Spanish Tales for Beginners

Part 16

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=cien(to)=, (one) hundred; =ciento por uno=, a hundred-fold.

=cierra=, _imperative sing., and pres. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =cerrar=.

=ciertamente=, certainly.

=cierto -a=, certain, a certain, true; =por cierto=, of course; =¿es cierto?= is it true?; =¿no es cierto?= is it not so?

=cifrar=, to cipher, make depend.

=cigüeña=, _f._, stork.

=cima=, _f._, top.

=cimiento=, _m._, foundation.

=cinco=, five.

=cincuenta=, fifty.

=cintura=, _f._, waist.

=círculo=, _m._, circle; =hacer círculo=, to form a circle.

=circunnavegación=, _f._, circumnavigation.

=circunspección=, _f._, circumspection, prudence.

=circunstante=, _m. and f._, bystander.

=citar=, to make a business appointment.

=ciudad=, _f._, city, (large) town (_a_ =ciudad= _formerly enjoyed certain privileges, and was ranked above a_ =villa=).

=ciudadano -a=, _m. and f._, citizen.

=claramente=, clearly.

=claridad=, _f._, light.

=claro -a=, clear, bright, light.

=clase=, _f._, class, kind.

=clavar=, to nail, fix, root, pierce, put (_the spurs_).

=clavel=, _m._, pink, carnation (_so named, by reason of its aromatic or clove-like odor [see =clavo de especia=]. It is the national flower of Spain_).

=clavo=, _m._, nail; =clavo de especia=, clove.

=clero=, _m._, clergy.

=¡clu, clu!= cluck, cluck!

=cobardemente=, like a coward.

=cobijar=, to cover, shelter, lodge.

=cobrar=, to collect, get; =cobrarse de=, to recover, collect; =no cobra en=, he does not receive money from.

=cobre=, _m._, copper.

=cocina=, _f._, kitchen, manner of cooking, cuisine.

=cocinero -a=, _m. and f._, cook.

=coche=, _m._, carriage, (_railway_) coach; =coche de punto=, cab.

=cochear=, to drive (_a carriage_).

=cochero=, _m._, coachman, cabman.

=codiciar=, to covet.

=codo=, _m._, elbow.

=cofia=, _f._, cap.

=coger=, to catch, seize, get, take hold of, take, pluck.

=cohete=, _m._, sky-rocket.

=cola=, _f._, tail.

=colar=, to strain (through).

=colcha=, _f._, coverlet, counterpane.

=colchón=, _m._, mattress; =colchón de paja=, straw mattress.

=colección=, _f._, collection.

=coleccionar=, to collect.

=coleccionista=, _m. and f._, collector.

=colegio=, _m._, school _or_ "college" (_of secondary instruction, usually under Church control, where students are received at the age of eight years, and may be graduated with the degree of_ =bachiller= _at the age of eighteen. The State schools of secondary instruction are called_ =institutos=).

=cólera=, _f._, anger.

=colérico -a=, angry.

=colgar= (=ue=), to hang (up), suspend; =colgar de=, to hang on (_or_ from).

=colmillo=, _m._, tusk.

=colocar=, to place, put.

=color=, _m._, color; =rayos de colores=, rays of colored light.

=coloradillo -a= (_dim. of_ =colorado=), ruddy.

=colorado -a= (_past part. of_ =colorar=), red, ruddy; =colorado de placer=, blushing with pleasure.

=colorar=, to color, redden.

=colorear=, to color.

=colosal=, colossal.

=columna=, _f._, column; =columna de un farol=, lamppost.

=columpiar=, to swing, rock.

=combate=, _m._, combat.

=combatir=, to combat, battle.

=comedor=, _m._, dining-room.

=comentar=, to explain, comment (on), make comments.

=comenzar= (=ie=), to begin, commence.

=comer=, to eat, dine; =comerse=, to eat; =dar de comer=, to give something to eat, feed.

=comestibles=, _m. plur._, provisions, eatables.

=cómico -a=, funny, comic.

=comida=, _f._, meal, dinner.

=comienzo=, =-as=, =-a=, _etc._: _see_ =comenzar=.

=comilón=, =-ona=, _m. and f._, great eater, glutton.

=como=, as, as if, like, something like; =como no=, unless; =¿á cómo?= at what price? how much?; =así como=, just as, as well as; =como de=, of about.

=¿cómo? ¡cómo!= how, why, what.

=cómoda=, _f._, chest of drawers, "chiffonier."

=cómodamente=, comfortably.

=comodidad=, _f._, comfort.

=compacto -a=, compact.

=compadecer= (=á=), to pity.

=compañero= =-a=, companion, fellow-servant; =compañero de oficina=, fellow-clerk.

=compañía=, _f._, company.

=comparar=, to compare.

=compasión=, _f._, compassion.

=compasivo= =-a=, tender-hearted, compassionate.

=complacencia=, _f._, pleasure, satisfaction.

=complacer=, to please, comply with one's wish; =complacerse=, to have pleasure, be pleased.

=completamente=, completely.

=completar=, to complete.

=completo= =-a=, complete; =por completo=, completely.

=cómplice=, _m. and f._, accomplice; =cómplice de=, accomplice in.

=componer=, to compose, arrange, mend.

=comprar=, to buy.

=comprender=, to understand.

=comprimir=, to compress, repress, subdue.

=comprobación=, _f._, verification.

=comprobar= (=ue=), to verify.

=comprometer=, to compromise.

=común=, _m._, community; =pertenecer al común=, to belong to the community, be a common.

=comunicación=, _f._, communication.

=comunicar=, to express, communicate; =comunicarse=, to be connected, hold communication.

=con=, with, to.

=concavidad=, _f._, hollow, cavity.

=concebir= (=i=), to conceive.

=conceder=, to concede.

=concejal=, _m._, alderman.

=conciencia=, _f._, conscience.

=concierto=, _m._, concert.

=conciliador=, =-ora=, conciliatory.

=conciliar=, to conciliate; =conciliar (el) sueño=, to induce sleep, fall asleep.

=concluir=, to conclude, finish, stop; =concluir por=, to come finally to.

=concluyendo=, _pres. part. of_ =concluir=.

=Concha=, _f._ (_prop. noun: a colloquial form of_ =Concepción=, _which is, in turn, an abbreviation of_ =María de la Concepción=), Conception.

=conde=, _m._, count.

=condenación=, _f._, damnation.

=condenar=, to condemn.

=condición=, _f._, condition, disposition; =á condición (de)=, on condition.

=conducente=, tending, conducive.

=conducir=, to conduct, take, guide, drive.

=conducta=, _f._, conduct.

=conduje=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =conducir=.

=conejo=, _m._, rabbit.

=Conejo=, _m._ (_a prop. noun: lit., "Rabbit"_).

=confesión=, _f._, confession.

=confesonario=, _m._, confessional.

=confianza=, _f._, confidence.

=confiar=, to confide, trust; =confiado en=, trusting to.

=confín=, _m._, limit; =en los confines de=, at the far end of.

=confite=, _m._, sugar-plum, sweet-meat, wind-fall.

=confortador=, =-ora=, strengthening, comforting.

=confundir=, to confuse, intermingle.

=confuso -a=, confused, obscure.

=congelación=, _f._, freezing, congealing.

=congojoso -a=, distressing.

=conmigo=, with me.

=conmoción=, _f._, commotion.

=conmoverse (ue)=, to be moved.

=conmuevo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =conmover=.

=conocer=, to know, make the acquaintance of, realize.

=conocido -a= (_past part. of_ =conocer=), well-known.

=conozco=, =conoces=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =conocer=.

=conque=, so, so that.

=conquistar=, to conquer.

=consabido -a=, aforesaid.

=consagrar=, to devote, consecrate; =consagrarse á hacer una cosa=, to do something zealously.

=conseguir (i)=, to accomplish, get, succeed in.

=consejo=, _m._, piece of advice, advice, counsel; =consejos=, _plur._, advice.

=consentir (ie)=, to consent (to).

=conservador=, =-ora=, conservative.

=conservar=, to keep.

=considerable=, considerable.

=consideración=, _f._, consideration; =por consideración á=, in consideraron of.

=considerar=, to consider.

=consigo=, with himself (herself, _etc._).

=consiguiente=: =por consiguiente=, consequently.

=consistir=, to consist.

=consonancia=, _f._, harmony, consonance; =hacer consonancia=, to accompany.

=constante=, constant.

=constantemente=, constantly.

=constar=, to be clear, be understood.

=consternación=, _f._, consternation.

=consternado -a= (_past part. of_ =consternar=), in consternation.

=constitucional=, constitutionalist.

=constituir=, to constitute.

=constituyó=, _pret. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =constituir=.

=construcción=, _f._, structure, building, construction.

=construir=, to construct, build.

=consuelo=, _m._, consolation.

=consumir=, to consume.

=contagiar=, to infect.

=contagio=, _m._, contagion.

=contagioso -a=, contagious.

=contar (ue)=, to count, tell, relate, expect; =contar con=, to count on.

=contemplar=, to look at, contemplate.

=contenido -a= (_past part. of_ =contener=), contained, quiet.

=contener=, to control, suppress, contain.

=contentar=, to satisfy.

=contento=, _m._, joy.

=contento -a=, satisfied, pleased, content.

=contestar=, to answer.

=contigo=, with you, with thee.

=continuar=, to continue.

=continuo -a=, continuous.

=contorno=, _m._, region round about.

=contra=, against.

=contradictorio -a=, contradictory.

=contrariedad=, _f._, opposition, obstacle.

=contrario -a=, _m. and f._, adversary.

=contrario -a=, contrary; =por el contrario=, on the other hand.

=contribución=, _f._, tax.

=contribuir (á)=, to aid in, contribute toward.

=contrincante=, _m._, opponent.

=convencer=, to convince; =convencido de=, convinced by.

=convengo=, =convienes=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =convenir=.

=conveniente=, suitable, fitting.

=convenir=, to suit, be fitting, fit, agree; =convenir con=, to agree to.

=convento=, _m._, convent.

=conversación=, _f._, conversation, talk.

=conversar=, to converse.

=convertir (ie)=, to change, convert.

=convicto -a=, convicted.

=convidado -a= (_past part. of_ =convidar=), _m. and f._, one who is invited, guest.

=conviene=: _see_ =convengo=.

=convine=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. of_ =convenir=.

=convulsivo -a=, convulsive.

=copa=, _f._, wine-cup.

=copiosamente=, abundantly, copiously.

=copla=, _f._, couplet.

=copo=, _m._, flake, snow-flake.

=coraje=, _m._, anger; =bramar de coraje=, to roar with anger.

=corazón=, _m._, heart.

=corbata=, _f._, neck-tie, cravat.

=corcho=, _m._, cork.

=cordel=, _m._, cord.

=cordial=, cordial.

=Córdoba=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Cordova (_capital of the province of the same name; population, about 60,000_).

=cordobés=, =-esa=, of Cordova; =los cordobeses=, the people of Cordova.

=cordón=, _m._, cord.

=Coria=, _f._, (_prop. noun_).

=cornisa=, _f._, cornice (_horizontal decoration that crowns the column or wall to which it is affixed_).

=coro=, _m._, chorus, choir (_that part of the church where the priests assemble to chant the service. It is usually directly before the high altar_); =hacer coro=, to join in the chorus.

=corona=, _f._, crown.

=coronar=, to crown.

=corporal=, bodily, corporal.

=corpulencia=, _f._, corpulency.

=corral=, _m._, yard.

=corrección=, _f._, correctness.

=corredor=, _m._, hall, corridor.

=correo=, _m._, mail.

=correr=, to run, flow; =correr por la frente=, to run down one's face.

=correría=, _f._, foray, hostile incursion.

=correspondencia=, _f._, correspondence.

=corresponder=, to correspond, come up to.

=correspondiente=, corresponding.

=corretear=, to run about.

=corriente=, _f._, current.

=corro=, _m._, group of spectators.

=cortar=, to cut, cut off.

=corte=, _f._, court, capital.

=cortesía=, _f._, politeness, courtesy; =de cortesía=, as a favor.

=cortijo=, _m._, farm.

=cortina=, _f._, curtain.

=corto -a=, short, small, scanty.

=cosa=, _f._, thing, affair, something, anything; =otra cosa=, something else; =cosa de=, about.

=cosecha=, _f._, crop, harvest; =de mi cosecha=, of my own invention.

=cosechero -a=, _m. and f._, harvester, wine-grower.

=coser=, to sew.

=cosido -a= (_past part. of_ =coser=), close.

=cosilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =cosa=), little thing, trifle.

=costa=, _f._, coast, cost; =á costa de=, at the expense of.

=costar (ue)=, to cost.

=Costa Rica=, _f._ (_prop. noun: lit., "Rich Coast"_), Costa Rica (_one of the Central-American republics_).

=costilla=, _f._, rib.

=Costilla=, _f._ (_prop. noun: lit., "Little Coast"_).

=costumbre=, _f._, custom, habit, manner.

=cráneo=, _m._, skull, cranium, bald head.

=creación=, _f._, creation.

=crecer=, to grow, rise.

=crecido -a= (_past part. of_ =crecer=), large.

=credo=, _m._, creed; =en un credo=, in a moment, in a trice.

=creencia=, _f._, belief.

=creer=, to believe, think.

=crepúsculo=, _m._, twilight, early morning-light, dawn.

=Creso=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Cr[oe]sus.

=cresta=, _f._, crest, summit.

=creyente=, _m. and f._, believer.

=criado -a=, _m. and f._, servant.

=criar=, to grow, raise, bring up.

=criatura=, _f._, creature.

=crimen=, _m._, crime.

=criminal=, criminal.

=crispar=, to clinch.

=cristal=, _m._, glass, crystal; =cristales=, glass (_of a window or door_), window-panes.

=cristiano -a=, Christian.

=Cristina=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Christina.

=cronista=, _m. and f._, chronicler, narrator.

=crucero=, _m._, chancel (=crucero= _means literally, "the place of crossing of nave and transept"; but in_ =La ajorca de oro= _it apparently signifies the "chancel," or that part of the church which is beyond the line of the transept farthest from the main front_).

=crucifijo=, _m._, crucifix.

=cruel=, cruel.

=crujido -a= (_past part. of_ =crujir=), rustling.

=cruz=, _f._, cross.

=cruzar=, to cross, pass by (through, _or_ over); =cruzar por=, to pass through (_or_ by).

=cuadra=, _f._, stable.

=cuadrado -a=, square.

=cuadro=, _m._, picture, description.

=cuadrumano -a=, four-handed.

=cuajar=, to coagulate, adorn; =cuajado de rocío=, bejeweled with dew-drops.

=cual=, which, what, as, like; =cada cual=, each one; =cual si=, as if.

=¿cuál?= which, what.

=¡cual!= what! what a!

=cual=: =el cual=, =la cual=, _etc._, who, which, what; =por lo cual=, wherefore, and therefore.

=cualquier(a)=, any, any one; =cualquiera que=, whoever.

=cuan=, how.

=cuando=, when; =de cuando en cuando=, =de vez en cuando=, from time to time; =aun cuando= (_with subjunctive_), even if.

=cuándo=, when (_interrogative_).

=cuanto -a= (_interrog. and exclam._, =cuánto=), how much (_plur._, how many), all that; =unos cuantos=, a few, some; =en cuanto=, as soon as, as far as; =en cuanto á=, as for; =cuanto antes=, as soon as possible.

=cuarenta=, forty.

=cuarta=, _f._, about eight inches (_one-fourth of the Spanish vara, which is nearly equal to 33 English inches_); =media cuarta=, about four inches.

=cuarto=, _m._, quarter, quarters, room, farthing (_lit., a copper coin_==3 céntimos=: _the coin is now rare, but the term_ =cuarto= _is still in common use_).

=cuarto -a=, fourth.

=cuatro=, four.

=cuba=, _f._, (wine-)cask.

=Cuba=, _f._ (_prop. noun_), Cuba (_formerly a Spanish colony, but now an independent republic under the protection of the United States_).

=cubierta=, _f._, cover.

=cubierto -a=, _past part. of_ =cubrir=.

=cubrir=, to cover; =cubrir de=, to cover with.

=cuclillas=: =ponerse en cuclillas=, to squat down.

=cucú=, _m._ (_usually written_ =cuco=), cuckoo.

=cucurbitáceo=, _m._, cucurbitaceous plant (_of the family to which belong the melon, squash, gourd, etc._).

=cuchara=, _f._, spoon.

=cucharita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =cuchara=), teaspoon.

=cuchillo=, _m._, knife.

=cuello=, _m._, neck, collar.

=cuenta=, _f._, count, account, bill, importance; =en resumidas cuentas=, after all, in short; =dar(se) cuenta (de)=, to notice, realize; =dar cuenta de sí=, to send word, write.

=cuento=, _m._, tale, story.

=cuento=, =-as=, =-a=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =contar=.

=cuerda=, _f._, cord, string, rope, (_game of_) "skip the rope"; =dar cuerda (á)=, to wind up.

=cuero=, _m._, hide, leather.

=cuerpo=, _m._, body.

=cuesta=, _f._, hill-side, slope; =cuesta abajo=, down hill.

=cuidado=, _m._, care, attention; =¡cuidado!= look out! be careful!; =con cuidado=, carefully.

=cuidadoso -a=, careful, vigilant.

=cuidar (de)=, to care for, take care of, look after.

=cuitado -a= (_past part. of_ =cuitar=), wretched, unfortunate.

=culebra=, _f._, snake.

=culpa=, _f._, fault, guilt.

=culpable=, guilty.

=culto -a=, cultivated, cultured.

=cumbre=, _f._, summit.

=cumplir=, to comply, fulfill, expire (_of time_); =cumplirse=, to be done, expire (_of time_).

=cuna=, _f._, cradle.

=cunero -a=, _m. and f._, foundling.

=cuñado -a=, _m. and f._, brother-in-law, sister-in-law.

=cura=, _m._, priest.

=curiosidad=, _f._, curiosity.

=curioso -a=, curious, inquisitive; =un curioso=, a curious man, a seeker after novelty.

=Currín=, _m._ (_prop. noun: one of the many colloquial names formed from_ =Francisco=, _"Francis"_), Frank.

=curtir=, to tan.

=custodia=, _f._, keeping, custody.

=custodiar=, to watch over, guard.

=cuyo -a=, whose, of which.

=Cuzcurrita=, _f._ (_prop. noun: a small town in the north of Spain_).

Ch

=chafado -a= (_past part. of_ =chafar=), taken back, disappointed.

=chalán=, _m._, trader, dealer (_in live stock_).

=chaleco=, _m._, vest, waistcoat.

=chancla=, _f._, heelless shoe (_or_ slipper).

=chaparrón=, _m._, shower.

=chaquetón=, _m._ (_aug. of_ =chaqueta=), heavy jacket.

=charco=, _m._, pool.

=charlar=, to chatter.

=chasco=, _m._, disappointment, failure.

=chasquido=, _m._, cracking, crackling.

=chato -a=, flat.

=chico -a=, little, small; _m. and f._, child, small boy, small girl.

=chillar=, to shriek.

=chimenea=, _f._, chimney, fireplace.

=chiquillo -a= (_dim. of_ =chico=), little (one), little child.

=chiquitín=, =-ina=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =chiquito=, _which is in turn a dim. of_ =chico=), little boy, little girl, baby.

=chiquito -a= (_dim. of_ =chico=), (very) small.

=chispa=, _f._, spark; =echar chispas=, to be very angry (_lit._, to throw off sparks).

=chocar (con)=, to strike (against).

=chocho -a=, in one's dotage.

=Chonchita=, _f._ (_prop. noun: see_ =Asunción=).

=chorrear=, to drip.

=choza=, _f._, hut.

=chupar=, to suck (at).

=chuscada=, _f._, buffoonery.

D

=D.=, =Da.=,==don=, =doña=.

=dadivoso -a=, generous, liberal.

=dama=, _f._, lady, dame.

=damisela=, _f._, young lady, damsel.

=danza=, _f._, dance.

=danzar=, to dance.

=daño=, _m._, damage, harm; =con daño=, to his harm.

=dar=, to give, strike, ring; =dar á=, to overlook, open upon; =darse á=, to give one's self up to, devote one's self to; =dar contra=, to strike (_or_ hit) against; =dar cuerda=, to wind up; =dar de comer=, to give something to eat to, feed; =dar pasos=, to take steps; =darse por vencido=, to give up.

=de=, of, from, as, than; =más (menos) de=, more (less) than.

=debajo=, =debajo de=, under, beneath; =por debajo=, at the bottom.

=deber=, _m._, duty.

=deber=, to owe, must, ought; =deber de=, ought, must; =yo debiera=, I should, I ought to.

=débil=, weak.

=debilidad=, _f._, weakness, debility.

=decente=, becoming, comfortable.

=decidir=, to decide (to); =decidirse á=, to decide (to).

=décimo -a=, tenth; =echar un décimo=, to take one-tenth of a lottery ticket.

=decir=, to say, tell, talk, speak; =es decir=, that is to say; =querer decir=, to mean; =mejor dicho=, rather.

=decisión=, _f._, decision.

=declarar=, to declare; =declararse=, to make a proposal (_of marriage_).

=declive=, _m._, slope, declivity; =en declive=, sloping.

=dedicar=, to dedicate, devote.

=dedo=, _m._, finger, finger's breadth; =dedo de pie=, toe; =por los dedos=, on one's fingers.

=deducir=, to deduce, infer.

=defender (ie)=, to defend.

=defensor=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, defender.

=deforme=, deformed, misshapen.

=dehesa=, _f._, pasture-land, pasture.

=dejar=, to leave, let, let go, let down, cease; =dejarse=, to leave behind; =dejar de=, to leave off, cease; =no= (_or_ =ni=) =dejar de=, not to fail to.

=del===de=+=el=.

=delante=, before, in front; =delante de=, =por delante de=, before, in front of.

=delectación=, _f._, delight.

=deleitable=, delightful.

=deleite=, _m._, delight.

=delgado -a=, thin, slim, delicate.

=delicadeza=, _f._, delicate feelings.

=delicado -a=, delicate, soft.

=delicioso -a=, delightful, delicious.

=delirante=, wild, delirious. =delirar (por)=, to be eager (to).

=demandante=, _m._, solicitor of alms.

=demandar=, to ask.

=demás=, rest, other(s).

=demasiado=, too, too much.

=demonio=, _m._, demon, devil.

=denominar=, to name, call.

=dentro=, inside, within; =dentro de=, inside of, within; =por dentro=, within.

=denuncia=, _f._, accusation, denunciation.

=departamento=, _m._, compartment (_of a railway coach: in Europe the passenger coach is divided into several separate compartments, each of which has its outside doors_).

=dependiente=, _m._, servant, clerk (_in a shop_).

=derecho -a=, right, straight; =á la derecha=, on the right (hand).

=derecho=, straight.

=derramar=, to pour out, shed, scatter.

=derredor=, _m._, circuit; =en derredor suyo=, about him.

=derretirse (i)=, to melt.

=derribar=, to strike, throw down.

=derrito=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =derretir=.

=desabrochar=, to unbutton.

=desafiar=, to defy, oppose.

=desaforado -a=, tremendous.

=desahogar=, to ease, relieve.

=desahogo=, _m._, comfort, freedom from care.

=desaliento=, _m._, discouragement, dejection.

=desaliño=, _m._, carelessness, negligence.

=desapacible=, discordant, unpleasant.

=desaparecer=, to disappear, leave.

=desatar=, to untie, loosen; =desatarse en=, to pour out.

=desatino=, _m._, nonsense.

=desbocarse=, to run away.

=descalzo -a=, barefoot.

=descansar=, to rest, lie.

=descanso=, _m._, rest.

=descarnado -a= (_past part. of_ =descarnar=), fleshless.

=descastado -a=, showing little affection to whom it is due; =más descastado=, least affectionate, most dishonorable.

=descender (ie)=, to come down, descend.

=descolgar (ue)=, to take down, unfasten.

=descomponer=, to disarrange, startle, frighten.

=descompuse=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =descomponer=.

=descomunal=, monstruous, uncommonly large.

=desconocer=, to be ignorant of.

=desconocido -a= (_past part. of_ =desconocer=), unknown.

=descorazonar=, to dishearten.

=describir=, to describe.

=descripción=, _f._, description.

=descubierto -a= (_past part. of_ =descubrir=), uncovered; =á descubierto=, in the open, without protection.

=descubrir=, to make out, disclose, discover; =descubrirse=, to appear, take off one's hat, uncover.

=descuidado -a= (_past part. of_ =descuidar=), unprepared, off one's guard.

=descuidar=, to neglect, overlook; =descuide usted=, don't worry, make yourself easy.

=desde=, from, since, for; =desde que=, since; =desde aquel día=, from that day on; =desde entonces=, since then, after that.

=desdén=, _m._, disdain.

=desdeñoso -a=, disdainful.

=desdicha=, _f._, misfortune, unhappiness.

=desdichado -a=, unhappy, unfortunate.

=desear=, to desire.

=desechar=, to throw off.

=desempedrar=, to tear up the pavement, run swiftly.

=desengañarse=, to be disillusioned, lose hope.

=desentonado -a= (_past part. of_ =desentonar=), discordant.

=desenvainar=, to unsheathe, pull out.

=deseo=, _m._, wish, desire; =tener deseos=, to have a desire, desire.

=desesperación=, _f._, despair, desperation; =con desesperación=, in despair, desperately.

=desesperadamente=, desperately.

=desesperado -a= (_past part. of_ =desesperar=), desperate.

=desfallecido -a= (_past part. of_ =desfallecer=), fainting.

=desfilar=, to file by, march by.

=desgarrador=, =-ora=, piercing.

=desgarrar=, to claw, tear.

=desgracia=, _f._, misfortune, adversity.

=desgraciado -a= (_past part. of_ =desgraciar=), unfortunate.

=desgreñado -a= (_past part. of_ =desgreñar=), with disheveled hair.

=deshacer=, to undo, break off; =deshacerse=, to fade away, disappear; =deshacerse de=, to be rid of, dispose of.

=deshizo=, _pret. ind., 3d pers. sing., of_ =deshacer=.

=deshojar=, to strip off the leaves (_or_ petals), pluck to pieces.

=desierto=, _m._, desert.

=desierto -a=, deserted.

=designar=, to point out, designate.

=deslizar=, to slip, slide; =deslizarse=, to glide, slip (away), skip (off).

=deslumbrar=, to dazzle (_the eyes_), be glaring, confuse.

=desmayarse=, to faint.

=desmedido -a= (_past part. of_ =desmedirse=), excessive.

=desnudarse=, to undress.

=desnudo -a=, bare, without shade.

=desocupado -a= (_past part. of_ =desocupar=), unoccupied.

=desolar=, to distress, grieve.

=desorden=, _m._, disorder.

=despabilar=, to arouse, awake.

=despacio=, slowly.

=despachar=, to sell, send.

=despacho=, _m._, office, study.

=despachurrar=, to crush.

=desparramar=, to scatter, spill.