Spanish Tales for Beginners

Part 20

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=otro -a=, other, next; =al otro día=, the next day; =otro tanto=, so much (many); =uno y otro=, each, both.

=oveja=, _f._, sheep, ewe.

=oye=, _pres. ind., or imperat. sing., of_ =oir=.

=oyente=, _m. and f._, hearer, listener.

=oyeron=, _pret. ind., 3^{d} pers. plur., of_ =oir=.

=oyó=, _pret. ind., 3^{d} pers. sing. of_ =oir=.

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=Pablo=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Paul.

=pacer=, to pasture, graze.

=paciencia=, _f._, patience.

=pacientemente=, patiently.

=pacífico -a=, peaceful.

=Paco=, _m._ (_prop. noun: colloquial form of_ =Francisco=, "_Francis_"), Frank.

=padecer=, to suffer.

=padre=, _m._, father; =padres=, _plur._, parents; =Padre Nuestro=, Lord's Prayer.

=pae=, _m._ (_used colloquially for_ =padre=), papa, dad.

=pagar=, to pay (for), reward.

=país=, _m._, country.

=paja=, _f._, straw.

=pajarero=, _m._, bird-seller.

=pajarillo -a=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =pájaro=), little bird.

=pajarito -a=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =pájaro=), little bird.

=pájaro -a=, _m. and f._, bird.

=paje=, _m._, page.

=pajuela=, _f._, "light-straw" (_lit., piece of straw, string, etc., dipped in sulphur, which was lighted with the aid of flint and steel_).

=palabra=, _f._, word, speech; =dirigir la palabra=, to say a word; =mojar la palabra=, to wet one's throat.

=palacio=, _m._, palace.

=paladar=, _m._, palate.

=palidecer=, to turn pale.

=pálido -a=, pale.

=paliza=, _f._, beating (_with a "stick,"_ =palo=), caning.

=palma=, _f._, palm.

=palmada=: =dar palmadas=, to clap one's hands.

=palmatoria=, _f._, candlestick.

=palmera=, _f._, palm-tree.

=palmito=, _m._, palmetto, dwarf palm.

=palmo=, _m._, span, a quarter of a yard; =abrir un palmo de boca=, to open one's mouth a quarter of a yard wide.

=palo=, _m._, stick, blow with a stick; =emprender á palos=, to come to blows.

=Palomar=: =El Palomar= (_prop. noun: lit._, the dovecot).

=palomita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =paloma=), small butterfly.

=palpar=, to feel, touch.

=pan=, _m._, bread, loaf (_of bread_).

=panecillo=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =pan=), small loaf of bread, roll.

=pantalón=, _m._, (pair of) trousers.

=paño=, _m._, cloth.

=pañuelo=, _m._, handkerchief.

=papá=, _m._, papa.

=papel=, _m._, paper.

=Paquito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =Paco=, _a colloquial form of_ =Francisco=), Frank.

=par=, _m._, pair.

=par=, equal, alike; =á la par=, at once, all together; =de par en par=, wide, wide open.

=para=, for, in order to; =decir para sí=, to say to one's self; =para que=, in order that; =¿para qué?= why?

=parábola=, _f._, parable.

=paraguas=, _m._, umbrella.

=paraíso=, _m._, paradise.

=paraje=, _m._, place.

=paralizar=, to paralyze.

=parar=, to stop, parry; =pararse=, to stop; =parar la atención=, to fix one's attention, notice.

=parcial=, _m._, follower, partisan.

=pardo -a=, dark brown.

=parecer=, to seem, appear, look like; =parecerse á=, to seem, resemble; =al parecer=, apparently.

=parecido -a= (_past part, of_ =parecer=), similar, like; =ni cosa parecida=, nor anything like it.

=pared=, _f._, wall.

=pareja=, _f._, couple.

=pariente -a=, _m. and f._, relative.

=París= (_prop. noun_), Paris.

=parlamentario -a=, of Parliament, parliamentary.

=paroxismo=, _m._, paroxysm.

=párpado=, _m._, eyelid.

=parra=, _f._, grape vine.

=párroco=, _m._, parish priest.

=parroquia=, _f._, parish church.

=parroquial=, parish, parochial.

=parroquiano -a=, _m. and f._, customer.

=parte=, _f._, part; =á (en) todas partes=, everywhere; =de parte de=, on the part of, in behalf of; =de parte á parte=, through and through; =por ninguna parte=, nowhere; =por otra parte=, on the other hand.

=particular=, especial, particular.

=partir=, to divide, share, leave, start, set out, rise.

=pasado -a= (_past part. of_ =pasar=), past, last; =lo pasado=, the past (time).

=pasajero -a=, _m. and f._, passenger, passer-by.

=pasajero -a=, momentary.

=pasar=, to pass, run through, happen, undergo, suffer, be the matter (with); =pasarse=, to pass; =pasar(se) de=, to exceed; =pasar por=, to pass by (_or_ over); =¿qué te pasa?= what is the matter with you?

=pasear=, to walk (_for pleasure_), walk to and fro, pass, take; =pasearse=, to walk (to and fro); =ir á pasear=, to go walking.

=paseo=, _m._, walk, drive, boulevard, "paseo" (=_park or avenue, where one walks or drives for pleasure_); =dar paseos=, to take walks.

=pasión=, _f._, passion.

=pasmo=, _m._, astonishment, amazement.

=paso=, _m._, pace, step, pass, way; =cerrar el paso=, =impedir el paso=, to block the way; =dar pasos=, to take steps; =dejar paso=, to let pass; =salir al paso=, to come out to meet.

=pastar=, to feed.

=pastor=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, shepherd, shepherdess.

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

=pata=, _f._, paw, claw, foot (_the_ =pata= _is, to be exact, the foot and lower leg of beast or bird_).

=patada=, _f._, stamp.

=patente=, patent; =ejemplo patente=, good example.

=paternal=, paternal.

=paterno -a=, paternal.

=patio=, _m._, court-yard (_the_ =patio= _of a house is usually in the center of the building, with verandas and rooms about it_).

=patita=, _f._, (_dim. of_ =pata=): =poner de patitas en la calle=, to push some one out (into the street) with one's foot, put out forcibly.

=pato -a=, _m. and f._, drake, duck.

=patraña=, _f._, fable, "fake."

=patriarca=, _m._, patriarch.

=patrio -a=, native, paternal.

=patrona=, _f._, patron saint, landlady.

=pausadamente=, slowly, quietly.

=pavimiento=, _m._, pavement.

=paz=, _f._, peace.

=pecador=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, sinner.

=pececillo=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =pez=), little fish.

=pecuniario -a=, pecuniary, financial.

=pecho=, _m._, breast, lung; =de pechos á=, leaning against.

=pedazo=, _m._, piece.

=pedir= (=i=), to ask (for); =pedir á=, to ask of; =pedir por=, to intercede for; =pedir prestado=, to borrow.

=pedrería=, _f._, precious stones.

=Pedro=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Peter.

=pedrusco=, _m._, big stone.

=pedúnculo=, _m._, stem, peduncle.

=pegar=, to attach, stick, strike, give (_a blow, slap, etc._); =pegar el tiro á=, to shoot.

=pegue=, =-es=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =pegar=.

=pegué=, _pret., 1st pers. sing., of_ =pegar=.

=pelear=, to fight.

=peligro=, _m._, danger, peril.

=peligroso -a (para)=, dangerous (to), perilous (to).

=pelo=, _m._, hair.

=pelota=, _f._, ball; =jugar á la pelota=, to play ball.

=pena=, _f._, punishment, sorrow, trouble.

=pendón=, _m._, standard.

=penetrar=, to enter, penetrate; =penetrar por=, to pass through.

=penitencia=, _f._, penance.

=penitente=, penitent.

=penosamente=, painfully.

=penoso -a=, laborious, difficult.

=pensamiento=, _m._, thought.

=pensar= (=ie=), to think, plan; =pensar en=, to think of.

=pensativo -a=, in thought, pensive.

=peña=, _f._, rock.

=peñasco=, _m._, rock, crag, rocky ledge.

=peor= (_comp. of_ =malo=), worse, worst.

=Pepa=, _f._ (_prop. noun: a colloquial form of_ =Josefa=, "_Josephine_"), Josie.

=Pepilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =Pepa=), (little) Josie.

=pepita=, _f._, seed.

=Pepita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =Pepa=), (little) Josie.

=Pepito=, _m._ (_prop. noun: a dim. of_ =Pepe=, _which is, in turn, a colloquial form of_ =José=, "_Joseph_"), (little) Joe.

=pequeñito -a= (_dim. of_ =pequeño=), very small, very little.

=pequeño -a=, little, small.

=pequeñuelo -a= (_dim. of_ =pequeño=), little, little fellow.

=pera=, _f._, pear.

=peral=, _m._, pear-tree.

=percibir=, to receive, perceive.

=perder= (=ie=), to lose; =perder de vista=, to lose sight of.

=pérdida=, _f._, loss.

=perdón=, _m._, pardon; =¡perdón!= forgive me!

=perdonar=, to pardon, forgive.

=peregrinación=, _f._, journey, pilgrimage.

=peregrino -a=, _m. and f._, pilgrim.

=peregrino -a=, wandering.

=Pérez= (_prop. noun_).

=perezoso -a=, indolent, idle.

=perfección=, _f._, perfection; =á la perfección=, to perfection.

=perfectamente=, perfectly.

=perfecto -a=, perfect.

=perfil=, _m._, profile.

=perfumar=, to perfume.

=perfume=, _m._, perfume.

=pergamino=, _m._, parchment (_made of pig-skin, and used for important documents on account of its durability_).

=periódico=, _m._, newspaper.

=perjuro -a=, false, perjurer.

=perla=, _f._, pearl.

=permanecer=, to remain.

=permiso=, _m._, permission.

=permitir=, to permit; =¡no lo permita Dios!= God forbid!

=pero=, but.

=perro -a=, _m. and f._, dog; "=perro chico=," copper coin==5 céntimos=; "=perro grande="==10 céntimos=.

=perruno -a=, canine.

=perseguir= (=i=), to pursue, run after.

=persistencia=, _f._, persistence; =con persistencia=, persistently.

=persona=, _f._, person; =personas=, _plur._, persons, men and women.

=personaje=, _m._, character, person.

=personal=, personal.

=personificación=, _f._, personification.

=pertenecer=, to belong.

=Perú=, _m._ (_prop. noun_), Peru.

=pervertir= (=ie=), to pervert.

=pesado -a= (_past part. of_ =pesar=), heavy, tedious; =lo pesado de una faena=, the tediousness of a task.

=pesar=: =á pesar de=, in spite of; =á pesar mío=, in spite of myself.

=pesar=, to weigh, cause regret.

=pesaroso -a=, sorrowful.

=pesca=, _f._, fishing, catch (of fish); =pueblo de pesca=, village of fishermen.

=pescador=, _m._, fisherman; =pescador de caña=, one who fishes with a rod.

=pescar=, to fish, catch.

=pesebre=, _m._, manger, stall.

=peseta=, _f._, silver coin worth about twenty American cents (=1 peseta = 100 céntimos=. _The_ =peseta= _is the monetary unit of value in Spain_).

=peso=, _m._, weight, dollar.

=pestillo=, _m._, door (_or_ window) latch.

=pez=, _m._, fish.

=¡pí, pí!= peep, peep!

=piadoso -a=, pious.

=piano=, _m._, piano.

=picacho=, _m._ (_aug. of_ =pico=), lofty peak.

=picar=, to bite.

=picardía=, _f._, knavery, offensive term.

=picaresco -a=, roguish.

=pícaro -a=, _m. and f._, rascal.

=pícaro -a=, sly, rascally.

=pico=, _m._, peak, beak, mouth (_of birds_); =callar su pico=, to cease their twittering.

=pido=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =pedir=.

=pie=, _m._, foot; =á los pies de=, at the foot of; =ponerse de= (_or_ =en=) =pie=, to stand up.

=piedad=, _f._, pity.

=piedra=, _f._, stone.

=piel=, _f._, skin, leather, fur.

=pienso=, _m._, feed (_of horses and mules_).

=pierdo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =perder=.

=pierna=, _f._, leg; =dormir á pierna suelta=, to sleep soundly.

=pieza=, _f._, piece, room; =piezas de canto=, snatches of song.

=pilar=, _m._, pillar.

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

=pillar=, to catch.

=pim, pam, pum=, bang, bang.

=pimienta=, _f._, pepper.

=pintar=, to paint, describe.

=pintorescamente=, picturesquely.

=pintoresco -a=, picturesque.

=piqueta=, _f._, pickaxe.

=pirámide=, _f._, pyramid.

=pisada=, _f._, footstep, tread, stamping, sound of hoofs.

=pisar=, to tread (on), step upon, walk on.

=piso=, _m._, ground, floor, story; =piso bajo=, ground (_or_ first) floor; =primer piso=, second floor (_or_ story).

=placer=, _m._, pleasure.

=plan=, _m._, plan.

=plana=, _f._, page; =enmendar la plana=, to correct.

=planta=, _f._, plant; =echar plantas=, to boast.

=plantar=, to plant, leave in the lurch; =plantarse=, to take a position, reach.

=plata=, _f._, silver.

=platicar=, to chat, talk.

=plato=, _m._, plate.

=playa=, _f._, shore.

=plaza=, _f._, central square (_or_ "plaza"), market-place, place.

=plazo=, _m._, time, term.

=plegaria=, _f._, prayer.

=pluma=, _f._, feather, pen.

=población=, _f._, town, city.

=poblar= (=ue=), to people; =poblarse=, to fill up (with people), people.

=pobre=, poor.

=pobreza=, _f._, poverty.

=poco -a=, little, (_plur._) few; _adv._, little, a little, not very; =á poco=, in a little while, soon afterward; =á poco más=, a little more and, almost; =poco á poco=, little by little, slowly.

=podenco -a=, _m. and f._, hound.

=poder=, _m._, power.

=poder=, to be able, can, may; =á más no poder=, to the utmost, exceedingly; =no podía (pudo) menos de=, he could not help; =como puede=, as best he (she, it) can.

=poderoso -a=, mighty, powerful, able.

=podría=, _etc._, _cond. ind. of_ =poder=.

=poema=, _m._, poem.

=poesía=, _f._, poetry, poem, verse.

=poeta=, _m._, poet.

=poético -a=, poetic.

=polaina=, _f._, legging; =calzar polainas=, to be rustic (_lit._, to wear leggings); =mojársele las polainas al Santo=, to rain (_lit._, to wet the Saint's leggings).

=policía=, _f._, policing, police supervision.

=político -a=, political.

=polizonte=, _m._, policeman.

=polvo=, _m._, dust.

=pollo -a=, _m. and f._, chick, chicken.

=polluelo -a=, _m. and f._ (_dim. of_ =pollo=), little bird, chick.

=pompa=, _f._, pomp.

=pon=, _imperat. sing. of_ =poner=.

=ponderar=, to enlarge upon, emphasize.

=pondré=, =pondrás=, _etc._, _fut. ind. of_ =poner=.

=poner=, to put, set, set up, lay (_eggs_), make; =ponerse=, to put on, set (_as the sun_), become, turn; =ponerse á=, to set one's self at, begin to; =poner á que=, to bet that; =ponerse á= (_or_ =de=) =pie=, to stand up.

=ponga=, =pongas=, _etc._, _pres. subj. of_ =poner=.

=pongo=, =pones=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =poner=.

=popa=, _f._, stern (_of a ship_); =de popa=, astern.

=popular=, popular.

=poquillo -a= (_dim. of_ =poco=), little, very little.

=por=, for, by, through, to, over, on account of, with regard to, as a; =por ... que=, however; =¿por qué?= why?; =por= =ahí= (_or_ =allí=), over there; =por más que=, although; =por si=, lest, for fear that.

=porción=, _f._, portion, number.

=porfía=, _f._, insistence, persistence; =á porfía=, in rivalry; =meterse en porfías=, to argue.

=pórfido=, _m._, porphyry.

=porque=, because, so that.

=portal=, _m._, doorway.

=portamonedas=, _m._, pocketbook.

=portero=, _m._, janitor, gatekeeper.

=portezuela=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =puerta=), door (_of a railway coach_), carriage door.

=portillo=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =puerto=), gate (_small gate in the wall of a city_).

=porvenir=: =lo porvenir=, the future (_lit._, the to-come).

=pos=: =en pos de=, after.

=posada=, _f._, inn.

=posar(se)=, to rest, light, alight.

=poseer=, to possess.

=posesión=, _f._, possession.

=posible=, possible.

=posición=, _f._, position, situation.

=positivo -a=, positive.

=poste=, _m._, post.

=postres=, _m. plur._, dessert; =varios postres=, several kinds of dessert.

=postura=, _f._, position, posture.

=potencia=, _f._, power, faculty.

=potente=, powerful, strong.

=práctico -a=, practical, practicable.

=pradera=, _f._, meadow.

=praderita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =pradera=), little meadow.

=prado=, _m._, meadow; =el Prado=, a broad, central avenue in Madrid.

=precaución=, _f._, precaution.

=preceder= (=á=), to precede.

=precepto=, _m._, precept.

=precio=, _m._, value, price; =subido precio=, high price.

=precioso -a=, beautiful, precious.

=precipitadamente=, hastily, precipitously.

=precisar=, to oblige.

=preciso -a=, necessary; =lo preciso para=, only what was necessary in order.

=precursor=, _m._, precursor, herald.

=predestinar=, to predestine.

=predicador=, _m._, preacher, (one) who preaches (=subirse á predicar= _is used figuratively in the sense of_ =subirse á la cabeza=, _"to go to one's head,"--as wine,--probably because the preacher goes to the head of the church, or because wine makes one talk_).

=predicar=, to preach.

=preferencia=, _f._, preference.

=preferir= (=ie=), to prefer.

=prefijar=, to appoint, designate.

=pregón=, _m._, public proclamation.

=pregonar=, to proclaim, call out.

=pregunta=, _f._, question; =hacer= =una pregunta=, to ask a question.

=preguntar= (=á=), to ask (of).

=premio=, _m._, prize; =premio gordo=, first prize.

=prenda=, _f._, treasure, pledge; =en prenda=, as security.

=prender=, to arrest.

=preocupar en=, to preoccupy with; =preocuparse de=, to worry about.

=preparar=, to make ready, prepare.

=presa=, _f._, catch, prey; =hacer presa en=, to take hold of, seize.

=presagio=, _m._, omen, presage; =mal presagio=, evil omen.

=presea=, _f._, jewel.

=presencia=, _f._, presence.

=presenciar=, to witness.

=presentar=, to present, offer.

=presente=, _m._, present.

=presentimiento=, _m._, presentiment.

=preservar=, to save, preserve.

=prestar=, to lend; =prestar oído=, to listen attentively; =pedir prestado=, to borrow.

=presumido -a= (_past part. of_ =presumir=), vain, presumptuous.

=presunto -a=, alleged.

=pretender=, to pretend, claim, attempt.

=pretendiente= (=á=), _m._, suitor (for).

=pretensión=, _f._, pretension.

=pretextar=, to give as a pretext, pretend.

=pretil=, _m._, balustrade.

=prevención=, _f._, police station.

=prevenido -a= (_past part. of_ =prevenir=), prepared, cautious.

=primavera=, _f._, spring.

=primaveral=, of spring.

=primer(o) -a=, first.

=primo -a=, _m. and f._, cousin.

=primogénito -a=, first-born.

=primor=, _m._, skill, beauty; =primores=, _plur._, beautiful things, exquisite creations.

=primoroso -a=, exquisite, dexterous.

=princesa=, _f._, princess.

=principal=, important, principal; =lo principal=, the important thing.

=príncipe=, _m._, prince.

=principiar=, to begin.

=principio=, _m._, beginning; =al principio=, at first.

=prisa=, _f._, haste; =á prisa=, =de prisa=, fast; =tener prisa=, to be in a hurry.

=prisión=, _f._, prison.

=privar=, to deprive.

=privilegio=, _m._, privilege.

=probable=, probable.

=probar= (=ue=), to try, prove, taste; =probar de=, to try, sample.

=procedente= (=de=), coming (from), gotten (from).

=proceder=, to proceed, come.

=procurar=, to try, procure.

=prodigioso -a=, marvelous, prodigious.

=producir=, to yield, cause, produce.

=produje=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =producir=.

=profeta=, _m._, prophet.

=profundamente=, deeply, profoundly.

=profundidad=, _f._, depth.

=profundo -a=, deep, profound.

=prolongar=, to protract, prolong.

=prometer=, to promise.

=prometido -a=, _m. and f._, betrothed.

=pronóstico=, _m._, prediction.

=pronto=, quickly, soon; =al pronto=, at first; =de pronto=, suddenly.

=pronunciar=, to utter, pronounce.

=propiedad=, _f._, property.

=propio -a=, _m. and f._, servant, one of his men (_or_ women).

=propio -a=, own, self, very; =amor propio=, self-love, conceit.

=proponer(se)=, to propose.

=proporción=, _f._, proportion; =á proporción=, in proportion.

=proposición=, _f._, proposition.

=propósito=, _m._, purpose, intention; =á propósito=, fit, suitable; =de propósito=, on purpose.

=propuse=, =-iste=, =-o=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =proponer=.

=prorrumpir=, to break forth.

=proseguir= (=i=), to continue.

=prosperar=, to prosper.

=protector=, =-ora=, _m. and f._, protector.

=protestar=, to protest.

=providencia=, _f._, providence.

=provincia=, _f._, province.

=provisión=, _f._, provision.

=próximo -a=, near, close, neighboring; =próximo á=, about to, on the point of.

=proyectar=, to plan.

=prudente=, prudent, cautious.

=prueba=, _f._, proof; =en prueba=, as a proof.

=público -a=, public.

=pude=, =pudiste=, =pudo=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =poder=.

=pudrir(se)=, to rot.

=Puebla=: =La Puebla=, _f._ (_prop. noun_).

=pueblecito=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =pueblo=), small town, village.

=pueblo=, _m._, people, small town (_or_ large village).

=puedo=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =poder=; =pueda=, =-as=, =-a=, _etc._, _pres. subj._

=puente=, _m._, bridge, draw-bridge.

=pueril=, childish.

=puerta=, _f._, door, gate; =tomar la puerta=, to pass through the gate.

=puerto=, _m._, port, refuge.

=pues=, for, since, then, well.

=puesto=, _m._, post, position, shop, stand, cab-stand.

=puesto -a= (_past part. of_ =poner=), put, placed, on (_as clothes_), in place (_as a key_); =puesto que=, since.

=pulcritud=, _f._, neatness.

=pulgada=, _f._, inch.

=pulir=, to polish.

=pulmón=, _m._, lung.

=pulular=, to swarm.

=punta=, _f._, point, corner (_of a handkerchief_), small flock (_of sheep_); =sobre la punta de los pies=, on tiptoe.

=puntiagudo -a=, sharp, pointed.

=puntilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =punta=), small point; =de puntillas=, on tiptoe.

=punto=, _m._, point; =á punto de=, on the point of, about to; =al punto=, immediately; =en punto=, exactly; =en punto de=, in point of, with regard to; =hasta tal punto=, to such an extent; =coche de punto=, cab; =subir de punto=, to increase greatly.

=puntual=, prompt, punctual.

=puñado=, _m._ (_from_ =puño=, "_fist_"), handful.

=puñetazo=, _m._, blow (_with the_ =puño=).

=puño=, _m._, fist, hilt.

=pupila=, _f._, pupil (_of the eye_), eye.

=pupilo -a=, _m. and f._, boarder; =de pupilo=, as a boarder.

=pureza=, _f._, purity, pureness.

=purificar=, to purify.

=puro=, _m._, cigar (=_pure Havana_).

=puro -a=, pure.

=puse=, =pusiste=, =puso=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =poner=.

Q

=que=, who, whom, which, that; =el que=, =la que=, _etc._, who, _or_ he who, she who, _etc._, the one that, _etc._; =lo que=, what, (_adv._) how, as; =por lo que=, wherefore, therefore; =lo que es á=, as for.

=¿qué?= what, which; =¿para qué?= =¿por qué?= why?

=¡qué!= what, what a, how, how many.

=que=, that, for, than, how; =á que= (==apuesto á que=), I bet that.

=quebrar= (=ie=), to break.

=quedar(se)=, to remain, be; =quedarse con=, to keep.

=quedo=, softly, in a low voice.

=queja=, _f._, complaint, lamentation.

=quejarse=, to complain.

=quejumbroso -a=, complaining.

=quemar=, to burn; =quemar á uno la sangre=, to set one's blood on fire, exasperate.

=querer=, to wish, will, expect, try; =querer á=, to like, love; =querer decir=, to mean; yo =quisiera=, I should like to; =quieras no quieras=, willing or unwilling.

=querré=, =querrás=, _etc._, _fut. ind. of_ =querer=.

=queso=, _m._, cheese.

=quien=, (_plur._) =quienes= (_interrog._, =quién=, =quiénes=), who, whom, (the) one who, any one who.

=quiero=, =-es=, =-e=, _etc._, _pres. ind. of_ =querer=.

=quimera=, _f._, chimera.

=quimérico -a=, chimerical, fantastic.

=quince=, fifteen; =quince días=, a fortnight, two weeks.

=quinto -a=, fifth.

=quise=, =quisiste=, =quiso=, _etc._, _pret. ind. of_ =querer=.

=quisiera=: _see_ =querer=.

=quitar= (=á=), to take away (from _or_ off), deprive of; =quitarse=, to take off.

=quitasol=, _m._, sun-shade, parasol.

=quizá=, perhaps.

R

=rabia=, _f._, hydrophobia, rabies.

=rabiar=, to be mad; =rabiar por=, to long eagerly to, be in a rage to.

=rabo=, _m._, tail, handle.

=rabón=, =-ona=, bob-tailed.

=racimo=, _m._, cluster (_of grapes_), bunch.

=radiar=, to radiate, flash forth.

=radical=, radical.

=Rafael=, _m._, (_prop. noun_), Raphael.

=raíz=, _f._, root.

=raja=, _f._, slice.

=rama=, _f._, branch, limb.

=rana=, _f._, frog.

=rancio -a=, faded and musty.

=rápidamente=, quickly, rapidly.

=raquero=, _m._, wrecker.

=raro -a=, rare.

=rasguear=, to thrum.

=rastrero -a=, crawling.

=rastro=, _m._, track, trace.

=ratero -a=, _m. and f._, thief, pickpocket.

=rato=, _m._, while, time; =á= (_or_ =al=) =poco rato=, in a little while; =un buen rato=, a good while, for some time.

=ratoncillo=, _m._ (_dim. of_ =ratón=), little mouse.

=raudal=, _m._, stream, abundance; =raudales=, _plur._, volume.

=raudamente=, rapidly.

=raudo -a=, rapid.

=raya=, _f._, line, dash; =sacar la raya=, to part one's hair.

=rayo=, _m._, ray (_of light_), flash (_of lightning_); =rayos de colores=, rays of colored light; =¡rayo de Dios!= thunder and lightning!

=raza=, _f._, race, breed.

=razón=, _f._, reason; =tener razón=, to be right; =ponerse en razón=, to be reasonable.

=real=, _m._, coin worth =25 céntimos= (_=about 5 cents. This is the_ =real de vellón=. _The old silver_ =real= _was worth 10 or 12-1/2 cents. In Mexico a_ =real=_=12-1/2 cents_).

=real=, royal, real.

=realce=, _m._, raised work, relief.

=realidad=, _f._, reality.

=realizar=, to accomplish, realize.

=realmente=, really.

=reanudar=, to resume; =reanudar el sueño=, to fall asleep again.

=rebajar=, to throw off, reduce the price.

=rebaño=, _m._, flock, herd.

=rebonito -a= (_intensive form of_ =bonito=), very pretty.

=rebosar=, to overflow with, sparkle with.

=rebuznar=, to bray.

=rebuzno=, _m._, bray; =rebuznos=, _plur._, braying.

=recado=, _m._, message.

=recapacitar=, to reflect.