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=A=
=abacá=, Manilla hemp
=abajo=, below
=abaratamiento=, cheapening
=abarcar=, to embrace, to include
=abarrotado=, glutted, cram full
=abastecerse=, to supply oneself
=abasto=, supply
=abedul=, birch
=abeto=, fir
=ablandar=, to soften
=abogado=, lawyer, solicitor, barrister
=abogar=, to plead
=abolir=, to abolish
=abonar=, to speak for, to recommend, to credit
=abordar=, to accost, to approach, to board
=abrigar=, to shelter, to cherish (hope)
=abril=, April
=abrir=, to open
=abrir agua=, to leak
=absolutamente=, absolutely
=abuso=, abuse
=acá, aquí=, here
=acabado=, finish (cloth)
=acabar=, to finish
=acabar de ..=., to have just
=acaudalado=, rich, wealthy
=acceder=, to accede
=accidente=, accident
=acciones=, actions, shares
=acciones preferences=, preference shares
=accionista=, shareholder
=aceite=, oil
=acerca de=, relating to
=acero=, steel
=acertar á=, to happen, to contrive
=acoger=, to admit, to receive
=acolchado=, quilting
=aconsejar=, to advise, to counsel
=acorazado=, iron-clad
=acordar=, to agree
=acordarse=, to remember
=acordonado=, corded
=acreditar=, to credit
=actas=, acts, deeds
=actitud=, attitude
=active=, active
=activo y pasivo=, assets and liabilities
=actual=, present, current, instant (month)
=acudir=, to attend, to have recourse to
=acusar=, to accuse, to show
=adecuado, proporcionado=, adequate
=aderezo=, finish (cloth)
=adeudar=, to debit
=adherir á=, to adhere to
=adjunto=, enclosed, herewith
=administrador=, manager (of a branch house, etc.)
=admitir=, to admit, to accept, to acknowledge
=adornos=, trimmings
=adquirir=, to acquire
=á duras penas=, with great effort
=advertir=, to notice, to warn
=aéreo=, overhead
=afanarse=, to exert oneself, to take much trouble
=aficionado á=, fond of
=aflojar=, to relax
=afortunadamente=, fortunately
=agasajar=, to welcome
=agencia=, agency
=agiotista=, stock-jobber
=aglomerar=, to agglomerate
=Agosto=, August
=agotar=, to drain, to exhaust
=agradable=, agreeable, pleasant
=agradar=, to oblige
=agradecer=, to thank, to be obliged for
=agrandar=, to enlarge
=agrícola=, agricultural
=agrio=, sour
=agrupación=, group, muster
=agua=, water
=agudo=, sharp, keen
=águila=, eagle
=aguja=, needle
=ahí=, there
=ahora=, now
=ahorrar=, to save, to economise
=aislado=, hedged in, isolated
=(lo) ajeno=, other people's property
=ajeno á=, averse to, foreign to
=ajo=, garlic
=ajustar=, to adjust
=ajuste=, adjustment
=á la larga=, in the long run
=á la verdad=, in truth
=albaricoque=, apricot
=alborear=, to dawn
=alcalde=, mayor
=alcista=, bull, bullish (exch.)
=alechugado=, frilled
=alegar=, to allege
=alegrar=, to gladden
=alegrarse=, to rejoice
=alejarse=, to go away
=alemanisco=, linen damask
=alerta=, alert
=alfiler=, pin
=alfombra=, carpet
=algo=, something, anything, somewhat, rather
=algodón=, cotton
=algodón disponible=, spot cotton
=algodonero (mercado)=, cotton market
=alguno=, some, any
=aliento=, courage
=alistar=, to enlist
=allá, allí=, there
=allanar=, to level, to facilitate
=allí, allá=, there
=alma=, soul
=almacén=, warehouse
=almacenero=, warehouseman
=almacenes fiscales=, bonded warehouses
=al menos=, at least
=alquilar=, to rent, to hire, to give or take on lease
=al revés=, on the wrong side
=altos hornos=, blast furnaces, foundry
=aludir á=, to allude, to hint
=un alza=, a rise (price)
=una alza=, a rise (price)
=amabilidad=, kindness
=amanecer=, to dawn
=amar=, to love
=amargo=, bitter
=amarillo=, yellow, buff
=ambos=, both
=á medida que=, in proportion as
=amedrentar=, to frighten
=á mejor andar=, at best
=amén de=, besides
=á menos que=, unless
=á menudo=, often i
=americana=, coat, jacket
=amigo=, friend
=amistad=, friendship
=amistoso=, friendly
=amo=, master
=amontonar=, to heap up, to pile up
=amor=, love
=amplio=, ample
=añadir=, to add
=ancho=, width, wide
=anclar=, to anchor
=andar=, to walk, to go
=Andrinópolis (pañuelos de)=, Turkey red (handkerchiefs)
=año=, year
=anochecer=, to grow dark
=ansioso de=, anxious, eager to
=anteayer=, the day before yesterday
=anterior=, anterior, previous
=antes (de)=, before (time), formerly
=anticipatión=, anticipation
=anticipo=, advance
=antiguo=, ancient, old
=antojo=, caprice, whim
=anular=, cancelar, to cancel
=anunciar=, to advertise
=apacible=, mild (colour)
=apagado=, extinguished, quiet
=apagarse=, to go out (fire)
=aparecer=, to appear, to make one's appearance
=aparentar=, to show outwardly
=apelar=, to appeal
=apenas=, scarcely
=apertura=, opening
=á pesar de=, in spite of
=apetecer=, to desire, to covet
=aplazar=, to postpone
=á plazos=, by instalments
=apreciar=, to appreciate
=aprender=, to learn
=apremiar=, to press, to urge
=apresto=, finish (cloth)
=apresurar=, to hasten (_a_), to urge
=apresurarse=, to hasten (_n_)
=aprovecharse=, to take advantage, to avail oneself of
=aproximarse=, to approach, to draw near
=apurar=, to exhaust, to investigate, to purify
=apuro=, embarrassment
=aquel, that
=aquí=, here
=arado=, plough
=arancel=, Custom House tariff
=árbitro=, arbiter, umpire
=árbol=, tree
=árbol de eje=, axle-shaft
=archivos=, archives
=arduo=, arduous, difficult
=argüir=, to argue
=armadores=, shipowners
=armadura=, frame, framing (mach.)
=armario=, cupboard
=armas blancas=, side-arms
=armas de fuego=, fire-arms
=armazón de cama=, bedstead
=arpillera=, bagging
=arquitecto=, architect
=arrancar=, to squeeze out, to wrench, to start from
=arreglado=, reasonable
=arreglar=, to arrange, to settle
=arreglo=, arrangement
=arrepentirse=, to repent
=arriesgado=, dangerous
=arrollar=, to roll
=arroz=, rice
=asamblea=, meeting
=asargado=, twill
=ascensor=, lift, hoist
=asegurar=, to insure, to secure
=asentar=, to seat, to book (orders)
=asistir=, to assist, to attend
=asociación de obreros=, trade union
=asunto=, subject, matter, question, affair
=atajo=, short cut
=atañer=, to bear upon
=atención=, attention
=atender á=, to attend
=atendible=, plausible
=atenta (su)=, (your) favour
=aterlizado=, twill
=atizador=, poker
=atraer=, to attract
=atraicionar=, to betray
=atrasado=, overdue
=atravesar=, to cross
=atrevido=, bold, daring
=atribución=, attribution
=atribuir=, to attribute
=atropellar por=, to infringe, to run down
=aumento=, increase
=aunque=, although, even if
=automóvil=, motor-car
=avaro, avariento=, miser, miserly
=avena=, oats
=averia=, average, damage
=avergonzarse=, to be ashamed
=aviso=, advice, notice
=avistar=, to sight
=ayer=, yesterday
=ayudar=, to help
=azadas=, hoes
=azadones=, pick-axes
=azúcar=, sugar
=azuelas=, adzes
=azul=, blue
=B=
=baja=, decline, fall (in prices, etc.)
=bajá=, pasha
=bajar=, to go, to come down
=bajista=, bear, bearish (exch.)
=bajo cubierta=, under deck
=balde (de)=, gratis, for nothing
=balde (en)=, in vain, of no avail
=ballena=, whale
=bañar=, to wet, to bathe, to water
=banco=, bank, bench, desk
=banco de liquidación=, clearing-house
=barato=, cheap
=barba, barbas=, beard
=barbilla, barba=, chin
=barco, navío, buque=, ship, boat
=barniz=, varnish
=barrer=, to sweep
=barrica=, cask
=base=, basis
=bastante bien=, pretty well
=bastar=, to suffice, to be enough
=basto=, coarse, common, inferior
=bata=, wrap
=batista, batiste=, lawn
=baúl=, trunk
=bayeta=, baize
=beber=, to drink
=belleza=, beauty
=beneficio=, benefit
=benéfico=, beneficent
=benévolo=, benevolent
=bergantín=, brig
=berzas=, cabbages
=betún=, blacking
=biblioteca=, library
=bicicleta=, bicycle
=biela=, connecting rod
=bien=, well
=(el) bien=, (the) good
=bien estar=, well-being
=billar=, billiards
=bisabuelo=, great grandfather
=blanco=, white
=blanco (_n_)=, aim
=blando=, gentle, soft
=blanquear=, to bleach
=bobina=, bobbin
=boca=, mouth
=bocina=, megaphone
=bodega=, cellar, hold (ship)
=bola=, ball
=boletín=, form, slip, price list
=bolsa=, Exchange, Bourse
=bombas de aire=, air pumps
=bondadoso=, kind
=bonificar=, to make an allowance, a rebate
=bonito=, pretty
=bordado=, embroidered
=botas=, boots
=boticario=, chemist
=botines=, boots
=botón=, button
=bramante=, twine
=brazo=, arm
=brevedad=, brevity, shortness
=(á la mayor) brevedad=, as soon as possible
=brisa=, breeze
=brochado=, brocade
=buey=, ox
=bufanda=, muffler
=bufete de abogado=, lawyer's office
=buje=, hub
=bullir=, to boil
=bultos=, packages
=buque, barco, navío=, ship, boat
=buque á motor=, automóvil, motor-boat
=buque de vapor=, steamer
=buque de vela=, sailing vessel
=burlarse=, to make fun of, to trifle with
=bursátil (mercado)=, money market
=buscar=, to look for, to search
=buscarse=, to bring upon oneself
=C=
=cabal=, just, upright
=caballero=, señor, gentleman
=caballo=, horse
=caber=, to be able to contain, to be able to be contained
=cabeza=, head
=cabida=, room, space
=cable=, cable
=cablegrama=, cablegram
=cabo=, corporal, end
=cada=, each, every
=caer=, to fall
=caída=, fall (_n._)
=café, coffee
=café, castaño=, brown (dyed)
=caja=, case, box
=cajero=, cashier
=calcetines, socks, half hose
=calcular, to calculate
=cálculo=, calculation
=caldera=, boiler
=caldero=, small cauldron, bucket
=caldos=, wines and oils (collectively)
=calidad=, quality
=callar=, to be silent, to abstain from saying
=calle=, street
=calor=, heat, warmth
=calorífero=, stove
=calzado=, footwear
=cama=, bed, bedstead
=cambiar=, to alter, to exchange
=cambio, los cambios=, change; the Bill Market
=camisa=, shirt
=(el) campo=, (the) country, (the) countryside
=campo=, field
=caña=, cane
=cáñamo=, hemp
=cancelar, anular=, to cancel
=canela=, cinnamon
=cansar=, to tire
=cantidad=, quantity (also amount)
=capataz=, foreman
=el capital=, the capital (money)
=la capital=, the capital (town)
=capitán=, captain
=cara=, face
=carbón (de piedra)=, coal
=carbón (vegetal)=, charcoal
=carbonera, pañol=, bunker
=carecer (de)=, to lack
=cargamento=, cargo
=cargar=, to load, to debit
=carne, carne seca=, flesh, meat, jerked beef
=carne en salmuera=, pickled beef
=caro=, dear, expensive
=carpeta=, writing pad
=carranclanes, guingas=, ginghams
=carril=, rail
=carriles, rieles, railes=, rails
=carro=, cart
=carta=, letter
=cartera=, pocket-book, portfolio
=cartero=, postman
=casa=, house, firm
=casaca=, coat, jacket
=casar=, to marry
=casarse=, to marry
=casillero=, pigeon-holes
=castaño, café=, brown (dyed)
=castellano=, Castillian, Spanish
=castigar=, to punish, to chastise
=catálogo=, catalogue
=caucho, goma elástica=, rubber
=cauteloso=, cautious
=cauto=, cautious
=cebada=, barley
=cebolla=, onion
=ceder=, to cede, to yield, to make over
=cédula=, warrant
=celebrar=, to be glad of
=celebrarse=, to be celebrated, to take place (meetings, etc.)
=célebre=, celebrated
=celeste=, heavenly, sky-blue
=cena=, supper
=cepillo=, brush, _also_ plane
=cerca de=, near (_prep._)
=cercano=, near (_adj._)
=cerradura=, lock
=cerrar=, to close, to shut
=cerrar (con llave)=, to lock
=cerrar el trato=, to conclude the bargain
=certificar=, to certify, to register (letters, etc.)
=cerveza=, beer
=cestilla=, waste-paper basket
=ciego=, blind
=cielo=, heaven, sky
=cien, ciento=, hundred
=ciencia=, science, wisdom
=cierre=, lock-out
=cierto=, certain
=cifras=, figures
=cigarros, tabacos, puros=, cigars
=cigüeñal=, crank shaft
=cilindro=, cylinder, roller
=cima=, top
=cinta=, ribbon
=cinto=, sash
=cinturón=, belt
=circular=, to circulate, to go round
=citar=, to quote, to cite, to mention a passage, etc.
=citar ante los tribunales=, to summon
=ciudad=, city
=cizallas=, shears
=claramente=, clearly
=claras (a las)=, openly, clearly
=claro=, clear, clearly, light (colour)
=claro y redondo=, quite openly
=clavel=, carnation
=clavos=, nails, cloves
=cliente=, client, customer
=clientela=, custom, _clientèle_, connection
=clima (el)=, climate
=climatológico=, climatic
=cobrar=, to charge, to collect (money)
=cobre=, copper
=cocer=, to bake, to cook
=codicia=, greed
=codiciar=, to covet
=coger=, to catch, to capture
=col=, cabbage
=colcha de plumón=, down quilt
=colección=, collection, set (of patterns)
=colgar=, to hang
=colmo=, climax, record
=colocar=, to place
=coloniales=, colonial produce
=color firme, sólido=, fast colour
=color falso, fugitive=, loose colour
=coloridos=, colourings
=columna=, column
=comanditar=, to finance
=comarca=, region, district (of a country)
=comedido=, considerate, thoughtful
=comenzar=, empezar, to commence
=comer=, to eat
=comercial=, commercial
=comerciante=, negociante, merchant
=comercio=, commerce, trade
=comisionista=, commission agent
=como, ¿cómo?= as, how?
=compañía anónima (por acciones)=, limited company
=compensar=, to compensate, to make good
=competidor, contrincante=, competitor, neighbour
=complacer, agradar, favorecer=, to oblige
=completo=, complete, full
=compra=, purchase
=comprar=, to buy
=comprender=, entender, to understand
=comprometerse=, to compromise, to commit oneself, to prejudice, to
undertake
=común=, common
=concebir=, to conceive
=conceder=, to grant
=concejo, cabildo, ayuntamiento, municipality
=concerner=, to concern
=concisamente=, concisely
=condiciones=, terms
=conducir=, to lead
=conducta=, conduct, behaviour
=con el corazón en la mano=, quite candidly
=conexiones=, connections, couplings
=confeccionar=, to make up
=conferencia=, lecture
=confesar=, to confess
=confianza=, confidence, trust
=confiar (á)=, to entrust
=confiar (en)=, to trust
=(de) conformidad (con)=, in accordance with, agreeable to
=conforme a=, according to
=conocer=, to know a person, an object
=conocimiento, conocido=, acquaintance
=conocimiento=, bill of lading
=consabido=, in question
=conseguir, obtener=, to get, to obtain, to succeed in
=consejo=, advice
=conservas alimenticias=, preserves
=considerar=, to consider
=consignación=, consignment
=consignar=, to consign, to record
=consignatario=, consignee
=consumidor=, consumer
=contado (al)=, (for) cash
=con tal que=, provided that
=contar=, to count, to relate
=contar con=, to calculate, to reckon upon
=(el) contenido=, the contents
=contentar=, to oblige
=contento=, content, contentment
=contestar, responder=, to answer, to reply
=continuamente=,, continually
=continuar=, to continue
=contra, en contra de=, against
=contrabando=, contraband
=contramaestre de filatura=, master spinner
=contramandar, revocar=, to countermand, to revoke
=contrario=, unfavourable, contrary, adverse
=contratiempo=, hitch
=contrato=, contract, written agreement
=contribuir=, to contribute
=contrincante, competidor=, competitor, neighbour
=convencer=, to convince
=conveniente=, convenient, suitable
=convenio=, agreement
=convenir=, to agree, to suit
=convocar=, to call together (to a meeting)
=copa, sombrero de=, silk hat
=copiador=, copy book
=coquillos=, jeans
=cordobán=, morocco leather
=correas=, belts (machine), belting
=corredor=, broker
=correo=, the post
=correr=, to run
=correrse=, to make a slip of the tongue
=correspondencia=, correspondence
=corresponder a las necesidades=, to meet the requirements
=corresponsal=, correspondent
=corrido=, acute, artful
=corriente=, current, inst.
=cortapluma=, penknife
=cortarse=, to cut oneself, to stop short (in middle of speech)
=corte=cutting
=cortésmente=, politely, courteously
=corto=, brief, short
=cosa=, thing
=cosecha=, harvest, crop, harvest time
=costa=, coast
=coste, flete y seguro (c.f.s.)=, c.i.f., cost, insurance, freight
=costumbre=, custom, habit
=cotización=, quotation
=cotizar=, to quote (prices)
=crédito=, credit
=creer=, to believe, to think
=cregüelas=, osnaburgs
=crema=, cream
=crespolinas=, crimps
=criada=, maidservant
=criado=, manservant
=croquis=, sketch
=cruzados=, twills
=cuadritos=, checks
=cuadro=, picture, table (figures)
=cualquiera=, any _(affirm.)_
=cualquiera=, whoever, whichever
=cuando=, when
=cuandoquiera (que)=, whenever
=cuantioso=, abundant, ample
=cuarto=, apartment, room, quarter
=cuarto=, fardín, farthing, a trifling amount
=cúbico=, cubic
=cubrir, cubierto=, cover, covered
=cucharas=, spoons
=cuchilla=, knife
=cuenta=, account, statement
=cuenta de venta=, account sales
=cuenta simulada, pro= forma account
=cueros=, hides
=cuerpo=, body
=cuesta=, slope
=cuestión=, question
=cuidadosamente=, carefully
=cuidar=, to take care
=cuidarse=, to take care of oneself
=culpa=, fault, blame
=culpado=, at fault
=cumplir (con)=, to fulfil, to accomplish
=cuñada=, sister-in-law
=cuñado=, brother-in-law
=cuota=, quota
=cuyo=, whose
=CH=
=chaconadas=, jaconets
=chal=, shawl
=chaleco=, vest, waistcoat
=charla=, prattle, gossip
=chanclos=, goloshes
=chapa=, plate (metal)
=chelín=, shilling
=cheque=, cheque
=chillones=, gaudy (colours)
=chimenea=, chimney
=chocolate=, chocolate
=chucherías=, pretty trifles
=D=
=damasco=, damask
=dañar=, to damage
=daño=, damage, injury, breakdown
=dar=, to give
=dar aviso al proprietario=, to give notice to leave
=dar cuenta=, to report
=dar en el clavo=, to hit it
=dar las gracias=, to give thanks
=darse á partido=, to yield, to submit
=dátiles=, dates
=debajo (de)=, under
=deber=, to owe, must
=debido á=, owing to
=de buena tinta (tener)=, from a good source (to have)
=decadencia=, decadence
=decididamente=, decidedly
=decidir, decidirse=, to decide, to make up one's mind
=decir=, to say, to tell
=declamar=, to declaim
=declarar=, to declare
=declararse en quiebra=, to file one's petition in bankruptcy
=decretar=, to decree
=dedal=, thimble
=dedicarse=, to devote oneself
=defecto=, defect, imperfection
=definir=, to define, also to settle
=definitivo=, definite
=dejar=, to leave, to let
=dejar sin efecto=, to cancel (orders, etc.)
=delegado=, delegate
=delicado de salud=, in indifferent health
=delinquir=, to commit a delinquency
=demanda y oferta=, supply and demand
=demandar=, to demand
=demasiado=, too, too much
=de miedo que=, lest
=de modo que=, so that
=demora=, delay
=demostrar confianza á=, to show confidence in
=dentro (de)=, inside, within
=depender (de)=, to depend (upon)
=dependiente=, clerk
=deplorar=, to deplore
=depósito=, deposit, depôt, store
=deprimir=, to depress
=derecho=, right, straight, customs, duty
=desanimado=, lifeless, stagnant (market)
=desanimar (se)=, to disconcert, to feel discouraged
=desarme=, disarmament
=desarrollar=, to develop
=descarga=, discharge, unloading
=descomponer=, to put out of gear
=desconcertar=, to put out, to upset
=descuidar=, to neglect
=desdichado=, unfortunate, unhappy
=desear=, to wish
=desembarcar=, to load
=deseoso=, eager, wishful
=desfavorable=, unfavourable
=desgracia=, misfortune
=deshacerse (de)=, to get rid of
=deshonra=, dishonour
=desinteresarse=, to abandon
=deslumbrar=, to dazzle
=despacho, escritorio, oficina=, office
=despacio=, slowly
=despedida (aviso de)=, dismissal (notice of)
=despejar=, to clear
=desperdiciar=, to waste
=despertar=, to wake up
=desplegar=, to unfold
=despreciable=, despicable
=después=, after, afterwards
=destajista=, contractor
=desteñir=, to fade
=detalles=, details
=detenidamente=, at length
=detallado=, detailed
=detrás=, behind
=deuda=, debt
=devanarse los sesos=, to rack one's brains
=devoción=, devotion
=devolver=, to return, to give or send back
=(el) día=, the day
=diagonales=, twills
=diario=, day book
=días de estadía=, lay days
=días de contra estadía=, days of demurrage
=dibujos, diseños=, designs
=diccionario=, dictionary
=dichoso=, lucky
=Diciembre=, December
=dictamen=, award, decision
=dientes=, teeth
=diferente=, different
=diferir=, to defer, to postpone
=difícil=, difficult
=dificultad=, difficulty, also objection
=difunto=, late, deceased
=diligencia=, diligence
=diligentemente=, diligently
=(un) dineral=, (a) mint of money
=dinero=, money
=dinero efectivo=, cash, ready money
=Dios=, God
=dique=, dock
=dirección=, address, direction
=dirigir=, to direct
=dirigirse=, to address oneself
=discípulo=, pupil
=discreto=, discreet, sensible
=disculpar=, to excuse
=discutir=, to discuss
=diseños, dibujos=, designs
=diseñador=, draughtsman
=disfrutar (de)=, to enjoy
=disgustado=, annoyed, disgusted, displeased
=dispensar=, to excuse
=disponer=, to dispose, to arrange
=disponible=, available, spot (cotton)
=disposición=, disposition, disposal, instruction
=distinguir=, to distinguish
=distinto=, different
=distrito=, district
=disturbado=, disturbed, upset
=disturbio=, disturbance
=divertirse=, to enjoy oneself
=doblar, duplicar=, to double, to duplicate
=dobladillado=, hemmed
=con dobladillo de ojo=, hemstitched
=docena=, dozen
=doctrina=, doctrine, knowledge
=documento=, document
=doler=, to hurt, to ache, to pain
=dolor=, pain, sorrow
=dolor de cabeza=, headache
=doloroso=, painful
=domicilio=, residence, registered office of a company
=Domingo=, Sunday
=dominio=, dominion, control
=donde (¿dónde?)=, where
=dondequiera que=, wherever
=dormir=, to sleep
=dormirse=, to fall asleep
=dril=, drill
=duda=, doubt
=dudar=, to doubt, to question
=duplicar, doblar=, to duplicate, to double
=durante=, during
=durar=, to last
=E=
=echar=, to throw, to cast
=echar á perder=, to spoil, to ruin, to wreck
=echar al correo=, to post
=edificio=, local, building
=efectuar=, to effect
=ejecutar=, to execute
=ejército=, army
=elaborar=, to elaborate
=elegantemente=, elegantly, stylishly
=elegir, escoger=, to choose, to select
=elevar=, to raise, to enhance, to put up
=embajador=, ambassador
=embarcar=, to embark, to ship
=embarque=, shipment
=embrollar=, to entangle, to cheat
=emisión=, issue
=emitir=, to issue
=empacar=, to pack
=empeñar=, to engage, to pawn, to pledge
=empeño (tener)=, to be earnest, anxious about anything
=empeños=, obligations, engagements
=empeoramiento=, turn for the worse, deterioration
=empezar, comenzar=, to commence
=emplear=, to employ
=emplearse=, to be employed, used for
=emprendedor=, enterprising
=empresa=, undertaking, concern, enterprise
=empréstito=, loan
=en breve=, shortly
=encaje=, lace
=encaminar=, to forward
=encargarse (de)=, to take charge
=encarnado=, red
=en caso que=, in case
=encina, roble=, oak
=encojerse=, to shrink
=encojido=, shrunk, shrivelled
=en contra de=, against
=encontrar=, to meet, to find
=encuadernar=, to bind (books)
=endosar=, to endorse
=en efectivo, en metálico=, in cash
=Enero=, January
=enfadado=, angry
=enfermo, malo=, ill
=enfurecido=, furious, infuriated
=engañifa=, trick
=engranaje=, gearing
=en latas=, canned
=en regla=, in order
=ensartapapeles=, file
=ensartar=, to file papers, to string beads
=ensayo=, trial, proof, venture
=en seguida=, at once
=enseñanza=, teaching
=enseñar=, to teach, to show
=entender, comprender=, to understand
=entenderse de=, to be a judge of
=enterarse=, to get to know
=entero (por)=, in full
=entonces=, then, at that time
=entrante, próximo=, next
=entrar (en)=, to enter
=entre=, between, amongst
=entrega=, delivery
=entregar=, to deliver, to hand (personally)
=entrepuentes=, between decks
=enviar, mandar=, to send
=envidia=, envy
=envió=, shipment
=época=, epoch, time, period
=equidad=, equity, fairness, fair dealing
=equipo=, equipment
=equitativo=, fair
=equivocación=, mistake
=equivocarse=, to make a mistake, to be mistaken
=error=, mistake, error
=escala=, ladder, scale
=escala (hacer)=, to call at (steamers)
=escandaloso=, scandalous, shocking
=escaño=, stool
=escapar, huir=, to escape
=escarcha (tornado por la)=, frost-bitten
=escarmentar=, to take warning
=escoba=, broom
=escoger, elegir=, to choose, to select
=escribir (se)=, to write, to write to each other
=escrito=, letter, writing (_n_.)
=escritor=, writer
=escritorio=, writing desk, office
=escuchar=, to listen
=es decir, á saber=, viz.
=ese, a, o=, that
=esfuerzo=, effort
=espada=, sword
=espalda=, shoulder
=espaldas=, back
=español=, Spanish
=espantarse=, to be frightened
=especias=, spices
=especie=, species, kind, rumour, news
=especulación=, deal, speculation
=esperar=, to hope, to wait for, to expect
=espeso=, thick
=esposo-a=, husband, wife
=esquela=, note
=establecer (se)=, to establish, to establish oneself
=estación, temporada=, season
=estadística=, statistics
=estallar=, to break out, to burst
=estampar=, to print (cloth)
=estancia=, stay
=estante=, bookshelf
=estaño=, tin
=estar, estarse=, to be
=este,-a,-o=, this
=este=, east
=estima=, appreciation, esteem
=estiva=, stowage
=estrenar=, to use or wear for the first time
=estrenarse=, to make a start
=estudiar=, to study
=estufa=, stove
=eternamente=, eternally, for ever
=etiqueta=, ticket, label
=evitar=, to avoid
=exacto=, exact, accurate
=examen=, examination
=exceder=, to exceed, to overstep
=exclusive=, exclusive, sole
=exhibir=, to show, to exhibit
=exigir=, to require
=exiguo=, slender, slight, small
=existencias=, stocks
=éxito=, result
=éxito (bueno, malo)=, success, failure
=expedidor=, sender
=experimentar=, to experience, to experiment
=experto=, experienced
=explicar, explanar=, to explain
=explotar=, to exploit, to work (mines, etc.)
=exponerse á=, to encounter, to expose oneself to
=exportación=, export, exportation
=exportador=, exporter, shipper
=extender=, to extend, to stretch
=extranjero=, foreigner, foreign, _also_ abroad
=extraño=, strange, queer
=F=
=fábrica de algodón=, cotton mill
=fabricante=, manufacturer
=facilidad=, ease, facility
=factura=, invoice
=facturar=, to invoice
=falta=, want, absence of, fault, blame
=falta de aceptación, de pago=, non-acceptance, non-payment
=faltar=, to be wanting, to be necessary, to fail
=fama=, fame, reputation, name
=famoso=, famous
=fantasías=, fancies
=fardín, cuarto=, farthing, a trifling amount
=fardito=, truss
=fardo=, bale
=favorable=, favourable
=favorecer=, to oblige
=Febrero=, February
=fecha=, date
=fecha de=, dated
=feliz=, happy
=ferretería=, ironware
=ferrocarril=, railway
=festoneado=, scalloped
=fiador=, surety
=fiados=, book debts
=fidedigno=, trustworthy
=fiel=, faithful
=fielato=, octroi office
=fiesta del comercio=, bank holiday
=fijar=, to fix
=fijo=, fixed, firm
=filosofía=, philosophy
=firma=, signature
=firmar=, to sign
=firmeza=, firmness
=(el) fin=, the end
=fino=, shrewd
=fletar=, to charter, to freight
=flete=, freight
=flojedad=, slackness
=flojo=, slack
=flor=, flower
=floreciente=, flourishing
=folleto=, leaflet
=fomento=, development, encouragement
=fonda=, hotel, hotel
=fondo=, bottom, ground (colour)
=fondos=, funds, capital
=forma=, shape
=formal=, formal, respectable
=forro=, lining
=fortuna=, fortune
=forzar=, to force, to strain
=fósforos=, matches
=fracasar=, to fall through
=fracaso=, failure
=franco de averia particular=, f.p.a. (free particular average)
=franco de porte, tra(n)sporte pagado=, carriage paid
=franja=, fringe
=franqueo=, postage
=frase=, phrase, sentence
=frazada=, blanket
=frecuentemente=, frequently
=(la) frente=, forehead
=(el) frente=, front
=fresno=, ash
=frío= (_adj_. and _n_), cold
=fruta=, fruit
=fruto=, fruit of labour, etc.
=fuente=, fountain, source
=fuerte=, strong, fast, firm
=fuerza motriz=, motive power
=fugitivo= loose (colours)
=fulano=, so and so
=funcionar de, proceder (como)=, to act as
=fundar=, to found
=furioso=, furious
=fustán=, fustian
=G=
=galón=, gallon
=gana=, inclination, desire
=gana, de buena, mala=, willingly, unwillingly
=ganancias y pérdidas=, profit and loss
=ganar=, to gain, to earn
=ganga=, a bargain, cheap lot
=garabato=, clothes hook
=garantizar=, to guarantee, to warrant
=garbanzos=, Spanish peas
=garrote=, stick, cudgel
=gastar=, to spend, to spoil; also to wear (usually)
=gato=, cat, jack (machinery)
=general=, general
=géneros=, goods
=géneros alimenticios=, food-stuffs
=géneros imperfectos=, jobs
=generoso=, generous
=genio=, temper
=gente (la)=, people
=gerente=, manager
=girar=, to draw (a bill), to turn
=giro=, bill, draft, also turnover
=gobernar=, to govern
=gobierno=, government
=goleta=, schooner
=goma elástica, caucho=, rubber
=gorra (gorro)=, cap
=gorrión=, sparrow
=gozar=, to enjoy
=grabado=, embossed
=gracia=, grace, gracefulness
=graduación=, gradation, degree
=granadas=, pomegranates
=grande (gran)=, great, large
=grande velocidad (á)=, by fast train
=granizar=, to hail
=granjearse=, to win over
=granos, mercado de=, grain, grain market
=gratificación=, gratuity
=gratitud=, gratitude
=gratuito=, gratuitous, honorary
=grifo=, cock (machinery)
=gris=, grey
=grito=, cry, shout
=grueso=, thick
=gruñir=, to growl, to grumble, to grunt
=guante=, glove
=guardafuego=, fender
=guardapapeles=, file
=guardar=, to keep
=guardar cama=, to lie in bed
=guardias aduaneras=, custom house officials
=guarnición=, trimming
=guerra=, war
=guingas, carranclanes=, ginghams
=guisantes=, green peas
=gustar=, to please
=gustar (á uno)=, to like
=H=
=habas=, broad beans
=haber=, to have, there to be
=haber menester=, to need
=habérselas con uno=, to dispute, to wrangle, to vie with
=hábil=, clever
=habitantes=, inhabitants
=hablar=, to speak
=hacer=, to do, to make
=hacer caso=, to take notice
=hacer constar=, to show, to demonstrate
=hacer falta=, to be wanted
=hacer frente=, to face, to meet (bills, etc.)
=hacerse=, to become
=hacer una remesa=, to send a remittance
=hachuelas (hachas)=, hatchets (axes)
=hacienda=, property, shop, stores
=hallar, encontrar=, to find
=hambre=, hunger
=hampa=, vagabonds (company of)
=hasta que=, until
=hasta la fecha=, to date
=hasta que punto=, to what extent
=hato=, wearing apparel, bundle of clothes
=hay=, there is, there are
=haya=, beech
=heces de sebo=, tallow, greaves
=hecho=, fact, action
=helar=, to freeze
=(la= _or_ =el) hélice=, the screw (of a boat)
=herida=, wound, sting
=herir=, to wound, to cut (fig.)
=hermano=, brother
=hermosamente=, beautifully
=hermoso=, beautiful, fine, handsome
=herramientas=, tools
=hervir=, to boil
=hidalguía=, nobleness, chivalry
=hielo=, escarcha, frost
=hierro=, iron
=higos=, figs
=higuera=, fig tree
=hija política, nuera=, daughter-in-law
=hijo=, son
=hijodalgo=, gentleman by birth, squire
=hijo político, yerno=, son-in-law
=hilador=, spinner
=hilados=, yarn
=hilar=, to spin
=hinchazón=, boom
=hipoteca, mortgage
=hipotecar=, to mortgage
=historia=, history
=holandas=, hollands
=holgazán=, lazy
=hombre=, man
=hombre llano=, rough-and-ready man
=honor=, honour
=honradez=, honesty
=honrar=, to honour
=hora=, hour
=hortelano= (fruit) gardener
=hortera=, office boy (jocularly)
=hoy=, to-day
=huelga=, strike
=huerta=, orchard
=hueso=, bone
=huir, escapar=, to flee, to escape
=humear=, to smoke (of a chimney)
=hundimiento=, subsidence
=I=
=el idioma=, the language
=igual=, equal
=igualar=, to equal, to match
=ilustrado=, enlightened
=ilustrar=, to illustrate
=ilustre=, illustrious
=impedir=, to hinder
=imperfectos=, job lots
=imponer=, to impose, also to inform
=importaciones=, imports
=importancia=, importance, amount
=importar=, to matter
=importar (en)=, to amount to
=importe=, amount
=imprimir (impreso)=, to print (printed)
=imprevidencia=, want of foresight
=imprevisto=, unforeseen
=impuesto=, tax
=impuesto de consumos=, octroi duties
=incertidumbre=, uncertainty
=incluir=, to enclose, to include
=inconveniencia=, unsuitability, impropriety
=inconveniente=, inconvenience
=indemnidad=, indemnity, signed guarantee
=indemnización=, indemnity (compensation for loss)
=indicar=, to indicate, to point out
=indígena=, native
=industria=, industry
=inercia=, idleness, inertia
=infeliz=, unhappy
=ínfimo=, infinitesimal
=infinidad=, an infinite number
=informe=, report
=informes=, information(s), references
=informar (de)=, to inform of, to acquaint with
=ingeniero=, engineer
=ingratitud=, ingratitude
=ingresos netos=, net revenue
=inmaturo, verde=, unripe
=inmediato=, immediate
=innavegable=, unnavigable
=innoble=, ignoble
=inquilino=, tenant
=inquietarse=, to feel uneasy
=integro=, integer, whole, upright
=inteligencia=, intelligence
=intención=, intention
=intentar=, to intend
=interés=, interest
=interesante=, interesting
=ínterin (en el)=, in the meantime
=interino=, interim
=interior=, interior, inland
=intervista=, interview
=interpretar=, to interpret
=invertir=, to invest (money)
=invierno=, winter
=ir=, to go, to lead to
=irrisorio=, laughable, absurd, ridiculously low (of prices)
=irse=, to go away
=isla=, island
=izquierda=, left
=J=
=jabalí=, boar
=jactarse=, to boast
=jamón=, ham
=jardín=, garden
=jardinero=, gardener
=jefe=, employer, chief
=jornalero=, day-labourer
=joven=, young, young man, young woman
=judías=, French beans
=Jueves=, Thursday
=jugoso=, juicy
=juicioso=, judicious, wise
=Julio=, July
=Junio=, June
=junta de acreedores=, meeting of creditors
=junto á=, near to, coupled with
=justificar=, to justify, to warrant
=justificarse=, to justify oneself
=justo=, right, just, fair
=jute, yute=, jute
=juventud=, youth, young age
=L=
=la labor=, labour
=laborioso=, laborious, hard-working
=labrado=, figured--brocaded
=lacre=, sealing-wax
=lado=, side
=ladrillos refractarios=, fire bricks
=ladrón=, thief
=lana=, wool
=langosta=, lobster
=lanillas para banderas=, bunting
=lápiz=, pencil
=lardo=, lard
=largo=, long
=largo de talle=, abundant, full
=largura=, length
=lástima=, pity
=latón=, brass
=lección=, lesson
=la leche=, milk
=lectura=, reading
=leer=, to read
=legajo=, bundle (of papers)
=legislatura=, (parliamentary) session
=lejos=, far away
=lengua=, tongue, language
=lento=, slow, remiss
=letra=, bill of exchange, handwriting
=levita=, frock-coat
=la ley=, the law
=libra=, pound sterling, pound weight
=librarse=, to get rid of
=libre=, free
=libro=, book
=libro de facturas=, invoice book
=libro mayor=, ledger
=liebre=, hare
=lienzos=, linens
=lienzos adamascados=, diapers
=lienzos morenos=, brown (unbleached) linens
=ligero=, slight, light
=limitación=, curtailment, limitation
=limitar=, to limit
=límite=, limit
=limones=, lemons
=limpiar=, to clean
=limpio=, clean
=lingotes de hierro=, pig-iron
=lino=, flax
=linón, olán=, lawn
=liquidar=, to liquidate, to settle, to clear off (goods)
=líquido, neto=, nett
=liso=, plain, smooth
=lisonjearse=, to flatter oneself
=lista, boletín=, price list
=listados=, striped (goods)
=el local=, the building, the premises
=loco=, mad
=locomotora=, locomotive
=lograr=, to contrive, to attain
=logro=, attainment
=el lote, la partida=, lot
=loza=, crockery
=luchar=, to fight, to struggle against
=luego=, at once, then
=luego que=, as soon as
=en lugar de=, instead of
=Lunes=, Monday
=luto=, mourning
=LL=
=llamar=, to call
=llamarse (me llamo)=, to be called (my name is)
=llantas=, tyres
=llegar=, to arrive
=llegar á ser=, to become, to contrive to be
=lleno=, full
=llevar=, to carry, to wear, to take
=llevar á cabo=, to carry into effect
=llevar chasco=, to be disappointed, to be baffled
=llevarse bien=, to get on well
=llover=, to rain
=lloviznar=, to drizzle
=lluvia=, rain
=M=
=maceta, portaramillete (portarramillete), florero=, flower-stand
=machacar=, to hammer, to insist
=madera=, timber, wood
=madre=, mother
=maestro=, teacher, master
=maíz=, maize
=mal=, badly
=mala, correo=, post
=malbaratar=, to undersell
=malcontento=, uneasiness, discontent
=maleta=, portmanteau
=malgastar=, to waste, to squander
=malo=, bad, wicked, _also_ ill
=malversar=, to embezzle
=mampostería=, masonry
=mancha=, spot, stain
=mandar=, to order, to send
=mandar buscar=, to send for
=mandato=, order (injunction)
=manga=, sleeve (_also_ hose, pump)
=de manga ancha=, not over-scrupulous
=mango=, handle
=manifestar=, to manifest, to inform, to say (in a letter)
=mano=, hand, quire
=mano de obra=, labour
=manta=, blanket
=manteca= (S. America, =mantequilla=), butter
=manteca de puerco=, lard
=mantener=, to maintain, to hold up
=mantenerse=, to maintain oneself, to be maintained
=manzana=, apple
=mañana=, to-morrow, the morning
=máquina á =vapor, steam engine
=maquinaria=, machinery
=mar alborotada=, heavy sea
=maravillar=, to surprise
=maravillarse=, to wonder
=marca=, mark, brand
=marcharse=, to go away
=margarina=, margarine
=marido=, husband
=mariscos=, shell fish
=mármol=, marble
=martes=, Tuesday
=martillos=, hammers
=Marzo=, March
=mas=, but
=más=, more
=más adelante=, later on
=material rodante=, rolling-stock
=(el) matiz=, shade of colour
=matute=, smuggling
=Mayo=, May
=mayor=, larger
=mayormente=, especially
=(la) mayor parte=, most
=mecanismo=, mechanism, contrivance (machinery of the law, etc.)
=mecer=, to stir (a liquid), to rock (acradle, etc.)
=mediana=, average
=mediar=, to intervene
=medias=, hose, stockings
=médico=, doctor, physician
=medida=, measure
=mediería=, hosiery
=medio=, half, means
=medrar=, to prosper
=mejor=, better
=mejora, mejoría=, improvement, looking up (market)
=mejorar=, to improve
=melindroso=, squeamish, very particular
=melocotones=, peaches
=mención (hacer)=, to mention
=mencionar=, to mention
=menester=, necessary, needful
=menor=, smaller
=mensual=, monthly
=(la) mente=, the mind
=mercado=, market
=mercancía=, merchandise, goods
=merced á=, thanks to
=mercería=, haberdashery
=merma=, leakage
=mes=, month
=mesa=, table
=método=, method
=metro=, metre
=miedo=, fear
=miembro=, member
=mientras=, while
=mientras tanto=, meanwhile
=miércoles=, Wednesday
=mil=, thousand
=milla=, mile
=millón=, million
=mina de carbón=, coal-mine, colliery
=minero=, miner
=mínimo=, minimum
=ministro-erio=, minister, ministry
=mirar=, to look
=mismo=, same, self
=la mitad=, the half
=modista=, milliner
=modo=, way, manner
=moer=, mohair
=moler=, to grind
=montaje=, mounting (machinery)
=monte, montaña=, mount, mountain
=moratoria, moratorium=, time extension for payment
=moreno=, brown, natural colour
=moroso, lento=, remiss, slow (in payments)
=mortal=, mortal
=mostrar=, to show
=motín=, riot
=mover=, to move
=mozalbete=, beardless youth
=muchacho=, boy, lad
=mucho=, much, exceedingly, greatly
=muebles de bejuco=, rattan furniture
=muestra=, sample
=muestrarios=, pattern cards, sets
=mujer=, woman, wife
=multa=, a fine, penalty
=mundial=, world (_adj_.)
=mundo=, world
=todo el mundo=, everybody
=muselina=, muslin
=museo=, museum
=muy=, very
=N=
=nación=, nation
=nada=, nothing
=nanquín, mahón=, nankeen
=nansú=, nainsook
=naranjas=, oranges
=nariz=, nose
=naufragar (se)=, to wreck (to be shipwrecked)
=navaja de afeitar=, razor
=Navidad=, Christmas
=navío, barco, buque=, ship, boat
=necesario=, necessary
=necesitar=, to want, to need
=negar=, to deny
=negarse=, to refuse
=negativa=, refusal
=negociado=, division (gov. office)
=negociante=, merchant
=negocio(s)=, business
=negro=, black
=neto, líquido=, nett
=neumático=, pneumatic
=nevar=, to snow
=nieve=, snow
=ninguno=, no one, any (after _neg_.)
=niño=, child
=niquelado=, nickel-plated
=nivel=, level
=no bien=, as soon as
=noche=, evening, night
=nombrar=, to appoint
=nombre=, name
=no obstante=, notwithstanding
=norte=, north
=no sea que=, lest
=notas de banco=, bank notes
=noticia(s)=, news
=Noviembre=, November
=novísimo=, brand new
=nuera, hija política=, daughter-in-law
=nuevo=, new
=numero=, number
=nunca=, ever, never
=O=
=objeto=, object
=obligación=, bond, debenture, obligation.
=obligar=, to compel
=obligarse=, to bind oneself
=obrar=, to operate, to work, to act
=obrero=, workman
=obsequio=, favour
=observar=, to observe, to remark, to notice
=obstruir=, to obstruct
=obtener, conseguir=, to get, to obtain, to succeed in.
=ocasión=, occasion
=océano=, ocean
=Octubre=, October
=ocurrir=, to occur, to happen
=oeste=, west
=oficina, escritorio, despacho=, office
=ofrecer=, to offer
=ofrecimiento=, offer
=oir=, to hear
¡=ojo=! attention, look out
=el ojo=, the eye
=olanes, linones=, lawns
=ollería=, hollow-ware
=olvidar (se)=, to forget
=ómnibus=, omnibus
=operaciones=, dealings, operations
=operadores=, dealers (on 'Change), operators
=oponerse=, to oppose
=oportunidad=, opportunity, chance
=óptimo=, very good, excellent
=orden=, order
=ordinario=, ordinary
=organizar=, to organize
=orilla=, bank (river), selvedge
=oro=, gold
=otoño=, autumn
=otro=, other
=ovillo (de algodón)=, ball (of cotton)
=P=
=padre=, father
=padres=, parents
=pagadero=, payable
=pagar=, to pay
=pagaré=, promissory note, note of hand
=página=, page
=paila, tacho=, pan (sugar manuf.)
=país=, country (nation)
=pájaro=, bird
=palabra=, word
=palacio=, palace
=palas=, shovels, spades
=palmera=, date-palm
=palo de mesana=, mizzen mast
=palo mayor=, main mast
=pan=, bread, loaf
=pana=, velveteen
=pana acordonada=, cords, corduroy
=paño=, cloth, suiting
=pañol, carbonera=, bunker
=pantalones=, trousers
=pañuelo=, handkerchief
=papel=, paper
=papel secante=, blotting-paper
=paquete=, packet, parcel
=par=, pair, couple
=á la par=, at the same time
=para, por=, for
=para con=, towards
=para que=, so that
=parecer=, to appear, to seem
=el parte=, the report
=la parte=, the part
=partida=, lot, parcel (of goods)
=partir=, to depart, to set out
=pasar=, to pass, to hand
=pasar por=, visitar, to call at
=pasársele por alto á uno=, to escape one's notice.
=pasas (de Corinto)=, raisins, currants
=Pascua=, Easter
=paseo=, promenade, walk, stroll
=el pasivo, pasividades=, liabilities
=paso=, step
=dar pasos=, to take steps
=patines=, skates
=patria=, country, fatherland
=patronos=, masters (of workmen)
=pausa=, pause
=paz=, peace
=pedido=, order
=pedir=, to ask, to demand
=peligro=, danger
=peligroso, arriesgado=, dangerous
=pelo=, hair
=penique=, penny
=pensar (se)=, to think
=Pentecostés=, Whitsuntide
=(á) pequeña velocidad=, (by) slow train
=pequeñeces=, trifles
=pequeño=, small, little (_adj_.)
=pera=, pear
=percal=, calico
=perder=, to lose
=pérdida=, loss
=perenne=, perennial
=perfeccionar=, to perfect
=perfectamente=, perfectly
=perfecto=, perfect
=periódico=, newspaper
=perito=, expert
=perjuicios=, damages
=pero=, but
=perro=, dog
=perspectivas=, prospects
=perturbar=, to disturb
=pesado=, heavy
=peso=, weight
=pésimo=, very bad
=petición=, request, petition
=picos=, picks
=(al) pie=, (at) foot
=piel=, skin
=pierna=, leg
=piezas de repuesto=, spare pieces (machinery)
=pimienta=, pepper
=pino=, pine
=pintura=, paint
=pipa=, cask, pipe
=pistola=, pistol
=placer=, to please, pleasure
=plan=, plan (idea)
=planchas de hierro=, sheet iron
=plano=, plan (sketch)
=planta=, plant
=plata=, silver
=plaza=, market-place, square, place (town)
=plazo=, term
=plegar=, to fold
=plomo=, lead (slate-colour)
=pluma=, pen
=población=, villa, town
=pobre=, poor
=poco=, little (_adv_. and _subs_.)
=poder=, to be able
=poder= (_n_.), power, power of attorney
=(no) poder menos de=, not to be able to help ...
=poderoso=, powerful
=podrido=, rotten
=póliza de seguro=, insurance policy
=poner=, to put, to place
=poner al corriente=, to inform
=poner en conocimiento=, to inform, to acquaint with
=poner en condiciones=, to enable
=poner pleito=, to bring an action
=por, para=, for
=porcelana=, china
=por decirlo así=, so to say, as it were
=por de contado=, of course
=porfiar=, to insist
=por más que=, however much, although
=(al) por mayor, por menor=, wholesale, retail
=pormenores=, particulars, details
=porta estampillas=, stamp-rack
=portabandera=, standard-bearer
=portanto=, therefore
=portaramillete (portarramillete) maceta=, flower-stand
=porte pagadero al destine, tra(n)sporte seguido=, carriage forward
=portes, franqueo=, postage
=pórtico=, porch
=poseer=, to possess, to be worth
=posición=, position, standing
=postergar=, to delay, to put off
=práctico=, practical
=preceder=, to precede
=precio=, price
=precioso=, precious
=preferible=, preferable
=preliminar=, preliminary
=premio=, reward, prize, premium
=prescindir de=, to dispense with
=presentar=, to present, to lay before, to produce, to introduce
one person to another
=prestar=, to lend, to render (help)
=presupuesto=, estimate
=prevalecer, reinar=, to prevail, to rule
=prever=, to foresee, to anticipate
=previsión=, foresight
=prima=, premium
=primavera=, spring
=primer dependiente=, chief clerk
=primo-a=, cousin
=principal=, principal, chief, leading
=principiar=, to commence
=principio=, beginning
=prisa=, speed, haste, hurry
=probar=, to try, to prove, to attempt
=proceso=, process, case, lawsuit
=producir=, to produce
=producto=, product, produce, output
=productos accesorios=, bye-products
=productos químicos=, chemicals
=profesor=, professor
=prohibir=, to prohibit
=pronto=, quick, speedy, soon
=propietario=, landlord, owner
=propio=, own
=proponer=, to propose
=proponerse=, to intend, to purpose
=proporcionado, adecuado=, adequate
=proveer= (_p.p._), =provisto (proveído)=, to provide
=provisorio=, interim
=próximamente=, about, approximately (also shortly)
=próximo=, next
=proyecto=, scheme, plan, project
=proyecto de ley=, parliamentary bill
=prudente=, prudent
=pruebas=, proofs, trials, evidence
=publicar=, to publish
=pueblo=, people, town, village
=puerco=, pig
=puerta=, door
=puerto=, port, harbour
=pues=, then, well...
=puntitas=, pen-nibs
=(al) punto=, (on) the spot
=puntos=, points, dots, spots (in prints)
=pupitre=, desk
=puros, tabacos, cigarros=, cigars
=Q=
=que=, that, who, which
=¿que?= what?
=quebrantamiento=, breakdown
=quebranto=, mishap, misfortune, loss
=quedar(se)=, to remain
=quehaceres=, business, occupations
=queja=, complaint
=quejarse=, to complain
=querer=, to want, to wish to have
=querer decir=, to mean
=querido=, beloved, dear
=queso=, cheese
=quiebra=, bankruptcy
=quien=, who, whom
=quienquiera (que)=, whoever
=quincalla=, smallware
=quinta=, villa
=quitar=, to take away
=R=
=radiograma=, wireless
=ramo=, branch, line (of business)
=rastrillos=, harrows
=rayas=, stripes
=rayos=, spokes, rays
=razón=, reason
=a razón de=, at the rate of
=tener razón=, to be right
=reanudar=, to resume
=rebaja, reducción=, abatement, reduction, rebate
=reborde=, rim, flange
=rechazar=, to reject, to discard
=recibir=, to receive
=recibo=, receipt, reception
=reclamación, reclamo=, claim
=reclamar=, to claim
=reclamo=, advertisement
=recobrar=, to recover
=recoger=, to gather, to collect, to take up
=recomendar=, to recommend
=reconocer, admitir=, to acknowledge
=reconvenir=, to scold
=recto=, straightforward, straight
=recursos=, means, resources
=redactar=, to draw up (deeds)
=redondo=, round
=reducción, rebaja=, reduction, abatement, rebate
=reducir=, to reduce
=referir=, to refer
=reflejo=, reflection
=reforma arancelaria=, tariff reform
=refrán=, proverb
=refrendar=, to countersign
=refresco=, refreshment
=refundir=, to refund
=regadío=, irrigation
=regalar=, to present
=régimen=, rule, regime
=regir=, to rule
=regla=, rule, ruler
=en regla=, in order
=reglamentos=, regulations, bye-laws
=regresar=, to come back
=rehusar, negarse á=, to refuse
=reina=, queen
=reinar=, to reign, to rule, to prevail
=reino=, kingdom
=reir=, to laugh
=reírse=, to laugh at, to mock
=rejas=, ploughs
=relación=, report
=relampaguear=, to lighten
=reloj=, watch, clock
=remesa=, remittance, also shipment
=remitir=, to remit, to send
=remolacha=, beetroot
=remolcar, traer a remolque=, to tow, to take in tow
=remover=, to remove, to stir, to poke (the fire)
=renglón=, line
=reo=, culprit
=reparar=, to notice
=repasar=, to go over, to look over
=repentino=, sudden
=repetir=, to repeat
=reprensible=, objectionable
=representación exclusiva=, sole agency
=representante=, representative, agent
=representar=, to represent, to act for
=requerir=, to require
=repulgado, dobladillado=, hemmed
=reservar=, to reserve
=residir=, to reside
=resortes=, springs
=con respecto á, respecto de=, with respect to
=respetar=, to respect
=respeto=, respect
=respire=, breath, breathing-time
=responder=, to answer
=responsible=, responsible (liable for)
=resto, restante=, remainder
=restos=, remnants
=resultado=, result
=resumir=, to recapitulate, to state briefly
=retardar=, to delay, to be delayed
=(los) reunidos=, those present
=reunión=, meeting
=al revés=, on the wrong side
=revista=, review
=revocar, contramandar=, to revoke, to countermand
=rey=, king
=rezumar=, to leak
=ricamente=, richly
=rico=, rich
=riesgo=, risk
=río=, river
=riqueza=, wealth
=rizados, crespolinas=, crimps
=rizo (del ala)=, curl (of the brim of a hat)
=robar=, to rob, to steal
=roble, encina=, oak
=rodajas de goma=, rubber heels (revolving)
=rogar=, to ask, to beg, to require
=rollo=, roll
=romperse= (_p. p._, =roto=), to break
=rosa=, rose, pink
=rotura=, breakage
=ruin=, base, sordid
=rumbo=, course (of a ship)
=rumor, especie=, rumour
=S=
=sábado=, Saturday
=sábana=, sheet (bed)
=(á) saber, es decir, viz=.
=saber=, to know (through the mind), to know by heart
=sabio=, wise
=sacar=, to draw out, to get or pull out,
to derive, to get back (one's money)
=saldo=, settlement, clearing line
=salir=, to come out, to go out (up)
=salir en=, to come up to (amount)
=salubre=, healthy
=salvamento=, salvage
¡=salve=! hail!
=santo=, holy, saint
=sardinas=, sardines
=sargento=, sergeant
=sastre=, tailor
=satines brochados=, brocaded satins
=satisfecho=, satisfied
=sea que=, whether
=sebo (heces de)=, tallow (greaves)
=secretario=, secretary
=sed=, thirst
=seda=, silk
=según=, according to
=seguir=, to continue, to follow
=seguro=, sure, insurance
=sellar=, to seal
=sello=, seal, postage-stamp
=semana=, week
=semejante=, similar
=semestre=, half-year
=Senado=, Senate
=señal=, sign, mark
=sencillo=, plain, simple
=señor=, gentleman
=señora=, lady
=sentir=, to feel, to be sorry
=ser=, to be
=(la) serie=, series
=ser menester=, to be necessary
=servicio=, service
=servir=, to serve
=Setiembre=, September
=si=, if
=sí=, oneself
=sí=, yes
=silla=, chair
=siempre= always
=sierra mecánica=, sawing machine
=(un) si es no es=, just a little bit, ever so little
=siguiente=, following
=simpático=, pleasant, winsome, taking
=simple=, single, simple, plain
=sin, sin que=, without
=sinceridad=, sincerity
=sincere=, sincere
=síndico=, trustee
=sin embargo=, notwithstanding however
=sin mirar a gastos=, regardless of expense
=sin novedad=, safely, all well, safe and sound
=(un) sinnúmero=, a large number, innumerable
=sin precedente=, unprecedented
=(los) síntomas=, symptoms
=sitio=, spot, place
=sobre=, on, upon
=sobre= (_n._), envelope
=sobrecargarse=, to overload oneself
=sobre cubierta=, on deck
=sobrestadía=, demurrage
=sobrios=, quiet (colours)
=socarrón=, sly, cunning
=sociedad=, society
=sociedad anónima= _or_ =por acciones=, limited company
=socio=, partner
=soda, sosa=, soda
=sofá=, sofa, couch
=soga=, rope
=sol=, sun
=solamente, sólo=, only (_adv_.)
=soldado=, soldier
=soler=, to be wont, to be accustomed to
=solicitar=, to solicit
=solidez=, solidity
=solo=, only (_adj_.)
=sombrero=, hat
=sombrero de copa=, silk hat
=someter=, to submit
=sonrisa=, smile
=soplar=, to blow
=soportar=, to put up with
=soportes=, bearings
=sorprendente=, surprising
=sorpresa=, surprise
=sosa, soda=, soda
=sospechar=, to suspect
=su=, his, her, its, their, your
=suave=, soft, mellow, gentle
=(en) subasta=, (by) auction
=subir=, to go, to come, up
=subsanar=, to correct
=suceder=, to happen, to succeed
=sucursal=, branch house
=sueldo=, salary, wages
=suelo=, ground (soil)
=sueño=, sleep
=suerte=, fortune, luck
=sufrimiento=, suffering
=sufrir=, to suffer
=sujetapapeles=, paper fasteners
=suma=, sum, addition
=sumar=, to add
=suma redonda=, lump sum
=superficie=, surface
=suponer=, to suppose
=suprimir=, to suppress
=sur, sud=, south
=surtido=, assortment, selection
=suspender los pagos=, to stop payments
=(en) suspense=, (in) abeyance
=T=
=tabacos, cigarros, puros=, cigars
=tablilla=, board
=tablón=, plank
=tacharse=, to blame or censure oneself
=tacho, paila, pan= (sugar manuf.)
=tacones=, heels
=tacos=, cues (billiard)
=tacto=, feel, touch, tact
=tal=, such
=tal cual=, as it is
=talvez=, perhaps
=taller=, workshop
=también=, also, too, as well
=tambor=, drum (machinery, etc.)
=tampoco=, neither, either (after _neg_.)
=tan .... como=, so, as .... as
=tapete=, carpet, rug
=tarde=, afternoon, evening, late
=tardo=, slow
=tarea=, task
=tarjeta=, card
=tasajo=, jerked beef
=té=, tea
=tejedor=, weaver
=tejer=, to weave
=tejido elástico=, webbing
=tejidos=, textiles, cloths
=tela=, cloth
=telar=, loom
=telas para trajes (de señora)=, dress goods
=telas para pantalones=, trouserings
=telefonear=, to telephone
=tema= (_m._), the exercise
=tema= (_f._), the fear
=temporada, estación=, season
=temporal=, tormenta, storm
=temporalmente=, temporarily
=temprano=, early
=tenazas=, tongs
=tendero=, shopkeeper
=tenedores=, forks, holders
=tener=, to have, to hold
=tener cuenta=, to pay (to be advantageous)
=tener en cuenta=, to take into consideration, to bear in mind
=tercio=, third
=terciopelo=, velvet
=terliz=, ticking
=terreno=, land, estate
=tesoro=, treasure
=textil=, textile
=(la) tez=, complexion
=tienda=, shop
=tierno=, tender
=tijeras=, scissors
=timbre=, stamp
=tinta=, ink
=tintero=, inkstand
=tío,-a=, uncle, aunt
=tiro, largura=, length
=títulos=, bonds
=tocino=, bacon
=todavía=, yet, still
=todo,-a,-os,-as=, all, every
=tomar=, to take
=tomar a mal=, to take amiss
=tomar la delantera=, to take the start on
=tomar vuelo=, to develop, to increase
=tonelada=, ton
=tonto=, simpleton, foolish
=torcer=, to twist
=tormenta=, temporal, storm
=tornillos=, screws
=torno=, lathe
=trabajador=, hard-working
=trabajar=, to work
=trabajar, ir, á porfía=, to vie with
=trabajo=, work
=traer=, to bring, to carry
=traer á remolque (remolcar)=, to tow, to take in tow
=trámites (de la ley)=, routine of the law, legal means
=tranquilo=, quiet, calm
=transportar=, to transport, to convey
=tra(n)sporte pagado (franco de porte)=, carriage paid
=tra(n)sporte seguido, porte pagadero al destino=, carriage forward
=trapiche=, sugar mill
=trasmitir=, to convey
=traspapelado=, mislaid (of a paper)
=traspaso=, goodwill (of a business)
=Tratado de arbitraje=, Arbitration Treaty
=tratar=, to conduct (business), to treat, to try, to endeavour
=travesía=, journey by sea (crossing)
=tren=, train
=trencilla=, braid
=tribunal=, court
=trigo=, wheat
=trilladores=, threshing (machines)
=trinquete=, foremast
=tripas de buey=, ox-casings
=tripulación=, crew
=triste=, sad
=trocar=, to exchange
=tronar=, to thunder
=tropezar=, to stumble
=tubo=, pipe
=tuercas=, nuts (mach.)
=turba=, crowd (motley)
=U=
=ufano=, proud
=últimamente=, lately
=únicamente=, solely, only
=útil=, useful
=utilidad=, utility, usefulness, service, profit
=uvas=, grapes
=V=
=vacío=, empty
¡=vale=! farewell!
=valer=, to be worth
=valer la pena=, to be worth while
=valer más=, to be preferable
=valiente=, brave
=valor=, value, worth, courage
=valores=, securities
=válvula=, valve
=vapor=, steamer
=vara=, Spanish yard
=varar=, to ground (ships)
=variedad=, variety
=varios=, several
=vecino=, neighbour, inhabitant, ratepayer
=veintena=, score
=vejez=, old age
=vela=, candle, sail
=velero=, sailing vessel
=vencer=, to win, to fall due
=vender=, to sell
=venir=, to come
=venir á menos=, to come down in the world, to decline
=venta=, sale
=ventaja=, advantage
=ventana=, window
=ver=, to see
=verano=, summer
=verdad=, truth
=verde=, green
=vergüenza=, shame
=verificarse=, to take place
=vez, veces=, time, times
=en vez de=, instead of
=vía=, way, route, via
=viajador=, traveller, navigator
=viajante=, traveller (commercial)
=viajar=, to travel
=viaje de ida=, outward journey (trip)
=viaje de vuelta=, homeward journey (trip)
=viajero=, traveller, tourist, etc.
=vida=, life, living
=vidriado=, glass ware
=viejo=, old
=viento=, wind
=Viernes=, Friday
=viga=, beam
=vigilar=, to watch over
=villa, población=, town
=viñas=, vineyards
=vinícola=, wine (_adj._)
=vino=, wine
=violeta=, violet
=virtualmente=, practically
=virtud=, virtue
=visitar=, to visit, to call upon, to wait upon
=vista=, sight, view
=á la vista=, at sight
=visto que=, seeing that
=viudo=, widower
=vivamente=, vividly, earnestly
=vivir=, to live, to reside
=vivo=, alive, lively, vivid, bright (colour)
=vocablo, palabra=, word
=vocabulario=, vocabulary
=volante=, fly-wheel
=volar=, to fly
=volcar=, to capsize
=voluntad=, will, goodwill
=volver=, to turn, to go, to come back
=volverse=, to become
=á la vuelta=, carried forward
=de la vuelta=, brought forward
=Y=
=ya=, already, now, yet, etc.
=yacer=, to lie
=yerno, hijo político=, son-in-law
=y pico (20 y pico, etc.)=, odd (20 odd, etc.)
=yute, jute=, jute
=Z=
=zanjar=, to compromise
=zapatos=, shoes
=zarazas=, cotton prints
=zinc=, zinc
=zorra=, fox
II. ENGLISH-SPANISH.
=A=
=to abandon=, abandonar, desinteresarse
=abatement=, rebaja, reducción
=(in) abeyance=, (en) suspenso
=to be able=, poder
=to abolish=, abolir
=about=, próximamente, aproximadamente
=abroad=, al extranjero
=absence of=, falta de
=absolutely=, absolutamente
=absurd=, irrisorio
=abundant=, cuantioso, largo de talle
=abuse=, abuso
=to accede=, acceder
=accident=, accidente
=to accomplish=, cumplir
=according to=, según, conforme á
=to accost=, abordar
=account sales=, cuenta de venta
=accurate=, exacto
=to accuse=, acusar
=to be accustomed=, soler
=to ache=, doler
=acute, artful=, corrido
=to acknowledge=, reconocer, admitir
=to acknowledge receipt=, acusar recibo
=to acquaint with=, informar, poner en conocimiento
=acquaintance=, conocimiento, conocido
=to acquire=, adquirir
=to act=, obrar
=to act as=, funcionar de, proceder como
=to act for=, representar
=action=, acción
=active=, activo
=acts=, actas
=to add=, añadir
=to add=, sumar
=addition=, suma
=address=, dirección
=to address oneself (to)=, dirigirse (á)
=adequate=, adecuado, proporcionado
=to adhere=, adherir
=to adjust=, ajustar
=adjustment=, ajuste
=to admit=, admitir, acoger
=advance=, anticipo
=advantage=, ventaja
=to take advantage=, aprovecharse
=to be advantageous=, tener cuenta
=adverse=, contrario
=to advertise=, anunciar
=advertisement=, anuncio, reclamo
=advice=, aviso, consejo
=to advise=, avisar
=adzes=, azuelas
=affair=, asunto
=after=, después
=afternoon=, tarde
=against=, contra, en contra de
=agency (sole)=, agencia, representación exclusiva
=to agglomerate=, aglomerar
=to agree=, convenir, acordar
=agreeable=, agradable
=agreement=, contrato, convenio, arreglo
=agricultural=, agrícola
=aim=, blanco
=air pumps=, bombas de aire
=alert=, alerta
=alive=, vivo
=to allege=, alegar
=to allude to, to hint=, aludir a
=to make an allowance=, bonificar
=already=, ya
=also=, también
=to alter=, cambiar
=although=, aunque, por más que
=altogether, quite=, de todo punto
=always=, siempre
=ambassador=, embajador
=amount=, importe, cantidad
=to amount to=, importar en
=ample=, amplio, cuantioso
=to anchor=, anclar
=ancient=, antiguo
=angry=, enfadado
=annoyed=, disgustado
=to answer=, contestar, responder
=anterior=, anterior
=to anticipate=, prever
=anticipation=, anticipatión
=anxious to=, ansioso de
=to be anxious to=, tener empeño
=anyone=, alguno
=anything=, algo
=apartment=, cuarto
=to appeal=, apelar
=to appear=, aparecer, parecer
=apple=, manzana
=to appoint=, nombrar
=to appreciate=, apreciar
=appreciation=, estima
=to approach=, aproximarse, abordar
=approximately=, próximamente
=April=, Abril
=arbiter=, árbitro
=Arbitration Treaty=, Tratado de Arbitraje
=architect=, arquitecto
=archive=, archive
=arduous=, arduo
=to argue=, argüir
=arm=, brazo
=army=, ejército
=to arrange=, arreglar, disponer
=arrangement=, arreglo
=to arrive=, llegar
=ash=, fresno
=as it is=, tal cual
=as it were=, por decirlo así
=to ask=, pedir, rogar
=assets and liabilities=, active y pasivo
=to assist=, asistir
=as soon as=, no bien, luego que
=as soon as possible=, á la mayor brevedad
=assortment=, surtido
=as well=, también
=at best=, á mejor andar
=at foot=, al pie
=at least=, al menos
=at length=, detenidamente
=at once=, en seguida, luego
=at sight=, á la vista
=to attain=, lograr
=attainment=, logro
=to attempt=, probar
=to attend=, asistir, atender á
=attention=, atención
=attention=! ¡ojo! ¡atención!
=at the rate of=, á razón de
=attitude=, actitud
=to attract=, atraer
=to attribute=, atribuir
=attribution=, atribución
=(by) auction=, (en) subasta
=August=, Agosto
=autumn=, otoño
=to avail oneself of=, aprovecharse de
=available=, disponible
=average=, mediano, término medio, avería
=free of particular average=, franco de avería particular
=averse to=, ajeno á
=to avoid=, evitar
=award=, dictamen
=axe=, hacha
=axle-shaft=, árbol de eje
=B=
=back=, espalda
=bacon=, tocino
=bad=, malo
=very bad=, pésimo
=badly=, mal
=to be baffled=, llevar chasco
=bagging=, arpillera
=baize=, bayeta
=to bake=, cocer
=ball=, bola
=ball (of cotton)=, ovillo (de algodón)
=bank=, banco
=bank holiday=, fiesta del comercio
=bank notes=, billetes, notas de banco
=bank (river)=, orilla
=bankruptcy=, quiebra
=bargain (cheap purchase)=, ganga
=barley=, cebada
=barrister=, abogado
=base=, sordid, ruin
=basis=, base
=to bathe=, bañar
=batiste=, batista
=to be=, estar, estarse, ser
=beam=, viga
=beard=, barba, barbas
=beardless youth=, mozalbete
=bearings=, soportes, cojinetes
=to bear in mind=, tener en cuenta
=bearish, bear= (exch.), bajista
=beautiful=, hermoso
=beauty=, belleza
=to become=, hacerse, volverse, llegar á ser
=bed, bedstead=, cama, armazón de cama
=beech=, haya
=beef (jerked)=, carne (seca)
=beer=, cerveza
=beetroot=, remolacha
=before (time)=, antes (de)
=before (place)=, ante, delante de
=to beg=, rogar
=beginning=, principio
=behaviour=, conducta
=behind=, detrás
=to believe=, creer
=beloved=, querido
=below=, abajo
=belt=, cinturón
=belting (machinery)=, correas
=bench=, banco
=beneficent=, benéfico
=benefit=, beneficio
=besides=, amén de
=to betray=, atraicionar
=better=, mejor
=between, amongst=, entre
=between decks=, entrepuentes
=bicycle=, bicicleta
=bill=, giro
=billiards=, billar
=bill market=, los cambios
=bill of exchange=, letra
=bill of lading=, conocimiento
=to bind (books)=, encuadernar
=to bind oneself=, obligarse
=birch=, abedul
=black=, negro
=blacking=, betún
=blame=, culpa
=to blame oneself=, tacharse
=blanket=, manta, frazada
=blast furnace=, altos hornos
=blind=, ciego
=blotting paper=, papel secante
=to blow=, soplar
=blue=, azul
=boar=, jabalí
=board=, tablilla
=to board=, abordar
=boat=, buque, navío, barco
=bobbin=, bobina
=body=, cuerpo
=to boil=, hervir, bullir
=boiler=, caldera
=bold, daring=, atrevido
=bond=, obligación, título
=bonded warehouses=, almacenes fiscales
=bone=, hueso
=to book (orders)=, asentar
=book=, libro
=book debts=, fiados
=book-shelf=, estante
=boom=, hinchazón
=boot=, bota
=boots=, botines
=both=, ambos
=bourse=, bolsa
=box=, caja
=boy=, muchacho
=braid=, trencilla
=branch=, ramo
=branch house=, sucursal
=brand=, marca
=brand new=, novísimo
=bread=, pan
=breakdown=, quebrantamiento, daño
=to break out=, estallar
=breath=, respiro
=breathing-time=, respiro
=breeze=, brisa
=brevity=, brevedad
=brief=, corto
=brig=, bergantín
=to bring
