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Term
"El había fijado como plazo último..."
 Definition
He had set as a final deadline..."
Term
"La suerte del loro lo tenía sin cuidado."
 Definition
He did not really care about the fate of the parrot.

He couldn't care less about the fate of...
Term
"Y aunque no es fácil quedar desamparada..."
 Definition
"And although it's not easy to be left helpless..."
Term
"llevar puesto el traje de Adán o Eva"
 Definition
to be naked
Term
"lo perdí todo"
 Definition
"I lost everything."
Term
"pues ya los años no le daban para tantos abusos."
 Definition
"for by now she was too old for such abuses."
Term
"se dejó arrastrar por la curiosidad"
 Definition
"he was carried away by curiosity"
Term
(a) destajo
 Definition
piecework
Term
(ya) entrada la noche
 Definition
late at night
Term
, a nadie le consta que nombre...


Me consta que ha llegado.
 Definition
, nobody is sure what name...
, nobody knows what name...

I'm certain (I know) it has arrived.
Term
, ya que les habían hecho creer que ...
 Definition
, since they had been led to believe that...
Term
... en lo que va de 2020.
 Definition
... so far in 2020.
Term
... ha puesto al descubierto..
 Definition
... has exposed...
(to scrutiny, to the world's attention)
Term
... seis pulgadas de alto...
 Definition
...six inches tall...
...six inches deep...
Term
... una política de doble moral.
 Definition
... a double standard.
Term
... y a ella esto la molestaba.
 Definition
... and this bothered her.
Term
..., lo que supone el 39 % del total de presos liberados hasta ahora.
 Definition
..., which represents 39% of...
Term
..., pero antes que ello,...
 Definition
..., but, before that,...
Term
...a pesar de los que les ha pasado...
 Definition
... in spite of what has happened to them...
Term
...a quien el doctor Urbino no había oído nombrar siquiera...
 Definition
...whom Dr. Urbino had not even heard of,...
Term
...a sabiendas...
 Definition
...knowing full well...
Term
...al entregarle los casos...
 Definition
... by handing over the cases...
Term
...al frente de...
 Definition
at (or, as) the head of...(organization)
Term
...al grado de que...
 Definition
...to the extent that...
...to such an extent that...
Term
...al precio que vale
 Definition
... at the price it is worth.
Term
...al tiempo que...
 Definition
...while...
(something else is happening)
Term
...alimentará la pobreza...
 Definition
...will fuel/feed/expand poverty...
Term
...apegados (ellos) a la Ley
 Definition
...(persons) in accordance with the Law of...
Term
...aunque sea un reclamo de la población.
 Definition
...unless it is a claim/demand of the public.
Term
...aunque todos coinciden que...
 Definition
... although all agree that...
Term
...aún en medio de...
 Definition
... even in the midst of...
Term
...cabría decir
 Definition
...it could be said...
Term
...casi nula...
 Definition
...almost zero (nonexistent)...
Term
...con la implementación paulatina de las audiencias virtuales en materia civil...
 Definition
...with the gradual implementation of virtual hearings in civil matters...
Term
...con unos cuantos ...
 Definition
... with (just) a few...
Term
...de cara a las primarias de marzo ...
 Definition
...facing (or, in the face of) the March primaries...
Term
...debe hacer actividades que se encaminen a...
 Definition
... (it) must carry out activities that are aimed at...
Term
...declaró que en base a las estadísticas proporcionadas por...
 Definition
...declared that based on the statistics provided by...
Term
...dejando entrever que ...
 Definition
... hinting that...
Term
...dice con expresión de que se acabara de enterar.
 Definition
... he says with an expression as if he just found out (learned of).
Term
...el gobierno no realiza esfuerzos en ajustar...
 Definition
the government is making no effort to adjust...
Term
...ella volvió a abogar por...
 Definition
... she once again advocated for...
Term
...ellos se ha volcado a las calles...
 Definition
... they have turned to the streets...
Term
...en ese tiempo no le daba tanto por el silencio...
 Definition
...at that time he wasn't so given to silences (as he would be later).
Term
...en ese tiempo no le daba tanto por el silencio...
 Definition
...at that time he wasn't so given to silences (as he would be later).
Term
...en materia de...
 Definition
...in terms of...
Term
...en pro de...
 Definition
...in favor of...

(in order to)
Term
...en voz alta...
 Definition
...out loud...
Term
...engrosará la informalidad...
 Definition
...will swell (the ranks of the) informal (economy)...
Term
...es insólito y es imperdonable de que...
 Definition
...it's unusual and unforgivable/inexcusable that...
Term
...esposas, pistolas paralizantes y...
 Definition
...handcuffs, stun guns and...
Term
...estas acciones se dan por el hastío ciudadano ante...
 Definition
...these actions are due to the public's disgust with...
Term
...except on arriving...
 Definition
salvo a llegar...
Term
...fue firmado bajo total hermetismo...
 Definition
...it was signed under/in complete secrecy...
Term
...ha puesto en relieve ...
 Definition
... has highlighted...
Term
...ha sustituido la...
 Definition
...has replaced the...
Term
...ha venido a
 Definition
... has (come along) been...
Term
...habia ido a dar a la carcel...
 Definition
...he had gone to jail...
Term
...haciendo a un lado los intereses mezquinos personales...
 Definition
...putting aside petty personal interests...
Term
...hay indicios que esto se armó con este propósito.
 Definition
... there are indications that this was put together for this purpose.
Term
...iba a llegar con atraso.
 Definition
...was going to arrive late.
Term
...incineraron la avioneta y se dieron a la fuga.
 Definition
... they burnt the plane and fled.
Term
...la doble cara del Estado de Honduras
 Definition
...the two faces of the Honduran gov't.

two-faced
Term
...las comunidades aledañas a ese sector.
 Definition
... the surrounding/neighboring communities in that area.
Term
...las garras de la corrupción...
 Definition
...the clutches of corruption...
Term
...le dispararon al menos en tres ocasiones.
 Definition
...(they) shot him 3 times.
Term
...lo que se va a hacer es que se va a optar por
 Definition
...what is going to be done is that (we) are going to opt for...
Term
...los cargos, entre los que estaba...
 Definition
...the charges, among those was...
(arms possession)
Term
...los defensores de Guapinol siguen guardando prisión
 Definition
... the defenders of Guapinol continue to be held in prison...
Term
...medidas que facilitan la concesión de la condicional,...
 Definition
...measures that facilitate the granting of parole,...
Term
...mientras transmitía en directo...
 Definition
...while he was broadcasting live...
Term
...no nada más con el cambio climático, sino con
 Definition
... not only with climate change, but also w/
Term
...para ahondar en...
 Definition
... to delve into...
Term
...para poner a resguardo sus vidas...
 Definition
... to protect their lives...
... to save themselves...
Term
...para sacar a la familia adelante.
 Definition
...to move the family forward.
Term
...para tener acercamientos
 Definition
...is to have a rapprochement...
Term
...para tener montado el plan...
 Definition
... to have in place the plan...
Term
...pero como le daba por leer detrás de...
 Definition
... but as she was given to reading behind the...

...but since she used to read behind the...
Term
...pero como le daba por leer detrás de...
 Definition
... but as she was given to reading behind the...

...but since she used to read behind the...
Term
...pero no nos estamos chupando el dedo
 Definition
... but we're not sucking our fingers
Term
...pero, no quitar que...
 Definition
...but, it doesn't mean that...
...but, that's not to say that...
...but, that doesn't mean that...
Term
...por millas a la redonda.
 Definition
...for miles around.
Term
...por un pelo...
 Definition
...by a hair's breadth...
Term
...protegerlos de ser procesados.
 Definition
...to protect them from being prosecuted.
Term
...que evitan que la política se adecenta...
 Definition
...that prevent politics from getting cleaned up...
Term
...que las medidas no son adecuadas en el ámbito político que vive el país.
 Definition
...that the measures (to be taken) are not adequate to the political situation/environment that exists in the country.
Term
...que no se ha dado...
 Definition
... that has not occurred...
Term
...se da el lujo de...
 Definition
...has (is given) the luxury of...
Term
...se han decomisado...
 Definition
...have been seized...
Term
...se supone que es...

...se supone que no...

...se supone que es crear...
 Definition
...is supposed to be...

...it is not supposed to ...

...is supposed to create...
Term
...se trata de...
 Definition
...is, or should be considered to be..
Term
...sin deshacerse de Hernández ...
 Definition
...without ditching Hernandez...
Term
...sobre la expectativa de la...
 Definition
...regarding the expectation...
Term
...son lo que mas la enorgullecen...
 Definition
...(they) were what most made her proud...
Term
...sus camisas casi siempre eran a rayas..
 Definition
...his shirts were almost always striped...
Term
...sus camisas casi siempre eran a rayas..
 Definition
...his shirts were almost always striped...
Term
...tal cual fueron introducidas...
 Definition
... as they were introduced...
Term
...tener tres dedos de frente para ver...
 Definition
...to have an average brain to see...
(two-fingers width bet. eyebrows & scalp)
(2 in Spain, sometimes 3 in LA)
from phrenology (a german)
Term
...todo el conjunto de la comunidad internacional...
 Definition
...the entire international community...
Term
...tomo conciencia de
 Definition
to realize
Term
...y (ella) se fijó bien en la otra amiga..
 Definition
...and s/he took a good look at the other friend...
Term
...y anunció que presentará una apelación.
(legal)
 Definition
...and he stated that he would file an appeal.
Term
...y aparte...
 Definition
...and apart from that...
Term
...y es lo que más agrega valor,...
 Definition
...and is what adds the most value...
Term
...y hacer que la administración Hernández rinda cuentas.
 Definition
...and make the JOH administration (be) accountable.

... to hold the JOH admin. to account
Term
...y le constaba lo que decía de ellos...
p. 12
 Definition
...and he confirmed (to her) what he was saying about them...
Term
...y por eso se están haciendo de la vista gorda.
 Definition
...and that is why they are turning a blind eye (to the unacceptable activity.
Term
...y sólo para enterarse después de que...
 Definition
...and only to find out later de que...
Term
...y todo eso era así
 Definition
...and all of it (the war) was like that...
Term
?Que representa para Honduras?
 Definition
What does it mean for Honduras?
(the election of Biden)
Term
?Se hacen una idea?
 Definition
You get the idea?
Term
A afecto de eso,


A efecto(s) de...
 Definition
To this end, ...;
As a result (of that),..

For the purpose(s) of...
Term
A juicio de...
 Definition
In the opinion of...
In the judgement of...
Term
A modo de augurio,...
 Definition
By way of portent (omen),...
Term
A poco de empezar a...
 Definition
Shortly after beginning...
Term
Aguanten un poco.
 Definition
Hang in there a bit more.
Term
Al abogado X le llama la atención que...
 Definition
Lawyer X is struck by the fact that...
Term
Ambos sabían sin ponerse de acuerdo
 Definition
Both knew, without agreeing
Term
Antes que nada,
 Definition
First of all,
Term
Aquí no se ha enjuiciado a ninguno..
 Definition
No one has been tried here...
(legal)
Term
Arranca cosechas de cafe...
 Definition
The coffee harvest starts...
Term
Asimismo,
 Definition
likewise,
Term
Aunque no tenía colmillos para morder
 Definition
Although (it) doesn't have fangs to bite...
(is toothless)
Term
Cabe agregar que...
 Definition
It should be added (also said) that...
Term
Cabe destacar...

Cabe destacar que,...
 Definition
It should be noted...

Notably,...
Term
Cabe señalar que...
 Definition
It should be noted that...
Term
Casi me dio pena.
 Definition
I almost felt sorry.
Term
Conozca en qué grupo se encuentra.
[titular]
 Definition
Know in which group you belong (are in)
[headline]
Term
Cualquiera pensaría que...
 Definition
Anyone would/might think that...
Term
De acuerdo a estimaciones...
 Definition
According to estimates...
Term
De acuerdo con..
 Definition
According to...
Term
De igual modo,
 Definition
Similarly,
Term
De modo que
 Definition
So that, in order that
Term
Debe irse ahora mismo...
 Definition
You need to go right now...
Term
Desde junio se está hablando de...
 Definition
Since June there has been talk of...
Term
El empresario en mención...
 Definition
The aforementioned businessman...
Term
El escándalo más sonado...
 Definition
The most notorious scandal...
Term
El exalcalde realiza un cabildo abierto...

cabildo
 Definition
The former mayor holds an open council...

town meeting, town council
(also, location of)
Term
El grueso de la caravana...
 Definition
The bulk of the caravan...
Term
El le hizo notar...
 Definition
He commented to him...(made him note...)
Term
El nerviosismo que se vive en los círculos políticos...
 Definition
The ne3rvousness that exists in political circles in...
Term
El periodista, que cubría información policial,
 Definition
The reporter who covered "police" news,
Term
El rechaza los señalamientos en su contra...
 Definition
He rejects the accusations/allegations against him...
Term
El reclamó por...
 Definition
He complained about...
Term
El se sintió delatado.
 Definition
He felt given away, betrayed.
Term
El, que creía haberlo oído todo,...
 Definition
He, who thought he had heard it all (everything),...
Term
Ella no le hace el más mínimo caso
 Definition
she doesn't pay her any attention.
Term
Ella sabía de todo cuanto estaba dicho y justificado en su carta.
 Definition
She knew everything that was said and justified in su letter.
Term
Ellos no acababan de reponerse del pánico...
 Definition
They didn't quite get over the panic...
Term
En efecto,
 Definition
In fact,
Term
En ese tiempo hablaba en cuanto pudo,...
 Definition
At that time he talked as much as he could,
Term
En la actual coyuntura,...
 Definition
In the current situation,...
Term
En lo que a Centroamérica concierne, ...
 Definition
As far as C.A. is concerned, ...
Term
En lo que...
 Definition
In so far as...
as far as...
Term
En relación a...
 Definition
Regarding ...
Term
En un momento dado...
 Definition
At one point...
Term
En un principio,...
 Definition
Initially, ...
Term
Enmienda constitutional
 Definition
constitutional amendment
Term
Es imprescindible mantener el equilibrio.
 Definition
It's essential/critical) to maintain balance.
Term
Este reporte se conoce semanas después de que...
 Definition
This rep0rt is released (made known, became public) weeks after...
Term
Finalmente, pero no por ello menos importante,...
 Definition
Last, but not least,...
Term
Fiscalía
 Definition
Prosecutor's Office
Term
Honduras contará con una nueva planta...

Patuca III cuenta con 2 potentes turbinas.

contar
 Definition
Honduras will have a new plant...

Patuca III has 2 powerful turbines

to have/exist, [st] that can be numbered
Term
Honduras resultó otra vez reprobada...
 Definition
Honduras was once again rejected...
Term
INRI
para mas inri
 Definition
Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum
para colmo
Term
Imperio de la Ley
 Definition
(the) Rule of Law
Term
De hecho, ...
 Definition
In fact, ...
Term
Integrantes de decenas de organizaciones de sociedad civil se dieron cita frente a las oficinas
 Definition
Members of dozens of civil society organizations gathered in front of the offices
Term
La Virgen de Suyapa
(diminuta imagen tallada en madera de cedro, fue hallada en 3 Feb 1794 en El Pinguin)
(la morenita)
 Definition
la patrona de HON
Term
La cobertura (del Net) se nos quede como terminó por el ano pasado.
 Definition
The (internet) coverage is as it ended last year.
Term
La cúpula empresarial del COHEP...
 Definition
The business leadership of COHEP...
Term
La gota que derrama el vaso
 Definition
The drop that overflows the glass
(the final straw)
Term
La revista no nada más todavía no empezaba a salir...

no nada más
todavía no empezaba a salir
 Definition
The magazine not only had not yet started to come out..

not only
had not yet started to come out...
Term
La última vez que escuchamos sobre el secretario de Defensa..
 Definition
The last time we heard about themSecretary of Defense...
Term
Le bastaba con suponer que...
 Definition
It was enough for him to suppose that ...
Term
Le fallan sus estúpidas maquinaciones.
 Definition
His stupid machinations fail him.
Term
Le partía el corazón...
 Definition
It broke his heart...
Term
Le resulta familiar.
 Definition
It looks familiar (to him).
Term
Lo habia visto an alguna parte...
 Definition
He had seen him somewhere...
Term
Los abusos de poder y a la ley se dan,
 Definition
The abuses of power and the law occur...
Term
Me había fugado.
 Definition
I had run away.
Term
Mucho antes
 Definition
long before, a long time before
Term
Mucho antes
 Definition
long before, a long time before
Term
Muy complacida con esta noticia,...
 Definition
Very pleased with this news,...
Term
No cabe ya esperar la incierta llegada...
 Definition
The uncertain arrival can no longer be expected...
Term
No en balde...
 Definition
Not for nothing...
Term
No hay noticias tan halagüeñas en el tema de precio,...
 Definition
"There is no such promising news on the issue of price,...
Term
No hay que caer en la trampa mediática que...
 Definition
We must not fall into the media trap that...
Term
No lo hice a propósito
 Definition
I didn't do it on purpose
Term
No queremos que pase eso.
 Definition
We don't want that to happen.
comes to pass.
Term
Nos encaminamos a un proceso eleccionario dentro de 60 y tantos días, y si...
 Definition
We are headed towards an electoral process within 60-odd days, and if...
Term
Otro factor a tomar en cuenta es...
 Definition
Another factor to take into account is...
Term
Otro hecho violento se dio en..
 Definition
Another act of violence occurred in...
Term
PIB
Producto Interno Bruto
 Definition
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Term
Para empeorar las cosas,...
 Definition
To make matters worse,...
Term
Para tal fin,...
 Definition
To this end,...
Term
Pero esto no para ahí.
 Definition
But this (/it) doesn't stop here.
Term
Pero no debemos rendirnos
 Definition
But we must not give up.
Term
Pone al descubierto (el informe) la violencia...
 Definition
It (the report) exposes the violence...
Term
Por más que quisiera el
 Definition
As much as he wanted to,...
Term
Que conste,...
 Definition
For the record,...
Term
Que entreguen a los culpables del..
 Definition
They must turn over those guilty of...
Term
Que ni se te ocurra tratar de abrirla, me amenezó.
 Definition
Don't even think about trying to open it, he threatened me.
Term
Que pueden decir en su descargo?
 Definition
What can they say in their defense?
Term
Se está haciendo tarde.
 Definition
It's starting to get late.
Term
Si bien...
 Definition
while...
even though...
although...
Term
Si los propios gringos están...
 Definition
If the gringos themselves are...
Term
Sumó que ...
 Definition
He added that...
Term
También se da la oportunidad de que...
 Definition
There is also the opportunity that...
Term
Valga como comparación lo que ocurrió...
 Definition
It is worth comparing what happened...
Term
Vamos a trabajar de cerca con ellos,...
 Definition
We are going to work closely with them,...
Term
Y, qué tal si comenzamos...
 Definition
And, how about we start by...
Term
Ya para entonces se bastaba muy mal de sí mismo,
(p.48)
 Definition
By this time he could do very little for himself,
Term
Yo me encargo de eso.
 Definition
I will take care of it.
Term
ZEDEs
 Definition
Zonas de Empleo y Desarrollo Economico
...en las que los inversionistas estarían a cargo de la política fiscal, de seguridad y de resolución de conflictos, entre otras competencias.
Term
Zafa!
 Definition
counter-curse to to disable a curse

(at least in the DR and the Bronx)
Term
a buen seguro
 Definition
certainly, surely
Term
a conciencia
 Definition
thoroughly, conscientiously, on purpose
Term
a cuestas
 Definition
(carry) on [sb]'s back

overwhelmed
Term
a destiempo
 Definition
out of time, late

at the wrong time, at a bad time

bad timing, wrong timing
Term
a duras penas
 Definition
hardly, barely (did something)

at great pains
Term
a escote
 Definition
(to) go Dutch
Term
a fondo
 Definition
in depth, fully, thoroughly
Term
a la altura de...
 Definition
at the level of...
Term
a la carrera
 Definition
hurriedly, in a rush
very quickly, very fast
Term
a la deriva
 Definition
adrift
Term
a la ligera
 Definition
lightly
Term
a la vez
 Definition
at the same time

at once

together
Term
a lo loco
 Definition
wildly
Term
a lo mejor
 Definition
maybe, perhaps

at best
Term
a medias
 Definition
half-heartedly
half-finished
halfway
Term
a medida que
 Definition
as ([sth] else is happening)...

while

whenever
Term
a menos que
 Definition
unless

slower than (at lower speed)
Term
a partir de
 Definition
from (this moment), as of (this moment)

starting at
Term
a ras de
 Definition
almost touching
skimming
at ground level
Term
a recibir como propio el castigo...
 Definition
to receive, as your own, the punishment...
Term
a regañadientes
 Definition
unwillingly
reluctantly
Term
a salvo
 Definition
safe, or, safely
Term
a sangre y fuego
a fuego y sangre
 Definition
mercilessly, ruthlessly, with the gloves off
Term
a su gusto
 Definition
as you like, as you please

to your liking, to your taste

to your heart's content
Term
a su paso
 Definition
in his/her/its path
Term
a su vez,...
 Definition
at the same time,...
Term
a sus anchas
 Definition
at ease, comfortably
at your leisure
Term
a tientas
 Definition
(via) trial and error
Term
a todas luces
 Definition
clearly, obviously, w/o a doubt
Term
a todas luces
 Definition
clearly, obviously, w/o a doubt
Term
aaaa áéíóúüñ¿¡
 Definition
áéíóúüñ¿¡
Term
abadía
 Definition
abbey
Term
abanderado
 Definition
champion of, cheerleader for
Term
abanico
 Definition
fan
Term
abarcar


abarcar con la mirade
 Definition
to address (an issue)

to cover, to include, to span, encompass
to see or take in
Term
abarrotar
 Definition
to completely fill up (people), to cram
to overstock
Term
abatido
 Definition
shot down, brought down, beat down
Term
abigarrado
 Definition
jumbled, disjpointed
Term
abofetear
 Definition
to slap or smack
Term
abogar
 Definition
to stand up for, to intercede

to advocate for, to champion
Term
abolengo
 Definition
ancestry, lineage
Term
aborrecer
 Definition
to abhor, to hate
Term
abrigado
 Definition
snug,sheltered
Term
abrir camino
 Definition
to pave the way...

to clear a path...
Term
abrumar
 Definition
to overwhelm

to burden, weight down

wear out exhaust
Term
acabarse
 Definition
to end or finish, to run out

to lose (faith, confidence, etc.)
Term
acaparar
 Definition
to hoard

to monopolize
Term
acarrear
 Definition
to carry, haul, transport

to result in, to cause,

to entail
Term
acentos áéíóúüñ¿¡ ÁÉÍÓÚÜÑ¿¡¡
 Definition
áéíóúüñ¿¡ ÁÉÍÓÚÜÑ¿¡¡
Term
acequia
 Definition
ditch, dyke, irrigation canal

stream, gully (PE)
Term
acercamiento
 Definition
rapprochement
Term
acercar
 Definition
to move/set/put [sth] closer

to endear bring [sb] closer to [sb]

to give a ride to, to take (somewhere)
Term
acercarse
 Definition
to get close to, to approach

to become interested in
Term
acertar
 Definition
to hit (a target)

to guess
Term
achaque
 Definition
ailment, infirmity

pretext, weakness
Term
achicar
 Definition

1) to shrink/reduce in size

2) to humiliate

3) to minimize or low ball something
Term
acierto
 Definition
correct, right answer

wise/good choice/decision

good move
Term
aclarar
 Definition
to make clear, to clarify

to explain
Term
acoger
 Definition
welcome, receive, take in
Term
acoger
 Definition
to welcome

to receive

to take in
Term
acompañar
 Definition
to accompany

to partner (with)
Term
acoplar
 Definition
to couple
Term
acotar
 Definition
to fence an area,delimit,declare protected

to narrow down (a topic)


to testify to, to assert (as a 3rd party)
Term
acrecentar
 Definition
to increase

to add to
Term
acribillar
 Definition
to riddle, to pepper, to blast away

to gun down, to mow down
Term
actividades delictivas
 Definition
criminal activities
Term
activo
 Definition
active (adj.)

assets (nm
Term
acto seguido
acto continuo
 Definition
followed immediately (by)
Term
acuarela
 Definition
watercolor (paint or painting)
Term
acudir



acudir a
 Definition
to keep or maintain

to go to, turn up to, to look to

to resort to
Term
acurracado
 Definition
curled up
Term
acusada (nf, nm)

acusada (adj.)

acusar
 Definition
the accused, the defendant (nm, nf)

marked, pronounced (adj.)

to charge,a ccuse; (CA) to tell/snitch on
Term
acusar
 Definition
to charge, to accuse

to tell on, to snitch on (AmL)
Term
adecuada
 Definition
suitable
Term
adecuado
 Definition
appropriate, suitable, sufficient

to (be) fit for (purpose)
Term
adelantar
 Definition
to announce (ex. by a public official)
Term
ademas de
 Definition
besides, as well as, in addition to
Term
ademas de que
 Definition
besides the fact that...

in addition to...
Term
adepto
 Definition
follower, supporter

an adept, enthusiast
Term
adiestrar
 Definition
to train (to be expert in something)
Term
adolecer
 Definition
to suffer from, to suffer, to have
Term
adoquines
 Definition
cobblestones
Term
adosado (adj.)
 Definition
connected, attached (wall or building)

(shares a wall with)

attached (to a body)
Term
adscrita a
 Definition
attached to
Term
advenedizo
 Definition
new, novice

foreign

latecomer, carpetbagger
Term
advertir



advertir a [alguien] de [algo]
 Definition
to warn, alert, caution, advise

to note, notice
Term
afanado
 Definition
busy (with tasks s/he is eager to complete)
Term
aferrar
 Definition
to hang on to (idea, opinion, etc.)

to grab with a lot of force
Term
afiches
 Definition
posters
Term
aficionar

aficionarse
 Definition
to get [sb] interested in

to take up, to take a liking to
Term
afinar
 Definition
to fine tune, to tune up
Term
afincar
 Definition
to settle (in a place)
Term
afligir
 Definition
to upset, to bother

to cause pain, to cause to suffer from
Term
aflojar
 Definition
to loosen (up), slacken, relax

to lose force, to weaken
Term
afluencia
 Definition
influx

inflow

affluence
Term
afluente
 Definition
tributary
Term
afán
 Definition
eagerness
Term
afín
 Definition
related (adj.)

related by marriage (n
Term
agachar
 Definition

1) to bend/lower head/torso

2) to double over (towards the ground)
Term
agallas
 Definition
guts

(can be preceded by tener o con)
Term
agazaparse
 Definition
to crouch down to hide

to hide by squatting
Term
agilizar
 Definition
to speed up, to expedite
Term
agitar
 Definition
(st) shakes, waves, flaps

to incite, goad
Term
aglutinar

aglutinarse
 Definition
to bind together, to bring together

to unite, to come together
Term
agobiar
 Definition
to overwhelm

to burden
Term
agradecer
 Definition
to thank, to acknowledge, to render thanks

to appreciate, be grateful for
Term
agrado
 Definition
liking, taste (nm)

kindness, generosity
Term
agredir
 Definition
to attack, to assault

to attack, insult (verbally)
Term
agremiados
 Definition
union members
Term
agreste (adj.)
 Definition
wild, rough (land) (adj.)

crude, person (person) (adj.)
Term
agriar
 Definition
to sour

to turn
Term
agrietado
 Definition
cracked, split, chapped
Term
agrietar
 Definition
to crack, to fissure
Term
aguacero
 Definition
downpour (hill of water)
Term
aguardiente

guaro
 Definition
moonshine (between 60 and 120 proof)
"fiery water"

made from sugar cane
Term
agudizar



agudizarse
 Definition
to sharpen, to aggravate, exacerbate

to boost, sharpen, improve (mind, ability)

to worsen, to get worse
Term
agudo
 Definition
high-pitched, piercing (sound)

sharp, acute

clever, shrewd

intense (pain)
Term
ahora bien,
 Definition
However, having said that,

Now then,
Term
ahora mismo
 Definition
right away

right now
Term
ahumado
 Definition
smoky
Term
ahuyentar
 Definition
to chase away
to drive off
Term
ajeno



ajeno a
 Definition
[sb] else's, other people's

alien, foreign

unconnected to
Term
ajuar
 Definition
wardrobe
Term
ajustar
 Definition
to fit, to tighten

to adjust, to adapt to
Term
al fin y al cabo
 Definition
in the end
Term
al lado
 Definition
on the side
Term
al pie de la letra
 Definition
to the T (as in, it fits), very precisely

seguir... - to follow to the letter
tomar ... - to take [sth] literally
Term
al por mayor
 Definition
wholesale
Term
alabar
 Definition
to praise
Term
alambiques caseros
 Definition
home-made stills
Term
alambre pelado
 Definition
bare wire
Term
alargar
 Definition

1) to enlarge (in space and/or time)

2) to lengthen, extend

3) to stretch out (a limited resource)
Term
alaridos
 Definition
shriek, howl, yell, yelling

battle cry
Term
albacea
 Definition
executor of an estate

trustee, guardian
Term
albañal
 Definition
sewer

drain
Term
albergue
 Definition
shelter, hostel
Term
albor



albores
 Definition
daybreak, break of dawn (literary)

dawn (as in, start)

early stages
Term
alborada
 Definition
Term
alborotado
 Definition
rowdy, unruly

messy, untidy

excited, unable to wait
Term
alborotar
 Definition
disrupt, to disturb, unsettle, upset

stir up, to whip up, ruffle [ST's]

incite, to agitate, work up
Term
alborotarse
 Definition
get anxious/frightened, to be/get excited

get upset/angry/unruly/worked up
Term
alboroto
 Definition
a racket, a din

commotion, uproar, disturbance
Term
alcachofas
 Definition
artichokes
Term
alcanzar
 Definition
to reach
to be enough
to catch up
to achieve
Term
alcanzo' a asustarse.
 Definition
...he became upset.
Term
alcurnia
 Definition
ancestry
Term
alcázar
 Definition
palace, fortress, castle
Term
aleatorio y a trompicones
 Definition
random and stumbling
Term
alegar
 Definition
to cite, allege, claim, to put forward

to allege, put forward (give an excuse)
Term
alegato
 Definition
plea, or presentation to the court (legal)

summation
Term
alegre

alegres
 Definition
cheerful

happy
Term
alejada
 Definition
cut off from, distant from

remote
Term
alertar
 Definition
to alert, to warn

to give notice
Term
aletear
 Definition

1) flap (wings)

2) flutter
Term
aleteos
 Definition
flapping of wings

palpitation
Term
alfil
 Definition
bishop piece in chess
Term
algo malvado
 Definition
something wicked/evil
Term
alhajas
 Definition
jewelry
Term
aliciente
 Definition
incentive
attraction, charm
Term
aliento
 Definition
breath, respiration

encouragement

spirit (as in mood, or nature)
Term
alisios
 Definition
trade winds (equator)
Term
alistarse
 Definition
to get ready, to prepare yourself, for

to enlist
Term
allanamiento
 Definition
search, raid
break-in (forceful entry)
levelling, flattening
Term
allanar
 Definition
to level, flatten, even out

to break into, top break and enter
Term
allegadeos

parientes
 Definition
relatives
Term
almejas al vapor
 Definition
steamed clams
Term
almibarado
 Definition
syrupy
Term
altiva
 Definition
haughty,

proud
Term
altura
 Definition
height, elevation

loftiness

heaven(s)
Term
amarra
 Definition
mooring line
Term
amasijo (nm)
 Definition
a jumble, a hodgepodge
Term
ambientalista
 Definition
environmentalist
Term
aminorar
 Definition
to lesson

to reduce
Term
amonestacion
 Definition
warning

reprimand

rebuke
Term
amontonar
 Definition
to pile (making a mountain)

to stack
Term
amontonarse
 Definition
to (be) piled up, accumulated

to crowd into, to crowd together

to be jumbled together
Term
amoratar
 Definition
to bruise
(think purple bruise)
Term
ampolla
 Definition
blister
Term
anaquel

vida en anaquel
 Definition
shelf

shelf-life
Term
ancas
 Definition
haunches
Term
andamio
(accent on 2nd a)
 Definition
scaffold, scaffolding
Term
andanzas
 Definition
wanderings
Term
andar
 Definition
to walk

to be (in a condition/state)

to move around
Term
anegar
 Definition
to (cause to) flood

to inundate
Term
anegar



anegarse
 Definition
to flood, inundate

drown, sink

become flooded
Term
angosto
 Definition
narrow
Term
anhelante
 Definition

adj. longing, yearning

a faint voice or breathing
Term
anhelar
 Definition
to yearn for
Term
anidar
 Definition
to nest
Term
animar

animarse
 Definition
to encourage

to bring yourself to (do [st])
to be motivated/driven to...
Term
anochecer
 Definition
nightfall, dusk (n)

to get dark (v)
Term
anteproyecto
 Definition
draft (often, of a bill)
Term
antes bien,
 Definition
rather,...
(por lo contrario, o "instead,...”)

more like

(“antes era bien, ahora...”)
Term
antes de (+ infinitivo)
 Definition
before
(antes de always used w/ an infinitive)
Term
antes que (+ subjuntivo)
 Definition
before
(antes que always used w/ subjunctive)
Term
antes que mellarlo
 Definition
rather than dent, nick, notch it...

rather than damage it (even slightly?)
Term
antojo
 Definition
whim, fancy

craving
Term
antro
 Definition
den (of iniquity)

dump, dive, flophouse

cave, cavern
Term
ansiosa por conocer
 Definition
anxious to know/learn
Term
apacible
 Definition
calm, placid, mild-mannered (person)

mild, gentle, calm (thing)
Term
aparecer
 Definition
to appear, materialize

to appear, show up, turn up
Term
aparejar
 Definition
to prepare...

to get ready

to rig
Term
aparejos
 Definition
the rigging of a sailboat
Term
apartar
 Definition
to move aside

to separate

to exclude
Term
apenado
 Definition
embarrassed
Term
apenas
 Definition
just, just as

scarcely, hardly, barely
Term
apersonarse
 Definition
to show up (at a location
(esp. having been ordered/asked to do so.)

to appear (at a hearing, demonstration, etc.)
Term
apiadar
 Definition
to pity
Term
apilar
 Definition
to stack

to heap

to pile up
Term
aplanadora
 Definition
bulldozer
Term
aplastar
 Definition
to squash, to crush
Term
aplazada
 Definition
postponed, put off, deferred

failed (a test, or requirement)
Term
aplazamiento, postergación, posposición
 Definition
postponement
Term
apoderar

apoderarse
 Definition
to authorize, to empower

to take possession of, to take control of
to get the better of, overpower
Term
aportantes
 Definition
contributors
Term
aportar
 Definition
to contribute, to pay in

to provide
Term
aposento
 Definition
chamber
(grand room)
Term
apreciar



apreciarse
 Definition
to appreciate, think highly of, esteem

to see (completely)

(se) to be appreciated, to rise in value
Term
apremiar
 Definition
to press, to push

to hurry, hustle
Term
apresar
 Definition
to capture (make a prisoner)
Term
aprestarse
 Definition
to get ready (ex. an organization facing a huge task)
Term
apresuramiento
 Definition
haste, hastiness, hurry
Term
apretar
 Definition
to squeeze

to be too tight (clothes)

to tighten (a screw)
Term
apretarse
 Definition
to be squeezed, squashed, pressed together
Term
aprobar
 Definition
to pass or approve [st]

to pass [a test, a requirement, etc.]
Term
apropiarse
 Definition
to grab

to take

to confiscate
Term
apuntar
 Definition
to point at (finger)
to aim at or target
to write down
to point out
Term
apuntarse
 Definition
to sign up (for)...
Term
arañar
 Definition
to scratch, to scrape
Term
arce
 Definition
maple tree
Term
ardid
 Definition
scheme

ruse

trick
Term
arenal
 Definition
area of wind-blown sand
Term
arengar
 Definition
to rally, to exhort

to harangue
Term
argucia

argucias
 Definition
sophistry, false or straw man argument(s),

tricks, ruses
Term
armar
 Definition
to assemble, put together

to arm
Term
arramblar
 Definition
to make off with, to carry off
Term
arrancar
 Definition
to uproot, pull up, pull out
to strip out, to rip out (remove)
to start (maquinas)
Term
arrancar



arrancarse
 Definition
to rip or root out

to start (machine, race, etc.)

to suddenly start walking/running
Term
arrasar
 Definition
to level, to raze (ex., a building)
Term
arrasar
 Definition
to level, flatten, smooth (a surface)

to destroy, raze, devastate (a place)
Term
arrastrar
 Definition
to drag, draw, pull, haul, lug

to wash down, to pull along
Term
arrebatar
 Definition

1) to snatch/grab w/ force

2) to attract, forcefully, attention

3) get carried away by a strong feeling
Term
arreciar
 Definition
to ramp up
to become "mas recia" (tougher)

to get worse, to intensify, to escalate
Term
arremangarse
 Definition
to roll up your sleeves
Term
arremeter
 Definition
to charge at, to lunge at

to take on, to undertake
Term
arribar
 Definition
to arrive, dock, put in at a port

to arrive, land, light (at a site)
Term
arribismo
 Definition
social climbing
Term
arrimado
 Definition
unwelcome guest, scrounger
Term
arrimar
 Definition

1) to get or move (oneself) close to

2) to place something next to

3) to leave behind or abandon something/profession
Term
arrimarse
 Definition
to approach or come close to
Term
arrinconado
 Definition
put in a corner, put away

forgotten

cornered
cornered
Term
arrojar
 Definition
to throw, toss, hurl

produce, generate, bring

vomit
Term
arrostrar
 Definition
to face, confront
Term
arrozales
 Definition
rice fields
Term
arrugas
 Definition
wrinkles (on skin)
Term
articulaciones
 Definition
joints

linkages
Term
articular
 Definition
to articulate

to assemble or join together
Term
asa
 Definition
handle (of a cup/vessel)
Term
ascenso
 Definition
promotion
Term
asedio
 Definition
siege

hounding, harassment
Term
asegurar
 Definition
to secure [physical objects]

to assert, claim [some point]

to guarantee, insure
Term
asentamiento
 Definition
settlement

colony

(derecho de asent. en tierras baldías)
Term
asentar
 Definition
to lay down, seat, settle (an object)

to settle, resolve (a dispute)
Term
asentir
 Definition
to agree, assent, go along with

to nod (the head)
Term
aserradero
 Definition
sawmill
Term
asesorar

asesorarse
 Definition
advise, inform

to seek advice or counsel
Term
asesoría
 Definition
advice, counsel

a consultancy, or consultation
Term
asi como

algo como asi
 Definition
as well as, just like, as

something like, sort of
Term
asilo
 Definition
nursing home (inter alia)
Term
asimismo,...
 Definition
likewise,...
Term
asir
 Definition
to attach, to anchor
Term
asirse
 Definition
to grab

to cling to, to hang onto
Term
asolar
 Definition
to devastate, destroy
Term
asomar
 Definition
to show (yourself, your face, itself etc.)

to put, poke, peep, lean or stick out
Term
astilla
 Definition
sliver
splinter
chip
Term
astillero
 Definition
shipyard
Term
astucia
 Definition
cunning

craftiness
Term
asueto
 Definition
(short) vacation, day off, break
Term
asustar

asustarse
 Definition
to scare, to frighten

to get scared, to panic
Term
atado
 Definition
a bundle (of rags, of years, of whatever)

possibly 20 years in the Incan Empire, 52 in the Aztec world.
Term
ataduras
 Definition
ties
(attached strings)
Term
atajo
 Definition
shortcut

devious method, tactic
Term
atajo de ladrones
 Definition
bunch of thieves
(atajo implies contemptuous, a pejorative)
Term
atalaya
 Definition
observation tower, guard or watchtower

vantage point
Term
atavíos
 Definition
attire, dress

trappings, array, gear
Term
atender
 Definition
to attend to
to respond to
Term
atentar

atentarse
 Definition
to attack

to be attacked
Term
atiborrar
 Definition
to stuff, cram
Term
atildado
 Definition
elegant
Term
atildar
 Definition
to spruce up [ST o SO]

put a tilde on
Term
atisbar
 Definition
to keep an eye on, observe

to discern, make out, glimpse
Term
atizar
 Definition
to stir up (feelings), to incite

to poke, stoke a fire (to revive it)
Term
atorar
 Definition
to block, to clog
Term
atoñito
 Definition
amazed, thunderstruck, aghast
Term
atracar
 Definition
to rob, hold up, to mug

to dock (ship), to berth
Term
atrapar
 Definition
to catch, capture, grab
Term
atril
 Definition
lectern
Term
atropellado
 Definition
knocked down, run over
Term
atropellar
 Definition
to run over, to knock down, to trample on
Term
atropello
 Definition
accident, hit and run
shove, push

abuse
Term
audencia
 Definition
hearing (judicial)
Term
auge
 Definition
peak, height

boom, rapid growth
Term
aunado al hecho de que...
 Definition
coupled with the fact that...
Term
aunar
 Definition
to unite, harmonize (things or people)
(in order to contribute to a common cause or achieve a specific goal.)
Term
aunque tengan señalamientos por corrupción o vínculos con el crimen organizado.
 Definition
although they have (face) allegations of corruption or ties to organized crime.
Term
autocompasion
 Definition
self-pity
Term
avalar
 Definition
to sign or cosign, to guarantee

to endorse, back or support
Term
aventar
 Definition
to fan, to blow on

to throw out, to chuck out

to slap or smack
Term
avorazado (adj.)
 Definition
greedy (ambitious)

like fatcats (empresarios avorazados)
Term
axila
 Definition

1) armpit

2) point of attachment of a branch (to a tree)
Term
ayuntamiento
 Definition
local government, town council

town hall
Term
azar
 Definition
fate, chance, mishap, luck (good or bad)
Term
azotar
 Definition
to flog, whip, lash

to plague, devastate, ravage
Term
azote
 Definition
scourge, cat-o-nine tails

a lash
Term
azulejo, baldosa
 Definition
tile (eg., porcelain)
Term
añil
 Definition
indigo
dye color (violet blue) or plant
Term
baba

(may be mre used as a plural)
 Definition
dribble, drool

slime (of a slug)

slobber (of a dog)
Term
balbucear
 Definition
to babble, stammer, stutter, slur (speech)
Term
baldío
 Definition
useless, pointless

empty, barren land, uncultivated plot
Term
bambolear
 Definition

1) to make (something) swing

2) to wobble/sway
Term
baranda
 Definition

1) railing

2) rail
Term
barandales
 Definition
handrails
Term
barda
 Definition
enclosing wall (somethomes fence)
Term
barranco
 Definition

1) precipice, cliff

2) gully/ravine
Term
barrer
 Definition
1) to sweep
2) to sweep away
Term
barro
 Definition
mud, clay

pimple
Term
bartulos
 Definition
stuff, things, belongings (bag & baggage)

gear
Term
batir
 Definition
(rain) to beat against

(sea) to pound

to beat (in battle)

(wings) to flap, flutter)
Term
becerro
 Definition
calf

tanned calf leather
Term
bejuco
 Definition
a climbing plant
Term
beneficiar
 Definition
to profit
Term
beneficiarse
 Definition
to benefit from

to profit by
Term
beneficios de cafe
 Definition
mills or processors of coffee (post harvest)
Term
bicho
 Definition
bug/insect/critter
Term
bisturi'
 Definition
scalpel
Term
bizco
 Definition
cross-eyed
Term
blanco
 Definition
target

(also, objetivo)
Term
blanquear
 Definition
launder (money)
Term
blindar
 Definition
to shield, protect

to armor

to plate [st] w/ a metal
Term
bobo

bobería
 Definition
silly

silliness, idiocies
Term
bocanada
 Definition

a puff, of smoke

a breath of air

a mouthful
Term
bochinchera
 Definition
rowdies
Term
bochorno
 Definition
sultry weather (hot and humid weather)

shame, embarrassment
Term
bocina
 Definition
horn, siren
Term
bodas de plata
 Definition
silver wedding anniversary
Term
bondades
 Definition
benefits
Term
borde
 Definition
edge, border
Term
borroso
 Definition

fuzzy
Term
bostezar
 Definition
to yawn
Term
botar
 Definition
to bounce

to fire, to kick out (of a job)

to throw away, to chuck
Term
bote
 Definition
container

small bottle (HN)
Term
botiquín
 Definition
first aid kit
Term
brasa
 Definition
an ember, live/hot coal
Term
bravata
 Definition
threat (idle)

bravado, big talk
Term
brindar
 Definition

1) to toast, drink a toast

2) to give or provide
Term
brindarse
 Definition

to make yourself available

a toast was made/proposed/drunk
Term
brochazo
 Definition
brushstroke
Term
bronca
 Definition
a scolding, reprimand

quarrel, fight
Term
brotar
 Definition

1) to sprout, to bud

2) to arise, break out, appear, burst forth
Term
bruma
 Definition
haze, fog, mist, pea soup fog, sea mist
Term
bruma
 Definition
thick fog
sea mist
Term
bufete (nm)
 Definition
law firm
Term
bulla
 Definition

1) racket, noise, commotion

2) a brawl, trouble, a quarrel
Term
bulto
 Definition
package, box

lump, bulge, swelling
Term
burla
 Definition
taunt, jibe, mockery

joke

trick
Term
burlarse de
 Definition
to make fun of
Term
burlona
 Definition
mocking (words)
Term
buscar
 Definition
to look for

to search

to seek
Term
búho
 Definition
owl
Term
cabalmente
 Definition
thoroughly
Term
cabecear
 Definition
nodding (as in, possibly, off)
Term
cabecera
 Definition
headboard (of a bed)
Term
cabildo
 Definition
town council, town hall
Term
cabría esperar
 Definition
it would be expected
Term
cachete
 Definition
cheek
Term
cachetear
 Definition
to slap
Term
caduco
 Definition
old-fashioned, outdated

worn-out, feeble
Term
caer en la cuenta
 Definition
Term
caerse de espaldas
 Definition
to be bowled over
to fall over backwards
to be astonished
Term
cafeto
 Definition
coffee tree
Term
cagada
 Definition
shit, or crap
or
cock-up, screw-up, fuck-up
Term
cajuela, malatero, tronco
 Definition
trunk (of a car)
Term
calamina
 Definition
galvanized zinc (zinc roof)
Term
calarse
 Definition
to get wet/soaked

to get stalled/stuck (a car)
Term
calato
 Definition
buck naked (BO-PE)
Term
caldear
 Definition
to heat up, warm up

become excited, get heated up
Term
caldera
 Definition
boiler, boiler room
Term
calderos
 Definition
pots
Term
calificar
 Definition
to rate, or to score [S/T]

to describe

to designate
Term
callejuela
 Definition
alley
Term
callejón
 Definition
alley, alleyway, passage
Term
camarote
 Definition
cabin (room on a ship)

stateroom
Term
cambios de fondo
 Definition
fundamental changes
Term
cancer de mama
 Definition
breast cancer
Term
candente
 Definition
red-hot

news (up-to-the-minute)
Term
candidez
 Definition
simplicity

gullibility

naivete
Term
cangrejo
 Definition
crab, crayfish
Term
cansino
 Definition
weary

tiresome, tiring
Term
cantera
 Definition
quarry
Term
canto rodado
 Definition
a boulder
Term
canturrear
 Definition
to sing softly

to hum
Term
canícula
 Definition
dog days, hottest period of the year
Term
capacitación
 Definition
training
Term
caracola
 Definition
sea shell
Term
carajo
 Definition
(interjection) damnit!, fuck!

(nm) dick, cock
Term
carcacha
 Definition
a wreck (of a car)
Term
carcajada
 Definition
laugh, burst or shout of laughter
Term
carestía
 Definition
shortage, lack, dearth

high cost, high price
Term
cariño
 Definition
affection, care
Term
carpa
 Definition

1) tent

2) big top
Term
carátula
 Definition
cover
(of a book or magazine)
Term
casa matriz
 Definition
headquarters
Term
cascarón
 Definition
shell
Term
casco urbano
 Definition
urban area, city center
Term
cascorvo
 Definition
bow-legged
Term
casera (adj.)

casero(a) (n)
 Definition
homemade

landlord
Term
caserio
 Definition

1) set of houses (unincorporated)

2) country house w/ facilities
Term
casona
 Definition
large house, big house
Term
casualmente
 Definition
by chance

by coincidence
Term
catalejo
 Definition
telescope, spyglass, pair of binoculars
Term
catar
 Definition
to experience (for the first time)

to taste, to sample
Term
caucho
 Definition
rubber, natural latex
Term
cavilacion
 Definition
worrying, worry
Term
cazuela
 Definition
cooking pot, saucepan

stew, casserole
Term
caída libre
 Definition
freefall
Term
celos
 Definition
jealousy
Term
centeno
 Definition
rye
Term
centrales hidroeléctricas
 Definition
hydroelectric power plants
Term
centrarse
 Definition
to zero in on

to focus (enfocarse)
Term
cepa
 Definition
lineage

strain (organisms)
Term
cepo
 Definition
trap (for catching animals)
Term
cercanía

cercanías
 Definition
proximity, nearness (nf)

surroundings, vicinity (nf)
Term
cerciorarse
 Definition
to make sure, to certify
Term
cerilla
 Definition
match (stick)
Term
cernir

cernirse sobre
 Definition
to sift, to sieve

to loom over, to hang over
Term
cerrado
 Definition
close-minded, immovable, set-in-your-ways

private, timid, shy
Term
cerrajero
 Definition
locksmith
Term
certamen
 Definition
contest
Term
cerviz
 Definition
nape

back of the neck
Term
ceñido/a (adj.)
 Definition
tight-fitting (clothes)
tight-fisted (w/ money)
Term
chacra
 Definition
small farm
Term
chal
 Definition
shawl, wrap
Term
chancletas
 Definition
flip-flops
Term
chantaje
 Definition
blackmail, extortion
Term
chapotear
 Definition

1) to make noise splashing (esp. w/ feet hands)

2) to paddle
Term
chasquear
 Definition

1) to snap finger(s)

2) to crack a whip

3) to click (your) tongue
Term
chatarra
 Definition
scrap

junk

scrap metal
Term
chicha
 Definition
maize liquor
Term
chifladura
 Definition
extravagant or crazy action
Term
chiflar
 Definition
whistle
boo, whistle at
Term
chiflarse
 Definition
to lose your marbles, to go crazy

to have a crush on
Term
chillar
 Definition
to shout, shriek
Term
chillona
 Definition
shrill

cry baby, whiner
Term
chisme
 Definition
gossip
Term
chispazo
 Definition
spark (a big one)
Term
chiste
 Definition

1) joke, gag

2) funny situation
Term
chivato
 Definition
sneak, informer, rat
Term
chivo
 Definition
kid, young goat
Term
cholo
 Definition
person of mixed race
(mestizo:indigena y europeo)
Term
choza
 Definition
hut, shack
Term
chubascos
 Definition
showers
Term
chuleria
 Definition
insolence, cockiness

braggings
Term
chupar
 Definition

1) to suck

2) to lick

3) to puff on (tobacco)

4) to soak up, absorb

5) to milk or suck dry someone/thing

6) to drink alcohol, in abundance
Term
chusma
 Definition
lowlife, rabble, riffraff
Term
cincel
 Definition
chisel
Term
citar
 Definition
to cite, quote

to summon, call

to make an appointment, to date
Term
ciénaga
 Definition
swamp, marsh

bog
Term
claraboya
 Definition
skylight
Term
claudicar
 Definition
to give up (on a goal), throw-in-the-towel

give in (abandon principles
Term
clavar
 Definition
to nail, to nail down
to press in, to spike
Term
clavarse
 Definition
to dive in
Term
clemencia
 Definition
mercy

leniency, clemency
Term
clima
 Definition
weather
Term
cloaca
 Definition
sewer
Term
cobertizo
 Definition
a deck

a shed
Term
cobra de impuestos
 Definition
tax collection
Term
cobrar sentido
 Definition
makes sense

to make sense
Term
cobrar vigencia
 Definition
to take effect (a law, regulation, etc.)
Term
cocha
 Definition
lagoon (Peru)
Term
codazo
 Definition

1) an elbow (a hit)

2) a nudge
Term
codicioso
 Definition
greedy
Term
coger
 Definition
to take or grab or seize (quickly)

to catch or come down with (illness)

to catch, apprehend
Term
cohibido
 Definition
shy, timid, self-conscious
Term
cojín
 Definition
cushion
Term
colar
 Definition
to strain (tea, coffee, etc.)
(think colander)
Term
colarse
 Definition
to seep (in)

to leak

to slip through
Term
colibrí
 Definition
hummingbird
Term
colindar
 Definition
to adjoin

to border
Term
colmar
 Definition
to fill up, to shower, to fulfill
Term
colmillos
 Definition
fangs
Term
columpio
 Definition
swing (on a porch, tree, swing set)
Term
comenzar

empezar
 Definition
to begin

to start
Term
cometido
 Definition
task
Term
comicios
 Definition
elections (political)
Term
comicios primarios
 Definition
primaries (primary elections)
Term
comisura (del boca)
 Definition
the corner (of the mouth)
Term
comoquiera
 Definition
whatever you want, any old way
Term
compadecer
 Definition
to sympathize
Term
compartir
 Definition
to share
Term
compasivo
 Definition
compassionate
Term
complacencia
 Definition
satisfaction or pleasure with [ST]

excessive tolerance for...
Term
comprobar
 Definition
confirm, verify

check, test

realize
Term
compromiso
 Definition
commitment
Term
compromiso con...
 Definition
commitment to...
Term
con bombos y platillos
 Definition
with much fanfare
Term
con tal de

con tal de que
 Definition
from, because of, in so far as

so that, in order that
Term
con toda razón
 Definition
rightly, with complete justification
Term
concentrar
 Definition
to concentrate

to bring together, to involve (people)
Term
inquietudes
 Definition
concerns (noun)
Term
concertar
 Definition
to agree to (as a group), to set up,
to arrange
Term
confabular
 Definition
to collude, conspire with (secretly)
Term
confiabilidad
 Definition
reliability
Term
conforme
 Definition
(adj) in agreement

(adv) just as...
Term
congoja
 Definition
anguish, distress

worry, anxiety
Term
congraciar
 Definition
to feel special
Term
congraciarse
 Definition
to win over
Term
conjetura
 Definition
wild guess, rash conclusion

rush to judgement

conjecture, speculation
Term
conjugar
 Definition
to bring [ST's] together

to marry (2 or more things)
Term
conllevar
 Definition
to imply, entail, involve, come with
(ex. a plan entails negatives)
Term
connivencia
 Definition
collusion
Term
conocedor (n)

las mas conocedoras...
 Definition
expert, connoisseur (noun)

the most knowledgeable... (adj.)
Term
conocer
 Definition
to know, to be familiar with
Term
conque
 Definition
so then,

so,... (expressing surprise or censure)
Term
consagrados a
 Definition
dedicated to

also (w/o "a"), consecrated, devoted, sanctified
Term
conseguir

obtenir
 Definition
to get

to obtain
Term
consejo consultivo
 Definition
advisory council
Term
consentir
 Definition
to allow, permit

to spoil

to agree to, to tolerate, to consent to
Term
conservador
 Definition
conservative
Term
consigna
 Definition
slogan, chant (at a demonstration)

motto
Term
consignas
 Definition
slogans, chants (at a demonstration)
Term
constar
 Definition
to be stated
to be recorded
to be documented
Term
constar de
 Definition
to consist of, to be made up of
Term
constarse (algo a alguien)
 Definition
to be sure that...
to be certain
Term
constatar
 Definition
to confirm, verify, establish
Term
constatar
 Definition
to verify, to confirm
Term
contabilizados
 Definition
accounted for

counted

posted
Term
contabilizar
 Definition
to count

to record, to enter into records

to take into account
Term
contabilizarse

En 2020, se contabilizaron mil incendios forestales
 Definition
to be counted

In 2020, a thousand forest fires were counted/recorded
Term
contable
 Definition
adj. (relating to) accounting

accountant

countable
Term
contar con
 Definition
to count on, to rely on

to have, expect, anticipate

to take into account
Term
contener
 Definition
to contain, to include

to restrain

to repress (an impulse)
Term
contento
 Definition
happy, contented, pleased, glad
Term
contienda (nm)
 Definition
contest (electoral)
Term
contorno
 Definition

1) an outline or edge

2) contour

3) environs, surrounding area
Term
contrahecha
 Definition

1) misshapen, hunchback

2) counterfeit
Term
contrarrestar
 Definition
to counter, counteract, to offset
Term
contraseña
 Definition
password
Term
contratacion
 Definition
hiring
Term
contundente
 Definition
convincing, forceful (argument)

conclusive (evidence)

overwhelming (victory/defeat)
Term
convencimiento
 Definition
conviction

convincing
Term
convenir
 Definition
to agree (w/ sb about st)

to suit

to be appropriate
Term
conversatorio
 Definition
discussion
Term
convertir

convertirse
 Definition
to transform

to become, to turn into...
(to make oneself...)
Term
convidar
 Definition

1) to invite (someone)

2) to treat (someone to something)
Term
conviene advertir...
 Definition
It is appropriate to note that...

It should be noted ...
Term
convocatoria
 Definition
the call (to do/be ST), announcement

summons
Term
cordel
 Definition
cord, string

rope
Term
cordones
 Definition
cords, shoelaces

cordon (blockade)
Term
cordura
 Definition
lucidity, sense, good sense
Term
corona
 Definition
crown

wreath
Term
correa
 Definition
belt
Term
correr la misma suerte
 Definition
to suffer the same fate
Term
corresponder a
 Definition
to be appropriate/suitable for
(decision) to fall to, to concern [sb]
[sb] to be responsible for
to belong to
to return, or love [sb] back
Term
corretear
 Definition

1) to run about (w/o direction)

2) to chase/pursue

3) to walk aimlessly
Term
corriente
 Definition
trend (inter alia)
Term
corteros de cafe
 Definition
cutters (of coffee)
Term
corva
 Definition
the back of the knee
Term
cosquillar
 Definition
to tickle
Term
costura
 Definition
sewing

seam
Term
cota
 Definition
level

height(s)
Term
cotejar
 Definition
to compare to, to check against [ST]

to collate
Term
coyuntura
 Definition
situation, circumstance

opportunity, occasion

joint (anatomy)
Term
coño

!coño!

De donde coñazo...
 Definition
cunt, pussy



cunt, pussy

Fuckin Hell!

Where the fuck...
Term
cremallera
 Definition
zipper
Term
crepúsculo
 Definition
twilight
Term
criollo
 Definition
of european parents but born in america
Term
cuadrilla
 Definition
crew (of workmen)
gang, group, troop
Term
cuarto creciente
 Definition
"growing" moon
first quarter
Term
cuarto de azotea
 Definition
room (built) on a rooftop (MX)
(euphemism for "maid's room")
Term
cuarto menguante
 Definition
waning moon
third quarter
Term
cubeta
 Definition
tray (in a lab)
bucket or pail
ice tray
Term
cuchicheo
 Definition
a whispering
Term
cuenca
 Definition
watershed, basin, catchment area
Term
cuenco
 Definition
bowl

hollow
Term
cuero
 Definition
leather, hide
Term
cuero cabelludo
 Definition
scalp
(hairy hide)
Term
cuesta arriba
 Definition
uphill
Term
cuidado
 Definition
care, regard for
Term
culear
 Definition
to fuck, screw (AC or DC)
Term
culebrón
 Definition
soap opera
Term
culta
 Definition
learned, educated, cultured

worship, devotion
Term
cundidos de fraudes
 Definition
rife with fraud (governments)
Term
cundir
 Definition
to take advantage of
Term
cuneta
 Definition
ditch
Term
curva de aprendizaje
 Definition
learning curve
Term
cutis
 Definition
skin (esp, the face)

complexion
Term
cuña
 Definition
wedge
Term
cúpula
 Definition
leadership (senior)

dome, vault
Term
dale que dale
 Definition
to go / going on and on (about something)
Term
damnificados
 Definition
victims (of a calamity)

affected people
Term
dar a conocer
 Definition
to publish, to make public

to make known

to announce
Term
dar a entender que ...
 Definition
to imply that...

to insinuate, lead [sb] to believe
Term
dar como resultado
 Definition
to result in...,
to give rise to ...
to produce as a result...
Term
dar con
 Definition
come across [st/so], find, hit on

knock into
Term
dar con (algo)
 Definition
to find (something)

to stumble upon
Term
dar de alta

dar de baja
 Definition
to be discharged (from hospital)

to dismiss (employee), discharge (military)
Term
dar en prenda
 Definition
to give (something) as a guarantee

(house for a mortgage, something in hock)
Term
dar gusto
 Definition
to make happy, bring or cause happiness
to please
Term
dar hambre

pasar hambre
 Definition
to make [so] (feel) hungry

to starve (have no food)
Term
dar la cara
 Definition
face the consequences (verb)
Term
dar la cara ante el pueblo hondureño...
 Definition
to face the Honduran people...
Term
dar lugar
 Definition
to give rise to, to generate, to prompt

a como dé lugar - at any cost
Term
dar paso a...
 Definition
to lead to...
Term
dar pena
 Definition
to feel pity, feel sorry for
to make someone feel sad, sorry, shy, embarrassed
Term
dar pie a algo
 Definition
to lead to
give rise to
give cause for
provoke
Term
dar resultado
 Definition
to produce results

(to work like a charm)
Term
dar salto
 Definition
to jump
Term
dar visto bueno a..
 Definition
to approve of...
Term
dar vueltas
 Definition
spin around
Term
darle la razón
 Definition
to agree with [so]

to admit (that s/he is right)

to side with [so], to back up
Term
darse cuenta
 Definition
to finally understand

to realize, to notice [sth]
Term
darse el lujo
 Definition
to afford the luxury of...

to have the luxury of ...
Term
darse por enterado
 Definition
to take notice (one person of the other)
Term
darse por sentado
 Definition
to take for granted
Term
datos fehacientes
 Definition
reliable data
Term
de acuerdo con una investigación
 Definition
...according to an investigation...
Term
de ahi que
 Definition
so
thus
therefore
hence
Term
de buen grado
 Definition
willingly

with goodwill
Term
de buenas a primeras
 Definition
out of the blue
all of a sudden
from out of nowhere
Term
de camino
 Definition
on the way
Term
de cara a los próximos años
 Definition
looking forward the next few years.
Term
de conformidad con...
 Definition
in accordance with...
Term
de cuello blanco
 Definition
white collar
Term
de entrada
 Definition
right from the start
Term
de entrada
 Definition
right from the start
Term
de mala gana
 Definition
grudgingly, with a bad attitude
Term
de manera tardía
 Definition
belatedly, late or delayed
Term
de nuevo

?Que hay de nuevo?
 Definition
again, once again

What's new?
Term
de pasante

pasanteria (nf)
 Definition
(as an) intern
Term
de paso
 Definition
passing through

while you're at it..., on your way

temporary, transient
Term
de por si
 Definition
in itself, on its own, per se
Term
de por sí o en sí
 Definition
per se (in itself)
Term
de pronto

por de pronto, por lo pronto
 Definition
suddenly, all of a sudden

as of now, for now/the moment
Term
de soslayo
 Definition
sideways

sidelong glance

out of the corner of your eye
Term
de tomo y lomo
 Definition
through and through

out and out
Term
de un tiron
 Definition
all at once, all in one go
Term
de una sentada
 Definition
at one sitting

in one go
Term
de una vez
 Definition
once and for all, in one go
Term
de vuelta
 Definition
on the way back

return (trip)
Term
decepción
 Definition
disappointment

deception

letdown
Term
decolorarse
 Definition
to fade

(possibly) to bleed
Term
decomisar
 Definition
to seize (by the authorities)
Term
decomiso
 Definition
seizure, confiscation (nm)
Term
dejar
 Definition
to let, allow

to leave

to stop (doing [sth])
Term
dejar constancia de
 Definition
leave proof of, make a record of
Term
dejar tirado
 Definition
desert, abandon, leave

take off, bail out

leave high and dry
Term
delantal
 Definition
apron
Term
demacrada
 Definition
emaciated
Term
demoler

demoledor (adj.)
 Definition
demolish

devastating
Term
demorar

demorarse
 Definition
delay (to), hold up, postpone

to be late, arrive late
to take (a certain amount of) time
Term
demoras y atrasos
 Definition
delays and arrears
Term
demostrar
 Definition
to prove or demonstrate

to show, display or express

y lo demuestra el hecho de
and it is demonstrated by the fact that...
Term
denunciar
 Definition
report, to inform on/against
(delatar)
announce
(avisar)
Term
denuncias
 Definition
complaints

charges (of, for example, wrongdoing)
Term
deparar
 Definition
to yield, to offer
Term
depender (de)
 Definition
to rely on, depend on, need

to answer to, to be accountable to

to be under the control of...
Term
depuración
 Definition
cleansing, purification
Term
derivar
 Definition
to derive

to divert
Term
derogar
 Definition
to repeal, abrogate (law)

to revoke
Term
derramar
 Definition

1) to spill/pour (liquid)

2) to shed (blood)

3) to scatter
Term
derramarse
 Definition

1) to spread out (people, around a space)

2) to flow or drain (water)
Term
derretido de queso
 Definition
melted cheese (sandwich)
Term
derretir
 Definition
to melt

to thaw
Term
derribar
 Definition
to bring down, knock down
Term
derrocar
 Definition
to overthrow, topple, depose, oust

to demolish, to tear down
Term
desabrochado
 Definition
unbuttoned (los botones)
Term
desacato
 Definition
contempt
Term
desaciertos

desacertar en algo
 Definition
mistakes, errors

to make a mistake on, to err on
Term
desafiar
 Definition
to challenge

to defy

to brave
Term
desahuciado
 Definition
evicted

hopeless, far gone, terminally ill
Term
desahucio
 Definition
eviction, dismissal, dispossession
Term
desalentar

desalentarse

desalentado
 Definition
to discourage, demotivate, dishearten

to get discouraged, to lose heart

inter alia, lifeless
Term
desamparar
 Definition
abandon

desert
Term
desanimar

desanimarse
 Definition
to discourage

to lose faith (in), to lose heart
get discouraged
Term
desapegar

desapegarse
 Definition
to detach

to be detached
Term
desarrapado
 Definition
ragged
Term
desasosiego
 Definition
unrest, anxiety, disquiet
Term
desbaratar
 Definition
spoil, to ruin, foil

throw into disarray

break up
Term
desbordar

desbordarse
 Definition
to cause to overflow, to overflow

to overflow with, to spill over
Term
descabellada
 Definition
hair-brained, absurd, ridiculous
Term
descarada
 Definition
shameless, insolent, impertinent, sassy
Term
descaro
 Definition
shamelessness

impudence

chutzpah
Term
descartar
 Definition
to dismiss, reject, discard, rule out
Term
descolgar
 Definition
to bring down (something hanging)
Term
desconcierto
 Definition
bewilderment
Term
descontado
 Definition
discounted
Term
descontar
 Definition
deduct, subtract, to discount
Term
descreimiento
 Definition
unbelief, disbelief
Term
descuidarse
 Definition
to neglect
Term
descuido
 Definition
carelessness, slip-up, oversight

neglect
Term
desde entonces
 Definition
from then on, since then, from now on

ever since
Term
desdibujado
 Definition
blurred
Term
desechar

desecharse
 Definition
to discard

to be discarded
Term
desecho
 Definition
waste, refuse, discarded trash, dross
Term
desecho
 Definition
waste, refuse, discarded trash, dross
Term
desembalar
 Definition
unpack
Term
desembocar
 Definition
to flow in to, to run into

to lead into

to end in, to result in
Term
desempeñar
 Definition
to play, perform, execute, fill, discharge
a role or function or duties
Term
desempeño de la economía
 Definition
performance of the economy
Term
desencadenar
 Definition
to take off the chains, to unleash

to trigger, unleash, let loose, set off
Term
desencanto
 Definition
disenchantment
Term
desenfrenado
 Definition
insatiable, uncontrollable, immoderate

man possessed, runaway train, in a frenzy
Term
desengaños
 Definition
disappointments
disillusions
Term
desenlace
 Definition
ending, outcome, denouement
Term
desentenderse de
 Definition
to get out of, to wash your hands of
avoid, shirk
Term
desenvolver

desenvolverse
 Definition
to unwrap, to untangle

to get on, to manage, to cope
Term
desesperanza
 Definition
hopelessness
Term
desesperar
 Definition
to exasperate, infuriate or cause despair

to despair (oneself), to give up hope
Term
desesperar



desesperarse
 Definition
to exacerbate, infuriate, drive to despair

to fill w/ despair, make [sb] lose hope

to despair, give up hope, lose hope
Term
desfalco
 Definition
embezzlement
Term
desfigurar
 Definition
to distort (change form)

to disfigure, maim
Term
desfile

desfiladero
 Definition
parade

narrow pass thru mountains

gorge
Term
desgarrar
 Definition
to tear or rend, with force

to rip up, to tear out
Term
desgastar
 Definition
to wear away (from use)
to wear down
to erode
Term
desgastarse
 Definition
to wear yourself out
to exhaust oneself
Term
desgobierno
 Definition
misrule
Term
desgracia

desgraciada
 Definition
misfortune, disgrace, misery, distress

unfortunate
Term
desgustar
 Definition
to savor, relish

to taste (as in, a tasting)
Term
deshacer
 Definition
to melt

to undo, to ruin, destroy

to unmake
Term
deshacerse de
 Definition
get/got rid of
Term
desidia
 Definition
laziness

sloth
Term
desilusión
 Definition
heartbreak, disappointment

disillusionment, loss of hope
Term
deslave
 Definition
landslide
Term
deslizar
 Definition
to slide

to slip

to sneak
Term
deslumbrar
 Definition

1) to blind or dazzle (someone's vision)

2) to bedazzle or leave (someone) speechless
Term
desmadejar
 Definition
to weaken, wera down [ST]
Term
desmanes
 Definition
excesses, outrages
Term
desmentir



desmentirse
 Definition
to deny (something), to squash or squelch)

to refute or disprove, or prove s/o a liar

to backtrack
Term
desmesurado
 Definition
excessive, disproportionate
Term
desmoronamiento
 Definition
collapse or breakdown
Term
desmoronarse
 Definition
to collapse, crumble, fall down

to have a breakdown
Term
desoir
 Definition
to ignore, to turn a deaf ear to, to disregard
Term
despedazar
 Definition
to tear [ST] apart, to pieces
Term
despegar
 Definition
to remove, detach
to leave or be separated from
Term
despego e impasibilidad
 Definition
detachment and impassivity
Term
despegue
 Definition
takeoff
start, kickoff of a project
Term
desperdiciar
 Definition

1) to waste (something)

2) to fail to take advantage of an opportunity
Term
desplante
 Definition
affront, insult, insolence
Term
desplazar

desplazarse, to shift (direction)
 Definition
to displace

to travel
Term
desplazarse
 Definition
riding, traveling

shifting
Term
desplegar
 Definition
to unfold

to deploy
Term
despliegue
 Definition
deployment, display
Term
desplomarse
 Definition
to collapse
to fall in
to tumble down
Term
desplome (nm)
(edificios, programas, salud, etc.)
 Definition
collapse (buildings, programs, health, etc.)
Term
despojar


despojarse
 Definition
to strip, divest of [sth]
to deprive, to rob

to relinquish, to give up
Term
despreciar
 Definition
despise
Term
desprender

desprenderse

De esto se desprende que..
 Definition
to detach, to unpin

to break off, to get rid of, to break away

From this it follows that...
Term
despropósito
 Definition
absurdity, nonsense

inappropriate remark
Term
desprovista (de)
 Definition
devoid (of)

destitute
Term
despuntar
 Definition
to appear, to emerge, to dawn

to excel, to stand out
Term
desquarnecido
 Definition
stripped (of adornments)

unprotected, undefended
Term
destello
 Definition
a flash (of light)

a brief sign of...
Term
destierro
encierro
entierro
 Definition
exile
imprison
bury
Term
destreza
 Definition
skill, ability, dexterity
Term
destrozos
 Definition
ravages, destruction(s)
Term
desvarío
 Definition
a mad idea, an insane notion

delirium, raving
Term
desvelo
 Definition
insomnia, sleeplessness, inability to sleep
Term
desvirtuar
 Definition
to distort (an argument, a statement)
to diminish a characteristic such as:
(smell, strength, logic, sense)
Term
desvío

atajo y desvío
 Definition
detour, diversion

shortcut or long-way around
Term
detenerse
 Definition
to stop
Term
detentar
 Definition
to unlawfully hold

to hold, possess
Term
determinación
 Definition
determination, resolution

decision, last word
Term
deudos
 Definition
the bereaved
(relatives of the deceased)
Term
devaneo
 Definition
flirtation

fling, dalliance
Term
devenger
 Definition
to yield or return a profit

to earn (pay)

to earn (interest)
Term
devolver
 Definition
to return to having...

to return to a place

to return an action
Term
dia de guardar
 Definition
holy days (10 in the year)
Term
diagnósticos certeros
 Definition
accurate diagnoses
Term
dicho [sth]
 Definition
said [sth], already said or mentioned

saying or proverb
Term
diestra
 Definition
right hand

right handed
Term
dilatar
 Definition
to extend

to expand

to prolong or delay
Term
diluir

diluir(se)
 Definition
to dilute, water down

to dissolve, become diluted
Term
dimitir
 Definition
to resign

to step down from
Term
dique
 Definition
abbreviation of "dicen que"
should be spelled dizque
can be thought of as:
so-called
supposedly
"quote unquote"
Term
dirigirse
 Definition
to head for or walk towards

to set off for
Term
dirimir
 Definition
to settle or resolve (a dispute)

to dissolve, annul, declare void
Term
discrepar
 Definition
to disagree with
Term
discurso
 Definition
speech
Term
disfrazar
 Definition
to put on a disguise, a costume
Term
disparate

disparatada
 Definition
folly

crazy
Term
disponer
 Definition
to have, or get [st] (be available)

to arrange or get [st] ready, prepare

to deliberate, determine, order what is to be done

to make use or take advantage of [so o st]
Term
dispositivo
 Definition
mechanism, device
Term
divisas
 Definition
foreign currency

emblem, badge
Term
divisiones (en casa)
 Definition
partitions, walls
Term
divulgación
 Definition
dissemination

release or distribution (of information)
Term
divulgar
 Definition
to make public

to disseminate, circulate, spread

to divulge
Term
dizque
 Definition
so-called, "supposedly"
Term
doblegar



doblegarse
 Definition
to defeat,vanquish

to break (the will of)

to submit, yield, (humble yourself)
Term
dominio público
 Definition
public knowledge, common knowledge

public domain
Term
dos gracias salvadoras
 Definition
two saving graces
Term
dotado



dorado de
 Definition
gifted, talented (person)

equipped, fitted (prepared)

blessed with [sth]
Term
dotar
 Definition
to supply, to provide

to equip, furnish, outfit
Term
duermevela
 Definition
sleep, light or unquiet por interrupted
Term
días de antaño
 Definition
(nm) days of old, yore

(adv) antaño - formerly
Term
echa un vistazo
 Definition
check out

have/take a look
Term
echado hacia adelante
(sobre un tablero de ajedrez)
 Definition
bent forwards
Term
edil
 Definition
town councilor
Term
el abanico de programas sociales que...
 Definition
the range of social programs that...
Term
el abordaje de un problema
 Definition
the addressing (or tackling) of a problem
Term
el año lectivo
 Definition
the school year
Term
el estado de derecho
 Definition
the rule of law
Term
el estira y encoge de...
 Definition
the push and pull of...
Term
el hecho mismo
 Definition
the fact itself, the simple fact
Term
el litoral Caribe
 Definition
the Caribbean coast or seaboard
Term
el olor a comida...
 Definition
the smell of food
Term
el pajar
 Definition
the hay loft
Term
el perjuicio acumulado
 Definition
the accumulated damage
Term
el recurso de apelación
 Definition
appeal (of a court case)
Term
ella por poco se muere de la risa
 Definition
she almost died of laughter
Term
embate
 Definition
pounding, battering (from the sea)

attack, onslaught
Term
embonar
 Definition
to fit into, fit together (physically)
Term
embotellamiento
 Definition
bottleneck

traffic jam

jam, or block or holdup
Term
embuste
 Definition
a lie

a trick
Term
emisión
 Definition
issuance, transmision
Term
empastado
 Definition
covered, bound (book)

filled (tooth)
Term
empañar
 Definition
to cover w/ mist or fog, to mist or fog up

to tarnish, dull (the luster)

to stain, sully, blotch
Term
empecinar
 Definition
insist on
Term
empecinarse
 Definition
to insist on (e.g., doing [st])
Term
empellones
 Definition
shoves, push(es)
Term
empezó a concretarse
 Definition
began to materialize
Term
empinada
 Definition
steep
Term
emprendimiento
 Definition
entrepreneurship
Term
empréstito
 Definition
loan

loan capital
Term
empujar
 Definition
to push

to drive (forward)

to urge
Term
en absoluto
 Definition
absolutely
Term
en balde

de balde
 Definition
en vain

free ride, for free
Term
en bandeja de plata
 Definition
on a silver platter
Term
en buena medida
 Definition
in good measure
Term
en cambio
 Definition
however, whereas, instead

by contrast, in contrast, conversely
Term
en ciernes
 Definition
fledgling, budding, in the making
Term
en contra de
 Definition
against
Term
en cuanto
 Definition
as soon as..., when ...

while

as a ([sth] else)...
Term
en cuanto a
 Definition
as soon as

as regards (to)
Term
en cuanto tal
 Definition
"as such"
los criollos, en cuanto tales, quedaron...
the creoles, as such, remained...
Term
en cubierta
 Definition
on deck (of a ship)
Term
en cueros
 Definition
buck-naked, in the buff
Term
en curso
 Definition
ongoing

in development
Term
en desgracia
 Definition
in misery (e.g., victims of floods)
Term
en el devenir del tiempo
 Definition
in the passing/passage of time

devenir (nm) progression, evolution
devenir (vb) become, evolve or turn into
Term
en ese entonces
 Definition
back then, in those days
Term
en la medida en que
en la medida que
 Definition
according to...
in proportion with...
to the extent that...
Term
en letra impresa
 Definition
"in print", as in a newspaper or pamphlet
Term
en materia de
 Definition
in terms of...

in matters of...
Term
en plena noche
 Definition
in the middle of the night
Term
en pos de
 Definition
after

in the wake of

behind
Term
en reclamo a
 Definition
in complaining about
Term
en sumo grado
 Definition
in the extreme
Term
en tal sentido,
 Definition
Therefore,

To that effect, In this/that regard,
Along those lines,

In that sense,
Term
en tiendas de campaña
 Definition
...in camping tents...
Term
en todo caso,
 Definition
in any case,

whatever happens
Term
en torno a
 Definition
around
Term
en un entorno de
 Definition
in an environment of
Term
en un santiamén
 Definition
in a flash
Term
en vigor
 Definition
in force (became official, the law)
Term
enano
 Definition
dwarf, short
shorty, little runt
Term
enarbolar
 Definition

1) hoist (a flag)

2) defend (idea, cause, privilege)
Term
encabronar

encabronarse
 Definition
to make angry, to rile up

to get angry, to get wound up
Term
encaje
 Definition
lace
Term
encaminar
 Definition
to direct

to give directions
Term
encaminarse
 Definition
to head for


to head towards
Term
encaramado
 Definition
perched
Term
encarar
 Definition
to face, confront
Term
encarecimiento
 Definition
increase, rise (in prices)
Term
encargado
 Definition
(person) in charge (of ST)
Term
enchufar
 Definition
to plug in, to connect

to shed light on

to turn on
Term
encia, goma
 Definition
gum
Term
encierro
 Definition
confinement/imprisonment/lockdown

term/sentence

penning
Term
encoger
 Definition
to shrink

to draw in (eg., in a shrug)
Term
encontrarse
 Definition
to be found, to be (at a location)

to meet, or converge
Term
encrucijada
 Definition
crossroads, intersection

dilemma, bind
Term
encuesta
 Definition
survey, poll

inquest
Term
enderezar
 Definition
to straighten (something)
to straighten out (a situation)
Term
energía hídrica
 Definition
hydropower
Term
enfangada

enfangar
 Definition
mired (mired in), slimed (?)
to muddy, to make muddy, cover in mud
(to slime?)
Term
enfermedades de base
 Definition
underlying conditions
Term
enfermizo
 Definition
sickly

perverse
Term
enfurecer
 Definition
to infuriate, madden

(*se - to become enraged, furious)
Term
enganchar
 Definition
to hook [sth] - gancho es "a hook"

to fasten, to hook up, to couple
Term
engreidas
 Definition
conceited ones
Term
engreimiento
 Definition
conceit, vanity, smugness
Term
engrosar
 Definition
to well, to fatten, to increase

to thicken
Term
enjambre
 Definition
swarm
Term
enjuagar
 Definition
to rinse, rinse off, rinse out
Term
enlutar
 Definition
to put into mourning

to set off mourning
Term
enojón (adj.)
 Definition
grouchy, grumpy, bad-tempered
Term
enraizados problemas de corrupción,...
 Definition
deep-rooted problems of corruption,...
Term
enrevesado
 Definition
convoluted
Term
ensanchar
 Definition
to widen, broaden

to expand, to extend
Term
ensayar
 Definition
to test, try out, assay

to rehearse, to practice
Term
enseguida
 Definition
right away, immediately

beside (to one side, space-wise)
Term
ensenada
 Definition

1) cove

2) inlet

3) corral or paddock
Term
enseres de hogares
 Definition
household goods or items or belongings
Term
ensopado
 Definition
drenched
Term
ensopar
 Definition
to soak up
Term
ensueños
 Definition
daydreams, reveries
Term
enterarse
 Definition
to find out (about)
Term
entes rectores
 Definition
governing bodies/entities
Term
entramado
 Definition
framework (also, marca)
Term
entredicho
 Definition
in question, in doubt, questionable

a ban, prohibition
Term
entregar
 Definition
to deliver

to hand over

to entrust, to put in charge
Term
entrelazado
 Definition
intertwined
Term
entrever
 Definition
to glimpse
Term
entumecer

entumecerse
 Definition
to numb (some part)

to go numb, to get numb
Term
envergadura
 Definition
magnitude, reach, significance

breadth of a boat

size
Term
equiparar
 Definition
to compare, equate, put on the same level
Term
erario público
 Definition
public treasury (purse)
Term
erguido
 Definition
erect
Term
errante
 Definition
itinerant, wanderer
Term
errores crasos de juicio
 Definition
gross errors of judgment
Term
eructo
 Definition
a burp or belch
Term
es demasiada casualidad
 Definition
it is too much of a coincidence
Term
esbirro
 Definition
henchman, thug, killer, enforcer

flunky, minion
Term
esbozar
 Definition
to sketch out
to rough out
Term
escabullir
 Definition
to sneak away, to sneak out
Term
escaldadar
 Definition
to scald
Term
escalofriante
 Definition
chilling
Term
escaramuza
 Definition
skirmish
Term
escarmiento
 Definition
a lesson, a warning (to the wise)

punishment, chastisement
Term
escindir
 Definition

1) to cut

2) to divide

3) to separate
Term
esclarecer
 Definition
to clear up, clarify, untangle
Term
esclarecido
 Definition
distinguished, renowned
Term
escocer
 Definition
to burn, to sting
Term
escondrijo
 Definition
hideout, hiding place

hideaway

burrow, den lair
Term
escoria
 Definition
human waste

scum (persona)
Term
escorzo
 Definition
perspective (or foreshortening)

curved body (of a dancer)
Term
escote
 Definition
neck, neck line
Term
escrito
 Definition
document, memo, note, letter

work (literary or scientific)
Term
escudilla
 Definition
bowl (small)
Term
escudriñar
 Definition
to scrutinize

to scan

sift through
Term
escueto
 Definition
plain, simple

brief, succinct, frank

curt, blunt, abrupt
Term
escueto/a (adj.)
 Definition
plain, simple

brief, succinct (language)

frank, curt, blunt
Term
escupir
 Definition
to spit, or spit out
Term
escurrir
 Definition
to drain

to wring out

to drip
Term
ese es otro cantar
 Definition
that's another story
Term
esforzar



esforzarse
 Definition
to strain or force (a voice)

to encourage or inspire

to make an effort, apply/push yourself
Term
eslabón
 Definition
link (in a chain)
Term
esmero
 Definition
care (n)

painstakingly (adv.)
Term
eso me parece bien
 Definition
That sounds/seems good to me.
Term
esparcir
 Definition
to spread (st) over (st)

to scatter or disperse
Term
espejismo
 Definition
mirage, illusion
Term
espejuelos
 Definition
sunglasses (Cuba and DR)
Term
esperanzado
 Definition
hopeful
Term
esquivar
 Definition

1) to avoid

2) to dodge
Term
estadísticas fidedignas
 Definition
reliable statistics
fidedigno fee-deh-DEEG-noh
Term
estafa
 Definition
scam, fraude, swindle
Term
estallar
 Definition
to explode
Term
estampido
 Definition
roar, crash, boom (e.g., of thunder)
Term
estancia
 Definition
ranch
Term
estanque
 Definition
pond
Term
estar al tanto
 Definition
was up to date on, was (well) aware of
Term
estar emocionado de...
 Definition
to be excited to...
Term
estar volcado en
 Definition
to be focused on, to be dedicated to
Term
estela
 Definition
wake (of a boat)
a sign or trace left behind
Term
estera
 Definition
a mat (on a floor)
Term
estimulante
 Definition
invigorating
Term
estirar
 Definition

1) to stretch

2) to tighten

3) to stretch out (something doubled)
Term
estiércol
 Definition
manure, dung

fertilizer, compost
Term
esto va a ser de utilizar...
 Definition
this will be about using...
Term
estofado
 Definition
stew
Term
estorbar
 Definition
to disturb, to bother, to upset

hinder, obstruct, get in the way of
Term
estragos
 Definition
ravages, havoc

injuries
Term
estragos de calor
 Definition
devastating heat
Term
estraviarse
 Definition
to stray (from approved lines/policies)
Term
estremecer
 Definition

1) to make something shake

2) to cause a person to tremble
Term
estribos
 Definition
stirrups (self-control)
Term
estropear
 Definition
to spoil

to damage
Term
estruendo de las chicharras
 Definition
roar of cicadas
Term
estría
 Definition
stretch mark
Term
está siendo argumentado
 Definition
...(it) is being argued...
Term
están averiados
 Definition
they (elevators) are broken down.
Term
etiqueta
 Definition
label, tag
Term
exclusion de larga data
 Definition
long-standing exclusion
Term
eximio
 Definition
eminent

distinguished
Term
extirpar
 Definition
to surgically remove
Term
extraviado
 Definition
lost, missing

isolated, secluded

wayward
Term
extraviar



extraviarse
 Definition
misplace, lose, mislay

get lost

go astray, go off the rails
Term
extrañar
 Definition
to miss

to surprise, puzzle, shock
Term
facha
 Definition
look, appearance
dreadful sight
fascist
Term
facineroso
 Definition
criminal, villain
Term
factura (nf)

factura (adj.)
 Definition
construction, manufacture, style

wrought, made engineered, crafted
Term
faena
 Definition
chore, labor
Term
falaz
 Definition
false, untrue, fallacious

deceitful, misleading
Term
falda (del cerro)
 Definition
slope, side
Term
fallo
 Definition
verdict, decision, ruling

mistake, error, oversight
Term
fanfarrón
 Definition
braggart
Term
fango
 Definition

1) sticky mud, or mudflats

2) mire

3) degradation
Term
farfullar
 Definition
to babble, mumble, mutter
Term
farmaco
 Definition
drug (also vaccine)
Term
fatídico
 Definition
fateful,
Term
fechoría
 Definition
mischief
hacer una ___, to be up to no good

misdemeanor
Term
fehaciente
 Definition
reliable, credible
Term
feligres

feligreses
 Definition
parishioner

congregation
Term
fiador
 Definition
guarantor (person)

surety (SO who sells on credit)
Term
fichar
 Definition
to open or have a file on

to size up (st)

to clock or punch in
Term
fiebres tercianas
 Definition
malaria
Term
fieras
 Definition
wild beasts
Term
figurar
 Definition
to belong (to a group), to be listed
to be prominent (among), to appear

to represent
Term
figurarse
 Definition
to imagine

to think

to figure (perceive?)
Term
fijar
 Definition

to set,

to fix

to pay attention to...
Term
fijarse
 Definition

1) to fix (in place)

2) to paste (something on something)

3) to set (a meaning, limit, etc.)

4) to fix a glare, someone's attention
Term
filo



filudo
 Definition
edge, blade, cutting edge

mountain ridge

sharp, sharp-edged
Term
filtración
 Definition
leak (in plumbing and whistle-blower sense)
Term
fingir
 Definition
to pretend

to fake

to imitate
Term
fiscalidad
 Definition
taxation
Term
flagelo (el)
 Definition
scourge (the)
Term
flamante
 Definition
new, recent

great-looking, smaart, snazzy
Term
flojo
 Definition
loose, or slack (rope)

deadbeat, good-for-nothing

slow, slack
Term
floresta
 Definition
a glade, a dell
Term
fogata
 Definition
fire, campfire, bonfire
Term
fogón
 Definition
stove
Term
fomentar
 Definition
promote (inter alia)
Term
fonda
 Definition
inn
Term
fondo de fideicomiso
 Definition
trust fund
Term
forastero
 Definition
stranger, outsider (person or thing)
Term
forcejear
 Definition

1) to make an effort to overcome resistance

2) to struggle

3) to oppose stenuously
Term
forro
 Definition
lining (of a jacket/coat)
Term
fragor
 Definition
roar, clamor, clash, thunder
Term
fragua
 Definition
forge, furnace
Term
franja
 Definition
band, stripe, border, fringe

strip (of land, Gaza)
Term
frasco
 Definition
(small) jar, bottle, vial
Term
fregadero
 Definition
sink
Term
fregado
 Definition

1) demanding, severe, strict

2) annoying, persistent, enraging

3) bellicose
Term
freir
 Definition
to fry
Term
fresno
 Definition
ash tree
ash wood
Term
frotar/frotarse
 Definition
to rub, scrub
Term
fruncir el ceño
 Definition
to knit one's brows
Term
fuelle
 Definition
bellows
Term
fuentes hídricas
 Definition
water sources
Term
fuero
 Definition
status

privilege, exemption

jurisdiction, charter, the law
Term
fulano
 Definition
so and so

whatshisname

some guy
Term
funda
 Definition
cover or case, pillow case
Term
fundir
 Definition
to melt/melt down

to fuse
Term
fundirse
 Definition
to melt (together?)

to merge
Term
funesta
 Definition
disastrous

baneful

dismal
Term
fungir
 Definition
to carry out a charge

to serve, to act (as), function

to fill in for
Term
furibundo
 Definition
furious
Term
furthermore
 Definition
mas aun
Term
féminas
 Definition
female
Term
gallinazo
 Definition
turkey vulture
Term
galpon
 Definition
storehouse

shed, or barn (for manimals)
Term
garabatear
 Definition
to scribble

to doodle
Term
garante
 Definition
guarantor
Term
garza
 Definition
heron
Term
gaveta
 Definition
drawer
Term
gaviota
 Definition
seagull
Term
generos
 Definition
genres
Term
gestión de riesgo
 Definition
risk management
Term
golondrino
 Definition
swallow
Term
golosinas
 Definition
sweets
Term
gorrión
 Definition
sparrow
Term
grabado
 Definition
engraving
Term
grabado
 Definition
engraving
Term
granizo

granizado
 Definition
hail

slush, slushy
Term
granjear
 Definition
to win or gain or earn respect
Term
granos
 Definition
grain

pimples (on the face)
Term
grasa
 Definition
the fat, the blubber
Term
gravar
 Definition
to tax, to levy

to overload with work
Term
grave
 Definition
severe (adj)
ejemplo: dengue grave
Term
gravoso
 Definition
burdensome
Term
gremiales
 Definition
guilds, unions
Term
gremio
 Definition
guild, union, trade union
Term
grieta
 Definition
crack
Term
grillos
 Definition
crickets
Term
grumo
 Definition
lump, clot
Term
gruñir
 Definition

1) snarl, growl, grunt

2) to show disgust (muttering between teeth)

3) squeeking
Term
grúa
 Definition
crane (construction)

hoist
Term
guagua
 Definition
bus
Term
guardapolvo
 Definition
coveralls
dust cover
awning
Term
guardar silencio
 Definition
to keep silence/silent
Term
guarida
 Definition
lair, den
Term
guerra sin cuartel
 Definition
war to the death
(without quarter)
Term
guirnaldas
 Definition
garlands
Term
género
 Definition
type, kind

race, gender

genre, style
Term
habilidad
 Definition
skill
Term
hacer caso
 Definition
to pay attention to
to take notice of
listen
Term
hacer caso omiso
 Definition
to ignore

to close your ears to [sth]
Term
hacer constar
 Definition
to document something that has been verified
Term
hacer cumplir
 Definition
to enforce
Term
hacer de menos
 Definition
to put down [sth, o sb]
Term
hacer escala
 Definition
to make a stop (in a journey)
Term
hacer frente
 Definition
to confront, to deal with
Term
hacer hincapié

hincapié
 Definition
to emphasize

emphasis
Term
hacer las veces de
 Definition
to work as (i.e, filling in for [sb])
to serve as, to fill in as, to be used as
Term
hacer oídos sordos a...
 Definition
to turn a deaf ear to...
Term
hacer saber
 Definition
to let [sb] know, make sure [sb] knows
tell [sb], inform [sb]
Term
hacer y deshacer
 Definition
to make and undo...
Term
hacerse
 Definition

1) to become (something)

2) to pretend (to be), to simulate

3) (something) transforms into something else

4) to pretend to be, act as if...

5) to be (something, funny, brave, young,...)

6) Move/put yourself somewhere (a un lado, afuera,...)

7) hacerse CON - get, take control of, dominate ...

8) hacerse "thing" - appeared to be "the thing)

9) hacerse la hora de X - arrive at X-hour

10) Que se hizo... what became of, what was done w/.
Term
hacha
 Definition
ax

torch
Term
halagar
 Definition
to flatter, to suck up to
Term
hallar
 Definition
to find

to invent/discover something
Term
hallarse
 Definition
to be, or be situated/located (somewhere)

to find yourself

to feel like yourself
Term
hambruna
 Definition
famine, ravenous hunger
Term
haragán
 Definition
(nm) idler, loafer, bum, shirker

(adj.) lazy, idle
Term
harapos

haraposo
 Definition
rags

ragged
Term
harina
 Definition
flour
Term
harto
 Definition
full, stuffed

fed up with

exhaustion
Term
hasta
 Definition
until, as far as (some limit)

even, even by (date)
(Hasta le escribi - I even wrote him..)
Term
hasta la fecha
 Definition
to date, so far

until now
Term
hastio

(accent on i)
 Definition
weariness, boredom
Term
hato
 Definition
bundle (for a vagabond)

herd (cows)

crowd of people
Term
haz de luz
 Definition
beam or shaft of light
Term
heder
 Definition
to stink/reek/smell foul
Term
hediondo
 Definition
stinking adj. (person, a smelly person)
Term
hedor (nm)
 Definition
stench
Term
hielera
 Definition
ice bucket, ice chest, cooler

ice machine (CO, EC, MX)

ice box (CL, MX)
Term
higado
 Definition
liver
Term
higuera
 Definition
fig tree
Term
hilera
 Definition
row

line
Term
hincar
 Definition
to drive/thrust/ram sth

to stick

to pound/hammer
Term
hincar a
 Definition
to poke
Term
hincarse
 Definition
to kneel down
Term
hinchar
 Definition

to swell, puff up, inflate

to rise up (water in a river)

to do something to excess
Term
hipo
 Definition
hiccup
Term
hito
 Definition
boundary post or marker

milestone, landmark
Term
hocico
 Definition
snout (of an animal)
Term
hogaza
 Definition
loaf (of bread, usually)
Term
hoguera
 Definition
bonfire

campfire (which is also fogata)
Term
holgado
 Definition
loose, baggy
Term
horadado
 Definition
pierced
Term
horca
 Definition

1) gallows

2) pitchfork
Term
horcón
 Definition

1) large pitchfork

2) a Y-prop of wood/timber for supporting...
Term
hormigón
 Definition
concrete
Term
hornilla
 Definition
hotplate
Term
hortalizas, verduras
 Definition
vegetables
Term
hosco
 Definition
sullen, surly
unwelcoming, gloomy
Term
hostigamiento
 Definition
harassment
Term
hoyuelo
 Definition
dimple
Term
hueco
 Definition
hole, gap, space

space, room

opening, window, shaft
Term
huella
 Definition
footprint, track

trace, remnant
Term
huerto
 Definition
garden

orchard
Term
huir
 Definition
to escape from, to flee
Term
humear
 Definition
to smoke

to reek

to disinfect (via gases)
Term
humedad
 Definition
moisture, humidity
Term
humillar
 Definition
to humiliate, to put to shame

(*se - to swallow your pride)
Term
humor
 Definition
humor, mood,

spirits, temper

disposition
Term
hundimiento
 Definition
the sinking

the collapse, failure
Term
hundir
 Definition

1) to submerge

2) to plunge

3) immerse

4) to overwhelm, to swamp

5) to bring down
Term
huraño
 Definition
shy, retiring, hermit-like

unsociable, sullen

aloof
Term
hurgar
 Definition
to rummage or poke (around)

to delve into
Term
hurto
 Definition
theft, robbery

stolen loot

larceny
Term
iba al pie
 Definition
he was on foot
Term
idear
 Definition
to come up with (the/an idea)
Term
idóneo
 Definition
ideal, fit, suitable
Term
ignorar
 Definition
to "not know"

to ignore
Term
ignoto
 Definition
unknown
Term
ileso, indemne
 Definition
unscathed, unhurt, uninjured
Term
iman
 Definition
magnet
Term
impedir
 Definition
to prevent

to impede
Term
impedir

impedir que
 Definition
prevent, block, hamper, hinder, impede

to prevent or stop from (happening)
Term
imperar
 Definition
to prevail

to rein
Term
implicar

implicar a

implicarse
 Definition
to implicate, means that (signifies)

to involve [so]

to get involved (oneself)
Term
imponer



imponerse
 Definition
to impose a task, someone's will

to instill fear or respect

to prevail; to be needed
Term
imprescindible
 Definition
essential, indispensable

necessary, vital
Term
impulsar
 Definition
to propel, or displace by force

to drive, motivate, inspire

to promote
Term
impulsar
 Definition
to boost, to promote or stimulate (action)

to push, propel (physically)

to induce/stimulate [SO] to do [ST]
Term
imputar
 Definition
to attribute, impute (responsibility)

to accuse, charge

to assign, earmark (funds)
Term
impávida
 Definition
undaunted, fearless
Term
inadaptada
 Definition
maladjusted

a misfit
Term
incautar
 Definition
to seize (as in, contraband)
Term
incauto
 Definition

1) incautious, unwary, unguarded

2) gullible
Term
incluso
 Definition
even, including
Term
inconveniente
 Definition
problem, or issue (with)

disadvantage

unsuitable, inappropriate
Term
increpar
 Definition
to rebuke, reprimand

to tell off, to bawl out

to reprimand
Term
incumplidas
 Definition
unfulfilled (recommendations)
Term
incurrir en
 Definition
to fall into an error (i.e., make)

to fall into
Term
incursionar
 Definition
to raid
Term
indefensión

estado de indefensión
 Definition
helplessness

helpless
Term
indemne
 Definition
unscathed
Term
indicaciones
 Definition
indications, signs

directions, instructions
Term
indicadores de mucho peso
 Definition
very weighty (significant) indicators
Term
indignación
 Definition
outrage, displeasure
Term
indigno
 Definition
undeserving, unworthy

unbecoming, improper act

despicable, shameful, vile
Term
indolente
 Definition
indifferent, unmoved
lazy
Term
inerme
 Definition
unarmed, defenseless, helpless
Term
inferir
 Definition
to infer

to derive

to inflict
Term
infidencia
 Definition
betrayal, disloyalty
Term
informalidad (en economia)
 Definition
the "informal economy", the 60% of all workers that are in small enterprises (less than 5 people), w/o social security, benefits or a contract
Term
infortunio
 Definition
misfortune
hardship

adversity
Term
infringir
 Definition
to infringe, to transgress
Term
infundio
 Definition
malicious lie, false rumor
Term
infundir
 Definition
to fill with, arouse, inspire (sentiment)

instill with

to infuse, inject
Term
ingenio
 Definition
ingenuity

wit

factory, mill
Term
ingenua
 Definition
naive, guileless
Term
ingrato
 Definition
ungrateful

thankless, disagreeable (work, taste)
Term
ingresar
 Definition
to deposit (in a bank)

to enter (school, country)
Term
injerencia
 Definition
interference, meddling
Term
inmiscuirse
 Definition
interfering, meddling
(w/o being entitled or authorized to do so)
Term
inmundicia
 Definition

filth, dirt, garbage

dishonesty, corruption
Term
inmutar

inmutarse
 Definition
to perturb, trouble the spirit

to get upset, to be perturbed
Term
inoperancia
 Definition
ineffectiveness
Term
insalvable
 Definition
insurmountable, unachievable

unconquerable
Term
inscribirse
 Definition
to sign up for, to enroll
Term
insigne (adj.)
 Definition
outstanding, distinguished
Term
insolito
 Definition
unheard of
incredible, unbelievable, unusual
Term
insoslayable
 Definition
unavoidable, inescapable
Term
instalaciones
 Definition
facilities (of an organization)
Term
instancias
 Definition
urging(s) (one person to another)
Term
instar
 Definition
to urge
Term
insumos
 Definition
consumables, inputs, supplies
Term
intachable
 Definition
impeccable, faultless
(untouchable)
Term
integrante
 Definition
member (of Congress, parliament, commision)
Term
integrar
 Definition
to integrate, to fit in

to be part of a group
Term
intolerancia
 Definition
intolerance
Term
intromision
 Definition
meddling, interference

interruption
Term
inundaciones repentinos
 Definition
flash floods
Term
inusitado
 Definition
unusual, rare

not anticipated
Term
investigar sus antecedentes
 Definition
to investigate his/their background
Term
involucrarse
 Definition
to get involved
Term
ir en andas
 Definition
to go/travel in a litter
Term
irrumpir
 Definition

to burst (explode)

to burst/barge in

Term
izar
 Definition

to hoist, raise (up) something

to fly (i.e., continuous)
Term
jactancioso
 Definition
boastful (adj.)
Term
jactarse
 Definition
to boast, brag
Term
jadear
 Definition
to pant, gasp
Term
jalar
 Definition

1) to pull,

2) to draw (near)

3) to drag

4) to inhale

5) to guzzle (booze), HON
Term
jalon de oreja
 Definition
a ear pull
Term
jamba
 Definition
doorjamb
Term
jebe
 Definition

rubber plant or tree

natural rubber/latex
Term
jején
 Definition

1) gnat

2) sand fly
Term
jeva
 Definition
young woman (DR)
Term
jirón
 Definition
shed, fragment (of clothing)

street (PE)
Term
joder
 Definition
to fuck up

to screw
Term
juez
 Definition
a judge
Term
juez de letras
 Definition
professional judge

trial judge
Term
jugoso
 Definition
juicy, succulent
Term
juicio
 Definition
trial
Term
juzgados
 Definition
the courts
Term
la administración entrante
 Definition
the incoming administration
Term
la brecha
 Definition
the gap (between entities)

a breach

a head wound
Term
la cosecha de postrera
 Definition
the last (most recent) harvest
Term
la ejecución de fondos
 Definition
utilization of funds (gov't)
Term
la judicialización de casos.
 Definition
the prosecution of cases.
Term
la medida cautelar de prisión preventiva
 Definition
the precautionary measure of preventive detention
Term
la mejor manera de sentar las bases para...
 Definition
the best way to lay the groundwork for...
Term
la normativa
 Definition
the regulation
Term
la reacción no tardó
 Definition
the reaction didn't take long
Term
la recaudación tributaria
 Definition
the tax collection(s)
Term
la violencia generalizada
 Definition
widespread violence
Term
la zona ha sido asegurada
 Definition
the area has been secured
Term
lacio
 Definition
lank (hair)
Term
ladear
 Definition
to tilt, incline, lean
to sidestep
Term
ladino
 Definition
a hispanicized person in America

a mix of amerindian-european
(only speaks Spanish)
(their accent sounded like the spanish of sephardic Jews)
Term
lagrimear
 Definition
to tear up
Term
lamentar
 Definition
to regret

to lament

to bemoan
Term
langosta
 Definition
lobster or locust
Term
lapida
 Definition
tombstone, headstone
Term
las afueras
 Definition
the outskirts (eg., of a city)
Term
las desapariciones recuerdan la década de los 80...
 Definition
the disappearances recall the 80's
Term
las fisuras de su memoria
 Definition
the gaps in his memory
Term
las vertientes del río Guapinol
 Definition
the slopes of the Guapinol
Term
lastimero
 Definition
pitiful, lamentable

harmful
Term
lata
 Definition
can, tin
Term
latifundio
 Definition
large estate
Term
latrocinio
 Definition
larceny

theft, robbery
Term
latón
 Definition
brass
Term
lavado de activos
 Definition
money laundering
Term
le caía de los más bien

caerse bien
 Definition
s/he made a really good impression on

to get/got along well with
Term
le dolía la espalda de tanto que había cocinada
 Definition
her back hurt from all the cooking she had done
Term
lechuza
 Definition
owl
Term
lema
 Definition
motto, slogan, catchphrase
Term
lerdo
 Definition
dull (person)

dim
Term
levadura
 Definition
yeast

leaven
Term
levantar inquietud
 Definition
to raise concern (about...)
Term
liar
 Definition
to wrap up, to pack, package (up)
Term
liberado
 Definition
released (as in, from prison)
Term
librar
 Definition
to fight, to wage (a fight)
to issue (a check or dispatch)
Term
librarse de
 Definition
to avoid, escape (from)
to get out of "algo"
to get away from ("alguien")
Term
libreros
 Definition
bookcases
Term
liderar

liderar con el ejemplo
 Definition
to lead

to lead by example
Term
lidiar
 Definition
to deal with, to contend with

to fight (combat)

to cope with
Term
lienzo
 Definition
canvas

linen
Term
ligado a
 Definition
linked (to)
Term
ligar
 Definition
to tie (together)

to hook up (w/ someone)
Term
limonar
 Definition
lemon grove

lemon tree
Term
limpiar

lavar
 Definition
to clean

to wash
Term
limítrofe
 Definition
(adj.) bordering, adjoining,
Term
lineamientos
 Definition
guidelines
Term
liviano
 Definition
light, lightweight
Term
llama
 Definition
flame

the camélido (hornless) pack animal
Term
llamar a gritos
 Definition
to cry out

to scream
Term
llamativo
 Definition
flashy, showy, garish

stiking, remarkable, attention-grabbing
Term
llaneza
 Definition
simplicity

straightforwardness
Term
llantas ponchadas
 Definition
flat tires
Term
llevado a juicio
 Definition
to stand trial
(taken to trial)
Term
llevar a cabo



llevarse a cabo
 Definition
to carry out, carry though, accomplish, do

to bring about

to be carried out
Term
llevar ropa puesta
 Definition
to wear clothes
Term
llevarse
 Definition
to get along with
(to "get")
Term
lloriquear
 Definition
whine, whimper
Term
llovizna
 Definition
drizzle
misty or spitting rain
Term
lo que supone...
 Definition
which will make...
which means, which is, which represents...
what that entails, what that means...
Term
lodazal
 Definition
muddy area, mudhole

morass
Term
lodazal
 Definition
mud, quagmire
Term
lograr

lograrse
 Definition
to achieve

to be achieved
Term
loma arriba

loma abajo
 Definition
up hill, or up the hill

down hill, oor down the hill
Term
lomo (m)
 Definition
the back (of an animal)

the spine of a book
Term
lona
 Definition
tarp
Term
los desnutridos

desnutrición
 Definition
the malnourished (people)

malnutrition
Term
los documentos respaldos
 Definition
the supporting documents
Term
los procesos de corte, beneficiado húmedo y seco, y transporte
 Definition
the processes of cutting, wet and dry processing, and transport
Term
los procesos de licitación regulares
 Definition
the regular bidding processes
Term
los que oscilan entre las edades de 18 a 59
 Definition
those ranging between 18 and 59
Term
luciérnaga
 Definition
firefly
Term
luctuoso
 Definition
tragic, sad
Term
lugareño
 Definition
a local

a villager
Term
luna llena
 Definition
full moon
Term
luna nueva
 Definition
new moon
Term
lunar
 Definition
mole, birth mark
Term
lupa
 Definition
loupe (jeweler's eyeglass)

magnifying glass
Term
lustrar
 Definition
to (make) shine, to polish
Term
luto cerrado
 Definition
closed mourning
Term
lío
 Definition

1) trouble, mess, fuss,

2) mess, clutter, shambles
Term
macana
 Definition
club, cudgel (AmL)

rubbish, bullshit (AmL)
Term
machar
 Definition
to crush, to bash, to beat
Term
macizo
 Definition

solid, massive (thing)

sturdy, robust (person)
Term
maco
 Definition
prison, jail
Term
madera

madero
 Definition
wood

log, timber, board
Term
mago
 Definition
the magician
Term
mala movida
 Definition
bad move
Term
malestar
 Definition
physical discomfort

unease, discomfort
Term
mampostería
 Definition
masonry
Term
manar
 Definition
to flow (fluids, possibly out of)

to flow (events)
Term
mancillar
 Definition
to tarnish, to taint, to stain
Term
mandibula
 Definition
jaw
Term
manifestar
 Definition
to declare, to state, to express

to reveal, show, exhibit
Term
manija
 Definition
handle (of a door or window)
Term
manojo
 Definition
bunch

bundle

handful
Term
manosear
 Definition
to paw, touch, finger, handle

paw, grope fondle
Term
manotear
 Definition

1) to hit with the hand(s), to slap around

2) to make hand gestures/movements
Term
mantenerse
 Definition
to remain standing, to hold up

to stay or remain (on a list)
Term
maná
 Definition
manna from heaven

a knack, a skill, an aptitude

a deception, a con, a hustle
Term
maquila
 Definition
economic system in which cheap manual labor is used to assemble parts for a product to be sold in wealthier countries
Term
maquiladora
 Definition
factory or workshop where parts are assembled into (more) finished products
Term
mar de leva
 Definition
choppy seas
Term
marearse
 Definition
to be seasick
to be nauseous or nauseated
Term
marejada (nf)
 Definition
rough water, heavy seas

storm surge
Term
maremoto
 Definition
tidal wave

seaquake
Term
marfil
 Definition
ivory
Term
maroma
 Definition
somersault
Term
martillear
 Definition
to hammer
Term
martillo
 Definition
hammer
Term
mas estrecho(s) (adj.)
 Definition
tighter, closer (adj.)
Term
mascullar
 Definition
to mutter
Term
mata
 Definition

1) bush

2) shrub
Term
matarife
 Definition
slaughterer (in slaughterhouse)
Term
matiz
 Definition
hue

nuance
Term
matizar
 Definition
to shade, to tinge, to tint
(a color, a quality, an argument or talk)
Term
matorral
 Definition
brush, scrub land

thicket
Term
matricula
 Definition
enrollment
Term
matón
 Definition
thug, goon, brute
Term
me fue mas grata
 Definition
was more pleasant for me
Term
mecedora
 Definition
rocking chair
Term
mecer(se)
 Definition
to rock (back and forth, to and fro)
Term
mecha
 Definition
a wick
Term
mechar
 Definition
to fight (with each other)
Term
mechero
 Definition

1) a lighter

2) candlestick holder
Term
mechones
 Definition
tufts of hair, locks of hair
Term
mediante
 Definition
through

by means of...
Term
medrosa
 Definition

1) faint-hearted

2) fearful, timid

3) one who causes fear

Term
mejillas
 Definition
cheeks
Term
mejillas

cachetes

carrillos
mofletes
 Definition
lo mas usado para "cheeks"

un poco mas informal

menos usado
mejillas regordetas de los bebés
Term
melena
 Definition
long hair, mane
Term
menear
 Definition
to wiggle, wag, shake
Term
menestral
 Definition
artisan, handcrafter
Term
mengua
 Definition
a decrease, a reduction
Term
menos mal que
 Definition
it's a good thing that...
lucky for me...
just as well...
Term
menosprecio
 Definition
contempt
Term
mentar
 Definition
to mention
(often a sensitive subject)
Term
mantenerse
 Definition
to keep (are kept), to remain (under s/o's control)
Term
meollo
 Definition
the core, the heart, the pith of the matter
Term
merma

mermear
 Definition
reduction

to reduce
Term
mermar
 Definition
to reduce, deplete
Term
merodear
 Definition

1) to prowl (often w/ bad intent)

2) vagabonding (via catching or robbing)

3) to maraude (soldier(s))
Term
mescolanza
 Definition
hodgepodge
strange mix
Term
meseta
 Definition
plateau
Term
mesura
 Definition
moderation, restraint

courtesy
Term
meteoro
 Definition
meteor, but also used to describe Eta & Iota
Term
meter

meterse
 Definition
to put or place

to get into, to get in
Term
mezquino
 Definition

1) mean, stingy, miserly (person)

2) paltry, miserable (thing)

3) mean-spirited
Term
mi más sentido pésame
 Definition
my most heartfelt condolences
Term
milpa del "pequeño agricultor"
(1 a 10 manzanas")
 Definition
corn field of a "small farmer"
1 to 10 manzanas (1.7 to 17 acres)
Term
minar
 Definition
to mine, to dig

to undermine
Term
mocedad
 Definition
youth
Term
mofarse
 Definition
to taunt

to sneer at
Term
moho
 Definition
mold
Term
molestos

molestos con
 Definition
annoying

upset with
Term
molienda
 Definition
mill

milling season
Term
mono
 Definition
monkey

cute, adorable

rubia (fair)

bun (hairstyle)
Term
montar
 Definition
to mount, to ride

to set up, to put together
Term
montar guardia
 Definition
to stand guard
Term
morar
 Definition
to live, reside, dwell

to abide
Term
mordisquear
 Definition
to nibble
Term
moridero
 Definition
place to die

hospice
Term
mostrador
 Definition
counter (display)
desk
bar













bar
Term
motin
 Definition
riot, rebellion, mutiny
Term
mourning
 Definition
luto
Term
movedizo
 Definition
shifting
Term
mozo(lo)
 Definition

1) lad/lass, youth

2) single person
Term
mucha valía
 Definition
great value
Term
muchedumbre
 Definition
crowd

mob
Term
mueca
 Definition
a face, a grimace
Term
mugrienta
 Definition
filthy
Term
muladar
 Definition
rubbish or trash heap

dung heap
Term
mulato
 Definition
mix of african-european
Term
muletas
 Definition
crutches
Term
muro de contención (muro de retención)
 Definition
retaining wall (preventing landslide)
Term
musgo
 Definition
moss
Term
musitar
 Definition
to mutter, to mumble

to mutter, to whisper
Term
más bien
 Definition
rather, more like
Term
médano
 Definition
sand dune, sand bank
Term
móvil
 Definition
movable

motive
Term
nata
 Definition
cream
Term
nebulosa

nebuloso
 Definition
haze, imprecise memory

foggy, gloomy, vague
Term
necio
 Definition
fool
Term
nefasto
 Definition
dire
Term
nevera
 Definition
fridge

ice box
Term
niebla
 Definition

1) fog

2) mist

3) confusion (figurative)
Term
nitidez
 Definition
sharpness, definition, clarity
Term
no andan dejando leyendas
 Definition
they (criminals) don't go around leaving notes
(explanatory at a scene of a murder)
Term
no bien...
 Definition
no sooner...
Term
no estar en mis cabales (sentidos)
 Definition
to not be in my right mind
Term
no llamar la atención
 Definition
to not draw attention
to not stand out
Term
no obstante,
 Definition
however, nevertheless, even so

all the same,
Term
no tener arreglo
 Definition
beyond repair
hopeless case
Term
nocivo

efecto nocivo
 Definition
harmful, damaging

adverse or harmful effect, side effect
Term
nogal
 Definition
walnut tree

walnut wood
Term
normas
 Definition
standards, regulations
Term
normativo
 Definition
regulatory
Term
nuera
 Definition
daughter-in-law
Term
nutrir
 Definition
to nourish or feed
Term
o bien
 Definition
either...or
Term
obedecer

obedecer a
 Definition
to obey, comply with

to be due to, to arise from
Term
occiso
 Definition
deceased (usually via violence)
Term
occuriencia
 Definition
a sudden idea, notion, fancy

wisecrack, witticism

occurrence, event (AmL)
Term
ociosidad
 Definition
idleness
Term
ocuparse
 Definition
take care of
take responsibility for
take on [sth]
Term
oferta
 Definition
offer, bid, tender

supply (as in supply and demand)
Term
ofertar
 Definition
to bid, to tender (a proposal)
Term
oleaje
 Definition
surge (wind-driven), succession de olas, surf
Term
oler
 Definition
to smell (perceive aroma)

to smell (emitir aroma)

to smell of (to give the impression)
Term
olerse
 Definition
to suspect, to guess, to sense
Term
olfato
 Definition
sense of smell

instinct, sense for
Term
olivar
 Definition
olive grove
Term
omitir
 Definition
to skip, to omit

to leave out, to miss

to neglect
Term
ondas
 Definition
waves
Term
oportunidades de formación técnica
 Definition
technical training opportunities
Term
oportuno
 Definition
timely

appropriate

opportune
Term
ordinariez
 Definition
rudeness, discourtesy

vulgar expression, common remark
Term
orilla
 Definition
edge
bank(river)
shore (lake)
seashore (ocean)
rim/lip (cup)
Term
orillar
 Definition
to push, to lead to, to drive (MX)

to fix, to solve

to skirt, avoid
Term
osado
 Definition
daring, bold, courageous

audacious, cheeky
Term
otrora
 Definition
once, formerly
Term
oxidado
 Definition
rusty
Term
padecer
 Definition
suffer, to endure, to put up with

to be worried/concerned
Term
palabra de moda
 Definition
buzzword
Term
palabreja
 Definition
weird or strange word
Term
palillo
 Definition
toothpick
Term
palmotear
 Definition
to clap (hands)
Term
palpar
 Definition
to feel (to recognize by tact)

to touch
Term
palpitar
 Definition
to beat or throb
Term
pana
 Definition
a friend, a pal, a buddy, a mate
Term
pancartas
 Definition
banners, signs at a march
Term
pantorilla
 Definition
calf (of the leg)
Term
papada
 Definition
Term
papichulo
 Definition
pimp daddy??
Term
para colmo
 Definition

1) to top it all (off),

2) to make things worse,
Term
para dar con su paradero.
 Definition
to find her whereabouts.
to find/locate her.
Term
para entonces ya
 Definition
by then, by that time

already
Term
para sorpresa de los pobladores
 Definition
to the surprise of (local) residents
Term
para sus adentros

para sí
 Definition
inwardly (he thought to himself)

to myself, to himself, yourself
for yourself
Term
parabrisas
 Definition
windshield
Term
paradero
 Definition
whereabouts, location
Term
paraisos fiscales
 Definition
tax havens
Term
parangón
 Definition
comparison
Term
parar



pararse
 Definition
to stop

to cease

to stand up
Term
pardo/parda
 Definition

1) brown

2) dun color
Term
parecer mentira
 Definition
to be hard to believe
Term
parecer(me)
 Definition
literally, it seems to me
Term
parecido
 Definition
like, similar
Term
parejo
 Definition
equals, similar, on a par

at the same standard
Term
paro respiratorio
 Definition
respiratory arrest
Term
parranda
 Definition
binge, spree, out on the town

parade of musicians, procession
Term
partar en seco
 Definition
to stop, to stop suddenly
Term
partero
 Definition
midwife
Term
partido, deceso, fallecimiento
 Definition
parting, passing (i.e., death)
Term
partitura
 Definition
score (of a miece of music)
Term
pasar hambre
 Definition
to go hungry
Term
pasar por
 Definition
top pass through

to depend on
Term
pasar por alto
 Definition
to overlook, to pass over

to let pass

to ignore
Term
pasillo
 Definition
aisle (of a plane)
Term
pasmo
 Definition
astonishment
Term
pastizales
 Definition
grassland
Term
pasto
 Definition
pasture, grass, grazing
Term
pastorear
 Definition
to herd

look after, supervise
Term
patada
 Definition
kick
Term
patear
 Definition
to kick, to boot

to traipse, to trudge
Term
patrocinio
 Definition
sponsorship, patronage
Term
patrón
 Definition
pattern, model (nm)

boss, master, owner, patron
Term
pavonearse
 Definition
to strut, to show off
Term
pavoroso
 Definition
horrific, terrifying, dreadful
Term
pedriza
pedregoso
 Definition
stony or rocky
Term
pegajoso
 Definition
sticky, tacky
Term
pelar
 Definition
to peel

to pluck (feathers)
Term
pelear

luchar
 Definition
to fight

to struggle
Term
pellizcar
 Definition
to pinch
Term
pelo lacio
 Definition
limp or lank hair
Term
peluca
 Definition
wig / false hair
Term
pena
 Definition
sentence, punishment

sorrow, sadness

embarrassment (LA), shame, pity
Term
penacho
 Definition
crest, plume (birds, helmets)

plume (of gas)
Term
peral
 Definition
pear tree
Term
percatarse
 Definition
to realize [sth] clearly, become aware of

to perceive, to pick up on

to wise up
Term
pericia
 Definition
expertise
Term
perjudicar
 Definition
to harm or damage

to malign or slander
Term
pero


sino
 Definition
used where an initial negative statement is corrected

used ...
Term
persignarse
 Definition
to cross oneself
(as in, sign of...)
Term
personas sintecho
 Definition
homeless people
Term
perspicaz
 Definition
keen (sight)

insightful

perceptive
Term
pertrechos
 Definition
ammo and supplies

gear, equipment (for war)
Term
pesadumbre
 Definition
grief, sorrow, gloom
Term
pesares
 Definition
regrets, sorrows
Term
pescozón
 Definition
a slap on the neck
Term
pescuezo
 Definition
neck
(generally, an animal's)
Term
pese a que
 Definition
despite
in spite of
Term
pesquisa
 Definition
investigation (police), inquiry
Term
pestañear
 Definition

1) to blink

2) to wink
Term
peticion
 Definition
request
Term
peto
 Definition
overalls
Term
pezones
 Definition
nipples
Term
piano de cola
 Definition
grand piano
Term
piano vertical
 Definition
upright piano
Term
picardía
 Definition
slyness, cunning

mischievousness, lewdness
Term
piedoso
 Definition
pious
Term
piedra angular
 Definition
cornerstone, keystone

foundation stone, building block
Term
pilar
 Definition
pillar
the base (of something, figuratively)
Term
pillar
 Definition
to catch up with
Term
pilotes
 Definition
piles
Term
pinchar
 Definition
to puncture

to prick

to prod
Term
piropo
 Definition
catcall
Term
pisar
 Definition

to step on

to tread on, to crush

to set foot in/on...
Term
pisotear
 Definition

to trample on (to destroy)

to crush (figuratively)

to ride roughshod over (fig.)
Term
pista
 Definition
track (in track and field)
Term
pizca
 Definition
a pinch

an iota
Term
piélago
 Definition
the deep (sea)

open sea
Term
placentero
 Definition
pleasant
Term
planos a detalle
 Definition
detailed plans
Term
planteamiento
 Definition
approach, plan, proposal
Term
plantear
 Definition
to present an issue, difficulty, problem, to deal with it or find its solution

To think / outline how to solve or do [ST]

to pose a problem, raise a doubt/question
Term
plantón
 Definition
a sit-in

a seedling
Term
plasmar
 Definition
to express, to capture
(to express physically)
Term
platicar
 Definition
to talk, chat, gab, yak
Term
plegar

plegarse
 Definition
to fold

to submit, fold, yield

to get wrinkled
Term
pleito
 Definition
lawsuit, legal action
a fight, confrontation, feud
Term
plenamente
 Definition
thoroughly, completely, to the fullest
Term
pleno
 Definition
full

in the middle of
Term
pliegue
 Definition

fold

crease
Term
poblados
 Definition
small villages
set of houses forming a small population)
- especially of provisional or very basic conditions
Term
poca cosa
 Definition
nothing much

small matter
Term
podar
 Definition
to prune

to trim (e.g., nails)
Term
polizón
 Definition
wanderer, vagabond (AmL)

stowaway
Term
políticas integrales
 Definition
comprehensive policies
Term
pomulo
(accent on first o)
 Definition
cheek bones
Term
poner en aprietos
 Definition
to put [sb] in a difficult position

to give a hard time

to embarrass
Term
poner en apuros
 Definition
cause problems, put in dire straits
(put in a tough spot)
Term
poner en marcha
 Definition
to start
Term
poner los cuernos
 Definition
to cheat on (someone)

two-time
Term
ponerse
 Definition
to wear, put on

to become

to turn
Term
ponerse al dia
 Definition
to bring up to date

to catch up with (obligations)

to modernize
Term
por cerca de 10 meses...
 Definition
for around 10 months...
Term
por consiguiente
 Definition
as a consequence, consequently
Term
por encima de todo
 Definition
above all
Term
por ende
 Definition
thus

therefore
Term
por entero
 Definition
completely, entirely
Term
por esto o por aquello
 Definition
for this for that (reason)
Term
por la borda
 Definition
overboard
Term
por la razón que fuese,...
 Definition
For whatever reason,...
Term
por lo pronto
 Definition
for now

for the time being
Term
por lo tanto
 Definition
Thus, therefore

hence

accordingly
Term
por medio de
 Definition
by means of, through
Term
por mi cuenta
 Definition
on my own
Term
por otro lado,
 Definition
on the other hand,
Term
por poco...

por poco que
 Definition
almost

no matter how little..., or as soon as
Term
por si acaso
 Definition
in case, just in case

for good measure
Term
por si sirve de algo
 Definition
in case it is useful, in case it helps
Term
por sí misma
 Definition
by itself/herself/himself
Term
por tal motivo
 Definition
for this/that reason, for such a reason
Term
por todo lo alto
 Definition
in style
Term
por un enredo que no huele a limpio.
 Definition
for a tangle/mess that doesn't smell right/clean.
Term
por ventura
 Definition
by chance
Term
por último
 Definition
finally, lastly
Term
pordiosero
 Definition
beggar, panhandler
Term
porfiar
 Definition
to strive/endeavor
w/ tenacity

to insist
Term
pormenor
 Definition
detail, minutia
Term
porosa
 Definition
porous
Term
porra
 Definition
billy club, cudgel
Term
portaaviones
 Definition
aircraft carrier
Term
portada
 Definition
front

cover/title page
Term
portal
 Definition
gate

doorway
Term
posponer
 Definition
to postpone, to put off

tp put before, to subordinate
Term
posteriormente
 Definition
subsequently
Term
postigo
 Definition
shutter

side door
Term
postizo
 Definition
artificial
Term
postor
 Definition
bidder
Term
postulantes
 Definition
applicants

contenders
Term
postular

postularse a
 Definition
to postulate, propose or put forward

to run.stand for (election)
Term
precavido
 Definition
cautious

thoughtful
Term
preclaro
 Definition
illustrious
Term
predecir
 Definition
to predict
Term
predicar
 Definition
to preach
Term
predio
 Definition
property
Term
pregonar
 Definition
to announce, to proclaim

to make public, to spread
Term
premura
 Definition
urgency
Term
prendar
 Definition
to enchant, captivate, charm
Term
prendarse
 Definition
to fall in love, be enchanted, be charmed
Term
prender fuego
 Definition
to set fire to

to set a match to
Term
prendido
 Definition
attached to, fastened to
Term
presagio
 Definition
omen, harbinger, portent
Term
prescindible
 Definition
expendable
Term
prescindir

prescindirse
 Definition
to dispense with [st]

to be dispensed with [st]
Term
presencialidad (nf)
 Definition
presence
Term
presenciar
 Definition
to witness
Term
presentarse
 Definition
to show up, to turn up,

to report to

to present or introduce oneself (as)
Term
presentir
 Definition
to have a feeling, presentiment, sense of...

to guess, predict, have a premonition
Term
presidir
 Definition
to preside over, to chair, to lead

to dominate
Term
presión tributaria (o carga)
(el actual es 14.5%, sugerida 15.5%, la cantidad de impuestos que cobra un gobierno en relación al PIB)
 Definition
tax burden
Term
presumido
 Definition
boastful, arrogant
Term
presuponer
 Definition
to presuppose, to assume

to anticipate

to require
Term
presurosa
 Definition
hasty, in a hurry

fast moving
Term
pretender
 Definition
to aim (to do s/t)

to purport

to claim
Term
pretender (sustantivo)
 Definition
pretender (aspirant) to the throne
Term
pretender (verbo)
 Definition
to hope to, or to expect to

to claim (AmL)
Term
prevenir
 Definition
to warn, alert

to warn, alert; foresee, anticipate

to prevent
Term
prever
 Definition
foresee, forecast

expect, anticipate, plan
Term
previo

previo a
 Definition
previous, prior, preliminary

prior to
Term
prieto
 Definition
dark-skinned
tight
Term
primar



primat sobre...
 Definition
(to) prevail
por el descontento que prima en un...
for the discontent that prevails in...

to take precedence over...
Term
primera edad

segunda edad

tercera edad
 Definition
la infancia y la adolescencia

a juventud y madurez

the elderly, old age
Term
primoroso
 Definition
exquisite, skillful
Term
privados de libertad
 Definition
(those) detained or imprisoned
(often used for illegal detention)
Term
privar
 Definition
to deprive
Term
probar
 Definition
to taste [sth], to try
Term
proclamar
 Definition
to proclaim

[pregonar is more trumpet, tout]
Term
procurar
 Definition
to provide

to ensure, make sure

to try
Term
proferir
 Definition
to utter (words)

to state, say
Term
progenitor
 Definition
parent
forebear (direct)
Term
prolongar
 Definition
to extend, prolong
Term
promoción
 Definition
promotion

a class (of 2021)
Term
promover
 Definition
to promote [sb]

to promote/sponsor [idea/cause]
Term
pronta
 Definition
prompt, early, quick
Term
propagarse
 Definition
to spread, propagate (substances, ideas)

proliferate, spread (biological)

spread (diseases)
Term
propicia
 Definition
propitious, favorable
Term
proximo (adj.)
 Definition
next

nearby, proximate
Term
proyecto de ley
 Definition
a bill (legislative)
Term
prófugo
 Definition
fugitive
Term
puchero
 Definition
facial expression - a pout
a stew (PE)
Term
pudrir
 Definition
to rot
Term
pues
 Definition
since
Term
pues bien
 Definition
well,...

right,...

OK,...
Term
pujar
 Definition
to strive, to struggle

to bid (at an auction)
Term
pulcro
 Definition
neat

tidy, dapper, sleek
Term
pulgar
 Definition
thumb

big toe
Term
pulmonia
 Definition
pneumonia
Term
pulpería
 Definition
local (small) grocery or convenience store

[de pulpo?, por los tentáculos necesarios para cobrar las mercancías]
Term
puntapié

le dio un puntapié al balde
 Definition
a kick

he kicked the bucket
Term
puñado
 Definition

1) handful, fistfull

2) bunch
Term
párpado
 Definition
eyelid
Term
que digamos...
 Definition
let's say...
Term
que ha venido denunciando
 Definition
which has been denouncing
Term
que mas da
 Definition
what does it matter..
Term
que, a su vez...
 Definition
which, in turn,...
Term
quebradero
 Definition
headache, worry
Term
quebradiza
 Definition
brittle, breakable (thing)

fragile (health)
Term
quedabba todo a medio hacer
 Definition
everything was left half-done
Term
quedarse

permanecer
 Definition
to stay

to remain
Term
querer
 Definition
to want, to wish for

to love, to like

to accept
Term
quicio
 Definition
doorjamb/frame
Term
quien coño tiene...
 Definition
who the hell has...
Term
quijada
 Definition
jaw, jaw bone
Term
quinta
 Definition
country house, weekend cottage
Term
quintal
 Definition
100 lbs.
Term
quitarse la vida
 Definition
to take one's own life
Term
rabillo del ojo
 Definition
corner of the eye
Term
rachas
 Definition
spells

streaks

gusts of wind
Term
racimo
 Definition
cluster, bunch
Term
radicar
 Definition
to take root, or set down roots

to lay in or be located in...

to be situated in

to be based in
Term
rajado
 Definition
cracked or split
Term
rajadura, grieta, crujido
 Definition
crack
Term
rajar

rajarse
 Definition
to rip, tear, slit, slice

to split, to come apart
Term
ranura
 Definition
groove
Term
raquítico
 Definition
emaciated (person), stunted (plant)

meager, skimpy
Term
rarezas
 Definition
rarity, oddity, peculiarity
Term
rasgo
 Definition
characteristic

act, or gesture

brushstroke
Term
rasguño
 Definition
scratch or scrape
Term
raspar
 Definition
to scrape, to rasp

to graze (touch lightly)
Term
rasurar
 Definition
to shave
Term
rayar
 Definition
to scratch

to stripe

dawn

to border on
Term
razón de ser
 Definition
reason to be / to exist

raison d'etre
Term
raída
 Definition
frayed
Term
reacio
 Definition
opposed, resistant, unwilling, reluctant
Term
rebajar
 Definition
to lower, reduce, cut, bring down
Term
rebajarse
 Definition
to debase yourself

to surrender

to dilute
Term
rebasar
 Definition
to exceed (in speed or some other limit)

to overtake or pass [so] on the road
Term
rebatir
 Definition
to refute, rebut

to counter
Term
rebaño
 Definition
a flock

a herd
Term
rebrote
 Definition
outbreak (e.g., of a disease)
Term
recabar
 Definition
to raise, to collect

to seek, gather or compile [information]

to claim, to demand
Term
recado
 Definition
message

errand

kit, equipment
Term
recaer
 Definition
to relapse

to fall back into,,,
Term
recalcar
 Definition
to emphasize, to stress, to underscore
Term
recapacitar
 Definition
reconsider
Term
recatar
 Definition

1) to cover or hide something you don't want seen/known

2) to show misgiving/suspicion in taking up a resolution

3) to taste/test something a second time
Term
recelar
 Definition
to be wary of, fearful of

to be suspicious of

to distrust, mistrust
Term
recelo
 Definition
mistrust, distrust, suspicion
Term
rechazar
 Definition
to refuse, reject

to dismiss, ward off
Term
recien
 Definition
recently, newly

as soon as, just then,
Term
recio
 Definition

1) sturdy, hardy (thing)

2) fierce, hard, intense (activity)

3) strong, tough, harsh (person)
Term
reclamar
 Definition
to complain

to claim or reclaim

to call for, to demand
Term
reclamo
 Definition
claim, complaint (AmL)
decoy
tactic or strategy
Term
recodo
 Definition

1) bend (in a river, street. etc.)

2) turn
Term
recoger
 Definition
to pick up, gather up
Term
recogerse
 Definition
to go home
Term
reconfortante
 Definition
comforting
Term
reconocer
 Definition
to recognize

to acknowledge
Term
recordar
 Definition
to remember, to recall

to remind
Term
recordar, acordarse
 Definition
to remember
Term
recorrer
 Definition
to go down, across, through, over

to tour through, traverse

to look over, look around
Term
recorrido
 Definition
walk, tour,rounds, route, path

itinerary
Term
recortado
 Definition
cut, or trimmed (like a mustache)
Term
recorte
 Definition
a clipping

a cutting

a reduction (budget cut)
Term
recostarse
 Definition
to lean back

to lie back/down
Term
recrudecerse
 Definition
to get or become difficult

to get or become worse

to diminish
Term
recrudecimiento (nm)
 Definition
worsening (noun)
Term
recuento
 Definition
count, counting, recount
Term
recular
 Definition
to back up (move back), reverse

to back down
Term
recurrir
 Definition
to appeal to, to go to, resort to (4 help)

to return, to come back
Term
red
 Definition
network

net (fishing, or otherwise)
Term
refacciones
 Definition
parts, replacement p-arts (HN, MX)

repairs
Term
referir
 Definition
to recount

to relate

to refer
Term
reforzar
 Definition
to reinforce
Term
refrenar
 Definition
to restrain

(also, contener)
Term
refrendar
 Definition
to endorse, support, back up (a policy)

to endorse, countersign (document)
Term
regadera
 Definition
watering can

shower head
Term
regalandose
 Definition
giving (themselves) away (or up) to [st]
Term
regar
 Definition
to spray, or sprinkle (on)
to water, to irrigate, to wash down
Term
regatear
 Definition
(nm) haggling, bargaining

(vtr) bargain, negotiate

(vtr) to scrimp on, economize on
(escatimar)
Term
regazo
 Definition
lap
(also, faldo)
Term
regañar
 Definition

1) to scold

2) to reprimand/tell off/yell at
Term
registrar
 Definition

1) to look at or examine carefully (to discover something)

2) to register or record
Term
registrar
 Definition
to search
(eg., a room, for something)
Term
regocijar
 Definition
to feel joy, to rejoice

to cause joy
Term
regocijo
 Definition
joy, exhilaration
Term
regodearse
 Definition
to take pleasure in

to gloat over

to kid around
Term
regresar

volver
 Definition
to return

to be back
Term
reguero



reguero de pólvora
 Definition
canal

trail

wildfire
Term
rehuir
 Definition
to avoid
to shy away from
to keep clear of
Term
rehusar
 Definition
to deny (more formal than rechazar)

to refuse, turn down, pass up
Me rehúso a creer que Honduras es ...
Term
reiterar
 Definition
to reiterate
Term
reivindicaciones
 Definition
demands (inter alia)
Term
reivindicativo
 Definition
radical, activist
Term
reja (MX)
 Definition
iron or metal fence (made of metal bars)

grill, grate (in/over windows, gates,etc.)
Term
rellenos sanitarios
 Definition
sanitary landfills
Term
relucir
 Definition

1) emits or reflects light (a thing)

2) to glisten (a thing)

3) to shine (a person)
Term
rematar
 Definition

to finish (something) completely

to finish off (i.e, kill)
Term
remendar
 Definition
to patch up

to repair
Term
remilgado
 Definition
fussy, finicky, particular
Term
remoción
 Definition
removal (nf)
Term
remojar
 Definition
to soak

to steep

to celebrate with a drink
Term
remolcador
 Definition
tug boat
Term
remolino
 Definition
swirl, eddy
maelstrom
Term
remontarse
 Definition
to go back to (in time)

to date back to

to rise or soar
Term
rencor
 Definition
resentment, rancor, hard feelings
Term
rendición de cuentas
 Definition
accountability
Term
rendimiento
 Definition
yield (e.g., on a farm)

performance (e.g., of a stock)

tiredness, worn-out-ness (of a person)
Term
rendir
 Definition
perform

yield, produce

defeat, conquer (tire out, exhaust)
Term
rendir
 Definition
to perform, do well

to yield/produce results

to defeat, conquer

to exhaust, to tire out
Term
rendirse
 Definition
quit, surrender, give in/up

admit, confess
Term
rendirse
 Definition
to surrender, give in

to admit/confess
Term
reparar
 Definition
to notice, to note

to repair or correct
Term
repartir
 Definition
to distribute, hand out, give out

to share out

to deliver
Term
repensar
 Definition
to rethink
Term
repentino
 Definition
sudden
Term
repercutir
 Definition
to have repercussions
Term
reponer
 Definition
to revive (one's health)

to replenish

to replace
Term
reprension
 Definition
reprimand
Term
reptar
 Definition

1) to creep to crawl on the ground (like reptiles)
Term
repudiar
 Definition
to condemn
Term
repunte
 Definition
upturn, increase, improvement (often financial)
Term
resabio
 Definition
a vice, bad habit (nm)

bad taste, aftertaste (flavor)
Term
resaltar
 Definition
to highlight
Term
resbalar
 Definition
to slip or slide over
Term
rescoldo
 Definition
ember
(in a fire/fogata)
(as in love)
Term
reservada
 Definition
reserved, quite

close-mouthed
Term
resguardar
 Definition
to protect, shelter, shield
Term
resonar
 Definition
to resonate
Term
resoplar
 Definition
to pant, to gasp, to huff and puff
Term
resoplidos
 Definition
snorts (e.g., horse)
Term
resorte
 Definition
spring (a)

elastic
Term
respecto a...
 Definition
with respect to...
Term
resquicio
 Definition
crack (in a door or shutter)
(or in opening of a door)

chink, weakness
Term
resultar
 Definition
to emerge from, to come of (an action)

to become, to turn out to be

to seem, to look
Term
reto

desafio
 Definition
challenge, dare, daring

challenge, defiance
Term
retrasar
 Definition
to delay
Term
retrato
 Definition
portrait
Term
retumbar
 Definition
(to make a great sound), to resound, to boom
Term
revancha
 Definition
revenge, reprisal

return match
Term
reventar
 Definition

1) to break up something by hitting violently

2) to exhaust someone with excessive work

3) to bother, tire, enrage someone

2) to explode violently (a passion)
Term
revertir
 Definition
to reverse

to revert, to revert to (a previous state)

to have an impact on
Term
revisar
 Definition
to check, to inspect

to revise
Term
revolotear
 Definition
to fly around, circle

swarm
Term
revuelo
 Definition
a stir, a commotion, an uproar
Term
rezar
 Definition
to read (to (be) read)
(as in, the note reads...)
to state (i.e., in a document)
to pray (out loud)
Term
rezongar
 Definition
to grumble

growl or gripe

complain (w/ annoyance)
Term
riachuelo
 Definition
stream, creek brook
Term
riel
barrote
 Definition
rail
Term
risueño
 Definition

1) smiling

2) (person) who laughs easily

3) prosperous, favorable
Term
rizado
 Definition
curly
Term
rociar
 Definition
to spray, to sprinkle

to seed, to scatter
Term
rodar
 Definition
to roll
Term
rodear
 Definition
to go around, to circle

to surround

to encircle, to enclose
Term
rogar
 Definition
to beg, plead (for)

to pray (for)
Term
rojiza
 Definition
reddish
Term
rollizo
 Definition
plump, chubby

healthy, robust
Term
rompeolas
 Definition
breakwater
Term
ronca
 Definition
hoarse

a roar (from a buck or stag(
Term
roncar
 Definition

1) to snore

2) to roar
Term
rotura
 Definition
tear (in clothing)

break
Term
rozar
 Definition
to brush against, to graze (against [st])

to chafe, rub irritate (the skin)

to be close to (HON roza xxx muertos...)
Term
rubro
 Definition
the title or heading (text) (AmL)

the market, sector (AmS)
Term
rudamente
 Definition
Term
rueca
 Definition
spinning wheel
Term
ráfagas
 Definition
gusts (of wind), bursts
Term
réditos
 Definition
revenues (or profits)
Term
rémora
 Definition
sucker fish

hindrance
Term
sabiduria
 Definition
wisdom, knowledge, good sense
Term
sabihondo
 Definition

wiseacre

(pretends to be wise, but certainly is not so)
Term
sacar
 Definition
to take out (to put something out)

to achieve, to obtain an accomplishment

to get rid of, to remove
Term
sacar a relucir
 Definition
to bring up, to trot out

to show off
Term
sacar de quicio
 Definition
to rile up, to irritate, annoy, infuriate

get, or take, [ST] out of proportion
Term
sacos
 Definition
sacks

jackets
Term
saeta/flecha
 Definition
arrow
dart
Term
saldar



saldarse
 Definition
to settle or cancel a debt

to sort out, straighten out, put an end to

to be over, to result in, end up
Term
saldo
 Definition
balance (bank account, telephone credits)
Term
sali disparado
 Definition
I left like a shot
Term
salir
 Definition
to go out (socially)
Term
salirse con la suya
 Definition
to get your way, to have your way

to beat the rap, to get away with murder
Term
salitre
 Definition
salty residue

saltpetre
Term
salpicar
 Definition
to fleck, or splatter (i.e., have a negative effect on, damage, "corruption often salpica other entities) to

to splash (w/ liquid)
Term
saludando con sombrero ajeno.
 Definition
greeting (well-wishing) on someone else's dime
(HON dispensing emergency funds that actually came from outside the gov't.)
Term
saludar
 Definition
to hail, to greet
Term
salvar



salvarse
 Definition
to overcome (difficulty)

to save

to get out of, to be declared innocent
Term
salvedades
 Definition
exceptions, caveats

reservations, qualifications
Term
salvo
 Definition
except, (saving)
Term
sancionar
 Definition
to punish or sanction
Term
sancocho
 Definition
stew
Term
sapiencia
 Definition
wisdom
Term
saqueador
 Definition
looter
Term
saquear
 Definition
to loot
Term
saña
 Definition
rage, fury, viciousness
Term
scarf
 Definition
bufanda, fular
Term
se salva de...
 Definition
is spared from...
Term
sedante
 Definition
sedative
Term
segures
 Definition
axes
Term
según se hace mayor,...
 Definition
As you get older...,

The older you get...,
Term
semejante
 Definition
similar

such

like
Term
semejantes
 Definition
fellow (men/women/peers, etc.)
Term
sementera
 Definition
sowing, planting, seeding

sown field, planted field, crop field

breeding ground
Term
sendo/a/(s)
 Definition
"each has his own"
Term
sensato
 Definition
sensible, reasonable
Term
sentido
 Definition
significance, meaning
Term
sentía que iba perdiendo el sentido de la justicia.
 Definition
...he felt himself losing his good
judgment.
Term
sepelio
 Definition
burial, funeral, internment
Term
sequela (nf)
 Definition
aftermath, effect, consequence, result
Term
servidumbre
 Definition
servants, servant staff

serfdom, servitude, (slavery - figurative)
Term
sesudo
 Definition
brainy
Term
seta
 Definition
mushroom
Term
señal
 Definition

1) signal

2) mark
Term
señalar
 Definition
to note, to point out (could be say/said)

to mark (with an identifying tag)

to point out
Term
señorío
 Definition
estate, manor

dominance, control
Term
si

sí
 Definition
if

yes
Term
si bien
aunque
 Definition
although
even though
Term
signos aciagos
 Definition
ominous signs
Term
simpatico
 Definition
nice, friendly,

charming, likeable

sympathetic
Term
sin asco
 Definition
without a second thought
(doing something bad)
Term
sin dilación
 Definition
without delay
Term
sin duda
 Definition
without a doubt
Term
sin fundamento jurídico
 Definition
without (a) legal basis
Term
sin mediar palabra

sin mediar respiro
 Definition
without saying a word, w/o a word

w/o taking a breath, an intervening breath
Term
sin más
 Definition
just like that
without any warning
without further ado
Term
sin prever que
 Definition
without foreseeing, or planning for

without anticipating
Term
sin que
 Definition
without having to...
Term
sin rebozo

rebozo
 Definition
frankly, openly, clearly

shawl
Term
sin son ni ton
 Definition
haphazardly, without rhyme or reason
Term
sino
 Definition
but also
Term
so color de...
 Definition
under the pretext of...
Term
so pena de...
 Definition
under penalty of...
Term
sobar
 Definition
to handle (touch), feel, squeeze, massage (an object)

to fondle, grope, touch (a person)
Term
soberbio
 Definition
proud, arrogant

superb, magnificent, splendid
Term
sobrar
 Definition
to remain, to be left over

to be more than enough
Term
sobrecogedora
 Definition
overwhelming
Term
sobrecoger
 Definition
to overwhelm

to be astonished
Term
sobrellevar
 Definition
to endure, bear, to cope with, live with
Term
sobremanera
 Definition
(adv) greatly, in a big way

exceedingly
Term
sobresaliente
 Definition
(adj.) outstanding

(adj.) sticking out, protruding
Term
sobresalir
 Definition
to stand out, to excel

to stick out, to protrude
Term
sobresalto
 Definition

1) a shock/fear created by unexpected noise/act

2) sudden shock or fear
Term
sobreseimiento
 Definition
dismissal (of charges)

(less often) acquital
Term
sobresueldo
 Definition
a bonus
Term
sociedad
 Definition
society, community

company, partnership
Term
sofocar
 Definition
to smother, to extinguish (a fire)

to stifle, to smother
Term
soga
 Definition
rope

thick cord
Term
solapa
 Definition
lapel
Term
solariega
 Definition
noble, stately, ancestral
Term
soldado raso
 Definition
a private (military)
Term
soldado raso
 Definition
a private (military)
Term
soler
 Definition
(verbo) to be accustomed to

to tend to (do something)(adverbio)

usually, normally
Term
solo los de mucho mundo
 Definition
only the most sophisticated
Term
soltar
 Definition
to let loose, set free

to let go, to put down

to let fly, to let out
Term
soltarse
 Definition
to loosen up, to come out of one's shell

to start to, to begin to
Term
son lobos de la misma loma.
 Definition
They're wolves from the same hill.
(they're the same type of criminal, thief)
Term
sonar
 Definition
to sound, to ring (phone), make a sound..

to ring out
Term
sonsacar
 Definition
elicit
Term
soplete
 Definition
blowtorch
Term
sorber
 Definition
to slurp
Term
sorber el seso
 Definition
to brainwash
Term
sortear
 Definition
to avoid (with difficulty)

to bypass

to weather, to navigate through
Term
sortija
 Definition
ring, band

curl, ringlet
Term
sosegar
 Definition

1) to placate, pacify, quiet down

2) to rest, relax or stop the disturbing activity or movement
Term
sosiego
 Definition
quiet, tranquility, serenity
Term
soslayar
 Definition
to bypass, get round

to turn sideways
Term
soñar con
 Definition
to dream of
Term
soñoliento
 Definition
sleepy
Term
su estrategia sobre este tema se supone que es crear
 Definition
Term
subasta
 Definition
auction

bid, tendering
Term
subir

subirse
 Definition
to go up

to get on (a ship, an animal, etc.)
Term
subrayar
 Definition
to underline

to highlight
Term
suegro
 Definition
father-in-law
Term
sufragar
 Definition
to defray (costs), provide money for

to cast a vote
Term
sujetar
 Definition
to hold, grab

to fasten, clip
Term
sumar

sumarse
 Definition
to add up to, to add [st]

to JOIN (a project, group) [add 1-self to]
to adhere to (an idea, an opinion)
Term
sumir

sumirse
 Definition
to push down, to plunge, to (make) sink

to sink (emot.), to become lost in thought
Term
sumisa
 Definition
submissive, compliant, obediant
Term
suntuario
 Definition
sumptuous, luxurious (adj.)
Term
supeditar

supeditarse
 Definition
to be dependent on, or subject to

to give in to, to cede (authority) to
Term
superar
 Definition
to surpass

to overcome

to exceed requirements
Term
superávit
 Definition
surplus (comercio o finanza)

excess (of anything)
Term
suplicar
 Definition
to request, plead, beg
Term
suplir
 Definition
to make up for, to make good

to replace, take the place of
Term
suponer
 Definition
to suppose, to assume, to presume

to involve, imply, entail, expect, guess

to presuppose
Term
suprimir
 Definition
to suppress, abolish, eliminate

to delete or erase (text)
Term
supuestamente (adv.)

presunto actos de corruptela
 Definition
allegedly, (supposedly?)

alleged acts of corruption
Term
surcar
 Definition

1) to plow through

2) to plow (make furrows)

3) to mark (with lines)

4) to move through a fluid, breaking it or cutting it
Term
surco
 Definition
furrow
Term
surgir
 Definition
(water) to issue from, to spring

to rise up, to appear
Term
surtidor
 Definition
a pump or fountain (gasoline, water)

(nm) supplier, provider

(adj.) supply
Term
surtir efecto
 Definition
to do the trick, to take effect

to work magic, to have an effect

(regarding a measure, a remedy, advice, etc)
Term
suspirar

suspirar por
 Definition
sigh

yearn for, to sigh over [SO]
Term
sustentar
 Definition
to support (e.g., an argument)
Term
susurrar
 Definition

1) to speak softly, whisper

1) to make a soft rustling sound

Term
tabique
 Definition

1) partition

2) thin partition wall
Term
taburete
 Definition
stool
Term
tacha
 Definition
blemish
Term
tacon
 Definition
heel
Term
tacones
 Definition
high heel shoes
Term
tajada
 Definition
share, cut, slice
Term
tal cual
 Definition
just as, just like, such as
in the same condition
Term
tal y como
 Definition
just as

just like

such as
Term
tala ilegal
 Definition
illegal logging (or felling)
Term
taladro
 Definition
drill
Term
talante
 Definition
disposition, mood, humor, frame of mind
Term
talla
 Definition
size

height

stature
Term
tallo
 Definition
stem
Term
tambalearse
 Definition
to stagger, wobble
(from one side to the other)

to be unstable
Term
tantear
 Definition
to sound out, to ask around

to feel about/around (using the hands)

to grope for, to feel your way
Term
tanto por ..., como porque...
 Definition
both because..., and because...
Term
tanto que
 Definition
so much that
Term
tapete
 Definition
rug

(pool table cloth)
Term
tapete
 Definition
rug

(pool table cloth)
Term
tardía
 Definition
late

belated

tardy
Term
tasar
 Definition
to fix a value, rate, for something

to appraise the value
Term
tañir
 Definition
to ring (a bell)

to play (a musical instrument)
Term
tejado
 Definition
roof (usually w/ tiles)
Term
tejedor
 Definition
weaver

knitter
Term
temerario
 Definition
reckless, rash

hasty
Term
temeridad
 Definition

1) rashness

2) recklessness
Term
tendencia
 Definition
tendency, inclination

trend, movement
Term
tender
 Definition
to hold, hold taut

to tend to

to lay down
Term
tender
 Definition
to tend to be, tend to do, tend towards

to hold out, stretch out (horizontally)

to lie down, or to lay out
Term
tener claro...
 Definition
to be clear about...
Term
tener en poco
 Definition
to not value (sb),
to think little of

to look down your nose at

"me tiene en poco"
Term
tener gracia
 Definition
to be funny, amusing

to have grace
Term
tener inconvenientes con...
 Definition
to have problems with...
Term
tener que

deber
 Definition
to have to

must (do)
Term
terco
 Definition

1) stubborn

2) obstinate

3) pig-headed
Term
terruño
 Definition
homeland, native land
Term
terso (adj.)
 Definition
smooth, unwrinkled (skin)

shiny, glossy, polished
Term
testarudo
 Definition
stubborn, pig-headed
Term
tez
 Definition
complexion
Term
teñir
 Definition
to dye, to color

to stain
Term
tibio (adj.)
 Definition
warm (hot hot or cold)

tepid, indifferent, unenthusiastic
Term
tieso
 Definition

1) stiff

2) tense

3) upright
Term
tijeras
 Definition
scissors

a scissors kick
Term
tildar

tildar de
 Definition
to put an accent on

to brand as, to stigmatize as
Term
tinaja
 Definition
jar
Term
tinieblas
 Definition

1) lack of light

2) the dark, duskiness, darkness

3) complete ignorance or confusion (due to lack of knowledge)
Term
tino
 Definition
judgement
Term
tipo

tipejo
 Definition
a guy (or, a type)

an idiot, moron, dimwit
Term
tirado (adj.)
 Definition
very inexpensive (throw-away price)

a bad/immoral person

sprawled (on a rug)
Term
tirantes
 Definition
suspenders
Term
tirar
 Definition

1) to throw

2) to let fall

3) to fire, shoot, launch, set off (ammunition)
Term
titular
 Definition
the head of a company
(among other translations)
Term
titulares
 Definition
incumbents
Term
to cover up
 Definition
encubrir
Term
to make clear
 Definition
dejar bien clara
Term
tobillo
 Definition
ankle
Term
tocador
 Definition
dressing table
Term
tocar a alguien
 Definition
to be your turn

to be entitled to, to get to do [st]
Term
toldo
 Definition
awning, canopy
Term
tomar
 Definition
to take
Term
tomar conciencia de...
 Definition
to be/become aware of...
Term
tomar cuerpo
 Definition
to take shape
Term
tomar la delantera
 Definition
to get the upper hand, to forge ahead

to take the lead
Term
tomar prestado
 Definition
to borrow
Term
tontería

hacer tonterías
 Definition
nonsense

mess around, fool around
Term
topar



toparse
 Definition
to come to (a location), to come upon

to run into, to stumble upon

to bump into each other
Term
torcer
 Definition
to twist

to turn
Term
torpeza
 Definition
clumsiness, awkwardness
Term
trabajar de la mano
 Definition
working hand in hand
(2 or more entities)
Term
trabajos de limpieza y poda en la finca
 Definition
cleaning and pruning work on the farm
(after Eta and Iota)
Term
trabar
 Definition
to fasten

to start up, to strike up

to engage in, to partake in
Term
trabas burocráticas
 Definition
bureaucratic obstacles
Term
traer
 Definition
to bring
Term
tramar
 Definition
to plot, to hatch a plan

to weave (a fabric)
Term
tramas
 Definition
plots, schemes
Term
tramo
 Definition
stretch of (something)
section

flight of stairs
Term
tramos carreteros
 Definition
road sections
Term
tramposo
 Definition
cheat, cheater (adjective)

trickster
Term
tranca
 Definition
bar for bolting on inside of door/window
Term
trapiche
 Definition
mill, sugar mill

crusher (of rocks)
Term
traquetear
 Definition
to rattle

to clatter
Term
trasnochada
 Definition
out of date

shopworn
Term
trasnochar
 Definition
to stay up late

to go to bed late
Term
traspaso
 Definition
transfer
Term
trastabillar
 Definition
to stumble, trip
Term
trastabillarse/tartamudear
 Definition
to stutter/stammer
Term
trasto
 Definition
container/receptacle

junk/rubbish/trash

nuisance/rascal
Term
trastornar
 Definition
drive mad, unhinge

disrupt, upset
Term
trato
 Definition
contract, agreement, treaty

manner, behavior
Term
travesaño
 Definition
crossbar
Term
travesuras
 Definition
antics

pranks
Term
trazar
 Definition
to draw or trace (a line, outline)

to come up with, or plan (make a plan)

to outline a plan
Term
trecho
 Definition
a distance

a stretch, a section (tramo)
Term
trementina
 Definition
turpetine
Term
trenza
 Definition
braid
Term
trepar
 Definition
to climb (up)
Term
trifulca
 Definition
brawls
Term
triturar
 Definition
to grind

to crush
Term
trocar

trocarse
 Definition
to exchange or trade

to turn or transform into
Term
trocha
 Definition

1) narrow lane

2) shortcut
Term
trompo
 Definition
1) a toy top
2) a spinning car
Term
trotar
 Definition
to trot (animal)

to jog (human)
Term
trozar
 Definition
to cut, break, cut up
Term
trozarse
 Definition
to snap, break, split
Term
trozo
 Definition
piece, part, slice
Term
trámite
 Definition
process, procedure

formality
Term
tuerto

entuerto
 Definition
one-eyed person

injustice, wrong
Term
tugurio
 Definition
hovel, shack

slums
Term
tupida
 Definition
thick, bushy, dense
(made of elements very close or tightly packed together)
Term
turba
 Definition
a mob (as in, unruly)

peat
Term
turbado
 Definition
troubled
Term
turbio
 Definition
adj. turbid, muddy, murky
Term
turnarse
 Definition
to take turns
Term
tutela
 Definition
guardianship, protection

custody, tutelage
Term
tutelar
 Definition
to protect (as a guardian)

Exercise legal guardianship over a person.
Term
títere
 Definition
puppet

marionette
Term
ubicar
 Definition
to put (in a place), to assign

to find or locate (sb o sth)
Term
ultrajar
 Definition
to outrage

to insult (dignity)
Term
umbral
 Definition
doorstep, threshold

beginning, dawn, verge
Term
un aire populachero
 Definition
a popular tune (piece)
Term
un alto
 Definition
a stop
Term
un extraño (nm)
 Definition
a stranger
Term
un libro le llevó a otro
 Definition
one book led (him) to another
Term
un pío
 Definition
a peep (as in, the most minimal communication)
Term
una caída estrepitosa
 Definition
a resounding or spectacular fall
Term
una muda de ropa
 Definition
a change of clothes
Term
una radiografía
 Definition
an X-ray
Term
una señala muy fuerte
 Definition
a very strong signal
Term
una vez que
 Definition
once

every once in a while
Term
unos zapatos de raso
 Definition
some satin shoes
Term
untar
 Definition
to spread (like butter)
Term
urdir
 Definition
to warp threads before weaving

to plot, to concoct
Term
utilidades
 Definition
utilities

retained earnings, profits
Term
vacilar
 Definition

1) hesitate

2) waiver
Term
vadear
 Definition
to wade across

to ford
Term
vaharada
 Definition
a breath, a puff
Term
vahido
(accent i)
 Definition
blackout, dizzy spell
Term
vaina
 Definition
a nuisance, a pain [AmL]

a sheath for a knife/sword
Term
vaivén
 Definition
the swinging, rocking, swaying
Term
valer
 Definition
cost(s), be worth (cost-wise, personally)

to be equal to

to be valid
Term
valer para



valerse de
 Definition
to be good (fit) for, be good at

to work (be good ) for

to make use of, take advantage of
Term
valerse de
 Definition
to make use of...

take advantage of...
Term
valla
 Definition
fence (protective)

billboard

hurdle
Term
vara
 Definition
stick, rod, cane

yard (distance)
Term
vaticinar`
 Definition
to predict

to foresee
Term
vecindario
 Definition
neighborhood
Term
vecino
 Definition
neighbor

denizen

citizen
Term
veedor
 Definition
oversight person, supervisor
Term
veladora
 Definition
oil lamp
Term
velar
 Definition
to remain awake

to monitor/take care of...

to cover, to veil, to conceal
Term
veleras naves
 Definition
sailing ships
Term
vellos
 Definition
body hair
Term
velluda
 Definition
hairy
Term
venda
 Definition
bandage, blindfold
Term
venia
 Definition
permission
Term
venidero
 Definition
the coming (events, times, etc.)
Term
venir al caso

no venir al caso
 Definition
to be relevant to, to be appropriate for

to be irrelevant
Term
ventanilla
 Definition
a ticket window, a deposit window, a window between an employee and the public.

a window for a car, train or other transports
Term
verdor
 Definition
greenery
Term
vericueto

vericuetos
 Definition
rough track or path

twists and turns, dark corners
Term
veridico
 Definition
true (as in, it is true)
truthful
Term
verja
 Definition
gate, grating

grill


bars
Term
verse
 Definition
appears, to look (like)

(eg., ella se vio - she looked...)
Term
vespertino
 Definition
(early) evening, late afternoon
Term
vestido con primor
 Definition
dressed with care
Term
veta
 Definition
vein
Term
vete al carajo
 Definition
get lost, go to hell
Term
vienen (gerundio)
 Definition
have been (infinitive)
Term
vientos aliseaos
 Definition
trade winds (al ecuador)
Term
vigésimo
 Definition
twentieth
Term
visado
 Definition
a visa

an endorsement
Term
vislumbrar



vislumbrarse
 Definition
to discern, to make out

to glimpse, envisage

to appear in sight, come into view
Term
vista (legal)
 Definition
hearing (court)
Term
vistoso
 Definition
showy, flashy

colorful
Term
vitorear
 Definition
to cheer
Term
vivero
 Definition
nursery (plants or flowers)

hatchery (fish, etc.)
Term
vocear
 Definition
to yell, shout
to announce
Term
vocero
 Definition
spokesperson
Term
vociferar
 Definition
to shout or yell (angrily)
Term
volante
 Definition
steering wheel

frill, flounce(s)

flyer
Term
volarse
 Definition

to skip (class)

to irritate, anger or bug someone
Term
volcar
 Definition
to knock over

to pur or spill
Term
volcarse
 Definition
to fall over

to overturn

to throw yourself into...
Term
voltear
 Definition
to turn, or turn over or around
Term
volver
 Definition
to be back,

to be back together (novios)
Term
volver a
 Definition
(sth) returns, come back again
Term
volver calva
 Definition
going bald
Term
volver en si
 Definition
come to your senses

come back down to earth
Term
volverse
 Definition

1) to turn around

2) v_e alguien atras - go back on your word

3) v_e alguien contra otra - persecute, harm or be contrary

4) v_e alguien loco - to lose his/your mind
Term
volvía a darle vueltas a la llave..
 Definition
would again turn the key of the lock...
Term
voz de entresueño

entresueño
 Definition
a sleepy voice

intermediate state between awake & asleep
duermevela (light sleep)
Term
voz entrecortada
 Definition
a faltering voice
Term
vuelta
 Definition
a trip, turn, lap (sports), revolution
a walk, stroll
a return
change (coin)
a stitch, a turn, single knot
Term
vulnerar los derechos de
 Definition
to infringe on the rights of

to violate the right(s) of
Term
víbora
 Definition
viper, adder

have a sharp tongue
Term
víspera
 Definition
eve

the day before
Term
vítores
 Definition
cheers, cheering
Term
jornada
 Definition
work day
Term
y fue a dar a Murcia
 Definition
and he went/headed to Murcia
Term
y impunidad ha imperado en...
 Definition
impunity has prevailed in...
Term
y, a su vez,...
 Definition
and, in turn,...
Term
yelmo/casco
 Definition
helmet
Term
zafar



zafarse
 Definition
to release or to set free

to remove, detach, loosen (a piece)

to wriggle out of, to get out/rid of
Term
zafarse
 Definition
to slip away
Term
zambo
 Definition
mix of african-amerindian
Term
zambullirse
 Definition
to dive, to plunge underwater

submerge yourself in...
Term
zancada
 Definition
stride
Term
zanjar
 Definition
to settle or resolve a situation that presents difficulties
Term
zarpar
 Definition
to set sail
Term
zarpes
 Definition
departures (boats)
Term
zarzuela
 Definition
zarzuela, operetta, light opera
Term
zaspas
 Definition
claws

paws of mitts (for hands)
Term
zona de amortiguamiento
 Definition
buffer zone (environmental)
Term
zopilote
 Definition
buzzard
Term
zozobra
 Definition
anxiety, sadness or restlessness
(caused by fear)
Term
zurcir
 Definition
to sew up, to stitch up, to mend, to darn
Term
zurcir
 Definition
to sew up, to stitch up, to mend, to darn
Term
zurda
 Definition
left-handed
Term
¡Detente!
 Definition
STOP!

¡Detente!
Term
¡Si, eso es!
 Definition
Yes, that's it!
Term
¡vaya cara de asombro pondría Pilar cuando...!
 Definition
what an astonished face Pilar would put on when...!
Term
¿Qué le dice eso a usted?
 Definition
What does that say to you?
Term
¿le parece bien?
 Definition
sound good to you?
Term
Él lo recuerda, lo recuerden otros o no.
 Definition
He remembers it, whether others remember it or not.
Term
álamo
 Definition
poplar tree
(eg., aspen)
Term
ínfulas
 Definition
airs, false front
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