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An eclectic bunch of words I want to learn before the AP test. Sources: Barron's Test Prep, About.com, Prentice Hall Test Prep and Grammar, and others.
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04/12/2009
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Term
desproveer
 Definition
to deprive (of provisions)
Term
tender
 Definition
to spread out; to extend; to lay out; to tend
Term
proporcionar
 Definition
to furnish; to provide
Term
rechazar
 Definition
to reject
Term
desdeñoso
 Definition
disdainful
Term
echar
 Definition
to throw; to put; to pour
Term
consigna
 Definition
slogan; cloakroom; locker
Term
valerse de + infinitive
 Definition
to make use of; to avail oneself of
Term
atreverse a + infinitive
 Definition
to dare to
Term
meterse a + infinitive
 Definition
to begin to: to go into
Term
convidar a + infinitive
 Definition
to invite to
Term
desafiar a + infinitive
 Definition
to dare to: to challenge to
Term
el ademán
 Definition
expression; look; gesture
Term
dar con + noun
 Definition
to come upon: to meet
Term
revalorizarse
 Definition
to rise (in value)
Term
quedar en + infinitive
 Definition
to agree to; to agree on
Term
aprovechar
 Definition
to benefit from
Term
disponerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to get ready to
Term
criar
 Definition
to raise
Term
la hazaña
 Definition
deed; exploit; adventure
Term
a través de
 Definition
through
Term
apoyarse en + noun
 Definition
to lean against; to lean on
Term
acabar de
 Definition
to have just (done something)
Term
esforzarse por
 Definition
to strive to
Term
dirigirse a + noun
 Definition
to go to; to go toward
Term
comprometerse con + noun
 Definition
to get engaged to
Term
mediante
 Definition
by means of
Term
marhcarse de + noun
 Definition
to leave
Term
enterarse de + noun
 Definition
to find out about; to become aware of
Term
asomarse a + noun
 Definition
to appear at; to lean out of; to look out of
Term
dar a + noun
 Definition
to face; to look out on; to open to
Term
tras
 Definition
after; behind
Term
aleteantes
 Definition
fluttering
Term
hallar
 Definition
to find
Term
comitiva
 Definition
retinue; entourage
Term
asunto
 Definition
matter
Term
antaño
 Definition
long ago
Term
hileras
 Definition
rows; lines
Term
el eslabón
 Definition
link (of chain)
Term
los estornudos
 Definition
sneezes
Term
el polvo
 Definition
dust
Term
el sarten
 Definition
frying pan
Term
brotar
 Definition
to surge forth; to come up; to spring up
Term
colocar
 Definition
to place; to put; to locate
Term
diseñar
 Definition
to design
Term
enchufar
 Definition
to plug in
Term
surtir
 Definition
to sprout; to spurt; to gush
Term
latir
 Definition
to beat (like a heart)
Term
desplegar
 Definition
to spread out; to fan out
Term
empeñarse en + infinitive
 Definition
to persist in; to insist on
Term
entregar
 Definition
to turn over to; to turn in
Term
intentar
 Definition
to attempt
Term
transcurrir
 Definition
to pass; to elapse
Term
bulto
 Definition
bulge; shape; space
Term
apagar
 Definition
to put out
Term
al lado de
 Definition
next to; alongside of
Term
además de
 Definition
besides; in addition to
Term
pantallas
 Definition
screens
Term
ceniceros
 Definition
ashtrays
Term
rondar
 Definition
to hang about
Term
ensimismado
 Definition
self-absorbed; egocentric
Term
procendente
 Definition
from
Term
en adelante
 Definition
forward; ahead
Term
letrero
 Definition
sign
Term
moho
 Definition
mold
Term
mozo
 Definition
young man
Term
vacilar en + infinitive
 Definition
to hesitate to
Term
agotado
 Definition
worn out; very tired
Term
subir a + noun
 Definition
to get on; to get into; to climb into
Term
la cadena
 Definition
chain
Term
adelantar
 Definition
to get ahead
Term
alejarse de + noun
 Definition
to go or move away from
Term
ubicar
 Definition
to be located
Term
cautelosamente
 Definition
cautiously; warily
Term
concienzamente
 Definition
conscientiously; with care
Term
en puntillas
 Definition
on tiptoes
Term
acabar por
 Definition
to end up/by
Term
empezar por
 Definition
to begin by
Term
interesarse por
 Definition
to take an interest in
Term
tratarse de + noun
 Definition
to be a question of; to deal with
Term
servir de + noun
 Definition
to serve as
Term
salir de + noun
 Definition
to leave (from); to go out of
Term
reírse de + noun
 Definition
to laugh at
Term
preocuparse de + noun
 Definition
to worry about; to be concerned about
Term
pensar de + noun
 Definition
to have an opinion about; to think of or about
Term
olvidarse de + noun
 Definition
to forget
Term
conmemorar
 Definition
to commemorate
Term
consistir en
 Definition
to consist of
Term
sin escala
 Definition
non-stop (flight)
Term
de buena gana
 Definition
willing to do something
Term
lo antes posible
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
primordial
 Definition
primary
Term
negar
 Definition
to refuse
Term
poco a poco
 Definition
little by little
Term
en cuanto
 Definition
as soon as
Term
menor que
 Definition
younger than
Term
carritos
 Definition
trolleys; carts
Term
monigote
 Definition
doll; monkey; doodle
Term
cambiar de + noun
 Definition
to change (clothes, trains, etc.)
Term
malecon
 Definition
dike; levee
Term
murales
 Definition
murals
Term
camello
 Definition
camel
Term
modos
 Definition
ways
Term
pelados
 Definition
bald; peeling
Term
sospechoso
 Definition
suspicious
Term
la costumbre
 Definition
custom
Term
la familia extensa
 Definition
extended family
Term
la genealogista
 Definition
genealogist
Term
complacer(se) en + infinitive
 Definition
to take pleasure in; to be pleased to
Term
confiar en + infinitive
 Definition
to trust in; to be confident in
Term
convenir en + infinitive
 Definition
to agree to; to agree on
Term
esforzarse en + infinitive
 Definition
to strive for; to try to
Term
insistir en + infinitive
 Definition
to insist on
Term
pensar en + infinitive
 Definition
to think of; to think about
Term
persistir en + infinitive
 Definition
to persist in
Term
el altiplano
 Definition
high plateau (often in the Andes)
Term
meterse en + noun
 Definition
to get involved in; to meddle in
Term
tardar en + infinitive
 Definition
to be late in; to delay in
Term
el hogar
 Definition
home; hearth
Term
la madrastra/el padrastro
 Definition
stepmother/stepfather
Term
la madurez
 Definition
maturity
Term
el mecedor
 Definition
rocking chair
Term
el nene
 Definition
baby
Term
la niñez
 Definition
childhood
Term
la nuera/el yerno
 Definition
daughter-in-law/son-in-law
Term
los parientes
 Definition
relatives
Term
los tatarabuelos
 Definition
great great grandparents
Term
le vejez
 Definition
old age
Term
apreciar
 Definition
to appreciate
Term
la zozobra
 Definition
worry; anxiety
Term
la nevisca
 Definition
light snowfall
Term
alimentar
 Definition
to feed
Term
el neoyorquino
 Definition
New Yorker
Term
pluvial
 Definition
having to do with rain
Term
aún
 Definition
even; yet
Term
consentir en + infinitive
 Definition
to consent to
Term
perito
 Definition
proficient; judge; experienced
Term
vano
 Definition
vain
Term
terco
 Definition
stubborn
Term
tacaño
 Definition
stingy
Term
sobresaliente
 Definition
outstanding
Term
perezoso
 Definition
lazy
Term
quejarse de + noun
 Definition
to complain of or about
Term
mostrar
 Definition
to show
Term
ocuparse de + noun
 Definition
to attend to: to pay attention to; to look after
Term
cesar de + infinitive
 Definition
to cease; to stop
Term
cansarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to become tired of
Term
avergonzarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be ashamed of
Term
asustarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be frightened at; to get alarmed
Term
asombrarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be astonished at
Term
arrepentirse de + infinitive
 Definition
to repent
Term
alegrarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be glad to
Term
acordarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to remember to
Term
acabar de + infinitive
 Definition
to have just
Term
cumplir con + infinitive
 Definition
to fulfill (an obligation or duty)
Term
soñar con + infinitive
 Definition
to dream of; to dream about
Term
arrepentirse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be sorry for; to repent of
Term
asustarse de + noun
 Definition
to be frightened at; to get alarmed (about something)
Term
avergonzarse de + noun
 Definition
to be ashamed of
Term
bajar de + noun
 Definition
to get out of; to descend from; to get off (of)
Term
entenderse con + noun
 Definition
to have an understanding with
Term
reunirse con + noun
 Definition
to meet with; to join
Term
romper con + noun
 Definition
to break off with; to break up with
Term
soñar con + noun
 Definition
to dream of; to dream about
Term
tropezar con + noun
 Definition
to come upon; to run into; to stumble against
Term
pared
 Definition
wall
Term
culparlos
 Definition
blame
Term
mantener
 Definition
to maintain
Term
medir
 Definition
to measure
Term
mudarse
 Definition
to move (from one house or place to another)
Term
permanecer
 Definition
to remain
Term
la terna
 Definition
a "short list" of three candidates for a job or position
Term
la afección
 Definition
disease; affliction
Term
salado
 Definition
salty
Term
predilecto
 Definition
favorite
Term
estrechar los relaciones
 Definition
to get closer; to bring closer
Term
funcionar
 Definition
to work (as in a device or machine)
Term
exitó
 Definition
success
Term
mezquino
 Definition
mean; stingy; petty
Term
ingenuo
 Definition
naive
Term
incansable
 Definition
tireless
Term
descuidado
 Definition
sloppy; unkempt
Term
bondadoso
 Definition
gracious; generous
Term
amargo
 Definition
bitter
Term
vaso
 Definition
drinking glass
Term
a tientas
 Definition
to grope in the dark
Term
cabalmente
 Definition
exactly; completely; entirely
Term
dar por
 Definition
to consider; to regard as
Term
luchar por
 Definition
to struggle to
Term
servirse de + noun
 Definition
to make use of; to use
Term
separarse de + noun
 Definition
to leave
Term
presentar
 Definition
to introduce (a person)
Term
introducir
 Definition
to insert; to usher in
Term
distraer
 Definition
to distract
Term
compartir
 Definition
to share
Term
soler
 Definition
to be accustomed to; to be in the habit of
Term
soltero
 Definition
bachelor
Term
sordo
 Definition
deaf
Term
manco
 Definition
one-armed
Term
fregar
 Definition
to scrub
Term
copa
 Definition
wine glass
Term
actualmente
 Definition
at the present; at the present time
Term
actual
 Definition
current; of the present day
Term
constipado
 Definition
congested
Term
conferencia
 Definition
lecture
Term
bordar
 Definition
to embroider
Term
la limpieza
 Definition
cleanliness
Term
las cortinas
 Definition
curtains
Term
negarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to refuse to
Term
llegar a + infinitive
 Definition
to come to; to manage to; to succeed in
Term
alcanzar a + infinitive
 Definition
to succeed in; to manage to
Term
a principios de
 Definition
at the beginning of; early in
Term
a fin de
 Definition
in order to
Term
a favor de
 Definition
in favor of
Term
a eso de
 Definition
about; around (time of day)
Term
contar con + noun
 Definition
to count on; to rely on
Term
conformarse con + noun
 Definition
to be satisfied with
Term
apartarse de + noun
 Definition
to keep away from; to withdraw from
Term
acordarse de + noun
 Definition
to remember
Term
cogote
 Definition
back of the neck; nape
Term
aprovecharse
 Definition
to take advantage of
Term
aprobar
 Definition
to pass (a class)
Term
encargarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to take charge of
Term
haber de + infinitive
 Definition
must; to have to
Term
tratarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be a matter of; to deal with
Term
la pesadilla
 Definition
nightmare
Term
fabular
 Definition
to make up (a story or fable)
Term
fehaciente
 Definition
reliable; irrefutable; dependable
Term
el reino
 Definition
kingdom
Term
los suegros
 Definition
in-laws
Term
el relato
 Definition
story
Term
saber a + noun
 Definition
to taste of or like
Term
sonar a + noun
 Definition
to sound like
Term
dejar de + infinitive
 Definition
to stop from doing something; to give up
Term
conformarse con + infinitive
 Definition
to put up with; to be satisfied with
Term
amenazar con + infinitive
 Definition
to threaten to
Term
disgusto
 Definition
unpleasantness
Term
cojo
 Definition
lame; one-legged
Term
por
 Definition
for; by; through; for the sake of; in exchange for; per
Term
cumplir con + noun
 Definition
to fulfill (an obligation or duty)
Term
contentarse con + noun
 Definition
to be satisfied with
Term
menos
 Definition
except; less
Term
convertirse en + noun
 Definition
to become; to convert to; to turn into
Term
encargarse de + noun
 Definition
to take charge of
Term
acercarse a + noun
 Definition
to approach; to go near
Term
confiar en + noun
 Definition
to rely on; to trust (in)
Term
tomar por
 Definition
to take someone for
Term
incorpóreo
 Definition
disembodied
Term
imprescindible
 Definition
essential; indispensable
Term
eficaz
 Definition
efficient
Term
no caber duda
 Definition
without a doubt
Term
vincular
 Definition
to tie together
Term
nocivo
 Definition
noxious; harmful
Term
inquieto
 Definition
worried; nervous
Term
ajeno
 Definition
foreign; distant
Term
decepcionado
 Definition
disappointed
Term
arreglar
 Definition
to fix; to arrange; to repair
Term
el sótano
 Definition
basement
Term
los peldaños
 Definition
steps (of stairs)
Term
el grifo
 Definition
faucet; tap
Term
el hueco
 Definition
hole
Term
el estante
 Definition
bookcase; shelves
Term
restar
 Definition
to subtract; to deduct
Term
agauntar
 Definition
to tolerate (someone)
Term
necio
 Definition
fool
Term
bizco
 Definition
cross-eyed; blinking
Term
contar con + noun
 Definition
to count on; to rely on
Term
desistir de + infinitive
 Definition
to desist from; to give up doing something
Term
resignarse a + noun
 Definition
to resign oneself to
Term
renunciar a + noun
 Definition
to renounce
Term
referirse a + noun
 Definition
to refer to
Term
tratar de + infinitive
 Definition
to try to
Term
terminar de + infinitive
 Definition
to finish
Term
sorprenderse de + infinitive
 Definition
to be surprised to
Term
quejarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to complain about
Term
parar de + infinitive
 Definition
to stop
Term
olvidarse de + infinitive
 Definition
to forget to
Term
ocuparse de + infinitive
 Definition
to attend to; to pay attention to
Term
gozar de + infinitive
 Definition
to enjoy
Term
alcanzar
 Definition
to reach; to achieve
Term
atraer
 Definition
to attract
Term
atribuir
 Definition
to attribute to
Term
caballeros
 Definition
gentlemen
Term
el escritor
 Definition
writer
Term
la jaula
 Definition
cage
Term
el premio
 Definition
award; prize
Term
revalorizar
 Definition
to revalue; to reassess
Term
abusar de + noun
 Definition
to abuse; to take advantage of; to overindulge in
Term
entrar en + noun
 Definition
to enter; to go into
Term
influir en + noun
 Definition
to have an influence on
Term
a cargo de
 Definition
in charge of
Term
a causa de
 Definition
because of; on account of
Term
a diferencia de
 Definition
unlike
Term
a excepción de
 Definition
with the exception of
Term
a fines de
 Definition
toward (at) the end of
Term
a fuerza de
 Definition
by dint of; by force of
Term
a mediados de
 Definition
in the middle of
Term
acostumbrarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to become accustomed to
Term
animar(se) a + infinitive
 Definition
to feel encouraged to
Term
aprender a + infinitive
 Definition
to learn to: to learn how to
Term
arriesgarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to dare to; to risk; to expose oneself to danger
Term
aspirar a + infinitive
 Definition
to aspire to
Term
ayudar a + infinitive
 Definition
to help to
Term
comenzar a + infinitive
 Definition
to begin to
Term
ir a + infinitive
 Definition
to go to (future)
Term
limitarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to limit oneself to
Term
obligar a + infinitive
 Definition
to oblige to: to obligate to
Term
ofrecerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to volunteer to; to offer to
Term
detrás
 Definition
back; behind; after
Term
burlarse de + noun
 Definition
to make fun of
Term
asombrarse de + noun
 Definition
to be astonished at
Term
aprovecharse de + noun
 Definition
to take advantage of
Term
contentarse con + infinitive
 Definition
to be satisfied with
Term
deber de + infinitive
 Definition
should; must (probability)
Term
tuerto
 Definition
one-eyed
Term
apenas
 Definition
scarcely; hardly
Term
guardar
 Definition
to maintain; to keep
Term
mantel
 Definition
tablecloth
Term
tabla
 Definition
board; plank; table of contents
Term
tinta
 Definition
ink
Term
el colchón
 Definition
mattress
Term
la colcha
 Definition
bedspread; counterpane (of a bed)
Term
los pedazos
 Definition
pieces
Term
¿Me permites...?
 Definition
May I...?
Term
¿Se puede...?
 Definition
May I...?
Term
¿Te molesta que...?
 Definition
Do you mind if...?
Term
¿No crees que...?
 Definition
Don't you think that...?
Term
Propongo que...
 Definition
I propose that...
Term
Sería mejor...
 Definition
It would be better to...
Term
Sugiero que...
 Definition
I suggest that...
Term
¿Qué crees tú?
 Definition
What do you think?
Term
¿Qué harías tú?
 Definition
What would you do?
Term
¿Qué te parece?
 Definition
How do you like it? What about it? What do you think of...?
Term
¿Te importa?
 Definition
Do you mind?
Term
¿Te parece bien?
 Definition
Do you like the suggestion?
Term
A mí me parece que...
 Definition
It seems to me that...
Term
En otras palabras...
 Definition
In other words...
Term
Es decir...
 Definition
That is to say...
Term
Es que...
 Definition
The fact is (that)...
Term
O sea...
 Definition
That is to say...
Term
Debe de ser...
 Definition
It is probably...
Term
Es probable que...
 Definition
It's likely that...
Term
Creo que...
 Definition
I think that...
Term
(Me) parece que...
 Definition
It seems (to me) that...
Term
Que yo sepa...
 Definition
As far as I know...
Term
Eso de vale.
 Definition
That's not fair.
Term
No puedo más.
 Definition
I can't stand it anymore.
Term
Lo siento.
 Definition
I'm sorry.
Term
¡Qué lástima!
 Definition
What a pity!
Term
¡Qué pena!
 Definition
What a pity!
Term
¿En serio?
 Definition
Seriously?
Term
Lo dudo.
 Definition
I doubt it.
Term
Parece mentira.
 Definition
It's hard to believe.
Term
aconsejar + infinitive
 Definition
to advise
Term
acordar + infinitive
 Definition
to agree
Term
conseguir + infinitive
 Definition
to succeed in
Term
deber + infinitive
 Definition
ought to, should (moral obligation)
Term
decidir + infinitive
 Definition
to decide
Term
dejar + infinitive
 Definition
to allow; let
Term
desear + infinitive
 Definition
to wish
Term
esperar + infinitive
 Definition
to hope; to expect
Term
hacer + infinitive
 Definition
to make
Term
intentar + infinitive
 Definition
to attempt to; to try to
Term
lograr + infinitive
 Definition
to succeed in
Term
mandar + infinitive
 Definition
to order
Term
merecer + infinitive
 Definition
to deserve
Term
necesitar
 Definition
to need
Term
oír
 Definition
to hear
Term
olvidar + infinitive
 Definition
to forget
Term
parecer + infinitive
 Definition
to seem
Term
pedir + infinitive
 Definition
to ask
Term
pensar + infinitive
 Definition
to plan; to intend
Term
permitir + infinitive
 Definition
to allow; permit
Term
poder + infinitive
 Definition
to be able; can
Term
prefirir + infinitive
 Definition
to prefer
Term
prohibir + infinitive
 Definition
to forbid
Term
prometer + infinitive
 Definition
to promise
Term
proponer(se) + infinitive
 Definition
to propose
Term
querer + infinitive
 Definition
to want
Term
recordar + infinitive
 Definition
to remember
Term
saber + infinitive
 Definition
to know how
Term
sentir + infinitive
 Definition
to regret; to feel sorry
Term
soler + infinitive
 Definition
to be accustomed; used to
Term
temer + infinitive
 Definition
to be afriad; to fear
Term
ver + infinitive
 Definition
to see
Term
Está bien.
 Definition
O.K. It's all right.
Term
No hay más remedio.
 Definition
There is no other solution.
Term
Como...
 Definition
As...
Term
Por esa razón...
 Definition
For that reason...
Term
Por lo tanto...
 Definition
Therefore...
Term
Ya que...
 Definition
Because...
Term
¿Qué te parece si...?
 Definition
What do you think if...?
Term
Y tú, ¿qué piensas?
 Definition
And what do you think if...
Term
crujir
 Definition
to creak
Term
carteles
 Definition
posters
Term
gotear
 Definition
to drip
Term
rodear
 Definition
to surround
Term
ahí
 Definition
there
Term
quedarse con + noun
 Definition
to keep; to hold on to
Term
meterse con + noun
 Definition
to pick a quarrel with
Term
avariento
 Definition
miserly
Term
dotado
 Definition
talented; gifted
Term
manso
 Definition
gentle; kind
Term
retraso
 Definition
delay
Term
borrar
 Definition
to erase
Term
carecer
 Definition
to lack
Term
dictar
 Definition
to give (as a lecture)
Term
fracasar
 Definition
to fail (anything but a class)
Term
empujar
 Definition
to push on; to push out
Term
encarcelar
 Definition
to put in jail
Term
ingresar
 Definition
to enter (a school or program)
Term
matricular
 Definition
to enroll
Term
superar
 Definition
to overcome
Term
suspender
 Definition
to fail a class
Term
de repente
 Definition
suddenly
Term
tener éxito
 Definition
to be successful
Term
desprovisto
 Definition
lacking
Term
despojado
 Definition
deprived of
Term
despojar
 Definition
to deprive of rights
Term
preguntar por
 Definition
to ask for; to inquire about
Term
preocuparse por
 Definition
to worry about
Term
terminar por
 Definition
to end up/by
Term
consistir en + noun
 Definition
to consist of
Term
cansarse de + noun
 Definition
to become tired of
Term
carecer de + noun
 Definition
to lack; to be lacking
Term
constar de + noun
 Definition
to consist of
Term
cuidar de + noun
 Definition
to take care of; to look after
Term
depender de + noun
 Definition
to depend on
Term
despedirse de + noun
 Definition
to say goodbye to; to take leave of
Term
acostumbrarse a + noun
 Definition
to become accustomed to; to get used to
Term
aficionarse a + noun
 Definition
to become fond of
Term
dudar de + noun
 Definition
to doubt
Term
enamorarse de + noun
 Definition
to fall in love with
Term
asistir a + noun
 Definition
to attend
Term
gozar de + noun
 Definition
to enjoy
Term
huir de + noun
 Definition
to flee from
Term
para
 Definition
for; in order to; considering
Term
encontrarse con + noun
 Definition
to run into; to meet
Term
el ala
 Definition
wing (of a building)
Term
la asignatura
 Definition
subject (in a class)
Term
el aula
 Definition
classroom
Term
la beca
 Definition
scholarship
Term
la cárcel
 Definition
jail; jail cell
Term
el celular
 Definition
cell phone
Term
el chiste
 Definition
joke
Term
la enseñanza
 Definition
teaching
Term
el gesto
 Definition
gesture
Term
el grito
 Definition
shout or cry
Term
el cable
 Definition
wire
Term
la índole
 Definition
nature
Term
la jaula
 Definition
cage
Term
el logro
 Definition
achievement
Term
la materia
 Definition
subject
Term
la mochila
 Definition
backpack
Term
el móvil
 Definition
cell phone
Term
pararse a + infinitive
 Definition
to stop to; to pause to
Term
ponerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to begin to; to start to
Term
principiar a + infinitive
 Definition
to begin to; to start to
Term
quedarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to remain to
Term
regresar a + infinitive
 Definition
to return to
Term
resignarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to resign oneself to
Term
resistarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to oppose; to resist
Term
resolverse a + infinitive
 Definition
to make up one's mind to
Term
romper a + infinitive
 Definition
to start suddenly; to burst out
Term
salir a + infinitive
 Definition
to go out to
Term
sentarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to sit down to
Term
venir a + infinitive
 Definition
to come to; to end up by
Term
volver a + infinitive
 Definition
to (do something) again; to return to
Term
decidirse a + infinitive
 Definition
to decide to
Term
dedicarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to devote oneself to
Term
darse por
 Definition
to pretend; to consider oneself
Term
las afueras
 Definition
out of doors
Term
la alfombra
 Definition
carpet; rug
Term
la almohada
 Definition
pillow
Term
determinarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to resolve to
Term
echarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to begin to; to start to
Term
oponerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to be opposed to
Term
empezar a + infinitive
 Definition
to begin to; to start to
Term
enseñar a + infinitive
 Definition
to teach to
Term
la aspiradora
 Definition
vacuum cleaner
Term
las avispas
 Definition
wasps
Term
las cenizas
 Definition
ashes
Term
inclinarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to be inclined to
Term
a medida que
 Definition
as (time going by); during the time that
Term
paulatinamente
 Definition
slowly; little by little; gradually
Term
apoderarse de + noun
 Definition
to take possession of; to take hold of
Term
a partir de
 Definition
beginning with; starting on
Term
a pesar de (que)
 Definition
in spite of; despite
Term
comprometerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to commit oneself to
Term
relucientes
 Definition
shining
Term
acabar con + noun
 Definition
to put an end to; to finish; to exhaust
Term
la jerga
 Definition
jargon; slang
Term
estar por
 Definition
to be in favor of
Term
con respecto a
 Definition
regarding
Term
con motivo de
 Definition
with the purpose of
Term
acerca de
 Definition
about; concerning
Term
llevar a cabo
 Definition
to carry out
Term
pasar por
 Definition
to be considered as
Term
disfrutar de + noun
 Definition
to enjoy
Term
asemejarse a + noun
 Definition
to resemble, to look like
Term
cojas
 Definition
pick
Term
el prójimo
 Definition
fellow man; neighbor
Term
la sonrisa
 Definition
smile
Term
el toque
 Definition
touch; tap
Term
el truco
 Definition
trick
Term
la Red
 Definition
Internet; the web
Term
aburrirse
 Definition
to get bored
Term
pasar a + noun
 Definition
to proceed to; to pass on to
Term
parecerse a + noun
 Definition
to resemble; to look like
Term
oponerse a + noun
 Definition
to be opposed to
Term
oler a + noun
 Definition
to smell of; to smell like
Term
salvo
 Definition
except; save
Term
según
 Definition
according to
Term
sin
 Definition
without
Term
sobre
 Definition
on; about; over; concerning
Term
mirar a + noun
 Definition
to look at
Term
delante de
 Definition
before (space); in front of
Term
debido a
 Definition
due to
Term
exponerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to run the risk of
Term
faltar a + noun
 Definition
to be absent from
Term
dotar
 Definition
to give; to portion out
Term
destinar a + noun
 Definition
to assign to
Term
amenazar con + noun
 Definition
to threaten to
Term
pararse en + noun
 Definition
to stop to
Term
por razón de
 Definition
as a consequence of; by reason of
Term
junto a
 Definition
next to; close to
Term
frente a
 Definition
opposite to; across from
Term
crecer
 Definition
to grow
Term
expendedoras
 Definition
dispensers
Term
trote
 Definition
trot
Term
montículo
 Definition
mound
Term
el sendero
 Definition
path
Term
detenerse a + infinitive
 Definition
to pause to; to stop to
Term
apresurarse a + infinitive
 Definition
to hurry to
Term
a lo largo de
 Definition
throughout
Term
fijarse en + noun
 Definition
to notice; to take notice of
Term
desde
 Definition
from; since
Term
tragar
 Definition
to swallow
Term
desafiar a + noun
 Definition
to dare to; to challenge to
Term
encima de
 Definition
on top of; above; over
Term
irse de + noun
 Definition
to leave
Term
rendido
 Definition
worn out; done in; very tired
Term
fallar
 Definition
to fail
Term
en cuanto a
 Definition
regarding; in regard to; as for
Term
hundimiento
 Definition
collapse
Term
grietas
 Definition
cracks
Term
deberse a + noun
 Definition
to be due to
Term
deshacerse de + noun
 Definition
to get rid of; to part with
Term
compadecerse de + noun
 Definition
to feel sorry for; to sympathize with
Term
hierba
 Definition
grass; weeds
Term
el dorso
 Definition
back
Term
sigue
 Definition
continues
Term
forúnculos
 Definition
boils (skin)
Term
apestosos
 Definition
stinking
Term
las tijeras
 Definition
scissors
Term
bancos
 Definition
benches
Term
las escaleras
 Definition
stairs
Term
las herramientas
 Definition
tools (for making repairs)
Term
las hormigas
 Definition
ants
Term
la llave
 Definition
key; faucet
Term
la mosca
 Definition
housefly
Term
la nube
 Definition
cloud
Term
los quehaceres
 Definition
chores
Term
las persianas
 Definition
blinds (at a window)
Term
el sillón
 Definition
armchair
Term
el techo
 Definition
roof
Term
el umbral
 Definition
threshold
Term
callar
 Definition
to become quiet; to stop talking
Term
coser
 Definition
to sew
Term
encerrar
 Definition
to encircle; to enclose
Term
pensar en + noun
 Definition
to think of; to think about
Term
anciano
 Definition
old man
Term
antiguo
 Definition
ancient; old
Term
arena
 Definition
sand
Term
asistir a
 Definition
to attend
Term
atender
 Definition
to take care of; to pay attention to
Term
auditorio
 Definition
audience
Term
bien educado
 Definition
well-mannered
Term
campo
 Definition
field; countryside
Term
collar
 Definition
necklace
Term
dato
 Definition
fact
Term
diario
 Definition
newspaper
Term
editor
 Definition
publisher
Term
embarazada
 Definition
pregnant
Term
en realidad
 Definition
actually
Term
calvo
 Definition
bald
Term
cicatriz
 Definition
scar
Term
discapacitado
 Definition
handicapped
Term
minusválido
 Definition
handicapped
Term
zurdo
 Definition
left-handed
Term
cobarde
 Definition
coward
Term
viudo
 Definition
widower
Term
por supuesto
 Definition
of course
Term
comportarse
 Definition
to behave
Term
depender de
 Definition
to depend on
Term
heredar
 Definition
to inherit
Term
mezclar
 Definition
to mix
Term
soportar
 Definition
to tolerate (someone)
Term
angustiado
 Definition
anxious
Term
aplicado
 Definition
diligent; hard-working
Term
celoso
 Definition
jealous
Term
dichoso
 Definition
happy
Term
fiel
 Definition
loyal; faithful
Term
gracioso
 Definition
funny; amusing; charming
Term
inocuo
 Definition
innocuous; harmless
Term
ostentoso
 Definition
ostentatious
Term
oxidadas
 Definition
oxidized; rusted
Term
parar
 Definition
to stop
Term
en busca
 Definition
in search of
Term
esconder
 Definition
to hide
Term
fábrica
 Definition
factory
Term
ignorar
 Definition
to not know
Term
largo
 Definition
long
Term
lectura
 Definition
reading
Term
letra
 Definition
letter (of the alphabet)
Term
librería
 Definition
bookstore
Term
mayor
 Definition
older
Term
pan
 Definition
bread
Term
parientes
 Definition
relatives
Term
realizar
 Definition
to fulfill; to carry out; to achieve
Term
realmente
 Definition
actually
Term
recordar
 Definition
to remember
Term
sano
 Definition
healthy
Term
sensible
 Definition
sensitive
Term
sopa
 Definition
soup
Term
suceso
 Definition
event; happening
Term
los antepasados
 Definition
ancestors
Term
la ascendencia
 Definition
origin; line of ancestors
Term
los bisabuelos
 Definition
great grandparents
Term
ejercer
 Definition
to exert influence
Term
entretener
 Definition
to entertain
Term
hacer en papel
 Definition
to play a role
Term
lleverse bien
 Definition
to get along with each other
Term
realizar
 Definition
to fulfill
Term
regalar
 Definition
to give a gift
Term
reunir
 Definition
to get together
Term
a menudo
 Definition
often; frequently
Term
inspirar a + infinitive
 Definition
to inspire to
Term
invitar a + infinitive
 Definition
to invite to
Term
al cabo de
 Definition
at the end of
Term
alrededor de
 Definition
around (place)
Term
antes de
 Definition
before (time, order)
Term
cerca de
 Definition
near; close to
Term
conforme a
 Definition
according to
Term
contrario a
 Definition
contrary to
Term
debajo de
 Definition
under; beneath
Term
buscar + noun
 Definition
to look for
Term
escuchar + noun
 Definition
to listen to
Term
esperar + noun
 Definition
to wait for; to hope for
Term
pagar + noun
 Definition
to pay for
Term
pedir + noun
 Definition
to ask for; to request
Term
dentro de
 Definition
within; inside of; in
Term
después de
 Definition
after (time; order)
Term
detrás de
 Definition
behind (place); after
Term
en busca de
 Definition
in search of
Term
en contra de
 Definition
against
Term
en lugar de
 Definition
instead of; in place of
Term
en vez de
 Definition
instead of; in place of
Term
en frente de
 Definition
before; in front of
Term
el pudor
 Definition
shame; sense of decency
Term
en medio de
 Definition
in the middle of
Term
en virtud de
 Definition
by virtue of
Term
fuera de
 Definition
outside of; beyond
Term
lejos de
 Definition
far from; distant from
Term
por causa de
 Definition
on account of; because of
Term
respecto a
 Definition
relative to
Term
dedicarse a + noun
 Definition
to devote oneself ot
Term
entrar a + noun
 Definition
to enter
Term
ir a + noun
 Definition
to go to
Term
jugar a + noun
 Definition
to play a sport or game
Term
limitarse a + noun
 Definition
to limit oneself to
Term
llegar a + noun
 Definition
to get to be; to arrive at; to reach a place
Term
a
 Definition
at; to
Term
ante
 Definition
before
Term
bajo
 Definition
under
Term
con
 Definition
with
Term
contra
 Definition
against
Term
de
 Definition
of; from
Term
durante
 Definition
during
Term
en
 Definition
in; on; into; at
Term
entre
 Definition
among; between
Term
excepto
 Definition
except
Term
hacia
 Definition
toward
Term
hasta
 Definition
until; as far as; up to
Term
bastar con + noun
 Definition
to be enough
Term
casarse con + noun
 Definition
to marry
Term
envolver
 Definition
to wrap up; to wrap around
Term
el désvan
 Definition
attic
Term
la trucha
 Definition
trout
Term
el trato
 Definition
treatment; dealings; agreement; contract
Term
el paraguas
 Definition
umbrella
Term
la escalinata
 Definition
staircase; stair step
Term
duchar(se)
 Definition
to take a shower
Term
el/la belicista
 Definition
supporter of war; militarist; warmonger
Term
a condición de que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
on condition that; provided that
Term
a fin de que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
so that; in order that
Term
a menos que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
unless
Term
a no ser que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
unless
Term
a pesar de que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
in spite of
Term
antes (de) que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
before
Term
así que
 Definition
as soon as
Term
aun
 Definition
even; still
Term
aun cuando
 Definition
even when
Term
aunque
 Definition
even if; even though; although
Term
cada vez que
 Definition
each time that
Term
como
 Definition
as; since
Term
como si (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
as if
Term
con tal (de) que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
provided that
Term
cuando
 Definition
when
Term
de manera que
 Definition
so; so that; in such a way that
Term
de modo que
 Definition
so; so that; in such a way that
Term
desde que
 Definition
since
Term
después de que
 Definition
after
Term
en caso de que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
in case that
Term
en cuanto
 Definition
as soon as
Term
hasta que
 Definition
until
Term
luego que
 Definition
as soon as; after
Term
mientras
 Definition
while
Term
mientras que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
while; so long as; as long as
Term
mientras tanto
 Definition
meanwhile
Term
ni
 Definition
neither; nor
Term
ni siquiera
 Definition
not even
Term
o
 Definition
or
Term
para que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
so that; in order that
Term
pero
 Definition
but
Term
por más que
 Definition
no matter how; however much
Term
porque
 Definition
because
Term
puesto que
 Definition
since; inasmuch as; seeing that
Term
que
 Definition
that
Term
si
 Definition
if; whether
Term
siempre que
 Definition
whenever; provided that
Term
sin embargo
 Definition
nevertheless; however
Term
sin que (+ subjunctive)
 Definition
without
Term
sino
 Definition
but; but rather
Term
sino que
 Definition
but that; rather that
Term
tan pronto como
 Definition
as soon as
Term
una vez que
 Definition
once
Term
y
 Definition
and
Term
ya que
 Definition
since; seeing that
Term
como punto de partida
 Definition
as a point of departure
Term
en primer lugar
 Definition
in the first place
Term
para empezar
 Definition
to begin
Term
a la (misma) vez
 Definition
at the same time
Term
ahora mismo
 Definition
right now
Term
de antemano
 Definition
beforehand; in advance
Term
de aquí (ahora, hoy) en adelante
 Definition
from now on
Term
dentro de poco
 Definition
shortly; in a short while
Term
para ilustrar
 Definition
to illustrate
Term
por ejemplo
 Definition
for example
Term
hace poco
 Definition
a short while ago
Term
después de + infinitive
 Definition
after (action)
Term
en la actualidad
 Definition
presently
Term
entonces
 Definition
then
Term
hasta el momento/la fecha
 Definition
until now
Term
hoy día
 Definition
nowadays
Term
luego
 Definition
then; later
Term
para continuar
 Definition
to continue
Term
primero
 Definition
first
Term
también
 Definition
also
Term
tampoco
 Definition
neither; not..either
Term
tan pronto como
 Definition
as soon as
Term
de lo contrario
 Definition
otherwise
Term
de ninguna manera
 Definition
by no means
Term
en cambio
 Definition
on the other hand
Term
con relación a
 Definition
in relation to
Term
conviene indicar/señalar
 Definition
it is suitable to indicate/to point out that
Term
de ese modo
 Definition
in that way; so
Term
hablando de
 Definition
speaking of; in reference to
Term
por lo común
 Definition
as a rule; usually
Term
por lo general
 Definition
generally
Term
por otro lado
 Definition
on the other hand
Term
por un lado
 Definition
on one hand
Term
también viene al caso
 Definition
it is also to the point
Term
a mi parecer
 Definition
in my opinion
Term
además
 Definition
furthermore; in addition
Term
de hecho
 Definition
in fact; as a matter of fact
Term
en otras palabras
 Definition
in other words
Term
es decir
 Definition
that is to say; in other words
Term
hay que tomar en cuenta que
 Definition
one must realize (take into account) that
Term
lo importante es que
 Definition
what is important is that
Term
lo que importa es que
 Definition
what matters is that
Term
o sea
 Definition
that is to say; in other words
Term
sin duda
 Definition
without a doubt
Term
sobre todo
 Definition
above all
Term
a fin de cuentas
 Definition
in the end; after all
Term
al fin y al cabo
 Definition
in the end; after all (is said and done)
Term
al parecer
 Definition
apparently; seemingly
Term
como consecuencia
 Definition
as a consequence
Term
como resultado
 Definition
as a result
Term
de todos modos
 Definition
at any rate; anyhow
Term
debido a
 Definition
owing to; because of
Term
en conclusión
 Definition
in conclusion
Term
en definitiva
 Definition
in conclusion; definitely; finally
Term
en fin
 Definition
finally; in short
Term
en resumen
 Definition
in summary
Term
en resumidas cuentas
 Definition
in short
Term
en todo caso
 Definition
in any case
Term
finalmente
 Definition
finally
Term
para concluir
 Definition
to conlude
Term
para resumir
 Definition
to summarize
Term
para terminar
 Definition
to end
Term
por consiguiente
 Definition
therefore
Term
por ese motivo
 Definition
for that reason
Term
por fin
 Definition
finally; at last
Term
por lo mismo
 Definition
for the same reason
Term
por lo tanto
 Definition
therefore; consequently
Term
puesto que
 Definition
since; inasmuch as; seeing that
Term
ya que
 Definition
since; seeing that
Term
¡Claro!
 Definition
Of course!
Term
¡Claro que sí!
 Definition
Of course!
Term
¡Cómo no!
 Definition
Of course!
Term
¡Con mucho gusto!
 Definition
It will be a pleasure!
Term
¡Desde luego!
 Definition
Of course!
Term
¡Por supuesto!
 Definition
Of course!
Term
¡De ninguna manera!
 Definition
No way!
Term
Lo siento pero...
 Definition
I am sorry, but...
Term
No voy a poder...
 Definition
I am not going to be able to...
Term
Ya tengo planes.
 Definition
I already have plans.
Term
aglutinante
 Definition
agglutinative, causing things to clump or stick together
Term
trabar
 Definition
to fasten, to join, to initiate (a conversation or relationship), to hinder, to thicken (when cooking)
Term
el discurso
 Definition
speech; talk; public address; the power of reasoning; treatise
Term
el ateo/la atea
 Definition
athiest
Term
la cosecha
 Definition
harvest; harvest time; crop
Term
el bacilo
 Definition
germ
Term
la copropiedad
 Definition
joint ownership
Term
el estante
 Definition
shelf
Term
el garbeo
 Definition
stroll: pleasant walk; walking tour
Term
la gansada
 Definition
something silly or inconsequential
Term
abatir
 Definition
to knock down, to over throw
Term
abrasar
 Definition
to burn, to set fire to
Term
abrazar
 Definition
to hug, to embrace
Term
abrir
 Definition
to open
Term
absolver
 Definition
to absolve; to acquit
Term
abstenerse
 Definition
to abstain
Term
aburrir
 Definition
to annoy; to bore
Term
acabar
 Definition
to finish; to end; to complete
Term
el acabamiento
 Definition
completion
Term
acabado/a
 Definition
finished
Term
Bien está lo que bien acaba.
 Definition
All's well that ends well.
Term
El tiempo da buen consejo.
 Definition
Time will tell.
Term
si mal no me acuerdo
 Definition
If I remember correctly
Term
de hoy en adelante
 Definition
from now on
Term
¡Adivine quién soy!
 Definition
Guess who!
Term
agarrarse una fiebre
 Definition
to catch a fever
Term
agarrar de un pelo
 Definition
to provide an excuse
Term
Es de mi agrado.
 Definition
It's to my liking.
Term
alcanzar
 Definition
to reach; to overtake
Term
alumbrante
 Definition
enlightening, illuminating
Term
el alzo
 Definition
robbery; theft
Term
una carta amatoria
 Definition
love letter
Term
andar
 Definition
to walk
Term
buena andanza
 Definition
good fortune
Term
apagar
 Definition
to put out a flame or fire, to extinguish, to turn off
Term
prize
 Definition
premio
Term
Cada día se aprende algo nuevo.
 Definition
You learn something new every day.
Term
apresurado/a
 Definition
hasty
Term
el apuro
 Definition
difficulty; trouble
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