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Omer's Cards

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Omer's Cards

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2610

Subject

Language - Spanish

Level

Kindergarten

Created

05/27/2009

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Term

a continuacion

Definition

next

Term

a juego

Definition

matching (clothes)

Term

a la postre = en fin = por fin = finalmente

Definition

at last

Term

a lo largo

Definition

slowly, at length, along, lengthwise, throughout, right across

Term

a medida

Definition

custom, tailored

Term

a medida que

Definition

Term

abad

Definition

abbot

Term

abanicar

Definition

fan

Term

abarrotar

Definition

pack, overstock

Term

abatir

Definition

depress, dishearten, knock down, fall. Abatido spiritless, drooping

Term

abejorro

Definition

bumblebee

Term

ablacion

Definition

removal of an organ or part of body

Term

abonar

Definition

pay out, support. Abonarse subscribe

Term

abono

Definition

subscription, receipt, season ticket

Term

abordar

Definition

board, approach, tackle

Term

aborto

Definition

abortion. Aborto natural/espontaneo

Term

abotargarse

Definition

swell up, grow foolish/stupid

Term

abreviatura

Definition

abbreviation

Term

abrigar

Definition

wrap up, keep warm, harbor. Abrigarse take shelter, cover up

Term

abrumar = agobiar

Definition

overwhelm

Term

abrumarse

Definition

get foggy, misty

Term

abuchear

Definition

boo

Term

abultar

Definition

be bulky, exaggerate, increase, enlarge

Term

acantilado

Definition

cliff

Term

acaso

Definition

perhaps. Si acaso in case. Al acaso at random. Por si acaso (just) in case

Term

acatar

Definition

respect, comply with, obey

Term

acaudalar

Definition

hord up riches, aquire reputation. Acaudalado - wealthy

Term

acceder

Definition

agree, access

Term

accion

Definition

action, share (finance)

Term

acero

Definition

steel

Term

acertar = adivinar

Definition

guess correctly, be right. Acierto correct answer, good judgment, prudence, chance

Term

acoger

Definition

welcome, take in. acogedor harborer, protector, welcoming, friendly

Term

acogerse

Definition

take refuge

Term

acojonar

Definition

scare the crap out of somebody

Term

acontecer

Definition

happen, take place

Term

acopio

Definition

stock, store. Hacer acopio de stock up on, to summon up

Term

acorazar

Definition

armor

Term

acordar

Definition

agree, remind, tune (instrument). Acordarse remember, come to an agreement. Ponerse de acuerdo agree.

Term

acorde

Definition

in agreement, chord (music)

Term

acortar

Definition

shorten

Term

acosar

Definition

pursue, harass

Term

acotar

Definition

enclose, delimit, write notes in the margin of...

Term

acreedor

Definition

creditor

Term

acronimo = ciglas

Definition

acronym

Term

actuacion

Definition

activity, action

Term

acuciar

Definition

urge, goad. Acuciante - urgent

Term

acuchillar

Definition

stab, sand

Term

acunar

Definition

rock, cradle

Term

acuñar

Definition

coin (a phrase)

Term

acto seguido

Definition

immediately after

Term

adelanto

Definition

advance

Term

ademan

Definition

gesture

Term

adherir

Definition

stick, adhere

Term

adiestrado

Definition

trained

Term

adinerado

Definition

wealthy (con dinero)

Term

admirar

Definition

admire, amaze. Admirarse be amazed

Term

adormecer

Definition

nod off, calm, lull

Term

adrede

Definition

on purpose, deliberately

Term

aduana

Definition

customs

Term

aduanar

Definition

declare, tariff

Term

adujar

Definition

coil a cable

Term

adueñar

Definition

take over, take hold

Term

adulterio

Definition

adultery

Term

advertir

Definition

warn, notice

Term

aeronave

Definition

aircraft

Term

afectado = pretencioso

Definition

affected, pretentious

Term

afectivo

Definition

emotional

Term

afectuoso

Definition

affectionate

Term

aficion

Definition

hobby, addiction

Term

aficionar

Definition

become keen on

Term

afiche

Definition

poster

Term

afilar

Definition

sharpen

Term

afincar

Definition

buy real estate. Afincado farmer

Term

afirmar

Definition

say, declare, reinforce, agree, consent, affirm

Term

aflojar

Definition

abate, reduce, ease off

Term

afondar

Definition

sink, put under water

Term

afonico

Definition

voiceless, soundless

Term

agazpar

Definition

catch a person

Term

agenda = calendario

Definition

calendar

Term

agilizar

Definition

speed up

Term

agotamiento fisico

Definition

sin energia

Term

agotar

Definition

exhaust, run out of

Term

agregar

Definition

add, aggregate

Term

agricola

Definition

agriculture

Term

agrio

Definition

sour, bitter. Agrios citrus fruits

Term

agrupar

Definition

group together. Agruparse gather, form a group

Term

aguafiestas

Definition

spoiler, kill-joy

Term

aguda/o

Definition

keen, acute, sharp, brisk

Term

aguja

Definition

needle

Term

agujero

Definition

hole, deficit. Agujero negro black hole

Term

ahogar

Definition

drown (somebody). Ahogarse drown (oneself)

Term

ahuyentar

Definition

scare away

Term

ajardinar

Definition

landscape

Term

ajeno/a

Definition

alien, foreign, of others, improper, ignorant

Term

ajetreo

Definition

bustle

Term

ajustar

Definition

fit, adjust

Term

al menos

Definition

at least

Term

ala

Definition

wing

Term

albañil (peon/oficial)

Definition

bricklayer, construction worker

Term

albornoz

Definition

bathrobe

Term

alcantarilla

Definition

sewage, drain

Term

alcanzar

Definition

achieve, catch up with, hit

Term

aldea

Definition

small village

Term

aleacion

Definition

alloy (mixture with base metals), alloying

Term

aletargar

Definition

lull to sleep

Term

alegar

Definition

allege, plead, complain, put forward

Term

alejar

Definition

remove, take away, withdraw

Term

alejarse

Definition

to leave, move away

Term

aletear

Definition

flap wings, flutter

Term

alfiler

Definition

niddle

Term

aliar

Definition

ally. Aliarse form an alliance. Aliado allied, ally

Term

alicaida/o

Definition

weak

Term

alienigena

Definition

alien

Term

aliento

Definition

breath

Term

alijo

Definition

contraband, alleviation, lightning of a ship

Term

almacen

Definition

grocery store, warehouse

Term

almacenar

Definition

store, collect

Term

alocar

Definition

drive crazy. Alocarse go crazy. Alocada foolish, wild

Term

alocucion

Definition

address, speech

Term

alojar

Definition

station, accommodate. Alojarse be a guest of, stay with

Term

alterado

Definition

agitated, corrupted

Term

alternar

Definition

alternate, socialize

Term

altivo

Definition

haughty (blatantly proud)

Term

alto

Definition

stop, tall, high, loud

Term

alumbrar

Definition

light up

Term

alzar

Definition

lift, raise. Alzarse revolt, rebel

Term

amainar

Definition

abate, relax, die down

Term

amamantar = dar el pecho (a)

Definition

suckle, breastfeed

Term

amañar

Definition

rig, manage

Term

amargar

Definition

make bitter, spoil, ruin

Term

amarrar

Definition

tie (up)

Term

amasar

Definition

knead, mix, amass (riquezas)

Term

amasijo

Definition

hotchpotch, dough

Term

ambiguo

Definition

ambiguous

Term

ambito

Definition

range, scope

Term

amenazar

Definition

threaten

Term

ametrallar

Definition

to machinegun. Ametralladora machine gun

Term

amortiguar

Definition

cushion (golpe), muffle (ruido)

Term

ampliar

Definition

expand, extend. Amplio ample

Term

andamio

Definition

scaffold

Term

anden

Definition

platform, pavement

Term

anhelar

Definition

wish/long for

Term

animacion

Definition

liveliness, hustle bustle, animation

Term

animal domestico = mascota = animal de compañia

Definition

mascot, pet

Term

aniquilar

Definition

annihilate, obliterate, destroy

Term

ansiar

Definition

desire, long

Term

antaño

Definition

in days gone by, long ago, last year

Term

antecedentes

Definition

previous events, circumstantial background

Term

(con) antelacion

Definition

in advance

Term

antepasado/a

Definition

ancestor

Term

antojarse

Definition

want, long, fancy

Term

antorcha

Definition

torch. Antorcha olimpica Olympic torch

Term

antropoide

Definition

anthropoid (any suborder of a higher primate)

Term

anular

Definition

nullify, ring-shaped

Term

anunciar

Definition

advertise. Anuncio - ad, banner, advertising

Term

añadidura

Definition

augmentation, addition

Term

añorar = echar de menos

Definition

miss

Term

apacible

Definition

mild, gentle, pleasant

Term

apagon

Definition

power cut

Term

apañar

Definition

fix, mend

Term

aparentemente

Definition

apparently, al parecer

Term

apartar

Definition

separate, move away, remove, take, select

Term

aparte

Definition

aside (a un lado), separately (por separado), separate, apart. Aparte de = salvo except for

Term

apasionar

Definition

fascinate. Apasionarse get exicted

Term

apatrida

Definition

stateless person

Term

apear

Definition

take down (bajar). Apearse de give up, get off (bus)

Term

apedrear = matar a pedradas

Definition

stone to death

Term

apelar

Definition

appeal (to)

Term

apenar

Definition

be ashamed, be embarrassed, sadden

Term

apenas

Definition

hardly, barely, only just, scarcely, as soon as

Term

apertura

Definition

kickoff, opening, start

Term

apestar

Definition

stink. Peste = hedor stink

Term

aplastar

Definition

crash, squash

Term

aplazar

Definition

defer

Term

apoderado

Definition

agent, proxy

Term

apoderar

Definition

empower. Apoderarse usurp, seize

Term

aporo

Definition

difficult situation, embarrassment, anguish

Term

aportar

Definition

provide, contribute (contribuir)

Term

apostar

Definition

bet, post. Apuesta bet, elegant, smart, good looking

Term

apodo

Definition

nickname, handle

Term

apostar

Definition

bet, post. Hacer algo a posta to do something with bad intention purposely

Term

apreciar = agradecer = apreciar

Definition

appreciate

Term

apremiar

Definition

force, remind, compel

Term

apresurarse

Definition

hurry up

Term

apretar

Definition

press, squeeze, press, crowd

Term

aprieto

Definition

difficult situation

Term

aprobar

Definition

pass, approve

Term

aprovechar

Definition

to make the most of, to make progress, profit. Aprovecharse take advantage of

Term

apto

Definition

suitable, capable, fit

Term

apuntar

Definition

note, point, prompt, hint. Apuntarse a matricularse en. Apunte - note

Term

apuñalar

Definition

stab. Puñalada stab, stab wound

Term

apurar

Definition

finish off, hurry, embarrass, worry, purify, clear up. Apurada rushed, in a hurry, exhausted

Term

apuro

Definition

embarrassment

Term

aquejar

Definition

afflict, complain

Term

aqui/ahi/alli

Definition

here/there (nearby, within sight)/there (far)

Term

ara

Definition

altar

Term

arancel

Definition

tarrif

Term

arañar = rascar

Definition

scratch

Term

arboleda

Definition

grove, wood

Term

arco

Definition

arc, arch, bow, security metal detection

Term

arco iris

Definition

rainbow

Term

arder = quemar

Definition

burn

Term

armar

Definition

assemble, pitch, load

Term

arraigar

Definition

take root, establish

Term

arrancar

Definition

start (a car/machine), uproot, wrest.

Term

arrastrar

Definition

crawl, grovel, drag along the ground, win over, sway

Term

arrebatar

Definition

captivate, get furious, carry off, take away by violence

Term

arremeter = agredir

Definition

attack

Term

arrepentirse

Definition

repent, regret

Term

arriesgar

Definition

risk

Term

arrimar

Definition

move, bring closer, put away. Arrimarse come closer

Term

arruinar

Definition

ruin, be ruined, bankrupt, be bankrupt

Term

artilugio

Definition

gadget

Term

asar

Definition

roast, grill

Term

asediar

Definition

lay siege, pester, badger

Term

asentamiento = poblado = poblacion

Definition

settlement (asentamiento is a squatters kind of a settlement)

Term

asequible

Definition

accessible, affordable

Term

asesorar

Definition

advice

Term

asestar

Definition

deal (golpe), fire

Term

aseveracion

Definition

assertion

Term

asignatura

Definition

(university) course

Term

asilar

Definition

to give asylum

Term

asolar

Definition

devastate

Term

asomar

Definition

peep out, loom

Term

asombrar

Definition

amaze. Asombrarse be amazed

Term

aspa

Definition

wings/arms of a windmill

Term

aspero

Definition

rough, sharp, sour, unpleasant

Term

asquear

Definition

disgust, make sick

Term

asumir

Definition

assume (adopt), accept

Term

asunto

Definition

matter, issue

Term

atacado

Definition

faint-hearted, coward, under attack

Term

atajar

Definition

take a shortcut, put a stop (stem)

Term

ataque al corazon

Definition

heart attack

Term

atado

Definition

tied, inhibited

Term

atascadero = dificultades

Definition

difficulties

Term

atascar

Definition

block (up). Atascarse = become jammed, get stuck, get blocked (up)

Term

atentar

Definition

attempt. Attentar contra (la vida de) alguien

Term

atento=observador

Definition

observant

Term

aterrizar

Definition

land (airplane)

Term

atesorar

Definition

hoard

Term

atisbar

Definition

make out, observe, spy, scrutinize

Term

atizar

Definition

stir, poke

Term

atonito

Definition

astonished

Term

atracar

Definition

rob, hold up. Atracarse (de) to eat one´s fill (of)

Term

atracar en

Definition

dock

Term

atragantarse

Definition

choke on

Term

atrapar

Definition

catch, trap, impose, deceive

Term

atras

Definition

behind, in the back

Term

atrechar

Definition

take a short cut

Term

atril

Definition

music stand, reading desk/stand

Term

atropellar

Definition

collide, knock over, run over. Atropellarse act hastily

Term

atuendo

Definition

attire

Term

audaz

Definition

audacious, hardy

Term

aula

Definition

classroom

Term

aun que

Definition

even though

Term

aun asi

Definition

even so

Term

aunar

Definition

join. Aunarse unite

Term

ausencia

Definition

absence

Term

ausente

Definition

absent, absent-minded

Term

autentico

Definition

certified

Term

autostop

Definition

hitchhiking

Term

avariciar

Definition

covet, desire

Term

avaro

Definition

miser, mean, cheap (tacaño)

Term

avenir

Definition

settle differences

Term

aventurera/o

Definition

adventuress

Term

avergonzar

Definition

shame, embarrass

Term

averiar

Definition

damage

Term

ayuntamiento

Definition

city/town hall

Term

azafata

Definition

stewardess/hostess

Term

azorar

Definition

embarrass, terrify, incite, irritate, be restless/alarmed

Term

azotar

Definition

blow, smack, lash

Term

baba

Definition

dribble, saliva, slobber, slime

Term

baca

Definition

roof rack

Term

bachata

Definition

party, good time

Term

bache

Definition

pothole, economic depression

Term

bachillerato

Definition

2 year preparation for university

Term

bala

Definition

bale, bullet

Term

balazo

Definition

shot, bullet wound

Term

balbuceo

Definition

babbling

Term

baldosa

Definition

floor tile

Term

banda

Definition

gang, band (musica), ribbon (cinta), waveband, touchline/wing (futbol), cushon (billar)

Term

banqueta

Definition

stool, sidewalk, pavement

Term

baremo

Definition

scale, yardstick, norm

Term

bareño

Definition

bucket

Term

barranca

Definition

ravine, hill, a deep hole

Term

barrendero

Definition

street sweeper

Term

barreño

Definition

washing-up bowl

Term

barrera

Definition

barrier

Term

barriga

Definition

belly

Term

barril

Definition

barrel

Term

barro

Definition

mud

Term

barrote

Definition

(iron) bar

Term

basada

Definition

bed

Term

bascula

Definition

scales

Term

bascular

Definition

tilt

Term

baston

Definition

walking stick, baton

Term

basurero

Definition

garbage dump, garbage man

Term

batear

Definition

bat, hit

Term

beato

Definition

blessed, devout

Term

beca

Definition

grant, fellowship

Term

belico

Definition

warlike, martial, military. Conflicto belico military conflict

Term

bellota

Definition

acorn

Term

bengala

Definition

flare

Term

benjamin/a

Definition

youngest child

Term

bicho

Definition

beast, bug, little terror

Term

bidon

Definition

drum, can, jerry can

Term

bigote

Definition

mustache

Term

bisabuelo/a

Definition

great-grandfather/mother

Term

bisque

Definition

crema de mariscos

Term

bisturi

Definition

scalpel

Term

bitacora

Definition

blog, housing for a ship's compass and a lamp

Term

blandear

Definition

soften, render mild, make one change his opinion

Term

blanquecino

Definition

off-white

Term

blindar

Definition

armor-plate

Term

bobo

Definition

stupid, nerd

Term

bocana

Definition

river mouth

Term

bocanada

Definition

mouthful, puff of smoke, gust of wind

Term

bocina = claxon

Definition

horn (of a car)

Term

bochorno

Definition

when it's hot and humid

Term

bodega

Definition

store, wine shop, wine cellar

Term

bogar

Definition

row, sail

Term

bolsa

Definition

stock exchange

Term

bolsa de aseo

Definition

sponge bag

Term

bollo

Definition

(bread) roll, bun, dent. Bollicao bollo con chocolate por dentro.

Term

bonchorno = pesado

Definition

unbearable

Term

bondad

Definition

goodness

Term

boquiabierta

Definition

gaping

Term

bordado

Definition

embroidered

Term

borde

Definition

border, edge, wild, antipatico o mal educado

Term

borrador

Definition

eraser, rough draft

Term

bostezar

Definition

yawn

Term

botar

Definition

bounce, launch. Botarse launch

Term

bote

Definition

jar

Term

botin

Definition

booty, loot, plunder

Term

botiquin

Definition

first-aid kit

Term

boveda

Definition

vault

Term

braga

Definition

underpants

Term

bramido

Definition

bellow, roar, groan

Term

brasa

Definition

live coal

Term

bravo

Definition

brave, fierce, wild (animal), rough (sea)

Term

brazero

Definition

brazier

Term

brecha

Definition

hole, opening, gash, wound

Term

brillantina

Definition

hair cream

Term

brillar

Definition

shine

Term

brincar

Definition

skip (about), leap

Term

brindar

Definition

drink a toast, offer

Term

brisa

Definition

breeze

Term

broma

Definition

a joke on somebody's expense. Chiste a general joke.

Term

bronca

Definition

row, scolding

Term

brote

Definition

bud, shoot, sign, hint, outbreak

Term

bruma

Definition

mist

Term

buitre

Definition

vulture, greedy

Term

brujo

Definition

wizard

Term

brusco

Definition

brusque, sudden, abrupt

Term

buchear

Definition

mock, jest

Term

bufanda = pañuelo (also handkerchief)

Definition

scarf

Term

bufete

Definition

lawyer's practice

Term

buhardilla

Definition

attic

Term

bullicio

Definition

hustle & bustle

Term

bulto

Definition

bulk, package

Term

buque

Definition

ship, hull of a ship

Term

burlon

Definition

mocking, fond of making jokes

Term

butaca

Definition

seat in a theater

Term

cabal

Definition

honest, exact, just

Term

cabecera

Definition

header

Term

cabellera

Definition

head of hair, long hair, false hair, tail of a comet

Term

cabello

Definition

hair

Term

cabizbajo

Definition

melancholy, thoughtful, drooping

Term

cabo

Definition

rope, corporal, cape (geography), peace

Term

cabra

Definition

goat

Term

cabrear

Definition

anger

Term

cacique

Definition

cacique, local political boss, chief

Term

caco

Definition

thief

Term

cachalote

Definition

sperm whale

Term

cacharros

Definition

pots & pans, piece of junk

Term

cachear

Definition

frisk

Term

cachivache

Definition

knick-knack

Term

cachondearse de uno

Definition

make fun of somebody. Cachondeo - joke. Ser un cachondeo be a laugh

Term

cachorro

Definition

puppy, kitten, cub

Term

cadena

Definition

chain (encadenar to chain). La cadena perpetua life sentence

Term

cadencioso

Definition

rhythmical

Term

caducar

Definition

expire. Fecha de caducidad expiry date

Term

cafetera

Definition

coffeepot

Term

cagar

Definition

shit (informal), freak out, shit yourself (metaphorically)

Term

cajero/a

Definition

cashier, teller, cash machine

Term

cajon

Definition

drawer, chest

Term

cal

Definition

lime

Term

calabobos

Definition

drizzle

Term

calada

Definition

drag (of cigarette), soaking

Term

calambre

Definition

electric shock (descarga electrica), cramp, spasm

Term

calar

Definition

soak, penetrate, wedge

Term

calcar

Definition

trace, copy

Term

calcio

Definition

calcium

Term

caldear

Definition

heat/warm/liven up

Term

calida

Definition

hot, crafty

Term

calidad

Definition

quality, excellence

Term

calidez

Definition

warmth, heat

Term

calificar

Definition

qualify, authorize, grade

Term

calurosa

Definition

warmly

Term

calzado

Definition

footwear

Term

calzon = calzoncillos

Definition

shorts, underpants, panties

Term

calzonazos

Definition

henpecked husband

Term

callejoncito

Definition

one way street

Term

callejuela

Definition

back/side street

Term

camara

Definition

chamber, camera

Term

camarada

Definition

comrade, colleague

Term

camarografo

Definition

camera man

Term

cambiante

Definition

changeable

Term

camilla

Definition

stretcher. Mesa camilla round table with heater beneath

Term

caminata = excursion de pie

Definition

hike

Term

camison

Definition

nightdress

Term

camorra

Definition

trouble, quarrel

Term

campana

Definition

bell. Timbre door bell. Cascabel small bell. cencerro cowbell

Term

campanada

Definition

peal of bell, stroke of clock, sensation

Term

canape

Definition

sofa

Term

canciller

Definition

foreign minister, chancellor

Term

candela

Definition

candle, light, fire, candlestick

Term

candelero

Definition

candlestick

Term

candido

Definition

simple, candid, guileless

Term

canela

Definition

cinnamon

Term

canguro

Definition

kangaroo, babysitting

Term

cantamañana

Definition

unreliable person

Term

cantautor

Definition

singer-songwriter

Term

cantera

Definition

quarry

Term

caña

Definition

cane, reed, small glass of beer

Term

cañada

Definition

cattle track, valley, creek

Term

cañido

Definition

clinging

Term

ceño

Definition

frown, scowl, threatening look

Term

capa

Definition

coat, cloak

Term

capear

Definition

get out of. Capear el temporal weather out the storm

Term

capo

Definition

hood, mafia boss

Term

capilla

Definition

chapel, hood

Term

caprichoso

Definition

capricious

Term

capullo

Definition

jerk, cocoon of a silkworm

Term

carajear

Definition

insult, swear at

Term

caravana = atasco

Definition

traffic jam, caravan

Term

carestia = escasez

Definition

famine, scarcity, high cost

Term

cargador

Definition

chamber (arma), loader (persona), charger (battery)

Term

carpeta

Definition

file, folder, portfolio

Term

caradura

Definition

shamelessly. Trying to get what you don't deserve. Tener cara dura = tener mucho morro

Term

carcajada

Definition

laughter

Term

carecer

Definition

lack. Carencia - lack

Term

carilla

Definition

bankbook, deposit book

Term

carinosa = cariñosa

Definition

caring, anxious

Term

carnet = carne

Definition

identification card

Term

carpa

Definition

tent, carp (fish)

Term

cartel

Definition

poster, placard

Term

cartucho

Definition

cartridge, roll

Term

carrera

Definition

running, race, route, course (of life), studies, career

Term

carreta

Definition

cart

Term

carretilla

Definition

wheelbarrow

Term

carril

Definition

lane, rail

Term

cascarrabias

Definition

grouch

Term

casco = yelmo = celada = morrion

Definition

helmet

Term

casera

Definition

domestic, homely, home-bread

Term

casero

Definition

homemade, domestic, landlord, house agent

Term

caseta

Definition

hut, booth

Term

casta

Definition

cast, breed, lineage

Term

castaña

Definition

chestnut

Term

casual

Definition

accidental, casual, ocasional

Term

casualidad

Definition

coincidence. Por casualidad by chance

Term

casucha = chabola

Definition

shack

Term

catarro = resfriado

Definition

cold

Term

catarro epidemico

Definition

flu

Term

cateto

Definition

bumpkin

Term

catedratico

Definition

professor, head of department

Term

caucho

Definition

coat

Term

caudal

Definition

flow/volume (of water), wealth

Term

cautela

Definition

caution

Term

cautiverio

Definition

captivity

Term

cautivar

Definition

capture, captivate, enchant

Term

cayuco

Definition

small fishing boat

Term

cebar

Definition

fatten up, fuel, feed (animals). Cebarse be merciless with...

Term

ceder

Definition

cede, give up, hand over

Term

cegar

Definition

blind, block, clog

Term

ceja

Definition

eyebrow

Term

celos

Definition

jealousy

Term

ceniza

Definition

ashes

Term

censar

Definition

take a census of

Term

centigrado

Definition

degrees Celsius

Term

ceñir

Definition

embrace, be tight on, fasten around one's waist. Ceñirse - tighten

Term

cepa

Definition

Stump (of a tree), vine

Term

cesped

Definition

grass, loan

Term

cicatear

Definition

to be sordidly parsimonious. Cicatero stingy, mean, miser

Term

ciclo

Definition

cycle, series

Term

cifrar

Definition

estimate, code

Term

cima

Definition

summit

Term

cimbrear

Definition

wave about, sway, wave a rod/wand. Cimbrearse sway, walk about gracefully

Term

cincel

Definition

chisel

Term

cinto = cinturon

Definition

belt

Term

circunflejo

Definition

circumflex

Term

cirugia

Definition

surgery

Term

citar

Definition

quote, make an appointment, summons

Term

clausurar

Definition

close (down)

Term

clavar

Definition

nail, stick, penetrate, thrust

Term

clavicula

Definition

collar bone

Term

coartada

Definition

alibi

Term

cobarde

Definition

coward

Term

cobre

Definition

copper

Term

cocer

Definition

boil, cook, bake

Term

codazo

Definition

nudge, jab

Term

codiciar

Definition

covet, desire. codicia greediness . codiciosa/o - greedy

Term

codo

Definition

elbow, malice, despite

Term

cofradia

Definition

brotherhood, guild

Term

cogote

Definition

nape, back of neck

Term

cojear

Definition

limp, wobble

Term

cojin

Definition

cushion

Term

cojo

Definition

lame, cripple

Term

cojonudo/a

Definition

brave, splendid

Term

colar

Definition

sneak, jump queue

Term

colera

Definition

cholera, anger, rage

Term

colgante

Definition

pendant, watch chain

Term

colilla

Definition

butt

Term

colofon

Definition

climax, culmination, an inscription at end of the book

Term

colonia

Definition

colony, colgne (perfume)

Term

colorir

Definition

color. Colorido colorfulness, pretext

Term

collar

Definition

necklace, collar

Term

colmo

Definition

height. Para colmo de desgracias to make matters worse

Term

columplio

Definition

swing

Term

comedido/a

Definition

moderate, restrained

Term

comensal

Definition

fellow diner

Term

comercial

Definition

sales rap, trade

Term

comestible

Definition

food, edible, eatable

Term

cometa

Definition

comet, kite

Term

comilon/a

Definition

greedy, someone that eats a lot

Term

comisaria

Definition

police station

Term

comicios

Definition

elections

Term

comilla(s)

Definition

quotation marks

Term

como menos = por lo menos

Definition

at least

Term

como si nada

Definition

as if it didn't happen

Term

como si tal cosa

Definition

as if nothing had happened

Term

comoda/o

Definition

chest, dresser

Term

compendio

Definition

summary, abridgment, epitome

Term

competidor

Definition

competitor, rival, competing

Term

complacer

Definition

satisfy, meet with

Term

complot

Definition

plot, conspiracy

Term

comportar

Definition

involve, carry, bring together, suffer. Comportarse - behave

Term

comprensivo/a

Definition

comprehensive, understanding

Term

comprobar

Definition

check, prove, verify

Term

comprometer

Definition

commit oneself, become involved, compromise

Term

compuesto

Definition

compound

Term

comunicado

Definition

statement, announcement

Term

conceder

Definition

grant, award, concede

Term

concejal

Definition

(town) council

Term

concienciar

Definition

become aware, make somebody aware

Term

conciliar

Definition

reconcile. Conciliar el sueño get to sleep

Term

conciudadano

Definition

fellow citizen

Term

concordar

Definition

agree, correspond (to)

Term

concurrencia

Definition

attendance, audience, competition

Term

concurrir

Definition

meet at one point, contribute, compete

Term

concursante

Definition

competitor, contestant, candidate, participant

Term

condado

Definition

county

Term

condenar

Definition

sentence, condemn, conflict

Term

confeccionar

Definition

make (up), draw up, prepare

Term

conferencia

Definition

public speech/lecture

Term

conformar

Definition

shape. Conformarse con resign oneself to, settle for

Term

congoja

Definition

anguish

Term

congreso

Definition

conference

Term

conjeturar = suponer = adivinar

Definition

guess. Conjetura = suposicion a guess

Term

conjuntamente

Definition

jointly

Term

conjuntar

Definition

coordinate

Term

conjunto

Definition

collection, joint, group, set, whole

Term

conjuro

Definition

spell, exorcism

Term

conllevar

Definition

involve, entail, convey, bear

Term

conocimiento

Definition

knowledge, cognition, acquaintance

Term

conserje

Definition

doorman, supervisor, concierge

Term

constatar

Definition

verify, check

Term

constipado

Definition

cold. Estar constipado have a cold

Term

consuelo

Definition

consolation, solace

Term

consulta

Definition

consultation, inquiry, office

Term

contentar

Definition

please, keep happy. Contentarse con make do with, be satisfied with

Term

contertulio/a

Definition

companion

Term

convidar

Definition

invite

Term

coral

Definition

choir, choral

Term

cordero

Definition

lamb

Term

correo con acuse de recibo

Definition

mail with return receipt. Correo certificado certified mail

Term

conseguir

Definition

get, succeed

Term

constar

Definition

appear in, figure in, to be composed of. Que conste tener claro, que lo sepas

Term

constatar

Definition

confirm, check

Term

consulta

Definition

consultation

Term

consumar

Definition

accomplish, consummate

Term

consumision

Definition

drink (alcoholic, in a bar)

Term

contable

Definition

accountant, countable

Term

contagiar

Definition

infect, transmit. Contagiarse be contagious

Term

contar con

Definition

count on

Term

contado (al)

Definition

(in) cash

Term

contagiar

Definition

infect, transmit

Term

contencioso

Definition

contentious, litigious, dispute, conflict

Term

contorno

Definition

contour, outline

Term

contraccion

Definition

contraction, shrinking, abbreviation, abridgment

Term

contractura

Definition

contraction of the muscles

Term

contraer

Definition

catch (a disease), acquire

Term

contraposicion

Definition

conflict, comparison

Term

contundente

Definition

blunt, forceful

Term

convocar

Definition

convene

Term

convenir

Definition

agree on, be suitable, agree. Conveniente useful, appropriate, advisable

Term

coño

Definition

cunt, fucking hell!, for fucking sake!

Term

correa

Definition

belt, thong, strap

Term

cortacircuito

Definition

a short

Term

corte

Definition

cut, length, shape, section, cut, break, court

Term

cortejar

Definition

court

Term

corriente

Definition

flow, current

Term

copo

Definition

flake, ball

Term

corcho

Definition

cork

Term

cordillera

Definition

mountain range

Term

coro

Definition

choir, chorus

Term

corpulento

Definition

having a large bulky body

Term

cortocircuito

Definition

short circuit

Term

cosechar

Definition

harvest, grow, win, rip

Term

cosquillar = hacer cosquillas

Definition

tickle. cosquilleo tickling sensation

Term

coste = costo

Definition

price. Costas costs (law)

Term

costear

Definition

pay for

Term

costura

Definition

sewing

Term

cota

Definition

altitude

Term

cotejar

Definition

compare

Term

cotizar

Definition

be valued, quote, price, pay, contribute

Term

cotorrear

Definition

chatter

Term

creerse

Definition

consider/believe oneself (considerarse), believe completely

Term

cremallera

Definition

zipper

Term

crianza

Definition

breastfeeding, nursing, breeding

Term

crisol

Definition

crucible, melting pot

Term

cruce

Definition

intersection, crossing, cross (de animales), round of competition

Term

crujiente

Definition

crunchy, rustling

Term

cuardar

Definition

square, agree, add up

Term

cuberteria

Definition

table wares

Term

cubierta

Definition

cover, casing, carcass, deck

Term

cuchitril

Definition

hovel, open shed, hut

Term

cuenco

Definition

bowl

Term

cuerda

Definition

cord, string

Term

crepitar

Definition

crackle

Term

criado

Definition

servant, brought up, educated

Term

crucero

Definition

cruise, cruiser (barco)

Term

cucurucho

Definition

paper cone, pointed hat

Term

cuenca

Definition

basin, bowl (wooden)

Term

cuenco

Definition

bowl (earthenware)

Term

cruenta

Definition

bloody, cruel

Term

cubito

Definition

ice cube

Term

cubo = balde

Definition

bucket

Term

cucharada

Definition

spoonful

Term

cuchara

Definition

spoon. Cucharilla - teaspoon

Term

cuerno

Definition

horn (of animals)

Term

cuesta

Definition

slope, hill. Cuesta abajo/arriba down/up hill. A cuestas on one's back, over one's shoulders

Term

cumplir

Definition

carry out, comply, execute, expire

Term

cundir

Definition

spread, go a long way

Term

cuna

Definition

cot, crib

Term

cuña

Definition

wedge

Term

cupo

Definition

quota, share, ration

Term

cupula

Definition

dome, leaders, leadership

Term

curandero

Definition

quack

Term

curar

Definition

cure (food and health), dress

Term

currar

Definition

work

Term

cursar

Definition

take, frequent, facilitate

Term

cursi

Definition

pretentious

Term

cuspide = cumbre

Definition

summit

Term

custodiar

Definition

guard, look after

Term

cutis

Definition

skin, complexion

Term

cutre

Definition

cheap and nasty

Term

chabola

Definition

shack

Term

chachara

Definition

chatter

Term

chal

Definition

shawl

Term

chalado

Definition

crazy

Term

chale

Definition

cottage

Term

chaleco

Definition

vest

Term

chandal

Definition

tracksuite

Term

chantaje

Definition

blackmail

Term

chapa

Definition

bodywork, sheet, plate

Term

chapapote

Definition

oil sludge

Term

chapar

Definition

plate, shut, close

Term

chapuza

Definition

odd job

Term

chaquetero/a

Definition

one that changes their opinions all the time

Term

charco

Definition

puddle, pool

Term

charol

Definition

patent leather

Term

chasquido

Definition

crack, click, snap

Term

chata

Definition

flatnosed

Term

chatarra

Definition

junk, scrap, small change

Term

chatarrero

Definition

scrap dealer

Term

chequeo

Definition

checkup

Term

chifladura

Definition

madness, whistling

Term

chillido

Definition

scream, squeak

Term

chipiron

Definition

baby squid, small cuttlefish

Term

chirrido

Definition

squeak, screech, creak

Term

chocar

Definition

collide, crash, annoy

Term

chochear

Definition

be senile

Term

chollo

Definition

bargain, cushy number

Term

choque

Definition

impact, shock, clash, crash

Term

chorra

Definition

luck, jerk

Term

chulada

Definition

piece of bravado, delight, gorgeous thing

Term

chuleta

Definition

chop, cutlet

Term

chulo

Definition

cocky

Term

chupar

Definition

suck, lick, soak up, smoke, drink

Term

chupito

Definition

shot

Term

chuzo

Definition

spike, tip of a spear

Term

danzar

Definition

dance, run about

Term

dardo

Definition

dart, missile

Term

de otra manera

Definition

otherwise

Term

de paso=por cierto=a proposito = de camino = entre parentesis

Definition

by the way

Term

deambular

Definition

wander about

Term

debido

Definition

owing, due

Term

decena

Definition

ten, about ten. Docena dozen

Term

decimononico

Definition

nineteenth-century, old fashioned

Term

defraudar

Definition

disappoint, defraud

Term

degustar

Definition

taste

Term

delantero

Definition

front

Term

delator

Definition

informant

Term

deleite

Definition

happiness, delight, bliss

Term

delgada

Definition

thin, tenuous, fine/ingenious (metaphorical)

Term

delinquir

Definition

commit a crime

Term

delirar

Definition

be delirious, rant

Term

demandar

Definition

sue, ask for, demand, petition. Demandar a alguien sue somebody

Term

demorar

Definition

delay

Term

demorarse

Definition

linger

Term

denegar

Definition

deny, reject, turn down

Term

dentro de

Definition

within (as opposed to: durante during), inside, indoors

Term

denunciar

Definition

report (to the police), denounce, condemn

Term

depender

Definition

depend. Dependiente shop assistant

Term

deponer

Definition

depose, drop, set aside

Term

depuracion

Definition

purification, purge

Term

derivar

Definition

divert, derive

Term

derramar

Definition

spill, pour

Term

derretir

Definition

melt, thaw

Term

derrotar

Definition

defeat

Term

derrumbar

Definition

collapse, demolish

Term

desabono

Definition

subscription cancellation

Term

desafiar

Definition

challenge, defy, decompose

Term

desaforar

Definition

encroach/infringe on somebody's rights

Term

desague

Definition

drain, waste outlet (de lavado)

Term

desajustar

Definition

disturb, knock out of place. Desajusto misalignment, inconsistency

Term

desapego

Definition

indifference. Apego fondness, attachment

Term

desapercibido

Definition

unnoticed

Term

desarticular

Definition

disclose, foil, break up (band, organization)

Term

desatar

Definition

untie (des-atar)

Term

desatino

Definition

foolish action/remark, mistake, madness

Term

desbaratar

Definition

mess up, wreck, talk nonsense

Term

descalzar

Definition

take shoes off, to remove impediment

Term

descampado

Definition

open country

Term

descararse

Definition

be careless of others

Term

des/cargar

Definition

un/load, down/load, dis/charge

Term

descapotable

Definition

convertible

Term

descartar

Definition

rule out, reject, refuse

Term

descendencia

Definition

descendants

Term

descenso

Definition

descent, drop

Term

descomponer

Definition

decompose, damage, annoy, rot

Term

descomunal

Definition

enormous, tremendous

Term

desconocer

Definition

not to know, disown, mistake

Term

descorrer

Definition

draw back, flow

Term

descuidar

Definition

neglect

Term

desde luego

Definition

thereupon, immediately. ¡Desde luego (que si)! - of course!, for goodness' sake

Term

desechar

Definition

turn down, throw out/away

Term

desembarazar

Definition

clear (habitacion, camino). Desembarazarse get rid of

Term

desempeñar

Definition

carry out, play, redeem

Term

desencadenar

Definition

unchain, give rise, unleash

Term

desenlace

Definition

denouncement, ending, conclusion. Desenlace tragico/feliz tragic/happy ending

Term

desgastar

Definition

wear out, become worn

Term

desglosar

Definition

break down

Term

desgraciadamente

Definition

unfortunately

Term

desgranar

Definition

thresh (shake out grain), come out with

Term

deshacer

Definition

undo, dissolve, unpack

Term

deshielo

Definition

thaw

Term

desilusionar = decepcionar

Definition

disappoint, disillusion

Term

deslizamiento

Definition

slide, sliding

Term

deslizar

Definition

slip, slide

Term

deslumbrar

Definition

dazzle

Term

desmantelar

Definition

dismantle, abandon

Term

desmayar

Definition

faint

Term

desorbitar

Definition

exaggerate

Term

despacho

Definition

office, study, dispatch

Term

despectiva

Definition

scornful, contemptuous

Term

despedida

Definition

farewell (party)

Term

despedido

Definition

redundant, sacked.

Term

despedir

Definition

dismiss, give notice, say goodbye. Despido dismissal, redundancy, dispatch

Term

despedirse

Definition

say goodbye

Term

despegar

Definition

take off, unstick

Term

despejar

Definition

clear (up) (cielo, habitacion, mente, misterio). Despejarse clear up, clear ones' mind

Term

despeñar(se)

Definition

throw/fall over a cliff

Term

desperezarse

Definition

stretch

Term

despistar

Definition

mislead, despistarse get lost, get confused

Term

desplegar

Definition

display, unfold, deploy

Term

desplomar

Definition

make a wall, sag, fall flat. Desplomarse fall in (techo), collapse

Term

desplomarse

Definition

collapse

Term

despojar

Definition

strip somebody of something. Despojarse give something up, take something off (ropa, adorno)

Term

desposar

Definition

marry. Desposarse get merried

Term

despotricar

Definition

rant on

Term

despreciar

Definition

despise, scorn, depreciate

Term

desprender

Definition

detach, unfasten, fall. Desprenderse come/fall off

Term

desproposito

Definition

stupid remark, absurdity, oddity

Term

destacar

Definition

emphasize. Destacamento - detachment

Term

destapar

Definition

open, unlock, uncover, lose control

Term

destape

Definition

permissiveness, nudity

Term

destello

Definition

sparkle, glimmer, twinkle

Term

destilar

Definition

distill, ooze, drip, trickle

Term

destornillador

Definition

screwdriver

Term

destripar

Definition

disembowel, gut, rip open

Term

desvanecer

Definition

dissipate, fade away, vanish

Term

detallar

Definition

detail

Term

detalle

Definition

item, detail, gift, nice gesture/thought. Al detalle retail

Term

detenidamente

Definition

in full, at length

Term

determinado

Definition

specific, definite, determined

Term

deuda

Definition

debt

Term

devenir

Definition

turn into, a transformation

Term

diafano

Definition

clear, transparent

Term

diana

Definition

dartboard

Term

diario

Definition

daily, diary, log

Term

dicha

Definition

joy, happiness. Dichoso happy, blissful

Term

didactico

Definition

didactic, designed or intended to teach

Term

dificultad

Definition

objection, arduousness

Term

dificultar

Definition

impede

Term

difuminar

Definition

blur

Term

difundir = propagar

Definition

spread

Term

difusion

Definition

broadcasting, diffusion

Term

dilatado

Definition

extensive, dilative, expanding

Term

dimanar

Definition

flow

Term

dimision

Definition

resignation

Term

dimitir

Definition

resign

Term

dineral

Definition

fortune

Term

diputado

Definition

member of parliament, deputy

Term

dique

Definition

dike, dock

Term

dirigente

Definition

leader, manager

Term

discapacitado = minusvalido

Definition

disabled

Term

discurrir

Definition

wander, walk, reflect, discuss

Term

discutir

Definition

discuss

Term

discurso

Definition

speech, lecture

Term

diseñdora

Definition

designer

Term

disfrazar

Definition

disguise

Term

disimular

Definition

hide, pretend

Term

disponer

Definition

arrange, dispose

Term

disposicion

Definition

disposal, setup

Term

disputar

Definition

compete for, dispute

Term

diurna

Definition

diurnal

Term

diversion

Definition

enjoyment, entertainment, diversion

Term

doblar

Definition

fold, bend, turn, dub. Dobladillo hem, cuff

Term

documental

Definition

documentary

Term

donar

Definition

donate. Donativo - donation

Term

dorado

Definition

golden

Term

dormirse

Definition

fall asleep, go to sleep (pierna, brazo), be slow to react

Term

dosis

Definition

dosage, dose

Term

dotar

Definition

give, supply, give a dowry

Term

duradero

Definition

durable, lasting

Term

echarse la siesta

Definition

to take a siesta

Term

educado

Definition

educated

Term

efectivos

Definition

forces (personel). Efectivos militares troops

Term

efecto

Definition

effect, purpose

Term

efluvio

Definition

vapor, scent, aura, exhalation

Term

ejecutar

Definition

execute, perform

Term

ejercer

Definition

practice (profession), hold (position)

Term

elaborar

Definition

make, manufacture, finish with care

Term

emanar

Definition

emanate

Term

embadurnar

Definition

smear. Embadurnar de smear with

Term

embalse

Definition

reservoir

Term

embarcadero

Definition

wharf, pier

Term

embargar

Definition

seize, overcome

Term

embaucador

Definition

deceitful

Term

emboscar

Definition

ambush

Term

embriagar

Definition

intoxicate, make drunk. Embriagarse become drunk

Term

embrujado/a

Definition

bewitched/haunted

Term

emisor

Definition

source, broadcasting station,

Term

emotivo

Definition

emotional

Term

empalmar

Definition

join, link

Term

empantanar

Definition

flood, submerge

Term

empañar

Definition

mist up, steam up.

Term

emparejar

Definition

pair, level

Term

empeñar

Definition

pledge, pawn, give. Empeñarse en insist, get into debt

Term

emerger

Definition

emerge

Term

empollar

Definition

incubate, bone up

Term

empobrecer

Definition

impoverish

Term

emprender

Definition

start, undertake, attempt

Term

empresariales

Definition

business studies

Term

empresario/a

Definition

business man/woman, employer

Term

en directo

Definition

life (music)

Term

en vez de=en lugar de

Definition

instead of

Term

enana/o

Definition

dwarfish, small, low

Term

enardecer

Definition

inflame, kindle, fire w/passion

Term

encajar

Definition

fit (nicely), push, thrust

Term

encaminar

Definition

direct (personas, pasos)

Term

encapricharse

Definition

persist in foolishness

Term

encargar

Definition

order, put in charge

Term

encargo

Definition

assignment, errand, order

Term

encerado

Definition

blackboard, polished, waxed

Term

enchufar

Definition

plug in, fit together. enchufe socket

Term

encolar

Definition

glue wood/metal

Term

encomendar

Definition

entrust

Term

encontrar

Definition

find, meet, encounter (dificultades). Encontrarse be, feel, meet (coincidir), collide, be of opposite opinions

Term

encordar

Definition

string (violin, tennis racket)

Term

encuadernar

Definition

bind (books), reconcile (metaphorically)

Term

encuestar

Definition

poll, survey

Term

encumbrar

Definition

raise to higher position. Encumbrarse rise to a higher position

Term

endosar

Definition

endorse

Term

endurecimiento

Definition

hardening

Term

enfatizar

Definition

emphasize

Term

enfocar

Definition

focus, shine on, approach

Term

enfrascar

Definition

bottle. Enfrascarse become engrossed in

Term

enfrentar

Definition

confront. Enfrente opposite

Term

enfundar

Definition

to case, sheath, put away

Term

enganchar

Definition

couple, hang up, be addictive

Term

engancharse

Definition

get hooked

Term

engender

Definition

conceive

Term

enjugar

Definition

dry, wipe

Term

enmarañado

Definition

matted, tangled, complicated

Term

enmarcar

Definition

frame

Term

ennegreser

Definition

blacken, darken

Term

enredadera

Definition

creeping plant

Term

enredar

Definition

tangle up, bother, annoy. Enredado entangled

Term

enrollar

Definition

roll up, make out

Term

ensalzar

Definition

praise

Term

ensayar

Definition

rehearse, experimentar

Term

ensayo

Definition

test, essay, rehearsal, sample

Term

enseñanza

Definition

education, schooling

Term

ensueño

Definition

dream, sleep, fantasy

Term

enterar

Definition

acquaint, find out

Term

entornar

Definition

half-close (eyes), turn

Term

entidad

Definition

firm, entity, importance

Term

entiero

Definition

burial, funeral

Term

entorno

Definition

surroundings, environment

Term

entrada

Definition

ticket to a show (not billete. Billete bus/train/airplane ticket)

Term

entrante

Definition

coming, incoming, starter

Term

entrañas

Definition

entrails, insides, heart

Term

entrechocar

Definition

clash, chatter

Term

entregar

Definition

deliver

Term

entrelazar

Definition

interlace, interlink

Term

entremeter = entrometer

Definition

insert, put in, meddle in

Term

entrenar

Definition

train

Term

entrenamiento

Definition

training

Term

entresijos

Definition

in and out

Term

entretener

Definition

keep busy, entertain

Term

entrever

Definition

glance, catch a glimpse, guess

Term

envalentonar

Definition

embolden

Term

envase

Definition

packing, wrapping, container, bottle

Term

envejecer

Definition

age

Term

epistolar

Definition

related to letter-writing

Term

equiparar

Definition

compare

Term

equipo

Definition

team, hardware, equipment

Term

es que

Definition

used to explain/justify something, used to ask (Es que no va a venir? means “perhaps”)

Term

escala

Definition

scale, ladder, stopover (en vuelo)

Term

escalafon

Definition

scale, ladder

Term

escalinata

Definition

staircase

Term

escama

Definition

scale (of fish)

Term

escaño

Definition

(parliment) seat

Term

escalofriante

Definition

spine-chilling

Term

escalonar

Definition

spread out, terrace, stagger (things)

Term

escaquearse

Definition

to duck out

Term

escaparate

Definition

window shop

Term

escarceo

Definition

small broken wave

Term

escarchar

Definition

freeze

Term

escasear

Definition

be scarce, give sparingly

Term

escoba

Definition

broom

Term

escoces

Definition

Scottish

Term

escoltar

Definition

escort

Term

escote

Definition

neckline, cleavage

Term

escudriñar

Definition

scrutinize, examine, search, pry

Term

esculpir

Definition

sculpt, carve

Term

escupir

Definition

split, discharge, cough

Term

esfera

Definition

sphere, face (of clock)

Term

esforzar

Definition

make an effort, strain

Term

esfumarse

Definition

disappear, fade away

Term

esgrima

Definition

fencing

Term

esgrimir

Definition

use, employ, wield (weapon), fence, fight according to art

Term

esmerar

Definition

polish. Esmerarse take great pains, endeavor, attain excellence

Term

espabilar

Definition

wake up, sharpen one's wits

Term

espada

Definition

sward

Term

espantar

Definition

frighten, scare, appall, shock. Espantoso frightful, horrific, terrible

Term

esparcir

Definition

intersperse, sparse

Term

esparto

Definition

grass used for weaving

Term

especiar = sazonar

Definition

to spice. Especia a spice

Term

espejismo

Definition

mirage, illusion

Term

espejuelos

Definition

eyeglasses, crystal lenses of which eyeglasses are made

Term

espesor

Definition

thickness, density, depth

Term

esposa

Definition

handcuff, wife

Term

espuma

Definition

foam

Term

esquivar

Definition

avoid, dodge

Term

establo = cuadra

Definition

stable (for horse)

Term

estacar

Definition

to put a stake, to be tied to a stake, to be enclosed in stakes

Term

estallar = explotar

Definition

explode, break out

Term

estampar

Definition

print, stamp. Estampar algo/a alguien contra to fling something/somebody against, to hurl

Term

estancar

Definition

stop, monopolize, prohibit, stagnate. Estancarse come to a standstill

Term

estancia

Definition

temporary stay, sojourn

Term

estanteria

Definition

shelves. Estante shelf

Term

estatizar

Definition

nationalize

Term

estela

Definition

wake of a boat, vapor/smoke trail

Term

estirar

Definition

stretch. Estirado cold and distant person

Term

estorbar

Definition

bother, hinder

Term

estornudar

Definition

sneeze

Term

estragar

Definition

deprave, destroy

Term

estrellar

Definition

smash

Term

estremecer

Definition

shake. Estremecerse tremble, shudder, shiver

Term

estrenar

Definition

use/show for the first time. Estrenarse debut, start

Term

estreñido/a

Definition

constipated

Term

estribar

Definition

found, be supported

Term

estropear

Definition

damage, spoil, break down

Term

estruendo

Definition

roar, uproar

Term

estrujar

Definition

squeeze, wring, crush, bleed dry

Term

estuche

Definition

container, box

Term

estufa = hornillo

Definition

stove

Term

etapa

Definition

stage/phase

Term

exagerar

Definition

exaggerate

Term

excitantes

Definition

stimulants

Term

exiliar

Definition

exile

Term

eximir

Definition

exempt

Term

expectation = esperanza

Definition

anticipation, expectancy

Term

expectativa

Definition

expectation, hope, prospect

Term

expedir

Definition

send, dispatch, isuue, expedite, facilitate

Term

expender

Definition

sell

Term

exequias

Definition

funeral, funeral rites

Term

exponer

Definition

exhibit, expose, explain

Term

exportador/a

Definition

exporter

Term

extender

Definition

spread (out), smear, extend (ampliar)

Term

exterminar

Definition

exterminate, destroy

Term

extraer

Definition

extract

Term

extranjeria

Definition

foreign status

Term

fabricante

Definition

manufacturer

Term

faccion

Definition

feature

Term

factible

Definition

feasible

Term

factura

Definition

invoice

Term

facturar

Definition

register, check in (las maletas), turn over, invoice

Term

facha

Definition

look, mess, fascist

Term

fachada

Definition

facade, store front

Term

faena

Definition

work, task

Term

fallar

Definition

fail, get wrong

Term

fallecido

Definition

deceased

Term

fallecimiento

Definition

death

Term

fallo

Definition

mistake, miss, fault, verdict, decision, judgment

Term

famelico = hambriento

Definition

starving

Term

fandanguear

Definition

revel, carouse

Term

fanfarron

Definition

a show-off, boastful

Term

fangosa

Definition

muddy

Term

farandula

Definition

troupe of strolling players, strolling musicians

Term

faro

Definition

lighthouse, headlight

Term

farol

Definition

lamp, street light

Term

fatidico

Definition

fateful, ominous

Term

fetido/a

Definition

fetid, foul smelling

Term

fatiga

Definition

harassment

Term

(in)fausto

Definition

(un)happy, (un)fortunate

Term

Definition

faith, certificate, testimony. Fe de errores errata

Term

febril

Definition

feverish, hectic

Term

feroz

Definition

fierce, ferocious, cruel

Term

ferreteria

Definition

hardware store

Term

festejos

Definition

public festivities

Term

festin

Definition

banquet

Term

fiable

Definition

dependable, reliable

Term

fiar

Definition

sell on credit, bail. Fiarse trust something/somebody

Term

ficha

Definition

token

Term

fichar

Definition

index, file, sign up (sport). Tener fichado/fichadisimo be controlled

Term

fichero

Definition

file (computing), file cabinet

Term

fiera

Definition

wild animal, demon

Term

fierro

Definition

shooter, piece

Term

figurar

Definition

appear, feign, simulate. Figurarse imagine, figure to oneself

Term

fijar

Definition

fix. Fijarse pay attention

Term

filial

Definition

subsidiary, having or assuming a relationship of a child or offspring

Term

fin

Definition

aim, goal, end

Term

finca

Definition

property, country residence

Term

fisico

Definition

physical, Physicist

Term

fisonomia

Definition

features, appearance

Term

flacido

Definition

flabby

Term

flechazo

Definition

arrow shot/wound, love at first site

Term

flecha/o = saeta

Definition

arrow

Term

flematico

Definition

phlegmatic

Term

flexo

Definition

adjustable lamp

Term

flipar

Definition

to have a wild time, go wild

Term

flujo

Definition

flow, flux

Term

folleto

Definition

leaflet, brochure, pamphlet

Term

follon = alboroto

Definition

scandal

Term

fomentar

Definition

encourage, foster. Ministerio de fomento Ministry of Public Works

Term

fondeado

Definition

anchored

Term

fondista

Definition

long-distance runner/swimmer/skier, landloard, inn/hotel-keeper

Term

fondo

Definition

background, bottom, back, depth, fund

Term

fontanero

Definition

plumber

Term

forcejear

Definition

struggle

Term

forjar

Definition

forge, create, form, invent

Term

formaction

Definition

training, formation

Term

formador

Definition

instructor or instructor of instructors

Term

formal

Definition

formal, proper, well-behaved, good, serious

Term

formulario

Definition

form (rellenar un formulario)

Term

foro

Definition

forum

Term

forro

Definition

padding, lining

Term

forro polar

Definition

fleece?

Term

fortalecer

Definition

fortify, strengthen. Fortaleza fortress, strength

Term

forrar

Definition

cover (a book), upholster, make a lot of money

Term

forzar

Definition

force, enter by force

Term

fosa comun

Definition

common grave

Term

fracasar

Definition

fail, be a failure

Term

fragancia

Definition

fragrance

Term

frambuesa

Definition

raspberry

Term

franja

Definition

strip, fringe

Term

fregar

Definition

wash, scrub, be a pain. Fregador - wash-cloth

Term

frenar

Definition

curb, slow down, check, break

Term

frenarse

Definition

restrain oneself

Term

fresco

Definition

fresh, mal educado, caradura

Term

fleco

Definition

fringe (hair), frayed edge

Term

frenesi

Definition

frenzy

Term

frente

Definition

forehead, front. Hacer frente a algo to face something

Term

fronterizo/a

Definition

border, belonging to a frontier

Term

frotar

Definition

rub, scrub

Term

fruncir

Definition

gather, raffle, wrinkle

Term

fuente = manantial

Definition

water fountain, source

Term

fugar

Definition

cause to fly/escape. Fugarse = huir escape, fly away

Term

funcionario

Definition

civil servant

Term

fundamento

Definition

basis, foundation, footing

Term

fundir

Definition

melt, merge, blow

Term

furia

Definition

fury

Term

fusilar

Definition

shoot, execute, cannibalize, volley

Term

gabinete

Definition

cabinet, office, study room

Term

gachon

Definition

graceful, sweet, attractive, spoiled, pampered

Term

galardonar

Definition

award a prize to

Term

gama

Definition

gamut

Term

gamberro

Definition

hooligan

Term

gamo

Definition

fallow deer (a type of deer)

Term

ganado

Definition

livestock

Term

ganancia

Definition

profit, earnings

Term

gandul

Definition

lazy

Term

ganga

Definition

bargain

Term

gangoso

Definition

nasal voice, a person w/nasal voice

Term

garganta

Definition

throat

Term

gas lacrimogeno

Definition

tear gas

Term

gemelo = mellizo/a

Definition

twin

Term

genero

Definition

gender, genre, type, kind

Term

gerente

Definition

manager, director

Term

gestacion

Definition

pregnancy, gestation

Term

gestor

Definition

manager

Term

girar

Definition

turn

Term

goce

Definition

pleasure

Term

golfo

Definition

golf, lout, rogue

Term

golpear

Definition

hit, bang, punch, knock, hammer

Term

gorjeo

Definition

chirping, twittering

Term

gota

Definition

drop

Term

gozar

Definition

posses, have, enjoy

Term

gracioso

Definition

funny, pretty

Term

graduacion

Definition

grading, eye-test, strength, graduation, rank, strength/proof (de bebida)

Term

granizo

Definition

hail

Term

grano

Definition

grain, pimple, spot

Term

gravedad = seriedad

Definition

seriousness

Term

gremio

Definition

club, league, guild, profession, trade/labor union

Term

grifo = canilla = llave

Definition

tap, faucet,

Term

grillo

Definition

cricket

Term

grosella

Definition

currant (berry)

Term

grosor

Definition

thickness

Term

grueso

Definition

thick, bulky, large

Term

gruta

Definition

grotto (cave, cavern)

Term

guante

Definition

glove

Term

guarderia

Definition

kindergarten

Term

guardian

Definition

watchman, guardian

Term

guarnicion

Definition

decoration, garnish, garrison

Term

guarro

Definition

filthy, dirty, pig

Term

guasa

Definition

humor, irony

Term

guinda = cereza

Definition

cherry. La guinda the icing on the cake

Term

guiñar

Definition

wink

Term

guion

Definition

hyphen, script, outline

Term

guionista

Definition

scriptwriter/screenwriter, writer of subtitles

Term

guirnalda

Definition

garland, a spiral arrangement of interwoven material

Term

guisar

Definition

cook, stew

Term

gustosa

Definition

pleasing (from gustar)

Term

haba

Definition

(a type of a broad) bean

Term

habil

Definition

accomplished, cunning

Term

habilitado

Definition

authorized

Term

habito

Definition

habit

Term

hacia

Definition

toward, about (more or less)

Term

hacienda

Definition

country estate/property, property, farm, IRS, department of treasury

Term

hacha

Definition

ax, hatchet

Term

hada

Definition

fairy. Cuento de hada fairy tail.

Term

hala

Definition

come on! (para dar animo), no! You are joking!, wow!

Term

halago

Definition

flattery

Term

hallar

Definition

find

Term

hallarse

Definition

to be, to find oneself in a place

Term

hartar

Definition

stuff, satiate

Term

hauyentar

Definition

scare/drive away

Term

hazaña

Definition

feat, exploit

Term

hecha de mimbre

Definition

wickerwork

Term

hechicera

Definition

witch, bewitching

Term

helar

Definition

freeze, dumbfound

Term

hematoma

Definition

bruise

Term

hender

Definition

carve open, cut

Term

hendidura

Definition

cut, split, crack

Term

herbolario

Definition

herbalist

Term

herramienta

Definition

tool

Term

herrero

Definition

blacksmith

Term

hiato

Definition

hiatus (grammer)

Term

hibrido

Definition

hybrid

Term

hidalgo/a

Definition

noble, gentlemanly, nobleman/woman

Term

hidratos de carbono

Definition

carbohydrates

Term

hierba

Definition

herb, grass

Term

higado

Definition

liver

Term

higuera

Definition

fig tree

Term

hilo

Definition

thread, thread/train of thought, wire

Term

hincapie en

Definition

insist on, emphasis

Term

hinchar

Definition

inflate. Hincharse swell up

Term

hipotecar

Definition

mortgage

Term

hogareña

Definition

homey

Term

hojear

Definition

leaf through

Term

holgazan

Definition

idle, good for nothing

Term

hombro

Definition

shoulder

Term

homilia

Definition

sermon

Term

honda

Definition

sling

Term

hondo

Definition

deep, profound

Term

hospedar

Definition

host

Term

hortera

Definition

tacky, vulgar

Term

hucha

Definition

moneybox, chest, trunk.

Term

huella

Definition

footprint

Term

huellas digital/dactilar

Definition

fingerprint

Term

huerto

Definition

orchard, vegetable garden

Term

humildad

Definition

humility

Term

humor

Definition

humor, bodily fluid

Term

hundir

Definition

sink, ruin

Term

husmear

Definition

sniff around, pry

Term

idear

Definition

invent, devise

Term

ignorar

Definition

ignore, be ignorant of

Term

ilusion = esperanza

Definition

hope, delusion, illusion

Term

imagen

Definition

image, frame

Term

imparable

Definition

unstopable

Term

impartir

Definition

give

Term

impedir

Definition

prevent, obstruct

Term

imponente

Definition

impressive

Term

imponer

Definition

impose

Term

imprenta

Definition

(printing) press, printing house

Term

imprescindible

Definition

indispensable

Term

impresor/a

Definition

printer

Term

improvisar

Definition

improvise

Term

impulsar

Definition

propel, urge, stimulus, boost

Term

imputar

Definition

accuse, attribute, allocate, assign

Term

in fraganti

Definition

red handed, en el mismo momento en que se esta cometiendo el delito

Term

inamovible

Definition

immovable, fixed

Term

incautarse

Definition

seize, confiscate

Term

incertidumbre

Definition

uncertainty

Term

incidir

Definition

fall into/upon, meet with, influence, affect

Term

incitar

Definition

incite, stimulate

Term

incluso

Definition

even

Term

incoar

Definition

commence, initiate

Term

incorporar

Definition

incorporate, raise or make a patient sit up in his bed

Term

incrustar

Definition

embed. Incrustacion inlay

Term

indagar = investigar

Definition

investigate

Term

indemnizar

Definition

compensate

Term

indigente

Definition

poor person

Term

individuo

Definition

person, individual

Term

indomable

Definition

rebellious

Term

indultar

Definition

pardon

Term

ineludible

Definition

unavoidable

Term

inexorable

Definition

inexorable, relentless

Term

infancia

Definition

childhood

Term

infatuacion = encaprichamiento amoroso

Definition

infatuacion, vanity

Term

informe

Definition

shapeless, report

Term

ingresar

Definition

deposit, join, pay in. Estar ingresada/o to be committed in a hospital

Term

ingresos

Definition

income, deposit

Term

inicio

Definition

beginning

Term

inmiscuir

Definition

mix, interface, intermediate

Term

innato

Definition

innate, natural

Term

inodoro

Definition

toilet bowl, odorless

Term

inquebabrantable

Definition

unshakable, unwavering

Term

inquieta

Definition

anxious

Term

inscribir

Definition

register, engrave

Term

insercion

Definition

insertion

Term

insolito

Definition

unusual

Term

instaurar

Definition

establish

Term

instituto

Definition

high school (ages 14-18 or 12-18. Colegio: ages 6-14), institute

Term

integrante

Definition

member, constituent

Term

intendencia

Definition

administration, council

Term

intenso

Definition

intense (heat, look), heavy (rain), bright (light), passionate (love)

Term

intercalar

Definition

insert

Term

internar

Definition

commit (hospital), intern in, admit to, send to boarding school. Internarse get involved, penetrate

Term

internautar

Definition

use internet. Internauta net user

Term

intrigar

Definition

intrigue. Intrigante intriguing, schemer, stirrer

Term

invidente

Definition

blind

Term

involucrar

Definition

involve

Term

inyeccion

Definition

injection

Term

irradiar

Definition

radiate

Term

irreflexiva

Definition

inconsiderate, indiscreet, unreflecting

Term

irrisorio

Definition

risible (= laughable). Precio irrisorio presio muy bajo

Term

irritar

Definition

irritate

Term

irrumpir en

Definition

burst into (a place), burst onto (the scene)

Term

jadear

Definition

pant

Term

jaleo

Definition

spree, binge, mess

Term

jaqueca

Definition

migraine

Term

jarron

Definition

vase

Term

jerga

Definition

jargon

Term

jolin = jolines

Definition

sugar!, wow!

Term

jornada

Definition

working day, journey. Media jornada half day

Term

juego

Definition

set (e.g. of keys), game

Term

jugar

Definition

play. Jugarse bet. Jugar a gamble

Term

juicio

Definition

verdict, judgment, trial

Term

jurado

Definition

jury, member of jury

Term

jurista

Definition

jurist, lawyer, pensioner

Term

juzgado

Definition

court

Term

juzgar

Definition

try, judge

Term

labor

Definition

work, task.

Term

labrar

Definition

work, cultivate, carve out, plow

Term

lacrar

Definition

injure, seal with wax

Term

ladera

Definition

mountainside, hillside

Term

ladrillo

Definition

brick

Term

laical

Definition

belonging to the people, as opposed to the clergy

Term

langosta

Definition

lobster, locust (saltamontes)

Term

lanzar

Definition

launch, throw

Term

lanzadera

Definition

shuttle

Term

lar

Definition

hearth, home. Lares home, place (lugar)

Term

largar

Definition

launch, release, give, pay out, yack away, loosen, slacken

Term

largarse

Definition

scoot, take off

Term

lata

Definition

can, pain (in the neck/butt)

Term

latir

Definition

beat (of the heart). Latido heart beat, throb

Term

laurear

Definition

honor. Laurear a alguin (con) honor someone with

Term

lavamanos

Definition

washbasin/bowl

Term

lazarillo

Definition

blind person's guide

Term

lazo

Definition

ribbon, ties, bond

Term

legumbres = verduras = hortaliza

Definition

vegetables

Term

leal

Definition

loyal

Term

lectura

Definition

reading

Term

lecho

Definition

bed, layer

Term

legar

Definition

bequeath, delegate

Term

lejano/a

Definition

distant

Term

lema

Definition

motto, slogan

Term

leño

Definition

log (de madera), blockhead

Term

letra

Definition

monthly mortgage payment, letter, handwriting, typeface, literal meaning, lyrics

Term

letras

Definition

estudios humanisticos

Term

letrero = rotulo = placa

Definition

sign (placard)

Term

leve

Definition

light, minor

Term

levadura

Definition

yeast, baking powder

Term

librerio

Definition

bookseller, bookshelf

Term

liar

Definition

tie up, mess things up, confuse. Liarse - get involved. Estar liado tener muchas cosas que hacer

Term

licenciatura

Definition

degree, degree course, graduation

Term

lidiar = pugnar

Definition

struggle, fight

Term

lienzo

Definition

cloth, canvas, painting

Term

ligar

Definition

bind, score (encontrar pareja). Ligue one night stand. Ligon flirtatious, womanizer

Term

limitar

Definition

limit, restrict, mark out (terreno), define, border. Limitarse limit/restrict oneself

Term

limpiaparabrisas

Definition

windshield wipers

Term

lince

Definition

lynx

Term

linchar

Definition

lynch

Term

liron

Definition

dormouse

Term

liso

Definition

flat, smooth, straight, plain

Term

liston

Definition

bar, lath

Term

litoral

Definition

coastal, coast

Term

llama

Definition

flame

Term

llamativo

Definition

bright, showy, draws attention

Term

lo mismo que = igual que

Definition

just like

Term

locucion

Definition

phrase

Term

locutor

Definition

newsreader, announcer, presenter, speaker

Term

lomo

Definition

back (of animal), loin (meet), spine (of book), ribs

Term

lonja

Definition

slice, exchange, lonja de pescados fish market

Term

los demas

Definition

the rest

Term

lugubre = sombrio

Definition

gloomy, sad

Term

lunar

Definition

lunar, mole, spot

Term

lustro

Definition

five year period

Term

macana

Definition

wooden Indian weapon, stupid thing, pain, drag

Term

macarra

Definition

thug, lout

Term

maceta

Definition

flowerpot

Term

macizo

Definition

solid, massiveness, bulk

Term

machacar

Definition

go on and on, crush

Term

machote/a

Definition

brave, big boy/girl, rough draft

Term

madeja

Definition

coil, loop

Term

madrastra = mama politica

Definition

stepmother

Term

madrugon

Definition

early riser

Term

magistrado

Definition

judge (juez), magistrate

Term

magro

Definition

lean, poor, lean meat

Term

maldito

Definition

cursed, damned

Term

maletin

Definition

briefcase

Term

maloliente

Definition

smelly

Term

manantial

Definition

spring, source

Term

manar

Definition

flow (river)

Term

manchar

Definition

stain, make dirty

Term

manco

Definition

one handed/armed, defective

Term

mandar

Definition

order, send. mando control, command, authority. Mando a distancia remote control

Term

mandatario

Definition

representative, agent. Primer mandatario head of state

Term

mandato

Definition

order, command, mandate, term of office

Term

manecilla

Definition

small hand (of clock)

Term

manga

Definition

sleeve, hosepipe

Term

mango

Definition

handle (asa)

Term

maniobrar

Definition

maneuver

Term

mantilla

Definition

shawl, cape

Term

manualidades

Definition

handicraft

Term

manitas

Definition

handy person

Term

manta

Definition

blanket. Ser un manta be a loser

Term

mantel

Definition

tablecloth

Term

mantenimiento

Definition

maintenance, sustenance, service

Term

manto

Definition

layer, cloak

Term

manualidades

Definition

handicraft, craft work

Term

maquinilla

Definition

clippers

Term

marca

Definition

brand. Marca blanca generic products

Term

marco

Definition

frame, mark, setting (ambiente)

Term

marchitar

Definition

wither, fade, wizen

Term

marea

Definition

tide, flood, sea mist

Term

marear

Definition

make (sea/travel) sick, annoy. Marearse get (sea/travel) sick, get dizzy, get drunk.

Term

maremoto

Definition

tidal wave

Term

marmol

Definition

marble

Term

maruja

Definition

ama de casa, un poco loca, habla mucho

Term

mas bien

Definition

rather

Term

mas que

Definition

although, even if

Term

mas si

Definition

perhaps if

Term

masa

Definition

dough, mass, mixture

Term

martillear

Definition

hammer. Martillo hammer

Term

mascar = masticar

Definition

chew

Term

masificar

Definition

cause overcrowding

Term

matanza

Definition

slaughter

Term

materia

Definition

material, matter, subject

Term

matiz

Definition

nuance, shade (of color)

Term

matizar

Definition

vary

Term

maton

Definition

bully

Term

matrona

Definition

matron, midwife

Term

matutina

Definition

matutinal, belonging to the morning

Term

mayordomo

Definition

butler

Term

mayoritario/a

Definition

majority. Decision mayoritaria majority decision

Term

maza

Definition

club, drumstick, mace

Term

mediado

Definition

hal-full. A mediados de junio in the middle of June

Term

a mediados de

Definition

in the midst of

Term

mediana

Definition

center divider of highway, median (math)

Term

mediante

Definition

through, by means of

Term

medico cabecera

Definition

general practicioner

Term

medida

Definition

measurement, measure, moderation

Term

medio ambiente

Definition

the environment

Term

melocoton (duranze)

Definition

peach

Term

melena

Definition

long hair

Term

melenudo

Definition

a person with a mop of hair

Term

mella

Definition

gap. Hacer mella en make a dent. Hacer mella en alguien make an impression on somebod

Term

mendigo

Definition

beggar

Term

menear

Definition

move, shake

Term

menestra

Definition

vegetable stew

Term

mensajeria

Definition

(electronic) messaging

Term

mensualidad

Definition

monthly payment/salary

Term

mente

Definition

mind, sense

Term

merar

Definition

mix liquors

Term

mercadillo

Definition

flee market

Term

merced

Definition

favor, gift, will, pleasure, wages. Merced a thanks to

Term

merendar

Definition

snack

Term

merienda

Definition

tea, picnic

Term

meritorio

Definition

worthy

Term

merluza

Definition

hake (a type of fish)

Term

mermar

Definition

diminish, reduce

Term

meta

Definition

finish line

Term

meter

Definition

put in, place. Meterse interfere

Term

mezclar

Definition

mix

Term

mezquita

Definition

mosque

Term

michelin

Definition

spare tire, roll of fat

Term

mientras que = siempre y cuando = siempre que

Definition

as long as

Term

milicia

Definition

military profession, militia

Term

mimar

Definition

spoil, pamper. Mimado = consentido spoiled.

Term

mimo

Definition

show of affection, a mime

Term

mimoso

Definition

affectionate, delicate

Term

mineria

Definition

mining, mining industry. Minero miner, mineral

Term

mirilla

Definition

peephole, spy hole

Term

mismisima

Definition

very same

Term

misogino

Definition

misogynist

Term

mitin

Definition

rally, political/labor meeting

Term

moco

Definition

snot, mucus. Mocoso brat, runny-nosed, ignorant

Term

modalidad

Definition

form, type, discipline

Term

moflete

Definition

chubby cheek

Term

mojar

Definition

wet, moisten

Term

moldear

Definition

mold, cast

Term

moler

Definition

grind, mill, press. Remoler - regrind

Term

monada

Definition

little beauty

Term

moneda

Definition

coin, currency

Term

monje

Definition

monk

Term

monopolio

Definition

monopoly

Term

montaje

Definition

assembly, montage,

Term

moqueta = alfombra

Definition

carpet

Term

morar

Definition

dwell

Term

morado/a

Definition

purple, bruised

Term

morboso

Definition

morbid

Term

morralla

Definition

scum, small fry, rubble, small change

Term

morreo

Definition

smooch, kiss

Term

morro

Definition

nose, front

Term

mortero

Definition

mortal (a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle)

Term

mosaico

Definition

mosaic, tile

Term

mosqueado

Definition

spotted, brindled

Term

mostrador

Definition

counter, bar, desk. Mostrador de informacion info/check-in desk

Term

mostaza

Definition

mustard

Term

motin

Definition

mutiny

Term

mozalbete

Definition

greenhorn

Term

muchedumbre

Definition

crowd

Term

mudanza

Definition

change, move (of home)

Term

muelle

Definition

dock, easy, comfortable, spring (resorte)

Term

mujerona

Definition

stout woman, matron

Term

muleta

Definition

crutch

Term

muletilla

Definition

pet phrase/word

Term

multitud

Definition

crowd

Term

muñeca

Definition

wrist, doll, dummy

Term

muñeco

Definition

puppet, doll

Term

nada mas = cuanto antes = en cuanto

Definition

as soon as

Term

nada menos que

Definition

no less than, none other than

Term

negar

Definition

deny, refuse. negarse=rechazar=rehusar=deshecho refuse

Term

nafasto

Definition

ill-fated, harmful, terrible, dreadful

Term

naufragar

Definition

sink, be shipwrecked

Term

nexo

Definition

link, connection, knot, string, union

Term

niebla = neblina

Definition

fog, mist. Niebla toxica = hongo de contaminacion - smog

Term

niñera

Definition

nanny, baby-sitter

Term

no obstante = sin embargo = de todas maneras = a pesar de todo

Definition

nevertheless, however

Term

no bien

Definition

as soon as

Term

nocivo/a

Definition

hurtful, noxious

Term

nomina

Definition

payroll, payslip, wages, catalog

Term

normativa

Definition

regulations, rules

Term

noviazgo

Definition

engagement

Term

nutrir

Definition

nourish

Term

obra

Definition

work, construction site

Term

obrero

Definition

worker/labor

Term

observador

Definition

observant, observer

Term

obstaculo

Definition

obstacle

Term

oca = ganso domestico

Definition

domestic goose (ganso)

Term

occidentalizar

Definition

westernize

Term

ocio

Definition

pasatiempo, leisure, idleness

Term

oculista

Definition

ophthalmologist, eye specialist

Term

ocultar

Definition

hide

Term

ocupar

Definition

occupy (invadir, llenar), take up, hold, provide work for. ocuparse = encargarse

Term

ocurrente

Definition

witty, sharp

Term

oficio

Definition

job, trade, service, mass

Term

ojeras

Definition

bags under the eyes

Term

olisquear

Definition

sniff

Term

ombligo

Definition

navel

Term

ondular

Definition

ripple, wave

Term

oponer

Definition

put up (resistance), give (a reason). Oponerse be opposed to something.

Term

opositar

Definition

go in for a public competition, to sit a public examination

Term

oposicion

Definition

public exam for employment in public service, education, military, etc.

Term

opositor

Definition

opponent. El lider opositor the leader of the opposition

Term

optar

Definition

choose (something), aim

Term

ordenado

Definition

ordered

Term

orquesta

Definition

orchestra

Term

ortográfico

Definition

spelling, orthographical

Term

osadia

Definition

audacity

Term

oscuro

Definition

dark, obscure

Term

ostra

Definition

oyster

Term

ostras!

Definition

good grief!

Term

otorgar

Definition

grant, award, declare/execute (law)

Term

pactar

Definition

agree to, strike a deal

Term

pachanguero

Definition

catchy

Term

pachorra

Definition

sluggishness, calmness

Term

pachucho

Definition

off-color

Term

padecer

Definition

endure, suffer

Term

paisano

Definition

compatriot, civilian. Policia de paisano police w/o uniform

Term

paja

Definition

straw, jerk off

Term

paje

Definition

page (boy attending a great personage, a cabin boy)

Term

paladar

Definition

palate (taste)

Term

paleto

Definition

country bumpkin, coarse, uncauth

Term

palmada

Definition

clap, pat, slap

Term

paliar

Definition

ease, relieve, justify, excuse

Term

palillo

Definition

toothpick, drum-stick, chopstick

Term

palo

Definition

stick, club, handle, bar, mast

Term

palpar

Definition

feel one's way, grope along

Term

pandereta

Definition

tambourine

Term

pandilla

Definition

gang, mob

Term

panfilo

Definition

gullible, nincompoop

Term

paño

Definition

cloth, material

Term

papel

Definition

paper, role, part

Term

papelera

Definition

paper mill, wastepaper basket, litter bin

Term

papeleta

Definition

slip of paper, ticket

Term

papeleria

Definition

stationer´s (shop)

Term

par

Definition

even, pair, couple

Term

no es para tanto

Definition

usamos cuando la reaccion de alguien nos parece exagerada.

Term

paracaidas

Definition

parachuting

Term

parecer

Definition

opinion, appear, seem, look like, judge

Term

paradero

Definition

whereabouts, bus stop

Term

paralela/o

Definition

parallel

Term

parche

Definition

patch, makeshift solution

Term

parco

Definition

sparing, concise

Term

pardillo

Definition

naive person

Term

parecer

Definition

look like, seem/look. Parecerse be alike

Term

parentesco

Definition

relationship

Term

parir = dar a luz

Definition

give birth

Term

parpadear

Definition

blink, flicker

Term

parrilla

Definition

grating, grill, broiler

Term

partido

Definition

team, (political) party

Term

partitura

Definition

music score

Term

parto

Definition

birth

Term

pasada

Definition

act of passing, malicious act, shame, wipe

Term

pasadero

Definition

supportable, passable, stepping-stone

Term

pasante

Definition

(law) clerk, assistant

Term

pasar

Definition

pass, cross, go through, show in, spend (tiempo)... Pasarse pass (cesar), slip by, miss out, go too far, pop in

Term

pasarela

Definition

footbridge, catwalk

Term

pasillo = corredor

Definition

corridor

Term

pasion

Definition

passion

Term

pasmado

Definition

astonished

Term

pasmo

Definition

astonishment, chill, spasm

Term

paso = ritmo

Definition

pace, speed

Term

pasto

Definition

pasture

Term

pastosa

Definition

soft, mellow, painted with crayon or pencil

Term

pastor

Definition

shepherd, minister

Term

patada

Definition

kick. Dar una patada a kick

Term

patetismo

Definition

pathos

Term

patinaje

Definition

skating

Term

patinar

Definition

skate, skid, screw up

Term

patera

Definition

small boat

Term

patrimonio

Definition

assets, estate, heritage

Term

patrocinar

Definition

sponsor

Term

patron

Definition

pattern, boss, master, patron

Term

peaje

Definition

toll, bridge-toll

Term

peca

Definition

freckle

Term

pecar

Definition

sin

Term

pecera

Definition

fish tank

Term

pedagoga

Definition

teacher

Term

pedregal

Definition

stony ground

Term

pegajoso

Definition

sticky

Term

pegamento = cola

Definition

glue

Term

pegar

Definition

stick, glue, hit, paste

Term

peine

Definition

comb. peineta decorative comb worn in hair

Term

peje

Definition

fish, cunning/crafty person

Term

pelagatos

Definition

ragamuffin

Term

peleona

Definition

quarrel. peleon(a) feisty/aggressive/rough person

Term

peleilla

Definition

squabble

Term

peligrar

Definition

be in danger

Term

pelirrojo

Definition

redhead, gingerhead

Term

pelotudo

Definition

damn stupid

Term

pellizcar

Definition

pinch

Term

pelusa

Definition

fluff (ball)

Term

penar

Definition

punish, suffer

Term

pender

Definition

hang, be pending

Term

pendiente

Definition

pending, failed, earing, pendant, slope

Term

penitencia

Definition

repentance

Term

penoso

Definition

laborious, distressing, embarrassing

Term

pensamiento

Definition

thought

Term

penumbra

Definition

semi-darkness, half-light

Term

pera = perilla

Definition

pear, goatee, switch, bulb

Term

peral

Definition

pear tree

Term

percance

Definition

misfortune

Term

percatar

Definition

consider maturely, think. Percatarse de notice, heed, guard against

Term

percha

Definition

hanger

Term

peregrinar

Definition

to make pilgrimage

Term

perforadora

Definition

drill

Term

pergamino

Definition

parchment, animal skin made for writing

Term

peregrinacion

Definition

pilgrimage, trek

Term

perjudicar

Definition

harm, damage

Term

perpetua

Definition

perpetual, everlasting

Term

personaje

Definition

character, celebrity

Term

persuadir

Definition

persuade

Term

pertiga

Definition

pole

Term

pertrechar

Definition

equip

Term

perturbacion

Definition

disturbance, unease, mental imbalance

Term

pesadez

Definition

weight, heaviness, drag, pain, bore

Term

pesar

Definition

weigh, count for a lot, drag

Term

pese a = a pesar de

Definition

in spite of

Term

pespuntear

Definition

backstitch

Term

pesquisa

Definition

investigation, inquiry

Term

pestaña

Definition

eyelash

Term

peste = hedor

Definition

bad smell, stink, stench, pest

Term

petaca

Definition

case, trunk, pouch

Term

piar

Definition

noise of a bird

Term

PIB = Producto Interior Bruto

Definition

GDP

Term

picaresca

Definition

roguery

Term

pico

Definition

beak, peak, top

Term

picor

Definition

itch

Term

picotear = tapear

Definition

nibble, pick, peck

Term

piedad

Definition

pity

Term

pienso

Definition

fodder, feed

Term

pieza

Definition

pieace (of cloth, music)

Term

pila

Definition

battery, pile

Term

pillar

Definition

catch, knock down, get

Term

pimiento

Definition

pepper. Pimienta black ground pepper. Pimenton - paprika

Term

pinchar

Definition

puncture

Term

pincho

Definition

(sharp) point, thorn, pointed stick, bar snack. Pincho moruno shish kebab

Term

pinza(s)

Definition

clothes pin, peg, pincers, tweezers

Term

pipa

Definition

pipe, seed

Term

piripi

Definition

tipsy

Term

piropo

Definition

flirtatious remark

Term

pitar

Definition

referee, blow (whistle), smoke

Term

pito

Definition

pipe, whistle

Term

pizarra

Definition

slate (materiale), blackboard

Term

placa

Definition

plate, plaque, plate (geology), board (computer)

Term

plaga

Definition

plague

Term

plano

Definition

plan, flat

Term

plantear

Definition

pose a problem, propose, think. Planteamiento approach.

Term

planton

Definition

dar un planton a alguien to stand somebody up

Term

plasta

Definition

pain, drag. Ser plasta be a pain

Term

platicar

Definition

talk, tell, practice a profession

Term

platillo

Definition

cymbals, small plate

Term

plazo

Definition

period (of time), installment. A corto/medio/largo plazo - in the short/medium/long term

Term

plegar

Definition

fold

Term

pleno

Definition

full, complete, plenary session

Term

pliego

Definition

sheet (of paper), sealed document, paper

Term

plomo

Definition

lead (metal)

Term

plumon

Definition

down (fethers)

Term

polideportivo

Definition

sports center

Term

polivalente

Definition

multipurpose

Term

pollino

Definition

donkey

Term

polvora

Definition

gunpowder

Term

polvoron

Definition

cake, crumbly biscuit

Term

pomada

Definition

ointment

Term

ponerse colorado

Definition

blush

Term

por lo cual

Definition

for which. Lo cual - which

Term

por poco = poco menos que=casi

Definition

almost

Term

por tanto = por lo tanto

Definition

therefor

Term

porcina

Definition

hoggish, porcine. Gripe porcina swine flu

Term

pormenorizar

Definition

describe in detail

Term

porqueria

Definition

filth

Term

porra

Definition

stick, club

Term

porro = canuto

Definition

joint

Term

portada

Definition

(front) cover, front page, facade

Term

portador/a

Definition

bearer, carrier, porter

Term

portar

Definition

carry, bear. Portarse behave

Term

portazo

Definition

door slam

Term

porte

Definition

postage, carriage

Term

portilla

Definition

window, porthole

Term

posar

Definition

put, lay down, pose

Term

posibilidad

Definition

likelihood

Term

postal

Definition

postal, postcard

Term

posteridad

Definition

posterity

Term

postiza

Definition

false. Pelo postizo wig. Dientes postizos false teeth

Term

postor

Definition

bidder

Term

potingue

Definition

potion

Term

precaver

Definition

guard against

Term

precavido

Definition

cautious, prudent

Term

precepto

Definition

precept, order, rule

Term

precipitar

Definition

hasten, precipitate

Term

precisar

Definition

pin down

Term

predecir

Definition

predict

Term

predilecto

Definition

favorite

Term

prejuicio

Definition

prejudice

Term

prelatura

Definition

prelature, heads of the church

Term

prenda

Definition

garment, article of clothing, pledge, talent, darling, treasure

Term

prender

Definition

light, catch fire, arrest, catch, seize, grasp

Term

preñar

Definition

impregnate. Preñada pregnant woman

Term

preparado

Definition

competent, talented

Term

preparativo

Definition

preparatory, preliminary. Preparativos - preparations

Term

preponderancia

Definition

superiority

Term

prepotencia

Definition

pretentiousness (?), predominance, hang over

Term

prescribir

Definition

prescribe, expire, lapse

Term

presenciar

Definition

be present at, witness

Term

preso/a

Definition

prisoner

Term

prestacion

Definition

provision, lending, feature, capability

Term

prestamo

Definition

loan, landing, borrowing

Term

presuntamente

Definition

presumptively

Term

presunto

Definition

presumed, suspected

Term

presupuesto

Definition

budget, estimate

Term

pretender

Definition

attempt (to do something), pretend, woo, court, claim, apply for. pretendido/a supposed. Pretendiente candidate, suitor, pretender

Term

prevaricacion

Definition

prevarication (breach of trust)

Term

prever

Definition

forecast, expect, anticipate, intend

Term

previa

Definition

previous, antecedent, prior

Term

previsible

Definition

foreseeable. Imprevisible unforeseeable

Term

(im)previsto

Definition

(un)expected

Term

primacia

Definition

priority, primacy

Term

principiante

Definition

novice

Term

principiar

Definition

commence, begin

Term

pringar

Definition

make greasy, dip, involve, get stuck, baste. Pringado one that misses all the fun in life.

Term

pringado

Definition

nerd, loser

Term

prision = carcel

Definition

prison

Term

privacion

Definition

deprivation

Term

proceder

Definition

behavior, conduct, proceed, be appropriate. Procede de to come from

Term

procedente

Definition

appropriate, fitting. Procedente de - originate in, arriving from

Term

procedimiento

Definition

procedure

Term

procurar

Definition

procure, obtain, seek

Term

procurador

Definition

attorney

Term

prodigioso/a

Definition

miraculous, wonderful

Term

proferir

Definition

hurl, utter

Term

profundizar

Definition

deepen

Term

progenitor(a)

Definition

father/mother

Term

progreso

Definition

progress

Term

projimo

Definition

fellow creature, neighbor

Term

promedio

Definition

average. De media on average

Term

promesa

Definition

promise

Term

promover

Definition

promote, cause, initiate, bring about

Term

pronosticar

Definition

forecast (give prognosis, predict)

Term

pronunciar

Definition

utter, pronounce, make, pass

Term

propiciar

Definition

be conductive to

Term

propina

Definition

tip, pocket money

Term

propinar

Definition

give a beating

Term

proporcionar

Definition

to give, supply

Term

proposito

Definition

intention, purpose. A proposito - by the way, on purpose

Term

propuesto

Definition

proposal

Term

prorrogar = aplazar = diferir = posponer =

Definition

extend, postpone, defer

Term

proseguir

Definition

pursue, continue

Term

protestar

Definition

protest

Term

provenir

Definition

originate from

Term

proyectar

Definition

shine, direct light, project, plan, throw forward

Term

publicitaria

Definition

advertising agency

Term

pudica

Definition

modest, chaste

Term

puerto

Definition

(mountain) pass

Term

puesta

Definition

setting, stake

Term

puesto

Definition

stand, position, booth, situation

Term

puntear

Definition

pluck (musical instrument), punctuate, mark

Term

puntualizacion

Definition

clarification

Term

puñado

Definition

handful

Term

puñetazo

Definition

punch

Term

puro

Definition

cigar, pure

Term

purpura

Definition

purple

Term

pus

Definition

pus, humor que segrega en los tejidos inflamados, como en las ulceras o en las heridas no cicatrizada

Term

quebrar

Definition

break, go bankrupt

Term

quedar en

Definition

turn out to be, to end

Term

quejar

Definition

complain

Term

quena

Definition

Andean flute

Term

quiebra

Definition

bankruptcy, crash, collapse

Term

quiniela

Definition

(sports) lottery

Term

racha

Definition

series or string (of events)

Term

radicar

Definition

be situated. Radicarse settle in

Term

rama

Definition

branch, shoot

Term

raices

Definition

dawn, sunrise

Term

raiz

Definition

root, origin

Term

rajatable/a

Definition

strictly

Term

ramo

Definition

bunch (of flowers), bouquet, branch

Term

rango

Definition

rank

Term

rapaz

Definition

rapacious, greedy, bird of prey (ave de rapaz)

Term

rascacielos

Definition

skyscrapers

Term

rasgo

Definition

characteristic, feature, trait

Term

raso/a

Definition

flat (terreno), level, satin. Al raso in the open air

Term

raspar

Definition

scrape (off), graze, be rough. Raspadera raker

Term

rastro

Definition

trail, trace, flea market (callejero, mercadillo)

Term

raudal

Definition

plenty, torrent, rapid stream. A raudales in abundance

Term

raya

Definition

line, scratch, stripe, ray, dash

Term

rayo

Definition

ray, bolt of lightning

Term

real

Definition

real, royal

Term

realizador

Definition

director (movies, TV)

Term

realojar

Definition

rehouse

Term

reanudar

Definition

resume

Term

reapertura

Definition

reopening

Term

rebanar

Definition

slice, cut off. Rebanada - slice

Term

rebaño

Definition

flock, herd

Term

rebelde

Definition

a rebel, rebellious.

Term

rebotar

Definition

rebound, bounce off

Term

rebuscar

Definition

rummage

Term

recado

Definition

errand, message

Term

recalificar

Definition

reclassify

Term

recaudar = recolectar = recoger

Definition

collect. Recaudacion collection, (box office) takings

Term

recibo

Definition

receipt, reception, bill

Term

recien

Definition

recently, newly, just

Term

recipiente

Definition

container, receptacle

Term

reclamar

Definition

demand, protest, complain

Term

reclarar = remarcar

Definition

emphasize, stress

Term

recatado

Definition

modest, demure

Term

recatar

Definition

secrete, try to test again, be cautious

Term

recibo

Definition

bill (utility, for example), receipt (for shopping)

Term

recinto

Definition

enclosure, place, area, precinct, district

Term

recipiente

Definition

container

Term

recogedor

Definition

dustpan

Term

recogido

Definition

quite, withdrawn, secluded, tied back

Term

recopilar

Definition

collect, compile

Term

recorrer

Definition

travel through, cover, look over

Term

recortar

Definition

trim, cut down

Term

recreo

Definition

recreation, playtime, break

Term

recrudecer

Definition

get worse

Term

recta

Definition

straight line

Term

recuadro = caja

Definition

box

Term

recubrir

Definition

cover, coat

Term

recuento

Definition

count, recount

Term

recuadro

Definition

box

Term

recuerdo

Definition

memory, souvenir

Term

recuperar

Definition

recover (perdido, salud), reclaim (espacios naturales). Recuperarse recover (enfermo)

Term

recurrir

Definition

appeal. Recurrir a algo resort to. Recurrir a alguien turn to somebody

Term

recurso

Definition

resource, appeal (recourse). Presentar recurso

Term

rechazar

Definition

decline, reject

Term

redaccion

Definition

writing, editing, wording, editorial team/staff/office, essay

Term

redada

Definition

raid

Term

redar

Definition

cast a net

Term

referente

Definition

referring, regarding

Term

referido

Definition

referred to

Term

reflejo

Definition

reflex, reflect, reflection.

Term

refran = dicho = expresion = proverbio

Definition

saying, expression

Term

refrendar

Definition

confirm, approve, endorse, legalize

Term

refugiar

Definition

refuge, shelter

Term

regañar

Definition

scold, argue, chide

Term

regadera

Definition

watering can, shower, canal for irrigation

Term

regar

Definition

water

Term

regatear

Definition

haggle over, be sparing with

Term

regir

Definition

rule, govern

Term

reglamento

Definition

regulations, rules

Term

regresion

Definition

decline, regression

Term

rehacer

Definition

recover, redo

Term

rehen = secuestrado

Definition

hostage

Term

reigo

Definition

irrigation, watering

Term

reinar

Definition

reign

Term

reincorporar

Definition

go back to, rejoin, reincorporate

Term

reja

Definition

bars (of windows, door, etc.)

Term

rejir

Definition

rule, govern

Term

relampago

Definition

flash of lightning

Term

relevar

Definition

replace, take over from (relieve), dismiss, substitute, forgive, pardon

Term

relieve

Definition

importance, terrain. Poner de relieve underline, highlight

Term

rematar

Definition

finish

Term

remesa

Definition

shimpment

Term

remesar

Definition

remit, send

Term

remision

Definition

sending, cross-reference, forgiveness, remission

Term

remitir

Definition

refer, forgive, send, remit

Term

remo

Definition

oar, rowing

Term

remontar

Definition

overcome, go up, soar

Term

remordimiento

Definition

remorse

Term

renovar = restaurar

Definition

renovate

Term

rencilla

Definition

(long standing) quarrel, feud

Term

rencor

Definition

rancor

Term

rendimiento

Definition

yield, rendition, humiliation

Term

rendija

Definition

crack, gap

Term

rendir

Definition

defeat, subdue, surrender, yield, perform well. Rendido exhausted

Term

renta

Definition

income, rent, public debt

Term

rentabilidad

Definition

profitability

Term

renunciar

Definition

resign, give up something

Term

reñir

Definition

scold, argue

Term

reo

Definition

offender, defendant

Term

repasar

Definition

revise

Term

repatear

Definition

be annoyed by. Me repatea que... - it really annoys me that...

Term

repercutir

Definition

have repercussions, resound, echo

Term

repiquetear

Definition

ring out, beat, ring, drum

Term

reposicion

Definition

return, repeat, replacement

Term

reposo

Definition

rest

Term

reprimir

Definition

suppress, repress

Term

reproductor

Definition

player, reproductive

Term

repunte

Definition

rally, recovery

Term

requerir

Definition

require, want

Term

resaca

Definition

hangover, undertow

Term

resacoso

Definition

hungover

Term

resaltar

Definition

highlight, stand out

Term

resbalar

Definition

slip, slide

Term

rescatar

Definition

rescue, ransom, recover

Term

resecar

Definition

dry out

Term

resistir

Definition

resist

Term

resolver = esenlazar = desenredar

Definition

solve, resolve, settle. Resolverse -be resolved, be included/comprised. Resolverse - terminar. Resolverse = decidirse resolverse a hacer algo - decide to do something

Term

resorte

Definition

spring (muelle), elastic, means (medio)

Term

resplandor

Definition

glow, brightness

Term

restos

Definition

remains, leftovers

Term

retirar

Definition

retire, withdraw

Term

retiro

Definition

retirement, retreat

Term

reto

Definition

challenge

Term

retoñar

Definition

recur, reappear

Term

retorcer

Definition

twist. Retorcerse double up (de risa), writhe about (de dolor)

Term

retozar

Definition

frolic

Term

retrasar

Definition

delay

Term

retroceder

Definition

go back/down, withdraw. Retroceso movement backwards, recession, deterioration

Term

retumbar

Definition

resound, thunder, boom

Term

reuma

Definition

rheumatism

Term

reventar

Definition

blow up, puncture, burst

Term

revisor

Definition

ticket inspector

Term

revolcon

Definition

tumble, fall. Darse un revolcon roll around (making out)

Term

revuelo

Definition

commotion

Term

rezar

Definition

say, pray

Term

rezumar

Definition

ooze, seep out

Term

ria

Definition

long narrow sea inlet, mouth of a river, delta

Term

rienda

Definition

rein (of a bridle)

Term

riente

Definition

smiling, laughing

Term

riesgo

Definition

hazard, risk

Term

rima

Definition

rhyme

Term

rincon

Definition

corner

Term

risa

Definition

laugh. Risueño/a smiling, promising, sunny

Term

rizar

Definition

curl

Term

roce

Definition

rubbing, friction

Term

rodaje

Definition

film-shooting, experience

Term

rodar

Definition

roll, travel, turn, shoot (a film)

Term

rodeo

Definition

detour, rodeo

Term

roedor

Definition

rodent

Term

rogar

Definition

beg, plead

Term

rojisa

Definition

reddish

Term

rol

Definition

role (paper), roll

Term

rollo

Definition

roll. Rollete small roll

Term

romeria

Definition

pilgrimage

Term

rompecabezas

Definition

jigsaw, puzzle

Term

rondar = patrullar

Definition

patrol, court, be around (in age), go round

Term

roqueda

Definition

rocky place

Term

rosca

Definition

thread (of screw), ring, coil

Term

roscon

Definition

bread roll

Term

rostro

Definition

face, beak of a ship/bird

Term

rota

Definition

route, broken (romper), torn piece

Term

rotulador

Definition

highlighter, felt-tip pen

Term

rotuladora

Definition

labeler

Term

rotulo

Definition

headline, title, sign

Term

rotundamente

Definition

explicitly, spherically

Term

rozar

Definition

rub, scratch, shave

Term

rueda

Definition

wheel

Term

rugosa/o

Definition

full of wrinkles

Term

rumbo

Definition

course, route

Term

rupestre

Definition

cave. Arte rupestre cave paintings

Term

sable

Definition

saber (a kind of a sword)

Term

sacacorchos

Definition

scarecrow

Term

saco

Definition

sack, jacket

Term

sacudir

Definition

shake

Term

salero

Definition

salt shaker, saltcellar

Term

salido

Definition

horny, bulging, sticking out

Term

saliente

Definition

outgoing (president, administration), salient (moving, jumping), important

Term

salpicar

Definition

splash, sprinkle, pepper

Term

salvar

Definition

save, overcome, cover

Term

salvo = excepto

Definition

except (for)

Term

sanar

Definition

heal, cure

Term

sangrienta

Definition

bloody

Term

santuario

Definition

shrine, sanctuary

Term

sargento

Definition

sergeant, dictator, small camp

Term

sarten

Definition

frying pan

Term

sastre

Definition

tailor

Term

secuela

Definition

consequence. Dejar secuelas a alguien leave somebody suffering from after-effects

Term

secuestro

Definition

kidnapping, hijack, confiscation

Term

sede

Definition

headquarters

Term

segregar

Definition

segregate, secrete (secretar)

Term

seguido

Definition

back-to-back, directly, continued

Term

segun

Definition

as (según dijo as told), according to, in accordance with, depending on

Term

sellar

Definition

seal

Term

sembrar

Definition

sow, sprinkle

Term

semejante

Definition

similar, such

Term

semejanza

Definition

similarity

Term

sendero

Definition

(foot) path

Term

seno

Definition

breast, refuge, heart

Term

sensatez

Definition

wisdom, common sense

Term

sensato

Definition

sensible

Term

sensiblemente = significativamente

Definition

significantly

Term

sensitivo

Definition

sensory, sensitive

Term

sentenciar

Definition

sentence, condemn

Term

sentido

Definition

heartfelt, sensitive, meaning, direction (e.g., of traffic). Un sentido one-way

Term

sepultura = tumba

Definition

grave

Term

sereno

Definition

night watchman, night dew, sober, calm

Term

seriedad

Definition

seriousness, earnestness

Term

serrucho

Definition

handsaw

Term

sesgar

Definition

slope, cut slantwise

Term

si bien

Definition

although

Term

sibarita

Definition

epicure, pleasure-seeker

Term

sien

Definition

temple (of head)

Term

sierra

Definition

saw, mountains, mountain range

Term

silaba

Definition

syllable

Term

silbato

Definition

whistle

Term

silex

Definition

flint (material used to produce a spark)

Term

silvestre

Definition

wild

Term

sillon

Definition

armchair. Sillon reclinada

Term

simulacro

Definition

simulation

Term

sin embargo

Definition

however (anyway, anyhow, nevertheless, on the other hand)

Term

sin mas

Definition

w/o further ado

Term

sindicalista

Definition

union member

Term

sino

Definition

rather, but. Fate, destiny

Term

siquiera

Definition

at least, even if (incluso si). Ni siquiera not even

Term

sitiar

Definition

besiege, surround

Term

sobaco = axila

Definition

armpit

Term

soberbio = orgulloso

Definition

proud, arrogant, superb, magnificent

Term

sobornar

Definition

bribe

Term

sobrante

Definition

surplus

Term

sobras

Definition

left-overs, scraps

Term

sobre

Definition

envelope, packet, sack

Term

sobrecogedor

Definition

startling, frightening

Term

sobrellevar

Definition

endure, bear

Term

sobremanera

Definition

extremely, exceedingly

Term

sobremesa

Definition

seating on after a meal, desert, tablecloth

Term

sobresaltar

Definition

startle

Term

sobreseer

Definition

discontinue, stay (law)

Term

sobrestimar

Definition

overestimate, subestimar underestimate

Term

sobrevolar

Definition

fly over

Term

socarrar

Definition

burn, scorch, half roast/dress meat.

Term

socarron

Definition

ironic, crafty, artful, mocking

Term

socisos

Definition

partners

Term

sofocar

Definition

suffocate

Term

soga (thick, for hanging) = cuerda (thinner) = cabo/maroma (nautic) = sarta (pearls)

Definition

rope, noose

Term

solear

Definition

put in the sun

Term

solera

Definition

tradition

Term

solicitar

Definition

request, apply for

Term

soltar

Definition

release, let go, untie, set at liberty, drop, explain, decipher

Term

soltarse

Definition

break free

Term

soltura

Definition

fluency

Term

sombrio

Definition

somber

Term

someter

Definition

undergo, to subject, subdue, surrender

Term

sonar

Definition

sound, pronounce. Sonarse blow one's nose. Sonoro sound, talking (pelicula)

Term

sondear

Definition

sound, sound out, test, drill

Term

sondeo = encuesta

Definition

poll

Term

sonoridad

Definition

euphony

Term

sonrojo

Definition

blush, blushing

Term

soplar

Definition

blow, blow up/off/out, blow, booze, inspire, charge, eat/drink a lot

Term

soplarse

Definition

gobble up, put up with

Term

soplo

Definition

short space of time, blow, puff.

Term

sor

Definition

sister

Term

sorna

Definition

laziness, slowness

Term

sortear

Definition

raffle

Term

sortilegio = hechizo/a

Definition

spell, charm, magic, sorcery

Term

sosa = insipida

Definition

tasteless

Term

sosegar

Definition

calm. Desasosegar disturb, make uneasy

Term

sotano

Definition

cellar

Term

subalternar

Definition

subject, subdue

Term

subito

Definition

sudden. De subito suddenly

Term

sucesiva/o

Definition

successive

Term

suceder

Definition

succeed, happen

Term

suceso

Definition

event, incident, crime

Term

sucursal

Definition

branch (of bank)

Term

sufijo

Definition

suffix. Prefijo - prefix

Term

sujetar

Definition

hold, hold down, hold in place

Term

sumar

Definition

add, add together, join

Term

sumisa

Definition

submissive, humble

Term

suministrar

Definition

to supply. Suministro - a supply

Term

sumir

Definition

sink, immerse, take, receive

Term

sumo

Definition

highest, supreme, extreme, great

Term

superavit

Definition

surplus

Term

superficie

Definition

surface, area

Term

suplicar

Definition

plead

Term

suplir

Definition

replace, supply

Term

suprimir

Definition

suppress, delete

Term

surgir

Definition

rise, appear

Term

sucedaneo

Definition

substitute

Term

suscitar

Definition

cause, raise, give rise to

Term

susbicacia

Definition

suspicion

Term

suspender

Definition

hang (up), fail (exam), suspend

Term

suturar

Definition

stitch

Term

taimada

Definition

sly, cunning, lazy

Term

tal cosa

Definition

such a thing

Term

tal cual

Definition

as is (?)

Term

taladrar

Definition

drill

Term

talar

Definition

fell (trees)

Term

talento

Definition

talent

Term

talla

Definition

size, height, stature, (wood) carving, sculpture. Dar la talla be up to it

Term

tallar

Definition

carve, cut, measure, rub, scrub, chat, gossip

Term

talon

Definition

heel, check, stub

Term

taller

Definition

workshop

Term

tambalear(se)

Definition

stagger, sway

Term

tanatorio

Definition

building where they do vigil

Term

tangente

Definition

tangent

Term

tapeo

Definition

tapa bar

Term

tapon

Definition

cork, plug, stopper, . Earplugs tapones para los oidos

Term

tapujarse

Definition

muffle oneself in a cloak or a veil. Tapujo subterfuge, muffle for face

Term

taquilla

Definition

ticket office, box office, locker (cajon)

Term

tartera

Definition

baking pan

Term

tasa

Definition

rate, fee, tax

Term

taza

Definition

cup, bowl (de retrete toilet)

Term

tebeo

Definition

(children's) comic

Term

tedio

Definition

tedium, boredom

Term

tejar

Definition

tile

Term

tejado

Definition

roof

Term

tejanos = vaqueros

Definition

jeans

Term

tejido

Definition

fabric, tissue (anatomy), texture

Term

telar

Definition

loom in which cloth is woven

Term

telediario

Definition

TV news

Term

telematica

Definition

electronic communication technology

Term

temas laboral

Definition

work-related issues

Term

temblor

Definition

shaking, trembling

Term

temer

Definition

fear. Temerse (que) be afraid (that). Temerse lo pero fear the worst

Term

tempestad

Definition

storm

Term

tenaz

Definition

tenacious, stubborn

Term

tencion

Definition

holding, retaining

Term

tender

Definition

lay (out), hang (clothes)

Term

tender a

Definition

tend to, incline to

Term

tenso = intenso = estrecho

Definition

uptight

Term

tentacion

Definition

temptation

Term

tentar

Definition

tempt, feel

Term

teñir

Definition

dye

Term

teorema

Definition

theorem

Term

terco

Definition

stubborn

Term

terricola

Definition

earthling

Term

termino

Definition

term, end, period

Term

terremoto = temblor de tiera

Definition

earthquake

Term

terreno

Definition

earthly, land, plot, field

Term

tertulia

Definition

club, assembly. Estar de tertulia sit chatting

Term

tez

Definition

complexion

Term

tibia

Definition

lukewarm, tepid, shinbone, tibia

Term

tienta

Definition

trial (of the bulls). A tientas blindly

Term

tierno

Definition

tender

Term

tiesa

Definition

stiff, rigid

Term

tijera

Definition

scissors, shears

Term

tila

Definition

lime blossom tea

Term

timar

Definition

cheat

Term

tina

Definition

bathtub

Term

tinta

Definition

ink

Term

tintero

Definition

ink pot

Term

tipografia

Definition

printing (works)

Term

tiquet

Definition

store receipt

Term

tiquismiquis

Definition

fussy, snob, picky, squabbles

Term

tirante

Definition

taut, tense

Term

tirar

Definition

throw, stretch, jump, spend, spill, fail, last

Term

tiritar = temblar

Definition

shiver

Term

tiro

Definition

shot, rifle range

Term

titan

Definition

giant

Term

tobillo

Definition

ankle

Term

tonelada

Definition

ton

Term

tope

Definition

top, maximum, limit

Term

topico

Definition

cliché, topical (medicine)

Term

toque

Definition

knock, chime, beat (drum)

Term

torcer

Definition

twist, turn, wring, corrupt

Term

torear

Definition

fight bulls, provoke, fight, dodge

Term

tornillo

Definition

screw, bolt

Term

torno

Definition

around. En torno a around, round, about

Term

tortuga

Definition

turtle

Term

tos

Definition

cough

Term

tostador

Definition

toaster

Term

toston

Definition

a bore, drag

Term

toxicomano = drogadicto

Definition

drug addict

Term

tragar

Definition

swallow

Term

trago

Definition

drink, mouthfull

Term

tramar

Definition

plot, weave (threads)

Term

tramitar

Definition

transact, carry out, process

Term

tramite

Definition

step (in a transaction),

Term

trampa

Definition

trap, fraud, trick

Term

tranca

Definition

bar across the door to prevent entrance, stick

Term

transbordador

Definition

ferry

Term

transcurso = trascurso

Definition

passing of time. En el transcurso, transcurso de in the course of

Term

trapichear

Definition

scheme, trade in a small way

Term

trapo

Definition

rag, cloth

Term

traquear

Definition

crack, shake

Term

trashumancia

Definition

seasonal migration

Term

trasladar

Definition

move (mudarse), translate

Term

trasponer = transponer

Definition

transport, remove, hide, transplant, switch, disappear behind

Term

trastero

Definition

storage room

Term

tratar

Definition

treat, deal. Tratarse con have dealings with. Tratarse de be about

Term

travesti

Definition

transvestite

Term

travesura

Definition

prank, mischief

Term

trazar

Definition

plot/trace/draw a line

Term

trayectoria

Definition

trajectory, path

Term

trazo

Definition

line, stroke

Term

tregua

Definition

truce, respite

Term

trepanar

Definition

trepan (use a trephine surgical instrument for cutting circular sections)

Term

trepidante

Definition

frenetic

Term

tribu

Definition

tribe

Term

trigal

Definition

wheat field. Trigo wheat

Term

trinchera = zanja

Definition

trench

Term

tripa

Definition

stomach, gut, belly

Term

tripular

Definition

man. Tripulacion crew. Tripulante crew member, man

Term

trocar

Definition

exchange, swap. Trocarse = transformarse

Term

trocear

Definition

cut into pieces

Term

tronar

Definition

to thunder

Term

tronco

Definition

trunk, log

Term

tropel

Definition

mob, crowd, heap, mass

Term

tropezar

Definition

trip, stumble, tropezar con - bump into somebody

Term

trucar

Definition

doctor

Term

trueno

Definition

thunder

Term

trueque

Definition

exchange, swap, barter

Term

tubo = cañeria

Definition

pipe. Tuberia pipes, pipework

Term

tuerto

Definition

one-eyed

Term

tumbona

Definition

deck chair

Term

tumefacta

Definition

tumescent (somewhat swollen)

Term

tupida/o

Definition

thick, dense

Term

turba

Definition

mob, crowd, turf (combustible)

Term

turbio

Definition

turbulence, cloudy, shady

Term

ubicacion=localizacion=localidad

Definition

location

Term

uella

Definition

footprint, mark, trace

Term

untar

Definition

smear, grease, dab, oil

Term

urbanizacion

Definition

private housing development

Term

urgir

Definition

be urgent

Term

urna

Definition

urn, ballot box

Term

usurero

Definition

usurer, one who lands money at an exhorbitant rate

Term

usurpacion

Definition

usurpation

Term

usurpador

Definition

usurping

Term

vacuna

Definition

vaccine

Term

vadear

Definition

ford

Term

vago/a

Definition

lazy, idle, vague

Term

vagar

Definition

roam, wander

Term

vagido

Definition

cry of a newborn/child

Term

vagon

Definition

carriage, wagon, railway coach

Term

vale

Definition

coupon, voucher, free ticket, IOU, buddy

Term

valerse

Definition

employ, avail oneself

Term

velar

Definition

watch (vigilar), guard, stay awake, veil, mask

Term

validad

Definition

validity

Term

valla

Definition

fence, barrier

Term

varilla

Definition

rod, spoke

Term

vela

Definition

candle, vigil, sail. Hacer vela go sailing

Term

vello

Definition

hair, short haircut

Term

velludo/a

Definition

shaggy

Term

vencimiento

Definition

expiration

Term

vendar

Definition

bandage. vendaje bandage

Term

vengar

Definition

avenge

Term

ventanilla

Definition

window, counter (taquilla)

Term

veracidad

Definition

truthfulness, veracity, fidelity

Term

veras

Definition

truth. De veras really, seriously

Term

verja

Definition

iron gate

Term

verosimil

Definition

probable

Term

vertiginosamente

Definition

with dizzying speed

Term

verruga

Definition

wart

Term

vestuario

Definition

changing room, wardrobe, clothes

Term

vetusto

Definition

ancient

Term

viciar

Definition

falsify, distort, get into a bad habit, become corrupted. vicio vice, bad habit. Vicioso/a depraved, addict, vicious, spoiled

Term

vigilancia

Definition

vigilance, security

Term

vincular

Definition

link, tie

Term

viñedo = viña

Definition

winery

Term

viñeta = dibujos animados = chiste

Definition

cartoon

Term

viscoso

Definition

vicious, slimy

Term

vislumbrar

Definition

to make out, discern

Term

vispera

Definition

eve, day before

Term

vistosidad

Definition

brightness, colorfulness

Term

vivencia

Definition

experience

Term

vivienda

Definition

home, housing

Term

viviente

Definition

living

Term

vocero

Definition

spokesperson

Term

volante

Definition

handlebar, steering wheel

Term

volcar

Definition

knock over, empty out. Volcarse fall over, band over backwards

Term

voltear

Definition

turn (around), toss, knock over

Term

vuelta

Definition

turn, lap (sports)

Term

yacer

Definition

lie (down), lie in grave. Aqui yace... - here lies...

Term

yacimiento

Definition

bed, deposit, site. Yacimiento arceologico archaeological site

Term

yema

Definition

yolk, bud, shoot, fingerprint

Term

yute

Definition

jute (a textile fiber extracted from fiber)

Term

zampar

Definition

gobble

Term

zarandar = zarandear

Definition

shake, jostle, winnow corn with a sieve

Term

zarpar

Definition

weigh anchor. Zarpa claw, (el golpe definitivo)

Term

zarza

Definition

prickly bush, like blackberry

Term

zopenco/a = zoquete = cretino

Definition

idiot, daft

Term

zumbar

Definition

buzz, beat, resound

Term

zurdo/a

Definition

left-handed

Term

mala pasada

Definition

dirty trick

Term

Sí o sí

Definition

Expresa que no hay alternativa posible

Term

tomar algo a chifla

Definition

to treat something as a joke

Term

nos apillado el torro

Definition

we ran out of time

Term

echar un capote

Definition

give me a hand here (capote bull fighter cloak)

Term

no tengo trato con ellos

Definition

I know them, but they are not my friends

Term

me parto de la risa

Definition

I find it funny

Term

a la ligera

Definition

w/o goo reason

Term

les jode mucho

Definition

it really annoys them

Term

gente molestona

Definition

annoying people

Term

llevar un negocio

Definition

run a bu siness

Term

ponerse de mala leche

Definition

get angry

Term

se hacian un poco los locos

Definition

pretend not to know

Term

hacian la vista gorda

Definition

ignore

Term

al alcnace de su mano

Definition

very possible

Term

no cabia dentro de mi

Definition

estaba super contento

Term

muy poco fino

Definition

not very nice

Term

estoy pelado = no tengo ni un duro = estoy sin blanca = estoy pelado

Definition

I am broke

Term

esta como un tren

Definition

he/she is gorgeous

Term

se me han pegado las sabanas

Definition

I can't get out of bed this morning

Term

ha estado chupado

Definition

it was easy

Term

me importa un comino

Definition

I don't give a damn

Term

franco de fabrica

Definition

libre de impuestos

Term

llover a mares = llover a cantaros

Definition

rains a lot. Cántaros large pitcher

Term

no tiene muy buena pinta

Definition

no da buena impresion

Term

edad de pavo = edad de rebeldia

Definition

adolescense

Term

lo pasamos pipa

Definition

lo pasamos muy bien

Term

fulanito o venganito

Definition

so and so

Term

da mucha guerra

Definition

pain in the neck

Term

es muy chorra

Definition

it's not important

Term

hacer una simpa

Definition

to leave a restaurant w/o paying

Term

armar alboroto

Definition

hacer ruido or montar un escandalo

Term

imformacion por lo visto

Definition

information you got second hand

Term

irse de las manos

Definition

when things don't turn as you expected

Term

quedarse en el tintero

Definition

cosas que estan pendientes de hacer o decir

Term

y tu que lo veas

Definition

you'll see that this will happen

Term

que te den

Definition

get fucked

Term

dar por hecho

Definition

take for granted

Term

iba hecho un garro

Definition

dressed badly

Term

tirar la toalla

Definition

abandonar algo por imposible

Term

tirar de

Definition

to use something

Term

pegadita a

Definition

next to

Term

de antemano

Definition

beforehand

Term

pasar a filas

Definition

become enlisted in the army

Term

cuadro de mandos

Definition

decision makers

Term

sin ton ni son

Definition

w/o rhyme or reason

Term

a la par que

Definition

a la vez que

Term

cuadro de manos

Definition

decision makers

Term

tocar el claxon/pito

Definition

sound one's horn

Term

se ha de pasar

Definition

se debe de pasar

Term

el mundo de la farandula

Definition

el mundo de los famosos

Term

cerrar a conocer

Definition

not wanting to learn/find something new

Term

estar extendido

Definition

be a habitant in a place

Term

dar la nota

Definition

call attention for doing things differently

Term

home tomadura de pelo

Definition

pulling somebody's leg

Term

dar caña a alguien

Definition

insult somebody

Term

a pulso

Definition

by sheer strength/hard work

Term

en plan

Definition

del estilo, del tipo

Term

batalla campal

Definition

pitched battle, hard-thought close battle

Term

tender a hacer algo

Definition

tend to do something

Term

dedicacion completa

Definition

una jordana liberal. A full work schedule (40hrs/wk)

Term

se esta

Definition

used to describe how something feels

Term

salir del apuro

Definition

to be saved from trouble (like a bullfighter being saved by his friends using the cloak, apuro)

Term

no tener trato con alguien

Definition

you know that person but you are not close to them

Term

patas arriba

Definition

en desorden total

Term

estar de permiso

Definition

be on leave

Term

a la inversa

Definition

on the contrary

Term

muestras de afecto

Definition

public display of affection

Term

metiendose manos

Definition

fooling around

Term

estar de rodriguez

Definition

to work away from the family during the week and see them on the weekend.

Term

Estar como un cura

Definition

estar muy bien

Term

acusar recibo de

Definition

acknowledge receipt of

Term

tener una brisita

Definition

get hungry

Term

os vais a poner finos

Definition

you are going to get drunk/eat a lot

Term

pegarse una ducha

Definition

ducharse

Term

total que

Definition

summary sentence to pick up the conversation thread

Term

la hora punta

Definition

rush hour

Term

por las buenas o por las malas

Definition

by hook and by crook

Term

en funcion de

Definition

depending on

Term

en aras de

Definition

for the sake of...

Term

en condiciones

Definition

especial, no muy habitual

Term

estar que peto

Definition

to be full (of food)

Term

ponerse morado

Definition

comer en exceso

Term

dar vuelta

Definition

turn around

Term

dar la coña

Definition

regañar

Term

pagar el pato

Definition

when many people break the law but only few get punished

Term

en toda regla

Definition

de la mejor calidad

Term

todo lo mas

Definition

maximum

Term

del tiempo

Definition

in room temperature

Term

llevar algo a cabo

Definition

to carry something out

Term

viene de largo

Definition

hace mucho tempo que el tema/problema empezo

Term

sacar partido de

Definition

to make the most of

Term

mirar de reojo

Definition

to look obliquely, to dissemble the look by directing the view above the person. To look contemptuously or angrily

Term

parejas de hecho

Definition

couples that live together

Term

ha de

Definition

tiene que

Term

medico cabecera

Definition

general practitioner

Term

campo de batalla

Definition

battlefield

Term

pro mucho que (verb)

Definition

how much that you (verb)...

Term

salir pitando

Definition

rush out/off

Term

pensar en

Definition

“pensar” always with “en”

Term

contar con

Definition

to rely on

Term

Un pelin

Definition

a little bit

Term

estar pendiente de

Definition

keep an eye on

Term

a mano

Definition

en lugar accesible

Term

al alcance de la mano

Definition

con posibilidades de obtener lo expresado

Term

con las manos en la masa

Definition

haciendo algo que se quiere ocultar

Term

con las manos vacias

Definition

sin nada

Term

de mano en mano

Definition

pasando de una persona a otra

Term

lavarse las manos

Definition

desentenderse de algo

Term

tener buena/mala mano

Definition

tener capacidad para influir en algo

Term

traer entre manos

Definition

hacer, pensar, tamar... (algo)

Term

tener manos libres

Definition

tener libertad para actuar

Term

la niña esta echando los dientes

Definition

sus dientes salen

Term

echan una buena pelicula en el cine rex

Definition

ponen una buena pelicula

Term

echo el brazo hacia atrás

Definition

movió su mano hacia atrás

Term

echaron calle arriba

Definition

fueron calle arriba

Term

que edad le echas a la muchacha

Definition

que edad calculas?

Term

Ir por las ramas

Definition

talk not to the point

Term

ser agarado

Definition

tacaño

Term

ser desprendido

Definition

generoso

Term

ser un majadero

Definition

tonto

Term

ser caradura

Definition

sinverguenza

Term

ser un palizas

Definition

pesado

Term

estar mosqueado

Definition

enfadado

Term

estar pegado

Definition

no saber nada

Term

estar sin blanca

Definition

sin dinero

Term

ser un negro

Definition

trabajar por otro

Term

estar al dia

Definition

saber lo que pasa

Term

llegar al alma

Definition

emocionar

Term

tirar para adelante

Definition

seguir la vida

Term

Estar como una regadera

Definition

you are crazy

Term

hacer caso de

Definition

to care. Hacer caso de una persona esteem a person

Term

estar por los suelos

Definition

estar algo muy bajo (to be at rock bottom, to be dirt cheap)

Term

salirse por la tangente

Definition

go off at a tangent

Term

hablar por los codos

Definition

hablar muchisimo

Term

beber por un tubo

Definition

beber mucho

Term

salvar por los pelos

Definition

salvar por poco (in the last minute)

Term

pasar por alto

Definition

overlook

Term

por amor al arte

Definition

for the love of it

Term

andarse por las ramas = andar/ir con rodeos

Definition

beat about the bush

Term

ir al grano

Definition

ser directo

Term

estar de bote en bote

Definition

estar en un lugar muy lleno

Term

estar pez en algo

Definition

to have no idea about something

Term

estar sin blanca

Definition

no tener dinero

Term

estar entre la espada y la pared

Definition

no tener opciones. Estar sin salida

Term

estar de uñas con uno

Definition

to be at daggers with somebody

Term

estar con la soga al cuello

Definition

to be in dire straights

Term

estar en babia

Definition

to be absent minded

Term

estar por la labor

Definition

be keen on the idea

Term

andar de capa caida

Definition

to be in a bad way. To be struggling

Term

estar de morros

Definition

be in a bad mood

Term

estar para el arrastre

Definition

estar muy cancado, agotado

Term

en aras de

Definition

for the sake of

Term

estar a la cola de

Definition

to be the worst, last

Term

ir al grano

Definition

get to the point

Term

ser como la pescadilla que se muerde la cola

Definition

be a vicious circle

Term

con sorna

Definition

ironically, mockingly

Term

caersele la casa encima = subirse por las paredes

Definition

sentirse agobiado y querer salir.

Term

caersele los anillos

Definition

se usa para reprocher a alguien por no hacer algunas cosas que las considera que estan por debajo de su nivel

Term

cajon de sastre

Definition

conjunto de cosas o personas heterogénas y desordenadas

Term

cambiar de chaqueta

Definition

change opinions for personal gain. The person is called ¨chaquetera¨

Term

aguantar carros y carretas = aguanter el tirón

Definition

soportar momentos difíciles con paciencia

Term

ahi le aprieta el zapato = ser el talón de Aquiles

Definition

se emplea cuando se descubre el punto más débil o cualidad negativa de alguien

Term

agarrar el toro por los cuernos

Definition

afrontar un problema

Term

agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo

Definition

cuando estas en un apuro y capaz de servirse de cualquier medio, por arriesgado que sea

Term

acostarse con las gallinas

Definition

acostarse muy temprano

Term

agachar las orejas = dar el brazo a torcer

Definition

ceder con humildad ante quien domina

Term

otro perro con ese hueso = a otro burro con esa albarda (pack-saddle)

Definition

rechazar algo como increíble

Term

abrrir la mano

Definition

dar cierta libertad o ser más tolerante con alguien

Term

aquí hay gato encerrado

Definition

hay algo oculto o sospechoso

Term

armarse hasta los dientes

Definition

proveerse mucho o muy bien de algo necesario

Term

ajuste de cuentas

Definition

settling of stores

Term

ahogarse en un vaso de agua

Definition

preocuparse demasiado por un problema insignificante

Term

a la pie de la letra = ver una tormenta en un vaso de agua

Definition

creer lo que persona dice en sentido literal

Term

alzarse con el santo y la limosna

Definition

apoderarse con usurpación o injusticia

Term

andarse con pies de plomo

Definition

hacer algo con mucha cautela o prudencia

Term

venga ya

Definition

no lo creo

Term

anda = venga

Definition

let´s go

Term

vista de lince, talle de avispa

Definition

to have sharp senses

Term

la piel de gallina

Definition

getting the shivers b/c you saw something horrifying

Term

no ser moco de pavo

Definition

to be a difficult task to achieve

Term

hay gato encerrado

Definition

hay algo oscuro

Term

sangre de pato = frío como un pescado

Definition

muy calmado

Term

corre como un gamo

Definition

restless

Term

risa de hiena

Definition

evil laough (hyena)

Term

por si las moscas

Definition

just in case

Term

ser un bestia

Definition

bruto, inculto

Term

ser un besugo

Definition

vago, bobo

Term

ser un borrego (lamb)

Definition

sin personalidad propia

Term

ser un fiera (wild animal)

Definition

muy eficiente y experto en algo

Term

ser una rata

Definition

malintencionado, sucio

Term

ser un ratón biblioteca

Definition

erudite y estudioso

Term

ver con buenos ojos

Definition

aceptar

Term

saber a ciencia cierta

Definition

saber con seguridad

Term

poner en tela de juicio

Definition

dudar

Term

ir a tiro hecho

Definition

saber ya lo que se quiere

Term

quedarse de una pieza

Definition

asombrarse

Term

ir de punta en blanco

Definition

ir muy bien vestido

Term

echar en falta

Definition

notar la ausencia

Term

no dar pie con bola

Definition

equivocarse en todo

Term

no tener pelos en la lengua

Definition

hablar sin tapujos hablar sin verguenza

Term

ser un cero a la izquierda

Definition

no valer nada

Term

pagar a escote

Definition

pagar cada uno su parte

Term

entrar de gorra

Definition

gratis

Term

un paston

Definition

lot´s of money

Term

paso de

Definition

no quiero

Term

anda muy liada

Definition

tener muchas cosas que hacer

Term

ha cortado con

Definition

break up with

Term

…, no creas

Definition

believe me

Term

ser un patidazo

Definition

alguien que esta en edad casadera y disfruta de buena posicion social y económica

Term

(un calor) de muerte

Definition

mucho calor

Term

un dia aciago

Definition

a fateful day

Term

darle vueltas

Definition

pensar

Term

por si las moscas = por si acaso

Definition

por si algo ocurre o llega a ocurrir

Term

te parto la cara

Definition

te pego

Term

me he echado a la cara

Definition

he conocido

Term

me largo

Definition

me voy

Term

seguir a dedo

Definition

seguir el camino haciendo auto-stop

Term

sin un duro y en la calle

Definition

broke

Term

me importa a mí un bledo

Definition

no me importa nada

Term

por mí

Definition

en lo que a mi respecta, me da igual

Term

estrechar/dar la mano a alguien

Definition

shake hands

Term

las pelas

Definition

el dinero

Term

pasar de + infinitivo

Definition

no estar interesado

Term

Ay, a ver si + indicativo

Definition

expresa preocupación por algo negativo que puede ocurrir.

Term

Mira que (me gusta)

Definition

intensifica la acción (me gusta muchísimo)

Term

quedarse de piedra

Definition

sorprendente

Term

que vaya

Definition

que ni bien ni mal, que así así

Term

hecho un lio

Definition

confundido

Term

darsele bien/mal algo a alguien

Definition

tener o no aptitudes para algo

Term

no entendia ni jota

Definition

no entendia nada

Term

por cierto

Definition

by the way

Term

dar un toque

Definition

ring somebody

Term

no es coser ni cantar

Definition

no es facil

Term

estar dandole a uno el dia

Definition

estropearle a uno sus planes

Term

en plan X X

Definition

en plan tipica X. Ej: en plan turista turista en plan tipica turista

Term

no pongas esa cara

Definition

no te sorprendas tanto

Term

montar broncas

Definition

peleando, discutiendo

Term

quien lo iba a decir!

Definition

nadie habría podido decirlo

Term

yo alucino

Definition

estoy tremendamente sorperndido/a

Term

no te lo tomes así

Definition

no te enfades, no te disgustes

Term

tequeteguapa

Definition

guapisima

Term

meter la pata

Definition

cometer errores

Term

Irse de puente/acueducto

Definition

make a holiday bridge

Term

barritar

Definition

elephant's trumpet noise

Term

rugir

Definition

roar (león), rumble (tripas), bellow (persona)

Term

rebuznar

Definition

bray (burro)

Term

ladrar

Definition

bark

Term

maullar

Definition

meow

Term

aullar

Definition

howl (lobos, perros)

Term

relinchar

Definition

neigh (caballo)

Term

piar

Definition

tweet (pajaro)

Term

balar

Definition

bleat (the noice of a sheep or a goat)

Term

joder

Definition

enfatizar una queja

Term

coño

Definition

manifestar enfado

Term

tampoco

Definition

restar inportancia a lo dicho por el interlocutor. Ej: tampoco estas tan mal

Term

partirse la cara

Definition

hit the face

Term

echarse a la cara

Definition

conocer

Term

hacer codos

Definition

estudiar mucho

Term

Dar/pronunciar un discurso

Definition

give/make a speech

Term

ser un manza

Definition

be bad w/your hands

Term

ser manitas

Definition

be good w/your hands

Term

poner verde

Definition

criticar

Term

ponerse blanco

Definition

be scared

Term

ponerse morado = ponerse las botas

Definition

comer demasiado

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tener que ver con algo/alguien

Definition

to have something to do with something/somebody

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ponerse de comer fideos

Definition

vestirse elegante

Term

cuesta un riñon/ojo de la cara

Definition

very expensive

Term

dar sepultura

Definition

enterar la muerte

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tener los nervios de punta

Definition

be on edge

Term

le sento mal

Definition

to upset somebody. Le sento bien she appreciated it

Term

ser un muermo

Definition

be borring

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una lata = una rollo

Definition

doing something you have to do but don't feel like

Term

ser un rollo = ser un poco rollete

Definition

be borring

Term

horas punta

Definition

rush hours

Term

sacar el genio

Definition

enfadarse

Term

para ese entonces = en ese momento

Definition

a partir de ese momento

Term

primaria

Definition

ages 6-12, secundaria ages 12-16, bachillerato ages 16-18

Term

rubia de bote

Definition

bleached

Term

Energia eolica

Definition

wind energy

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ser un hueso

Definition

duro, exigente

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estar en los huesos

Definition

delgado

Term

es de suponer/esperar/estrañar/imaginar

Definition

matiz de obligación. Ej: es de suponer (=hay que suponer) que no dira nada

Term

ser para

Definition

finalidad + merecer. Ej: lo que te ha pasado es para morirse de la risa

Term

por si fuera poco/por si no fuera bastante = ademas

Definition

as if this wasn't enough...

Term

estar por

Definition

be in favor of/to feel like doing something

Term

esta a

Definition

inminencia de una accion

Term

esta en todo = esta pediente de todo

Definition

keep an eye on everything

Term

estar que

Definition

enfasis. Estoy que me muero de habre

Term

estar que trina

Definition

he is fuming

Term

estar de guasa

Definition

to be joking

Term

tener mucha guasa

Definition

to be a pain in the neck

Term

eres de lo que no hay

Definition

unico

Term

ser el ombligo del mundo

Definition

muy importante

Term

estar muy muerdo

Definition

furioso

Term

establecer/tener/rebatir un record

Definition

to set/hold/break a record

Term

quedarse en blanco

Definition

olvidarse de todo

Term

pasarse de la raya

Definition

exagerar

Term

dar de lado

Definition

ignorar, no hacer caso

Term

saber de oidas

Definition

haber oido algo sobre un asunto

Term

poner pies en polvorosa

Definition

correr, huir

Term

dar en el clavo

Definition

acertar, decir o hacer lo mas correcto

Term

creer a pies juntillas

Definition

no tener la minima duda sobre algo

Term

quitarlo hierro a algo

Definition

to play something down

Term

estar en la higuera

Definition

distraido

Term

estar en ascuas

Definition

inquieto

Term

estar en el quinto pino

Definition

muy lejos

Term

estar en la gloria

Definition

muy bien

Term

estar en todo

Definition

no dejar nada a la casualidad

Term

estar en el ajo

Definition

implicado en un asunto

Term

estar en el candelero

Definition

disfrutar de mucho prestigio

Term

estar a dos velas

Definition

no tener dinero

Term

estar a partir un piñon

Definition

llevarse muy bien con alguien

Term

estar al pie del cañon

Definition

sin abandonar

Term

estar al cabo de la calle

Definition

saber, estar enterado de un asunto

Term

estar a las duras y a las maduras

Definition

compartir lo bueno y lo malo

Term

estar al loro

Definition

con atencion

Term

estar a tope

Definition

lleno, al maximo

Term

hacer falta

Definition

necessary

Term

ser la repera

Definition

ser el mejor, especial, unico

Term

adaptar al gusto del cliente

Definition

customize

Term

no ser para menos

Definition

resultar logica una reaccion incluso exagerada

Term

tener mala pata = ser un cenizo

Definition

da mala suerte

Term

estar en racha

Definition

tener buena suerte durante una epoca

Term

gafado/a

Definition

jinxed by somebody. Gafe el persona que te da mal suerte

Term

clases presenciales

Definition

classes in a class room

Term

pegarse un apreton

Definition

trabajar mas para ahorrar tiempo

Term

tener apreton

Definition

tener nececidad inmediata para ir el baño

Term

a efectos de algo

Definition

as far as something is concerned

Term

el coche me ha dejado tirado

Definition

el coche esta roto

Term

ni mucho menos

Definition

por supuesto que no

Term

para alla

Definition

decide tu

Term

meterla en cintura

Definition

poner normas

Term

entrar como Pedro a su casa

Definition

to come in and feel at home

Term

hacerle la rosca a alguien

Definition

to suck up to somebody

Term

por mor

Definition

por

Term

irse de patitas en la calle

Definition

cuando te despiden del trabajo

Term

a traves del tiempo

Definition

throughout the time

Term

a su vez

Definition

al mismo tiempo

Term

por encima de

Definition

over, more than

Term

en/por aquel entonces

Definition

at that time

Term

por ultimo

Definition

lastly, finally

Term

sacar la cuenta/la solucion

Definition

to work out the total/solution

Term

darse cuenta

Definition

notice

Term

dar la nota

Definition

organizar un escandalo

Term

hacerse notar

Definition

make oneself pay attention

Term

UCI = unidad caudados intensivos

Definition

Term

P.D. = posdata

Definition

P.S.

Term

los hechos consumados

Definition

whatever happens Dawn

Term

esta jarreando

Definition

it's poring rain

Term

asistir a clase

Definition

attend a class

Term

esperar algo ansiosamente

Definition

looking forward for...

Term

soltar la rienda (when the reins are let go)

Definition

give way to vices or passion

Term

estar como unas castañuelas

Definition

to be over the moon

Term

matar a uno a tiros

Definition

shoot somebody to death

Term

repartir algo a partes iguales

Definition

to share something out equally

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