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Berlitz

Spanish
English
A fully bilingual,
dictionary
portable reference
for home or travel

diccionario

Ingles
Espanol
Una guia cle
consulta total-
mente bilingiie
g
portdtil,para
llevar de viaje o
tener en el hogar
Spanish-English
Dictionary

Diccionario
lngl£s-Espanol

C3S2D

Berlitz Publishing Company, Inc.


Princeton Mexico City Dublin Eschborn Singapore
Copyright ©1994, 1979, 1974 by Berlitz Publishing Co. Inc.
400 Alexander Park, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
9-13 Grosvenor St., London W1X 9FB UK
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ISBN 2-8315-6384-4

Revised 1994
Ninth Printing - September 1998
Printed in the Netherlands
Berlitz Dictionaries

Dansk Engelsk, Fransk, Italiensk, Spansk, Tysk

Deutsch Danisch, Englisch, Finnisch, Franzosisch,


Italienisch, Niederlandisch, Norwegisch,
Portugiesisch, Schwedish, Spanisch

English Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German,


Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish,
Swedish, Turkish

Espariol Aleman, Danes, Finlandes, Frances, Holandes,


Ingles, Noruego, Sueco

Frangais Allemand, Anglais, Danois, Espagnol, Finnois,


Italien, Neerlandais, Norvegien, Portugais,
Suedois

Italiano Danese, Finlandese, Francese, Inglese,


Norvegese, Olandese, Svedese, Tedesco

Nederlands Duits, Engels, Frans, Italiaans, Portugees,


Spaans

Norsk Engelsk, Fransk, Italiensk, Spansk, Tysk

Portugues Alemao, Frances, Holandes, Ingles, Sueco

Suomi Englanti, Espanja, Italia, Ranska, Ruotsi, Saksa

Svenska Engelska, Finska, Franska, Italienska,


Portugisiska, Spanska, Tyska
Contents Indice

Page Pagina

Preface 6 Prefacio 7

Introduction 11 Introduction 185

Guide to Pronunciation 12 Guia de pronunciation 186

SPANISH-ENGLISH DICCIONARIO
DICTIONARY 15 ESPANOL-INGLfiS 15

Menu Reader 145 Lexico gastronomico 313


Mini-grammar 157 Mini-gramatica 326
Spanish Abbreviations 174 Abreviaturas inglesas 332
Numerals 176 Numerales 335
Time 177 La hora 336
Some Basic Phrases 178 Algunas expresiones utiles 178

Measures and Temperature 337 Medidas y temperatura 337

ENGLISH-SPANISH DICCIONARIO
DICTIONARY 189 INGLfiS-ESPANOL 189
Preface

In selecting the 12.500 word-concepts in each language for this dic-


tionary, the editors have had the traveller’s needs foremost in mind.
This book will prove invaluable to all the millions of travellers, tourists
and business people who appreciate the reassurance a small and
practical dictionary can provide. It offers them — as it does beginners
and students— all the basic vocabulary they are going to encounter and
to have to use, giving the key words and expressions to allow them to
cope in everyday situations.
Like our successful phrase books and travel guides, these dictionar-
ies — created with the help of a computer data bank — are designed to
slip into pocket or purse, and thus have a role as handy companions at
all times.
Besides just about everything you normally find in dictionaries, there
are these Berlitz bonuses:
• imitated pronunciation next to each foreign-word entry, making it
easy to read and enunciate words whose spelling may look for-
bidding
• a unique, practical glossary to simplify reading a foreign restaurant
menu and to take the mystery out of complicated dishes and inde-
cipherable names on bills of fare
• useful information on how to tell the time and how to count, on
conjugating irregular verbs, commonly seen abbreviations and
converting to the metric system, in addition to basic phrases.

While no dictionary of this size can pretend to completeness, we expect


the user of this book will feel well armed to tackle foreign travel with
confidence. We should, however, be very pleased to receive comments,
criticism and suggestions that you think may be of help in preparing
future editions.
Prefacio

A1 seleccionar las 12 500 palabras-conceptos en cada una de las lenguas


de este diccionario, los redactores han tenido muy en cuenta las necesi-
dades del viajero. Esta obra es indispensable para millones de viajeros,
turistas y hombres de negocios, quienes apreciaran la seguridad que
aporta un diccionario pequeno y practico. Tanto a ellos como a los
principiantes y estudiantes les ofrece todo el vocabulario basico que
encontraran o deberan emplear en el lenguaje de todos los dias; les pro-
porciona las palabras clave y las expresiones que les permitiran enfren-
tarse a las situaciones de la vida diaria.
A1 igual que nuestros conocidos manuales de conversation y gufas
turisticas, estos diccionarios - realizados en computadora con la ayuda
de un banco de datos - han sido ideados para llevarse en el bolsillo o en
un bolso de mano, asumiendo de este modo su papel de companeros
disponibles en todo momento.
Ademas de las nociones que de ordinario ofrece un diccionario,
encontrara:
• una transcription fonetica tan sencilla que facilita la lectura, aun
cuando la palabra extranjera parezea impronunciable
• un lexico gastronomico inedito que le hara «descifrar» los menus en
un restaurante extranjero, revelandole el secreto de los platos com-
plicados y los misterios de la cuenta
• informaciones practicas que le ayudaran a comunicar la hora y a
contar, asi como a utilizar los verbos irregulares, las abreviaturas
mas comunes y algunas expresiones utiles.

Ningun diccionario de este formato puede tener la pretension de ser


completo, pero el fin de este libro es permitir que quien lo emplee posea
un arma para enfrentarse con confianza al viaje en el extranjero. Sin
embargo, recibiremos con gusto los comentarios, criticas y sugestiones
que con toda seguridad nos permitiran preparar las futuras ediciones.
J*

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spanish-english

espanol-ingles
.
11

Introduction
This dictionary has been designed to take account of your practical
needs. Unnecessary linguistic information has been avoided. The entries
are listed in alphabetical order regardless of whether the entry word is
printed in a single word or in two or more separate words. As the only
exception to this rule, a few idiomatic expressions are listed as main
entries alphabetically according to the most significant word of the
expression. When an entry is followed by sub-entries, such as expressions
and locutions, these, too, have been listed in alphabetical order .
1

Each main-entry word is followed by a phonetic transcription (see


guide to pronunciation). Following the transcription is the part of speech
of the entry word whenever applicable. When an entry word may be used
as more than one part of speech, the translations are grouped together
after the respective part of speech.
Whenever an entry word is repeated in sub-entries a tilde (~) is used
to represent the full entry word.
An asterisk (*) in front of a verb indicates that the verb is irregular. For
details you may refer to the lists of irregular verbs.
The dictionary is based on Castilian Spanish. All words and meanings
of words that are exclusively Mexican have been marked as such (see list
of abbreviations used in the text).

Abbreviations
adj adjective n noun
adv adverb nAm noun (American)
Am American num numeral
art article P past tense
conj conjunction Pi plural
f feminine plAm plural (American)
fMe feminine (Mexican) PP past participle
fpl feminine plural pr present tense
fplMe feminine plural (Mexican) pref prefix
m masculine prep preposition
Me Mexican pron pronoun
mMe masculine (Mexican) V verb
mpl masculine plural vAm verb (American)
mplMe masculine plural (Mexican) vMe verb (Mexican)

1
Note that the alphabetical order in Spanish differs from our own in three cases:
ch, ll and n are considered independent letters and come after c, / and n,
respectively.
12

Guide to Pronunciation
Each main entry in this part of the dictionary is followed by a phonetic
transcription which shows you how to pronounce the words. This
transcription should be read as if it were English. It is based on Standard
British pronunciation, though we have tried to take account of General
American pronunciation also. Below, only those letters and symbols are
explained which we consider likely to be ambiguous or not immediately
understood.
The syllables are separated by hyphens, and stressed syllables are
printed in italics .

Of course, the sounds of any two languages are never exactly the same,
but if you follow carefully our indications, you should be able to
pronounce the foreign words in such a way that you'll be understood.
To make your task easier, our transcriptions occasionally simplify
slightly the sound system of the language while still reflecting the essen-
tial sound differences.

Consonants
bh a rather indecisive b, i.e. one verging on v

dh like th in this, often rather indecisive, possibly quite like d

g always hard, as in go
g a g-sound where the tongue doesn’t quite close the air passage
between itself and the roof of the mouth, so that the escaping
air produces audible friction it is also on occasions pronounced
;

as an indecisive g
kh like g, but based on a k-sound; therefore hard and voiceless,
like ch in Scottish loch
I
y like Hi in million

n as in the Spanish senor, or like ni in onion


r slightly rolled in the front of the mouth
rr strongly rolled r

s always hard, as in so

Vowels and Diphthongs


ah a short version of the a in car, i.e. a sound between a in cat and
u in cut
igh as in sigh
ou as in loud
:

13
v
1) Raised letters (e.g. ay°°, -
ah) should be pronounced only fleetingly.

2) Spanish vowels (i.e. not diphthongs) are pure and fairly short. There-
fore, you should try to read a transcription like oa without moving
tongue or lips while pronouncing the sound.

Latin-American Pronunciation
Our transcriptions reflect the pronunciation of Castilian, the official
language of Spain. In Latin America, two of the Castilian sounds are
practically unknown
1) 11 word calle (which we represent by l y ) is usually pronounced
as in the
likeSpanish y (as in English yet) in the Rio de la Plata region, though,
;

both U and y are pronounced like s in pleasure.


2) The letters c (before e and i) and z are pronounced like s in so instead
of th as in thin.
%
) ) . ;

vocate
A abolir (ah-bhoa-feer) v abolish
a (ah prep
)
to, on ;
at ;
a las ... at . . abolladura (ah-bhoa-|yah-<y/?oo-rah )
/
o’clock dent
abaceria (ah-bhah-thay-ree-ah )
/ gro- abonado (ah-bhoa-na/7 -dhoa )
in sub-
cer’s scriber
abacero (ab-bbab-thay-roa grocer )
m abono (ab-bhoa-noa )
w manure, dung
abadfa (ah-bhah-ctoee-ah / abbey )
aborto [ab-bhoar-xoa )
m miscarriage
abajo (ab-bhah-kboa adv downstairs ) ;
abortion
down hacia — downwards
;
abrazar (ah-bhrah- f/?a/?r) v embrace;
abandonar (ah-bhahn-doa-/7a/?/') v hug
abandon abrazo (ab-bhrah-xboa )
m hug; em-
abanico (ah-bhah-^ee-koa )
m fan brace
abarroteria (ah-bhah-rroa-tay-ree-ah abrecartas (ab-bbray-kahr-xabss )
m pa-
fMe grocer’s per-knife
abarrotero (ah-bhah-rroa-fay-roa abrelatas (ah-bhray-/a/?-tahss can )
m
mMe grocer opener, tin-opener
abastecimiento (ah-bhahss-tay-thee- abreviatura (ah-bhray-bhyah-?oo-rah / )

mYayn- toa ) m supply abbreviation


abatido (ah-bhah-?ee-dhoa adj down )
abrigar (ah-bhr ee-gahr) v shelter
abecedario (ah-bhay-thay-da/?-r*oa )
m abrigo [ab-bhree-goa m
coat, over-
)

alphabet coat - de pieles fur coat


;

a bed u (ah-bhay -dhool)


I birch m abril (ah -bhreel) April
abeja (ab-bhay-kbab f bee )
abrir (ab-bhreer) vopen; unlock; turn
abertura (ah-bhayr-foo-rah / opening ) on
abierto ab-bhYayr-xoa adj open
( ) abrochar (ah-bhroa-c/7a/7A) v button
abismo (ah-b/jee-zmoa abyss )
m abrupto ab-bhroop-xoa adj steep
( )

ablandador (ah-bhlahn-dah-tf/?oa/') m absceso (ahbhs-rtey-soa abscess )


m
water-softener absolucion (ahbh-soa-loo- r/^oaA?) / ac-
ablandar (ah-bhlahn- dahr) v soften quittal
abogado (ab-bboa-gah-6boa )
m barris- absolutamente (ahbh-soa-loo-tah-
ter, lawyer, attorney ;
solicitor ;
ad- mayn-xay adv absolutely
)
) ) ;) )

absoluto 16 acomodacion

absoluto (ahbh-soa-/oo-toa )
adj sheer; ditional ; accesorios mpl access-
total ories pi
abstemio (ahbhs-fay-mvoa )
m teetotal- accidental (ahk-thee-dhayn-fad/) adj
ler accidental
*abstenerse de (ahbhs-tay-nayr-say accidente (ahk-thee-ddayn-tay acci- )
m
abstain from dent; - aereo plane crash
abstracto (ahbhs-daM-toa adj ab- )
accion (ahk -thyoan) / share; action;
stract deed acciones fpl stocks and
:

absurdo (ahbh-soor-dhoa adj absurd )


shares
foolish acechar (ah-thay -chahr) v watch for
abuela ab-bhway-\ab / grandmother
(
aceite (ab- thay-xay )
m oil ;
- bronce-
abuelo {ab-bhway-\oa grandfather, )
m ador suntan oil - de mesa salad-
;

granddad; abuelos mpl grandpar- oil — de oliva olive oil - lubri-


; ;

ents pi cante lubrication oil; - para el pe-


abundancia (ah-bhoon-dadn-thvah / )
lo hair-oil
abundance, plenty aceitoso ah-thay- toa-soa adj oily
( )

abundante (ah-bhoon-da/w-tay )
adj aceituna (ah-thay- roo-nah /olive )

abundant, plentiful acelerador (ah-thay-lay-rah-ddoar) m


abundar (ab-bboon- dahr) v abound accelerator
aburrido (ah-bhoo-rree-dhoa )
adj bor- acelerar (ah-thay-lay -rahr) v accelerate
ing, dull acento [ab-thayn-xoa m accent )

aburrimiento (ah-bhoo-rree-mYayn-toa acentuar (ah-thayn-rwadr) v empha-


777 annoyance size, stress
aburrir (ah-bhoo-rreer) vbore, annoy aceptar (ah-thayp-fadr) v accept
abusar de (ah-bhoo-sa/7/') exploit acera (ab-thay-rab / pavement side- ) ;

abuso (ab-bhoo-soa m
misuse, abuse
)
walk nAm
aca (ah-kah) adv here acerca de (ab-thayr-kab day about )

acabar (ah-kah -bhahr) vend; acabado acercarse (ah-thayr-/radA-say v ap- )

finished over ;
proach
academia (ah-kah-dday-mYah / acad- )
acero (ah-rday-roa steel - inoxi- )
m ;

emy; - de bellas artes art school dable stainless steel


acallar (ah-kah- Pahr) v silence *acertar (ah-thayr- radr) v *hit; guess
acampador (ah-kahm-pah -dhoar) m right
camper acidez (ah-th ee-dhayth) / heartburn
acampar (ah-kahm-pad/-) vcamp acido (ad-thee-dhoa acid )
m
acantilado (ah-kahn-tee-/ad-dhoa )
m aclamar (ah-klah -mahr) v cheer
cliff aclaracion (ah-klah-rah- thyoan) f ex-
acariciar (ab-kab-ree- thYahr) v cuddle planation
acaso (ab-kah-soa adv perhaps
)
aclarar (ah-klah -rahr) v clarify
accesible (ahk-thay-see-bhlay adj ac- )
acne (ahk- nay) acne m
cessible acogida (ah-koa-/rdee-dhah / recep- )

acceso (ahk-rday-soa )
m entrance, ac- tion
cess approach
;
acomodacion (ah-koa-moa-dhah-
accesorio (ahk-thay-soa-rYoa )
adj ad- thyoan / accommodation
) ;) ;

acomodado 17 administracion

acomodado (ah-koa-moa-d/?a/7-dhoa ) now


adj well-to-do actuar (ahk- twahr) v act
acomodador (ah-koa-moa-dhah-ctooa/') acuarela (ah-kwah-ray-lah )
/ water-
m usher colour
acomodadora (ah-koa-moa-dhah- d/?oa- acuerdo (ah-kwayr-6hoa approval
)
m
rah / usherette
) agreement, settlement; jde
acomodar (ah-Woa-moa- dhahr) v ac- acuerdo! all right!, okay! *estar ;

commodate de - con approve of


acompanar (ah-koam-pah-na/?/') v ac- acumulador (ah-koo-moo-lah-^oa/') m
company conduct ; battery
aconsejar (ah-koan-say-/r/?a/7r) v rec- acusacion (ah-koo-sah -thYoan) f
ommend, advise charge
*acontecer (ah-koan-xay- thayr) v oc- acusado (ah-koo-sa/7-dhoa accused
)
m
cur acusar (ah-koo-sa/7/') v accuse; charge
acontecimiento (ah-koan-tay-thee- adaptador (ah-dhahp-tah-d/ioar) m
mYayn- toa ) m event ;
happening, oc- adaptor
currence adaptar (ah-dhahp-rad/') v adapt ;
suit
*acordar (ah-koar -dhahr) v agree; adecuado adj ad-
(ah-dhay-/rwa/7-dhoa )

*acordarse v remember, recollect, equate convenient, appropriate


;

recall adelantar (ah-dhay-lahn-fadr) v *get


acortar (ah-koar-fa/7r) v shorten on; por adelantado in advance;
’acostar (ah-koass- tahr) v *lay down prohibido - no overtaking
*acostarse v *go to bed adelante (ah-6hay-/ahn-xay) adv
acostumbrado (ah-koass-xoom- brah- ahead, onwards, forward
dhoa adj accustomed customary
) ; ;
adelanto (ah-dhay-/a/v7-toa ad- )
m
*estar - a *be used to vance
acostumbrar (ah-koass-xoom- brahr) v adelgazar (ah-dhayl-gah- thahr) v slim
accustom ademas (ah-dhay-madss) adv more-
*acrecentarse (ah-kray-thayn-fa/7/"-say over, furthermore, besides ;
- de be-
v increase yond, besides
acreditar (ah-kray-dhee-fa/7/') v credit adentro (ah- dhayn -troa )
adv inside,
acreedor (ah-kray-ay -dhoar) m creditor in hacia - inwards
;

acta (ahk-xah )
/ certificate; actas adeudado (ah-6hay°°-dhah-6hoa )
adj
minutes due
actitud (ahk-tee- toodh) / attitude; adicion (ah-dh ee- thYoan) / addition
position adicional (ah-dhee-thyoa-na/7 /) adj ad-
actividad ahk-xee-bhee- dhahdh / ac-
(
ditional
tivity adicionar (ah-dhee-th^oa -nahr) v add;
act vo (ahk-fee-bhoa
i
) adj active count
acto ahk-xoa
( ) m act, deed jadios! (ah -dhYoass) good-bye!
actor (ahk- toar) m actor adivinar (ah-dhee-bh ee-nahr) v guess
actriz (ahk- treeth) / actress adjetivo (ahdh-khay-fee-bhoa ad- )
m
actual (ahk- twahf) adj present ;
topical jective
actualmente (ahk-xwah\- mayn-xay )
adv administracion (ahdh-mee-neess-trah-
administrar 18 agenda
W oan ) / administration direction ; afeccion (ah-fayk -thy oan) / affection
administrar (ahdh-mee-neess- fraAr) v afectado (ah-fayk-ra/?-dhoa adj af- )

manage direct administer


; ;
fected
administrative (ahdh-mee-neess-trah- afectar (ah-fayk-ra/?r) v affect; feign
tee- bhoa adj administrative
)
afeitadora electrica (ah-fay-tah -dhoa-
admirable (ahdh-mee-ra/)-bhlay adj )
rah ay-/ay/r-tree-kah electric razor
)

admirable afeitarse (ah-fay-ra/?r-say v shave; )

admiracion (ahdh-mee-rah -thy oan) f maquina de afeitar safety-razor;


admiration shaver
admirador (ahdh-mee-rah-ctooa/') 777 aficion (ah-f ee- thy oan) / hobby
fan aficionado (ah-fee-th*oa-rta/7-dhoa )
m
admirar (ahdh-mee-raAr) v admire supporter
admision (ahdh-mee-sJ'oan) / ad- afilar (ah-f ee-lahr) v sharpen afilado ;

mission admittance
; sharp
admitir (ahdh-mee-feer) v admit ac- ; afiliacion (ah-fee-l*ah -thy oan) / mem-
knowledge bership
adonde ah-dhoan-day adv where
( )
afiliado (ah-fee-^aA-dhoa adj affili- )

adoptar (ah-dhoap- fa/?r) v adopt ated


adorable (ah-dhoa-raA-bhlay adj ador- )
afirmacion (ah-feer-mah-rA^oan) /
able statement
adorar (ah-dhoa -rahr) v worship afirmar (ab-ieei-mahr) v claim
adormidera (ah-dhoar-mee-d/?ay-rah / )
afirmativo (ah-feer-mah-ree-bhoa )
adj
poppy affirmative
adorno (ah-dhoar-noa m ornament )
afliccion (ah-f leek- thy oan) f grief
adquirible (ahdh-kee-ree-bhlay )
adj ob- afligido (ah-f lee- khee-dboa ) adj sad ;

tainable, available *estar - grieve


"adquirir (ahdh-kee-reer) v acquire; afluente (ab-flwayn-\ay )
m tributary
*buy afortunado (ah-foar-too -nahdboa )
adj
adquisicion (ahdh-kee-see- thy oan) f fortunate, lucky
acquisition Africa (aA-free-kah )
/ Africa
aduana (ah-dvaA-nah f Customs pi )
Africa del Sur (a/?-free-kah dayl soor )

adulto (ah-d/7oo/-toa )
adj grown-up, South Africa
adult /77 grown-up, adult
;
africano (ah-free-/ca/7-noa adj Afri- )

adverbio (ahdh-bAayr-bhVoa adverb )


m can; 777 African
advertencia (ahdh-bhayr-fay/7-th*ah / )
afuera (ah-Avay-rah adv outside, out-
)

warning doors hacia - outwards


;

*
advert ir (ahdh-bhayr-feer) v Caution, afueras (ah- Avay-rahss fpl outskirts )

warn notice
;
pi
aerolinea (ah-ay-roa /ee-nay-ah )
/ air- agarradero (ah-gah-rrah-tfAay-roa )
rn
line grip
aeropuerto (ah-ay-roa-pwayMoa )
777 agarrar (ah-gah -rrahr) v grasp, seize;
airport agarrarse v *hold on
aerosol (ah-ay-roa -soal) m atomizer agarre (ah-ya/?-rray grip, grasp
)
m
afamado (ah-fah-ma/?-dhoa )
adj noted agenda (ab- khayn -xb^ab / agency; — )
)

agenda 19 alba

de viajes travel agency agudo (ah-yoo-dhoa )


adj keen; acute
agenda (ah-khayn-dah f diary )
aguila (a/7-gee-lah )
w eagle
agente (ah-khayn-xay )
m agent; - de aguja (ah-yoo-khah / needle; spire; )

policia policeman; - de viajes labor de - needlework


travel agent agujero (ah-goo-/r/?ay-roa hole )
m
agil (a/7-kheel )
adj supple ahi (ah-ee) adv there
agitacion (ah-khee-tah-r/^oa/7) / ex- ahogar (ah-oa-gahr) v drown aho- ;

citement bustle
; garse v *be drowned
agitar (ah-khee-te/7r) vstir up ahora (ah-oa-rah adv now de — en ) ;

agosto (ah-goass-xoa August adelante henceforth; hasta - so


agotado (ah-goa-fa/7-dhoa adj sold ) far
out ahorrar (ah-oa-rrahr) vsave
agotar (ah-goa- fa/?r) v use up ahorros (ah-oa-rroass mpl savings pl\ )

agradable (ah-grah-tf/?a/7-bhlay adj )


caja de - savings bank
agreeable; enjoyable, pleasing, ahuyentar (ou-^ayn- tahr) v chase
pleasant ; nice a ire igh-ray
( )
m air ;
sky breath ; ;
~
'agradecer (ah-grah-dhay-f/rayr) v acondicionado air-conditioning;
camara de — inner tube; tener
#
thank ai-
agradecido (ah-grah-dhay-f/?ee-dhoa )
res de look
adj grateful, thankful airear (igh-ray-a/jr) v air, ventilate
agrario (ah-grah-rvoa adj agrarian )
aireo (igh-ray-oa ventilation ) m
agraviar (ah-grah- bhyahr) v wrong airoso (igh-roa-soa adj airy )

agregar (ah-gray -gahr) v add aislado (ighz-/a/?-dhoa adj isolated )

agresivo (ah-gray-see-bhoa adj ag- )


aislador (ighz-lah- ctooar) insulator m
gressive aislamiento (ighz-lah-m^ayn-toa ) m
agricola (ah-yree-koa-lah ) adj agrarian isolation ; insulation
agricultura (ah-gree-kool-too-rah ) / aislar (\ghz-/ahr) v isolate; insulate
agriculture ajedrez (ah-khay -dhrayth) id chess
agrio (ah-gr^oa )
adj sour ajeno (ah-khay-noa adj foreign )

agua / water; ~ corriente


(ah-gwah )
ajetrearse (ah-khay-tray-a^r-say v )
la-
running water; ~ de mar sea- bour
water - de soda soda-water
; ;
a jo (a/7-khoa )
m garhc
dulce fresh water; - helada iced ajustar (ah-khooss-fa/?r) v adjust
water; — mineral mineral water; — ala (a/7-lah )
/wing
potable drinking-water alabar (ah-\ah- bhahr) v praise
aguacero (ah-gwah-r/ray-roa show- ) m alambre (ah-/a/7m-bray wire ) m
er ;
downpour alargar (ah-lahr-ya/?r) v lengthen; re-
aguafuerte (ah-gwah-ftvayr-tay )
/etch- new hand ;

ing alarma (ah-lahr-mah / alarm; )


— de
aguanieve (ah-gwah-n^ay-bhay / )
incendio fire-alarm
slush alarmante (ah-lahr-ma/?n-tay )
adj
aguantar (ah-gwahn-te/?r) v *bear scary
aguardado (ah-gwahr-c//7a/?-dhoa due )
alarmar (ah-lah r-mahr) v alarm
aguardar /ah-gwahr-cte/?r) v expect alba (a/7/-bhah )
/ dawn
) ) ;

albanil 20 alojamiento

m bricklayer
albanil (ahl-bhah-/7ee/) cotton-wool de - cotton
;

albaricoque (ahl-bhah-ree-foa-kay m )
alguien {ahl-gv ayn pron someone,
)

apricot somebody
albergue para jovenes {ahl-bhayr-gay alguno (ahl-yoo-noa adj any algu- ) ;

pah- rah Moa-bhay-nayss youth hostel )


nos adj some pron some ;

alborotador (ahl-bhoa-roa-tah -dhoar) alhaja (ah-/a/?-khah / gem )

adj rowdy alharaca (ah-lah-ra/7-kah / fuss )

alboroto (ahl-bhoa-roa-toa )
m noise, aliado (ah-^a/7-dhoa associate )
m
racket alianza (ah-^a/w-thah )
/ alliance
album (ahl- bhoom )
m album alicates (ah-lee-fcah-tayss) mpl pliers
alcachofa (ahl-kah-c/?oa-fah )
/ arti- p1
choke alienado (ah-ivay-na/i-dhoa m lunatic )

alcalde (ahl-/ra/?/-dhay )
rn mayor aliento (ah-^ayn-toa )
m breath
alcance (ahl- kahn -thay reach, )
m alimentar (ah-lee-mayn-ra/?/-) v *feed
range alimento (ah-\ee-mayn-xoa fare; )
m
alcanzable (ahl-kahn-r/?a/7-bhlay adj ) food; alimentos naturales health
attainable food
alcanzar (ahl-kahn-r/?a/?r) v achieve, alivio (ah-/«?-bh*oa )
m relief
reach alma (ahl-mah) / soul
alee {ahl- thay m
moose
)
almacen (ahl-mah -thayn) m depot,
alcohol {ah\-koal) rn alcohol; - de warehouse, depository, store-house
quemar methylated spirits store - de licores off-licence
; ;

alcohol ico (ahl-/roa-lee-koa adj alco- )


grandes almacenes department
holic store
aldea (ahl-day-ah / hamlet )
almacenaje (ahl-mah-thay-na/>-khay )
m
alegrar {ah-\ay-grahr) v cheer up storage
alegre (ah -lay-gray adj cheerful, mer-
)
almacenar (ahl-mah-thay-na/?r) v store
ry, joyful; glad, gay almanaque (ahl-mah-na/7-kay )
m al-
alegria (ah-lay-yree-ah ) / gaiety; glad- manac
ness almendra (ahl-mayn-drah /almond )

move away
alejar (ah-lay -khahr) v almidon (ahl-m ee-dhoan) starch m
aleman (ah-lay- mahn) adj German; m almidonar (ahl-mee-dhoa-na/v') v
German starch
Alemania (ah-lay-ma/?-nVah )
/ Ger- almirante (ah\-mee-rahn-tay) m ad-
many miral
#
alentar (ah-layn -tahr) v encourage almohada (ahl-moa-a/?-dhah )
/pillow;
alergia (ab-layr-kWah / allergy - electrica heating pad
alfiler (ahl-f ee-layr) m pin almohadilla (ahl-moa-ah-tf/)ae-|Vah )
/
alfombra (ahl- foam -brah )
/carpet pad
alfombrilla (ahl-foam-bree-|yah / rug )
almohadon (a\\\-rc\oa-ah-dhoan) m
algebra {ahl- gay-bhrah / algebra )
cushion ;
pillow
algo (ahl -goa pron something; adv
)
almuerzo ah\-mwayr-\hoa
( )
m lunch,
somewhat luncheon
algodon (ah\-goa-dhoan) m cotton; alojamiento (ah-loa-khah-m^ayn-toa
) ) )

alojar 21 amistoso

m accommodation, lodgings pi amamantar (ah-mah-mahn-ra/7/') v


alojar (ah-loa -khahr) v lodge nurse
alondra (afv/oan-drah ) / lark amanecer (ah-mah-nay -thayr) m sun-
alquilar (ahl-kee-/a/?r) vhire; rent, rise, daybreak
lease, *let amante (ah-mahn-xay m lover )

alquiler (ahl-kee-/ayr) m rent; ~ de amapola (ah-mah-poa-lah / poppy )

coches car hire de ~ for hire ;


amar (ah-mahr) v love
alrededor de (ah\-vay-bhay-dhoarbay) amargo (ah-mahr-goa adj bitter )

around, round about ; amarillo (ah-mah-ree-l^oa adj yellow )

alrededores (ahl-ray-dhay-c//>oa-rayss amatista (ah-mah-feess-tah / am- )

mpl environment, surroundings pi ethyst


altar (ahl -tahr) m altar ambar (ahm-bahr )
m amber
altavoz (ah\-xah-bhoath) loud- m ambicioso (ahm-bee-f/jJ'oa-soa )
adj
speaker ambitious
alteracion (ahl-tay-rah -thYoan) f alter- ambiente (ahm- byayn-xay) m atmos-
ation phere
alterar (ahl-tay-ra/?/') valter ambiguo (ahm-bee-gwoa adj ambigu- )

alternar con mix with


(ahl-tayr- nahr) ous
alternativa (ahl-tayr-nah-fee-bhah / )
ambos (ahm-boass ) adj both ;
either
alternative ambulancia (ahm-boo-/a/7r?-thVah / )

alternativo (ahl-tayr-nah-tee-bhoa) adj ambulance


alternate ambulante (ahm-boo- lahn-xay adj )

altiplano (ahl-tee-p/3/7-noa )
m uplands itinerant

P1 amenaza (ah-may-nah-xhah / threat


altitud (ahl-tee-food/?)/ altitude amenazador (ah-may-nah-xhah-dhoar)
altivo (ahl-fee-bhoa adj haughty ) adj threatening
alto (ahl- toa adj high, tall en ~
) ;
amenazar (ah-may-nah-thahr) v threat-
overhead en
jalto! (ahl- toa) stop! ameno (ah-may-noa )
adj nice
altura (ahl-foo-rah )
/ height America (ah-may-ree-kah )
/ America;
aludir a (ah-loo -dheer) allude to — Latina Latin America
alumbrado (ah-loom-6ra/?-dhoa )
m americana (ah-may-ree- kah -nah )
/
lighting jacket
alumna (ah-/oom-nah / schoolgirl )
americano (ah-may-ree- kah-noa adj )

alumno (ah- loom -noa m scholar, pu- )


American m American
;

pil ;
schoolboy amiga (ah-mee-gah / friend
alzar (ah\-thahr) v raise amfgdalas (ah-me^-dhah-lahss fpl )

alia (ah- /yah) adv over there mas ;


tonsils pi
beyond mas - de past, beyond
;
amigdalitis (ah-meeg-dhah-/ee-teess )
/
alii (ah-/yee) adv there tonsihtis
amable (ah-mah-bh\ay adj kind, )
amigo (ah-mee-goa )
m friend
I
.
friendly amistad (ah-meess- tahdh) / friendship
amado (ah-ma/7-dhoa )
adj dear amistoso (ah-meess- toa -soa adj )

amaestrar (ah-mah-ayss- trahr) v train friendly


)

amnistia 22 ansioso

amnistia (ahm-neess-fee-ah / amnesty ) andares (ahn-da/7-rayss )


mpl pace
a mo (a/7-moa ) master m anden (ahn -dayn) m platform
amoniaco (ah-moa-nee-ah-koa m am- )
anemia (ah-nay-mYah / anaemia )

monia anestesia (ah-nayss-/ay-s y ah )


/ anaes-
amontonar (ah-moan-toa-na/?/') K pile thesia
amor (ah -moar) m love; darling, anestesico (ahn-ayss-fay-see-koa )
m
sweetheart anaesthetic
amorio (ah-moa-ree-oa affair, ro- )
m anexar (ah-nayk -sahr) v annex
mance anexo (ah- nayk -soa )
w annex, enclos-
amortiguador (ah-moar-tee-gwah- ure
dhoar) m
shock absorber anfitrion (ahn-fee-f/^oan) m host
amortizar (ah-moar-tee- thahr) v *pay angel (ahng-khay\ )
m angel
off angosto (ahng-groass-toa )
adj narrow,
amotinamiento (ah-moa-tee-nah- tight
mvayn-xoa m mutiny
)
anguila (ahng-pee-lah / eel )

ampliation (ahm-pivah-r^oan) /en- angulo (ahng-goo-\oa m angle )

largement extension
;
angustioso (ahng-gooss-r^oa-soa adj )

ampliar(ahm -plYahr) v enlarge; ex- afraid


tend anhelar (ah-nay -lahr) v desire, long for
amplio (ahm-pWoa adj broad )
anhelo (ah-nay-\oa longing )
m
ampolla (ahm-poa-l y ah /bhster )
anillo (ah-nee-l y oa ) m ring; - de bo-
amueblar (ab-mway-bhlahr) v furnish da wedding-ring; - de esponsales
amuleto (ah-moo-lay-xoa charm )
m engagement ring
analfabeto (ah-nahl-fah-dtey-toa )
m il- animado (ah-nee-ma/7-dhoa )
adj
hterate crowded
analisis (ah-nah-\ee-seess / analysis animal (ah -nee-mahl) m beast, ani-
analista (ah-nah-/eess-tah antiyst )
m mal - de presa beast of prey -
; ;

analizar (ah-nah-lee- thahr) v analyse; domestico pet


*break down animar (ah-n ee-mahr) v encourage, in-
ana logo (ah- nah -loa-goa )
adj similar spire ;
animate
anarquia (ah-nahr-tee-ah / anarchy )
animo (
mind courage
3 /7 -nee-moa )
m ;

anatomia (ah-nah-toa-mee-ah / anat- )


aniversario (ah-nee-bhayr-sa/7-r y oa )
m
omy anniversary; jubilee
anciano (ahn- thyah -noa )
adj aged ;
el- anoche (ah-noa-chay adv last night )

derly anomalia (ah-noa-mah-/ee-ah / ab- )

ancla ahng- klah


(
/ anchor
)
erration
ancho [ahn-choa adj broad wide
) ; ;
m anonimo (ah-/7oa-nee-moa )
adj anony-
breadth mous
anchoa (ahn- choa-ab / anchovy )
anormal (ah-noar-ma/?/) adj abnormal
anchura (ahn-c/?oo-rah / width )
anotacion (ah-noa-tah -thyoan) / entry
andadura (ahn-dah-rf/?oo-rah / walk )
anotar (ah-noa- tahr) v *write down
andamio (ahn-cte/7-m y oa )
m scaffold- ansia (ahn- s y ah / anxiety
)

ing ansioso (ahn-s y oa-soa adj anxious, )

*andar (abn-dahr) vwalk eager


)

ante 23 apasionado

ante (ahn-xay prep in front of


)
antiseptic
anteayer (ahn-tay-ah- J'ayr) adv the day antojarse (ahn-toa-Ma^-say )
v fancy,
before yesterday *feel like
antecedentes (ahn-xay-xhay-dhayn- antojo (ahn-roa-khoa fad, whim )
m
tayss mpl background
)
antologia (ahn-toa-loa-Mee-ah / an- )

antena (ahn-fay-nah / aerial )


thology
anteojos (ahn-tay-oa-khoass mpl )
antorcha (ahn-roar-chah / torch )

spectacles, glasses anual (ab-nwahl) adj annual, yearly


antepasado (ahn-tay-pah-sa/?-dhoa )
m anuario (ah-nwa/?-ree-oa annual )
m
ancestor anudar (ah-noo- dhahr) vtie; knot
antepecho (ahn-tay-pay-choa )
m win- anular {ah-noo-lahr) v cancel
dow-sill anunciar (ah-noon- thyahr) v announce
anterior (ahn-tay -ryoar) adj former, anuncio (ah-noon-xWoa announce- )
m
prior, previous ment advertisement
;

antes ahn-xayss adv before former-


( ) ;
anzuelo (ahn-tfnvay-loa )
m fishing
ly; at first; ~~ de before; - de que hook
before anadir (ah-hah-tf/teer) vadd
antibiotico (ahn-tee-b/i^oa-tee-koa )
m ano (a/7-noa m year; al ~ per an-
)

antibiotic num; - bisiesto leap-year; - nue-


anticipar (ahn-tee-thee-pa/7r) v ad- vo New Year
vance apagado (ah-pah-ga/7-dhoa adj mat )

anticipo (ahn-tee-r/?ee-poa )
m advance apagar [ah-pah-gahr) v extinguish;
anticonceptivo (ahn-tee-koan-thayp- *put out, switch off
ree-bhoa )
m contraceptive aparato (ah-pah-/a/?-toa ) m appliance,
anticongelante (ahn-tee-koang-khay- apparatus machine ;

lahn-xay ) m antifreeze aparcamiento (ah-pahr-kah-m^ayn-toa )

anticuado (ahn-tee- kwah -dhoa )


adj m parking zona de - parking zone
;

old-fashioned ;
ancient, out of date, *aparecer (ah-pah-ray -thayr) v appear
quaint aparejo (ah-pah-ray-khoa gear; ~ )
m
anticuario (ahn-tee-Awa/i-rVoa )
m an- de pesca fishing tackle
tique dealer aparente (ah-pah-rayn-tay ) adj appar-
antigualla (ahn-tee-giva/7-l y ah )
/ an- ent
tique aparicion (ah-pah-r ee-throan) f appar-
Antigiiedad (ahn-tee-gway -dhahdh) f ition
antiquity apariencia (ah-pah-/*ayn-th y ah / ap- )

antigiiedades ahn-tee-gway- dhah-


(
pearance, semblance
dhayss )
fpl antiquities pi apartado (ah-pahr-fa/?-dhoa adj out of )

antiguo (ahn-ree-gwoa )
adj ancient, the way
antique former
;
apartamento (ah-pahr-tah-mayn-toa )

antipatia (ahn-tee-pah-fee-ah )
/ an- 77? suite ;
apartment nAm
tipathy, dislike
" apartar (ah-pahr-fa/7r) v separate
antipatico (ahn-tee-pa/7-tee-koa adj )
aparte ah-pahr-xay adv aside adj
( ) ;
in-
nasty, unpleasant dividual
antiseptico (ahn-tee-sayp-tee-koa )
m apasionado (ah-pah-s y oa-na/7-dhoa
) )

apearse 24 arana

adj passionate apresar (ah -pray- sa/?r) v hijack


apearse (ah-pay-afir-say v *get off )
apresurado (ah-pray-soo-ra/?-dhoa )
adj
apelacion (ah-pay-lah- f^oar?) / appeal hasty
apelmazado (ah-payl-mah-f/7a/?-dhoa apresurarse (ah-pray-soo-ra/jr-say v )

adj lumpy hasten, hurry


apellido (ah-pay-^ee-dhoa )
m family apretado (ah-pray- tah-dhoa adj tight )

name, surname ;
- de soltera maid- *apretar (ah-pray- tahr) v press; tight-
en name en
apenado (ah-pay-/7a/?-dhoa adj sorry )
a preton (ah-pray- toan) clutch; m
apenas (ah-pay-nahss adv hardly, )
de manos handshake
barely, scarcely just ;
aprobacion (ah-proa-bhah-f^oan) /
apendice (ah-pay/7-dee-thay )
m appen- approval
dix 'aprobar (ah-proa- bhahr) v approve;
apendicitis (ah-payn-dee-f/?ee-teess) / pass
appendicitis apropiado (ah-proa-p^a/j-dhoa )
adj ap-
aperitivo (ah-pay-ree-fee-bhoa )
m propriate, suitable, proper; fit

aperitif, drink aprovechar (ah-proa-bhay-chahr) v


apertura (ah-payr-roo-rah / opening )
profit, benefit
apestar (ah-payss- tahr) v * stink aproximadamente (ah-proak-see-mah-
apetito (ah-pay-ree-toa appetite )
m dhah-mayn-tay adv about, approxi-
)

apetitoso (ah-pay-tee-toa-soa) adj ap- mately


petizing aproximado (ah-proak-see-ma/j-dhoa
apio (3/7-pvoa m
celery
)
adj approximate
aplaudir (ah-plou-d/?eer) vclap aptitud (ahp-t ee-toodh) / qualifica-
aplauso (ab-plou-soa applause )
m tion ;
faculty
aplazar (ah-p\ab-thahr) v postpone, apto ahp-toa adj suitable * ser -
( ) ;

adjourn, *put off para qualify


aplicacion (ah-plee-kah-s^oan) / appli- apuesta ah -pwayss- tah / bet
( )

cation apuntar (ab-poon- tahr) v aim at; point


aplicar {ab-p\ee-kahr) v apply; apli- out
carse a apply, *be valid for apunte (ah-poon-xay )
m note; memo;
apogeo (ah-poa- khayoa) m height; libreta de apuntes notebook
zenith ;
- de la temporada peak aquel (ah -kayl) adj that; aquellos adj
season those
'apostar ah -poass- fa/?/") v *bet
(
aquel (ah -kayl) pron that; aquellos
apoyar (ah-poa -Yahr) v support; apo- pron those
yarse v *lean aqui (ah -kee) adv here
apoyo {ah-poa-voa m
support; assist-
)
arabe (a/?-rah-bhay )
adj Arab; m
ance Arab
apreciar (ah-pray- tWahr) v appreciate Arabia Saudi (ah-ra/7-bh*ah sou-^aa)
aprecio (ah-pray-Woa appreci- )
m Saudi Arabia
ation arado (ah-ra/?-dhoa plough )
m
aprender (ah-pray n-dayr) v *leam ;
arancel [ab-rabn-thayl) tariff; duty m
aprenderse de memoria memorize arana (ab-rah-nab / spider; tela de -
)
)

arar 25 arriesgar

cobweb armario (ahr-mah-r^oa )


m cupboard;
arar (ah-rahr) v plough closet
arbitrario (ahr-bhee-fra/7-rVoa )
adj ar- armonia (ahr-moa-nee-ah / harmony )

bitrary aroma (ah-roa-mah m aroma )

arbitro (ahr- bhee-troa m umpire


)
arpa (ahr- pah )
/ harp
arbol {ahr- bhoal ) m tree; - de levas arqueado (ahr-kay-a/?-dhoa ) adj
camshaft arched
arbolado (ahr-bhoa-/a/7-dhoa ) m wood- arqueologia (ahr-kay-oa-loa-Mee-ah )
/
land archaeology
arbusto (ahr-bhooss-xoa shrub )
m arqueologo (ahr-kay-oa-loa-goa )
m ar-
area (ahr- kah / chest ) chaeologist
arcada (ahr-kah-dhah / arcade )
arquitecto (ahr-kee-tayk-xoa )
m archi-
arce (ahr- thay maple )
m tect
arcilla (ahr -thee-\v ah ) / clay arquitectura (ahr-kee-tayk-foo-rah )
/
arco ahr-koa
( )
m arch, bow; - iris architecture
rainbow arraigarse (ah-rrigh-pa/ir-say )
v settle
archivo (ahr-c/?ee-bhoa archives pi )
m down
arder(ahr -dhayr) v*burn arrancar (ah-rrahng- kahr) v uproot,
ardilla (ahr-c^ee-ivah )
/ squirrel pull out start off
;

area (ah-ray-ah / area; are )


arranque (ah-rrahng-kay )
m starter
arena (ah-ray-nah / sand )
motor
arenoso (ah-ray-noa-soa adj sandy )
arrastrar (ah-rrahss-fra/?r) v haul.
arenque (ah-rayng-kay )
m herring drag; *draw; arrastrarse v crawl
Argelia (ahr -khay-\v ah / Algeria )
arrecife (ah-rray-thee-\ay) m reef
argelino (ahr-khay-/ee-noa adj Al- )
arreglar (ah-rray-glahr) v settle; tidy
gerian ; m Algerian up; repair, fix; arreglarse con
Argentina (ahr-khayn-fee-nah / Ar- )
*make do with
gentina arreglo (ah-may-gloa arrangement; )
m
argentino (ahr-khayn-ree-noa )
adj Ar- settlement con - a in accordance
;

gentinian m
Argentinian
;
with
argumentar (ahr-goo-mayn-fa/?/') v ar- arrendamiento (ah-rrayn-dah-m^ayn-
gue toa )
m
lease contrato de - lease
;

argumento (ahr-goo-maymtoa )
m *arrendar (ah-rrayn-cte/?/-) v lease
argument arrepentimiento (ah-rray-payn-tee-
arido (a/?-ree-dhoa ) adj arid myayn- toa )
m
regret, repentance
arisco (ah-reess-koa adj unkind )
arrestar (ah-rrayss- tahr) v arrest
aritmetica ah -reet- may-tee- kah ) /
( arresto (ah-rrayss-xoa arrest )
m
*
arithmetic arriar (ah- ryahr) v strike, lower
arma (ahr-mah f weapon, arm )
arriate (ah-r^a/j-tay flowerbed )
m
armador (ahr-mah -dhoar) m shipown- arriba (ah-rree-hhah )
adv upstairs; up
er arriesgado (ah-rryayi-gah-bhoa )
adj
armadura ahr-mah- dhoo-rah / frame;
( risky
armour arriesgar (ah-rr^ayi-gahr) v venture,
armar (ahr-mahr) v arm risk
arrodillarse 26 aspirar

arrodillarse (ah-rroa-dhee-^a/rr-say )
v asfalto (ahss-fahl-xoa )
m asphalt
* kneel asi (ah-see) adv thus, so; ~~ que so
arrogante (ah-rroa-ya/7/7-tay )
adj that
snooty Asia (a/?-s y ah )
/ Asia
arrojar (ah-noa- khahr) v * throw asiatico (ah-s ya/?-tee-koa adj Asian
) ;

arroyo {ah-rroa-^oa )
m stream, brook m Asian
arroz (ah- rroath) m rice asiento (ah-s^ayn-toa seat )
m
arruga (ah-rao-gah /wrinkle
)
asignacion (ah-seeg-nah-r/7 y oan) / al-
arrugar (ah-rroo- gahr) v wrinkle lowance
arruinar (ah-rrwee-nahr) vruin; arrui- asignar (ah-seeg-na/)/') v allot; ~~ a as-
nado broke sign to
arte ahr-xay
( )
m/f art
artes indus-;
asilo (ah-see-loa )
m asylum
triales arts and crafts; bellas artes asimismo (ah-see-meez-moa adv )
also,
fine arts likewise
arteria (ahr-fay-rvah )
/ artery; - prin- *asir (ah-seer) vgrip
cipal thoroughfare asistencia (ah-seess-fayn-thvah )
/ at-
artesania (ahr-tay-sah-nee-ah )
/ handi- tendance assistance ;

craft asistente (ah-seess-rayn-tay )


m assist-
articulacion (ahr-tee-koo-lah-f/^oan) / ant
joint asistir (ah-seess-teer) v assist, aid ;
~~ a
articulo (ahr-fee-koo-loa )
m article assist at, attend
artificial (ahr-tee-fee-f/?^/?/) adj arti- asma (ahz- mah / asthma )

ficial asociacion (ah-soa-th y ah-f/? y oan) / as-


artificio (ahr-tee-fee-th y oa )
m artifice sociation ;
club, society
artista (ahr- teess- tah )
m/f artist asociado (ah-soa-r/^a/j-dhoa )
m asso-
artistico (ahr-teess-tee-koa )
adj artistic ciate
arzobispo (ahr-thoa-b/reess-poa )
m asociar (ah-soa -thyahr) v associate;
archbishop asociarse a join
asamblea (ah-sahm-b/ay-ah / assem- )
asombrar (ah-soam-6ra/?A) v amaze,
bly, meeting astonish
asar (ah- sahr) v roast; - en parrilla asombro (ah-soam-broa )
m amaze-
roast ment wonder ;

asbesto (ahdh-b/?ayss-toa )
m asbestos asombroso (ah-soam-broa-soa adj )
as-
ascensor (ah-thayn-soar) m elev- lift; tonishing
ator nAm aspecto ahss-payk-xoa
( )
m aspect ; ap-
aseado adj tidy
(ah-say-a/7 -dhoa )
pearance, look ;
sight
asegurar (ah -say -goo- rahr) v assure, aspero (a/7ss-pay-roa adj harsh ) ;

insure; asegurarse de ascertain rough


asemejarse (ah-say-may-Ma^r-say )
v aspiration (ahss-pee-rah- r^oan) /in-
resemble halation ;
aspiration
asesinar (ah -say-see- nahr) v murder aspirador (ahss-pee-rah -dhoar) vac- m 1

asesinato (ah-say-see-naMoa mur- )


m uum cleaner; pasar el — hoover
der, assassination aspirar (ahss-pee-Aa/7r) v aspire; - a I

asesino (ah-say-see-noa )
m murderer aim at
; l

aspirina 27 aunque

aspirina (ahss-pee-ree-nah )
/ aspirin atleta (ahx-lay-xahm athlete )

asqueroso (ahss-kay-roa-soa ) adj dis- atletismo (aht-lay-feez-moa m athlet- )

gusting pi
ics
astilla (ahss-ree-ivah )
/ splinter; chip atmosfera (aht- moass- fay-rah / at- )

astiUar (ahss-xee-l yahr) vchip mosphere


astillero (ahss-tee-^ay-roa )
m ship- atomico (ah-roa-mee-koa adj atomic )

yard atomo {ah- toa-moa )


m atom
astronomia (ahss-troa-noa-mee-ah / )
atonito (ah-roa-nee-toa ) adj speechless
astronomy atontado (ah-toan-ra/?-dhoa adj dumb )

astucia (ahss-foo-thvah / ruse )


atormentar (ah-toar-mayn- fa/?/-) v tor-
astuto ahss- too-xoa
( )
adj cunning; ment
clever, sly atornillar {ah-xoar-nee- yahr) v screw
asunto (ah-soofl-toa )
m affair, matter; atracar {ah-Xrah- kahr) v dock
concern, business ;
topic atraccion (ah-trahk- thy oan) / attrac-
asustado (ah-sooss-ra/7-dhoa )
adj tion
afraid atraco ah-trah-Woa
( )
m hold-up
asustar (ah-sooss- tahr) v scare; asus- atractivo ah-trahk- ree-bhoa
( )
adj at-
tarse v *be frightened tractive
atacar (ah-tah -kahr) v attack, assault *atraer (ah-trah -ayr) v attract
* strike atrapar (ah-trah -pahr) v contract
atadura (ah-tah-d/?oo-rah / binding )
atras (ah- trahss) adv back
ataner (ah-tah -nayr) v concern atrasado (ah-trah-sa/ -dhoa adj over- 7
)

ataque (ah-ra/t-kay attack, fit;


)
m due
stroke; - cardiaco heart attack *atravesar (ah-trah-bhay-sa/7/") v cross,
atar(ah -tahr) k tie, *bind; fasten; pass through
bundle atreverse {ah-xray-bhayr-say v dare )

atareado (ah-tah-ray-3/7-dhoa adj )


atrevido (ah-tray-b/7ee-dhoa adj dar- )

busy ing
atencion (ah-tayn- th y oan) / attention; *atribuir a (ah-tr ee-bhweer) assign to
consideration, notice; prestar - atroz {ah- troath) adj horrible
*pay attention, look out atun (ah- toon) tuna m
'atender a (ah-xayn-dayr) attend to, audacia {ou-dhah-xh y ah f nerve )

see to ;
nurse audaz ou-dhahth adj bold
( )

atento {ah-tayn-xoa )
adj attentive; audible (ou-d/?ee-bhlay adj audible )

thoughtful auditorio (ou-dhee-foa-rvoa audi- )


m
ateo {ah-tay-oa )
m atheist ence
aterido (ah-tay-ree-dhoa adj numb )
aula {ou- lah / auditorium )

aterrador (ah-tay-rrah -dhoar) adj ter- aumentar (ou -may n- tahr) v increase,
rifying raise
aterrizar (ah-tay-rree- thahr) v land aumento {ou-mayn-xoa )
m increase;
aterrorizar (ah-tay-rroa-ree-f/ia/?/') v rise ;
raise nAm
terrify aun {ah- oon adv (aun) yet even
) ;

Atlantico (aht-/a/?n-tee-koa )
m Atlan- aunque {oung- kay conj although, )

tic though
) ) ) Y )

aurora 28 azar

aurora (ou-roa-rah / dawn ) m self-service


ausencia (ou-sayn-thyah / absence )
*hacer autostop (ah-thayrou-xoa-
ausente (ou-sayn-tay adj absent )
stoap hitchhike
Australia (ouss- trah-\ vah / Australia )
auxilio (ouk-see-l y oa )
m assistance;
australiano (ouss-trah-^a/7-noa adj )
primeros auxilios first-aid
Australian Australian
;
m avalancha (ab-bbab-lahn-cbab / ava- )

Austria {ouss- xr^ab / Austria lanche


austriaco (ouss-free-ah-koa adj Aus- )
avanzar (ah-bhahn-r/ra/w) v advance
trian Austrian
;
m avaro (ab-bhah-toa adj avaricious )

autentico (ou-rayr?-tee-koa adj auth- )


avefria ah-bhay- /iree-ah
( / pewit )

entic ;
true, original / hazelnut
avellana (ah-bhay- /yah -nah )

auto (ou- toa car )


m avena (ab-bhay-nab / oats pi
autobus (ou-toa-b/?ooss) coach, bus m avenida (ah-bhay-nee-dhah / avenue )

autoestopista (ou-toa-ayss-toa -peess- aventura (ah-bhayn-foo-rah / adven- )

tah )
m hitchhiker ture
automatico (ou-toa-ma/?-tee-koa )
adj *
a vergonza rse ah-bhayr-goan - thahr-
(

automatic say )
v *be ashamed
automatization (ou-toa-mah-tee-thah- averia (ah-bhay-ree-ah / breakdown )

thYoan / automation
)
averiarse ah-bhay- rYahr-say) v *break
(

automovil (ou-toa-moa-bheel mo- )


m down averiado adj out of order
;

tor-car, automobile; - club auto- aversion (ah-bhayr -sYoan) / aversion,


mobile club dishke
automovilismo (ou-toa-moa-bhee-/eez- avestruz (ah-bhayss- trooth ostrich )
m
moa m
motoring
)
avion (ab-bhYoan) aeroplane; air- m
automovilista (ou-toa-moa-bhee-/eess- craft, plane; airplane nAm - a re- ;

tah )
m motorist action jet; - turborreactor turbo-
autonomia (ou-toa-noa-mee-ah )
/ self- jet
government avios (ab-bhee-oass )
mpl kit ;
— de
autonomo (ou-roa-noa-moa )
adj inde- pesca fishing gear
pendent, autonomous avisar (ah-bh ee-sahr) v inform
autopista (ou-toa-peess-tah / motor-
)
aviso (ab-bhee-soa notice )
m
way highway;
nAm - ;
de peaje avispa (ah-b/?eess-pah / wasp )

turnpike nAm aya (ah-v ah / governess )

autopsia (ou-toap-s^ab / autopsy )


ayer (ab- a yr) adv yesterday
autor (ou -toar) author m ayuda (ah-^oo-dhah / help; relief; )

autoridad (ou-toa-ree- dhahdh) / auth- de camara valet
ority ayudante (ab-Voo-dhahn-xay m helper )

autoritario (ou-toa-ree- tah-r^oa )


adj ayudar (ah-Voo -dhahr) v aid, help
authoritarian ayuntamiento {ab-Voon-xab-mYayn-
autorizacion (ou-xoa-ree-xbab-thYoan) f xoa m town hall
)

authorization permission ;
azada ab-thah-bbab f spade
( )

autorizar (ou-toa-ree- thahr) v allow; azafata (ah-thah-/afi-tah / hostess; )

license stewardess
autoservicio (ou-toa-sayr-b/ree-thyoa azar (ab- thahr) chance, luck m
; ;

azor 29 basilica

azor ab- thoar


(
hawk
) m banquete (babng-kay-xay) m banquet
azote (ab-thoa-xay whip ) m banador (bab-hab-dhoar) m bathing-
azucar (ah-f/?oo-kahr m/f sugar; te- )
trunks
rror! de - lump of sugar banarse (bah- hahr-say )
v bathe
azucena (ah-thoo-fday-nah )
/ lily bano (bah -boa m bath mMe bath-
) ;

azui (ab- thool) adj blue room; - turco Turkish bath; cal-
azulejo (ah-thoo-/ay-khoa )
m tile zon de - swimming-trunks traje ;

de - swim-suit
bar bahr
(
m
bar; saloon, cafe
)

barajar (bab-rab- khahr) v shuffle


B baranda (bab-rahn-bab /banisters pi )

barandilla (bah-rahn-dae-ivah )
/rail
babor (bab-bhoar) port w railing
bacalao (bah-kah-/a/7-oa cod; had- ) m barato (bab-rah-xoa adj inexpensive, )

dock cheap
bacteria (bahk-»y-rvah / bacterium )
barba (bahr- bhah ) / beard
bache (bah -ebay hole )
m barbero (babr- bhay-r oa barber ) m
bahia (bah-ee-ah / bay ) barbilla (babr-bheeVab ) / chin
bailar (bigh -lahr) v dance barca (bahr-kab /boat )

baile (bigh-\ay ) m
ball dance ;
barco (bahr-koa boat ) m
baja (bah-kbab / slump )
baritono (bah-ree-toa-noa baritone m )

bajada (bab-khah-bbab / descent )


barman (bahr- mahn )
m bartender,
bajamar (bah-khah-zna/?/’) / low tide barman
bajar (bah- khahr) slower; bajarse v barniz (bahr -neeth) m varnish; — para
*bend down lasunas nail-polish
bajo bah-kboa adj low short prep
( ) ; ;
bamizar (bahr-nee- f/ja/?r) v varnish
under, below; bass m barometro (bah-roa-may-troa m ba- )

bala(/w/7-lah) /bullet rometer


baladi (bah-lah-d/>ee) adj insignificant barquillo (babr-kee-Woa waffle ) m
balance (bab-lahn-xbay balance )
m barra (bah-nab ) / bar, rod counter ;

balanza (bab- lahn -xbab / scales pi )


barrer (bah-rrayr) v 'sweep
balbucear (bahl-bhoo-thay-adr) v falter barrera (bab-rray-rab / barrier, rail; )

balcon (bahl- koan) balcony; circle m - de protection crash barrier


balde (bahl-bay m
pail, bucket
)
barril (bah -/reel) barrel, cask m
baldio (bahl-dee-oa adj waste )
barrilete (bah-rree-/ay-tay keg ) m
balneario (bahl-nay-a/?-r*oa ) spa m barrio (bah-n^ oa quarter, district
)
m
ballena (bah-^ay-nah / whale )
-bajo slum
m ballet
ballet (bah- lay) barroco (bab-rroa-koa adj baroque )

bambu (bahm-boo) m bamboo barrote (bab-rroa-xay bar ) m


banco bahng-koa m bank bench
( ) ;
basar (bab-sahr) vbase
banda (bahn-bab /band; gang )
bascula bahss- koo-lah / weighing-
( )

bandeja (bahn-day-khah / tray )


machine
bandera (bahn-day-rah / flag; banner )
base bah-say / basis, base
( )

bandido (bahn-dee-dhoa m bandit ) basilica (bah-see-lee-kah / basilica )


bastante 30 bianco

bastante (babss-tahn-xay )
adv enough, berro (bay-rroa watercress )
m
sufficient ;
fairly, pretty, rather, besar (bay-sahr) k kiss
quite beso bay- soa
( )
m kiss
bastar (bahss-/abr) v suffice betun bay- toon)
(
m shoe polish
bastardo (bahss-fabr-dhoa bastard )
m biblia (bee- bhl y ah
)
/ bible
baston (bahss- toan) cane; walking- m biblioteca (bee-bhl y oa-/ay-kah )
/li-
stick bastones de esqui ski sticks
;
brary
basura (bah-soo-rah / trash, rubbish, )
bicicleta (bee-thee-^/ay-tah )
/cycle, bi-
garbage; cubo de la ~ rubbish-bin cycle
bata (bab-tah / dressing-gown; - de
)
biciclo (bee- thee -k\oa )
m cycle, bicycle
bano bathrobe ~~ suelta negligee ; bicimotor bee - thee -moa- roar)
(
m mo-
batalla (bah-rab-l y ah )
/battle ped
bateria (bah-tay-ree-ah )
/ battery biela (b yay- lah ) / piston-rod
batidora ba h - tee -bboa -rah / mixer
( )
bien (b y ayn adv well jbien! all
) ;

batir (bah -teer) v *beat, whip right! bien ;


bien either ... or . . .

baul (bah- 00/ )


m trunk bienes b yay- nayss mpl goods pi
( ) ;

bautismo (bou-feez-moa )
m baptism possessions
bautizar (bou-t ee-thahr) v christen, bienestar (b y ay-nayss -tahr) m ease;
baptize welfare
bautizo (bou-fae-thoa christening, )
m bienvenida (b y ayn-bhay-nee-dhah )
/
baptism welcome;
#
dar la - welcome
bay a bah -v ah) / berry
( bienvenido (b y ayn-bhay-r?ee-dhoa )
adj
bebe (bay- bhay) m baby welcome
beber (bay- bhayr) v *drink biftec (beei-tayk) m steak
bebida (bay-bbee-dhah / drink, bever- )
bifurcacion (bee-foor-kah-rb^oan) /
age; ~ no alcoholica soft drink; road fork, fork
bebidas espirituosas spirits bifurcarse (bee-ioor-kahr-say v fork )

beca (bay- kah / grant, scholarship )


bigote (bee-yoaray) moustache m
becerro bay-thay-noa
(
calf skin )
m bilingiie (bee/eeny-gway adj bi- )

beige (bay-khay adj beige )


lingual
beisbol (bayz- bhoal )
m baseball bilis (bee-leess ) / gall, bile
belga (bayl- gah )
adj Belgian m ;
Bel- billar (b ee-l yahr)m billiards pi
gian billete (bee-l yay-\ay m ticket; - )
de
Belgica (bay/- khee-kah )
/ Belgium anden platform ticket; - de banco
belleza (bay-b'ay-thah )
/beauty; sa- banknote; - gratuito free ticket
lon de -
beauty salon biologia (b y oa-\oa-khee-ab ) /biology
bello bay y oa adj fine
( -1
)
biologico (b y oa-/oa-khee-koa adj bio- )

bellota (bay-b'oa-tah / acorn )


logical
*
bended r (bayn -day -theer) v bless bisagra (bee-sab-grah / hinge )

bendicion (bayn-d ee-th y oan) / blessing bizco (beeth- koa adj cross-eyed )

beneficio (bay-nay-fee-th y oa )
m profit, bizcocho beeth -/roa-choa
(
cookie )
m
benefit 77 /4/77
1
berenjena (bay-rayng-/rbay-nah )
/ egg- bianco (blahng- koa adj white; blank )

plant bianco 2 (blahng- koa m mark, target )


blando 31 boveda

bla ndo (b/abn -doa ) adj soft bomberos (boam-bay-roass )


mpl fire-
blanquear (blahng-kay-abr) v bleach brigade
bloc (bloak )
mMe writing-pad bombilla (boam- bee-1 y ah )
/light bulb^
bloque (bloa- kay block; writing- )
m - de flash flash-bulb
pad bombon (boam -boan) m chocolate;
bloquear (bloa-kay-abr) v block candy nAm
blusa (bloo- sah / blouse )
bondad (boa n-dahdh) / goodness
bobina (boa-bbee-nah / spool; ~~ del )
bondadoso (boan-dah-cfboa-soa adj )

encendido ignition coil good-natured, kind


bobo (
boa- bhoa )
adj silly bonito {boa-nee-xoa adj pretty ) ;
fair,

boca boa- kah / mouth


( )
nice, lovely
bocadillo (boa-kab-dheeVoa )
m sand- boqueron (boa-kay -roan) m whitebait
wich boquilla (boa-/ree-l y ah )
/cigarette-
bocado (
boa- /rab -dhoa )
m bite holder
bocina (boa-thee-nab )
/ horn, hooter; bordado (boar-dbab-dhoa )
m embroid-
tocar la - hoot ery
boda (boa-dbab / wedding )
bordar( boar- dhahr) v embroider
bodega boa-dhay-gab / hold
( )
borde (boar-dhay edge, border;
)
m
bofetada (boa -fay- fab -d hah / smack, )
verge, rim, brim; ~ del camino
slap wayside
boina (bo/-nah) / beret bordillo (boar-dheeVoa curb )
m
bolera (boa-/ay-rah /bowhng alley )
a bordo (ah boar- doa aboard )

boletin meteorologico (boa-lay-feeo borracho (boa-rrah<boa adj drunk )

may-tay-oa-roa-/oa-khee-koa weather )
borrar(boa -rrahr) v erase
forecast borrascoso (boa-rrahss-foa-soa adj )

boleto (boa-lay-xoa ticket ) mMe gusty


bolfgrafo (boa-/ee-grah-foa ball- )
m borron boa- rroan)
(
m blot
point-pen, Biro bosque (boass- kay )
m wood, forest
Bolivia (boa-/ae-bh y ah )
/ Bolivia bosquejar (boass-kay- khahr) v sketch
boliviano (boa-lee-bb yab-noa )
adj Bo- bosquejo boass -/ray-khoa
(
sketch )
m
livian Bolivian
;
m bosteza r (boass-tay- thahr) vyawn
bo Isa {boa I-sab / bag; stock market,
)
bota boa- tah / boot botas de esqui
( ) ;

stock exchange pocket-book, ;


ski boots
purse; ~ de hielo ice-bag; - de pa- botadura (boa-tah-dboo-rah /launch- )

pel paper bag ing


m pocket
bolsillo (boal-see-l y oa )
botanica (boa-fab-nee-kah / botany )

bolso m handbag; bag


[boat- soa )
bote boa- tay
( )
m
rowing-boat - a ;

bollo (boaVoa) m bun motor motor-boat


bomba boam- bah / pump bomb ~
( ) ; ;
botella (boa- fay-1 y ah / bottle )

de agua water pump — de gasoli- ;


boton (boa- toan) m
button; knob,
na petrol pump fuel pump Am ;
push-button; - del cuello collar
bombardear (boam-bahr-dhay-abr) v stud
bomb botones (boa-foa-nayss mpl bellboy )

bombear (boam-bay-abr) vpump boveda (boa- bhay-dhah / vault, arch )


; ; ;

boxear 32 buzon

boxear (boak-say-a/7/') v box hazy


boy a [boa-"/ ah) / buoy brutal (broo -tahl) adj brutal
braga [brah -gab / briefs pi panties ) ;
bruto [broo- toa )
adj gross
pi bucear [boo-xbay -ahr) vdive
bragueta [brab-gay-xab / fly )
bueno [bway-ooa adj good kind ) ;

branquia brahng-Vy ab / gill


( )
sound; bueno! well!
j

Brasil (brah -seel) m Brazil buey (bway ox )


m
brasileno (brah-see-/ay-noa )
adj Bra- bufanda [boo- fahn -dab / scarf )

zilian ;
m Brazilian buffet (boot -fayt) m buffet
/ breaststroke;
braza [brah- thah )
- de buhardilla (bwahr- dee-\ *ah )
/ attic
mariposa butterfly stroke buho [boo-oam owl )

brazo [brah-xboa arm del )


m ;
- arm- buitre (/wee-tray m vulture )

in-arm bujia [boo-khee-ab / sparking-plug )

brea bray- ah / tar


( )
bulbo [bool- bhoa light bulb )
m bulb ;

brecha [bray-chah / breach )


Bulgaria (bool-ya/7-rVah / Bulgaria )

bregar [bray -gahr) v labour bulgaro [bool- gah-roa adj Bulgarian )

brema [bray-vnab )
/ bream m Bulgarian
breve [bray- bhay adj brief ) ;
en - bulto [bool-xoa bulk )
m
soon bulla [boo- ivah )
/ fuss
brezal (bray -thahl) m moor buque [boo-kay m )
ship ;
vessel ;
- a
brezo [bray- thoa )
m heather motor launch; ~~ cisterna tanker;
brillante (bree-^a/w-tay )
adj brilliant - de guerra man-of-war; - velero
brillantina (bree-|yahn-ree-nah )
/ hair sailing-boat
cream burbuja (boor-600-khah / bubble )

brillar (bree-/yahr) vglow, *shine burdel [boor -dhayl) brothel m


brillo [bree-Woa )
m glow, gloss burdo [boor- dhoa adj coarse )

brincar (breeng-/ra/?r) vhop; skip burgues (boor-yayss) adj middle-


brindis [breen-deess )
m toast class, bourgeois
brisa [bree- sah )
/ breeze burla [boor- lah / mockery )

britanico (bree-fa/7-nee-koa )
adj Brit- burlarse de [boor-lahr-say mock )

ish ;
m Briton burocracia (boo-roa-/rra/7 -thyah / bu- )

brocha ( broa-chah )
/ brush ;
- de reaucracy
afeitar shaving-brush burro [boo- rroa ass, donkey )
m
broche (
broa-chay )
m brooch buscar [booss-kahr) v look for; look
up, *seek, search; hunt for; ir a -
#
broma [broa- mah /joke )

bronca broang-kah / row


( )
*get, pick up, fetch
bronce broan- thay
(
bronzfc de - )
m ;
busqueda (booss-kay-dhah / search )

bronze busto [booss- toa bust )


m
bronquitis broang -/ree-teess / bron-
( )
butaca (boo-ra/7-kah / armchair, easy )

chitis chair; stall; orchestra seat Am


brotar (broa-tahr) v bud buzon (boo- thoan) m pillar-box, let-
bruja [broo-k hah / witch )
ter-box ;
mailbox nAm
brujula (/?roo-khoo-lah ) / compass
brumoso (broo-moa-soa adj foggy )
- ;

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C cadaver (kab-dhah-bbayr corpse ) m
cadena (kab-dhay-uab / chain )

cadera (kab-dhay-rab / hip )

caballero (kah-bhah-^ay-roa )
m caducado (kah-dhoo-£a/?-dhoa )
adj ex-
gentleman knight ;
pired
caballitos (kah-bhah-^ee-toass )
mpl *caer(kah -ayr) v *fall; dejar - drop
merry-go-round cafe (kah -fay) m
coffee; public house
caballo (kah-6/7a/7-|yoa horse; ~ de )
m cafeina (kah-fay-ee-nah /caffeine )

carrera race-horse; ~ de vapor cafetera filtradora (kah-fay-fay-rah


horsepower \ee\-xrab-dhoa-rab )
percolator
cabana ( ka h bhah -n ah )
/ cabin, hut cafeteria (kah-fay-tay-ree-ah )
/ snack-
cabaret (kah-bhah-rayf) m cabaret bar, cafeteria
cabecear (kah-bhay-thay-aftr) vnod caida (kah-ee-dhah )
/ fall
cabeceo {kab-bbay-thay-oa nod )
m caja kah- khah
(
/ box crate pay-
) ; ;

cabello (kah- bhay-b oa) m hair; suavi- desk; - de carton carton ~ de ;

zante de conditioner
~~ caudales safe, vault; ~~ de cerillas
cabelludo (kah-bhay-^oo-dhoa adj )
match-box ~ de colores paint-
;

hairy box - de velocidades gear-box ~~


; ;

cabeza (kab-bhay-xbab f head; )


— de fuerte safe; - metalica canister
turco scapegoat dolor de ;
- head- cajero (kah- khay-r oa) cashier; — m
ache automatico cash dispenser, ATM
cabezudo (kah-bhay-f/?oo-dhoa )
adj cajon (kah- khoan) drawer m
head-strong cal (kahl / lime )

cabina (kah-d/?ee-nah / cabin booth; ) ;


calambre (kah-/a/?m-bray cramp )
m
- telefonica telephone booth calamidad kab-\ab-mee- dhahdh / dis-
( )

cable (te/7-bhlay cable )


m aster
cablegrafiar (kah-bhlay-grah-^a/7/') v calcetin (kahl-thay-feen) m sock
cable calcio (kahl-xWoa )
m calcium
cablegrama (kah-bhlay-c/raft-mah )
m calculadora (kahl-koo-lah-tf/7oa-rah )
/
cable calculator
cabo kah -bboa
[ )
m cape calcular (kab\-koo- lahr) v reckon, cal-
cabra (kah-bbrab )
f goat culate
cabritilla (kah-bhree-tee-|yah )
/ kid calculo (kahl-koo-\oa )
m calculation
cabron (kah -bhroan) goat m ~ biliar gallstone
cacahuate (kah-kah-wa/7-tay )
mMe calderilla (kahl-day-ree-|vah )
/petty
peanut cash
cacahuete (kab-kab-way-xay) pea- m calefaccion [kab-\ay-\abk- thYoan) /
nut heating
cacerola (kah-thay-roa-lah / saucepan )
calefactor (kah-lay-fahk-toar) heater m
cachear (kab-cbay-ahr) v search calendario (kah-layn- da h-r^oa cal- )
m
cachivache (kab-cbee- bhah -ebay in )
endar
junk *calentar (kah-layn-ra/jr) vwarm, heat
cada kah-dbab adj every, each
( ) ;
~ calidad (kah- lee- dhahdh) / quality; de
/ ;) ; ;

caliente 34 canadiense

primera ~ first-class waiter


caliente (kah-^ayfl-tay adj warm, hot )
camaron (kah-mah -roan) m shrimp
calif icado (kah-lee-fee-te/i-dhoa adj )
camastro (kah-ma/7ss-troa m bunk )

qualified cambiar (kabm-bYahr) v alter, change;


calina (kah-/ee-nah)
/ haze vary; exchange, switch; - de mar-
calinoso (kah-lee-noa-soa adj hazy )
cha change gear
calma [kahl- mah / calm )
cambio [kahni-W oa m alteration, )

calmante (kahl-ma/?n-tay )
m tranquil- turn exchange
change, variation ; ;

lizer, sedative exchange rate; oficina de - money


calmar(kahl -mahr) v calm down; cal- exchange
ma rse v calm down camel lo (kah-may-Woa camel )
m
calor (kah -loar) warmth, heat m caminar (kab-mee- nahr) v*go; hike
caloria (kah-loa-ree-ah )
/calorie caminata (kah-mee-/7a/?-tah / walk )

calorifero (kah-loa-ree-fay-roa )
m hot- camino (kah-mee-noa) m way; road;
water bottle a mitad de - halfway borde del ;

calumnia (kah-/oom-nVah / slander )


roadside - de bound for - en
; ;

calvinismo (kahl-bhee-neez-moa )
m obras road up; - principal main
Calvinism road
calvo (kahl- bhoa adj bald )
camion (kah -mYoan) m lorry; truck
calzada (kahl-tf?a/?-dhah / carriage- )
nAm
way, causeway drive ;
camioneta (kah-mvoa-nay-tah / van )

calzado (kahl-tf?a/?-dhoa footwear )


m camisa (kah-mee-sah / shirt )

calzoncillos (kahl-thoan-f/?ee-|yoass camiseta (kah-mee-say-tah / under- )

mpl pants pi, briefs pi drawers ,


shirt ;
vest
shorts plAm camison (kah-mee-soan) m nightdress
callado [kab- yah -dboa
adj silent )
campamento (kahm-pah-mayn-toa )
m
callarse (kab-IYahr-say v *be silent )
camp
calle (kah-Way) / street; road; ~~ late- campana (kahm-pa/?-nah / bell )

ral side-street; ~ mayor main street campanario (kahm-pah-na/M^oa )


m
callejon (kah-|Vay -khoan) m alley, steeple
lane; — sin salida cul-de-sac campana (kahm-pa/?-hah )
/ campaign
callo (kah-Woa )
m callus ;
com catre de ~~ camp-bed
cama (kah-mab ) / bed; — de tijera campeon (kahm-pay -oan) m cham-
camp-bed cot ;
nAm camas geme-;
pion
las twin beds ;
— y desayuno bed campesino (kahm-pay-sae -noa )
m
and breakfast peasant
camafeo (kah-mah-fey-oa m cameo )
camping (kahm-peeng )
m camping
camara kah -mab-rab / camera; ~ fo-
( )
camping
site,

tografica camera ca m po {kahm -poa )


m countryside,
camarada (kah-mah-ra/?-dhah )
m com- country ;
de aviacion air-
field ;
~~

rade field; -
de golf golf-course; - de
camarera (kah-mah-ray-rah )
/ waitress tenis tennis-court dia de - picnic ;

camarero (kah-mah-ray-roa )
m waiter; Canada (kah-nah -dhah) m Canada
steward jefe de camareros head-
;
canadiense (kah-nah-d/^ayn-say adj )
) )

canal 35 carcel

Canadian ;
m Canadian capacidad (kah-pah-thee- dhahdh) / ca-
canal (kah-nahl) m canal; channel; pacity
Canal de la Mancha English Chan- capataz (kah-pah-ra/u/?) foreman m
nel capaz (kah-pahth) adj able; capable;
canario (kah-/7a/7-i-yoa canary )
m *ser - de *be able to; qualify
cancelacion (kahn-thay-lah- / ca pel Ian (kah-pay-^a/w) m chaplain
cancellation capilla (kah-pee-l*ah )
/ chapel
cancelar kahn-thay- lahr) v cancel
(
capital (kah-p ee-tahl) m capital; adj
cancer kahn- thayr
(
cancer )
m capital
cancion (kahn -thYoan) / song capitalismo (kah-pee-tah-/eez-moa )
m
cancha (kahn-chah / tennis-court capitalism
candado (kahn-cte/?-dhoa padlock ) m capitan (kah-p ee-tahn) captain m
candela (kahn-ctey-lah /candle )
capitulacion (kah-pee-too-lah-r/^oa/i) /
candelabro (kahn -day- /a/7-bhroa m )
capitulation
candelabrum capitulo (kah-pee-too-loa) chapter m
candidato (kahn-dee-dhah-\oa ) m can- capo (kah -poa) m
bonnet; hood nAm
didate capricho (kah-pree-choa )
m fancy,
canela (kah-nay-lah / cinnamon )
whim
cangrejo (kahng-pray-khoa crab )
m capsula (kahp-soo-\ah / capsule )

canguro (kahng-poo-roa kangaroo )


m captura (kahp-roo-rah / capture )

canica (kah-nae-kah / marble )


capturar (kahp-too-raA?r) v capture
canoa (kah-noa-ah / canoe )
capucha (kah-poo-chah / hood )

cansancio (kahn-sa/w-thVoa fatigue )


m capullo (kah-poo-l v oa bud )
m
cansar (kahn-sa/7r) vtire; cansado caqui (kah-kee )
m
khaki
tired,weary cara (kah -rah) f face
cantadora (kahn-xah-dhoa-rah / singer )
caracol (kah-rah -koal) m snail; ~ ma-
cantante (kahn-tahn-xay) singer m rino winkle
cantar (kahn-tahr) v *sing caracter (kah-rahk-xayr )
m character
cantaro (kahn-xah-roa pitcher; jug )
m caracteristica (kah-rahk-tay-reess-tee-
cantera (kahn-ray-rah / quarry )
kah )
/ characteristic, feature; quali-
cantidad kahn -tee- dhahdh) / amount,
( ty
quantity number lot
; ;
caracteristico (kah-rahk-tay-reess-tee-
cantina (kahn-fee-nah / canteen fMe ) ;
koa adj typical, characteristic
)

saloon caracterizar (kah-rahk-tay-ree- thahr) v


canto (kahn- toa singing; edge )
m characterize, mark
cana (kah-hah ) f cane; - de pescar caramelo (kah-rah- mayAoa )
w cara-
fishing rod mel, toffee, sweet
Canada (kah-hah-6hah / glen )
caravana (kah-rah- bhah-nah f cara- )

canamo (kah-hah-moa )
m hemp van trailer nAm
;

canon (kah-hoan) m gun; gorge carbon (kahr -bhoan) m coal — de le- ;

caos kah-oass
( )
m chaos na charcoal
caotico (kah-oa-tee-koa )
adj chaotic carburador (kahr-bhoo-rah -dhoar) m
capa (kah-pah / cloak, cape; layer, carburettor
deposit carcel (kahr- thayl )
/jail, gaol
) ) ;; ;

carcelero 36 Castellano

carcelero (kahr-thay-/ay-roa 777 jailer ) dacion letter of recommendation


cardenal (kahr-dhay-ra/7 /) cardinal m - de vinos wine-list; - marina
cardinal (kahr-dhee-na/7 /) adj cardinal chart
cardo (kahr- dhoa 777 thistle ) cartel (kahr- tayl) m poster, placard
*carecer (kah - ray -thayr) vlack carter (kahr-xayr 77? crankcase
carencia (kah-rayn-\Mab / want, )
cartera (kahr-fay-rah )
/ bag; satchel;
shortage wallet
carga (kahr-$ ah / charge; cargo, )
cartero (kahr-fay-roa 777 postman )

freight, load batch ;


cartilago (kahr-fee-lah-goa carti- )
m
cargar (kahr-gahr) v charge; load lage
cargo (kahr-goa office; freight )
m carton (kahr -toan) m cardboard; car-
cari (kah-ree 777 curry )
ton de - cardboard
;

caridad kah-ree- dhahdh) / charity


(
cartucho (kahr-foo-choa m cartridge )

carillon (kah-r ee-Poa/i) m chimes pi casa (kah-sah / house; home; a -


)

carino (kah-ree-hoa affection; pet )


m home; ama de - housewife; - de
carinoso kah-ree- hoa-soa adj affec-
( )
campo cottage; - de correos post-
tionate office; - del parroco vicarage; -
carmesi (kahr-may-see) adj crimson de pisos block of flats; apartment
carnaval (kahr-nah-bhahl) carnival m house Am - de reposo rest-home
;

carne kahr-nay f meat flesh - de


( ) ; ;
- flotante houseboat - senorial ;

cerdo pork; - de gallina goose- manor-house en - at home in- ; ;

flesh ;
- de ternera veal ;
- de va- doors, indoor, home gobierno de ;

ca beef la - housekeeping
carnero (kahr- nay -roa mutton )
m casarse (kah-sa/?r-say v marry )

carnicero (kahr- nee- thay-roa butch- )


m cascada (kahss-/ra/?-dhah / waterfall )

er cascanueces (kahss-kah-nivay-thayss )

caro (kah-roa adj expensive, dear


)
/77 nutcrackers pi

carpa kahr-pah / carp


(
cascara (/ra/?ss-kah-rah / shell skin ) ;

carpintero (kahr-peen-fay-roa car- )


m - de nuez nutshell
penter casco (kahss-koa helmet hoof )
m ;

carrera (kah-rray-rah )
/ career; race; casero (kah-say-roa adj home-made )

~~ de caballos horserace pista pa- ;


casi (kah- see )
adv almost, nearly
ra carreras race-track casimir (kah-see-meer) cashmere m
carretera (kah-rray-ray-rah / highway )
casino (kah-see-noa casino )
m
carretilla (kah-rray- fee-1 yah / wheel- )
caso kah-soa( )
m
event case in- ; ;

barrow stance; - de urgencia emergency;


carro (kah-noa cart car;
)
m ;
mMe - en - de in case of en ningun - by ;

de gitanos caravan no means; en tal - then en todo ;

carroceria (kah-rroa-thay-ree-ah ) / - at any rate, anyway


coachwork caspa (/ra/7ss-pah / dandruff )

carroza (kah-rroa-thah /coach )


casquillo (kahss-/ree-|yoa )
m socket
carta (kahr-\ah / map; letter; ~ cer-
)
castana (kahss-tah-hah /chestnut )

tificada registered letter; - de cre- Castellano (kahss-tay-/ Ka/7-noa) adj


dito letter of credit ;
- de recomen- Castilian; m Castilian
; ;

castigar 37 centro

castigar (kahss-xee-gahr) v punish chives pi


castigo (kahss-ree-goa ) penalty, m cebra thay-bbrab / zebra
( )

punishment ceder (thay -dhayr) v indulge, *give in


castillo (kahss-ree-l y oa )
m castle *
cegar (thay -gahr) v blind
casto (kahss-xoa adj chaste; pure )
ceja thay-kbab
( ) /eyebrow
castor (kahss- toar) beaver m celda thayI -dab / cell
( )

por casualidad (poar kah-swah-lee- celebracion (thay-lay-bhrah -thYoan) f


dhahdh by chance ) celebration
catacumba (kah-tah-/room-bah )
/ cata- celebrar [xbay-\ay- bhrahr) v celebrate
comb celebre thay-\ay-bbray adj famous
( )

catalogo (kah-ra/?-loa-goa )
m cata- celebridad {xbay-\ay-bbree-dhahdh) /
logue celebrity
catarro (kah-fa/7-rroa catarrh )
m celeste thay- layss- tay adj heavenly
( )

catastrofe (kah-ra/7ss-troa-fay / disas- )


celibato (thay-lee-b/73/7-toa celibacy ) m
ter, catastrophe, calamity celo thay- loa
(
zeal, diligence ce-
)
m ;

catedral (kah-tay -dhrahl) / cathedral os jealousy


I

catedratico (kab-xay-dhrah-xee-koa )
m celofan (thay-loa -fahn) ceUophane m
professor celoso (thay-/oa-soa adj zealous, dili- )

categoria (kah-tay-goa-ree-ah / cat- )


gent ;
envious, jealous
egory celula (thay-\oo-lah )
/ cell
catolico (kah-foa-lee-koa adj catholic. )
cementerio (thay-mayn-fay-r y oa )
m
Roman Catholic churchyard, graveyard, cemetery
catorce (kab-toar-xbay num fourteen )
cemento (xbay- mayn-xoa cement )
m
catorceno (kab-xoar- thay- noa) num cena (
thay-nab ) / dinner, supper
fourteenth cenar (thay- nahr) v dine, *eat
caucho {kou-choa ) m rubber cenicero (xbay -nee- thay-roa )
m ashtray
causa kou-sab f cause, reason case
( ) ;
cenit (thay -neet) m zenith
lawsuit a - de because of, on ac-
;
ceniza (thay-nee-thah ) / ash
count of, for, owing to censura (thayn-soo-rah )
/ censorship
causar (kou-sahr) v cause centelleante (thayn-tay-l y ay-a/7A7-tay )

cautela (kou-raHah / caution )


adj sparkling
cautivar (kou-tee-6/?3/?r) v fascinate centigrado (thayn-ree-grah-dhoa adj )

cavar (kah- bhahr) v *dig centigrade


caviar Wah-bhYahr
(
caviar )
m centimetro (thayn-ree-may-troa ) m
cavidad kab-bbee-dhahdh / cavity
( )
centimetre tape-measure ;

caza kah-xbab f chase, hunt game


( ) ;
central (xbayn-trahl) adj central; cen-
apeadero de ~~ lodge tral electrica power-station; cen-
cazador (kab-xbab-dhoar) hunter m tral telefonica telephone exchange
cazar [kab-thahr) vhunt; chase; - en centralizar (xbayn-xrab-\ee-thahr) v
vedado poach centralize
cebada thay- bhah -d hah / barley
( )
centro thayn-xroa (
centre - co- )
m ;

cebo thay- bhoa m bait


( )
mercial shopping centre - de la ;

cebolla {xbay-bhoa-Wab / onion )


ciudad town centre; - de recreo
cebollino (thay- bhoa -/^ee-noa )
m recreation centre
) ; ;

cepillar 38 cinturon

cepillar (thay-p ee-l yahr) v brush cesta thayss-xah / basket


( )

cepillo (thay-pee-l y oa )
m brush; ~ de cesto ( thayss- toa hamper; - para )
m
dientes toothbrush; - de la ropa papeles wastepaper-basket
clothes-brush; ~ para el cabello cicatriz(thee-kah- freer/?) /scar
hairbrush; ~ para las unas nail- ciclista (thee-/r/eess-tah )
m cychst
brush ciclo (
thee- kloa )
m cycle
cera thay-xab / wax
( )
ciego Way-goa ( )
adj blind
ceramica (thay-ra/7-mee-kah / ceram- ) cielo thYayAoa
( )
m heaven ;
sky ;
- ra-
icspi crockery, pottery
;
so ceihng
cerca thayr-kab f fence
( )
ciencia (thYayn-xMab )
/ science
cerca de thayr-kab day near, by
( ) ;
al- cienti'fico (thyayn-/ee-fee-koa )
adj
most scientific ;
m scientist
cercano thayr- /ra/?-noa adj close,
( ) ciento thYayn-xoa ( )
num hundred por ;

nearby, near ~ percent


cercar (thayr -kahr) v encircle, sur- cierre (Way-nay )
m fastener; - re-
round lampago zipper
cerdo thayr-dboa
( )
m pig adj certain por
cierto ( thYayr- toa ) ;
~
cereales (thay-ray-a/?-layss mpl com )
indeed
cerebro (thay-ray-bhroa brain )
m ciervo thYayr- bhoa (
deer )
m
conmocion cerebral concussion cifra (thee-Uab / number, figure )

ceremonia (thay-ray-moa-n y ah /cer- )


cigarrillo (thee-gah-rree-iyoa )
m ciga-
emony rette
cereza (xbay-ray-xbab / cherry )
cigiiena (thee-gway-hah )
/ stork
cerilla (thay-ree-iyah / match )
cigiienal (thee-gway-r?a/7/) m crank-
cerillo (thay-ree-|yoa mMe match ) shaft
cero thay- roa
(
zero, nought)
m cilindro (thee-/een-droa )
m cylinder;
cerradura (thay-rrah-ctf?oo-rah / lock; )
culata del - cylinder head
ojo de la ~ keyhole cima (
r/?ee-mah ) / top, summit ;
hill-

*cerrar (xbay-rrahr) v close, *shut; top


fasten turn off - con Have lock
; ;
cine (theengk )
m zinc
cerrojo (xbay-rroa-kboa )
m bolt cincel (th eeu-thayl) m chisel
certification (thayr-tee-fee-kah-f/^oa/?) cinco theeng- koa num five
( )

/certificate cincuenta theeng- kwayn-xab


( )
num fif-

certificado (thayr-tee-fee-£a/?-dhoa )
m ty
certificate; ~ de salud health cer- cine thee-n ay
( )
m pictures
tificate cinematografo (thee-nay-mah-roa-grah-
certificar (thayr-tee-fee-/ra/7/-) v register foa m cinema
)

cervato (thayr- bhah -toa fawn )


m cinta theen-xab / ribbon, tape; - ad-
( )

cerveceria (thayr-bhay-thay-ree-ah / )
hesiva scotch tape, adhesive tape
brewery ~~ de goma elastic band ~ metrica ;

cerveza thayr- bhay-xbab / beer; ale


(
tape-measure
cesar (thay -sahr) v cease, quit, stop, cintura (theen-roo-rah / waist )

discontinue cinturon (theen- too -roan) belt; by- m


cesped (
r/?ayss- paydh )
m lawn ;
grass pass; - de seguridad seat-belt
) ) ;; )) ; )

cipo 39 cochinillo

cipo thee- poa


( )
m milepost assort, sort, arrange
circo theer- koa
( )
m circus clausula (/r/oty-soo-lah / clause )

*circuir (\heer-kweer) v encircle clavar (V\ah-bhahr) vpin


circulacion (theer-koo-lah-r/? y o3A7) / clavicembalo (klah-bhee-f/ra/m-bah-
circulation loa )
m harpsichord
circular theer- koo-lahr) v circulate
( clavicula (klah-Mee-koo-lah) /collar-
circulo (f/)eer-koo-loa )
m circle, ring; bone
club clavo (klah- bhoa )
m nail
circundante (theer-koon-da/?n-tay adj )
clemencia (klay-mavn-th y ah /mercy )

surrounding clerigo (klay- ree-goa ) m clergyman,


circundar theer- koon-dahr) v circle
( minister
circunstancia theer- koons-fa/v7-th y ah ( client, customer
cliente (k/yayn- tay )
m
/circumstance, condition clima (klee- mah chmate )
m
ciruela (thee-rway-\ah ) / plum; — pa- climatizado (klee-mah-tee-f/73/7-dhoa
sa prune adj air-conditioned
cirujano (thee-roo-/r/73/7-noa )
m sur- clinica (klee- nee-kah) /clinic
geon cloro (kloa- roa )
m chlorine
cisne theez- nay
( )
m swan club de yates yacht-club
cistitis (theess-fee-teess / cystitis )
coagularse (koa-ah-goo'/a^-say )
v co-
cita (
thee-tah )
/ date, appointment agulate
quotation cobarde (koa-bhahr-dhay adj coward- )

citation (thee-tah- thyoan) / summons ly m


coward
;

v quote
citar (th ee-tahr) cobertizo (koa-bhayr-fee-thoa m shed
)

ciudad (tWoo- dhahdh) f city, town cobrador (koa-bhrah -dhoar) m conduc-


ciudadania (th y oo-dhah-dhah-A7 ee-ah )
/ tor
citizenship cobrar (koa-bhrahr) vcash
ciudadano (tWoo-dhah-dhah-noa )
m cobre (koa- bhray copper, brass )
m
citizen cobres mpl brassware
civico f/?ee-bhee-koa
(
)
adj civic coca in a (koa-kah-ee-nah / cocaine )

civil (th ee-bheel) adj civilian, civil cocina (koa-r/?ee-nah / kitchen cook- ) ;

civilization (thee-bhee-lee-thah-f/j^oan er, stove - de gas gas cooker;

/civilization cocinar (koa-thee-na/?/-) vcook


civilizado (thee-bhee-lee-r/73/7-dhoa cocinero (koa-thee-nay-roa cook )
m
adj civilized coco koa- koa (
coconut )
m
claridad (k\ah-ree- dhahdh) / clarity cocodrilo (koa-koa-d/vee-l y oa )
m
clarificar (k\ah-ree-iee-kahr) v clarify crocodile
claro klah-roa adj clear; plain, dis-
( )
coctel koak- tayl ( )
m cocktail
tinct ;
serene, bright ;
m clearing coche (koa-chay )
m car; carriage; ~
clase (klah-say sort form / class ; ;
cama sleeping-car; ~ comedor
classroom; - media
middle class; dining-car; - de carreras sports-
- turista tourist class; de primera car; - Pullman Pullman
- first-rate toda - de all sorts of
;
cochecillo (koa-chay-f/?ee-l y oa )
m
clasico (klah-see-koa adj classical )
pram baby ;
carriage Am
clasificar (klah-see-fee-Zra/^) v classify. cochinillo (koa-chee-nee-l y oa )
m piglet
l

codicia 40 comedia

codicia (koa- dhee-\M ah / greed )


colina (koa-/ee-nah ) / hill
codicioso koa-dhee- thyoa-soa adj ( )
colision (koa-l ee-s yoan) /colhsion
greedy colmena (koal-may-nah / beehive )

codigo (
/roa-dhee-goa )
m code ;
- colmo (koal-moa 777 height )

postal zip code Am colocar (koa-loa -kahr) v *lay, place,


codo koa -dhoa
( )
m elbow *put
codorniz (koa-dhoar-neef/?) /quail Colombia (koa- loam -bv ah / Colombia )

coger(koa -khayr) v*catch; *take; lle- colombiano (koa-\oam-b yah-noa &dj )

gar a ~ *catch Colombian ;


m Colombian
coherencia (koa-ay-rayn-thYah / co- )
colonia (koa-/oa-nYah / colony; - ve- )

herence raniega holiday camp


cohete (koa-ay-tay )
m rocket color (koa -/oar) 777 colour; - de agua-
coincidencia (koa-een-th ee-dhayn- da water-colour de - coloured ;

thvah) /concurrence Colorado (koa-loa-ra/?-dhoa adj col- )

coincidir (koa-een-thee-c//7eer) v co- ourful


incide colorante (koa-loa- rahn-xay )
m colour-
cojear (koa-khay-a/?r) vlimp ant
cojo koa- khoa adj lame
( )
colorete (koa-loa-ray-tay )
777 rouge
col (koal )
777 cabbage; - de Bruselas columna (koa-/oom-nah )
/column, pil-
sprouts pi lar; - del volante steering-column
cola (koa-\ah ) / queue, file, line; tail; columpiarse (koa- loom -p yahr-say v )

gum, glue ;
*
hacer - queue *swing
colaboracion koa-lah-bhoa-rah -th yoan ( )
columpio (koa-/oom-pYoa 777 swing; )

/co-operation seesaw
colcha (koal-chah / counterpane, )
collar (koa- yahr) 777 beads pi neck- ,

quilt lace ;
collar
colchon koa\-choan ( )
m mattress coma (koa- mah )
/ comma ;
m coma
coleccion (koa-layk -thYoan) / collec- comadrona (koa-mah-dhroa-nah )
/
tion ;
~~ de arte art collection midwife
coleccionar (koa -\ayk-\h y oa- na hr) v comandante (koa-mahn-c/a/w-tay )
777

gather commander captain ;

coleccionista (koa-layk-thYoa-f?eess- comarca (koa-mahr-kah / district )

tah )
777 collector comba (
koam- bah )
/ bend
colectivo koa-layk- fee-bhoa ( )
adj col- combate (koam-6a/?-tay )
m combat,
lective battle, struggle, fight ;
- de boxeo
colector (koa-layk- roar) 777 collector boxing match
colega (koa-/ay-gah 777 colleague )
combatir (koam-bah-reer) v combat,
colegio koa-lay-kh y oa 777 college
( )
battle, *fight
colera (koa- lay-rah / anger, passion, )
combinacion (koam-bee-nah-r/)Yoan) /
temper combination ;
slip
colerico (koa-/ay-ree-koa )
adj hot-tem- combinar v combine
(koam-bee-A7a/7r)
pered combustible (koam-booss-fee-bhlay m )
#
colgar (koa\-gahr) v *hang fuel ;
— liquido fuel oil

coliflor (koa -lee -//oar) /cauliflower comedia (koa-may-dh y ah )


/ comedy;
) )

comediante 41 compilar

- musical musical ~ as well as; - maximo at most; ~


comediante (koa-may-d/^a/w-tay )
m si as if

comedian como (koa -moa adv how )

comedor (koa-may-d^oar) m dining- comoda (/roa-moa-dhah /chest )


of
room; - de gala banqueting-hall drawers bureau ;
nAm
comentar (koa-mayn-ra/?r) v comment comodidad (koa-moa-dhee-d/7a/?d/?) /
comentario (koa-mayn-fa/7-rVoa m ) comfort, leisure
comment comodo (/roa-moa-dhoa )
adj conveni-
* comenzar (koa-mayn- thahr) v com- ent, easy
mence. * begin compacto (koam-paM-toa adj com- )

comer (koa -mayr) v *eat pact


comercial (koa-mayr -thyahl) adj com- compadecerse de (koam-pah-dhay-
mercial thayr-say )
pity
comerciante koa-mayr- thYahn-\ay
(
)
m companero (koam-pah-nay-roa )
777

merchant; trader, dealer; - a por I companion ;


associate ;
- de clase
menor retailer class-mate
comerciar koa-mayr- thyahr) v trade
( compania (koam-pah-dee-ah / com- )

comercio (koa-mayr-thvoa com- )


w pany society ;

merce, trade, business; - al por comparacion (koam-pah-rah -thyoan) f


menor retail trade comparison
comestible (koa-mayss-fee-bhlay adj )
comparar (koam-pah-ra/?r) v compare
edible compartimento (koam-pahr-t ee-mayn-
comestibles (koa-mayss-tee-bhlayss toa 777 compartment; - para fuma-
)

mpl groceries pl\ tienda de - finos dores smoking-compartment


delicatessen compartir (koam-pahr-feer) v share
cometer koa may- tayr) v commit
(
- compasion (koam-pah-s^oa/7) / sym-
comico (foa-mee-koa adj comic, fun- )
pathy
ny m comedian entertainer
; ; compasivo (koam-pah-see-bhoa adj )

comida (koa-mee-dhah / food; meal; )


sympathetic
- principal dinner compatriota (koam-pah-f/^oa-tah )
m
comidilla (koa-mee-d/7ee-l y ah )
/ hob- countryman
by-horse compeler (koam-pay -layr) v compel
comienzo (koa-m yayr?-thoa )
m begin- compensation koam-payn-sah -thyoan (

ning, start /compensation


comillas (koa-mee-ivahss )
fpl quota- compensar (koam-payn-sa/?r) v com-
tion marks pensate *make good;

comisaria (koa-mee-sah-ree-ah )
/po- competencia koam-pay- tayn-\Mah) f
(

lice-station competition, rivalry; capacity


comision / commit-
(koa-m ee-s y oan) competente ( koam-pay- tayn-xay adj )

tee, commission expert, qualified


comite (koa-m ee-tay) committee m competidor (koam-pay -xee-dhoar) m
comitiva (koa-mee-fee-bhah / pro- )
competitor, rival
#
cession competir (koam-pay- rear) v compete
como (
koa- moa )
adv as, like, like : asi compilar (koam-pee-/a/?r) v compile
) ; ) )

complacer 42 concurrido
*
complacer (koam-plah- r/?ayr) v comun (koa- moon) adj common; or-
please ;
*give satisfaction dinary; en — joint
complejo (koam-p/ay-khoa adj com- ) comuna (koa-moo-nah / commune )

plex complex
;
m comunicacion (koa-moo-nee-kah-
completamente (koam-play-tah -mayn- thyoan / communication
tay adv completely, quite
) comunicado (koa-moo-nee-/ra/7-dhoa
completar (koam-play-te/ v com- 7 /') m communique, information
plete ;
fill in ;
fill out Am comunicar (koa-moo-nee-fca/)r) v com-
completo (koam-p/ay-toa )
adj com- municate, inform
plete ;
whole, total, utter ;
full up comunidad (koa-moo-nee- dhahdh) /
complicado (koam-plee-/ra/7-dhoa )
adj congregation
complicated comunismo (koa-moo-neez-moa )
m
complice {koam- plee-thay )
m access- communism
ary comunista (koa-moo-neess-tah*) m
complot (koam -p/oaf) m plot communist
*componer (koam-poa-nay/') v com- con (koan prep with by
) ;

pose *concebir (koan-thay-Meer) v con-


comportarse (koam-poar-fa^r-say )
v ceive
behave, act conceder [koao-xhay -dhayr) v extend,
composition (koam-poa-s ee-thyoan) f grant award
;

composition essay ; concentration (koan-thayn-trah-


compositor (koam-poa-s ee-toar) m thyoan f concentration
)

composer concentrarse (koan-thayn-fra/)r-say v )

*
compra koam- prah / purchase
( ) ;
ir concentrate
de compras shop concepcion (koan-thayp-f/^oan) / con-
comprador (koam-prah-^oar) m pur- ception
chaser, buyer concepto (koan- thayp-xoa )
m idea
comprar (koam-pra/7r) v purchase, *concernir koan -thayr- near) v touch,
(

*buy concern concerniente a concern-


;

comprender (koam-prayn -dayr) v * un- ing


derstand; *see, *take; comprise, concesion (koan-thay-s^oan) /con-
contain cession
comprension (koam-prayn -s^oa/?) m conciencia (koan- thy ayn-W ah /con- )

understanding science consciousness


;

comprobante (koam- proa -bhahn-xay concierto (koan- thy ayr-xoa concert )


m
*
m voucher conciso (koan-r/7ee-soa adj concise )

com probar (koam -proa- bhahr) v *concluir (koang-/r/iveer) v conclude


ascertain, diagnose, establish, note conclusion (koang-kloo-s^oan) /con-
prove clusion issue, ending
;

comprometerse (koam-proa-may -tayr- *concordar (koang-koar -dhahr) v agree


say) v engage concreto (koang-/rray-toa adj concrete )

compromiso (koam- proa -mea-soa )


m concupiscencia (koang-koo-pee- f/>ayn-
compromise engagement ;
thvah) / lust
compuerta (koam- pwayr-xah )
/’sluice concurrido (koang-koo-rree-dhoa adj )
concurrir 43 conjeturar

busy trust,confidence; indigno de - un-


concurrir (koang-koo-rreer) v coin- trustworthy
cide concur
;
confiar (koan-Z^r) v commit; - en
concurso (koang-foor-soa ) m competi- trust
tion, contest ;
quiz confidencial (koan-fee-dhayn-r/?^/?/)
concha {koan-chah / shell; sea-shell )
adj confidential
condado (koan- dah -dhoa county )
m confirmation (koan-feer-mah- th y oan) f
conde (koan-6ay m count, earl )
confirmation
condena (koan-day-nah / conviction )
confirmar (koan-ieer-mahr) v confirm,
condenado (koan-day-na/7-dhoa )
m acknowledge
convict confiscar (koan-feess- kahr) v confis-
condesa (koan-day-sah )
/ countess cate, impound
condition (koan-d ee-th y oan) / condi- confiteria (koan-fee-tay-ree-ah )
/
tion, term sweetshop
condicional (koan-dee-thvoa-na/?/) adj confitero (koan -fee- fay-roa ) m confec-
conditional tioner
condimentado (
koan -dee- mayn- fa/?- confitura (koan -fee- foo-rah )
/ marma-
dhoa )
adj spiced lade
*conducir (koan-doo-f/7eer) v *lead, conflicto (koan-//ee/r-toa )
m conflict
carry, conduct * drive ;
conforme ( koan- foar- may )
adj alike ;
in
conducta (koan-doo/r-tah / behaviour, )
agreement; - a according to, in
conduct agreement with
conducto (koan-doo/r-toa pipe )
m conformidad (koan-foar -mee-dhahdh) f
conductor koan -dook- roar)
(
driver; m agreement
mMe conductor contort koan- foart)
(
m
comfort
conectar (koa-nayk- tahr) v connect confortable koan-foar- fa/ -bhlay) adj
( 7

conejo (koa-nay-khoa rabbit; co- )


m comfortable cosy ;

nejillo de Indias guinea-pig confundir koan -foon- deer) v *mis-


(

conexion (koa-nayk -s y oan) / connec- take, confuse


tion confusion (koan-foo -s y oan) /confu-
confeccionado (koan-fayk-thyoa-oa/7- sion disturbance
;

dhoa adj ready-made


) confuso (koan-foo-soa adj confused
)

confederation (koan-fay-day-rah- congelado (koang-khay-/a/?-dhoa adj )

thyoan) f union frozen; alimento — frozen food


conferencia (koan-fay-rayo-thyah / )
congelador (koang-khay-lah-G^oar) m
conference; lecture; — interurbana deep-freeze
trunk-call congelar (koang-khay-/a/7r) v *freeze
*
confesarse (koan -fay- sa/7r-say )
v con- congestion (koang-khayss-^oar?) /jam
fess congregation (koang-gray-gah -th y oan)
confesion (koan-fay -s y oan) / con- /congregation
fession congreso (koang-^ray-soa )
m congress
confiable (koan-^a/?-bhlay ) adj trust- conjetura (koang-khay-foo-rah / guess )

worthy conjeturar (koang-khay-too-ra/?/') v


confianza (koan-^a/w-thah )
/ faith, guess
)) ) )

conjuration 44 consumidor

conjuration (koang-khoo-rah-f/^oar?) / rYoa )


m
music academy
plot considerable (koan-see-dhay-ra/7-bhlay
conmemoracion (koan-may-moa-rah- adj considerable
thyoan f commemoration
)
consideration koan-see-dhay-rah- (

conmovedor (koan-moa-bhay-d/?oa/') thYoan) / consideration


adj touching considerado (koan-see-dhay-ra/?-dhoa
*conmover {kosn-moa- bhayr) vmove adj considerate
connotation (koan-noa-tah-f^oar?) / considerando (koan-see-dhay-ra/w-
connotation doa prep considering
)

*conocer (koa-noa- thayr) v *know considerar (koan-see-dhay-ra/?r) v re-


conocido koa-noa- thee-dhoa
( ac- )
m gard, consider; * think over; count,
quaintance reckon
conocimiento koa-noa -thee- mYayn- ( consigna (koan-see^-nah / left )
lug-
toa)
m
knowledge gage office
conquista (koang-teess-tah / con- )
por consiguiente (poar koan-see- gYayn-
quest, capture tay consequently
)

conquistador (koang-keess-tah-tf/joa/-) consist ir en koan -seess- teer) consist


(

m conqueror of
conquistar (koang-keess-fa/?r) v con- *consolar (koan-soa- lahr) v comfort
quer, capture consorcio (koan-soar-thvoa con- )
m
consciente (koan- thYayn-tay adj con- )
cern
scious, aware conspirar (koans-pee- rahr) v conspire
consecuencia (koan -say- kwayn-xWah constante (koans-fa/v7-tay adj even, )

/consequence, result; issue constant ;


steadfast
*conseguir (koan-say-geer) v *get; constar de (koans-fa^) consist of
*make, obtain constitution (koans-tee-too- thYoan) f
consejero (koan -say- khay-roa coun- )
m constitution
sellor ;
councillor *
constituir (koans-tee- tweer) v consti-
consejo (koan-say-khoa advice, )
m tute ;
represent
counsel council, board
;
construction (koans-trook- thYoan) f
consentimiento (koan-sayn-t ee-mYayn- construction
toa)
m
consent approval ;
*construir (koans- trweer) v construct,
*consentir koan -sayn- rear) v agree,
(
*build
consent consuelo (koan-sway-loa comfort )
m
conserje (koan-sayr-khay )
m conci- consul koan-soo\ (
consul )
m
erge, janitor consulado (koan-soo-/a/7-dhoa )
m
conservation koan-sayr-bhah- thYoan
( consulate
/preservation consulta (koan-soo/-tah )
/consulta-
conservador (koan-sayr-bhah-c//?oar) tion
adj conservative consultar (koan-sool-fa/?r) v consult
conservar (koan-sayr -bhahr) v preserve consultorio (koan-sool-foa-rVoa )
m
conservas (koan-sayr-bhahss fp! )
surgery
tinned food consumidor (koan-soo-mee- dhoar) m
conservatorio (koan-sayr-bhah- toa- consumer
; ; ;

consumir 45 convento

consumir (koan-soo-meer) v use up contrabandear (koan-trah-bhahn-day-


contacto (koan-faM-toa contact )
m ahr) v smuggle
touch *contradecir (koan -trah -dhay-r^ear) v
contador (koan-tah -dhoar) meter m contradict
contagioso (koan-tah-M^oa-soa adj )
contradictorio (koan-trah-dheek-toa-
infectious, contagious r*oa adj contradictory
)

contamination (koan-tah -mee-nah- contrahecho (koan-trah-ay-choa adj )

thY oan f pollution


)
deformed
*
contar koan- tahr) v count
( ;
relate, contralto (koan-trahl-xoa alto )
m
-
con rely on
* tell; contra rio koan- trah -r*oa adj oppo-
( )

contemplar (koan-taym-p/a/ /') v con- 7 site, contrary contrary, reverse


;
m
template a — on the contrary
I

contemporaneo (koan-taym-poa-ra/j- contraste (koan- trahss-xay contrast )


m
nay-oa ) adj contemporary ;
m con- contratiempo koan -trah -f^aym-poa ( )
m
temporary misfortune
contenedor (koan-tay-nay -dhoar) m contratista (koan-trah- teess- tah ) m
container contractor
#
contener (koan-xay-nayr) v contain contrato koan- trah -toa
(
agreement, )
m
restrain contract
contenido (koan-tay-nae-dhoa con- )
m contribution (koan-tree-bhoo -thyoan) f
tents pi contribution
contentar (koan-xayn- tahr) v satisfy *contribuir (koan-xree-bhweer) v con-
contento (koan-rayn-toa adj happy, ) tribute
glad, content, joyful; pleased contrincante (koan-treeng- kahn-Xay )
m
contestar (koan-tayss-fa/7/') v answer opponent
contienda (koan-f^ayn-dah / dispute )
control koan- troal)
(
m inspection, con-
contiguo (koan-ree-gwoa adj neigh- )
trol
bouring controlar (koan-xroa- lahr) v check,
continental (koan-tee-nayn -tahl) adj control
continental controvertible (koan-troa-bhayr-fee-
continente (koan-xee- nayn-xay )
m con- bhlay adj controversial
)

tinent controvertido (koan-troa-bhayr-tee-


continuation (koan-tee-nwah -thyoan) f dhoa adj controversial
)

sequel convencer (koam-bayn-r/7ayr) v con-


continuamente koan-tee-nwah -mayn-
(
vince, persuade ;
convict
tay a dv all the time, continually
)
convencimiento (koam-bayn-thee-
continuar (koan -tee- mva/7r) v *go on, mYayn- toa )
m conviction
*go ahead carry on, continue,
;
conveniente (koam-bay-/7 yayrMay )
adj
*keep on; *keep adequate, proper convenient ;

continuo (koan-ree-nwoa adj continu- ) convenio (koam-bay-nvoa settle- ) m


ous, continual ment
contorno (koan-toar-noa outhne, )
m *convenir (koam-bay-neer) vagree;
contour fit, suit
contra koan-trah prep against, versus
( ) convento (koam- bayn -toa ) m cloister,
) ; ; ; ;;

conversacion 46 corrupcion

convent nunnery
; tension cord; - flexible flex
conversacion (koam-bayr-sah-tfj^oan) / cornamenta (koar -nah- mayn-xah )
f
conversation, talk, discussion antlers pi
*convertir (koam-bayr-teer) v convert corneja (koar-nay-khah / crow )

*
convert irse en turn into coro (koa-roa choir )
m
conviccion (koam-beek -thyoan) / per- corona (koa-roa-nah / crown )

suasion coronar (koa-roa -nahr) v crown


convidar (koam-bee- dhahr) v invite coronet (koa-roa -/7ay/) colonel m
convulsion koa m - bool -sJ'oan) / con-
( corpulento (koar-poo-/ayn-toa adj )

vulsion corpulent, stout


conyuges (
koan- voo-khayss )
mpl mar- corral (koa- rrahl) m yard ;
aves de ~
ried couple poultry
cohac (koa- n ah k) cognac m correa (koa-nay-ah / leash, strap; — )

cooperacion (koa-oa-pay-rah -thyoan) f del ventilador fan belt; ~~ de reloj


co-operation watch-strap
cooperador (koa-oa-pay-rah -dhoar) adj correction (koa-rrayk- thyoan) /correc-
co-operative tion
cooperativa (koa-oa-pay-rah- fee-bhah correcto koa- rrayk -toa
( )
adj correct
/co-operative right
cooperativo koa-oa-pay-rah- fee-bhoa
( corredor (koa-rray- dhoar) m broker;
adj co-operative bookmaker ;
~~ de casas house
coordination (koa-oar-dhee-nah- agent
tWoan) / co-ordination ‘corregir (koa-rray -kheer) v correct
coordinar (koa-oar-dhee- nahr) v co-or- correo (koa-rray-oa post, mail ~ )
m ;

dinate aereo airmail enviar por - mail ;

copa (koa- pah )


/ cup sello de correos postage stamp
copia (koa- pvah / copy, carbon copy
)
correr (koa -rrayr) v *run; dash; flow
copiar(koa -pYahr) vcopy correspondencia (koa-rrayss-poan-
coraje (koa- ra/7 -khay guts )
m dayn- thvah /correspondence
)

coral (koa- rah / ) m coral corresponder (koa-rrayss-poan-c/ayr) v


corazon (koa-rah- thoan) heart; core m correspond corresponderse v cor-;

corbata (koar-b/?a/7-tah / tie, necktie; )


respond
~ de lazo bow tie corresponsal (koa-rrayss-poan-sa/ /) m 7

corbatin (koar-bhah-reen) bow m tie correspondent


corcino (koar-f/?ee-noa fawn )
m corrida de toros (koa/ree-dhah day toa-

corcho koar-choa
(
cork )
m roass )
bullfight
cordel (koar -dhayl) string m corriente koa- rrYayn -tay adj current
( )

cordero (koar-dhay-roa lamb )


m regular, customary, plain / cur- ;

cordial (koar -dhyahl) adj cordial, rent stream - alterna alternating


; ;

hearty, sympathetic current; ~ continua direct current


cordillera (koar-dhee/^ay-rah )
/ moun- - de aire draught
tain range corromper (koa-rroam-payr) v corrupt
cordon (koar- dhoan) m cord, line; corrupcion (koa-rroop -thyoan) f cor-
lace, shoe-lace ;
— de extension ex- ruption
) ) ;

corrupto 47 cruce

corrupto (koa-rroop-xoa adj corrupt )


creencia (kray-ayn-th*ah / belief )

corse (koar- say) corset m #


creer (kray -ayr) v beheve guess, ;

cortadura (koar-tah-d/?oo-rah ) / cut reckon


cortaplumas (koar-tah-p/oo-mahss ) m crema (
/cream; - de afei-
kray-mah )

penknife tar shaving-cream; - de base foun-


cortar (koar-fa/7r) v *cut chip, *cut ;
dation cream - de noche night-;

off cream; - facial face-cream; - hi-


corte koar- tay / court
( )
dratante moisturizing cream - pa- ;

cortes (koar-rayss) adj civil, courteous, ra la piel skin cream; ~~ para las
polite manos hand cream
corteza (koar-tey-thah )
/ bark; crust cremallera (kray-mah-^ay-rah / zip )

cortijo (koar-ree-khoa )
m farmhouse cremoso (kray-moa-soa adj creamy )

cortina (koar-ree-nah )
/ curtain crepusculo (kray-pooss-koo-loa 777 twi- )

corto (koar- toa adj short )


light, dusk
cortocircuito (koar-toa-theer-/ovee-toa crespo (krayss-poa adj curly )

m short circuit cresta krayss-tah / ridge


( )

cosa koa- sah / thing entre otras


( ) ; creta (kray- tah / chalk )

cosas among other things criada (^a/i-dhah / housemaid )

cosecha (koa-say-chah ) / harvest, crop criado ^a/i-dhoa


( servant )
m
coser (koa- sayr) v sew criar (kr*ahr) vrear; raise
cosmeticos (koaz- may-xee- koass mpl )
criatura (krvah-roo-rah) /creature; in-
cosmetics pi fant
cosquillear koass- kee-^a/?/-) v tickle
(
crimen (kree- mayn crime )
m
costa (/roass-tah / coast )
criminal (kree-mee-na/?/) adj criminal
*
costar (koass- tahr) v *cost /77 criminal

coste (koass- tay cost ) m criminalidad (kree-mee-nah-lee-


costilla koass- ree-l^ah / rib
( )
dhahdh / criminality
)

costoso koass- toa-soa adj expensive


( )
crisis ( kree-seess )
/crisis
cost umbre (koass- room-bray) / cus- cristal ( kreess -fa/?/) m crystal; pane;
tom: costumbres morals de ~ crystal
costura koass- roo-rah ) / seam; sin -
( cristiano (kreess-r^a/i-noa ) adj Chris-
seamless tian ;
/77 Christian
cotidiano (koa-tee-d/i^a/7-noa )
adj Cristo kreess- toa
( )
Christ
everyday criterio (kree-fay-rYoa )
777 criterion
cotorra (koa-foa-rrah ) / parakeet critica (£ree-tee-kah )
/criticism
craneo krah-nay-oa ( m skull
)
criticar (kree-tee-/ra/7r) v criticize
crater krah-tayr
( ) m crater critico (/rree-tee-koa ) adj critical ;
m
creacion (kray-ah -th^oan) / creation critic
crear (kray -ahr) v create cromo (
kroa- mca ) 777 chromium
*crecer (kray -thayr) v *grow cronica (kroa- nee-kah / chronicle )

crecimiento (kray-thee-mJ'ayn-toa 777 ) cronico (kroa-nee- koa adj chronic )

growth cronologico kroa -noa-/oa-khee- koa


(

credito (/rray-dhee-toa ) m credit adj chronological


credulo (kray-6 hoo-loa ) adj credulous cruce (kroo- thay 777 crossroads - pa-
) ;
; ; ; ;

crucero 48 cueva

ra peatones pedestrian crossing cuarto 2 [kwahr-xoa - de )


m chamber;
crosswalk nAm aseo lavatory washroom nAm - ; ;

crucero (kroo-thay-roa )
m cruise de bano bathroom; - de ninos
crucificar (kroo-thee-fee-te/7r) v cruci- nursery; ~ para huespedes spare
fy room
crucifijo (kroo-thee-fee-khoa )
m cruci- cuatro (kwah-xroa )
num four
fix Cuba (/roo-bhah )
/ Cuba
crucifixion (kroo-thee-feek-s y oar?) / Cuba no koo-bhah-ooa adj Cuban
( ) ; m
crucifixion Cuban
crudo adj raw
(kroo- dhoa ) cubierta (koo- bhYayr-xah /cover; )

cruel (krwayl adj harsh, cruel ) deck


crujido [kroo-khee-dhoa crack )
m cubierto (koo- bhYayr-xoa adj cloudy )

crujiente (kroo- kh yayn-xay adj crisp ) cubiertos (koo-bhYayr-xoass mpl cut- )

crujir (kroo -kheer) v creak, crack lery


cruz (krooth )
/ cross cubo (foo-bhoa cube; - de )
m la ba-
cruzada (kroo-thah-dhah / crusade ) sura dustbin
cruzar [kroo-thahr) v cross cubrir(koo -bhreer) v cover
cuadrado [kwad-dhrah-ddoa adj ) cuclillo (koo-Zf/ee-IYoa )
m cuckoo
square ;
m square cuchara (koo-c/?a/7-rah )
/spoon; soup-
cuadriculado (kwah-dhree-koo-/a/7- spoon, tablespoon
dhoa adj chequered
) cucharada (koo-chah-ra/7-dhah )
/
cuadro (kwah-dhroa cadre; pic- )
m spoonful
ture a cuadros chequered ~ de
; ; cucharadita (koo-chah-rah-cMee-tah )
/
distribution switchboard teaspoonful
cual (kwahl pron which )
cucharilla (koo-chah-ree-l y ah )
/ tea-
cualidad kwabdee- dhahdh / property
( ) spoon
cualquiera [kwah\-k yay-rah pron any- )
cuchillo (koo-c/?ee-l y oa )
m knife
one, anybody; whichever; cual- cuello kway- y oa
(
neck collar
l
)
m ; ;
-
quier cosa anything de botella bottleneck
cuando kwahn-doa conj ( )
when - ; cuenta kwayn - tab ) / account bill
( ;

quiera que whenever check bead ~ de banco


nAm ; ;

cuando kwahn-doa adv when ( ) bank account; *darse - *see


cuanto kwahn-xoa adv how much
( ) cuento kwayn-xoa (
story, tale )
m
how many; cuanto mas mas . . . cuerda (kwayr-d hah / cord; string; )

the the en cuanto a as regards


. . .
; *dar ~ *wind
cuarenta [kwah- rayn-xah num forty ) cuerno kwayr- noa m horn
( )

cuarentena (kwah-rayn-fay-nah / ) cuero kway -toa


(
leather; - vacu- )
m
quarantine no cow-hide
cuartel (kwahr -tayl) m barracks pl\ cuerpo [kwayr- poa m body )

general headquarters pi cuervo kwayr-bboa(


raven )
m
cuarteron (kwahr-tay-roar?) panel m cuestion (kwayss- t y oan) f matter, is-
cuarto 1 ( kwahr-xoa num fourth ) ;
m sue, question
quarter - de hora quarter of an;
cueva kway- bhah / cavern, cave
( )

hour wine-cellar
; ;

cuidado 49 checo

cuidado (kwee-d/ra/7-dhoa ) m care; curioso (koo-z^oa-soa adj curious; in- )

*tener - watch out, look out quisitive quaint ;

cuidadoso (kwee-dhah-c//?oa-soa )
adj cursiva (koor-see-bhah / italics pi )

careful ;
diligent curso (koor- soa course; lecture; - )
m
cuidar de (kw ee-dhahr) attend to, look intensivo intensive course
after, tend, *take care of curva (koor-bhah / turn, curve, bend )

culebra (koo-/ay-bhrah / snake ) curvado (koor-b/?a/7-dhoa adj curved )

culpa (kool- pah ) / guilt, fault, blame curvo (koor- bhoa adj crooked, bent )

culpable (kool-pa/7-bhlay adj guilty ) custodia (kooss-foa-dhvah / custody )

culpar (kool-pa/?r) v blame cuyo (koo-^oa )


pron whose; of which
cultivar (kool -tee- bhahr) v cultivate
*grow, raise
cultivo (kool-fee-bhoa )
m cultivation
culto (kool-x oa )
adj cultured m wor-
; CH
ship
cultura (kool-foo-rah ) / culture
cultural (kool-tdo-ra/7/) adj cultural chabacano (chah-bhah-£a/7-noa )
mMe
cumbre (foom-klray / peak )
apricot
cumpleanos (koom-play-a/7-fioass )
m chal (chahl shawl )
m
birthday chaleco (chah-/ay-koa waistcoat) m
cumplimentar (koom-plee-mayn- tahr) vest nAm - ;
salvavidas lifebelt
v compliment chalet (chah-layt) chalet m
cumplimiento (koom-plee-m^ayrt-toa )
champan (chahm-pahn) champagne m
m compliment champu (chahm-poo) shampoo m
cumplir (koom-pleer) v accomplish chantaje (chahn-fa/?-khay )
m black-
cuna (koo- nah )
/ cradle; - de viaje mail ;
*
hacer - blackmail
carry-cot chapa (chah-pah f plate, sheet )

cuneta (koo-nay-tah / ditch; gutter )


chaparron (chah-pah -rroan) m cloud-
cuna (koo- nah / wedge )
burst
cunada (koo-/7a/?-dhah / sister-in-law )
chapucero (chah-poo-thay-roa )
adj
cunado (koo-/?a/?-dhoa ) m brother-in- sloppy
law chaqueta (chah-tey-tah )
/jacket; car-
cuota (kwoa-xah f quota )
digan; ~ ligera blazer
cupon (koo -poan) m coupon charanga (chah-rahng-gah / brass )

cupula (foo-poo-lah / dome )


band
cura (koo- rah ) m
priest; / cure charco (chahr-koa m puddle )

curacion (koo-rah -thyoan) / cure, re- charla (chahrAah f chat )

covery charlar (chabr-lahr) v chat


curandero (koo-rahn-day-roa quack ) m charlatan (chahr-lah-fa/w) m chatter-
curar (koo- rahr) v cure, heal curarse ;
box quack
;

v recover charola (chah-roa-lah fMe tray )

curato (koo-rah-xoa parsonage ) m chasis (chah-seess) chassis m


curiosidad (koo-ryoa-see- dhahdh) f chatarra (chah-ra/?-rrah / scrap-iron )

curiosity ;
sight ;
curio checo (chay- koa adj Czech; Czech )
m
;;

cheque 50 decidir

cheque {chay-Way )
m cheque; check
nAm — de viajero traveller’s
;
D
cheque
chicle {chee-k\aym chewing-gum )

chico (chee-koa m boy; kid )


dactilografa (dahk-tee-/oa-grah-fah )
/
chichon cbee-choan w lump
( )
typist
Chile {chee-\ay m Chile )
dadivoso (dah-dhee-b/7oa-soa )
adj lib-
chileno (chee-/a/-noa adj Chilean ) ;
m eral
Chilean daltoniano (dahl-toa-n^a/j-noa )
adj
chillar (chee-Pahr) v scream, shriek colour-blind
chillido (chee-^ee-dhoa ) scream, m dama (
dah- mah )
/ lady
shriek danes (dah-nayss) adj Danish; m
chimenea (chee-may-nay-ah )
/ chim- Dane
ney fireplace
;
danar (dah-nahr) v damage; *hurt
China (chee- nah / China )
dano (dah-noa )
m mischief ;
harm
chinche [cheen-chay / bug; drawing- )
*
hacer ~ *hurt
pin thumbtack nAm
;
danoso (dah-naa-soa adj harmful )

chinchorro cheen -c/?oa-rroa (din- )


m *
dar dahr v *give dado que sup-
( ) ;

ghy posing that


chino {chee-noa adj Chinese; m Chi- )
datil (
dah-xee\ )
m date
nese ;
adjMe curly dato dah-\oa ( data pi )
m
chisguete (cheez-yay-tay )
m squirt de (day prep of out of, from, off
) ;

chisme cheez- may m gossip


( ) ;
#
con- with
tar chismes gossip debajo {day-bhah-khoa adv under- )

chispa (cheess- pah / spark )


neath, beneath, below - de under, ;

chistoso cheess- roa-soa( )


adj witty, beneath, below
humorous debate (day-bhah-xay m debate, dis- )

chocante (choa- kahn-xay adj )


revolt- cussion
ing, shocking debatir (day-bhah-reer) v discuss
chocar (choa- kahr) v collide, crash, debe {day- bhay debit )
m
bump ;
shock ;
- contra knock deber (day -bhayr) duty; v *have m to,

against need to, need owe; ;


~ de *be
chocolate (choa-koa-/a/?-tay )
m choc- bound to
olate debido [day-bhee-dhoa adj due; )

chofer choa-iayr( )
m chauffeur proper ~ a owing to ;

choque (
choa-kay )
m crash shock ;
debil {day- bheel )
adj faint, weak,
chorro choa-uoa ( )
m spout, jet feeble
chuleta (choo-/ay-tah /chop, cutlet )
debilidad {day-bhee-\ee-dhahdh) /
chupar(choo -pahr) v suck weakness
decencia {day- thayn -Waft / decency )

decente {day-thayn-tay adj decent )

decepcionar (day-thayp-thvoa-na/v) v
*let down, disappoint
decidir {day -xUee-dheer) v decide; de-
) ) ) )

decimo 51 demoler

cidido resolute definir (day-fee- near) v define; defini-


decimo (day- thee-moa num tenth )
do definite
decimoctavo (day-thee-moak-ra/7-bhoa definitivo day-fee- nee- fee-bhoa
( )
adj
num eighteenth definitive
decimonono (day-thee-moa-noa-noa deforme day- /bar-may adj deformed
( )

num nineteenth dejar (day-khahr) v *let, *leave; *leave


decimoseptimo (day-thee-moa-sayp- behind, desert - de stop ;

tee-moa )
num seventeenth delantal (day-!ahn -tahl) apron m
decimosexto (day-thee-moa-say/rs-toa del ante de (day- lahn -xay day )
before,
num sixteenth in front of, ahead of
*decir(day -theer) v *say, *tell; *que- delegacion (day-lay-gah- thYoan) / del-
rer - *mean egation
decision (day-th ee-s y oan) / decision delegado (day-\ay-gah-dhoa )
m del-
decisivo (day-thee-see-bhoa adj decis- )
egate
ive deleitable (day-lay-ra/7-bhlayadj en- )

declaracion (day-klah-rah -thYoan) f joyable


statement, declaration deleite (day-/ay-tay delight )
m
declarar (day-klah-ra/?r) v state, de- deleitoso (day-lay-toa-soa adj delight- )

clare ful
decoracion (day-koa-rah- thYoan) f dec- deletrear (-dayAay-xxay-ahr) v * spell
oration deletreo (day-lay-day-oa spelling )
m
decorativo day-koa-rah- tee-bhoa
( )
adj delgado (dayl-,ga/?-dhoa )
adj thin
decorative deliberacion (day-lee-bhay-rah -thyoan)
decreto (day-kray-xoa decree )
m /dehberation
dedal (day -dhahl) thimble m deliberar day-\ee-bhay-rahr
( )
v deliber-
dedalo (day-dhah-loa muddle ) m ate; deliberado adj deliberate
dedicar (day-dhee- kahr) v devote, delicado day-lee- kah-dhoa
( ) adj deli-
dedicate cate, tender
dedo day-dhoa
(
)
m finger; ~ auricu- delicia (day-/ee?-thvah /joy, delight )

lar little finger; - del pie toe delicioso (day -\ee- thy oa-soa adj won- )

’deducir (day-dhoo-rdeer) v infer, de- derful, delightful, delicious, lovely


duce deduct ;
delincuente (day-leeng-Awayn-tay )
m
defecto (day-fayk-xoa fault )
m criminal
defectuoso (day-fayk-rwoa-soa adj de- )
deli to (day-/ee-toa )
m crime
fective, faulty demanda (day-mahn-dah ) / request;
’defender (day-fayn-dayr v defend )
application demand ;

defensa (day-fayn-sah / defence; )


demas (day -mahss) adj remaining
plea ;
fMe fender demasiado (day-mah-sYad-dhoa adv )

defensor (day-fayn -soar) m champion too


deficiencia (day -Xee- thyayn-xh* ah )
f democracia (day-moa-krah-xhvah / )

deficiency, shortcoming democracy


deficit ( day-fee-theet )
m deficit democratico (day-moa-/rra/?-tee-koa
definicion ( day-fee-nee- thYoan) / defi- adj democratic
nition ’demoler (day-moa -layr) v demolish
n ; ; )
; )

demolition 52 desaprobar

demolition (day-moa-l ee-thYoan) f from


demolition derramar (day-rrah -mahr) v *shed
demonio (day-moa-nYoa )
m devil derribar (day-nee-bhahr) v knock
demostracion (day-moass-trah- thY oan down
/demonstration derrochador (day-rroa-chah-cMoar) adj
*demostrar (day-moass- trahr) v dem- wasteful
onstrate, *show, prove derrota (day-rroa-xah / defeat
*denegar (day-nay-gahr) vdeny derrotar (day-rroa-ra/7/-) v defeat
denomination (day-noa-mee-nah- derrumbarse (day-rroom-ba/?/'-say )
v
thyoan f denomination
)
collapse
denso dayn- soa adj thick, dense
( )
desabotonar (day-sah-bhoa-toa- r?a/?r) v
dentadura postiza (dayn-tah-ctooo-rah unbutton
poass-tee-thah )
false teeth, denture desacelerar (day-sah-thay-lay-ra/?/’) v
dentista (dayn-feess-tah )
m dentist slow down
dentro dayn- troa adv inside de
( ) ;
desacostumbrado (day-sah-koass-
within - de inside, within into in
; ; ;
toom-6ra/?-dhoa )
adj unaccustomed
departamento (day-pahr-tah-mayr7-toa )
desacostumbrar (day-sah-koass-toom-
m department ;
section, division brahr) v unlearn
depender de (day- pay -dayr) depend desafiar (day-sah-fYahr) vdare; chal-
on lenge
dependiente (day-payn-c^ayn-tay adj )
desafilado (day-sah-fee-/a/?-dhoa )
adj
dependant m
shop assistant
;
blunt
deporte (day-poar-tay sport con- )
m ;
desafortunado (day-sah-foar-too-na/?-
junto de ~ sportswear chaqueta ;
adj unlucky, unfortunate
dhoa )

de ~ sports-jacket desagradable day-saU-grah- dhah - (

deportista (day-poar- teess- tah ) m bWay adj nasty, disagreeable, un-


)

sportsman pleasant unkind ;

depositar (day-poa-see- ra/?r) v bank desagradar (day-sah-yah-dhahr) v dis-


deposito (day-poa-see-toa deposit )
m please
~ de gasolina petrol tank desague (day-sa/?-gway )
m sewer,
depresion day- pray- sYoan) / de-
( drain
pression desalinado (day-sah-lee-na/7-doa )
adj
deprimente (day-pree-mayr?-tay )
adj untidy
depressing desamueblado (day-sah-mway -bhlah-
deprimir (day-pree-mee/-) v depress dhoa )
adj unfurnished
deprimido blue, depressed, low desanimo (
day- sa/? -nee -moa )
m de-
derecho (day-ray-choa )
m right; law, pression
adj upright;
right, justice, straight; *
desa pa rece r day (
- sah - pah - ray - thayr )
right-hand; -
administrativo ad- v disappear ;
vanish
ministrative law ~ civil civil law ;
desaparecido (day-sah-pah-ray-r/?ee-
~ comercial commercial law ~~ ;
dhoa )
adj lost ;
m missing person
electoral franchise, suffrage; - pe- desapasionado (day-sah-pah-sVoa-A?a/7-
nal criminal law dhoa )
adj matter-of-fact
derivar de (day-r ee-bhahr) *be derived ’desaprobar (day-sah-proa -bhahr) v
; )

desarrollar 53 desembocadura

disapprove desconfiar de (dayss-koan-^a/?/-) v


desarrollar (day-sah-rroa-/>'a/7/') v de- mistrust
velop descongelarse (dayss-koang-khay-/a/7/'-
desarrollo (day-sah-rroa-IYoa )
m devel- say v thaw
)

opment 'desconocer (dayss-koa-noa-f/7ayr) v


desasosiego (day-sah-soa-sJ'ay-goa )
m not to *know, fail to recognize
unrest desconocido (dayss-koa-noa-f/7ee-dhoa )

desastre (day-sa/?ss-tray disaster, ) m adj unknown ;


unfamiliar
calamity descontento (dayss-koan-fayn-toa )
adj
desastroso (day-sahss-froa-soa adj )
discontented
disastrous descorchar (dayss-koar -chahr) v un-
desatar (day-sah -tahr) v *undo, untie, cork
unfasten descortes (dayss-koar-rayss) adj impo-
desautorizado (day-sou-toa-ree-f/7a/?- lite

dhoa adj unauthorized


)
describir (dayss-kree-b/7eer) v describe
desayuno (
day-sah- yoo-noa )
m break- descripcion (dayss-kreep-f/^oan) / de-
fast scription
descafeinado (dayss-kah-fay-/?a/?-dhoa descubrimiento (dayss-koo-bhree-
adj decaffeinated myayn -xoa discovery
)
m
descansar (dayss-kahn -sahr) vrest; re- descubrir (dayss-koo- bhreer) v dis-
lax cover, detect
descanso (dayss-kahn-soa )
m rest descuento (dayss-kwayn-xoa )
m dis-
break half-time;
count; - bancario bank-rate
descarado (dayss-kah-ra/?-dhoa )
adj descuidar (dayss-kwee- dhahr) v ne-
bold, impertinent glect; descuidado slovenly
descargar (dayss-kahr-pa/7r) v dis- descuido (dayss-Awee-dhoa over- )
m
charge, unload sight
descendencia (day-thayn-c/a^-thvah / )
desde (dayz-dhay prep from; since;
)

origin ~ entonces since; — que since


'descender (day-thayn -dhayr) v*fall desden dayz-dhayn m disdain
( )

descendiente (day-thayn-c^ayn-tay )
m desdichado dayz-dhee-chah-dhoa adj
( )

descendant unhappy
descolorido (dayss-koa-loa-ree-dhoa )
deseable (day-say-a/?-bhlay adj desir- )

adj discoloured able


descompostura (dayss-koam-poass-roo- desear (day -say -ahr) v desire wish, ;

rah fMe breakdown


) want
*
desconcertar (dayss-koan-thayr-fa/7/") desecar (day -say -kahr) v drain
v overwhelm, embarrass desechable day-say-c/?a/?-bhlay adj
( )

desconectar (dayss-koa-nayk-fa/?r) v disposable


disconnect desechar (day-say-chahr) v discard
desconfiado (dayss-koan-^a/?-dhoa )
desecho (day-say-choa refuse )
m
adj suspicious desembarcar (day-saym-bahr-/ra/7r) v
desconfianza (dayss-koan-^a/w-thah / )
disembark land ;

suspicion desembocadura (day-saym-boa-kah-


) ) p

desempaquetar 54 despierto

dhoo-rah / mouth dhoa adj unwilling


)

desempaquetar (day-saym-pah-kay- desinfectante (day-seen-fayk-ra/w-tay )

tahr) v unpack m disinfectant


desempenar (day-saym-pay-/7a/?/') v desinfectar day-seen -fayk- fa/?/') v dis-
(

perform infect
desempleo day-say m-p/ay-oa m un-
( )
desinteresado (day-seen-tay-ray-sa/7-
employment dhoa )
adj unselfish
desengaho (day-sayng-pa/?-noa m )
desliz [dayi-leeth) m slide; slip
disappointment deslizarse (dayz-\ee-thahr-say )
v
desenvoltura (day-saym-boal-too-rah / * slide; slip
)

ease deslucido (dayz-loo-r/7ae-dhoa )


adj dim
*desenvolver {day-saym-boa\-bhayr) v deslumbrador (dayz-loom-brah-P/joar)
unwrap adj glaring
deseo (day-say-oa )
m wish, desire desmayarse (dayz-mah- Yahr- say )
v
desertar (day-sayr-ra/7r) v desert faint
desesperacion (day-sayss-pay-rah- desnudarse (dayz-noo-dhahr-say )
v un-
thYoan/ despair dress
desesperado (day-sayss-pay-ra/?-dhoa )
desnudo (dayz-noo-dhoa adj naked, )

adj hopeless, desperate; *estar - nude, bare nude ;


m
despair desnutricion (dayz-noo-t ree-thYoan) f
desfavorable (dayss-fah-bhoa-ra/?- malnutrition
bhlay adj unfavourable
) desocupado (day-soa-koo-pa/7-dhoa )

desfile (dayss- fee-lay parade )


m adj unoccupied ;
unemployed
desgarrar (dayz-gah -rrahr) v *tear desodorante (day-soa-dhoa-rahn-xay )

desgracia (dayz-£/a/?-thvah / misfor- )


m deodorant
tune desorden (day- soar-day n m disorder; )

desgraciadamente (dayz-grah-thvah- mess


dhah-mayn-tay adv unfortunately
)
despachar (dayss- pah -chahr) v dis-
*deshacer (day-sah- thayr) v *undo patch, despatch, *send off
deshielo (day-s^ay-loa in thaw )
despacho (dayss-pa/?-choa )
m study
deshilacharse day-see- \ah-chahr-say
( )
despedida (dayss-pay-P/?ee-dhah / )

v fray parting ;
departure
deshonesto (day-soa-rayss-toa )
adj ’despedir (dayss- pay -P/jeer) v dis-
crooked miss; fire; ’despedirse v check out
deshonor (day-soa -noar) m disgrace despegar dayss- pay- gahr) v *take off
(

deshonra (day -soan -rah / shame )


despegue (dayss-pay-gay m take-off )

deshuesar (day-sway- sahr) vbone despensa (dayss-payn-sah / larder )

desierto (day-s^ayr-toa )
adj desert ;
m desperdicio (dayss-payr -dhee-xb^oa )
m
desert litter; waste

designar (day-seeg-nahr) v designate; despertador (dayss-payr-tah -PPoar) m


appoint alarm-clock
desigual (day-see-gwahl) adj unequal, ’despertar (dayss -pay r-tahr) v *wake,
*
uneven awake; ’despertarse v wake up
desinclinado (day-seeng-klee-ra/?- despierto [dayss- Yayr-xoa adj )
)

'desplegar 55 dialecto

awake ;
vigilant sleepless
*desplegar (dayss-play-ya/7/-) v un- desventaja (dayz-bhayn-ra/?-khah / )

expand
fold ; disadvantage
desplomarse dayss -ploa-maft/'-say
( )
v desviar (dayz -bhYahr) v avert des- ;

collapse viarse v deviate


despreciar (dayss-pray -thYahr) v scorn, desvio (dayz-bhee-oa )
m detour; di-
despise version
desprecio (dayss-pray-thvoa )
m scorn, detallado (day-talW^-dhoa )
adj de-
contempt tailed
despreocupado (dayss-pray-oa-koo- detalle (day -tah -Way) m detail; ven-
pa/7-dhoa )
adj carefree der a - retail
I

despues (dayss-pwa/ss) adv after- detective (day-tayk-fee-bhay )


m detec-
wards; then; - de after; - de que tive
after detencion (day-tayn -thYoan) / custody
destacado (dayss-xah-kah-dboa adj )
*detener (day-tay -nayr) v detain
outstanding detergente (day-xayr-khayn-xay) de- m
destacarse (dayss-xah-kahr-say v )
tergent
*stand out determinar (day-xayr-mee-nahr) v de-
destapar (dayss-tah-pa/?A) v uncover fine, determine; determ inado defi-
destartalado (dayss-tahr-tah-/a/7-dhoa )
nite
adj ramshackle detestar (day-xayss-tahr) v hate, dis-
destello (dayss- fay-1 ^oa )
m glare like
*
destem rse (dayss-tay-/7eer-say )
v detras( day- rra/?ss) adv behind - de ;

fade, discolour; no destine fast- behind, after


dyed deuda (day00 -dhah / debt )

destinar (dayss-xee-nahr) v destine; *devolver (day-bhoal -bhayr) v *bring


address back; *send back
destinatario dayss- tee -nah-ra/7-rVoa
(
dia (dee- ah )
m
day; jbuenos dias!
maddressee hello! de - by day - de trabajo
; ;

destino dayss- tee-noa


(
fate, des- )
m working day - laborable week-
;

tiny, lot destination


;
day el otro ~ recently
;

destornillador (dayss-toar-nee-|yah- diabetes (dvah-bhay-xayss / diabetes )

dhoar) m screw-driver diabetico (d yah- bhay-xee- koa dia- )


m
destornillar (dayss-toar-n ee-Pahr) v betic
unscrew diablo (c^a/7-bhloa devil )
m
destruccion (dayss-trook -thyoan) / de- diabluras (dYah-b/7 /oo-rahss fpl mis- )

struction chief
*destruir (dayss- trweer) v destroy; diagnosis (dvahg-noa-seess) m diag-
wreck nosis
desvalorizacion (dayz-bhah-loa-ree- diagnosticar (dyahg-noass-tee-/ra/7/') v
\baU- thYoan / devaluation)
diagnose
desvalorizar (dayz-bhab-\oa-ree- thahr) diagonal (dvah-goa-na/7/) adj diagon-
v devalue al / diagonal
;

desvelado (dayz-bhay-/a/?-dhoa )
adj dialecto (d*ah- layk -toa) dialect m
) ) )

diamante 56 director

diamante {6 y ah- mahn-xay )


m diamond cult
diapositiva (dvah-poa-see-tee-bhah )
/ dificultad (dee-fee-kool-te/?<y/7) / diffi-
slide culty
diario (dYah-rY oa
adj daily; daily, )
m difteria (dee\ - tay -r Yah ) / diphtheria
newspaper diary a ~ per day ~; ; ;
difunto dee-foon-xoa adj dead
( )

matutino morning paper difuso (dee-/bo-soa adj dim )

diarrea (dYah-rray-ah / diarrhoea digerible (dee-khayss-faa-bhlay )


adj di-
dibujar (dee-bhoo-Ma/?/-) v sketch, gestible
*draw *digerir (dee-khay-ree/') v digest
dibujo (dee-b/?oo-khoa sketch, )
m digestion (dee-khayss -tYoan) / diges-
drawing; dibujos animados car- tion
toon digital (dee-khee-fah/) adj digital
diccionario (deek-thVoa-na/7-rVoa )
m dignidad (deeg-nee-rf/7a/?d/?) / dignity
dictionary digno de (dee- noa day worthy of )

diciembre (dee- thyaym -bray Decem- dilation (dee-lah -thYoan) / delay, res-
ber pite
dictado (deek-fa/?-dhoa dictation )
m diligencia (dee-\ee-khayn-xhvah ) / dili-
dictador (deek-tah -ctooa/') dictator m gence
dictadura (deek-tah-ttf?oo-rah ) / dicta- diligente (deeAee- khayn -xay ) adj in-
torship dustrious
dictafono (deek- tah -foa-noa )
m dicta- *
diluir (dee-lweer) v dilute
phone dimension (dee-may n-sYoan) / extent,
dictar(deek- tahr) v dictate size
dichoso dee- c/?oa- soa adj happy
( ) Dinamarca (dee-nah-mahr-kah) / Den-
diecinueve (dYay-xhee-nway-bhay ) mark
num nineteen dinamo (rfee-nah-moa ) / dynamo
dieciocho (dyay-tf^oa-choa )
num dinero (dee-nay-roa money; - )
m
eighteen contante cash
dieciseis (dyay-thee-sayss) num six- dios (d y oass) god m
teen diosa (dYoa-sah f goddess )

diecisiete (dyay-thee-s^ay-tay )
num diploma (dee-p/oa-mah diploma, )
m
seventeen certificate
diente dYayn- tay
( )
m tooth ;
~ de diplomatico (dee-ploa-ma/Mee-koa m )

Ieon dandelion diplomat


diesel ( otee-sayl )
m diesel diputado (dee-poo-fa/7-dhoa depu- )
m
diestro ( dYayss- troa )
adj skilful ty ;
Member of Parliament
diez (dyayth )
num ten direction (dee-rayk -thYoan) f direc-
diferencia (dee-\ay-rayn-xhYah )
/ dif- tion way address leadership,
; ; ;

ference ;
contrast, distinction lead de escena direction ~
;
- ;

diferente (dee-fay- rayn-xay) adj differ- unica one-way traffic


ent unlike
;
directamente (dee-rayk-tah-may/7-tay
*diferir dee-fay- reer) v vary, differ;
(
adv straight straight away
;

delay directo (dee- rayk-xoa adj direct )

dificil (dee-fee-theel adj hard, diffi- )


director (dee-rayk -roar) director. m
;

directorio telefonico 57 di verso

manager conductor; ;
— de escuela disparo (deess- pah -roa shot )
m
head teacher, headmaster principal ;
dispensar (deess- payn-sahr) v exempt
directorio telefonico (dee-rayk-roa- - de discharge of dispense ;
j

r*oa tay-lay-foa-nee-koa )
Me tele- usted! sorry!
phone directory dispensario (deess-payn-sa/ -rVoa 7
)
m
/ directive
directriz dee -rayk- treeth)
(
health centre
dirigir (dee-ree-kheer) v head direct ;
'disponer deess- poa-nayr) vsort;
(
~
discipline (dee-thee-p/ee-nah / disci- )
de dispose of
pline disponible deess- poa-nee-bh lay adj
( )

discipulo (deess- f/7ee-poo-loa pupil )


m available spare ;

disco cfeess- koa )


(
m
disc record ;
disposicion deess- poa-see- th y oan) f
(

disco compacto (deess-koa koam- disposal


pahk-toa) m
compact disc; repro- dispuesto (deess- pwayss-xoa ) adj in-
ductor de -s — s CD player clined, willing
discreto deess- kray-xoa
( )
adj incon- disputa (deess-poo-tah ) / dispute,
spicuous argument, quarrel
disculpa deess- foo/-pah / apology
( )
disputar (deess-poo-fa/?/') v argue,
disculpar (deess-kool-pa/?/') v excuse; quarrel ;
dispute
disculparse v apologize; jdisculpe! distancia (deess- tahn-W ah / dis- )

sorry! tance space, way


;

discurso deess- koor-soa


( )
m speech distincion (deess-teen-r^oa/?) / dis-
discusion deess- koo-s^oan) / dis-
(
tinction, difference
cussion. argument distinguido (deess-teeng-pee-dhoa ) adj
discutir (deess-koo-raar) v discuss, de- distinguished, dignified
liberate, argue distinguir (deess-teeng-pee/') v distin-
'disentir (dee-sayn-fear) v disagree guish; distinguirse v excel
disenar (dee-say- fiahr) v design adj distinct
distinto ( deess- teen-xoa )

diseno (dee-say-noa m
design; pat-
)
distraction deess-trahk-tf? ^oan) / (

tern cuaderno de - sketch-book


; amusement
disfraz (deess -frahth) m disguise *distraer (deess-trah-ayr) v distract
disfrazarse (deess-frah-f/7a/7r-say) v distribuidor (deess-tree-bhwee-c^oar)
disguise
*
m distributor
disfrutar (deess-Uoo-tahr) v enjoy distribuir (deess-tr ee-bhweer) v dis-
disgustar (deez-gooss-fa/?/-) v displease tribute ;
issue
disimular (dee-see- moo- /a/ir) v conceal distrito ( deess- tree-xoa ) m district; —
dislocado (deez-\oa-kah-dboa ) adj dis- electoral constituency
located disturbio deess- toor-Woa
(
dis- )
m
dislocar (deei-loa- kahr) v wrench turbance
disminucion (deez-mee-noo-f^oan) / disuadir (dee-swah-c/^aer) v dissuade
decrease from
*disminuir (deez-mee-nweer) v re- divan (dee-bhahn) m couch
duce, lessen, decrease diversion dee- bhayr- s^oan / pleasure,
( )

*disolver (dee-soa\- bhayr) v dissolve fun diversion, entertainment


;

disparar (deess- pah -rahr) v fire diverso (dee-bhayr-soa adj diverse )


;

divertido 58 duque
divertido (dee-bhayr-tee-dhoa )
adj donante [doa-nahn-xay m donor )

amusing, entertaining donar (doa- nahr) v donate


*divertir (dee-bhayr-fee/') v amuse, en- doncella (doan- thayV ah/ chamber- )

tertain maid
dividir (dee-bhee-dheer) v divide donde doan-d ay conj where en
( ) ;

divino (dee-6/?<?e?-noa adj divine )


sea anywhere
division (dee-bhee-s^oa^) / division; donde [doan- day adv where )

section dondequiera (doan-day-Z^a^-rah adv )

divorciar [dee-bboar- th yahr) v divorce anywhere; — que wherever


divorcio (dee-bhoar-\Woa )
m divorce dorado [doa-rah-dboa adj gilt golden ) ;

dobladillo (doa-bhlah-^ee-iyoa m )
dormido (doar-mee-dhoa adj asleep )

hem quedarse ~ * oversleep


doblar [doa-bhlahr) v *bend; fold *dormir (doar-meer) v * sleep
doble [doa- bhlay adj double )
dormitorio (doar-mee-roa-rvoa bed- )
m
doce doa- thay num twelve
( )
room dormitory ;

docena [doa-thay-nab / dozen )


dos (doass num two; - veces twice
)

doctor (doak-foar) doctor m dosis doa- seess / dose


( )

doctrina (doak-free-nah / doctrine )


dotado (doa-ra/7-dhoa adj talented )

documento (doa-koo- mayn-xoa )


m dragon (drah -goan) dragon m
document drama [drah- mah )
m drama
*doler(doa -layr) vache dramatico (drah-ma/Mee-koa adj dra- )

dolor (doa -/oar) m


ache, pain grief ; ;
matic
dolores mpl labour; sin ~ painless dramaturgo (drah-mah-foor-goa )
m
dolorido (doa-loa-ree-dhoa adj painful )
playwright, dramatist
doloroso (doa-loa-roa-soa adj sore )
drenar [dray-nahr) v drain
domesticado [doa-mayss-xee-kah-dboa )
drogueria (droa-gay-ree-ah )
/ chem-
adj tame ist’s, pharmacy drugstore ;
nAm
domesticar (doa-mayss-tee-/ra/7r) v ducha (tfoo-chah / shower )

tame duda (doo- dhah / doubt; 'poner en )

domestico doa -ma/ss- tee -koa adj do-


(
) - query; sin - undoubtedly, with-
mestic faenas domesticas house-
;
out doubt
work dudar (doo-dhahr) v doubt
domicilio (doa-mee-f/?ee-|yoa )
m domi- dudoso [doo-dhoa-soa adj doubtful )

cile duelo dway- loa m duel grief


( ) ;

dominacion [doa-mee-nab- th y oan) f duende [dwayn-dbay m elf )

domination duena dway-hab / mistress


( )

dominante (doa-mee-oa/70 -tay )


adj dueno [dway-iioa m landlord )

leading dulce [dool-xbay )


adj sweet ;
smooth ;

dominar (doa-mee-nahr) v master m sweet; dulces cake; sweets; can-


domingo [doa-meeng-goa m Sunday )
dy nAm
dominio [doa-mee-n y oa m dominion, )
duna [doo- nah / dune )

rule duodecimo (dwoa-day-thee-moa num )

don (doan )
m faculty twelfth
donacion (doa-nah-r/^oa/?) / donation duque (
doo- kay )
m duke
; ) ;

duquesa 59 ejercitar

duquesa / duchess
(doo-tey-sah )
editor (ay-dh ee-toar) publisher m
duracion (doo-rah -thyoan) / duration edredon (ay-dhray- dhoan) eider- m
duradero (doo-rah-ctoay-roa adj per- )
down
manent, lasting educacion (ay-dhoo-kah- thyoan) / edu-
durante (boo-rahn-xay prep )
for, dur- cation
ing educar (ay-dhoo- /ra/jr) v educate,
durar (boo-rahr) v last ;
continue *bring up, raise
duro doo- roa adj hard tough
( ) : efectivamente (ay-fayk-tee-bhah-may/7-
tay )
adv as a matter of fact, in fact
efectivo (ay-fayk-fee-bhoa )
in cash
*
hacer - cash
E
efecto (ay-fayk-xoa effect )
m
efectuar (ay-fayk-rwa/7r) v effect; im-
ebano (ay-bhah-noa ) m ebony plement
eclipse ay-kleep-say
( ) m eclipse efervescencia (ay-fayr-bbay-thayn-
eco (ay- koa ) m echo th*ah )
/ fizz
economia (ay-koa-noa-mee-ah ) / econ- eficacia ay-fee- te/7 -thyah
( )
/ efficacy
omy eficaz (ay -fee- kahth) adj effective
economico (ay-koa-noa-mee-koa )
adj eficiente (ay -fee- thyayn-xay ) adj effi-
economic thrifty, economical;
cient
cheap egipcio (ay-kheep-xWoa adj Egyp- )

economista (ay-koa-noa-meess-tah ) m tian m


Egyptian
;

economist Egipto (ay-kheep-xoa Egypt )


m
economizar (ay-koa-noa-mee-f/73/7/') v egocentrico (ay-goa-f/?ayn-tree-koa )

economize adj self-centred


Ecuador (ay-kwah -dhoar) Ecuador m egoismo (ay-goa-eez-moa )
in selfish-
ecuador ay-kwah -dhoar)(
equator m ness
ecuatoriano (ay-kwah-toa-rJ'a/j-noa )
m egoista (ay-goa-eess-tah )
adj egoistic,
Ecuadorian selfish
eczema (ayk-thay-mah eczema ) m eje (ay- khay )
m axle
echada (ay-chah-dhah / cast )
ejecucion (ay-khay-koo -thyoan) / ex-
echar ay-chahr v toss; - al correo
( ) ecution
post; — a perder *spoil; — la culpa ejecutar (ay-khay-koo -tahr) v perform,
blame execute
edad (ay -dhahdh) f age; mayor de - ejecutivo (ay-khay-koo- ree-bhoa adj )

of age menor de - under age


;
executive executive ;
m
Edad Media (ay-dhahdh may-dh*ah ejemplar (ay-khaym -plahr) copy m
Middle Ages ejemplo (ay- khaym-ploa instance, )
m
edicion (ay-dh ee- thyoan) / issue, edi- example por - for instance, for ex-
;

tion; - de manana morning edi- ample


tion ejercer (ay-khayr- thayr) v exercise
edificar (ay-dhee-fee-te/7r) v construct ejercicio ay-khayr- f/?ee-thv 0 a
( exer- )
m
edificio (ay-dhee-fee-th*oa )
m con- cise
struction, building ejercitar (ay-khayr-thee-ra/7 r) v exercise
) )

ejercito 60 empapar
ejercito (ay-khayr-xhee-xoa )
m army ing
ejote ( ay-khoa-xay )
mMe bean embalar (aym-bah-/a/7r) vpack
el (ay I )
art (f la; pi los, las) the art embalse (aym-6a/?/-say m reservoir )

el (ay I
)
pron he embarazada (aym-bah-rah-r/7a/7-dhah
elaborar (ay-lah-boa -rahr) v elaborate adj pregnant
eiasticidad (ay-\aUss-Xee-xhee-dhahdh) f embarazoso (aym-bah-rah-r/7oa-soa )

elasticity adj embarrassing, awkward ;


puzz-
adj elastic;
elastico ( ay- /a/?ss- tee- koa )
ling
rubber band
777 embarcacion (aym-bahr-kah- f^aan) /
eleccion (ay-layk -thyoan) f choice, vessel ;
embarkation
pick, selection ;
election embarcar (aym-bahr -kahr) v embark
electricidad ay-layk-tree-thee- dhahdh
( embargar (aym-bahr-ya/7r) v confis-
/electricity cate
electricista (ay-layk-tree-f/7eess-tah )
m embargo (aym-ba^r-goa )
m embargo;
electrician sin- yet, however, though, still
electrico (ay-/ay/r-tree-koaadj electric )
emblema (aym-6/ay-mah m emblem )

electronico ay-layk- troa-nee-koa adj


(
)
emboscada (aym-boass-/ra/7-dhah / )

electronic ambush
elefante (ay-lay-fe/w-tay elephant )
m embotado aym- boa- fa/? -dhoa adj dull
( )

elegancia ay-\ay-gahn-xWa\\ / el-


( )
embotellamiento (aym-boa-tay-|yah-
egance mYayn- toa )
m traffic jam
elegante (ay-lay-ya/7/7-tay )
adj smart, embrague (aym-/va/?-gay )
m clutch
elegant embriagado (aym-bryah-ya/7-dhoa )
adj
*elegir (ay-lay -kheer) select, select intoxicated
elemental (ay-lay-mayn -tahl) adj pri- embrollar (aym-broa -Pahr) v muddle
mary embrollo (aym-broa-iyoa muddle )
m
elemento (ay-\ay-mayn-xoa )
m element embromar (aym-broa-ma/7/ r

)
v kid
elevador (ay-lay-bhah-o^oa/') mMe embudo (aym -600 -dhoa m )
funnel
lift ;
elevator nAm emergencia (ay-mayr-khayn-xhvab / )

elevar (ay-\ay-bhahr) v elevate emergency


eliminar (ay-\ee-mee-nahr) v eliminate emigracion (ay-m ee-grah-thYoan) f
elogio (ay-/oa-khyoa praise, glory )
m emigration
elucidar (ay-\oo-xUee-dhahr) v eluci- emigrante (ay-mee-grahn-xay )
m emi-
date grant
el la (a/-l y ahpron she )
emigrar(ay-m ee-grahr) v emigrate
ello(aH y oa) pron it eminente (
ay-mee-nayn-xay )
adj out-
ellos(ay-l y oass) pron they standing
emancipacion (ay-mahn-thee-pah- emision (ay-m ee-sYoan) / issue
thYoan f emancipation
)
emisor ay -mee- soar)
( transmitter m
embajada (aym-bah-/r/7a/?-dhah / em- )
emitir (ay-mee-feer) v*broadcast; ut-
bassy ter
embajador (aym-bah-khab- dhoar) m emocion (ay-moa -thYoan) /emotion
ambassador empalme (aym-pahl-may m junction )

embalaje (aym-bah-/aft-khay m pack- )


empapar (aym-pah-pa/tr) vsoak
; ; )) ;) ; )

empaquetar 61 energia

empaquetar (aym-pah-kay-fa/?r) v myayn -\oa )


m imprisonment
pack up encarcelar (ayng-kahr-thay -lahr) v im-
emparedado (aym-pah-ray-d/?a/7-dhoa prison
m sandwich encargarse de (ayng-kahr-ga/?r-say
emparentado (aym-pah-rayn-ra/?-dhoa *take over, *take charge of
adj related encargo (ayng-kahr-goa assign- )
m
empaste aym -pa/?ss- tay m filling
( )
ment
empenar (aym-pay-nadr) vpawn encarinado con (ayng-kah-ree-da/?-
empeno (aym-pay-hoa )
m pawn ;
de- dhoa koan )
attached to
termination encendedor ( ayn -thayn -day- ddoa/-) in
emperador (aym-pay-rah-d/?oar) m em- cigarette-lighter
peror *
encender ayn -thayn- dayr) v *light
(

emperatriz ay m- pay- rah -freer/?) /em-


( turn on, switch on

#
press encendido (ayn-thayn-dee-dhoa ig- )
m
empezar (aym- pay- thahr) v *begin, nition
start *encerrar (ayn-xbay-rrahr) v *shut in;
empleado (aym -play- a/7 -dhoa id em- )
encircle
ployee; - de oficina clerk enci'a (ayn-d?ee-ah ) / gum
emplear (aym -play- a/?/-) v employ en- ;
enciclopedia (ayn-thee-kloa-pay-dhyah
gage /encyclopaedia
empleo (aym-p/ay-oa m job, employ- )
encima (ayn-fr?ee-mah )
adv above
ment over; - de over, above, on top of
emprender (aym-prayn -dayr) v *un- encinta (ayn-theen-xah )
adj pregnant
dertake encogerse (ayng-koa- khayr-say v )

empresa (aym- pray-sah / undertak- )


*shnnk; no encoge shrinkproof
ing, enterprise ;
concern, business ’encontrar ay ng- koan -fra/?/') v*come
(

empujar (aym-poo -khahr) v push across, * find *encontrarse con ;

press *meet, encounter, run into


empujon (aym-poo -khoan) m push encorvado (ayng-koar-d/?a/?-dhoa adj )

en (ayn )
prep at, in ;
inside, to curved
enamorado (ay-nah-moa-ra/?-dhoa ) adj encrucijada (ayng-kroo-thee-/r/?a/7-
in love dhah ) / crossing, junction
enamorarse (aynah-moa-ra/?r-say )
v encuentro (ayng-kwayn-xroa meet- )
m
*fall in love ing, encounter
enano (ay-na/?-noa m dwarf ) encuesta (ayng-Zwayss-tah ) /inquiry;
encantado (ayng-kahn-fa/?-dhoa adj )
enquiry
dehghted encurtidos (ayng-koor-ree-dhoass mpl )

encantador (ayng-kahn-tah-d/?oar) adj pi


pickles
glamorous charming, enchanting
;
enchufar (ayn-choo-/a/?r) v plug in
encantar (ayng-kahn -tahr) v delight enchufe (ayn-c/700 -fay plug )
m
bewitch endosar (ayn-doa- sahr) v endorse
encanto (ayng-kahn-xoa glamour, )
m endulzar (ayn-6oo\- thahr) v sweeten
charm ;
spell enemigo (ay-nay-mee-goa )
in enemy
encarcelamiento (ayng-kahr-thay-lah- energia (ay-nayr-Zr/?ee-ah )
/ energy;
) ) ;

energico 62 entregar

power; zest; - nuclear nuclear en- enojo (ay-noa-khoa )


m anger
ergy. enorme (ay-noar-may) adj huge, enor-
energico (ay-nayr-khee-koa )
adj en- mous, immense
ergetic enrollar (ayn-roa -/yahr) v *wind
enero (ay-nay-roa January )
ensalada (ayn-sah-/a/7 -dhah )
/ salad
enfadado (ayn-iah-dhah-dhoa adj )
ensamblar (ayn-sahm- blahr) vjoin
angry, cross ensanchar (ayn-sah n-chahr) v widen
entasis ayn-f ah-seess
(
stress )
m ensayar (ayn-sah- Yahr) v test re- ;

enfatizar (ayn-iab-\ee-thahr) v empha- hearse; ensayarse v practise


size ensayo (ayn-sa/7-Yoa m test rehears- ) ;

enfermedad (ayn-fayr -may -dhahdh) f al ;


essay
disease ;
ailment, sickness, illness ;
- ensenada (ayn-say-na/7-dhah )
/ inlet,
venerea venereal disease creek
enfermera (ayn-fayr-may-rah / nurse )
ensenanza (ayn-say-na/?n-thah) /tu-
enfermeria (ayn-fayr- may- ree-ah / in- )
ition ;
teachings pi
firmary ensenar (ayn-say -nahr) v *teach;
enfermizo (ayn-fayr-mee-thoa )
adj un- *show
sound ensueno (ayn-sway-hoa )
m day-dream
enfermo (ayn-/ayr-moa adj sick, ill )
entallar ( ayn-\ah- /Yahr ) v carve
enfoque (ayn-foa-kay) m approach *entender (ayn-tayn -dayr) v conceive;
enfrentarse con (ayn-irayn-tahr-say )
*take
face entendimiento (ayn-tayn-d ee-mYayn-
enf rente de (ayn- frayn-xay day facing, )
toa )
/77 insight ;
conception
opposite enteramente (ayn-tay-rah-mayn-tay )

enganar (ayng-gah- nahr) v cheat, de- adv completely, entirely, quite


ceive; fool enterar (ayn-tay -rahr) v inform
engano (ayng-gah-noa )
m deceit entero (ayn-ray-roa adj whole, entire )

engrasar (ayng-grah-sa/7/') v grease *enterrar (ayn-tay -rrahr) v bury


enhebrar (ay -nay -bhrahr) v thread entierro (ayn- tYay-rroa) burial m
enigma (ay-neeg-mah )
m mystery, en- entonces (ayn- toan -thayss adv then )

igma, puzzle de - contemporary


enjuagar (ayng-khwah-ya/ r) v rinse 7 entrada ayn- fra/? -d hah /entry, en-
( )

enjuague ayng-khwah-gay
(
rinse; )
m trance, way
admission appear-
in ; ;

- bucal mouthwash ance; entrance-fee; prohibida la -


enjugar (ayng-khoo -gahr) v wipe no admittance
enlace (ayn-/a/?-thay )
m connection, entranas (ayn-fra/? nahss) fpl insides
link entrar (ayn -trahr) v *go in, enter
enlazar (ayn-\ab- thahr) vlink entre (ayn- tray prep among, amid )

enmaderado (ayn-mah-dhay-ra/7-dhoa between


m panelling entreacto (ayn-tray-aM-toa )
m inter-
enmohecido (ayn-moa-ay-r/?ee-dhoa mission
adj mouldy entrega (ayn-fray-gah / delivery )

enojado ay-noa-khah-doa adj angry,


( )
entregar (ayn-tray -gahr) v *give; de-
cross liver; commit; extradite
) ;) )

entremeses 63 escalofrio

entremeses (ayn-tray-may-sayss )
mpl episodio (ay-pee-soa-dheeoa )
m epi-
hors-d’oeuvre sode
entrenador (ayn-xray-nab-dhoar) m epoca (ay-poa-kah / period )

coach equilibrio (ay-kee-/ee-bhrYoa )


m bal-
entrenamiento (ayn-xray -nab- myayn- ance
toa ) m training equipaje (ay-kee-pa/?-khay )
m bag-
entrenar (ayn-xray-nahr) v train, drill gage, luggage; ~~ de mano hand
entresuelo (ayn-tray-sway-loa )
m luggage; hand baggage Am ;
furgon
mezzanine de equipajes luggage van
entretanto (ayu-xray-tahn-xoa adv )
equipar (ay -kee-pahr) v equip
meanwhile, in the meantime equipo (ay-kee-poa outfit, equip-
)
m
*entretener (ayn-tray-tay-/7a/r) v ment gang, team crew soccer
; ; ;

amuse, entertain team


entretenido (ayn-tray-tay-nee-dhoa equitacion (ay-kee-tah -thyoan) / riding
adj entertaining equivalente (ay-kee-bbab-/ayn-xay adj )

entretenimiento (ayn-tray-tay-nee- equivalent


myayn- toa )
m
amusement, entertain- equivocation (ay-kee-bhoa-kah -thyoan)
ment f misunderstanding, mistake
entrevista (ayn-tray-b/?eess-tah )
/ in- equivocado (ay-kee-bhoa-Zra/7-dhoa
terview adj mistaken
entumecido (ayn-too-may-r/7ee-dhoa equivocarse (ay-kee-bboa-kahr-say) v
adj numb *be mistaken
entusiasmo (ayn-too-s^z-moa )
w en- equivoco (ay-/ree-bhoa-koa adj am- )

thusiasm biguous
entusiasta (ayn -too- s^ss- tab )
adj en- era (ay-rah / era)

thusiastic, keen erguido (ayr-^ee-dhoa adj erect )

envenenar (aym-bay-nay- nahr) v poi- erigir (ay -tee- kheer) v erect


son erizo (ay-ree-thoa )
m hedgehog; - de
enviado (aym-^a/7-dhoa envoy )
m mar sea-urchin
enviar(aym -byahr) v dispatch, *send *errar (ay-rrahr) verr; wander
envidia (aym-fcee-dhvah / envy )
erroneo (ay- rroa -nay -oa )
adj wrong
envidiar (aym-bee- dhYahr) v grudge, m mistake, error
error (ay -rroar)
envy erudito (ay-too-dhee-xoa m scholar )

envidioso (aym-bee-cto^a-soa )
adj en- esbelto (ayz-bhayl-xoa adj slim, slen- )

vious der
envio (ayrr\- bee-oa expedition,
)
m escala (ayss-Xra/7-lah / scale; ~ de in-
)

consignment cendios fire-escape; - musical


*
envolver (aym- boa \-bhayr) v wrap scale
involve escalar (ayss-kah-/a/?r) v ascend
epico (ay- pee-koa )
adj epic escalera (ayss-kah-/ay-rah / stairs pi ) ,

epidemia (ay-pee-cMay-mVah / epi- )


staircase; ~ de mano ladder; ~
demic movil escalator
epilepsia ay-pee-/ayp-s*ah / epilepsy
( )
escalofrio (ayss-kah-loa-free-oa )
m
epilogo (ay-pee-loa-goa )
m epilogue chill, shiver
) ; ; ;

escama 64 espacio

escama (ayss-Zra/?-mah )
/ scale ing
escandalo (ayss- kahn -dah-loa )
m scan- escrito (ayss-Zrree-toa m writing
)

dal ;
offence escritor ( ayss-kree- toar) m writer
Escandinavia (ayss-kahn-dee-oa/?- escritorio (
ayss-kree- toa-r^oa m desk, )

bhvah / Scandinavia
)
bureau
escandinavo (ayss-kahn-dee-oa/r-bhoa )
escritura (ayss-kree- roo-rah )
/ hand-
adj Scandinavian Scandinavian ;
m writing
escapar (ayss-kah- pahr) v escape escrupuloso (ayss-kroo-poo-/oa-soa )

escaparate (ayss-kah-pah-ra/?-tay )
m adj careful
shop-window escuadrilla ayss- kwah-<#?ree-l yah
( / )

escape ayss- kah -pay


(
exhaust; ga- )
m squadron
ses de ~ exhaust gases escuchar (ayss-koo-chahr) v listen
escaque ayss- Zra/? -kay (
check )
m eavesdrop
escarabajo (ayss-kah -rah -6/7a/7-khoa )
m escuela (ayss- kwayAah / school di- ) ;

beetle, bug rector de - head teacher, headmas-


escarcha (ayss-kahr-cbah / frost )
ter; — secundaria secondary school
escarcho (ayss-kahr-choa roach )
m escultor (ayss-kool -toar) sculptor m
escarlata (ayss-kahr-/a/7-tah )
adj scar- escultura (ayss-kool- roo-rah / sculp- )

let ture
escarnio (ayss- kahr-nv oa scorn )
m escupir (ayss-koo-peer) v *spit
escasez (ayss-kah -sayth) / scarcity, escurridor (ayss-koo-rree- d/?oar) m
shortage strainer
escaso ayss- Zra/? -soa adj scarce; mi-
( )
ese (ay- say adj that; ese pron that
)

nor esencia (ay-sayo-thvah / essence )

escena ay-thay-ua\\ / scene; setting


(
esencial (ay-sayn -Wahl) adj essen-
escenario (ayss-thay-oa/7-ryoa stage )
m tial ;
vital
esclavo (ayss-Zr/a/?-bhoa slave )
m esfera (ayss-/ay-rah / sphere; atmos- )

esclusa (ayss-Zr/oo-sah / lock )


phere
escoba (ayss-Zroa-bhah / broom )
*
esforzarse (ayss-ioar-thahr-say v try, )

escoces (ayss-koa- thayss) adj Scottish, bother


Scotch ;
m Scot esfuerzo (ayss-fwayr-xhoa effort )
m
Escocia (
ayss- Zroa-th ^ah )
/ Scotland strain ;
stress
escoger (ayss-koa -khayr) v *choose, esgrimir (ayz-gree-meer) v fence
pick eslabon (ayz-lah- bhoan) link m
escolta (ayss-Zroa/-tah )
/ escort esmaltado (ayz-mahl -ra/? -dhoa )
adj en-
escoltar (ayss-koal -ra/?r) v escort amelled
escombro (ayss-Zroam-broa )
m mack- esmaltar (ayz-mahl-ra/7r) v glaze
erel esmalte (ayz-mahl-xay enamel )
m
esconder (ayss-koan -dayr) v *hide esmeralda (ayz-may- rahl-dah f emer- )

escribano (ayss-kree- bhah-noa )


m ald
clerk esnorquel (ayz-ooa/'-kayl )
m snorkel
escribir ayss-kree- Meer) v*write; ~~
(
eso (ay-soa pron that )

a maquina type; papel de ~ note- espaciar (ayss-pah- thYahr) v space


paper por escrito written, in writ-
;
espacio (ayss- pah -thyoa room )
m
)) ; )

espacioso 65 espumante

space spectator
espacioso (ayss-pah-f^oa-soa adj )
espectro (ayss-pay/r-troa ghost; )
m
spacious, roomy, large spectrum
espada (ayss-pa/7-dhah / sword )
especular (ayss- pay- koo-/a/7/-) v specu-
espalda (ayss-pa/?/-dah / back; dolor
)
late
de - backache espejo (ayss-pay-khoa )
m mirror, look-
espantado (ayss-pahn-fa/?-dhoa )
adj ing-glass
frightened espeluznante (ayss-pay-looth-na/?n-tay
espantar (ayss-pahn-fa/7r) v frighten adj creepy
espanto (ayss-pahn-xoa fright; hor-)
m espera (ayss-pay-rah / waiting )

ror esperanza (ayss-pay-ra/?n-thah / )

espantoso (ayss-pahn-toa-soa )
adj hope expectation
;

dreadful esperanzado (ayss-pay-rahn-r/?a/7-dhoa


Espana (ayss- pah -hah / Spain )
adj hopeful
espanol (ayss- pah -noa/) adj Spanish; espera r (ayss- pay- rahr) v hope wait ;

m Spaniard expect, await


esparadrapo (ayss-pah-rah-d/?ra/7-poa espesar (ayss- pay- sahr) v thicken
m adhesive tape, plaster espeso (ayss-pay-soa adj thick )

esparcir (ayss-pahr-f/?eer) v scatter, espesor (ayss-pay -soar) thickness m


*shed espeton (ayss-pay- toan) spit m
esparrago (ayss-pa/7-rrah-goa as- ) m espia (ayss-pee-ah spy )
m
paragus espiar (ayss-p^a/?r) vpeep
especia (ayss-pay-thYah / spice )
espina (ayss-pee-nah /thorn; fish- )

especial ayss-pay-
( adj special; bone; - dorsal backbone
pecuhar, particular espinacas (ayss-pee-na/7-kahss fpl )

especialidad (ayss-pay-thvah-lee- spinach


dhahdh f speciality
)
espinazo (ayss-pee-/?a/?-thoa )
m spine
especialista ayss- pay-th Yah -/eess-tah
(
espirar ayss- pee -rahr) v expire
(

m specialist espiritu (ayss-pee-ree-too )


m spirit;
especia izarse (ayss-pay-thYah-lee-
I ghost
thahr- say) v specialize; especializa- espiritual (ayss-pee-r ee-twahl) adj
do skilled spiritual
especialmente (ayss-pay-thYahl-mayn- esplendido (ayss- playn-dee-dhoa )
adj
tay ) a dv especially splendid glorious, enchanting,
;

especie (ayss -paythyay) / species, magnificent


breed esplendor (ayss-playn -doar) splen- m
especifico (ayss- pay- thee-iee-koa ) adj dour
specific esponja (ayss-poang-khah f sponge )

especimen (ayss-pay-thee-mayn )
m esposa (ayss-poa-sah / wife; esposas )

specimen fpl handcuffs pi


espectaculo (ayss-payk-fa/7-koo-loa )
m esposo (ayss-poa-soa husband )
m
spectacle, show; de variedades espuma (ayss-poo-mah / froth, foam, )

floor show lather


espectador (ayss-payk-tah -dhoar) m espumante (ayss- poo- mahn-xay) adj
espumar 66 estipulacion

sparkling dler
espumar (ayss- poo- ma/tr) v foam estafar ayss-tah- fahr) reheat, swindle
(

esputo (ayss-poo-xoa spit )


m estallar ( ayss-tah- /^a/7r )
v explode
esquela (ayss-kay-\ah f note )
estambre ( ayss- tahm -bray )
m/f wor-
esqueleto (ayss-kay-/ay-toa )
m skel- sted
eton estampa (ayss- tahm-pah / engraving )

esquema (ayss-£ay-mah )
m diagram; estampilla (ayss-tahm-pee-|yah fMe )

scheme stamp
esqui (ayss -kee) m
ski; skiing; - estancia (ayss- tahn-xh* ah )
/ stay
acuatico water ski; salto de - ski- estanco (ayss- tahng -koa )
m cigar
jump shop, tobacconist’s
esquiador (ayss-kvah -dhoar) skier m estanque (ayss-tahng-kay m pond )

esq u ia r (ayss- Wahr) vski estanquero (ayss-tahng-/ray-roa )


m to-
esquina (ayss-/ree-nah / comer )
bacconist
esqui vo (ayss-tee-bhoa adj shy )
estante ayss- fa/?n -tay
( shelf )
m
estable (ayss-fa/7-bhlay adj perma- )
estano (ayss- tah -noa tin pewter )
m ;

nent, stable *estar ayss-tahr v *be


( )

'establecer (ayss-tah-bhlay- f/?ayr) v estatua (ayss-fa/7-twah / statue )

establish estatura ayss-tah- roo-rah / figure


(
)

establo (ayss-fa/?-bhloa stable )


m este 1 (ayss- tay east )
m
estacion (ayss-tah -thYoan) /season; este 2 (ayss- tay adj this; este pron )

station depot nAm — central


; ;
this
central station ;
~ de servicio filling estera (ayss-fay-rah ) / mat
station; - terminal terminal estercolero (ayss-tayr-koa-/ay-roa )
m
estacionamiento (ayss-tah-thYoa-nah- dunghill
mYayn- toa )
m
parking lot de- Am ;
esteril (ayss- fay-reel ) adj sterile
rechos de - parking fee esterilizar (ayss-tay-ree-lee-fte/?/') v
estacionar (ayss-tah-thyoa-/?a/?/ v r

)
sterilize
park; prohibido estacionarse no estetico (ayss-fay-tee-koa )
adj aes-
parking thetic
estacionario (ayss-tah-thyoa-/?a/7-rVoa )
estilo (ayss-fee-loa )
m style
adj stationary estilografica (ayss-tee-loa-yra/7-fee-
estadio (ayss-fa/7-dhvoa stadium )
m kah) / fountain-pen
estadista ayss-tah- dheess-xab
( )
m estima (ayss-fee-mah / esteem )

statesman estimacion (ayss-tee-mah-f^yoar?) / re-


estadistica ayss-tah- cf/ieess-tee-kah /
( )
spect ;
estimate
statistics pi estimar (ayss-t ee-mahr) v esteem; esti-

Estado (ayss- fa/7- doa )


m state mate
estado (ayss-fa/?-dhoa )
m state, condi- estimulante (ayss-tee-moo-/a/?f?-tay )
m
tion stimulant
Estados Unidos (ayss- fa/? -dhoass oo- estimular ayss -tee- moo -/a/?/-) v stimu-
(

nee- dhoass) the States, United States late ;


urge
estafa (ayss-fa/?-fah / swindle )
estimulo (ayss- fee-moo- loa impulse )
m
estafador (ayss-tah-fah -dhoar) m swin- estipulacion ayss- tee- poo -lah- thYoan)
(
) );

estipular 67 exactamente

/stipulation student
estipular (ayss-tee-poo-/a/7r) v stipu- estudiar {ayss-xoo- dhYahr) v study
late estudio (ayss-foo-dhvoa study )
m
estirar (ayss-tee- ra/?r) v stretch estufa (ayss-foc-fah / stove; ~ de )

estiron (ayss-t ee-roan) m tug gas gas stove


esto (ayss- toa ) adj this estupefaciente (ayss-too-pay-fah-
estola (ayss-faa-lah )
/ stole thYayn-xay )
m drug
estomago (ayss-foa-mah-goa )
m stom- estupendo (ayss-too-payn-doa )
adj
ach dolor de ~ stomach-ache
;
wonderful
estorbar (ayss-toar- MaAr) v disturb, estupido (ayss-fcc-pee-dhoa )
adj stu-
embarrass pid ;
dumb
estornino (ayss-toar-A7ee-noa star- )
m etapa (ay-fa/7 -pah )
/ stage
ling etcetera (ayt- thay-xay -rah )
and so on,
estornudar (ayss-toar-noo-c//7a/7r) v etcetera
sneeze eter (ay- tayr )
m ether
estrangular (ayss-trahng-goo-/a/7r) v eternidad (
ay-xayr-nee- dhahdh )
/ eter-
choke, strangle nity
estrato (ayss- trah -toa layer )
m eterno (ay-fayr-noa adj eternal )

est rechar (ayss-tray- c/73/ /') v tighten 7 etiope (ay-fee-oa-pay adj Ethiopian )

estrecho (ayss-fray-choa adj narrow ) ;


m Ethiopian
tight Etiopia (ay- f^oa-p y ah )
/ Ethiopia
estrella (ayss- fray -1 yah )
/ star etiqueta ay-xee-kay-xab ( )
/ tag
estremecido (ayss-tray-may-f/733-dhoa Europa (ay°°-roa-pah )
/ Europe
adj shivery europeo (ay°°-roa-pay-oa adj Euro- )

estremecimiento (ayss-tray-may-thee- pean European ;


m
mYayn-toa shudder )
m evacuar (ay-bbab-kwahr) v evacuate
estrenido (ayss-tray-nee-dhoa adj )
evaluar [ay-bbab-lwahr) v evaluate, es-
constipated timate
estrenimiento (ayss-tray-hee-m^ay/7- evangelio (ay-bhahng-khay-Woa )
m
toa ) m constipation gospel
estribo (ayss- tree- bhoa) m stirrup evaporar (ay-bhah-poa-ra/7r) v evapor-
estribor (ayss-xree-bhoar) m starboard ate
estricto (ayss-free/r-toa )
adj strict evasion (ay-bhah-s^oa/7) / escape
estrofa (ayss-froa-fah )
/ stanza eventual (ay-bhayn-fwa/7/) adj event-
estropeado (ayss-troa-pay- 3 / -dhoa adj 7
)
ual ;
possible
broken crippled ;
evidente (ay-bhee-dhayn-xay adj )
evi-
estropear (ayss-troa-pay-a/ r) v mess 7 dent self-evident
;

up evidentemente ay-bhee-dhayn-tay- (

estructura (ayss-trook-foo-rah ) / struc- mayn-xay adv apparently


)

ture ;
fabric evitar (ay-bbee-tahr) v avoid
estuario (ayss-fwa/7-rVoa )
m estuary evolucion (ay-bhoa-loo- thYoan) / evol-
estuco (ayss- foe -koa plaster )
m ution
estuche (ayss-foo-chay case )
m exactamente (ayk-sahk-tah-mayn-tay
estudiante (ayss-xoo-dhYahn-xay )
m adv exactly
) / ) )

exactitud 68 expirar

exactitud (ayk-sahk-tee-food/?) / cor- cuse


rectness excusar (ayks-koo-sahr) v excuse
exacto (ayk- sahk -toa )
adj precise, ex- exencion (ayk-sayn -thYoan) / exemp-
act, accurate tion
exagerar (ayk-sah-khay-ra/7f ) v exag- exento (ayk-sayn-xoa adj exempt ) ;
-
gerate de impuestos duty-free
examen (ayk-sa/7-mayn )
m examin- exhalar (ayk-sab- lahr) v exhale
ation exhausto (ayk-souss-toa adj over- )

examinar (ayk-sah-mee- nahr) v exam- tired


ine exhibir (ayk-s ee-bheer) v exhibit, dis-
excavacion (ayks-kah-bhah-r^oar?) / play
excavation exigencia (ayk-see-/r/?ay77-th y ah )
/de-
exceder (ayk-thay -dhayr) v exceed mand
excelencia ayk-thay- layn-xWah( / ex- exigente (ayk-see- khayn-xay )
adj par-
cellence ticular
excelente ayk-thay- layn-xay adj ex-
(
)
exigir (ayk-see- kheer) v demand
cellent, fine exiliado ( ayk-see- ya/7-dhoa
)
m exile
excentrico (ayk-thayn-xree-koa )
adj ec- exilio (ayk-see-l y oa )
m exile
centric eximir (ayk-see-meer) v exempt
excepcion (ayk-xhay p-thYoan),f excep- existencia (ayk-seess-tayn-xNab / ex-
tion istence existencias fpl supply,
;

excepcional (ayk-thayp-th y oa -nahl) adj stock; *tener en - stock


exceptional existir (ayk-seess-feer) v exist
excepto (ayk-thayp-xoa prep except )
exito (ayk- see-toa m
success, luck
) ;

tener -
#
excesivo (ayk-thay-see-bhoa adj ex- )
hit; de ~ successful;
cessive manage, succeed
exceso (ayk-thay -soa )
m excess; - de exorbitante (ayk-soar-bhee-fa/?n-tay )

velocidad speeding adj prohibitive


excitation (ayk-thee-tah -thYoan) / ex- exotico (ayk- soa -tee-koa adj exotic )

citement expansion (ayks-pahn-s y oan) / expan-


excitante (ayk-thee-ra/v?-tay adj excit- )
sion
ing expedition (ayks-pay-dhee-f/^oan) /
excitar (ayk-xbee- tahr) v excite expedition
exclamation (ayks-klah-mah- thYoan) f expediente (ayks- pay- dhYayn-xay )
m
exclamation file

exclamar (ayks-klah-ma/?/') v exclaim experiencia (ayks-pay-^ayn-thrah / )

* excl u v exclude experience


i r ( ayks- k/weer )
exclusivamente (ayks-kloo-see-bhah- expe r me nta r ay ks- pay ree may n ra/>r
i
(
- - -

mayn-xay )
adv exclusively, solely v experiment; experience; experi-
exclusivo (ayks-kloo-see-bhoa )
adj ex- mentado experienced
clusive experimento (ayks-pay-ree-mayn-toa )

excursion (ayks-koor -s^oan) / trip, ex- m experiment


cursion experto (ayks- payr-xoa )
m expert
excusa (ayks-foo-sah )
/ apology, ex- expirar (ayks-pee-ra/7/') v expire
)
; ; - - ) ;

explanada 69 fabricar

explanada (ayks-plah-r?a/?-dhah )
/es- hensive, extensive
planade extenuar (ayks-tay-mva/?r) v exhaust
explicable (ayks-plee-te/?-bhlay )
adj exterior (ayks-tay -rYoar) adj external,
accountable exterior ;
m exterior, outside
explicacion (ayks-plee-kah-f^oan) / externo adj outward
(ayks-rayr-noa )

explanation extinguir (ayks-teeng-^eer) v extin-


explicar (ayks-plee-te/7r) v explain; ac- guish
count for extintor (ayks-teen- toar) fire-extin- m
explicito (ayks-p/ee-thee-toa adj ex- )
guisher
press, explicit extorsion (ayks-toar-s^oan) / extortion
explorador (ayks-ploa-rah- dhoar) m extorsionar (ayks-toar-s y oa-/7a/?r) v ex-
scout, boy scout tort
exploradora (ayks-ploa-rah-d/703-rah / )
extra [ayks- trah adj extra )

girl guide extracto [ayks-trahk-xoa excerpt )


m
*
explorar (ayks-ploa- rahr) v explore extraer (ayks-trah -ayr) v extract
explosion (ayks-ploa -s^oan) / explo- extranjero (ayks-trahng-May-roa adj )

sion, blast outbreak ; alien, foreign ;


m alien, foreigner
explosivo (ayks-ploa-see-bhoa adj ex- )
stranger ;
en el - abroad
plosive ;
m explosive extranar (ayks-trah-/?a/7/') v amaze,
explotar (ayks-ploa -tahr) v exploit surprise ;
banish
'exponer (ayks-poa-nayr) v exhibit extra ho (ayks-trah-noa ) adj foreign,
exportacion (ayks-poar-tah -thyoan) f strange ;
peculiar, queer, funny
exportation, export extraoficial (ayks-trah-oa-f ee-thYahl)
exportar (ayks-poar-fa/7r) v export adj unofficial
exposicion (ayks-poa-s ee-thYoan) / ex- extraordinario ayks-trah -oar-dhee-na/?-
(

position, exhibition, display, show r y oa adj extraordinary, exceptional


)

exposure; ~ de arte art exhibition extravagante (ayks-trah-bhah-^a/?n-


exposi metro (ayks-poa-see-may-troa adj extravagant
tay )

m exposure meter extraviar (ayks-trah 6 3 / /') v *mislay ^ 7

expresar (ayks-pray-sa/7r) v express extremo [ayks-tray-moa adj extreme; )

expresion ay ks- pray- s y oan) / ex-


( very, utmost extreme end ;
m ;

pression exuberante (ayk-soo-bhay rahn -tay


expresivo (ayks-pray-see-bhoa )
adj ex- adj exuberant
pressive
expreso (ayks-pray-soa )
adj explicit
express por - special delivery
;
F
expulsar (ayks- pool- sahr) v chase; ex-
pel
exquisito (ayks-kee-see-toa )
adj ex- fabrica (Za/7-bhree-kah )
/ factory;
quisite ;
delicious works pi, mill ;
- de gas gasworks
extasis [ayks- tah-seess )
m ecstasy fabricante (iah-bhree- kahn -Xay )
m
'extender ayks-tayn- cfeyr) v * spread,
( manufacturer
expand fabricar (fah-bhr ee-kahr) v manufac-
extenso (ayks-tayn-soa adj compre- )
ture
tabula 70 fenomeno
tabula (/a/?-bhoo-lah )
/ fable pharmacy drugstore ;
nAm
facil (
fah-xhee\ )
adj easy farmacologia (fahr-mah-koa-loa-Mee-
tacilidad (iah-xhee-\ee-dhahdh) / ease; ah / pharmacology
)

facility faro (fah-roa headlight; hghthouse


)
m
facilitar (fah-thee-lee- tahr) v facilitate farol trasero (fah-roa/trah-say-roa )
tail-

factible (fahk-?ee-bhiay )
adj attainable light
factor (iahk-toar) factor m farsa fahr-sah / farce
( )

factura (fahk-roo-rah ) / invoice fascismo (fah-rfeez-moa )


m
fascism
facturar (fahk-too-ra/?/-) k bill fascista (iah-theess-xab )
adj fascist; m
facultad (fah-kool -tahdh) / faculty fascist
fachada (fah-c/?a/?-dhah )
/ facade fase (
/a/7 -say )
/ stage, phase
faisan (figh-sa/7/7 )
w pheasant fastidiar (iabss-xee-dhyahr) v annoy,
faja (/a/7- khah )
/ strip ;
girdle bother
fa Ida (fahl-dah ) / skirt fastidioso (fahss-tee-c/^oa-soa )
adj
faldon (iah\-doan) m gable difficult
falsification (fahl-see-fee-kah-r^oa/i) / fatal (Xah-tahl) adj fatal; mortal
fake favor (\ab-bhoar) favour; a - de on m
falsificar (fahl-see-fee-te/7A) v forge, behalf of por - please ;

counterfeit favorable (fah-bhoa-ra/ -bhlay adj fa- 7


)

falso (fahl-soa adj false; untrue


)
vourable
falta (fahl-xab / error; want, lack; of-
)
*favorecer (iab-bboa-ray-thayr) v fa-
fence; sin - without fail vour
faltar (fahl-fa/ /') v fail
7 favorecido (fah-bhoa-ray-//7ee-dhoa )
m
fallar (teh-Pahr) vfail payee
*fallecer (Xah-W ay -thayr) v depart favorito (fah-bhoa-rae-toa adj pet; )
m
fama / fame; de - mundial
(/a/7-mah )
favourite
world-famous; de mala - notori- fe (fay )
/ faith
ous febrero (fay- bhray -roa )
February
familia (fah-mee-IYah )
/ family febril (
Xay -bhreel ) adj feverish
familiar (iah-mee-iyahr) adj familiar fecundo (\ay-koon-doa )
adj fertile
famoso (fah-moa-soa )
adj famous fecha (fay-chah / date )

fanal ( iah-nahl )
m headlamp federation (fay-dhay-rah/^oafl) / fed-
fanatico (fah- nah -tee-koa )
adj fanati- eration
cal federal (iay-dbay-rahl) adj federal
fantasia (fahn-tah-see-ah )
/ fantasy felicidad (fay-lee-thee -dhahdh) / happi-
fantasma (fahn-ra/7z-mah )
m spook, ness
phantom, ghost felicitation (fay-lee-thee-tah- thyoan) f
fantastico (fahn-ra/7ss-tee-koa )
adj fan- congratulation
tastic felicitar (fay-lee-thee- ra/7r) v congratu-
farallon (fah-rah -/yoan) m cliff late
fardo fahr-dboa
( )
m load feliz (\ay- teeth) adj happy
farmaceutico (iahr-mah-thay00 -tee- femenino (fay-may-nee-noa ) adj femi-
koa )
m chemist nine; female
farmacia (fahr-maMhVah )
/ chemist’s, fenomeno (Xay-noa -may-noa )
m phe-
) ;

feo 71 floristena

nomenon ophy
feo (
fay-oa )
adj ugly filosofico (fee-loa-soa-fee-koa ) adj
feria (
fay-r^ah / fair philosophical
fermentar (fayr-mayn-fa/7 /') v ferment filosofo (fee-/oa-soa-foa )
m philos-
feroz (fay- roath) adj wild opher
ferreteria (fay-rray-tay-ree-ah )
/ hard- filtrar (iee\-trahr) v strain
ware store filtro (fee/troa )
m filter; - de a ire
ferrocarril (fay-rroa-kah-rree/) w rail- air-filter ;
~~ del aceite oil filter
way ;
railroad nAm fin (feen )
m end ;
aim, purpose ;
a ~
fertil (
fayr-teel )
adj fertile de so that ;
a I ~ at last
fertilidad (fayr-tee-lee-d/7a/?d/7 )
/ fertil- final ( iee-nahl ) adj eventual, final; m
ity end ;
al - at last
festival (fayss-tee- 6/73/7/) m festival financiar (fee-nahn-r/?^/?/-) v finance
festivo (fayss-ree-bhoa adj festive )
financiero (fee-nahn-f^ay-roa adj fi- )

feudal (fay 00 -dhahl) adj feudal nancial


fiable (^a/7 -bhlay adj reliable )
finanzas (fee-nahn-xhahss fpl finances )

fianza ^a/7/7-thah / security bail


( ) ;
pi
deposit finca (feeng- kah ) / premises pi
fiasco fYahss-koa ( failure )
m fingir (feeng-Meer) v pretend
fibra ( fee-bhrah ) / fibre finlandes (feen-lahn-dayss) adj Finn-
ficcion (feek -thYoan) / fiction ish ;
m Finn
ficha /ee-chah ( / chip, token )
Finlandia (feen-/a/v?-d y ah / Finland )

f iebre Pay-b hray / fever


(
~~ del he-
) ;
fino fee- noa adj dehcate, fine sheer
( ) ;

no hay fever firma feer- mah / signature firm


( ) ;

fiel (f y ayl ) adj faithful, true firmar [ieer-mahr) vsign


fieltro (
fYayl-\roa )
m felt firme feer- may adj steady, firm se-
( ) ;

fiero ( f^ay- roa ) adj fierce cure


fiesta (
fYayss-tab )
f feast party ; ;
holi- fisica {fee- see-kah ) / physics
day fisico {fee- see-koa adj physical; )
m
figura (fee-yoo-rah )
/ figure physicist
figurarse fee-goo- rahr-say (
)
v imagine fisiologia (fee-s y oa-loa-/r/7ee-ah )
/
fijador (fee-khah -dhoar) m setting lo- physiology
tion, hair gel, hair spray f laco flah- koa ( )
adj thin
fijar (iee-khahr) v attach; fijarse en flamenco [i\ab- mayng -koa )
m fla-
mind mingo
fijo ( fee-khoa ) adj fixed permanent ;
flauta (flou-xah )
/ flute
fila (fee-lah ) / row, rank flecha (flay<hah / arrow
)

Filipinas (fee-lee-pee-nahss )
fpl Philip- flexible (flayk-sae-bhlay )
adj flexible;
pines pi supple, elastic
filipino (fee-lee-pee-noa )
adj Philip- flojel (floa -khayl) m down
pine ;
m Filipino f lojo (
floa- khoa adj weak )

filmar (feel -mahr) vfilm flor (floar) / flower


filme (
feel- may ) m movie florista (floa-reess-tah ) m florist
filosofia (fee-loa-soa-/ee-ah )
/philos- floristeria (floa-reess-tay-ree-ah ) /
; )

flota 72 frecuentemente

flower-shop fotocopiar (foa-toa-koa-p ya/?r) v photo-


flota (
floa - tah )
/ fleet copy
flotador (floa-tah -dhoar) m float fotografia (foa-toa-grah-fee-ah / pho- )

flotar v float
(i\oa- tahr) tograph photography - de pasa-
; ;

fluido ( //oo-ee-dhoa adj fluid ) ;


m fluid porte passport photograph
*fluir (flweer v flow, stream )
fotografiar (foa-toa-grah-^a/7r) v pho-
foca foa- kah / seal
( )
tograph
foco foa- koa
(
focus )
m ;
wMe light fotografo (foa-foa-grah-foa photo- )
m
bulb grapher
folklore (ioa\-kloa-ray m folklore
)
fracasado (frah-kah-sa/7-dhoa adj un- )

folleto (foa-/^ay-toa )
m brochure successful
fondo (
foan-doa )
m background fracaso (frah-*a/?-soa ) failure m
ground, bottom ;
mMe shp ;
fondos fraction (frahk- thyoan) / fraction
mpl fund fractura frahk- roo-rah / fracture,
( )

fonetico (foa -nay-tee -koa adj phonetic )


break
forastero (foa-rahss-fay-roa )
m fracturar (frahk-too- rahr) v fracture
foreigner ;
stranger fragil (frah-Vhee\ adj fragile )

forma foar- mah / form, shape


( ) fragmento (frahg-mayn-toa )
m frag-
formation (foar-mah -thyoan) / forma- ment, piece extract ;

tion frambuesa (frahm-tivay-sah )


/ rasp-
formal (ioar-mahl) adj formal berry
formalidad foar- mah- lee -dhahdh) f
(
frances (frahn-rteyss) adj French ;
m
formality Frenchman
formar (foar -mahr) v form, shape; Francia frahn-xWah / France
(

educate franco frahng -koa adj postage paid,


(
)

formato (foar-ma/?-toa size )


m post-paid
formidable (foar-mee-tf/?a/7-bhlay adj ) francotirador (frahng -koa -tee- rah-
huge dhoar sniper
)
m
formula /oar-moo- lah / formula
( ) franela (frah-nay-lah )
/ flannel
formulario (foar -moo- tah -r^oa )
m franja ( frahng-Vhah ) / fringe
form - de matriculation
;
registra- franqueofrahng -/cay-oa (postage )
m
tion form frasco frahss-koa(
flask )
m
forro foa- rroa
( )
m lining f rase frah-say
(
/ sentence phrase ) ;

fortaleza (foar-tah-/ay-thah) / fortress, fraternidad (Uah-xayr-nee-dhahdh) /


fort fraternity
fortuna (foar-roo-nah / fortune )
f ra ude (frou -dhay )
m fraud
forunculo (ioa-roong-koo-\oa boil )
m frecuencia (fray-/nvayn-th*ah )
f fre-
*forzar (Xoar- thahr) v force ;
strain quency
forzosamente (foar-thoa-sah-mayn-tay ) frecuentar (fray-kwayn-fa/?r) v asso-
adv by force ciate with
foso foa-soa
(
moat )
m frecuente Uay-kwayn-xay adj fre- ( )

foto foa- toa / photo


( )
quent
fotocopia (foa-toa-/roa-p ah) y
/photo- frecuentemente (fray-kwayn-tay -mayn-
copy tay adv frequently, often
)
) ; ;

*fregar 73 gamba
•fregar (Uay-gahr) v wash up; scrub funcionario (foon-thyoa-na/?-ryoa )
m
’frei'r (fray- ear) v fry civil servant
frenar (iray-nahr) v slow down funda (foon-dah f sleeve; - de almo-
)

f reno fray-noa ( )
m brake; - de mano hada pillow-case
hand-brake; ~~ de pie foot-brake fundacion (foon-dah- thYoan) / founda-
f rente (
frayn - tay )
/ forehead front ;
m tion
fresa (
fray - sah )
/ strawberry fundamentado (foon-dah-mayn-ra/7-
fresco (
frayss- koa )
adj fresh ;
chilly, dhoa )
adj well-founded
cool fundamental (foon-dah-mayn-fa/7/) adj
friccion (
f reek- thyoan) / friction fundamental, basic
frigorifico (free-goa-raa-fee-koa )
m fundamento (loon-dah-mayn-xoa )
m
fridge basis, base
trio free-oa adj cold
( ) ;
m cold fundar(foon- dahr) v found
frontera (froan-ray-rah )
/ frontier, bor- fundir( foon -deer) vmelt
derboundary, bound
; funerales (foo-nay-ra/?-layss )
mpl fu-
frotar (Uoa-tahr) v rub neral
f ruta (
froo-xah / fruit furgoneta (ioor-goa-nay-xah / deliver)' )

f ruto (
m fruitfroo-xoa )
van
fuego (fway-g oa m fire )
furioso (Xoo-rYoa-soa )
adj furious
f uente fwayn- tay / source, fountain
( )
furor [i m anger, rage
oo -roar)
dish fusible (foo-sae-bhlay m fuse )

fuera fway - rah ( )


adv out ;
off, away fusil (foo-see/) w gun
- de outside, out of ;
- de lugar fusion (ioo-s y oan f merger )

misplaced ;
~ de temporada off futbol {foot- bhoal soccer; football
)
m
season futil (foo- teel adj petty
)

fuerte fwayr- tay ( )


adj powerful, futuro (foo-too-roa adj future )

strongmighty loud ; ;

fuerza fwayr - thah / force power,


( ) ;

might, energy strength ~~ de vo-


luntad will-power; - motriz
; ;
G
driving force; fuerzas armadas
military force, armed forces gabinete (gah-bhee-nay-tay cabinet )
m
fugitivo (foo-khee-fee-bhoa )
m run- gafas (gaMahss fpJ goggles pl\ - de
)

away sol sun-glasses pi


fumador (foo-mah -dhoar) m smoker; gaitero (gigh-ray-roa adj gay )

compartimento para fumadores galena (gah-lay-ree-ah /gallery; - )

smoker de arte art gallery


fumar (Xoo-mahr) v smoke; prohibido galgo (gahl -goa greyhound )
m
~ no smoking galope (gah-/oa-pay gallop )
m
funcion (loon- thYoan) / function galleta (gah-^ay-tah )
/biscuit
funcionamiento (foon-thyoa-nah- gallina (gah-^ea-nah )
/ hen
mYayn-xoa )
m working, operation gallo (gah-\Y oa )
m cock ;
~~ de bosque
funcionar (ioon-xMoa-nahr) vwork, grouse
operate gamba (gahm-bab ) / prawn
; ; ;

gamuza 74 gimnasia

gamuza (gah-moo-thah ) / suede pl\ binoculars pl\ cuff-links pl \


~
gana (
gah-nah ) f fancy; appetite de campana field glasses
ganador (gah-nah- dhoar) adj winning *gemir (Vhay -meer) v groan, moan
ganancia (gah-nahn-xMah f gain, )
generation (khay-nay-rah- thYoan) f
profit generation
ganar(gah -nahr) vgain; *make, earn generador (khay-nay-rah- dhoar) m
ganas (^a/7-nahss fpl desire )
generator
gancho (gahn-choa hook )
m general khay- nay- rahl) adj general
(

ganga gahng-gah / bargain


( )
universal, public, broad general ;
m
garaje (gah-rah-khay )
m garage; dejar en - in general
en ~ garage generalmente (khay-nay-rahl-mayn-
garante (gah-rahn-xay guarantor )
m tay adv mostly, as a rule
)

garantia (gah-rahn-fee-ah / guarantee )


generar (khay -nay -rahr) v generate
garantizar (gah-rahn-t ee-thahr) v guar- genero (khay-nay -toa m gender; kind )

antee generosidad (khay-nay-roa-see-dhahdh)


garganta (gaht- gahn-xah /throat; ) / generosity
dolor de - sore throat generoso (khay-nay-roa-soa adj gen- )

garra (gah- rrah / claw )


erous, liberal
garrafa (gah- rrah -fah / carafe )
genial (khay- n* ah/) adj genial
garrote (gah-rroa-tay club, cudgel )
m genio (khay-nv oa genius
)
m
garza (gahr-xhah / heron )
genital (khay-n ee-tahl) adj genital
gas (gahss )
m
gas cocina de - gas ;
gente (khayn-xay )
/ folk people pi;

cooker gentil (khayn -tee!) adj gentle


gasa (gah-sah ) / gauze genuino (Vhay-nwee-noa adj genuine )

gasolina (gah-soa-fee-nah / petrol )


geografia (khay-oa-grah-/iee-ah ) / ge-
gasoline nAm. gas nAm; — sin ography
plomo unleaded petrol; puesto de geografico (khay-oa-yra/7-fee-koa )
adj
~ petrol station geographical
gastado (gahss- tah-dhoa )
adj worn- geologia (khay-oa-loa-Mee-ah ) / geol-
out, worn, threadbare ogy
gastar gahss- tahr) v *spend; wear
(
geometria (khay-oa-may-free-ah / ge- )

out ometry
gasto gahss- toa
(
m
expense, expendi-
)
gerencial (khay-rayn-f/?^/?/) adj ad-
ture gastos de viaje
;
fare, travel- ministrative
ling expenses germen (khayr-mayn germ )
m
gastrico (gahss- tree-koa )
adj gastric gesticular (khayss-tee-kcw-lahr) v ges-
gastronomo (
gahss- froa-noa-moa )
m ticulate
gourmet gestion (khayss- tYoan) / administra-
gatear (gah-tay -ahr) v *creep tion, management
gatillo (gah- ree-l voa )
m trigger gesto (khayss- toa )
m sign
gato (gah- toa )
m cat ;
jack gigante(khee-0a/>n-tay m giant)

gaviota (gah-bhroa-xah ) / gull, seagull gigantesco (khee-gahn- tayss- koa adj )

gema (
khay- mah ) / gem enormous, gigantic
gemelos (khay-may-loass mpl twins )
gimnasia (kheem-na/7-s y ah /gymnas- )
gimnasio 75 grandeza

tics pi eraser, rubber; - de mascar chew-


gimnasio (kheem-na/7-s y oa } m gymna- ing-gum; - espumada foam-rub-
sium ber
gimnasta (kheem- na/?ss- tah )
m gym- gondola (goan- doa-lah / gondola )

nast gordo (goar-dhoa adj big; fat, stout )

ginecologo (khee-nay-/roa-loa-goa )
m gorra (goa-r rah / cap )

gynaecologist gorrion (goa -rryoan) sparrow w


girar (khee-rahr) v turn gorro (goa-noa cap - de bano)
m ;

giro (khee-roa )
m draft ; - postal bathing-cap
postal order gota (goa-xab / drop gout ) ;

gitano (khee-tah-noa )
m gipsy gotear (goa-tay-abr) vleak
glaciar (glah-r/7^a/7r) m glacier goteo (goa-tay-oa leak )
m
glandula (glahn-6oo-\ah / gland )
gotico (goa- tee-koa) adj Gothic
globo (gloa- bhoa globe; balloon )
m gozar (goa- thahr) v enjoy
gloria (gloa- r y ah
/ glory )
grabacion (grah-bhah- thy oan) / re-
glorieta (gloa-z^ay-tah / roundabout ) cording
glosario (gloa-sa/?-r y oa vocabulary )
m grabado (grah-b/?a/?-dhoa )
m engrav-
gloton (gloa- roan) adj greedy ing ;
picture, print
gobernador (goa-bhayr-nah- dhoar) m grabador (grah-bhah -dhoar) m engrav-
governor er
gobernante (goa-bhayr-r?a/?r?-tay )
m grabar (grab- bhahr) v engrave
ruler gracia (grah-th yah) f grace; de - free,
*gobernar (goa-bhayr -nahr) v reign, gratis
rule gracias (grah- th y ahss thank you )

gobierno (goa-b/^ayr-noa govern- )


m gracioso (grah- thy oa-soa adj funny, )

ment, rule ~ de la casa housekeep-


;
humorous ;
graceful
ing grado (grah-dboa )
m degree ;
grade a ;

goce (goa- thay )


m enjoyment tal ~ so
gol (goal )
m goal gradual (grah-dhwahl) adj gradual
golf (goalf )
m golf ;
campo de - golf- graduar (grah-dhwahr) v grade gra- ;

links duarse v graduate


golfo goal -ioa
( )
m gulf grafico grah -fee-koa adj graphic;
( )
m
golondrina (goa- loan -dree-nah / swal- ) graph, chart, diagram
low gramatica (grah-ma/?-tee-kah / gram- )

golosina (goa-loa-see-nah ) / delicacy; mar


golosinas sweets; candy nAm gramatical (grah-mah-tee-/ra/7/) adj
golpe (goal- pay blow knock, )
m ; grammatical
bump * dar golpes bump
; gramo (grah-moa ) m gram
golpear (goal-pay -ahr) v *beat, knock, Gran Bretana (grahn bray-fab-nah )

* strike; thump, tap Great Britain


golpecito (goal- pay- thee-xoa tap ) m grande (grahn-day )
adj big; great,
gollerias (goa-l y ay-ree-ahss )
fpl delica- major
large,
tessen grandeza grahn -ctey-thah / great-
( )

goma (goa- mah / gum; ~ de ) borrar ness ;


grandness
;; ;;

grandioso 76 gustar

grandioso (grahn-fl^oa-soa )
adj su- crous
perb, magnificent grua (groo- ah / crane )

granero m bam
(grah-nay-roa )
gruesa (grway- sah /gross )

granito (grah-^ee-toa m granite ) grueso (grway- soa adj corpulent )

granizo (grah-A?ee-thoa m hail )


grumo (groo- moa lump )
m
granja (grahng-khah / farm )
*grunir (groo-/7eer) v growl
granjera (grahng-May-rah / farmer’s )
grupo groo -poa
( )
m group ;
party, set,
wife bunch
granjero (grahng-/r/?ay-roa )
m farmer gruta (groo- tah / grotto )

grano [grab- noa grain com )


m ;
guante (gwahn-tay glove )
m
pimple guapo (gwah- poa adj handsome )

grapa (grah-pah / clamp staple ) ;


guarda (gwahr-dhah custodian )
m
grasa (grah-sah f fat, grease; fMe
)
guardabarros (gwahr-dhah-/?/?a/)-
shoe pohsh rroass )
m
mud-guard
grasiento (grah-s^ayn-toa adj fatty, )
guardabosques (gwahr-dhah-d/?oass-
greasy kayss )
m forester
graso (grah-soa adj fat )
guardar (gwahr-dhahr) v # keep, *put
grasoso (grah-soa-soa adj greasy )
away guard ~ con Have lock up
; ;

gratis (grah-xeess adv free of charge )


guardarse v beware
gratitud (grah -tee- toodh) / gratitude guardarropa (gwahr-dhah-rroa-pah )
m
grato (grah-toa adj enjoyable
)
wardrobe cloakroom checkroom
; ;

gratuito (grah-/wee-toa adj gratis, )


nAm
free of charge, free guarderia (gwahr-dhay-ree-ah )
/ nurs-
grava (grah- bhah / gravel )
ery
grave grah-bhay adj grave; bad
( )
guardia (gwahr- dhvah /guard; po- )
m
gravedad (grah-bhay -dhahdh) /gravity liceman - personal bodyguard
;

Grecia (gray- thvah / Greece )


guardian gwahr- dhYahn)
(
attend- m
griego (grYay-goa adj Greek ) ;
m warden caretaker
ant, ;

Greek guateque (gwah-fay-kay )


m party
grieta (grYay- tah / cleft, chasm; cave
)
guerra (gay- rrah / war; — mundial )

grifo (gree- foa )


m tap faucet nAm ;
world war
grillo (gree- ivoa )
m cricket guia (gee- ah guide; /guidebook
)
m
gripe (gree- pay) / influenza, flu ~ telefonica telephone directory;
gris (greess adj grey
)
telephone book Am
gritar (gree-fa/7r) very; yell, scream, guiar (g y ahr v guide )

shout guijarro (gee-khah-rroa pebble )


m
grito (gree- toa )
m
cry yell, scream, ;
guion (gvoan dash; hyphen )
m
shout guisante (gee-sahn-xay pea )
m
grosella (groa-say-ivah / currant; ~ )
guisar (gee-sahr) v cook
espinosa gooseberry ~ negra ;
guiso (gee- soa dish )
m
black-currant guitarra (gee-fa/7-rrah / guitar )

grosero (groa-say-roa adj gross )


gusano (goo-sah-noa )
m worm
coarse, mde, impertinent gustar (gooss-tahr) veare for, like;

grotesco (groa- tayss- koa adj ludi- )


fancy
gusto 77 heroe

gusto (
gooss- toa )
m taste; con mu- hallazgo ah-IYahdh-goa
( )
m finding
cho ~ gladly hamaca (ah-mah-kah / hammock )

gustosamente (gooss-toa-sah-mayn- hambre (ahm-bray) / hunger


tay adv willingly, gladly
)
hambriento (ahm- brYayn -toa adj hun- )

gry
harina (ah-ree-nah / flour )

harto de (ahr- toa day fed up with,


H tired of
)

hasta (ahss-tah ) prep to, till, until ;


-
#
haber (ah -bhayr) v *have ahora so far ~ que till ;

habit {ah-bheel ) adj able, skilful, haya (ah-v ah) / beech


skilled hebilla (ay -bhee-\v ah / buckle )

habilidad ah-bhee-\ee- dhahdh / abil-


( )
hebreo (ay-bhray-oa Hebrew )
m
ity; skill, art hechizar(ay-chee-f/7a/7r) v bewitch
habitable (ah-bhee-ra/7-bhlay adj in- )
hecho (ay-choa m fact )
*
habitable, habitable heder (ay -dhayr) v * smell
habitation (ah-bhee-tah-r^oan) / hediondo (ay- dhYoan -boa adj smelly )

room; - para huespedes guest- helado (ay-lah-dhoa adj freezing; )


m
room ice-cream
habitante (ah-bhee-fa/w-tay )
m in- #
helar (ay -lahr) v *freeze
habitant helice (ay-lee-thay) /propeller
habitar ah-bhee- ta/?r v inhabit
(
)
hemorragia (ay-moa-rra/7-khvah / )

habito (a/7-bhee-toa ) habit m haemorrhage; - nasal nosebleed


habitual (ah-bhee-fwa/?/) adj habitual hemorroides (ay-moa-firo/-dhayss fpl )

habitualmente (ah-bhee-twahl-mayn- haemorrhoids pi, piles pi


tay )
adv usually *hender (ayn -dayr) v *split
habla (a/7-bhlah ) / speech hendidura (ayn-dee-d/?oo-rah / chink, )

habladuria (ah-bhlah-dhoo-ree-ah / )
crack
rubbish heno (ay- noa )
m hay
hablar ah-bhlahr v *speak, talk
( ) heredar (ay -ray -dhahr) v inherit
*hacer(ah -thayr) vact; *do; *have, hereditario ay-ray-dhee-fa/j-rvoa
(
)
adj
#
cause to, *make hace ago hacer- ; ; hereditary
*
se v become *grow, *go, *get ;
herencia (ay-rayn -thYah) f inheritance,
hacia (a/Mhvah prep at, towards, to;
)
legacy
about; - abajo down; - adelante herida (ay-ree-dhah / injury, wound )

forward; ~ arriba upwards, up; ~


*
herir (ay-reer) v injure, wound
atras backwards hermana (ayr-ma/?-nah ) / sister
hacienda ah- thYayn-dah / estate
( )
hermano (
ayt-mah-noa )
m brother
hacha (ah-chah / axe )
hermetico (ayr- may-tee- koa )
adj air-
hada (ah-dhah / fairy; cuento de ha-
) tight
das fairytale hermoso (ayr-moa-soa adj beautiful )

halcon (ahl -koan) hawk m hernia (ayr- n^ah / hernia; - inter- )

halibut (ah- lee- bhoot) hahbut m vertebral slipped disc


hallar (ah -Pahr) v *come across heroe (ay-roa-ay hero )
m
) ; ;

heroico 78 honrar

heroico (ay-ro/-koa )
adj heroic hipodromo (ee-poa-dhroa-moa )
m
heroismo (ay-roa-eez-moa heroism )
m race-course
herradura (ay-rrah-ctf?oo-rah / horse- )
hipoteca ee-poa- fay-kah
( )
/ mortgage
shoe hispanoamericano (eess-pah-noa-ah-
herramienta [ay-rrah-mYayn-tah / )
may-ree-/ra/?-noa )
adj Spanish- Amer-
tool, utensil, implement bolsa de ;
ican
herramientas tool kit histerico (eess-fay-ree-koa )
adj hys-
herreria (ay-rray-ree-ah / ironworks )
terical
herrero [ay-rray-roa smith, black- )
m historia (eess-foa-rVah )
/ history; —
smith de amor love-story; - del arte art
herrumbre (ay-rroom-bray )
/ rust history
*
hervir (ayr- bheer) v boil historiador (eess-toa-rYah-ctoaa/') m
heterosexual ay-tay-roa-sayk-swa/?/(
historian
adj heterosexual historico (eess-foa-ree-koa )
adj histori-
hidalgo ee-dhahl-goa
(
nobleman )
m cal, historic
hidrogeno [ee-dhroa-Vhay-noa )
m hy- hocico [oa-thee-koa m mouth, snout
)

drogen hogar (oa -gahr) m hearth


hiedra ^ay-dhrah / ivy
( )
hoja oa-khah
(
/ leaf sheet blade -
) ; ; ;

hielo ( Yay- loa )


m ice de afeitar razor-blade; - de pedi-
hierba Yayr - bhah / herb brizna de
( ) ;
do order-form hojas de oro gold ;

- blade of grass mala - weed ;


leaf
hierro Yay- rroa
(
iron de ~ iron )
m ; ;
jhola! [oa- lah )
hello!
~ f undido cast iron Holanda [oa-lahn-dah / Holland )

hi'gado (ee-gah-dhoa )
m liver holandes (oa-lahn -dayss) adj Dutch;
higiene (ee-khYay- nay / hygiene )
m Dutchman
higienico [ee-khYay- nee-koa adj hy- )
hombre (oam-bray m man )

gienic; papel ~ toilet-paper hombro [oam-broa m shoulder )

higo (ee-goa fig )


m homenaje (oa-may-na/7-khay m )
trib-
hija (ae-khah / daughter )
ute, homage
hijastro [ee-khahss-xroa )
m stepchild homosexual (oa-moa-sayk-swa/7/) adj
hijo (ee-khoa )
m son homosexual
hilar [ee-lahr) v *spin hondo (
oan-doa )
adj deep
hilo (ee-loa )
m yarn, thread - de ;
honesto adj honest
[oa-nayss-xoa )

zurcir darning wool honourable, straight


himno (eem- noa )
m hymn; ~ nacio- hongo oang-goa ) (
mushroom m
nal national anthem toadstool
hinchar (een-chahr) v inflate; hin- honor [oa-noar m honour; glory)

charse v * swell honorable (oa-noa-ra/?-bhlay adj hon- )

hinchazon (een-chah- thoan) /swelhng ourable


hipo (ee-poa hiccup )
m honorarios (oa-noa-ra/?-r y oass mpl fee )

hipocresia (ee-poa-kray-see-ah )
/ hy- honra oan-r rah / honour
( )

pocrisy honradez (oan-rah -dhayth) /honesty


hipocrita (ee-poa-kree-tah )
adj hypo- honrado [oan-rrah-dhoa )
adj honest
critical ;
m hypocrite honrar oan-rahr v honour
( )
) ) )

hora 79 husmear

hora (oa-rah )
/ hour; ~ de afluencia hueco way- koa adj hollow
( )
gap ;
m
rush-hour; - de llegada time of ar- huelga (wayl-gah )
/ strike; *estar en
rival; - de salida time of depar- — * strike

ture; - punta peak hour horas de ;


huella way-Wah
( / trace )

consulta consultation hours; horas huerfano wayr- fah-noa (


orphan )
m
de oficina office hours, business huerto wayr-toa
(
kitchen garden )
m
hours horas de visita visiting
;
hueso way-soa
(
bone stone )
m ;

hours; horas habiles business huesped wayss-paydh (


)
m guest ;

hours lodger, boarder


horario (oa-rah-r^oa )
m schedule; hueva way- bhah / roe
( )

timetable; - de verano summer huevera (way-bhay-rah / egg-cup )

time huevo way- bhoa m egg yema de


( ) ;
~
horca (oar- kah ) / gallows pi egg-yolk
horizontal (oa-ree-thoan -tahl) adj hori- *huir (weer )
v escape
zontal hule (ooAay )
mMe rubber
horizonte (oa-ree- thoan-xay )
w hor- humanidad (oo-mah-nee-d/?afa//?) / hu-
izon manity, mankind
hormiga (oar-mee-gah / ant )
humano oo-mah-noa adj human
( )

hormigon (oar-m ee-goan) concrete m humedad (oo-may -dhahdh) / moisture,


hornear (oar-nay-a/7r) v bake humidity, damp
horno (oar- noa) m oven; furnace; *humedecer (oo-may-dhay-thayr) v
- de microonda microwave oven moisten, damp
horquilla (oar-kee-Wah / hairpin, )
humedo (oo-may-dhoa )
adj moist, hu-
hair-grip bobby pin Aw
;
mid, damp wet ;

horrible (oa-rree-bhlay adj horrible; )


humilde (oo-meel-6ay adj humble )

hideous humo (oo-moa m smoke )

horror (oa -rroar) horror m humor (oo -moar) m spirit, mood; hu-
horticultura (oar-tee-kool-too-rah / )
mour de buen ~ good-tempered,
;

horticulture good-humoured
hospedar (oass-pay- dhahr) venter- humori'stico (oo-moa-reess-tee-koa
tain hospedarse v stay
;
adj humorous
hospederia (oass-pay-dhay-ree-ah / )
hundimiento (oon-dee-m^ayn-toa )
w
hostel ruination
hospicio (oass-pee-thvoa home m
)
hundirse (oon- deer-say) v *sink
hospital (oass-pee-tahl) hospital m hungaro (oong- gah-roa )
adj Hun-
hospitalario (oass-pee-tah- lah-r^oa garian ;
m Hungarian
adj hospitable Hungria (oong-^ree-ah )
m Hungary
hospitalidad (oass-pee-tah-lee-d/?a/)d/7 huracan oo-rah-kahn ( )
m hurricane
*
/hospitality hurtar (oor-tahr) v steal
host i I (oass-teel) adj hostile hurto (oor- toa theft )
w
hotel (oa -tayl) m hotel husmear (oos-may-ahr) vscent, *get
hoy (oi )
adv today; — en dia now- wind of
adays
hoyo (oa- y oa ) m pit
)

iberico 80 impersonal

iluminacion (ee-loo-mee-nah-f^oan) /
illumination
iluminar (ee-loo-mee-/73 /7 r) v illumi-
nate
iberico ee-bhay-ree-koa
( )
adj Iberian ilusion (ee-loo -sYoan) / illusion
icono (ee-koa- noa )
m icon ilustracion (ee-looss-trah-f/7^03/7) / il-
ictericia (eek-tay-ree-thvah )
/jaundice lustration ;
picture
idea ee-dhay-ab
( )
f idea ilustrar (ee-looss-f/3/7/-) v illustrate
ideal (ee-dhay- 3 /7 /) adj ideal; m ideal Must re (ee-/ooss-tray )
adj illustrious
idear (ee-dhay-3/7/-) v devise imagen (ee-mah -khayn / image, )
pic-
identico (ee- dhayn -tee-koa )
adj ident- ture ;
- ref lejada reflection
ical imagination (ee-mah-khee-nah-r^oan)
identidad (ee-dhayn-tee-d/73/?<y/7) / /fancy, imagination
identity; carnet de ~ identity card imaginar (ee-mab-kbee-nahr) v con-
identificacion (ee-dhayn-tee-fee-kah- ceive; imaginarse v fancy, imagine
thYoan ) / identification imaginario (ee-mah-khee-/?3 / -rVoa adj 7
)

identificar (ee-dhayn-tee-fee-/r3/7/-) v imaginary


identify imitation (ee-mee-xab-thYoan) / imita-
idioma (ee-o^oa-mah language )
m tion
idiomatico (ee-dhyoa-/773/7-tee-koa adj )
imitar (ee-m ee-tahr) v imitate, copy
idiomatic impaciente (eem-pab-thYayn-xay) adj
idiota {ee-dhYoa- tah )
adj idiotic; m eager, impatient
idiot, fool impar (eem -pahr) adj odd
idolo (ee-dhoa-loa )
m idol impartial (eem-pahr-f/7^3/7/) adj impar-
iglesia (ee-glay- s^ah )
/ chapel, church tial

ignorancia (eeg-noa-rahn-iWah f ig- )


impecable (eem-pay-/r3 /7 -bhlay )
adj
norance faultless
ignorante (eeg-noa- rahn-xay adj ig- )
impedimento (eem-pay-dhee-/773 K/7 -
norant toa )
m impediment
ignorar (eeg-noa-/a/7/ v ignore r
)
*impedir (eem-pay-dheer) v hinder,
igual ee-gwahl adj equal, alike;
( )
impede restrain, prevent
;

level, even; sin ~ unsurpassed impeler (eem -pay- /ay/-) v propel


igualar (ee-gwah -lahr) v level, equal- imperdible (eem-payr -dhee-bb\ay )
m
ize equal
;
safety-pin
igualdad (ee-gwahl-cte/7tf/7) / equality imperfection (eem-payr-fayk-f/7^03/7) /
igualmente (ee-gwahl-mayn-tay.) adv fault
alike ;
equally imperfecto (eem-payr- /ay* -toa adj im- )

ilegal (ee- lay-03/7/) adj illegal, unlaw- perfect


ful imperial (eem-pay -rYahl) adj imperial
ilegible (ee-lay-Mee-bhlay )
adj illeg- imperio (eem-pay-r^oa )
m empire
ible impermeable (eem-payr-may- 3 / 7 -bhlay
ileso (ee-lay- soa )
adj unhurt adj waterproof, rainproof ; m rain-
ilimitado (ee-lee-mee-r3/7-dhoa )
adj coat, mackintosh
unlimited impersonal (eem-payr-soa/73/7/) adj
) )

impertinencia 81 inclination

impersonal improbable (eem-proa-b/?a/7-bhlay adj )

impertinencia (eem-payr-t ee-nayn- unlikely, improbable


th )/ impertinence improbo (eem-proa-bhoa adj )
unfair,
impertinente (eem-payr-tee-oayrMay dishonest
adj bold, impertinent impropio adj im-
(eem-proa-p y oa )

impetuoso (eem-pay-rwoa-soa adj )


proper wrong
;

violent improvisar (eem-proa-bhee-sa/7/') v im-


implicar (eem-plee -kahr) v imply; im- provise
plicado involved imprudente (eem-proo- dhayn-\ay adj )

imponente (eem-poa-oayn-tay )
adj unwise
grand, imposing impudente (eem-poo-o^ayo-tay adj )

imponible (eem-poa-oee-bhlay adj )


impudent
dutiable impuesto {eem-pwayss-\oa m tax- )

impopular (eem-poa-poo-/a/7f) adj un- ation, tax; Customs duty; - de


popular aduana Customs duty impuestos ;

importation (eem-poar-tah-f^oa/?) / de importation import duty; libre


import de impuestos tax-free
importador (eem-poar-tah -dhoar) m impulsivo (eem- pool -see-bhoa )
adj im-
importer pulsive
importancia (eem-poar-ra/jn-thyah / )
impulso (eem -poo/ -soa ) m urge, im-
importance; *tener - matter pulse
importante (eem-poar-fa/?o-tay adj )
inaccesible (ee-nahk-thay-see-bhlay )

important considerable, capital,


; adj inaccessible
big inaceptable (ee-nah-thayp-ra/?-bhlay )

importar (eem-poar-fa/ir) v import adj unacceptable


importuno (eem-poar- roc noa adj an-
)
inadecuado (ee-nah-dhay-Awa/7-dhoa
noying adj inadequate; unfit, unsuitable
imposible (eem-poa-see-bhlay adj im- )
inapreciable (ee-nah-pray-fMa/7-bhlay )

possible adj priceless


impotencia (eem-poa-fayo-thyah / im- )
incapaz (eeng-kah-pa/7//t) adj unable,
potence incapable
impotente (eem-poa- tayn -tay adj )
incendio [een-thayn -tfoa fire ) m
powerless impotent ; incidente een -thee- dhayn -tay
( inci- )
m
impresion eem- pray- s y oan) / im-
( dent
pression ;
- digital fingerprint incienso (een-r^ayo-soa incense
) m
impresionante (eem-pray-s y oa -nahn- incierto (een-thYayr-toa adj uncertain
)

tay ) adj impressive ;


striking incineration (een-thee-nay-rah-f/^oao)
impresionar (eem-pray-s y oa-na/7/-) v /cremation
*
strike, impress incinerar (een -thee- nay- rahr) v cre-
impreso (eem-pray-soa printed )
m mate
matter incision een- thee- sYoan) f cut
(

imprevisto (eem -pray- bheess-toa adj ) incitar (een -thee- fa/?r) v incite
unexpected, incidental inclination (eeng-klee-nah -thYoan) f
'imprimir (eem-pree-meer) v print tendency, inclination incline ;
inclinar 82 Indonesia

inclinar (eeng-klee-ra/?/') vbow; incli- protected


nado inclined; sloping, slanting; in- indefinido (een -day-fee- nee-dhoa ) adj
clinarse v *be inclined to; slope, indefinite
slant indemnizacion (een-daym-nee-thah-
* incluir (eeng -klweer) v include en- thyoan) / compensation, indemnity
;

close; count; todo incluido all in independencia (een-day-payn-dayr?-


incluso (eeng-/r/oo-soa adj inclusive,)
th y ah / independence
)

included independiente (een-day -pay n-dyayn-


incombustible (eeng-koam-booss-ree- tay adj self-employed, independent
)

adj fireproof
bhlay )
indeseable (een-day-say-a/?-bhlay adj )

incomible (eeng-koa-mee-bhlay )
adj undesirable
inedible India (een-d y ah / India )

incomodidad (eeng-koa-moa-dhee- indication (een-dee-kah-r/iJ'oan) / indi-


dhahdh / inconvenience
)
cation
incomodo (eeng-fa?a-moa-dhoa )
adj indicador (een-dee-kah-ctooar) m traf-
uncomfortable ficator, indicator
incompetente (eeng-koam-pay -tayn- indicar (een-dee-kahr) vindicate; de-
tay )
adj incompetent ;
unqualified clare
incompleto (eeng-koam-p/av-toa adj )
indicat ivo (een-dee-kah-ree-bhoa )
m
incomplete area code
inconcebible (eeng-koan-thay-b/?ee- indice (een-dee-thay m
index, table of
)

bhlay adj inconceivable


)
contents index finger
;

incondicional (eeng-koan-dee-th y oa- indiferencia (een -dee-fay- ra/n-th y ah )


/
nahl) adj unconditional indifference
inconsciente (eeng-koan-r/^ayn-tay )
indiferente (
eerv-dee-fay- rayn-xay) adj
adj unaware unconscious ;
indifferent ;
careless
inconveniencia (eeng-koam-bay-n^ay/i- indigena (een-otee-khay-nah )
m native
th y ah ) / inconvenience indigestion (een-dee-khayss-f y aart) /
incorrecto (eeng-koa-rrayk-xoa adj in- )
indigestion
correct indignation (een-deeg-nah- thyoan) f
increible (eeng-kray-ee-bhlay )
adj in- indignation
credible indio (een-d y oa adj Indian
)
In- ;
m
incrementar eeng -kray- may n-tahr) v
(
dian
increase indirecto (een- dee- rav/r -toa adj indi-
)

inculto (eeng-foo/-toa )
adj uncultivat- rect
ed uneducated
;
indispensable (een-deess-payn-sa/7-
incurable (eeng-koo-ra/7-bhlay )
adj in- bhlay adj essential
)

curable indispuesto (een-deess-pwayss-xoa adj )

indagacion (een-dah-gah- thyoan) / in- unwell


quiry individual (een-dee-bhee-dhwahl) adj
indagar (een-dah-gahr) v query individual
indecente (een-day-thayn-xay adj in- )
individuo (een-dee-b/7ae-dhwoa )
m in-
decent dividual
indefenso (een-day-feyw-soa adj un- )
Indonesia (een-doa-nay-s y ah )
/ Indo-
. )

indonesio 83 ingresos

nesia inflamacion (een-i\ah-mab-th y oan) f


indonesio (een-doa-A?ay-s y oa adj In- )
inflammation
donesian m
Indonesian
;
influencia een-flwayn-xWah / influ-
( )

indudable (een-doo-d/73/7-bhlay adj )


ence
undoubted * influir (een-flweer) v influence

indulto (een-dool-xoa pardon )


m influ jo (een -floo -khoa influence
)
m
industria (een- dooss- tr y ah ) / industry; influyente (een-i\oo- yayn-xay) adj in-
ingenuity fluential
ineficiente ee- nay-fee- th yayn-xay) adj
(
information (een-foar-mah -th y oan) f
inefficient enquiry, information; oficina de in-
inerte {ee-nayr- tay )
adj limp formaciones inquiry office
inesperado (ee-nayss-pay-ra/7-dhoa informal (een-foar -mahl) adj informal;
adj unexpected casual
inestable (ee-nayss-fa/7-bhlay ) adj un- informar (een-foar -mahr) v report, in-
steady, unstable form; plead; informarse v inquire
inevitable (ee-nay-bhee-fa/?-bhlay adj )
informe (een -Ioar-may report in- )
m ;

unavoidable, inevitable formes mpl information * pedir ;

inexacto (ee-nayk-saM-toa adj incor- )


informes inquire
rect, inaccurate false ;
infortunio (een-foar-roo-n y oa )
m mis-
inexperto (ee-nayks-payr-toa adj inex- )
fortune
perienced infrarrojo (een-frah-rroa-khoa )
adj in-
inexplicable (ee-nayks-plee-/ra/?-bhlay )
fra-red
adj unaccountable infrecuente een -fray -/wayn -tay
( )
adj
infancia (een-fahn-xh y ah )
/ infancy infrequent
infanteria (een-fahn-tay-ree-ah )
/in- infringir (een-Ueeng-kheer) v trespass
fantry ingeniero (eeng-khay-r^ay-roa en- )
m
infantil (een-fahn-ree/) adj childlike gineer
infeccion (een-fayk- th y oan) / infection ingenioso (eeng-khay-/? y oa-soa adj in- )

infectar (een-fayk-fa/7r) v infect; in- genious


fectarse v * become septic ingenuo (eeng-khay-n\Noa adj naive; )

inferior (een-fay -ry oar) adj inferior; simple


bottom Inglaterra (eeng-glah-fay-rrah / Eng- )

infiel (een- Pay!) adj unfaithful land Britain


;

infierno (een-fYayr-noa ) m hell ingle eeng-glay / groin


( )

infinidad (een-iee-nee-dhahdh) /infini- ingles (eeng -glayss) adj Enghsh; m


*y Englishman Briton ;
. .

infinitivo (een-fee-nee-ree-bhoa )
m in- ingrato (eeng- grab -toa adj ungrateful)

finitive ingrediente (eeng -gray- dh yayn -tay )


m
infinito (een-fee-nee-toa ) adj endless, ingredient
infinite ingresar (eeng-gray -sahr) v deposit
inflable (een-tfa/?-bhlay ) adj inflatable ingreso (eenggray-soa entry )
m
inflation (een-flah- thYoan) / inflation ingresos (eeng-gray-soass mpl rev- )

inflamable (een-i\ah-mah-bh\ay ) adj enue, earnings pi, income; impues-


inflammable to sobre los ~ income-tax
- )))) ) ;

inhabitable 84 insipido

inhabitable (ee-nah-bhee-te/7-bhlay adj innumerable


adj uninhabitable inocencia (ee-noa-thayn-xWah ) f inno-
inhabitado (ee-nah-bhee*te/7-dhoa adj )
cence
uninhabited inocente (ee-noa- thayn-xay adj inno- )

inhalar (ee-nah-lahr) v inhale cent


inicial ee-nee-Wahl adj initial; /in-
( )
inoculation (ee-noa-koo-lah- thyoan) f
itial inoculation
iniciar(ee-n ee-thYahr) v initiate inocuo (ee-noa-kwoa adj harmless )

iniciativa (ee-nee-thvah-ree-bhah )
/ in- inoportuno (ee-noa-poar-fos-noa adj )

itiative inconvenient ;
misplaced
ininterrumpido (ee-neen-tay-rroom- inquietarse(eeng-kyay-fa/7r-say) v
pee-dhoa adj continuous
)
worry
injusticia (eeng-khooss-fee-thvah / in- )
inquieto (een -kYay -xoa adj restless )

justice uneasy, worried


injusto (eeng-khooss-xoa )
adj unfair, inquietud (eeng-kvay-tood/?) / unrest;
unjust worry
inmaculado (een-mah-koo-/a/7-dhoa inquilino (eeng-kee-/ee-noa tenant )
m
adj stainless, spotless insalubre (een-sah-/oo-bhray adj un- )

inmediatamente(een-may-dhvah-tah- healthy
mayn-xay adv instantly, immediate-
)
insatisfecho (een-sah-teess-fey-choa )

iy adj dissatisfied
.
inmediato (een-may-dhYah-xoa adj )
inscribir (eens-kree*d/?eer) venter,
immediate, prompt de - immedi- ;
book, list inscribirse v register,
;

ately check in
inmenso (een-mayn-soa )
adj immense inscription (eens-kreep-thYoan) / in-
inmerecido (een-may-ray-f/>ee-dhoa scription ;
registration
adj unearned insecticida (een-sayk-tee-r/?ee-dhah )
m
inmigracion (een-mee-grah -thyoan) f insecticide
immigration insectifugo (een-sayk-ree-foo-goa ) m
inmigrante (een-mee -yra/ /7 -tay im- 7
)
m insect repellent
migrant insecto (een- sayk -xoa )
m insect ;
bug
inmigrar (een-mee-yra/?r) v immigrate nAm
inmodesto ee n - moa dhayss- toa adj
(
)
inseguro (een-say-yoo-roa )
adj un-
immodest safe ;
doubtful
inmueble (een-mway-bhlay house )
m insensato (een-sayn-sah-xoa )
adj
inmundo (een- moon -doa adj filthy )
senseless
inmunidad (een-moo-nee-dhahdh) f insensible (een-sayn-see-bhlay )
adj in-
immunity sensitive ;
heartless
inmunizar (een-moo-nee-r/7a/7r) v im- insertar (een-sayr-tahr) v insert
munize insignificante (een-seeg-nee-fee-te/w-
innato een-nah-xoa adj natural
( )
tay )
adj unimportant, petty, insig-
innecesario (een-nay-thay-sa/7-rVoa nificant
adj unnecessary insipido (een-see-pee-dhoa )
adj taste-
innumerable (een-noo-may-ra/?-bhlay less
; b )

insistir 85 interesante

insistir (een-seess-reer) v insist instructor (eens-trook- toar) m instruc-


insolacion (een-soa-lah -thYoan) f sun- tor
stroke *instruir (eens -trweer) v instruct
insolencia (een-soa-/ayn-thVah )
/ inso- instrumento (eens-troo-mayn-toa )
m
lence instrument; ~ musico musical in-
insolente (een-soa- layn-xay )
adj inso- strument
lent insuficiente (een-soo-fee-f/^ayn-tay
insolito (een-soa-lee-toa )
adj uncom- adj insufficient
mon, unusual insufrible (een-soo-/ree-bhlay adj un- )

insomnio (een-soam-nYoa )
m insom- bearable
nia insultante (een-sool-fa/w-tay adj of- )

insonorizado (een-soa-noa-ree-f/73/?- fensive


dhoa adj soundproof
)
insultar (een-sool-fa/7/') v insult ;
scold,
insoportable (een-soa-poar-fa/?-bhlay ) call names
adj intolerable insulto (een-soo/-toa )
m insult
inspeccion (eens-payk -thyoan) / in- intacto [een-tahk-xoa )
adj intact ;
un-
spection; - de pasaportes passport broken, whole
control integral (een-tay -grahl) adj integral
inspeccionar (eens-payk-thyoa-/7a/?r) v integrar (een-tay -grahr) v integrate
inspect intelecto (een-tay- layk-xoa )
m intellect
inspector (eens-payk- toar) inspector m intelectual (een-tay- \ayk-twahl) adj in-
inspirar (een-spee-ra^) v inspire tellectual
instalacion (eens-tah-lah -thyoan) f in- inteligencia (een-tay-lee-Mayn-thVah )
/
stallation ;
plant intelligence, brain
instalar (eens-tah -lahr) v install ;
fur- inteligente (eer\-xay-\ee- khayn-xay )
adj
nish intelligent ;
clever, smart
instantanea (eens-tahn-fa/?-nay-ah / )
intention (een-xayn-thYoan) / inten-
snapshot tion, purpose; *tener la - de in-
instantaneamente (eens-tahn-tah-nay- tend
ah-ma//?-tay adv instantly
) intencionado (een-tayn-thyoa-03/7-
instante (eens-tahn-xay )
m instant dhoa adj on purpose
)

second; a - instantly
I intencional (een-tayn-thVoa-na/7 /) adj
instinto (een-sreen-toa )
m instinct intentional
institution (eens-tee-too-r^oan) / in- intensidad (een-tayn-s ee-dhahdh) f in-
stitution, institute tensity
*
instituir (eens-tee-fweer) v institute intenso (een-tayn-soa adj intense )

instituto (eens-tee-foo-toa )
m institu- intentar (een-tayn -tahr) v attempt,
tion, institute try intend
;

institutor (eens-tee-too- toar) m teach- intercambiar (een-xayr-kahm- yahr) v


er exchange
instruction (eens-trook- thyoan) f in- interes (een-tay-ra/ss) m interest
struction ;
direction interesado (een-tay-ray-sa/7-dhoa adj )

instructivo (eens trook-fee-bhoa )


adj interested concerned
;
candidate ;
m
instructive interesante (een-tay-ray-sa/70-tay adj )
) v )

interesar 86 inverso

interesting nos intestines pi, bowels pi


interesar een-tay- ray- sa/7r) v interest
(
intimidad (een-tee-mee-d/7a/7c//?) / pri-
interferencia (een-tayr-fay-/ay/7-thVah vacy
/interference intimo (een-tee-moa adj intimate;
)

interferir (een-tayr-fay-reer) v interfere cosy


interin (ee/7-tay-reen )
m interim intoxication alimentaria (een-toak-
interior (een-tay -rYoar) adj inside, in- see-kah- thyoan ah-lee-mayn- tah-r^ah )

ner domestic
; ;
m interior, inside food poisoning
intermediary (een-tayr-may-c^a/?- intransitable (een-trahn-see-fa/7-bhlay
rYoa )
m intermediary adj impassable
intermedio (een-tayr-may-dhyoa )
m in- intriga (een-free-gah/ intrigue
)

terlude introduction een -troa-d hook -f/^oan) /


(

internacional (een-tayr-nah-thvoa -nahl) introduction


#
adj international introducir (een-troa-dhoo-f/?eer) v in-
internado (een-tayr-na/?-dhoa )
m troduce; * bring up
boarding-school intruso (een-rroo-soa )
m trespasser
inter no (een-tayr-noa adj internal; )
inundation (ee-noon-dah -thyoan) f
resident flood
interpretar (een-tayr-pray-fa/7/ r
)
v inter- inusitado (ee-noo-see-fa/?-dhoa adj )

pret unusual
interprete (een-fayr-pray-tay )
m inter- inutil (ee-noo-\ee\ adj useless
)

preter inutilmente (ee-noo-teel-mayn-tay )

interrogar (een-xay-rroa-gahr) v inter- ad in vain


rogate invadir (eem-bah-d/?eer) v invade
interrogativo (een-tay-rroa-gah-fee- invalido (eem-ba/7-lee-dhoa adj inva- )

bhoa adj interrogative


)
lid, disabled m
invalid
;

inter rogator o een-tay- rroa-gah - toa-


i
(
invasion (eem-bah-s^oan) / invasion
r^oa ) m
interrogation, examination invention (eem-bayn- thyoan) / inven-
interrumpir (een-tay-rroom-peer) v in- tion
terrupt inventar (eem-bayn -ra/jr) v invent
interrupcion (een-tay-rroop- thYoan) f inventario (eem-bayn- tah-r^oa in- )
m
interruption ventory
interruptor (een-tay-rroop-foa/') m inventivo (eem-bayn-fee-bhoa adj in- )

switch ventive
interseccion (een-tayr-sayk-tf^oan) / inventor (eem-bayn -roar) inventor m
intersection invernaculo (eem-bayr-na/?-koo-loa )
m
intervalo (een-tayr-6/?a/)-loa )
m inter- greenhouse
val invernadero (eem-bayr-nah-^ay-roa )

intervention (een-tayr-bhayn- tWoan) f 773 greenhouse

intervention inversion (eem-bayr-s^oar?) / invest-


*intervenir (een-tayr-bhay-neer) v in- ment
tervene inversionista (eem-bayr-sVoa-neess-
intestino (een-tayss-tee-noa )
m intes- tah )
m
investor
tine, gut ;
~~ recto rectum ;
intesti- in verso (eem-bayr-soa adj reverse )
); ;

invertir 87 Japon
* invertir (eem-bayr-reer) v invert; in- irreparable
vest irrevocable (ee-rray-bhoa-te/7-bhlay
investigacion (eem-bayss-tee-gah- adj irrevocable
thyoan) / research; investigation, irritable (ee-rree-tah-bb\ay )
adj irri-

enquiry table
investigador (eem-bhayss-tee-gah- irritante (ee-rree- tahn -tay ) adj annoy-
dhoar) m research worker ing
investigar (eem-bayss-xee-gahr) v in- v annoy, irritate
irritar (ee-rree- tahr)
vestigate, enquire irrompible (ee-rroam-pee-bhlay adj )

invierno (eem-b^ayr-noa winter; )


m unbreakable
deportes de - winter sports irrupcion (ee-rroop -thyoan) /invasion,
invisible (eem-bee-see-bhlay )
adj invis- raid
ible isla (eez-lah )
/ island
invitacion (eem-bee-tah -thyoan) / invi- islandes (eez-labn -dayss) adj Iceland-
tation ic;
m
Icelander
invitado (eem-bee-ra/7-dhoa guest )
m Islandia (eei-lahn-tf ah )
/ Iceland
invitar (eem-bee-tahr) v invite; ask Israel (eess-rah-ay/) m Israel
inyeccion (een-Vayk-f^oan) / shot, in- israeli (eess-rah-ay-/ee) adj Israeli; m
jection Israeli
i ny ecta r een *ayk- tahr v inj ect
(
-
)
istmo eesf-moa
( )
m isthmus
* ir (eer v *go - por fetch * irse v
) ; ;
Italia (ee-tah- ivah )
/ Italy
*go away italiano (ee-tah- /yah -noa )
adj Italian
Irak ee-rahk )
(
m Iraq m Italian
Iran (ee-rahn) m Iran item (ee-taym) m item
irani (ee-rab-nee) adj Iranian; m Ira- itinerario (ee-tee-nay-ra/7-rVoa )
m itin-
nian erary
iraqui (ee-rah -kee) adj Iraqi; m Iraqi izar (ee-thahr) v hoist
irascible (ee-rahss-f/7ee-bhlay )
adj iras- izquierdo (eeth-A^ayr-dhoa )
adj left
cible, quick-tempered left-hand
Irlanda eer-lahn-6ah( ) / Ireland
irlandes (eer-lahn-dayss) adj Irish; m
Irishman
j
ironia (ee-roa-nee-ah ) / irony
ironico (ee-roa- nee-koa adj ironical )

irrazonable (ee-rrah-thoa-na/7-bhlay )
jabon (khah- bhoan - de )
m soap;
adj unreasonable afeitar shaving-soap en polvo ;
-
irreal (ee-rray- ahl) adj unreal soap powder, washing-powder
irreflexivo (ee-rray-flayk-see-bhoa )
adj jade (khah-bhay mjade )

rash jadear (khah-dhay-a/7r) vpant


irregular (ee-rray-goo- tahr) adj irregu- jalar (khah-lahr) vMe *draw
lar ; uneven jalea (khah-/ay-ah )
/jelly
irrelevante (ee-rray -\ay-bhahn-\ay )
adj jamas (khah- mahss) adv ever
insignificant jamon (khah -moan) m ham
irreparable (ee-rray-pah-ra/?-bhlay )
adj Japon (khah- poan m Japan )
) ;; )

japones 88 juzgar

japones (khah-poa-nayss) adj Jap- bowling; - de damas draughts;


anese; m Japanese ~ de te tea-set; — electronico
jjaque! (khah-kay check! ) electronic game
jarabe (khah-ra/?-bhay syrup )
m jueves (khway-bhayss Thursday )
m
jardrn (khahr -dheen) garden; — de m juez (khwayth judge )
m
infancia kindergarten; - publico jugada (khoo-ya/7-dhah / move )

public garden ~ zoologico zo- ;


jugador (khoo-gah- dhoar) player m
ological gardens, zoo * jugar (khoo-gahr) v play

jardinero (khahr-dhee-nay-roa )
m gar- juguete (khoo-gay-tay toy )
m
dener jugueteria (khoo-gay-tay-ree-ah / toy- )

jarra (khah-r rah )


/jar shop
jaula (khou-\ah / cage juicio (khwee- th^oa )
m sense ;
judg-
jefe (khay-fay )
m chief, manager, ment
boss leader chieftain - de coci-
; ; ;
julio(/f/7oo-IVoa) July
na chef — de estacion station-
;
junco khoong -koa
(
rush )
m
master ~ de Estado head of state
;
jungla (khoong-g\ah / jungle
~ de gobierno premier junio (khoo-n^oa June )

jengibre (khayng-Mee-bhray ginger )


m junquillo khoong -kee-Woa
( reed )
m
jerarquia (khay-rahr-/rae-ah / hier- )
junta (khoon-xah / meeting )

archy juntamente (khoon-tah-mayn-tay )


adv
jeringa (khay-ree/?y-gah / syringe )
jointly
jersey (khayr -say) jersey jumper m ;
juntar (khoon-ra^r) v attach collect ; ;

jinete (khee-nay-xay )
m horseman, rid- join; juntarse v gather
er junto a (khoon- toa ah beside next to ) ;

jitomate (khee-toa-ma/7-tay )
rnMe juntos khoon -toass adv together
( )

tomato jurado (khoo-ra/?-dhoa jury )


m
Jordania (khoai-dhah-rtah / Jordan )
juramento (khoo-rah- mayn -toa )
m
jordano (khoar- dhah -noa adj Jorda- )
vow, oath prestar ~ vow
;

nian m
Jordanian
;
*
jurar (khoo-rahr) v swear
jornada (khoar-na/?-dhah / day trip )
juridico (khoo-ree-dhee-koa )
adj legal
joven (khoa- bhayn adj young; lad )
m jurista (khoo-reess-tah )
m lawyer
jovencito (khoa-bhayn-r/?ee-toa )
m justamente (khooss-xah - mayn -xay )
adv
teenager rightly; just
jovial (khoa- bhyahl) adj jolly justicia (khooss-tee-thvah )
/justice
joya (khoa-v ah /jewel, gem
)
justificar (khooss-xee-Xee-kahr) v justify
joyeria (khoa-Vay-ree-ah /jewellery )
justo (khooss-xoa )
adj fair, just, right-

joyero (khoa-^ay-roa jeweller )


m eous, right ;
correct, appropriate,
jubilado (khoo-bhee-/a/7-dhoa adj re- )
proper
tired juvenil (khoo-bhay-nee/) ^juvenile
judia (khoo-dhee-ah )
f bean juventud (khoo-bhayn- toodh) /youth
judio (khoo-d/?ee-oa )
adj Jewish ;
m juzgar (khoodh-ga/?r) v judge
Jew
juego (khway-qoa game, play set )
m ;

hacer - con match — de bolos


#
;
Kenya 89 leche

hurricane lamp
lana (lah-nah f wool; de - woollen
K )

landa (/a/w-dhah / heath )

langosta (lahng-yoass-tah )
/ lobster
Kenya (kay- n*ah )
m Kenya lanza (lahn- thah / spear )

kilogramo (kee-loa-yra/?-moa )
m kilo- lanzamiento (lahn-thah-m^ayn-toa )
m
gram throw
kilometraje (kee-loa-may-fra/7-khay )
m lanzar (\ahn-thahr) v *cast; launch
distance in kilometres lapida (/a/7-pee-dhah ) / gravestone,
kilometro (kee-/oa-may-troa kilo- )
m tombstone
metre lapiz (/a/7-peeth )
m pencil; ~ labial
lipstick; ~
para las cejas eye-pencil
largo (lahr-goa adj long; a lo - de
)

along, past pasar de - pass by


L ;

laringitis (lah-reeng-Mee-teess )
/ lar-
yngitis
la (lah )
pron her jque lastima! (kay lahss- tee-mah )
what
laberinto (lah-bhay-reen-toa )
m maze, a pity!
labyrinth / tin, canister, can
lata (lah-xah )

labio (/a/?-bhVoa) m lip lateralmente lah-tay-rahl-mayr?-tay


( )

labor (lah -bhoar) / labour adv sideways


laboratorio (lah-bhoa-rah-roa-rYoa )
m lati'n (\ab-teen) m Latin
laboratory; - de lenguas language latinoamericano (lah-tee-noa-ah-may-
laboratory ree-kah-noa )
adj Latin- American
laca (/a/7 -kah )
/ lacquer; - para el ca- latitud (lah -tee- rood/?) / latitude
bello hair-spray laton (\ah-toan) m brass
ladera (lah-d/ray-rah ) / hillside lavable (lah-b/73/7-bhlay ) adj wash-
lado /3/7-dhoa
( )
m
side; way; al ~~ able ;
fast-dyed
next-door; al otro - across; al otro lavabo (lah-b/7a/7-bhoa wash-stand )
m
- de across lavabos (lah- bhah -bhoass mpl bath- )

ladrar (\ah- dhrahr) v bay, bark room; - para Caballeros men’s


ladrillo (\ah-dhree-\voa m brick
) room; ~ para senoras ladies’ room
ladron (lah -dhroan) m thief, robber; lavado (lah-b/?a/7-dhoa washing )
m
burglar lavanderia (lah-bhahn-day-ree-ah / )

lago /a/7-goa
(
lake ) m laundry; — de autoservicio laun-
lagrima (lah-gree-mah / tear ) derette
laguna (lah-yoo-nah / lagoon )
lavar (\ah- bhahr) v wash
lamentable (lah-mayn-te/ -bhlay adj 7
)
laxante (lahk- sahn-xay )
m laxative
lamentable le (lay) pron him; her
lamentar (lah-mayn-te/7r) v lament; adj true, loyal
leal (lay- ahl)
grieve leccion (layk- thYoan) / lesson
lamer (lah- mayr) vlick lectura (layk-roo-rah ) / reading
lampara (lahm-pah-rah / lamp; - pa- ) leche /ay-chay ) / milk batido de
( ;
-
ra lectura reading-lamp; - sorda milk-shake
lecheria 90 limpiar

lecheria (lay-chay-ree-ah / dairy ) Libano (/ee-bhah-noa )


m Lebanon
lechero (lay-c/ray-roa milkman )
m liberation (lee-bhay-rah -thyoan) / lib-
lechigada (lay-chee-gra/7-dhah / litter )
eration delivery
;

lechoso (\ay-choa-soa adj milky )


liberal (lee-bhay -rahl) adj liberal
lechuga (lay-c/?oo-gah / lettuce )
liberalismo (lee- bhay- rah -/eez-moa )
m
*
leer (lay -ayr) v *read hberahsm
legation (lay-gah -thYoan) / legation Liberia {\ee-bhay-^ah ) / Liberia
legal (lay -gahl) adj legal liberiano (lee- bhay- rYah-noa )
adj Libe-
legalization (lay-gah-lee-thah-f^oan) / rian ;
m Liberian
legalization libertad (lee-bhayr-fa/7d/?) / liberty,
legible (lay-Mee-bhlay adj legible )
freedom
legitimo (lay-Mee-tee-moa adj legit- )
libra (/ee-bhrah ) / pound
imate, legal libranza (\ee-bhrahn-xhah ) / money or-
legumbre (lay-yoom-bray )
/ vegetable der
lejano ( \ay-khah-noa )
adj remote, far, librar {\ee-bhrahr) v deliver
distant libre (/ee-bhray )
adj free
lejos /ay-khoass
( )
adv far libreria (lee-bhray-ree-ah )
/ bookstore
lema (
lay- mah
/ motto, slogan )
librero (\ee-bhray-roa )
m bookseller
lengua layng-qwah / tongue; lan-
( )
libro (lee- bhroa )
m book ;
- de bolsi-
guage ~~ materna native language,
;
paperback ~ de cocina cook-
llo ;

mother tongue ery-book - de reclamaciones


;

lenguado (layng-#iva/?-dhoa sole )


m complaints book - de texto text- ;

lenguaje (layng-gwa/j-khay )
m speech book
lente (layn- tay zn// lens - de au- ) ;
licencia (\ee-thayn-Wah )
/permis-
mento magnifying glass lent las ; i I sion, licence ;
leave
fpl contact lenses licito (/ee-thee-toa )
adj lawful
lento (layn-toa adj slow; slack )
licor (I m liqueur
ee-koar)
leon ( lay- oan) m lion lider (lee- dhayr m leader )

lepra {lay- prah )


/ leprosy liebre (/f'ay-bhray )
/ hare
lerdo ( layr-dhoa )
adj slow liga (lee-gah )
/ union, league
les(layss)pro/7 them ligero (\ee-khay-roa )
adj light ;
slight
lesion (lay-s^oan) / injury lima (lee-mah )
/ file; lime; - para las
letra ( /ay-trah )
/ letter unas nail-file
levadura (lay-bhah-d/?oo-rah /yeast )
limitar (lee-mee-ra/?r) v limit
levantamiento lay-bhahn-tah -mYayn- ( limite (lee- mee-tay boundary, lim- )
m \

toa )
m rise ;
rising it; - de velocidad speed limit
levantar (lay-bhahn-fa/?0 vlift; *bring limon (lee-moan) lemon m
up levantarse v *rise, *get up
;
limonada (lee-moa-na/?-dhah )
/ lemon- I

leve lay- bhay adj slight


( )
ade
ley (lay) / law limpiaparabrisas (leem-p*ah-pah-rah-
leyenda (lay-^ayn-dah )
/ legend bhree- sahss) windscreen wiper m
liar (ivahr v bundle )
limpiapipas (leem-pvah-pee-pahss )
m
libanes (lee-bhah-nayss) adj Leb- pipe cleaner
anese Lebanese ;
m limpiar (\eem-pYahr) v clean — en se- ;
limpieza 91 luz

co dry-clean lograr(loa -grahr) v achieve; secure


limpieza (leem-p^ay-thah / cleaning )
Iona (loa -nah )
/ canvas; ~ impermea-
limpio (/eem-pyoa adj clean ) ble tarpaulin
lindo (leen-doa adj sweet )
longitud (loang-khee-foo<tf?) / length;
linea (lee- nay-ah de nave- )
/ line; - longitude - de onda wave-length
;

gacion shipping line - de pesca ;


longitudinalmente loang-khee-too- (

fishing hne — principal main line ;


d hee - na h - mayn -tay adv lengthways
I
)

lino (/ee-noa )
m linen loro (loa- roa )
m parrot
I interna (leen-fayr-nah )
/ lantern; loteria (loa-tay-ree-ah )
/ lottery
torch, flash-light loza (loa- thah )
/ earthenware; pottery,
liquidacion (lee-kee-dhah-f/^oaA?) / faience, crockery
clearance sale lubrication loo-bhree-kah- f^oan) /
(

liquido (/ee-kee-dhoa )
adj liquid lubrication
I iso (lee-soa smooth )
adj lubricar (loo-bhree-te/?/-) v lubricate
lista (/eess-tah / list - de correos ) ;
lubrif icar (\oo-bhree-f ee-kahr) v lubri-
poste restante ~ de espera wait- ; cate
ing-list ~ de precios price-hst
; lucio (loo- thvoa )
m pike
*
listin telefonico (\eess-teenxay-\ay-foa- *lucir (loo -theer) v shine
nee-koa telephone directory; tele-
) lucha (loo-chah )
/ combat, fight; con-
phone book Am test, strife ;
struggle
listo (leess-xoa )
adj bright clever, ; luchar (\oo-chahr) v struggle, *fight
smart ;
ready luego (Iway-goa adv later; jhasta )

litera (lee-fay-rah )
/ berth luego! so long!
literario (lee-tay-ra/7-rVoa )
adj literary lugar (loo -gahr) place; spot; en ~ m
literatura (lee-tay-rah-foo-rah )
/ litera- de instead of - de camping camp- ;

ture ing site ~ de descanso hohday re-


;

litoral (lee-toa -rahl) m sea-coast sort; — de nacimiento place of


litro (/ee-troa )
m htre birth; ~~ de reunion meeting-place;
lo (loa )
pron it ;
- que what *tener - *take place
lobo (/oa-bhoa )
m wolf lugubre (/oo-goo-bhray adj creepy )

local (loa -kahl) adj local lujo (/oo-khoa )


m luxury
localidad ( loa -kah- lee- dhahdh) / local- lujoso (\oo-khoa-soa adj luxurious )

ity ;
seat lumbago (\oom-bah-goa ) lumbago m
localizar (\oa-kah-\ee-thahr) v locate luminoso (loo-mee-/?oa-soa adj lumi- )

locion (
loa- thvoan ) / lotion nous
loco (
loa- koa )
adj crazy ;
mad luna (loo- nah) / moon; ~ de miel
locomotora (loa-koa-moa-toa-rah )
/ en- honeymoon
gine, locomotive lunatico (\oo- nah -xee-koa ) adj insane,
locuaz (\oa- kwahth) adj talkative lunatic
locura (loa-Zroo-rah / madness, lunacy ) lunes (loo- nayss Monday )
m
lodo loa-dhoa ( mud ) m lupulo (/oo-poo-loa hop )
m
lodoso \oa-dhoa-soa adj muddy
( ) lustroso (\ooss-troa-soa adj glossy )

logica (/oa-khee-kah )
/ logic luto (loo-xoa ) m mourning
logico (/oa-khee-koa )
adj logical luz (looth /hght; luces de freno
)
))

ilaga 92 majestad

brake lights; ~ de estacionamien-


to parking light - de la luna
moonlight - del dia daylight -
;
;

;
M
del sol sunlight; ~~ lateral side-
light ;
~ trasera rear-light macizo (mah-f/7ee-thoa )
adj solid,
massive
machacar (mah-chah-kahr) vmash
LL macho (ma/7-choa )
adj male
madera (mah-dhay-rah / wood de ~~ ) ;

wooden - de construction timber


;

Ilaga {Pah-gah )
/ sore madero (mah-dhay-roa m log )

llama {Pah- mah / flame


)
madrastra (mah-£//?ra/?ss-trah )
/ step-
llamada (|vah-ma/?-dhah / call; )
~ lo- mother
cal local call; - telefonica tele- madre (ma/?-dhray / mother )

phone call madriguera (mah-dhree-yay-rah /den )

llamar(ivah -mahr) very call; asi lla- ,


madrugada (mah-dhroo-ya/7-dhah / )

mado so-called - por telefono ;


daybreak
phone; llamarse v *be called madrugar (mah-dhroo-ya/?/') v *rise
llano (/^/7-noa )
adj flat ;
level, even, early
smooth ;
m plain madurez(mah-dhoo-ra/r/7) / maturity
Manta (Pahri- tah / rim; fMe tire )
maduro (mah-dhoo-roa adj mature, )

Have (/^3/7-bhay / key; ama de Haves


)
ripe
housekeeper; guardar con — lock maestro (mah-aKss-troa )
m master;
up; ~ de la casa latchkey; ~ ingle- schoolteacher, schoolmaster, teach-
sa spanner er; - particular tutor
llegada (ivay-ya/j-dhah )
/ arrival; magia (mah-kMah f magic )

coming magico [mah- khee-koa adj magic )

llegar (Way-gahr) v arrive; — a attain magistrado (mah-kheess-fra/7-dhoa )


w
llenar (ivay -nahr) v fill ;
fill in fill out
;
magistrate
Aw ;
fill up magnetico (mahg- nay-xee -koa adj )

lleno (IYay-noa )
adj full magnetic
llevar (|vay-b/?a/?r) v*take; *bear, car- magneto (mahg-rtay-toa w magneto )

ry; *wear; llevarse v *take away magnetofono (mahg-nay-toa-foa-noa


llorar (Woa-rahr) very, *weep m tape-recorder
*llover (Woa-bhayr) vrain magnifico (mahg-/?ee-fee-koa adj )

llovizna (|yoa-b/7eef/?-nah )
/ drizzle splendid, gorgeous, magnificent,
lluvia (/yoo- bhvah )
/ rain swell
lluvioso (I* oo- bhyoa -soa )
adj rainy magro (ma/7 -groa )
adj lean
magulladura (mah-goo-l^ah-d/roo-rah
/bruise
magullar (mah-goo-/>'a/7/') v bruise
maiz (mah- eeth) m
maize; — en la
mazorca corn on the cob
majestad (mah-khayss-rafatf)) / majes-
; ) ) )

mal 93 manana
ty mandibula (mahn-cfee-bhoo-lah ) / jaw
mal (mahl )
m harm, evil ;
wrong; mis- mando (mahn-doa )
m command
chief manejable (mah-nay-/r/?a/7-bhlay adj )

malaria / malaria
(mah-/a/?-r y ah )
handy manageable ;

Malasia (mah-/a/7-s y ah / Malaysia )


manejar (mah-nsy- khahr) v handle
malayo (mah-/a/7- y oa adj Malaysian; )
manejo (mah-oay-khoa manage- )
m
m Malay ment
*
maldecir (mahl -day- theer) v curse manera (mah-oay-rah / way, manner; )

maldicion (mahl-dee- r/^oao) / curse de otra ~ otherwise


maleta (mah-/ay-tah / suitcase, bag
)
manga mahng-gah / sleeve
( )

maletin (mah-lay-roeo) grip nAm m mango mahng -goa ( handle )


m
malevolo (mah-/ay-bhoa-!oa adj spite- )
mania (mah-oee-ah / craze )

ful manicura (mah-nee-/roo-rah / mani- )


#
malicia (mah-/ee-th y ah )
/ mischief cure hacer la ~ manicure
;

malicioso (mah-lee-f^oa-soa adj ma- )


manifestation (mah-nee-fayss-tah-
hcious thYoan / demonstration * hacer ;

maligno (mah-/eey-noa adj malig- )


una — demonstrate
*
nant; ill manifestar (mah-nee-fayss-ra/7r) v re-
malo (mahAoa adj bad evil, ill
) ;
veal
malva (mahl- bhah adj mauve )
maniqui (mah-n ee-kee) model, m
malvado (mahl-b/?a/?-dhoa adj wick- )
mannequin
ed, evil mano (ma/ -noa / hand de segunda
7
) ;

mal la (ma/?-l y ah / mesh)


— second-hand hecho a - hand- ;

mamifero (mah-mee-fay-roa mam- )


m made
mal mansion (mahn- sYoan) / mansion
mampara (mahm-pa/7-rah / screen )
manso (mahn- soa adj tame )

mampostear (mahm-poass-tay-a/7r) v manta (mahn-tah / blanket


*lay bricks mantel (mahn- tayl) m table-cloth
mamut (mah- moor) m mammoth #
mantener (mahn-tay-oayr) v main-
manada (mah-oa/?-dhah / herd ) tain
manantial (mah-nahn -tYahl) spring m mantenimiento (mahn-tay-n ee-mYayn-
mancuernillas (mahn-kwayr-oee- toa )
m maintenance
y ahss fplMe cuff-hnks pi
l mantequilla (mahn-tay-/ree-l y ah / but-
) )

mancha (mahn- chah )


/stain, spot, ter
speck blot
;
manual (mah-mva/?/) adj manual; m
manchado (mahn-chah-dhoa ) adj handbook ~ de conversation ;

soiled phrase-book
manchar (mabn-chahr) v stain manuscrito (mah-nooss-/rree-toa )
m
mandar (mahn-dahr) v command manuscript
*send; - a buscar *send for manutencion (mah-noo-tayn-r/^oa/7) /
mandarina (mahn-dah-ree-nah / man- )
upkeep
darin, tangerine manzana (mahn-r/?a/7~nah )
/ apple; ~~

mandato (mahn-cteMoa )
m mandate; de casas house block Am
order manana (mah-hah-nah / morning;
) ; )

mapa 94 matorral

adv tomorrow esta ;


~ this morning fly
mapa (ma/?-pah )
m map ~ de carre- ;
marisco (mah- reess- koa )
m shellfish
teras road map marisma (mah-reez-mah / swamp )

maquillaje (mah-kee-/ya/?-khay )
m maritimo (mah-ree-tee-moa adj mari- )

make-up time
maquina (mah- kee-nah / engine, ma- )
marmot [mahr- moal m marble )

chine; ~ de afeitar razor; — de bi- marques (mahr- kayss) m marquis


lletes ticket machine ~ de coser ;
marroqui (mah-rroa -kee) adj Moroc-
sewing-machine; ~ de escribir can Moroccan
;
m
typewriter; - de iavar washing-ma- Marruecos (mah-nvay-koass) m Mo-
chine; - tragamonedas slot-ma- rocco
chine martes {mahr- tayss )
m Tuesday
maquinaria [mah-kee-nah-rvab / ma- )
martillo (mahr- fee-1 ^oa m hammer)

chinery martir (mahr-\eer )


m martyr
mar(mahr) m sea ;
orilla del ~ sea- marzo (mahr-\hoa March )

side,seashore mas(mahss) conj but


maravilla (mah-rah-b/7ee-|Vah) /mar- mas mahss adv more plus algo ~
( ) ; ;

vel some more el - most - de over ; ;

maravillarse (mah-rah-bhee- Pahr-say )


masa mah- sah / mass crowd,
( ) ;
lot
v marvel dough, batter
maravilloso (mah-rah-bhee-^aa-soa )
masaje (mah-sa/7-khay massage; )
m
adj wonderful, marvellous, fine *dar - massage; - facial face
marca mahr-kah f brand mark -
( ) ; ;
massage
de fabrica trademark masajista (mah-sah-Meess-tah )
m
marcar (mahr-kahr) vmark; score masseur
marco (mahr-koa m frame )
mascara (
ma/iss-kah-rah )
/ mask ;

marcha (mahr-chah / march; *dar )
~ facial face-pack
atras reverse; - atras reverse masculino (mahss-koo-/ee-noa adj )

marchar (mahr-chahr) v march masculine


marea (mah-ray-ah / tide )
masticar (mahss-tee-te/v') v chew
mareado (mah-ray-a/?-dhoa adj )
dizzy, mastil (mahss- teel mast )
m
giddy; seasick matar (mah-tahr) v kill

mareo (mah-ray-oa )
m giddiness ;
sea- mate mah-tay adj mat, dim, dull
( )

sickness matematicas (mah-tay-ma/Mee-kahss


marfil (mahr -feel) m ivory fpl mathematics
margarina (mahr-gah-ree-nah v / mar- )
matematico (mah-tay-ma/?-tee-koa
garine adj mathematical
margen (mahr-khayn m margin )
materia (mah-fay-r*ah )
/ matter; -
marido (mah-ree-dhoa husband )
m prima raw material
marina (mah-rae-nah / navy; sea- )
material (mah-tay-/*a/?/) adj material,
scape substantial ;
m material
marinero (mah-ree-nay-roa sailor )
m matiz (mah- teeth) nuance m
marino (mah-ree-noa seaman )
m matorral (mah-toa -rrahl) scrub, m
mariposa (mah-ree-poa-sah / butter- )
bush
); ;

matricula 95 melocoton

matricula (mah-rree-koo-lah )
/ regis- medicamento (may-dhee-kah-mayr?-
tration number toa )
m
medicine, drug
matrimonial (mah-tree-moa-n ya/?/) adj medicina (may-dhee-f/?ee-nah / medi- )

matrimonial cine
matrimonio (mah-tree-moa-n y oa )
m medico (may-dhee-koa adj medical; )

wedding, marriage matrimony ;


m doctor, physician; - de cabece-
matriz mah- treeth f womb
( )
ra general practitioner
mausoleo (mou-soa-/ay-oa m mauso- )
medida (may-dhee-6hah /measure; )

leum hecho a la — made to order, tailor-


maxi mo (mahk-see-moa maximum )
m made
mayo(ma/?- y oa) May medidor (may-dh ee-dhoar) m gauge
mayor (mah -Yoar) adj superior, ma- medieval may-dh *ay- bhahl) adj medi-
(

jor; main, eldest; m major aeval


mayoria (mah- y oa-ree-ah / majority; )
medio may-dh y oa adj
( ) half ;
medium
bulk middle ;
m midst, middle means ;

mayorista (mah- y oa-reess-tah )


m en - de amid; — ambiente milieu,
wholesale dealer environment
mayuscula (mah-J'ooss-koo-lah )
/capi- mediocre (may-a^oa-kray adj mod- )

tal letter erate, poor


mazo (mah-xhoa )
m mallet mediodfa may-dh y oa-d/?ee-ah
( mid- )
m
me (may pron me
) ;
myself day, noon
#
mecanico (may-kah-nee-koa adj )
medir (may-dheer) v measure
mechanical ;
m mechanic meditacion (may-dhee-tah-r/7 y oa/?) /
mecanismo (may-kah-neez-moa )
m meditation
mechanism, machinery meditar (may -dhee-tahr) v meditate
mecanografiar (may-kah-noa-grah- Mediterraneo (may-6hee-\ay-rrah-r\ay-
Pahr) v type oa Mediterranean
)

mecer (may- thayr) V rock medula (may-6 hoo-lah / marrow )

mecha (may-chah / fuse ) medusa (may-d/?oo-sah /jelly-fish )

medal la (may-d/?a/?-l y ah / medal )


mejicano (may-khee-/ra/?-noa adj )

media (may-6Mah / stocking; ~ ) Mexican Mexican ;


m
pantalon panty-hose; medias elas- Mejico (may- khee-koa Mexico )
m
ticas support hose mejilla (may-/r/?ee-l y ah / cheek )

mediador (may -6W ah- dhoar) m me- mejillon (may-kh ee-IYoan) m mussel
diator mejor (may-khoar) adj better; su-
medianamente (may-dh y ah-nah -mayn- perior
tay adv fairly
) mejora (may-khoa-rah / improvement )

mediano (may-<//) y3/?-noa adj me- )


mejorar (may-khoa-rahr) v improve
dium melancolia (may-lahng-koa-/ee-ah / )

medianoche may-dh y ah-noa-chay /


(
)
melancholy
midnight melancolico (may-lahng-/roa-lee-koa
media nte (may -dhYahn-xay adv by )
adj sad
means of melocoton (may-loa-koa -toan) m
mediar(may -dhYahr) v mediate peach
; ;

melodia 96 miembro
melodia (may-loa-d/?ee-ah / melody ) mercurio (mayt-koo-^oa mercury )
m
*
melodioso (may-loa-o^oa-soa adj )
merecer (may-ray -thayr) v merit, de-
tuneful serve
melodrama (may-\oa-dhrah-mah )
777 meridional (may-ree-dhyoa-na/?/) adj
melodrama southern, southerly
melon (may- loan) m melon merienda (may -rYayn -bah f tea )

membrana (maym-brah-nah )
/ dia- merito (may- ree-toa merit )
m
phragm merluza (mayr-/oo-thah / whiting )

memorable (may-moa-ra/7-bhlay) adj mermelada (mayr-may-/a/?-dhah )


/jam
memorable mes (mayss )
m month
memoria (may-moa-rvah / memory; )
mesa (may sah / table -
)

de ~ by heart mesera (may-say-rah {Me waitress )

menaje (may-nah-khay m household)


mesero (may-say-roa mMe waiter )

mencion (mayn- thy oan) / mention meseta (may-say-xah / plateau )

mencionar (mayn-xh^oa- nahr) v men- meta (may -tah / goal finish ) ;

tion metal (may- tahl) metal m


mendigar (mayn-bee- gahr) vbeg metalico (may- tah -lee-koa adj metal )

mendigo (mayn-cfee-goa 777 beggar )


meter may- tayr) v *put
(

menor (may-noar) adj minor; junior meticuloso (may-tee-koo-/oa-soa adj )

menos may- noass adv less minus


( ) ;
precise
but a ~ que unless por lo - at
; ;
metodico (may-roa-dhee-koa adj )

least methodical
menosprecio (may-noass-pray-thyoa )
metodo (may- toa-dhoa )
/77 method
m contempt metrico may-tree- koa adj metric
( )

mensaje (mayn-sa/7-khay m message )


metro may- troa /77 metre under-
( ) ;

mensajero (mayn-sah-May-roa 777 )


ground subway nAm ;

messenger mezcla mayth-k\ah f mixture


( )

menstruacion (rnayns-trwah-f^oar?) / mezclar (mayth -klahr) vmix; mezclar-


menstruation se en interfere with
mensual (mayn -swahl) adj monthly mezquino (mayth-tee-noa )
adj nar-
menta (mayn- tah / mint; peppermint
)
row-minded, stingy mean ;

mental (mayn- tahl) adj mental mezquita mayth -/ree-tah / mosque


(
)

mente mayn- tay / mind


( )
mi (mee) adj my
*mentir( mayn -teer) K lie microfono (mee- kroa -foa-noa 777 mi- )

mentira (mayn-fee-rah / lie )


crophone
menu (may -noo) m menu microscopio (mee-kroass-/roa-p y oa 777 )

menudo (may-noo-bhoa adj )


minute, microscope
small, tiny ;
a - often microsurco (mee-kroa-soor-koa 777 )

mercado (mayr-kah-bhoa )
m market; long-playing record
~ negro black market miedo (m^ay-dhoa )
777 fear, fright
mercancia (mayr-kahn-f/?ee-ah / mer- )
'tener ~ *be afraid
chandise miel (myayl / honey )

merceria (mayr-thay-ree-ah )
/ haber- miembro (mYaym-bioa )
777 limb;
dashery member
)

mientras 97 modo
mientras m^aymtrahss conj
(
)
whilst, look at stare, gaze
;

while mirlo (meer-loa blackbird )


m
miercoles (m^ayr-koa-layss )
m misa mee-sah / Mass
( )

Wednesday miscelaneo (mee-thay-/a/7-nay-oa )


adj
migaja (mee -ya/7-khah )
/crumb miscellaneous
migrana {mee-grah-nah / migraine miserable (mee-say-raft-bhlay) adj mis-
mil (meel )
num thousand erable
milagro (wee-lah-groa) m wonder, miseria (mee-say-r y ah / misery )

miracle misericordia (mee-say-ree-/roa/'-d y ah )


/
milagroso (mee-lah-yma-soa )
adj mir- mercy
aculous misericordioso (mee-say-ree-koar -d y oa-
militar (mee-\ee-tahr) adj military; m soa) adj merciful
soldier mision (m ee-s y oa/?) / mission
mi I la (mee- y ah l
)
/ mile mismo (meez-moa adj same )

millaje (mee-^-khay )
m mileage misterio (meess-fay-r y oa mystery )
m
mi Ion (m ee-/yoan)
I m milhon misterioso (meess-tay-/*oa-soa adj )

millonario (mee-l y oa-A7a/7-r y oa )


m mil- mysterious obscure;

lionaire mitad (m ee-tahdh) / half; partir por


mi mar (mee-mahr) v * spoil la - halve
mina mee-nah / mine pit - de oro
(
) ; ;
mito (mee- toa )
m myth
goldmine mocion (moa- thYoan) / motion
mineral (mee-nay-m/ /) mineral; ore 7 m mochila (moa-c/7ee-lah / rucksack, )

mineria (mee-nay-ree-ah / mining )


knapsack
minero (mee-nay-roa miner )
m moda (moa-dhah / fashion a la - ) ;

miniatura (mee-n y ah-foo-rah / minia- )


fashionable
ture modales (moa-d/7a/?-layss )
mpl man-
mini mo (mee-nee-moa adj least )
ners pi
minimum (mee-nee-moom mini- )
m modelar (moa-dhay-/a/7/') v model
mum modelo (moa-dhay-\oa m model )

ministerio (mee-neess-fay-r y oa )
m moderado (moa-dhay-ra/ -dhoa adj 7
)

ministry moderate
ministro (mee-neess-troa minister )
m moderno (moa-dhayr-noa )
adj modern
minoria (mee-noa-ree-ah / minority )
modestia (moa-dhayss-^a/ / modesty 7
)

minorista (mee-noa-reess-tah re- )


m modesto (moa-dhayss-xoa adj modest )

tailer modification (moa-dhee-fee-kah-


minucioso (mee-noo-f^oa-soa adj )
thyoan) / change
thorough modificar (moa-dhee-fee-/ra/7r) v
minusvalido (mee-r\ooz-bhah-\ee-dhoa) change, modify
adj disabled modismo (moa-dheez-moa idiom )
m
minuto (meemoo-toa m minute )
modista (moa- c^eess- tah / dress- )

mio (mee-oa pron mine )


maker
miope (m^oa-pay adj short-sighted )
modo (moa-dhoa fashion, manner; )
m
mirada (mee-ra/>-dhah / look ) de cualquier - anyhow; de ningun
mirar (m ee-rahr) v look; watch, view. - by no means de todos modos ;
. ; ;) ;

mohair 98 mosquitero

any way: at any rate; en ~~ alguno monopoly


at all; - de empleo directions for monotono (moa- noa -toa-noa )
adj
use monotonous
mohair (moa -ayr) m mohair monstruo (moans-trwoa )
m monster
moho (moa-oa mildew )
m montaha (moan-fa/?-nah / mountain )

mojado (moa-khah-dhoa ) adj wet montahismo (moan-tah-/7eez-moa m )

moist, damp mountaineering


mojigato (moa-khee-pa/?-toa adj hy- )
montanoso (moan-tah-noa-soa )
adj
pocritical mountainous
mojon (moa-khoan) m landmark montar moan- tahr) v mount,
( *get on;
*moler(moa -layr) v * grind assemble; *ride
molestar moa -layss- fa/?/') v disturb,
( monte moan- tay in mount
( )

trouble, bother monticulo (moan-fee-koo-loa )


m
molestia (moa-/ayss-tvah / trouble, )
mound
nuisance, bother monton (moan- toan) m heap, stack,
molesto moa- layss- toa adj trouble-
(
)
pile
some, inconvenient montuoso (moan-fwoa-soa )
adj hilly
molinero (moa-lee-/?ay-roa )
m miller monumento (moa-noo- mayn-xoa )
m
mol no i (moa-/ee-noa )
m mill; — de monument memorial ;

viento windmill mora (moa-rah) / mulberry; black-


momenta neo (moa-mayn-fa/7 -nay-oa berry
adj momentary morado (moa-/a/?-dhoa )
adj violet
momento moa- mayn -toa
(
)
m moment moral (moa- rahl) adj moral ; / moral
monarca (moa- nahr-kah )
m monarch, spirits
ruler moralidad moa-rab-\ee- dhahdh f
( )

monarquia (moa-nahr-Zree-ah )
/ mon- morality
archy mordaza (moar-d/?a/?-thah / clamp )

monasterio (moa-nahss-fay-rVoa )
m mordedura (moar-dhay-d/?oo-rah / )

monastery bite
moneda (moa-/?ay-dhah / currency
)
*morder (moai-dhayr) v *bite
coin; change; - extranjera foreign morena (moa-ray-nah / brunette )

currency moreno (moa-/ay-noa adj brown )

monedero (moa-nay-dhay-roa )
m moreton moa ray -fcan) m bruise
( -

purse morfina (moar-/ee-nah / morphine, )

monetario (moa-nay-fa/7-rVoa adj )


morphia
monetary; unidad monetaria mon- *morir(moa -reer) v die
etary unit moro (
moa-roa )
m Moor
monja (moang khah / nun -
)
morral (moa -rrahl) m haversack
monje {moang- khay m monk )
morro ( moa-rroa )
m pussy-cat
mono (moa- noa m monkey; overalls )
mortal moar-tahl adj mortal; fatal
( )

p' mosaico (moa-s/p/7-koa mosaic )


m
monologo (moa-noa-loa-goa )
m mono- mosca (moass- kah / fly )

logue mosquitero (moass-kee-fay-roa )


m
monopolio (moa-noa-poa-l y oa )
m mosquito-net
; )

mosquito 99 muy
mosquito (moass-tee-toa m mosquito )
muerto (mwayr- toa adj dead )

mostaza (moass-raMhah / mustard )


muestra (mwayss- trah / sample )

mostrador (moass-xrah- dhoar) m coun- mugir (moo-kheer) v roar


ter mujer (moo-khayr) / woman; wife
*
mostrar (moass -trahr) v display, mujol (moo- khoal mullet )
m
*show muleta (moo-/ay-tah / crutch )

mote [moa- tay nickname )


m mulo (moo- loa mule )
m
moteado (moa-tay-a/?-dhoa )
adj spot- multa (moo/-tah / fine; ticket )

ted multiplicacion (mool-tee-plee-kah-


motel (moa- tayl) motel m thyoan ) f multiplication
moti'n (moa -teen) riot m multiplicar (moot -tee -plee-^a/7/') v mul-
motivo (moa-ree-bhoa motive; )
w tiply
cause, occasion multitud (mool-tee-tood/ /crowd 7
)

motocicleta (moa-toa-thee-fc/ay-tah )
/ mundial (moon -c^a/?/) adj world-wide,
motor-cycle motorbike nAm ;
global
motoneta (moa-toa-/?ay-tah / scooter )
mundo (moon-doa world todo el )
m ;

motor (moa- toar) m motor, engine; - - everyone


de arranque starter motor municipal (moo-nee-thee-pa/ /) adj 7

*
mover (moa -bhayr) v move; stir municipal
movible (moa-Mee-bhlay adj mov- )
municipalidad (moo-nee-thee-pah-lee-
able dhahdh f municipality
)

movil (moa-bheeladj mobile )


muneca (moo-nay-kah )
/ doll wrist ;

movimiento (moa-bhee-m^ayn-toa ) m muralla (moo-ra/?-|Vah / wall )

movement, motion muro (moo-roa wall )


m
mozo (moa-thoa m boy; porter ) musculo (mooss-koo-loa muscle )
m
muchacha moo-chah-chab / girl; ( )
musculoso (mooss-koo-/oa-soa adj )

maid muscular
muchacho (moo-chah-cboa )
m boy; muselina moo-say- /ee-nah / muslin
(
)

lad museo {moo- say -oa museum - )


m ;

muchedumbre moo -chay-d/7oom -bray ( de figuras de cera waxworks pi


/crowd musgo (mooz- goa moss )
m
mucho moo-choa adv much far,
( ) ; musica moo-see- kah / music
( )

very adj much con - by far mu-


; ; ;
musical (moo-see- kahl) adj musical;
chos adj many comedia - musical comedy
mudanza (moo-dhahn-xbab f move )
musico (moo- see-koa musician )
m
mudarse moo-dhahr-say v move
( )
muslo (moozAoa thigh )
m
change musulman (moo-sool-ma/7A7) m Mus-
mudo moo-dhoa adj mute,
( ) dumb lim
muebles (/way-bhlayss )
mpl furniture mutuo moo- twoa
( ) adj mutual
muela mvvayAah f molar dolor de
( ) ;
muy (moo®6 adv very, )
quite
muelas toothache
muelle (mway- ivay dock, wharf, )
m
quay; pier, jetty; spring
muerte mwayr-tay / death
( )
; ;

nacar 100 neuralgia

navegacion (nah-bhay-gah-f^oan) /
N navigation
navegar (nah-bhay -gahr) vsail; navi-
gate
nacar (nah-kahr m
mother-of-pearl
)
Navidad (nah-bhee- dhahdh) / Xmas,
*nacer (nah -thayr) v *be bom Christmas
nacido (nah-f/?ee-dhoa adj bom )
nebuloso (nay-bhoo-/oa-soa )
adj misty
nacimiento (nah-thee-m^ayn-toa )
m necesario (nay-thay-sa/?-rYoa )
adj nec-
birth ;
rise essary ;
requisite
nacion (nah -thyoan) / nation neceser (nay-thay-sayr) toilet case m
nacional (nah-thvoa-na/?/) adj national necesidad (nay -xhay -see- dhahdh) f
nacionalidad (nah-thvoa-nah-lee- need, necessity want misery ; ;

dhahdh) / nationality necesitar (nay-thay-see- ra/?r) v need


nacionalizar (nah-thyoa-nah-lee-r/7a/?r) necio (nay-thvoa adj foolish, silly)

*
v nationalize negar (nay -gahr) v deny
nada (na/7-dhah nothing; nil
)
negativa (nay-gah-ree-bhah / refusal )

nadador (nah-dhah-<//?oar) swimmer m negativo (nay-gah-ree-bhoa adj nega- )

nadar (nah-dhahr) v *swim tive ;


m negative
nadie (nah-dhYay pron nobody, no
)
negligencia (nay-glee-Mayn-thvah )
/
one neglect
naipe (nigh-pay m
playing-card
)
negligente (nay-g\ee-khayn-xay )
adj
nalga (nahl-gab buttock
)
m neglectful, careless
naranja (nah-rahng-khah ) f orange negotiation (nay-goa-thyah-f^aan) /
narciso (nahr-?/?ee-soa daffodil )
m negotiation
narcosis (nahr-foa-seess / narcosis )
negociante (nay -goa- thy ahn-xay )
m
narcotico (nahr-foa-tee-koa narcot- )
m dealer
ic negociar (nay -goa- thyahr) v negotiate
nariz (nah -reef/7) / nose negocio (nay- goa -th^oa business; )
m
narration (nah-rrah-f^oar?) / account *
hacer negocios con *deal with
nata (nah-xah / cream
)
hombre de negocios businessman
natation (nah-tah -thyoan) / swimming ~ fotograf ico camera shop viaje ;

nativo (nah-ree-bhoa adj native )


de negocios business trip
natural (nah-too -rahl) adj natural; m negro (nay-groa adj black )
Negro ; m
nature neon (nay- oan) neon m
naturaleza (nah-too-rah-/ay-thah / na- )
nervio (nayr-bMoa nerve ) m
ture nervioso (nayr-^oa-soa adj nervous )

naturalmente (nah-too-rahl-mayn-tay )
neto nay- toa adj net
( )

a dv naturally neumatico (nay°°-mah-xee-koa )


adj
nausea (nou-say-ah ) / nausea, sick- pneumatic; m
tyre, tire; - de re-
ness puesto spare tyre; - desinflado
navaja (nah-/?/?a/7-khah / pocket-knife )
flat tyre

naval (nah-bhahl) adj naval neumonia (nay°°-moa-r)ee-ah ) / pneu-


navegable (nah-bhay-ya/7-bhlay )
adj monia
navigable neuralgia (nay°°-ra/7/-khVah )
/ neu-
) ; ; )

neurosis 101 noviazgo

ralgia tian name, first name


neurosis (nay^-roa-seess / neurosis )
nomination (noa-mee-nah -thYoan) f
neutral (nay °°-trahl) adj neutral nomination
neutro (nay00 -xroa adj neuter )
nominal (noa-mee- nahl) adj nominal
*
nevar nay- bhahr v snow
( )
nordeste (noar-dhayss-xay) north- m
nevasca (nay-bhahss-kah / snowstorm )
east
nevoso (nay-bhoa-soa adj snowy )
norma (noar- mah / standard )

ni ... ni (nee) neither ... nor normal (noat-mahl) adj normal; reg-
nicotina (nee-koa-fee-nah / nicotine )
ular, standard
nido (nee-dhoa )
m nest noroeste (noa-roa-ayss-tay north- )
m
niebla nYay- bhlah
(
/ mist, fog haze ) ;
west
faro de - foglamp norte (noar- tay north del ~ )
m ;

nieta nYay -xab / granddaughter


(
)
northerly; polo ~ North Pole
nieto [nYay-toa grandson )
m norteno (noar-ray-noa) adj northern
nieve (nYay -bbay / snow )
Noruega (noa-/way-gah / Norway )

Nigeria [nee-khay-rvah /Nigeria noruego (noa-/way-goa adj Norwe- )

nigeriano (nee-khay-z^a/j-noa adj Ni- )


gian m Norwegian
;

gerian Nigerian ;
m nos (noass pron ourselves )

ninguno (neeng-^oo-noa adj no )


nosotros (noa-soa-troass pron we; us )

pron none ;
- de los dos neither nostalgia noass- tahl-Wah / home-
(

ninera (nee-nay-rab / nurse )


sickness
nino [nee- noa child; kid )
m nota (noa-xah /ticket; note; mark
)

m'quel (nee- kayl nickel )


m notable (noa-?a/?-bhlay adj consider- )

nitrogeno (nee-froa-khay-noa )
m nitro- able ;
remarkable, striking, notice-
gen able
nivel (nee-bhayl) m level; ~ de vida notar (noa -tahr) v notice; note
standard of hving ; pa so a ~~ level notario (noa-tah-^oa notary )
m
crossing noticia (noa-tee-thvah / news, notice; )

nivelar (nee-bhay -lahr) v level noticias fpl news, tidings pi


no (noa not; no; si - otherwise, else
) noticiario (noa-xee- thYah -^oa )
m
noble (noa - bhlay adj noble ) news newsreel ;

nobleza (noa- bhlay-xhah / nobility )


notificar (noa-xee-fee- kahr) v notify
nocion (noa- thYoan) / notion; idea notorio (noa-foa-rVoa adj well-known )

nocturno (noak-foor-noa adj nightly )


novedad (noa-bbay- dhahdh) /novelty
noche noa-chay / night de - over-
( ) ;
novela (noa- bhayAab / novel; ~ poli- )

night, by night esta ;


- tonight ciaca detective story; — por entre-
nogal (noa-gahl) m walnut gas serial
nombramiento (noam-brah-m^ayn-toa )
novel ista (noa-bhay-/eess-tah )
m nov-
m appointment, nomination ehst
nombrar (noam-brahr) vname, men- noveno (
noa-bhay-noa )
num ninth
tion ;
appoint, nominate noventa (noa- bhayn -xab num ninety
)

nombre (noam-bray )
m noun ;
name novia (noa-bhvah / fiancee; bride )

denomination en : ~ de on behalf noviazgo noa-bhYahth-goa( engage- )


m
of, in the name of ;
- de pi la Chris- ment
)

noviembre 102 obstaculo

noviembre (noa-b^aym-bray Novem- ) obedience


ber obediente (oa-bbay -dhYayn-xay adj )

*hacer novillos (ab-thayrnoa-bhee- obedient


l
y oass
)
play truant obertura (oa-bhayr-roo-rah / overture )

novio [noa- bh y oa )
m fiance ;
bride- obesidad (oa-bhay -see- dhahdh) / fat-
groom ness
nube (/700-bhay / cloud )
obeso (oa-bhay-soa )
adj corpulent
nublado (ooo-bhlah-dboa adj cloudy, )
obispo (oa-b/reess-poa bishop )
m
overcast objecion (oabh-khay -thyoan) / objec-
nuca (/700-kah ) / nape of the neck tion * hacer - a mind
;

nuclear (noo-klay-3/7/-) adj nuclear objetar (oabh-khay-rab/') v object


nucieo (000-klay-oa nucleus; )
m objetivo oabh-khay- ree-bhoa adj ob-
( )

heart, essence, core m design, objective, target


jective;
nudillo [uoo-dheeVoa knuckle )
m objeto (oabb-khay-xoa m object; ob- )

nudo (noo-d hoa knot lump - )


m ; ;
jetos de valor valuables pi ; obje-
corredizo loop tos perdidos lost and found
nuestro (nwayss- troa adj our )
oblea (oa- bhlay-ab / wafer )

Nueva Zelanda (nway- bhah xbay- lahn- oblicuo (oa-h/7/ee-kwoa )


adj slanting
dah New Zealand
)
obligar (oa-bb\ee-gahr) v oblige; force
nueve (mvay-bhay num nine )
obligatorio (oa-bhlee-gah-roa-r y oa )
adj
nuevo (nway-bboa adj new de ~ ) ;
compulsory, obligatory
again oblongo (oa-bhloang-goa adj oblong )

nuez nwayth / nut; — moscada nut-


(
)
obra oa-bhrah / work - de arte
( ) ;

meg work of art - de teatro play -


; ;

nulo (noo-\oa )
adj invalid, void hecha a mano handwork; — maes-
numeral ( noo- may- rahl) m numeral tra masterpiece
numero (000-may-roa )
m number; obrar oa-bhrahr v work perform
( ) ;

digit ;
quantity ;
size ;
act obrero (oa-bhray-roa in workman, )

numeroso (noo-may-roa-soa )
adj nu- worker, labourer; ~ portuario
merous docker
nunca (noong- kah adv never )
obsceno (oabb-thay-noa adj obscene )

nutritivo (noo-tree-fee-bhoa )
adj nutri- obscuridad (oabhs-koo-ree- dhahdh) f
tious, nourishing gloom
nylon (nigh- loan )
m nylon obscuro (oabhs-too-roa adj dark, ob- )

scure
observacion (oabh-sayr-bhah-fb^oan) /
0 observation remark * hacer una
~ remark
; ;

observar (oabh-sayr -bhahr) v watch,


o (oa conj or o
) ;
. . . o either ... or observe, notice, note
oasis (oa-ah-seess / oasis observatorio (oabh-sayr-bhah-roa-r y oa )

*obedecer (oa-bhay-dhay- f/?3yr) v m


observatory
obey obsesion (oabh-say-s y oan) / obsession
obediencia (oa-bhay- dhyayn -xWab )
f obstaculo (oabhs-ra/7 -koo-loa ob- )
m
s

obstante 103 ondulacion

stack *hurt, offend, injure


no obstante (noa oabhs-fa/v7-tay )
ofensa (oa- fayn-sah f offence )

nevertheless ofensivo (oa-fayn-see-bhoa adj offen- )

obstinado (oabhs-tee-na/7-dhoa ) adj sive ;


m offensive
dogged, obstinate oferta (oa- fayr-xah )
/ offer, supply
*obstruir (oabhs- trweer) v block oficial {oa-iee- thyahl) adj official; m
'obtener (oabh-tay-nayr) v obtain officer; - de aduanas Customs of-
obtenible (oabh-tay-nee-bhlay )
adj ficer
available oficina (oa-fee-f/?ee-nah )
/ office; ~~ de
obtuso (oabh-roo-soa adj blunt )
cambio exchange office; - de colo-
obvio (oabh-bMoa adj apparent, ob- )
cacion employment exchange ~ ;

vious de informaciones information


oca (oa-kah) / goose bureau - de objetos perdidos lost
;

ocasion (oa-kah- yoan) / occasion; property office


chance oficinista (oa-fee-thee-naess-tah )
m
ocasionalmente (oa-kah-syoa-nahl- clerk
mayn- tay )
adv occasionally oficio (oa-fee-thvoa )
m trade
ocaso (oa-kah-soa ) m sunset ‘ofrecer (oa-Uay- thayr) v offer
occidental (oak-thee-dhayn-fa/?/) adj oido (oa-ae-dhoa hearing; dolor )
m
westerly western
;
de oidos earache
occidente (oak-xhee- dhayn-Xay west )
m #
oir (oa-eer) v *hear
oceano (oa-thay-ah-noa ocean; )
m ojal (oa-khahl) buttonhole m
Oceano Pacifico Pacific Ocean ojeada (oa-khay-a/?-dhah / glimpse, )

ocio (oa-thvoa leisure


)
m glance look ;

ocioso (oa- thy oa-soa adj idle )


o\ear (oa-khay-ahr) v glance
octavo (oak-fa/7-bhoa num eighth ) ojo oa- khoa
(
eye )
m
octubre (oak-foo-bhray October )
ola (oa- lah )
/ wave
oculista (oa-koo-/eess-tah ocuhst )
m #
oler (oa -layr) v *smell
ocultar (oa-kool- fa/?r) v *hide olmo (oa/-moa )
m elm
ocupacion (oa-koo-pah- thy oan) / occu- olor (oa- toar) m smell, odour
pation business
;
olvidadizo (oal-bhee-dhah-^ae-thoa )

ocupante (oa-koo- pahn-xay )


m occu- adj forgetful
pant olvidar (oal-bhee- dhahr) v *forget
ocupar (oa-koo-pahr) v occupy; *take olla (oa- vah) / pot; kettle;
1 - a pre-
up; ocupado adj engaged, busy; sion pressure-cooker
occupied ocuparse de look after
; ombligo (oam-b/ae-goa navel )
m
ocurrencia (oa-koo- rrayn-xh* ah / idea ) omitir (oa-mee-reer) v *leave out,
ocurrir (oa-koo -rreer) v occur omit ;
fail
ochenta (oa-chayn-xah num eighty ) omnipotente (oam-nee-poa-tayn-xay)
ocho (oa-choa num eight )
adj omnipotent
odiar (oa-dhyahr) vhate once (oan- thay num eleven )

odio (oa-dhvoa hatred, hate


) m onceno (oan-thay-noa num eleventh )

oeste (oa-ayss-tay west ) m onda (oan-dah / wave )

ofender (oa-fay n-dayr) v wound, ondulacion (oan-doo-lah -thyoan) /


; )

ondulado 104 oso

wave; ~~ permanente permanent oreja (oa-ray-khah )


/ ear
wave orfebre (oar-/ay-bhray )
777 goldsmith
ondulado (oan-doo-/a/7-dhoa adj wavy )
organico (oar-gah-nee-koa )
adj organ-
ondulante (oan-doo-/a/?/7-tay adj un- )
ic
dulating organillo (oar-gah-A7ee-l y oa )
m street-
onix (oa-neeks onyx )
m organ
opalo (oa- pah-loa opal )
m organismo (oar-gah-neez-moa )
777 or-
opcional (oap-\Moa-nahl) adj optional ganism
opera (oa- pay-rah ) / opera organization (oar-gah-nee-thah-
operation (oa-pay -rah- thy oan) f oper- thyoan / organization
ation, surgery organizar (oa- -gah-nee- r/?a/?r) v organ-
operar (oa-pay-rahr) v operate ize arrange;

opinar (oa-pee-nahr) v consider organo (oar-gah-noa 777 organ )

opinion (oa-p ee-nyoan) / view, opin- orgullo (oar-goo-Woa pride )


m
ion orgulloso oar-goo- l y oa-soa adj proud
( )

*oponerse (oa-poa-nayr-say )
v op- orientation (oa-r y ayn-tah- thyoan) f
pose - a object to
;
orientation
oportunidad (oa-poar-too-nee- dhahdh) oriental (oa-r y ayn-ra/7/) adj eastern,
/chance, opportunity easterly; oriental
oportuno (oa-poar-roo-noa adj con- )
orientarse (oa-rVayn-ra/?/'-say )
v orien-
venient tate
oposicion (oa-poa-s aa- thy oan) / oppo- oriente (oa-^ayn-tay )
777 Orient
sition origen (oa-ree-khayn )
777 origin
oprimir (oa-pree-meer) v oppress original (oa-ree-kh ee-nahl) adj original
optico (oap-tee-koa optician )
m originalmente (oa-ree-khee-nahl-mayn-
optimismo (oap-tee-meez-moa )
m op- tay )
adv originally
timism originar (oa-ree-khee- nahr) v originate
optimista (oap-tee-meess-tah )
adj op- orilla (oa-ree-l y ah )
/ bank; shore
timistic ;
m optimist orina (oa-ree-nah )
/ urine
optimo (oap-tee-moa adj best )
ornamental (oar-nah-mayn-ra/?/) adj
opuesto oa-pwayss-xoa adj opposite;
( )
ornamental
averse oro oar oa 777 gold
(
)

oration (oa-rah -thyoan) / prayer orquesta (oar /rayss-tah )


/orchestra;
oral (oa- rah / adj oral
)
band
orar (oa-rahr) vpray ortodoxo (oar-toa-dhoak-soa )
adj or-
orden (oar- dhayn / command Qrder
) ;
thodox
777 method; de primer - first-rate; os (oass pron you )

~~ del dia agenda osar (oa-sahr) v dare


ordenador (oar-dhay-nah -dhoar) m oscilar (oa-thee-/a/7r) v *swing
computer oscuridad (oass-koo-ree- dhahdh) f
ordenar (oar-dhay -nahr) v arrange; or- dark
der oscuro (oass-/roo-roa adj dark, dim, )

ordinario (oar-dhee-rta/)-r y oa adj )


obscure
simple, ordinary common, vulgar;
oso (
oa- soa )
777 bear
; ;

ostentacion 105 pantalla

ostentacion (oass-tayn-tah-r/7 y aa/7) / pago {pah-goa )


m payment; primer -
fuss down payment
ostra (oass-trah ) / oyster painel (pigh -nayl) m panel
otono (oa-roa-noa m autumn
) ;
fall pais (pah-eess) country, land; m ~
nAm natal native country
otro oa-troa adj other, different an-
( ) ;
paisaje (pigh-sa/?-khay )
m scenery,
other - mas another
; landscape
ovalado (oa-bhah-/a/7-dhoa adj oval )
paisano (pigh-sa/?-noa civihan )
m
oveja (oa- bhay-khab / sheep )
Paises Bajos (pah-ee-sayss -bah-
overol (oa-bhay -roal)mMe overalls pi khoass mpl the Netherlands
)

oxidado (oak-see-d/7a/?-dhoa adj rusty )


paja (pa/7-khah / straw )

oxigeno (oak-see-khay-noa oxygen ) m pajaro (pa/7-khah-roa bird )


m
oyente (oa-^a/n-tay auditor, listen- )
m paje (pa/7-khay page-boy )
m
er pa a [pah -la h / spade, shovel
I
)

palabra (pah-/a/?-bhrah / word )

palacio (pah-/a/?-th y oa palace )


m
palanca (pah- lahng-kah / lever; — de
P cambios gear lever
)

palangana (pah-lahng-pa/?-nah / )

pabellon (pah-bhay -/ y oar?)


*
m pavilion basin wash-basin
;

pacer (pah-thayr) v graze palido (pa/7-lee-dhoa adj pale ) ;


dull
paciencia (pah- thyayn-thY ah ) / pa- light
tience palillo (pah-/ee-l y oa )
m toothpick
paciente pah- th^ayn -tay ( )
adj patient palma [pahl- mah ) / palm
m patient palo pah -\oa
( )
m stick; - de golf golf-
pacifismo (pah-thee-feez-moa )
ID paci- club
fism paloma (pah-/oa-mah / pigeon )

pacifista (pah-thee-feess-tah ) adj paci- palpable (pahl-pa/7-bhlay adj palpable )

*
fist ;
m pacifist palpar(pahl -pahr) v *feel
padecer (pah-dhay- f/?ayr) v suffer palpitacion (pah\-pee-xah-throan) /
padrastro (pah-dhrahss-xroa )
m stepfa- palpitation
ther pan (pahn m bread, loaf - integral
) ;

padre (pa/?-dhray father )


m wholemeal bread - tostado toast ;

padres (pa/7-dhrayss mpl parents pi; )


pana (pah-nah / corduroy, velveteen
)

— adoptivos foster-parents pi; ~ panaderia (pah-nah-dhay-ree-ah / )

politicos parents-in-law pi bakery


padrino (pah-dhree-noa godfather )
m panadero (pah-nah- dhay-roa )
m baker
paga (pa/?-gah / wages pi )
panecillo (pah-nay-f/?ee-l y oa )
m roll
pagano [pah-gah-noa ) adj heathen, panico (pa/7-nee-koa panic )
m
pagan ;
m heathen, pagan pantalones (pahn-tah-/oa-nayss mpl )

pagar (pah -gahr) v *pay pagado por ;


trousers pi slacks pi; pants plAm
; ;

adelantado prepaid; ~~ a plazos - cortos shorts pi; ~~ de esqui ski


*pay on account pants; — de gimnasia trunks pi
pagina (pa/?-khee-nah / page )
pantalla (pahn-fa/?-l y ah / lampshade; )
pantano 106 parte

screen ~ de taxis taxi rank taxi stand Am ;

pantano (pahn-tah-noa marsh, bog )


m parado (pah-ra/7-dhoa adjMe erect )

pantanoso (pahn-tah-r?oa-soa adj )


parador (pah-rah -dhoar) roadhouse m
marshy parafina pah-rah- fee-nah / paraffin
( )

pantorrilla (pahn-toa-rree-iyah )
/calf paraguas (pah-ra/7-gwahss umbrel- )
m
panal (pah- n ah / )
m nappy; diaper la
nAm paraiso (pah-rah-ee-soa )
m paradise
paneria (pah-nay-ree-ah )
/ drapery paralelo (pah-rah- lay-\oa )
adj parallel ;

panero (pah-hay-toa )
m draper m parallel
pano (pah-h oa )
m cloth ;
- higienico paralitico (pah-rah-/ee-tee-koa )
adj
sanitary towel lame
panuelo (pah- hwayAoa )
m handker- paralizar (pah-rah-lee-r/7a/?r) v paralise
chief ;
-
de pa pel tissue, Kleenex® pararse (pah-rahr-say) v halt; pull up
Papa (pah-pah pope )
m parcela (pahr- thayAah / plot )

papa (pah -pah fMe potato )


parcial (pahr-thYahl) adj partial
papa (pah -pah) dad m parecer pah-ray- thayr)
(
view, opin- m
papaito (pah-pah-ee-toa daddy )
m ion
papel (pah payI paper; de ~ pa-
-
)
m * parecer (pah-ray- thayr) v appear,

per; — carbon carbon paper; - de seem, look


envolverwrapping paper — de es- ;
parecido (pah-ray-f/?ee-dhoa adj )

cribir writing-paper; - de estano alike bien ~ good-looking


;

tinfoil; - de lija sandpaper; — hi- pared (pah -raydh) / wall


gienico toilet-paper; ~ para cartas pareja (pah-ray-khah / couple; part- )

notepaper; - para mecanografiar ner


typing paper; - pintado wallpaper; pariente (pah-rYayn-xay relative, )
m
~ secante blotting paper relation
papeleria (pah-pay-lay-ree-ah ) / sta- parlamentario (pahr-lah-mayn-fa/7-
tionery ;
stationer’s ryadj parliamentary
oa )

paperas (pah-pay-rahss fpl mumps )


parlamento pahrAah-mayn-xoa ( )
m
paquete (pah-kay-xay) packet, pack- m parliament
age, parcel bundle ;
parpado (pahr- pah-dhoa eyelid )
m
Paquistan (pah-keess- tahn) Paki- m parque (pahr-kay m park; - de esta- )

stan cionamiento car park - de reser- ;

paquistani (pah-keess-xah-nee) adj Pa- va zoologica game reserve; - na-


kistani ;
m Pakistani tional national park
par pahr adj even
( )
pair
'
;
m parquimetro (pahr-/ree-may-troa )
m
para (pah- rah prep to, for; to, in or-
)
parking meter
der to; - con towards; ~ que what parrafo (pa/7-rrah-foa )
m paragraph
for parrilla (pah-/aa-l y ah ) / grill ;
grill-

parabrisas (pah-rah-Mree-sahss )
m room; asar en - grill

windscreen windshield nAm ;


parroquia (pah-/roa-k y ah ) / parish
parachoques (pah-rah-c/7oa-kayss )
m parsimonioso (pahr-see-moa-n^oa-soa )

fender, bumper adj economical


parada (pah-ra/7 -dhah ) / parade; stop; parte (pahr-x ay / part share en al-
) ; ;
;

participante 107 payaso

guna - somewhere; en ninguna ~ pasivo (pah-see-bhoa )


adj passive
nowhere en - partly otra ~ else-
; ;
paso (pah-soa )
m step, pace; move,
where posterior rear - supe-
; - ;
gait ;
crossing ;
mountain pass de ;

rior top, top side por otra — be- ;


~ casual; ~ a nivel crossing; prio-
sides por todas partes everywhere,
;
ridad de ~ right of way; prohibido
throughout el — no entry
participante (pahr-tee-thee-pa/w-tay )
pasta (pa/?ss-tah )
/paste; - dentifri-
m participant ca toothpaste
participar (pahr-tee-thee-pa/7r) v par- pastel (pahss -tayl) m cake
ticipate pasteleria (pahss-tay-lay-ree-ah ) / pas-
particular (pahr-tee-koo-/a/?/-) adj pri- try, cake pastry shop
;

vate ;
particular ;
en ~ specially, in pastil la (
pahss- fee-1 y ah )
/ tablet
particular pastor (pahss- toar) shepherd m
particularidad (pahr-tee-koo-lah-ree- clergyman, parson, rector
dhahdh f detail peculiarity
) ;
pata {pah-\ ah / paw; leg )

partida (pahr-tee-dhah / departure )


patada (pah-?a/?-dhah / kick
)

partido (pahr-ree-dhoa side, party; )


m patata (pah-ra/?-tah ) / potato; patatas
match ; -
de futbol football match fritas chips
partir (pahr-teer) v * leave, depart, pull patear (pah-tay-a/7r) vkick; stamp
out, *set out a ~ de as from; from
;
patente (pah-rayn-tay / patent )

parto [pa hr - toa childbirth, dehvery


) m patillas (pah- tee-1 y ahss fpl whiskers )

parvulo (pahr- bhoo-loa toddler; )


m pi, sideburns pi
escuela de parvulos kindergarten m skate; scooter
pati'n (pah- teen)
pasa [pah-sah / raisin; ~ de Corinto
)
patinaje (pah-tee-/?a/?-khay m skating )

currant patinar (pah-tee-A?a/7r) v skate; skid


pasado (pah-sa/?-dhoa )
adj past; m pato (pah-xoa duck )
m
past patria (paMr y ah / native country, )
fa-
pasaje (pah-sa/7-khay passage ) m therland
pasajero (pah-sah- khay-roa passen- )
m patriota (pah- try oa-xah )
m patriot
ger patron (pah -troan) boss, master; m
pasa porte (pah-sah-poar-tay )
m pass- employer landlord ;

port patrona (pah-troa-nah / landlady )

pasar (pah -sahr) v happen *go ;


patrulla (pah-teoo-l y ah ) / patrol
through; pass; *spend; - por alto patrullar (pah-troo- l^ahr) v patrol
overlook; pasarse sin spare paulatinamente (pou-lah-tee-nah-
pasarela (pah-sah -ray-lab / gangway )
mayn -tay adv gradually
)
#
Pascua (pa/7ss-kwah Easter )
pausa (pot/ sah / pause; hacer una )

paseante (pah-say-a/w-tay )
m walker - pause
pasear (pah-say-a/?r) vwalk, stroll pavimentar (pah-bhee-mayn-te/7/') v
paseo (pah-say-oa stroll; )
m ride; pave
promenade pavimento (pah-bhee-mayn-xoa m )

pasillo (pah-see-l y oa )
m corridor; pavement
aisle pa vo (pa/ -bhoa m peacock turkey
7
) ;

pasion (pah -s y oan) / passion payaso (pah-^a/7-soa m clown )


paz 108 perdon

paz (pahth / peace quiet


) ;
pena (pay- nah )
/ sorrow pains pen- ; ;

peaje (pay-3/7-khay mtoll )


alty; -
de muerte death penalty
peaton (pay-ah -toan) m pedestrian; pendiente (payn-c^ayn-tay adj slant- )

prohibido para los peatones no pe- ing; m earring, pendant; / gradient,


destrians slope
pecado (pay-/ra/?-dhoa )
m sin penetrar (pay- nay- fra/?/-) v penetrate
pecio (pay-thvoa wreck )
m penicilina (pay-nee-thee-/ee-nah )
/
peculiar (pay-koo -Wahr) adj peculiar penicillin
pecho m chest; bosom
(pay-choa )
peninsula (pay-neen-soo-lah ) / penin-
m pedal
pedal (pay- d/73/7/) sula
pedazo (pay-dhah-xhoa m piece; )
pensador (payn-sah-d/7oar) m thinker
scrap pensamiento (payn-sah-m^ayn-toa m )

pedernal (pay-dhayr-^3/7/) flint m idea, thought


pedicuro (pay-dhee-foo-roa chirop- )
m *pensar (payn-sadr) v *think; ~~ en
odist, pedicure * think of
pedido (pay-ddee-dhoa order )
m pensativo (payn-sah-fee-bhoa adj )

*pedir(pay -dheer) vbeg; order; thoughtful


charge pension (payn-s^oan) / guest-house,
pegajoso (pay-gah-Moa-soa adj )
pension, boarding-house board ~~ ; ;

sticky alimenticia alimony; — completa


pegar (pay -gahr) v smack, slap, *hit; full board, board and lodging
*stick, paste; pegarse v *bum Pentecostes (payn-tay-koass- tayss) m
peinado (pay-A73 / -dhoa hair-do
7
)
m Whitsun
peinar (pay-nahr) vcomb pena (pay-nah / boulder )

peine (pay- nay )


m comb ~ de bolsi- ;
peon (pay-oan) m pawn
llopocket-comb peor (pay- oar) adj worse; adv worse
pelar(pay -lahr) vpeel pepino (pay-pee-noa cucumber )
m
peldano (payl-cte/7-noa step )
m pepita (pay-pee-tah ) / pip
pelea (pay-/ay-ah / battle )
pequeno (pay-/ray-noa )
adj small,
peletero pay-lay- tay-roa
( )
w furrier little ;
petty, minor
pelicano (pay-/ee-kah-noa )
m pelican pera (pay- rah) / pear
peh'cula (pay-/ee-koo-lah )
/ film; - en perca (payr- kah / perch, bass )

colores colour film perception (payr-thayp-r^oan) / per-


peligro (pay-/ee-groa )
m danger; peril, ception
risk ;
distress perceptible (payr-thayp-tee-bhlay )
adj
peligroso (pay-lee-yroa-soa )
Adj dan- perceptible, noticeable
gerous perilous
;
percibir (pay r -thee -bheer) v perceive
pelmazo (payl-ma/7-thoa )
m bore percha (payr-chah )
/ hanger, coat-
pelota (pay-/oa-tah / ball )
hanger, peg ;
hat rack
peluca (pay-/oo-kah / wig )
*perder (payr-dhayr) v *lose; miss;
peluquero (pay-loo-/ray-roa )
m hair- waste
dresser perdida (payr- dhee-dhah / loss )

pelvis (pav/-bheess )
m pelvis perdiz pay* -dheeth f partridge
( )

pellizcar (pay -Weexb-kahr) v pinch perdon payr- dhoan


(
pardon; )
m
; )

perdonar 109 pesadumbre

grace; jperdon! sorry! conducir driving licence; - de pes-


perdonar (payr-dhoa -nahr) v *forgive ca fishing licence - de residencia ;

perecedero (pay-ray-xhay-dhay-roa adj )


residence permit - de trabajo ;

#
perishable work permit labor permit ;
Am
perecer pay-ray -thayr) v perish
(
permitir payr -mee- rear) v permit, al-
(

peregrinacion (pay-ray-gree-nah- low; enable; permitirse v afford


thyoan f pilgrimage
)
perno {payr- noa bolt )
m
peregrino (pay-ray-yree-noa pil- )
m pero {pay- roa conj yet, only, but
)

grim peroxido pay- roak -see-dhoa


(
per- )
m
perejil (
pay-ray- kheel) m parsley oxide
perezoso (pay-ray- thoa-soa )
adj lazy perpendicular (payr-payn-dee-koo -lahr)
perfeccion (payr-fayk- f perfec- adj perpendicular
tion perpetuo (payr-pay-twoa adj perpet- )

perfecto payr- fey* -toa


( )
adj perfect ual
faultless perra {pay- rrah / bitch )

m profile
perfil (payr -feel) perrera (pay-rray-rah / kennel )

perfume (payr-foo-may m perfume; )


perro (pay-rroa )
m
dog; - lazarillo
scent guide-dog
periodico (pay-r^oa-dhee-koa )
adj peri- persa {payr- sah adj Persian )
Per- ;
m
odical ; m periodical, paper
vende- ;
sian
dor de periodicos newsagent *perseguir (payr-say-yee/-) v pursue
periodismo (pay-ryoa-cteez-moa )
w perseverar (payr-say-bhay-ra/?/') v
joumahsm *keep up
periodista (pay-rVoa-ctoeess-tah )
m Persia {payr- s^ah / Persia )

joumahst persiana (payr-s^a/j-nah) / shutter,


periodo (pay-ree-oa-dhoa ) m period, blind
term persistir ( pay r-seess- rear) v insist
perito (pay-ree-toa )
m expert, connois- persona (payr-soa-nah) / person; por
seur - per person
perjudicar (payr-khoo-dhee-Zra/?/') v personal (payr-soa-na/7/) adj personal,
harm private ; m personnel, staff
perjudicial (payr-khoo-dhee-f/^a/?/) adj personalidad (payr-soa-nah-lee-
harmful, hurtful dhahdh / personality
)

perjuicio {payx-khwee-xWoa ) m harm, perspectiva (payrs-payk-fee-bhah )


/
damage perspective ;
prospect
perjurio (payr-Moo-rYoa )
m peijury persuadir (payr-swah-dheer v per- )

perla payrAah
( ) / pearl suade
* permanecer (payr-mah-nay- f/jayr) v * pertenecer (payr-tay-nay- thayr) v be-

remain long
permanente (payr-mah-nayn-tay )
adj pertenencias (payr-tay-nayn-thyahss
permanent; planchado - perma- fpl belongings pi
nent press pertinaz (payr-t ee-nahth) adj obstinate
permiso (payr-mee-soa )
m permission, pesado (pay-sa/7-dhoa adj heavy )

authorization ;
permit, licence ;
- de pesadumbre pay -sah-dhoom -bray /
( )
pesar 110 pi rata

gnef axe
pesar (pay -sahr) v weigh; a ~ de des- pie pvay ( )
m foot a - on foot walk- ; ;

pite, in spite of ing; de ~ upright; *estar de -


pesca (payss- kah )
/fishing ;
fishing in- * stand
;
~ de cabra crowbar
#
dustry piedad y
(p ay -dhahdh) / pity; tener
pescaderia (payss-kah-dhay-ree-ah / )
- de pity
fish shop piedra (p Yay-dhrah )
/ stone de ;
-
pescador (payss-kah -dhoar) fisher- m stone; ~~ miliar milestone; po- -
man mez pumice stone ;
- preciosa
pesca r( payss -kahr) k fish - con ca- ;
stone
ha angle piel / skin fur, hide peel de
(
p*ayl ) ;
; ;

pesebre (pay-say-bhray manger )


m ~~ ~ de cerdo pigskin
leather ;

pesimismo pay-see- meez-moa


( )
m pierna (p Yayr- nah / leg )

pessimism pieza (p Yay- thah / part de dos pie- ) ;

pesimista (pay-see-meess-tah adj )


zas two-piece ~ de repuesto spare ;

pessimistic ;
m pessimist part; - en un acto one-act play
pesimo ( pay-see- moa )
adj worst ;
ter- pijama (pee-khah-mah pyjamas pi m )

rible pilar (pee- lahr) m pillar


peso (pay- soa weight burden
)
m ;
pildora (peel- doa-rah / pill
)

pestana payss- tah-hah / eyelash


( )
pileta (pee-lay-xah ) / sink
petaca (pay-tah-kah / pouch tobacco ) ;
piloto (pee-loa-xoa m pilot )

pouch pillo (pee- y oa l


)
m rascal
petalo (pay-xah-\oa petal )
m pimienta (pee-m Yayn-xah ) / pepper
petition (pay-t ee-th Y oan) / petition pincel (peen-thayl) m paint-brush
petirrojo (pay-xee-rroa-khoa robin )
m pinchado (peen-chah-dhoa adj punc- )

petroleo pay- troa -lay -oa


(
petro- ) m tured
leum, oil; - lampante kerosene; pinchar (peen-chahr) v prick
pozo de - oil-well; refineria de - pinchazo (peen-c/?a/7-thoa puncture )
m
oil-refinery pinguino (peeng-cjwee-noa penguin )
m
pez(payth) m fish pi no (pee- noa )
m fir-tree
piadoso (p Y ah-dhoa-soa )
adj pious pintar (peen-tahr) v paint
pianista (p^ab-neess-xah )
m pianist pintor (peen-toar) m painter
piano (p yah -noa piano; )
m - de cola pintoresco (peen-toa-rayss-koa )
adj
grand piano picturesque, scenic
picadero (pee-kah-dhay-xoa )
m riding- pintura (peen-roo-rah / paint; paint- )

school ing; - al oleo oil-painting


picadura / sting,
(pee-kah-tf/?oo-rah )
pinzas (peen-thahss fpl tweezers p! )

bite; cigarette tobacco pinzon (peen- thoan) finch m


picante (pee-kahn-xay adj spicy, sa- )
pina (pee-hah / pineapple )

voury pio (pee-oa adj pious )

picar (pee- kahr) vitch; mince; *sting piojo (p Y oa- khoa louse )
m
picaro (pae-kah-roa rascal )
m pionero (p
y oa-na/-roa
)
m pioneer
picazon (pee-kah -thoan) / itch pipa (pee- pah ) / pipe
pico (pee- koa )
m
beak peak pick- ; ;
pi rata (pee-ra/Mah ) m pirate
; ;

pisar 111 polifacetico

pisar (pee-sahr) v step platija (plah-ree-khah ) / plaice


piscina (pee-thee-nah )
/ swimming platillo (plah- fee-1 y oa )
m saucer
pool platino (plah-fee-noa )
m platinum
piso (pee- soa )
m storey, floor ;
flat plato (plah-xoa )
m
dish, plate; course;
apartment nAm - ; bajo ground -para sopa soup-plate
floor playa (plah-vah / beach; - de vera-
)

pista (peess-tah / ring; track; lane;


)
neo seaside resort; ~ para nudistas
- de aterrizaje runway; - de pati- nudist beach
naje skating-rink; - para carreras plaza (p/3/7-thah / square; - de mer-
)

race-course cado market-place — de toros ;

pistola (peess-roa-lah ) / pistol bullring ~ f uerte stronghold


;

piston (peess- toan) m piston plazo (plah-xhoa m


term; instalment;
)

pitillera (pee-tee-/ yay-rah )


/ cigarette- compra a plazos hire-purchase
case plea mar (play-ah-ma/?r) / high tide
pizarra (pee-thah-rrah / slate; black- * plegar (p\ay -gahr) v crease
)

board pliegue (p/yay-gay crease, fold )


m
placa (p/a/7-kah / registration plate
)
plomero (ploa-may-roa m plumber )

placer (p\ah- thayr pleasure )


m plomo (ploa- moa )
m lead
* placer (plah -thayr) v please pluma (p/oo-mah )
/ feather; pen
plaga (plah-gah ) / plague plural (p\oo- rahl) m plural
plan (plahn )
m
plan, project poblacion (poa-bhlah- thy oan) / popu-
plancha (plahn-chah /iron; no preci- )
lation
sa - wash and wear, drip-dry pobre (poa-bhray adj poor )

planchar( plahn -chahr) viron; press pobreza (poa-bhray-xhah / poverty )

planeador (p\ah-nay-ah-dhoar) m poco (poa- koa adj little


) bit den- ,
m ;

glider tro de ~ presently pocos adj few ;

planear (plah-nay-a/7r) yplan un ~ some


planeta (plah-ray-tah planet )
m poder (poa- dhayr) power; authority m
planetario (plah-nay-fa/7-r y oa plan- )
m * poder poa- dhayr) v *be able to,
(

etarium *can; * might, *may


piano (p/a/7-noa adj level, even,
)
poderoso (poa-dhay-roa-soa )
adj pow-
plane; mplan, map primer ~ fore- ;
erful
ground podrido (poa-dhree-dhoa )
adj rotten
planta (plahn-xah / plant ) poema (poa-ay-mah )
m poem; ~ epi-
plantation (p\ahn-xah- thy oan) / plan- co epic
tation poesia (poa-ay-see-ah / poetry )

plantar (p\ahn-tahr) v plant poeta (poa-ay-tah poet )


m
plantear (plahn-tay-a/7r) v *put poetico (poa-ay-tee-koa adj poetic )

plastico (p/ahss-xee-koa ) m plastic ;


de polaco (poa -/a/ -koa adj Polish
7
) ;
m
- plastic Pole
plata (plah-xah ) / silver; de ~ silver; polea (poa-/ay-ah ) / pulley
~ labrada silverware policia (poa-\ee-thee-ah /pohce pi )

platano (plah- tah-noa banana )


m polifacetico (poa-lee-fah-f/7ay-tee-koa )

platero (plah-fay-roa silversmith )


m adj all-round
; ; )

polilla 112 potable

polilla (poa-/ee-l y ah )
/ moth porra (poa-rrah )
/ club
polio (poa-l y oa) / polio portabagajes (poar-tah-bah-Ma/?-
poliomielitis (poa-l y oa-m y ay-/ea-teess ) gayss )
m luggage rack
/polio portador (poar-xah-dhoar) bearer m
politica (poa-/ee-tee-kah )
/policy; portaequipajes (poar-tah-ay-kee-pa/?-
politics khayss boot trunk nAm
)
m ;

politico (poa-/ae-tee-koa )
adj political portafolio (poar-tah-/oa-l y oa )
m at-
m politician tache case, briefcase
poliza (poa-lee-thah ) / policy portaligas (poar-tah-/ea-gahss )
m sus-
Polonia (poa-/oa-n y ah / Poland )
pender belt
polucion (poa-\oo-thYoan) / pollution portatil (poar-raMeel adj portable )

polvera (poal-b/7ay-rah / powder com- )


portero (poar-ray-roa doorman, )
m
pact door-keeper, porter goalkeeper ;

polvo (poal-bhoa dust powder )


m ;
portico [poar- tee-koa arcade )
m
grit; - facial face-powder; - para portilla (poar-ree-l y ah / porthole )

los dientes toothpowder; - para porton poar- toan)


(
gate m
los pies foot powder Portugal (poar-too-ya/7 /) Portugal m
polvora (poal- bhoa-rah / gunpowder )
portugues (poar-too -gayss) adj Portu-
polvoriento (poal-bhoa-/^ayn-toa adj )
guese /77 Portuguese
;

dusty porvenir (poar-bhay-oaer) future m


pollero (poa-^ay-roa )
m poulterer posada (poa-sa/7 -dhah / inn )

polio poa -I
(
y oa
)
m chicken posadero (poa-sah-dhay-roa )
m inn-
pomelo (poa-may-loa m grapefruit )
keeper
pomulo (poa- moo-loa m cheek-bone )
* poseer (poa-say-ayr) v own, possess

ponderado (poan-day-ra/?-dhoa adj )


posesion poa say -s y oao) / possession
(
-

sober posibilidad poa-see-bhee-lee- dhahdh(

*poner (poa -nayr) v place, *lay, *put, /possibility


*set;*ponerse v*puton posible (poa-see-bhlay adj possible )

pony (poa-nee m pony )


posicion (poa-see- thy oan) / position
popelin (poa-pay- leen) poplin m positiva (poa-see- rae-bhah ) / positive,
popular (poa-poo -lahr) adj popular; print
vulgar; cancion - folk song; danza positivo poa-see- ree-bhoa
( )
adj posi-
- folk-dance tive
populoso (poa-poo-/oa-soa adj popu- )
postal ilustrada poass- ra/7/ee-looss- (

lous fra/7-dhah )
picture postcard
por(poar) prep by; for; via; times poste (poass- tay )
m post, pole; - de
porcelana (poar-thay-/a/?-nah )
/ china, farol lamp-post; - de indicador
porcelain signpost
porcentaje (poar-thayn-7a/?-khay )
m posterior poass -tay-^oa/') adj subse-
(

percentage quent
porcion (poar -thyoan) / portion, help- postizo poass- ree-thoa
(
hair piece )
m
ing postre [poass- tray dessert )
m
porque (poar- kay )
conj because, for, potable (poa- 7a/? -bh lay adj for drink- )

as ;
por que why ing
) ;

potencia 1 13 presentar

potencia (poa-fayn-thyah )
/ capacity; pregunta (pray- goon -xah ) / question
power query, inquiry
pozo (poa- thoa ) m well ;
- de petro- preguntar (pray-goon -fabr) v ask en- ;

leo oil-well quire; preguntarse v wonder


practica (prahk-xee-kah
/ practice )
prejuicio ( pray- /rb wee-thvoa )
m preju-
practicamente (praM-tee-kah-mayn- dice
tay )
adv practically preliminar (pray-lee-m ee-nahr) adj
practicar prahk-tee- /rabr) v practise
(
preliminary
practico (prahk-xee-koa )
adj practical ;
prematuro (pray-mah-roo-roa adj pre- )

business-likem pilot ;
mature
prado (pra/7-dhoa m meadow, pasture
)
premio (pray- m^oa award, prize;) m
precario (pray-teb-rvoa )
adj critical, - de consolation consolation prize
precarious prender (prayn -dayr) v attach
precaution (pray-kou -thYoan) f pre- prensa (prayn- sah / press; conferen-
)

caution ce de ~ press conference


precaverse (pray-kah-bbayr-say v be- )
preocupacion (pray-oa-koo-pah-
ware thYoan) f concern, anxiety, worry;
precedente (pray-thay-dbay/7-tay adj )
trouble
previous, preceding, last preocupado (pray-oa-koo-pab-dhoa
preceder (pray-thay-bbayr) v precede adj concerned, anxious
precio [pray- th*oa )
m price ;
charge, preocuparse de (pray-oa-koo-pabr-say )

cost, rate; - de compra purchase care about


price; - del billete fare preparation pray-pah-rah- thYoan) f
(

precioso (pray-fbJ'oa-soa ) adj pre- preparation


cious ;
lovely preparado (pray-pah-rab-dhoa )
adj
precipicio (pray-thee-pee-thyoa ) m prepared, ready
precipice preparar (pray-pah -rahr) v prepare;
precipitation (pray-thee-pee-tah- cook
thYoan) / precipitation preposition (pray- poa -see- thYoan) f
precipitarse (pray-thee-pee-fabr-say )
v preposition
rush; crash; precipitado adj rash presa (pray- sah ) / dam
preciso (pray-fbee-soa adj precise; )
prescindir (pray-theen-cteer) vomit;
very disregard; prescindiendo de apart
predecesor (pray-dhay-thay-soar) m from
predecessor prescribir (prayss-kree-bbee/') v pre-
* predecir (pray-dhay-theer) v predict scribe
predicar (pray-dhee-tebr) v preach prescription (prayss-kreep -thYoan) f
preferencia (pray-fay-rayn-thvah / )
prescription
preference presencia (pray-sayn-thvah / presence )

preferible (pray-fay-ree-bhlay )
adj pre- presenciar (pray-sayn -thYahr) v wit-
ferable ness
#
preferir (pray-fay-reer) v prefer; pre- presentation pray-sayn -tah -thYoan) f
(

ferido adj favourite introduction


prefijo (pray- fee -khoa )
m prefix presentar pray-sayn- tahr) v introduce,
(
; ;; ) ;

presente 114 probar

present; offer; presentarse v re- forecast


port prima (pree- mah
/ cousin; premium )

presente pray-sayn-tay adj present


( )
primario (pree- mah -r y oa
adj primary )

m present primavera (pree- mah -bhay-rah f )

preservative (pray-sayr-bhah-tee-bhoa) springtime, spring


m condom primero (pree-may-roa )
num first ;
adj
preservar (pray-sayr- bhahr) v preserve foremost primary ;

presidente (pray -see- dhayn -tay )


m primitivo (pree-mee-ree-bhoa )
adj
president, chairman primitive
presidir (pray-s ee-dheer) v preside at primo (pree-moa cousin )
m
presion (pray -syoan) / pressure; ~ at- primordial (pree-moar -dhyahl) adj pri-
mosferica atmospheric pressure ~ ;
mary
del aceite oil pressure ~ del neu- ;
princesa preen- thay-sah
( / princess
matico tyre pressure principal preen -thee-pa/7/) adj princi-
(

preso (pray- soa prisoner coger


)
m ;
~ pal ;
chief, main, cardinal ;
m princi-
capture pal
prestamista (prayss-tah-meess-tah )
m principalmente (preen-thee-pahl-mayn-
pawnbroker tay adv mainly
)

prestamo prayss- tah-moa( )


m loan principe (preen- thee-pay prince )
m
prestar prayss- tahr) v *lend;
(
- aten- principiante preen -xbee- pyahn -lay ( )
m
cion a attend *pay attention toto, beginner, learner
tomar prestado borrow principio (
preerr- thee-p^oa )
m prin-
prestigio prayss- fee-kh y oa
( )
m prestige ciple; a I ~ at first
presumible (pray-soo-mee-bhlay adj )
prioridad (pr y oa -ree-dhahdh)
/ priority
presumable prisa (pree- sah / haste, speed, hurry;
)

presumido (pray-soo-mee-dhoa adj )


*dar - *speed; *darse - hurry; de
presumptuous ~ in a hurry
presumir (pray-soo-meer) v assume prision pree- syoan) / prison
(

boast prisionero (pree-s y oa-nav-roa )


m pris-
presuntuoso (pray-soon-fwoa-soa adj )
oner; ~ de guerra prisoner of war
conceited presumptuous ;
prismaticos (preez-ma/7-tee-koass mpl )

presupuesto (pray-soo-pwayss-\oa )
m binoculars pi
budget privado (pree- bhah-bboa adj private )

pretender (pray-tayn -dayr) v claim privar de (pree- bhahr) deprive of


pretension (pray-tayn -syoan) / claim privilegio (pree-bhee-/ay-kh y oa )
m pri-
pretexto pray- tayks-xoa
(
pretext, )
m vilege
pretence probable (proa- bhah -bb\ay )
adj prob-
*prevenir (pray-bhay-neer) v antici- able ;
likely
pate, prevent probablemente (proa-bhah-bhlay-
preventivo (pray-bhayn-fee-bhoa adj )
mayn- tay adv probably )

preventive probador (proa-bbah- dhoar) m fitting


*prever (pray- bhayr) v anticipate room
previo (pray- bh y oa adj previous )
* probar (proa- bhahr) v attempt ;
test

prevision (pray-bh ee-s y oan) / outlook, taste; *probarse v try on


m )

problema 115 propio

problema (pxoa-bhlay-mab )
m prob- progreso (proa-gray-soa )
m progress
lem, question prohibition (proa-ee-bh ee-th y oan) f
procedencia (proa-thay-d/73yr?-th y ah )
f prohibition
origin prohibido (proa-ee-6/?ee-dhoa adj )

proceder (proa-thay-d/jayr) v proceed prohibited


procedimiento (proa-xbay-dbee- yayn- prohibir (proa-ee- bheer) v prohibit,
toa)
m
procedure process ;
* forbid

procesion (proa-thay -sYoan) f pro prolongation proa-loang-gah -thYoan


(

cession /prolongation
proceso (proa-thay-soa )
m process, prolongar (proa-loang-^a/7r) v extend
trial, lawsuit promedio (proa-r7?ay-dh y oa adj aver- )

proclamar (proa-klah-ma/?r) v pro- age ;


m
average, mean en - on the ;

claim average
procurador (proa-koo-rah-dfoar) W promesa (proa- may-sab / promise )

solicitor prometer (proa-may- tayr) v promise


procurar (proa-koo-/a/?r) v furnish prometido (proa- may- ree-dhoa adj en- )

prodigo (proa-dhee-goa adj lavish ) gaged


production (proa-dbook- th y oan) /pro- promotion (proa-moa -thYoan) / pro-
duction, output - en serie mass
;
motion
production promontorio proa-moan- foa-r y oa
( )
m
*producir (proa-dhoo-r/jeer) v produce headland
producto (ptoa- dhook -\oa product, )
m #
promover (proa-moa- bhayr) v pro-
produce mote
productor (proa-dhook- toar ) pro- m pronombre (proa- noam -bray) m pro-
ducer noun
profa no (proa-fe/j-noa )
m layman pronosticar (proa- noass-tee- kahr) v
profesar (proa-fay-sa/?/") v confess forecast
profesion proa -f ay- s^oan) / profession
( pronto (proan- toa adj prompt adv) ;

profesional (proa-fay-s y oa-r?a/?/) adj soon, shortly; tan - como as soon


professional as
prof esor (proa -fay- soar) m master, pronunciation (proa-noon-th y ah-
teacher ;
professor th y oan) / pronunciation
profesora (proa-fay-soa-rah ) / teacher pronunciar (proa-noon- th yahr) v pro-
prof eta (proa-/a/-tah prophet )
m nounce
profundidad proa -foon -dee- dhahdh) f
( propaganda (proa-pab-gahn-dab / )

depth propaganda
prof undo (proa-fooo-doa ) adj low; propicio (proa-pee-th y oa )
adj favour-
profound able well-disposed
;

programa (proa- grab -mab )


m pro- propiedad (proa-p y ay -dhahdh) / prop-
gramme erty; estate
progresista (proa -gray- seess-tah ) adj propietario (proa-p y ay-fa/7-r y oa )
m
progressive owner, proprietor landlord ;

progresivo-(proa-gray-see-bhoa ) adj propina (proa-pee-nah /gratuity, ) tip


progressive propio proa-py oa adj own
( )
;

proponer 116 puerto


*
proponer (proa-poa-nayr) v propose provisions pi
proportion (proa-poar -thYoan) / pro- provocar (proa-bboa- kahr) v cause
portion proximamente (proa/r-see-mah-mayn-
proporcional (proa-poar-xMoa-nahl) tay adv shortly
)

adj proportional proximo (proak- see-moa adj next )

proporcionar (proa-poar-th y oa- nahr) v proyectar (proa- y ayk- tahr) v project


adjust; procure proyecto (proa-Yayk-xoa project, )
m
proposito (proa-poa-see-toa pur- )
m scheme
pose a ~ by the way
;
proyector( proa- y ayk- toar) m spotlight
propuesta (proa- pwayss-xah / prop- )
prudente adj cau-
(proo- dhayn-xay )

osition, proposal tious,wary, gentle


prorroga (proa-r roa-gah / extension )
prueba (prway- bhah / experiment, )

prosa (proa- sah / prose )


trial, test proof, token, evidence a
; ;

* proseguir (proa-say-yeer) v proceed, ~ on approval


continue, carry on prurito (proo-ree-toa itch )
m
prospecto (proass- payk-xoa )
m pro- psicoanalista (see-koa-ah-nah -leess-
spectus tah )
m
analyst, psychoanalyst
prosperidad (
proass- pay- ree-dhahdh) f psicologia (see-koa-loa-Mee-ah /psy- )

prosperity chology
prospero (proass- pay- roa )
adj prosper- psicologico (see-koa-/oa-khee-koa ) adj
ous psychological
prostituta ( proass-tee- foo-tah ) / prosti- psicologo (see-foa-loa-goa psy- )
m
tute chologist
protection (proa-tayk- f^oan) / protec- psiquiatra (see- kYah -trah )
m psychia-
tion trist

proteger (proa-tay -khayr) v protect psiquico (see-kee-koa adj psychic )

proteina proa-tay- ee-nah / protein


( )
publication (poo-bhlee-kah-r/^oar?) /
protesta proa- rayss- tah /protest
( )
publication
protestante (proa-tayss-fa/w-tay adj )
publicar (poo-bhlee-te/?/”) v publish
Protestant publicidad (poo-bhlee-thee-r//7a/7<//7) /
protestar (proa-xayss- tahr) v protest advertising, publicity
provechoso (proa-bhay-c/?oa-soa adj )
publico (poo-bhlee-koa )
adj public; m
profitable public
*proveer (proa- bhay- ayr) v provide; ~ pueblo (pway- bhloa )
m nation,
de furnish with people village;

proverbio (proa-bhayr-bWoa ) hi pro- puente (pwayn- tay m bridge; — col- )

verb gante suspension bridge; - levadi-


provincia proa- bheen-xb y ah / prov-
( )
zo drawbridge - superior main
;

ince deck
provincial (proa-bheen -Wahl) adj puerta (pwayr- tah )
/ door; - corredi-
provincial za sliding door ; - giratoria revolv-
provisional (proa-bhee-s y oa- nahl) adj ing door
provisional, temporary puerto (pwayr- toa )
m harbour, port
provisiones (proa-bhee-s^oa-nayss )
fpl ~~ de mar seaport
; ; ) ;

pues 117 quinta

pues pwayss conj since


( )
pus (pooss ) / pus
puesta pwayss- tah ( )
/ bet
puesto (\oo-gahr) m spot ;
job, post,
position
gasolina service station
; stand, stall, booth
;
;

gas station
~ de Q
Am ;
- de libros bookstand
puesto que {pwayss- toa kay because, )
que (kay )
pron who, which, that
since conj that ;
as, than
pulcro {pool- kroa adj neat )
que (kay )
pron what adv how ;

pulgar (pool-pa/7/') thumb m quebradizo (kay-bhrah-d/7ee-thoa )


adj
pulir (poo-/eer) v polish crisp
pulmon {pool- moan) lung m quebrantar (kay-bhrahn-tahr) v *break
pu lover (poo-/oa-bhayr )
m pullover *quebrar (kay-bhrahr) v crack,
pulpito (pool-pee-xoa )
m pulpit *break, *burst
pulpo {pool- poa )
m octopus quedar (kay- d/73/?/') v remain; quedar-
pulsera (pool-say-rah / bracelet, )
se v remain, stay
bangle queja (kay- khah / complaint )

pul so {pool- soa pulse )


m quejarse (kay-khahr-say v complain )

pulverizador (pool-bhay-ree-thah- quemadura (kay-mah-d/700-rah )


/
dhoar) atomizer m burn ~ del ;
sunburn sol
punta (poon- tah / tip, point )
quemar (kay -mahr) v *burn
puntiagudo (poon-t y ah-£oo-dhoa adj )
*querer (kay -rayr) v *will, want; like,
pointed *be fond of
puntilla (poon-fee-l y ah )
/ lace querida (kay-ree-dhah / sweetheart; )

punto poon-xoa ( )
m point ;
item, is- mistress
sue; period, full stop; stitch; gene- querido (kay-ree-dhoa )
adj beloved,
ros de - hosiery ;
*
hacer - *knit dear precious
;
m darling
;

- de congelacion freezing-point queso (kay-soa )


m cheese
- de partida starting-point; - de quien (k y ayn pron who; a - whom
vista point of view; - y coma semi- quienquiera (k y ayng-^a)/-rah pron )

colon whoever
puntual (poon -twahl) adj punctual quieto kyay -\oa adj still, quiet * es-
( ) ;

punzada poon- thah-6 hah / stitch


( )
tarse - *keep quiet
punzar (poon- thahr) v pierce quilate (kee-/a/?-tay )
m carat
punado (poo-/?a/7-dhoa m handful )
quilla (kee- l
y ah
) / keel
puhetazo (
poo-nay- tah-xboa m )
quimica (^ee-mee-kah / chemistry )

punch; *dar punetazos punch quimico (kee-mee-koa adj chemical )

puno (poo-rioa )
m fist ;
cuff quincalla (keeng-^a/7-l y ah / hardware )

pu pitre (poo-pee-tray desk ) m quince (keen-xbay num fifteen )

purasangre (poo-rab- sahng -gray adj )


quincena (keeo-thay-nah / fortnight )

thoroughbred quinceno (keen-thay-noa num fif- )

puro (poo- roa adj pure; clean, neat, )


teenth
sheer ;
m cigar quinina (kee-nee-nab / quinine )

purpureo (
poor-poo-ray-oa )
adj purple quinta (keen a ah / country house )
) ;
;

quinto 118 realidad

quinto 1 {keen- toa num fifth ) rapidamente (ra/7-pee-dah-mayn-tay )

quinto 2 {keen-xoa conscript )


m adv soon
quiosco {kYoass-koa kiosk; - de )
m rapidez (ra/?-pee-dhayth / speed )

periodicos newsstand rapido (ra/7-pee-dhoa adj fast, rapid, )

quitamanchas (kee-tah-ma/w-chahss quick; rapidos de rio rapids pi


m cleaning fluid, stain remover raqueta / racquet
{rah-kay-xah )

quitar (kee-tahr) v *take away raro rah -roa


(
adj uncommon, rare
)

quitasol ( kee-tah -soa/)sunshade m strange, odd raras veces rarely;

quizas {kee-thahss) adv maybe, per- rascacielos (rahss-kah-f^aHoass) m


haps skyscraper
rascar (rahss- kahr) v scratch
rasgar (rahz-gahr) vrip

R rasgo {rahz-yoa )
m trait; feature;
caracteristico characteristic
rasgon (rah i-goan) tear m
rabano (ra/7-bhah-noa )
m radish; ~ rasguno (rahz-yoo-noa scratch )
m
picante horseradish raso {rah-soa adj bare; )
satin m
rabia [rah- bh^ah )
/ rage; rabies raspar (rahss-pahr) v scrape
rabiar {rah-bhYahr) vrage rastrear (rahss-tray-a/7r) v trace
rabioso (rah-6/^oa-soa adj mad )
rastrillo (rahss-free-|yoa m rake )

racial (rah -Wahl) adj racial rastro {rahss- troa )


m trail
racion {rah-thYoan) / ration rasurarse (rah-soo-ra/?r-say )
v shave
radiador {rah-dMah-dhoar) radiator m rata (rah-xah )
/ rat
radical (rah-dh ee-kahl) adj radical raXo(rah-xoa) m while
radio {rah-dWoa radius; spoke; /
)
m raton (rah- toan) mouse m
wireless, radio raya rah-^ah f line, stripe crease
( ) ;

radiografia (rah-dhyoa-grah-fee-ah f )
parting
X-ray rayado (rah-^a/7-dhoa adj striped )

radiografiar (rah-dhyoa-grah -fyahr) v rayador {ra\\-Yah-dhoar) grater m


X-ray rayo {rah-voa beam, ray
)
m
raedura (rah-ay-c//?oo-rah /scratch; )
rayon (rah -Yoan) rayon m
*hacer raeduras scratch raza rah- thah / race breed
( ) ;

rafaga {rat7-fah-gah / gust, blow )


razon (rah -thoan) / wits pi sense, rea- ,

raiz {rah-eeth) f root son; no *tener~~ * be wrong; *te-


rallar(rah -Pahr) v grate ner - * be right
rama {rah- mah / branch, bough
)
razonable (rah-thoa-r?a/?-bhlay adj )

ramita (rah-mee-tah / twig )


reasonable
ramo {rah- moa m
bouquet, bunch
)
razonar (rab-xboa-nahr) v reason
rampa {rahm- pah / ramp )
reaction (ray-ahk -thYoan) / reaction
rana rah-nah / frog
( )
reaccionar (ray-ahk-thyoa-na/jr) v re-
rancio rahn-W oa adj rancid
{ )
act
rancho {rahn-choa farmhouse )
wMe real (ray-a/7/) adj factual, true, sub-
rango rahng -goa
(
rank )
m stantial ;
royal
ranura rah-noo-rah / slot
( )
realidad (ray -ah -\ee-dhahdh) / reality;
;

realizable 119 rechazar

en - actually, as a matter of fact tion


realizable (ray-ah-lee-f/ta/j-bhlay )
adj recomendacion (ray-koa-mayn-dah-
feasible, realizable thYoan) / recommendation
realization (ray-ah-lee-thah- f^oan) / *
recomendar (ray-koa-mayn-da/?/ v r
)

achievement recommend
realizar (ray-ah-lee- thahr) v realize; 'recomenzar (ray-koa-rr\ayn- thahr) v
carry out recommence
rebaja (ray- bhah -khah )
/ reduction, re- recompensa (ray-koam-pa/r?-sah / )

bate rebajas fpl sales


; prize, reward
rebajar (ray-bhah-khahr) v lower, re- recompensar (ray-koam-payn-sa/7/') v
duce reward
rebano (ray -bhah -boa ) m flock reconciliation (ray-koan-thee-|yah-
rebelde (ray- bhayl-day) rebel m *
thYoan )
/ reconciliation
rebelion (ray-bhay -l y oan) / revolt, re- reconocer ray-koa-noa-thayr v rec-
( )

bellion ognize admit, confess, acknowl-


;

recado (ray-kah-dhoa errand ) m edge realize


;

recambio (ray-kahm-Woa spare )


m reconocimiento (ray-koa-noa-thee-
part mYayn- toa )
m
recognition check-up ;

recepcion (ray-thayp -thyoan) / recep- record ray- koardh


*
(
record )
m
tion recordar (ray-koar-dhahr) v remind
recepcionista (ray-thayp-thyoa-neess- * think of

tah )
/ receptionist recorrer (ray-koa -rrayr) v cross
receptaculo ray-thayp- tah-koo-\oa
( )
m recortar (ray-koar -tahr) vtrim
container recreation (ray-kray-ah -thYoan) / rec-
receptor (ray-thayp- toar) receiver m reation
receta (ray-thay-xab f recipe )
recreo (ray-kray-oa recreation pa- )
m ;

recibir (ray-th ee-bheer) v receive tio de — playground


recibo (ray-thee-bboa voucher, re- )
m recriar (ray- krYahr) v *breed
ceipt ; oficina de - reception office rectangular (rayk-tahng-goo -lahr) adj
reciclable (ray-thee-c/ah-bhlay) adj rectangular
recyclable recta ngulo (rayk-tahng-goo-\oa )
m ob-
reciclar (ray-th ee-clahr) v recycle long, rectangle
recien (ray -thYayn) adv recently rectification (rayk-xee-iee-kah-thYoan)
reciente (ray -thYayn-xay
adj recent )
/correction
recientemente ray-th ^ayn-tay -mayn-
(
recto (rayk-toa adj erect )

tay )
adv lately, recently rector (rayk -toar) rector m
reciproco (ray-f/?ee-proa-koa ) adj mu- rectoria (rayk-toa-ree-ah )
/ rectory
tual recuerdo (ray-kwayr-6boa )
m remem-
recital (ray-th ee-tahl) m recital brance, memory ;
souvenir
reclamar (ray-klah-ma/)r) v claim recuperation ray-koo-pay-rah -thYoan
( )

recluta (ray-kloo-xab )
m recruit /revival
recoger (ray-koa -khayr) v pick up, recuperar (ray-koo-pay-ra/7/') v recover
pick collect, gather * overtake
; ;
rechazar (ray-cbab-thahr) v reject, turn
recog da (ray-koa-/r/?ee-dhah /collec-
i
)
down
) ; ) ; ;

red 120 rehusar

red (raydh / net; network; - de ca-


)
refrigerador (ray-free-khay-rah- dhoar)
rreteras road system; - de pescar m fridge, refrigerator
fishing net refug io (ray-Zbo-khVoa )
m cover, shel-
redaction (ray-dhahk -thy oan) /word- ter
ing ;
editorial staff refunfunar (ray-foon-foo-naZ?r) v
redactar ray-dhahk- tahr) v *make up
(
grumble
*draw up regalar ray-gah -ZaZ?r) vpresent
(

redactor (ray-dhahk- roar) m editor regaliz (ray-gah-/eefZ7) Uquorice m


redecilla (ray-dhay-fZ?ee-|Yah )
/ hair- regalo (ray -gaZ7-loa present, gift )
m
net regata [\ay-gah-\aU / regatta
redimir (ray-dhee-meer) v redeem regatear ray-gah -tay -ahr) v bargain
(

redito (/ay-dhee-toa interest)


w regimen (ray-khee-mayn )
m (pi regi-
redondeado (ray-dhoan-day-a/7-dhoa menes) regime government, rule ;

adj rounded diet


redondo (ray-dhoan-doa adj round )
regimiento (ray-khee-zn^ayn-toa )
m
reduction (ray -dhook- thy oan) / reduc- regiment
tion, rebate region (ray -khyoan) / region; zone,
*reducir (ray-dhoo- rbee/-) v *cut, de- country, area
crease, reduce regional (ray-kMoa-nahl) adj regional
*
reembolsar (ray-aym-boal -sabr) v regir (ray -kheer) v govern, rule
reimburse registrar (ray-kheess-fraZ?r v book, re- )

reemplazar (ray-aym-plah -thahr) v re- cord


place registro ray-Meess-troa
( )
m record
reemprender (ray-aym-prayn -dayr) v regia ray-glah
( )
/ rule regulation
;

resume ruler; en - in order; por - general


reexpedir ray-ay ks- pay- dZreer) v for-
( as a rule
ward reglamento (ray-glah-mayn-toa )
m
referenda (ray-fay-rayn-thVah )
/ refer- regulation
ence; punto de ~ landmark regocijo (ray-goa-fZ7ee-khoa/n joy )

*referir (ray-iay-reer) prefer; narrate regordete (ray-yoar-dhay-xay adj )

refineria (ray-fee-nay-ree-ah )
/ refinery plump
reflector (ray-flayk -toar) m reflector; regresar ray-gray- saZ7r) v *go back,
(

searchhght *get back


reflejar (ray-flay-/r/7a/7r) v reflect regreso (ray-yray-soa return viaje )
m ;

reflejo (ray-Z/ay-khoa )
m reflection de ~ return journey vuelo de - re- ;

reflexionar (ray-flayk-sYoa-raZjr) v turn flight


*
think regulation (ray-goo-lah- thy oan) f regu-
Reforma (ray-Zbar-mah )
/ reformation lation
refractario (ray-frahk-teZ?-rVoa )
adj regular (ray-goo-/aZ7r) v regulate; adj
fireproof regular
refrenar (ray-f ray- r?aZ?r) vcurb rehabilitation (ray ah-bhee lee tah

ref rescar ( ray-frayss- teZ?r ) v refresh thyoan) / rehabilitation


refresco (ray-frayss-koa )
m refresh- rehen (ray -ayn) hostage m
ment rehusar (ray °°-sahr) v refuse; reject
;

reina 121 reparation

reina (ray-n ah ) / queen relleno (ray-^ay-noa )


m stuffing; fill-

reinado (ray-na/7-dhoa ) m reign ing


reino (ray-noa kingdom )
m remanente (ray-mah-nayn-tay )
m rem-
reintegrar (rayn-xay-grahr) v *repay, nant
refund remar (ray-mahr) vrow
reintegro (rayn-ray-groa )
m repay- remedio (ray-may-dhYoa m remedy )
*
ment, refund remendar ray- mayn- dahr) v mend (

*reir (ray-eer) v laugh patch


revindication (ray-bheen-dee-kah- remesa (ray-may-sah )
/ remittance
thYoan) f claim remitir (ray-mee-teer) v remit; ~ a re-
reivindicar (ray-bheen-dee-kahr) v fer to
claim remo [ray- moa paddle, oar )
m
reja (ray- khah / grate fence, gate
) ;
remocion (ray-moa -thYoan) / removal
rejilla (ray-Mee-l^ah / luggage rack )
remojar (ray -moa- khahr) vsoak
relation (ray-lah -thYoan) /connection, remolacha (ray-moa-/a/?-chah / beet- )

relation ;
reference ;
report root, beet
relacionar (ray-lah-thVoa -nahr) vre- remolcador (ray-moal-kah-ctf?c>a/') m
late tug
relajacion (ray -lah-khah- thYoan) / re- remolcar ray-moal-te/?/' v tug, tow
( )

laxation remolque (ray-moa/-kay m trailer )

relajado (ray-lah-Ma/7-dhoa )
adj easy- remoto (ray-moa-toa adj remote, far- )

going away, far-off


relam pago (ray-/a/7m-pah-goa )
m *
remover (ray-moa -bhayr) v remove
lightning ;
flash remuneration (ray-moo-nay-rah-
relatar ray-lah- ra/jr) v report
(
thYoan) / remuneration
relativo ( ray-lah- ree-bhoa ) adj com- remunerar (ray-moo-nay-ra/ /') v re- 7

parative, relative ;
— a regarding munerate
relato (ray-lah-xoa )
m tale Renacimiento (ray-nah-th ee-mYayn-
relevar (ray-\ay- bhahr) v relieve toa )
m
Renaissance
relieve (ray-^ay-bhay )
m rehef rendition ray n - dee -thYoan) / surren-
(

religion (ray-1 ee-khYoan) / religion der


religioso (ray-lee-Zr^oa-soa )
adj relig- *rendir (rayn-deer) v *pay; — home-
ious naje honour; * rendirse v surrender
reliquia (ray-/ee-kvah )
/ relic renglon (rayng -gloan) hne m
reloj (ray-loakh) m clock; watch; - reno (ray-noa reindeer )
m
de bolsillo pocket-watch; - de pul- renombre (ray-noam-bray )
m reputa-
sera wrist-watch tion
relojero (ray-\oa-khay-roa )
m watch- *
renovar (ray-noa- bhahr) v renew
maker renta (rayn- tah / revenue )

reluciente (ray-loo- thYayn -tay ) adj rentable (rayn-ra/7 -bhlay adj paying )

bright renunciar (ray-noon- thYahr) v *give up


*
*relucir (ray-loo -theer) v * shine renir (ray -rieer) v dispute, quarrel
rellenado (
ray-1 y ay-r?a/7-doa )
adj reparation (ray-pah-rah- thYoan) / rep-
stuffed aration ;
repair
)

repara r *
122 resignation

reparar (ray-pah-rabr) v repair, mend republicano (ray-poo-bhlee-/ra/?-noa )

repartir (ray-pahr-feer) v divide, *deal, adj republican


share out repuesto ray-pwayss-xoa(
store )
m ;
re- 1

reparto (ray-pahr-xoa delivery; ca- )


m fill

mioneta de ~ pick-up van repugnancia ray-poog-na/w-thvah /


( )
1

repelente (ray-pay-/ayn-tay adj repel- )


dislike
lent, revolting repugnante (ray-pooQ-nahn-xay )
adj
repentinamente (ray-payn-tee-nah- repellent, disgusting, revolting
mayn-xay )
adv suddenly repulsivo (ray- pool -see-bhoa )
adj re-
repertorio (ray-payr-toa-r^oa )
m reper- pulsive
tory reputation (ray-poo-tah -thYoan) f
repetition ray-pay-tee- thYoan) / rep-
( reputation, fame
etition requerimiento (ray-kay-ree-mYayn-xoa )

repetidamente (ray-pay-tee-dhah-
*
m
requirement
mayn-tay )
adv again and again requerir (ray-kay -reer) v require, de-
* repetir (ray- pay- fear) v repeat mand
repleto (ray-p/ay-toa) adj crowded resaca (ray-sa/7-kah / undercurrent; )

reportero (ray-poar-ray-roa reporter )


m hangover
reposado (ray-poa-sa/7-dhoa adj rest- )
resbaladizo (rayz-bhah-lah-d/?ee-thoa )
1

ful adj slippery


reposo (ray-poa-soa rest )
m resbalar (rayz-bhah /a/?/') v slip, glide
reprender ray pray n-dayr) v
( - repri- rescata r (rayss-kah- tahr) v rescue
mand, scold rescate rayss- kah-xay
(
rescue ran- )
m ;

representation (ray-pray-sayn-tah- som


*
thYoan f representation show, per-
) ;
resentirse por (ray-sayn- rear-say )
re-
formance sent
representante (ray-pray-sayn-fa/?r?-tay resena (ray-say-nah / review )

m agent reserva (ray-sayr-bhah / qualifica-


)

representar (ray-pray-sayn -tahr) v rep- tion ;


reserve ;
booking de — spare;

resent reservation (ray-sayr-bhah- thYoan) f


representativo ray-pray-sayn-tah- tee-
( reservation, booking
bhoa adj representative
)
reserva r (ray-sayr- bhahr) v engage ; re-

reprimir (ray-pree-meeO v suppress serve, book


*
reprobar (ray-proa- bhahr) v reject resfriado (rayss- frYah -dhoa )
m cold
reprochar (ray-proa-c/7a/7r) v reproach resfriarse rayss- frYahr-say
( )
v catch a
reproche (ray- proa -chay reproach, )
m cold
blame residencia (ray -see -dhayn-xM ah )
/resi- i

reproduction (ray- proa -dhook -thYoan) dence


/reproduction residente ray-see-dhayn-xay
( )
adj resi-
*
reproducir (ray-proa-dhoo-f/?ear) v re- dent resident
;
m
produce residir (ray-see -dheer) v reside
reptil (rayp -teel) m reptile residuo (ray-see-dhwoa remnant )
m
republica (ray-poo-bhlee-kah )
/ repub- resignation (ray-seeg-nah-f/j^oar?) / ,

lic resignation
resignar 123 reves

resignar (ray-seeg-oa/?/') v resign resto (rayss- toa )


w rest; remnant, re-
resina (ray-see-nah / resin )
mainder
resistencia (ray-seess-fayn-thvah )
/ re- restriction (rayss-treek -thYoan) / re-
sistance striction ;
qualification
resistir (ray-seess-reeO vresist resuelto adj resolute,
(ray -sway/ -toa )

resolution (ray-soa-loo- r^oao) / res- determined

*
olution resultado (ray-sool-fa/?-dhoa result; )
m
resolver (ray-soal -bhayr) v solve issue, outcome, effect
*
resonar (ray-soa -nahr) v sound resultar (ray-sool -tahr) v result prove ;

respectivo (rayss- payk-?ee-bhoa adj )


resumen (ray-soo-mayn resume, )
m
respective survey, summary
respecto a ( rayss-pay/r-toa ah )
about, retardar v delay
(ray-tahr-d/7a/7/')
*
regarding retener (ray-tay-oayr) v *hold
respetable (rayss-pay-fa/7-bhlay )
adj retina (ray-fee-nah )
/ retina
*
respectable retirar (ray-t ee-rahr) v withdraw
respetar (rayss- pay- ra/?r) v respect reto (
ray- toa ) m challenge
respeto (rayss-pay-toa respect, es- )
m retrasado (ray-trah-sa/?-dhoa adj late )

teem, regard retraso ray-trah-soa


(
m delay )

respetuoso (rayss-pay-fwoa-soa )
adj retrato (ray- -toa m portrait
fra/? )

respectful retrete ray- tray-xay m toilet


( )

respiration (rayss-pee-rah -thyoan) f retroceso (ray-troa-f/?ay-soa m re- )

respiration, breathing cession


respirar (rayss-pee- rahr) v breathe retumbo (ray- room-boa m roar )
*
resplandecer (rayss-plahn-day- f/7ayr) reumatismo (ray°°-mah-reez-moa )
m
v *shine rheumatism
resplandor (rayss-plahn-doa/') glare m reunion (ray °°-nYoan) / meeting, as-
responder (rayss-poan -dayr) v reply, sembly, rally
answer reunir(ray °°-neer) vjoin, assemble;
responsabilidad rayss- poan-sah-bhee-
( reunite
\ee-dhahdh) / responsibility; liability revelation (ray-bhay-lah -thYoan) f rev-
responsable (rayss-poan-sa/?-bhlay )
adj elation
responsible ;
liable revelar (ray-bhay-/a/7/') v reveal; *give
respuesta (rayss-pwayss-tah / reply, )
away develop
;

*
answer revendedor (ray-bhayn-day-c^oa/") m
restablecerse (rayss-tah-bhlay-f/7ayr- retailer
*
say v recover
) reventar (ray-bhayn -tahr) v crack,
restablecimiento (rayss-tah-bhlay-thee- *burst
mYayn- toa recovery
)
w reventon (ray-bhayn -toan) blow-out m
restante (rayss- tahn-xay adj remain- )
reverencia (ray-bhay-ray/?-thvah / re- )

ing spect
restar (rayss -tahr) v subtract reverso (ray-bhayr-soa reverse )
m
restaurante (rayss-tou-ra/m-tay res- )
m reves (ray- bhayss) m
reverse; al ~ the
taurant ~ de autoservicio self-ser-
;
other way round upside-down ; ;
in-
vice restaurant side out
I )

revisar 124 rosado

revisar (ray-bhee-sa/7r) v revise, over- wealth


haul risa {ree- sah )
/ laughter, laugh
revision (ray-bh ee-s?oan) / revision ritmo [reet-moa )
m rhythm; pace
revisor (ray-bhee-soar) ticket collec- m rival (ree-bhahl) m rival
tor rivalidad (ree-bhah-lee- dhahdh) / rival-
revista (ray-/?/?eess-tah/journal; re- )
ry
view, magazine; revue; ~ mensual rivalizar (ree-bhah-l ee-thahr) v rival
monthly magazine rizador (ree-thah -dhoar) m curling-
revocar {ray-bhoa-kahr) v recall tongs pi rizadores mpl hair rollers
;

revolucion (ray-bhoa-loo -thYoan) / rev- rizar (ree-thahr) vcurl


olution rizo (
ree-thoa )
m curl
revolucionar (ray-bhoa-loo-thYoa-r?a/?r) robar (roa- bhahr) v rob ;
burgle
v rebel roble (roa-bhlay )
m oak
revolucionario ray-bhoa-loo-thYoa- (
robo {roa- bhoa )
m robbery, theft
nah-r^oa )
adj revolutionary robusto roa- b/?ooss- toa adj
(
)
solid, ro-
*
revolver {ray-bboa\-bhayr) v stir bust
revolver {ray-bhoal-bhayr revolver, )
m roca roa- kah( )
/ rock
gun rocio {roa-thee-oa 777 dew
revuelta (ray -bh way -tah )
/ revolt rocoso {roa-koa-soa adj rocky )

rey (ray king


)
m rodaballo(roa-dhah-fc/7a/)-|Yoa) m brill
rezar {ray- thahr) vpray *
rodar (roa- dhahr) v roll
riada (r^a/7-dhah )
/ flood rodear (roa-dhay-aftr) v circle, sur-
ribera {ree-bhay-rah )
/ riverside, river round by-pass ;

bank, shore rodilla {roa- dhee-\v ah / knee )

rico ( ree- koa )


adj rich wealthy nice, ; ;
*rogar {roa- gahr) vask
enjoyable, tasty rojo roa- khoa adj red
( )

ridiculizar (ree-dhee-koo-lee-f/?a/7r) v rollo (roa-l y oa )


m roll
ridicule romano (
roa-mah-ooa )
adj Roman
ridiculo (ree-d/?ee-koo-loa )
adj ridicu- Ronianticismo roa-mahn-tee- theez- (

lous, ludicrous moa 777 Romanticism


)

riesgo rvayz-goa
( )
m hazard, chance, romantico (roa- mahn -tee-koa adj ro- )

risk mantic
rigoroso (ree-goa-roa-soa adj severe )
rompecabezas (roam-pay-kah-b/?ay-
riguroso (ree-goo-roa-soa adj bleak )
thahss ) /77 puzzle jigsaw puzzle ;

rima (ree-mah )
/ rhyme romper {roarr\- payr) v*break
rimel (ree-mayl )
m
mascara v
roncar {roang-kahr) v snore
rincon (reeng -koan) mangle ronco roang-koa adj hoarse
( )

rinoceronte (ree-noa-thay-roao-tay )
777 ropa (roa -pah /clothes pl\ - blanca )

rhinoceros linen; - de cama bedding; - inte-


rina (ree-nah / dispute )
rior underwear; - interior de mu-
rinon (ree-noan) kidney m jer lingerie; - sucia washing, laun-
rio (ree-oa )
m
river; - abajo down- dry
stream; ~~ arriba upstream rosa (
roa- sah )
/ rose adj rose ;

riqueza {ree-kay-xbab / riches pi ) ,


rosado (roa-sa/7-dhoa adj pink )
) ) ;

rosario 125 sala

rosario (roa-sa/7-r y oa )
m beads pi ,
ro- rutina (roo-fee-nah )
/ routine
sary
rostro (
roas- troa )
m face
/ rattan
rota roa- tah
( )

roto (roa- toa adj broken


S
)

rotula (roa-too-lah / kneecap )

rotular (roa-xoo-lahr) v label sabado (sa/7-bhah-dhoa m Saturday )

rotulo (roa- too-loa ) m label sabana (sah- bhah-nah / sheet )

rozadura (roa-xhah-dhoo-rah ) / graze sabanon (sah-bhah -noan) m chilblain


rubi roo-bhee
(
ruby )
m *
(sah- bhayr) v*know; *be able
saber
rubia (roo-bh y ah ) / blonde a - namely - a taste
to ; ;

rubio (roo-bh y oa adj fair )


sabiduria (sah-bhee-dhoo-ree-ah / wis- )

ruborizarse (roo-bhoa-ree-f/)a/)f-say dom


blush sabio (
sa/? -bh y oa ) adj wise
rubricar (roo-bhree-te/)/') v initial sabor (sah -bhoar) flavour m
rueda (rway-dhah /wheel; patinaje )
sabroso (sab-bhroa-soa adj savoury, )

de ruedas roller-skating ~ de re- ;


tasty
puesto spare wheel sacacorchos (sah-kah-Zroar-choass
ruego (rway-goa request ) m mpl corkscrew
rugido (roo-/r/?ee-dhoa roar )
m sacapuntas (sah-kah-poon-tahss )
m
xu$\x (roo-kheer) vroar pencil-sharpener
ruibarbo (rwee-bhahr-bhoa rhubarb )
m sacar (sah -kahr) v *take out; *draw;
ruido (rwee-dhoa noise ) m ~ brillo brush
ruidoso (rwee-dhoa-soa adj noisy )
sacarina (sah-kah-ree-nah ) / saccharin
ruina (nvee-nah ) / ruins; ruin, de- sacerdote (sah-xhayr-dhoa-xay )
m
struction priest
ruinoso rwee-noa-soa ) adj dilapidat-
( saco (sa/7-koa sack mMe jacket
)
m ;

ed - de compras shopping bag; - de


ruisenor (rwee-say-/ioar) nightin- m dormir sleeping-bag
gale sacrificar (sah-kree-fee-£a/?r) v sacri-
ruleta (roo-/ay-tah ) / roulette fice
rulo (roo-loa )
m curler sacrificio (sah-kree-fee-th y oa ) m sacri-
Rumania / Rumania
(roo-ma/7-n y ah) fice
rumano (roo-mah-noa adj Ruma- )
sacrilegio (sah-kree-/ay-kh y oa )
m sac-
nian m Rumanian
; rilege
rumbo (room-boa m course ) sacristan (sah-kreess -tahn) sexton m
rumor (roo -moar) m rumour sacudir (sah-koo-c^eer) v *shake
rural (roo -rahl) adj rural sagrado (sah-yra/?-dhoa adj sacred )

Rusia (roo-s y ah / Russia )


sainete (sigh-nay-tay farce ) m
ruso (roo-soa adj Russian ) ;
m Rus- sal (sahl) / salt; sales de bano bath
sian salts
rustico rooss- tee-koa
( ) adj rustic sala (sa/7-lah )
/hall - de conciertos
;

ruta (roo- tah ) / route; — principal concert hall ;


~~ de espera waiting-
thoroughfare room; ~ de estar sitting-room, liv-
) ;

salado 126 sedoso

ing-room; - de lectura reading- sanitario (sah-nee-fa/?-r y oa )


adj sani-
room; ~ para fumar smoking-room tary
salado (sah-/a/7-dhoa adj salty ) sano (sa/7-noa )
adj healthy, well
salario (sah-/a/?-r y oa )
m pay santo (sahn-xoa adj holy; )
m saint; -
salchicha (sah\-chee-chah / sausage ) y sena password
saldo sahl-doa (
balance )
m santuario (sahn- twah-^ oa )
m shrine
salero (sah-/ay-roa salt-cellar )
m sapo (sah-poa toad )
m
salida (sah-/ee-dhah )
/ issue, exit, way sarampion (sah-rahm-pJ'oan) m
out ;
— de emergencia emergency measles
exit sardina (sahr-dhee-nah / sardine )
*
salir (sah -leer) v *go out; appear sarten (sahr -tayn) / pan; frying-pan
saliva (sah-/ee-bhah )
/ spit sastre (sahss- tray tailor )
m
salmon (sahl- moan) m salmon satelite (sah-ray-lee-tay )
m satelhte
salon (sah- loan) m salon, lounge, satisfaction (sah-teess-fahk-r/? y oan) /
drawing-room; ~ de baile ball- satisfaction
room; - de belleza beauty parlour; ‘satisfacer (sah-teess-fah- thayr) v sat-
- de demostraciones showroom isfy; satisfecho satisfied
~ de te tea-shop saudi (sou- dhee) adj Saudi Arabian
salpicadera (sahl-pee-kah-ctoay-rah sauna (sou-nah )
/ sauna
fMe mud-guard sazonar (sah-xhoa- nahr) v flavour
salpicar (sah\-pee- kahr) v splash se (say pron himself herself your-
) ; ;

salsa sahl-sah ( ) / sauce; gravy selves themselves ;

saltamontes (sahl-tah-moan-tayss) m secadora (say-kah -dhoa-rah / dryer )

grasshopper secar (say- kahr) vdry


saltar(sahl- ra/?r) vjump, *leap; skip section (sayk -thYoan) / section; agen-
salto (sahl-xoa )
m jump, leap, hop cy
salud (sah-loodh) / health seco say-koa adj dry
( )

saludable (sah-loo-ctoa/r-bhlay )
adj secretaria (say-kray-ra/7-r y ah )
/ secre-
wholesome tary
saludar (sahAoo- dhahr) v greet; salute secretario say- kray -ra/?-r y oa
( )
m secre-
saludo (sah-/oo-dhoa greeting )
m tary ;
clerk
Salvador (sahl-bhah- dhoar) saviour m secreto (say-kray-xoa )
adj secret ;
m
salvaje (sahl-b/?a/?-khay adj wild, sav- )
secret
age fierce, desert
;
sector (sayk -roar) sector m
salvar (sah\-bhahr) vsave secuencia (say -kwayn-xW ah / shot )

sanatorio (sah-nah-roa-r y oa ft] sana- )


secuestrador (say-kwayss-trah-<//?oar)
torium /77 hijacker
sandalia (sahn-da/7-l y ah / sandal; )
secundario (say-koon-da/?-r y oa adj )

sandalias de gimnasia gym shoes secondary minor ;

sandia (sahn-cfee-ah / watermelon )


sed (saydh / thirst )

sangrar (sahng- grahr) v *bleed seda (say-dhah / silk )

sangre (sahng-qxay /blood )


sede say- dhay / seat
( )

sangriento (sahng-pr^ayn-toa adj )


sediento (say-o^ayo-toa adj thirsty )

bloody sedoso (say-dhoa-soa adj silken )


; ;

seducir 127 senor

‘seducir (say-dhoo-tfjeer) v seduce senado (say-nah-dhoa 777 senate )

en seguida (ayn say-pee-dhah )


straight senador (say-nah -dhoar) 777 senator
away, at once, presently sencillo (sayn-r/?ee-|yoa )
adj plain
‘seguir (say -geer) v follow; - el pa- senda (sayri-dah / footpath )

so *keep up with; todo seguido sendero (sayn-day-roa 777 trail )

straight on, straightahead senil (say -nee/) adj senile


segun (say -goon) prep according to seno (say- noa )
777 bosom ;
breast
segundo (say-goon-6oa )
num second; sensacion (sayn-sah -thYoan) f sensa-
777 second tion ;
feeling
seguramente (say-goo-rah-mayn-tay )
sensacional (sayn-sah-thYoa -nahl) adj
adv surely sensational
seguridad (say-goo-r ee-dhahdh) f se- sensato (sayn-sa/7-toa adj sensible )

curity, safety; cinturon de - down-to-earth


safety-belt sensibilidad (sayn-see-bhee-lee-
seguro adj safe sure
(say-goo-roa ) ;
dhahdh f sensibility
)

/77 insurance; poliza de - insurance sensible (sayn-see-bhlay )


adj sensi-
policy; - de viaje travel insurance; tive ;
perceptible
- de vida life insurance sensitivo (sayn -see- fee-bhoa ) adj sen-
seis(sayss) num six sitive
seleccion (say -\ayk- thy oan) / selec- ‘sentarse (sayn-tahr-say )
v *sit down;
tion choice; ‘estar sentado *sit; ‘sentarbien
seleccionado (say-layk-thVoa-na/7-dhoa * become
)

adj select sentencia (sayn-tayn-xMah )


/ sen-
seleccionar (say-layk-thyoa-na/7/-) v se- tence, verdict
lect sentenciar (sayn-tayn- thYahr) v sen-
selecto (say- layk-xoa adj select )
tence
selva (sayl- bhah /jungle, forest
)
sentido (sayn-rae-dhoa sense; rea- )
m
selvoso (say\-bhoa-soa adj wooded )
son; - del honor sense of honour';
sellar (say- Pahr) v stamp sin - meaningless
sello say-1 y oa) 777 stamp; seal
(
sentimental sayn -tee- mayn- tahl) adj
(

semaforo (say-mah-ioa-roa )
777 traffic sentimental
light sentimiento (sayn -tee- m^ayn-toa )
m
semana (say-ma/7-nah )
/ week; fin de sentiment
- weekend ’sentir (sayn- teer) v *feel, sense; re-
semanal (say-mah- nahl) adj weekly gret
‘sembrar (sayw-brahr) v *sow sena (say- nah / sign sefias perso-
) ;

semejante say-may- khahn-xay adj


( )
nales description
like serial (say- nahl) / signal, sign, indica-
semejanza say-may- khahn-xhab / re-
( )
tion; 777 token, tick; *hacer sena-
semblance, similarity les signal; wave; - de alarma dis-
semi- (say-mee semi- ) tress signal
semicirculo (say-mee- theer-koo-\oa )
777 senalar (say-hah-lahr) v tick off, indi-
semicircle cate
semilla (say-mee-ivah ) / seed senor (say -hoar) 777 mister; sir
senora 128 silla

senora (say-noa-rah) f lady; mistress; sesion (say -s^oan) / session


madam seta (say-tah / mushroom )

senorita (say-noa-ree-tah )
/ miss setenta (say- tayn-xah num seventy )

separation (say-pah-rah- thy oan) f div- seto (say- toa hedge )


m
ision severo (say-bhay-roa adj harsh, strict, )

separadamente (say-pah-rah-dhah- severe


mayn- tay adv apart )
sexo (sayk- soa sex )
m
separado (say-pah-ra/?-dhoa )
adj sep- sexto (sayks- toa num sixth )

arate ;
por - apart, separately sexual sayk-swahl adj sexual ( )

separar (say-pah -rahr) v separate, sexualidad (sayk-swah-lee-c//?a/)<y/7) /


part divide detach
; ;
sexuality ;
sex
septentrional (sayp-tayn-tr y oa -nahl) si (see conj if in case whether si
) ; ; ;

adj north . . . o whether ... or; - bien though


septicemia (sayp-tee-f/7ay-m y ah / )
si ( see )
yes
blood-poisoning siames (s y ah -mayss) adj Siamese; m
septico (sayp-tee-koa adj septic ) Siamese
septiembre (sayp-r^aym-bray Septem- )
SIDA (see-dhah) m AIDS
ber siempre (sJ'aym-pray )
adv ever, always
septimo (sayp-tee-moa )
num seventh sien / temple
(s y ayn )

sepulcro (say-poo/-kroa sepulchre )


m sierra (s yay- rrah / saw )

sepultura (say- pool -foo-rah / grave )


siesta (s yayss-tah / nap )

sequia (say-kee-ah / drought )


siete s yay -xay ( )
num seven
ser (sayr )
m
being, creature - hu- ;
sifon (see- foan) m siphon, syphon
mano human being siglo (see-gloa )
m century
*ser (sayr v *be )
significado (seeg-nee-fee-/ra/7-dhoa )
m
sereno (say-ray-noa adj serene )
meaning
serie (say- r y ay / series; sequence
)
significar (seeg-nee-fee /ra/7/') v *mean
seriedad (say-r y ay -dhahdh) / serious- significativo (seeg-nee-fee-kah-tee-
ness, gravity bhoa adj significant )

serio (say- r y oa adj serious


)
signo (seeg-noa sign - de inte- )
m ;

sermon (sayr -moan) sermon m rrogation question mark


serpentear (sayr-payn-tay-a/7/-) v *wind siguiente (see- g^ayn -tay adj follow- )

serrin (say -rreen) m sawdust ing


servicial (sayr -bhee- Wahl) adj helpful silaba (see-lah-bhah )
/ syllable
servicio (sayr-6/7ee-th y oa )
m service; silbar (see\-bhahr) v whistle
service charge; - de habitation silbato (
seel -bhah -toa )
m whistle
room service ;
- de mesa dinner- silenciador (see-layn-th y ah-d/? 0a/-) m
service; - postal postal service silencer
servilleta (sayr-bhee-/ yay-tah / nap- )
silencio (see-/ay0 -th y oa )
m stillness,
kin, serviette; - de papel paper quiet, silence
napkin silencioso (see-layn-f/7 y 03-soa )
adj si-

*servir(sayr -bheer) v serve; attend lent


on, wait on *be of use ;
silla (see-l y ah/ chair; saddle; - de )

sesenta (say-sayn-xah num sixty )


ruedas wheelchair; - de tijera
;

sillon 129 SOCIO

deck chair refrigeration cooling system


sillon (see-iroan) m armchair sistematico (seess-tay-ma/Mee-koa )

simbolico (seem-boa-lee-koa ) adj sym- adj systematic


bolic sitio (sae-t^oa )
m site; seat, room;
simbolo (seem-boa-loa )
m symbol siege
similar (see-m ee-lahr) adj similar situation (see-twah-r/^oan) / situation
simpatia (seem-pah-fee-ah / sym- )
situado see- fwa/) -dhoa adj situated
(
)

pathy situar (see-twahr) v locate


simpatico (seem- pah -xee-koa adj nice, )
slogan (sloa-gahn slogan )
m
pleasant ;
obliging smoking (smoa-keeng dinner- )
m
simple (see/77-play adj simple )
jacket tuxedo nAm ;

simular (see-moo- lahr) v simulate soberano (soa-bhay-ra/?-noa )


m sover-
simultaneo (see-mool-fa/7 -nay-oa adj )
eign
simultaneous soberbio (soa-bhayr-bWoa adj superb )

sin (seen prep without


)
sobornar (soa-bhoar-na/7/') v bribe
sinagoga (see-nah-yoa-gah / syna- )
soborno (soa-bhoar-noa )
m bribery
gogue sobra (soa-bhrah / surplus )

sincero (seen- thay-roa adj sincere; )


sobrar soa-bhrahr v *be left over;
( )

open, honest *be in plenty


sindicato (seen-dee-/ra/?-toa trade- )
m sobre (soa- bhray prep on, upon ) ;
m
union envelope
sinfonia (seen-foa-nee-ah )
/ symphony sobrecubierta (soa-bhray-koo- bhYayr-
singular (seeng-goo-/a/?r) adj singular, tah )
/jacket
queer m
singular
;
sobreexcitado (soa-bhray-ayk-th ee-tah-
siniestro (see-n^ayss-troa )
adj omin- dhoa ) adj overstrung
ous, sinister sobrepeso (soa-bhray-pay-soa )
in over-
no (see-noa conj but
si )
weight
sinonimo (see-noa-nee-moa in syn- )
sobretasa (soa-bhray-fa/?-sah )
/ sur-
onym charge
sintetico (seen- fay-tee- koa )
adj syn- sobretodo (soa-bhray-foa-dhoa )
m
thetic coat, topcoat
sintoma (seen-toa-mah in symptom )
sobrevivir (soa-bhray-bhee-b/?eer) v
sintonizar seen -toa- nee- fte/?/') vtune
( survive
in sobrina (soa-Mree-nah / niece )

siquiera (see-^ay-rah )
adv at least sobrino (soa-bhree-noa nephew )
m
conj even though sobrio (soa-bhrvoa adj sober )

sirena (see-ray-nah /siren; mermaid )


social (soa -Wahl) adj social
Siria (see- r*ah) / Syria socialismo (soa-thVah-/eez-moa so- )
m
sirio (see-r^oa ) adj Syrian ;
m Syrian cialism
sirviente (seer-b^ayn-tay )
m domes- social ista (soa-thvah-/eess-tah )
adj so-
tic; boy cialist ;
m socialist
sistema (seess-tey-mah system; )
m ~ sociedad (soa-W ay -dhahdh) / com-
decimal decimal system; - de lu- munity, society ;
company
brication lubrication system; - de socio (soa-thvoa )
m associate; partner
;

socorro 130 suahili

socorro (soa-koa-uoa )
777 aid ;
puesto gloomy
de ~ first-aid post someter soa- may -rayr) v subject so-
( ;

soda sea -d hah / soda-water


(
)
meterse v submit
sofa (soa-fah) m sofa somnifero (soam-nee-fay-roa m sleep- )

sofocante (soa-ioa-kahn-xay adj stuffy )


ing-pill
#
sofocarse (soa-foa-/ra/?/--say v choke )
sonar {soa-nahr) v sound; *ring
soga (soa-gah) / rope sonido (soa-oee-dhoa sound )
m
sol (soal 777 sun tomar el - sun-
) ;
sonreir (soan-ray-ee/') v smile
bathe sonrisa (soan-ree-sah / smile )

solamente (soa-\ah- mayn-xay )


adv *
sonar (soa-nahr) v *dream
merely, only sonoliento (soa-hoa-l yayn-\oa )
adj
solapa (soa-/a/7-pah / lapel )
sleepy
soldado (soal-tfa/7-dhoa 777 soldier ) sopa (soa-pah / soup )

soldador (soal-dah -dhoar) solder- m soplar (soa-plahr) v *blow


ing-iron soportar (soa-poar- tahr) v *bear, en-
soldadura (soal-dah-cMoo-rah )
/joint dure, sustain support ;

*soldar (soa\-dahr) v solder; weld soquet (soa-kayt socket )


mMe
soleado (soa-lay-a/7-dhoa adj sunny )
sorbo (soar-bhoa 777 sip )

soledad (soa-lay -dhahdh) / solitude sordido (soar-dhee-dhoa adj filthy )

solemne (soa- laym -nay adj solemn )


sordo (soar-dhoa adj deaf )

*soler (soa-layr) v would sorprender (soar-prayn -dayr) v sur-


solicitar (soa-lee-thee- fa^) v request; prise; *catch
- un puesto apply sorpresa (soar-pray-sah / surprise; )
as-
solicitud (soa-\ee-xhee-toodh) / appli- tonishment
cation sorteo soar tay -oa
(
draw
-
)
m
solido (soa-lee-dhoa ) adj solid, firm; sosegado (soa-say-gah-dhoa )
adj se-
777 solid date
solitario (soa-lee-fa/?-rVoaadj lonely )
soso (soa-soa) adj dull, boring; taste-
solo (soa-loa adj only, single
)
less
solo (soa-loa adv alone only
) ;
sospecha (soass-pay-chah / suspicion )

*soltar (soa\-tahr) v loosen sospechar (soass-pay -chahr) v suspect


soltero (soal-ray-roa adj single
) ;
m sospechoso (soass-pay-c/?oa-soa adj )

bachelor suspicious persona sospechosa;

solterona (soal-tay-roa-nah / spinster )


suspect
soluble (soa-/oo-bhlay adj soluble )
sosten (soass- tayn) brassiere, bra m
solution (soa-loo -th y oan) / solution *sostener soass- tay -nayr) v support,
(

sombra (soam- brah / shade; shadow;


)
*hold up
~ para los ojos eye-shadow sota (soa- tah / knave )

sombreado (soam-bray-a/7-dhoa )
adj sotano (soa-tah-noa 777 basement )

shady cellar
sombrerera (soam-bray-ray-rah / mil- )
soto (soa-xoa ) 777 grove
liner starter (stahr-xayr )
777 choke
sombrero (soam-bray-roa m hat )
su (soo )
adj his ;
her ; their
sombrio (soam-bree-oa adj sombre, )
suahili (swah-ee-lee )
777 Swahili
; ; ;

suave 131 sujeto

suave (swa/?-bhay )
adj mild, mellow suciedad soo-xW ay -dhahdh / dirt;
( )

gentle muck
subacuatico (soo-bbab- kwah -xee-koa ) sucio (soo- thvoa ) adj dirty; unclean,
adj underwater foul
subalterno (soo-bhahl-rayr-noa adj )
sucumbir soo -koom- hear) v succumb
(

subordinate sucursal (soo-koor -sahl) /branch


subasta (soo-bhahss-xab / auction )
sudar soo- dhahr) v perspire, sweat
(

subdito (sooh/7-dhee-toa subject )


m sudeste (soo-dhayss-xay) south-east m
su best mar (soo- bhayss-tee-ma/7r) v
i sudoeste (soo-dhoa-ayss-tay south- )
m
underestimate west
subida (soo-h/?ee-dhah )
/ climb, rise, sudor (soo -dhoar) m perspiration,
ascent sweat
subir (soo-bheer) v *rise, ascend; *get Suecia (sway-thvah / Sweden )

on sueco (sway-Woa adj Swedish ) ;


m
subito (soo-bhee-toa )
adj sudden Swede
sublevacion (soo-bhlay-bhah-f^oan) / suegra (sway-grab / mother-in-law )

rebellion suegro (sway-g roa father-in-law )


m
sublevarse (soo-bb\ay-bhahr-say )
v re- suela (sway- lah) / sole
volt sueido (swayl-doa )
m salary, pay; au-
subordinado (soo-bhoar-dhee-na/7- mento de ~ rise ;
raise nAm
dhoa )
adj subordinate suelo (sway- oa 1
)
m soil, earth ;
floor
subrayar v underline
(soobh-rah->'a/7r) suelto (swayl- toa )
adj loose
subsidio (soobh-see-dhvoa subsidy )
m sueno (sway- fioa )
m sleep ;
dream
substancia (soobbs-tahn-xMab /sub- )
suero (sway- roa serum ) m
stance suerte (swayr- tay / luck fortune, ) ;
lot
substantivo (soobh-stahn-ree-bhoa )
m chance mala - bad luck
;

noun sueter (sway- tayr sweater )


m
'substituir (soobhs-tee-rwae/') v re- suficiente (soo-fee-f^ayn-tay adj )

place enough, sufficient; *ser ~ *do


subterraneo (soobb-xay- rrah-nay-oa )
sufragio (soo- frah -khvoa suffrage )
m
adj underground sufrimiento (soo-free- m^ayn -toa af- )
m
subtitulo (soobh-ree-too-loa )
m sub- sorrow, suffering
fliction,
title sufrir soo- freer) v suffer
(

suburbano (soo-bhoor-h/?a/?-noa )
adj *
sugerir soo -khay- rear) v suggest
(

suburban commuter ;
m sugestion (soo-khayss-^oan) / sugges-
suburbio soo-bhoor-bb^oa
( suburb ) m tion
subvencion (soobh-bhayn-r/jJ'oan) / suicidio (swee-r/?ee-dhVoa )
m suicide
grant Suiza (swee-thah / Switzerland )

subyugar (soobh-*oo-,0a/?r) v over- suizo (swee-thoa adj Swiss; Swiss ) m


whelm sujetador (soo-khay -tah- dhoar) m
suceder (soo-thay- ctoayr) v happen, brassiere, bra
occur succeed; sujeto (soo-khay-xoa subject )
m
sucesion (soo-thay-s^oan) / sequence theme
suceso {soo-thay-soa event ) m sujeto a soo-khay-xoa ah
( )
liable to,
)

suma 132 taberna

subject to naturally, of course


suma (soo-mah / amount, sum
)
sur (soor )
m
south polo - South ;

sumar (soo -mahr) v add amount to ;


Pole
sumario (soo-mah-r^oa m summary )
surco soo/'-koa
(
groove )
m
suministrar (soo-mee-neess-trahr) v surgir (soor-kheer) v * arise

furnish, supply surtido (soor- ree -dhoa )


m assortment
suministro (soo-mee-oeess-troa ) m suscribir (sooss-kree-b/7eer) vsign
supply suscripcion (sooss-kreep- f^oao) f
a lo sumo (soo-moa at most )
subscription
superar (soo-pay- rahr) v exceed, *out- suscrito (sooss-kree-\oa )
m under-
do signed
superficial (soo-payr-fee-f/?^/?/) adj suspender (sooss-payn- dayr) v sus-
superficial pend * ser suspendido fail
;

superficie (soo-payr-fee-thyay )
/ sur- suspension (sooss-payn -s yoan) / sus-
face ;
area pension
superfluo (soo-payr-flwoa adj super- )
suspicacia (sooss-pee-kah-Wah )
/ sus-
fluous, redundant picion
superior (soo-pay -^oar) adj superior, suspicaz (sooss-pee-te/?r/?) adj suspi-
upper; top cious
superlativo (soo-payr-lah-fee-bhoa adj )
sustancia (sooss-tahn-xMab ) / sub-
superlative ;
m superlative stance
supermercado (soo-payr-mayr-te/?- sustancial (sooss-tahn- Wahl) adj sub-
dhoa )
m
supermarket stantial
supersticion (soo-payrs-t ee-throan) f sustento (sooss-tayn-xoa )
m livelihood
superstition *sustituir (sooss-tee-fweer) v substi-
supervisar (soo-payr-bhee-sa/7r) v tute
supervise sustituto (sooss-tee-roo-toa )
m deputy,
supervision (soo-payr-bhee-syoao) / substitute
supervision susto (sooss- toa scare )
m
supervisor (soo-payr-bhee-soar) m susurrar {soo-soo-rrahr) v whisper
supervisor susurro (soo-soo-rroa whisper )
m
supervivencia (soo-payr -bbee-bhayn- sutil (soo- teel) adj subtle
thyah) / survival sutura soo- too- rah
( )
/ stitch ;
*
hacer
suplemento (soo-play-mayo-toa )
m una - sew up
supplement suyo soo- y oa pron
(
)
his
suplicar v beg x
(soo-plee-Zra/jr)
‘suponer (soo-poa- nayr) v assume,
suppose
supositorio (soo-poa-see-foa-ryoa) m
T
suppository
supremo (soo-pray-moa adj supreme )
tabaco (xab-bhah-koa tobacco; )
m —
suprimir soo -pree- /near) v discon-
(
de pipa pipe tobacco
tinue taberna (xab-bhayr-nab / public
por supuesto (poar soo-pwayss-toa )
house, pub tavern moza de -
; ;
) )

tabique 133 taza

barmaid tamizar (xah-mee-thahr) v sift, sieve


tabique (tah-/?/?ee-kay partition ) m tampoco (tahm-poa-koa )
adv not ...

tabla (fa/7-bhlah / board chart, ) ;


either
table; ~~ de conversion conversion tan (tahn )
adv so, such
chart ; —
para surf surf-board tangible (tahng-/r/?ee-bhlay )
adj tan-
tablero xah-bhlay-roa
(
board; — de )
m gible
ajedrez checkerboard nAm - de ;
tanque (
tahng-Way )
m tank
damas draught-board; - de instru- tanteo (tahn-fay-oa score m
)

ments dashboard tanto tahn-xoa adv as much as por


( ) ; :

tablon (xah-bhloan) plank m lo — therefore; por ~ so; tanto . . .

tabu (tah -bhoo) taboo m como both and . . .

tacon xah-koan
(
heel m
)
tapa fa/? -pah / lid, top, cover appe-
(
) ;

tactica (tahk-xee-kah / tactics pi tizer


tacto tahk-xoa
(
touch ) m tapiz (xah-peeth) m tapestry
tailandes (tigh-lahn-cteyss) adj Thai; tapizar xah-pee- thahr ) v upholster
(

m Thai tapon (tah -poan) m stopper, cork;


Tailandia (tigh-/a/?n-d y ah )
/Thailand tampon
tajada (tah-Ma/7-dhah )
/ shce taquigrafia (tah-kee-grah-fee-ah )
/
tajar (xab-khahr) vchop shorthand
tal (tahladj such; con - que provid-
)
taquigrafo (tah-A-ae-grah-foa )
m sten-
ed that - como such as
;
ographer
taladrar (tah-lah-ctora/?/') drill, bore taquilla (tah-/ree-l y ah ) / box-office

taladro (tah-/a/?-dhroa drill )


m tararear (tah-rah-ray -ahr) v hum
talco tahl-koa
( talc powder )
m tarda nza xahr-dhahn-xhah / delay
(

talento (xah-layn-xoa gift, talent )


m tarde tahr-bhay / afternoon evening
( ) ;

talentoso (tah-layn-roa-soa adj gifted )


tardio (tahr-c^/7ee-oa )
adj late
talisman (tah-l eez-mahn) lucky m tarea (tah-ray-ah )
/ duty, task job ;

charm tarifa (tah-ree-fah )


/ rate; - nocturna
talon {xah-loan) m heel; counterfoil, night rate
stub tarjeta tahr-May-tah (
)
/card; - de
talonario (tah-loa-na/?-r y oa ) m cheque- credito credit card charge plate ;

book check-book nAm


;
Am - de temporada season-
;

/ wood-carving,
tal la (tah-Wah )
carv- ticket ;
- de visita visiting-card ;
-
ing postal postcard, card; - postal
tallar ( xah-/yahr ) v carve ilustrada picture postcard; - verde
m workshop
taller (tah -Wayr) green card
m stem
tallo(fa/?-l y oa) tarta (tahr- tah) / cake
tamano (xah-mah-hoa m size; ~ ex- )
taxi (
tahk- see ) m cab, taxi
traordinario outsize taximetro (tahk-sae-may-troa )
m taxi-
tambien xahm-brayn ) ( adv too, also, meter
as well ;
a si - likewise taxista tahk- seess- tah
(
)
m cab-driver,
tambor (xahm-boar) m drum; - del taxi-driver
freno brake drum taza ( tah- thah )
/ cup mug ; ;
- de te
tamiz xah-meeth
( sieve ) m teacup
) ;

tazon 134 tenso

tazon (xah-thoan) m bowl, basin sion set


te (tay )
pron yourself telex fay-layks
(
)
m telex
te (tay) m tea telon (tay- loan) m curtain
teatro (tay-a/7-troa )
m drama ;
theatre; tema ( ray-mah )
m theme
- de la opera opera house ~ de ;
#
temblar (xaym-bhlahr) v tremble,
variedades music-hall, variety the- shiver
atre; guinol puppet-show temer (tay -mayr) v fear, dread
tebeo (xay-bhay-oa comics pi )
m temor (tay -moar) m fear, dread
tecnica ray/r-nee-kah / technique
( )
temperamento (taym-pay-rah-mayfl-
tecnico (
tayk- nee-koa )
adj technical ;
toa /77 temperament
)

m technician temperatura (taym-pay-rah-roo-rah / )

tecnologia (tayk-noa-loa-/r/?ee-ah )
/ temperature; - ambiente room
technology temperature
techo (
tay-choa )
m roof ;
- de paja tempestad (taym-payss-fa/?d/7 )
/ tem-
thatched roof pest
teja tay- khah / tile
( )
tempestuoso (taym-payss-ftvoa-soa
tejedor (tay-khay -dhoar) weaver m adj stormy
tejer (tay -khayr) v * weave templo taym- ploa m temple
( )

tejido (tay-Mee-dhoa )
m fabric, tissue, temporada (taym-poa-/a/ -dhah / sea- 7
)

material son apogeo de la - high season


;

tela (ray-lah )
/cloth; - para toallas - baja low season
towelling temporal (taym-poa -rahl) adj tempor-
telarana (tay-lah-za/t-nah )
/ spider’s ary
web temprano (taym-pra/t-noa adj early
)

telefax (tay-lay -fahks) m fax; mandar tenazas (tay-na/t-thahss )


/ tongs pi ,

un - send a fax pincers pi


telefonear (tay-lay-foa-nay-a/7r) v tendencia (xayn-dayn-xMah / ten- )

phone ;
call up Am dency
telefonista (tay-lay-foa-neess-tah )
/ tel- ‘tender a (tay n-dayr) tend; ‘tender-
ephonist, telephone operator se v *lie down
telefono (tay-/ay-foa-noa )
m phone, tendero (tayn-ctey-roa 777 shopkeeper; )

telephone; llamar por - ring up tradesman


telegrafiar (tay-lay-grah-^a/?r) v tele- tendon (tayn -doan) sinew, tendon m
graph tenedor (tay -nay -dhoar) 77? fork
teleobjetivo (tay-lay-oabh-khay-tee- ’tener (xay-nayr) v*have; *keep,
bhoa 777 telephoto lens
)
*hold; - que *must; *ought to,
telepatia (tay-lay-pah-ree-ah ) / telepa- *should, *shall; *be obliged to;
thy tenga usted here you are
telesilla (tay-lay-see-l^ah )
m ski-lift teniente [xay-nYayn-xay )
m lieutenant
television (tay-lay-bhee-sJ'oaA?) / televi- tenis ray-neess 777 tennis - de me-
(
) ;

sion; ~ por cable cable televi- sa ping-pong, table tennis


sion; ~ por satelite satellite tele- tension (tay n-sYoan) / strain, pressure,
vision tension ;
- arterial blood pressure
televisor (tay-lay-bh ee-soar) m televi- tenso (tayn- soa )
adj tense
; ; ;;

tentacion 135 timidez

tentacion (tayn-tah- thYoan) / tempta- rorism


tion terrorista (tay-rroa-reess-tah )
m terror-
*tentar (tayn- tahr) v tempt ist

tentativa (tayn-tah-fee-bhah) /at- tesis (


tay- seess )
/ thesis
tempt, try Tesoreria (tay-soa-ray-ree-ah / treas- )

tentempie tayn- tay m-p^ay)


(
snack m ury
*tenir (xay-neer) v dye tesorero (tay-soa-ray-roa treasurer )
m
teologia (tay-oa-loa-/r/?ee-ah )
/ theol- tesoro (tay-soa-roa treasure )
m
ogy testamento (tayss-tah-mayo-toa )
m
teoria (tay-oa-ree-ah ) / theory will
teorico (tay-oa-ree-koa ) adj theoretical testarudo (tayss-tah-roo-dhoa )
adj pig-
terapia (tay-ra/?-p y ah )
/ therapy headed, stubborn
tercero {xayr-thay-roa ) num third testigo (tayss-fee-goa )
m witness; ~
terciopelo (tayr-th y oa-pay-loa vel- )
m de vista eye-witness
vet testimoniar (tayss-tee-moa-o^aftr) v
terilene (tay-ree- /ay-nay )
m terylene testify
terminacion (tayr-mee-nah -thYoan) f testimonio (tayss-tee-moa-n y oa )
m tes-
finish timony
terminar (xayr-mee-nahr) v end, fin- tetera (tay-ray-rah / teapot )

ish accomplish terminarse v ex-


; ;
textil (tayks- fee/) m textile
pire, end texto tayks- toa( )
m text
termino tayr- mee-noa
( )
m term ;
issue textura (tayks- foo-rah / texture )

termo (
tayr-w oa )
m vacuum flask, tez (tayth / complexion )

thermos flask ti (tee) pron you


termometro (tayr-moa-may-troa )
m tia (fee-ah / aunt )

thermometer tibio (fee-bh y oa adj tepid, lukewarm )

termostato (tayr-moass-fa/Moa )
m tiburon (xee-bhoo-roan) shark m
thermostat tiempo f^aym-poa time weather
(
)
m ;

ternero (tayr-nay-roa calf )


m a - in time; - libre spare time
ternura (tayr-noo-rah / tenderness )
tienda f yay/7-dah / shop tent
( ) ;

terraplen (tay-rrah -playn) embank- m tierno tvayr - noa adj gentle, tender
( )

ment tierra ( fJ'ay-rrah / earth ground, soil ) ;

terraza (tay-/ra/?-thah )
/ terrace land en ~ ashore - baja lowlands
; ;

terremoto (tay-rray-moa-toa )
m earth- pl\ ~ firme mainland
quake tieso tyay -soa adj stiff
( )

terreno (tay-may-noa )
m terrain ;
field, tifus fee-fooss
(
typhoid )
m
grounds tigre fee-gray
( ) m tiger
terrible (tay-rree-bhlay )
adj frightful tijeras ( xee-khay-rabss fpl scissors pl\ )

awful, horrible, terrible, dreadful para las unas nail-scissors pi


~~

territorio (tay-rree-foa-r y oa )
m terri- tilo (fee-loa hmetree, lime )
m
tory timbre feem-bray tone bell
( )
m ;

terron m lump
(tay -rroan) doorbell postage stamp ;
mMe
terror (tay- /roar m terror; terrorism
)
timidez (tee-mee-c//7ayf/7) / timidity,
terrorismo (tay-rroa-reez-moa m ter- )
shyness
;

1 1' mi do 136 tortuga

timido fee-mee-dhoa adj timid, em-


( ) sentially, especially ;
todos pron
barrassed, shy everybody
timon (tee- moan) helm, rudder m toldo toal- doa (
awning )
m
timonel (tee-moa -nayl) steersman m tolerable (toa-lay-ra/7-bhlay )
adj toler-
timonero tee-moa- nay-roa helms- ( )
m able
man tomar (xoa-mahr) v*catch; *take; -
timpano (
teem- pah-noa )
m ear-drum el pelo tease
tinta (
teen-xah ) / ink tomate (xoa-mah-xay )
m tomato
tintoreria (teen-toa-ray-ree-ah )
f dry - tomillo (toa-n7ae-l y oa )
m thyme
cleaner’s tomo (
toa- moa )
m volume
tintura (teen-foo-rah )
/ dye tonada (toa-na/7-dhah )
/ tune
ti'o (
tee- oa )
m uncle tonel (toa -nayl) m barrel, cask
tipico (
fee-pee-koa )
adj typical, char- tonelada (toa-nay-/a/7-dhah / ton )

acteristic tonico toa- nee-koa tonic - para


( )
m ;

tipo fee-poa ( )
m type ;
fellow, guy cabello hair tonic
el
tirada (tee-ra/?-dhah )
/ issue tono toa- noa(
tone note shade )
m ; ;

tirano (xee-rah-noa tyrant )


m tonteria (toan-tay-ree-ah / nonsense,
#
)

tirantes (xee- rahn -xayss wpl braces )


rubbish decir tonterias talk rub-
;

pi suspenders plAm
]
bish
tirar (t ee-rahr) v pull ;
* throw
;
* shoot tonto toan toa adj foolish
(
fool -
) ;
m
tiritar (xee-ree-tahr) v shiver topetar (toa- pay- tahr) vbump
tiro m shot
(
tee- roa )
topeton (toa- pay- toan) bump m
tiron (tee-roan) m wrench toque (
toa- kay )
m touch
titular (tee-too -lahr) m headhne torcedura (toar-thay-d/?oo-rah )
/ sprain
ti'tulo fee-too-loa m heading,
( )
title *
torcer toar- thayr (
)
v twist ;
*
torcerse
degree v sprain
toalla (toa-a/?-l y ah )
/ towel; — de ba- tordo (
toar- dhoa )
m thrush
no bath towel tormenta toar- mayn -tab / storm ( )

tobera (Xoa-bhay-rah ) / nozzle tormento (toar-ma/n-toa m torment )

tobillo (xoa-bhee-Woa m ankle )


tormentoso (toar-mayn-roa-soa adj )

tobogan (toa-bhoa- gahn) m slide thundery


tocadiscos toa-kah- deess- koass ( )
m tomar (toar- nahr) v return
record-player torneo (toar-nay-oa )
m tournament
tocador (toa-kah-d/7oar) m dressing- tornillo [xoar-nee-Voa m screw)

table; powder-room; articulos de en torno (ayn toar- noa about, around )

— toiletry en torno de (ayn toar- noa day round, )

tocante a regarding (toa- kahn-xay ah )


around
tocar (xoa-kahr) v touch, *hit; play; toro toa-roa
(
bull )
m
no ~ *keep off toronja (toa-roan-khah fMe grapefruit )

tocino (toa-r/7ee-noa bacon )


m torpe toar - pay adj clumsy, awkward
( )

todavia (toa-dhah-6/7ee-ah adv )


still, torre toa - rray / tower
( )

however torsion toar- s^oan) / twist (

todo roa-dhoa adj all entire pron


( ) ; ;
tortilla (toar- ree-l y ah / omelette )

everything sobre ~ most of all, es- ;


tortuga (toar-roo-gah / turtle )
; )

tortuoso 137 trapo

tortuoso (toar-nvoa-soa )
adj winding trama trah-mab / plot
(

tortura (toar-foo-rah )
/ torture trampa trahm- pah / trap hatch
( ) ;

torturar (toar-too -rahr) v torture tranquilidad (Xtabng-kee-\ee-dhahdh) /


tos(toass) / cough tranquillity
toser (toa -sayr) v cough tranquilizar (xrabng-kee-\ee- thahr) v re-
tostado (toass-fa/7-dhoa ) adj tanned assure
total (toa -tahl) adj total; overall, ut- tranquilo (trahng-tee-loa adj tranquil, )

ter ;
m total ;
whole en ;
~ altogeth- quiet, calm peaceful ;

er transaction (trahn-sahk -thYoan) f


totalitario (toa-tah-lee-fa/7-ryoa ) adj to- transaction, deal; volumen de tran-
talitarian sacciones turnover
totalizador (toa-tah-lee-thah-c^oar) ID transatlantic (trahn-saht- lahn-xee-
totalizator koa )
adj transatlantic
totalmente (\oa-\ab\-mayn-\ay )
adv transbordador (trahnz-bhoar-dhah-
completely, altogether, wholly dhoar) m
ferry-boat; - de trenes
toxico toa k -see -koa adj toxic
( )
train ferry
trabajar (trah-bhah-/r/7a/7r) v work transcurrir (trahns-koo -rreer) v pass
trabajo (xrab-bhah-kboa work, la- )
m transeunte (trahn-say-oo^-tay )
m
bour; difficulty; - manual handi- passer-by
#
craft transferir (trahns-fay-ree/') v transfer
tractor (trahk- toar) m tractor transformador (trahns-foar-mah-a^oa/')
tradition (trah-dh ee-thYoan) / tradi- m transformer
tion transformar (trahns-foar-ma/?/') v
tradicional (trah-dhee-thvoa -nahl) adj transform
traditional transgredir (trahnz-gray-dee/') v offend
traduction {\rab-dbook- thy oan) / transition (trahn-s ee-thYoan) / transi-
translation tion
*traducir (\rab-6boo- theer) v translate transito trahn- see-toa ( )
m traffic
traductor (trah-dhook-roar) transla- m transmision (trahnz-mee-s^oaA?) /
tor transmission, broadcast
*traer (trah -ayr) v *bring transmitir (trahnz-mee-tee/') v transmit
tragar(trah -gahr) v swallow transparente (trahns-pah-rayn-tay adj )

tragedia (xrab-khay-dbYab ) / drama, transparent


tragedy transpiration (trahns-pee-rah- thyban) f
tragico (rra/7-khee-koa adj tragic ) perspiration
traicion (trigh- r/7^oan )
/ treason transpirar (trahns-pee-ra/7r) v perspire
traicionar (trigh-th^oa -nahr) v betray transportar (trahns-poar-ra/?/') v trans-
traidor (trigh- dhoar) m traitor port ;
ship
trailla (trah-ee-ivah )
/ lead transpose (trahns-poar-tay ) m trans-
traje (
trah-kbay ) m suit ;
gown robe ;
portation, transport
- de bano bathing-suit; - de eti- tranvia (trahm-6ee-ah )
m tram; street-
queta evening dress; - del pais na- car dAid
tional dress; — de malla tights pi; trapo trah- poa /27 rag;
( )
~ de cocina
— pantalon pant-suit tea-cloth
-

tras 138 trucha

tras (trahss )
prep behind trenza (
trayn- thah )
/ twine
'hacer trasbordo ah-thayrXrahz-bhoar ( trepar(tray -pahr) v climb
dhoa change)
tres (trayss )
num three
trasero (trah-say-roa bottom )
m triangular (trvahng -goo- /a/?r) adj tri-
trasladar (trahz-lah-d/?a/?/') vmove angular
traslucido (trahz-/oo-thee-dhoa adj )
triangulo (tryahng-goo-\oa triangle )
m
sheer tribu (
tree- bhoo )
m tribe
trastornado (trahss-toar-na/7-dhoa )
adj tribuna (tree-b/700 -nah )
/ stand
upset tribunal (tree- bhoo- nahl) m court, law
trastornar (trahss-toar -nahr) v upset court
trastos trahss-xoass mpl litter
( )
trigal (xree-gahl) m cornfield
tratado (trah-fa/7-dhoa essay; )
m trigo (
tree -goa )
m grain, corn ;
wheat
treaty trimestral (tree -mayss-rra/7/) adj quar-
tratamiento (trah-tah-m^ayn-toa )
m terly
treatment; - de belleza beauty trimestre tree- mayss- tray (
quarter )
m
treatment trinchar (xreen-chahr) v carve
tratar {xrah-tahr) v handle, treat; - trineo (tree-oay-oa sleigh, sledge )
m
con *deal with triste rreess-tay adj sad
( )

trato trah-xoa
( )
m intercourse tristeza (treess-fay-thah / sorrow, sad- )

a traves de (ah trah -bhayss day) across, ness


*
through triturar (tree-too-ra/?r) v
grind
travesia (trah-bhay-see-ah )
/ crossing, triunfante {x^oon-fahn-xay adj trium- )

passage phant
travieso (trah-MJ'ay-soa )
adj naughty, triunfar (trvoon -fahr) v triumph
bad mischievous
;
triunfo trYoon- foa ( )
m triumph
trazar (xiah-thahr) v sketch 'trocar (xtoa-kahr) vswap
trebol (
tray- bhoal )
m clover, shamrock trolebus (troa- lay- bhooss) m trolley-
trece (
tray- thay )
num thirteen bus
treceno (tray-tf?ay-noa num thirteenth )
trompeta (troam-pay-tah / trumpet )

trecho tray-choa(
stretch )
m tronada (troa-na/i-dhah / thunder- )

treinta (trayn-xah )
num thirty storm
treintavo (
tray n- tah -bhoa )
num thir- 'tronar (xroa-nahr) v thunder
tieth tronco troang-koa
(
trunk )
m
tremendo (tray-may/7-doa )
adj awful, trono (troanoa) throne m
terrible ;
tremendous, terrific tropas rroa-pahss fpl troops pi
( )

trementina (tray-mayn-fee-nah / tur- )


'tropezarse {Xroa-pay-thahr-say v )

pentine stumble
tren (trayn train - de cercanias
)
m ;
tropical (xroa-pee- kahl) adj tropical
stopping train - de mercancias ;
tropicos froa-pee-koass ( )
mpl tropics
goods ~ de pasajeros pass-
train ;
pi
enger train - di recto through ;
trozo {troa-xhoa chunk, morsel, )
m
train ~ expreso express train -
; ;
bit; fragment, passage
nocturno night train - omnibus ;
truco troo- koa
(
trick )
m
local train trucha (rroo-chah / trout )
) ) )) )

trueno 139 usted

trueno (
trway-n oa )
m thunder ultravioleta (ool-trah-bhyoa-/ay-tah
tu (too ) adj your adj ultraviolet
tu (too ) pron you umbral (oom-brahl) m threshold
tuberculosis (too-bhayr-koo-/oa-seess un (oon art a )

/ tuberculosis unanime (oo-/7a/?-nee-may adj like- )

tubo too-bhoa
(
tube )
m minded, unanimous
tuerca twayr - kah / nut
( )
unguento (oong-pwayn-toa m oint- )

tulipan (\oo-\ee-pahn) tulip w ment, salve


tumba toom - bah / tomb
( )
unicamente (oo-nee-kah-mayn-tay
tumor (too -moar) growth, tumour m adv exclusively
tunecino (too-nay-f/>ee-noa adj Tuni- )
unico oo-nee- koa adj unique, sole
( )

sian; Tunisian m unidad (oo-n ee-dhahdh) / unity; unit


tunel foo-nayl
(
tunnel )
m unido (oo-oee-dhoa adj joint )

Tunez roo-nayth (
Tunisia )
m uniforme oo-nee- /oar-may adj uni-
( )

tunica (roo-nee-kah /tunic )


form uniform
;
m
turbar (xoor-bhahr) v embarrass unilateral (oo-nee-lah-tay-ra/7/) adj
turbera (xoor-bhay-tah / moor ) one-sided
turbina (toor-fc/?ee-nah / turbine )
union (00 -nyoan) / union
turco toor- koa adj Turkish
( )
Turk ;
m Union Europea (00 -n yoan ay°°-roa-
turismo (too-reez-moa tourism )
m pay- ah) European Union
turista (too-reess-tah )
m tourist ;
ofici- unir (oo-neer) v unite; combine; unir-
na para turistas tourist office se a join
turno toor - noa
(
turn shift )
m ;
universal (oo-nee-bhayr-sa/7/) adj uni-
Turquia (toor-tee-ah /Turkey )
versal
turron (too -rroan) nougat m universidad (oo-nee-bhayr-see- dhahdh
tutela (too-fay-lah / custody ) /university
tutor (too- toar) tutor; guardian m universo (oo-nee- bhayr-soa )
m uni-
tuyos foo- y oass adj your
(
) verse
uno (oo-noa num one; pron one; )

unos adj some pron some ;

una (oo-nah / nail


u urbano (oor-bhah-noa adj urban
)

urgencia (oor-Mayn-thVah) /urgency;


ubicacion (oo-bhee-kah- thYoan) / situ- emergency; botiquin de - first-aid
ation, location kit
ujier (oo-kh>'ayr) m bailiff urgente (oor- khayn-xay )
adj pressing,
ulcera (oo/-thay-rah / ulcer, sore; )
— urgent
gastrica gastric ulcer urraca oo-rrah-kab
( )
f magpie
ulterior (ool-tay -ryoar) adj further Uruguay (oo-roo -gwigh) m Uruguay
ultimamente oo/-tee-mah-mayn-tay( uruguayo oo-roo-gwah-voa adj Uru-
( )

adv lately guayan; m Uruguayan


ultimo (oo/-tee-moa adj ultimate; last ) usar (00 -sahr) vuse
u^rajejool-fra/j-khay outrage ) m uso (oo-soa use, usage )
w
ramar (ool-trah-ma/?/') adv overseas usted (ooss- taydh) pron you; a -
) ;

usual 140 vatio

you de ; - your riage ;


coach
usual oo-swahl adj common, cus-
( )
vainilla (bigh-oee-|Vah /vanilla )

tomary, usual vale (ba/7-lay banknote)


m
usuario oo-swah-x'foa user( )
m *valer (bab-layr) v *be worth; - la
utensilio (oo-tayn-see-|yoa )
m utensil pena *be worth-while
util (
oo-teel )
adj useful valiente (bah-^ayo-tay adj coura- )

utilidad oo-xee-\ee-dhahdh ( / utility, geous, plucky, brave


use valija (bah-/ee-khah/ case )

utilizable (oo-tee-lee-//7a/?-bhlay )
adj valioso (bah-^oa-soa adj valuable )

usable valor (bah -/oar) worth, value; cour- m


utilizar (oo-tee-lee-r/73/7/') v utilize age bolsa de valores stock ex-
;

uvas 00-bhahss fpl grapes pi


( )
change; sin - worthless
vals(bahls) waltz m
valuar (bah-lwahr) v value; appreciate

v valvula (ba/ /-bhoo-lah / valve


valle (ba/?-|Yay
7

m valley
)

vanidoso (bah- nee- dhoa -soa )


adj vain
vaca (63/7-kah / cow )
vano {bah-noa )
adj idle, vain ;
en - in
vacaciones (bah-kah-f^oa-nayss fpl )
vain
holiday, vacation de - on holiday ;
vapor (bah -poar) m steam, vapour;
vacante (bah-te/w-tay adj vacant / ) ;
steamer; - de linea liner
vacancy vaporizador (bah-poa-ree-thah-c//?oar)
vaciar (bab-thyahr) v empty; vacate /77 atomizer

vacilante (bah-thee-lahn-tay )
adj un- vaqueros (bah /ray-roass mpl jeans pi )

steady, shaky variable (bah-r^a/7 -bhlay adj variable )

vacilar (bab-xbee-lahr) v hesitate; fal- variacion (bah-rVah- thy oan) f variation


ter variado (bah-r^-dhoa adj varied )

vacio (bab-thee-oa )
adj empty; m vac- variar (bah-^a/7r) wary
uum varice (ba/7-ree-thay / varicose vein )

vacunacion (bah-koo-nah -thYoan) f varicela (bah-ree-ftey-lab /chicken- )

vaccination pox
vacunar (bab-koo- nahr) v vaccinate, variedad (bab-^ay-dhahdh) / variety;
inoculate espectaculo de variedades variety
vadear (bah-dhay -ahr) vwade show
vado (ba/7-dhoa m ford )
varios (ba/7-rVoass )
adj various, sever-
vagabundear (bah-gah-bhoon-day- 3 / /") 7 al
v tramp, roam vaselina (bah-say-/ee-nah / vaseline )

vagabundo (bah-gah-b/?ooo-doa m )
vasija (bah-see-khah / vessel )

tramp vaso (bah-soa glass mug, tum-


)
m ;

vagancia (bah- gahn-xW ah / vagrancy )


bler; vase; - sanguineo blood-
vagar (bab-gahr) v wander vessel
vago (bah-goa adj vague faint, dim ) ;
va sto (bahss- toa )
adj wide, vast ; ex-
idle tensive
vagon bab-goan ( )
m waggon, car- vatio (bah-Voa )
m watt
;

vecindad 141 vergiienza

vecindad (bay-xbeen-dahdh) / neigh- erable


bourhood, vicinity venerar (bay-nay -rahr) v worship
vecindario (bay-theen-da/wVoa )
m venezolano (bay-nay-thoa-/a/?-noa adj )

community Venezuelan Venezuelan ;


m
vecino (bay-thee-noa adj neighbour- )
Venezuela (bay-nay- thwayAab / Ven- )

ing; m
neighbour ezuela
vegetacion (bay-khay-tah-tf^oan) / venganza (bayng-#a/?n-thah )
/ revenge
vegetation venidero (bay -nee- dhay -roa )
adj on-
vegetariano (bay-khay-tah-r^a/i-noa )
m coming
vegetarian *venir (bay -neer) v *come
vehiculo (bay-ee-koo-loa vehicle )
m venta (bayn- tah / sale de - for sale ) ;

veinte (bayn-xay num twenty )


- a por mayor wholesale
I

vejez (bay -khayth) / old age ventaja (bayn-tah-kbab / benefit, ad- )

vejiga (bay-Mee-gah / bladder )


vantage profit lead ; ;

vela bayAab / sail deporte de -


( ) ;
ventajoso (bayn-xab-khoa-soa )
adj ad-
yachting vantageous
velo bay- loa
( )
m veil venta na (bayn -tah -nah) / window; -
velocidad (bayAoa-xbee-dhahdh) f de la nariz nostril
speed rate; gear; li'mite de -
; ventarron (bayn-tah -rroan) gale m
speed limit - de cruce cruising
;
ventilation (bayn-tee-lah -thyoan) f
speed ventilation
veloci metro (bay-loa-f/?ee-may-troa) m ventilador (bayn-xeeAab- dhoar) m fan,
speedometer ventilator
veloz (bay- loath) adj swift ventilar (bayn-t ee-lahr) v ventilate
vena bay- nah / vein
( ) ventisca (bhayn-raess-kah /blizzard )

vencedor (bayn-thay -dhoar) m winner ventoso (bayn-roa-soa adj windy )

*
veneer (bayn- thayr) v * overcome, con- ver (bayr v *see, notice )

quer; *win veranda (bay-rahn-dab / veranda )

vencimiento (bayn-thee-m^ayn-toa )
m verano (bay-rah-noa )
m summer; ple-
expiry no - midsummer
vendaje (bayn-da/?-khay bandage )
m verbal (bayr -bhahl) adj verbal
vendar (bayu- dahr) v dress verbo (bayr- bhoa verb ) m
vendedor (bayn -day- dhoar) m sales- verdad (bayr-dhahdh) / truth
man verdaderamente bayr-dhah-dhay-rah- (

vendedora (bayn -day- d/?oa-rah )


f mayn- tay )
adv really
salesgirl verdadero (bayt-dbab- dhay -xoa ) adj
vender (bayn -dayr) v ^ sell ;
- ai deta- true very actual
;
real, ;

lle retail verde (bayr- dhay adj green )

vendible bayn -cfee-bh lay


( ) adj saleable verdulero (bayr-dhoo-/ay-roa )
m green-
vendimia (bayn-ctee-mvah / vintage )
grocer
veneno (bay-nay-noa m poison ) veredicto (bay-ray-dheek-xoa )
m ver-
venenoso bay-nay- noa-soa adj
( ) poi- dict
sonous verge bayr-gay I orchard
(
I
)
m
venerable (bay -nay- rah -bb\ay adj ven- ) vergiienza (bayr-gwayn-xbab / shame; )
;

veri'dico 142 visitar

jque vergiienza! shame! victoria (beek-foa-r y ah )


/ victory
veri'dico (bay-ree-dhee-koa )
adj truth- vida (6ee-dhah / life; ) lifetime; en —
ful alive - privada privacy
;

verificar (bay-ree-tee-kahr) v check, videocamara (bee-dhay-oa-fra/)-mah-


verify rah) / video camera

verosimil (bay-roa-see-meel )
adj cred- videocasete (bee-dhay-oa-kah-say-tay)
ible m video cassette
version (bayr -s^oar?) / version videograbadora (bee-dhay-oa-grah-
verso (bayr- soa verse )
m bbab-dhoa-rah) f video recorder
#
verter(bayr -tayr) vpour; *spill vidrio bee- dhr y oa
( )
m glass ; de -
vertical (bayr-t ee-kahl) adj vertical glass ;
- de color stained glass
vertigo (bayr- tee-goa dizziness, )
m viejo (byay- khoa )
adj old ;
ancient,
vertigo aged stale;

vestibulo bayss- fee-bhoo-loa(


hall, )
m viento (b^ayn-toa )
m wind
lobby foyer ;
vientre (b^ay/?-tray )
m belly
vestido bayss- ree-dhoa (
frock, )
m viernes (by ayr-nayss) m Friday
dress vestidos mpl clothes pi
;
vigente (bee-khayn-xay adj valid )

*vestir (bayss -teer) v dress; *vestirse vigesimo (bee- khay-see-moa )


num
v dress twentieth
vestuario bayss- twah-^oa (
ward- )
m vigilar (bee-khee-/a/7r) v watch, patrol
robe dressing-room
;
vigor (bee-goar) m strength; stamina
y
veterinario (bay-tay-ree-na/?-r oa )
m villa (beeVab) / villa
veterinary surgeon villano (bee-/^a/?-noa )
m villain
vez (bayth / time; alguna - some
)
vinagre (bee-na/7-gray vinegar )
m
time a veces sometimes de - en
; ;
vino (6ee-noa wine)
m
cuando occasionally, now and vina (bee-hab / vineyard)

then otra - again, once more po-


; ;
violacion (b y oa-lah- thyoan) / violation
cas veces seldom una - once ;
violar (b y oa -lahr) v assault, rape
via (bee- ah / track; - del tren rail-
)
violencia (b y oa-/ayr?-th y ah / violence )

road nAm - navegable waterway ; violento (b y oa-/ayr7-toa adj violent )

viaducto (Wab-dhook-xoa viaduct )


m fierce, severe
viajar (Wah-khahr) v travel violeta (b y oa-/ay-tah )
/ violet
viaje bYah-khay
( )
m journey; trip, violin (b y oa-/eer?) m violin
voyage virgen beer -kbayn
( ) / virgin
viajero (b y ah-May-roa )
m traveller virtud (beer-toodh) / virtue
vibracion (bee-bhrah -thyoan) / vibra- visado (bee-sa/7-dhoa visa )
m
tion visar (bee-sa/v) v endorse
vibrar (bee-bhrahr) v tremble, vibrate visibilidad (bee-see-bhee-lee -dhahdh) f
vicario (bee-kah-^oa )
m vicar visibility
vicepresidente bee ( - thay- pray - see - visible (bee- sae-bhlay adj visible )

dhayn- tay )
m vice-president vision bee-s y oan
(
f vision )

vicioso (bee- thy oa -soa )


adj vicious visita (bee-see-tah / visit, call )

victima (&?e£-tee-mah )
/ casualty, vic- visitante (bee-see- tahn-xay visitor )
m
tim visitar (bee-see- tahr) v visit, call on
; ;

vislumbrar 143 yugo

vislumbrar (beez- loom -fra/?/”) v vosotros (boa-soa-troass pron you )

glimpse votacion (boa-tah- thy oan) / vote


vislumbre (beez-/oom-bray ) m glimpse votar (boa- tahr) vvote
vison (bee-soan) mmink voto (boa- toa vote; vow )
m
visor (bee-soar) m view-finder voz (boath / voice; cry en ~ alta ) ;

vista (beess- tah )


/ sight; view; punto aloud
de - outlook vuelo (bwayAoa flight — fletado )
m ;

vistoso beess- roa-soa


( )
adj striking charter flight; ~ nocturno night
vital (bee-tahl) adj vital flight
vitamina (bee-tah-mee-nah /vitamin )
vuelta (bwayl- tah )
/ return journey,
vitrina (bee-rree-nah / show-case )
way back ;
tour ;
turning, turn
viuda b^oo-dhah / widow
( )
round ida y ~ round trip ; Am
viudo (b^oo-dhoa widower )
m vuestro (bwayss- troa adj your )

vivaz (bee-bhahth) adj active vulgar (bool -gahr) adj vulgar


vivero (bee-bhay-roa nursery )
m vulnerable (bool-nay-ra/7-bhlay ) adj
vivienda (bee- bhvayn -dah / house )
vulnerable
vivir (bee-bheer) vlive; experience
vivo bee-bhoa
( )
adj ahve, five; brisk,
vivid, lively
vocabulario (boa-kah-bhoo-/a/?-r y oa m
Y
)

vocabulary
vocacion (boa-kah- thYoan) / vocation y (ee conj and
)

vocal (boa-kahl) / vowel; adj vocal ya vah adv already


(
) ;
~ no no long-
vocalista (boa-kah-/eess-tah )
m vocal- er; - que as
ist *yacer (v ah- thayr) v *lie
volante (boa- lahn-xay )
m steering- yacimiento (Vah-\hee- mYayn -\oa )
m
wheel deposit
*
volar (boa -lahr) v *fly yate (
Yah-xay )
m yacht
volateria (boa-lah-tay-ree-ah )
/ fowl yegua ^ay-gwah / mare (
)

volcan m volcano
(boa\- kahn) yema Yay-mah /yolk( )

voltaje (boal-ra/7-khay m voltage ) yerno Yayr- noa m son-in-law


( )

voltio (boal-Voa m volt ) yeso Yay- soa m plaster


( )

volumen (boa-/oo-mayn m volume ) yo y oa pron I


( )

voluminoso (boa-loo-mee-ooa-soa adj )


yodo y oa -dhoa m iodine
( )

bulky big ; yugo yqo-goa m yoke


( )

voluntad (boa- loon -tahdh) / will; bue-


na - goodwill
voluntario boa-loon- tah-r^oa adj vol-
( )

untary volunteer ;
m
*volver (boa\- bhayr) v return, turn
back turn over, turn, turn round
;

— a casa *go home; # volverse v


turn round
vomitar (boa-mee- tahr) v vomit
)

zafiro 144 zurra

tennis shoes
zatara (thah- fa/7 -rah / raft
z zodiaco (thoa-d/?ee-ah-koa zodiac
)

m
)

zona thoa-nab f zone; area; ~ in-


( )

zafiro (thah-fee-roa )
m sapphire dustrial industrial area
zanahoria (thah-nah-oa-rvah / carrot )
zoologia (thoa-oa-loa-/r/?ee-ah )
/ zool-
zanja (thahng- khah / ditch
)
ogy
zapateria (thah-pah-tay-ree-ah / shoe- )
zorro thoa- rroa
( )
m fox
shop zueco thway-koa ( )
m wooden shoe
zapatero (thah-pah-fay-roa shoe-
)
m zumo thoo-moa
( )
m juice squash ;

maker zumoso (thoo-moa-soa ) adj juicy


/shpper
zapatilla (thah-pah-ree-ivah )
zurcir (thoor-ftee/') ydam
zapato (thah-pa/7-toa m
shoe; zapa-
)
zurdo thoor-dboa adj left-handed
( )

tos de gimnasia plimsolls pl\ zurra (thoo-nab / spanking


sneakers plAm zapatos de tenis
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Menu Reader

Food

a caballo steak topped with two anchoa anchovy


eggs anguila eel
acedera sorrel angula baby eel
aceite oil anticucho beef heart grilled on a
aceituna olive skewer with green peppers
achicoria endive (US chicory) apio celery
(al)adobo marinated a punto medium (done)
aguacate avocado (pear) arenque herring
ahumado smoked ~ en escabeche marinated,
mayonnaise
ajiaceite garlic pickled herring
ajiaco bogotano chicken soup with arepa flapjack made of maize
potatoes (corn)
(al) ajillo cooked in garlic and oil arroz rice
ajo garlic — bianco boiled, steamed
al, a la in the style of, with — escarlata with tomatoes and
albahaca basil prawns
albaricoque apricot ~ a la espanola with chicken
albondiga spiced meat- or fishball liver, pork, tomatoes, fish stock
alcachofa artichoke ~ con leche rice pudding
alcaparra caper ~ primavera with spring vege-
aliiiado seasoned tables
alioli garlic mayonnaise ~ a la valenciana with vegeta-
almeja clam, cockle bles, chicken, shellfish (and
almejas a la marinera cooked in sometimes eel)
hot. pimento sauce asado roast
almendra almond ~ antiguo a la venezolana me-
~
garrapinada sugared almond chado roast beef stuffed with
almibar syrup capers
almuerzo lunch asturias a strong, fermented
alubia bean cheese with a sharp flavour
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atun tunny (US tuna) cabra goat


avellana hazelnut cabrales blue-veined goafs-milk
azafran saffron cheese
azucar sugar cabrito kid
bacalao cod cacahuete peanut
~ a la vizcaina with green pep- cachelos diced potatoes boiled
pers, potatoes, tomato sauce with cabbage, paprika, garlic,
barbo barbel (fish) bacon, chorizo sausage
batata sweet potato, yam calabacin vegetable marrow,
becada woodcock courgette (US zucchini)
berberecho cockle calabaza pumpkin
berenjena aubergine (US egg- calamar squid
plant) calamares a la romana squids fried
berraza parsnip in batter
berro cress caldereta de cabrito kid stew (of-
berza cabbage ten cooked in red wine)
besugo sea bream caldillo de congrio conger-eel
bien hecho well-done soup with tomatoes and pota-
biftec, bistec beef steak toes
bizcocho sponge cake, sponge fin- caldo consomme
ger (US ladyfinger) ~ gallego meat and vegetable
~ borracho cake steeped in broth
rum (or wine) and syrup callos tripe (often served in pi-
bizcotela glazed biscuit (US mento sauce)
cookie) ~a la madrilena in piquant
blando soft sauce with chorizo sausage and
bocadillo1) sandwich 2) sweet tomatoes
(Colombia) camardn shrimp
bollito, bollo roll, bun canela cinnamon
bonito a kind of tunny (US tuna) cangrejo de mar crab
boquerdn 1 ) anchovy 2) whitebait cangrejo de rio crayfish
(en) brocheta (on a) skewer cantarela chanterelle mushroom
budin blancmange, custard caracol snail
buey ox carbonada criolla baked pumpkin
bunuelo 1) doughnut 2) fritter stuffed with diced beef
with ham, mussels and prawns carne meat
(sometimes flavoured with ~
asada al horno roast meat
brandy) ~
molida minced beef
burgos a popular soft, creamy ~ a la parrilla charcoal-grilled
cheese named after the Spanish steak
province of its origin ~ picada minced beef
butifarra spiced sausage carnero mutton
caballa fish of the mackerel family carpa carp
cabeza de ternera calf s head casero home made
castana chestnut jam
castanola sea perch corazdn de alcachofa artichoke
(a la) catalana with onions, pars- heart
ley, tomatoes and herbs corazonada heart stewed in sauce
caza game cordero lamb
(a la) cazadora with mushrooms, ~ recental spring lamb
spring onions, herbs in wine cortadillo small pancake with
cazuela de cordero lamb stew with lemon
vegetables corzo deer
ceboila onion costilla chop
cebolleta chive crema 1
) cream or mousse

cebrero blue-veined cheese of ~ batida whipped cream


creamy texture with a pale, espanola dessert of milk,
yellow rind; sharp taste eggs, fruit jelly
cena dinner, supper ~ nieve frothy egg-yolk, sugar,
centolla spider-crab, served cold rum (or wine)
cerdo pork crema 2) soup
cereza cherry criadillas (de toro) glands (of bull)
ceviche fish marinated in lemon (a la) criolla with green peppers,
and lime juice spices and tomatoes
cigala Dublin Bay prawn croqueta croquette, fish or meat
cincho a hard cheese made from dumpling
sheep’s milk crudo raw
ciruela plum cubierto cover charge
^ pasa prune cuenta bill (US check)
cocido 1) cooked, boiled 2) stew curanto dish consisting of seafood,
of beef with ham, fowl, chick vegetables and suck(l)ing pig,
peas, potatoes and vegetables all cooked in an earthen well,
(the broth is eaten first) lined with charcoal
cochifrito de cordero highly sea- chabacano apricot
soned stew of lamb or kid chalote shallot
codomiz quail champinon mushroom
col cabbage chancho adobado pork braised
~ de Bruselas brussels sprout with sweet potatoes, orange and
coliflor cauliflower lemon juice
comida meal chanfaina goat’s liver and kidney
compota stewed fruit stew, served in a thick sauce
conejo rabbit chanquete whitebait
confitura jam chile chili pepper
congrio conger eel chiles en nogada green peppers
consome al jerez chicken broth stuffed with whipped cream
with sherry and nut sauce
copa nuria egg-yolk and egg- chimichurri hot parsley sauce
white, whipped and served with chipiron small squid
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chopa a kind of sea bream ensaladilla rasa diced cold vegeta-


chorizo pork sausage, highly sea- bles with mayonnaise
soned with garlic and paprika entremes appetizer, hors-d’oeuvre
chuleta cutlet erizo de mar sea urchin
chupe de mariscos scallops served (en) escabeche marinated, pickled
with a creamy sauce and grati- ~ de gallina chicken marinated
need with cheese in vinegar
churro sugared tubular fritter escarcho red gurnard (fish)
damasco variety of apricot escarola endive (US chicory)
datil date espalda shoulder
desayuno breakfast (a la) espanola with tomatoes
dorada gilt-head esp&rrago asparagus
dulce sweet especia spice
~ de naranja marmalade especialidad de la casa chef’s spe-
durazno peach ciality
embuchado stuffed with meat espinaca spinach
embutido spicy sausage esqueixada mixed fish salad
empanada pie or tart with meat or (al) estilo de in the style of
fish filling estofado stew(ed)
~ de horno dough filled with estragdn tarragon
minced meat, similar to ravioli fabada (asturiana) stew of pork,
empanadilla small patty stufTed beans, bacon and sausage
with seasoned meat or fish fais£n pheasant
empanado breaded fiambres cold meat (US cold cuts)
emperador swordfish fideo thin noodle
encurtido pickle filete steak
enchilada a maizeflour (US corn- ~ de lomo fillet steak (US ten-
meal) pancake (tortilla) stuffed derloin)
and usually served with vege- ~ de res beef steak
table garnish and sauce ~ de lenguado empanado
~ roja sausage-filled maize- breaded fillet of sole
flour pancake dipped into a red (a la) flamenca with onions, peas,
sweet-pepper sauce green peppers, tomatoes and
~ verde maizeflour pancake spiced sausage
stuffed with meat or fowl and flan caramel mould, custard
braised in a green-tomato sauce frambuesa raspberry
endibia chicory (US endive) (a la) francesa sauteed in butter
eneldo dill fresa strawberry
ensalada salad ~ de bosque wild
~ comun green fresco fresh, chilled
~ de frutas fruit salad fresdn large strawberry
~ (a la) primavera spring fricandd veal bird, thin slice
~ valenciana with green pep- of meat rolled in bacon and
pers, lettuce and oranges braised
frijol bean garnish
frijoles refritos fried mashed guarnicion garnish, trimming
beans guayaba guava (fruit)
frio cold guinda sour cherry
frito 1) fried 2) fry guindilla chili pepper
— de patata deep-fried potato guisado stew(ed)
croquette guisante green pea
fritura fry haba broad bean
~ mixta meat, or vegeta-
fish habichuela verde French bean (US
bles deep-fried in batter green bean)
fruta fruit hamburguesa hamburger
— escarchada crystallized (US hayaca central maizeflour (US
candied) fruit cornmeal) pancake, usually
galleta salted or sweet biscuit (US with a minced-meat filling
cracker or cookie) helado ice-cream, ice
— de nata cream biscuit (US hervido 1) boiled 2) stew of beef
sandwich cookie) and vegetables (Latin America)
gallina hen hielo ice
— de Guinea guinea fowl hierba herb
gallo cockerel hierbas finas finely chopped mix-
gamba shrimp ture of herbs
~ grande prawn higado liver
gambas con mayonesa shrimp higo fig
cocktail hinojo fennel
ganso goose hongo mushroom
garbanzo chick pea horno baked
(al)
gazpacho seasoned broth made of hortaliza greens
raw onions, garlic, tomatoes, hueso bone
cucumber and green pepper; huevo egg
served chilled ~ cocido boiled
(a la) gitanilla with garlic ~ duro hard-boiled
gordo fatty, rich (of food) ~ escalfado poached
granada pomegranate — a la espanola stuffed with to-
grande large matoes and served with cheese
(al) gratin gratineed sauce
gratinado gratineed ~ a la flamenca baked with as-
grelo turnip greens paragus, peas, peppers, onions,
grosella currant tomatoes and sausage
~ espinosa gooseberry ~ frito fried
— negra blackcurrant ~ alnido egg-yolk placed into
~ roja redcurrant small, soft roll, fried, then cov-
guacamole a puree of avocado and ered with egg-white
spices used as a dip, in a salad, ~ pasado por agua soft-boiled
for a tortilla filling or as a ~ revuelto scrambled
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~ con tocino bacon and egg — estofada jugged hare


humita boiled maize (US corn) lima 1) lime 2) sweet lime (Latin
with tomatoes, green peppers, America)
onions and cheese limon lemon
(a la) inglesa 1) underdone (of lista de platos menu
meat) 2) boiled 3) served with lista de vinos wine list
boiled vegetables lobarro a variety of bass
jabali wild boar lombarda red cabbage
jalea jelly lomo loin
jamon ham longaniza long, highly seasoned
~ cocido boiled (often referred sausage
to as jamon de York lonja slice of meat
~ en dulce boiled and served lubina bass
cold macarrones macaroni
— gallego smoked and cut (a la) madrilena with chorizo sau-
thinly sage, tomatoes and paprika
~ serrano cured and cut thinly magras de Arag6n cured
al estilo
(a la) jardinera with carrots, peas ham in tomato sauce
and other vegetables maiz maize (US corn)
jengibre ginger (a la) mallorquina usually refers to
(al) jerez braised in sherry highly seasoned fish and shell-
judia bean fish
~
verde French bean (US green manchego hard cheese from La
bean) Mancha, made from sheep's
jugo gravy, meat juice milk, white or golden-yellow in
en su ~
in its own juice colour
juliana with shredded vegetables mani peanut
jurel variety of mackerel mantecado 1) small butter cake 2)
lacon shoulder of pork custard ice-cream
~
curado salted pork mantequilla butter
lamprea lamprey manzana apple
langosta spiny lobster ~ en dulce in honey
langostino Norway lobster, Dub- (a la) marinera usually with mus-
lin Bay prawn sels, onions, tomatoes, herbs
laurel bay leaf and wine
lechdn suck(l)ing pig marisco seafood
lechuga lettuce matambre rolled beef stuffed with
legumbre vegetable vegetables
lengua tongue mayonesa mayonnaise
lenguado sole, flounder mazapan marzipan, almond paste
~ frito fried fillet of sole on bed mejilldn mussel
of vegetables mejorana marjoram
lenteja lentil melaza treacle, molasses
liebre hare melocotdn peach
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membrillo quince nuez nut


menestra boiled green vegetable — moscada nutmeg
soup olla stew
— de polio chicken and vege- ~ gitana vegetable stew
table soup — podrida stew made of vegeta-
menta mint bles. meat, fowl and ham
menu menu ostra oyster
— del dia set menu oveja ewe
~ turistico tourist menu pabellon criollo beef in tomato
menudillos giblets sauce garnished with beans, rice
merengue meringue and bananas
merienda snack paella consists basically of saffron
merluza hake rice with assorted seafood and
mermeladajam sometimes meat
mezclado mixed ~ alicantina with green pep-
miel honey pers, onions, tomatoes, arti-
(a la) milanesa with cheese, gener- chokes and fish
ally baked ~ catalana with sausages, pork,
minuta menu squid, tomatoes, red sweet pep-
mixto mixed pers and peas
mole poblano chicken served with — marinera with fish, shellfish
a sauce of chili peppers, spices and meat
and chocolate ~ (a la) valenciana with chick-
molusco mollusc (snail, mussel, en, shrimps, peas, tomatoes,
clam) mussels and garlic
molleja sweetbread palmito palm heart
mora mulberry palta avocado (pear)
morcilla black pudding (US blood pan bread
sausage) panecillo roll
morilla morel mushroom papa potato
moros y cristianos rice and black papas a la huancaina with cheese
beans with diced ham, garlic, and green peppers
green peppers and herbs (a la) parrilla grilled
mostaza mustard parrillada mixta mixed grill
mujol mullet pasado done, cooked
nabo turnip bien ~well-done
naranja orange poco — underdone (US rare)
nata cream pastas noodles, macaroni, spa-
— batida whipped cream ghetti
natillas custard pastel cake, pie
~ al limon lemon cream — de choclo maize with minced
nispola medlar (fruit) beef, chicken, raisins and olives
nopalito young cactus leaf served pastelillo small tart
with salad dressing pata trotter (US foot)
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patatas potatoes pina pineapple


— fritas fried; usually chips pisto diced and sauteed vegeta-
(US french fries) bles:mainly aubergines, green
~ (a la) leonesa with onions peppers and tomatoes; served
~ nuevas new cold
pato duck, duckling (a la) plancha grilled on a girdle
pavo turkey platano banana
pechuga breast (of fowl) plato plate, dish, portion
pepinillo gherkin (US pickle) — tipico de la regibn regional
pepino cucumber speciality
(en) pepitoria stewed with onions. pollito spring chicken
green peppers and tomatoes polio chicken
pera pear — pibil simmered in fruit juice
perca perch and spices
percebe barnacle (shellfish) polvoron hazelnut biscuit (US
perdiz partridge cookie)
~ en escabeche cooked in oil pomelo grapefruit
with vinegar, onions, parsley, porcibn portion
carrots and green pepper; porotos granados shelled beans
served cold served with pumpkin and maize
~ estofada stewed and served (US corn)
with a white-wine sauce postre dessert, sweet
perejil parsley potaje vegetable soup
perifollo chervil puchero stew
perilla a firm, bland cheese puerro leek
pescadilla whiting pulpo octopus
pescado fish punta de esparrago asparagus tip
pez espada swordfish punto de nieve dessert of w hipped
picadillominced meat, hash cream with beaten egg-whites
picado minced pure de patatas mashed potatoes
picante sharp, spicy, highly sea- queso cheese
soned quisquillashrimp
picatoste deep-fried slice of bread rabano radish
pichoncillo young pigeon (US ~ picante horse-radish
squab) raja slice or portion
pierna leg rallado grated
pimentdn chili pepper rape angler fish
pimienta pepper ravioles ravioli
pimiento sweet pepper raya skate, ray

morron red (sweet) pepper rebanada slice
pincho moruno grilled meat (often rebozado breaded or fried in bat-
kidneys) on a skewer, some- ter
times served with spicy sauces recargo extra charge
pintada guinea fowl rehogada sauteed
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relleno stuffed resembling peri l la: shiny yellow
remolacha beetroot rind
repollo cabbage sandia watermelon
requeson a fresh-curd cheese sardina sardine, pilchard
rinon kidney semola semolina
robalo haddock sencillo plain
rodaballo turbot, flounder sepia cuttlefish
(a la) romana dipped in batter and servicio service
fried ~ (no) incluido (not) included
romero rosemary sesos brains
roncal cheese made from sheep's seta mushroom
milk; close grained and hard in sobrasada salami
texture with a few small holes; solomillo fillet steak (US tender-
piquant flavour loin)
ropa vieja cooked, left-over meat sopa soup
and vegetables, covered with to- ~ (de) cola de buey oxtail
matoes and green peppers ~ sevillana a highly spiced fish
rosbif roast beef soup
rosquilla doughnut suave soft
rubio red mullet sufle souffle
ruibarbo rhubarb suizo bun
sal salt surtido assorted
salado salted, salty taco wheat or maize flour (US
salchicha small pork sausage for cornmeal) pancake usually with
frying a meat filling and garnished
salchichon salami with a spicy sauce
salmon salmon tajada slice
salmonete red mullet tallarinnoodle
salsa sauce tamal a pastry dough of coarsely
~ blanca w hite ground maizeflour with meat or
~ espanola brown sauce with fruit filling, steamed in maize-
herbs, spices and wine husks (US corn husks)
~ mayordoma butter and pars- tapa appetizer, snack
ley tarta cake, tart
~ picante hot pepper — helada ice-cream tart
— romana bacon or ham, egg, temera veal
cream (sometimes flavoured tocino bacon
with nutmeg) ~ de cielo 1) caramel mould 2)
~ tartara tartar custard-filled cake
~ verde parsley tomate tomato
salsifi salsify tomillo thyme
salteado saute(ed) tordo thrush
salvia sage toronja variety of grapefruit
san simon a firm, bland cheese tortilla 1) omelet 2) a type of
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pancake made with maizeflour toes and garlic


(US cornmeal) variado varied, assorted
— de chorizo with pieces of a varios sundries
spicy sausage venado venison
— a la espanola with onions, venera scallop, coquille St.
potatoes and seasoning Jacques
~ a la francesa plain verdura greens
~ gallega potatoes with ham, vieira scallop
red sweet peppers and peas villaldn a cheesefrom sheep's milk
— a la jardinera with mixed, vinagre vinegar
diced vegetables vinagreta a piquant vinegar dress-
~ al ron rum ing (vinaigrette) to accompany
tortita waffle salads
tortuga turtle (a la) ~ marinated in oil and
tostada toast vinegar or lemon juice with
tripas tripe mixed herbs
trucha trout (a la) vizcaina with green peppers,
~~ frita a la asturiana floured tomatoes, garlic and paprika
and fried in butter, garnished yema egg-yolk
with lemon yemas a dessert of whipped egg-
trufa truffle yolks and sugar
turr6n nougat zanahoria carrot
ulloa a soft cheese from Galicia, zarzamora blackberry
rather like a mature camem- zarzuela savoury stew of assorted
bert fish and shellfish
uva grape ~ de mariscos seafood stew
~ pasa raisin — de pescado selection of fish
vaca salada corned beef served with a highly seasoned
vainilla vanilla sauce
(a la) valenciana with rice, toma- — de verduras vegetable stew

Drinks

abocado sherry made from a blend of Valencia produces a large


of sweet and dry wines quantity of red table wine and
agua water some good ros£, particularly
aguardiente spirits from Yecla
Alicante this region to the south Amontillado medium-dry sherry.
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light amber in colour, with a applied to any Spanish wine-


nutty flavour distilled brandy
Andalucia a drink of dry sherry Cordoniu a brand-name of Cata-
and orange juice lonian sparkling wine locally re-
Angelica a Basque herb liqueur ferred to as xampafi (cham-
similar to yellow Chartreuse pagne)
anis aniseed liqueur cosecha harvest; indicates the
Anis del Mono a Calatonian ani- vintage of wine
seed liqueur crema de cacao cocoa liqueur,
anis seco aniseed brandy creme de cacao
anisado an aniseed-based soft Cuarenta y Tres an egg liqueur
drink which may be slightly Cuba libre rum and Coke
alcoholic champan, champana
1) French
batido milk shake Champagne term applied to
2)
bebida drink any Spanish sparkling wine
Bobadilla Gran Reserva a wine- chicha de manzana apple brandy
distilled brandy Chinchon an aniseed liqueur
botella bottle chocolate chocolate drink
media — half bottle ~ con leche hot chocolate with
cafe coffee milk
~ cortado small cup of strong Dulce dessert wine
coffee with a dash of milk or Fino dry sherry wine, very pale
cream and straw-coloured
— descafeinado coffeine-free Fundador a wine-distilled brandy
~ expres espresso Galicia this Atlantic coastal region
~ granizado iced (white) has good table wines
— con leche white gaseosa fizzy (US carbonated)
— negro/solo black water
Calisay a quinine-flavoured li- ginebra gin
queur gran vino term found on Chilean
Carlos I a wine-distilled brandy wine labels to indicate a wine of
Cataluna Catalonia: this region exceptional quality
southwest of Barcelona is granadina pomegranate syrup
known for its xampafi, bearing mixed with wine or brandy
little resemblance to the famed horchata de almendra (or de chu-
French sparkling wine fa) drink made from ground al-
Cazalla an aniseed liqueur monds (or Jerusalem artichoke)
cerveza beer Jerez 1) sherry 2) the Spanish
~~ de barril draught (US draft) region near the Portuguese bor-
— dorada light der, internationally renowned
— negra dark for Jerez
its

cola de mono a blend of coffee, jugo fruit juice


milk, rum and pisco leche milk
conac 1 ) French Cognac 2) term limonada lemonade, lemon

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squash sugar
Malaga dessert wine
1) 2) the sangrita tequila with tomato,
region in the south of Spain, is orange and lime juices
particularly noted for its dessert sidra cider
wine sol y sombra a blend of wine-
Manzanilla dry sherry, very pale distilled brandy and aniseed
and straw-coloured liqueur
margarita tequila with lime juice sorbete (iced) fruit drink
Montilla a dessert wine from near te tea
Cordoba, often drunk as an tequila brandy made from agave
aperitif (US aloe)
Moscatel fruity dessert wine tinto 1) redwine 2) black coffee
naranjada orangeade with sugar (Colombia)
Oloroso sweet, dark sherry, drunk Tio Pepe a brand-name sherry
as dessert wine, resembles Triple Seco an orange liqueur
brown cream sherry Valdepenas the region south of
Oporto port (wine) Madrid is an important wine-
pisco grape brandy producing area
ponche crema egg-nog liquor vermu vermouth
Priorato the region south of Bar- Veterano Osborne a wine-distilled
celona produces good quality brandy
red and white wine but also a vino wine
dessert wine, usually called ~ bianco white
Priorato but renamed Tarrago- — clarete rose
na when it is exported ~~ comun table wine
refresco a soft drink — dulce dessert
reservado term found on Chilean ~~ espumoso sparkling
wine labels to indicate a wine of ~ de mesa table wine
exceptional quality — del pais local wine
Rioja the northern region near the — rosado rose
French border is considered to ~~ seco dry
produce Spain’s best wines ~~ suave sweet
especially red; some of the fin- ~~ tinto red
est Rioja wines resemble good xampan Catalonian sparkling
Bordeaux wines wine
ron rum Yerba mate South American holly
sangria a mixture of red wine, tea
ice, orange, lemon, brandy and zumo juice
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Mini-Grammar

Articles
Nouns in Spanish are either masculine or feminine. Articles agree in gender and
number with the noun.
1. Definite article (the):
singular plural

masc. el tren the train los trenes


fern. la casa the house las casas

2. Indefinite article (a/an):


3.
masc. un lapiz a pencil unos lapices
fern. una carta a letter unas cartas

Nouns
1. Most nouns which end in o are masculine. Those ending in a are generally feminine.

2.Normally, nouns which end in a vowel add s to form the plural; nouns ending in a
consonant add es.
To show possession, use the preposition de (of).
el fin de la fiesta the end of the party
el principio del* mes the beginning of the month
las maletas de los viajeros the travellers’ suitcases
los ojos de las ninas the girls’ eyes
la habitacion de Roberto Robert’s room

Adjectives
1. Adjectives agree with the noun in gender and number. If the masculine form ends in
o the feminine ends in a. As a rule, the adjective comes after the noun.
el nino pequeno the small boy
la nina pequeha the small girl
If the masculine form ends in e or with a consonant, the feminine keeps in general the
same form.
el muro/la casa grande the big wall/house
el mar/la flor azul the blue sea/flower
2. Most adjectives form their plurals in the same way as nouns,
un coche ingles an English car
dos coches ingleses two English cars
3. Possessive adjectives: They agree with the thing possessed, not with the possessor.

(del is the contraction of de + el)


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sing. plur.

my mi mis
your (fam.) tu tus
your (polite form) su sus
his/her/its su sus
our nuestro(a) nuestros(as)
your vuestro(a) vuestros(as)
their su sus

su hijo his or her son


su habitation his or her or their room
sus maletas his or her or their suitcases

4. Comparative and superlative: These are formed by adding mas (more) or menos
(less) and lo mas or lo menos, respectively, before the adjective.
alto high mas alto lo mas alto

Adverbs
These are generally formed by adding -mente to the feminine form of the adjective (if it
differs from the masculine); otherwise to the masculine.

cierto(a) sure facil easy


ciertamente surely facilmente easily

Possessive pronouns

sing. plur.

mine mio(a) mios(as)


yours (fam. sing.) tuyo(a) tuyos(as)
yours (polite form) suyo(a) suyos(as)
his/hers/its suyo(a) suyos(as)
ours nuestro(a) nuestros(as)
yours (fam. pi.) vuestro(a) vuestros(as)
theirs suyo(a) suyos(as)

Demonstrative pronouns
masc. fern. neut.

this este esta esto


these estos estas estos
that ese/aquel esa/aquella eso/aqucllo
those esos/aquellos esas/aquellas esos/aquellos

The above masculine and feminine forms are also used as demonstrative adjectives, but
accents are dropped. The two forms for “that” designate difference in place; ese means
“that one”, aquel “that one over there”.

Esos libros no me gustan. I don’t like those books.


Eso no me gusta. I don’t like that.
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Personal pronouns
subject direct object indirect object

I yo me me
you tu te te
you usted lo le
he el lo le
she ella la le
it el/ella lo/la le
we nosotros(as) nos nos
you vosotros(as) os os
ustedes los les
they ellos(as) los les

Subject pronouns are generally omitted, except in the polite form (usted, ustedes)
which corresponds to “you”. Tu (sing.) and vosotros (plur.) are used when talking to
relatives, close friends and children and between young people; usted and the plural
ustedes (often abbreviated to Vd./Vds.) are used in all other cases.

Negatives
Negatives are formed by placing no before the verb.
Es nuevo. It’s new. No es nuevo. It’s not new.

Questions
In Spanish, questions are often formed by changing the intonation of your voice. Very
often, the personal pronoun is left out, both in affirmative sentences and in questions.

Hablo espahol. I speak Spanish.


^Habla espahol? Do you speak Spanish?
Note the double question mark used in Spanish.
The same is true of exclamation marks.
;Que tarde se hace! How late it’s getting!
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Verbs
Below are some examples of Spanish verbs in the three regular conjugations,
grouped by families according to their infinitive endings, -ar, -er and -ir. Verbs
which do not follow the conjugations below are considered irregular (see
irregular verb list). Note that there are some verbs which follow the regular
conjugation of the category they belong to, but present some minor changes in
spelling. Examples: tocar, toque; cargar, cargue. The personal pronoun is not
generally expressed, since the verb endings clearly indicate the person.

1st conj. 2nd conj. 3rd conj


am ar tern er vivir
Infinitive (to love) ( to fear) (to live)
Present (yo) amo temo vivo
(tu) am as temes vives
(el) am a teme vive
(nosotros) am amos tememos viv imos
(vosotros) am ais tern eis viv is
(ellos) am an temen viven
Imperfect (yo) am aba tern ia viv ia
(tu) am abas tern ias viv ias
(el) am aba tern ia viv ia
(nosotros) am abamos tern iamos viv iamos
(vosotros) am abais tern iais viv iais
(ellos) amaban tern ian viv ian

Past. def. (yo) ame temi vivi


(tu) amaste tern iste viv iste
(el) amo tern id vivid
(nosotros) am amos tern imos viv imos
(vosotros) am asteis tern isteis viv isteis
(ellos) am aron tern ieron viv ieron

Future (yo) am are tern ere viv ire


(tu) am aras tern eras viv iras
(el) am ara tern era vivira
(nosotros) am aremos tern eremos viv iremo
(vosotros) am areis temereis viv ireis
(ellos) am aran tern eran viviran
Conditional (yo) am aria temeria viv iria
(tu) am arias temerias viv irias
(el) am aria temeria viv iria
(nosotros) amariamos tern eriamos viviriam
(vosotros) am ariais tern eriais viv iriais
(ellos) am arian tern erian viv irian

Subj. Pres. (yo) ame tern a viva


(tu) ames tern as vivas
(el) ame tern a viv a
(nosotros) amemos tern amos viv amos
(vosotros) ameis tern ais viv dis
(ellos) amen tern an viv an
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Pres. Part. /Gerund am ando tern iendo viv iendo

Past. Part. am ado tem ido viv ido

Auxiliary verbs
The verb to have is translated either by haber or by tener. Haber is the auxiliary
(e.g. he has gone) and tener (see list of irregular verbs) is a transitive verb,
which conveys the idea of possession (e.g. she has a house).
The verb to be is translated either by ser or estar. Ser is used as an auxiliary
verb to form the passive (e.g. they are understood) and to express an intrinsic
quality of a fundamental characteristic (e.g. man is mortal). Estar (see list of
irregular verbs) expresses a state or an attitude, whether lasting or not, of a thing
or a person (e.g. she is hungry).

haber (to have) ser (to be)


Present Imperfect Present Imperfect
(yo) he habia soy era
(tu) has habias eres eras
(el) ha habia es era
(nosotros) hemos habiamos somos eramos
(vosotros) habeis habiais sois erais
(ellos) han habian son eran
Future Conditional Future Conditional
(yo) habre habria sere seria
(tu) habras habrias seras serias
(el) habra habria sera seria
(nosotros) habremos habriamos seremos seria mos
(vosotros) habreis habriais sereis seriais
(ellos) habran habrian seran serian
Present Present Present Present
subjunctive perfect subjunctive perfect
(yo) haya he habido sea he sido
(tu) hayas has habido seas has sido
(el) haya ha habido sea ha sido
(nosotros) hayamos hemos habido seamos hemos sido
(vosotros) hayais habeis habido seais habeis sido
(ellos) hayan han habido sean han sido
Present Past Present Past
participle participle participle participle
habiendo habido siendo sido

Irregular verbs
Below islist of the verbs and tenses commonly used in spoken Spanish. In the
a
listing, a)stands for the present tense, b) for the imperfect, c) for the past def.,
d) for the future, e) for the present participle and 0 for the past participle. The
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only forms given below are the irregular ones commonly used. There can be
other irregular forms, but they are considered rare. In tenses other than present,
all persons can be regularly formed from the first person. Unless otherwise
indicated, verbs with prefixes {ad-, ante-, coni-, con-, de-, des-, dis-, en-, ex-, ini-,
pos-, pre-, pro-, re-, sobre-, sub-, tras-, etc.) are conjugated like the stem verb.

abstenerse -tener
refrain
acertar -cerrar
guess
acontecer -agradecer
happen
acordar -contar
agree ; decide
acostarse -contar
lie down
acrecentar -cerrar
increase ; advance
adormecer -agradecer
put to sleep
adquirir a)adquiero, adquieres, adquiere, adquirimos, adquiris,
acquire adquieren b) adquiria c) adquiri d) adquirire;
; ; ;

e) adquiriendo; 0 adquirido

advertir -sentir
notice
agradecer a) agradezco, agradeces, agradece, agradecemos,
thank agradeceis, agradecen; b) agradecia; c) agradeci;
d) agradecere; e) agradeciendo; 0 agradecido
alentar -cerrar
encourage
almorzar -contar
have lunch
amanecer -agradecer
dawn
andar a) ando, andas, anda. andamos, andais. andan;
walk b) andaba; c) anduve; d) andare; e) andando;
0 andado
anochecer -agradecer
begin to get dark
apetecer -agradecer
want
apostar -contar
bet
apretar -cerrar
tighten, squeeze
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arrendar -cerrar
let, lease, rent

arrepentirse -sentir
repent, regret

ascender -perder
climb, reach

atenerse -tener
obey ; rely on
atravesar -cerrar
cross, pierce

atribuir -instruir
attribute

aventar -cerrar
fan, air
avergonzar -contar
put to shame,
embarrass
bendecir -decir
bless
caber a) quepo, cabes, cabe, cabemos, cabeis, caben;
contain ; fit b) cabia; c) cupe; d) cabre; e) cabiendo; 0 cabido
caer a) caigo, caes, cae, caemos, caeis, caen; b) caia;
fall c) cai ; d) caere; e) cayendo ; 0 caido
calentar -cerrar
heat
carecer ->agradecer
lack
cegar -^cerrar
blind
cerrar a) cierro, cierras, cierra, cerramos, cerrais, cierran;
close b) cerraba; c) cerre; d) cerrare; e) cerrando; f)cerrado
cocer a) cuezo, cueces, cuece, cocemos, coceis, cuecen;
boil b) cocia; c) coci; d) cocere; e) cociendo; 0 cocido
colar -contar
strain ; filter

colgar -contar
hang
comenzar -cerrar
begin
competir —pedir
compete
concebir -pedir
conceive
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concernir -»sentir
concern
concluir -instruir
conclude, finish

concordar -contar
agree, reconcile

conducir -traducir
drive
conferir -sentir
confer
confesar -cerrar
confess
conocer a) conozco, conoces, conoce, conocemos, conoceis,
know conocen b) conocia c) conoci d) conocere
; ; ;

e) conociendo; 0 conocido

consolar -contar
console, comfort
constituir -instruir
constitute, be

construir -instruir
build, erect

contar a) cuento, cuentas, cuenta, contamos, contais, cuentan


count, bear in mind b) contaba ; c) conte; d) contare; e) contando;
0 contado
contribuir -instruir
contribute
convertir -sentir
convert
corregir -pedir
correct
costar -contar
cost
crecer ->agradecer
grow, rise
dar a) doy, das, da, damos, dais, dan ; b) daba ; c) di
give d) dare; e) dando; 0 dado
decir a) digo, dices, dice, decimos, decis, dicen; b) decia;
say c) dije ; d) dire e) diciendo ; 0 dicho
deducir -traducir
deduce
defender -perder
defend
derretir -pedir
melt
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descender -perder
descend, let down
descollar -contar
be outstanding

desconcertar -cerrar
damage ; upset
despertar -cerrar
awaken, revive
desterrar -cerrar
banish
destituir -instruir
deprive, dismiss
destruir ->instruir
destroy
desvanecer -agradecer
make disappear,
take out
diferir -sentir
defer
digerir -sentir
digest
diluir -instruir
dilute
discernir -sentir
discern
disminuir -instruir
diminish
disolver -morder
dissolve
distribuir —instruir
distribute
divertir -sentir
entertain, distract
doler -morder
hurt
dormir a) duermo, duermes, duerme, dormimos, dormis
sleep duermen; b) dormia; c) dormi; d) dormire;
e) durmiendo; 0 dormido

elegir —pedir
elect, choose
embestir -pedir
assault
empezar -cerrar
begin, start
enaltecer -agradecer
exalt, praise

enardecer -agradecer
excite; inflame
encender -perder
light, ignite

encomendar -cerrar
entrust
encontrar -contar
find
engrandecer -agradecer
enlarge, exaggerate
enloquecer —agradecer
madden
enmendar -cerrar
emend, correct
enmudecer -agradecer
silence
enorgullecer -agradecer
fill with pride

enriquecer -agradecer
enrich
ensangrentar -cerrar
stain with blood
ensoberbecer -agradecer
make proud
ensordecer -agradecer
deafen
enternecer -agradecer
soften ; affect
enterrar -cerrar
bury
entristecer -agradecer
sadden
envejecer -agradecer
age
errar -cerrar
miss; wander
escarmentar -cerrar
chastise, punish

escarnecer -agradecer
scoff
establecer -agradecer
establish
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estar a) estoy, estas, esta, estamos, estais, estan; b) estaba;


be c) estuve; d) estare; e) estando; 0 estado

estremecer -agradecer
shake
excluir -instruir
exclude
fallecer -agradecer
die

favorecer -agradecer
favour
florecer -agradecer
blossom
fluir -instruir
flow
fortalecer -agradecer
strengthen
forzar -»contar
compel, force
fregar -»cerrar
wash up ; scrub
freir ->reir
fry
gemir -pedir
groan
gobernar -»cerrar
govern
grunir a) gruno, gruhes, grune, grunimos, grunis, grunen;
grunt b) grunia;c) gruni; d) grunire; e) gruniendo: 0 grunido
Haber a) he, has, ha, hemos, habeis, han; b) habia; c) hube;
have d) habre; e) habiendo; 0 habido
hacer a) hago, haces, hace, hacemos, haceis, hacen; b) hacia;
make c) hice; d) hare; e) haciendo; 0 hecho
heder -perder
stink
helar -cerrar
freeze
bender -perder
crack
herir -sentir
injure
hervir -sentir
boil
huir -instruir
escape
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humedecer -agradecer
humidify

incluir -instruir
include

inducir --traducir
induce
ingerir -sentir
swallow ; consume
instituir -instruir
institute

instruir a) instruyo, instruyes, instruye, instruimos, instruis,


instruct instruyen; b) instruia; c) instrui; d) instruire;
e) instruyendo; 0 instruido
introducir -traducir
introduce
invertir -sentir
invest

ir a) voy, vas, va, vamos, vais, van; b) iba; c) fui; d) ire;


go e) yendo; f) ido
jugar a) juego, juegas, juega, jugamos, jugais, juegan
play b) jugaba; c) jugue; d) jugare; e) jugando; f) jugado
lucir a) luzco, luces, luce, lucimos, lucis, lucen; b) lucia;
shine c) luci; d) lucire; e) luciendo; 0 lucido
Hover a) llueve; b) llovia; c) Uovio; d) llovera; e) lloviendo;
rain 0 llovido
manifestar -cerrar
manifest
mantener -tener
maintain
medir -pedir
measure
mentir -sentir
tell a lie

merecer -agradecer
deserve
merendar -cerrar
have tea, snack
moler -morder
grind
morder a) muerdo, muerdes, muerde, niordemos, mordeis,
bite muerden; b) mordia; c) mordi; d) mordere;
e) mordiendo; 0 mordido

morir -dormir
die
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mostrar -contar
show
mover -morder
move
nacer a)nazco, naces, nace, nacemos, naceis, nacen; b) nacia;
be born naciendo; 0 nacido
c) naci; d) nacere; e)

negar -cerrar
deny
nevar a) nieva; b) nevaba; c) nevo; d) nevara; e)nevando;
snow 0 nevado
obedecer -agradecer
obey
obscurecer -agradecer
darken
obstruir -instruir
obstruct
obtener -tener
obtain
ofrecer, -•agradecer
offer
OIT a) oigo, oyes, oye, oi mos, ois, oyen b) oia
; ; c) oi ; d) oire
hear, listen e) oyendo; 0 oido
oler -morder
smell
pacer -nacer
graze
padecer -agradecer
suffer
parecer -agradecer
seem
pedir a) pido, pides, pide, pedimos, pedis, piden; b) pedia;
ask for, request c) pedi; d) pedire; e) pidiendo:0 pedido
pensar -cerrar
think
perder a) pierdo, pierdes, pierde, perdemos, perdeis, pierden;
lose b) perdia; c) perdi; d) perdere; e) perdiendo; 0 perdido
perecer -agradecer
perish
permanecer -agradecer
stay
pertenecer —agradecer
belong to
pervertir -sentir
pervert
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placer a) plazco, places, place, placemos, placeis, placen;


please b) placia; c) placi; d) placere; e) placiendo; 0 placido
plegar -»cerrar
fold
poblar -K:ontar
populate
poder a) puedo, puedes, puede, podemos, podeis, pueden;
can, be able b) podia; c) pude; d) podre; e) pudiendo; 0 podido
poner a) pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, poneis, ponen;
put b) ponia; c) puse; d) pondre; e) poniendo; 0 puesto
preferir -sentir
prefer
probar -contar
try

producir -traducir
produce
proferir -sentir
utter
quebrar -*cerrar
break
querer a) quiero, quieres, quiere, queremos, quereis, quieren;
want, wish b) queria; c) quise; d) querre; e) queriendo; 0 querido
recomendar ->cerrar
recommend
recordar ->contar
remember
reducir ->traducir
reduce
referir -sentir
refer, relate

regar ->cerrar
water
regir ->pedir
govern
reir a) rio, ries, rie, reimos, reis, rien; b) reia; c) rei; d) reire;
laugh e) riendo; 0 reido
remendar -n:errar
mend
rendir -pedir
produce; overcome
renovar ->contar
renew
renir ->tenir
-*tenir
scold; quarrel
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repetir -pedir
repeat
requerir -sentir
request
resolver -morder
resolve

resplandecer -agradecer
shine
restituir -instruir
restore, return
retribuir -*instruir
pay ; reward
re vent ar -cerrar
burst
robustecer -agradecer
strengthen
rodar -contar
drive ; roll
rogar -contar
beg, plead
saber a) se, sabes, sabe, sabemos, sabeis, saben; )b sabia;
know c) supe; d) sabre; e) sabiendo; 0 sabido
salir a) salgo, sales, sale, salimos, sails, salen; b) salia;
go out c) sali; d) saldre; e) saliendo; 0 salido
satisfacer -hacer
satisfy
seducir -traducir
seduce
seguir -pedir
follow
sembrar -cerrar
SO H’
sentar —cerrar
sit, seat

sentir a) siento, sientes, siente, sentimos, sentis, sienten;


feel b) sentia; c) senti; d) sentire; e) sintiendo; 0 sentido
ser a) soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son; b) era c) fui; d) sere;
be e) siendo; 0 sido

servir -pedir
serve
soldar -contar
solder ; join
soler a) suelo, sueles, suele, solemos, soleis, suelen ; b) solia;
be used to c) soli; e) soliendo; 0 solido
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soltar -*:ontar
release ; loosen
sonar -contar
ring, sound
sonar ->contar
dream
sugerir —sentir
suggest
sustituir ->instruir
substitute

temblar -cerrar
tremble
tender ->perder
stretch, extend
tener a) tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, teneis, tienen; b) tenia;
have (got) c) tuve; d) tendre; e) teniendo; 0 tenido
tentar ->cerrar
touch ; try

tenir a) tino, tines, tine, tenimos, tenis, tinen; b) tenia;


dye c) teni; d) tenire; e) tiniendo; 0 tenido
torcer -K:ocer
twist

tostar
roast
traducir a) traduzco, traduces, traduce, traducimos, traducis,
translate traducen; b) traducia; c) traduje; d) traducire;
e)traduciendo; 0 traducido
traer a) traigo, traes, trae, traemos, traeis, traen; b) traia;
bring c) traje; d) traere; e) trayendo; 0 traido
transferir -sentir
transfer
trocar ->contar
(ex) change
tronar a) trueno, truenas, truena, tronamos, tronais, truenan;
thunder b) tronaba; c) trone; d) tronare; e) tronando; Otronado
tropezar -cerrar
stumble
valer a) vahgo, vales, vale, valemos, valeis, valen; b) valia;
protect ; be worth c) vali; d) valdre; e) valiendo; 0 valido
venir a) vengo, vienes, viene, venimos, venis, vienen ; b) venia
come c) vine; d) vendre; e) viniendo; 0 venido
ver a) veo, ves, ve, vemos, veis, ven; b) veia; c) vi; d) vcre;
see e) viendo; 0 visto
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verter -*perder
pour ; spill

vestir -pedir
dress
volar -contar
fly
volcar —K:ontar
tip over
volver -morder
(re) turn
yacer -nacer
lie, rest

zambullir a) zambullo, zambulles, zambulle, zambullimos,


plunge zambullis, zambullen; b) zambullia; c) zambulli;
d) zambullire; e) zambullendo; f) zambullido
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Spanish Abbreviations

a.C. antes de Cristo B.C.


A.C. afio de Cristo A.D.
admon. administracion administration
A.L.A.L.C. Asociacion Latino- Ameri- Latin American Free Trade
cana de Libre Comercio Association
apdo. apartado de correos P.O. Box
Av./Avda. A venida avenue
Barna. Barcelona Barcelona
Cl Calle street,road
c/c. cuenta corriente current account
Cia. Compania company
ct(s). cenfimo(s) 1/100 of a peseta
eta. cuenta account; bill
cte. corriente inst., of this month
CV. caballos de vapor horsepower
D. Don courtesy title for gentlemen,
only used together with the
Christian name
D. a Dona courtesy title for ladies, only
used together with the
Christian name
dcha. derecha right (direction)
D.N.I. Documento Nacional de identity card
Identidad
d. v. dias de visita open days
EE.UU. Estados Unidos USA
a
Exc. Excelencia Your Excellency
f.c. ferrocarril railway
G.C. Guardia Civil Spanish police force
gral. general general
h. bora hour
hab. habitantes inhabitants, population
hnos. hernia nos brothers (in firms)
id. idem ditto
igla. iglesia church
izq./izqda. izquierda left (direction)
lie. licenciado lawyer
licentiate;
M.I.T. Ministerio de Information Spanish Ministry of
y Turismo Information and Tourism
Mons. Monsehor Roman Catholic title
(approx. Your Grace)
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N.* S.* Nuestra Senora Our Lady, Virgin Mary


n.°/num. numero number
O.E.A. Organization de Estados Organization of American
Americanos States
P. Padre Father (ecclesiastical title)
Pag. pagina page
P.D. posdata P.S.
p.ej. por ejemplo eg-
P.P. porte pagado postage paid
pta(s). peseta (s) peseta(s)
P.V.P. precio de vent a al publico retail price
R.A.C.E. Real Automovil Club Royal Automobile Associa-
de Espana tion of Spain
R.A.E. Real Academia Espanola Royal Academy of the
Spanish Language
R.C. Real Club... Royal... Association
RENFE Red National de los Spanish National Railways
Ferrocarriles Espanoles
R.M. Reverenda Madre Mother Superior, abbess
R.P. Reverendo Padre Reverend Father
for Catholic priests and
(title
abbots)
Rte. Remite, Remitente sender (of a letter)
RTVE Radio Television Espanola Spanish Radio and Television
Corporation
S./Sto ./ San /Santo /Santa saint
Sta.
S.A. Sociedad Anonima Ltd., Inc.
S.A.R. Su Alteza Real His/Her Royal Highness
s.a.s.s. su atento y seguro approx. Yours faithfully
ser vidor
S.E. Su Excelencia His Excellency
sgte. siguiente following
S.M. Su Majestad His/Her Majesty
Sr. Senor Mr.
Sra. Senora Mrs.
S.R.C. se ruega contestation please reply
Sres./Srs. Senores Sirs, Gentlemen
Srta. Senorita Miss
S.S. Su Santidad His Holiness
Ud./Vd. Usted you (singular)
Uds./Vds. Ustedes you (plural)
Vda. viuda widow
v.g./v.gr. verbigracia eg.
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Numerals

Cardinal numbers Ordinal numbers

0 cero l.° primero


1 uno 2.° segundo
2 dos 3.° tercero
3 tres 4.° cuarto
4 cuatro 5.° quinto
5 cinco 6.° sexto
6 seis 7.° septimo
7 siete 8.° octavo
8 ocho 9.° noveno (nono)
9 nueve 10.° decimo
10 diez 11.° undecimo
11 once 12.° duodecimo
12 doce 13.° decimotercero
13 trece 14.° decimocuarto
14 catorce 15.° decimoquinto
15 quince 16.° decimosexto
16 dieciseis 17.° decimoseptimo
17 diecisiete 18.° decimoctavo
18 dieciocho 19.° decimonoveno
19 diecinueve 20.° vigesimo
20 veinte 21.° vigesimo primero
21 veintiuno 22.° vigesimo segundo
30 treinta 30.° trigesimo
31 treinta y uno 40.° cuadragesimo
40 cuarenta 50.° quincuagesimo
50 cincuenta 60.° sexagesimo
60 sesenta 70.° septuagesimo
70 setenta 80.° octogesimo
80 ochenta 90.° nonagesimo
90 noventa 100.° centesimo
100 ciento (cien) 230.° ducentesimo trigesimo
101 ciento uno 300.° tricentesimo
230 doscientos treinta 400.° cuadringentesimo
500 quinientos 500.° quingentesimo
700 setecientos 600.° sexcentesimo
900 novecientos 700.° septingentesimo
1.000 mil 800.° octingentesimo
100.000 cien mil 900.° noningentesimo
1.000.000 un millon 1.000.° milesimo
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Time
Although official time in Spain is based on the 24-hour clock, the
12-hour system is used in conversation.

In some Latin American countries you can specify a.m. or p.m. as in


English, but it is far more common to add de la mahana, de la tarde
or de la noche as in Spain.

Thus:
las ocho de la mafia na 8 a.m.
la una de la tarde 1 p.m.
las ocho de la noche 8 p.m.

Days of the Week


domingo Sunday jueves Thursday
lunes Monday viernes Friday
martes Tuesday sabado Saturday
miercoles Wednesday
? .

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Some Basic Phrases Algunas expresiones utiles

Please. Por favor.


Thank you very much. Muchas gracias.
Don’t mention it. No hay de que.
Good morning. Buenos dias.

Good afternoon. Buenas tardes.


Good evening. Buenas noches.
Good night. Buenas noches (despedida).
Good-bye. Adios.
See you later. Hasta luego.
Where is/ Where are. ? . . ^Donde esta/Donde estan...?
What do you call this? i,Como se llama esto?
What does that mean? iQ ue quiere decir eso?
Do you speak English? ^Habla usted ingles?
Do you speak German? ^Habla usted aleman?
Do you speak French? i,Habla usted frances?
Do you speak Spanish? i,Habla usted espanol?
Do you speak Italian? i,Habla usted italiano?
Could you speak more slowly, <,Puede usted hablar mas
please? despacio, por favor?
I don’t understand. No comprendo.
Can have...
I ^Puede darme...?
Can you show me. ? . . ^Puede usted ensenarme...?
Can you tell me...? <,Puede usted decirme...?
Can you help me, please? i,Puede usted ayudarme, por
favor?
I’d like... Quisiera...
We’d like... Quisieramos...
Please give me... Por favor, deme...
Please bring me... Por favor, traigame . .

I’m hungry. Tengo hambre.


I’m thirsty. Tengo sed.
I’m lost. Me he perdido.
Hurry up! jDese prisa!
There is/There are... Hay...
There isn’t/There aren’t... No hay...

Arrival Llegada
Your passport, please. Su pasaporte, por favor.
Have you anything to declare? que declarar?
i,Tiene usted algo
No, nothing at all. No, nada en absoluto.
Can you help me with my luggage, oPuede usted ayudarme con mi
i
please? equipaje, por favor?
Where’s the bus to the centre of oDonde esta el autobus que va al
town, please? centro, por favor?
This way, please. Por aqui, por favor.
Where can I get a taxi? oDonde puedo coger un taxi?
What’s the fare to... ? ^Cuanto es la tarifa a...?
Take me to this address, please. Lleveme a esta direccion, por
favor.
I’m in a hurry. Tengo mucha prisa.

Hotel Hotel
My name is... Me llamo...
Have you a reservation? 6 Ha hecho usted una reserva?
I’d like a room with a bath. Quisiera una habitacion con
bano.
What’s the price per night? i,Cuanto cuesta por noche?
May I room ?
see the cPuedo ver la habitacion?
What’s my room number, please? i,Cual es el numero de mi habita-
cion, por favor?
There’s no hot water. No hay agua caliente.
May I see the manager, please? cPuedo ver al director, por favor?
Did anyone telephone me? ^,Me ha llamado alguien?
Is there any mail for me? 6 Hay correo para mi?
May I have my bill (check), cPuede darme mi cuenta,
please? por favor?
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Eating out Restaurante
Do you have a fixed-price menu? ^Tiene usted un menu de precio
fijo?
May I see the menu? ^Puedo ver la carta?
May we have an ashtray, please? i Nos puede traer un cenicero, por
favor?
Where’s the toilet, please? ^Donde estan los servicios, por
favor?
I’d like an hors d’ceuvre (starter). Quisiera un entremes.
Have you any soup? ^Tiene usted sopa?
I’d like some fish. Quisiera pescado.
What kind of fish do you have? iQ ue clases de pescado tiene
usted?
I’d like a steak. Quisiera un bistec.
What vegetables have you got? ^Que verduras tiene usted?
Nothing more, thanks. Nada mas, gracias.
What would you like to drink? t,Que le gustaria beber?
I’ll have a beer, please. Tomare una cerveza, por favor.
I’d like a bottle of wine. Quisiera una botella de vino.
May I have the bill (check), oPodria darme la cuenta, por
please? favor?
Is service included? i,Esta incluido el servicio?
Thank you, that was a very good Gracias. Ha sido una comida
meal. muy buena.

Travelling Viajes
Where’s the railway station, ^.Donde esta la estacion de ferro-
please? carril, por favor?

Where’s the ticket office, please? i,Donde esta la taquilla, por


favor?
I’d like a ticket to... Quisiera un billete para...
First or second class? i,Primera o segunda clase?
First class, please. Primera clase, por favor.
Single or return (one way or ^Ida, o ida y vuelta?
roundtrip)?
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Do I have to change trains? i,Tengo que transbordar?


What platform does the train ^De que anden sale el tren para... ?
for... leave from?
Where’s the nearest underground ^Donde esta la proxima estacion
(subway) station? de Metro?
Where’s the bus station, please? ^Donde esta la estacion de auto-
buses, por favor?
When’s the first bus to...? ^Cuando sale el primer autobus
para...?
Please let me off at the next stop. Por favor, detengase en la
proxima parada.

Relaxing Diversiones
What’s on at the cinema (movies) ? iQue dan en el cine?
What time does the film begin? iA que hora empieza la pelicula?
Are there any tickets for tonight? 6Quedan entradas para esta
noche?
Where can we go dancing? ^Donde se puede ir a bailar?

Meeting people Presentaciones - Citas


How do you do. Buenos dias Senora/
Senorita/Senor.
How are you? iComo esta usted?
Very well, thank you. And you? Muy bien, gracias. iY usted?
May I introduce... ? oMe permite presentarle a...?
My name is... Me llamo...
I’m very pleased to meet you. Tanto gusto (en conocerle).
How long have you been here? ^Cuanto tiempo lleva usted aqui?
It was nice meeting you. Ha sido un placer conocerle.
Do you mind if smoke? I iLe molesta si fumo?
Do you have a light, please? ^Tiene usted fuego, por favor?
May get you a drink?
I 6 Me permite invitarle a una
bebida (una copa)?
May I invite you for dinner Me permite invitarle a cenar
tonight? esta noche?
Where shall we meet? ^Donde quedamos citados?
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Shops, stores and services Comercios y servicios
Where’s the nearest bank, please? Donde esta el banco mas cercano,
por favor?
Where can I cash some travellers’ ^Donde puedo cambiar unos
cheques? cheques de viaje?
Can you give me some small ^Puede usted darme algun dinero
change, please? suelto, por favor?
Where’s the nearest chemist’s i.Donde esta la farmacia mas
(pharmacy) ? cercana ?
How do I get there? i,Como podria ir hasta alii?
Is it within walking distance? iSe puede ir andando?
Can you help me, please? 6 Puede usted atenderme, por
favor?
How much is this? And that? i,Cuanto cuesta este? iY ese?
It’s not quite what I want. No es exactamente lo que quiero.
I like it. Me gusta.
Can you recommend something i Podria recomendarme algo para
for sunburn? las quemaduras del sol?

I’d like a haircut, please. Quisiera cortarme el pelo, por


favor.
I’d like a manicure, please. Quisiera una manicura, por favor.

Street directions Direcciones


Can you show me on the map i Puede ensenarme en el mapa
where I am? donde estoy?
You are on the wrong road. Esta usted equivocado de camino.
Go/Walk straight ahead. Siga todo derecho.
It’s on the left/on the right. Esta a la izquierda/a la derecha.

Emergencies Urgencias
Call a doctor quickly. Llame a un medico rapidamente.
Call an ambulance. Llame a una ambulancia.
Please call the police. Llame a la policia, por favor.
ingles-espanol

english-spanish
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Abreviaturas
adj adjetivo n nombre
adv adverbio (sustantivo)
Am ingles americano nAm nombre
art articulo americano)
(ingles
conj conjuncion num numeral
f femenino P tiempo pasado
fMe femenino (mexicano) pi plural
fpl femenino plural pi Am plural (ingles americano)
fplMe femenino plural PP participio pasado
(mexicano) pr tiempo presente
m masculino pref prefijo
Me mexicano prep preposicion
mMe masculino (mexicano) pron pronombre
mpl masculino plural V verbo
mplMe masculino plural vAm verbo (ingles americano)
(mexicano) vMe verbo (mexicano)
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Introduction
Este diccionario ha sido concebido para resolver de la mejor manera
posible sus problemas practicos de lenguaje. Se han suprimido las
informaciones linguisticas innecesarias. Los vocablos se suceden en un
estricto orden alfabetico, sin tener en cuenta si la palabra es simple o
compuesta, o si se trata de una expresion formada por dos o mas
terminos separados. Como unica excepcion, algunas expresiones idio-
maticas estan colocadas en orden alfabetico, considerando para ello la
palabra mas caracteristica. Cuando un termino principal va seguido de
otras palabras, expresiones o locuciones, estas se hallan anotadas tam-
bien en orden alfabetico.
Cada palabra va seguida de una transcripcion fonetica (vease la guia
de pronunciacion). Despues de la transcripcion fonetica se encuentra
una indicacion de la parte de la oracion a la que pertenece el vocablo.
Cuando una palabra puede desempenar distintos oficios en la oracion,
las diferentes traducciones se dan una a continuation de la otra, precedi-
das de la indicacion correspondiente.
Se indica el plural de los nombres cuando son irregulares y en algunos
otros casos dudosos.
Cuando haya que repetir una palabra para formar el plural irregular
o en las series de palabras se usa la tilde (~ ) para representar el vocablo
principal.
En los plurales irregulares de las palabras compuestas solo se escribe
la parte que cambia, mientras que laparte invariable se representa por
un guion (-).
Unasterisco (*) colocado antes de un verbo indica que dicho verbo es
irregular. Para mas detalles puede consultar la lista de los verbos
irregulares.
Las palabras de este diccionario estan escritas en su forma inglesa. La
forma y significado americanos estan senalados como tales (vease la lista
de abreviaturas empleadas en el texto).
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Guia de pronunciation
Cada vocablo principal de esta parte del diccionario va acompanado
de una transcription fonetica destinada a indicar la pronunciation.
Esta representation fonetica debe leerse como si se tratara del idioma
espanol hablado en Castilla. A continuation figuran tan solo las letras
y los simbolos ambiguos o particularmente dificiles de comprender.
Cada silaba esta separada por un guion y la que lleva el acento esta
impresa en letra bastardilla.

Por supuesto, los sonidos de dos lenguas rara vez coinciden exacta-
mente, pero siguiendo con atencion nuestras explicaciones, el lector de
habla espanola llegara a pronunciar las palabras extranjeras de manera
que pueda ser comprendido. A fin de facilitar su tarea, algunas veces
nuestras transcripciones simplifican ligeramente el sistema fonetico del
idioma, sin dejar por ello de reflejarlas diferencias de sonido esenciales.

Consonantes
b como en bueno

d como en dia

d como d en ruido
d3 como la 11 argentina, precedida por una d

gh como g en gato
h sonido que es una espiracion suave
ng como n en bianco

r ponga la lengua en la misma position que para pronunciar 3


(vease mas abajo), luego abra ligeramente la boca y baje la
lengua
s sonido siempre suave y sonoro como en mismo

f como ch en mucho, pero sin la t inicial que compone el sonido

v mas o menos como en lava; sonido que se obtiene colocando


los dientes incisivos superiores sobre el labio inferior y expul-
sando suavemente el aire

3 como la 11 argentina
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Vocales y diptongos

ae sonido que combina el de la a en caso con el de la e en saber

e como e en saber

o como o en por

o vocal neutra sonido parecido al de


;
la a espanola, pero con los
labios extendidos

1) Las vocales largas estan impresas a doble.


u
2) Las letras situadas mas arriba que las otras (por ej.: i, u 5 ) deben
pronunciarse con menor intensidad y rapidamente.

3) Algunas palabras inglesas toman del frances las vocales nasales, que
estan indicadas con un simbolo de vocal mas «g (por ej.: a«g). Este
signo fig- no se debe pronunciar y solo sirve para indicar la nasalidad
de la vocal precedente. Las vocales nasales se pronuncian con la boca
y la nariz simultaneamente.

Pronunciacion americana

Nuestra transcription representa la pronunciacion de Gran Bretana.


Aunque existen notables variaciones regionales en la lengua americana,
esta presenta en general algunas diferencias importantes respecto al
ingles de Gran Bretana.

He aqui algunos ejemplos

1) La r, delante de una consonante o al final de una palabra, siempre

se pronuncia, lo cual es contrario a la costumbre inglesa.

2) En muchas palabras (por ej.: ask, castle, laugh, etc.) la aa se trans-


forma en aeae.

3) El sonido ingles o se pronuncia a o tambien oo.

4) En
palabras como duty, tune, new, etc., el sonido y se omite a menudo
antes de uu.

5) Por ultimo, el acento tonico de algunas palabras puede variar consi-


derablemente.

abundant (o-ban-66r\x adj abundante
A abuse 6-byuuss n abuso m
( )
)

a (ei,o )
art (an) un art abyss (o-biss) n abismo m
abbey (a?-bi) n abadia f academy (6- tee-do -mi n academia / )

abbreviation (6-brii-vi-e/-J6n )
n abre- accelerate (ok-sse-16-reit v acelerar )

viatura f accelerator (6k-sse-lo-rei-to n acele- )

aberration (ae-bd-re/'-Jon )
n anomalia rador m
/ accent (aek- ssont n acento )
m
ability (o-bi- lo-ti )
n habilidad / accept (ok -ssept) raceptar
able (e/-bol adj capaz; habil; be -
)
#
access (aek- ssess n acceso )
m
to *ser capaz de; *saber, *poder accessary (ok-sse-sso-ri n complice )

abnormal (aeb-noo-mol adj anormal )


m
aboard o-bood adv a bordo
( )
accessible (6k-sse-sso-bol )
adj accesi-
abolish (6-bo-lif) vabolir ble
abortion (o-boo- fon n aborto )
m accessories (ok-sse-sso-ris )
pi acceso-
about (o-baut) prep acerca de; res- rios mpl
pecto a alrededor de adv hacia,
; ;
accident (aek-ss\-66n\ n accidente )
m
aproximadamente en tomo ;
accidental (aek-ssi-c/en-tol adj acci- )

above 6-bav prep encima de; adv


( )
dental
encima accommodate (6-/ro-mo-deit v aco- )

abroad (6- brood) adv en el extranjero modar


abscess (aeb- ssess n absceso ) m accommodation (6-ko-m6-flte/-J6n n )

absence (aeb- ssonss n ausencia / ) acomodacion /, alojamiento m


absent (aeb- ssont adj ausente ) accompany (o-tem-po-ni )
yacompa-
absolutely (a?b-sso-luut-li ) adv abso- nar
lutamente accomplish (o-tem-plij) ^terminar;
abstain from (ob -sstein) *abstenerse cumplir
de in accordance with (in o-te>o-donss
abstract (®6-sstraekt adj abstracto u
) i5)
con arreglo a
absurd (ob -ssood) adj absurdo according to (o-koo-ding tuu segun )

abundance (6-ban-donss) n abundan- conforme a


cia / account (o-kaunt) n cuenta /; narra-
; ) ;

accountable 190 aerial

cion /; ~ for explicar; on ~ of a destinar ;


dirigirse a
causa de addressee (ae-dre-ss//) n destinatario
accountable (6- kaun -to-bol )
adj expli- m
cable adequate (a?-di-k u ot) adj adecuado;
accurate (a?-kyu-rot adj exacto ) conveniente
accuse (o-kyuus) v acusar adjective (a?-d 3 ik-tiv ) n adjetivo m
accused o-kyuusd n acusado
( )
m adjourn {b-djoon) vaplazar
accustom (6-/ra-sstom v acostum- )
adjust (o-djasst) Kajustar
brar accustomed acostumbrado
;
administer (66-mi-n\-ssx6 v adminis- )

ache (eik v *doler n dolor


) ;
m trar
achieve (o-chiiv) v alcanzar lograr ;
administration (6d-mi-ni-ssrAe/-J6n n )

achievement (o-cMv-mont) n realiza- administracion /; gestion /


tion / administrative (6d-m/-ni-sstr6-tiv adj )

n acido m
acid (a?-ssid )
gerencial ;
administrative ;
— law
acknowledge (ok-no-\\6z )
v *recono- derecho administrative
cer ;
admitir; confirmar admiral (ced-mo-rol n almirante )
m
acne(a?£-ni) n acne m admiration (aed -m6-re/-J6n n admira- )

acorn (e/-koon n bellota / )


tion f
acquaintance (6-k u ein-xor\ss )
n cono- admire (od -mai° v admirar )

cido m admission (6d-/77/-/on n entrada /; )

acquire (6 -k u ai° )
v *adquirir admision f
acquisition (ae-k u i-s/-fon )
n adquisi- admit (od-m/r) v admitir; *reconocer
tion / admittance (od-mZ-tonss) n admision
acquittal (d-^/'-tol n absolution / ) /; no - prohibida la entrada
across o-kross prep a traves de; al
( )
adopt (o-dopt) vadoptar
otro lado de adv al otro lado ;
adorable (o-doo-ro-bdl adj adorable )

act (aekt n acto )


numero v ac- m ;
m ;
adult n adulto m adj adulto
(ee-dalt ) ;

tuar, *hacer comportarse ;


advance (od- vaanss) n adelanto m ;

action (aek-\o n n action / )


anticipo m
v avanzar anticipar
; ;

active a?/r-tiv adj activo vivaz


(
) ;
in ~ por adelantado
activity (aek-r/-vo-ti n actividad f )
advanced (od- vaansst) adj avanzado
actor (aek-xb n actor )
m advantage (od- vaan-x\di n ventaja f )

actress (a?/r-triss n actriz f )


advantageous (aed-v6n-fe/-d36ss) adj
actual (a?*-chu-6l adj verdadero )
ventajoso
actually (a?/r-chu-o-li adv en realidad )
adventure (dd-i^-cho n aventura f )

acute (6 -kyuut) adj agudo adverb [aed-voob n adverbio )


m
adapt (6 -daept) v^adaptar advertisement (od-v^dd-tiss-mont n )

adaptor (d-daept-td) n adaptador anuncio m


m advertising (a9d-vo-tai-sing n publici- )

add vsumar, adicionar; anadir


(aed) dad f
addition (o-di- fon n adicion f )
advice (od-i/a/ss) n consejo m
additional (6-d/-J6-nol adj adicional )
advise (od-vais vaconsejar
accesorio advocate (cpd-vo-kot n abogado
)
m
address (6- dress) n direction /; v aerial (e d -ri ol )
n antena f
aeroplane 191 all

aeroplane (e d -ro-plein ) n avion m tura /


affair (o-fe 6 ) n asunto m ;
amorio m ahead (b-hed) adv adelante; ~ of de-
affect (o-fekt) vafectar lante de; *go ~ continuar; straight
affected (o-/ie*-tid adj afectado )
— todo seguido
affection (o-fek-fon n afeccion /; ca- )
aid n socorro
(eid )
m ;
v asistir, ayu-
rino m dar
affectionate (o-/e/r-J6-nit ) adj carino- AIDS (eids) n SIDA m
so ailment (e//-mont ) n enfermedad /
adj afiliado
affiliated (o-fi- li-ei-tid )
aim (eim )
n fin m - at apuntar; as-
;

affirmative (d-/do-md-tiv) adj afirma- pirar a


tivo air (e 6 )
n aire m ;
v airear
affliction (o-flik-\bn )
n sufrimiento m air-conditioning (e d -kon-di-J6-ning )
n
afford (6 -food) v permitirse aire acondidonado air-condi- ;

afraid ( b-freid ) adj angustioso, asusta- tioned adj climatizado


do ;
*
be — *tener miedo aircraft (e d -kraaftn (pi ~) avion m )

Africa (a9-fri-ko )
Africa / airfield (e d -fiild
n campo de aviacion )

African (aMri-kon )
adj africano airline (e° -lain n aerolinea / )

after (aaf- toprep despues de; detras


)
airmail (e d -meil n correo aereo )

de conj despues de que


;
airplane (e d -plein nAm avion )
m
afternoon (aaf-to -nuun) n tarde / airport (e d -poot n aeropuerto )
m
afterwards (aaM6- u ods adv despues )
air-sickness (e d -ssik-noss n mal de )

again (6 -ghen) adv otra vez; de nue- las alturas


vo; - and again repetidamente airtight (e d -tait )
adj hermetico
against (o-ghensst) prep contra airy (e d -ri) adj airoso
age (eid3 )
n edad /; vejez /; of - ma- aisle(ail n nave lateral) ;
pasillo m
yor de edad under — menor de
; alarm o-laam n alarma
( ) /; v alarmar
edad alarm-clock (o-laam- klok n desperta- )

aged (e/-d 3 id adj viqo; anciano


)
dorm
agency (e/-d 3 on-ssi n agenda /; sec- )
album n album m
(ce/-bom )

don / alcohol (a?/-ko-hol n alcohol )


m
agenda (o-djen-d 6 n orden del dia ) alcoholic (ael-ko-/7o-lik) adj alcoholico
agent e/-d 3 ont n agente m, repre-
(
) ale (eil n cerveza /
)

sentante m algebra (a?/-d3i-bro n algebra / )

aggressive o-ghre-ssw adj agresivo


( )
Algeria (ael-c(j/ d -ri-6 Argelia f )

ago (o-ghou) adv hace Algerian (ael-dj/d -ri-6n )


adj argelino
agrarian (6-ghre°-r\-6n adj agrario, ) alien (e/-li-on ) n extranjero adj m ;

agricola extranjero
agree v *convenir, *concor-
(o-ghrii) alike (o-laik) adj igual, pareddo; adv
dar; *consentir; *acordar igualmente
agreeable (b-ghrii-6-bo adj agrada- \ )
alimony (a?-li-mo-ni n pension )
ali-
ble mentida
agreement (b-ghrii-monx) n contrato alive (o-laiv) adj en vida, vivo
m ; acuerdo m ; conformidad / all (ool ) adj todo; ~ in todo incluido;
l agriculture (a?-ghri-kal-cho )
n agricul- - right! jbien! ;
at - en modo algu-
;

allergy 192 angle

no ambitious (aem-b/-/6ss adj ambicioso )

allergy (a?-lo-d 3 i
)
n alergia / ambulance (^m-byu-lonss) n ambu-
alley (ae-W )
n callejon m lancia /
alliance (6-/a/-onss )
n alianza / ambush (aem- buf n emboscada f )

allot (6- lot) vasignar America (o-me-ri-ko America f )

allow (o-lau) vpermitir, autorizar; ~ American (o-me-ri-kon adj america- )

to autorizar a; *be allowed *estar no


autorizado amethyst (a?-mi-zisst n amatista f )

allowance (6-lau-o nss) n asignacion / amid (o-mid) prep entre; en medio de


all-round (oo\-raund) adj polifacetico ammonia (o-mou-ni-6 n amoniaco m )

almanac (oo/-mo-naek )
n almanaque amnesty (aem-ri\-ss n amnistia f \\ )

m among o-mang prep entre; - other


( )

almond (aa-mond n almendra / )


things entre otras cosas
almost oo/-mousst adv casi cerca de
( ) ;
amount o-maunt n cantidad f su-
( ) \

alone (o-loun) adv solo ma /; ~ to sumar


along (6- long) prep a lo largo de amuse (d-myuus) v *divertir, *entre-
aloud o-laud adv en voz alta
( )
tener
alphabet (ael -to -bet n abecedario )
m amusement (o-myuus-monx) n dis-
already (ool-re-di adv ya )
traccion /, entretenimiento m
also (oo/-ssou adv tambien asimis-
) ;
amusing (o-my^-sing adj divertido )

mo anaemia (6-m/-mi-o n anemia f )

altar (ool-xo) n altar m anaesthesia (ae-niss-z//-si-6 n aneste- )

alter [ool-xo )
v cambiar, alterar sia f
alteration (ool-to-/ e/-J6n
r
)
n cambio anaesthetic (ae-niss-ze-tik n anest^si- )

773, alteration f CO 777


alternate (ool-rdd-not) adj altemativo analyse (a?-no-lais v analizar )

alternative (ool-roo-no-tiv) n alterna- analysis (o-nae- lo-ssiss n (pi -ses) )

f
tiva analisis f
although (ool -6ou) conj aunque analyst (a?-no-lisst n analista psi- )
m ;

altitude (a?/-ti-tyuud )
n altitud f coanalista m
alto ( a?/-tou
) 77
(pi ~s) contralto m anarchy n anarquia f
(a?-no-ki )

altogether (ool-to-^e-do adv total- )


anatomy n anatomia f
(o-/7cB-td-mi )

men te en total ;
ancestor (aen-sse-ssto n antepasado )

always (oo/- u eis adv siempre )


777

am (aem )
v(pr be) anchor (aeng-ko n ancla f )

amaze (6 -meis) v extraflar, asombrar anchovy (a^n-cho-vi n anchoa f )

amazement (o-me/s-mont) n asombro ancient (e/n-font adj viejo, antiguo; )

777 anticuado
ambassador (aem-tee-sso-dd )
n emba- and (aBnd, ond conj y )

jador 777 angel (ein-d^6\ n angel 777 )

amber (aem- bo n ambar m )


anger (aeng-gbo n cdlera enojo )
m ;

ambiguous (aem-^/-ghyu-oss adj am- )


furor 777

biguo equivoco
;
angle (aeng-ghol )
v pescar con cana
ambition (aem- bi-Jon) 77 ambicion f 77 Angulo 777
angry 193 apple

angry (aeng ghri adj enfadado, enoja-


- )
anxious (aangk-\bss adj ansioso; )

do preocupado
animal (a?-ni-mol n animal )
m any (e-ni adj alguno )

ankle [aang-Wb\ n tobillo )


m anybody (e-ni-bo-di )
pron cualquiera
annex 1 (a?-nekss) n anexo m anyhow (e-ni-hau adv de cualquier )

annex 2 (6 -nekss) Kanexar modo


anniversary (ae-ni-t'bd-sso-ri n ani- )
anyone (e-ni- u an )
pron cualquiera
versario m anything (e-ni-zing pron cualquier
)

announce (6- naunss) vanunciar cosa


announcement (o-naunss-monx n )
anyway (e-ni- ei adv en todo caso u
)

anuncio m anywhere (e-ni- u e° adv en donde )

annoy (
o-noi ) v irritar, fastidiar; abu- dondequiera
sea ;

rrir apart b-paat adv por separado, sepa-


( )

annoyance (
o-noi-onss )
n aburrimien- radamente ~ from prescindiendo ;

to m de
annoying (o-A?o/-ing )
adj irritante, im- apartment {b-paat-mont )
nAm apar-
portune) tamento piso m ;
m ;
- house Aw
annual (a?-nyu-ol )
adj anual; n anua- casa de pisos
rio m aperitif (o-pe-rd-tiv )
n aperitivo w
per annum (por a?-nom )
al ano apologize (o-po-lo-d 3 ais v disculparse
)

anonymous (o-no-ni-moss )
adj anoni- apology (o-po-lo-d 3 i
)
n excusa /, dis-
mo culpa /
another (o-na-do adj otro mas; otro )
apparatus (ae-po-ra-toss n aparato )

answer (aan-sso )
v responder a ;
n m
respuesta / apparent o-pa?-rdnt adj aparente;
( )

ant (aent) n hormiga / obvio


anthology (aen-zo-lo-d 3 i
)
n antologia apparently (d-p«-ront-li adv por lo )

/ visto evidentemente
;

antibiotic (aen-ti-bai-o-tik) n antibioti- apparition (ae-p6-/7-Jbn n aparicion f )

co m appeal (o-piil) n apelacion /


anticipate (aen-r/-ssi-peit )
v *prever; appear (o-pi°) K*parecer; *salir;
*prevenir *aparecer
antifreeze (a?n-ti-friis) n anticongelan- appearance (6-p/ d -r6nss) n apariencia
te m /; aspecto m ;
entrada /
antipathy (aen-f/-po-zi n antipatia / )
appendicitis (o-pen-di-ssa/'-tiss )
n
antique (aen -tiik) adj antiguo; n anti- apendicitis /
gualla /; ~ dealer anticuario m appendix (6-pen-dikss) n (pi -dices,
antiquity (aen- r/-k u o-ti n Antigiiedad )
-dixes) apendice m
/; antiquities pi antigiiedades fpl appetite (a?-p6-tait n apetito )
m
antiseptic (aen-ti-ssep-tik) n antisepti- appetizer («-p6-tai-so n tapa / )

co m appetizing (as-po-tai-sing adj apetito- )

antlers [aentAos ) pi comamenta f so


anxiety (aeng-sa/-o-ti ) n preocupacion applause o-ploos n aplauso( )
w
apple (a?-pol n manzana / )
;

appliance 194 article

appliance n aparato m
(o-p/a/-6nss ) are(aa) K(pr be)
application (ae-pli-te/-J6n n aplica- )
area (e d -ri-o n region /; zona /; su-
)

cion /; demanda /; solicitud / perficie /; ~ code indicativo m


apply (o -plai) vaplicar; solicitarun Argentina (aa-d36n-r//-nb Argentina / )

puesto aplicarse a
;
Argentinian (aa-d3dn-r/-ni-on adj ar- )

appoint (6 -point) Kdesignar, nombrar gentine


appointment (6- point-moot) n cita /; argue (aa-ghyuu )
v argumentar, discu-
nombramiento m tir ;
disputar
appreciate (o-pr/V-Ji-eit )
v valuar argument (aa-ghyu-mont )
n argumen-
apreciar to m
discusion /; disputa f
;

appreciation (6-prii-/i-e/-J6n )
n apre- arid (a?-rid) adj arido
cio m ‘arise (o-rais) v'surgir
approach o-prouch ( )
yacercarse; n arithmetic (o-r/z-mo-tik) n aritmetica
enfoque m ;
acceso m /
appropriate (d-prou-pri-ot )
adj justo, arm (aam n brazo m; arma ) /; v^ar-
apropiado, adecuado mar
approval 6-pruu-\/6\ n aprobacion /;
( )
armchair (aam-che 6 n butaca ) /, si-
consentimiento m, acuerdo on m ;
llon m
~ a prueba armed (aamd adj armado; - forces )

approve 6-pruuv v *aprobar; - of


( )
armadas
fuerzas
*estar de acuerdo con armour (aa-mo n armadura f )

approximate o-prok -ssi-mot adj ( )


army (aa-mi n ejercito m )

aproximado aroma (o-rou- mo n aroma m )

approximately (o-pro/r-ssi-mot-li )
adv around o-raund prep alrededor de,
( )

aproximadamente en tomo de adv en tomo ;

apricot (e/-pri-kot )
n albaricoque m ;
arrange (o-reindj) v clasificar, orde-
chabacano mMe nar organizar
;

April (e/-prol )
abril arrangement (o-reindj- moot) n arre-
apron (e/-pron n delantal )
m glo m
Arab (ae- rob adj arabe )
arrest (o-resst) varrestar; n arresto
arbitrary adj arbitrario
(aa-bi-tro-ri )
m
arcade (aa -keid) n portico arcada f m ,
arrival (6-rai-v61 )
n llegada f
arch (aach n arco in boveda f
) ;
arrive (6-raiv) v llegar
archaeologist (aa-ki-o-lo-d3isst) n ar- arrow (a?-rou )
n flecha f
queologo m art (aat )
n arte m/f \
habilidad f \
-
archaeology (aa-ki-o-lo-cty n arqueo- )
collection coleccion de arte; - ex-
logia / hibition exposicion de arte; - gal-
archbishop (aach-b/-Jbp n arzobispo )
lery galena de arte; - history his-
m toria del arte ;
arts and crafts artes
arched (aacht )
adj arqueado industrials ;
- school academia de
architect (aa-ki-tekt )
n arquitecto m bellas artes
architecture (aa-ki-tek-cho n arqui- )
artery (aa-to-ri )
n arteria f
tectura / artichoke (aa-ti-chouk )
n alcachofa f
archives (aa-kaivs )
pi archivo m article (aa-ti-kol )
n articulo m
artifice 195 attend

artifice (aa-ti-fiss )
n artificio m assistant (6-ss/-sstont) n asistente m
artificial (aa-ti-tf-jol ) adj artificial associate 1 (6-ssoo-fi-ot) n companero
artist (aa-tisst ) n artista m/f 777 asociado
, aliado socio m ;
m ;
m
artistic (aa-r/-sstik ) adj artistico associate 2 (o-ssoo-Ji-eit) ^asociar; -
as (aes como tan to que ya
)
conj ;
; ;
with frecuentar
que. porque - from a partir de; - ;
association (o-ssou-ssi-e/-J6n n aso- )

if como si ciacion f
asbestos (aes-6e-sstoss )
n asbesto m assort (o-ssoof) Kclasificar
ascend (o-ssend) v subir; escalar assortment (o-ssoor- mont) n surtido
ascent d-ssent n subida f
( )
777

ascertain (as-sso-tein) v *comprobar; assume (o-ssyuum) v *suponer, pre-


asegurarse de sumir
ash (aej )
n ceniza / assure (o-/o d )
v asegurar
ashamed o-feimd adj avergonzado:
( )
asthma n asma f (a?ss-mo )

*
be - *avergonzarse astonish (o-ssfo-nif v asombrar )

ashore 6 -/00 adv en tierra


( )
astonishing (d-ss?o-ni-Jing adj asom- )

ashtray aej- trei n cenicero


( )
m broso
Asia ei-\6 Asia f
(
astonishment (o-ssto- nif-mdnt) n sor-
Asian (e/-fon adj asiatico )
presa /
aside (6 -ssaid) adv aparte astronomy (o-ssfro-no-mi n astrono- )

ask (aassk v preguntar; *rogar invi-


) ;
mia /
tar asylum (6-ssa/-lom n asilo m )

asleep {o-ssJiip) adj dormido at (aet prep en, a hacia ) ;

asparagus 6 -sspa9 -r 6 -ghoss n espa-


( )
ate(et) v(p eat)
rrago m atheist {ei-z i-isst )
n ateo m
aspect (a?-sspekt n aspecto )
m athlete {aez- liit )
n atleta m
asphalt (cess-faelt n asfalto )
m athletics (aez-/e-tikss )
pi atletismo m
aspire (6 -sspai 6 v aspirar )
Atlantic (dx-laen-tik )
Atlantico 777

aspirin (a?-sspo-rin ) n aspirina / atmosphere (a?r-moss-fi 5 )


n atmosfe-
ass (aess n burro )
m ra /; esfera /, ambiente m
assassination (6-ssae-ssi-/7e/-J6n )
n atom (a?-tom )
n atomo m
asesinato m atomic (o-fo-mik adj atomico )

assault (o-ssoolt) vatacar; violar atomizer («-t6-mai-so n vaporizador )

assemble (6-ssem-bo\ v reunir; mon- ) 777 ;


aerosol 777. pulverizador m
tar attach (6-taech) vprender; fijar; j un-
assembly (o-ssom-bli )
n reunion /, tar attached to encarinado con
:

asamblea / attack (6- task) v atacar; n ataque m


assignment (o-ssa/o-mont) n encargo attain (o-tein) yllegara
m attainable (6-re/-n6-bol adj factible; )

assign to (o-ssam) asignar a; *atri- alcanzable


buir a attempt (o-tempt) vintentar; *pro-
assist (o-ssisst) v asistir bar n tentativa / ;

assistance 6 -ss/-sstonss ( )
n auxilio attend (6- tend) v asistir a; - on *ser-
m ; apoyo m , asistencia f vir; - to cuidar de, *atender a;
attendance 196 backwards

prestar atencion a available {o-vei- lo-bdl ) adj adquirible,


attendance o-ten-66r\ss n asistencia
( )
obtenible, disponible
/ avalanche (a?-vo- laanj )
n avalancha f
attendant (6-ten-66m n guardian ) m avaricious (ae-vo-rZ-foss) adj avaro
attention (6-fen-Jdn n atencion /; )
avenue (a?-vo-nyuu )
n avenida /
* pay - prestar atencion average (a?-vo-rid3 adj promedio; n )

attentive (6- ten- tiv) adj atento promedio m


on the - en prome-;

attic (a?-tik )
n buhardilla / dio
attitude (a?-ti-tyuud )
n actitud / averse (6-vooss) adj opuesto
attorney (6- too- ni )
n abogado m aversion (d-i/dd-fon n aversion f )

attract (6- traekt) v *atraer avert (6-voot) vdesviar


attraction (o-traek-\on )
n atraccion / avoid (6- void) vevitar
attractive adj atractivo
(o-traek-iw/ )
await (o- u eit) vesperar
auburn (oo-bon adj castano )
awake (o- u eik) adj despierto
auction ook-\on n subasta /
( )
*
awake (6 u eik) v *despertar
-

audible oo-di-bol adj audible


( )
award (o- u ood) n premio m ;
v conce-
audience (oo-di-onss )
n auditorio m der
auditor (oo-di-to )
n oyente m aware (o- u e° ) adj consciente
auditorium (oo-di-foo-ri-om )
n aula / away (o- u ei) adv fuera; *go - *irse
August (
oo-ghosst )
agosto awful (oo-fol )
adj terrible, tremendo
aunt (aant )
n tia f awkward (oo-k u od )
adj embarazoso;
Australia (o-sstrei-U-6 Australia / )
torpe
Australian (o-sstrei-W-on adj austra- )
awning n toldo
(oo-ning )
m
liano axe n hacha f
(aekss )

Austria (o- sstri-o Austria f )


axle (as/r-ssol n eje m )

Austrian (o-sstri-on adj austriaco )

authentic (oo-zen-tik adj autentico )

author (oo-zo n autor )


m B
authoritarian (oo-zo-ri-re d -ri*on adj )

autoritario
authority (oo-zo-ro-ti )
n autoridad /; baby (bei- bi )
n bebe m ;
- carriage
poder m Am cochecillo m
authorization (oo-zo-rai-se/-J6n )
n au- babysitter (6e/-bi-ssi -to )
n babysitter
torizacion /; permiso m m
automatic (oo-to-ma?-tik )
adj automa- bachelor (da?-cho-ld n soltero m )

tico; — teller cajero automatico back (baek n espalda /; adv atras;


)

automation (oo-to-me/-|6n n auto- * go - regresar


)

matizacion f backache (da? keik n dolor de espal- )

automobile (oo-to-mo-biil )
n automo- da
vil m ;
- club automovil club backbone (baek- boun n espina dorsal )

autonomous oo- fo-no-moss adj au-


( )
background [baek ^ghraund n fondo )

tonomo m ;
antecedentes mpl
autopsy (oo-to-pssi n autopsia f
)
backwards (baek- u 66s )
adv hacia
autumn (oo-tom )
n otono m atr&s
bacon 197 bath

bacon bei- kon n tocino m


( )
baptism (ba?p-ti-s6m )
n bautismo m,
bacterium (baek-r//-ri-6m n (pi -ria) )
bautizo m
bacteria f baptize (baep- tais) v bautizar
bad (baed adj malo; grave; travieso
)
bar (baa n bar )
barra /; barrote m ;

bag (baegh n bolsa /; bolso


)
carte- m
ra /; maleta / barber {baa-bo n barbero )
m
baggage (ba?-ghid 3 n equipaje m ) ;
bare (be 6 adj desnudo raso
) ;

hand - Am equipaje de mano barely {be 6 - adv apenas li


)

bail (beil n fianza /


)
bargain {baa- ghin n ganga /; v rega- )

bailiff (bei-\\i) n ujier m tear


bait (beit) n cebo m baritone {bae- ri-toun n baritono )
m
bake (beik) vhomear bark (baak n corteza /; v ladrar
)

baker (bei-kd n panadero m )


barley {baa- n cebada f li
)

bakery (bei -ko- n panaderia / ri


)
barmaid (baa-meid n moza de taber- )

balance (bae-\ nss n equilibrio m ) ;


na
balance m ;
saldo m barman (baa-mon n )
(pi -men) bar-
balcony (bap/ko-ni )
n balcon m man 777

bald (boold )
adj calvo barn (baan n granero )
m
ball (bool n pelota /; baile m
)
barometer (bo-ro-mi-to )
n barometro
ballet (bap-lei n ballet m )
m
balloon (bo- luun) n globo m baroque {bo- rok) adj barroco
ballpoint-pen (boo/-point-pen )
n boli- barracks (d^-rdkss pi cuartel )
m
grafo m barrel {bae- rol )
n tonel m, barril m
ballroom {bool- ruum )
n salon de baile barrier {bae-b-6 ) n barrera f
bamboo (baevo-buu) n (pi ~s) bambu barrister {bae-n-ssxd )
n abogado m
m bartender (baa-ten-do n barman )
m
banana (bo-naa-oo n platano m )
base (beiss n base /; fundamento )

band (baend n orquesta /; banda f


)
m\ vbasar
bandage (baen- did 3 n vendaje m )
baseball {beiss- bool )
n beisbol m
bandit (ba5A7-dit) n bandido m basement {beiss- mont n sotano m
)

bangle (baeng-g hoi n pulsera / )


basic (be/-ssik ) adj fundamental
banisters (bap-ni-sstos pi baranda f )
basilica (bo-s/-li-kd n basilica /
)

bank (baengk n orilla /; banco m v ) ;


basin (be/-ssdn )
n tazon m, palangana
depositar; - account cuenta de /
banco basis {bei- ssiss )
n (pi bases) funda-
banknote baengk- nout n vale m, bi-
( ) mento /77, base /
llete de banco basket baa-sskit n cesta f
(
)

bank-rate (baengk-rew n descuento ) bass (beiss) n bajom


1

( bancario bass 2 (baess n (pi ~) perca f )

bankrupt {baengk- rapt adj en quiebra ) bastard (baa-sstod n bastardo ) m ;

banner {bae- no n bandera / ) descarado m


banquet {baeng- k u it n banquete )
m batch (baech n carga f )

banqueting-hall (bceng-k u i-ting-hool bath (baaz n bano - salts sales


) m ;

n comedor de gala de bano - towel toalla de bano


;
n

bathe 198 bench

bathe (beid) vbanarse cama y desayuno


bathing-cap (6e/-ding-kaep n gorro de )
bedding (be-ding n ropa de cama )

bano bedroom (beb-ruum n dormitorio ) m


bathing-suit (be/-aing-ssuut )
n traje bee (bii n abeja f
)

de bano beech (bii-ch n haya / )

bathing-trunks (be/-<3ing-trangkss )
n beef (bi n came de vaca
if
)

banador m beehive (b/V-haiv n colmena f )

bathrobe (baaz- roub n bata de bano )


been (biin) y(pp be)
bathroom [baaz- ruum n cuarto de ba- )
beer (bi 6
n cerveza f
)

no lavabos mpl bano mMe


; ;
beet (biit n remolacha f
)

batter baa- to n masa /


( )
beetle (b/7-tdl n escarabajo )
m
battery [baa- to-ri n bateria /; acumu- )
beetroot (b//f-ruut n remolacha / )

lador m before (bi -foo) prep antes de; delante


battle ( ba?-tol )
n batalla /; pelea /, de conj antes de que adv antes
; ;

combate m v combatir ;
beg (begh v mendigar; suplicar;
)

bay (bei n bahia /; v ladrar


)
*pedir
*
be (bii v *estar, *ser
)
beggar (be-gho n mendigo m )

beach (biich n playa /; nudist - )


pla- ‘begin (bi -ghin) v *empezar; *co-
ya para nudistas menzar
bead (biid n cuenta ) /; beads pi co- beginner (b\-ghi-no n principiante m )

llar m m ;
rosario beginning (bi -^b/-ning n comienzo m )

beak (biik) n pico m on behalf of (on bi-baafov en nombre )

beam (biim n rayo m ) ;


viga / de a favor de
;

bean (biin ) n judia /; ejote mMe behave (bi-be/V) vcomportarse


bear (be 6 ) oso m behaviour (bi-be/-vyo n conducta f )

*
bear (be 6 )
vllevar; aguantar; so- behind (bi -haind) prep detras de; adv
portar detras
beard (bi 6 d) n barba f beige (bei3) adj beige
bearer {be°-ro n portador )
m being [hiring n ser )
m
beast (biisst n animal - of prey )
m ;
Belgian (bel-dzon adj belga )

animal de presa Belgium (be/-d3om Belgica f )


beat (biit v batir, golpear )
(bi-////) n creencia /
belief
beautiful (byuu- ti-fol adj hermoso )
believe (bi-///V) v *creer
beauty [byuu-\\ n belleza /; ~~ par- )
bell (bel n campana f timbre m
) \

lour salon de belleza; - salon salon bellboy [bel- boi n botones mpl )

de belleza — treatment tratamien- ;


belly (ba-li n vientre m )

to de belleza belong (bi -long) v *pertenecer


beaver bii-v'o n castor
( )
m belongings (bi /onp-ings pi pertenen- )

because (bi-fos) conj porque; puesto cias fpl


que - of a causa de
;
beloved (bi -lavd) adj querido
‘become (bi -kam) v *hacerse; ’“sen- below (b\-lou) prep debajo de; bajo;
tar bien adv debajo
bed (bed n cama ) /; - and board belt (belt) n cinturdn m
pension completa; - and breakfast bench (bench n banco m )
bend 199 blood

bend (bend n comba /, curva f )


birthday (bodz-dei n cumpleanos )
m
*
bend (bend v doblar - down ba- ) ;
biscutfTb/ss-kit n galleta f )

jarse bishop (b/ Jop n obispo )


m
beneath (bi -niiz) prep debajo de; adv bit (bit n trozo m poco m
) ;

debajo bitch (bich n perra f


)

benefit (be-ni-fit ) n beneficio m ;


ven- bite (bait n bocado m mordedura /;
) ;

aprovechar
taja /; v picadura /
bent (bent adj (pp bend) curvo)
*bite (bait) v *morder
beret (be- rei n boina f )
bitter (bi -to adj amargo )

berry (be-r\ n baya f ) ,


black (blaek adj negro; - market
)

berth (booz) n litera f mercado negro


beside (bi-ssa/d prep junto a )
blackberry (blaek- bo-ri n mora f )

besides (bi -ssaids) adv ademas; por blackbird (blaek- bood n mirlo m )

otra parte prep ademas de ;


blackboard (blaek- bood n pizarra f )

best (besst adj Optimo )


black-currant (blaek-te-ront) n grose-
bet (bet n apuesta /; puesta /
)
11a negra

*bet (bet) v *apostar blackmail (blaek- meil n chantaje )


m ;

betray bi trei v traicionar


(
-
)
v *hacer chantaje
better (be-xo adj mejor )
blacksmith (blaek- ssmiz) n herrero m
between (bi -tu iin) prep entre bladder (blae-6o n vejiga / )

beverage (be-vo-rid3 )
n bebida f blade (bleid n hoja /; - of grass
)

beware (b\-
u e° v precaverse, guar- brizna de hierba
)

darse blame (bleim n culpa /; reproche )


m ;

bewitch v hechizar, encantar


(bi -
u ich) v echar la culpa, culpar
beyond (bi -yond) prep mas alia de; blank (blaengk adj bianco )

ademas de adv mas alia ;


blanket (blaeng-W\\ n manta / )

bible (bai-bo\ n biblia f )


blast (blaasst n explosion f )

bicycle (ba/ ssi-kol )


n bicicleta /; bici- blazer (blei-sd n chaqueta de sport, )

clo m chaqueta ligera


big (bigh adj grande ) ;
voluminoso bleach (bliich ^blanquear )

gordo; importante bleak (bliik adj riguroso


)

bile (bail n bilis f )


*
bleed (bliid v sangrar; chupar la
)

bilingual (bai-//ngr-gh u ol )
adj bilingiie sangre
bill (bil )
n cuenta /; v facturar bless (bless v *bendecir )

billiards (6//-yods
#
)
pi billar m blessing (b/e- ssing n bendicion f )

bind (baind v atar )


blind (blaind n persiana /; adj ciego;
)

binding (ba/A7-ding n atadura f )


v *cegar
binoculars (bi-no-kyb-los pi prismati- )
blister (b//-sstd )
n ampolla f
cos mpl gemelos mpl ;
blizzard (bli- sod )
n ventisca /
biology (bai-o-lo-d 3 n biologia f i
)
block (blok v *obstruir, bloquear n
) ;

birch (booch n abedul )


m bloque m
- of flats casa de pisos
;

bird (bood n pajaro )


m blonde (blond n rubia f )

Biro (ba/-rou n boligrafo ) m blood (blad n sangre /; - pressure


)

birth (booz n nacimiento ) m tension arterial


1 ; ;

blood-poisoning 200 bow


blood-poisoning (b/ab-poi-so-ning n ) m
septicemia / bookseller (buk-sse-\o )
n librero m
blood-vessel (b/ab-ve- ssol )
n vaso bookstand ( bo/r-sst$nd )
n puesto de
sanguineo libros
blot (blot )
n borron m ;
mancha /; bookstore buk- sstoo n libreria / ( )

blotting paper papel secante boot (buut n bota /; portaequipajes )

blouse (blaus) n blusa/ m


blow (blou )
n golpe m ;
rafaga / booth (buud n puesto m cabina / ) ;

*blow(blou) vsoplar border boo-do n frontera /; borde


(
)

blow-out b/oo-aut n reventon


( )
m m
blue (bluu adj azul; deprimido
)
bore (boo) vaburrir; taladrar; n
1

blunt (blant adj desafilado; obtuso )


pelmazo m
blush (blaf v ruborizarse )
bore 2 (boo) v(p bear)
board (bood n tabla /; tablero )
m ;
boring (boo-ring adj aburrido )

pension /; consejo — and lodg- m ;


born (boon adj nacido )

ing pension completa borrow bo - rou v tomar prestado


( )

boarder {boo-bo n huesped )


m tomar
boarding-house (boo-ding-hauss n )
bosom bo som n pecho ( seno )
m ; m
pension / boss (boss n jefe m, patron )
m
boarding-school (boo-ding-sskuul n )
botany (bo-to-ni n botanica / )

intemado m both (bouz adj ambos both and ) ;


. . .

boast (bousst v presumir )


tanto . . . como
boat (bout 1 barco /n, barca /
)
bother bo-6o ( )
v fastidiar, molestar
body bo-di n cuerpo
( )
m *esforzarse ;
n molestia f
bodyguard (bo-di-ghaad n guardia )
bottle bo-tol (
)
n botella /; - opener
personal destapador de botellas hot-water ;

bog (bogh n pantano )


m ~ calorifero m
boil (boil v *hervir; n forunculo
)
m bottleneck (bo- tol-nek n cuello de )

bold (bould adj audaz; impertinente,


)
botella
descarado bottom (bo-tom n fondo )
m ;
trasero
Bolivia (bo-//-vi-6 )
Bolivia f m ;
adj inferior
Bolivian (bo-//-vi-dn )
adj boliviano bough (bau n rama f )

bolt (boult )
n cerrojo m ;
pemo m bought (boot v (p, pp buy) )

bomb (bom n bomba ) /; v bombar- boulder (boul-6o )


n pena f
dear bound (baund )
n frontera /; *be - to
bond (bond )
n obligacion / deber de; ~ for camino de
bone (boun )
n hueso m espina ; /; v boundary (baoo-do-ri )
n limite m ;

deshuesar frontera /
bonnet (bo-nit n capo m )
bouquet (bu-/re/) n ramo m
book (buk n libro )
v reservar; m ;
ins- bourgeois (bo 6 -3 u aa adj burgues )

cribir, registrar boutique (bu -tiik) n boutique f


booking (bo-king n reservacion ) /, re- bow (bau v inclinar
1
)

serva / bow 2 (bou n arco m - ) ;


tie corbata
bookmaker (bo/r-mei-ko )
n corredor de lazo, corbatin m
bowels 201 broken

bowels (bau°ls) p/intestinos mpl breast (bresst n seno )


m
bowl (boul n tazon m )
breaststroke (bresst-sstrouk n braza f )

bowling (bow-ling n bowling m. jue- )


breath (brez n aliento aire )
m ;
m
go de bolos; - alley bolera f breathe (briid v respirar )

box 1 (bokss) vboxear; boxing match breathing (brii-6 ing n respiracion / )

combate de boxeo breed (briid n raza /; especie f


)

box 2 (bokss) n caja / 'breed (briid) rrecriar


box-office {bokss-o-i\ss n taquilla f )
breeze (briis) n brisa f
boy (boi n muchacho
)
chico /n, m ;
brew (bruu )
v fabricar cerveza
mozo m
sirviente - scout ex-
; m ;
brewery {bruu-6-ri )
n cerveceria /
plorador m bribe (braib) rsobomar
bra (braa n sujetador )
sosten m , m bribery (brai-bo-n n soborno )
m
bracelet {breiss-Ux n pulsera / )
brick (brik )
n ladrillo m
braces brei- ssis pi tirantes mpl
( )
bricklayer {brik-\e\ 6 )
n albanil m
brain (brein n cerebro inteligen-
)
m ;
bride (braid )
n novia /
cia / bridegroom {braid- ghruum )
n novio m
brain-wave (bre/o- u eiv n ocurrencia / )
bridge (brid 3 )
n puente m ;
bridge m
brake (breik n freno - drum )
m ;
brief (briif) adj breve
tambor del freno; ~ lights luces de briefcase {briif- keiss )
n portafolio m
freno briefs (briifss )
pi braga /, calzoncillos
branch (braanch n rama /; sucursal / )
mpl
brand (braend n marca / )
bright (brait )
adj claro; reluciente;
brand-new ( braend -nyww) adj flamante listo
brass (braass n laton cobre )
m ;
m ,
brill (bril )
n rodaballo m
cobre amarillo; ~ band n charanga brilliant {bril- yont )
adj brillante
f brim (brim) n borde m
brassiere (brae-s\ 6 )
n sujetador m, 'bring (bring - back *de-
)
v*traer;
sosten m volver; - upeducar; *introducir,
brassware (braass^e 6 n cobres mpl )
levantar
brave (breiv adj valiente ) brisk (brissk) adj vivo
Brazil (bro-s/7) Brasil m Britain {bri-xon Inglaterra f
Brazilian (br6-s//-yon )
adj brasileno British (bri-tif )
adj britanico
breach (briich n brecha / )
Briton {bri-xon )
n britanico m ;
ingles
bread (bred n pan wholemeal ~)
m ; m
pan integral broad (brood )
adj ancho; amplio; ge-
breadth (bredz n ancho )
m neral
break (breik n fractura /; descanso ) broadcast {brood- kaasst n transmi- )

m sion /
*
break (breik )
v *quebrar, quebran- '
broadcast brood- kaasst v emitir ( )

tar ;
- down averiarse ;
analizar brochure {brou-\u 6 n folleto )
m
breakdown (6re/7r-daun )
n averia /; broke (brouk) v(p break)
1

descompostura fMe broke 2 (brouk adj arruinado )

breakfast brek-iossx n desayuno


( ) m broken (brou- kon adj (pp break) )

bream (bnim n (pi ~) brema f ) estropeado, roto


broker 202 buy

broker (brou- ko n corrector )


w bun (ban n bollo/n )

bronchitis (brong- kai -tiss )


n bronqui- bunch (banch n ramo m grupo m ) ;

tis/ bundle (ban-6o\ n paquete m v ) ;

bronze (brons )
n bronce m ;
adj de atar, liar
bronce bunk (bangk n camastro m )

brooch (brouch n broche )


m buoy (boi n boya f )

brook (bruk n arroyo )


m burden (boo- don n peso m )

broom (bruum ) n escoba f bureau (byu°- rou n )


(pi ~x, ~s) escri-
brothel (bro- zol n burdel )
m torio m nAm comoda / ;

brother (bra-6o n hermano )


m bureaucracy (byu 6 -ro-kro-ssi n buro- )

brother-in-law (bra-borin-loo )
n (pi cracia f
brothers-) cuhado m burglar (6od-ghl6 n ladron )
m
brought v (p, pp bring)(broot )
burgle (bod-ghol ) v robar
brown (braun ) adj moreno burial (6e-ri-ol )
n entierro m
bruise (bruus) n moreton m, magulla- burn (boon n quemadura / )

dura /; vmagullar *burn (boon v quemar; pegarse )

brunette (bruu- net) n morena f 'burst (boosst) v*reventar; *quebrar


brush (braj n cepillo brocha /; v )
m ;
bury (be- ri ) v *enterrar
sacar brillo, cepillar bus (bass n autobus )
m
brutal (bruu-xo adj brutal I
)
bush (bu \) n matorral m
bubble (ba - bol n burbuja / )
business (bis-ndss n negocios mpi )

bucket 6a-kit n balde


( )
m comercio empresa negocio m ;
m ;

buckle ba-kol n hebilla f


( )
ocupacion /; asunto - hours m ;

bud (bad n capullo )


m horas habiles, horas de oficina - ;

budget ba-dyx n presupuesto


( )
m trip viaje de negocios; on - por
buffet bu- fei n buffet
( )
m asuntos de negocio
bug (bagh n chinche /; escarabajo )
business-like (b/s-niss-laik adj practi- )

m nAm insecto m
;
co
*
build (bild K*construir )
businessman (b/s-noss-mon n (pi )

building [bit-ding n edificio )


m -men) hombre de negocios
bulb (balb )
n bulbo m ;
light - bom- bust (basst n busto m )

billa /; foco mMe bustle ba-sso\ n agitacion f


( )

Bulgaria {ba\-ghe°-u-b Bulgaria f )


busy (bi- si adj ocupado; concurrido,
)

Bulgarian {ba\-ghe° -x\-on adj bulgaro )


atareado
bulk (balk n bulto mayoria f )
m ;
but (bat conj mas; pero; prep menos
)

bulky bal-k\ adj voluminoso


( )
butcher bu-cho n carnicero
( )
m
bull (bul )
n toro m butter (ba-xo n mantequilla f )

bullet (bu-\\x n bala f )


butterfly (ba-to-flai n mariposa f - ) \

bullfight n corrida de toros


(bu/-fait )
stroke braza de mariposa
bullring (bul- ring n plaza de toros )
buttock (ba-tok n nalga )
m
bump (bamp) v topetar; chocar; *dar button ba-xon n boton
(
v abro- )
m ;

golpes ;
n golpe m, topeton m char
bumper (bam- po n parachoques )
m buttonhole (ba-ton-houl n ojal )
m
bumpy (
bam- pi adj lleno de baches )
’buy (bai )
vcomprar; *adquirir
buyer 203 capacity

buyer (bai-o n comprador )


m camel {kae- mol )
n camello m
by bai prep por con cerca de
( ) ; ;
cameo (kae-rm-ou n (pi ~s) camafeo
)

by-pass (ba/ paass n cinturon )


m ;
v m
rodear camera (kae-mo-ro n camara fotogra- )

fica; camara /; ~ shop negocio fo-

c tografico
camp (kaemp n campamento m v
) ;

acampar
cab(kaeb) n taxi m campaign (kaem -pein) n campana /
cabaret (kae- bo-rei )
n cabaret m camp-bed (kaemp- bed) n catre de
cabbage (ta?-bid3 )
n col m campana, cama de tijera
cab-driver (teeb-drai -vo n taxista )
m camper (kaem-pd n acampador m )

cabin (tee-bin n cabina /; cabana / )


camping (kaem- ping n camping m ) ;

cabinet (/ra?-bi-not n gabinete )


m - site camping m, lugar de cam-
cable (kei- bol n cable cablegrama )
m ;
ping
m\ v cablegrafiar camshaft (teem-Jaaft n arbol de levas )

cafe kae- fei n bar


( )
m can (kaen n lata /; - opener abrela-
)

cafeteria (kae-fo-r/^-ri-d n cafeteria / )


tas m
caffeine (tee-fi in )
n cafeina / *can (kaen) v *poder
cage (keid3) n jaula/ Canada (/ra?-no-d6 Canada m )

cake (keik ) n pastel m ;


pasteleria /, Canadian (ko-ne/-di-6n adj canadien- )

tarta /, dulces se
calamity (kd-/a?-md-ti )
n desastre m, canal (ko-nael) n canal m
catastrofe / canary (ko-ne°-n n canario )
m
calcium (
tee/-ssi-om ) n calcio m cancel (^-ssol ) vcancelar; anular
calculate (
tee/-kyu-leit )
v calcular cancellation kaen -sso-/e/ -Jon n can-
(
)

calculation (kael-kyu-/e/-J6n )
n calculo celacion /
m cancer (kaen-sso ) n cancer m
calculator (tea-?/-kyu-lei-to) n calcula- candelabrum (kaen-do-/aa-brom )
n (pi
doraf -bra) candelabro m
calendar (tee-lon-do ) n calendario m candidate (kaen-di-dot) n candidato
calf (kaaf )
n m (pi calves) temero ;
m, interesado m
pantorrilla /; - skin becerro m candle (kaen-6o\ )
n candela f
call (kool v llamar n llamada /; visi-
) ; candy (kaen-6 i
)
nAm bombon m ;
#
ta /; be called llamarse; ~ names dulces, golosinas
insultar; ~ on visitar; - up Am te- cane (kein )
n cana /; baston m
lefonear canister (tee-ni-sstd )
n caja metalica,
n callo m
callus [kae-Y6s&) lata /
calm (kaam adj tranquilo; )
- down canoe (ko-nuu) n canoa /
calmar canteen (kaen -tiin) n cantina /
calorie (^ce-ld-ri )
n caloria / canvas kaen-M oss n Iona f
( )

Calvinism (tee/-vi-ni-som )
n calvinis- cap (kaep n gorra /, gorro m
)

mo m capable (kei- po-bbl adj capaz )

came (keim )
v (p come) capacity (ko-pae-sso-ti n capacidad )
; ;

cape 204 catastrophe

/; potencia /; competencia / carpenter (kaa-pm -to n carpintero )


m
cape (keip ) n capa /; cabo m carpet (/raa-pit n alfombra / )

capital (te?-pi-tol )
n capital /; capital carriage (kae-ndi n vagon coche ) m ;

m ;
adj importante, capital ;
— let- /77, carruaje m
mayuscula / carriageway u
ter (/ra?-rid3- ei )
n calzada f
capitalism (te?-pi-to-li-som n capita- )
carrot (kaa-rbx )
n zanahoria f
lismo m carry (kaa-n v'llevar; *conducir; - )

capitulation (ko-pi-tyu-/e/-Jon n capi- )


on continuar *proseguir — out ; ;

tulation / realizar
capsule [kaep - ssyuul n capsula / )
carry-cot (kae- ri-kot )
n cuna de viaje
captain (teep-tin n capitan co- )
m ;
cart (kaat )
n carro m
mandante m cartilage (/raa-ti-lid3 )
n cartilago m
capture [kaep -chov coger preso, cap- )
carton tea-ton 77 caja de carton
( )

turar conquistar n captura /; con-


; ;
carton m
quista f cartoon (kaa -tuun) n dibujos anima-
car (kaa )
n coche m ;
carro mMe ~ ;
dos
hire alquiler de coches ;
- park par- cartridge (tea-trid3 n cartucho )
m
que de estacionamiento carve (kaav v trinchar; entallar, ta-
)

carafe (kb- reef) n garrafa / llar


caramel (tee-ro-mol )
n caramelo m carving (tea-ving n talla f )

carat (tee-rot )
n quilate m case (keiss n caso causa /; valija
)
m ;

caravan (£a?-r6-vaen )
n caravana /; /; estuche attache - portafolio m ;

carro de gitanos 777 in - si in - of en caso de


; ;

carburettor (kaa-bya-re-to )
n carbura- cash (kae[) 77 dinero contante, efectivo
dor727 777; vcobrar,*hacer efectivo;

card (kaad )
n taijeta /; taijeta postal ~ dispenser cajero automatico
cardboard (kaad- bood n carton )
m ;
cashier (kae -// 6 n cajero cajera f )
m ;

adj de carton cashmere (kae/- mi


6
)
n casimir m
cardigan (tea-di-ghon n chaqueta f )
casino (ko-ss/V-nou) n casino m
cardinal (kaa- 6 -nol n cardenal \
)
m ;
cask (kaassk n barril 777 tonel ) , m
adj cardinal, principal cast (kaasst n echada f )

care (ke 6
n cuidado
)
~ about m ;
'cast (kaasst v lanzar; cast iron hie- )

preocuparse de ~ for gustar ;


rro fundido
*take ~ of cuidar de castle tea-ssol n castillo
( )
m
career ko-ri° n carrera f
( )
casual (kae-yj-b\ adj informal de pa- ) ;

carefree (ke°-U\\ adj despreocupado )


so, por casualidad
careful (ke°-\o\ adj cuidadoso v es- )
casualty (te?-3u-ol-ti n victima f )

crupuloso cat (kaet) 77 gato m


careless (ke 6 -loss adj indiferente, ne- )
catacomb (te?-to-koum n catacumba )

gligente f
caretaker (/re^-tei-ko n guardian )
m catalogue (te?-to-logh n catalogo )
m
cargo (kaa- ghou n (pi ~es) carga f )
catarrh (k o-taa) n catarro m
carnival (kaa-r\\-Mb\ )
n carnaval m catastrophe (k 6 7a9 -sstro-fi n catas- -
)

carp (kaap )
n (pi carpa f trofe f
catch 205 charge

'catch (kaech v coger; sorprender)


certain (ssdd-ton )
adj cierto
category (*a?-ti-gho-ri n categoria f )
certificate (sso- r/-fi-kot )
n certificado
cathedral (ko-z/V-drol n catedral f )
m ;
certificacion /, acta /, diploma
catholic ( >ka9-zo-lik ) adj catolico m
cattle (te?-tol )
pi ganado m chain (chein ) n cadena f
caught (koot )
v (p, pp catch) chair (che 6 )
n silla f
cauliflower (/ro-li-flau
6
n coliflor / chairman (c/7 e
d -mon n (pi -men) pre-
) )

cause (koos) vcausar; provocar; n sidente m


causa /; motivo - to *hacer m ;
chalet (/a?-lei n chalet ) m
causeway (*oos- u ei n calzada / )
chalk (chook) n creta /
caution koo-\on ( )
n cautela /; v *ad- challenge (c/)a?-l6nd3) vdesafiar; n
vertir retom
cautious (foo-foss adj prudente )
chamber (cheim- bo n cuarto m )

cave (keiv n cueva /; grieta f


)
chambermaid (c/?e/m-bo-meid n don- )

cavern kae-vo n n cueva /


( )
cella /
caviar (te?-vi-aa )
n caviar m champagne (Jaem-pe/>7 )
n champan m
cavity (tee-vo-ti ) n cavidad / champion (chaem- pyon )
n campeon
cease (ssiiss) v cesar m ;
defensor m
ceiling (ss//-ling )
n cielo raso chance (chaanss n azar m oportuni- ) ;

celebrate (sse-li-breit v celebrar )


dad /, ocasion /; riesgo m suerte :

celebration (sse-li-6re/-J6n n celebra- ) /; by - por casualidad


cion f change (cheind3 v modificar. cam- )

celebrity (ssi-/e-bro-ti n celebridad f )


biar mudarse *hacer trasbordo n
;
; ;

celery (sse- 16 -ri n apio ) m modificacion /, cambio m moneda :

celibacy (sse-li-bo-ssi n celibato )


m /
cell (ssel n celda f
) channel (cha9-no n canal Eng- \
)
m ;

cellar (sse-lo n sotano )


m lish Channel Canal de la Mancha
cellophane n celofan
(sse- 16 -fein )
m chaos kei-oss n caos
( )
m
cement n cemento
{ss\-ment) m chaotic (kei-o-tik ) adj caotico
cemetery (sse-mi-tri n cementerio m ) chap (chaep )
n hombre m
censorship (ssen-sso-fip n censura f )
chapel {chae-po\ n iglesia /, capilla / )

centigrade (ssen-ti-ghreid )
adj centi- chaplain (c/ «-plin n capellan7
) m
grado character (kae-rok-tb n caracter )
m
centimetre (ssen-ti-mii-to )
n centime- characteristic (kae-r6k-to-r/-sstik )
adj
tro m tipico, caracteristico ;
n caracteristi-
central (sse^-trol )
adj central :
- ca /; rasgo caracteristico
heating calefaccion central: - sta- characterize (/rcP-rok-to-rais) vcarac-
tion estacion central terizar
centralize (ssen-\rb-\a\s) v centralizar n carbon de lena
charcoal [chaa- koul )

centre ssen-to n centro


(
) m charge (chaad3 v *pedir cargar; ) ;

century (ssen-cho-ri n siglo ) m acusar n precio carga /; acusa-


; m ;

ceramics (ssi-ra?-mikss pi ceramica f )


cion /; - plate Am taijeta de credi-
ceremony (sse-ro-mo-ni n ceremonia ) to: free of - gratuito; in - of en-
f cargadode; *
take - of encargarse
charity 206 choir

de chequered (che-kdd ~adj a cuadros, )

n caridad /
charity {chae- ro-ti )
cuadriculado
charm (chaam n encanto m amuleto ) ;
cherry (che-r\ n cereza f )

m chess (chess n ajedrez )


m
charming (chaa-m\ng adj encantador )
chest (chesst n pecho area /;)
m ;
-
chart (chaat n tabla /; grafico m
) ;
of drawers comoda f
carta marina conversion - tabla ;
chestnut (chess-na\) n castana f
de conversion chew (chuu )
v masticar
chase (cheiss v cazar expulsar, ahu-
) ;
chewing-gum (c/?ui/-ing-gham )
n go-
yentar n caza /
;
made mascar, chicle m
chasm [kae- som n grieta / )
chic (Jik) adj elegante
chassis [fae- ssi n (pi -) chasis )
m chicken {chi- kin n polio )
m
chaste (cheisst adj casto ) chickenpox (c/7/-kin-pokss) n varicela
chat (chaet ) v charlar n charla / ;
f
chatterbox (c/?a?-to-bokss) n charlatan chief n jefe m adj principal
(chiif ) ;

m chiefly adv sobre todo


(chiif-\\)

chauffeur n chofer
(fou-fo )
m chieftain chiif-x on n jefe m
{ )

cheap adj barato economico


(chiip ) ;
chilblain (chil-b\e\n n sabanon m )

cheat (chiit v enganar estafar


) ;
child (chaild n (pi children) nino m
)

check (chek v controlar, verificar n


) ;
childbirth {chaild- booz n par to m )

escaque m
nAm cuenta /; cheque
;
childhood {chaild- hud n infancia f )

m check! yaque! - in inscribir-


; ;
Chile {chi- li )
Chile m
se - out *despedirse
;
Chilean (c/7/ li on )
adj chileno
check-book {chek-buk )
nAm talona- chill (chil )
n escalofrio m
rio m chilly {chi- li )
adj fresco
checkerboard (che- ko-bood )
nAm ta- chimes (chaims pi carillon m )

blero de ajedrez chimney {chim- ni n chimenea f )

checkroom (c/?efc-ruum )
nAm guarda- chin (chin n barbilla f
)

rropa m China {chai-no China f )

check-up (c/7e-kap) n reconocimiento china (chai -no n porcelana f )

m Chinese (chai -niis) adj chino


cheek (chiik n mejilla f )
chink (chingk n hendidura / )

cheek-bone [chiik- boun n pomulo m )


chip (chip n astilla /; ficha f v cor-
) ;

cheer (chi 6 v aclamar; - up alegrar


)
tar, astillar; chips patatas fritas
cheerful [chi°-\'6\ )
adj alegre chiropodist (ki-ro-po-disst )
n pedicuro
cheese (chiis )
n queso m m
chef Jef n jefe de cocina
( )
chisel (c/)/-sdl )
n cincel m
chemical (/re-mi-kol adj quimico )
chives (chaivs pi cebollino )
m
chemist (^e-misst n farmaceutico )
m ;
chlorine (kloo-rnn n cloro )
m
chemist's farmacia /; drogueria f chocolate (cho-k\o\ n chocolate )
m ;

chemistry (te-mi-sstri n quimica f )


bombon m
cheque (chek n cheque )
m choice (choiss )
n eleccion f seleccion ;

cheque-book {chek-buk )
n talonario f
m choir (k u ai 6 )
n coro m
choke 207 cloak

choke (chouk v sofocarse estrangu-


) ; civic (ss/-vik adj dvico )

lar n starter m
;
civil (ss/ vol adj civil cortes - law
) ; ;

'choose (chuus v escoger )


derecho civil; - servant funciona-
chop (chop n chuleta f v tajar
) \ rio m
Christ (kraisst) CristO civilian (ssi-v//-yon ) adj civil; n paisa-
christen (kri-sson v bautizar )
no m
christening (*r/-ssd-ning n bautizo ) m civilization (ssi-v6-lai-se/-fon ) n civili-

Christian (/r/vss-chon ) adj cristiano; - zacion f


name nombre de pila civilized (ss/-vo- laisd adj civilizado )

Christmas knss-moss Navidad f


(
claim (kleim v reivindicar. reclamar )

chromium (krou-m\-6m ) n cromo m afirmar n reivindicacion /. preten-


;

chronic (/rro-mk adj cronico )


sion /
chronological (kro-no-/o-d 3 i-kol adj )
clamp (klaemp n mordaza /; grapa f )

cronologico clap(klaep) vaplaudir


chuckle (cha-ko\ v *reirse entre dien- )
clarify (/r/«-ri-fai v aclarar. clarificar )

tes class (klaass) n clase f


chunk (changk )
n trozo m classical (^/a9-ssi-kol adj clasico )

church (chooch n iglesia f )


classify ( /c/a?-ssi-fai )
v clasificar
churchyard {chddch-yaad n cemente- )
class-mate ()t/aass-meit) n companero
rio m de clase
cigar (ss\-ghaa) n puro m ;
- shop classroom (/r/aass-ruum n clase / )

estanco m clause (kloos n clausula f )

cigarette (ssi-ghd-rer) n cigarrillo m : claw(kloo) n garra f


- tobacco picadura / clay (klei n arcilla f
)

cigarette-case (ssi-gho-ref-keiss) n pi- clean (kliin adj puro, limpio; v lim-


)

tillera / piar
cigarette-holder (ssi-gho-ref-houl-do cleaning (Ar///-ning n limpieza /; )
-
n boquilla / fluid quitamanchas m
cigarette-lighter (ssi-gho-ref-lai-to n )
clear (kli 5 adj claro; v limpiar
)

encendedor m clearing {kli6 -ring ) n claro m


cinema (ss/-n6-mo) n cinematografo cleft (kleft )
n grieta f
m clergyman (/r/dd-d3i-m6n )
n (pi -men)
cinnamon (ss/-no-m6n )
n canela / pastor m
clerigo ; m
circle (ssdo-kol n drculo ) m ;
balcon clerk (klaak n empleado de oficina.
)

m ; v rodear. circundar oficinista m ; escribano m ; secreta-


circulation (ss66-kyu-/e/-J6n ) n circu- rio m
lacion /; circulacion de la sangre clever (kle-vd )
adj inteligente; astuto,
circumstance (ssod-kom-sstaenss n ) listo
circunstancia f client ( klai-onx n cliente m )

circus (ssdo-koss n circo ) m cliff (klif n acantilado m farallon


) , m
citizen (ss/-ti-s6n n ciudadano m ) climate [klai -mit n clima m )

citizenship (ss/ ti-son-fip) n ciudada- climb (klaim v trepar; n subida f )

nia f clinic (/r//-nik n clinica / )

city ss/-ti n ciudad f


(
) cloak (klouk n capa f )
. ;

cloakroom 208 combine


cloakroom (klouk- ruum )
n guardarro- cognac (to-nyaek n conac m )

pa m coherence (kou-/7/ d -ronss) n coheren-


clock (klok )
n reloj m ;
at . . . o'clock cia /
a las . . coin (koin n moneda f
)

cloister (k/oi-ssxd )
n convento m coincide (kou-in -ssaid) vcoincidir
close 1 (klous v *cerrar )
cold (kould adj frio; n frio
) res- m ;

close 2 (klouss adj cercano )


friado m
catch a - resfriarse
;

closet (k/o- sit n armario )


m collapse (ko -laepss) v desplomarse,
cloth (kloz n tela /; pano )
m derrumbarse
clothes (klouds pi ropa ) /, vestidos collar (ko-\6 )
n collar m ; cuello m ;
-
mpl stud boton del cuello
clothes-brush (klouds- braf) n cepillo collarbone (^ro-lo-boun ) n clavicula f
de la ropa colleague (/ro-liigh n colega )
m
clothing (klou-6\ng n vestido )
m collect (ko -lekt) rjuntar; recoger;
cloud (klaud n nube / )
*hacer una colecta
cloud-burst (klaud-boossx n chapa- )
collection (ko /e/f-fon )
n coleccion /;
rron m recogida f
cloudy klau-6\ adj cubierto, nublado
( )
collective (ko-/e/r-tiv )
adj colectivo
clover (klou-vd n trebol )
m collector (ko /e/r-to )
n coleccionista
clown (klaun n payaso )
m m ;
colector m
club (klab n club )
drculo m, aso- m ;
college (Aro-lid 3 )
n colegio m
ciacion /; porra /, garrote m collide (ko- laid) v chocar
clumsy {klam-s\ adj torpe )
(kd-//- 3 dn n colision f
collision )

clutch (klach n embrague apre- )


m ;
Colombia (kd-/om-bi-d Colombia f )

ton m Colombian (kd-/om-bi-on adj colom- )

coach (kouch n autobus vagon )


m ;
biano
m ;
carroza /; entrenador m colonel (kdd-r\o\ n coronel )
m
coachwork (kouch- 0 66^) n carroceria colony (/ro-ld-ni n colonia / )

/ colour ka-\o n color


(
v colorear
)
m ;

coagulate (kou-a?-ghyu-leit )
v coagu- -film pelicula en colores
larse colourant (te-lo-ront n colorante )
m
coal (koul n carbon m )
colour-blind (/ra-lo-blaind )
adj dalto-
coarse (kooss adj burdo grosero ) ;
niano
coast (kousst n costa / )
coloured (ka-\od )
adj de color
coat (kout n sobretodo m, abrigo m
)
colourful (te-ld-fol )
adj Colorado, lle-

coat-hanger (kout-bseng-o n percha f )


no de color
cobweb (kob- u eb n tela de arana )
column (/ro-ldm n columna f )

cocaine [kou-kein) n cocaina f coma (kou- mo n coma m )

cock(kok) n gallo m comb (koum v peinar; n peine


)
m
cocktail (kok- teil n coctel m )
combat (fom-baet )
n lucha /*, combate
coconut (kou- ko-nat n coco m )
m\ vcombatir
cod (kod n (pi ~) bacalao m
)
combination (kom-bi-A7e/-Jdn n com- )

code (koud n codigo m )


binacion f
coffee ko-h n cafe m
( )
combine (kom-da/>7) vcombinar; unir
come 209 compliment

*come (kam )
v *venir ;
~ across *en- community (ko-myuu-no-W )
n socie-
contrar ; hallar dad /, vecindario m
comedian (kd-m/V-di-on n comediante )
commuter (ko- myuu-xo n suburbano )

m comico m
; m
comedy (*o-md-di n comedia /; mu- ) compact (/rom-paekt adj compacto )

sical - comedia musical compact disc (Aom-paekt dissk) n


comfort (kam-iox n comodidad ) /, disco compacto m; — player
confort m ;
consuelo m ;
v *conso- reproductor de discos compac-
lar tos
comfortable kam -f o -to -bo ( I )
adj con- companion (kdm-pa?-nydn )
n compa-
fortable nero m
comic (A-o-mik adj comico )
company (kam-po-ri\ )
n compania /;
comics Ao-mikss pi tebeo m
(
)
sociedad /
coming (/ra-ming n llegada / )
comparative (kdm-pa?-rd-tiv )
adj rela-
comma (/ro-mo n coma / )
tivo
command (ko -maand) Kmandar; n compare (kom-pe d
v comparar)

orden f comparison (kdm-p«-ri-ssdn n com- )

commander (ko-maa^-do n coman- )


paracion /
dante m compartment (kdm-paaf-mont) n
commemoration (kd-me-md-re/-fdn )
n compartimento m
conmemoracion / compass (/ram-poss n brujula / )

commence (ko-me/7ss) v *comenzar compel (kom-pe/) Kcompeler


comment (/ro-ment n comentario m ) ;
compensate (/rom-pon-sseit v com- )

v comentar pensar
commerce (fo-mdoss )
n comercio m compensation (kom-pdn-sse/-Jdn n )

commercial (kd-mdo-Jdl adj comer- )


compensacion /; indemnizacion /
cial n anuncio publicitario — law
; ;
compete (kdm-p//r) K*competir
derecho comercial competition (kom-pd-r/'-fon n concur- )

commission (ko-mZ-Jon )
n comision / so m competencia /
;

commit (ko-m/r) v confiar, entregar; competitor (kdm-pe-ti-tor) n competi-


cometer dorm
committee (kd-m/-ti )
n comision /, compile (kdm-pa/7) v compilar
comite m complain (kdm-p/e/>?) v quejarse
common (/ro-mon )
adj comun ;
usual complaint (kom -pleint) n queja /
ordinario complete (kdm-p///r) adj completo; v
commune (fo-myuun n comuna / ) completar
communicate (kd-m^-ni-keit v co- ) completely (kdm-p///Mi adv entera- )

municar mente, totalmente, completamente


communication (kd-myuu-ni-/re/-|dn complex (fom-plekss n complejo )
m ;

n comunicacion / adj complejo


communique (ko- myuu-ri\-ke\ n co- ) complexion (kom-p/e/r-fon n tez / )

municado m complicated (fom-pli-kei-tid adj com- )

communism (/ro-myu-ni-sdm n comu- )


plicado
nismo m compliment (fom-pli-mont) n cumpli-
compose 210 connection

miento/77; v cumplimentar concussion (kong /ra-fon )


77 conmo-
compose (kom-potys) v *componer cion cerebral
composer (kom-pou-so n compositor ) condemn (kon-dem) v condenar
m condition (kdn-tf/-Jdn n condicion /; )

composition (kom-po-s/ fon )


n com- estado m
circunstancia f ;

position / conditional (kdn-c//-fd-ndl adj condi- )

comprehensive (kom-pri-/?a/?-ssiv ) adj cional


extenso conditioner (kdn-d/- Jo-no) n suavi-
comprise (kom-pra/s) ycomprender zante de cabello m
compromise (kom-pro-mais) 77 com- condom (kon-dom) n preservativo m
promiso m conduct (kon-dakt) n conducta f
compulsory (kdm-pa/-ss 6 -ri adj obli- )
conductor (kon-c/ak-to 77 cobrador
)

gatorio 777 ; director m ; conductor niMe


computer (kdm-pKu-to) n ordenador conference (kon-fo-ronss) n conferen-
m cia f
comrade (kom-reid )
n camarada m confess kon -fess) v*reconocer;
(

conceal (kon-ss///) v'disimular *confesarse ;


profesar
conceited (kdn-ss/7-tid adj presuntuo- )
confession (kon- 7e-J 6 n 77 confesion f )

so confidence (kon-fi-donss n confianza )

conceive (kon-ss/>V) v *concebir, *en- /


tender imaginar
;
confident (kon-fi-dont adj lleno de )

concentrate (kon -sson-treit )


v concen- confianza
trarse confidential (kon-fi-c/an-fol )
adj confi-
concentration (kon-ssdn-fre/-fdn )
n dencial
concentracion f confirm (kon -fdom) v confirmar
concern (kon-ssoon) v *concernir, confirmation (kon-fo-ma/ Jon n con- )

ataner; n preocupacion /; asunto firmacion f


777 empresa /, consorcio m
;
confiscate (kon fi-sskeit v embargar, )

concerned kon-ssoond adj preocu-


( )
confiscar
pado; interesado conflict (kon-flikt )
77 conflicto m
concerning (kdn-ssdd-ning prep en lo )
confuse (kon- fyuus) vconfundir;
que se refiere a, concemiente a confused adj confuso
concert kon-ssox n concierto m -
( ) ;
confusion (kon -fyuu-ion n confusion )

hall salade conciertos f


concession (kdn-sse-Jdn n concesion )
congratulate (kong-p/ Aa?-chu-leit 7
)
v
f felicitar
concierge (kof^-ssi-e d j) n conserje m congratulation (kong-ghraB-chu -lei-
concise (kon -ssaiss) adj conciso fon )
77 felicitacion f
conclusion (kdng-/r/i7 i7 3 dn n conclu-
-
)
congregation (kong-ghri-pda/ fon )
77

sion f comunidad /, congregacion f


concrete kong-kuw adj concreto n
( ) ;
congress (konp-ghress n congreso )
m
hormigon m connect ko -nakr) v conectar
(

concurrence (kong-^a-ronss) n coinci- connection (ko-nek /on n relacidn f ) ;

dencia f conexion f enlace m \


connoisseur 211 contract

connoisseur (ko-no-ssod) n perito m construct (kon-ssr^r) v *construir;


connotation (ko- no -re/ -Jon n conno )
edificar
tacion / construction (kon-ssr/a/r-Jon )
n cons-
conquer kong-ko
( )
v conquistar ven- ;
truccion /; edificio m
eer consul (kon-ssol ) n consul m
conqueror (kong-ko-ro )
n conquista- consulate (fo/7-ssyu-ldt) n consulado
dor m m
conquest (kong-k u ess\ n conquista / )
consult (kon -ssalt) v consultar
conscience (/ro/7 -Jonss n conciencia / )
consultation (kon-ssol-fe/'-Jon n con- )

conscious (kon-\oss adj consciente )


sulta /; - hours n horas de consul-
consciousness fon-Joss-noss n con-
( )
ta
ciencia / consumer (kon- ssyuu-md n consumi- )

conscript (/ron-sskript )
n quinto m dor m
consent (kon-ssent) v *consentir; n contact (kon- taekt n contacto v
)
m ;

consentimiento m *ponerse en contacto con ~ lenses ;

u
consequence (fo/7-ssi-k onss) n con- lentillas fpl
secuencia / contagious (kon-re/-d36ss )
adj conta-
u
consequently (£on-ssi-k ont-li )
adv gioso
por consiguiente contain (kon-re/>?) v *contener; com-
conservative (kdn-ssdd-vo-tiv) adj prender
conservador container (k6n-re/-nd n receptaculo )

consider kon-ss/-d6 v considerar


(
)
mcontenedor
;
m
opinar contemporary (kon-rem-po-ro-ri adj )

considerable (k6n-ss/-d6-r6-bol adj )


contemporaneo de entonces n ; ;

considerable ;
importante, notable contemporaneo m
considerate (kon-ss/-d6-rdt) adj consi- contempt kon- tempt) n desprecio m
(
,

derado menosprecio m
consideration (kon-ssi-do-reZ-fon n )
content (kon-re^r) adj contento
consideracion /; atencion / contents (kon-xentss pi contenido )
m
considering (kon-s5/-d6-ring prep )
contest (kon-xessx n lucha /; concur-
)

considerando so m
consignment (kon-ssa/d-mont )
n en- continent (
kon-\\-ndn\ )
n continente
vio m m
consist of (kon -ssisst) constar de continental (kon-ti-nen-tol )
adj conti-
conspire (kon -sspai°) vconspirar nental
constant (kon- sstont adj constante )
continual (kdn-r/-nyu-6l )
adj continuo
constipated (ton-ssti-pei-tid adj )
continue (kon-r/'-nyuu )
vcontinuar;
estrenido *proseguir, durar
constipation (kon-ssti-pe/-Jon )
n estre- continuous (kon-r/-nyu-6ss )
adj conti-
iiimiento m nuo, ininterrumpido
constituency (k6n-ssr/-chu-on-ssi )
n contour (kon- tu 6 n contorno
)
m
distrito electoral contraceptive (kon-tro-ssep-tiv) n an-
constitution (kon-ssti- tyuu-\on )
n ticonceptivo m
constitucion / contract 1 (kon- traekt n contrato )
m
;

contract 212 cosmetics

contract 2 (kon- traekt) v atrapar cooperativo cooperador ; ;


n coope-
contractor (kon- traek-xd n contratista )
rativa /
m co-ordinate (kou-oo-di-neit) vcoordi-
contradict (kon-trd-cMf) v *contrade- nar
cir co-ordination (kou-oo-di-ne/-Jdn n )

contradictory (kon-tro-tf/Zr-to-ri )
adj coordinacion /
contradictorio copper (Zro-po n cobre )
m
contrary (kon-\rd-r\ ) n contrario m ;
copy (fo-pi n copia /; ejemplar )
v m ;

adj contrario on the ~ al contrario


;
copiar; imitar; carbon ~ copia f
contrast Zron -traasst n contraste
(
)
m ;
coral (fo-rol )
n coral m
diferencia / cord (kood n cuerda ) /; cordon m
contribution (kon-tri-dyuty-fon )
n con- cordial (foo-di-ol )
adj cordial
tribution / corduroy (foo-dd-roi ) n pana /
control (kon -troul) n control m ;
v core koo ) n nucleo
(
corazon m ;
m
controlar cork (kook n corcho tapon )
m ;
m
controversial (kon-trd-vdo-Jdl )
adj corkscrew (
kook-sskTuu )
n sacacor-
controvertido, controvertible chos mpl
convenience (kon-wV-nyonss) n como- corn (koon n grano ) m ;
cereales mpl ,

didad / trigo m ;
callo m ;
~~ on the cob
convenient (kdn-wV-nydnt adj como- )
maiz en la mazorca
do adecuado, conveniente
;
corner koo- no n esquina f
( )

convent kon-\/6nx n convento m


( )
cornfield (koon-tu\d )
n trigal m
conversation (kon-vd-sse/-Jdn n con- )
corpse koopss n cadaver
( )
m
versation / corpulent (Zroo-pyu-lont adj corpulen- )

convert (kon- voot) v *convertir to grueso, obeso


;

convict 1 (kon- vikt) vconvencer correct (k o-rekt) adj correcto, justo; v


convict 2 (Zro/7-vikt n condenado )
m *corregir
conviction (kon-w/r-fon n convenci- )
correction (kd-reZr-fdn )
n correccion
miento mcondena f
; /; recti ficacion f
convince kon vinss v convencer
(
-
)
correctness (kd-re/rr-ndss) n exactitud
convulsion (kon-i/a/ Jon n convulsion )
f
/ correspond (ko-ri- sspond) vcorres-
cook (kuk )
n cocinero m ;
v cocinar ponderse corresponder ;

guisar, preparar correspondence ko-ri -sspon -donss n ( )

cooker (ku-ko n cocina /; gas ~ co-


)
correspondencia f
cina de gas correspondent (ko-ri- sspon ^ont )
n
cookery-book (Zro-ko-ri-buk n libro )
corresponsal m
de cocina corridor (ko-n-doo n pasillo )
m
cookie (ku- ki nAm bizcocho)
m corrupt (ko- rapt) adj corrupto; v co-
cool (kuul adj fresco; cooling sys-
)
rromper
tem sistema de refrigeracion corruption ko-rap-\on n corrupcidn ( )

co-operation (kou-o-po-re/-J6n n coo- )


/
peracion /; colaboracion f corset ( Zroo-ssit )
n corsd m
co-operative (kou-o-pd-ro-tiv )
adj cosmetics (kos-me-tikss )
pi productos
cost 213 crew

cosmeticos, cosmeticos mpl tapa /; cubierta /; - charge precio


cost (kosst ) a coste precio m ;
m del cubierto
'cost (kosst) v * costar cow (
kau )
n vaca f
cosy kou- si adj intimo, confortable
( )
coward (kau -66 n cobarde )
m
cot (kot nAm cama de tijera
)
cowardly (kau-66-\\ )
adj cobarde
cottage (*o-tid 3 n casa de campo )
cow-hide (kau-ha\6 )
n cuero vacuno
cotton ko - ton n algodon
(
de al- )
m ;
crab (kraeb n cangrejo )
m
godon crack (kraek n crujido )
m ;
hendidura
cotton- woo (ko- ton- u ul I
)
n algodon /; vcrujir; *quebrar, *reventar
m cradle (krei-6o\ )
n cuna /
couch (kauch n divan m )
cramp (kraemp )
n calambre m
cough (kof d tos /; v toser )
crane (krein n grua / )

could (kud) v(p can) crankcase (kraengk- keiss n carter )


m
council (kaun - ssol n consejo )
m crankshaft (kraengk-\aafx n cigiienal )

councillor (kaun-sso-\6 )
n consejero m
m crash (kraej )
n choque m ;
v chocar
counsel (kaun-sso\ n consgo )
m precipitarse ;
- barrier barrera de
counsellor (kaun-sso-\6) n consejero proteccion
m crate (kreit) n caja f
count (kaunt) v *contar; adicionar; crater (krei-xo n crater )
w
*incluir; considerar; m n conde crawl (krool v arrastrarse; )
n crawl m
counter (kaun -to )
n mostrador m ;
craze (kreis) n mania /
barra / crazy (
krei-si )
adj loco
counterfeit (kaun-xo-U\x ) v falsificar creak (kriik) vcrujir
counterfoil (kaun- to-foil n talon ) m cream (kriim )
n crema /; nata /; adj
counterpane (kaun- to-pein n colcha f )
de color crema
countess kaun-x\ss n condesa / ( )
creamy (krii-mi adj cremoso
)

country (kan - tri n pais campo ) m ;


crease (kriiss) v *plegar; n raya /;
m region /; - house quinta /
: pliegue m
countryman (kan-tri-mon n (pi -men) )
create (kri-e/Y) vcrear
compatriota m creature (krii-cho n criatura /; ser )
m
countryside (/fa/?-tri-ssaid n campo ) m credible (kre-6\-bo\ adj verosimil )

county n condado m
(kaun-x\ )
credit (kre-6\x n credito v acredi- )
w ;

couple n pareja /
( te-pol ) tar; - card taijeta de credito
coupon kuu-pon n cupon m
( )
creditor (kre-6\ -to n acreedor )
m
courage te-rid 3 n valor m (
) credulous (kre-6yu- loss adj credulo )

courageous (ko-re/-d 3 oss adj valiente )


creek (kriik n ensenada / )

course kooss n rumbo id plato m


(
) ; ;
'creep (kriip) vgatear
curso m
intensive ~ curso intensi-
;
creepy krii- pi adj lugubre, espeluz-
( )

vo of ~ por supuesto
;
nante
court (koot n tribunal corte / ) m ;
cremate (kri -meit) v incinerar
courteous kdo-x\-6ss adj cortes ( )
cremation (kri-me/-Jon )
n incinera-
cousin ka-son n prima /, primo
( ) m cion /
cover ka-\io v cubrir n refugio
( ) ;
m ;
crew (kruu )
n equipo m
cricket 214 currency

cricket (
n cricquet m grillo m
kri- kit ) ;
crumb (kram n migaja f )

crime n crimen m
(kraim )
crusade (kruu -sseid) n cruzada f
criminal (kri- mi-nol n delincuente m, )
crust (krasst )
n corteza f
criminal m adj criminal - law ; ;
crutch (krach )
n muleta f
derecho penal cry (krai) yllorar; gritar; llamar; n
criminality (kri-mi-/7ce-lo-ti )
n crimina- grito m ; voz f
lidad / crystal (kri- sstol )
n cristal m ; adj de
crimson (krim-son adj carmesi )
cristal
crippled (Ar/'-pold )
adj estropeado Cuba (kyuu- bo Cuba f )

crisis {krai-ssiss )
n f (pi crises) crisis Cuban (kyuu-bon adj cubano )

crisp (krissp )
adj crujiente, quebradi- cube (kyuub n cubo m )

zo cuckoo (ku- kuu n cuclillo m )

critic ( Ar/v-tik )
n critico m cucumber (kyuu-kom-bo n pepino )
m
critical (kri-ti-kol )
adj critico; precario cuddle (te-dol )
v acariciar
criticism (kri- ti-ssi-som )
n critica f cudgel ( te-d 3 bl n garrote ) m
v criticar
criticize (kri- ti-ssais )
cuff (kaf )
n puno m
crochet krou-\e\ v *hacer croche
( )
cuff-links (teMingkss pi gemelos )

crockery (kro-kd-ri n ceramica /, loza )


mplmancuernillas fplMe
;

/ cul-de-sac (^a/-do-ssaek) n callejon sin


crocodile (^ro-ko-dail n cocodrilo )
m salida
crooked (kru-k\6 adj torcido, curvo; )
cultivate (/ra/-ti-veit) vcultivar

deshonesto culture kal-cbo n cultura f


( )

crop (krop n cosecha / )


cultured (kal-chod adj culto )

cross (kross v *atravesar adj enoja-


) ;
cunning (Wa ning adj astuto )

do, enfadado n cruz f ;


cup (kap n taza f copa f
) \

cross-eyed (kross-a\6 adj bizco )


cupboard (/ra-bod n armario )
m
crossing (kro- ssing n travesia /; en- )
curb (koob n bordillo v refrenar
)
m ;

crucijada /; paso paso a nivel m ;


cure (kyu 6 )
v curar; n cura f cura- \

crossroads kross- rouds n cruce ( )


m cion f
crosswalk (/rross- u ook nAm cruce )
curio (kyu° -n-ou )
n (pi -s) curiosidad
para peatones f
crow (krou n corneja f )
curiosity (kyu d -ri-o-ssd-*' )ai curiosi-
crowbar (krou-baa n pie de cabra )
dad f
crowd (kraud )
n masa /, muchedum- curious (/ryt/^-ri-oss) adj curioso
bre f curl (kobl )
v rizar; n rizo m
crowded (krau-6\d )
adj animado; re- curler (koo-\6 )
n rulo m
pleto curling-tongs (/rod ling tongs) pi riza-
crown n corona /; v coronar
(kraun )
dor m
crucifix (kruu-ss\-t\kss) n crucifijo m curly (kdd- adj crespo; chino li
)

crucifixion (kruu-ssi-M-fon n crucifi- )


adjMe
xion f currant (/ta-ront )
n pasa de Corinto;
crucify (tou-ssi-fai )
v crucificar grosella f
cruel (kru d l
)
adj cruel currency (/ra-ron ssi )
n moneda f \

cruise (kruus )
n crucero m foreign - moneda extranjera
current 215 dear

current (ka- ront )


n corriente /; adj dairy (de 6 - ri ) n lecheria f
corriente; alternating - corriente dam (daem n presa /; dique )
m
altema; direct - corriente continua damage (da?-mid 3 )
n peijuicio m ;
v
curry (ka- ri n cari )
m daiiar
curse (kooss) v *maldecir; n maldi- damp (daemp adj humedo mojado ) ;

cion f n humedad /; v *humedecer


curtain (/rod-ton n cortina /; telon )
m dance (daanss v bailar; n bade m )

curve (koov n curva f )


dandelion c/a?/7-di-lai-on n diente de
(
)

curved (koovd adj curvado, encorva- )


leon
do dandruff daen-6to\ n caspa /
( )

cushion (fov-Jon n almohadon )


m Dane (dein n danes )
m
custodian (ka-ssro*y-di-on n guarda )
m danger (dein-d^d n peligro )
m
custody (ka- ssto-di n detention /; )
dangerous ote/n-djo-ross adj (
)
peligro-
custodia /; tutela f so
custom (ka- sstom n costumbre / )
Danish (dei- nij adj danes )

customary (/ra-ssto- mo- adj usual, ri


)
dare (de 6 v atreverse, osar; desafiar
)

corriente, acostumbrado daring (c/e 6 -ring adj atrevido )

customer (ka-ssxo-mo )
n cliente m dark (daak adj oscuro, obscuro; n
)

Customs (
/ra-sstoms )
pi aduana /; - oscuridad /
duty impuesto m ;
- officer oficial darling (ba ling n amor querido )

de aduanas m
cut (kat n incision /; cortadura /
)
darn (daan Kzurcir )

*cut (kat v^cortar; *reducir; - off


) dash (daej v correr; n guion
)
m
cortar dashboard (daef-bood n tablero de )

cutlery kat-\6-n
(
n cubiertos mpl
) instrumentos
cutlet (kat- lot )
n chuleta f data dei- to pi dato
( )
m
cycle (ssa/-kol )
n biciclo m bicicleta ;
date 1 (deit n fecha / ) ;
cita /; v datar
/; ciclo m out of - anticuado
cyclist ssai -klisst
( )
n ciclista w date 2 (deit) n datil m
cylinder (ss/-lin-do )
n cilindro m ;
- daughter (
doo-\o )
n hija f
head culata del cilindro dawn (doon )
n alba /; aurora /
Cyprus (ssai- pros) Chipre f day (dei n dia
) by - de dia - m ; ;

cystitis (ssi -ssfa/ -tiss n cistitis / ) tripjornada /; per - a diario; the


Czech (chek adj checo )
- before yesterday anteayer
daybreak (de/-breik )
n amanecer m
daylight (dei- lait )
n luz del dia
dead adj muerto; difunto
(ded )

D deaf adj sordo


(def)
deal (diil n transaccion f
)

*deal (diil v repartir; - with v tra-


)

dad (daed n papa m )


tar con *hacer negocios con
;

daddy (daa-6 n papaito \ ) m dealer (dii-\o n negociante comer- ) m ,

daffodil (da?-fo-dil n narciso m ) ciante m


daily (dei adj diario; n diario
-\\
) m dear (di
6
)
adj querido; caro; amado
)

death 216 denomination

death (dez n muerte /; - penalty


) deforme
pena de muerte degree (di -ghrii) n grado m ; titulo m
debate (d\-beit) n debate m delay vretardar; *diferir; n
(di-/e/)

debit (de-bit) n debe m retraso m, tardanza /; dilacion f


debt (det) n deuda f delegate (de-li-ghot) n delegado m
decaffeinated (dii-£a?-fi-nei-tid adj )
delegation (de-li-^/7e/-Jon )
n delega-
descafeinado cion f
deceit (di-ss/'/Y) n engano m deliberate 1 (di-//-bo-reit )
vdiscutir,
deceive (di-ss/'/V) v enganar deliberar
December (di-ssem-bo diciembre )
deliberate 2 (di-//-bd-r6t )
adj delibera-
decency (d/V-sson-ssi n decencia f )
do
decent (d//-ss6nt adj decente
)
deliberation (di-li-bo-re/ Jon )
n delibe-
decide (di-ssa/d) v^decidir racion f
decision (di-ss/- 3 on n decision f
)
delicacy (c/e-li-ko-ssi n golosina f )

deck (dek n cubierta f\ - cabin ca-


)
delicate [de- li-kot) adj^delicado; fino
marote en cubierta - chair silla de ;
delicatessen (de-li-ko-re-sson n golle- )

tijera rias fpl tienda de comestibles finos


\

declaration (de-klo-re/'-Jon n declara- )


delicious (di-//-foss adj exquisito, de- )

tion f licioso
declare (d-kle°) vdeclarar; indicar delight [d\-lait) n delicia /, deleite m ;

decoration (de-kb-re/-J6n n decora- )


v encantar
cion f delightful (di /a/r-fol )
adj delicioso,
decrease (dii-Arwss) v *reducir; *dis- deleitoso
minuir; n disminucion f deliver (di- //-vo )
ventregar; librar
dedicate de-di-keit v dedicar
(
)
delivery (di-//-v6-ri n entrega /*, re-
)

deduce (di -dyuuss) v *deducir parto m


parto ;
m ; liberacion f\ -
deduct (dt-dakt) v *deducir van furgoneta f
deed (diid 77 accion /, acto
)
m demand d-maand ( )
v *requerir, exi-
deep(diip) adj hondo gir; n exigencia /; demanda f
deep-freeze (dwp-friis) n congelador democracy (di-mo-kro-ssi )
n democra-
m cia f
deer (di 5 n (pi -) ciervo
)
m democratic de-mo- krae-iik adj demo-
( )

defeat (di -fiit) vderrotar; n derrota f cratico


defective (di-/e*-tiv )
adj defectuoso demolish (di-mo-lif v *demoler )

defence (d\-fenss) n defensa f demolition (de-mo- //-fon n demoli- )

defend {d\-fend) v *defender cion f


deficiency (di-//-J6n-ssi n deficiencia )
demonstrate (
tfe-mon sstreit )
v *de-
f mostrar; *hacer una manifestacidn
deficit (de-fi-ssit n deficit m
)
demonstration (de-m6n-ss//'e/-[6n )
n
define (d-fain) v definir, determinar manifestacion f demostracibn f ;

definite de-\\-dw adj determinado;


( )
den (den n madriguera f
)

definido Denmark (den-maak Dinamarca f


n definicion f
definition (de-fi-n/-Jdn )
denomination (di no-mi-^e/ fon )
/? de-
deformed d\-foomd adj contrahecho,
( )
nominacion f
dense 217 devote

dense (denss adj denso )


designate v designar
(de-sigh-neit )

dent (dent n abolladura f


)
desirable (di-sa/^-ro-bol adj deseable )

dentist (den-wss\ n dentista )


m desire (di-sa/ d n deseo ganas fpl\
)
m ;

denture den-cho n dentadura


( )
posti- v anhelar, desear
za desk (dessk n escritorio
)
pupitre m ;

deny (6\-nai) v *negar; *denegar m


deodorant (dii-oty-do-ront n desodo- )
despair (di-sspe d
n desesperacion /; )

rante m v *estar desesperado


depart (di-paar ) vpartir; *fallecer despatch (di-ssp«c/7) v^despachar
department (di-paaf-mont n departa- )
desperate (de-sspo-rot) adj desespera-
mento m ~ store grandes almace-
;
do
nes despise (di-sspa/s) v despreciar
departure (di-paa-cho ) n despedida /, despite (di -sspa/Y) prep a pesar de
partida f dessert (di -soot) n postre m
dependant (di-pan-dont )
adj depen- destination (de-ssti-naZ-Jon n destino )

diente m
depend on (di-pend) depender de destine (da-sstin v destinar )

deposit (di-po-sit )
n deposito m ;
fian- destiny (de-ssti-ni n destino )
m
za /; capa /, yacimiento m ;
v ingre- destroy (di -sstroi) v *destruir
sar destruction [d\-sstrak-\6n n destruc- )

depository (di-po-si-to-ri )
n almacen cion /; ruina /
m detach (di -taech) v separar
depot (de- pou )
n almacen m nAm
;
detail (di/-teil )
n particularidad /, de-
estacion f talle m
depress (di -press) Kdeprimir detailed (d/7-teild adj detallado )

depression (di-pre-fon n desanimo )


detect [6\-tekt) rdescubrir
m depresion f
; detective (di-re/r-tiv n detective )
m ;

deprive of (di -pra/V) privar de - story no vela policiaca


depth (depz n profundidad /
)
detergent (di-rdo-djont) n detergente
deputy (de-pyu-ti n diputado sus- )
m ;
m
tituto m determine (di-rdd-min v determinar )

descend (di -ssend) v ^descender determined (di-rdd-mind adj resuelto )

descendant (di-ssen-dont) n descen- detour (d//-tu 6 n desvio )


m
diente m devaluation (dii-vael-yu-e/-Jon )
n des-
descent (di-ssenr) n bajada f valorizacion f
describe (di -sskraib) v describir devalue (dii-i/ce/-yuu v desvalorizar
)

description (di-ss/rr/p-/6n n descrip- )


develop (di-va-lop )
v desarrollar re- ;

cion /; seiias personales velar


desert 1 (de-sot n desierto adj ) m ;
development (di-ua-lop-mont) n desa-
salvaje, desierto rrollo m
desert 2 (di -soot) vdesertar; dejar deviate ( d//-vi-eit )
v desviarse
deserve (di-sod^) v *merecer devil (de-M 61 )
n diablo m
design (di-sa/d) ^disenar; n diseno devise videar
(di- vais)

m ;
objetivo m devote [d\-vout v dedicar
;;

dew 218 disagree

dew (dyuu )
n rodo m digit (£//-d3it )
n numero m
diabetes (dai-d-6/V-tiis )
n diabetes / digital adj digital
(d/-d3i-tol)

diabetic (dai-o-6e-tik )
n diabetico m dignified (digh- ni-faid) adj distinguido
diagnose (dai-ogh-^otys) v diagnosti- dilapidated (di-/a?-pi-dei-tid adj rui- )

car; *comprobar noso


diagnosis (dai-ogh-y?ot/-ssiss )
n (pi diligence (c//-li-d3onss )
n celo m, dili-
-ses) diagnosis m gencia f
diagonal (dai-ce-ghd-nol )
n diagonal diligent (di- Ii-d3dnt )
adj celoso, cuida-
/; adj diagonal doso
diagram (dai-o-ghraem )
n esquema m ;
dilute (6a\-lyuut) v *diluir
grafico m dim (dim )
adj deslucido, mate; oscu-
n dialecto m
dialect (da/-b-lekt) ro, vago, difuso
diamond (dai-o- mond n diamante )
m dine(dain) vcenar
diaper (dai-6-go )
nAm panal m dinghy (ding-gh\ n chinchorro )
m
diaphragm (cteZ-o-fraem )
n membrana dining-car (da/-ning-kaa n coche co- )

f medor
diarrhoea (dai-o-r/-o )
n diarrea f dining-room (cte/-ning-ruum n come- )

diary (dai-6-n )
n agenda /; diario m dor m
dictaphone (oW-to-foun n dictafono )
dinner (di-no n comida principal ce-
) ;

m na /
dictate v dictar
(dik-re/r) dinner-jacket (d/-nd-d3ae-kit) n smo-
dictation n dictado
(dik-re/-Jon )
m king m
dictator (dik-re/-to n dictador )
m dinner-service (^/-no-ssod-viss) n ser-
dictionary [dik- /o-no-ri ) n diccionario vicio de mesa
m diphtheria (dif-z/ d -ri -6 n difteria f )

did (did )
v(p do) diploma (d\-plou-rr\6 n diploma )
m
die (dai )
v *morir diplomat (d/ plo-maet n diplomatico )

diesel (dii- sol n diesel


)
m m !

diet {dai -ox) n regimen in direct (d\-rekt) adj directo ;


v dirigir
differ (di-io) v *diferir administrar
difference (d/'-fo-rdnss )
n diferencia /; direction d\-rek-[or ( \ )
n direccion /;
distincion / instruccion f direccion de escena
;

different ( c//-f6-ront )
adj diferente; administracion /; directions for
otro' use modo de empleo
difficult (di-fi-kolt) adj dificil; fasti- directive (di-re/r-tiv) n directriz f

dioso director (di-re^-to n director )


m ; di-
difficulty (d/ fi-kol-ti )
n dificultad /; rector de escena
trabajo m dirt (doot n suciedad f
)

*dig(digh) ^cavar dirty (doo-W) adj sucio


digest (d\-djesst) v *digerir disabled (di-sse/ bold )
adj minusv&li-
digestible (di-dje-sstd-bol adj digeri- )
do, invalido
ble disadvantage (di-ssod-i/ddn-tid3 )
n
digestion (di ^jess-chon )
n digestion desventaja f
/ disagree (6\-ssd-ghrii) v no *estar de
disagreeable 219 distributor

acuerdo, *disentir m
disagreeable (6\-ss6-ghrii-6-b6 adj \
)
dishonest (di-sso-nisst )
adj improbo
desagradable disinfect (di-ssin -fekt) vdesinfectar
disappear (di-sso-p/ d v *desaparecer )
disinfectant (di-ssin-Ze/r-tont) n desin-
disappoint (d\-sso- point) vdecepcio- fectante m
nar dislike (di -sslaik) v detestar, no gus-
disappointment (di-sso- point-mom n )
tar ;
n repugnancia aversion /, an-
desengano m tipatia /
disapprove (di-sso-pruuv) v *desapro- dislocated (c/Z-sslo-kei-tid )
adj disloca-
bar do
disaster (di-saa-ssto ) n desastre m ;
dismiss (diss-m/ss) v *despedir
catastrofe /, calamidad / disorder (di-ssoo-do n desorden )
m
disastrous (di-saa-sstross )
adj desas- dispatch 6\-sspaech v enviar, despa-
( )

troso char
disc (dissk )
n disco m ;
slipped ~ her- display (di-ssp/e/ vexhibir; *mos- )

nia intervertebral trar ;


n exposicion f
discard d\-sskaad
(
v desechar )
displease (di-ssp///s) v disgustar, desa-
discharge vdescargar;
(diss-c/7aac(j) gradar
- of dispensar de disposable (d\-sspou-so-bd\ adj dese- )

discipline (d/-ssi-plin )
n disciplina / chable
discolour (di-ss/ra-lo v *destenirse; )
disposal (di-sspoiv-sdl n disposicion / )

discoloured descolorido dispose of {d\-sspous) *disponer de


disconnect (di-ssko-ne^f) vdesconec- dispute (d\-sspyuut) n disputa /; rina
tar /, contienda /; v *renir, disputar

discontented (di-sskon-fen-tid adj )


dissatisfied (di-ssce-tiss-faid adj insa- )

descontento tisfecho
discontinue (di-sskon-f/-nyuu v supri- )
dissolve (di-so/v) v*disolver
mir, cesar dissuade from d\-ss u eid disuadir
( )

discount (cfr-sskaunt n descuento )


m distance (d/-sstonss n distancia /; )
-
discover (di-sste-vo ) v descubrir in kilometres kilometraje m
discovery (di-ss/ra-vo-ri n descubri- )
distant (c//-sstont ) adj lejano
miento m distinct (di -sstingkt) adj claro; distin-
discuss (di- sskass) vdiscutir; debatir to
discussion (di-ss/ca-/on n discusion ) distinction (d\-sstingk-\6n )
n distin-
/; conversacion /, debate m cion /, diferencia f
disease (di-s//s) n enfermedad f distinguish (di-ssf//7p-gh u if )
vdistin-
disembark (di-ssim-baa/r) v desembar- guir
car distinguished (di-ssf/>7p-gh u ijt) adj
disgrace d\ss-ghreiss n deshonor
( ) m distinguido
disguise (d\ss-ghais) v disfrazarse n ;
distress (di-ssrress) n peligro m - ;

disfraz m signal senal de alarma


disgusting (diss-p/7a-ssting adj repug- )
distribute (di-ssf/v-byuut ) v *distribuir
nante, asqueroso distributor (di -ssrr/ -byu-to ) n distri-
dish (dij d plato
) m
fuente /; guiso ;
buidor m
;

district 220 draught-board

district (di- sstrikt )


n distrito m ;
co- corrediza
marca /; barrio m n timbre m
doorbell (doo- bel )

disturb (di-ssfdob) vestorbar, moles- door-keeper n portero m


(cZoo-kii-po )

tar doorman (doo-mon n (pi -men) por- )

disturbance (d\-sstod-bbnss) n distur- tero m


bio m
confusion / ;
dormitory (doo-m\-xr\ )
n dormitorio
ditch (dich n zanja /, cuneta / )
m
dive(daiv) vbucear dose (douss) n dosis f
diversion (dai-i/dd-fon )
/7 desvio /n dot (dot) n punto m
diversion / double (da- bol adj doble )

divide (di-va/d) vdividir; repartir; se- doubt daut v dudar n duda /;


( ) ;

parar without — sin duda


divine (d\-vain) adj divino doubtful (daut-\o\ adj dudoso; inse- )

division (di-v/-3 on )
n division /; sepa- guro
ration /; departamento m dough (don) n masa f
divorce (di-i/ooss) n divorcio m ;
v di- down 1
(daun )
adv abajo; hacia aba-
vorciar jo; adj abatido prep a lo largo de, ;

dizziness (d/-si-noss n vertigo )


m debajo de; ~ payment primer pago
dizzy (di-s\ )
adj mareado down 2 (daun n )
flojel m
*do (duu v *hacer; *ser suficiente
)
downpour (daun-poo n aguacero )
m
dock (dok n dock m muelle m v ) ; ;
downstairs daun -sste°s) adv abajo
(

atracar downstream (daun -sstriim) adv rio


docker do- ko n obrero portuario
( )
abajo
doctor dok-\o n medico
(
doctor )
m ;
down-to-earth (daun-tu-ooz) adj sen-
m sato
document (c^o-kyu-mont )
n documen- downwards (daun- “ods adv hacia )

to m abajo
dog (dogh n perro m )
dozen (
da- son )
n (pi — ,
~~s) docena f
dogged (cfo-ghid adj obstinado )
draft (draaft) n giro m
doll (dol n muneca f )
drag (draegh )
v arrastrar
dome (doum n cupula f )
dragon (drae-ghon n dragon )
m
domestic (do-me-sstik adj domesti- )
drain (drein )
v desecar; drenar; n de-
co interior n sirviente m
; ;
sagiie m
domicile (do-mi-ssail n domicilio m )
drama (draa-mo )
n drama m ;
trage-
domination (do-mi-ne/-J6n n domina- )
dia /; teatro m
cion / dramatic (dro-ma?-tik adj dramatico )

dominion (do-mZ-nyon n dominio m )


dramatist (drae- mo-tisst n dramatur- )

donate (dou-A7e/r) v donar ge m


donation (dou-^a/ fon n donacion / )
drank (draengk )
v (p drink)
done (dan v(pp do) )
draper (drei-po n panero )
m
donkey [dong- ki n burro m )
drapery (drei-po-n n paneria f )

donor dou-do n donante m


( )
draught (draaft n corriente de aire; )

door (doo n puerta /; revolving ~


)
draughts juego de damas
puerta giratoria; sliding ~ puerta draught-board (draaft- bood n tablero )
draw 221 dwarf

de damas drowned ahogarse


draw (droo n )
sorteo m drug (dragh n estupefaciente )
me- m ;

'draw(droo) ydibujar; arrastrar; sa- dicamento m


car; jalar vMe\ - up redactar drugstore (dragh-ssxoo nAm drogue- )

drawbridge (droo-br\6j> n puente


)
le- ria /, farmacia /; almacen m
vadizo drum (dram n tambor )
m
drawer (droo-o )
n cajon m ;
drawers drunk (drangk adj (pp drink) borra- )

calzoncillos mpl cho


drawing [droo- ing )
n dibujo m dry (drai adj seco v secar
) ;

drawing-pin (droo-ing-pin n chinche


)
dry-clean (drai -kliin) v limpiar en seco
f dry-cleaner's (drai-/r///-n6s) n tintore-
drawing-room (droo-ing-ruum )
n sa- ria /
lon m dryer (drai-o n secadora f )

dread v temer n temor


(dred ) ; m duchess (da-chiss n duquesa / )

dreadful [dred-V6\ adj terrible, espan- )


duck (dak) n pato m
toso due (dyuu adj aguardado; adeuda-
)

dream (driim n sueno m )


do debido;

'dream (driim) K*sonar dues (dyuus pi derechos mpl )

dress (dress) v *vestir; *vestirse; ven-


r
dug (dagh v(p, pp dig) )

dar n vestido
;
m duke (dyuuk n duque m )

dressing-gown (tfre-ssing-ghaun n )
dull (dal )
adj aburrido; palido, mate;
bata / embotado
dressing-room (dre-ssing-ruum n ves- )
dumb (dam ) adj mudo; atontado,
tuario m estupido
dressing-table (dre-ssing-tei-bol )
n to- dune (dyuun n duna f )

cador m dung n abono m


(dang )

dressmaker (dress- mei-ko )


n modista dunghill (dang-h\\ n estercolero m )

f duration (dyu-re/-Jdn n duracion / )

drill (dril )
v taladrar; entrenar; n ta- during (dyu°-r\ng prep durante )

ladro m dusk (dassk n crepusculo )


m
drink (dringk n aperitivo m, bebida /
) dust dasst n polvo
( )
m
'drink (dringk) vbeber dustbin (c/assf-bin n cubo de )
la basu-
drinking-water (dr/>7gr-king- u oo-t6 n )
ra
agua potable dusty (da-ssti adj polvoriento
)

drip-dry (drip -drai) adj no precisa Dutch (dach adj holandes


)

plancha Dutchman (dach-mon n (pi -men) )

drive (draiv n calzada /; paseo en co-


) holandes m
che dutiable (dyuu- ti-6-bdl adj imponible )

'drive (draiv) v *conducir duty (dyuu-x\ n deber tarea /; ) m ;

driver drai-vo
(
n conductor m ) arancel m
Customs ~ impuesto de ;

drizzle (dr/-sol n llovizna / ) aduana


drop (drop v dejar caer; n gota f
) duty-free (dyuu-ti-/r//) adj exento de
drought (draut n sequia / ) impuestos
drown (draun) v^ahogar; 'be dwarf (d u oof )
n enano m
n .

dye 222 either

dye (dai )
v *tenir; n tintura / co
dynamo (cfe/'-no-mou n (pi -s) dina- )
economical (ii-ko-no-mi-kol ) adj par-
mo / simonioso, economico
dysentery (<//-ss6n-tri )
n disenteria / economist (i-/ro-no-misst )
n econo-
mista m
economize (i-fo-no-mais )
v economi-
zar
E
economy (i-/ro-no-mi )
n economia f
ecstasy (e/r-ssto-si )
n extasis m
each (iich )
adj cada ;
- other el uno Ecuador <?-k u o-doo Ecuador m
( )

al otro Ecuadorian (e-k u 6-doo-ri-on n ecua- )

eager (//-gho adj ansioso, impaciente )


toriano m
eagle (/7-ghdl n aguila )
m eczema (ek- ssi-mo n eczema ) m
ear (i° n oreja f
)
edge (ed 3 n borde m )

earache (i°- reik n dolor de oidos )


edible (e-di-bol ) adj comestible
ear-drum (/ d -dram n timpano )
m edition (i-d/-J6n )
n edicion /; morn-
earl (661 n conde )
m ing - edicion de manana
early (do- adj temprano li
)
editor(e-di -to n redactor m )

earn(oon) vganar educate (e-d3u-keit v formar, educar )

earnest (oo-nisst) n seriedad f education (e-d3u-/re/-{6n n educacion )

earnings dd-nings pi ingresos mpi


(
)
f
ganancias fpl eel (iil ) n anguila f
earring (/ 6 -ring n pendiente )
m effect (i-fekt) n resultado efecto
earth (ooz n tierra /; suelo )
m m\ v'efectuar; in - en realidad
u 6
earthenware (dd-zon- e n loza f )
effective {\-fek-\wj )
adj eficaz
earthquake (odz-k u eik) n terremoto efficient (i-Af-font adj eficiente
)

m effort (e-iox )
n esfuerzo m
ease (iis )
n desenvoltura /, facilidad egg (egh ) huevo m
/; bienestar m egg-cup (ep/7-kap n huevera f )

east (lisst) n este m eggplant (ep/?-plaant) n berenjena f


Easter //- ssto Pascua
( )
egg-yolk (ep/7 -youk n yema de huevo )

easterly (//-ssto-li adj oriental )


egoistic (e-ghou-/-sstik )
adj egoista
eastern (//- sston adj oriental )
Egypt (//-d 3 ipt) Egipto m
easy //-si
( adj facil ) ;
comodo - ;
Egyptian (\-djip-\6n adj egipcio )

chair butaca f eiderdown (a/ do-daun n edredon m )

easy-going (//- si-ghou-ing )


adj relaja- eight (eit num ocho )

do eighteen (ei -tiin) num dieciocho


*
eat v comer cenar
(
lit
) ;
eighteenth {e\-tiinz) num decimocta-
eavesdrop //Vs -drop v escuchar ( )
vo
ebony (e-bo-ni n ebano m )
eighth (eitz )
num octavo
eccentric (ik-sse/7 -trik adj excentrico )
eighty (e/-ti )
num ochenta
echo (e-kou )
n (pi -es) eco m either (a/-6o pron cualquiera de los )

eclipse (i-^//pss) n eclipse m dos either ... or o ... o, bien


;
. .

economic (ii-ko-no-mik )
adj economi- bien
elaborate 223 encyclopaedia

elaborate ( i-/a?-bd-reit )
v elaborar rassed timido
elastic (i-/a?-sstik ) adj elastico: flexi- embassy n embajada /
( em-bo-ssi )

ble; - band cinta de goma emblem n emblema m


(em-blom )

elasticity (e-lae-ssr/-ssb-ti )
n elastici- embrace (im -breiss) vabrazar: n
da df abrazo m
elbow n codo m
i e/-bou ) embroider (im-bro/-db) vbordar
elder el-do adj mayor
(
)
embroidery (im-bro/-db-ri n bordado )

elderly (e/-do-li ) adj anciano m


eldest ( e/-disst ) adj mayor emerald (e-mo-rbld ) n esmeralda /
elect (\-lekt) v *elegir emergency (
i-mdb-d3bn-ssi ) n caso de
election ( \-lek-\6n ) n election / urgencia. urgencia /; emergencia /:
electric (
i-/e*-trik )
adj electrico: - - exit salida de emergencia
razor afeitadora electrica emigrant (e-mi-ghront) n emigrante
electrician (i-lek-rn-fon) n electricista m
m emigrate e-mi-ghreit v emigrar
(
)

electricity (i-lek-r/7-ssd-ti )
n electrici- emigration (e-m\-ghrel-\6n n emigra- )

dad/ tion f
electronic (i-lek-fro-nik) adj electro- emotion -moL/-Jon n emotion f
(
i

nic©: - game juego electronico emperor (em-pb-ro n emperador ) m


elegance (e-li-ghonss n elegancia / ) emphasize em-fo-ssais v enfatizar. (
)

elegant (e-li-ghont) adj elegante acentuar


element e-Ji-mdnt n elemento
( ) m empire (em- pai 6 ) n imperio m
elephant (e-li-font n elefante ) m employ (im -ploi) v emplear
elevator (e-ii-vei-to )
nAm ascensor employee (em-ploi-//) n empleado w
m elevador
: mMe employer (im-p/o/-b n patron m )

eleven (i-/e-von ) num once employment (im-p/oz-mont) n empleo


eleventh (i-/e-vonz num onceno ) m - exchange oficina de coloca-
;

elf (elf ) n (pi elves) duende m tion


eliminate (i-//-mi-neit) veliminar empress em-priss n emperatriz f
( )

elm (elm) n olmo m empty emp- adj vacio v vaciar


(
ti ) :

else (eiss) adv si no enable (i-n<?/-bbl ) v permitir


elsewhere (el-ss^e® ) adv otra parte enamel (i-/ a?-mol n esmalte m 7 )

elucidate (
i -/(vi; -ssi -deit) velucidar enamelled (i-na?-mold adj esmaltado )

emancipation i-maen-ssi-pe/ ( fon )


n enchanting (in-cbaan-ting ) adj esplen-
emancipation f dido. encantador
embankment (
\m-baengk-monx ) n te- encircle (in-ssbd-kbl )
v *circuir. cer-
rraplen m car; *encerrar
embargo (em-baa-ghou D )
(pi -es) enclose (ing-/r/otys) v *incluir
embargo m enclosure (ing-k/ou-io n anexo ) m
embark [\m-baak) vembarcar encounter (ing-/fady/7-tb v *encontrar- )

embarkation (em-baa /re/ fon n em- ) se con n encuentro


: m
barcacion / encourage ing-*a-rid3 v *alentar ( )
j

embarrass (im-ba?-foss) v turbar; encyclopaedia (en-ssai-klb-p/V-di-o n )

*desconcertar; estorbar: embar- enciclopedia f


i k i

end 224 erect

end (end )
n fin m, extremo m ;
final enterprise (en-to-prais) n empresa f
rn ;
v terminar, acabar ; terminarse entertain (en-to-fe/n) v *divertir, *en-
ending (ending n conclusion / )
tretener ;
hospedar
endless (end-\oss adj infinito )
entertainer (en-td-re/-no n comico ) m
endorse (in -dooss) v visar, endosar entertaining (en-td-fe/-ning adj di- )

endure (in -dyu° v soportar )


vertido, entretenido
enemy (e-no-mi n enemigo m )
entertainment (en-td-fe/n-mdnt )
n di-
energetic (e-no-dje-tik adj energico
)
version /, entretenimiento m
energy (e-no-d3i )
n energia /; fuerza enthusiasm (\n-zyuu-s\-ds-s6rr\ )
n en-
/ tusiasmo m
engage (\ng- gheidj) vemplear; reser- enthusiastic (in-zyuu-si-a?-sstik ) adj
var comprometerse engaged pro-
; ;
entusiasta
metido; ocupado entire (in -tai6
adj todo, entero )

engagement (ing-0/?e/dj-mdnt n no- )


entirely adv enteramente
(\n-tai°-\\ )

viazgo m
compromiso;
- ring m ;
entrance (en-tronss) n entrada /; ac-
anillo de esponsales ceso m
engine (en-djin n maquina /, motor )
entrance-fee (en-tronss-fii n entrada )

m locomotora f
;
f
engineer (en-dy-ni° n ingeniero )
m entry (en-xn n entrada /, ingreso )
m ;

England (//?^-ghlond Inglaterra f )


anotacion /; no - prohibido el paso
English (/np-ghlij )
adj ingles envelope (en-vo-loup n sobre ) m
Englishman (/ng-ghlif-mon 72 (pi - )
envious (en-vioss adj envidioso, ce- )

men) ingles m loso


engrave ng- ghreiv) v grabar
( environment (m-^a/°-rdn-mdnt n me- )

engraver (ing-^te-vo n grabador m )


dio ambiente; alrededores nipl
engraving (ing-^to-ving n estampa )
envoy (en-voi n enviado m )

/; grabado m envy (en-\j\ n envidia f v envidiar


) ;

enigma (\-nigh-mo n enigma m )


epic (e-pik n poema epico; adj epico
)

enjoy (i n-djoi) v disfrutar, gozar epidemic (e-pi-de-mik) n epidemia f


enjoyable (in -djoi -6 -bol adj agrada- )
epilepsy (e-pi-lep-ssi n epilepsia f )

ble, grato, deleitable ;


rico epilogue (e-pi-logh n epilogo )
m
enjoyment (m-djo/-mdnt n goce )
m episode (e-pi-ssoud n episodio )
m
enlarge (in -laadj) vampliar equal (//-k u dl adj igual; v igualar )

enlargement (in-/aadj-mdnt )
n am- equality (i-/r u o-lo-ti n igualdad f )

pliation f equalize (//-k u d-lais) v igualar


enormous ( i-noo-moss )
adj gigantes- equally (//-k u d-li adv igualmente )

co,enorme equator (i-Zr^e/ -to n ecuador )


m
enough (i -naf) adv bastante', adj sufi- equip (\-k u ip) vequipar
ciente equipment (i-^/p-mont n equipo )
m
u ai°) equivalent u /-vo-lont adj equiva-
enquire (\ng- vpreguntar; in- (i-/f )

vestigar lente
enquiry (\ng-k u ai°-r\ )
n informacion eraser -re/ -so n goma de borrar
(
)

/; investigation /; encuesta / erect (i-re*0 v erigir; adj erguido,


enter (en-\o )
ventrar; inscribir recto parado adj Me
;
err 225 exchange

err (66) v *errar evening (//V-ning n tarde /; ~ dress)

errand (e-rond n recado )


m traje de etiqueta
error e-ro ( )
n falta /, error m event (\-vent) n acontecimiento m ;

escalator (e-ssko-lei-to ) n escalera caso m


movil eventual (i-ven-chu-ol )
adj eventual;
escape vescaparse; *huir,
(
i -sskeip) final
escapar n evasion f ;
ever (e-vo adv jamas siempre
) ;

escort e-sskoot n escolta /


1
( )
every (ev-ri adj cada )

escort 2 (\-sskoot) vescoltar everybody (ev-ri-bo-di pron todos )

especially (i-sspe-Jo-li adv sobre to- )


everyday (ei/-ri-dei adj cotidiano )

do, especialmente everyone (ev-ri- u an pron cada uno, )

essay (e-ssei n ensayo tratado ) m ;


m ,
todo el mundo
composicion / everything (ev-ri-zing pron todo )

essence (e-ssonss) n esencia /; nu- everywhere (ev-ri- u e° adv por todas )

cleom partes
essential (\-ssen-\6\ )
adj indispensa- evidence (e-vi-donss) n prueba /
ble ;
esencial evident (e-vi-dont adj evidente )

essentially (i-ssen-Jo-li )
adv sobre to- evil (//-v6 n mal
1
)
adj malo, mal- m ;

do vado
establish (i-ss/a?-blij) v *establecer; evolution (ii-v6-/iyt/-f6n n evolucion / )

*comprobar exact (igh-sa?/rf) adj exacto


estate (i -ssteit) n propiedad / exactly (igh-s^/rf-li adv exactamente )

esteem (i -sstiim) n respeto /n, estima exaggerate (igh-sa?-d 3 o-reit v exage- )

/; vestimar rar
estimate 1 (e-ssti-meit )
v evaluar, esti- examination (igh-sae-mi-A7e/-J6n n )

mar examen m interrogator^ m ;

estimate 2 (e-ssti-mot) n estimacion / examine (igh-sce-min vexaminar )

estuary (ess-chu-6-ri n estuario ) m example (igh-saam-pol n ejemplo m ) ;

etcetera (et-sse-to-ro etcetera )


for - por ejemplo
etching (e-ching n aguafuerte / )
excavation (ekss-ko-veZ-Jon n excava- )

eternal (i-rdo-nol adj etemo )


cion f
eternity (i-rdo-no-ti n etemidad f )
exceed (ik -ssiid) vexceder; superar
ether //- zo n eter in
( ) excel (ik-sse/) v distinguirse
Ethiopia (i-zi-ou-pi-o Etiopia f ) excellent (ek-sso-\6nx) adj excelente
Ethiopian (i-zi-ou-pi-on adj etiope ) except (ik-ssepf) prep excepto
Europe (yu°- rop Europa / ) exception (ik-ssep-Jon n excepcion / )

European (yu d -r6-p//-6n adj europeo )


exceptional (ik-ssdp-Jo-nol adj ex- )

European Union (yu 6 -r6-p//-6n yuu- traordinary, excepcional


nyon) Union Europea excerpt [ek- ssoopt n extracto )
m
evacuate (i- »/ce-kyu-eit v evacuar ) excess (ik-ssess) n exceso m
evaluate i- i/a?/-yu-eit v evaluar
( )
excessive (ik-sse-ssiv adj excesivo )

evaporate (i-i/a?-po-reit v evaporar )


exchange vintercam-
(\kss-cheindj)
even (//-von adj llano, piano, igual; ) biar, cambiar n cambio ;
bolsa m ;

constante par adv aun ; ; /; - office oficina de cambio; ~


excite 226 exposure

rate cambio m *desplegar


excite (ik -ssait) v excitar expect ik- sspekt) v aguardar, esperar
(

excitement (ik-ssa/Y-mont )
n agitation expectation (ek-sspek-re/-[on n espe- )

/, excitation / ranza f
exciting (ik-ssa/-ting )
adj excitante expedition (ek-sspd-£//-J6n n envio )

exclaim (\k-sskleim) yexclamar m expedition f


;

exclamation (ek-ssklo- mei -Jon n ex- )


expel (ik -sspel) v expulsar
clamation f expenditure (ik-sspen-di-cho )
n gasto
exclude (\k-sskluud) v *excluir m
exclusive (ik-ss/r/tw-ssiv) adj exclusivo expense (ik-sspe^ss) n gasto m
exclusively (\k-sskluu-ssw/-W adv ex- )
expensive (ik-sspen-ssiv )
adj caro;
clusivamente, unicamente costoso
excursion (ik-ssZrdd-fdn )
n excursion / experience (ik-ssp/ d -ri-onss) n expe-
excuse 1
(ik-sskyuuss) n excusa f rience /; v experimental vivir; ex-
excuse 2 (ik -sskyuus) v excusar, discul- perienced experimentado
par experiment (ik-sspe-ri-mont n prueba )

execute (eZr-ssi-kyuut v ejecutar ) /, experimento m


v experimentar ;

execution (ek-ssi-/r/uu-Jon n ejecu- )


expert e/f-sspoot n perito m, experto
(
)

cion f m adj competente


;

executioner (ek-ssi-Z^u-Jo-no n ver- )


expire (ik -sspai 6
v expirar, terminar-
)

dugo m se; espirar; expired caducado


executive (igh -se-kyu-tiv adj ejecuti- )
expiry (ik-sspa/^-ri n vencimiento )
m
vo; n poder ejecutivo; ejecutivo m explain (\k-ssplein) vexplicar
exempt (igh -jempt) v dispensar, exi- explanation (ek-sspl6-ne/-J6n n acla- )

mir adj exento


;
racion /, explication f
exemption (igh-semp-Jon n exencion )
explicit (ik-ssp//-ssit adj expreso, ex- )

f plicito
exercise (eZr-sso-ssa is n ejercicio )
m ;
explode (ik -ssploud) v estallar
v ejercitar ;
ejercer exploit (\k-ssploit) v abusar de, explo-
exhale (ekss-/7e//) yexhalar tar
exhaust (igh -soosst) n tubo de escape, explore (ik-ssp/oo) vexplorar
escape m
v extenuar - gases ga-
; ;
explosion (ik-ssp/ot/ jon n explosion )

ses de escape f
exhibit (igh-s/-bit) v *exponer; exhi- explosive (ik-ssp/ou-ssiv adj explosi- )

bir vo n explosivo
;
m
exhibition (ek-ssi-6/-J6n )
n exposition export 1 (ik-sspoor) vexportar
f export 2 (e^-sspoot n exportation f )

exile (eZr-ssail )
n exilio m ;
exiliado m exportation (ek-sspoo-te/-fon n ex- )

exist (igh -sisst) v' existir portation f


existence (igh-s/-sstonss )
n existencia exports (eZr-sspootss pi exportation f )

f exposition (ek-sspo-sz-fon n exposi- )

exit (ek- ssit) n salida f tion f


exotic (igh-so-tik )
adj exotico exposure (ik-sspou-30 n exposition )

expand (ik -sspaend) v *extender; f — meter exposi metro


;
m
express 111 false

express (\k-sspress) vexpresar; adj


expreso; explicito; - train tren ex-
F
preso
expression (ik-sspfe-Jon )
n expresion
/ fable ( fez-bo I
)
d fabula /
exquisite (\k-ssk u i-s\\ )
adj exquisito fabric ( fae- brik )n tqido m ;
estructura
extend (ik -sstend) vprolongar; am- /
pliar conceder
;
fagade n fachada f
(fo- ssaad)

extension ('\k-ssten-\6n n prorroga /; )


face n cara /; v enfrentarse
(feiss )

ampliation /; extension /; ~ cord con ~ massage masaje facial


;

cordon de extension facing enfrente de


extensive (ik-ssfen-ssiv) adj extenso; face-cream (fe/ss-kriim n crema facial )

vasto face-pack (fe/ss-paek n mascara facial )

extent (\k-sstent) n dimension / face-powder (fe/ss-pau-do n polvo )

exterior (ek-ssf/ d -ri-o )


adj exterior; n facial
exterior m facility (fo-ss/-l6-ti )
n facilidad /
external (ek-ssfeo-nol adj exterior )
fact (faekt )
n hecho m ;
in - efectiva-
extinguish (ik-ssr/>7p-gh u i/) vextin- mente
guir, apagar factor (
faek- to )
n factor m
extort (ik-ssfoor )
v extorsionar factory (faak-xo-n n fabrica / )

extortion (ik-ssfoo-fon n extorsion / )


factual /fe/f-chu-ol adj real
( )

extra (e/r-sstro adj extra )


faculty (fe?-kol-ti n facultad /; don )

extract 1
v *extraer
(\k-sstraekt) /22, aptitud f

extract 2 n fragmento
( e/r-sstraekt ) m fad (faed n antojo )
m
extradite e/r-sstrd-dait v entregar
(
)
fade (feid v *desteiiirse )

extraordinary (\k-sstroo-66n-n ) adj ex- faience (fai-a^ss) n loza /


traordinario fail (feil )
vfallar; faltar; omitir; *ser
extravagant (ik-ssrras-vo-ghont) adj suspendido without ;
— sin falta
exagerado, extravagante failure (
feil-yd )
n fracaso m ;
fiasco m
extreme (ik -sstriim) adj extremo; n faint (feint )
v desmayarse; adj debil,
extremo m vago
exuberant (igh-sytyt/-bo-r6nt) adj exu- fair (fe 6 ) n feria /; ^'justo; rubio;
berante bonito
eye (ai n ojo m
) fairly (fe d -li )
adv bastante, mediana-
eyebrow {ai- brau n ceja / ) mente
eyelash (a/-laef) n pestaiia / fairy (fe d -ri )
n hada f
eyelid (a/'-lid n parpado m ) fairytale (fe d -ri-teil n cuento de ha- )

eye-pencil (a/-pen-ssol n lapiz para ) das


las cejas faith (feiz )
n fe /; confianza /
eye-shadow (a/-Jaa-dou )
n sombra pa- faithful (feiz- ful )
adj fiel
ra los ojos fake (feik )
n falsificacion /
eye-witness (a/-
u
it-n6ss )
n testigo de fall (fool )
n caida /; nAm otoho m
vista 'fall (fool v *caer )

false (fool ss adj falso inexacto ) ; ;


~
; t ;

falter 228 fence

teeth dentadura postiza thers-) suegro m


falter ( fool-tov vacilar balbucear ) ;
fatherland (/aa-do-lond n patria / )

fame (feim n fama /; reputacion / )


fatness /a?r-noss n obesidad f
( )

familiar (f6-m//-yo adj familiar )


fatty fae- ti adj grasiento
( )

family (/a?-md-li n familia /; — name )


faucet /bo -ssi nAm grifo
( )
m
apellido w fault (foolt n culpa /; imperfeccion
) /,
famous ( fe/-moss adj famoso )
defecto m
fan (faen )
n ventilador abanico m ;
faultless (
foolt-\oss )
adj impecable
m ;
admirador m ;
- belt correa del perfecto
ventilador faulty (
fool- ti )
adj defectuoso
fanatical (fo-/7a?-ti-kbl )
adj fanatico favour (
fei-\io )
n favor v *favore- m ;

fancy (
v gustar, antojarse
faen- ssi )
cer
imaginarse n capricho imagi- ;
m ;
favourable (fe/-v6-r6-bol )
adj favora-
nation / ble
fantastic (faen- fa?-sstik) adj fantastico favourite (/e/-v6-rit )
n favorito m ;

fantasy (faen-xd-s\ n fantasia f )


adj preferido
far (faa adj lejano adv mucho by ~
) ; ;
fax (fakss) n telefax m\ send a - man-
con mucho so — hasta ahora ;
dar un telefax
far-away (faa-ro- u e\ adj remoto )
fear (fi 6 n temor m, miedo
)
m ;
v te-
farce (faass n sainete m, farsa f )
mer
fare (f e 6 n gastos de viaje, precio del
)
feasible (fii- so-bol )
adj realizable
billete alimento ;
m feast (fiisst )
n fiesta f
farm (faam n granja / )
feat n gran trabajo
(fiit)

farmer faa- mo n granjero


(
farm- )
m ;
feather /e-do n pluma /( )

er's wife granjera f feature />/-cho n caracteristica


( ) /;
farmhouse faam- hauss n cortijo ( )
m ;
rasgo m
rancho mMe February (/e-bru-o-ri )
febrero
far-off faa- rof adj remoto
( )
federal adj federal
(fe- dd-rol )

fascinate (
fae- ssi-neit )
v cautivar federation (fe-do-re/-J6n n federacion )

fascism (/ice-fi-som )
n fascismo m /
fascist fae-\\ssx adj fascista
( )
fee (fii n honorarios mpl
)

fashion (fe?Jon n moda /; modo )


m feeble ///-bo adj debil
(
I
)

fashionable (/ie-Jd-no-bol adj a la )


’feed (fiid v alimentar; fed up with
)

moda harto de
fast (faasst )
adj rapido ;
firme *feel (fiil )
v *sentir; palpar; - like
fast-dyed {iaassx-daid) adj lavable, no antojarse
destine feeling (///-ling )
n sensacibn f
fasten faa- sson v atar *cerrar
( ) ;
fell (fel )
v(p fall)

fastener fea-sso-no n cierre (


)
m fellow (
fe- lou )
n tipo m
fat (faet adj graso, gordo; n grasa f
)
felt 1 (felt) n fieltro m
fatal /©/-to
( adj fatal, mortal I )
felt 2 (felt) v(p,
pp feel)
fate (feit) n destino m female (fti-me\\ adj femenino )

father faa-6o n padre


( )
m feminine (/e-mi-nin adj femenino )

father-in-law (/aa-fio-rin-loo) n (pi fa- fence (fenss n cerca f reja f v es- ) \ \


fendef 229 fish

grimir finance fai -naenss) v financiar


(

fender (
fen-do )
n parachoques m ;
de- finances (fai-/7a?n-ssis pi finanzas fpl )

fensa fMe financial [\a\-naen-\6\ adj financiero )

ferment (ioo-ment) vfermentar finch (finch ) n pinzon m


ferry-boat (/e-ri-bout )
n transborda- 'find (faind v *encontrar )

dorm fine (fain n multa /; adj fino; bello;


)

fertile ( /oo-tail )
adj fertil excelente, maravilloso; - arts be-
festival (/e-ssti-vol )
n festival m llas artes
festive adj festivo
(
fe- sstiv )
finger [fing-gho )
n dedo m ;
little -
fetch (fech por *ir a buscar )
v *ir ;
dedo auricular
feudal fyuu-6o\ adj feudal
( )
fingerprint (//>7p-gh6-print) n impre-
fever (///-vo n fiebre / )
sion digital
feverish (/w-vo-rif adj febril )
finish(//-nif) Kterminar; n termina-

few (fyuu adj pocos )


cion /; meta /; finished acabado
fiance (fi-a*g-ssei n novio )
m Finland (///7-lond Finlandia f )

fiancee (fi-a*^-ssei n novia / )


Finn (fin n finlandes )
m
fibre ( fai-bb )
n fibra / Finnish (//- nij adj finlandes )

fiction (
fik-[6n n ficcion / )
fire (fai 6 n fuego incendio
)
m ;
m ;
v
field (fiild )
n campo m terreno ;
m ;
- disparar; *despedir
glasses gemelos de camparia fire-alarm (/a/ -ro-laam
6 n alarma de
)

fierce (fi°ss) adj fiero; salvaje, violen- incendio


to fire-brigade {fai 6 -bri-gheid )
n bombe-
fifteen num quince
(i\i-tiin) ros mpl
fifteenth (fit -tiinz) num quinceno fire-escape (
6
fai - ri-sskeip )
n escala de
fifth (fifz num quinto )
incendios
fifty (
num cincuenta
fif-ti )
fire-extinguisher 6
(/a/ -rik-ssting-gh
u
i-

fig (figh n higo m ) Jo )


n extintor m
fight (fait n combate ) lucha / m , fireplace d
(/a/ -pleiss )
n chimenea /
'fight (fait v combatir, luchar fireproof (/a/ -pruuf
6 adj incombusti-
) )

figure //-gho ( ) n estatura /, figura /; ble ;


refractario
cifra / firm (foom )
adj firme; solido; n fir-

file (fail )
n lima /; expediente m ;
cola ma f
/ first (foosst )
num primero at- an- ;

Filipino (fi-li-p//-nou )
n filipino m tes; al principio; - name nombre
fill (fil )
v llenar; - in completar, lle- de pila
nar; filling station estacion de ser- first-aid (foosst- eid) n primeros auxi-
vicio ;
- out Am completar, llenar lios ;
- kit botiquin de urgencia ;

— up llenar post puesto de socorro
filling (//-ling )
n empaste m ;
relleno first-class ( foosst- klaass) adj de prime-
m ra calidad
film (film )
n pelicula /; v filmar first-rate foosst- reit) adj ( de primer
filter ( ///-to )
n filtro m orden, de primera clase
filthy (///- zi )
adj sordido, inmundo fir-tree (
foo- trii )
n pino m
final {fai-nol )adj final fish 1 (fij ) n (pi -es) pez m - ;
1 ;

fish 230 foot

shop pescaderia / flock (flok )


n rebano m
fish 2(fij v pescar fishing gear avios
) ;
flood (flad )
n inundacion /; riada f
de pesca; fishing fly mosca artifi- floor (floo )
n suelo m piso m — ; ;

cial; fishing hook anzuelo m\ fish- show espectaculo de variedades


ing licence permiso de pesca florist (
flo- risst n florista )
m
fishing line linea de pesca; fishing flour (flau 6 )
n harina f
net red de pescar; fishing rod cana flow (flou v correr, *fluir )

de pescar; fishing tackle aparejo de flower (flau 6 n flor f )

pesca flowerbed (flau 6 -bed n arriate )


m
fishbone (///-boun n espina f )
flower-shop (flau 6 -fop) n floristeria f
fisherman (//-Jd-mdn n (pi -men) )
flown (floun v (pp fly) )

pescador m flu (fluu) 11 gripe f


fist (fisst )
n puiio m fluent fluu-ont adj con soltura
( )

adj apropiado n ataque


fit (fit )
v ;
m ;
fluid (fluu-\d adj fluido; n fluido )
m
*convenir; fitting room probador flute (fluut n flauta f )

m fly (flai n mosca /; bragueta f


*
)

five (faiv )
num
cinco fly (flai )
v *volar
fix (fikss )
Karreglar foam n espuma /; v espumar
(foum )

fixed (fiksst )
adj fijo foam-rubber (foum-ra-bo n goma es- )

fizz (Us) n efervescencia f pumada


fjord (fyood n fiordo m )
focus fou- koss n foco
( )
m
flag (flaeghn bandera f )
fog (fogh) n niebla f
flame (fleim) n llama f foggy (/b-ghi adj brumoso )

flamingo (Uo-ming-qUou )
n (pi ~s, foglamp (%/?-laemp n faro de niebla )

~es) flamenco m fold (fould v doblar; n pliegue m)

flannel n franela /
(flae-n 61 )
folk (fouk ii gente /; — song cancibn
)

flash (flaefn relampago m )


popular
flash bulb (tfa?/-balb) n bombilla de folk-dance (
fouk- daanss )
n danza po-
flash pular
flash-light ( /7as/-lait )
n linterna f folklore (foukAoo )
n folklore m
flask (flaassk )
n frasco m ;
thermos - follow (/b-lou v *seguir; following )

termo m adj siguiente


flat (flaet )
adj llano ;
n piso m ;
- tyre
*
be fond of (bii fond ov *querer )

neumatico desinflado food (fuud n comida f alimento ) \


m ;

flavour (flei-vo )
n sabor m ;
v sazonar - poisoning intoxicacion alimenta-
fleet (fliit )
1 flota / ria
flesh (fief )
n came / foodstuffs fuud-ssxaiss pi articulos ( )

flew (fluu )
v(p fly) alimenticios
flex (flekss )
n cordon flexible fool (fuul )
n idiota m, tonto m ;
v en-
flexible (f/e£-ssi-bol adj flexible )
ganar
flight (flait )
n vuelo charter m ;
- foolish (fuu-\\\ )
adj necio, tonto; ab-
vuelo fletado surdo
flint (flint) n pedernal m foot (fut )
n (pi feet) pie m ;
- powder
float (flout) v flotar; n flotador m polvo para los pies; on - a pie
football 231 free

football (for-booi n futbol m — ) ; fortnight ( foot- nait )


n quincena f
match partido de futbol fortress (/bo-triss )
n fortaleza f
foot-brake fut- bretk n freno de pie ( )
fortunate (/bo-cho-not )
adj afortuna-
footpath fut-paaz n senda f
( ) do
footwear fut- u e 6 n calzado m
( )
fortune (/bo-chuun )
n fortuna /; suer-
for (too. fo )
prep para; durante; a te /
causa de, por conj porque
; forty (foo-u cuarenta )
num
Morbid (fo -bid) v prohibir forward (foo- u od
adv hacia adelante. )

force (fooss v obligar. *forzar; n )


adelante; vreexpedir
fuerza /; by- forzosamente foster-parents (/b-sstd-pe°-rdntss pi )

driving - fuerza motriz padres adoptivos


ford (food )
n vado m fought (foot v (p. pp fight) )

forecast /oo-kaasst ( ) n prevision /; v foul adj sucio; vil


(faui )

pronosticar found 1 (faund v (p. pp find) )

foreground (foo-ghraund n primer )


found 2 (faund v fundar )

piano foundation (faun-be/-[dn n fundacion


)

forehead fo-red n frente f


( ) /; - cream crema de base
foreign (fo-r in ) adj extranjero; extra- fountain (faun-x\n n fuente f )

no fountain-pen (/bun-tin-pen n estilo- )

foreigner (
fo- ri-no ) n extranjero m ; grafica /
forastero m four (foo) num cuatro
foreman (foo-mon n ) (pi -men) capa- fourteen (foo-r//b) num catorce
taz m fourteenth foo- tiinz) num catorceno(

foremost foo-mousst adj primero


(
)
fourth (fooz num cuarto )

foresail (/bo-sseil )
n foque m fowl (faul n (pi -s, -) volateria /
)

forest ( fo-risst )
n selva /, bosque m fox (fokss )
n zorro m
forester (/b-ri-ssto )
n guardabosques foyer (foi-ei ) n vestibulo m
m fraction (fraek-\on )
n fraccion /
forge (food 3 )
v falsificar fracture (fraek-cho )
v fracturar; n
Morget (io-ghet) volvidar fractura /
forgetful (fo-^ber-fol adj olvidadizo )
fragile [frae-6ia\\ ) adj fragil
Morgive (fo -ghiv) v perdonar fragment [fraegh- mont )
n fragmento
fork (fook n tenedor bifurcacion
) m ; m ;
trozo m
/; vbifurcarse frame (freim n marco m armadura f ) ;

form (foom n forma /; formulario )


France (fraanss Francia / )

m clase/; vformar
; franchise {fraen-cha\s n derecho elec- )

formal foo- mol adj formal


( ) toral
formality (foo-ma?-lo-ti n formalidad ) fraternity ( fro -rob -no -ti )
n fraternidad
/ /
former foo- mo adj antiguo ante-
( ) ; fraud (frood n fraude )
m
rior;formerly antes fray (frei v deshilacharse
)

formula (foo-myu-lo n (pi -e, -s) )


free (frii adj libre; gratuito;
)
- of
formula / charge gratis; - ticket billete gra-
fort (foot )
n fortaleza / tuito
; ;

freedom 232 gall

freedom (
frii- ddm n )
libertad / full (ful adj lleno; ~ board pension
)

* freeze (friis
v *helar congelar ) ;
completa - stop punto - up ; m ;

freezing frii-sing adj helado


( ) completo
freezing-point (/b/'-sing-point) n punto fun (fan n diversion f
)

de congelation function fangk- Jon n funcion f


( )

freight (freit )
n carga /, cargo m fund (fand ) n fondos mpl
French (french )
adj frances fundamental (fan-do-men-tol adj )

Frenchman (french-mon )
n (pi -men) fundamental
frances m funeral (/yuu-no-rol n funerales mpl )

frequency /r//-k u on-ssi n frecuencia( )


funnel (fe-nol n embudo )
m
/ funny fa- ni ) adj gracioso, comico
(

frequent frii- k u ont adj frecuente


( )
extrano
fresh (fre/ adj fresco; - water agua
)
fur (foo n piel /; - coat abrigo de
)

dulce pieles; furs piel f


friction (
frik- Jon n friction f
)
furious (fyu d -ri-oss adj furioso )

Friday (
frai-6\ )
viemes m furnace (/bo-niss) n homo m
fridge (frid3 )
n frigorifico /n, refrige- furnish (foo-mf) v suministrar, procu-
rador m rar; instalar, amueblar; - with
friend (trend )
n amigo m
amiga f ;
*proveer de
friendly (frend-\\ )
adj amable; amisto- furniture (/bb-ni-cho n muebles mpl )

so furrier (/b ri o )
n peletero m
friendship {frend-\\p )
n amistad / further (fdd-do )
adj mas lejos; ulte-
fright (trait espanto )
n miedo m ,
m rior
frighten frai- ton v espantar
( )
furthermore /bb-do-moo adv ade- ( )

frightened frai-tond adj espantado ( )


mas
*be ~ asustarse furthest /bb-disst adj el mas alejado
( )

frightful (frait-id\ adj terrible


)
fuse (fyuus n fusible mecha f )
m ;

fringe (frind3 )
n franja f fuss (fass n bulla f ostentacion /*, al-
) ;

frock (frok )
n vestido m haraca f
frog (frogh )
n rana f future fyuu-cho n porvenir
(
adj )
m ;

from (from )
prep desde; de; a partir futuro
de
front (frant )
n frente m ;
in ~ of de-
lante de
frontier [fran-\\ 6 n frontera /
G
)

frost (frosst n escarcha f


)

froth (froz )
n espuma / gable (ghei n faldon m - bol )

frozen (
frou- son )
adj congelado ;
- gadget n accesorio m
(ghae-dyt )

food alimento congelado gaiety (ghei-o-i\ n alegria f )

fruit (fruut )
n fruta /; fruto m gain (ghein v ganar; n ganancia f )

fry v *frelr
(frai )
gait (gheit) n paso m
frying-pan (fra/-ing paen )
n sarten f gale (gheil n ventarron m )

fuel (
fyuu-o\ )
n combustible m ;
- gall (ghool n bilis f - bladder vesi-
) \

pump Am bomba de gasolina cula biliar


gallery 233 giggle

gallery {ghae-\o-b n galena / ) dades


gallop (ghae-\op n galope )
m gem (d3§m n joya /, gema /; alhaja f
)

gallows (ghae-\ous pi horca f )


gender djen-do n genero m
( )

gallstone ghool-ssxoun n calculo bi-


( )
general (o^je-no-rol adj general n ) ;

liar general m - practitioner medico ;

game (gheim n juego caza /; ~~ )


m ;
de cabecera; in - en general
reserve parque de reserva zoologica generate dje- no-reit v generar
( )

gang (ghaeng n banda /; equipo )


m generation (d3e-no-re/-[6n n genera- )

gangway (ghasng- e u i
)
n pasarela f cion f
gaol (d3eil n carcel f )
generator (o(je-no-rei-t6r n generador )

gap (ghaep n hueco m )


m
garage ghae-raaz n garaje
( )
m ;
v de- generosity (d3e-no-ro-sso-ti )
n gene-
jar en garaje rosidad f
garbage (ghaa-bids n basura / )
generous adj generoso
(dje-no-ross )

garden (ghaa-don n jardin public )


m ;
genital adj genital
(tfje-ni-tol )

-jardin publico; zoological gar- genius (dj/V-ni-dss n genio )


m
dens jardin zoologico gentle djen- tol adj gentil tiemo,
( ) ;

gardener {ghaa-d o-no n jardinero )


m suave prudente ;

gargle (0/733-ghol )
v *hacer gargaras gentleman (c(jeA7 -tol-mon )
n (pi -men)
garlic (ghaa-\\k )
n ajo m caballero m
gas (ghaess )
n gas m nAm gasolina
;
genuine (dje-nyu-in adj genuino )

/; -
cooker cocina de gas - sta- ;
geography (d3i-o-ghro-fi n geografia )

tion Am puesto de gasolina ~ ;


f
stove estufa de gas geology n geologia f
(d3i-o-lo-d3i )

gasoline [ghae- sso-liin )


nAm gasolina geometry n geometria f
(d3i-o-mo-tri )

/ germ (d36om n germen m )

gastric (ghae-ssxnk )
adj gastrico; ~ German (djoo- mon adj aleman )

ulcer ulcera gastrica Germany [djoo- mo-ni Alemania / )

u
gasworks (ghaess- ookss) n fabrica de gesticulate (d3i-ssr/-kyu-leit )
v gesticu-
gas lar
gate (gheit n porton reja f
) m ;
*get (ghet) v *conseguir ;
*ir a bus-
gather (ghae-do v coleccionar; jun- ) car ;
*hacerse ;
- back regresar ;
~
tarse ;
recoger off apearse ;
- on subir, mon tar
gauge (gheid3 n medidor m ) adelantar; ~ up levantarse
gauze (ghoos) n gasa / ghost (ghousst n fantasma )
m ;
espiri-
gave (gheiv) v^(p give) tu m
gay (ghei adj alegre; gaitero
) giant [djai-onx n gigante )
m
gaze(gheis) vmirar giddiness (ghi-d i-noss) n mareo m
gazetteer (ghae-so-r/d )
n diccionario giddy (ghi-d\ )
adj mareado
geografico gift (ghift )
n regalo m ;
talento m
gear (ghi 6 ) n velocidad /; aparejo m ;
gifted (ghif-tid adj talentoso )

change - cambiar de marcha ;


~ gigantic (d3ai -ghaen-Mk adj gigantes- )

lever palanca de cambios co


gear-box (ghi°-bokss n caja de veloci- )
giggle {ghi-gbo\ v *soltar risitas )
gill 234 goose-flesh

gill (ghil )
n branquia / *go(ghou) v *ir; caminar; *hacerse;
gilt (ghift )
adj dorado - ahead continuar; - away *irse;
ginger djin -636 n jengibre
( )
m - back regresar; - home *volver a
gipsy (djip- ssi n gitano )
m casa; - in entrar; - on continuar;
girdle (ghoo-6b n faja / \
)
- out *salir; - through pasar
girl (ghool )
n muchacha /; - guide goal (ghoul n meta /; gol
)
m
exploradora / goalkeeper (ghoul-ku-pb n portero )
m
*give(ghiv) v*dar; entregar; - goat (ghout n cabron cabra /
)
m y

away revelar; - in ceder; - up re- god (ghod) n dios m


nunciar goddess (gho-6\ss n diosa f )

glacier (ghlae-ss\-b )
n glaciar m godfather (ghod-iaa-db n padrino )
m
glad (ghlaed adj alegre, contento;
)
goggles (p/io-ghbls pi gafas fpl )

gladly con mucho gusto, gustosa- gold (ghould n oro - leaf hojas
)
m ;

mente de oro
gladness (ghlaed-nbss n alegria / )
golden [ghoul -bon adj dorado )

glamorous (ghlaB-mo-ross adj encan- )


goldmine [ghould- main n mina de )

tador oro
glamour ghlae-mb n encanto
( )
m goldsmith ghould -ssrruz n orfebre
( )
m
glance (ghlaanss n ojeada /; v ojear )
golf (gholf )
n golf m
gland (ghlaend n glandula / )
golf-club gholf-k lab
[ )
n palo de golf
glare (ghle 6 )
n destello m ;
resplan- golf-course gholf-k ooss [
n campo de
)

dor m golf
glaring [ghle 6 - ring
adj deslumbrador )
golf-links (gholf- lingkss )
n campo de
glass (ghlaass n vaso vidrio )
m ;
m ;
golf
de vidrio; glasses anteojos mpl\ gondola (ghon-bb-\b n gondola / )

magnifying - lente de aumento gone (ghon adv (pp go) ido


)

glaze (ghleis) vesmaltar good (ghud adj bueno )

glen (ghlen n Canada / )


good-bye! (ghud-ba/) jadios!
glide (ghlaid) v resbalar good-humoured (ghud-byuu-mbd )
adj
glider (ghlai-bbn planeador m )
de buen humor
glimpse (ghlimpss n vislumbre )
m ;
good-looking (ghud-/u-kmg )
adj bien
ojeada/; vvislumbrar parecido
global (gh/ou-bo\ adj mundial )
good-natured (ghud-ne/-chbd adj )

globe (ghloub n globo )


m bondadoso
gloom (ghluum n obscuridad / )
goods (ghuds pi mercancias fpl bie-
)
,

gloomy (ghluu- mi adj sombrio )


nes mpl\ - train tren de mercan-
glorious (ghloo-n-oss adj esplendido )
cias
glory (ghloo-h n gloria /; honor m, )
good-tempered (ghud- fern-pod adj )

elogio m de buen humor


gloss (ghloss n brillo )
m goodwill (ghud- u //) n buena voluntad
glossy (ghlo-ssi adj lustroso )
goose (ghuuss n (pi geese) oca / )

glove (ghlav n guante )


m gooseberry (ghus-bb-n n grosella es- )

glow (ghlou v brillar; n brillo


)
m pinosa
glue (ghluu) n cola f goose-flesh (ghuuss- fief )
n carne de
gorge 235 greeting

gallina grapefruit (ghreip-Uuux ) 77 pomelo m ;

gorge (ghood3 n canon m )


toronja fMe
gorgeous (ghoo- d$dss adj magnifico )
grapes (ghreipss pi uvas fpl )

gospel (gho-sspo\ n evangelio )


m graph (ghraef 77 grafico m
)

gossip {gho-ssip n chisme v )


m ;
graphic (ghrae- fik adj grafico )

*contar chismes grasp (ghraassp v agarrar 77 agarre ) ;

got (ghot v(p, pp get)


)
777

Gothic (gho-z\k) adj gotico grass (ghraass )


77 cesped m
gourmet (ghu°- mei) n gastronomo grasshopper (ghraass- ho-po )
77 salta-

m montes m
gout (ghaut) n gota / grate (ghreit )
77 reja /; v rallar
govern gha-von v *regir
( ) grateful (ghreit-Yo\ )
adj agradecido
governess (gha-\jd-ri\ss n aya / )
grater (ghrei-xo )
77 rayador m
government (p/ra-vdn-mont) n regi- gratis (ghrae-x\ss )
adj gratuito
men 777, gobiemo m gratitude (ghrae- ti-tyuud gratitud / ) 77

governor gha-vo-no n gobernador


( )
gratuity (ghro-ryi/ty-o-ti propina / ) 77

777 grave (ghreiv )


77 sepultura /; adj gra-
gown (ghaun )
77 traje m ve
grace (ghreiss ) n gracia /; perdon m gravel (ghrae-v 6 77 grava / \
)

graceful adj gracioso


(ghreiss-io\ )
gravestone (ghreiv- sstoun 77 lapida / )

grade (ghreid n grado )


v graduar m ; graveyard (ghreiv- yaad 77 cementerio )

gradient (g/jre/-di-ont) n pendiente / 777

gradual [ghrae-biu- 6 adj gradual; \


)
gravity (ghrae-v o-ti ) 77 gravedad /; se-
gradually adv paulatinamente riedad /
graduate {ghrae-d^-e\\ v graduarse ) gravy (ghrei-v\ 77 salsa / )

grain (ghrein n grano 777, trigo


)
m graze (ghreis v spacer; 77 rozadura f
)

gram (ghraem n gramo m ) grease (ghriiss 77 grasa /; v engrasar


)

grammar [ghrae- mo n gramatica / )


greasy (ghrii- ssi adj grasiento, graso- )

grammatical (ghro-m^-ti-kol )
adj gra- so
matical great (ghreit )
adj grande; Great Brit-
grand (ghraend adj imponente )
Gran Bretana
ain
granddad (ghraen- daed n abuelo m )
Greece (ghriiss Grecia / )

granddaughter (ghraen- doo-to 77 nie- )


greed (ghriid 77 codicia /
)

ta f greedy ghrii -6\ adj codicioso; gloton


( )

grandfather (ghraen -faa-do 77 abuelo )


Greek (ghriik adj griego )

777 green (ghriin adj verde; - card


)
tar-
grandmother (
ghraen -ma-do )
77 abuela jeta verde
/ greengrocer (ghriin- ghrou-sso )
77 ver-
grandparents (ghraen-pe 6 -rontss )
pi dulero m
abuelos mpl greenhouse (ghriin-hauss) 77 inverna-
grandson (ghraen- ssan )
77 nieto m dero 777, invernaculo m
granite (ghrae-n\x 77 granito )
m greens (ghriins pi legumbres fpl )

grant (ghraant v conceder ) ;


77 subven- greet (ghriit) vsaludar
cion /, beca f greeting (ghrii- ting 77 saludo )
m
grey 236 gynaecologist

grey adj gris


(ghrei )
v garantizar
greyhound (^te-haund n galgo m )
guarantor (ghae-ron-roo) n garante m
grief (ghriif )
n pesadumbre /; aflic- guard (ghaad n guardia /; v guardar )

cion /, dolor m guardian (ghaa-d\-on n tutor )


m
grieve (ghriiv v *estar afligido
)
guess (ghess v adivinar *creer, con-
) ;

grill (ghril n parrilla /; v asar en pa-


)
jeturar; n conjetura /
rrilla guest (ghesst n huesped m, invitado )

grill-room (ghril-ruum n parrilla / )


m
grin (ghrin )
v *sonreir; n sonrisa sar- guest-house (ghesst-hauss n pension )

donica /
‘grind (ghraind v *moler; triturar )
guest-room (pdessr-ruum n habita- )

grip (ghrip ) v *asir; n agarradero m, cion para huespedes


agarre m
nAm maletin
;
m guide (ghaid n guia v guiar ) m ;

grit (ghrit) n polvo m guidebook {ghaid- buk n guia f )

groan (ghroun v *gemir )


guide-dog (ghaid-dogh n perro lazari- )

grocer (ghrou-sso n abacero aba- )


m ;
Uo
rrotero niMe grocer's abaceria /; ;
guilt (ghilt) n culpa f
abarroteria fMe guilty (ghil- ti )
adj culpable
groceries [ghrou- sso-ris pi comesti- )
guinea-pig (gr/?/-ni-pigh )
n conejillo de
bles mpl Indias
groin (ghroin n ingle f )
guitar (ghi- taa) n guitarra f
groove (ghruuv n surco )
m gulf (ghalf ) n golfo m
gross 1 (ghrouss) n (pi ~) gruesa / gull (ghal )
n gaviota f
gross 2 (ghrouss adj grosero bruto ) ;
gum (gham n encia /; goma /; cola f
)

grotto (ghro- tou n (pi -es, ~s) gruta )


gun (ghan n fusil revolver m ca-
) ;

/ non m
ground (ghraund n fondo m, tierra
1
)
gunpowder (ghan-pau-db n polvora f )

/; - floor piso bajo; grounds terre- gust (ghasst n rafaga f )

no m gusty (gha- ssti adj borrascoso )

ground 2 (ghraund v (p, pp grind) )


gut (ghat n intestino
)
guts coraje m ;

group (ghruup n grupo m )


m
grouse (ghrauss n (pi ~~) gallo de )
gutter {gha-xo )
n cuneta f
bosque guy (ghai )
n tipo m
grove (ghrouv n soto m )
gymnasium (djim-ne/ si-om )
n (pi ~s,
‘grow (ghrou )
v *crecer; cultivar; -sia) gimnasio m
*hacerse gymnast (djim-naassx )
n gimnasta m
growl v *grunir
(ghraul )
gymnastics (d3im-na?-sstikss pi gim- )

grown-up ghroun-ap adj adulto; n


( )
nasia f
adulto m gynaecologist (ghai-nd-/ro-lo-d3isst ) n
growth (ghrouz n crecimiento tu- )
m ;
ginecologo m
mor m
grudge (ghrad3) v^envidiar
grumble (ghram-bo\ v'refunfunar )

guarantee (ghae-ron-f//) n garantia /;


haberdashery 237 harm
ham (haem n jamon )
m
hamlet n aldea /
H (
haem-\'6\
hammer (hae-md n martillo
)

m
)

hammock {hae-mdk n hamaca f )

haberdashery (/7a?-bb-dae-fo-ri )
n hamper haem-po n cesto m
( )

merceria / hand (haend n mano /; v alargar ~ ) ;

habit {has- bit )


n habito m cream crema para las manos
habitable {hae-b\-xd-bd ) adj habitable \
handbag {haend-baegh n bolso m )

habitual (ho-6/-chu-6l adj habitual )


handbook {haend-buk n manual )
m
had (haed v (p, pp have)
)
hand-brake {haend-bre\k n freno de )

haddock hae-dok n (pi ~~) bacalao


( )
m mano
haemorrhage (/?e-mo-rid 3 n hemo- )
handcuffs {haend-kaiss pi esposas fpl )

rragia / handful {haend-ful n punado )


m
haemorrhoids (/)e-mo-roids pi hemo- )
handicraft (/7«/?-di-kraaft) n trabajo
rroides fpl manual artesania / ;

hail (heil )
n granizo m handkerchief (/7«/?^-ko-chif) n panue-
hair (he 6 )
n cabello m — cream bri-
;
lo m
llantina f ;
— gel gel fijador de handle {haen-d'6\ )
n mango m ;
v ma-
cabello; - piece postizo m; ~ nejar; tratar
rollers rizadores mpl\ ~~ tonic toni- hand-made (haend -meid) adj hecho a
co para el cabello mano
hairbrush (/?<? 6 -braJ n cepillo para el )
handshake {haend-\e\k )
n apreton de
cabello manos
haircut {he 6 - kat n corte de pelo )
handsome {haen-ssom adj guapo )

hair-do {he 6 -duu n peinado )


m handwork {haend- u ook n obra hecha )

hairdresser {he 6 -6re-sso n peluquero )


a mano
m handwriting {haend-ra\-t\ng )
n escritu-
hair-dryer (/?e
6 -drai-o n secador para ra /
)

el pelo handy {haen-6\ adj manejable )

hair-grip (/?e
6 -ghrip n horquilla f *
hang haeng v *colgar
(
) )

hair-net {he 6 -ne t) n redecilla f hanger {haeng-o n percha / )

hairpin (/?e°-pin ) n horquilla / hangover (haeng-ou-vo n resaca / )

hair-spray (he 6 - ssprei ) n laca para el happen {hae-pon v suceder, pasar )

cabello happening (/?®-po-ning n aconteci- )

hairy (he 6 -h adj cabelludo


) miento m
half 1
( haaf ) adj medio happiness {hae-p\-noss )
n felicidad f
half 2 haaf(
)
n (pi halves) mi tad / happy adj contento,
{hae-p\ )
feliz
half-time (haaf fa/m) /7 descanso m harbour {haa -bo n puerto )
m
halfway (haaf- "a/) adv a mi tad de ca- hard (haad adj duro; dificil ) ;
hardly
mino apenas
halibut (/7a?-li-bot )
n (pi ~) hahbut m hardware (
haad- u e 6 )
n quincalla /; -
hall (hool )
n vestibulo m sala f
;
store ferreteria /
halt (hoolt) vpararse hare (he 6 )
n liebre f
halve (haav )
v partir por la mi tad harm (haam n )
peijuicio m ;
mal m ,
harmful 238 help

dano/77; vpeijudicar de escuela


harmful haam-16\ adj peijudicial,
( )
headquarters (hed-^oo-tos pi cuar- )

danoso tel general


harmless haam- loss adj inocuo
( ) head-strong (/?ad-sstrong )
adj cabezu-
harmony (haa-mo-xw n armonia / )
do
harp(haap) n arpa/ head-waiter (hed- u ei-\o )
n jefe de ca-
harpsichord haap -ssi-kood n ( )
clavi- mareros
cembalo m heal (hiil vcurar )

harsh (haaj) adj aspero; severo; cruel health (helz n salud ) /; - centre dis-
harvest (/?aa-visst n cosecha / )
pensario m ~ certificate certifica-
;

has(haes) v(pr have) do de salud


haste (heisst n prisa/ )
healthy (hei- zi )
adj sano
hasten hei-sson v apresurarse
( )
heap (hiip )
n monton m
hasty hei-ssx\ adj apresurado
( )
*
hear (hi 6 v *oir )

hat (haet n sombrero )


~~ rack per- m ;
hearing {hi6 - ring n oido )
m
cha / heart (haat n corazon nucleo )
m ;
m ;

hatch (haech n trampa f )


by ~ de memoria ~ attack ataque ;

hate (heit v detestar odiar n odio


) ; ;
cardiaco
m heartburn (haat-boon n acidez f )

hatred (
hei- trid )
n odio m hearth (haaz n hogar )
m
haughty adj altivo(hoo-i\ )
heartless (haat-Yoss adj insensible )

haul (hool varrastrar )


hearty (haa-i\ adj cordial )

*have (haev) v *haber, *tener; *ha- heat (hiit n calor in v *calentar;


) ;

cer ~ to deber
;
heating pad almohada electrica
haversack (/7a?-vo-ssaek n morral )
m heater hii-xo n calefactor
(
im- )
m ;

hawk (hook n azor halcon )


m ;
m mersion ~ calentador de inmersidn
hay (hei n heno )
- fever fiebre m ;
heath (hiiz) n landa f
del heno heathen hii -don n pagano (
)
m
hazard hae-sod n riesgo
( )
m heather (he-do n brezo m )

haze (heis n calina /; niebla /


)
heating (/7/V-ting n calefaccion f )

hazelnut (/?e/-sdl-nat n avellana / )


heaven (he-\/6n n cielo m )

hazy {hei- si adj cahnoso; brumoso )


heavy he-v adj pesado
(
i
)

he (hii pron el
)
Hebrew (hii- bruu n hebreo m )

head (hed n cabeza ) /; v dirigir ;


- of hedge (hed3) n seto m
state jefe de Estado; - teacher di- hedgehog (/?etfj-hogh n erizo m )

rector de escuela heel (hiil n talon m tac6n m


) ;

headache (
he-6e\k )
n dolor de^cabeza height (hait n altura f colmo /n, ) \

heading (/?e-ding )
n titulo m apogeo m
headlamp (hed-\semp n fanal )
m hell (hei )
n infiemo m
headland hed-\ond n promontorio( )
hello! (h e-lou) jhola! ;
jbuenos dias!
m helm n timon m
(h§lm )

headlight [hedAaw) n faro m helmet (hel-m\\ n casco )


m
headline {hed- lain n titular )
m helmsman (helms-mon n timonero )
m
headmaster (hed-maa-ssto )
n director help (help )
v ayudar n ayuda f ;
helper 239 homosexual

helper (hel-po )
n ayudante m hinge (hind 3 )
n bisagra f
helpful help-1o\( ) adj servicial hip (hip) n cadera /
helping (/?e/-ping )
n porcion / hire (hai 6 v alquilar; for
)
- de alqui-
hem (hem n dobladillo )
m ler
hemp (hemp n canamo )
m hire-purchase (hai 6 -pdo-chdss )
n
hen (hen )
n gallina f compra a plazos
henceforth (henss-fooz) adv de ahora his (his) adj su
en adelante historian (hi-ssfoo-ri-on )
n historiador
her hoo ) pron la, le adj su
( ;
m
herb (hoob) n hierba f historic (hi-ssfo-rik )
adj historico
herd (hood n manada / )
historical (hi-ssfo-ri-kol adj historico
)

here (hi 6 adv aca - you are tenga


) ;
history (/?/-ssto-ri )
n historia /
usted hit (hit) n exito m
*
hereditary (hi-re-di-to-ri )
adj heredita- hit hit v pegar tocar, *acertar
(
) ;

rio hitchhike (hich-ha\k v *hacer auto- )

hernia (hod- ni-o )


n hernia / stop
hero (/?/ d -rou n (pi -es) heroe )
m hitchhiker (/7/c/7-hai-ko )
n autoesto-
heron (/?e-ron n garza / )
pista m
herring (he-ring n (pi — ~s) arenque ) ,
hoarse (hooss adj ronco )

m hobby ho- bi n aficion f


( )

herself (hdo-sself) pron se; ella mis- hobby-horse (/70-bi-hooss n comidilla )

ma /
hesitate (he- si-teit )
v vacilar hockey (ho- ki n hockey )
m
heterosexual (he-to-rd-sse/r-fu-ol )
adj hoist (hoisst) vizar
heterosexual hold (hould n bodega / )

hiccup (/?/-kap )
n hipo m #
hold (hould v *tener; *retener; )
~
hide(haid) n pielf on agarrarse up *sostener ;
-

hide (haid )
vesconder hold-up houl-dap n atraco m
( )

hideous (/?/-di oss ) adj horrible hole (houl n bache m, agujero m


)

hierarchy (/>a/ 6 -raa-ki n jerarquia / holiday (/)o-lo-di n vacaciones fpl\


) )

high (hai adj alto ) fiesta ~ camp colonia veraniega


highway (hai- u e\ ) n carretera /; nAm ~ resort lugar de descanso on ~ ;

autopista f de vacaciones
hijack (/?a/-d 3 aek) vapresar Holland (/70 -ldnd Holanda f )

hijacker (/7a/-d3aB-ko )
n secuestrador hollow (ho- lou adj hueco )

m holy (hou-W adj santo )

hike(haik) v'caminar homage /7o-mid3 n homenaje m


( )

hill (hil ) n colina / home (houm n casa /; hospicio m ) ;

hillside (/?//-ssaid )
n ladera / adv en casa, a casa en casa ;
at ~
hilltop ( /7//-top ) n cima / home-made (houm -meid) adj casero
hilly (hi-\\ ) adj montuoso homesickness (/70L/m-ssik-noss n )

him (him )
pron le nostalgia /
himself (him -sself) pron se; el mismo homosexual (hou-mo-sse/r-ju-ol adj )

hinder (hin-6o v *impedir )


homosexual
honest 240 humble
honest (o-nisst) adj honesto; sincero hospitable (/7 o-sspi-to-bol )
adj hospi-
honesty (o-ni-ssti n honradez / )
talario
honey (ha-n\ n miel / )
hospital (/70-sspi-tdl )
n hospital m
honeymoon (/73-ni-muun )
n luna de hospitality ho-sspi- ra?-lo-ti (
)
n hospi-
miel talidad f
honour n honor m v honrar,
(o-no ) ;
host (housst )
n anfitrion m
*rendir homenaje hostage ( /?o-sstid3 )
n rehen m
honourable (o-no-ro-bbl adj honora- )
hostel [ho- sstdl )
n hospederia f
ble ;
honesto hostess (
hou-ssi\ss )
n azafata f
hood (hud )
n capucha /; nAm capo hostile (/70-sstail ) adj hostil
m hot (hot) ^'caliente
hoof (huuf n casco )
m hotel (hou -tel) n hotel m
hook (huk n gancho )
m hot-tempered (hot- ?em-pod ) adj cole-
hoot (huut v tocar la bocina )
rico
hooter huu-\o n bocina / hour 6
( )
(au )
n hora f
hoover huu-vo v pasar el aspirador
( )
hourly (au°-\\ )
adj a cada hora
hop (hop v brincar; n salto m
1
)
house n casa f vivienda f
(hauss ) ; ;

hop 2 (hop) n lupulo m inmueble m - agent corredor de ;

hope (houp n esperanza /; v esperar )


casas - block Am manzana de ca-
;

hopeful {houp-\o\ adj esperanzado )


sas; public - cafe m
hopeless (houp-\oss adj desesperado )
houseboat hauss-bou \ n casa ( )
flotan-
horizon (ho-ra/-s6n n horizon te )
m te
horizontal (ho-ri-so^-tol adj horizon- )
household (teuss-hould n menaje ) m
tal housekeeper (/?auss-kn-pd n ama de )

horn (hoon n cuerno )


m
bocina / ;
Haves
horrible (/7 o-ri-bol )
adj horrible; terri- housekeeping (/rauss-kii-ping )
n go-
ble, atroz bierno de la casa
horror ho-ro n espanto
(
horror )
m housemaid (/?auss-meid )
11 criada f
hors-d'oeuvre (00 -dodvr) n entreme- housewife (hauss- u aif )
n ama de casa
ses mpl housework (/?ai/ss-
u
6 bk )
11 faenas do-
horse (hooss n caballo )
m mesticas
horseman (/7 ooss-mon )
n (pi -men) ji- how ( hau )
adv como que - many ; ;

nete m cuanto; - much cuanto


horsepower (hooss-pau 6
)
n caballo de however (hau-e-vd conj todavia, sin )

vapor embargo
horserace (hooss-re\ss )
n carrera de hug (hagh v abrazar; n abrazo m )

caballos huge (hyuud3 adj formidable, enor- )

horseradish (/?ooss-rae-di| )
n rabano me
picante hum (ham )
v tararear
horseshoe n herradura f
(/?ooss-Juu )
human {hyuu-mon ) adj humano; -
horticulture (/700-ti-kal-chd n horti- )
being ser humano
cultura f humanity (hyu-ma?-no-ti )
n humani-
hosiery (hou-^o-n )
n generos de pun- dad/*
to humble (dam-bol )
adj humilde
humid 241 imagine

humrd humedo
(hyuu-rrud )
adj ice-cream (a/ss-kriim n helado )
m
humidity (hyu-m/-do-ti n humedad f )
Iceland (a/ss-lond Islandia f )

humorous hyuu-mo-ross adj chisto- ( )


Icelander (a/ss-lon-do n islandes )
m
so, gracioso, humoristico Icelandic (a\ss- lasn -d\k adj islandes )

humour (
hyuu-mo n humor )
m icon a/-kon n icono
( )
m
hundred (han-drod n ciento )
idea (ai -di°) n idea f\ pensamiento
Hungarian (hang-p/?e°-ri-6n adj hun- )
m nocion /, concepto
;
m
garo ideal (ai -di°l) adj ideal; n ideal m
!

Hungary (hang-gho-ri Hungria m )


identical (ai-den-ti-kol adj identico )

hunger (hang-gho n hambre / )


identification (ai-den-ti-fi-/re/-Jon )
n
hungry (hang-ghn adj hambriento )
identificacion /
hunt (hant vcazar; n caza /; - for
)
identify (ai-den-ti-fai )
Kidentificar
buscar identity (a\-den-xo-x\ )
n identidad /;
hunter (han-\o n cazador )
m -card carnet de identidad
hurricane (/7a-ri-kon n huracan )
m ~;
idiom (/-di-om n modismo )
m
lamp lampara sorda idiomatic (i-di d-ma?-tik adj idiomati- )

hurry (ha-d v *darse prisa, apresu- )


co
rarse n prisa /; in a — de prisa
;
idiot (/-di-ot) n idiota m
*
hurt hoot v *hacer dano. danar
(
) ;
idiotic (i-di-o-tik adj idiota)

ofender idle (ai-dol ) adj ocioso; vago; vano


hurtful (hddt-\o\adj peijudicial )
idol (ai -dol )
n idolo m
husband (has- bond n esposo m, ma- )
if (if )
conj si

rido m ignition igh-r//-J6n n encendido


( )
m ;

hut n cabana f
(hat )
- bobina del encendido
coil
hydrogen hai-dro-d^on n hidrogeno
( )
ignorant (/p/7-no-ront adj ignorante )

m ignore (\gh-noo) vignorar


hygiene (hai-dy\n )
n higiene / ill (il adj enfermo; malo; maligno
)

hygienic (hai-dj/V-nik ) adj higienico illegal (i-//7-ghol )


adj ilegal
hymn n himno m
(him )
illegible (i-/e-d 3 o-bol adj ilegible )

hyphen (hai-\on n guion m )


illiterate (i-//-td-rot) n analfabeto m
hypocrisy (hi-po-kro-ssi n hipocresia )
illness (//-noss )
n enfermedad /
f illuminate (\-luu-rm-ne\x v iluminar )

hypocrite (/7/-po-krit )
n hipocrita m illumination (i-luu-mi-ne/-J6n n ilu- )

hypocritical (hi-po-/rr/-ti-kol ) adj hipo- minacion /


crita, mojigato illusion (\-/uu-z6n )
n ilusion f
hysterical (hi-ssfe-ri-kol )
adj histerico illustrate (/-16-sstreit) v ilustrar
illustration (i-l6-ssfre/-Jon )
n ilustra-
cion f

i
image ( /-mid 3 ) n imagen /
imaginary (i-/77a?-d3i-nd-ri )
adj imagi-
nario
I (ai
)
pron yo imagination (i-mae^i-nez-fon n ima- )

ice (aiss) n hielo m ginacion f


ice-bag (aiss- baegh )
n bolsa de hielo imagine (i-ma5-d3in vimaginarse; fi- )
i
imitate 242 incline

gurarse tante
imitate /-mi-teit v imitar
( )
importer (im-poo-to n importador )
m
imitation (i -mi -re/ -Jon n imitacion /
)
imposing (im po sing adj imponente )

immediate (i-m/7-dyot adj inmediato )


impossible (im-po-sso-bol adj impo- )

immediately (i-m/V-dyot-li )
adv inme- sible
diatamente, de inmediato impotence (/m-po-tonss) n impoten-
immense (i -menss) adj inmenso, cia /
enorme impotent (/m-po-tdnt adj impotente )

immigrant (/-mi-ghront )
n inmigrante impound (im-paund) v confiscar
m impress (im -press) v impresionar
immigrate /-mi-ghreit v inmigrar
( )
impression (im-pre-fon n impresion f )

immigration (\-rru-ghrei-\6n n inmi- )


impressive (im-pre-ssiv) adj impresio-
gracion / nante
immodest (i-mo-disst adj inmodesto )
imprison (im-pr/-son )
v encarcelar
immunity (\-myuu-no-x\ n inmunidad )
imprisonment (im-pr/-s6n-m6nt) n en-
f carcelamiento m
immunize (/-myu-nais) vinmunizar improbable (im-pro-bd-bol )
adj im-
impartial (im-paa-foladj imparcial
)
probable
impassable (im-paa-sso-bol adj in- )
improper (im-pro-po adj impropio )

transi table improve (\n\-pruuv) vmejorar


impatient (im-peZ-font) adj impacien- improvement (\m-pruuv-m6nx) n me-
te jora /
impede (im -piid) v *impedir improvise (/m-pro-vais v improvisar )

impediment (im-pe-di-mont) n impe- impudent (/m-pyu-dont adj impuden- )

dimento m te
imperfect adj imperfecto
(im-pdd-fikt )
impulse (im- palss )
n impulso m ; esti-
imperial (im-p/d -ri-ol
adj imperial
)
mulo m
impersonal (im-pdd-sso-nol adj im- )
impulsive (im-pa/-ssiv adj impulsivo )

personal in (m ) prep en dentro de adv aden-


; ;

impertinence (im-pod-ti-nonss) n im- tro


pertinencia f inaccessible (i-naek-sse-sso-bol )
adj
impertinent (im-pod-ti-nont adj gro- )
inaccesible
sero, descarado, impertinente inaccurate (
i -na9-kyu- rot )
adj inexacto
u
implement 1
(/m-pli-mont) n herra- inadequate (i-/7a9-di-k dt )
adj inade-
mienta / cuado
implement 2 ( /m-pli-ment )
v efectuar incapable (ing-/re/-p6-b6l adj incapaz )

imply (im-p/a/) v^implicar incense (/n-ssenss n incienso )


m
impolite (im-po-/a/r) adj descortes incident (/n ssi dont n incidente )
m
import (im-poor) ^importar
1
incidental (in-ssi-den-tol )
adj impre-
import 2 (im- poot n importacion /; ~
)
visto
duty impuestos de importacion incite (in-ssa/r) vincitar
importance (im-poo-tonss) n impor- inclination (ing-kli-ne/ fon )
n inclina-
tancia f ci6n f
important (im-poo-tont adj impor- )
incline (mg -klain) n inclinacibn f
inclined 243 inflammation

inclined (ing -klaind) adj dispuesto, in- indicator //7-di-kei-to ) n indicador


( m
clinado ;
*
be - to v inclinarse indifferent (in-d/-fb-rbnt adj indife- )

include (ing -kluud) v *incluir rente


inclusive (ing-A/uu-ssiv adj incluso )
indigestion (in-di-tfjess-chbn ) n indi-
income n ingresos mpl
(/np-kom )
gestion /
income-tax (/np-kom-taekss n impues- )
indignation (in-digh-ne/-Jbn n indig- )

to sobre los ingresos nation /


incompetent (ing-fom-po-tont adj in- )
indirect (in-di -rekt) adj indirecto
competente individual ( in-di- v/-d 3 u-bl adj aparte, )

incomplete (in-k6m-p///f) adj incom- individual n individuo


;
m
plete Indonesia (in-db-n/V-si-b Indonesia / )

inconceivable (ing-kdn-ss//-vd-bdl )
adj Indonesian (in-db-n/V-si-on adj indo- )

inconcebible nesio
inconspicuous (ing-k6n-ssp/-kyu-6ss indoor (/n-doo adj en casa)

adj discreto indoors (in -doos) adv en casa


inconvenience (ing-kon-w/'-nyonss) n indulge (\n-daldj) veeder
incomodidad /, inconveniencia / industrial (in-tfa-sstri-bl adj indus- )

inconvenient (ing-kon-v/V-nyont) adj trial; area zona industrial


inoportuno molesto ;
industrious (in-ote-sstri-bss adj dili- )

incorrect (ing-ko-reto) adj inexacto, gente


incorrecto industry (/n-do-sstri )
n industria /
increase 1 (ing-Arr//ss) vaumentar; in- inedible (i-ne-di-bol adj incomible)

crementar, *acrecentarse inefficient (i-ni-//'-Jont adj ineficiente )

increase 2 (/np-kriiss n aumento )


m inevitable (i-ne-vi-tb-bol adj inevita- )

incredible (ing-/rre-d6-bol adj increi- )


ble
ble inexpensive (\-ri\k-sspen-ss\\/ )
adj ba-
incurable (ing-Aj^-rd-bdl ) adj incura- rato
ble inexperienced (i-nik-ssp/' d -ri-bnsst) adj
indecent (in-rf/V-ssont adj indecente )
inexperto
indeed (in -diid) adv por cierto infant //7-font n criatura /
( )

indefinite (in-ti?-fi-nit adj indefinido )


infantry (/n-fon-tri n infanteria /)

indemnity (in-dem-no-ti ) n indemni- infect (in -fekt) v infectar


zacion / infection \n-fek-\dn
( )
n infection /
independence (in-di-pe/7-dbnss) n in- infectious ) adj
contagioso
(in-/e/r-Joss
dependence f infer v *deducir
(in- foo)

independent (in-di-pen-dont adj in- )


inferior (\n-fi°-ri-o adj inferior )

dependiente autonomo ;
infinite (in-fi-not adj infinito
)

index (/n-dekss n indice )


m ;
~~ finger infinitive ( in-/7-ni-tiv )
n infinitivo m
indice m infirmary (in-fod-md-ri )
n enfermeria
India (/n-di-o) India/ /
Indian (/n-di-on adj indio; n indio
) m inflammable (in-Z/ce-mo-bol adj infla- )

indicate (/n-di-keit v senalar, indicar )


mable
indication in-di-Are/ Jon ) n senal /, in-
( inflammation (in-flb-me/-Jbn n infla- )

dication / macion /
inflatable 244 instant

inflatable (in-tfe/’-tb-bol adj inflable ) innocent (/-nb-ssbnt) adj inocente


i nf late (in- fleit ) v hinchar inoculate (i-no-kyu-leit) yvacunar
inflation [\n- flei-\6n )
n inflation / inoculation (i-no-kyu-/e/-fon n inocu- )

influence (//7-flu-onss )
n influentia /; lation /
v *influir inquire (\ng-k u ai°) vtinformarse, *pe-
influential (in-flu-en-Jol )
adj influyen- dir informes
te inquiry [\ng-k uai6 -n n pregunta /, in- )

influenza (in-flu-en-so )
n gripe / dagacion /; encuesta /; - office
inform (
in -foom )
v informar comuni- ;
oficina de informaciones
car inquisitive (ing-/r u /-sb-tiv )
adj curioso
informal (in-/bo-mdl adj informal )
insane (i n-ssein) adj lunatico
information (\n-ib-mei-\6n n infor- )
inscription (in-ss/rr/p-fon )
n inscrip-
mation /; informes mpl, comunica- cion f
do m ~ bureau oficina de infor-
;
insect (/n-ssekt )
n insecto m ;
- re-
maciones pellent insectifugo m
infra-red(in -fro- red) adj infrarrojo insecticide (in-sse/r-ti-ssaid )
n insecti-
infrequent (in-fr//-k u bnt) adj infre- cida m
cuente insensitive (in-sse/7-ssb-tiv) adj insen-
ingredient (ing-pbr//-di-bnt n ingre- )
sible
diente m insert (in-ssdor) vinsertar
inhabit (in-ba?-bit) vhabitar inside (in -ssaid) n interior m adj in- ;

inhabitable (in-bre-bi-to-bol )
adj habi- terior ;
adv adentro dentro prep ; ;

table en, dentro de ;


- out al reves ; in-
inhabitant (in-/>a?-bi-tbnt) n habitante sides entranas fpl
m insight (/n-ssait n entendimiento)
m
inhale vinhalar
(\n-heil) insignificant (in-ssigh-m-fi-kont )
adj
inherit (\n-he-nx v heredar )
insignificante ;
irrelevante ;
baladi
inheritance (in-be-ri-tonss) n herencia insist (in -ss/ssr) k insistir ;
persistir
/ insolence [in- sso-lonss) n insolencia f
initial (i-n/-Jbl )
adj inicial; n inicial /; insolent (/n-ssb-lbnt adj insolente )

v rubricar insomnia (in-ssom-ni-o )


n insomnio
initiative (i-n/-Jb-tiv) n iniciativa f m
inject vinyectar
(in- djekt) inspect (in -sspekt) v inspeccionar
injection \n-d3ek-\0n n inyeccion f
( )
inspection (in-sspe/r-fon n inspection )

injure [in-610 v *herir; ofender )


f control
;
m
injury (/>7-d36-ri n herida f’ lesion f
s )
inspector (in-sspe/r-tb ) n inspector m
6
injustice (in- dja-sstiss n injusticia f )
inspire (in- sspai v inspirar
)

ink (ingk n tinta f )


install (in-ssroo/) vinstalar
inlet (
//7 -let )
n ensenada f installation (in-sstb-/e/-Jbn )
n instala-
inn (in n posada /
)
cion f
inner (/-no adj interior; )
- tube ca- instalment (in-ssroo/ mont n plazo )
m
mara de aire instance (/n-sstbnss n ejemplo )
m ;

inn-keeper (/n-kii-pb )
n posadero m caso m
for — por ejemplo
;

innocence (/-nb-ssbnss) n inocencia f instant (/n-sstont )


n instante m
instantly 245 intrigue

instantly (Zn-sstont-li )
adv instanta- intercourse {in- to-kooss )
n trato m
neamente, inmediatamente, al ins- interest {in-trosst )
n interes m ;
redito
tante m\ vinteresar
instead of (\n-sstedov en lugar de interesting (/n-tro-ssting )
adj intere-
instinct (Zn-sstingkt )
n instinto m sante
institute (/n-ssti-tyuut ) n instituto m ;
interfere (m-\o-fi°) vinterferir; ~
institution /; v *instituir with mezclarse en
institution (in-ssti-ryiyu-Jon )
n institu- interference (in-t6-// d -ronss) n inter-
to m. institucion f ference /
instruct (in-ssfra*r) v*instruir interim (/>7-t6-rim n interin m
)

instruction (in-ssrra/r-Jon )
n instruc- interior (m-f/d -ri-on interior m
)

tion / interlude //7-to-luud n intermedio m


( )

instructive (in-ssrra/r-tiv) adj instructi- intermediary (in-to-m/Z-dyo-ri n inter- )

: VO mediary m
instructor (in-ssfra/r -to )
n instructor intermission (in-to-mZ-fon n entreac- )

m to m
instrument (Zn-sstru-mont) n instru- internal(in-rd'd-ndl ) adj intemo
ment m ; musical ~ instrumento international (in-t6-na?-|d-n6l ) adj in-
musico ternational
insufficient (in-sso-//-J6nt )
adj insufi- interpret (in-rdd-prit )
v interpretar
ciente interpreter (in-fdd-pri-to )
n interprete
m
j

insulate (Zn-ssyu-leit )
v aislar
insulation (in-ssyu-/eZ-Jon )
n aisla- interrogate (in-re-rd-gheit) v interro-
miento m gar
insulator (Zn-ssyu-lei-to )
n aislador m interrogation (in-te-ro-pdeZ-fdn n in- )

insult 1 (in -ssalt) vinsultar terrogatory m


insult 2 (
//7-ssalt )
n insulto m interrogative (in-td-ro-gho-tiv adj in- )

insurance (in -/w d -ronss )


n seguro m ;
terrogativo
- policy poliza de seguro interrupt (in-to-rap?) vinterrumpir
insure (in -fu° v asegurar )
interruption (in-to-rap-Jon ) n inte-
intact (in -taekt) adj intacto rruption /
intellect {in- to-lekt )
n intelecto m intersection (in-td-sse/r-Jon )
n inter-
intellectual (in-to-/e/f-chu-ol )
adj inte- section f
|
lectual interval (Zn-to-vdl ) n intervalo m
intelligence (m-fe-li-d 3 onss) n inteli- intervene (in-to -viin) v *intervenir
gencia f interview (Zn-to-vyuu n entrevista / )

intelligent (in- re-li-d 3 ont ) adj inteli- intestine (in-fe-sstin )


n intestino m
!
gente intimate adj intimo
(Zn-ti-mot )

intend (in -tend) v intentar, *tener la into {in-tu prep dentro de


)

intention de „ intolerable (in- ro-ld-rd-bol adj inso- )

intense (in- tenss) adj intenso portable


intention (in-fe/7-Jdn n intencion f ) intoxicated (in-ro^-ssi-kei-tid adj em- )

intentional (in-fen-Jo-nol adj inten- ) briagado


|
cional intrigue (in -triigh) n intriga /
introduce 246 jailer

introduce (in-tro -c/yuuss) v presentar; ironworks (a/ on- u ookss )


n herreria /
*introducir irony [ai°- ro-ni )
n ironia f
introduction in-tro- cte£-fon ( )
n presen- irregular (i-re-ghyu-lo adj irregular )

tation /; introduction / irreparable (i-re-po-ro-bol adj irrepa- )

invade (in- veid) v invadir rable


invalid 1
(/n-vo-liid )
n invalido m ;
adj irrevocable (i-re-vo-ko-bol )
adj irrevo-
invalido cable
invalid 2(in- i/a?-lid adj nulo )
irritable (/- ri-to-bol )
adj irritable
invasion (in-ve/- 3 on n irruption /, in- )
irritate (/- ri-teit) v irritar
vasion / is (is) v(pr be)
invent (in- vent) vinventar island (a/-lond )
n isla f
invention (in-i/en-[on n invention f )
isolate (a/ sso-leit )
v aislar
inventive (in-i/en-tiv) adj inventivo isolation (ai-ss6-/e/-f6n )
n aislamiento
inventor (in- ven-xo n inventor )
m m
inventory //7-von-tri n inventario
( )
m Israel (/s-reil )
Israel m
invert (in -vdot) v *invertir Israeli (is-re/-li )
adj israeli
invest (in- vesst) v *invertir issue (/- Juu )
v *distribuir; n emision
investigate (in- ve-ssti-gheit v investi- )
/*, tirada edicion f cuestion \

gar punto m
consecuencia /, resultado
;

investigation (in-ve-ssti-^/?e/-f6n n ) /77, conclusion /, termino salida m ;

investigacion f f
investment (in-t/essf-mont )
n inver- isthmus (/ss-moss n istmo )
m
sion / pron lo
it (it)

investor (in- ye-ssto )


n inversionista m Italian (i-ra?/-yon )
adj italiano
invisible (in- i//-s6-bol )
adj invisible italics ( i ra?-likss) pi cursiva f
invitation (
in-vi- te/-[6n )
n invitacion f Italy (/-to-li )
Italia f
invite (in -vait) v invitar, convidar itch (ich ) /7 picazon f prurito \
m ;
v
invoice (//7-voiss) n factura f picar
involve (in -volv) v *envolver; in- item (a/ tom )
n item m ;
punto m
volved implicado itinerant (ai- r/ no-ront )
adj ambulante
inwards (//7- u ods adv hacia adentro )
itinerary (ai-f/ no-ro-ri )
n itinerario m
iodine (
a/ o-diin )
n yodo m ivory (a/-vo-ri )
77 marfil m
Iran (\-raan) Iran m ivy (a/-vi )
n hiedra f
Iranian (\-rei-n\-6n )
adj irani
Iraq (i -raak) Irak m
Iraqi (i-raa-ki adj iraqui
)
J
irascible (i ra?-ssi bol adj irascible )

Ireland (a/ d -lbnd Irlanda f )

Irish (a/ d -rij) adj irlandes jack (d3aek n gato )


m
Irishman (a/^-rif-mon )
n (pi -men) ir- jacket djae- kit n americana /*, cha-
( )

landes m queta f sobrecubierta f saco\ ; mMe


iron (a/ on n hierro m plancha
) ; /; de jade (d 3 eid) 77 jade m
hierro; vplanchar jail (d3eil n carcel f )

ironical (ai-ro-ni-kol )
adj ironico jailer (
c/je/ lo )
n carcelero m
jam 247 Kenya

jam (c^aem )
n mermelada /; conges- jubilee (^jt;ty-bi-lii ) n aniversario m
tion / judge (d3ad3 ) n juez m ;
v juzgar
janitor djae-n\-xd
(
n conseije m )
judgment (djadj-monx n juicio m )

January (c(ja?-nyu- 6 -ri enero )


jug (d3agh n cantaro m )

Japan (d3 o-paen) Japon m juggernaut (djagh- 6 -noox) n camion


Japanese (d3ae-pb-n//s) adj japones grande m
jar (d3aa) n jarra/ juice (d3uuss )
n zumo m
jaundice (djoon-6\ss n )
ictericia / juicy (djuu- ssi )
adj zumoso
jaw (d3oo )
n mandibula f July (d3u-/a/) julio
jealous (dje-\oss adj celoso )
jump (d3amp v saltar n ) ;
salto m
jealousy (dje-\o-ss\ n celos )
jumper (djam-go n jersey m )

jeans (d3i ins p7 vaqueros mpl )


junction (djangk-Jon n encrucijada )

jelly (dje-\\ n jalea f ) /; empalme m


jelly-fish (dje-W-i\\) n medusa f June (d3uun junio )

jersey djoo-si n jersey m


( )
jungle (djang-gho\ n selva /, jungla / )

jet (d3§t n chorro m avion a reac-


) ; junior (djuu-rw/o) adj menor;
cion — school escuela primaria
jetty dje-x\
( )
n muelle m junk (d3angk n cachivache ) m
Jew(d 3 uu) n judiom jury dju 6 - ri ) n jurado
( m
jewel (djuu-o n joya / I
) just (d3asst adj justo adv apenas ) ;

jeweller (djuu-b-\o n joyero m )


justamente
jewellery (djuu-ol-ri n joyeria / ) justice dja-sstiss n derecho
( justi- )
m ;

Jewish (djuu- if) a^'judio cia /


job (d3ob )
n tarea /; puesto /n, em- juvenile (djuu-\io-r\a \\ ) a^juvenil
pleo m
jockey djo- ki n jockey
( )
m
join (d3oin vjuntar; unirse a, aso-
)

ciarse a ensamblar, reunir


joint (d3oint
;

n articulacion /; solda-
K
)

dura /; adj unido, en comun


jointly ( c(jo//7 r-li )
advjuntamente kangaroo (kaeng-gho-^i;) n canguro
joke (d3ouk n broma / ) m
jolly (djo-W adj jovial )
keel(kiil n quilla f )

Jordan (djoo-don Jordania f )


keen (kiin adj entusiasta agudo
) ;

Jordanian (d3oo-cte/-ni-dn adj jorda- )


*keep (kiip v *tener; guardar; conti-
)

no nuar - away from *mantenerse


;

journal (djoo- nol )


n revista / alejado de ~ off no tocar - on ; ;

journalism (djod-no-li-sdm n perio- )


continuar; quiet *estarse quieto; —
dismo m — up perseverar - up with *seguir ;

journalist (djdo-no-lisst) n periodista el paso


m keg (kegh n barrilete )
m
journey (djoo- ni )
n viaje m kennel (*e-nol n perrera ) /; perrera
joy (d3oi )
n delicia /, regocijo m m
joyful djoi-io\
( )
adj contento, alegre Kenya (ke- nyo )
Kenya m
kerosene 248 landmark

kerosene (^e-ro-ssiin )
n petroleo lam- knot (not v anudar
)
n nudo m ;

pante *
know (nou v * saber, *conocer )

kettle (£e-tol )
n olla / knowledge (no-lid 3 n conocimiento )

key (kii n llave f ) m


keyhole (£/V-houl n ojo de )
la cerradu- knuckle {na- kol )
n nudillo m
ra
khaki n caqui
[kaa- ki )
m
kick v patear n patada /
kik
(
) ;
L
kick-off (ki -kof) n saque inicial
kid (kid /2 nino chico
)
cabriti- m ,
m ;

11a/; vembromar label ( /e/-bol )


n rotulo m ;
v rotular
kidney {kid- ni n rinon )
m laboratory (16-bo-ro-to-ri ) n laborato-
kill (kil) vmatar ry m
kilogram (/r/'-lo-ghraem )
n kilogramo labour (/e/-bo /n, labor /; )
n trabajo
m dolores mpl
v ajetrearse, bregar; \

kilometre {ki- lo-mii-to n kilometro )


m labor permit permiso de traba- Am
kind (kaind adj amable, bondadoso; )
jo
bueno n genero ;
m labourer (/e/ bd-ro n obrero )
m
kindergarten (/r/>?-dd-ghaa-tdn n )
labour-saving (/e/-bo-ssei-ving adj )

escuela de parvulosjardin de infan- economizador de trabajo


cia labyrinth (/a9-bd-rinz n laberinto )
m
king (king )
n rey m lace (leiss n puntilla /; cordon
)
m
kingdom {king -66 m n reino )
m lack (laek n falta /; v *carecer
)

kiosk {kii-ossk )
n quiosco m lacquer (/cP-ko n laca / )

kiss (kiss )
n beso m ;
v besar lad (laed n joven m, muchacho
)
m
kit (kit )
n avios mpl ladder /a?-do n escalera de mano
( )

kitchen (/f/-chin )
n cocina /; ~ gar- lady /e/-di n senora /; ladies' room
( )

den huerto m lavabos para senoras


Kleenex® {klii- nekss )
n panuelo de lagoon (I o-ghuun) n laguna f
papel lake (leik) n lago m
knapsack (naep-ssaak n mochila / )
lamb (laem n cordero )
m
knave (neiv) n sota / lame (leim adj paralitico, cojo )

knee (nii n rodilla / )


lamentable (/ae-mon-to-bol adj la- )

kneecap (A7//-kaep n rotula / )


mentable
*
kneel (niil )
v arrodillarse lamp (laemp n lampara / )

knew (nyuu )
v (p know) lamp-post /a?mp-pousst n poste de ( )

knickers (
ni- kos )
pi braga / - farol
knife (naif )
n (pi knives) cuchillo m lampshade (Iaemp-\e\6 )
n pantalla f
knight n caballero m
(nait )
land (laend )
n pais tierra /; v ate-
*
knit nit v *hacer punto
(
)
desembarcar
rrizar ;

knob (nob) n boton m landlady (laend-\e\-6\ n patrona f )

knock (nok v golpear n golpe ) ;


m ~;
landlord {laend-\oo6 n propietario m, )

against chocar contra; - down de- dueno m patron m ;

rribar landmark (laend-maak n punto de )


re-
landscape 249 left-handed

ferencia ; mojon m laxative (laek- sso-tiv n laxante )


m
landscape (/a?nc/-sskeip )
n paisaje m *
lay (lei) vcolocar, *poner; ~~ bricks
lane (lein )
n callejon m ;
pista f mampostear
language (/a?r7p-gh u id3 )
n lengua /; - layer(lei
6
n capa f )

laboratory laboratorio de lenguas layman (/e/-mon n profano )


m
lantern (laen -ton n lintema / )
lazy (/e/-si )
adj perezoso
lapel (16 -pel) n solapa f lead 1 (liid )
n ventaja /; direccion /;
larder {laa-do n despensa f )
trailla f
large (laad3 adj grande; espacioso )
lead 2 (led) n plomo/n
lark (laak) n alondra f *lead (liid v *conducir )

laryngitis (lae-rin-dja/-tiss) n laringitis leader (///-do n jefe m, lider ) m


/ leadership (///-do-fip n direccion / )

last ( laasst )
adj ultimo ;
precedente ;
v leading (///-ding adj dominante, prin- )

durar ; at - al fin ;
al final cipal
lasting [laa- ssting adj duradero )
leaf (liif )
n / (pi leaves) hoja
latchkey n Have de la casa
(laech- kii )
league /
(High )
n liga
late (leit adj tardio; retrasado
)
leak (liik v gotear n goteo
) ;
m
lately (leit-\\ adv ultimamente, re- )
leaky (///- ki adj que tiene escapes )

cientemente lean (liin adj magro )

lather (laa-do )
n espuma / *lean (liin v apoyarse )

Latin America [laa- tin o-me- ri-ko )


leap (liip n salto
*
) m
America Latina leap (liip vsaltar )

Latin-American (lae-tin-o-me-ri-kon )
leap-year (///p-yi 6 n ano bisiesto )
*
adj latinoamericano learn (loon v aprender )

latitude (/a?-ti-tyuud n latitud / )


learner (loo-no n principiante )
m
laugh laaf v *reir n risa f
(
) ;
lease (liiss n contrato de arrenda-
)

laughter (laaf- to n risa f )


miento arrendamiento;
v m ;

launch (loonch v lanzar n buque a ) ;


*arrendar, alquilar
motor leash (liif) n correa f
launching (loon-ching n botadura / )
least (liisst )
adj minimo, menos ;
at -
launderette loon-do-ref n lavanderia (
)
por lo menos
de autoservicio leather (/e-do n cuero de piel )
m ;

laundry (/oon-dri n lavanderia /; ro- )


leave (liiv) n licencia /
*
pa sucia leave liiv v partir, dejar ~ out
( ) ;

lavatory (/a?-vd-to-ri )
n cuarto de aseo omitir
lavish ( /a?-vij )
adj prodigo Lebanese (le-bo-A7//s) adj libanes
law (loo )
n ley /; derecho m ;
- Lebanon (le- bo-non Libano m )

court tribunal m lecture (/e/r-cho n curso m, conferen- )

lawful (loo-fol adj licito )


cia f
lawn (loon n cesped )
m left 1 (left)
adj izquierdo
lawsuit (/oo-ssuut n proceso m, cau- )
left 2 (left
v (p, pp leave)
)

sa f left-hand (left- haend adj izquierdo, de )

lawyer (
loo- yo )
n abogado m ;
jurista izquierda
m left-handed (left-/?a?n-did )
adj zurdo
leg 250 lingerie

leg (legh )
n pata /, pierna / liberation (li-bo-re/ Jon n liberacion f
)

legacy (/e-gho-ssi )
n herencia / Liberia (lai-6/ d -ri-o )
Liberia /
legal adj legitimo, legal ju- Liberian d -ri-on
(//V-ghol ) ;
(lai-d/ )
adj liberiano
ridico liberty (//- bo-ti )
n libertad f
legalization (lii-gho-lai-se/-Jdn )
n lega- library (/a/-bro-ri )
n biblioteca /
lization / licence (/a/-ssonss )
n licencia f per- ;

legation (\\-ghei-\ 6 n )
n legation f miso m ;
driving - permiso de con-
legible (/e-d3i-bol )
adj legible ducir
legitimate (li-dj/'-ti-mot )
adj legitimo license (/a/-ssonss v autorizar )

leisure (/e-30 )
n ocio m ;
comodidad lick (lik) v lamer
/ lid (lid) n tapa f
lemon (/e-mon n limon m )
lie lai
( v *mentir n mentira f
) ;

lemonade (\e-mo-neid) n limonada / *


lie (lai ) v *yacer; - down *tenderse
*lend (lend) v prestar life (laif n (pi lives) vida /; - insur-
)

length (lengz) n longitud / ance seguro de vida


lengthen (leng-zdn valargar )
lifebelt (/a/Z-belt n chaleco salvavidas )

lengthways (lengz- u eis )


adv longitu- lifetime (laif- taim n vida f )

dinalmente lift (lift v levantar; n ascensor


)
m ;

lens (lens )
n lente m/f; telephoto - elevador mMe
teleobjetivo m ;
zoom - lente de fo- light (lait) n luz /; adj ligero; palido;
co regulable - bulb bulbo m
leprosy (le- pro-ssi n lepra f )
Might (lait) v *encender
less (less) adv menos lighter n encendedor m
(lai -to )

lessen (/e-sson v *disminuir )


lighthouse n faro m (/a/f-hauss)
lesson (le-sson n leccion f )
lighting (/a/-ting n alumbrado m )

*
let (let) v dejar; alquilar; - down lightning (lait- ning n relampago m )

decepcionar like (laik v *querer; gustar; adj se-


)

letter (/e-to )
n carta /; letra /; - of mejante; conj como
credit carta de credito - of rec- ;
likely (/a/-kli adj probable )

ommendation carta de recomenda- like-minded (laik-ma/A?-did adj unani- )

cion me
letter-box (/e-to-bokss) n buzon m likewise (/a/A u ais )
adv asi tambien,
lettuce (
/e-tiss )
n lechuga / asimismo
level ( /e-vol )
adj igual piano, llano; ;
lily ( Z/-li n azucena f
)

n nivel m ;
v igualar, nivelar - ;
limb(lim) n miembro m
crossing paso a nivel lime (laim n cal /; tilo m lima f
) ;

lever ///-vo
( n palanca / )
limetree (/a/m-trii n tilo m )

Levis (//7 -vais p! jeans mpl )


limit //- mit n limite
(
v limitar
)
m ;

liability (lai-6-b/-l6-ti )
n responsabili- limp (limp) vcojear; adj inerte
dad f line (lain n renglon m raya f cor-
) ; ;

liable (/a/-6-bol )
adj responsable; - don m ;
linea /; cola f
to sujeto a linen (//-nin )
11 lino m ; ropa blanca
liberal (//-bo-rdl )
adj liberal ;
genero- liner (/a/-no )
n vapor de linea
so, dadivoso lingerie (/<*?£ 36 m )
n ropa interior de
lining 251 louse

mujer locomotive (lou-ko-moiy-tiv) n loco-


lining (/a/-ning ) n forro m motora f
link (lingk )
venlazar; n enlace m \
lodge (lod3 v alojar; n apeadero de )

eslabon m caza
lion (lai-on ) n leon m lodger (/o-d3o n huesped )
m
lip (lip) n labio m lodgings (/o-d^ihgs pi alojamiento )
m
lipsalve (//p-ssaav )
n manteca de ca- log (log h n madero m
)

cao logic ( /o-d3ik n logica / )

lipstick (//p-sstik n lapiz labial )


logical (/o-d3i-kol adj logico
)

liqueur (li -kyu 6 n licor m )


lonely (loun-\\ )
adj solitario
liquid (//-k u id adj liquido; n liquido )
long (long adj largo; - for anhelar; )

m no longer ya no
liquor (//- ko ) n bebidas alcoholicas longing (long- ing n anhelo )
m
liquorice (//-ko-riss ) n regaliz w longitude (/on-d3i-tyuud n longitud / )

list (lisst ) n lista /; r inscribir look (luk vmirar; *parecer, *tener


)

listen ( //-sson )
v escuchar aires de; n ojeada /, mirada /; as-
listener (//ss-no )
n oyente m pecto m
- after ocuparse de, cui-
;

literary (//- tro-ri )


adj literario dar de ~ at mirar - for buscar
; ;

literature (//- tro-cho n literatura f )


- out prestar atencion, *tener cui-
litre (///-to) n litro m dado; - up buscar
litter (//-to )
n desperdicio m trastos ;
looking-glass (/u-king-ghlaass n espe- )

mpl ; lechigada f jo m
little (//-tol )
adj pequeno ;
poco loop (luup n nudo corredizo )

live 1 (liv) v vivir loose (luuss adj suelto )

live 2 (laiv) adj vivo loosen (luu-sson v *soltar )

livelihood (laiv- li-hud ) n sustento m lord (lood) n lord m


lively (laivA\ ) adj vivo lorry (lo-r i
)
n camion m
liver (//-vo) n higado m *lose (luus v *perder
)

living-room ( //-v ing-ruum )


n sala de loss (loss) n perdida /
estar, living m lost ( losst )
adj perdido; desapareci-
load (loud )
n carga /; fardo m ;
v car- do; ~ and found objetos perdidos;
gar - property office oficina de objetos
loaf (louf ) n (pi loaves) pan m perdidos
loan (loan n prestamo ) m lot (lot )
n suerte /, destino m ;
masa /,
lobby (lo-bi n vestibulo ) m cantidad /
lobster lob-ssxd n langosta /
( )
lotion (lou- fon )
n locion /; after-
local /ofv-kol adj local — call llama-
( ) ;
shave - locion para despues de
da local ;
— train tren omnibus afeitarse
locality (lou-/ra?-l6-ti ) n localidad / lottery(/o-to-ri n loteria f )

locate (\ou-keit) v localizar loud laud adj fuerte


(
)

location (iou-/re/-fon ) n ubicacion f loud-speaker (laud-ssp/V-ko n altavoz )

lock (lok ) v *cerrar con llave n cerra- ; m


dura /; esclusa - up guardar con lounge (Iaund3 ) n salon m
llave louse (lauss )
n (pi lice) piojo m
;

love 252 mains

love lav(
v amar n amor
) ;
m \
in -
enamorado
lovely (lav-W
bonito
)
adj delicioso, precioso,
M
lover (/a-vo )
n amante m
love-story [lav- sstoo-ri )
n historia de machine (m 6 -/iin) 77 aparato 777, ma-
amor quina f
low (lou adj bajo; profundo; depri-
)
machinery (m 6 -///-nd-ri 77 maquinaria )

mido; - tide bajamar / /; mecanismo m


lower lou - 6 v bajar rebajar arriar
( ) ; ;
mackerel (mae- krol 77 (pi -) escom- )

adj inferior bro 777

lowlands (/otz-londs )
pi tierra baja mackintosh (ma?-kin-tof) 77 imper-
loyal (/0/-0I )
adj leal meable 777
lubricate (/uu-bri-keit )
v lubrificar, lu- mad maed adj loco rabioso
(
) ;

bricar madam (mae -dom 77 senora f )

lubrication (
luu-bri /re/ fon )
n lubrica- madness (ma?d-ndss 77 locura f )

tion /; - oil aceite lubricante; — magazine (mae-gh 6 -s//z7 77 revista f )

system sistema de lubrication magic (m»-d3ik 11 magia f adj ma- ) \

luck (lak n exito 777, suerte /; azar


)
m gico
lucky (la- ki )
adj afortunado; - magician (mo-dj/'-fon ) 77 prestidigita-
charm talisman m dor 777
ludicrous (/uu-di-kross adj ridiculo, )
magistrate (An*-d3i-sstreit) 77 magis-
grotesco trado 777

luggage /a-ghid3 n equipaje


( )
m ;
magnetic (maegh-ne-tik )
adj magneti-
hand - equipaje de mano; left - co
office consigna /; - rack portaba- magneto (maegh-z7 //-tou ) 77 (pi -s)
gajes 777, rejilla f\ - van furgon de magneto 777

equipajes magnificent (maegh-n/ fi ssont adj )

lukewarm (luuk- u oom adj tibio )


magnifico; grandioso, esplendido
lumbago (lam-de/-ghou n lumbago )
m magpie (maegh-pa\ 77 urraca f )

luminous (luu-rrw-noss) adj luminoso maid (meid 77 muchacha f )

lump (lamp )
n nudo m ,
grumo m, te- maiden name (me/ don neim apellido )

rron m ;
chichon - of sugar te-
777 ;
de soltera
rron de azucar; - sum suma global mail (meil )
77 correo 777 ;
v enviar por
lumpy adj apelmazado
(/am-pi )
correo
lunacy (/uu-no-ssi n locura f )
mailbox (meil- bokss nAm buzon m )

lunatic (/uu-no-tik adj lunaticO; n )


main (mein adj principal; mayor; -
)

alienado m deck puente superior; - line linea


lunch (lanch )
n almuerzo m principal; - road camino princi-
luncheon (Ian- chon )
77 almuerzo m pal - street calle mayor
;

lung (lang ) 77 pulmon m mainland (me?/A7-l6nd 77 tierra firme )

lust (lasst concupiscencia f


)
77 mainly (mein- adv principalmente li
)

luxurious (lagh-ji; d -ri-6ss adj lujoso )


mains (meins p! conduccion princi- )

luxury (lak-\o-r\ 77 lujo 777 )


pal
maintain 253 marvellous

maintain (mein- tein) v *mantener man-of-war (mae-no v- u oo) n buque de


maintenance (mein -to -nonss) n man- guerra
tenimiento m manor-house (ma?-n 6 -hauss )
n casa
maize (meis) n maiz m senorial
major mei-dzid adj grande mayor;
( ) ;
mansion (maen-\o n n mansion f )

n mayor m manual (ma9 -nyu-ol adj manual )

majority (mo-djo-ro-ti )
n mayoria / manufacture (mae-nyu-/a?/r-ch 6 via- )

'make(meik) F*hacer; ganar; *con- bricar


seguir - do with arreglarse con ~
; ;
manufacturer (mae-nyu-fe/r-cho-ro )
n
good compensar; - up redactar fabricante m
make-up (mei- kap )
n maquillaje m manure (mo -nyu° n abono )
m
malaria (md-/e d -ri-d )
n malaria / manuscript (ma?-nyu-sskript) n ma-
Malay (mo-/e/) n malayo m nuscrito m
Malaysia (mo- /a/ -si -6 Malasia / )
many {me- ni )
adj muchos
Malaysian (mo-/e/-si-6n adj malayo )
map (maep n )
carta /; mapa m ;
pia-
male mei(
adj macho I
)
no m
malicious (mo- //-loss adj malicioso )
maple (me/-pdl n arce m )

malignant (md-//0/?-nont ) adj maligno marble (maa- bol n marmol m cani- ) ;

mallet (mae- lit) n mazo m ca /


malnutrition (mael-nyu-rr/-f6n ) n des- March (maach marzo )

nutricion / march (maach v marchar; n marcha


)

mammal (mae-mol n mamifero m )


/
mammoth {mae- moz n mamut m )
mare (me 6 n yegua /
)

man (maen n (pi men) hombre m ) ;


margarine (maa-d 3 o-r//> n margarina 7
)

men's room lavabos para Caballe- /


ros margin (maa-dyn n margen )
m
manage (ma9-nid3) v administrar ;
maritime (mae- ri-taim adj maritimo )

*tener exito mark (maak v marcar caracterizar


) ;

manageable (ma?-ni-d36-bol )
adj ma- n marca /; nota /; bianco m
nejable market (maa-kit n mercado )
m
management (ma?-nid3-mont) n ma- market-place (maa-kit-pleiss) n plaza
nejo m ;
gestion f de mercado
manager (ma9 -ni-d 3 o) n jefe/n, direc- marmalade (maa-mo-leid )
n confitura
tor m /
mandarin (maen-6 o-rin n mandarina )
marriage (ma?-rid3 )
n matrimonio m
/ marrow (mae- rou n medula / )

mandate maen-deit n mandato m


( )
marry (ma?-ri v casarse; married
)

manger n pesebre m
(me/>7-d36 ) couple conyuges mpl
manicure (ma?-m-kyu 6 n manicura ) /; marsh (maaj n pantano ) m
v *hacer la manicura marshy (maa-fi adj pantanoso )

mankind maen-kaind n humanidad /


( )
martyr (maa-\o n martir )
m
mannequin (ma9-no-kin n maniqui m )
marvel (maa-vol n maravilla /; v ma- )

manner (mas-no n modo m, manera )


ravillarse
/; manners pi modales mpl marvellous (maa-vo-loss adj maravi- )
mascara 254 meet
lloso soleo m
mascara {mae-sskaa-rd n rimel m )
mauve (mouv adj malva )

masculine (ma?-sskyu-lin adj mascu- )


May (mei mayo )

line *may (mei v *poder )

mash (maej v machacar )


maybe {mei- bii adv quizas )

mask (maassk n mascara / ) mayor (me 6 n alcalde m )

Mass (maess n misa / ) maze (meis n laberinto m )

mass (maess n masa /; ~ produc- )


me (mii pron me )

tion production en serie meadow (me-dou n )


prado m
massage [mas- ssaa3 )
n masaje m ;
v meal (miil )
n comida /
*dar masaje mean (miin )
adj mezquino; n prome-
masseur (mae-ssoo) n masajista m dio m
massive (rae-ssiv adj macizo )
'mean (miin) vsignificar; *querer
mast (maasst n mastil )
m decir
master (maa-ssto n maestro pa- )
m ;
meaning (m/7-ning )
n significado m
tron m
profesor ;
v dominar m ;
meaningless (m/Z-ning-loss )
adj sin
masterpiece (maa-ssto-piiss) n obra sentido
maestra means (miins n medio by no - )
m \

mat (maet )
n estera /; adj mate, apa- en ningun caso, de ningun modo
gado in the meantime (in do m/Vn-taim en- )

match maech n
( ) cerilla /: partido m ;
tretanto
cerillo mMe\ K*hacer juego con meanwhile (miin- u a \\ adv entretanto )

match-box ( ma?c/7-bokss n caja de ce- )


measles (m//-s6ls )
n sarampion m
rillas measure (me-30 )
v *medir; n medida
material (mo-r/ d -ri-6l n material )
m ;
f
tejido m
adj material ;
meat (miit) n came /
mathematical (mae-z6-ma?-ti-kol adj )
mechanic (mi-/ra?-nik n mecanico )
m
matematico mechanical (mi-/ra?-ni-kol )
adj meca-
mathematics (mae-zo-mae-tikss n ma- )
nico
tematicas fpl mechanism (me-ko-ni-som n meca- )

matrimonial (mae-tri-moL/-ni-ol )
adj nismo m
matrimonial medal {me- dol n medalla f )

matrimony (ma?-tri-md-ni )
n matri- mediaeval (me-di-//-vdl adj medieval )

monio m mediate (m//-di-eit v mediar )

matter mae- to n materia


( ) /; asunto mediator (m//-di-ei-td n mediador m )

m, cuestion /; v *tener importan- medical (me-di-kol adj medico )

cia ;
as a - of fact efectivamente, en medicine {med-ss\n n medicamento )

realidad mmedicina /
;

matter-of-fact (mae-t6-rov-/a?/rr) adj meditate (me-di-teit v meditar )

desapasionado Mediterranean (me-di-to-re/ ni-on )

mattress (ma?-tr6ss n colchon )


m Mediterraneo
mature (mo -tyu 6 adj maduro )
medium (m//-di-om )
adj mediano, me-
maturity (m6-tyu°-rd-\\ n madurez f )
dio
mausoleum (moo-ss6-///-6m )
n mau- *
meet (miit )
v *encontrarse con
meeting 255 mighty

meeting (m/V-ting )
n asamblea /, reu- merger moo-d^o n fusion /
( )

nion /; encuentro m merit (me-rit) v *merecer; n merito


meeting-place (m/7-ting-pleiss) n lugar m
de reunion mermaid (mdd-meid n )
sirena f
melancholy (me-ldng-kd-li n melan- )
merry (me- adj alegre ri
)

colia / merry-go-round (me-ri-ghou-raund n )

mellow (me-lou adj suave )


caballitos mpl
melodrama (me-ld-draa-md n melo- )
mesh (mej) n malla f
drama m mess (mess n desorden )
m ~ up ;

melody (me-16-di n melodia / )


estropear
melon (me- Ion n melon m )
message me-ssid3 n mensaje m
( )

melt (melt) v fundir messenger (me-ssin-d3o n mensajero )

member (mem-bo n miembro )


m ;
m
Member of Parliament diputado metal n metal m metalico
(me-tol ) ;

m meter n contador m
(mii-to )

membership (mem-bo-fip ) n afilia- method (me-iod n metodo m orden ) ;

cion / m
memo (me-mou n (pi ~s) apunte m
)
methodical (mo-zo-di-kdl adj metodi- )

memorable (me-mo-rd-bol adj me- )


co
morable methylated spirits (me-zo-lei-tid sspi-
memorial (md-moo-ri-ol )
n monumen- ritss alcohol de quemar
)

to m metre (mii- to n metro )


m
memorize (me-mo-rais v aprenderse )
metric (me-trik adj metrico )

de memoria Mexican (mek- ssi-kon adj mejicano; )

memory (me- mo-ri n memoria /; re- )


n mejicano m
cuerdo m Mexico (mek- ssi-kou Mejico w )

mend (mend v reparar, *remendar


)
mezzanine (me-so-ni in n entresuelo )

menstruation (men-sstru-e/-J6n ) n m
menstruacion / microphone (maZ-kro-foun n microfo- )

mental (men-tol adj mental ) no m


mention (men-fon ) v nombrar, men- midday (mid-dei n mediodia m )

cionar n mencion /
;
middle (m/-ddl n medio m adj me- ) ;

menu (me-nyuu n menu m )


dio; Middle Ages Edad Media; ~
merchandise (mdd-chon-dais) n mer- class clase media; middle-class adj
cancia / burgues
merchant (mod-chont) n comerciante midnight (mid-naw n medianoche f )

m midst (midsst n medio )


m
merciful (mdd-ssi-fol )
adj misericor- midsummer (mid-ssa-md n pleno )
ve-
dioso rano
mercury (moo- kyu-ri n mercurio m )
midwife mid 0 aif n (pi -wives) co-
(
-
)

mercy (mdo-ssi n misericordia /, cle-


)
madrona /
mencia / might (mait) n fuerza f
mere (mi 6 )
adj puro *
might (mait v *poder )

merely mi6 -
(
li adv solamente
)
mighty mai-ti ) adj fuerte
(
migraine 256 misunderstand

migraine (m/'-ghrein )
n migrana / minus (ma/'-noss prep menos )

miid(maild) adj suave minute (m/-nit n minuto m min-


1
) ;

mildew (m//-dyu )
n moho m utes actas
mile(mail n milla /)
minute 2 (mai -nyuut) adj menudo
mileage (mai-Udz n millaje )
m miracle mZ-ro-kol
( )
n milagro m
milepost (ma/V-pousst n cipo )
m miraculous (mi-ra?-kyu-ldss )
adj mila-
milestone (ma/V-sstoun n piedra mi- )
groso
liar mirror (mi-ro )
n espejo m
milieu (mii- lyoo )
n medio ambiente misbehave (miss-bi-te/V) vportarse
military (m/-li-to-ri )
adj militar; ~ mai
force fuerzas armadas miscarriage (miss-/ra9-rid3 )
n aborto
milk (milk) n leche/ m
milkman (m/y/r-mon )
n (pi -men) le- miscellaneous (mi-ssd-/e/-ni-6ss adj )

chero m miscelaneo
milk-shake (m///f-Jeik n batido de )
le- mischief (m/ss-chif) n diabluras fpl\
che mai Z77, dano malicia /m ,

milky (m//-ki adj lechoso )


mischievous (m/ss-chi-voss adj tra- )

mill (mil /2 molino


)
fabrica / m ;
vieso
miller (mi-\o n molinero )
m miserable (m/-sd-r6-bdl adj miserable )

milliner (m/-li-no n sombrerera / )


misery (m/-so-ri n miseria f necesi-
) \

million (m//-yon n millon m )


dad /
millionaire (mil-yo-ne^) n millonario misfortune (miss-/bo-chen n contra- )

m *
tiempo 772, infortunio m
mince (minss) Kpicar mislay (miss-/e/ v extraviar )

mind (maind n mente ) /; v *hacer ob- misplaced (miss -pleisst) adj inoportu-
jecion a; fij arse en, *tener cuidado no fuera de lugar
;

con mispronounce (rmss-pro-naunss) v


mine n mina f
(main )
pronunciar mai
miner n minero m
(mai- no )
miss 1 (miss) senorita f
mineral (mZ-no-rol n mineral m ~ ) ;
miss 2 (miss) v *perder
water agua mineral missing (m/ ssing adj que falta — ) ;

miniature (m/n-yo-cho n miniatura f )


person desaparecido m
minimum (m/-ni-mom n minimum m )
mist (misst) n niebla /
mining (ma/-ning n mineria f )
mistake (rm-ssteik) n error m, equivo-
minister m/ ni-ssto n ministro m
( ) ;
cacion f
clerigo m ;
Prime Minister Presi- ’mistake (mi -ssteik) vconfundir
dente de Consejo de ministros mistaken (mi-ssre/ kon adj equivoca- )

ministry (m/ ni-sstri n ministerio )


m do; *be - equivocarse
mink (mingk n vison )
m mister (mi-ssxb senor )
m
minor (mai-no adj pequeno, escaso,
)
mistress (m/-sstrdss) n senora f due- \

menor secundario n menor de


; ;
ha /; querida f
edad mistrust (miss- trasst) v desconfiar de
minority (mai-no-ro-ti )
n minoria f misty (m/-ssti adj nebuloso
)

mint (mint) n menta / *


misunderstand (mi-ssan-d6-ssfa9/7(7)
misunderstanding 257 motel

v comprender mal monkey (mang- ki n mono )


m
misunderstanding mi -ssan -do -ssfa?n- (
monologue (mo- no-logh n monologo )

ding n equivocacion /
)
m
misuse (miss-yuuss) n abuso m monopoly (mo-oo-po-li )
n monopolio
mittens (mZ-tons pi guantes mpl )
m
mix (mikss v mezclar; — with alter-
)
monotonous (mo-oo-to-noss )
adj mo-
nar con notono
mixed (miksst adj mezclado )
month (manz n mes m )

mixer (mik-sso n batidora / )


monthly (maoz-li adj mensual; ~ )

mixture (mikss-cho n mezcla f )


magazine revista mensual
moan (moun )
v *gemir monument (mo-nyu-mont) n monu-
moat (mout n )
foso m mento m
mobile (mou-ba\\ adj movil )
mood (muud n humor m )

mock (mok v burl arse de )


moon (muun n luna / )

mockery (mo-ko-ri n burla / )


moonlight (muun-\a\x )
n luz de la luna
model (mo-dol n modelo m mani- ) ;
moor (mu 6
n brezal m, turbera /
)

qui m ;
v modelar moose (muuss n (pi ~s) alee m )

moderate (mo-do-rot) adj moderado; moped (mou- ped n bicimotor m )

mediocre moral (mo-rol n moral /; adj moral)

modern (mo-don adj moderno )


morals costumbres
modest (mo-disst adj modesto )
morality (m6-ra?-lo-ti n moralidad / )

modesty (mo-di-ssti n modestia / )


more (moo adj mas once ~ otra vez
) ;

modify (mo-di-fai v modificar )


moreover (moo -rou-vo adv ademas )

mohair (moo-he 6 n mohair ) m morning (moo- ning ) n man ana /; ~


moist (moisst adj mojado, humedo )
paper diario matutino
moisten (mo/-sson v *humedecer )
Moroccan (mo-ro-kon adj marroqui )

moisture (mo/ss-cho n humedad /; ) Morocco (mo-ro-kou Marruecos


)
m
moisturizing cream crema hidra- morphia (moo-i\-o )
n morfina /
tante morphine (moo-fiin )
n morfina /
molar (moo-lo n muela / ) morsel (moo-sso\ d trozo ) m
moment (mou- mont n momento ) m mortal moo- tol adj fatal, mortal
( )

momentary (moo-mon-to-ri adj mo- )


mortgage (moo-ghid 3 n hipoteca f )

mentaneo mosaic (mo-se/-ik n mosaico )


m
monarch mo-nok n monarca m
( ) mosque n mezquita /
(mossk )

monarchy (mo-no-ki n monarquia / ) mosquito (mo-sskii-tou n (pi ~es) )

monastery (mo-no-sstri n monasterio )


mosquito m
m mosquito-net (mo-ss/r/7-tou-net) n
Monday (
mao-di )
lunes m mosquitero m
monetary (ma-ni-to-ri )
adj moneta- moss (moss n musgo ) m
rio; - unit unidad monetaria most (
mousst ) adj el mas ;
at ~ a lo
money n dinero
(ma-ni - ex- ) m ;
sumo, como maximo; ~ of all sobre
change oficina de cambio; - order todo
libranza / mostly mousstA adv generalmente
( i
)

monk (mangk n monje m ) motel (mou -tel) n motel m


;

moth 258 mustard

moth (moz) n polilla / mudarse; *conmover; n jugada /,


mother (ma-6o n madre /; )
~ paso m
mudanza f ;

tongue lengua materna movement muuv- mdnt n movimien- ( )

mother-in-law (ma-36-rin-loo) n (pi to m


mothers-) suegra f movie (muu-v n filme m i
)

mother-of-pearl (ma-do-rov-poo/) n much (mach adj mucho; as )


- tanto
nacar m muck (mak n suciedad / )

motion {mou-\ on n movimiento )


m ;
mud (mad n )
lodo m
motion / muddle (ma-dol )
n dedalo m, embro-
motive (mou-i\\/ n motivo m )
llo 777 ;
vembrollar
motor mou- to n motor m v *ir en
( ) ;
muddy (
ma-di )
adj lodoso
coche; starter ~ motor de arranque mud-guard (mad-ghaad n guardaba- )

motorbike {mou- to-baik nAm moto- )


rros m ;
salpicadera fMe
cicleta / mug (magh n )
vaso /n, taza f
motor-boat {mou-to-bout n bote a )
mulberry (ma/-bo-ri )
77 mora f
motor mule (myuul )
77 mulo 777

motor-car (mou-to-kaa n automovil )


mullet ( ma-lit )
77 mujol 777

m multiplication (mal-ti-pli /fe/ fon )


77

motor-cycle (mou- to-ssai-kol n moto- )


multiplicacion f
cicleta f multiply (ma/ v multiplicar ti-plai )

motoring (mou- to-ring n automovilis- )


mumps (mampss paperas fpl ) 77

mo m municipal (myuu-n/-ssi-p6l adj muni- )

motorist (moo-to-risst n automovilis- )


cipal
ta m municipality (myuu-ni-ssi-pa?-ld-ti 77 )

motorway (mot/-to- u ei n autopista f )


municipalidad f
motto mo -tou n (pi ~es, ~s) lema f
(
)
murder (moo-do 77 asesinato 777 v ) ;

mouldy (moul-6\ adj enmohecido )


asesinar
mound (maund )
n monticulo m murderer (mod-do-ro 77 asesino 777 )

mount (maunt v montar; n monte )


m muscle (ma-ssol 77 musculo 777 )

mountain (maun- tin n montana /; )


~ muscular (ma-sskyu -16 adj musculoso )

pass paso m ;
- range cordillera / museum (myuu-s//-6m 77 museo 777 )

mountaineering (maun-ti-n/ d -ring )


n mushroom (ma/-ruum )
77 seta /; hon-
montanismo m go 777

mountainous (maun-w-noss adj mon- )


music (myt/o-sik )
77 musica /; - acad-
tanoso emy conservatorio 777

mourning (moo ning )


n luto m musical (myuu- si-kol )
adj musical ; 77

mouse (mauss m )
n (pi mice) rat6n comedia musical
moustache (mo -sstaaf) n bigote m music-hall (myoo-sik-hool )
77 teatro de
mouth mauz n boca /; hocico m
( ) ;
variedades
desembocadura / musician (myuu-s/ fon 77 musico )
777

mouthwash (mauz- u o\ )
n enjuague muslin (mas-lin 77 muselina f )

bucal mussel (ma-ssol 77 mejillon 777 )

movable (moo-vo-bol adj movible )


*
must (masst v *tener que )

move muuv v * mover trasladar


( ) ;
mustard (ma-sstod 77 mostaza f )
mute 259 negative

mute (myuut )
adj mudo national (na?-J6-nol adj nacional del ) ;

mutiny (myuu-\\-ri\ )
n amotinamiento Estado; ~ anthem himno nacio-
m nal - dress traje del pais - park
; ;

mutton (ma-ton n camero m )


parque nacional
mutual [myuu-chu-ol adj mutuo, )
reci- nationality (nae-fo-na?-ld-ti ) n nacio-
proco nalidad f
my (mai )
adj mi nationalize (ncP-Jo-no-lais )
v naciona-
myself (mai -sself) pron me; yo mismo lizar
mysterious (mi -ssti°-r -oss adj miste- \
)
native {nei-\\v )
n indigena m ;
adj na-
rioso tivo; -
country patria /, pais natal
mystery (m/-ssto-ri )
n enigma m, mis- - language lengua matema
terio m natural (rae-cho-rol )
adj natural ;
in-
myth (miz) n mi to m nato
naturally (/7a?-cho-rd-li )
adv natural-
mente, por supuesto
nature (nei-chd n naturaleza /; natu-
N ral m
)

naughty (noo-x\ adj travieso )

nail (neil ) d una /; clavo m nausea [noo- ssi-o n nausea / )

nailbrush [neil- braj )


n cepillo para las naval [nei-vol adj naval )

unas navel (nei-v 61 n ombligo )


m
nail-file (ne//-fail n lima para las uiias
)
navigable (/7ce-vi-gho-bol adj navega- )

nail-polish (ne//-po-liJ) n bamiz para ble


las unas navigate (n«-vi-gheit ) v navegar
nail-scissors (neil-ss\-sds )
pi tijeras navigation (nae-vi-gr/7e/-Jon n navega- )

para las unas cion /


naive (naa-//V) adj ingenuo navy (nei-v\ n marina / )

naked /ie/-kid adj desnudo


( )
near (ni° prep cerca de adj cercano
) ;

name (neim n nombre m v nom- ) ;


nearby (ni6 - bai adj cercano )

brar in the ~ of en nombre de


; nearly (ni°-\\ adv casi )

namely (neim-U )
adv a saber neat (niit adj pulcro; puro
)

nap(naep) n siesta/ necessary (ne-ss6-ss6-r\ adj necesa- )

napkin {naep- kin )


n servilleta f rio
nappy (
nae- pi )
n panal m necessity (no-sse-sso-ti )
n necesidad /
narcosis (naa-Zrou-ssiss )
n (pi -ses) neck (nek) n cuello m ;
nape of the
narcosis f — nuca f
narcotic (naa-fo-tik n narcotico
)
m necklace nek-\oss n collar
( )
m
narrow {nae-rou ) adj angosto, estre- necktie (nek-xa\ n corbata / )

cho need v deber, necesitar; n nece-


(niid )

narrow-minded (nae-rou-ma/n-did )
adj sidad /; to deber ~
mezquino needle (nii-6o\ n aguja f )

nasty naa-ssti adj antipatico, desa-


( )
needlework (n//-d6l- u 66k n labor de )

gradable aguja
nation (nei-\on ) n nacion /; pueblo m negative (ne-gho-tiv) adj negativo; n
neglect 260 none

negativo m Zelanda
neglect (ni -ghlekt) v descuidar; n ne- next (neksst) adj proximo; - to junto
ghgencia / a
neglectful (n\-ghlekt-io\ )
adj negligen- next-door adv al lado
(neksst- doo)
te nice adj agradable, bonito,
(naiss )

negligee (ne-ghli- 3 ei n bata suelta )


ameno rico simpatico
; ;

negotiate (ri\-ghou-\\-ew v negociar )


nickel (/?/-k6l n niquel )
m
negotiation (ni-ghou-|i-e/-f6n n nego- )
nickname (nik-ne\m )
n mote m
tiation / nicotine (n/ ko-tiin n nicotina / )

Negro (n/7-ghrou n (pi ~es) negro )


m niece (niiss n sobrina f )

neighbour (nei-bd n vecino )


m Nigeria (nai-dj/ d -ri-6 Nigeria f )

neighbourhood (ne/-b6-hud n vecin- )


Nigerian (nai-dj/^-ri-on adj nigeriano )

dad f night (nait n noche /; by ~ de no-


)

neighbouring (ne/-bo-ring adj conti- )


che; ~ flight vuelo noctumo; -
guo, vecino rate tarifa nocturna; - train tren
neither (nai-66 pron ninguno de los )
nocturno
dos neither
;
nor ni ni . . . . . . nightclub (nait- klab n cabaret )
m
neon (nii-on n neon )
m night-cream (na/Y-kriim ) n crema de
nephew ne-fyuu n sobrino
( )
m noche
nerve (noov ) n nervio audacia f m ;
nightdress (na/i-dress) n camison m
nervous (ndd-voss adj nervioso )
nightingale (naZ-ting-gheil n ruisenor )

nest (nesst) n nido m m


net (net n red /; adj neto
)
nightly (nait-\\ )
adj nocturno
the Netherlands (ne-66-\6nds) Paises nil (nil )
nada
Bajos mpl nine (nain num nueve )

network {netbook n red f )


nineteen (nain-r/Vn) num diecinueve
neuralgia (nyu°-ra?/-d 3 d) n neuralgia f nineteenth (nain-r//>7z) num decimo-
neurosis nyu 6 -rou-ssiss) n neurosis f
( nono
neuter nyuu- to
(
adj neutro )
ninety (nain- ti num noventa )

neutral {nyuu-\ro\ adj neutral )


ninth (narnz num noveno )

never (ne-vo adv nunca )


nitrogen (na/-tr6-d36n n nitrogeno )
m
nevertheless (ne-vo-66- less) adv no no (nou ) no; adj ninguno; - one na-
obstante die
new (nyuu )
adj nuevo ;
New Year nobility (nou-b/-l6-ti n nobleza / )

ano nuevo noble (nou-bol adj noble )

news (nyuus n )
noticiario m, noticia nobody (nou- bo-di pron nadie )

/; noticias fpl nod (nod n cabeceo )


v cabecear m ;

newsagent (nyuu-se\-6zbnx )
n vende- noise (nois n ruido alboroto
)
m ;
m
dor de periodicos noisy (noi- si adj ruidoso )

newspaper (nyuus-pe\-po n diario m )


nominal (A7o-mi-nol adj nominal )

newsreel {nyuus- n noticiario m riil


)
nominate (no-mi-neit) v nombrar
newsstand nyuus -sstsend n quiosco
( )
nomination (no-mi-ne/ Jon n nomina- )

de periodicos cion f nombramiento m


\

New Zealand (nyuu s/V-lond Nueva )


none (nan pron ninguno )
nonsense 261 obedience

nonsense [non- ssonss) n tonteria f now (nau adv ahora actualmente


) ;

noon (nuii n n mediodia m )


- and then de vez en cuando
normal (ooo-mbi adj normal j
nowadays (nau o-deis adv hoy en dia )

north (nooz n norte m adj septen- ) ;


nowhere (nou- u e 6 adv en ninguna )

trional North Pole polo norte


; parte
north-east (nooz-//ssr) n nordeste m nozzle (no-soln tobera / )

northerly (noo-66-U adj del norte )


nuance (nyuu-af^ss) n matiz m
northern (noo-don adj norteno )
nuclear (nyuu-k\\-d adj nuclear; )
~
north-west nooz- u esst n noroeste (
) m energy energia nuclear
Norway (noo-°e\ Noruega f nucleus (nyuu-k -oss n nucleo \\
)
m
Norwegian (noo- u //-d36n ) adj norue- nude (nyuud adj desnudo; n desnu- )

go do m
nose nous n nariz f
(
)
nuisance (nyuu-ssonss) n molestia /
nosebleed (nous- bliid n hemorragia )
numb (nam ) adj entumecido; aterido
nasal number (nam -bo n numero )
m ;
cifra
nostril (no-sstril ) n ventana de la nariz cantidad /
/;
not (not) adv no numeral (nyuu-mo-xb \
)
n numeral m
notary nou- to-ri n notario
( ) m numerous (nyuu-mo-xoss) adj nume-
note (nout n apunte m, esquela /;
) roso
nota /; tono v notar observar, m ; ;
nun (nan n monja /)

*comprobar nunnery (na-no-ri n convento m )

notebook (nour-buk n ) libreta de nurse (nooss n enfermera /; ninera)

apuntes /; v*atendera; amamantar


noted (nou- tid adj afamado )
nursery (nbb-sso-ri n cuarto de ni- )

notepaper (nouf-pei-po n papel de )


nos guarderia /; vivero
;
m
escribir, papel para cartas nut (nat n nuez /; tuerca f
)

nothing (na-zing )
n nada /, nada nutcrackers (oar-krae-kos pi casca- )

notice (nou-Wss )
v observar. notar. nueces m
*advertir; *ver; n aviso noticia nutmeg (oar-megh n nuez moscada )

/; atencion / nutritious (nyuu-f/v-Jbss adj nutritivo )

noticeable (nou-ti-sso-bbl adj percep- )


nutshell (oar-Jel n cascara de nuez )

tible notable
; nylon (oa/-lon n nylon )
m
notify (nou-x\-ia\ v notificar )

notion (nou-\on n nocion / )

notorious (nou- roo-n oss adj de mala


fama
)
o
nougat nuu-ghaa n turron m
( )

nought (noot n cero m )


oak (ouk )
n roble m
noun (naun n nombre m, substanti- )
oar (oo) n remo m
vo m oasis (ou-e/-ssiss n (pi oases) oasis / )

nourishing (na-ri-fing adj nutritivo )


oath (ouz n juramento )
m
novel no-vol n novela f
(
)
oats (outss pi avena / )

novelist (no-vo-lisst )
n novelista m obedience (b-b/7-di-bnss n obediencia )

November (nou-vem-bo noviembre /


6 ; ;

obedient 262 omit

obedient adj obediente


(6-6/7-di-dnt ) miento m
obey (6- bei) v *obedecer ocean (ou- Jon n oceano m )

object 1 (o/?-d 3 ikt n objeto )


m October (ok- row-bo octubre )

object 2 (ob -djekt) vobjetar; - to OCtOpUS (o/r-tO-pOSS 77 pulpO )


777

*oponerse a oculist (o-kyu-lisst )


77 oculista m
objection ob-djek-\6n n objecion f
( )
odd (od adj raro impar
) ;

objective (ob-dje/r-tiv) adj objetivo; n odour ou-do n olor m


( )

objetivo m of (ov, ov prep de )

obligatory 6 - 6 //-gh 6 -to-ri


( )
adj obliga- off (of adv fuera prep de
) ;

torio offence (6 -fenss) n falta /; ofensa /*,

obi ige ( -blaidj )


v obligar ;
#
be ob- escandalo m
liged to *estar obligado a; *tener offend 6 - fend) vofender; transgredir
(

que offensive 6-fen-ssw adj ofensivo( )

obliging (6-blai-dyng adj simpatico


)
insultante ;
n ofensivo m
oblong (o 6 -long )
adj oblongo; n rec- offer (o-fo )
v *ofrecer; presentar; n
tangulo m oferta /
obscene (ob -ssiin) adj obsceno office (o-fiss )
77 oficina /; cargo m ~ ;

obscure (ob -sskyu 6 adj obscuro, mis- )


hours horas de oficina
terioso, oscuro officer o-fi-sso( ) n oficial m
observation (ob-s 6 -ve/-fdn n obser- )
official (6-/7-J6 1 )
adj oficial
vation / off-licence (oMai-ssonss )
n almacen
observatory (ob-soo-vo-tri n observa- )
de licores
torio m often (o-fon )
adv a menudo, frecuen-
observe (ob -soov) vobservar temente
obsession (ob-sse-Jon n obsesion f )
oil (oil )
77 aceite m ;
petroleo m ; fuel
obstacle (ob-ssto-kol n obstaculo )
m - combustible liquido; ~ filter fil-
obstinate (o6 -ssti-not )
adj obstinado tro del aceite; - pressure presion
pertinaz del aceite
obtain (ob -tein) v *conseguir, *obte- oil-painting (oil-pe/n-ting )
n pintura al

ner oleo
obtainable 6 b-te/-n 6 -bol( )
adj adquiri- oil-refinery (o//-ri-fai-n 6 -ri )
n refineria
ble de petroleo
u
obvious (ob-vi-oss adj obvio )
oil-well el n pozo de petroleo
(o//- )

occasion (o-kei-ibn n ocasion ) /; mo- oily adj aceitoso


(o/-li )

tivo 777 ointment [oint- moot n ungiiento )


m
occasionally 6 -te/- 3 d-n 6 -li adv de( )
okay! (ou -kei) jde acuerdo!
vez en cuando, ocasionalmente old (ould adj viejo; - age vejez f
)

occupant (o-kyu-pont n ocupante )


m old-fashioned (ould-/a?-Jond adj anti- )

occupation (o-kyu-pe/-| 6 n n ocupa- )


cuado
cion / olive (o-liv) 77 aceituna /*; - oil aceite

occupy (o-kyu-pai )
vocupar de oliva
occur o-koo
( )
v suceder, ocurrir, omelette (om- lot )
n tortilla f
*acontecer ominous (o-mi-noss )
adj siniestro
occurrence 6 - /ra-ronss) n aconteci-
(
omit (o-mit) vomitir
omnipotent 263 ourselves

omnipotent (om-/7/-pd-tdnt )
adj omni- oral (oo-roladj oral )

potente orange (o-rind 3 n naranja /; adj de )

on (on prep sobre a


) ;
color naranja
once u anss adv una vez at - en
( ) ;
se- orchard (oo-chod n vergel )
m
guida ;
- more otra vez orchestra (oo-ki-sstro n orquesta /; )

oncoming (on-ka-ming adj venidero )


- seat butaca / Am
one u an num uno pron uno
( ) ;
order (oo-do) vordenar; *pedir; n
oneself u an-sself) pron uno mismo
(
orden m
orden /, mandato;
pe- m ;

onion (a-nyon n cebolla / )


dido m
in - en regia in - to pa-
; ;

only (oun-U adj solo; adv solo, sola-


)
ra made to - hecho a la medida
;

mente conj pero ;


out of — averiado; postal — giro
onwards (on- u ods adv adelante )
postal
onyx (o-nikss n onix m )
order-form (oo-do-foom n hoja de pe- )

opal (oL/-pol n opalo m )


dido
open (ou- pon v abrir adj abierto ) ;
ordinary (oo-don-ri adj comun, ordi- )

sincero nario
opening (ou-pd-ning n abertura / ) ore oo n mineral
(
)
m
opera (o-pd-ro n opera /; - house )
organ (oo-ghon n organo ) m
teatro de la opera organic (oo-ghae-ri\k adj organico )

operate (o-po-reit v operar, funcio- )


organization (oo-ghd-nai-se/-Jon n or- )

nar ganization /
operation (o-pd-re/-Jon n funciona- )
organize (oo-gho-nais) vorganizar
miento operation / m ;
Orient (oo-ri-ont) n oriente m
operator (o-po-rei -to n telefonista / )
oriental (oo-ri-en-tol adj oriental )

operetta (o-po-re-to n opereta / )


orientate (oo-ri-on-teit) vorientarse
opinion (o-p/-nydn n parecer m, opi- )
origin (o-ri-d 3 in n origen descen- )
m ;

nion / dencia /, procedencia /


opponent (o-pou- nont n contrincante )
original (o-r/-d 3 i-ndl )
adj autentico,
m original
opportunity (o-po-f/uu-no-ti )
n opor- originally (d-ri-d^-no-U )
adv original-
tunidad / mente
oppose (6 -pous) v*oponerse orlon (oo-lon n orlon m )

opposite (o-po-sit prep enfrente de; )


ornament (oo-nd-mont n adorno )
m
adj contrario, opuesto ornamental (oo-no-meA7-tdl )
adj orna-
opposition (o-pd-s/-|6n ) n oposicion / mental
oppress (o-press) voprimir orphan (oo-fon n huerfano m )

optician n optico m
(op-r/ Jon ) orthodox (oo-zo-dokss adj ortodoxo )

optimism (op-ti-mi-som n optimismo )


ostrich ( o-sstrich )
n avestruz m
m other (a-6o) adj olro
optimist (op-ti-misst n optimista ) m otherwise (a-do- u ais) conj si no; adv
optimistic (op-ti-m/-sstik adj optimis- )
de otra manera
ta *
ought to (oot *tener que )

optional (op-Jo-nol ) adj opcional our (au 5 adj nuestro


)

or (oo) conj o ourselves (au°-sse/i^s) pron nos; no-


)

out 264 page

sotros mismos dormido


out (aut adv fuera - of fuera de, de
) ;
overstrung (ou-vo-ssfran#) adj so-
outbreak [aut- breik n explosion / )
breexcitado
outcome [aut- kam n resultado m )
'overtake (ou-vo- teik) vrecoger; no
*
outdo (aut- duu) Ksuperar overtaking prohibido adelantar
outdoors aut- doos) adv afuera
( over-tired (ou-vo- tai°d) adj exhausto
outer (au- to )
adj exterior overture (ou-vo-cho n obertura f )

outfit (aut-iwn equipo m )


overweight ou-vo- u eit n sobrepeso
( )

outline (auMain n contomo )


m ;
v m
bosquejar overwhelm (ou-vo- u elm) v *descon-
outlook (aut-\ uk n prevision /; punto )
certar, subyugar
de vista overwork (ou-vo- u o6k) v trabajar de-
output {aut- put n production f )
masiado
outside (aut -ssaid) adv afuera; prep owe (ou v deber owing to a causa
) ;

fuera de n exterior
;
m de, debido a
outsize (aut- ssais )
n tamano extraor- owl (aul )
n buho m
dinary own (oun v *poseer; adj propio
)

outskirts (aut- sskootss pi afueras fpl )


owner (
ou-no n propietario )
m
outstanding (aut-ssra?o-ding adj emi- ) ox (okss )
n
oxen) buey (pi m
nente, destacado oxygen (ok-ss\-dion n oxigeno )
m
outward (aut- u o6 adj extemo ) oyster o/-ssto n ostra f
(
)

outwards (auf- u ods adv hacia afuera )

oval (ou-vo I )
adj ovalado
oven (a-von) n homo m\ microwave
— homo de microonda
p
over ou-v 6 prep encima de mas de
(
) ; ;

adv encima abajo adj acabado ~ ; ; ;


pace (peiss )
n andares mpl paso \
m ;

there alia ntmo m


overall (ou-vo-rool )
adj total PacificOcean (po-ss/-fik ou-Jon
overalls (ou-vo-rools ) pi mono m ;
Oceano Pacifico
overol mMe pacifism (pa?-ssi-fi-sdm )
n pacifismo
overcast (ou -vo- kaasst adj nublado )
m
overcoat (ou-vo-kout n abrigo )
m pacifist (pa?-ssi-fisst )
n pacifista m
'overcome (ou-vo -/ram) v veneer pack (paek )
v embalar; - up empa-
overdue (ou-vo -dyuu) adj atrasado quetar
overgrown (ou-vo -ghroun) adj cubier- package (pae- kid3 n paquete m )

to de verdor packet (pa?-kit n paquete )


m
overhaul ou-vo- hoot) v revisar
( packing (po king n embalaje m )

overhead (ou-vo -hed) adv en alto pad (paed n almohadilla f bloque m


) ;

overlook (ou-vo-^) v pasar por alto paddle (pas-6o\ n remo m )

overnight (ou-vo- nait) adv de noche padlock (paadAok n candado m )

overseas (ou-vd-ss//s) adj Ultramar pagan (po/-ghdn adj pagano n paga- ) ;

oversight (ou-vo-ssait n descuido )


m no m
'oversleep (ou-vo-ss///p) v quedarse page (peid3 n pagina f )
page-boy 265 parting

page-boy (peidj- boi n paje m )


paper-knife (pe/-po-naif )
n abrecartas
pail (peiln balde m
)
m
pain (pein n dolor m pains pena f
) ;
parade n parada /, desfile m
(p o-reid)
painful [pein-\o\ adj dolorido )
paraffin (pae-tb-Wn n parafina / )

painless {pein- loss adj sin dolor )


paragraph (pa?-ro-ghraaf n parrafo m )

paint (peint n pintura /; v pintar


)
parakeet (pee-rb-kux n cotorra f )

paint-box (peint- bokss )


n caja de colo- paralise (pa?-r6-lais )
v paralizar
res parallel (pae-ro-\e\ ) adj paralelo; n
paint-brush (peint- braj n pincel )
m paralelo m
painter (pem-xb n pintor )
m parcel (paa-sso\ n paquete )
m
painting (pein- ting n pintura f )
pardon (paa-bon ) n perdon m ;
indul-
pair(pe°) n par m to m
Pakistan (paa-ki-ssraan) Paquistan m parents (pe d -rontss
pi padres mpl )

Pakistani (paa-ki-ssfaa-ni adj paquis- )


parents-in-law (pe d -rontss-in-loo pi )

tani padres politicos


palace (pae-\oss n palacio )
m parish (pae-t\\ n parroquia /
)

pale (peil ) adj palido park (paak n parque )


v estacionar m ;

palm (paam n palma / )


parking (paa -king n aparcamiento )

palpable (pa?/-po-bbl adj palpable )


m no — prohibido estacionarse -
; ;

palpitation (
pael-pi-re/ fon )
n palpita- fee derechos de estacionamiento - ;

tion f light luz de estacionamiento; - lot


pan (paen n sarten /
)
Am estacionamiento - meter m ;

pane (pein n cristal )


m parquimetro m
zone zona de ;

panel (pae-nb n painel \


)
m ,
cuarteron aparcamiento
m parliament (paa-ld-mdnt) n parlamen-
panelling (pa?-no-ling )
n enmaderado to m
m parliamentary (paa-lo-men-to-ri )
adj
panic (pa?-nik n panico ) m parlamentario
pant (paent) v^jadear parrot (pae-xbx n loro )
m
panties (paen- tis pi braga / )
parsley n perejil m
(paa-ssli )

pants (paentss pi calzoncillos mpl\ )


parson (paa-sson n pastor m )

plAm pantalones mpl parsonage (paa-sso-nid3 n curato )


m
pant-suit (paent- ssuut )
n traje panta- part (paat )
n parte /; pieza /; v sepa-
lon rar; spare ~~ recambio m
panty-hose paen -ti-hous n media ( )
partial (paa-Jol )
adj parcial
pantalon participant (paa-f/-ssi-pont )
n partici-
paper (pe/-po n papel periodico )
m ;
pante m
m de papel carbon - papel car-
; ; participate (paa- f/-ssi-peit) v partici-
bon; ~ bag bolsa de papel; ~ nap- par
kin servilleta de papel typing - ; particular po- r/ kyu-lo
( )
adj especial,
papel para mecanografiar wrap- ;
particular; exigente; in ~ en parti-
ping - papel de envolver cular
paperback (pe/-po-baek n libro de )
parting (paa-ting )
n despedida /; raya
bolsillo
;

partition 266 pelvis

partition (paa-r/-Jon ) n tabique m pavement (pe/V-mont )


n acera /; pa-
partly (paat- ) adv en parte li vimento m
partner [paat- no n pareja /; socio )
m n pabellon
pavilion (po- w/-yon ) m
partridge [paa- trid3 n perdiz / )
paw (poo) n
pata f
party (paa-ti n partido guateque
)
m ;
pawn (poon v empenar; n peon ) m
m, fiesta /; grupo m pawnbroker poon -brou-ko n presta- ( )

pass (paass v transcurrir, pasar


)
mista m
*aprobar; ~ by pasar de largo; - pay n salario
(pei ) sueldo m
#
through *atravesar pay(pei) vpagar; *rendir; - atten-
passage (paa- ssid3 n pasaje )
m ;
trave- tion to prestar atencion a; paying
sia /; trozo m rentable - off amortizar - on ac-
; ;

passenger [pae- sson-d3o )


n pasajero count pagar a plazos
m - train tren de pasajeros
;
pay-desk (pe/-dessk n caja f )

passer-by (paa-ss o-bai) n transeunte payee (pei-//) n favorecido m


m payment (pe/-mont )
n pago m
passion (pa?-J 6 n n pasion /; colera f )
pea (pii n guisante
)
m
passionate (pa?-Jo-not adj apasiona- )
peace (piiss) n paz f
do peaceful (p/Vss-fdl ) adj tranquilo
passive (pa?-ssiv adj pasivo )
peach (piich n melocoton m )

passport [paass- poot n pasaporte )


m ; peacock (pii- kok n pavo m )

~ control inspection de pasapor- peak (piik n pico m cumbre f -


) ; ;

tes; ~ photograph fotografia de hour hora punta; - season apogeo


pasaporte de la temporada
password paass- u ood n santo y sena
( )
peanut (p/7-nat n cacahuete m caca- ) ;

past (paasst n pasado adj pasa-


)
m ;
huate mMe
do transcurrido prep a lo largo
; ;
de, pear (pe 6 n pera f )

mas alia de pearl (pool n perla f )

paste (peisst n pasta /; v pegar )


peasant (pe-sont n campesino )
m
pastry (pe/-sstri n pasteleria /; — )
pebble (pe-bol n guijarro m )

shop pasteleria / peculiar (pi- kyuul-yo )


adj extrano;
pasture [paass -cbo n prado m )
especial, peculiar
patch (paech v *remendar )
peculiarity (pi-kyuu-li-as-ro-ti )
n parti-
patent (pe/-tont n paten te f )
cularidad f
path (paaz) n senda f pedal (pe-dol n pedal )
m
patience (pe/-Jonss n paciencia f )
pedestrian (pi-de-sstri on n peaton )

patient [pei-\ont adj paciente n pa- ) ;


m no pedestrians prohibido para
;

ciente m los pea tones; — crossing cruce para


patriot (pe/-tri-ot n patriota m
)
peatones
patrol ( po-troul )
n patmlla (\ v patru- pedicure (pe-di-kyu 6 n pedicuro )
m
llar; vigilar peel (pul v pelar; n piel f
)

pattern [pae-tonn diseno m )


peep (piip) v espiar
pause (poos n pausa /; v *hacer una
)
peg (pegh) n percha f
pausa pelican (pe-li-kon n pelicano
)
m
pave (peiv )
v pavimentar pelvis (pe/-viss )
n pelvis m
pen 267 petrol

pen (pen) n pluma / madj periodico


;

penalty (pe-ndl-ti n pena ) /; castigo perish (pe- rif ) v *perecer


m ;
~~ kick penalty m perishable (pe-ri-fo-bol adj perecede- )

pencil (pen- ssol )


n lapiz m ro
pencil-sharpener (pen-ssbl-faap-no )
n perjury (poo- d3d-ri n peijurio )
m
sacapuntas m permanent (pdd-md-nont adj durade- )

pendant (pen -6 ont n pendiente )


m ro, permanente; estable, fijo; -
penetrate (pe-ni-treit ) v penetrar press planchado permanente ~ ;

penguin (peng-gh u in ) n pingiiino m wave ondulacion permanente


penicillin (pe-ni-ss/-lin )
n penicilina f permission (po-n7/-J6n n permiso )
m ,

peninsula (po-n/n-ssyu-lo n peninsula )


autorizacion /; licencia f
/ permit 1 (po-m/f) vpermitir
penknife (pen-naif n (pi -knives) cor- )
permit 2 (pod-mit n permiso )
m
taplumas m peroxide (po-ro/r-ssaid n peroxido )
m
pension 1 (pang- ssi-oog) n pension f perpendicular (p66-pon-<//'-kyu-l6 adj )

pension 2 (pen-\6n n pension / )


perpendicular
people (p/V-pol pi gente /; n pueblo
)
Persian (pod-fon ) adj persa
m person (pod-sson n persona /; per )
~
pepper (pe-po n pimienta /)
por persona
peppermint (pe- po-mint) n menta / personal (pdd-sso-nol adj personal )

perceive (po-ss//V) v percibir personality (ooo-ssd-nce-lo-ti n per- )

percent (po -ssent) n por ciento sonalidad /


percentage (po-ssen-tid 3 n porcenta- )
personnel (poo-sso-ne/) n personal m
je m perspective (pd-sspek-Wv) n perspecti-
perceptible (po-ssep-ti-bol )
adj per- va /
ceptible perspiration (p66-sspo-re/-J6n n )

perception (po-ssep-Jon )
n percep- transpiracion /, sudor m
cion f perspire (po -sspai6 v transpirar, su- )

perch (pooch ~) perca /


)
(pi dar
percolator (pdo-ko-lei-to n cafetera )
persuade (po -ss u eid) vpersuadir;
filtradora convencer
perfect (pdd-fikt adj perfecto )
persuasion (po- ss u ei-zon n convic- )

perfection (po-fek-\6n ) n perfeccion / cion /


perform (po -foom) v ejecutar, desem- pessimism (pe-ssi-mi-sdm )
n pesimis-
penar mo m
performance po- foo-mo nss) n repre-
( pessimist (pe-ssi-misst n pesimista )
m
sentacion / pessimistic (pe-ssi-m/'-sstik adj pesi- )

perfume (pod-fyuum n perfume m )


mista
perhaps (go-haepss) adv quizas pet (pet n animal domestico; carino
)

peril (pe-ril n peligro


) m m ;
favorito
perilous (pe-ri-loss adj peligroso )
petal (pe-tol n petalo m
)

period (pi6 - ri-od n epoca /, periodo)


petition n peticion /
(pi-f/-fon )

m ;
punto m petrol (pe-trol) n gasolina f unleaded ;

periodical 6
(pi -ri-o-di-kol )
n periodico — gasolina sin plomo; ~ pump
petroleum 268 ping-pong

bomba de gasolina ~ ;
station pues- cion /; - up recoger; *ir a buscar;
to de gasolma ;
~ tank deposito de pick-up van camioneta de reparto
gasolina pick-axe (p/-kaekss n pico )
m
petroleum (p\-trou-\\- 6 m n )
petroleo pickles (p/-kdls pi encurtidos mpl )

m picnic (pik- nik 77 dia de campo v ) ;

petty (pe-ti )
adj pequeno, futil, insig- *hacer un dia de campo
nificante ;
- cash calderilla / picture (pik-cho n cuadro ilustra- )
m ;

pewit (p//-
u it
)
n avefria f cion /, grabado imagen /; - m ;

pewter (pyuu-\o )
n estano m postcard taijeta postal ilustrada,
phantom (faen- tom n fantasma
)
m postal ilustrada pictures cine ;
m
pharmacology (faa-md-/ro-ld-d3i )
n picturesque (pik-cho-ress/r) adj pinto-
farmacologia / resco
pharmacy (/aa-mo-ssi )
n farmacia /; piece (piiss )
n fragmento 777, pedazo
drogueria / 777

pheasant (/e-sont )
n faisan m pier (pi
6
77 muelle)
m
Philippine (//-li-pain )
adj filipino pierce (pi 6 ss) vpunzar
Philippines fi- li-piins pi Filipinas fpl
( )
pig (pigh n cerdo )
m
philosopher (fi-/o-sso-fo n filosofo )
m pigeon (p/-d 3 on n paloma f )

philosophy (fi-/o-sso-fi n filosofia f ) pig-headed (pigh-/?e-did adj )


testaru-
phone (foun )
n telefono m ;
v llamar do
por telefono, telefonear piglet (pigh-Yox )
n cochinillo m
phonetic (fo-ne-tik adj fonetico )
pigskin (p/p/7-sskin n piel de cerdo )

photo fou- tou n (pi -s) foto /


( )
pike (paik (pi ~) lucio )
m
photocopy (fou-to-ko-pi) n fotocopia pile (pail 77 monton)
v amonto- m ;

/; vfotocopiar nar; piles pi hemorroides fpl


photograph ( /bu-td-ghraaf )
n fotogra- pilgrim (p//-ghrim n peregrino )
m
fia /; v fotografiar pilgrimage (p//-ghri-mid3 )
n peregri-
photographer (fo-ro-ghro-fo) n foto- nacion f
grafo 777 pill (pil ) 77 pildora /
photography (fo-ro-ghro-fi )
n fotogra- pillar (pi- Id )
77 columna /, pilar m
fiaf pillar-box (p/16-bokss) n buzon m
phrase (freis) n frase / pillow (p/-lou )
77 almohadon 777, almo-

phrase-book (fre/s-buk n manual de )


hada /
conversation pillow-case (p/-lou-keiss )
n funda de
physical {fi- si-kol adj fisico )
almohada
physician (fi-s/-J 6 n n medico )
m pilot (pa/-lot ) 77 piloto m ;
practico m
physicist ft-si-ssisst n fisico m'
(
)
pimple (p/m-pol )
n grano m
physics //-sikss 77 fisica f
( )
pin (pin n alfiler m
) ;
v clavar; bobby
physiology (fi-si-o-lo-d^i n fisiologia )
- Am horquilla f
f pincers (pin- ssos pi tenazas fpl )

pianist (p//- 6 -nisst )


n pianista m pinch (pinch v pellizcar )

piano (pi-a?-nou )
n piano m\ grand - pineapple (pa/ naa-pol 77 pina f )

piano de cola ping-pong (ping- pong 77 tenis de me- )

pick (pik) v recoger; escoger; n elec- sa


pink 269 pocket-book

pink (pingk adj rosado )


platform (plaet -foom )
n anden m ~;

pioneer (pai-o-n/ d ) n pionero m ticket billete de anden


pious (pa/'-o ss adj pio )
platinum (plae- ti-nom )
n platino m
pip (pip ) 77 pepita/ play v *jugar; tocar; n juego
(plei )

pipe (paip n pipa /; conducto


)
~ m ; 777 obra de teatro one-act ~ pieza
; ;

cleaner limpiapipas - tobacco m ;


en un acto - truant *hacer novi-
;

tabaco de pipa llos


pirate (pai°- rot n pirata m )
player (plei 6 )
n jugador m
pistol (p/-sstol n pistola / )
playground (p/e/-ghraund )
n patio de
piston (p/-sston n piston )
m — ring
;
recreo
aro de embolo playing-card plei -ing- kaad n naipe ( )
m
piston-rod (p/-sston-rod )
n biela f playwright (p/e/-rait n dramaturgo )
m
pit (pit )
n hoyo m mina /
;
plea (plii 77 defensa /
)

pitcher (p/'-cho )
n cantaro m plead (pliid v informar )

pity (p/-ti )
n piedad
v *tener pie- /; pleasant (p/e-sont) adj agradable,
dad de, compadecerse de what a ;
simpatico
pity! jquelastima! please (pliis por favor; v *placer;)

placard (plae- kaad n cartel )


m pleased contento; pleasing agrada-
place pleiss n lugar
(
v *poner, )
m ;
ble
colocar; - of birth lugar de naci- pleasure (p/e- 36 )
n placer 777, diver-
miento; *take *tener lugar - sion /
plague (pleigh n plaga / )
plentiful (p/en-ti-fol )
adj abundante
plaice (pleiss )
(pi ~) platija / plenty (plen- ti n abundancia /
)

plain (plein )
adj claro; corriente, sen- pliers (plains )
pi alicates mpl
cillo ;
n llano m plimsolls (p//m-ssols pi zapatos de )

plan (plaen n plan piano )


v m ;
m ;
gimnasia
planear plot 77 conjuracion /, complot
(plot )

plane (plein adj piano; n avion )


m ;
trama /; parcela /
777 ;

— crash accidente aereo plough (plau n arado v arar )


m ;

planet (p/a?-nit n planeta )


m plucky (p/a- ki adj valiente )

planetarium (plae-ni-fe d -ri-om) n pla- plug (plagh n enchufe 777 ~ in en-


) ;

netario m chufar
plank (plaengk n tablon ) m plum (plam n ciruela f )

plant (plaant n planta /; instalacion )


plumber (p/a-mo n plomero m )

/; v plantar plump (plamp adj regordete )

plantation (
plaen -tei-\on )
n plantacion plural (plu°- rol n plural m )

/ plus(plass) prep mas


plaster (plaa-ssxd )
n estuco m, yeso pneumatic (nyuu-ma?-tik adj neuma- )

m ;
esparadrapo m tico
plastic (p/a9 -sstik )
adj de plastico; n pneumonia (nyuu-mofv-ni-o )
77 neu-
plastico m monia f
plate (pleit) n plato m ;
chapa f poach (pouch v cazar en vedado )

plateau (plaa- tou n )


(pi ~x, ~s) mese- pocket (po-kit 77 bolsillo )
m
ta? pocket-book (po-kit-buk n bolsa / )
pocket-comb 270 pot

pocket-comb (po-kit-koum )
n peine de population (po-pyu-/e/-{6n )
n pobla-
bolsillo cion/
pocket-knife (po-kit-naif n (pi )
populous (po-pyu-loss )
adj populoso
-knives) navaja / porcelain (poo-sso-lin )
n porcelana f
u
pocket-watch (po-kit- och )
n reloj de porcupine (poo-kyu-pain n puerco )

bolsillo espin
poem (pou- im )
n poema m pork (pook n came de cerdo
)

poet [pou- it n poeta )


m port poot n puerto
( )
babor m ;
m
poetry [pou- i-tri n poesia / )
portable (poo-to-bol adj portatil )

point (point n punto )


punta /; v m ;
porter (poo- to n mozo portero
)
m ;
m
senalar con el dedo - of view pun- ;
porthole (poot- houl n portilla / )

to de vista - out apuntar ;


portion (poo-fon ) n porcion /
pointed (po/n-tid adj puntiagudo )
portrait (poo-trit )
n retrato m
poison (po/-s6n n veneno v enve- )
m ;
Portugal (poo-tyu-ghol )
Portugal m
nenar Portuguese (poo-tyu -ghiis) adj portu-
poisonous (po/-so-n6ss adj venenoso )
gues
Poland (pou-\on6 Polonia / )
position (p6-s/-/6n )
n posicion /; acti-
Pole(poul n polaco )
m tud /; puesto m
pole(poul)/7 poste /n positive (po-so-tiv )
adj positivo; n
police (p 6- Hiss) pi policia / positiva f
policeman (po-///ss-mon n (pi -men) )
possess (po-sess) v*poseer; pos-
agente de policia, guardia m sessed adj poseido
police-station (pd-///ss-sstei-fdn n co- )
possession (po-se-Jon n posesion ) /;
misaria / possessions bienes mpl
policy (po-li-ssi n politica /; poliza f )
possibility (po-ss6-b/-lo-ti )
n posibili-
polio [pou- li-ou )
n polio /, poliomieli- dad f
tis / possible (po-sso-bol )
adj posible;
Polish [pou-\\\ )
adj polaco eventual
polish [po-\\\ )
vpulir post (pousst n poste puesto
)
m ;
m ;

polite (p o-lait) adj cortes correo m


v echar al correo post-
; ;

political (po-//-ti-kol )
adj politico office casa de correos
politician (po-li-f/ Jon )
n politico m postage (pou- sstid3 n franqueo - )
m ;

politics (po-li-tikss )
n politica f paid franco; ~ stamp sello de co-
pollution [pb-luu-lon )
n contamina- rreos timbre ;
mMe
cion /, polucion f postcard (pousst- kaad n tarjeta pos- )

pond (pond n estanque m )


tal ;
taijeta postal ilustrada
pony [pou- ni n pony m )
poster (pou- ssto n cartel poster)
m
poor (pu 6 adj pobre; mediocre
)
poste restante (pousst re-ssta*&t) lista
pope (poup) n Papa m de correos
poplin (po-plin n popelin )
m postman (pousst- mon )
n (pi -men)
pop music (pop myuu- sik musica pop )
cartero m
poppy [po- pi n amapola f\ adormi-
)
post-paid (pousst -peid) adj franco
dera / postpone (po -sspoun) v aplazar
popular (po- pyu-lo adj popular )
pot (pot) n olla f
potato 271 president

potato p6- re/-tou


( )
n (pi -es) patata precipitation (pri-ssi-pi-re/-{on )
n pre-
/; papa fMe cipitacion f
pottery n ceramica /; loza f
(po-to-ri )
precise (pri -ssaiss) adj preciso, exac-
pouch (pauchn petaca f )
to ;
meticuloso
poulterer [pout-to-ro n pollero m )
predecessor (p/7/-di-sse-ssd )
n prede-
poultry (poul-tri n aves de corral )
cesor m
pound paund n libra f
( )
predict (pri- dikt) v *predecir
pour (poo) v *verter prefer (pri- fdd) v *preferir
poverty (po-vo-ti n pobreza f )
preferable (pre-fo-ro-bdl ) adj preferi-
powder (pau-do n polvo )
m ;
- com- ble
pact polvera /; talc - talco m preference (pre-fo-ronss )
n preferen-
powder-puff (pau-do-paf n borla pa- )
ce f
ra empolvarse prefix(prii- fikss n prefijo )
m
powder-room [pau-do-ruum )
n t oca- pregnant (pregh-nonx) adj encinta,
dor m embarazada
power (pau 6 )
n fuerza /, energia /; prejudice (pre-d 3 o-diss n prejuicio )
m
poder m
potencia f ;
preliminary (pri-//-mi-n6-ri adj preli- )

powerful pau 6 -fol adj poderoso


( )
minar
fuerte premature pre-mo -chu 6 adj prema-
( )

powerless (pat; 6 -loss


adj impotente )
turo
power-station pau 6 -sstei-fon n cen-( )
premier [prem- n jefe de gobiemo
i
6
)

tral electrica premises (pre-mi-ssis pi finca / )

practical [praek- ti-kol ) adj practico premium (pr/V-mi-om n prima / )

practically [praek-ti-kli )
adv practica- prepaid (prii -peid) adj pagado por
mente adelantado
practice [praek-Wss )
n practica f preparation (pre-pd-re/’-fon n prepa- )

practise (praek-Wss) ^practicar; ensa- racion /


yarse prepare (pri -pe° v preparar )

praise (preis) v alabar; n elogio m preposition (pre-po-s/-Jdn n preposi- )

pram (praem n cochecillo )


m cion /
prawn proon n gamba f
( ) prescribe pu-sskraib vprescribir
( )

pray (prei Korar)


prescription (pri-ssZrr/p-Jon n pres- )

prayer pre 6 n oracion /


( )
cription /
preach (priich v predicar )
presence (pre-sonss n presencia / )

precarious (pri-/re 6 -ri-oss adj preca- )


present 1 (pre-sont) n regalo m, pre-
rio sente m
adj actual presente
; ;

precaution (pri-Zroo-Jon n precaucion )


present 2 pri -sent) vpresentar
(

/ presently (pre-sont-li adv en seguida, )

precede (pri-ss//^) v preceder dentro de poco


preceding (pri-ss//-ding adj preceden- )
preservation (pre-sd-i/e/-fdn n con- )

te servation f
precious (pre-foss) adj precioso; que- preserve (pri-sdoV) v preservar; con-
rido servar
precipice (pre-ssi-piss ) n precipicio m president (
pre-si -dont )
n presidente m
press 272 progress

press (press )
n prensa /; v empujar, priority (prai-o-ro-ti )
n prioridad f
*apretar; planchar; - conference prison (pri-son n prision f )

conferencia de prensa prisoner (pri-so-nb n preso prisio- )


m .

pressing (pre- ssing adj urgente )


nero m
- of war prisionero de
\

pressure (pre-Jo n presion /; tension )


guerra
/; atmospheric - presion atmosfe- privacy (prai-Mo- ssi n intimidad f, vi- )

rica da privada
pressure-cooker (pre-Jo-ku-ko )
n olla private (prai-\j it )
adj particular, priva-
a presion do personal
;

prestige (pr e-sstiij) n prestigio m privilege (pr/-vi-lid 3 n privilegio m )

presumable (pri-syuu-mo-bol )
adj pre- prize (prais )
n premio m recompensa ;

sumible f
presumptuous (pri -samp-joss adj )
probable (pro-bo-bol )
adj probable
presuntuoso presumido ;
probably (pro-bo-bli )
adv probable-
pretence (pri -tenss) n pretexto m mente
pretend (pn-tend) vfingir problem (pro-blom n problema m )

pretext ( prii -teksst n pretexto )


m procedure (pr6 -ss//-d 3d n procedi- )

pretty (pr/-ti adj bonito a dv bastan-


) ; miento m
te proceed (pro-ss/Vd) v *proseguir; pro-
prevent (
pri- 1rent) v *impedir; *preve- ceder
nir process (prou- ssess) n procedimiento
preventive (pri-i/eo-tiv adj preventivo ) /77, proceso m
previous (pr/V-vi-dss adj precedente, )
procession (pro-sse-Jon /? procesion )

anterior, previo /, comitiva f


pre-war (prii- )
adj de lapreguerra proclaim (pro-kleim) vproclamar
price (praiss )
n precio m ;
v fijar el produce 1
(pro -dyuuss) v *producir
precio produce 2 (protf-yuuss n producto in )

priceless (praiss- loss ) adj inapreciable producer (pro- dyuu-sso n productor )

price-list (praiss- lisst )


n lista de pre- m
cios product (pro-dakt n producto )
m
prick (prik )
v pinchar production (pro- dak-\on n produc- )

pride (praid )
n orgullo m cion f
priest (priisst) n cura m profession (pro-7e-J6n n profesion f )

primary adj primario;


(prat- mo-ri )
professional (pro -/e-Jo-nol ) adj profe-
primero, primordial elemental ;
sional
prince (prinss n principe )
m professor n profesor m
(pro- /e-sso )

princess (prin-ssess) n princesa f profit (pro n beneficio m, ganan-


fit )

principal (prin-ss6-po\ )
adj principal; cia /; ventaja f v aprovechar \

n director de escuela, principal m profitable (pro-fi-to-bol )


adj prove-
principle (prin-ss6-po\ )
n principio m choso
print (print) v *imprimir; n positiva profound (pr o-faund) adj profundo
/; grabado m ;
printed matter im- programme (proo-ghraam n progra- )

preso m ma /77

prior (prai 6 )
adj anterior progress (prou-ghress) n progreso
1
m
progress 273 publication

progress 2 (pro- ghress) vprogresar pecto m


progressive (pro-pdre-ssiv) adj pro- prosperity (pro-sspe-ro-ti )
n prosperi-
gresista progresivo
;
dad /
prohibit (prd-/?/-bit) v prohibir prosperous (pro- sspo-ross )
adj pros-
prohibition (prou-i-b/-fdn n prohibi- )
pero
tion / prostitute (pro-ssti-tyuut) n prostituta
prohibitive (pro-/7/-bi-tiv )
adj exorbi- f
tante protect (pro- tekt) vproteger
project (pro- d 3 §kt )
n plan m, proyec- protection (pro-re/r-fon n protection )

to m /
promenade (pro-md -naad) n paseo m protein (proo-tiin )
n proteina /
promise (pro-miss n promesa /; v
)
protest 1 (proo-tesst) n protesta f
prometer protest 2 (pro- tesst) vprotestar
promote (pro -mout) v *promover Protestant (pro-ti-sstont )
adj protes-
promotion (pro-moo-Jon n promo- )
tante
cion / proud (praud )
adj orgulloso
prompt (prompt adj inmediato, pron-
)
prove (pruuv )
v *demostrar, *com-
to probar; resultar
pronoun (proo-naun n pronombre m )
proverb (pro-voob n proverbio )
m
pronounce (pro- naunss) v pronunciar provide (pro- vaid) v*proveer; pro-
pronunciation (pr6-nan-ssi-e/-Jbn n )
vided that con tal que
pronunciation f province (pro-vinss n provincia / )

proof (pruuf n prueba /


)
provincial (pro-iz/o-jol adj provincial )

propaganda (pro-po-ghaen-do )
n pro- provisional (pr6-w-36-nol ) adj provi-
paganda / sional
propel (pro -pel) v impeler provisions (pro- w-3dns )
pi provisio-
propeller (pro-pe-lo n helice / )
ns fpl
proper (pro- po ac^justo; debido,
)
prune (pruun n )
ciruela pasa
conveniente, apropiado psychiatrist (ssai-/ra/-o-trisst) n psi-
property (pro- po-ti n propiedad /;
)
quiatra m
cualidad / psychic (ssa/-kik adj psiquico )

prophet (pro-fit n profeta)


m psychoanalyst (ssai-kou-a?-no-lisst n )

proportion (pro-poo-fon n propor- )


psicoanalista m
tion / psychological (ssai-ko-/o-d3i-kol )
adj
proportional (pr6-poo-/6-nol ) adj pro- psicologico
porcional psychologist (ssai-/ro-lo-d3isst )
n psi-
proposal pro-poo-sol n propuesta /
( )
cologo m
propose (pro-poos) v *proponer psychology (ssai-/ro-ld-d3i n psicolo- )

proposition (pro-po-s/-J6n ) n propues- gia f


ta/ pub(pab) /7 tabema f
proprietor (pro-praZ-o-td )
n propieta- public (pa-blik ) adj publico; general;
rio m n publico m ~ garden jardin pu-
;

prospect (pro- sspekt) n perspectiva f blico; - house tabema f


prospectus (pro- sspek-xoss n pros- )
publication pa-bli-/re/-J6n n publica-
( )
publicity 274 quick-tempered

cion f enigma m v confundir; jigsaw - ;

publicity (pa-b//-sso-ti )
n publicidad / rompecabezas m
publish (pa- blif v publicar )
puzzling (pas-ling adj embarazoso )

publisher (pa-bli-Jo n editor )


m pyjamas (pb-tfjaa-mos pi pijama m )

puddle (pa-dol n charco )


m
pull (pul v tirar; - out partir; - up
)

pararse
pulley (pu- n (pi ~s) polea f
li
)
Q
Pullman (po/-m6n n coche Pullman )

pullover (pu-lou-vo n pulover )


m quack (k u aek )
n curandero m, charla-
pulpit (pul- pit n pulpito )
m tan 777

pulse (palss) n pulso m quail (k u eil )


n (pi -s) codomiz f
pump (pamp n bomba /; v bombear
)
quaint (k u eint )
adj curioso anticuado ;

punch (panch v *dar punetazos; n )


qualification (k u o-li-fi-/re/-J6n )
n apti-
punetazo m tud /; reserva /, restriccion f
punctual (pangk-c)r\u-6\ adj puntual )
qualified Xr^o-li-faid adj calificado;
(
)

puncture (pangk-dno n pinchazo )


m competente
punctured (pangk-chod adj pinchado )
qualify (k u o-\\-\a\ )
v *ser capaz de,
punish (pa-nij v castigar )
*ser apto para
punishment (pa- nif-mont )
n castigo quality (/r^o-lo-ti )
n calidad f carac- ;

m teristica f
pupil (pyuu- pol )
n alumno m quantity k u on- to-ti ( )
n cantidad f ;

puppet-show (
pa-pit- jou n teatro )
numero m
guinol quarantine (k u o-r6r\-i\\n )
n cuarente-
purchase (poo-choss n )
v comprar ;
na f
compra /; - price precio de com- quarrel (k u o- rol )
vdisputar, *renir; n
pra ;
- tax impuesto sobre la venta disputa f
purchaser (pod- cho-sso n comprador )
quarry (k u o-x\ )
n cantera f
m quarter (k u oo-xo )
n cuarto m trimes- ;

pure (pyu 6 )
adj casto, puro tre 777 ;
barrio m - of an hour
;

purple (poo -pol adj purpureo )


cuarto de hora
purpose (poo- poss n proposito )
/77, quarterly (k u oo- to-li )
adj trimestral
fin /77, intencion /; on - intencio- quay (kii n muelle )
m
nado queen (k u iin
n reina f )

purse pooss n bolsa /, monedero


( )
m queer (k u 6
adj singular, extrano
i
)

pursue (po -ssyuu) v *perseguir query (k u i°-x


n pregunta f v inda- i
) \

pus (pass) 77 pus f gar; *poner en duda


push (puj) 77 empujon v empujar m ;
u
question (k ess- chon n pregunta f ) ;

push-button (po/-ba-ton n boton )


m cuestion problema m v interro-
/, ;

* put (put) vcolocar, *poner; meter; gar; *poner en duda; - mark signo
plantear; - away guardar; - off de interrogacion
aplazar; - on *ponerse; - out apa- queue (kyuu n cola f\ v *hacer cola )

gar quick (k u ik) adj rapido


puzzle (pa-sol )
n rompecabezas m ;
quick-tempered (k u ik /em-pod adj )
quiet 275 raw

i
irascible railway (re//-
u
ei )
n ferrocarril m
quiet (k uai-ox )
adj quieto, tranquilo; rain (rein )
n lluvia /; v * Hover
;
n silenciom, paz f rainbow n arco iris
(re/n -bo )

quilt (k u n colcha f
ilt
)
raincoat (re/n-kout n impermeable )
m
quinine (k u \- niirt) n quinina f rainproof (re/>?-pruuf adj impermea- )

quit (k u it) v cesar ble


quite (k u ait adv enteramente, com- )
rainy (re/-ni )
adj lluvioso
pletamente bastante muy ; ;
raise (reis) v alzar; aumentar; edu-
quiz (k u is n (pi -zes) concurso
)
m car, cultivar, criar ;
recaudar ;
nAm
quota k u ou-xo n cuota f
( )
aumento de sueldo
quotation (k u ou-re/-J6n n )
cita /; - raisin (re/'-son n pasa / )

marks comillas fpl rake (reik) n rastrillo m


quote (k u out ) vcitar rally (rae- n reunion f
li
)

ramp (raemp n rampa / )

ramshackle (raem-\&-V.b\ adj )


destar-
talado
R rancid (raen-ss\6 adj rancio
)

rang (raeng) v(p ring)


rabbit (rab bit )
n conejo m range (reind 3 n alcance )
m
rabies (re/-bis) n rabia / range-finder [reindj -fain-do )
n teleme-
race (reiss n carrera /; raza f
)
tro m
race-course {reiss- kooss n pista para )
rank (raengk )
n rango m ;
fila /
carreras, hipodromo m ransom (raen-ssom n )
rescate m
race-horse (re/ss-hooss )
n caballo de rape v violar
(reip)
carrera rapid (r«-pid adj rapido )

race-track (reiss- traek )


n pista para ca- rapids (A*-pids pi rapidos de rio )

rare (re 6
rreras adj raro
)

racial (rei-\6\ adj racial )


rarely (re 6 - li )
adv raras veces
racket rae- kit n alboroto
( ) m rascal (raa- sskol n picaro m
) ,
pillo m
racquet (rae-kit) n raqueta f rash (raej) n erupcion /; adj precipi-
radiator (re/'-di-ei-to n radiador )
m tado, irreflexivo
radical (ra?-di-kol adj radical )
raspberry (raas-bo-ri n frambuesa f )

radio (re/'-di-ou n radio f ) rat (raet)n rata f


radish rae-dif n rabano
( )
m rate (reit n precio m tarifa /; veloci-
) ,

radius (re/ -di -oss n (pi radii) radio )


m dad /; at any - de todos modos, en
raft raaft n zatara f
(
)
todo caso ~ of exchange cambio
;

rag (raegh n trapo )


m m
rage (reid 3 n furor rabia /; v ra-
)
m ,
rather (raa -6 6 )
adv bastante; mas
biar bien
raid (reid )
n irrupcion f ration (rae- Jon )
n radon /
rail (reil )
n barandilla barrera f
/, rattan (rae-taen) n rota /
railing (re/-ling ) n barandilla / raven (reZ-von )
n cuervo m
railroad (re//- roud )
nAm via del tren, raw (roo )
adj crudo; - material ma-
ferrocarril m teria prima
)

ray 276 rectory

ray (rei )
n rayo m bo
rayon n rayon m
{rei- on ) receptionist (ri-ssep-fd-nisst) n recep-
razor {rei- so n maquina de afeitar
)
cionista f
razor-blade (reZ-sd-bleid n hoja de )
recession (ri-sse-fon n retroceso )
m
afeitar recipe (re-ssi- pi n receta f )

reach (riich v alcanzar; n alcance


)
m recital (ri-ssa/ tol )
n recital m
reaction (ri-a?/r-Jon n reaction f )
reckon {re- kon )
v calcular; conside-
*read (riid v *leer )
rar; *creer
reading (r/V-ding n lectura f )
recognition (re-kogh-nZ-Jon n recono- )

reading-lamp (r//-ding-laemp n lam- )


cimiento m
para para lectura recognize (re-kogh-nais) v *reconocer
reading-room (r/7-ding-ruum n sala de )
recollect (re-ko -lekt) v *acordarse
lectura recommence rii -ko-menss) v *reco- (

ready (re-di adj preparado, listo


)
menzar
ready-made (re-di -meid) adj confec- recommend (re-ko -mem/) v *reco-
cionado mendar; aconsejar
real (ri°l adj verdadero
)
recommendation (re-kd-men-cte/-[dn
reality (ri-a?-lo-ti n realidad f )
n recomendacion f
realizable {ri6 lai-so-bol adj realiza- -
)
reconciliation (
re-kdn-ssi-li-e/-Jdn )
11

ble reconciliacion f
realize (r/^-lais) v*reconocer; realizar record (m-kood1
)
n disco record m ;

really {ri°A\ )
adv verdaderamente, en m \ registro m \ long-playing - mi-
realidad ; de veras crosurco m
rear (ri
6
n parte posterior; v criar
)
record 2 (ri -kood) y registrar
rear-light (ri 6 -lait) n luz trasera recorder (n-koo-do n magnetofono )

reason {rii-son n causa /, razon /; )


m
sentido/77 Krazonar ;
recording (ri-/roo-dmg n grabacion f )

reasonable (r//-s6-n6-bdl )
adj razona- record-player (re-kood-plei 6 n toca- )

ble discos m
reassure (rii o-/u d )
v tranquilizar recover (ri-te-vo )
v recuperar; *resta-
rebate rii- beit
( )
n reduccion /, rebaja blecerse, curarse
f recovery ( ri-Xra-vd-ri ) n curacion /*,

rebellion {n-bel-yon )
n sublevacion /, restablecimiento m
rebelion f recreation (re-kri-e/'-fon )
n recreacion
recall {n-kool) v *acordarse; llamar; f recreo m ;
- centre centro de re-

revocar creo; - ground terreno de recreo


receipt (ri -ssiit) n recibo m* publico
receive (ri-ss/'/V) v recibir recruit (ri -kruut) n recluta ni
receiver (ri-ss//-v6 n receptor )
m rectangle (m^-taeng-ghdl )
n rectangu-
recent (r//-ss6nt adj reciente )
lo m
recently (r//-ss6nt-li adv el otro dia, )
rectangular (rek fcenp-ghyu-lo )
adj
recientemente rectangular
reception (ri-ssep-[6n n recepcion f ) \ rector {rek-to )
n pastor m, rector m
acogida /; ~ office oficina de reci- rectory (rek-\o-n n rectoria f
)
rectum 277 remarkable

rectum (re* -tom )


n intestino recto cription /; — form formulario de
recyclable (ri-ssa/-kl6-bol) adj reci- matriculation - number matricula
;

!
clable /; - plate placa f
recycle (ri-ssa/-kdl) vreciclar regret (ri -ghret) v *sentir; n arrepen-
red (red) adj rojo timiento m
redeem (ri -diim) v redimir regular (re-ghyu-lo ) adj regular; co-
reduce (n-dyuuss) v *reducir, *dismi- rriente, normal
nuir, rebajar regulate (re-ghyu-leit v regular )

reduction [n-dak-\or\ )
n rebaja /, re- regulation (re-ghyu-/e/-fon n regla- )

duction / mento m. regulation /; regia f


redundant (ri-cten-dont )
adj superfluo rehabilitation (rii-hd-bi-li-te/-f6n )
n re-
reed n junquillo m
(riid ) habilitation f
reef (riif n arrecife m
)
rehearsal {n-hdd-sso\ n ensayo )
m
reference ref-ronss n referencia
(
) /; rehearse (ri -hdoss) v ensayar
relation /; with - to con respecto a reign (rein n reinado
)
v *gobernar m ;

refer to (ri -fdo) remitir a reimburse (rii-im-fcddss) v reembolsar


refill (rii-fil ) n repuesto m reindeer (rein-d\ 6 n (pi reno )
m
refinery (ri-fe/-nd-ri )
n refineria / reject (ri -djekt) v rehusar, rechazar;
reflect ( ri - flekt )
v reflej ar *reprobar
reflection (n-flek-\dr\ )
n reflejo m ;
relate (ri -hit) v *contar
imagen reflej ada related (ri-/e/-tid adj emparentado
)

refresh (ri -fref) vrefrescar relation (ri-/e/-f6n n relation /; pa- )

refreshment (ri-/re/-mbnt) n refresco riente m


777 relative (re-lo-tiv ) n pariente m ; adj
refrigerator (ri-^/-d36-rei-to ) n refrige- relativo
|
rador m relax (ri -laekss) v descansar
refund 1 (ri -fand) v reintegrar relaxation (ri-laek-sse/-J6n )
n relaja-
refund 2 (w-fand n reintegro )
m cion /
refusal (n-fyuu-so\ n negativa f )
reliable (ri-/a/-o-bol )
adj fiable
refuse 1 (ri -fyuus) v rehusar relic (re-lik) n reliquia f
refuse 2 re-fyuuss n desecho
(
)
m relief (ri-////) n alivio m ayuda ; /; re-
regard (n-ghaad) v considerar n res- ;
lieve 777

peto /77 as regards en cuanto a,


: relieve (ri-///V) v relevar
I
por lo que se refiere a religion (ri-//-d 3 on ) n religion /
,
regarding (n-ghaa-dmg prep relativo )
religious adj religioso
(ri-//-d 3 oss)

I a, tocante a respecto a ;
rely on (ri-/a/) *contar con
regatta {n-ghae-\o n regata / )
remain (ri -mein) v quedarse; quedar
regime (rei-j//m) n regimen m remainder (ri- mein -do n resto )
m
region (r//-d 3 on n region f )
remaining (ri-mez-ning adj demas, )

regional (r//-d36-ndl adj regional )


restante
register re-d3i-ssto v inscribirse
(
) ;
remark (ri -maak) n observation /; v

certificar; registered letter carta *hacer una observacion


certificada remarkable (ri-maa-ko-bdl adj nota- )

registration (re-d3i-ss7re/-lon ) n ins- ble


remedy 278 resistance

remedy (re-mo-di n remedio m ) reprimand (re-pri-maand v reprender )

remember [n- mem-bo v *acordarse )


reproach n-prouch n reproche m v
( ) ;

remembrance (ri-mero-brdnss) n re- reprochar


cuerdo m reproduce (rii-pro-ryyooss) v *reprodu-
remind (ri -maind) v *recordar cir
remit (ri -mit) vremitir reproduction (rii -pro^-dak -fon )
77 repro-
remittance (ri-m/'-tonss n remesa f
) duccion f
remnant (rem- nont )
n resto m, resi- reptile (rep-tail )
n reptil m
duo /77, remanente m republic (ri-pa-blik) n republica f
remote u-mout adj remoto, lejano
( )
republican (ri-pa-bli-kon )
adj republi-
removal {n-muu-\i'6\ n remocion / )
cano
remove (n-muuv) v * remover repulsive (ri-pa/-ssiv adj repulsivo )

remunerate (n-myuu-no-rew v remu- )


reputation (re-pyu-re/-J6n n reputa- )

nerar cion /; renombre m


remuneration (ri-myuu-nd-re/-fdn n )
request (ri -k u esst) n ruego de- m ;

remuneration f manda /; v solicitar


renew (ri-nyuu) v*renovar; alargar require (ri -k u ai 6 ) v *requerir
rent (rent v alquilar n alquiler
) ;
m requirement (n-k u ai d -monx) n reque-
repair (ri -pe° v arreglar, reparar n
) ;
rimiento m
reparacion f requisite (re-k u i-sit )
adj necesario
reparation (re-po-reZ-Jon n repara- )
rescue (re-sskyuu )
v rescatar; n resca-
cion f te 777
*
repay (ri -pei) v reintegrar research (ri-ssodc/?) n investigacion f
repayment (ri-pe/-mont) n reintegro resemblance (ri-sem-blonss) n seme-
777 janza f
repeat (ri v *repetir
-put) resemble (ri-sem-bol vasemejarse )

repellent (ri-pe-lont adj repugnante, )


resent (ri -sent) v *resentirse por
repelente reservation (re-s6-i/e/-J6n n reserva- )

repentance (ri-pen-tonss) n arrepenti- cion f


miento m reserve (ri -soov) v reservar; n reserva
repertory (re-po-to-ri )
n repertorio m f ;

repetition (re-po-7/-Jon ) n repeticion f reserved (ri-sodVd) adj reservado


replace (ri -pleiss) v reemplazar reservoir re-sd-v u aa n embalse
(
)
m
reply (ri v responder; n respues-
-plai) reside (n-said )
v residir
ta /; in ~ en contestacion residence (ra-si-donss n residencia f\ )
]

report (ri -poor) rrelatar; informar; ~ permit permiso de residencia


presen tarse; n relacion /, mforme resident ra-si-dont n residente
(
)
m ;
|

777 adj residente; intemo


reporter (ri-poo-to n reportero 777 )
resign (ri-sa/o) vresignar
represent (re-pri -sent) v representar resignation (re-sigh-/7e/-Jdn n resig- )

representation re-pri -sen re/-fon n


( -
)
nacidn f
representacion f resin (re-sin) n resina f
representative (re-pri-seo-to-tiv adj )
resist (ri -sisst) v resistir
representative resistance (ri-s/-sstdnss )
n resistencia
resolute 279 ridiculous

f reveal (ri-w//) v *manifestar, revelar


resolute (re- so-luut) adj resuelto, de- revelation (re-v6-/e/-lon n revelation )

cidido /
respect (ri -sspekt) n respeto esti- m ;
revenge (ri -vendj) n venganza /
macion /, reverencia /; v respetar revenue (re-vo-nyuu n ingresos mpl, )

respectable (ri-sspek-\b-b6 adj res- \


)
renta f
petable reverse n contrario m re-
(ri-vdoss) ;

respectful (ri-sspe/rf-fol )
adj respetuo- verso m
mareha atras reves m
; ; ;

so adj inverso v *dar mareha atras ;

respective (ri-sspe/r-tiv) adj respectivo review (ri-i/yuu) n resena /; revista /


respiration (re-ssp6-re/-J6n n respira- )
revise (
ri -vais )
v revisar
tion / revision (ri-w- 3 dn n revision /
)

respite (re-sspait) n dilation f revival (ri-va/-vol n recuperacion /


)

responsibility (ri-sspon-sso-6/-ld-ti )
n revolt (ri -voult) vsublevarse; n rebe-
responsabilidad / lion /, revuelta /
responsible (ri- sspon-sso -bol ) adj res- revolting (ri-vo£y/-ting adj repugnan- )

ponsable te, chocante, repelente


rest (resstn descanso
)
resto v m ;
m ;
revolution (re-vo-/i/t/-Jon n revolu- )

*hacer reposo, descansar cion f


restaurant (re-ssto-roftt) n restauran- revolutionary (re-vo-/ty(y-J6-no-ri adj )

te m revolucionario
adj reposado
restful (ressf-fol )
revolver (ri-vo/-vo n revolver )
m
rest-home (ressr-houm n casa de )
re- revue (ri-i^fv) n revista /
poso reward (ri - u ood) n recompensa /; v
restless (ressMoss )
adj inquieto recompensar
restrain (ri -sstrein) v *contener, *im- rheumatism (ruu- mo-ti-som )
n reuma-
pedir tismo m
restriction (ri-ssf/7*-fon )
n restriccion rhinoceros (rai-A7o-sso-ross n (pi )
— ,

/ -es) rinoceronte m
result (ri -salt) n resultado m ;
conse- rhubarb (ruu- baab n ruibarbo )
m
cuencia /; v resultar rhyme (raim) n rima /
resume (ri-syuum) ^reemprender rhythm (ri-do m n ritmo )
m
resume (re-syu-mei )
n resumen m rib (rib )
n costilla/
retail(r/7-teil v vender al detalle; ~
) ribbon (r/-bon n cinta / )

trade comercio al por menor rice (raiss) n arroz m


retailer (rii- tei-lo n comerciante al)
rich (rich adj rico )

por menor, minorista revende- m ;


riches ( pi riqueza /
r/-chis )

dor m riddle (/7-dol n adivinanza / )

retina (re-ti-no )
n retina / ride (raid )
n paseo m

retired (ri -tai°d) adj jubilado ride (raid )
v *ir en coche montar ;

return (ri v *volver; n regreso


-toon) rider (rai-do )
n jinete m
m - flight vuelo de regreso —
; ;
ridge (rid3 )
n cresta /
journey vuelta /, viaje de regreso ridicule (r/-di-kyuul )
v ridiculizar
reunite (rii-yuu -nait) v reunir ridiculous (ri-£y/-kyu-loss) adj ridiculo
)

riding 280 roundabout

riding (ra/-dingn equitacion / ) roar (roo )


v mugir, rugir ; n rugido
riding-school (/-a/-ding-sskuul n )
pica- retumbo m
dero m roast (rousst v asar, asar en parrilla )

rifle (raZ-fol )
v rifle m rob (rob) v robar
right (rait )
n derecho m ;
adj correc- robber (ro-bo n ladron )
m
to; derecho; justo; all right! jde robbery (ro-bo-ri n robo ) m
acuerdo! * be - *tener razon; - ;
robe (roub n traje largo )

of way prioridad de paso robin (ro bin n petirrojo ) m


righteous (ra/-choss adj justo )
robust (rou -basst) adj robusto
right-hand (/a/f-haend adj derecho )
rock rok n roca /; v mecer
( )

rightly (rait-\\ ac/vjustamente )


rocket ro-kit n cohete
( ) m
rim (rim )
n llanta /; horde m rocky (ro-ki adj rocoso )

ring (ring )
n anillo m ;
circulo m ;
pis- rod (rod) n barra f
ta / roe (rou n huevos de los peces, hueva
)

*
ring (ring) v*sonar; - up llamar /
por telefono roll (roul )
v *rodar; n rollo m ;
pane-
rinse (rinss v enjuagar; n enjuague )
cillo m
m roller-skating (rou-lo-sskei-ting )
n pa-
riot ( ra/-ot )
n motin m tinaje de ruedas
rip (rip) v rasgar Roman Catholic (Aou-mon kae-zo -lik
ripe (raip adj maduro )
catolico
rise (rais n aumento de sueldo, au-
)
romance (rb-maenss) n amorio m
mento m
levantamiento subida ;
m ;
romantic (ro-majn-tik )
adj romantico
/; nacimiento m roof (ruuf )
n techo m ; thatched - te-
*
rise (rais) v levantarse; subir cho de paja
rising (ra/-sing n levantamiento )
m room (ruum )
n habitacion f espacio ;

risk (rissk )
n riesgo m ;
peligro m v ; /27, sitio m ;
- and board pension
arriesgar completa - service servicio de ha- ;

risky (
r/-sski )
adj arriesgado bitacion; - temperature tempera-
rival (
ra/-v6l )
n rival m ; competidor tura ambiente
m ;
vrivalizar roomy ( /m/-mi )
adj espacioso
rivalry (ra/-v6l-ri )
n rivalidad /; com- root (ruut n raiz f )

petencia f rope roup n soga f


(
)

river (r/-vo )
n rio m ;
- bank ribera f rosary rou -so -n n rosario m
(
)

n ribera f
riverside (/v-vo-ssaid )
rose rous n rosa f adj rosa
(
) ;

roach (rouch n (pi -) escarcho m )


rotten (ro-ton )
adj podrido
road (roud n calle camino /77 - )
/*,
x
;
rouge (ruu 3 )
n colorete m
fork n bifurcacion f\ - map mapa rough (raf )
adj aspero
de carreteras - system red de ca- ;
roulette (ruu-/e/) n ruleta f
rreteras; - up camino en obras round (raund adj redondo; prep al- )

roadhouse roud hauss n parador m (


-
)
rededor de, en torno de; n vuelta f ;

roadside roud- ssaid n borde del ca-


( )
- trip Am ida y vuelta
mino roundabout (raun - do baut )
n glorieta
roam (roum v vagabundear )
f
rounded 281 salesman

rounded [raun-did )
adj redondeado Russia ra-\o Rusia /
(

route (ruut n ruta f )


Russian {ra-[or\ adj ruso )

routine {ruu-tiin) n rutina / rust (rasst n herrumbre f


)

row 1 (rou n fila /; v remar


)
rustic (ra-sstik adj rustico )

row 2 (rau n bronca / )


rusty (ra-ssti adj oxidado )

rowdy (rau-6\ adj alborotador )

rowing-boat (rou- ing-bout n bote )


m
royal (roi-o adj real
rub(rab) vfrotar
I
)
S
rubber (ra-bo n caucho goma de )
m ;

borrar; hule ~~ band elastico mMe \


saccharin (ssa?-kb-rin n sacarina / )

m sack (ssaek) n saco m


rubbish (ra-bij )
n basura /; habladu- sacred (sse/-krid ^'sagrado )

ria /, tonteria /; talk - *decir ton- sacrifice (ssa?-kri-faiss )


n sacrificio m ;

terias v sacrificar
rubbish-bin (ra-bij-bin )
n cubo de la sacrilege (ssa?-kri-lid3 n sacrilegio )
m
basura sad (ssaed adj triste afligido, melan-
) ;

ruby {ruu- bi n rub! )


m colico
rucksack rak -ssaek n mochila /
( )
saddle (ssa?-dol )
n silla /
rudder ra-46 n timon
( )
m sadness {ssaed- noss )
n tristeza f
rude (ruud) adj grosero safe adj seguro n caja fuerte,
(sseif ) ;

rug (ragh n alfombrilla f


)
caja de caudales
ruin (ruu-\n )
v arruinar; n ruina / safety {sseif- ti n seguridad / )

ruination (ruu-i-neZ-fon )
n hundimien- safety-belt {sseif-x i-belt n cinturon de )

to m seguridad
rule (ruul n regia /; regimen m, go-
)
safety-pin (sse//-ti-pin n imperdible )

biemo m, dominio m v *gobemar, ;


m
*regir ; as a - generalmente, por re- safety- razor {sseif-x i-rei-so )
n maquina
gia general de afeitar
ruler (ruuAo )
n monarca m ,
gober- sail (sseil )
v navegar n vela / ;

nante m ;
regia f sailing-boat (sse/-l ing-bout) n buque
Rumania (ruu-me/-ni-6 Rumania / )
velero
Rumanian (ruu-me/-ni-on adj rumano )
sailor (sse/-lo n marinero m )

rumour (ruu- mo n rumor m )


saint n santo m
(sseint )

*
run (ran )
v correr ;
- into *encon- salad (ssa?-lod n ensalada / )

trarse con salad-oil (ssa?-lod-oil n aceite de me- )

runaway (ra-no- u ei )
n fugitivo m sa
rung (ran ) y(pp ring) salary (ssa?-lo-ri )
n sueldo m
runway (ran- u e \
)
n pista de aterrizaje sale (sseil )
n venta /; clearance ~ li-
rural (ru°- roladj rural )
quidation /; for ~ de venta; sales
ruse (ruus) n astucia / rebajas fpl
rush raf) v precipitarse n junco
(
;
m saleable (sse/-l6-bol )
adj vendible
rush-hour {raf- au 6 n hora de afluen- )
salesgirl {sseils-ghool n vendedora /
)

cia salesman {sseils- mon n (pi -men)


)
salmon 282 schoolgirl

vendedor m ~ bank caja de ahorros


salmon (ssas-mon )
n (pi ~) salmon m saviour (sse/-vyo )
n Salvador m
salon ssa9-lof*§- n salon
(
)
m savoury (sse/-vo-ri )
adj sabroso; pi-
saloon (ssb- luun n bar in ) ;
cantina cante
fMe saw 1
(ssoo )
v (p see)
salt (ssoolt) n sal / saw 2 (ssoo )
n sierra f
salt-cellar (ssoolt- sse-lo )
n salero m sawdust (ssoo-dasst )
n serrin m
salty (ssool- ti )
adj salado saw-mill (ssoo-mil )
n serreria de ma-
salute (sso-luut) vsaludar deras
salve (ssaav n unguento
)
m #
say (ssei )
v *decir
same (sseim mismo
)
adj scaffolding (ss/ta?-fol-ding )
n andamio
sample (ssaam- pol n muestra / )
m
sanatorium (ssae-no-too-ri-om )
n (pi scale n escala /; escala musi-
(sskeil )

~s, -ria) sanatorio m escama /; scales pi balanza f


cal ;

sand n arena /
(ssaend) scandal (ss/ra9n-dol n escandalo )
m
sandal n sandalia /
(ssa?A7-dol )
Scandinavia (sskaen-di-ne/-vi-6)
sandpaper (ssasnd-pei-po n papel de )
Escandinavia f
lija Scandinavian (sskaen-di-ne/-vi-on adj )

sandwich (ssaen- u id3 n bocadillo )


m ;
escandinavo
emparedado m scapegoat (sskelp-ghout )
n cabeza de
sandy (ssa?A?-di adj arenoso )
turco
sanitary (ssa?-ni-to-ri )
adj sanitario; scar (sskaa ) n cicatriz f
~ towel paiio higienico scarce (sske 6 ss adj escaso )

sapphire (ssa?-fai 6 ) n zafiro m scarcely (sske 6 - ssli adv apenas )

sardine (ssaa-£y//>7) n sardina f scarcity (sske 6 -sso -ti n escasez f )

satchel (ssae-chb\ n cartera f )


scare (sske 6 v asustar; n susto )
m
satellite (ssa?-to-lait ) n satelite m scarf (sskaaf n (pi -s, scarves) bufan-
)

satin (ssa?-tin )
n raso m da f
satisfaction (ssaB-tiss-/ia?/r-{6n )
n satis- scarlet (sstea-lot adj escarlata )

faccion f scary (sske 6 - ri adj alarmante )

satisfy (ssa?-tiss-fai )
v *satisfacer scatter (sskae-xo) vesparcir
Saturday (ssa?-to-di sabado m )
scene (ssiin n escena f )

sauce ssooss n salsa f


( )
scenery (ss//-nd-ri )
n paisaje m
saucepan (ssooss-pon n cacerola f )
scenic (ss/7-nik adj pintoresco )

saucer (ssoo-sso n platillo )


m scent (ssent n perfume )
m
Saudi Arabia (ssau-di-o-reZ-bi-o Ara- )
schedule (fe- dyuul n horario m
)

bia Saudi scheme (sskiim )


n esquema m pro- ;

Saudi Arabian (ssau-di-o-reZ-bi on )


adj yecto m
saudi scholar (ssko-\o )
n erudito m ;
alum-
sauna (ssoo-no n sauna f )
no m
sausage (sso-ssid3 n salchicha f )
scholarship (ss/ro-16-fip n beca f )

savage (ssa?-vid3 adj salvaje )


school (sskuul n escuela f )

save (sseiv v salvar ahorrar


) ;
schoolboy (sskuul-bo\ )
n alumno m
savings (sse/ vings pi ahorros mpl\ )
schoolgirl (ss/n/L//-ghb6l )
n alumna f
schoolmaster 283 sedate

schoolmaster {sskuul- maa-ssto ) n seaman (ss/7-mon )


n (pi -men) marino
maestro m m
schoolteacher (sskuul-tii-cho )
n maes- seamless (ssiim-\oss adj sin costura )

tro m seaport (ss/7-poot ) n puerto de mar


science (ssai-o nss )
n ciencia / search (ssooch) vbuscar; cachear; n
scientific (ssai-on-r/-fik )
adj cientifico busqueda /
scientist (ssaZ-on-tisst )
n cientifico m searchlight (ssddc/7-lait n reflector
)
m
scissors ( ssZ-sos ) pi tijeras fpl seascape (ss/7-sskeip )
n marina /
scold (sskould v rep render; insultar )
sea-shell ( ss/7-fel )
n concha /
scooter (sskuu- to n motoneta /; pa- )
seashore (ss/7-Joo )
n orilla del mar
tin m seasick (ss/7-ssik adj mareado )

score (sskoo n tanteo v marcar


)
m ;
seasickness (ss/7-ssik-noss) n mareo
scorn (sskoon n escamio despre- )
m ,
m
cio m
v despreciar
;
seaside (ss/7-ssaid )
n orilla del mar; ~
Scot sskot n escoces
( )
m resort playa de veraneo
Scotch (sskoch adj escoces scotch ) ;
season (ssii-son n temporada /, esta-
)

tape cinta adhesiva cion /; high ~ apogeo de la tempo-


Scotland (sskot-\ond Escocia / )
rada; low ~ temporada baja; off -
Scottish (ssko-Wl) adj escoces fuera de temporada
scout (sskaut n explorador )
m season-ticket (ssii- son-ti-kit) n taijeta
scrap (sskraep n pedazo )
m de temporada
scrap-book (sskraep- buk n album )
m seat (ssiit n asiento
)
sitio loca- m ;

scrape (sskreip v raspar )


lidad /; sede /
scrap-iron (ss/fra?-pai 6 n n chatarra / )
seat-belt (ss/7f- belt n cinturon de se- )

scratch (sskraech v *hacer raeduras, )


guridad
rascar n raedura /, rasguno
;
m sea-urchin (ss//-66-chin n erizo de )

scream (sskriim v gritar, chillar; n )


mar
grito /77, chillido m sea-water u
(ss//- oo-to n agua de mar )

screen (sskriin )
n mampara /; panta- second (sse-kond num segundo; n )

11a/ segundo m instante ;


m
screw (sskruu )
n tomillo m ;
v atomi- secondary (sse-kon-do-ri adj secun- )

llar dario ;
~ school escuela secundaria
screw-driver (sskruu-drai-vo )
n destor- second-hand (sse-kond-/7a9/7<y) adj de
nillador m segunda mano
scrub (sskrab )
v *fregar n matorral ;
secret (ss/7-krot )
n secreto m ;
adj se-
m creto
sculptor (sskalp- to n escultor )
m secretary (sse-kro-tri )
n secretaria /;
sculpture (sskalp-chd n escultura f )
secretario m
sea (ssii n mar )
m section (ssek-fon )
n seccion /; divi-
sea-bird (ss/V-bodd n ave marina )
sion /, departamento m
sea-coast (ss/7-kousst n litoral ) m secure (ssi-/ryu d )
adj firme v lograr ;

seagull (ss/7-ghal n gaviota / )


security (ss\-kyu°-rd-\\ n seguridad /;)

seal (ssiil n sello )foca f m ;


fianza /
seam (ssiim n costura / )
sedate (ssi -deit) adj sosegado
sedative 284 settle

sedative (sse-do-tiv )
n caiman te m sensational (ssen-sse/ Jo-nol ) adj sen-
seduce (ssi -dyuuss) v *seducir sacional
*see v *ver; comprender, *dar-
(ssii )
sense (ssenss )
n sentido m ;
juicio 772,

se cuenta; ~ to *atender a razon /; v *sentir; - of honour


seed (ssi id) 72 semilla / sentido del honor
*seek (ssiik) v buscar senseless (ssenss- loss adj insensato )

seem (ssiim )
v *parecer sensible (ssen-sso-bo\ adj sensato )

seen(ssiin) v(pp see) sensitive (ssen- ssi-tiv adj sensitivo )

seesaw (ssii - ssoo )


n columpio m sentence (ssen-tonss )
72 frase /; sen-
seize (ssiis) vagarrar tencia /; v sentenciar
seldom (sse/-dom adv pocas veces
)
sentimental (ssen-ti-men-tol )
adj sen-
select (ssi -lekt) v seleccionar, *elegir; timental
adj seleccionado, selecto separate 1 (sse-po-reit) vseparar
selection (ssi-/e/r-Jon n election ) /, se- separate 2 (sse-po-rbt adj separado )

lection / separately (sse-po-rot-li adv por se- )

self-centred (sself-sse/7-tod )
adj ego- parado
centrico September (ssep-rem-bo septiembre )

self-employed (ssel-fim-p/o/d) adj in- septic (ssep-tik adj septico * be- ) ;

dependiente come - infectarse


u
self-evident (ssel-/e-vi-dont )
adj evi- sequel (ss//-k ol )
72 continuacion f
dente sequence u 72 sucesion f
(ssii- k onss) \

self-government (sself-pba-vb-mont )
serie f
n autonomia f serene (ss o-riin) adj sereno; claro
selfish (sse/-fi[ )
adj egoista serial (ssi°-n-d\ )
72novela por entre-
selfishness (sse/-fi|-noss) n egoismo gas
772 series ssi 6 -n\s) n (pi -) serie f
(

self-service (sself-ssdo-viss) n autoser- serious (ssi 6 - ri-oss adj serio )

vicio 722 seriousness (ss/ d -ri-bss-nbss) n serie-


*
sell (ssel )
v vender dad /
semblance (ssem-blonss) n apariencia sermon (ssdb-mbn n sermon )
m
f serum (ss/ d -rom 72 suero )
m
semi- (sse-mi semi- )
servant (ssbo-vbnt 72 criado )
m
semicircle (sse-mi-ssoo-kol )
72 semicir- serve (ssoov v *servir )

culo 722 service (ssbb-viss 77 servicio — )


m ;

semi-colon (sse-nm-/roi/-l6n )
n punto y charge servicio - station pues- m ;

coma to de gasolina
senate (sse-not n senado '
)
m serviette ssoo- vi- et) n servilleta f
(

senator (sse-no-td n senador )


m session (sse-Jon 72 sesion f )

*send (ssend v enviar, mandar; ~~


)
set (sset 72 juego /77, grupo
)
m
back *devolver; - for mandar a *
set (sset v *poner - menu cubier-
) ;

buscar - off despachar


;
to a precio fijo; - out partir
senile (ss/7-nail )
adj senil setting (sse -ting 77 escena f - lotion) ;

sensation (ssen-sse/-Jon )
n sensacion fijador m
/ settle (sse -to I )
varreglar; - down
settlement 285 shop

arraigarse shaving-cream (/e/-ving-kriim )


n cre-
settlement (sse-tol-mont) n acuerdo ma de afeitar
/77, arreglo m, convenio m shaving-soap (/e/-ving-ssoup n jabon )

seven (sse-von num siete )


de afeitar
seventeen (sse-von-r/'/n) num diecisie- shawl (fool 77 chal )
m
te she (fii pron ella
)

seventeenth (sse-von-tiinz) num deci- shed (led 77 cobertizo )


m
moseptimo ’
shed (Jed v derramar esparcir
) ;

seventh (sse-vonz num septimo )


sheep (jiip 77 (pi -) oveja f
)

seventy (sse-vo n-ti num setenta )


sheer (Ji 6 adj absoluto, puro; fino,
)

several (sse-vo-rdl )
adj varios traslucido
severe (ssi- vi° )
adj violento, rigoroso, sheet (Jiit )
77 sabana f; hoja /; chapa
severo f
sew (ssou v coser - up
) ;
*hacer una shelf (felt ) 77 (pi shelves) estante m
sutura shell (jel )
77 concha /; cascara f
sewer ssuu-o n desagiie m
( )
shellfish (/<§/- fif )
n marisco m
sewing-machine (ssou-ing-mo-Jiin n )
shelter (/e/-to )
n refugio m ;
v abrigar
maquina de coser shepherd (/e-pod )
n pastor m
sex (ssekss n sexo m sexualidad f
) ;
shift (Jift) 77 turno m
sexton (ssek- sston n sacristan m )
’shine (lain v *relucir brillar, *res-
) ;

sexual (sse/r-Ju-61 adj sexual )


plandecer
sexuality (ssek-Ju-a?-lo-ti n sexuali- )
ship (lip 77 buque
)
v transportar; m ;

dad f shipping line linea de navegacion


shade (Jeid n sombra /; tono
) m shipowner (//-pou-no n armador )
m
shadow (/a?-dou n sombra f )
shipyard (/ip- yaad n astillero
)
m
shady (/e/-di adj sombreado )
shirt (foot) 77 camisa /
’shake (Jeik) v sacudir shiver (//-vo )
v *temblar, tiritar; n es-
shaky (/e/-ki adj vacilante )
Calofrio 777

shall Jael v *tener que
( )
shivery (//'-vo- ri )
adj estremecido
shallow (fae lou adj poco profundo
-
) shock (lok 77 choque m v chocar
) ; ;
-
shame (feim n vergiienza /; deshon- )
absorber amortiguador m
ra /; shame! jque vergiienza! shocking (/o- king adj chocante )

shampoo (faem -puu) n champu m shoe (luu 77 zapato m gym shoes


) ;

shamrock (faem- rok n trebol )


m sandalias de gimnasia;- polish be-
shape {eip n forma /; v formar
( ) tun 777 grasa fMe
;

share (Je° vcompartir; n parte /;


) shoe-lace (fuu- leiss n cordon )
m
accion / shoemaker (fuu- mei-ko n zapatero )
m
shark (Jaak n tiburon )
m shoe-shop (fuu-\ op n zapateria f )

sharp (Jaap adj afilado )


shook (luk) v(p shake)
sharpen (faa- pon v afilar )
’shoot (fuut v tirar )

shave ([eiv v rasurarse, afeitarse


)
shop (lop 77 tienda /; v *ir de com-
)

shaver (/e/-vo n maquina de afeitar )


pras; - assistant dependiente m\
shaving-brush (/e/-ving-braj) 77 brocha shopping bag saco de compras;
de afeitar shopping centre centro comercial
; )

shopkeeper 286 simple

shopkeeper (/op-kii-po )
n tendero m Siam ssa\-aem Siam m
(

shop-window (Jop-"/>7-dou n escapa-


)
Siamese (ssai-o -miis) adj siames
rate m sick (ssik adj enfermo que tiene
) ;

shore (Joo )
n ribera /, oriDa / nauseas
short (foot )
adj corto bajo ; ;
~ circuit sickness {ssik- noss n enfermedad /; )

cortocircuito m nausea /
shortage (/oo-tid 3 n carencia /, esca- )
side (ssaid n lado partido)
m ;
m ;

sez / one-sided adj unilateral


shortcoming {foot- ka-ming n defi- )
sideburns (ssaid -boons pi patillas fpl )

ciencia / sidelight (ssa/cMait )


n luz lateral
shorten [Joo- ton v acortar )
n calle lateral
side-street {ssaid- sstriit )

shorthand {foot- haend n taquigrafia f )


sidewalk {ssaid- u ook nAm acera f )

u
shortly {foot- adv pronto, proxima- li
)
sideways {ssaid- e is adv lateralmen- )

mente te
shorts (
Jootss )
pi pantalones cortos siege (ssiid 3 )
n sitio m
plAm calzoncillos mpl sieve (ssiv )
n tamiz m ;
v tamizar
short-sighted (foot-ssa/-tid adj miope )
sift (ssift )
v tamizar
shot (Jot n disparo )
inyeccion /; m ;
sight (ssait )
n vista /; aspecto m ; cu-
secuencia / riosidad f
‘should (jud ) v *tener que sign n signo m, senal /; gesto
(ssarn )

shoulder {foul- do n hombro )


m sena /; v suscribir, firmar
772,

shout (Jaut v gritar n grito ) ;


m signal (ss/p/?-n6l ) n senal /; v *hacer
shovel (/a -vo n pala f I )
seiiales
show (fou )
n representation /, espec- signature ssigh-no-cbo ( )
n firma /
taculo mexposition /
;
significant (ssigh-/7/-fi-kont )
adj signi-
*
show (fou) v *mostrar; ensenar; ficative
*demostrar signpost (ssain- pousst )
n poste de in-
show-case (/oo-keiss n vitrina / )
dicador
shower (Jau 5 n ducha /; aguacero m )
silence (ssai-\onss )
n silencio m ;
v
showroom {fou-r uum n salon de de- )
acallar
mostraciones silencer (ssa/-l6n-ss6 )
n silenciador m
shriek (friik v chillar )
n chillido ;
m silent (ssa/-lont) at^ callado; *be -
shrimp (frimp )
n camaron m callarse
shrine ([rain n santuario )
m silk (ssilk )
77 seda f
* shrink
(Jringk vencogerse )
silken (ss//-kon adj sedoso
)

shrinkproof (fringk- pruuf adj no en- )


silly (ss/-li )
adj necio, bobo
coge silver (ss//-vo )
n plata f de plata ;

shrub (frab n arbusto )


m silversmith (ss//-vo- ssmiz n platero )
m
shudder (/a do n estremecimiento )
m silverware (ss//-vo- u e 6 n plata labra- )

shuffle (/a-fol v barajar )


da
*shut (fat) v *cerrar; - in *encerrar similar (ss/-mi-lb )
adj similar
shutter (/a-to n persiana f )
similarity (ssi-mi-/a?-ro-ti )
n semejanza
shy (fai adj esquivo, timido
)
f
shyness (/a/-ndss n timidez f )
simple {ssim- pol )
adj ingenuo, sim-
simply 287 sleep

pie ; ordinario skating (sskei-wng n patinaje )


m
simply (ss/m-pli adv simplemente )
skating-rink (ss/re/-ting-ringk n pista )

simulate (ss/-myu-leit vsimular )


de patinaje
simultaneous (ssi-mdl-te/-ni-6ss) adj skeleton (sske- li-ton n esqueleto )
m
simultaneo sketch (sskech n dibujo m, bosquejo )

sin (ssin n pecado


)
m m v dibujar, bosquejar
;

since (ssinss prep desde adv desde )


; sketch-book (sskech-buk n cuaderno )

entonces conj desde que puesto


;
;
de diseno
1
que ski (sskii Kesquiar )

sincere (ssm-ss/ d adj sincero )


ski 2 n (pi
(sskii -s) esqui
)
— m :

sinew (ss/-nyuu n tendon )


m boots botas de esqui - pants pan- ;

*sing (ssing v cantar )


talones de esqui - sticks bastones ;

singer (ssmg-o n cantante canta- )


m ;
de esqui
dora / skid (sskid )
v patinar
single (ssing-ghol adj solo; soltero )
skier (
n esquiador m
sskii-6 )

singular (ssing-ghyu-lo n singular )


m ; skiing n esqui m
(sskii- ing )

adj singular ski-jump (sskii -6^amg n salto de )


es-
sinister (ss/ m-ssto ) adj siniestro qui
sink (ssingk )
n pileta f skilful (
sskil-io\ )
adj habil, diestro
'sink (ssmgk) vhundirse ski-lift (
sskii -UH n telesilla )
m
sip(ssip) n sorbo /77 skill (sskii )
n habilidad /
siphon (ssa/-fon )
n sifon m skilled (sskild )
adj habil; especializa-
sir (ssoo )
senor m do
siren (ssa/^-rdn )
n sirena f skin (sskin n piel /; cascara
) /; -
sister (ssi- ssto )
n hermana f cream crema para la piel
sister-in-law (ssi- ssto-rin-loo )
n (pi sis- skip (sskip )
v saltar; brincar
ters-) cunada f skirt (sskoot) n falda f
*
v *estar sentado
sit (ssit ) ;
- down skull (sskal )
n craneo m
*sentarse sky (sskai n cielo aire
)
m ;
m
site (ssait) n sitio m skyscraper (ssfo/-sskrei-pd n rasca- )

sitting-room (ss/-ting-ruum )
n sala de cielos m
estar slack (sslaek adj lento )

situated (ss/-chu-ei-tid adj situado )


slacks (sslaekss pi pantalones mpl )

situation (ssi-chu-e/-J6n n situacion )


slam (sslaem v *dar un portazo )

/; ubicacion f slander (sslaan- do n calumnia f )

six (ssikss) num seis slant (sslaant v inclinarse )

sixteen (ssikss- tiin) num dieciseis slanting (sslaan- ting adj oblicuo, )

sixteenth (ssikss-r//nz) num decimo- pendiente, inclinado


sexto slap (sslaep v pegar; n bofetada f)

sixth (ssikssz )
num sexto slate n pizarra /
(ssleit )

sixty (ssikss- ti )num sesenta slave n esclavo m


(ssleiv )

size (ssais )
n tamano numero m ;
sledge (ssled 3 n trineo m )

dimension /; formato m sleep (sslnp n sueno m )

skate (sskeit )
v patinar; n patin m *
sleep (sslup) K*dormir
;

sleeping-bag 288 sober

sleeping-bag (ss///-ping-baegh n saco ) gente, listo


de dormir smell (ssmel n olor )
m
sleeping-car (ss///-ping-kaa n coche )
*
smell (ssmel v*oler; *heder )

cama smelly (ssme-\\ adj hediondo )

sleeping-pill (ss///-ping-pil )
n somnife- smile (ssmail v sonreir; n sonrisa f
)

ro m smith (ssmiz )
n herrero m
sleepless {ssliip- loss adj desvelado
)
smoke (ssmouk v fumar n humo ) ;
m ;

sleepy (ss//7-pi )
adj sonoliento no smoking prohibido fumar
sleeve (ssliiv )
n manga /; funda f smoker (ssmou- ko n fumador ) m ;

sleigh (sslei )
n trineo m compartimento para fumadores
slender (sslen-do )
adj esbelto smoking-compartment (ssmou- king-
slice (sslaiss )
n tajada / kom-paat-mont) n compartimento
slide (sslaid )
n desliz m tobogan ;
m ;
para fumadores
diapositiva f smoking-room (ssmou-king-ruum n )

*
v deslizarse
slide (sslaid )
sala para fumar
slight (sslait adj ligero leve ) ;
smooth (ssmuud adj )
llano, liso; dul-
slim (sslim adj esbelto; v adelgazar
)
ce
slip (sslip v deslizarse, resbalar; n
)
smuggle (ssma-ghol) v contrabandear
desliz m
combination /; fondo
;
snack (ssnaek )
n tentempie m
mMe snack-bar (ssnaek- baa n cafeteria f )

slipper (ss//-po )
n zapatilla f snail (ssneil )
n caracol m
slippery (ss//-po-ri )
adj resbaladizo snake (ssneik n culebra f )

slogan (ss/ou- ghon )


n lema m, slogan snapshot (ssnaep-\ ot n instant&nea f )

m sneakers (ssnii- kos pIAm zapatos de )

slope (ssloup n pendiente /; v incli- )


gimnasia
narse sneeze (ssniis )
v estornudar
sloping (ss/oty-ping adj inclinado )
sniper (ssnai-po n francotirador )
m
sloppy (sslo- pi adj chapucero )
snooty (ssnuu-i\ adj arrogante )

slot (sslot) n ranura f snore (ssnoo v roncar )

slot-machine (ss/or-mo-fiin n maqui- )


snorkel (ssnoo-kol n esndrquel )
m
na tragamonedas snout (ssnaut n hocico )
m
slovenly adj descuidado
(ss/a-von-li )
snow (ssnou n nieve /; v *nevar
)

slow adj lerdo, lento; - down


(sslou )
snowstorm (ssnou- sstoom n nevasca )

desacelerar, *ir mas despacio; fre- f


nar snowy (ssnou- adj nevoso i
)

sluice (ssluuss n compuerta f )


so (ssou )
conj por tan to adv ;
asi ; a
slum (sslam n barrio bajo )
tal grado, tan ; and - on etcetera
slump (sslamp n baja / )
- far hasta ahora; - that as! que, a
slush (sslaj n aguanieve f )
fin de
sly adj astuto
(sslai )
soak ssouk v empapar, remojar
(
)

smack v pegar n bofetada f


(ssmaek ) ;
soap (ssoup n jabon m - powder
) ;

small (ssmool adj pequeno; menudo )


jabon en polvo
smallpox ssmoo/ pokss n viruelas fpl
(
)
sober (ssou- bo )
adj sobrio pondera- ;

smart (ssmaat adj elegante; inteli- )


do
so-called 289 south-east

so-called (ssou -koold) adj asi llamado somebody pron alguien


(ssam-bo-di )

soccer (sso-ko )
n futbol m :
~~ team somehow (ssam-hau adv de un modo )

equipo m u otro
social (ssou-fol )
adj social someone u
(ssa/?7- an pron alguien )

socialism (ssou-fo-li-som )
n socialis- something (ssam-zing pron algo )

mo m sometimes (ssam-taims adv a veces )

socialist (ssou-Jo-lisst )
adj socialista; somewhat (ssam- u ot adv algo )

n socialista m somewhere ssam-"e 6 adv en alguna ( )

society (sso- ssai -6 -i\ n sociedad ) /; parte


asociacion /; compania / son (ssan n hijo m)

sock (ssok n calcetin )


m song (ssong n cancion f )

socket sso-kit n casquillo


(
)
m ; soquet son-in-law (ssa-nin-loo n )
(pi sons-)
mMe yemo m
u
soda-water (ssou-d6- oo-to )
n agua soon (ssuun )
adv rapidamente, pron-
de soda, soda / to, en breve as ;
- as tan pronto co-
sofa (ssou-id )
n sofa m mo
soft (ssoft ) adj blando; ~ drink bebi- sooner (ssuu-no adv mas bien )

da no alcoholica sore (ssoo adj doloroso n llaga /;


) ;

soften (sso- ton )


v ablandar ulcera /; - throat dolor de gargan-
soil (ssoil )
n suelo m ; tierra f ta
soiled (ssoild )
adj manchado sorrow (sso-rou )
n tristeza /, sufri-
sold (ssould )
v (p, pp sell); - out ago- miento m, pena /
tado sorry (sso-ri adj apenado; sorry! )

solder (ssol-do v *soldar ) i


dispense usted!, jdisculpe!, jper-
soldering-iron (sso/-do-ring-ai 6 n )
n don!
soldador m sort ssoot( )
v clasificar, *disponer; n
soldier [ssoul-dio )
n militar m, solda- clase /; all sorts of toda clase de
do m soul (ssoul )
/7 alma f
*
sole 1 ssou
(
l )
adj unico sound sonido 777 v so-
(ssaund )
77 ;

sole 2 ssou
(
l )
n suela /; lenguado m nar, *resonaradj bueno ;

solely (ssot//-li )
adv exclusivamente soundproof (ssaund-pruui adj insono- )

solemn (sso- lom )


adj solemne rizado
solicitor (sso-//-ssi-t6) n procurador soup (SSUUp) 77 sopa f
/77, abogado m soup-plate (ssuup-pleit n plato para )

solid (sso-lid ) adj robusto, solido; sopa


macizo n solido ;
m soup-spoon (ssuup- sspuun n cuchara )

soluble (sso-lyu-bol adj soluble )


f
solution (sso-luu-\6n n solucion f )
sour (ssau 6 adj agrio )

solve (ssolv) v * resolver source (ssooss n fuente / )

sombre (ssom- bo adj sombrio )


south (ssauz 77 sur 777 South Pole ) ;

some (ssam )
adj algunos, unos pron ;
polo sur
algunos, unos ;
un poco ;
- day uno South Africa (ssauz a?-fri-ko )
Africa
u otro dia - more algo ;
mas ~ ;
del Sur
time alguna vez south-east ( ssauz- iisst) n sudeste m
southerly 290 spit

southerly (ssa-do- li
)
adj meridional specific (sspo-s5/-fik )
adj especifico
southern {ssa-don adj meridional )
specimen (sspe-ssi-mon )
n especimen
south-west (ssauz- u esst) n sudoeste m
m speck (sspek n mancha f )

souvenir (sst/iy-vo-ni 6 n recuerdo )


m spectacle (sspeh - to-kol n espectaculo
x
)

sovereign (ssoi/-rin n soberano m )


mspectacles>abteojos mpl
;

‘sow (ssou v *sembrar ) spectator sspek- tei-\o n espectador


(
)

soy (ssoi) n soja f ni


spa (sspaa n balneario
)
m speculate (sspe-kyu-leit )
v especular
space (sspeiss n espacio distancia
)
m ;
speech (sspiich )
n habla f discurso ;

/; vespaciar m ;
lenguaje m
spacious (sspe/-foss adj espacioso )
speechless {sspnch oss adj atonito -\
)

spade (sspeid n azada /, pala / )


speed (sspiid )
n velocidad /; rapidez
Spain (sspein Espana / ) /, prisa f cruising ;
- velocidad de
Spaniard (sspa?-nydd n espaiiol )
m *
cruce; - limit limite de velocidad
Spanish (sspa?-ni[ adj espanol )
speed (sspiid v *dar prisa correr ) ;

spanking (sspaeng- king n zurra / )


demasiado
spanner (sspa?-no n Have inglesa )
speeding (ssp//-ding n exceso de ve- )

spare (sspe 6 adj de reserva, disponi-


)
locidad
ble v pasarse sin - part pieza de
; ;
speedometer (sspn-cfo-mi-to )
n veloci-
repuesto - room cuarto para hues-
;
metro m
pedes; - time tiempo libre; - tyre spell (sspel
*
)
n encanto m
neumatico de repuesto - wheel ;
spell (sspel )
vdeletrear
rueda de repuesto spelling (sspe-ling n deletreo m )

sparing (sspe 0 - ing) adje scaso; ‘spend (sspend v gastar; pasar )

sphere (ssfi 6 n esfera f


economico )

spark (sspaak n chispa f )


spice (sspaiss n especia f )

sparking-plug (sspaa-king-plagh n )
spiced (sspaisst adj condimentado )

bujia f spicy (sspai-sst adj picante )

sparkling (sspaa-kling )
adj centellean- spider (sspai -do n arana f spider's ) ;

te;espumante web telarana f


sparrow (sspae-rou n gorrion )
m ‘spill (sspil )
v *verter
‘speak (sspiik v hablar )
‘spin (sspin )
v hilar; *hacergirar
spear(sspi 6 n lanza f )
spinach (ssp/-nid3 n espinacas fpl )

special (sspe-Jol adj especial ) ;


- de- spine (sspam n espinazo )
m
livery por expreso spinster (sspm-ssto n solterona f )

specialist [sspe-\o- lisst )


n espedalista spire (sspai 6 n aguja f )

m spirit ( ssp/ -rit )


n espiritu m ;
humor
speciality (sspe-fi-a?-lo-ti )
n especiali- m ;
spirits bebidas espirituosas;
dad / moral f ;
- stove calentador de al-

specialize {sspe- /o-lais )


v especializar- cohol
se spiritual (ssp/ ri-chu ol )
adj espiritual
specially (sspe-Jo-li )
adv en particular spit (sspit )
n esputo m ,
saliva f espc- ;

species ( ssp//-fiis )
n (pi especie f ton m
spit 291 state

* u 6
spit (sspit )
v escupir square (ssk e adj cuadrado; n cua- )

in spite of (in sspait ov )


a pesar de drado plaza f m ;

spiteful (sspa/Mol adj malevolo )


squash (ssk oJ n zumo
u
)
m
splash (ssplaej v salpicar )
squirrel (ss/r^-rdl n ardilla / )

splendid (ssplen- did adj magnifico, )


squirt (ssk odt u
)
n chisguete m
esplendido stable (sste/-bol )
adj estable; n esta-
splendour (ssplen-tio n esplendor )
m blo m
splint (ssplint ) n tablilla / stack (sstaek )
n monton m
splinter (ssplin- to )
n astilla / stadium (ssfe/-di-om n estadio )
m
'split (ssplit )
v *hender staff sstaaf (n personal m )

stage (ssteid3 n escenario m fase /;


*
spoil (sspoil )
v echar a perder ;
mi- ) ;

mar etapa /
spoke (sspouk v (p speak)
1
)
stain (sstein v manchar; n mancha )

spoke 2 (sspouk n radio m ) /; stained glass vidrio de color; ~


sponge (sspand3 n esponja / )
remover quitamanchas m
spook (sspuuk n fantasma m )
stainless (ssteinAoss) adj inmacula-
spool (sspuul n bobina / )
do ;
~ steel acero inoxidable
spoon (sspuun n cuchara f )
staircase (sste°- keiss n escalera / )

spoonful sspuun-iu\ n cucharada /


( )
stairs (sste°s )
pi escalera /
sport sspoot n deporte m
( )
stale (ssteil )
adj viejo
sports-car sspoorss-kaa n coche de
( )
stall (sstool )
n puesto m ;
butaca /
carreras stamina (sstae- mi -no )
n vigor m
sports-jacket {sspootss-d^as-Ww) n cha- stamp (sstaemp )
n sello m ;
v sellar;
queta de deporte patear ;
n estampilla fMe ;
- ma-
sportsman sspoorss-mon n (
)
(pi -men) chine maquina expendedora de se-
deportista m llos
sportswear (sspootss-°e 6 n conjunto )
stand (sstaend n puesto tribuna / )
m ;

de deporte 'stand (sstaend v *estar de pie )

spot sspot d mancha /; lugar


( )
standard sstaen-606 n norma /; nor-
( )

puesto m mal - of living nivel de vida


;

spotless (sspoMoss adj inmaculado )


stanza (sstaen- so n estrofa f )

spotlight (sspof-lait n proyector )


m staple (sstei- pol n grapa / )

spotted sspo-tid ) adj moteado


( star (sstaa n estrella / )

spout (sspaut n chorro )


m starboard (ssraa-bod n estribor )
m
sprain (ssprern v *torcerse; n torce- )
starch (sstaach n almidon v almi- ) m ;

dura f donar
'
spread (sspred v ^extender )
stare (sste 5 )
v mirar
spring (sspring n primavera /; mue- )
starling (ssfaa-ling )
n estomino m
lle mmanantial ;
m start (sstaat v *empezar; n comienzo )

springtime (ssprmg- taim n primavera )


m starter motor arranque
; m
f starting-point (sstaa -ting -point) n
sprouts (ssprautss pi col de Bruselas )
punto de partida
spy (sspai n espia )
m state (ssteit n Estado estado
)
m ;
m ;

squadron (ss/r^o-dron n escuadrilla f )


vdeclarar; the States Estados Uni-
;

statement 292 stop

dos tra f
statement (ssteit- mont) n declaracion sterile (sste- rail ) adj esteril
/ sterilize (ssre-ri-lais )
v esterilizar
statesman (ssteitss- mon n (pi -men) )
steward (sstyuu-od n camarero m )

estadista m stewardess (sstyuu-o- dess n azafata )

station (ssfe/-fon )
n estacion /; pues- /
to m stick (sstik n palo m )

stationary (ssfe/-/6-no-ri adj estacio- )


‘stick (sstik) vpegar
nario sticky adj pegajoso
(ssti-W\ )

stationer's (sstei-jo-nds n papeleria f )


stiff (sstif adj tieso )

stationery (sste/-f6-n6-ri n papeleria )


still (sstii adv todavia; sin embargo;
)

/ adj quieto
station-master (ss?e/-fdn-maa-sst6 ) n stillness (ssf//-ndss )
n silencio m
jefe de estacion stimulant (ssr/-myu-l6nt )
n estimulan-
statistics (ssto-r/-sstikss pi estadistica )
te m
/ stimulate (ssr/-myu-leit )
v estimular
statue (sstas-chuu n estatua / )
sting (ssting )
n picadura f
stay (sstei v quedarse hospedarse
) ;
‘sting (sstmg) vpicar
n estancia f stingy [sstin-dy adj mezquino )

steadfast [ssted- faasst adj constante )


‘stink (sstingk v apestar )

steady (ssfe-di adj firme )


stipulate (
ssti -pyu-leit )
v estipular
steak sstei k n biftec
( )
m stipulation ( ssti -pyu-/e/ -Jon )
n estipu-
‘steal (sstiil vhurtar )
lacion f
steam (sstiim n vapor )
m stir(sstoo) v*mover; *revolver
steamer {sstii- mb n vapor )
m stirrup n estribo m
(ssr/-r op )

steel (sstiil n acero


)
m stitch (sstich n punto m, punzada f
) \

steep (sstiip adj abrupto


)
sutura f
steeple (ssf/7-pdl n campanario )
m stock (sstok n existencias fpl v *te-
) \

steering-column (ssti° -rmg-ko-lom ) n ner en existencia; ~ exchange bol-


columna del volante sa de valores, bolsa /; - market
steering-wheel (ssf/ d -ring- u iil )
n vo- bolsa f stocks and shares accio-
;

lante m nes fpl


steersman (ssf/ d s-m6n n (pi -men) ti- )
stocking n media f
(ssro-king )

monel m stole 1 (sstoul v(p steal) )

stem (sstem n tallo m )


stole 2 (sstoul n estola f )

stenographer (sste-no-ghro-fo n ta- )


stomach (ssra-mok n estomago m )

quigrafo m stomach-ache (ssra-mo-keik n dolor )

step (sstep )
n paso m ;
peldano m ;
v de estomago
pisar stone (sstoun n piedra /*; piedra pre- )

stepchild (ssrep-chaild )
n (pi ciosa hueso m de piedra pumice
; ; ;

-children) hij astro m - piedra pomez


stepfather (ssfep-faa-dd )
n padrastro stood (sstud v (p, pp stand) )

m stop (sstop v cesar; dejar de


) ; n para-
stepmother (ssfep-ma do ) n madras- da /; stop! jalto!
stopper 293 substantial

stopper (ssfo-po )
n tapon m striking (ssrra/ king )
adj impresionan-
storage (sstoo- rid3 n almacenaje m )
te, notable, vistoso
store (sstoo ) n repuesto m almacen ; string (sstring cuerda / )
n cordel m ;

m v almacenar
;
strip (sstrip / )
77 faja
store-house (sstoo- hauss) n almacen stripe (sstraip) n raya f
m striped (sstraipt adj rayado )

storey (ssfoo-ri n piso )


m stroke (sstrouk 77 ataque )
m
m
|

I
stork (sstook n cigiiena / )
stroll (sstroul v pasear; 11 paseo )

I storm (sstoom n tormenta / )


strong (sstrong adj fuerte )

stormy (ssroo-mi adj tempestuoso )


stronghold (sstrong- hould 77 plaza )

! story (ssfoo-ri n cuento ) m fuerte


I
stout sstaut adj gordo, corpulento
( )
structure (sstrak- cho )
77 estructura f
stove sstouv n estufa /; cocina f
( )
struggle (sstra-gbo\ )
77 combate 777, lu-
straight (sstreit adj derecho hones- ) ;
cha /; v luchar
to; adv directamente - ahead to- ;
stub (sstab 77 talon )
m
do seguido - away directamente,
;
stubborn (ssra-bon adj testarudo )

en seguida - on todo seguido


;
student (ssfyuu-dont 77 estudiante )
m ;

I
strain (sstrein )
n esfuerzo m ;
tension estudiante /
/; v *forzar; filtrar study (ssta- di v estudiar; 77 estudio )

strainer (ssfre/-no )
n escurridor m 777 despacho
; m
strange (sstreind3 adj extrano raro ) ;
stuff (sstaf )
77 substancia /; cachiva-
stranger (sstrein-dzo n extranjero )
w ;
che 777

forastero m stuffed (sstaft )


adj rellenado
strangle (sstraeng-gbo\ vestrangular )
stuffing (sste-fing )
77 relleno m
strap (sstraep n correa / )
stuffy adj sofocante
(ssra-fi )

straw (sstroo n paja / )


stumble (sstam - bol v *tropezarse )

strawberry (ssfroo-bo-ri n fresa f )


stung (sstang v (p, pp sting) )

stream (sstriim n arroyo corrien- )


m ;
stupid sstyuu-p\d adj estupido
( )

te /; v *fluir style (sstail )


77 estilo m
street (sstriit) n calle / 1
subject (ssab-dykx 77 sujeto m ; sub-
streetcar (ssrr//r-kaa )
nAm tranvia m dito 777 - to sujeto a ;

street-organ (sstrii- too-ghon )


n orga- subject 2 (ssob -djekt) vsometer
nillo 777 submit (ssob-m/r) vsometerse
strength (sstrengz )
n fuerza /, vigor subordinate (sso- boo -di-not adj su- )

777 baltemo; subordinado


stress sstress ( )
n esfuerzo m ;
enfasis subscriber (ssob- sskrai -bo) 77 abonado
777; vacentuar 777

stretch (sstrech) vestirar; n trecho m subscription (ssob- sskrip-\on ) 77 sus-


strict (sstrikt adj estricto severo
) ;
cripcion f
u
1

strife (sstraif 77 lucha / )


subsequent (ssab- ssi-k ont )
adj poste-
strike (sstraik n huelga f )
rior
'strike (sstraik) vgolpear; atacar; subsidy (ssab-ss\-d\ 77 subsidio )
m
impresionar *estar en huelga ;
substance (ssab- sstonss) 77 sustancia /
arriar substantial (ssob-sstaen-\ 6 adj mate- \
)
substitute 294 supplement

rial ;
real ;
sustancial summer (ssa-mo n )
verano m ;

substitute (ssab- ssti-tyuut )


v *susti- time horario de verano
tuir ;
n sustituto m summit (ssa-mit n cima f )

subtitle (ssab-tai-tol )
n subtltulo m summons (ssa-mons n )
(pi -es) cita-
subtle (ssa-tol adj sutil )
cion /
subtract (ssob -traekt) v restar sun (ssan n sol m )

suburb (ssa-boob n suburbio m ) sunbathe (ssan-be\6 v tomar el sol )

suburban (sso-tod-bbn adj suburba- )


sunburn (ssan -boon n quemadura del )

no sol
subway (ssab-°e nAm metro i
)
m Sunday (ssan -6 i
)
domingo m
succeed (ssok -ssiid) v *tener exito; sun-glasses (ssan-ghlaa-ssis) pi gafas
suceder de sol
success (ssok -ssess) n exito m sunlight (ssan-\aw n luz del sol )

successful (ssok-ssess-fol )
adj de exito sunny (ssa-ni adj soleado )

succumb (sso -kam) vsucumbir sunrise (ssan- rais n amanecer )


m
such (ssach )
adj tal ;
adv tan ;
~~ as sunset (ssan- sset ) n ocaso m
tal como sunshade (ssan-feid n quitasol m )

suck (ssak )
vchupar sunshine (ssan-Jain n so\ m )

sudden (ssa-don )
adj subito sunstroke (ssan- sstrouk n insolacion )

suddenly (ssa-don-li adv repentina- )


/
mente suntan oil ssan -taen- oil aceite bron-
( )

suede (ss u eid n gamuza f )


ceador
suffer (ssa-fo) vsufrir superb (ssu -poob) adj grandioso, so-
suffering (ssa-fo-ring )
n sufrimiento berbio
m superficial (ssuu-pd-^/-J6l )
adj superfi-
suffice (sso- faiss) vbastar cial
sufficient (sso- //-font) adj suficiente, superfluous (ssu-pdd-flu-oss) adj su-
bastante perfluo
suffrage (ssa-U\6z )
n derecho electo- superior (ssu-p/ d -ri-o adj mejor, )

ral, sufragio m mayor, superior


sugar (fu-gho n azucar m/f )
superlative (ssu-pdd-16-tiv) adj super-
suggest (sso -djesst) v *sugerir lativo n superiativo m
;

suggestion (sso-djess-chdn n suges- )


supermarket (ss^-po-maa-kit) n su-
tion / permercado m
suicide (ssuu-\-ssa\d n suicidio )
m superstition (ssuu-pb-ssf/-fdn n su- )

suit (ssuut v *convenir; adaptar; *ir


)
,
persticion f
bien n traje
;
m supervise (sstw-po-vais v supervisar )

suitable [ssuu- to-bol )


adj apropiado, supervision (ssuu-pd-w- 3 dn n super- )

apto vision f
suitcase n maleta f
(ssL/t/f-keiss )
supervisor ssuu -po-\ja\ -so n supervi-
( )

suite n apartamento m
(ss u iit )
sor 777

sum (ssam n suma f )


supper (ssa-po n cena f )

summary (ssa-mo-ri n resumen m, )


supple (ssa-pol adj flexible, &gil )

sumario m supplement ssa -pi -mont n suple-


(
i
)
supply 295 swindler

mento m rantes mpl suspender ; belt portali-


supply n abastecimiento
(sso -plai) m ,
gas m
suministro m
existences fpl ofer-
; ;
suspension (sso- sspen-\on n suspen- )

ta /; v suministrar sion /; -
bridge puente colgante
support (sso -poot) vapoyar, *soste- suspicion sso- sspi -fon n sospecha /;
( )

ner, soportar ; n apoyo m - hose ;


suspicacia /, desconfianza f
medias elasticas suspicious sso -ssp/ -Joss adj sospe-
(
)

supporter (sso- poo-to n aficionado )


choso suspicaz, desconfiado
;

m sustain (sso -sstein) v soportar


suppose (sso- pous) v *suponer; sup- Swahili (ss u 6-/?//-!i n suahili )
m
posing that dado que swallow (ss u o- lou v tragar; n golon- )

suppository (sso-po-si-td-ri ) n suposi- drina f


torio m swam (ss u aem v (p swim) )

suppress (sso -press) yreprimir swamp (ss u omp n marisma f )

surcharge (ssoo-chaad3 n sobretasa / )


swan (ss on n u
)
cisne m
sure (Ju 6 adj seguro
)
swap (ss u op v )
*trocar
# u 5
surely (fu°- adv seguramente
li
)
swear (ss e vjurar )

surface (ssoo-fiss n superficie / )


sweat (ss u et n sudor m v sudar ) ;

surf- board (ssooY-bood n tabla para )


sweater (ss e- to n sueter m
u
)

surf Swede (ss u iid n sueco m )

surgeon (ssdo-d3on n cirujano )


m ;
Sweden (ss u ii-6on Suecia / )

veterinary - veterinario m Swedish (ss^/V-dif adj sueco


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)

surgery (ssod -636-0 n operation /; )


sweep (ss u iip v barrer )

consultorio m sweet (ss u iit


adj dulce; lindo n ca-
) ;

surname (ssdo-neim )
n apellido m ramelo dulce m ;
m
surplus (ssdd-ploss n sobra f M
sweeten (ss /7-ton v endulzar
) )

surprise (sso -prais) n sorpresa /; v sweetheart (ss u //'r-haat )


n amor /n,
sorprender extranar ; querida /
surrender (sso-ren-60 v *rendirse n ) ;
sweetshop (ss^/'/Y-Jop )
n confiteria /
rendicion / swell (ss u el adj magnifico)
*
surround (sso-raund) v rodear, cercar swell (ss u el v hincharse )

surrounding (sso- raun-6\ng adj cir- )


swelling (ss^e-ling )
n hinchazon /
cundante swift u
(ss adj veloz
ift )

surroundings (sso-raun-6\ngs pi )
alre- *swim (ss u im v^nadar )

dedores mpl swimmer (ss u i- mo n nadador m )

survey (ssdo-vei n resumen )


m swimming (ss u i- ming n natacion ) /;
survival (ss6-vai-v6\ )
n supervivencia - pool piscina f
f swimming-trunks (ss t/
/-ming-trangkss )

survive (sso- vaiv) vsobrevivir n calzon de bano


suspect (sso-sspekt) Ksospechar (ss u im- ssuut n
1
swim-suit )
traje de ba-
suspect 2 (ssa- sspekt n persona sospe- )
no
chosa swindle (ss u in-6o\ v estafar; n estafa )

suspend sso-sspend v suspender


( )
f
suspenders (sso-sspen-dos plAm ti- )
swindler (ss u in-6\o n estafador )
m
- ;

swing 296 tarpaulin

swing (ss u ing n columpio m ) tablet ( fa?-blit )


n pastilla f
*
swing (ss u ing v oscilar; columpiar- )
taboo (to -buu) n tabu m
se tactics (
task- tikss )
pi tactica /
Swiss (ss u iss )
adj suizo tag (taegh) n etiqueta f
u
switch (ss ich n interruptor v )
m ;
tail (tei I )
n cola f
cambiar — off apagar ~~ on *en-
; ;
tail-light ( re//-lait )
n farol trasero
cender tailor (re/-lo) n sastre m
switchboard (ss u ich-boo6 n cuadro )
tailor-made (fe/-lo-meid )
adj hecho a
de distribution la medida
Switzerland (ss u it-sso-\6n6 Suiza / )
*take(teik) Kcoger; tomar; llevar;
sword (ssood n espada / )
comprender, *entender ~ away ;

swum (ss u am v (pp swim) )


quitar llevarse - off despegar
; ; ;
-
syllable (ss/-lo-bol n silaba f )
out sacar - over encargarse de ; ;
~
symbol (ssim- bol n simbolo )
m place *tener lugar; ~~ up ocupar
sympathetic (ssim-po-ze-tik adj cor- )
take-off te/-kof n despegue
( )
m
dial, compasivo tale (teil n cuento )
m
sympathy (ss/m-po-zi )
n simpatia /; talent (
ra?-lont )
n talento m
compasion / talented adj dotado
( fa?-lon-tid )

symphony (ssim- fo-ni n sinfonia f )


talk (took v hablar; n conversation /
)

symptom (ssim-tom n sintoma m )


talkative roo-ko-tiv adj locuaz ( )

synagogue (ss/-no-ghogh )
n sinagoga tall (tooladj alto )

/ tame (teim adj manso, domesticado )

synonym (ss/-no-nim )
n sinonimo m v domesticar
synthetic (ssin-ze-tik )
adj sintetico tampon taem - pon n tapon
( )
m
syphon (ssa/-fon )
n sifon m tangerine (taen-d3o-r//>7) n mandarina
Syria (ss/-ri-d )
Siria f f
Syrian (ss/-ri-6n adj sirio )
tangible (taan-dy- bol adj tangible )

syringe (ssi -rindj) n jeringa f tank (taengk n tanque )


m
syrup (ss/-rop n jarabe )
m tanker taeng ko n buque cistema
(
-
)

system (ssi- sstom n sistema )


m ;
deci- tanned (taend adj tostado )

mal ~ sistema decimal tap (taep n grifo golpecito


)
v m ;
m ;

systematic (ssi-ssto-ma?-tik )
adj siste- golpear
matico tape (teip) n cinta /; adhesive ~ cin-
adhesiva esparadrapo
ta ;
m
tape-measure (re/p -me 30 n centime- )

T tro /77, cinta metrica


tape-recorder teip- ri-koo-do n mag- ( )

netofono m
table (
fe/-bol )
n mesa /; tabla /; ~ of tapestry tae- pi-sstri n tapiz
( )
m
contents indice m ~ tennis tenis
;
tar (taa) n brea f
de mesa target raa-ghit n objetivo /77, bianco
( )

table-cloth n mantel m
(tei -bol- kloz) 777

tablespoon fe/-bdl-sspuun n cuchara


( )
n arancel 777
tariff (tae-ni )

/ tarpaulin (taa-poo-lm n Iona imper- )


task 297 tense

meable gia/
task (taassk n tarea / )
teenager ( r77-nei-d3o )
n jovencito m
taste (teisst n gusto v *saber a )
m ;
teetotaller (tii- tou-\oAo) n abstemio
* probar m
tasteless teisstAoss adj insipido( )
telepathy (ti-/e-po-zi )
n telepatia /
tasty re/-ssti adj rico, sabroso
( )
telephone ( re-li-foun )
n telefono m ;

taught (toot ) v (p, pp teach) ~ book Am listin telefonico, guia


tavern ra?-von n tabema f
( )
telefonica ;
~ booth cabina telefoni-
tax (taekss n impuesto v *impo-
)
m ;
ca; - call llamada telefonica; ~ di-
ner contribuciones rectory guia telefonica, listin telefo-
taxation (taek-sse/-J6n n impuesto )
m nico ;
directorio telefonico Me ~ ;

tax-free fa?*ss-frii ) adj libre de im-


( exchange op- central telefonica; -
puestos erator telefonista /
taxi (
taek-ss\ ) n taxi m ;
~~ rank para- telephonist (ti-/e-fo-nisst) n telefonis-
da de taxis ;
~ stand Am parada de ta/
taxis television (fe-li-vi- 3 on )
n television /;
taxi-driver (fa?/r-ssi-drai-vo )
n taxista - set televisor m\ cable - tele-
m vision por cable; satellite — tele-
taxi-meter (
fa?/r-ssi-mii-td )
n taxime- vision por satelite
tro m telex fe-lekss
( )
n telex m
tea (tii ) n te m ;
merienda / *
tell (tel )
v *decir ;
*contar
'teach (tiich v ensehar )
temper tem-jpo n colera /
( )

teacher tii-cho n profesor m, maes-


( )
temperature (rem-pro-cho n tempe- )

tro m ;
profesora /; institutor m ratura /
teachings ( f/7-chings )
pi ensenanza / tempest tem pisst n tempestad f(
-
)

tea-cloth ( tw-kloz )
n trapo de cocina temple tem - pol n templo m sien /
( ) ;

teacup n taza de te
(
r/7-kap )
temporary (rem-po-ro-ri adj provisio- )

team n equipo m
(tiim )
temporal
nal,
teapot (r// -pot n tetera / )
tempt (tempt v *tentar )

tear (ti 6 n lagrima f


1
)
temptation (temp-re/-J6n )
n tentacion
tear 2 (te 5 n rasgon m 'tear ) ;
v des- /
garrar ten (ten num diez )

tear-jerker (r/
d -d366-ko
)
n cuple lacri- tenant fe-nont n inquilino
(
)
m
moso tend (tend v * tender a; cuidar de; )
-
tease v tomar el pelo
(tiis to * tender a
)

tea-set ( r/7-sset n juego de te )


tendency (fen-don-ssi )
n inclinacion
tea-shop f77-Jop n salon de te ( ) /, tendencia /
teaspoon (f/7-sspuun )
n cucharilla / tender ren-do (
)
adj tiemo, delicado
teaspoonful (f/7-sspuun-ful ) n cucha- tendon n tendon
( fen-don )
m
|
radita f tennis fe-niss n tenis
( — shoes )
m ;

technical (fe/r-ni-kol ) adj tecnico zapatos de tenis


technician (tek-/7 /-fon ) n tecnico m tennis-court fe-niss-koot n campo (
)

technique (tek -niik) n tecnica / de tenis, cancha /


technology (tek-no-lo-d3i n tecnolo- )
tense (tenss adj tenso )
tension 298 thoroughfare

tension (
ten-\bn )
n tension m theme n tema m, sujeto
(ziim )
m
tent (tent) n tienda / themselves (dom-sse/vs) pron se;
tenth (tenz )
num decimo ellos mismos
tepid ( re-pid )
adj tibio then (den adv entonces despues en
) ; ;

term (toom )
n termino periodo m ;
tal caso
m, plazo m ;
condition f theology (zi-o-lo-d 3 i
)
n teologia f
terminal (fod-mi-nol n estacion 6
)
ter- theoretical (zi -re-ti-kol )
adj teorico
minal theory [zi°- ri n teoria f )

terrace te - ross n terraza /


( )
therapy (ze-ro-pi n terapia f )

terrain (t e-rein) n terreno m there (de 6 adv alii hacia alia ) ;

terrible (re-ri-bol )
adj tremendo, terri- therefore (<*? 6 -foo conj por lo tanto )

ble, pesimo thermometer (zo-mo-mi-td n termo- )

terrific (to-/7-fik )
adj tremendo metro m
terrify ( re-ri-fai )
v aterrorizar terrify- ; thermostat (zdd-md-sstaet) n termos-
ing aterrador tato m
territory ( fe-ri-to-ri )
n territorio m these (diis )
^'estos
terror (
te-ro )
n terror m thesis (z/7-ssiss )
n (pi theses) tesis f
terrorism (re-rd-ri-som )
n terrorismo they (dei )
pron ellos
m , terror m thick(zik adj espeso; denso
)

terrorist ( fe-ro-risst )
n terrorista m thicken (z/ kon ) v espesar
terylene ( fe-rd-liin )
n terilene m thickness (zik-noss n espesor )
m
test (tesst )
n prueba /, ensayo m ;
v thief n (pi thieves) ladron
(ziif )
m
*probar, ensayar thigh (zai n muslo )
m
testify ( fe-ssti-fai )
v testimoniar thimble (z/m-bol n dedal m )

text (teksst) n texto m thin (zin adj delgado; flaco


)

textbook (
tekss - buk )
n libro de texto thing (zing n cosa f )

textile (
tek - sstail )
n textil m ‘think (zingk) v*pensar; reflexionar;
texture tekss-cho n textura f
( )
- of *pensar en; *recordar; - over
Thai (tai adj tailandes )
considerar
Thailand (te/ laend Tailandia f )
thinker zing-ko n pensador
( )
m
than (daen conj que )
third (zood )
num tercero
thank (zaengk )
v *agradecer; - you thirst (zoosst )
n sed f
gracias thirsty (zoo-ssti adj sediento )

thankful {zaengk-\o\ )
adj agradecido thirteen zbb-tiin ) num trece
(

that (daet )
adj aquel, ese; pron aquel, thirteenth ( zoo - tiinz num treceno )

eso ;
que conj que ;
thirtieth (zdo-ti oz) num treintavo
thaw (zoo) v descongelarse n deshie- ;
thirty (zoo- ti )
num treinta
lo m this (diss )
pron este
adj este, esto ;

the (3o,5i art el art the ) ;


. . . the thistle n cardo
(z/'-ssol )
m
cuanto mas mas . . . thorn (zoon n espina f )

theatre (zi°-\b n teatro )


m thorough (za-ro adj minucioso )

theft (zeft) n robo m thoroughbred (za-ro bred adj pura- )

their (de 6 )
adj su sangre
them (dem pron les thoroughfare (za-ro-fe 6 )
n ruta prin-
)
those 299 toast

cipal, arteria principal tickle (


f/'-kol )
v cosquillear
those (Sous adj aquellos; pron aque-
)
tide (taid ~ pleamar
)
n marea /; high
llos /; low
bajamar / -
though (dou conj si bien, aunque; )
tidings ra/-dings pi noticias fpl
( )

adv sin embargo tidy (


ra/-di adj aseado; ~ up arreglar
)

thought (zoot v (p, pp think)


1
)
tie (tai )
v anudar, atar n corbata / ;

thought 2 (zoot n pensamiento m )


tiger ra/-gho ( )
n tigre m
thoughtful [zoot-\o\ )
adj pensativo; tight (tait adj estrecho angosto, ) ;

atento apretado adv fuertemente ;

thousand (zau- sond )


num mil tighten tai- ton v estrechar, *apre-
( )

thread (zred n hilo )


m ;
v enhebrar tar ;
estrecharse
threadbare [zred- be 5 )
adj gastado tights (taitss )
pi traje de malla
threat n amenaza /
(zret )
tile (tail teja / )
n azulejo m ;

threaten (zre- ton v amenazar )


prep hasta; conj hasta que
till (til )

threatening amenazador timber tim- bo n madera de cons-


( )

three (zrii num tres )


truccion
three-quarter [it\\-k u oo-x6 )
adj tres time (taim n tiempo vez /; all )
m ;

cuartos the ~ continuamente in ~ a tiem- ;

threshold (zre-Jould )
n umbral m po; ~ of arrival hora de llegada; ~
threw (zruu v (p throw) )
of departure hora de salida
thrifty (zrif- ti adj economico )
time-saving (ra/'m-ssei-ving adj que )

throat (zrout n garganta f )


economiza tiempo
throne (zroun n trono )
m timetable (taim-\e\-bd\ n horario )
m
through (zruu prep a traves de )
timid (r/-mid adj timido )

throughout (zruu -aut) adv por todas timidity (ti-mZ-do-ti ) n timidez f


partes tin (tin n estano )
lata /; tinned m ;

throw (zrou n lanzamiento m ) food conservas fpl


‘throw (zrou v tirar, arrojar )
tinfoil tin-\o\\ n papel de estano
( )

thrush (zraf n tordo m )


tin-opener r/-nou-p6-no n abrelatas ( )

thumb (zam n pulgar m )


m
thumbtack [zam- taek nAm chinche f )
tiny (
tai- ni )
adj menudo
thump (zamp) vgolpear tip (tip n punta /; propina f
)

thunder [zan-do )
n trueno m ;
v *tro- tire 1 (tai
6 n neumatico m llanta
) ;

nar fMe
thunderstorm (zan -do -sstoom n tro- )
tire 2 (tai
6
)
vcansar
nada f tired (tai
6
d )
adj cansado; ~ of harto
thundery (zao-do-ri adj tormentoso )
de
Thursday (zdos-di jueves m )
tissue (
ti- fuu )
n tejido m ;
panuelo de
thus (dass adv asi )
papel
thyme (taim n tomillo m )
title (
tai-xo\ )
n titulo m
tick (tik ) n senal /; - off senalar to tuu( )
prep hasta; a, para, en, hacia
ticket (
ti- kit )
n billete m ;
multa /; toad (toud) n sapo m
boleto mMe\ ~~ collector revisor toadstool toud- sstuul n hongo ( )
m
m ;
— machine maquina de billetes toast (tousst) n pan tostado; brindis
tobacco 300 town
m toothpaste (
towz-peisst )
n pasta denti-
tobacco (to-tee-kou )
n (pi ~s) tabaco frica
m - pouch petaca /
;
toothpick towz-pik n palillo ( )
m
tobacconist (to-tee-kb-nisst n estan- )
tooth powder towz-pau-do n polvo (
)

quero m
tobacconist's estanco ; m para los dientes
today adv hoy
(t o-dei) top (top n cima /; parte superior; ta-
)

toddler tod-lo n parvulo m


(
)
pa /; superior; on - of encima de;
toe (tou n dedo del pie )
- side parte superior
toffee ro-fi n caramelo m
( )
topcoat (
top-kout n sobretodo) m
together (t 6-ghe-do adv juntos )
topic (
to-pik )
n asunto m
toilet to/- lot n retrete in - case
(
) ;
ne- topical (
to-pi-kol )
adj actual
ceser m torch (tooch )
n antorcha /; linterna f
toilet-paper (to/-lbt-pei-po )
n papel hi- torment (too -merit) v atormentar
1

gienico torment 2 too-ment n tormento ( )


m
toiletry (to/-lo-tri )
n articulos de toca- torture (too-cho n tortura /; v tortu- )

dor rar
token (tow- ko n )
n serial /; prueba /; toss (toss) v^echar
ficha / tot (tot )
n niho pequeho
told (tould )
v(p pp ,
tell) total ( tow-tol )
adj total completo, ab- ;

tolerable (to-lb-rb-bol )
adj tolerable solute ;
n total m
toll (toul )
n peaje m totalitarian (tou-tae-li-fe
d -ri-on
) adj to-
tomato (xb-maa-xou )
n (pi ~~es) toma- talitario
te m ;
jitomate mMe totalizator tow-to-lai-sei-tb ( )
n totali-
tomb (tuum n tumba f )
zador m
tombstone toum-sstoun n lapida f ( )
touch (tach )
v tocar; *concernir; n
tomorrow (to-mo-rou adv manana )
contacto toque tacto m ;
m
ton (tan n tonelada f )
touching (ra-ching adj conmovedor )

tone (toun n tono m timbre m ) ;


tough (taf adj duro )

tongs (tongs )
pi tenazas / tour(tu 6 n vuelta / )

tongue (tang )
n lengua f tourism to d -ri-som n turismo m
( )

tonic to-nik n tonico


(
)
m tourist ftArisst n turista m - class
(
) ;

tonight (t o-nait) adv esta noche clase turista ;


- office oficina para
tonsilitis (ton-sso-/a/-tiss) n amigdali- turistas
tis f tournament (to d -nb-mbnt) n tomeo
tonsils tow-ssbls ) pi amigdalas fpl
( 77?

too (tuu adv demasiado; tambien


)
tow (tou) vremolcar
took (tuk K(p take) towards (t o-
u oods) prep hacia; para
)

tool (tuul n herramienta /; ~ kit bol-


)
con
sa de herramientas towel (tau 6 l) n toalla f
tooth (tuuz n (pi teeth) diente )
m towelling (rat/
d -ling
)
n tela para toa-
toothache tow-zeik n dolor de mue- ( )
llas

las tower (tau 6 )


n torre f
toothbrush (
tuuz- braj )
n cepillo de town (taun )
n ciudad f \
- centre
dientes centro de la ciudad ;
- hall ayunta-
townspeople 301 treatment

miento m mante m
townspeople (
rauns-pii-pol )
pi ciuda- transaction (traen-sa?£-J6n n transac- )

danos mpl cion /


toxic (
ro/r-ssik )
adj toxico transatlantic (traen-sot-/*n-tik ) adj
toy n juguete m
(toi )
transatlantic
toyshop toi -{op n jugueteria /
(
)
transfer (traenss-feo) v *transferir
trace (treiss n huella /; v rastrear )
transform (xrsenss-foom) Ktransfor-
track (traek n via /; pista f )
mar
tractor traek-xb n tractor m
( )
transformer (traenss-foo-mo )
n trans-
trade (treid n comercio m oficio m ) ; ;
formador m
v comerciar transition (traen-ss/-Jdn )
n transicion /
trademark (
treid- maak )
n marca de fa- translate (traenss-/e/f) v *traducir
brica translation (traBnss-/e/-fon n traduc- )

trader n comerciante m
(
trei -bo )
cion /
tradesman (treids-mon n (pi -men) )
translator (traenss-/e/-to )
n traductor
tendero m m
trade-union ( treid -yuu-nyon )
n sindi- transmission (traens-m/-J6n n trans- )

cato m mision /
tradition (trd-d/-J6n )
n tradition / transmit (traens-m/Y) vtransmitir
traditional (tro-d/-J6-n6l )
adj tradicio- transmitter (traens-m/'-to n emisor )
m
nal transparent (traen-sspe^-ront) adj
traffic (
trae-fik )
n transito m ~ jam ;
transparente
embotellamiento m ;
- light sema- transport 1 traen-ssgoox ( )
n transporte
foro m m
trafficator ( rrce-fi-kei-to )
n indicador transport 2 (traen -sspoof ) v transportar
ID transportation (traen-sspoo-te/-Jon )
n
tragedy (trae-6 io-d\ )
n tragedia / transporte m
tragic trae-bz ik( )
adj tragico trap(traep) n trampa /
trail (treil )
n rastro m, sendero m trash (trae!) n basura /
trailer (
trei-Vo )
n remolque m nAw ;
travel (
trae-\/b\ )
v viajar ;
- agency
caravana / agenda de agent agente
viajes ;
-
train (trein ) n tren m ;
v amaestrar, de viajes; ~ insurance seguro de
entrenar: stopping - tren de cerca- viaje; travelling expenses gastos
nias ;
through ~ tren directo; - de viaje
ferry transbordador de trenes traveller (
trae-\ib-\o n viajero m
) ;

training (trei- ning )


n entrenamiento traveller's cheque cheque de viaje-
m ro
n rasgom
trait (treit) tray (trei n bandeja /; charola fMe
)

traitor trei-xo n traidor m


( )
treason (fr/V-son n traicion f )

tram (traem n tranvia )


m treasure tre-zo n tesoro
( )
m
tramp (traemp n vagabundo ) m ;
v va- treasurer tre- 36 -ro n tesorero
( )
m
gabundear treasury tre-zo-n n Tesoreria f
( )

tranquil (traeng- k u il
)
adj tranquilo treat (triit) v tratar
tranquillizer traeng- k u i-lai-so ( )
n cal- treatment triit-monx n tratamiento
( )
)

treaty 302 turnover

m trustworthy (
trasst-
u
6o-d i
)
adj confia-
treaty (
trii-W )
n tratado m ble
tree (trii )
n arbol m truth (truuz n verdad f )

tremble v *temblar; vibrar


(
trem-bo\ )
truthful (truuz-id\ adj veridico )

tremendous (tri-meo-doss adj tre- )


try (trai )
v intentar ;
*esforzarse; n
mendo tentativa /; - on *probarse
trespass tress- poss v infringir
( )
tube (tyuub n tubo )
m
trespasser tress- po-sso n intruso ( )
m tuberculosis (tyuu-b66-kyu-/ou-ssiss )
n
trial (trai°l n proceso prueba / )
m ;
tuberculosis f
triangle (rraZ-aeng-ghol n triangulo )
m Tuesday (
tyuus-d\ martes m
triangular (trai-a?o0-ghyu-lo adj )
tug (tagh )
v remolcar; n remolcador
triangular m ;
estiron m
tribe (traib) n tribu m tuition (tyuu-/-fon )
n ensenanza f
tributary (
r/7-byu-to-ri )
n afluente m tulip (tyuu-\\g) n tulipan m
tribute rr/-byuut( )
n homenaje m tumbler n vaso m
( ram-blo )

trick (trik) n truco m tumour tyuu- mo n tumor m


( )

trigger gho n gatillo


(
tri- )
m tuna {tyuu-no n (pi -s) atun m )

trim (trim vrecortar )


tune (tyuun n tonada /; - in sintoni-
)

trip (trip z? excursion /, viaje


)
m zar
triumph trai-o mf n triunfo
( )
m;
v tuneful tyuun-\o\ adj melodioso
( )

triunfar tunic (tyuu-n\k n tunica f )

triumphant (trai-am-font) adj triun- Tunisia (tyuu-/7/-si-o Tunez )


m
fante Tunisian (tyuu-n/-si on adj tunecino )

trolley-bus (
fro-li-bass )
n trolebus m tunnel (ra-nol n tunel )
m
troops (truupss pi tropas fpl )
turbine (rod-bain n turbina f )

tropical (tro- pi-kol adj tropical )


turbojet (tdo-bou-djer) n avion turbo-
tropics fro-pikss pi tropicos mpl
( )
rreactor
trouble tra- bol n preocupacion /,
[ )
Turk (took) n turco m
molestia /; v molestar Turkey (rdo-ki Turquia f )

troublesome rra-bol-ssom adj moles- (


)
turkey rdo-ki n pavo m
( )

to Turkish (rdo-kij) adj turco; - bath


trousers trau- sos pi pantalones mpl
( )
bano turco
trout (traut n (pi ~) trucha / )
turn (toon )
v girar; *volver ; n cam-
truck (trak nAm camion )
m bio /77, vuelta f curva f ; ;
tumo m ;

true (truu adj verdadero; real, auten-


)
- back *volver; - down rechazar;
tico ;
leal, fiel - into *convertirseen; - off *ce-
trumpet (
tram- pit n trompeta f
)
rrar; - on *encender; abrir; -
trunk (trangk )
n baul m tronco ;
m ;
over *volver; - round ^volver;
nAm portaequipajes trunks pi m ;
*volverse
pantalones de gimnasia turning (rod-ning n vuelta f )

trunk-call (trangk- kool n conferencia )


turning-point (rdd-ning-point n punto )

interurbana decisivo
trust (trasst v confiar en ) ;
n confian- turnover rdd-nou-vo ( )
n volumen de
za f transacciones ;
- tax impuesto so-
turnpike 303 unconscious
j

bre la venta
turnpike toon- paik nAm autopista
de peaje
( )
u
turpentine fod-pon-tain n trementi-(
)

na / ugly (a-ghli )
adj ieo
turtle (rdd-tol n tortuga / )
ulcer (a/-sso )
n ulcera f
!
tutor tyuu-x 6 n maestro particular
( )
ultimate (a/-ti-mot) adj ultimo
tutor m ultraviolet (al-tro-va/ d -lot) adj ultra-
tuxedo (tak-ss/7-dou )
nAm (pi ~s, violeta
-es) smoking m umbrella (am-bre-\6 n paraguas )
m
tweed (t
u
iid )
n lana tweed umpire (am- pai 6 n arbitro m )

tweezers (
r"//-sos )
pi pinzas fpl unable (a-nei-bo\ adj incapaz )

twelfth num duodecimo


(t
u
elfz )
unacceptable (a-nok-ssep-to-bol adj )

twelve (t u elv num doce )


inaceptable
twentieth (t u en-i\-6z) num vigesimo unaccountable (a-n6-kaun-x6-bo\ )
adj
twenty tu en- num veinte
(
ti ) inexplicable
twice (t u aiss adv dos veces )
unaccustomed (a-no-te-sstomd )
adj
twig (t u igh) n ramita / desacostumbrado
twilight ( r°a/-lait n crepusculo )
m unanimous (yuu-nce-ni-moss )
adj una-
twine (t u ain n trenza / )
nime
twins (t u ins pi gemelos mpl twin ) ; unanswered (a-naan-ssod )
adj sin
beds camas gemelas contestacion
twist (t u isst v *torcer n torsion /
) ;
unauthorized (a-noo-zo-raisd )
adj de-
two(tuu) num dos sautorizado
two-piece (tuu-p/7ss) adj de dos piezas unavoidable (a-n6-vo/-d6-bdl )
adj ine-
type (taip v escribir a maquina, me-
)
vitable
canografiar ;
n tipo m unaware (a-no- u e°) adj inconsciente
typewriter (
ra/p-rai-to )
n maquina de unbearable (an-Z?e 6 -ro-b6l )
adj insu-
escribir frible
typewritten (
taip- ri-ton )
mecanogra- unbreakable (an-6/'e/-k6-bol )
adj
fiado irrompible
typhoid (
tai-io\6 )
n tifus m unbroken (an-6rou-kon adj intacto )

typical (ti- pi-kol )


adj caracteristico, ti- unbutton (an-ba-ton v desabotonar )

pico uncertain (an-ssod-ton adj incierto )

|
typist (
fa/-pisst )
n dactilografa f uncle (ang- kol n tio )
m
tyrant tai 6 - ront
( )
n tirano m unclean (an -k/iin) adj sucio
tyre (tai 6 n neumatico )
m ;
— press- uncomfortable (an-kam-io-xo-bol adj )

ure presion del neumatico incomodo


uncommon (an /ro-mon )
adj insolito,
raro
unconditional (an-kon-cy/qo-nol )
adj
incondicional
unconscious (an-/ron-J6ss )
adj incons-
ciente
uncork 304 universal

uncork (an -kook) v descorchar uneven (a-n/7-vdn ) adj desigual ; irre-


uncover (an -ka-vo v destapar )
gular
uncultivated (an-te/-ti-vei-tid )
adj in- unexpected (a-nik-sspe/r-tid )
adj im-
culto previsto, inesperado
under [an- do prep debajo de, bajo
)
unfair (an-/a 6
adj improbo, injusto
)

undercurrent (ao-do-ka-ront) n resaca unfaithful adj infiel


(an-fe/z-fol )

/ unfamiliar (an-fd-m7/-yo adj descono- )

underestimate (an-do-re-ssti-meit) v cido


subestimar unfasten (an- /aa-sson vdesatar )

underground (ao-do-ghraund adj )


unfavourable (an-/e/-v6-r6-bdl adj )

subterraneo n metro m
;
desfavorable
underline (an-do- lain) ysubrayar unfit (an -fit) adj inadecuado
underneath (an-do-n//z) adv debajo unfold (an-fould) v *desplegar
undershirt (a/7-do-Joot n camiseta f )
unfortunate (an-foo-cho-not adj de- )

undersigned (ao-do-ssaind )
n suscrito safortunado
m unfortunately (an-/bo-chd-not-li ) adv
’understand an -do -ssra?™/) Kcom-
( por desgracia, desgraciadamente
prender unfriendly (an-frend-U adj poco amis- )

understanding (an-do-ssra?/7-ding n )
toso
comprension m unfurnished (an-/bd-nijt) adj desa-
’undertake (an-do -teik) v emprender mueblado
undertaking an-do- re/-king n empre-
(
)
ungrateful (an- ghreit-io\ adj ingrato)

sa / unhappy (an-/7a?-pi )
adj desdichado
underwater (ao-do- u oo-to adj suba- )
unhealthy (an-hel-z\ )
adj insalubre
cuatico unhurt (an -door) adj ileso
underwear (an-do- u e° )
n ropa inte- uniform (/oo-ni-foom n uniforme m ) ;

rior adj uniforme


undesirable (an-di-sa/ d -rd-bol )
adj in- unimportant (a-nim-poo-tont adj in- )

deseable significante
’undo (an -duu) ydesatar uninhabitable (a-nin-da?-bi-to-bol )
adj
undoubtedly (an-^an-tid-li adv sin )
inhabitable
duda uninhabited (a-nin-da?-bi-tid )
adj in-
undress (an -dress) rdesnudarse habitado
undulating (an-dyu-lei-ting adj ondu- )
unintentional (a-nin-roo-Jd-nol )
adj
lante no intencional
unearned (a -noond) adj inmerecido union (yoo-nyon n union ) /; liga /*,

uneasy (a-n/7-si adj inquieto


)
confederacion f
uneducated (a-ne-dyu-kei-tid adj in- )
unique (yuu -niik) adj unico
culto unit (yuu- nit n unidad f
)

unemployed (a-nim-p/o/d) adj desocu- unite (yuu- nait) v unir


pado United States (yuu-oa/-tid ssteitss )

unemployment (a-nim-p/o/-mdnt) n Estados Unidos


desempleo m unity (yoo-no-ti n unidad f)

unequal (a-n//-k u dl )
adj desigual universal (yuu-ni-vod-ssdf adj gene- )
universe 305 urgent

ral, universal unskilled (a n-sskild) adj no especiali-


universe (yuu-ni-vooss n universo )
m zado
university (yuu-ni-vdo-sso-ti )
n uni- unsound (an -ssaund) adj enfermizo
i
versidad f unstable (an-ssfe/-bol )
adj inestable
unjust adj injusto
(a n-djasst) unsteady (an-ssre-di )
adj vacilante,
unkind (an -kaind) adj desagradable, inestable
-
arisco unsuccessful (an-ssok-ssess-fol )
adj
unknown (an -noun) adj desconocido fracasado
unlawful (an-/oo-fol )
adj ilegal unsuitable (an-ssi/u-to-bol )
adj inade-
unlearn (an -loon) v desacostumbrar cuado
unless (on-/ess) conj a menos que unsurpassed (an-ss o-paasst) adj sin
unlike (an -laik) adj diferente igual
unlikely (an-/a/-kli adj improbable
)
untidy (an-fa/-di adj desalinado )

unlimited (an-//-mi-tid adj ilimitado )


untie (an- tai) v desatar
unload (an -loud) v descargar until (on-f//) prep hasta
unlock (an- lok) vabrir untrue (a n-truu) adj falso
unlucky (an-/a-ki adj desafortunado
)
untrustworthy an-trasst- u od-di adj (
)

unnecessary (an-ne-sso-sso-ri ) adj in- indigno de confianza


necesario unusual (an-/L/L/-3u-ol adj inusitado, )

unoccupied (a-no-kyu-paid )
adj deso- insolito
cupado unwell (an - u el) adj indispuesto
unofficial (a-no-/>-Jol )
adj extraoficial unwilling (an-^/’-ling adj desinclina-
)

unpack v desempaquetar
(an -paek) do
unpleasant (an-p/e-sont adj desagra- )
unwise (an u ais)
-
adj imprudente
dable antipatico
; unwrap (an- rasp) v *desenvolver
unpopular (an-po-pyu-lo ) adj unpopu- up (ap adv hacia arriba, arriba
)

lar upholster (ap-hou/-ss\o )


v tapizar
unprotected (an-pro-feAr-tid )
adj inde- upkeep (ap-kiip )
n manutencion /
fenso uplands (ap-londs pi altiplano )
m
unqualified (an-^o-li-faid )
adj incom- upon o-pon prep sobre
( )

petente upper (a-po adj superior )

unreal (an -ri°l) adj irreal upright (ap- rait )


adj derecho ;
adv de
unreasonable (an-r/V-so-no-bol )
adj pie
irrazonable upset (ap-ssar) v trastomar; adj tras-
unreliable (an-ri-/a/-o-bbl )
adj nocon- tomado
fiable upside-down (ap-ssaid-daun) adv al
unrest (an -resst) n desasosiego in- m ;
reves
quietud / upstairs (ap- sste°s) adv arriba
unsafe (an -sseif) adj inseguro upstream (ap -sstriim) adv rio arriba
unsatisfactory (an-ssae-tiss-/a?/f-t6-ri upwards (ap- u ods adv hacia arriba )

adj poco satisfactory urban (dd-bon adj urbano )

unscrew (an -sskruu) v destomillar urge (ood3 v estimular n impulso m


) ;

unselfish (an-sse/-fif) adj desinteresa- urgency (oo-d3dn-ssi n urgencia / )

do urgent |od-d3ont) adj urgente


;

urine 306 venerable

urine (yu°- rinn orina / ) inutilmente, en vano


Uruguay (yu d -ro-gh u ai Uruguay m )
valet vae- lit ) n ayuda de
(
camara
Uruguayan (yu 6 -ro-gh u ai-6n adj uru- )
valid ( va?-lid )
adj vigente
guayo valley (
vae- li )
n valle m
us (ass pron nosotros
)
valuable vce-lyu-bol adj valioso (
)

usable (yuu- so-bol adj utilizable )


valuables pi objetos de valor
usage {yuu-s\6^ n uso )
m value va?-lyuu n valor
( v valuar )
m ;

use 1 (yuus v usar * be used to *es-


) ;
valve (vaelv n valvula f )

tar acostumbrado a - up consumir ;


van (vaen n camioneta f )

use 2 (yuuss n uso utilidad /; * be


)
m ;
vanilla (vo-a?/-I6 n vainilla f )

of ~ *servir vanish vae-n\\ v *desaparecer


( )

useful (yuuss-fol adj util )


vapour vei-go n vapor ( )
m
useless (yuuss- loss adj inutil )
variable ve d -ri-o-bol adj variable(
)

user (yuu-so n usuario )


m variation (ve b -ri-e/-Jon n variacion f ) \

usher (a-\o n acomodador )


m cambio m
usherette (a -\6-ret) n acomodadora f varied ve d -rid adj variado
( )

usual (yuu- 3U-0I adj usual )


variety (vb-ra/-b-ti n variedad /; - )

usually (yuu-zu-o-U adv habitual- )


show espectaculo de variedades - ;

mente theatre teatro de variedades


utensil (yuu-ren-ssol )
n herramienta /, various ve b -ri-oss adj varios
(
)

utensilio m varnish vaa- nif n bamiz v bami-


( )
m ;

utility ( yuu- r/-lo-ti )


n utilidad f zar
utilize (
yuu- ti-lais v utilizar )
vary(ve d -ri) vvariar; cambiar; *dife-
utmost (ar-mousst adj extremo )
rir

utter (a-to )
adj completo, total v ;
vase (vaas) n vaso m
emitir vaseline >/a?-ssb-liin n vaselina f ( )

vast (vaasst adj vasto )

vault (voolt n boveda /; caja de cau- )

v veal
dales
(viil n came de ternera )

vegetable (ye-djo-to-bol n legumbre )

vacancy ve/-kon-ssi n vacante f


( )
f
vacant vei- kont adj vacante
( )
vegetarian (ve-d 3 i-re b -ri on n vegeta- )

vacate (vo -keit) vvaciar riano m


vacation (vd-^e/ Jon n vacaciones fpl )
vegetation (ve-d 3 i-re/-fon n vegeta- )

vaccinate i/a?/r-ssi-neit v vacunar


( )
cion f
vaccination (vaek-ssi-fleZ-Jon n vacu- )
vehicle w/-6-kdl n vehiculo (
)
m
nacion / veil n velo m
(veil )

vacuum ( i/a?-kyu om n )
vacio m - ;
vein (vein n vena (\ varicose )
- vari-
cleaner aspirador m - flask termo
;
ce f
m velvet (
vel-v it )
n terciopelo m
vagrancy (
i/e/-ghron-ssi )
n vagancia f velveteen (vel-vi -tiin) n pana f
vague (veigh adj vago
)
venerable ( ve-nb-ro-bdl )
adj venera-
vain (vein )
adj vanidoso ;
vano ;
in — ble
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venereal disease (vi-o/ d -ri-6l di-s/Vs) video (w-di-ou) n video m; — camera


enfermedad venerea videocamara; — cassette video-
Venezuela (ve-m-s^eZ-lo) Venezuela f casete; - recorder videograba-
Venezuelan (ve-ni-s a e/-l6n adj vene- ) dora
zolano view (vyuu )
n vista /; parecer /n, opi-
ventilate veo-ti-leit v ventilar airear ( ) ;
nion /; v mirar
ventilation (ven-ti-/e/-fbn )
n ventila- vigilant (w-d3i-lont) adj despierto
cion /; aireo m villa (w'-lo) n villa /
ventilator ( ven-ti-lei-to )
n ventilador village w-lid 3 n pueblo m (
)

m villain (w-lon n villano m )

venture ven-cho v arriesgar ( )


vinegar w-ni-gho n vinagre m ( )

veranda (vo-raan-do n veranda f )


vineyard vin- yod n vina / ( )

verb (voob n verbo )


m vintage v/>7-tid3 n vendimia f (
)

verbal vbo-bol adj verbal


( ) violation vai 6 -/e/ -Jon n violacion f ( )

verdict vdo-dikt n sentencia(


) /, vere- violence vai°-\onss n violencia / ( )

dicto m violent (va/^-lont) adj violento; impe-


verge (vobd3 n borde )
m tuoso
verify (
v verificar
ve-ri-fai )
violet (vai°-\6\) n violeta /; adj mora-
verse (vooss n verso )
m do
version vod-Jdn n version / (
) violin (vai°-//>7) n violin m
versus vdd-ssoss prep contra
( )
virgin (
vdo-dyn )
n virgen /
vertical ( vdo-ti-kol adj vertical )
virtue i/do-chuu (
)
n virtud f
vertigo vdo-ti-ghou n vertigo
( ) m visa (
vii- so )
n visado m
very i/e-ri adv mucho, muy adj pre-
( ) ;
visibility (vi-s6-b/-ld-ti )
n visibilidad /
ciso, verdadero extremo ;
visible ( w-sd-bol )
adj visible
vessel ve-ssol n embarcacion /, bu-
( ) vision w- 3 on n vision f
(
)

que m ;
vasija f visit ( v visitar n visita
w'-sit ) ; /; visit-
vest vesst n camiseta /; nAm chale-
( )
ing hours horas de visita
|
co m visitor ( w-si-to )
n visitante m
veterinary surgeon ye-tri-no-ri ssoo- ( vital ( adj esencial
vai- tol )

|
d 3 on veterinario
)
m vitamin ( i//-to-min n vitamina / )

via (vai 6 )
prep por vivid v/'-vid adj vivo
(
)

viaduct (
vai°-dak\ )
n viaducto m vocabulary {v'6-kae- byu-16-ri )
n voca-
vibrate (vai- breit) vvibrar bulario m ;
glosario m
vibration (vai-bre/-J6n )
n vibracion f vocal (
vol/ ko I )
adj vocal
vicar vi-ko ) n vicario
( m vocalist ( voo-kd-lisst )
n vocalista m
vicarage w-ko-rid 3 n casa del parro- ( )
voice (voiss) n voz f
,!
co void (void) adj n\i\o
vice-president (vaiss-pre-si-dont) n vi- volcano (vol-/re/-nou )
n (pi -es, -s)
i
cepresidente m volcan m
vicinity (vi-ss/-no-ti )
n vecindad f VOlt ( VOult )
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vicious w-foss adj vicioso ( )


voltage (
voul- tid 3 )
n voltaje m
victim w/r-tim ) n victima f
( volume ( vo-lyum )
n volumen m ;
to-
victory vik-to-ri ) n victoria /
( mO 777
voluntary 308 wastepaper-basket

voluntary adj voluntario ( uo-lon-to-ri ) walking-stick u oo-king-sstik n bas- ( )

volunteer (vo-l on-ti°) n voluntario m ton m


vomit vo- mit v vomitar ( )
wall u ool n muro
( pared / )
m ;

vote vout ) v votar n voto


( vota- ;
m ;
wallet u o-lit n cartera / ( )

cion / u
wallpaper ( oo/-pei-pd) n papel pinta-
voucher vau-cho n recibo com- ( )
m ,
do
probante m walnut (
u ool- nat
)
n nogal m
vow (vau n voto 777 juramento v ) ,
m ;
waltz oolss) n vals (
u
m
prestar juramento wander ( u on-6o ) v vagar, *errar
u
vowel (vau°l n vocal / )
want (
ont) v *querer; desear; n ne-
voyage i/o/-id 3 n viaje (
)
m cesidad /; carencia f, falta /
vulgar (
val- gho )
adj vulgar; popular, war u oo) n guerra /
(

ordinario warden u oo-6on n guardian m ( )

vulnerable ( i/a/-nb-rb-bdl )
adj vulne- wardrobe ^oo-droub n guardarropa (
)

rable m, vestuario m
vulture val-cho ( )
n buitre m warehouse U e d -hauss n almacen m ( )

wares u e 6 s pi mercancias fpl


( )

warm u
oom adj caliente v *calen-

w
( ) ;

tar
warmth u oomz n calor m ( )

warn u oon v *advertir


( )

wade (
u
eid ) v vadear warning Zo ning n advertencia f ( )

wafer u ei- fo wary u e°-t\ adj prudente


n oblea /
( ) ( )

waffle n barquillo (
u o-io\
)
m was (
u
os) v(p be)
wages u ei-d 3 is pi paga / ( )
wash (
u
oJ )
v lavar ;
- and wear no
waggon u ae- ghon n vagon m ( )
precisa plancha ;
- up *fregar
waist u eisst n cintura /
( )
washable ^o-Jo-bol adj lavable ( )

waistcoat "e/ss-kout n chaleco m ( )


wash-basin o/-bei-sson n palanga- (
£y
)

wait u eit vesperar; - on *servir


( )
na /
waiter u ei- to n camarero m mesero
( ) ;
washing (
u
o-Jing )
n lavado m ;
ropa
A/e /77 sucia
waiting n espera / washing-machine ‘'o-fing-md fiin n ( )

waiting-list ( "eMing-lisst )
n lista de maquina de lavar
espera washing-powder u o-Jing pau-do n ( )

waiting-room (“eMing-ruum n sala )


jabon en polvo
de espera washroom ( ^o/ ruum )
nAm cuarto de
waitress "eZ-triss n camarera /; me- (
)
aseo
sera /A/e wash-stand ( ^o/ sstaend )
n lavabo m

wake v *despertar ~ up (
u
eik ) ;
wasp (
u
ossp )
n avispa f
u
*despertarse waste v *perder n desperdi-
(
eisst ) ;

walk u ook v *andar pasear n ca-


( ) ; ;
cio adj baldio
/77 ;

minata /; andadura /; walking a wasteful ^e/ssr-fdl adj derrochador (


)

.
pie wastepaper basket u eisst-pe/ po baa (

walker (
u oo- ko
)
n paseante m sskit /7 cesto para papeles
)
watch 309 western
u
weakness u iik- noss n debilidad /
watch (
och )
v mirar. observar; vigi- ( )

lar ; n reloj m ;
- for acechar ;
- wealth u elz n riqueza f
( )

out *tener cuidado wealthy u el- zi adj rico ( )

watch-maker ( "oc/j-mei-ko )
n relojero weapon "e-pon n arma f (
)

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wear u e° v llevar - out gastar
( ) ;

watch-strap ( "oc/7-sstraep ) n correa de weary u i°- ri adj cansado


( )

reloj weather u e-6o n tiempo m - fore- ( ) ;

water ("oo-to )
n agua /: iced - agua cast boletin meteorologico
helada: running - agua corriente; *
weave u iiv) v tejer (

- pump bomba de agua; - ski es- weaver u H-m 6 n tejedor m ( )

qui acuatico wedding "e-ding n matrimonio ( )


777 ,

water-colour "oo-to-ka-lo n color de (


)
boda /
aguada acuarela f ; wedding-ring (
"e-ding-ring )
n anillo
watercress "oo-to-kress ) n berro ( m de boda
waterfall "oo-to-fool n cascada f (
)
wedge ed 3 n cuna / (
u
)

watermelon ("oo-to-me-lon )
n sandia Wednesday "ens-di miercoles m ( )

/ weed u iid n mala hierba


( )

waterproof ( "oo-to-pruuf )
adj imper- week u iik n semana f
( )

meable weekday u iik-6e\ n dia laborable ( )

u
water-softener (
oo-to-ssof-n6 )
n weekend "/V-kend n fin de semana ( )

ablandador m weekly ( "/7-kli )


adj semanal
waterway ("oo-to- u
ei ) n via navega- *weep (
u
iip) vllorar
ble weigh u ei vpesar( )

watt (
u
ot )
n vatio m weighing-machine (
"e/ ing-mo-Jiin )
n
wave (
u eiv
)
n ondulacion /, ola /; v bascula f
*hacer senates weight (
u
eit) n peso m
wave-length ( "e/V-lengz )
n longitud welcome adj bienvenido n (
"e/-kom ) :

de onda bienvenida /; v *dar la bienvenida


wavy u e/-vi adj ondulado
( )
weld u eld v *soldar
( )

wax u aekss n cera f


( )
welfare "e/-fe 6 n bienestar ( )
m
waxworks u aekss- u 6okss pi museo (
)
well 1 u el adv bien adj sano as -
( ) ; ;

de figuras de cera tambien as - as ;


asi como : well!
way (
u
ei )
77 manera /: camino m ; la- jbueno!
do 777.direccion /; distancia /; any well 2 u el
(77 pozo )
m
- de todos modos by the - a pro- ; well-founded U e\-faun -did ( )
adj fun-
posito: one-way traffic direccion damentado
unica out of the - apartado; the
; well-known (
"e/-noun )
adj notorio
other - round al reves; - back well-to-do {
u
e\-xo-duu) adj acomoda-
vuelta - in entrada f - out sali- \ do
u
da f went (
ent) v(p go)
wayside “e/ ssaid n borde were u v (p be)
(
) del cami- ( od )

no west (
u
esst )
n occidente m, oeste m
we u pron nosotros
(
ii
)
westerly ( "e-ssto-li )
adj occidental
weak (
u iik
) adj debil ;
flojo western ( "e-sston )
adj occidental
. 1

wet 310 winkle

wet et adj mojado humedo


(
u
) ; whom (huum )
pron a quien
whale u eil n ballena /
( )
whore (hoo) n puta f
wharf u oof n (pi ~s, wharves) mue-
( )
whose (huus pron cuyo; de quien )

lle m why u
ai adv por que
( )

what (
u
ot )
pron que ;
lo que ;
- for wicked "/-kid adj malvado (
)

para que wide u aid adj vasto, ancho


( )

whatever o-fe-vo pron cualquier (


u
)
widen u ai-6on v ensanchar ( )

cosa que widow "/-dou n viuda f (


)

wheat u n trigo m (
iit
)
widower "/-dou o n viudo m (
)

wheel u n rueda /(
iil
)
width u idz n anchura f ( )

wheelbarrow u iil- bae-rou n carretilla ( )


wife (
u
aif )
/2 (pi wives) esposa /, mu-
/ jer /
6 wig u
wheelchair ( "///-che )
n silla de rue- ( peluca figh )
1
u
das wild adj salvaje; feroz
(
aild )

when (
u
en )
adv cuando conj cuando ;
will u n voluntad /; testamento
(
il
)
m
whenever (
"e-ne-voconj cuando )
*
will u v *querer
(
il
)

quiera que willing "/-ling adj dispuesto (


)

where (
u
e° )
adv donde conj donde ;
willingly ( "/-ling-li )
adv gustosamente
wherever (
u
e 6 -re-vo )
conj dondequie- will-power ( "//-pau 6 )
n fuerza de vo-
ra que luntad
whether u e-do whether *win u in v veneer
( ) conj si ; . .
( )

or si ... o wind u ind n viento m


( )

u
which ich pron cual que
( ) ;
*
wind u aind vserpentear; *dar
( )

whichever u \-che-vo adj cualquiera ( )


cuerda, enrollar
while u ail conj mientras n rato m
( ) ;
winding ( "a//7-ding )
adj tortuoso
whilst u
conj mientras ailsst windmill u ind- mil n molino de vien-
( ) ( )

whim u im n antojo
(
capricho )
m to
whip u ip n azote
(
v batir )
m ;
window ( "//7-dou )
n ventana /
whiskers "/-sskos pi patillas fpl (
)
window-sill ("//7-dou-ssil n antepecho )

whisper "/- sspo v susurrar; n susu-


(
)
m
rro m windscreen n parabrisas (
u md- sskrnn
)

whistle ( "/- ssol )


v silbar ;
n silbato m m ~ wiper limpiaparabrisas m
\

white (
ait adj bianco u
)
windshield (
u md-\ nld
)
nAm parabri-
whitebait u ait- beit n boqueron ( )
m sas 777

whiting "a/-ting n (pi ~) merluza f


(
)
windy u in- di adj ventoso( )

Whitsun (
u it- sson
)
Pentecostes m wine ("am n vino m )

who (huu pron )


quien ;
que wine-cellar u am- sse-lo n cueva f ( )

whoever (huu-e-vd) pron quienquiera wine-list u am- lisst n carta de vinos ( )

whole (houl adj completo, entero; )


wine-merchant u am -moo-chont n vi- ( )

intacto n total m ;
natero m
u
wholesale (houl-sse n venta al por \\ )
wine-waiter ( "a//7- ei-to )
n camarero
mayor; — dealer mayorista m m
wing u ing
wholesome (
houl-ssom )
adj saludable ( )
/? ala /
winkle u mg-ko\ n caracol marino
wholly (houl-U )
adv totalmente ( )
winner 311 writing-pad

winner "/-no n vencedor m ( ) worker (


u 6o- ko
)
n obrero m
winning "/- ning adj ganador; win- (
)
working ( 00 -king n funcionamiento
)

nings pi ganancias fpl m


winter u in-to n inviemo ( )
m ;
- workman ( "od/r-mon )
n (pi -men)
sports deportes de inviemo obrero m
wipe u aip) venjugar
(
works u 6okss pi fabrica f
( )

wire u ai 6 ) n alambre
(
m workshop "do/r-Jop n taller m (
)

wireless "a/"-loss ) n radio f (


world u oold n mundo m - war
( ) ;

wisdom (
"/s-dom )
n sabiduria / guerra mundial
u u
wise ais adj sabio
( )
world-famous 66ld-/e/-m6ss adj de ( )

wish u iJ) v desear n deseo


( ;
m fama mundial
witch u ich) n bruja /
(
world-wide "dd/d- u aid adj mundial ( )

with u id prep con de


( ) ; worm u 6om n gusano ( )
m
'withdraw u 6-droo) v retirar (
i worn (
u
adj (pp wear) gastado
oon )

within u i-d/>7) prep dentro de; adv


(
worn-out u oon-aof adj gastado ( )

de dentro worried ( "a-rid adj inquieto )

without u -daut) prep sin (


i worry "a-ri v inquietarse n preocu-
( ) ;

witness u it- noss n testigo ( )


m pacion /, inquietud /
u
wits( itss) p/razon/ worse u 6oss adj peor adv peor
( ) ;

witty adj chistoso


( ti worship "dd-Jip v venerar n culto
( ) ;

wolf ulf
(
u
n (pi wolves) lobo ) m m
woman "u-mon n (pi women) mujer (
)
worst "oosst adj pesimo adv peor
( ) ;

f worsted "u-sstid n estambre m/f ( )

womb (
U
uum n matriz f )
worth u ooz n valor (
#
be ~ *va- )
m ;

won (
u
pp win) an )
v (p, ler * be worth-while *valer la pena
;

wonder "an-do n milagro asom- ( )


m ;
worthless "doz-loss adj sin valor ( )

bro/n; vpreguntarse worthy of "dd-di ov digno de (


)

U
wonderful "an-do-fol adj estupendo, ( )
would (
ud v (p will) *soler
)

maravilloso ;
delicioso wound 1
(
U
uund n herida /; v ofen- )

wood (
U
ud ) n madera /; bosque m der, *herir
wood-carving ("ud-kaa-ving n )
talla f wound 2 (
U
aund )
v (p, pp wind)
wooded adj selvoso ( "ty-did )
wrap (raep v *envolver )

wooden u u-6 on adj


de madera ( ) ;
~ wreck (rek n pecio m v *destruir ) ;

shoe zueco m wrench (rench n Have /; tiron m v ) ;

woodland (
u ud-\ond
)
n arbolado m dislocar
wool U ul ( )
72 lana /; darning ~ hilo wrinkle n armga f (ring- kol )

de zurcir wrist n muneca f


(risst)

woollen ( "L/-lon adj de lana ) wrist-watch (risst 0 och n reloj de


-
)

word u 6od n palabra f


( ) pulsera
wore u oo v (p wear)
( ) ‘write (rait) vescribir; in writing
work u ook n obra /; trabajo
( ) m ;
v por escrito - down anotar ;

trabajar; funcionar; working day writer (ra/-to n escritor ) m


dia de trabajo; - of art obra de ar- writing-pad (rai- ting-paed n bloque )

te; - permit permiso de trabajo m ; bloc mMe


)

writing-paper 312 zoology

writing-paper (ra/'-ting-pei-po n papel )


yoke (youk) n yugo m
de escribir yolk (youk) n yema f
written (r/-ton adj (pp write) por es-
) you (yuu )
pron tu ; a ti ;
usted ; a us-
crito ted ;
vosotros ;
os ;
ustedes
wrong (rong adj impropio, erroneo;
) young (yang adj joven )

n mal m v agraviar * be ~ no Ve-


; ;
your (yoo adj de usted ) ; tu ;
vuestro,
rier razon tuyos
wrote (rout )
v (p write) yourself (yoo-sself) pron te; tu mis-
mo usted mismo
;

yourselves (yoo -sselvs) pron se; voso-


x tros
youth
mismos ustedes mismos
(yuuz n juventud /; - hostel
;

albergue para jovenes


Xmas (kriss-mdss Navidad /
X-ray (e/rss-rei )
n radiografia /; v ra-
diografiar
z

Y zeal (siil )
n celo m
zealous (se-loss adj celoso )

zebra (s/V-bro n cebra f )

yacht (yot) n yate m zenith (se-niz n cenit apogeo )


m ; m
yacht-club (/of-klab n club de yates )
zero (si6 - rou n (pi -s) cero )
m
yachting (yo-ting n deporte de vela )
zest (sesst n energia f )

yard (yaad n corral


)
m zinc (singk n cine m )

yarn (yaan n hilo )


m zip (sip ) n cremallera /; - code Am
yawn (yoon )
v bostezar codigo postal
year(yi 6
)
n ano m zipper (
s/-po )
n cierre relampago
yearly (// d -li adj anual )
zodiac (sory-di-aek n zodiaco m )

yeast (yiisst n levadura /


)
zone (soun )
n zona f region f ;

yell (vel v gritar n grito


) ;
m zoo (suu n )
(pi -s) jardin zoologico
yellow (ye-lou ) adj amarillo zoology (sou-o-ld-d3i n zoologia f
)

yes(yess) si

yesterday (ye-ssto-di adv ayer )

yet (yet adv aun conj pero, sin em-


) ;

bargo
yield (yiild v producir; ceder
)
Lexico gastronomico

Comidas

almond almendra se sirveflameado como postre


anchovy anchoa — beans judias blancas en salsa
angel food cake pastel confeccio- de tomates
nado con clara de huevo ~ potato patata sin pelar coci-
angels on horseback ostras en- da al horno
vueltas en tocino, asadas y ser- Bakewell tart pastel de almendras
vidas en pan tostado con mermelada de frambuesas
appetizer entremes baloney especie de mortadela
apple manzana banana platano
~ charlotte pastel de compota ~ split dos mitades de platano
de manzanas y pan rallado servidas con helado y nueces,
— dumpling pastel de manza- rociadas con almibar o crema
nas de chocolate
~ sauce pure de manzanas barbecue 1) came picada de terne-
apricot albaricoque ra en una salsa a base de toma-
Arbroath smoky robalo ahumado tes, servida en un panecillo 2)
artichoke alcachofa comida al aire libre
asparagus esparrago ~ sauce salsa de tomates muy
~ tip punta de esparrago picante
aspic (en) gelatina barbecued asado a la parrilla con
assorted variado carbon de lena
aubergine berenjena basil albahaca
avocado (pear) aguacate bass lubina (pescado)
bacon tocino bean judia, haba, frijol
~ and eggs huevos con tocino beef carne de ternera
bagel panecillo en forma de co- ~ olive rollo de carne de ter-
rona nera
baked al homo beefburger bistec de carne picada,
~ Alaska helado cubierto con asado y a veces servido en un
merengue, dorado en el horno; panecillo
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beet, beetrootremolacha picadas que se frien. mezcladas


bilberry arandano a veces con trozos de carne de
bill cuenta ternera (especie de tortilla)
~ of fare lista de platos bun 1) panecillo dulce confeccio-
biscuit 1) galleta (GB) 2) paneci- nado con frutas secas 2) especie
llo (US) de panecillo (US)
black pudding morcilla butter mantequilla
blackberry zarzamora buttered con mantequilla
blackcurrant grosella negra cabbage col, repollo
bloater arenque salado, ahumado Caesar salad ensalada verde con
blood sausage morcilla ajo. anchoas, cuscurro y queso
blueberry arandano rallado
boiled hervido cake pastel, torta
Bologna (sausage) especie de cakes galletas, pastelillos
mortadela calf ternera
bone hueso Canadian bacon lomo de cerdo
boned deshuesado ahumado que se corta en lon-
Boston baked beans judias blan- chas finas
cas con tocino y melaza cantaloupe melon
Boston cream pie torta rellena de caper alcaparra
nata en capas superpuestas, capercaillie, capercailzie urogallo
cubierta de chocolate grande
brains sesos caramel caramelo
braised asado carp carpa
bramble pudding pudin de zarza- carrot zanahoria
moras (a menudo con manza- cashew anacardo
nas) casserole cacerola
braunschweiger salchichon de hi- catfish siluro (pescado)
gado ahumado catsup salsa de tomate
bread pan cauliflower coliflor
breaded empanado celery apio
breakfast desayuno cereal cereal
bream brema (pescado) hot ~ gachas
breast pecho, pechuga Chateaubriand solomillo de ter-
brisket pecho nera
broad bean haba check cuenta
broth caldo Oieddar (cheese) queso de textura
brown Betty especie de compota firme y de sabor ligeramente
de manzanas, con especias y acido
cubierta de pan rallado cheese queso
brunch comida que reemplaza el board bandeja de quesos
desayuno y el almuerzo — cake pastel de queso doble
brussels sprout col de Bruselas crema, ligeramente azucarado
bubble and squeak patatas y coles cheeseburger bistec de came pica-
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da, asado con una loncha de compote compota


queso, servido en un panecillo condiment condimento
chef s salad ensalada de jamon, cooked cocido
polio, huevos cocidos, tomates, cookie galleta
lechuga y queso corn 1) trigo (GB) 2) maiz (US)
cherry cereza — on the cob mazorca de maiz
chestnut castana cornflakes copos de maiz
chicken polio corned beef carne de ternera sazo-
chicory ) endibia (GB) 2)escaro-
1 nada
la. achicoria (US) cottage cheese requeson
chili pepper chile, aji cottage pie carne picada que se
chips 1) patatas fritas (GB) 2) cuece con cebollas y se cubre
chips (US) con pure de patatas
chitt(er)lings tripas de cerdo course plato
chive cebolleta cover charge precio del cubierto
choice eleccion. surtido crab cangrejo de mar
chop costilla cracker galletita salada
— suey plato hecho con carne cranberry arandano agrio
picada de cerdo o de polio, ~ sauce mermelada de aranda-
arroz y legumbres nos agrios
chopped picado crawfish, crayfish 1) cangrejo de
chowder sopa espesa a base de rio 2) langosta (GB) 3) langos-
mariscos tino (US)
Christmas pudding pudin ingles cream 1) nata 2) crema (sopa) 3)
hecho con frutas secas, a veces crema (postre)
flameado. muy nutritivo y que ~ cheese queso doble crema
se sirve en Navidad ~ puff pastelillo con nata
chutney condimento indio muy creamed potatoes patatas cortadas
sazonado. con sabor agridulce en forma de dados en salsa
cinnamon canela blanca
clam almeja creole plato muy condimentado
club sandwich bocadillo doble con con tomates, pimientos y cebo-
tocino. polio, tomates. lechuga y llas; suele servirse con arroz
mayonesa bianco
cobbler compota de frutas cubier- cress berro
ta con una capa de pasta crisps patatas a la inglesa, chips
cock-a-leekie soup sopa de polio y croquette croqueta
puerros crumpet especie de panecillo
coconut coco redondo. asado y untado de
icod bacalao mantequilla
Colchester oyster ostra inglesa cucumber pepino
muy afamada Cumberland ham jamon ahuma-
cold cuts/meat fiambres do, muy conocido
coleslaw ensalada de col Cumberland sauce jalea de grose-
liassazonada de vino, jugo de nas, cubierta con una capa de
naranja y especias azucar negra y mantequilla
cupcake pastelillo, hojaldre eclair pastelillo relleno de crema
cured salado y ahumado de chocolate o de cafe
currant 1) pasa de Corinto 2) eel anguila
grosella egg huevo
curried con curry boiled — pasado por agua
custard 1) crema 2) flan fried ~ frito
cutlet 1) chuleta 2) escalope 3) hard-boiled duro ~
fina lonja de carne poached —
escalfado
dab lenguado scrambled —
revuelto
Danish pastry pastelillos hojaldra- soft-boiled ~ poco pasado por
dos agua
date datil eggplant berenjena
Derby cheese queso blando pi- endive 1) escarola, achicoria (GB)
cante, de color amarillo claro 2) endibia (US)
dessert postre entrecote solomo de ternera
devilled con alino muy fuerte entree 1) entrada (GB) 2) plato
devil’s food cake torta de choco- principal (US)
late muy nutritiva fennel hinojo
devils on horseback ciruelas pasas fig higo
cocidas en vino tinto, rellenas filet mignon solomillo
de almendras y anchoas. en- fillet filete de came o de pescado
vueltas en tocino, asadas y ser- finnan haddock robalo ahumado
vidas en una tostada fish pescado
Devonshire cream crema doble — and chipsfiletes de pescado y
muy espesa patatas fritas
diced cortado en daditos — cake albondigas, galleta de
diet food alimento dietetico pescado y patatas
dill eneldo flan tartade frutas
dinner cena flapjack hojuela espesa
dish plato flounder fleso (pescado)
donut, doughnut bunuelo en for- forcemeat relleno, picadillo
ma de anillo, rosquilla fowl ave
double cream doble crema, nata frankfurter salchicha de Francfort
Dover sole lenguado de v Dover, French bean judia verde
muy afamado French bread pan frances
dressing 1) salsa para ensalada 2) French dressing 1) vinagreta (GB)
relleno para aves (US) 2) salsa cremosa de ensalada
Dublin Bay prawn langostino con salsa de tomates (US)
duck pato french fries patatas fritas
duckling anadon French toast rebanada de pan.
dumpling albondiga de pasta mojada en huevos batidos, frita
Dutch apple pie tarta de manza- en una sart£n y servida con
mermelada o azucar — and eggs huevos con jamon
fresh fresco hamburger hamburguesa
fried frito. asado hare liebre
fritter bunuelo haricot bean alubia blanca
frogs' legs ancas de rana hash 1) carne picada 2) picadillo
frosting capa de azucar garrapina- de carne de teinera cubierto con
do patatas y legumbres
fruit fruta hazelnut avellana
fry fritura heart corazon
galantine trozos de carne y pica- herb hierba aromatica
dillo cocidos en gelatina herring arenque
game caza home-made de confection casera
gammon jamon ahumado hominy grits crema espesa de hari-
garfish anguila de mar na de maiz, especie de polenta
garlic ajo honey miel
garnish aderezo ~ dew melon tipo de melon
gherkin pepinillo cuya carne es de color verde
giblets menudillos de ave amarillento
ginger jengibre hors-d’oeuvre entremeses
goose ganso horse-radish rabano picante
~ berry grosella espinosa hot 1 ) caliente 2) con especias
grape uva ~ cross bun bollito con pasas
~ fruit pomelo, toronja (que se come durante la Cuares-
grated rallado ma)
gravy jugo de carne, salsa ~ dog salchicha caliente en un
grayling pescado de la familla del panecillo
salmon huckleberry' especie de arandano
green bean judia verde hush puppy bunuelo a base de
green pepper pimiento verde harina de maiz
green salad ensalada verde ice-cream helado
greens verduras iced helado
grilled asado a la parrilla icing capa de azucar garrapinado
|grilse salmon joven Idaho baked potato patata sin pe-
grouse urogallo lar cocida al homo
gumbo 1) legumbre de origen afri- Irish stew guisado de cordero con
cano 2) plato criollo a base cebollas y patatas
de okra con came o pescado y
, Italian dressing vinagreta
tomates jam confitura
haddock robalo jellied en gelatina
haggis panza de cordero rellena de Jell-O postre a la gelatina
copos de avena jelly gelatina o jalea de frutas
hake merluza Jerusalem artichoke aguaturma
half mitad, semi John Dory especie de dorada
iham jamon jugged hare estofado de liebre
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juice jugo, zumo u otros sabores


juniper berry baya de enebro marrow tuetano
junket leche cuajada azucarada ~ bone hueso con tuetano
kale col rizada marshmallow dulce de malvavisco
kedgeree migajas de pescado ade- marzipan mazapan
rezadas con arroz. huevos y mashed potatoes pure de patatas
mantequilla mayonnaise mayonesa
ketchup salsa de tomates meal comida
kidney rinon meat carne
kipper arenque ahumado — ball albondiga de carne
lamb cordero — loaf carne picada preparada
Lancashire hot pot guisado de en forma de un pan y que se
chuletas y rinones de cordero, cuece al horno
con patatas y cebollas medium (done) a punto
larded mechado melted derretido
lean magro Melton Mowbray pie especie de
leek puerro empanada de carne
leg pierna, muslo, corvejon menu lista de platos
lemon limon meringue merengue
~ sole especie de platija milk leche
lentil lenteja mince picadillo
lettuce lechuga, ensalada verde ~ pie tarta defrutas confitadas
lima bean haba grande cortadas en daditos, con manza-
lime lima (limon verde) nas y especias (con o sin carne)
liver higado minced picado
loaf pan, hogaza — meat carne picada
lobster bogavante mint menta
loinlomo mixed mezclado, surtido
Long Island duck pato de Long — grill brocheta de came
Island, muy afamado molasses melaza
low-calorie pobre en calorias morel morilla
lox salmon ahumado mousse postre de nata aromati-
lunch almuerzo zada
macaroni macarrones mulberry mora
macaroon macarron (almendra- mullet mujol (pescado)
do) mulligatawny soup sopa de polio
mackerel caballa muy picante de origen indio
maize maiz mushroom champinon
mandarin mandarina muskniclon tipo de melon
maple syrup jarabe de arce mussel mejillon
marinade escabeche mustard mostaza
marinated en escabeche mutton carnero
marjoram mejorana noodle tall arm
marmalade mermelada de naranja nut nuez
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oatmeal (porrdige) gachas de ave- pigeon pichon
na pike lucio
oil aceite pineapple pina
okra fruto del gumbo utdizado plaice platija. acedia
generalmente para espesar las plain natural
sopas y guisados plate plato
olive aceituna plum ciruela. ciruela pasa
omelet tortilla — pudding pudin ingles hecho
onion cebolla con frutas secas. a veces flamea-
orange naranja do. muv nutritivo y que se sirve
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ox tongue lengua de buey en Navidad
1

oxtail cola de buey (sopa) poached escalfado


oyster ostra popcorn palomitas de maiz
l
pancake hojuela espesa. torta de popover panecillo esponjoso coci-
sarten do en el homo
paprika pimiento pork cerdo
Parmesan (cheese) queso parme- porridge gachas
sano porterhouse steak lonja espesa de
parsley perejil solomillo de res
parsnip chirivia pot roast carne de ternera asada y
partridge perdiz legumbres
pastry pastel, pastelillo potato patata, papa
pasty empanadilla de carne ~ chips 1) patatas fritas (GB)
pea guisante 2) chips (US)
peach melocoton — in its jacket patata sin pelar
peanut cacahuete. mani potted shrimps mantequilla sazo-
~ butter manteca de cacahuete nada. derretida y enfriada. ser-
pear pera vida con camarones
pearl barley cebada perlada poultry ave de corral
pepper pimienta prawn camaron grande
peppermint menta prune ciruela seca
perch perca ptarmigan perdiz blanca
persimmon caqui pudding pudin blando o consis-
pheasant faisan tente hecho con harina. relleno
pickerel lucio pequeno (pescado) de carne. pescado. legumbres o
pickle 1) legumbre o fruta en vi- frutas
nagre 2) pepinillo (US) pumpernickel pan hecho con hari-
pickled conservado en salmuera o na gruesa de centeno
vinagre pumpkin calabaza
pie torta a menudo cubierta con quail codorniz
una capa de pasta, rellena de quince membrillo
carne. legumbres, frutas o cre- rabbit conejo
ma inglesa radish rabano
pig cerdo rainbow trout trucha arco iris
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lisin pasa ~ dressing salsa para ensalada
rare poco hecho salmon salmon
raspberry frambuesa ~ trout trucha asalmonada
raw crudo salt(ed) sal(ado)
red mullet salmonete sandwich bocadillo. emparedado
red (sweet) pepper pimiento mo- sardine sardina
rron sauce salsa
redcurrant grosella roja sauerkraut col fermentada
relish condimento hecho con tro- sausage salchicha
citos de legumbres y vinagre saute(ed) salteado
rhubarb ruibarbo scallop 1) venera 2) escalope de
(de ternera)
rib (of beef) costilla ternera
rib-eye steak solomillo scampi langostino
rice arroz scone panecillo tierno hecho con
rissole croqueta de pescado o harina de avena o cebada
carne Scotch broth caldo a base de carne
river trout trucha de rio de carnero o de buey y legum-
roast(ed) asado bres
Rock Cornish hen polio tomatero Scotch woodcock pan tostado con
roe huevos de pescado huevos revueltos y crema de an-
roll panecillo choas
rollmop herring filete de arenque sea bass robalo, lubina
escabechado con vino bianco, sea kale col marina
enrollado con un pepinillo en seafood mariscos y peces marinos
medio (in) season (en su) epoca (estacion
round steak filete de pierna de ter- del ano)
nera seasoning condimento, sazon
Rubens sandwich carne de ternera service servicio
en pan tostado, con col fermen- ~ charge importe que se paga
tada, queso suizo y salsa para por el servicio
ensalada; se sirve caliente ~ (not) included servicio (no)
rump steak filete de lomo de ter- incluido
nera set menu menu fijo
rusk rebanadas tostadas de pan de shad alosa, sabalo
molde shallot chalote
rye bread pan de centeno shellfish marisco
saddle cuarto trasero sherbet sorbete
saffron azafran shoulder espalda
sage salvia shredded wheat hojuelas de trigo
salad ensalada en croquetas (se sirven en el
~ bar surtido de ensaladas desayuno)
— cream salsa cremosa para shrimp camaron, gamba
ensalada, ligeramente azuca- silverside (of heel) codillo (de ter-
rada nera)
sirloin steak bistec del solomillo
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supper comida ligera de la noche,


X
skewer brocheta cena
slice loncha, rodaja swede naba de Suecia
sliced cortado en lonchas sweet 1) dulce 2) postre
sloppy Joe carne picada de ternera ~ corn maiz bianco
con una salsa picante de toma- ~ potato patata dulce
tes, se sirve en un panecillo sweetbread lechecillas
smelt eperlano Swiss cheese queso suizo (Em-
smoked ahumado menthal)
snack comida ligera Swiss roll bizcocho enrollado y
sole lenguado relleno de mermelada
soup sopa. crema Swiss steak lonja de ternera asada
sour agrio con legumbres y especias
soused herring arenque conserva- T-bone steak bistec y filete de ter-
do en vinagre y especias nera separados por un hueso en
spaghetti espaguetis forma de T
spare rib costilla de cerdo casi table d’hote menu fijo
descarnada tangerine especie de mandarina
spice especia tarragon estragon
spinach espinaca tart tarta de frutas
spiny lobster langosta tenderloin filete de carne
(on a) spit (en un) espeton Thousand Island dressing salsa
sponge cake bizcocho ligero y para ensalada, sazonada. hecha
esponjoso de mayonesa y pimientos
sprat arenque pequeno, sardineta thyme tomillo
squash calabaza toad-in-the-hole carne de ternera
starter entrada (o salchicha) cubierta de pasta y
steak and kidney pie empanada de cocida al horno
carne de ternera y rinones toast pan tostado, tostada
steamed cocido al vapor toasted tostado
stew guisado — cheese pan tostado con que-
Stilton (cheese) queso ingles so derretido
afamado (bianco o con mohos tomato tomate
azules) tongue lengua
strawberry fresa toumedos bistec espeso del filete
string bean judia verde (ternera)
stuffed relleno treacle melaza
stuffing (el) relleno trifle pastel con jerez o aguar-
suck(l)ing pig lechon diente, hecho con almendras,
sugar azucar mermelada y crema batida o
sugarless sin azucar natillas y crema de vainilla
sundae copa de helado con frutas, tripe tripas, callos
nueces, nata batida y a veces trout trucha
jarabe truffle trufa
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tuna, tunny atun liente
turbot rodaballo, rombo walnut nuez
turkey pavo water ice sorbete
turnip nabo watercress berro de agua
turnover pastelillo relleno de com- watermelon sandia
pota o mermelada well-done bastante hecho
turtle tortuga Welsh rabbit/rarebit queso derre-
underdone poco hecho tido sobre una tostada
vanilla vainilla whelk buccino (molusco)
veal ternera whipped cream nata batida
— bird pulpeta de ternera whitebait boqueron
vegetable legumbre Wiener schnitzel escalope de ter-
~ marrow calabacin nera empanado
venison caza. corzo wine list lista de vinos
vichyssoise sopa fria preparada woodcock becada
con puerros. patatas y crema Worcestershire sauce condimento
vinegar vinagre liquido picante a base de vi-
Virginia baked ham jamon cocido nagre. soja y ajo
al horno, adornado con clavos yoghurt yogur
de especia, rebanadas de pina y York ham jamon de York (ahuma-
cerezas; se le bana con el jugo do)
de las frutas Yorkshire pudding especie de pas-
vol-au-vent pastel de hojaldre re- ta de hojuelas que se sirve con el
lleno de salsa con crema. trozos rosbif
de carne y champinones zucchini calabacin
wafer barquillo zwieback rebanadas tostadas de
waffle especie de barquillo ca- pan de molde

Bebidas

ale cerveza negra, ligeramente mild — negra de barril. bastante


azucarada, fermentada a eleva- fuerte
da temperatura pale ~ dorada de botella
bitter ~ negra, amarga y mas angostura esencia aromatica
bien pesada amarga que se anade a los coc-
brown ~ negra de botella, lige- teles
ramente azucarada applejack aguardiente de manza-
light ~ dorada de botella nas
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Athol Brose bebida escocesa he- white ~ con leche, cortado


cha con whisky, miel, agua y a cordial licor estimulante y dige-
veces copos de avena stivo
Bacardi cocktail coctel de ron con cream nata
ginebra, jarabe de granadina y cup bebida refrescante a base de
jugo de limon vino helado, sifon, un espirituo-
barley water bebida refrescante a so y adornada con una raja de
base de cebada y aromatizada naranja. de limon o de pepino
con limon daiquiri coctel de ron con jugo de
barley wine cerveza negra muy limon y de pina
alcoholizada double doble portion
beer cerveza Drambuie licor a base de whisky y
bottled ~ de botella miel
draft, draught ~ de barril dry martini 1) vermu seco (GB) 2)
bittersaperitivos y digestivos a coctel de ginebra con algo de
base de raices. corteza o hierbas vermu seco (US)
black velvet champan mezclado egg-nog bebida de ron u otro licor
con stout (acompana con fre- fuerte con yemas de huevos
cuencia las ostras) batidas y azucar
bloody Mary vodka, jugo de to- gin ginebra
mate y especias gin and it mezcla de ginebra y
bourbon whisky americano, a base vermu italiano
de maiz mezcla de ginebra, jugo de
gin-fizz
brandy 1) denomination generica limon, sifon y azucar
de los aguardientes de uvas y ginger ale bebida sin alcohol,
otras frutas 2) conac perfumada con extracto de
— Alexander mezcla de aguar- jengibre
diente, crema de cacao y nata ginger beer bebida ligeramente
British wines vino fermentado en alcoholica, a base de jengibre
Gran Bretana, fabricado a base y azucar
de uvas o jugo de uvas importa- grasshopper mezcla de crema de
dos menta. crema de cacao y nata
cherry brandy licor de cerezas Guinness (stout) cerveza negra,
cider sidra con gusto muy pronunciado y
~ cup mezcla de sidra. espe- algo dulce, con mucha malta y
cias. azucar y hielo lupulo
claret vino tinto de Burdeos half pint aproximadamente 3 deci-
cobbler long drink helado a base litros
de frutas. al que se anade vino o highball whisky o aguardiente di-
licor luido con agua, soda o ginger ale
coffee cafe iced helado
~ with cream con nata Irish coffee cafe con azucar y
black ~solo whisky irlandes, cubierto con
caffeine-free ~
descafeinado nata batida (Chantilly)
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Irish Mist licor irlandes a base de jarabe de granadina y ginebra
whisky y miel pint aproximadamente 6 deci-
Irish whiskey whisky irlandes me- litros
nos aspero que el whisky esco- port (wine) (vino de) Oporto
ces (scotch); ademas de cebada porter cerveza negra y amarga
contiene centeno, avena y trigo punch ponche
juice jugo, zumo quart 1.14 litro (US 0,95 litro)
lager cervezadorada ligera root beer bebida edulcorada efer-
lemon squash zumo de limon vescente. aromatizada con hier-
lemonade limonada bas y raices
lime juice zumo de lima (limon rum ron
verde) rye (whiskey) whisky de centeno,
liqueur licor, poscafe mas pesado y mas aspero que el
liquor aguardiente bourbon
long drink licor diluido en agua o scotch (whisky) whisky escoces,
tonica y servido con cubitos de mezcla de whisky de trigo y de
hielo whisky de cebada
madeira vino de Madera screwdriver vodka y zumo de na-
Manhattan whisky americano, ranja
vermu y angostura shandy bitter ale mezclada con
milk leche zumo de limon o con una ginger
— shake batido beer
mineral water agua mineral sherry jerez
mulled wine vino caliente con es- short drink todo licor no diluido,
pecias puro
neat bebida pura, sola, sin hielo y shot dosis de cualquier licor espi-
sin agua rituoso
old-fashioned whisky, angostura , sloe gin-fizz licor de endrina con
cerezas con marrasquino y azu- sifon y zumo de limon
car soda water agua gaseosa
on the rocks con cubitos de hielo soft drink bebida sin alcohol
Ovaltine Ovomaltina spirits aguardientes
Pimm’s cup(s) bebida alcoholica stinger conac y crema de menta
compuesta por alguno de los si- stout cerveza negra con mucho
guientes licores; se mezcla con lupulo y alcohol
zumo de fruta y algunas veces straight alcohol que se bebe seco,
con agua de Seitz sin mezcla
— No. 1 a base de ginebra tea te
~ No. 2 a base de whisky toddy ponche hecho de ron, agua,
~ No. 3 a base de ron limdn y azucar
~ No. 4 a base de aguardiente Tom Collins ginebra, zumo de
pink champagne champan rosado limon, sifon y azucar
pink lady mezcla de clara de hue- tonic (water) (agua) tonica, agua
vo, Calvados, zumo de limon. gaseosa, a base de quinina
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vermouth vermu dry~ seco
water agua red~ tinto
wflisky sour whisky, zumo de rose~ clarete, rosado
limon, azucar y sifon ~
sparkling espumoso
wine vino sweet~ dulce (de postre)
dessert ~ de postre white~ bianco
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Mini-gramatica

El articulo
El articulo determinado (el, la, los, las) tiene una sola forma: the.

the room, the rooms el cuarto, los cuartos


the end of the month el fin del mes

El articulo indeterminado (un, una, unos, unas) tiene dos formas: a se usa cuando
precede a sonidos consonantes; an antes de sonidos vocales.
a coat un abrigo an umbrella un paraguas an hour una hora

Plurales
El plural de la mayor parte de los nombres se forma anadiendo ~(e)s al singular. Segiin
el sonido final del singular, el plural se pronuncia -ss o -so -is (que forma una silaba
extra).
cup — cups (taza — tazas) dress — dresses (vestido — vestidos)
Los plurales siguientes son irregulares:
man — men (hombre/s) foot— feet (pie/s)
woman — women (mujer/es) tooth— teeth (diente/s)
child — children (nino/s) mouse — mice (ratones/es)

El posesivo
1. Si el poseedor es una persona: los nombres en singular y los plurales que no terminan
en -s afiaden !s.

the boy’s room el cuarto del muchacho


the children's clothes los vestidos de los ninos

Los nombres terminados en -s (incluyendo la mayoria de los plurales), anaden sola-


mente el apostrofe (’).
the boys’ room el cuarto de los muchachos
2. Si el poseedor no es una persona: se emplea la preposicion of.

the key of the door la Have de la puerta

Adjetivos
Los adjetivos preceden normalmente al nombre.
a large brown suitcase una maleta marron grande
El comparative y el superlativo de los adjetivos se pueden formar de dos maneras:
1. Los adjetivos monosilabos y muchos adjetivos bisilabos anaden -(e)r y -(e)st.

small (pequeho)— smaller — smallest


busy (ocupado) — busier — busiest
2. Los adjetivos de tres silabas o mas y algunos adjetivos de dos silabas (los que termi-
nan en -ful o -less, por ejemplo) no sufren inflexion y forman los comparativos y super-
lativos con las palabras more y most.
expensive (caro) — more expensive — most expensive
careful (cuidadoso) — more careful — most careful
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Notense los siguientes comparativos irregulares:
good (bueno) — better — best
bad (malo) — worse — worst
little (poco) — less — least
much/many (mucho) — more — most
Pronombres
Sujeto Objeto Posesivo
(dir./indir.) 1 2

Singular
1? persona I me my mine
2? persona you you your yours
3? persona (m) he him his his
(0 she her her hers
(") it it its
-
Plural
1? persona we us our ours
2? persona you you vour yours
3? persona they they their theirs

Nota: en ingles' you es tanto singular como plural. No existe la distincion como en
espanol entre «tu» y «usted».
El caso acusativo se usa tambien para el complemento indirecto y antes de las preposi-
ciones.
Give it to me. Damelo.
He came with us. £l vino con nosotros.
La forma 1 del posesivo se usa antes del nombre, la forma 2 se usa sola.
Where’s my key? ^Donde esta mi Have?
That’s not mine. Esa no es rma.

Verbos
La misma forma que el infinitivo para todas las personas excepto la 3? persona dei
forma anadiendo ~(e)s al infinitivo.
singular, esta se

to love to come to go
amar venir ir

I love come go
you love come go
he/she loves comes goes
we love come go
they love come go

Los negativos se forman empleando el verbo auxiliar do/does + not + infinitivo.


We do not (don’t) like this hotel. No nos gusta este hotel.
She does not (doesn’t) smoke. Ella no fuma.
Los interrogativos se forman empleando el verbo auxiliar do+ pronombre + infinitivo.
Do you like it? ^Te gusta?
Does he live here? ^Vive aqui?
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Verbos irregulares
En la siguiente lista damos los verbos irregulares ingleses. Los verbos compuestos
o los que llevan un prefijo se conjugan como los verbos simples, por ej. mistake
:

y overdrive se conjugan como take y drive.

Infinitivo Pret. indefinido Participio pasado

arise arose arisen levant arse


awake awoke awoken despertarse
be was been ser, estar
bear bore borne sopotar
beat beat beaten batir
become became become llegar a ser
begin began begun comenzar
bend bent bent doblar
bet bet bet apostar
bid bade/bid bidden/bid pedir
bind bound bound atar
bite bit bitten morder
bleed bled bled sangrar
blow blew blown soplar
break broke broken romper
breed bred bred criar
bring brought brought truer
build built built construir
burn burnt/burned burnt/burned quemar
burst burst burst reven tar
buy bought bought comprar
can* could — poder
cast cast cast arrojar
catch caught caught coger
choose chose chosen escoger
cling clung clung adherirse
clothe clothed/clad clothdd/clad vestir
come came come venir
cost cost cost costar
creep crept crept arrastrar
cut cut cut cortar
deal dealt dealt distribuir
dig dug dug cavar
do (he does) did done hacer
draw drew drawn dibujar
dream dreamt/dreamed dreamt /dreamed sonar
drink drank drunk beber
drive drove driven conducir
dwell dwelt dwelt luibitar
eat ate eaten comer
fall fell fallen caer

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feed fed fed alimentar
feel felt felt sentir
fight fought fought luchar
find found found encontrar
flee fled fled huir
fling flung flung lanzar
fly flew flown volar
forsake forsook forsaken renunciar
freeze froze frozen helar
get got got obtener
give gave given dar
go went gone ir

grind ground ground moler


grow grew grown crecer
hang hung hung colgar
have had had tener
hear heard heard oir
hew hewed hewed /hewn cortar
hide hip hidden esconder
hit hit hit golpear
hold held held sostener
hurt hurt hurt herir
keep kept kept guardar
kneel knelt knelt arrodillarse
knit knitted/knit knitted/knit juntar
know knew known saber
lay laid laid acostar
lead led led dirigir
lean leant/leaned leant/leaned apoyarse
leap leapt /leaped leapt/leaped saltar
learn learnt/learned learnt /learned aprender
leave left left marcharse
lend lent lent prestar
let let let perm it ir
lie lay lain acostarse
light lit/lighted lit/lighted encender
lose lost lost perder
make made made hacer
may* might — poder
mean meant meant significar
meet met met encontrar (personas)
mow mowed mowed/mown segar
must* — — tener que
ought (to)* — — deber
pay paid paid pagar
put put put poner
read read read leer
rid rid rid desembarazar
ride rode ridden cabalgar

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ring rang rung sonar
rise rose risen ascender
run ran run correr
saw sawed sawn aserrar
say said said decir
see saw seen ver
seek sought sought buscar
sell sold sold vender
send sent sent enviar
set set set poner
sew sewed sewed /sewn coser
shake shook shaken agitar
shall* should — deber
shed shed shed desprenderse
shine shone shone brillar
shoot shot shot tirar
show showed shown mostrar
shrink shrank shrunk encogerse
shut shut shut cerrar
sing sang sung cantar
sink sank sunk hundir
sit sat sat sentarse
sleep slept slept dormir
slide slid slid resbalar
sling slung slung lanzar
slink slunk slunk escabullirse
slit slit slit rajar
smell smelled/smelt smelled/smelt oler
sow sowed sown /so wed sembrar
speak spoke spoken hablar
speed sped /speeded sped/speeded apresurarse
spell spelt/spelled spelt/spelled deletrear
spend spent spent gastar
spill spilt/spilled spilt/spilled derraniar
spin spun spun girar
spit spat spat escupir
split split split rajar
spoil spoilt/spoiled spoilt/spoiled estropear
spread spread spread extender
spring sprang sprung saltar
stand stood stood estar de pie
steal stole stolen robar
stick stuck stuck hundir
sting stung stung picar
stink stank/stunk stunk apestar
strew strewed strewed/strewn esparcir
stride strode stridden andar a pasos largos
strike struck struck/stricken golpear
string strung strung alar

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strive strove striven esforzarse
swear swore sworn jurar
sweep swept swept barrer
swell swelled swollen hinchar
swim swam swum nadar
swing swung swung balancearse
take took taken tomar
teach taught taught ensehar
tear tore torn desgarrar
tell told told decir
think thought thought pensar
throw threw thrown arrojar
thrust thrust thrust impeler
tread trod trodden pisotear
wake woke/waked woken/waked despertar
wear wore worn llevar puesto
weave wove woven tejer
weep wept wept llorar
will* would — querer
win won won ganar
wind wound wound enrol la r
wring wrung wrung torcer
write wrote written escribir

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Abreviaturas inglesas

AA Automobile Association Asociacion Automovilistica


AAA American Automobile Asociacion Automovilistica
Association de los Estados Unidos
ABC American Broadcasting Sociedad Privada de Radio-
Company difusion y Television
(EE.UU.)
A.D. anno Domini ano de Cristo
Am. America; American America americano
;

a.m. ante meridiem de la maiiana


( before noon ) (de 00.00 a 12.00 h.)
Amtrak American railroad Sociedad Privada de Com-
corporation panias de Ferrocarriles
Americanos
AT &T American Telephone and Compania Americana de
Telegraph Company Telefonos y Telegrafos
Ave. avenue avenida
BBC British Broadcasting Sociedad Britanica de Radio-
Corporation difusion y Television
B.C. before Christ antes de Cristo
bldg. building edificio
Blvd. boulevard bulevar
B.R. British Rail Ferrocarriles Britanicos
Brit. Britain ; British Gran Bretana; britanico
Bros. brothers hermanos
t cent 1/100 de dolar
Can. Canada ; Canadian Canada; canadiense
CBS Columbia Broadcasting Sociedad Privada de Radio-
System difusion y Television
(EE.UU.)
CID Criminal Investigation Oficina de Investigacion
Department Criminal
CNR Canadian National Ferrocarriles Canadienses
Railway
c/o ( in ) care of al cuidado de
Co. company compania
Corp. corporation compania
CPR Canadian Pacific Compania privada de
Railways Ferrocarriles Canadienses
D.C. District of Columbia Distrito de Columbia
(Washington, D.C.)
DDS Doctor of Dental Science Dentista
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dept. department departamento, division
administrativa
EEC European Economic Comunidad Economica
Community Europea
e.g. for instance por ejemplo, verbigracia
Eng. England; English Inglaterra ; ingles
excl. excluding ; exclusive no incluido
ft. foot/feet pie/pies (medida: 30,5 cm.)
GB Great Britain Gran Bretana
H.E. His /Her Excellency Su Excelencia
His Eminence Su Eminencia
H.H. His Holiness Su Santidad
H.M. His /Her Majesty Su Majestad
H.M.S. Her Majesty ’s ship navio de guerra britanico
hp horsepower caballos de vapor
Hwy highway carretera principal
i.e. that is to say a saber, es decir
in. inch pulgada (medida 2,54 cm.) :

Inc. incorporated Sociedad Anonima


incl. including, inclusive incluido
£ pound sterling libra esterlina
L.A. Los Angeles Los Angeles
Ltd. limited Sociedad Anonima
M.D. Doctor of Medicine medico
M.P. Member of Parliament Miembro del Parlamento
mph miles per hour millas por hora
Mr. Mister Senor
Mrs. Missis Senora
Ms. Missis /Miss Senora/Senorita
nat. national nacional
NBC National Broadcasting Sociedad Privada de Radio-
Company difusion y Television
(EE.UU.)
No. number numero
N.Y.C. New York City Ciudad de Nueva York
O.B.E. Officer (of the Order) Caballero de la Orden del
of the British Empire Imperio Britanico
P- page ; penny /pence pagina; 1/100 de libra
p.a. per annum por ano
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Doctor en Filosofia
p.m. post meridiem de la tarde/noche
( after noon ) (de 12.00 a 24.00 h.)
PO Post Office Oficina de Correos
POO post office order giro postal
334
pop. population poblacion
P.T.O. please turn over vuelva la pagina, por favor
RAC Royal Automobile Club Real Club Automovil
(Gran Bretana)
RCMP Royal Canadian Policia Montada de Canada
Mounted Police
Rd. road carretera
ref. reference referenda
Rev. reverend Reverendo (pastor de la
IglesiaAnglicana)
RFD rural free delivery distribucion del correo en
el campo
RR railroad ferrocarril
RSVP please reply se ruega contestacion
$ dollar dolar
Soc. society sociedad
St. saint ; street santo(a); calle
STD Subscriber Trunk Dialling telefono automatico
UN United Nations Organizacion de las
Naciones Unidas
UPS United Parcel Service Compania Privada de
Expedition de Paquetes
(EE.UU.)
US United States Estados Unidos de America
USS United States Ship navio de guerra (EE.UU.)
VAT value added tax tasa al valor anadido
VIP very important person persona importante que
beneficia de ventajas
particulars
Xmas Christmas Navidad
yd- yard yarda (medida: 91,44 cm.)
YMCA Young Men *s Christian Asociacion Cristiana de
Association Muchachos
YWCA Young Women \s Christian Asociacion Cristiana de
Association Muchachas
ZIP ZIP code numero de distrito postal
335
Numerates

Cardinales Ordinales

0 zero 1st first


1 one 2nd second
2 two 3rd third
3 three 4th fourth
4 four 5th fifth
5 five 6th sixth
6 six 7th seventh
7 seven 8th eighth
8 eight 9th ninth
9 nine 10th tenth
10 ten 11th eleventh
11 eleven 12th twelfth
12 twelve 13th thirteenth
13 thirteen 14th fourteenth
14 fourteen 15th fifteenth
15 fifteen 16th sixteenth
16 sixteen 17th seventeenth
17 seventeen 18th eighteenth
18 eighteen 19th nineteenth
19 nineteen 20th twentieth
20 twenty 21st twenty-first
21 twenty-one 22nd twenty-second
22 twenty-two 23rd twenty-third
23 twenty-three 24th twenty-fourth
24 twenty-four 25th twenty-fifth
25 twenty-five 26th twenty-sixth
30 thirty 27th twenty-seventh
40 forty 28th twenty-eighth
50 fifty 29th twenty-ninth
60 sixty 30th thirtieth
70 seventy 40th fortieth
80 eighty 50th fiftieth
90 ninety 60th sixtieth
100 a/one hundred 70th seventieth
230 two hundred and 80th eightieth
thirty 90th ninetieth
1,000 a/one thousand 100th hundredth
10,000 ten thousand 230th two hundred and
100,000 a/one hundred thousand thirtieth
1,000,000 a/one million 1,000th thousandth
336
La hora
Los britanicos y los americanos utilizan el sistema de 12 horas. La
abreviatura a.m. (ante meridiem) designa las horas anteriores al medio-
dia, p.m. (post meridiem) las de la tarde o de la noche. Sin embargo,
en Gran Bretana existe la tendencia, cada vez mas acentuada, a indi-
car los horarios como en el continente.

77/ come at seven a.m. Vendre a las 7 de la manana.


I'll come at two p.m. Vendre a las 2 de la tarde.
I’ll come at eight p.m. Vendre a las 8 de la noche.

Los dias de la semana


Sunday domingo Thursday jueves
Monday lunes Friday viernes
Tuesday martes Saturday sabado
Wednesday miercoles
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