaular. Rough ; borrador. A true —


Cooper, n., tonelero. un
ñel traslado.
Cooperage, n., tonelero, toneleros. Copy, v., copiar, trasladar, imitar,
Co-operatc, v., cooperar, contri- hacer una copia.
buir. Copy-book, n., cuaderno de escri-
Co-operation, n., cooperación, con- tura copiador de cartas.
;

curso. Copyhold, n., arrendamiento tem-


Co-operatíve, a., cooperativo, co- poral, tenencia de tierras por
operante. — stores, asociación censo (or por feudo).
de consumidores. Copying, n., (el) copiar. book, —
Cooperage, n., tonelero, toneleros. copiador de cartas. clerk, —
Coopering, n., tonelería, compos- escribiente, copiante. ink, —
turas. tinta de copiar. —
paper, papel
Cop, n., penacho, manojito de de copiar. —
press, prensa de
hilos canilla, espolín. (or para) copiar copiador de
;

Copal, n., copal, goma copal. cartas. India-rubber


;

sheets, —
Copartner, n., compañero, con- hojas de goma para copiar.
socio, asociado. Copyist, n., copiante, copista.
Copartnership, n., compañía, so- Copyright, m., propiedad literaria,
ciedad, asociación. propiedad del autor, derechos
Cope, V., disputar, poder. To — de autor.
with, competir con, poder con ; Coral, n., coral. [lina.
hacer frente {or cara) a, pro- Coralline, a., coralino n., cora- ;

veer a. Cord, n., cuerda, cabo, cordel,


Copier, n., copiante, copista ;
cordón. Printed , s (name of a —
copiador. cloth), gasa acordonada estam-
Copious, a., copioso, abundante, pada. — maker, cordelero.
numeroso(s). Cord, v., encordelar, afianzar, atar
Copper, n., cobre (boiler) calde- con cordeles.
rón, caldera grande.
;

money, — Cordage, n., cordaje, cabos.


dinero en calderilla, calderilla, Cordial, a., cordial, sincero «.,
moneda de cobre. —
bottomed,
— cordial.
;

fondos forrados de cobre. Cordiality, n., cordialidad, sin-


lined, forrado de cobre. in — ceridad.
sheets, chapas (or planchas) de Cordovan (Cordwain), n., cordo-
cobre. —
fastened, empernado bán.
de cobre. —
plate, lámina (or Corduroy, n., pana, corderoy.
plancha) de cobre. plate — Core, n., corazón, fondo.
prints, estampas, láminas, gra- Cork, n., alcornoque corcho,
bados. —
smith, calderero. tapón (for bottles).
;

— sole,
— works, fábrica de cobre. suela de corcho.
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Cork, v., tapar botellas con — with, tener correspondencia


corchos, tapar. con, a, ponerse en
escribir
Corkscrew, n., tirabuzón, saca- comunicación con, entenderse
corchos. con. ^ing —
with, que co-
Corn, n., grano, trigo, cereales. rresponde con. ing to, —
Indian — maíz. — exchange, correspondiente a.
maizena. —
,

lonja. flour, Correspondence, n., correspon-


field,sembrado. loft, — gra- dencia; relación. To enter into
nero. —
market, mercado de — with, entablar correspon-
granos. —
merchant, comer-
— dencia con. To conduct the ——
ciante de granos, triguero. llevar la correspondencia.
mili, molino de trigo. (cal- — clerk, encargado de (la) co-
losity), callo. — plaster, rrespondencia.
emplasto para los callos. Correspondent, a., correspon-
Corned, a., salado, conservado en diente, conforme, conveniente
salmuera. —
beef, carne de «., correspondiente, correspon-
;

vaca en media salmuera. sal.


Corner, n., ángulo, esquina (out- Corridor, n., corredor.
side), rincón (inside) margen ; ; Corroborate, v., corroborar, con-
(S.E.) acaparamiento, acopio, firmar, dar la razón (a).
monopolio. In a en situa- — Corroboration, n., corroboración,
ción dificil. To make a in the
,

— confirmación. [tar.
market, acaparar. Corrode, v., corroer, roer, desgas-
Corner, v., arrinconar, poner en Corrosion, n., corrosión.
situación difícil (the market) ;
Corrosive, a. & n., corrosivo.
monopolizar, acaparar. Corrugate, v., arrugar, plegar,
Cornet, w., corneta. acanalar. d iron, hierro —
Cornice, n., cornisa, sobrepuerta. acanalado.
Coronation, «., coronación. Corrupt, a., corrompido, corrupto ;

Corporal, a., corporal, corpóreo ; podrido.


n., cabo, caporal. Corrupt, v., corromper sobornar. ;

Corporate, a., colectivo, de cor- Corruption, n., corrupción so- ;

poración. borno.
Corporation, n., corporación, a3'un- Corset, n., corsé.
tamiento, cabildo. Cosmetic, a. & n., cosmético.
Corpse, n., cadáver. Cosmopolitan, a. & n., cosmopolita.
Correct, a., correcto, exacto, con- Cost, n., coste, costo, precio ;

forme, justo, cabal. Examined gastos, expensas costa, daño,


— —
;

and found examinada y pérdida. At al costo, a coste



, ,

encontrada conforme. y costas. First coste de pro- ,

Correct, corregir, rectificar, ducción (or de compra). Prime


enmendar.
v.,

ed invoice, fac- — precio de fábrica, el costo.
tura rectificada {or corregida). — ,

price, precio de costo (or de


Correction, n., corrección, en- fábrica). At prime a coste —

,

mienda. y costas. Average precio


Corrective, a., correctivo. medio. — , insurance
,

and
Correctly, adv., correctamente. freight, costo, flete y seguro.
Correctness, n., conformidad, ex- To my — a mis expensas. At
actitud, corrección, precisión. all — ,

a todo trance.
Correspond, v., corresponder, car- Cost, v.,
^s,

— what
costar, valer. it
tearse estar de acuerdo.
; To may, cueste lo que cueste.
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Costly, a., costoso, caro, dispen- Count, v., contar, calcular, enu-
dioso. merar. To ( —threads), • • •


Costume, n., traje, vestido. contar, tener ( hilos). To
. . .

Cosy, a., cómodo, agradable. on ... contar con.


, . .

Cot, n., camita {or cuna) para Countenance, n. (face), rostro,


niño ; catre. cara, semblante (support) pa-
;

Cottage, n., casa, quinta, casucha, trocinio, amparo, protección,


casa de campo. favor, apoyo.
Cotter, -n., chaveta, pasador. Countenance, v., sostener, apoyar,
Cotton, n., algodón. bagging, — favorecer, patrocinar, fomentar.
lienzo de algodón para sacos. Counter, n., contador, mostrador
— goods, géneros de algodón. adv., contra, al contrario. — ;

s,
— gin, almarra, desmotadora tantos, fichas. Over the — al

,

de algodón. fabric, tejido de menudeo, en la tienda. To run


algodón. —
plant, algodonero, — oponerse.
,

algodonal. —
market, mercado

Counteract, v., contrariar, mitigar,
algodonero. —
mili, hilandería contrarrestar, estorbar, frustrar.
de algodón. —
waste, desper- Counterbalance, «., contrapeso,
dicios (or borras) de algodón. equilibrio.
— spinner, hilandero de algo- Counterbalance, v., contrapesar,
dón. —
trade, comercio de contrabalancear indemnizar

;

algodones. Raw algodón en , (de).


rama. Spool —
hilo de algodón
,

— Countercharge, n., recriminación.


en carreteles {or canillas). Counterdeed, n., contraescritura.
wool, algodón en rama, lana de Counterfeit, n., impostura, falsifi-
algodón guata, huata.
;
— cación, contrahacimiento a., ;

yarn, hilaza de algodón, hilo de contrahecho, fingido, falsificado,


torzal. American algodón — , fraudulento. —
coin, moneda
americano. Egyptian falsa.
algodón egipcio. [descanso. Counterfeit, v., falsear, contraha-
Couch, n., canapé, lecho, silla de cer, falsificar, forjar, imitar.
Couch, v., acostarse. To in — Counterfoil, n., matriz, talón,
writing, poner por escrito. Well duplicado.
— ed, bien redactado {or con- Countermand, v., contramandar,
cebido). desmandar, revocar, invalidar,
Cough, n., tos. dar contraorden.
Cough, v., toser. Countermark, n., contramarca.
Council, n., concilio, consejo, Counter-offer, n., contraoferta.
ayuntamiento. Counter- order, n., contraorden.
Councillor, n., concejal, consejero. Counterpane, n., colcha de cama,
Counsel, n. (advice), consejo, sobrecama, cubrecama, cober-
aviso, parecer ; (barrister) abo- tor.
gado. Counterpart, n., contraparte, ta-
Counsel, v., aconsejar. lón, duplicado, copia, traslado.
Counsellor, n., consejero, aconse- Counterpoise, n., contrapeso, equi-
jador, abogado. librio.
Count, n., cuenta, cálculo conteo Counterpoise, v., contrapesar, con-
(oí threads), hilazas. Fine s,
;

— trabalancear.
hilados en fino hilazas finas, Counter-proof, n., contraprueba.
hilos finos. Coarse
;

— s, hilos Countersign, n., contraseña.


gruesos. Countersign, v., refrendar.
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Counter-siguature, n., contrafirma, curso, dejar correr [or seguir)


refrendata. sus trámites. In — of time,
Counter-statement, n., aserto con- con el tiempo. The second —
trario. (of a book), la segunda parte.
Counting-glass,
Counting-house,
«., cuenta-hilos. Court, n., corte, palacio ( of ;

despacho, es- n., justice), tribunal (de justicia).
critorio, caja, oficina (de con- — of Appeal, tribunal de ape-
tabilidad). lación. —
of Bankruptcy,
Countless, a., innumerable, sin tribunal de quiebras. Mar- —
número. tial, consejo de guerra. To
Country, n., país, campo, tierra appeal to a higher —
interponer

; ,

campiña, provincia, región, co- recurso. Supreme consejo


marca. Up
—man, al interior. — , [or tribunal) supremo. yard,
,


paisano, compatriota, patio. —
dress, traje de corte.
aldeano. -
house, casa de— —
plaster, tafetán inglés. See
campo, granja, quinta. seat, — Police.
sitio, casa de campo. Court, v., solicitar.
County, n., condado. bank, — Courteous, a., cortés.
banco provincial [or de pro- Courtesy, «., cortesía.
vincia). —
court, juzgado de Cousin, n., primo.
primera instancia (Eng.) el ; Cover, n., cubierta, envoltorio,
juzgado del condado. embalaje, tapa (lid), cobertura,
Couple, 11., par pareja, matri- ; (deposit) los fondos. of a —
monio. letter, cubierta de una carta,
Couple,
enganchar.
v., parear, unir, juntar, sobre, sobrescrito. Under —
bajo cubierta, bajo sobre.
Coupling, n., lazo, unión, en- Under —
(pretext) of, so capa
ganche. —
pin, pasador del de. Under (or in) separate —
enganche. —
link, enganche. en sobre aparte. Insurance —
Courage, n., coraje, ánimo, valor. póliza.
To lose —
desanimarse. To Cover, v., cubrir, tapar, ocultar

,
;

take cobrar ánimo.


, abrigar, proteger (to enclose)
;

Courier, n., correo, expreso. acompañar (to meet or supply


;

Course, n., corrida, curso, carrera, funds) cubrir, reembolsar, en-


transcurso, desarrollo (way or ;
viar los fondos, hacer frente a ;

route) vía, rumbo, ruta, camino, (requirements) proveer, llenar ;

derrota, derrotero expediente, ; (by insurance) asegurar.


método, conducta, costumbre. Covering, n., ropa, vestido, cober-
In —
of, en vía de. In the of, — tura.
dentro de, en cosa de, en el Coverlet, «., colcha, sobrecama,
transcurso [or espacio) de. Of cobertor, cobertura.
— por supuesto, sin duda,
, Cow, n., vaca. —
catcher, bota-

naturalmente, como es natural ganado. ^hide, cuero, piel de
se entiende que. It is a matter
;

vaca curtida. Tanned —


of —
es bien entendido. As a
, vaqueta.
matter of —
por de contado. Crab, n., cangrejo.
In — ,

oí construction, en con- Crack, n., hendedura, rendija,


strucción. In due a su — grieta, raja crujido, chas-

, ;

tiempo. To take its seguir , quido, estallido, estam-


su curso. To let the affair take pido.
its —
dejar que el asunto siga su
, Crack, v., hender, rajar (to spüt) ;

338
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romper, destruir, reventar, sal- Creature, «., criatura.


tar, abrirse (to burst) crujir, Credence, n., creencia, crédito.
estallar.
;

To give —
to, dar crédito a.
("rat'ker, n., (biscuit) galleta. Credentials, n., cartas de creencia,
Cradle, 71., cuna. cartas credenciales creden- ;

Craft, n., arte, oficio ; maña, ciales.


astucia, treta (boat) embar- Credibility, n., credibilidad.
cación, barco. Small
;

— , lancha, Credible, a., creíble, verosímil.


gabarra, chata. CYedit, n., crédito, creencia, fe,
Craftily, adv., astutamente. reputación. Letter of carta — ,

Crafty, a., astuto, artificioso. de crédito. On a crédito, —



,

Crag, n., despeñadero, roca. al fiado. For a plazo. At



,

Cram, v., rellenar, atestar, hartar. months' a meses de


Cramp, v., constreñir, apretar.
. . .

plazo. To give to, dar crédito — , . . .

— iron, gatillo de hierro, laña. a, creer. To your al crédito — ,

Cranage, n., derechos de grúa {or {or al haber) de Vd. To place


pescante). to your —
abonarle en cuenta.
,

Crane, n., grúa, pescante. To do (one) —


hacer(le) honor.

,

Crank, «., biela, manivela, manu- Blank crédito en blanco, un



,

brio cigüeña, eje. pin, descubierto. Debit and —


;

botón de manubrio. — — shaft, débito y crédito. Open —


eje motor, eje cigüeñal. crédito a descubierto. To place
spindle, eje cigüeñal. to the —
pasar al crédito
Crape, n., crespón, crepé. Canton {or al haber)
,

balance, saldo —
— , burato. al haber. note, nota de
.


Crash, n., estallido, estampido, crédito.
fracaso (textile) crudo, cutí,
;
Credit, v., creer, acreditar, abonar,
burdo, lienzo basto. asentar a su crédito dar
Crash, v., estallar. crédito a (a rumour).
;

To —
Crate, n., canasto, jaula, cuévano, with, acreditar, abonar asen- ;

huacal (Cuba), jaba (Peru and tar a (su) crédito.


S.A.). Creditable, a., apreciable, estij
Cravat, n., corbata. mable, honorífico creíble. ;

Crave, n., solicitar, rogar, suplicar, Credited, a., acreditado, abonado


implorar. en cuenta ;
pasado al haber.
Crayon, n., lápiz, pastel tiza. ; Creditor, n., acreedor. Debtor and
Craze, n., locura, capricho, antojo. — (in ledgers, etc.). Debe y
It is all the —
hace furor. , Haber.
-

meeting of A
s, una —
Creak, v., crujir, estallar. reunión de acreedores. See
Cream, n., crema, nata. — of Meeting.
tartar, crémor tártaro. See Credulous, a., crédulo.
Cheese. — coloured, color Creek, n., cala, ensenada.
crema. Creel, n., cesta de pescador, jaula.
Crease, n., pliegue, doblez, arruga, Creep, v., arrastrar (se), insinuarse.
plegadura. To — in, insinuarse, deslizarse,
Crease, v., plegar(se), doblar(se), padecerse (errors)
arrugar (se). Creosote, n., creosota.
Create, v., criar, crear, causar, Crescent, a. & n., creciente, [berro
producir, ocasionar, despertar. Cress, n., mastuerzo. Water —
Creation, 71., creación. Crest, n., crestón, cresta, copete ;

Creative, a., creativo, creador. (heraldry) cimera, celada.

339
Cre] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Cro

Crestfallen, a., abatido, amila- Crocus, n., azafrán.


nado, de capa caída. Crook, v., encorvar, torcer.
Cretonne, n., cretona. Crooked, a., corvo, encorvado,
Crevice, n., raja, hendedura, torcido, oblicuo. line, línea —
grieta, abertura. curva.
Crew, n., tripulación, dotación. Crop, n., cosecha, zafra (of sugar).
Crewel, n., ovillo de estambre Heavy —
fuerte cosecha. Short

; ,

estambre para bordar. , cosecha exigua [or escasa).


Crib, n., pesebre (cot) camita Crop, v., segar, recoger, cortar.
de niño.
;

To — up, presentarse, suceder.


Crime, n., crimen. Croquet, raqueta, croquet.
n.,
Criminal, a. & criminal, reo.
n., Cross, cruzn., a., contrario, ;

Crimp, v., acresponar, rizar, en- opuesto, atravesado (vexed) ;

crespar. enojado, enfadado, mal humo-


Crimping iron, n., tenacillas, hie- rado displicente.
;

rros para rizar. Cross, v., cruzar, atravesar vejar,


Crimps, n., crespolinas,
(textile) contrariar. To off (or out), — ;

tela acrcsponada {or rizada). borrar, cancelar, rayar. ed



Crimple, v., encrespar, encoger, cheque, cheque cruzado {or
arrugar, rizar. rayado). To — (letters),
Crimson, a., carmesí. cruzarse (las cartas).
Cringe, v., adular con bajeza, Cross-bar, n., barrote, travesano,
humillarse. telera, cruceta.
Crinkle, v., fruncir. Cross-beam, n., travesano.
Crinoline, n., crinolina, miriñaque, Cross-breed (or breeding), n.,
tela de crin. cruzamiento (de razas), mezcla.
Cripple, a., cojo, manco, estro- Cross-cut,v., cortar al través.
peado n., cojo.
; Cross-examination, n., repregun-
Cripple, v., estropear, baldar, cer- tas ; interrogatorio.
cenar, paralizar. Cross-examine, v., examinar {or
Crisis, n., Financial (or
crisis. repreguntar) a un testigo.
, money) crisis —
monetaria. Cross-grained, a., vetado, veteado.


,

To go through a atravesar , timber, madero de fibras


por una crisis. To reach its — atravesadas.
llegar a su colmo. Cross-head, n., cruceta, morrión.
Crisp, a., crespo, rizado, frágil. Crossing, n., travesía (sea) en- ;

Criterion, n., crítica, criterio crucijada (road or railway).


(standard) ley.
;

Level —
paso a nivel.
, s, —
Critic, n., crítico. (rail.), cruces de vía.
Critical, a., crítico, exacto, escru- Cross-piece, «., travesano, cruceta.
puloso difícil,peligroso, deci- Cross-purpose, n., disposición con-
sivo. — ;

affair, negocio delicado. traria.


Criticism, n., crítica, censura. Cross-question, v., repreguntar.
Criticise, v., criticar, censurar. Cross-road, n., atajo. s, encru- —
Crochet-needle, aguja de croché t cijada.

work, obra de crochet. Crouch, v., agacharse, bajarse.
Crockery, n., vidriado. ware, — Crow, n., cuervo. bar, barra, —
loza. palanca de hierro, pie de cabra,
Crocodile, n., cocodrilo, caimán. alzaprima.

leather, cuero de cocodrilo Crowd, n., tropel, turba, multitud,
{or caimán). gentío.

340
Cro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Cur

Crowd, amontonar, aprestar, Cucumber, n., pepino, cohombro.


v.,
apiñarse, concurrir. ed, con- — Cue, n., cola, rabo (hint) in-
currido, lleno de (with). directa, sugestión.
;

Billiard —
Crown, n., corona. wheel, — taco de billar.
coronaria, rueda de escape {or Cuff, n., (blow) puñada, golpe ;

de molino). puño (de camisa).


Crown, V., coronar, premiar, com- Culminate, v., culminar.
pletar. Culpable, culpable.
a.,
Crucible, w., crisol. Culprit, n., reo, culpado, criminal.
Crude, a., crudo, imperfecto. Cultivate, v., cultivar, trabajar ;

Cruel, a., cruel. prestar atención, consagrarse a,


Cruelty, n., crueltad. explotar.
Cruet, n., ampolleta para aceite Cultivation, n., cultivación, cul-
o vinagre ; vinagrera. — stand,• tivo mejora, adelantamiento ;
;

angarillas, vinagreras. cultura. [cultor.


Cruise, n., viaje por mar, corso, Cultivator, n., cultivador, agri-
crucero. [mar. Culture, n., cultura.
Cruise, v., cruzar, navegar por el Cumbersome, a., engorroso, em-
Cruiser, n., crucero. barazoso, pesado, incómodo.
Crumb, n., miga. brush, esco-— Cumbrous. See Cumbersome.
billa de limpiar la mesa. Cum dividend, con {or inclusive)
Crumble, v., desmigajarse, des- di\ddendo.
moronarse. To to pieces, — Cumin, n., comino.
irse desmoronando. Cumulative, a., ciamulativo.
Crumple, v.,arrugar, fruncir: con- Cunning, a., sabio, artificioso,
traerse, encogerse. astuto, sutil, diestro ; n., astu-
Crush, n., turba, colisión. cia.
Crush, v., aplastar, moler (to Cup, n., copa, taza, jicara. and —
grind) apretar, oprimir, com- saucer, taza y salvilla {or
primir.
;


ed in, destrozado. platillo).
Crust, n., costra, corteza, capa. Cupboard, n., armario, alacena.
Crutch, n., muleta. Curacao {or Curacoa), n., curasao.
Cry, n., grito, lamento, llanto. Curb, n., freno, sujeción orilla.
;

Cry, v., gritar, pregonar (weep) Curb, v., refrenar, contener, re-
llorar. — down, menospre-
To
;

primir.
ciar. — renunciar,
To no
off, Curb-stone, n., guardacantón, re-
querer más. To — clamar, out, borde, canto.
gritar. To — up, alabar, Curd, n., cuajada, requesón.
aplaudir, ponderar, exaltar. Curd, v., cuajar, coagular, con-
Crying, — down,
n., grito, lloro. densar.
desestimación, desprecio. Cure, n., cura, remedio.
Crypt, n., cripta. Cure, V., curar, sanar preservar
Crystal, n., cristal. Cut cristal — salar, ahumar
;

preparar, com-
;

tallado. —
glass, cristal. Rock
,

poner.
;

— cristal de roca.
, Curiosity, n., curiosidad.
Crystallise, v., cristalizar (se). Curious, a., curioso.
Cube, n., cubo. Curl, n., (of hair) rizo, bucle
Cubic, a., cúbico. To measure — (of brim) curva, vuelta (del ala).
;

cubicar. foot, pie — cúbico. Curl, v., rizar, encrespar.


— inch, pulgada cúbica. — Curling-irons {or tongs), n., en-
contents, capacidad cúbica. crespador.
341
Cor] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dab

Currant, n., pasa de Corinto. Red Cut, a., cortado, interceptado


— ,
grosella. trinchado, tallado (price) ;
;

Currency, n., curso, circulación alambicado «., corte es-


moneda (corriente). Paper — tampa
;

hechura, forma, figura.


;

papel moneda. Legal — To be — out


;

for, ser idóneo {or


moneda de ley. To give — to bien situado) para. — glass,
propagar. cristal tallado.
Current, a., corriente, común n. Cut, v., cortar, hender. off, To —
corriente, curso. Account
;

— cortar, cercenar, interceptar,


cuenta corriente. price — interrumpir (communication).
precio corriente. money — To — out, tajar, cortar, trazar
moneda corriente. exchange — excluir (to supplant) aven-
;

cambio corriente. To be — tajar,


;

sobrepujar, desquitar.
tener curso circular. To — prices, alambicar (escati-
Currier, n., curtidor,
;

zurrador. mar or afinar) los precios. To —


Curry, n., curri. comb, almo- short, acortar, interrumpir,
haza. powder, polvos para abreviar, resumir, terminar. To
hacer el curri. — out of, cortar de.
Curry, v., curtir. Cutler, n., cuchillero.
Cursory, a., precipitado, de paso. Cutlery, n., cuchillería.
Curt, a., corto, lacónico, brusco. Cutlet, n., chuleta.
Curtail, v., cortar, limitar, abre- Cutter, n., cortador cúter, buque
viar, cercenar restringir. ; guardacostas. —
bar, espiga de
;

Curtailment, n., reducción, abre- sonda ; cuchilla de la segadora


viación. mecánica.
Curtain, «., cortina telón (thea- Cutting, n., cortadura talla
tre). —
pole, porta-cortina.
;

(of cloth) muestra,


pedacito,
; ;

— ring, argolla de cortina. — muestrecita, corte, tira, retazo ;

rod, varilla de cortina. recorte (of a newspaper) a., ;

Curve, n., corva, curva, comba. cortante, picante, mordaz, inci-


Curve, V., encorvar, formar curva. sivo. — block, tranchete.
Cushion, n., cojín, almohada, — knife, cuchillo, cuchilla.
almohadilla (Mech.) cojinete,
;
— iron, aguja, cortafrío. —
soporte, chumacera. machine, cortador (picador or
Custody, n., custodio, encierro ;
tundidor) mecánico.
(care) cuidado, seguridad. Cwt. (hundredweight), quintal.
Custom, n., costumbre, uso pa- ; Cyanate, n., cianato.
rroquia (retail) clientela (whole- Cyanide, n., cianuro.
sale). — s,
,

derechos de Aduana. Cycle, n., ciclo biciclo. See


— charges, gastos de aduana. Bicycle.
;

— s'
s free, libre de derechos. Cycling, n., ciclismo.
— s' officer, aduanero. See Cyclone, n., ciclón.
Depot. Cylinder, n., cilindro.
Customary, a., usual, acostum- Cylindrical, a., cilindrico.
brado, ordinario de costumbre. Cynical, a., cínico.
Customer, n., parroquiano,
;

Cypher, n., cifra. — coda, código


cliente, marchante. cifrado, clave telegráfica.
Custom-liouse, n., aduana. — Cypress, n., ciprés.
officer, aduanero, vista de la
aduana. —
duties, derechos de Dabble, v., chapucear, éntreme^
aduana, derechos arancelarios. terse, mezclarse (en)
342
Dab] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dat

Dabbler, n., chapucero, chapuza- Damper, n., registro, sordina.


dor. Dampness, n., humedad.
Dado, n., dado, cubo. Damson, n., ciruela damasccna.
Dagger, n., daga, puñal. Danger, n., peligro, riesgo. To be
DaUy, a., diario, cotidiano adv., ; in , — estar en {or correr)
diariamente, a diario, cada día. peligro.
— paper, diario. wages, — Dangerous, a., peligroso, arries-
jornales. —
supplies (or re- gado.
ceipts), el abasto diario. Dare, z'., osar, atreverse (a), arries-
Dainty, delicado, elegante n., garse arrostrar, hacer frente
regalo,
a.,
manjar delicado, golo-
;

(a) ;
;

(to defy) desafiar. We —


sina. say, presumimos {or no du-
Dairy, n., lechería. man, — damos) que.
lechero. Daring, a., osado, atrevido, arries-
Dally, v., dilatar, suspender, re- gado.
tardarse, tardar. Dark, a., obscuro, oscuro n.,
Dam, n., presa, represa de agua, obscuridad, tinieblas. blue, — ;

dique. azul oscuro. room, cuarto —


Damage, daño, perjuicio, es-
n., obscuro. To be in the estar —,

trago, (compensation) resarci- a obscuras, ignorar (completa-


miento pérdida
;
avería. ;
— mente) encontrarse al aire
;

by fire, daños ocasionados por con (Coll.).


incendio. Sea
mar. To claim s, reclamar ——
avería de ,

. . .
Darken, v., obscurecer, denigrar.
Darkness. See Dark.
por averías {or por daños y Darn, v., zurcir, remendar.
perjuicios). —
and costs, daños Darning, n., zurcidura. cotton —

y perjuicios. As s, a título — (or yarn), hilo de zurcir.
de daños y perjuicios. To pay needle, aguja de zurcir.
— s, pagar daños y perjuicios. Dart, n., dardo, venablo.
Damage, v., dañar,
perjudicar, Dart, lanzar, arrojar; lanzarse,
v.,
estropear, averiar, causar per- arrojarse, precipitarse.
juicio {or estragos) a, deteriorar. Dash, n., golpe, rasgo (of a pen).
See Damaged. Dash, v., arrojar estrellar, chocar ;

Damageable, a., susceptible de (to collide) frustrar (hopes)


daño, perjudicial, dañoso. precipitar (to rush). To to
;

— ;

Damaged, a., averiado. goods, — pieces, hacerse añicos.


géneros averiados {or deterio- Data, n., datos.
rados). —
by sea water (or Date, n., data, fecha (fruit)
sea ——
), averiados por agua de dátil (of coin) milésimo. At
;

mar. value of the goods, a long — ;

a largo plazo. At a

,

valor (de la mercancía) en short a corto plazo. At


months' —
, . . .

estado de avería. To be coun- a meses de la



,


. . .

try tener averías de tierra.


, fecha. Out of , fuera de uso,
Damask, n., damasco, alemanisco. caducado, que no se estila. To
— table-cloth, mantel adamas- keep up to ponerse al día. —
cado {or alemanisco). Up to — ,

(an account) al día;


Damask, v., adamascar. (modern) moderno.
,

— stamp
Damp, a., húmedo n., humedad. estampilla de correos. Due —
To become —
humedecerse. ,
;

vencimiento. To be out of —
Damp, v., mojar, humedecer (ar- quedar rezagado.
dour) desanimar, desalentax.
;

Date, v., datar, fechar. To —


343
Dan] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dea

back, posfechax, posdatar. Long Daylight, «.. luz del día. In


— d, a largo plazo. Short d, — broad —
a la luz del día.
a corto plazo. To back to, — Dead, a., muerto, fallecido,
,

flojo,
remontarse a. To in ad- — sin animación. — calm, una A
vance, antefechar. calma profunda una
Daughter, ti., hija. Grand — calma chicha. —(Naut.)
certainty,
;

nieta. —
in law, nuera. certeza completa. — freight,
Daunt, v., desanimar, intimidar. A—
flete falso, lastre. una loss,
Davit, n., pescante de bote, pes- pura pérdida. — stock, capital
cador. muerto. To be at a — lock,
Davy-Lamp, n., lámpara de segu- un
— weight,encarga
estar paralizado {or
ridad {or de Dav}-). atolladero).
Dawdle, v., holgazanear, hara- de peso carga opresiva.
;

ganear. letter, carta que no ha podido
Dawn, n., alba, principio. ser distribuida, carta devuelta ;

Dawn, v., amanecer, apuntar (el materia muerta.


día). Deaden, v., amortiguar, retardar ;

Day, día
n., tiempo, período apagar.
jornada. In his
;

— en su
;

Dead-letter-oíBce, n., oficina de


tiempo. — s,

time, día. By — cartas devueltas.


de día. From to — — de día , Dead-reckoning, derrota estimada,
en día, de un día para estima.
otro. Every other — cada , Deadness, n., inercia, debilidad.

tercer día, un día sí y otro Deaf, a., sordo. To be (or turn
no. In a few —
s, dentro de a — ear) to, ser sordo a.
pocos días. The — before Deal, «., cantidad, parte (wood)
yesterday, anteayer. The — madera de pino (business)
;

after to-morrow, pasado ma- negocio, pacto, convenio.


;


ñana. This —
week, (past) hoy boards, tablas (de pino). A
hace ocho días (future) de good — , bastante. A great —
— —
;

hoy en ocho días. At break, mucho.


al romper el día. s of grace, Deal, v., distribuir, repartir. To
días de gracia, días de cortesía. — comerciar, negociar, tra-
in,
The —
before, la víspera. All tar, trancar en. To with, —
— long, todo el día. Clear
— tratar con, tener tratos con.
— día hábil.
, Lay s, días To be easy to with, ser de —
de estadía, días de plancha {or fácil trato. To be difficult to
de demora). Working — , día — u-ith, ser exigente, ser difícil
útil {or laborable). From one en los tratos.
— to another, de un día para Dealer, «., comerciante, mercader,
el otro. At days' date, negociante, traficante, vendedor.
a días fecha. In a or
. . .

— Cattle —
tratante en ganados.
— negociante
. . . ,

two, en uno o dos días. The Corn en trigos



,

preceding — el día precedente


, {orgranos) WTiolesale nego- . ,

{or anterior). The next (or ciante al por mayor, comer-


following) — el día siguiente,, ciante en general. Small —
aldía siguiente. Settling — traficante.
día de arreglo {or ajuste) de Dealing, n., trato, comunicación ;

cuentas. See Work. comercio, transacción, negocio


Day-book, k., diario. (mode of —
) modo de proceder ,
;

Day-labourer, n., jornalero, gañán. manera de trabajar {or obrar).


344
Dea] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dec

conducta. —
s, negocios, tran- Debtor, m., deudor ; cargo. —
sacciones, relaciones, manera de and Creditor, Debe y Haber.
trabajar. Decade, «., decenio, curso de diez
Dear, a., (affectionate) querido, años década, decena.
;

amado (price) caro, costoso. Decadence, n., decadencia.


To make
;

— , encarecer ; au- Decamp, v., decampar, tomar las


mentar el precio. de Villadiego.
Dearness, n., (afíection) cariño, Decant, v., decantar, trasegar
amor (dearth or high price)
;
(liquor).
carestía, precio subido {or ele- Decanter, n., garrafa.
vado) . Decay, «., decaimiento, deca-
Dearth, n., carestía, falta, escasez. dencia, declinación.
Death, n., muerte, fallecimiento, Decay, v., decaer, descaecer, de-
pérdida defunción. blow, — clinar, ir a menos pasarse.
golpe mortal.
;

rate, morta- — ;

Decease, «., muerte, fallecimiento.



lidad. — certificate, certificado Decease, v., morir, fallecer. d,
de defunción. [prohibir. finado, fallecido, muerto, di-
Debar, v., excluir, privar (de). funto.
Debarkation, n., desembarco. Deceit, n., engaño, fraude, impos-
Debatable, a., disputable, dis- tura.
cutido, sujeto a controversia. Deceitful, a., engañoso, falso.
Debate, n., discusión, debate, Deceive, v., engañar, defraudar,
contienda, disputa. burlar.
Debate, v., debatir, disputar, con- December, n., Diciembre.
tender, discutir. Decency, decencia, adorno,
n.,
Debenture, n., obligación, certifi- decoro, propiedad.
cado de estorno. bonds, — Decennial, a., decenal.
obligaciones (hipotecarias). — Decent, a., decente, razonable,
holder, obligacionista, tenedor pasable, regular, acomodado,
de obligaciones. conveniente.
Debility, n., debilidad, languidez. Deception, n., decepción, engaño,
Debit, n., balance, alcance, débito. fraude, trampa.
— and Debe y Haber.
credit. Deceptive, a., falaz, engañoso.
— nota de cargo, nota
note, [or Decide, v., decidir, determinar,
cuenta) de débito Debe resolver, juzgar (a question)
— balance, saldo deudor. To
; . . .

designar sentenciar. To to — ;

the —
;

débito
of, al To place de. go, decidirse {or resolverse) a ir.
to the — your account, of Decided, a., decidido, resuelto,
adeudarle en cuenta. — side, decisivo, positivo, indudable,
debe ; del Debe.
la columna sensible.
Debit, v., adeudar, cargar, debitar. Decidedly, adv., decididamente,
To —
in account, adeudar {or indudablemente, determinada-
cargar) en cuenta. To with, — mente.
adeudar. Deciduous, a., deciduo, decedente.
Debt, n., deuda, débito obliga- Decimal, a., decimal. system, —

;

ción. Bad deuda incobrable. sistema decimal.


Outstanding —
,

deuda activa. Decimeter, n., decímetro.


— s, pasivo,
el deudas. In
,

las Decipher, v., descifrar aclarar.


— empeñado. Deeply —
;

, in •,
explicar.
empeñado de deudas. To run Decision, n., decisión, determina-
into — deudas.
, incrurrir ción, resolución fallo, laudo
;

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(verdict or judgment). Tocóme menguar, ir a menos, mmo-


to a — resolver (acerca de
decidirse.
,
.) . .
;
rarse.
Decree, n., decreto, ley, edicto,
Decisive, a., decisivo, conclusivo, mandato.
terminante de positivo. Decree, v., decretar, mandar,

;

Deck, n., cubierta. On sobre ordenar, resolver.



,

cubierta. chair, silla de Decrepit, a., decrépito.


tijera. Decry, v., desacreditar, denigrar.
Deck, z;., cubrir ; ata\'iar, adornar, Dedicate, v., dedicar, aplicar, con-
embellecer. sagrar, destinar.
Declaim, v., declamar. Dedication, n., dedicación, consa-
Declamation, n., declamación. gración dedicatoria (of a work)
;

Declaration, declaración, ma-


n., Deduce, v., deducir, concluir,
nifestación. See Wrong. inferir substraer.
;

Declare, v., declarar, manifestar Deduct, v., deducir, substraer,


afirmar, asegurar, deponer, tes-
;

descontar, rebajar, bajar. ing, —


tificar pronunciar. To
;
the — con {or bajo) deducción de.
value as, declarar el valor en. Deduction, n., deducción, des-
To — oneself bankrupt, decla-
. . .

cuento, rebaja, abono. On —


rarse en quiebra. of, con (una) rebaja de, bajo
Decline, n., declinación, deca- deducción de, deducción hecha
dencia baja, descenso. To be de deducido.

; ;

on the declinando {or


, ir Deed, n., (action) acción, acto,
decayendo), estar (o;' ir) en baja hecho, hazaña (document or ;

{or en descenso). instrument) acta, instrumento,


Decline, v., rehusar, rechazar (to documento, escritura, título.
refuse or reject) bajar, declinar, — of assignment, escritura de
inclinarse hacia abajo (to fall)
;

;
traspaso. —
oí conveyance,
ir a menos, disminuir (to de- escritura de cesión, traslación
crease) decaer, desmejorar de dominio. —
of partnership,
(to fall off).
;

To to do, — escritura de sociedad.


negarse a {or rehusar) hacer. Deem, v., juzgar, suponer, pensar,
Decoct, v., hervir, cocer. creer, estimar. To advisable,—
Decoction, n., cocción, hervor ;
juzgar {or creer) acertado {or
decocción. conveniente) .

Decompose, descomponer pu- Deep, a., hondo, profundo sagaz,


corromperse.
drirse,
v., ;

hábil. —
colour, color subido
;

Decomposition, n., descomposi- {or obscuro). in debt, car- —


ción. gado de deudas.
Decorate, v., decorar, adornar. Deepen, v., ahondar, profundi-
Decoration, n., decoración, adorno, zar (se), obscurecer.
ornamento divisa (de honor), Deeply, adv., profundamente, hon-
condecoración.
;

damente, sumamente. in- —


Peeorator, n., decorador, ador- debted, cargado de deudas,
nista. empeñado hasta los ojos.
Decoy, n., seducción ; reclamo. Dcep-sea-line, n., escandallo,
Decoy, v., embaucar, engañar. sonda.
Decrease, disminución, deca-
n., Deer, n., ciervo, venado. skin, —
dencia, bajada, decremento, gamuza, piel de gamo.
baja. To be on the menguar. -
— , Deface, v., desfigurar, borrar,
Decrease, v.,j disminuir, decrecer, mutüar.
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Def] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dei

Defalcate, v., desfalcar, malversar. (or set at), desafiar, retar ;

Defalcation, n., desfalco, malver- mofarse de.


sación. Deficiency, defecto,
n., deficiencia,
Defainatiou, n., difamación, dis- imperfección (shortage) falta, ;

famación, calumnia. merma, diferencia, déficit.


Defamatory, a., difamatorio. Deficient, a., deficiente, defectuoso,
Defame, v., difamar, disfamar, falto, incompleto, escaso. To
denigrar, calumniar. be — , faltar.
Default, omisión, descuido,
n., Deficit, n., déficit, falta.
falta, defecto rebeldía, con- Defile, n., desfiladero, desfile.
tumacia. In
;


of, falta de, Defile, v., manchar, ensuciar,
en defecto de. viciax, deshonrar.
Default, v., faltar, caer {or de- Define, v., definir, describir, seña-
clarar) en rebeldía no cumplir.
; lar, determinar, decidir.
Defaulter, «., rebelde, contumaz ; Definite, a., definido, definitivo,
malversador, insolvente. exacto, preciso, terminante, de-
Defeat, n., derrota, rota. terminado.
Defeat, v., derrotar, vencer, des- Definitely, adv., definitivamente,
hacer, frustrar, debaratar. en definitiva, con certitud.
Defect, n., defecto, falta, tacha, Definition, n., definición, descrip-
imperfección. With all s, tal — ción, determinación.
cual. Deflect, v., desviar, apartar, se-
Defection, n., defección, rebeldía. parar.
Defective, a., defectuoso, imper- Deflection, n., desvío, rodeo.
fecto. Defraud, v., defraudar ; robar ;

Defence, defensa.
n., frustrar.
Defenceless, a., indefenso, sin Defrauder, n., defraudador, en-
defensa. gañador.
Defend, v., defender, proteger, Defrauding, n., defraudación,
amparar. fraude.
Defendant, n., demandado, pro- Defray, v., costear, satisfacer.
cesado, acusado. To —
the charges (or expenses),
Defender, n., defensor, protector. cubrir (pagar or sufragar) los
Defensive, a., defensivo n., ; gastos. The charges to be ed —
defensiva. by .los gastos correrán por
. . ,

Defer, v., (to delay or put off) cuenta de. . . .

diferir, aplazar, atrasar, retar- Defunct, a. & n., difunto, muerto.


dar, dilatar, suspender (to Defy, v., desafiar, retar.
give way) deferir, ceder. To
;

— Degenerate, v., degenerar.


to (another), remitirse al pare- Degrade, v., degradar, rebajar,
cer de otro, dejar al juicio de reducir, envilecer, deshonrar.
someterse a. To (a thing) — •
;

Degree, n., grado, calidad, rango ;

to ... dejarlo a. See título (of a university, etc.). To


take one's — graduarse.
, . . .

Annuity. By
Deference, n., deferencia, respeto, — gradualmente, poco a poco.
s,
,

consideración. Out of to, — In some — hasta punto. cierto


To such a — tanto. —
,

por respeto {or deferencia) a. , of


Deferential, a., deferente, respe- latitude (or longitude), grado
tuoso. de latitud {or longitud).
Deflance, n., desafío, reto. In — Deign, conceder, condescender,
oí, a despecho de. To bid — permitir.
v.,
To to receive,—
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Dej] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dcm

dignarse recibir. Not to — diseñar, pintar, describir, bos-


tener a menos. quejar, representar.
Dejected, a., abatido, desalentado, Delineation, n., delincación, de-
desanimado. lineamiento, descripción, bos-
Dejectediiess, n., abatimiento, quejo.
desaliento. Delinquency, «., descuido, delito,
Dejection, n., abatimiento. culpa, falta. [minal.
Delay, n., demora, dilación, tar- Delinquent, n., delincuente, cri-
danza, retardo, atraso, retraso ; Deliver, v., (to liberate) librar,
moratoria (in payments), dila- libertar, salvar, soltar (to ;

tación (extension). Without hand over) dar, entregar, hacer


— , sin demora
(retardo or entrega de, abastecer, ceder
— ;

tardanza), en seguida. repartir (letters). To up,


Delay, v., demorar, aplazar, dila- entregar, resignar, abandonar.
tar, diferir, entorpecer, sus- Delivered, a., entregado. free at —
pender retardar,
; retrasar ;
B., franco en B. (Still) to be —
detenerse, pararse, tardar, atra- a (oY para) entregar.
sarse. Delivery, n., entrega, expedición ;

Del credere, n., del crédere. remesa distribución, reparto


Delegate, delegado, diputado,
«., (of letters,
;

etc.). On — , a la
comisionado, comisario. entrega a [or para) entregar.
— —
;

Delegate, v., delegar, diputar ;


Cash on cóbrese al entregar.
,

comisionar. Payable on , pagadero a la

Delete, v., borrar, tachar. entrega. For future para —


Deletion, n., canceladura, supre- entregar. —
order, orden de
,

sión. entrega. Short —


falta a la
— ware, loza
,

Delít, n., loza fina. entrega. See Future, Late.


vidriada (de Delít). Delude, v., engañar, embaucar.
Deliberate, a., pensado, cir- Deluge, n., diluvio.
cunspecto ; lento, pausado, avi- Deluge, v., diluviar abrumar. ;

sado. Delusion, n., error, ilusión, engaño.


Deliberate, v., deliberar, discurrir, Delusive, a., engañoso, falaz,
pausar, pensar. To upon, — ilusorio.
discutir. Demand, w., demanda, reclamo,
Deliberately, adv., adrede, de pro- pedido, súplica, petición, orden,
pósito. pregunta. To be in estar — ,

Deliberation, n., deliberación. buscado (pedido or solicitado).


Delicacy, n., delicadeza, finura ;
In full of all s, por saldo —
delicadez, flaqueza ternura. (y finiquito) de cuenta(s). To
Delicate, a., delicado, difícil,
;

pay on — ,
pagar a presentación,
frágil. \or a la vista).
Delicious, a., delicioso. Demand, v., demandar, reclamar,
Delight, n., delicia, deleite, placer, pedir ; exigir, necesitar.
alegría. Demarcation, n., demarcación,
Delight, v., deleitar, agradar límite.
deleitarse. To be ed, estar — ;

Demean, rebajar, envilecer. To


v.,
contentísimo, alegrarse (mucho), — oneself,rebajarse, humi-
complacerse, celebrar. llarse portarse, conducirse.
;

Delightful, a., delicioso, deleitoso, Demeanour, n., porte, conducta.


ameno, encantador, agradable. Demise, n., muerte, fallecimiento ;
Delineate, v., delinear, trazar, traslación, cesión.

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Üetnl ÉNGLtSll-SPANlStí DICTIONARY [Dep

Demise, legar, dejar en testa- Depart, partir, marcharse,


mento
v.,

; transferir, arrendar. salir,


v.,
zarpar (a vessel). To —
Demolish, v., demoler, arrasar, from (an opinion, rule, etc.),
deshacer. apartarse, desviarse, separarse,
Demonstrate, v., demostrar, pro- desistir de.
bar, hacer ver. Department, n., departamento,
Demonstration, n., demostración, ramo, sección negociado, des-
;

prueba, manifestación. pacho.


Demur, «., duda, reparo, hesi- Departmental, a., departamental.
tación, vacilación, escrúpulo. Departure, n., partida, salida.
To make some —
(about), poner
• Depend, v., depender. To — on
reparo (en), hacerse el remolón (or upon), depender de
contar ;

(para) . con, cifrarse en, descansar en,


Demur, v., objetar, poner tachas confiarse en (una persona),
(or objeciones), poner reparo ;
estar seguro de.
vacilar. Dependence, n., dependencia, su-
Demonstrative, demostrativo. a., jección, apoyo.
Demoralise, v., desmoralizar. Dependency, n., dependencia.
Demurrage, n., demora(s), esta- Dependent, a. & n., dependiente.
días, detención, sobrestadías, To be —
on, depender de.
días sobreestad ía, sobrestarías. Depict, pintar, representar,
v.,

Demurrer, n., excepción peren- retratar.


describir,
toria, cuestión de derecho. Deplete, v., reducir, disminuir,
Denial, n., denegación, negativa agotar, vaciar. d, despro- —
(refusal), repulsa. To give a visto, reducido.
flat -— desmentir rotunda-
•, Depletion, n., vaciamiento.
mente. Deplorable, a., deplorable, lamen-
Denominate, v., denominar, nom- table.
brar. Deplore, v., deplorar, lamentar,
Denomination, n., denominación, llorar.
nombre. Deponent, a., deponente ; n.,
Denominator, n., denominador. declarante, testigo.
Denote, v., denotar, indicar, signi- Depopulate, v., despoblar.
ficar, señalar, marcar. Deport, v., deportar, desterrar.
Denounce, v., denunciar, acusar. To —
oneself, portarse, condu-
Dense, a., denso, espeso torpe,
; cirse.
estúpido. Deportation, n., deportación, des-
Density, n., densidad, solidez. tierro.
Dent, n., abolladura. Deportment, n., porte, conducta.
Dent, v., abollar, hacer bollos {or Depose, v., deponer, testificar, ser
huecos). testigo.
Dental, a., dental. Deposit, depósito
n., fianza,
— account, ;

Dentifrice, n., dentífrico ; polvo


dentífrico, pasta dentífrica.
prenda.
depósitos. —— money,cuenta de
dinero
Dentist, n., dentista. en depósito. - receipt, recibo
Deny, v., negar ; desmentir, con- de depósito.
tradecir (a report, etc.) re- Deposit, v., depositar, situar,
husar. To — ;

oneself, privarse confiar.


(de)._ Depositary, n., depositario.
Deoxidise, v., desoxigenar, des- Deposition, n., deposición, decla-
oxidar. ración, testimonio.

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'Depositor, n., depositante, deposi- proceder, derivarse. To —


tadt)i". provecho.
profit, sacar
Depository, n., depositaría. Derrick, n., grúa de pescante.
Depot, n., depósito, almacén. Descend, v., descender. To to, —
Customs' — , almacenes de la descender [or entrar) en ba- ;

Aduana. jarse a.
Deprecate, v., deprecar. Descent, n., descenso, baja, des-
Deprecation, n., deprecación, censión descendencia, extrac-
;

ruego. ción, origen.


Deprecíate, v., despreciar, menos- Describe, V., describir, representar.
preciar, sufrir depreciación ;
Description, n., descripción, repre-
desdorar (to run down), depri- sentación ;
(kind) clase, género,
mir, rebajar el valor [or precio) calidad, marca.
de, bajar de precio. Descry, v., descubrir, avistar,
Depreciation, «., depreciación, des- espiar, observar, divisar.
estimación, descrédito, [menos- Desert, n., desierto, yermo a.,
precio, reducción de precio, desierto (or — s), mereci- •
;

baja. miento, mérito, \drtud.


Depress, v., disminuir
bajar, ;
Desert, v., desamparar, dejar,
desalentar, deprimir, desani- abandonar; ausentarse, desertar.
mar, abatir, reducir el precio. Desertion, «., deserción, abandono.
— ing, desanimador. Deserve, v., merecer, ser digno de,

Depressed, a., deprimido desani- ;


ser (or hacerse) acreedor a.
mado, abatido, rebajado, pos- Dessicate, v., desecar secarse. ;

trado. Desideratum, n., falta, hueco,


Depression, n., depresión, abati- vacío.
miento, paralización (of trade), Design, (drawing)
n., dibujo,
baja (of prices). diseño (aim, plan, etc.) de-
;

Deprive, v., privar (de), despojar, signio, mira, intento, proyecto,


quitar. intención, plan. To have s —
Depth, n., hondura, profundidad. on, querer adquirir [or apode-
— of winter, el rigor del in- rarse de).
vierno. Design, v., (to draw) dibujar,
Deputation, n., diputación, comi- diseñar (to;
intend) propo-
nerse, proponar, pensar, de-
sión.
Depute, diputar, delegar, seña- signar, idear. —
ed to, encami-
lar.
v.,
nado a. To (something or—
Deputy, n., diputado, delegado, somebody) for destinar (le) . . . ,

agente. a [or para).


Derail, v., descarrilar. Designate, v., apuntar, señalar,
Derailment, m., descarrilamiento. nombrar, designar.
Derange, v., desarreglar, desorde- Designedly, adv., adrede, de pro-
nar, desconcertar. [orden. pósito, de intento.
Derangement, n., desarreglo, des- Designer, n., dibujante, dibujista,
Derelict, a., abandonado. A — diseñador inventor. ;

ship, un buque desamparado. Designing, n., dibujo, diseño.


Deride, v., burlarse, mofarse (de) Desirable, a., agradable, gustoso
escarnecer.
;

deseable, apetecible. To be — ;

Derision, n., mofa, escarnio, burla. ser de desear.


Derivation, «., derivación. Desire, n., deseo. By of, a —
Derive, v., derivar, deducir, sacar ;
ruego de, de orden de.
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Desire,v., desear, apetecer pedir, ; Destitution, n., destitución, pri-


encargar, rogar. To leave much vación, desamparo, abandono.
to be —
d, dejar mucho que Destroy, v., destruir, destrozar,
desear. As —
d, conforme a su arruinar inutilizar, rasgar (pa-
;

deseo. pers, etc.).


Desirous, a., deseoso, ansioso. To Destruction, n., destrucción, des-
be —
to ... desear, anhelar
, ;
trozo, ruina.
estar deseoso de. Destructive, a., destructivo, des-
Desist, v., desistir. tructor, perjudicial.
Deslt, n., pupitre, escritorio, mesa Detach, v., separar, apartar, cor-
de escribir, bufete. Roll-top- tar, desatar destacar. ;

desk, escritorio de tapa corre- Detached, a., suelto, distinto,


diza. aparte.
Despair, ii., desconfianza, deses- Detachment, n., separación, apar-
peración. In —
desesperado. , tamiento destacamento.
;

Despair, v., desesperar. Detail, n., detalle, pormenor,


Despatcll, n., (forwarding) des- parte. s, —
detalles, porme-
pacho, expedición (speed, ;
nores. In —
detallado, deta-

•,

promptitude) celeridad, pres- lladamente, minuciosamente.


teza, prontitud. es, papeles. — Detail, detallar, especificar, cir-
— boat, aviso. With all possible
v.,
cunstanciar. ed statement, —
— cuanto antes, con
, la mayor estado detallado pormenor. ;

brevedad. Detain, v., detener, retardar


Despatch, despachar, enviar,
v., retener. To be ed, estar — ;

expedir, remitir dar curso a; ;


atrasado.
(work, etc.) despachar, concluir. Detect, v., descubrir, encontrar.
Despatcher, n., despachador, ex- Detection, n., descubrimiento,
pedidor. averiguación, revelación.
Desperate, a., desesperado, sin Detective, «., empleado de la poli-
esperanza. cía secreta.
Desperation, n., desesperación. Detention, n., detención, reten-
Despicable, a., despreciable. ción ;demora, tardanza, atraso.
Despise, v., despreciar, menos- Deter, z;., (to prevent) impedir (to ;

preciar, desdeñar. discourage) desanimar (to dis- ;

Despoil, v., despojar, privar. suade) disuadir, desviar.


Despond, z;., desconfiar, desesperar, Deteriorate, v., deteriorar, desme-
desalentarse, abatirse. jorar.
Despondency, n., desconfianza, Deterioration, n., deterioro, dete-
desaliento. rioración.
Despondent, a., desconfiado, deses- Determinate, a., determinado, de-
perado, desalentado. cidido.
Dessert, n., postres. Determination, «., determination,
Destination, n., destino, destina- resolución.
ción, paradero. Determine, v., determinar, fijar ;

Destine, v., destinar, señalar. To decidir, resolver determi-


— (something) for, destinar narse, resolverse, decidirse.
;

(algo) a. Detest, V., detestar, aborrecer.


Destiny, n., destino, suerte. Detract, v., detraer, disminuir,
Destitute, a., destituido ; sin quitar ; detractar, denigrar.
recursos, abandonado ;
pri- 1 Spaniards use very frequently the
vado. English word " detective."

351
Bet] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONAR\^ [Di!

Detraction, n., detracción, deni- naife. — ring, sortija de bri-


gración. llantes. Set of -s, aderezo de

Detriment, n., perjuicio, detri- diamantes.
mento, daño. Diaper, n., lienzo adamascado ;

Detrimental, a., perjudicial. To servilleta, braga.


be —
to, perjudicar a, acarrear Diaphragm, n., diafragma.
perjuicio(s) a. Diary, n., diario, agenda.
Development, n., desarrollo, en- Dice, n.pl., dados. box, cubi-—
sanche, desenvolvimiento, ex- lete de dados.
plotación (photography) re-
; Dictate, n., dictatem, precepto,
velación ; (progress) adelanto, dictado, sugestión.
mejoría. Dictate, v., dictar.
Develop, v., desenvolver (se), de- Dictation, n., dictado precepto. ;

sarrollar(se) desplegar (a ; ;
Dictator, «., dictador.
photograph) revelar. Dictatorial, a., autoritativo.
Deviate, v., apartarse, desviarse, Dictatorship, n., dictadura.
descarriarse. Dictatory, a., dominante, arro-
Deviation, n., desvío, extravío ;
gante.
error, falta. Diction, m., dicción, lenguaje.
Device, n., proyecto, plan, expe- Dictionary, n., diccionario.
diente, recurso treta inven- Die, «., dado (for gambling)

; ; ;

ción di\dsa, lema. cuño (stamp). To sink a


Devise,
;

v., adoptar, encontrar, grabar un cuño. sinker, —


idear, inventar, trazar, proyec- grabador en hueco.
tar. Die, v., morir, fallecer. To —
Devoid, a., vacío, falto, libre. — away, extinguirse, disiparse.
of, exento de, falto de, sin. Diet, n., alimento dieta, regimen.
;

Devolve, transmitir, traspasar.


a., Differ, v., diferir, diferenciarse,
To — on, tocar recaer a, a, ser discrepar (to be different) ;

transmitido a. discordar, reñir (to quarrel). To


Devote, v., dedicar, consagrar. To — (or be different) from, diferir
— oneself to, dedicarse (apli- de, diferenciarse (or discrepar)
carse or entregarse) a. de ser diferente de.
;

Devotion, n., devoción, afecto, Difference, n., diferencia, distin-


ardor. ción, pendencia, disputa. To
Devour, v., devorar, tragar, con- split the —
partir la diferencia.
,

sumir. Different, a., diferente, distinto,


Dew, n., rocío, sereno. diverso. To be , —
diferir, ser
Dexterity, «., destreza, agilidad, diferente.
habilidad, maña. Differential, a., diferencial.
Diaconal, a. & n., diagonal. Differently, adv., diferentemente,
Diagram, n., diagrama. de otro modo.
Dial, n., cuadrante. Sun — , reloj Differentiate, v., diferenciar, hacer
de sol, reloj (or cuadrante) solar. diferencia.
Dialect, n., dialecto. Difficult, a., difícil, dificultoso. To
Dialogue, n., diálogo. —
make , dificultar. To become
Diameter, n., diámetro. — , difícil. To be
hacerse to —
Diamond, n., diamante ;
(figure) get on with, ser exigente. See
rombo. — cutter, diamantista. Deal.
Cut — diamante cortado. Difficulty, n., dificultad, enredo,
Rough —
,

, diamante en bruto ;
reparo, apuro, tropiezo. To be

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Dií] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dig

in difficulties,estar en apuros Dimlnution, n., disminución,


(or en situación apurada). To diminución.
arrange a —
zanjar una difi-
, Diminutive, a., diminutivo, pe-
cultad. To meet with difficul- queño.
ties, tropezar con dificultades. Dine, v., comer, tomar la comida.
Diffuse, a., difundido, difuso, Dinge, n., abolladura.
extendido, prolijo. Dinge, V., vencer, tomar, abollar.
Diffuse, v., difundir, derramar, Dining-car, n., vagón-comedor,
repartir, propagar. coche-comedor.
Diffusion, n., difusión, esparci- Dining-room, n., comedor.
miento. Dinner, n., comida banquete.
Dig, v., cavar, ahondar. To up, — — service, ser\ácio de mesa.
;

desenterrar. —time, la hora de comer.


Digest, n., digesto, recopilación. Dint, n., abolladura fuerza,
Digest, v., digerir. poder. By —
of, a fuerza de.
;

Digestion, n., digestión. Dip, w., mojar, remojar, chapuzar ;

Digit, «., dedo ; dígito. declinar, inclinarse hacia abajo.


Dignify, v., dignificar, exaltar, Diphthong, n., diptongo.
elevar. Diploma, n., diploma.
Dignity, «., dignidad, cargo ; Diplomacy, n., diplomacia.
rango, elevación. Direct, a., directo, derecho adv.,
Digress, v., separarse, apartarse ;
directamente, derechamente.
;


extraviarse, hacer digresión. from, directamente de.
Digression, n., digresión. Direct, v., dirigir, encaminar, en-
Dilíe, n., dique, malecón. derezar (to instruct or order)
;

Dilapidate, v., dilapidar, derribar. encargar, mandar, indicar,


Dilapidation, n., dilapidación. ordener (to guide) guiar.
;

Dilate, í'., dilatar(se), extender(se), Direction, dirección, rumbo ;


n.,
alargar (se). sentido consejo, mando (com-
Dilation, n., dilación, dilatación, mand) .
;

s, —
instrucciones,
retardación. órdenes, encargo.
Dilatory, a., dilatorio, tardo, largo, Directly, adv., inmediatamente, en
lento, perezoso moroso (payer). ; seguida, al instante ; directa-
Dilemma, n., dilema, apuro, em- mente.
barazo. Director, n., director, administra-
Diligence, n., diligencia, aplica- dor. s, —
directorio, consejo,
ción, cuidado, esmero, asidui- dirección. Board of s, consejo
dad ;
prisa. de administración.
Diligent, a., aplicado, diligente, Directorate, n., dirección.
asiduo. Directory, n., directorio, guía,
Dilute, v., desleír, diluir, remojar, anuario dirección.
;

clarificar. Directoryship, n., directorio.


Dilution, n., dilución, desleidura. Dirigible balloon, n., dirigible.
Dim, a., obscuro, confuso, indis- Dirt, n., suciedad, basura, inmun-
tinto. dicia. —
cheap, a un precio
Dim, v., ofuscar, obscurecer. \'ilísimo.
Dimension, n., dimensión, medida, Dirty, a., sucio, manchado, in-
proporción. mundo.
Diminish, v., disminuir, minorar ; Dirty, v., ensuciar, manchar.
disminuirse, decrecer, ir a me- Disability, n., impotencia, incapa-
cidad, inhabihdad.
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Dis] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dis

Disable, v., inhabilitar, incapaci- Disapproval, n., desaprobación,


tar, inutilizar (a ship) desa-
;
censura.
parejar, descalabrar. Disapprove, v., (of) desaprobar.
Disablement, ii., inhabilitación ;
Disarm, v., desarmar calmar, ;

impedimento legal. apaciguar.


Disabuse, v., desengañar. Disarrange, v., desarreglar, desor-
Disadvantage, n., desventaja, me- denar, desbaratar.
noscabo, perjuicio. To (or at a) Disarrangement, «., desarreglo,
— -, con pérdida. To take (one) desorden.
at a — coger (a
, alguno) Disarray, «., desarreglo, desorden,
desprevenido. confusión.
Disadvantageous, a., desventajoso, Disassociate, v., desunir.
perjudicial. Disaster, «., desastre, desgracia,
Disalleet, v., descontentar, inquie- siniestro, accidente, desdicha.
tar, desinclinar. Disastrous, a., desastroso, des-
Disaffection, «., desafecto, desleal- graciado, funesto, triste, fatal,
tad, descontento. infeliz.
Disagree, v., desconvenir, discor- Disburse,v., desembolsar, pagar.
dar, desavenirse, no estar con- Disbursement, n., desembolso,
forme (or de acuerdo), no pago, entrega (de fondos), su-
convenir, no sentar bien con- ; plemento.
tender, reñir. Disc. See Disk.
Disagreeable, a., desagradable, Discard, v., descartar, desechar,
enojoso. despedir, deponer.
Disagreement, «., discordia, con- Discern, v., discernir, percibir,
trariedad, disgusto, desacuerdo, descubrir, distinguir, divisar ;

desa\enencia, diferencia, de- hacer una distinción.


semejanza. Discernment, n., descernimiento,
Disallow, n., desaprobar, negar, criterio, juicio, agudeza.
rechazar, no permitir, prohibir, Discharge, n.. descarga (debts) ;

vedar, desechar, no admitir. descargo, finiquito, extinción ;

Disallowance, n., prohibición, ve- (dismissal) dimisión, despido ;

damiento. (fulfilment) ejecución, cumpli-


Disappear, v., desaparecer, per- miento, desempeño (settle-;

derse de \'ista. ment) pago, cancelación ;

Disappearance, n., desaparición. (from prison) descargo perdón.


Disappoint, ü., frustrar, chasquear, — cock, grifo de descarga.
;


contrariar, engañar ; desairar, pipe, impelente.
dejar desairado (to slight) ;
Discharge, v., (to unload) des-
faltar, no cumplir, malograr (to cargar (to clismiss) despedir,
;

fail); defraudar (or no llenar) descartar (of an obligation)


;

las esperanzas dejar plantado


; ;
exonerar, eximir dispensar
; ;

sorprender desagradablemente. (to carry out) ejecutar, cumplir,


To be —ed, llevarse chasco, ser desempeñar, llenar. To a ——
contrariado, quedar chasqueado debt, pagar una deuda. To
(or plantado) quedar defrau- one's duty, cumplir con su
dadas (las
;

esperanzas). — ing, obligación. To — (ships),


deplorable, poco satisfactorio. descargar (buques) .

Disappointment, «., contrariedad, Discipline, n., disciplina, instruc-


chasco, contratiempo, disgusto, ción, orden, rigor.
desengaño. Disclaim, v., negar, desconocer
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(responsibility) ; denegar, re- Discourteous, a., descortés.


nunciar (claims, etc.). Discourtesy, n., descortesía.
Disclaimer, n., negador ; renun- Discover, v., descubrir, averiguar,
cia, abandono. revelar.
Disclose, v., descubrir, revelar, Discovery, n., descubrimiento, re-
publicar. velación.
Disclosure, n., descubrimiento, Discredit, «., descrédito, deshonor.
revelación. Discredit, v., discreer, desacredi-
Discolour, v., descolorar, descolo- tar no dar crédito a. To be-
rir. —
ed, descolorido, des- come
;


ed, caer en descrédito,
colorado. desvirtuarse.
Discomfort, n., incomodidad, Discreditable, a., vergonzoso.
malestar, inquietud. Discreet, a., discreto, circunspecto.
Discompose, v., descomponer, des- Discrepancy, n., discrepancia, di-
concertar. ferencia, merma, falta, equivo-
Disconcert, v., desconcertar, di.s- cación, desacuerdo.
componer, confundir. Discretion, n., discreción, pruden-
Disconnect, v., desunir, separar. cia, circunspección arbitrio,

;

Discontent, ti., descontento, desa- criterio. To leave to one's


grado. dejar a su buen criterio, dejar
Discontent, v., descontentar, desa- a su arbitrio.
gradar, inquietar. ed, des- — Discretionary, a., discrecional, ar-
contentadizo, disgustado mal- ; bitrario.
contento. Discriminate, v., distinguir, esco-
Discontinuance, n., cesación, des- ger.
continuación. Discrimination, n., distinción, dis-
Discontinue, v., descontinuar, dis- tintivo.
continuar, cesar, suspender. Discuss, v., discutir.
Discord, n., discordia, desacuerdo. Discussion, n., discusión.
Discount, n., descuento, rebaja. Disdain, «., desdén, desprecio.
To be at a —
abundar
, ven- ; Disdain, v., desdeñar, despreciar.
derse con rebaja {or a menos Disdainful, a., desdeñoso.

de la par). Less 5 per cent. Disease, n., mal, enfermedad.
con un descuento de 5 por Disembark, v., desembarcar.
ciento. — bank — company)
(o;' Disembarlvation, n., desembartiuc,
caja de descuentos. Rate — of desembarco.
tipo de descuento. Disengage, v., desocupar, desunir,
Discount, v., descontar, rebajar. desenredar, librar.
To — a bill, descontar {ov Disengaged, v., desocupado, libre,
negociar) una letra. desembarazado.
Discountenance, v., desalentar, Disfavour, n., desfavor, disgusto.
desanimar, condenar. Disfigure, v., desfigurar, afear.
Discounter, n., prestamista. Disgrace, «., deshonra, vergüenza,
Discourage, v., desalentar, des- infamia, ignominia.
animar. Disgrace, v., deshonrar, disfamar,
Discouraging, a., desanimador. desairar.
Discouragement, n., desaliento, Disgraceful, a., vergonzoso, des-
desánimo. honroso.
.Discourse, «., discurso, plática. Disguise, »., disfraz, velo, embozo.
Discourse, v., conversar, discurrir, Disguise, V., disfrazar, encubrir,
hablar. ocultar, disimular.

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Dis] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY I
Dis

Disgust, H., disgusto, desazón. Dispatch. See Despatch.


Disgust, v., disgustar, repugnar, Dispense, dispensar, distribuir,
v.,
enfadar.
'

repartir. To


from, eximir de.
Dish, 71., fuente, plato. Soup

— To with, prescindir de, dis-
sopera. covers, tapas de pensar de, privarse de, renun-
platos. ciar a.
Dishearten, v. See Discourage. Disperse, v., dispersar, esparcir,
Dishonest, a., deshonrado, des- desparramar.
honesto, deshonroso. Displace,v., dislocar, desordenar ;

Dishonesty, n., fraude, mala fe, suplemantar.


deshonestidad. Displacement, n., desarreglo des- ;

Dishonour, n., deshonor, deshonra. plazamiento (of a ship).


Dishonour, v., deshonrar. To a — Display, »., ostentación, mani-
draft, desairar {or no aceptar) festación.
un giro. —ed bill, letra desai- Display, v., desplegar, exponer,
rada. ostentar, mostrar, hacer pa-
Dishonourable, a., deshonroso, tente.
deshonrado. Displease, v., desplacer, desa-
Disinclination, n., desafecto. gradar, enfadar, ofender, dis-
Disinclined, a., desinclinado, in- gustar. —
d, descontento, dis-
dispuesto. gustado.
Disinfect, v., desinfectar, desinfec- Displeasure, v., disgusto, des-
cionar. placer.
Disinfectant, n., desinfectante. Disposable, a., disponible.
Disinfection, n., desinfección. Disposal, n., disposición, coloca-
Disinterested, a., desinteresado, ción, enajenación. To hold at
imparcial. —
party, arbitro the — tener (or guardar) a la
,

desinteresado. disposición. To have at one's


Disjoin, v., desunir, desasir, .se- (own) — disponer de.
,

parar. Dispose,!^., disponer, dar, arreglar.


Disjoint, v.,dislocar, desunir. To —of (to sell), vender, ena-
Disk, n., disco. jenar, realizar, colocar, dar
Disliíie, n., repugnancia, aversión, salida a (to employ) servirse
;

aborrecimiento, antipatía. de, emplear (to get rid of)


Dislike, t'., desagradar, desaprobar. deshacerse de.
;


d, dispuesto,
Dislocate,!;., dislocar, descoyuntar. inclinado.
Dismal, a., triste, funesto, infeliz. Disposition, n., disposición, ten-
Dismay, n., desmayo, terror, dencia, orden.
espanto. Dispossess, v., desposeer.
Dismay, v., desmayar, espantar, Dispossession, «., desposeimiento,
desanimar. despojo.
Dismiss, v., despedir, destituir (a Dispraise, w., vituperar, condenar,
person) desechar, dar de lado
; censurar.
(a thing). Disproportion, n., desproporción.
Dismissal, «., dimisión, despedida. Disproportionate, a., despropor-
Disobey, v., desobedecer. cionado, desigual.
Disorder, n., desorden, desarreglo, Disprove, v., confutar, desaprobar.
confusión desbarajuste. In Disputable, a., disputable, contro-

;

embrollado.
, vertible.
Disorganise, v., desorganizar. Dispute, n., disputa, contienda,
Disparage, v., rebajar, desdorar. controversia, cuestión. In —
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Dis] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Div

en contencioso. Beyond
litigio, Distillery, n., destilatorio.


incontrovertible.
, Distinct, a., distinto, diferente,
Dispute, v., disputar, controvertir, claro, diverso.
discutir, contestar, resistir po- ;
Distinction, n., distinción, dife-
ner reparo a. rencia.
Disqualification, n., incapacidad, Distinguish, v., distinguir, discer-
inhabilitación, inhabilidad. nir. — ed, distinguido, eminente.
Disqualify, v., inhabilitar. Distort, v., torcer, retorcer (to
Disquiet, «., inquietud, desaso- twist), desfigurar, falsear, inter-
siego. pretar falsamente (news, etc.).
Disquieting, a., alarmante, poco Distortion, contorsión, torci-
n.,
tranquilizador. miento perversión.
;

Disregard, »., desatención, des- Distract, v., distraer perturbar,;

cuido, despre io, indiferencia. enloquecer.


Disregard, v., desatentar, no hacer Distraction, n., distracción, con-
caso de, descuidar, pasar por fusión.
alto, menospreciar. Distrain, v., embargar, secuestrar.
Disrepute, n., descrédito. To Distraint, n., embargo, secuestro.
bring into —
perjudicar.,
Distress, n., pena, dolor, apuro,
Disrespect, n., desacato, falta de miseria embargo, secuestro.

;

respeto. To put into a port in entrar ,

Disrespectful, a., descortés, irre- de arribada (forzosa).


verente, desatento, falto de Distress, v., afligir, angustiar, con-
respeto. gojar embargar, secuestrar.
Dissatisfaction, n., descontento, To be
;

— ed at ... sentir in-


,

disgusto, desagrado. finito {or en el alma), lamentar.


Dissatisfy, v., descontentar, desa- Distribute, v., distribuir, repartir.
gradar. Distribution, n., distribución, re-
Dissatisfied, a., descontento. parto, repartición.
Dissent, n., disención. District, «., distrito, comarca,
Dissent, v., disentir, diferenciarse, región.
diferir de opinión. Distrust, «., desconfianza, recelo,
Dissolution, n., disolución. sospecha.
Dissolve, v., disolver, deshacer, Distrust, V., desconfiar (de), sos-
desleír disolverse, derretirse pechar.
(to
;

melt), separar. To — Distrustful, a., desconfiado, rece-


partnership, disolver {or extin- loso, sospechoso.
guir) una sociedad. d, di- Disturb, v., perturbar, molestar,
suelto, extinguido. interrumpir, inquietar turbar, ;

Dissuade, v., disuadir. desarreglar, agitar.


Distance, n., distancia. At a — Disturbance, n., disturbio, confu-
a lo lejos, de lejos, a distancia. sión, desorden, tumulto, desba-
Distant, a., distante, lejano, re- rajuste.
moto. Three miles — , a tres Disunion, n., desunión, discordia.
millas de distancia. Disunite, v., desunir (se), sepa-
Distaste, n., fastidio, aversión, rar (se).
disgusto, hastío. Disuse, n., desuso.
Distasteful, a., desagradable, en- Ditto, a., dicho ; ídem.
fadoso. Diurnal, a., diurno, diario, coti-
Distil, v., destilar. diano.
Distiller, n., destilador. Dive, v., zabullirse, sumergirse ;

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Divl ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Dor

bucear (as a diver) ;


profundizar Doclíet, n., rótulo, dirección, ex-
(to examine carefully). tracto lista, tablilla.
;

Diver, n., buzo. Doctor, n., doctor, médico.


Diverge, w., divergir(se), apartarse, Doctrine, n., doctrina.
desviarse. Document, documento, escri-
n.,
Divergence, «., divergencia. tura. —
documentos, docu-
s,

Divers, Diverse, a., diverso(s), mentación, papeles. Legal —


diferente(s), distinto(s). auto.
Diversify, v., diversificar, \'ariar. Documental, a., documental.
Divert, v., desviar, apartar, alejar Documentary, a., documentario.
(to turn away) divertir, dis- ; Doe, w., gama. skin, ante, piel —
traer, entretener (to entertain). de gama.
Divide, v., divddir, distribuir, re- Doer, n., hacedor, actor, agente.
partir, desunir. Dog, n., perro (Mech.) fiador de
Dividend, n., dividendo. — rueda. Bull
;

perro de presa.

,

warrant, cupón. nail, hita puntal, tachuela.


Division, división.
•«., Doing, n., hecho, acción. See Do.
Divulge, v., divulgar, publicar. Dolí, n., muñeca.
Do, v., hacer, obrar, tratar con- ; Dollar, n., peso, duro, dólar.
venir (to suit) bastar (to Dome, n., cúpula, domo.
suffice) ; efectuar
;

(to effect) ; Domestic, a., doméstico. — s,

valer, servir (to serve or tocuyos (S.A.), manta,


(textile)
answer) concluir, finalizar (to osnaburgos.
finish). To
;


again, rehacer, Domicile, n., domicilio, casa, habi-
volver a hacer. To — away tación.
udth, acabar con. To — one's Domicile, v., domiciliar(se). d —
best, esmerarse, hacer su po- bill, libranza domiciliada. d —
sible. To —
without, pasar sin, at, domiciliado (or pagadero) en.
renunciar a. That will — Dominate, v., dominar, predomi-
eso es bastante [or suficiente). nar, gobernar.
That won't ——
eso no vale {or , Dominion, n., dominio ;
potencia ;

no sirve). To business, hacer territorio.


negocios. To —
with, tener que Donation, n., donación, don.
ver con, tener tratos (deal- Done, a., hecho acabado, con- ;

ings) con contribuir a (to


; cluido (agreed) de acuerdo,
;

contribute to) To have nothing corriente, convenido. See Do.


to —
with the case, no hacer
.

Donor, n., dador, donador.


He done
al caso.
acabado con
is
él. Little
for,
—han
ing
Doom, v., destinar, determinar,
condenar. To be ed to —
(or done), (hay) pocas opera- disappointment (one's hopes),
ciones se conciertan pocos
; quedar defraudadas (las espe-
negocios. Nothing done ranzas).
(market), sin operaciones. See Door, n., puerta. Back -,
puerta —
Know, Without. trasera, —bell, campanilla de
Docli, n., dique. Dr\' — astillero, puerta. — knocker, aldaba.

dique seco. Wet
dársena. —
,

— mat, felpudo de puerta.


— charges, gastos de dique.
,

— plate, placa, plancha de metal.


dues, derechos de dique. — — handle, botón ;
pomo. —
yard, astillero, arsenal. Graving way, entrada, puerta, portal.
— , dique seco. [dique. Dormant, a., durmiente sin ;

Doelí, V., poner (or entrar) en el movimiento.


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Dose, «., dosis, porción. Dozen, n., docena. By the —


Dot, n., tilde, punto. por docenas.
Double, a. & n., doble, duplo, do- Drab, a., (colour) pardo, color
blado, doble cantidad de, dos pardo, tierra.
veces (tanto), duplicado. To Draft, n., giro, libranza, libra-
be —
the height of, tener doble miento, letra, cambial, efecto
altura que. breasted, cru- — (in weight) destara (drawing)
;

zado. dealing, doblez,— diseño, plan (of a letter or


;

fraude, trato doble. entry ; — sketch) bosquejo. For de


;



,

See Book-keeping. buen peso. Rough borrador,



,

Doubt, 11., duda, recelo. No bosquejo. See Dishonoured. To


sin duda, a no dudarlo. To be honour a —
acoger {or recoger)

,

in tener recelos, dudar. un giro.



,

There is no no hav {or cabe) , Draft, v., bosquejar, trazar,


duda. diseñar.
Doubt, v., dudar, recelar. Drag, ü., arrastrar, tirar.
Doubtful, a., dudoso, incierto, re- Drain, «., desaguadero.
celoso. Drain, v., desaguar agotar, en- ;

Doubtless, adv., sin duda verdad ; jugar.


es que. . . . Drainage, n., desagüe, desecación.
Dovetail, «., cola de milano. Dram, n., dracma.
Dovetail, v., ensamblar a cola de Drape, v., cubrir, revestir.
milano, machihembrar. ed, •
— Draper, n., pañero, mercader de
ensamblado. paños. See Linen.
Dowel, n., botón, macho de Drapery, n., ropaje, paños, telas
madera. de lana (shop) pañería, tienda
;

Down, «., plumón ; adv., abajo, de paños.


hacia abajo, a menos. Eider- Drastic, enérgico. a.,
— plumazón, edredón.
,


To Draught, corriente de aire
n.
come bajar, descender, ir a
- (air) trago (drink) calado

; ;

menos. To go ir abajo, bajar, (of a ship) tiro (drawing or


descender. To pay cash
,

— pulling). —
horse, caballo de
;

pagar al contado. To write — tiro.



To have (Naut.)
Rough
feet . . .


escribir, sentar, notar. To put calar pies.
— to one's account, sentar en
,

borrador.
.


.

board, tablero de
.

cuenta. To keep prices — damas.


castigar los precios. the •
— Draughts, juego de damas.
n.pl.,
river, río abajo. Draughtsman, dibujante, dise- n.,
Downcast, a., abatido, apesadum- ñador, dibujador, delineante.
brado, alicaído, cabizbajo. Draw, v., tirar (to pull) arras- ;

Downfall, n., caída, ruina. trar atraer (to attract)


; as- ;

Dowu-hearted, a., abatido, desani- pirar sacar, extraer, arrancar


;

mado. (to pull out) dibujar, diseñar, ;

Downright, a., abierto, derecho, delinear (to sketch), representar ;

verdadero, sincero, franco, lla- deducir, inferir calar (a ship).


no adv., a plomo, claramente. To —
a bill, girar {oy librar) una
;

Downward,
;

inclinado, descen-
a., letra de cambio. To back, —
dente. — tendency, tendencia retroceder, volverse hacia atrás,
a la baja. retirarse. To near, acercarse. —
Downwards, adv., hacia abajo. To —
near to an end, fenecer.
-


-

Downy, a., velloso, felpudo, suave. To to a close, tocar a su fin.

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terminar. To —
off, sacar, adornar, aderezar (to decorate)
extraer, trasegar. To (bills, — adobar, curtir (skins, etc.)
;

drafts, etc.) on, girar a cargo de, preparar (flax) aprestar


girar sobre (or contra). To — (cloth)
;

out, sacar, extraer retirarse. Dresser, n., aparador.


To — up (documents), extender, ;

Dressing, n., adorno ; adobo (oí


levantar, redactar, otor-
escribir, skins, etc.) aderezo (of cloth
To — up
;

gar. dibujar,
(designs), or food) apresto, doblar (of
diseñar. cloths).
;


case, neceser de
Drawback, n. obstá-
(obstacle), tocador, estuche de tocador.
culo, inconveniente devolu- ;
— gown, peinador, bata. —
ción de derechos, rebaja, dere- table, tocador.
cho de reexportación. Dressmaker, n., costurera, mo-
Drawbridge, n., puente levadizo. dista.
Drawee, n., girado, librado. Dressmaking, «., confección de
Drawer, librador,
n., girante, prendas.
girador (box) cajón, cajoncito, Dried. See Dry.
gaveta. Pair of
;


s, calzoncillos. Driít, n., designio, intento de-
Drawing, n., dibujo, diseño tiro riva tendencia. s of ice, — ;

(lottery) sorteo. —
s (of money),
; ;

hielos
;

flotantes. -wood, —
cobros. —
materials, objetos madera flotante.
de dibujo. —
board, tabla de Drift, v., flotar amontonar.
dibujar. —
pen, tiralúieas,
;

Drill, n., taladro (bore), ejercicio;


pluma de dibujar. paper, — dril (cloth). Figured (or plain)
papel de dibujo. pencil, — — dril labrado [or liso).

,

lápiz para dibujo. -room, Drill, v., taladrar, barrenar, agu-


salón. jerear (to bore) ; ejercitar (se).
Dray, «., carro, carromato, carre- Drilling-machine, n., máquina de
tón. taladrar.
Drayman, n., carretero, carroma- Drink, «., bebida, trago.
tero. Drink, v., beber.
Dread, n., miedo, terror, espanto. Drinking-glass, n., vaso, copa.
Droad. v., temer, recelar. Drive, n., paseo en coche.
Dreadíul, a., terrible, horrible, Drive, í;., impeler, llevar; condu-
espantoso, horroroso. cir, guiar (conveyances), etc.)
Dream, n., sueño. mover (Mech.). To — away,
;

Dream, v., soñar. ahuyentar. To back, re- —


Dredge, «., draga. chazar. To —
in, hacer entrar
Dredge, v., dragar. por fuerza, meter (or encajar) a
Dredger, «., rastrador, pescador golpe de martillo. To be n —
de ostras. on the shore (a vessel), ser
Dredging-machine, n., draga. echado (or arrojado) en la
Dregs, n.pl., heces, escoria. costa. To —
out, arrojar,
Dress, n., vestido, traje atavío. expeler, hacer salir.
— coat, frac. —
goods, géneros
;

Driver, n., conductor, cochero.


de vestido, géneros para trajes Driving, n., impulso,
(Mech.)
de señora. —
fancies, géneros
— movimiento, motor motor, a.,

de fantasía para vestidos. motriz. —
axle, eje motor.
;

fold, doblez francés. Night — belt, correa motriz, correa de


bata de cama.
-,

trasmisión. —
power, fuerza
Dress, v., vestir, vestirse ; ataviar. motriz. —
shaft, árbol motor.

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— wheel, rueda motriz. — 13 de Febrero. To become (or


whip, látigo de cochero. fall) —
veneer. In - course, —

,

Drop, «., gota (of water) caída, a su tiempo. In time, a su


baja (fall) pendiente. by
;

— tiempo, a tiempo, en tiempo


— gota a gota.
;

hábil [or oportuno). In —


form,
,

Drop, v., dejar caer caer bajar, en debida forma. When al —


descender gotear calmarse.
; ;

[or a su) vencimiento. (or — ,

To — ;

in with, topar con.


;

owing) to, debido a. date, —


Dross, n., escoria de metal orín, ; vencimiento. To be to, —
moho, herrumbre espuma deberse [or obedecer) a, nacer
hez, heces.
; ;

de. —
for shipment in June,
Drought, n. sequía, seca, seque- que debe [or debía, if past) em-
dad. barcarse en Junio. A steamer
Drove, n., manada, hato. is — debe llegar un vapor. To
Drown, v., ahogar (se), anegar (se) ;
be — to one,
,

deber (tocar or
inundar (to flood), sofocar (to corresponder) a alguno. See
stifle). Honour. The amount — , la

— —
Drug, droga.
n., s, drogas, cantidad vencida. Balance
droguería. A on the market, — , saldo deudor, alcance.
invendible. Dull, a., (blunt) embotado ;

Drug, v., jaropar administrar ; (stupid) lerdo, torpe (market ;

[or recetar) drogas. or business) flojo, desanimado,


Drugget, n., droguete. encalmado, muerto, sin anima-
Druggist, n., droguero. 's shop,
— ción, lánguido, tardo, abatido ;

farmacia. (colour) bajo, obscuro, mate.


Drum, n., tambor cilindro (of — weather, tiempo pesado [or
soda, etc.). — stick,
;

baqueta [or nebuloso). To be of sale, ser—


palillo) de tambor. de venta morosa, venderse con
Dry, a., seco, árido. goods, — dificultad.
géneros finos, tejidos, telas, Dull, v., embotar ofuscar, des-

;

lienzos, ropa, lencería. land, -


lumhrar, deslustrar.
tierra firme. To be kept (on — Dullness, n., estupidez, torpeza,
labels), guárdese de la humedad. pesadez,entorpecimiento (of ;

See Dock. trade, flojedad, calma,


etc.)
Dry, v., secar enjugar secarse,
; ; abatimiento, postración.
enjugarse. Dried plums, cirue- Duly, adv., debidamente, oportu-
las pasas. namente, a su (debido) tiempo,
Dryness, n., sequedad, aridez. en su día, sin novedad.
Drysalter, »., traficante en aceites, Dumb, a., mudo. —
-bell, palan-
escabeches, materias de tinte queta. — -bells, pesas.
[or en materias colorantes). Dummy, n., maniquí ; a., falso,
Dubious, a., dudoso, incierto. imitado, fingido, falseado.
Ducli, n., ánade, pato (cloth) ; Dun, «., a:reedor importuno.
loneta. Dun, a., bruno, pardo.
Ductile, a., dúctil, flexible, blando; Dun, v., importunar [or apremiar)
tratable. a un deudor. A ning —
Due, derecho, merecido. Dock letter, una carta importuna-
and town
n.,

s, derechos de dique dora.
y de puerto. Dunnage, n., abarrote, tablas [or
Due, a., debido, cumplido, ven- leña) de estiva.
cido. —
February I3th, valor Dunnage, v., abarrotar.
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Duodecimo, n., libro en dozavo. Dyeing, n., tintorería el teñir. ;

Dupo, n., crédulo. Dye-stuUs, n., materia de tinte,


Dupe, v., engañar, embaucar. tintes, droga.
Duplex, a., duplo, doble, dúplice ; Dye-tub, n., tina.
duplex. Dyewood, n., palo de tinte.
Duplicate, w., duplicado, copia Dye-works, n., tintorería, taller
a., duplicado, doble. In por — ;

de tintorero.
duplicado. Against receipt, — ,

Dynamite, n., dinamita.


contra doble recibo, contra Dynamo, n., dinamo.
recibo por duplicado.
Duplicate, v., duplicar.
Durability, n., duración, estabili- Each, a. & pron., cada uno, cada,
dad, durabilidad. cualquier (a). — other, uno(s)
Durable, a., durable, duradero, y otro(s) uno(s) ; a otro(s) ;

íirme (colour). mutuamente.


Duration, n., duración, continua- Eager, a., ansioso, deseoso, ar-
ción. diente, impaciente, vivo ce-
To be — to ...
;

During, prep., mientras. loso, solícito.


Dust, n., polvo. brush, plu- — anhelar, desear vivamente.
,

mero, cepillo. Gold polvo — ,


Eagerly, adv., ansiosamente, ar-
de oro oro en polvo.
; dientemente, con impaciencia.
Duster, «., plumero. Eagerness, n., ansia, anhelo, ardor,
Dutch, a., holandés. See Cheese. apresuramiento, ahinco, pre-
— oven, asador de vuelta. mura.
Dutiable, a., (que) devenga(n) Eagle, n., águila.
derechos, sujeto al pago de Ear, n., oreja oído ; orejón
impuestos. —
goods, artículos (of corn) espiga. By
;

de — ;

gravados de derechos. oído. —


-ring, zarcillo, pen-
,

Duty, n., deber, obligación arbi- ; diente, arracada ;


(Cuba &
trios. Custom House duties^ Mex.) arete.
derechos de Aduana. To pay Earlier, antes, más temprano [oy
duties, devengar [or adeudar) pronto). See Early.
derechos. —
free, libre de dere- Earliest, primero, lo más antes.
chos, exento. —
paid, derechos See Early.
pagados despachado inclusos
; ; Early, a., temprano, pronto ;

los derechos. Import and avanzado, anticipado primi-



;

export duties, derechos de tivo. in the spring, al prin-


entrada y de salida. Extra —— cipio de la primavera. next —
recargo. To think it one's week, a principios de la semana
to ... creer de su deber,
, entrante. —
in the morning,
creerse en el deber de. To muy de mañana, de madrugada.
be on —
estar de guardia.
,
. . .

As —
as possible, tan pronto
Dwell, v., habitar, morar, vivir, como sea posible, a la mayor
residir. To —
on (or upon), brevedad. See Convenience.
insistir en tocar, detenerse {or
; Earn, v., ganar, adquirir, obtener,
dilatarse) sobre. conseguir (to merit) merecer,
;

Dye, «., tinte, molde, materia hacerse acreedor a.


colorante. Earnest, a., serio, formal atento,
Dye, v., teñir.
— To
red, teñir de — activo n., seriedad, veras
;

rojo. d, teñido, de color.


;

prenda segura. —
desire, vivo
;

Dyer, n., tintorero, teñidor. deseo. In —


de veras. To be
,

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in — hablar formalmente {or


, Ebb, v., menguar, retroceder de-

;

de veras). In good de buena caer, disminuir.


— money, arras.
,

fe. • Ebonite, n., ebonita.


Earnestly, adv., seriamente, de Ebony, ébano.
n.,
veras encarecidamente, an- Eccentric, a., excéntrico extra-

; ;

siosamente. To beg rogar , vagante, singular, estrafalario,


encarecidamente {or con in- raro; n., excéntrica (Mech.).
stancia). — wheel, rueda excéntrica. —
Earning, n., salario, jornal, paga. rod, barra de la excéntrica.
— s, salario, entradas. Echo, n., eco.
Earth, n., tierra, mundo. See Eclipse, n., eclipse.
Fuller. Eclipse, V., eclipsar.
Earthen, a., terreo, terreno, te- Economic(al), a., económico, mo-
rroso,de barro. -ware, loza. — derado.
Glazed —
loza vidriada. , Economics, n., economía.
Earthquake, n., temblor de tierra, Economist, n., economista.
terremoto. Economise, v., economizar, aho-
Ease, n., tranquilidad, ocio, re- rrar.
poso, quietud (comfort) con- Economy, n., economía. Political
veniencia,
;

comodidad ;
(rest) — economía política.
,

descanso ;
(relief) alivio, des- Eddy, n., reflujo de agua, remo-
ahogo ; facilidad, despejo. lino.
Ease, alargar (to slacken)
v., ;
Edge, n., filo, corte, punta (of an
aliviar, suavizar, mitigar ;
instrument, etc.) borde es- ; ;

aflojar (market, prices, etc.). quina, ángulo, canto (córner) ;

Easel, n., caballete, bastidor de ribete, orilla (selvage) ; mar-


pintor. gen (of a book).
Easily, adv., fácilmente, con facili- Edge, v., afilar, aguzar.
dad, bien. [dad. Edge-tool, herramienta afilada,
n.,
Easiness n., facilidad comodi- ; instrumento cortante.
East, w., oriente; este; a., oriental, Edict, ii., edicto, mandato, de-
de Oriente, del Este. wind, — creto, ordenanza.
viento del Este (or de Levante). Edit, v., redactar.
Easter, n., pascua de resurrección. Edition, n., edición, tirada.
Easterly, a., oriental, de Oriente. Editor, n., editor, redactor prin-
Eastern. See Easterly. cipal.
Eastward, adv., hacia el Oriente. Educate, v., educar, criar ; enseñar,
Easy, a., fácil, acomodado, có- instruir.
^ modo liso, natural
; flojo ; Education, n., educación instruc- ;

(market, prices, etc.) tran- ción, enseñanza.



.
;

^ quilo (calm) In circum-


. Educational, a., educador.
,
stances, acomodado. See Chair, Educator, n., educador, instructor.
Sale. Eel, n., anguila.
Eat, v., comer. To — up, comer, Efface, v., borrar, cancelar.
destruir, arruinar. Effect, n., efecto obra, estilo.
Eatables, n.pl., comestibles, ví- — s, efectos, enseres, bienes.
;

veres, vituallas. To carry into emprender, —



,

Eau-de-Cologne, agua de Colonia. llevar a cabo. To have


Ebb, n., menguante, reflujo de la surtir {or producir) efecto. To
marea decadencia. ; tide, — give —
to, llevar a cabo {or a la
marea menguante. práctica), efectuar. To have
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the desired surtir el efecto — Elasticity, n., elasticidad.


apetecido. To take salir
,

— , Elbow, n., codo. room, an- —


bien, hacerse efectiv-o. Of (or chura, alcance, desahogo.
to) no —
vano, inútil, inútil- ,


Eider, n., maj^or, más viejo, de
mente. To this -, a este efecto. más edad n. (tree),
; saúco.

— —
To that a ese efecto. With-

, berry, baya de saúco.
out infructuoso, infructuo-
, Elect, v., elegir, escoger.
samente, sin resultado. To be Election, n., elección.
without —
surtir efecto. no Electric (al), a., eléctrico. — bell,
Effect, v., efectuar, ejecutar, .pro-
,

campanilla eléctrica. — -

cur-
ducir, verificar, realizar. To — rent, corriente eléctrica. light, —
insurance, efectuar {or cuidar) luz eléctrica. motor, motor—
el seguro. To the sale, operar — eléctrico. See Engineer.
la venta. Electrician, n., electricista.
Effective, a., eficiente, eficaz, efec- Electricity, n., electricidad.
tivo. To be surtir efecto. — , Electrify, t'., electrizar.
Effectual, a., eficiente, eficaz. Electro-gilding, dorado galvánico.
Effervesce, v., hervir, fermentar, Electro-magnetic, a., electro-mag-
estar en efervescencia. nético.
Effervescent, a., efervescente. Electrometer, n., electrómetro.
Efficiency, «..eficiencia, actividad. Electromotor, »., electromotor,
Efficient, a., eficiente, eficaz motor eléctrico.
capaz, práctico, idóneo, sufi-
;

Electro-plate, «., electroplata. d —


ciente. goods, géneros electroplateados.
Effort, n., esfuerzo, empeño, dili- Electro-plating, n., plateado al
gencia, gestión, conato. To galvanismo.
make (or use) every emplear — , Electrotype, n., electrotipo. —
(or hacer) todos (sus) esfuerzos. plate, placa galvánica.
To spare no — , no perdonar Electrotyping, n., electrotipia.
diligencia {or esfuerzo). Elegance, »., elegancia, primor.
Egg, n., huevo. -shell, cascara — Elegant, a., elegante, fino, deli-
de huevo. -cup, huevera. — •

cado.
Egg, v., incitar, provocar. Element, n., elemento.
Egoism, «., egoísmo. Elementary, a., elemental, inicial.
Eider-down, n., edredón, pluma- Elephant, n., elefante.
zón plumón, almohadón.
;
Elevate, v., elevar, alzar, levantar.
Either, a. & pron., cualquier (a), Elevation, w., elevación, altura.
cualquiera de los dos también Elevator, n., ascensor, elevador.
tampoco (after negation).
;


;

Elicit, v., obtener, atraer, sacar,


. or
. . o . o . . , . . . . . . hacer salir.
Eject, v., arrojar, expeler. Eligibility, n., elegibilidad.
Ejection, «., expulsión, evacua- Eligible, a., elegible, a propósito.
ción. Eliminate, v., eliminar, rechazar.
Elaborate, a., elaborado, esme- Elimination, «., eliminación.
rado, acabado. EU, «., ana.
Elaborate, ?., elaborar. Elm ( — wood), n., olmo.
Elaboration, n., elaboración. Else, a. & adv., otro más, ;

Elapse, v., pasar, transcurrir. además conj., de otro modo,


Elastic, a. & n., elástico. band, — si no.
;

Anybody — , cualquier
tejido elástico, afianzador de (otro), cualquiera. Nobody -,

goma. —
gum, goma elástica. ningún otro ; nadie. Nothing
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Elsj ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Emp

— nada más.
, Someone — cuerpo ; reunir ; incorporarse ;

algún otro, otra persona. (to contain) contener, envolver,


Elsewhere, adv., en [or a) otra abarcar, comprender.
parte a otro(s).
; Emboss, f., relevar, grabar, estam-
Elucidate, aclarar, esclarecer, par, emboscar, realzar, resaltar.
poner en
v.,
claro. — ed, en relieve, estampado,
Elucidation, n., aclaración, expli- emboscado, adamascado.
cación. Embossment, «., realce, relieve,
Elude, V., eludir, huir, burlar (la resalte.
vigilancia de). Embrace, v., abrazar ; rodear ;

Emanate, v., emanar, proceder, abarcar, contener, comprender.


derivarse. To — an opportunity, aprove-
Emanation, n., emanación. char {or valerse de) la ocasión.
Embalm, v., embalsamar, conser- Embrocation, n., embrocación.
\'ar, aromatizar. Embroider, v., bordar. ing —
Embankment, n.. di(pie, presa ;
frame, líastidor.
terraplén. Embroiderer, »., bordador.
Embargo, «., embargo, secuestro Embroidery, n., bordado, borda-
de géneros detención de dos bordadura.
buques. To lay an
;

on, em- — ;

Embroil, v., embrollar, enredar.


bargar, secuestrar poner em- Emerald, n.-, esmeralda.
bargo a. To take the off,
;

— Emerge, v., salir, aparecer, aso-


desembargar. marse, presentarse, surgir.
Embark, v., embarcar (se), ir a Emergency, n., emergencia, aprie-
bordo. To — in (venture, etc.), to, caso imprevisto {or necesa-
embarcarse, aventurarse, em- rio), necesidad urgente.
peñarse en. Emery, n., esmeril. — cloth,
Embarkation, n., embarco, em- género de esmeril. paper, —
barque. papel esmeril.
Embarrass, v., desconcertar, em- Emigrant, «., emigrado.
barazar, apurar, poner en apu- Emigrate, v., emigrar.
ros. — ed, apurado, en un Emigration, n., emigración.
apuro, embarazado. Eminence, n., altura, elevación,
Embarrassment, n., apuro, enredo, cima eminencia, distinción.
;

estorbo, embarazo, perplejidad, Eminent, a., eminente, notable,


lío. distinguido.
Embassy, «., embajada. Emission, n., emisión. [pedir.
Embellish, v., embellecer, hermo- Emit, v., emitir exhalar ;des- ;

sear, adornar. Emolument, n., emolumento, uti-


Embellishment, n., adorno, ornato. lidad, provecho.
Embezzle, v., mahersar, apro- Emphasis, n., énfasis.
piarse (fraudulentamente) ha- ; Emphasise, v., recalcar, acentuar.
cer desfalco. Emphatic, a., enfático, enérgico,
Embezzlement, n., malversación fuerte.
(de caudales), apropiación frau- Empire, n., imperio.
dulenta abuso de confianza.
; Employ, 11., empleo, cargo, ocupa-
Embezzler, n., malversador, esta- ción, puesto.
fador. Employ, v., emplear, ocupar.
Emblem, n., emblema, símbolo, Employee, n., empleado.
divisa. Employer, n., jefe, principal,
Embody, v., incorporar, dar patrón, patrono, amo, dueño.
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Employment, empleo, ocupa- n., Encumbrance, n., embarazo, car-


ción, caxgo, In colocación. ga, estorbo.
our —
a nuestro servicio.
, Encyclopaedia, n., enciclopedia.
Emporium, n., emporio. End, cabo, extremo
n., fin, con- ;

Empower, v., autorizar, facultar, clusión, término (aim) objeto, ;

habilitar, dar poder. intento, mira (of a piece, ;

Emptiness, vaciedad, vacío.


n., fent) retazo, corte punta. At
Empty, a., vacío, vacuo, hueco ; the —
of jNIay, al {or para) fin
;


desocupado, vacante (vain or ; de Mayo. At the (or about)
useless) vano, inútil, frivolo. of the month, a fines {or
Empty, v., vaciar, desocupar, últimos) del mes. In the —
evacuar, agotar vaciarse en fin, al fin. To make an of —
trasegar (liquids).
; ;

acabar con. To put an to —


Emulate, emular, imitar, com- poner coto (fin or término) a
petir.
v.,
terminar. At this (or our) —
Emulation, ¡i., emulación. en ésta, en ésta su casa de
Emulsion, n., emulsión. nuestra parte. At your en — ;


,

Enable, v., permitir, habilitar, ésa. To attain one's con- ,

facilitar poner en estado {or


; seguir su objeto. There is no end
situación) de, poner en el caso of ... abunda (n) el {or los)
de hacer que. Odds and
,

s, picos {cr —
resti-
. . . .

Enact, v., decretar, establecer,


. .

llos). To make s meet, atar —


ordenar, efectuar. ambos cabos (fig-) redondear ;

Enamel, j;., esmalte. sus rentas {or su hacienda).


Enamel, v., esmaltar. End, acabar, terminar, con-
v.,
Encaustic, a., encáustico. cluir acabarse, terminarse
; ;

Endose, surround) cercar,


v., (to parar, expirar.
rodear (to send inside) incluir,
; Endanger, v., arriesgar, poner en
acompañar, adjuntar, encerrar, peligro, comprometer.
amparar. —
d, adjunto, incluso. Endeavour, w., esfuerzo, diligencia,
Enclosure, «., cercado (of a ; empeño, conato, s, gestiones, —
letter, etc.) inclusa, incluso, esfuerzos, diligencias.
inclusión. Endeavour, z'., procurar, tratar de,
Encounter, ;;., encuentro, choque. hacer lo posible esforzarse por ;

Encounter, v., encontrar tro- ; (en or para), esmerarse en,


pezar con. hacer por.
Encourage, v., animar, alentar, Ending, n., conclusión, cesación.
halagar, fomentar, favorecer. Endless, a., infinito, continuo, sin
Encouragement, n., incentivo, es- fin. — trouble, ímprobo tra-
tímulo, fomento. bajo.
Encouraging, a., estimulante, ani- Endorse, v., endosar (a cheque,
mador, halagüeño, alentador. bill, etc.) respaldar, autorizar
; ;

Encroach, v. (upon), usurpar, ratificar, apoyar (to back up)


apoderarse de. To — upon aprobar, confirmar. d to, — ;

one's kindness, abusar de la endosado a favor de.


bondad de alguno. Endorsee, n., endosado, porta-
Encroachment, n., usurpación, dor.
intrusión. Endorsement, n., endoso (of a
Encumber, v., embarazar, abru- cheque, etc.) sobrescrito, ró-
;

mar, cargar, sobrecargar, estor- tulo ratificación, aprobación.



;

bar. Blank , endoso en blanco.


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End] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY lEnj

— of bill of lading, endoso del obligación, empeño ; ajuste,


conocimiento. contrato colocación. Without

;

To fulfil
Endorser, n., endosante, endosa-
dor cedente.
;
,

one's —compromiso.
sin
hacer frente
s, (dar
Endow, V. (with), dotar (de). cumplimiento) a sus compro-
Endowment, «., dote, dotación. misos.
— policy, póliza dotal. See Engine, n., ingenio, máquina,
Insurance. [tolerable. motor locomotora.
(rail.)
Endurable, a., sufrible, soportable. Steam —
;

máquina de vapor.

,

Endurance, n., duración, continua- Fire bomba de incendio.


ción paciencia, sufrimiento.
;
— driver,
,

maquinista. —
Endure, v., aguantar, soportar, builder (or maker), fabricante
sufrir. {or constructor) de máquinas.
Endwise, adv., derecho, de punta. — house, casa de máquinas,
Enemy, n., enemigo. depósito de locomotoras. —
Energetic, «., enérgico, activo. room, cámara de las máquinas.
Energy, n., energía, actividad, —works, fábrica de máquinas.
vigor. Engineer, n., ingeniero, maqui-
Enforce, v., obligar, forzar, esfor- nista. — ingeniero
Civil civil.
zar, apretar. To payment, — Electrical— ingeniero ,
,

electri-
cobrar hacerse pagar. cista.Mechanical — ingeniero
mecánico. Mining — ingeniero
; ,

Enforcement, n., fuerza, coacción, ,

compulsión. de minas.
Enfranchise, v., enfranquecer, Engineering, n., ingeniería.
emancipar, dar [or conceder) Engrave, v., grabar esculpir ;

franquicia conceder los pri-


; tallar.
vilegios de la ciudadanía. Engraver, n., grabador escultor ;

Enfranchisement, n., franquicia, Engraving, n., grabado, lámina


emancipación, privilegio de ciu- estampa. Copper-plate —
dadano. grabado en cobre. Steel
Engage, v., empeñar, comprome- grabado en acero. Wood —
ter, obligar (to bind) apala- ; grabado en madera.
brar, escriturar (to appoint) ; Engross, v., absorber, ocupar,
admitir, emplear, ocupar (to reclamar, monopolizar (law)
employ). To be d, estar — escribir compulsas poner en ;
;

ocupado (busy) estar empe- ; limpio.


ñado or comprometido (bound Engrosser, n., (clerk) pendolista ;

or pledged) estar colocado monopolista.


(in a situation).
;

To be —
d in Engrossing, n., compulsa, copia

(a business, etc.), estar ocupado de un instrumento. clerk,
en, ocuparse en {or de), dedi- escribiente de letra grande.
carse a, entrar en. To — in (a Engrossment, n., monopolio co- ;

business or venture, etc.), pia de un instrumento escrito,


aventurarse {or meterse) en copia auténtica.
algún negocio. To be — d {or Enhance, v., encarecer, aumentar.
reserved) to, estar reservado a, Enhancement, n., encarecimiento,
ser propiedad To — room de. subida de valor.
(on a apalabrar
ship), flete, Enigma, n., enigma.
ajusfar cabida. To — oneself, Enjoy, v., gozar de, disfrutar de
comprometerse, obligarse. poseer, tener. To — oneself,
;

Engagement, n., compromiso, gozarse, divertirse.

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Enjoyment, «., goce, gusto, placer. entrada a la Aduana. To —a


Enlarge, agrandar, engrandecer, lawsuit, entablar demanda. To
y.,
aumentar, ensanchar exten- ;
— (a port), arribar, entrar de
der, alargar ampliar, ampli-
;
arribada.
ficar dar incremento a. To Enterprise, «., empresa, especula-
— ;

upon, extenderse en (or ción emprendimiento, resolu-


;

sobre), dilatarse. ción, energía, inventiva.


Enlargement, n., aumento, exten- Enterprising, a., emprendedor,
sión, incremento, ampliación activo, enérgico.
(oí a photograph) dilatación-. ; Entertain, n., entretener (to
Enlighten, n., alumbrar, iluminar ;
amuse) divertir (to divert)
; ;

(to clear up) aclarar, esclarecer. agasajar (to honour) pensar, ;

Enlightenment, n., aclaración. concebir (to think or conceive) ;

Enlist, v., alistar, sentar, reclutar ;


tener, abrigar (doubts, hopes,
alistarse, sentar plaza (to ;
etc.) aceptar,
; admitir (an
gain) ganar. claim, etc.)
offer, profesar, ;

Enormous, a., enorme. cultivar (friendship) (to con- ;

Enough, a., bastante, suficiente ;


sider) tomar en consideración,
n., lo bastante (or suficiente) ;
atender, parar mientes en.
adv.,suficientemente. To be Entertainment, n., entreteni-
good —
to, tener a bien, tener miento, diversión.
la bondad {or la amabilidad) de, Enthusiasm, n., entusiasmo.
tomarse la molestia de, servirse. Enthusiastic, «., entusiasmado,
Enquire, v., preguntar, inquirir. determinado.
See Inquire. Entire, a., entero, íntegro, com-
Enquiry, «., pregunta, demanda. pleto, cabal, cumplido.
See Inquiry. Entirely, adv., enteramente, com-
Ensign, n., bandera insignia, ;
pletamente, totalmente.
divisa. Entirety, n., totalidad, entereza,
Ensue, seguirse, suceder, re-
n., integridad. In its (or their) —
sultar, nacer de. en un todo, en u totalidad. i

Ensuing, a., siguiente, próximo. Entitle, v., titular, intitular jus- ;

Ensure, asegurar, conseguir. tificar, autorizar, habilitar. To


See Insure.
v.,
— to, dar derecho a. To be d —
Entail, n., vinculo, mayorazgo, to, tener derecho a, ser acreedor
vinculación, sustitución. a. To think oneself d to, —
Entail, v., vincular perpetuar, ;
creerse (or considerarse) con
fincar transmitir,
; legar ;
derecho a.
(to cause) imponer, ocasionar, Entrance, entradan., inscrip-
causar. ed estate, propiedad

ción. — duty, derechos
;

de
vinculada, bienes vinculados. entrada. — boletín
ticket, de
Entangle, v., enredar, embrollar. inscripción billete de entrada.
;

Enter, v., entrar, ingresar, llegar ; Entreat, v., rogar, suplicar, pedir.
penetrar registrar,
; inscri- Entreaty, n., petición, ruego,
bir (se). To —
into, entrar en,
- súplica.
emprender, tomar parte en. Entrepot, n., almacén, centro
To — (in a book) sentar, asen- comercial de distribución.
tar. To —
into correspondence
,

Entrust, v., confiar, encargar. To


with, entenderse con. To — — (someone) with something,
into partnership, asociarse. To confiar a alguno (algo). —ed
— at the Custom House, dar with, encargado de.
368
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Entry, n., entrada


asiento, ano- ; Equity, «., equidad, justicia.
declaración
tación, partida Equivalent, a., equivalente «.,
(in books). Single , partida
— ;

equivalente, equivalencia. To
;

simple. Double partida — — ,


be —
to, equivaler (or corres-
doble. To make an (in ponder) a.
books), sentar una partida.. Eradicate, v., erradicar, des-
— at the Custom House, arraigar.
declaración de entrada. Bill Erase, v., borrar, rayar, raspar,
of —
declaración de entrada. cancelar.
— —
,

Inward declaración {or


, Eraser, n., raspador. Ink ras- ,

registro)de aduana. Outward pador de jebe.




declaración de salida. Port Erasure, n., raspadura, borradura,

•,

of puerto de entrada, [rar. canceladura.


,

Enumerate, v., enumerar, nume- Ere, prep., antes de. long, —


Enunieration, n., enumeración, antes de mucho, dentro de
cómputo. poco. —
this, ya, a estas horas.
Envelop, f., envolver, aforrar. Erect, a., derecho, erguido, en pie.
Envelope, «., envoltura sobre ; Erect, v., erigir, levantar, edificar,
(de carta), cubierta, sobrescrito. construir, elevar.
Enviable, envidiable.
a., Erection, n., erección, elevación ;

Envious, a.,envidioso. construcción.


Envy, »., envidia. Ermine, n., armiño.
Envy, v., envidiar, tener envidia. Err, v., vagar, errar desviarse, ;

Epidemic, epidémico a.,


n., ; extraviarse pecar. See Side.;

epidemia, enfermedad general. Errand, n., recado, encargo, man-


Episode, n., episodio. dado, mensaje. bo}^ mucha- —
Epitome, n., epítome, resumen, cho (or mozo) de mandados.
compendio. Errata, pl. oí Erratum ; fe de
Epoch, n., época. erratas.
Epsom, — Salts, n., sal de Epsom, Erratum, n., errata, equivocación.
sal de higuera ; las sales Erroneous, a., erróneo, errado,
inglesas. falso.
Equal, semejante.
a. &: n., igual Error, error, 3'erro, equivoca-
n.,
— to sample, igual a la muestra.
;

ción equivoco (S.A.) tro-


To be —
to, ser igual a, equi-
;

piezo, engaño. To be in
;


valer a ser capaz para. On
;
— equivocarse. s and omissions —
terms, en igualdad de condi- excepted, salvo error u omisión.
ciones. See Clerical.
Equal, igualar
v., equivaler. ; Escape, n., escapada, huida, fuga ;

Equality, n., igualdad. escapatoria. To have a narrow


Equalise, v., igualar. — , salvarse con dificultad.
Equator. «., ecuador. Escape, v., huir, escapar e-vitar, ;

Equilibrium, ?;., equilibrio. eludir salvarse, evadirse, sus-


Equip, v., equipar pertrechar, ; traerse. To
;

one's notice,—
aprestar (a ship). pasársele, ol\-idársele, escapár-
Equipage, n., equipaje tripula- sele omitir, pasar por alto.
ción, dotación.
;

It has
;


d your attention, sa le
Equipment, n., equipo, equipaje ;
pasó a Vd. por alto.
apresto (oí ships) montura. ; Escapement, n., escape (de reloj).
Equitable, a., equitativo, justo, Escheat, n., confiscación, deshe-
imparcial. rencia.

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Escheat, v.. confiscar, caducar Estimate, v., estimar, apreciar,


a favor del fisco. tasar, calcular, computar. To
Escort, n., escolta, convoy. be — d estimarse
at, tasarse en,
Escort, v., escoltar, convovar. en, calcularse en, avalorarse en.
Escritoire. See Writing Desli. Estimation, n., estimación, valua-
Esparto (cir Esparto grass), «., ción, calculación concepto, ;

esparto. opinion, juicio. [demás.


Especially, adv., especialmente, Etc. (et Cíetera), etcétera y lo ;

particularmente, espresamente, Etching, n., grabado al agua


principalmente máxime, ;
fuerte, agua-fuerte.
sobre todo. Ether, n., éter.
Esquire, n., escudero don. ^ ; Etiquette, n., etiqueta.
Essay, «., esfuerzo ensayo, ten- ; Eucalyptus, n.i eucalipto.
tativa ensaye, prueba.
; Evacuate, v., evacuar, desocupar,
Essay, v., ensayar, tentar, inten- vaciar.
tar, probar hacer ensayo (or ; Evacuation, n., evacuación.
prueba) . Evade, v., evadir, huir, eludir,
Essence, «., esencia. escapar, evitar.
Essential, a. esencial, importante, Evaporate, v., evaporarse.
de esencia, substancial, necesario. Evaporation, n., evaporación.
Establish, v., establecer, fundar, Evasion, «., evasión, excusa.
fijar constituir, acreditar, ha- Evasive, a., evasivo, ambiguo.
;

cer valer (a claim). d, esta- — Eve, n., tarde, víspera. On the —


blecido, acreditado, claro, fijo. of, a punto de, a la víspera de

An d rule, una regla fija. Even, a., llano, liso, igual, raso ;

Establishment, «., establecimien- adv., aun, aun cuando no ;

to fundación. obstante; hasta; con igualdad.


;


—numbers,de números
Estate, «., estado caudal, bienes, pares.
propiedad, hacienda, finca. s,
;

— Oí misma
date, la fecha.
posesiones. Bankrupt's To make —
— now, ahora igualar
fincas, allanar,

, ;

masa, casa fallida, quiebra. unir. mismo.


Landed
,

bienes inmuebles — , — then, aun entonces. Not —


fincas. Personal bienes — ;

no .'
siquiera ni siquiera.

, . . ;

muebles. Real bienes raíces , See Keel.


(or inmuebles). Even, v., igualar, allanar, ni\-elar ;

Estate-agent, «., corredor de fincas, desquitar.


agente de negocios. Evening, n., tarde, tardecita.
Esteem, v., estimar, apreciar Last —
ayer tarde.
considerar, pensar. To it an — ;

Evenly, adv., igualmente,


,

con
honour, tener a honra. ed, — igualdad.
estimado, apreciado. [ciable. Event, n., evento, acontecimiento,
Estimable, a., estimable, apre- caso, suceso.
— Sad — , desgracia.
Estimate, «., estimación, tasa, At en todo caso, a todo
all s,
aprecio cálculo, cómputo ; ;
trance. In the of, en caso de, —
presupuesto. Approximate — en previsión de dado el caso ;

presupuesto aproximado. Rough de que. . . .

— , cómputo (or cálculo) aproxi- Eventually, adv., eventualmente,


mativo. — of charges (or costs), finalmente, últimamente con ;

I)resupuesto de gastos. el tiempo.

The Spanish equivalent Ever, adv., siempre jamás. As


1

letters) is : Señor don.


to Esquire (in
I
. cis
. . tan —
como siempre.
, . . .
;

370
Eve] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIOiSrARV [Exe

— desde entonces. More


since, Examine, v., examinar, inspec-
than más —
que nunca. cionar, investigar, revisar, escu-

. . . , . . .

As soon as possible, lo más driñar fijarse en.


; To (a —
pronto posible, tan pronto como ship), requisar.
sea posible. Examiner, examinador.
n.,
Everlasting, a., eterno, sempi- Example, (copy), ejemplar
n. ;

terno, perpetuo, perdurable. ejemplo, muestra.


Every,a., cada, cada uno, cada una; Exasperate, v., exasperar.
todo(s). —body (or — one), todo Excavate, v., excavar.
el mundo, todos, cada uno. Excavation, n., excavación.
day, todos los días, cada día. Exceed, v., exceder sobrepasar ; ;

other day, cada dos días, cada pasar de, salir de.
tercer día. thing, todo. — — Exceedingly, adv., excesivamente,
where, en [or por) todas extremamente ; sumamente,
partes. muy, mucho.
Evict, v., echar fuera, expulsar. Excel, V., sobresalir sobrepujar, ;

Evidence, n., evidencia testi- ; aventajarse a (someone).


monio, prueba(s) declaración, Excellence, n., excelencia calidad

; ;

deposición. To give dar , superior.


testimonio deponer, declarar.
; Excellent, a., excelente.
Evident, a., evidente, claro, mani- Except, prep., excepto, con (or a)
fiesto. It is —
claro está. To excepción de, fuera de, menos

,
;

be , ser evidente, constar. (unless) a menos que


si no, ;

Evil, a., malo n., maldad, des-


; excepción hecha de salvo. ;

gracia. Except, exceptuar,


v., excluir,
Evince, demostrar, manifestar. omitir. — See Error.
ed, salvo.
Ewer. See Jug.
v.,
— ing, a excepción fuera de de,
Ex (Lat.), fuera.
^ quay, franco — exceptuando.
;

[or entregable) en el muelle. Exception, «., excepción, exclu-


Exact, a., exacto, preciso, cabal ;
sión objeción. With the
; of, —
esmerado, puntual. con excepción de, excepto. To
Exact, v., exigir, obtener (por take —
to, llevar a mal, objetar,
fuerza). — ing, exigente. ofenderse.
Exactly, adv., exactamente, pre- Exceptional, n., excepcional poco ;

cisamente, cabalmente, a punto común, superior.


fijo. —
(the same) as, exacta- Exceptionally, adv., sumamente,
mente [oY enteramente) igual a. inusitadamente.
Exactitude, Exactness, «., exacti- Excess, n., exceso, demasía. In —
tud, puntualidad. [recer. de sobra, de más, sobrante. To
Exaggerate, v., exagerar, enca- be (or to remain) in sobrar. —
Exaggeration, «., exageración. — luggage, exceso de peso [or
,

Examination, n., examen inves- ; equipaje).


tigación, inspección, averigua- Excessive, a., excesivo, desmesu-
ción (at Custom House) aforo. rado, desarreglado, inmoderado.
— ;

of accounts, revisión de Exchange, n., cambio, canje,


cuentas. On al ser exa- — trueque, permuta bolsa, lonja.

, ;

minado. Bill of letra de cambio.



,

Corn lonja. First (Second



,

1 This Latin prefix is used in Spanish only


or Third) of Primera (Se- ,

with the meaning of " late " as : ex-general,


gunda OY Tercera) de cambio. In
but the more usual forms will be found
under " Late." — for, en (ora) cambio de. Rata

371
Exc] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Exo

of —cambio, tipo de cambio. Executive, a., ejecutivo n.,



, ;

On the Stock en la bolsa. poder ejecutivo.


At the —
of, al cambio de.
-
,

— Executor, n., albacea, testamen-


broker, corredor de cambios {or tario.
de bolsa). —
office, casa de Executorship, n., albaceazgo.
cambio oficina de cambios.
; Executory, a., ejecutorio, ejecu-
Exchange, v., cambiar, trocar, ti\o administrativo.
;

permutar, canjear. Exemplary, a., ejemplar.


Exchequer, n., real hacienda, Exemplify, v., ejemplificar.
fisco, tesorería, tesoro. — bilis, Exempt, a., exento. —
from duties
bonos del Tesoro. exento de derechos.
Excise, n., sisa, contribuciones Exempt, v., exentar, eximir.
indirectas.
de sisa. ——man
duty, derechos
(or officer),
Exemption, «., exención, fran-
quicia.
sisero, empleado de consumos Exercise, n., ejercicio, trabajo ;

{or de contribuciones indirec- práctica, ejemplo.


tas). —
office, administración Exercise, v., ejercitar, ejercer,
de rentas oficina de contribu-
; emplear contrariar.
;

ciones indirectas. Exert, v., ejecutar, emplear es-


Excite, V., excitar, agitar, mover,
— forzarse. To — oneself, esfor-
;

animar, causar. d, animado, zarse (por) esmerarse (en),


agitado. empeñarse (en), apurarse ; ges-
Excitement, «., agitación, estí- tionar.
mulo, excitación. Exertion, n., esfuerzo. — s, esfuer-
Exclaim, v., exclamar. [grito. zos, diligencias, pasos, gestiones.
Exclamation, n., exclamación. Exhale, v., exhalar.
Exelude, V., excluir, exceptuar. Exhaust, a., agotado, apurado ;

Exclusion, n., exclusión, exclu- V., vapor de escape emisión.


siva, excepción. — pipe, tubo de escape.
;


Exclusive, a., exclusivo excep- port, orificio de educción. —
tuado. —
of, exclusive sin
;

; pump, bomba aspirante, —


contar. valve, válvula de educción.
Excursion, n., excursión, paseo. Exhaust, v., apurar, agotar.
— train, tren de excursión. Exhaustive, a.,prolijo, minucioso.
(Coll.)tren botijo. Exhibit, »., manifestación.
Excusable, «., excusable, discul- Exhibit, v., exhibir, manifestar,
pable. mostrar, ofrecer. To for sale, —
Excuse, «., excusa, disculpa, pre- poner en venta.
texto. Exhibition, n., exhibición, exposi-
Excuse, V., excusar, dispensar, ción.
disculpar. To oneself, — Exigency, n., exigencia, aprieto,
excusarse, disculparse. urgencia, falta, necesidad.
Execute, v., ejecutar, desempeñar, Exile, v., desterrar.
evacuar, poner en obra ; dar Exist, v., existir. —
ing, existente,
cumplimiento (a). actual. [ción.
Execution, n., ejecución, desem- Existence, «., existencia dura- ;

peño, elaboración, cumpli- Existent, a., existente.


miento. Writ of auto de — Exit, n., salida, éxito, partida.

,

ejecución. of orders, ejecu- Exonerate, v., exonerar, descargar.


ción {or desempeño) de pedidos Exorbitant, a., exorbitante, ex-
{or órdenes). cesivo, exagerado. —
claim (or
372
Exp] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Exp

demand), exigencia exorbi- incurrir en gastos. In order to


tante. - precio, precio exce- save —para evitar gastos.
sivo (exorbitante or exagerado).
,

To be put to great incurrir — ,

Expand, tender,
v., extender, grandes gastos. Incidental s, —
dilatar, alargar
tenderse.
dilatarse, ex-
— ;

ing, expansivo, de
gastos accesorios.
libre de gastos.
Free of
Sundry ——
extensión. gastos diversos. Travelling
s,

Working —
s,
Expanse, n., expansión. gastos de viaje. s,
Expansion, n., expansión, dilata- gastos de explotación. Postage
ción. Triple — engine, máquina — s, gastos de correo. Private
de vapor de triple expansión. — s, gastos particulares.

Expect, v., esperar, aguardar, Expensive, a., costoso, caro, dis-


prever contar con suponer. pendioso.
It is — ;

ed that, se espera que.


;

Experience, n., experiencia, cono-


When least — ed, al mejor día, cimiento, práctica.
día menos pensado. To lead Experience, experimentar,
el
(one) to —
hacer(le) esperar. sufrir.
v.,
— d, experimentado,
To — an -,

answer by wire, es- versado, hábil, perito.


perar una respuesta telegráfica. Experiment, n., experimento, en-
Expectancy, n., expectación, e.s- sayo, experiencia, prueba.
peranza. Experiment, v., experimentar.
Expectant, a., en expectación, Expert, a., experimentado, prác-
esperando. tico, experto, diestro, hábil,
Expectation, n., expectación, ex- inteligente n., perito, práctico,
;

pectativa, esperanza. — hombre experto, inteligente,


expectativas. To come up to
s,
conocedor. To be an in, —
— s, responder a su expectativa ;
entender de ... ser inteligente ,

ser tan bueno como se esperaba (or perito, etc.) en.


{or como era de esperar). If, Expiration, n., expiración, venci-
contrary to our s, si, lo que — miento, remate, fin.
no esperamos. Expire, V., con-
expirar, fallecer ;

Expediency, n., conveniencia, uti- cluir,acabar, terminar, vencer,


lidad, oportunidad. caducar.
Expedient, a., conveniente, opor- Explain,!^., explicar, aclarar, hacer
tuno n., expediente, medio.
; patente.
Expedite, v., acelerar, apresurar, Explanation, n., explicación, acla-
dar prisa expedir, dar curso a.
; ración, esclarecimiento.
Expedition, 7t., expedición, dili- Explicit, a., explícito, claro.
gencia, actividad, celeridad. Explode, v., hacer explosión, es-
Expel, ü., expeler, arrojar, excluir. tallar, reventar.
Expend, v., expender, gastar, Exploit, n., hazaña.
emplear, desembolsar, invertir. Exploit, v., explotar.
Expenditure, n., gasto(s), desem- Exploitation, n., explotación.
bolso (s), salidas. Explore, v., explorar, examinar.
Expense, n., expensas, gasto(s), Explorer, n., explorador.
desembolso, coste. At your — Explosion, n., explosión.
a sus expensas. To keep down Explosive, a., explosivo, detonante.
(or reduce) s, ——
castigar los — s, materias fulminantes.
gastos. At the of, a expensas Export, a., exportador n., ex-
de. Petty —
s, gastos menudos portación, extracción.
;


{or menores). To run into — artículos de exportación.
s,

373
Exp] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ext

duty, derecho de exportación. punto, importancia,


importe,
— house, casa exportadora. — tamaño. To some a certain) (or
trade, comercio de exportación, — hasta cierto punto. To a

,

comercio exterior. great en sumo grado. To


Export, v., exportar. the — ,

of (money), hasta la
Exportable, a., exportable. suma {or concurrencia) de ;

Exportatiou. See Export. hasta el importe {or el máx-


Exporter, n., exportador. imo) de. To such an that,
;


Expose, V., exponer, aclarar, mani- de tal modo que, al grado que.
festar, arriesgar sacar a Exterior, a., exterior, externo
relucir. To — ;

for sale, ofrecer' n., exterior.


;

en venta. To — oneself to, External, a., externo, exterior,


exponerse, comprometerse a.
— extranjero. —
trade, comercio
To be d to, ester expuesto a. exterior {or extranjero).
Exposition, n., exposición. Extinct, a., extinto, extinguido.
Exposure, n., exposición, manifes- To become —
extinguirse,
-,

tación, revelación, escándalo. apagarse.


Express, a., expreso, claro pronto, ;
Extinction, n., extinción, apaga-
de prisa n., expreso, correo miento, [suprimir.
(extraordinario).
;


train, tren
— Extinguish, v., extinguir, apagar ;

expreso, tren correo. By Extinguisher, n., apagador, mata-


train, por gran velocidad, por candelas.
tren directo. Extort, v., arrancar, sacar {or
Express, v., expresar manifestar, ; obtener) por fuerza.
exprimir. Extortion, n., extorsión.
Expression, n., expresión. Extortionate, a., opresivo, injusto,
Expressive, a., expresivo. excesivo.
Expressly, adv., expresamente. Extra, a., extra, además, adicional,
Expulsion, n., expulsión. suplementario, extraordinario ;

Exquisite, a., exquisito, delicioso. más, de más n., extraordina-


Extant, a., estante, existente. rio. — ;

-s, gastos extraordinarios.

Extend, v., extender, tender, alar- 2d. — 2d. más.


-, charges —
gar aumentar, ensanchar, ha- (or expenses), gastos extra-
;

cer extensivo, dispensar pro- ordinarios {or adicionales). —


longar, prorrogar amplificar ;
;

commission, sobrecomisión. —

;

extenderse. To to, exten- brokerage, corretaje adicional.


derse a, alcanzar a, llegar a. — freight, recargo de flete,
To —the time of payment, dar sobreñete. —
duties, (un) re-
prórroga, diferir la época del cargo de derechos.

charge, —
pago prolongar, prorrogar.
;
recargo. — —
hand, operario
Extension, «., extensión en- ; extraordinario. lay days,
sanche, aumento prolonga- sobreestad ías días de plancha
ción, prórroga (of
;

a tér-
bill), adicionales.
;


P^^y, sobre-

mino, plazo. — of time, dilata- sueldo, sobrepaga. price,
-

ción, prolongación, moratoria. sobreprecio. Without s, sin —


Extensive, a., extensivo, extenso, pluses. —
postage, aumentos
dilatado, espacioso, lato, cuan- de portes.
tioso. Extract, n., extracto. of meat, —
Extensively, adv., extensivamente, extracto de carne. true A —
largamente, mucho. un fiel traslado. See Abstract.
Extent, n., extensión, grado. Extract, v., extraer, sacar, tirar.
374
Ext] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pai

Extraction, «., extracción, origen. the back of a cloth, el derecho


Extraordinary, a., extraordinario, y el revés de una tela.
raro. Face, V., encararse, hacer frente
Extravagance, n., extravagancia, a, arrostrar dar a (to be ;

disipación, prodigalidad. opposite to) soportar. ;

Extravagant, a., extravagante, Facilitate, v., facilitar.


exorbitante, excesivo, pródigo, Facility, n., facilidad, habilidad.
gastador. Facsimile, n., facsímile.
Extreme, a., extremo, excesivo, Fact, n., hecho, acción, suceso,
sumo n., extremo. dato. In en efecto, en —

; ,

Extremely, extremamente,
adv., verdad. Matter of hecho ,

infinitamente, sumamente, en positivo. As a matter of —


extremo, sobremanera muy, ; en efecto, efectivamente, a decir
mucho. la verdad, por de contado
Extremity, n., extremidad. (que . .)..The -— is that, es el
Extricate, y., desembarazar, desen- caso que. .

— oneself, sustraerse,
. .

redar. To •
Factor, n., factor ; apoderado,
salirse. agente comisionado.
Exuberance, «., exuberancia. Factory, n., fábrica, factoría.
Eye, n., ojo (eyelet) ojete Faculty, facultad, habilidad.
n.,
ojalillo. — ;

of a needle, ojo de

;

Fade, descolorarse, deslucirse,


v.,

aguja. Before one's s, a la palidecer, decaer. d, des-
vista. Under one's s, en su colorido.
presencia. To catch (or strike) Fahrenheit. See Thermometer.
the — saltar a los ojos, llamar
, Fail, n., falta. Without — , sin
la atención. falta.
Eyebrow, n., ceja. Fail, v., faltar, fallecer, no cumplir ;

Eye-glass, ocular, anteojo.


n., (a house) quebrar, hacer ban-

es, lentes, anteojos, quevedos. carrota (to fall through, not
;

E^e-picce, n., ocular, lente. to succeed) fracasar, malograrse,


Eyesight, n., vista. frustrarse, salir mal, fallar. To
Eye-witness, n., testigo ocular (ur — to ... dejar de, omitir, ,

presencial). olvidarse de, no acertar a


Failing, n., falta, defecto.
Failure, n., falta, fracaso, fiasco ;

Fable, n., fábula, ficción. culpa, omisión, descuido, de-


Fabric, n., fábrica tejido, tela ;
;
fecto ;
(of a house) quiebra,
manufactura, textura. bancarrota. To be a hacer •
— ,

Fabricate, v., fabricar forjar, ; fiasco, salir mal, fracasar, malo-


fingir. grarse.
Fabrication, n., fabricación, fá- Faint, a., débil, flojo (weak)
brica tejido
; ;
(falsehood) fic- abatido (depressed) indistinto ;
;

ción, mentira. vago (vague) pálido (pale). ;

Fabulous, a., fabuloso. Fair, a., claro (light) ; favorable,


Face, n., cara, rostro, faz fa- ; próspero blanco, rubio recto,
; ;

chada, frente aspecto, sem- ; justo bueno, regular, mediano;


;

blante, apariencia lustre, vis- razonable, franco corriente,


ta, brillo (finish of a cloth).
;

— pasable, ordinario. To make a


;

of a coin, watch or cloth, cara — copy, poner en limpio. To


de moneda, reloj o tela. In — be in a —
way, estar en buen
of, en vista de. The and — camino, marchar bien. By —
375
Fai] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Far

means, por medios rectos False, fingido,


—postizo,
{or a., falso,
honrados). — offer, oferta razo- contrahecho, falseado. teeth,
nable. —
prices, precios regu- dientes postizos. A — claim,
lares (equitativos or aceptables) una pretensión infundada. —
— proñt, buen provecho.
.

invoice, factura simulada. To



weather, buen tiempo. A prove— desmentir. See Keel.


sample, una muestra corriente — bottom, ,

fondo falso.
{or exacta). See Bid. Falsehood, «., falsedad, mentira,
Fair, );., feria. engaño.
Fairly, adv., bien, justamente, Falsify, v., falsificar, falsear, con-
lealmente, ingenuamente, con trahacer.
franqueza, cabalmente, media- Fame, «., fama, renombre.
namente. Familiar, a., familiar, íntimo. To
Fairness, n., justicia, equidad, be —with, ser familiar con ;

lealtad. entender bien (a subject).


Faith, )!., fe, creencia. [recto. Familiarity, «., familiaridad, inti-
Faithful, a., fiel, leal justo, ;
midad.
Faithhilly, adv., fielmente. Yours Family, n., familia.
— de Vd(s)., atento(s) y S.S.
, Famine, w., hambre, carestía.
Faithless, a., infiel, sin fe, desleal. Famous, a., famoso, celebrado,
Fall, n., caída, baja quiebra, afamado. To be for, tener —
— in price, baja {or disminu-
;

fama de {or por).


ción) de precio. Fan, n., abanico (toy) aventador ;

Fall, v., caer, caerse bajar, (for winnowing) ventilador.


descender. To —
away, decaer.
;

Fan, u., abanicar aventar venti-


;

To —back, retirarse. To lar.


; ;

back upon, recurrir a, echar Fancies, n.pl. See Fancy Cloths.


mano de. To -

due, veneer. Fancy, a., fantástico, de fantasía,
To —
ill, caer enfermo. To — de capricho, extravagante. —
in with (to suit), cuadrar a. cloths (or stuffs), telas de £an-
To —
in with one's wishes, con- tasía. — goods, artículos {or
formarse (prestarse or allanarse) géneros) de capricho {or de
a los deseos de uno. To off, — fantasía). — prices, precios de
menguar, disminuir, decaer. To fantasía.
— to pieces, hacerse pedazos, Fancy, n., fantasía, capricho
despedazarse. To —
out, reñir, imagination, antojo; (liking),
;

querellar, disputar, malquis- inclinación, afición, gusto.


tarse. To —short of ... ser To take a — to thing), (a
inferior a. To —
short of one's
,

prenderse de (alguna cosa),


expectations, no corresponder tomar apego a antojársele (a

;

a sus esperanzas {or a lo que se uno). To strike one's fijar


esperaba) ; faltar. To — la atención caer en gracia. ;
,

through, fracasar, malograrse, Fancy, v., creer, imaginar, figu-


salir mal, reducirse a nada, rarse, pensar gustar. I ;

tener mal éxito. To —
to (one's that . me parece que se
. . , ;

share), tocar {or corresponder) me figura que. . . .

auno. See Overboard, DifBeulty. Far, adv., lejos, a lo lejos, a dis-


Falling, n., caída, descenso a., tancia a., lejano, distante,
en baja. — due, vencimiento.
;

remoto.
;


better, mucho mejor.
— off, disminución, caída, We are from —estamos . . . ,

decadencia, diferencia. lejos de distamos mucho de.


;

376
Far] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fat

By — con mucho, en mucho. í'ascination, ti., fascinación, he-


— hasta aquí, hasta ahora,
,

So chizo, encanto.
tan
,

— a gran
lejos. off, dis- Fashion, «., moda, uso, cos-
tancia,a As — así can
lo lejos. tumbre forma, figura, corte
remember, que me acuerde. As rango.
;

To be in the estar— ;


,

as know, que yo I sepa, de moda. Out of —


pasado de
,

según mis por cuanto


noticias, moda, anticuado. It is out of
puedo As —decir. can, as I — -, ya no es de moda, ha
pasado
en cuanto puedo pueda). {or ya de moda. After the Spanish
How — hasta — —
— we candonde. aAsnuestro
(or so) a la española. Latest
as
,

see,
,

última moda. —
journal,
juicio {or ver).As — tan
as, periódico de modas.
lejoscomo en tanto que. As Fashionable, a., a la moda, de
— as possible,tanto como
;

moda, en boga. To be estar —



,

posible, en lo posible en ; de moda. To become venir ,

cuanto sea posible. See Concern. a ser de moda, alcanzar {or


Far-away, a., lejano. ponerse en) boga.
Farce, «., farsa, ridiculez. Fast, a., firme, seguro, fuerte, du-
Fare, n., precio, precio de trans- radero ;
(swift or rapid) veloz,
porte pasaje, viaje (food) rápido, pronto, acelerado, lige-

——
; ;

comida \dajero (passenger). ro, velero ( sailing) adelan-



; ;

Bill of lista de los platos. tado. colour, color firme,



,

Railway pasaje por ferro- (sólido, durable, or duradero)


carril {or de tren).
,

ele buen tinte.


— Not —
colour,

;

Fare, v., suceder comer ; tra- ; tinte falso. sailing, velero.


tarse, pasarlo. steamer, vapor rápido {or velero)
Farewell, n., despedida int.. ;
— train, tren rápido.
.

Adiós, páselo Vd. bien. Fasten, v., atar, asegurar, pegar,


Far-fetched, a., rebuscado, traído sujetar cerrar. To
;

(or fix)
de lejos,alambicado. on, asegurar a, sujetar a,
Farina, n., harina de maíz. [ceo. pegar a. To — upon, imputar,
Farinaceous, a., harinoso, fariná- cargar. To be —
ed together,

Farní, n., hacienda, finca de estar unidos (trabados). To
labranza (Mex.) rancho (Cu-
; ;
with hoops, poner aros sun- ;

ba and S.A.) estancia. house, char.


alquería, cortijo, granja. Fastness, n., firmeza, solidez,
Farm, v., cultivar, arrendar. seguridad.
Farmer, n., agricultor, hacendado, Fat, a., gordo, pingüe n., grasa,
;

cultivador, arrendatario, labra- manteca, unto.


dor ;
(Mex.) ranchero (Cuba ; Fatal, a., fatal, mortal, funesto.
and S.A.) estanciero. Fatality, n., fatalidad.
Farming, n., explotación, cultivo. Fate, n., suerte, destino, fortuna.
Farrier, n., herrador albéitar. ; Father, n., padre. — -in-Iaw,
Farther, adv., más lejos, más suegro.
adelante ; a., más lejos, ulte- Fathom, «., braza. —
Une, línea
rior. de sondear.
Far-seeing, a., previsor, precavido. Fathom, v.. sondar, sondear ;

Farthing, «., cuarto de penique, penetrar, profundizar, exa-


cuarto ; maravedí. minar a fondo, tantear.
Fascinate, v., fascinar, hechizar, Fatigue, n., cansancio, fatiga,
encantar. trabajo.

377
Fat] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fel

Fatigue, v., latigar, cansar. Fearless, a., intrépido, arrojado,


Fatness, n., gordura gordo, grasa. ;
atrevido.
Fatten, v., engordar, alimentar, Feasible, a., factible, practicable,
cebar. hacedero, asequible.
Fatty, a., untoso, craso, pingüe. Feast, n., banquete, comida.
Fault, n., falta, culpa falla, Feat, n., hecho, acción, hazaña.
defecto. It is your Vd. tiene —
;

Feather, n., pluma. bed, cama —


la culpa. To find with,
,

— de plumas, colchón de plumas


tachar, criticar, poner tacha a, plumón. Ostrich pluma de — ,
;

poner falta a censurar. To


; avestruz.
be at —
-, equivocarse tener la ;

Feather-edged, a., achaflanado.
culpa. All -s, tal cual está (or
-
Feature, n., semblante, facción ;

estaba). To be paid by the forma, figura rasgo, rasgo;

party at —
por ser pagado por
,
característico.
la parte que fuere causante Fee, «., recompensa, salario (tip)
en contra de quien ocasione la
;

propina, gratificación. s, dere- — ;

falta. chos (of an institution) hono- ;

Faultless, a., sin falta, sin tacha ;


rarios (to schools or professional
perfecto. men) ingresos. See Consular.
;

Faulty^ a., defectuoso, culpable, Feeble, a., feble, débil, ñojo, ñaco.
imperfecto. Feed, n alimento, comida. —
Favour, «., favor, fineza, beneficio, pump, bomba de alimentación.
obsequio. As a por favor. — Feed, v., dar de comer pacer
— ;
, ;

To regard as a mirarlo como nutrir alimentar comer, ali-


Your —
, ; ;

un favor. (letter), su mentarse abastecer (to sup-


;

grata, su atenta, su estimada, su plv).


aprcciable (carta). In j'our — Feeding, n., comida alimenta-
a su favor. In of, a favor de — ción.
;

a la orden de. To find tener — ;

Fcel, «., tacto, toque (de la tela).



,

aceptación. To be in estar Feel, í'., sentir, percibir (to notice)



, ;

en boga. Balance in your tentar, sondar, sondear pal- ;

saldo a su favor. par, manosear creer, sentirse


Favour, v. favorecer, proteger, resentirse de (to suffer). To
;

— ;

patrocinar, amparar, asistir. soft (or rough), ser suave (or


To —
with, favorecer con, hon- áspero) al tacto. To -disposed, —
rar con comunicar. To be estar dispuesto. To obliged, —
—ed with, ;

ser (or verse) favore- agradecer, estar agradecido. To


cido de merecer. ;
make itself felt, hacerse sentir.
Favourable, a., favorable, venta- Feeling, n., tacto sensibilidad ; ;

joso, propicio. sensación, percepción, senti-


Favourite, «., favorito, predi- miento. A —
-is abroad that
lecto predilecto. existe la creencia de que.
Fawn,
; a.,
cervato.
n., — colour,
. . ,

Feign, v., fingir, disimular. ed, — . .

color del cervato. — coloured, fingido, ficticio.


crudo (Fr.) beige, ecru (Span-
;
Fell, v., derribar,echar por tierra.
ish America). Fellow, a., asociado, parecido n., ;

Fear, n., miedo, temor, recelo. persona, individuo, compañero,


For —
that por temor (or . . .
,
camarada, socio (of a college

miedo) de que. or societ}'). citizen, con-
Fear, v., temer,
.

tener
. .

miedo ;
ciudadano, compatriota. —
recelar. partner, consocio.

378
Fell ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pil

Foliüvvshil», n., coniraternidad, Fibrine, n., fibrina.


sociedad, asociación. Fibrous, a., fibroso.
Felt, n., fieltro. hat, sombrero — Fickle, a., voluble, variable, in-
de fieltro. —
covering, cober- constante.
tura de fieltro. Fiction, n., ficción, mentira, inven-
Felting, n., fieltro. ción.
Female, femenino hembra. Fictitious, a., ficticio, contra-
— •
a.,
screw, tuerca,
; n.,
hembra de hecho, fingido, fabuloso. —
tornillo. sale, venta ficticia.
Feminine, a., femenino. Fiddle, n., violin.
Fence, n., cerca, resguardo, empa- Fidelity, n., fidelidad, lealtad.
lizada, estacada. Fiduciary, n., fideicomisario ; a.,
Fence, v., cercar, defender, guar- fiduciario.
dar, preservar. Field, n., campo, campaña.
Fencing, n., cerca, materiales para Fierce, a., fiero, feroz, furioso,
cercar. —
wire, alambre para bravo.
cercas. Fiery, a., ígneo ; ardiente, ca-
Fender, n., guarda-cenizas. liente ; fiero, feroz ; fogoso,
Fent, n., retazo. colérico.
Ferment, «., fermento, fermen- Fife, n., pífano.
tación. Fig, 11., higuera (tree), higo. Dry
Ferment, v., fermentar, hacer fer- — , loigo seco.
mentar. Fight, n., batalla, combate, pelea,
Fermentation, n., fermentación. lucha.
Fern, n., helécho. Fight, v., pelear, combatir, luchar,
Ferret, n., hurón. [guar. disputar ; batirse. See Shy.
Ferret, y., rastrear, indagar, averi- Figurative, a., figurativo.
Ferruginous, a., ferruginoso. Figure, n., figura, hechura cifra, ;

Ferrule, n., casquillo, virola, rega- guarismo, número, precio ; pre-


tón, contera. sencia, talle. In plain s, en —
Ferry, n., barco de trasporte. números conocidos. In round
Ferry, v., barquear, llevar {or — s, en números redondos.
pasar) en barca. Figure, V., figurar, labrar, florear.
Fertile, a., fértil, fecundo. d damask, tela labrada. —

Fertilisation, n., fertilización. ribbons, cintas floreadas.


Fertilise, v., fertilizar. silk, seda floreadas. [manto.
Fertiliser, n., abono, fertilizador, Filament, n., hebra, fibra, fila-
fertilizante. Filbert, n., avellana.
Festoon, n., festón. File, n., lima (tool) ; legajo, ar-
Fetch, v., traer, ir por (a price chivo papers, letters, etc.).
(for
or value) valer, obtener, dar,
;

— of papers, legajo de papeles.


cubrir, sacar, producir. See Far. Letter —
archivo, enhebra-
,

Fever, n., fiebre, calentura. Yel- cartas. Paper — enhebra-



,

low fiebre amarilla. papeles.



,

Few, a., poco. A unos pocos, File, V., (to limar, pulir
polish)
unos cuantos. A lines, cuatro— ,

(to thread)ensartar, enhilar


;

renglones. In (the course of) a (to register) archivar, registrar.


— days, dentro de (unos) pocos To — a petition, presentar

días. See Day. un memorial. To one's —
Fibre, «., fibra, hebra. Mexican (of bankruptcy), declararse en
— sisal, henequén.
, quiebra.

379
FU] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fir

File-cutter, n., picador de limas. pronto despacho. To a slow —


Filigree, Filigree-work, n., fili- sale, ser de venta morosa.
grana. Fine, a., fino bello, hernaoso
Fill, v., llenar, satisfacer, ocupar bueno ii., multa.
;

cloths, — ;

hinchar rellenar. To —an


;

paños finos.
;

grained, de —
;

order, llenar un pedido. To — grano fino. r, más fino •

a post, llenar {or ocupar) una superior. To impose a — ;

colocación. To in, llenar. — imponer {or echar) una multa.


-,

To — up, llenar, rellenar


-

;
To pay a —
pagar una multa.
,

llenar completamente [or a Fine, v., multar.


colmo) (a vacancy), proveer Finedraw, v., zurcir. [finura.
;

un empleo vacante. To up — Fineness, «., fineza, delicadeza ;

a form, llenar un formulario. Finery, n., adorno, atavío, ade-


To — one's place, llenar {or rezo, elegancia.
ocupar) puesto de alguno.
el Fine-spun, a., hilado fino. 3'arn, —
To — up the time, emplear el (un) meollar muy fino.
tiempo. Finger, n., dedo. board, —
Filling, n., relleno (padding) (of teclado (del órgano o piano-
cloth) apresto, aderezo, goma,
;

forte). —
bowl, enjuague,
cal. enjuagatorio.
Film, n., película. Finger, v., tocar, manosear.
Filter, n., filtro. —

• paper, papel Finish, M., fin (end) acabamiento, ;

para filtrar. colmo acabado, apresto (of


;

Filter, v., depurar.


filtrar, cloth) ;
elaboración (la) ;

Final, a., último, decisivo.


final, tiltima mano. Hard or soft
A — answer, una respuesta — (of cloth), apresto engomado
decisiva. —
decision, decisión o suave. Rough apresto —

,

definitiva. account, cuenta seco.


final. See Settlement. Finish, v., acabar, concluir, ter-
Finally, adv., finalmente, última- minar llevar a cabo, comple-
;

mente, por fin, en fin, en con- tar, perfeccionar (to elabor- ;

clusión. ate) la última mano a,


dar
Finance, hacienda, hacienda
n., acabar, apre.star (cloth) (to
pública, erario, contabilidad. cease) cesar. To on, dar de — ;

Finance, v., proveer los fondos niano a.


(para .).. . Finisher, n., aprestador.
Financial, a., financiero, mone- Finishing, n., acabamiento.
tario. Fir ( — tree), n., abeto. wood, —
Financier, «., financiero, hacen-
I
madera de abeto {or pino).
dista, rentista. Fire, n., fuego, lumbre incendio
Find, »., hallazgo, descubrimiento, ardor. —
alarm, alarma para
; ;

——
cosa hallada. incendios. arms, armas de
Find, v., encontrar, hallar notar, fuego. ball, granada. —

;

ver, parecer (to supply') surtir,


; brick, ladrillo refractario.
abastecer, proporcionar, .pro- brigade, cuerpo (servicio or
veer, agenciarse juzgar, de- ;
brigada) de bomberos. clay, —
clarar, decidir fallar, dar sen- arcilla de fuego {or refractaria).
tencia. To —
exact, reconocer
;

— -damp, grisú, mofeta. —


conforme {or exacto). To —

door, puerta de horno {or
out, descubrir, averiguar, adi\a- hornillo), puerta para el hogar,
nar. To — a quick sale, ser de puerta de caldera. engine. —
380
Fir] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY FFit

bomba para incendios. — costo. From the —


desde un ,

escape, escalera de salvamento, principio. rate, de primera


aparato de salvamento. — clase, de primer orden. —
guard, guardafuegos. insur- — quality, de la primera calidad.

ance, seguro contra incendios. exchange, primera de


of
— insurance company, Compa- cambio. —
unpaid, no habiendo

ñía de Seguros contra Incendios. sido pagada la primera. :ome
irons, utensilios de un hogar ;
— served, primer venido primer
tenazas, paleta y atizador. servido. See Exchange, Sight.
— man, bombero, fogonero. Fiscal, a., fiscal.
— office, oficina de seguros Fish, n., pez (in water) pescado
contra incendios. place, — (food).
;

hogar, chimenea. insurance — Fish, v., pescar.


policy, póliza de seguros contra Fish-holt, n., (Mech.) perno de
incendios. proof refractario, , mordaza [oy eclisa).
a prueba de fuego (or incendio), Fish-bone, n., espina de pescado.
incombustible. screen, pan- — s, espinas.
talla de chimenea. side, — —
Fisherman, n., pescador.
hogar, fogón de chimenea. Fishery, n., pesca, pesquera.
wood, leña. —
works, fuegos Fish-glue, n., cola de pescado,
artificiales. On ardiendo, — , colapez.
incendiado. Fish-hook, n., anzuelo.
Fire, v., encender, abrasar, que- Fishing, n., pesca, pesquera, pes-
mar incendiar
; (a shot) dis-
;
quería. boat, —barca pes-
parar, tirar, hacer fuego, des- quera, lancha pesquera (or
cargar. pescadora). —
gear, aparejo
Firkin, «., cuñete, barrilete, cuar- de pesca. —
line, cordel de
tal, cuarteroba. pescar. —
net, red de pescar.
Firm, a., firme, sólido, fuerte, —-rod, caña de pescar. —
duro. To keep mantenerse — tackle, avíos de pescar.

,

firme. offer, oferta en firme. Fish-joint, n., (Mech.) junta de



A er feeling has prevailed, mordaza.
el mercado se ha afirmado algo. Fish-kettle, n., pescadera.
Firm, n., firma, razón (social), Fish-kniíe, n., cuchillo de pescado.
casa de comercio, sociedad. Fish-market, pescadería, mercado
The late — la extinguida razón
, de pescado.
(or casa). Fishmonger, n., pescadero, ven-
Firm, v., afirmarse. dedor de pescado.
Firmly, adv., firmemente, entera- Fish-plate, (Mech.) mordaza,
n.,
mente. plancha placa) de unión
(or
Firmness, n., firmeza, dureza, eclisa. —
s, uniones.
;

solidez, estabilidad. Fit, «., acceso, ataque forma, ;

First, a. & adv., primero ; al corte ; ajuste, conveniencia ;

principio, por primera vez, en a., apto, idóneo, conveniente,


el principio. At —
al principio, , propio, capaz, a propósito ;

en un principio, al pronto, aprestado, dispuesto justo.


desde luego. —
of all (in the

By —
s and starts, a ratos
;

— place), en primer lugar, por perdidos, espasmódicamente.


de pronto, ante todo, primero. — to, idóneo para, capaz para.
— de primera
class, clase,de To be —
for, servir para, ser
primer orden. — cost, primer capaz para. To think juzgar — ,

381
Fit! ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fla

(or estimar) conveniente, creer Flame-coloured, a., color de llama.


deber. If you think si a Vd. — , Flange, n., realce, repisa, reborde ;

le parece. rodete.
Fit, y., ajustar, asegurar, convenir, Flange, v.. de realce
i^roveer
venir (or sentar) bien, ser a poner reborde. d, guarnecido — ;

propósito. To —
out, (furnish) de un reborde, unido por medio
suministrar, surtir proveer, de un rodete.
equipar. To —
out a ship,
;

Flannel, n., franela.


equipar (or armar) un buque. Flannelette, n., franela, franeleta,
—ted with, provisto de. To — bombasí.
up, ajustar, armar, montar (a Flap, n., falda, faldilla, faldón ;

macliine, etc.) amueblar (a


; golpe (of a coat) ala (of a hat) ; ;

house) falda (of a coat or skirt) ;

Fitness, n., propiedad, aptitud, cartera (of pockets) oreja (of ;

idoneidad, conveniencia. a shoe).


Fitter, n., acoplador, arreglador Flash, n., relámpago, llamarada.
armador, equipador ajusta- ;
;

— light, reflector.
dor, disponedor instalador,
; Flash, v.,relampaguear, brillar.
montador (of machines). Flask, n., frasco, redoma, botella.
Fitting, a., propio, conveniente Flat, n., llanura, plano (boat)
n., guarnición. — s, guarni-
;

balsa, chata, gabarra (rooms) ;


;

ciones, accesorios, herrajes, ma- habitación a., llano,


; liso,
niobras. plano a plano chato, aplas-
; ;

Five-fold, a., quíntuplo. tado, raso (dull) triste, aba-


;

Fix, n., dificultad, aprieto, dilema. tido (^vine) evaporado. To


To be in a bad —
hallarse en make
;

— allanar, aplastar,

, ,

un trance apurado. achatar. The market is , el


Fix, v., fijar, asegurar, asentar, mercado está flojo (or encal-
establecer decidir, señalar mado). To become — encal-
— —
; ,
;

arreglar, ajustar. To off the marse. bottomed, de fondo


business, cerrar (el) negocio. chato (or plano).
To — up, cerrar, pactar. See Flatly, adv., llanamente, de plano,
Fit up. a plano, rotundamente, de
J,
Fixed, a., fijo, reglamentado, regla- positivo. To deny negar de —

,

mentario. prices, precios fijos. plano.


Fixings, n.pL, adornos, accesorios. Flatness n., llanura, lisura aba-
Fixture, n., instalación. s, tras- — timiento (of market).
;

[tar.
tos, inuebles. Gas —
s, cañerías Flatten, allanar, aplastar, acha-
í^.,

y lámparas de gas. Flatter, vlisonjear, adular.


,

Flag, n., bandera, pabellón losa, Flattering, a., lisonjero, lison-


baldosa. —
stone, losa, baldosa.
;

jeador.
Flag, v., pender flaquear, flo-
; Flattery, n. lisonja, adulación,
jear, cejar (to pave) enlosar,
;
Flavour, n. sabor, gusto, aroma ;

embaldosar. saínete.
Flagon, n., frasco. Flavour, v., saborear, comunicar
Flagrant, a., flagrante, notorio. buen sabor.
Flake, n., copo, vedija de lana. FlavF, n., falta, defecto grieta, ;

Flaky, a., vedijoso, vedijudo. pelo, paja, hendedura (in ;

Flame, n., llama. glass) paño (in precious stones


;

Flame, v., arder, quemarse, in- or crystals) hmar, mancha ;

flamarse. (in a document) tacha, vicio.

382
Flal ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Flu

Flax, H., lino. Raw — lino crudo, Flock, n., manada, rebaño ; tro-

,

lino en rama. To dress pel. -


— of wool,
vedija de lana.
rastrillar lino. — dressing, — bed, lecho de borra.
rastrilleo del lino. Flock, v., congregarse. To to, —
Flax-eomb, «., rastrillo. acudir [or concurrir) a.
Flax-dresser, n., rastrillador. Flood, n., diluvio, inundación ;

Flax-grower, n., cultivador de flujo. gate, compuerta de


lino. esclusa. tide, marea, marea
Flax-yarn, hilo de lino. alta.
Flee, v., huir, evitar huirse, ; Flood, v.. inundar.
fugarse, escaparse. Flooding, n., inundación.
Fleece, n., vellón. wool, vellón. — Floor, n., suelo, pavimento
Fleece, v., esquilar (fig.) des- ;
(story) piso. Ground el piso — ,
;

nudar, despojar. (or cuarto) bajo el bajo. The



;

Fleecy, a., lanudo. first , el primer piso.


Fleet, «., escuadra, flota, armada Floor, v., solar, echar suelo.
(men-of-war) flota de buques
; Floor-cloth, n., encerado de piso.
mercantes (merchant ships.) Florist, n., florista. [seda.
Flesh, n., carne. Floss-silk, «., seda floja, borra de
Flesh-colour, n., color de carne ;
Flotsam, restos flotantes de
n.,
encarnación. un naufragio, efectos que se
Flexibility, n., flexibilidad. encuentran flotando.
Flexible, a., flexible, dúctil, adap- Flounce, n., fleco, vuelo, volante.
table.' Flour, n., harina. Corn
— —
Fli§;ht, n., \uelo ; huida, fuga ;
maizena. mili, molino hari-

tramo (of stairs). nero.


Flimsy, a., débil, fútil, poco sólido, Flourish, «., ostentación, brillo,
frivolo. rasgo.
Flinch, v., titubear, vacilar re- ; Flourish, v., florecer, gozar de
troceder, desdecirse, echar pie prosperidad.
atrás. Flourishing, a., floreciente.
Fling, v., arrojar, tirar, lanzar, Flow, n., flujo abundancia.
echar. Flow, v., fluir, correr. To
;

in, —
Flint, n., pedernal, sílice. — (money) afliut'. To into, —
glass, cristal de roca. stone, — desaguar. To from, nacer —
piedra de chispa. [or proceder) de.
Flitch, n., hoja [or lonja) de Flower, n., flor. ed, figurado, —
tocino. espolinado.
— —
Artificial s, flores
Float, «., balsa, masa flotante, artificiales. -pot, tiesto,
almadía flotador.
: maceta, florero.
Float, v., flotar fluctuar, nadar
; ; Flowing, a., corriente, fluctuante ;

hacer flotar promover (a


;
ondeante. [variar.
company), poner en circulación. Fluctuate, v., fluctuar, oscilar.
Float-board, »., alabe, paleta de Fluctuating, a., variable.
la rueda. Fluctuation, n., fluctuación, varia-
Floating, a., flotante, boyante; ción. — s of the market, fluctua-
navegando a flote, fluctuante. ciones del mercado. Subject to
— capital,
;

capital flotante. —expuesto a fluctuaciones.


— cargo, cargamento flotante.
-,

Flue, n., humero, cañón [or cam-


— debt, deuda flotante. — pana) de chimenea ; flus, tubo
policy, póliza flotante. de caldera.
383
Flu] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Foo

Fluency, n., fluidez afluencia sillaplegadiza. door, puerta —


(ease) facilidad, despejo.
; ;

de dos hojas {or plegadiza). —


Fluent, a., fluido fluente, co- ; screen, biombo.
rriente fácil. ; Foliage, n., follaje.
Fluently, adv., corrientemente, Folio, n., infolio ; (paga) hoja,
con afluencia, con facilidad, con folio, página.
despejo, correctamente. Folk, n,, gente, personas.
Fluid, a., fluido n., fluido. Follow, v., seguir, venir después
Fluorine, «., flúor.
;

seguirse. To the law, estu- — ;

Fluor-spar, n., espato flúor. diar el derecho. To one's —


Flush, 11., flujo, flux, abundancia, business, cuidar de sus negocios.
afluencia a., abundante, abun- It— se sigue, sigúese, resulta.
— As —
; s,
dante en riquezas. To be s, como sigue. To in- -

váíh. money, tener abundancia structions, seguir las instruc-
de {or .sobrarle a uno el) dinero. ciones. To out, atenerse a,—
Flute, n., flauta estría. seguir. -ing, siguienter- ed —
Fluted, a., estriado.
;

by, seguido de. To up, —


Flux, n., flujo. seguir, continuar, proseguir ;

Fly, n., mosca (carriage) cab- ;


ampliar.
riolé, calesín. Folly, n., tontería, locura.
Fly, v., volar huir, escapar (to
; ; Foment, v., fomentar, proteger,
spring) saltar, reventar. patrocinar.
Flying, a., volante. machine, — Fomentation, n., fomentación, fo-
buque aéreo. mento.
Fly-leaf, n., guarda (de un libro). Fond, a., afectuoso, aficionado.
Fly-wheel, n., volante, voladora. To be —
of, ser aficionado a ;

Foaui, n., espuma. gustar {or agradar) a uno.


Fodder, n., forraje. Food, n., alimento, comida vi-
Fog, n.. niebla, neblina, bruma. tuallas, víveres. — -stuffs,
;

-— -horn, sirena, trompeta de


• substancias (materias or pro-
bruma. —
signal, señal de niebla. visiones) alimenticias ; comes-
Foggy, a., nebuloso, brumoso. tibles, víveres.
Foil, «., (fencing) florete ;
(tin) Fool, »., bobo, tonto, mentecato.
hoja. Tin hoja de estaño. , Foolhardy, a., arrojado, temerario.
Foil, v., hacer nulo, frustrar, ven- Foolish, a., fatuo, loco, tonto,
cer. indiscreto.
Foist, (upon), imponer, encajar.
i;, Foolscap, n., papel ministro,
Fold, doblez, doblaje, plegaje,
n., papel de 43X35 centímetros.
plegado, doblar pliegue, plega- Foot, n., pata (of an animal)
pie
dura, pliego. Book doblado
;

— ;

(measurement) pie. On a pie. — ;


, ,

(plegado or doblez) al lomo. To be on (fig), estar haciendo


Dress —
doblez francés. Full- alguna cosa organizarse. To
— — ;
,

width doblado a todo el set on abrir (se), poner en


,


,

ancho. Half-width doblado pie, establecer, promover, dar


a la mitad.
,

comienzo a, empezar. At —
Fold, v., cerrar (a letter) doblar, al pie, al calce, a continuación.
plegar.
;

Square —
pie cuadrado.,

Folder, «., plegador, doblador note, nota al pie anotación,
— ; ;

plegadera. Paper plegador. ,


—ball, foot-ball, fútbol, ba-
Folding, a., plegadizo, dobladizo ;
lompié (ball) balón, pelota.
;

n., el plegar, el doblar. chair. — Foot-board, n., zaga, trasera,

384
Foo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fof

estribo, pedal, marchapié, plata- por fuerza. To be d to .... — ,

forma. verse obligado {or precisado)


Footing, n., pie, base, fundamento, a. . To
. .

upon one, im-
establecimiento, estado, con- ponerle a uno.
dición, posición fija. On a good Forced, a., obligado, forzado,
(or friendly) en pie amistoso. — forzoso. —
loan, empréstito

-,

To be on the same (or equal) forzoso. See Compulsory.


ser iguales estar a igual precio. Forcible, a., fuerte, poderoso,
To place on the same
;

poner — ,
obligatorio, enérgico. means —
en el mismo pie. On the same (or measures), medidas riguro-
— as, a la par de. sas.
Footman, n., lacayo. Forcibly, adv., forzosamente,
Footpath, n., acera, senda, vere- fuertemente. To strike one —
da. ocurrírsele, sospecharse mucho.
Footstep, n., paso, huella. Fore, a., anterior, delantero adv.,
Footstool, n., escabel. delante, antes. and aft, de — ;

Foot-warmer, n., braserillo para popa a proa. part, delantera— ;

los pies. la primera parte.


For, prep., por, para ; a ; en •Forecast, n., pronosticación, pre-
cambio de conj., porque, pues. visión proyecto, idea.
As —
tocante a, por lo que
; ;

Forecast, v., predecir, pronosticar ;



,

toca a. the present, por proyectar prever, ver con


ahora, al presente. all that, — anticipación.
;

con todo eso, a pesar de todo Forecastle, n., castillo de proa.


eso. —
ever, por {or para) Foreclose, v., cerrar, impedir,
siempre. cash, al contado.— prevenir, excluir, estorbar.
— a week, (future) por una Foreclosure, «., impedimento, ex-
semana (past) desde hace una clusión.
semana.
;

instance, por — Forego, v., ceder, renunciar (a),


ejemplo. See Acceptance, Good, abandonar, pasar sin.
Sale. Foregoing, a., precedente. The —
Forbear, v., (to cease) cesar, des- lo que precede lo expuesto. ;

continuar (to refrain from)


; Foreground, n., delantera, primer
abstenerse (de), dejar (de), plano.
omitir. Forehead, w., frente.
Forbearance, n., indulgencia, pa- Foreign, a., extranjero, exterior ;
ciencia. ajeno, extraño. bilis, letras —
Forbid, v., prohibir, vedar. extranjeras. —
trade, comercio
Force, n., fuerza, vigor, poder, exterior {or extranjero). —
virtud, validez. To come into orders, pedidos del extranjero.
— , empezar {or comenzar) a — Office (English), Ministerio
ponerse en vigor, entrar de Estado
— deSecretary
regir ; Negocios
{or
en vigencia. To be (or remain Extranjeros). (or
in— estar {or quedar) vigente.
— de Negocios
Minister), I\Iinistro
— pump, ,

bomba impelente. Extranjeros. securities,


By — por fuerza. By main — valores extranjeros. — stocks,
fondos extranjeros. — to the
,

a viva fuerza.
Force, v., forzar, obligar violen- purpose, fuera de propó-
tar. To —
down, obligar a
;

sito.
bajar. To open, romper, — Foreigner, n,, extranjero, foras-
forzar. To —
up, hacer subir tero.

385
ij— (1696)
For] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [For

Foreman, n., capataz (of work- Form, n., forma, figura, modelo ;

men) ;
jefe de taller, sobre- (formula or paper) formulario,
stante (in factories) regente, ; impreso, fórmula, modelo mo- ;

sobrestante (in printing house) ;


do ; ceremonia, formalidad,
Presidente del Jurado (of a orden (bench) banco. For
jury). —
's
;

sake, por pura fórmula


Foremast, n., trinquete, palo de para el buen orden. In due — ;

trinquete. en debida forma. In the of, —


Forementioned, a., ya citado, en forma de.
arriba citado. Form, v., formar, formular, hacer,
Foremost, a., delantero primero, constituir, establecer, contraer,
el más distinguido, principal.
;

To —an opinion (or idea),


Forenoon, n., mañana. formar (se) una opinión (or idea).
Foresee, v., prever, anticipar, — ing in all, formando (or
presentir. haciendo) en junto (or un total
Foresight, «., previsión, preven- dc).
ción, presciencia. i'ormal, formal a.,
Forest, n., bo.sque, selva, monte. Formality, »., formalidad.
Forestall, v., anticipar antici- ; Formally, adv., formalmente.
parse a, ganar por la mano ; Formation, n., formación.
monopolizar, acaparar. Former, a., anterior, primero ;

Foritell, predecir.
V., pasado, antecedente, prece-
Forethought, n., presciencia, pro- dente. The aquel. —
price, ,

videncia, premeditación, tino. precio anterior, precio antiguo.
Forewarn, v., prevenir, advertir, Formerly, adv., anteriormente,
avisar, antes, antiguamente.
Forfeit, n., multa, pena ; deco- Formidable, a., formidable, terri-
miso. ble, tremendo. [crita.
Forfeit, v., perder, faltar a, re- Formula, n., fórmula, forma, pres-
nunciar a ; confocar. Forniulary, n., formulario.
Foríeiti re, n., confiscación, se- Formulate, v., formular.
cuestro, decomiso. Forsake, v., dejar, abandonar,
Forge, n., fragua fábrica de
; desamparar, faltar a, renun-
metales forja.
; ciar a dejar de su mano.
;

Forge, v.: (iron, etc.) forjar, fra- Fort, n., fuerte, fortaleza.
guar ;
(to falsify) falsificar, Fcrtl), adv., en adelante, adelante,
contrahacer, falsear. delaute fuera, afuera. And

;

Forger, n., (of iron, etc.) forjador, so , y asi de lo demás,


"
fraguador (of documents) fal-
;
etcétera.
sificador, falsario. Forthcoming, a., próximo, en-
Forgery, n., falsificación, falsedad. trante. To be — , venir, estar
Forget, v., olvidar olvidarse (de).
; listo.
Forgetful, a., olvidadizo, descui- Forthwith, adv., inmediatamente,
dado. acto continuo, en seguida, desde
Forgetfulness, n., olvido, descuido, luego, sin tardanza.
negligencia. Fortnight, n., quince días, (una)
Forging, n., forja, forjadura. quincena.
Forgive, v., perdonar. Fortnightly, a. & adv., cada quin-
Fork, H., (table) tenedor (for ;
cena.
hay, etc.) horca; (bicj'cle) hor- Fortunate, a., afortunado, feliz,
quilla. Tuiüng —
diapasón. , dichoso.

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For] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fra

Fortunately, adv., afortunada- Foundation, n., fundamento, ci-


mente, felizmente, por fortuna, miento, fundación, estableci-
dichosamente. miento. To lay the echar — ,

Fortuno, «., fortuna, suerte, ven- los cimientos.


tura, destino bienes, hacienda. Founder, n., fundador (of me-

; ;

To make one's hacer fortuna, , tals) fundidor.


enriqu 'cerse. Founder, v., irse a ique. ,

Foruní, n., foro, plaza pública. Foundry, n., fundición, fundería.


Forward, adv., adelante, hacia Fount, n., fuente, fundición.
adelante a., delantero, (in Fountain, n., fuente. head, —
;

advance) adelantado anterior ; ;


origen, manantial. pen, —
(bold) atrevido, audaz, presu- pluma con depósito de tinta,
mido (for payment) a — pluma depósito, pluma-tintero.
pagar.
;


delivery, para la Fourfold, a., cuadruplo.
futura entrega. To be well — Fowl, n., gallo, gallina pollo.
(advanced), estar muy adelan- — gallinas, aves.
s,
;

tado {or avanzado). Henee — Fox, n., zorra, raposa zorro.


— —
(or from this time ), de aquí Foxy, a., astuto. — coffee, café
en adelante. To bring pre- rojizo.
Brought — suma del
•,

sentar. Fraction, n., fracción.


To come — presentarse.
,

frente. Fractional, a., fraccional.


To charge — hacer seguir
,

, los Fracture, n., fractura, rompi-


gastos. See Carry. miento.
Forward,!;., adelantar, favorecer, Fracture, v., fracturar, quebrar,
promover expedir, encaminar,
; romper.
remilir, despachar, dirigir, Fragile, a., frágil, quebradizo,
hacer caminar, dar curso a, débil. — , with care, frágil, con
enviar, transmitir. cuidado.
Forwarder, n., remitente. Fragment, n., fragmento, trozo.
Forwarding, n., expedición, envío. Fragrance, n., fragancia, buen
— agent, agente de expedición, olor.
agente expedidor. agency, — Fragrant, a., fragante, oloroso.
agencia de expedición. — Frail, a., frágil, quebradizo, débil.
business, negocio de expedición. Frame, n., marco (of a picture)
— charges, gastos de expedi- molde (pattern) fjastidor, arma- ;
;

ción. zón cuadrante (of a bicy le)


Foster, v., fomentar. cerco. —
of mind, disposición.
;

Foul, a., sucio, inmundo enre- Frame, v., fabricar, formar, con-
dado. —
dealing, duplicidad,
;

struir ajustar, arreglar, diri-


;

mala fe, doblez, superchería. gir inventar, idear, trazar


To — ;
;

— abordar
fall of, chocar a, (pictures, etc.) encajar en un
con. bill of health, patente marco,encuadrar, poner un
su'ia. — weather, mal tiempo. marco {or cuadro).
— play, (una) perfidia. Framework, n., armazón, esque-
Foulard, n., fular pañuelo ;
de leto, entramado obra de ;

fular. marco {or cerco).


Found, v., fundar, establecer ; Franchise, n., franquicia, exen-
cimentar, edificar (to melt) ción.
fundir, derretir. To be ed on,
;

— Franchise, v., franquear, exentar.


fundarse en, estar basado {or Frank, a., franco, liberal, abierto,
fundado) en. libre.

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Fra] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY tPri

Frankly, adv., francamente, con Free-trader, n., libre cambista.


franqueza, ingenuamente. Free-will, n., libre albedrío.
Frankness, n., franqueza, candor, Freeze, v., helar(se) congelar. ;

sinceridad. See Frozen.


Fraud, n., fraude, engaño, estafa. Freezing, a., glacial, refrigerante.
Fraudiilenee, n., fraudulencia, — point, punto de congelación
fraude, engaño. (del termómetro).
Fraudulent, a., fraudulento, enga- Freight, n., flete, carga, carga-
ñoso. —
bankruptcy, quiebra mento. Dead — flete falso.

— cobrar
• ,

{or bancarrota) fraudulenta. Free of sin flete.


return) —
,

Fray, v., ludir, rozar (textiles) home (or de flete


vuelta. — outwards,
; ,

deshilar (se), deshilacliarse, des- de flete ida.


tejerse restregar,
; estregar. — out and home), de
in (or flete
Fraying, n., deshiladura roza- ida y vuelta, por viaje flete
miento.
;

redondo. — de free, libre flete.


Free, a., franco, abierto
libre, To take — estar a
in for, la
carga para. Through —
;

gratis, gratuito, de balde, exento. flete


Delivered —
at, franco en. To corrido. Cost, insurance, and
,

be —
from (blame), estar exento — seguro. Rate
costo, flete,
— — tipo del y
,

de (culpa). of charges (or of flete.


expense), franco de gastos. — Freight,
,

v., fletar, cargar.


from average, libre de avería. Freight-account, cuenta de flete.
—oí duty, libre de derechos. Freight-car, n., furgón [or carro)
—alongside, puesto al costado de carga. [ñesto.
(del buque). on board, — Freight-list, n., sobordo, mani-
franco (puesto or libre) a bordo. Freight-train, n., tren de carga.
— goods, mercancías exentas Freightage, n., flete, fletamento.
de derechos. hand drawing,— • Freighter, n., fletador, cargador.
dibujo a pulso. pass, pase. — French-bean, n., judía, habi-
To be —
to, estar libre para, chuela, frijol.
ser dueño de. To make with, — French brandy, n., coñac.
servirse sin ceremonia de .
; French chalky n., blanco de i\Ieu-
abusar de. To set libertar. —

dón, espuma de mar artificial.

,

Packed franco de embalaje.


, French horn, n., bocina corno ;

Free, v., libertar, poner en liber- francés.


tad, librar, absolver. To — Frequency, n., frecuencia.
from, eximir de, e\dtar, poner Frequent, a., frecuente.
al abrigo de. Frequent, v., frecuentar, visitar,
Free-port, n., puerto libre, puerto concurrir (a).
franco. Frequently, adv., frecuentemente,
Freedom, «., libertad, licencia, a menudo.
franqueza. Fresh, a., fresco, nuevo. meat, —
Freehold, n., feudo franco. carne fresca. Nothing nada — ,

Freely, adv., libremente, sin re- de nuevo.


serva, francamente, de buena Freshness, «., frescura, frescor.
gana, llanamente fácilmente, ; Fresh-water, n., agua dulce.
,con facilidad. To sell (or go on) Fret-saw, n., sierra de calados,
—ser de fácil despacho
, des- ; sierra angosta. [lado.
pac hai'se pronto. Fretwork, n., grecas, íretas ca- ;

Free-trade, n., libre cambio, Friction, n., fricción, frotación,


comercio libre. frotadura, rozamiento.
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Frl] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fill

Friday, n., viernes. Good — Frosted, deslustrado, despu-


a.,
viernes santo. lido. — escarchado.
glass, vidrio
Friend, n., amigo, recomendado. Frosty, a., helado, frío.
A —
of ours, un amigo nuestro. —
Frozen, a., helado, congelado.
Friendly, a., amigable, amistoso meat, carne congelada.
adv., amigablemente. rela- — ;

Fruit, Dried —
n., fruta, fruto.
tions, relaciones amistosas. In fruta Candied — fruta
seca. ,
a — manner, amistosamente. confitada. Preserved — fruta ,

Friendship, n., amistad. en conserva almíbar). Raw {or


Frieze, »., frisa, ratina. — fruta cruda. Stone — fruta
, ,

Fright, «., espanto, susto. de hueso.


Frighten, v., espantar, asuístar. Fruit-basket, n., cesta para fruta,
To —
awa}-, ahuyentar.
• cesto para frutas.
Frightful, a., espantoso, horrible, Fruit-garden, n., huerto de árboles
horroroso. frutales.
Frill, n., escote, vuelo, pechera. Fruit-Jam, «., conserva de frutas.
Lace — ing, vuelos de encaje. Fruit-kniíe, n., cuchillo para fru-
Frill, v.,guarnecer con vuelos [or tas.
pecheras) . Fruit-tree, n., frutal, árbol frutal.
Fringe, n., franja, margen, borde, Fruiterer, n., frutero.
fleco, rodapié, orla, ribete, Fruitful, a., fructífero,- fértil,
orilla, cenefa, guarnición peri- ;
feraz, prolíñco provechoso, ;

feria. útil, ventajoso.


Fringe, ribetear, franjear, Fruitfulness, «., fertilidad, fecun-
orillar.
v.,
Silk —
d, con franjas didad, feracidad.
de seda. Fruitless, a., infructuoso inútil, ;

Frivolous, a., frivolo, vano, inútil. vano en balde.



;

Fro, adv., atrás. To go to and Frustrate, v., frustrar, burlar,


ir y venir. inutilizar.
Frock, n., (child's) bata de niño, Fry, n., enjambre fritada.
túnica ; vestido. — coat, Fry, v., freir(se).
;

levita. Frying-pan, n., sartén.


From, prep., de después, desde Fuel, combustible(s), leña
n.,
procedente de, de parte de.
;

— ;

(fig.) pábulo, aliciente.


;

(a date), a partir de, a contar Fugitive, a., fugitivo, fugaz, pasa-


'
de. —
time to time, de cuando jero ; n., fugitivo.
en cuando. cumplir, ejecutar, llenar,
Front, n., frente ;
pechera (of a
Flílfll, V.,
desempeñar, colmar. To —
shirt) ; delantera ; fachada (of (orders), desempeñar (llenar or
a building) portada (of a ejecutar) pedidos (a promise)
— ;
;

book) a., delantero, frontero.


; cumplir. one's duty, To
In —
of, en frente de. [frontis. cumplir con su obligación. To
Frontage, n., fachada, frente. — one's engagements, hacer
Frontier, n., frontera a., fron- frente a sus compromisos.
terizo. •—
town, ciudad fron-

;

Fulfilment, n., cumplimiento,


teriza. desempeño, ejecución.
Frontispiece, n., frontispicio. Full, a., lleno, repleto, cumplido

;

Frost, n., helada, hielo. bitten, • amplio, pleno harto, entero ; ;

helado, quemado, marchitado. completo tupido (cloth) ín-


Frost, v., helar escarchar des- tegro, total.
;

— of business,
;

lustrar, despulir (metal).


; ;

abrumado de negocios. —
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Ful] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Fur

payment (or payment


pago íntegro. To be quite
in

—), Fund, v., destinar fondos, proveer
of de fondos, suministrar fondos,
orders, estar muy
atareado (or consolida!" una deuda.
atascado) de pedidos. To be — Fundamental, a., fundamental.
up with work, estar abrumado Funded, a., consolidado. debt, —
de trabajo. In —
íntegro, ínte-
, deuda consolidada.
gramente, por completo, por Funeral, a., funeral, fúnebre n., ;

entero, por extenso por saldo. funeral (es), entierro.


In — of all demands
;

(or claims), Funnel, »., embudo cañón. ;



por saldo de (todas) cuentas. (of a steamer or chimney),
30 yards —
30 yardas enteras
, cañón de chimenea, chimenea.
(or comp idas). Receipt in — — shaped, abocinado.
recibo por saldo. See Speed, Funny, a., cómico ; extraño,
Swing. curioso.
Full-binding, w., pasta entera. Fur, n., piel, forro de piel. — s,
Full-grown, a., maduro, crecido pieles, peletería.
completamente. Fur-cloak, n., abrigo de pieles.
Full-powers, n pL, fa-^ul'T, l.-s Fur-eollar, cuello de pieles.
amplias. Fur-lining, n., forro de piel.
Full-stop, «., punto final. Fur-skins, n., peletería.
Full-weight, n., peso cabal. Fur-tippet, n., palatina.
Fuller, «., batanero. Furbish, y., acicalar, pulir, limpiar.
Fuller 's-earth, n., tierra de batán, Furbishe?, «., acicalador.
greda muy fina. Furious, a., furioso.
Fulling-mill, «., batán. Furl, v., encoger, contraer afe- ;

Fully, adv., plenamente, amplia- rrar (the sails).


mente, completamente, deteni- Furlough, n., licencia, permiso.
damente, detalladamente, por Furnace, n., horno, hornillo. Blast
extenso, en un todo, cuando — horno
, (or hornillo)

soplante.
menos bien. ; Smelting , horno de fundi-
Fume, n., vapor, humo. ción, alto horno.
Fume, V., humear, e har humo ; Furnish, t/., surtir, suplir, proveer,
ahumar, exhalar evaporarse. ; suministrar, proporcionar, pro-
Fumigate, v. sahumar disinfec- ; curar agenciarse (to raise)
; ;

tar, perfumar. aparejar, equipar, amueblar (a


Function, n., función, desempeño,
— house). To with, proveer —
ocupación, ejercicio. s, fun- de suministrar, surtir, pro-
ciones. porcionar.
;

ed with, provisto —
Functionary, n., funcionario, em- de acompañado de. See Fund.
;

pleado. Furnisher, n., equipador, decora-


Fund, n.,fondo, caudal acopio, dor aparejador, proveedor,
reserva. —
s, fondos, efectivo,
;

surtidor.
;

capital, fondos públicos. Public Furniture, ajuar, muebles,


— s, fondos públicos. in — mueblaje
n.,
;
guarnición. — —
van,
hand, fondos en (or entre) camión de mudanzas. s
manos. Reserve fondo de — (prints), zarazas para muebles.

,

reserva. Sinking fondo (or , Furrier, n., peletero.


caja) de amortización. Without Further, ulterior, más distante,
— s in hand, en descubierto. To nuevo
a.,
adv., m.ás lejos, más
provide with s. —
proveer de
;

además, aun. Nothing


allá, —
fondos, hacer los fondos. ninguna otra cosa. Until —
390
Fur] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Gar

orders (or notice), hasta nueva sacar partido (or provecho) de


orden, hasta nuevo aviso. With- (algo) ganar en (algo).
out anything — -, sin más, sin Gainsay,
;

contradecir, negar.
v.,
otro asunto. Gaiters, n.pl., polainas.
Further, v.. ad"Iantar promover, Galc, n., viento fres::o, ventarrón,
favorecer, fomentar, apoyar. temporal. A heavy — un tem-
— un viento
,

Furtherance, «., adelantamiento, poral. A steady ,

progreso, apoyo. hecho.


Furthermore, adv., además, a más Gall, n., hiél. nuts, agallas.
de esto. Gallery, n., corredor. galería,
Furthest, a. & adv., lo más lejos, Picture —
galería de pinturas,
,

muy lejos. museo de pinturas.


Fury, n., furor, furia. Galley, n., galera cocina (Naut.) ; ;

Fuse, n., espoleta, mecha, pajuela, (printing) galera.


pebete. Gallon, n., galón (cuatro litros y
Fuse, v., fundir, derretir fun- ; medio).
dirse, derretirse. Galoehe (or Galosh), n., chanclo,
Fusee, n., pajuela, fósforo. galoche.
Fusion, n., fundición, derreti- Galvanic, a., galvánico.
miento fusión.
; Galvanism, n., galvanismo.
Fuss, desasosiego, alboroto,
n., Galvanise, galvanizar.
v.,
ruido, trabajo, molestia. Galvanised iron, n., hierro galvani-
Fussy, a., molesto, inquieto, exi- zado.
gente. Gamble, v., jugar.
Fustian, n., fustán. Gambler, h., tahúr, garitero, fu-
Futile, a., fútil, frivolo, vano, llero especulador.
inútil.
;

Gambling, n., juego. on —


Future, a., futuro, nuevo, veni- 'Change, juego en la bolsa.
dero. In the — , en lo sucesivo, Gamboge, n., gutagamba, goma-
en lo futuro (or venidero). See guta.
Delivery. Game, n., juego ;
(match) partida,
Futures, n., futuros ventas (or ; partido ;
(birds, etc.) caza.
mercancías) para entregar, para Gamekeeper, n., guardabosque,
llegar, a flote entregas remotas,
; guarda de coto.
cargamentos notantes. Gang, n., cuadrilla, banda.
Gangway, n., pasamano, portalón.
Gall, n., arpón, garfio, botavara. Gaol, n., cárcel.
Gag, n., mordaza. Gap, n., boquete, abertura ; agu-
Gain, n., ganancia, provecho, jero, brecha, hueco.
ventaja, utilidad, beneficio, lu- Garb, n., vestido, vestidura, traje.
cro, rendimiento. Net ga- — , Garbage, n., tripas basura, des- ;

nancia liquida (or neta). perdicios.


Gain, z;., ganar, adquirir, conseguir, Garden, n., jardín, huerta.
lograr lle^íar a, alcanzar gran- Garden-city, n., ciudad-jardín.
jearse. To
;

an advantage, — ;

Garden-hose, »., manguera.


obtener una ventaja (or un Garden-implements, n.pl.. herra-
provecho). To ground, — mientas de jardín.
ganar terreno (or tierra), tomar Garden-mould, n.. tierra vegetal.
cuerpo. To end, — one's Garden-roller, n., rodillo (de jar-
lograr su objeto, salir con su dín).
intento. To —
by (something). Gardener, «., jardinero, hortelano.

391
Gar] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Gen

Gardening, n., jardinería. Gaudy, a., brillante, vivo, llamativo


Garland, n., guirnalda corona, ; Gauge, n., indicador sonda, ;

florón . escandallo arqueo (size) ; ;

Garlic, «., ajo. largo y grueso ;


(railway) en-
Garment, n., prenda de vestir. trevia, vía, carril, anchura
Garnet, n., granate. —
(entre los rieles). cock (or
Garrison, n., guarnición. tap), llave de prueba (or de
Garter, n., liga. nivel).— glass, cristal de indi-
Gas, .M., gas. —
burner, mechero cador. Steam — manómetro.
de gas. — company, compañía Axle — ajustador de
,

ejes.
del gas. — instalador -fitter, Water — nivel de agua.
,

de gas. — aparato fittings, Gauge, v.,


,

aforar, medir arquear,


para gas. — bracket, brazo (ships, casks, etc.).
;

para gas. — fixtures, instala- Ganger, n., aforador, arquea-


ción, de —holder, gasó-
gas. dor.
metro, — -lamp, lámpara Gauging, n., arqueo, aforo. — rod,
de gas. light, luz de (or del) aforador, instrumento para
gas. —
— lighting, alumbrado de aforar.
gas. -meter, gasómetro, con- Gauntlet, n., guantelete.
tador de gas. pipe, tubo de — Gauze, n., gasa. Wire — tela
gas. —
pipes, cañería para el metálica.
,

gas. —
stove, estufa de gas, Gay, a., alegre, brillante, animado.
hornillo para gas. works, — — coloured, de color vivo.
fábrica de gas, gasómetro. Gaze, n., mirada, contemplación.
Gaseons, a., gaseoso. Gaze, v., contemplar, mirar fija-
Gasoline, n., gasolina. mente.
Gasometer, n., gasómetro. Gazette, n., gaceta.
Gate, ?i., puerta. Gazette, publicar {or anunciar),
v.,
Gather, v., coger, recoger, juntar, ,
en la gaceta {or diario
unir (to tuck) fruncir, recoger
; ;
oficial) .

(a :cloth) arrugar, plegar (to ;


Gazetteer, n., gacetero.
assemble) unirse, juntarse (to ; Gear, n. (Mech.), engranaje, trans-
infer) deducir, inferir, despren- misión de movimiento ; apa-
der, colegir understand) (to rato, aparejo, atavío vestidos.

; ;

tener entendido, sacar en limpio. In en juego, encajado. Out


To —
money, cobrar dinero. of —
,

fuera de juego, desenca-


,

To —
in, recolectar, recoger la jado desengranado. To throw
cosecha. To —
corn, recoger la out of
;


desencajar des-
To — together,
, ;

cosecha. reunir, montar.


juntar reunirse, juntarse. To Gear, v., aparejar, poner los
— ;

up, alzar, recoger, acumular. aparejos (Mech.) engranar,


To —taxes, cobrar contribu- encajar.
;

ciones. From what (or as far Gearing, «., engranaje, enCaje


as) we can — , según tenemos multiplicación.
;

entendido, según nuestras noti- Gear-ring, n., anillo de atavío.


cias. Gelatine, n., gelatina.
Gatherer, n., colector, cobrador Gelatinous, a., gelatinoso.
(de contribuciones). Gem, n., joya, presea, alhaja.
Gathering, n., reunión, asamblea Gender, n., género.
acumulación (crop or harvest)
;

General, a., general. — agency,


recolección, cosecha, recogida.
;

agencia general, — average,


39S
Gen] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Git

avería gruesa (or común). Ac- hacerse con (to persuade or


countant —
contador general.
;

induce) persuadir, inducir, inci-


— ,

meeting, asamblea general. tar, animar, conseguir (to


— post office, casa de correos. become) llegar a ser, volverse.
;

— power of attorney, poder To — abroad, publicarse, di-



general. In —
en general, vulgarse. To at, ir a, alcan-

,

regularmente, generalmente, zar descubrir. To a foot-


por lo general, por lo regular.
;

ing, establecerse. To — away,


See Attorney. escaparse, lograr irse. To —
Generally, adv., generalmente, por back, (to recover) recobrar ;

lo r^guhr, pro lo general, en hacerse devolver, resarcirse de ;

general, comúnmente. (to come back) volver, regresar.


Generate, v., engendrar producir, To — behind, quedarse atrás,
ocasionar.
;

perder terreno. To better, —


Generation, n., generación. ponerse mejor, mejorar, repo-
Generator, n., generador. nerse, restablecerse. To —
Generosity, n., generosidad, libera- down, bajar, descender. To —
lidad. dyed, hacer teñir. To — in,
Generous, generoso, liberal.
a., lograr entrar cerrar. To ; in —
Genitive, n., genitivo. at (a price, etc.), lograr comprar
Genius, n., genio, ingenio, talento. (or colocar) a. To into debt, —
Gentian, n., genciana. root, —

• incurrir deudas. To off, salir, —
genciana. escapar, huir disponer [or
Gentle, a., suave, dulce, dócil, salir) de. To —
;

on, adelantar,
blanco, manso, moderado. progresar, proceder, ir(le) bien.
Gentleman, n., caballero, señor To — out, quitar, sacar ; salir,
hombre de honor. An indepen-
;

lograr salir. To over, (to — •

dent — un hacendado,
, un recover) recobrar (a difficulty) ;

propietario, un rentista. allanar pasar (obstacles)


Gentlemen, n., señores muy ; veneer;
;

sobrepujar. To
;


señores míos {or nuestros). ready, preparar(se), aprestar(se)
Gentlewoman, n., señora, dama. aparejarse. To rid of, des- —
Gently, adv., dulcemente, suave- hacerse de, zafarse de, salir de.
mente poco a poco, despacio. To — the better, salir vencedor,
;

Genuine, a., genuino, legitimo, sobrepujar. To the worst, —


sincero, verdadero. gold, — llevar la peor parte. To —
oro de le}'. [dad. through, paüiir por, salir de.
Genuineness, n., pureza, legitimi- To —up, levantarse, sulair ;
Geography, n., geografía. (to prepare) preparar, presentar,
Geology, «., geología. producir (raise) promover.
Geometry, «., geometría. To — ;

well, recuperarse, resta-


German, a., alemán. silver, — blecerse, recobrar la .salud. To
plata alemana, metal blanco, — the start of, adelentarse a
plata de alemania. text, — tomar {or coger) la delantera.
;

tipo alemán. —
tinder, yesca. Well got up, muy elegante, bien
Germinate, v., brotar, germinar. presentado. He will soon —
Germination, n., germinación. over it, ya se le pasará.
Gesture, n., gesto, acción. Giant, n., gigante.
Get, v., ganar, obtener, adquirir, Gift;, n., don, dádiva tlonación ; ;

conseguir, alcanzar, llevar reci- dote, prenda, talento. New



;

bir, cobrar, sacar, recabar, Yeai''si aguinaldo.


,

393
13A — (1696)
Gif] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [61a

Gifted, a., dotado, talentoso. leave, permitir, dar licencia.


G¡!?, «., calesa, calesín. To —
notice, anunciar, avisar,
-

Gigantic, a., gigantesco, enorme. dar aviso, advertir, prevenir.


Gild, v., dorar. To —
offence, ofender. To —
Gilding, n., doradura, dorado. out, publicar, anunciar repar-
Gilí, n., cuarta parte de un cuar- tir, distribuir. To the pre- — ;

tillo cuarto de pinta inglesa, ference, dar la preferencia. To


copa.
;

— references, dar referencias.


Giit, n., dorado, oro en hojuelas To —
a receipt, dar recibo.
oropel.
;

To —
satisfaction, satisfacer,
Güt-edged, a., con márgenes dora- agradar. To up, dejar, —
das. ceder (claims) renunciar a,
;

Giit-edge securities, fi.pl., títulos abandonar (to deliver) entre-


de primera clase. gar (to return) restituir. To
;
;


Gimlet, n., barrena. up business, retirarse de los
Gimp, n., esterilla, bocadillo, negocios. To way (to jaeld), —
alamar. ceder, flaquear, rendirse (to ;

Gin, n., ginebra ;


(cotton) al- fall) bajar, retroceder (to ;

marra, desmotadora de algo- break) romperse, desprenderse ;


dón ; Hollands
cabria. — (to stretch) dar de sí. Given
ginebra de Holanda. under my hand and seal, fir-
Gin, v., desmotar (or alijar) el mado y sellado por mí hecho ;

algodón desbriznar. de mi mano y puño. I gave


Ginger, n., jengibre.
;

ale — (or him to understand, le di a


beer), cerveza de jengibre. — entender, le hice comprender.
bread, pan de jengibre. \vine, — Giver, n., donador, dador.
vino de jengibre. Glad, a., alegre, contento ; agra-
Gingliam, n., guinga. dable, gustoso, dichoso. To be
Ginning, n., desmotadura. — to, alegrarse (de), celebrar ;

Girder, «., cuartón, viga. tener gusto (en) ser (le) grato. ;

Girdle, «., cíngulo, cinturón, cinto. Gladly, adv., alegremente, de


Girl, n., muchacha, niña. buena gana, con placer. To
Girth, n., cincha circunferencia. ; accept aceptar gustoso. — ,

Gist, n., substancia, ^rano tenor. Glance, n., ojeada, mirada. At



;

Give, v., dar indicar, comunicar, the first de una ojeada, a


apuntar.
;

To
away, dar, — primera vista, al primer aspecto.
,

regalar. To
an account of, -
— Glance, v., ojear, mirar. To at —
dar cuenta de, comunicar. To (a book), hojear, dar un vistazo
— a description, describir. To a (un libro). To over, regis- —
— back, restituir, devolver. trar, recorrer, ojear.
To —a profit, dar (or dejar) Glaring, (colour) brillante, chi-
a.,
ganancia, dejar beneficio. To llón que salta a
la vista.
— bail, dar fianza. To credit, — ;

Glass, n., vidrio, cristal (tumbler) ;

dar fe, dar crédito abrir cré- vaso (wine copa. Blown
dito creer. To evidence, —;

— )
;

vidrio soplado. Bottle —


;

atestiguar, declarar. To — in,


,

vidrio de (or para) botellas.


ceder darse por vencido
— Coloured — vidrio coloreado.

; ,
;

entregar (to deliver). To Cut Counting


cristal tallado.

,

into the bargain, dar de más. threads), cuenta-hilos.


(for
To —
judgment, juzgar Eye anteojo, Field ocular.
emitir (su) dictamen. To — ;

— anteojo de campaña. Ground


,
,

394
Gla] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Go

— ,vidrio {or cristal) despulido Glitter, 71., lustre, esplandor.


(deslustrado or esmerilado). Glitter, v., relucir, resplandecer
Looking —espejo. Magnifying lucir, brillar.
;


,

, vidrio de aumento, lente. Globe, «., globo.


Mirror —
luna, cristal de es- Gloom, n., tinieblas, obscuridad

,
;

pejo. Opera gemelos. Plate tristeza.


.

— , vidrio cilindrado,
,

luna, Gloomy, a., sombrío, obscuro



;

cristal. Sheet vidrio en , abatido, triste, desalentado.


lámina {or en planchas). Sil- Glory, n., gloria.
vered — luna azogada. Stained Gloss, n., lustre, brillo, aderezo.

,

vidrio pintado (o)- coloreado). Gloss, v., glosar, barnizar, dar


,

See Frosted. lustre, lustrar, satinar. To —


Glass-beads, ti.pl., abalorios, over, paliar, colorear.
cuentas de vidrio. Glossary, n., glosario.
GlasS-bottle, n., botella de vidrio. Glossy, a., lustroso, brillante.
Glass-bulb, n., ampolla. Glove, n., guante. Kid

— ,
guante
Glass-ease, n., vidriera, aparador, de cabritilla. -
• stretcher,
mostruario, muestra. anchaguantes.
Glass -gauge, 7i., indicador de nivel Glover, n., guantero.
de agua. Glucose, n:, glucosa.
GlaSS-globe, «., globo de cristal. Glue, n., cola fuerte, liga,
cola,
Glass -grinder, n., pulidor de cris- visco. Bone —
osteocola.
,

tales, moledor de vidrio. Glue, v., encolar, pegar, ligar,


Glass-maker, n., vidriero. unir.
Glass-paper, n., papel de lija. Glut, n., hartura, plétora, super-
Glass-ware, n., cristalería, vidrie- abundancia, aglomeración, aba-
ría. rrotamiento (of the market).
Glass-works, n., cristalería, fá- Glut, v., atestar ; sobrellenar,
brica de vidrios {or cristales). colmar atascar, abrumar. To
Glasses, n.pl., (eye- s), lentes, — — ;

the market, abarrotar {or


To be
quevedos (Naut.) ampolletas.
;

Glassy, a., vitreo, vidrioso. —ted with, mercado.abarrotado


inundar) el
estar
Glaze, n., barniz, lustre, vidriado. {or sobrecargado) de.
Glaze,!'., vidriar, barnizar, satinar, Glutinous, a., glutinoso, viscoso,
dar brillo. pegajoso.
Glazed, a., vidriado, lustroso, Glycerine, n., glicerina. soap, —
glaseado, satinado, brillante. jabón de glicerina.
Glazed earthenware, n., loza vi- Go, n., (push) energía, actividad
driada. (fashion) moda. It is all the — •,
;

Glazed-linen, lienzo lustroso {or hace furor.


glaseado). Go, v., irse, andar, caminar,
IT,

Glazed-paper, n., papel satinado. salir, marchar. To about —


Glazed-thread, n., hilo de algodón (a thing), emprender, intentar.
glaseado. To —abroad, ir al extranjero
To —
;

Glazier, n., vidriero. (news) correr la voz.


Glazing, n., barniz, lustre ; vidrie- after, seguir. To — against,
ría. oponerse, contradecir, en ir
Glean, v., espigar, recoger. contra de. To — ahead,
Glide, v., deslizarse, escurrirse. adelantar, proseguir. — To
Glimpse, n., vislumbre ojeada, ashore, desembarcar (a ship)
mirada rápida.
;

encallar. To — ;

astray.

395
Oo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Goo

descaminarse, perder el camino Goat, n., cabra. skin, piel de —


extraviarse, perderse. To —;

cabra.
away, partir, salirse, marcharse, Going, n., (el) andar marcha
irse, largarse. To back, — partida. To be on with, para —

; ;

volver, volverse, retirarse, re- suplir las primeras necesidades.


troceder. To —
beyond, pasar To set — ,
poner en marcha.
de, ir más allá de exceder. See Concern, Keep.
To —
by, dirigirse por, arre-
;

Gold, n., oro. dust, polvo de —


glarse (or ajustarse) a servir (le) oro, oro en polvo. ingots —
de guía. To down, bajar, — ;

tejos de oro. nuggets, oro en —


descender. To forward-, — pasta (or en rieles). Beaten —
adelantar, avanzarse, hacer pro- oro batido. reloj — watch, de
gresos, despacharse. To in, — oro. To be stamped (a cloth)
entrar en. To into, entrar — in •

(letters), marcarse con
en (to investigate) investigar,
;
letras doradas.
estudiar, examinar, gestionar ;
Gold-beater, n., batidor de oro,
discutir, tratar (el caso or un batihoja.
asunto). To —
off, irse, despe- Gold-blocking, n., marca en oro
dirse salir bien
; (to be sold) ;
(batido), marca dorada {or a
agotarse, venderse, despacharse, fuego)
enajenarse. To off well (or — Golden, a.,
.

áureo, de oro.
readily), ser de pronto despacho, Gold-foil, «., hoja de oro.
tener buena salida, despacharse Gold-leaí, n., pan {or hoja) de
muy pronto. To on, conti- — oro, oro en libritos, oro en panes.
nuar, seguir, adelantar, pro- Gold-mine, n., mina de oro.
gresar. To on a journey, — Gold-plate, n., vajilla de oro ;
emprender viaje. To — on chapa de oro. d, chapeado en —
well, marchar bien. To — on oro, en oro chapeado, enchapado
board, ir a bordo, embarcar. de oro.
To — on with, proceder a. Gold-si/e, n., oro mate.
To —
-
out, salir (to be extin-
; Goldsmítb, n., orífice, platero de
guished) apagarse, extinguirse. ora.
To —
over, pasar, atravesar ;
Good, a., bueno (oí ;
— standing)
(to examine) revisar, hacer la sólido, abonado útil, válido.
revisión (de). to ruin, To — — ordinary ;

(quality), el bueno
arruinarse. To shares, ir a — ordinario. In time, a tiempo, —
medias. To through, pasar, — a propósito, con oportunidad.
atravesar examinar, recorrer.
— On —terms, (prices) a precios
To —
up, subir, subirse. To
;

arreglados (friendly) sobre un


upon, fundarse en. To — well, buen pie. —;

bill(s) of exchange,
tener buena aceptación. To — buen papel. To hold ser —
with, acompañar
agree) (to válido. Not to hold ser — -,

-,

conformarse con seguir (to


;

insostenible. To be so as —
match) hacer juego con. To
; ;

— (or to be — • enough) to, tener


-

without, pasarlo sin, prescindir la bondad de, tener a bien,


de. servirse. To make — (asser-
Go-between, n., mediador, media- tions or claims), probar, justifi-
nero tercero.
; car, hacer valer {or efectivo) ;

Go-by, V., engaño, maña. To (to compensate) abonar, repa-


give one the pasar de largo, — ,
rar, subsanar, hacer bueno,

adelantarse indemnizar (de). A deal.

396
Goo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Gra

bastante, mucho. A — while, Good-sense, «., buen sentido,



un buen rato. It is for juicio sano.



nothing, no vale nada. For Goodwill, n., sinceridad, benevo-


de cierto, de una vez, para lencia ;
(of a business), (buena)
siempre. Your selves, us- — parroquia, clientela, traspaso.
tedes, su apreciable casa. Goose, n., ganso, ánsar, oca.
Good-aftonioon, n., buenas tardes. Tailor's —
plancha de sastre.
,

Good-breodinp;, n., buena crianza. Gooseberry, n., uva espín (or


Good-bye, adv., Adiós. To say crespa).
— to, despedirse de. Gorgeous, a., primoroso, brillante,
Good-day, n., buenos días. vistoso.
Good-ovening, n., buenas tardes. Gossamer, n., hilo de telaraña.
Good-luek, «., buena suerte, dicha. Gossip, n., chisme, charladuría,
Good-naturc, n., bondad, buen charla.
natural. — d, benévolo, afable, Gossip, v., charlar, chismear
de buen natural. Got. See Get.
Goodness, n., bondad, amabilidad, Gothic, a., gótico.
benevolencia. Govern, ü., gobernar, guiar, dirigir,
Good-night, n., buenas noches. regir, dominar.
Goods, n.pl., bienes, artículos, Government, n., gobierno, admi-
efectos, mercancías, mercade- nistración. bond, bono del —
rías. —by express train, mer- tesoro. See Loan.
cancías (enviadas) por gran Governor, «., gobernador (Mech.) ;

velocidad( or por tren directo). regulador, moderador, guía.


By — {or luggage) train, por Gown, n., vestido, túnica; bata;
pequeña velocidad, por tren de toga. See Dressing.
mercancías. Contraband — Grace, n., gracia, favor, perdón,
mercancías de contrabando.
— espera. Days of — , días de
Piece — géneros en pieza.
,
espera. See Day.
free of duty, mercancías libres Graceful, a., gracioso, elegante,
de derechos. —
in bond, mer- primoroso.
cancías en depósito (or en la Gracious, a., gracioso, benévolo,
Aduana). —
in demand, gé-

agradable.
neros muy solicitados (or de Gradation, n., graduación, grado.
buen despacho). in stock, — Grade, n., grado, graduación,
mercancías en almacén, depó- rango, clase.
sito de mercancías en almacén, Grade, v., clasificar.
géneros en existencia. Prohi- Gradient, n., pendiente, declive,
bited — mercancías prohibidas. inclinación.

,

received on commission, géne- Gradual, a., gradual.


ros tomados a comisión. re- — Gradually, adv., gradualmente, por
ceived on consignment, mercan- grados, poco a poco, paulatina-
cías recibidas en consignación. mente.
— traffic, movimiento de mer- Graduate, v., graduar (se).
cancías. See Dutiable. Graduation, n., graduación.
Goods-shed, n., almacén, depósito Grain, n., grano granos, cereales
; ;

de mercancías. (in wood) veta, pelo. Against


Goods-train, «., tren de mercan- the — a contrapelo, con re-
,

cías. pugnancia.
Goods- van, furgón n., (or vagón) Grain, v., vetear, granelar.
de mercancías. Gram, Gramme, n., gramo.
397
ےra] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Gre

Grammar, n., gramática. Grateful, a., grato, agradecido, re-


Grammatical, a., gramatical. conocido.
Graaary, n., granero. Gratification, w., gusto, placer,
Grand, a., grande, sublime, exce- gratificación.
lente, magnífico, espléndido. Gratify, v., agradar, contentar,
Grandeur, n., grandeza. satisfacer, cumplir
Grandfather, n., abuelo. — gratificar.
ing, grato, agradable.
;

Grand piano, n., piano de cola. Grating, n., enrejado.


Grandson, n., nieto. Gratis, adv., gratis, de balde.
Granite, granito.
n., Gratitude, n., gratitud, agrade-
Grant, n., concesión, privilegio ;
cimiento, reconocimiento.
cesión, traspaso. Gratuitous, a., gratuito, oficioso,
Grant, v., acordar, conceder, dar, voluntario, sin prueba.
otorgar, dejar acceder a
;
;
Gratuity, n., gratificación, recom-
admitir, convenir en. To take
for —
ed, dar por supuesto {or
pensa, remuneración
pina.
(tip) pro- ;

sentado). To —
credit, acordar '
Grave, n., sepultura a., grave,
;

crédito, abrir un crédito. To serio, importante.


— a respite, acordar una Grave-digger, n., sepulturero.
moratoria Gravel, n., cascajo.
Grantee, n., concesionario, dona- Gravestone, «., lápida sepulcral.
tario. Graver, n., grabador.
Grantor, cesionario, donador. Graving, «., grabadura, grabado.
Granular, a., granular, granoso. — dock, dique seco.
Granulate, v., granular, granear.
— d sugar, azúcar granulado.
Gravity, n., gravedad, peso.
Gravy, n., jugo.
Granulation, n., granulación. Gray, a., gris, pardo. See Grey.
Grape, n., uva. Bunch of s, — Graze, v., pacer, apacentarse,
racimo de uvas. pastorear, dar pasto rozar. ;

Grapc-Shot, n., metralla, balas Grazier, n., ganadero.


encadenadas, balas enramadas. Grease, n., grasa, unto cup
Graphic, a., gráfico. (or box), engrasador. [gar.
Graphite, n., grafito, plombagina. Grease, v., engrasar, untar, prin-
Grappling-iron, n., cloque, arpeo Greasiness, n., gordura, pringue.
de aboi'daje. Greasy, a., grasicnto, gordo, prin-
Grasp, «., agarro posesión, poder
; gado. —wool, lana suarda.
alcance puño, puñado.
; Great, a., grande, vasto, enorme,
Grasp, v., empuñar, asir, agarrar importante, considerable, cre-
abarcar, apoderarse (de) (to
;

cido. A —
deal, mucho, gran
understand) comprender, alcan-
;

cantidad. A — many, muchos.


zar. A — while, largo tiempo.
Grasping, a., agarrado, avariento, — primer ; see Primer. — pity,
codicioso. gran lástima.
Grass, n., hierba, yerba césped. ; Greater, a., más grande, mayor.
Grass-plot, n., prado, césped. Groat-coat, n., sobretodo, levitón
Grass-seed, n.. semilla de yerba. Greatly, adv., grandemente, no-
Grate, n., reja, verja, rejilla, re- tablemente ; muy, mucho.
jado, enrejado ; brasero, enre- Greatness, n., grandeza, grandor,
jado de hierro. extensión.
Grate, v., enrejar; rozíir irritar, ; Greed, Greediness, n., codicia,
ofender. avaricia.

398
Ore] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Gro

Greedy, voraz, goloso avaro, (Cuba) bodeguero (Mex.) ten-


codicioso.
a., ;

dero. 's —
shop, especiería ;
;

Green, a. 8c n., verde tierno. bodega, tienda.


Sea — verde mar. — ;

vitriol, Grocery, n., especiería, abacería,


,

caparrosa, vitriolo verde. s, — lonja, tienda de comestibles.


verduras. Groceries, especierías, comes-
Greengrroccr, n., verdulero. tibles, víveres (Amer.) aba-
Greenhouse, «., conservatorio, in- rrotes (Cuba) víveres.
;
;


vernáculo. business, especiería.
Greenish, a., verdusco. Groove, n., acanaladura, muesca,
Greenness, n., verdor, frescura. ranura, estría rutina. ;

Greet, v., saludar. Groove, v., acanalar, estriar,


Greeting, «., salutación, saludo ;
ranurar, hacer ranuras.
saludes. Grope, v., tentar.
Grenadine, n., granadina. Gross, a., grueso, espeso bruto
Grey, a., gris, pardo, crudo. — grosero, solemne
;

n., (144)
;

cloth, tela cruda. In the — gruesa conjunto. — amount,


;

(cloth), (la tela) en crudo. See importe — average,


;

total.
Domestic. avería gruesa. By the — en
gruesas. — proceeds, producto
,

Greys, n.pl., crudos, manta cruda,

— — ingresos brutos. To
cregüela de algodón tocuyo ;
bruto. beneficio bruto.
profit,
(in Chili and Peru) plugastel receipts,
(in Cuba) lienzo crudo (Argen-
;

buy — comprar
(or sell) in {or
vender) por mayor. In — en
,
;

tine).
Grid, n., parrilla, reja (sewer) grueso, por junto. — weight, ,

Great — doce
;

alcantarilla. peso bruto. ,

Gridiron, «., parrillas astillero. ; gruesas.


Grief, «., pesar, aflicción, senti- Ground, n., tierra, terreno, suelo ;

miento, dolor. To come to — pie, base, fundamento ; motivo,


fracasar, salir mal parado. causa, concepto fondo. Dark
Grievance, n., pesar, agravio, — fondo oscuro. Light
;



,

queja, injusticia, contratiempo, fondo claro. Coloured fondo


inconveniente. de color. s, motivos, funda-— ,

Grieve, v., agraviar, afligir, apesa- mentos terreno. see Back—


— caer
; ;

dumbrar afligirse, entriste- Back. To fall to the al


cerse.
;

To — for, deplorar, suelo (fig.) fracasar, reducirse


,

sentir. a nada.
;

To gain — ,
ganar
Grievous, a., penoso, doloroso, las- terreno, adelantar, hacer pro-
timoso ;
grave, enorme. gresos. To lose perder — ,

Grill, n., parrillas. terreno, retroceder. To stand


Grind, z/., moler, pulverizar ; amo- one's —
mantenerse firme,
,

lar, afilar (knives, etc.). sostenerse. See Under.


Grinder, molinero
n., muela ;
;
Ground, v., fundar, cimentar ;

molino amolador.
; poner a tierra (a ship) encallar, ;

Grinding, n., molienda, pulveriza- embarrancar, varar.


ción amoladura.
; Ground- floor, n., piso bajo, el
Grindstone, n., muela, amoladera. principal.
Grit, n., arena, cascajo. Groundless, a., infundado, sin
Groats, n.pl., sémola, avena mon- fundamento. To be carecer — ,

dada. de fundamento, no tener razón


Grocer, n., especiero, abacero ;
de ser.
389
Gro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Gum

Ground-plan, n., piano horizontal. Guarantor, n., garante, fiador.


Ground-plate, n., traviesa, cama Guaranty, n., garantía, caución,
de riel (rail.) plancha [or
;
fianza.
bancaza) de cimiento. Guard, n., guarda, guardia pro-
Ground-rent, n., renta del terreno, tección, defensa ;
(railway
;


renta. conductor (del tren). To be on
Groundwork, n., plan, base, fun- one's —
estar sobre aviso,
•,

damento, principio. estar sobre sí guardarse. ;

Group, grupo. Guard, v., guardar, defender,


Group,
n.,
V., agrupar. proteger, conservar. ed, —
Grow,!'., crecer, producir, cultivar; cauto. To —
against, guardarse
aumentarse, tomar cuerpo, to- precaverse de, meterse al
de,
mar aumento adelantar, pro-
; abrigo de.
gresar (to become) hacerse, Guardian, n., guardián, tutor,
;

ponerse, volverse. To less, — curador.


disminuir. To —
old, envejecer. Guardianship, n., tutela, cura-
To — better, mejorar, ponerse duría, guardian ía.
mejor, enmendarse. To up, — Guess, n., toijetura, adivina ion,
crecer, brotar. To worse, — suposición.
empeorar, agravarse. To — Guess, v., adivinar, acertar, atinar
late, hacerse tarde. To rich, — conjeturar, suponer.
;

enriquecerse. See Become. Guest, «., huésped, convidado.


Grower, n., cultivador, productor, Guidance, n., gobierno, dirección,
cosechero. conducta, guía. For your —
Growing, n., crecimiento a., ; para su gobierno (norma or
creciente. orientación).
Growth, n., crecimiento, crecida Guide, n., guía, drjctor, conduc-
cosecha producto, produc-
;

tor. Railway guía. To —


ción ;
;

aumento, desarrollo, am- serve as a —


servir de guía.
,
,

pliación mejora, progreso.


; Guide, v., guiar, servir de guía,
Grudge, rencor, enemistad,
n., dirigir, conducir.
envidia. To bear a tener — -, Guide-bars, n.pl., paralelas, barras
odio (a), guardar rencor (a). directrices, varillas de corre-
Grudge, v., envidiar, dar de mala dera.
gana. See Begrudge. Guide-book, n., guía.
Grumble, v., refunfuñar, regañar Guilt, «., delito, culpa, falta,
quejarse. To —
at (or about),
;

culpabilidad.
quejarse de. Guiltless, a., inocente, sin tacha.
Grumbler, «., refunfuñador, rega- Guilty, a., culpable. To find ,

ñón, regañador. declarar culpable. To plead —
Grumbling, n., queja, des;ontento. confesarse culpable.
Guano, »., guano. Guinea, «., guinea.
Guarantee, n., garantía aval ; Guise, n., modo, manera, aparien-
(for bills of exchange) fiado, ; cia.
caucionado fiador, garante, Guitar, «., guitarra.
fianza. — ;

commission, comisión Gulí, «., golfo.


de garantía. To be for, — Gull, 71., gaviota ; engaño, fraude ;

salir garante [or fiador) de. bobo.


Guarantee, f,, garantir, garantizar, Gullible, a., bobo, simple, crédulo.
salir fiador. To to pay, com-— Gum, goma, cola
n., encía (oí

• ;

prometerse a pagar. the mouth). arabi;, goma

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Cínm] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hal

arábiga. — copal, goma copal. To be in the — of, soler, acos-


— - ela.stic, goma elástica, cau- tumbrar, tener por costumbre.
cho. Habitable, a., habitable.
Guní, V., engomar, unir con cola ;
Habitation, n., habitación ; domi-
pegar. cilio, morada.
Gummy, a., gomoso. Habitual, a., habitual.
Gun, «., escopeta
fusil, cañón. Habitually, adv., habitualmente.
Air- —escopeta de viento.
;

Hackney, a., alquilado. coach, —



-,

Double-barrelled escopeta coche de alquiler {or simón).



,

de dos cañones. Field pieza Haddock, n., merluza.


de campaña. —
barrel, cañón
,

Haft. See Handle.


de fusil. —
-boat, cañonero, Hagp;le, v., regatear.
lancha, cañonera. carriage, Haggler, n., regatón, regatero.
afuste, cureña de cañón. — Haggling, «., regateos, (el) rega-
cotton, algodón-pólvora, fulmi- tear.
cotón. —
-metal, bronce de Hail, granizo.
n.,
cañón. Hail, granizar
v., saludar.
;

Gunner, n., condestable arti- ; Hair, n., pelo, cabello cabellera


; ;

llero. crin (of animals). Camel — -,

Gunport, n. porta de artillería, pelo de camello.


cañonera. Hair-breadth, to have a escape, —
Gunpowder, «., pólvora. librarse de buena.
Gunshot, n., tiro de escopeta {or Hair-brush, n., cepillo para el pelo.
cañón). Hair-cloth, n., cilicio.
Gunsmith, n., armero. Hair-comb, n., peine.
Gunstock, n., caja de fusil. Hair-dresser, n., peluquero, peina-
Gunwale, n., regala de la borda del dor.
combés. Hair-mattress, colchón de crin.
Gust, n., soplo. of wind,— Hair-pin, n., horquilla (Amer.) ;

ventolera, ráfaga. gancho.


Gut, n., intestino, tripa. Cat — Hair-rcstorer, «., restaurador del
cuerda de tripa. — s, tripas.
,
pelo.
Gut, V., desentrañar, destripar. Hair-splitting, «., quisquilla, dis-
To be ^ted (after a fire), tinción de poco momento.
reducirse a cenizas. Hair-spring, «., pelo, muelle de
Gutta-percha, n., gutapercha. reloj.
Gutter, «., canalón, gotera. Half, n., mitad, media parte a.,
Gymnasium, n., gimnasio. medio. — an hour, media hora. ;

Gymnastic, a., gimnástico. — See Half-share.


apparatus, aparato de gimnasia. Half -bound, a., en media pasta.
Gymnastics, n.pl., gimnástica. Half-caste, a., mestizo.
Gypsum, «., yeso. Half-linen, n., hilo de unión.
Gyrate, v., girar. Half-mast, «., a media asta.
Half-pay, n., medio sueldo. On
—pay, a medio sueldo, a media
Habeas corpus, »., habeas corpus. paga.
Haberdasher, «., mercero. Half-price, n., medio precio, a la
Haberdashery, n., mercería, pasa- mitad del precio, a mitad precio.
manería. Half-share, n., media parte. To
Habit, n., hábito, costumbre, uso ;
go —
s (or halves) with, ir a
(dress) hábito, vestido, traje. medias con.
401
Bal] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Han

Half-time,n., la mitad del tiempo. en (sus) manos


por su cuen- [or
Half-way, n., medio camino. To ta). From
mouth, de to
meet one (fig.) partir la — ,
manos a boca para satisfacer ;

diferencia. las necesidades inmediatas {or


Half-wool, lana de unión. n., del día). To buy from to —
Half -year, semestre. «., — ly, mouth, comprar al día. To have

semestral, por semestres. on tener entre manos. To


-,

Hall, n., vestíbulo, salón, sala. take off one's s, quitar de las
Hall-mark, «., marca del con- manos desembarazar (le) de.
traste. ed, contrastado. — At —
;

a mano, a la mano, cerca,


,

Halter, n., cíibestro, soga, cuer- al lado. On the other — por


da. otra parte, en cambio. By
,


Halve, v., dividir en mitades, par- a mano, por mano. To write
tir en dos mitades. See Half- a good —
tener buena letra.

,

share. Signed by firmado de puño.



,

Ham, jamón pernil. Smoked


n., Under my firmado de mi
— jamón ahumado.
,
;

puño y letra.
,

From — to —
Hammer, n., martillo. To bring de mano
en mano. To change
to the — , ofrecer en remate. — s, cambiar de manos, pasar

Hammer, v., martillar, amartillar. a segundas manos, enajenarse,


Hammock, n., hamaca. cambiar de dueño. At first —
Hamper, n., canasta, canasto, en primera mano. To get (or
cesto, cuévano. keep) the upper llevar {or — ,

Hamper, impedir, v., estorbar, mantener) la ventaja. Second


embarazar, enredar. — de lance. We are in his
,
s, —
Hand, «., mano (workman) estamos a su discreción. Second-
brazo, bracero, obrero, operario,
;

— clothes, ropa usada. To be


trabajador (of a watch) mane- ;

— one's right — , ser la mano


cilla, aguja de un reloj. All s, derecha de uno. See Throw.
(Naut.) toda la los tripulación Hand, v., acompañar, adjuntar,
To come to —
;

tripulantes. dar, remitir, confiar pagar,


llegar, ser recibido. Your . . . situar (money). To over,
;


to —
obra en nuestro poder
,


entregar, situar, pagar, ceder.
su. In en (nuestro) Handbag, n., saco de mano.
——
. . . •,

poder. To put in poner en ,


Hand-barrow, n., angarillas.
ejecución. In the s of, en Handbell, n., esquila, campanilla.
manos de, entre las manos de. Handbill, «., cartel.
Cash in —
fondos {or metálico) , Handbook, n., manual, guía.
en caja. To remain in one's Hand-cart, «., carretón.
— s, quedar entre (sus) manos ;
Hand-embroidered, a., bordado a
quedar. To take the matter mano.
in —

el asunto a su
-, tomar Hand-gear, n., palanca de trans-
cargo ocuparse del asunto. misión de movimiento.
To have a
;

in, tener parte en, — Hand-glass, n., espejo de mano


ser interesado en. On en — , lente para leer.
;

existencia, existente, en alma- Hand-lead, n., sondaleza, escan-


cén, disponible. To leave on dallo de mano.
one's —
s, dejar por cuenta de Hand-Ioom, n., telar de mano.
uno rechazar. To have left Hand-made paper, n., papel tra-

;

on one's s, quedar (le). To bajado a mano {or hecho por


remain on one's s, quedar — mano) .

402
Han] ÉNGLiSH-SPANIStí DICTIONARY [Hal'

Hand-organ, n., organillo órgano ; Hanger-on, n., mogollón, gorrista,


de cigüeña. pegote paseante en corte.
;

Hand-mill, n., molinillo. Hanging, n., colgadura.


Hand-punij), n., bomba de mano. Hanging-lamp, «., lámpara col-
Hand-rail, n., pasamanos, baran- gante.
dilla. Hank, w., madeja, ovillo.
Hand-saw, n., sierra (or serrucho) Haphazard, n., suerte, accidente,
de mano. lance.
Hand-shears, n., cizallas de mano. Happen, acontecer, acaecer,
v.,
Haud-spike, «., espeque, alza- suceder, pasarse, sobrevenir
prima. dar la casualidad. To to — ;

Hand-vice, n., tornillo [or presa) come, venir casualmente {or


de mano. por casualidad).
Handcuff, n., manilla, esposas. Happily, adv., dichosamente, feliz-
Handcuff, v., maniatar. mente, [ridad.
Handicap, v., estorbar, detener ;
Happiness, n., prospe-
felicidad,
poner obstáculos. Happy, a., dichoso, afortu-
feliz,
Handicraft, n., oficio, obra manual, nado. To be —
to ... alegrarse ,

arte mecánica. de, ser dichoso de, celebrar,


Handiness, n., maña, habilidad, ser(le) grato.
destreza. Harass, v., cansar, fastidiar, fati-
Handiwork, n., obra macánica, gar, incomodar.
obra de manos, obra manual, Harbour, n., puerto. dues, —
artefacto. derechos de puerto. master, —
Handkerchief, n., pañuelo. capitán de puerto.
Hemmed —

,
pañuelodobla- Harbour, v., amparar, defender;
dillado (or repulgado). Hem- abrigar, concebir.
stitched — ,
pañuelo con dobla- Hard, a., duro, áspero ; difícil ;

dillo de ojo. sensible, severo adv.,


; dili-
Handle, «., mango (oí knife), asa gentemente, con ahinco. To be
(of jug) puño, asidero, agarra- — at work, apurarse. to deal —
dera
;

manubrio, manivela.
; with, intratable. —
to please,
Handle, v., menear, manejar. To difícil de contentar, exigente,
— roughly, maltratar. with — descontentadizo. —
cash, metá-
care (on a package) frágil con , ; lico, moneda sonante. To be —
cuidado. on (anyone), estrechar(le). We
Handling, n.,

manejo, trato. find it — to get, difícilmente
Rough mal trato. {or a duras penas) conseguimos.
Hands, n.pL, obreros,
•,

brazos ;
To be — up, hallarse en apuros
(Naut.) tripulación. {oy estar apurado) estar a la
Handsome, a., hermoso, primo- cuarta pregunta. —
;

pressed,
roso, bonito generoso. apurado. —
working, traba-
Handwriting,
;

w., escritura, letra. jador. To work —


trabajar
— expert, —
,

perito calígrafo. con ahinco. and fast, a


Handy, a., diestro, hábil, mañoso, macha martillo, de cal y canto.
cómodo a la mano, cerca.
; See Finish.
Hang, v., colgar, suspender ahor- Harden, v., endurecer (se), afir-
car.
;

marse. —
ing tendency, ten-
Hangar, n., hangar, cobertizo (de dencia firme.
aviación). [gadero. Hardly, adv., apenas, con dificul-
Hanger, «., soporte colgante ; col- tad, difícilmente casi no
; con ;

403
Har] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hau

dureza. We need — add, Harvest-season, segazón.


n.,
ímprobo sería {or excusado Hasp, n., pestillo de cerradura,
nos parece ) agregar. See grampa, broche aldaba de ;

Scarcely. candado.
Hardness, n., dureza, firmeza, Hasp, v., abro -har; cerrar con
solidez ; dificultad, pena. aldaba.
Hardship, «., gravamen, priva- Hassock, «., cojín (para arrodi-
ción, trabajo, molestia, fatiga, llarse)banqueta, escabel.
;

pena. Haste, n., prisa, premura, preci-


Hardware, n., quincalla, quin- pitación. In ; de prisa, de
callería, quinquillería, ferrete- carrera. To be in estar de — ,

ría. prisa, tener prisaapresurarse.



;

Hardy, a., osado, atrevido, bravo ;


To malte apresurarse, des- ,

fuerte. pacharse, darse prisa.


Hare, n. liebre. Hasten, v., acelerar, apurar, acti-
Haricot, n., habichuela verde, var, apresurar, precipitar apre-
frijol. surarse. To to ... apresu- — ;

Harm, n., daño, prejuicio, mal. rarse a. To the delivery, — ,


. . .

To mean llevar mala inten- abreviar (oy activar) la entrega.



,

ción, [juriar. To the shipment, activar


Harm, v., dañar, perjudicar, in- {or acelerar) el embarque.
Harmful, a.,dañoso, nocivo, per- Hastiness, «., precipitación, prisa,
judicial. presteza.
Harmless, a., inocente, sencillo, Hasty, a., pronto, apresurado, pre-
ileso. cipitado, ligero.
Harmonium, n., harmonio, har- Hat, n., sombrero. Felt —
monium, armónicon. sombrero de fieltro hongo.

;

Harmonise, v., armonizar, ajustar, Panamá , sombrero de jipi-


concertar, poner de acuerdo japa {or de Panamá). Silk (or
armonizarse, concordar, con-
;

top) — sombrero de copa



,
;

venir. (Coll.) Soft som-


chistera. ,

Harmony, armonía, concordia,


«., brero flexible.
uniformidad, acuerdo. Hat-band, n., cinta de sombrero,
Harness, n., arreos, arneses, guar- cintillo ;
(inside) badana.
niciones, aparejo, jaeces. Hat-block, «., forma, horma.
Harness, t'., enjaezar, ensillxr. Hat-box, »., sombrerera.
Harrow, n., rastro. Hat-brush, n., cepillo de sombrero.
Harsh, a., áspero, agrio rígido, ; Hat-niaker, n., sombrerero.
duro, riguroso. Hat-making, n. See Hat-trade.
Harshly, adv., ásperamente, seve- Hat-money, n., capa.
ramente, con rigor. Hat-trade, n., sombrerería.
Harshness, «., aspereza, rudeza ;
Hatch, v., empollar fraguar, ;

rigor, severidad. idear.


Hartshorn, «., cuerno de ciervo. Hatchet, n., destral, hacha.
Harvest, n., cosecha, recolección, Hatchway, n., (las) escotillas.
zafra, agosto, recogida de las Hate, w., odiar, aborrecer, detestar.
mieses. Hatred, n., odio, aborrecimiento,
Harvest, v., cosechar, recoger las aversión.
mieses, hacer agosto. Hatter, n., sombrerero.
Harvest-prospects, n.pl., perspec- Haughty, a., soberbio, altivo, arro-
tiva de la cosecha. gante.

4^A
natt] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hea

Haul, w., estirón ; redada (of Hazy, a., anieblado, nublado,


íish) . nebuloso, brumoso confuso, ;

Haul, v., tirar, arrastrar (Naut.) obscuro.


halar. To down, arriar.— ;

Head, n., cabeza, jefe materia, ;

Hautboy, n., oboe. punto, asunto título. At the


Have, v., haber, tener poseer ; ;
¡

— a la cabeza. On this
,
;

sobre — ,

tomar, recibir llevar, dejar. este asunto (punto or particular)


To —
to, haber de, tener que,
;

sobre esta materia. From to —•


,

deber, verse obligado a. To foot, de pies a cabeza. To take


let ceder —mandar,
— it into one's —
ocurrírsele.

. . . , ; ,

conseguir, suministrar. To Over and ears in debt,


to do with, tener que ver empeñado hasta los ojos. To
con. To —
credit, tener (or bring a business to a con- —

,

gozar de) crédito. To before cluir un negocio. To pay so


one, tener a la vista. To — much a —
pagar tanto por
in stock, tener en almacén cabeza (persona or barba)
,

of —
{or existencia). To set up, — a cask, fondo de un barril. —
estar (or haberse) establecido. of cattle, res, cabeza de ganado.
To —
the refusal, tener la — of a firm,, jefe de la casa,
preferencia. To made, — principal. —
of a nail, cabeza
mandar (or hacer) hacer. You de clavo. —
of an office, jefe de
:

may —
them, puede Wl. que- escritorio.
darse con ellos (or guardárselos). Head, v., encabezar (a list or
To —
on (to wear), llevar letter) ; dirigir, mandar, go-
puesto. bernar tapar (a cask).
;

Haven, n., puerto. [ruina. Head-band, )i., cintillo, banda de


Havoc, n., estrago(s), destrucción. cinta para la cabeza.
Hawk, v., pregonar. Head-clerk, «., dependiente prin-
Hawker, n., buhonero, mercachifle, cipal, jefe de escritorio.
baratillero. Head-dress, n., coña, tocado.
Hawse, n., proa del buque. — Head-establishment, n., asiento
hole, escobén. [cable. principal.
Hawser, n., guindaleza, calabrote ;
Head-light, linterna de loco-
n.,
Hawthorn, n., espina blanca, motora de automóvil).
(or
espino blanco oxiacanta. ; Head-line, «., título de página.
Hay, n., heno. Head-office, n., domicilio, oficina
Hay-cutter, n., cortadora de heno. principal, asiento principal, casa
Hay-íork, «., horca (or bieldo) matriz, matriz.
para heno. Head-partner, n., socio principal.
Hay-loft, n., henil. Head-quarters, «., centro princi-
Hay-maker, «., guadañil, máquina pal, cuartel general.
de henear. Head-stock, «., testera, cabezal.
Hay-making, n., siega del heno. Headstrong, a., terco, testarudo,
Hay-market, «., mercado de heno. obstinado.
Hazard, n., peligro, riesgo casu- ; Headway, n., progreso, marcha,
alidad. adelanto, adelantamiento.
Hazard, v., arriesgar, aventurar ;
Head- wind, n., viento de proa.
arriesgarse. í
Head-work, n., trabajo mental.
Hazardous, a., arriesgado, peli- Heading, n. (of a letter), enca-
groso, expuesto a peligro. bezamiento, membrete ; título,
Hazel-nut, n., avellana. encabezado.
405
Hea] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hei

Health, n., salud, sanidad brindis gravedad torpeza, abati-



;


;

(toast). Bill of patente de miento. •


of the market,
sanidad. Board of —
,

,
junta de postración [or pai^alización) del
sanidad. A clean (or foul) bill mercado.
of —patente limpia [or sucia).
,
Heavy, a., pesado, fuerte, grave,
Health-offleer, n., oñcial de sani- crecido, lento, grueso, moroso.
dad. — charges, expenses), gastos (or
Heap, n., montón, agregado. — fuertes. — debts, deudas con-
of money, (un) dineral. siderables. — goods, artículos
Heap, v., amontonar, acumular, [or géneros) pesados. — loss,
juntar, colmar. fuerte pérdida, pérdida sensible
Hear, v., oir, escuchar percibir, (grande considerable).
or —
market, mercado postrado. —
;

saber, entender, tener enten-


dido. To —
of, saber de, ente- payments, fuertes pagos. —
rarse de oir hablar de. To — sea, mar gruesa, fuerte mare-
;

from, recibir aviso [or noticias) jada. — sum, suma crecida.


de. Hedge, n., seto. bill, poda- — •

Hearer, n., oyente, oidor. dera corva (de dos filos).


Hearing, n., oído ; audiencia. Hedge, v., cercar, vallar impe- ;

Hearsay, n., rurñor, fama, voz dir defender.



;

común. To know by saber Heed, «., cuidado, atención, cau-


de oídas.
,

tela, precaución. To take of, —


Heart, ánimo.
n., To corazón, guardarse de. To take no of, —
have at tomar a pechos, — , no hacer caso de.
poner empeño en. To take to Heed, v., atender, observar, con-
— , tomar a pechos. siderar, prestar atención.
Heartfelt, a., cordial, sincero ;
Heedful, a., vigilante, atento.
sentido en el alma. Heedfulness, «., vigilancia, aten-
Hearth, n., hogar, fogón. rug, •
— ción, [gente.
tapete (de hogar), ruedo, tapiz Heedless, a., descuidado, negli-
de chimenea. stone, solera — Heedlessness, «., descuido, negli-
del hogar, piedra pómez. gencia, inadvertencia.
Heartily, adv., cordialmente, sin- Heel, n., talón tacón. ;

ceramente. Heel, v., poner talón ladearse, ;

Heartiness, cordialidad, sin-


n., inclinarse (Naut.) escorar.
;

ceridad vigor. ; Heel-piece, n., tapa, tacón.


Hearty, a., sincero, alegre, cordial Heifer, n., vaca joven novilla,
vigoroso.
;

— calf, ternera.
;

Heat, n., calor ardor. Height, n., altura, elevación esta-


Heat, v., calentar, caldear.
;

tura colmo. The oí fashion, — ;

Heater, Water , n., calentador.


— ;

la última moda. The of mis- —


Heating, n., calefacción. appa- — fortune, el colmo de desdicha.
ratus, calorífero, aparato de — (above the sea-level), altura
calefacción. (sobre el nivel del mar).
Heave, f., alzar, levantar; levar; Heighten, v., realzar, adelantar,
echar, arrojar levantarse. ; perfeccionar, mejorar avivar ;

Heavily, adv., pesadamente, lenta- (a colour) agravar adornar.


mente. —
in debt, cargado de Heir, n., heredero.
;

apparent, — ;

deudas. —
laden, muy cargado, heredero aparente. pre- —
sobrecargado. sumptive, heredero presuntivo.
Heaviness, «., pesadez, peso, — at law, heredero legal
406
Hel] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [lies

Heliograph, n., heliógrafo. Hemstitch, v., dobladillar, hacer


Heliography, n., heliograt'ia. un dobladillo de ojo.
HeUometer, n., heliómetro. Hen, w., gallina.
Helioscope, n., helioscopio. Hen-COOp, n., gallinero.
Heliotrope, heliotropo.
n., Hen-house, n., gallinero.
Helm, •«., timón, gobernalle. INIan Henee, adv., de aquí, fuera de
at the — . See Helmsman. aquí. Three days dentro — ,

Helmet, n., yelmo, casco. de tres días.


Helmsman, n., timonero, timonel. Henceforth, adv., de aquí en ade-
Help, ayuda, auxilio, asisten-
n., lante, de hoy en adelante, en
cia, socorroremedio, apoyo, adelante.
amparo. There is no for it,
;

— Herb, n., hierba.


no hay remedio, no tiene Herbal, n., herbario.
remedio. Herbalist, n., herbolario.
Help, v., ayudar, apoyar, auxiliar, Herd, «., hato, manada, ganado ;

asistir, remediar, reparar, coad- tropel.


yuvar ; evitar, dejar de, ab- Herd, v., ir en manadas.
stenerse de. Not to be able to Here, adv., aquí, en ésta, en esta
— no poder menos de. It can't plaza. —
and there, aquí y
be
,


ed, no hay remedio. To — allá, acá y acullá. Over en —
out, ayudar a salir. To out — ésta, aquí.
,

of, sacar de. To forward, — Hereabouts, adv., aquí alrededor,


adelantar, activar. en estas inmediaciones.
Helpful, a., útil, provechoso. Hereafter, adv., en el tiempo ve-
Helpfulness, n., utilidad, asisten- nidero, en lo futuro.
cia. Hereby, adv., por esto por la ;

Helpless, impotente a.,desva- ; presente.


lido, abandonado, imposibili- Hereditary, a., hereditario.
tado. To be ser impotente, — , Herein, adv., en esto, aquí dentro.
no poder hacer nada. Hereto, adv., a esto.
Hem, n., ribete, guarnición, orla, Heretofore, adv., en otro tiempo,
guarda, bastilla, dobladillo, ce- antes, antiguamente, hasta aquí
nefa, repulgo. Open worked — {or ahora).
dobladillo de ojo. Herewith, adv., con esto {or ésta),
Hem, v., ribetear, dobladillar, junto con esto adjunto, incluso.
;

repulgar, orlar, guarnecer, bas- Hermetically, adv., hermética-


tillar. —med, repulgado, dobla- mente. —
closed, cerrado her-
dillado con guarda, dobladillo
; méticamente.
ciego. See Hemstitch. Heroic, a., heroico.
Hematite, n., hematita. Herring, n., arenque. fishing, —
Hemisphere, n., hemisferio. pesca de arenques. Pickled s, —
Hemlock, «., cicuta. arenques escabechados {or sala-
Hemp, «., cáñamo. Dressed — dos). Smoked — s, arenques
cáñamo agramado {or peinado). ahumados.
IManilla — , abacá. Raw — Herring-bone, «., punto espigado,
cáñamo sin peinar. Undressed punto de ojal.
— cáñamo en rama.
, Hers, pron., suyo, suya, suyos,
Hemp-seed, n., cañamón. suyas de ella.
;

Hemp-tow, «., estopa de cáñamo. Herself, pron., ella misma, sí


Hemp-yarn, «., hilo de cáñamo. misma; se. [hesitar (en).
Hemstitch, «., dobladillo de ojo. Hesitate, v., vacilar, titubear,

407
líes] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hit

Hesitation, «., hesitación, vacila- superior. — bid, oferta más


ción, reparo. alta.
Hessian, n., arpillera. Highest, a., (el) más alto (elevado
Hew, — amount,
—hachear,
v., tajar, cortar, or subido). (el)
picar, tallar. To down, importe más alto. — bidder,
derribar. (el) mejor postor. — rate, tipo
Hewer, n., cantero, cortador de más alto.
madera, picapedrero. Highly, adv., altamente, suma-
Hexagon, n., hexágono. mente. To think — of, tener
Hexagonal, a., hexagonal. una alta opinión de ; estimar
Hickory, «., nogal de América. altamente.
Hidden, a., oculto, escondido, Highway, n., camino real.
recóndito. Hill, n., colina, monte, collado.
Hide, n., cuero, piel. Brined Hilt, n., puño, empuñadura.
— cueros salados. Dressed Himself, pron., él mismo, se, sí.
— s,
cueros adobados [or cur-
s, Hind, n., cierva a., trasero,
tidos). Raw (or undressed) s, — posterior, zaguero.
;

cueros crudos, cueros al pelo. Hinder, v., impedir, estorbar,


Hide, v., esconder, ocultar, encu- e\'itar.
brir tapar
; esconderse, ocul-
; Hindrance, n., impedimento, obs-
tarse. táculo, estorbo.
High, alto, elevado, subido,
a., Hinge, «., gozne, bisagra char-
caro vivo. It was
; time to — nela. Door bisagra de — ,
;

do it, ya era hora de hacerlo. puerta.


— class goods, artículos su- Hinge, engoznar, poner goznes
periores {or escogidos). — {or
v.,
bisagras) girar sobre un
colour, color vivo [or subido). gozne. To —
on, estribar en.
;

— coloured, subido de color. Hint, «., insinuación, sugestión,


— handed, arbitrario, violento. aviso, indirecta. A broad —
— interest, intereses elevados. una indirecta, una indicación
— minded, magnánimo, noble clara. To take the darse por —
de pensamientos elevados. —
; ,

entendido, recoger la indirecta.


principled, de nobles principios. Hint, v.. insinuar, sugerir dar a
— premium, prima elevada. entender, llevar a creer ; hacer
;

— pressure, alta presión. — una alusión (a).


price, precio elevado (subido Hip, n., cadera caballete.
or — opinión salario. On
;


— road, opinion, Hire, «., alquiler
alto).
alta. camino — real. en alquiler, alquilado. To let
;

sea, alta mar, mar gruesa. — on — alquilar.


seasoned, picante. — sounding,
,

Hire, alquilar,
v., tomar en
campa- To —
—retumbante, atrevido,
sonoro, alquiler, arrendar. out, •

nudo. spirited, alquilar, dar en alquiler.


valiente, osado, valeroso, vivo. Hirer, «., alquilador, arrendador.
— marea
tide, — toned, alta. His, pron., su, sus suyo, suya, ;

honrado (Mus.) de tono {or suyos, suyas.


diapasón) — water,
;

alto. Hiss, n., silbido.


pleamar, marea — rate alta. of Hiss, v., silbar.
exchange, tipo de cambio.
alto History, n., historia.
— speed steamer, vapor de Hit, n., golpe suerte feliz, golpe
;

gran andar {or marcha). de fortuna éxito. To make a



;

Higher, a., más alto, más elevado ; (good) , acertar.

40S
Hit] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY fHoI

Hit, v., golpear, dar, pegar a — on upon), tener poder


(or
After — bodega de popa.
;

acertar (a colour) igualar. To con.


— Fore — bodega de proa.
,
;

on (or upon), dar con, ,

acertar, idear (a plan), lograr, Hold,?;., tener, guardar, conservar,


conseguir hallar, encontrar.
; detener, retener ocupar con- ; ;

Hitcll, n., tropiezo, obstáculo, tener, caber sostener, resistir,


dificultad. durar. To —
;

at the disposal,
Hither, adv., acá. tener {or conservar) a la dispo-
hasta ahora, hasta
Hitlierto, adv., sición. To —
back, retener
aquí, antes de ahora. retraerse. To fast, sujetar — ;

Hive, n., colmena. con fermeza (a screw) morder.


Hoard, n., provisión, montón, To— ;

fast to, afirmarse en. To


— To
tesoro escondido.
— good,mantenerse
firm, firme.
Hoard, v.,- atesorar, amontonar, valer, ser válido, que-
acumular, hacinar hacer re- ; dar en pie, ser aplicable. To
puestos. be held (a meeting, etc.), tener
Hoax, n., engaño, burla, petardo, lugar, celebrarse. To off, —
broma, mentira. retraerse. To out, ofrecer, —
Hoax, v., engañar, burlar, dar un proponer sostenerse, mante-
petardo.
;

nerse firme, no ceder. To out — —


Hobble, n., dificultad ; traba, for, pretender a, exigir. To
maniota. over, conservar, prorrogar. To
Hobby, n., chifladura. — up, levantar, alzar apoyar, ;

Hobnail, n., clavo de herradura. sostener mantenerse, tenerse


To —
;

Hocli, n. (\vine), hock, vino del firme. to (a promise, etc.),


Rhin. atenerse a. To —
one's tongue,
Hoe, 11., azada, azadón. [tierra. callar. See Responsible.
Hoe, V., azadonear, labrar la Holder, n., tenedor, portador, po-
Hog, n., puerco, cerdo. seedor, detentor. of a bill —
Hogsliead, n., bocoy, barril me- ; (of exchange), tenedor {or por-
dida inglesa de líquidos de 245 tador) de una letra, librancista.
litros (or 60 galones). — of a share, accionista. of —
Hogsliin, n., cuero de cochino. stock, tenedor de acciones {or
Hoist, n., ascensor, elevador ;
valores) .

cabria, pescante grúa. ; Hold-fast, «., grapón, grapa ;

Hoist, v., alzar, levantar izar, prensa, mordaza barrilete.


enarbolar guindar. To
;
the
;

— Holding, n., tenencia, posesión


;

flag, izar (or enarbolar) la arrendamiento.


bandera. To —
up, alzar, Hole, n., agujero, cavidad, hueco.
elevar izar.
; To —
up goods, Full of —
s, agujereado, perfora^
-elevar mercancías. do.
Hoisting, n., el acto de levantar. Holiday, m., día festivo {or feriado),
— engine, máquina de elevar día de fiesta. —
s, fiestas, festi-

pesos, malacate de vapor.
machinery, maquinaria para
vidades, vacaciones. Bank
día feriado. To be on one's s, ——
alzar. estar de vacaciones.
Hold, n., presa agarradero, asi- Holland, n., Holanda (textiles)

; ;

dero ;
poder, influencia (of a ;
holanda, olán. Brown ho- ,

vessel) bodega, cala. To get (or landa cruda, coleta. See Gin.
lay) — of, echar mano de, apo- Hollow, n., cavidad, concavidad,
derarse de, apropiarse. To have hueco ;a., hueco, ware, —
409
Hoi] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hop

ollas, pucheros, marmita de Honour, v., honrar. To — wt h


hierro. (orders, etc.), pasar, favorecer
Hollow, v., excavar, ahondar, To —
a bill (or draft), aceptar,
ahuecar. acoger, hacer honor a un giro,
HoIIy, n., acebo. dar buena
a-^ogida a una
Holster, n., funda de pistola ;
libranza. a signature, To —
pistolera. hacer honor a una firma. To
Home, n., domicilio, casa, hogar ;
feel — ed, tener a honra.
a.,interior, doméstico, indígena, Honourable, a., honrado, honorí-
del país. At —
, a domicilio, en fico, honroso.
casa libre. From ausente, — Honorary, a., honorario.

; ,

fuera de casa. To return Hood, n., caperuza, capucha,


regresar. —
consumption, con- capilla cubierta.
sumo — demand,
interior. Hooded, a.,
;

encaperuzado, enca-
demanda del país. — freight, pirotado, cubierto.
fletede vuelta. — made, ca.sero, Hoodwink, v., vendar (a uno) los
fabricado en país. — pro-
el ojos ; engañar.
duce, productos del país Hoof,
— pro- ;
n., casco.
ductos domésticos. rule, Hoofbound, a., corto [or estrecho)
autonomía. —spun, hilado en de cascos.
el país, hilado casero liso, Hook, n., gancho, garfio, garabato,
basto, grosero. — spun
;

llano ;

— trade,
escarpia
— ;
(fish- — ) anzuelo.
linen, lienzo casero. and eyes, broches, cor-
To bring —
-s

comercio interior. Use no


chetes. s, no usen —
(to a person), hacer presente ganchos. See Bill, Boat.
(auna persona). Hook, v., enganchar, encorchetar,
Homeward, adv., ha^ia casa, hacia coger con anzuelo.
su país. —
bound, en viaje de Hoop, n., aro, arco, cerco, fleje ;

vuelta, de vuelta. [fi'ar). suncho, zuncho (Chili and Boli-


Hone, «., piedra de amolar [or de via) ;cincho. Iron s, flejes —
Hone, v., afilar (or repasar) ui.a de hierro cinchos de fierro
herramienta asentar una na-
; (S.A.). — ;

iron, hierro en flejes


vaja. [or tiras).
Honest, a., honrado, recto, ho- Hoop, v., ensunchar, sunchar,
nesto, franco. An man, un — poner arcos {or cercos). To a —
hombre de bien. dealing, — cask, poner aros {or arcos) a uii
proceder leal, buena fe. casco.
Honestly, adv., honradamente, Hop (plmt), «., lúpulo. — ground,
lealmente, rectamente. plantío de lúpulos.
Honesty, n., honradez, justicia, Hop, V. saltar, dar saltos.
integridad. Hope, n., esperanza. To be in — s
Honey, n., miel. tener {or abrigar) la
(that),
Honey-eomb, n., panal (de abejas). esperanza (de que).
Honey-dew tobáceo, n., tabaco Hope, v., esperar, confiar, desear.
moteado. It is to be d, es de esperar, —
Honey-suokle, n., madreselva. es de desear.
Honour, n., honor, honra. To Hopeful, a., esperanzado, lleno de
consider it an —
tener a honra. esperanzas.
To pay due —
to a draft, dar
,

Hopeless, a., desesperado, deses-


buena acogida a {or acoger) una peranzado.
libranza. Hopelessness, «., desesperación.
41Q
Hop] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [How

Hopper, n., tolva. ardiente. —


climate (or coun-
Horizon, «., horizonte. try), país cálido. weather, —
Horizontal, a., horizontal. tiempo caluroso. blast, —
Horn, n., cuerno, asta (French corriente, tiro de aire caliente.
— corno francés. button, —
;

Hot-house, invernadero, inver-


)

botón de cuerno. Cycling — náculo estufa.


botina, trompa. Hunting — ;

Hot-press, n., prensa recargada.


corneta de caza. Hot-press, v. prensar entre dos
Horny, a., calloso, parecido al planchas calientes {or por medio
cuerno. del calor).
Horrible, a., horrible, espantoso, Hot-pressins, «•, lustraJura, pren-
terrible, horrendo. sadura, dcslustraje al vapor.
Horrid, a., horrible, hórrido, es- Hotel, n., posada, fonda, hotel.
pantoso. Hour, n., hora. Half an media —
Horror, n., horror, terror, espanto. hora. An —
and a half, hora
,

Horse, n., caballo. Carriage (or y media. By the




p; r h^ras.
draught) —
caballo de tiro.
, To pay by the ,
,

pagar a tanto
Clothes- •


caballete. Pack por hora. glass, reloj de

,
,

caballo de carga. Saddle arena, ampolleta.


caballo de silla. back, lomo — Hourly, adv., a cada hora, de liora
de caballo. On a caballo.— , en hora.


-
bean, haba panosa {or caba- Hours, n., horas. of attend-
lluna) .
box, carro de caballos ;
ance, horas de serví io.
pesebre de cuadra. cloth, House, n., casa, razón social, casa
manta (or mantilla) de caballo de comercio. —
of Commons,
mantillas, paramento. dealer
;

cámara de los Comunes. of —


tratante en caballos. hair, Lords, cámara de los Lores (or
crin. man, jinete. power, — pares). Export casa —

,

fuerza de caballos, caballo de exportadora. Import casa


fuerza, caballo de vapor. — importadora.
,

radish, rábano silvestre. — House, v., albergar, abrigar ;

-shoe, herradura (de caballo). almacenar (goods) poner a


— whip, látigo, chucho. cubierto, entrojar.
;

— agent,
Horticultural, a., hortícola. administrador. —
room, capa-
Horticulture, n., horticultura, jar- cidad {or cabida) de una casa.
dinería. Household, n., casa a., casero,
;

Hose, «., medias, mediería, cal- de familia.


cetines. Householder, n., amo de casa,
Hose-pipe, n. (water-hose), man- padre de familia.
guera, tubo de bomba [or de Housekeeper, n., ama de gobierno,
manguera). amo de llaves ama {or amo)
;

Hosier, n., mediero. de casa.


Hosiery, n., mediería, calcetería, Housekeeping, n., gobierno de
medias ; tienda [or comercio) de casa, manejo doméstico, cui-
medias. dado de la casa.
Hospitable, a., hospitalario. House-rent, «., alquiler de casa.
Hospital, «., hospital. Housing, n., habitación, abrigo ;

Host, n., patrón, huésped, meso- almacenaje.


nero, posadero. How, adv., como. — is it ?
Hostler, n., mezo de paja y cebada. ¿ cómo es ? ¿ cómo sucede ?

Hot, a., cálido, caliente, caluroso ;


— far ? ¿A qué distancia ?

411
How] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Hyd

— long Cuánto tiempo ?


? caballo de caza (watch) sa-
— much Cuánto ??
¿
boneta.
;

However, adv., como quiera que


¿

Hunting, n., caza, cacería. —


sea sin embargo, no obstante, watch, reloj de caza, saboneta.
;

en todo caso, con todo. — Hurí, V., tirar, arrojar.


small, por chico que sea. Hurricane, n., huracán.
Hub, «., cubo de rueda. Hurried, a., precipitado, apresu-
Huckaback, n., alemanisco. rado, hecho de prisa.
Huckster, «., revendedor, buho- Hurry, n., prisa, precipitación,
nero, regatón. apresuramiento, apuro. In a
Hue, n., color, To be of a
matiz. — de prisa, a la ligera. To be
— —
,

greenish , a verde.
tirar in a darse prisa, apresurarse,
,

Huge, a., vasto, enorme, inmenso, estar ocupado. I am not in a


grande. — for, no me corre (n) prisa, no
Hugeness, n., magnitud, grandeza. me urge(n).
Hulk, n., casco de embarcación ;
Hurry, v., activar, precipitar,
masa, cuerpo abultado, arma- apresurar, dar prisa, apremiar,
toste casco arrumbado, (old apurar apresurarse. To —
ship) pontón.
;

of a ship, — ;

forward (or on), activar, ace-


armazón (or casco) de un buque. lerar. To —
up, darse prisa.
Hull, «., casco (de un buque). Hurt, n., herida, perjuicio, daño,
Humane, a., humano. mal.
Humanity, n., humanidad. Hurt, v., herir, hacer daño, ofen-
Humble, 'a., humilde. der, perjudicar, dañar. To —
Humbug, n., patraña, engaño, (one's) feelings, dar que sentir,
trampa, embuste, impostura ;
lastimar.
impostor. Hurtful, a., pernicioso, dañoso,
Humbug, v., embaucar, engañar. nocivo, dañino, perjudicial, in-
Humidity, n., humedad. jurioso.
Humiliate, v., humillar. Husband, n., marido, esposo.
Humorous, a., chistoso, festivo, Husband, v., ahorrar, economizar,
placentero. gobernar con economía labrar ;

Humour, humor «.,chanza la tierra.


genio, capricho. To be in a
;

— ;

Hush, n., aquietar, acallar. To —


for, estar de humor para. up, ocultar, mantener secreto.
Humour, v., complacer, satisfacer, Hush-money, «., cohecho, soborno.
gratificar, agradar, dar gusto a ; Husk, n., cascara, vaina, vainilla;
acceder. hollejo, paja, pellejo.
Hundred, a. & n., ciento, cien ; Husk, v., descascarar, pelar, des-
centena, centenar. In (or by) vainar, mondar, despellejar,
— s,a centenares. fold, — deshollejar.
céntuplo. Hut, n., choza, cabana, barraca.
Hundredth, a., centesimo. Hutch, 11., arca, cesto, cofre, caja;
Hundred-weight, n., quintal. conejera, hucha, cuba.
Hunger, n., hambre. Hyacinth, n., jacinto.
Hungry, a., hambriento. To be Hybrid, a., mestizo, híbrido.
— tener hambre.
, Hydrant, n., boca de riego [or
Hunt, It., caza perseguimiento. ;
agua), hidrante.
Hunt, v., cazar, seguir, perseguir. Hydrate, n., hidrato.
To — after, buscar. Hydraulic, a., hidráulico.
Hunter, n., cazador ;
(horse) Hydrocarbon, n., hidrocarburo.
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Hydrochloric, n., hidroclórico. — Identification, «., identificación.


acid, ácido clorídrico. Identify, v., identificar, reconocer ;

Ilydrogon, n., hidrógeno. establecer ia identidad.


Hydroi^raphy, n., hidrografía. Identity, n., identidad.
Hydrology, n., hidrología. Idiom, n., idiotismo idioma. ;

Hydrometer, »., hidrómetro. Idiomatic, a., idiomático.


Hydropathy, n., hidropatía. Idle, a., ocioso, perezoso, holga-
Hydrophobia, «., hidrofobia. zán ; desocupado ;
(vain or
Hydroseope, n., hidroscopio. useless) vano, inútil, frivolo ;

Hydrostatics, n., hidrostática. (stopped) parado (market,


;

Hygiene, «., higiene. etc.) inactivo, paralizado, muer-


Hygrometer, n., higrómetro.
'
to. To be — (not working),
Hygroscope, n., higroscopio. holgar, estar parado. To lie —
Hyperbola, n., hipérbola. estar paralizado {or muerto).
Hyperbole, n., hipérbole. Idleness, n., ociosidad, pereza.
Hyphen, n., guión. Idly, adv., inútilmente.
Hypnotism, n., hipnotismo. If, conj., si. As —
como si, cual si.,

Hypo-sulphate, n., hiposulfato. Ignite, encender, pegar fuego


v., ;

Hypo-sulphite, n., hiposulfito. encenderse.


Hypocrisy, n., hipocresía. Ignition, n., ignición.
Hypocrite, n., hipócrita. Ignorance, ignorancia. To be
n.,
Hypothecary, a., hipotecario. in —
ignorar.
of,
Hypothecate, v., hipotecar, empe- Ignorant, a., ignorante. To be —
ñar. To — • a ship, hipotecar of, ignorar.
un buque. Ignore, v., desconocer, no hacer
Hypothecation, »., hipoteca. (de), hacer caso omiso de.
caso
Hypothesis, n., hipótesis. Ill, a.,malo, enfermo adv., mal,
Hyson, n., te verde. malamente.
. To take (or
;


Hyssop, 11., hisopo. amiss), llevar a mal.
Hysterical, a., histérico. Ill-advised, a., mal avisado, no
bien considerado, imprudente.
I, pron., yo. Ill-bred, a., mal criado, mal
Ice, n., hielo. educado.
Iceberg, n., témpano de hielo lU-breeding, «., mala educación,
flotante, banco de hielo. mala crianza.
Ice-bound, a., aprisionado {or Ill-conditioned, a., mal acondi-
cogido) por los hielos. cionado.
Ice-cream, n., helado, sorbete. lU-disposed, a., mal intencionado.
Ice-field, «., bancos de hielo. lU-fated, a., desgraciado, malo-
Ice-house, n., nevería, depósito grado.
de hielo. Ill-founded, a., mal fundado.
Ice-water, n., agua de hielo, hielo lU-humour, v., mal humor.
derretido. lU-luck, n., desgracia, desdicha.
Idea, n., idea. To form (or have) Ill-nature, n., malevolencia, mala
an — , formarse una idea {or un intención, malicia.
concepto). Ill-natured, a., malévolo, nocivo,
Ideal, a. & n., ideal. malicioso.
Identical, a., idéntico, mismo, Ill-temper, n., aspereza de genio,
exacto. mal humor.
Identically, adv., idénticamente, Ill-tempered, a., áspero de genio.
exactamente. Ill-timed, a., intempestivo.

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Ill-lroaf, v., tratar mal, maltratar. Immense, a., inmenso, enorme,


111-tri'alod, a., maltratado. ilimitado.
Ill-usage, v., injustiáa, mal trato. Immensely, adv., inmensamente,
Ill-will, >!., mala voluntad. enormemente.
Illegal, a., ilegal, ilegítimo. Immensity, «., inmensidad.
Illegality, 71., ilegalidad. Immerge, v., sumergir, zambullir.
Illegible, a., ilegible. Immerse, v., sumergir, zambullir.
Illegitimaey, n., ilegitimidad. Immersion, m., inmersión, hundi-
Illegitimate, a., ilegal, ilegitimo. miento, sumersión.
Illicit, a., ilícito, ilegal. Immigrant, n., inmigrado.
Illimitable, a., ilimitable, infinite. Immigrate, v., inmigrar.
Illiterate, a., iliterato, analfabeto. Imminent, a., inminente. To be
Illness, 1!., mal, enfermedad. —

ser inminente, amenazar.
,

Illogical, a., ilógico. [ilustrar. Immoderate, a., inmoderado, ex-


Illiuninate, v., iluminar, alumbrar, cesivo.
Illumination, n., iluminación, Immoderation, n., inmoderación,
alumbrado, aluiñbramiento. exceso.
Illusion, n., ilusión, engaño. Immovable, a., inmóvil, fijo. — s,

Illustrate, v., ilustrar, elucidar, inmuebles.


aclarar. —
d paper, periódico Inmune, a., exento.
ilustrado. Immunity, n., inmunidad ; exen-
Illustration, «., ilustración, ejem- ción.
plo grabado, lámina.
; Impair, v., empeorar, deteriorar,
Image, «., imagen. echar a perder debilitar,
Imaginary, a., imaginario. — alterar, quebrantar (health).
;

profit, ganancia imaginaria. Impart, dar, conceder


v., comu- ;

Imagination, «.,imaginación. nicar, dar


parte, participar,
Imagine, v., imaginar imagi-
; hacer saber.
narse, figurarse. Impartial, a., imparcial.
Imbibe, v., embeber, empapar ; Impartiality, n., imparcialidad.
tomar (a colour) adquirir. ; Impatience, n., impaciencia.
Imitable, a., imitable. Impatient, a., impaciente. To
Imitate, v., imitar, copiar, reme- become (or get) — , impacien-
dar, contrahacer. tarse.
Imitation, n., imitación, copia, Impecunious, a., falto de dinero,

falsificación.
de seda. Beware of s,
silk,
—imitación
guar-
sin recursos.
Impede, v., impedir, estorbar,
dai'se de las imitaciones. retardar, poner obstáculos.
Immaterial, a., inmaterial indi- ; Impediment, n., impedimento,
ferente, todo uno. obstáculo, traba.
Immature, a., inmaturo, imper- Impel, v., impeler, incitar, apurar,
fecto, prematuro. excitar, instigar.
Immeasurable, a., inmensurable, Impend, v., amenazar, ser inmi-
inmenso. nente.
Immediate, a., inmediato (on a ;
Impending, a., inminente, pen-
letter) urgente. diente.
Immediately, adv., inmediata- Impenetrable, a., impenetrable,
mente, luego, al instante, al intransitable.
punto, en seguida, en el acto. Imperative, a., imperativo, peren-
— on receipt of, luego que torio, terminante. necessity^ —
reciba(n) {or recibimos, etc.). necesidad suprema.
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Iiuporcopllble, a., imperceptible. comercio de importación. s, —


Iniporfect, a., imperfecto, incom- importaciones. and export, —
pleto, defectuoso. importaron y exportación.
Impcrícction, n., imperfección. Import, v., importar. ed goods, —
Imperial, a., imperial. paper, — géneros de importación.
papel de 30 x 21 pulgadas. Importance, n., importancia. To
Imperii, v., poner en peligro ;
be oí —
ser de importancia
,
;

arriesgar. importar. To be of little —


Imperishable, a., imperecedero ser de poca {or escasa) impor-
indestructible.
;

tancia. To be of great ser — ,

Impermeable, a., impermeable. de gran importancia.


Impersonal, a., impersonal. Important, a., importante, grave.
Impersonate, v., personificar ; re- To be —
ser importante
, im- ;

presentar. portar.
Impersonation, n., personificación, Importation, n., importación. Arti-
representación. cles of — , artículos de importa-
Impertinence, n., impertinencia, ción.
insolencia, desfachatez. Importer, n., importador.
Impertinent, a., impertinente, in- Importunate, a., importuno, apre-
solente. miante.
Impervious, a., impenetrable, im- Importune, importunar.v.,

permeable. Importunity, importunación, n.,


Impetuous, a., impetuoso. importunidad.
ímpetus, n., Ímpetu, impulso, Impose, ü., imponer. To afine, —
incentivo. echar una multa. To duties, —
Implement, herramienta, uten-
n., imponer derechos. To on —
silio, útil. Agricultural s, — (or upon), engañar (to abuse)
herramientas de labranza. abusar de. To (a task) upon, — ;

Implicate, v., implicar, envolver imponer (a uno) una tarea.


enredar, embrollar traer con-
;

To —
a penalty, imponer una
sigo. —
d in, implicado en,
;

multa.
-

interesado en, comprometido Imposing, a., imponente,- impre-


en. sivo.
Implication, n., implicación. Imposition, n., imposición im- ;

Implicit, a., implícito. postura, engaño.


Implicitly, adv., implícitamente, Impossibility, n., imposibilidad.
tácitamente, sin reserva. Impossible, a., imposible. Quite
Implied, a., tácito. —de todo punto imposible.
,

Implore, v., suplicar, rogar. Impost, n., impuesto, contribu-


Imply, v., implicar, decir implíci- ción.
tamente, significar, dar a enten- Impostor, n., impostor.
der, denotar. Imposture, n., impostura, fraude.
Impolite, a., descortés, grosero. Impotent, a., impotente, imposi-
Impolitic, a., impolítico impru- ; bilitado.
dente, indiscreto. Impound, encerrar, aprisionar,
v.,

Import, n., importación ;


(sense) restringir depositar. ;

sen'iido, significación impor- Impracticable, a., impracticable ;


tancia, memento, entidad.
;

— intransitable.
duty, derechos de importación Impregnate, v., impregnar.
{or de entrada). goods, — Impress, v., imprimir, impresionar
efectos importados. trade. —
'

mellar. To — upon, insistir en.


;

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recomendar, hacer presente. Impulse, n., impulso, impulsión,


To be —
ed with, estar pene-

ímpetu, movimiento, motivo,
trado de. estímulo. On the of the —
Impress, n., impresión. moment, bajo el impulso del
Impression, n., impresión, es- momento.
tampa, edición mella, efecto
; ;
Impulsive, a., impulsivo.
prueba, disposición marca, Impunity, n., impunidad.
señal. Coloured —
impresión ,
;

Impuro, a., impuro.


coloreada. To make an on, — Impurity, «., impureza.
causar {or producir) efecto en, Imputation, n., imputación.
hacer impresión (or mella) en. Impute, v., imputar, atribuir,
To make a strong ejercer — , achacar.
mucha influencia. To be under In, prep., en, por, a, de, durante,
the — that, creer tener por con adv., dentro, adentro.
entendido que, estar en que,
;

— ;

all, en junto, en conjunto.


estar en la creencia {or la —
a week, dentro de una se-

inteligencia) de que, tener la mana. a few days, dentro


idea de que. de pocos días. due course, —
Imprint, n., impresión, nombre del a su tiempo. bulk, a granel. —
editor. —
the morning (or evening), por
Imprint, v., imprimir, estampar, la mañana {or la tarde) . One»
fijar, grabar. six, uno entre {or sobre) seis.
Imprison, v., encerrar, encarcelar. — order, en orden, en regla, con-

Imprisonment, n., prisión, en- forme. - order to, a fin de,
cierro, encarcelación. False — para. — print, impreso. Two
prisión ilegal. slaillings — the pound, dos
Improbability, «., improbabilidad. chelines por libra. ^ so far —
Improbable, a., improbable. as, a medida que, en cuanto a.
Improper, a., impropio, irregular ;
— ^\Titing, por escrito. time, —
incorrecto. a tiempo, con el tiempo. To be

<

Improve, v., mejorar, beneficiar, well with a house, estar muy


aprovechar, perfeccionar me- ; j
ligado a {or relacionado con)
jorarse, perfeccionarse, restable- i
una casa estar en relaciones
;

cerse subir, encarecer, aumen-


; ;
estrechas con una casa.
tar (el precio or el valor) estar Inability, n., inhabilidad, incapa-
en alza. To —
on, mejorar,
;

cidad, impotencia.
perfeccionar. To —
oneself in Inaccessible, a., inaccesible.
(or one's knowledge of), perfec- Inaccuracy, »., inexactitud, falta
cionarse en. de exactitud falta, defecto, ;

Improvement, n., mejora, mejoría, error.


mejoramiento, adelantamiento, Inaccurate, a., inexacto, erróneo,
progreso, perfección aumento, incorrecto.
alza de precios. Latest s,
;

— Inaction, n., inacción.


últimos perfeccionamientos. Inactive, a., inactivo, encalmado.
Imprudenee, n., imprudencia. Inactivity, n., inactividad.
Imprudent, a., imprudente, incon- Inadequate, a., inadecuado; insu-
siderado. ficiente, desproporcionado. To
Impudence, «., impudencia, inso- be -— •, no bastar, no ser sufi-
lencia, descaro, desfachatez. ciente.
Impudent, a., impudente, inso- 1 It is better to say " lo por ciento,"
lente, -
i.e., use the percentage. •

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Inadmissible, a., inadmisible. Inch, n., pulgada. Cubic — pul-


Inadvertence, n., inadvertencia, gada cúbica. Square — -,

,
pul-
descuido. gada cuadrada.
Inadvertent, a., inadvertido. Incident, «., incidente, casualidad,
Inadvertently, adv., inadvertida- acontecimiento.
mente, por inadvertencia. Incidental, a., casual, accidental.
Inadvisable, a., inconveniente, im- — expenses, gastos incidentales
propio, imprudente. {or accesorios).
Inalienable, a., inajenable, amor- Incise, v., tajar, cortar en, grabar.
tizable. Incision, n., incisión, corte, re-
Inanimate, a., desanimado, exá- corte.
nime, inanimado. Incite, V., incitar, mover, esti-
Inapplicable, a., inaplicable. mular.
Inappreciable, a., inapreciable, Incitement, n., incitamento, estí-
inestimable. mulo.
Inappropriate, a., poco apropiado, Incivility, H., incivilidad, descor-
inadecuado, improjiio. tesía.
Inaptitude, n., ineptitud, insufi- Inclement, a., inclemente, severo,
ciencia. duro, riguroso borrascoso
;

Inasmuch, adv., visto que, puesto (weather)


que, en vista de, ya que a ; Inclination, n., inclinación, de-
medida que, en cuanto a. clive, pendiente disposición,
;

Inattention, n., desatención, dis- gusto, deseo.


tracción, descuido, inadverten- Inclino, n., decüvio, declive, plano
cia. inclinado.
Inattentive, a., desatento, descui- Incline, v., inclinar, pender, de-
dado. clinar. To be (or feel) d, —
Inaugurate, v., inaugurar. inclinarse, estar duspuesto
Inauguration, n., inauguración. (pronto or inclinado), sentirse
Incalculable, a., incalculable. dispuesto.
Incandescence, n., incandescencia. Inclose. See Endose.
Incandescent, a., incandescente, Include, 11., incluir, encerrar com-

;

candente. lamp, lámpara prender, abarcar, abrazar, con-



incandescente.
-


light, luz tener. d, incluso, con. To
incandescente. —
mantle, be — d, ir incluso, estar com-
manguito incandescente. prendido.
Incapability, n., inhabilidad, inca- Including, incluso, con inclusión
pacidad. de.
Incapable, a., incapaz, inhábil. Inclusion, «., inclusióu, restricción,
Incapacity, «., incapacidad. limitación.
Incautious, a., incauto, impru- Inclusive, a., inclusivo adv., in-
dente, descuidado. clusive, incluso. — ;

oí, inclusive,
Incendiary, n., mcendiario. incluso. To be —
of, incluir.
Incentive, n., incentivo, aliciente, Incog. (Incognito), a. & adv., de
estímulo, impulso, motivo. incógnito.
Inception, n., principio, estreno. Income, n., renta(s), entrada(s),
Incertitude, n., incertidumbre. ingresos, sueldo. —
tax, im-
Incessant, a., incesante, constante, puesto sobre la renta.
continuo. Incoming, a., entrante.
Incessantly, adv., incesantemente, Incommensurate, a., despropor-
continuamente, sin cesar. cionado, insuficiente.
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Incommode, v., incomodar, fasti- Increase, n., aumento, incremento,


diar, apurar. alza, subida. To be on the —
Incomparable, a., incomparable, en aumento. To show an
ir —
sin igual. tomar incremento. of salary, —
Incompetence, n., incompetencia, aumento de salario.
inhabilidad, insuficiencia. Increase, I/., acrecentar, aumentar,
Incompetent, a., incompetente, abultar, agrandar, alargar cre- ;

insuficiente, incapaz. cer, tomar aumento [or incre-


Incomplete, a., incompleto, falto, mento) acrecentarse, engran-
imperfecto. decer,
,

en aumento. To
ir in —
Incomprehensible, a., incompren- price, subir de precio, encarecer.
sible. Incredible, a., increíble.
Inconceivable, a., inconcebible, Incredulity, n., incredulidad.
incomprensible. Incredulous, a., incrédulo.
Inconclusive, o., indeciso, incon- Increment, n., incremento, au-
cluj^ente. mento, producto adición, aña- ;

Inconsequence, n., inconsecuencia. didura.


Inconsequent, a., inconsecuente. Incriminate, v., incriminar.
Inconsiderable, a., inconsiderable, Incrust, V., incrustar.
insignificante, de poca impor- Incubator, n., incubadora.
tancia. Incumbent, obligatorio. To be
a.,
Inconsiderate, a., inconsiderado, — upon one, ser de (su) deber.
irreflexivo. Incur, v., incurrir, exigir, atraerse,
Inconsistency, n., incompatibili- causarse. To —
debts, contraer
dad, inconsistencia, inconse- deudas. To —
a penalty, in-
cuencia, contradicción. currir en una multa. To the —
Inconsistent, a., inconsistente, in- risk, correr el riesgo. The ex-
compatible, inconsecuente in- penses —
red, los gastos incu-
constante. To be with, no — ;

rridos {or ocasionados).


estar conforme con. Indebted, a., adeudado, endeu-
Inconstancy, n., inconstancia. dado, empeñado (heavily ; —
Inconstant, a., inconstante. cargado de deudas (grateful) ;

Inconvenience, n., inconveniencia, reconocido, agradecido. To be


inconveniente, incomodidad, es- — to, ser deudor a. To be —
torbo, trastorno, dificultad. to .for. (the honour, etc.),
.

Inconvenience, v., molestar, in- deber {or merecer) a ... (el


comodar, causar inconveniente honor, etc.).
(trastorno or incómodo), estor- Indebtedness, n., deuda pasiva,
bar, embarazar. deudas, deuda.
Inconvenient, a., inconveniente, Indecision, n., indecisión, irresolu-
incómodo, molesto. ción.
Inconvertible, a., inconvertible. Indeed, adv., verdaderamente, de
Incorporate, v., incorporar, agre- cierto,en efecto, de veras, a la
gar, asociar, formar una cor- verdad, efectivamente, real-
poración ; incorporarse, agre- mente.
garse. Indefatigable, a., infatigable, in-
Incorporation, n., incorporación. cansable.
Incorrect, a., incorrecto, inexacto, Indefinite, a., indefinido, indeter-
erróneo. minado, incierto.
Incorrectness, n., inexactitud, in- Indefinitely, adv., indefinidamente.
corrección. Indelible, a., indeleble.

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Iiulclicato, a., no delicado, falto de Indicative, indicativo.


/^í., ímctro.
decoro. Indicator, ;/., indicador, manó-
Indemniüeatíou, «., indemniñca- Indict, V., acusar, proceder, de-
ción, resarcimiento. mandar judicialmente.
Indemnify, v., indemnizar, resar- Indictable, a., procesable, denun-
cir (los daños). To — for, in- ciable.
demnizar de. Indictment, n., acusación, de-
Indemnity, n., indemnización, re- nuncia.
sarcimiento indemnidad.
;
— Indifference, n., indiferencia.
bond, contrafianza. Indifferent, a., indiferente pasa-;

Indent, n., mella, diente orden, ; dero, mediano, pasable infe- ;

contrato. rior, ordinario, exiguo, no muy


Indent, v., indentar, dentar, im- bueno.
primir, estampar sangrar (una ; Indigenous, a., indígena.
línea), mellar hacer un con-
; Indignant, a., indignado, enfa-
trato, obligar por contrato. dado, disgustado, desazonado.
Indentation, n., diente de sen-a, Indignation, n., indignación.
mella ;sangría (de una línea). Indignity, n., indignidad, ultraje,
See Indent. afrenta.
Indenture, n., contrato, escritura índigo, n., añil, índigo. — blue,
carta partida. —
oí apprentice-
;

azul de añil. Copper — índigo


,

ship, contrato de aprendizaje. cobrizo {or mezclado).


Indenture, v., escriturar como Indirect, a., indirecto.
aprendiz. Indirectly, adv., indirectamente.
Independence, n., independencia. Indirectness, n., rodeo, doblez.
Independent, a., independiente. Indiscreet, a., indiscreto, impru-
— gentleman, propietario, ren- dente.
tista, (un) caballero que vive de Indiscretion, n., indiscreción, im-
sus rentas. To be
— of, no — prudencia.
depender de. (ly) of, indepen- Indiscriminately, adv., indistinta-
dientemente de. mente, indiferentemente, pro-
Indescribable, a., indescriptible. porcionalmente.
Indestructible, a., indestructible. Indiscrimination, n., falta de dis-
Index, n., índice indicio, idea. tinción, imparcialidad.
— ;

of a book, índice {or tabla de Indispensable, a., indispensable,


materias) de un libro. imprescindible.
Index, V., poner un índice. Indispose, v., indisponer. —r-d,
India, n., India. rubber, goma indispuesto.
elástica,caucho (Amer.) hule Indisposition, n., indisposición,
burrucha. —
eraser, raspador
; ;

desazón, desavenencia.
de goma elástica. in slabs, — Indisputable, a., indisputable, in-
goma en plancha. Scrap rubber, negable, incontestable.
goma en pedazos. Sheet rubber, Indissoluble, a., indisoluble, firme.
goma en plancha. Indistinct, a., indistinto, confuso,
Indian, a., indio. corn, maíz. — poco claro, vago.
— ink, tinta de China. pro- — Indistinctness, n., indistinción,
duce, productos de la India. obscuridad, confusión.
Indicate, v., indicar, señalar, de- Indite, v., redactar, componer,
signar. escribir, dictar, apuntar.
Indication, n., indicación, indicio, Inditement, «., composición, es-
señal. critura, dictado, apunte.

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Ind] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ini

Individual, a., individual, personal, Inexact, a., inexacto, incorrecto.


único, solo n., individuo, hom- Inexcusable, a., inexcusable.

;

bre. Private (un) particular.


, Inexhaustible, a., inagotable, in-
Indolent, a., indolente, perezoso. exhausto.
Indoor, a., interno, interior. s, — Inexperience, «., inexperiencia.
adentro, en casa. Inexperienced, a., inexperimen-
Indorse. See Endorse. tado.
Induce, z^., inducir, incitar, animar, Inexplicable, a., inexplicable.
persuadir, decidir ; (to bring Infallible, a., infalible.
about) causar, producir, aca- Infamous, a., infame, vil, vergon-
rrear. To —
to believe, llevar a

zoso.
creer, inducir a creer. To to Infancy, n., infancia ; menor
do, inducir (animar, decidir or edad, minoridad.
persuadir) a hacer. Infant, n., infante, niño menor. ;

Inducement, n., incitamento, mó- Infect, v., infectar ; interesar.


incentivo, ventaja.
vil, aliciente, Infection, n., infección.
Induction, n., inducción, instala- Infectious, a., infecto, inficionado.
ción, introducción, entrada. Infer, v., inferir, deducir, concluir.
Indulge, V., consentir, gratificar, Inference, n., inferencia, conclu-
tolerar, favorecer entregarse, ; sión.
abandonarse, permitirse. Inferior, a. cV n., inferior.
Indulgence, n., indulgencia, disi- Iníeriority, «., inferioridad.
mulo, complacencia. We solicit Infest, v., infestar.
your —le rogamos nos dis-
, Infinite, a., infinito.
pense. Iníirm, a., enfermizo, inválido,
Indulgent, a., indulgente. doliente.
Industrial, a., industrial. exhi- — Infirmary, n., enfermería.
bition, exposición industrial. Infirmity, n., flaqueza, debilidad,
— undertaking, empresa indus- fragilidad enfermedad, dolen-
;

trial. cia.
Industrious, a., industrioso, dili- Inflame,v., inflamar, encender.
gente, laborioso, aplicado. Inflammable, a., inflamable.
Industry, n., industria, diligencia, Inflammation, n., inflamación, en-
esmero, actividad. funds, — cendimiento.
valores industriales. ínflate, v., inflar, liinchar, engreir.
Ineffective, a., ineficaz. Inflation, n., inflación, hinchazón.
Ineffectual, Ineíflcacious. See Inflect, i;., torcer, doblar, encorvar ;

Ineffective. mudar, variar.


IneíBcacy, Inefficiency, n., inefica- Inflection, n., inflexión, dobladura.
cia, falta de eficacia. Inflexible, a., inflexible.
Inefficient, a., ineficaz. Inflict, v., castigar, infligir. To —
Inelegant, a., inelegante, tosco, a penalty, imponer una multa.
basto, común. Infliction, n., inflicción, castigo,
Ineligible, a., excluido de elección, pena.
poco deseable. Influence, n.,influencia, influjo.
Inept, a., inepto, incapaz, inútil. To have an —
on, influir en,
Ineptitude, n., ineptitud, incapa- ejercer influencia en.
cidad. Influence, v., influir (en or sobre),
Inequality, n., desigualdad, dis- ejercer influencia en {or sobre) ;
paiidad, desemejanza. ejercer un influjo. —
d by, afec-
Inevitable, a., inevitable. tado por, bajo la influencia de.
420
Inf] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY rink

To — (a person) to do ... ,
Ingrain, v., teñir en rama.
animar (a una persona) a hacer ;
Ingratitude, n., ingratitud.
influir en (una persona) para Ingredient, n., ingrediente.
que haga. Ingress, n., ingreso, entrada,
lufluentíal, a., influyente. acceso.
Influx, n., influjo, afluencia. Inhabit, v., habitar, vivir, residir.
Inform, v., informar, instruir, Inhabitant, n., habitante, vecino.
dar parte, notificar, avisar, Inherent, a., inherente innato ;

poner en conocimiento {or noti- intrínseco.


cia) de, avisar, manifestar. To Inherit, v., heredar.
— of, noticiar, participar, co- Inheritance, n., herencia.
municar, dar cuenta de, poner Inimical, a., enemigo, contrario,
en conocimiento de. To — opuesto.
oneself of, informarse {or cer- Inimitable, a., inimitable.
ciorarse) de. Initial, a., inicial, incipiente. —
Informal, a., informal, irregular. letter, letra inicial. — s, ini-
Informant, n., informante, denun- ciales.
ciador. Initial, w., poner (sus) iniciales (en).
Information, informe, informa-
n., Initiate, iniciar, introducir
ción, aviso, noticia. To furnish tomar
v.,
la iniciativa. — d, ini-
;

— dar {or suministrar) in-


, ciado, instruido.
formes {or noticias) For your Initiative, n., iniciativa.
— para su gobierno para Inject, v., inyectar.
,

que Vd. se entere.


;

Injection, n., inyección. — cock,


Informed, a., instruido, inteli- llave de inyección.
gente. To keep (a person) — Injector, n., inyector.
tener al corriente. Injudicious, a., indiscreto, poco
Infraction, n., infracción, quebran- imprudente.
juicioso,
tamiento, rompimiento. Injunction, «., mandato, orden
Infrequent, raro, infrecuente.
a., expresa.
Infringe, v., infringir, quebrantar ; Injure, v., injuriar, agraviar, le-
violar (a right) contravenir (a sionar, ofender, perjudicar, irro-
law). To — ;

on a patent right, gar perjuicio a, hacer daño a.


infringir un privilegio de inven- To — one's reputation, deni-
ción, violar una patente. grar su reputación.
Infringement, n., infracción, vio- Injurious, a., injurioso, dañoso,
lación, contravención. perjudicial. To be —
to, per-
Infuse, V., infundir. judicar, hacer daño a. [mal.
Infusion, n., infusión. Injury, n., injuria, daño, perjuicio,
Ingenious, a., ingenioso, hábil, Injustice, n., injusticia, agravio.
sutil. Ink, n., tinta. Copying tinta —

,

Ingenuity, n., ingeniosidad, maña, de copiar. Indelible tinta



,

habilidad. indeleble. Indian tinta de



,

Ingenuous, a., ingenuo, real, sin- China. Marking tinta de


,

cero, franco. marcar. Printing



—tinta de ,

Ingoing, a., entrante. imprenta. Red tinta encar-



-,

Ingot, n., riel, barra de oro (plata, nada {or colorada). Writing
etc.), lingote. — of gold, tejo tmta escribir.
de oro. — of copper, galápago
tit^

Ink-bottle, n., botellita de tinta,


de cobre. tintero.
Ingraft, v., injertai-. Inkstand, n., tintero.

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lulaid.n., embutido. wood- — quiries, informes, averigua-


work, mosaico de madera. — ciones tomadores, compra-
work, embutido, taracea, atara- dores ;
;

demanda. To make —
cea, (jewelry) incrustaciones. about informarse
(or as to),
— with, ataraceado de. See acerca de, tomar informes sobre
Inlay. {or de). There is little — for
Inland, a. &. n., interior, del pais. ....... está poco solicitado
— navigation, navegación in- no hay demanda de. With-
;

terior. —
produce, productos out — sin pedidos. See
. . .

del pais. — trade, comercio Enquiry,


,


office (or depart-
interior. ment), servicio de informes {or
Inlay, v., embutir, ataracear, tara- informaciones) .

cear, incrustar. [ensenada. Inquisitive, a., inquisitivo, cu-


Inlet, n., entrada, abra, boca. rioso, investigador.
In lieu. See Instead, [huésped. Inroad, n., incursión, correría ;

Inmate, habitador, inquilino


»., ;
invasión, tala.
Inmost, a., íntimo. Insane, a., insano, loco.
Inn, >i., posada, fonda. Inscribe, v., inscribir.
Inner, a., interior. port, dár- — Inscription, n., inscripción, rótulo

sena, puerto interior. Insect, n., insecto. powder,


Innocent, a., inocente. polvos insecticidas.
Innovation, n., innovación. Insecure, a., inseguro, incierto ;

Innuendo, n., indirecta. expuesto a pérdida.


Innumerable, a., innumerable. Insecurity, n., inseguridad, incer-
Inoculate, v., inocular ; infectar, tidumbre riesgo, falta ;de
injertar. seguridad.
Inoffensive, a., inofensivo. Insensible, a., insensible, indife-
Inoperative, a., ineficaz, falto de rente.
efecto. Inseparable, a., inseparable.
Inopportune, a., inoportuno, in- Insert, insertar ingerir
conveniente. añadir.
v.,
— ed, inserto.
; ;

Inquest, n., indagación, averigua- Insertion, n., inserción, añadi-


ción, examen, pesquisa suma- ; dura ; embutido.
ria. Inset, »., adición.
Inquire, v., inquirir, preguntar, Inset, v., meter en, fijar, plantar.
averiguar informarse. To
;
— Inside, n., interior, contenido ; a.,
after, informarse acerca de. To interior, interno adv., dentro,
— about, preguntar por, infor- adentro, por
;

dentro, en el
marse sobre, tomar {or pedir) interior.
informes acerca de, informarse Insight, n., conocimiento profundo,

acercade. To- -into, investigar, percepción luces, datos. ;

averiguar, informarse sobre, Insignificance, n., falta de signi-


cerciorarse (or informarse) de. ficación poca importancia.
To —
of, preguntar a. Insignificant, a.,
;

insignificante,
Inquirer, n., inquiridor, investiga- insignificativo, frivolo.
dor, preguntón. Insincere, a., poco sincero, doble,
Inquiry, n., pregunta, indagación, falso, disimulado.
examinación, interrogación, pes- Insincerity, n., doblez, disimula-
quisa, reconocimiento, investi- ción, falta de sinceridad.
gación, información, aplicación, Insinuate, v., insinuar, sugerir, dar
iníorme(s) demanda.
; In- a entender.
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Insinuation, n., insinuación, indi- Instant, a., inmediato, presente ;

recta. n., instante, momento (month) ;

Insipid, a., insípido, desabrido el mes corriente (presente ov


soso.
;

actual). On the 3rd el 3 del — ,

Insist, v., insistir, instar, persistir. corriente del que rige (cursa
To —on, insistir en {or para) ;
;

or corre), de este mes, delfindo.


(to hold to) atenerse a, empe- (finiendo used only at the
:

ñarse en. end of the month) del cur- ;

Insistence, «., insistencia. sante, del mes de la fecha.


Insistent, a., insistente. Instantaneous, a., instantáneo.
Insolence, n., insolencia. Instantly, adv., al instante, inme-
Insolent, a., insolente, atrevido. diatamente.
Insoluble, a., insoluble. Instead of, en lugar de, en vez de.
Insolvency, n., insolvencia. De- Instep, n., empeine {or garganta)
claration of —
declaración de
, del pie.
quiebra. Instigate, v., instigar, excitar,
Insolvent, a., insolvente. To mover, incitar.
become •


quebrar. To declare Instigation, n., instigación, suges-
oneself —,

declararse insol-
, tión, provocación, instancia.
vente. Instil, v., instilar, insinuar, incul-
Inspect, v., inspeccionar, exami- car.
nar, reconocer, investigar, re- Instillation, n., instilación ; in-
quisar. sinuación.
Inspection, «., inspección, recono- Instinct, n., instinto.
cimiento, requisa. After — Instinctively, adv., instintiva-
examinado después de exami-
; mente, por instinto.
nado {or reconocido). For your Institute, n., instituto, estable-
— para su inspección, para que
,
cimiento.
Vd. se entere {or lo examine). Institute, v., instituir, establecer,
Inspector, n., inspector, superin- fundar, empezar, poner en
tendente. operación, entablar. To —
Inspire, v., inspirar. inquiries about, informarse
Instability, n., instabilidad, incon- sobre. To —
(legal) proceed-
stancia. ings, entablar demanda, pro-
Instal, V., instalar. ceder legalmente, incoar expe-
Installation, n., instalación. diente.
Instalment, n., cuota, partida, Institution, n., institución, esta-
entrega, pago parcial, plazo a ; blecimiento.
(buena) cuenta parte, por- Instruct, instruir, enseñar dar
ción. By —
s, a plazo, en plazos,
; v.,
instrucciones {or órdenes) a
;

en partidas parciales {or esca- encargar, ordenar, mandar, re-


lonadas), a plazos determinados. comendar, dar orden (de), hacer
Pa3'able by —
pagadero a (que).
plazos. To ship by
s,

s, embar- — Instruction, n., instrucción, ense-


car escalonadamente. ñanza, indicación, orden. —
Instance, n., ejemplo, caso, oca- instrucciones. As per your
s,
s, —
sión instancia, expediente. según (de acuerdo or confor-
At the
;


of, a instancias {or midad con) sus instrucciones.
pedido) de. For por ejem- — To act contrary to (one's) —
I)lo, verbigracia. In the first
,

— obrar contrariamente a (sus)


en primer lugar. instrucciones. To comply with
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— cumplir las instrucciones.


s, Insurance-premium, »., prima {or
To follow —
s, seguir {or guiarse
— premio) de seguro.
por) las instrucciones. s to Insurance-rate, n., tipo {or tasa)
the contrary, órdenes contra- del seguro.
rias. Strict (or definite) — s, Insure, v., asegurar. To against —
instrucciones terminantes. fire, asegurar contra incendio.
Standing — , instrucción per- To — against sea risks, asegurar
manente. contra los riesgos marítimos.
Instructive, a., instructivo. To — out and home, asegurar
Instructor, n., instructor, maestro. de ida y vuelta. —
d for £ . . . ,

Instrument, instrumento
n., es- asegurado en £.

; . .

critura. Musical instru- , Insurer, n., asegurador.


mento de música. Intact, a., intacto, íntegro.
Instrumental, a., instrumental, Integral, a., íntegro, total, com-
contribuyente. To be — in, pleto, entero.
contribuir a. Integrity, n., integridad, probidad,
Insutficient, a., insuficiente. entereza, hombría de bien.
Insular, a., insular, isleño. Intellect, n., entendimiento, inte-
Insulate, v., aislar. ligencia.
Insulation, n., aislamiento. Intellectual, a., intelectual.
Insulator, n., aislador. Intelligence, n., inteligencia, cono-
Insult, n., insulto ultraje, injuria. cimiento informe, noticia,

:

Insult, v., insultar, ultrajar, in- aviso acuerdo. To give dar



; ,

juriar. aviso. The latest las últimas


Insulting,a,, insultante. noticias, los últimos avisos.
,


Insuperable, a., insuperable. bureau, centro de información,
Insupportable, insoportable. centro informativo. office, —
Insurable, a., asegurable capaz ; casa de acomodo.
de ser asegurado. Intelligent, a., inteligente.
Insurance, n., seguro. against — Intelligible, a., inteligible, com-
accidents, seguro contra acci- prensible. It is not to me,, —
dentes o percances. against — no lo comprendo.
all risks, seguro contra todos Intemperate, a., destemplado, in-
los riesgos. Endowment — moderado.
seguro dotal. Fire — seguro Intend, v., intentar. To (to do), —
Life —
,

contra incendio(s). intentar, proponerse or pensar


seguro de {or soísre la) vida. (hacer), hacer ánimo de (hacer).
Marine
——seguro marítimo. To — for, destinar, aplicar (or
Mutual •,
,

seguro mutuo. — designar) a. -


ed for, destinado
out and home, seguro de ida y a.
vuelta. To effect the — Intense, a., intenso vivo, ar- ;

efectuar {or verificar) el seguro ;


diente.
asegurar. Intensify, v., hacer más intenso.
Insurance-broker, n., corredor de Intensity, n., intensidad, exceso,
seguros. fuerza ardor.
;

Insurance-company, «., compañía Intent, «., atento, cuidadoso n., ;

de seguros. intento, designio, deseo, inten-


Insurance-offlce, w., oficina {or ción. To be on (or upon), —
establecimiento) de seguros. poner sus cinco sentidos en,
Insurance-policy, n., póliza de estar embebido en, estar ab-
seguro. sorto en, estar aplicado a, poner

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empeño en. To all — s and usufructo. Simple interés •—



-,

])urposes,por todos respectos, simple. With con intereses



,
;

en todos sentidos, en substan- con creces. Rate of tipo de ,

cia, enteramente, para cual- los intereses. To have a joint


quier caso. — with, tomar parte con. To
Intention, n., intención, objeto, take an —
- in, tomar interés en.

intento, designio, mira, pro- To put out to colocar {or — ,

pósito. dar) a interés, poner a intereses


Intentional, a., intencional. {or a rédito). To pay de- — ,

Intentionally, adv., con intento, vengar intereses.


adrede, de propósito. Interest, interesar.
v., To — one-
Intently, adv., atentamente, an- self interesarse por, tomar
in,
siosamente. interés {or parte) en.
Intercede, v., interceder, mediar, Interested, a., interesado. —
interponerse. party, (el) interesado. To be
Intercept, v., interceptar. — in, tomar interés en, intere-
Interception, n., intercepción. sarse por.
Intercession, n., intercesión, me- Interesting, a., interesante, atrac-
diación. tivo.
Interchange, n., comercio, tráfico, Interfere, v., interponerse, me-
negociación, permuta de gé- terse, intervenir. To with, —
neros. estorbar, entorpecer, impedir,
Intercourse, n., comercio, tráfico ;
perjudicar, desviar de, chocar
relaciones, comunicación, co- con, inmiscuirse en, entre-
rrespondencia, trato. To have meterse en oponer obstáculo a.
— with a firm, estar en rela-
;

Interference, n., interposición, in-


ciones con una casa. of — tervención, mediación entre- ;

trade, giro de comercio. metimiento.


Interdict, v., prohibir, vedar ; Interim, n., intermedio, ínterin ;

entredecir. a., interino, provisorio. In the


Interdiction, n., prohibición, inter- — en el ínterin, entre tanto,
dicción, entredicho.
-,

mientras tanto. share —


Interest, n., interés, provecho, certificate, provisorio.
título
utilidad, parte, intereses, rédito, — receipt, recibo provisorio.
influencia. —account, cuenta —

- share, acción provisoria.
de intereses. Balance of — Interior, a., interior, interno ; n.,
saldo de intereses. Compound interior.
— interés compuesto, intereses Interlace, v., entrelazar, entre-

,

de los intereses. Controlling mezclar.


interés superior, mayoría. Ex- Interleave, v., interfoliar.
cluding •,
— sin contar los Interline, ü., interlinear, entrerren-
intereses. At —

a rédito, a glonar.

,

interés. To bear redituar


, ; Interlinear, a., interlineal.
devengar intereses, producir Interlining, n., entretela, entre-
intereses. To have an in ... — ,
forro.
estar interesado por {or en) ; Intermediary, a., intermedio, in-
interesarse por, tomar interés termediado agente interme-
en {or por). In your s, en — dio.
;

pro de sus intereses. To the Intermediate, a.,intermedio, inter-


best of your —
s, a lo mejor mediario. — port, puerto inter-
de sus intereses. Life — medio. — station, estación de

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paso. — trade, comercio inter- Interview, v., celebrar una entre-


mediario. vista con verse {or avistarse)
;

Intermediation, n., intervención, con. 1


mediación. Interweave, v., entretejer, enlazar,
Intermedium, n. intermedio, entremeter.
agente intermedio Interwoven, a., entretejido.
Interminable, a., interminable. Intestate, a., intestado, sin testar.
Intermission, n., intermisión, in- Intimacy, n., intimidad, familia-
terrupción. ridad.
Intermittent, a., intermitente. Intimate, a., íntimo, interior ;

Intermix,?;., entremezclar (se), mez- cordial, estrecho, familiar «.,


clar{se). amigo íntimo. —
relations,
;

Intermixture, n., mezcla. relaciones íntimas [or estre-


Internal, a., interno, interior. chas) .

International, a., internacional. Intimate, v., indicar, notificaí-,


— law, derecho internacional, participar, insinuar, dar a en-
derecho de gentes. tender.
Interpose, v., interponer, entre- Intimately, adv., íntimamente,
poner ; interponerse, inter- estrechamente. To be —
ac-
venir, mediar. quainted with, estar al tanto
Interposition, n., intervención. de ; conocer. —
connected, en
Interpret, v., interpretar, explicar, relaciones íntimas.
traducir. Intimation, «., indirecta, aviso
Interpretation, «., interpretación, indirecto, notificación, insinua-
explicación. ción.
Interpreter, n., intérprete, tra- Into, prep., en, dentro, adentro.
ductor. Sworn —
traductor
,
— the bai'gain, además del
jurado. trato, por demás, como adición,
Interrogate, v., interrogar, pre- de añadidura.
guntar. Intolerable, a., intolerable.
Interrogation, «., interrogación, Intolerance, n., intolerancia.
pregunta. Intolerant, a., intolerante.
Interrogative, a., interrogativo. Intoxicate, f., embriagar, emborra-
Interrupt, v., interrumpir, estor- char.
bar, entorpecer. Intoxication, n., embriaguez,
Interruption, n., interrupción, em- borrachera.
barazo, entorpecimiento. Intricacy, «., embrollo, enredo,
Intersect, v., entrecortar, sur- confusión, embarazo, dificultad.
car. Intricate, a., intrincado, confuso,
Intersection, 71., intersección. enredado, embrollado, compli-
Interval, n., intervalo. At s, a— cado.
intervalos, escalonadamente. Intrigue, n., intriga, trama, em-
Intervene, v., intervenir, mediar, brollo, confusión, enredo.
suceder, interponerse, interme- Intrigue, v., intrigar.
diai\ Intrinsic, a., intrínseco. —
value,
Intervening, a., interyacente. valor intrínseco.
Intervention, n., intervención, asis- Introduce, v., introducir, insertar ;

tencia interposición, media-


; 1 Spaniards sometimes use the
ción. adapted word " interviuvar " for " to
interview," and " una interviú " for " an
Interview, n., entrevista, vista, interview," but these words have not been
conferencia, i generally recognised,

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Int] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Inv

presentar, recomendar. To a — (to besiege) sitiar, cercar, poner


bill (in parliament), presentar cerco a (money) invertir,
un proyecto de ley. To —a —
;

emplear, colocar (dinero). To be


friend, presentar (or recomen- ed with (power, etc.), gozar
dar) a un amigo. de, quedar encargado de, tener.
Introduction, n., introducción, Investigate, v., investigar, indagar,
presentación, recomendación. buscar, averiguar examinar

;

Letter of carta de presenta-


, detenidamente (or con cuidado).
ción, carta de recomendación. Investigation, n., investigación,
Introductory, a., preliminar, intro- pescjuisa, averiguación, examen.
ductivo. Strict —
examen detenido,
,

Intrude, v., entremeterse, intro- investigación profunda.


ducirse, mezclarse en presen- Investment, n., inversión, coloca-
tarse sin ser invitado. To
;

— ción, empleo, imposición de


upon (kindness, etc.), abusar de. fondos (siege) sitio, cerco.
Intrusion, n., intrusión, entreme- — bearing
;

inversión
interest,
timiento. que reditúa. funds, — of
Intrust. See Entrust. inversión (empleo, colocación
Inundate, v., inundar abrumar. or imposición) de fondos. Safe
To — with, ;

inundar {or abru- — inversión de fondos segura


, ;

mar) de. empleo. seguro para (los) fondos.


Inundation, n., inundación. Investor, n., capitalista, accio-
Invade, i»., invadir, acometer, asal- nista, especulador.
tar ; violar. Invidious, a., envidioso, aborre-
Invalid, a., inválido, nulo en- ; cible, odioso.
fermo n., inválido.
; Invigorate, v., vigorizar.
Invalidate, v., invalidar, anular. Invincible, a., invencible.
Invalidity, «., invalidación, nuli- Inviolate, a., inviolado, entero,
dad. íntegro.
Invaluable, a., invaluable, inesti- Invisible, a., invisible.
mable, inapreciable. Invitation, a., invitación, convite ;

Invariable, a., invariable. instancia, llamamiento.


Invasion, n., invasión infracción,; Invite, V., invitar, convidar inci- ;

violación. tar llamar, instar ; ofrecer.


Invent, v., inventar, descubrir ;
;

Invoice, n., factura. As per —


forjar, fraguar, fingir. según factura. Pro forma
Invention, n., invención, inven- — factura (or cuenta) simu-

,

tiva ficción, mentira, falsedad.


; lada. To enclose the acom- ,

Inventive, a., inventivo, ingenioso. pañar (or incluir) la factura.


Inventor, n., inventor. To make out an — , extender

Inventory, n., inventario, re- (or formar)
factura. la
cuento. To take an hacer el — amount, importe de la factura.


,

inventario. book, libro de facturas.


Inverse, a., inverso. ratio, — copy, copia de factura. cost, —
razón inversa. coste de factura. form, —
Inversion, n., inversión. modelo de factura. price, —
Invert, v., invertir, trastornar, precio de factura.
transponer. —
ed commas, Invoice,!^., facturar.
comillas. Involuntarily, adv., involuntaria-
Invest, v., investir (with power,
; mente, mal de (su) grado, sin
etc.) dar, conferir, proveer ;
querer.

427
Inv] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY flss

Involuntary, a., involuntario. Iron-ore, n., mineral de hierro.


Involve, v., envolver implicar, ; Iron-ware, «., ferretería, artículos
comprometer, enredar, intrin- de ferretería.
car, complicar acarrear (to Iron- work, n., herraje.
cause). —
d in, envuelto en.
;

Iron-works, »., fundición de hierro,


interesado en, comprometido fábrica de hierro herrería, ;

en. fundería.
Inward, a., interior, interno, do- Irrecoverable, a., irreparable,
méstico. See Entry. irrecuperable, irremediable, in-
Inward(s), adv., hacia dentro, cobrable.
adentro, en lo interior. Irredeemable, a., irredimible.
Iodide, n., yoduro. Irregular, a., irregular.
Iodine, n., yodo, yodina. Irregularity, w., irregularidad.
Iodoform, n., yodoformo. Irrelevant, a., inaplicable. To be
Iota, 11., jota, tilde, punto. —no ser aplicable (or del caso),
,

I.O.U., n., pagaré. no hacer al caso.


Ipecacuanha, n., ipecacuana. Irreparable, a., irreparable.
Iridium, n., iridio. Irreproachable, a., irreprochable,
Irksome, a., tedioso, fastidioso, intachable, incensurable.
enfadoso. Irresolute, a., irresoluto, irre-
Iron, «., hierro fierro. Cast
; — suelto, indeciso.
hierro colado (or fundido) Cor- Irrespective, a., inconsiderado, in-
— —
.

rugated hierro acanalado


, dependiente. of, indepen-
(or estriado). Forged hierro — diente de, sin contar, amén de.

,

forjado. Fiat- hierro en , Irresponsible, a., irresponsable.


planchuela plancha (for iron- Irrigate, v., regar, irrigar.
ing). Hoop
;

hierro en — Irrigation, n., riego, regamiento.



,

flejes. Pig hierro en lingotes,


, Irritable, a., irritable.
lingotes de hierro goa. Old — Irritate, v., irritar, exasperar,
hierro viejo. Sheet hierro en
;

— , provocar.
chapas, chapas (or planchas) Irritation, n., irritación, provoca-
de hierro. Wrought hierro — , ción.
forjado, hierro de fragua, hierro Isinglass, «., cola de pescado,
dulce. Scrap recortes, des- — , colapez, colapiscis.
perdicios de hierro. Island, n., isla.
Iron, v., aplanchar. Isolate, v., aislar, separar, apartar,
Iron-bouud, a., rodeado de arcos poner solo.
de hierro. Isolation, «., aislamiento, separa-
Ironclad (vessel), «., acorazado. ción.
Iron-founder, n., fundidor de Issue, n., salida emisión edi-
; ;

hierro. ción sucesión resultado, con-


;


;

Iron-foundry, n., terrería. secuencia, éxito. Point at


Iron-master, n.. forjador, maestro punto en cuestión, materia de
de fragua. que se trata. Question at —
Iron-mine, »., mina de hierro. cuestión que se discute (or de
Ironmonger, n., quincallero, quin- que se trata). Cause at —
quillero, ferretero. proceso. To bring to a success-
Ironmongery, «., ferretería, cerra- ful —llevar a cabo, llevar a
,


jería quinquillería.
;
buen fin. of shares, emisión
Iron-plate, n., plancha de hierro de acciones.
batido. Issue, v., salir ; brotar ;
proceder
428
Ita] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY Moll

de emitir (money, loans, etc.)


; ;
Japanese, a., japonés. — silk, seda
poner en circulación (money or del japón.
currency) publicar (a decision, Japanned, a., a< iiarolado. — ware,
law, order, book, etc.)
:

dar a ;
géneros charolados. — leather,
luz (a notice, news, book, etc.). cuero charolado.
To — a bill (or draft), hacer Jar, n., jarro, jarra, tarro, botija ;

(or extender) ungiro girar, choque, pendencia, disención,


librar. To — a loan, emitir un
;

discordia.
empréstito. —
To - -a writ, ex- Jar, V., chocar, ludir reñir, des-
pe(lir em})lazamiento. To — avenirse, discordar, contender,
;

bank-notes, poner en circulación disputar.


billetes de banco. To shares, — Jaw, quijada, mandíbula.
«.,
emitir acciones. To tickets, — Jealous, celoso, envidioso.
«., To
expedir billetes. be —
of, envidiar.
Italic, a.,bastardilla. In s, de — Jealousy, n., celos, envidia.
bastardilla. Printed in s, — Jelly, n., jalea, gelatina, jaletina.
impreso en letra bastardilla (or Jeopardise, v., arriesgar, exponer a
cursiva). pérdida.
Item, n., partida, artículo, pá- Jerk, n., tirón repentino, sacudida.
rrafo, punto. To cancel an — Jerk, v., tirar, sacudir. ed beef, —
anular una partida. To enter vaca seca.
an —
sentar una partida.
, Jersey, n., camisa (or camiseta) de
Itinerant, a., itinerante, ambu- estambre jersey. ;

lante. Jest, «., chanza, burla, broma.


Itinerary, n., itinerario. Jest, v., burlarse, chancearse.
Itself, pron., el mismo, la misma, Jet, n., azabache (oí water) caño,
lo mismo se. chorro,
;

surtidor —
(gas
Ivory, n., marlil.
;

— black, negro mechero para gas.


;

— black,
de marfil. — white, blanco de negro de azabache, negro como
marfil. el azabache.
Ivy, n., hiedra. Jetsam. See Jettison.
Jettison, n., echazón, alijamiento,
ah ger amiento.
Jack, n.,sacabotas boliche, gato. Jettison, v., echar al mar.
— -boots, botas fuertes, botas
;

Jetty, n., salidizo, dique, malecón,

—— plane,
de montar. •
-knife, navaja muelle.
sevillana. garlopa. Jew, n., judío. — -'s-harp, birimbao;
— screw, cric, gato cornaquí. trompa.
Jacket, n., chaqueta (Mech.) ca- Jewel, joya, piedra preciosa,
n.,
misa, cubierta.
;

alhaja. — pedrería. — s, •
case,
Jaconet, «., chacona, chaconada, cajita para cajita de
jo\^as,
jaconá. prendas. Set of — aderezo. s,

Jacquard loom, n., telar de See Case.


Jacquard. Jeweller, n., joyero, diamantista.
Jam, n., conserva de frutas, com- Jewellery, «., joyería, pedrería,
pota. —
dish, compotera.
- bisutería, ¡\lock (or imitation)
Jam, 2^., apiñar, apretar, estrechar. — joyería (or pedrería) falsa.
,

Jamb, n., quicial. Jib, n. (Naut.), foque.


Japan, n., el Japón obra charo- Job, n., tarea, labor, trabajo,
lada barniz.
;

negocio. destajo. line (or —


Japan,
;

v., charolar, embarnizar. lot), saldo, partida. By the —


429
Job] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Jai

a destajo. It is a good — that severally, solidariamente, in


. . . , es dicha que. . . . sóhdum.
Job, v., hacer el destajo trabajar Joist, n., \'iga, \igueta.
al destajo
saldar. To: in
;

— Joke, n., chanza, burla, broma.


stocks, hacer el agiotaje. Joke, v., chancear, chancearse.
Jobber, n., agiotador, agiotista ;
Jonquil, n., junquillo.
destajero, destajista corredor. Journal, n., diario, jornal. To
Jobbing, 11. (stock ), agiotaje. —
;

keep a — , llevar un diario.


Bill —
agiotaje de letras.
, Journal-box, n. (Mech.), caja ile
Job-goods, H.pL, saldos. sebo [or grasa).
Job-mastcr, n., alquilador de Journalism, n., periodismo.
caballos. Journalist, n., periodista, diarista.
Job-worker, destajero. n., Journalise, v., jornalizar, pasar al
Join, v., juntar, unir, añadir, jornal, apuntar en un diario.
asociar juntarse, unirse, incor-
; Journey, n., viaje, jomada, trán-
porarse a, asociarse (con). To sito, trayecto, travesía, reco-
— in, participar de. To — rrido. To be on a estar en —
together, unir asociarse. viaje, estar viajando. out,
,


Joiner, n., ensamblador, carpin-
;

viaje de ida. —
home, viaje de
tero, ebanista. [tura. vuelta.
Joinery, n., ensambladura, jun- Journey, v., viajar.
Joínt, n., coyuntura, articulación ; Journeyman, n., jornalero. 's —
a., distribuido, repartido, parti- work, jornal, trabajo del jorna-
cipante, común, solidario, uni- lero.
do. Out oí —
, desunido, desor-

— Joy, n., alegría, júbilo, regocijo,


denado, descoyuntado. gozo.
account, cuenta mitad, cuenta Jubilee, jubileo.
n.,
a mitad, cuenta de mitad, Judge, juez, juez arbitro, pe-
«.,
cuenta en participación, cuenta rito. To be a —
of, ser perito
a medias. and several (or — en, entender de ser juez en la
;

separate) liability, responsa- materia.


bilidad solidaria. — property, Judge, v., juzgar, creer, inferir.
propiedad — propiúe-
indivisa. Judging from (or to — from), a
tor, copropietario. With — juzgar de {or por).
consent, de común acuerdo. Judgment, n., juicio, dictamen,
— and separate several) (or sentencia, fallo criterio, tino,
;

responsibility, sohdaridad. sentir, opinión. According to


Joint-heir, «., coheredero. —
my , a mi juicio (or ver). To
Joint-responsibility, n., responsa- leave to one's dejar a su—

,

bilidad solidaria. criterio [or juicio). To pass


Joint-stock, n., fondo social, capi- pronunciar sentencia.
tal social. — bank, banco por Judicial, a., judicial. To take —
acciones. — compan}', com- proceedings, entablar demanda,
pañía por acciones, compañía proceder judicialmente.
[or sociedad) anónima, sociedad Judicious, a., juicioso, prudente.
en comandita. Jug, n., jarro, jarra, cacharro.
Joint-tenant, n., inquilino en Juggle, v., engañar, ñngir, hacer
común con otro, terrateniente trampas.
por indiviso. Juice, n., zumo, jugo, suco.
Jointly, adv., juntamente, unida- Juicy, a., jugoso, zumoso, sucu-
mente, de mancomún. and — lento.

430
Jul] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Kee

Julep, n., julepe. exactamente. — as it is, tal


Jumble, mezcla, confusión,
n., cual (está). — published,
enredo, embrollo, lío. acaba de salir a luz.
Jumble, v., mezclar, confundir. Justice, n., justicia, derecho. Court
Jump, «., salto, brinco. of —
, tribunal. of the peace, —
Jump, v., saltar, brincar. To — at, juez de paz, alcalde;
apresurarse a aceptar, aceptar Justifiable, a., justificable.
gustoso (oc gustosamente). To Justification, »., justificación.
— at a chance, aprovechar la Justify, v., justificar, sostener,
ocasión. To —
at conclusions, probar. To be justified in, tener
apresurarse a deducir, sacar derecho a. To oneself, —
conclusiones. justificarse.
Junction, n., junta, unión (rail.) ; Justly, adv., justamente, recta-
empalme, paraje de empalme, mente.
bifurcamiento. s, líneas de — Justness, n., justicia, equidad,
empalme empalme. precisión, exactitud.
Juncture,
;

«., juntura, coyuntura, Jut, v., sobresalir. To out, —


articulación, unión sazón, sobresalir.

;

oportunidad. Favorable Jute, n., yute cáñamo chino {oy de


;

oportunidad favorable. las Indias).


Junior, n., hijo, (el) menor a., ; Juvenile, n., joven a., juvenil, ;

más joven, más mozo más joven.



;

moderno. Mr. S., , Sr. S., Juxtaposition, n., yuxtaposición.


hijo.
Junior-partner, socio menosn.,
antiguo joven).
(or más Kaleidoscope, n., caleidoscopio.
Juniper, n., enebro. berries, — Kali, n., barrilla, hierba, álcali.
bayas de enebro. Kaolin, n., caolín.
Junk, n. (Nav.), junco. Kedge, n., anclote ancla pequeña.

;

Jurisdiction, «., jurisdicción. Keel, n., quilla. False zapata ,

Jurisprudence, n., jurisprudencia. (le quilla.


Juror, n., jurado. Keel, v.,surcar el mar, navegar.
Jury, n., jurado. To — over, dar carena.
Juryman. See Juror. Keelage, n., derecho de quilla,
Jurymast, n., bandola. quillaje.
Just, justo, equitativo, verda-
a., Keelson, «., sobrequilla.
dero recto, íntegro, honrado
; ; Keen, a., agudo, afilado
acre, ;

exacto, cabal adv., justamente, perspicaz, mordaz, penetrante.


;

exactamente, precisamente, ca- — prices, precios aquilatados


balmente. To have — received, {or escatimados). —est prices,
acabar de recibir. — possible, los precios más alambicados
muy posible. — as, al momento (or más baratos), los últimos
que, luego que, no bien en el precios. -To quote (prices), —
momento (preciso) en que.
;

— afinar los precios.


as much as, lo mismo que. — Keep, n., mantenimiento, manu-
now, ahora mismo, en este tencián cuidado.
;

momento, por ahora, por el Keep,u., tener, guardar, conservar,


momento. — precisamente. so, preservar, mantener, sostener,
— the same, precisamente lo continuar retener, quedarse
;

mismo exactamente igual. con, guardarse (to remain)


— the thing, eso convendrá
It is
;

mantenerse, sostenerse (to be


;

431
Eee] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Kin

preserved) conservarse cuidar, ; word, guardar su palabra. To —


proteger (to observe or follow) (someone) waiting, hacer es-
;

observar, cumplir. To a — perar {or aguardar). To the —


promise, cumplir una {or su) goods, quedarse con los géneros.
promesa. To accounts, — Keeper, n., defensor tenedor, ;

llevar cuentas. To -^ by one, guardián.


conservar {or guardar) entre Keeping, «., cargo cuidado,
I manos. To — - awa}^ mante- guarda.
;

nerse ausente. To back, —


-
Keg, n., cuñete, barril, bairilito.
retener, detener, ocultar, guar- Kermes, n., quermes ; coscoja.
dar, conservar retiaerse im- Kernel, »., almendra, meollo,
pedir reservar.
; To
;

books, — ;

pepita, grano, semilla.


llevar los libros de comercio. Kerosene, n., kerosina, kerosine
To — dry, preservar {or guar- petróleo.
;

darse) de la humedad. To — Kersey, n., buriel, burlete, rodete


down, sujetar rebajar {or de lana.
castigar) los precios. To
;

the — Kerseymere, n., casimir.


cash, ser cajero. To firm, — Kettle, n., caldera, caldero.
mantenerse firme {or bien). To Kettledrum, n., timbal, atabal.
— from, abstenerse de, guar- Key, n., llave (cipher ;
) clave ; —
darse de, arredrar de, impedir, tecla (of pianoforte or type-
dejar de. To —
going, conti- writer). Door— llave de
— picaporte.
,

nuar (to employ) dar trabajo puerta. Latch


a. To
;

— low (prices), mante- False (or skeleton)— ganzúa, ,

— maestra. —
,

nerse bajos. To in, reprimir, llave ring, anillo


contener. To in mind, — pai'a llaves.Screw — de llave
— Under lock and —
,

acordarse de. To in sight (or tuerca.


view), tener presente, no perder bajo llave.
de \dsta. To —
in repair, man- Key-board, n., teclado.
tener en buen estado. To in — Khaki, a., caqui, kaki.
suspense, entretener. To — Kick, n., puntapié, patada, coz.
off, tener a raya, mantenerse Kld, n., cabrito cabritilla (skin).
a distancia, impedir, tener — ;

gloves, guantes de cabritilla.


alejado. To on, con- — — boots, botas de tafilete. —
tinuar, ir adelante, proseguir, shoes, zapatos de cabritilla {or
adelantar. To —
on hand, con- tafilete).
servar. To —
out, impedir que Kidney, n., riñon. beans, —
entre ; mantenerse fuera. To judías, habichuelas, frijoles.
— out oí debt, evitar contraer Kilderkin, «., medio barril.
deudas. To —
out of, privar de. Kill, v., matar.
To — secret, guardar secreto. Kiln, n., horno. — dried, secado
To — out of sight, esconder, al homo.
mantenerse oculto tenerse a Kilogram, n., kilogramo, quilo-
un lado. To — to (terms, ;

etc.), gramo.
adherirse a, atenerse a limi- Kilolitre, n., kilolitro.
— rising, encarecer
;

tarse a. To Kilometre, n., kilómetro.


continuamente. To — up, man- Kilt, n., refajo.
tener, sostener las apariencias. Kin, n., parentesco parientes
To — well, conservarse bien. To género. Next of
;

— pariente
;

— within a limit, sostenerse más cercano.


,

dentro de un límite. To one's — Kind, n., clase, especie, género.


432
Kin] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Kno


— —
naturaleza a., ; bondadoso, cuchillo de postre.
, Pen
amable, bené\olo, afable, favo- cortaplumas. Pocket na-
— —
,

rable. In en especie, en vaja. Table cuchillo de


— —
, ,

naturaleza. To be so as to mesa. board, tablero para


.... tener la bondad de, ser- fregar cuchillos.

cleaner, —
virse. Your —
letter, su atenta limpiador de cuchillos, limpia-
carta. Your —
ofier, su amable cuchillos. —
grinder, amolador
ofei'ta. —
protection (or recep- de cuchillos.
tion), favorable {or buena) Knit, v., enlazar, hacer malla,
acogida. Your order, su — hacer punto de aguja, entrete-
apreciable [or estimado) pedido. jer. — stockings, medias de
— regards, con memorias
-

With punto.
(or recuerdos) reciba Vd. el; Knitted stuffs, n.pL, tejido de
afectuoso saludo de. . . . punto de media, obra de punto
Kindle, v., encender, incendiar, (or hilaza).
inflamar arder. Knitting, n., punto de media.
;

Kindly, adv., benignamente. •


— work, obra de punto. —
send, sírva.se (or sírvanse) en- needle, aguja de hacer medias,
viar. aguja de malla. yarn, hilo —
Kindness, n., amabilidad, bondad, para calcetar. machine, —
obsequio, complacencia, aten- máquina para hacer calcetas.
ción, fineza, benevolencia. To Knob, n., botón, perilla; manecilla.
have the —
tener la bondad,
, Knock, v., chocar, golpear. To
servirse. down, derribar adjudicar. To
Kindred, n. See Kin. — down to the highest bidder,

;

King, n., rey. rematar al mejor postor. To


Kingdom, n., reino. off, (to cesar, descon-
cease)
Kiosk, quiosco.
n., kiosco, tinuar, suspender el trabajo (a
Kit, n., aparejo, apresto, equipo. price) rebajar, descontar. To
;


— bag, saco. about, vagar.
Kitchen, n., cocina. range, Knocker, n., aldaba, llamador.
fogón a la inglesa. — utensils, Knot, n., nudo, milla enredo.
— nudo ñojo. Running
;

batería de cocina. Loose ,

Kite, n., cometa. (or slip)— nudo corredizo.


saber, conocer. To —
,

Knack, n., maña, destreza, habi- Know, v.,


lidad, gracia, don. about, saber To — about de. all
Knacker, n., desollador. it,saberlo todo. To — saber of,
Knapsack, n., moclüla. de, tener noticia de, estar
Knave, n., bribón, picaro. informado de constar. As

;

Knavery, n., picardía, bellaquería, far as we


según creemos.
one —
,

bribonada, travesura. To let hacer (le) saber,


Knead, v., amasar. pasar(le) aviso. To person-
,


Knee, n., rodilla (Mech.) curva, ally, conocer personalmente.
codo. cap, rodillera.
;

To —
by sight, conocer de vista.
Knickerbockers, n., calzón corto, We don't —
where we are (or
pantalón corto. how we stand, what to do, or
Knick-knack, n., bujería, juguete, how to act), no sabemos a qué
bagatela, fruslería. atenernos. You — well enough •

Knife, n., cuchillo, cuchilla, na- (quite or only too well), ya Vds.
vaja. Carving trinchante, — , conocen demasiado. Well n, —
cuchillo de trinchar. Dessert acreditado, bien sabido, muy
433
Kno] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Lag

conocido. To be n as, ser — Lac, n., laca. — dye, laca de


conocido por. To —
a language, tinte.
poseer una lengua. Lace, n., encaje, blonda, punto,
Knowingly, adv., hábilmente a randa, pasamano, galón cor- ;


;

sabiendas, de intento, adrede. dón, cuerda. Boot (or shoe) -,

Knowledge, n., conocimiento, cordón [or cuerda) para zapatos


creencia, saber. Not to our — (S.A.) pasador para zapatos.
;

no que sepamos. A general — —goods, géneros de punto.


conocimientos generales. With- Neck— collar, gargantilla.
— — curtain,
,

out his sin su conocimiento, cortina de blonda.


sin saberlo
,

(él). — of business, Brussels — punto de Bruselas.


conocimientos mercantiles. — Point — punto. Cotton —
,

Gold — galón
,

of trade, conocimiento del ne- encaje inglés.


gocio. To my there is — de Pillow — randa.
oro.

,

Silk
— encaje de
. . . ,
,

me consta que hay seda. frilling,


vuelos de encaje. — industry,
. . . ,

Known, a., conocido, sabido, re-


conocido. To make hacer — industria encajera. — maker, •


,

saber, participar. To be cordonero encajero, pasama-


nero. — work, blonda encaje,
;

ser muy conocido (or acredi-


tado). As is well como es — , pasamanería. — worker, ran-
bien sabido, como ya se sabe. dera, encajera.
Knuckle, n., nudillo ; articula- Lace, V., abrochar, atar, encor-
ción, juntura. donar enlazar galonear, pa-
Knuckle, v., someterse. To — samanar.
; ;

down, someterse, rendirse. Lack, n., falta, carencia, necesi-


Kodak, n., cámara fotográfica dad. —
of confidence, falta de
kodak.
;

confianza. of money, falta —


de dinero.
Lack, v., carecer, necesitar, faltar,

Label, «., rótulo, etiqueta, mem- escasear.


brete, letrero. Laconic, a., lacónico, breve, con-
Label, v., rotular, poner etiquetas ciso.
(or rótulos) designar, clasificar.
; Laequer, «., barniz.
Laboratory, n., laboratorio. Lacquer, v., barnizar.
Laborious, a., laborioso trabajoso, Lacteal, a., lácteo.
penoso, difícil. Lactometer, n., lactómetro, galac-
Labour, n., trabajo, labor, pena ;
tómetro.
maniobra, mano de obra, Lad, n., mozo, joven, muchacho.
obreros. Board of —
ministerio Ladder, «., escuela. Rope —
del trabajo. —
trouble(s), la
,

escala de cuerda(s).

cuestión obrera. —
exchange, Lade, v., cargar, embarcar. n in
bolsa del trabajo. saving, bulk, cargado a granel.
que ahorra trabajo. Lading, n., carga, cargamento,
Labour, v., trabajar, labrar, flete, cargazón. See Bill.
afanarse, esforzarse (a ship) Ladle, «., cucharón, cuchara
balancear, trabajar. To
;

— grande.
under a misapprehension, pade- Lady, n., señora, dama. — short-
cer [or adolecer) un error. See hand writer, (señorita) taquí-
Impression. grafa. — typist, (señorita)
Labourer, «., peón, gañán, jor- mecanógrafa, dactilógrafa.
nalero, trabajador, labrador. Lager. See Beer.
434
Lak] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Laf

Lake, laguna.
n., lago, descanso de escalera. cer- —
Lamb, cordero, borrego.
«., — tificate, certificado de desem-
skins, corderinas, pieles de barque. —
stage, desembarca-
cordero, añinos. dero, muelle flotante. weight, —
Lamb's wool, lana de cordero, peso de descarga.
lana añina. Landscape, n., país, paisaje.
Lame, a., cojo imperfecto, de- Language, n., lengua, idioma
;

fectuoso, frivolo, malo. — lenguaje (mode of expression).


;

duck (S.E.), especulador que — master, maestro de lenguas.


no cumple sus compromi- Lane, n., calle, callejuela.
sos. Languid, a., lánguido, débil, ñaco,
Lament, v., lamentar, lamentarse. (sale) moroso, flojo triste. ;

Lamentable, a., lamentable, la- Languídness, n., languidez, floje-


mentoso, deplorable, lasti- dad.
moso. Languish, v., languidecer, descae-
Lamp, lámpara, quinqué.
n., — cer, enflaquecer.
black, humo
de pez, negro de Lantern, «., linterna, farol. Magic
humo hollín de resina. — — linterna mágica. maker, —
;

lighter, farolero, lamparero. — ,

linternero.
maker, lamparista. oil, — Lap, n., regazo (fold) pliegue.
aceite para lámparas. shade, — ;

Lap, v., (to roll or fold) arrollar,


pantalla (de lámpara). wick, — envolver, doblar.
torcida, mecha. Lapel, «., solapa.
Lance, n., lanza, lanceta. Lapidary, a. & n., lapidario.
Lance, v., lancear. Lapis Lazuli, «., lapislázuli.
Lancet, n., lanceta. wintlow, — Lappet, n., falda muselina.
;

ventana triangular. Embroidered — -, gasa bordada.


Land, «., tierra, terreno, país, Lapse, caída, desliz, lapso,
n.,
suelo. By —
por tierra. To transcurso yerro, falta. of —
go on — ,

tomar tierra, ir a
;

time, lapso (or transcurso) de



,

tierra, desembarcar. agent, tiempo.


corredor de fincas rurales. — Lapse, v., deslizarse ; caducar (to
breeze, viento {oy brisa) de expire).
tierra. —lady, arrendadora,
— Lapsus. See Slip.
ama, huéspeda, patrona. lord, Larboard, n., babor. quarter, —
propietario, huésped, casero, cuadra de babor. watch, —
patrón. mark, — mojón,
— guardia de babor. See Port.
marca, señal, hito, límite. Larceny, n., ratería, hurto.
owner, hacendado, propietario. Larch, n. (tree), alerce, lárice.
— surveyor, agrimensor. tax, — Lard, n., manteca de puerco.
impuesto territorial, impuesto Larder, «., despensa.
de arraigo, tributo sobre Large, a., grande, largo, cuantioso,
tierras. importante, considerable, abun-
Land, v., desembarcar, descargar, dante, extenso. Business at —
poner en tierra. los negocios en general. At —
Landed, a., desembarcado hacen- a lo largo, por extenso, en
dado, inmueble. property, — ;

general (free) libre, en libertad.


bienes inmuebles fincas, bienes — ;

crop, cosecha abundante.



raices.
;

— lot, partida cuantiosa.



Landing, desembarque, desem-
«., means, recursos suficientes.
barcación, descarga rellano. ; quantity, cantidad crecida. —
435
Lar] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Law

purchases, grandes compras. recientemente, últimamente, de


— svim, suma crecida. — stock, poco (tiempo) acá, de poco
existencia cuantiosa. See Scale. tiempo a esta parte. Too —
Largely, adv., largamente, amplia-
mente, mucho, de mucho ;
demasiado tarde. My
el que fué mi socio.
partner
secre-
—— -

(fully or in detail) detallada- tary, secretario que fué. It is


mente, por extenso en gran ; too — ,
ya es tarde.
parte, poderosamente, en gran Lately, últimamente, re-
adv.,
escala. This is due to, esto — • cientemente, hace poco {nr
se debe en gran parte a. algunos días).
Largeness, n., grandor, extensión, Lateness, «., tardanza, retardo ;

amplitud. tiempo avanzado ; lo avanzado.


Lark, n., alondra, calandria. Later, adv. & a., más tarde, más
Lash, n., latigazo. reciente. on, después, más —
Last, a., último, postrero, pasado, tarde. Sooner or tarde o — ,

próximo pasado, anterior. The temprano.


— but one, el penúltimo. At Latest, a. & adv., (el) último,
— por fin, al fin, al cabo, final- últimamente. At — a más
,

mente, últimamente. During tardar. — edition,


,

última
the — month or two (or so), edición. — novelty, última
durante los últimos (pocos) novedad.
meses. —
day of the month, Lath, n., lata, listón varilla.
el último del mes. month, — Lathe, n., torno.
;

el mes pasado {or finado). — Latitude, n., latitud, extensión,


night,anoche. — week, la tolerancia.
semana pasada. Latter, a., posterior, reciente,
Last, n., (of a shoemaker) último. The éste, el último. — ,

horma. Lattice, n., celosía, enrejado,


Last, z/., durar, permanecer; con- rastel. —
work, enrejado.
-

servarse, guardarse, sostenerse. Laudanum, n., láudano.


Lasting, a., duradero, durable, Laugh, v., reír. To — at, reírse de.
perdurable, permanente, con- Laughter, «., risa, risada.
stante n., (textile)
; sempi- Launch, n., lancha, chalupa ;

ternas carro. botadura al agua.


;

Latch, n., aldaba, picaporte. — Launch, v., lanzar (echar or botar)


key, llave de picaporte, ganzúa, al agua arrojarse, echarse
; ;

picaporte. extenderse, lanzarse, dilatarse.


Late, a., tardo, lento, tardío, Launching, n., botadura.
último, reciente, remoto, atra- Laundry, n., lavadero lavado y ;

sado extinguido (house), fi-


; planchado.
nado, difunto (deceased) adv., Laurel, n., laurel.
tarde. To be estar atrasado — ,
;

Lavatory, n., lavatorio, lavadero.


{or demorado), ser
{or llegar) Lavender, n., espliego, alhucema,
tarde traer. días de lavanda, lavándula. oil, —
retraso.
;


in the year, al fin
. . .

aceite de espliego. water, —


del año. It was in the season, — agua de lavanda.
la estación estaba ya adelan- Lavish, pródigo, profuso.
a.,
tada. — of ... antes de Lavish, malgastar, prodigar,
v.,
— , . . .

To work trabajar hasta disipar, gastar con profusión.


después de horas.
,

— delivery, Law, n., ley, derecho. Commercial


entrega atrasada. Oí — — derecho comercial, derecho
,

436
Law] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Lea

mercantil. To go to apelar— {or estadía), días de plancha {or


— —
,

a las leyes. To go to with one, estarías). Extra , sobre-


poner pleito a uno. By en — estadías.

,

justicia, según la ley. By Lay-figure, M., maniquí, [ociosidad


reglamento. Common de- — , Laziness, n., holgazanería, pereza.
recho común, derecho de gentes. Layer, v., capa.
Civil — derecho civil.
,
— Lazy, a., holgazán, perezoso,
charges (costs or expenses), ocioso, haragán.
ga.st os judiciales. — oí nations, Lead, n., (metal) plomo sonda.
derecho de gentes. — courts, Reñned —
plomo dulce {or
;

tribunales. afinado). Red


,

minio, —

,

Lawful, a., legal, legítimo, lícito. azarcón. Sugar of azúcar ,

Lawn, n., prado, césped (textile) de plomo, acetato de plomo.


linón. — mower, cortadora de
;

^\^lite — albayalde, cerusa,


césped. blanco de
,

plomo. mine,—
Lawsuit, n., pleito, proceso, causa. mina de plomo. — stamp,
Lawyer, n., abogado, letrado. sello de plomo. Black — pencil,
Lax, a., laxo, suelto, flojo, moroso ;
lápiz. — s for pencils, mineral
vago, indeterminado. de plomo para lápices.
Lay, v., poner, colocar, fijar Lead, «., iniciativa, delantera.
tender, echar. To aside, — ;

To take the tomar la inicia- — ,

desechar, poner a un lado, tiva {or la delantera) .

separar, reservar, poner a parte. Lead, v., conducir, guiar. To to, —


To — before, presentar, exponer conducir a, dar lugar a, inducir
a la vista, desplegar, mostrar, a, servir de base. To to —
manifestar. To —
by, reservar, expect, inclinar {or llevar) a
guardar, conservar, ahorrar, creer. To —
to believe, hacer
poner a un lado. To at one — creer. -
To
the way, dar el —
side; See To by. To — down, — ejemplo, tomar la delantera. To
sentar, establecer, apostar, po- —
into, introducir, hacer caer
ner en depósito. To claim, — — en. To —
to nothing, no con-
-
-

reclamar, pretender. To ducir a nada, reducirse a nada.


flat, igualar, allanar poner a Leaded, a., emplomado, plomado.
plano. To— hold of, asir,
;

Leaden, a., de plomo, aplomado.


agarrar, echar mano de, apro- — pipe, tubo {or cañería) de
piarse. To — hands on, echar plomo.
la mano a. To — in, atesorar, Leader, «., guía, conductor, jefe,
comprar. To — an embargo, capitán, caudillo (article) artí-
embargar. To — on,
;

aplicar, culo de fondo.


imponer. To — out, gastar, Leadership, n., dirección, jefa-
emplear, desembolsar ajustar, tura.
desplegar. To —
;

disponer de, Leading, a., principal, primero n.,


out money, disponer de dinero. guía, conducción. article, — ;

To — out money at interest, artículo de más salida (in


poner dinero a interés. To — newspaper) artículo de fondo.
;

up, guardar, acumular, ateso- Lea!, n., hoja, rama. Gold —


rar, amontonar. To be laid up, hoja pan) de oro oro batido
{or

.
;

(to be ill) guardar cama ser gold, oro en panes {or hojas).
desarmado (a ship). To the —
;

— tobacco, tabaco en rama.


blame on, echar la culpa a. — oí a table, hoja de mesa.
Lay-days, n.pl., días de demora Over the —
a la vuelta. ,

437
Lea] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Loa

Leafy, a., frondoso, hojoso. becerro, becerrillo. Dressed —


Leaflet, n., hojilla, hojuela. cuero adobado. Morocco —
League, n., (union) liga, alianza, tafilete, marroquí. Patent —
unión ; (distance) legua, tres charol. Wash gamuza. —
millas. To be in -, estar {or — — cloth, tela de cuero, pelle-
,

jionerse) de acuerdo. jería. — dresser, curtidor,


Leak, n., rendija (Naut.) vía de pellejero.— merchant, merca-
agua. To spring a
;

abrirse — der de cueros corambres). [or


Russian — cuero de Rusia,
,

una vía (or entrada) de agua,


de Rusia. —
,

hacer agua. piel correa, strap,


Leak, v., gotear, rezumarse (casks, banda de cuero. — trade,
etc.) (Naut.) hacer agua. To comercio de cueros. Book in

;

out (a secret), divulgarse (un — binding, en libro


secreto). piel.
Leakage, n., derrame, merma, Leatherette, «., cuero, artificial.
goteo. Leave, n., permiso, licencia, auto-
Leaky, a., roto. To be — , rezu- rización, franquicia. To beg —
marse (Naut.) hacer agua. pedir permiso permitirse. To
Lean,
;

a., flaco, magro. give —


dar permiso, autorizar.
;



,

Lean, apoyarse, inclinarse. To


v., To take despedirse. ,

— against, recostarse contra,


— taking, despedida.
apoj'arse en, arrimarse a. To Leave, v., dejar, permitir aban- ;

to, apoyar, inclinarse, recos- donar salir, quitar, marchar,


tarse. To —
upon, descansar en.

;

ponerse en camino, zarpar (a


Leap, n., salto. By s and bounds, steamer). I — it to you (or to
rápidamente, a pasos agigan- your discretion), me remito a
tados. Vd. (lo) dejo a su buen juicio
;

]jeap, V., saltar, brincar. (a su criterio, discreción or arbi-


Leap-year, n., año bisiesto. trio). I — it to you to ... dejo
Learn, v., aprender, saber, recibir a Vd. el que (subj.).
,

To —
una noticia. We that, sabe- — alone, dejar no tocar. ; To be
mos que, nos consta que, reci- left, quedar. We have none left,
bimos la noticia de que. . . . no nos queda nada {or ninguno).
Learned, a., docto, erudito, sabio. To be left till called for, en la
Learner, n., tirón, escolar, estu- To
lista del correo. for one's —
diante, aprendiz, principiante. account, dejar por su cuenta.
Lease, n., arriendo, contrato de To —
behind, dejar atrás. To
arriendo, arrendamiento. On —

much to be desired, dejar
— ,en arriendo. and good- — mucho que desear. To — off,
will, incidentes de comercio. cesar, descontinuar
dejar el
Lease,ii., arrendar, dar en arriendo. trabajo. To in one's hands,— ;

Leasehold, «., contrato de arren- dejar en su poder. To open, —


damiento a., arrendado. dejar en suspenso dejar sin
Least, a.
;

adv., mínimo, (el)


Si saldar. To out, omitir, — ;

menor menos. At al — suprimir, olvidar, excluir. To



; ,

menos, a lo menos, por lo over, dejar. To be left over,


menos, cuando menos. Not in quedar, sobrar. To to (to —
the —
ni en lo más mínimo
,

— ;
bequeath), dejar a, legar a.
de ninguna manera. The To —
unpaid, dejar sin saldar.
that ... lo menos que. To —
word, dejar dicho.

. . .

Leather, n., cuero, piel. Calí Leaves, n., hojas, ramas. Marbled
438
Lea] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Les

(or gilt) —
cortes jaspeados
, Legatee, n., legatario.
(or dorados). Legible, a., legible.
Leavings, n.pL, sobras, relieves, Legislate, v., legislar.
desechos, desperdicios sobra. ; Legislation, «., legislación.
Lecture, n., discurso, conferencia. Legitimacy, n., legitimidad, legali-
Ledger, n., libro mayor. To ba- dad.
lance the —
saldar el libro Legitimate, a., legítimo, legal,

,

mayor. To post the pasar ,


lícito.
(or sentar) los asientos (or Leggings, n.pL, polainas, guarda-
partidas) al libro mayor. — piernas.
balance, balance del libro Leisure, n., ocio, tiempo des-
mayor. ocupado, tiempo. At des- — ,

Lee, n., sotavento. pacio, con sosiego desocu-


Lee-side, «., banda de sotavento. pado. —
hours, horas desocu-
;

Leeward, a., sotavento. To — padas (or perdidas), horas de


a sotavento. ocio.
Leeway, «., abatimiento, deriva. Lemon, n., limón. Candied —
Leech, n., sanguijuela. peel, cascara de limón, acitrón.
Left, a., izquierdo, siniestro. On Lemonade, n., limonada.
the — (hand), a la izquierda.

Lend, v., prestar, dar.
To the a la izquierda. See

-, Lender, n., prestador (money
Leave. — prestamista.
)
;

Left-hand, n., mano izquierda. Length, n., longitud, largura,


Left-handed, a., zurdo. largo, medida ; tiro, metraje,
Left-off, a., desechado, puesto a yardaje, pieza, (of cloth),
un lado. — clothes, ropa vieja extensión eslora (of a ship).

;

(or usada). At al fin, finalmente, en


,

Leg, n., pierna pata (of furni- conclusión (fully) de lleno, en



; ; ;

ture) pie caña (of a stocking). (oy por) extenso. At full a lo


Legacy, n.,
;

legado, herencia, largo. A (great) of time, — ,

manda. mucho (or largo) tiempo. Two


Legal, a., legal,

legítimo, lícito. feet in — dos pies de largo.

,

To seek aid, acudir a las Dress corte para traje.


leyes. —
action, pleito. — ,

Lengthen, v., alargar, extender,


claim, reclamación legal. prolongar, dilatar alargarse,

course, vía de derecho. dilatarse. To — -


;

out, estirar,
currency, moneda corriente. dilatar, alargar.
— measures, vía de derecho. Lengthwise, adv., a lo largo, en
— sentence, sentencia legal. sentido longitudinal.
— tender, moneda corriente. Lengthy, a., largo, extenso, dila-
To take —
proceedings, enta- tado.
blar demanda, instruir causa, Leniency, n., indulgencia.
proceder legalmente. docu- — • Lenient, a., indulgente, compla-
ment, auto. ciente, clemente, benigno.
Legality, w., legalidad, legitimidad. Leño, n., linó, rengue.
Legalise, v., legalizar, autorizar, Lens, n., lente.
legitimar. Lentil, n., lenteja.
Legalisation, «., legalización, au- Less, a. & adv., menor, menos,
torización. inferior. discount, — menos
Legally, adv., legalmente, judicial- (or deducido) el descuento. —
mente. duties, menos log derechos.
439
Les] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Lia

— good, menos bueno. To pay Letter-carrier, n., cartero.


— pagar devengar) menos {or Letter-case, n., cartera, carpeta
Of — value
, ;

redituar menos. caja de tipos.


de menos To grow — valor. Letter-copying-book, copiador
To make —
n.,
disminuirse. (de cartas).
aminorar, disminuir. Letter-flle, n. See File.
Lessee, arrendatario.
«., Letter-founder, n., fundidor de
Lessen, v., disminuir, aminorar, letras {or tipos).
minorar, acortar bajar, ir en ; Letter-foundry, n., fundición de
baja, disminuirse, mermar. tipos {or caracteres de imprenta)
Lesson, n., lección, enseñanza, Letter-paper, n., papel de cartas.
instrucción. Letter-press, n., obra impresa,
Lest, conj., por miedo de, de impresión tipográfica, prensa
miedo que, para que no. de copiar.
Let, v., dejar, permitir, conceder ; Letter-scales, n., balanza para
arrender, alquilar (for hire). pesar cartas.
To — (or it is to —
se alquila ; Letter-weight, n., pisapapeles.
está por alquilar.
)

To us
,

— Lettering, n., letrero, inscripción,


have, cedernos, mandarnos, en- rótulo, estampilla.
viarnos, pasarnos, suministrar- Letters patent, n.pl., letras pa-
nos. To —
know, hacer saber, tentes título de privilegio.
avisar, advertir, participar, ha-
;

Levant, n., levante, oriente. —


cer presente, dar a conocer. trade, comercio de levante.
To —
alone, dejar en paz, dejar Level, a., llano, igual nivelado,
solo. To by lease, dar en — a nivel n., nivel, llano, lla-
;

arriendo. To down, dejar — ;

nura, plano, superficie, ras


caer, bajar. To go, dejar — igualdad de rango. [allanar.
;

ir, soltar ceder. To — in, Level, w., nivelar, igualar, aplanar.


dejar entrar, admitir.
;

To — Lever, n., palanca (Mech.) incen- ;

loose, soltar, aflojar, desatar. tivo, poder ; escape de reloj


To — out, dejar salir, soltar, — scales, romana báscula. —.

hacer salir, arrendar, alquilar ;


watch, reloj de cilindro {or de
divulgar. escape) .

Letter, n., carta letra, carácter. Leverage, n., juego de palancas,


By —
por carta. Dead
,
car-
;

— , poder, fuerza de una palanca.


ta que no ha podido ser distri- Levy, v., embargar, imponer,
buida. —
of advice, carta de recaudar hacer leva, exigir.
aviso. —
clip, sujetapapeles, To — ;

taxes, imponer {or recau-


agarradera para cartas. of — dar) contribuciones. To a —
condolence, carta de pésame. protest, extender una protesta.
— of credit, carta de crédito. Liability, n., responsabilidad, com-
— of introduction, carta de promiso, deuda pasiva pasivo.
recomendación. Prepaid — Joint — responsabilidad soli-
;


,

carta franqueada. Registered daria. Limited companj',


— carta certificada. To the — compañía de responsabilidad

,

a la letra, al pie de la letra. limitada. Without sin ,

Letter-bag, n., saco de correspon- compromiso, sin perjuicio.


dencia. Liabilities,n.pl., pasivo, deudas,
Letter-book, n., copiador de cartas. obligaciones. To meet one's —
Letter-box, n., buzón, caja para satisfacer sus deudas, hacer
tartas taquilla. ; frente a sus compromisos.

440
Lia] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Líg

Liable, a., expuesto, sujeto, res- bote {or lancha) salvavidas {or
ponsable, propenso. To be — j

de salvamento) buoy, boya —


to, estar sujeto {or expuesto) a.
¡

salvavidas, guindola.
.

insur- — —

'

To be for, ser responsable de. anee, seguro sobre la vida.



'

To be to duty (or duties), insurance company, compañía


devengar derechos. I de seguro sobre la vida. —
Libel, n., libelo. interest, renta {or hacienda)
Libel, v., difamar, calumniar, vitalicia, usufructo. preser- —
denigrar, infamar. ver,salvavidas. — size, (de)
Libellous, a., infamatorio, difa- tamaño natural. —time, vida,
matorio. el tiempo de la \-ida. To the — •,

Liberal, a., liberal, generoso, dadi- a lo vivo.


voso, bueno. Lifeless, a., muerto, inanimado,
Liberality, n., liberalidad, genero- falto de fuerza {or vigor), flojo.
sidad. Lift, n., ascensor ; ele\'ador
Liberate, v., libertar, librar. (Amer.) ; alza.
Liberty, n., libertad, facultad, per- Lift, w., alzar, elevar, levantar. To
miso, licencia, franquicia. To
I

— up, alzar, elevar, levantar.


be (quite) at —
-to ... ser ,
i

Light, n., luz vela, lámpara,


;

(muy) dueño de poder tener farol, bujía; a., ligero, leve,


permiso de. To take the to
; ;

— liviano, diáfano claro (colour),



;

.... tomarse la libertad de flojo. In that , desde {or


permitirse. At libre. To — ;

bajo) este punto de vista.


leave ... at to ... —
dejar
,

, In the right — -, tal como es,


... en libertad para. en claro, claramente. To bring
Library, n., biblioteca, librería.
. . .

to — descubrir. To throw —

,

Licence, n., licencia, permiso, pa- on, aclarar. Electric luz


tente, cédula, autorización, tí- eléctrica. To make of, hacer — ,

tulo. Wine (or spirit) — poco caso de, burlarse de. —


licencia de vino {or de espíritus). brown, castaño claro. —
Export — ,
permiso de salida. weight, peso falso

poco peso. ;

License, v.. licenciar, dar licencia in weight, de poco peso.


{or permiso), autorizar ; dar — coloured, de color claro.
cédula {or privilegio). Light, v., encender, alumbrar,
Licit, a., lícito. iluminar.
Licorice. See Liquorice. Lighten, v., (a vessel) alijar,
Lid, n., tapa. aligerar ; iluminar, alumbrar ;

Lie, n., (untruth) mentira; lejía. relampaguear.


Lio,?;., estar, estar situado, encon- Lighter, n., alijador ;
gabarra,
trarse, descansar, yacer, echarse ; lancha, lanchón, chata, barcaza.
(to tell a lie) mentir. It — — company, empresa de lan-
with you, le toca {or corres- chas, [chaje, alijo.
ponde) a usted. To over, — Lighterage, «., gabarraje, lan-
quedar en suspenso, quedar. Lighting, n., iluminación, alum-
See Idle, Alongside.
,

brado. Electric alumbrado — ,

Lien, n., derecho de detenci(Sn. eléctrico.


Lieu. See Instead. Lighthouse, n., faro, fanal. —
Life, n., vida animación. For charges (or dues), derechos de
— por toda la vida.
,
;

an- — faro.
nuity, renta vitalicia. belt, Lightning, n., relámpago, rayo.
cintura salvavidas. -— -boat. — conductor, pararrayos.
441
Lig] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Lin

Lightly, ligeramente, leve-


adv., Limited, a., limitado, fijado. —
mente fácilmente. ; company, compañía en coman-
Lightness, n., levedad, ligereza. dita. See Liability.
Like, a., semejante, parecido, Limp, a., débil, flexible, fofo.
igual adv., como, a la par
; Line, línea, raya, renglón,
n.,
que 71., semejante, semejanza. artículo, partida, lote, pedido
To be
;

(or look) — pare::erse a. ramo, fila, vía línea ecuatorial.


;


;
,

Like, v., querer, amar gustar, In our de nuestro ramo. It



,
;

agradar, estar contento [or con- is not in (or it is out of) our
tentarse) con. As you como — , no pertenece a nuestro ramo,

usted quiera (or guste) como ; no entra en nuestro ramo.
más le acomode [or convenga). of goods, renglón, línea, partida,
I would —
to know, quisiera lote, artículo. To write (or send)

saber me sería grato [or me a — (or a few escribir —


;

interesa) saber. They do just as


s),
cuatro renglones. To draw a —
they — , hacen lo que
— les da la between, hacer una línea di\d-

gana. To be d, gustar, soria entre. Black
agradar. To — better, gustar falsilla. — .

of action, modo de
-s, . .

más ;
preferir. proceder, sistema. of busi- —
Likelihood, n., probabiUdad, vero- ness, ramo de negocios, ramo.
similitud, posibilidad. Shipping — , ramo de exporta-
Likely, a., probable, verosímil ción. — of steamers, linea de
apto, a propósito, idóneo adv., ;
;

vapores. Trunk línea — ,

probablemente. principal. See Water.


Likeness, n., semejanza, igualdad, Line, v., linear, alinear forrar,
retrato fiel. aforrar, vestir. Tin d, forrado — ;

Liking, n., gusto, agrado, afecto, de hoja delata. d with (or in), —
inclinación, deseo. forrado en [or de). d with —
Likewise, adv., asimismo, también, fur, forrado de piel.
además, igualmente. Lineal, a., lineal. measure, —
Lilac, n., lila. medida lineal [or de longitud).
Lily, n., lirio, azucena. Linear, a., lineal.
Limb, n., miembro. Linen, n., lienzo, ropa lino ; ;

Limber, n., avantrén de cureña, gante a., de de lino. hilo,


armón. Bleached
;

— , lienzo blanqueado.
Lime, n., cal lima. -juice, — Unbleached — lienzo crudo.
zumo de lima.s. kiln, calera,
;

— cambric,
,

olán batista, cam-


horno de cal. stone, piedra — bra3^ — cloth, lienzo. — col-
caliza. — tree, tilo, lima. — lars and cufís, cuellos y puños
water, agua de cal.


wood, de hilo. — handkerchief,
madera de
xdva. Slaked
tilo.

Quick cal
cal apagada.
— , pañuelo de
lencero,
hilo.
mercader de
draper,
lienzos,
Limit, «., límite lindero, linde,
,

Bed —sábanas. Irish —


raya, confín.
; ,

lienzo de Irlanda. — trade,


Limit, v., limitar, fijar, restringir
— ;
lencería. Table mantelería, — ,

poner limite a. To (one) to a alemanisco.


price, limitar (a uno) a un {or en Liner, n., paquebote, trasatlántico.
el) precio, fijar (a uno) un precio Linguist, n., lingüista.
poner límite.
;

Lining, n., forro percalina. —


Limitation, n., limitación, modi- of fur, forro de piel.
;

— s,

ficación, restricción. percalina para forros.


442
Lin I
ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [lioa

Link, eslabón, anillo de cadena,


«., Litigate, v., litigar.
cadena enlace, vínculo.
;
— Litigation, «., litigio, pleitos.
motion, cuadrante de la corre- Litigious, a., litigioso, contencioso,
dera. Sleeve or cuff s, — pleitista.
gemelos, botones botona.dura. ; Little, a. ev adv., pequeño, chico,
Linl{, V., enlazar, unir, encadenar, corto, escaso, breve, débil
eslabonar. poco. — by — poco a poco,
;

Linoleum, w., linóleo, linoleum. gradualmente. A


,

— , un poco.
Linotype, n., linotipia. — or nothing, poco o nada.
Linseed, n., linaza. cake, torta Live, v., vivir morar, habitar,
(or pasta) de lino. -meal, — residir. To —
;

at, habitar en.


— To — •

mantenerse
harina de linaza.
aceite de linaza.
-oil,
con,
on, vivir de,
contentarse con. To —
Lint, n., hilas, hilaza lino. from hand to mouth, vivir al
Lion, n., león.
;

día. To —
above (or beyond)
Lip, n., labio. one's means, gastar más de lo
Liquefy, v., licuar ; liquidarse, que (uno) gana. Short- d, —
derretirse. fugaz.
Liqueur, n., licor. Live, a., vivo. — stock, ganado,
Liquid, «., licor, liquido a., ; ganadería.
liquido, fluido. Livelihood, n., vida, manteni-
Liquidate, v., liquidar, ajustar. miento, subsistencia. To gain
Liquidation, n., liquidación, amor- a — ganar la vida, ganar con
tización. In —
en liquidación, ,
,

que vivir, ganar el pan.


liquidando. Lively, a., vivo, animado.
Liquidator, n., liquidador, síndico. Livery, n., librea.
Liquor, n., licor. Living, n., vida, subsistencia;
Liquorice, n., regaliz, orozuz. a., vivo. To earn a ganarse —
Spanish —
zumo de orozuz. la vida.
,


,

List, n., lista, catálogo, listín, nota Lloyd's, del Lloyd. agent,
rango (selvage) orla, cenefa
;

agente del Lloyd. list, —


listón.
;

— of subscribers, lista
;

lista del Lloyd. register, —


de suscritores. Freight — registro del Lloyd. certifi- —
sobordo, manifiesto. See Price, cate, certificado del Lloyd.
Shipping. Load, n., carga, peso. Cart- —
List, v., registrar dar carena al carretada. Ship cargamento —

,
;

buque. de un buque. Boat barcada.



,

Listen, escuchar, atender


v., (a), línea
-line, de carga, linea
prestar oídos a. de flotación.
Literal, a., literal. Load, V., cargar, tomar carga
Literally, adv., literalmente, tex- llenar, colmar. ed with, — ;

tualmente. cargado de.


Literary, a., literario. Loading, n., carga, carguío a la
Literature, n., literatura. carga. — days, estarías,
;

Lithograph, n., litografía. capacity, porte. Port of —


Lithograph, v., litografiar. puerto de carga.
Lithographer, n., litógrafo. Loaf, n., pan rollo, bollo. — oí
Lithographic, a., litográfico. — bread, pan.
;

— of sugar, pilón
-

])rint, litografía. de azúcar. — sugar, azúcar de


Lithography, litografía. n., pilón. Small — panecillo.

,

Litigant, n., litigante, pleiteante. Large , hogaza.


443
Loa] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Lon

Loam, marga, tierra labrantía


n., ;
reclamaeión. To a com- —•

tierra de moldeo. plaint, dar una queja, que-


Loan, n., préstamo, empréstito. jarse (de). To -a credit, abrir —
Government —
empréstito pú- crédito.

,

blico. French empréstito Lodger, n., huésped inquilino.


francés. — office,
,

casa {or Lodging, n., posada, habitación,


;

oficina) de préstamos. To raise vivienda, alojamiento, residen-


a — levantar un empréstito. cia, hospedaje. Board and —
On — a préstamo.
,

, mesa y habitación.
Lobster, n., langosta. Lodging-house, n., casa de hués-
Local, a., local de esta plaza, pedes, pensión.
en ésta, presente.
;

consump- — Loft, n., desván, sobrado henil.


tion, consumo local. rate, — Lofty, a., alto, elevado, altivo.
;

tarifa local. —
traffic, tráfico Log, n. (timber), tronco, leño,
local (on envelopes), presente,
;
toza. —
line, corredera. —
en ésta ciudad. book, diario de navigación,
;

Locality, n., localidad, plaza. cuaderno de bitácora. — wood,


Locate, v., poner, colocar, situar ;
palo de Campeche, palo de tinte.
hallar, averiguar. Logic, «., lógica.
Location, n., colocación, localidad, Logical, a., lógico.
situación. Lonely, a., solitario, solo.
Lock, n., cerradura cerraja Long, a. & adv., largo mucho

; ;
;

(sluice) esclusa, compuerta, tiempo, mucho. 30 yards


cerca, cerrado.
dado. — Pad can-
bolt, cerrojo. Safety
— , 30 yardas de largo (or de lon-
gitud). —
fold, doblez {or
— cerradura de seguridad. plegado) a lo largo. firm, —
— —
,

Spring cerradura de muelle estafa. after, mucho después.


(or de golpe)
,

We are at a dead- — ago, hace mucho, mucho


— —
.

,estamos en un atolladero. tiempo ha. before, hace


See Key, Mortise. mucho, ya desde hace mucho.
Lock, t;.. cerrar. To in, encerrar, — — since, hace mucho, mucho
poner bajo llave. To up, — tiempo ha. boat, lancha, —
cerrar, encerrar. To — out,

falúa, faluca. — (date) bill,


impedir entrar, excluir. letra a largo plazo.— de lived,
Lock-out, n., paro forzoso. larga vida, de mucha vida. —
Locker, n., ckjón, alacena, gaveta. price, precio caro. — primer
Locket, n., corchete, broche, (type), de diez puntos;
letra
guardapelo, medallón pequeño. entredós, A — time,
filosofía.
Locking, v., cierre. mucho tiempo. For a — while,
Locomotive, a., locomotivo n., ; (past) hace mucho, desde hace
locomotora. mucho (fut.) por mucho tiempo.
Locomotor, a., locomotor, loco- Ere —;

antes de mucho. —
motriz. sighted,
,

previsor.
sagaz, —
Locust, n., langosta. staple, de fibra larga, pelo largo.
Lodge, n., logia, covacha, casa de — winded, largo, pesado, prolijo.
guarda, rabana, choza. All day — , todo el día. To be
Lodge, i'., alojar, colocar, presen- — in

... , tardar en. How— ?

tar, depositar (mone}') (to Cuánto Cuánto tiempo ?


; ¿
—? ¿

way, dista mucho.


—a
dwell) alojarse, hospedarse, It is
residir, morar, habitar, vivir. So as,mientras que, en tanto
To —
a claim, presentar una que. See Bun,

444
Lonl ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY fLos

Long, v., anhelar, ansiar, tener como. To — well, tener buenas


mucho deseo de. To — for, trazas, parecer bien.
anhelar. Looking-glass, n., espejo.
Longer, más largo, más
a. comp., Look-out, n., vigía. To be on the
largo tiempo,más tiempo, más. — estar alerta, estar a la mira

,

Any más, más tiempo. No (de).


— —
,

ya no no ... más. Loom, n., telar. On the en el



; ,
,

Longitude, longitud. n., telar. Hand


telar de mano.

-,

Look, n., aspecto, semblante, Jacquard telar de Jacquard.


,

apariencia, aire, cara, mirada. —


Power -, telar mecánico.
To be (or keep) on the — Loop, n., anillo, gaza, lazo, ojal
out for, estar a la mira curva nudo. hole, abertura, — ;

de. escapatoria
;

tronera. ; ze- —
Look, v., mirar, considerar (to phyrs, céfiros a nudos.
seem) parecer. To after, — ;

Loop, V., hacer gazas, enlazar,


cuidar, mirar por, protejer, hacer curvas.
tener presente, atender, encar- Loose, suelto, desatado, ñojo
a.,
garse de, estar encargado de. a granel. —
colours, colores
;

To —
at, mirar (a), examinar, falsos. —
money, suelto. —
hacer caso de, considerar cotton, algodón suelto. —
fijarse en. to Notat, no — ;

texture, textura ñoja {or suelta).


hacer caso de, no tomar en — cargo, carga a granel car-

;

consideración. To bad (or — gamento suelto. To let


black), tomar mal cariz. To — libertar, poner en libertad.
better, parecer mejor, tener Loose, v., desatar, desprender,
mejor apariencia, hacer mejor soltar, libertar, aflojar, largar.
efecto. To — down (prices), Loosely, adv., sueltamente.
bajar. To des- — down upon, Loosen, v., aflojar, soltar, largar,
preciar, mirar con desprecio. librar, desatar desunirse, des-
To —
(about) for, buscar, atarse, separarse.
;

esperar, contar con, ir en busca Looseness, n., aflojamiento, floje-


de. To —
forward (to), aguar- dad, soltura, libertad, licencia.
dar, esperar (con impaciencia), Lord, n., señor. Mayor, el —
prometerse, contar con. To — Alcalde {or Corregidor). House
into, examinar, estudiar, con- of s.—Cámara de los Lores.
siderar, inspeccionar tratar, ;

— — ship, señoría.
gestionar, cerciorarse de. To Lorry, n., trinquival, carretón.
closely into, examinar con Lose, V., perder, desperdiciar. To
atención {or cuidado). To — — colour, perder el color, des-
like, semejarse. To out — teñirse. To —
cast, degenerar.
(for), buscar, cuidar de, mirar To —ground, perder terreno.
por estar alerta {or en guar- To —
sight of, perder de vista.
dia).
;

To — over, inspeccionar, To —time, perder tiempo.


examinar, repasar
— to
(accounts, Loser, n., perdedor. To be a by, —
etc.), pasar. To (someone) perder en, salir perdedor. To

for . dirigirse (atenerse or


. . , come oft a salir con pérdida,
,

volverse) a (alguno) para (exi- salir perdedor {or perdiendo).


gir). ... To up, (prices) ir — Losing, n., pérdida, disminución.
subiendo (de precio), estar en — price, precio que deja pér-
alza reanimarse. To
; upon —

dida.
... as, mirar {or considerar) . . . Loss, n., pérdida, perjuicio, daño.

445
Los] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Lug

quebranto merma (in weight, menor menos) precio. At a


(pr
measurement, etc.)
;

desgracia. — a menos precio.


price, —
A great —
una pérdida cuan- ,
;

than, más barato que. case, —


tiosa. A heavy — un fuerte caja baja letras minúsculas.
quebranto, una gran pérdida.
,

— ;

deck, cubierta principal.


At a —
(selling, etc.), con — price, precio más bajo.
pérdida. To be at a no — •, Lower, v., bajar, reducir, dis-
atinar, no acertar, no saber qué minuir, minorar, abajar, abatir ;

hacer encontrarse al aire. To fNaut.) arriar.


be at a
;


to account for, no Lowest, a., el más bajo. The —
acertar a comprender, no saber pitch, el nadir. At the point, —
cómo explicarse. To stand the al punto más bajo, al precio
— sufrir la pérdida. To sustain
, más ínfimo. —
price, el último
— es, sufrir pérdidas. A dead precio, el precio más reducido
— una pura pérdida. To make
, (pr más barato).
good the — resarcir la pérdida. Lowness, n., pequenez, bajeza

,
;

Profit and ganancias y baratura, disminución de pre-


pérdidas. — of money, pérdida
,

cio abatimiento lo bajo, lo


pecuniaria. —
; ;

of time, pérdida módico.


de tiempo. Loyal, a., leal, fiel.
Lost,a., perdido desorientado Lozenge, «., pastilla de boca

; ; ;

arruinado. To be perderse, ,
(Geom.) rombo.
extraviarse. See Luggage. Lubricant, «., lubricante.
Lot, n., suerte cuota solar Lubricate, v., lubricar, lubrificar,
A—
; ; ;

lote, partida. (great deal), engrasar.


mucho, gran cantidad. To cast Lubricator, n., lubricador, en-
— s, echar suertes. Job s, — grasador.
partidas, lotes, mercancías va- Luck, n., acaso, casualidad, for-
riadas, saldo. In s, en lotes. — tuna, suerte. To be in estar — ,

Loth, a., desinclinado, contrario, de suerte, tener suerte {pr


opuesto. To be to, opo- — fortuna). Good fortuna, — ,

nerse a. dicha. To wish good desear — ,

Lotion, n., loción. toda felicidad.


Lottery, «., lotería. Luckily, adv., por fortuna, por
Loud, a., alto, ruidoso, estrepitoso. dicha, dichosamente.
Lounge, n., canapé, sofá. See Lucky, a., afortunado, feliz,, di-
Coat. choso, favorable. To be ser — ,

Love, n., amor. afortunado, tener suerte {or


Love, v., amar, querer. To — to fortuna), salir bien.
to ... gustar de.
, Lucrative, a., lucrativo, ganan-
Lovely, a., hermoso, deleitoso. cioso, [dera.
Low, a., bajo, pequeño, reducido, Lug, n., tirón oreja agarra- ; ;

barato, débil, alambicado, bajo Luggage, n., equipaje, bagaje


de precio. —
freight, flete bajo, mercancías, trastos. Excess of
;

(la) economía en los


— fletes. — exceso de peso {or de
— pressure, baja presión.
,

equipaje). —
office, depósito


price, precio bajo. tide, — {or cuarto) de equipajes.

marea menguante. — water, receipt, talón de equipaje.
bajamar. To be in — water van, furgón de equipajes. Lost
estar en situación apurada.
(fig.), — office, oficina de reclama-
Lower, a., más bajo, inferior ; a
446
Lug] ENGLISH-SrAXISH DICTIONARY [Mai

Lugger, n., lugre. Madam, «., señora. Muy señora


Lull, n., calma, reposo,recalmón. mía {or nuestra).
Lumber, «., tablazón, maderaje, 3Iadder, «., rubia, granza. —
madera, tablas, tablones tras- ;
root,rubia en raíz, rubia
tos inútiles. graneada.
Lump, n., masa, conjunto pe- Made, a., hecho, fabricado, pro-
dazo, pieza grande (of cloth).
;

ducido. of cloth (cotton, — -

By the —
a destajo, a bulto,
, etc.),

de tela
(algodón, etc.).
en globo, por mayor. To sell •
redactado, extendido,
out,
by the —
vender por grueso

formulado. out to bearer, —


,

{or por junto) vender a ojo. pagadero al portador. pay- —


In the — ;

por junto, en piezas able at, domiciliado en. to —


grandes.
,


sugar, azúcar de

order, hecho de orden. up, —
terrón, terrón de azúcar. artificial, ficticio, contra-
Lump, v., amontonar, tomar en hecho completado, acabado
; ;

bruto (por junto or por mayor). doblado, plegado, confeccio-


Lunch, n., refección, merienda, nado. —
up to (an account),
comida ligera. cortado {or cerrado) al, fenecido
Lunch, V., tomar las once, meren- a. .See 3Iake.
. .

dar, tomar un bocado. Magazine, n., (store) almacén ;

Luncheon. See Lunch. powder) pañol ;


(newspaper)
Lurch, n., abandono. To leave in re\-ista.
the — , dejar plantado, dejar en Magic, a., mágico. See Lantern.
el atolladero, abandonar. Magistrate, n., magistrado, juez
Lurry. See Lorry. de paz tribunales. ;

Lustre, n., lustre, brillo, brillan- Magnesia, n., magnesia.


tez araña de cristal. Magnet, n., imán, piedra imán.
;

Lustrous, a., lustroso, brillante. Magnetic, a., magnético. nee- —


Luxuriance, n., exuberancia, lo- dle, aguja imanada {or iman-
zanía, \icio. tada).
Luxuriant, a., exuberante, lozano, Magnificence, n., magnificencia.
vicioso. 3Iagnificent, a., magnífico, es-
Luxurious, a. See Luxuriant. pléndido.
Luxury, n., lujo. Magnify, u., magnificar, aumentar,
Lyceum, «., liceo. exaltar, exagerar. ing glass, —
Lying, a., echado. idle, muerto, — lente, vidrio de aumento.
paralizado, inacti^o. Magnitude, n., magnitud, gran-
deza, importancia.
3Iahogany, n., caoba.
3Iacaroni, n., macarrones. Mail, n., correo, mala. By por —
Macassar-oil, n., aceite de maca- correo. By next por el — -,

sar. próximo correo. By return


,


Mace, n. (spice), macis maza. a vuelta de correo. To send by
Machine, n., máquina.
;

gun, —
, envdar por correo. Heavy
ametralladora. —correo fuerte.
, -bag, mala, —
Machinery, maquinaria, má-
n., valija del correo saco de
quina(s), mecánica. correspondencia. daj', día —
;

3Iachinist, n., maquinista. de correo.


Mackerel, n., escombro. Mail, v., echar al correo, enviar
Mackintosh, n., impermeable. por correo.
Mad, a., loco, insensato, tonto. 3Iail-boat, »., vapor-correo.

447
Mai] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mak

Mail-carriage, n., carro-correo, juramento. To an abate-—


coche-correo. ment (or an allowance), hacer
Mail-coach, n., diligencia, posta. una rebaja. To an entry,—
Mail-stoamer, n., vapor-correo, asentar una partida. To an —
paquete. error, sufrir un error. To a —
Mail-train, n., tren-correo. speech, pronunciar un discurso.
Main, a., principal, mayor, im- To —an inventory, hacer el
portante «., océano. In the inventario. To —
believe, fingir,
— en general.
,
;

land, con- — pretender. To —


compensation,
tinente, tierra firme. With resarcir, compensar, indemnizar.
might and — a más no poder, To — difficult, hacer difícil,
a viva fuerza. — deck, cubierta
,

dificultar. To — inquiries, tomar


del combés. — -mast, palo informes. informarse. To —
mayor. -sail, — vela mayor, excuses, excusarse, desculparse.
—spring, muelle To —
— good, reparar, ganar
real. - for, dirigirse hacia,
Mainly, adv., principalmente, (a). To resar-
sobre todo. cir,desquitar, indemnizar, sub-
Maintain, v., tener, guardar, con- sanar (de), desquitarse de (la
M-r\ar, mantener, sostener, pérdida). To —
good one's
defender pretender, afirmar. word, cumplir su palabra {or
;

Maintenance, n., mantenimiento, promesa). To —


haste, apre-
sustento, apoyo continuación, ; surarse, darse prisa. To
-


conservación. known, publicar, hacer saber,
Maize, n., maíz. field, campo — notificar. To — light of,
maíz maizal. menospreciar, no hacer caso
Majestic,
;

a., majestuoso. To —
nothing of, no sacar nada.
Majesty, n., majestad, soberanía. To —much of, hacer mucho
Major, a., mayor. The part, — caso de, apreciar, estimar. To
la mayor parte. — of, entender, comprender,
Majority, n., mayoría, pluralidad. pensar, sacar de. To oíi, irse, —
To reach one's ser mayor de — huirse,tomar las de Villadiego.
edad.
,

To —
money, ganar dinero

;

Make, «., fabricación, hechura, acuñar moneda. To out (a ;

confección, forma, figura, fá- document), levantar, extender,


brica, producción, manufactura, formular, llenar, redactar. To
construcción. They are now out — out understand), com-
(to
of —
ya no se fabrican. French prender, explicarse, llegar a
— -,

de fabricación francesa.
, comprender, descifrar, descu-

Make, hacer, fabricar, confec-
v., brir. To out of, sacar de,
cionar (to compel) hacer,
;
sacar en limpio, desentrañar el
obligar, forzar (to cause) sentido (the meaning) de. To
causar, ocasionar (to earn)
;

— over, ceder, traspasar, trans-


ganar. —
again, rehacer, hacer
;

ferir. To —
paj'able, domiciliar,
de nuevo. To away with, — hacer pagadero. To -— plain,


fugarse con. To a bid, hacer explicar (claramente). To


postura, ofrecer, pujar. To a — public, publicar, hacer público.
memorandum, hacer un apunte. To —
ready, preparar, aprestar
— ;

To —

mistake, equivocarse, prepararse, aprestarse. To
a.

engañarse. To a profit, ganar — room, abrir paso, hacer lugar.


dinero, sacar ganancia. To To —
sure of, asegurarse de.
— an affidavit, declarar bajo To —
the most of, sacar el
448
Mak] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Man

mejctf partido de aprove- lograr, alcanzar, arreglarse para,


charlo todo. To uneasy, —
;

ingeniarse para, darse maña


inquietar, poner con cuidado. para. I don't know how he
To — up, (books) cerrar (to ;
— s, no sé cómo él se las
complete) completar, acabar ;
componga (or arregle).
(to compensate) compensar, Management, n., manejo, direc-
reparar, suplir (goods) acon- ;
ción, directorio, gestión, admi-
dicionar, confeccionar.
plegar, nistración, conducta.
To — up an account, ajustar Manager, n., gerente, director,
una cuenta. To up for, com- — administrador empresario.
pensar, indemnizar de resar- Bank —
administrador (or
;

— ; ,

cirse de. To use of, servirse gerente) del banco.


de. To —
up one's mind, resol-

Managing-clerk, n., jefe de escri-
verse. To it up, hacer las torio, dependiente principal.
paces (or las amistades). To — Mandate, n., mandato, orden,
up the cash, extender (or for- precepto, encargo.
mar) cuenta de caja.
la See Manganese, «., manganeso.
Free, Convenient, Light, Shift. Mangle, Mangling Machine, n.,
Malce-believe, a., fingido, falso, calandria.
imaginado ; n., ficción, pre- Manhole, n., agujero de hombre ;

texto. boca.
Make-shift, n., expediente. Manhood, n., virilidad, edad \'iril.

3Iake-up, n., hechura, confección ;


Manifest, a., manifiesto, patente.
plegadura. 31anifest, n., manifiesto, declara-
Make-weight, n., complemento de ción, sobordo. Ship's — , mani-
peso añadidura.
; fiesto del buque.
Maker, n., fabricante, hacedor. Manifest, v., manifestar, hacer
Making, a., haciendo, en fabrica- patente ; declarar, demonstrar,
ción, fabricando, en vía de revelar.
fabricación; n., composición, Manifestation, n., manifestación.
confección, hechura, fabricación, 3Ianifesto, manifiesto.
»?.,

trabajo, maniobra. Now — Manifold, a., múltiple, multíplice.


en vía (or curso) de fabricación. -

writer, copiador múltiple.
Making-up, «., doblez, plegadura, Manilla Hemp, «., abacá, cáñamo
doblar, plegaje, confección. de Manila. [jar.
Malice, n., malicia, mala intención, Manipulate, v., manipular, mane-
maldad. Manipulation, n., manipulación.
Malicious, a., malicioso, maligno. Mankind, n., género humano,
Malleable, a., maleable. humanidad.
Mallet, n., mazo, mallo maceta. ; Jlanly, a., varonil.
Malt, n., malta cebada fermen-
; Manner, n., manera, modo, forma,
tada. —
liquor, cerveza. método, género. s, modales.

Man, n., hombre, obrero, brazo, In this —


así, de este modo.

,

peón. of business, hombre Manometer, n., manómetro.


de negocios. oí war, buque— • Mansion, n., mansión, morada.
de guerra. Mantel-piece, n., repisa de chi-
Man, V., tripular, armar, dotar. menea.
Manage, v., manejar, dirigir, lle- Mantle, n., (cloak) manto, manteo,
var, ocuparse de, cuidar, aten- capa, manteleta, mantilla ;

der, evacuar administrar, go- (cover) caperuza, tapa. See


bernar. To to ...
;


poder, ,
Incandescent.
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15—(1696)
Man] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY rWar

Manual, a., manual ; n., manual. Margarine, n., margarina.



— labour, trabajo, obra manual. Margin, «., margen, borde, orilla
Manufactory, n., fábrica, manu-

provisión, reserva. In the — ;

factura, construcción. of al margen, en el margen. As


machinery, con.strucción de per —como al margen. ^
,


máquinas. Speculations for s, los nego-
Manufacture, n., manufactura, cios en descubierto {oy de
fábrica, fabricación, fabricado, agiotaje).
artefacto. Cotton fabri- — 3Iargina], a., marginal. note, —

,

cación de los algodones. llamada. notes, notas mar-


3Ianufa('ture, v., fabricar, nianu- ginales, apostillas.
fai:turar. Marine, marino, marítimo
a.,
3Ianufactured, «., manufacturado, n., marino
marina. insur- -— ;

— ; •

fabricado. To be fabricarse. ance, seguro marítimo.


— goods, géneros manufactura-
,

Mariner. See Sailor.


dos. —
tobacco, tabaco fabri- 3Iaritime, a., marítimo, naval,
cado. marino. —
law, derecho marí-
Manufacturer, n., fabricante. timo.
Manufacturing, a., manufacturero, Mark, n., marca, señal, nota,
fabril, fabricante.house, — huella, prueba (German —
casa manufacturera; fabricante. marco. — of
;

friendship (or
3Ianure, «., abono, fiemo. confidence), prueba {or demos-
3IanHre, v., abonar, engrasar. tración) de amistad {or con-
Manuscript, a. Sa n., manuscrito. fianza). Trade marca de ,

Many, a., muchos, varios, diver- fábrica, marca registrada. To


sos. As — as, tantos comn. keep (a person) u]) to the —
How —
. . .

Cuántos
? A good
¿ ? llevar a la actÍA-idad. Up to the
great) — muchísimos. Too —

(or tan bueno como de costum-


— demasiados. There are
, ,

si.x a la muestra.
bre, igual
too — sobran
,

A great — seis. Mark, v., marcar, .señalai-, notar,



,

un gran número, muchos. So To


advertir, reparar. down,
— tantos. — coloured, multi-
, anotar, poner por escrito ;

coloro, abigarrado, de muchos marcar a un precio más bajo,


colores. reducir. To out, mostrar, —
3Iap, n., mapa, carta geográfica. señalar elegir, escoger, dis-
;

Map, v., trazar mapas, le\'antar tinguir cancelar, borrar.


;

planos. 3Iarked, a., notable, sensible.


Maple, n., arce. — sugar, azúcar Marker, marcador.
n.,
de meple {or arce). —tree, Market, mercado, plaza, bolsa
n.,
arce. (outlet) salida. Cotton mer- — ,
;

Marble, «., mármol a., marmó- cado algodonero, mercado de


reo. — quarry,
;

cantera de algodón. — price, precio del


mármol. — slab, losa de mercado, precio corriente.

In
mármol. the — en el mercado dis-
31arbled, jaspeado.
a., — paper,
,

puesto a comprar. — quota-


;

papel jaspeado. — edges, tions, cursos (precios or cotiza-


cortes jaspeados. [marzo. ciones) del mercado. rate, —
March, marcha, paso (month)
n., ; tipo del mercado. report, —
March, marchar, caminar.
v., revista {or reseña) del mercado.
Marconigraní, »., marconigrama, 1 When " niargen " means " edge " or
radiograma. "border" it is masculine; when it means
" latitude " or " profit " it is feminine.

450
Mar] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mat

— day, día de mercado (or de Master,!/., vencer, dominar ; cono-


])laza). cer a fondo.
3Iarket, v., mercar, comprar {or Mastic, n., almáciga.
vender) en mercado. Mat, n., estera, esterilla, ruedo,
Marketable, a., vendible, co- felpudo. Door , felpudo. —
rriente, de venta, pedido. Floor — , esterilla.
Marking, n., marcación, marca. Match, n., mecha, fósfero, pa-
— ink, tinta de marcar. juela ;
(wax ) cerilla com- — ;

Marmalade, n., mermelada. pañero, pareja, contratipo par- ;

3Iarooi], a., (colour) color castaño tido juego a., igual, seme-
r)scuro, marrón. jante.
;

An exact , exacta-
;


3Iarr¡age,
miento,
«., matrimonio,
boda, enlace. —casa-
li-
mente igual, To be a near
acercarse mucho. box, ——
cence, licencia para casarse. fosforera. To meet vsáth one's
Married, a., casado. To get — — encontrar la horma de su
-,

casarse. —
couple, matrimonio. zapato. maker, pajuelero, —
Marrow, n., tuétano, médula ; fabricante de fósforos. wood, —
meollo. mader apara pajuelas.
Marry, v., casar, casarse. Match, V., igualar, casar, aparear,
Mart, n., emporio, mercado. hermanar formar {or hacer)
Martingale, n., martingala, ga- juego ;
;

ser parejas. To — a
marra. pattern, igualar {or casar) una
Marvel, n., maravilla, prodigio. muestra.
Marvel, v., mara\illarse, admi- Matchless, a., incomparable, sin
rarse, [moso. igual, sin par.
Marvellous, a., maravilloso, pas- Mate, n., compañero ; contra-
3Iasculine, a., masculino. mae,stre, pilotín, piloto, se-
Masb, n., amasijo, mezcla. tub, — gundo.
tina, cuba. Material, a., material ; notable,
Slash, v., mezclar, amasar, magu- serio, sensible, esencial, impor-
llar, majar. tante ; 11., material, materia. —
3Iask, n., máscara. loss, perdida sensible. Draw-
31ask, V., enmascarar, disfrazar. ing s, objetos de dibujar {of

Mason, «., albañil. dibujo). Raw primera — ,

Masonry, n., albañilería. materia, materia prima {or


Mass, n., masa, montón, bulto, primera) tela cruda, material
;

volumen. en crudo.
Massive, a., macizo, .sólido. Materialise, v., hacer material
Mast, n., palo, mástil. head,— reducir a materia realizarse. ;
;

tope (del mástil). 31aterially, adv., materialmente.


Master, n., maestre, maestro, pa- Mathematics, n.pL, matemática.
trón, jefe, capitán, amo, dueño, Matrix, n., matriz, molde.
patrono. —
of a ship, capitán, Matter, «., materia, asunto, cosa,
patrón. —
kej-, llave maestra. cuestión importancia, conse-
— •

builder, constructor princi-


• cuencia.
;


s, asuntos, negocios,
pal, jefe de construcción, quehaceres. A -of course, cosa —
stroke, golpe maestro. —
piece, de cajón regular. As a of —
obra maestra. To be of the— course, por de contado, como
;

situation, dominar la situación. es regular, dicho se está (que


— 's certificate, certificado de . ..). How the (or mat- —
capitán. ter.s) stands (or stand), el

451
Matl EIS'GLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mea

estado en que se encuentran — s, medios, recursos, facul-


las cosas, el estado actual de tades, caudales, capital rentas
las cosas, en que estado se (income). By all s, de cierto, — ;

halla el asunto. No what — en todo caso, ciertamente,


ma}' be, sea cual fuere.
. a todo trance. By no s, de —

. . . . .

It is no no importa. What ningún modo, de ninguna ma-


the —
,

is ? ¿ De qué se trata ? nera nada, en nada. Bv fair


A — of taste, cuestión de — s,
;

con buenas, por buenos


In the — modos, honradamente. Ampie
gustos.
materia de. To
- of
make.
. . . ,

—en s (or sufticient) s, recursos {or —


worse, para colmo de desgracia caudales) suficientes. By some
y, lo que es peor. See Subject.
;

— s or other, de un modo u otro.


Matter, v.. importar hacer caso. By — s of, mediante. To be
Matter-oí-íact, a., práctico n.,
;

; ^vithout — s, carecer de me-


hecho, cosa positiva, realidad. dios.
Mattin?, n., esterado, estera(s), Mean, v., (to intend) intentar ;
(to
felpudo de algodón. Coir (or signify) significar, querer decir.
cocoa-nut) coco para esteras, — , Which we understand to —
esteras de coco. que nos da a entender, de lo
3Iattress, «., colchón, jergón. cual desprendemos. To (to —
Mature, a., maduro. After (more) do something), intentar, pro-
— reflection (or consideration), ponerse, hacer ánimo de, pre-
después de reflexionarlo bien, tender, estar en, tener en mira
después de haber reflexionado (hacer algo). Not to no ser — ,

el asunto detenidamente. su intento (or ánimo) no ;

Mature, v., madurar (fruit, etc.) ;


querer.
\encer (bills, accounts, etc.) ;
Meaning, n., intención sentido, ;

Iumplirse. significado, significación, acep-


Maturity, n., madurez (of fruits, ción. Hidden sentido —
etc.) vencimiento (of a bill). oculto. What is the of ... ? — ,

At — ;

al vencimiento
, a su ;
¿
Qué significa . . . ?

vencimiento. Meanness, n., bajeza, vileza, po-


Mauve, a., lila. breza (stinginess) tacañería,
;

Maxim, n., máxima, regla. miseria, mezquindad.


Maximum, a., máximo «., ; (el)
— 3Ieantime, n., ínterin. In the —
máximum, precio máximo. en el ínterin (or intermedio) ;

price, preiio máximo. entretanto.


Slay, V. (month), maj'o. Meanwhile, adv., entretanto, mien-
3Iay, ('., ])oder. be, puede ser. — tras tanto, ínterin, en el ínterin,
Mayor, «., alcalde, corregidor. en el intervalo, por de pronto,
3Iaze, n., laberinto, enredo. desde luego.
3Ie, pron., me mi. As for en — Measure, «., medida, vía, plan,

; ,

cuanto a mi. With , conmigo. medio, paso, diligencia tipo, ;

Meadow, n., pradera, prado, vega. modelo ; modo, grado, canti-


3Ieagre, a., magro, flaco pobre, dad, proporción compás. Dry

; ;

escaso. medida para áridos. Liquid



,

SIeal, «., comida


(flour) harina. , medida para líquidos. In
Mealy, harinoso, farináceo.
a.,
;

a great en gran medida, — ,

Mean, a., bajo, vil, tacaño, en gran manera, en mucha


mezquino, apretado despre- ; parte. In some algo, en — ,

ciable, abatido ; n., medio. algo, en parte, de algún modo.

452
Meal ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mee

Beyond —
con exceso, incon- para medicamentos, farmacia

,

mensurable. To take s, «lar — portátil. Patent medicina ,

pasos, hacer diligencias, tomar {or medicamento) ric patente.


medidas (disposiciones or pro- Mediocre, a., mediocre, mediano,
videncias). To take extreme ordinario.
— s, valerse de medios extremos. Meditate, v., meditar, reñexionar
To take legal s, adoptar la— pensar, idear, proponerse.
;

vía de derecho, proceder legal- Meditation, n., meclitación, re-


mente. Standard medida — , flexión.
legal {or debida). Tape — Medium, a., mediano, intermedio,
lienza. mediocre ; n., medio, media-
Measure, v., medir, ajustar, pro- ción, intermedio, intervención,
porcionar tomar la medida conducto. —
sized, de tamaño
de. To —
;

10 inches, medir
— mediano. — •

quality, calidad
{or tener) 10 pulgadas. To {or clase) mediana. Through
a sliip, arquear un buque, the — of, por mediación {or
aforar un buque. To out, — conducto) de. See Circulating.
medir, proporcionar. Meerschaum, n., espuma de mar.
Measurement, n., medida, arqueo. Meet, v., encontrar, hallar, trope-
— smedidas, dimensiones. zar (con) encontrarse, unirse,
;

Measuring, n., medición, medida reunirse, juntarse cumplir,


(el) medir, (el) aforar. s, el — ;

llenar, proveer. To bills


;


trazado. (drafts or acceptances), hacer
Meat, «., carne, vianda. Cold — efectivo (acoger, recoger, satis-
fiambres carne fiambre. facer or retirar) letras. To
Minced — ;

picadillo. Preserved — expenses, sufragar los gastos.


— ,

carne salada, carnes en To —


the case, satisfacer
,

conserva, vianda conservada. llenar el caso. To one's — ;

Roast —carne asada


, asado. ; engagements (or liabilities), ha-
See Extract. cer frente a sus empeños {or
Mechanic, a., mecánico n., mecá- ; compromisos). To one's —
nico, artesano. wishes (or requirements), cum-
Mechanical, a., mecánico, ma- plir (llenar or conformarse con)
quinal. See Engineer. su deseo, atender a sus necesi-
Mechanics, n.pl., mecánica. dades allanarse a sus deseos.
Mechanism, n., mecanismo. To — one's expectations,
;

llenar
Mechanist, n., maquinista. sus esperanzas. To — a person
Medal, n., medalla. {i.e., to oblige or to agree with

Meddle, v., meterse, tocar. To — one), allanarse a los deseos de


with (or in), meterse en, entre- uno, satisfacer a uno partir
meterse en, inmiscuirse en, la diferencia. To with, —
;

ocuparse en tocar. ; encontrar, tropezar con, dar


Meddlesome, a., entremetido, ofi- con ; merecer, tener, recibir ;

cioso, intruso. sufrir,experimentar, presentár-


Mediate, v., intervenir, mediar. sele a uno. To \vith an —
Mediator, n:, medianero, inter- accident, sufrir {or sobrevenir
cesor, mediador, tercero. a uno) un accidente (losses) ;

Medical, médico, medical, me-


a., experimentar {or sufrir) pér-
dicinal de medicina.
; didas. To —
with a good sale,
Medicine, «., medicina, medica- tener buena salida {or venta).
mento. —
chest, botiquín, caja To —
with favour, tener
453
Mee] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mer

aceptación, gustar
boga. See Approval.
estar en ; escapársele. Within my —
que yo recuerde.
Meeting, n., reunión, junta, con- Menace. Sec Threat.
vocación, encuentro, entrevista 3Iend, v., reparar, componer,
mitin (public). 1 To call a — ;

mejorar, remediar, poner reme-


llamar a junta, convocar una dio a, remendar, corregir, en-
junta. To call a of creditors — ^ mendar, reformar, mudar cor- ;

(or shareholders), convocar {or regirse, enmendarse, reformarse,


llamai") a los acreedores {or restablecerse.
accionistas). To hold a — Mending, «., reparación, correc-
celebrai" una reunión [or junta). reforma,
ción, mejora re-
— of creditors, concurso {or miendo. To be past no —
;

convocación) de acreedores. — tener compostura.


,

of shareholders, junta de ac- Mensuration, n., medición, me-


cionistas. dida, mensura.
Mellow, a., maduro, suave, blando. 3Iental, a., mental, intelectual.
3IelIow, v., sazonar, madurar, 3Ienthol, n., mentol.
ablandar. Mention, n., mención, recuerdo,
Melody, n., melodía, aire. alusión.
Melon, n., melón. 3Iention, v., mencionar, indicar,
3Ielt, v., derretir, fundir, liquidar, manifestar, aludir, hacer men-
disolver derretirse, üquidarse. ción de, hablar de, hacer cons-
To —
;

, fundir : (money) To be worth


tar. ing, ser —
desamonedar, retirar. digno de mención, merecer ser
Melting, n., derretimiento, fundi- mencionado.
ción. pot, crisol. Mentioned, a., mencionado. Above
Melton, n., meltón. — , susodicho, aludido, predi-
mencionado más
Member,
— miembro, cho,
n., socio, aso- arriba.
ciado. of parliament, dipu- Menu, n., lista de los platos.
tado. Junior — of a firm, socio

Mercantile, a mercantil, comer-
joven. cial. — conoci-
,

knowledge,
Membership, n., comunidad, so- mientos mercantiles. law, —
ciedad, unión. derecho mercantil.
3Iembrane, n., membrana per- Mercer, n., mercero, mercader.
gamino.
;

Silk —
mercader de sedas
,
;

Memento, n. See Souvenir. sedero.


Memoir, «., memoria, relación, Mercerise, v., mercerizar. d, —
informe, recuerdo. mercerizado.
Memorable, a., memorable. Mercerising, n., (el) mercerizado.
Memorandum, n., memorándum, Mercery, n., mercería.
memoria, nota, apunte, escrito. Merchandise, n., mercancía, mer-
Your — (or note), su memo- cadería, géneros, artículo artí-
rándum {or escrito). — book, culo {or clase) corriente de
;

de memoria.
cai'tera, libro despacho.
Memorial, n., memoria, recuerdo ; Alerchant, mercante, mercan-
a.,
(petition) memorial, petición. til «., comerciante, nego-
Memory, n., memoria, recuerdo.
;

ciante, mercader. ser\ice, —


To call to —
traer a la memo- marina mercante. \e.ssel, —
ria. To escape one's
,

pasái- — buque mercante. man, buque —


sele de la memoria, pasársele,
.

mercante, buque mercantil. —


' '*<íe foot-note under ".\Iitiii," page 175. tailor, sastre mercader.

454
Mer] ÉNGLlStí-áPANÍSH DICTIONARY [Mil

Merchantable, a., vendible, co- Methylene, n., mctilcno.


rriente, negociable, comerciable, Metre, «., metro. Square * — , me-
de buena calidad, de ley, bien tro cuadrado, metro *. Cubic
acondicionado. — metro cúbico, metro '.
Mercurial, a., mercurial, de mer-
,

Metric(al), a., métrico. sj'stem, —


curio. sistema métrico.
Merciify, n., mercurio, azogue. Metronome, n., metrónomo.
Mercy, «., misericordia, piedad, Metropolis, «., metrópoli, caijilal.
clemencia, merced. At the — of, Mica, n., mica.
a merced de. Michaelmas, n., día de San Miguel.
Mere, a., mero, puro, simple, 3IÍcrobe, «., microbio.
solo ; no más que. See Trifle. Micrometer, v.:, micrómetro;
Merely, adv., meramente, sola- IVDcroscope, n., microscopio.
mente, únicamente, sólo, tan Microscopic, n., microscópico.
sólo, simplemente, puramente. Microscopy, »., microscopía.
Merge, v., perderse, absorberse. Mdday, n:, mediodía ; a., del
Meridian, n., mediodía, meridiano, mediodía.
cénit, auge. Middle, n., medio, mitad ; a.,
Merino, a., merino n., paño medio, intermedio.
centro,
merino.
;

About (or at) the of June, —


Merit, n., mérito, virtud. On its a mediados de Junio. class, —
— s, por su propio mérito. clase media, burguesía. man, — —
Merit, v., merecer, ser digno de, intermediario, corredor.
ser acreedor a, granjearse. aged, de mediana edad.
Merry, a., alegre, jovial, festivo, 3Iiddling, a., mediano, mediocre,
divertido. pasadero «., el entrefino, la
Mesh, malla, randa,
n., red clase media.
;

— fair, algodón
(Mech.) engrane.
;

corriente. — fine, entrefino.


Mess, n., ración, porción plato, ;
Good •
— (cotton), algodón
rancho confusión, enredo, lío. bueno corto.
To make a
;


of a business, Midnight, n., media noche.
enredar un negocio. Midst, n., medio. In the — , en
Message, mensaje, mandado,
n., medio.
recado, despacho, comunica- Mdsummer, n., mediados del
ción. Telegraphic despacho — , verano ; rigor del estío.
telegráfico. [dor. Midway, n., medio camino, (a) la
Messenger, n., mensajero, porta- mitad del camino.
3Iessrs., Messieurs, n.pl., señores. Midwinter, n., mediados del in-
metal. — vierno lo recio del invierno.
Metal,
—Britannia
n., -
;

metal inglés. pen, pluma Might, n., poder, fuerza.


metálica. Mighty, a., fuerte, potente, pode-
Metallic, a., metálico. roso.
Metallurgy, n., metalurgia. Mild, a.,moderado, blando, dulce,
Meteor, «., meteoro. suave, apacible, indulgente. —
Meter, n., medidor contador tobacco, tabaco sua\e (o/ flojo).
— —
; ;

metro. Gas contador de gas. , To become ablandarse. ,

Method, n., método, modo, ma- Mildew, 11., tizón, moho, añublo,
nera, sistema, estilo, orden, roña, mancha de humedad.
1 In Spanish, square metre is frequently
regla.
expressed by adding the figure ^ to the word
Methodical, a., metódico, arre-
metro, and cubic metre by adding the
glado cun método. figure to the word metro.
•'

455
MU] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Min

Mildew, v., atizonar(se), añub- To — matters, pararse en


lar (se). — ed, (corn) añublado, repulgos. See Meat.
atizonado ;
(cloth) enmohecido. Mind, n., mente, entendimiento,
Mildly, adv., suavemente, dulce- ánimo, espíritu gusto, gana, ;

mente, con indulgencia. To inclinación parecer. To one's


put it — para no decir más. — a medida de su deseo, a
;

Mildness, n.,
,

benignidad, dulzura,
,

pedir de boca. To have a to —


blandura, indulgencia, suavi- . . hacer ánimo de, tener
. ,

dad. deseo {or gana) de, estar por.


Mile, n., milla. To bear in tener en cuenta, — ,

Mileage, n., longituden millas tener presente, no perder de


derecho de peaje por milla.
;

vista. To change one's —


Military, a., militar n., milicia. mudar (or cambiar) de parecer.
31ilitate, V., militar. To
;

— To make up one's decidirse, — ,

against, oponerse a. resolverse, tomar un partido.


3Iilk, n., leche. Condensed — To be easy in one's , tener el —
leche concentrada. espíritu tranquilo. To call to
Milk, v., ordeñar. pail, colodra, — — traer a la memoria reca-
ordeñadero. pan, lechera, — ,

pacitar. To put in of,


;


cazo para leche. [choso. recordar, hacer presente. Time
3Iilky, a., lácteo, lactífero, le- out of — , desde tiempo inme-
Mill, n., molino (factory) fá- morial. To speak (or tell) one's
brica taller. board, cartón
;

— (or a piece of one's — decir


grueso.
;


hand, obrero de su sentir.
),

fábrica. —
stone, muela (or Mind, w., observar, atender, cuidar,
piedra) de molino. wright, encargarse de reparar en,
constructor de molinos. Cotton hacer caso de. Not to no
;



,

fábrica [or hilandería) de


, hacer caso de, no reparar en,
algodón. Hand molino de no tener inconveniente en, no
mano, molinete. Sugar
,

— •,
importar. To one's business, —
trapiche, ingenio de azúcar. meterse en lo que (le) importa.
See Coffee. Never —
no importa, no haga
•,

Mill, v., moler, desmenuzar ;


Vd. caso.
acordonar, labrar el cordoncillo Mindful, a. atento, cuidadoso.
(of a coin). vigilante, To be — tener
,

Miller, n., molinero. presente, acordarse, no olvi-


Millet, n., mijo. dar.
Milliard, n., mil millones mil ; Mine, pron., mío, (la) mía,
(el)
millones de francos. (los) míos, mías. A friend
(las)
Milligram, ^i., miligramo. of —

mina.
, un amigo mío.
Millimetre, n., milímetro. 3Iine, n.,
Milliner, n., modista. Mine, V., minar.
Millinery, n., modas estilos, Miner, n., minero.
sombreros, confección de som-
;

Mineral, a. & n., mineral. —


breros. green, verde mineral. — oil,
Milling, n., molienda cordón, petróleo. — salts, sales mine-
acordonado.
;

rales. — tar, brea mineral. —


Million, n., millón. water, agua mineral.
Alillionaire, n., millonario. Mingle, v., mezclar, unir ; mez-
Minee, V., picar (meat), desme- clarse, juntarse, unirse.
nuzar" ;
paliar (one's meaning). Miniature, n., miniatura.
456
Mini ENGLTSH-SPANTSH DICTIONARY riviis

Mininiiso, v., disminuir, minorar ;


Misapprehend, v., entender mal.
reducir al mínimo. Misapprehension, «., error, equi-
Milliuillin, a., mínimo n., míni- vocación, yerro, engaño.

;

mum. amount, importe Misappropriate, v., malversar.


mínimo. — freight, flete Misbehave, v., portarse mal.
mínimo. — precio mí- price, Miscalculate, v., calcular mal,
nimo. — quantity, cantidad calcular erradamente.
mínima. — wage, salario Miscalculation, n., mal cálculo,
mínimo. cálculo errado, error de cálculo,
Mining, a., minero n., minería, cuenta errada.
trabajos de minas.
;

— engineer, Miscarry, v., malograrse, salir


ingeniero de minas. mal ;
(a letter) extraviarse.
Minion (type), n., miñona, letra Miscellaneous, a., misceláneo,
de siete puntos. mixto, mezclado, diverso. —
Minium, n., minio, azarcón. articles, artículos diversos.
Minister,n., ministro. See Foreign. Mischance, n., casualidad, des-
Minor, a., menor, más pecjueño ;
gracia, desdicha, desventura,
(a person) menor de edad infortunio.
menor, menor de edad.
«., ;

— Mischarge, v., cargar en cuenta


quality, clase
calidad) in-{or erróneamente.
ferior. —
details, detalles {or Mischief, n., mal, daño, perjuicio,
pormenores) de menor cuantía. agravio, pérdida.
Of —
importance, de poca Mischievous, a., dañino, dañoso,
importancia. expenses, — perjudicial malicioso, travieso.
gastos menores. Of value,

— ;

3I¡SConduct, n., mala conducta,


de poco valor. mal porte, mal manejo.
Minority, minoría, minoridad
n., ;
3Iiseonstruction, n., mala cons-
menor de edad.
minoría.
In the en
[menta.
— , trucción mal sentido, mala
interpretación.
;

Mint, n., casa de moneda (Bot.) ; Misconstrue, v., interpretar mal.


Mint, v., acuñar. Misdeed, n., mala acción, mal
Minus, a., menos, sin, falto de. hecho, delito.
Minute, a., menudo, pecjueño, Misdemeanour, /;., mal proceder,
diminuto minucioso, circuns-
; mala conducta delito. ;

tanciado n., (time); minuto Misdirect, v., dirigir mal.


momento, instante (note) mi- Misdirection, n., mala dirección,
nuta, acta, apunte, nota.
;

— informe falso, dirección errónea.


book, libro de minutas (de Miser, n., tacaño, avariento.
actas or de apuntes). Miserable, a., miserable, desdi-
Minutes, n., minutas, actas, chado, infeliz, pobre, despre-
apuntes memoria auténtica.
; ciable.
Minutely, adv., por menor, detalla- Misery, n., miseria, desdicha.
damente, minuciosamente, con Misfit, v., ajusfar mal, no sentar
esmero. [cri.stal de espejo. bien.
Mirror, n., espejo. — glass, luna, Misfortune, n., infortunio, des-
Mis, prefix. ^ gracia, desdicha, revés des- ;

1 The " mis " occurs before many


prefi.x
calabro.
English verbs and nouns. In most cases Misgiving, n., recelo, duda, des-
it corresponds to the Spanish " mal," thus, confianza, temor.
to mismanage (to manage ill), manejar mal.
For nouns the adjective " malo " is generally Misguide, v., descaminar, extra-
used, as misconduct, mala conducta.
:
viar tratar mal.
;

457
I5A — (1696)
Mis] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mod

Mishap, n., desgracia, desastre, Mistalie, n., yerro, error, equivo-


percance, tropiezo, contra- cación, engaño lapso, equi-

;

tiempo. voco (S.A.). To make a


Misinform, v., informar mal. equivocarse, estar equivocado,
Misinterpret, v., interpretar mal, sufrir un error. By — ,
por
entender mal. error, equivocadamente.
Misjudge, v., juzgar mal. Mistalíe, V., equivocar, equivo-
Mislay, v., extraviar, traspapelar, carse, comprender mal.
perder. Mistaken, a., erróneo, incorrecto,
Mislead, v., extraviar, descaminar errado, engañado, equivocado.
(to deceive) engañar, embaucar.

;

To be —
(a person) equivo-
,

ing, obscuro, confuso, ambi- carse, engañarse (a thing) ser ;

guo. erróneo. To be quite equi- — ,

Mismanage, v., manejar mal, vocarse de medio a medio.


dirigir mal. Mister, Mr., señor, señor don.
Mismanagement, n., mala admi- Mistress, 3Írs., señora, ama, due-
nistración, mala gestión, mala ña ; señora doña.
conducta. 3Iistrust, V., desconfianza.
Misplace, v., colocar mal, tras- Mistrust, v., desconfiar, sospechar.
papelar. Misunderstand, v., entender mal,
^Dsp^int, n., error de imprenta, comprender mal ; tomar en
errata, falta tipográfica. sentido erróneo ; equivocarse.
imprimir mal.
i\Iisprint, V., Misunderstanding, «., engaño,
Misquote, v., citar en falso, citar error, mala inteligencia, confu-
equivocadamente. sión, equivocación, desavenen-
Misrepresent, v., representar mal, cia, discordia.
disfrazar, falsificar. Misuse, n., abuso, mal uso.
Misrepresentation, «., falsedad, 31isuse, V., maltratar, tratar mal ;

representación falsa. hacer uso impropio de, hacer


Miss, n. (young lady), señorita. mal uso de.
Miss, v., errar, equivocar perder ; ; Mitigate, v., mitigar, moderar,
echar de menos, notar la falta suavizar.
de (to skip or omit) pasar, Mitten, «., puño, mitón. s, —
;

saltar, omitir. To —
one's aim, mitones.
errar el blanco. To —
a chance, Mitre, n., mitra (Mech.) inglete.
perder [or errar) la ocasión. — box, caja de ingletes.
;

To —
a steamer (or train), per- 3IÍX, V., mezclar, confundir mez-
der el vapor [or el tren). To — clarse. To —
treat Avith (to
;

one's waj-, extraviarse. with), tratar con, meterse con.


Missing, a., extraviado, perdido. Mixed, a., mezclado, mixto. —
To be —faltar, perderse, estar
, cloth, mezclilla, tela de unión,
perdido, extraviarse. paño mezclado.
3Iission, n., misión, envío. Mixture, n., mezcla, mixtura.
Missive, n., carta, misiva. Mobility, n., movilidad, agilidad.
31¡sspell, V., deletrear mal [or Mobilise, v., movilizar.
incorrectamente) . Moccasin, n., mocasín.
Alisstate, v., representar equivoca- 3Iock, a., ficticio, falso, fingido.
damente. Mock, v., mofar, imitar.
Misstatement, n., error, relación Mode, n., modo, manera, forma,
inexacta {or incorrecta). método moda, uso.
; of —
Mist, n., niebla, neblina. proceeding, modo de proceder
458
Mod] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mon

(or obrar). —
of doing business, de mucha importancia. For a
sistema mercantil. of ship- — — por de pronto. For the
,

ment, modo de expedición. por el momento, por el pronto.
Model, n., modelo, patrón, de- Momentary, a., momentáneo.
chado, molde, ñgurin, pauta. Momentous, a., importante, grave.
3Iodel, V., modelar, moldear, hacer Monday, n., lunes.
un patrón. Monetary, a., monetario, pecunia-
Moderate, moderado, mediano, rio. — affairs (or transactions),
módico, arreglado, regular, tem- transacciones monetarias. —
plado. —
income (or means), crisis, crisis monetaria.
rentas moderadas {or regulares). Money, «., dinero, fondos, efec-
— price, precio módico (mo- tivo, numerario moneda (coin
derado, arreglado or equitativo) or currency). — box, ;

alcancía,
— quality, calidad mediana [or
.

caja, hucha para — bag, dinero.



venta de dinero, bolsa.
pasadera). sale,
limitada [or restringida). — broker,sacocorredor de cambios.
talega,

Moderate, v., moderar, limitar, — -changer, cambista (de di-



— exchange mone-
restringir, reprimir, modificar, nero). crisis, crisis
calmar. taria. office,
Moderation, n., moderación tem- canibista. — jobber, — agiotista.
planza.
;

— leader, prestamista.
Modern, a.,moderno, nuevo. The making, ganancioso, lucrativo,
most — fashion, última moda.
la provechoso que reditúa. —
— language, lengua viva. market, mercado monetario,
;

Modernise, v., modernizar, hacer mercado — matters,


bursátil.
moderno. asuntos monetarios, negocios de
Modest, a., modesto ; moderado. dinero. •

order, libranza
Modify, v., modificar, moderar, postal, giro postal. transac- — •

I» variar. tions, transacciones monetarias.


Modification, n., modificación. — in hand, fondos en caja,
Modulate, v., modular. dinero disponible, dinero con-
Modulation, «., modulación mo- tante. Earnest — arras, señal

,

dificación adaptación.
;
;

Loose

, —
suelto. The odd
Mohair, n., pelo de camello ;
el pico. Ready dinero con- •,

pelo de cabra (de Angora). tante, dinero al contado, me-


Moire, Moiré, n., moaré, muaré. tálico. For ready — contado. , al
Moist, a., húmedo. — sugar, Purchase — precio de compra.
cogucho. — - bill,
,
ley de hacienda. — in
Moisture, n., humedad. trust, depósito, fideicomiso. See
Molasses, n., melaza, miel de Paper, Copper.
purga. Moneyed, a., adinerado. [pobre.
Mole, n., topo. Moneyless, a., falto de dinero,
Moleskin, n., piel de topo moles- ; 3Ionochrome, n., monocromo.
quin, angola, fustán asargado. Monocle, n., monóculo.
Molest, v., molestar, perseguir. Monogram, n., monograma.
Moment, n., momento, minuto, Monograph, n., monografía.
instante ocasión
; importan- ; Monoplane, n., monoplano.
cia, consecuencia, entidad. Of Monopolist, n., monopolista, aca-
— importante, de importancia,
, parador, monopolizador.
de momento. Oí little (or no) — Monopolise, v., monopolizar, aca-
de poco momento. Of great — parai'.

459
Moni ENCxLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [M09

Monopoly, «., monopolio, acapara- The —he has, the better,


miento. cuanto más tenga, tanto mejor.
3Ionotony, n., monotonía. — than, más de más que.
Once — otra —
;

By
Month, mes a., mensual.
— and — cada vezOne
n., vez. otro.

; , ,

the al mes naensualmente. más.


— mes
, ; ,

Current , corriente. Moreover, adv., además, además


Ever}' todos —

meses, cada
, los de eso, por lo demás a mayor
mes. Last —
;

mes pasado. el abundamiento.


Next — —
,

mes que el viene, el 3Iorning, n., mañana. This



,

mes próximo. Paj^able at esta mañana. To-morrow


5 pesetas a — pagadero a 5 mañana por la mañana. Early
pesetas mensuales {or al mes).
,

in the —muy de mañana.


,

Monthly, a., mensual adv., men- ; coat, levita de mañana.
sualmente n., periódico men- Morocco, n., Marroquí tafilete.
sual. account, — ;

cuenta — binding, pasta de tafilete.


;

mensual. balance sheet, — — leather, tafilete,cuero tafi-


balance mensual. instal- — lete. — paper, papel marro-
ments, vencimientos mensuales. quinado. — manufacture,
— Journal, periódico mensual. tafiletería.
— pay, mesada, mensualidad, Morphia, n., morfina.
sueldo mensual. payments, — Mortality, n., mortaUdad.
\'encimientos mensuales men- 3Iorse, Morse.
n., telegraph, —
sualidades. returns, balance — ;

telégrafo de Morse.
mensual. settlement, arreglo— Mortar, n., mortero, almirez
mensual. sailing, —
salida argamasa, mezcla.
;

mensual. - market report, — Mortgage, n., hipoteca, gravamen.


revista mensual del mercado. — bond, obligación (hipoteca-
Months, n.pL, meses. ... after — ria). To pay ofí a redimir — ,

date, a meses fecha.


. . . (or levantar) una hipoteca.
Mood, n., modo, disposición, Mortgage, v., hipotecar, gravar.
humor. — d, hipotecado, hipotecario.
Moon, «., luna. Mortgagee, n., acreedor hipote-
Moor, n., írezal, marjal. cario.
Moor, v., amarrar, anclar, asegu- Mortgager, n., deudor hipotecario.
rar. — ed, amarrado, surto. Mortise, n., escopleadura, escoplo ;

Moorage, n., ancladero. encaje, cotana, muesca (ma- ;

Mooring, n., amarra, amarradura. chine) máquina de escoplear.


— s, amarras, fondeadero ;
— lock, cerradura embutida (or
muertos. To break (loose) from encajada). [cas.
its —
s, desamarrarse. Mortise, v., escoplear, hacer mues-
Mop, n.. aljofifa, estropajo. Mortising machine, n., máquina
3Ioquette, n., moqueta. para escoplear.
Moral, a., moral
n., moralidad. ; Mosaic, a. & n., mosaico. work, —
Morality, moralidad.n., obra de mosaico.
Moratorium, n., moratoria, mora- Mosquito, n., mosquito. net, —
torio moratorium.
;
mosquitero. —
muslin, muse-
More, & adv., más, mayor,
a. lina mosquitero.
adicional. Any más. or — ,
— Moss, «., musgo, moho.
less, más o menos aproxima- Most, a., más, lo más, los más, la
damente. The ... the .,
— ;

—. . mayor parte de adv., suma- ;

cuanto más tanto más. . . . . . . mente, muy, en sumo grado. At


460
Mos] en(;lish-si\\nish dictionary [Mac

(the) —
a lo sumo, a If) más, s, montaje, guarniciones, ac-
cuando más. To make the — of,
,

cesorios.

-

sacar el mejor partido de. Mourn, v., lamentarse, afligirse ;

important, muy importante. vestirse de luto deplorar,;

Mostly, adv., por la mayor parte, lamentar, llorar.


por lo común los más de las 3Iourning:, n., lamento, aflicción
veces.
;

luto. In -,

de luto. Half — ;

Moth, n., polilla. eaten, apoli- medio luto.


llado. Mouse, n.,ratón.
Mother, n., madre. -of-pearl, — Mouse-trap, n., ratonera.
madreperla, nácar. tongue, — Mouth, «., boca, entrada, aber-
lengua matriz. tura embocadura (of a river).
3Iot¡on, n., moción, movimiento,
;

To buy from hand i:o — , com-


marcha juego de la máquina
; ;
prar para satisfacer (sus) ne-
(proposal) proposición, pro- cesidades inmediatas. To live
puesta. In en movimiento,— •, from hand to vivir al día. — ,

en marcha, funcionando. Mouthful, «., bocado.


Motionless, a., inmóvil, inmovible. Mouthpiece, n., boquilla (pipe,
Motive, a., motor, motriz motivo, etc.), embocadura, estrangul
razón, causa. power, fuerza — ;

(of a musical instrument).


motriz. Movable, á., movible, movedizo,
Motor, a., motor, móvil «., móvil. [mobiliario.
motor, movedor. — ;

bicycle, Movables, n.pl., bienes muebles



- ;

motocicleta. bus, ómnibus Move, n., movimiento, paso, ac-



— —
automóvil. -car, autómo\'il. ción. To make a good andar

,

boat, bote automóvil. acertado. On the viajando, ,

3IottIed, a., jaspeado, veteado, en viaje.


abigarrado. soap, jabón — Move, v., mover, dar (un) paso ;

jaspeado. moverse excitar, persuadir


; ;

Mould, n., (cast) molde (for proponer. To get (one) to


stereotyping) matriz (earth)
;

— from ..... apartar (a uno)


tierra vegetal (model) modelo,
;

de. ... To an amendment, —


forma, horma moho. Glass
;

proponer una enmienda. To —


— molde de vidrio.
,
;

away, alejarse, irse, marcharse.



Mould, v., moldear, formar. To back, retroceder, hacer
3Ioulding, 11., moldura, moldeo. retroceder. To down, bajar. —
Gilt —moldura dorada. To — forward, adelantarse,
avanzar. To —
,

Mouldy, a., mohoso. entrar en. into,


Mount, ;;., monte, montaña To — be sold) slowly, ser
off (to
de morosa salida. To — out,
;

montadura.
Mount, v., .subir, levantar, alzar ;
salir.To — up, subir.
armar ; montar, engastar Movement, n., movimiento, mo-
(stones, etc.) ;
portar, llevar ;
ción, marcha.
(patterns, etc.) pegar en genero Mow, v., guadañar segar. ;

(or cartón). Mower, n., guadañadora.


Mountain, »., monte, montaña, Mowing, n., siega. machine, —
sierra. guadañadora.
Mounted, <i., montado, a caballo. Much, a. & adv., mucho con
Mounting, »., subida, ascensión muclio, muy casi. As
;

— as,

; ;

engaste, marco armadura, tanto como. How -


? Cuán-
;

— ¿
^

niontura, montadura montaje. ; to ? As more, otro taijtQ


461
Mucl ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Mys

más. To be — - the same, ser Museum, n., museo.


casi lo mismo, ser bastante Mushroom, n., seta, hongo.
parecido, venir a ser lo mismo. Music, n., música. book, libro —
To keep very same, — the de música. —
paper, papel de
quedar casi sin variación. So música. —
rack, atril para
— the better, tanto mejor. To música. —
stand, pupitre para
make — tener en mucho.
of, papeles de música. stool, —
— obliged, muy agradecido.
— banqueta {or taburete) de
So — tanto. Too .demasiado, piano.

,

excesivo. Very mucho, — , Musical, a., musical. box, caja


muchísimo, extremamente. de música.
Mucilage, n., muc llago. 3Iusician, w., músico.
Mud, n., fango, cieno, lodo, barro. Musk, n., musco, almizcle.
— guard, guarda-barros. — Muslin, n., muselina. Book —
pipe, tubo de limpieza. organdí, percalina. Leño —
Slufí, «., manguito, estufilla. gasa de algodón. See Mosquito.
Muffler, n., rebozo, bufanda, em- Must, v., deber ser preciso, ser

;

bozo. necesario. We debemos.


Mug, n., pichel, cubilete. Mustard, n., mostaza. plaster,
,


Mulberry, n., mora. sinapismo. pot, mostacera.—
Mulct, v., multar. Muster, n., revista, reseña. To
Mule, n., mulo, muía, ün back, — pass —
pasar revista valer
a lomo de muía, a muía. — algo, servir de algo
,

valer. ;
;

jenny, telar para tejer algodón. roll, lista, rol.


— twist, hilaza ligeramente Cluster, v., pasar lista, juntarse,
torcida. Stretching batán — , unirse ;
pasar revista.
de extensor. Musty, a., mohoso, enmohecido ;

3Iuleteer, n., muletero, mozo de añejo, añejado.


muías. Mutilate, v., mutilar.
Multiple, a., múltiple, multíplice ; Mutilation, n., mutilación.
n., múltiplo, multíplice. 3Iutiny, n., motín, amotina-
Multiplicand, n., multiplicando. miento rebelión.
;

3Iultipl¡cate, a., multiplicado. 3Iutiny, V., amotinar.se.


Multiplication, n., multiplicación. Mutton, n., carnero.
fliultiply, V., multiplicar, aumen- 3Iutual, a., mutuo, mutual, co-
tar multiplicarse, aumentarse, mún, recíproco. account, —
;

propagarse. cuenta a mitad. friend, —


Multitude, «., multitud. común amigo. insurance, —
Mummy, n., momia. seguro mutuo. advan- To —
Municipal, a., municipal. tage, con ventaja recíproca.
Municipality, n., municipalidad. 3Iutually, adv., mutuamente, recí-
Munition, «., municiones fortifi- procamente.
caciones. —
s of war, municiones
;

Muzzle, «., boca ;


(fastening)
[or pertrechos) de guerra. bozal, frenillo.
Muriatic, a., muriático. acid, — Muzzle, v., embozar, abozalar.
ácido niiuiático, hidroclórico. My, a. & pron., mi, mis. — own
Murmur, >i., murmullo, susurro, el mío, la mía, los míos, las
rumor. mías. —
own pen, mi propia
Murmur, ? murmurar, susurrar pluma.
quejarsí Myself, pron., yo mismo, me, a mí,
Muscatel, n., moscatel. mí mismo.
462
Mys] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Nav

Mysterious, a., misterioso. pecuniaria, posibles cortos. —


Mystery, n., misterio. cloth, tela angosta. minded,
de entendimiento limitado,
de pocos alcances, apocado,
Nail, n., (finger) uña (metal) mezquino. limit, —
límite
clavo. Brass-headed clavo
;

— , estrecho. See Escape.


con cabeza de latón. brush, Narrow, v., estrechar, angostar,
cepillo para las uñas, limitar.
scissors, tijeras para las uñas. Nation, n., nación.
Nail, V., clavar. To — up, clavar, National, a., nacional. debt, —
enclavar. deuda pública, deuda del Es-
Nainsook, n., nansú. ^
tado. —
bank, banco nacional.
Naive, a., ingenuo, sencillo, Nationality, n., nacionalidad.
simple, natural. Native, a., nativo, natural, natal,
Naked, a., desnudo puro, simple. indígena n., natural, habi-
Name, w., nombre, reputación.
;

tante, indígena.
;

place, lugar —
In the —
of, en nombre de, a natal. —
subject, natural. —
nombre de. Good — , buena language, lengua matriz. A —
fama, buena reputación. of ... natural de.
Christian — nombre de pila.
,
,

Natural, a., natural, sencillo. —


To make a —
for oneself, darse colour, color natural.
a conocer. Under his own — Naturalisation, n.. naturalización.
bajo su propio nombre. Naturalise, v., naturalizar. To
Name, v., nombrar, llamar, men- become —
d, tomar carta de
cionar, señalar. naturaleza.
Named, a., llamado, nombrado. Naturally, adv., naturalmente, por
To be —
llamarse. , supuesto.
Namely, adv., a saber, eso es. Nature, n., naturaleza, natural,
Namesake, n., tocayo. índole, especie, género, clase.
Nankeen, n., mahón, nanquín. Good — buen natural, benigni-
,

Nap, n., pelo, lanilla, percha, pe- dad, benevolencia, afabilidad.


lillo, frisa, paño. To raise the —
Good d, de buen natural.
— perchar. Naught, nada,
n., cero. To come
to —
,

Napery, »., mantelería, ropa de malograrse,


, fracasar ;

mesa. estrellarse (contra). To set at


Naphtha, n., nafta.

— hacer poco
, de, tener en
Napkin, n., servilleta. ling, poco ;desdeñar, despreciar.
anillo de ser\'illeta. Nautical, a., náutico, marítimo.
Narcotic, a. & n., narcótico. Naval, a., naval de marina. —
Narrate, v., narrar, relatar. equipment, dotación naval.
;


Narration, w., narración, relación. officer, oficial de marina. —
Narrative, n., narrativa, relato. stores, pertrechos navales.
Narrow, a., estrecho, angosto, Navigable, a., navegable.
pequeño, corto, reducido, limi- Navigate, v., navegar.
tado, apurado. brim, ala — Navigation, n., navegación náu-
estrecha. In circumstances, — tica.
;

en circunstancias muy apura- Navigator, n., navegador, nave-


das. —
gauge, (rail.) vía gante.
estrecha. —
means, escasez Navvy, «., peón.
Navy, n., marina armada. The
1 Also sometimes
" nansuc."
written : " nanzú,"
Koyal —
la real armada.
,
;


463
Nea] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Neg

office, almirantazgo. board, — miseria. From por necesi- —


consejo de la armada. list, — dad, necesariamente. It must
,

escalafón de marina. of — no puede menos de ...


, ;

Near, a., corto (mean) tacaño ; ;


forzosamente (tiene que .). . .

(close) cercano, próximo, inme- In case of —


en caso necesario.
,


diato, directo (like) parecido, ; Neck, n., cuello pescuezo. ;

aproximado adv., cerca de,; lace, collar, gargantilla. tie,


junto a, próximo a de cerca, corbata.
casi. To be —
to (to resemble),
;

Need, n., necesidad, urgencia po-


aproximarse a. To come (or breza. To be (or stand) in
;


draw) —
acercarse, aproxi-
— of, necesitar hacer falta, urgir.

, :

marse. -
— to, cerca de. To be urgently in of, necesi-
at hand, cercano. Paris, — tar con urgencia urgir (le) mu-
cerca de París. sight, — cho. In case of (or if —
;

be), —
miopía. en caso necesario, en caso de
Near, v., acercarse (a). necesidad.
Nearest, a., próximo, más corto. Need, v., necesitar, carecer (de)
— way, camino más corto. hacer falta, ser preciso {or
;

Nearly, adv., casi, de cerca, cerca necesario). We not add, —



de. I lost, por poco pierdo. excusado nos parece agregar.
— related, parientes cercanos. See Scarcely.

Not so ... as, no .. con . Needful, a., necesario, preciso
mucho tan . . .como. . . . n., lo necesario. To do the — ;

Nearness, n., proximidad, cer- hacer (or cuidar) lo necesario ;

canía. hacer efectivo (a bill), proveer


Neat, a., limpio, sencillo, aseado, [or revestir) de lo necesario.
primoroso, bonito, pulido puro,
— ; Needle, n., aguja. work, cos- —
sin mezcla. spirit, espíritu tura, bordados, labores, obra
puro.
— de punto. Knitting aguja —

,

Neat, n., vaca, buey. 's tongue, de malla. Pack aguja de



,

lengua de vaca. ensalmar. Darning aguja


Neatly, adv., con primor, limpia- de zurcir. —
case, alfiletero.
,

mente, diestramente. Needless, a., inútil, innecesario.


Neatness, «., pulidez, elegancia, — to say, excusado es decir,
limpieza. excusamos decir.
Necessaries, n.pl., lo necesario; Needy, a., indigente, necesitado,
efectos, utensilios. pobre.
Necessarily, adv., necesariamente, Negation, n., negación.
forzosamente. Negative, a., negativo n., nega-

;

Necessary, a., necesario, preciso, tiva. Reply in the , respuesta


forzoso, menester, indispen- negativa.
sable del caso. To be
; ser — , Negative, v., denegar, negar ;

necesario, ser preciso (menes- oponerse a.


ter). If —
si fuera necesario,
, Neglect, n., negligencia, incuria,
en caso de necesidad. To think descuido, desuso.
(it) —

, creer necesario. — steps, Neglect, v., descuidar, desatender,
pasos necesarios, diligencias ne- malograr, echar en saco roto
cesarias [or del caso). perdonar. To to ... — ;

Necessitate, v., necesitar, obligar, olvidar, olvidarse de, dejar de,


precisar, hacer necesario. dejar escapársele. To no —
Necessity, n., necesidad, precisión ; means, no perdonarse medios,
464
Negl ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Nex

Neglectful, a., negligente, descui- encaje de tul, encaje de malla.


dado. — work, malla, red, randa,
Negligence, «., negligencia, des- obra de malla.
cuido, incuria. Gross — , des- Net, f., enredar, prender con red ;

cuido vergonzoso. (to gain) realizar, ganar, sacar.


Negligent, a., negligente, descui- Netting, n., randa, red, tul.
dado. Nettle, n., ortiga.
Negotiable, a., negociable, de fácil Network, n., red. — oí railways,
negociación. paper, papel — red ferroviaria.
negociable. Neuter, neutro.
a.,
Negotiate, v., negociar ; inter- Neutral, neutral, neutro. Under
a.,
venir, tratar. To a loan, — — flag (or colours), bajo ban-
negociar un empréstito. a — dera neutral. —
country, pais
bilí, negociar una letra de cam- neutro.
bio. Neutrality, n., neutralidad.
Negotiation, n., negociación, ne- Neutralise, v., neutralizar.
gocio. For —
para la negocia- Never, adv., nunca, jamás. —
ción. To enter into
,

s with, — mind, no importa, no haga Vd.


entrar en tratos con. caso.
Negro, íi., negro. Nevertheless, adv., con todo, no
Neighbour, n., vecino; prójimo. obstante esto, sin embargo, a
Neighbourhood, n., vecindad, ve- pesar de esto.
cindario, cercanías, proximidad, New, a., nuevo, fresco, moderno,
inmediaciones. In the en — reciente. —
account, cuenta
las cercancías, en las inmedia-
,

nueva. —
bread, pan fresco
ciones, en los alrededores. [or tierno). —
fashion, última
Neighbouring, a., vecino, próximo, moda, novedad. fashioned, —
cercano, inmediato. de nueva moda, de última moda.
Neither, conj., ni, tampoco pron., — year, año nuevo. Brand —
ninguno. —
... nor ni . . .
;

, . . . nuevo flamante. To carry to


ni ... no
; ni.
. . . . . . account, pasar a cuenta nueva.
Nephew, n., sobrino. See Year.
Nerve, n., nervio. To strain everj' Newly, nuevamente, reciente-
adv.,
— hacer cuanto está en su
, mente (before a past partici-
;

mano, hacer todo lo que sea ple) recién.


dable. Newness, n., novedad, innovación ;

Nervous, a., nervioso, nervoso ; lo nuevo.


nervudo. News, n.pl., noticia, nueva, noti-
Nest, n., nido.

cias, nuevas. —
agent, vende-
Net, a., neto, líquido. amount, dor de periódicos. paper, —
importe líquido {or neto), canti- diario, periódico, gaceta.
dad neta. —
cash, líquido {or Next, a., próximo, inmediato, con-
neto) al contado. cost, costo — tiguo, siguiente cercano, ve-
neto. —
price, precio neto. cino después.
;

— best, el
— proceeds, producto líquido, mejor
;

después del primero.


líquido producto. profit, — — day, día siguiente,
el {or al)
beneficio {or ganancia) neto. — month, mes viene, el cjue el
— receipts, entradas líquidas. mes entrante próximo veni-{or
— weight, peso neto. dero). — July, Julio próximo
Net, n., red, tul. Hair — venidero. —
year, el año quo

redecilla para el pelo. lace. viene, el año próximo venidero


465
Nib] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Non

— of kin, el pariente más cer- gas, bióxido de ázoe, gas


cano. -

después de elto, ; nitroso.
primero después de casi. See Nitro -glycerine, n., nitroglicerina.
— page, véase la página si-
;

No, adv., no a., ninguno. At —


guiente. —
mail, el próximo time, nunca, jamás.
;

— doubt,

correo, el correo siguiente. sin duda, no cabe duda.
Nib, n., pico, punta {or punto) de good, — hooks
sin valor, inútil.
la pluma. (on packages), no usen ganchos.
Nice, a., bueno, bonito, hermoso, In — •
case,en ningún — caso.
exquisito delicado exacto, longer, no más ya no.
sutil
;

(a person) gentil, aiiiable,


;

— more, nada más ya no. —. . .


; . . .

simpático.
;

pattern, muestra— — one, nadie, ninguno. Of ; . . .

hermosa (or bonita). point, — consequence, sin importancia,


punto delicado. See Touch. insignificante. Of — account,
Nicely, adv., agradablemente, con sin valor, despreciable. Of —
primor, exactamente bien, ; value, sin valor. On — account,
sin novedad. por ningún concepto, de nin-
Nicety, «., exactitud, esmero de- ; guna manera. Of — use, inútil.
licadeza, sutileza discreción, ; Nobility, «., nobleza.
precisión. Noble, o., noble, hidalgo, insigne,
NicItPl, n., niquel. plated (or — sublime, elevado, magnífico,
nickelled), niquelado. See generoso.
Silver. Nobody, n., nadie, ninguna per-
Nickel-plate, v., niquelar. sona, ninguno. else, nadie —
Nicotine, n., nicotina. más, ningún otro.
Niece, n., sobrina. Noise, «., ruido, bulla.
Night, n., noche. By de noche. — — Noiseless, a., quedo, sin ruido,
— dut}', servicio de noche.
,

— tranquilo, sordo.
light {or lamp), lamparilla. Noisy, a., ruidoso, estrepitoso.
gown, bata de dormir, traje de Nomenclature, n., nomenclatura.
dormir. —
watch, centinela {or Nominal, a., nominal, de nombre.

ronda) de noche. work, tra- — — price, precio nominal.
bajo nocturno. time, noche. — value, valor nominal, [señalar.
Last la —noche pasada,
, Nominate, v., nombrar, elegir.
anoche. To- esta noche, a — , Nomination, n., nombramiento,
la noche. nominación.
Nil, n., nada ; a., nulo. Nominative, n., nominativo.
Níp, V., marchitar, que-
arañar Nominator, n., nominador, nom-
mar, escarchar. To in the
;

— brador.
bud, destruir en germen Nominee, «., nombrado, provisto.
{or en principio), sofocar al Non-acceptance, n., falta de acep-
^
estallar. tación.
Nitrate, n., nitrato. of potash, — Non-appearance, contumacia, re-
nitrato de potasa, salitre. oí — beldía, (in court) no compare-
soda, nitrato de sosa. silver, — cencia en juicio.
nitrato de plata, piedra infernal. Non-arrival, n., falta de llegada
Nitre, n., nitro, salitre, nitrato de {or arribo).
potasa. 1" Non " appears before many English
Nitric, a., nítrico, azoico. acid, — words, and is generally expressed in Spanish
by the words " falta de '* sometimes by ;

ácido nítrico, agua fuerte.


Nitrogen, n., ázoe, nitrógeno. — " no," and fometimes by the prefix
" anti," as antideslizante, non-slipping.

466
Non] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Not

Non-attendance, n., falta de asis- asegurar. — navigable, innave-


tencia. gable. - — negotiable, no nego-
Non-compliance, n., falta de cum- ciable. — obtainable, inase-
plimiento. tjuible, cjue no se puede con-
Non-condiictor, n., no conductor. seguir (or obtener). — oí age,
Non-delivery, n., falta de remisión menor de edad. — ordered, no
(or entrega). pedido. — • paid, sin saldar,
Non-fulñlment, n., falta de ejecu- por saldar, no pagado, sin satis-
ción {or desempeño). facer. —
ready, no preparado,
Non-payment, n., falta de pago. imprevisto. —
saleable, inven-
Non-períormance, n., falta de dible. ——
stamped, no sellado,
cumplimiento (or ejecu- sin sello. touched, sin tocar,
ción) . intacto. —
yet, todavía no.
None, pron., nadie, ninguno Notable, a., notable.
nada. There — no hay,
is lo
;

Notarial, a., notarial. certifi- — —


— the worse, no
,

no hay nada. cate, certificado notarial.


. . . peor. charges, gastos notariales.
Nonpareil (type), ii., nnniparcil ; Notary, n., notario, escribano.
letra (or tipo) de seis pun- Note, n., nota, marca, señal,
tos. apunte carta, esquela, billete,
;

Nonplus, v., lonfundir, cortar, membrete ; vale, pagaré,


arrinconar. cuenta, memoria. of hand —
Nonsense, n., disparate, desatino, (or promissory pagaré. —
absurdo, necedad fruslerías. Foot- —
),
nota al pie. Bank —


; ,

Nonsuit, n., abandono de un pleito. billete de banco. book, libro


Nonsuit, v., absolver de la de memoria, cartera, libro de
instancia. apuntes. —
paper, papel de
Noon, n., mediodía. cartas (or esquelas). To take
Noose, n., lazo corredizo. — of, tomar nota de, anotar,
Ñor, conj., ni, no, tampoco pero. ;
notar, fijarse en, quedar ente-
Normal, a., normal. rado (or impuesto) de. Worthy
North, n., norte, septentrión ; oí —digno de atención.
,

a., septentrional, del norte, Note, V., notar, marcar, observar,


hacia el norte. advertir, anotar, apuntar, to-
North-east, n. & a., nordeste. mar nota de, imponerse de,
Northern, a., septentrional, del fijarse en, registrar (a bill)
;

norte. anotar, protestar quedar ente-


North-west, n. & a., nordeste. rado (or impuesto) de. To a
;


Nose, n., nariz. bill oí exchange, anotar una
Not, ndv., no. —
adulterated, na- letra de cambio. To do^vn, —
tural. —
advised, sin aviso. anotar, apuntar, d for, —
— at all, de ningún modo. — afamado por. To — protest,
attainable, inasequible. — formular (su) protesta.
called for, inopinado, fuera de Noteworthy, a., notable, digno de
lugar. —
clear, indistinto, con- nota (or atención).
fuso, obscuro. —
confirmed, sin Nothing, n., nada, ninguna cosa
confirmar. —
even, ni siquiera. cero. For —
de balde, gratis,
;

— —
,

executed, sin ejecutar, sin por nada. For almost casi


— —
,

ejecución. filled, vacante, en de balde. To be good for


blanco. —
included, sin contar. no servir para nada. To come
— insirred, no asegurado, sin to — , fracasar ; reducirse a
467
Not] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Num

nada. To make of, no com- — Notion, «., noción, parecer, opi-


prender, no entender. To make nión, idea.
— out of, no sacar nada de. Notorious, a., notorio, público,
To think of, no opinar gran — conocido, manifiesto, aparente.
cosa de. at all, absoluta- — Notwitlistanding, conj., a pesar
mente nada. but, nada — de, sin embargo, no obstante,
sino no más que. doing,

— con todo aunque, bien que


no se
;

hace nada.
. . .

much, poca — por más que.


; ;

cosa. Next to casi nada. — , Nourisll, V., nutrir, alimentar.


See Else. Novel, a., novel, nuevo, moderno ;
Notice, «., nota, reparo, observa- n., novela.
ción noticia, informe, aviso, Novelette, n., novela corta.

;

atención. At a moment's Novelist, n., novelista.


en el acto. To escape one's — Novelty, novedad, cosa nueva.
w.,
pasar por alto, no echar de ver, Latest —
última novedad.

,

escapársele. To give dar , Now, a., ahora, ya, en este mo-


aviso, informar, avisar, adver- mento, actualmente ahora ;

tir, hacer saber. To give a bien. — - is the time to ...


year's —
dar aviso con un año
, ésta es la hora (or la época)

,

de anticipación. Three months' de. ... and then, de vez



un aviso de tres meses. To


, en cuando, de cuando en
give short conceder im corto— cuando. Just ahora mismo, —

, ,

plazo. —
quit, aviso de to inmediatamente. Before ya,
despedida. At the shortest — antes de ahora.
,

al momento, tan pronto como Nowadays, adv., hoy día.


sea posible. To take of, — Nowhere, adv., en ninguna parte.
hacer caso, atender, tener cui- Nugget (of gold), n., pepita (de
dado, notar, observar, cuidarse oro).
de tomar nota de, tomar en
; Nuisance, «., fastidio, molestia,
cuenta, quedar impuesto de, mal, tormento, daño, peste,
reparar, fijarse en. To take plaga, estorbo (Coll.) lata. A
no —
of, no hacer caso de. Until

perfect — ;

im verdadero tor-

,

further hasta nueva orden, , mento.


salvo aviso Wor- al contrario. Nuil, a., nulo, inválido, sin valor.
thy — digno de atención.
of — and void, nulo y de ningún
Usual — plazo de aviso acos-
,

,
valor. [gar.
tumbrado. Nullify, v., anular, invalidar, abro-
Notice, v., notar, observar, mirar, Nullity, n., nulidad.
reparar, echar de ver quedar ; Number, n., número, cantidad,
impuesto de, fijarse en hacerse cifra, guarismo; (of a newspaper)
número. A great —
;

cargo de, atender a, cuidar de great (or


apercibirse de.
;

— s) gran número
of, To de.
Noticeable, a., perceptible, distin- the — hasta
of, número el de.
guible, digno de atención, no- Running — números conse-
cutivos. —
s,

table. numeración. In
Notification, n., notificación, aviso, — s book), por entregas.
(a
s,

advertencia. Even — números s, Odd pares.


Notify, notificar, advertir, — números impares. Round
avisar
v.,
dar a conocer. — números
s,
s, redondos. With-
out — innumerable, un
;

Noting, notificación, aviso


n., ;
, sin-
^.notar una letra de cambio. número de.

468
Nil ni] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY r(H)s

Xiiiubcr, Í)., numerar, contar,


— obra menuda. The — of the
computar ; estimar. inj; present is, la presente sirve
machine, máquina numeradora, para limitamos
. . . ; el interés
máquina de foliar. de la presente a.
Numberless, «., innumerable, sin Object, v., objetar, poner reparos.
número. To —
to ... oponerse a
- ,

Numeral, a., numeral, numérico ;


tener inconveniente en, poner
n., guarismo. tacha a, no querer.
Numeration, n., numeración. Objection, n., objeción, oposición
Numerator, «., numerador, con- inconveniente, tacha, reparo
tador. dificultad, duda. To have (or
Numerical, a., numérico. raise) any
some) to (or — . . .

Numerous, a., numeroso muchos, ; tener inconveniente en . . .

numerosos. hacer una objeción, poner re


Nut, n., nuez (Mech.) tuerca.
— paro. To have no to, no —
— brown, avellanado.
;

poner reparo en, tener a bien


crackers,cascanueces. rneg, — no estar indispuesto a, no ver
nuez moscada, —shell, cascara (or tener) inconveniente en
de nuez. Corozo tagua. — , To take —
to, poner reparo en
Házel- —
avellana. Wall, — oponerse a.
nuez de nogal. Objectionable, a., reparable, re-
Nux-vomica, «., nuez vómica, prensible, censurable.
matacán. Obligation, n., obligación, empeño,
favor.
Oak, n., roble, encina. apple, Obligatory, a., obligatorio.
agalla de roble. bark, cor- — Oblige, v., (to compel) obligar,
teza de roble. timber (or — precisar (to favour or help) ;

wood), madera de roble. complacer, ayudar, agradar,


Galium, n., estopa. servir, favorecer, ser agradable.
Oar, «., remo. lock, chumacera, — To be —
d to, estar obligado a,
escalamera. verse obligado a, tener precisión
Oat, Oats, n., avena. meal, — de, verse en la necesidad de,

harina de avena. cake, torta verse precisado a. To be d
de avena. agradecer quedar (or estar)
for, ;

Oath, n., juramento. To put agradecido (or reconocido) por. ^


upon —
hacer prestar jura- Obliging, a., complaciente, amigo

,

mento. On (or upon) bajo de complacer, obsequioso.



,

juramento. To take an Oblique, a., obliquo, sesgado,


prestar juramento. torcido, indirecto.
Obedience, n., obediencia. Obliterate, v., borrar.
Obedient, a., obediente. I remain, Oblivion, n., olvido.
your —
servant, quedo de Vd., Oblivious, a., olvidadizo. To be —
atento y S.S. (seguro servidor). of, olvidar.
Obediently, adv obedientemente. Oblong, a., oblongo.
Yours — , de
,

Vd., afectmo. Obscure, a., obscuro.


(afectísimo) y S.S. Obscuro, V., obscurecer.
Obey, v., obedecer, cumpHr. Observable, a., observable, no-
Object, n., objeto, fin, intento, table, conspicuo, eminente.
mira, móvil (in cloth) obra, ; Such a phrase as
1 I shall be obliged :

pinta blanco, punto. Small s ifyou will send . is usually rendered in . . ,


;

Spanish thus le agradecer,^ (or estimaré)


:

(on prints or printed cloth).


me envíe. . . .

469
Obs] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Oce

Observance, w., observancia, cum- debido tiempo ; cuando se


plimiento. ofrece, ocasionalmente. Upon
Observation, «., observación, ad- all — s, siempre. On previous
vertencia, atención. — en veces anteriores. On
Observe, v., observar, mirar, ver, the
s,
— of, cuando. When —
reparar, notar, decir (a law, ;
offers {or requires), en caso
etc.) atenerse a, guardar. necesario, según lo pida la
Observer, n., observador. ocasión, cuando se le ofrezca,
Obstacle, n., obstáculo, impedi- para cuando llegue la ocasión.
mento, estorbo, traba, dificul- There is no — to, no es
tad, inconveniente. To be an menester.
— to, servir de estorbo en ;
Occasion, v., ocasionar, causar,
obstar a. acarrear, dar lugar a, dar origen
Obstinacy, n., obstinación, per- a.
tinacia, terquedad. Occasional, ^ a., casual, accidental,

Obstinate, a., obstinado, terco, fortuito, ocasional, alguno que


¡(orfiado. otro.
Obstruct, v., obstruir, interrumpir, Occasionally, adv., de cuando en
estorbar, retardar, impedir, opo- cuando, a veces, una que otra
nerse a. vez, ocasionalmente, de vez en
Obstruction, n., obstrucción, es- cuando.
torbo, obstáculo, impedimento, Occupant, n., ocupador, ocupante,
entorpecimiento, dificultad. inquilino.
Obtain, v., obtener, conseguir, Occupation, n., ocupación, pro-
lograr, adquirir prevalecer. fesión, trabajo, oficio, empleo.
To —
by entreaty, recabar.
;

Occupier, n. See Occupant.


Obtainable, a., asequible, que se Occupy, v., ocupar, llenar, desem-
puede obtener (.\mer.) ob-
;
peñar, tener ocupado tomar ;

tenible. posesión de, apoderarse de ;

Obtrude, v., imponer entreme- ; emplear, dar empleo {or trabajo)


terse, intrusarse, causar incó- a. To be occupied in, ocuparse
modo. en. To be very much occupied,
Obtuse, a., obtuso. — angle, estar muy ocupado, tener mu-
ángulo obtuso. chos quehaceres.
Obviate, v., obviai-, evitar, apartar. Occur, v., ocurrir, suceder, acon-
Obvious, a., obvio, claro, evidente, tecer, presentarse, ofrecerse,
manifiesto. It is —
that, claro sobrevenir, acaecer, darse, en-
está que. To be —
ser evidente, contrarse. To —
again, volver a
saltar a la vista.
,

suceder. To —
to one (to strike
Occasion, «., ocasión, caso ; sazón, one), ocurrirsele a uno, psisár-
vez, coyuntura motivo, causa sele por las mientes.
necesidad, falta. To have
;

—;

Occurrence, n., ocurrencia, suceso,


for, tener necesidad de, hacer incidente, acontecimiento, acae-
uso de, hacer falta (a uno). To cimiento, lance. To be of fre-
have —
for complaint, tener quent — , suceder a menudo.
motivo de quejarse, tener por- Ocean, n., océano, mar, piélago.
qué quejarse. To have to, — 1 This word is usually rendered in
tener ocasión {or motivo) de, Spanish by the adverbial form : de vez en
ofrecérsele, ser menester, ofre- cuando, una que otra vez, periódicamente ;

i.e., instead of saymg lie makes me an


cerse, tener que. On (or upon)
:

changed
— en su oportunidad, en su
,
occasional visit, the form
he visits me occasioaally.
is to :

470
Oce] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Off

— going, de Océano. —- going estar a la altura del (delante


steamer, vapor del Océano. de or sobre el) puerto. To put
Oceauic, a., oceánico. — diferir, aplazar. To see one
— —
,

Ochre, n., ocre. Red ocre rojo, , despedirse de uno, ver


,

almagre. (a uno) salir (partir, or mar-


Octagon, n., octágono. charse). To be badly estar — ,

Octave, n., octava. mal, ir(le) mal. Better más — ,

Octavo, a., en octavo. acomodado ; mejor. and on, —


Ocular, a. & n., ocular. algunas veces, de vez en cuando,
Oculist, n., oculista. a intervalos, interrumpida-
Odd, a., (strange) extraño, raro, mente. To be shade, no ser —
singular, particular, extraordi- igual (el color). To take —
nario tanto, pico, suelto (loose
; deducir. To be well estar — ,

or alone) ; impar (uneven) so- ; bien, estar (bien) acomodado,


brante, de más solo, único. tener con que pasarlo bien. 2^
An —lot, un lote suelto.
;

— per cent. —
for cash, descuento
lots, una que otra partida. The de 2^ por ciento por pago al
— - money, el pico. The piece, — c.ontado. See (ío. Shade.
la pieza de sobra (restante or Offence, «., ofensa, delito, injuria,
sobrante). The pence, el pico — agraxio. To give ofender. —
de peniques. /20 and some — To take —
ofenderse (de),
,
,

shillings, ¿20 Y unos chelines llevar a mal, darse por sentido.


{or y pico). Four hundred and Offend, v., ofender, enfadar, pro-
— pounds, cuatrocientas y vocar, agraviar, injuriar. To
tantas libras. s and ends, — be —
ed, ofenderse, estar sen-
retazos, sobrantes picos y ; tido, darse por sentido.
cabos pendientes. Two thou- Offender, n., delincuente, trans-
sand and —
inhabitants, dos gresor, ofensor.
mil y pico de habitantes. Offensive, a., ofensivo, injurioso,
Oddness, n., desigualdad, singula- ultrajante, desagradable, in-
ridad, rareza. grato, perjudicial.
Odds, n.pl., desigualdad, diferen- Offer, n., oferta, ofrecimiento,
cia, disparidad, probabilidades propuesta, proposición, pro-
ventaja, superioridad.
;

mesa. A firm una oferta —



,

Odious, a., odioso, abominable, en firme. To close with an


detestable, aborrecible. aceptar una oferta. To make
Odour, n., olor, fragancia, aroma. an —
hacer una oferta.
, See
Oí, prep., de, desde, fuera de, Kind.
proveniente de ; en, entre. Offer, v., ofrecer, presentar, pro-
— course, por supuesto, bien poner ofrecerse, presentarse.
entendido. —
mine, mío. — To — ;

to do, ofrecer (or prome-


late, últimamente. ter) hacer. Nothing — ing, no
Off, adv., lejos, a distancia (Xaut.) se ofrece partida alguna. To
a la altura de (away) fuera,
;

— for sale, presentar(se) en la


partido. To be
;


irse, mar- plaza ofrecer en remate (auc-

,


;

charse. Far lejos. , hand, tion). To —


a reward, ofrecer

de repente, de improviso, sin una gratificación {or hallazgo).


pensarlo, pronto, luego. In an Off-hand, a., informal adv., sin

;

hand way, sin ceremonia. vacilación, sobre la marcha.


A mile —a una milla de dis- Office, n., (post or employment)

,

tancia. To be the port, oficio, función, cargo, empleo.

471
Off] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Omi

puesto
ejeicicio, (room) escri- — lamp, velón, candil, lámpara

torio,despacho, oficina. To be
;

de — man,
aceite. aceitero.
in —
tener un empleo, estar
, paints, tintas {or pinturas) al

en el poder. To enter upon óleo. painting, pintura al
-

one's —
comenzar a ejercer óleo. — paper, papel alqui-
sus funciones.
,

Enquiry — tranado. — -skin, encerado,


oficina de informes. Head — hule. — tafetán encerado.
silk,
asiento principal. General Post — sheets, hojas impermeables
— administración de correos para copiar. — -spring, fuente
de petróleo. — stove, estufa de
,

Post —
estafeta, casa de correo
,

administración de correos. Good aceite. — trade, comercio de


— favor, servicio. Booking — aceites. Almond — aceite de
Castor — aceite
, ,

oficina de registro taquilla almendras. ,

Ticket — despacho de
;

billetes de Cod
ricino. — aceite liver ,

Cash — Private —
,

caja. es- de hígado de bacalao. Olive


— aceite de
, ,

critorio particular privado) (or Lavender oliva.


General —
,


, escritorio, oficina —
-
aceite de e.spliego. Lubricat-
,

despacho. de chair, silla ing —


aceite de engrasar. of —
-

Secretary's —
,

escritorio. secre- roses, aceite de rosas, atar de


taría. — holder, empleado
,

rosas. —
of turpentine, aceite
público. Government — s de trementina. of vitriol, —
oficinas del Estado. ácido sulfúrico, aceite de vitriolo
OÍBcer, n., oficial empleado aceite de azufre. Salad —

;

funcionario. Police , agente


— aceite de comer. Lamp —
-

de policía. Custom-house aceite para lámparas. Linseed


vista de aduanas. — aceite de linaza. See Palm.
,

Offices, n.pL, oficios, atenciones Oil, v., aceitar, untar con aceite,
Kind — , buenos oficios, aten- engrasar. [noso.
ciones. To render good Oily, a., aceitoso, oleoso, oleagi-
prestar atenciones. Ointment, n., ungüento, unto.
Official, a., oficial, oficioso, pú- Old, a., antiguo, anciano,
viejo,
blico,autorizado n., oficial, anticuado, añejo, usado, pri-
empleado, oficial público, fun-
;

mitivo. To grow envejecer. —


— —
,

cionario. reports, avisos Three years tres años de


——
,

oficiales. See Returns. edad. Of de antiguo, an- ,

Officially, adv., de oficio, oficial- tiguamente. clothes, ropa


mente. vieja, ropa usada. age, —
——
Officious, a., oficioso, entremetido. vejez. edition, edición anti-
Offset, «., balance, compensación. gua. established, acreditado.
Offset, V., balancear, compensar. — fashioned, de moda antigua,
Offshoot, n., vastago, ramo. anticuado. style, estilo — —
Often, adv., muchas veces, a antiguo razón antigua.
;

menudo, frecuentemente. As standing, antigüedad antiguo.



;

as, siempre que. So — Oleaginous, a., oleaginoso, aceitoso.


tantas veces, tan a menudo. Olive, «., olivo (tree) aceituna,
Not —
rara vez. oliva. —
oil, aceite de oliva.
;

Oil, «., aceite, óleo. cloth, hule, — vk^ood, madera de olivo.


encerado. -cake, — torta de Omelet, n., tortilla de huevo,
orujo. —
can, alcuza, aceitera.
— fritada de huevos.
— colours, colores al óleo. Omission, n., omisión, falta, ol-
gas, gas de aceite, gas olefiante. vido. See Error.

472
Omi] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ope

omitir suprimir, dejar is only — no hay más que uno


Olllii, v.,
olvidarse descuidar, pasar en
; ;

{or un
,

solo). — another, el uno


silencio. To
;

to do, dejar — unos a otros.


al otro, and a —
{or olvidarse) de hacer. To be half, uno y medio.
— ted, faltar, omitirse. One-sided, a., de un solo lado ;

Omnibus, n., ómnibus. injusto.


parcial,
&
On, prep.
(de), en, de, a.— and encima adv.,
the
sobre,
after
Onion, n., cebolla.
Only, a., único, solo ; adv., sólo,
1stMaixh, a contar a {or partir) tan sólo, únicamente, sola-
del de Marzo. — or before
1° mente, puramente no más
the January, para
1st de el 1^ que. To be .... ser sólo — ;

Enero a más tardar. — the


;

no pasar de ser. . .

16th June, a 16 de Junio. {or el) Onward, a., avanzado, adelantado,


— account, a buena cuenta. progresivo adv., adelante, en
— account a causa To
of, de. adelante. To move
;

ade- — ,

draw — a cargo
girar And de. lantar, progresar.
so — y
,

,
en adelante, y
asi así Opal, n., ópalo.
por y
el estilo, de así lo {or los) Opaque, a., opaco, obscuro, mate.
demás. — returning, regre- al Open, a., abierto, patente, mani-
sar. To print — estampar en fiesto sincero, franco decla-
sobre) To have —
, ; ;

{or wear) (or rado sin sellar sin saldar,


llevar puesto. — .

his arrival, pendiente


;

a descubierto des-
;

a su — return,
llegada. his empaquetado.
;

To leave (a
;

a su regreso ——a {or vuelta). matter) —


dejar por resolver,
,

journey, viajando, en viaje. dejar en suspenso {or pendiente)


one's hands, en sus manos {or no quedar de razón (an
por su cuenta). -foot, a pie. — — account) dejar sin saldar. To
;

purpose, de intento, adrede, a be —(disposed) to ... estar ,

propósito, expresamente. ^ pronto {or dispuesto) a, estar


Once, adv., una vez, un tiempo, en disposición de (lial:)le or
en otro tiempo. for all, de — exposed) ser susceptible de,
;

una vez para siempre. At — estar expuesto a prestarse a. ;

(immediately) en seguida, al To lay oneself to, exponer.se •



punto, de un golpe, desde luego, a. To remain (or not settled), —
de contado (at one time) de quedar en pie, no quedar de
;

una vez, a la vez, a un tiempo. razón. — account, cuenta


— in a way, una vez siquiera. abierta. —
air, aire aire libre.
— more, otra vez, más todavía. — carriage, carruaje descu-
;

For —una vez siquiera. All bierto. —


cheque, cheque en

,

at de repente de una vez. bianco. —


country, pais llano.
— question, cuestión pendiente.
, ;

One, a., uno, una solo, único


un solo mismo. ; by
;

— — ;

— policy, póliza abierta {or


uno por uno, uno a uno. It is flotante). See Credit.
all — tome, me es todo uno, Open, v., abrir, comenzar, entab-
me es indiferente, lo mismo me lar, iniciar abrirse. To —
da, me es lo mismo. Every — an account, abrir una cuenta.
;

cualquiera, cada uno. There To —


a credit, abrir un crédito.
1 The word " on " is used in many ex- To — business relations, enta-
pressions besides those given, i.e., on de- blar relaciones comerciales. To
mand, on approval, etc., but these will be
found under the respective word, viz.,
— an inquiry, abrir una infor-
demand, approval, etc. mación.
473
Ope] ÉNGLiSÍi-SPANlSH DICTIONARY [Ord

ülK'U-bandcd, a., generoso, daili- the —


case, en el caso contrario.
\us(>, liberal. Opposition, »., oposición, contra-
Opening, n., (hole or aperture) riedad, obstáculo, resistencia ;

abertura, orificio (action of ; (competition) concurrencia,


opening or beginning) apertura ;
competencia.
principio porvenir ; (outlet ; Oppress, v., oprimir, apretar, ago-
or market) salida (vacanc)-) ; biar, abrumar.
puesto vacante. See Price. Oppression, opresión. n.,
Openly, adv., abiertamente, con Oppressive, opresivo. a.,
franqueza, sin rodeos. Optical, a., óptico.
Open-work, «., calado. Optician, n., óptico.
Open-worked, a., calado. Option, n., opción, elección, albe-
Opera, n., ópera. glass, gemelos — drío, facultad, preferencia, de-
(de teatro). [jar, actuar. recho de preferencia. To give
Operate, v., operar, obrar, traba- the —
-, facultar (a). You have
Operation, n., operación, función, the of ... -
— queda a su ,

transacción, efecto, acción. To elección (or albedrio). To have


come into —
comenzar a regir., no —
no tener remedio.
,

Operative, a., operativo, eficaz, Optional, a., facultativo. To be


activo n., 'obrero,
; operario, — quedar a (su) alcance tener
, ;

trabajador. [ejecutor. la elección.


Operator, n., operario, operador. Optionally, adv., facultativamente.
Opiate, 11., opiata. Or, conj., o, o bien u. Either ;

Opinion, n., opinión, parecer, dic- . or


. .o o . .ya . , . . . . . .
;

tamen, juicio, ver, sentir, idea, ... ya ... sea sea.



; . . . . . .

concepto. To be of (the) Oral, a., oral, verbal.


ser de
parecer (opinión or Orange, n., naranja. blossom, —
sentir). In our en nuestra — , azahar. colour, color de —
opinión, en nuestro concepto, naranja, naranjado. -peel, •

a nuestro ver. To form an — cascara de naranja.
formar un juicio, formarse una Orchard, n., huerto, huerta.
idea. Orchestra, «., orquesta.
Opium, n., opio. Orchid, n., orquídea.
Opponent, antagonista, con-
n., Order, n., pedido, orden, encargo,
trario, contrincante, adversa- comisión libramiento, libranza, ;

rio (competitor) competidor,


; carta-orden ; mandato ; regla,
concurrente. [niente. método, arreglo serie, clase.
Opportune, a., oportuno, conve- By —
and for account of, de
;

Opportunely, adv., oportunamente, orden y por cuenta de. book, —


a tiempo, en momento oportuno. libro de pedidos (órdenes or
Most —
muy a tiempo.
, comisiones). To be in estar — ,

Opportunity, n., oportunidad, oca- en regla, estar {or hallarse) en


sión buque, vapor. To take orden, estar conforme, estai" en
— —
;

(or seize the ), aprovechar [or buen estado. In good bien ,

aprovecharse de) la ocasión. acondicionado. To put in —


See Slip. arreglar, poner en orden. To
Oppose, v., oponer, objetar con- ; be out of estar desarreglado — ,

trariar resistir oponerse a. [or descompuesto) descompo-



; ; ;

Opposite, (7., fronterizo, opue.sto, nerse. To put out oí desor- ,

adverso, contrario (in front denar, descomponer, desarre-


of) en frente de, frente a. In
;

glar. To give (or place) an —


474
Ord] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [(Mir

hacer (oi- pasar) un pedido dar certificado de origen. Oí French


— —
;

orderu To be the ot the day, de procedencia francesa.


,

estar a la orden del día. To Original, a., original, primitivo,


execute an — desempeñar {or primero n., original. cost, —
— (on a
, ;

ejecutar) un pedido. To coste de producción, precio de


bill of exchange, etc.), a la fábrica. The invoice, la —
orden. the To
of, a la orden — factura original, el original de
de. To Mr. ... or al Sr. — la factura.
o a su orden. In to, para, a — , . . .

Originally, adv., originalmente, en


fin de. In the following en el — un principio, primitivamente.

,

orden siguiente. To make to Origínate, v., originar, inventar



;

hacer de orden. Foreign originarse, surgir.


pedido del extranjero. Money Ornament, n., ornamento, adorno,
— libranza postal.
, That

we ornato, ata\^ío, decoración.
have on with you, que • le Ornamental, a., ornamental, de
tenemos pedido (or encomen- adorno.
dado). That we have on for — Orphan, a. & «., huérfano.
you, que Vds. nos tienen pedido. Orpiment, »., orpimente.
For —
's sake, para la buena Orris root, ;;., raíz de iris.
regla. — form,
formulario de Oscillate, v., oscilar.
pedido. —-sheet, nota

de pedido. Osier, «., mimbrera. [fraga.


Standing —
orden vigente (or , Osprey, n., águila marina, osí-
en fuerza). In working en — , Ostensible, a., ostensible, plau-
buena marcha, en buen estado." sible, aparente.
Order, v., ordenar, mandar, pedir, Ostentation, n., ostentación.
dar orden(es). To out, — Ostrich, n., avestruz.
echar mandar salir. Other, pron., otro, otros, diferente,
;

Orders, n.pl., pedidos, órdenes, diferentes. Every day, un —


instrucciones. Till further — día sí y otro no, cada dos días.

hasta nueva orden. Sealed — On the hand, por otra parte.

pliegos cerrados. To repeat — On the side, del (or al) otro

repetir órdenes (or pedidos). lado. The day, el otro día.
Your kind sus estimadas (or — , Each — , se ; el uno al otro.
apreciables) órdenes. The los otros,
los demás.
Ordinal, a., ordinal. numbers, — — -s,

than, diferente de.


números ordinales. Otherwise, adv., de otra manera,
Ordinary, a., ordinario, común, de otro modo, de lo contrario,
usual, corriente, normal, regu- en el caso contrario (pero) en
lar mediano. seaman, — otros respectos.
;

marinero raso. Ottar, n., aceite esencial. of —


Ordnance, n., artillería, cañones. roses, aceite esencial de rosas.
Heavy — , artillería gruesa. Otter, n., nutria.
Ore, quijo, mineral, ganga.
>i., Ought, v., deber. You Vd. — ,

Organ, n., órgano organillo. ; debe, debió, debía oy debería.


Organic, a., orgánico. Ounce, n., onza.
Organism, «., organismo. Our, a. A proH., nuestro, nuestra,
Organisation, n., organización. nuestros, nuestras. -—selves,
Organise, v., organizar, disponer ;
nosotros mismos.
organizarse. Ours, pron., el nuestro, la nuestra,
Origin, n., origen, procedencia, los nuestros, las nuestras. of —
principio. Certificate oí — yesterday, la nuestra de ayer.
475
Out] ENGLISH-SPANISH DÍCtlONARY [Out

Out, adv., fuera, afuera, ausente, Ouibuildiug, n., dependencia,


salido descubierto
; apagado, ; construcción exterior.
extinguido agotado, acabado ; Outcome, n., éxito, resultado, pro-
(finished) con pérdida de. To ducto, producido, consecuencia.
be —divulgarse, descubrirse
,
;

Outcry, n., clamor, gritería, ruido.


(a secret) agotarse, acabarse ; Outdo, v., exceder, mejorar, eclip-
(a stock) salir, publicarse (a ; sar, dejar en zaga, sobrepujar.
book, etc.), acabar de publi- Outdoor, a., externo, al aire libre.
carse estar equivocado (mis-
; Outer, a., exterior, externo.
taken) perder (to lose) estar
; ; Outfit, n., equipo, habilitación,
fuera de casa estar apagado, ; apresto pertrechos, avíos.
;

apagarse (to be extinguished). Outfitter, n., armador, abastece-


To be —
of one's line, no entrar dor, proveedor, habilitador
en su ramo. To be of cash, — equipador.
,

hallarse sin fondos. To go — Outgoing, n., que sale, saliente.


salir, partir. Not to be far in, — s, gastos, expendio.
no andar (muy) descaminado en Outlay, n., desembolso (s), gastos.

.

To be in one's cash, faltar Outlet, n., desagüe salida. To


(le). Freight
. .

and home,
.

— find an —
(or market) for, dar
;


. . • •

flete de ida y vuelta. To be of salida a.


print, agotarse. Just acaba ——
, Outline, n., contorno, perfil, di-
de publicarse. Voyage and seño, bosquejo, traza, recorte ;
home, viaje redondo. of, — idea.
fuera de de sin por. of ; ; ;
— Outline, v., bosquejar, delinear,
danger, en salvo, fuera de dibujar los contornos (de).
peligro. of date, fuera de — Outlook, n., vista (prospect)
uso, que no se estila. of — perspectiva, aspecto vigilancia.
;

doors, fuera de casa. oí — Outnumber, w., exceder en número,


;

fashion, no usado, desusado ser más numeroso(s).


anticuado. of hand, luego, al — ;

Output, n., producción, producto,


pimto. —
of order, desordenado, rendimiento, giro, cifra.
descompuesto, desarreglado. - Outrage, n., ultraje, atropello.
of place, demás, desacomodado, Outset, n., principio, estreno.
fuera de lugar. oí print, — Outside, a. & adv., exterior por
agotado. We are of this — la parte de afuera, fuera de
;


;

quality, se nos acabó {or agotó) 11., exterior, costera. On the


esta calidad. — of proportion, por afuera. At the (at most), —
desproporcionado. — one's of a lo sumo.
power or de su
alcance. —reach, fueraagotado, of stock,
Outstanding, a., saledizo, saliente
(pending) pendiente, por pagar,
;

vendido. — the way, of lejano, abierto. —


account, cuenta
apartado, desviado singular, pendiente. —
debts, deudas
excesivo. —
;

extraño ; (price) oí activas, créditos.


town, ausente. To come or go Outward, a., exterior, externo
— , To
salir. — descubrir. find , extranjero adv., fuera, afuera,
;
;

To make extender, redactar — a otro país de salida, de ida.



, ;
;

(to understand) comprender. bound,con destino al


Five —
of six, cinco sobre seis. extranjero, destinado a otro
See Make, Fashion, Plaee, país. —
cargo, cargamento de
Pocket, Order. salida [or ida). trade, —
Outbid, v., pujar, sobrepujar. comercio de exportación.
476
Ova] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ove

Oval, a. & n., óvalo. steamer, etc.) (an account)


;

Oven, n., horno. vencido (ya). The train is two


Over, adv. & prep., sobre, encima, hours — el tren lleva (or tiene)
•,

encima más, de sobra,


de dos horas de atraso. The

;

de más pasado, concluido steamer is a fortnight el



; ; ,

durante. All por todas vapor es esperado desde hace


])artes. All the country, por — ,

quince días.
todo el país. To be (or remain) Over-estimate, v., evaluar en más
— , soljrar. and above, a más — de lo debido.
(de), de más, además, sobrante, Overflow, n., inundación, diluvio
excesivo. — and —
again, exceso, superabundancia.
;

repetidas veces, una y otra vez. Overflow, v., inundar, rebosar


To be — (finished), cesar, pasar, (a river), desbordarse; salir de
;

conchiirse, acabarse. When the madre.


crisis is — ,
pasada la crisis. Overhaul, v., tender, extender ;

Is now — , ha concluido ya. (Naut.) tiramollar (to repair


P.T.O. (please turn ), a la

— or examine) recorrer, registrar
;


;

vuelta, vuelta. 26, más de (to catch up) alcanzar. To



26. Twice , dos veces. See accounts, reexaminar (of revisar


Get, Glance, Hand, Look, Make, las cuentas).
Read, Think. Overhead, adv., encima, arriba,
Overboard, adv., al mar, a la mar. sobre la cabeza.
To fall —
caer al mar {or en el
, Overland, a. & n., por tierra, por
mar), caer al agua. la vía de tierra.
Overcast, a., encapotado. Overlap, v., sobresalir, envolver.
Overcharge, ;/., recargo. Overload, v., sobrecargar.
Overcharge, v., sobrecargar, Overlook, v., (to superintend)
cobrar demasiado, cobrar de examinar, repasar, inspeccionar,
más. vigilar ; (to forget or omit)
Overcoat, n., sobretodo, abrigo, pasar por alto, olvidar, dejar {or
paleto, gabán. pasar) desapercibido, escapár-
Overcoating, n., casimir para sele, pasársele (to excuse)
;

abrigos (or sobretodos). disimular, echar en {or dar al)


Overcome, v., (to overwhelm) olvido ;
(to look over or com-
abrumar (obstacles and diffi-
;
mand) dominar.
culties), veneer, superar, salvar ; Overlooker. See Overseer.
(objections) satisfacer. Overmeasure, n., exceso, colmo ;

Overdo, v., hacer más de lo nece- de más, de sobra.


sario, llevar demasiado lejos. Overpay, v., pagar con creces,
Overdone, rendido, agotado
a., ;
pagar de más {or en exceso).
(meat) cocido demasiado. Overplus, n., sobrante, sobra, de-
Overdraft, n., exceso, saldo. To masía, exceso.
allow an —
permitir girar en , Overpower, v., abrumar, predo-
e.xceso de sus fondos. To have minar, oprimir, sujetar, sojuz-
din —
exceder su cuenta. gar.
,

Overdraw, v., exceder. To an — Overrate, v., encarecer demasiado,


account, exceder su saldo ;
exagerar, apreciar excesiva-
exceder su crédito en el banco. mente, hacer demasiado aprecio
— n account, cuenta en des- de.
cubierto. Overreach, v., sobresalir exceder ;

Overdue, a., atrasado (train. (to deceive) engañar.


477
Ove] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pac-

Overrule, v., dominar, gobernar, se debe a, esto nace de, esto


decidir contra. obedece a.
Overrun, v., infestar, abrumar, Own, a., propio. In his — name,
inundar, adelantarse invadir. en su propio nombre. On his —
— by, abrumado (or
;

inundado) account, por su propia cuenta.


de. Own, v., (to confess) confesar,
Oversea, «., extraño ultramar.
; reconocer ;
(to possess) poseer,
Overseer, n., sobrestante, super- ser dueño de ;
(to belong to)
intendente director, inspector,
; pertenecer a, ser de.
celador. Owner, v., propietario, dueño ;

Overshoes, 7i.pl., chanclos. (of a ship) armador, naviero.


Oversight, )!., yerro, equivocación, Ownership, »., dominio, propie-
descuido, error, omisión, inad- dad.
\ertencia, olvido. Ox, n., buey.
Overstock, v., abrumar, abarrotar, Oxalate, n., oxalato.
colmar, atestar (the market)
;
Oxalic, a., oxálico.
apestar, sobrecargar, sobrelle- Oxidate, v. See ()x¡disc.
nar. To be —
ed with, estar Oxidation, n., oxidación.
abrumado (atascado, sobrecar- Oxide, n., óxido.
gado or abarrotado) de, tener Oxidise, v., oxidar.
grandes existencias de, tener Oxygen, ii., oxígeno.
ya demasiado ... en almacén. Oyster, n., ostra.
Overstrain, v., esforzarse dema-
siado, lasíiinarse.
Oversupply, »., abasto excesivo. Pace, n.,paso, rapidez. To keep
Overtake, v.. alcanzar suceder. ;
— with, andar con, correr
(overthrow, ?'., destruir, trastornar, parejas con, guardar proporción
idlmuir, desbaratar. con.
Overtime, ;/., deshoras. Pacily, V., pacificar, sosegar, tran-
Overture, »., declaración, proposi- quilizar.
ción, propuesta. —
s, propues- Pack, n., lío, fardo, carga; (of
tas. cards) baraja de naipes.
Overturn, v., trastornar. Pack, v., empacar, empaquetar,
Overvalue, v., apreciar (or estimar) embalar, enfardar, enfardelar,
demasiado, encarecer valuar a envasar, encajonar. To — in
un precio excesivo.
;

bales, embalar, enfardar. To —


Overweight, n., preponderancia, in boxes, poner en cajas. To —
exceso de peso. in cases, encajonar. To — up,
Overwhelm, v., abrumar, oprimir, empaquetar, enfardar, hacer el
abatir. To be —
ed with, estar baúl. See Free.
abrumado de, estar atascado Package, n.. paquete, bulto, fardo.
(atareado or ataread isimo) de. Packcloth, >!., arpillera.
— ing, abrumador. Packer, n., empacador, enfarda-
Overw^ork, v., trabajar demasiado. dor, embalador, empaquetador.
Owe, v., deber, estar adeudado ;
Packet, paquete
II., (mail-boat) ;

(to be indebted for) merecer (a), paquebot, paquebote, paquete,


ser deudor (de). vapor -correo, mala.
Owing, a., debido. to, con — Packing, n., empaque, embalaje,

motivo de, debido a. To be envase, enfardelaje, enfardela-


to, deberse a, nacer de, obe- dura, empaquetadura. case, — —
decer a. This is —
to ... esto . caja de embalaje envase. ;

478
Pac] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY I
Pap

cloth, arpillera. —
paper, papel Paint, v., ¡lintar, representar,
de estraza. —
charges, empaque, describir. —ed white, pintado
embalaje, envase. free, — de blanco.
franco de embalaje. Painter, n., pintor.
Pack-saddle, n., albarda. Painting, n., pintura, cuadro.
Packthread, n., bramante, hilo de Oil —
cuadro al óleo.
,

acarreto, guita. Pair, 11., par.


Pad, n., cojín, almohadilla fondo VaÍTfV., parear, hermanar, igualar;
de color. Clothing s, hombre- — ;

aparearse, hacer i)areja, her-


ras de sastre. Inking almo- — , manarse.
hadilla para entintar. Palace, n., palacio.
Pad, v., forrar, rellenar. Palate, «., paladar.
Padding, n., guata, huata (Amer.), Pale, a., pálido, descolorido, claro.
entretela, relleno. — green, verde claro. ale, —


Paddle, canalete
«., paleta. ;
cerveza clara. wine, vino
wheel steamer, vapor de rue- clarete.
das. Paleness, n., palidez.
Padlock, candado.
«., Palette, n., paleta.
Padlock, v., echar el candado, Pallet, n., jergón, camilla.
cerrar con candado. Palliate, v., paliar, excusar, dis-
Page, n., página. culpar, atenuar.
Page, v., foliar, paginar. Palm, n., palma, palmera palmo.
Paid, a., —
pagado. in, pagado, — oil, aceite de palma.
;

entregado. — in ful!, pagado Palm, V., escamotar, engañar. To


integramente. — amorti- off, — something off on someone,

zado, liquidado despedido. encajar a alguno alguna cosa.


out, desembolsarlo.
;

up, — Palpable, a., palpable, evidente,


pagado, amortizado. up — patente.
share, acción librada. up — Paltry, a., insignificante, pobre,
bonds, obligaciones pagadas. frivolo, vil, despreciable, de
To get —
hacerse pagar.
, up —

poco valor, mezquino.
capital, capital pagado. Pamphlet, n., folleto, librejo.
Pain, n., dolor, pena, castigo, Pan, n., vasija, lebrillo. Frying-
sentimiento, disgusto(s). s, — — sartén. Sauce cazo, —

, ,

molestia, trabajo, incomodidad, cacerola. Stewing cazuela.


Warming —
,

solicitud. To take s, tomarse , calentador.


molestias, tomarse el trabajo Pane, n., cuadro de \'idr¡o, hoja
de, darse trabajo, poner cui- de cristal.
dado. To take great s, — Panel, n., entrepaño tablero, ;

afanarse, empeñarse, esmerarse cuarterón sorteo de jurado.



;

en algo. On of, so pena de, Panelling, n., artesón, artesonado.


bajo pena de. Panic, n., pánico.
Pain, v.. doler. [tivo, difícil. Pannier, n., cuévano, cesto grande.
Painful, a., doloroso, triste, aflic- Pansy, n., pensamiento.
Painstaking, a., cuidadoso, labo- Pantile, n., teja, canalón.
rioso, industrioso. Pantry, «., despensa.
Paint, n., pintura. -box, caja — Paper, n., papel documento ; ;

de pintura, caja de colores. (newspaper) diario, periódico.


— -brush, brocha, pincel. Oil Blotting —
papel secante.
— s, pinturas {or colores) al Brown —
papel de estraza.
-
,

óleo, pintura de aceite. Carbon — papel


,

,
de carbón.
479
Pup] ENGLISH -SPANISH DICTIONARY Par

Cream laid —
papel color de
,
precedente a.,
; paralelo,
crema, papel acanillado. Daily igual, semejante, análogo.
— diario.
, Foolscap see — ; Paramount, a., superior, supremo,
Foolscap. Glazed papel — eminente, primero.
brillante. Glossed papel — ,

Parasol, n., parasol, quitasol,


satinado. Laid papel — ,

sombrilla.
acanillado. Letter papel de — ,

Paralyse, v., paralizar.


cartas. Note- —
papel de {or
,

Parcel, n., paquete, encomienda


para) esquelas.
,

Marbled — (of goods) partida, porción,


;

papel jaspeado. Leaf of — cantidad, lote fardo. By —


hoja de papel. Sheet of — •, post, por paquete postal, por el
;s

pliego de papel, volante. Trac- correo de paquetes (Amer.)


ing —
papel para calcar. Tissue por encomienda postal.
;


— ,

papel de seda. Waste


,
— receipt, recibo de la enco-
papel viejo {or inútil), papel de mienda postal, talón de pa-
desecho. Negotiable — papel quetes.
— Small abarrote. —
negociable. Weekly — perió- ,

s delivery, entrega de pa-


,

dico semanal. Writing — papel ,

quetes.
Wove — (vellum)
,

de escribir. Parcel, v., partir, dividir, frac-


papel avitelado. Wrapping —
•,

cionar empaquetar.
; To —
papel de papel de
estraza, out, hacer particiones.
envolver. — bag, saco de papel. Parcelling, n., (material) lona para
— abrazadera para pa-
clip, forrar, capa (action) el em-
peles. — currency, papel paquetar.
;

moneda. — aprieta-
fastener, Parchment, n., pergamino.
papeles. — plegadera.
folder, Pardon, n., perdón. To ask one's
— hangings, papel de entapizar, —
suplicar (a uno) que dis-
,

papel pintado, tapicería col- pense. To beg disculparse, —


gaduras de papel pintado. —
; ,

excusarse.
knife, cortapapel. — maker, Pardon, v., perdonar, disculpar,
fabricante de papel, papelero. dispensar, excusar.
— money, papel moneda. — Pardonable, a., perdonable, ex-
mili,fábrica de papel. — trade, cusable.
comercio de papel. — weight, Parent, n., padre, madre. —s,
prensapapeles, pisapapeles. padres.
Papier maché, n., papel majado, Parentage, n., parentela ; naci-
papel maché. miento.
Par, n., par, paridad, equivalencia, Parenthesis, n., paréntesis. In —
nivel, igualdad. At a la par, — entre paréntesis.

,

al par. Above a más del , Parings, n.pl., raeduras, desechos.


par, sobre par, a premio. Below Park, n., parque, bosque.
— a menos del par, bajo par,
, Parliament. n., parlamento
a descuento. On a igual. — (Sjianish —Las Cortes.
;

On a — ,

with, al igual de. To be


)

Parrot, n., papagayo, loro.


on a —
wth, correr parejas Parsley, «., perejil.
con. Part, n., parte, porción punto,
ParafGn, n., parafina. candles, — lugar, sitio (role) papel (of
;

velas de parafina.
;

a paper), entrega. For my


;


Paragraph, n., párrafo. por mi parte, por lo que a mí
Parallel, «., paralelo, semejanza, toca, en cuanto a mi. For the
comparación, par, igual. most —, en su mayor paite.
480
Pari ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pad

To take — in, tomar parte en, Partition, n., partición, reparti-


participar en. one's To take — miento, división separación ; ;

tomar la parte {or defensa) de (wall) tabique.


alguno, volver por uno, sacar la Partly, adv., en parte.
cara por alguno. A mistake Partner, n., socio, compañero,
on his— una equivocación
— acceptance,
asociado. To be admitted as

,

suya. acepta- a ser admitido de socio.


ción parcial.— payment, pago
,

To cease to be a separarse —
In — payment, a
•,

parcial. {or retirarse) de la sociedad.


buena cuenta. — owner, con- Active socio activo. —Chief

,

dueño, propietario de una parte, socio principal. ¡Managing


— —
,

copropietario. See Play. socio gerente. Sleeping



,

Part, v., partir, repartir (to ;


socio comanditario. Sole
separate) separar (se), divi- socio único. See Co-partner.
dir (se). To —
with, privarse de, Partnership, n., sociedad (de co-
deshacerse de dejar, ceder, mercio), compañía, asociación.
enajenar.
;

To take into admitir de — ,

Partake, v., participar, tomar socio, tomar como socio. To


parte en. [gustar (a uno). enter into asociarse, formar —

,

Partial, a., parcial. To be to. — sociedad. To dissolve disol-



,

Partiality, n., parcialidad, predi- ver la sociedad. Sleeping


lección. sociedad en comandita. To
Partially, adv., en parte. retire from — retirarse de la
Participate, v., participar. To — sociedad. Dissolution of
-,


in, participar de (or en), tomar disolución social.
parte en. Partridge, n., perdiz. wood, —
Particle, «., partícula. madera de las islas, ojo de perdiz.
Particular, a., (strange or special) Party, n., parte, sujeto, entidad ;

particular, peculiar, especial, partido, interesado partida, ;

singular (precise or exacting) función persona, individuo.


;

preciso, exacto, puntual, exi- The — concerned ;

(or interested),
gente íntimo )i., particular, el interesado. To be a to, —

; ;

detalle, pormenor. A friend, tomar parte en. The contract-


un amigo íntinio. To be — ing —
la parte contratante, el
(careful),poner cuidado. To contratante.
,

wall, pared —
be (too or very) ser (muy) — , medianera. See Charter, Fault.

exigente. To be to -— • . . .

coloured, abigarrado.

(or about), ser puntual {or n., paso, pasaje pase, ;

particular) en, ser difícil en, licencia, billete de favor, per-


tener interés {or empeño) en. miso para pasar (for a ship)
Not to be —
about (or to), no patente de navegación pasa-
;

poner reparo en, no ser difícil porte (position or state) es-


en, no reparar en. attention, — ;

tado, condición, situación. —


atención particular {or esme- book, libro de cuenta y razón
rada). —
average, avería par- libreta. Free , pase. — ;

ticular {or simple). s, por- — Pass, v., pasar, atravesar apro- ;

menores, detalles. In —, -
bar, examinar, admitir (goods,
particularmente. To go into accounts, etc.) hacer el
— s, entrar en pormenores.

asiento presentar ;
gustar,
;

Particularly, adv., particularmente, pasar, cesar, acabarse (toñnish) ;

máxime. (to happen) ocurrir, suceder,

481
1 6— (1696)
Pas] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pat

pasarse. To an account, — Passport, n., pasaporte. To en-


aprobar una cuenta. To a — dorse a , —
refrendar un pasa
law, hacer {or sancionar) una porte.
ley. To as — pasar Past, a., pasado, transcurrido,
como de. To . by, pasar
. .
.


. .
,

último, concluido, terminado ;

por pasar de largo (to over- n., lo pasado prep., más de,
look
;

or to excuse) pasar,
;

fuera de, sin. To be mending,


;


excusar, omitir, perdonar. To no tener compostura. To be —
— by in silence, pasar en silen- recovery, no tener cura. For
cio, pasar por alto. To for, — some time —
de algún tiempo
,

pasar por pasar plaza de. •


a esta parte. In the en lo —
To — ;

away, gastar, desperdi- pasado. See Pass.


,

ciar, pasarse, irse consumiendo, Paste, n., pasta, engrudo, cola.


fallecer. To — in, entrar. To — board, cartón, cartulina. —
— into, pasar a. To money, — diamond, diamante falso. —
circular moneda. To out, — pot, cazo del cerote.
salir. To —
over, atravesar, Paste, V., pegar, engrudar. To —
cruzar pasar por alto, ex- on, eirgrudar {or pegar) en. To
;

cusar, no hacer caso, pasar —


-
up, engrudar.

desapercibido. To round, Pastry, pastelería.


hacer circular. To sentence, — Pasture, n., pastura, pasto, de-
pronunciar sentencia. To on — hesa, [pacer.
to ... , pasar a. To through, — Pasture, v., pastar, apacentar,
pasar por, atravesar. To — Patch, n., remiendo, pedazo.
time, pasar el tiempo. To — Patch, v., remendar. To up, - —
(someone) with one's orders, concluir.
pasar (a alguno) por alto ; no Patchouli, n., pachulí.
pasar (a uno) sus pedidos. To Patchwork, obra {or labor) de
w.,
— to the credit, pasar al cré- retacitos taracea de paño,

;

dito. To come to suceder, , marquetería.


acontecer. To let dejar — , Patent, a., patente, manifiesto ;

pasar, permitir. de patente n., patente, privi-


;

Passable, a., pasadero transi- legio, privilegio de invención.


table (a road, etc.).
;

Letters ^

letras patentes ;

Passage, n., (crossing) travesía, ejecutoria. By royal letters


transporte por mar, pasaje, — por cédula real. leather, —
viaje pasadizo. charol.
,


office, oficina de
;

Passed, a., (approved) pasado. privilegios (de invención). —


Passenger, «., pasajero, váajero. rights, derechos de privilegio.
— 's luggage, equipaje de pasa- See Medicine, Shoe.
jeros. Cabin —
pasajero de Patent, y., pri\álegiar, sacar patente
popa. Steerage pasajero
,

— {or privilegio), conceder por car-



de proa. —
train, tren de pasa-
,

tas patentes. ed, patentado ;


jeros {or viajeros). con privilegio de invención.
Passing, a., pasajero, transitorio, Patentee, n., privilegiado.
momentáneo ; n., paso. — Path, n., senda, sendero, vereda ;

department, departamento de paso, huella.


inspección. Patience, n., paciencia.
Passion, n., pasión. Patient, a., paciente, sufrido n.,

;

Passionate, a., apasionado, ar- paciente, enfermo. To be


diente, arrebatado. tener paciencia.
482
Pat] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pay

Patiently, adv., pacientemente, — sueldo completo.


, office, — -

con paciencia. pagaduría, oficina de pagos.


Patriot, n., patriota. Pay, v., pagar, situar, cubrir,
Patriotic, a., patriótico. sufragar, cancelar, saldar, des-
Patriotism, n., patriotismo. embolsar ; dar ; recompensar,
Patron, patron, patrono, pro-
n., redituar, dar provecho, rendir
tector, defensor, favorecedor. (to jdeld a profit) satisfacer
Patronage, n., patrocinio, amparo, devengar (duties). To atten-
;

— ;

protección, apoyo, favor(es). tion to, dedicar (prestar, dar


Under the —
of, patrocinado or consagrar) atención a, poner
{or favorecido) por. cuidado en. To —
a visit, hacer
Patronise, v., apoyar, patrocinar, una visita, saludar, pasar a salu-
proteger, favorecer, honrar ;
dar. To —
back, pagar, reem-
confiar (sus pedidos). bolsar, restituir, devolver. To
Pattern, v., muestra, dibujo, — by instalments, pagar a
diseño, dechado, modelo, molde plazos. To —
cash, pagar al
figurín, patrón (of dresses, etc.).
;

contado. To — damages, pagar


— card, muestrario, mostrua- daños y perjuicios. To down, —
rio, muestra, tarjeta de mues- pagar al contado [or en dinero
tras. -— book, libro de muestras. contante). To —
duty, adeudar,
Equal to — igual a la muestra. devengar derechos. To for —

,

According to según muestra, the goods, pagar la mercancía.


conforme con la muestra. Made
,

To —
in advance, pagar adelan-
to —hecho conforme al patrón.
, tado. To —
in full, pagar com-
Small s (designs), dibujos pleto, pagar íntegramente. To
menudos. Gaudy dibujo — ,
— off, pagar, amortizar, liqui-
vivo. dar, pagar el sueldo completo
Pause, pausa, interrupción,
n., despedir, despachar. To on — ;

intervalo, suspensión, vacila- account, pagar a (buena) cuen-


ción, tardanza. ta. To — on demand, pagar a

-

Pause, V., pausar, detenerse, tar- presentación. To out,


dar, aguardar, vacilar, cesar. desembolsar (Naut.) arriar.
Pave, v., empedrar, enlosar, enla- To — ;

ready money, pagar al


drillar, embaldosar. contado. To —
twice over,
Pavilion, n., pabellón. pagar dos veces. To up, —
Paving, n., empedrado. stone, — pagar por completo librar
adoquín, baldosa. (shares, etc.). To when due, — ;

Pawn, n., prenda (chess) peón. pagar al vencimiento. To -—


In — en prenda.
, -ticket,
;

— well, rendir bien, dar beneficio ;

billete de empeño papeleta pagar puntualmente {or reli-


del monte.
;

giosamente). To punctually —
Pawn, v., empeñar, dejar en {or exactly), pagar religiosa-
prenda. mente. See Carriage, Share.
Pawnbroker, n., prendero, pres- Payable, a., pagadero, a pagar.
tamista. —
's shop, monte de — to bearer, pagadero al por-
piedad. Monte Pío. tador.
-


at sight, pagadero a
Pay, n., paga, sueldo, salario la vista. —
on demand,
recompensa. -day, día de — ;

pagadero a presentación {or a la


pagos, día de paga. Half vista). —
to order, pagadero
medio sueldo, media paga. — ,

a la orden. Bill in June, —


clerk, empleado pagador. Full letra que vence en Junio. Bills

483
Pay! ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pen

— , vales a pagar. Made — in Peck, v., picotear picar. ;

London, domiciliado en Lon- Peculiar, a., peculiar, particular,


dres. singular, especial, raro, extraño.
Payee, n., último portador (de — to, propio de.
una letra), la persona a quien Peculiarity, n., peculiaridad, sin-
se paga. gularidad.
Payer, n., pagador. Pecuniary, a., pecuniario, mone-
Paying, «., lucrativo, provechoso ;
tario. — loss, pérdida pecu-
n., pago. niaria.
Payment, n., pago, paga, paga- Pedal, m., pedal. — s (on a
mento, situación, entrega, can- bicycle), pedalier.
celación recompensa, premio. Peddle, v., revender recorrer el
— ;

in advance, pago adelantado. país.


;

— in full, pago íntegro, saldo Peddlery, ii., buhonería.


de cuenta. —
in full of all Pedestal, «., pedestal ; repisa.
demands, saldo de cuenta. Pedigree, n., linaje, genealogía ;

on account, pago a buena certificados.


cuenta. —
under protest, pago Pedlar, n., buhonero, vendedor
bajo protesto {or sin perjuicio). ambulante, baratillero, reven-
On —
of, previo pago de, dedor.
mediante el pago de. To present Pedler. See Pedlar.
for —
presentar al pago. In
,
— Peel, «., corteza, cascara, pellejo,
of, en pago de, en reembolso de. hollejo.
Cash —
pago al contado, en
,


Peel, v., descortezar, pelar, mondar
especie. In part pago a ,
(an orange), descascarar,
des-
cuenta. To take in , tomar hollejar.
en pago. Terms of condi- — , Peg, n., clavija, estaca, estaquilla,

ciones de pago. To sue for — escarpia, colgador. Clothes
perseguir el pago. fijador.
Pea, n., guisante garbanzo. Peg, v., estaquillar, clavar, en-
jMarrowfat guisante. — ,
;

clavijar.
Peace, n., paz. Pellet, n., pelotilla bala. ;

Peaceful, a., tranquilo, pacífico. Pelt, n., pellejo, cuero.


Peach, n., melocotón, albérchigo. Peltry, «., peletería.
Peak, n., cima, cumbre, pico. Pen, «., pluma jaula, caponera,
Pear, «., pera. — tree, peral. alcahaz. — ;

holder, porta-
Pearl, n., perla, margarita. j\Io- plumas, mango de plumas. —
ther-of nácar, madreperla. case, estuche. — knife, corta-
— ash, perlasa
,

potasa puri- plumas. nib,—


pluma, puntita.

ficada. — barley, cebada
;

— slip, de pluma.
error
perlada. — button, botón de wiper, enjuga-plumas, limpia-

madreperla. — type, perla, plumas. See Fountain.
nonplusultra, carácter de cuatro rack, porta-plumas.
puntos. — white, blanco de Penal, a., penal.
perlas. Penalty, n., pena, castigo, multa.
Peasant, n., labriego, aldeano, On (or under) —
of, bajo {or so)
campesino. pena de.
Peat, n., turba. moss, turba. — Pence, n.pl., peniques.
Pebble, «., guija, china. Pencil, n., lápiz pincel. case, —
Peck, n., medida de áridos que lapicero. In
;

— escrito con
,

equivale a 9.08 litros. lápiz.

484
Pen] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Per

Fondant, pendiente.
;/., Perambulator, n., cochecillo de
Pendent, pendiente.
a., niño ; odómetro.
Pending, a., pendiente, indeciso, Perceive, v., percibir, comprender,
sin resolver prep., durante, ver, echar de ver.
hasta, mientras.
;

your reply, — Percentage, n., tanto (or razón)


en espera de su contestación ;
por ciento, dividendo (oí an
mientras que Vds. contesten. estate), interés por ciento
— the liquidation, durante la jmrte (Amcr.) porcentaje.
;

liquidación. — my return,
;

Perceptible, a., perceptible, sen-


mientres (yo) regrese. — sible, distinguible. To be —
shipment, pendiente de em- ser perceptible (or sensible),
barque. —
negotiations, du- hacerse (or dejarse) sentir.
rante las negociaciones. Perception, n., percepción, apre-
payment, pendiente de pago. hensión, saber.
Pendulum, «., péndulo. clock, — Perch, n., (fish) perca (measure) ;

reloj de péndola. pcrtica alcándara, percha.


;

Penetrate, v., penetrar introdu- ; Perchance, adv., acaso, quizá, por


cirse. ventura.
Penetration, n., penetración agu- ; Percolate, v., colar, filtrar.
deza, perspicacia. Percolation, n., filtración, cola-
Peninsula, n., península. dura.
Peninsular, a., peninsuhir. Percussion, n., percusión, golpe.
Penman, n., pendolista, calígrafo. — cap, fulminante, cápsula ;

Penmanship, n., escritura, cali- fulminante de percusión pistón. ;

grafía. Peremptory, a., perentorio, deci-


Penniless, a., falto de dinero, sin sivo, terminante, absoluto, de-
dinero, sin blanca. finitivo. —
sale, venta absoluta

Penny, n., penique dos cuartos. ; (or forzosa).


Pennyweight, n., escrúpulo es- Perennial, «., perenne, perennial ;

pañol equivalente a veinti-


; continuo, incesante, perma-
cuatro granos. nente, vivaz n., planta pe-
;

Pennyworth, n., valor de un pe- renne.


nique. Perfect, a., perfecto, acabado,
Pension, n., pensión, retiro. Old hábil, cabal, cumplido, com-
age — retiros obreros, pen- pleto (downright) verdadero,
s,
siones para la \-ejez.
;

consumado. To make oneself —


People, n., gente, pueblo, nación, in, perfeccionarse en.
población, personas. think, — Perfect, v., perfeccionar.
se cree. Perfection, n., perfección.
Pepper, pimienta, pimiento.
n., Perfectly, adv., perfectamente, ca-
Red cayenne)
(or pimiento. — — balmente, bien.
— box, pimentero. inint,
,

Perforate, v., perforar, horadar.


menta, hierbabuena. Perforation, n., perforación.
Pepsin, n., pepsina. Perform, v., cumplir, hacer, efec-

Per, prep., por. annum, al año. tuar, ejecutar, llenar, desem-

— — week,
cent, por ciento. peñar representar. To
por semana. — yard, por yarda,
• ;

one's duties,', leñar sus deberes,


la yarda. As — según. As — , cumplir con su obligación.
the 6th June, por valor [or al) Performance, n., ejecución, cum-
6 de Junio. As — note, según plimiento (at theatre, etc.)
;

nota. representación, espectáculo.

485
Per] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Per

Perfume, n., periume, fragancia, Perquisite, n., percance, propina,


aroma. gaje. s, —
gajes, propinas,
Perfume, v., perfumar, aroma- emolumentos.
tizar. Perry, n., sidra de peras.
Perfumery, n., perfumería. Persecute, v., perseguir, importu-
Perhaps, adv., quizá, quizás, tal nar, molestar, vejar.
vez, acaso, puede ser. Persecution, n., persecución, mo-
Peril, n., peligro, riesgo. s oí — lestia.
the seas, riesgos marítimos. Perseverance, «., perseverancia.
Perilous, a., peligroso, aventurado. Persevere, v., perseverar, persistir,
Period, n., período, época, plazo, seguir.
término, tiempo punto. ; Persevering, a., perseverante.
Periodical, a., periódico n. (pa- ; Persist, v., persistir, insistir, em-
per), periódico. peñarse (en).
Periodically, adv., periódicamente. Persistence, n., persistencia, obsti-
Perish, v., perecer. nación.
Perishable, a., perecedero, delez- Persistent, a., persistente, insis-
nable, expuesto a perderse, tente, continuo, firme, deter-
sujeto a deteriorarse. ar- — minado, resuelto.
ticles, artículos perecederos {or Person, n., persona.
deleznables), artículos sujetos a Personal, a., personal, en persona,
deteriorarse. de persona. —
account, cuenta
Permanency, n., permanencia, du- personal. —
appearance, as-
ración colocación estable. pecto, apariencia personal
Permanent,
;

a., permanente, cura- comparecencia en persona. —;

dero, estable. estate, bienes muebles. pro- —


Permeable, a., permeable, pene- perty, propiedad mueble, bienes
trable. muebles.
Permeate, v., penetrar, atravesar. Personality, n., personalidad.
Permissible, a., permisible. Personally, adv., personalmente,
Permission, n., permisión, per- en persona.
miso, licencia. Personalty, n., bienes muebles.
Permit, n., permiso, licencia, pase, Perspective, n., perspectiva.
guía (Custom House) cédula
; Perspicacity, n., perspicacia.
de Aduana. Perspire, v., transpirar, sudar.
convencer.
Permit, v., permitir.
Pernicious, a., pernicioso.
Persuade,
To be —persuadir,
v.,
estar persuadido
d,
Peroxide, «., peróxido. (convencido or penetrado).
Perpendicular, a., perpendicular. Persuasion, n., persuasión insi- ;

Perpetrate, v., perpetrar, cometer. nuación (belief) creencia, con-


;

Perpetration, n., perpetración. vicción, parecer.


Perpetual, a., perpetuo, continuo, Persuasive, a., persuasivo, con-
incesante, inagotable. screw, — vincente.
tornillo sin fin. Pertinent, a., pertinente al caso.
Perplex, v., confundir, apurar, Perusal, «., lectura. For your
;


intrincar, enredar, embaxazar. para que Vd. lo lea, para que se
— ing, embarazoso. entere para que le sirva de
Perplexed, a., perplejo, confuso,
;

gobierno. After —
después de,

apurado, dudoso. (haberlo) leído.


Perplexity, n., perplejidad, duda, Peruse, v., leer.
confusión. Peruvian, a., peruano. See Bark.
486
Per] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pie

Perverse, a., perverso, intratable, Phrase, v., llamar, nombrar, in-


obstinado, contrario, terco. titular.
Perversion, n., perversión, depra- Physic, n., medicina ; medica-
vación. mentos, remedios.
Perversity, n., perversidad obsti- ; Physical, a., físico.
nación, terquedad. Physician, n., médico.
Pervert, v., pervertir, corromper Piano (Pianoforte), n., pianoforte,
echar a perder.
;

piano. Cottage pianito. —


Pestle, majadero
n., mano de; Grand — ,
piano de cola.
,

almirez, majador de mortero. Pica {typc),n., lectura, cicero, letra


Petition, n., petición, demanda ; de doce puntos. Small —
memorial, pedimento. See File. lecturita, letra de once puntos.
Petition, v., suplicar, rogar, solici- Pick, n., elección, escogimiento
tar, pedir. hilo. Reed and urdimbre y — ,
;

Petrify, v., petrificar. trama. To have one's —


Petrol, n., petróleo. escoger.
Petroleum, n., petróleo. Pick, v., escoger, elegir (to ;

Petticoat, n., guardapiés, enaguas, gather) coger, recoger (to ;

zagalejo, saya. clean) mondar, limpiar forzar


Petty, a., pequeño, corto, menudo, (a lock) picar. To out,
;


exiguo, insignificante. cash,— ;

escoger, separar. To up, —


gastos menores de caja. cash— recoger, encontrar, adquirir ;
book, libro de caja para gastos reponerse. See Quarrel.
menudos. Petties, gastos menu- Pick-axe, n., pico, azadón.
dos. —charges (or expenses), Pickle, n., salmuera, escabeche,
gastos menores, gastos menudos. adobo.
Pewter, n., peltre. Pickle, escabechar, adobar,
v.,
Pewterer, «., peltrero. conservar en vinagre (adobo,
Phase, n., fase, aspecto. salmuera or escabeche).
Pheasant, n., faisán. Pickled, a., encurtido, adobado,
Phial, n., redoma, redomilla. salado, escabechado. cu- —
Philosophical, a., filosófico. cumbers, pepinillos encurtidos.
Philosophy, n., filosofía. — fish, pescado en escabeche.
Phonetic, «., fonético. — herrings, arenques salados.
Phonograph, n., fonógrafo. Pickles, n.pL, encurtidos.
Phonographer, n., taquígrafo, fo- Pick-lock, n., ganzúa.
nético. Pictorial, a., pictórico. post —
Phonographic, a., fonográfico. card, tarjeta postal ilustrada.
Phonography, n., fonografía. Picture, n., pintura, cuadro, ima-
Phonology, n., fonología. gen, retrato. —
book, libro de

Phosphate, n., fosfato. estampas {or láminas).
Phosphite, n., fosfito. frame, marco de cuadro.
Phosphorescent, a., fosforescente. Pie, n., pastel, empanada.
Phosphorus, n., fósforo. Piece, n., pieza, pedazo trozo,

;

Photograph, n., fotografía. retazo. So much a tanto por



,

Photograph, v., fotografiar. pieza. By (or in) the en ,

Photographer, n., fotógrafo. pieza, por pieza(s) al menu-


Photographic, a., fotográfico. deo. To work by the tra-
;

— ,

Photography, n., fotografía. bajar a destajo. To come to


Phrase, n., frase. —
book, libro — s, desarmarse, deshacerse ;

de frases {or modismos). hacerse pedazos. To fall in

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Pic] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pip

(or to go to) s, hacerse —


{or Pillar-box, n., buzón.
caerse a) pedazos. Broken in Pillow, 11., almohada. — case (or
— s, hecho pedazos, despeda- slip), funda de ahmohada.
zado. To take to s, desarmar — Pilot, n., piloto, práctico guía
(a machine). —
goods, géneros máquina de descubierta; limpia-
; ;

en pieza. A —
of advice, un vía (engine). — boat, pailebote,
consejo. A —
of ground (or bote de piloto {or de práctico).
land), un solar, (paño or porción Pilot, v., pilotear, guiar, dirigir
de tierra), una tierra, un terreno. (un buque).
A — of news, una noticia^ un Pilotage, n., pilotaje, practicaje,
informe. A —
of work, un tra- cabotaje.
bajo, una tarea. work, — Pin, n., alfiler prendedor, bro- ;

trabajo a destajo. To give che clavo, chaveta, clavija,


a — of one's mind, decirle a
. . . ;

perno, pasador. Breast- —


uno su sentir soltarle a uno alfiler de pechera {or de pecho).

;

cuatro frescas. Hair- horquilla, alfiler de


,

Piece, v., juntar, unir remendar, gancho. Safety alfiler de —



; ,

reparar. seguridad imperdible. Tie


Piecemeal, adv., en pedazos, a alfiler de la corbata.
;

cushion, —
pedacitos separado.; alfiletero, acerico, acerillo. —
Pier, n. (building), pilar, pilón, money, dinero para
alfileres
estribo (wharf) muelle, male-
;
gastos particulares. case,
;


cón, desembarcadero. alfiletero, acerico.
Pier-glass, n., tremó. Pin, V., prender con alfileres
Pierce, v., penetrar, agujerear, enclavijar. To down, ase- — ;

perforar, taladrar, barrenar, gurar, fijar.


pasar. Pinafore, n., delantal.
Pig, n., cochino, cerdo, puerco. Pincers, n.pl., pinzas, tenazas,
— iron, goa hierro en lin- tenacillas.
gotes ; lingote de hierro.
;

— Pinch, n., pellizco (fig.) aprieto,


lead, plomo en galápagos, lin- apuro. At a llegado el caso, — ,
;

gote de plomo. cuando fuere menester, en un


Pigeon, n., pichón, paloma. — apuro.
hole, casilla, casillero, taqui- Pinch, v., pellizcar apretar, ;

llero. estrechar.
Pigment, n., pigmento, color, Pine, n., pino. — -apple, pina,
pintura ; afeite. anana. — tree, pino. wood,
Pile, n., pila, montón, rimero ;
madera de pino.
edificio ;
(oí cloth) pelillo, pelo, Pinion, n., piñón.
pelusilla. Pink, n., clavel a., color de rosa, ;

Pile, V., (up) amontonar, acimiular, rosa.


apilar. Pinnace, n., pinaza.
Pilc-driver, n. (machine), marti- Pint, n., pinta ; que equivale a 47
nete. centilitros.
Pilfer, v., ratear, hurtar. Pioneer, n., explorador.
Pilfering, n., latrocinio, robo, Pip, n., pepita.
ratería. Pipe, n., (for wdne) pipa ;
(for gas,
Pili, n., pildora. water, etc.) tubo, cañón, con-
Pillage, n., pillaje, botín, saqueo, ducto, caño (for smoking)
latrocinio. pipa. Iron caño de hierro.— ;


,

Pillar, n., columna, pilar sostén. ; Lead tubería de plomo.


,

488
Pipi ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pía

Water — , cañería, tubería, Place, n.,lugar, sitio, pasaje,


conducto de agua. Suction — punto colocación,
; posición ;

aspirante de succión, tubo de local, establecimiento, plaza,


aspiración. [tubería de acero. ciudad. In its (stead), en su —
Piping, n., tubería. Steel — lugar, para reemplazarlo. In
Pique, pique, desazón ; disgusto, this —en esta plaza, en ésta,
,

resentimiento. de este comercio. Of your —


Pique, V., picar, ofender, irritar. de esa jilaza, de ésa. In the
Piqué (textile), n., piqué. first —en primer lugar.
, oí —
Piracy, n., piratería falsificación. departure, punto de salida {or
Pirate, n., pirata, corsario.
;

partida). In of, en lugar de,—


Pistachio, Pistachio nut, n., pis- en vez de. of To be out
(or —
tacho, alfóncigo. superfluous), estar demás, ser
Pistol, n., pistola. superfino, no venir al caso, no
Piston, n., pistón, émbolo. rod, — tener razón de ser. To take —
varilla {or vastago) del émbolo. verificarse, tener lugar, suceder,
Pit, n., hoyo, pozo, mina (thea- celebrarse, sobrevenir, pasar,
tre) patio, platea fosa, foso.
;

ocurrir. To take the — of,


— coal, hulla, carbón de piedra.
;

reemplazar a ha':er las veces


Pitch, n., punto, grado, extremo de. —
of abode, residencia,
;

(tar) pez, brea. To cover with


;

domicilio. —
of business, oficina.
— embrear, dar con brea. To Place, w., colocar, poner, emplear

,
;

be at the highest estar en su , enajenar pasar, llevar ; fijar, ;

apogeo. To sink to the lowest establecer, plantar señalar,


— llegar a su nadir. linen, — asignar, destinar. To to the
;



,

tela embreada. pipe, dia- credit of, acreditar, abonar a,


pason de voz. — pine, pino de asentar al crédito de. To —
tea. money at interest, poner dinero
Pitch, v., embrear, empegar ;
a interés {or ganancia). To —
cabecear (a ship). to account, llevar a cuenta.
Pitcher, n., cántaro, jarro, bocal. To —
to new account, pasar a
Pitchíorlí, n.,bieldo, horca, hor- nueva cuenta.
quilla. Placement, n., colocación.
Pith, n., médula, meollo, tuétano ; Plague, n., peste plaga. ;

fuerza, vigor, energía. Plaid, n., capa escocesa listada a


Pitiable, a., lastimoso, sensible, cuadros listados en cuadro
; ;

lamentable. a cuadros.
Pitiful, a., lamentable, lastimero, Plain, a., llano, claro, evidente,
lastimoso, sensible. sencillo, simple, puro, liso, ordi-
Pitiless, a., desapiadado, cruel, nario feo. — cloth, paño
inhumano. liso.
;

— colour, color entero.


Pittance, n., pitanza, ración. — spoken,
• sencillo. See Figure.
Pity, n., piedad, misericordia, Plainly, adv., claramente, sencilla-
lástima, compasión. mente, francamente, rotunda-
Pity, v., compadecer, tener lástima mente ; de veras. [sencillez.
de, tener piedad, lastimarse. Plainness, n., llanura, igualdad,
Pivot, n., quicio, pivote, espigón, Plaintiff, n., demandante.
gorrón. Plait, n., pliegue, doblez trenza, ;

Placard, «., cartel, anuncio. cordoncillo.


Placard, v., publicar, fijar Plait, v., plegar, hacer dobleces
cartel (es). {or pliegues), rizar, trenzar.

489
I 6a — (1696)
Pial ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pie

Plan, n., plan, proyecto, designio, Platinum, n., platino.


traza, modelo plano, planta.
; Plausible, a., plausible, especioso.
Plan, V., trazar, plantear, pro- Play, 11., juego libertad de movi-
;

yectar, idear. miento representación, pieza.



;

Plano, n., plano cepillo (of a In (full) funcionando, en



; ,

carpenter). Bench garlopa. juego, en marcha. To have too


Plane, v., allanar acepillar, alisar.
;
,

— much —
(Mech.) chaquetear,
,

Plank, n., tabla, tablón. s, zapatear estar flojo, tener


;

tablaje^ tablazón. mucho juego.


Plant, n., planta material, ma- Play, v., jugar ; tocar repre-
terial de explotación, instala-
;

sentar. To —
a part, hacer un
;

ción. Printing material de — , papel.


imprenta. Playing-card, n., naipe, carta.
Plant, v., plantar colocar, poner,
; Plaything, n., juguete.
sentar, fundar, establecer. Plea, n., alegación, disculpa, ex-
Plantain, n., plátano. cusa.
Plantation, n., plantación, plantío, Plead, v., abogar, argüir, defender,
planta. Sugar (Amer.) in- — instar, alegar (an excuse), ex-
genio, trapiche. Coffee
,

— cusarse alegando. . .

cafetal. Pleading, n., alegación, defensa.


Plaque, n., plancha, chapa. Pleasant, a., agradable, delicioso,
em-
Plaster, n.,
plasto. — yeso, parche
estuco, yeso
of Paris,
; alegre, placentero, halagüeño,
feliz. — journey, feliz viaje.
de París. — vaciado en
cast, Please, v., gustar, agradar, placer,
yeso. — mould, molde de yeso. contentar, complacer, satisfa-
Plaster, v., enyesar, enlucir em- cer servirse, tener a bien.
plastar, revocar.
;

To be
;


d to ... alegrarse de, ,

Plastering, n., revoque. celebrar, complacerse en, serle


Plastic, a., plástico. grato a uno. To be d with, —
Plat. See Plait. contentarse con, estar contento
Plate, n., plato (photographic) (or satisfecho) con agradarle

; ;

placa (of glass) lámina


; (of ; a uno. Difficult (or hard) to
metal) plata, chapa, plancha, difícil de contentar, descon-
placa. — láminaCopper , {or tentadizo, exigente. send us, —
plancha) Electro —
de cobre. sírvase Vd. (or sírvanse Vds.)
— rack,
electroplata. vasar. enviarnos. We are d to —
Silver— vajilla
,

— (de plata). inform you, nos cabe (or tene-


Tin-— hoja de lata, lata. s mos) la satisfacción (or el gusto)
,


(metal), chapas, planchas. de informarle. If you con — ,

glass, luna, vidrio cilindrado. permiso de Vd. See Over.


See Copper. Pleasure, ?t., gusto, agrado, placer,

Plate, v., planchear, platear, nique- satisfacción.


lar, dorar chapear, laminar. Pledge, n., prenda, fianza.
To — wdth
;

silver, argentar, Pledge, v., empeñar, dejar en


platear. prenda, dar fianza(s) pignorar.
Plated, a., plateado, goods, — To — oneself, comprometerse,
;

artículos plateados. See Gold. obligarse, empeñarse. To —


Platform, n., plataforma, terra- one's word, empeñar (or dar)
plén andén (of railway).
; su palabra.
Plating, 71., plateado, enchapado ; Pledgee, n., depositario.
planchaje (oí iron, etc.). Pledger, n., depositante.

490
Me] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY iPoi

Plentiful, a., copioso, abundante. PIy, V., ejercer, ejecutar plegar,


To be —
ser abundante, abun-
, doblar ; ocupar, manejar, in-
;

dar. star ir (de a .), hacer el

Plenty, n., copia, abundancia servicio (de).


; . . .

To
.


.

between
bastante, mucho. —
of stocks,
;

. . . and .... hacer el servicio


bastantes existencias. There {or la travesía) entre y.
are — hay bastantes sobran. Pneumatic, neumático. a.,
. . . .


. .

Pliable, a., flexible, dócil.


;

pump, bomba neumática. —


Pliant, a., flexible, dócil, blando. tyre, neumático.
Pliers, n.pL, alicates. Pocket, faltriquera,
n., bolsillo,
Plight, n., estado, condición ; bolsa. in To be
ganar, tener — ,

apuro. ganancia, dejarle a uno ganan-


Plot, n., espacio pequeño de te- cia. To be out of perder, — ,

rreno plano plan, proj'ecto


; ; ;
estar en desembolso, dejarle a
conspiración, enredo, trama. uno pérdida. money, dinero
— oí ground, terreno, solar. para gastos particulares, dinero
Plot, v., trazar, idear ; conspirar, semanal alfileres. ;-book, —
tramar. librito de memoria, cartera,
Plough, n., arado. share, reja — portamonedas. dictionary, —
de arado. diccionario de bolsillo. hand-
Plough, v., arar. kerchief, pañuelo de bolsillo,
Pluck, v., arrancar, desplumar, — -knife, navaja. — -pistol,
pelar, quitar plumas. pistola de bolsillo.
Plug, n., tapón, tarugo, tapón Pocket, V., meter en el bolsillo,
(roscado). embolsar (se), levantarse con ;

Plug, v., tapar, atarugar. ganar.


Plum, n., ciruela. Dried — Pod, n., vaina ; ocal.
ciruela pasa. Point, n., punta (edge) punto, ;

Plumage, plumaje.n., particular, asunto, materia ;

Plumb-line, n., cuerda deplomada ;


(market) entero, punto, por-
nivel. menor (railway) aguja, carril
Plumbago, n., lápiz plomo, móvil.
;

From this — of view,


plombagina, grafito. desde este punto de vista. On
Plumber, n., plomero. this —
sobre (or en) este punto,
,

Plume, n., pluma, plumaje. sobre este particular. To be on


Plummet, «., plomada. the —
of, estar a punto de, estar
Plunder, n., pillaje, saqueo, robo, a pique de, estar para, estar en
botín. vías de, ir a. To be (or come)
Plunder, v., pillar, sacjuear, robar, to the —
venir [or llegar) al
,

hurtar. caso (o»' al punto) encajar bien.



;

Plunge, v., zambullir, sumergir ; To the sin rodeos (pr am- ,

sumergirse precipitarse, arro- bajes), al caso ceñido. To



; ;

jarse. gain (or carry) one's salirse ,

Plunger, n., pistón. con la suya, salir con ello, lograr


Plural, a. & n., plural. su objeto. In al caso, a —
Plus, adv., más. propósito. In of, en cuanto — ,

Plush, n., felpa, felpilla, tripe, a, tocante a, con respecto a, en


tela felpada peluche. like,
; — materia de. A case in un — — ,

afelpado.
seda.
Silk felpa de — , caso análogo. To make it a
to (to make a
. . . of), llevar —
PIy, n., pliegue, doblez. (or tener) por regla (or norma) ;

491
Poí] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Por

tener empeño (interés or cui- Polisher, n., pulidor, bruñidor,


dado) en ...
cuidar de. alisador, lustrador.
— blank, de positivo, rotunda-
;

Polishing, n., bruñido, alisadura.


mente, en redondo, en términos Polite, a., pulido, cortés, delicado.
positivos; a quemarropa. -of- — Politeness, n., cortesía, urbanidad.
honour, punto de honor, pun- Politic, a., político, sagaz, diestro,
donor. s, —
puntos, enteros, acertado.
tantos pormenores
;
(Rail.) ; Political, a., político. — economy,
cambios, cambiavía. economía política.
Point, v., apuntar, aguzar, afilar Politics, n.pl., (la) política.
señalar, indicar. To out, — ;

Poli, w., elección lista, matrí-


;

indicar, manifestar, hacer obser- cula, registro, capitación.


var, señalar con el dedo. Poli, V., votar, dar su voto ;

Pointed, a., puntiagudo, puntuado, encabezar, registrar, poner en


agudo ;
picante, acentuado. matrícula.
Pointer, n., indicador, índice ; Pomade, n., pomada.
manecilla, puntero. Pomegranate, n., (tree) granado ;

Poison, n., veneno, ponzoña. granada.


(fruit)
Poison, v., envenenar, enipon- Ponder, v., ponderar, pesar, refle-
zoñar. xionar, considerar.
Poisonous, a., venenoso, empon- Ponderous, a., ponderoso, pesado.
zoñado. Pony, n., haca, jaco.
Políer, n., hurgón, atizador. Poop, n., popa.
Pole, n., (geog.) polo pértiga, ; Poor, a., pobre, escaso, mezquino,
palo (measure) percha, medida
; exiguo, estéril, bajo, mísero ;

de 16¿ pies. frivolo (excuse) ; triste, malo,


Police, «., policía. -man, policía, -
despreciable, de poco valor.
agente. —
station, comisaría. — quality, clase inferior, clase
Policy, n., política, póliza. A bad baja, calidad baja.
(or wrong) —
una política , Poorness, n., pobreza, esterilidad,
equívoca poco acertado {or
;
mala calidad.
prudente). A good
prudente.
acertado,

holder, tenedor de
— , Poplar, n., álamo.
Poplin, n., popelina.
(la) póliza. Insurance — Poppy, n., adormidera, amapola.
póliza de seguro. Endowment Populace, n., populacho.
— póliza dotal. Fire insurance Popular, a., popular. To become
— ,

póliza de seguro contra — alcanzar boga, ponerse en


,
,

incendios. Floating póliza — boga.


flotante. Life insurance
,

— Popularity, n., popularidad.


póliza de seguro de vida. Ma- Population, n., población habi-

;

rine insurance póliza de tantes, almas.


seguro marítimo.
,

Open — Porcelain, n., porcelana, china.


póliza abierta. Time póliza — ,
Porch, n., pórtico, vestíbulo,
de plazo. portal.
Polish, n., pulimento, bruñido, Pork, n., puerco, carne de puerco,
barniz, brillo (for shoes, etc.)
;
tocino.
lustre, betún (politeness) cor- Porous, a., poroso.
tesía,urbanidad.
;

French — Port, n., puerto porta (Naut.)


betún francés. babor. Free — ;

puerto franco.
;

Polish, v., })ulir, pulimentar, dar Outer — ,

antepuerto, puerto

,

lustre, bruñir, alisar. exterior. of cali, puerto de

492
Por] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pos

órdenes. — charges, gastos de en posesión de. To take of, —


puerto. — oí dtpartiire, puerto apoderarse de, posesionarse de,
de salida. hole, porta, porta- tomar posesión de.
ñola, tronera. — oí destination,
-
Possessive, a., posesivo, poseyente
puerto de destino. oí — dis-
— Possessor, n., poseedor.
charge, puerto de descarga. Possibility, n., posibilidad, vero-
dues, derechos de puerto. - cf — similitud.
leading, puerto de carga. cf — Possible, a., posible, dable. It is
unloading, puerto de descarga. just (or quite) —
es muy ,

— uine, vino de Oporto. posible, cabe en lo posible. If


Portable, a., manual, portátil. —
, si es {pr fuera) posible, de

Portage, n., porte, transporte, {pr a) ser posible ; a estar en


acarreo, conducción. (sus) manos. If at all si — ,

Porter, n., mozo (de cordel), man- cabe en lo posible. As soon as


dadero, portero. Light — — cuanto antes.
,

comisionista. Railway - — Possibly, adv., posiblemente, hu-


mozo de equipajes, cargador. manamente, puede ser, quizá(s),
Porterage, n., conducción, porte, acaso. Do all you —
can, haga
gastos de descarga. todo que dependa de Vd.
lo ;

Portfolio, n., cartera, portafolio. haga todo lo que le sea dable.


Portion, n., parte, porción, cuota. Post, posta, correo, estafeta ;
n.,
To ship in —
s, embarcar esca- (place or employment) puesto,
lonadamente, hacer embarques empleo, destino, colocación ;

escalonados. poste situación, asiento. By


Portion, v., partir. To out,— return of
;


a vuelta de correo,
,

— —
partir, dividir, repartir, distri- a correo seguido. bag,
buir. saco de correspondencia.
Portmanteau, n., maleta, porta- card, tarjeta postal. —
free,
manteo. franqueado, franco de porte.
Portrait, n., retrato, pintura. — mark, estampa (estampilla
Position, n., posición, estado, pos- or sello) de correo. master,—
tura, actitud puesto (post) ; administrador (or director) de
pretensión
;

situación, circuns- correos. —


master - General,
tancias.
;

To be in a —
to ... director general de correos.
estar en estado de, estar (bien)
,

— man, cartero. —
office, casa
situado para poder. {or oficina) de correos, estafeta.
;

Positive, a., positivo, verdadero, General —


office, adniinistra-
cierto, seguro, absoluto de ción de correos. —
office order,
buena tinta. To be —
(about),
;

vale del correo, orden postal.


estar seguro (pr segurísimo), — office box, apartado del
estar cierto. correo. paid, franco, franco
Positively, adv., positivamente, de porte porte pagado.
;

absolutamente, de positivo, de Post, v., apostai", situar, colocar ;

un modo positivo de buena


; (a letter) echar al {or en el)
fuente (pr tinta). correo (books, etc.) asentar,
;

Possess, v., poseer, gozar (de), pasar (oí' hacer) los asientos (to ;

tener, contar con (to influ-


;
announce) hacer saber, anun-
ence) inducir, mover. ciar, fijar, publicar, informar,
Possession, n., posesión, propie- dar a entender. To be ed —
dad, poder. To be in of, — about, estar al corriente de,
poseer, tener en su poder, ser estar al tanto de, estar enterado

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Pos] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pow

de. To keep —
ed (up), tener

in the —
pagar (un dividendo
,

(or guardar) al corriente. To de) 5s. por libra esterlina ;


up (a bill), fijar un cartel. (better to say) pagar un divi-
Postage, n., porte de correos, dendo de 25 por ciento.
porte de cartas, franqueo, gas- Pound, v., machacar, moler, majar.
tos de franqueo. s, portes de -
Poundage, n., tanto por libra

;

correo. stamp, sello de correo



derecho de tanto por libra de
{or de comunicaciones). peso.
Postal, a., postal, de correo(s). — Pour, echar, verter, vaciar,
v.,
order, giro (mandato or orden) arrojar
emitir, fluir derra-
postal, vale del correo. regu- — mar, trasegar (of rain) llover
; ;

lations, reglamento postal (or a cántaros, diluviar. To


;

(or —
de correos) —
service, servicio to flow) in, llover, inundar,
de correos.
.

afluir. To —
in (to a vessel),
Post-date, «., posfecha. verter. To out, vaciar ; —
Post-date, v., posdatar, posf echar. trasegar.
Poste Restante, lista de correos, Poverty, n., pobreza, necesidad,
en lista. indigencia, miseria falta, in- ;

Poster, n., cartel. suficiencia.


Posterior, a., posterior. Powder, polvo, polvos
n., (gun—
Post-pay, v., franquear. pólvora. Blasting — pólvora
;

Postpone, v., aplazar, diferir, sus- de mina. Insect — polvos


,

pender posponer.;
insecticidas. flask, frasco de — ,

Postponement, n., aplazamiento. pólvora, tarro de pólvora, pol-


Postscript, n., posdata, adición ;
vorín.
(in public documents) alcance. Powder, v., pulverizar, moler.
Posture, «., postura, disposición, —ed sugar, azúcar molido.
estado. Power, facultad, poder, fuerza,
w.,
Pot, n., olla, marmita, pote, pu- potencia, dominio, autoridad.
chero, caldero. hat, bombín — The great —
s, las grandes po-
(Anier.) tongo.
;

tencias. —
of attorney, poder,
Potash, n., potasa. procuración. As muela as lies
Potassium, n., potasio. in one's —
cuanto está en su
,

Potato, 11., patata. poder, cuanto de él depende.


Potent, a., potente, poderoso, To be in one's —
(to do), poder ;

fuerte eficaz. ser(le) posible, estar en su mano


;

Potential, a., potencial, eficaz, po- el hacer. We


are in his esta- — ,

tente, poderoso. mos en su poder, estamos a su


Potion, n., poción, brebaje, bebida. discreción. To give full s, dar —
Potter, 71., alfarero. — 's clay, amplios (or plenos) poderes,
arcilla, barro, tierra de alfare- otorgar poder bastante. To be
ros. in — estar en el poder. To be

,

Pottery, n., alfarería, vajilla de out oí one's ser(le) imposible



,

barro. Horse- fuerza de caballos


,

Pouch, n., bolsa, bolsillo, faltri- caballo de fuerza. Motive —


quera, saco pequeño. Tobacco fuerza motriz. Steam —



— bolsa para tabaco.
, fuerza de vapor. 20 horse-
Poultry, n., aves de corral aves de la fuerza de 20 caballos
caseras pollos, pavos, etc.
;
;

Water ——
fuerza hidráulica
,

Pound, n., (weight) libra; (ster- To have to ... estar ,

ling) libra esterlina. To pay 5s. facultado para.


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Pow] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pre

Powerful, a., poderoso, potente, Precept, n., precepto, mandato.


de peso, eficaz, fuerte intenso. Precious, a., precioso, valioso,
Powerless, a., impotente, ineficaz,
;

costoso, caro. —
metals, me-
sin poder. To be no poder, — , tales preciosos. —
stones, pie-
ser impotente, no poder hacer dras preciosas.
nada. Precipitate, a., precipitado, incon-
Practicable, a., practicable, hace- siderado.
dero, factible, dable, práctico ;
Precise, a., preciso, exacto, idén-
(a road) transitable, accesible. tico puntual ; formal.
If — a estar en (sus) manos.
, Precisely,
;

adv., precisamente,
Practical, a., práctico. exactamente ; formalmente ; en
Practically, adv., prácticamente, punto.
casi,en sustancia, poco más o Precision, n., precisión, exactitud,
menos. escrupulosidad.
Practice, n., práctica, regla, uso, Preclude, v., evitar, prevenir, es-
costumbre ; método, modo, torbar, excluir, impedir. To —
ejercicio clientela, parroquia. from, impedir imposibilitar.
To make a
;

— of ... acostum- ,
;

Predecessor, n., antecesor, prede-


brarse a . . . ; hacer de ello una cesor.
costumbre {or práctica). To Predicament, n., predicamento
put into —
poner en práctica,
,
estado, condición caso, apuro,
;
;

llevar a la práctica. dificultad, trastorno, trance


Practise, v., practicar, ejercer, ejer- apurado, situación difícil.
citar, hacer ensayarse, ejerci- Predict, v., predecir, vaticinar,
tarse. To — law, ;

estudiar para pronosticar.


abogado. Prediction, n., predicción, vatici-
Praise, n., alabanza, elogio, loa. nio, profecía. [prevalente
Praise, v., alabar, encomiar, loar, Predominant, a., predominante,
celebrar. Predominate, v., predominar, pre-
Praiseworthy, a., digno de ala- valecer, dominar, ser avasalla-
banza, loable. [libre. dor.
Pratique, n., plática libre, entrada Pre-eminence, n., preeminencia,
Pray, v., orar, rezar ; rogar, pedir, superioridad, supremacía.
suplicar. Pre-eminent, a., preeminente, su-
Preamble, n., preámbulo. premo.
Precarious, a., precario, incierto, Preface, n., prefacio, prólogo.
arriesgado, peligroso. Preface, v., hacer un prólogo.
Precaution, «., precaución, cautela, Prefer, v., preferir.
reserva. To take s, adoptar — Preferable, a., preferible.
precauciones, precaverse. Preference, n., preferencia. In —
Precede, v., preceder, anteceder en preferencia, preferentemente.
ir delante (de), tener la primacía.
;

— bond, obligación de priori-


Precedence, n., prioridad, prece- dad.

— —
shares, acciones pre-
dencia. ferentes. stock, acciones
Precedent, n., precedente, ejem- privilegiadas.
plo, ejemplar, antecedente. To Preferential, a., privilegiado, de
be a —
servir de precedente.
, preferencia. —
stock, acciones
Without a sin ejemplo. — , privilegiadas.
Preceding, a., precedente, ante- Prefix, «., prefijo.
rior que precede. The
; day, — Prefix, v., prefijar ; fijar, estab-
el día anterior. lecer.

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Pre] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pre

Prejudge, v., prejuzgar. hacer diligencias para, dar


Prejudiee, n., (injury or loss) per- disposiciones para.
juicio, daño (bias) prejuicio, Prepay, v., pagar adelantado {or
prevención,
;

preocupación. anticipadamente). To post- —


Without —
sin perjuicio, sin, age {or a letter), franquear.
compromiso, sin (mi) garantia. Prepayment, n., pago adelantado
Without —
to ... salvando. , . . franqueo.
;

Prejudice, v., preocupar, prevenir ; Preponderate, v., preponderar.


perjudicar, hacer daño. Preposterous, a., prepóstero, ab-
Prejudicial, a., perjudicial, dañoso. surdo.
To be — ser perjudicial, causar
, Prerogative, n., prerrogativa, pri-
perjuicio. vilegio.
Preliminary, a., preliminar, in- Prescribe, v., prescribir, ordenar ;

terino, provisorio n., preli- ; recetar.


minar. Prescription, n., prescripción, re-
Prelude, «., preludio. gla (medicine) receta.
;

Premature, a., prematuro, intem- Presence, n., presencia (air)


pestivo. apariencia, porte. In the of,
;


Premeditate, v., premeditar, refle- en presencia de, ante. of —
xionar. mind, presencia de ánimo {or
Premier, «., primer ministro. See espíritu).
Prime Minister. Present, presente, actual.
a., At
Premise, n., premisa. — ahora, actual-
al presente,

,

Premise, v., hacer {or poner) mente. To be estar presente.


premisas hacer constar.
; To be at — asistir a,
.
,

. . ,

Premises, n.pl., casa, local, escri- presenciar, concurrir a vigilar.


torio, despacho, oficina, tienda. The —
month, el mes actual
;


Business —
almacén, oficina.
, {or corriente), este mes. The
i'remium, 7z., prima, premio. To be year, este año, el año en curso.
at a — estar a premio.
, of — The —price, el precio actual.
insurance, prima {or premio) de Present, n., presente, don, regalo.
seguros. At a of per cent., — The — (letter), la presente.

. . .

con prima de por ciento. For the por ahora. To make


— —
. . .
,

Return devolución de prima


, a (of something), regalar
{or premios) estorno. ; (algo).
Prepaid, a., pagado de antemano, Present, v., presentar, introducir ;
franqueado. — letter, carta regalar. To (a person) —
franqueada. with something, regalar (a uno)
Preparation, n., preparación. s, — algo ; enviar (a uno) algo. To
preparativos, preparaciones. It — for acceptance, presentar a
is now in (course of) ya se — ,
la aceptación. To for pay- —
está preparando. ment, presentar pago. al
Preparative, Preparatory, a., pre- Presentation, n., presentación. On
parativo, preparatorio, primero. — a (su) presentación.
,

Prepare, v., preparar, disponer, Presently, adv., luego, dentro de


aparejar prepararse, dispo- poco presentemente.
nerse. To be
;

d (warned or on — Preservation,
;

n., conservación,
one's guard), estar prevenido, preservación.
estar a cubierto (de). To be d — Preserve, n., conserva, confitura,
to ... estar pronto a, estar compota.
dispuesto a.
,

To to ... — ,
Preserve, v., asegurar, preservar.
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Pre] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tre

guardar conservar hacer prisa, aprieto, urgencia. To


conservas, almibarar.
; ;

bring — to bear (or to put —


Preserved, a., confitado, en con- on, apremiar (a uno) con ins-
serva. —
conserva de fruit, tancia, apurar, estrechar (a
frutas. —
meat, carne salada

uno). —
of business, urgencia
[or curada) carnes en conserva.

de los negocios. Under —


— vegetables, conserva alimen-
;

forzado. (the)— of, bajo —


ticia. el peso de, a causa de.
Preserves, n.pl., conservas, fruta Prestige, n., prestigio, buena repu-
en conserva. tación, fama.
Preside, v., presidir, ocupar la Presumable, a., presumible, de
presidencia. To — over, go- presumir.
bernar, dirigir. Presume, v., presumir, suponer
President, n., presidente. atreverse. To — to, atreverse a.
;

Press, n., prensa, imprenta fuer- To — upon, tener demasiada



;

za armario.
; Copying confianza en (algo), contar con ;

prensa de copiar, copiador de abusar de.


cartas. copy, copia de — Presumption, «., presunción, arro
prensa. Hydraulic prensa — gancia, atreximiento, sospecha.

hidráulica. In the en [or — ,

The is ... puede presumirse



, ,

bajo) prensa. Wine prensa {or pensarse), es de presumir.


de lagar. of business, pre- — ,

To have the —
to, atreverse a.
sión, urgencia de los negocios. Presumptuous, a., presuntuoso,
To correct for the corregir — presumido, arrogante, atrevido.

,

pruebas de imprenta. copy Pretence, n., pretexto, supuesto,


book, copiador de cartas. To pretensión. Under of, so — —
go to —
poner en prensa.
,
pretexto de. Under false s,

Press, V., aprensar, apretar, estre- bajo falsos pretextos.


char ;
(toimportune) apremiar, Pretend, v., aparentar, dar a
urgir, instar, apurar ;
(cloth) entender, fingir (to feign) pre- ;

prensar, lustrar, alisar, plan- tender, intentar (to try) as- ;

char, deslustrar (to crush) ;


pirar (to aspire); preciarse de
estrujar (to oppress) oprimir. (poder), picarse de (to boast),
To — ;

(a person) to do some- afectar, presumir hacer como ;

thing, instarle a uno a que haga si (to make believe).


. . apremiarle para que haga. Pretension, n., pretensión, dere-

. ;

To be ed for money, estar cho, pretexto.


necesitado, estar apurado (por Pretext, n., pretexto, motivo fin-
falta de fondos). To be ed — gido, excusa. Under (the) —
with work, estar ocupadísimo, of, so [or bajo) pretexto de, so
estar apurado con trabajo. To color de.
— forward (or on) impeler hacia , Pretty, a., lindo, bonito, elegante ;

adelante, hacer adelantar apre- regular, mediano adv., bas-


surarse. To down, sentar, — ;

tante, suficiente, casi. pat-


;


asentar. tern, muestra bonita. near, — —
Pressing, a., urgente, importante, bastante cerca, casi igual.
apremiante, apremiador. I am well, bastante bien, mediana-
in —
need of, me hace(n) mente, tal cual, no mal. This
muchísima falta ; me urge(n) is a —
State of affairs En !
¡

mucho. buena nos hemos metido !

Pressure, n., presión, peso, fuerza ; Prevail, v., reinar, prevalecer.

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Pre! ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pri

estar en boga, predominar — primer curso de la bolsa.


cundir (an opinion) triunfar
; ,

Ruling — precio corriente.



;

(to succeed). To on (some- — Selling


,

precio de venta. Net


one), lograr, conseguir, conven- — precio neto.
,
,

Market —
cer persuadir, inducir, animar. precio de mercado, precio co-
;

Prevailing:, a., predominante, rei- rriente. Fixed precio fijo. —


nante. —as before, precio como antes,
,

Provaleuee, n., predominio, uso precio antiguo. list, lista —


general, preponderancia. de precios, cotización. Trade
Prevalent, a., dominante, preva- — precio con rebaja,
,
precio con
lente, predominante, genefal. descuento.
To be —
prevalecer. ,
Price, v., pagar, valuar, evaluar,

Prevaricate, v., prevaricar, con- estimar, tasar. d, con precios.
tradecirse, tergiversar. High — d, caro. Low — d,
Prevarication, n., prevaricación, barato.
aserto equívoco, mentira, sub- Price-current, n., precio corriente,
terfugio. lista de precios.
Prevent, v., prevenir, precaver ;
Priceless, a., inapreciable, sin
impedir, estorbar, evitar sal- ;
precio.
var. Prick, n., punzón, aguijón.
Prevention, prevención, es-
n., Prick, v., punzar, picar pinchar.
torbo. —
better than cure,is Pride, n., orgullo. To take in,
;


lo mejor es curarse en salud. preciarse de.
Previous, a., anterior, anticipado, Primage, n., capa primaje.
;

antecedente, previo, precedente, Primary, a., primario, primero


de antemano. to, anterior a

— ;
primitivo, original.
;

antes de. letter, carta ante-


-
Prime, primero, primoroso,
a.,
rior. —
price, precio anterior. excelente, famoso. cost, — —
The —
day, la vispera. costo, precio de costo. At
Previously, adv., de antemano, cost, a coste y costas. qua- — —
anticipadamente, antes, con lity, primera calidad.
anterioridad. Minister, primer ministro, mi-
Prevision, n., previsión. nistro principal del estado ;
Price, n., precio, valor. Current — Presidente del Consejo.
precio corriente. Cost (el) — Prime, v., cebar.
costo, (el) coste. At cost al — ,

, Primer, n., (book) cartilla, libro



coste, al precio de fábrica. At primario, abecedario. Great
your own —
al precio que Vd. (type), texto, letra de 18 puntos.
— —
,

ofrece {or ofrezca). At any Long entredós, filosofía,


,

a cualquier precio. Not at any letra de diez puntos.


— a ningún precio.
, Average
— Primitive, a., primitivo, original.
-
— precio medio.
,
Closing , Primrose, n.,
principal
prímula, primavera.
curso al cerrarse la bolsa, Principal, a., n., ;

último curso de la bolsa. Losing principal, socio principal, jefe,


— precio que deja pérdida.
,


dueño, presidente (person re- ;

Lowest precio último. Fair presented) representado, comi-


— -,

precio justo. Full (or selling) tente, causante, constituyente ;

— ,

precio de venta al menudeo. capital, principal (of a college




, ;

Invoice precio de factura. or school) director. and


Moderate — ,

precio arreglado. interest,



capital e intereses.
Long —
precio alto. Opening
,
,

The thing, lo principal.

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Pr¡] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pro

Principally, adv., principalmente, precedente. —


claim, derecho
en primer lugar, máxime. anterior (or preferente). to, —
Principle, n., principio, máxima, antes de.
regla {or norma) de conducta. Priority, n., prioridad, anteriori-
On —
we do not sell .... lle- dad, antelación. of debt, —
vamos por norma {or regla) no prelación de los acreedores.
vender. . . . On the — of ... , Prism, n., prisma.
fundándose en ... ; fundándo- Prison, n., prisión, cárcel.
nos en. . . . Prisoner, n., preso, prisionero.
Print, 71. (mark), impresión, marca, Privacy, n., secreto, silencio ;

huella, señal (engraving) gra- ;


retiro, interior.
bado, estampa, lámina, plan- Private, particular, secreto,
a.,
cha impreso, carácter
; (tex- ;
propio, personal, privado, re-
tile) percal, zaraza, olán olan- tirado, confidencial (on a

; ;

cillo. In- impreso. Out oí ^


letter) particular privada.

^,


;

agotado, vendido. In small In - en particular, en secreto,

impreso en caracteres menudos. particularmente means, —


To be out of agotarse. — ,
— rentas. To keep strictly
; .


works, taller de estampar telas. guardar en el mayor secreto.
— s (engravings), estampas, lá- At one's —expense, a costa
minas (printed goods) zarazas, propia. —
affair, asunto par-
;

géneros estampados, estampa- ticular. —


expenses, gastos
dos telas pintadas olanes particulares. —
account,
;

quimones (Amer.). Border s,


;

— ;

cuenta particular. letter, —


olanes cenefas. carta confidencial. office, —
Print, v., (papers, books, etc.) escritorio privado [or particu-
imprimir, tirar, dar a la estampa lar). —
property, bienes par-
(cloths) estampar, (S.A.) pin-
;

ticulares.By —
contract, por
tar (sheets) tirar.
;
contrato reservado. See Con-
Printed, a., impreso, estampado. tract.
— by, impreso por, imprenta Privately, adv., secretamente, re-
de ;estampado por. — calico, servadamente.
tela de algodón estampada. Privilege, n., pri\alegio, prerroga-
— form, impreso. — goods, tiva, inmunidad, exención.
géneros estampados, zarazas. Privileged, a., privilegiado.
— matter, impresos. — papers, Privy, a., privado, secreto n.,
impresos. Fine — cotton, letrina, excusado. Council. — ;

quimón. Consejo privado.


Printer, n., impresor (of books, Prize, n., premio, recompensa ;

etc.) estampador (of textiles). presa. ^[rata.


— ;

's error, error de imprenta, Pro, »., pro. Sea Pro forma, Pro
errata. Probability, n., probabilidad, ve-
Printing, n., imprenta, tipografía, rosimilitud. In all según — ,

impresión (of cloths) estampa- toda probabilidad [or todas las


ción, pinta. machine,
;

— probabilidades) .

prensa máquina para estampar Probable, a., probable, verosímil.


telas.
;

— office, imprenta. — Probably, adv., probablemente,



paper, papel de imprenta. quizá es probable que. . . .


;

press,prensa tipográfica. ink, Probate, n., prueba, justificación


tinta de imprenta. (or verificación) de los testamen-
Prior, a., anterior, antecedente. tos.

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Pro! ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pro

Probation, n., probación, prueba, Produce, n., producto, ganancia ;


experiencia. productos, frutos, producción,
Probity, n., probidad, honradez. fabricación. —
broker, corredor
Problem, n., problema. de productos coloniales. Home
Procedure, n., proceder, proce- — productos del país. Colonial
dimiento, conducta, modo pro- — ,

productos coloniales. Inland


ceso. Mode of — ,
;

modo de — ,

productos del interior.


,

proceder, sistema. Produce, v., producir, presentar ;

Proceed, v., proceder, obrar, por- sacar a luz, exponer.


tarse, manejarse ir adelante, Producer, n., producidor, produc-
seguir. To —
from, provenir de,
;

tor.
proceder de, nacer de, dimanar
de. To ——
to, proceder a salir ;
— producto,
Product, producción,
n.,
productos,
fruto. s, frutos.
para. To with, proceder a, producción
proseguir, gestionar. To
-

— Production, pro-
ducto. Oí English — de pro-
n.,
,
;

against, proceder contra, per- ducción inglesa.


seguir (ante la ley). Productive, a., productivo, abun-
Proceeding, n., proceder, conduc- dante. To be —
of, producir ;

ta, procedimiento, acción, acto ser el comienzo de dar lugar a.


progreso. To take legal s — ;

Proíess, V., (to declare) prolesar,


;

(against), proceder legalmente declarar (to;pretend) pre-


(contra), instruir causa, encau- tender, manifestar (a trade) ;

sar (a uno) entablar demanda


; ejercer, seguir.
{or un proceso). To have Profession, n., profesión, carrera,
recourse to legal s, acudir a — oficio. By — de oficio. To take

,

los tribunales. s, conducta,


-
— up a seguir una carrera.
,

proceder, gestión, gestiones. Professional, a., profesional, de


Proceeds, ti.pl., producto, saldo, profesión.
ingresos. Net ,
producto — —
Professor, n., profesor.
líquido {or neto). Gross -, Proffer, n., oferta, propuesta,
producto bruto {or sucio). ofrecimiento.
Process, n., procedimiento, pro- Proífer, v., proponer, ofrecer,
ceso, método, progreso, opera- brindar.
ción ; trámites. To be in — Proficiency,n., adelantamiento,
(goods), estar fabricándose {or aprovechamiento, perfección.
en curso de ejecución). In — Proficient, a., proficiente, aprove-
of time, con el tiempo. chado, adelantado.
Proclaim, v., declarar, proclamar, provecho, ganancia, ven-
Profit, w.,
promulgar, publicar, propalar. taja, utilidad, beneficio, lucro ;

Proclamation, n., proclamación, aprovechamiento, adelanta-


proclama decreto, ley. miento. —
and loss, ganancias

;

Procrastinate, v., aplazar, dilatar, y pérdidas. Clear ganancia


diferir ; ser moroso. líquida. Net —
beneficio neto,,
,

Procrastination, n., dilación, de- ganancia líquida. Fair —


mora, tardanza. [rabie. ganancia regular, buena ganan-
Procurable, a., asequible, procu- cia. Imaginary — ganancia
Procuration, n., procuración, po-

imaginaria. To make a
,

— on,
der. B}^ , por poder. obtener ganancia en, sacar

Procure, v., procurai-, obtener, ventaja de. Gross ganancia —


conseguir, proporcionarse oca- ; total. To turn to sacar
,

— ,

sionar. partido de.


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Pro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pro

Profit, v., aprovechar, aprove- eminente ; sobresaliente ; prin-


charse ; ser iitil ganar sacar
; ; cipal.
utilidad {or provecho) me- Promise, n., promesa, prometido
jorarse, traer beneficio. To
;

— expectativa. To break one's — ;

hv, ganar en, aprovecharse de. faltar a su promesa (or palabra)



.

Profitable, a., provechoso, lucra- To keep one's cumplir su ,

tivo, ganancioso, ventajoso, promesa (or palabra).


i'itil, productivo. Promise, v., prometer ;
prome-
Pro f orilla simulado. --
(Lat.), terse.
account, cuenta simulada. •
Promising, a., que promete.
invoice, factura simulada. Promissory note, n., pagaré, vale.
Profound, a., profundo, hondo, Promote, v., promover, fomentar,
grande. favorecer, activar, ascender.
Profuse, a., profuso, pródigo. To To — a company, promover (or
be — in, abundar en. [decir. establecer) una compañía. To
Proguosticate, v., pronosticar, pre- be — d, ascender.
Prognostication, «., pronóstico, Promoter, n., promotor, promove-
predicción. dor.
Programme, n., programa. Promotion, n., promoción ; eleva-
Progress, n., progreso, progresos, ción, ascenso.
adelantamiento, aprovecha- Prompt, a., pronto, inmediato,
miento, mejoramiento, ade- puntual de contado.
; cash, —
lanto marcha, curso. To make pago al contado, pago inme-
;

great (or rapid) hacer rápi- — , diato. —


payment, pago al
dos progresos, progresar rápida- contado, pago inmediato (or
mente. puntual), dinero contante. —
Progress, v., progresar, hacer pro- reply, pronta contestación.
gresos, adelantar (to thrive) ; Prompt, v., sugerir, apuntar ;

medrar (to improve) mejorarse.


;
llevar, inducir, mover, incitar
Progressive, a., progresivo. impulsar, excitar.
Prohibit, v., prohibir, vedar im- Promptitude, n., prontitud, pres-
pedir. —
ed goods, géneros
;

teza.
prohibidos, contrabando. Promptly, adv., pronto, pronta-
Prohibition, n., prohibición. mente, en seguida.
Prohibitive, a., prohibitivo, pro- Prone, a., prono, propenso, incli-
hibitorio. nado, dispuesto. To be to, —
Project, n., proyecto, plan, idea. soler.
Project, v., proyectar, idear, plan- Pronounce, v., pronunciar, pro-
tear, trazar ; echar, arrojar ;
ferir, declarar.
sobresalir, volar. Pronouncing, de pronunciación.
a.,
Projectile, n., proyectil. — diccionario de
dictionary,
Prolific, a., prolifico, fértil, fe- pronunciación.
cundo. Pronunciation, n., pronunciación.
Prolong, v., prolongar, extender, Proof, n., prueba, ensayo, com-
alargar, dilatar. probante, comprobación a.,

;

Prolongation, prolongación, n., impenetrable. Air hermé- ,

To
dilatación, extensión.
Prominence, n., prominencia emi- ;
tico
be — impermeable
;

against, ser (or estar) a


al aire.

nencia, distinción, importancia. prueba de resistir. To stand


——
;

Prominent, a., prominente, sa- the resistir la prueba.


, To
liente ; conspicuo, distinguido, offer s, presentai" (or aducir)

501
Pro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pro

pruebas. -
— sheet, pliego de competente. —
to, proporcio-
prueba prueba.;
Water a — , nado a, en relación con, en pro-
prueba de agua, impermeable porción con.
(al agua). Proposal, n., propuesta, proposi-
Prop, n., sostén, apoj^o. ción, ofrecimiento.
Prop, v., sostener, apoyar, asegu- Propose, v., proponer, ofrecer,
rar, afianzar. To - up, — presentar. To —
to (send), pro-
sostener, apoyar. ponerse, hacer propósito de,
Propagate, v., propagar, dilatar. pensar, tener intención de (en-
Propel, v., impeler, empujar, viar).
mover hacia adelante. Proposition, n., proposición, pro-
Propeller, «., propulsor, impulsor, puesta.
hélice, movedor. Screw _ — Proprietary, a., propietario.
propulsor de hélice. Proprietor, n., propietario, dueño.
Proper, a., propio, peculiar, par- Landed — , hacendado.
ticular debido, justo
; con- ; Propriety, m., concordancia, pro-
veniente, idóneo, a propósito, piedad ; urbanidad, buena
apto, adecuado, apropiado. To crianza, decencia.
be for— con\'enir a, ser a
. . . , Pro rata, a., pro rata prorrata,
— ;

propósito para. To tliink •

— a proporción. A proposition,
creer conveniente, considerar una proposición prorrata.
propio. It is the thing, es de — Prorogation, n., prorrogación, sus-
rigor, es de cajón. pensión.
Properly, adv., propiamente, justa- Prorogue,!'., prorrogar, suspender.
mente, correctamente, bien, Prose, 11., prosa.
formalmente, bastante, como Prosecute, v., proseguir, seguir,
es debido. speaking, ha- —

continuar, llevar a cabo (le- ;

blando claro si he (or hemos) ; gally) procesar, perseguir.


de decir la verdad. Prosecution, n., prosecución pro- ;

Property, n., propiedad, hacienda, ceso, causa, demanda.


finca, bienes, posesiones Prosecutor, «., el que prosigue
(quality) propiedad. Personal
;

acusador. Public fiscal — ,


;

— bienes muebles.
, Real — criminal.
bienes inmuebles (or raíces). See Prospect, n., perspectiva, porve-
Landed. nir, esperanza, probabilidad.
Prophecy, n., profecía, predicción. —s, planes, perspectiva, espe-
Prophesy, v., profetizar, predecir. ranzas porvenir, perspectiva
;

Propitious, a., propicio, benéfico, de ascensión visos, trazas,


;

feliz, favorable. vistas.


Proportion, n., proporción, parte, Prospective, a., anticipado, ve-
relación, escote. In to, en — nidero.
proporción con, a proporción de. Prospectus, n., prospecto.
To be in —
to, estar en relación Prosper, v., prosperar, medrar.
con, guardar proporción con. Prosperity, n., prosperidad, felici-
Out of —
desproporcionado.
, dad, bienandanza, fortuna.
To be out of no guardar — Prosperous, a., próspero, feüz,

,

proporción. In as, a medida dichoso, afortunado, propicio.


que, conforme. Protect, v., proteger, amparar,
Proportion, v., proporcionar, ajus- abrigar, cubrir, poner a cu-
tar. bierto defender
; patrocinar, ;

Proportionate, a., proporcionado, favorecer ; (a biU or draft)

502
Pro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pro

acoger, aceptar, dar buena To — desmentido,


false, ser
acogida a, hacer honor a (to ;
I

resultar falso. a debt,To — —


look after) mirar por (pack- ;
justificar una deuda. To - a
ages) defender, precintar con will, probar [or autorizar) un
sunchos. testamento. To to be. —
Protection, n., protección, am- resultar ser.
paro patrocinio
;
buena aco- ; Proverb, proverbio, refrán.
n.,
gida (to a draft) ; (regarding Provide, proveer, abastecer,
v.,
tariñs) protección, proteccio- surtir, dar, suministrar, facili-
nismo. To recommend a draft tar, proporcionar disponer.
to one's —
recomendar un giro , To — against, estipular
;

; tomar
a su buena acogida. precauciones, precaverse con-
Protective, a., protector, protec- tra. To — cash, hacer (los)
terio. —
duties, derechos pro- fondos. To — for, proveer,
tectores. paper, papel de — estar preparado para, tomar
seguridad.
-

precauciones. To — with,
Protector, n., protector, patrono, proveer [or surtir) de.
patrocinador. Provided, a., surtido, provisto. —
Protest, n., protesta protesto (of that, con tal que, siempre que,

;

a draft). To draw up a si es que, salvo, como, bien


extender una protesta. of a — entendido. To be d with, —
bill, protesto de una letra de estar surtido {or provisto) de.
cambio. — formular To note Province, n., provincia empleo,
una — charges,
{or su) protesta.
,

competencia. It is outside our


;

gastos de protesto, costo del — no nos toca {or pertenece)


Under — bajo pro-
, ;

protesto. , no es de nuestro cargo.


testo, so protesto sin perjuicio. Provincial, a., provincial.
Protest, V., protestar. To for
;

— • Proving, n., prueba.


non-acceptance, protestar por Provision, n., abasto, provisión
falta de aceptación. To — for ajuste, estipulación. s, \i- — ;

non-payment, protestar por veres, comestibles, alimentos,


falta de pago. To a bill, pro- — bastimentos. —
of funds, pro-

testar una letra de cambio. To visión de fondos. To make
get (or have) ed, mandar (or — (for a proveer de {or
draft),
hacer) protestar. hacer) los fondos. merchant, — —
Protestation, n., protestación, pro- comerciante de víveres.
testa. trade, comercio de comestibles.
Protested, a., protestado. bill, — Provisional, a., provisional, pro-
letra protestada. visorio, interino, temporal.
Protract, v., alargar, diferir, pro- Provisionally, adv., provisional-
longar, dilatar ; dar largas a. mente, provisoriamente.
Proud, a., orgulloso, soberbio, Proviso, n., cláusula, condición,
altivo, presumido. To be to — estipulación. Under con la — ,

say celebrar decir.


. cláusula condicional. With this

. . ,

Prove, v., probar, comprobar ;


bajo esta condición.
,

demostrar, manifestar, hacer Provocation, n., provocación.


patente experimentar, ensa-
; Provoke, v., provocar, excitar,
yar (to test) autorizar, justi- ; incitar.
ficar ser, hallarse, salir, resul- Prow, n., proa.
;

tar (to turn out). To — advan- Proximity, «., proximidad, inme-


tageous, dar buen resultado. diación, cercanía.

503
Pro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Pur

Proximo (Lat.), adv., del mes que Pulp, n., pulpa, masa, pasta.
viene. Pulse, n., pulso.
Proxy, n., procuraeión, poder Puniice-stone, n., piedra pómez.
apoderado, poderhabiente, man-
;

Puuip, n., bomba. Feed —


datario. By
(representado) — ,
bomba alimenticia. Chain —
por apoderado, por poder. bomba de cadena. See Air.
Prudence, n., prudencia, discre- Punip, V., bombear, dar a la
ción, tino. bomba, achicar ;
(fig.) sondear.
Prudent, a., prudente, discreto. Pumping-engine, n., bomba, má-
Prune, n., ciruela pasa ciruela. ; quina de extraer agua.
Prune, v., podar. Punch, n., punzón, sacabocado ;

Pruning-kniíe, n., podadera, cu- (drink) ponche.


chilla para podar. Punch, V., punzar, horadar, agu-
Prussian, a., prusiano. blue, — jerear con punzón hacer ;

azul de Prusia. sacabocados.


Prussic, a., prúsico. acid, ácido — Puncheon, «., medida de veinte
prúsico. arrobas barril punzón pie
At — auction,
; ; ;

Public, a., público. derecho.


en remate, en pública subasta. Punctual, a., puntual, exacto,
— debt, deuda del Estado. — preciso, fiel.
funds, fondos públicos. — Punctuality, n., puntualidad,
house, posada, taberna, fonda. exactitud.
— aviso público, aviso
notice, Punctually, adv., puntualmente,
al público. exactamente, precisamente, fiel-
Publication, n., publicación. A mente.
monthly — , una publicación Punctuate, v., puntuar.
mensual. Punctuation, n., puntuación.
Publicity, n., publicidad. Puncture, n., puntura, punzadura,
Publish, v., publicar, dar a luz ;
punzada, picadura, picada ;

promulgar. (bicycle, etc.) pinchazo.


Publisher, n., publicador, editor. Puncture, v., punzar, agujerear,
Publishing, n., publicación. — picar, perforar, pinchar.
house, casa editorial. Pungent, a., picante, acre, mor-
Pudding, n., pudín ; salchicha. daz.
Black —
morcilla.
, Punish, v., castigar.
PuO, w., (advertisement) boinbo, Punishable, a., punible, digno de
reclamo alabanza exagerada.
; castigo, sujeto a castigo por la
Puff, v., soplar ; alabar {or ensal- ley.
zar) desmedidamente. Punishment, n., castigo.
Pull, v., tirar, estirar. To — down, Pupil, n., pupila (of the eye) ;

(a building) derribar, demoler discípulo, alumno pupilo.


bajar, abatir. To off, tirar, — ;

Purchasable, a., comprable.


;

quitar, levantar. To out, — Purchase, n., compra, adquisición,


tirar, sacar, quitar, arrancar. merca (Mech.) aparejo, ven-
To —tlxrough, (fig.) compo-

;

taja mecánica fuerza, poten-


nérselas, arreglárselas. To cia. — ;

book, libro de compras.


up, extirpar, alzar, levantar ; — money, precio de compra,
(to recover) recuperarse. To — costo.

well together, (ñg.) andar acor- Purchase, comprar. To in
des ;
(Coll.) hacer buenas migas.
v.,
bulk, comprar en globo. To


Pulley, n., polea, garrucha. for cash, comprar al contado.

504
Pur] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY Í Pus

To — in the lump, comprar por Pursuant, adv., cu consecuencia


junto. To — in auction, com- (rlc). — to, en conformidad
prar en remate. con .

Purchaser, «., comprador, toma- Pursuance, n., conformidad. In


dor, adquiridor. — of, de conformidad con, con
Pure, a., puro, mero, solo limpio, ; arreglo a.
claro, legítimo,
sencillo, ge- Pursue, v., perseguir, seguir pro- ;

nuino, sin mezcla, absoluto, seguir, continuar, adoptar pro-


libre. —
gold, oro puro.
• — ceder contra, procesar. To a
;


silver, plata pura. chance, —
-
• trade, seguir un negocio, seguir
mera casualidad. una carrera.
Purely, adv., puramente, mera- Pursuit, n., perseguimiento, se-
mente, simplemente. guimiento persecución ocu-
Pureness, pureza,
limpieza,
n., pación, pretensión.
;

s, ocu- — ;

claridad. [purar. paciones, tareas.


Puriíy, V., purificar, limpiar, de- Purvey, v., proveer, surtir, abas-
Purity. See Pureuess. tecer, suministrar.
Purple, a., purpúreo, morado n., ; Purveyance, n., abastecimiento,
púrpura. abasto.
Purport, n., objeto, sentido, signi- Purveyor, n., proveedor, abaste-
ficado, contenido. cedor,- surtidor.
Purpose, objeto, mira, inten-
n., Push, n., esfuerzo, impulso, em-
ción, intento, propósito, deseo, puje, empujón, energía, activi-
fin ; móvil, norte cuestión, dad. To make a -
— hacer un

; ,

proyecto ventaja, utilidad


; ;
esfuerzo. At a , en un
determinación uso, caso. To aprieto (apuro oy urgencia).
answer (or serve) one's
;

— Push, empujar, apremiar, im-


v.,
llenar su objeto, llenar (pv pulsar, promover, llevar, ani-
corresponder a) sus deseos, mar estrechar, apretar, obli-
;

responder a su objeto. For this gar apurar, importunar. To


— ,con este objeto. To the —•,

;

a business, impulsar (pro-


a propósito, de perilla al caso. mover OY dar impulso a) un
To very little —
casi para nada.
;

negocio. To forward (or to —


On —adrede, a propósito, de
,

— on with), acelerar, activar,


,

intento, expresamente. Not impulsar. To off, (Naut.) —


on —sin querer. To no — desatracarse alejarse del muelle,
,

en vano, inútilmente, infruc- apartarse de la tierra. To on,


;


tuosamente.
efecto. For insurance
For the
—— s,
,

para
al empujar, aguijonear, echar ade-
lante apresurar, apresurarse.
los efectos del seguro. To be To — ;

delivery or (shipment),
for the —
of, tener por objeto. activar (oy acelerar) la entrega
See Intent. [pY el embarque). To the —
urpose, v., proponer propo- manufacturer, apurar (oy acti-
nerse, intentar, tener la inten-
;

\'ar) al fabricante. To — one (to


ción (de). make apremiarle a uno
Purposely, adv., adrede, expresa- (para que haga
. .

To
.),

up, —
mente, a propósito, de intento. hacer subir. To
.).

out, hacer
. .


Purse, n., bolsa, bolso, bolsillo. expulsar. To
salir, — upon one,
Purser, n., contador, pagador, hacerle cargar con.
maestre de víveres {oy ra- Pushing, a., activo, diligente,
ciones) . emprendedor, eficaz, enérgico.

505
Put] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Qua

Put, n., opción a vender. board, poner a bordo. To —


Put, v., poner, colocar, situar. To oneself to expense, incurrir gas-
— away (aside or by), apartar, tos. To — out, echar fuera, sacar,
poner a un lado, poner aparte expeler (to extinguish) apagar,
despedir. To —
(a thing) back,
;

sofocar
;

(fig.) desconcertar,
volver a colocar (una cosa) en
;

confundir, perturbar. To —
su lugar. To —
back, atrasar, money out at interest, poner
retardar retroceder (a ship) {or colocar) dinero a interés (in-
arribar. To
;


back into port,
;

tereses or réditos) To . out of —


entrar {or volver) de arribada order, descomponer, desorde-
al puerto, arribar (in distress) nar. To be —
to expense,
entrar de arribada forzosa. To
;

incurrir gastos. To right, —


— before, presentar, someter arreglar, componer, subsanar,
explicar. To —
by, poner
;

rectificar. To —
through (an
aparte. To —
down, abatir, su- order), colocar (un pedido). To
primir, poner debajo sentar, — together, juntar, acumular,
presentar, poner, colocar. To
;

reunir. To —
to the vote, \'otar
— down in Avriting, asentar, poner a votación. To to sea, — ;

poner por escrito. To — down hacerse a la mar. To up, —


to one's account, sentar a su subir, hacer subir guardar
cuenta. To —
forth, extender, pretender, solicitar. To up
;

— ;

emplear, presentar, poner en at, alojarse en, hospedarse en.


juego. To —
forward, llevar To — up for sale (or auction),
adelante, presentar, hacer, ges- poner en venta, ofrecer en
tionar, tramitar. To in (to — remate, sacar a pública subasta.
insert), insertar, ingerir, entrar To — (one) up to, sugerirle a
depositar ;(a claim) hacer,
;

uno. To —
up with, aguantar,
presentar (reclamación) poner sufrir, tolerar, conformarse con.
una demanda, reclamar. To
;

— To —upon, engañar. See Side.


in at (a port), arribar a. To — Putrefy, v., pudrir, podrir pu- ;

(one) in mind of, recordar (le), drirse, podrecer.


traer(le) a la memoria. To — Putrid, a., podrido.
into, meter dentro de (a port), ; Putty, n., masilla, cemento ;

tocar en, entrar en, hacer potea.


escala en ; arribar, entrar de Pyrites, n., pirita.
arribada. To — into order, Puzzle, n., embarazo, embrollo,
poner en orden. To — in (an perplejidad.
application) for, solicitar. To Puzzle, v., embrollar, enredar,
— in use, poner en uso. To — confundir.
into print, imprimir. To off, —
(postpone) aplazar, diferir, dila-
tar (a person) entretener (to Quadrant, n., cuadrante cuarto
;

quibble) dar largas (a). To


;

— de círculo puente. lever, —


;

on, poner, ponerse imponer (a ;


;

cuadrante de palanca. guide, —


tax, etc.) ( a stamp or ticket)
;
guía del cuadrante.
aplicar {or poner) una marca {or Quadruple, a., cuadruplo.
rótulo) a {or en) . To — one on Quail, n., codorniz.
the best terms, conceder {or QualiñcatiOD, n., calificación, re-
otorgar) a uno las condiciones quisito (modification) modi-
más favorables. To on steam, — ficación,
;

restricción (quality)
poner más vapor. To on — calidad, cualidad ;
;

(capacity)

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Qua! ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Que

capacidad, adaptación. s, — Quarter, n., cuarto, cuarterón,


prendas, requisitos, capacidad. cuarta parte cuarto de quin-
;

Qualified, a., idóneo, apto, compe- tal trimestre (3 months)


; ;

tente (limited or restricted)


;
cuartel, barrio, barriada, ve-
limitado, restringido, modifi- cindad, distrito, región, parte,
cado dotado, habilitado. — punto. From
all s, de todas —
;

for, apto (capaz or idóneo) para. partes. In that allí. From —


— —
,

to, apto (idóneo) para que ;


your de ahí, de ésa. The
,

tiene los requisitos necesarios head s, el centro principal.


para. — s, alojamiento. -day, —
Qualify, v., dotar, habilitar, cali- término, plazo día en que se
;

ficar ; modificar, limitar, res- paga el alquiler. deck,


tringir templar, suavizar. To alcázar. master, cuartel-
— ;

for a profession, seguir una maestre. Without , sin •

carrera. cuartel.
Quality, n., calidad, clase, tipo ;
Quarter, v., cuartear, dividir en
cualidad condición, grado cuatro partes, hacer cuartos

; ;
;

propiedad. Best mejor cali- (to lodge) alojar, hospedar.



,

dad. Fair calidad corriente. Quarterly, a., trimestral adv.,



, ;

Good ordinary clase buena cada tres meses, por trimestres.


ordinaria. Good middling
,

— — salary, salario de un tri-


clase buena mediana {or ordi- mestre.
naria). Indifferent clase — , Quartette, cuarteto.
n.,
baja. Inferior (or low) — Quarto, cuarto, en cuarto
a.,
calidad inferior [or baja). Me- Book —
libro en cuarto.
,

dium calidad —
[or clase) Quartz, n., cuarzo, cristal de roca.
Prime — primera
,

mediana. Quash, v., someter, suprimir,


calidad. Superior — calidad domar, sofocar (to cancel)
superior. — sample, tipo de
,

anular, invalidar, abrogar, de-


;

calidad. rogar.
Quantity, n., cantidad, partida. Quay, n., muelle, embarcadero,
Great (or large) cantidad — , malecón. Ex en el muelle,— ,

crecida, partida cuantiosa, gran franco {or entregable) en el


cantidad. muelle.
Quarantine, n., cuarentena. To Queen, n., reina.
pass [or perform) hacer [or — , Queer, a., raro, extraño, original,
poner en) cuarentena. To raise singular.
the — levantar la cuarentena.
, Quell, v., subyugar, sojuzgar,
Quarantine, v., poner en cuaren- sosegar.
tena, hacer cuarentena. Quench, v., (thirst) apagar ; matar,
Quarrel, n., quimera, riña, con- extinguir.
tienda, pendencia. To pick a Querulous, a., querelloso, quejoso.
— with, reñir {or tomarla) con. Query, n., cuestión, pregunta ;

Quarrel, v., reñir, pelear, disputar, signo de interrogación, signo


contender. interrogativo.
Quarrelsome, a., pendenciero. Query, v., preguntar inquirir,
Quarry, n., cantera. pesquisar ; dudar de.
Quarryman, n., cantero, picape- Quest, n., pesquisa, inquisición,
drero. averiguación, busca, buscada.
Quart, n., cuarto de galón ; media Question, n., cuestión, pregunta,
azumbre ; cuarta. interrogación, materia, disputa.

507
Que] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Quo

duda. aIt is es dudoso. — Quiescent, a., quieto, descansado,


The — caso es. Beyond
is, el
,

en reposo, tranquilo.
— ,fuera de duda, indudable- Quiet, a., quedo, quieto, apacible,
mente, ciertamente. To ask sosegado (market) encalmado
a— hacer una pregunta. To inactivo, flojo
;

reservado

, ; ;

beg the suponer lo que


, serio, modesto, clásico (style or
está bajo discusión. To call in pattern) n., quietud, sosiego,
— poner en duda (or en cues-
;

reposo, descanso, calma, tran-


tión.
,

In en —
cuestión,
, quilidad. On the secreta- — ,

de que se trata, consabido, mente, a las calladas. Some-


referido, de referencia, susodi- thing —
er (in colour, etc.), no
cho. It is out of the está — , tan llamativo.
fuera de la cuestión, es inad- Quieten, v., aquietar, tranquilizar.
misible, no es digno de consi- Quietly, adv., quietamente, con
deración, no se debe pensar en sosiego, tranquilamente.
ello. It is a —
of, se trata de, Quietness, n., quietud, tranquili-
es cuestión de. There can be no dad, calma, reposo, sosiego, paz.
— about (or of) ... no cabe la , Quill, n., (nib) pluma de ave ;

menor duda acerca de ... es ; (for weaving) broca canilla, ;

indudable. (of porcupines) púa de puerco


Question, v., inquirir, preguntar, espín.
hacer preguntas a dudar, ; Quilt, n., colcha, sobrecama, co-
desconfiar (de), poner en duda. bertor.
Questionable, a., cuestionable, du- Quilting, n., acolchado, colchado.
doso, sospechoso, expuesto a Quinine, n., quinina.
sospecha. Quire, n., mano de papel.
Quibble, n., subterfugio, escapa- Quit, n., dejar, abandonar, cesar,
toria, evasión, sutileza. salir (de).
Quibble, v., sutilizar, buscar esca- Quite, enteramente, com-
adv.,
patorias, dar largas (a). pletamente, perfectamente, en
Quick, a., veloz, ligero, rápido, un todo, del todo, totalmente,
presto, pronto, listo, acelerado ; absolutamente muy, bastante; ;

vivo, ágil, activo adv., veloz- de medio a medio, de todo



;

mente, rápidamente, de prisa, punto. Not no del todo. ,

vivamente, con presteza. To Quits, n.pl., en paz. To be —


be —
despacharse, darse prisa. estar (or quedar) en paz {or
— ,

sale, pronto despacho, corrientes).


train, tren rápido. Quittance, n., finiquito, descargo,
Quicken, v., vivificar, acelerar, desempeño, pago, satisfacción.
urgir, apresurar, avivar, ani- Quorum, n., junta (or número)
mar ; avivarse, moverse de suficiente.
prisa. Quota, n., cuota prorrata, con-
;

Quicklime, n., cal viva. tingente, escote.


Quickly, adv., prontamente, con Quotable, a., citable cotizable.
presteza, de prisa. As as — Quotation, ii., (extract) citación,
;

possible, cuanto antes, a la cita (price) cotización, curso,


;

mayor brevedad posible. precio.


Quickness, n., presteza, prontitud, Quote, v., (to cite) citar, notar,
celeridad, actividad viveza. ; apuntar ;
(a price, etc.) cotizar,
Quicksand, n., arena movediza. indicar, señalar.
Quicksilver, «., azogue, mercurio. Quotient, n., cociente.
508
Rabí ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ran

Rabbit, n., conejo. skin, piel — guard, vigilante, conductor,


de conejo. guarda, ve'ador. —
guide,
Race, n., raza (running) carrera. guía de trenes. — line, línea de
;

horse, caballo de carrera. ferrocarril.— porter, mozo de


Racing mactiiue, 71., bicicleta de equipajes, cargador. — signal,
carrera. señal de — shares,
ferrocarril.
Racl{, n., cremallera, enrejado, acciones de —
ferrocarril.
percha, rueca caballete (let- station, estación del ferrocarril.
— —
; ;

ter marco para colocar (rolling) stock, material


cartas
)

(railway
;
rejilla para ——) rodante. — ticket, billete {or

equipaje (stable ) pesebre, boleto) de ferrocarril. time •

henil. — ;

railway, ferrocarril table, indicator (de ferrocarriles),


de cremallera. horario. — train, tren, convoy
Rack, v., (wine) trasegar acla- ; de ferrocarril. Portable — , \-ia
rarse, destilarse. See Underground.
portátil.
Radiate, v., radiar. Raiment, n., ropa, traje, prendas
Radiator, n., radiador. de vestir.
Radical, a., radical, primitivo. Rain, n., lluvia. bow, arco— iris.

Radisb, n., rábano. — capa de agua.
coat,
Radius, n., radio. water, agua llovediza.
Raft, n., balsa, almadía, armadía. Rain, V., llover.
Rafter, n., cabrio, viga. Raise, v., levantar, alzar, poner en
Rag, n., trapo, andrajo, harapo, pie, subir, aumentar, encarecer ;

jirón. (to promote) ascender animar, ;

Rage, n., ira, enojo, rabia, furor; excitar, incitar ; causar, oca-
boga, moda. It is all the — sionar, criar promover. To
;

hace furor. a loan, levantar un empréstito.
Ragged, a., roto, desigual, andra- To —
a price, aumentar (alzar
joso. or subir) el precio, hacer subir el
Rail, n., barra, baranda, carril, precio. To —
a question, susci-
riel ;
(of a railway) carril, tar una cuestión. To money, —
riel a staircase), balaus-
(of levantar fondos, agenciarse (pro-
;

trada. By {or per) por ferro- — ,


curarse or proporcionarse dinero
— )

carril. {or fondos). To objections,


Railing, n., baranda, barandilla, poner reparos. —
difficulties,
enrejado, reja. suscitar dificultades. To the — —
Raillery, n., burla, chocarrería. nap on cloth, perchar. To
Railway, vía férrea.
n., ferrocarril, (cloth), frisar (llannel or wool)
— —
;

By por ferrocarril. Branch cardar. With d back, frisado


— ,

ramal de ferrocarril.
,
— al revés.
accident, accidente de ferro- Raisin, n., pasa.
carril. —
bridge, puente de Rake, n., rastro, rastrillo.
ferrocarril. —
car, carro (or Rake, v., rastrillar, raer, raspar.
coche) de ferrocarril. car- — Rally, v., reanimarse. [ariete.
riage, coche {or carruaje) de Ram, n., morueco, carnero padre
ferrocarril. —
bonds, obliga- Ramrod, n., baqueta de fusil
;

ciones de ferrocarriles. — atacador.


;

company, compañía del ferro- Rancid, a., rancio.


carril. —
fare, pasaje por ferro- Random, a., fortuito, casual n.,
— —
;

carril {or de tren). gauge, ventura, acaso. At a la ven- ,

entrevia, vía, carril, anchura. tura, al azar, a trochemoche,

509
Ran] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Raw

a tontas y a locas, a lo que de. At the day's al curso del — ,

saiga. día. At the best possible al — ,

Range, n., extensión, alcance curso más favorable. At any


(reach) fila, hilera clase, — en todo caso, de todos mo-
orden, serie, colección. of
; ;

— ,

dos, de cualquier modo. At the


patterns, surtido (colección or lowest — al tipo más bajo.
serie) de muestras. of moun- — At this —
,

de ese modo, a esta



,

tains, cordillera de montañas. cuenta. At that de ese



,

Range, recorrer, repasarv., co- ; modo, en ese caso. Bank


locar, ordenar, arreglar, clasi- tipo del banco (de Inglaterra).
ficar variar, oscilar. Prices — First —
de primera clase, de
;

from ... to ... los precios ,


,

primer orden, lo mejor. of —


varían (or oscilan) entre discount, tipo de descuento.
y los precios son de
. . .

— of exchange, tipo {or curso)


a.
. . . ; . . .

de cambio. —
of interest, tipo
Rank,
. . .

rancio, lozano n., clase,


a., de (los) intereses. of freight, —
orden, grado, calidad, rango ;
;

tipo del ñete flete. of insur-;



illa, hilera carruajes de pinito. ence tipo (errata) de seguro.
Rank, v., colocar, disponer colo-
;

Market
;


tipo {or curso) del
——
,


;

carse, alinearse. To with, • mercado. oí postage, tipo del


igualar. franqueo. contribuciones.
Rapc-oil, n., aceite de nabina {or Poor —s,

s, contribución para los

colza). pobres. Town s, derechos de —


Rape-seed, n., nabina, simiente de ciudad.
colza. Rate, v., tasar, valuar, apreciar,
Rapid, a., rápido, veloz. calcular, regular. To — at,
Rapidity, n., rapidez, velocidad. tasar en.
Rapidly, adv., rápidamente, veloz- Rateable, a., valuable valuado, ;

mente, subitáneamente, con tasado.


rapidez. Ratepayer, n., contribuyente.
Rare, a., raro, poco común, escaso. Rather, adv., más bien, más, antes,
Rarely, adv., raramente, rara vez, antes bien algo, bastante, un
raras veces: poco. To have
;

preferir. —
Rarity, «., raridad, rareza. Or —
o mejor dicho
, o por

,

Rascal, n., picaro, bribón, pillo. mejor decir. To be good, ser


Rasb, a., temerario, precipitado, bastante bueno, no dejar de ser
descabellado, inconsiderado, bueno. —
than, antes {or más
poco meditado. bien) que. higher, algo más —
Rasher, ii., lonja, magra. alto {or caro).
Rashness, n., temeridad, precipi- Ratify, v., ratificar, confirmar,
tación, audacia. aprobar.
Rasp, n., raspador, rascador, es- Rating, n., tasa, grado, precio.
cofina, raspa. Ratio, n., razón, relación, propor-
Raspberry, n., frambuesa. ción. In the inverse , en —
Rat, n., rata. razón inversa.
Rate, n., tasa, razón tipo, curso, ; Ration, n., ración.
rata, precio, valor modo, ; Rational, a., racional, razonable.
manera (speed) velocidad Raw, a., crudo, fresco, en rama.
(class), clase, orden. At the
; ;

— cotton, algodón en rama.


— —

of, a razón de, a la rata material, materia prima {or


de (speed) con una velocidad
; primera), materia bruta. —
510
Ray] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Rca

hides, cueros al pelo. meat, — In —


for, pronto (listo, prepa-
carne cruda. silk, seda — rado or disponible) para.
cruda, seda en rama. — Reading, a., a saber, que dice,
sugar, azúcar bruto (moreno, que reza ; interpre-
n., lectura,
o»'sin refinar). — spirits, licores tación.

desk, atril, facistoL

puros, espíritu puro {or sin glass, lente para leer.
mezcla) . room, gabinete de lectura.
Ray, «., rayo linea, raya. Readjust, v., ajusfar de nuevo,
Razor, n., navaja de afeitar.
;

— reajustar, recomponer, recorrer.


strop, suavizador asentador. ; Readmission, n., readmisión.
Reach, n., extensión, alcance, Ready, a., pronto, preparado,
poder. It is beyond my no — , aparejado, aprestado, listo dis-
— ;

está a mi alcance, está fuera de puesto, inclinado fácil. for ;

mi alcance. Out of fuera de — , departure, preparado (or listo)


alcance, inaccesible, impracti- para salir (or zarpar) To have
— —
.

cable. Within a su alcance. -— -, tener listo. To get


, alis- ,

Reach, alargar, extender


v., al- tar, hacer alistar alistarse,
canzar, lograr, conseguir, obte-
;

prepararse. For
;

— money,
ner (to arrive at) llegar a,
;
pagadero contado.
al made, — —
llegar (a su poder or a sus ya hecho, confeccionado.
manos). To safely, llegar sin — made clothes, trajes hechos.

novedad (con felicidad or salva- — cash, dinero contante,
mento). To down, bajar, — money, dinero contante, efec-
descender. tivo, dinero disponible al
React, v., reaccionar rechazar. contado. To get to, dis- — ;

Reaction, n., reacción baja,


;

; ponerse a. To be to, estar —


declinación. pronto, listo or dispuesto (will-
make —
— To
Reactionary, a., reaccionario. ing) a. pre-
Read, a., leído. Well — , erudito. parar. sale, pronta salida,
,

Read, v., leer ver, comprender, venta fácil.


interpretar. To
;

— about, leer Ready-reckoner, n., libro de cál-


acerca de. To — again, volver culos hechos.
a leer, leer otra vez. To — Real, a., real, verdadero, actual,
between the lines, leer entre efectivo, legítimo. — estate,
líneas. To —
on, continuar bienes raíces. property, —
leyendo. To over, leer, — propiedad inmueble, bienes raí-
leerlo todo, recorrer, revisar. ces. —value, valor efectivo {or
To —proofs, corregir pruebas. verdadero)
To —through, leerlo todo. Reality, n
.

realidad.

,

Reader, n., lector. Proof- Realise, v., realizar, ganar, obtener,


corrector de pruebas. conseguir, lograr (to obtain or to
Readily, adv., prontamente, pron- fetch) realizar, llenar (hopes)
; ;

to, fácilmente luego con ; ; (to imagine) figurarse, formarse


placer, gustoso, de buena gana. una idea de, darse cuenta de

;

To go off de (or sell) , ser (to know) conocer (to sell) ;

pronto despacho, ser de pronta realizar, vender, convertir en


salida despacharse fácilmente.
; dinero contante.
Readiness, n., prontitud, facilidad, Really, adv., realmente, efectiva-
aptitud ; disposición, buena mente, verdaderamente, de ve-
disposición, voluntad, buena ras, en efecto.
voluntad. In —
preparado., Realm, n., reino.
511
Rea] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Rec

Ream, n., resma (de papel). Rebate, ü., rebajar, deducir ; hacer
Reap, v., segar, recoger ; sacar. unarebaja.
To — advantage (or benefit), Rebel, n., rebelde.
sacar beneficio [or provecho). Rebel, v., rebelarse, levantarse,
Reapiug, n., siega, cosecha. — sublevarse.
hook, hoz. machine, sega- — Rebellion, w., rebelión.
dora. Rebound, n., repercusión, rebote,
Reappear, v., reaparecer. resalto.
Reappearance, n., reaparición. Rebound, v., repercutir volverse ;

Rear, a., postrero, trasero «., ; contra.


fondo, parte posterior reta- ;
"
Rebuff, n., desaire, repulsa.
guardia laúltima clase. To Rebuild, v., reedificar, volver a

;

be in the estar a la cola. edificar, construir de nuevo.



,

By ihrc ,
por detrás. Rebuke, n., reprensión, repri-
Rear, levantar, alzar, elevar
v., ;
menda, censura. [regañar.
erigir, construir (to bring up) ; Rebuke, v., reprender, censurar,
criar, educar. Recall, v., revocar, retirar, hacer
Rear-admiral, n., contraalmirante. volver (recollect) traer a la
;

Reason, «., razón, justicia, dere- memoria, recordar.


cho motivo, causa prueba, Recapitulate, v., recapitular, com-
lugar.
;

— to complain (or for


;

pendiar, resumir.
complaint), motivos para que- Recede, v., retroceder, recular,
jarse, motivo de queja. To retirarse (prices) bajar, decli-
bring (one) to hacer(le) que — nar. To
;


from, desistir de,

,

entienda la razón. In razo- , desechar, apartarse de.


nable, con justicia. Anj'thing in Receipt, n., recibo, recepción,
— lo razonable, lo que sea recibimiento, quitanza, co-

,

justo. To have every to branza (prescription) receta.


believe, tener todos los motivos To be in
;


of, haber recibido,
para creer. By of, a causa — recibir. In — of, en posesión
de. It stands to así lo — de. To acknowledge — of,

,

quiere (or pide) la razón ; ya se acusar recibo de. Duplicate


deja comprender. To yield to recibo por duplicado. in —
—— darse a la razón. To listen full (of all demands), recibo por
to
,

, atender a razones. saldo (de cuenta). On of, al —


Reason, v., razonar, disputar, recibo de, previo recibo de. A
argüir, discutir, persuadir. clean — un recibo limpio.
,

Reasonable, a., razonable, justo, Parcel •


talón de paquetes,
,

equitativo (price) arreglado (Amer.) recibo de la encomienda


mediano, mediocre. On
;

— ;

postal. —
book, libro de re-
terms, a precios arreglados. cibos.
— —stamp, sello de recibo.
Reasoning, n., argumento, razona- s, ingresos, llegadas, entradas,
mientos. arribos.
Reassume, v., reasumir. Receipt, v., dar recibo.
Reassurance, n., reaseguro. Receipted, a., que lleva un recibo ;
Reassure, v., alentar volver a ;
finiquitado. bill, cuenta —
asegurar, reasegurar. finiquitada.
Rebate, n., rebaja, descuento, de- Receipts. See Receipt.
ducción, diminución (oí Receivable, a., recibidero, admi-
freight) devolución de fletes,
;

sible, por recibir. Bills —


retorno de capa. valores a recibir [or por cobrar) .

512
Reel ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ree

Receive, v., recibir, admitir, acep- Reciprocation, n., reciprocación,


tar, tomar recoger, percibir,
; reciprocidad, alternación.
cobrar, acoger ser objeto de. Reciprocity, n., reciprocidad.
To —(take in) goods, recibir
;

Reckless, a., imprudente, descui-


(admitir or aceptar) géneros. dado, atre\'ido, descabellado,
To — money, recibir (percibir precipitado.
or cobrar) dinero. To on — Reckon, v., contar, calcular, esti-
account, recibir a cuenta [or a mar, computar, considerar,
buena cuenta). creer. To — on (or upon),
Received, a., recibido lie reci- contar con tener con-
fiar,
bido. —on account of, recibido
;

fianza en. To
;


up, calcular.
a cuenta de. Value valor — Reckoner, n., contador, calcula-
recibido. —
with thanks, (on
,

dor. See Ready-reckoner.


bills), he recibido. Reckoning, «., cuenta, cálculo,
Receiver, n., recibidor, deposita- cómputo. Dead derrota — ,

rio, destinatario (collector) ;


estimada, rumbo estimado ,

recaudador recipiente (of a


; estima.
pump) receptador (of stolen
; Reclaim, v., reclamar, corregir.
goods) receptor (of a letter, Recline, v., reclinar recostarse,
etc.).
;

Official — (of bankrupt's descansar, reposar.


;

de una quiebra,
estate), síndico Recognisable, a., que puede ser
recaudador de la masa. of — reconocido.
excise (or in Custom house), Recognise, v., reconocer, confesar,
recaudador. —
of taxes, cobra- admitir, conceder.
dor de contribuciones. Recognition, w., reconocimiento.
Receiving, n.,recibimiento, recep- RccoU, V., recular, cejar, retro-
ción. — apparatus, receptor. ceder, volver atrás rebufar.
— office, despacho de equipajes. Re-coin, v., acuñar de nuevo.
;

Recent, a., reciente, moderno, Recollect, v., acordarse (de), traer


nuevo. a la memoria, recordar, recapa-
Recently, adv., recientemente, citar.
hace poco, hace algunos Recollection, n., recuerdo, memo-
días. ria.
Receptacle, n., receptáculo, reci- Recommence, v., volver a comen-
piente. zar, empezar de nuevo.
Reception, n., recepción, acogi- Recommend, v., recomendar, ala-
miento acogida.
; Kind — bar, encomendar, aconsejar.
buena acogida. Recommendation, n., recomenda-
Recharge, v., recargar. ción. Letter of carta de —
Recipe, n., receta recipe. ; recomendación. On the of,
,


Recipient, n., recipiente, receptor por recomendación {or indica-
(of a letter, etc.), recibidor. ción) de, bajo los auspicios de,
See Receiver. a pedido (petición or ruego) de.
Reciprocal, a., recíproco, mutuo, Recompense, «., recompensa, com-
alternativo. —
bond, garantía pensación, indemnización, re-
mutua. muneración.
Reciprocate, v., reciprocar, devol- Recompense, v., recompensar, in-
ver (wishes) retornar, corre-
; demnizar, compensar. To —
sponder a (favours, services), for, indemnizar de, resarcir de.
pagar de vuelta retornar la ; Reconcile, i)., reconciliar, conciliar,
felicitación. concordar, poner de acuerdo.
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17—11696)
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adaptar. To —
oneself, resol- Recuperate, v., recuperar, reco-
verse, resignarse, adaptarse. brar restablecerse.
;

Reconciliation, n., reconciliación, Recur, v., volver, suceder otra vez,


conciliación, acomodamiento, presentarse de nuevo. To to —
ajuste. one's mind, ocurrírsele.
Reconsider, v., volver a considerar, Recurrence, n., repetición, vuelta.
considerar de nuevo, volver a To prevent a — of, impedir que
meditar [or examinar). se repita(n).
Record, n., registro, archivo, pro- Red, a., rojo, colorado, encarnado,
tocolo, nota, recuerdo record rubio cardenal, lacre, (Cuba)
(in competitions, etc.). s (or
;

— punzó
;

color rojo. Deep —


— office), archivos. On — rojo
;

subido. Light — rojo


registrado. claro. —
chalk, creta roja.
,

Record, registrar,
v., archivar — herring, arenque ahumado.
relatar, indicar.
;

— ink, tinta colorada. Turkey


Recorder, n., registrador, archi- — carmesí, rojo turquí, lacre,
vero indicador, contador.
,

nácar, punzó. pencil, lápiz —



;

Recount, v., recontar referir, ; rojo. hot, candente. lead,


relatar. minio, minio de plomo, berme-
Recoup, v., reparar (una pérdida), llón, azarcón. tape, bal-
indemnizar, resarcir. duque cinta de atar legajos
; ;

Recourse, n., recurso, remedio. (fig.) formalismo.


To have —
to, acudir a, apelar Redden, v., teñir de color rojo (pr
a, valerse de. encarnado) ; enrojecer, ponerse
Recover, v., recobrar, cobrar (to colorado.
collect money, etc.), encontrar, Reddish, a., rojizo, bermejizo,
reparar, remediar, recuperar, buriel.
rescatar mejorar (to improve)
; Redeem, v., redimir descargar, ;

reponerse, restablecerse (in desempeñar (debts or pledges)


health). To —
from, (to collect) satisfacer cumplir,
(a debt) ;
;

cobrar a reponerse de, res- desempeñar (a promise) re-


tablecerse de.
;

To — damages, sarcir, reintegrar, recobrar (to


;

cobrar daños y perjuicios. To recover). To — a


loan, amor-
— a loss, resarcir un daño. To tizar un empréstito. To a —
— health, restablecerse, reco- pledge (or out of pawn), desem-
brar la salud. [nuevo. peñar, [mible.
Re-cover, v., encuadernar de Redeemable, a., amortizable, redi-
Recoverable, a., curable, recu- Redemption, redención, rescate,
perable exigible.
; retiro desempeño, pago.
;

Recovering, n., recaudación. Redirect, v., reexpedir.


Recovery, n., recobro, cobro ;
Redness, n., rojo, encamado ;

cura reposición, restableci- rojez.


;

miento (of health). Past sin — , Redouble, v., redoblar, reduplicar,


remedio. aumentar.
Recreation, n., recreo. Redound, v., redundar (en), contri-
Recruit, v., abastecerse; restable- buir (a).
cer, reparar reponerse, res-
; Redraft, n., resaca, recambio ;

tablecerse, recobrar la salud. nuevo dibujo.


Rectify, v., rectificar, corregir, Redraw, v., resacar, girar de
salvar, subsanar, enmendar, nuevo, recambiar ; dibujar de
reformar, sanear. nuevo.
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Redress, n., indemnización, resar- remitimos a Vd.,. le damos su


cimiento, remedio, sanea- nombre de Vd. To an order —
miento, reforma, corrección, back, devolver un pedido. The
reparación. . . .

red to, el ... ya men-
Redress, v., remediar, enderezar, cionado, el ... de referencia,
corregir, reformar, sanear, en el aludido. To
. . . to, remitir —
mendar, rectificar. a, aludir a, referirse a, dirigirse
Reduce, v., reducir, rebajar, dis- a, recurrir a, hacer referencia a.
minuir castigar (expenses) To —
a matter to, dejarlo a la
minorar convertir. To
;

to, — ;

decisión de (or al juicio de).


reducir a, convertir a.

;

To be To —
to a letter, referirse (hacer
. .

d to, verse reducido a. To referencia) a una carta. To —


be —
d to the necessity of, verse to arbitration, dejar {or some-
en la necesidad [or precisión) ter) a la decisión {or juicio) de
de. To be in d circumstances, — arbitros.
haber atrasado {or decaído) Referee, n., arbitro, arbitrador.
mucho hallarse en apuros.
; Reference, n., referencia, remisión,
Reducing scale, escala de reduc- alusión, recomendación, ga-
ción. —
d price, precio reducido rante, fiador, abonado. To give
(or minorado). as a —
dar como referencia.
Reduction, n., reducción, dismi- With — ,

to, sobre, con respecto


nución, rebaja, baja. in — a, respecto a, por lo que hace a,
price, rebaja en el precio. en cuanto a, con referencia a.
Redundant, a., redundante, super- For further para constancia,— ,


fluo. para servir de referencia. s,
Reed, n., caña, junco lengüeta ; ;
infonnes, referencias.
urdimbre. See Pick. Referring to, refiriéndonos a,
Reedy, a., lleno de cañas (or con respecto a.
juncos), cañado. Refine, v., refinar, afinar, purificar,
Reeí, n., arrecife rizo. ; pulir.
Reel, n., carrete, carretel, broca, Refined, a., afinado, refinado (a
ovillo devanadera aspa.
; ; person) fino, prendado.
;


Reel, v., devanar, aspar. sugar, azúcar refinado.
Re-embark, v., reembarcar. Refinement, n., (oí things) refina-
Re-embarkation, n., reembarco. ción, refinadura (of persons) ;

Re-engage, v., volver a apalabrar, elegancia, prendas.


escriturar nuevamente. Refiner, n., refinador.
Re-establlsli, v., restablecer. Refinery, n., refinería.
Re-establishment, n., restableci- Refit, v., reparar, rehabilitar.
miento. Reflect,!'., reflejar, reflectar, rever
Re-examlne, v., examinar de berar reflexionar, considerar.
nuevo. To — ;

on, reflexionar. To —
Re-exchange, n., recambio. upon (to censure), censurar,
Re-export, v., reexportar. desdorar.
Refer, v., referir, remitir, dirigir, Reflection, n., reflexion, reflejo,
someter, enviar referirse, ha- consideración, meditación cen-
cer referencia.
;

We — you to sura. On (or upon) después — ,


;

Mr. . . . , nos referimos al de reflexionar (el asunto), ha-


Sr. . . .
,
pueden Vds. dirigirse biéndolo pensado.
al Sr. dará razón el Sr. Reflector, n., reflector.

. . . ;

. . . We him to you, le Reform, n., reforma.


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Reform, v., reformar, corregir, caso de. To have —


for (or to),
mejorar, perfeccionar, enmen- hacer caso de, mirar a, cuidar,
dar ; corregirse, enmendarse, tomar en cuenta, hacer aprecio
reformarse. de, tener miramientos con. Out
Re-forward, v., reexpedir. of — for, por respecto a, por
Refrain, v., refrenar, contener, miramiento a. With to, en —
reprimir abstenerse,
; desis- cuanto a, con relación a, por lo
tirse, refrenarse, contenerse. que hace [or afecta) a, con
To —from, abstenerse de, respecto a propósito de, acerca
a,
dejar de, guardarse de. de, relativamente a. With due
Refresh, v., refrescar, renovar. — to, con arreglo a. s, me- —
Refreshment, n., refresco, refri- morias, recuerdos, afectos. Kind
gerio. — "memorias
to, a. . . .

Refrigerate, v., refrigerar, refres- Regard, v., (to observe) mirar,


car, enfriar. observar, reparar (to judge)
;

Refrigerator, n., refrigerador, ga- juzgar, estimar, respetar (to ;

rapiñera, frigorífico, armario notice) hacer caso de (to con-


frigorífico. —
car, carro de cern) tocar, pertenecer, con-
;

refrigeración. cernir. To —
as ... mirar
Refuge, n., refugio, amparo, asilo ;
como. As —
en cuanto a,s,
,

recurso. tocante a, por lo que toca a.


Refund, v., restituir, devolver, Regarding, prep., en cuanto a, con
volver a pagar, reembolsar, relación a.
amortizar (capital) consolidar Regardless, a., descuidado, negli-
una deuda.
;

gente. —
of, sin mirar, sin
Refusal, n., negativa, denegación ;
consideración a.
(option or preference) elección, Regatta, «., regata (textile) ;

opción, preferencia. To give puebla.


(a person) the (first) dar(Ie) —, Region, n., región, país, distrito,
la preferencia [or la opción a comarca.
comprar). A flat — una Register, n., registro, archivo, pro-

,

negativa rotunda. tocolo, matrícula (ship's ) ;

Refuse, desecho(s), desperdi-


n., rol, lista registrador
; certifi- ;

cio (s), zupia. cado.


Refuse, v., rehusar, negar dene- Register, v., registrar, inscribir.
gar, desechar (a bill) desairar.
;

To — a letter, certificar una


To — ;

acceptance, desairar. To To
carta. —
luggage, facturar
— an oner, rehusar una oferta. equipaje.
el
To — payment, rehusar el pago, Registered, a., registrado, inscrito,
negarse a pagar. To to — certificado. —
letter, carta cer-
accept, negarse a aceptar. tificada, [tero.
Refute, v., refutar, contradecir. Registrar, n., registrador pun- ;

Regain, v., recobrar, recuperar ;


Registration, n., asiento, registro ;

volver a ganar, ganar de nuevo. empadronamiento.


Regard, n. (esteem), aprecio, Registry, n., asiento, archivo, pro-
estima consideración, aten-
; tocolo, registro.
ción respeto
; miramiento (s);; Regret, n., sentimiento, dolor ;

(relation) respecto, relación. pésame.


To have a great for, hacer — Regret, v., sentir, lamentar, arre-
alto aprecio de, tener mucha pentirse de (to repent), lamen-
consideración por, hacer gran tarse de, doler {imp.), deplorar.

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To — excesaingly,
sentir in- Reiterate, v., reiterar, repetir.
finito. To —
sincerely, sentir Reject, v., rechazar, rehusar, de-
de veras, deplorar sensible- negar, desechar, repulsar.
mente. It is to be ted, es de — Rejection, n., rechazamiento, de-
sentir. secho, repulsa.
Regrettable, a., sensible, de sentir. Rejoice, v., regocijar, alegrar
Regular, a., regular, constante, regocijarse. To to hear, — ;

continuo, seguido ordinario,


;
celebrar {or alegrarse de) saber.
arreglado. Rejoin, v., reunir reunirse (con),
;

Regularity, n., regularidad, con- volver a juntarse.


formidad, puntualidad. For Rejoinder, n., respuesta, réplica.
— 's sake, para el buen orden. Relapse, n., recaída, reincidencia ;

Regularly, adv., regularmente, con baja. To have (or to suffer) a
regularidad, puntualmente. (prices), retroceder.
Regulate, v., regular, regularizar, Relapse, v., recaer.
arreglar, ordenar, ajustar, fijar. Relate, v., relatar, contar, narrar,
To be —
d by, regularse por. referir. To — to, referirse a,
Regulation, n., regulación, arre- tener relación a, rezar con
glo, orden, mandato. —
s, regla- tocar a, pertenecer a. d to, en — ;

mento, ordenanza. Customs' relación con. To be d (or —


— reglamento de aduanas.
, kindred) to, ser pariente de.
Regulator, n., regulador, modera- Relating tío, concerniente a, rela-
dor. —cGck, llave de distribu- tivo a.
ción. — valve, válvula regula- Relation, n., relación, referencia ;

dora. (kindred) pariente. Business


Rehearse, i'., repetir ensayar. — s, relaciones comerciales. In
Reign, n., soberanía,
;

reinado, — to, en relación a, con relación


reino. a, respecto a. [ción.
Reign, V., reinar. Relationship, n., parentesco rela- ;

Reimburse, v., devolver, reembol- Relative, a., relativo n., pa-


sar, indemnizar, saldar. To — riente, deudo. —
to, relativo
;

oneself, reembolsarse, cubrirse, {or relativamente) a.


cubrir sus gastos. Relax, v., (to slacken) relajar,
Reimbursement, n., reembolso. desmayar, aflojar, cejar (to ;

Reimport, v., reimportar. give way) ceder (prices) aflo-


;

Rein, n., rienda. jar.


Reindeer, n., reno, rengífero. Relaxation, n., aflojamiento, flo-
Reinforce, v., reforzar, fortalecer. jedad relajación,
; descanso,
Reinforcement, n., refuerzo, so- distracción.
corro. Release, n., libertad, soltura des- ;

Reinstall. See Reinstate. cargo, finiquito cesión, aban-


;

Reinstalment, n., reinstalación. dono.


Reinstate, V., reintegrar, reinstalar, Release, v., libertar, soltar, poner
restablecer, volver a colocar. en libertad (from a pledge)
;

Reinsurance, n., reaseguro. desempeñar, ceder, relevar. To


Reinsure, v., reasegurar, volver a — from, absolver de, remitir,
asegurar. [de nuevo. sacar de (troubles) eximir {or ;

Reinvest, v., invertir {or emplear) exonerar) de (an obligation).


Reissue, n., nueva emisión. Relegate, v., relegar.
Reissue, v., emitir de nuevo, Relent, v., enternecerse, compade-
emitir por segunda vez. cerse ;(to give way) ceder.

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Relevant, a., a propósito, apli- — s for you to say, le toca a Vd.


cable, apropiado, pertinente. decir. It only —
s for us to add,
Reliable, a., seguro, fidedigno, sólo nos resta agregar. To —
digno de confianza, acreditado, unsold, quedar por vender,
discreto, confiable. news, — permanecer sin venta. We —
noticias fidedignas. dear Sirs, yours faithfully, que-
Reliance, n., confianza, seguridad, damos de Vds., atentos y S.S.
crédito. To place on, poner — Remainder, n., resto, restante,
(oY reposar) confianza en, dar sobrante, saldo, alcance.
crédito a. Remaining, a., restante, demás.
Reliant, a., confiado. Remains, n.pl., sobras, restos,
Relie, n., reliquia. ruinas.
Relief, n., alivio, desahogo, con- Remake, v., rehacer, hacer de
suelo, socorro, refuerzo (raised- ;
nuevo, volver a hacer, volver a
work) relieve, realce. fabricar.
Relieve, ü., relevar, socorrer, reme- Remark, n., observación, adver-
diar, aliviar, consolar, mitigar ;
tencia, indicación, nota, reparo.
sacar de apuros (to replace)
; Remark, w., observar, decir, notar,
reemplazar poner en relieve. señalar, reparar, manifestar,
To — ;

from, eximir de, sacar de, echar de ver.


poner al abrigo de (replace) Remarkable, a., notable, reparable,
reemplazar. To be d (from
;

— extraordinario, pasmoso. To
work), relevarse (del trabajo). be —for, distinguirse por.
Relinquisb, ceder, abandonar,
v., Remarkably, adv., notablemente.
dejar, renunciar a, desistir de. Remedy, n., remedio.
Relish, M., gusto, sabor, apetito. Remedy, v., remediar.
Relish, v., saborear gustar de.
; Remember, v., recordar, acor-
Reload, v., volver a cargar. darse (de) hacer memoria,
Reluctance, n., repugnancia, mala traer a la memoria. To
;

(give —
gana. With
de mala gana.

con repugnancia,
, one's respects to another),
presentar sus respetos, dar sus
Reluctant, a., repugnante, desin- expresiones.
clinado, no dispuesto. To be — Remembrance, n., memoria. To
to, estar desinclinado a, no call to —traer a la memoria,
,


estar dispuesto a (to pay) ;
acordarse de. s, recuerdos,
hacerse el remolón (para pagar). memorias.
Reluctantly, adv., con repugnan- Remind, v., acordar, avisar, re-
cia, de mala gana, contra (su) cordar, hacer presente. To —
deseo. him of, recordarle.
Rely, v., contar con, confiar en, Reminder, n., recuerdo, adver-
tener confianza en. To on — tencia.
(or upon), contar con, fiarse Remiss, a., remiso, ñojo, lento,
en {oY de), tener confianza en, negligente.
poner confianza {oy fe) en, des- Remissness, n., remisión, negli-
cansar en. —
ing on, confiado gencia, flojedad, inadvertencia.
en ;contando con. Remit, v., remitir, transmitir,
Remain, v., quedar, restar que- enviar, remesar, hacer remesa,
darse, permanecer. He ed a — ;

situar. To —
a fine, remitir una
week, se quedó una semana. It multa, eximir de una multa.
— s to be seen if ... está por , To —money, remitir (remesar,
ver si ... resta ver si.
; It , . . enviar ov situar) fondos.
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Rem! ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Rep

Remittance, n., remesa, remisión, cuenta. Account — ed, cuenta


situación, envío de fondos, pasada. To — assistance, pres-
entrega. tar auxilio. To — difficult,
Remitter, n., remitente. dificultar. To — into Spanish,
Remnant, n., remanente, resto, traducir {or verter) al español.
residuo ;
(fent) retal, retazo. To —
necessary, hacer nece-
s, retazos. sario.
Remonstrance, n., representación, Rendering, n., traducción, inter-
advertencia, reprensión, recon- pretación, versión.
vención. Renew, v., (to resume) renovar,
Remonstrate, v., representar, re- reanudar (to extend) pro-
;

convenir, objetar, oponer. longar, prorrogar.


Remote, a., remoto, lejano, dis- Renewal, n., renovación, renuevo ;

tante, apartado. prórroga.


Removable, a., removible, trans- Renounce, v., renunciar (a), de-
portable. sistir de rechazar, negar,
;

Removal, n., traslación, traslado, abandonar.


apartamiento (change of resi-
;
Renovate, v., renovar, componer,
dence) mudanza de casa, tras- retocar.
lación, cambio de morada ; Renovation, n., renovación, re-
(of goods) salida, entrega (from ;
nuevo.
a post) destitución. Rent, n.. alquiler, arrendamiento,
Remove, v., (take away) remover, renta, arriendo.
alejar, quitar
apartar, (to ;
Rent, v., arrendar, dar en arriendo,
raise) alzar, levantar (goods, ;
alquilar.
etc.) trasladar, retirar (diíñ- ;
Rental, n., alquiler. See Rent-roll.
culties or obstacles) vencer, Rent-day, n., día de pagar el
allanar, quitar, remover ; (a alquiler {or arrendamiento) .

grievance or trouble) remediar ;


Rent-roll, n., renta, arriendo ;

(from a post) destituir, remover, lista de rentas.


deponer (residence) mudar de
;
Re-open, v., reabrir, abrir de
casa, mudarse, trasladarse, nuevo, volver a abrir.
cambiar de casa alejarse, ; Re-opening, n., reapertura.
apartarse, cambiar de sitio. To Reorganise, z'., reorganizar.
— an embargo, desembargar. Re-pack, ü., reembalar, reempacar,
To — to (or into), mudarse reenvasar.
{or trasladarse) a. To be — d, Repair, n., reparación, reparo,
(to disappear) desaparecer. compostura, restauración, re-
Remunerate, v., remunerar, re- corrida. — s, composturas, re-
compensar, premiar, pagar, re- paraciones, recorrida (of a
tribuir. ship). To be in (or under) — s,
Remuneration, n., remuneración, hallarse en composturas. To
recompensa, retribución. put into (a port, etc.) for s, —
Remunerative, a., remuneratorio, arribar para ser recorrido {or
remunerador, lucrativo, ganan- reparado). To keep in (good)
cioso, provechoso. At — prices, — mantener en buen estado,
,

a precios remuneratorios. tener en buen estado de con-


Render, v., dar, prestar, suminis- servación. Out of descom- —

,

trar, hacer,
rendir, remitir, puesto. Under en compos- ,

prestar (servicios) interpretar,; turas.


traducir. To - —
account, pasar Repair, v., reparar, componer,
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remediar recorrer, carenar In — to, en contestación a.


(a ship) ;
;

(to make good) re- — paid, contestación pagada.


poner, resarcir, recompensar Reply, v., contestar, responder,
(a machine) componer. To — ;

replicar. To to a letter, —
damages, reparar averias, re- contestar a una carta.
sarcir los daños causados. To Report, n., relación, noticia, parte,
— to (a place), pasar a, ir a, informe, revista, pormenor, in-
encaminarse a, irse a, recurrir a. formación, reseña declaración, ;

Repairing, n., reparación, com- estado, memoria (of societies,


jícsturas. meetings, etc.) rumor, voz ;

Reparation, n., reparación, reno- (rumour) opinión, ;parecer


vación (recompense) recom-
;
(opinion) ; fallo, laudo (deci-
pensa, indemnización, compen- sion) ; estallido, tiro,detona-
sación, satisfacción. ción (of guns, etc.). Market •

Repast, n., refrigerio, comida. revista (relación or reseña) del
Repay, v., pagar, reembolsar,
— mercado. Medical parte —
volver a pagar, restituir. To facultativo.There is a of
,


for, recompensar. la voz de ...
corre

. . . , .

Repayable, a., reembolsable. Awaiting your esperando ,

Repayment, n., reembolso. sus noticias {or informes). The


Repeal, n., revocación, abrogación, official — , el parte oficial.
abolición. Report, v., referir, contar, dar
Repeal, v., abrogar, anular, parte reseñar, decir, señalar,
;

revocar, abolir. anunciar, manifestar, dar


Repeat, n., repetición. order, — cuenta de, dar noticias (posi-
orden repetida, orden {or pe- tivas) de. It is ed that, se —
dido) de repetición repetición. dice {or se anuncia) que, corre la

;

Repeat, v., repetir, reiterar, repro- voz de que. Nothing new to


ducir. To — an order, repetir un no hay nada nuevo que señalar.
pedido. Reporter, n., taquígrafo ; re-
Repeatedly, adv., repetidamente, pórter.
repetidas veces, una y otra vez. Repose, n., reposo, descanso.
Repeater, n., repetidor (watch) ; Repose, v., reposar, descansar ;

reloj de repetición. fiar, confiar.


Repent, v., arrepentirse (de). Repository, n., repositorio, depó-
Repetition, n., repetición, reitera- sito, almacén.
ción. To have a — of, repetirse, Reprehensible, a., reprensible.
reproducirse. Represent, v., representar, mani-
Replace, v., reemplazar, reponer, festar, describir.
colocar (to place again) volver Representation, n., representación,
a colocar. To
;

the ... by — descripción.


. . . , suplir el . .con el
. . . . Representative, n., representante,
Replacement, n., reemplazo, repo- (legal) apoderado ; (pattern)
sición. modelo, tipo.
Replenish, v., rellenar, llenar, Representative, a., representativo ;
surtir. típico representante.
;

Replete, a., relleno, repleto, lleno. Repress, v., sujetar, reprimir,


Reply, n., contestación, respuesta, contener.
réplica. —
by return, contesta- Reprint, n., reimpresión.
ción a vuelta de correo. by — Reprint, v., reimprimir, imprimir
wire, contestación telegráfica. de nuevo.
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Reproach, n., reproche, censura, To grant a —


otorgar {or,

reconvención. acceder a) una súplica. Urgent


Rcproacb, v., reprochar, echar en — instancia.
,

cara, vituperar, increpar, Request, v., rogar, suplicar, pedir,


reconvenir, censurar. To — solicitar, encargar, encarecer.
with, reprochar de, echar en As —
ed, conforme con {or a)
cara, dar en rostro con. su ruego {or deseo), de acuerdo
Reproduce, v., reproducir. con su petición.
Reproduction, n., reproducción ;
Require, v., necesitar, demandar,
copia. exigir, requerir, solicitar. To
Reproductive, a., reproductivo, be —
d, necesitarse, hacer falta,
reproductor. ser menester {or preciso), exi-
Reproof, n., reprensión, censura, girse. Without requiring to,
reprimenda, reconvención. sin necesidad de. If d, si —
Reprove, v., censurar, reconvenir, es preciso. It —
s no special
culpar, reprender. reply, no ofrece réplica parti-
Republic, n., república. cular. The —
d date, la fecha
Republican, a., republicano. fijada.
Republish, v., publicar de nuevo, Requirement, n., necesidad, exi-
reimprimir. gencia, requisito, demanda, re-
Repudiate, v., repudiar, renunciar. querimiento. To meet (one's)
Repulse, n., repulsa, rechazo. —
s, llenar (su) objeto, pro-
Repurchase, n., retrovendición, veer(le) todo lo que necesita,
rescate. llenar (sus) necesidades.
Repurchase, v., volver a comprar ;
Requisite, a., necesario, preciso,
recomprar, comprar de nuevo. menester, requisito, indispen-
Reputable, a., honorífico, esti- sable. The —
steps, las diligen-
mable, digno de estimación. cias necesarias.
Reputation, n., reputación, (bue- Requisite,??., requisito.
na) fama, nombradía, estima- Requisition, n., pedimento, peti-
ción, crédito. To have the of — ción, requisición, demanda, ne-
being .tener fama de ser,
. . . , cesidad, requisito ; requeri-
estar muy acreditado como . . ;
miento, requisitoria, requisa.
gozar de la reputación de. . . . Requisition, ü., requisar.
Repute, n., reputación, fama, cré- Resale, n., reventa.
dito, estimación. In good de — , Rescind, v., rescindir, anular,
buena reputación {or fama). abrogar.
Of — acreditado.
, Rescue, n., libramiento, recobro,
Repute, reputar, estimar, tener socorro.
V.,
por. To be d, estar reputado — Rescue, v., librar, libertar ;

por, pasar por, ser tenido por. recobrar, salvar.


Request, n., ruego, súplica, peti- Resell, v., revender, retrovender,
ción, deseo, pedimento, instan- volver a vender.
cia, demanda. At the — of, Resemblance, n., semejanza, si-
a ruego (petición or solicitud) militud. To bear a — to, pare-
de. In —
en boga, en crédito
,
;
cerse a.
solicitado, pedido, buscado. Resemble, a., asemejarse (a), pare-
This article is in great este — , cerse ser parecido (a).
(a),
artículo está muy solicitado. Resent, v., resentirse, darse por
Agreeably (or according) to sentido (de), oponerse a, llevar a
your —
conforme con su ruego.
, mal.
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Resentment, n., resentimiento, Resistance, «., resistencia, oposi-


desazón. ción, obstáculo. box, caja —
Reservation, n., reservación, re- del carrete de resistencia. —
serva, excepción, restricción. coil, rosca {or carrete) de resis-
Reserve, n., reserva, reservación, tencia.
excepción, condición, restric- Resolute, a., resuelto, determi-
ción (caution) reserva, cau-
;
nado, enérgico.
tela, reticencia, recato, retrai- Resolution, n., resolución, deter-
miento. s, —
existencias. — minación, tesón.
fund, fondo de reserva. In — Resolve, n., resolución, determina-
de reserva, a prevención, listo. ción, propósito.
Without —
sin reserva {or
•, Resolve, v., resolver, determinar,
excepción). declarar; resolverse (a), deci-
Reserve, v., reservar, guardar, dirse (a).
retener, exceptuar. Reserving, Resort, n., recurso. Last —
salvando. —
due payment, último recurso.
salvo su cobro. Resort, u., acudir (a), valerse (de),
Reserved, a., reservado, modesto, recurrir (a).
discreto,
pecto.
guardado,
Copyright
circuns-
se re- — ,
Resource,
arbitrio, expediente.
n.,
s, re-
recurso,
—medio,
serva el derecho de propiedad. cursos, medios pecuniarios fon-

;

All rights es propiedad.


, dos posibles.
;

Reservoir, n., depósito (de agua), Respect, n., (consideration) res-


estanque, aljibe. peto, atención, consideración,
Reship, V., reembarcar, [barque. miramiento respecto, punto,
Reshipment, n., reembarco, reem- asunto. In every
;

en todos — ,

Reside, v., residir, morar. (los) respectos, en todas sus


Residence, m., residencia, morada, partes, a todas luces. In some
habitación, domicilio. •

de algún modo. In this
, —
Resident, a., residente, perma- por lo que hace {or afecta) a
nente n., residente, vecino, esto. In other s, por otra —
habitante.
;

parte. Out of for, por con- —


Residuary, a., restante. lega- — sideración a. In to, con —
tee, legatario universal. respecto a. With to, tocante —
Residue, n., residuo, restante, a, con respecto a, respecto a.
resto, remanente, sobrante, al- — s (or regards), niemorias,
cance. recuerdos, expresiones.
Resign, v., resignar, renunciar, Respect, v., respetar, acatar,
traspasar, ceder (to give one's
; estimar apreciar
; tocar (to ;

resignation), dimitir, dar su concern) (to abide by) aten-


;

dimisión hacer dejación re- erse a.


;

signarse, rendirse. To be
;

—ed Respectability, n., respetabilidad,


to, resignarse a. honradez, formalidad, morali-
Resignation, n., resignación ; (oí dad, crédito.
a post, etc.) dimisión. Respectable, a., respetable, esti-
Resiliency, n., resalto, elasticidad. mable, formal, honrado, acredi-
Resilient, a., resaltante, elástico. tado, serio pasable, bastante,
;

Resin, «., resina. mediano,


tal cual.
Resist, v., resistir, contestar, re- Respectfully, adv., respetuosa-
chazar, repeler ; negarse a, mente, respetosamente. Yours
oponerse a ; impedir. — , de Vd., atento y S.S.

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Bes] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ret

Respectful, a., respetuoso, respe- Restaurant, n., restaurant, fonda.


toso. — car, carro restaurant.
Respecting, prep., con respecto a, Restitution, n., restitución, reco-
en cuanto a, relativamente a, bro, reparación, restableci-
respecto a, respecto de, sobre, miento, indemnización.
acerca de, a propósito de, por Restless, a., inquieto, desasose-
lo que hace {or toca) a. gado inconstante, mudable.
;

Respective, a., respectivo, corres- Restoration, Jt., restauración, re-


pondiente. habilitación.
Respectively, adv., respectiva- Restorative, a. & n., restaurativo,
mente. restaurante.
Respite, n., respiro ; espera, plazo, Restore, v., reponer, reintegrar,
prórroga moratoria. ; restaurar, restablecer (to ;

Respond, v., responder, corres- return) restituir, devolver (to ;

ponder venir bien.


; make good) abonar, subsanar,
Response, n., respuesta, contesta- resarcir.
ción. Restrain, v., restringir, limitar,
Responsibility, n., responsabilidad. moderar, detener reprimir,

;

To bear the cargar con la , contener, refrenar impedir.


;

responsabilidad. To take the Restraint, -n., limitación, sujeción,


— asumir (or tomar sobre sí)
, freno, trabas, oposición.
la responsabilidad. Restrict, v., restringir, limitar,
Responsible, a., responsable. — prohibir.
for, responsable de. To be — Restriction, ii., restricción, limita-
for, responder (de), garantizar. ción, modificación, prohibición.
To hold or make (a person) •
Result, n., resultado, consecuen-
for, constituir or hacer (a una cia, efecto, resulta. The —
persona) responsable de. A — resulta que. To be the
is,
of —
post, un puesto de responsabili- .... resultar de. .


. .

dad. Result, v., resultar. To in,


Responsive, a., respondiente, cor- producir, acabar en, dar por
respondiente, conforme res- ; resultado. To —
in a loss,
pondedor. acarrear {or producir) una
Rest, n., descanso, reposo resto, ; pérdida.
restante, sobra, saldo tregua Resume, v., reanudar, reasumir,
apoyo, sostén, soporte (\-iolin-)
; ;

volver a tomar. To -a busi- —


atril. To
set at (to decide) — ;

ness, reanudar un negocio. To


resolver (to stop) parar. The
;

— one's journey, volver a po-


— ;

el resto, los demás, los otros, nerse en \'iaje, reanudar la



,

lo restante, lo demás. marcha. To work, volver a


Rest, v., descansar, reposar restar, ; trabajar. To —
shipping,
quedar, permanecer apoyar. reanudar los embarques.
You may — assured, puede Vd. ;

Resumption, n., reasunción ; re-


contar Vd. seguro.esté
It cobro.
— ;

s w-ith you to say, a Vd. le Retail, n., venta por menor re- ;

toca el decir. To let the matter venta, detalle,pormenor, me-


— —dejar (dormir) asunto. el nudeo al detalle, al detall, al
It
,

wth s upon) you, (or


;

menudeo, al por menor. —


depende de Vd. To — on (or buyer see Retailer.
; dealer, —
upon), apoyarse en, descansar tratante al por menor, comer-
sobre. ciante detallista ; detallista. To
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Retí ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Reu

do a — business, comerciar al Retrench, v., cercenar, acortar,



menudeo. business (or trade) disminuir cercenar los gastos.


;

comercio al por menor {or al Retrenchment, n., cercenadura


menudeo). house, casa — rebaja, diminución.
;

detallista. — inerchant, co- Retrieve, v., recobrar, restaurar,


merciante por menor.
al — recuperar, reparar, componer,
price, precio al por menor. — remediar, reponerse (de), des-
sale, venta al por menor {or al quitarse (de).
menudeo). To sell (by) — Retrocede, v., retroceder.
vender al por menor {or al Retrograde, a., retrógrado, con-
menudeo). —
trade dealer, trario de baja.
;

revendedor. [menor. Return, n., (sending back) devolu-


Retail, v., revender, vender al por ción (going or coming back)
;

Retailer, n., detallista, revende- v'uelta, regreso, retorno profit ;

dor, comprador detalle, co-


al (or reward) beneficio, ganancia,
merciante por menor, lonjista. utilidad, provecho, rédito, re-
Retail!,v., retener, guardar, con- compensa (list or ;
report)
servar, quedarse con contra- ; estado, relación, certificación,
tar. lista,censo retribución, restitu-

;

Retaliate, v., talionar desqui- ción. Sale or retroventa.


tarse, pagar en la
;

misma mo- On liis —


a su regreso. By
,
,


neda. of post, a vuelta de correo, a
Retaliation, «., desquite, desa- correo seguido. In en cam- — ,

gravio represalias. bio, en canje, en recompensa.


;

Retard, v., retardar, atrasar, de- — duty, prima de exportación.


morar, aplazar, detener, diferir. — draft, resaca. — freight,
Retention, n., retención. ñete de vuelta. premium, —
Reticent, a., reticente. devolución de prima estorno.

;

Retire, v., retirarse, separarse, Goods of quick mercancías


retroceder, recogerse. To — de pronto despacho. ticket, —,

from partnership, separarse de billete de ida y vuelta. To


la sociedad. To from busi- — make a —
hacer una relación
;

ness, retirarse "de los negocios. oficial ;


yield profit) redi-
(to
Retired, a., retirado, apartado tuar, producir utilidad devol-
(in manners) recogido. — ;

from ver, hacer restitución. s,


;



service (on the list), retirado, estadísticas, ingresos, entradas.


en retiro. The monthly el estado —
Retirement, n., retiro, retirada,
s,
mensual. The annual s, los —
salida. ingresos {or entradas) anuales.
Retort, n., redargución, réplica Official s, estadística oficial.
retorta.
;

— journey, viaje de regreso.


Retort, v., redargüir, replicar. Return, v., (to send or give back)
Retouch, v., retocar, volver a devolver, mandar de vuelta (to ;

tocar. come or go back) volver, regre-


Retrace, v., (one's steps) retroce- sar ; retornar. To be ed —
der, volver. (or back), estar de vuelta. To
Retract, v., retractar, desdecir, — a favour, corresponder a un
denegar, retirar retractarse,
; beneficio.
desdecirse. Returnable, a., retornable ; de-
Retreat, n., retiro, retirada. volutorio.
Retreat, v., retirarse. Reunite, v., reunir ; reunirse.

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Reveal, v., revelar, descubrir. Reviewer, n., crítico, revistero ;

Revelation, n., revelación. . revisor, examinador.


Revenge, n., desquite, desagravio ; Revise, n., segunda
revista ;

venganza. prueba, segundo examen.


Reveuge, v., vengar ; vengarse Revise, v., rever, revisar, repasar,
(de), desquitarse (de). pasar en revista (to improve) ;

Revenue, n., rentas públicas, mejorar, reformar, corregir.


ingresos del Estado entradas, ; Reviser, w., revisor, revisador.
ingresos, rentas, producto, ha- Revision, «., revisión.
cienda, tesoro aduana. Board Revival, n., restauración, restable-

;

of administración de rentas. cimiento.



,

Inland and Excise, rentas Revive, v., revivar, restablecer,


del Estado, rentas públicas. renovar, restaurar avigorar,
— officer, empleado de aduana. animar reanimar
; reani-
;

Reverse, «., contrario,opuesto ;


marse, restablecerse reanudar. ;

n., revés, contratiempo, re- Revoke, v., revocar, anular, inva-


verso, contrario lo contrario, ; lidar, retirar.
lo opuesto ; respaldo. It is Revolt, n., revuelta, levanta-
quite the —
es todo lo contra- miento, rebelión.

,

rio. of a cloth, revés de una Revolt, V., rebelarse, levantarse,


tela. — oí a medal, reverso de sublevarse.
una medalla. Revolution, n., revolución, vuelta.
Reverse, v., invertir, revocar, Revolutionary, a. & n., revolucio-
cambiar volver al revés, vol-
; nario.
ver lo de arriba abajo volver, ; Revolve, v., revolverse, girar, ro-
voltear, trastornar (an engine) ;
dar revolver, dar vueltas.
;

dar contravapor a cambiar la ; Revolver, n., revólver.


marcha. Revolving, a., giratorio.
Reversible, a., reversible, de dos Reward, n., recompensa, premio,
caras revocable, anulable, de gratificación; hallazgo (for find-
volteo.
;


coat, levita de dos ing something).
caras. Reward, v., premiar, recompensar,
Reversing, n., media vuelta. — pagar.
gear, aparato de cambio de Re-weigh, v., repesar.
marcha. — motion, cambio de Re-write, v., volver a escribir.
marcha. Rhubarb, n., ruibarbo.
Reversion, n., reversión, vuelta. Rhyme, «., rima.
Reversionary, a., que toca a uno Rib, n., costilla (of umbrellas) ;

por derecho de reversión. varilla.


Revert, retroceder, volverse
v., Ribbon, n., cinta, listón, faja. —
atrás volver. To to, volver — trade, cintería. — velvet, cintas
;

sobre, volver a tocar volver ; de terciopelo. Silk plush —


(or tocar) a uno por derecho de cinta rizada de felpa. Hatband
reversión.

—cinta para sombreros.
,

Review, n., revista, reseña. of Rice, n., arroz. paper, papel de


the market, revista del mercado. arroz.
Trade —
revista comercial.
, Rich, a., rico, acaudalado, opu-
Review, v., rever examinar, con- ; lento precioso, costoso
;
pin- ;

siderar, reseñar, repasar, dar güe vivo (colour) fértil,


cuenta de criticar, analizar
; ;
fecundo.
;


wine, vino gene-
;

revistar, pasar revista a. roso.

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Riches, n., riqueza, riquezas, rectificar. The — side (of a


opulencia. cloth), el lado derecho. To be
Richuess, n., riqueza, opulencia; —

tener razón. You are quite
primor, magnificencia. — -,

está Vd. en su justo derecho,


Rid, a., librado. To get of, — ,

tiene Vd. plena razón. You


deshacerse de, zafarse de, des- were quite in —
(you did
embarazarse de, salir de, dar quite —
to), hizo Vd. (muy)
. . .

salida de, librarse de. bien en It is


. . está
. — ,

Rid, v., desembarazar, librar. To bien, está justo [or conforme).


— oneself of, zafarse de, desem- —or wrong, a tuertas o a

barazarse de. derechas ; con razón o sin ella.


Riddance, «., libramiento, zafada. To put enderezar.
(or set) - — •,

Riddle, n., enigma cribo, criba. ; Right, n., derecho, justicia, equi-
Ride, n., paseo a caballo (en coche dad, razón, pri\díegio. I have
or en bicicleta). a —
to do so, tengo derecho a
Ride, v., cabalgar, ir a caballo {or me asiste el derecho de)
andar en coche montar an-
;

hacerlo. By s, en justicia, de —
dar por, \dajar. To at
;

—;

derecho. To be in the tener — ,

anchor, surgir, estar fondeado. razón, asistirle a uno la razón,


Rider, n., (additional clause) aña- estar en su derecho. To the —
dido (horseman)
;
caballero, a la derecha. To set to s, —
jinete. poner en orden, componer.
Ridge, n., cumbre, cadena. Patent —
s, privilegio de inven-

Ridicule, n., ridiculez, ridículo. ción. —


of retention, derecho
Ridicule, u., ridiculizar. de retención. oí search, —
Ridiculous, a., ridículo, risible. derecho de visita.
Riding, n., equitación cabalgata. Riglltful, a., legítimo, justo,
— boots, botas de montar.
;

— recto.
coat, redingote. habit, traje Rightly, adv., rectamente, justa-
de montar. mente, correctamente, bien, con
Rife, a., abundante, corriente, razón, como se debe.
predominante. Rigid, a., tieso, rígido, inflexible ;

Rifle, n., carabina, fusil, rifle. riguroso, estricto, exacto.


Rig, n., aparejo, apresto, equipo. Rigidity, «., rigidez, rigor, tesura.
Rig, i>., ataviar, adornar (the mar- Rigorous, a., rigoroso, severo.
ket) acopiar. To out, apare- — ;

Rigour, n., rigor, tesón, dureza.


jar, equipar. Rim, n., canto, borde, margen
Rigging, n., aparejo. the mar- — • llanta (of a wheel).
;

ket, acopio. Rind, n., corteza, cascara, hollejo.


Right, a., recto, justo, equitativo, Ring, n., círculo, anillo, sortija ;

derecho, debido verdadero, ; (sound) sonido argolla, aro ; ;

cierto, conforme adv., recta- (in market or Stock Exchange)


mente, bien. angle, ángulo — ;

sindicato, pandilla. To make a


recto. All — sin novedad, en — (S.E.), hacer un sindicato;
buen estado, bueno, perfecta-
,

acopiar. for —
serviettes,
mente. — hand, mano derecha. anillo ipr aro) para servilleta.
— hand man, brazo derecho. el Finger —
sortija. ,


The — thing, corriente. The lo Ring, V., sonar, tocar. To the
— way, camino el In recto. bell, tocar el timbre, tirar de la
the — - way, como se debe. campanilla.
To put — • (an error), subsanar, Riot, n., tumulto, alboroto, motín.

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Ripo, a., maduro. Roadstead. See Road.


Ripen, v., madurar. Roan, roano, ruano.
Ripeness, n., madurez.
a.,
Roast, a., asado, tostado. —
Rise, 11., alza, subida, aumento meat, carne asada asado.
elevación, ascensión, ascenso
;

— beef, carne de vaca asada


;

(promotion) mejoría, crecida rosbif.


salida (del sol) To give
;

to, .
— ;

Roast, v., asar, tostar. —ed


dar lugar a, hacer nacer, ser cofíee, café tostado.
seguido de. On the en alza. — , Rob, V., robar, hurtar. To —


in prices, subida de precios. (one) of despojar (le) de.
(fig.),
Rise, v., ascender, subir, alzar ; Robbery, n., robo, hurto.
elevarse, crecer, encarecer, to- Robe, n., manto, toga vestido. ;

mar incremento sublevarse, ; Robust, a., robusto, \dgoroso,


levantarse ; nacer ; salir (el fuerte.
sol) saltar, brotar aumen- Rock, n., roca, escollo, peñasco.
tarse,
;

encarecerse
;

hacer ca- — alum, alumbre de roca. —


rrera.
;

crystal, cristal de roca. bot- —


Rising, a., naciente, nuevo que tom price, precio más bajo,
sube, en alza n., levanta- ;
;

precio último. salt, sal gema. —


miento, sublevación subida de ; Rocket, n., cohete.
precio, subida. Rocky, a., peñascoso, roqueño.
Risk, 11., riesgo, peligro exposi- Rod, 11., varilla, vara, caña barra.
— —
; ;

ción. To run a correr peligro, Curtain varilla de cortina.


exponerse.
,

To run the — of, Connecting biela.


,

— ,

exponerse a, correr el riesgo. Rogue, n., bribón, picaro peri-


For account and — of whom it llán.
;

may por cuenta y


concern, Roll, 11., rollo (of paper or cloth) ;

riesgo de
quien corresponda. rodillo, cilindro (of bread) pan,
Against all s, contra todos— panecillo ;
;

(list) rol, lista, nom-


los riesgos. To cover against ina.
fire —asegurar contra incendio. Roll, v., arrollar (a ship) dar

,
;

of craft, riesgo de lanchas. bandazos rodar, volver la-



; ;

At your a riesgo de Vd. minar, cilindrar envolver. To



, ;

Risk, v., arriesgar, exponer, aven- up, arrollar, envolver.


turar. Roller, n., rodillo, cihndro, la-
Risky, peligroso, arriesgado,
a., minador.
expuesto (a riesgos). Rolling, a., rodadero, rodadizo ;

Rival, n., rival, competidor. n.,rodadura. mili, lamina-


Rival, V., hacer la concurrencia, dor. pin, rodillo de pastelero.
competir, rivalizar (trabajar) ;
— -stock, material rodante,
a porfía. [ción. material móvil, equipo.
Rivalry, n., rivalidad, competi- Roman, a., romano. type, —
River, n., río. freight, flete — letra romana, tipo romano.
fluvial. Down the río abajo. — Roof, tejado, techado, techo.
n.,

,

Up the flete arriba.


, Roof, techar.
v.,
Rivet, n., remache, roblón. Rooíing-tlle, n., teja, cobija.
Rivet, v., remachar, roblar. Room, 11., cuarto, habitación,
Road, n., camino, carretera, vía. pieza puesto, sitio, paraje,
— s (roadstead), rada. lugar, cabida
;

(motive) causa, ;

Roadster, n., bicicleta para los motivo, To


caminos ordinarios. engage — lugara boat)
(on
; flete.
, apalabrar
527
Boo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Bud

cabida, ajustar ñete. To leave — draft, borrador, bosquejo,


— for, dai" higar a. To leave boceto. — guess, valuación
for improvement, dejar mucho aproximada. - sea, mar alboro- —
que desear. To make hacer — , tado. —
sketch, boceto, bosque-
lugar, abrir paso. Dining- -
— jo. See Diamond.
comedor. Drawing salón. Roughness, n., aspereza, tosque-
There is no for — ,

., no dad desigualdad, dureza gro-



. . ; ;

cable. Next pieza sería, rudeza.


. . .

inmediata, cuarto, próximo.


,

Round, a., redondo, circular. —


Eoomy, a., espacioso. about Is., alrededor de un
Root, n., raíz. To take — , echar chelín. In a about way, con —
raíces, arraigarse. rodeos. All the year todo el —
Boot, v., arraigar, echar raíces año. To come (to be deli- — ,


arraigarse. To out (or up),— ;

vered), entregarse. To bring


arrancar de raíz, desarraigar. (persuade), persuadir. All —
Rope, n., cabo, soga, cuerda, en general, término medio. In
cordel, cordaje. — numbers en (or figures),
Rope, v., atar, amarrar. números redondos, en redondo.
Bope -ladder, n., escala de cuerdas — sum, suma redonda.
[or cabos). Roundabout, a., indirecto, des-
Rope-maker, n., cordelero, so- \'iado. —

• way ; see Round.
guero. Roundhouse, n., rotunda.
Rope-yarn, «., filástica. Roundness, n., redondez.
Ropy, viscoso, pegajoso.
a., To Rouse, v., despertar, animar.
grow —
(wine), ahilarse. Rout, n., derrota.
Rose, n., rosa. colour (ed), Route, n., camino, ruta, rumbo,
color de rosa, rosado. water, vía trazado. En for, de —

;

agua de rosas. wood, palo paso para, de camino para.


de rosa. Routine, n., rutina. of business, —
Rosin, n.. resina. dirección de los negocios.
Rot, n., putrefacción, podre- Row, n., línea, fila, hilera.
dumbre. Row, v., remar. — lock, chuma-
Rot, pudrirse, podrirse
V., echarse cera.
a perder, corromperse.
;

Dry — Royal, a., real, regio.


carcoma. Royalty, n., realeza, soberanía ;

Rotary, a., giratorio, rotante. derecho de privilegio, derechos,


Rotation, n., rotación, alternativa, regalías, prerrogativas reales.
turno. In —
por turno, alterna-
,
Rub, v., estregar, fregar, frotar,
tivamente. rozar, raspar.
Rotten, a., podrido, pasado (cloth). Rubber, n., caucho, hule, goma
Rottenness, n., podredumbre, elástica jebe (Perú). —
putrefacción.
;

business, negocios gomeros. —


Rough, a., áspero, tosco (to the heels, tacones de caucho. —
touch) duro (hard or stifí)
; ;
stamp, sello de caucho [or
brusco, grosero (manners) se- ; goma).
vero, duro, rígido (severe) ; Rubbish, n., (dirt) escombro,
crudo, burdo (cloth) alboro- ; ruinas ;
(waste) desecho, des-
tado, borrascoso (weather) perdicio (poor stuff) zupia,
— ; ;

escabroso, desigual ( surface maula.


or edge) aproximativo (ap- Ruby, n., rubí.
proximate).
;


copy, borrador. Rudder, n., timón, gobernalle.
528
Rud] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Run

Rude, a., rudo, grosero, brutal, al finy al cabo, con el tiempo,


tosco. tarde o temprano.
Rudeness, n., grosería, descorte- Run, v., correr (to make or ;

sía. stock) traer, tener, fabricar


Rudiment, w., rudimento. (machinery) funcionar (a co- ;

Rudimentary, «., rudimental, ru- lour or dye) desteñirse, correrse


dimentario. el tinte, estar desteñido, salir.
Rug, n., frazada, manta cha- To —
after, perseguir buscar
marra (Nic.) (mat) felpudo.
;

anhelar por. To — aground,


; ;


——
Hearth ruedo, tapete. Tra-
-
encallar, varar. To ashore,
To — away, fugarse,
,

velling manta de viaje. encallar.


escapar. To — away with
,

Ruffle, n., vuelta, vuelo. huir,


Ruin, «., ruina. the profit, consumir (absor-
Ruin, V., arruinar. berse or llevarse) las ganancias.
Ruinous, a., ruinoso, fatal, fu- To — between . . . and . . .

nesto. (a steamer), hacer el servicio


Rule, n., mando, poder regla, (la carrera or travesía entre
uso, costumbre. — ;

s, regla- y ....), de ... a. .. To


.

— . .

As a — por
.

mento reglas. lo counter, oponerse. To — down,



; ,

regular. As a general por abordar envilecer, desdorar,


regla general. To make
•,

it a desacreditar. To
;

— into,
— to, hacerse una regla de. abordar a parar en (debt) ir

; ;

Two foot regla de dos pies incurrir (deudas) (of ships)



,
;

de largo. abordar, chocar. To off,


Rule, V., gobernar, mandar ; man- (stock) agotar (the line) des- ;

tener, mantenerse (Unes, etc.) ;


carrilarse (to escape) esca-
;

rayar, reglar (to prevail) parse (printing) imprimir. To


regir, reinar. To be d by,
;

— — ;

on, correr, continuar. To —


guiarse por, ser {or hallarse) out, salir, salirse corriendo ;

dominado por, depender de, acabarse, concluirse, agotarse,


conformarse con. d paper, — expirar (of fluids)
;
rebosar,
papel rayado. derramarse correrse, fluir, es-
Ruler, n., gobernador ; regla (for currirse. — over, To
;

arrollar ;

ruling lines). (a document or paper) recorrer,


Ruling, a. & n., rayado. prices, — repasar, hojear. To — through,
precios que rigen, precios pre- atravesar, acabar con, pasar de
dominantes precios actuales ;
parte a parte (an account) ;

(or corrientes). repasar (money) acabar con,


Rum, n., ron. gastar. To

;

to seed, granar. —
Rumour, n., rumor, voz, especie. It s so (or thus), dice así.
Rumour,
— v., correr la voz. It is To — up, levantar incurrir, ;

ed, se dice, corre la voz (de contraer (debts) crecerse, au- ;

que). mentarse estrecharse, enco-



;

Run, n., corrida, carrera, travesía, gerse. The bill has 20 days to •

-,

curso ;
(vogue) boga, acepta- el giro tiene que correr 20 días,
ción, aprobación ;
(series) serie, el giro vence dentro de 20 días.
combinación estilo. There Rung, n., paso, escalón.
was a —
on the bank, acudió
;

Runner, n., corredor corredera. ;

mucha gente a retirar sus Running, a., corriente, corredor,


fondos del banco. In the seguido, activo (available) dis-
long — , a la postre, a la larga. ponible (current) en curso
; en
;

529
Rup] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sa!

orden correlativo n., carrera, Sad, a., triste, doloroso, desgra-


curso, corrida. —
;

account, ciado, funesto, infausto, fatal.


cuenta abierta. — bill, letra The —
news, la noticia infausta
por vencer. — hand, escritura {or fatal), la triste noticia {or
corrida. — number, número nueva).
consecutivo. Saddle, n., silla de montar, silla,
Rupture, n., rompimiento, rotura,
ruptura riña, desavenencia.
montura (bicycle
; ), sillín — ;

; cojinete.
Rush, n., (reed) junco (impetus, ; Saddle, v., ensillar.
ardour, etc.) ímpetu, ardor, Saddle-bag, n., alforja (Mex.) ;

entusiasmo (pressure or haste)


; cojinillo.
prisa grande, presión (of ;
Saddle-cloth, n., mantilla de silla,
orders) demanda, aglomeración paño de la silla.
(de pedidos), demanda extra- Saddle-horse, n., caballo de silla.
ordinaria. To come in with a Saddler, n., sillero, talabartero.
—— , llegar todos a la vez. Owing Saddlery, n., talabartería, objetos
to of business, debido a las de talabartería sillería. ;

grandes prisas (a la aglomera- Sadly, adv., tristemente, mal ;

ción de pedidos or a la demanda muy, mucho.


extraordinaria) . Safe, a., seguro, salvo, ileso,
Rush, precipitar, violentar
v., cierto de confianza. To be
precipitarse, arrojarse, abalan-

; ;

considered quite (a firm), —


zarse, ir corriendo. To considerarse de toda confianza.
through, ejecutar con precipita- —arrival, feliz llegada. —
ción {or de prisa). business, negocios seguros. —
Rusk, n., galleta, rosca. investment, inversión de fondos
Russet, a., bermejo, bermejizo, segura. To be in no — . . . ,

rojizo. correr riesgo en, no haber


Rust, 11., orín, herrumbre. peligro en. and sound, sano —
Rust, v., ermohecer.se, embotarse. y salvo. To be on the side, —
Rustic, a., rústico, villano. para mayor seguridad, para
Rusty, a., herrumbroso, oriniento, estar sobre pie más seguro.
mohoso entorpecido, debili-
; Safe, n., arca, cofre fuerte, caja
tado por falta de uso. fuerte.
Rye, n., centeno. —
bread, pan de Safeguard, n., salvaguardia, ga-
centeno. —
meal, harina de rantía, defensa.
centeno. Safeguard, v., guardar, proteger ;

escoltar.
Safely, adv., seguramente, bien ;

Sable, sable, negro


a., n., cebe- ; (conscientiously) concienzuda-
llina, piel de marta. mente (without
;
risk) sin
Sack, n., saco, costal. To put in riesgo {or peligro), con seguri-
-s, meter en sacos, ensacar. dad, a salvo con salvamento.
-


;

Sack, v., meter en sacos, ensacar ;


To arrive , llegar con felicidad,
(to dismiss) despedir. sin novedad, felizmente.
Sackcloth, v., arpillera, brea Safety, n., seguridad, salvamento.
cilicio.
;

With —con seguridad, sin



,

Sacking, n., crudo [or tela) para riesgo. bicycle, bicicleta. In


sacos. — con toda felicidad.
, belt, —
Sacrifice, n., sacrificio, pérdida. cinto de seguridad, cinturón
Sacriflee, v., sacrificar. salvavidas salvavidas. ;

530
Sai] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sal

match, cerilla de seguridad. — Sale, n., venta, salida, despacho,


pin, alfiler de seguridad, imper- enajenación, liquidación boga,
dible. —
-lamp, lámpara {or mercado. —
by auction, su-
;

farol)de seguridad. valve, basta, almoneda, venta a pú-


válvula de seguridad. blica subasta. Account s, —
Saíflower, n., cártamo azafrán cuenta de venta. For de —

; ,

bastardo. venta, se vende. card,


Safíron, n., azafrán. muestrario para la venta. Com-
Sage, n., salvia. pulsory —
venta forzosa. Bill

,

SagO, n., sagú. flour, fécula de (or deed) of —


carta (escritura
palmera. or documento) de venta. by
,


Said, dicho, antedicho, pre-
a., pi'ivate contract, venta por
dicho, citado, expresado. contrato reservado. Clearance
Sail, n., vela. Main vela mayor. — liquidación. To find (have,
— —
, ,

Top- gavia. To set command or meet with) a


,

hacerse (or darse) a la vela. ready — de pronto despa-


ser

,

To be under estar a la vela. cho, hallar pronta salida. Public


— —
,

In (or under) full , a toda — pública subasta. Slow of


, -,

vela, con [or a) velas tendidas. de venta morosa. There is no


— —
velamen.
—....... no
s, velaje, for tiene(n)
Sail, v., darse {or hacerse) a la salida. precio de venta.
price,
vela salir navegar. To — Retail — venta menudeo. al
away,
;

zarpar.
partir, To
;

— To — poner a venta,
offer for
,

la
On — de
,

along the coast, costear. To ofrecer en remate.


— On — or
,

under a foreign flag, navegar venta, vende.


se
bajo bandera {or pabellón) return, contrato pacto) de {or
extranjera. retroventa. — rooms, salones
Sail-cloth, n., lona. de rem.ates. —
s, ventas. — -s

Sail-maker, n., velero, fabricante book, libro de ventas.


de velas. Saleable, a., vendible. To be —
Sailer, n., buque de vela. A good ser vendible, tener salida {or
(or fast) — , un navio (muy) despacho), ser de fácil coloca-
velero. ción.
Sailing, n., navegación a la vela Salesman, n., vendedor.
salida. —
orders, orden de
;

Salient, a., saledizo, saliente; sal-



salida. vessel, buque de tante.


vela. Saline, a., salino.
Sailor, 12., marinero marino. A Salmon, n., salmón. — trout,
good — (traveller),
;

buen ma- trucha asalmonada.


riño. Saloon, n., salón (on a ship)
Sake, causa, objeto, bien,
n., cámara ;
(rail.) coche-salón.
;


respeto, consideración. For passengers, pasajeros de pri-
your —
por Vd., por su bien mera.
de Vd., por respeto a Vd., para Salt, n., sal. Epsoni — s, sal de
complacerle. For the of, en — Epsom {or Epson). — -cellar,
consideración de. salero. Rock — sal gema sal

, ;

Salad, n., ensalada. bowl,



de roca.
— Sea —
-
sal marina.
,

ensaladera. oil, aceite de Smelling s, sal volátil sales



;

oliva, aceite de comer. aromáticas. Table sal



,

Sal-ammoniac, n., sal amoníaco. blanca. works, salinas.


Salary, n., sueldo, salarie, j":rn'l. Salt, v., salar.

531
Sal] ENGLISH -SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sav

Saltpetre, n., salitre, nitro. Sanguine, a., sanguíneo ;


(confi-
Salute, n., salutación salva ; ;
dent) confiado, esperanzado ;

saludo. (bold) atrevido.


Salute, v., saludar. Sanitary, a., sanitario.
Salvage, n., salvamento, salva- Sanity, n., sanidad juicio sano,
ción. —
money, derechos de sentido común.
;

salvamento. Work of — Sap, 11., savia, jugo, zumo.


trabajos de salvamento. Sap, v., zapar minar.;

Salve, n., pomada, ungüento. Sapient, a., sabio.


Lip — pomada para los labios. Sapphire, n., zafir, zafiro.
Same,
,

a., mismo, idéntico,


— Sardine, n., sardina. opener, —
igual, propio. All the abridor de latas.
(nevertheless), con todo eso, Sarsenet, n., tafetán de Florencia ;

sin embargo, no obstante. ñorencia.


At the — time, al mismo Sash, n., banda, faja, cinturón,
(or tiempo,
propio) a la cinto (of window) bastidor
vez. It is all the to us, nos — {or
;

marco) de ventana vidriera


es igual [or indiferente), no nos corrediza. —
line, cuerda de
;

importa, lo mismo nos da. The vidriera corrediza.


— as, el mismo que (like) Sateen, n., rásete, percalina. Bro-
igual igual de.
a, al as before, — ;

caded —satín labrado, raso



,

como antes. The to you (or de fantasía brochado, satiné


I udsh you the- ), igualmente
— floreado, brillantina (R. Plate).
lo m.ismo digo. See Very.
;

Satin, 11., raso. Figured raso —



,

Sample, sacar una muestra,


a., labrado. Plain raso liso.

,

sacar muestras, en\áar mues- -wood, palo águila, madera


tras probar, ensayar.
;
de águila.
Sample, n., muestra, prueba, Satinet, «., satínete, rásete.
patrón a., de muestra. As Satisfaction, n., satisfacción, agra-

;

, según muestra
por v ía de do, aprobación, contento re- ;

ensayo. By conforme [or — ;

paración, compensación, pago.



,

según) muestra. As a por Satisfactory, a., satisfactorio, sufi-


vía de ensayo. An average
,

—— ciente.
una muestra común. A fair Satisfied, a., satisfecho, contento.
una muestra corriente [or To be — with, estar satisfecho
exacta). Equal to como — [or de {or quedar contento
con),
igual a) la muestra.
,

— order, {or contentarse) con. To be


pedido de ensayo. — that, convencerse de que. . . .

Sanction, sanción.
n., To give Satisfy, v., satisfacer, llenar, con-
one's — autorizar, facultar.
, tentar, pagar (to convince)
;


Sanction, v., sancionar, autorizar, convencer. To oneself as to
facultar. convencerse {or cerciorarse,
Sand, 11., arena. bank, banco de.
de arena. paper, papel de Satteen.See Sateen.
lija. — pit, arenal. — stone, Sauce, n., salsa. —
-boat, salsera.
asperón, piedra arenisca. —
pan, cacerola, cazo.
Sandal, n., sandalia. — -wood, Saucer, «., platillo.
sándalo. Sausage, «., salchicha, chorizo,
Sandy, a., arenoso, arenisco ; lleno longaniza.
de arena (colour) rufo. ;
Save, v., (to rescue) salvar (to ;

Sane, a., sano. avoid) e\atar (to keep) guardar.


;

532
Sav] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sch

reservax (to economise) aho- Scallop, v., festonear. —


ed, de
rrar, economizar. To
;

ex- — festón ;
picos.
penses, economizar {or ahorrar) Sean, V., escudriñar, examinar
gastos castigar los gastos. To cuidadosamente.

;

- (someone) from, evitar (a Scandal, n., escándalo.


uno), librar (a uno) de, poner (le) Scandalous, a., escandaloso, in-
al abrigo de. To the trouble, — fame, vergonzoso, ofensivo.
evitar la molestia. To — time, Scant, a., escaso, insuficiente,
ahorrar tiempo. corto.
Saving, a., ahorrativo, económico ; Scantiness, n., escasez, estrechez,
calificativo n., economía, pequenez.
ahorro. s, ahorros. s bank, —
;

Scanty, a., escaso, exiguo, estre-


caja de ahorros. cho, insuficiente.
Saw, n., sierra, serrucho. — dust, Scarce, a., escaso, raro. To be
serrín, aserraduras. Fret — (or become) —
estar {or andar)
,

sierra de Pit — sierra


calar. , escaso, escasear.
cabrilla. — -mili, molino de Scarcely, adv., apenas, con dificul-
aserrar aserradero. See Haud- tad. To have —
tener apenas,

; ,

saw. no bien haber. need We


add,
Saw, v., serrar, aserrar. excusado nos parece agregar.
Say, v., decir, hablar, alegar. Say We need say, — huelga {or
supongamos, es decir. excusamos) decir.

. . . ,

;/|20, decimos (digamos) ;¿20. Scarcity, n., escasez, carencia,


That is to
es decir, — {i.e.), rareza.
esto es. So to por decirlo —

,
Scare, n., pánico.
así. He is said to be rich, se le Scare, v., espantar, amedrentar.
tiene por rico. It is for you to Scarf, n., banda, faja, chai
— toca a Vd. (el) decir.
, (carp.) ensambladura.
;

Saying, n., dicho, proverbio, re- Scarlet, n., escarlata a., carmesí.

;

frán. That goes without ya , Scatter,?;., esparcir, derramar, dis-


se ve eso se entiende eso se persar, desparramar.
cae de su peso
;

;
;

no exige Scene, n., escena. Behind the s, —


comentos. entre bastidores.
Scaffold, n., cadalso ; andamio. Scenery, «., perspectiva, vista,
Scalíoldiug, íí., andamio ; material paisaje escenario,
; decora-
para andamies. ciones teatrales.
Seaid, V., escaldar. Scent, n., olfato, olor, perfume,
Scale, n., escala, tarifa (weight) ;
fragancia pista. ;

balanza, báscula (oí rust) ; Scent, v., oler, perfumar (to ;

capa, tártaro (of a fish) smell out) husmear, seguir la


escama. On a large en
;

— pista, rastrear.

,

grande escala. On a small Scent-bottle, «., frasco de esencia.


en pequeña escala. To turn the Schedule, n., lista, cédula, inven-
— inclinar (or hacer inclinar)
, tario, catálogo.
la balanza. Schedule, v., inventariar, hacer
Scale, v., escalar, balancear ;
una lista (de.)
'

escamar quitar el depósito. ; Scheme, n., proyecto, idea, sis-


Scales, ti.pl., romana, balanza. tema, designio plana, esque-
The lever la romana bás- — ma, modelo
;

diseño arreglo,

, ; ;

cula. Pair of peso de ,


especulación, empresa.
cruz. Scheme, v., idear, proyectar.
533
Sch] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ser

Scholar, n., escolar,estudiante ;


arañar. To — together, juntar,
disi-ípulo ; hombi'e erudito. amontonar, ahorrar.
Scholarship, n., beca. Scraper, «., rascador, raspador.
Scholastic, a., escolástico. Scraps, n.pl., sobras, desperdicios,
School, n., escuela. Boarding ,
recortes.
escuela para internos (or pu- Scratch, n., rasguño, rascadura,
pilos) pupilaje. Private — arañazo. To bring one (up)
;

escuela particular [or privada). to the — llevar a uno a la



,

Commercial colegio (or acti\idad, estimular (su) activi-



,

escuela) mercantil. Day- dad.


colegio para externos. boy, — Scratch, v., rascar, raspar, arañar,


-

muchacho de escuela. raer, rasguñar, raj^ar. To


Schoolmaster, n., maestro de out, rayar, raspar, tachar.
escuela. Scrawl, n., garabatos, garrapatos.
Schooner, n., goleta. Scrawl, v., garrapatear, garaba-
Science, 71., ciencia, conocimiento, tear, escribir mal, hacer gara-
sabidiiría. batos.
Scientific, a., científico. Screen, n., pantalla, biombo, mam-
Scissors, n.pL, tijeras. para. Fire pantalla. Folding
Scoop, «., cucharón, paleta. — ,
,

biombo, persiana.
Scope, n.,objeto, fin lugar. To Screen, v., abrigar, ocultar, pro-

;

have free tener carta blanca.


, teger, defender.
Scorch, v., chamuscar, quemar. Screw, n., tornillo, tuerca, rosca.
Score, n., (20) veintena, veinte — -driver, destornillador. • —
(music) partitura razón, mo-
;

steamer, vapor de hélice. —


tivo. On the of, por, por — ;

thread, hilito. Female —


razón de, con motivo de, en tuerca.
consideración a. On that — Screw, v., apretar, atornillar. To
por esa razón a ese respecto. — down,
atornillar, fijar (or
Score, v., rayar, marcar
;

apuntar, ; cerrar) con


tornillo. To in,—
sentar ganar obtener una hacer entrar, atornillar, fijar
ventaja.
;

To out, borrar, —
;

con tornillo. To —
up, ator-
cancelar, tachar nillar.
Scorer, n., marcador, apuntador. Scribble, n. See Scrawl.
Scorn, v., despreciar, desdeñar, Scribble, v., escribir de prisa,
rechazar tener a menos.
; garrapatear.
Scotch, Scottish, a., escocés. Scrip, n., cédula, esquela certi-
Scoundrel, «., picaro, bribón. ficado, vale. — holder, tenedor
;

Scour, v., fregar, escurar, estregar, de vales (or certificados provi-


lavar, limpiar (to run over) sionales).
recorrer. —ed ;

(wool), lavado a Scroll,n., roUo de papel (or de


fondo. pergamino), voluta, roleo, me-
Scrap, n., migaja, fragmento, dallón.
pedacito. -

book, álbum de Scrub, v., fregar, restregar.
recortes. —
oí paper, pedacito Scruple, n., escrúpulo, duda, re-

de papel; see India-rubber. celo. To have no s about, no
— -iron, hierro en recortes, reparar en, no vacilar en.
despojos de hierro. Scruple, v., tener duda, vacilar,
Scrape, n., embarazo, dificultad, titubear, escrupulizar. Not to
enredo. — in (or to), no vacilar en, no
Scrape, v., rascar, raspar, raer. poner reparo en.
534
Ser] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sea

Scrupulous, a., escrupuloso, rigu- (of coal or minerals) filón, vena,


roso, delicado. capa, yacimiento.
Scrutinise, v., escudriñar, exami- Seam, v., hacer costuras, coser.
nar. Seaman, n., marino, marinero.
Scrutiny, n., examen, escrutinio. Able — marinero idóneo. Ordi-

,

Sculpture, escultura.
n., nary marinero raso.
,

Scuttle, n., escotillón cubo. ; Seamanship, n., marinaje, marine-


Scuttle, v., barrenar ; echar a ría, conocimientos náuticos.
pique. Seamstress, «., costurera.
Scythe, n., guadaña. Search, n., busca, registro, pes-
Sea, n., mar. At — en el mar quisa, visita. To be in of, —

,

navegando. at To be
(per- — ,
;

buscar ir en busca de.


; light,
plexed) estar perplejo, no saber proyector eléctrico reflector.
qué hacer (mistaken) estar — warrant, mandamiento de
;

[pr ir) errado. To be quite at — registro.


in the matter, no saber nada Search, v., buscar, registrar, ex-
del asunto. Beyond the — plorar. To for, —buscar,
ultramar ; ultramarino. — solicitar, pedir.
biscuit, galleta de marinero Searcher, n., buscador, pesquisi-
— chart, carta de navegar (pr indagador
dor, (of Custom
de marear). — damage House) inspector, vista.
;

avería. — damaged goods Seasick, a., mareado.


mercancías averiadas (por agua Seasickness, «., mareo.
salada). — -green, verdemar Searching, a., escudriñador, pene-
verde azulado. Heavy mar — , trante, profundo, completo, ca-
gruesa, fuerte marejada, oleada bal, minucioso (enquiries, etc.)
ola fuerte. —
-level, nivel del n., buscas. [ribera.
;

mar.


port, puerto (de mar)
insurance, seguro maiútimo
Seaside, n., orilla del mar, playa.
Season, n., estación, temporada,
— risk(s), riesgo de mar época, sazón. In en sazón, —

,

riesgos marítimos. voj^age a su tiempo, en tiempo opor-


viaje por mar. To put to — tuno. Out of fuera de —

,

salira la mar, hacerse a la mar sazón. To be in ser de la ,

— going ship, barco para el estación. Dull estación —


mar. —
water, agua del mar muerta. —
ticket, abono.
,

agua salada. — worthy see Season, sazonar, curar, condi-


v.,
Seaworthy. Main (or high)
;

— mentar aclimatar
; secarse, ;

alta mar. endurecerse.


Seal, n., sello, selladura, estam Seasonable, a., oportuno, conve-
pilla foca. — of office, sello niente, favorable, de estación.


;

Given under xdy hand and Seat, n., asiento, silla, posición,
hecho de mi mano y puño residencia. Country casa de —
— —
,

Under the hand and of campo. of war, teatro de la


a —
. . .

firmado y sellado por. . . . guerra. To take , tomar


Seal, V., sellar, cerrar, estampar asiento, sentarse.
To — up, cerrar. Seat, V., sentar, asentar ; tener
Sealing-wax, n., lacre. asientos para.
Sealskin, n., piel de foca. Seaweed, n., alga marina.
Sealed, a., sellado. orders — Seaworthy,»., marinero en (buen) ;

pliegos cerrados. estado de navegar (pr tomar el


Seam, «., costura, amarra, ribete mar). Not —
inservible. ,

535
ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [See

Seaworthiness, n., navegabilidád ; Sectional, a., hecho de secciones.


buen estado para hacerse a la Secure, a., firme, seguro, cierto
mar. libre de riesgo. To be — from, ;

Second, segundo.
a., best, el — estar exento de, estar al
mejor después del primero. abrigo de.
Every —
day, un día sí y otro Secure, v., asegurar, resguardar,
no, cada tercer día. hand, salvar (to obtain or acquire)
;

de segunda mano, de lance, de obtener, conseguir, adquirir,


ocasión, usado. To be to —
-
lograi", hacerse con, apalabrai'
none, no ser inferior a nadie, (to engage) (to make sure of),
;

no ceder a nadie, no ir en' zaga asegurarse de, poseerse de.


a nadie. —
of exchange, segun- Securely, adv., seguramente, con
da de cambio. —
mate, segundo seguridad.
contramaestre. —
quality, (de) Securities, n.pL, valores, acciones,
segunda clase. -rate, de— títulos, vales, fondos públicos ;
segundo orden, de segunda clase garantías de pago. Foreign —
(o;' categoría) Upon thoughts, — valores extranjeros.
habiéndolo reflexionado, des- Security, n., seguridad, garantía,
pués de pensarlo bien. prenda, caución, resguardo ;

Second, n., segundo padrino. aval (of a bill of exchange)


Second, v., apoj-ar, sostener, fa-
;

fianza. To become (or stand) — ;

vorecer, ayudar, apadrinar ;


for, abonar (a una persona),
segundar. salir por fiador de, salir fiador
Secondary, a., secundario, subal- por, dar fianza de. To give —
terno, de segunda clase. To be dar fianza. Collateral garan- —
a —consideration, ser de tía {or seguridad) colateral.
,

menos importancia, ser lo de Sediment, «., sedimento, hez.


menos. —
cause, concausa. See, v., ver, percibir, reparar ;

Secrecy, n., secreto, sigilo, dis- averiguar verse con, avistarse


creción. To impose exigir —
-
con. To —
;

about, atender a,
el secreto.
•,

cuidar. To —
(a person about
Secret, a., secreto, oculto, reser- something), ver, verse con,
vado, retirado, escondido, ca- avistarse con, ponerse al habla
llado.
— con. To fail to (why), no—
Secret, «., secreto. In en acertar a comprender (por qué)
secreto, secretamente. An open
•,

To —
(take care) that
.

— un secreto público, un cuidar de que, procurar que.


. . . ,


,

secreto a voces. To keep it. next page, véase la página


a — guardarlo secreto. To siguiente. To —
one's way to
let into the
,

comunicar — el .... poder, conseguir ver la



, ;

secreto. manera de. you can ...


if
Secretary, «., secretario. Home vea usted la manera de. To — ,

— ministro del Interior through, comprender,


recono-

,
;

(Spain) ministro de la Gober- cer, penetrar. To


atender to,
nación. Private secretario — , a, cuidar de, poner atención en,
particular. —
of State, ministro tener cuidado de.
de Estado. —
of War, ministro Seed, n., semilla, simiente. Canary
de la Guerra. — alpiste. —
Caraway
Secretaryship, n., secretaría.
•,

alcaravea. Grass — semilla de


— semilla de
,

Section, «., sección, división hierba. Cotton


— cañamón.
; ,

trozo. algodón. Hemp ,

536
See] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sen

Seed-cake, n., bollo hecho con Self -Interest, n., propio interé.s,
semillas axomáticas. egoísmo.
Seeing, iu, vista, visión co7tj., Selfish, a., egoísta, interesado.
visto que. —
that, visto que,
;

Selfishness, n., egoísmo.


puesto que, como quiera que, Sell, v., vender, colocar, despachar,
pues, toda vez que, dado. dar salida a (to be sold) ven-
;

Seek, v., buscar, ir en busca de derse, colocarse, despacharse.


pretender. To —
to ... tratar
;

To — freely (or readily), colo-


de, procurar. To after, — ,

carse {or despacharse) pronto,



buscar, solicitar, pretender. To tener pronto despacho. To
— a situation, buscar coloca- well, bien, ser de
venderse
ción. To be sought after, estar buena venta, tener salida. To
(muy) buscado (solicitado or — off, liquidar. To again, —
pedido), gozar de mucho favor. revender. To —
at ... vender
Seem, v., parecer. It s to us, nos — a. To — below cost,
,

vender a
parece, se nos figura. menos del costo, vender con
Seemly, a., decente, propio, deco- pérdida. To — by weight,
roso, conveniente, apropiado. vender por {or al) peso. To —
Seesaw, »., vaivén, columpio. by auction, subastar, almone-
Seidlitz powders, n.pl., polvos de dear. To —
by the lump,
Seidlitz. vender en globo. To for —
Seize, v., asir, agarrar, coger cash, vender al contado. To
apoderarse de (to take posses-
;

— on credit, vender al fiado


sion of) decomisar (to confis-
; {or a crédito). To retail, — —
cate) embargar, secuestrar (to vender al por menor. To
— ;

goods). To —
the oppor- wholesale, vender al por mayor.
tunity, aprovechar [or coger) la To —out, realizar, agotar.
ocasión. To —
upon, coger, Sold out, agotado. The maker
agarrarse de. is quite sold out, al fabricante
em-
—hanforward,
Seizure, n., captura, presa ; se le agotado las existencias.
bargo, secuestro, decomiso. To vender a plazo.
Seldom, adv., raramente, rara vez, To — forward delivery,
for
raras veces. vender para la futura entrega.
Select, a., selecto, escogido. Seller, n., vendedor.
Select, v., escoger, elegir. Selling, n., venta, ventas. — off,
Selection, n., selección, elección, liquidando liquidación.
escoja, escogimiento (assort- ;
;

price, precio de venta. Good —


ment) surtido colección.
; articles, géneros de fácil salida.
Self, a., mismo, propio, idéntico Selvage, n., orilla, borde.
puro, no mezclado. colour, — ;

Selvedge. See Selvage.


de color entero. Semblance, n., semejanza, apa-
Self-acting, a., de movimiento riencia.
automático. Semi, a., semi, medio.
Self-confidence, n., confianza en Semi-annual, a., semianual, se-
sí mismo. mestral.
Self-control, n., imperio sobre sí Semicircle, n., semicírculo, medio
mismo. círculo.
Selí-denlal, n., abnegación de sí Semolina, n., sémola.
mismo. Senate, n., senado.
Self-evident, a., patente, claro. Senator, n., senador.
It is — es claro, claro está.
, Send, v., enviar, mandar, remitir.
537
Sen] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ser

To — away (dismiss), despedir. Sentence, v., sentenciar, condenar.


To — back, enviar de vuelta, Sentiment, n., sentimiento, afecto.
hacer volver, mandar volver, Sentinel (Sentry), n., centinela.
devolver. To — for, enviar por, Separate, a., separado, por sepa-
mandar pedir. To — by rail, rado, diferente, distinto. —
enviar por ferrocaiTil. To — account, cuenta a parte. —
by water, enviar por agua (or invoice, factura por separado.
por mar). To — in, mandar Separate, v., separar, dividir,
entrar, To — on,
entregar. apartar apartarse, separarse.
To — on board,
;

encaminar. Separately, adv., por separado,


remitir a bordo. To — on to, separadamente, parte, dis- a
dar curso a, (a letter) hacer (la) tintamente, [unión.
seguir a. To — Separation, n., separación, des-
—enviar,

off,
expedir, mandar. To out, Sequel, n., secuela, resultado,
hacer salir despachar, remitir, consecuencia, éxito, [tinuación.
To — word, dar aviso,
;

repartir. • Sequence, n., serie, arreglo, con-


mandar (or pasar) aviso. Sequester. See Sequestrate.
Sender, n., remitente, expedidor, Sequestrate, v., secuestrar, embar-
expedicionario . gar, confiscar.
Senior, a., mayor, más antiguo, Sequestration, n., secuestro, em-
superior, principal n., antiguo, ; bargo, secuestración de bienes.
anciano, oficial más antiguo. Serene, a., sereno, claro, apacible.
— partner, socio principal jefe. Serge, n., sarga. T\villed sarga —

,
;

Mr. Brown Sr. Brown padre. cruzada [or diagonal). Woollen



,

Seniority, n., antigüedad, anciani- , añascóte.


dad. Serial, a., consecutivo, publicado
Senna, n., sen, sena. por series {or por entregas).
Sensation, n., sensación. Series, n., serie.
Sense, n., (understanding) sentido, Serious, a., serio, grave, de grave-
entendimiento, razón, juicio ;
dad, severo, formal verda- ;

(feeling) sensación, sentimiento dero, sincero importante,


(meaning) sentido, significado,
;

fuerte. A — ;

loss, una pérdida


significación, interpretación. fuerte, un fuerte quebranto.
Common —
sentido común,
, To be (quite) — , hablar formal-

buen sentido. Good buen — , mente {or de veras). A
sentido {or juicio). matter, un asunto de gravedad.
Senseless, a., insensible, falto de Seriously, adv., seriamente, grave-
sentimiento, sin sentido (fool- ;
mente, formalmente, de veras,
ish) insensato, necio, absurdo. en serio. Speaking hablando —

,

Sensible, a., (having senses) sen- formalmente (de veras or en


sible, capaz de sentir, sensitivo; serio). -

ill, enfermo de cui-

(convinced) convencido, per- dado {or gravedad) .

suadido (prudent) sensato, Seroon, n., serón,zurrón.


;

razonable, juicioso. To be — Serpent, ?i., serpiente, sierpe.


of, conocer. Serpentine, a., serpentino, cara-
Sensitive, a., sensitivo, sensible. colado.
Sensitize, v., sensibilizar. -
d Serrated, a., dentellado.
paper, papel sensibilizado. Servífnt, n., criado, sirviente ;

Sentence, n., (phrase) frase, sen- criada servidor. Your obe-


tencia ;
período (judgment ;
dient —
;

su atento y seguro
,

or verdict) sentencia, dictamen. servidor.

538
Ser] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Set

Serve, v., servir, trabajar ; cum- atacar. — on To pegar


—-a price, fijar
fire,
To
— a razor, un
plir, surtir, abastecer ; bastar, fuego a. ^

ser suficiente ser útil, aprove- precio. To afilar


— as ... To —
;

char. To servir de. , una navaja de afeitar.


To —
one's purpose, correspon- right, colocar bien corregir,
To —
;

der a su objeto {see also rectificar. sail, salir


— To — a task,
;

Purpose). It s you right, hacerse a la vela.


bien empleado Vd. ha reci- imponer una tarea. To — a
bido lo merecido. To for,
;

— stone, engastar una piedra


servir de. See First. preciosa. To — a time, señalar
Service, n., servicio, favor, oficio un tiempo plazo) determina-
{or
To — to work, poner
;

(servants) servidumbre. To be do. (se)


of — servir, ser útil, ser de a la obra ponerse a trabajar.
To — up,
,
;

utilidad, prestar servicios. At fundar, estab-


erigir,
your — a la disposición de Vd. lecer. To — up in (oneself)

,

In our empleado en ésta


, business, establecerse.
su casa. [duradero. Set, n., servicio, juego, serie,
Serviceable, a., servible, útil. colección. of diamonds, —
Session, n., sesión, curso, reunión. aderezo de diamantes. of —
Set, a., (appointed) señalado, fijo ;
I

buttons, botonadura. of —
resuelto regular, arreglado china, servicio de porcelana.
;

(placed or fixed) puesto, co-


;

— of bills, juego de letras. —


locado, fijo (mounted) mon- of silver plate, servicio de
tado, engastado.
;

vajilla. —
of samples, mostrua-
Set, v., fijar, establecer, poner, rio, muestrario, juego {or colec-
asentar, sentar, colocar ; plan- ción) de muestras. oí teeth, —
tar señalar, arreglar, destinar carrera de dientes, dentadura.
;

(stones, etc.) engastar, encajar,


;

— form, formulario.
embutir (the sun) ponerse. To Setbaclí, n., obstáculo, embarazo
— about, ;

emprender, dedicarse contratiempo.


;

a, manejar, echar manos a (la Set-off, n., adorno relieve com-



; ;

obra), andar. To at liberty, •


pensación, desquite.
poner en libertad. To apart, — Settee, n., canapé.
poner a parte. To afloat, — Setting, n., engaste, engarce (of
poner a flote. To aside, poner — stones, etc.) montadura ac-
a un lado, reservar despreciar,

; ción de componer.
;

up (oí a — ;

rechazar. To forth, (to business), establecimiento (de


explain) explicar, exponer, un negocio).
manifestar ponerse en ca- Settle, v., colocar, fijar (an
mino. To
;

— in, comenzar, account) saldar, cancelar, liqui-


;


producirse. To -
• going, hacer dar, arreglar, ajusfar sosegar, ;

ir,poner en movimiento (mar- calmar (difficulties or differ-


;

cha or juego), dar impulso. ences) resolver, ajusfar,


To —
free, libertar, poner en arreglar, orillar, allanar, zanjar
libertad. To — in type, com- (to agree) ponerse de acuerdo,
;

poner. To — ofí, (to start) acordar instalarse,


; estable-
salir,ponerse en camino (to cerse reposarse (wine) deci-
adorn) realzar, adornar,
;

dar dirse,
;

resolverse. To ami- — ;

realce a. To — out, salir, cably, arreglar amistosamente,


ponerse en camino
— ; irse, mar- zanjar. To —
(money, etc.) on,

charse. To on, acometer, constituir {or asignar) a. To

539
Set] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sha

upon, constituir

decidirse a. ; poquito, algo. — card, carta
(accounts) saldado
-d, (on (de) colores, hoja (cartón or

;

bills) he recibido (fixed) fijo. surtido) de colores. Glass


— —
;

Definitely d, arreglado defi- pantalla de vidrio. Lamp


nitivamente, acordado en defi- pantalla. To be oñ ser des- —
To — disputes, com-
,

nitiva. colorido no ser exacto ; no


;

poner {or zanjar) diíerencias. ser igual a la muestra. To put


To — accounts, ajustar cuentas. in the —
eclipsar, deshancar.
— matiz oscuro.
,

Settlement, n., arreglo, ajuste, Dark , Sun —


pago, liquidación, cancelación parasol, quitasol, sombrilla.
(de cuenta) (agreement) con-
; Shade, v., obscurecer ; sombrear,
venio, ajuste, arreglo estable- ; matizar.
cimiento colonia.
; Final — Shadow, n., sombra ; traza.
finiquito. Amicable arreglo — ,

— Shady, a., obscuro, sombrío sos- ;

amistoso ajuste amigable.


; pechoso.
by arbitration, arreglo arbitral. Shaft, n., flecha caña, vara,
— oí account, ajuste de cuenta. lanza (pit) pozo (of an
;

— of the books, balance.


;

engine) eje, árbol. Line eje


;

— ,

Settler, n., colono. de trasmisión. Transmission


Settling, n., arreglo, ajuste, esta- — árbol de trasmisión.
blecimiento. day, día de — ,

Shafting, n., juego de ejes, aparato


liquidación, día de ajuste (or para la trasmisión de fuerzas.
arreglo) de cuentas. Shake, n., sacudida, concusión,
Sever, v., separar, cortar, apartar, vibración, temblor.
partir separarse, desunirse.
; Shake, v., sacudir, agitar, temblar ;

Several, a., varios, diversos, algu- quebrantar, debilitar, compro-


nos. meter.- To hands, darse las —
Severally, adv., separadamente, manos estrechar la mano.

;

distintamente. Jointly and Shaky, a., debilitado, débil, poco


solidariamente. sólido,poco firme, quebrantado.
Severe, a., severo, riguroso, duro, Shallow, a., somero, poco pro-
rudo. —
blow, rudo golpe. fundo, supei"ficial trivial, in- ;

cold, gran frialdad (indisposi- ;


sípido.
tion) fuerte resfriado. Sham, a., fingido, postizo, simu-
Severely, adv., severamente, con lado, falso.
rigor, estrictamente, [crueldad. Sham, n., pretexto, fingimiento.
Severity, n., severidad, rigor, Sham, v., fingir, simular.
Sew, v., coser. Shame, vergüenza, bochorno.
n.,
Sewing, w., costura,
— cotton,
labor de It is a -

es vergonzoso. ,

costura. hilo de Shameful, a., vergonzoso.


algodón. máquina Shameless, a., desvergonzado, sin
de coser. —Utachine,
needle, aguja de vergüenza.
coser. — silk, seda para coser. Shamrock, n., trébol.
— thread, hilo de coser.
• Shank, n., pierna asta, tallo. ;

Sextant, v., .sextante. Shape, n., forma, moda, modelo,


Shabby, a., mezquino, vil, bajo, hechura, figura talle, norma
despreciable (clothes) usado.
;
curso. In the of, en forma —
; ;

Shackle, n., grillo, traba, cadena, de como.;

grillete. Shape, v., formar, modelar, tallar ;

Shade, «., sombra (of colour) disponer, arreglar arreglarse,



; ;

matiz, tono, color. A , un manejarse, andar.


540
Sha] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [She

Shapeless, a., informe, disforme. Sharpness, n., agudeza, perspica-


Shapely, a., simétrico, elegante, cia aspereza, rigor.
;

bien formado. Shatter, v., destrozar, estrellar,


Share, n., parte, porción, propor- quebrantar, dar al traste con.
ción, cuota acción, cédula,
; Shave, v., (the face) afeitar, hactr
título participación.
interés, la barba raspar, rozar.
To hold a
;


tener interés en.
in, Shaving,
;

n., raedura, raspadura,


— certificate, título de acción. rasura (el) afeitar. —
brush,
— market, bolsa (para acciones) brocha de
;

afeitar, escobilla de
— —
.

Paid up acción liberada. barba. soap, jabón para



,

Ordinary acción ordinaria. afeitarse.



,

Preference acción prefe- , Shavings, n., (of wood) acepilla-


rente acción de preferencia duras, \-irutas raeduras (of
;

{or privilegiada). To go — s, ir paper) recortes de papel.


; ;

en partes, ir a medias. Railway Shawl, n., chai, pañolón, manta.


— acción de ferrocarril.
,


To Cashmere chai de cache- — ,

fall to one's , tocar (le). Stock mira.


and —
broker, agente de cam- Sheaf, n., gavilla, haz.
bio. To take a —
in, interesarse Shear, v atusar, trasquilar, esqui-
,

en [or por). To take (or to go) lar.


half —
s, ir a medias hacer el ; Shears, n.pl-, cizallas, tijeras
negocio por cuenta mitad. grandes.
Share, v., repartir, distribuir, Sheath, n., vaina, funda, estuche.
partir participar (de), abundar
; Sheathe, v., envainar aforrar, ;

en (an opinion) dividir, com- ; revestir.


partir, partir con. Sheathing, n., forro.
Shareholder, n., accionista, tene- Shed, n., cobertizo, tinglado, te-
dor de acciones. To be a in, — chado.
tener acciones en. [clones). Shed, v., verter, derramar arro- ;

Share-list, n., cotización (de ac- jar, quitarse.


Shark, w., tiburón. Sheep, n., oveja, carnero. skin, —
Sharp, a., agudo, afilado, cortante piel de carnero cuero. Dressed
agrio, acre, picante pene-
;

— -skin, badana. leather,


;


trante (smart or wide-awake)
;
;

badana. —
's wool, lana ove-
listo, despejado(clear-sighted ;
juna.
and watchful) perspicaz, vigi- Sheer, a., puro, claro.
lante ; (subtle or cute) sutil, Sheet, n., hoja (of paper or tin) ;

ladino (sudden) brusco, re- pliego, volante (of paper)


pentino.
;


knife, cuchillo plancha, chapa (of copper or
;

cortante. —
practice, fullería. iron) lámina (metal or glass)
— sight, vista penetrante. (bed —
;

sábana. iron, — ;

— edged, afilado, agudo.


)

planchas {or chapas) de hierro.


pointed, puntiagudo, de punta Order — nota de pedido. ,

aguda. —
tasted, picante.

anchor, ancla de esperanza.
Sharpen, f., afilar, aguzar, amolar. Sheeting, n., tela para sábanas,
Sharpener, «., amolador, afilador. bramante {or crea) para sába-
Pencil —
cortalápiz. , nas. ^

Sharply, adv., agudamente, viva-


1 The following words are also used for
mente (rapidly) bruscamente,
;

sheeting brin, warandol (Cuba), uso domés-


repentinamente (severely) se- ;
:

tico (River Plate), bogotanas (Colombia),


veramente, rigurosamente. simpáticos (Venezuela and Central Amer.).

541
She] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sho

Shcli, n., anaquel, estante. Shipping, n., navegación, embar-


Shell, n., cascara (of nuts, etc.) caciones, buques, embarco, em-
vaina ; concha (or animals or
;

barque. —
business (or trade),
fishes) corteza bomba (bomb) comercio de buques, negocios
Shell, v.,
; ;

descascarar, quitar las marítimos, navegación. —


cascaras. charges, gastos de embarque.
Shellac, n., laca en hojuelas. —
house, cargador, casa expor-
Shell-flsh, n., marisco, pescado de tadora. —
agent, agente marí-
concha. timo. —
company, compañía
Shelter, n., amparo, abrigo,, gua-
— armadora. —
list, matrícula.
rida protección. To take Shipwreck, n., naufragio. To
;

refugiarse. suffer (to be— ed), naufra- —


Shelter, v., amparar, abrigar, gua- gar.
recer refugiarse, guarecerse.
; Shipwreck, v., causar naufragio,
Shepherd, n., pastor. hacer naufragar.
Sherry, n., vino de Jerez. Shipwright, n., carpintero de
Shield, n., escudo amparo. ; ribera {or de buque).
Shield, v., escudar amparar, ; Shipyard, n., astillero varadero. ;

defender, resguardar. Shirk, v.,evitar, esquivar.


Shift, n., arbitrio, expediente. Shirt, n., camisa (de hombre),
Make —
expediente. To make camiseta. —
buttons, botones
— ,

with, arreglarse con, sacar botonadura) de camisa.


{ov
el mejor partido posible de —collar, cuello de camisa. —

( to) hallar el medio de. To
;

cuffs, puños de camisa. —


make — without, pasarse sin. front, pechera de camisa.
Shift, v., mover, mudar (se), cam- Shirting, n., tela para camisas,
biar (de) saltar (the wind). género {or céfiro) para camisas.
The cargo has ed, se ha vuelto
;

— Striped —
bogotana rayada
,

la estiva, se ha movido la carga, (Colombia and C. America)


el cargamento se corrió. listado. s, —
géneros para
;

Shilling, n., chelín. camisas, warandoles (Cuba),


Shine, v., lucir, relucir, brillar, retortas blancas, irlanda, guaya-
resplandecer, relumbrar sobre- ; bera (Cuba), imperiales, lustri-
salir pulir, bruñir (to polish)
; nas, madapolán {or madapola-
Shingle, n., cascajo. [cíente. nes), manta, bogotana género ;

Shining, a., brillante, resplande- (or lienzo) blanco (Peru and


Shiny, a., lustroso, brillante. Chili).
Ship, buque, barco, navio,
n., Shoal, n., concurrencia, multitud

;

embarcación. builder, con- (Naut.) banco, bajo (of fish)


structor de navios. build- — — cardume.
;

ing, construcción de navios. Shock, n., choque,


encuentro,
of war, buque de guerra. -
conmoción sacudida, sacudi-
broker, corredor de buques. miento. To cause a See —

.

chandlery, cabullería. owner, To Shock.


armador, naviero. In shape, — Shock, v., sacudir ofender, sor- ;

bien arreglado, en buen orden. prender, disgustar, escandali-


Shipment, n., embarque, remesa, zar, chocar, enojar, conmover,
envío, cargamento, remisión. sobrecoger. [daloso.
Shipper, n., cargador, fletador, Shocking, a., deplorable, escan-
embarcador, remitente, expor- Shod, a., calzado íof horses) ;

tador, casa armadora. herrado.

542
Sho] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sho

Shoddy, «., lana artificial, lana fondos) estar apurado, estar


contrahecha, desechos de lana,
;

falto de dinero. To come oí, —


lana rehecha. faltar, no alcanzar, no corres-
Shoe, n., zapato. Brown - ponder, estar lejos de. To fall
calzado de color. Dress — — of, no corresponder a, no
zapatilla. Patent leather s — alcanzar, ser inferior a, no
zapatos de charol. Horse- llegar a, ser menor (que). —
herradura de caballo. horn date bill, giro a corto plazo. In
calzador. —
last, horma de — en suma, en resumen. In a
— — time, luego, pronto. To be
,

zapato. Laced up borceguí.


Wooden —
s, zuecos, chanclos.
,

—handed, —estar escaso de


— blacking, betún para zapatos. personal. dated, a corto
— brush, escobilla (or cepillo) plazo. — delivery, a falta la
para zapatos. lace, cordón entrega. — length (of cloth),
(or lazo) de zapato ;
(S.A.) menos yardaje. To run —
pasador. faltar,carecer disminuirse,
(de),
Shoe, v., calzar ;
(a horse) herrar. acabarse. To be — shipped,
Shoemaker, n., zapatero. embarcarse ... de menos, ser
Shook(s), n., paquete de duelas. dejado atrás (or postergado).
Shoot, n., vastago, pimpollo. — weight, merma en el peso.
Shoot, v., tirar, lanzar, disparar, — staple, pelo corto, seda
fusilar (a gun) brotar. To corta. The long and the — of
— at, disparar sobre. To
;

— it is, enresumidas cuentas.


out, brotar. To up, crecer. — — waisted, corto de talle.
Shooting, n., caza. Shortage, n., falta, merma.
Shop, n., tienda, almacén, taller. Shortcoming, n., defecto, omisión.
— mancebo
assistant, mu- (or Shorten, v., acortar, abreviar,
chacha) de almacén. Baker's recortar, cercenar compen-
— panadería.
;

,
mucha- girl, diar, limitar, restringir ; hacer
cha de almacén, tendera, de- más corto acortarse, abre-
pendienta de tienda. — keeper,
;

viarse, disminuirse.
tendero, mercader, hortera. — Shortening, n., encogimiento ;

lifting, robo de tienda, ratería. diminución.


— lifter, ladrón que ratea (or Shorthand, n., taquigrafía, este-
roba) algo en una tienda, nografía. —
WTiter, taquígrafo,

man, tendero, comerciante al estenógrafo. writer and —


pormenor mancebo de tienda. tj^pist, taquígrafo-mecanógrafo.
— ;

-walker, vigilante. win- — Short-lived, a., corto de vida ;

dow, escaparate, ventana de pasajero, fugaz, de corta dura-


tienda. ción.
Shore, n., playa, costa, tierra. To Shortly, adv., pronto, dentro de
be driven on —
ser echado poco, luego, en breve, próxima-
— —
,

sobre la costa. To go on ir a , mente. after, poco (tiempo)


tierra. después.
Short, a., corto, pequeño, limi- Shortness, n., cortedad, pequenez,
tado, poco, breve brusco, brevedad, escasez.
seco inadecuado, insuficiente
;

Shoríship, V., postergar. —ed,



; ;

de menos. To be faltar. To dejado de embarcar, dejado


be —
of, carecer de. To be
,

— atrás. See Short.


of cash (or money), estar (or Short-sighted, a., miope ; cegato ;

andar) escaso de dinero (or poco perspicaz.


543
Sho] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Shy

Short-sightedness, n., miopia, Shrapnel, n., granada de metralla.


cortedad de vista falta de Shred, n., cacho, tira, retazo ;

perspicacia. fragmento, punto, nada, jota,


Shot, n., perdigones, munición ;
tilde.
bala, proyectil, tiro, disparo ;
Shrewd, a., astuto, perspicaz,
(distance) tiro, alcance. Grape sagaz, sutil.
— metralla. colour, tor- — Shrewdness, n., sagacidad, astu-
,

nasol. — fabric, género torna- cia, sutileza.


solado. Shrimp, «., camarón.
Shoulder, n., hombro. [ción. Shrink, encoger, contraer
v., ;

Shout, »., grito, gritería, exclama- retroceder, retirarse enco- ;

Shout, f., vocear, exclamar, gritar, gerse, contraerse, acortarse,


dar gritos. mojarse decatizar.^ To —
Shovel, n., pala. Fire badila. — ,
;

from, retirarse de. Tailor


Show, n., ostentación, boato, shrunk, decatizado a lo sastre.
apariencia, muestra (exhibi- ; Shrinkage, n., encogimiento, deca-
tion) exposición, exhibición, tización merma, disminución.
;

representación (spectacle) es- Shrinker, «. (of cloth), deslustra-


pectáculo. —
card, muestrario
;

dor.
(de \asta) tarjeta muestraria. Shroud, n., mortaja (Naut.)
— case,
;

aparador, muestra, obenque.


;

vidriera, mostruario de tienda, Shrub, n., arbusto, mata.


caja de muestras. room, — Shuffle, v., barajar ;
tergiversar,
salón de muestras {or de expo- dar vueltas (a).
sición). Cattle exposición — , Shuffling, n., confusión ; vueltas,
de ganado, concurso de ganados. enredos.
Horse —
concurso hípico.
,
— Shunt, V., desviar ; hacer manio-
window, escaparate (de tienda), bras.
j

ventana, aparador. Shut, v., cerrar, concluir, ajusfar


Show, V., mostrar, enseñar de- ;
¡

I
cerrarse. To —
ofí (steam),
;

mostrar, manifestar, probar interceptar {or interrumpir) el


descubrir presentar, dar a
;
;

vapor. To — out, excluir ;

conocer señalar, hacer ver,


; impedir que entre; dejar en
representar acusar (a balance) el muelle, postergar (goods
conducir resaltar (to stand
;
;

from a steamer). To up, —


out). To
;


a balance, acusar cerrar concluir, acabar
;
ta- ;

(mostrar, arrojar or presentar) par.


un saldo. To a loss, dejar — Shutter, n., cerradura (wndow)
una pérdida. To — off, hacer contraventana, postigo de ven-
;

ver, descubrir (to improve) tana.


realzar. To —
round, hacer ver,
;

Shuttle, n., lanzadera.


mostrar. To up, exponer, — Shy, a., tímido, reservado, es-
descubrir (the effect) resaltar, quivo, recogido, circunspecto.
;

realzar, hacer resaltar. To fight —


of, rehuir, retraerse
Shower, n., lluvia, aguacero. A de, huir, mostrarse esquivo {or
heavy — un chaparrón.
,
— retraído) en.
bath, baño de ducha. Shyness, n., timidez retrai- ;

Shower, v., derramar ; llover. miento.


Showy, a., ostentoso, aparatoso, is an adaptation of
vistoso, lustroso. — colour,
1 Decatizar

the French verb " décatir," meaning :

color \astoso. To sponge woollen cloth.

544
Sic] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sil

Sick, a., malo, enfermo. To be — Sightly, a., vistoso, hermoso.


of, estar harto de. Sign, n., señal, seña, indicio,
Siclíle, w., hoz, segadera, [posición. nota rúbrica, firma. To show
Siclíness, n., enfermedad, indis- — ;

s of, dar señas (indicios or


Side, 11., lado, costado (of a vessel, muestras) de.
etc.) orilla,
; margen, cara ;
Sign-board, n., muestra de esta-
parte a., lateral, de lado. At blecimiento.

;

the al margen, al lado. On


, Sign-post, «., poste de señales.
the other , a la vuelta. To Signal, a., insigne, señalado,
put on one poner aparte — ,
notable, memorable.
[or a un lado). The right and Signal, n., señal, aviso signo,
wrong (or back) of a cloth, — indicio.
;

la cara {or el derecho) y el Signa!, V., señalar, hacer señas,


revés de una tela. An error on avisar.
your —
una equivocación de
— Signature, n., firma signatura.
parte de Vd. Write on one
,

— of the firm, firma social.


;

only, escribir por una sola cara. Signer, n., firmante.


To be (or err) en the cheap — Signet, 11., sello.
pecar de barato. To leave on Significance, n., significación, im-
one — dejar de lado. On all portancia, momento.

,

s, por todas partes. On your Significant, a., significante, signi-


— (there), en ésa. On this — ficativo, expresivo, importante.
(here), en ésta. lights, luces — Signify, v., significar, dar a enten-
{or faroles) de costado. This der notificar, declarar im-
— up (on packages), con este portar.
; ;

lado para arriba. Silence, n., silencio.


Side, V. (wdth), tomar la parte de, Silence, v., imponer silencio, hacer
ser del mismo partido [or callar.
opinion). See One-sided. Silent, a., silencioso, callado. To
Sideboard, n., aparador, alacena. be —
callar ; guardar silencio.
,

Sideways, adv., de lado, al través. Silicate, n., silicato.


Siding, n., apartadero, desviadero, Silk, seda.
n., Floss seda —

,

desvío. floja, borra de seda. Corded


Siege, n., sitio, asedio. felpilla, seda acordonada, paño
Sieve, n., cedazo, tamiz, cribo. de seda. Raw —
seda en rama,

,

Sift, v., cerner, cribar pasar por seda cruda. Spun seda

,
;

tamiz zarandear aquilatar hilada. Shot seda torna-



; ; ,
;

(examine or investigate) exa- solada. Thrown seda tor- ,

minar, escudriñar, inquirir, in- cida, seda preparada. Waste


vestigar, indagar. To out, — — borra de seda, desperdicios
,

incjuirir, in\'estigar. de seda. Watered — , moaré


Sight, 11., espectáculo
vista, antiguo, seda aguada, seda de
mira puntería. At a la — ;

aguas, seda moaré, seda on-


vista.
;

At 30 days —
a 30 días
,

deada. —
goods, seder ía(s), gé-
vista. In —
of, a la vista de.
,

neros de seda. mercer, —


By —de vista. At first — sedero. —
thro%ving, torcedura

,

a primera vista, al primer de la seda. stockings, medias


golpe. To lose of, perder de — de seda. —
velvet, terciopelo
vista. Three days after a — de seda.

,

tres días vista. draft, letra Silk-thrower, n., torcedor [or


{or libranza) a la vista. devanador) de seda
545
i8 — (1696)
Sil] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sit

Silk-worm, n., gusano de seda. Sincerity, n., sinceridad, fran-


Silken, sedoso, hecho de seda
a., ;
queza, lealtad.
sedeño, blando, suave. Sinecure, n., prebenda, bocado {or
Silkiness, n., blandura, sua\'idad. carne) sin hueso, beneficio
Silky. See Silken. simple.
Silly. See Foolish. Sing, v., cantar.
Silver, n., plata a., de plata, Singe, v., quemar, chamuscar.
plateado (plate) vajilla.
;

— Singer, n., cantor, cantora.


leaf, hoja de plata.
;

mounted, — Singing, n., canto.


montado en plata, —r- plate, Single, a., único, simple, sencillo,
vajilla {or servicio de mesa) de
— solo. — bill of exchange, única
plata. —
plated, plateado. (letra) de cambio. fare, pre-—
ware, artículos de plata, vajilla cio {or pasaje) sencillo.
de plata. —
bar, barra de Single, V. (out), elegir.
plata. —— thread, hilo de plata. Singlet, n., camisola.
Nickel- •,
plata alemana, plata Singly, adv., sencillamente, sepa-
melchor. radamente.
Silver, platear.
v., ed, plateado. — Singular, a., singular, sencillo,
Silversmith, n., platero. raro, único, extraño, extra-
Similar, a., similar, semejante, ordinario.
parecido, igual, idéntico, aná- Singularity, «., singularidad, par-
logo.^ ticularidad, distinción.
Similarity, «., semejanza, confor- Sink, n., alcantarilla, albañal,
midad. sentina.
Simple, simple, sencillo, llano,
a., Sink, v., hundir, suprimir, echar
puro.


average, averia simple. a pique (a vessel) hundirse, ;

interest, interés simple. sumirse, irse abajo, irse a


Simplicity, n., sencillez, llaneza, pique (a vessel) bajarse, des- ;

simpleza. cender, decaer, declinar, dis-


Simplify, v., simplificar, hacer más minuir abatirse amortizar
sencillo. (capital). To
;

a shaft (or— ;

Simply, adv., sencillamente, sim- well), cavar {or hacer) un pozo.


plemente, meramente, pura- Sinker, n., plomada ; (die —
mente, sólo, tan sólo. grabador en hueco.
Simultaneous, a., simultáneo. Sinking-íund, n., caja {or fondo) de
Since, adv. &
desde, des-
prep., amortización.
pués, posteriormente, desde Siphon, «., sifón.
que conj., pues, puesto que, Sir, n., señor (beginning a letter)
ya que.
;


Ever desde en-
;

muy señor mío (or distinguido



, :

tonces. Long hace mucho , señor).


tiempo. How long — ? ¿Cuánto Sire, n., padre.
hace ? Siren, n., sirena.
Sincere, a., sincero, real, sentido, Sirloin, n., solomo. — of beef,
verdadero, franco, profundo. lomo de vaca {or buey).
— regret, profundo dolor, ver- Sisal (3Iexican Abre), n., hene-
dadero sentimiento. — thanks, quén, sisal.
sentidas {or sinceras) gracias. Sister, n., hermana.
Sincerely, adv., sinceramente, ver- Sit, v., sentarse, asentarse, estar
daderamente, francamente de sentado descansar (an as-

; ; ;

(todas) veras. Yours de Vd., , sembh') hallarse reunido (oí ;

atento y S.S. courts) estar en sesión, tener

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Sit] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sle

audiencia, hacer estrados. To Undressed — s, pieles verdes.


— down, sentarse, estar sen- Calf — piel de becerro. Sheep-
tado. — ,
,

badana, zalea.
Site, n., sitio, situación. Skin, v., desollar ; pelar.
Sitting, n., asiento, sesión, junta ; Skip, n., salto, brinco (basket) ;

audiencia (oí courts) room, .


cesta, cestón espuerta. ;

gabinete. Skip, v., saltar, brincar (to omit) ;

Situate, a., situado, colocado, pasar por alto, omitir, saltar


ubicado. por encima de.
Situated, a., situado. To be in, — Skipper, n., patrón {or maestro)
estar situado en. de buque, capitán.
Situation, w., situación, estado, Skirt, n., falda, saya, enaguas ;

plaza, colocación, empleo, des- orilla, margen, borde.


tino. Skunk, n., mofeta.
Size, «., tamaño, talle, grandor, Sky, n., cielo. -blue, azul ce- —
forma, volumen, dimensiones, leste. —
light, claraboya, lum-
(oí a ship) cabida forma ; brera, montera. rocket, co- —
íof books) tamaño, dimensión
; ;
hete.
(glue) cola, cola de retazo. Slab, «., losa.
Gold —oro mate., Slack, a., flojo, abatido, negli-
Size, ajusfar, arreglar
v., fijar ; ;
gente, descuidado, remiso len- ;

engrudar, encolar. to, tardo, paralizado, desani-


Sizing, n., encoladura, cola, cal, mado (arope)ñojo; (a person)
;

goma, aparejo, aderezo. remiso, negligente, descuidado.


Skates, 71.pl., patines. Trade is —
el comercio está
,

Slíein, ?í., madeja, ovillo. desanimado, (no marcha bien


Skeleton, w., esqueleto, armazón, or decae), los negocios están
armadura. — key, llave maes- flojos (abatidos or paralizados).
tra. Slack, n., cisco; carbón menudo.
Sketch, n., croquis {sing. & pL), Slacken,?;., aflojar, cejar, amainar,
bosquejo, diseño, esbozo, bo- disminuir, acortar, remitir, di-
ceto, traza. Rough borra- — , ferir, tardar decaer, desfalle
;

dor, boceto, esbozo. cer, relajar, ceder, reducir,


Sketch, V., trazar, delinear, bosque- Saquear. To — speed, acortar
jar. la velocidad.
Sketch-book, n., álbum de diseños. Slackness (Slackening), n., floja
Skid, n., carenote, baradero calzo, dad, debilidad, descuido, para
rastra (de rueda) (chain) ;
;

lización, muerta situación. —


cadena de enrayar. oí business, flojedad {or parali
Skiff, n., esquife, batel. zación) de los negocios.
Skilful, a., diestro, mañoso, hábil, Slander, n., calumnia, denigración.
práctico, experto, perito. Slander, v., calumniar, denigrar,
Skill, n., talento, destreza, habili- infamar.
dad, artemaña, pericia. — ed, Slanting, a., sesgado, oblicuo in- ;

práctico, hábil. clinado, en declive.


Skim, V., desnatar, descremar, Slate, n., pizarra. coloured, de —
espumar rozar, resbalar, tocar
; color de pizarra plomo. ;

ligeramente, rasar. pencil, pizarrín, pizarrete. Writ-
Skin, n., piel, cutis, pellejo, cuero.
— ing — ,
pizarra para escribir.
Dressed s, pieles adobadas. Sledge, n., rastra, narria trineo.
Tanned -s, pieles curtidas. — hammer, macho,
;

acotillo.

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Sle] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sin


To go to
——
Sleep, n., sueño. varadero. To give (one) the
dormirse. dejar (le a uno) plantado. of
Sleep, v., dormir. the pen, error de pluma. of —
Sleeper, n., durmiente, tra\desa, the tongue, yerro de lengua.
travesano, atravesaño. Elastic (athletic) —
s, cotas de
Sleeping, a., durmiente, para malla.
dormir. —
car, coche-cama. Slip, v., resbalar, deslizarse, res-
— partner, socio comanditario ;
balarse. To let —
dejar pasar ;
,

comanditario. desperdiciar (an opportunity)


Sleeve, manga.
n., — •.
-links, dejar deslizarse (an error). To
;

gemelos de mangas. — one's memory, escapársele,


Sleeveless, a., sin mangas. pasársele, olvidársele.
Sleigh, n., trineo. Slipper, n., chinela, babucha
Slender, a., delgado, tenue, sutil ;
(dress —
) zapatilla.
;

corto, exiguo, insuficiente. Slippery, a., resbaladizo, escurri-


Slenderness, n., delgadez, tenui- dizo, deslizadizo movedizo,
;

dad escasez.
; mudable.
Slice, n., rebanada, tajada, lonja. Slip-shod, a., en chancletas (care- ;

Slide, n., tapa corrediza, tapa [or less) descuidado, negligente. In


pantalla) fotográfica resbalón, ; a — manner, a trochemoche.
plano inclinado, resbaladero Slit, n., raja, hendedura.
corredera, encaje. brake, — ;

Slit, v., tajar, hender, cortar.


freno corredizo. valve, — Sloe, n., endrina.
válvula de corredera. rod, — Slope, a., sesgo, torcido, inclinado,
vastago de distribuidor. en pendiente ; n., sesgo, de-
Slide, v., resbalar, escurrirse, des- clive, descenso,loma.
lizarse, correr, pasar. To let Slope, i^., sesgar, formar en declive,
the matter —
no hacer caso , estar en declive.
del asunto. To let things — Sloping, a., en declive.
dejar que las cosas sigan su Slot, n., muesca, ranura. [dado.
curso. Slovenly, a., desaseado, descui-
Slight, a., ligero, leve, escaso, Slow, a., tardío, lento, moroso,
pequeño, corto, insignificante, ñojo, pesado, tardo, torpe. To
poco, poco importante. be —(persons) ser flojo (pesa-
,

Slight, n., desaire, descuido, des- do, tardo, torpe or moroso) ;

dén, desprecio. (negligent) descuidarse. To be


Slight, v., menospreciar, despre- —
of sale, ser de venta morosa,
ciar, desairar, desdeñar. ser de morosa salida venderse
Slightly, adv., ligeramente, poco, paulatinamente. steamer, — ;

un poco. vapor de poco andar {or de


Slim, a., delgado, sutil, tenue, marcha lenta).
poco sólido. Slowly, adv., lentamente, con
Sling, «., honda ; eslinga ;
(for lentitud, paulatinamente.
the arm) cabestrillo. Slowness, n., lentitud, tardanza,
Slip, 11., resbalón, desliz ;
(escape) detención, retardo, dilación,
escapada, huida ;
(of paper or retardación.
cloth) tira, tirita (of paper) ; Sluggish, a., flojo, lento.
papelito, papeleta, pliego, bole- Sluice, n., canal, compuerta.
tín, volante ;
(error) error, Slum, n., barrio bajo, tugurio.
equivocación, engaño, distrac- Slump, n., desplome ; mal éxito,
ción, desliz, tropiezo ; trailla ;
desanimación.
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Slu] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sne

Slump, v., salir mal, faltar (to Smile, v., sonreírse.


add together) agregar.
;

Smith, n., forjador. Black —


Slur, n., borrón. herrero. Gold — , orífice.
Sly, a., astuto, taimado, socorrón.
On the —
de callada.
Silver
Smithy,
— ,

n., forja,
platero.
fragua, hornaza.
,

Smack, n., esmaque, embarcación Smoke, n., humo.


pequeña sabor, gusto.; Smoke, v., (chimneys, etc.) hu-
Small, a., pequeño, chico, corto, mear ;
fumar (bacon,
(tobacco) ;

exiguo, reducido, menudo. To etc.) ahumar sahumar.


make —
achicar. arms, — Smoked, a., ahumado, curado.
;


armas blancas.
,

pattern, — — ham, jamón curado.


-

dibujo menudo. print, letra — tongues, lenguas ahumadas.


pequeña. —
matter, asunto de Smoke-dried, a., curado al humo,
poca monta. In a way, en — ahumado.
pequeña escala. wares, — Smokeless, a., sin humo.
mercería, quincallería. Smoker, n., fumador coche de ;

Smallliess, n., pequenez. fumar.


Smart, a., (acrid or bitter) pun- Smoking, a., fumante, humeante.
zante, agudo, agrio, picante ;
— compartment, coche [or
(active) activo, vivo, eficaz compartimiento) de fumar. No
(clever or wide-awake) hábil,
;

— , se prohibe fumar.
avisado, despierto (pretty or ; Smooth, a., liso, pulido, alisado,
fine) hermoso, elegante, a la llano ; suave, manso ; fácil.
moda. Smooth, v., allanar, alisar facili-
Smarten, v., hermosear, embelle- tar calmar.
; To over (a — ;

cer. difficulty), zanjar (una dificul-


Smartness, n., agudeza, vigor, tad).
viveza elegancia.
; Smoothly, adv., igualmente, lisa-
Smash, n., rotura, rompimiento ;
mente, llanamente, fácilmente,
(bankruptcy) quiebra. con igualdad.
Smash, v., romper, quebrar, hacer Smoothness, n., lisura, llanura,
pedazos {or añicos), hacer asti- suavidad, dulzura.
llas (bankruptcy) hacer ban-
; Smother, v., ahogar, sofocar,
carrota machacar, aplastar. apagar, suprimir.
To be — ;

ed, romperse, hacerse Smudge, v., ensuciar, tiznar.


pedazos. Smuggle, v., matutear, hacer
Smattering, n., conocimiento su- contrabando. -d goods, mer-
perficial. cancías de matute, mercancías
Smear, v., salpicar, ensuciar, em- pasadas por alto.
barrar. Smuggler, n., contrabandista, me-
Smell, n., olfato olor, perfume. tedor, matutero.
Smell, v., oler, olfatear. To
;

— Smuggling, n., contrabando, ma-


good, oler bien. To of, oler a. — tute meteduría.
Smelling, a., oloroso. salts, — ;

Snail, n., caracol.


sales aromáticas, sales volátiles. Snake, n., culebra, serpiente.
Smelt, v., fundir, derretir. Snap, v., romper, destrozar, esta-
Smelter, n., fundidor. llar, crujir chasquear.
Smelting, n., fundición. fur- — Snapshot, n., fotografía instan-
;

nace, horno de fundición, alto tánea instantánea. ;

horno. Snatch, v., arrebatar, agarrar.


Smile, n., sonrisa. Sneer, n mofa, escarnio.
,

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Sne] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [SoJ

Sneer, v., mirax {or hablar) con


desprecio ; burlarse (de)
Soda, n., sosa, soda. Caustic —
. sosa cáustica. water, agua
Sneeze, v., estornudar. de soda, agua de Seltz.
Snow, n., nieve. shoe, zueco, Sodium, n., sodio.
zapato para nieves. storm, Sofa, «., sofá.
nevasca, nevada. -wliite, — Soft, a., suave, blando, dulce,
nevado, blanco como la nieve. dúctil, pasado, flojo, fle-
fofo,
Snow, v., nevar. xible. —
goods, tejidos géne- ;

Snub, n., desaire, repulsa. ros {or mercancías) en pieza.


Snub, v., desairar. Soíten, V., ablandar, endulzar,
Snuff, 11., rapé, tabaco en polvo, suavizar, mitigar amortiguar; ;

polvo. box, tabaquera, caja ablandarse, reblandecerse, tem-


de rapé {or polvos). plarse.
So, adv. &
conj., así, así es que, Softness, n., blandura, dulzura,
tal, tan, tanto, tan como, . . . suavidad, ductilidad.
tanto como, por tanto, por lo Soil, 11., terreno, suelo, tierra;
cual, así pues, por consiguiente. abono.
— as to, de modo que. long — Soil, v., ensuciar, emporcar, man-
(a time), tanto tiempo. much, — char.
tanto. —
that, de modo {or Sojourn, n., permanencia, estada,
manera) que, de suerte que. estancia, morada, residencia.
And —
forth (or and on), — Sojourn, v., residir, morar.
y así de lo demás, y así por el Solace, n., consuelo, alivio.
estilo, y así en adelante. If
— —— Sold, a., vendido. —
out, agotado.
si así es. then, con que. — up, liquidado.
far, hasta aquí, hasta ahí, tan Solder (Soldering), n., soldadura.
lejos. Mr. — -and el Sr
, Solder, v., soldar.
Fulano (de tal). [puesto. Soldier, n, soldado, militar.
So-called,a., llamado así, su- Sole, a., único, solo, exclusivo.
Soak, empapar, remojar, mojar,
i;., — (oí exchange), sola, única
humedecer remojarse. (de cambio). — agent, único
Soaking, n., remojo.
;

agente. — única letra de


bill,
Soap, n., jabón. ball, jabon- — cambio. —proprietor, único
cillo, bola de jabón. Mottled {or solo) propietario. rights, —
— jabón jaspeado {or veteado). privilegio exclusivo.
,

Scented —
jabón perfumado. Sole, 11., planta (del pie) suela
Soft — ,

jabón blando. Toilet (del zapato) (ñsh) lenguado.


;

— ,
,

jabón de tocador. Solely, adv.,


;

únicamente, sola-
Soap, v., jabonar, enjabonar. mente, tan sólo.
Soap-boUer, n., jabonero caldera Solicit, v., solicitar, rogar, pre-
para jabón.
;

tender, pedir, buscar. To —


Soap-maker, n., jabonero. orders, buscar pedidos. The
Sober, a., cuerdo, sensato, grave, — ing parties, los solicitantes.
serio sobrio, templado.
; Solicitation, n., solicitación, indi-
Social, a., social, sociable. cación, súplica.
Socialism, n., socialismo. Solicitor, n., abogado, procurador,
Socialist, n., socialista. solicitador. — general, procura-
Society, n., sociedad, compañía. dor general ; ñscal. [sioso.
Sock, n., calcetín, escarpín. Solicitous, a., solícito, deseoso, an-
Socket, n., cuenca, encaje, con- Solid, a., sólido, macizo, firme,
tera. fuerte. —
gold, oro macizo.

550
Sol] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Son

Solidify, v., solidificar, hacer só- (más) antes posible, a {or con)
lido ; volverse sólido. la mayor brevedad posible. —
Solidity, n., solidez, ñrmeza, du- after, luego después, inmediata-
reza. mente después, poco después.
Solitary, a., solitario, retirado, — eror tarde o temprano.
later,
solo, único ;
(of imprisonment) At the — cuanto antes.
est,
incomunicado. Soot, n., hollín.
Solution, n., solución, resolución. Sore, a., delicado, dolorido, malo
To bring to a resolver, — , resentido ; doloroso n., lasti-
;
;

solucionar. madura ; mal, dolor, pena.


Solve, v., desenredar, aclarar, Sorrow, n., pesar, dolor, senti-
resolver, solver disolver. ; miento, tristeza, pena.
Solvency, n., solvencia. Sorry, a.,pesaroso, triste, afligido,
Solvent, a., solvente abonado. apesadumbrado pobre, escaso,

; ;

Solvent, «., disolvente. vil, ruin. To be sentir, ,

Sombre, a., sombrío, obscuro lamentar, doler {imp.). To be


triste.
;

very (or exceedingly) sen- —



,

Some, a., un poco, alguno, algu- tir (lo) en el alma. To be to


nos, cierto(s) algún, algo, hear (or find) saber {or ver) con
unos. —
; ,

body, alguno, alguien. sentimiento {or pesar). We are


—body else, algún otro. how, — — for you, lo sentimos por Vd.
de algún modo. thing, algo, — We are —
for it, lo sentimos.
alguna cosa. thing else, — Sort, n., clase, suerte, género,
otra cosa. —
thing new, cosa especie, caüdad.
nueva, una novedad. ^time, Sort, v., separar, clasificar, dividir,
en algún tiempo, una vez. apartar, escoger. To out, —
— times, algunas veces, a veces, escoger.
una que otra vez. what, algo, — Sorted, a., clasificado.
alguna cosa un poquito, un Sorter, n., separador, escogedor.

;

poco algún tanto.


; where, Sorting, n., escogida, elección,
algún punto, en alguna parte. separación.
— where else, en (alguna) otra
— Sought. See Seek.
parte. To extent, hasta Soul, n., alma.
cierto punto. how or other, — Sound, a., sano, seguro, entero,
de un modo u otro. Are there sólido, recto, cabal, firme. In
any books ? There are — — condition, en buen estado.
Hay libros ? Sí, los hay. Safe and —
sano y salvo, bien
¿
Give me — , déme Vd. unos acondicionado.
,

value of the —
cuantos. goods, el valor de la mercancía
Son, íí., hijo. in-law, yerno. en buen estado {ov en estado
Song, n., canción, cantar, canto. sano)

.

Sold for a vendido por un Sound, v., sonar, tocar (to



,
;

pedazo de pan. An old (fig.), fathom, to feel) sondar, son-


una bagatela. dear (to measure, to probe,
;

Soon, adv., temprano, presto, to try) tantear, tentar.


luego, pronto. er, antes, — Sounding, sonante, sonoro.
a.,
más antes, más bien, más tem- — escandallo.
lead, line, —
prano. As — as, luego que, en sondaleza. plate, plato —
cuanto (que), tan pronto como, hondo {or sopero). See High.
una vez (que), así que. As — Soundly, adv., sanamente, firme-
as possible, cuanto antes, lo mente ;
profundamente.
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Son] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Spe

Souudiiess, n., sanidad, firmeza ;


— zumo de orozuz.
juice, —
fuerza, solidez. fly,cantárida.
Soup, n., sopa. —
ladle, cucharón. Spangle, n., lentejuela.
— tureen, sopera. Spanker, ¡i., (Naut.) bergantina,
Sour, a., agrio, ácido, áspero. .maricangalla.
Source, n., origen, fuente, proce- Spanner, n., llave de pasador,
dencia, manantial, principio. llave de tuerca.
To have from a good — , saber Spar, n., espato (Naut.) berlinga,
;

de buena tinta. percha, botalón.


Sourness, «., acedía, agrio, agrura, Spare, a., disponible, sobrante, de
aspereza. sobra de respeto, de repuesto
;
;

South, a., meridional, austral, del desocupado suplementario, adi-


sur, del mediodía adv., hacia cional escaso.
;

hours, horas —
el mediodía, desde el sur
;

n., de recreo.
;

bed, cama de— •

mediodía, sud. —
America,
;

repuesto {or de sobra). —


Su d- América, América del sur. money, dinero de repuesto [or
South-east, n., sudeste; a., sud- de reserva). time, tiempo —
este, del sudeste, al sudeste. desocupado, horas de descanso,
Southern, a., meridional, austral, ratos perdidos, horas perdidas.
del sur. — stores, pertrechos de respeto.
South-west, n., sudoeste a., sud- ; Spare, t;., (to save) ahorrar, econo-
oeste, del sudoeste, al sudoeste. mizar (to avoid) evitar
; (to ;

SouYenir, n., memoria, prenda de extend) dispensar (to excuse) ;

recuerdo, recuerdo. perdonar, dispensar de (not ;

Sovereign, n., soberano moneda ; to require) no necesitar (not ;

inglesa del valor de veinte che- to hesitate or notice) no reparar


lines. en ;
(to do without) privarse
Sovereignty, n., soberanía. de, pasarse sin. To have

. . .

Sow (pig), n., puerca, marrana. to tener de sobra, sobrar.



,

Sow, v., (to plant) sembrar, Can you this ? ¿ Puede Vd.
esparcir, desparramar. privajse de esto ? No necesita
Sower, sembrador
n., sembra- ; Vd. esto ? To — no ¿
effort, no
dera, máquina para sembrar. perdonar esfuerzo(s).
Sowing, n., sementera, siembra. Sparing, a., escaso, corto, limitado,
— -machine, sembradera, má- frugal, económico, ahorrativo.
quina para sembrar. Spark, n., chispa, centella.
Space, n., espacio, hueco (hollow), Sparkle, v., chispear, centellear,
lugar intervalo
; intersticio
; ;
relucir.
(distance or extent) trecho, Sparkling, a., centelleante, chis-
extension, distancia (time or peante (colour) brillante, vivo
season) tiempo, sazón.
;

espumoso.
;


\\'ine, vino espu-
;

Space, v., espaciar. moso.


Spacious, a., espacioso, vasto, Speak, v., hablar, pronunciar,
amplio, extenso, ancho. decir. To —
for itself, hablar por
Spade, n., azada, azadón, legón. sí (mismo), ser manifiesto, no
Span, n., palmo instante, espa- exigir comentos. To well for, —
cio
;

pequeño de tiempo. hacer honor a. To well of, —


Span, v., medir a palmos exten- ; hacerse lenguas de. So to —
derse sobre amarrar, atar.
; por decirlo así.
Spaniard, n., español. Speaker, n., orador presidente. ;

Spanish, a., español, castellano. Speaking, a., parlante, que habla ;

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Spe] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Spi

n.,habla. — trumpet, bocina ;


Speculator, n., especulador.
portavoz. Speech, n., habla, lenguaje, con-
Spear, n., lanza, venablo, arpón versación ; discurso, oración.
de pesca. See Make.
Special, a., especial, particular, Speed, n., rapidez, velocidad,
extraordinario, singular, ex- presteza, prisa, carrera, dili-
preso, formal. —
charges, gencia, celeridad andar. At
gastos extraordinarios. — full — (engines)
;

a toda má-
make, fabricación especial. — ,

quina, a {or con) toda velocidad,


partner, socio comanditario. a más andar a carrera tendida,
— train, tren especial {or extra-
;

velozmente, a la carrera, a todo


ordinario). correr. With all — a toda

,

Specialise, v., especificar. prisa. Slow (Mech.), con


Specialist, n., especialista. poca máquina.
Speciality, n., especialidad. Speed, v., ayudar, favorecer des- ;

Specially, adv., especialmente, sin- pachar, expedir, acelerar, apre-


gularmente, particularmente, surar, dar prisa.
expresamente. Speedily, adv., rápidamente, veloz-
Specialty, n., especialidad. mente, de prisa, pronto, pronta-
Specie, n., numerario, metálico, mente. As —
as possible,
dinero contante. In en — , cuanto antes, a la mayor
metálico, en moneda sonante, brevedad posible.
en dinero contante. Speedy, a., ligero, veloz, rápido,
Species, «., especie, clase, género, pronto, acelerado.
suerte. Spell, n., turno, tanda ; ensayo ;

Specific, a.,específico expreso,


; período (de tiempo), poco
formal, preciso, especificado, tiempo.
determinado, peculiar. Spell, v., escribir, deletrear. To
Specification, n., especificación, be spelt, escribirse, deletrearse.
presupuesto, condiciones. — Wrongly spelt, mal escrito, es-
form, fórmula de presupuesto. crito mal.
Specify, v., especificar, indicar, Spelling, n., deletreo ; ortografía.
apuntar. Spelter, n., cinc.
muestra, Spend, v., (money or time) gastar,
Specimen,
—modelo,
n.,
tipo, dibujo, ejemplar. copy, consumir, malgastar (time) ;

número de muestra. pasar, ocupar, emplear, inver-


Specious, a., especioso, plausible. tir (to waste time or money)
;

Speckled, a., abigarrado man- gastar, desperdiciar.


chado.
;

Sperm, n., esperma. oil, aceite —


Spectacle, n., espectáculo, osten- de blanco de ballena, aceite de
tación. esperma. whale, —cacha-
Spectacles, n.pl., anteojos, gafas, lote.
lunetas. Spermaceti, n., espermaceti, es-
Spectator, n., espectador. perma de ballena.
Speculate, v., especular, meditar, Sphere, n., esfera, globo, campo,
reflexionar. elemento, ramo (de negocios).
Speculation, n., especulación, es- It is not in our no entra en — ,

peculativa meditación. On nuestro ramo.


— ,
;

por vía de especulación. Spherical, a., esférico.


Speculative, a., especulativo, espe- Spick-and-span, a., flamante, nue-
culador. vo, novísimo.

553
i8a—(1696)
Spi] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Spo

Spice, n., especia saborete.


; — s, mala voluntad. In of, a —
pesar de, a despecho de, no
especiería, especias.
Spider, n., araña. 's
— web, obstante.
telaraña. Spitelul, a., rencoroso, malicioso,
Spigot, n., canilla, espita, llave de malévolo.
fuente, grifo, tapón de espita. Splash, v., salpicar, chapotear.
Spike, n., espigón, clavo largo, Splay, V. achaflanar a., exten-
perno, punta. — clavos para dido, ancho.
, ;

carriles. Railway —
s,

s, clavazón Splendid, a., espléndido, exce-


de ferrocarril. lente, famoso, brillante, magní-
Spike, v., afianzar, clavar (or fico.
sujetar) con espigones, clavar. Splendour, n., esplendor, magni-
Spill, v., derramar, verter. ficencia, brillantez.
Spin, v., hilar girar.
;
Spun Splice, n., empalme.
fabrics, hilados. Fine spun, Splice, v., ayustar, empalmar ;

hilado fino. Fine spun j'arn, unir, juntar.


meollar fino. Home-spun linen, Splint, n., astilla tablilla, tableta.
lienzo casero. To —
out, alar- Splinter, n., astilla.
;

gar, prolongar, durar. Split, a., hendido, rajado. — goods


Spindle, n., huso, broca ;
gorrón, (or splits), (textiles), tela de a
eje, carretel ; (Naut.) pínola, una orilla, tela con una orilla
maza. Governor main — falsa ; split.
árbol del regulador. Split, n., hendedura, división,
Spine, n., espinazo, espina. rompimiento ; orilla falsa.
Spinner, n., hilandero, hilador. Split, v., hender, dividir, partir
Spinning, n., filatura, hilado. — rajar ; estrellar henderse, estre-
;
;

jenny, máquina de hilar algo- llarse, desgarrarse, romperse


dón. —mili, hilandería, telar, estallar. To — the difference,
;

máquina de telar. mule, — partir la diferencia.


telar para hilar algodón. Fine Spoil, v., echar a perder, inutilizar,
— hilado en fino. Machine — (to ruin) arruinar ; (to damage
,

filatura mecánica. -wheel, — or injure) estropear, averiar,


torno de hilar. perjudicar, estragar (to in-
Spinster, n., hilandera (unmar- ; dulge) mimar. To (goods), —;

ried woman) soltera. echar a perder, estropear, ave-


Spiral, a., espiral n., espira riar. To — (fruit), menosca-
hélice.
; ;

barse, pasarse. To (a busi- —


Spire, n., espira ; torre. ness or trade), arruinar, estra-
Spirit, n., espíritu, ánimo, anima- gar, malograr.
ción, humor, valor, energía. Spoke, n., rayo de rueda, radio.
— s, espíritus, licores espirituo- Sponge, n., esponja.
sos. —s of camphor, espíritu Sponge, v., limpiar con esponja
de alcanfor. —
s of turpentine, (fig.) comer (or vivir) de gorra.
;

aceite de trementina, aguarrás. See Shrink.


In good —
s, de buen humor. — Spongy, a., esponjoso, esponjado,
trade, comercio de espirituosos. fofo.
— lamp, lámpara de alcohol. Spool, n., carrete, canilla.
— level, nivel (de burbuja) de Spool, v., encañar, encanillar.
aire. Spoon, n., cuchara, cucharilla.
Spit, n., (for cooking) asador. Salad — , cuchara para la
Spite, n., rencor, despecho, odio. ensalada. Table — , cuchara
554
Spo] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Squ

de mesa, cuchara para sopa. muelle, muellecito (jump) ;

Tea
sert
— cucharilla
, para Des-
cucharilla de postre.
te. salto,
(oí
brinco
water,
(jet)
etc.)
surtidor;

manantial,
;

Spoonful, n., cucharada. fuente. Main--^-, muelle real.


Sport, n., juego, juguete, deporte, — lock, cerradura de golpe.
diversión. — balance, balanza de resorte.
Spot, n., (place) sitio, lugar, — mattress, colchón de muelles.
puesto, punto (spot or dot) ;
— -tide,
• marea viva.
mota, motita, pinta, punto, Spring, w., (jump) saltar, brincar;
lunar, ruedo, puntito (stain) (to come forth) brotar, nacer,
mancha. the en plaza On — ,
;

;
proceder ;
(to rise) subir (a ;

(at once) al punto, en el acto. screw) saltar (a mast, etc.)


To be on the estar sobre el — , rendir ;
(wood or

;

cases) dila-
terreno (or en el mismo sitio, tarse. To
a lock, soltar el
punto or lugar), estar en aquel resorte [or muelle). To from, —
punto, estar en ésa, estar en nacer de, dimanar de, provenir
ésta. The market, el dispo- — de, proceder de, originarse de.
nible. —
prices (or quotations), To —a leak, abrirse una vía
precios de plaza. Egyptian de agua. To up, nacer, —
(cotton) on the algodón de — , brotar, crecer ; subir ; estable-
Egipto, disponible. cerse.
Spot, abigarrar, motear
V., (to Sprinkle, v., rociar polvorear.
manchar, ensuciar.
stain) ted, —
;

Sprout, n., vastago, renuevo,


;

moteado con motas (or moti- ; retoño. —


s, bretones.

tas) (stained) manchado.


;
Spun. See Spin.
Spotless, limpio, puro, sin
a., Spur, n., aguijón, espuela. On
mancha, sin mancilla. the —
of the moment, bajo el
Spout, n., caño, canilla de tonel, impulso del momento, de ca-
espita cuello, pico.
; rrera, de prisa.
Spout, V., salir con ímpetu, bor- Spur, v., espolear, aguijonear,
botar chorrear. avivar, estimular, incitar, ani-
;

Sprain, n., tercedura. mar. To —


on, espolear, agui-
Sprain, v.. torcer. jar, estimular.
Spray, n., rociada, espuma co- ; Spurious, a., espurio, adulterado,
lada, vastago. contrahecho, falsificado, falso.
Spread, n., extensión, expansión — coin, moneda falsa. — arti-
(bed —
) colcha de cama.
;

cle,artículo falsificado. —
Spread, v., tender, extender, alar- stone, piedra falsa.
gar, desplegar esparcir, di- ; Spy, n., espía.
vulgar, propagar, publicar en- ; Spy, v., columbrar espiar. ;

volver extenderse, alargarse,


; Squadron, n., (Nav.) escuadra ;

desplegarse, propagarse, cun- escuadrón.


(I\lil.)

dir, esparcirse, difundirse. To Squander, v., malgastar, disipar,


— abroad, esparcir, divulgar. desperdiciar.
To —(reports), propagar, espar- Square, a., cuadrado, cuadrángulo,
cir, sacar a volar (rumores). cuadrangular (an account) ;

Sprig, n., ramita, pimpollo (tack saldado (quits) corriente, en


or small nail) tachuela sin
;

paz.
;

The account is la — ,

cabeza, puntilla. cuenta está justa {or saldada).


Spring, n., (season) primavera ;
To be —
estar a mano, estar
,

(oí a watch or machine) resorte, corrientes, estar pagados. Three

555
Sqii] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sta

feet —tres pies en


, cuadro. Stagnation, «., estancamiento,
-
— foot, pie cuadrado. — inch, estagnación paralización (de
pulgada cuadrada. measure — los negocios),
;

muerta estación.
medida cuadrada {or de super- Stain, «., mancha, borrón tinte
ficie). —
-root, raíz cuadrada. deslustre, deshonra.
; ;

— 5'ard, (Naut.) verga de vela Stain, v., manchar (dye) colorar,


redonda yarda cuadrada. See


;
teñir ; pintar (cristales). ed
;


Metre. glass, ^idrio coloreado (or pin-
Square, n., cuadro, cuadrado ;
tado).
(place) plaza, manzana de.casas ; Stainless, a., limpio, libre de
escuadra. manchas.
Square, v., cuadrar, formar en Stair, n., escalón, peldaño, esca-
cuadro (to balance) arreglar, lera. Flight of s, tramo de —
;

ajusfar, saldar, hacer el ba- escalera. — carpet, alfombra


lance. To —
accounts, ajusfar de escalera. rod, varilla para
cuentas, arreglar cuentas. To alfombra de escalera. Up s,
— up an account, saldar una arriba. Down s, abajo.
cuenta. Staircase, «., escalera.
Squareuess, n., cuadratura. Stake, n., (post) estaca, poste ;

Squash, v., aplastar, magullar. (mone}', etc.) puesta, apuesta ;

Squeeze, v., apretar, comprimir, (hazard) riesgo, peligro pre-


estrechar, oprimir, chupar es- mio. To be at estar en — ;

trujar. To —
into, encerrar en.
;

juego. To have at arriesgar. —


,

To —
out, hacer salir exprimir. Stake, v., estacar ; (to wager)
,

To —
out of, sacar de.
;

poner, apostar poner en juego ; ;

Squirrel, «., ardilla. (to arriesgar,


risk) exponer.
Stability, n., estabilidad, sohdez, To —everything, en\'idar el
firmeza, constancia, fijeza. resto, aventurarlo todo.
Stable, a., estable, durable, firme, Stale, a., añejo, \'iejo, rancio,
fijo, constante. añejado, desusado deterio-
Stable, n., establo, caballeriza, rado, alterado, pasado. bread,
;


cuadra. pan viejo (or sentado). beer, —
Staff, n., cayado, palo apoyo, cerveza añeja (picada or agria).

;

sostén vara; asta (oí a flag) ; ;


To grow añejarse, enran-
,

(of a firm) personal, empleados. ciarse.


Editorial redacción. — , Stalk, n., tallo, pie, tronco.
Stag, n., ciervo. Stall, n., puesto, tienda, tabla ;

Stage, n., tablado, escenario, (for cattle) pesebre (for selling ;

tablas, escena, teatro (stay, ;


fruit, meat, etc.) puesto, tabla,
degree or progress) parada, tienda ;
(theatre) butaca,
etapa, grado, estado, período, asiento de luneta.
progreso puente. ;
s, trá- — Stamp, n., (impression or mark)
mites, etapas. coach, dili- impresión, marca, señal cuño

; ;

gencia. A
un punto. 3y estampador (postage, etc.)
easy — ,

s, en pequeñas jornadas
;

timbre, estampilla (kind)


sello, ;

(or etapas). suerte,clase, temple, calaña ;

Stagnant, a., (water, etc.) estan- (mark on goods) marca, estam-


cado ;
(trade) postrado, para- pilla. Postage , sello de co- —
lizado. rreos (de cartas oy de franqueo) .

Stagnate, v., estancarse, detenerse; Bill — sello (de letras), papel



,

estax estancado. timbrado. India-rubber


556
Sta] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sta

sello de goma, sello caucho. good, ser válido (or fehaciente).


Receipt — sello de
recibo. To — off, mantenerse a dis-
— s, papel
sellos,
,

sellado. — tancia tomar el largo (ships)


dut3^ derecho de timbre (or
;

estar a la altura de. To over, — ;

sello). — office, oficina de quedar en suspenso. To let


timbre. (a thing) —
over, dejar estar.
Stamp, v., estampar, imprimir, To — out, mantenerse firme,
timbrar (a document) ; sellar, resistir separarse, apartarse
; ;

franquear, estampillar (a let- (a colour or design) resaltar,


ter) marcar (goods). destacarse, estar en reüeve.
Stamping,
;

timbrado, timbre
n., To — out for, insistir en. To
(on marca, estampa,
goods)
;

— together, mantenerse juntos.


letrero. machine, estampa- -
— To — up, levantarse, alzarse,
dor mecánico, máquina de ponerse en pie. To — up for,
perforar. defender, mantener, sostener,
Stand, n., puesto, posición, esta- apoyar sacar la cara por.
ción, situación parada opo- ; ; To — ;

security, salir fiador. To —


sición ; (stall) puesto, mostra- upon, estar colocado sobre. To
dor (platform) plataforma, — upon ceremony, andarse en
tribuna
;

(support or base)
;
cumplimientos. To upon —
estante, mesita, atril, pie, sos- trifles, reparar en fruslerías. To
tén, soporte. To be at a —still, — one's ground, sostenerse.
estar (or quedar) paralizado. How matters el estado en — -,

Stand, V., estar, encontrarse, ha- que hallan los asuntos, el


se
llarse, estar en pie, estar dere- estado actual de las cosas. It
cho ; (to remain) permanecer ;
— s to reason that ya se . . .
,

(liquor, etc.) reposar (to stay) ;


deja comprender que es . . . ,

pararse, detenerse (to cease conforme a razón, es razonable.


or suspend) cesar, suspenderse
;

To —
out to sea, llevar la proa
(to bear or endure), aguantar,
;

al mar. To —
to, insistir en
tolerar, soportar ; (to be sit- atenerse a. To to lose, — ;

uated) estar sito (proofs,


;
exponerse a perder. Let us see
tests)
tar
resistir
(expenses) soportar, car-
; (a loss) sopor- how we
tas.
— , vamos a cuen-
;

gar con (to be maintained) Standard, a., normal, legal, de le}',


sostenerse
;

(a colour) ser firme corriente, regulador. — author,


(to be valid) valer. To
;

— back,
;

autor clásico. gauge, medida —


retroceder mantenerse detrás. de norma entrevia común (de
To —
by, sostener, favorecer
;

ferrocarril).
;


measure, medida
(to help) ayudar, auxiliar (to ;
;

tipo (or patrón). weight, peso ——


abide by) atenerse a, siijetarse legal (or de ley). price, pre-
a ;
(to be present) asistir a, cio regulador. work, obra —
estar presente, presenciar. To maestra [or clásica).
— fast, mantenerse firme. To Standard, n., ley, tipo, patrón,
— a chance, tener probabili- dechado, norma, medida es-
dad(es) arriesgarse. To for, — tandarte. — marco. (for coin),
;

representar, significar, indicar, — (of gold) Gold ley, título.


querer decir solicitar, defen- below the — oro de baja ley.
To — Up to the — de ley a su
; ,

der. montar, in, costar,



, ;

importar. To in with, ayudar. justo punto. not up to the It is


To —
idle, estar parado. To — — de baja ley no tan
, es ; es

557
Sta] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sta

bueno como de costumbre {or — (of), llevar {or coger) la


como la muestra). delantera.
Standing, a., derecho, levantado, Start, v., suscitar
(to raise) (to ;

en pie ;
permanente, estable- frighten) asustar
(to begin) ;

cido, corriente, fijado ;


(colour) comenzar, empezar, principiar ;

firme duradero, constante. originar, iniciar (se) dar co-


— ;

order, orden vigente {or en mienzo a (a train or vehicle)


;

fuerza). -—
orders, reglamento. arrancar, partir
;

(to set out)


— rules, reglas fijas. salir, ponerse en camino
;

(to ;

Standing, (position or rank)


n., sail) hacerse a la vela (to ;

posición {or valor) comercial, tremble) sobresaltarse, estreme-


carácter, crédito (place) puesto, ; cerse, asustarse. To a (or in) — —
sitio, parada ;
(continuance) business, establecerse. To
duración, fecha antigüedad. for, partir, ponerse en camino
Of good —
;

abonado, de mucha para. To — off, salir, partir,


— —
,

cuenta. A house of good ponerse en camino. To out,


una casa sólida. Of old — irse, marcharse. [tida.
antiguo. Starting-point, n., punto de par-
Standstill, n.. parada, alto, des- Startle, sorprender, asustar.
v.,
canso. To be at a quedar — , State, a., de estado, público de ;

parado, no andar (business) lujo n., estado, situación


estar paralizado.
; ;

pompa, aparato. affairs, — ;

Staple, principal, de consumo,


a., negocios de estado. of —
corriente. commodities {or— affairs, estado {or situación) de
goods), géneros de consumo co- los negocios {or asuntos). —
rriente, artículos principales de of the market, estado del mer-
comercio. cado. In a bad en mal — ,


Staple, n., grapa, grampa, cerra- estado, mal acondicionado.
dero, picolete argolla (tex- of trade, estado del comercio.
tiles) hebra, seda, fibra género
;

;
;

In a — to, en estado de. See


{or producto) principal de un Secretary.
país {or lugar). s, efectos — State, v., indicar, decir, exponer,
corrientes, artículos principales manifestar, hacer constar, con-
de consumo materias primas, tar, declarar. —
d, señalado,

;

materias brutas. Long seda establecido, regular, fijado, fijo.


(pelo or fibra) larga. Short
,

— — d salary, sueldo fijo. At the


seda corta. Long d, de hebra — — d time, a la hora señalada
larga. Short d, de hebra — {or fij ada) .

corta. Statement, n., (assertion) aserto,


Star, n., estrella asterisco. ; aserción, constancia, declara-
Starboard, n., estribor. ción, expo.sición, relación (ac- ;

Starch, n., almidón. count) estado (de cuenta), cuen-


Stare, v., mirar de fijo. To — in ta, nota, cuadro, cuenta y razón ;

the face, saltar a los ojos. pormenor, resumen ; situación.


Start, n., (fright) estremecimiento, As per •
— at foot, según el
sobresalto (beginning)
;
co- cuadro al pie.- Average '

mienzo, principio, primer paso, estado {or reparto) de averías.
partida ímpetu, arranque — account,
of estado de
;

(advantage) delantera, ventaja.


;

cuenta. —
of charges, nota {or
To make a comenzar, prin-— , cuenta) de gastos. Detailed —
cipiar. To have (or get) the pormenor^
558
Sta] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ste

Stateroom, n., camarote (de lujo). reemplazar (le). In of, — en


Statesmau, n., estadista, político, lugar de, en vez de.
hombre de estado. Steadily, adv., regularmente, fir-
Station, n., estación punto, sitio, ;
memente.
lugar, paradero apostadero, ; Steadiness, n., firmeza, constancia,
parada, descansadero. Inter- entereza regularidad con-
mediate —
, estación de paso. ducta arreglada.
; ;

Railway —estación del ferro-


, Steady, a., firme, seguro, soste-
carril ;estación férrea. -
nido, cons-
fijo, asegurado ;

master, jefe de estación. See tante arreglado,


; juicioso,
Wireless. asentado, prudente, formal de ;

Station, v., apostar, disponer, vida [or hábitos) arreglada


colocar. —
prices or rates, precios o
Stationary, a., estacionario, firme, cursos sostenidos.
fijo. —engine, máquina fija. Steak. See Beef.
Stationer, n., papelero, librero- Steal, v., robar, hurtar, pillar.
papelero. Steam, n., vapor vaho. By —
Stationery, n., papelería, útiles por [or a) vapor. -engine,
;


(o)' objetos) de escritorio, efectos máquina de vapor. power, —
de papelería. fuerza de vapor. ship —
Statistics, n.pl.,estadística. company, compañía de va-
Statue, n., estatua. pores. —
packet, paquete de
Statute, n., estatuto, ley, decreto. vapor. —
gauge, manómetro
Stave, n., duela, corte, tabla de de vapor. hammer, marti-
tonel. nete de vapor. launch, lan- —
Stave, v., romper, quebrantar,
— cha de vapor. heating, cale- —
destrozar poner duelas. To facción a vapor. To cut off —

;

in, abollar, hundir, meterse, cortar el vapor. To get up


desfondar. To — off, rechazar, producir vapor. To put on all
diferir, dilatar. —
, dar todo el vapor.

To shut
Stay, w., (Naut.) estay (detention) off —
interrumpir el vapor.

,
;

detención (sojourn)
;
perma- With all on, a todo
nencia, estancia, temporada, vapor.
residencia, parada, estada. To Steamer (or Steamship), n., vapor.
make a short hacer una— , Paddle —
vapor de ruedas.

,

corta estancia, pasar una breve Mail vapor-correo. Screw



,

temporada. To make a long vapor de hélice.


,

— permanecer una larga tem-


, Stearic, a., esteárico.
porada. Stearine, n., estearina.
Stay, v., quedarse, detenerse, Steel, n., de acero.
acero a.,
estarse, permanecer, parar, pa- — pen, acero. pluma de
;


rarse, tardar, pasar (proceed- ;
plate, plancha de acero. —
ings) suspender contener. To engraving, grabado en acero.

;


-
away, ausentarse, no parecer. Tempered acero templado
To —
for, aguardar. To at — acero de resorte.
,
;

(or to put up at), parar {or Steelyard, n., romana.


hospedarse) en. Steep, a., escarpado, pendiente.
Stays, n., corsé. Steep, v., empapar, mojar.
Stay-lace, n., cordón de corsé. Steeple, n., campanario.
Stead, n., sitio, lugar, vez. To act Steer, v., navegar, gobernar, guiar
in (one's) —
hacer (sus) veces.
, {or dirigir) el rumbo.
559
Ste] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIOXARY [Sti

Steerage, n., antecámaxa, entre- sealing-wax, barra de lacre.


puente gobierno, dirección. Walking —
bastón.
— ;

passage, pasaje de entre-


,

Stick, v., hundir, fijar, sujetar,


puente. —
passengers, pasa- picar, juntar pegarse, adhe-
;

jeros de antecámara (de proa rirse pararse, detenerse. To


or de bodega). — ;

at, detenerse, pararse en.


Steersman, n., timonel. To —
at it, perseverar, persistir.
Stem, 12., tallo, tronco vastago To —(something) in a book,
popa.
; ;

pegar a un libro. Not to for —


Stem, v., resistir, detener, rendir. ., no reparar en. To fast, —

. .

Stencil, n., patrón. plate, pegarse, adherirse, adherir


patrón, patrón de pintar, letras fuertemente. To in, clavar, —
caladas. picar, encajar; pegar. To —
Steneil, v., marcax (or pintar) con out, sahr, sobresalir ; mante-
un patrón estarcir, pintar con nerse firme, no ceder, resistir.
un modelo calado.
;

To —
to, pegarse, adherirse,
Steno21*apher, n., estenógrafo, ta- atenerse a, mantenerse en. To
quígrafo. — together, mantenerse unidos.
Stenography, n., estenografía, ta- Sticking, í7., adhesivo. plaster,
quigrafía. emplasto {or parche) adhesivo,
Step, «., paso, escalón, peldaño tafetán inglés.
pisada partido, diligencia.
;
s, — ;

Sticky, a., pegajoso, viscoso.


(measures) diligencias, pasos, Stiff, a., tieso, duro, rígido, espeso,
medidas, medios. Foot s, firme, inflexible, fuerte difícil,
huellas. — by — paso a paso. severo tenso, tendido.
;


take — hacer
, ;

To s, diligencias, finish, (of cloth) apresto engo-


dar pasos, tomar medidas, mado (seco or duro).
adoptar {or tomax) un partido, Stiffen, v., atiesar, endurecer,
gestionar. engomar ; afirmarse, atiesarse,
Step, v., dar un paso, avanzar, endurecerse, espesarse.
andar. To —
in, entrar, inter-
— Stiffening, n., (oí cloths) aderezo.
venir. To —
out, salir. To Stiffness, «., tesura, inflexibilidad,
up, subir. rigidez, rigor ; espesura.
Stereoscope, «., estereoscopio. Stigma, n., borrón, mancha, es-
Stereotype, n., estereotipo, clisé. tigma.
— plate, plancha estereotípica, Stigmatise, v., estigmatizar. To
clisé. — as, calificar de.
Stereotype, v., estereotipar, clisar. Still, a., encalmado, quieto, silen-
Sterile," a., estéril. cioso, tranquilo, inmóvil, fijo ;

Sterling, a., esterlina ;


genuino, muerto, inanimado adv., toda- ;

puro, verdadero. Two pounds vía, aun, siempre no obstante, ;

— dos libras esterlinas.


, sin embargo, a pesar de eso
— ;

Stern, n., (Naut.) popa. mas, además. wine, \'ino no


Stevedore, n., estibador. espumoso. more, todavía —
Steward, n., despensero
(ship) ;
más, aun más.
(land) administrador, mayor- Still, n., alambique.
domo. Stillage, n., caballete de blan-
Stewardess, «., administradora ;
quear, pila. On apilado. — ,

camarera, despensera. Stimulant, a. & «., estimulante.


Stick, «., palo, bastón. Drum s, Stimulate, v., estimular, incitar,
palillos de tambor. — of aguijonear, avivar.

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St¡] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [StO

Stimulus, n., estímulo, impulso, — , hacer provisión,


— surtirse.
aguijón, motivo, incentivo. A ship in the s, un buque en
Stingy, a., mezquino, tacaño, las gradas {or en el astillero).
avaro. To take — hacer inventario. el
Live — ganado, ganados. The
,

Stint, v., restringir, limitar, cerce-


nar, acortar, regatear. rolling — material rodante,
,

el
equipo. The working —
,

Stipend, n., estipendio. el el


explotación). —
,

Stipulate, v., estipular, pactar, material (de s,


establecer, acordar, convenir, fondos públicos (or del Estado),
especificar. efectos, valores, acciones. Pub-
Stipulation, n., estipulación, con- lic — valores públicos. Spanish
dición, cláusula, pacto, con- •
s,
,

fondos españoles. book, —


venio. libro de almacén registro de ;

Stir, n., movimiento, actividad, acciones libro de inventario.


;

agitación, animación. —
broker, agente de cambios,
Stir, v., mover, menear agitar, corredor de valores públicos {or
alterar, revolver ; suscitar, ani-
;

acciones) agiotista. certi- —


mar, incitar moverse, agi-
; ficate,
;

título de acciones. —
tarse, apartarse. To get one to exchange, bolsa (de valores).
— from, poder apartar(le) — jobber, agiotista, —jobbing,
{or moverle) de. To —up, agiotaje. —
market, mercado
conmover, animar, excitar, de acciones. —
list, cotización
aguijonear, despertar. de bolsa. —
operations, opera-
Stirrup, n., estribo. ciones de rentas. -taldng, —
Stitch, n., puntada, punto. Back inventario. See Railway.
— pespunte. Cross punto — Stoclí, v., proveer, abastecer,
,

cruzado. Chain- punto de — ,

surtir, llenar acopiar tener


— , ; ;

cadena. Hem- dobladillo , en almacén, traer.


de ojo. Stockholder, n., accionista.
Stitch, v., coser, unir. Stocking, n., media. Knit — s.
Stitching, n., pespunte, costura. medias de punto. Silk — s,
Stock, n., surtido, fondo, provi- medias de seda.
sión fondos públicos, valores,
; Stocks, n.pl., valores públicos,
acciones ganado ;
cepo, caja, ; acciones gradas (for ships)
;

mango, cubo (oí goods) exis-


; Stoker, n., fogonero.
tencia, surtido, saldo, depósito, Stomach, n., estómago.
efectos existentes. Dead — Stone, n., piedra (weight) peso de ;

mercancías {or inven- efectos) catorce libras (oí fruit) hueso,


dibles. In —
en almacén, en
, cuesco, pepita. To leave no
;


existencia, existente, en el unturned, no dejar piedra por
surtido. Joint capital {or — , mover, hacer todo lo posible.
fondo) social, capital total. Stoneware, n., objetos de barro,
Joint —
compan}', sociedad por cacharro de barro.
acciones, sociedad anónima. -
Stool, n., banquillo, taburete,
in hand, mercancías en alma- escabel.
cén, mercancías disponibles, el Stoop, v., encorvarse, combarse,
disponible, las existencias en el bajarse humillarse, condescen-
almacén. —
in trade, mercan- der.
;

cías en almacén, fondos de Stop, n., parada, coto, término ;

comercio, mercancías dispo- (pause) pausa, alto (interrup- ;

nibles en almacén. To lay in a tion) interrupción, detención.

561
Sto] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Str

suspensión retarda-
; dilación, Storing, n., almacenaje. —
ción, retardo oposición (hin-
; ;
charges, gastos de almacenar.
drance) obstáculo punto. To Storm, n., temporal, tempestad,
put a —
to, poner coto (or
;

tormenta, borrasca, vendaval.


término) a suspender, termi-
; Stormy, a., borrascoso, tempes-
nar, hacer cesar, paralizar, tuoso tumultuoso, violento.
;

arrestar. Story, n., historia, cuento (lie) ;

Stop, V., (to keep back) detener, mentira ; anécdota ;


(room or
retener, parar, hacer cesar, sus- floor) piso, alto. To make a
pender, diferir cortar, inter- ; long — short, en suma, en re-
ceptar (a leak, etc.) tapar,
; sumidas cuentas.
cerrar parar (se), detenerse. To
; Stout, a., fornido, robusto, fuerte,
be ped, estar parado, hallarse vigoroso.
suspendido. To an order, — Stout, n., cerveza fuerte.
suspender un pedido. To Stove, n., estufa hornillo, bra- ;

payment, suspender los pagos. See Cooking.


sero.
To —up, tapar, cerrar. To — Stow, v., ordenar, colocar, poner,
(someone) from .... impedir. hacinar (in a ship) estibar,
To — the current, estancar la
;

arrumar, abarrotar. To in —
corriente. bulk, arrumar a bulto.
Stop-gap, n., abarrote. Stowage, n., colocación, depósito ;

Stoppage, n., obstrucción, deten- (in a ship) estiba, arrumaje.


ción, embarazo, impedimento ;
IBroken —
abarrotes, madera ,

retención paralización, sus-


; de estiba.
pensión (de pagos), entorpeci- Straight, a., recto, derecho ; justo,
miento, estancamiento ;
pausa, equitativo,correcto franco ; ;

interrupción. [taco. exacto adv., directamente, en


;

Stopper, n., tarugo, tapón boza, ; línea recta, en derechura, en


Stop-valve, n., válvula de toma. orden, francamente.
Stop-watelí, n., reloj de segundos Straighten, v., enderezar, poner
muertos. derecho, arreglar.
Storage, n., almacenaje, bodegaje, Straightforward, a., recto, hon-
depósito, acumulación. racío, franco, sincero.
Store, n., copia, abundancia, aco- Straightness, n., rectitud, dere-
pio, provisión ;
(place) almacén, chura.
depósito, bodega, tienda re- Strain, n., tensión, estiramiento
serva. —
s, pertrechos, equipos,
;

(style or manner) estilo, tono,


;

víveres, provisiones muni- ; sentido (race) raza, linaje


; ;

ciones, bastimentos almacén, (sprain) torcedura, contorsión.



;

depósito, tienda. In en , In this —


en este sentido, por
,

almacén en reserva.
; este estilo.
Store, V., surtir, proveer, abas- Strain, z;., estirar, torcer (to filter) ;

tecer, siministrar almacenar colar filtrarse, colarse esfor-


atesorar, acumular, guardar
; ;

;
zarse. To
;


every nerve, hacer
;

tener en reserva. cuanto en mano.


(esté) (su)
Store-keeper, n., guardaalmacén, To — a point, hacer un esfuerzo ;

jefe de depósito almacenista, hacer una excepción (honrosa).


To —
;

tendero, comerciante (Naut.) ;


cansarse,
oneself, esfor-
pañolero. zarse.
Store-room, n., despensa ;
pañol Strainer, n., colador, coladera,
(de víveres). coladero, pasador, filtro.

562
Strl ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Str

Strait, estrecho,
a., angosto ;
validez ; fortaleza, firmeza, con-
rígido estrecho.
; n., sistencia ;resistencia (of mater-
Straiten, v., acortar, limitar (to ials). On the -
— of, en
tighten) angostar, cercenar (fig.) ;
;

virtud de. To gain — , robuste-


estrechar, incomodar, poner en cerse, afirmarse.
apuro. In —
ed circumstances, Strengthen, v., fortalecer, fortifi-
apurado reducido a estrechez.
; car, robustecer, confirmar, refor-
Strand, n., (shore) costa, playa ;
zar, afianzar reforzarse. ;

(oí a rope, etc.) cabo, hebra, Strenuous, a., estrenuo, vigoroso,


ñbra, filamento. activo, enérgico, persistente,
Strand, v., embarrancar, encallar, fuerte.
varar, echarse sobre (pr en) Stress, n., fuerza, entidad, impor-
la costa (fig.) quedarse des- tancia, valor, influencia; acento.
amparado.
;

To lay — on, dar importancia


Strandini?, n., varada. a, insistir en. Through — of
Strange, «., extraño, singular, weather, por el temporal, a
raro, extraordinario (unknown ;
causa de un temporal.
or foreign) desconocido, ex- Stretch, n., extensión, estirón, es-
tranjero. To think it — fuerzo. At a de una tirada. —

,

extrañar. To be to no . . . , Stretch, w., estirar, extender, alar-


conocer. gar, tender alargarse, exten-
;

Strangeness, n., extranjería ex- derse, estirarse, dar de sí. To


trañeza.
;


out, extender, estirar, alar-
Stranger, n., forastero, descono- gar extenderse, prolongarse,
cido, extranjero. He is a to — ;

estirarse. To — a point, hacer


me, me es desconocido. un esfuerzo {or una excepción).
Strap;, w., correa, tira, faja, banda, Strict, a., estricto, rígido, rigiiroso,
precinta. Leather correa — , exacto, terminante. In — con-
{fir banda) de cuero. fidence, bajo la mayor reserva.
Strap, v., liar, fajar, atar con Strictly, adv., rigurosamente,
correas, precintar. exactamente, estrictamente, en-
Stratagem, n., estratagema. teramente, con rigor, puntual-
Strategy, n., estrategia. mente, en un todo. speaking, —
Straw, n., paja. hat, sombrero — (hablando) en rigor en justi-

;

de paja. Not to care a no , cia, hablando rigurosamente.


dársele un comino [or ardite). Strictness, n., exactitud, puntuali-
— colour, color de paja, pajizo. dad, severidad, rigor.
Strawberry, n., fresa. Strilte, n., huelga. To Ije (or to go)
Stray, a., extraviado. A — lot, on — estar (or declararse) en

,

una partida aislada. huelga. 500 men are on


Stray, i»., descarriarse, extraviarse, huelgan 500 hombres.
perder el camino. Strike, v., (to hit) golpear, pegar,
Strealí, «., raya, lista ;vena. herir (to print) imprimir
;
(to ;

Strealty, a., rayado, veteado, surprise) chocar, sorprender ;

abigarrado. (to sobrecoger


startle) (to ;

Stream, n., corriente, flujo ; río, occur to one) ocurr írsele, figu-
arroyo, torrente. rársele ; arriar, calar ;
(the
Stream, v., correr, manar fluir. hour) dar, sonar (to beat)
Street, «., calle. — car, coche de
;

batir (to go on ), — ;

declararse
tranvía tranvía. ; en huelga.
;

It s me, se — me
Strength, n., fuerza, vigor, virtud. ocurre, se me figura según ; me
563
Str] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Stn

parece, a mi juicio. To a (or — vivamente, rigurosamente ; con


the) bargain, cerrar el trato, violencia, con solidez. To
contratar, concertar, convenir.

adxdse or recommend acon- — ,

To against (to collide), dar sejar {or recomendar) encareci-


en, estrellarse contra, chocar damente (mucho or \ivamente).
con. To —
on (or out), borrar, Strop, n., suavizador, asentador
rayar, cancelar. To a ba- — de navajas.
lance, hacer el balance. Structure, n., construcción ; es-
Striker, n., golpeador (workman ;
tructura, hechura.
on strike) huelguista. Struggle, n., esfuerzo, contienda,
Striking, a., patente, evidente, disputa, lucha. To have a
notable, vivo, extraordinario. (hard) —
to get, tener que
String, «., cordón, bramante, hilo, esforzarse mucho para obtener ;

pita, cinta, cordel, cuerda obtener a duras penas.


hilera fibra
; ristra ;(of
;

Struggle, v., luchar. To to ... — ,

onions). esforzarse {or trabajar) para.


String, v., encordar ensartar, ; Stubborn, a., obstinado, terco,
enhilar, encordelar enhebrar ; ;
testarudo.
atar con bramante. Stubbornness, n., obstinación, ter-
Stringency, n., estrechez, escasez, quedad.
se\-eridad. Stud, n., botón (de camisa), polea ;

Stringent, a., estricto, severo, (oí horses) yeguada, caballada.


riguroso, tirante, estancado. Set oí —
s, botones, botonadura.

Strip, n., tira, faja, jirón. Student, n., estudiante, discípulo.


Studio, n., estudio, taller (de un
Stripe, «., raya, lista,
Stripe, v., rayar. —banda.
d, listado, artista) .

rayado, a {or de) listas. See Studious, a., estudioso, cuidadoso,


Shiriing. solícito, diligente.
Strive, v., procurar ; esforzarse Study, n., estudio, instrucción ;

(por or para), esmerarse (en or (room) estudio, gabinete.


para), empeñarse en. Study, v., estudiar, preocuparse
Stroke, n., golpe (of an oar) ;
de, examinar, idear, proyectar.
remada ; (of a piston) curso Stuff, «., material, tela, tejido ;

{or carrera) ; (touch) toque, (waste or rubbish) desechos,


pincelada acción eficaz, ha- desperdicios.
zaña éxito.
;
;

A good — of Stuff, v., (tohenchir, llenar


fill) ;

business, un buen negocio, un (to fill to pad) colmar,


up,
famoso negocio . Not a — of rellenar (to fill up, to cram)
;

business, (ni) una sola opera- tapar, atascar.


ción. Stuffing, v., (cramming) atesta-
Strong, a., fuerte, vigoroso, ro- dura (padding) relleno.
busto, activo, eficaz, poderoso,
;

Stumble, v., tropezar. To upon, —


vehemente, (material) resistente tropezar con.
— colours, colores fuertes {or Stumbling-block, n., tropiezo,
\'ivos). —
(market), activo, obstáculo.
animado, robusto. box, — Stump, «., tocón; (stock) cepa;
cofre fuerte. bodied wine,— (stem) troncho ; (tooth —
vino de mucho cuerpo. raigón.
Strongly, adv., fuertemente, enér- Stun, v., aturdir.
gicamente, con energía (earn- ; Stupid, a., estúpido, insensato,
estly) encarecidamente, mucho. necio, craso.

564
Stu] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sub

Stupidity, n., estupidez, tontería. Submit, v., someter, sujetar, pre-


Sturdy, a., fuerte, robusto, vigo- sentar, referir ; (to give way)
roso. someterse, sujetarse, confor-
Sturgeon, n., esturión. marse. To —
to ... someterse ,

Style, n., (way or manner) estilo, a, avenirse a {or con), confor-


manera, modo (class or kind)
;
marse con, resignarse {or suje-
género, tipo, clase, gusto ;
(title) tarse) a.
razón (social), denominación, Subordinate, a., subordinado, in-
firma, rubro (Argentine). After ferior.
(or in) the —
por el estilo de.
of, Subscribe, v., subscribir, suscribir ;
Under the —
bajo la razón
of, subscribirse por {or con) abo- ;

social {or denominación) de. narse a (a paper or club, etc.).


— of firm, razón social. of — — d, suscrito, abonado.
address, título, apellido, trata- Subscriber, n., subscriptor, sus-
miento encabezamiento ante-
; ; criptor (to a book or paper)
;

firma. abonado (undersigned)


;
fir-
Style, v., intitular, nombrar. mante.
Stylish, a., elegante, a la moda. Subscription, n., subscription, sus-
Stylograph, n., estilógrafo. cripción abono.
;

Sub-ageut, «., sub-agente. Subsequent, a., subsiguiente, pos-


Subdue, v., sojuzgar, sujetar, terior.
dominar. Subsequently, adv., subsiguiente-
Subject, a., sujeto, propenso, ex- mente, después, más tarde.
puesto. —
to, sujeto {or ex- Subside, v., calmarse, minorar,
puesto) a, con sujeción a. To disminuir, aflojar ir a menos,
be — to, estar {or ser) sujeto a ;
bajar, rebajar.
;

(speaking of prices, discounts, Subsidize, v., subvencionar.


terms, etc.) entenderse con Subsidy, n., subsidio subvención. ;

(liable to damage, loss, etc.) Substance, n., substancia, materia,


estar expuesto a (sufrir) (to hacienda, bienes (gist) subs-
require) necesitar. to altera- — ;

tancia, contenido. To have


;

tion, susceptible de variación. very little —


ser poco fuerte

,

to deterioration, expuesto a {or sóUdo).


deterioro. Substantial, a., substancial, sólido,
Subject, n., sujeto, asunto, ma- fuerte, material adecuado.
teria, particular asignatura;
— allowance, una indemniza-
;

(in classes, etc.) subdito (of ción adecuada.



;

a king). To drop the dejar Substantiate, v., comprobar, esta-


el asunto. On the of, con — ,

blecer, verificar, justificar, hacer


respecto a, tocante a, sobre. valer, mantener.
Subject, v., sujetar, someter Substitute, n., substituto, susti-
(to expose) exponer, arriesgar.
;

tuto. To find a —
for (or to be
Subjection, n., sujeción. a — for), reemplazar (a).
Subjoin, v., adjuntar, juntar, Substitute, v., siibstituir, sustituir,
agregar, añadir al fin. ed, — suplir, reemplazar.
adjunto, al pie. Substitution, n., substitución ; re-
Sublet, v., subarrendar. emplazo.
Submarine, a., submarino. Subterfuge, n., subterfugio, efugio.
Submerge, v., sumergir, zambullir. Subtle, a., sutil, astuto ; hábil.
Submission, n., sumisión, some- Subtract, v., substraer, apartar,
timiento rendimiento.
; separar.

565
Sub] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sui

Subtraction, «., substracción. poner) demanda (a) ;


poner {or
Suburb, n., suburbio, arrabal, seguir) pleito (a) rogar, pedir,
barriada. suplicar. To —
at law, enta-
;

Succeed, v., suceder (to be suc- blar(le) demanda, poner(le)


cessful) salir bien, salir con, sa-
;

pleito, procesar. To for, —


lir, prosperar, lograr (lo), ser demandar judicialmente, pedir
afortunado. To — in getting en juicio.
(or obtaining), conseguir ob- Suet, n., sebo, grasa.
tener. To —
in selling, lograr
;

Suffer, v., sufrir, padecer ; (to


(acertar or alcanzar) vender. •
bear) soportar, tolerar, aguan-
He —
ed his father, sucedió a tar perder (to allow) per-
su padre.
;

mitir, admitir. To
;

from, —
Succeeding, a., subsiguiente ; fu- sufrir {or padecer) de, resen-
turo. tirse de.
Success, n., suceso, salida, for- Suffice, v., bastar, ser suficiente ;

tuna, ventaja, éxito, buen satisfacer.


éxito, prosperidad, felicidad. Sufficient, a., suficiente, bastante,
Without — , infructuosamente, satisfactorio. To be for, —
sin conseguirlo. We wish ser suficiente para, bastar a.
you every —
hacemos votos, Suffocate, v., sofocar, apagar,
por la prosperidad de Vd. {or ahogar sofocarse, ahogarse.
;

de su casa de Vd.) deseamos Suffrage, n., sufragio.


que le vaya a Vd. bien.
;

Sugar, n., azúcar. —


cañe, caña
Successful, a., dichoso, afortvmado, de azúcar. Cañe azúcar de—

,

feliz, próspero que ha salido caña. Loaf azúcar de pilón.


bien. To be tener buen
;

— — ,

loaf, pilón de azúcar. Lump



.

éxito, bien, conseguirlo,


salir terrón de azúcar. Raw (or

,

componérselas ser coronado moist) cogucho azúcar en



; , ;

de éxito. bruto. Coarse azúcar mas-


Successfully, adv., felizmente, prós- cabado. — shares, acciones
,

peramente, con felicidad. azucareras. — bowl (or basin),


Succession, n., sucesión (acces- azucarero. Beet (root) —
sion) sucesión, derecho de suce-
;

azúcar de remolacha. candy, —


sión advenimiento al trono. azúcar cande {or piedra). of —
In —
;

, por turno. lead, azúcar de plomo. beet, —


Successive, a., sucesivo. remolacha. —
mili, ingenio
Successor, n., sucesor. {or trapiche) de azúcar. Brown
Succumb, v., sucumbir, morir ;
— azúcar moreno.
,

quedar rendido. Suggest, v., sugerir, proponer,


.Such, a., tal, igual, semejante, indicar, aconsejar.
cierto pron., tal, aquel. a — Suggestion, n., sugestión, indica-
;

man, tal hombre. — as, el que, ción, proposición. On the of, —


los que, lo que. por indicación de. [sugiere.
Suck, v., chupar. Suggestive, a., sugerente, que
Suction, n., succión. pump, — Suit, n., petición, solicitación ;

bomba aspirante aspirante. ; (law) causa, pleito (of clothes) ;

Sudden, a., repentino, súbito, vestido, traje terno (S. A.)


; ;flus,
pronto. flux (Mexico & Cuba) (set)
Suddenly, adv., de repente, repen- juego, colección. at — ;

law,

tinamente, súbitamente. proceso, pleito. To bring a
Sue, v., perseguir, entablar {or (law), incoar una demanda
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Sui] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sup

judicial. To institute a — Sun, n., sol.


instruir causa. — of clothes, Sunday, n., domingo.
vestido complete. Sundial, n., reloj de sol, cuadrante.
Suit, v., convenir, agradar, aco- Suu-dried, a., secado al sol.
modar adaptar
; venir, ajus-
; Sundries, n.pl., diversos, varios ;

tarse, sentar, caer [or venir) gastos diversos.


bien. líit —
s your convenience, Sundry, a., varios, diversos, mu-
si le conviene. chos, diferentes. expenses, —
Suitable, a., conveniente, a propó- gastos diversos.
sito, conforme, adecuado, idó- Sunshade, n., quitasol, sombrilla.
neo, apropiado, acepto. To be Superannuated, a., imposibilitado,
— convenir, ser conveniente.
, viejo ;anticuado, añejo.
Suitableness, n., conveniencia, Superb, a., soberbio, magnífico,
conformidad, igualdad. espléndido.
Suite, n., serie, juego séquito, ; Supercargo, n., sobrecargo.
tren vivienda.
; Superficial, a., superficial, apa-
Suitings, n., casimir género para ;
rente.
trajes (de hombres) (S.A.) Superfine, a., superfino.
cortes para ternos. Cotton
;

— Superfluity, n., superfluidad, de-


casinetes (South and Central masía.
America). Wool casimires. — Superfluous, a., superfluo, so-

,

Sulphate, n., sulfato. of lead brante, inútil, excusado. We


sulfato de plomo. of ammo- — think (or deem) it almost to —
nia, sulfato de amoníaco. say (or to add), casi creemos
Sulphite, 71., sulfito. excusado decir huelga decir;

Sulphur, n., azufre. [or agregar).


Sulphurate, v., azufrar. Superintend, v., vigilar, celar,
Sulphuric acid, n., ácido sulfúrico. presenciar ; cuidar ; dirigir (to
Sum, n., suma, importe, cantidad, manage)
monto total, resumen. The Superintendence, n., superinten-
— ;

and substance of (the affair), dencia, inspección.


el alma (de la cuestión) en Superintendent, n., superinten-

;

resumidas cuentas. Total dente.


importe total. For a certain Superior, a., superior, mejor n.,
— agreed upon, por cierta superior. To be to, ser — ;

cantidad alzada. superior a, superar a, sobre-


Sum, v., sumar, compendiar. To pujar.
— up, sumar, recapitular, re- Superiority, n., superioridad, ex-
sumir, contar. celencia, preeminencia.
Sumach, n., zumaque. Supersede, v., sobreseer, reempla-
Summary, sumario
a., n., suma- ; zar ; campar sobre.
rio, resumen, suma, compendio. Supervene, v., sobrevenir, ocurrir,
Summer, a., estival, de verano ;
supervenir, seguir inmediata-
n., verano, estío. mente.
Summit, n., cima, cumbre. Supervise, v., inspeccionar, revis-
Summon, v., citar convocar, tar, vigilar.
llamar (a meeting).- To to
;

— Supervision, n., inspección, direc-


appear, emplazar {or notificar) ción, superintendencia.
para que comparezca. Supervisor, n., sobrestante, ins-
Summons, n., citación, emplaza- pector, superintendente.
miento, requerimiento. Supper, n., cena.
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Sup] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Sur

Supplant, v., suplantar, deshancar, —


He is d to be rich, es tenido
reemplazar. por rico. It is to be d, es de —
Supple, a., flexible, blando, dócil. suponer [or creer).
Supplement, «., suplemento, al- Supposing, conj., suponiendo, sup-
cance. ongamos. —
that, dado caso
Supplement, v., ampliar (a letter), que, en caso que.
añadir a. Supposition, n., suposición, su-
Supplementary, a., suplemental, puesto, conjetura.
suplementario, adicional. Suppress, v., suprimir, sofocar,
Suppleness, n., flexibilidad, blan- ahogar, detener.
dura. Suppression, n., supresión.
Supplier, n., proveedor, fabricante, Supremacy, n., supremacía.
suministrador. Supreme, a., supremo.
Supply, n., surtido, provisión, Surcharge, n., sobrecargo, recargo,
abastecimiento, oferta. Sup- sobrepeso.
plies, abastos, víveres, pro\a- Surcharge, v., sobrecargar, recar-
siones, pertrechos. Fresh — gar, cargar con exceso.
nuevas llegadas. To lay in Sure, a., seguro, cierto, conven-
a (fresh) —
abastecerse.
,
— cido, firme. I am (or feel) —
and demand, (la) oferta y (la) estoy seguro. It — is , es seguro,
demanda. es cierto. To make — asegurar,
Supply, v., suministrar, suplir, cerciorar. To make
,

— of,
proveer, surtir, dar, llenar dar asegurarse de, apoderarse de.
abasto a, abastecer, facilitar.
;

He is — to gain, no puede dejar


To — up), llenar, reempla-
(fill de ganar, no puede menos de
zar. To —
oneself, surtirse, ganar, de seguro que ganará.
proveerse. To —
with, proveer To be on —
grounds, ir sobre
(surtir or abastecer) de sumi- seguro. To be —
to, no faltar,
nistrar, dar. To be (already)
;

no dejar de. It is — to be,


supplied, hallarse surtido (fr seguramente será.
socorrido). Surely, adv., seguramente, cierta-
Support, n., apoyo, sostén, pro- mente, de seguro, a buen
tección. In —
of, en apoyo {ov seguro, de cierto, sin duda.
favor) de ; para apoyar [or Sureness, n., certeza, seguridad.
sostener) Surety, n., seguridad, fianza, cau-
.

Support, v., soportar, llevar (a ción ; fiador. To be for,—


loss, etc.) (to hold up) sos-
;
salir fiador de ; responder de.
tener, mantener (to stand or
; Surface, sobrefaz.
n., superficie,
abide) soportar, sufrir, tolerar ; Surgeon, cirujano.
n.,
(to back up) apoyar, asistir, Surgery, n., cirugía.
amparar, ayudar (an asser- ; Surgical, a., quirúrgico.
tion or claim) probar, hacer Surmise, íí., conjeturar, suponer.
valer ;defender. To be ed — Surmount, v., vencer, superar.
by, descansar sobre ser sos- ; Surname, n., apellido.
tenido por. Surpass, v., sobresalir, exceder,
Supportable, a., soportable, lleva- superar (to excel)
; descollar
dero, tolerable. sobre.
Supporter, n., partidario, defensor, Surplus, n., sobrante, exceso, de-
protector, adicto. masía, sobras, repuesto supe-
Suppose, v., suponer, creer, ima- rávit. —
stock, existencias en
;

ginarse. It is —
d, se cree (que). demasía, saldo, sobras.
568
Sur] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Swa

Surprise, sorpresa, admiración,


«., (touchy). — to, susceptible
asombro. To take by sobre- — de.

,

coger. To (our) great con Suspect, v., sospechar, recelar,


gran sorpresa (nuestra).
,

dudar de, desconfiar de. I —


Surprise, v., sorprender, causar that . se me ñgura que,
. . ,

sorpresa (to take unawares)


;
supongo que.
coger desprevenido, sobrecoger. Suspend, v., suspender, colgar ;

To be d, —
extrañar, admi- interrumpir, cesar, parar (to
rarse. postpone) aplazar. To pay- — ;

Surprising, a., sorprendente, ex- ment, suspender los pagos.


traño, maravilloso. — ed (business), paralizado.
Surrender, n., rendición, entrega, Suspenders, n.pl., tirantes.
abandono, renuncia, dejación, Suspense, n., suspensión, sus-
sumisión, cesión (de bienes). penso, incertidumbre. In —
— oí estate (or bankruptcy), en suspenso, parado, incierto.
cesión de bienes. To keep in — , mantener en
Surrender, v., rendir, entregar, suspenso, dejar en la incerti-
traspasar, ceder, hacer dejación dumbre.
(cesión or abandono) de, aban- Suspension, n., suspensión (de
donar, renunciar a ceder, pagos), interrupción, cesación.
rendirse, entregarse.
;

— bridge, puente colgante {or


Surround, v., rodear, circundar, de suspensión).
cercar. To - —
\\'ith, rodear de. Suspicion, n., sospecha(s), recelo,
Surrounding, a., circunvecino. desconfianza. To be above — •,

Surtax, 11., sobretasa. estar sobre toda sospecha. To


Survey, «., inspección, reconoci- excite (to awaken or give rise
miento, examen, \dsta, peri- to) —dar lugar a [or despertar)
,

taje ;
(of land) apeo, deslinde ;
sospechas.
plano medición. To make (or Suspicious, a., (suspecting) suspi-

;

hold) a hacer una inspección,


, caz, desconfiado, receloso ( ;

levantar un plano. looking) sospechoso.


Survey, v., mirar reconocer, ; Sustain, v., sostener, sustentar,
inspeccionar, examinar levan- ; mantener (to support) sopor-
;

tar un plano (land) apear, ;


tar, resistir, apoyar, afianzar ;

medir, deslindar (las tierras). (to stand) soportar, resistir, car-


Surveying, n., inspección, recono- gar con ; (to sufter or tolerate)
cimiento (oí land) agrimen- sostener, sufrir, tolerar, aguan-
sura. — ;

fees, honorarios de tar. To —


a (or the) loss, sufrir
perito, gastos de peritaje, dere- {or padecer) una pérdida,
chos de inspección. cargar con la pérdida.
Surveyor, n., (of land) agrimensor, Sustenance, n., sostenimiento,
apeador sobrestante, super-
; sustento, mantenimiento, ma-
intendente inspector, perito
; ;
nutención, subsistencia.
vista (of Custom House). Swallow, n., golondrina.
Survival, n., supervivencia. Swallow, v., tragar, engullir. To
Survive, v., sobrevivir (a) vivir ;
— up, tragar, absorber, consu-
más que. mir, llevarse.
Survivor, n., superviviente náu- ; Swan, n., cisne.
frago salvado. Swarm, v., enjambrar, hormi-
Susceptible, a., susceptible, impre- guear, multiplicar.
sionable, sensible, quisquilloso Swatch, n., atado, mazo.
569
Swa] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tab

Sway, v., mandar, gobernar, do- To bein full —


, estar en plena

minar ladearse, inclinarse.


; actividad {or operación).
Swear, v., jurar tomar {or pres- Swing, v., balancear, mover, osci-
tar) jm"amento. To
;

— in, hacer lar, columpiarse.


prestar juramento (a). To — on Switch, 11., varilla, vara (rail.) ;

oath, tomar juramento. See aguja, carril movible; (electric)


Sworn. conmutador. —
es, cambiavía,
Sweat, v., sudar ; resudar ;
(to aguja.
exploit) explotar. Switch, v., varear desviar ;
;

Sweater, n., camiseta sweater ; ;


mudar de un circuito a otro.
(of labour) explotador. Switchboard, n., tablero de con-
Sweating, n., transpiración (of ;
mutadores eléctricos.
labour) explotación. Swivel, w., alacrán, eslabón colisa. ;

Sweep, «., barredura, vuelta, giro ;


Sword, n., espada.
alcance destrucción. To make Sworn, a., jurado, declarado.
a clean —
;

of, dejar desprovisto. — broker, corredor jurado.


Sweep, y., barrer llevar, arrebatar. Syllable, n., sílaba.
To — ;

away, arrebatar, arras- Symbol, «., símbolo.


trar, llevarse hacer desapa-
; Symmetry, n., simetría.
recer. Sympathetic, a., simpático.
Sweeper, n., barrendero. Carpet Sympathize, v., simpatizar, com-
— escoba mecánica para barrer
, padecerse, sentir tomar parte
— ;

alfombras. (en). To with, convenir,


Sweeping, a., vigoroso, general. armonizarse, ajustarse (to
— s, barreduras. condole) compadecerse de (a
;

Sweet, a., dulce, suave. scent, — market) seguir los movimientos


;

olor suave. —
meats, dulces, de.
confituras. Sympathy, n., simpatía, pésame,
Sweeten, v., dulzurar, azucara^, condolencia. Our deepest ^,
suavizar. nuestro sentido pésame.
Sweetness, n., dulzura suavidad. ; Symptom, n., síntoma, indicio.
Swell, v., hinchar, inflar aumen- ; Syndicate, n., sindicato, junta de
tar, elevar, hacer crecer, engro- síndicos.
sar hincharse, elevarse, crecer.
; Syphon. See Siphon.
Swift, a., veloz, rápido, ligero, Synopsis, n., sinopsis, sumario.
acelerado, pronto. sailing, — Syren. See Siren.
velero, veloz. Syringe, n., jeringa.
Swiftness, n., velocidad, celeridad, Syrup, n., jarabe.
ligereza, rapidez. System, n., sistema, método.
Swim, v., nadar. Railway — , sistema (or red) de
Swimming, n., natación. ferrocarriles.
Swindle, n., estafa, trampa. Systematic(al), a., sistemático,
Swindle, v., estafar, petardear, metódico.
trampear.
Swindler, n., estafador, trampista, Table, n., mesa (list) tabla,
timador, petardista. matrícula. Time
;

— horario.

,

Swindling. See Swindle. — cloth,mantel. cover,


Swine, n., cerdo, puerco, marrano, sobremesa cubremesa (Amer.).
cochino. — ;

adamascado. Damask
linen,
Swing, n., columpio oscilación, ;
— linen, de mesa ada-
lienzo
balanceo; actividad, operación. mascado. — spoon, cuchara de
570
Tab] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tak

mesa, cuchara de sopa. — volver a tomar, tomar de nuevo.


service, vajilla. —spoonful, To —care, tener cuidado, cui-
cucharada. To turn the — dar, ser cuidadoso. To care —
s,
cambiarse las tornas, volverse to, tener cuidado de. To care —
la suerte. not to, tener cuidado de no,
Tablet, «., tableta ; pastilla. guardarse de. To down, —
Tabling, n., damasco, alemanisco. bajar (to write) escribir, poner
Tabular, a., tabular, cuadrado,
;

por escrito. To —
effect, tener
formado en cuadros. In — efecto, producir su efecto, ha-
form, en forma de cuadro. cerse efectivo. To exception —
Tabulate, v., formar tablas, dispo- to, llevar a mal, oponerse a,
ner en forma de tabla (or objetar. To — —
fire, encenderse,
cuadro) disponer en cuadros, tomar fuego. To for granted,
Taelt, a., tácito.
;

dar por sentado. To from, —


Tack, n., tachuela, tachuelilla, quitar, sacar, privar de, mino-
clavito ;
puntilla broca ; ;
rar, substraer. To — in, admi-
(Naut.) bordada, amura. tir, aceptar, recibir, tomar ;

Tack, V., atar (Naut.) bordear. acoger, encoger, recoger, con-


To — about, birar de bordo
;

traer (to deceive) engañar,


bordear. To to, clavar. To — ; ;

estafar. To —
in cargo, tomar

together, unir. carga, cargar, embarcar. To
Tackle, n., aparejo; jarcia; en- in hand, emprender, tomar a su
seres, avíos. cargo, tomar en mano, tomar
Tact, n., tacto, tino, discerni- por su cuenta. To into —
miento, buen sentido finura. account, tener en cuenta. To
Tafleta, n., tafetán.
;

— in tow, remolcar. To — legal


Tag, n., herrete agujeta (of a proceedings, proceder legal-
boot) aceta.
; ;

mente. To —
notice, tomar
Tail, n., cola rabo. nota, poner atención reparar.
Tailor, n., sastre. 's
;

goose, — To —
off, separar, quitar, arre-
;

hierro de planchar. made — batar levantar


; desviar de, ;

costume, traje hechura sastre. apartar de (to deduct) dedu-


Tailoring (business), n., sastrería. cir, rebajar.
;

To — off one's
Taint, v., manchar, ensuciar infi- hands, desembarazar (a uno)
cionar corromper, echar a
;

de. To —
offence, ofenderse,
;

perder inficionarse.
; agraviarse, picarse. To oiit, —
Take, v., tomar, llevar, coger; sacar, extraer, quitar, arrancar.
aceptar (to please) salir bien, To — out (from pawn), desem-
To — out a patent,
;

tener buen éxito, gustar, agra- peñar.


dar, tener aceptación, adquirir obtener un de inven-
privilegio
boga (to require tiu^e or ción. To — out extraer. of,
;

space) tomar, ocupar, tardar (se), To — over, apoderarse de, acep-


exigir, invertir, echarse. To — tar, adquirir, tomar posesión de,
a copy, copiar, sacar una copia. hacerse cargo de. To kindly — —
To — advantage aprovechar, of, to, estar enamorado de. To
aprovecharse valerse de de, it as a favour, mirar (lo) como
To — amiss,
;

abusar de. llevar un favor estimar, agradecer.


To — an — ;

a mal, ofenderse. As we a lo que (or según)


it,
oath, prestar
jurar, hacer) [or entendemos. To pains, esme- —
juramento. To — away, quitar, rarse, darse la pena. To part —
sacar ; To — back.
llevarse. in, tomar parte en. TO' it that —
571
Tal] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tap

tener entendido que, des- Tally, n., tarja, talon-resguardo.


. . . ,

prender que. To place, tener — Tally, v., tarjar ajusfar, acomo- ;

lugar, suceder, efectuarse, veri- dar, cuadrar corresponder,


ficarse. To root, echar raices, — conformarse, ajustarse.
;

arraigarse. To stock, hacer — Tambour, n., tambor. — work,


el inventario. To shares in, — bordado al tambor.
tomar parte de, interesarse en, Tamper, v., entremeterse. To —
tomar parte en. To the — with, (to force) forzar, fractu-
liberty of, tomarse la libertad rar jugar con.
de. To —
to, tomar afición a Tan,
;

n., casca moreno amari-


recurrir. To to pieces, hacer — ;

llento. —
bark, casca para
;

pedazos desarmar, desmontar. curtir. —


pit (or vat), noque.
To — ;

up, recoger, descargar, yard, tenería.


hacer efectivo (a draft or bill) ;
Tan, v., (skins, hides, etc.) adobar,
llenar, ocupar, tomar (space or curtir, zurrar (by the sun) ;

room) reclamar, exigir (time),


; curtir, tostar, quemar.
ocuparse (or interesarse) de (an Tandem, n., bicicleta de doble
article). To up the matter, — silla, para dos ciclistas ; tan-
encargarse (or hacerse cargo) dem.
del asunto, gestionar el Tangible, a., tangible, evidente,
asunto. To up the matter — palpable ; apreciable, efectivo,
with gestionar el asunto manifiesto, sólido, suficiente.
.

con, entenderse con. To


. .

the
,

— Tank, n., tanque, aljibe, cisterna,


matter up again, volver a arca.
ocuparse del asunto. To it — Tankard, n., cántaro, cangilón.
upon oneself to do, encargarse Pewter pichel. — ,

de (tomarse la libertad de or per- Tanner, n., curtidor, zurrador.


mitirse) hacer tomar sobre sí ; Tannery, n., tenería.
(or a su cargo) el hacer atre- Tantamount, a., equivalente, que
verse a hacer. To well, tener — ;

equivale.
mucha aceptación. Tap, n., (knock) golpecito, pal-
Tale, n., talco. mada suave (cock) grifo (of ; ;

Tale, n., cuento, relación. casks, etc.) tapón, canilla, espita.


Talent, n., talento, capacidad. Tap, v., (to draw) extraer, sacar un
Talk, n., conversación, plática ;
líquido (wine or ;
barrels)
habla, charla voz común. barrenar, sacar, decentar un
There is — ;

of, se habla de ;
barril ; horadar ; (to knock)
corre la voz de que. To have tocar ligeramente.
a — with, tener una conversa- Tape, n., cinta, cintilla. mea- —
ción (or plática) con, ponerse al sure, lienza (or cinta) para
habla con. medir cuerda métrica, metro.
Talk, v., hablar, decir. To into — Steel —
;

cinta métrica de acero.


(to persuade), persuadir. To — Red —
balduque
,

(formality)
out of, disuadir (de). To — ,

expedienteo, formalismo. Linen


;

over, (a matter) discutir en- ; — cinta de hiladillo.


,

tenderse (to persuade) per-


; Tape, V., ribetear.
suadir, convencer. Taper, n., bujía, cerilla, cirio.
Tall, a., alto, elevado. Taper, z'., abusar. ing (or ed), — —
Tallness, n., altura, estatura. ahusado, cónico.
Tallow, n., sebo. candle, vela — Tapestry, n., tapicería, colgadura,
de sebo. tripe rizado, tapiz.

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Tap] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tel

Tapioca, n., tapioca. Tax, n., impuesto, tributo, tasa,


Tar, n., alquitrán, brea. Coal — contribución, impuesto carga

; ;

alquitrán de hulla. aforo. -payer, contribuyente.


Tar, v., alquitranar, embrear ;
— collector, recaudador de con-
brear. tribuciones. See Income.
Tardiness, n., tardanza, retardo, Tax, v., imponer imponer tribu- ;

lentitud. tos {or contribuciones) gravar ;

Tardy, a., tardío, lento. de impuestos tasar poner a


; ;

Tare, n., (bot.) cizaña lenteja, ; prueba (one's patience) cargar, ;

algarroba común tara mer- abrumar exigir demasiado.


ma. Average tara común. — ,
; ;

To — ;

with (to accuse), acusar


To deduct the destarar, — , de, echar en cara, hacer cargos.
sacar la tara. Taxation, n., impuesto tasación. ;

Tare, v., destarar, sacar la tara, Taxed, a., gravado de impuestos;


restar la tara. gravado.
Tariff, n., tarifa, arancel. Custom Taxicab, Taxi, «., taxímetro, taxi.
House — arancel de aduanas. Tea, n., té. —
canister (or caddy),

,

-
—in force, tarifa (or arancel) caja para té. cup, taza para
vigente. Eailway tarifa de — té. —
dust, polvo de té. pot, —
ferrocarriles.
,

tetera. — service, servicio

——spoon,
Tarnish, n., deslustre, falta de {or juego) de té.
lustre. cucharilla para té. taster,
Tarnisll, v., deslustrar, empañar ;
catador {or conocedor) de té.
quitar el brillo {or lustre) man- ; Teach, v., enseñar.
cillar deslucirse, deslustrarse,
; Teacher, n., maestro, preceptor.
perder el brillo {or lustre). Teak, n., teca.
Tarpaulin, )2., encerado, embreado Tear, n., raja, rasgón. Wear and
alquitranado, lienzo de alqui-
;

— desmejoramiento.
,

trán tela alquitranada. Tear, i;., rasgar, romper; rasgarse,


;

Tart, w., tarta, pastelillo de fruta. romperse. To —


away, arran-
Tartan, n., tartán. check, tela — car, separar.
escocesa a cuadros. Tedious, a., fastidioso, enojoso,
Tartar, n., tártaro. See Cream. enfadoso.
Task, n., tarea, trabajo, obra, Telegram, telegrama, despacho
n.,
faena, labor. To set one a — telegráfico. By por (el) —
echar a uno una tarea. To take telégrafo. To send (Mm) a
,


to —
reprender, censurar, poner(le) un telegrama.
——
,

regañar. Telegraph, n., telégrafo. By


Tassel, «., borla, borlita. por telégrafo telegráfico.
Taste, n., gusto, sabor, saboreo. code, clave telegráfica.
;

wire, —
Good —
buen gusto. To one's
, alambre {or hilo) telegráfico.
— de su agrado {or gusto).
, Telegraph, v., telegrafiar.
Taste, v., probar, catar, gustar. Telegraph-oíBce, 71., oficina del
To — of, oler a, saber a. telégrafo.
Tasteful, a., de buen gusto, hecho Telegraphic, a., telegráfico por
con gusto, elegante sabroso. ; el telégrafo. —
address, direc-
;

Tasteless, a., insípido, soso, desa- ción telegráfica señas telegrá-


brido de mal gusto. To be
; — ficas. — message,
;

despacho
carecer de gusto. telegráfico.
Tawdry, a., sin elegancia vistoso, Telegraphy, n., telegrafía. Wire-

;

de colores chillones charro. ; less , telegrafía sin hilos.

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Tel] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Ter

Telephone, n., teléfono. — mes- contribuir a. To — upwards, j

sage, telefonema. tender al alza.


Telephone, v., telefonar. Tendency, «., tendencia, indicio(s);
Telephonic, a., telefónico. inclinación, propensión. Up-
Telescope, n., telescopio. ward —
tendencia al alza.

,

Tell, v., decir, contar ; descubrir, Do^vnward tendencia a la ,

revelar (to have


; effect) pre- baja, mo\imiento de baja.
valecer, hacer mella (to dis- ;
Tender, a., tierno, delicado, suave,
tinguish) fijarse en, notar, saber. blando (cloth) tenue (rotten)
No one can — , nadie puede pasado. To be
;

(soft or — ;

decir {or saberlo). rotten speaking of a cloth),


:

Teller, n., relator ; computista, est£ir pasado.


recibidor, pagador, contador ; Tender, n., oferta, ofrecimiento,
(of a bank) cajero (of votes) ;
sumisión, proposición, pro-
escrutador. puesta guarda,
; vigilante ;

Temper, temple
n., humor. To (boat) gabarra (engine) alijo,
— —
;
;

be in a good (or bad) estar , ténder. Engine alijo, ténder ,

de buen {or mal) humor. de una locomotora. To be a


Temper, v., moderar templar
— fair — ser corriente (or regular)

; , .

(steel). Quick ed, colérico. Legal moneda corriente.


Temperate, a., templado, mode- Sealed —
s, puestas por cartas
,

rado, sol^rio abstemio. ; cerradas proposiciones; en


Temperature, n., temperatura. pliego cerrado.
Tempered, a., templado. Good — Tender, v., ofrecer, dar (thanks)
de buen natural. Quick — presentar, proponer hacer una
;

colérico. —
steel, acero tem oferta {or propuesta), hacer la
;

piado {or de resorte). sumisión.


Tempest, «., tempestad, tormenta Tenderness, «., terneza, ternura ;

temporal. delicadeza, stiavidad.


Temporal, a., temporal, pasajero Tennis, n., raqueta, pelota; juego
transitorio. de raqueta. ball, pelota para —
Temporally, adv., temporalmente juego de raqueta.
el
interinamente. Tenor, n., tenor, contenido, sen-
Temporary, a., temporario, tem- tido, substancia, texto, curso.
poral, momentáneo, pasajero. Tension, n., tensión.
Tempt, v., tentar, inducir. Tent, n., tienda de campaña
Temptation, n., tentación. pabellón. cloth, terliz. — ;

Tempting, a., halagüeño, favo- Tentative, a., de ensayo.


rable. Tenter, n., rama, tendedor, marco
Tenable, a., defendible, sostenible. de tender. hooks, escarpias,
Tenacious, a., tenaz, tieso, firme, alca^^atas, clavijas de rama.
terco. To be on — -hooks, estar en
Tenacity, tenacidad, terquedad.
n., ascuas.
Tenancy, n., tenencia, posesión. Tenter, v., estirar con ganchos ;

Tenant, n., inquilino, arrendatario, estirar el paño ; estirarse, alar-


arrendador, rentero tenedor. ; garse.
Tend, v., tender, propender, con- Tenure, « , tenencia, arrenda-
tiibuir dirigirse hacia
; (to ; miento.
look after) guardar, vigilar, Tepid, a., tibio, templado.
atender. To —
to (to have a Term, n., (time) término, espacio,
tendency towards), tender a. plazo ;
*
(expression) término.

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Ter] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tha

vocablo ; curso. ^s, condi- — de prueba, soportar {or resistir)


ciones, términos, precios, base ;
laprueba.
(fees) honorarios. Upon what Test, V., probar, ensayar, experi-
— s ? ¿ En qué términos ? On mentar.
(or upon) the best — s, a las Test-liquor, n., alcohómetro, alco-
condiciones más favorables {or holómetro.
equitativas). To put (one) on Testament, n., testamento.
the best —
s, hacer(le) los pre- Testator, n., testador.
cios más
arreglados. To be on Testify, v., atestiguar, afirmar,
friendly (or the best) s with, — —
certificar, testificar, atestar. To
estar sobre (un) buen pie con, to, afirmar, dar testimonio
estar bien con, estar en buena de.
{or la mejor) inteligencia con. Testimonial, n., informe, certifica-
— (or period) of partnership, do (de conducta) prenda {or ;

término de la sociedad. On prueba formal) de amistad.


private —
s, a precios reserva- — s, atestados, certificados, in-
dos. To come to —
s, llegar a un formes.
acuerdo, prestarse {or allanarse) Testimony, n., testimonio, atesta-
a un arreglo (or a un acomodo).
— ción, informe. In whereof, en —
s of payment, condiciones de testimonio {or en fe) de lo cual.
pago. To make — s with, entrar To give (or bear) atestiguar. — ,

en tratos {or arreglos) con. On Text, n., texto, tema, tesis, redac-
your own —
s, a su precio. To ción. book, libro de texto.
be on good —
s with, estar bien Textile, a., textil, fibroso n.,
con (coll.) hacer buenas migas
— tejido. — materia
fabric,
;

con.
;

On the same s, a los textil.


— — manufactures (or
mismos precios en igualdad
; s), tejidos.
de condiciones. Texture, n., textura, contextura,
Termiuate, v., terminar, acabar, tejido tela,
; obra tejida es- ;

concluir(se) poner fin {or tructura.


término) a parar.
;
;

Than, conj., que. More — 10,


Termination, n., terminación, fin, más de 10.
conclusión. Tbank, v., agradecer, dar (las)
Terminus, término, término
n., gracias. To — very much (or
final, íin estación terminal, exceedingly), agradecer infinito.

;

estación de término. To oneself for culparse


Terra-cotta, n., tierra cocida, a si mismo de. you, gracias. — . . . ,

terracota. Thankful, a., agradecido, grato,


Terrace, n., terraplén, terrapleno
terrado, azotea.
;
reconocido. To be (or feel) —
considerarse afortunado {or
Terrible, a., terrible, horrendo, dichoso). [decido.
horroroso, espantoso, tremendo. Thankless, a., ingrato, desagra-
Territory, n., territorio. Thanks, n.pl., gracias, agrade-
Terror, n., terror, espanto. cimiento, gratitud, reconoci-
Terse, a., sucinto, conciso, ele- miento. We give you our best
gante.
— (ormost sincere) le damos — ,

Tessellated, a., taraceado. a Vd. nuestras {or las) más


pavement, pavimento mosaico. expresivas (sentidas or rendidas)
Test, n., prueba, ensayo, examen, gracias. — to, gracias a,
criterio. To put to the poner — merced a. With — dándole las
a prueba. To stand the ser —
,

, gracias . . . ; le doy
,

las gracias.

575
Tha] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Thi

That, a. & pron., ese, esa ; Thereupon, adv., sobre eso ; al


aquel, aquella, aquello ; el, instante.
la ;
que, quien, el cual, la Therewith, adv., con eso ; luego.
cual, lo cual conj., que, de. Thermometer, n., termómetro.
At —
time, en aquel tiempo,
;

Thicli, a.,grueso, espeso, denso,


entonces, en aquel entonces. tupido, grosero. Three inches
— is, es decir, eso es. Not but — de tres pulgadas de espesor.
— , no es decir.
,

Thiclieu, v., espesar, engrosar,


Thaw, deshielo.
n., aumentar.
Thaw, v., deshelar(se). Thickness, n., espesor, espesura,
Theatre, n., teatro. grueso, densidad.
Thee, pron., te, a tí. Thief, n., ladrón.
Theft, n., hurto, robo, sustracción. Thimble, n., dedal.
Their, pron., su, suyo, suya, suyas, Tiiin, a., delgado, delicado, flaco,
de ellos, de ellas. escaso diáfano, tenue.
;

Theirs, pron., el suyo, la siij^a, los cloth, tela delgada [or diáfana).
suyos, las suyas. A — plate, una placa delgada.
Thcmc, tema, asunto, materia.
n., Thing, n., cosa, asunto, circuns-
Then, adv., entonces, a la sazón, tancia, concepto.
en aquel tiempo, luego, después, Think, v., pensar, creer, juzgar,
en seguida conj., pues, en tal imaginar, parecer (imp.). To
caso, luego. Now and
;

de — — of doing, pensar (intentar or



,

cuando en cuando, de vez en proponerse) hacer. To (to


cuando, una que otra vez. have an opinion) of, pensar de,
Now —ahora pues pues. parecer (imp.). To little of, —
What ?— ,

¿ Pues qué ? There


;

no parecerle a uno gran cosa


and —
en el acto.
, again, — tener en poco. To much of, — ;

hay más. tener en mucho inspirarle a


Thence, adv., desde allí, de allí ;
uno gran confianza. To
;


de ahí, por eso. proper (fit, or convenient),
Thenceforth, adv., desde entonces. creer conveniente (or acertado).
Theory, n., teoría. To —
a person honest, tener a
Theoretical, teórico.a., uno por honrado. To over, —
Tliere, adv., allí, allá, ahí, en ésa. meditar, reflexionar, pensar.
— and back, ida y vuelta. is, — To —
it strange, extrañar (lo).

are, allí está, allí están See Duty.


Here and —
;

hay. , de aquí para Thinness, n., delgadez, escasez,


allí. tenuidad.
Thereabouts, adv., acerca de, por Third, a., tercero «., tercio,
ahí, por allí, por allá, cerca ;
tercera parte. —
(bill of ex-
;

(poco) más o menos, con corta change), tercera (de una letra
diferencia. de cambio). A part (or —
Thereby, adv., con eso, de este share), una tercera parte, un
modo, por medio de eso. tercio. A —
party, un tercero.
Therefore, adv. & conj., por tanto, On account of a party, por —
por lo tanto, en esta virtud, cuenta ajena. —
rate, de tercer
así que, así es que, por consi- orden, de tercera clase.
guiente, por esto, por eso, por Thirst, n., sed.
esta razón, de consiguiente. Thirsty, a., sediento. To be —
Therein, adv., en esto, en eso. tener sed.
Thereof, adv., de esto, de ello. This, a. & pron., este, esta, esto.
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Tho] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Thf

By —time, ya, ahora, al pre- Threatening, a., amenazador, ame-


sente, a este tiempo. day — nazante.
week, de hoy en ocho (past) ;
Threefold, a., tríplice, triplo ; tres
hace hoy una semana. veces.
Thorn, n., espino, espina. To be Thrift, n., economía, frugalidad,
on —
s, estar en ascuas. ahorro.
Thorough, a., entero, cabal, com- Thrifty, a., frugal, económico,
pleto, perfecto, acabado, pro- circunspecto.
fundo detenido, consumado. Thrive, v., medrar, prosperar,
A — ;

knowledge, un conoci- adelantar.


miento íntimo {or profundo). Thriving, a., próspero. To be —
Thoroughbred, a., de sangre pura, prosperar, progresar.
de pura raza. Throat, n., garganta.
Thoroughly, adv., cabalmente, en- Throne, n., trono.
teramente, completamente, a Throng, n., tropel, multitud,
fondo. To understand (or to — muchedumbre.
be — acquainted with), conocer Throng, v., amontonarse, apretai",
a fondo. venir en tropel, multiplicarse.
Those, ^row. pL, esos, esas aque- ; Throttle, n., gaznate. valve, —
llos, aquellas los, las.
; válvula de cuello (or de paso),
Though, conj., aunque, bien que, válvula de mariposa regula-

;

aun cuando, si bien. As dor.


como si. Through, a., terminal, directo ;

Thought, n., pensamiento. On adv., de un lado a otro, de parte


second s, —
habiéndolo (or a parte prep., al través de,
;

después de haberlo) pensado por medio de, por intermedio


bien. Want of inadverten-— , (mediación or conducto) de,
cia, descuido. [fino. mediante, por con motivo de,
Thoughtful, a., pensativo atento. por causa de. To carry
;

lle- —

; ,

Thoughtless, a., descuidado, ato- var a buen fin. To fall


londrado, inconsiderado, irre- fracasar, salir mal. To go —
flexivo. (to e.xamine) examinar ; (a
Thrash, v., (corn, etc.) trillar (to place) recorrer, atravesar. To
beat) azotar. To — ;

out, book —to B, obtener bi-



ventilar (se). lletescorridos hasta B.
Thrasher, n., trillador. bUl of lading, conocimiento
Thrashing, n., trilladura. — directo. —
rate, tarifa seguida.
machine, máquina para trillar. — rate (of freight), tipo del
Thread, n., hilo filete (of a screw, flete corrido. —
ticket, billete
etc.)
;

filamento, hilito. Skein directo (or corrido). train, —


of — ;

madeja de hilo. Pack — tren directo, tren terminal.



,

acarreto, bramante. Spool Throughout, prep., por todo, en


hilo en carretes. todo.
Thread, v., enhebrar ensartar, ; Throw, v., echar, arrojar, tirar,
pasar por. lanzar echarse, arrojarse ; tor-
Threadbare, a., raído; usado [or
;

cer (silk). To away, botar—


gastado) hasta la cuerda. arrojar, regalar, rechazar dese- ;

Threat, n., amenaza char ; (to waste) desperdiciar,


Threaten, v., amenazar, hacer perder, malgastar. To aside, —
amenazas (a). To — to leave, arrojar, poner de lado. To —
amenazar con dejar. in, insertar, dar de más. To —
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19 — (1696)
Thr] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tim

out, echar afuera, expeler, — oneself (down) sujetarse to,


excluir. To —
out of, arrojar (ceñirse comprometerse)
or a.
por. To —
overboard, echar
-

To — together, atar (juntos).


en la mar, tirar a la mar aban- To — up, encordar, To be liar.
donar. To the goods on — ;

—d
to, estar comprometido a.
one's hands, dejar(le) de cuenta Tiger, «., tigre.
(or devolver) las mercancías. Tight, a., tieso, tirante, bien ce-
Thrust, v., empujar, impeler, rrado, tenso estrecho, apretado
introducir con violencia. To — (strict) rígido
;

(scarce) escaso
;

forward, echar adelanté. To — (cloth) tupido ; (a ship) estanco.


; ;

upon, imponer a. Water estanco, impermeable.


,

Thumb, n., pulgar. Tighten, v., estirar, apretar, tirar,


Thus, adv., así, de este modo si, estrechar.
tanto. —
far, hasta aquí.
;

Tightly, adv., con firm.eza, estre-


Thwart, v., impedir, contrariar, chamente, ajustadamente, con
echar a perder, oponer. estrechez, bien apretado. Packed
Thyme, n., tomillo. —apretado.
,

Tick,n., tic tac funda de almo- Tightness, n., tirantez, estrechez,


hada crédito. To buy on
;

— tensión estancamiento.
;

comprar al fiado. Bed terliz, — ;

Tile, n., teja, baldosa. Dutch ——


cotín.
,

azulejo. — maker, tejero.


Ticket, «., billete, boleta, boletín ;
kiln, tejar.
(Amer.) boleto (label) rótulo, ; Tile, V., tejar, cubrir de tejas.
etiqueta, membrete, viñeta Till, n., caja, cajón de mostrador,
cédula. Free —
billete gratis.
;

gaveta.

,

Return billete de ida y TUl, prep., hasta conj., hasta



, ;

vuelta. Season billete de que.



,

estación. Single billete Till, v., cultivar, labrar.



,

sencillo. Through , billete Tillage, n., labranza, cultivo de la


directo. tierra.
Ticket,?;., rotular, marcar, fijar [or Tiller, «., labrador ;
(Naut.) caña
pegar) rótulo.un del timón.
Ticket-collector, n., re\isor. Tillot, n., tela de envolver.
Ticking, n., terliz, cotín, cutí para Tilt, v., inclinar, ladear ; incli-
colchones. narse, ladearse.
Tidal, a., de marea. Timber, madera de construc-
n.,
Tide, n., marea corriente, curso, ción maderaje, maderamen
marcha.
;

High — pleamar.
;

cuaderna. —
trade, comercio de
;

Low — bajamar. Neap —


,
,

maderas. —
work, maderaje,
marea muerta. To go with maderamen. yard, almacén
the — seguir la corriente.
, {or depósito) de maderas de
Tidings, n.pL, nuevas, noticias. construcción astillero. ;

Tidy, a., airoso, limpio, aseado, Time, n., tiempo, sazón, ocasión,
bien dispuesto. vez, época, período plazo,
Tie, n., lazo, vínculo unión término hora. At s, a veces. — ;


(neck ) corbata atadura, ti- ;
; ;

At a — ;

a la vez. From
, to —
rante (draw) empate, igua- tim^e, de cuando en cuando, de
lada, par.
;


s, lazos, vínculos. vez en cuando. At any —
Tie, v., atar, ligar, enlazar, unir, cuando Vd. guste, cuando Vd.
amarrar. To down to a — quiera siempre.
; all s, At —
price, Umitar a un precio. To en tojios los tiempos, siempre
578
Tim] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tog

At no — ,
jamás. At this — Tiulicr, n., latonero.
al presente, ahora. At that (or Tinman, n., hojalatero.
the) —
entonces, en aquel
, Tinned, a.,
— estañado, de hoja de
tiempo, a la sazón, por el lata. meat, carne en latas.
pronto. By this - ya ya a , ; Tinsel, n., oropel, lentejuelas ;
estas horas {or fechas) By that brocadillo.

.

para entonces entonces. A Tint, n., tinte, color, matiz.


long
,


since, hace
;

mucho (or Tint, v., teñir, colorar, matizar".


largo) tiempo. In — , a tiempo — ed, entonado.
con tiempo.
el Many s, — ;

Tip, n., punta, extremidad (fe- ;

muchas veces, a menudo. Three rule or mount) casquillo, rega-


— s, tres
veces. Behind — tón, virola (gratuity) propina,

;

wagon,
— being, por ahora, For
atrasado, retardado. the gratificación cercha. ;

por el volquete, basculador.


{or pronto
lo) actualmente. Tip, v., ladear, inclinar pontar
Half — mitad del tiempo.
la
;

(to fee) dar una propina. ped


;

— ;

In good — en tiempo
,

útil. with silver, montado en plata.


In a few weeks' — dentro de
,

, Tire, V., cansar, fatigar cansarse, ;

unas pocas semanas. To serve aburrirse.


one's — hacer su aprendizaje. Tired, a., cansado. To become
In due — a su tiempo, en
,

, (or get) —
of, cansarse {or estar
tiempo oportuno a {or hábil), cansado) de.
tiempo. To work — full Tireless, a., infatigable, incan-
trabajar día entero el {or la sable.
semana entera). — table, Tiresome, a., tedioso, fastidioso,
horario, cuadro de las salidas enfadoso, molesto, pesado.
de los trenes, cartel. Tissue, n., tejido, tisú. paper, —
Time, V., adaptar con- al tiempo ; papel de seda.
certar, arreglar el tiempo, regu- Title, n., título, inscripción, rótulo.
lar. Well d, oportuno. — -deed, título escritura de
Time-keeper, n., cronómetro. propiedad. — ;

page, portada,
Timely, a., oportuno, en tiempo, frontispicio.
temprano adv., a tiempo, To, prep., a, hasta, para, a fin de,
oportunamente.
;

por, en, de. —


day, hoy. —
Timepiece, n., reloj. morrow, mañana. 6 pieces —
Timid, a., tímido, medroso. a colour, 6 piezas por color.
Tin, n., estaño hoja de lata, ; As — en cuanto a. So as
, —
hojalata lata. foil, hoja de de manera que, a fin de.

;

estaño. plate, hoja de lata, Toast, ^., (bread) tostada (health)



;

lata. ware, hojalatería, brindis.


efectos de hojalata. lined, — Tobacco, n., tabaco. Leaf —
forrado de hoja de lata. can, — tabaco en rama. Roll of —
lata, bote. in bars, estaño — rollo de tabaco. pouch, — -,

en barritas. Block estaño en — , petaca, bolsa para tabaco.


galápagos. Tobacconist, n., estanquero, ta-
Tin, V., estañar meter en un ; baquero.
bote de hojalata. See Tinned. To-day, adv., hoy.
Tincture, n., tintura, tinte. Toe, n., dedo del pie.
Tinder, n., yesca. Together, adv., juntamente, a un
Tinge, «., tinte, color ligero, matiz. tiempo juntos {or unidos).
Tinge, V., colorar, teñir colorear. ;
— ;

with, junto {or juntamente)


579
To¡] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tou

con, unido a {or con), en unión demasiado. It is late, ya es —



;

de. To go ir juntos. Four , tarde.


weeks — , cuatro semanas se- Tool, n., instrumento, utensiho ;
guidas. herramienta, apero (gardener's
Toil, n., faena, trabajo. or joiner's). —
chest, arca {or
Toil, v., trabajar, fatigarse. caja) de herramientas.
Toilet, n., tocador. Tooth, n., diente. -brush, —
Token, n., prueba, muestra, señal. cepillo de dientes. pick, ——
As a — of, en prueba {or señal) mondadientes, palillo. ^pick
de. case, palillero. — powder,
Tolerable, a., tolerable, sufrible, polvo dentífrico dentífrico. ;

pasadero, llevadero, mediocre. Top, a., superior, primero, prin-


Tolerably, adv., tolerablemente, cipal, inás alto n., cima, ;

medianamente, regularmente, cumbre, cabeza (toy) trompo


bastante. peón. — encima,
On the ,
;

arriba,
,

Tolerance. See- Toleration. en parte superior


la de {or
Tolerate, v., tolerar, sufrir, per- an-iba).Whipping — peonza.
From — to bottom, de arriba
,

mitir.
Toleration, n., tolerancia. abajo.
Toll, Toll-money, «., peaje, por- Topaz, n., topacio.
tazgo consumos.
; Topic, n., tópico, asunto, tema.
Tomato, n., tomate. Torch, w., antorcha, tea, hacha.
Tomb, n., tumba, sepulcro. — Torn, a., rasgado, roto.
stone, piedra sepulcral. Torpedo, n., torpedo. boat, —
To-morrow, adv., mañana. The torpedero. boat destroyer,
day after — ,
pasado nrañana. caza-torpedero.
Ton, n., tonelada (1016.04 kilo- Torrent, ii., torrente.
gramos) . Torrid, a., tórrido.
Tone, n., tono, aspecto, tendencia Tortoise, n., tortuga. shell,
matiz de color. Firm (of — ;

carey, concha de tortuga.


market), firmeza. Total, a., total, todo, completo,
Tone, v., entonar, dar tono. To — entero n., total, (el) todo,
down, suavizar el tono mode- suma.
;

— amount, importe
rar, modificar. To — ;

(photo- total. — loss, pérdida total.


graphs), entonar. — receipts, ingresos totales.
Tongs, n.pl., tenazas. Sugar — Totally, adv., totalmente, coniple-
tenacillas para azúcar. tamente, de medio a medio.
Tongue, lengua
n., lengüeta Touch, n., toque, tacto, contacto,
espiga, clavo. Beef lengua
;

— ,
;

comunicación. To be in —
de buey. with, estar en relaciones con.
Tonic, a., tónico «., tónico, ; To get in —
\vith, ponerse en
reconstituyente. comunicación con. To have a
To-night, adv., esta noche. nice —
(a cloth), ser de buen
Tonnage, n., tonelaje, porte, toque.
buque, flete arqueo derecho
; ; Touch, v., tocar, recibir, tocar en ;

de tonelaje. tratar en (goods) mover,


Too, adv., demasiadamente, dema- concernir, importar. To at
;


siado, muy también, además, (to call), tocar en, hacer escala
igualmente.
;


dear, demasiado en. To —
up, retocar, corregir
caro. — far, demasiado lejos. recorrer. T^o —upon, tocar,
;

— many, demasiados. — much. tratar de


580
Ton] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tra

Touching-up, n., retoque, [fuerte. Trade, n., comercio, tráfico, nego-


Tough, a., tenaz, tieso, duro, cio(s), trato, ramo, oficio, ocupa-
Tour, n., viaje, vuelta, excursión, ción. —
discount, descuento
circuito. al comercio, descuento que se
Tourist, n., viajero, turista. suele hacer a los tratantes. Car-
Tow, n., (cotton waste) estopa
— rying —
industria de acarreo.
,

(Naut.) remolque ; atoaje.


;

Coasting —
cabotaje. Colonial
boat, remolcador, barco remol- — comercio colonial.
,
,

cus- —
cador. To take in tomar a — tom, uso {or costumbre) del
remolque.
,

comercio. Export comercio —



,

Tow, v., remolcar ; traer (or lle- de exportación. Foreign


var) a remolque atoar, espiar. comercio exterior {or extran-
Towage, n., remolque
;

derechos jero). Free — libre cambio.



; ,

de remolque, atoaje. Home (or inland) comercio



,

ToAYards, prep., hacia, con, para interior. Import comercio



,

con (a person), cerca de, para de importación. Land


(time), a cuenta de (against comercio terrestre. Maritime
pa3'^ment). — the end of this — comercio marítimo. Retail
,


month, para fines de este mes. — comercio al menudeo.
,

Towel, n., toalla. mark, marca de fábrica, marca


Tower, n., torre. registrada. —
price, precio con
Town, ciudad, villa, plaza. In
n., rebaja {or descuento), precio
— en la ciudad, en la plaza. a los revendedores. Terms to
— —
,

Of this de esta (plaza), de the condiciones a los reven-



, ,

este comercio. Of your de dedores. people, tenderos.


— —
,

ésa. Out of ausente. Dock Wholesale comercio al por



, ,

and —
dues, derechos de dique mayor. union, sociedad
y de puerto. —
hall, casa de obrera, gremio de oficios. —
ayuntamiento ayuntamiento. winds, vientos alisios, vientos
Toy, n., juguete
;

chuchería. — generales. Transmarine {or



;

shop, juguetería. oversea) , comercio de ul-


Trace, n., rastro, vestigio, huella, tramar.
traza, indicio, señal tirante, Trade, v., comerciar, tratar, tra-
show —
;

tiradera. To s of, dar ficar, negociar, hacer negocios,


señas de. tener tratos girar. To in ;

Trace, v., trazar, delinear calcar (an article), tratar en, hacer el
rastrear, recorrer, investigar,
; ;

negocio de. To with (a —


buscar, descubrir, hallar, en- person), comerciar con, hacer
contrar tener traza {or indicio) negocios con, tratar {or tener
de. To —
;

how, averiguar como tratos) con.


Tracing, n., calco. paper, papel — .

Trader, n., tratante, comerciante,


de calcar. traficante, negociante, merca-
Track, n., pista camino, vía; ;
der factor.
;

rumbo, ruta, derrota (of a Trading, a., comercial, mercantil


ship) n., comercio, trato. house, — ;

Track, v., rastrar, rastrear, seguir factoría. — vessel, buque


la pista (boats) sirgar, llevar
;
mercante.
a la sirga. Traffic, n., tráfico, comercio, trans-
Tract, n., trecho, región folleto. porte, acarreo, circulación ex-
— engine, —
; ;

Traction, n., tracción. plotación. Local tráfico



,

máquina de tracción. local. Goods , movimiento de


581
Tra] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tra

mercancías. Passenger — Transfer, n., traspaso, traslado,


tráfico de viajeros. transferencia, traslación, cesión,
Trafile, v., negociar, traficar.
— To i
traslación de dominio. paper, —
in, traficar (comerciar or papel autográfico, papel de
negociar) en. I transferir.
Tragacanth, n., tragacanto ; alqui- Transfer, v., trasferir, trasladar,
tira. traspasar, ceder, trasportar,
Tragedy, m., tragedia. I extender. To —
a business,
Trail, n., pista, rastro, pisada, traspasar un negocio.
huella. Transferable, a., que se puede
Train, n., tren. By goods- — trasferir, capaz de ser trasferido.
por tren de mercancías, por
(el) Not — , no se permite el tras-
pequeña velocidad. Express paso.
— tren expreso, tren correo '

Transferee, n., cesionario.



,

{pr rápido). Fast tren ,


i

Transferer, n., cesionista.


expreso, tren rápido, tren de Transform, v., trasformar, con-
gran velocidad. Goods tren vertir (en).
de mercancías. Mail tren — ,

Transformation, n., trasformación.



,

correo. Passenger tren de , Transgress, v., traspasar (a law) ;

pasajeros (or viajeros). Slow


tren de pequeña velocidad, tren
— quebrantar.
Transgressor, n., trasgresor.
ordinario. Through tren — , Tranship, í'., transbordar.
directo [or terminal). Transhipment, n., transbordo.
Train, v., disciplinar, ejercitar, Transit, «., tránsito, franquicia,
amaestrar enseñar, educar
; ;
pasaje, transporte. In en — ,

entrenar (se). tránsito, durante [or en) el


Training, n., educación, instruc- viaje. —
duty, derecho de

ción entrenamiento. tránsito. goods, mercancías



;


Train-oil, n., aceite de ballena. en {or de) tránsito. Free


Trait, n., rasgo, forma, figura. libre tránsito.
Tram, n., tranvía. car, coche — Translate, v., traducir trasladar.
de tranv-ia tranvía. Electric To — into Spanish, traducir ;

al
— ,
;

tranvía eléctrico. español.


Tramway, n., tranvía. Translation, n., traducción ; tras-
Tranquil, a., tranquilo. lación.
Transact, v., trabajar, transar, Translator, n., traductor.
ejecutar. To —
business, hacer Transmarine, a., transmarino.
negocio, negociar, hacer [or Transmission, n., trasmisión.
efectuar) operaciones, trabajar. Transmit, v., trasmitir, transmitir,
Transaction, n., transacción, ope- ceder, traspasar.
ración, negocio negociación,
; Transom, n., travesero, travesano,
convenio, asunto, ajuste ges- viga maestra.
tión. —
s, transacciones, opera-
;

Transparent, a., trasparente, claro,


ciones, negocios. diáfano.
Transatlantic, a., transatlántico, Transpire, v., traslucirse, saberse ;

trasatlántico ^ de ultramar.
; traspirar.
Transcribe, v., transcribir, copiar, Transport, n., transporte.
trasladar. Transport, v., transportar.
Transcript (Transcription), w., tra- Transpose, v., transponer.
sunto, copia, traslado. Transverse, a., transverso, trans-
1 See íoot-note on page 248. versal.

582
Tra] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tri

Trap, «., trampa, garlito, cepo ;


Tremendous, a., tremendo, for-
(carriage) carruaje. midable.
Trash, n., zupia, maula, desecho. Trend, n., inclinación, tendencia.
Travel, n., viaje. Trespass, v., infringir, violar
Travel, v., viajar, recorrer, andar. importunar. To upon, — ;

To —
over, recorrer, viajar por. abusar de, infringir, importunar.
Traveller, n., viajero. Commercial Trestle, n., caballete.
— viajante
, agente viajero.
; Tret, n., buen peso.
Travelling, n., viaje(s). —-bag, Trial, n., prueba, ensayo, expe-
\'alija, saco de noche. — ex- riencia tentativa,
; esfuerzo ;

penses, gastos de viaje. See (law) proceso, causa, juicio ;

Rug. (misfortune) desgracia, pena.


Traverse, a., travieso. By way of por vía de —
Traverse, v., atravesar, cruzar. ensayo. To give it a ensa-
,

— ,

Trawl, n., albareque, albanega. yarlo, hacer un ensayo con él.


Trawl, v., pescar con albareque. To make a —
ensayar, probar.

,

Trawler, n., pescador con al- On a prueba, como ensayo.


bareque. — ,

balance, balance aproxi-


Tray, n., bandeja, salvilla, batea. mado, de prueba. See Trip.
Treacle, n., melado, melaza, miel Triangle, n., triángulo.
de cañas, miel de purga, melote ; Tribe, «.,. tribu.
triaca. Tributary, n., tributario.
Tread, n., pisa, pisada. Tribute, n., tributo.
Tread, v., pisar, hollar pisotear. ; Trick, n., ardid, treta, engaño,
Treadle, n., careóla, pedal. jugada, embuste, fraude.
Treasure, n., tesoro. Tricycle, n., triciclo.
Treasure, v., atesorar guardar Trifle, n., friolera, bagatela, frus-
con cuidado.
;

lería, tontería. un poco, A — ,

Treasurer, n., tesorero. algo, poca cosa, nada, una


Treasury, n., tesorería, tesoro. menudencia. To stand on — s,
— bond, bono del tesoro. reparar (or detenerse) en frus-
Treat, n., trato, convite, regalo, lerías.
gran placer. Trifle, V. (wth), burlarse de,
Treat, v., tratar, entrar en tratos jugar con desperdiciar.
regalar. To —
with, negociar
; ;

Trifling, a., frivolo, vano, inútil,


con, tratar con. To —
of, tratar insignificante, baladí, poco, de
de. poca entidad (monta or impor-
Treatise, n., tratado. tancia). A matter, una —
Treatment, n., trato, tratamiento. friolera.
Harsh — , rigor. Trigger, n., gatillo, disparador.
Treaty, n., trato tratado ajuste, Trim, a., compuesto, ataviado,
negociación. —
;

oí commerce,
;

adornado.
tratado de comercio. To be in Trim, n., atavío, adorno, aderezo ;
— with, estar en tratos con, arreglo, disposición, orientación.
tratar con. By private por — , In good — , bien dispuesto {or
contrato reservado. arreglado) .

Treble, a., tríplice, triplo, triple. Trim, v., adornar, arreglar, guar-
Treble, v., triplicar (se). necer disponer,
; componer,
Tree, n., árbol (for boots) horma. ajusfar desbastar (Naut.)
— nail, cabilla
;

de madera.
;

orientar, abarrotar. To with


;


Trellis, n., enrejado. lace, guarnecer de encaje.

583
Tr¡] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Trn

Trimming, n., guarnición, adorno, molestarse, inquietarse supli-


pasamanería. Lace — adorno car. To be -d with (a com-— ;


,

de encajes y blondas ;
pasa- plaint), padecer de. To with,
manería. molestar con, fastidiar con.
Trinket, n., joya, dije, bujería, May I — you, me hace Vd. el
chuchería. favor. To — moles-
oneself,
Trip, n., \daje, vuelta, excursión, tarse, incomodarse, apurarse.
gira (false step) resbalón, paso Troublesome, a., enojoso, fasti-
;

falso, desliz. Pleasure viaje — , dioso, cansado, engorroso, pe-


de recreo, viaje de placer. noso, molesto, pesado, impor-
Trial —
(of a beat), viaje de tuno, enfadoso, incómodo.
prueba. Trough, n., artesa, dornajo (stone) ;

Trip, tropezar, resbalar


v., ; equi- pilón; cubeta, batea.
vocarse, engañarse. Trousers, n., pantalón, panta-
Triple, a., tríplice, triplo. lones.
Triplicate, a., triplicado, triplo Trouserings, n., cortes para pan-
n., triplicado. In por tri- — ,
;

talones.
plicado. Trout, n., trucha.
Triumph, n., triunfo. Trowel, n., trulla, llana, plana,
Triumph, v., triunfar, vencer. paleta, palustre.
Trivial, a., trivial, ordinario, fri- Truce, «., tregua.
volo. Truck, n., carretón, carretilla,
Trolley, n., trole ; cangrejo. — vagón.
cart, carretilla. True, a., verdadero, cierto, exacto,
Troop, tropa. n.,
— fiel, leal, verídico. — copy,
Tropie, n., trópico. s, les tró- copia fiel.
picos. Truly, adv., verdaderamente,
Tropical, tropical.
a., exactamente. Yours su — ,

Trouble, n., molestia(s), incó- atento S.S.


modo (s), perjuicio, incomodi- Trumpet, n., trompeta, clarín.
dad, trabajo, inquietud ; difi- Trunk, n. (box), baúl, cofre. —
cultad, cuestión, trastorno, line, línea principal.
desorden ; disgusto(s), aflicción, Truss, braguero arma-
n., (surg.)
pena. —
s (disorders), distur- dura paquete, atado,
;
lío,
;

bios, trastornos, desorden. To far dito 36 libras de paja,'^60


be in —
estar agitado {or
, libras de heno.
;

afligido), hallarse en un apuro. Truss, ü., empaquetar, enfardelar


To get into acarrearse — , (fowls) espetar.
;

disgustos, meterse en líos, enre- Trust, n., confianza, cargo, cré-


darse. To be at (or to be put dito fideicomiso, depósito ;
to) some to ... —
costar (le)
;

sindicato, combinación, trust.


— —
,

algún trabajo. To give dar On al fiado, a crédito, a


que hacer. To take the (to), — ,

plazo. In
,


en confianza, en
tomarse la molestia (or la pena) depósito. To put (or place)
,


de, darse el trabajo de. To take in, fiarse de, poner confianza en.
— darse molestias, incomo-
, — money, fideicomiso, depósito.
darse, tener incómodos. Trust, V., confiar, tener confianza
Trouble, v., molestar, importunar, en, contar con, fiar, fiarse de,
disturbar, perturbar, incomo- dar crédito a esperar. He is

;

dar preocupar, inquietar fas-


; ; not to be ed, no es digno de
tidiar, interrumpir ocupar ; ; confianza, no merece que nadie

584
Tru] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Tur

se f íe de él To — that confiax Tune, n., tono, armonía, música.


— to (soniething),
. . ,

en que. . .To Tune, V., templar, modular.


confiar en (algo). —ing that, Tunic, n., túnica.

en la esperanza de (que). To Tuning, temple.
n., -fork,
— (a person) fiar, fiarse de, dar , diapasón.
crédito (a alguno). Tunnel, n., túnel embudo. ;

Trustee, n., fideicomisario, depo- Turban, n.. turbante.


sitario (in bankruptcjr) sín-
;
Turbine, n., turbina.
dico (guardian) tutor, guar-
; Turbot, n., rodaballo, rombo.
dián, curador. Turf, n., césped.
Trustful, a., confiado. Turkey, w., pavo. red, (Amer.)
Trustworthy, a., de confianza, coco punzó. See Red.
digno de [or acreedor a) con- Turn, n., (revolution) giro, vuelta,
fianza, seguro, fidedigno. Quite revuelta, rodeo (aspect or
— ,acreedor a toda confianza, form) semblante, aspecto, cariz,
;

de todo reposo. forma, figura, hechura (change) ;

Truth, n., verdad, fidelidad, exac- mudanza, cambio turno, vez. ;

titud. By -s, por turno, alternativa-


Truthful, a., verídico, verdadero. mente. A
good (or friendly) —
Try, v., ensayar, probax, experi- un servicio, un favor. In their
mentar, examinar intentar, — a sú turno. In s see By —
— —
; , ;

tentar, procurar, tratar de 8. It is our nos toca a


hacer la experiencia (at law) ;
;

nosotros. To take their in


,


juzgar, procesar, formar causa shipment, ser embarcados a su
fatigar esforzarse, hacer lo
;
;

turno. To take a favourable —


posible (to test), poner a tomar un sesgo favorable. To
prueba. To
;

one's best, hacer — take a —


tomar un semblante

, ;

sus posibles. To hard (to), pasar la crisis. To take a differ-


esforzarse (por or para) hacer ent —tomar otro aspecto {or
sus posibles para [or por). To
;

cariz).
,

To take a for the —


— on (a suit, etc.), probar. Tried better (or worse), mejorarse [or
integrity,acendrada probidad, empeorarse). At every a — ,

probidad a toda prueba. cada momento.


Trying, a., penoso, fatigoso. Turn, v., volver, dar vueltas,
Tub, n., barril, tina, cuba, cubeta, cambiar, tornar, girar, voltear,
artesa, tonel. trastornar. To away, apar- —
Tube, 11., tubo, caño, cañón. tar, desviar despedir, despa-
Tubing, n., tubería. char. To —
;

back, volver, dar


Tuck, n., alforza, pliegue. la vuelta, volverse, retroceder.
Tuck, v., arremangar, recoger. To — from, desviar de apar-
Tuesday, n., martes. Shrove — tarse de. To —oíi, (a design)
;

martes de carnestolendas. borrar, anular (servants)


;

Tuít, n., copete. echar, despedir, despachar ;

Tug (boat), n., remolcador. (work) llevar a cabo, ejecutar ;

Tug, v., tirar (Naut.) remolcar. (gas or water) cerrar (una


Tuition, n.,
;

instrucción, enseñanza. llave, etc.). To — over (capital)


Tulip, n., tulipán. girar. Please — over, P.T.O.,
,


Tumble, v., caer. a la vuelta vuelta.; To
Tumbler, n., (glass) vaso. out, (to expel) echax fuera,
Tumult, n., tumulto. echar, expeler, arrojar (to ;

Tun, n., tonel, cuba. result) resultar, salir, llegar a

585
19A —(1696)
Tur] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Imb

ser •
(to produce) producir, ... as, ser dos veces más (or
ejecutar. To —
out (on strike),
— mayor) que. |
declararse en huelga. To Twill, n., sarga, tela asargada,
into money (or cash), realizar. tela cruzada. —
ed, asargado,
To — the scale, hacer inclinarse cruzado. Cotton s, —tela
la balanza. To —
over, trans- asargada de algodón, sargas de
ferir ; (leaves) volver la hoja, algodón, croase.
hojear (in one's mind) refle-
;
Twine, n., hilo, acarreto, bra-
xionar (capital)
;
girar (to ;
mante, guita.
cede to another), transferir, Twist, n., hilo, torzal trenza,
pasar a otro. To —
to, acudir a, cordoncillo.
;

recurrir a, volverse hacia, diri- Twist, v., torcer, entrelazar, tejer,


girse hacia. To —
to advantage, trenzar.
sacar ventaja de. To to good — Type, n., tipo, figura (printing) ;

account, sacar provecho de. carácter (es), tipo, letra de im-


To —
up, arremangar (to prenta, letras de imprenta,
appear) parecer, llegar, apare-
;

letras de molde. In — en letras


— carac-
,

cer, reaparecer, presentarse ;


de molde. German ,

teres de imprenta
— alemanes
(to refer to) revisar, regis-
trar, volver a. Not to know {or góticos). foundry,
which way to — , no saber a fundición de tipos.
dónde volver la cabeza, no Type-mctal, n., metal para letras
saber cómo componérselas. To de imprenta.
— upside down, trastornar, Type-setting machine, n., máquina
volver lo de arriba abajo. para componer tipos.
To —upon, estribar en, recaer Typewrite, v., escribir a máquina.
sobre, revolver sobre. Typewriter, n., máquina de escri-
Turner, n., torneador, tornero. bir (typist) mecanógrafo, dac-
— lathe, torno.
;

tilógrafo, escribiente a máquina.


's
Turning, n., vuelta, rodeo. — Typewriting, n., mecanografía,
point, punto decisivo, crisis. esi ritura a máquina.
This will be the —
point, desde Typewritten, a., escrito a máquina.
este punto principiarán a mejo- Typist, n., mecanógrafo. See
rar las cosas. Lady.
Turnip, n., nabo. Tyre, n., llanta. See Pneumatic.
Turnout, n., equipaje, carruaje.
Turnover, n., giro, cifra entra- ; Ugly, a., feo, deforme.
das. Ulster, n., levitón, sobretodo.
Turn-table, n., plataforma-gira- Ulterior, a., ulterior oculto, ;

toria. revelado, posterior, secundario.


Turpentine, n., trementina. Spirit Ultimate, a., último, final.
of — aguarrás.
, Ultimately, adv., últimamente.
Turquoise, n., turquesa. Ultimatum, n., ultimátum.
Turtle, n., tortuga de mar. To Ultimo, a., último, pasado. Of the
turn —
(a ship), zozobrar. 2nd — , de 2 del (mes) próximo
Tusk, n., colmillo. pasado.
Tutor, ayo, preceptor.
n., tutor, Ultramarine, n., ultramar ; ultra-
Tweed, cheviot, paño cruzado
n., marino ultramarino.
; a.,
escocés de lana. Umbrage, n., pique, resentimiento.
Twice, adv., dos veces. as much, — To take —
ofenderse darse

, ;

dos veces tanto. To be as por ofendido.


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Umbrella, v., paraguas. Unbearable, a., intolerable, insu-


Umpire, 11., arbitro, arbitrador, frible.
componedor. Unbecoming, a., impropio.
Umpire, v., arbitrar. Unbelief, n., incredulidad, falta
Unabated, a., no disminuido. de fe.
Unable, a., inhábil, incapaz, impo- Unbiased, a., imparcial, exento de
sibilitado. To be to ... — ,
prevención.
no poder, no ser capaz de, verse Unbleached, a., crudo, no blan-
imposibilitado [or en la imposi- queado, sin blanquear. —
bilidad) de, no acertar a. linen, lienzo crudo.
Unacceptable, a., inaceptable. Unbought, a., no comprado.
Unaccountable, a., incompren- Unbound, a., no encuadernado,
sible, inexplicable. a la rústica (a book, etc.) ;

Unaccustomed, a., desacostum- suelto, desatado.


brado, insólito. To be — to, Unbounded, a., infinito, ilimitado.
no estar acostumbrado {or Unbroken, a., intacto, entero no ;

hecho) a. interrumpido, regular ; invio-


Unacquainted, a., desconocido, lado.
ignorado. To be (with), no — Unbusinesslike, a., poco práctico,
conocer ignorar.
; poco formal, informal, poco
Unadulterated, a., genuino, puro, serio, poco hábil para los
natural, no falsificado. negocios.
Unadvisable, a., imprudente, poco Unbutton, v., desabotonar, desa-
cuerdo (or conveniente). brochar.
Unalterable, a., inalterable, inva- Uncalled, a., no llamado, no
riable, [variación. citado, inmotivado. for, no —
Unaltered, a., inalterable, sin merecido, poco necesario, in-
Unanimity, n., unanimidad. motivado, gratuito, fuera de
Unanimous, a., unánime. lugar.
Unanimously, adv., unánimemente, Uncertain, a., incierto, dudoso,
de común acuerdo. inconstante indeciso, poco
Unanswerable, a., incontrover- seguro, variable.
;

To be —
tible, incontestable, indispu- (about), no saberse ser poco ;

table, inconcuso. seguro (unreliable) ser dudoso ;

Unanswered, a., por contestar, no (doubtful) ser incierto, durar


;

contestado, sin respuesta. en la incertidumbre.


Unapproved, a., desaprobado. Uncertainty, n., incertidumbre,
Unattached, a., suelto. duda.
Unattainable, a., inasequible. Unchangeable, a., inmutable, im-
Unauthentic, a., no legalizado, permutable.
falto de autenticidad, apócrifo. Unchanged, a., invariado, no
Unavailing, a., inútil, infructuoso, alterado, sin alteración [or
vano, ineficaz. variación), firme, lo mismo.
Unavoidable, a., inevitable. Uncivil, a., incivil, descortés, desa-
Unaware, a., descuidado, negli- tento, impolítico.
gente. To be —
of, ignorar, no Unclaimed, a., sin reclamar. To
saber. remain — , no ser reclamado.
Unawares, adv., de improviso, a la Unclasp, v., desabrochar.
imprevista, inopinadamente. To Uncle, n., tío.
take —
coger desprevenido [or
, Uncollected, a., disperso, no reco-
a la imprevista). gido.

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Uncoiliíortable, a., incómodo, mo- Undergo, í;.,sufrir, padecer, aguan-


lesto, penoso, inquieto. tar, sostener, experimentar, ser
Uncommon, a., poco frecuente, objeto de pasar por expo-
poco común, inusitado, raro, nerse a. To
;


a loss, sufrir una
;

extraño. pérdida.
Unconcerned, a., indiferente, des- Underground, a., soterráneo, sub-
cuidado, negligente. terráneo sótano.
; railway'', —
Unconditional, a., incondicional, ferrocarril subterráneo, (or
exento de condiciones, no limi- metropolitano).
tado. Underhand, a., secreto, oculto,
Unconfirmed, a., no confirmado, clandestino ; adv., debajo de
sin confirmar. mano, por debajo de cuerda.
Unconnected, a., inconexo. Underline, subrayar.
v.,
Unconscious, a., inconsciente no Undermentioned, a., abajo men-
sabedor. To be of, no saber, — ;

cionado (or apuntado).


no tener idea (or conciencia) de. Undermine, v., minar, socavar,
Uncork, v., sacar el corcho ;
zapar debilitar.
;

destapar. Underneath, adv., debajo debajo ;

Uncover, v., destapar, descubrir. de.


Uncovered, a., descubierto, no Underrate, v., despreciar no ;

cubierto en descubierto.
; apreciar en lo bastante.
Uncultivated, a., inculto, baldío, Underscore, v., subrayar.
rústico. Under-Secretary, n., subsecretario.
Uncut, a., entero, completo, no Undersell, v., vender a menos
cortado (jewelry) en bruto
; ;
precio (or más barato) que ;

(books) sin recortar. [daño. rebajar los precios vender a ;

Undamaged, a., ileso, libre de ínfimo precio.


Undeceive, v., desengañar. Undershirt, n., camiseta.
Undecided, a., indeciso, indecisivo, Undersigned, n., infrascrito.
indeterminado. Understand, v., comprender, en-
Undeniable, a., innegable, incon- tender, alcanzar, saber, conocer;
testable. entender de (to be versed in).
Under, a., inferior, subalterno, I — that, tengo entendido que,
bajo ; adv. & debajo,
prep., me consta que. As I según — ,

más abajo, debajo de so tengo entendido, según mis



; ;

(less than) inferior a, menos de, noticias. I am given to


menos que, por menos de. To tengo entendido, se me da a
be —
age, ser menor de edad. entender, me llevan a creer, ha
— cover, bajo cubierto al llegado a mi conocimiento. It
abrigo, a cubierto. date of — ;

is understood that, se entiende


. . con fecha de.
. , par, a — que, es (or está) entendido que.
menos del par, bajo par. See It was understood that . . .
,

Key. fué (or quedó) convenido que.


Under-age nt, n., subagente. That is understood, está enten-
Underbid, v., ofrecer menos que dido por supuesto. This is an
;

otro. understood thing, es de cajón.


Underclothing, «., ropa interior. From which we —
de lo cual ,

Under-estimate, w., apreciar dema- desprendemos.


siado bajo, estimar {or com- Understanding, n., entendimiento,
putar) en menos del valor inteligencia armonía, acuerdo,
(or de lo debido). arreglo";
;

To come to an —
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entenderse, ponerse de acuerdo, desnudo. — sheepskins, zaleas.


llegar [or venir) a un acuerdo. — skins, pieles verdes.
On the —
that, a condición Undue, a., indebido, excesivo,
que, en la inteligencia {or el sobrado injusto; no vencido, ;

entendido) de que. no debido.


Undertake, v., emprender, tomar á Unduly, adv., indebidamente.
su cargo, tomar por su cuenta ; Uneasiness, n., inquietud, inco-
entrar en, aventurar, arriesgar. modidad, desasosiego, disgusto,
To —to do ... comprometerse , malestar, pena.
a hacer, encargarse de hacer. Uneasy, a., inquieto, ansioso,
Undertaker, n., emprendedor desasosegado. To feel — inquie-
empresario. Funeral em- — ,
;

We feel
tarse. about — ,

. . .
,

prendedor de pompas fúnebres. . nos inquieta mucho (nos


. .

Undertaking, 11., empresa, empeño. pone con cuidado), nos causa


Undervaluation, n., estimación inquietud {or nos da cuidado).
muy baja. Unemployed, a., desocupado, sin
Undervalue, v., desapreciar, reba- ocupación, sin empleo {or tra-
jar, menospreciar, apreciar en bajo), ocioso, sin emplear. —
menos de lo justo {or debido), capital (or money), dinero
no apreciar lo suficiente, poner ocioso (muerto or sin emplear).
en poco valor. Unendorsed, a., no endosado, sin
Underwrite, v., suscribir (to ;
endoso.
insure) asegurar. Unenviable, a., poco en\-idiable.
Underwriter, n., asegurador. Unequal, a., desigual, ineficaz,
Undeserved, no merecido, in- insuficiente, inferior despro-
merecido.
a.,
porcionado injusto. He is
;
;


Undesirable, a., poco deseable. to the task, no es hombre para
Undignified, a., sin dignidad. tanto.
Undirected, a., sin dirección, sin Unequalled, a., sin igual, sin seme-
señas. jante, sin par incomparable.
;

Undivided, a., indi\iso, entero, Uneven, a., desigual (odd) impar. ;

todo. Unevenness, n., desigualdad.


Undo, v., deshacer desatar, ; Unexceptionable, a., irrecusable,
desliar ;
perder, arruinar poner ;
irreprensible, ejemplar.
remedio a. See Undone. Unexecuted, a., no ejecutado, sin
Undone, a., deshecho perdido, ejecutar, sin efecto.
arruinado. To leave dejar
;

— , Unexpected, a., inesperado, in-


de hacer, dejar por {or sin) opinado.
hacer, no hacer. To leave Unfair, a., injusto, falso.
nothing to — no descuidar
. . . , Unfairly, adv., injustamente, con
nada para. no perdonarse
. . deslealtad.

. ;

medios para. To come Unfairness, «., deslealtad, mala


deshacerse, desatarse. To re- fe, falta de equidad.
main —quedar por hacer.
, Unfaithful, a., infiel, desleal, falto
Undoubted, a., no dudado, inne- de fe.
gable, incontestable, cierto, fue- Unfamiliar, a., poco familiar, poco
^
ra de duda. común.
Undoubtedly, adv., indudable-
1 Many words commencing with " un
"
mente, sin duda, a no dudarlo.
Undress, v., desnudar.
may be rendered in Spanish by dropping
the prefix, and making the sentence negative,
Undressed, a., en bruto, en rama ; i.e., he is not familiar with. . .

589
Uní] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Uní

Unfashionable, a., opuesto a la Ungrateful, a., ingrato, desagra-


moda, que no es de moda. decido desagradable.
;

Unfasten, v., desatar, soltar, des- Unguarded, a., descuidado, negli-


prender. gente, incauto, indiscreto, im-
Unfavourable, a., desfavorable, prudente.
contrario, adverso, no favorable, Unhappiness, n., infelicidad, infor-
poco favorable. —
information, tunio, desgracia.
noticias poco favorables. — Unhappy, infeliz, desgraciado,
a.,
quotations, cotizaciones des- desdichado, desafortu-
afligido,
favorables. — wdnds, vientos nado, desventurado.
contrarios. Unhealthy, a., enfermizo, insa-
Unfinished, a., incompleto, sin lubre, malsano.
{or por) acabar, imperfecto, no Unheard oí, a., inaudito, sin
acabado, no concluido. ejemplo, extraño, singular.
Unfit, a., inepto, impropio, inca- Unheeded, a., no atendido, des-
paz, inapropiado poco propio, atendido, despreciado.
inser\'ible. To be
;

— for, no Uuhonoured, a., despreciado.


servir para. Unhook, V., desganchar, desengan-
Unfitness, n., ineptitud, incapa- char descolgar.
;

cidad, insuficiencia ; impro- Unhurt, a., ileso, sano y salvo.


piedad. Uniform, a., uniforme, semejante,
Unfix, v., soltar, aflojar, quitar. invariable n., uniforme.
;

Unfold, v., desplegar, desdoblar, Uniformity, n., uniformidad, igual-


desarrollar descubrir, revelar.
; dad.
Unforeseen, a., imprevisto, inopi- Unimportant, a., sin importancia,
nado. nada importante, poco impor-
Unfortunate, a., desafortunado, tante, insignificante, de escasa
infortunado, desgraciado, infeliz. importancia.
Unfortunately, adv., desgraciada- Uninhabited, a., inhabitado, de-
mente, por desgracia, desafor- sierto.
tunadamente. Uninjured, a., ileso, intacto, no
Unfounded, a., infundado, sin dañado, no perjudicado.
fundamento. To be carecer — , Uninsured, a., no asegurado, sin
de fundamento, ser mal fun- asegurar.
dado. Unintelligible, a., ininteligible,
Unfriendly, a., poco amistoso, incomprensible.
enemigo, poco favorable. Unintentionally, adv., sin inten-
Unfruitful, a., estéril, infructífero ;
ción, sin querer, involuntaria-
infructuoso. mente.
Unfulfilled, a., sin cumplir. Uninterrupted, a., continuo, sin
Unfurl, v., desplegar, desdoblar, interrupción, no interrumpido.
extender. Union, n., unión, conformidad,
Unfurnished, a., no amueblado, sin concordia, armonía junta, ;

amueblar, sin muebles des- conexión, asociación. Trades


provisto.
;

— , asociación de obreros,
Ungenerous, a., poco generoso, gi'emio.
falto de generosidad. Unique, a., único, solo, sin igual,
Ungentlemanly, a., descortés, in- singular, raro.
civil, falto de educación. Unison, li:, unisón, acuerdo, ar-
Ungracious, a., desagradable, ofen- monía. In —
with, de acuerdo
sivo ; falto de cortesía. con, conforme con.

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üni] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Unp

Unit, n., unidad. Unmanageable, a., inmanejable,


Unite, v., unir, reunir, juntar ;
ingobernable, intratable.
unirse, asociarse, juntarse con- ; Unmarketable, a., invendible, no
venirse, concertarse, ponerse de pedido.
acuerdo. Unmerited, a., desmerecido, in-
United, a., unido. The — kingdom, merecido.
el Reino Unido. Unmistakable, a., inequívoco.
Unity, n., unidad ; unión, con- Unmixed, a., sin mezcla, sin
cordia, armonía. composición puro, sencillo,
;

Universal, a., universal, general. simple.


Universe, n., universo, mundo. Unmoor, v., desamarrar.
University, n., universidad. Unnecessarily, adv., inútilmente,
Unjust, a., injusto. sin necesidad.
Unjustifiable, a., injustificable, in- Unnecessary, a., innecesario, ex-
excusable, sin excusa. cusado, inútil.
Unkind, a., poco amable, duro, no Unnoticed, a., no observado, des-
benévolo áspero, cruel, seco. apercibido, pasado por alto. To
;

Unkindly, adv., duramente, áspera- pass — pasar desapercibido,


,

mente, con rigor {or severi- pasar por alto.


dad). Unobjectionable, a., irreprensible,
Unkindness, n., desafecto, falta de irrecusable.
afabilidad. Unobtainable, a., inasequible.
Unknown, a., desconocido, oculto, Unoccupied, a., desocupado, va-
ignorado, incógnito. to me, — cante, libre sin ocupación.
;

sin saberlo yo, sin mi noticia. no oficial.


Unofficial, a.,
The place is , nadie sabe {or Unopened, a., sin abrir, cerrado.
se ignora) el lugar. It is to — Unpack, v., desempaquetar, des-
us, nos es desconocido. embalar, desenfardar, descargar.
Unlawful, a., ilegal, ilícito, injusto. Unpaid, a., no pagado, sin pagar,
Unless, conj., a menos que, a sin franquear. —
letter, carta
menos de a no ser que, no sea
; sin franquear. —
invoice,
que excepto, si no, si no es. factura sin saldar. To be (or
;

Unlicensed, a., no autorizado, sin remain) —


estar sin satisfacer,
,

privilegio, sin patente, sin per- estar por saldar.


miso, sin licencia. Unparalleled, a., único, inaudito,
Unlike, a., desemejante, diferente, sin ejemplo, sin igual, sin par,
distinto. To be —
no parecerse
, sin paralelo.
(a), desemejante (de).
ser Unpardonable, a., inexcusable,
Unlikely, a., poco probable, im- irremisible.
probable, inverosímil ; adv., Unpin, v., quitar los alfileres, des-
improbablemente. enclavijar.
Unlimited, a., ilimitado, sin lí- Unplaced, a., sin colocar, sin efecto.
mites, indefinido. credit, — Unpleasant, a., desagradable, poco
crédito sin límites. agradable, enojoso, enfadoso,
Unload, v., descargar. molesto.
Unloading, n., descarga. Unpleasantness, n., desagrado,
Unlock, v., abrir (una cerradura). disgusto(s), desazón, enfado.
Unlooked for, a., inesperado. Unpolished, a., áspero (manners) ;

Unlucky, a., desgraciado, des- tosco, grosero, rudo sin pulir,


afortunado, desdichado infaus- mate, basto. — ;

diamond, dia-
to, siniestro.
;

mante en bruto. — ore, mineral

591
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sin bruñir. — steel, acero no Unredeemed, a., no redimido, no


bruñido. desempeñado.
Unpolite, a., descortés. Unrefined, a., no refinado, tosco.
Unpopular, a., impopular. Unregistered, a., no registrado, no
Unprecedented, a., inaudito, sin inscrito, no archivado (by ;

precedente, sin ejemplo, sin post) no certificado.


ejemplar. Unreliable, a., indigno de con-
Unprepared, desprevenido, des-
a., fianza,no fidedigno.
provisto, no preparado. To be Unremunerative, a., poco lucra-
— for, no esperar, no estar tivo.
preparado para. Unrest, n., inquietud, desasosiego.
Unprincipled, a., malvado, in- Unripe, «., verde, inmaturo.
moral, exento de principios Unrivalled, a., sin rival, sin igual,
morales, sin principios. sin par, incomparable.
Unprinted, a., manuscrito, no Unroll, v., desarrollar, extender,
impreso. desplegar.
Unproductive, a., improductivo, Unruled, a., no rayado, no reglado.
estéril. Unruly, a., indómito, indomable,
Unprofitable, a., desventajoso, revoltoso, terco, intratable, des-
poco ventajoso, no (pr poco) arreglado.
lucrativo, no provechoso, im- Unsafe, a., inseguro, poco seguro,
productivo inútil, vano.
; no seguro, peligroso.
Unprotected, a., desvalido, sin Unsaleable, a., invendible. To be
protección, sin defensa, ex- — ser invendible, no tener
,

puesto, desabrigado. salida.


Unprotested, a., no protestado, sin Unsatisfactory, a., poco satisfac-
protestar. torio. To be very — , ser muy
Unprovided, a., desproveído, des- poco satisfactorio, dejar mucho
provisto, falto. — for, desam- que desear.
parado, no preparado a. Bill — Unscrew, v., destornillar, desen-
for, letra en descubierto. tornillar.
Unpublished, a., no publicado, Unscrupulous, a., poco escrupu-
inédito. loso.
Unpunctual, a., inexacto, que no Unsealed, a., desellado, sin sello,
es puntual. abierto, no sellado.
Unqualified, a., inhábil, inepto, Unseasonable, a., intempestivo,
incapaz completo, entero.
; fuera de sazón, fuera de propó-
Unquestionable, a., indudable, sito, inoportuno.
indisputable. Unsea worthy, o., inservible en ;

Unquestionably, adv., indubitable- mal estado para hacerse a la


mente, sin duda, a no dudarlo. mar.
Unravel, v., desenredar, deshilar. Unseemly, a., indecente, indecoro-
Unread, o., no leído, sin leer ;
so impropio.
;

iliterato. Unseen, a., in\ásible, que no se ve,


Unreadable, a., ilegible. no \-isto.
Unreal, a., no real, imaginario, sin Unselfish, a., desinteresado, no
realidad, inmaterial, insincero. egoísta.
Unreasonable, a., desrazonable, Unselfishness, n., desinterés.
inmoderado, excesivo, fuera de Unserviceable, a., inútil, sin utili-
razón, intempestivo. dad, inservible.
Unredeemable, a., inamortizable. Unsettle, v., inquietar, alterar.

592
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agitar, perturbar, desarreglar, for, no servir para, no convenir


descomponer, trastornar. a [or para).
Unsettled, a., agitado, trastornado, Uusupplied, a., desprovisto, no
oscilante, instable, poco estable, surtido.
variable inconstante, incierto
; ;
Unsurpassed, a., inmejorable.
no arreglado, no liquidado, por Unsuspected, a., no sospechado.
pagar, pendiente turbio. — Untainted, a., inmaculado, no
account, cuenta sin saldar.
;

— echado a perder, no corrompido.


prices, precios oscilantes, Untenable, a., insostenible, inad-
— market, mercado agitado. misible.
Unshaken, a., firme, estable, se- Untidy, a., desaseado, sucio, des-
guro, sentado, inmoble, inmo- garbado, desaliñado, descom-
vible, inquebrantable. puesto.
Unship, v., desembarcar desar- ; Untie, v., desatar, desenlazar ;

mar, desmontar. (a knot) deshacer.


Unsightly, a., feo, disforme. Until, prep., hasta conj., hasta ;

Uuskilíul, (Unskilled), a., desma- que, ínterin.


ñado, inexperto, inhábil, inex- Untimely, a., intempestivo, pre-
perimentado, torpe. [table. maturo, inoportuno.
Unsociable, a., insociable, intra- Untold, a., no narrado, no com-
Unsold, a., invendido, no vendido, putable, desmedido.
no despachado, por vender. Untouched, a., intacto, ileso.
To remain —
quedar por ,
Untried, no probado, no ensa-
a.,
vender, permanecer sin venta. yado, no experimentado.
Subject to being salvo venta,— , Untrue, a., falso, incierto, pérfido.
salvo vendido con reserva de
; Untrustworthy, a., indigno de
quedar (el artículo) por vender. confianza.
Unsolicited, a., no solicitado, no Untruth, n., mentira, falsedad,
buscado, espontáneo. embuste.
Unsound, a., defectuoso, malsano ; Unusual, a., raro, extraño, extra-
poco firme erróneo,
; falso, ordinario, inusitado, desacos-
errado podrido.
;
tumbrado.
Unsparing, a., liberal, generoso, Unusually, adv., raramente, rara
pródigo, no económico. vez, inusitadamente, extraor-
Unspeakable, a., inefable, inde- dinariamente, fuera del común ;

cible, inexplicable. más que de ordinario.


. . .

Unstamped, a., no sellado, no Unvarnished, a., no barnizado sin ;

estampado, sin seUo. adorno.


Unsteady, a., inconstante, poco Unveil, ü., descubrir, quitar el velo.
firme, inseguro, instable, irre- Unwarrantable, a., inexcusable,
gular, vacilante perturbado, ;
indisculpable ; insostenible, in-
desarreglado. justificable.
Unstitch, v., desapuntar, descoser. Unwarranted, a., incierto, no jus-
Unsuccessful, a., infructuoso, sin tificado, inexcusable.
éxito [or fruto), desgraciado, Unwashed, a., no lavado, sucio.
desafortunado, vano. To be — Unwelcome, a., desagradable, in-
no salir bien, ser desgraciado. cómodo, importuno, infausto.
Unsuccessfully, adv., infructuosa- Unwell, a., malo, enfermo, indis-
mente, sin fruto, sin resultado. puesto.
Unsuitable, a., impropio, no apro- Unwholesome, a., malsano, insa-
piado, no adaptado. To be — lubre.

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ünw] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [üga

Unwieldy, a., pesado, abultado. un hombre recto {or justo).


Unwilling, a., desinclinado, poco — piano, piano vertical {or
inclinado. To be to, no — recto).
querer, no estar dispuesto a. Uproar, n., tumulto, alboroto.
Unwillingly, adv., de mala gana, Uproot, v., desarraigar, arrancar
con repugnancia. de raíz.
Unwillingness, n., mala gana, Upset, a., desarreglado, trastor-
repugnancia. nado, volcado afligido.
Unwind, v., desenredar. Upset, n., trastorno. price,
;


Unwise, a., imprudente, indis- primera oferta.
creto, poco avisado. Upset, v., volcar, desarreglar, tras-
Unworthy, a., indigno. tornar, derribar (a plan, etc.) ;

Unyielding, a., firme, inflexible, fracasar, desbaratar.


terco. Upshot, n., remate, fin, conclusión,
Up, adv., arriba, en pie, en lo alto, último resultado. The is, —
levantado hacia, hasta. To resulta que en resumidas
be — ;

(or versed) in, entender cuentas. . . .


;

de ser conocedor de estar Upside down, adv., al revés, en con-


;

impuesto en. It is not to the — ;

fusión, volteado, trastornado



.

sample, no es igual a {or como) To turn volver de arriba


la muestra. —
till the present, abajo dar la vuelta a.
,

hasta ahora. —
to now, hasta
;

Upstairs, adv., arriba.


ahora. —
and down, acá y allá, Upstart, n., advenedizo.
arriba y abajo. to date (or — Upward, adv., hacia arriba de
to the times), hasta la fecha, alza, alza.al tendency, — ;

al día (modern), moderno. To tendencia al alza.


go — ;

subir, ascender. It is all Upwards, adv., hacia arriba, en


— — — —
,

todo se acabó.
, to, hasta alza. of, más de. of 40, de
a la altura de al corriente de.
;

40 arriba. From 1 piece —



;

Hard en apuros a la cuarta desde una pieza en adelante.



,


;

pregunta. train, tren ascen- 100 kilos 100 kilos para ,

dente. s and downs, altos


-
arriba 100 kilos o más.
y ;

bajos, altibajos. Urge, V., recomendar, impeler,


Upliíll, a., difícil, penoso ;cuesta empujar, instar, obligar, apre-
aiTÍba. [apoyar. miar, importunar, incitar, exci-
Uphold,, v., mantener, sostener, tar, estimular ; apresurar, ace-
Upholster, v., tapizar. lerar, apurar ; urgir, solicitar.
Upholsterer, n., tapicero. Urgency, n., urgencia, aprieto.
Upholstery, n., tapicería. Urgent, a., urgente, imperativo.
Upon, prep., sobre, encima. — It is —
urge. ,

this condition, bajo esta condi- Urgently, adv., con urgencia {or
ción. —
your arrival, a su instancia), encarecidamente.
llegada. —
the whole, todo Urn, n., urna
recipiente para
considerado. reflection, — café {or té).
;

habiéndolo reflexionado. Us, pron., nos, nosotros.


Upper, a., superior, más elevado, Usage, n., uso, trato, tratamiento
de arriba. The hand, la — costumbre, hábito. Ill mal — ;

ventaja, la superioridad. — trato. Trade — , uso


,

del
deck, sobrecubierta. comercio.
Upright, a., derecho, recto, verti- Usance, n., usanza, uso. At — a
cal, en pie, justo. An — man, usanza, al uso.
,

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Us ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Vac

Use, n., uso, costumbre empleo, ; acostumbrado, solido, habitual,


goce, utilidad, provecho, mane- de costumbre, de siempre. As
jo servicio, necesidad. To be —como de costumbre, como
,


;

oí ser útil, servir, traer siempre, como de ordinario.


ventaja.
,

To be of no ser — ,
—conditions, condiciones de
inútil,no servir para (or de) costumbre.
nada, no venir al caso. To make Usually, adv., usualmente, común-
— of, hacer uso de, servirse de, mente, regularmente, por lo
aprovecharse de, aprovechar, regular, por lo común. It is —
utilizar. Out of — , sin uso, done, suele hacerse.
inusitado, olvidado. It is out Usufruct, n., usufructo.
of — ya no
se usa {or estila). Usurer, n., usurero.
— ,

the interest, usufructo.


of Usurp, v., usurpar.
WTiat is the ¿ De qué — Usury, n., usura.

sirve .
?

To make good
. . ?
. . .

— Utensil, n., utensilio. s, uten-


of, aprovechar (bien). To be in silios, aperos (tools).
útiles
— , estar en uso, servir, ser Writing
——útiles de escribir.
,
;

usado. Ofíice s, objetos de escritorio.

Use, v., emplear, usar, gastar, Utilise, v., utilizar, emplear, hacer
utilizar, hacer uso de, servirse uso de, aprovecharse de.
de, valerse de, usar de tratar Utility, n., utilidad, ventaja. Of
acostumbrar, habituar, soler,
; ;

— de utilidad, útil.

,

tener costumbre. To (or to Utmost, a., extremo, sumo, inayor,


be d),— usarse, consumirse. más grande, todo, último. To
To be —
d for, servir para, do one's —
hacer sus posibles ,

usarse para, emplearse para. To (or cuanto está a sus alcances)


— up, agotar, gastar, consumir. hacer cuanto pueda, (or todo lo
;

To be —
— d up, acabarse, ago- que pueda), poner todo lo que
tarse. your own judgment, esté de su parte.
obre usted como mejor le Utter, a., total, todo, entero,
parezca. To be — mal- d, ser completo, cabal, extremo, sumo.
tratado, maltratarse. — ill

Ill d, Utter, v., proferir, pronunciar


He —d to
;

maltratado. go, emitir, dar circulación a.


solía To be —d
ir. estar to, Utterance, n., habla, lenguaje,
acostumbrado To — every a. expresión.
efíort (or endeavour), hacer Utterly, adv., totalmente, entera-
sus posibles, emplear todos sus mente, del todo, de todo punto.
esfuerzos. d up, agotado,

acabado. It has been d


already (or before), ha servido Vacancy, n., vacante, vacío, va-
ya. cación, hueco, laguna. To fill
Useful, a., útil, beneficioso, pro- the —
proveer (se) la vacante.
,

vechoso, de utilidad. Vacant, a., vacante, vacío, des-


Usefully, adv., útilmente, con ocupado, hueco, libre.
utilidad. Vacate, v., vaciar, renunciar,
Useless, a., inútil, infructuoso. dejar, dejar vacante desalo-
To be — ser inútil, no servir jar salir, irse.
;

para nada.
,

It is — to say, Vacation,
;

n., vacación (es).


excusado es decir, por demás Vacillate, v vacilar, titubear,
,

está el decir, huelga decir. estar incierto, oscilar.


Usual, a., usual, ordinario, común. Vacuum, n., vacuo. — brake,
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Vag] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Veh

freno al vacío. — pump, be —d at, apreciarse en, eva-


bomba atmosférica de va- luarse en, estar tasado en, cal-
cío. cularse en. To —
on (or upon),
Vague, vago, indefinido, indis-
a., girar a cargo de.
tinto, oscuro. Valuer, n., tasador, apreciador.
Vagueness, n., vaguedad. Valve, n., válvula. Safety- —
Vain, a., vano, inútil, sin efecto válvula de seguridad.
vanidoso, oigulloso. In en — ,
;

Van, n., furgón, camión.


vano, en balde, inútilmente, Vanilla, n., vainilla.
infructuosamente. Vanish, v., desvanecerse, des-
Valance, n., cenefa, doselera. aparecer.
Valid, a., válido, valedero. To Vanity, n., vanidad.
make —
validar, hacer valer. Vapour, n., vapor.

,

To be ser válido
, valer. ; Variable, a., variable, alterable,
Validity, n., validez, solidez. mudable inconstante.
;

Valise, n., maleta, saco de mano, Variance, n., variación, discordia,


valija. desavenencia, desacuerdo. To
Valley, n., valle. be at —estar en desacuerdo,

,

Valorem, Ad , con arreglo al estar desavenido, oponerse. At


valor, ad-valorem. — wth, reñido con.
Valuable, a., precioso, valioso, de Variation, n., variación, desvia-
valor, apreciable, estimable. ción, mudanza, variedad, diver-
Valuables, n.pl., objetos de valor ; sidad. —of prices, variación
valores, efectos. de precios.
Valuation, n., tasa, valuación, Varied, a., variado, mezclado,
tasación, justiprecio, aprecia- cambiado.
ción, estimación, avalúo. Variety, n., variedad, diversidad,
Value, n., valor, aprecio, precio, diferencia, surtido, clase.
importancia. —
in account,
— Various, a., (plural) varios, difer-
valor en cuenta. (For) entes, diversos.
received, valor recibido. — Varnish, n., barniz.
received in goods, valor recibido Varnish, v., barnizar (fig.) co-
en mercancías. 6tli May, — lorear, paliar.
;

valor a 6 Mayo. Samples of Vary, v., variar, diversificar, dife-


no — muestras sin valor.
,
— renciarse, mudar, cambiar. To
received in cash, valor recibido — from, distinguirse de.
en contante. To be of no — Vase, n., vaso, florero.
carecer de valor. Of little — Vaseline, n., vaselina.
de poco valor, de poca monta Vast, a., vasto, inmenso, enorme,
{or importancia). —
in cash, cuantioso, sumo, extenso.
valor en metálico, valor en Vastly, adv., muy, mucho, en
efectivo. Damaged —
of the sumo grado, excesivamente.
goods, valor (de la mercancía) Vastness, n., grandeza, inmensi-
en estado de avería. To set a dad, magnitud, extensión.
high —
on, hacer mucho Vat, n., cuba, tina, noque.
aprecio de, estimar en mucho. Vault, n., bóveda cueva, bodega.
;

Value, v., valorar, valuar, estimar, Veer, v., mudarse virar, saltar.
;

apreciar, tasar, justipreciar, cal- Vegetable, n., vegetal, hortaliza.


cular, hacer aprecio de. To — — s, legumbres, verduras.
highl}', estimar en mucho, Vegetation, n., vegetación.
hacer mucho aprecio de. To Vehicle, n., vehículo.
596
Ve¡3 ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Vet

Veil, 11., velo cubierta, disfraz,


; Verdigris, n., verdete, cardenillo,
pretexto. acetato de cobre.
Veil, v., velar encubrir, ocultar. Verge, n., borde, margen. On the
Vein, n., vena
;

veta (oí wood) ; ;


— of, al borde de, a dos dedos
filón (oí metal). de.
Velluní, n., vitela. Verge, v. (upon), acercarse (a,)
Velocity, n., velocidad. rayar (en.)
Velvet, n., terciopelo, velludo. Verification, n., verificación, com-
Cotton —
terciopelo de algo-
, probación.
dón. Verify, v., verificar, autorizar,
Velveteen, n., pana, panilla. probar, comprobar, reconocer.
Vendor, n., vendedor. To be verified (to take place),
Veneer, n., hoja para chapear, cumplirse.
chapa, capa exterior. Veritable, a., verdadero, cierto,
Veneer, v., chapear, enchapar. real.
Vengeance, n., venganza. With a Vermicelli, n.pl., fideos.
— con fuerza, con vehemencia,
, Vermilion, n., bermellón, cinabrio.
de vera.s con toda su alma.
; Versatile, a., versátil.
Vent, n., respiradero desahogo, Verse, n., verso, copla.
salida. To give to, dar rienda — ;

Versed, a., versado, práctico,


suelta a, dar salida a, desfogar, diestro.
desatarse (en). To give to — Version, n., versión.
one's feelings, dar rienda suelta Versus, prep., contra.
a sus sentimientos desaho- ; Vertical, a., vertical.
garse. Very, a., verdadero, real, idéntico,
Vent, v., dar salida a, desfogar. mismo muy,
adv., mucho,
Ventilate, v., ventilar discutir, hasta. — man,
;

The hombre el
disputar, agitar.
;

mismo. — much, mucho,


Ventilation, n., ventilación. muchísimo muy. — nearly,
por poco. The — same,
;

Ventilator, n., ventilador. casi


mismísimo. So —
;

Venture, n., riesgo, peligro, aven- el mismo, el


tura, especulación pacotilla. tan. So — much, tanto. —
— ;

At a a
— muchmuythe bien
, la ventura. well, bien ; está.
Venture, aventurar, arries-
v., same, casi igual.
gar, emprender aventurarse, Vessel, n., vasija, vaso (Naut.)
arriesgarse. to To
;

— .... buque, barco, navio, embarca-


;

atreverse a, permitirse. ción.


Venturesome, a., atrevido, em- Vest, n., chaleco (under ;

prendedor, osado, aventurado. camiseta, camiseta interior ;

Veracious, a., veraz, verídico, elástica.


verdadero. Vest, v., revestir, investir. To —
Veracity, n., veracidad, verdad. vnth, vestir de, revestir de.
Verbal, a., verbal, de palabra, de —
ed interests, intereses creados.
viva voz. Vestibule, n., vestíbulo.
Verbally, adv., verbalmente, de Vestige, 11., vestigio, rastro, huella.
palabra. Vesting(s), n., género para chale-
Verbatim, adv., palabra por pala- cos.
bra, textualmente, al pie de la Vestry, n., vestuario, sacristía.
letra. Veterinary, a., veterinario ; n.,
Verdict, n., veredicto, sentencia, albéitar, veterinario.
decisión, dictamen, parecer. Veto, n., veto.
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Vex] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Voc

Vex, v.,vejar, molestar, contra- Vigilant, a., vigilante, cuidadoso,


riar, enojar, fastidiar, enfadaí, atento.
To be —
irritar.
incomodarse.
ed, enojarse,
The — ed ques-
Vignette, n., viñeta.
Vigorous, a., \-igoroso, enérgico.
tion, la cuestión engorrosa (or Vigour, n., vigor, fuerza, actixd-
enojosa). dad, energía.
Vexation, n., vejación, molestia, Vile, a., vil, bajo, indigno, sin
disgusto, enojo, enfado. valor, ruin, pésimo.
Vexatious, a., molesto, enfadoso, Villa, n., quinta.
penoso, fastidioso, initante, ve- Village, n., aldea, lugar, población
jante. pequeña.
Via, prep., por, por la vía de. Vindicate, v., vindicar, defender,
Viaduct, n., viaducto. mantener, satisfacer, justificar.
Vibrate, v., vibrar, moverse. Vine, n., viña, parra, vid. —
Vico, n., vicio, maldad, falta branch, sarmiento. grower, —
torno, tornillo.
;

viticultor. —
yard, viña, viñedo.

Vice, prep., en lugar de, en vez de Vinegar, n., vinagre. cruet,
vice. Gínsul, vicecónsul. — ;

vinagrera.
president, \acepresidente. — Vintage, «., vendimia, cosecha.
versa, viceversa, al revés. Vinlner, n., \ánatero, tabernero.
— ro3', virrey. Violate, v., violar, quebrantar,
Vicinity, n., vecindad, proximidad. contravenir.
Victim, n., víctima. Violation, n., \'iolación, infracción.
Victorious, a., \dctorioso. Violence, n., %dolencia, fuerza.
Victory, n., victoria; triunfo. Violent, a., \dolento, vehemente,
Victual, n., vitualla. s, víveres. — recio, fuerte, extremo, severo.
Virtual, V., abastecer, avituallar Violet, 11., \doleta ; a., violado.
proveer de bastimentos.
;

Violin, n., violin. —


case, caja de
Victualler, n., abastecedor, pro- ^^olín.
veedor. Violincello, «., violoncelo.
Victualling, «., a%atuallamiento. Virtual, a., virtual.
Vicuña, n., vicuña. Virtue, n., virtud. In (or by) —
Vide, véase, véanse.
v., of, en virtud de, con arreglo a ;
Videíicit (Viz.), adv., a saber. a valer sobre.
Vie, v., competir, ir a porfía, Viscous, a., viscoso, pegajoso.
rivalizar. Visé, V., visar. —
ed, visado.
View, n., vista, miraobjeto, Visible, a., visible, evidente. To

;

intento, propósito opinión, be verse, ser visible.


parecer. — s,
;

miras, parecer,
,

Visit, n., \'isita, visitación. To


opinión. At — a primera first pajr a —
hacer visita, estar {or
In — en
, ,

vista. en mira. \ásta, ir) a visitar.


In — en vista de
of,
,

dado Visitor, w., visitador ^dsita visi-


ante. To have — tener en in ,
; ;

tante. —
s, vdsitas.
; ;

vista en mira), tener pre-


{or Vital, a., vital, esencial, indispen-
sente proyectar.
; With a — sable.
to,con el objeto {or la mira) de. Vitriol, 11., \dtriolo, ácido sulfúrico.
See Point. Vivid, a., \dvo, brillante (a colour) ;

View, v., rñirar, ver, examinar, animado.


inspeccionar, considerar. Viz (Videlicet), adv., a saber.
Vigilance, n., vigilancia, cui- Vocabulary, n., vocabulario.
dado. Vocal, a., vocal.
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Voe] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wa¡

Vocation, n., vocación, oficio, Voyage, v., viajar, navegar.


carrera, profesión. Vulcanite, n., vulcanita, ebonita.
Vogue, moda, boga. To be in
n., Vulgar, a., vulgar, común, ordi-
— , moda, estar en boga.
ser de

nario vil, bajo.
;

Voice, n., voz. To have no in Vulgarity, n., vulgaridad.


the matter, no toner voz en
capítulo. Wad, tacon., borra, huata. ;

Voice, v., expresar, proclamar. Wad, acolchar, emborrar.


v.,

Void, a., vacío, desocupado, hue- Wadding, n., entretela, huata,


co vacante, falto, despro- guata, algodón en rama, relleno
visto
;

vano, nulo.
; To be — oí, de algodón entreforro borra, ; ;

carecer de. taco.


Voidance, n., vaciamiento, vacan- Wafer, n., oblea.
cia, evacuación. Waft, v., llevar por el aire, hacer
Volt, n., voltio. flotar, llevar.
Voltage, n., voltaje. Wage, n., paga, jornal, soldada.
Volume, volumen, bulto
n., ;
— s, sueldo, jornal(es), salario,
(book) volumen, tomo im- paga. See Slimmum.
porte, suma, gran cantidad.
;

Wage, sostener.
v., To — war,
A great —
oí business, cuan- hacer guerra.
tiosos negocios. Wager, n., apuesta.
Voluminous, a., voluminoso, abul- Wagor, V., apostar.
tado, copioso. Wagon {or Waggon), n., vagón,
Voluntary, a., voluntario, espon- carro, coche, carretón, galera.
táneo. —
load, carretada, carga. See
Volunteer, n., voluntario, meri- Tip.
torio. Wagonette, n., berlina, birlocho.
Volunteer, v., ofrecer, ofrecerse. Wainscot (Wainscoting), n., en-
Vote, n., voto, sufragio. Casting maderamiento, entabladura, ar-
— voto decisivo. To put to the tesonado.

,

poner a votación. Majorit}' Waist, n., cintura, talle, corpino



;
,

of s, pluralidad de votos. (of a ship) combés.


Vote, v., votar. Waistband, n., cinturón, cintura
Voter, n., votante, voto, elector. de enagua {or de pantalón).
Vouch, v., certificar, atestiguar, Waistcoat, n., chaleco.
afirmar, atestar, testificar. To Wait, n., espera tardanza, de-
— for, atestiguar, garantir, mora, detención.
;

ñador de, dar testimonio aguardar servir.


salir
de, garantizar.
W^ait,
To — esperar,esperar,
V.,
aguardar,
for,
;

Voucher, n,, resguardo, compro- acechar. To — on (or upon) a


bante, documento justificativo, person, ir a ver, pasar a ver a
justificante, recibo (person) alguno, hacer una visita a, pre-
testigo, garante, fiador.
;

sentarse a. To on (a person) —
Vow, voto, juramento.
n., with remitir, acompañar,
Vow, v., votar, hacer voto, jurar.
. . .

comunicar (a alguno) To
,

for .

Vowel, n., vocal. a reply, esperar una contesta-
Voyage, n., viaje, viaje por mar, ción. To keep one ^ing, tener —
navegación, rumbo, travesía. (a alguno) de plantón.
— out and home, viaje de ida y Waiter, n., mozo, camarero.
vuelta, viaje redondo. On a — Waiting, n., espera. room, sala —
en \daje, viajando. de espera, sala de descanso.
599
Wai] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Was

Waive, w., dejar pasar, abandonar ;


cities) cuartel, barrio, barriada,
desistir de (a claim), renunciar distrito ;
(of hospitals) sala,
(a), no insistir en. di\dsión.
Wake (or Waken), v., despertar, Warden, w., custodio, guardián,
despertarse. gobernador. [rio.
Walk, n., paseo, vuelta ; modo de Wardrobe, n., guardarropa, arma-
andar. Ware, n., mercancía, mercadería.
Walker, n., paseador, andador. See Hard, China.
Walking-stick, n., bastón. Warehouse, n., almacén, depósito.
Wall, n., (inside) pared muralla, — charges, gastos de almacén
— almacenaje. —
; ;

muro. Partition tabique. almacenaje. rent,


Wallet, It., alforjas; mochila;
,

— man, almacenero, guarda-


zurrón de cuero. almacén.
Wallflower, n., alelí doble. Warehouse, v., almacenar.
Wall-paper, n., papel de tapizar. Warfare, n., guerra.
Wall-plate, n., carrera, solera. Warm, a., caliente, caluroso,
Walnut, n., (tree) nogal nuez. cálido ; ardiente, vivo, sincero,

;

Waltz, n., vals. activo, celoso. To make


Wander, v.. errar, vagar ; dis- calentar.
currir. Warm, v., calentar.
Want, n., necesidad,
falta, ca- Warming-pan, «., calentador.
rencia. inI am
of, me hace — Warmth, n., calor viveza. ;

falta, me falta ; necesito. To Warn, v., advertir, prevenir, pre-


feel the —
of (to niiss), echar caver, avisar, aconsejar.
de menos. For —
of, por falta Warning, n., aviso, amonestación,
de. — of cash (or monc}^), falta advertencia, escarmiento. To
de dinero. —
of confidence, give — prevenir, advertir.
falta de confianza. of time, — ,

Warp, n., (Xaut.) espía, calabrote;


falta de tiempo. Your s, sus — (oí cloth) urdimbre, cadena ;

necesidades. (ofwood) alabeo.


Want, v., necesitar, hacer falta, Warp, v., torcerse ;
(wood) ala-
haber menester ; querer, de- bearse urdir
; (to pervert) ;

sear ;carecer, faltar buscar, ; torcer, desviar.


pretender. Warrant, «., auto, permiso, auto-
Wanted, a., necesitado ; (in ad- ridad ; auto de prisión, orden
vertisements) se necesita, falta, de arresto cédula, garantía,
;

se desea, se solicita, urge(n). justificación, autorización fia-


— —
;

To be badly urgir mucho,, dor. Dividend cupón {or ,

hacer mucha falta. cédula) de di^-idendo, cupón.


Wanting, a., falto, escaso, defec- Warrant, v., justificar, autorizar,
tuoso. To be — , faltar. apoyar, excusar ;
garantir, ga-

Wanton, a., libre, atrevido, licen- rantizar. To be
ed (enti-
cioso. tled) to, tenerderecho a. ed —
War, n.,guerra. To be at estar — fast, se garantiza como firme.


,

en guerra. ship, (or man-of- ed to se garante {or



. . . ,

), navio de guerra. Secretary garantiza) que.


for — ministro de la guerra.
,
— Warranty, n., garantía, seguridad,
office, ministerio de la guerra. autoridad.
— risks, riesgos de guen^a. Wash, loc|ón.
n.,

Ward, n., guarda ;
guarnición ; Wash, lavar, limpiar.
v., To
(a minor) pupilo, menor ;
(of awaj', lavar, borrar llevar (se). ;

600
Was] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Way

Washhaiid basin, n., jofaina, Water, n., agua. By — por agua,


palangana. por mar. Fresh — agua dulce.
,
,

Wash-house, n., lavadero. Rain agua llovediza. Salt-


,

Wash-leather, n., gamuza. — agua salada, agua del mar.



,

Washer, n., (Mech.) arandela, Bilge agua de pantoque.



,

volandera. High marca alta, pleamar.



,

Washing, n., lavadura, lavado. Low bajamar, marea baja.


when — To make —
,

In the -— (or ), al (a ship), hacer agua.


lavar(Io). — machine, máquina Diamond oí the first dia- — ,

de lavar. — powder, polvos de mante de primera agua.


lavar. Water, v., aguar, regar, mojar
Wastage, n., merma. Natural — (cattle) abrevar (ships) hacer ;
;

merma de vicio propio. aguada.


Waste, a., desolado, desierto, Water-borne, a., flotante.
desecho, inútil. -book, bo- — Water-colours, n.pl., aguadas.
rrador. —
paper, papel de Water-course, n., corriente de
desecho, -papel viejo (oy inútil). agua arroyo, canal.
río,

;

paper basket, canasto para Water-cress, berros. n.,


papel, cesto para papeles. -
Watered, a., aguado. See Silk.
tubo desagüe
—de
pipe, {or Waterfall, n., cascada.
derrame). silk, cadarzo. Water-gauge, n., indicador de
See SUk. nivel de agua.
Waste, desperdicio, desechos ;
n., Water-Une, n., línea de agua,
despilfarro, gasto inútil. Cotton línea de flotación.
— estopa ;, desperdicios de
, Water-mark, «., filigrana.
algodón. Jute borra de — W^aterproof, impermeable a., al

,

yute. Woollen borra de agua, a prueba de agua n.,


lana. —
oí inonej^ despilfarro
,

impermeable.
;

{or gasto inútil) de dinero. — Watertight, a., impermeable, es-


oí time, pérdida {or desperdicio) tanco.
de tiempo. To go to echarse — , Waterway, n., canalón.
a perder. Waterwhcel, n., rueda hidráulica.
Wasteful, a., gastador, pródigo ; Watering-place, n., aguadero ;

destructivo. (health resort) balneario.


Watch, n., desvelo, vigilia vela, ; Wave, n., ola, onda.
cuidado, vigilancia centinela, ; Wave, ü-, tremolar, agitar, ondear,
guardia, vigilante, sereno hacer señas.
(time-piece) reloj, reloj de bol-
;

Wax, n., cera. Bees'- cera. —


sillo. Repeating — reloj de Sealing- lacre. — candle, — ,

repetición. case,
,

caja de bugía, cirio, vela de cera.


,


reloj . chain, leontina, cadena light, vela de cera cerilla.
de reloj key, llave de reloj
.
. — taper, blandón, cirio.
;

Watch, v., vigilar, guardar, velar, Waxen, a., de cera.


custodiar ; fijarse en, observar. Way, n., camino, vía, trayecto
To —
one's opportunity, apro- modo, estilo gusto, forma, ;
;

vechar {or acechar) la ocasión. uso, costumbre, situación, con-


To — —
—Any
over, cuidar de ; vigilar. ducto. de cualquier
Watchful, a., \'igilante, cuidadoso.
— modo. entrada. out,
in,
,


Watchmaker, n., relojero. 's salida. The best is lo —

. . . ,

shop, relojería. mejor es. By the . de . . ,

Watchman, n., sereno. camino, de paso, dicho sea de


601
Way] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wee

paso, a propósito. To clear the Weapon, n., arma.


— dejar expedita la vía.
, To Wear, n., uso, gasto, desmejora-
get (or have) one's (own) — miento. For ^vinter para —
salirse con la suya. To give — invierno. —
and tear, desgaste,
,

ceder bajar (prices, etc.). To deterioro.


give —
;

to (feelings, etc.), dar Wear, v., usar, llevar, llevar pues-


rienda suelta a ceder al to, gastar, mostrar ; durar,

. . . ;

impulso de. To be in the gastarse, consumirse. To be


estorbar, incomodar, servir de worn, llevarse, gastarse. To be
estorbo. In no de ningún — , much worn, tener mucha boga
modo, en nada. In every — estar muy gastado (worn out).
;

en todos respectos. B}' of, — To — well, durar mucho {or


a modo de, a calidad de, a largo tiempo), ser duradero.
título de. It is not in our — Wornout, gastado. To off, —
(line), no es de nuestro ramo. usarse, gastarse borrarse ; pa-
In this —
de esta manera, así. sarse, disiparse, desaparecer. To
;

To lead the
,


coger {or tomar) , —out, gastar, romper ; (to
la delantera. To make — tire) cansar, fastidiar.
atravesar, abrirse camino. To Wearer, n., persona que lleva {or
make one's hacer carrera — gasta) alguna cosa.
acreditarse. To make for,
,

— ;

Wearing, n., desgaste, deterioro.


hacer lugar para. On the en — —apparel, vestidos, prendas
(cr de) camino. On the to, — ,

de vestir. [aburrido.
en camino de, con rumbo a, Weary, a., cansado, fatigado.
en viaje para, en el trayecto de. Weather, n., tiempo. beaten,
Half —
en la mitad del camino. trabajado, zozobrado. — bound,

,

We do not know which to detenido por el mal tiempo.


turn, no sabemos a qué atener- Through stress of — por el
nos. To be on the estar en- — temporal, a causa de un tem-
,

caminado. To see one's to,


,

— poral, por el mal tiempo.


decidirse a, resolverse a ver ; Weather, v., atravesar, aguantar,
el modo (or la manera) de, pasar, sufrir ; (a cape, etc.)
hallar modo de, conseguir, po- doblar.
der. In a bad en mala — , Weather-cock, n., veleta.
situación. Out of the fuera — , Weather-glass, n., barómetro.
del camino extraordinario, Weave, v., tejer trenzar.
exorbitante.
;

— s, (textiles) Weaver, n., tejedor.


;

combinaciones de color ; (in Weaving, n., tejido, el tejer.


prints), gustos, estilos. Web, n., tela, tejido (film) ;

Wayward, a., indócil, porfiado. palmura, membrana ; (of


We, pron., nosotros, nosotras. spider) telaraña. See Boot.
Weak, a., débil, flaco, flojo (mar- Webbing, n., cinta para cinchas ;

ket) poco sólido.


;
cincha.
Weaken, v., debilitar, enflaquecer, Wedge, n., cuña, calzo.
aflojar, disminuir. Wedge-shaped, a., cuneiforme.
Weakness, n., debilidad, flaqueza, Wedgwood, n., loza inglesa, porce-
flojedad (weak side) flaco. lana opaca.
Wealth, n.,
;

riqueza (s), caudal, Wednesday, n., jniércoles. Ash —


opulencia. miércoles de ceniza.
Wealthy, a., rico, opulento, acau- Weed, n., hierba, mala yerba.
dalado Sea — , alga.

602
Wee] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wet

Week, 11., semana. In a or two, — está al servicio {or a la disposi-


de aquí a una semana o dos. ción) de Vd. puede Vd.
Last — la semana pasada. disponer de ello. Welcome
;

Next —
, !

semana que viene,


la Bien venido
la
,

semana entrante. The — ¡

Welfare, n., bienestar, felicidad,


!

before last, la penúltima se- prosperidad, bienandanza.


mana. days, días de trabajo, Well, a., feliz, bueno, sano adv.,
— —
;

días laborables. A {or per ,


— bien. As también, tan bien.

,

por {or a la) semana cada As as, así como, tanto como,
-



;

semana. See Day. lo mismo que. and good,


Weekly, a., semanal, hebdoma- enhorabuena, bien está. —
dario n., periódico semanal appointed, bien equipado. —
;

adv., semanalmente, cada se-


;

assorted, bien surtido. —


mana, por semana. paper, — enough, bastante bien, bas-
semanario. — review, revista tante. —
founded, bien fundado.
hebdomadaria. — established, acreditado.

-

Weft, n., trama. informed, bien al corriente.


Weigh, v., pesar, abalanzar tener known, bien conocido acre-
. .peso. To
. anchor, soltar — ;

ditado. — ofí (or —


;

to-do),

{or echar) el ancha, levar el desahogado, acomodado.
ancla zarpar. To ; down, — spent, bien empleado, —timed,
exceder en peso sobrecargar, oportuno. To be (or feel) —
oprimir. To out, pesar en — ;

estar bueno, estar bien. To


cantidades pequeñas. get —
recuperarse, restable-

,

Weigh-bridge, n., puente de con- cerse. To pay rendir bien.



,

trapeso, báscula para pesar worded, bien dicho {or


carros. expresado). To turn out ——
Weighing, n., peso, pesada, el salir bien, resultar bien.
pesar. — machine, máquina behaved, cortés, bien criado,
para pesar. atento. -being, felicidad, —
Weight, n., peso, pesantez enti- bienestar, comodidad. bred,
dad, importancia. s (for — ;

bien criado, bien educado,


scales), pesas. Gross peso — cortés, político. -meaning, —
bruto. Net peso neto. Dead — ,

bien inclinado, sincero, ingenuo.


— carga de peso. To pay duties
,


,

— -meant, bien intencionado.



on devengar derechos con
-
-, It would be to ... sería ,

arreglo al peso. By al peso, — bueno sería conveniente .


, . . ; .

por peso. Over sobrepeso. bueno fuera. You might as



, . . .

note, nota del romaneaje. — tanto valdría.


• . . . , . . .

See Make-weight. Well, n., pozo fuente, manantial. ;

Weighty, a., pesado, de peso, West, n., oeste, poniente, occi-


ponderoso, grave, serio, impor- dente a., occidental, del oeste,
tante. del poniente.
;

coast, costa —
Weir, n., paradera, presa, represa, oeste, costa occidental.
esclusa. Westerly, a., occidental, hacia el
Welcome, a., bien venido, agra- oeste, del oeste. [al oeste.
dable, deseado n., bienvenida, Western, a., occidental, del oeste,
buena acogida. To be ser
;

— , Westward, a., a poniente, hacia


bien venido, venir bien, ser bien occidente, hacia el oeste.
acogido. To be to ... ser — Wet, a., húmedo, mojado llu-
dueño de. You are to it. — ,

vioso.
;

603
Wet] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Whi

Wet, v., mojar, humedecer. Whereby, adv., por lo cual, por


Wet-dock, n., dársena. donde, por medio del cual.
Whale, n., ballena. oil, aceite — Wherein, adv., donde, en donde,
{or grasa) de ballena. en lo cual, en que.
Whalebone, n., ballena, barbas de Whereof, adv., de lo cual, de que.
ballena. Whereon, adv., sobre el cual, sobre
Wharf, n., muelle, embarcadero. que.
Wharfage, n., muellaje derecho ; Whereupon, adv., sobre cjue, en-
de muelle. tonces.
Wharfinger, n., encargado del Wherever, adv., donde quiera, en
muelle, fiel de muelle. cualquiera parte que.
What, pron., que, qué ; el que, Wherry, n., esquife, barca, barco.

— ...que y ... —
laque, cuállo ? cuanto. Whether, conj., si, sea, sea que,
if ?
;

¿
¿
si ? ora, 3^a. or not, que— que . . .

about Qué hay de ... ? ? no sea. ... o no.


— .

Qué más
else ?
. .

¿
¿
?
;

Which, pron., cual, que el


. . .

Whatever (Whatsoever), pron., cual, la cual, los cuales, las


cualquiera, alguno (after a cuales cuyo,
cuya, cuyos,

; ;

negation) ninguno sea lo que cuyas In ... of


lo que.
fuere, sea cual fuere, que sea,
; ;

en cuyo. ... —
way, por donde.
sea cual fuese. Whichever, pron., cualquiera.
Wheat, n., trigo. While, Whilst, adv., mientras,
Wheaten, n., hecho de trigo. durante, entretanto, en el ín-
Wheel, «., rueda. Bevel (or terin, en cuanto, en tanto que,
toothed) —
rueda dentada. , ínterin. —
you are about it,
Fly volante. Driving
, ,
ya que lo tiene Vd. entre manos.
rueda motriz. Paddle rueda While, n., tiempo, rato, vez pena.

, ;

de paletas. To be worth (one's) valer ,

In the mean
— —
Wheelbarrow, n., carretón, carre- la pena. en el ,

tilla de una rueda. ínterin. A


ago, hace little
Wheelwright, n., carretero, car- poco tiempo, poco tiempo ha.
pintero de carretas, aperador. For a — por (or durante) algún
,

When, adv., cuando en que ;


;
tiempo.
y entonces al tiempo que, While, v., pasar, hacer pasar.
mientras que. Even aun
;

— Whini, n., caprichoso, fantasía,

— —
,

cuando. The moment el , antojo.


momento en que. received, Whip, n., azote, látigo (horse-),
al ser recibido, una vez recibido. zurriago, fusta. cord, cordel
— shipping, al embarcar. de látigo, cordel de cuerda de
Whence, adv., de donde, desde tripa.
donde de aquí. Whip, azotar
;

Whenever, adv., siempre que,


v.,
tear, ribetear.
;

—hilvanar,
blanket,
^ped
file-

luego que, cuando quiera que. frazada ribeteada.


Where, adv., donde, en donde, Whisky, n., whiskey aguardiente.
;

a donde. Whisper, cuchichear, susurrar.


Whereabouts, n., paradero. — Whistle,
v.,
}i., silbato, silbo, pito ;

unknown, se ignora el paradero sirena.



.

Whereas, conj., entretanto que, White, a., blanco. as snow,


por cuanto que, mientras que, blanco como la nieve. goods, —
en tanto que, cuando, pues que, géneros blancos. lead, —
ya que. albayalde. —
calico, género

604
Whi] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [WH
bianco. — sheetings, bramante 6 inches 6 pulgadas de —
para sábanas, lienzo para sába- ancho. —
open, abierto de par
,

nas, manta blanca. en par. Far and por todos — ,


Whiten, v., blanquear. lados, por todas partes.
Whiteuing, n., blanqueo, jalbegue. spread, difundido.
Whiteness, «., blancura. Wide-awake, a., bien despierto,
Whitewash, n.-, jalbegue, enjal- vigilante.
begadura, lechada, leche de cal. Widely, adv., lejos, a gran dis-
Whitewash, v., blanquear, jalbe- tancia extensamente, muy,
;

gar, enjalbegar. mucho.


Whiting, n., blanqueo, greda, yeso Widen, v., ensanchar, extender,
mate, blanco de España.
Whitsuntide (or Whitweek), n.,
dilatar
tarse. To
;

—ensancharse,
out, ensanchar
dila-
(se).
Pentecostés. Widow, viuda.
n.,
Who, pron., quien, quienes, que. Width, n., ancho, anchura. Full
He — el que , quien. ;
— fold, doblar a lo largo,
Whoever, pron., quienquiera que, plegado a todo el ancho de la
cualquiera que. tela.
Whole, a., todo, entero, íntegro, Wife, n., esposa, mujer.
total n., todo, total.
; The — Wi?, n., peluca.
el todo, el total, la partida. Wild, a., silvestre salvaje, bravo,
The — amount, toda suma, la feroz (weather) borrascoso
;
;

la suma entera. On upon) (or (rash) descabellado (excited)


the — en resumen, en conjunto,
;

, agitado.
en general, mirado todo, todo WUful, a., poi"fiado, testarudo,
considerado. The — toda lot, la voluntario, premeditado, con
partida. The — sum, toda la premeditación.
suma, la suma íntegra. Will, n., voluntad, albedrío, in-
Wholesale, a., por mayor, venta

tención (last ) testamento. —
al por mayor. business, At — ,
;

a voluntad, a medida de
comercio {or negocios) al por su deseo. The good ,1a parro-
mayor. — dealer, mercader quia, la clientela, la buena
(or tratante) al por mayor. parroquia. Ill mala volun-
— houses, casas mayoristas. tad. Against one's contra
,


— merchant, comerciante al su voluntad, de mala gana. To
,

por mayor, mayorista. and — prove a —


autorizar un testa- ,

retail, ventas por mayor y mento.


menor. —
trade, comercio al Will, v., querer ; testar, hacer
por mayor. testamento.
Wholesome, a., sano, saludable ; Willing, a., dispuesto, inclinado,
(adv-ice) útil. deseoso, pronto ; de buena
Whom, pron., quien, que, cual disposición ; gustoso, compla-
a quien.
;

ciente. To be querer. To —
Whose, pron., cuyo, de quien. be — to ... estar dispuesto ,
,

Why, adv. & conj., por qué. {or pronto) a consentir en ; ;

Wick, n., torcida, pábilo, mecha. estar en disposición de ; no


Wicker, a., mimbróse n., mim- reparar en. to sell, pronto a —
bre ;mimbrera. —
;

basket, {or en disposición de) vender.


cesto de mimbres. work, Willingly, adv., de buena gana,
cestería. de buena voluntad, voluntaria-
Wide, a., ancho, inmenso, vasto. mente con gusto, gustoso.
;

605
WU] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wit

Willingness, v., buena disposición, para enfriar el vino. — grower,


voluntad, buena voluntad, viñadero, viticultor. glass,
buena gana, prontitud. copa.
Willow, n., sauce. Wing, 11., ala.
Win, V., ganar, lograr, merecer, Wink, v., Togmñar.at (to —
obtener, alcanzar vencer. ; connive), hacer la vista gorda.
Winch, n., güinche, cigüeñal, Winning, n., ganancia, lucro.
cigüeña de torno. Winnow, v., aventar examinar,
Wind, n., \-iento, aire. — bound, escudriñar.
;

detenido por \dentos contrarios, Winter, n., invierno.


detenido por falta de ^^ento. Winter, v., invernar.
Fair —viento favorable. To Wipe, v., limpiar. To — off,
get — ,

of, descubrir husmear ; . borrar, cancelar.


See Trade. Wire, alambre, hilo despacho.
n.,

;

Wind, v., serpentear envolver By por alambre, por telé-



; ; ,

devanar, rodear, cambiar (a grafo. Repl}' by contesta- ,

watch) dar cuerda a (un reloj)


;

ción telegráfica. Iron —


hilo de
To — up,
concluir, acabar, ter- hierro. Barbed — alambre de
,

minar, finalizar, liquidar. To — puntas —


{or púas).
,

edge, filo
up a business, liquidar un rabioso. [telegrama.
negocio. Wire, v.,telegrafiar poner un ;

Windfall, n., fruta caída prove- ; Wireless, sin hilos


a., radio- ;

cho, ganga, fortuna inesperada. telegráfico. —


apparatus, apa-
-

Winding, a., sinuoso, tortuoso, rato radiotelegráfico. com- —


que da vueltas n., vuelta, munication, comunicación in-
revuelta, giro, rodeo. stair-
;

— alámbrica. — message, radio-


case, escalera de caracol. grama. —
station, estación
Winding-up, n., liquidación. radiotelegráfica, estación de
Windlass, «., argüe, árgana, mo- telegrafía sin hilos. tele- —
linete. graphy, telegrafía sin hilos,
Windmill, n., molino de \dento. radiotelegrafía.
Window, Wisdom,
— ventana, n., sabiduría, prudencia,
n., vidriera,
cristal. a shop, escaparate
of talento, juicio, discreción, cor-
{or muestra) de una tienda. dura.
Carriage — ventanilla.
,
— Wise, a., prudente, cuerdo, sabio,
blind, transparente, per- celosía, docto, discreto.
siana. Glass — , vidriera. Wisely, adv., sabiamente, con
Windy, ventoso.
a., prudencia, con acierto, con dis-
Winc, vino. — \dnos, caldos.
n., s, creción.
Full-bodied — vino de mucho Wish, deseo, anhelo, voto.
cuerpo. Red —
,

\-ino tinto. Best —


n.,
your success,
es for
— bodega.
cellar, Claret —
,

(hacemos) votos por su pros-


\ino de Burdeos, Hock clarete. peridad.
— vino del Rhin. Rhine — Wish, v., desear, anhelar, apetecer,

,

vino del Rhin. Sparkling — querer. I that deseo


vino espumoso. Dry — vino
. . . ,

, que ojalá que.


; . . .

seco. See Port, Sherry, etc. Wishful, a., deseoso, anheloso,


— merchant, comerciante de ansioso. To be to — . . .
,

vinos mercader de vino desear.


vinatero.
;

— prensa, -press,
;

Wit, n., ingenio, agudeza, gracia.


lagar. — receptáculo
-cooler, —
s, juicio, sentido.

606
Wit] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wor

With, com;'., con por, de, a be surprised) extrañar, admi-


(at the house of)
;

en casa de. rarse,asombrarse. To at, —


Withdraw, quitar, retirar,
v., extrañar, maravillarse de. I —
apartar, sacar, separar reti- ; whether, quisiera saber si.
rarse, apartarse, separarse. Wonderful, a., admirable, mara-
Withdrawal, n., retirada, retiro, villoso, pasmoso.
aparto. Wood, madera bosque,
n., selva,
Wither, v., marchitarse. monte. Wine in (the)
;

— , vino
Withhold, v., detener, retener, en botas.
impedir, retirar contener ne- Wood-carving, n., talla (o»' tallado)
gar, rehusar. To from,
;

— ;

en madera.
privar de. Wood-cut, n., grabado en madera.
Within, prep., dentro, adentro, Wood-engraver, n., grabador en
adjunto dentro de adv., madera.
;

dentro, en casa. a week or — ;

Wood-pavement, n., pavimento de


two, dentro de una o dos madera.
semanas. Wooden, a., de madera, de palo,
Without, prep., sin, fuera, afuera hecho de madera. shoes, —
adv., por fuera conj., a menos
;

zuecos. —
spoon, cuchara de
que, sin que, si no. To be
;

— palo. —
screw, tornillo de
carecer de hallarse privado de. madera.
To do — ;

pasar sin, privarse de,


,

— Woodwork, n., enmaderamiento,


renunciar a, no recibir. maderaje, maderamen.
anything more (or further) for Wooí, n., trama.
the moment, sin más por el Wool, n., lana. Coarse lana —
momento. — delay, sin de- burda {or churla) Cashmere
,


mora. — fail, sin falta. — lana de cachemira. Fine-carded
.

efíect, sin efecto,


— anulado ; — lana ñna hilada, estambre.

,

infructuoso. hesitation, sin Fleece lana de vellón,



,

vacilar, sin reparo. tusón. Combing lana larga.



,

Withstand, v., resistir, oponer, Cotton- algodón en rama,


,

ag' antar soportar oponerse a. lana de algodón. Long staple



; ;

Witness, n., testigo, testimonio. lana larga de cardar. Flocks


To bear —
to, atestiguar, dar —
,

vedija. Short staple


, lana — ,

testimonio de. Eye testigo corta, borra de lana. Scoured


ocular, testigo de vista. In
,

— — lavado a fondo. market, —


whereof, en fe de lo cual. — ,

mercado para lanas.


my hand, en su testimonio. Wool-comber, n., cardador.
Witness, v., ser testigo de, pre- Wool-combing, n., cardadura.
senciar atestiguar, testificar. Wool-stapler, tratante {or
To be —
;

document)
ed, (a ser comerciante)
n.,
en lanas ven- ;

autorizado por un testigo. dedor de lanas.


Witty, a., ingenioso, gracioso, Wool-trade, n., comercio de lanas.
chistoso. Woollen, a., de lana, hecho de
Wolí, n., lobo. lana. —
goods, tejidos de lana.
Wolfram, n., tungstato de hierro. — stufís, paños {or telas) de
Woman, n., mujer. lana.
Wonder, n., admiración, milagro, Woollen-draper, n., pañero, co-
portento, maravilla. merciante en paños.
Wonder, v., (to wish to know) Woolly, a., lanudo, lanoso.
querer saber, preguntarse ;
(to Word, n., palabra, voz, a\Tso,
607
Wor] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wor

noticias. To keep one's — (feelings) mover, excitar, in-


cumplir su palabra cumplir. flamar.
To receive —
recibir aviso.
;

Work-box, n., caja de labor.



,

To send enviar a decir, dar


, Worker, n., obrero, trabajador,
a\dso, hacer saber, mandar operario.
recado. To leave dejar — Working, a., trabajador, de tra-
dicho. By —
of mouth, de boca,
,

bajo n., explotación, elabora-


de viva voz. On one's of — ción.
;

- — man, obrero, operario,


honour, bajo palabra de jornalero.

Hard — , muy
honor. trabajador. expenses, gastos
Word, v., redactar, expresar, de explotación. capital, —
dictar. capital activo. class, clase —
Wording, redacción, expresión,
n., obrera. —
day, día útil, día
palabras, tenor. de trabajo. —
stock, el material
Work, n., trabajo, obra fábrica ; ; de explotación. hours, —
tarea costura, labor, bordado. horas de trabajo.
;

To be at —
estar ocupado,
, Workman, n., obrero, trabajador,
estar trabajando. To be hard artífice, labrador.
at — estar muy ocupado,
, Workmanship, n., manufactura,
apurarse mucho, estar ocupa- hechura, elaboración.
dísimo, ocuparse con ahinco Works, n.pl., fábrica, taller.
(en). To be at full estar en — , Workshop, n., taller, obrador.
plena actividad, trabajar sin World, n., inundo.
cesar. To put in poner en — , Worm, n., gusano, lombriz ;
po-
fabricación (obra or ejecución). lilla. Silk gusano de seda.
To have hard to get, tener— eaten, carcomido, apolillado.
,

que esforzarse mucho para Wormwood, n., ajenjo.


conseguir ; conseguir difícil- Worn, a., gastado, llevado, usado.
mente, costarle a uno trabajo — -out, gastado, consumido,
obtener. To be in (an order, — raído ;
(exhausted) cansado,
etc.), estar en curso de ejecu- muy fatigado.
ción, estar en fabricación. To Worry, n., cuidado, tormento,
set to —
emplear, ocupar, dar molestia, ansia, vejación.

,

empleo. Out of sin trabajo, , Worry, v., molestar, atormentar,


desocupado. Needle
de aguja. See Day, Set.
labor — , incomodar, vejar
tarse,
atormen-
incomodarse.
;

Work, v., trabajar (a machine) Worse, a. adv., más malo,&


funcionar, hacer funcionar ir,
;

; inferior, peor. To be ser — ,

obrar manejar, gestionar fa- más malo, ser {or estar) peor.
;

bricar, manufacturar explotar.


;

To get (or grow) empeorarse, —


— —
; ,

To at, trabajar en, ocuparse agravarse. To be oft, estar


de {or en) To a mine, explo-— peor. —
than ever, peor que
tar una mina.
.

To off, — nunca. To be none the for, —


(to get rid of) deshacerse de, ir no ser peor de
{or sentirse)
deshaciéndose de. To out, — resultas de. So much the —
ejecutar, efectuar, preparar, tanto peor. See Bad.
calcular, poner en práctica. Worst, a., pésimo, malísimo, lo
To — up, trabajar, fabricar, más malo. At" the en el —
producir labrar levantar. peor de los casos. The of
,


To — ;

upon, obrar sobre tra-


;

; it is .lo peor es. [estambre.


. . ,

bajar en, estar ocupado en ; Worsted, a. de estambre n.. ;

608
Wor] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Wro

Worth, n., valor, mérito, precio Write, v., escribir. To again, —


a.,digno, que vale. To be (to — ;

volver a escribir. To a good — •

valer, merecer hand, hacer buena letra, escribir


merit) ,

own) poseer, tener. To be


(to ;

— bien, ser pendolista. To —


cutting, valer la pena de cor- down, poner por escrito, apun-
tarse. To be while, valer — tar, redactar. To in full, —
{or merecer) la pena. For what escribir por extenso {or amplia-
it is — tal cual, sin compro- mente). To up, (to extol) —
mise.
,

To be
the money, — ensalzar, realzar poner al día.
valer el precio. To be the — To —
out, escribir, hacer.
;

trouble, valer la pena. Writer, n., escribiente, autor. The


Worthless, a., de ningún valor, — infrascrito ; el que escribe.
,

sin valor, falto de mérito. Writing, n., escritura, escrito ;


Worthy, a., digno, merecedor, letra. —
materials, útiles de
acreedor. — of faith, fidedigno, escritorio {or de escribir) Piece
— —
.

verídico. of, digno de, of escritura, escrito, obra.



,

acreedor a. To put in poner por escrito.


Would-be, a., presumido, supues- In his own de su puño y —
,

to, fingido. letra.


Woven, a., tejido. — fabrics, Writing-book, n., cuaderno de
tejidos. escritura.
Wrap, bata, abrigo, capa.
n., Writing-case, n., papelera, pupitre,
Wrap, arrollar, envolver.
v., To escribanía.
— round, envolver. To up, — Writing-desk, n., escritorio, bu-
arrollar, envolver. fete, escribanía. [bir.
Wrapped, a., envuelto. Writing-paper, n., papel de escri-
Wrapper, n., carpeta, envoltura, Writing-table, n., mesa de escribir.
cubierta (newspaper) faja, tira Written, «., escrito, por escrito,
capa, envoltorio
;

(gown) bata, ;
;

redactado. instructions, —
peinas jr (tobacco) capa, en-
;
instrucciones por escrito.
voltura. Wrong, a., equivocado, errado,
Wreck, n., naufragio, navio per- falso, erróneo, incorrecto, in-
dido {or náufrago) (debris) exacto malo, injusto. To be

;
;

ruina, destrucción despojos ; ,


(a ser erróneo {or
thing)
del naufragio, buque naufra- equivocado) ser injusto, ser ;

gado destrozos.
;
malo (to be mistaken) equi-
;

Wreck, naufragar, hacer nau- vocarse, no tener razón, estar


fragar
v.,
;
arruinar, perder a uno. {or ir) errado. — declaration,
Wrecked, naufragado, perdido.
a., falsa {or mala) declaración.

To be ed, naufragar, perderse. On — the revés. At the side, al
Wrench, n., arranque (Mech.) — time, fuera de tiempo. To
take the — one, tomar uno por
;

llave inglesa.
Wriggle, menearse, agitarse. otro, tomar uno en lugar de
To — out v.,
of, salir de, escaparse otro equivocarse
;
— in de.
de. [exprimidor. finish, mal, con aprestado
Wringing, M., presión. — machine, apresto defectuoso. You were
Wrist, n., muñeca. — to (or it was of you to —
— watch,
. .

Wristlet, n., elástico. .), Vd. hizo mal en. To



. . . .

reloj -pulsera. go the way about it, ir des-


Writ, n., auto, emplazamiento, caminado, proceder de un modo
citación, diligencia, mandato. desacertado.
609
20 — (1696) 35 pp.
Wro] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [You

Wrong, n., agravio, mal, daño, Yearly, a. & adv., anual anual-
culpa, error. To be in the —•,
mente, todos los años, cada año,
;

no tener razón, no asistirle a uno una vez al año.


la razón ; estar equivocado, Yeast, n., levadura, fermento,
equivocarse. To do obrar — , jiste.
mal, hacer daño. Yellow, a., amarillo.
Wrongly, adv., mal, por error ; Yes, adv., sí.
injustamente. Yesterday, adv. & n., ayer, el día
Wrought, a., trabajado, labrado,
— de ayer. The day before —
forjado. iron, hierro forjado, anteayer.
liierro batido. Yet, conj., sin embargo, con todo ;

pero adv., además, todavía,



;

aun, hasta ahora. As hasta



,

Yacht, n., yate. ahora, hasta aquí. Not


Yankee, a., yanqui. todavía no, aun no.
Yard, n., corral, patio (measure) ; Yield, n., producto, producción,
yarda, vara (of a ship) verga. rendimiento, rédito, renta co-
By the — ;

por varas {or yardas) secha.


;

— , .

Timber- depósito de made-


, Yield, v., rendir, dejar, dar, ofre-
ras, leñero. See Ship. cer ;
producir, redituar (to ;

Yardage, añaje.
n., j^ardaje, grant) ceder, admitir, conceder ;

Yard-arms (Naut.),' n.pL, peñoles. (to give way) rendirse, sujetarse,


Yard-measure, «., cinta para someterse (to consent) asentir,
;

medir. See Tape. convenir, consentir restituir,


Yard-stick, n., yarda, de vara acordar. To (. —
.) per cent., .
;

medir vara inglesa, medida de producir {or redituar) tanto por


una yarda
;

metro. ; ciento. To —
to ... ceder a, ,

Yarn, n., hilo, hilaza hilo de lino consentir en, rendirse a acceder
{or de lana) hilado. Cotton
;

a, allanarse a, renunciar. To —
— hilo de torzal, hilo de
;

a profit, producir {or dejar) una



,

algodón. Hemp hilaza {or — , ganancia. To a loss, dejar


hilo) de cáñamo. Spun — una pérdida.
meollar. Turkey red hilaza — Yielding, a., fácil, complaciente.

,

encarnada. Worsted es- , Yoke, n., yugo yunta. ;

tambre. You, pron., usted, ustedes le,


Year, n., año. All the round, — les.
;

todo el año. Once a una — Young,


— joven, mozo, nuevo.
a.,

,

vez al año, cada año. Last er, más


joven, menor.
el año pasado {or último). Next Your, pron., su, suyo, suya, suyos,
— el año próximo, el año que suj^as de usted, ese. house, —
,

viene. So much a tanto al — ;

esa (apreciable) casa. In —


año. A —
ago, hace un año.

,

town, en ésa. —
kind favour,
New 's day, día de nuevo su grata, su estimada. kind —
año. New — 's gift, aguinaldo. protection, su favorable aco-
To wish a happy New — gida.
desear feliz año nuevo. A happy Yours, pron., el (la or lo) de usted
and prosperous New —
(le el suyo, la suya, los suyos, las
;

deseo a Vd.) un año nuevo


,

suyas de uste(i. faithfully, —


feliz y próspero. By the — , al
;

de usted, atento y S.S. res- —


año a un tanto al año. pectfully, de usted, atento y
;

Year-book, n., anuario. S.S. —


truly, de usted, atento

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You] ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY [Zym

y S.S. ; su seguro servidor. — Zenith, n., cenit, zenit ; cumbre,


very truly, su afectísimo. colmo.
Yourself, pron., Vd. mismo. Zephyr, n., céfiro ;
(S.A.) zéfir.
Yourselves, pron., Vds. mismos. See Loop.
Youth, n., juventud, mocedad ;
Zigzag, n., zigzag.
(young man) joven. Zero, n., cero.
Youthful, a., juvenil, joven, fresco. Zinc, n., cine, zinc. — white,
bianco de cine, óxido de cinc.
Zincography, n., zincografía.
Zeal, n., celo, fervor, ardor, afán. Zone, n., zona.
Zealous, a., celoso. [celo. Zoological, a., zoológico.
Zealously, adv., con ahinco, con Zymotic, a., cimótico.

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SPANISH VERBS.
THE THREE REGULAR CONJUGATIONS.
Ar Er Ir

Infinitive.
Comprar, to buy Temer, to fear Partir, to divide

Present Participle.
Compr ando
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Conditional.
Compr aria Tern eria Part iria
compr arias tem erias part irias
conipr aria tern eria part iria
compr ariamos tem criamos part iriamos
compr ariais tem eriais part iriais
compr arian tem erian part irían

Imperative.
Compr a Tem e Part e
compr e tem a part a
compr emos tem amos part amos
compr ad tem ed part id
compr en tem an part an

Subjunctive.
Present.
Compr e Tem a Part a
compr es tem as part as
compr e tem a part a
compr emos tem amos part amos
compr éis tem ais part ais
compr en tem an part an

Imperfect.
Compr ase Tem iese Part iese
compr ases tem ieses part ieses
compr ase tem iese part iese
compr asemos tem iésemos part iésemos
compr aseis tem ieseis part ieseis
compr asen tem iesen part iesen

Future.
Compr are Tem iere Part iere
compr ares tem ieres part ieres
compr are tem iere part iere
compr aremos tem iéremos part iéremos
compr areis tem iereis part iereis
compr aren tem ieren part ieren

Conditional.
Compr ara Tem i era Part iera
compr aras tem ieras part ieras
compr ara tem iera part iera
compr aramos tem iéramos part iéramos
compr arais tem ierais part ierais
compr aran tem ieran part ieran
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SPANISH DICTIONARY

IRREGULAR VERBS.
The Spanish verbs are for the most part in the
irregularities of
Present Indicative and the Past Definite tenses, and the tenses derived
from these, viz. :

From Present Indicative :


— Present Subjunctive and Imperative.
,, Past Definite : Imperfect, Future, and Conditional
of the Subjunctive.

For both Regular and Irregular verbs it is a simple matter to ascertain


the Subjunctive tenses, once the Present Indicative and the Past
Definite are known.
The Present Subjunctive is formed as follows, with a few exceptions.
Change the final " o " of the 1st person of the Present Indicative to
" e " for the 1st Conjugation, and to " a " for the 2nd and 3rd
Conjugations, thus :

Compro, I buy. Pres. Subj. (que) compre.


Temo, I fear. ,, ,, (que) tema.
Parto, I divide. ,, ,, (que) parta.

This gives the 1st person singular of the Present Subjunctive. The
other persons are formed by adding the following terminations :

s for the 2nd person singular mos for the 1st person plural
; ;

is for the 2nd person plural n for the 3rd person plural.
;

The 3rd person singular is the same as the 1st person singular.
In the following tables of Irregular Verbs the Present Subjunctive is
only given when it is not formed according to this rule.
A study of the preceding table of Regular Verbs, also of the Irregular
Verbs, will show that, for all the tenses of the Subjunctive, and most
of the tenses of the Indicative, once the '1st person singular is known,
the following letters are added for the other persons :

1st person
2nd „
SPANISH DICTIONARY

Imperfect.
All Spanish verbs are regular in the Imperfect of the Indicative,
except : Ser, to be Ir, to go
; ;and Ver, to see also their derivatives,
;

such as : Prever, etc. Consequently, the Imperfect will not be


mentioned in the following tables, except for the three verbs indicated.
Future and Conditional.
For Spanish verbs, regular or irregular, the Future and Conditional
all
of the Indicative are formed by adding the following terminations to
the Infinitive :

Future. Conditional.
é ía
as ías
a
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Also all verbs which terminate in " olver," as: Absolver, absuelto ;

Resolver, resuelto, etc.


The Present Participle is irregular in the following verbs Decir, :

diciendo Pedir, pidiendo


;
Reñir, riñendo and several others.
; ;

The participles are, therefore, only mentioned when irregular in


the table of Irregular Verbs.

Imperative.
This is always the same as the Present Subjunctive, for the 3rd
persons singular and plural, and as these are the forms used with
" usted " and " ustedes," the Imperative is not given in the table of
Irregular Verbs.

EUPHONIC CHANGES.
1 Verbs which end in car change the c into qu, when the first letter
of the termination is e.
2. Verbs which end in cer change the c into ^\
• " "''
J-
'•
' ' ^ " ^.
When the first letter
'i-
•• " '• S^^ " " " •• l\ of the termination
5. „ „ „ gir_ -. ? .. 7
., 1
is or a.
6. ,, ,, ,, quir ,, ,, qu ,, c\
7. ,, ,, ,, gmV drop ,, u )
8. ,, ,, ,, gar a.áá u i When the first letter of
9. ,, ,, ,, arar change ,, z ,, c' the termination is e.
10. ,, ,, ,, Wi> and wz> drop the í )
When the first letter
f of the termination
is i.

VOWEL CHANGES.
The majority of Spanish irregular verbs, apart from those mentioned
under the heading of Euphonic Changes, undergo a vowel change in the
singular of the Present Indicative, and the 3rd person of the plural, as :

Acordar, to remind. Acuerdo acordamos


acuerdas acordáis
acuerda acuerdan
Acertar, to guess. Acierto acertamos
aciertas acertáis
acierta aciertan

N.B. The 1st and 2nd persons of the plural are regular for almost
all Spanish verbs.

Car and Gar. Verbs which end in " car " and " gar " are not
considered irregular, and are therefore not included in the list of
Irregular Verbs. These verbs take " qu " and " gu " respectively, as
indicated in the table of Euphonic Changes, when followed by " e."
Example :

Toqué, I touched (from Tocar) ;

Pagué, I paid (from Pagar).


The Present Subjunctive of such verbs is : Toque, toques, etc. ;

Pague, pagues, etc.

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20 A — (1696)
SPANISH DICTIONARY

TABLE OF SPANISH IRREGULAR VERBS


N.B. —Where the Past Definite is not given, it is Regular.
Infinitive. Present Indicative. Past Definite.
Abastecer Like Crecer
Abolir (defective) (Only used in plural in
this tense)
Aborrecer Like Crecer
Absolver „ Volver
Abstener ,, Tener
Acaecer , ,
Crecer
Acertar Acierto acertamos
aciertas acertáis
acierta aciertan
Present Subjunctive.
Acierte acertemos
aciertes acertéis
acierte acierten
Acontecer Like Crecer
Acordar Acuerdo acordamos
acuerdas acordáis
acuerda acuerdan
Present Subjunctive.
Acuerde acordemos
acuerdes acordéis
acuerde acuerden
Acostar Like Acordar
Acrecentar Acertar
Acrecer Crecer
Adestrar Acertar
Adherir Sentir
Adolecer ,, Crecer
Adquirir Adquiero adquirimos
adquieres adquirís
adquiere adquieren
Present Subjunctive.
Adquiera adquiramos
adquieras adquiráis
adquiera adquieran
Aducir Like Conducir
Advertir Advierto advertimos Advertí advertimos
ad\dertes advertís advertiste advertisteis
advierte advierten advirtió advirtieron
Present Subjunctive.
Advierta advertamos
adviertas advertáis
ad\-ierta adviertan
Pres. Participle : Advirtiendo.
Aferrar Like Acertar
618
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive. Present Indicative. Past Definite.
Afluir Like Fluir
Afollar Acordar
Aforar^
Agradecer Crecer
Alentar Acertar
Almorzar Acordar
(See alsoEuphonic Change No. 9.)
Alongar Like Acordar
Amoblar
Amolar
Amortecer Crecer
Andar Anduve anduvimos
anduviste anduvisteis
anduvo anduvieron
Anochecer Like Crecer
Apacentar ,, Acertar
Aparecer ,, Crecer
Apetecer
Apostar ,, Acordar
Apretar ,, Acertar
Aprobar ,, Acordar
Argüir ,, Huir
Arrendar ,, Acertar
Arrepentirse „ Advertir
Ascender Asciendo ascendemos
asciendes ascendéis
asciende ascienden
Present Subjunctive.
Ascienda ascendamos
asciendas ascendáis
ascienda asciendan
Asentar
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
NFINITIVE.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
NFINITIVE.
SPANISH DICTIONARY

Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY

Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive. Present Indicative. Past Definite.
Prever Like Ver
Probar ,, Acordar
Producir ,, Conducir
Proferir ,, Sentir
Proveer ,, Leer
Past Participle Provisto and Proveído.
Pudrir See Podrir.
Quebrar Like Acertar
Querer Quiero queremos Quise cjuisimos
quieres queréis quisiste quisisteis
quiere quieren quiso quisieron
Future Querré, querrás, etc
:

Conditional Querría, etc.


:

Present Subjunctive.
Quiera Queramos
quieras queráis
quiera quieran
Raer (defective)
SPANISH DICTIONARY

Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Infinitive Present Indefinite. Past Definite.
Transcender Like Ascender
Transferir „ Sentir
Trascender See Transcender.
Trasegar
Trasíerir
SPANISH DICTIONARY

SPANISH ABBREVIATIONS.
@ .
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Spanish A bbreviations —continued.
pral. .
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English. Spanish.
Argentine Republic La República Argentina
Asia Minor Asia Menor
Athens Atenas
Atlantic Ocean El Atlántico
Azores Los Azores
Badajos Badajoz
Balearic Islands Las Islas Baleares
Balkans, The Los Balkanes (balkánico)
Baltic Sea El mar Báltico
Barbadoes Las islas Barbado {or La Barbada)
Barbary Berbería
Basle Basilea
Basque Provinces Las Provincias Vascongadas
Bavaria Baviera (bávaro)
Bear Islands Islas de los Osos
Belgium Bélgica (belga)
Bengal Bengala
Bermuda Islands Las Bermudas
Berne Berna
Biscay Vizcaya
Bay of Biscay El golfo de Vizcaya (or el mar Can-
tábrico)
Bilbao (or Bilboa) Bilbao (bilbaíno)
Black Forest La Selva negra
Black Sea . El mar Negro
Bologna Bolonia
Bordeaux . Burdeos (bórdales)
Bosphorus . El Bosforo
Boulogne Boloña
Brazil El Brasil (brasileño)
Bremen Brema
Breslau Breslao
Brindisi Brindis
Brittany Bretaña
Bruges Brujas
Brussels Bruselas
Buenos Ayres Buenos Aires (bonaerense)
Bulgaria Bulgaria (búlgaro)
Burgundy . Borgoña
Cadiz Cádiz (gaditano)
Cairo El Cairo
Canada El Canadá (canadiense)
Canary Islands . La^ Islas Canarias (canario)
Cape of Good Hope El Cabo de Buena Esperanza
Cape Town La ciudad de El Cabo
Caribbean Sea, The El mar Caribe
Caspian Sea El mar Caspio
Castile Castilla (castellano)
Catalonia . Cataluña (catalán)
Caucasus El Cáucaso
634
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English. Spanish.
Central America Centro América
Ceylon Ceilán
Champagne Champaña
Channel, The En:glish La Mancha {or el canal de la Mancha)
Chili . Chile (chileno or chileño)
Cologne Colonia
Columbia . Colombia (columbiano)
Constance Constancia
Constantinople Constantinopla
Copenhagen Copenhague
Cordova Córdoba (cordobés)
Corinth Corinto
Cornwall Cornualla (Cornualles)
Corsica Córcega (corso)
Corunna La Coruña
Cracow Cracovia
Crete Creta
Cyprus Chipre
Damascus Damasco
Danube El Danubio
Dardanelles, The Los Dardanelos
Denmark Dinamarca (dinamarqués or danés)
Dover Dovres (Douvres or Dover)
Dover, Straits of El paso de Calais
Dresden Dresde
Dunkirk Dunquerque {or Dunkerque)
East Indies Las Indias Orientales
Ecuador Ecuador (ecuatoriano)
Edinburgh Edimburgo
Egypt Egipto (egipcio)
Elbe . El Elba
Elsinore Elsenor {or Elsingford)
England Inglaterra (inglés)
Europe Europa (europeo)
Falkland Islands The Las Islas Malvinas
Finland Finlandia
Flanders Flandes (flamenco)
Florence Florencia (florentino)
Flushing Flesinga
France Francia (francés)
Friendly Islands Las Islas de la Amistad
Galicia Galicia (gallego)
Geneva Ginebra
Genoa Genova (genovés)
Germany Alemania (alemán)
Ghent Gante
Gold Coast La Costa de Oro
Great Britain La Gran Bretaña
Greece Grecia (griego)
Greenland . Groenlandia
635
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English. Spanish.
Guadaloupe Guadalupe
Guatemala Guatemala (guatemalteco)
Hague, The La Haya
Hamburg Hamburgo (hamburgués)
Hapsburg Ausburgo
Havana La Habana (habanero)
Havre EI Havre
Hayti Haiti
Hindoostan El Indostán
Holland Holanda (holandés)
Hungary Hungría (húngaro)
Iceland Islandia
Indian Ocean El Mar de la India
India La India
Ireland Irlanda (irlandés)
Italy Italia (italiano)
Japan El Japón (japonés)
Land's End El Cabo de Finisterre
Lapland La Laponia
Lebanon El Líbano
Leghorn Liorna
Leipzig Lipsia
Levant El Levante
Liege Lie ja
Lisbon Lisboa (lisbonense)
Lombardy La Lombard ía (lombardo)
London Londres (londinense or londonés)
Lorraine La Lorena
Lucca Luca
Lucerne Lucerna
Luxemburg Luxemburgo
Lyons León de Francia
Madeira La isla de Madera
Madrid Madrid (madrileño)
Magellan Straits Estrecho de Magellanes
Majorca Mallorca (mallorquín)
Malaga Málaga (malagueño)
Manilla Manila
Marseilles Marsella
Mayence {or Mentz) Maguncia
Mediterranean Sea El Mediterráneo
Mexico Méjico (mejicano or mexicano)
Milan Milán
Minorca Menorca
Morocco Marruecos (marroquí)
Moscow Moscovia {or Moscou)
Moselle El Mosela
Naples Ñapóles (napolitano)
Netherlands Los Países Bajos Holanda
;

New Britain Nueva Bretaña


636
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English. Spanish.
New Brunswick La Nueva Brunswick
Newfoundland Terranova
New Holland Nueva Holanda
New Orleans Nueva Orleans
New South Wales La Nueva Gales del Sur
New York Nueva York (neoyorkino)
New Zealand Nueva Zelanda
Nice Niza
Nile El Nilo
Normandy Normandia (normando)
North America América del Norte
Norway Noruega (noruego)
Nova Scotia Nueva Escocia
Nova Zembla Nuev^. Zembla
Orkney Islands Las Oreadas
Pacific Ocean El Pacífico
Palestine La Palestina
Panama, Isthmus of Istmo de Panamá (panameño)
Pavia Pavía
Pennsylvania Pensilvania
Peru El Perú (peruano or peruviano)
Perugia Perusa
Petrograd Petrogrado
Philippine Islands Las Islas Filipinas
Piedmont . El Piamonte
Poland Polonia (polaco or polako)
Porto Rico Puerto Rico (portorriqueño)
Prague Praga
Provence La Provenza
Prussia Prusia
Pyrenees, The Los Pirineos
Ravenna Ravena
Red Sea El mar Rojo
Rhine, The El Rhin
Rhone, The El Ródano
Rio de Janeiro Rio Janeiro
Rome Roma (romano)
Roumania Rumania (rumano)
Russia Rusia (ruso)
Salvador El Salvador (salvadoreño)
Salzburg Salzburgo
Saragossa Zaragoza
Sardinia La Cerdeña (sardo)
Savoy Saboya
Saxony Sajonia (sajón)
Scandinavia Escandinavia
Scheldt, The El Escalda
Scotland Escocia (escocés)
Seine, The El Sena
Seville Sevilla (sevillano)

637
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English. Spanish.
Sicily La Sicilia
Smyrna Esmirna
Society Islands Las Islas de la Sociedad
Sound, The El Siind
South America Sud- América, América del sur
St. Domingo Santo Domingo
St. Gall San-Galo
St. Helena Santa Helena
St. Petersburg {see Petrograd)
Stockholm Estocolmo
Strasbourg Estrasburgo
Suez Canal El Canal de Suez
Swabia La Suabia
Sweden Suecia (sueco)
Switzerland Suiza (suizo)
Syria La Siria
Table Bay Bahia de la Tabla
Tangier Tánger
Tartary Tartaria
Thames, The El Támesis
Toulouse Tolosa
Transylvania Transilvania
Trent Trento
Treves Tréveris
Tripoli Trípoli
Tunis Túnez
Turkey La Turquía (turco)
Tuscan}' La Toscana
Tyrol, The El Tirol (tirolés)
United Kingdom, The El Reino Unido
United States, The Los Estados Unidos
Venezuela Venezuela (venezolano)
Venice Venecia
Vesuvius Vesubio
Vienna Viena (vienes)
Vittoria Vitoria
Wales Gales (gales)
WaUachia Valaquia
Warsaw Vcirsovia
West Indies Las Indias Occidentales {or las Antillas)
White Sea, The El RIar Blanco
Zealand Zelanda

LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL CHRISTIAN NAMES


IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
English.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English.
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English.
SPANISH DICTIONARY

English. Spanish.
Thirty Treinta
Thirty-one Treinta y uno
Forty Cuarenta
Fifty Cincuenta
Sixty Sesenta
Seventy Setenta
Eighty Ochenta
Ninety Noventa
One hundred Ciento (cien)
Hundred and one Ciento y uno
Hundred and ten Ciento diez
Two hundred Doscientos (as) ^
Three hundred Trescientos (as)
Four hundred Cuatrocientos (as)
Five hundred Quinientos (as)
Six hundred Seiscientos (as)
Seven hundred Setecientos (as)
Nine hundred Novecientos (as)
One thousand Mil
Two thousand Dos mil
Hundred thousand Cien mil
One million Un millón

ORDINAL NUMBERS AND FRACTIONS.


English. Spanish.
First Primero
Second Segundo
Third Tercero
Fourth Cuarto
Fifth Quinto
Sixth Sexto
Seventh Séptimo
Eighth Octavo
Ninth Nono
Tenth Décimo
Eleventh Undécimo
Twelfth Duodécimo
Thirteenth Décimo tercio
Fourteenth Décimo cuarto
Fifteenth . Décimo quinto
Sixteenth . Décimo sexto
Seventeenth Décimo séptimo
Eighteenth Décimo octavo
Nineteenth Décimo nono
Twentieth . Vigésimo

1 The numbers hoscientos, irescientos, etc., have the feminine forms: doscientas,
trescientas, etc.

641
SPANISH DICTIONARY
English. Spanish.
Twenty-first Vigésimo primo
Twentjf-second Vigésimo segundo
Thirtieth Trigésimo
Fortieth Cuadragésimo
Fiftieth Quincuagésimo
Sixtieth Sexagésimo
Seventieth Septuagésimo
Eightieth . Octagésimo
Ninetieth . Nonagésimo
Hundredth Centesimo
Hundred and first Centesimo primo
Two hundredth Duocentésimo
Thousandth Milésimo
Milhonth . Millonésimo

One-half Una mitad (or medio)


One-third Un tercero {or la tercera parte)
One-fourth (or a quarter) Un cuarto
One-fifth Un quinto
One-sixth Un sexto

SPANISH MONEY.
Until recent years the monetary unit of Spain and her former colonies
was the real de vellón, ^ which is equal to about 2|d. {2"45d.) in English
money and 20 reales de vellón formed the duro or peso (which was
;

the foundation of the United States' coinage). The French decimal


system has, however, brought about the introduction of the new
currency, based on the peseta (or franc), which is valued approximately
at 9¿d. in English money, and is divdded into lOOths, or céntimos.
líCthe Spanish-speaking American republics the peso or dollar is
the principal unit, and this is valued at a figure ranging from 2^d. to
4s. 4d., according to the particular republic or place. Like the peseta,
the peso is reckoned under the decimal sj^stem, and the centavo is the
100th part of a peso.
The Spanish peseta contains 4 reales, or 100 céntimos, and the
Spanish dollar (or duro) contains 5 pesetas, i.e., about 4s. The
American dollar or peso contains 100 centavos, and the American
peso contains 8 reales.
The American dollar or peso varies considerably in value in the
different Republics. In ChiU the peso is generally valued between
7d. and 9d. in Mexico at about 2s., in the Argentine Republic at about
,

Is. 9d. In Ecuador the coinage is based on the sucre, wluch is valued at
2s. In Panama the American gold dollar is in use, i.e., about 4s. 2d.,
and the balboa (or gold dollar) is current, value about 4s. In Salvador
the peso is worth from Is. 8d. to Is. lOd., and in Costa Rica about
Is. 8d., whereas in Nicaragua its worth ranges from 2^d. to 4d., and in
Colombia the United States currency (or Enghsh gold) is in general use,
1 " Moneda de vellón." This was the name given to the old Spanish currency, and may
be compared to the English expression " sterling."

642
SPANISH DICTIONARY

In Peru the sol (silver) value about the libra esterlina


2s. is in use, also
(or sovereign) and the media In Bolivia the principal unit is
libra.
the boliviano, value about Is. 7d. In Cuba the coinage of the United
States has been adopted, the dollar being worth 4s. 2d., and the centavo
about id. In Uruguay the dollar is worth about 4s. 3d., and is divided
into centesimos, and in Venezuela the principal coin is the venezolano,
worth about 4s.
These particulars are merely given to show the approximate value
of the coinage in English money, but as the current value of these
moneys depends on the exchange, and is liable to fluctuate very much,
they must not be accepted implicitly as the exact value. Needless to
say, the Enghsh equivalents indicated above are, in most of the cases,
much below the par value of the respective currencies. The actual
equivalent of the various currencies can generally be ascertained from
the money column of certain newspapers.

SPANISH WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.


WEIGHTS.
For the most part the metric sj'stem has been adopted by the com-
mercial parts of Spain and Spanish America, although the old Spanish
weights are still used. The Spanish pound {libra castellana) is equal
to about ] 014 lb. English, i.e., practically the same. There are
16 ounces (onzas) to the pound (libra), 25 libras to the quarter (arroba),
4 arrobas to the hundredweight (quintal), and 20 quintales to the ton
(tonelada).
100 Spanish lbs. = 101-443 English lbs.
100 English lbs. = 98577 Spanish lbs.

MEASURES.
As in the case of weights, the metric system is largely used in
commerce, but the old Spanish system is still used in Spain and America.
The Spanish foot (pie castellano) measures 10 96 English inches.
There are 12 inches (pulgadas) to the foot (pie), and 3 feet (pies) to
the yard (vara).
100 Spanish yards = 91 318 English yards
100 English yards = 109-388 Spanish yards
It is often said that, roughly, 35 varas equal 32 yards. Also, 100 varas
are equal to 83| metres.

N.B. In selling textiles to Spanish and Spanish-American houses,
the majority of houses in Great Britain sell by the English yard, which
is translated by " yarda " and not " vara," as the " vara " is less.

Dry Measure.
The fanega contains 1,527 Imperial bushels. There are 4 cuartillos
to the celemín, 12 celemines to the fanega, and 12 fanegas to the cahiz.
100 fanegas — 152-667 Imperial bushels
100 Imperial bushels = 65-502 fanegas
643
SPANISH DICTIONARY
Liquid Measure.
The cántara contains 3,552 Imperial gallons. There are 4 copas
to the cuartillo, 4 cuartillos to the azumbre, 2 azumbres to the cuartilla,
and 4 cuartillas to the cántara.
100 cántaras = 355-20 Imperial gallons
100 Imperial gallons = 28-16 cántaras

METRIC SYSTEM.
Weights.
Tonelada 1000 kilogramos = 2204-621 lbs.
Quintal 100 220-462
Kilogramo 1000 gramos — 2-204
Hectogramo 100 .,
0-220
Decagramo 10 „ = 0-022
Gramo 002
Measures (Length).
Kilómetro = 1000 metros = 1093 633 yards
Hectómetro = 100 „ = 109-363
Decámetro = 10 ,, = 10-936
Metro = 1 -094

Measures (Capacity).
KilóUtro = 1000 ütros = 220-096 gaUons
Hectolitro 100 22-009
Decalitro 10 2-201
Litro 0-220

Weights.
Ton, tonelada = 1016-048 kilogramos
Hundredweight, quintal = 50-802
Quarter, arroba = 12-700
Pound, libra = 0-454
Ounce, onza = 0-028

Measures (Length).
Mile, milla = 1609-315 metros
Yard, yarda = 0-914
Foot, pie = 0-305
Inch, pulgada = 025
Measures (Capacity).
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