Part 15
=animalito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =animal=), little animal.
=animar=, to give life to, animate; =animarse=, to revive, take courage.
=ánimo=, _m._, mind, intention.
=anoche=, last night.
=anochecer=, to grow dark.
=anonadamiento=, _m._, nothingness, annihilation.
=ansia=, _f._, _or_ =ansias=, _plur._, desire, eagerness; =con ansia=, eagerly.
=ansiedad=, _f._, anxiety.
=ante=, before, in the presence of.
=anteceder=, to precede.
=anterior=, anterior, former; =en la noche anterior=, the night before.
=antes=, before, first, formerly, ago, rather; =antes de=, =antes (de) que=, before; =antes bien=, rather; =cuanto antes=, as soon as possible.
=antiguo -a=, old, ancient.
=antiquísimo -a= (_from_ =antiguo=), most ancient, very old.
=antojarse=, to long for, desire; =se me antoja=, I take a notion (to), I desire (to).
=Antonio=, =m.= (_prop. noun_), Anthony.
=Antúnez= (_prop. noun_).
=anudar=, to knot.
=anunciar=, to announce.
=anzuelo=, _m._, hook.
=añadir=, to add.
=añejo -a=, old (_wines_).
=año=, _m._, year.
=apacible=, peaceful.
=apagado -a= (_past part. of_ =apagar=), faint.
=apagar=, to put out (_the light, fire, etc._), dull; =apagarse=, to go out, be extinguished.
=apalear=, to beat (_with a "stick,"_ =palo=).
=aparecer=, to appear.
=aparejo=, _m._, tackle.
=aparición=, _f._, appearance.
=apartado -a= (_past part. of_ =apartar=), at a distance, secluded, isolated.
=apartar=, to withdraw, turn away; =¡aparta!= begone!
=apasionado -a= (_past part. of_ =apasionar=), passionate.
=apenas=, scarcely, as soon as.
=apercibirse= (=de=), to perceive.
=apero=, _m._, (farm) implement, tool.
=apetecer=, to desire.
=apetito=, _m._, appetite.
=apetitoso -a=, appetizing.
=apiñado -a= (_past part. of_ =apiñar=), crowded, in abundance.
=aplastar=, to crush.
=aplicar=, to apply, direct, use (diligently), strain.
=apoderarse=, to take possession.
=aportar=, to land, come.
=apoyar=, to support, rest; =apoyarse= (=en=), to rest (against), lean (on); =apoyado en=, resting on.
=aprender=, to learn; =aprenderse de memoria=, to learn by heart, commit to memory.
=aprendiz=, =-iza=, _m. and f._, apprentice, tyro.
=apresuradamente=, hurriedly.
=apresurar(se)=, to hasten, make haste.
=apretar= (=ie=), to press, clasp, drive, lay hold; =el calor apretaba de firme=, the heat was excessive.
=aprisa=, fast, quickly.
=aprovechar=, to make use of, profit by, enjoy.
=aproximar=, to bring near; =aproximarse=, to approach, come near.
=apuesto -a=, comely, spruce.
=apuntar=, to aim, appear.
=apurar=, to consume, finish.
=apuro=, _m._, want, emergency.
=aquel=, =aquella=, =-o=, that; =aquél=, =aquélla=, that one, the former.
=aquello=: _see_ =aquel=.
=aquí=, here, now; =aquí mismo=, right here; =por aquí=, over here, this way.
=ara=, _f._, altar.
=árabe=, Arabic.
=arañar=, to scratch.
=árbol=, _m._, tree.
=arbolado=, _m._, trees.
=arcada=, _f._, arcade, series of arches.
=arcángel=, _m._, archangel.
=arco=, _m._, bow.
=Arcos= (_prop. noun_).
=archi-guasón=, _m._, arch-joker, great joker.
=arder=, to burn.
=ardid=, _m._, stratagem.
=ardiente=, burning, hot.
=ardor=, _m._, heat.
=arena=, _f._, sand.
=argentar=, to whiten (_like silver_).
=arma=, _f._, weapon, arm.
=Armando=, _m._ (_prop. noun_).
=armar=, to arm, make (_a noise_); =armar de=, to arm with.
=armario=, _m._, clothes-press, side-board; =armario de espejo=, clothes-press with a mirror.
=armonía=, _f._, harmony.
=armonioso -a=, harmonious, musical.
=aro=, _m._, hoop.
=aroma=, _m._, aroma, perfume.
=arquitecto -a=, _m. and f._, architect.
=arrancar=, to pull off (_or_ out), tear off (_or_ out), snatch away; =arrancar una carcajada=, to make one laugh loudly.
=arrasado en= (_past part. of_ =arrasar=), filled with.
=arrastrar=, to drag (_or_ carry) along; =arrastrarse=, to crawl, be induced; =arrastrarse por=, to crawl over.
=¡arre!= get up!
=arrear=, to drive (_an animal_), make go.
=arrebatar= (=á=) to snatch (from).
=arrebujar=, to wrap up.
=arrecife=, _m._, reef (_of rocks_).
=arreglar=, to arrange, regulate, attend to; =arreglarse=, to come to an understanding.
=arrendador=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, landlord, landlady.
=arrepentirse= (=ie=), to repent.
=arriba=, above, up, upstairs; =¡arriba!= up! get up!; =río arriba=, up the river.
=arrimar= (=á=), to place near; =arrimarse= (=á=), to lean against.
=arroba=, _f._, =25 pounds (_dry measure_), _or_ 4-1/4 gallons (_liquid measure_).
=arrobo=, _m._, delight, exstasy.
=arrodillarse=, to kneel; =arrodillado -a=, on one's knees, kneeling.
=arrojar=, to throw (at), throw out, utter; =arrojarse de=, to jump out of.
=arrollar= (=por=), to wrap (about).
=arropar=, to cover (_with clothing or bedding_).
=arrostrar=, to face.
=arruinar=, to ruin, break down.
=arrullar=, to lull to sleep.
=arte=, _m. or f._, art.
=articular=, to utter, articulate.
=artillería=, _f._, artillery; =tercero de artillería=, third regiment of artillery.
=artista=, _m._, artist.
=artístico -a=, artistic.
=arzobispo=, _m._, archbishop.
=asalto=, _m._, assault.
=ascensión=, _f._, ascent, ascension; =día de la Ascensión=, Ascension Day (_the day on which is commemorated our Savior's ascension into heaven after his resurrection;--called also_ Holy Thursday. _It is the fortieth day after Easter_).
=ascua=, _f._: =ascua de fuego=, red-hot coal.
=aseadamente=, neatly.
=aseado -a= (_past part. of_ =asear=), neat, tidy.
=asediar=, to besiege.
=asegurar=, to assure, be sure, assert.
=asentarse= (=ie=), to sit, be situated.
=aseo=, _m._, cleanliness.
=asesinar=, to murder, assassinate.
=asesinato=, _m._, murder, assassination.
=asesino -a=, _m. and f._, assassin.
=asfixiar=, to suffocate, asphyxiate.
=así=, so, thus, therefore; =así=+_past subjunctive_=would that ...; =así como=, just as, as well as, both ... and; =así que=, as soon as, so that.
=asiento=, _m._, seat, dignity; =tomar asiento=, to take a seat.
=asilo=, _m._, asylum, shelter, resting-place.
=asimismo=, likewise.
=asirse á=, to seize, catch hold of.
=asistir=, to help, attend, be with.
=asociarse=, to combine, form a partnership.
=asomar=, to show, appear; =asomarse=, to show one's self, peer; =asomarse á la ventana=, to look out of the window.
=asombrado -a= (_past part. of_ =asombrar=), in wonder, in amazement.
=asombro=, _m._, amazement; =con asombro de=, to the amazement of.
=áspero -a=, rough, rugged.
=aspirar=, to breathe in.
=astrónomo=, _m._, astronomer.
=astuto -a=, astute, cunning.
=Asunción=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Assumption (_an abbreviation of_ =María de la Asunción=. _Colloquial forms are_ =Choncha= _and_ =Chonchita=).
=asunto=, _m._, affair, business affair.
=asustar=, to frighten; =asustarse=, to be frightened.
=atacar=, to attack; =atacado de=, attacked by.
=atajo=, _m._, short-cut, cut-off.
=ataque=, _m._, attack.
=atar=, to bind, tie.
=ataúd=, _m._, coffin.
=atención=, _f._, attention; =llamar la atención=, to attract the attention.
=atender= (=ie=), to heed, pay attention, provide.
=atentamente=, attentively, fixedly.
=atento -a=, attentive.
=atmósfera=, _f._, atmosphere.
=atolondrar=, to stun, drive one wild.
=atónito -a=, amazed.
=atraer=, to draw, attract.
=atraje=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =atraer=.
=atrapar=, to catch, overtake.
=atrás=, behind, back; =hacia atrás=, back.
=atravesar= (=ie=), to cross, pass through; =atravesado en medio de=, right across.
=atreverse=, to dare.
=atribuir=, to attribute.
=atribuyó=, _pret. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =atribuir=.
=atropellar=, to force one's way through; =atropellarse=, to rush in a crowd.
=atrozmente=, atrociously, frightfully.
=aturdimiento=, _m._, bewilderment, confusion.
=aturdir=, to stun.
=audacia=, _f._, boldness, audacity.
=aullar=, to howl.
=aumento=, _m._, increase.
=aun=, _or_ =aún=, yet, still, even; =ni aun=, not even.
=aunque=, although, even if; =ni aunque=, not even if.
=aura=, _f._, breeze; =aura de la mañana=, morning breeze.
=aurora=, _f._, rosy light of dawn, dawn.
=ausencia=, _f._, absence.
=ausentarse=, to absent one's self, stay away.
=autor=, _m._, author.
=autoridad=, _f._, authority, authorities.
=autorización=, _f._, authorization.
=autorizar=, to authorize.
=auxilio=, _m._, help, aid; =en mi auxilio=, to my aid.
=avanzar=, to advance.
=avasallar=, to subdue, overpower.
=ave=, _f._, bird, fowl.
=aventajado -a= (_past part. of_ =aventajar=), proficient.
=aventajar= (=á=), to have the advantage (over), surpass.
=aventura=, _f._, adventure.
=averiguación=, _f._, enquiry, investigation.
=avidez=, _f._, eagerness.
=Ávila=, _f._ (_prop. noun_).
=avíos de lavarse=, toilet articles.
=avisar=, to advise, inform, give warning of.
=aviso=, _m._, notice, warning, advice; =campana de aviso=, warning bell.
=¡ay!= alas! dear me!; =ayes=, _m. plur._, lamentations.
=ayer=, yesterday.
=ayuda=, _f._, aid; =ayuda=, _m._, assistant; =ayuda de cámara=, body servant, valet.
=ayudar=, to help, aid.
=ayunar=, to fast.
=azahar=, _m._, orange (_or_ lemon) blossom.
=azorado -a=, (_past part. of_ =azorar=), abashed, confused.
=azúcar=, _m._, sugar.
=azucena=, _f._, white lily.
=azul=, blue.
B
=b= (=be=), _f._, the letter _b_.
=babucha=, _f._, slipper.
=bailar=, to dance.
=bajar=, to descend, come (_or_ go) down, fall, lower, bow (_as the head_); =bajar por=, to go down.
=bajo -a=, low, (_of the head_) bowed.
=bajo=, under, beneath.
=bala=, _f._, bullet.
=balbucear=, to stammer.
=balcón=, _m._, balcony.
=bálsamo=, _m._, balsam, balm.
=ballena=, _f._, whale.
=banco=, _m._, bench.
=bañar=, to bathe.
=barajar=, to shuffle (_the cards_), send one shuffling; =con él se las sabe barajar=, can send him shuffling.
=barato -a=, cheap.
=baraúnda=, _f._, big noise, hurly-burly.
=barba=, _f._, chin, beard.
=Bárbara=, _f._, (_prop. noun_).
=bárbaramente=, barbarously.
=barbaridad=, _f._, barbarous expression.
=bárbaro -a=, barbarous.
=barbo=, _m._, barbel (_a large fresh-water fish_).
=Barcelona=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Barcelona (_a large city in Spain, and the capital of Catalonia_ [=Cataluña=]: _it is on the eastern coast_).
=barco=, _m._, boat.
=barranco=, _m._, ravine, canyon.
=barrio=, _m._, (city) ward, suburb; =barrios bajos=, slums.
=barro=, _m._, clay, earthenware.
=barrunto=, _m._, sign.
=Bartolo=, _m._ (_prop. noun: a colloquial form of_ =Bartolomé=), Bartholemew.
=base=, _f._, base.
=bastante=, enough, sufficient, some.
=bastar=, to be enough, suffice; =¡basta!= enough!
=bastón=, _m._, stick, cane.
=baúl=, _m._, trunk.
=bautizar=, to baptize.
=bautizo=, _m._, baptism.
=bayoneta=, _f._, bayonet; =á la bayoneta=, with the bayonet.
=beber=, to drink.
=belfo=, _m._, under-lip (_of a horse_).
=Bélgica=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Belgium.
=belleza=, _f._, beauty.
=bello -a=, beautiful.
=bellota=, _f._, acorn.
=bendecir=, to bless.
=bendición=, _f._, blessing, benediction.
=bendije=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =bendecir=.
=bendito -a= (_irreg. past part. of_ =bendecir=), blessed; =¡bendito seas!= God bless you!
=benemérito -a=, worthy, well-deserving.
=benignidad=, _f._, benignity, kindness.
=Berbería=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Barbary.
=bergante=, _m._, villain.
=berrinche=, _m._, passion; =coger berrinche=, to fly into a passion.
=besar=, to kiss.
=beso=, _m._, kiss.
=bestia=, _f._, animal, beast.
=Betis=, _m._ (_prop. noun: ancient name of the Guadalquivir river_).
=bien=, _m._, welfare, property; =con bien=, safely; =hombre de bien=, honest man.
=bien=, well, indeed; =estar bien=, =encontrarse bien=, to be comfortable; =antes bien=, rather; =bien que=, although; =más bien que=, rather than.
=bienaventurado -a=, blessed.
=bienestar=, _m._, well-being, joy.
=bienhechor=, =-ora=, beneficent.
=billete=, _m._, ticket; =billete de primera=, =segunda=, =tercera= (=clase=), first-class, second-class, third-class ticket.
=bizcocho=, _m._, biscuit.
=blanco -a=, white.
=blandir=, to wave.
=blando -a=, soft, gentle.
=blanquear=, to whiten, whitewash.
=blanquecino -a= (_from_ =blanco=), whitish.
=bobo -a=, _m. and f._, fool.
=bobo -a=, foolish.
=boca=, _f._, mouth; =hacer boca=, to give one an appetite.
=bocaza=, _f._ (_aug. of_ =boca=), large mouth.
=boda=, _f._, marriage.
=bodega=, _f._, wine cellar.
=bofetada=, _f._, slap.
=bolsa=, _f._, purse, pocketbook.
=bolsillo=, _m._, purse, pocket.
=bomba=, _f._, bomb-shell.
=bondad=, _f._, goodness, kindness.
=bondadoso -a=, kindly.
=bonito -a=, pretty, fine (_used ironically_).
=bono=, _m._, bond.
=borbotón=, _m._, jet; =arrojado á borbotones=, gushing out.
=borde=, _m._, edge.
=borracho -a=, _m. and f._, drunkard.
=borrico -a= (_dim. of_ =burro=), little ass, little donkey; =¡arre, borrico!= get up there, you donkey (=burro=)!
=bosque=, _m._, wood, forest.
=bostezar=, to yawn.
=bota=, _f._, boot.
=botánica=, _f._, botany.
=botella=, _f._, bottle.
=botín=, _m._, booty.
=botón=, _m._, button.
=bóveda=, _f._, arched roof, vault.
=bracero=, _m._: =de bracero=, arm in arm.
=bramar= (=de=), to roar (with).
=brazo=, _m._, arm; =al brazo=, on his (her) arm.
=bregar=, to struggle.
=breve=, short, brief; =breves instantes=, a few moments.
=brillante=, bright, brilliant.
=brillar=, to shine, shine forth.
=brincar=, to bound, jump.
=brinco=, _m._, leap, jump; =dando brincos=, jumping up and down.
=brío=, _m._, force, spirit.
=Briviesca=, _f._ (_prop. noun: town in the province of Burgos_).
=broma=, _f._, joke.
=brotar=, to burst forth.
=bruscamente=, abruptly, roughly.
=buenamente=, really.
=bueno -a=, good; =¡bueno!= good! well!; =estar bueno=, to be well; =en buen(a) hora=, very well.
=bufido=, _m._, puffing, blowing.
=bulto=, _m._, bundle.
=buque=, _m._, ship.
=burla=, _f._, mockery, scorn, trick; =hacer burla de=, to make fun of.
=burlarse de=, to mock, make fun of.
=burlesco -a=, mocking.
=burro -a=, _m. and f._, ass, donkey.
=busca=, _f._, search.
=Buscabeatas= (_prop. noun: lit._, seek blessed [things]).
=buscar=, to seek, look for.
=butaca=, _f._, armchair.
=buzón=, _m._: =buzón del correo=, letter-box.
C
=cabal=, complete, full, perfect.
=caballerete=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =caballero=), young gentleman.
=caballero=, _m._, horseman, gentleman, sir.
=caballero -a=, astride, riding (_a horse, etc._).
=caballo=, _m._, horse; =á caballo=, on horseback, astride; =subirse á caballo sobre=, to ride on, get astride of.
=cabaña=, _f._, hut, cabin.
=cabecera=, _f._, head of the bed.
=cabecita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =cabeza=), little head.
=cabello=, _m._, hair; =cabellos=, _plur._, hair.
=caber=, to be contained; =no cabe más=, that is the limit; =no me cabe duda=, I have no doubt.
=cabeza=, _f._, head; =subirse á la cabeza=, to go to one's head (_as wine_).
=Cabeza-fuerte= (_prop. noun: lit._, strong head).
=cabillo=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =cabo=), stub.
=cabo=, _m._, end; =al cabo=, finally; =al cabo de=, after; =llevar al= =cabo=, to carry out, complete.
=cabra=, _f._, goat.
=cachigordete -a= (_dim. of_ =cachigordo=), chubby.
=cada=, each; =cada uno=, =cada cual=, each one; =cada vez más=, more and more.
=cadáver=, _m._, corpse, dead body.
=cadena=, _f._, chain.
=Cádiz= (_prop. noun_), Cadiz.
=caduco -a=, antique, obsolete.
=caer=, to fall; =dejar(se) caer=, to drop.
=café=, _m._, coffee, coffee-house, café.
=caída=, _f._, fall, close; =caída del sol=, sunset.
=caiga=, =caigas=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =caer=.
=caigo=, =caes=, =cae=, _etc., pres. ind. of_ =caer=.
=caja=, _f._, box; =caja de música=, music-box.
=cajita=, _f._, (_dim. of_ =caja=), little box.
=cal=, _f._, lime, mortar.
=calabacera=, _f._, squash-vine.
=calabaza=, _f._, squash.
=calañés=, =-esa=: =sombrero calañés=, Andalusian hat (_felt or velvet hat, with conical crown, and with a broad brim. Sometimes the brim is raised and fastened to the crown on one side and the hat adorned with plumes_).
=calar=, to pull down.
=caldo=, _m._, broth, bouillon.
=calentar= (=ie=), to warm.
=calentura=, _f._, fever; =calenturas=, _plur._, fever.
=calidad=, _f._, quality; =en mi calidad de=, as a, in the capacity of a.
=caliente=, warm, hot; =comer caliente=, to eat a warm meal.
=califa=, _m._, caliph (_title of the Mohammedan rulers_).
=Calixto=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), =Calixtus=.
=cáliz=, _m._, calyx.
=calma=, _f._, calm, self-possession, quiet.
=calor=, _m._, heat, warmth; =tengo calor=, I am warm; =hace calor=, it is warm.
=calorífero=, _m._, heater, footwarmer, furnace.
=calumniador=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, slanderer, calumniator.
=calvo -a=, bald.
=calzada=, _f._, causeway, paved road.
=calzado=, _m._, foot-wear, shoes.
=calzar=, to put on, wear (_shoes, leggings, etc._).
=callar=, to keep (_or_ be) silent; =callarse=, to be silent, hush.
=calle=, _f._, street, lane; =por las calles=, in the streets.
=callejuela=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =calleja=, _which is, in turn, a depreciative of_ =calle=), narrow street.
=cama=, _f._, bed.
=cambiar=, to change; =cambiar de postura=, to change one's position.
=cambio=, _m._, exchange, change; =á cambio de=, in exchange for; =en cambio=, on the other hand.
=caminante=, _m._, traveler.
=caminar=, to walk, travel, move along.
=caminata=, _f._, walking, riding.
=camino=, _m._, way, road; =camino de=, on the road to; =el camino de=, the road to; =por el camino=, on the way.
=camisa=, _f._, shirt, nightgown.
=camita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =cama=), little bed.
=campana=, _f._, bell.
=campanada=, _f._ (_from_ =campana=), stroke of a bell; =campanadas de la Oración=, sound of the Angelus-bell.
=campanario=, _m._, (_church_) belfry.
=campanilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =campana=), bell.
=campesino -a=, _m. and f._, countryman, country woman.
=campestre=, rural.
=campiña=, _f._, cultivated land (_or_ fields).
=campo=, _m._, field, country.
=campo santo=, _m._, burial ground, God's acre.
=¡canario!= the deuce! zounds!
=canción=, _f._, song.
=candor=, _m._, candor, ingenuousness.
=candoroso -a=, ingenuous, candid.
=canino -a=, canine.
=cano -a=, gray-haired.
=cansancio=, _m._, fatigue.
=cansar=, to tire; =cansarse= (=de=), to tire (of), become tired (of).
=cantar=, _m._, song.
=cantar=, to sing, crow, call out.
=cántaro=, _m._, jug; =llover á cántaros=, to rain heavily, pour.
=cantidad=, _f._, quantity, number.
=canto=, _m._, singing, song, crowing; =piezas de canto=, snatches of song; =el gallo levanta el canto=, the cock begins to crow.
=canto=, _m._, stone.
=caña=, _f._, cane, rod; =caña de pescar=, fishing-rod.
=cañada=, _f._, glen.
=cáñamo=, _m._, hemp.
=cañón=, _m._, tube, cannon, barrel (_of gun_); =escopeta de dos cañones=, double-barreled shot-gun.
=caos=, _m._, chaos.
_capa_, _f._, cloak.
_capataz_, _m._, overseer.
_capellán_, _m._, chaplain.
_capilla_, _f._, chapel; =capilla mayor=; main chapel (_comprising the high altar and the space between the altar and the choir_ [=coro=]. _It is usually set off by a railing_).
=capital=, _f._, capital (_city_).
=capital=, capital.
=capitel=, _m._, capital (_the head or upper part of a column or pillar_).
=capote=, _m._, cloak.
=caprichoso -a=, capricious, uneven.
=captura=, _f._, capture.
=cara=, _f._, face; =de mala cara=, with ill grace, frowning; =cara de desvergonzado=, an impudent look.
=carabinero=, _m._, carbineer, customs guard.
=carácter=, _m._, character; =dulce de carácter=, of a gentle disposition.
=caracterizar=, to describe, characterize.
=carcajada=, _f._, (loud) laugh, boisterous laughter.
=cárcel=, _f._, jail.
=carcelero=, _m._, jailer.
=carga=, _f._, freight, load.
=cargar=, to load, be a burden; =cargar de=, to load with.
=caricia=, _f._, caress.
=caridad=, _f._, charity.
=cariño=, _m._, affection; =cariños=, _plur._, affection, loving words and deeds.
=cariñosamente=, affectionately.
=cariñoso -a=, affectionate.
=caritativo -a=, charitable.
=carmín=, _m._, carmine, crimson, flush.
=carnada=, _f._, bait.
=carne=, _f._, meat, flesh; =carnes=, flesh, corpulency; =echar carnes=, to put on flesh, gain in weight.
=carnero=, _m._, sheep, mutton; =no hay tales carneros=, there is nothing of the sort.
=carrera=, _f._, run, race, course of study; =carrera de abogado=, law course, study of law; =tomar=, _or_ =dar=, =una carrera=, to run.
=carretela=, _f._, (_light, covered_) carriage, "top buggy."
=carretera=, _f._, highway.
=carrillo=, _m._, pulley.
=carruaje=, _m._, carriage.
=carta=, _f._, letter.
=cartón=, _m._, cardboard, papier-maché; =muñeca de cartón=, a papier-maché doll.
=casa=, _f._, house, home; =casa de huéspedes=, boarding-house; =casa de socorro=, emergency hospital; =á= (_or_ =hasta=) =casa=, home; =en casa=, at home; =pagar la casa=, to pay for one's room.
=casamiento=, _m._, marriage.
=casar=, to give in marriage, marry; =casarse=, to get (_or_ be) married; =casarse con=, to marry.
=cascabelero -a=, light-witted.
=cascada=, _f._, cascade, waterfall.
=caserío=, _m._, houses.
=casi=, almost; =un casi=, almost a.
=Casilda=, _f._ (_prop. noun_).
=casita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =casa=), little house, cottage.
=caso=, _m._, result, circumstance, fact, case; =el caso es=, the fact is; =en caso de que=, in case; =hacer al caso=, to be of importance; =hacer caso= (=á=), to pay attention, heed.
=casta=, _f._, race, breed.
=castaño -a=, chestnut, brown.
=Castellana=, _f._ (_name of street_).
=castellano -a=, Castilian.
=castigar=, to punish, chastise.
=Castilla=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Castile.
=castillo=, _m._, castle.
=casualidad=, _f._, chance.
=casualmente=, by chance; =casualmente cruzaban=, happened to pass by.
=catafalco=, _m._, catafalque, raised bier.
=Catalina=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Catherine.
=catar=, to taste, examine, see; =¡cata aquí!= here is!
=catástrofe=, _f._, catastrophe.
=catedral=, _f._, cathedral.
=categoría=, _f._, class, category.
=catorce=, fourteen.
=Caulina=, _f._ (_prop. noun_).
=causa=, _f._, cause; =á= (or =por=) =causa de=, on account of.
=causante de=, _m. and f._, one who causes (_or_ caused).
=causar=, to cause.
=cautela=, _f._, caution; =con cautela=, cautiously.
=cautivo -a=, captive.
=caverna=, _f._, cave, cavern.
=cavilación=, _f._, reflection; =cavilaciones=, pondering, reflection.
=caviloso -a=, captious, thoughtful; =andar caviloso=, to ponder deeply.
=cayó=, _pret. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =caer=.
=caza=, _f._, hunting.
=cazo=, _m._, dipper, ladle.
=cazuela=, _f._, pot, stew-pan.
=cebolla=, _f._, onion.
=ceja=, _f._, eye-brow.
=cejar=, to hold back, yield.
=celebrar=, to celebrate; =celebrarse=, to be celebrated, take place.
=celebridad=, _f._, fame, renown.
=Celedonio=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Celedonius.
=celeridad=, _f._, quickness, celerity.
=celeste=, celestial.
=celestial=, celestial.
=celos=, _m. plur._, jealousy.
=cementerio=, _m._, cemetery.
=cena=, _f._, supper.
=cenar=, to sup, eat supper.
=cenizas=, _f. plur._, ashes.
=cenobita=, _m._, cenobite (_one who adopts the monastic life_), monk.
=céntimo=, _m._, centime (_the one-hundredth part of a_ =peseta=).
=céntrico -a=, central.
=centro=, _m._, center; =de su centro=, from within it.
=cera=, _f._, wax.
=cerca=, near; =cerca de=, near, nearly.
=cercanía=, _f._, nearness, proximity.
=cercano -a=, neighboring.
=cercar (de)=, to enclose (in), surround (by).
=cerdoso -a=, bristly.
=cerquita= (_dim. of_ =cerca=), very near; =muy cerquita=, very, very near.
=cerrar (ie)=, to close, shut; =cerrar el paso=, to block the way.
=certificar=, to certify.
=cesante=, dismissed (_from office_); =dejar cesante=, to dismiss.
=cesar (de)=, to cease, stop.
=cese=, _m._, dismissal (_from office_).
=cetáceo=, _m._, cetacean (_of an order of marine mammals, including the whales_).
=cicatriz=, _f._, scar.
=ciego -a=, blind.
=cielo=, _m._, sky, heaven.
=cien=: _see_ =ciento=.
=ciencia=, _f._, science; =á ciencia cierta=, with certainty.