Legends, Tales and Poems

inagotable, inexhaustible

inanimado, -a, inanimate, lifeless. incansable, indefatigable, tireless, unwearied; adv., tirelessly.

incendiar, to set on fire.

incertidumbre,f., uncertainty, hesitation.

incesante, incessant.

incidente, m., incident, event, episode.

incienso, m., incense.

incierto, -a, uncertain, wandering, restless.

incitar, to incite; to inspire.

inclinar, to incline, bend over; refl., to bend down, bow, lean.

incógnito, m., disguise, incognito.

incólume, safe, unharmed, in safety.

incomodar, to bother, disturb.

incomodidad,f., inconvenience.

incómodo, -a, comfortless, wretched; más vale – que ninguno, better comfortless quarters than none at all.

incomparable, incomparable.

incomprensible, incomprehensible.

inconcebible, inconceivable.

incontestable, irresistible.

inconveniente, m., objection, inconvenience, impropriety; no tener —, not to consider improper; to have no objection.

incorporarse, to rise, get up, straighten up; á medias, to sit up.

incorpóreo, -a, incorporeal.

incorregible, incorrigible.

incredulidad, f., incredulity.

incrédulo, -a, incredulous.

increíble, incredible.

indecible, unspeakable, ineffable.

indeciso, -a, uncertain, indefinite.

indefinable, indefinable.

indescriptible, indescribable.

indicar, to indicate.

indiferente, indifferent.

indignación, f., indignation.

indiscreción, f., indiscretion.

indudablemente, indubitably, unquestionably.

inefable, ineffable, unspeakable.

inerte, inert, motionless, lifeless.

Inés, f., Agnes, Inez.

inesperado, -a, unexpected.

inexplicable, inexplicable.

inextinguible, inextinguishable, perpetual.

infecto, -a, infected, stagnant.

infeliz, unhappy, unfortunate, wretched; weak-minded; subst., poor wretch, poor fellow.

infernal, infernal.

infiel, infidel; subst. m. pl., infidels, Moors, Saracens.

infiernos, m. pl., infernal regions; hell.

infinito, -a, infinite.

inflamarse, to catch fire, become inflamed.

influencia, f., influence.

influjo, m., influence.

informe, shapeless, formless.

infundir, to infuse, inspire, instill.

ingenio, m., ingenuity, cleverness, wit, mind.

ingenioso, -a, ingenious, clever.

ininteligible, unintelligible.

inmediato, -a, immediate, next, adjacent, very near.

inmensidad, f., immensity.

inmenso, -a, immense.

inmortal, immortal.

inmóvil, motionless.

iumovilidad, f., immobility.

inocencia, f., innocence.

inocentada, f., (coll.) foolishness, foolish speech (or action).

inocente, innocent, simple.

inquietar, to trouble, disquiet, make anxious, disturb.

inquieto, -a, restless, shifting, anxious, disquieting.

inquietud, f., restlessness, anxiety.

inquirir, to inquire.

inscripción, f., inscription.

insecto, m., insect.

inseguro, -a, unsteady.

insepulto, -a, unburied.

insignificante, insignificant.

insistencia, f., urgency, insistence.

insistir, to urge, persist, insist.

insolente, insolent.

insólito, -a, unusual, unaccustomed.

insomnio, m., insomnia.

insoportable, insufferable.

insostenible, indefensible, intolerable, unbearable.

inspiración, f., inspiration.

inspirar, to inspire.

instancia, f., entreaty.

instantaneamente, instantly.

instante, m., moment, instant; por—s, for some moments.

instintivamente, instinctively.

instrucción, f., instruction, direction.

instrumento, m., instrument, tool.

insufrible, intolerable, insufferable.

insulso, -a, insipid, dull, flat.

insulto, m., insult.

intangible, intangible.

inteligencia, f., intelligence, comprehension.

inteligente, skillful; subst. m, clever man.

intemperie, f., inclemency (of the. weather).

intención, f., intention, meaning, allusion; con —, on purpose; purposely, designedly.

intensidad, f., intensity.

intenso, -a, intense.

intentar, to try, attempt, intend, mean, be about to.

interés, m., interest, concern.

interesar, to interest; – se con, to be interested in.

interior, m, interior.

interiormente, inwardly, to oneself.

interlocutor, m., questioner, interlocutor.

interminable, interminable, endless.

internarse, to enter, penetrate.

interno, -a, internal.

interpelado, subst. m., man (or one) interrogated (or questioned).

interpretar, to interpret, explain.

interrogación, f., question, interrogation.

interrumpir, to interrupt, break.

intersticio, m., interstice, crack.

intervalo, m., interval.

intimamente, intimately.

intimidar, to intimidate.

intranquilo, -a, restless, moving, shifting.

intrincado, -a, intricate, obscure.

introducción, f, introduction.

introito, m., (eccl.) introit, a psalm or anthem sung immediately before the communion or mass.

intruso, m, intruder.

inundar, to inundate.

inútil, useless, needless, unnecessary.

inútilmente, uselessly, in vain.

invadir, to invade.

invencible, invincible, irresistible, unconquerable.

invierno, m., winter.

invisible, invisible.

invitación, f., invitation.

invocar, to invoke.

involuntariamente, involuntarily.

involuntario, -a, involuntary.

inyectar, to inject, fill.

Íñigo, m., Ignatius.

ir, to go; to be; -aproximando, to approach; —subiendo de, to increase, keep increasing; vamos, let us go; come, well, indeed; ¡vaya! well! come! indeed! nonsense! refl., to go away, go off, escape.

ira, f., wrath, rage.

iris, m., iris; arco—, rainbow.

ironía, f., irony.

irrealizable, impossible (of realization).

irrecusable, irrefutable.

irresolute, -a, irresolute, undecided, wavering.

irritar, to irritate.

izquierdo, -a, left.

J

¡já! ha!

jabalí, m., wild boar.

jacinto, m., hyacinth.

jadeante, panting, out of breath.

jambs, never, ever.

jaramago, m., hedge-mustard.

jarana, f., scuffle, contest.

jardín, m., garden.

jauría, f., hounds, pack of dogs.

jazmin, m., jasmine.

jefe, m., chief, leader.

jerarquía, f., hierarchy.

Jesucristo, m., Jesus Christ.

Jesus, m., Jesus; ¡—! Lord! goodness!

jifero, m., butcher.

jilguero, m., linnet.

jinete, m., rider, horseman; used as adj., mounted (de, on), astride.

jirón, m., tatter, bit, scrap; flag, pennant.

jornada, f., day's march (or journey); journey; act.

Jose, m., Joseph.

joven, young; subst, m. and f., young man, young woman, boy, girl, youth.

joya, f., jewel, brooch, small ornament (usually worn about the neck).

júbilo, m., joy, rejoicing.

jubón, m., doublet.

juego, m., play, game, amusement, sport, trick.

juez, m., judge.

jugar, to play.

juglar, m., juggler, minstrel, conjurer.

juguete, m., toy, sport.

juguetear, to trifle, sport, dally, frolic.

juguetón, playful, sportive.

juicio, m., judgment, sense, trial.

junco, m., reed, rush.

juntar, to join, clasp, unite.

junto, -a, united, together, joined, (pl.) side by side; prep., —á, near, near to, close, at the side of, beside.

juramento, m., oath.

jurar, to swear, vow.

justicia, f., justice; hacer—, to execute.

justillo, m., jacket, jerkin, doublet.

justo, -a, just, exact, holy, righteous.

juventud, f., youth.

juzgar, to judge, think, consider, believe.

L

la, the.

la, her, to her; that, that one; pl., them, those; (one's) tricks; (one's) doings (or deeds); como las gasta, how he acts; how he comports himself; what his tricks are; las relataban, would tell of his deeds.

laberinto, m., labyrinth.

labio, m., lip.

labrador, m., farmer.

labrar, to till, cultivate.

ladera, f., declivity.

lado, m., side, direction; por su—, on one's own account; for one-self; as far as he (or she) is (or was) concerned; por todos —s, in all directions; al—tuyo, at your side.

ladrar, to bark.

ladrido, m., bark, barking.

lago, m., lake.

lágrima, f., tear.

lagrimón, m., large tear.

lamentación, f., lamentation.

lamento, m., lament, moaning, plaint, complaint.

lamer, to lap.

lámpara, f., lamp, light.

lance, m., case, incident, occurrence, critical moment.

languidez, f., languor, torpor.

lánguido, -a, languid.

lanza, f., lance.

lanzar, to hurl, cast, emit, dart; re f., to rush forth, dart out, be cast (or hurled); to jump, spring, swing oneself.

largo, -a, long, prolonged, large, broad; á lo—de, along, the length of; adv., long.

larva, f., larva, hobgoblin, sprite.

lástima, f., pity, compassion; ¡ ! what a pity! it's a pity; too bad! es (una)—, it is a pity.

lastimero, -a, piteous, sad, doleful, mournful.

latido, m., palpitation, beat.

latin, m., Latin.

latir, to beat, palpitate; to bark, yelp; subst. m., bark(s), barking.

laudable, laudable, praiseworthy.

lava, f., lava.

lavar, to wash, lave.

Lázaro, m., Lazarus.

lazo, m., tie, bond, fetter.

le, him, to him, to her, you, to you, it.

lebrel, m., greyhound.

lección, f., lesson.

lector, m., reader.

leche, f, milk.

lecho, m., bed, couch.

leer, to read.

légamo, m., mud, slime.

legión, f., legion.

legua, f., league, about four miles.

lejano, -a, distant, remote.

legos, far, afar, far off; á lo —, at a distance, afar, far off; in the distance; desde —, from a distance.

lengua, f., tongue, language.

lenguaje, m., language, speech.

lentamente, slowly.

lentisco, m., lentiscus, mastic, a low, shrubby tree, growing upon the islands and coasts of the Mediterranean.

lentitud, f., slowness; con —, slowly.

lento, -a, slow.

letra, f., letter; pl., letters, words.

levadizo, -a, raisable; puente —, drawbridge.

levantar, to raise; – el vuelo, to rise in flight, refl., to arise, raise oneself, rise, get up.

leve, light, slight, trifling, gay.

ley, f., law; cartas leyes, summons.

leyenda, f., legend; inscription.

liar, to tie, bind; refl., to entwine about, to bind oneself.

libación, f., libation.

libélula, f., libellula, dragon-fly.

libertad, f., liberty, freedom.

libertar, to free, liberate, protect.

librar, to deliver, preserve.

libre, free.

libro, m., book.

licencioso, -a, licentious.

licor, m., liquor, wine.

lienzo, m., linen, linen cloth (or veil); curtain.

ligar, to render impotent by charms or spells.

ligeramente, lightly, slightly.

ligereza, f., lightness, agility.

ligerfsimo, -a, abs. super. of ligero, very (or extremely) light (trifling or insignificant).

ligero, -a, light, slight, thin, quick, swift, fleeting.

lima, f., file.

limbo, m., border.

limitar, to limit, confine.

limite, m., limit, confines, bounds, boundary.

limosnero, -a, charitable.

limpiar, to wipe.

limpidez, f., limpidity.

limpido, -a, limpid, clear, pure.

lindo, -a, handsome, pretty, nice.

linea, f., line; – divisoria, boundary.

lino, m., canvas, linen.

linterna, f., lantern.

lira, f., lyre.

lirio, m., iris, lily.

lisonjero, -a, flattering.

lista, f., shred, patch.

litera, f., litter.

literario, -a, literary.

lo, the.

lo, it, him.

lo, that; – que, that which, what, whatever; —s que, those who (or which).

lobo, m., wolf.

lóbrego, -a, dark, obscure, gloomy.

local, m., place, site.

loco, -a, wild, hilarious, mad, foolish, subst. m. and f., madman, mad woman (or girl); cada – con su tema, everybody (lit. every fool) has his hobby.

locuela, f., madcap.

locura, f., madness.

lograr, to bring about, succeed.

loma, f., hill, hillock.

lomo, m., back; pl., back; á —s de, on the back of.

longanimidad, f., longanimity, long-suffering, long-sufferance.

lonjista, m., grocer, shopkeeper.

lontananza, f., distance; en —, in the distance; afar (off).

loor, m., (poet.) praise.

Lope, m., (Span.) Lope (from Lupus).

losa, f., flag, flagstone; slab.

lóbrico, -a, lewd, vile.

lucido, -a, adj. pp. of lucir, brilliant, magnificent.

luciérnaga, f., glow-worm, firefly.

Lucifer, m., Lucifer, Satan.

lucir, to shine, be (or become) bright; to display, wear.

lucha, f., strife, struggle, contest, battle.

luchar, to strive, struggle.

luego, then, presently, immediately, now, at once; desde —, at once, straightway, thereupon, immediately.

luengo, -a, long.

lugar, m., place, town, village, spot, region, area; time, opportunity; dar —, to give rise, give place; dejar —, to give place; tener —, to happen, take place.

lugubre, mournful, lugubrious.

lujo, m., luxury.

lujosisimo, -a, abs. super. of lujoso, very (or most) luxurious.

lujoso, -a, luxurious, lavish.

lumbre, f., fire.

luminoso, -a, luminous, of light, with a halo of light.

luna, f., moon; noche de—, moonlight night.

luto, m., mourning.

luz, f., light; dar á la—, to give birth to; dos dedos de—, a thin streak of light.

Ll

llama, f., flame.

llamar, to call, beckon, knock; – á la puerta, to knock (at the door); – la atención, to attract the attention; refl., to be called, be named.

llamear, to flame, gleam, shine.

llano, m., plain; por montes y -s, over hill and dale.

llanto, m., cry; flood of tears; tears.

llanura, f., plain.

llave, f., key.

llegada, f, arrival.

llegar, to arrive, come, come to a (certain) point, go so far as, go, reach; – á, to reach, arrive at, succeed in, go so far as to; llegué á tener miedo, I finally became afraid; – y besar el santo, to succeed in a brief space of time; to find good fortune quickly.

llenar, to fill; refl., to be filled.

lleno, -a, full, covered (with).

llevar, to take, bear, support, get, carry, place, put, raise, bring, lead, take away, draw on, attract; to wear; – á cabo, to execute, carry out, bring to a successful conclusion, terminate successfully; – del diestro, to lead (by the halter or bridle); – á término, to succeed, carry out, perform.

llorar, to cry, weep, weep for, mourn, grieve; nos amanecía llorando, dawn found us weeping llorón, tearful, whimpering, lachrymose, given to weeping, apt to shed tears.

llover, to rain.

lluvia,f, rain, shower.

M

macizo, -a, massive.

machón, m., buttress, counter-fort.

madera. f., wood, woodwork.

madre, f., mother.

madreselva, f, honeysuckle.

maese, m. (obsolete) , master.

maestro, m., master, teacher; de capilla, choir-master, one who composes and directs church music.

magnate, m., magnate.

magnífico, -a, magnificent.

majaderfa, f, absurd (or foolish) speech; nonsense.

majestad, f, majesty.

majestuoso, -a, majestic.

mal, adj. See malo; adv., badly, poorly; subst. m., evil, ill, spell, evil act (or speech); hacer – de ojo, to cast the evil eye; quien (en) – anda, (en) – acaba, a bad beginning makes a bad ending.

maldad,f., wickedness, wicked act.

maldecir, to revile, curse.

maldición, f., malediction, curse.

maldito, -a, adj. pp. (irr.) of maldecir, accursed.

maleficio, m., enchantment.

malestar, m., uneasiness.

maleza, f., thicket, brake; underbrush malhechor, m., malefactor, criminal.

maliciar, to suspect.

malicioso, -a, mischievous, sly, roguish, malicious, evil-minded.

maligno, -a, malignant, evil.

malo, -a, bad, poor, ill, evil, worthless, wicked.

malla, f., (coat of) mail.

manada, f., herd, flock, pack.

mancebo, m., boy, youth, young man.

mancha, f., spot.

manchar, to stain.

mandar, to order, command, send orders; to send; – comparecer, to summon (to appear) mandoble, m., two-handed sword, broadsword.

manejar, to handle, wield.

manera, f., manner, way; de todas —s, at all events, at any rate.

manga, f., sleeve; —s perdidas, loose hanging sleeves.

mango, m., handle.

manjar, m., dish, tidbit; pl., food.

mano, f., hand; de —s á. boca, all of a sudden; unexpectedly; echar – de, to lay hands upon, take possession of; entre sus —s, in his hands; tomar – en ello, to take it in hand (or a hand in it).

manojo, m., bundle, bunch, bouquet.

mansedumbre, f., meekness, humility.

manso, -a, meek, soft, gentle, mild.

mantener, to maintain, keep; refl., to remain, continue, stay, be.

manto, m., cloak.

mafia, f., pains, care, skill; evil custom, evil way.

mañana, f., morning; de la noche à la —, all of a sudden, when (you) least expected (it); adv., to-morrow.

maquinalmente, mechanically.

mar, m. or f., sea.

maravilla, f., marvel, wonder, miracle.

maravillar, to astonish, be astonished, wonder, marvel.

maravilloso, -a, marvelous.

marcar, to mark, designate, stain.

marcial, martial, warlike.

marchar, to march, walk, go, advance; marchando de sorpresa en sorpresa, ever more and more surprised; refl., to get off (or away); to escape.

marchito, -a, withered, faded.

marfil, m., ivory.

margarita f., daisy.

margen, f., margin, bank, border, edge.

María, f., Mary.

marido, m., husband.

mariposa, f., butterfly.

mármol, m., marble; pl. marble, marbles.

marmóreo, -a, marble, of marble.

marqués, m., marquis.

martillo, m., hammer.

mártir, m., martyr.

martirio, m., martyrdom; pl., martyrdom.

mas, but, however.

más, adv., more, most; – bien, rather; á – andar, at full speed; á – de, besides; á – y mejor, the best they could; the most possible; vying with one another; mientras —…—, the more .., the more; en lo – mínimo, in the least; lo – posible, as much as possible; – que, more than, other than, except, but; no – que, no more than, no other than; only; no – (for no – que), only; por – que, however much; especially since; although; que no haya – que oir, that nothing else can be heard; – que de prisa (lit., more than rapidly), as rapidly as possible; sobre – ó menos, more or less; approximately, nearly, about.

masa, f., mass.

mascara, f., mask.

mata, f., shrub, bush, underbrush; apiñadas —s, tangled (or dense) shrubbery (or underbrush).

matar, to kill.

material, material, corporeal, physical.

matizar, to color, adorn, tint, paint.

matojo, m., bush.

matorral, m., field of brambles; thicket; pl., brambles, briers, thicket.

matrimonio, m., marriage, matrimony.

Mayo, m., May.

mayor, greater, older, elder, better, best, greatest; main, chief, principal; subst. m. pl., elders; ancestors.

me, me, to me.

mecer, to rock, swing, sway; refl., to balance oneself; to swing, sway, hover, stir, shake.

mediante, by means of; in consideration of; for.

mediar, to be (or come) between; to intervene.

médico, m., doctor.

medida, f., measure, proportion; á – que, in proportion as.

medio, -a, half, mid, middle; á – abrir, half open; á la media hora, within half an hour; á media voz, in a low tone; á medias, half; media noche, midnight; adv., half, partially; subst. m., middle, means, way, midst, medium, intermediary; de – á —, completely; en – de, in the midst of; between; por en – de, through the midst of; through.

medir, to measure; to compare; -se con los ojos, to scan each other.

meditar, to meditate.

medroso, -a, fearful, frightful.

médula. f., marrow.

mejilla, f., cheek.

mejor, comp. of bueno, better, best; adv., better, best; por – decir, in other words; ó – dicho, or rather; rather; á mas y —, best they could; the most possible; vying with one another.

melancolía, f., melancholy.

melancolíco, -a, melancholy, gloomy, sad.

melodía, f., melody.

memoria, f., memory, memorial; de —, by heart; hacer – de, to remember; traer á la —, to bring to the memory; to remind.

menor, minor, lesser; el —, the least.

menos, adv., less, least; except, with the exception of; á lo —, at least; al —, at least; la cosa no era para —, nothing less could be expected; no poder (por) – de, not to be able to help; sobre más ó —, more or less; approximately, nearly, about; vuelven – de los que van, fewer return than go.

mente, f., mind.

mentecato, -a, silly, foolish, stupid; subst. m., fool.

mentira, f., lie.

menudo, -a, slight, common, small, light, gentle, slender, short; gente menuda, servants, domestics, dependants.

merced, f., grace, gift, favor, thanks; – á, thanks to.

merecer, to merit, deserve; to obtain.

mérito, m., merit, worth.

mes, m., month.

mesa, f., table.

mesar, to pluck (out); to tear.

meseta, f., landing; table-land, plateau.

metal, m., metal.

metálico, -a, metallic.

meteoro, m., meteor.

mezcla, f., mixture.

mezclar, to mix, mingle; refl., to be mingled; to meddle.

mezquino, -a, poor, little, trifling, mean, wretched.

miedo, m., fear; tener—, to be afraid.

miembro, m., limb, member.

mientras, while, whilst, when, as long as; —que, while, whereas; —más… más, the more… the more.

mies, f., wheat; pl., harvests, crops.

mi, my.

mí, me.

mil, thousand, a thousand, one thousand, ten hundred.