a (+ inf) to; also: for (+ gerund); prep 1. to (a point in space or time, a goal, etc.); 2. at (a point in space or time, a stagio of development, etc.);
ab prep since, from, prep out of, from
abacate n avocado, alligator pear
abacato n avocado (tree)
abacia n 1. abbacy; 2. abbey
abacial adj abbatial
abandonamento n abandonment
abandonar v to abandon;
abandono n I. abandonment (1. action of abandoning; 2. state of being abandoned); II. abandon
abasamento n lowering; also: abasement;
abasar v to lower; also: to abase;
abate n abbot
abater v to knock or cast down
abatesa n abbess
abatimento n despondency, dejection
abatito 1. pp of abatter ; 2. adj downcast, dejected
abatitor n one who knocks down; also: feller, wood-cutter, slaughterer, etc.
abatitorio n slaughterhouse, abattoir
abceder v to form (turn into) an abscess
abceso n abscess
abcinder v to cut off, abscind
abcisa n [Math.] abscissa
abdicacion n abdication
abdicar v to abdicate
abdicativo adj abdicative
abdome, -ine n abdomen (*)
abdominal adj abdominal
abducer v to lead away, abduce; 2. [Physiol.] to abduct
abducion n [Physiol.] abduction
abductor n [Physiol.] abductor
aberacion n aberration
aberante adj aberrant (= deviating from the normal type)
aberar v to deviate, aberrate
abgecion n abjection, abjectness
abgecto adj abject, mean
abiberar v to water (1. to supply with drink; 2. to irrigate)
abiberatorio n watering-place, water-hole
abiete n fir (1. fir-tree; 2. fir wood);
abiogenese n abiogenesis, spontaneous generation
abiogenesis n abiogenesis, spontaneous generation
abiogenetico adj abiogenetic
abisal adj abyssal
abisino n, adj Abyssinian
abismal adj abysmal
abismo n abysm
abiso n abyss
abjuracion n abjuration
abjurar v to abjure (1. to forswear; 2. to recant, repudiate)
ablativo n ablative;
ablucion n ablution, washing
abluer v to wash, cleanse
abnegacion n abnegation, self-denial
abnegar v to deny oneself, abnegate
abolicion n abolition, abolishment
abolicionismo n abolitionism
abolicionista n abolitionist
abolimento n abolishment, abolition
abolir v to abolish
abominabile adj abominable
abominacion n abomination (1. loathing; 2. loathsome object)
abominar v to abominate
abonamento n subscription (to a periodical, etc.)
abordabile adj approachable, accessible
abordage n [Naut.] (act of) boarding (a ship)
abordar v to land (= to go ashore from a ship or boat); 2. [Navy] to board (= to come alongside in order to attack); 3. to accost, address
abordo n 1. [Naut.] (act of) landing; 2. [Navy] (act of) boarding (a ship)
aborer v to abhor
aboribile adj abominable, hateful
aborigines npl aborigines
aborimento n abhorrence
abortamento n miscarriage, abortion
abortir v to miscarry (1. to have a miscarriage; 2. to come to nought); II. [Biol.] to abort (= to remain undeveloped or shrink away)
abortivo adj abortive
aborto n abortion
abrader v to abrade
abrazion n abrasion
abrazivo adj abrasive
abreviacion n abbreviation, abridgment
abreviamento n abridgement, abbreviation
abreviar v to abridge, abbreviate
abreviativo adj abridging, abbreviatory
abreviator n 1. abridger, abbreviator; 2. [R.C.Ch.] abbreviator
abreviatura n abbreviation (= shortened form of a word)
abrogabile adj abrogable
abrogacion n repeal, abrogation
abrogar v to abrogate
abrogativo adj abrogative
abrogator n abrogator
abrogatorio adj rescinding, abrogating
abrumper v to break off, rend
abrupto adj abrupt (= very steep)
absencia n absence;
absentar v absent oneself;
absente adj absent
absentismo n absenteeism
absentista n absentee (owner)
absintico adj absinthial, absinthic
absintina n [Chem.] absinthin
absintio n absinthe (1. [Bot.] Absinthium; 2. "alcoholic liquor absinthe")
absintismo n [Med.] absinthism
absolucion n absolution, remission; also: acquittal
absolutismo n absolutism
absolutista n absolutist
absoluto adj absolute;
absolutor n absolver
absolutorio adj absolutory, absolving
absolver v to absolve, acquit
absorbencia n absorbency
absorbente n, adj absorbent (= absorbing substance)
absorber v to absorb;
absorbibile adj absorbable
absorcion n absorption
abstencion n abstention
abstencionista n abstentionist
abstencionismo n abstentionism
abstinencia n abstinence
abstinente adj abstemious
abstiner v abstain, refrain, forbear;
abstracion n abstraction (1. [Logic]; 2. state of being lost in thought);
abstracto adj abstract
abstraer v to abstract [Logic]
abstruder v to thrust away; to conceal
abstruso adj abstruse
absurditate n absurdity
absurdo adj absurd
abucamento n 1. (action of) seizing, snatching up (with the mouth); 2. (action of) interconnecting (two openings); 3. interview, conference
abucar v to seize, snatch up (with the mouth); to interconnect (two openings);
abundancia n abundance;
abundante adj abundant
abundar v to abound, be plentiful;
abusar v to abuse
abusator n abuser, misuser
abusivo adj abusive (= of improper or wrong use)
abuso n abuse (= improper or wrong use)
acacia n [Bot.] acacia
academia n academy
academico adj academic, academical, n academician
acaju n 1. cashew; 2. mahogany;
acanta n [Bot.] prickle, thorn
acantaceas n [Bot.] Acanthaceae
acantaceo adj [Bot.] acanthaceous
acantoforeo adj spine-bearing, acanthophorous
acantos n acanthus (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Arch.])
aceder v to approach; to accede (= to assent)
aceleracion n acceleration
acelerando n [Mus.] accelerando
acelerar v to accelerate
acelerator n accelerator (1. anything which increases speed of motion; 2. contrivance for producing greater speed in a machine)
acendencia n ancestry (= ancestral lineage)
acendente n 1. ancestor; 2. ascendant, ascendancy
acender v to ascend
acension n ascent, ascension;
acensional adj ascensional
acensionista n mountain climber, ascensionist
acensor n elevator, lift
acento n 1. accent, stress; 2. accent mark
acentuacion n accentuation
acentuar v to accentuate, accent
acepcion n acceptation (= standard meaning)
aceptabile adj acceptable
aceptabilitate n acceptability
aceptacion n acceptance
aceptar v to accept
acerbar v to acerbate
acerbitate n acerbity
acerbo adj acerb; also: sour, bitter, harsh
acere n maple, maple tree
acesibile adj accessible
acesibilitate n accessibility
acesion n 1. accession ("accession to a dignity, a throne, etc."); 2. adherence ("adherence to a treaty, a party, etc.")
aceso n access (1. "access to a place"; 2. fit)
acesorio adj accessory (= adjunct)
acetabulo n [Rom. Antiq.] acetabulum; also: [Anat.]
acetamido n [Chem.] acetamide
acetato n [Chem.] acetate
acetificar v to acetify
acetilen n [Chem.] acetylene
acetona n [Chem.] acetone
acetoso adj acetous, acetose
acicula n [Bot., etc.] acicula (= needle, prickle etc.)
acicular adj acicular
acidental adj accidental (1. nonessential; 2. happening by chance)
acidente n I. accident (1. nonessential quality; 2. contingency; 3. mishap); II. [Gram.] accidence
acidificabile adj acidifiable
acidificacion n acidification
acidificar v to acidify (= to make acid, convert into an acid)
acidimetro n acidimeter
aciditate n acidity
acido adj acid, n acid;
acidular v to acidulate, flavor with an acid
acidulo adj acidulous
acieracion n acieration (= conversion into steel)
acierage n steel plating, acierage
acierar v to steel (1. to overlay, point, plate, etc., with steel; 2. to convert into or cause to resemble steel)
acieria n steelworks, steel mill
aciero n steel
acion n I. action (1. act, acting; 2. lawsuit); II. [Fin.] share;
acionabile adj actionable
acionar v to actuate (= to set in action or motion); [Law] to sue
acionaro n shareholder, stockholder
acionista n shareholder, stockholder
acisia n excise
aclamacion n acclaim, acclamation;
aclamar v to acclaim (= to applaud)
aclamator n acclaimer
aclimatacion n acclimatization, acclimation
aco n needle
acolada n accolade (= ceremonious salutation and embrace)
acolar v to embrace, salute with an accolade
acologia n [Med.] acology
acologico adj [Med.] acologic
acomodabile adj 1. adaptable; 2. adjustable (as in "adjustable quarrel")
acomodacion n adaptation, accommodation
acomodamento n settlement (of disputes, etc.)
acomodar v to accommodate (1. to adapt; 2. to settle (disputes, etc.))
acomodator n accommodator
acompaniamento n I. (action of) accompanying; II. retinue, attendance; III. accompaniment (1. concomitant; 2. [Mus.])
acompaniar v to accompany
acompaniator n [Mus.] accompanist
acopulamento n coupling (1. act of coupling; 2. [Techn.]); specif.: [R.R.]
acopular v to couple (= to unite, bring together in pairs); to mate (= to bring together for breeding)
acordabile adj 1. reconcilable; 2. tunable; 3. grantable
acordante I. ppr of accordar ; II. adj accordant (1. conformable; 2. [Mus.] harmonious)
acordar v to harmonize (= to cause to agree); to tune; to grant, accord
acordator n tuner (of pianos, etc.);
acordatura n 1. tuning; 2. pitch (as in "concert pitch")
acordion n accordion
acordionista n accordionist
acordo n 1. accord, agreement; 2. [Mus.] chord;
acordonar v to lace (= to fasten or tighten with a lace)
acostabile adj approachable, accostable
acostamento n approach (as in "new lines of approach")
acostar v to accost
acostumar v to habituate, accustom, v to costume, v to accustom
acostumato 1. pp of accostumar ; 2. adj accustomed, usual
acre adj acrid
acrecer v to increase (= to cause to increase)
acrecimento n increase (= growth in size, amount, or degree)
acreditar v to accredit (= to send with credentials)
acrimonia n acrimony
acrimonioso adj acrimonious
acritate n acridness
acro n acre (= 4047 m�).
acrobacia n acrobatics
acrobata n acrobat
acrobatico adj acrobatic
acrobatismo n acrobatism
acromatico adj [Opt.] achromatic
acromatismo n [Opt.] achromatism
acromatizacion n [Opt.] achromatization
acromatizar v to achromatize [Opt.]
acromatopsia n achromatopsy (= complete color blindness)
acropolis n acropolis
activacion n activation
activar v to activate; also: to stir up, rouse
activitate n activity
activo adj active; n [Com.] assets
acto n I. act (1. action, deed; 2. "act of a play"); II. [Law] instrument, deed, record, etc., articulo de fide act, article, of faith;
actor n actor
actora n actress
actuacion n actuation
actual adj 1. actual, real; 2. current, present
actualitate n 1. actuality (= actual existence); 2. character of what is current or present, thing or event that is current or present;
actualizacion n actualization
actualizar v to actualize
actualmente adv 1. at present, (just) now; 2. actually
actuar v to actuate (= to put into action)
actuarial adj actuarial
actuariato n actuary's office (or profession)
actuario n actuary
aculeato adj [Zool., Bot.] aculeate
aculeiforme adj aculeiform
aculeo n 1. [Zool.] sting; 2. [Bot.] thorn
acuminar v to acuminate
acuminato 1. pp of acuminar ; 2. adj pointed, acuminate
acumine n 1. [Bot.] a tapering point; 2. acumen
acumulacion n accumulation
acumulamento n heaping or piling up, accumulation
acumular v to accumulate, heap up
acumulator n accumulator (1. one who accumulates; 2. storage battery)
acupunctura n acupuncture
acupuncturar v to acupuncture
acurer v to come running, rush up
acurtamento n shortening (= act of making shorter)
acusabile adj blameworthy, liable to be accused; accusable
acusabilitate n blameworthiness
acusacion n accusation
acusamento n accusing, accusation
acusar v to accuse;
acusativo n [Gram.] accusative
acusato n accused, defendant
acusator n accuser
acusatorio adj accusing, accusatory; also: accusatorial
acustica n acoustics
acustico adj acoustic;
acutangulo adj [Geom.] acute-angled, acutangular
acuteza n sharpness, acuteness
acutiamento n sharpening
acutiator n sharpener (= one who sharpens)
acuto adj acute (1. sharp-pointed; 2. shrewd, penetrating, keen; 3. acting keenly on the senses);
adage n adage
adagio [I] n [Mus.] adagio
adamico adj Adamic
adamitas npl [Eccl. Hist.] Adamites
adaptabile adj adaptable
adaptabilitate n adaptability
adaptacion n adaptation;
adaptar v to adapt;
aden n [Physiol.] gland
adendum n addendum
adenitis n [Pathol.] adenitis
adenografia n adenography
adenoide adj adenoid, adenoidal
adenoma n [Pathol.] adenoma
adenoso adj glandulous, adenose
adeo interj farewell, good-by(e)
adepto n adept
adequacion n adequation
adequar v to adequate
adequato 1. pp of adequar ; 2. adj adequate
aderencia n adherence, attachment
aderente n adherent, follower
aderer v to adhere (1. to stick fast; 2. as in "to adhere to an opinion, party, etc.")
adesion n adhesion (1. sticking; 2. assent)
adesivo adj adhesive, sticking
agectival adj [Gram.] adjectival, adjective
agectivo n [Gram.] adjective
adicion n addition (1. action of adding; 2. thing added), n [Law] entering upon (an inheritance)
adicional adj additional
adicionar v to add up [Math.]
adinamia n [Med.] adynamia
adinamico adj [Med.] adynamic
adinamo adj weak, without strength
adipo n animal fat, body fat; also: adeps
adipocera n adipocere
adiposis n adiposis, fatty degeneration
adipositate n adiposity, fatness
adiposo adj adipose, fat
adir v to approach; go to; to attain, enter upon; also: [Law] to enter on (an inheritance, etc.)
aditivo adj additive
adito n adit, entrance (1. door, passage, etc. through which one enters; 2. access)
adjacencia n adjacency (= state of being adjacent)
adjacente adj adjacent;
adjudicacion n 1. adjudgment, award; 2. knocking down (at an auction)
adjudicar v to adjudge (= to award judicially, as a prize, etc.);
adjudicatario n highest bidder, purchaser (at an auction)
adjudicativo adj adjudging, awarding
adjudicator n adjudger, awarder
adjuncion n adjunction (= the act of joining or adding)
adjunctivo adj adjunctive
adjuncto n 1. assistant, deputy; 2. [Gram.] adjunct
adjunger v to join, unite (one thing to another)
adjuracion n adjuration
adjurar v to adjure
adjustabile adj adjustable
adjustage n [Mach.] assembly (of the parts of a machine)
adjustamento n adjustment (= action of adjusting)
adjustar v to adjust; 2. [Mach.] to fit together, set up
adjustator n adjuster; [Mach.] fitter, setter, etc.
adjuta n 1. aid, help; 2. aide (= assistant)
adjutante n 1. helper, assistant; 2. [Mil.] adjutant
adjutar v to aid, help;
adjutor n help, helper
administrabile adj administrable
administracion n administration (1. action of furnishing or applying; 2. management of public affairs, an institution, business, etc.; 3. the persons collectively managi
administrar v to administer (1. to direct, manage; 2. to furnish or apply)
administrativo adj administrative
administrator n administrator, manager
admirabile adj admirable
admiracion n admiration
admiral n admiral
admiralato n admiralship, admiralty
admiralitate n admiralty (1. "law or court of the admiralty"; 2. government department in charge of naval affairs)
admirar v to admire
admirativo adj admiring
admirator n admirer
admisibile adj admissible
admisibilitate n admissibility
admision n admission (1. act of allowing entrance or access; 2. act of conceding the validity or truth of)
admiter v to admit (1. to allow to enter; 2. to acknowledge as valid or true)
admixar v to admix
admixtion n admixture, admixtion
admoner v to admonish, advise
admonestacion n admonition, admonishment
admonicion n admonition
admonitor n admonitor, admonisher
admonitorio adj admonitory
adoculamento n (action of) fixing one's eyes upon
adocular v to fix one's eyes upon, glue one's eyes to
adolecencia n adolescence
adolecente n, adj adolescent
adolecer v to grow up, to become adolescent
adonico adj Adonic, Adonian
adonio n [Pros.] Adonic
adonis 1. [Bot.] Adonis, pheasant's eye; 2. fop, dandy
adopcion n adoption
adoptabile adj adoptable
adoptabilitate n adoptability
adoptar v to adopt
adoptator n adopter
adoptivo adj adoptive
adorabile adj adorable
adorabilitate n adorability
adoracion n adoration, worship
adorar v to adore, worship
adormir v to put to sleep;
adormito 1. pp of addormir ; 2. adj asleep
adornamento n adornment (= action of adorning)
adornar v to adorn;
adornator n adorner
adorsar v place against, blame for -, charge with
adrenal adj [Anat.] adrenal;
adrenalina n adrenalin
adresar v to address (1. to write the address on, direct; 2. as in "to address a prayer to");
adrese n address (1. formal communication; 2. as in "address of a letter, package, etc.")
adriatico adj Adriatic (1. pertaining to the city of Adria; 2. pertaining to the Adriatic);
aducer v to adduce
aducion n adduction (1. act of adducing; 2. [Physiol.])
aductor n 1. adducer; 2. [Physiol.] adductor
adulacion n adulation
adular v to adulate
adulator n adulator
adulatorio adj adulatory
adulciamento n 1. (act of) sweetening; 2. (act of) softening, etc.
adulciar v to sweeten (= to make sweet); 2. to soften, to make milder or more pleasing, etc.; 3. to render ductile or malleable
adultera n adulteress
adulteracion n adulteration (= action of adulterating)
adulterar v to adulterate; 2. to commit adultery
adulterator n 1. adulterator; 2. adulterer
adulterino adj adulterine
adulterio n adultery;
adultero n adulterer
adulteroso adj adulterous
adulto n, adj adult
adumbracion n adumbration, overshadowing
adumbrar v to overshadow, adumbrate
advenimento n advent (= arrival)
advenir v to happen, come to pass
adventicio adj adventitious
adverbial adj adverbial
adverbio n adverb
adversar v to oppose
adversario n adversary
adversativo adj [Gram.] adversative
adversitate n adversity
adverso adj 1. adverse (= contrary, unfavorable); 2. opposite (= placed opposite)
advertencia n advertence, advertency
advertente 1. ppr of adverter ; 2. adj advertent, attentive
adverter v to advert, have reference (to), v to advise, give notice
advertimento n notice, warning
advocar v to call, summon; to call to one's aid
advocato n advocate (1. [Law; 2. champion, supporter)
aer n air (1. "atmospheric air"; 2. appearance; 3. melody); adj air (= airy, aerial);
aeracion n aeration, airing; also: [Chem.]
aerage n aeration, airing
aerar v to air (= to expose to the open air)
aerifero adj aeriferous
aerificacion n aerification
aerificar v to aerify (= to change to an aeriform state)
aeriforme adj aeriform
aerobico adj [Biol.] aerobic
aerobio n [Biol.] aerobe
aerodinamica n aerodynamics
aerodinamico adj aerodynamic
aerodromo n aerodrome; also: airfield
aerografia n aerography
aerolitico adj aerolitic
aerolito n aerolite
aerologia n aerology
aerometria n aerometry
aerometro n aerometer
aeronauta n aeronaut, airman
aeronautica n aeronautics
aeronautico adj aeronautic(al)
aeronave n airship;
aeronaves aircraft
aeroplano n airplane
aeroporto n airport
aerostacion n aerostation
aerostatica n aerostatics
aerostatico adj aerostatic
aerostato n [Aeronaut.] aerostat
afabile adj affable
afabilitate n affability
afair n affair (1. concern; 2. event);
afamar v to starve, famish (= to cause to starve or famish)
afamator n starver (as in "starver of the people")
afasia n [Pathol.] aphasia
afasico n aphasic, aphasiac
afecion n affection (1. the fact or state of being affected or acted upon); 2. fondness; 3. [Pathol.])
afecionar v to be fond of
afecionato 1. pp of affectionar ; 2. adj affectionate
afectabile adj impressionable
afectacion n affectation (= artificiality of manner)
afectato adj affected (= full of affectation)
afectibile adj impressionable
afectibilitate n impressionability
afectivo adj affective, emotional
afecto n affection, fondness
afectuoso adj loving, affectionate
aficer v to affect (= to have an effect on)
afidavit n affidavit (= written statement made on oath)
afilar v to whet, sharpen
afilatoria n sharpener, sharpening machine
afiliacion n affiliation (with a society, etc.)
afiliar v to affiliate (= to receive or connect as member, branch, etc.);
afiliato 1. pp of affiliar ; 2. adj affiliate, affiliated
afin adj 1. resembling, like; 2. related by marriage;
afinamento n (act of) refining, improving; also: [Metal.]
afinar v to refine, improve; also: [Metal.]
afinator n refiner (of metals)
afinitate n affinity (1. relationship by marriage; 2. resemblance, likeness; 3. attraction)
afirmabile adj affirmable
afirmacion n affirmation (1. assertion; 2. affirmative proposition)
afirmar v to strengthen, make firm; 2. to affirm, assert
afirmativa n affirmative (= affirmative statement, reply, etc.)
afirmativo adj affirmative;
afirmator n affirmer
afixar v to affix, fasten
afixo n [Gram.] affix
aflicion n affliction, distress
aflictivo adj giving pain, distressing;
afliger v to afflict;
afloramento n [Geol.] outcrop
aflorar v to outcrop [Geol.]
afluencia n affluence (1. concourse, flowing towards; 2. as in "affluence of people"; 3. profusion, opulence)
afluente I. ppr of affluer ; II. adj 1. tributary (as in "tributary stream"); 2. affluent, opulent, n tributary (stream), affluent
afluer v to flow (into); 2. to crowd, flock, throng (to a place)
afluxo n afflux
afolamento n 1. madness; 2. panic, terror
afolar v to madden, drive mad;
afonia n aphonia
afonico adj aphonic, voiceless
afono adj aphonic, voiceless
aforismo n aphorism
aforista n aphorist
aforistico adj aphoristic
aforizar v to aphorize (= to speak, write, etc., in aphorisms)
afresco n fresco (= picture painted in fresco);
Africa npr Africa ^
africano n, adj African ^
Afrodite npr [Gr. Mythol.] Aphrodite
afroditico adj aphroditic, venereal
afrodiziaco adj aphrodisiac
afrontamento n 1. (act of) affronting, insulting; 2. open defiance
afrontar v to affront (1. to insult to the face; 2. to face in defiance)
afrontator n affronter, insulter
afronto n affront
afuzar v to spindle, give a spindle shape to (as in "to spindle a column, etc.")
agata n agate (= the stone agate)
agatifero adj agatiferous
agatiforme adj agatiform
agatino adj agate, agatine
agencia n agency (as in "news agency, real estate agency, etc.")
agenda n agenda (= memorandum book)
agente n agent (1. active power; 2. one who acts for another);
ager v to act (= to be doing)
agibile adj 1. feasible; 2. manageable
agil adj agile; nimble
agilitate n agility; nimbleness
ajo n [Com.] agio, exchange premium
ajotage n agiotage, exchange business, stockbroking
ajotar v to speculate (on the stock exchange)
ajotator n speculator (on the stock exchange)
agitacion n agitation (1. violent moving or shaking; 2. disturbance, excitement)
agitar v to agitate (1. to move or shake violently; to stir; 2. to perturb, excite); II. to debate
agitator n agitator (1. [Pol.]; 2. apparatus for shaking or mixing; also: stirring rod, mixer)
aglomeracion n agglomeration
aglomerar v to agglomerate (= to gather or heap together)
aglomerato n agglomerate
aglutinacion n agglutination
aglutinante 1. ppr of agglutinar ; 2. adj agglutinant, agglutinative;
aglutinar v to stick or glue together, agglutinate
aglutinativo adj agglutinative, agglutinating
agno n lamb
agnosticismo n agnosticism
agnostico n, adj agnostic
agon n [Gr. Antiq.] agon
agonia n agony (1. death struggle; 2. extreme pain of mind)
agonista n [Gr. Antiq.] agonist
agonismo n competition
agonistico adj [Gr. Antiq.] agonistic
agonizante 1. ppr of agonisar ; 2. adj on the point of death
agonizar v to be on the point of death; 2. to agonize, suffer mental anguish
agora n [Gr. Hist.] agora
agorafobia n [Psychopathol.] agoraphobia
agorafobo n, adj [Psychopathol.] agoraphobe
agradabile adj agreeable, pleasing
agradamento n 1. pleasure; 2. agreeableness, pleasantness
agradar v appreciate, be pleased with, welcome, enjoy, like, fancy
agrandimento n 1. enlargement; 2. aggrandizement
agrario adj agrarian; also: farm, field (as in "farm or field laborer")
agravacion n aggravation (= act of aggravating, or state of being aggravated)
agravamento n aggravation
agravar v to aggravate (= to make worse);
agravator n aggravator
agreder v to assail, attack
agregacion n aggregation
agregar v to aggregate (= to collect or unite into a mass or sum)
agregativo adj aggregative
agregato n aggregate
agresion n aggression
agresivo adj aggressive
agresor n aggressor
agreste adj rustic (1. rural; 2. awkward, uncouth)
agricola n agriculturalist
agricolo adj agricultural
agricultor n agriculturist; also: farmer, husbandman, etc.
agricultura n agriculture, farming
agrimensor n surveyor (= one who surveys lands, highways, etc.)
agrimensura n 1. surveying; 2. [Topog.] survey
agro n field (= arable land)
agronomia n agronomy, agronomics
agronomico adj agronomic, agricultural
agronomo n agronomist
agrupamento n 1. (act of) grouping; 2. group
agrupar v to group
aguerimento n (act of) inuring to war
aguerir v to inure to war
agulia n needle; also: gramophone needle;
aguliata n needleful (of thread, etc.)
agulieta n aglet, aiguillette
aigrete n aigrette
aira n threshing floor
ajornamento n adjournment, postponement
ajornar v to adjourn, postpone
al to the quick
ala n wing (1. "wing of a bird, airplane etc."; 2. part of a building)
alabastrino adj alabastrine, alabaster
alabastrite n alabaster (= Oriental alabaster)
alabastro n alabaster (as in "gypseous alabaster")
alacre adj eager, brisk, alacritous
alacritate n eagerness, briskness, alacrity
alactamento n (act of) suckling, nursing
alactar v to suckle, nurse
alargamento n widening, broadening
alargar v to widen (= to make broad(er))
alarma n alarm (1. call to arms; 2. fright)
alarmante 1. ppr of alarmar ; 2. adj alarming
alarmar v to alarm (1. to call to arms; 2. to startle)
alarmista n alarmist.
alarmismo n scaremongering.
alato adj winged
alauda see aloda
alba n 1. dawn, break of day; 2. [Eccl.] alb
albanese adj/n Albanian ^
Albania npr Albania ^
albatros n [Ornith.] albatross
albergar v to shelter, lodge
albergaro n innkeeper
albergo n 1. shelter, lodging; 2. inn;
albiflor adj white-flowered, albiflorous
albinismo n albinism
albino n albino
albo adj white (= of the color white)
albricoca n apricot
albricoco n apricot tree
album n album
albume, -ine n albumen (1. white of an egg 2. [Bot.]) (*)
albumina n [Biochem.] albumin
albuminoide n, adj [Biochem.] albuminoid
albuminoso adj albuminous, albuminose
albuminuria n [Pathol.] albuminuria
alca n [Ornith.] auk
alcalde [H] n alcalde (= mayor of a Spanish town, etc.)
alcali [Chem.] alkali;
alcalimetro n alkalimeter
alcalinitate n alkalinity
alcalino n, adj alkaline
alcalizacion n alkalization
alcalizar v to alkalize
alcaloide n alkaloid
alce n [Zool.] elk
alciar v to raise (1. to make higher; 2. to raise the position or level of);
alco pron something, anything; adv somewhat
alcol n alcohol
alcolico n, adj alcoholic
alcolismo n alcoholism
alcolista n, adj (m/f) alcoholic.
alcolizato n, adj m alcoholic.
alcolizacion n alcoholization
alcolizar v to alcoholize
alcova n alcove (= recessed portion of a room)
alcubi adv 1. somewhere; 2. anywhere as in ("did you see him anywhere?")
alcun adj male some, any; also: a few; indef pron someone, somebody; anyone, anybody (*)
alcuna adj female some, any; also: a few; indef pron someone, somebody; anyone, anybody (*)
alectar v to lay up (through illness)
alectata 1. pp of allectar ; 2. adj bedridden
alegacion n [Law] allegation
alegar v to allege (= to bring forward as an argument or excuse)
alegoria n allegory
alegorico adj allegoric, allegorical
alegorista n allegorist
alegorismo n symbolism
alegorizacion n allegorization
alegorizar v to allegorize
alegorizator n allegorizer
alegrar v to cheer up, brighten up (= to make gay or cheerful);
alegre adj gay, sprightly; merry; cheerful
alegreza n gayness, sprightliness; merriness; cheerfulness
alegreto n [Mus.] allegretto
alegro n [Mus.] allegro
aleluia alleluia, hallelujah
alergia n [Pathol.] allergy
alergico adj [Pathol.] allergic
alerta n alert, alarm
alertar v to give the alarm to, alarm
aleta n 1. small wing, winglet; 2. (small) wingshaped appendage (= flange, rib, fin, etc.)
aleut n Aleut
aleutico adj Aleutian;
aleviacion n lightening (= making less heavy); also: alleviation
aleviar v to lighten (= to make less heavy); also: to alleviate
aleviator n lightener; also: alleviator
Alexandria npr Alexandria
alexandriano adj Alexandrian (= of Alexandria)
alexandrino n, adj I. Alexandrian (1. of Alexandria; 2. of Alexander the Great); II. [Pros.] Alexandrine
alfa n alpha (= the first letter of the Greek alphabet);
alfabetico adj alphabetical
alfabetizacion n alphabetization
alfabetizar v to alphabetize
alfabeto n alphabet
alga n alga
algebra n algebra
algebrico adj algebraic, algebraical
algebrista n algebrist
Algeria npr Algeria ^
algeriano n, adj Algerian, Algerine ^
algesia n [Med.] algesia (= sensitivity to pain)
algometria n [Psychol.] algometry (= measurement of sensitivity to pain)
algometrico adj [Psychol.] algometric
algometro n [Psychol.] algometer
aliancia n alliance;
aliar v to ally;
alias adv 1. otherwise (= in another manner); 2. alias; 3. at another time
aliato n ally
alibi n alibi
alibile adj nutritive, nourishing, alible
alibilitate n alibility
alienabile adj alienable
alienabilitate n alienability
alienacion n alienation (1. transfer of ownership to another; 2. estrangement; 3. insanity)
alienar v to alienate (1. to transfer ownership of; 2. to estrange)
alienatario n alienee
alienato 1. pp of alienar ; 2. adj insane
alienator n alienator
alienismo n [Med.] alienism
alienista n alienist
alieno adj alien (= differing in nature)
aligar v to bind, attach (to); 2. to alloy (as in "to alloy silver with copper")
aligato n alloy
aligator n alligator
alimentacion n nourishment, alimentation
alimentar v to feed
alimentario adj alimentary
alimentator n feeder, alimenter
alimento n food;
alimentoso adj nutritious
alineamento n alignment (= action of aligning)
alinear v to align (= to range or place in a line)
alio n garlic
alquando adv at some time or other; at any time; sometime; in future time
alquanto adv somewhat, to some degree
aliteracion n alliteration
aliterar v to alliterate
alizari n madder root
alizarina n alizarin, madder root
almanaco n almanac
almosna n alms;
almosnaria n almonry
almosnaro n almoner; almsgiver
almosniera n alms purse, alms bag
alocucion n allocution
aloda n lark (= singing bird of the family Alaudidae)
alongamento n (act of) lengthening
alongar v to lengthen (= to make longer); to stretch out (one's arm)
alopate n allopath
alopatia n allopathy
alora adv then (1. at that time; 2. in that case, consequently)
alotrope adj 1. [Chem.] allotropic; 2. [Zoo.] allotropous
alotropia n [Chem.] allotropy
alotropico adj [Chem.] allotropic
alotropo n [Chem.] allotrope
Alpes nprpl Alps
alpestre adj Alpine, Alpestrine
alpege n mountain pasture (*)
alpinismo n Alpinism; mountaineering
alpinista n Alpinist; Alpine climber
alpino adj Alpine, alpine; also: [Ethnol.]
alquimia n alchemy
alquimico adj alchemical
alquimista n alchemist
alsaciano n Alsatian
altaico adj Altaic
altar n altar
alterabile adj alterable
alteracion n 1. alteration; 2. adulteration (= action of adulterating)
alterar v to alter (= to make different); 2. to adulterate;
altercacion n altercation
altercar v to quarrel, wrangle, altercate
alternacion n alternation
alternar v to alternate (1. to do by turns; 2. to occur by turns)
alternativa n 1. alternation; 2. alternative (= choice between two possible things or lines of action)
alternato adj alternate, alternating
alterno adj [Math., Bot.] alternate;
altero adj other (1. additional; 2. different);
alteza n Highness
altiamento n (act of) raising or lifting
altimetro n altimeter
altisonante adj altisonant, high-sounding
altisono adj altisonant, high-sounding
altitude n 1. altitude; 2. height;
alto n I. top, upper part; II. [Mus.] alto (1. contralto voice; 2. tenor violin); adj 1. high; 2. loud;
altro adj other (1. additional; 2. different);
altruismo n altruism
altruista n altruist
aluder v to allude
aluminium n aluminum, aluminium
alusion n allusion;
alusivo adj allusive; alluding
aluvial adj alluvial
aluvion n 1. inundation; alluvion; 2. alluvium
alveo n trough, tub; also: bathtub
alveolar adj 1. cell-like; honeycomb (as in "honeycomb pattern"); 2. [Anat.] alveolar
alveolato adj honeycombed, pitted, alveolate
alveolo n 1. cell (of a honeycomb); 2. socket (of a tooth)
amabile adj lovable, amiable
amabilitate n amiability
amalgama n amalgam
amalgamacion n amalgamation (1. union, consolidation; 2. [Metal.])
amalgamar v to amalgamate (1. [Metal.]; 2. to combine, consolidate)
amalgamator n amalgamator
amandola n almond
amandolo n almond-tree
amante n lover, paramour
amar v to love; also: to like, be fond of, etc.
amarage n [Aeronaut.] action of alighting on water
amarar v to alight on water [Aeronaut.]
amaritude n bitterness
amarizar v to make bitter; to embitter
amaro adj bitter
amasamento n amassment
amasar v to amass
amasator n amasser
amato 1. pp of amar ; 2. adj beloved
amator n lover (= one who has a strong liking for something)
amatorio adj amatory
amazona amazon, horsewoman; also: virago
amazonico adj Amazonian (1. pertaining to the Amazons; 2. pertaining to the Amazon river)
Amazonia npr Amazon
ambasada n embassy
ambasator n ambassador
ambicion n ambition
ambiciosa adj ambitious
ambiente n environment (= all of the surrounding conditions and influences), adj ambient, surrounding
ambiguitate n ambiguity (1. double or dubious meaning; 2. ambiguous expression)
ambiguo adj ambiguous
ambir v to go round (something), surround; 2. to go round after, solicit
ambito n ambit, circuit, circuitous route
ambivertito n [Psychol.] ambivert
ambliopia n [Med.] amblyopia
ambliopico adj amblyopic
ambo adj both;
ambra n 1. amber; 2. ambergris;
ambrar v to perfume with ambergris
ambrozia n ambrosia (1. food intended or fit for the gods; 2. [Bot.] wormseed)
ambrozial adj ambrosial
ambroziano adj Ambrosian;
ambulancia n ambulance (1. field hospital; 2. "hospital ambulance")
ambulante 1. ppr of ambular ; 2. adj ambulant
ambular v to walk (= to go on foot)
ambulatura n gait, walk
ameba n [Zool.] amoeba
amebico adj amoebic
amebiforme adj amoebiform
ameboide adj amoeboid;
amen interj amen
America npr America;
americanismo n Americanism (1. American custom or characteristic; 2. word or phrase peculiar to American English)
americanista n Americanist (a person who studies some aspect of America, such as its history or languages)
americanizar v to Americanize
americano n, adj American (1. an inhabitant of North or South America; 2. an inhabitant of the United States) ^
Statos Unitos n United States of America ^
statunitese n, adj native of the United States) ^
ametisto n amethyst
amfibio n amphibian (1. [Zool.]; 2. amphibian airplane),adj amphibious
amfibiologia n amphibiology
amfiteatral adj amphitheatric, amphitheatrical
amfiteatro n amphitheater
amfora n amphora
amica n friend (fem.)
amicabile adj amicable, friendly
amicabilitate n friendliness, amicability
amical adj friendly;
amicar v to make friends of;
amicitate n friendship
amico adj friendly (= not enemy);
amido n [Chem.] amide
amidogeno n [Chem.] amidogen
amino n [Chem.] amine
aminofenol n [Chem.] aminophenol
amnesia n amnesia, loss of memory
amnestia n amnesty
amnestiar v to amnesty, give or proclaim amnesty (to)
amnestico adj amnesty, amnestic
amolimento n softening, making soft
amolir v to soften; also: to mollify, mitigate, assuage, etc.
amonal n [Technol.] ammonal
amoniacal adj ammoniacal
amoniaco n 1. ammonia (= [Chem.] NH3); 2. ammoniac, gum ammoniac;
amonico adj ammonic, ammoniacal
amonificacion n ammonification (1. impregnation with ammonia; 2. decomposition with production of ammonia)
amonificar v to ammonify
amonite n [Paleontol.] ammonite
amonium n ammonium
amonta n amount
amontar v to amount
amor n love (= passionate affection);
amoral adj amoral, nonmoral
amoreto n love affair, flirtation
amorfia n amorphism
amorfismo n amorphism
amorfo adj amorphous; specif.: [Chem.; Geol.; Biol.; etc.]
amorositate n amorousness
amoroso adj amorous (1. loving; 2. pertaining to love)
amortimento n (act of) deadening, subduing
amortir v to deaden (feelings, taste, etc.)
amortizacion n amortization
amortizar v to amortize (= to extinguish a debt by means of a sinking fund)
amover v to amove, remove (from office, etc.)
amovibile adj amovable, removable (= subject to removal)
amovibilitate n amovability, removability
amperage n amperage
ampere n ampere
amperometro n amperometer, ammeter
ampliacion n enlargement, enlarging
ampliar v to enlarge (= to make larger)
amplificacion n amplification
amplificar v to amplify (1. as in "to amplify a story, etc."; 2. [Elec.]; 3. to exaggerate)
amplificativo adj amplifying, magnifying
amplificator n amplifier; also: [Photog.] enlarger
amplitude n amplitude
amplo adj ample (1. spacious, extensive; 2. copious)
ampula n 1. [Pathol.] blister; 2. [Eccl.] ampulla; 3. phial, flask; also: ampoule; 4. (electric) bulb
amputacion n amputation
amputar v to amputate
amuleto n amulet; also: charm
amuzamento n amusement
amuzar v to amuse, entertain;
anabaptismo n Anabaptism
anabaptista n Anabaptist
anabaptizar v to anabaptize, rebaptize
anacardiace n [Bot.] anacardiaceous
anacardiaceas npl [Bot.] Anacardiaceae
anacardio n [Bot.] anacardium
anacreontico adj Anacreontic
anacronico adj anachronous, anachronic, anachronistic
anacronismo n anachronism
anacronista adj a person or thing that belongs or seems to belong to another time
anacronizar v to anachronize, commit anachronisms
anacrono adj anachronous, anachronic
anaerobico adj [Biol.] anaerobic
anaerobio n [Biol.] anaerobe
anagrama n anagram
anal adj [Anat.] anal
analectos npl analects, analecta
analfabetico adj 1. illiterate; 2. [Phonet.] analphabetic; 3. unwritten, without an alphabet
analfabetismo n 1. illiteracy; 2. [Phonet.] analphabetism, analphabetic notation
analfabeto n, adj illiterate
analgesia n [Med.] analgesia (= insensitivity to pain)
analgesico adj [Med.] analgesic
analgia n [Med.] analgia, analgesia (= insensitivity to pain)
analgico adj [Med.] analgic, analgesic
analista n analyst, analyzer
analitico adj analytic, analytical;
analizabile adj analyzable
analizar v to analyze
analizator n analyzer, analyst
analize n analysis;
analoga adj analogous (= corresponding in some ways);
analogia n analogy
analogico adj analogic, analogical (= founded on analogy)
ananas n [Bot.] pineapple
anarquia n anarchy
anarquico adj anarchic, anarchical
anarquismo n anarchism
anarquista n anarchist
anate n [Zool.] duck
anatema n [Eccl.] anathema
anatematizar v to anathematize [Eccl.]
anatomia n anatomy
anatomico adj anatomic, anatomical
anatomista n anatomist
ancestral adj ancestral
ancestre n ancestor
ancianitate n 1. oldness, antiquity; 2. seniority (= length of service)
anciano adj ancient, old;
ancorage n anchorage (1. action of anchoring; 2. place to anchor; 3. anchorage dues)
ancorar v to anchor
anda! go!; (*)
andaluso n, adj Andalusian
andante adj/adv/n [Mus.] andante
andantino [I] adj/n [Mus.] andantino
andar v to walk along, tramp, journey, to go, etc. (*)
androfobia n androphobia
androginia n androgyny
androgino n, adj androgyne (1. hermaphrodite; 2. [Bot.])
androide n android
anecdota n anecdote
anecdotage n anecdotes collectively
anecdotico adj anecdotal
anecdotista n anecdotist
anecter v to annex (= to join as an addition to existing possessions)
anelar adj ring-shaped, annular;
aneleto n small ring, annulet
anelides npl [Zool.] Annelides
anelo n ring (= circle of metal or other material); also: ringlike object;
anemia n [Med.] anemia, anaemia
anemico adj anemic, anaemic
anemografia n [Meterol.] anemography
anemografo n anemograph
anemometro n anemometer
anemone n anemone;
anemoscopio n anemoscope
anestesia n anesthesia
anestesiar v to anesthetize
anestetico n, adj anesthetic
aneto n dill
anexar v to annex (1. to add, append; 2. to join as an addition to existing possessions)
anexion n annexation
anexo n annex
angelica n [Bot.] angelica
angelico adj angelic;
angelo n angel;
angelus n [R.C.Ch.] Angelus; also: Angelus bell
angina n [Pathol.] quinsy, angina;
anginoso adj quinsied
angiografia n angiography
angiologia n angiology
angiosperma n [Bot.] angiosperm;
angiospermas Angiospermae
angiosperme adj [Bot.] angiospermous
Angola npr Angola ^
Gana npr Gana ^
Liberia npr Liberia ^
liberiano native of Liberia ^
Mozambico npr Mozambique ^
mozambicano native of Mozambique ^
ganese native of Gana ^
angolano native of Angola ^
Anglatera England ^
anglese n 1. English (= English language); 2. Englishman, Englishwoman, adj English ^
anglicanismo n [Eccl.] Anglicanism
anglicano n, adj [Eccl.] Anglican
anglicismo n Anglicism (1. English idiom; 2. quality of being English)
anglicista n an expert in or student of English literature or language
anglicizar v to Anglicize
anglico adj Anglic, Anglian
anglo-americano n, adj Anglo-American
anglo-catolicista adj [Eccl.] Anglo-Catholic, High-Church
anglofilo n, adj Anglophile
anglofobia n Anglophobia
anglofobo n, adj Anglophobe
anglomania n Anglomania
anglomano n Anglomaniac
anglos npl [Hist.] Angles
anglosaxone adj/n Anglo-Saxon
angue n snake, serpent
anguiforme adj anguiform
anguila n eel
anguiliforme adj anguilliform, eel-shaped
anguino adj anguine
angular adj angular
angularitate n angularity, angularness
angulato adj angulate, angled
angulo n angle, corner;
anguloso adj angulous, angular
angustia n anguish (1. [Pathol.]; 2. agony, distress)
angustiar v to anguish
angustiosa adj anguished
anidar v to nest
anidrido n [Chcm.] anhydride;
anidrite n [Mineral.] anhydrite
anidro adj anhydrous
anielacion n panting, gasping
anielante 1. ppr of anhelar ; 2. adj panting, gasping
anielar v to pant, gasp
anil n anil (1. Indigo shrub; 2. indigo dye)
anilabile adj 1. annihilable; 2. voidable
anilacion n 1. annihilation; 2. annulment, voiding
anilico adj anilic (1. pertaining to anil; 2. pertaining to aniline)
anilina n [Chem.] aniline; attrib.: aniline
anima n soul;
animacion n animation (1. the action of animating; 2. vivacity, sprightliness)
animadversion n animadversion (= adverse criticism)
animadverter v to animadvert (= to express adverse criticism)
animal n, adj animal (= pertaining to animals)
animalculo n animalcule
animalesco adj animal (= characteristic of an animal)
animalitate n animality
animalizacion n animalization (1. conversion into animal matter; 2. reduction to animal nature)
animalizar v to animalize (1. to convert into animal matter; 2. to reduce to animal nature)
animar v to animate
animato I. pp of animar ; II. adj 1. animate, living; 2. animated, lively
animator n animater, animator
animismo n animism
animista n animist
animo n animating spirit
animositate n animosity
anion n [Phys.] anion
anis n anise
aniversario n anniversary
anizar v to flavor with anise
ano n year;
anoctar v to grow dark (as in "it is growing dark, evening is coming")
anodico adj anodic; also: [Med., Bot.]
anodo n [Elec.] anode
anomalia n anomaly
anomalo adj anomalous
anonimitate n anonymity, anonymousness
anonimo adj anonymous;
anormal adj abnormal
anormalitate n abnormality
anotacion n annotation
anotar v to annotate
anotator n annotator
anque (I) too, (me) too;
ansa n handle (of a cup, jug, basket, etc.); also: [Anat.] ansa
ansato adj ansate, looped;
ansere n goose
anserino adj goose (as in "goose liver");
antagonismo n antagonism
antagonista n antagonist (1. opponent; 2. [Physiol.]); attrib.: antagonistic
antagonistico adj antagonistic
antagonizar v to antagonize (= to contend with; to act in opposition to)
antarctico adj antarctic;
ante I. prep before (1. in front of; 2. earlier than; 3. above); II. adv before (1. in front, ahead; also: forward; 2. earlier);
antebracio n forearm
antecamera n anteroom; also: waiting room (at a doctor's office, etc.);
antecedente n antecedent (1. [Logic, Math.]; 2. [Gram.]);
anteceder v to antecede, be the antecedent
antecesor n predecessor
antedata n antedate
antedatar v to antedate (= to affix an earlier date than the actual one)
antediluviano adj antediluvian
antefixa n [Arch.] antefix
antelmintico n, adj anthelminthic, vermifuge
antemeridiano adj antemeridian
antemural n [Fortif.] barbican
antena n I. [Naut.] lateen yard; II. antenna (1. [Zool.]; 2. [Radio] aerial)
antepenultima n, adj last but two, antepenultimate
anteponer v to prepose, place before or in front
anteposicion n (act of) preposing, (act of) placing before or in front
anterior adj anterior;
anterioritate n anteriority
anteriormente adv formerly, before
antiaero adj [Mil.] antiaircraft
antiastmatico adj antasthmatic
anticatolicista adj anti-Catholic
anticiclon n [Meteorol.] anticyclone
anticios npl antiscians, antiscii
anticipacion n 1. anticipation (= act of doing or using in advance); 2. [Rhet.] prolepsis
anticipar v to anticipate (= to do or use in advance);
anticlerical adj anticlerical
anticlericalismo n anticlericalism
anticlericalista n (person who tis against the power and influence of the clergy, esp. in politics)
anticoncepcion n contraception
anticoncepcional adj contraceptive;
anticonstitucional adj unconstitutional
anticristiano adj anti-Christian
anticristo antichrist
Anticristo npr Antichrist;
antidotar v to antidote
antidoto n antidote;
antifacista n antifascist; also: attrib. antifascist
antifona n [Eccl.] antiphon, antiphony
antifonal adj antiphonal
antifonario n antiphonary, antiphonal
antifrase n antiphrasis
antifrastico adj antiphrastic
antilope n antelope
antimonial adj antimonial
antimonio n antimony
antinacional adj antinational
antinefritico adj antinephritic
antinomia n antinomy
antinomico adj antinomic
antinomista n [Eccl. Hist.] antinomian
antinomismo n [Eccl. Hist.] antinomianism
antipapa n antipope
antiparlamentar adj antiparliamentary
antipatia n antipathy
antipatico adj antipathetic
antiperistase n antiperistasis (= intensification of a quality by an opposing quality)
antipodico adj antipodal
antipodo n opposite, contrary, antipode;
antiqualia n old stuff, trash
antiquar v to antiquate
antiquario n 1. antiquary; 2. antiquedealer
antiquato adj antiquated, old-fashioned
antiquitate n antiquity (1. ancient character; 2. early ages of history; 3. antique)
antiquo adj antique, ancient;
antireligioso adj antireligious
antiscorbutico adj antiscorbutic
antisemita n anti-Semite
antisemitico adj anti-Semitic
antisemitismo n anti-Semitism
antisepsis n antisepsis
antiseptico n, adj antiseptic, antiseptical
antisocial adj antisocial
antispasmodico adj [Med.] antispasmodic
antitese n antithesis (1. [Rhet.]; 2. opposition)
antitoxina n antitoxin
antitrinitario adj anti-Trinitarian
antocianina n [Chem.] anthocyanin
antografia n [Bot.] anthography
antologia n anthology
antologista n anthologist
antonimia n antonymy
antonimo n, adj antonym
antrace n [Med., Veter.] anthrax
antracen n [Chem.] anthracene
antracico adj anthracic
antracifero adj anthraciferous
antraciforme adj anthraciform
antracite n anthracite (coal), hard coal
antracitico adj anthracitic
antracitoso adj anthracitous
antracometro n anthracometer
antraquinon n [Chem.] anthraquinone
antropofagia n anthropophagy, cannibalism
antropofago n, adj man-eater, cannibal;
antropogenese n anthropogenesis
antropogenesis n anthropogenesis
antropoide n, adj anthropoid
antropologia n anthropology
antropologico adj anthropological
antropologista n anthropologist
antropologo n anthropologist
antropometria n anthropometry
antropometrico adj anthropometric
antropomorfismo n anthropomorphism
antropomorfista n anthropomorphist
antropomorfo adj anthropomorphous
antroposofia n anthroposophy
antroposofico adj anthroposophical
antroposofo n, adj anthroposophist
anual adj annual (= coming once a year)
anuario n yearbook
anue adj annual (1. coming once a year; 2. lasting one year)
anuitate n annuity
anulabile adj voidable
anulacion n annulment, cancellation
anular v to annul, cancel, quash
anulativo adj annulling, quashing
anuloso adj [Zool.] annulose
anunciacion n announcement;
anunciar v to announce
anunciator n announcer
anuncio n 1. announcement; 2. advertisement
anus n [Anat.] anus
anxioso adj anxious (1. uneasy, worried; 2. eagerly desiring)
anxietate n anxiety (1. uneasiness; 2. eager desire)
aorta n aorta
aortico adj aortic
apaciabile adj appeasable
apaciamento n appeasement; pacification
apaciar v to appease
apaciator n appeaser
aparar v to prepare
aparato n I. apparatus (1. appliance, instrument; 2. collection of mechanical contrivances for carrying out a given work); II. pomp, display;
aparencia n appearance (= aspect);
aparentar v to ally or connect by marriage
aparente adj apparent (1. plain to see; 2. seeming);
aparer v to appear (= to come in sight)
aparicion n apparition (1. act of appearing, appearance; 2. phantom, ghost)
apartamento n 1. (act of) separating; 2. apartment, flat
apartar v to separate
apatia n apathy
apatico adj apathetic
ape n bee;
apelabile adj appealable
apelacion n I. appeal (1. [Law]; 2. as in "the appeal to reason"); II. appellation
apelante n [Law] appellant
apelar v to appeal [Law]; 2. to call, name;
apelativo n, adj [Gram.] appellative (= common or class name)
apelo n appeal (1. [Law]; 2. earnest request);
apender v to hang up (on, to, onto, etc.); 2. to append
apendice n appendix (1. appendage; 2. "appendix to a book, etc."; 3. [Anat.])
apendicectomia n [Surg.] appendectomy
apendicitis n appendicitis
apendicula n appendicle, small appendix or appendage
apendicular adj [Pathol.] appendicular
apenino adj Apennine
apepsia n [Pathol.] apepsy
apercepcion n [Psychol.] apperception
aperciper v to perceive, apprehend (mentally)
aperente 1. ppr of aperir ; 2. adj aperient, laxative
aperir v to open (1. to unclose; 2. to begin)
aperitivo n, adj 1. aperient, laxative; 2. ap�ritif
aperitor n opener
apertinencia n [Law] appurtenance
apertinente adj appurtenant, appertinent
apertiner v to appertain
aperto adj open (= not closed, limited or hidden)
apertura n opening (1. action of opening; 2. aperture; 3. beginning)
apestar v to infect (with a plague)
apetalo adj [Bot.] apetalous
apetencia n appetency, appetence (= fixed and strong desire); also: appetite
apetente 1. ppr of appeter ; 2. adj longing, desirous (of)
apeter v to crave, have a craving for
apetibile adj appetible, desirable
apetitivo adj appetitive (= having appetite; giving appetite)
apetito n appetite
apiario n apiary
apiaro n bee-keeper
apice n apex
apicula n honey-bee
apiculario n bee-hive
apicultor n bee-keeper, apiculturist
apicultura n bee-keeping, apiculture
apivoro adj bee-eating
aplanamento n (act of) flattening, smoothing, planing
aplanar v to flatten, smooth, plane;
aplatar v to flatten (= to make flat, bring level)
aplauder v to applaud
aplauditor n applauder
aplauso n applause
aplicabile adj 1. that can be applied or put on; 2. applicable, appropriate
aplicabilitate n appropriateness, applicability
aplicacion n application (1. act of putting on; 2. act of putting to use; 3. diligence)
aplicar v to apply (1. to put on; 2. to put to use);
apocrifo n apocryphon, also: apocrypha;adj apocryphal; specif.: [Eccl.]; also: spurious, unauthenticated
apofisis n [Anat., Zool., etc.] apophysis
apogeo n apogee (1. [Astron.]; 2. highest point, culmination)
apoiar v to keep up, prop (up); also: to support, back, aid;
apoio n support (1. backing, aid; 2. prop, rest, shore)
apoline adj Apolline, Apollonian
Apolo npr [Gr.Myth.] Apollo
apologetica n apologetics
apologetico adj apologetic (= defending by speech or writing)
apologia n apology, apologia
apologista n apologist
apologo n apologue
aponer v to appose (as in "to appose one's seal to")
apoplectico adj apoplectic, apoplectical
apoplexia n apoplexy
aporcionamento n apportionment
aportar v to apportion
aposicion n apposition (1. act of placing near; 2. [Gram.]);
aposite adj apposite, relevant
apositivo adj [Gram.] appositive
apostasia n apostasy
apostata n apostate
apostolato n apostolate
apostolicitate n apostolicity
apostolico adj apostolic (1. pertaining to the apostles or their teachings; 2. papal)
apostolo n apostle;
apostrofar v to apostrophize (= to address in an apostrophe) [Rhet.]
apostrofo n apostrophe (= the mark ' as used in "ne'er", "boy's", etc.),n [Rhet.] apostrophe
apoteca n pharmacy, apothecary's
apotecario n apothecary
apoteosis n apotheosis (1. [Class. Hist.] deification; 2. glorification)
apreciabile adj 1. appreciable; 2. worthy of esteem
apreciacion n appreciation (1. appraisal; 2. adequate or high estimation of value)
apreciamento n appraisal
apreciar v to appraise (= to estimate the value of); 2. to appreciate (= to esteem highly)
apreciator n 1. appraiser; 2. one who appreciates, esteems highly
aprensivo adj apprehensive (= dreading)
aprender v to learn (1. to gain knowledge of, by study or instruction; 2. to acquire information about, find out about)
aprensibile adj apprehensible, understandable
aprensibilitate n apprehensibility, understandability
aprension n apprehension (1. act of grasping mentally; 2. dread)
aprentisage n apprenticeship
aprentise n apprentice
aprestar v to prepare, make ready
apresto n preparation
april n April
apriorismo n a priori reasoning
apriorista n a priori reasoner
aprioristico adj a priori
aprobabile adj approvable
aprobacion n approval, approbation
aprobativo adj approving, approbative
aprobator n approver
aprobatorio adj approbatory, approbative
aprochabile adj approachable
aprochar v to approach (= to come or go near to)
aproche n approach (= action of approaching);
aprofundamento n 1. (action of) deepening, making deeper in level; 2. (thorough) investigation
aprofundar v to deepen (= to make deeper in level); 2. to go deeply into, fathom, investigate
apropriabile adj 1. that may be appropriated; 2. adaptable
apropriacion n 1. appropriation (= action of appropriating); 2. adaptation (= action of adapting)
apropriar v to adapt;
apropriato 1. pp of appropriar ; 2. adj appropriate
aprobar, aprovar v to approve, approve of (*)
aprovisionamento n (act of) supplying, furnishing
aprovisionar v to supply, furnish, cater
aproximacion n approximation (1. action of approximating; 2. close estimate)
aproximar v to approximate, bring near;
aproximativo adj approximate, approximative
apsidal adj apsidal (1. [Astron.]; 2. [Arch.])
apside n apse (1. [Astron.] apsis; 2. [Arch.])
aptere adj [Entom.] apterous
apteros npl [Entom.] Aptera
aptitude n aptitude (= natural capacity or propensity)
apto adj apt (= suited to its purpose)
apunctamento n appointment, rendez-vous
apunctar v to appoint (as in "to appoint someone to a post"); 2. to point, sharpen
apuramento n 1. purification; 2. verification, audit
apurar v to clear (1. to free from impurities; 2. to free from obligation); II. to free from errors; to verify, audit, etc.
aqua n water (1. the liquid "water"; 2. limpidity and luster of a precious stone);
aquamarina n 1. (the stone) aquamarine; 2. (the color) aquamarine
aquamarino n, adj aquamarine
aquar v to water (plants, etc.); to sprinkle (with water)
aquarela n water color (painting)
aquarelista n water-color painter
aquario n aquarium;
Aquario [Astron.] Aquarius, Water Bearer
aquatico adj aquatic
aqueducto n [Arch.] aqueduct
aquiecencia n acquiescence
aquiecente 1. ppr of acquiescer ; 2. adj acquiescent
aquiecer v to acquiesce
aquiero n drain (= channel or pipe for carrying away water or other liquid)
aquila n eagle
aquilea n [Bot.] Achillea
aquilegia n [Bot.] columbine
aquilino adj aquiline
aquirer v to acquire
aquiribile adj acquirable
aquiritor n acquirer
aquisicion n acquisition (1. act of acquiring; 2. thing acquired)
aquisitor n acquirer
aquisto n acquisition (= thing acquired)
aquositate n aquosity, wateriness
aquoso adj aqueous, watery
ar n are (= one hundredth part of a hectare)
arabesco n, adj [Art] arabesque
Arabia npr Arabia ^
arabo adj Arab, Arabian, Arabic; ^
arabile adj arable
arabismo n Arabicism, Arabism, Arabic idiom
arabista n Arabist (= student of Arabic language and culture)
aranea n spider;
aranjamento n arrangement (1. order; 2. preparation, plan)
aranjar v to arrange (1. to set in order; 2. to contrive; 3. to settle, straighten out);
araquide n 1. [Bot.] Arachis; 2. peanut;
araquidico adj arachidic;
arar v to plow
arator n plower, plowman
aratorio adj agricultural, farming
aratro n plow
aratura n 1. (act of) plowing; 2. plowed field
arbitracion n arbitration
arbitrage n 1. arbitration, arbitrament; 2. [Bank. etc.] arbitrage
arbitramento n arbitration, arbitrament
arbitrar v to arbitrate
arbitrarietate n arbitrariness
arbitrario adj arbitrary
arbitrator n arbitrator
arbitro n arbiter; also: umpire
arbore n, adj arboreal, tree
arborecencia n [Bot.] arborescence
arborecente 1. ppr of arborescer ; 2. adj [Bot.] arborescent (= of treelike growth)
arborecer v to arboresce, grow into a tree [Bot.]
arboreto n grove; also: arboretum, n small tree
arborista n arborist
arborizacion n arborization; also: [Mineral.; Anat.; etc.]
arborizar v to give a treelike appearance to, arborize
arborizato 1. pp of arborisar ; 2. adj [Mineral.] dendritic
arbusto n shrub, bush
arca n ark
arcada n 1. archway; 2. arcade
arcadiano adj Arcadian
arcaico adj archaic
arcaismo n archaism
arcaista n archaist
arcaizar v to archaize
arcangelo n archangel
arcano n, adj secret, mysterious
arcar v to arch (1. to cause to arch or curve; 2. to furnish with arches)
arcaro n archer
arcion n saddlebow
arco n I. arc; II. arch; III. bow (1. weapon for shooting arrows; 2. rod for playing the violin, etc.);
arcobalista n crossbow (a type of medieval bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel))
arcoeto n (violin) bow
arconte n [Gr. Hist.] archon
arctico adj arctic;
ardente I. ppr of arder ; II. adj ardent (1. burning; 2. fervent)
arder v to burn (1. to be on fire; 2. to cause to be consumed by fire)
ardesia n slate (1. [Mineral.]; 2. roofing slate; 3. writing slate)
ardesiera n slate quarry
ardesiero n slate worker; slate-quarry owner
ardesioso adj slate, slaty
ardimento n burning (1. being on fire; 2. causing to be consumed by fire)
arditura n burn (= hurt, injury, or effect caused by burning)
ardor n ardor (1. fierce heat; 2. fervor)
ardoroso adj ardent, ardurous
arduitate n arduousness
arduo adj arduous (1. steep; 2. difficult to achieve)
area n area (1. clear space within a building; 2. surface extent)
arena n I. sand; II. arena (1. place of combat; 2. [Med.] gravel)
arenaceo adj sandy, arenaceous
arenamento n stranding, grounding
arenar v to sand (1. to cover with sand; 2. to rub with sand); II. to strand, run aground
arenario n sandpit
arenaro n dealer in sand
arenositate n sandiness, gravelliness; grittiness
arenoso adj sandy, gravelly; gritty
arentar v to rent or let (for hire)
areopagista n [Gr. Hist.] Areopagite (in ancient Athens) member of the judicial council whose met on Aeropagus)
Areopago [Gr. Hist.] Areopagus (the hill to the northwest of the Acropolis in Athens)
arestacion n 1. arresting, stopping (= bringing to a standstill); 2. arrest (= act of seizing someone by legal authority)
arestar v to arrest (1. to stop, bring to a standstill; 2. to seize (someone) by legal authority)
aresto n 1. arresting, stopping (= bringing to a standstill); 2. arrest (= apprehension by legal authority)
aretrar v to draw backwards; 2. to delay; 3. to back up (a horse, cart, etc. against a wall, etc.)
aretrato 1. pp of arretrar ; 2. adj behindhand, in arrears;
argentano n argentan, German silver
argentar v to silver, cover or plate with silver
argentaria n silver plate
argentaro n silversmith
argentata adj argentate, also pp of argentar
argentator n silverer, silver plater
argenteo adj silvery (= silver-colored)
argentifero adj argentiferous, yielding silver
argentina � n [Zool.] argentine
Argentina � npr Argentina ^
argentino n Argentine, Argentino, adj. I. silvery, argentine (1. silvercolored; 2. silver-toned); II. Argentine ^
argento n silver;
argentoso adj containing silver, argentous
argila n clay, argil
argilaria n clay-pit
argiloso adj clayey
argirante adj argyranthous
argirico adj argyric
argirite n [Mineral.] argyrite
argironeta n [Zool.] Argyroneta, water spider
argon n [(Chem.] argon
argonauta 1. pioneer, explorer etc.; 2. [Zool.] argonaut
Argonauta npr [Gr. Mythol.] Argonaut;
argot n argot; also: slang
argotico adj argotic; also: slangy (as in "a slangy expression")
argucia n 1. quick-wittedness; subtlety; 2. quibble, cavil; 3. witticism
arguciar v to quibble, cavil
arguciosa adj quibbling, caviling
arguer v to argue (= to offer arguments for or against); 2. to show, make clear; 3. to infer
arguibile adj arguable, debatable
argumentacion n argumentation
argumentar v to argue (= to offer arguments for or against)
argumentativo adj 1. [Lit.] expository, giving the argument of; 2. argumentative (= containing a process of reasoning)
argumento n argument (1. reason offered in proof; 2. summary)
arguto adj 1. clear (to the ear); shrill, piercing; 2. keen, quick-witted, subtle
aria [I] n [Mus.] aria
Ariadna nprf [Gr. Mythol.] Ariadne;
ariano n, adj Aryan (1. Indo-Iranian; 2. Indo-European)
Iran n Iran
iraniano n, adj Iranian
ariditate n aridity
arido adj arid
Aries npr [Astron.] Aries, Ram
arieta n [Mus.] arietta
arietacion n ramming, arietation
arietar v to ram
arietario adj ram, ram's (= of a ram or battering ram)
ariete n 1. ram; 2. battering ram; also: [Rom. Antiq.] aries;
Ariete [Astron.] Aries, Ram
arioso n, adj [Mus.] ariose, arioso
aristocracia n aristocracy
aristocrata n aristocrat
aristocratico adj aristocratic
Aristoteles npr [Gr. Philos.] Aristotle
aristotelista adj Aristotelian
aristotelismo n Aristotelianism
aritmetico n, adj arithmetic, arithmetical, n arithmetician
aritmomancia n arithmomancy
aritmometro n arithmometer
arivar v to arrive
arivata n arrival
arivismo n unscrupulous ambition
arivista n (social) climber
Arlequin npr Harlequin;
arlequinada n harlequinade; also: buffoonery
arma n arm (1. weapon; 2. branch of the military service);
armamento n 1. armament (= equipment with arms); 2. commissioning (of a ship)
armar v to arm (1. to supply with weapons; 2. to equip, fit out);
armario n wardrobe, cupboard
armea, armata n army; (*)
armatura n 1. armor; 2. [Magnet., Elec.] armature; 3. frame, framework
Armenia npr Armenia ^
armeno, armeniano n, adj Armenian (1. Armenian language; 2. native of Armenia) ^
armero n armorer (1. manufacturer of arms; 2. official in charge of armament or arms)
armipotente adj armipotent
armisticio n armistice
arogacion n arrogation (1. act of making exorbitant claims; 2. [Rom. Law])
arogancia n arrogance
arogante adj arrogant
arogar v to arrogate (1. [Rom. Law] to adrogate; 2. to claim as one's own);
arolamento n [Mil.] enrollment, enlistment
arolar v to enlist (= to enroll someone for military service) [Mil.]
aroma n aroma
aromatico adj aromatic, fragrant
aromatizacion n aromatization
aromatizar v to aromatize
aromato pp of aroma
arotundar v to round, make round
harpejo n [Mus.] arpeggio
arqueologia n archaeology
arqueologico adj archaeological
arqueologo n archaeologist
arquepiscopal adj archiepiscopal
arquepiscopato n archiepiscopate; also: archbishopric
arquepiscopo n archbishop
arquetipo n archetype
arquidiacono n archdeacon
arquiducal adj archducal
arquiducato n archduchy
arquiduce n archduke
arquiducesa n archduchess
arquipelago n archipelago
arquipresbitero n archpriest
arquiprestre n archpriest
arquitecto n architect
arquitectonica n architectonics (= science or principles of architecture)
arquitectonico adj architectonic (= architectural; also: constructive)
arquitectura n architecture
arquitrave n [Arch.] architrave
arquival adj archival
arquivamento n (action of) filing in archives
arquivar v to file in archives
arquivista n archivist
arquivo n archive
arquivolta n archivolt
capara n [Law] earnest, earnest money (*)
arsenal n 1. dockyard; 2. arsenal
arsenical adj arsenical; [Chem.] arsenic
arsenico n arsenic
arseniofosfato n arseniophosphate
arsenioso adj arsenious
arseniosulfato n arseniosulfate
arsenite n [Chem.] arsenite
arsenium n arsenium, arsenic
arte n art (1. "fine art"; 2. skill);
artefacto n artifact, man-made product
arteria n artery
arterial adj arterial;
arteriosclerosis n arteriosclerosis
arteriotomia n arteriotomy
articulabile adj pronounceable (that can be articulated)
articulacion n articulation (1. [Anat.] joint; 2. enunciation)
articular v to articulate (1. to form, move in, a joint; 2. to speak distinctly), adj articular
articulato adj articulate (1. jointed; 2. uttered in distinct syllables)
articulista n writer of articles
articulo n I. [Anat.] joint; II. article (1. paragraph, section; 2. "article in a magazine, newspaper, etc.); 3. "article of merchandise"; 4. [Gram]);
artifice n artificer (= skilled or artistic worker)
artificial adj artificial;
artificio n artifice, trick;
artificioso adj artful, crafty
artiliar v to arm (= to equip with artillery)
artiliaria n artillery; ordnance, gunnery;
artiliarista n artilleryman
artista n artist
artistico adj artistic
artizano n artisan
artritico adj [Pathol.] arthritic
artritis n [Pathol.] arthritis
artritismo n [Pathol.] arthritism
artropodo n, adj arthropod; arthropodos [Zool.] Arthropoda
arugar v to wrinkle, crease;
asalitor n attacker, assailant, assailer
asaltar v to attack, assault, assail
asaltator n attacker, assaulter, assailant
asalto n attack, assault
asasinacion n assassination
asasinamento n murder(ing), assassinating
asasinar v to assassinate, murder
asasinato n murder
asasinator n assassin, murderer
asasino n 1. Assassin; 2. assassin, murderer; attrib. murderous, killing
asatis adv 1. enough; 2. rather (= fairly, quite)
asbesto n asbestos
asclepiadaceas npl [Bot.] Asclepiadaceae
asclepiades npl [Bot.] Asclepias
Asclepio nprm [Gr. Mythol.] Asclepius
ascolta n 1. listening, hearing; 2. eavesdropping; 3. listening place or post
ascoltamento n listening
ascoltar v to listen to (1. to hearken to; 2. to mind, heed)
ascoltator n listener
ascriber v to ascribe, attribute
ascripcion n ascription
ascriver v to ascribe, attribute (*)
ase n I. [Rom. Antiq.] as; II. ace (1. [Cards, Dice, etc.]; 2. highly skilled person; also: [Aviation])
asecurabile adj insurable
asecurancia n 1. assurance (= positive statement); 2. [Com.] insurance
asecurar v to secure (= to make firm or fast); II. to assure (= to state positively); III. [Com.] to insure;
asecurator n insurer, assurer, underwriter
asediar v to besiege
asediator n besieger
asedio n siege (= act of besieging)
asemblar v to assemble (= to gather or fit together)
asemblea n assembly, meeting
asendalia n kindling (= wood, shavings etc. used to kindle a fire)
asender v to light, kindle
asendibile adj inflammable, combustible
asendibilitate n inflammability, combustibility, accensibility
asendimento n lighting, kindling
asenditor n lighter (= device for lighting cigarettes, gas, candles, etc.)
asentimento n assent
asentir v to assent
asepsis n asepsis
aseptico n, adj aseptic
asercion n assertion, affirmation
aserer v to assert, affirm
asertivo adj assertive, affirmative
asertor n asserter, assertor
asesor n assessor (as in "assessor to a judge, magistrate, etc.")
asetar v to make thirsty
asetato 1. pp of assetar ; 2. adj thirsty, thirsting
aseticismo n asceticism
asetico n person who practises great self-denial and austerities and abstains from worldly comforts and pleasures, esp. for religious reasons; 2 (in the early Christian Church) a monk
aseverar v to affirm positively, asseverate
aseverativo adj asseverating, asseverative
asexual adj asexual, sexless
asfalto n asphalt
asi adv like this, this way
Asia npr Asia (1. Roman Province in Asia Minor; 2. the continent Asia); ^
asiano n, adj Asiatic (1. pertaining to Asia; 2. [Rhet.] florid, ornate) ^
asider v to sit (by or near)
asiduitate n assiduity
asiduo adj assiduous
asignabile adj assignable
asignacion n assignation, assignment (1. act of allotting; 2. [Law] transfer of property, a right, etc.)
asignar v to assign (1. to allot; 2. to fix, determine)
asimetria n asymmetry
asimetrico adj asymmetric
asimetro adj asymmetric, asymmetrical
asimilabile adj assimilable
asimilacion n I. assimilation (1. action of making like; 2. absorption); II. likening, comparison
asimilar v to assimilate (1. to make like; 2. to absorb); II. to liken, compare
asimilativo adj assimilative
asimilator n [Physiol.] assimilator
asinaria n 1. asininity; 2. asinine act
asinaro n donkey driver
asininitate n asininity
asinino adj asinine
asino n donkey, ass
Asiria npr Assyria
asirio n, adj Assyrian
asiriologia n Assyriology
asiriologo n Assyriologist, Assyriologue
asistencia n 1. assistance; 2. attendance;
asistente n assistant
asister v to assist, help;
asociacion n association (1. act of connecting, combining; 2. group of people joined together for some purpose)
asociar v to associate (= to connect, combine)
asociato n 1. associate (= business partner); 2. member of an association
asonancia n assonance; also: [Pros.]
asonante 1. ppr of assonar ; 2. adj assonant
asonar v to assonate (= to put or be in assonance)
asortimento n assortment (= collection of various kinds of goods)
asortir v to sort, assort
asparago n asparagus;
aspecto n aspect (1. look, appearance; 2. "one of the aspects of a question"; 3. [Astrol.])
asperar v to make rough, roughen
asperger v to besprinkle
asperitate n roughness, harshness, asperity
aspero adj rough, harsh
aspersion n (act of) sprinkling, aspersion
aspersorio n [Eccl.] aspergillum
aspico n [Cookery] aspic
aspiracion n I. aspiration (1. desire for; 2. [Phonet.] action of aspirating); II. inspiration, inhaling
aspirante n 1. aspirant; 2. [Mil., Nav.] midshipman, cadet, etc.
aspirar v to aspire (= to desire earnestly); 2. [Phonet.] to aspirate; 3. to inhale;
aspirator n 1. [Mech.] aspirator; 2. vacuum cleaner
aspirina n aspirin
asplenio n [Bot.] Asplenium; also: spleenwort
astenia n asthenia
astenico n, adj asthenic
astere n I. star (1. heavenly body; 2. starshaped figure, etc.); II. [Bot.] aster
asteria n 1. starfish; 2. asteriated opal
asterisco n [Print.] asterisk
asterismo n [Astron.] asterism
asteroide n [Astron.] asteroid
astigmatico adj astigmatic
astigmatismo n astigmatism
astma n asthma
astmatico n, adj asthmatic
astral adj astral;
astricion n astriction
astrictivo adj astringent, astrictive
astringencia n astringency
astringente 1. ppr of astringer ; 2. n, adj astringent
astringer v to astringe
astro n star (1. heavenly body; 2. starshaped figure, etc.)
astrofisica n astrophysics
astrofisico adj astrophysical
astrofotografia n astrophotography
astrofotografico adj astrophotographic
astrolabio n astrolabe
astrolatria n astrolatry
astrologia n astrology
astrologico adj astrological
astrologo n astrologer
astronomia n astronomy
astronomico adj astronomic, astronomical
astronomo n astronomer
astucia n astuteness; also: wiliness, cunning
astuto adj astute (1. sagacious; 2. crafty)
asuncion n assumption (1. taking to or upon oneself; 2. [Logic]);
asumer v to assume (= to take to or upon oneself)
asurdar v to deafen (= to stun with noise); 2. to mute, muffle
atacabile � adj attachable
atacabile � adj attackable, assailable
atacamento n attachment (1. action of fastening; 2. affection)
atacar v to attack, assail
ataco n attack (1. assault; 2. [Med.])
ataque n [Admin.; Dipl., Mil.; etc.] attach�;
atavico adj atavistic
atavismo n atavism
atavista n atavist
atavistico adj atavistic
atavo n forefather, ancestor
ataxia n [Pathol.] ataxia, ataxy;
ateismo n atheism
ateista n atheist
atel n spider monkey; Ateles
atematico adj athematic; specif.: [Gram., Mus.]
atemperar v to attemper (1. to temper, moderate by mixture; 2. to accommodate)
Atena npr [Gr. Mythol.] Athena ^
atencion n attention (1. careful notice, heed; 2. act of courtesy);
atendente n attendant (= one attending to someone's needs)
atender v to give attention to, attend to; 2. to await, wait for
ateneo athenaeum (= meeting place or organization for the study of letters)
Ateneo npr Athenaeum (1. [Gr. Hist.]; 2. [Rom. Hist.]);
atenese adj/n Athenian ^
atentar v to make a criminal attempt;
atentato n criminal attempt
atentivo adj attentivo (1. intent; 2. courteous)
atento adj attentive, intent
atenuacion n attenuation
atenuante 1. ppr of attenuar ; 2. adj extenuating;
atenuar v to attenuate (= to make thin or slender); 2. to extenuate (as in "to extenuate an offense")
ateo adj atheist, atheistic; godless, n atheist
aterage n [Aeronaut.] landing
aterar v to land [Aeronaut.]
atestacion n 1. attestation (= attesting, witnessing); 2. certificate, certification
atestar v to attest (1. to testify to; 2. to certify)
atestator n attester, attestant
atetar n to give the breast to, suckle
atinger v to attain (= to arrive at, reach)
atingimento n attainment (= action or process of attaining)
atitude n attitude (1. position of the body; 2. way of thinking, acting, or feeling)
Atlanta npr Atlanta
atlante atlas (1. [Arch.]; 2. [Anat.])
Atlante npr [Gr. Mythol.] Atlas;
atlantico adj Atlantic (as in "Atlantic coast");
Atlantida npr Atlantis
atlas atlas (= book of maps)
Atlas npr 1. [Gr. Mythol.] Atlas; 2. [Geog.] Atlas Mountains;
atleta n athlete
atletica n athletics
atletico adj athletic
atletismo n athleticism; athletics
atmosfera n atmosphere
atmosferico adj atmospheric, atmospherical
atolo n atoll
atomicitate n atomicity
atomico adj atomic;
atomismo n [Philos.] atomism
atomista n atomist
atomistico adj atomistic
atomizar v to atomize (= to reduce to atoms)
atomo n atom
atonia atony (1. [Med.]; 2. [Phonet.])
atonico adj atonic (1. [Med.]; 2. [Phonet.])
atono adj 1. [Med.] atonic; 2. unstressed
atrabile n atrabile, melancholy (1. [Anc. Med.] black bile; 2. gloom)
atracion n attraction; also: [Phys.];
atractivitate n 1. [Phys.] (force of) attraction; 2. attractiveness
atractivo adj attractive (1. [Phys.]; 2. alluring)
atraente 1. ppr of attraher ; 2. adj attractive, attracting
atraer v to attract (1. to draw to oneself; 2. to allure)
atrapar v to catch, seize
atribucion n attribution
atribuir v to assign, allot; 2. to attribute, ascribe;
atributivo adj attributivo (1. attributing; 2. [Gram.])
atributo n attribute (1. inherent quality; 2. conventional symbol; 3. [Gram.])
atricion n attrition; specif.: [Theol.]
atristar v to sadden, make sad
atrite adj [Theol.] attrite
atroce adj atrocious
atrocitate n atrocity (1. horrible wickedness; 2. atrocious deed)
atrofia n atrophy
atrofiar v to atrophy (= to cause to atrophy)
atrofico adj atrophic
atrupamento n 1. (act of) assembling, gathering; 2. crowd, gathering
atrupar v to troup, gather, assemble;
aucion n auction
aucionar v to auction, auctioneer
aucionator n auctioneer
audace adj audacious, daring
audacia n audacity, daring
audacioso adj audacious, daring
audencia n I. the perception of sounds; II. audience (1. interview with a person of high rank; 2. hearing)
audibile adj audible
audibitate n audibility
audicion n audition (= act of hearing)
audiencia n I. the perception of sounds; II. audience (1. interview with a person of high rank; 2. hearing)
audiometro n [Acous.] audiometer
audir v to hear (= to perceive by the ear)
auditivo adj auditory
audito n hearing, sense of hearing
auditor n auditor, hearer, listener
auditorio n 1. auditorium, auditory; 2. audience (= assembly of listeners)
augurar v to augur (1. to act as augur; 2. to predict, foretell)
augure n augur (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. soothsayer)
augurio n augury (1. art of the augur; 2. omen, sign);
augustinianismo n Augustinianism
augustiniano n, adj Augustinian
augusto (the month of) August
aumentabile adj augmentable
aumentacion n increase, augmentation
aumentar v to augment, increase;
aumentativo adj [Gram.] augmentative
aumentator n augmenter
aumento n 1. increase, augmentation; 2. [Gram.] augment
aura n aura; specif.: [Pathol.]
aural adj aural
aurar v to gild;
aurato 1. pp of aurar ; 2. golden, gold-colored;
aure n ear (= organ and faculty of hearing);
aureola n aureole, halo
aureolar v to halo, invest with a halo, adj halo-like
aureolato adj haloed, invested with a halo
auricula n I. auricle (1. "auricle of the ear"; 2. "auricle of the heart"); II. [Bot.] auricula, bear's ear;
aurifero adj auriferous, gold-bearing
aurificacion n [Dent.] (making of a) gold filling
aurifice n goldsmith
auriforme adj auriform, ear-shaped
auripel n 1. tinsel, foil; 2. sham (= tawdry object)
auripigmento n [Chem.] orniment
aurista n aurist, otologist (= ear specialist)
auro n gold;
aurora n dawn;
auspice n [Hist.] auspex
auspicio n [Hist.] auspice (= sign or token derived from the observation of birds);
austeritate n austerity, austereness
austero adj austere
austral adj southern, austral
austral-asiano adj Australasian
Australasia n Australasia
Australia npr Australia ^
australiano n, adj Australian ^
Austria npr Austria ^
austriano n, adj Austrian ^
austro n south wind, Auster
autarquia n autarchy, self-sufficiency
autenticacion n authentication
autenticar v to authenticate (1. to render authentic; 2. to prove authentic)
autenticitate n authenticity
autentico adj authentic
auto n auto, motorcar, car
autobiografia n autobiography
autobiografico adj autobiographic, autobiographical
autobus n (motor)bus, autobus
autocar n motor coach; also: sight-seeing bus, etc.
autoclave n pressure cooker, autoclave
autocracia n autocracy
autocrata n autocrat
autocratico adj autocratic
autoctonia n autochthony
autoctono adj autochthonous, n autochthon
autodidacta n autodidact (= one who is self-taught)
autodidactico adj autodidactic
autodromo n autodrome (= race course for automobiles)
autogiro n autogiro
autografia n autography (= art of autographic reproduction)
autografiar v to make autographic reproductions, to autograph
autografico adj autographic
autografo n autograph
autoista n autoist
autismo n (Psychiatry ) abnormal self-absorption, usually affecting children, characterized by lack of response to people and actions and limited ability to communicate: children suffering from autism often do not learn to speak
autista n autistic
autistico adj autistic
automa n automaton
automaticitate n automaticity, automatism (= state of being automatic)
automatico adj automatic
automatismo n automatism
automatizar v to automatize, render automatic
automobile n automobile, motor vehicle, adj self-propelling
automobilismo n automobilism
automobilista n automobilist, motorist
autonomia n autonomy; self-government
autonomo adj autonomous (= self-governing)
autopsia n [Med.] autopsy
autor n author (1. originator; 2. writer);
autorato n authorship
autoritario adj 1. authoritative, dictatorial; 2. authoritarian
autoritarismo n authoritarianism
autoritate n authority
autorizabile adj authorizable
autorizacion n authorization
autorizar v to authorize
autorizato 1. pp of autorisar ; 2. adj authorized
autostrata n (auto) highway
autumnal adj autumnal
autumno n autumn, fall
auxiliar n, adj auxiliary;
auxiliator n helper
auxilio n help, aid
ava n grandmother
aval n [Com.] endorsement, backing (of a bill of exchange)
avalanche n avalanche
avalizator n [Com.] endorser, backer (of a bill of exchange)
avalizar v to endorse, back (a bill of exchange) [Com.]
avancia n advance (= payment beforehand)
avanciamento n 1. advance (= forward motion); 2. advancement (= promotion in rank)
avanciar v to advance (1. to move forward; 2. as in "to advance a proposition"; 3. to promote in rank)
avanciata n [Mil.] outpost, advance guard
avanciato I. pp of avantiar ; II. adj advanced (1. far on in progress; 2. far on in life, time or course);
avantage n advantage;
avantagiar v to give an advantage to
avantagioso adj advantageous
avantal n apron
avante adv before (= in front, ahead)
avar adj avaricious, miserly
avaricia n avarice
avaricioso adj avaricious
avaro n miser
ave � n ave (1. Ave Maria; 2. time of ringing the Ave bell; 3. Ave bead of the rosary), interj ave!, hail!
ave � n bird;
avelana n hazelnut, filbert
avelano n hazel (tree)
aveler v to tear away, avulse
avena n oat, oats
aventura n adventure;
aventurar v to venture, risk
aventurero n adventurer
aventuroso adj adventurous
avenue [F] n avenue
averar v to aver (= to avouch, verify)
aversion n aversion (1. act of averting turning away; 2. strong dislike);
averter v to turn away, avert
avestrucio n ostrich;
aviacion n aviation;
aviar v to aviate
aviario n aviary
aviarista n aviarist
aviator n aviator
aviatora n aviatrix
avicinar v to border upon, neighbor
avicultura n aviculture
aviditate n avidity, greed, greediness
avido adj avid, greedy
avion n airplane
avisar v to advise (1. to give information or notice to; 2. to counsel)
avisato 1. pp of avisar ; 2. adj prudent, circumspect;
aviso n I. opinion, judgment; II. advice (1. notice; 2. counsel);
avivamento n 1. (action of) reviving, vivifying; 2. (action of) heightening (colors)
avo n grandfather
avulsion n avulsion (= tearing away)
avuncular adj avuncular
avunculo n uncle
amita n aunt
granamita n great-aunt
granoncle n great-uncle
axe n 1. axis; 2. axle, axletree
axial adj axial
axila n 1. armpit, axilla; 2. [Bot.] axil
axilario adj axillary (1. pertaining to the axilla; 2. [Bot.])
axioma n axiom
axiomatico adj axiomatic
axungia n [Pharm.] axunge
azalea n [Bot.] azalea
azilo n asylum (1. shelter, refuge; 2. institution for protection or relief);
azimo adj azymous, unleavened;
azoico adj azoic; also: [Geol.]
Azores nprpl Azores
azur adj azure; also: blue , blau de cobalt cobalt blue
azurato n azure (= color of the clear sky)
Babel npr Babel;
Babilon npr Babylon
babilonese adj Babylonian
babordo n [Naut.] port (= left side of a ship)
baca n berry;
bacalaureato n baccalaureate
bacalaureo n [Acad.] bachelor
bacanal n bacchanal, orgy; adj bacchanal (1. Bacchic; 2. bacchanalian)
bacanales Bacchanalia
bacanalia npl [Rom. Relig.] Bacchanalia
bacante n bacchante
bacar v to celebrate the Bacchanalia; also: to take part in a bacchanal or orgy
bacilo n bacillus
bacion n [Fortif.] bastion
bacterial adj bacterial
bacterio n bacterium
bacteriologia n bacteriology
bacteriologico adj bacteriological
bacteriologo n bacteriologist
bacterioterapia n bacteriotherapy
bagage n baggage, luggage
bagatela n bagatelle, trifle
baia n [Geog.] bay
Baione npr Bayonne
baioneta n bayonet
bala n I. ball (1. globular object; 2. cannon ball, bullet, etc.; 3. [Print.]); II. bale; also: bolt (of cloth, paper, etc.)
balada n 1. ballad (= poem founded on folk legend); 2. ballade
balalaica n balalaika
Balam npr Balaam
balamento n bleat
balancear v to balance (1. to weigh the pros and cons of; 2. to bring to equilibrium; 3. to waver, hesitate); II. to swing (= to cause to go to and fro);
balancia n balance (1. pair of scales; 2. equilibrium; 3. [Com.]);
balanciamento n (action of) balancing
balanciatoria n seesaw
balanciero n [Watchmaking] balance, balance-wheel
balancio n [Com.] balance, balance-sheet;
balancista n scale tester, scale inspector
balar v to bleat
balbuciamento n stammer, stutter; also: babble
balbuciar v to stammer, stutter; also: to babble
balbuciator n stammerer, stutterer
balcanico adj Balkanic;
balcon n balcony (1. [Arch.]; 2. [Theat.])
balena n 1. whale; 2. whalebone, baleen
balenaro n whaler (1. whale fisher; 2. vessel for whale fishery)
baleniera n whaleboat, whaler
balerina n ballet dancer, ballerina
balista n [Hist.] ballista, ballist
balistica n ballistics
balistico adj ballistic
ballet [F] n [Theat.] ballet
balnear adj bath (= pertaining to baths);
balneo n bath (1. act of giving or taking a bath; 2. bath water);
balneoterapia n balneotherapy
balo n ball (= formal dance)
balon n I. balloon (1. [Chem.]; 2. aerostat); II. (large, air-filled) ball
balota n ballot (= ball, ticket, paper, etc., used in secret voting)
balotada n [Man.] ballotade
balotar v to ballot; 2. to toss, toss about
balsamico adj 1. balsamic; 2. balmy
balsamifero adj balsamiferous
balsamina n [Bot.] balsamine, garden balsam
balsaminace adj [Bot.] balsaminaceous
balsaminaceas npl [Bot.] Balsaminaceae
balsamita n [Bot.] tansy (= Tanacetum balsamita)
balsamo n balm, balsam (1. balsamic resin; 2. ointment)
baltico adj Baltic;
Baltico npr Baltic (Sea)
balto n Balt (1. member of ethnic group including Lithuanians and Letts; 2. member of German land-owning class in the Baltic States; also: Baltic baron, etc.)
balustrada n balustrade; also: railing
balustrar v to balustrade
balustro n baluster, banister
bambu n [Bot.] bamboo
banal adj banal, trite
banalitate n banality, triteness
banana n banana
banano n banana tree
banca n bank (1. [Fin.]; 2. [Gambling]);
bancabile adj bankable
bancario adj bank;
bancaro n banker
bancarupta n bankruptcy;
bancaruptaro n bankrupt
banco n 1. bench; 2. bank, shoal; 3. counter (in a store)
banconota banknote;
banda � n band (1. narrow strip of material; 2. bandage)
banda � n band (1. group of people; 2. [Mus.])
bandage n bandage, dressing
bandar v to bandage;
bandiera n banner, flag
bandierola n banderole, streamer
banditismo n banditry, banditism
bandito n bandit
baniar v to bathe (= to give a bath to);
baniator n bather
banimento n banishment (1. act of exiling; 2. exile)
banio n bath (1. act of giving or taking a bath; 2. bath water);
banir v to banish
banjo n banjo
bano n 1. proclamation, edict; 2. (= ban sentence of outlawry); 3. banishment;
banquetar v to feast, eat lavishly; 2. to banquet
banquetator n banqueter, feaster
banqueto n banquet
baptismal adj baptismal
baptismo n baptism;
baptista adj [Theol.] Baptist, Anabaptist, n 1. baptizer; 2. [Theol.] Baptist, Anabaptist;
baptisterio n baptistery (1. part of a church reserved for baptism; 2. receptacle containing water for the baptismal rite)
baptizar v to baptize; also: to christen
baptizator n baptizer
bar n bar (= place where liquor is served)
bara n I. bar (1. as in "bar of iron, bar of wood," etc.; 2. [Her.]; 3. ridge of horse's palate; 4. "sand bar"; 5. [Law] place where prisoner stands; 6. [Mus.]
baraca n 1. hut; 2. barrack (= plain and large building)
baracon n barracoon
barage n I. barrier, bar, obstacle; II. barrage (1. dam; 2. [Mil.])
barar v to bar (= to close to entrance)
barba n beard;
barbar v to grow a beard
barbarico adj barbaric
barbarismo n barbarism (1. "barbarism in language"; 2. barbarous social or intellectual condition)
barbaritate n barbarity, barbarousness
barbarizar v to barbarize
barbaro n, adj barbarian
barbato adj bearded
barberia n barbershop
barbero n barber
barca n boat, bark or lancha de salvamento lifeboat
barcaro n boatman
barcarola [I] n [Mus.] barcarole, barcarolle
barcata n boatload
bardana n burdock
barica n barrico, keg
baricada n barricade
baricar v to barricade
bariera n 1. barrier, obstacle; 2. stockade, fence; 3. tollgate
barilaro n cooper
baril n barrel (1. cask; 2. [Meas.])
barita n [Mineral.] baryta
baritono n, adj baritone (1. baritone voice; 2. musical instrument)
barium n barium
baroco adj baroque , n baroque (period style, etc.)
barografo n [Meteorol.] barograph
barograma n [Meteorol.] barogram
barologia n barology
barometrico adj barometric
barometro n barometer
barometrografia n [Meteorol.] barometrography
barometrografo n [Meteorol.] barometrograph, barograph
baron n baron (= nobleman)
baronage n baronage (1. whole body of barons; 2. dignity or rank of a baron)
baronesa n baroness
baroneto n baronet
baronia n barony
barotermo-higrografo n barothermohygrograph
basal adj basal (1. basic; 2. [Physiol.])
basaltico adj basaltic
basalto n [Mineral.] basalt
basamento n 1. basement (= lower part of anything); 2. [Arch.] footing (of a column or wall), basement
bascula n 1. [Technol.] bascule (as in "bascule escapement"); 2. platform scale, weighbridge
basculacion n [Surg.] basculation
bascular v to move or be moving leverwise (over a fixed point)
base n I. base (1. bottom, substructure; 2. [Mil.]; 3. [Chem.]); II. basis, foundation;
basear v to base, found;
baseball [A] n [Sports] baseball
Basel npr Basel, Basle
baseza n baseness
basiar v to kiss
basicitate n [Chem.] basicity
basico adj basic; also: [Chem.]
basilica n basilica (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. basilican type of church building)
basineto n 1. small basin, (shallow) bowl; 2. [Armory] basinet
basino n basin (1. wide, shallow bowl; 2. dock; 3. "river basin")
basio n kiss;
baso � adv low (1. in a low position; 2. softly)
baso � n I. bottom, lower part (of a thing); II. [Mus.] bass (1. lowest part of a musical score; 2. instrument for the lowest part of a musical score; 3. lowest ma
bason n [Mus.] bassoon
basta interj enough! stop!
bastancia n sufficiency, enough
bastante 1. ppr of bastar ; 2. adj enough, sufficient; 3. adv enough, sufficiently
bastar v to be enough, suffice
bastardia n bastardy (= quality of being a bastard)
bastardo n, adj bastard (1. born out of wedlock; 2. spurious; 3. [Print.] as in "bastard type")
Bastilia Bastille
basto n packsaddle
baston n 1. stick, staff; 2. cane, walking stick;
bastonada n bastinado, bastinade
bastonar v to cudgel; to bastinado
batalia n battle;
bataliar v to battle
bataliator n battler
batalion n battalion
batata n sweet potato, batata
bater v to beat (1. to strike, pound; 2. to flap; 3. to defeat);
bateria (electric) battery, n 1. [Mil.] battery; 2. kitchen utensils;
batimento n beating (= action of striking, throbbing, fluttering, etc.)
batiste n batiste (fine plain-weave cotton fabric: used esp. for shirts and dresses)
batracomiomaquia n Batrachomyomachy, Batrachomyomachia (= Battle of the Frogs and the Mice)
bavarese n, adj Bavarian
Bavaria npr Bavaria
bazar n bazaar (= Oriental market place; also: as in "charity bazaar")
beatificacion n beatification
beatificar v to beatify
beatifico adj beatific
beatitude n beatitude
beato adj 1. blissful, happy; 2. devout; also: sanctimonious
becafico n [Ornith.] beccafico
becar v to peck (= to pick with the beak)
becata n beakful, billful
beco (gas) burner , n beak, bill;
beduino n Bedouin
beladona n [Bot.] deadly nightshade; belladonna
beletrista n belletrist ( a writer of belles-lettres); also: fiction writer
beletrismo n belletrism
beletristico adj belletristic; also: fiction, fictional
belgio n Belgian ^
Belgica npr Belgium ^
belico adj war (= belonging to war)
belicositate n bellicosity
belicoso adj bellicose
beligerencia n belligerency
beligerente n, adj belligerent (= waging war)
belio n war
belo adj beautiful
beltate n beauty (1. loveliness or charm to the sense of sight; 2. beautiful woman)
bemol n [Mus.] flat
ben � n 1. good (= that which is good); 2. possession, property, etc.;
ben � adv well;
ben! 1. good!; 2. all right!;
benedicer v to bless (1. to consecrate; 2. to invoke blessings upon)
benedicion n benediction, blessing
benedictino n, adj 1. Benedictine (monk); 2. benedictine (liqueur)
benedicto adj blessed (1. consecrated holy; 2. enjoying happiness or bliss);
benefacer v to do good, be beneficent
benefactor n benefactor
beneficencia n beneficence (= active kindness)
beneficente adj beneficent
beneficiar v to benefit (someone or something);
beneficiario n beneficiary
beneficio n 1. benefit (= advantage, favor); 2. benefice
benefico adj beneficial, benefic
benestar welfare
benevolencia n benevolence, good will
benevolente adj benevolent
benevolo adj benevolent
benignitate n benignity; kindness
benigno adj benign (1. kind, gentle; 2. [Med.]
benvenito adj welcome
benzina n benzine
benzoato n benzoate
benzoe n benzoin (1. gum benzoin, benjamin; 2. [Bot.])
benzoico adj benzoic
benzoin n benzoin (1. gum benzoin, benjamin; 2. [Bot.]; 3. [Chem.])
benzol n benzol
Beotia n Boeotia ^
beotiano n 1. Boeotian (1. native of Boeotia; 2. blockhead, Philistine) ^ ^
bequadro n [Mus;.] natural (sign)
berilium n [Chem.] beryllium
berilo n beryl
berilos npl glasses, spectacles
berlina n berlin (= four-wheeled carriage)
Berlin npr Berlin ^
berlinese n Berliner, adj Berlin, of Berlin ^
Praga npr Praga ^
praghese adj Praga, of Praga ^
Bern npr Bern ^
bernese adj Bernese ^
bestia n beast
bestial adj bestial, beastly
bestialitate n bestiality, beastliness
bestiame n cattle, livestock
beta n beta (= second letter of the Greek alphabet);
betarapa n beet (= "common red beet")
betel n [Bot.] betel
beton n concrete;
betonar v to construct with concrete, face with concrete
betula n birch
bibasico adj [Chem.] dibasic, bibasic
biber v to drink
biberage n beverage, drink; potion
biberon n baby-bottle
bibibile adj drinkable
bibita n drink (1. draught, glassful, etc. of a given beverage; 2. beverage)
bibitor n drinker, drunkard
Biblia n Bible
biblico adj biblical;
bibliofilo n, adj bibliophile
bibliografia n bibliography (1. description or history of books; 2. bibliographical list)
bibliografico adj bibliographic
bibliografo n bibliographer
bibliolatra n bibliolater
bibliolatria n bibliolatry
bibliomancia n bibliomancy
bibliomane adj bibliomaniac, bibliomaniacal
bibliomania n bibliomania
bibliomano n bibliomaniac, bibliomane
biblioteca n I. library (1. place where a collection of books is kept; 2. collection of books); II. closed bookcase
bibliotecario n librarian
biblista n Biblist, Biblicist
bibulo adj bibulous, addicted to drink
bicarbonato n bicarbonate
bicarburo n bicarburet, bicarbide
bicario n tumbler, goblet, beaker, etc.
bicentenario n bicentenary, bicentennial
biciclar v to cycle, bicycle
bicicleta n bicycle
biciclico adj bicyclic (= of two cycles, circles, or wheels)
biciclismo n (sport of) cycling
biciclista n cyclist, bicyclist
biciclo n bicycle
bicipital adj bicipital
bicipite n biceps
bicolor adj bicolored, bicolor
bicorno adj bicorn
bicornuto adj bicorn, bicornuate
bicromato n [Chem.] bichromate
bicuspide adj bicuspid
bidente n bident (= two-pronged instrument)
bidimensional adj bidimensional
biela n [Mach.] connecting rod
bienal adj biennial (1. lasting two years; 2. occurring every two years)
bietola n [Bot.] beet;
bife n beefsteak (*)
bifide adj bifid
bifocal adj bifocal, having two foci
biforme adj biform
bifurcacion n bifurcation
bifurcar v to bifurcate
bigamia n bigamy
bigamo n bigamist
bigoto n bigot; attrib.: bigoted
bigotaria n bigotry
bilabial adj [Gram.] bilabial
bilateral adj bilateral
bile n bile (1. [Physiol.]; also: gall; 2. choler, irascibility, ill-humor)
biletar v to billet
biletaria n ticket-window, box-office
biletaro n ticket seller
bilete (bank) note, bill; n 1. note (= short letter); 2. ticket (as in "railroad ticket"); 3.billet (= lodging order);
biliardo n 1. billiards; 2. billiard table;
bilingue adj bilingual
bilinguismo n bilingualism
bilinguista n (who speak two languages)
bilion n billion (1. thousand millions; 2. million millions)
bilionesimo adj billionth;
biliositate n biliousness
bilioso adj bilious (1. [Med.]; 2. choleric, ill-tempered)
biliverdina n [Biochem.] biliverdin
bilobato adj bilobate, two-lobed
bimane adj [Zool.] bimanous
bimestral adj bimonthly (= occurring once in two months)
bimestre n period of two months
bimetalismo n bimetallism
bimetalista n bimetallist
bin adj two by two, two at a time
binario adj binary
binoculo n binoculars; also: opera glasses
binomio n [Alg.] binomial
biogenese n biogenesis (1. genesis of organisms; 2. "theory of biogenesis")
biogenesis n biogenesis (1. genesis of organisms; 2. "theory of biogenesis")
biogenetico adj biogenetic
biografia n biography
biografico adj biographic
biografo n biographer
biologia n biology
biologico adj biological
biologo n biologist
bioquimia n biochemistry
bioquimico adj biochemical, n biochemist
bioxido n dioxide
bipartibile adj bipartible
biparticion n bipartition
bipartir v to divide into two parts
bipartito adj bipartite (= having two parts)
bipede n, adj biped
bipene n [Hist.] (two-edged) battle-axe
biplano n biplane
bipolar adj bipolar
bira n beer;
biraria n saloon, beerhouse
biraro n (beer) brewer
bireme n, adj bireme, two-oared
bis 1. adv twice; 2. interj encore
bisava n great-grandmother
bisavo n great-grandfather
biscotaro n biscuit baker
biscoto n biscuit (1. cracker, cooky, etc.; 2. [Pottery] bisque)
biscuitaria n biscuit bakery
bisexual adj bisexual
bisilabo n, adj dissyllable, disyllable
bismut n [Chem.] bismuth
bisonte n bison (1. European aurochs; 2. American buffalo)
bistorta n [Bot.] bistort, snakeweed
bitume, -ine n bitumen (*)
bituminage n bituminization (= process of covering with bitumen)
bituminizacion n bituminization (= process of covering with bitumen)
bituminizar v to bituminize, cover with bitumen
bituminoso adj bituminous;
bivacar v to bivouac
bivaco n bivouac
bivalve n [Zool.] bivalve, adj [Bot., Zool.] bivalve
bizantino n, adj Byzantine
Bizantio npr Byzantium
bizaria strangeness, oddness, oddity
bizaro adj odd, queer, bizarre
bizonal adj bizonal
blancamento n 1. (act of) whitening, blanching; 2. [Metal.] (act of) blanching; 3. (act of) bleaching
blancar v to whiten, blanch (= to make white); 2. [Metal.] to blanch; 3. to bleach
blanco adj,n I. white; II. blank (= blank space);
blandimento n flattery
blandir v to flatter;
blanditor n flatterer
blando adj 1. soft, mild, bland; 2. flattering (as in "flattering words")
blasfemar v to blaspheme; also: to swear (= to use abusive language)
blasfemator n blasphemer
blasfeme adj blasphemous
blasfemia n blasphemy; also: oath (= abusive language)
blasmabile adj blameworthy
blasmar v to blame (= to find fault with, find blameworthy)
blasmo n blame (= expression of disapproval)
blason n 1. coat of arms, blazon; 2. (science or art of) heraldry
blastoderma n [Embryol.] blastoderm
blata n cockroach
blau adj blue
blesamento n stammering; also: lisping
blesar v to stammer; also: to lisp
blese adj stammering, speaking indistinctly; also: lisping;
blesitate n stammering; also: lisping
blocada n [Mil.] blockade
blocar v to block, obstruct; 2. [Mil.] to blockade
bloco n 1. block (= solid mass of wood, stone, etc.); also: log; 2. [Pol.] bloc; 3. pad (as in "writing pad");
blonda nf blonde
blondeza n blondness
bluff [A] n bluff (= act of bluffing)
blufar v to bluff (= to deceive by false appearances)
blufator n bluffer
bluza n blouse (1. "workman's blouse"; 2. "woman's blouse")
boa n boa (1. [Zool.]; 2. scarf of fur or feathers);
bobina n bobbin, spool, reel;
bobinage n (act of) winding, spooling, coiling, etc.
bobinar v to wind, spool, coil, etc.
bobinatorio n winding frame
Boemia npr Bohemia; bohemia Bohemia (= way of life of social Bohemians) ^
boemo, boemiano n I. Bohemian (1. native or inhabitant of Bohemia; 2. as in "social Bohemian"); II. gypsy ^
boia n [Naut.] buoy (= floating object moored to the bottom)
boiada n buoyage (= system of buoys)
boiage n buoyage (= act of providing with buoys)
boiante adj buoyant, floating
boiar v to buoy, keep afloat
boicote n boycott, boycotting
boicotage n boycott, boycotting
boicotar v to boycott
bola n ball, globe;
bolar v to bowl
bolchevico n bolshevik, bolshevist
bolchevismo n bolshevism
bolchevista n bolshevist, bolshevik; attrib.: bolshevist, bolshevistic
bolchevizacion n bolshevization
bolchevizar v to bolshevize
boleta n 1. pellet; 2. meatball; 3. bullet
Bolivia npr Bolivia ^
boliviano n, adj Bolivian ^
bomba n bomb, bombshell;
bombar v to bomb, bombard, shell
bombarda n I. bombard (1. [Hist.] type of cannon; 2. bombard vessel); II. [Mus.] bombardon (= brass reed stop on the organ)
bombardamento n bombardment
bombardar v to bombard
bombardator n bombarder
bombardero n [Hist.] bombardier
bombardon n [Mus.] bombardon (= bass tuba)
bombator n bomber (= one who or that which bombs)
bombides npl [Zool.] Bombidae
bombo n 1. booming, humming buzzing; 2. [Zool.] Bombus; also: bumblebee
bon adj good;
bon! good! fine! all right!
bonbon n candy
bonboniera n candy box
bonetaria n cap seller's (store)
bonetaro n capmaker, cap seller
boneto n cap (= man's cap)
bonificacion n amelioration
bonificar v to ameliorate
bonitate n goodness;
bono n 1. good (as in "the good and the beautiful"); 2. certificate (representing money value); also: coupon, bond, etc.
bonomia n good-heartedness, good nature
bonomo n good-natured man, good fellow, etc.
bonus n bonus
boomerang [A] n boomerang
bora n padding, stuffing, etc. (= material with which something is padded or stuffed)
borace n [Chem.] borax
borar v to stuff, pad
borato n [Chem.] borate
borax n [Chem.] borax
bordada n 1. [Naut.] broadside (= simultaneous discharge of a broadside); 2. [Naut.] board, tack (= the stretch which a ship makes on one tack in beating to windw
bordar v to border (= to provide with a border or edging)
bordatura n border (= strip on the edge of anything for strength or ornament)
bordelo n brothel
bordo n 1. [Naut.] board (= side of a ship); 2. border, edge;
borico adj boracic, boric;
boro n [Chem.] boron
Borusia n Borussia, Prussia
boruso n (Old) Prussian, Borussian (1. member of the Old Prussian people; 2. Old Prussian language)
boscage n thicket, boscage
bosco n wood (= wooded place)
boscoeto n grove
Bosporo npr Bosporus
bota n boot, high boot
botanica n botany
botanico adj botanical; n botanist
botanizar v to botanize
botanologia n botany
bote n barrel, cask, butt
boteca n shop, store
botecaro n shopkeeper, storekeeper
botilia n bottle
botina n half boot, high shoe
botinaro n shoemaker
bouquet [F] n bouquet (1. nosegay; 2. perfume exhaled from wine)
bovaria n cowshed
bovaro n 1. cowherd; 2. cattleman
bove n 1. ox (= castrated male bovine quadruped); 2. beef (meat from a cow or steer);
bovelo n steer
bovino adj bovine
boxa n boxing (= act of fighting with the fists)
boxar v to box (= to fight with the fists)
boxator n boxer, pugilist
boy scout [A] n boy scout
bracas npl breeches
bracial � n brassard (= badge worn on one's arm)
bracial � adj arm, arm- (= pertaining to or done with the arm)
bracialeto n bracelet
braciar v to brace [Naut.]
braciata n armful
bracio n 1. [Anat.] arm; 2. brace (= rope attached to yard for trimming sail);
Brama npr [Hindu Relig.] Brahma
braman n Brahman, Brahmin
bramanico adj Brahmanic
bramanismo n Brahmanism
bramanista n Brahmanist
bramin n Brahmin, Brahman
branca n branch
brandimento n (action of) brandishing
brandir v to brandish
brandy [A] n brandy
branquia n [Zool.] gill, branchia
branquial adj branchial
branquiato adj [Zool.] branchiate
branquiopodo n [Zool.] branchiopod
braquial adj brachial
braquicefalo adj [Anthropometry] brachycephalic
braquio n [Anat.] arm
braquiopodo n, adj [Zool.] brachiopod
bravada n bravado
bravar v to brave
bravaria n bravery, courage
bravo n bravo (= hired assassin)
bravo! [I] interj bravo!
bravura n bravery (= quality of being brave);
braza n live coals; embers
brazar v to braise
braziero n brazier
brazil n brazilwood
Brazil npr Brazil; ^
brazileto n [Bot.] brasiletto
braziliano n, adj Brazilian ^
brazilina n [Chem.] brazilin
brecha n [Mil.] breach;
breve n 1. [Eccl.] brief; 2. [Mus.] breve, adj brief, short
brevetar v to grant letters patent to (someone); 2. to patent (an invention)
breveto n patent (1. letters patent; 2. "inventor's patent")
breviario n breviary
brevitate n brevity (1. shortness of time; 2. conciseness, briefness)
brica n brick (as in "to pave with bricks")
brida n bridle; also: [Anat.] frenum, bridle
bridar v to bridle, put a bridle on
brigada n [Mil.] brigade
brigadier n [Mil.] brigadier
brigantage n brigandage, brigandism
brigante n bandit, brigand
brigantesco adj brigandish
brilancia n brilliance, brilliancy (1. great brightness, radiance; 2. splendor, magnificence)
brilantar v to give brilliance to, cause to be (or appear) brilliant; 2. to cut (or shape, etc.) as a brilliant
brilante � n brilliant (= diamond cut to parkle brightly)
brilante � I. ppr of brillar ; II. adj brillant (1. shining brightly; 2. splendid, distinguished)
brilantina n brilliantine (= oily hair dressing)
brilar v to shine (1. to send out or reflect light; 2. to be eminent, conspicuous);
brio [I] n brio;
briquete n briquette, briquet
brisa n breeze (= light wind)
bristol n Bristol board
Britania npr 1. Britain; 2. Brittany ^
britanico adj British
britano adj British ^
britone n 1. Briton; 2. Breton
broca n 1. [Locksmithing] broach; 2. raised thread in brocaded design
brocar v to brocade
brocatelo n brocatel
brocato n brocade
brochar v to stitch [Bookbinding]
broche [I] n brooch
brochure [I] n pamphlet, brochure; also: paper-bound booklet
brocolo n broccoli
brodar v to embroider (1. to ornament with embroidery; 2. to do emhroidery; 3. to add imaginary details to)
brodaria n embroidery (1. action or art of embroidering; 2. embroidered material)
brodator n embroiderer
bromato n [Chem.] bromate
bromico adj [Chem.] bromic
bromo n [Chem.] bromine
bromuro n [Chem.] bromide
bronquial adj bronchial
bronquio n [Anat.] bronchus;
bronquiolo n [Anat.] bronchiole
bronquiopneumonia n [Pathol.] bronchopneumonia
bronquiotomia n [Surg.] bronchotomy
bronquiotomo n [Surg.] bronchotome
bronquitis n [Pathol.] bronchitis
bronzage n (act of) bronzing
bronzar v to bronze (= to give the color of bronze to)
bronzator n bronze worker
bronzo n bronze
brosa n brush (1. brushwood, thicket; 2. implement for brushing);
brosar v to brush (= to clean with a brush)
brosaria n brushmaking
brosaro n brushmaker
bruma n fog, mist, brume
brumal adj wintry, brumal
brumario n [Fr. Hist.] Brumaire
brumoso adj foggy, misty, brumous
bruner v to burnish
bruneta n brunette
brunimento n burnishing, burnishment
brunitor n burnisher
brunitorio n burnisher (= tool used in burnishing)
brunitura n burnish
bruno adj brown
bruscar v to be brusque or rude to
bruscaria n brusqueness, brusquerie, bluntness
brusco adj brusque (= blunt, rude)
brutal adj brutal
brutalitate n brutality
brutalizar v to brutalize
bruto n, adj 1. brute; also: brutish; 2. [Com.] gross;
Bruxeles npr Brussels ^
bruxelese 1. adj of Brussels; 2. n native of Brussels ^
Paris npr Brussels ^
parisiano 1. adj of Paris; 2. n native of Paris ^
buca n mouth;
bucal adj [Anat.] buccal
bucata n mouthful
bucla n curl (= curled lock of hair)
buclar v to curl (= to cause to curl)
bucleta n little curl (= little curled lock of hair)
Buda npr Buddha
budget [A] n budget
budgetar v to budget, include in the budget
budismo n Buddhism
budista n/adj Buddhist
budistico adj Buddhistic
bufalo n buffalo
bufetaro n [R.R.] refreshment-room manager
buffet [F] n 1. buffet, sideboard; 2. [R.R.] refreshment room
bufon n buffoon
bufonar v to play or act the buffoon
bufonaria n buffoonery
bula n 1. [Eccl.] bull; 2. bubble; 3. [Med.] blister
bulbar adj bulbar
bulbicultor n bulbgrower
bulbicultura n bulbgrowing
bulbiforme adj bulbiform, bulb-shaped
bulbilo n [Bot.] bulbil, bulblet
bulbo n bulb (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Anat.] a rounded enlargement at one end of a hair, tooth, etc.);
bulboso adj bulbous
bulente adj boiling
buletin n bulletin (= official report);
buletinaro n writer of bulletins
Bulgaria npr Bulgaria ^
bulgaro n, adj bulgarian ^
bulir v to boil, be boiling
buloso adj 1. blistery; 2. bubbly
bureau [F] n 1. bureau, desk, writing table; 2. office (as in "office to let")
bureaucracia n bureaucracy (= undue influence of administrative bureaus)
bureaucratico adj bureaucratic
bureaucrato n bureaucrat
burgese n person of the middle class, bourgeois
burgesia n middle class, bourgeoisie
burgo n town
burgomaestro n 1. burgomaster; 2. mayor
Burgundia npr Burgundy; ^
burgundiano n,adj Burgundian ^
burla n joke, jest
burlar v to joke, jest
burlator n joker, jester
burlesco adj droll, comical; also: burlesque (as in "burlesque poem")
bursa n 1. purse ("change purse"); 2. scholarship, burse; 3. stock market, stock exchange;
bursaro n purse maker
busardo n buzzard (= Buteo buteo)
busola n compass (= instrument showing magnetic meridian);
butinar v to collect booty
butino n booty
butirar v to butter
butiraria n 1. butter industry; 2. butter dairy
butiraro n butterman
butirato n [Chem.] butyrate
butirico adj [Chem.] butyric
butirina n [Chem.] butyrine
butiro n butter
butiroso adj 1. buttery; 2. butyrous
buton n 1. [Bot.] bud; 2. pimple, pustule; 3. button; 4. knob (as in "door knob");
butonar v to button (= to fasten with a button or buttons)
butonaria n 1. button manufacture or trade; 2. button factory
butonaro n button manufacturer or dealer
butoniera n buttonhole
buxo n 1. box, box tree; 2. boxwood (= wood of the box tree)
cabala n 1. cabala; 2. cabal
cabalar v to cabalize, practice cabala; 2. to plot, intrigue
cabalista n cabalist
cabalismo n cabalism
cabalistico adj cabalistic
cabana n cabin, hut; also: cottage;
cabaret [F] n cabaret (1. cabaret shop; caf� chantant; 2. tea, coffee, etc., set)
cabaretaro n cabaret owner, cabaretier
caper, caber v to grasp, seize; 2. to hold, contain (*)
cabina n 1. [Naut.] cabin, stateroom; 2. car (of an elevator)
cabineto n cabinet (1. small room; also: closet; 2. [Gov.]);
cablar v to cable (= to transmit messages by cable)
cablo n cable
cablograma n cablegram
cabriolet [F] n cabriolet (1. cab; 2. [Motoring] convertible coup� or roadster)
cacao n I. cacao (cacao bean); II. cocoa;
cacion n [Phys.] cation
cacodemone cacodemon (1. evil spirit; 2. [Astrol.])
cacoete n caco�thes (1. bad habit; 2. [Med.])
cacofonia n cacophony
cacofonico adj cacophonous, cacophonic
cacofono adj cacophonous, cacophonic
cacografia n cacography, bad spelling
cacografo n cacographer, poor speller
cactace adj [Bot.] cactaceous
cactaceas n [Bot.] Cactaceae
cacto n cactus
cada adj each; (*)
cadavere n 1. corpse, cadaver; 2. carcass
cadaveroso adj cadaverous, corpse-like
cadencia n cadence (1. rhythmical flow or movement; 2. [Mus.] concluding strain)
cadenciar v to give cadence or rhythm to; to cadence
cader v to fall, drop, tumble, etc.;
cadeto n cadet (1. younger son or brother; 2. student at a military school)
cadita n fall, falling;
cadmium n cadmium
Cafarnaum npr Capernaum
cafe n 1. coffee; 2. caf� , n coffeehouse, caf�
cafeina n caffeine
cafetaro n coffeehouse keeper
cafetiera n coffeepot
caftan n caftan
Cain nprm Cain
caisa n 1. box, case; 2. cashbox, till (also: place, office, establishment, etc. where money is kept, received or paid, as "cashier's desk" "savings bank" (*)
caisacion n 1. cassation, quashing; 2. cashiering, cashierment;
caisar v to box, case; 2. to cash; 3. to cashier;
caisaro n 1. cashier; 2. box maker
caison n caisson (1. [Mil.]; 2. [Engin.]; 3. [Arch.])
calamitate n calamity (1. great public misfortune; 2. serious trouble, distress)
calamitoso adj calamitous
calcar v to trample, tread; to stamp; to press; 2. to kick; 3. to trace, make a tracing
calcario n limestone
calcator n tracing point, tracer
calce � n lime (= calcium oxide);
calce � n 1. heel; 2. foot (of a pillar or mast); 3. stock (of a rifle)
calcea n hose; also: stocking;
calcear v to put (shoes, boots, stockings, etc.) on (someone's feet); 2. to cover the foot or root (of a tree, etc.);
calceato 1. pp of calcear ; 2. adj wearing shoes, boots, etc., shod
calceator n shoehorn
calceatura n footwear, footgear
calceiforme adj [Bot.] calceiform
calceo n shoe slipper; also: [Technol.]
calceolaria n [Bot.] calceolaria
calceolato adj [Bot.] calceolate
calceolo n 1. small shoe or slipper; 2. small wedge, socket, etc.
calceones npl underpants; also: shorts
calceta n (small) stocking; also: sock
calcetaria n hosiery; also: hosiery shop
calcetaro n stocking maker, stocking weaver
calcico adj [Chem.] calcic
calcifero adj calciferous
calcificacion n calcification
calcificar v to calcify
calcinacion n calcination
calcinar v to calcine
calcite n calcite
calcium n [Chem.] calcium
calco n tracing, traced design
calculabile adj calculable
calculacion n calculation
calcular v to calculate;
calculator n calculator (= one who calculates)
calculo � n calculation;
calculo � n 1. small stone; also: pebble; 2. [Med.] calculus
calculoso adj [Med.] calculous
caldiera n kettle boiler, etc.;
caldieraro n coppersmith
caldierata n kettleful
caldiereta n small kettle, boiler, etc.
caldieron n large kettle, cauldron
caldo adj warm, hot
calefacente adj [Med.] calefacient, calefactive
calefacer v to warm, heat
calefacion n heating, calefaction;
calefactor n calefactor, heater, etc.
caleidofonio n kaleidophone
caleidoscopio n kaleidoscope
calendario n calendar
calendarista n calendar maker
calendas npl calends
calendula n [Bot.] calendula
caler v to be warm or hot; to glow
calfatage n (act of) calking, caulking
calfatar v to calk, caulk (ships)
calfatator n calker, caulker (= one who calks ships)
caliar v to curdle
calibrar v to calibrate
calibrator n calibrater
calibre n 1. caliber; 2. caliber rule
calice n 1. chalice (= cup, goblet; also: calix); also: [Eccl.]; 2. [Bot.] cup, calyx
caliciforme adj cup-shaped, caliciform
calico n calico
calido adj warm; hot
califa n caliph
califato n caliphate
caligrafia n calligraphy
caligrafiar v to calligraph, write calligraphically
caligrafico adj calligraphic
caligrafo n calligrapher
calio n rennet
calista n corncutter, chiropodist
calma n,adj calm
calmante 1. ppr of calmar ; 2. adj calming; calmative
calmar v to calm; also: to calm down
calo n callus (= hard, thickened place on the skin); also: corn (on one's toe)
calomel n calomel
calor n heat; warmth;
caloria n calorie
calorifero n (central) heating installation
calorificacion n calorification
calorificar v to calorify [Phys.]
calorifico adj calorific
calorimetro n culorimeter
caloroso adj hot; warm
calositate n 1. callosity, callousness; 2. callus
caloso adj callous
calumnia n calumny, slander
calumniacion n calumniation
calumniar v to calumniate, slander
calumniator n calumniator
calumniatorio adj calumniatory
calumnioso adj calumnious
calvario n 1. Calvary; 2. martyrdom
calvicia n baldness
calvinismo n Calvinism
calvinista n Calvinist
calvinistico adj Calvinistic
calvo adj bald
cambaro n crayfish, crawfish
cambiabile adj changeable
cambiamento n change (1. act of making different; 2. changed condition)
cambiante 1. ppr of cambiar ; 2. adj changeable (as in "changeable silk")
cambiar v to change (1. to make or become different; 2. to replace by another; 3. as in "to change a dollar");
cambiator n 1. changer (= one who or that which changes); 2. money-changer
Cambodja npr Cambodia ^
cambodjano adj Cambodian ^
Formosa npr Taiwan ^
formosano native of Taiwan ^
cambio n I. change (1. substitution of one thing for another; 2. money returned as balance of that tendered for an article); II. [Fin.] exchange (1. as in "forei
cambista n cambist (= exchange expert)
camelaro n camel driver
cameleonte n chameleon
camelia n camellia
camelo n camel
cameo n cameo
camera [Photog.] camera , n chamber (1. room, bedroom; 2. hall used by deliberative or judicial body; 3. group of lawmakers; 4. "the chamber of a gun");
camerada n comrade
cameradaria n comradeship
camerera n 1. lady's maid; 2. chambermaid
camerero n 1. valet, man-servant; 2. chamberlain
camereta n small room
camfora n camphor
camforar v to camphorate, camphor
camforato 1. pp of camphorar ; 2. adj camphorated, camphor, n [Chem.] camphorate (= salt of camphoric acid)
camforico adj camphor, camphoric;
camforo n [Bot.] camphor tree
caminar v to walk along, tramp, journey, etc.
camino n way, road;
camion n truck (as in "automobile truck")
Cam npr [Bib.] Ham ^
camano n Hamite ^
camitico adj Hamitic
camiza n 1. shirt; 2. chemise; 3. [Fortif.] revetment; 4. cover, envelope, jacket, etc.;
camizaria n shirtshop
camizaro n shirtmaker
camizeta n chemisette
camizola n (woman's) sleeved vest
camoce n chamois; also: shammy
camociar v to chamois
camomila n camomile;
camouflage [F] n camouflage
campamento n encampment (1. camping; 2. camp)
campana n bell
campania n 1. open country; 2. country, countryside; 3. campaign
campanil n bell tower, campanile
campaniol n [Zool.] vole, fieldmouse
campanula n bellflower, campanula
campanulace adj campanulaceous
campanulaceas npl Campanulaceae
campanulato adj [Bot.] campanulate
campar v to camp (= to live in a camp); 2. to encamp (= to place in a camp)
campestre adj rural, rustic;
campion n champion male (1. defender, supporter; 2. [Sports])
campionesa n champion female (1. defender, supporter; 2. [Sports])
campionato n [Sports, Games, etc.] championship
campo n I. field (1. piece of land put to a particular use; 2. range of opportunity or interest; 3. [Her., Paint., etc.]); II. [Mil.] camp;
can n 1. male dog; 2. [Firearms] trigger;
cana n cane (1. [Bot.] reed; 2. walking stick); (sugar) cane, (fishing) rod or pole;
canabe n hemp
canabero n hemp grower
canabiera n hemp field
Canada npr Canada ^
canadiano n, adj Canadian ^
canal n I. canal (1. artificial watercourse; 2. [Anat.]); II. channel (1. [Geog.]; 2. deeper part of a waterway; 3. tube or tubular passage; 4. means, medium);
canalia n canaille, rabble, mob
canalicular adj canalicular
canaliculo n canaliculus
canaliforme adj channelled, channel-like, channel-shaped
canalizacion n canalization (1. construction of canals; 2. system of canals or conduits); also: sewage system
canalizar v to canalize; also: to channel
canalizator n constructor of canals
Canan npr [Bib.] Canaan ^
cananese n [Bib.] Canaanite ^
canar v to cane (as in "to cane a chair")
Canarias Canaries, Canary Islands
canario n canary (= canary bird)
cancan [F] n cancan
cancelacion n cancellation (= act of annulling by crossing out)
cancelar v to cancel (= to annul by crossing out)
cancelaria n 1. chancellery (= office of a chancellor); 2. bureau, office, etc.
cancelaro n chancellor [title of various officials of locally or nationally varying functions]
cancelator n canceler
cancelo n 1. lattice enclosure, grating, railings, etc.; 2. space separated by railings, etc.
cancere n 1. [Zool.] crab; 2. cancer;
Cancere [Astron.] Cancer, Crab
canceroso adj cancerous
candela n 1. candle; 2. [Techn.] spark plug
candelabro n candelabra, candelabrum
candeliero n candlestick
candidato n candidate;
candidatura n candidature, candidacy
candido adj candid, straightforward
candor n candor, straightforwardness
canela n 1. (small) tube; 2. cinnamon
canelante 1. ppr of cannellar ; 2. adj grooved, fluted; also: cannellated
canelar v to groove, channel, flute
canelatura n 1. groove, channel; also: cannelure; 2. [Arch.] flute, fluting (of a column)
canelo n cinnamon tree
canevas n canvas (1. heavy closely woven cloth of hemp or flax; 2. crossstitch canvas)
canguru n kangaroo
cania n 1. female dog (*)
canibal n, adj cannibal, cannibalistic
canibalismo n cannibalism
canicula n 1. [Astron.] canicula, Dog Star; 2. dog days
canicular adj canicular (1. [Astron.]; 2. as in "canicular days")
canil n kennel (= house in which a pack of hounds are kept)
canino adj canine;
canoa n canoe
canoage n canoeing
canoar v to canoe
canoero n canoeist
canon n 1. gun, cannon; 2. barrel (= metal tube of a rifle, gun, etc.)
canonada n cannonade
canonar v to bombard, cannonade
canonara n gunboat
canonaria n 1. cannons collectively; 2. gun foundry
canonaro n cannoneer
canone n canon (1. law of a church; 2. standard; 3. part of the Mass; 4. list of saints; 5. canonical books of the Bible; 6. [Mus.]; 7. [Print.])
canonicato n 1. canonicate; 2. sinecure
canonicitate n canonicity
canonico n, adj canonical;
canonista n canonist
canonizacion n canonization
canonizar v to canonize
canor adj canorous, ringing, melodious
canoritate n canorousness
cantabile n [Mus.] cantabile, adj singable; also: [Mus.] cantabile
cantar v to sing;
cantata n [Mus.] cantata
cantico n canticle, hymn;
cantilena n [Mus.] cantilena
cantina n [Mil.] canteen, Post Exchange
cantinaro n canteenkeeper, sutler
canto n 1. singing, art of singing; 2. [Mus., Poet.] song; 3. canto;
canton n [Admin.] canton
cantonal adj cantonal
cantor n singer; also: cantor, precentor, etc.
cantora n (female) singer;
canula n [Surg.] cannula
caos n chaos
caotico adj chaotic
capa n [Clothing] cape
capabile adj capable
capabilitate n capability
capace adj 1. capacious; 2. capable
capacitate n capacity (1. receiving power; 2. capability);
capcion n catching, seizure
capciosa adj captious (as in "captious questions")
capeciano n, adj Capetian;
capela n 1. [Arch.] chapel; 2. chapel choir of singers;
capelania n chaplaincy
capelano n chaplain
capelaria n hat shop
capelaro n hatter
capeleto n [Veter. Surg.] capelet
capelina n 1. hood (= coiflike headdress for women); 2. [Med.] capeline
capelo n hat
Capernaum npr Capernaum ^
capernese native of Capernaum ^
capilace adj capillaceous
capilar adj capillary
capilaritate n capillarity
capilatura n (head of) hair
capilo n hair (= a single hair of the human head);
capiluto adj hairy (= covered with hair)
capistro n halter, muzzle (for animals)
capita adj [Bot.] capitate
capitacion n capitation
capital � n capital (1. capital city of a state or country; 2. [Fortif.]; 3. [Econ.])
capital � adj capital (1. pertaining to the head; 2. standing at the head; 3. of primary importance);
capitalismo n capitalism
capitalista n capitalist (= owner of capital)
capitalizacion n capitalization (= action of capitalizing)
capitalizar v to capitalize (= to turn into capital)
capitanar v to captain
capitano n [Army, Navy] captain
capite n head (1. "head of a person or animal"; 2. chief, leader);
capitelo n [Arch.] capital
capitolio capitol
Capitolio n Capitol;
capitulacion n capitulation
capitular � adj capitular (= pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter)
capitular � v to capitulate
capitulo n chapter (1. "chapter of a books"; 2. "ecclesiastical chapter")
capo n [Geog.] cape, headland
capon n capon
caponiera n 1. caponcote; 2. [Fortif.] caponier
caporal n [Mil.] corporal
capote n capote (= bonnet with strings for women), (= long cloak or overcoat)
capra n goat
capraro n goatherd
capreto n kid (1. young goat; 2. kid leather)
capricio n caprice (1. sudden change of mind; 2. [Mus., Art] capriccio)
capriciositate n capriciousness
capricioso adj capricious
capricorno capricorn beetle
Capricorno n [Astron.] Capricorn;
caprifolio n honeysuckle, woodbine
caprino adj goat-like, caprine
capro n he-goat
capsula n I. capsule (1. [Anat., Zool.]; 2. [Bot.]; 3. [Pharm.]; 4. [Chem.] shallow dish for evaporating, etc.); II. cap (1. metal cover that seals a bottle; 2. "
capsulage n capping (of a bottle)
capsular � v to seal or cap (a bottle)
capsular � adj capsular
captacion n (act of) inveigling
captar v to inveigle, beguile
captivar v to capture; 2. to captivate
captivitate n captivity
captivo n,adj captive (1. held as a prisoner; 2. captivated)
captura n capture (= act or fact of capturing)
capturar v to capture
capucina n [Bot.] nasturtium
capucino n [Eccl.] Capuchin
capucio n [Clothing] hood (on a robe or mantle; also: cowl
carabina n carbine
carabinero n carabineer
caracter n I. character (1. graphic symbol; also: letter; 2. status, rank; 3. moral constitution); II. characteristic (= distinguishing mark)
caracteristica n characteristic (1. characteristic trait; 2. [Math.])
caracteristico adj characteristic;
caracterizacion n characterization (1. portrayal in words; 2. act of characterizing or qualifying)
caracterizar v to characterize (1. to describe the character of; 2. to qualify)
carafa n carafe
carambola � n 1. [Billiards] carom ball; 2. [Billiards] carom, cannon
carambola � n star fruit
carambolar v to carom, cannon [Billiards]
carambolo n star fruit tree
caramelo n caramel (1. burnt sugar; 2. caramel candy)
carat n carat (1. one 24th part; 2. [Weight])
caravana n caravan
caravanseralio n caravansary, caravanserai
carbon n 1. coal; 2. [Chem.] carbon;
carbonaro n 1. charcoalburner; 2. charcoaldealer, coaldealer
carbonatar v to carbonate [Chem.]
carbonato n [Chem.] carbonate
carbonico adj carbonic;
carboniera n coalpit
carbonifero adj carboniferous (= containing carbon or coal)
carbonizacion n carbonization (= act of converting into a residue of carbon)
carbonizar v to carbonize (= to convert into a residue of carbon)
carbonoso adj [Chem.] carbonous
carbunculo n carbuncle (1. smooth, round garnet or other deep-red jewel; 2. [Med.])
carbunculoso adj [Med.] carbuncular
carburacion n [Chem.] carburetion
carburante n carburetant; also: motor-fuel
carburar v to carburet [Chem.]
carburator n carburetor, carburettor
carburo n [Chem.] carburet, carbide
carceracion n incarceration
carcerario adj prison
carcere n prison
carcerero n jailer, keeper
carcinoma n [Pathol.] carcinoma
cardar v to card
cardaria n carding mill
cardata n cardful (of wool)
cardator n carder
cardatura n carding (1. action of carding; 2. roll of wool or cotton from carding machine)
cardia n [Anat.] cardia (= cardiac orifice of the stomach); cardi- [occurring in derivatives and compounds] cardi-, cardio- (= heart)
cardiaco adj cardiac
cardialgia n [Pathol.] cardialgia, heartburn
cardinal � n cardinal (1. [Eccl.]; 2. cardinal bird)
cardinal � adj cardinal (= of first importance);
cardinalato n cardinalate
cardine n hinge
cardiografia n cardiography
cardiografo n cardiograph
cardiologia n cardiology
cardiopatia n cardiopathy
cardiosclerosis n [Pathol.] cardiosclerosis
cardo n 1. thistle; 2. [Bot.] cardoon; 3. teasel; card, carding-brush
carencia n lack, want (of something); also: shortage
carer v to lack, be lacking in
careza n caress
carezar v to caress
carga n charge (1. load; 2. task, duty; also: responsibility, care, trust; 3. impetuous attack)
cargaliteras n letterweight, paperweight
cargamento n I. loading (1. lading; 2. as in "loading of a gun"); II. load, also: cargo
cargapapiros n paperweight, letterweight
cargar v to load, lade; II. to load, charge (as in "to load or charge a gun"); III. to charge (1. "to charge with electricity etc."; 2. to attack impetuously);
cargo n cargo
cariar v to rot, affect with caries [Med.]
Carias npr [Anc. Geog.] Caryae
cariatide n [Arch.] caryatid
cariato adj carious, affected with caries
caribe � adj 1. Carib; 2. Caribbean;
caribe � n Carib
caricatura n caricature
caricatural adj caricaturish
caricaturar v to caricature
caricaturista n caricaturist
carie n caries
carillon [F] n carillon, chimes
carilonamento n (action of) playing on chimes or a carillon
carilonar v to play a carillon; 2. to produce by chiming, play on chimes or a carillon
carilonator n carillon player, chimes player
carina n keel (of a ship)
carinage n (act of) careening
carinar v to careen (= to cause to heel over) [Nant.]
cariocinese n [Biol.] karyokinesis, cell division
cariocinetico adj [Biol.] karyokinetic
cariofilo n clove pink, gillyflower
cariopse n [Bot.] caryopsis
carioso adj carious, affected with carries
caritabile adj charitable
caritate n 1. charity (as in "charity is a Christian virtue"); 2. alms;
carmino n carmine
carnacion n 1. complexion, skin coloring; 2. [Art] carnation
carnage n carnage
carnal adj carnal
carnalitate n carnality
carne n 1. flesh; 2. meat (= flesh used as food);
carneval n carnival, Shrovetide
carnevalesco adj carnival
carnifice n hangman, executioner
carnivoro adj carnivorous
carnositate n fleshiness
carnoso adj fleshy
carnuto adj fleshy
caro adj dear (1. beloved; 2. expensive)
Carola nprf Carol
Carolina npr Carolina;
carolingo n Carolingian, Carlovingian
caronia n carrion
caronioso adj carrion, putrid
carota n carrot
carotina n [Chem.] carotene, carotin
carpa n [Ichthyol.] carp
carpal adj [Anat.] carpal
Carpates nprpl Carpathians
carpentaria n carpentry
carpentaro n carpenter
carpo n [Anat.] wrist, carpus
carear n to cart (= to transport in a cart)
careta n cart (= two-wheeled vehicle);
caretaro n carter, cart driver
caretata n cart-load
cariera n 1. racecourse; 2. career (= course of continued progress in the life of a person, nation, etc.)
car n wagon, carriage, car; also: carriage (of a typewriter, etc.);
carosa n coach (= large closed carriage)
carosaria n body (of a car, etc.)
carosaro n coachbuilder
caroselo n carrousel (1. [Man.]; 2. merry-go-round)
carta n 1. card; 2. map;
Cartagine npr Carthage
cartaginese adj/n Carthaginian
Cartago npr Carthage
cartar v to card (1. to provide with cards; 2. to enter upon a card); II. to chart
cartaro n cardmaker
cartel n cartel (1. written challenge; 2. written agreement as to the exchange or ransom of prisoners; 3. [Com.])
cartelista n cartelist
cartelizacion n cartelization
cartelizar v to cartelize
cartiera n billfold
cartilage, -ine n cartilage (*)
cartilaginoso adj cartilaginous
cartografia n cartography
cartografico adj cartographic
cartografo n cartographer
cartomancia n fortune telling (by means of playing cards), cartomancy
cartomante n fortune teller (using playing cards)
carton n 1. cardboard, pasteboard; 2. cartoon (= design for painting, tapestry, etc.); 3. carton (= cardboard box)
cartonage n 1. pasteboard work; 2. [Bookbinding] boarding, (binding in) paper boards
cartonar v to board, bind in boards [Bookbinding]
cartonaria n 1. cardboard factory; 2. cardboard making
cartonaro n cardboard maker
cartoteca n 1. card index, card catalogue; also: file; 2. filing cabinet (for cards)
cartucha n [Mil.] cartridge
cartucharia n cartridge factory
cartuchiera n cartridge box, cartridge case
cartulario n chartulary (= collection of title deeds, etc.)
cartularo n chartulary (= keeper of archives)
cartusia charterhouse, Chartreuse (= any Carthusian monastery)
Cartusia npr Chartreuse (= French monastery founded by St. Bruno);
cartusiano n, adj Carthusian (= Carthusian monk)
carvi n caraway
casa n 1. home, house
casaria n box factory
casarola n saucepan
cascada n cascade, waterfall
cascadar v to cascade
casco n helmet
cascoeto n light open helmet
caseina n casein
caseo n cheese
caserna n [Mil.] barracks
casernamento n (action of) quartering in barracks
casernar v to quarter in barracks, to barrack
casernaro n barrack warden
cashmir cashmere (cloth)
Cashmir npr Kashmir;
casino n casino (= public place of amusement)
caso n case (1. special condition; 2. [Gram.]);
caspiano adj Caspian;
Caspio npr Caspian
casta n caste
castania n chestnut (= fruit of the chestnut tree)
castanio n chestnut tree, adj chestnut-colored
castelano n 1. lord (of a manor); 2. castellan
castelo n castle (1. fortified seigniorial mansion; 2. [Naut.]);
castigacion n chastisement; castigation
castigamento n chastisement; also: castigation
castigar v to chastise; also: to castigate;
castigator n chastiser; castigator
Castilia npr Castile
castiliano n Castilian (1. inhahitant of Castile; 2. Castilian language, Spanish)
castitate n chastity (= sexual or moral purity)
casto adj chaste;
Castor � npr Castor (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
castor � n beaver (1. [Zool.]; 2. beaver hat)
castoreo n castor, castoreum
castracion n castration, gelding
castrar v to castrate, geld
castrato n castrate; eunuch
castrator n castrator, gelder
casual adj 1. inherent in the case; 2. casual (as in "casual profit"); also: chance, accidental
casualitate n fortuitousness
casuistica n casuistry
casuista n casuist (a person, esp. a theologian, who attempts to resolve moral dilemmas by the application of general rules and the careful distinction of special cases)
casuismo n (theology to attempt to resolve moral dilemmas by the application of general rules and the careful distinction of special cases)
cata n she-cat
cataclismico adj cataclysmal, cataclysmic
cataclismo n cataclysm
catacomba n catacomb;
catafalco n catafalque
catalano n, adj Catalan (1. nativ3 of Catalonia; 2. Catalan language) ^
catalepsia n catalepsy (1. [Med.]; 2. [Philos.])
cataleptico n, adj cataleptic
catalise n [Physical Chem.] catalysis
catalitico adj catalytic
catalizar v to catalyze
catalizator n catalyst
catalogar v to catalogue
catalogator n cataloguer
catalogo n catalogue
Catalonia npr Catalonia ^
cataplasma n [Med.] poultice, cataplasm
catapulta n catapult (1. [Gr. and Rom. Antiq.]; 2. [Aeronaut.])
cataracta n cataract (1. waterfall; 2. [Med.])
cataral adj catarrhal
Catarina nprf Catherine
catarino n, adj [Zool.] catarrhine;
cataro n catarrh
cataroso adj catarrhous
catastrofico adj catastrophic
catecumenato n catechumenate
catecumeno n [Eccl.] catechumen
catedra n 1. chair (in a university); 2. pulpit, rostrum
catedral � n cathedral
catedral � adj cathedral
categoria n category (1. [Philos.]; 2. group or division in a system of classification)
categorico adj categorical, categoric (1. [Philos.] pertaining to a logical category; 2. asserting absolutely)
catena n chain
catenar v to chain (= to measure with a surveyor's chain)
catenario adj catenary
catequese n catechesis
catequeta n catechist
catequetica n catechetics
catequetico adj catechetic, catechetical
catequismo n catechism
catequista n catechist
catequistico adj catechistic
catequizar n 1. [Eccl.] to catechize; 2. to indoctrinate
cato n cat (= domestic cat); also: tomcat
catodico adj cathodic; also: [Bot., Med.] kathodic
catodo n [Elec.] cathode
catolicismo n [Eccl.] Catholicism
catolicizar v to catholicize
catolicista adj [Eccl.] Catholic
caton n kitten
catoptrica n catoptrics (= the science of reflected light)
catoptrico adj [Phys.] catoptric (= pertaining to a mirror or to reflected light)
catoptromancia n catoptromancy (= divination by means of mirrors)
catran n tar
catranar v to tar
catranaria n tarworks
catranator n tar sprayer
catranoso adj tarry
Caucasia npr Caucasia ^
caucasiano n, adj Caucasian (1. native of the Caucasus; 2. white person) ^
Caucaso npr Caucasus
cauchu n caoutchouc, crude rubber
caucion n bail, security
cauda n 1. tail; also: tail end; 2. queue (= line of people, carriages, etc.); 3. train (as in "train of a gown");
caudal adj caudal
caudatario n trainbearer (= one who holds up the train of a robe or gown)
caudato adj caudate, caudated
caul n cabbage;
causa n 1. cause; 2. case (= lawsuit);
causacion n causation
causal adj causal
causalitate n causality (= relation of cause and effect)
causar v to cause
causativo adj causativo (= pertaining to causation)
causator n causer
caustica n [Math.] caustic
causticitate n causticity
caustico adj caustic (1. corrosive; 2. sarcastic; 3. [Math.])
cauterio n 1. cautery (= agent used in cauterizing); 2. [Med.] issue (produced by cauterizing)
cauterizacion n cauterization
cauterizar v to cauterize
cauto adj cautious
cava n cave, cavern
cavala n mare
cavalaria n I. chivalry (1. system of knighthood; 2. chivalrousness); II. cavalry
cavalcada n 1. ride (= act of riding horseback); 2. cavalcade
cavalcar v to ride (on horseback)
cavalero n I. cavalier (1. gallant; 2. [Hist.]; 3. [Fortif.]); II. knight; III. horseman; also: cavalryman;
cavaleroso adj chivalrous
cavaleto n 1. wooden horse (= wooden frame in the shape of a horse used as an instrument of torture); 2. wooden frame on which various types of work are performed,
cavalo n horse;
cavar v to hollow out, cave
caverna n cavern, cave
cavernoso adj cavernous (1. abounding in caverns; 2. like a cavern);
cavia n cage (= enclosure used for confining animals)
caviar n caviar
cavilia n 1. peg (= pin or bolt of wood, metal, etc., for fastening parts together, hanging objects upon, etc.); 2. ankle bone; also: ankle
cavitate n cavity
cavo n hollow, cavity, hole
cecar v to blind (1. to make blind; 2. to dazzle)
cecitate n blindness;
ceco adj blind (= without sight);
ceder v to cede, yield
cedilia n cedilla
cedro n cedar
Cedron npr Kedron
cefalalgia n [Pathol.] cephalalgia
cefalico n cephalic
cefalopodo n [Zool.] cephalopod;
cela n cell (= small room or compartment)
celalgia n [Pathol.] scelalgia, pain in the legs
celamento n concealment
celar v to conceal, keep secret, hide
celariero n cellarer
celario n cellar; also: storeroom, etc.; wine cellar
celator n concealer
celebracion n celebration
celebrante n celebrant (= priest officiating at the mass)
celebrar v to celebrate (1. to perform the ceremony of; 2. to observe, honor by public ceremonies, festivities etc.; 3. to praise highly)
celebrator n celebrator
celebre adj famous, celebrated
celebritate n celebrity (1. fame; 2. celebrated person)
celerar v to quicken, accelerate
celerateza n villainy, wickedness
celerato n scoundrel, wretch, villain, etc.
celere adj quick, rapid
celeritate n quickness, speed
celesta n [Mus.] celesta
celeste adj heavenly, celestial;
celestial adj celestial, heavenly
celestina n celestitc, celestine
celestite n celestite, celestine
celibatario n bachelor
celibato n celibacy
celibe adj unmarried, single
celides npl [Zool.] scelides, hind legs
celo n 1. sky; 2. heaven;
celofan n cellophane
celsitude n height (= condition of being high)
celso adj high (as in "ten stories high")
celta n Celt
celtibero n [Anc. Hist.] Celtiberian
celtico adj Celtic
celula n [Biol.] cell
celular adj cellular
celuloide n celluloid
celulosa n cellulose
celuloso adj cellulous
cementacion n cementation (1. [Constr.]; 2. [Metal.])
cementar v to cement (1. to unite by means of a cement; 2. [Metal.] to subject to cementation)
cemento n cement (1. [Constr.]; 2. [Anat.] cementum; 3. [Metal.] powder used in cementation);
cemeterial adj pertaining to a cemetery
cemeterio n cemetery, graveyard
cena n I. stage (1. "stage of a theater"; 2. theater, art of the theater); II. scene (1. unit of dramatic action; 2. place of action; also: setting; 3. as in "
cenaculo n 1. dining room; 2. (literary, artistic, etc.) club or group
cenar v to sup, dine, have supper or dinner (= take the evening meal)
cenario n scenario
cenico adj scenic, scenical (= of or pertaining to the scenes of dramatic action)
cenobio n cenoby
cenobista n cenobite (a member of a religious order following a communal rule of life (see eremite))
cenografia scenography
cenografico adj scenographic
cenografo n scenographer
cenopegia n [Jewish Relig.] Sukkoth, Feast of Tabernacles
cenotafio n cenotaph
cenozoico n, adj [Geol.] Cenozoic
censer v to take a census; 2. to censor
censimento n 1. (act of) taking a census; 2. census, return count, etc.
censo n census
censor n I. censor (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. official in charge of censorship); II. critic, faultfinder; III. [School] monitor, censor, proctor, etc.; IV. census tak
censorial adj censorial
censura n I. censorship (1. act of censoring; 2. office of a censor); II. censure;
censurabile adj censurable
censurar v to censure
centaurea n 1. [Bot.] Centaurea; 2. [Bot.] centaury
centauro n [Mythol.] centaur;
Centauro [Astron.] Centaurus
centavo n [Monet.] centavo
centenario n 1. centenarian; 2. centenary, centennial
centesimal adj centesimal
centesimo n [Monet.] centesimo
centiar n centiare (= one hundredth part of an are)
centigrado adj centigrade (having, pertaining to a system of, one hundred degrees)
centigrama n centigram
centilitro n centiliter
centimetro n centimeter
centimo n [Monet.] centimo
centistereo n [Metric System] centistere
cento n/adj (a, one) hundred;
central � n center, central office or plant, etc.; specif.: (telephone) exchange; [Elec.] power station
central � adj central
centralizacion n centralization
centralizar v to centralize
centralizator n centralizer
centrar v to center (= to place or collect at the center)
centrico adj central, centric
centrifuga adj centrifugal;
centrifugacion n centrifugation
centrifugar v to centrifuge
centripeta adj centripetal
centro n center, middle point
centumviral adj centumviral
centumvirato n centumvirate
centumviro n [Rom. Antiq.] centumvir
centuplar v to centuple
centuplicar v to centuplicate
centuplicato 1. pp of centuplicar ; 2. adj centuplicate, hundredfold
centuplo adj centuple
cenuro n [Zool.] coenurus
cepa n onion
cepticismo n skepticism, scepticism
ceptico n, adj skeptic, sceptic, skeptical, sceptical
ceptro n scepter
cera n wax
ceramica n ceramics (1. art of making pottery, earthenware, etc.; 2. pottery ware)
ceramico adj ceramic
ceramista n ceramist; potter
ceramo n earthenware
ceramografia n ceramography (= study and description of pottery)
cerar v to wax, apply wax to;
ceraria n wax factory; waxchandlery
ceraro n waxchandler; waxworker
cerato n [Pharm.] cerate
cerator n waxer (= one who applies wax to a floor, etc.)
Cerbero npr [Mythol.] Cerberus
cerca n search (= act or action of searching)
cercar v to seek, look for, search for
cercator n seeker
cereal � n cereal
cereal � adj cereal
cerebelar adj cerebellar
cerebelo n cerebellum
cerebeloso adj cerebellar
cerebracion n cerebration
cerebral adj cerebral
cerebrar v to cerebrate
cerebritis n cerebritis, encephalitis
cerebro n brain; also: brains
cerefolio n [Bot.] chervil
ceremonia n ceremony;
ceremonial � n ceremonial
ceremonial � adj ceremonial (= relating to ceremonies)
ceremoniero n [Hist.; R.C.Ch., etc.] master of ceremonies
ceremonioso adj ceremonious (= devoted to forms and ceremonies)
cereo n 1. [Eccl.] (large) wax candle, cierge; 2. [Bot.] cereus;
Ceres I. pr [Rom. Relig.] Ceres
cereza n cherry
cerezo n cherry tree
cerner v to separate, sift
ceromancia n ceromancy
ceroso adj waxy
certificacion n certification (= act of certifying)
certificar v to certify (= to guarantee as true or correct)
certificato n certificate
certificator n certifier
certitude n certainty (1. "objective certainty"; 2. certitude)
certo adj certain (1. "objectively certain"; 2. convinced; 3. as in "a certain ...")
cerume, -ine n cerumen, earwax (*)
ceruminoso adj ceruminous, waxy
cerusa n white lead, ceruse
cerusite n [Mineral.] cerussite
cerva n hind (= female of the red deer)
cervelata n cervelat, saveloy (sausage)
cervo n 1. red deer; 2. stag;
cesacion n cessation
cesante 1. ppr of cessar ; 2. adj ceasing
Cesar npr [Rom. Hist.] Caesar
cesar v to cease, stop (1. to come to an end; 2. to bring to an end)
cesare adj Caesarean, Caesarian;
cesarismo n Caesarism
cesibile adj assignable, transferable
cesion n [Law] cession, assignment
cesionario n [Law] assignee
cesura n [Pros.] caesura
cg abbr = centigramma
chacalo n jackal male
chacala n jackal female
chaco n [Chess] check;
chaise n chair (= seat for one person);
chal n shawl
chalet [F] n chalet
chalupa n sloop
chaminea n 1. fireplace; 2. chimney; also: smokestack, funnel, etc.; (*)
Champagne [F] npr Champagne;
champignon [F] n champignon; (common or field) mushroom
chaperon [F] n chaperon
chaperonage [F] n chaperoning, chaperonage
chaperonar v to chaperon
charade [F] n (word) charade
Charibdis npr Charybdis;
charivari n charivari, belling, shivaree
charlatan [F] n charlatan
charlatanaria n charlatanry, charlatanism
charlatanesco adj charlatanic
charlatanismo n charlatanism, charlatanry
charme [F] n charm, attractiveness
charpa n [Clothing] sash
chartar v to charter (= to grant a charter to)
charter n charter
chartismo n Chartism
chartista n Chartist
chartreuse [F] n chartreuse (= liqueur made by Carthusian monks)
chasa n 1. hunting, chase; 2. game (killed in hunting)
chasar v to hunt, chase; also: to chase (away), drive off, etc.
chasator n I. hunter, huntsman; II. chaser (1. [Navy]; 2. [Naut.] chase-gun); III. [Mil.] chasseur
chassis [F] n chassis (= body-frame of an automobile)
chauffeur [F] n chauffeur
chauvinismo n chauvinism
chauvinista n chauvinist
chauvinistico adj chauvinistic
Republica Checa n Cheka ^
checo n Czech ^
checoslovaco n Czechoslovak ^
Checoslovaquia npr Czechoslovakia ^
chef [F] n 1. chief, leader; 2. head (of an organization, firm, etc.);
chenil n chenille
cheque [F] n [Bank.] check, cheque
chic [F] n chic, adj stylish, chic
chiffonier [F] n chiffonier
Chil npr Chile ^
chilano an, dj Chilean ^
chimpanze n chimpanzee
China npr China; ^
chinese n, adj Chinese (1. Chinese person; 2. Chinese language) ^
chisma n schism (1. division, separation; 2. [Eccl.])
chismatico n schismatic
chisto n [Petrography] schist
chistoso adj [Petrography] schistose, schistous
choc n shock (= collision, impact)
chocante adj traumatic
chocar v to shock (= to hurt the sensibilities of)
chocolataro n chocolate dealer or manufacturer
chocolate n chocolate (1. as in "chocolate bar"; 2. as in "hot chocolate")
chocolatiera n chocolate pot
ciamaquia n sciamachy, sham fight, shadow boxing
cianamido n [Chem.] cyanamide
cianico adj [Chem.] cyanic
cianidrico adj [Chem.] hydrocyanic
ciano n 1. [Antiq.] cyanus; 2. cyan, cyan blue; 3. [Bot.] bluebottle, cornflower
cianogeno n [Chem.] cyanogen
cianografia n blueprinting
cianografo n blueprinting apparatus
cianograma n blueprint (as in "blueprint of a projected building")
cianometro n cyanometer (= instrument for measuring degrees of blueness)
cianosis n [Pathol.] cyanosis
cianotipo n blueprint, cyanotype
cianuro n [Chem.] cyanide
ciatica n [Med.] sciatica
ciatico adj sciatic (1. pertaining to the hip); 2. pertaining to sciatica);
cibola n onion
cicada n cicada
cicatrice n scar, cicatrice; also: cicatrix
cicatricula n cicatricle, cicatricula
cicatrisante n cicatrizer, cicatrizant
cicatrizacion n healing, cicatrization
cicatrizar v to heal, cicatrize
Ciceron npr [Rom. Hist.] Cicero
cicerone [I] n cicerone (= Italian guide to Roman antiquities)
ciceroniano adj Ciceronian
cichorea n chicory
ciclamino n [Bot.] cyclamen
ciclico adj cyclic
ciclismo n (sport of) cycling
ciclista n cyclist
ciclo � n cycle (= bicycle, tricycle, etc.)
ciclo � n cycle (1. as in "cycle of the seasons"; 2. [Lit.]);
cicloide n cycloid
ciclon n cyclone
ciclonal adj cyclonal, cyclonic
ciclope n Cyclops (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Zool.])
ciclopico adj Cyclopean
ciclotron n cyclotron
ciconia n stork
cicuta n hemlock (1. [Bot.] Cicuta; 2. poisonous drink of hemlock)
cidonia n quince
cidra n cider, hard cider
ciencia n 1. knowledge, learning; 2. science;
ciente adj learned, (well-)informed
cientifico adj scientific
cientista n scientist
cifra n 1. figure (= symbol for a number); II. cipher (1. code; 2. monogram)
cifrar v to cipher (= to put into secret writing)
cigano n, adj 1. gypsy; 2. Gypsy (= language of the gypsies)
cigararia n cigar shop
cigararo n cigar maker or dealer
cigareta n cigarette
cigariera n cigar case
cigaro n cigar
cigno n swan;
Cigno [Astron.] Cygnus
cilindrage n (process of) cylindering
cilindrar v to cylinder
cilindrata n volume or contents of a cylinder
cilindrico adj cylindrical
cilindriforme adj cylindriform
cilindro n cylinder (1. [Geom., etc.]; 2. [Mech.] piston-chamber);
cilindrocefalo adj cylindrocephalic
cilindrocelular adj cylindrocellular
cilindroide n cylindroid
cilio n eyelash;
cimbalero n cymbalist
cimbalo n cymbal
cimicaria n [Bot.] bugbane
cimice n 1. bedbug; 2. thumbtack
cimicoso adj infested with bedbugs
cimitara n scimitar
cinara n artichoke (*)
cinchona n cinchona (1. cinchona tree; 2. cinchona bark, Peruvian bark)
cinchonina n [Chem.] cinchonine
cinchonismo n [Med.] cinchonism, quininism
cinctura n 1. belt; also: girdle, cincture; 2. waist (= part of the body between hips and ribs)
cincturar v to girdle, belt
cincturon n [Mil.] waist belt
cinder v to split
cine n cinema (1. motion pictures; 2. motion-picture theater)
cinegetico adj cynegetic (= pertaining to the chase)
cinema n cinema (1. motion pictures; 2. motion-picture theater)
cinematica n kinematics, adj kinematic
cinematografia n cincmatography
cinematografico adj cinematographic
cinematografo n 1. cinematograph (= motion-picture projector); 2. cinema, motion-picture theater
cinerar v to cover with ashes; 2. to color ash-gray
cinerario adj cinerary, for or pertaining to ashes;
cinere n ashes; also: ash;
cineriera n ash tray
cineriero n (container for ashes) ashpan, ash box, bucket, etc.; also: ash tray
cineroso adj ashy (1. full of ashes; 2. ashen, ash-gray)
cinese n kinesis
cinestesia n kinesthesia
cinestetico adj kinesthetic
cinetica n kinetics
cinetico adj kinetic
cinetoscopio n kinetoscope
cinger v to gird, girdle; 2. to gird on; 3. to surround
cingula n (saddle) girth, cingle, cinch
cingular v to girt, girth, cinch up
cinico n, adj cynic (1. [Philos.]; 2. cynical)
cinismo n cynicism
cinocefalo n adj cynocephalous, cynocephalic, dog-headed
cinofilo adj cynophile, dog-loving
cinquanta adj fifty
cinquantesimo adj fiftieth;
cinque adj five
cinquefolio n [Bot.] cinquefoil
cintila n spark (= particle of fire)
cintilacion n scintillation; also: twinkling
cintilar v to sparkle, glitter, scintillate; also: to twinkle
cipreso n cypress, cypress tree
Cipriano nprm Cyprian;
Cipride npr Cypris, Aphrodite;
cipride [Zool.] Cypris
cipriano n, adj Cyprian, Cypriote ^
Cipro npr Cyprus ^
circa around, about (1. round about; 2. approximately)
circo n circus
circuer v to go, walk, etc. round, to circuit
circuicion n circuition, going round
circuito n circuit (1. circuitous route; 2. [Elec.]);
circulacion n I. circulation (1. action of going around; 2. action of sending around from one person or place to another); II. traffic (as in "road traffic")
circular � v to circulate (1. to go around; 2. to send around from one person or place to another);
circular � n, adj circular (1. round like a circle; 2. as in "circular letter")
circulatorio adj circulatory
circulo n circle (1. [Math.]; 2. group of people held together by the same interests);
circumcider v to circumcise
circumcision n circumcision
circumciso adj circumcised
circumerar v to stroll about, walk around
circumferencia n circumference
circumferencial adj circumferential
circumferente adj circumferent, forming a circumference
circumferer v to go round, encompass; 2. to surround
circumflecter v to circumflex (1. to flex or bend round; 2. [Gram.])
circumflexion n circumflexion
circumflexo adj [Gram.] circumflex;
circumjacer v to lie or be situated around (a place)
circumlocucion n circumlocution
circumloquer v to use circumlocution
circumnavigacion n circumnavigation
circumnavigar v to circumnavigate
circumpolar adj circumpolar
circumscriber v to circumscribe (1. to draw a line around; 2. to limit, restrict)
circumscripcion n circumscription
circumscriver v to circumscribe (1. to draw a line around; 2. to limit, restrict) (*)
circumspecion n circumspection
circumspecto adj circumspect
circumstancia n circumstance (= condition or fact accompanying or determining the occurrence of an event, a situation, etc.);
circumstancial adj circumstantial (= depending on circumstances)
circumstanciar v to give a circumstantial or detailed account of
circumstante n bystander
circumstar v to stand around in a circle; 2. to stand around (someone)
circumvalacion n [Fortif.] circumvallation
circumvalar v to surround with a rampart, circumvallate
circumvalato 1. pp of circumvallar ; 2. adj circumvallate, surrounded with a rampart
circumvenir v to circumvent (= to gain advantage over by trickery)
circumvicino adj circumjacent, adjacent
circumvolucion n circumvolution (= rotation)
circumvolver v to circumvolve (= to perform a circumvolution)
cisalpino adj [Geog.] cisalpine
ciselar v to chase, engrave
ciselator n chiseler (= one who works with a chisel)
ciselatura n (act of) chiseling (= working with a chisel)
ciselo n chisel
cisil adj scissile; also: fissile
cision n scission
cisipare adj [Biol.] scissiparous
cisiparitate n [Biol.] scissiparity, schizogenesis
cismontano adj cismontane
cisorios npl scissors; also: shears, etc.
cistalgia n cystalgia
ciste n [Med.; Biol.] cyst, cystis
cisterna n cistern
cistico adj [Med.; Biol.] cystic
cistiforme adj cystiform
cistitis n [Med.] cystitis
cistoso adj cystose, cystous
cistotomia n cystotomy
citabile adj quotable
citacion n citation (1. [Law] summons; 2. quotation)
citadela n citadel
citar v to cite (1. [Law] to summon; also: to arraign; 2. to quote)
citatano n citizen (= person who is a member of a state or nation);
citate n city
citera n 1. cither; 2. zither
citerista n zither player
citoplasma n [Biol.] cytoplasm
citrato n [Chem.] citrate
citrico adj citric
citrina n lemon yellow
citrino adj lemon-colored
citro n 1. [Bot.] Citrus; 2. citron; fruit of the citron tree; also: lemon
citrus n 1. [Bot.] Citrus; 2. citron; the citron tree;
ciuro n squirrel
cive n citizen (1. [Hist.] inhahitant of a city or town; 2. "citizen of a country or state")
civico adj civic (= relating to citizenship)
civil � n civilian
civil � adj I. civil (1. having to do with citizens; 2. polite, courteous); II. civilian;
civilitate n civility (= politeness)
civilizabile adj civilizable
civilizacion n civilization
civilizar v to civilize
civilizator n civilizer
civismo n (principles of good) citizenship, civism
cl abbr = centilitro
clamar v to cry out, exclaim
clamor n clamor (= loud shout or shouting)
clamoroso adj clamorous
clan n clan
clandestinitate n clandestineness
clandestino adj clandestine
claque [F] n [Theat.] claque
clar adj clear (1. free from impurities or cloudiness; 2. not obscure or vague);
Clara � nprf Clare
clara � n white-of-egg; also: glair
clarar v to clarify (1. to clear, purify; 2. to explain)
clareto n light red wine (of Southern France); also: claret
clarificacion n clarification (= action of purifying)
clarificar v to clarify (= to purify)
clarificator n clarifier
clarinetista n clarinettist
clarineto n clarinet
clarino n [Mus.] clarino, clarion
Clarisa nprf Clarissa;
clarisa [R.C.Ch.] Clare, Clarist nun
claritate n clarity, clearness
clarividencia n clear-sightedness, discernment
clarividente adj clear-sighted, discerning
clarobscuro n chiaroscuro
clasar v to class, classify
clase n I. class (1. group of individuals or things of the same status; also: "social class"; "class of animals or plants"; 2. "class in school"); II. classroom
clasicismo n classicism (1. adherence to classical style; 2. classical turn of expression)
clasicista n an adherent of classicism in literature or art
clasico n, adj classic, classical (1. of the first rank or authority; 2. belonging to Greek or Latin antiquity)
clasificabile adj classifiable
clasificacion n classification
clasificar v to classify
clasificator n classifier
clasma n fragment
clastico adj clastic (1. as in "clastic models"; 2. [Petrography])
claude adj limping, lame
clauder v to close (1. to shut, stop up; 2. to bring to an end)
claudicacion n (act of) limping; limp
claudicar v to limp
clauso n, adj 1. close, closed; 2. finished, completed
claustral adj cloistral
claustrar v to cloister
claustro n cloister (1. covered passage running around the inner court of a monastery; 2. convent or monastery)
claustrofobia n [Psychopathol.] claustrophobia
clausula n [Law] clause
clausura n i. enclosure (= enclosed space); 2. (act of) closing, ending; 3. [Parl.] closure, cloture
clausurar v to enclose (a field, etc.); 2. to conclude, terminate; 3. [Parl.] to closure
clavar v to nail (= to fix or fasten with nails)
clavaro n nailer, nail-smith
clave n 1. key (= instrument that locks and unlocks); 2. [Techn.] wrench; 3. [Mus.] clef; 4. [Mus.] stop (of a wind instrument); 5. key (of a piano, organ, etc.), screw, pipe, etc.
clavera n keyboard, clavier; also: manual (of an organ)
clavicimbalo n clavecin, harpsichord
clavicula n collar-bone, clavicle
clavicular adj [Anat.] clavicular
clavo 1. nail, tack; 2. [Pathol.] boil; 3.[Spices] clove
clemencia n clemency
clemente adj clement
cleptomania n kleptomania
cleptomano n kleptomaniac
clerical adj clerical (= pertaining to the clergy)
clericalismo n clericalism
clericalista n clericalist
clericato n clerical rank, clericate
clerico n cleric, clergyman
clero n clergy
cliche [F] n I. clich� (1. mat, stereotype matrix; 2. trite phrase); II. [Photog.] negative
cliente n I. client (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. as in "lawyer's client"); II. customer
clientela n 1. [Hist.] patronage (= protection given by a patron to his client); 2. clientele (= body of clients or customers)
clima n climate
climatico adj climatic
climatizacion n air-conditioning
climatizar v to air-condition, v to acclimatize, acclimate
climatologia n climatology
climatologico adj climatological
clinar v to droop, sink
clinica n clinic (1. practical instruction of medical students at the bedside of a patient; 2. place for the medical treatment of certain people or diseases)
clinico adj clinical (= used or performed in a sickroom)
clinometro n clinometer
clique [F] n clique, coterie
clister n enema, injection, clyster
cloaca n cloaca (1. sewer; 2. [Zool.])
cloacal adj cloacal
cloracetato n chloracetate
cloracetico adj chloracetic
cloral n chloral (1. [Chem.]; 2. chloral hydrate);
clorato n chlorate
clorico adj chloric
clorido n chloride
cloridrato n hydrochlorate
cloridrico adj hydrochloric
clorito n chlorite
cloro n chlorine
clorofila n chlorophyll
cloroformizar v to chloroform
cloroformo n chloroform
cloroplasto n chloroplast
clorosis n chlorosis (1. [Med.]; 2. [Bot.])
cloroso adj chlorous
cloruro n [Chem.] chloride
club [A] n club (as in "tennis club, literary club, etc.")
cm abbr = centimetro ;
cm� = centimetro quadrate ;
cm� = centimetro cubic
coabitacion n cohabitation
coabitar v to dwell or live together; 2. to cohabit
coacion n coercion, compulsion
coacusato n codefendant
coadjutor n coadjutor (1. coadjutant; 2. [Eccl.])
coadjuvante adj coadjutant
coadjuvar v to assist, aid
coagulabile adj coagulable
coagulacion n coagulation
coagulante n coagulant
coagular v to coagulate (= to cause to coagulate)
coagulator n coagulator
coagulo n 1. coagulant; 2. coagulum
coalecencia n coalescence
coalescer v to coalesce (= to grow together)
coalicion n coalition
coalizar v to unite, bring together (in a coalition);
coaltar [A] n coal tar
coarde n, adj cowardly, coward
coardia n cowardice
coax n caw
coaxamento n (act of) cawing, croaking
coaxar v to caw, croak
cobalto n cobalt;
cobaltico adj cobaltic
cobaltifero adj cobaltiferous
cobaltite n [Mineral.] colbaltite
cobra n [Zool.] cobra
coca n coca
coca-cola n coke
cocaina n cocaine
cocainismo n cocainism
cocainizacion n cocainization
cocainizar v to cocainize
cocainomania n cocaine habit
cocainomano n cocaine addict
cocarda n cockade
cocer v to cook (as in "to cook meat, vegetables, etc."); 2. to bake ("to bake pottery");
coche n carriage, coach, car
cochiar v to drive (a carriage, coach, etc.)
cochiaro n coachman, driver
cochinilia n 1. cochineal insect; 2. cochineal
cocina n kitchen; also: cooking, cuisine;
cocinar v to cook (= to do the cooking)
cocinela n [Zool.] Coccinella; also: ladybird, ladybug
cocinero n cook
cocion n 1. (action of) cooking; 2. digestion
cocktail n cocktail
coclea see coclea
coclear n spoon;
coclearata n spoonful
cocleariforme adj spoon-shaped
coco n 1. coco, coconut palm; 2. coconut
cocon [F] n cocoon
coda [I] n [Mus.] coda
codice n I. codex (1. manuscript volume; 2. pharmacopoeia); II. code (1. body of laws; 2. conventional system of rules, symbols, etc.);
codicilo n [Law] codicil
codificacion n codification
codificar v to codify
codificator n codifier
coeducacion n coeducation
coeficiente n [Math.] coefficient
coercer v to coerce, compel
coercibile adj coercible
coercibilitate n coercibility, coercibleness
coercicion n coercion, compulsion
coercitivo adj coercive
coereditar v to inherit conjointly
coereditario n coheir;
coerencia n coherence
coerente 1. ppr of coherer ; 2. adj coherent
coerer v to cohere, be coherent
coeritor n [Radio] coherer
coesion n cohesion
coesivo adj cohesive
coesor n [Radio] coherer
coetaneo adj coetaneous
coeternitate n coeternity
coeterno adj coeternal
coexistencia n coexistence
coexistente adj coexistent
coexister v to coexist
cofreto n (small) chest; also: small coffer, small trunk
cofro n 1. coffer, casket, chest; 2. trunk (= traveling box or chest)
cogitacion n cogitation
cogitar v to cogitate
Cognac [F] npr Cognac;
cognacion n 1. blood relationship, kinship; 2. [Law] cognation
cognato n [Law] cognate (1. kinsman; 2. relative on the mother's side)
cognicion n [Philos.] cognition
cognitivo adj cognitive
cognito adj (well-)known
cognocencia n 1. knowledge, acquaintance; 2. acquaintance (= person with whom one is acquainted);
cognocer v to know, be acquainted with;
cognocibile adj knowable, cognizable, cognoscible
cognocimento n 1. (act of) knowing; knowledge; 2. bill of lading
cognocitor n connoisseur
coincidencia n coincidence
coincidental adj coincidental
coincidente adj coincident
coincider v to coincide
cointeresato n joint party in interest
cola n paste, glue
colaber v to collapse, break down
colaboracion n collaboration
colaborar v to collaborate; 2. to contribute ("to contribute to a periodical, etc.")
colaborator n 1. collaborator; 2. contributor ("contributor to a periodical, etc.")
colapso n [Med.] collapse, breakdown
colar � v to paste, glue
colar � v to strain, filter
colar � n necklace, collar, etc. (= band, chain or the like, worn around the neck)
colateral adj collateral (1. side by side; 2. of common descent but by different line)
colatorio n strainer (= device for straining, filtering etc.)
colatura n (process of) straining, filtering
col n hill
colecion n collection (= things collected)
colecta n 1. collection (= act of collecting money for a particular purpose); 2. [Liturg.] collect
colectivismo n collectivism
colectivista n collectivist
colectivitate n collectivity (1. quality of being collective; 2. collective whole; also: people as a body, community)
colectivo n, adj collective (1. collective whole; 2. [Cram.] "collective noun")
colector n I. collector (1. one who collects stamps, books, prints, etc.; 2. official who collects taxes, duties, etc.); II. [Elec.] commutator
colega n colleague
colegial adj collegiate, collegial;
colegiano adj high-school, preparatory-school
colege n 1. college (as in "college of cardinals"); 2. secondary school;
coleoptereo adj [Entom.] coleopterous
coleoptero n [Entom.] coleopter, beetle;
coler v to cultivate, till; 2. to abide, dwell; 3. to care for; 4. to honor, reverence, worship
colera n 1. cholera; 2. anger, wrath;
colerico adj 1. [Med.] choleraic; 2. choleric, irascible
colerina n [Med.] cholerine
colica n colic
colico adj colic, colonic
colider v to collide
colie n coolie
colier v to gather (1. to pick; 2. to infer); II. to collect (as in "to collect stamps")
colina n hill
colineta n hillock
colino n strainer (= device for straining, filtering, etc.); also: colander, filter
colinoso adj hilly
colision n collision (1. crash; 2. clash, conflict)
colitis n colitis
colo n 1. neck; 2. [Clothing] collar ,
colocacion n collocation
colocar v to collocate
colodio n [Chem.] collodion
coloidal adj colloidal
coloide n, adj colloid
colon n [Anat.] colon
colonelo n colonel;
Colonia � npr Cologne;
colonia � n colony (1. settlement in a new country; 2. as in "artists' colony");
colonial adj colonial
colonizabile adj colonizable
colonizacion n colonization
colonizar v to colonize (= to establish a colony in)
colonizator n colonizer
colono n 1. tenant farmer; 2. colonist, settler
coloquer v to converse, be engaged in colloquy
coloquial adj colloquial
coloquialismo n colloquialism
coloquio n colloquy (= conversation)
color n color (1. as in "the colors of the rainbow"; 2. coloring matter, paint);
coloracion n coloration
colorar v to color (= to give color to)
colorista n colorist
colorito n [Art] coloring
colosal adj colossal
Coloseo npr Colosseum, Coliseum
coloso n colossus
colpar v to hit, strike, etc.; also: to knock, rap, etc.
colpator n one who hits, strikes, etc.
colpo n blow, stroke; also: knock, rap;
coluder v to collude
columba n pigeon; also: dove
columbario n [Rom. Antiq.] columbarium
Columbia n 1. Colombia, Columbia; 2. Columbia (= America); ^
columbiano adj 1. Colombian, Columbian; 2. Columbian (= American) ^
columbiera n dovecot, pigeon-house
Columbina npr [Theat.] Columbine
columbino adj columbine, dove
columbite n [Mineral.] columbite
columbium n [Chem.l columbium
columna n column (1. [Arch.]; 2. [Print.]; 3. [Mil.]);
columnada n colonnade
colusion n [Law] collusion
colusivo adj collusive, colluding
coma n coma
comandamento n commandment
comandante n [Army, Navy] commander; also: commandant
comandar v to command (1. to give an order to; 2. to have authority or power over)
comandator n commander (= one who exercises authority)
comando n command (1. act of commanding; 2. power to command; 3. body of troops under a commander; also: commando)
comatoso adj comatose
comatrage n gossip(ing)
comatrar v to gossip
comatre n 1. (spiritual kinswoman by the sacrament of baptism) godmother, etc.; 2. gossip (= gossiping woman)
combatente n 1. combatant; 2. [Ornith.] ruff (= Machetes pugnax)
combater v to fight with, combat; 2. to fight, struggle
combativitate n combativeness
combativo adj combative
combato n fight, combat;
combinabile adj combinable
combinacion n combination
combinar v to combine (= to cause to combine)
combinatorio adj combinatory
combucion n combustion (1. process of burning; 2. [Chem.]; 3. violent agitation, tumult);
comburente 1. ppr of comburer ; 2. adj [Chem.] comburent
comburer v to burn up, consume
combustibile � n 1. combustible; 2. fuel
combustibile � adj combustible (= capable of undergoing combustion)
combustibilitate n combustibility
combustivo adj combustive
comear v to pass to and fro, go and come
comeato n furlough, leave
comedia n comedy
comediano n comedian (1. actor in a comedy; 2. author of comedies)
comedo n comedian
comemoracion n commemoration;
comemorar v to commemorate
comemorativo adj commemorative;
comenciamento n beginning, commencement
comenciante n beginner (= novice, tyro)
comenciar v to begin, commence
comenciator n beginner (= one who begins something)
comendabile adj commendable
comendacion n commendation (= praise)
comendar v to commend (= to praise)
comensurabile adj [Math.] commensurable, commeasurable
comensurabilitate n commensurability
comensuracion n commensuration
comensurar v to commeasure
comentar v to comment on, upon (1. to annotate; 2. to criticize, make comments on)
comentario n 1. commentary (= series of annotations on a text); 2. comments (= malicious talk);
comentator n commentator (= writer of a commentary on a text)
comento n comment, criticism
comerciabile adj marketable, merchantable
comercial adj commercial
comercialismo n commercialism
comercialista n commercialist
comercializacion n commercialization
comercializar v to commercialize
comerciar v to trade, deal (= to do business);
comercio n commerce (1. trade, business; 2. intercourse, dealings);
comestibile adj edible, eatable, comestible
cometa n comet;
cometa de papiro paper kite
cometario adj cometary
comicer v to mix together, intermingle
comico adj comic (1. pertaining to comedy; 2. comical); , n comedian (= an actor who plays comedy)
comisar n [U.S.S.R.] commissar
comisariato n 1. commissioner's or commissary's position, tenure, bureau, etc.; 2. commissariat
comisario n 1. commissioner, commissary; 2. commissar
comiseracion n commiseration
comiserar v to pity, commiserate
comision n commission (1. charge; 2. pro rata remuneration; 3. body of persons charged with some specified function);
comisionar v to commission ("to commission someone to do something")
comisionario n commission agent
comiso n clerk (1. office worker; 2. sales clerk);
comisura n commissure
comitato n committee
comiter v to commit (1. to entrust; 2. to perpetrate)
comixtion n commixture
como 1. how; 2. as; also: like, similarly to;
comocion n tremor, agitation, commotion (= violent physical or mental disturbance);
comoda n chest (of drawers); commode
comodar v to place a thing at someone's disposal;
comodato n [Law] commodatum, commodate
comoditate n convenience, handiness, comfort, etc.;
comodo adj handy, convenient, comfortable, suitable, etc.
comodore n commodore (= officer's rank in certain navies, with functions varying from nation to nation)
comover v to move (= to affect with emotion)
compactar v to compact, consolidate, condense
compacto adj compact, dense
compaginar v to assemble (= to join, link)
compania n company (1. companionhip; 2. group of people joined together for some purpose; 3. [Mil.]);
companion n companion (1. associate, fellow; 2. anything that matches or goes with another in kind, size, etc.);
comparabile adj comparable;
comparabilitate n comparability
comparacion n comparison;
comparar v to compare (as in "to compare two books")
comparativo n, adj comparative
comparer v to appear (in court), compear
comparicion n appearance in court, compearance
compartimento n compartment (1. division, partition, etc.; 2. [R.R.])
compartir v to partition into smaller parts
compasar v to do (make, etc.) with studied care; 2. to determine (measure, etc.) by means of compasses
compasion n compassion
compaso n compass (1. pair of compasses; 2. [Naut.])
compater v to feel compassion;
compatibile adj compatible
compatibilitate n compatibility
compatre n (spiritual kinsman by the sacrament of baptism) godfather, etc.
compatriota n compatriot
compeler v to compel (1. to drive together; 2. to urge with force)
compendio n compendium
compendioso adj summarized, compendious
compenetracion n compenetration
compenetrar v to compenetrate
compensabile adj compensable (= that can be counterbalanced or compensated for)
compensacion n compensation (1. action of counterbalancing; 2. recompense)
compensar v to compensate (1. to counterbalance; 2. to recompense)
compensativo adj affording compensation, compensative
compensator n compensator
compensatorio adj compensating, compensatory
competencia n competence (= qualification for some specific work, activity, etc.);
competente adj competent (1. qualified; 2. suitable, proper);
competer v to compete; 2. to belong by right, be due
competicion n competition
competitor n competitor
compilacion n compilation
compilar v to compile
compilator n compiler
complacencia n 1. complaisance; 2. pleasure, satisfaction; also: complacency
complacente adj 1. complaisant, accommodating; 2. pleased, satisfied; also: complacent
complacer v to please, humor;
complementar v to complement, to make complete
complementario adj complementary
complemento adverbial phrase (of place, manner, etc.) , n complement (= that which completes); also: [Math., Gram.];
completa n [Eccl.] complin
completamento n completion
completar v to complete
completivo adj completive
completo adj complete
completorio adj completing, completory
complexion n 1. constitution (= physical make-up of a person); 2. disposition (= temperament)
complexitate n complexity, intricacy
complexo n complex (1. complex whole; 2. [Psychol.]);adj complex (1. composite; 2. intricate)
complicacion n complication
complicar v to complicate
complicato 1. pp of complicar ; 2. adj complicated;
complice n accomplice
complicitate n complicity
complimentar v to compliment
complimentario adj complimentary, flattering
complimento n 1. accomplishment, achievement (= action of accomplishing or achieving); 2. compliment;
complir v to accomplish, achieve;
complito 1. pp of complir ; 2. adj accomplished (= perfect in acquirements)
complitor n accomplisher
componente � n component
componente � adj component
componer v to compose (1. to compound, put together; 2. "to compose music"; 3. to settle, as in "to compose a dispute");
comportamento n behavior, comportment
comportar v to bear, allow (of), brook, comport;
composicion n composition (1. act of composing; 2. [Mus., Art]; 3. compromise; 4. [Typog.]; 5. [Gram.])
composito n 1. compound, composite; 2. [Chem.] compound
compositor n 1. composer (= one who composes music); 2. compositor, typesetter
composto n compost (= prepared manure)
compota n compote
comprender v to comprehend (1. to understand; 2. to include, comprise)
comprensibile adj comprehensible, understandable
comprensibilitate n comprehensibility
comprension n comprehension (1. act or faculty of understanding; 2. [Logic] the sum of the attributes comprehended in a concept)
comprensivo adj comprehensive (1. including much; 2. of wide mental grasp)
compresa n [Med.] compress
compresibile adj compressible
compresibilitate n compressibility
compresion n compression;
compresivo adj compressive
compresor n compressor (1. [Anat.]; 2. [Mach.]; 3. [Med.])
comprimer v to compress; 2. to repress, check
compromiso n 1. mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter; 2. compromise
compromiter v to compromise (1. to expose to risk or danger; 2. as in "to compromise someone")
compulsar v to compel, force; 2. to examine, check, go through (documents, books, etc.)
compulsion n compulsion
compulsivo adj compulsive
compulsorio adj compulsory
compuncion n compunction
compunger v to move to remorse;
computabile adj computable
computacion n computation
computar v to compute
computator n computer
computo n computation
comun adj common (1. "common to more than one"; 2. ordinary, prevalent, etc.);
comuna n [Admin., Pol.] commune;
Comuna Paris Commune
comunal adj communal
comunardo n Communard
comunicabile adj communicable (= that can be communicated by speech or writing)
comunicabilitate n communicableness
comunicacion n communication (1. act of imparting, transmitting; 2. interchange of thoughts, ideas, etc., by speech or writing; 3. verbal or written message);
comunicar v to communicate (1. to impart, transmit; 2. to interchange thoughts, ideas, etc. by speech or writing; 3. to receive Holy Communion)
comunicativo adj communicative, talkative
comunicato n communiqu�
comunicator n communicator
comunion n communion;
comunismo n communism
comunista n communist
comunitate n community (1. "community of interest, ideas, etc."; 2. [Sociol., Pol., etc.])
comunque adv/conj however, in whatever manner
Comus [Mythol.] Comus
comutabile adj commutable
comutabilitate n commutability
comutacion n commutation (1. exchange; substitution; 2. [Law]; 3. [Elec.])
comutar v to commute (1. to change, exchange; 2. [Law]; 3. [Elec.] to commutate);
comutativo adj commutativo (as in "commutativo contract")
comutator n [Elec.] commutator, change-over switch
con prep with (1. together with; 2. by means of; 3. having, carrying, characterized by)
conacional � n fellow countryman, conational
conacional � adj from the same country
conatural adj inborn, natural, connatural
conca n I. conch, marine shell; II. concha (1. [Anat.]; 2. [Arch.])
concatenacion n concatenation
concatenar v to link together, concatenate
concausa n concause (= cooperating cause)
concausal adj concausal
concavitate n concavity
concavo adj concave
conceder v to concede, grant
concentracion n concentration (1. action of concentrating or centering; 2. [Chem.])
concentrar v to concentrate (1. to focus, center; 2. [(Chem.]; 3. [Mil.])
concentrato I. pp of concentrar ; II. adj 1. [Chem.] concentrated; 2. close, reticent, reserved
concentrico adj concentric
concepcion n conception (1. [Physiol.]; 2. "mental conception")
conceptaculo n [Bot.] conceptacle
conceptivo adj conceptive
concepto n 1. concept; 2. [Lit.] concetto, conceit
conceptual adj conceptual
conceptualismo n [Philos.] conceptualism
conceptualista n [Philos.] conceptualist
concernente prep concerning
concerner v to concern (= to have relation or reference to)
concertante adj [Mus.] concertante (as in "a concertante part")
concertar v to concert
concertina n [Mus.] concertina
concertista n concert performer
concerto n I. concert (1. [Mus.]; 2. agreement, harmony); II. concerto;
concesibile adj concessible
concesion n concession, grant
concesionario n concessionnaire
concesivo adj concessive, concessionary
concesor n concessor
conchiforme adj shell-shaped, conchiform
conchiliologia n conchology
conchiliologista n conchologist
conchiliologo n conchologist
conchoidal adj conchoidal
conchoide n [Geom.] conchoid
conciencia n 1. consciousness; 2. conscience;
concienciosa adj conscientious
conciente adj conscious
conciliacion n conciliation
conciliar v to conciliate;
conciliativo adj conciliatory, conciliative
conciliator n conciliator, peacemaker
conciliatorio adj conciliatory
concilio n council (as in "Nicene Council")
concio adj conscious, aware
conciper v to conceive (1. [Physiol.]; 2. "to conceive mentally")
concipibile adj conceivable
concipimento n [Physiol.] conception
concision n concision, conciseness
conciso adj concise
conclave n [Eccl.] conclave
conclavista n [Eccl.] conclavist
concludente adj conclusive
concluder v to conclude (1. to bring to a close; 2. to reach a final settlement of; 3. to infer)
conclusion n conclusion (1. close, termination; 2. final arrangement, settlement; 3. inference)
conclusivo adj conclusive
concordancia n concordance (1. concord, agreement; 2. "concordance of the Bible, etc.")
concordante 1. ppr of concordar ; 2. adj concordant
concordar v to agree (= to be in agreement); also: [Gram.]
concordatario adj of the concordat
concordato n concordat
concorde adj concordant
concordia n concord
concrear v to create together
concrecibile adj congealable (= capable of becoming concrete)
concrecion n concretion
concretar v to concrete (= to cause to coalesce or congeal)
concretizar v to concretize
concreto adj concrete (1. united in a solid form; 2. not abstract)
concubina n concubine
concubinage n concubinage
concubinario adj concubinary
concubinato n concubinage
concubino n paramour, one living in concubinage
concupicencia n concupiscence
concupicente adj concupiscent
concupir v to covet, be covetous
concurencia n I. (action of) running together, meeting; II. concurrence (1. agreement in opinion; 2. union in action); III. competition, rivalry
concurente � n 1. competitor, rival; 2. contestant (= one who takes part in a contest)
concurente � 1. ppr of concurrer ; 2. adj [Geom.] concurrent
concurer v to run together and meet; II. to concur (1. to agree in opinion; 2. to work jointly); III. to compete
concurso n 1. concourse (= gathering of people); 2. contest, competition; 3. competitive examination
concusion n 1. concussion; 2. extortion (= illegal exaction on the part of an official)
concusionario adj guilty of extortion, n official guilty of extortion
concusivo adj concussive
concuter v to shake violently; 2. to force by threats
condecendencia n condescension
condecendente adj condescending
condecender v to condescend
condemnabile adj condemnable, to be condemned
condemnacion n condemnation
condemnar v to condemn (1. to pronounce guilty of crime or wrong; 2. to pronounce unfit or no longer available for use);
condemnator n condemner
condemnatorio adj condemning, condemnatory
condensabile adj condensable
condensabilitate n condensability
condensacion n condensation
condensar v to condense (= to make denser, more compact, more concise, etc.)
condensator n condenser
condicion n condition (1. prerequisite; 2. mode, state of being);
condicional � n [Gram.] conditional
condicional � adj conditional
condicionar v to condition (1. to be a determining condition of; 2. to put into specified or desired condition)
condicionato I. pp of conditionar ; II. adj conditioned (= subject to a condition);
condigno adj adequate, deserved; also: condign
condimentar v to spice, season
condimento n condiment
condolencia n condolence
condoler v to condole
condominio n condominium
condor n [Ornith.] condor
condro n cartilage
condroide adj chondroid, resembling cartilage
condrologia n chondrology
conducer v to conduct (1. to guide, lead; 2. to direct; 3. [Phys.] to transmit);
conducion n conduction (1. [Lawl conductio; 2. [Physiol.])
conducta n conduct (1. leading, guidance; 2. direction, management; 3. behavior)
conductibile adj conductible
conductibilitate n conductibility
conductivitate n conductivity
conductivo adj conductive
conducto n conduit;
conductor n conductor (1. one who guides or directs; 2. "railway conductor, bus conductor, etc."; 3. [Phys.])
conecter v to connect
conectivo adj connective;
conexion n connection, connexion (= union)
conexivo adj connective
conexo adj connected
confabulacion n confabulation, chat
confabular v to confabulate, chat
confabulator n confabulator, chatterer
confecion n 1. making, compounding, etc.; 2. [Pharm.] confection; 3. readymade apparel, confection
confecionar v to make, manufacture, confect; 2. [Pharm.] to confection (= to make into a confection)
confectaria n confectionery (= confectioner's trade, shop, etc.)
confectaro n confectioner
confecto n candy; confectionery
confectura n jam, preserves
confederacion n confederation, confederacy
confederar v to confederate
confederativo adj confederative
confederato 1. pp of confederar ; 2. adj confederate, n confederate, ally;
conferencia n 1. conference; 2. lecture
conferencial adj conferential
conferenciar v to confer (= to consult together); 2. to lecture
conferer v to compare; II. to confer (1. to consult together; 2. to bestow)
confesar v to confess (1. to make a confession of; 2. to hear the confession of)
confesion n confession (1. "confession to a priest"; 2. acknowledgement, admission of a fault, etc.)
confesional � n confessional
confesional � adj confessional
confesionario n confessional, confessionary
confeso adj confessed, shriven
confesor n confessor (1. priest who hears confessions; 2. Christian who adheres to his faith under persecution)
confidencia n confidence (1. "confidence in someone or something"; 2. thing told in confidence);
confidencial adj confidential (= told or written as a secret)
confidente � n confidant, confident
confidente � adj 1. trustful, confiding; 2. confident (= self-confident)
confider v to confide;
configuracion n configuration
configurar v to form, shape, configure
confin adj bordering, conterminous
confinamento n confinement (= act of confining, restraining)
confinar v to border (upon), be contiguous (to); 2. to confine, restrain;
confirmacion n confirmation (1. corroboration, establishment; 2. [Eccl.])
confirmar v to confirm (1. to corroborate, establish; 2. [Eccl.])
confirmativo adj confirmative
confirmator n confirmer
confirmatorio adj corroborative, confirmatory
confiscabile adj confiscable
confiscacion n confiscation
confiscar v to confiscate
confiscator n confiscator
confiscatorio adj confiscatory
confitente n confitent (= one who confesses)
conflagracion n conflagration
conflagrar v to set afire, conflagrate
conflicto n conflict
confliger v to conflict
confluencia n confluence (1. meeting or junction of two or more rivers; 2. place where two or more rivers unite)
confluente � n 1. confluent; 2. confluence (= place where two or more rivers, etc., unite)
confluente � adj confluent (1. flowing together; 2. [Med.])
confluer v to flow together
conformacion n conformation (= structure);
conformar v to form, shape; 2. to conform, adapt
conforme adj conformable, in conformity;
conformista n conformist
conformismo n conformism
conformitate n conformity
confortabile � n easy chair
confortabile � adj comfortable (= affording tranquil enjoyment and content)
confortacion n (action of) comforting, consoling
confortar v to strengthen, fortify; 2. to comfort, console
conforto n comfort (1. consolation; 2. ease of circumstances, sufficiency)
confraternal adj confraternal
confraternitate n brotherhood, confraternity
confratre n confrere
confrontacion n confrontation
confrontar v to confront (1. to bring face to face; 2. to compare)
confucianismo n Confucianism
confucianista n Confucianist
confuciano adj Confucian
Confucio npr Confucius [B.C. 551-478, Chinese philosopher]
confunder v to (cause to) merge, intermingle; II. to confuse (= to fail to distinguish between); III. to confound, confuse (1. to throw into disorder; 2. to bewilder, perplex; also: to baffle)
confusion n confusion (1. disorder; 2. embarrassment; also: bafflement; 3. [Law])
confuso adj confused (1. as in "a confused mass"; 2. disconcerted, embarrassed; also: baffled)
confutacion n confutation
confutar v to confute (= to refute)
congecion n congestion; also: [Med.]
congectura n conjecture
congectural adj conjectural (= based on conjecture)
congecturar v to conjecture, make conjectures
congedar v to bow out; dismiss
congedo n leave (= permission to depart);
congelabile adj congealable
congelacion n congealment, congelation
congelamento n congealment
congelar v to congeal (= to cause to solidify by cooling)
congelator n congealer
congenial adj congenial
congenialitate n congeniality
congenito adj congenital
congerer v to congest (= to cause an obstructive accumulation); also: [Med.]
congerie n congeries
congestionar v to congest [Med.]
congestivo adj congestive
conglomeracion n conglomeration
conglomerar v to conglomerate
conglomerato n conglomerate
conglutinacion n conglutination
conglutinar v to glue together, conglutinate
conglutinativo adj conglutinative
Congo npr Congo;
congolese adj/n Congoese, Congolese
congratulacion n felicitation, congratulation
congratular v to rejoice with (someone at good fortune), congratulate
congratulatorio adj congratulatory;
congregacion n congregation (1. assembly, gathering of people; 2. body of people assembled for religious worship; 3. religious company or order; 4. Committee of the Ro
congregacional adj congregational; also: [Eccl.] Congregational
congregacionalismo n Congregationalism
congregacionalista n Congregationalist
congregar v to congregate (= to collect into a mass or crowd)
congresista n member of a congress; also: congressman
congreso n congress (1. convention, conference; 2. lawmaking body of a republic)
congruencia n congruence; also: [Math.]
congruente 1. ppr of congruer ; 2. adj congruent; also: [Math.]
congruer v to coincide, harmonize
congruitate n congruity, harmony
congruo adj congruous
conicitate n conicity
conico adj conic;
conifero adj [Bot.] coniferous (= bearing cones)
coniforme adj cone-shaped, coniform
conilio n rabbit
conirostre adj [Zool.] conirostral
conirostro n [Zool.] coniroster
conivencia n connivance
coniver v to connive
conjugabile adj [Gram.] conjugable
conjugacion n [Gram.] conjugation
conjugacional adj [Gram.] conjugational
conjugal adj conjugal
conjugar v to yoke together; 2. [Gram.] to conjugate
conjugato 1. pp of conjugar ; 2. adj [Bot.] conjugate
conjuge n spouse, consort
conjuncion n conjunction (1. union; 2. [Astrol., Astron.]; 3. [Gram.])
conjunctemente adv conjointly, conjunctly, jointly, together;
conjunctiva n [Anat.] conjunctiva
conjunctivitis n conjunctivitis
conjunctivo n [Gram.] subjunctive (mood),adj conjunctive, connective
conjuncto adj conjunct, conjoint
conjunctor n conjoiner
conjunctura n 1. [Anat.] articulation, joint; 2. conjuncture, juncture
conjunger v to conjoin, unite, combine
conjuracion n 1. conspiracy; 2. (solemn) entreaty
conjurar v to conspire, plot together; 2. to entreat, beseech, conjure
cono n cone (1. [Math.]; 2. [Bot.])
conquesta n conquest (1. act of conquering a country, etc.; 2. conquered territory, etc.)
conquirente n conqueror
conquirer v to conquer (= to gain dominion over)
conquisitor n conqueror
consanguineo adj consanguineous
consanguinitate n consanguinity (= blood relationship)
conscriber v to enroll, conscript
conscripcion n [Mil.] conscription
conscripto n [Mil.] conscript
conscriver v to enroll, conscript (*)
consecracion n consecration (1. action of consecrating; 2. [R.C.Ch.] Consecration; 3. sanction)
consecrar v to consecrate (1. to make sacred or holy; 2. to dedicate to some purpose; 3. to sanction)
consecrator n consecrator
consecutivo adj 1. consecutive, successive; 2. consequent, resulting
conseguencia n consequence (1. outcome, result; 2. inference);
conseguencial adj consequential
conseguente � n consequent (1. [Math.]; 2. apodosis of a conditional proposition);
conseguente � adj 1. consequent (= following as a result or conclusion); 2. consistent (in reasoning, behavior, etc.)
conseguer v to be the consequence of
consenso n consensus
consensual adj [Law] consensual
consenter v to consent
consentimento n consent
conserva n [Pharm.] conserve;
conservabile adj conservable
conservacion n conservation, preservation;
conservar v to conserve (1. to preserve from harm; 2. to keep, retain); to preserve (fruit, etc.);
conservativo adj conservativo (= conserving, preserving)
conservator n 1. conservator (= one who conserves, preserves); 2. [Pol.] conservative
conservatorio n conservatory (1. [Mus.]; 2. greenhouse)
considerabile adj considerable
consideracion n consideration (1. act of considering; 2. esteem);
considerar v to consider (= to give consideration to); 2. to esteem, think highly of;
considerato I. pp of considerar ; II. adj 1. circumspect, prudent; 2. esteemed
consignacion n 1. consignation (= act of consigning or depositing); 2. consignment
consignar v to consign (1. to deposit; 2. [Com.]
consignatario n [Com.] consignee
consignator n consigner
consiliabile adj advisable
consiliar v to counsel, advise
consiliator n counsellor, adviser
consiliero n 1. counsellor, adviser; 2. councillor;
consilio n 1. counsel, piece of advice; 2. council (= a body of advisers); also: board (as in "board of directors");
consistencia n consistency (1. degree of firmness or density; 2. congruity, harmony of parts)
consistente I. ppr of consister ; II. adj consistent (1. possessing firmness or coherence; 2. accordant, congruous)
consister v to consist;
consistorial adj [Eccl.] consistorial
consistorio n [Eccl.] consistory
consociacion n consociation
consociar v to consociate (= to bring into consociation)
consola n console (1. support in the form of a wall bracket; 2. console table)
consolabile adj consolable
consolacion n consolation
consolar v to console, comfort
consolato 1. pp of consolar ; 2. adj consoled, comforted
consolator n consoler, comforter
consolatorio adj consolatory, comforting
consolida n [Bot.] comfrey, consolida
consolidacion n consolidation (= strengthening)
consolidar v to consolidate (= to strengthen);
consolidativo adj consolidative
consome n consomm�
consonante � n consonant
consonante � 1. ppr of consonar ; 2. adj [Mus., Phonet.] consonant
consonar v to be consonant, harmonize
consorte n 1. consort; 2. associate (= partner, confederate);
conspico adj conspicuous (= eminent, distinguished)
conspiracion n 1. concerted action; 2. conspiracy, plot
conspirar v to conspire (1. to act together; 2. to plot)
conspirator n conspirator, plotter
conspuer v to spit upon (contemptuously); also: to despise
Constance npr Constance (1. [Geog.]; 2. nprf);
constancia n constancy
constante � n [Math.] constant
constante � adj 1. constant; 2. established (as in "established fact")
constantiniano adj Constantinian
Istambul npr Istambul ^
Istambulese native of Istambul ^
Constantino nprm Constantine
Constantinopole npr Constantinople ^
constantinopolitano n, adj Constantinopolite (= inhabitant of Constantinople) ^
constar v to be (an) established (fact)
constat n [Law] constat
constatar v to establish (as a fact); also: to state
constelacion n [Astron.] constellation
constelar v to star, constellate
constelato 1. pp of constellar ; 2. adj constellate, (set) in a constellation
consternacion n consternation
consternar v to dismay, appall
constipacion n constipation
constipar v to constipate
constipato 1. pp of constipar ; 2. adj constipated, costive
constitucion n I. constitution (1. action of constituting; 2. law, decree; 3. "political constitution"; 4. composition; 5. physical make-up of a person); II. settling,
constitucional adj constitutional (= in conformity with the constitution of a nation)
constitucionalitate n constitutionality
constituente adj constituent (1. component; 2. having the power to frame or alter a political constitution)
constituer v to constitute (1. to make up; 2. to appoint; 3. to set up, establish); II. to settle (as in "to settle an annuity upon someone")
constitutivo adj constitutivo (= essential)
constitutor n constitutor (= one who constitutes)
constricion n constriction
constrictivo adj constrictive
constrictor n [Anat.] constrictor
constringente 1. ppr of constringer ; 2. adj constringent
constringer v to constrain (1. to compel; 2. to compress, clasp tightly)
construcion n construction (1. act of constructing; 2. thing constructed)
constructivo adj constructive
constructor n constructor
construer v to construct; 2. to construe
consubstanciacion n [Theol.] consubstantiation
consubstancial adj [Theol.] consubstantial
consubstancialitate n [Theol.] consubstantiality
consueto adj accustomed, usual, wonted
consuetude n consuetude, custom
consuetudinario adj consuetudinary, customary;
consular adj consular (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [Foreign Service])
consulato n consulate (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [Foreign Service])
consul n consul (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [Foreign Service])
consulta n consultation, deliberation
consultacion n consultation, deliberation
consultar v to consult (1. to confer; 2. to ask advice of)
consultativo adj consultative, advisory
consultor n adviser, consultant
consumacion n consummation (= completion, fulfillment)
consumar v to consummate
consumato adj consummate
consumator n consummator
consumer v to consume;
consumibile adj consumable
consumitor n consumer (1. one who destroys or uses up; 2. [Com.])
consumo n consumption (= process of consuming; also: the amount consumed)
consumptivo adj consumptive
contabile � n accountant
contabile � adj bookkeeping, accounting;
contabilitate n bookkeeping, accountancy
contacto n contact;
contage n contagion (= transmission of a disease by contact)
contagioso adj contagious
contal adj of an earl or count, comital
contaminabile adj contaminable
contaminacion n contamination (= act of contaminating)
contaminar v to contaminate
contaminator n contaminator
contante 1. ppr of contar ; 2. adj -;
contar v to count; 2. to tell, relate;
contato n county, earldom
contator n 1. counter (= person or thing that counts); 2. meter (for gas, electricity, etc.);
conte n earl, count
contemner v to view with contempt, contemn
contemplacion n contemplation (1. act of gazing upon or viewing thoughtfully; 2. meditation on spiritual things)
contemplar v to contemplate (= to gaze upon or view thoughtfully)
contemplativo adj contemplative
contemplator n contemplator
contemporaneitate n contemporaneousness
contemporaneo n, adj contemporaneous, contemporary
contemptibile adj contemptible
contempto n contempt
contemptor n contemner, despiser
contemptuoso adj contemptuous
contencion n 1. exertion (of faculties); 2. contention (= act of arguing, disputing)
contenciosa adj contentious (1. quarrelsome, fond of arguing; 2. involving contention in a dispute)
contendente n contester, contender
contender v to contend (= to fight, struggle, dispute, etc.)
contenditor n contester, contender
contentabile adj contentable (= easily contented)
contentamento n contentment, content
contentar v to content;
contente adj content, contented; n content, contentment, contents
contermine adj conterminous, bordering
conteza n countess
contestabile adj contestable
contestacion n 1. contestation; 2. controversy, contest
contestante n contestant (as in "the contestant of a will")
contestar v to contest (= to call in question)
contexer v to interweave
contexto n context
contextura n contexture
contiguitate n contiguity
contiguo adj contiguous, adjoining
continencia n continence
continental adj continental (= pertaining to, or characteristic of, a continent)
continente adj 1. continent; 2. not intermittent, n continent (= one of the six great masses of land on the earth)
continer v to contain (= to hold, comprise); 2. to control, restrain;
contingencia n contingency (1. quality of being contingent or accidental; 2. accidental or unexpected event)
contingente � n contingent (1. accidental or unexpected event; 2. share, quota)
contingente � 1. ppr of continger ; 2. adj contingent (= of uncertain occurrence)
continger v to touch, be in contact with; 2. to happen (accidentally)
continuabile adj continuable
continuacion n continuation
continuar v to continue;
continuativo adj continuativo (= expressing or making for continuity)
continuator n continuator, continuer
continuitate n continuity (1. continuousness; 2. continuum);
continuo adj continuous;
conto n I. account (1. calculation; 2. [Com.]); II. story, tale;
contorcer v to contort;
contorcion n contortion, twisting
contornar v to round; to go, move, or pass around; 2. to outline (= to trace the outline or contour of)
contorno n contour
contra � n [Fencing] counter
contra � I. prep 1. opposite, facing; 2. against; II. adv 1. opposite, facing, etc.; 2. on the contrary
contrabalancia n counterbalance
contrabalanciar v to counterbalance
contrabandar v to trade in contraband; 2. to smuggle (= to practice smuggling)
contrabandero n 1. contrabandist; 2. smuggler
contrabando n contraband (1. smuggling; 2. smuggled goods);
contrabaso n [Mus.] double bass, contrabass
contracion n contraction (1. shortening; shrinkage; 2. as in "contraction of marriage"; 3. as in "contraction of a debt or disease")
contractante adj/n contracting (party)
contractar v to contract (= to enter into a contract)
contractil adj contractile
contractilitate n contractility
contractivo adj contractive
contracto n contract
contractual adj contractual
contractura n [Med.] contracture
contradansa n contredance
contradicer v to contradict
contradicion n contradiction (1. act of contradicting; 2. inconsistency);
contradictor n gainsayer, contradicter, contradictor
contradictorio adj contradictory, contradicting;
contraente n contracting party
contraer v to contract (1. to draw together, make smaller or narrower; 2. to enter into with mutual obligations; 3. to incur, acquire);
contrafacer v to counterfeit (1. to feign, imitate, mimic; 2. to forge)
contrafacion n forgery (1. counterfeiting; 2. counterfeit)
contrafacto adj 1. counterfeit, forged; 2. deformed, misshapen
contrafactor n counterfeiter; forger
contraforte n [Arch.] buttress
contrafuga n [Mus.] counterfugue
contralto n [Mus.] contralto
contramandar v to countermand (= to cancel by giving a contrary order)
contramarca n countermark, counterstamp
contramarcar v to countermark, counterstamp
contramarcha n [Mil.] countermarch
contramarchar v to countermarch
contraofensiva n counteroffensive
contraordine n countermand, counterorder
contrapesar v to counterbalance, counterpoise
contrapeso n counterbalance; counterpoise; counterweight
contraponer v to set over against, oppose
contraposicion n contraposition, antithesis
contrapunctista n contrapuntist
contrapunctistico adj contrapuntal
contrapuncto n [Mus.] counterpoint
contrarevolucion n counterrevolution
contrariar v to thwart, oppose, run counter to
contrarietate n l . contrariety; 2. adversity, mishap
contrario n, adj contrary (= opposed in situation, direction, aim, etc.)
contraronda n counterround
contrascarpa n [Mil.] counterscarp
contrasenso n misconception, misinterpretation
contrasignar v to countersign
contrasigno n countersign (= watchword, password)
contraspionage n counterespionage
contrastar v to contrast (= to form a contrast)
contrasto n contrast
contratempo n 1. mishap; 2. [Mus.] syncopation (= rhythm in syncopated time);
contravalacion n [Fortif.] contravallation
contravencion n contravention
contraveneno n antidote; also: counterpoison
contravenir v to contravene;
contraventor n contravener
contravisita n [Admin., Mil., etc.] check inspection
contribucion n contribution (1. money, help, etc., contributed; 2. tax, levy)
contribuente n contributor (= one who contributes), ppr of contribute
contribuer v to contribute (= to furnish as a share);
contributivo adj contributive
contricion n contrition
contrito adj contrite
controlar v to check, verify, also: to control, have or keep under control
controlator n examiner, inspector, etc. (= person who checks or verifies); also: controller, comptroller
controlo n (act of) checking, verifying; also: control, check
controversia n controversy
controversista n controversialist
controverso adj controversial
controverter v to controvert
controvertibile adj controvertible, controversial
contumace adj contumacious
contumacia n contumacy (1. pertinacious resistance to authority; 2. wilful disobedience to the summons or order of a court);
contunder v to contuse, bruise
contusion n contusion, bruise
conubial adj connubial
conubio n marriage, matrimony
convalecencia n convalescence
convalecente � n convalescent
convalecente � 1. ppr of convalescer ; 2. adj convalescent
convalecer v to convalesce
conveler v to convulse
convencion n convention (1. assembly; 2. agreement 3. conventional custom)
convencional adj conventional
convencionalismo n conventionalism
convencionalista n conventionalist
convenibile adj suitable, fit
conveniencia n 1. suitability, convenience; 2. propriety (= correctness of behavior);
conveniente adj proper, decent
convenir v to convene, come together; 2. to agree (= to come to an agreement); 3. to suit (= to be fitting);
conventiculo n conventicle
convento n convent
conventual adj conventual
convergencia n convergence, convergency (= process or fact of converging)
convergente 1. ppr of converger ; 2. adj convergent
converger v to converge (= to tend to come together in a point)
conversabile adj conversable (= sociable, affable)
conversacion n conversation
conversar v to converse
conversion n I. conversion (1. change, transmutation; 2. change to another religion, belief, opinion, etc.); II. [Mil.] wheel
converso n 1. [Eccl.] lay brother; 2. convert
converter v to convert (1. to change, transmute; 2. to change to another religion, belief, opinion, etc.)
convertibile adj convertible
convertibilitate n convertibility
convertimento n (act of) converting, conversion
convexitate n convexity
convexo adj convex
conviar v to convoy
convicion n conviction (= settled belief)
convicto n (one) condemned, convicted; also: convict
convincer v to convince; 2. to convict (= to prove guilty)
convincimento n convincement
convio n convoy (1. act of convoying; 2. protecting escort; 3. convoyed vessel, fleet, train, party, etc.)
convitar v to invite; 2. to incite, spur
convitato n (invited) guest
conviva n table companion
convival adj convivial
conviver v to live together
convocacion n convocation (= action of convoking or calling together)
convocar v to convoke, call together
convocator n convoker
convoiar v to convoy [Mil.]
convoio n 1. [Mil.] convoy; 2. [R.R.] train;
convoluto adj convolute
convolver v to convolve, convolute
convolvulace adj [Bot.] convolvulaceous
convolvulaceas npl [Bot.] Convolvulaceae
convolvulo n [Bot.] convolvulus; also: morning-glory
convulsion n convulsion;
convulsionario n [Relig.] Convulsionary
convulsivo adj convulsive
convulso adj convulsed
coorte n [Rom. Antiq.] cohort
Copenaghen npr Copenhagen ^
copenaghese inhabitant of Copenhagen ^
Andora npr Andorra ^
andorano inhabitant of Andorra ^
Madrid npr Madrid ^
Madridese inhabitant of Madrid ^
coperacion n co-operation (= act of cooperating)
coperar v to co-operate
coperativa n co-operative
coperativo adj co-operativo (= willing to co-operate)
coperator n co-operator
coperculo n cover, lid
coperifoco n curfew
coperilecto n coverlet, bedspread, counterpane
coperir to cover (the expenses, etc.)
copernicano adj Copernican
coperta (woolen, etc.) blanket;
coperto n table china and silver; cover (as in "cover charge")
copertor n 1. coverer; 2. studhorse, stud ram, etc.
copertura n cover;
copia n 1. plenty, abundance, copiousness; 2. copy (= reproduction); 3. [Photog.] print
copiar v to copy; 2. [Photog.] to print
copiator n copier
copiositate n abundance, copiousness
copioso adj copious (= plentiful)
copyright [A] n copyright
copista n copyist
coprer v to cover (1. to place or spread something on or over; 2. [Breeding]);
coproprietario n co-owner, coproprietor
coproprietate n co-ownership, coproprietorship
coptacion n cooption, cooptation
coptar v to coopt
copula n I. [Gram.] copula; II. copulation (= sexual union); III. couple (1. pair; 2. [Mech.])
copulacion n copulation (= sexual union)
copular v to join, unite (= to bring or put together); 2. to mate (= to bring together for breeding);
copulativo adj 1. connective; 2. [Gram.] copulative
coqueta n coquette
coquetar v to coquet, coquette
coquetaria n coquetry
coquete adj coquet, coquettish
corage n courage
coragioso adj courageous
coral n chorale, adj choral
coralaro n coral grinder
coraliforme n coralliform
coralina n [Zool.] coralline
coralino adj coralline
coralo n coral
Coran n Koran
corbata n basket (= basketful)
corbe n basket;
corberia n basketry
corbero n basketmaker
corbeta n small basket
corcar v to cork (as in "to cork a bottle")
corco n cork (1. bark of the cork oak; 2. cork stopper)
corda n I. chord (1. string of a musical instrument; 2. [Geom.]); II. [Anat.] tendon; n cord, rope, etc.; also: twine, string, etc.
cordage n [Naut.] cordage
cordar v to cord (1. as in "to cord a fabric"; 2. to bind with cords)
corde n heart; also: [Cards] heart, card of the suit of hearts;, heart or core (of an apple, etc.);
cordial � n cordial (= stimulating beverage)
cordial � adj cordial (1. hearty, friendly; 2. stimulating)
cordialitate n cordiality
cordiforme adj heart-shaped, cordiform
cordiliera n cordillera (= mountain range);
Cordilieras Cordilleras
cordinacion n coordination
cordinar v to coordinate
cordinata adj coordinated;
cordinator n coordinator
cordio n clavichord
cordon n I. (small) cord; II. cordon (1. small braid worn as an ornament or badge; 2. [Mil.]); III. lace, string (as in "shoe lace", "corset string," etc.);
Cordova npr Cordova ^
cordovano n, adj 1. Cordovan (= native of Cordova); 2. cordovan (leather) ^
Corea npr Korea ^
coreano n, adj Korean (1. Korean person; 2. Korean language) ^
corecion n correction (1. action of setting right; 2. rebuke, punishment);
corecional adj correctional (as in "correctional institutions")
corecteza n correctness
corectivo n corrective
corecto adj correct (1. proper; 2. right, accurate)
corector n 1. corrector; 2. proofreader
coreja n strap (= band, thong)
coreico adj pertaining to St. Vitus's dance, choreic
corelacion n correlation
corelatar v to correlate
corelativo adj correlative
coreligionario n co-religionist
coreografia n choreography
coreografico adj choreographic
coreografo n choreographer
corespondencia n correspondence (1. conformity; 2. exchange of letters; 3. letters, mail)
corespondente � n correspondent
corespondente � 1. ppr of corresponder ; 2. adj correspondent, corresponding
coresponder v to correspond (1. to be in conformity; 2. to communicate by exchange of letters); II. to respond (= to react sympathetically);
coriaceo adj coriaceous
coriger v to correct (1. to set right; 2. to chastise);
corigibile adj corrigible (= capable of being set right or reformed)
corintio n Corinthian;
Corinto npr Corinth;
corio n leather;
corista n 1. chorister; 2. chorus singer; member of a chorus (in a theater, etc.)
cornalina n [Mineral.] cornelian
cornamusa n bagpipe(s)
cornar v to sound a horn; II. to horn (1. to furnish with horns; 2. to gore with the horns)
cornea n cornea
corneta n I. small horn, trumpet; II. cornet (1. [Mus.]; 2. [Mil.]; 3. [Naut.] burgee); III. standard (of cavalry)
cornetista n cornettist
cornice � n [Arch.] cornice
cornice � n [Ornith.] crow
cornichon [F] n gherkin
cornicula n [Ornith.] crow
corno n horn (1. "horn of cattle, sheep, goats, etc."; 2. material of which horns are composed; 3. [Entom.] feeler, antenna; 4. [Mus.]);
cornucopia n cornucopia
cornuto adj horned;
coro n I. chorus (1. group of singers, dancers, etc. performing together; 2. musical work or passage to be sung in concert); II. choir (1. part of a church set
coroboracion n 1. act of strengthening or making strong; 2. corroboration
coroborante n corroborant (= strengthproducing medicine)
coroborar v to strengthen, make strong; 2. to corroborate
coroborativo adj 1. strengthening, making strong; 2. corroborative
coroder v to corrode (= to eat away gradually)
corola n [Bot.] corolla
corolario n [Logic, Math.] corollary
corolato adj [Bot.] corollate, corollated
corolifero adj [Bot.] corolliferous
coroliforme adj [Bot.] corolliform
corona n 1. wreath; 2. crown; 3. [Fin.] crown, krone, etc.; 4. [Astron.] corona; 5. [Veter.] coronet
coronacion n coronation
coronal adj coronal (1. crown; 2. [Anat.]);
coronamento n coronation
coronar v to crown
coronario adj crown, coronary;
corosion n corrosion
corosivo adj corrosive
corporacion n corporation, guild
corporal adj corporal, bodily
corporalitate n corporality, corporeality
corporar v to form into a body
corporativo adj corporate, corporative
corporatura n build, frame
corpore n body (1. as in "body and soul"; 2. "body of a garment"; 3. matter, substance; 4. group, corps; also: collection, corpus);
corporeitate n corporeity
corps [F] n [Mil.] corps;
corpulencia n corpulence
corpulente adj corpulent
corpuscular adj corpuscular
corpusculo n corpuscle
coridor n corridor, hallway
corsage [F] n bodice, corsage
corset [F] n corset, girdle
corsetaro n corset maker
corte n court (1. courtyard; 2. "court of a sovereign"; 3. [Law]; 4. courtship, wooing;
cortesana n courtesan
cortesano n courtier
cortesar v to court (1. try to gain the favor of by attention or flattery; 2. to woo)
cortese adj courteous
cortesia n courtesy (= graceful politeness)
cortical adj cortical
cortice n 1. [Bot.] bark; 2. [Anat.] cortex
corticoso adj [Bot.] corticate, corticose
cortina n curtain (1. as in "window curtain," "bed curtain"; 2. [Fortif.])
cortinar v to encurtain [Fortif.]
corugacion n corrugation
corugar v to wrinkle (up), corrugate; also: to crease, crumple, etc.
corumper v to rot, cause to decay; II. to corrupt (1. to make evil or wicked; 2. to bribe; 3. to make incorrect, falsify)
corupcion n I. decay, taint, etc.; II. corruption (1. depravity; 2. bribery; 3. as in "corruption of a text or of a style")
coruptibile adj 1. perishable, subject to decay; 2. corruptible
coruptibilitate n corruptibility
corupto adj 1. rotten, decayed, tainted, infeeted, etc; 2. corrupt
coruptor n corrupter
corveta n corvette
corvino adj corvine;
corvo n raven; crow;
Corvo [Astron.] Corvus;
cosa n thing;
cosecante n [Trig.] cosecant
cosineto n 1. small cushion; also: pincushion, pad etc.; 2. [Mech.] bearing; 3. [R.R.] rail chair;
cosino n cushion (= pillow to sit, lie or kneel on)
cosinus n [Math.] cosine
cosmetica n cosmetics
cosmetico n, adj cosmetic
cosmico adj cosmic (= relating to the universe)
cosmo n cosmos (1. universe; 2. orderly whole)
cosmogonia n cosmogony (= theory of the generation of the universe)
cosmogonico adj cosmogonal, cosmogonic
cosmografia n cosmography (= description of the universe or of the earth)
cosmografico adj cosmographic, cosmographical
cosmografo n cosmographer
cosmologia n cosmology
cosmologico adj cosmological
cosmologo n cosmologist
cosmopolista n/adj cosmopolitan, cosmopolite
cosmopolitismo n cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitism
cosmorama n cosmorama
costa n 1. [Anat.] rib; 2. slope (of hill); 3. coast, seashore
costal adj [Anat.] costal
costar v to cost
costear v to coast along, sail along (the coast); to skirt (a forest, mountain, etc.)
costo n cost (= price paid or charged);
costoso adj costly (= costing much)
costumario adj customary
costume n 1. custom, usage; 2. [Theat., etc.] costume;
cota n habit, gown, etc.; also: coat, tunic;
cotangente n [Math.] cotangent
cotelette [F] n cutlet, chop
cotillon [F] n cotillion, cotillon
coton n cotton (1. cotton plant; 2. cotton fiber);
cotonario adj cotton (= having to do with cotton)
cotoniero n cotton shrub, cotton plant
cotutor n [Law] coguardian, cotutor
coulisse [F] n 1. [Theat.] wing, side, scene; 2. [Fin.] outside market, free market; also: curb market
coulomb n [Elec.] coulomb
coupe [F] n coup� (1. four-wheeled closed carriage with a seat for two people inside and a seat for the driver outside; 2. closed, two-door automobile; 3. railroad co
coupon [F] n [Fin.] coupon
covar v to brood, sit on (eggs); also: to hatch
covata n brood (= hatch of birds)
covator n brooder (= bird that sits on eggs)
covatora n brooder (= female bird that sits on eggs; also: incubator)
coxa n 1. hip; hip joint; thigh
coxal adj hip, of the hip; coxal
coxalgia n coxalgia, pain in the hip
coxalgico adj coxalgic
craba n [Zool.] crab
cracar v to crack (= to make a sudden sharp sound in breaking)
craco n 1. crack (= sudden sharp and loud noise); 2. [Fin.] crash, smash
Cracovia npr Cracow, Krakow
crampa n cramp, clamp, staple, clip, etc.
crampar v to cramp, clamp, staple, clip (together), etc.
crampo n [Med.] cramp
crangon n [Ichthyol.] shrimp
cranial adj cranial
cranio n cranium, skull
craniologia n craniology
craniologico adj craniological
craniologo n craniologist
craniometria n craniometry
craniometrico adj craniometric
craniometrista n craniometrist
craniometro n craniometer
cranioscopia n cranioscopy
cranioscopico adj cranioscopical
cranioscopio n instrument for examining the cranium
cranioscopo n cranioscopist
crasilingue adj crassilingual, thicktongued
crasis n [Gram.] crasis
crasitate n crassitude (1. thickness; 2. crassness, grossness)
crasitude n crassitude (1. thickness; 2. crassness, grossness)
craso adj 1. thick (= not flowing easily); 2. crass
crastine adj of tomorrow, tomorrow's
crater n crater (1. [Gr. Antiq.] krater; 2. mouth of a volcano)
crateriforme adj crateriform
cravata n necktie, scarf, cravat
creacion n creation (1. act of creating, thing created; 2. world, universe)
crear v to create
creatina n [Biochem.] creatine
creativo adj creative
Creator Creator
creator � adj creative
creator � n creator;
creatura n creature; created being
crecencia n growth (= action of growing)
crecendo n crescendo
crecente � n crescent
crecente � 1. ppr of crescer ; 2. adj growing, increasing;
crecer v to grow (= to become larger);
crecimento n growth (= process of growing)
crecita n rising of water (flood, freshet, spate)
credencia n I. belief (1. trust, faith; 2. credence); II. sideboard; III. [Eccl.] credence (= small table for Eucharistic elements);
credencial adj credential;
credente � n believer (= follower of some religion)
credente � 1. ppr of creder ; 2. adj believing, trustful, credent
creder v to believe;
credibile adj credible
credibilitate n credibility
creditar v to credit (= to enter on the credit side of an account) [Bookkeeping]
credito n credit (1. prestige based on the confidence of others; 2. [Com., Accounting, Fin.]);
creditor n creditor
credo n creed, credo
credulitate n credulity
credulo adj credulous
crema n I. cream (1. oily part of milk; 2. fancy dish made of, or like, cream; 3. [Cosmetics]; 4. best part of a thing); II. cr�me (= thick sweet liqueur)
cremacion n cremation
cremar v to cremate
cremaria n creamery
crematorio n crematorium
Cremlin Kremlin
cremoso adj creamy
creofagia n creophagy
creofago n creophagist, carnivore, meat eater
creolo n creole (= person of pure European descent born in the Latin American countries);
creosotage n (action of) creosoting
creosotar v to creosote
creosoto n creosote
crepar v to crack, crash (1. to make a sharp, loud noise; 2. to break with a sharp, loud noise); II. [Slang] to croak (= to die)
crepe [F] n crepe
crepitacion n crepitation
crepitante 1. ppr of crepitar ; 2. adj crepitant
crepitar v to crackle
crepuscular adj crepuscular
crepusculo n twilight, dusk, crepuscule
creso Croesus (= very rich man)
Creso npr [Anc. Hist.] Croesus;
creson n [Bot.] cress
cresta n crest (1. comb, tuft on the head of a bird; 2. decoration, plumes, etc., on a helmet; 3. ridge of a wave or a mountain);
crestomacia n chrestomathy
Creta � npr Crete
creta � n chalk (1. soft limestone; 2. piece of chalk or chalklike material for writing or drawing)
cretaceo adj cretaceous
cretese adj/n Cretan
cretonne [F] n cretonne
cretoso adj chalky (= of chalk)
cribrar v to sift
cribriforme adj cribriform
cribro n sieve, strainer, etc.
cribroso adj sievelike, cribriform
crime, -ine n crime; (*)
Crimea npr Crimea
criminacion n crimination
criminal � n criminal
criminal � adj criminal (1. relating to crime; 2. guilty of crime)
criminalista n criminal jurist; criminologist
criminalitate n criminality (= quality of being criminal)
criminar v to criminate
criminologia n criminology
criminologico adj criminological
criminologista n criminologist
criminologo n criminologist
crin n horsehair;
criniera n mane
crinolina n crinoline (1. stiff cloth made of horsehair and linen thread; 2. hoop skirt)
cripta n crypt
criptogamia n [Bot.] cryptogamy
criptogamico adj [Bot.] cryptogamic
criptogamista n [Bot.] cryptogamist
criptogamo n [Bot.] cryptogam
criptografia n cryptography
criptografico adj cryptographic
criptografo n 1. cryptograph, cryptogram; 2. cryptographer
criptograma n cryptogram
criptomnesia n cryptomnesia
cripton n [Chem.] krypton
crisalide n chrysalis
crisantemo n chrysanthemum
crise n crisis
criselefantino adj chryselephantine (= of gold and ivory)
crisoberilo n [Mineral.] chrysoberyl
crisolito n [Mineral.] chrysolith
crispacion n contraction, shriveling, crispation
crispar v to crisp, curl, frizzle, crimp, crape, etc.; 2. to contract, shrivel
crispo adj curly, crisped, crisp
crista adj crested, tufted, n crest (1. comb, tuft on the head of a bird; 2. decoration, plumes, etc., on a helmet; 3. ridge of a wave or a mountain);
cristalaria n 1. glass works; 2. glassware store
cristalaro n glassmaker
cristalino n, adj [Anat.] lens; crystalline lens
cristalite n [Mineral.] crystallite
cristalizabile adj crystallizable
cristalizacion n crystallization
cristalizar v to crystallize
cristalo n crystal (1. clear, transparent variety of quartz; 2. crystal-glass; 3. form resulting from crystallization)
cristalografia n crystallography
cristalografico adj crystallographical
cristalografo n crystallographer
cristaloide adj crystalloid
cristato adj crested, tufted
cristianismo n Christianity (= the Christian faith)
cristianitate n 1. Christendom; 2. Christianity (= state of being a Christian)
cristiano n Christian
Cristo npr Christ
critar v to cry, cry out; also: to scream, shriek;
criterio n criterion
critica n [Lit., Art, etc.] criticism; also: critique
criticar v to criticize
criticismo n [Philos.] criticism
critico n, adj critical (1. pertaining to criticism; 2. pertaining to a crisis)
crito n cry (= loud sound produced by man or beast); also: scream, shriek;
Croatia npr Croatia ^
croato n 1. Croat, Croatian; 2. Croatian (language) ^
crochet [F] n [Needlework] crochet
crochetar v to crochet
croco n hook, crook
crocodiliano n, adj [Zool.] crocodilian
crocodilo n [Zool.] crocodile
crocus n [Bot.] crocus
cromatica n [Colorimetry] chromatics
cromatico adj chromatic (1. of color; 2. [Mus.]);
cromatismo n chromatism (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Opt.])
cromato n [Chem.] chromate
cromatoforo n [Zool.] chromatophore
cromico adj [Chem.] chromic
cromo � n chromo, chromolithograph
cromo � n chromium
cromoforo n [Chem., Phys.] chromophore
cromofotografia n 1. chromophotography; 2. chromophotograph
cromolitografia n 1. chromolithography; 2. chromolithograph
cromosfera n [Astron.] chromosphere
cromosoma n [Biol.] chromosome
cronica n 1. chronicle; 2. [Journ.] column (= part of newspaper devoted to a special subject);
cronicitate n chronic character, chronicity
cronico adj [Med.] chronic
cronista n chronicler
cronografo n [Astron., etc.] chronograph
cronograma n chronogram
cronologia n chronology
cronologico adj chronological
cronologista n chronologist
cronologo n chronologer
cronometrar v to time (as in "to time a horse")
cronometria n chronometry, measurement of time
cronometrista n timekeeper
cronometro n chronometer
croquet [A] n [Sports] croquet
croquetar v to croquet
croquete [F] n [Cookery] croquette
crotalo n [Zool.] Crotalus; also: rattlesnake
crotaloide adj crotaloid, crotaline
croup [A] n [Pathol.] croup
cruce n cross (= sign, symbol, thing, etc. in the shape of a cross);
crucia n crutch
cruciacion n torture, torment, cruciation
cruciada n crusade
crucial adj crucial (= having the form of a cross);
cruciamento n I. crossing (1. placing crosswise; passing across; 2. intersection); II. [Biol.] cross; III. torture, torment
cruciar v to cross (1. to place crosswise; 2. to intersect, pass across; 3. to cause to interbreed); II. to torture, torment; III. to cruise (= to sail to and fro over some part of the sea on the lookout for enemy ships or for th
cruciata n crossroads
cruciator n 1. one or that which crosses, crosser; 2. cruiser; also: [Navy]; 3. torturer
crucibulo n crucible, melting pot
cruciera n [Navy] cruise
crucifero adj cruciferous,n crucifer (1. [Eccl.]; 2. [Bot.])
crucifiger v to crucify
crucifixion n crucifixion
crucifixo n crucifix
crucifixor n crucifier
cruciforme adj cruciform, cross-shaped
cruditate n crudity, crudeness
crudo adj I. raw (1. uncooked; 2. crude); II. unripe, green
cruel adj cruel
cruelitate n cruelty
crupa n croup (= hindquarters of a horse, etc.)
crupada n [Man.] croupade
crupiera n crupper (= leather loop passing under a horse's tail)
crusta n crust
crustaceo n, adj crustacean, crustaceous
crustoso adj crusty, crustose
Cuba npr Cuba ^
cubano n, adj Cuban ^
cubar v to lie (= to be lying somewhere)
cubatura n cubature
cubico adj cubic (1. having the form of a cube; 2. [Alg.]);
cubiculo n small bedroom, cubicle
cubismo n cubism
cubista n cubist
cubital adj [Anat.] cubital
cubito n I. elbow; II. cubit (1. [Anat.] ulna; 2. [Entom.]; 3. "the measure cubit")
cubitodigital adj cubitodigital
cubo n cube (1. [Geom.]; 2. [Alg.])
cucu n 1. [Ornith.] cuckoo; 2. cuckold
cucurbitace adj cucurbitaceous
cucurbitaceas npl Cucurbitaceae
cuirasamento n (act of) cuirassing
cuirasar v to cuirass
cuirasaro n cuirassier
cuirasato 1. pp of cuirassar ; 2. adj armored, armor-plated, panzer, n battleship
cuirase n 1. cuirass; 2. armor (of a warship, etc.)
culice n 1. gnat; mosquito; 2. [Entom.] Culex
culiciforme adj gnatlike, gnat-shaped, mosquito-like, etc.
culina n kitchen
culinari adj culinary
culme, -ine n climax (= culminating point) (*)
culminacion n culmination; also: [Astron.]
culminar v to culminate;
culo n posterior, buttock;
culpa n guilt
culpabile adj guilty
culpabilitate n culpability, guilt
culpar v to blame, censure
cultelaria n cutlery (= business of a cutler)
cultelaro n cutler
cultelaso n cutlass (= short, curving sword)
cultelo n knife
cultismo n cultism, Gongorism
cultivabile adj cultivable
cultivacion n cultivation (= tilling of land)
cultivar v to cultivate (1. to till; 2. to raise or foster the growth of);
cultivator n cultivator (= tiller of the soil)
culto adj 1. cultivated, tilled; 2. cultured, erudite; 3. ornate, elegant, n 1. worship; 2. cult
cultor n cultivator
cultro n 1. plow colter; 2. knife (= butcher knife, hunting knife, etc.)
cultura n culture (1. cultivation, act of cultivating; 2. [Bacteriol.]; 3. state or level of culture)
cultural adj cultural
cumino n 1. cumin; 2. caraway;
cumulacion n heaping up, cumulation
cumular v to heap or pile up, cumulate; 2. to fill (up, to overflowing, etc.);
cumulativo adj cumulative
cumulo n 1. heap, pile; 2. [Meteorol.] cumulus
cuna n cradle (= rocking or swinging bed);
cunar v to rock (in a cradle)
cuneage n 1. (act of) wedging in; 2. coinage (= coining, minting)
cuneal adj cuneal
cunear v to wedge in, drive in; 2. to coin, mint
cuneato 1. pp of cunear ; 2. adj cuneate
cuneator n 1. one who inserts wedges, wedger; 2. coiner
cuneiforme adj cuneiform
cuneo n 1. wedge (= wedge-shaped object or tool); 2. (stamping) die
cupa (Davis, Gordon Bennett, etc.) cup, n cup, goblet; n vat (= large vessel, tub)
cuparo n cooper
cupela n 1. small cup; 2. cupel
cupelacion n cupellation
cupelar v to cupel
cupide adj covetous
cupiditate n cupidity, covetousness
cupido cupid
Cupido n Cupid;
cupola n cupola, dome
cuprico adj [(Chem.] cupric
cuprifero adj copper-bearing, cupriferous
cuprite n [Mineral.] cuprite
cupro n 1. [Metal.] copper; 2. brass-wind instrument;
cuproso adj cuprous, copper
cupula n [Bot.] cupule
cupulifera adj cupuliferous
cura n 1. [Med.] treatment; 2. cure of souls; 3. [R.C.Ch.] function, residence, etc. of a priest
curabile adj curable
curabilitate n curability
curacion n cure, healing
curar v to treat; specif.: to dress (a wound); 2. [Med.] to cure; 3. to nurse (a sick person) [Med.]
curatela n 1. [Law] guardianship; 2. [Law] trusteeship (= function of the administrator of a trust fund)
curativo adj curative, healing
curato n curate, cur�
curator n 1. [Law] guardian (of a minor); 2. [Law] trustee (= administrator of a trust fund); 3. curator (of a museum, etc.)
cureta n [Surg.] curette
curetage n curettage
curetar v to curette [Surg.]
curiositate n curiosity (1. desire to see or know; 2. curious object)
curioso adj curious (1. desirous of seeing or knowing; 2. deserving or exciting curiosity)
curente � n current;
curente � adj I. running, flowing; II. current (1. generally used or accepted; 2.present);
curer v to run (= to move swiftly); to roam about (the world, etc.);
curero n 1. courier (= messenger); 2. mail (letters, papers, etc., sent by post); 3. mailman, postman
curiculo n curriculum
cursa n 1. run, (action of) running; 2. race, (action of) racing; 3. (taxi, etc.) trip
cursaro n 1. courser; 2. war horse
cursiva n cursive
cursivo adj cursive (as in "cursive script")
curso n I. run, running (= action of running); II. course (1. trend, path; 2. "course of lectures, studies, etc."); III. piracy;
cursor n runner (= one who runs)
curtar v to shorten, make shorter
curtitate n shortness
curto adj short (= not long);
curva n curve (= curved line)
curvar v to curve (= to cause to curve)
curvatura n curve, curvature
curveta n curvet
curvetar v to curvet (= to execute a curvet)
curvilineo adj curvilinear
curvo adj curved
cusina n cousin (= daughter of one's uncle or aunt)
cusino n cousin (= son of one's uncle or aunt)
cuspidal adj cuspidal, cuspal
cuspidato adj cusped, cuspated, cuspidate
cuspide n cusp; also: [Arch.; Math.; Bot.]
cuspidiforme adj cusp-shaped
custode n guardian, custodian
custodia n 1. custody (= safekeeping, care); 2. [Eccl.] custodial
custodial adj custodial
custodiar v to keep in one's custody, safeguard, care for
cutaneo adj cutaneous;
cute n skin (= true skin); also: cutis, derma
cuticula n cuticle (1. scarfskin, epidermis; 2. "cuticle surrounding finger and toenails")
cuticular adj cuticular
cutter [A] n cutter (= small sailboat with one mast)
czar [R] n czar, tsar
czardas [HU] n czardas
czarevich [R] n czarevich, tsarevich
czarevna [R] n czarevna, tsarevna
czariano adj czarian, tsarian
czarina n czarina, tsarina
czarismo n czarism, tsarism
czarista n/adj czarist, tsarist
dactilico adj dactylic
dactilo n [Pros.] dactyl
dactilografar v to typewrite, type
dactilografia n typewriting, typing
dactilografico adj (pertaining to a) typewriter
dactilografo n 1. typewriter (= typing machine); 2. typist
dactilologia n dactylology
dactiloscopia n dactyloscopy, fingerprint identification
daga n dagger
dagar v to stab (with a dagger)
dalia n [Bot.] dahlia
daltoniano adj Daltonian; also: color-blind
daltonismo n Daltonism; also: color blindness
dama n 1. lady; 2. [Checkers] king;
damacenage n damascene (work)
damacenar v to damascene
damacenator n damascener
damaceno n, adj 1. Damascene (= inhabitant of Damascus); 2. damson ^
damascar v to damask (= to weave or adorn with damask ornamentation)
damasco damask (= damask silk)
Damasco npr Damascus; ^
damnabile adj damnable (= deserving damnation)
damnacion n [Theol.] damnation
damnar v to damn [Theol.]
damnificar v to damage, damnify
damno n harm, damage; injury, loss
damnositate n harmfulness, injuriousness
damnoso adj harmful, injurious
Daniel nprm Daniel
Danimarca npr Denmark ^
danese n, adj 1. Danish (language); 2. Dane (= native of Denmark); 3. (great) Dane ^
dansa n dance (1. dancing; 2. [Mus.]);
dansar v to dance
dansator n dancer
danubiano adj Danubian
Danubio npr Danube
dar v to give;
Dardanelos nprpl Dardanelles
Dardania npr Dardania
dardano � n, adj Dardanian, Trojan
Dardano � npr [Mythol.] Dardanus
darsena n dock, wet dock
darwiniano adj Darwinian
darwinismo n Darwinism
darwinista n Darwinist, Darwinian
data n date ("date according to the calendar")
datar v to date (= to mark with a date);
dataria n [Eccl.] datary, dataria
datario n [Eccl.] datary (= head of the datary)
datil n date (= fruit of the date palm)
datilo n the date palm)
dativo n, adj [Law] dative
dato n 1. die (= one of a pair of dice); 2. datum;
dator n giver
David nprm David
de (+ inf) to; for; prep I. from; also: since; II. of (1. belonging or pertaining to; 2. made of); III. with, by means of;
de facto [L] in fact, de facto;
de jure [L] [Dipl.] de jure
dea n goddess
deambulacion n deambulation, stroll
deambular v to ambulate; to stroll about, saunter
deambulatorio adj deambulatory, sauntering
debater v to debate;
debatibile adj debatable
debato n debate
deber, dever � n 1. duty (= obligation); 2. [School] assignment
deber, dever � v to have to, be supposed to, etc. (must, shall, ought); 2. to owe
debile adj weakly, feeble, debile
debilitacion n debilitation
debilitar v to debilitate, weaken, enfeeble
debilitate n debility
debita n debt;
debitar v to debit
debitemente adv duly, properly
debito 1. pp of deber ; 2. adj due, owing, n 1. debit; 2. due (= that which is due legally or morally)
debitor n debtor
debridar v to unbridle; 2. [Surg.] to debride
debut [F] n debut (= first public appearance of an actor, singer, etc.)
debutante [F] n debutante
debutar v to make one's debut
decade n decade (1. period of ten days; 2. division of a book consisting of ten parts)
decadencia n decadence
decadente adj decadent
decader v to decline, decay, become decadent
decaedro n [Geom.] decahedron
decagono n, adj [Geom.] decagon
decagrama n decagram
decalitro n decaliter
decalogo n Decalog(ue)
decametro n decameter (1. [Pros.]; 2. [Meas.])
decanato n deanship, deanery
decano n dean (1. head of a cathedral chapter; 2. senior member of a faculty or any other body)
decapitacion n beheading, decapitation
decapitar v to behead, decapitate
decapodo n, adj [Zool.] decapod;
decarbonizar v to decarbonize, decarbonate
decarburar v to decarbonize
decasilabo n decasyllable, decasyllabic
decastereo n [Metric System] decastere
dece adj ten
deceder v to depart, withdraw; 2. to die, decease
decembre n December
decemviral adj decemviral
decemvirato n decemvirate
decemviro n [Rom. Antiq.] decemvir
decencia n decency
decendencia n 1. descent, descendance ("descent from a particular ancestor"); 2. descendants
decendente n descendant
decender v to descend
decendita n descent (= action of descending)
decenio n decade (= period of ten years)
decension n descent (= action of descending)
decente adj decent (1. in accordance with propriety or good taste; 2. respectable)
decentralizar v to decentralize
decepcion n deception, deceit
deceptor n deceiver
decerner v to decree
deceso n death, decease
deciar n deciare (= one tenth part of an are)
decider v to decide (1. to determine, settle; 2. to cause to reach a decision);
decifrabile adj decipherable
deciframento n (act of) deciphering
decifrar v to decipher
decifrator n decipherer
decigrama n decigram
decilitro n deciliter
decima n tithe
decimacion n 1. decimation; 2. tithing
decimal adj decimal
decimar v to decimate; 2. to levy tithes on
decimator n 1. decimator; 2. tithe collector, tithe man
decimetro n decimeter
decimo adj tenth;
deciper v to deceive (= to cause to believe the false, or disbelieve the truth)
decision n decision (1. act of deciding; 2. firmness, resolution)
decisivo adj decisive (= settling something beyond question)
deciso adj decided (1. firm, resolute; 2. clear, definite) pp of decider
decistereo n [Metric System] decistere
declamacion n declamation, declaiming
declamar v to declaim (1. to recite; 2. to speak in an impassioned manner);
declamator n declaimer, one who recites
declamatorio adj declamatory (= or pertaining to rhetorical declaiming)
declaracion n declaration (= formal announcement, strong statement)
declarar v to declare (1. to proclaim; 2. "to declare dutiable goods");
declarativo adj declarative
declaratorio adj [Law] declaratory
declinabile adj declinable (1. rejectable; 2. [Gram.])
declinacion n I. declination (1. downward bend, slope; 2. [Astron., Magnet.]); II. [Gram.] declension; III. decline (= process of sinking into a lower or inferior pos
declinar v to decline (1. to fall, sink; 2. to refuse, reject; 3. [Gram.]); II. [Astron., Magnet.] to deviate (1. to have declination or latitude; 2. to vary from the true magnetic meridian)
declinator n decliner (= one who declines, rejects)
declinatorio adj declinatory
declino n decline; also: sinking, wane
declinometro n declinometer
decocer v to decoct
decocion n decoction (= action of decocting)
decolacion n beheading, decollation
decolar v to behead, decollate
decomponer v to decompose (= to cause to decompose); also: to rot (= to cause to rot or decay)
decomponibile adj decomposable
decomposicion n decomposition; also: rot, decay
decontaminar v to decontaminate
decoracion n decoration (1. action of decorating; 2. ornament; 3. medal, cross, ribbon, etc.);
decorar v to decorate (1. to adorn; 2. to confer a medal, ribbon, etc., on)
decorativo adj decorative
decorato n one decorated (as for bravery, etc.)
decorator n decorator
decoroso adj decorous
decorticacion n barking, decortication
decorticar v to strip the bark from
decorum n decorum
decrecencia n decrease
decrecendo n [Mus.] decrescendo
decrecer v to decrease;
decrecimento n decrease
decrepitacion n decrepitation
decrepitar v to crackle, decrepitate
decrepito adj decrepit
decrepitude n decrepitude
decretal n [Eccl.] decretal
decretalista n [Eccl.] decretist
decretar v to decree, ordain
decreto n decree
decuplicar v to decuple
decuplo adj decuple, tenfold
decurente adj [Bot.] decurrent
dedicacion n dedication (1. act of dedicating to a sacred or solemn purpose; 2. dedicatory inscription)
dedicar v to dedicate (1. to set apart for a sacred or solemn purpose; 2. to inscribe, address as a mark of gratitude, esteem, etc.);
dedicatorio adj dedicatory (= as in "dedicatory epistle")
deducer v to deduce, infer; 2. to deduct
deducibile adj deducible
deducion n deduction (1. inference; 2. subtraction)
deductibile adj deductible
deductivo adj deductive
defaite [F] n defeat (= loss of a contest)
defaitismo n defeatism
defaitista n defeatist
defalcacion n cutting or lopping off, reduction
defalcar v to cut off, lop off
defecacion n defecation (1. purification from scum and sediment; 2. excretion)
defecar v to defecate (1. to purify from scum and sediment; 2. to excrete)
defecator n [Sugar Manuf.] defecator, purification tank
defecion n defection (= desertion, backsliding)
defectibile adj defectible
defectibilitate n defectibility
defectivo adj defectivo (1. having a defect or defects; 2. [Gram.])
defecto n defect
defectuoso adj defective (= having a defect or defects)
defender v to defend (1. to guard from attack or harm; 2. [Law])
defendibile adj defensible
defenditor n defender
defenestracion n defenestration
defenestrar v to throw out of the window
defensa n I. defense, defence (1. act of defending or protecting; 2. [Law]); II. [Zool.] tusk
defensiva n defensive (= position or attitude of defense);
defensivo adj defensive;
defensor n 1. defender; 2. [Law] counsel for the defense (defence)
deferencia n deference
deferente adj 1. [Physiol.] deferent; 2. deferential;
deferer v to inform against;
defia n challenge
defiancia n defiance
defiar v to defy (1. to challenge to combat or competition; 2. to brave)
deficiencia n deficiency (= quality of being deficient)
deficiente adj deficient
deficit n deficit
deficitario adj showing a deficit
defilar v to defile, file off [Mil.]
definibile adj definable
definibilitate n definability
definicion n definition (as in "definition of a word")
definir v to define (= to give a definition of)
definitivo adj definitivo (= conclusive, final)
definito 1. pp of definir ; 2. adj [Gram., Bot., Math., etc.] definite
definitor n definer
deflacion n deflation; also: [Econ.]
deflagracion n deflagration, conflagration
deflagrar v to blaze up, deflagrate
deflagrator n deflagrator
deflar v to deflate
defloracion n defloration
deflorar v to deflower (1. to strip of flowers; 2. to deprive of virginity)
defluente 1. ppr of defluer ; 2. adj decurrent, defluent
defluer v to flow down
deforestar v to deforest
deformacion n deformation
deformar v to deform (= to spoil the form of)
deforme adj deformed
deformitate n deformity
defraudacion n defraudation
defraudar v to defraud;
defraudator n defrauder
defuncto n deceased, defunct
degecion n [Physiol.] dejection (1. discharge of excrement; 2. excrement);
degeneracion n degeneration (1. process of degenerating; 2. degeneracy)
degenerar v to degenerate
degenerativo adj degenerative
degenerato adj degenerate
degluticion n (act of) swallowing, deglutition
deglutir v to swallow (down)
degradacion n I. degradation (1. reduction in rank; 2. degraded existence); II. shading off, graduation (of colors, etc.)
degradante adj degrading, debasing
degradar v to degrade (1. to reduce in rank; 2. to debase); II. [Art] to grade, grade off (color)
degustacion n tasting (of wines, tea, etc.)
degustar v to taste, sample (wines, tea, etc.)
degustator n taster (of wines, tea, etc.)
deicida n deicide (= one who kills a god)
deicidio n deicide (= act of killing a god)
deidratar v to dehydrate
deificacion n deification
deificar v to deify
deifico adj deific
deismo n deism
deista n deist
deitate n deity
del prep de + def art le;
delecion n 1. destruction; 2. deletion
delectabile adj delightful, delectable
delectabilitate n delectability
delectacion n delectation
delectar v to delight (= to cause delight to);
delecto n delight, joy
delegacion n I. delegation (1. action of sending as a delegate; 2. as in "delegation of authority"; 3. group of delegates); II. charge or commission given to a deleg
delegar v to delegate (1. to send as a delegate; 2. to entrust to the care or management of)
delegato n delegate
deler v to destroy; 2. to delete
delfinium n [Bot.] delphinium
delfino n 1. dolphin (= Delphinus delphis); 2. [Fr. Hist.] dauphin
deliberacion n 1. deliberation (= action of deliberating); 2. resolution, decision
deliberar v to deliberate;
deliberativo adj deliberative
deliberato adj deliberate
deliberator n deliberator
delibile adj delible
delicateza n delicacy (1. exquisite fineness of substance, texture, constitution, etc.; 2. sensitiveness, fineness of feeling, etc.)
delicato adj delicate (1. exquisite, fine, delicious, etc.; 2. finely sensitive, easily affected, etc.);
delicia n joy, pleasure, delight
delicioso adj delicious (1. delightful; 2. pleasing to taste or smell)
delicto n (criminal) offense, misdemeanor;
delimitacion n delimitation
delimitar v to delimit
delincuencia n delinquency
delincuente � n delinquent
delincuente � adj delinquent (= guilty of a misdeed or offense)
delincuer v to transgress, commit a wrong
delineacion n delineation (= action of tracing in outline)
delineamento n delineation (= action of tracing in outline)
delinear v to trace the outline of
delineator n delineator
deliquecencia n [Chem.] deliquescence
deliquecente 1. ppr of deliquescer ; 2. adj [Chem.] deliquescent
deliquecer v to deliquesce [Chem.]
delirante 1. ppr of delirar ; 2. adj delirious
delirar v to be delirious
delirio n delirium
delitecencia n delitescence
delitecente adj delitescent
delivrancia n 1. deliverance (= liberation); 2. [Med.] delivery
delivrar v to deliver (1. to set free; 2. [Med.])
delta n delta (1. fourth letter of the Greek alphabet; 2. [Geog.])
deltacion n [Geog.] deltification, deltation
deltaico adj deltaic
deltoide adj deltoid (= pertaining to the deltoid muscle)
deltoide � n [Anat.] deltoid (muscle)
deltoide � adj deltoid, delta-shaped
deluder v to delude
deludimento n (act of) deluding, delusion
delusion n delusion
delusorio adj delusory, delusive
demagogia n demagogy
demagogico adj demagogic
demagogismo n demagogism, demagogy
demagogo n demagogue; also: [Hist.]
deman adv tomorrow;
demanda n I. request; II. demand (1. [Law]; 2. [Econ.]);
demandar v to ask; also: to ask for (1. to inquire about; 2. to request)
demandator n demandant, plaintiff
demarcacion n demarcation
demarcar v to demarcate
demencia n insanity, dementia, dementedness;
dementar v to dement
demente adj insane, demented
demeritar v to merit blame
demerito n demerit
demeritorio adj blameworthy
demilitarizar v to demilitarize
demiurgo n demiurge (1. [Philos.]; 2. [Gr. Antiq.])
demo n [Gr. Antiq.] demos (1. people or commons, especially of a Greek state; 2. deme, township of Attica)
demobilizacion n [Mil.] demobilization
demobilizar v to demobilize [Mil.]
democracia n democracy
democratico adj democratic
democrato n democrat
demografia n demography
demografico adj demographic
demografo n demographer
demolicion n demolition
demolir v to demolish, wreck
demolitor n demolisher
demone n 1. [Gr. Relig.] daemon; 2. demon (= evil spirit)
demonetizar v to demonetize
demoniaco adj demoniac, demoniacal (1. pertaining to an evil spirit or evil spirits; 2. possessed by an evil spirit)
demonio n demon, evil spirit
demonolatra n demonolater
demonolatria n demonolatry
demonologia n demonology
demonomania n demonomania
demonstrabile adj demonstrable
demonstrabilitate n demonstrability
demonstracion n demonstration
demonstrar v to demonstrate (= to show, make evident)
demonstrativo adj demonstrativo (1. showing clearly, conclusive; 2. [Gram.])
demonstrator n demonstrator (1. one who shows, makes evident; 2. one who takes part in a public demonstration)
demora n 1. delay; 2. residence (= "place of residence")
demoralizar v to demoralize (= to destroy the morals or morale of)
demorar v to remain, stay; 2. to live, reside
demotico adj [Egypt. Archaeol.] demotic
denacionalizar v to denationalize
denario money; (*)
denaturar v to denature
denazificar v to denazify
dendrite n [Mineral.] dendrite
dendritico adj dendritic
dendrologia n dendrology
denegacion n denial (as in "affirmation or denial")
denigracion n defamation, denigration
denigrar v to defame, denigrate
denigrator n slanderer, denigrator
denominacion n denomination (= characteristic name given to a thing or class of things)
denominar v to name, designate, denominate
denominativo adj denominativo (= conferring a denomination or name)
denominator n denominator (1. person or thing that names; 2. [Math.])
denotacion n denotation, indication
denotar v to denote (= to signify by a visible sign)
denotativo adj denotative
densitate n density (1. closeness, thickness; 2. [Physics])
denso adj dense (= close, thick)
dentacion n 1. dentation (= state of being dentate); 2. teething, dentition
dental � n [Phonet.] dental
dental � adj dental; also: [Phonet.]
dentar v to tooth, indent; 2. [Physiol.] to teethe
dentario adj dental (= pertaining to the teeth or to dentistry)
dentata adj toothed (1. [Zool., Bot.] dentate; 2. [Mech.] cogged)
dentatura n set of teeth, denture
dente n tooth; tooth (of a comb, a saw, etc.);
dentela n lace (as in "Brussels lace");
denticulato adj denticulate
denticulo n [Arch.] denticle, dentil
dentifricio n dentifrice
dentina n dentine, ivory
dentirostre adj [Zool.] dentirostral (= having a toothed bill)
dentirostros npl [Zool.] Dentirostres
dentista n dentist
dentistaria n dentistry
denudacion n denudation
denudar v to bare, denude
denunciacion n 1. proclamation, official notice; 2. denunciation (= act of informing against)
denunciar v to proclaim, publish solemnly; 2. to denounce, inform against;
denunciativo adj denunciative
denunciator n denouncer
Deo God
deoxidar v to deoxidize
departimental adj departmental
departimento n department (= administrative division)
departir v to divide into parts
depauperacion n impoverishment
depeche [F] n dispatch, message; also: telegram
dependencia n dependence, dependency;
dependente adj dependent, depending;
depender v to depend;
deperimento n wasting away
deperir v to waste away
depicion n depiction
depilacion n depilation
depilar v to remove the hair from, depilate
depilatorio n depilatory
depinger v to depict
deplecion n [Med.] depletion
depler v to deplete
depletivo adj [Med.] depletive
deplorabile adj deplorable
deploracion n lamentation, deploration
deplorar v to deplore
deplumar v to pluck (poultry)
depois I. adv afterwards, later;
depolarizar v to depolarize
deponente n [Gram.] deponent
deponer v to depose (1. to remove from a position of dignity; 2. to depone, testify); II. to deposit (1. to lay down; 2. to put in a place for safekeeping);
depopulacion n depopulation
depopular v to depopulate
deportacion n deportation (= banishment)
deportar v to deport (= to exile)
deposicion n deposition (1. removal from position of dignity; 2. testimony);
depositar v to deposit (1. to put in a place for safekeeping; 2. to lay down as sediment)
depositario n depositary (= one who receives a deposit)
deposito n I. deposition (= depositing for safekeeping); II. deposit (1. thing deposited for safekeeping; 2. depository, depot; 3. sediment);
depost I. adv afterwards, later;
depravacion n depravity, depravation
depravar v to deprave, make depraved
depravato 1. pp of depravar ; 2. adj corrupt, depraved
depravator n depraver
deprecacion n deprecation (= prayer that an evil may be prevented)
deprecar v to deprecate (= to seek to avert by prayer)
deprecativo adj deprecative, deprecatory
deprecator n deprecator
depreciacion n depreciation (= lessening in value)
depreciar v to depreciate (= to lessen the value of)
depreciator n depreciator
depredacion n depredation
depredar v to plunder, pillage, depredate
depredator n plunderer, depredator
depresion n depression (1. act of pressing down; 2. gloominess, low spirits)
depresivo adj 1. bearing down (= tending to press or force down); 2. (morally) depressing
depreso adj depressed (= gloomy, in low spirits)
depresor n [Anat.] depressor, depressor muscle
deprimer v to depress (1. to press down; 2. to make sad or gloomy)
deprovider v to deprive of what is necessary
depuracion n cleansing, clearing, depuration
depurar v to cleanse, clear, depurate
depurativo n, adj [Med] blood-cleanser, depurative
deputacion n I. deputation (1. appointment as a deputy; 2. group of deputies); II. deputyship
deputar v to depute, deputize
deputato n deputy
derailamento n derailment (= act of leaving the tracks)
derailar v to derail, leave the tracks
deramar v to branch off;
derbi [Horse Racing] Derby
Derby [A] npr [Geog.] Derby;
derecto n I. right (1. what is right; 2. as in "right to life, liberty, etc."); II. duty, custom, fee, etc.; III. law (= body of laws);
derelicto adj abandoned, derelict
derelinquer v to forsake, abandon
derider v to deride
derision n derision
derisorio adj derisive, derisory
derivabile adj derivable
derivacion n I. diversion of a water-course; II. derivation (1. [Med.]; 2. [Gram.]); III. [Elec.] shunt
derivar v to divert the course of; II. to derive (1. to obtain (from a source); 2. to be derived)
derivativo n, adj derivativo (1. [Med.]; 2. derived)
derma n [Anat., Zool.] derma
dermatitis n [Med.] dermatitis
dermatoide n dermatoid
dermatologia n dermatology
dermatologo n dermatologist
derogacion n derogation (1. act of limiting the application of a law, rule, etc.; 2. disparagement, depreciation)
derogar v derogate, depart;
derogatorio adj derogatory (as in "derogatory remark");
deroutar v to rout [Mil.]
deroute [F] n [Mil.] rout
dervich n dervish
desabile n dishabille, deshabille
desargentar v to desilver, remove the silver from
describer v to describe (1. "to describe a view, a person, etc."; 2. "to describe a curve")
descripcion n description
descriptibile adj describable
descriptivo adj descriptive;
descriptor n describer
descriver v to describe (1. "to describe a view, a person, etc."; 2. "to describe a curve") (*)
desercion n desertion
desertar v to desert, abandon
desertico adj desert (as in "desert region")
deserto n, adj desert;
desertor n deserter
desicacion n desiccation
desicar v to dry up, desiccate
desicativo adj desiccative
desiderabile adj desirable
desiderar v to desire, wish, wish for;
desiderativo adj 1. desirous; 2. [Gram.] desiderative
desiderato n desideratum
desiderio n desire, wish
desideroso adj desirous;
designacion n designation
designar v to designate; 2. to draw, sketch; 3. to design, intend
designativo adj designative
designator n sketcher, drawer
designo n I. design (= scheme, plan); II. drawing (1. art of drawing or sketching; 2. as in "a drawing hanging on the wall)
desinencia n [Gram.] ending, desinence
desinencial adj terminal, desinential
desistencia n desistance
desister v to desist;
desolacion n desolation (1. devastation; 2. dreary barrenness; 3. affliction)
desolar v to desolate (1. to devastate; 2. to afflict, distress)
desolato 1. pp of desolar ; 2. adj desolate, distressed
desolator n desolater
despectar v to spite, mortify, treat (someone) with spite
despecto n resentment, spite, despite; also: grudge;
despectoso adj spiteful; despiteful
desperacion n desperation, desperateness
desperancia n despair, hopelessness
desperar v to despair; 2. to drive to despair
desperato adj 1. in despair; 2. desperate
despero n 1. despair; 2. desperation
despoliamento n despoliation, spoliation
despoliar v to despoil, spoliate
despota n despot
despotico adj despotic
despotismo n despotism
despotizar v to despotize, tyrannize
dessert [A] n dessert
destinacion n destination (1. action of destining; 2. place of destination)
destinar v to destine (= to set apart for a particular purpose or use);
destinatario n addressee
destino n destiny (= one's lot or fortune)
destitucion n 1. destitution (= state of being destitute); 2. discharge, dismissal (from office)
destituer v to render destitute; 2. to displace, discharge, dismiss (from office)
destituto adj destitute (1. deprived, lacking; 2. in great need or want)
destrucion n destruction
destructibile adj destructible
destructibilitate n destructibility
destructivo adj destructive
destructor n destroyer (= one who or that which destroys)
destruer v to destroy
desueto adj disused; also: obsolete, deadletter, etc.
desuetude n desuetude
detaliar v to detail (= to tell in detail)
detalio n 1. detail (= individual item, particular); 2. [Com.] retail;
detectar v to detect, uncover (*)
detective [A] n detective
detector n [Elec., Radio] detector
detencion n 1. holding, possession (of a thing); 2. detention, imprisonment, confinement;
detener v to hold (= to have, own); 2. to detain (= to keep in custody, confine)
detenimento n detention, imprisonment, confinement
detentor n 1. holder (of rights, titles, etc.); 2. detainer (= one who detains)
deterioracion n deterioration
deteriorar v to impair (= to cause to deteriorate);
determinabile adj determinable
determinabilitate n determinability
determinacion n determination (1. act of fixing precisely; 2. fixed intention, resolution; 3. resoluteness);
determinante n [Math.] determinant
determinar v to determine (1. to be the deciding factor in settling the form, function, etc. of; 2. to fix precisely);
determinativo adj determinative
determinato I. pp of determinar ; II. adj 1. determined (= resolute); 2. definite (= clear)
determinator n determiner
determinismo n determinism
determinista n determinist
detestabile adj detestable
detestacion n detestation
detestar v to detest
detonacion n detonation
detonar v to detonate (= to explode)
detonator n detonator
detracion n detraction
detractor n detractor
detraer v to detract, detract from
detrimento n detriment;
detrimentoso adj detrimental
detrito n detritus
detronar v to dethrone
deumanizar v to dehumanize
deus ex machina [L] deus ex machina
deuterium n [Phys., Chem.] deuterium, heavy hydrogen
deuteron n [Phys., Chem.] deuteron
Deuteronomio n [Bib.] Deuteronomy
deuton n [Phys., Chem.] deuton
deutoxido n [Chem.] deutoxide
devalutacion n devaluation
devalutar v to devaluate
devastacion n devastation (= act of devastating)
devastar v to devastate
devastator n devastator
developar v to develop; also: [Photog.]
devenir v to become (= to come to be)
deviacion n 1. deviation; 2. detour, roundabout way;
deviante adj devious
deviar v to deviate (as in "his statement deviates from the truth")
devisa (foreign) bill of exchange
devocion n devotion (1. [Relig.]; 2. "devotion to a person, cause, etc.");
devolucion n devolution (as in "the devolution of the crown")
devolutivo adj causing to devolve or transfer by devolution
devolver v to devolve (= to transfer)
devorante 1. ppr of devorar ; 2. adj ravenous
devorar v to devour;
devorator n devourer
devotar v to devote (= to dedicate, consecrate)
devoto n, adj devout person, devotee; also: votary
dexteritate n dexterity
dextra, derecta n right hand; (*)
dextrina n dextrin
dextrogir adj dextrogyrous
diabete n diabetes
diabetico n, adj diabetic
diabolaria n deviltry, devilry (= devilish mischief)
diabolico adj diabolic, diabolical, devilish
diabolo n 1. devil (= spirit of evil); 2. [Game] diabolo;
diacaustico adj [Math.] diacaustic
diaconal adj diaconal
diaconato n diaconate
diaconesa n deaconess (1. [Early Chr. Ch.]; 2. member of a Protestant sisterhood devoted to works of charity and religion)
diacono n deacon (= member of the order of clergy immediately below that of priest)
diadema n diadem
diafaneitate n diaphaneity
diafano adj diaphanous
diafragma [-ma/-mat-] diaphragm (1. midriff; 2. [Photog., Phys.; etc.])
diafragmatico adj diaphragmatic
diagnose n diagnosis (1. [Med.]; 2. [Biol.])
diagnosticar v to diagnose
diagnostico n, adj diagnostics, diagnosis
diagonal n, adj diagonal
diagrama n diagram
diagramatico adj diagrammatic
dialectal adj dialectal
dialectica n dialectics, dialectic
dialectico n dialectician, adj dialectic, dialectical
dialecto n dialect (as in "Scottish dialect")
dialogar v to dialogue
dialogico adj in form of a dialogue, dialogic
dialogismo n dialogism
dialogista n dialogist
dialogizar v to dialogize
dialogo n dialogue, dialog
diamante n diamond
diametral adj diametrical, diametric
diametrico adj diametric
diametro n diameter
diana � n reveille
Diana � npr [Rom. Relig.] Diana
dianto n [Bot.] pink; also: carnation
diapason n 1. range (as in "range of a singing voice"; "range of an instrument"); 2. tuning fork
diapositiva n [Photog.] transparent positive, transparency, diapositive
diarea n diarrhea
diareico adj diarrheal, diarrheic
diario n diary
diaspora n Diaspora, Dispersion
diastase n 1. diastasis; 2. [Chem.] diastase
diastolo n [Physiol.] diastole
diastolico adj [Physiol.] diastolic
diatermia n [Med.] diathermy
diatermico adj [Med.] diathermic
diatonico adj [Mus.] diatonic;
dica n 1. dike (= embankment built to prevent inundations); 2. dam, weir
dicentralizacion n decentralization
dicer v to say; also: to tell;
dicerner v to discern
dicernibile adj discernible
dicernimento n discernment
dicernitor n discerner
dicincto adj ungirded, ungirt
dicinger v to ungirdle
dicion n diction (1. choice of words to express ideas; 2. enunciation, elocution)
dicionario n dictionary
diciplina n discipline (1. as in "school discipline", "military discipline", etc.; 2. branch of instruction; 3. [Eccl.] scourge)
diciplinar v to discipline (1. to subject to discipline; 2. [Eccl.] to scourge)
diciplinario adj disciplinary
dicipulo n disciple
dictame, -ine n dictate, dictamen (*)
dictar v to dictate (1. as in "to dictate a letter"; 2. to prescribe authoritatively)
dictato n dictation (as in "take down dictation")
dictator n dictator
dictatorial adj dictatorial (= pertaining to a dictator)
dictatura n dictatorship
dicto n saying (as in "an old saying")
didactica n didactics
didactico adj didactic
didascalia n [Antiq.] stage directions
didascalico adj didascalic, didactic
Didon npr [Gr. Mythol.] Dido
die n day (1. "day" as opposed to "night"; also: daylight; 2. period of twenty-four hours);
diedral adj [Math.] dihedral
diedro n [Math.] dihedron
diese [Mus.] sharp
diesel n Diesel engine or motor, Diesel;
dieta � n [Hist., Pol.] diet
dieta � n [Med.] diet;
dietar v to diet
dietetica n dietetics
dietetico adj dietetic
difamacion n defamation
difamar v to defame
difamatorio adj defamatory
diferencia n difference;
diferenciacion n [Math.] differentiation
diferencial � n differential (1. [Math.]; 2. "differential of an automobile etc.")
diferencial � adj differential;
diferenciar v to differentiate (1. to distinguish; 2. [Math.])
diferente adj different
diferer v to defer, delay; 2. to differ (= be different)
dificil adj difficult
dificultate n difficulty
difidencia n distrust
difidente adj distrustful
difider v to be distrustful;
difracion n diffraction
difractar v to diffract
difteria n diphtheria
difterico adj diphtheritic, diphtheric
diftongar v to diphthongize
diftongo n diphthong (= union of two vowels pronounced in one syllable)
difunder v to diffuse (= to spread widely); also: = radiodiffunder
difusibile adj diffusible
difusibilitate n diffusibility
difusion n diffusion (1. dispersion, wide distribution; 2. diffuseness, wordiness; 3. [Phys.] intermingling of fluids); also: = radiodiffusion
difusivo adj diffusive
difuso adj diffuse (1. spread out, diffused; 2. verbose, not concise)
digama n digamma
digerer v to digest (1. "to digest food"; 2. to absorb mentally; 3. [Chem.]);
digestibile adj digestible
digestibilitate n digestibility
digestion n digestion (1. Physiol.]; 2. [Chem.]);
digestivo adj digestive (1. pertaining to digestion; 2. helping digestion);
digesto n [Law] digest, Pandects
digestor n [Physiol; Chem.] digester
digitacion adj digitate (= having fingers or digits; also: [Bot.])
digital � n 1. thimble; 2. [Bot.] digitalis, foxglove
digital � adj digital
digitalina n [Chem.] digitalin
digitiforme adj digitiform, finger-shaped
digitigrado n digitigrade
digito n digit (1. finger; toe; 2. [Arith.]);
dignar v to deign
dignificar v to dignify, make worthy
dignitario n dignitary
dignitate n dignity (1. intrinsic worth, stateliness; 2. high office, rank, or title)
digno adj 1. worthy, deserving; 2. dignified (= showing or expressing dignity);
digreder v to digress (= to deviate from the main subject)
digresion n digression (1. deviation from the subject in discourse or writing; 2. [Astron.]);
digresivo adj digressive
dilapidacion n squandering, waste
dilapidar v to squander, dilapidate
dilapidator n squanderer, wastrel, spendthrift
dilatabile adj dilatable
dilatabilitate n dilatability
dilatacion n dilatation, dilation
dilatar v to dilate (= to make larger or wider)
dilatator n dilator (1. one who or that which dilates; 2. [Surg.])
dilatorio adj dilatory (= tending to delay)
dilecion n affection, love
dilema n dilemma
diletante n lover of the arts, amateur, dilettante
diletantismo n dilettantism
diligencia n diligence (1. assiduity; 2. public stage coach)
diligente adj diligent
dilucion n dilution
diluer v to dilute (as in "to dilute wine")
diluvial adj diluvial, diluvian
diluviano adj diluvian, diluvial
diluviar v to rain heavily, pour
diluvio n 1. deluge; 2. [Geol.] diluvium
dimension n dimension (1. as in "the three dimensions"; 2. size, magnitude, extent);
dimensional adj dimensional
dimere adj [Bot., Zool.] dimerous
dimetro n dimeter
diminucion n diminution
diminuendo n [Mus.] diminuendo
diminuer v to diminish, lessen;
diminutivo adj [Gram.] diminutive
dimision n 1. dismissal; 2. demission, resignation
dimiter v to dismiss, discharge
dimorfe adj dimorphic
dimorfismo n dimorphism (1. [Biol., Bot., etc.]; 2. [Cryst.])
dina n [Phys.] dyne
dinamica n [Phys.] dynamics
dinamico adj dynamic, dynamical
dinamismo n [Philos.] dynamism
dinamista n dynamist
dinamitar v to dynamite
dinamitaro n dynamiter
dinamite n dynamite
dinamitico adj dynamite, dynamitic
dinamo n [Elec.] dynamo
dinamoelectrico adj dynamoelectric;
dinamometro n dynamometer
dinar v to dine, to take dinner
dinasta n dynast
dinastia n dynasty
dinastico adj dynastic
dinator n diner (= one who dines)
diner n supper, dinner (= evening meal)
dinosauro n [Paleontol.] dinosaur
diocesano n, adj diocesan
diocese n diocese (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [Eccl.])
dionizia npl [Gr. Relig.] Dionysia
dioniziaco adj Dionysiac
Dionizio npr [Anc. Hist.] Dionysius
Dionizo npr [Gr. Relig.] Dionysus, Dionysos
diorama n diorama
Dioscuros npl [Mythol.] Dioscuri, Dioscuroi, Castor and Pollux
diospira n. kaki, persimmon, type of fruit
diospiro n. kaki, persimmon tree
dipetalo adj [Bot.] dipetalous
diploma n diploma
diplomacia n diplomacy
diplomar v to grant a diploma to
diplomatico � adj diplomatic (1. belonging to diplomacy; 2. characterized by diplomacy);
diplomatico � n, adj diplomatic (= pertaining to the science of diplomatics or diplomas)
diplomato � n diplomat, diplomatist
diplomato � adj certified (= having been granted a diploma, license, etc.)
diplopia n diplopia
diplopico adj diplopic
dipsomane adj dipsomaniacal
dipsomania n dipsomania
dipsomano n dipsomaniac
diptere adj 1. [Arch.] dipteral; 2. [Entom.] dipterous
dipteros npl [Entom.] Diptera
direcion n direction (1. action of directing; 2. as in "to move in a certain direction")
directiva n directive
directivo adj directive
directo adj 1. straight (= in a line); 2. direct (= without deviation or interruption);
director n director; also: manager, principal, editor-in-chief, etc.;
directora n 1. directress, also: head-mistress, etc.; 2. [Geom.] directrix
directorato n directorate (= function of a director)
directorial adj directorial (1. pertaining to a director; 2. pertaining to a directorate, or to the French Directory)
directorio n 1. directorate, board of directors; 2. [Fr. Hist.] Directory
directrice n 1. directress, also: head-mistress, etc.; 2. [Geom.] directrix
directura n uprightness, rectitude, straightforwardness
diriger v to direct (1. to guide, control, manage; 2. to cause to turn in a particular direction); to conduct (an orchestra); (*)
dirigibile � n dirigible
dirigibile � adj dirigible
dirimente adj 1. ppr of dirimer ; 2. annuling, nullifying, diriment;
dirimer v to annul, invalidate
disabituar v to disaccustom, make (someone) lose a habit;
disabusar v to disabuse
disacopular v to separate (a couple)
disacordar v to disaccord, disagree
disacordo n 1. disaccord, disagreement; 2. [Mus.] discord
disafecion n disaffection
disafecionar v to disaffect
disagradabile adj disagreeable, unpleasant
disagradar v to displease;
disagregacion n disaggregation
disagregar v to disaggregate
disancorar v to weigh anchor
disanidar v to take out of the nest
disanimar v to dishearten, dispirit
disanimato 1. pp of disanimar ; 2. adj discouraged, dispirited
disaprender v to forget, unlearn
disaprobacion n disapproval, disapprobation
disaprobator n disapprover
disaprovar v to disapprove, disapprove of
disapunctamento n disappointment (= state of being disappointed)
disapunctar v to disappoint (= to fail to realize the expectations of)
disaquamento n draining
disaquar v to drain, dry, etc.
disarmamento n disarmament
disarmar v to disarm (1. to deprive of weapons; 2. to reduce the size of the army, navy, etc.)
disarmonia n disharmony
disarmonico adj disharmonic
disarmonioso adj unharmonious, disharmonious
disarmonizar v to disharmonize
disarticulacion n disarticulation
disarticular v to disarticulate
disasimilacion n [Physiol.] disassimilation
disasimilar v to cause disassimilation [Physiol.]
disastro n disaster
disastroso adj disastrous
disaurar v to ungild
disavantage n disadvantage
disavantagioso adj disadvantageous, unfavorable
disbandamento n disbanding; disbandment
disbandar v to disband;
disbarbar v to shave
disbarbato adj beardless
disbarcamento n debarkation, disembarkation;
disbarcar v to disembark (1. to put ashore from a ship; 2. to go ashore from a ship)
disbarcatorio n wharf, landing pier; also: gangplank
disblocar v to raise the blockade of
disbordamento n overflow, inundation (= flowing over the banks, the brim, etc.)
disbordar v to overflow (= to flow over the brim, banks, etc.)
disbucamento n (action of) debouching, issuing forth
disbucar v to debouch, issue forth
disbuclar v to uncurl (= to cause to uncurl)
disbursamento n disbursament
disbursar v to disburse, pay out
disbutirar v to skim (milk)
disbutonar v to unbutton (a coat, etc.)
discalceamento n (act of) taking off (one's or someone's) shoes, stockings, etc.
discalcear v to barefoot
discalceato 1. pp of discalcear ; 2. adj barefooted
discalceator n bootjack
discaminar v to lead astray
discampamento n decampment
discampar v to decamp (1. to break up a camp; 2. to depart quickly)
discantar v to descant (= to sing a descant or counterpoint above the plain song) [Mus.]
discanto n [Mus.] descant (1. counterpoint above the plain song; 2. upper part in part music)
discapilar v to tousle, dishevel
discapilato adj disheveled
discarburacion n decarbonization
discardinar v to unhinge
discarga n I. (act of) unloading, unlading; also: dumping; II. discharge (1. firing off a fire-arm; 2. "electric discharge"; 3. [Arch.]); III. unburdening, relief,
discargamento n unloading, unlading
discargar v to unload, unlade; also: to dump; II. to discharge (1. to fire, fire off; to rid of an electric charge); III. to unburden, relieve, etc.;
discargator n unloader; also: longshoreman
discargatorio n 1. unloading place, wharf; 2. dump, dumping place
discarnar v to take off flesh; also: to make thin
discarnato 1. pp of discarnar ; 2. adj fleshless; also: lean, gaunt
disclavar v to unnail, remove the nails from
disco n 1. disk; 2. discus; 3. (phonograph) record
discolar v to unglue
discolorar v to discolor (= to deprive of color or coloring)
discompletar v to render incomplete
disconcertamento n disconcertment; also: bafflement
disconcertar v to disconcert (1. to spoil, upset; 2. to embarrass greatly; also: to baffle)
disconcertato 1. pp of disconcertar ; 2. adj disconcerted; also: baffled
disconsolato adj disconsolate, unconsoled
discontabile adj discountable
discontaminacion n decontamination;
discontar v to discount (1. [Com.]; 2. to deduct, leave out of account)
discontator n discounter
discontentamento n discontentment, discontent
discontentar v to discontent; to dissatisfy
discontente adj discontent, discontented
discontento n discontent
discontinuacion n discontinuation
discontinuar v to discontinue (= to cause to cease)
discontinuitate n discontinuity
discontinuo adj discontinuous
disconto n [(Com.] discount;
disconveniencia n disparity, disproportion
discoperitor n discoverer
discoperta n discovery
discoprer v to uncover; 2. to discover;
discoragiamento n discouragement
discoragiar v to discourage, dishearten
discorcar v to uncork
discordancia n discordance (1. disagreement; 2. discord)
discordante 1. ppr of discordar ; 2. adj discordant, disagreeing
discordar v to disagree, be in disagreement;
discorde adj discordant
discordia n discord;
discordo n disagreement, discord
discornar v to dehorn
discoronar v to uncrown, dethrone
discortese adj discourteous
discortesia n discourtesy
discrecion n discretion (= quality of being discreet);
discrecional adj discretionary, discretional
discrecionario adj discretionary
discreditar v to discredit (= to injure the credit of)
discredito n discredit (= loss of good name or standing);
discrepancia n discrepancy
discrepante 1. ppr of discrepar ; 2. adj discrepant
discrepar v to be discrepant, be at variance
discretivo adj discriminative, distinguishing
discreto adj 1. discrete (= consisting of distinct parts); 2. discreet
discriminacion n discrimination (= act or faculty of perceiving or noting differences and distinctions)
discriminar v to discriminate (= to perceive or note the difference in or between)
disculpar v to free from blame, exculpate; exonerate (from)
discurer v to discourse (= to speak formally)
discursivo adj discursive (1. proceeding by reasoning, not intuitive; 2. rambling)
discurso n discourse (1. formal speech; 2. treatise);
discusion n discussion
discuter v to discuss
discutibile adj debatable
disdicimento n retraction, withdrawal (from a contract or agreement)
disdignar v to disdain, scorn
disdigno n disdain, scorn
disdignoso adj disdainful
disduplamento n (action of) undoubling, unfolding
disduplar v to undouble, unfold
disecar v to dissect
disecion n dissection
disector n dissector
diselar v to unsaddle
disembarasar v to disentangle, disembarrass;
diseminacion n dissemination
diseminar v to disseminate
diseminator n disseminator
disension n dissension
disenter v to dissent;
disenteria n [Pathol.] dysentery
disenterico adj dysenteric
disentimento n dissent
disequilibrar v to unbalance, throw out of balance
disequilibrato 1. pp of disequilibrar ; 2. adj unbalanced (= unsteady, unstable)
diserbar v to weed (= to clear of weeds)
diseredar v to disinherit
diserar v to unlock; 2. to (cause to) loosen or slacken
disertacion n dissertation
disertator n dissertator
diservicio n disservice
diservir v to render a disservice
disestima n disesteem
disestimar v to disesteem
disfacer v to undo (1. to unfasten; 2. to destroy); II. to defeat;
disfacta n undoing; also: defeat,adj discomposed (as in "discomposed features")
disfalsar v to true, straighten
disfasia n [Med.] dysphasia
disfavor n disfavor
disfavorabile adj unfavorable
disfavorar v to disfavor
disferar v to unshoe (a horse);
disfiguracion n disfigurement, disfiguration
disfigurar v to disfigure
disfloramento n defloration
disfoliacion n defoliation (= act of depriving of leaves)
disfoliar v to defoliate (= to strip, deprive, of leaves)
disfoliator n defoliator
disfrenar v to unbridle (a horse, etc.); also: to unleash
disfructar v to pick fruit
disgejunar v to break the fast, stop fasting
disgelar v to unfreeze (1. to cause to thaw or melt; 2. to thaw, become melted)
disgelo n thaw
disgorgamento n disgorgement
disgorgar v to disgorge
disgracia n I. disgrace (1. disfavor; 2. public dishonor); II. misfortune; III. lack of grace; also: ungraciousness; awkwardness;
disgraciar v to disgrace (1. to dismiss from favor; 2. to reflect dishonor upon)
disgracioso adj lacking grace; also: ungracious, awkward
disgranamento n (act of) threshing, flailing, shelling, etc.
disgranar v to thresh, thrash, flail, shell, etc.
disgranator n I. thresher (1. one who threshes; 2. threshing machine); II. sheller (= one who or that which shells)
disgrasiar v to remove the fat from (the carcass of an animal, etc.)
disgregacion n disintegration; also: [Chem.] disgregation
disgregar v to disintegrate; also: [Chem.] to disgregate
disguisamento n disguise
disguizar v to disguise (= to change the dress and appearance of so as to conceal identity)
disgustar v to disgust
disgusto n disgust
disgustoso adj disgusting
disidencia n dissent, dissidence
disidente � n dissident, dissentient, dissenter
disidente � adj dissident
disider v to dissent, hold a dissident view
disigilar v to unseal
disilusion n disillusion
disilusionamento n disillusionment
disilusionar v to disillusion
disimbalamento n 1. (action of) unpacking or unboxing; 2. (action of) paying out (cash)
disimbalar v to unpack, unwrap
disimbarcacion n debarkation, disembarkation
disimbarcar v to disembark
disimilacion n [Phonet.] dissimilation
disimilancia n dissimilarity
disimilar � v to render dissimilar
disimilar � adj dissimilar
disimil adj dissimilar
disimilitude n dissimilitude, dissimilarity
disimulacion n dissimulation
disimular v to dissemble, dissimulate
disimulato 1. pp of dissimular ; 2. adj dissimulative
disimulator n dissimulator
disincantamento n disenchantment
disincantar v to disenchant (1. to free from a spell; 2. to disillusion)
disincantator n disenchanter; attrib. disenchanting
disincarceracion n release from prison or confinement
disincarcerar v to release from prison or confinement
disinfamar v to free from stigma
disinfecion n disinfection
disinfectante � n disinfectant
disinfectante � adj disinfectant
disinfectar v to disinfect
disinfectator n disinfector
disinflamar v to remove the inflammation from
disinflar v to reduce the swelling of; 2. to become less swollen; 3. to deflate
disingranar v to disengage, ungear
disinraucamento n (action of) freeing from hoarseness
disinraucar v to free from hoarseness
disintegracion n disintegration
disintegrar v to disintegrate (= to cause disintegration)
disinteresar v to make uninterested or indifferent; 2. to buy out, indemnify;
disinteresato adj 1. disinterested; 2. uninterested (= not having an interest in a thing)
disinterese n 1. disinterestedness; 2. uninterestedness (= state of not having an interest in a thing)
disinvelopar v to unwrap
disinvolto adj easy, unconstrained, free in speech or manner
disinvoltura n ease, unconstraint, freedom in speech or manner
disinvolver v to disentangle
disipabile adj capable of being dissipated, dissipable
disipacion n dissipation (1. scattering, dispersion; 2. waste, squandering; 3. dissipated living)
disipar v to dissipate (1. to scatter, disperse; 2. to waste, squander)
disipato 1. pp of dissipar ; 2. adj dissipated, unrestrained
disipator n dissipator, dissipater
disjuncion n disjunction
disjunctivo adj disjunctive (1. tending to disjoin; involving disjunction; 2. [Gram.])
disjunger v to disjoin
dislactar v to wean
disligamento n (act of) unbinding
disligar v to unbind
dislocacion n dislocation (1. displacement of a bone at a joint; 2. [Geol.])
dislocar v to displace, shift from its place; 2. to dislocate, put out of joint
disloial adj disloyal
disloialitate n disloyalty
dismacular v to remove the stains from, clean
dismaculator n cleaner (1. professional cleaner; 2. spot remover, cleaning fluid)
dismaculatura n cleaning, removal of spots
dismanicar v to remove the handle of
dismantelamento n dismantling, dismantlement (as in "the dismantling or dismantlement of a fortress, vessel, etc.")
dismantelar v to dismantle (= to strip of equipment, fortifications, rigging, etc.)
dismarcar v to remove markers or identification marks from
dismascar v to unmask (= to strip of a mask)
dismembramento n dismemberment
dismembrar v to dismember
dismensurato adj beyond measure, immeasurable
dismentir v to give the lie to; 2. to deny, disown; also: to belie
dismesurato adj beyond measure, immeasurable
dismilitarizacion n demilitarization
dismobilar v to strip of furniture
dismonetizacion n demonetization
dismontabile adj dismountable (= that can be taken apart or dismounted)
dismontage n [Mech.] (action of) dismounting; also: dismantling
dismontar v to dismount (1. to alight, alight from; 2. to unhorse; 3. [Mech.] to take down from a mounted or assembled condition)
dismoralizacion n demoralization (= act of demoralizing or state of being demoralized)
dismoralizator n demoralizer
disnacionalizacion n denationalization
disnaturacion n denaturation
disnaturante adj/n denaturant
disnazificacion n denazification
disnodar v to unknot; untie
disnodoso adj smooth, knotless, without gnarls
disobediencia n disobedience
disobediente 1. ppr of disobedir ; 2. adj disobedient
disobedir v to disobey;
disobligar v to disoblige (= to offend)
disociabile adj dissociable, separable
disociabilitate n dissociability
disociacion n dissociation
disociar v to dissociate (= to cause to dissociate)
disocupacion n idleness
disocupar v to vacate, evacuate, empty;
disocupato adj unoccupied, idle
disodorante adj deodorant
disoldar v to unsolder
disolubile adj dissoluble
disolubilitate n dissolubility
disolucion n 1. dissolution; 2. dissoluteness
disolutivo adj dissolutive
disoluto adj dissolute
disolvente � n dissolvent, solvent
disolvente � 1. ppr of dissolver ; 2. adj dissolvent, solvent
disolver v to dissolve (= to cause to dissolve)
disonancia n dissonance
disonante 1. ppr of dissonar ; 2. adj dissonant
disonar v to be dissonant [Mus.]
disonestate n 1. dishonesty; 2. impropriety, indecency
disonestitate n 1. dishonesty; 2. impropriety, indecency
disonesto adj 1. dishonest; 2. improper, immodest
disono adj dissonant
disonor n dishonor (1. loss of honor, disgrace; 2. cause or source of disgrace)
disonorabile adj dishonorable
disonorante adj dishonoring, dishonorable
disonorar v to dishonor, disgrace;
disordinar v to disorder (= to destroy the order of)
disordinato 1. pp of disordinar ; 2. adj disorderly (= in disorder)
disordine n disorder (1. lack of order; 2. public disturbance);
disorganizacion n disorganization
disorganizar v to disorganize
disorganizator n disorganizer
disorientacion n disorientation
disorientar v to disorientate; to cause to lose one's bearings;
disosar v to bone (= to remove bones from)
disoxidacion n deoxidization
dispaisato adj displaced (as in "displaced persons")
dispaizar v to displace (someone) from his country;
dispare adj unlike, dissimilar
disparer v to disappear
disparicion n disappearance
disparitate n disparity
dispeciamento n (act of) breaking into pieces, fracturing
dispeciar v to break into pieces, fracture
dispendio n great expense
dispendioso adj expensive, costly
dispenditor n spender, spendthrift
dispensa � n dispensation, exemption
dispensa � n 1. expenditure, outlay (of money); 2. pantry
dispensabile adj dispensable (1. capable of being dispensed with; 2. [Eccl.] admitting of release, dispensation, etc.)
dispensacion n dispensation (1. act of dispensing or giving out; 2. exemption)
dispensar v to dispense (1. to give out; 2. to release, exempt)
dispensario n dispensary (= place where medicines are dispensed)
dispensativo adj dispensatory, dispensative
dispensator n dispenser (= one who dispenses, deals out)
dispensero n butler, steward
dispepsia n [Pathol.] dyspepsia
dispeptico adj dyspeptic
dispersar v to disperse, scatter
dispersion n dispersal, dispersion
dispersivo adj dispersive
displacencia n displeasure
displacente adj unpleasant
displacer � n displeasure
displacer � v to displease;
displaciamento n displacement (1. action of displacing; 2. [Naut.])
displaciar v to displace (1. to shift something from its place; 2. to remove someone from a position or office)
displantar v to root up, uproot
displicamento n deployment, deploy
displicar v to unfold, open (something); also: to unfurl (a flag, etc.); 2. to deploy (troops, etc.);
dispolarizacion n depolarization
dispolir v to remove the polish from
disponer v to dispose (1. to arrange; 2. to fit, prepare; 3. to determine the course of events);
disponibile adj available, disposable
disponibilitate n availability
dispopulamento n depopulation (= act of depopulating)
disposeder v to dispossess
disposesion n dispossession
disposicion n I. disposition (1. arrangement; 2. disposal; 3. as in "a natural disposition for music"); II. state or frame of mind; also: inclination, mood, etc.
dispositivo adj dispositive (= pertaining to the disposal or disposition of something)
disposito adj disposed, inclined;
dispositor n disposer (= one who disposes)
disproporcion n lack of proportion, disproportion
disproporcionar v to disproportion
disproporcionato 1. pp of disproportionar ; 2. adj disproportionate
disprovisto adj destitute (= not possessing the necessities of life);
dispulverar v to dust (= to free from powder, dust, etc.)
disputa n dispute
disputabile adj disputable
disputacion n disputation
disputante n disputant
disputar v to dispute (1. to discuss, argue; 2. to contend for)
disputativo adj disputatious
disputator n disputer
disqualificacion n disqualification
disqualificar v to disqualify
disquisicion n disquisition
disracionabile adj unreasonable, irrational (= not conformable to reason)
disranjamento n disarrangement, derangement
disranjar v to disarrange, disorder, derange
disregulamento n 1. disorder, disordered state; 2. dissoluteness, profligacy
disregular v to upset, put out of order;
disrumper v to disrupt, disrump
disrupcion n disruption
disruptivo adj disruptive
disruptor n disrupter
distacabile adj detachable
distacamento n detachment (1. act of unfastening and separating; 2. [Mil.])
distacar v to detach (1. to unfasten and separate; 2. [Mil.]); II. [Paint.] to make stand out
distancia n distance;
distanciar v to outdistance
distante adj distant
distar v to be distant
distemperar v to distemper, derange; 2. [Metal.] to anneal, soften
distemperato 1. pp of distemperar ; 2. adj intemperate (as in "intemperate speech")
distender v to distend (= to dilate by stretching)
distension n distention, distension
distico n [Pros.] distich; also: couplet
distilabile adj distillable
distilacion n distillation
distilar v to distill (1. to fall or give out in drops; 2. to subject to the process of distillation)
distilaria n distillery
distilator n distiller
distilatorio adj distillatory
distincion n distinction (1. act of distinguishing; 2. condition of being distinguished or outstanding among others)
distincta adj distinct (1. different; 2. clearly perceptible)
distinctivo adj distinctive
distinger v to take the color out of, fade
distinguer v to distinguish;
distinguibile adj distinguishable
distinguito 1. pp of distinguer ; 2. adj distinguished (= possessing distinction)
distinguitor n distinguisher
distorcer v to distort; 2. to untwist
distorcion n I. distortion (1. action of distorting; 2. contortion); II. (act of) untwisting
distracion n 1. absent-mindedness; 2. distraction, amusement
distractivo adj distractive
distracto adj absent-minded
distraer v to divert (1. to distract; 2. to entertain, amuse)
distribucion n distribution (1. apportionment, allotment; 2. allocation to distinct places; 3. [Print.])
distribuer v to distribute (1. to allot to each as his share; 2. to allocate to distinct places; 3. [Print.])
distributivo adj distributive (1. serving to distribute; 2. [Gram.])
distributor n distributor, distributer
districto n [Admin.] district
distronamento n dethronement
disturbar v to disturb (= to break up a state of order, calm and quiet)
disturbator n disturber
disuader v to dissuade
disuasion n dissuasion
disuasivo adj dissuasive
disuasor n dissuader
disunion n disunion (1. rupture of union, severance; 2. disunity)
disunir v to disunite
disunitate n disunity
disusar v to disuse
disuso n disuse
disvainar v to unsheathe, draw (a sword, etc.)
disvelar v to unveil
disvelopamental adj developmental
disvelopamento n 1. development; 2. [Photog.] (act of) developing
disvelopator n [Photog.] developer
disvestir v to undress (a person)
disviar v to turn aside, cause to deviate;
dito ditto;
diurno adj I. diurnal (1. daily; 2. relating to daytime); II. lasting one day
divagacion n 1. (act of) wandering about, rambling; 2. divagation, digression
divagar v to wander about, ramble; 2. to divagate, digress
divan n divan
diveler v to tear apart, rend
divergencia n divergence, divergency
divergente 1. ppr of diverger ; 2. adj divergent
diverger v to diverge
diversificar v to diversify (= to make diverse)
diversion n diversion (1. entertainment, pastime; 2. [Mil.])
diversitate n diversity
diverso adj diverse
diverter v to divert (1. to turn aside; 2. to amuse, entertain)
divertimento n diversion, amusement
dividendo n dividend (1. [Arith.]; 2. [Com.])
divider v to divide (1. to separate into parts; 2. [Arith.])
divinacion n divination
divinar v to divine, guess
divinator n diviner, n soothsayer; guesser
divinatorio adj divinatory
divinitate n divinity (= divine nature or being)
divinizacion n deification
divino adj divine
divisibile adj divisible
divisibilitate n divisibility
division n division (1. act of dividing; 2. [special: Arith., Mil., Biol., etc.]);
divisional adj divisional
divisivo adj divisive (= indicating division)
divisor n [Arith.] divisor;
divo n deity, adj divine
divorciar v to divorce
divorcio n divorce
divulgacion n divulgement, divulgation
divulgar v to divulge, divulgate
divulgator n divulger
divulsion n divulsion
dl abbr = decilitro
dm abbr = decimetro ;
dm � = decimetro quadrate ;
dm � = decimetro cubic
do n 1. [Mus.] do; 2. [Mus.] (the note) C
doana n I. (1. customs administration or system; 2. duty); II. customhouse
doanaro n customhouse officer
docil adj docile
docilitate n docility
docto adj learned
doctor n I. teacher, scholar, learned man; II. doctor (1. as in "doctor of philosophy"; 2. doctor of medicine, physician);
doctoral adj doctoral
doctorando n candidate for the doctor's degree
doctorar v to confer the degree of Doctor upon
doctorato n doctorate
doctora n woman doctor
doctrina n doctrine
doctrinal adj doctrinal (as in "doctrinal observation or clauses")
doctrinario n doctrinaire
doctrinarismo n doctrinalism, doctrinism, doctrinairism
documentacion n documentation
documentar v to document
documentario adj documentary
documento n document
dodecaedrico adj dodecahedral
dodecaedro n [Math.] dodecahedron
dodecagonal adj dodecagonal
dodecagono n, adj dodecagon
Dodecaneso npr Dodecanese Islands
dodecapetalo adj [Bot.] dodecapetalous
dodecasilabo n [Pros.] dodecasyllable
dogma n dogma
dogmatica n dogmatics
dogmatico adj dogmatic, dogmatical
dogmatismo n dogmatism
dogmatista n dogmatist
dogmatizacion n dogmatization
dogmatizar v to dogmatize
dogmatizator n dogmatizer
doler v to hurt, be aching;
dolicocefalo adj [Anthropometry] dolichocephalic
dollar [A] n [Monet.] dollar
dolo n grief, sorrow
dolor n pain (1. ache; 2. grief);
doloroso adj 1. painful (= causing pain); 2. sorrowful, dolorous
domabile adj tamable
domar v to tame (= to make tame)
domator n tamer (of wild beasts)
domesticacion n domestication
domesticar v to domesticate, tame
domesticator n domesticator
domesticitate n 1. domesticity; 2. (state of) dependence
domestico n, adj domestic (= of or belonging to the household, home, family);
domiciliar v to domicile, domiciliate (= to establish or set up at a given residence)
domiciliario adj domiciliary
domicilio n domicile;
domina n mistress ("mistress of a household, etc.")
dominacion n domination
dominancia n dominance
dominante � n [Mus.] dominant
dominante � adj dominant (1. controlling, most influential; 2. rising high above its surroundings)
dominar v to dominate (1. to exercise control over; 2. to rise high above)
dominator n dominator
dominial adj pertaining to a domain, domainal; dominial
dominica n Sunday;
dominical adj dominical
dominicano n, adj Dominican (1. pertaining to St. Dominic, or to the order of preaching friars founded by him; 2. pertaining to the Dominican Republic); ^
Dominico nprm Dominic
dominio n 1. (absolute) ownership, dominion, dominium; 2. dominion (= rule control, supreme authority; 3. domain;
domino n I. master (lord, owner, etc.); II. domino (1. long, loose robe worn at masquerades; 2. [Games] "domino piece"; also: (game of) dominoes)
domo � n dome (= cupola)
domo � n house;
dona n donna, dame
donacion n donation
donar v to give, donate
donativo n donation, donative
donator n donor, donator
donatorio n [Law] donatory
donjon n dungeon, donjon
dono n gift (1. present; 2. natural ability)
dormir v to sleep
dormitivo adj soporific (= causing sleep), n sleeping pill or potion, soporific
dormitorio n dormitory (= sleeping room)
Dorotea nprf Dorothy
dorsal adj dorsal
dorso n back (1. "back of a person or animal"; 2. as in "the back of the hand"; 3. "back of a chair or couch")
dosage n dosing, dosage
dosar v to divide into doses; 2. to proportion (the constituents of a compound); 3. to dose (= to give out in doses)
dose n dose
dossier [F] n dossier
dotacion n endowment, dotation
dotal adj dotal
dotar v to dower (= to give a dowry to); 2. to endow
dote n dowry
dova n stave (of a cask)
doxologia n doxology
dozena n dozen
dracma n 1. drachma; 2. [Weights] dram
Dracon � npr [Gr. Hist.] Draco
dracon � n 1. dragon (1. [Mythol.]; 2. [Zool.] lizard of the genus Draco; 3. [Bot.])
draconiano adj Draconian;
draga n [Technol.] dredge (1. dredger; 2. dragnet)
dragaminas n mine sweeper
dragar v to dredge [Technol.]
drama n drama
dramatico adj dramatic
dramatizar v to dramatize
dramaturgia n dramaturgy
dramaturgo n dramatist, playwright
drapar v to drape, hang with a drapery
draparia n drapery (1. business of selling cloth; 2. clothing or hangings arranged in graceful folds)
draparo n draper (= dealer in cloth)
drapo n cloth (= fabric, material)
drastico adj drastic
droga n drug
drogar v to drug (= to administer a drug or drugs to)
drogaria n drugstore
drogista n druggist
dromedario n dromedary
druida n druid
druidesa n druidess
druidico adj druidic, druidical
druidismo n druidism
du adj two;
dual adj dual
dualismo n dualism
dualista n dualist
dualistico adj dualistic
dualitate n duality
dubita n doubt;
dubitabile adj doubtful, questionable
dubitacion n doubt (1. as in "in doubt", "without doubt"; 2. [Rhet.] dubitatio)
dubitar v to doubt, be in doubt;
dubitativo adj dubitative
dubitator n doubter
dubitoso adj dubious, doubtful (1. in doubt; 2. causing doubt)
ducal adj ducal
ducato n I. dukedom (1. duchy; 2. title or rank of a duke); II. ducat
ducaton n ducatoon
duce n duke
ducer v to conduct (1. to lead, guide; 2. to direct, manage)
ducesa n duchess
ducha n 1. douche (= jet of water for therapeutic purposes); 2. shower, shower bath
duchar v to douche (= to give a douche); 2. to give a shower, a shower bath
ductil adj ductile
ductilitate n ductility
ducto n [Anat.] duct
dudece adj twelve
dudecimal adj duodecimal
dudecimo adj twelfth
duelar v to duel
duelista n duelist
duelo n duel
duetista n duettist
dueto n duet
dulce adj sweet (1. "sweet to the taste"; 2. pleasant, soft, gentle, etc.);
dulcificacion n dulcification
dulcificar v to dulcify
dulcor n sweetness (1. "sweetness to the taste"; 2. quality of being pleasant, soft, mild, gentle, etc.)
duma [R] n duma
dumdum [A] n dumdum (bullet)
dumping [A] n [Com.] dumping
dumviral adj duumviral
dumvirato n duumvirate
dumviro n [Rom. Antiq.] duumvir
duna n dune, down
Dunquerque npr Dunkirk
duo n duet
duodenal adj duodenal
duodenitis n duodenitis
duodeno n [Anat.] duodenum
dupar v to dupe
dupator n duper
dupe n dupe
dupla adj double, twofold;
dupla-v 23th letter of the Roman alphabet
duplamento n (action of) doubling
duplar v to double (1. to make double; 2. [Naut.] to sail round)
dupleto n doublet (1. identical piece; also: [Philol., Jewelry, etc.]; 2. combination of two)
duplicacion n duplication
duplicar v to double, make double
duplicativo adj duplicative
duplicato n duplicate
duplicator n duplicator
duplicatura n duplicature; also: [Anat.]
duplice adj double, twofold
duplicitate n 1. doubleness, duplexity; 2. duplicity, double-dealing
duro adj hard (= not soft); also: harsh
durabile adj durable, lasting
durabilitate n durability
duracion n duration (1. continuance in time; 2. period of time during which a thing lasts)
durante prep during;
durar v to last, endure
dureza n hardness; also: harshness, duress
e conj and;
ebenista n cabinetmaker, ebonist
ebenistaria n cabinetmaking
ebenizar v to ebonize
ebeno n ebony
ebore n, adj ivory
ebrietate n drunkenness, ebriety
ebrio adj drunk, drunken
ebulencia n ebullience
ebulente adj ebullient
ebulicion n ebullition, boiling;
ebulir v to boil, bubble out
ecce homo [L] ecce homo (= behold the man)
ece adv lo!, see!, behold!
eceder v to exceed
ecelencia n excellence, excellency;
ecelente 1. ppr of exceller ; 2. adj excellent
eceler v to excel;
ecelso adj elevated, sublime, lofty
ecentricitate n eccentricity (1. [Mech.]; 2. eccentric condition or behavior, oddity)
ecentrico adj eccentric (1. not concentric; 2. odd, whimsical, unconventional);
ecepcion n exception; [Law] (peremptory, dilatory, etc.) exception
ecepcional adj exceptional
eceptar v to except (= to leave out, take out)
ecepto prep except, excepting
ecesivo adj excessive
eceso n excess (1. fact of exceeding in amount or degree; 2. amount by which one thing exceeds another; 3. as in "to commit excesses")
echelon n [Mil.] echelon
echelonar v to echelon
ecider v to cut out or off, excide
ecipiente n [Pharm.] excipient
ecision n [Surg.] excision
ecitabile adj excitable
ecitabilitate n excitability
ecitacion n I. excitation (1. action of exciting; 2. [Elec.]); II. excitement (= state of being excited)
ecitamento n excitation (= action of exciting)
ecitante n excitant, stimulant
ecitar v to excite
ecitativo adj exciting, stimulating
ecitator n 1. exciter; 2. [Elec.] discharger
ecizar v to excise [Surg.]
eclecticismo n eclecticism
eclectico n, adj eclectic
eclectismo n eclecticism
eclesia n church;
Eclesiasta Ecclesiast (= author of Ecclesiastes)
eclesiasta n ecclesiastic;
Eclesiastes npr [Bib.] Ecclesiastes
eclesiastico n, adj ecclesiastic, ecclesiastical
eclesiologia n ecclesiology
eclipsar v to eclipse;
eclipse n eclipse
ecliptica n [Astron.] ecliptic
ecliptico adj ecliptic, ecliptical
ecloga n eclogue
eco n echo;
ecoar v to echo
ecoico adj echoic
ecolalia n [Psychopathol.] echolalia
ecologia n ecology
ecologico adj ecologic, ecological
ecologista n ecologist
ecologo n ecologist
ecometria n echometry
ecometrico adj echometric
ecometro n echometer
economato n stewardship
economia n economy (1. management of the expenditures of a social group; 2. careful management, thrift);
economico adj 1. economic; 2. economical
economista n economist (= student of political economy)
economizar v to economize
economo n steward, housekeeper
ecstase n ecstasy
ecstasiar v to enrapture, entrance;
ecstatico adj ecstatic
ectoderma n [Zool.] ectoderm
ectoplasma n [Spiritualism] ectoplasm
ectoplasmico adj ectoplasmic
ecumenico adj ecumcnical;
eczema n eczema
eczematoso adj eczematous
edace adj voracious, edacious
edacitate n voracity, edacity
edema n [Pathol.] edema
edematoso adj edematous, edematose
Eden npr Eden
edibile adj edible, eatable
edibilitate n edibility
edicion n 1. (action of) publishing; 2. edition;
edicto n edict
edificacion n 1. erection, building (= action of building); 2. edification
edificante 1. ppr of edificar ; 2. adj edifying
edificar v to build (= to erect a building); 2. to edify
edificativo adj edifying
edificator n builder (1. one who builds; 2. one who oversees building operations)
edificio n edifice; building, structure
Edipo npr [Gr. Mythol.] Oedipus;
editar v to edit; 2. to publish
editor n 1. editor (= one who edits); 2. publisher
editorial � n editorial
editorial � adj editorial
Eduardo nprm Edward
educabile adj educable
educacion n 1. education; 2. [Husbandry] rearing, raising;
educacional adj educational
educar v to educate;
educativo adj educative (= instructive, educational)
educator n educator, pedagogue
edulcoracion n edulcoration (1. (action of) sweetening; 2. [Chem.])
edulcorar v to edulcorate (1. to sweeten (medicine, etc.); 2. [Chem.])
efabile adj utterable
efectivo adj effective (1. efficacious, efficient; 2. actual, de facto, as in "effective capital"),n [Mil.] effective (= the effective part of an army)
efecto n effect;
efectuacion n effectuation
efectuar v to effect, bring about
efedra n [Bot.] Ephedra
efedrina n [Pharm.] ephedrine
efelide n freckle
efemeride n 1. calendar, almanac, etc.; 2. [Astron.] ephemeris;
efemero n [Zool.] ephemeron, ephemerid;
efeminacion n effemination
efeminar v to effeminate
efeminato adj effeminate
efendi [TK] n effendi
efervecencia n effervescence
efervecente 1. ppr of effervescer ; 2. adj effervescent
efervecer v to effervesce
eficace adj effective, efficacious; efficient
eficacia n efficacy, effectiveness
eficiencia n efficiency (1. [Philos.]; 2. [Mech.])
eficiente adj efficient;
efige n effigy;
efigemento n (act of) portraying, portrayal
eflorecencia n [Chem.; Pathol.] efflorescence
eflorecer v to effloresce [Chem.]
efluente 1. ppr of effluer ; 2. adj effluent
efluer v to flow forth
efluvio n effluvium; also: [Phys.]
eforciar v to make an effort or efforts;
eforcio n 1. effort; 2. [Med.] strain;
efracion n breaking in, housebreaking; also: burglary
efractor n burglar, housebreaker
efunder v to pour out, pour forth, shed, effuse
efusion n effusion;
egeano adj Aegean;
egecion n [Physiol.] dejection (= discharge of excrement)
egector n [Technol.] ejector (of steam, cartridges, etc.)
Egeo � npr Aegean, Aegean Sea
Egeo � npr [Gr. Mythol.] Aegeus
egide n aegis (1. [Gr. Antiq.]; 2. shield, protection);
egipciano n, adj I. Egyptian (1. native of Egypt; 2. Egyptian language); ^
egipcio n, adj ancient Egyptian culture
Egipto npr Egypt ^
egiptologia n Egyptology
egiptologo n Egyptologist, Egyptologue
eglefino n [Ichthyol.] haddock
ego n [Philos., Psychol., etc.] ego
egocentrico adj egocentric, self-centered
egoismo n egotism, egoism
egoista n egotist, egoist; attrib. egotistic, egoistic
egoistico adj egoistical
egolatria n self-worship
egotismo n egotism (= excessive preoccupation with the ego)
egotista n egotist (= one excessively preoccupied with the ego); attrib. egotistic(al)
egrejo adj egregious
egreso n egress, exit
eider n [Zool.] eider
eiderdun n eiderdown (1. small soft feathers from the breast of the eider duck; 2. eiderdown quilt)
Eire npr Eire
ejaculacion n ejaculation (= act of ejecting or ejaculating)
ejacular v to ejaculate, eject
ejaculatorio adj [Physiol.] ejaculatory
elaboracion n elaboration
elaborar v to elaborate
elasticitate n elasticity
elastico n, adj elastic, elastic band, etc.
elecion n election (1. choice; 2. "election by vote");
electivitate n electiveness
electivo adj elective (1. as in "elective office"; 2. having a power of choice);
electo n, adj (one of the) elect
elector n elector, voter
electoral adj electoral
electorato n I. electorate (1. rank of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire; 2. territory under the rule of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire); II. franchise (= rig
electricista n electrician
electricitate n electricity
electrico adj electric, electrical
electrificacion n electrification (= process of equipping for the use of electricity)
electrificar v to electrify (to equip for the use of electricity)
electrizacion n electrification (= charging with electricity)
electrizar v to electrify (= to charge with electricity)
electrocucion n electrocution
electrocutar v to electrocute
electrodinamica n electrodynamics
electrodo n electrode
electrolise n electrolysis
electrolitico adj electrolytic
electrolito n electrolyte
electrolizacion n electrolyzation
electrolizar v to electrolyze
electromagnete n electromagnet
electromagnetico adj electromagnetic
electromagnetismo n electromagnetism
electrometria n electrometry
electrometrico adj electrometric
electrometro n electrometer
electromotor n electromotor (= machine that produces an electric current)
electron n [Phys.] electron;
electronica n electronics
electronico adj electronic
electroquimia n electrochemistry
electroquimico adj electrochemical
electroquimista n electrochemist
electroscopia n electroscopy
electroscopico adj electroscopic
electroscopio n electroscope
electrostatica n electrostatics
electrostatico adj electrostatic
electroterapeutica n electrotherapeutics
electroterapia n electrotherapy, electrotherapeutics
electrotipia n electrotypy, electrotyping
electrotipo n [Print.] electrotype
elefante n elephant;
elefantiasis n [Pathol.] elephantiasis
elefantino adj elephantine
elegancia n elegance
elegante adj elegant
elegia n elegy
elegiaco adj elegiac (l. [Pros.]; 2. mournful, melancholy)
elemental adj elemental
elementar adj elementary (1. pertaining to an element; 2. pertaining to the first principles of an art, a science, etc.)
elemento n element (1. "an element in nature"; 2. a component part);
elemosina n alms
elevacion n elevation (1. act of elevating, raising; 2. high ground, raised place; 3. as in "elevation of style"; 4. [Astron.]; 5. [Arith.]);
elevar v to elevate (1. to raise, lift up; 2. to raise in rank or station); II. to raise (as in "to raise horses");
elevato 1. pp of elevar ; 2. adj high, lofty
elevator n 1. elevator (= one who or that which elevates); 2. [Anat.] levator
Elias npr [Bib.] Elijah, Elias
elider v to elide
eliger v to elect (1. to choose; 2. "to elect by voting");
eligibile adj eligible (= fit to be chosen or elected)
eligibilitate n eligibility
eliminacion n elimination
eliminar v to eliminate
eliminator n eliminator
eliminatorio adj eliminatory
elipse n 1. [Math.] ellipse; 2. [Gram.] ellipsis
elipsoide n [Geom.] ellipsoid
elipsoidal adj ellipsoid, ellipsoidal
eliptico adj elliptic, elliptical (1. [Math.]; 2. [Gram.])
elisabetano adj Elizabethan
elisio n, adj Elysian
elision n elision
elite [F] n elite
elixir n elixir;
Elizabeta nprf Elizabeth
elocucion n elocution
elogiar v to eulogize
eloge n eulogy;
elogioso adj eulogistic
elogista n eulogist
elogistico adj eulogistic
elongacion n elongation (1. act of elongating; 2. [Astron.]; 3. [Med.] partial dislocation of a joint due to violent stretching)
elongar v to elongate
eloquencia n eloquence
eloquente adj eloquent
eloquer v to declaim, speak rhetorically
elucidacion n elucidation
elucidar v to elucidate
eluctabile adj avoidable
eluctar v to struggle out of (a difficulty, etc.)
eluder v to elude (= to avoid or escape by dexterity)
eludibile adj eludible, evadable
elusion n elusion
elusivo adj elusive
emaciacion n emaciation
emaciar v to emaciate
emaciato 1. pp of emaciar ; 2. adj emaciate
emanacion n emanation
emanar v to emanate
emancipacion n emancipation (1. [Rom. Law]; 2. release from slavery or restraint)
emancipar v to emancipate (1. [Rom. Law]; 2. to release from slavery or restraint)
emancipator n emancipator
emarginar v to remove the margin of, trim the margin of
emarginato 1. pp of emarginar ; 2. [Bot.] emarginate
emasculacion n emasculation
emascular v to emasculate, castrate
embarasar v to embarrass (1. to encumber, hamper; 2. to make self-conscious)
embaraso n 1. obstruction, obstacle; 2. embarrassment
embarasoso adj 1. cumbersome, entangled; 2. embarrassing
embargo [H] n embargo
emblema n emblem
emblematico adj emblematic
embolia n [Pathol.] embolism
embriogenese n embryogenesis
embriogenesis n embryogenesis
embriogenetico adj embryogenetic
embriogenia n embryogeny
embriogenico adj embryogenic
embriologia n embryology
embriologico adj embryological
embriologo n embryologist
embrion n embryo;
embrional adj embryonic, embryonal
embrionario adj embryonic, embryonary
embrionico adj emhryonic
emenagogo n [Med.] emmenagogue
emendacion n emendation; also: improvement, correction
emendamento n amendment (1. improvement, correction; 2. "amendment of a law, bill, etc.")
emendar v to amend (1. to improve, correct, emend; 2. "to amend a law, bill, etc.")
emer v to buy, purchase
emergencia n emergence
emergente 1. ppr of emerger ; 2. adj emergent, emerging;
emerger v to emerge
emerito adj emeritus
emersion n emersion; also: [Astron.]
emetico n, adj [Med.] emetic
emfase n 1. emphasis; 2. bombast
emfatico adj 1. emphatic; 2. bombastic
emigracion n I. emigration (1. action of emigrating; 2. emigrants collectively); II. [Nat. Hist.] migration
emigrante n emigrant
emigrar v to emigrate; 2. [Nat. Hist.] to migrate
emigrato n emigrant, �migr�
Eminence [Eccl.] Eminence
eminencia n eminence (1. rising ground, height, etc.; 2. distinction of character, abilities, attainments);
eminente adj 1. high, lofty; 2. eminent, outstanding
emisario � n emissary (= agent, envoy)
emisario � n outlet, duct, emissary
emision n emission; also: [Com.] issuing, issue;
emisor n emitter
emiter v to emit; also: [Com.] to issue
emocion n emotion (= agitation of the feelings)
emocional adj emotional (= pertaining to emotions)
emocionante adj moving, touching
emocionar v to move, touch
emolente � n emollient
emolente � adj emollient
emolir v to soften, mollify [Med.]
emolumento n emolument
emotivitate n emotiveness, emotivity
emotivo adj emotive
emover v to move (= to affect emotionally)
empatia n empathy, Einf�hlung
empcion n purchase
empireal adj empyreal
empireo n empyrean
empireuma n empyreuma
empireumatico adj empyreumatic
empirico n, adj empiric, empirical
empirismo n empiricism (= empirical method or practice)
empirista n empiricist
emplastrar v to plaster (= to apply a medicinal plaster to)
emplastro n salve, plaster
empleabile adj employable
emplear v to employ (1. to make use of; 2. to take or have in one's employ)
empleato n employee
empleator n employer
empleo n I. employment (1. employing; 2. occupation); II. use (= action of using)
emptor n buyer, purchaser
emulgente n 1. ppr of emulger ; 2. adj [Anat.] emulgent (as in "emulgent vessels")
emulger v to milk dry
emulsina n [Chem.] emulsin
emulsion n emulsion
emulsionabile adj emulsifiable, emulsible
emulsionar v to emulsify, emulsionize
emulsivo adj emulsive
emulsor n emulsifier, emulsor
enarmonico adj [Mus.] enharmonic
encora 1. adv still, yet; 2. interj encore!
ancora n anchor
enchufe [Elec.] contact plug or pin; (*)
enciclica n [Eccl.] encyclical (letter)
enciclico adj encyclical
enciclopedia n encyclopedia
enciclopedico adj encyclopedic
enciclopedismo n 1. encyclopedism; 2. Encyclopedism
enciclopedista n encyclopedist
enclitico n, adj [Gram.] enclitic
endemia n [Med.] endemic
endemico adj [Med.] endemic
endivia n endive
endocardio n [Anat.] endocardium
endocarditis n [Path.] endocarditis
endocrina n endocrine (gland)
endocrino adj [Physiol.] endocrine;
endocrinologia n endocrinology
endocrinologo n endocrinologist
endogamia n [Anthropol.] endogamy
endogamo adj [Anthropol.] endogamous
endogene adj endogenous
endosmose n endosmosis
endosmotico adj endosmotic
endosperma n [Bot.] endosperm
Eneas npr [Gr. Mythol.] Aeneas
Eneide n [Lat. Lit.] Aeneid
energia n energy;
energico adj energetic
enervacion n enervation
enervante adj enervating; unnerving
enervar v to enervate, unnerve
enervato 1. pp of enervar ; 2. adj enervated, enervate
enigma n enigma; also: riddle; puzzle
enigmatico adj enigmatic
enigmatizar v to enigmatize
enoiar v to annoy, vex; 2. to bore;
enoio n 1. annoyance, worry, trouble; 2. boredom, ennui
enoioso adj boring
enorme adj enormous
enormitate n 1. enormousness; 2. enormity
ensemble [F] n ensemble (1. group of musicians playing together; 2. complete, harmonious costume)
ente n [Philos.] ens , being
entente [F] n entente
enteralgia n [Pathol.] enteralgia
enterico adj [Anat.] enteric
enteritis n [Pathol.] enteritis
enterocolitis n [Pathol.] enterocolitis
enterologia n enterology (= science or study of the intestines)
enteron n [Anat., Zool.] enteron, alimentary canal
enterotomia n [Surg.] enterotomy
enterotomo n [Surg.] enterotome
entitate n entity
entomologia n entomology
entomologico adj entomological
entomologista n entomologist
entomologo n entomologist
entozon n entozoon
entranias npl entrails
entrar v to enter (= to go or come in);
entrata n entrance, entry (1. act of entering; 2. door, passage, hall, etc. through which one enters);
entresol [F] n entresol, mezzanine
entr�e [F] n [Cooking] entree
entusiasmar v to render enthusiastic
entusiasmo n enthusiasm
entusiasta n enthusiast
entusiastico adj enthusiastic, enthusiastical
enucleacion n enucleation
enuclear v to enucleate (1. to shell, husk, pod, etc.; 2. [Biol.]; 3. [Surg.]
enumeracion n enumeration
enumerar v to enumerate
enumerativo adj enumerative
enumerator n enumerator
enunciacion n enunciation (= statement)
enunciar v to enunciate (= to set forth)
enunciativo adj enunciative
enunciato n formulation (of a problem)
enzima n enzyme
eoantropo n [Paleontol.] Eoanthropus, Piltdown man
eoceno n, adj [Geol.] Eocene
eoe adj eoan (1. dawn; 2. oriental)
eohipo n [Paleontol.] Eohippus
eolico adj Aeolian (= of Aeolus)
eolitico adj [Archeol.] eolithic
eolito n [Archeol.] eolith
Eolo npr [Mythol.] Aeolus
Eos npr [Gr. Mythol.] Eos
eosina n [Chem.] eosin
eosinofilia n [Pathol.] eosinophilia
eosinofilo n, adj [Biol.] eosinophile, eosinophilic, eosinophilous
eozoico adj [Geol.] Eozoic
eozon n [Geol.] eozoon
epaulette [F] n epaulet, epaulette
epiceno adj [Gram.] epicene
epico adj epic, epical;
epicureismo n 1. [Philos.] Epicureanism; 2. epicurism
epicureo n 1. Epicurean; 2. epicure, epicurean
epicurismo n 1. [Philos.] Epicureanism; 2. epicurism
Epicuro npr [Gr. Philos.] Epicurus
epidemia n epidemic
epidemico adj epidemic, epidemical
epidermis n [Anat., Bot.] epidermis
epifito n [Bot.] epiphyte
epige adj [Bot.] epigeous (= growing upon the ground)
epiglotis n [Anat.] epiglottis
epigono n epigone (= one of a succeeding and less distinguished generation);
Epigonos [Gr. Myth.] Epigoni
epigrama n epigram
epigramatico adj epigrammatic
epilepsia n epilepsy
epileptico n, adj epileptic (= having to do with epilepsy)
epilogar v to epilogize
epilogo n epilogue
episcopal � n [Theol.] Episcopalian
episcopal � adj episcopal;
episcopato n episcopate (1. office, territory, tenure, etc. of a bishop; 2. body of bishops)
episcopo n bishop
episodico adj episodic, episodical
episodio n episode
epispastico adj [Med.] epispastic
epistola n 1. letter, epistle; 2. [Eccl.] Epistle
epistolar adj epistolary
epistolaro n letter writer
epistolografia n epistolography
epistolografico adj epistolographic
epistolografo n epistolographer
epitafio n epitaph
epitetico adj epithetic
epiteto n [Gram.] epithet
epizon n [Zool.] epizoon
epoca n epoch;
epocal adj epochal
epodo n epode
eponime adj eponymous
eponimia n eponymy
eponimo n eponym, eponymus
epopeia n epic, epic poem
epos n epic, epic poem
equabile adj equable
equacion n equation (1. [Math.]; 2. [Astron.])
Equador npr Ecuador ^
equadoriano n, adj inhabitant of Ecuador ^
equal adj 1. equal; 2. equable, even
equalar v to equalize; 2. to equal (= to be equal to);
equalator n equalizer, equaller
equalitate n 1. equality; 2. equability, evenness
equalizar v to equalize
equalmente adv 1. equally; 2. likewise, also
equanime adj even-tempered
equanimitate n equanimity
equar v to equate
Equator npr Equator
equatorial adj equatorial
equatoriano adj ecuator
equestre adj equestrian;
equidiferente adj equidifferent
equidistancia n equidistance
equidistante adj equidistant
equilateral adj equilateral, of equal sides
equilatere adj equilateral, of equal sides
equilibrar v to balance (= to equilibrate);
equilibrio n, adj equilibrium, balance;
equilibrista n equilibrist
equilibristico adj equilibristic
equino adj equine;
equinocial adj equinoctial (= pertaining to either equinox);
equinocio n equinox;
equipa n [Sports] team
equipage n 1. [Mil.] (field) equipment; 2. equipage, carriage (with or without horses); 3. [Naut.] crew
equipamento n equipment (1. action of equipping; 2. outfit)
equipar v to equip
equiponderancia n equality of weight, equiponderance
equiponderante adj of equal weight, equiponderant
equiponderar v to equiponderate, counterbalance
equitacion n equitation;
equitar v to ride on horseback
equitate n equity, fairness
equite n [Rom. Hist.] eques;
equivalencia n equivalence
equivalente � n equivalent
equivalente � 1. ppr of equivaler ; 2. adj equivalent
equivaler v to be equivalent (to), to be equal in value (to)
equivocacion n equivocation
equivocar v to equivocate
equivoco n, adj equivocal (1. ambiguous; 2. questionable, suspicious)
equo adj equitable; fair, right
era n era;
eradicacion n eradication
eradicar v to eradicate
eradicativo adj eradicative
eradicator n eradicator
erecion n 1. erection (of a building, statue, etc.; 2. establishment, foundation (of an office, etc.))
erectil adj erectile
erectilitate n erectility
erecto adj erect
erector n erector (1. as in "erector of a cathedral, a kingdom, etc."; 2. [Anat.])
eremita n hermit (eremite)
eremitage n hermitage (= secluded place, abode, etc.)
eremitaria n hermitage (= hermit's abode)
eremitico adj hermit's (as in "a hermit's life")
erg n [Phys.] erg
ergo adv consequently, accordingly, therefore, then
erica n Erica; heather, heath
ericaceas npl Ericaceae
ericiar v to bristle (= to set on end);
ericio n hedgehog
eriger v to erect (= to build, set up); 2. to establish, set up;
erisipela n [Pathol.] erysipelas
erminio n ermine (1. the animal "ermine"; 2. ermine fur)
eroder v to erode
erogar v to lay out, spend
Eros npr Eros
erosion n erosion
erosivo adj erosive
eroticismo n eroticism
erotico adj erotic
erotismo n [Psychiatry] erotism
erotomania n [Pathol.] erotomania
erante adj errant (= traveling in quest of adventure);
erar v to wander, roam; 2. to err
eratico adj erratic;
eroneo adj erroneous
eror n error;
erubecencia n erubescence
erubecente 1. ppr of erubescer ; 2. adj erubescent
erubescer v to redden, grow red
eruca n [Entom.] caterpillar; also: caterpillar chain, caterpillar tread;
eructacion n belching, eructation
eructar v to belch; also: to vomit forth
erudicion n erudition
erudir v to teach, instruct
erudito n scholar, learned person, adj erudite
erumper v to burst, sunder; 2. to break out, burst forth, erupt
erupcion n eruption
eruptivitate n eruptivity
eruptivo adj eruptive
esa (female) adj this, that, these, those (*)
esaiabile adj assayable
esaiage n trying on, fitting (of clothes)
esaiar v to try (1. to test, essay; also: to try on garment, etc.; 2. to attempt, essay); II. to assay ("to assay an ore, a metal etc.")
esaiator n 1. assayer; 2. [Tail. etc.] fitter
Tailanda npr Thailand ^
tailandese inhabitant of Thailand ^
esaio n 1. trial, test; 2. assay (= assayal); 3. attempt, essay; 4. essay ("literary essay")
esaista n essayist
esamar v to swarm
esamatura n swarming
esame n swarm
esangue adj exsanguine
Esau nprm Esau
esca n 1. bait; lure; 2. tinder
escaldar v to scald (= to burn accidentally or treat with boiling water, steam, etc.)
escaldatura n scald (1. scalding; 2. burn)
escamotar v to whisk away, make disappear [Conjuring]
escampar v to bolt, scamper (away)
escapada n escapade (= prankish adventure)
escapamento n 1. escape (= act of escaping); 2. [Clockmaking] escapement; 3. exhaust (of an engine)
escapar v to escape (= to get away, out, etc., as by flight, through a leak, etc.)
escapata n escape (= act of escaping)
escapatoria n way out (of a difficulty)
escar v to bait (1. to furnish with bait; 2. to lure, entice)
escatologia n eschatology
escatologico adj eschatological
escatologo n eschatologist
esclusa n 1. sluice, floodgate; 2. lock (of a canal, river, etc.)
escolamento n drainage (= process of draining, gradual flowing off)
escolar v to drain (= to cause to flow off slowly)
escorta n escort (1. [Army, Navy]; 2. person or persons accompanying another for protection or as a matter of politeness)
escortar v to escort
escudo n [Monet.] portuguese escudo
esculapio Aesculapian, physician
Esculapio npr [Gr. Mythol.] Aesculapius;
ese (male) adj this, that, these, those (*)
esencia n essence (1. absolute being; 2. intrinsic nature; 3. extract obtained by distillation)
esencial n, adj essential
esencialitate n essentiality
esere n being (1. existence; 2. person, organized entity, etc.);
esgrimator n fencer (= one who practices fencing)
esgrima n fencing, fence (= art of fencing)
esgrimar v to fence (= to practice fencing)
esicacion n exsiccation
esicar v to dry up, exsiccate (= to make quite dry)
esicativo adj exsiccative
esmeraldino adj emerald, emerald-green
esmeraldo n emerald;
esofago n, adj esophageal, oesophageal
esopico adj Aesopian, Aesopic
Esopo npr [Gr. Lit.] Aesop
esoterico adj esoteric
esoterismo n esoterism, esotericism
espaventabile adj frightful (= dreadful, horrible, etc.)
espaventar v to frighten (= to fill with fright);
espaventaves n scarecrow
espavento n fright
esperantismo n Esperantism
esperantista n [Interling.] Esperantist
esperanto n [Interling.] Esperanto
esplanada n esplanade
espuer v to spit out
espuicion n spitting out, expectoration
esquadra n 1. square (as in "T square"); 2. squad; 3. [Navy] squadron
esque interr part -;
esquadrar v to square (= to form with right angles and straight lines)
esquadron n [Mil.] squadron
Esquilo npr Aeschylus
esquimo n Eskimo
est n east;
estar v to be (1. to exist; 2. [grammatical functions]: a) copula; b) auxiliary forming the passive voice), to stand (= to be standing)
estate n summer
estesia n esthesia
estesiologia n esthesiology
estesiometro n esthesiometer
estesioneurosis n esthesioneurosis
esteta n aesthete, esthete
estetica n aesthetics, esthetics
estetico adj aesthetic, esthetic
Estfalia npr Eastphalia
estima n 1. esteem; 2. [Naut.] reckoning
estimabile adj estimable
estimacion n estimation (1. act of estimating; 2. esteem)
estimar v to estimate (= to calculate approximately); 2. to esteem, hold in esteem
estivante n summer resident
estivar v to summer
estivo adj summer, estival
Estonia npr Estonia ^
estoniano n, adj Estonian ^
estrade [F] n dais, platform, estrade
estraniamento n estrangement, alienation
estraniar v to estrange, alienate
estraniero n 1. foreigner, stranger; also: alien; 2. foreign parts, foreign lands;
estranio adj 1. foreign (as in "foreign countries"); also: alien; 2. strange (= queer, unfamiliar);
estranitate n strangeness
estuario n estuary
estufa n 1. sweating room; 2. hothouse; 3. stove ("stove for heating a room")
estufar v to (let) simmer; to stew
esturdimento n daze
esturdir v to stun, daze
esturdito 1. pp of esturdir ; 2. adj harebrained
esucion n exsuction
esudacion n exudation
esudar v to exude (1. as in "sweat exudes from the pores"; 2. to cause to exude)
esudato n exudation, sweat
esugar v to dry, wipe, mop up, etc.
etage [F] n floor, story
etano n [Chem.] ethane
etate n age (1. lapse of time; 2. period in life);
etere n ether (1. upper air, clear sky; 2. [Phys.]; 3. [Chem.])
etereo adj ethereal
eterificacion n etherification
eterificar v to etherify
eterizacion n etherization
eterizar v to etherize (1. to mix or compound with ether; 2. to anesthetize with ether)
eternal adj eternal
eternitate n eternity
eternizar v to eternize (1. to make eternal; also: to immortalize; 2. to prolong indefinitely)
eterno adj eternal
Eterno n The Eternal
etica n ethics (= the science of morals)
etico n ethicist, moralist,adj ethical (= treating of moral questions or of moral science)
etilamino n [Chem.] ethylamine
etileno n [Chem.] ethylene
etilico adj [Chem.] ethylic;
etilo n [Chem.] ethyl
etimo n etymon
etimologia n etymology (1. origin or derivation of a word; 2. branch of philology concerned with etymologies)
etimologico adj etymologic, etymological
etimologista n etymologist
etimologizar v to etymologize
etimologo n etymologist
etiopiano adj/n Ethiopian ^
Etiopia npr Ethiopia ^
etiopico adj Ethiopic
etiqueta n 1. label, tag, ticket; 2. etiquette
etiquetar v to label (= to put a label on)
Etna npr Etna, Aetna
etnico adj ethnic (1. [Ch. Hist.] pagan; 2. ethnological)
etnogenia n ethnogeny
etnografia n ethnography
etnografico adj ethnographic
etnografo n ethnographer
etnologia n ethnology
etnologico adj ethnological
etnologista n ethnologist
etnologo n ethnologist
etnopsicologia n ethnopsychology
etologia n [Sociol.] ethology
etopeia n [Rhet.] ethopoeia
etos n [Philos., Rhet., etc.] ethos
Etruria npr Etruria ^
etrusco n, adj Etruscan (1. native of Etruria; 2. Etruscan language) ^
etui [F] n case (for eyeglasses, cigars, etc.), etui
eucaristia n [Eccl.] Eucharist
eucaristico adj Eucharistic
Euclide npr Euclid [circa 300 B.C., Greek geometrician]
euclidiano adj Euclidean
eudemonia n eudaemonia
eudemonismo n eudaemonism
eufemia n euphemism
eufemico adj euphemistic
eufemismo n [Rhet.] euphemism
eufemistico adj euphemistic
eufonia n euphony
eufonico adj euphonic, euphonious
eufono adj euphonious, euphonic
Eufrate npr Euphrates
eugenica n eugenics
eugenico adj eugenic
eunuco n eunuch
Eurasia npr Eurasia
eurasiatico adj Eurasiatic, Eurasian
eureka! [GR] eureka!
euritmia n eurhythmy
euritmico adj eurhythmic
Europa npr 1. [Mythol.] Europa; 2. Europe ^
europeizar v to Europeanize
europeano, europeo n European ^
europium n [Chem.] europium
Eva nprf Eve
evacuacion n evacuation; also: [Med.]
evacuante 1. ppr of evacuar ; 2. adj/n [Med.] evacuant
evacuar v to evacuate; also: [Med.]
evacuativo adj [Med.] evacuant, evacuative
evader v to get away, escape; 2. to evade (= to practice evasion)
evaginacion n evagination
evaginar v to evaginate
evalutacion n evaluation
evalutar v to evaluate; also: to estimate, assess, etc.
evanecencia n evanescence
evanecente 1. ppr of evanescer ; 2. adj vanishing, evanescent
evanecer v to vanish
evanecimento n vanishment
evangelico adj evangelic, evangelical (1. of the Gospels; 2. as in "evangelical denomination")
Evangelina nprf Evangeline
evangelio n gospel
evangelismo n evangelism
evangelista n Evangelist; also: evangelist
evangelizacion n evangelization
evangelizar v to evangelize
evangelizator n evangelizer
evangelo n evangelist, evangel
evaporabile adj evaporable, vaporizable
evaporacion n evaporation
evaporar v to evaporate (1. to vaporize; 2. to be vaporized)
evaporativo adj evaporative
evaporatorio adj evaporating (as in "evaporating process, apparatus, etc.")
evasion n 1. escape, getaway; 2. evasion
evasivo adj evasive
evecion n [Astron.] evection
eveler v to evulse, tear out, pull out
evelia n awakening
eveliar v to wake up (= to arouse from sleep);
eveliator n awakener
evento n event (= occurrence of some importance)
eventracion n 1. (act of) disemboweling; 2. [Pathol.] ventral hernia
eventrar v to disembowel
eventual adj contingent, possible
eventualitate n 1. possibility, contingency; 2. eventuality
eversion n 1. eversion (= act of everting); 2. destruction, ruin
everter v to evert, turn inside out
evicion n [Law] eviction (1. recovery by legal process; 2. dispossession)
evidencia n evidence (= quality or condition of being evident);
evidente adj evident
evincer v to evict (1. recover by legal process; 2. to dispossess) [Law]
evitabile adj evitable
evitacion n (act of) avoiding, shunning
evitar v to avoid, shun
evo n age (= long period of time)
evocabile adj evocable
evocacion n evocation
evocar v to evoke, call forth;
evocatorio adj evocatory
evolucion n evolution (1. development; 2. [Biol.]; 3. [Mil., Naut.])
evolucionismo n evolutionism
evolucionista n evolutionist
evolutivo adj evolutive
evolver v to evolve, develop (1. to undergo an evolution or development; 2. to cause to evolve or develop); II. [Mil., Naut.] to evolute;
evulsion n evulsion
ex- prefixo [used with nouns] ex- (= former)
exacerbacion n exacerbation (= state of being exacerbated)
exacerbar v to exacerbate (= to increase the smart or bitterness of)
exacion n exaction (= action of exacting)
exactitude n 1. exactitude, accuracy; 2. punctuality
exacto adj exact, accurate; also: punctual;
exactor n tax-collector; exactor; extorter
exageracion n exaggeration
exagerar v to exaggerate
exagerativo adj exaggerative
exagerator n exaggerator
exalacion n exhalation (1. exhaling, giving off as vapor, etc.; 2. that which is exhaled)
exalar v to exhale (as in "to exhale odor")
exaltacion n exaltation (1. act of raising to a superior rank or position; 2. act of praising, extoling; 3. overexcitement, rapture, etc.
exaltar v to exalt (1. to raise in rank, honor, power, etc.; 2. to extol);
exaltato adj overexcited
exame, -ine n examination (1. investigation; 2. test); (*)
examinabile adj examinable
examinante n examiner
examinar v to examine
examinator n examiner
exarcato n exarchate
exarco n exarch (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [Gr. Orth. Ch.])
exasperacion n 1. aggravation (of disease, pain, etc.); 2. exasperation
exasperar v to aggravate, make worse (a disease, pain, etc.); 2. to exasperate
exauribile adj exhaustible
exaurir v to exhaust (1. to drain, use up, consume, etc.; 2. as in "to exhaust a subject");
exaustibile adj exhaustible
exaustion n exhaustion (= action of draining, using up, consuming, etc.)
exausto adj exhausted (= consumed, used up)
excambiabile adj exchangeable
excambiar v to exchange
excambiator n exchanger;
excambio n exchange (= action of exchanging);
excavacion n excavation (= action or result of hollowing out)
excavar v to excavate (= to hollow out, dig)
excavator n excavator (1. one who excavates; 2. machine for digging out earth)
exclamacion n exclamation
exclamar v to exclaim
exclamativo adj exclamatory
exclaramento n (act of) lighting up
exclarar v to light up
excluder v to exclude
exclusion n exclusion;
exclusivismo n exclusiveness, exclusivism
exclusivista n exclusivist
exclusivitate n exclusiveness (of rights, terms, etc.)
exclusivo adj exclusive (1. as in "exclusive right, exclusive terms"; 2. as in "an exclusive club")
excogitacion n devising, contrivance, excogitation
excogitar v to think out, excogitate
excomunicacion n excommunication;
excomunicar v to excommunicate
excoriacion n excoriation (= abrasion of the skin)
excoriar v to bark, graze, excoriate
excrecencia n excrescence (= abnormal or disfiguring outgrowth)
excrecer v to grow out or forth
excrecion n excretion
excrementicio adj excrementitious
excremento n excrement
excrementoso adj excremental
excretar v to excrete
excretorio adj excretory
excursion n I. excursion (1. pleasure trip; 2. digression); II. [Mil.] sally, raid
excursionista n excursionist
excusa n excuse;
excusabile adj excusable
excusacion n excuse, excusing
excusar v to excuse (= to clear of blame);
excusatorio adj apologetic (= making excuse or apology)
execrabile adj execrable
execracion n execration (1. imprecation, malediction; 2. abhorrence, detestation)
execrar v to execrate (1. to imprecate evil upon; 2. to abhor, detest)
execrator n execrator
execratorio adj execratory
execucion n execution (1. act of carrying out; 2. act of putting to death according to law)
executabile adj executable, practicable
executar v to execute (1. to carry out; 2. to put to death according to law)
executivo adj executive
executor n executor (= one who carries out);
executorio adj executory (as in "executory decree, law, etc.");
exegese n exegesis
exegeta n exegetist
exegetica n exegetics
exegetico adj exegetic
exeguer v to execute, carry out
exempcion n exemption
exemplar � n 1. model, exemplar; 2. copy (specimen of a book, etc.)
exemplar � adj exemplary (1. being a good model or pattern; 2. serving as a warning to others)
exemplificacion n exemplification (= act of showing by example)
exemplificar v to exemplify (= to show by example)
exemplo n example (1. sample, specimen; 2. model, pattern; 3. instance serving to illustrate a rule or precept);
exemptar v to exempt
exempto adj exempt
exequias npl funeral rites, exequies
exercer v to practice, carry on
exercicio n I. exercise (1. as in "the exercise of virtues"; 2. as in "an exercise in grammar"); II. practice (as in "the practice of a profession"); III. [Mil.] dr
exercitacion n 1. training, exercise, drill; 2. practice (as in "the practice of a profession")
exercitar v to train, exercise, drill
exeredacion n disinheritance
exfoliacion n 1. fall of leaves; 2. exfoliation (= process of coming off in layers or scales, peeling off)
exibicion n exhibition; also: exhibit
exibicionismo n exhibitionism (= tendency towards self-advertisement)
exibicionista n exhibitionist (= ostentatious person)
exibir v to exhibit
exibitor n exhibitor
exibitorio adj exhibitory
exigencia n 1. demand; 2. exigency, requirement
exigente adj exigent, exacting
exiger v to exact
exigibile adj claimable, exigible
exiguitate n exiguity, scantiness
exiguo adj exiguous; scanty, scant
exilaracion n exhilaration
exilarante 1. ppr of exhilarar ; 2. adj exhilarant, exhilarating
exilarar v to exhilarate
exiliar v to exile
exiliato n exile (= exiled person)
exilio n exile (= banishment)
exir v to go or come out
existencia n existence
existencial adj existential
existencialismo n existentialism
existencialista n existentialist
existente adj existent, existing
exister v to exist
exito n exit, way out
exodico adj exodic; also: [Physiol.] efferent
exodista n exodist (= one taking part in an exodus)
Exodo Exodus
exodo n exodus;
exogamia n [Anthropol.] exogamy
exogamo adj [Anthropol.] exogamous
exogene adj exogenous
exoneracion n exoneration
exonerar v to exonerate (= to free from a burden, duty, obligation, etc.)
exoperante n striker (= worker on strike)
exoperar v to strike, be on strike
exopero n strike (as in "be on strike")
exorabile adj easily moved, exorable
exorar v to move by entreaty
exorbitancia n excessiveness; also: exorbitance
exorbitante adj excessive; also: exorbitant
exorbitar v to be excessive or exorbitant
exorcismo n exorcism
exorcista n exorcist
exorcizar v to exorcise
exordial adj exordial
exordio n exordium
exordir v to begin (a discourse)
exortacion n exhortation
exortar v to exhort
exortativo adj exhortative
exortator n exhorter
exortatorio adj exhortatory
exosmose n exosmosis
exosmotico adj exosmotic
exoticismo n exoticism
exotico adj exotic
expander v to expand (= to cause to spread out, stretch out or unfold)
expansibile adj expansible
expansibilitate n expansibility
expansion n 1. expansion; 2. expansiveness
expansivo adj expansive (1. [Sci.]; 2. showing one's feelings freely)
expatriacion n expatriation (1. banishment from one's fatherland; 2. emigration)
expatriar v to expatriate (= to make an exile of);
expectacion n expectation (1. state of expecting; 2. [Med.]
expectante 1. ppr of expectar ; 2. adj expectant
expectar v to expect (= to look for mentally)
expectativo adj expectative
expectoracion n expectoration
expectorante � n [Med.] expectorant
expectorante � 1. ppr of expectorar ; 2. adj [Med.] expectorant
expectorar v to expectorate
expedente ppr of expedir
expedicion n I. (action of) expediting; II. sending (of parcels, goods, etc.); III. expedition (1. promptness; 2. as in "an expedition to the North Pole")
expedicular v to delouse
expediente n inborn skill, talent, genius;
expedir v to expedite; 2. to dispatch, despatch, send off
expeditivo adj expeditious
expeditor n expeditor; also: sender, shipper
expeler v to expel; also: to deport (as in "to deport an undesirable alien")
expender v to spend, expend (= to give out in payment)
expensa n expense
experer v to try, put to the test
experiencia n experience (as in "teaching experience, etc.")
experimentacion n experimentation
experimental adj experimental;
experimentar v to experiment
experimentato adj experienced
experimentator n experimenter
experimento n experiment
experto n expert
expiabile adj expiable
expiacion n expiation
expiar v to expiate
expiator n expiator
expiatorio adj expiatory;
expiracion n expiration (1. breathing out; 2. termination, end)
expirar v to expire (1. to breathe out; 2. to die)
explanacion n 1. (action of) leveling, smoothing out; 2. explanation (= interpretation, expounding)
explanar v to level, smooth out; 2. to explain (= to expound, interpret)
explanator 1. leveler; 2. explainer
expler v to fill, fill up
expletivo adj expletive
explicabile adj explainable, explicable
explicacion n explanation
explicar v to explain
explicativo adj explanatory
explicator n explainer, commentator
explicito adj explicit (= clearly expressed)
exploder v to explode (= to go off, or to fly in pieces, with a loud report)
exploditor n exploder (= device for firing an explosive charge)
exploitabile adj exploitable
exploitacion n exploitation
exploitar v to exploit (1. as in "to exploit a mine"; 2. to utilize for selfish purposes)
exploitator n exploiter
explorabile adj explorable
exploracion n exploration (1. as in "exploration of new countries"; 2. investigation; 3. [Surg.])
explorar v to explore (1. as in "to explore new countries"; 2. to investigate, examine; 3. [Surg.])
explorator n explorer
exploratorio adj exploratory
explosion n explosion (1. blast; 2. sudden outbreak of emotion);
explosivo n, adj explosive (1. tending to explode; 2. [Phonet.])
exponencial adj [Math.] exponential
exponente adj [Alg.] exponent
exponer v to expose (1. to show openly, display; 2. to lay open (to danger, etc.)); II. to expound
exportabile adj exportable
exportacion n 1. exportation, export, exporting; 2. exports
exportar v to export
exportator n exporter
exposicion n I. exposition (1. exhibition; 2. detailed explanation); II. exposure (1. laying open to view, action, influence, etc; 2. [Photog.]; 3. position in relat
expositivo adj expository, expositive
expositor n 1. expositor, expounder, exponent; 2. exhibitor
expresion n expression (1. action of pressing or squeezing out; 2. act or fact of giving expression to; 3. significant word or phrase)
expresionismo n expressionism
expresionista n expressionist
expresivo adj expressive
expreso � adv purposely,adj express (1. definite, explicit; 2. as in "express letter");
expreso � n 1. express messenger; 2. express train
exprimer v to express
expremir v to press out, squeeze out;
exprimibile adj expressible, utterable
expropriacion n expropriation, dispossession
expropriar v to expropriate, dispossess
expropriator n expropriator, dispossessor
expugnabile adj stormable, pregnable
expugnar v to take by assault, storm
expulicar v to clean of fleas
expulicatorio n delousing station
expulsion n expulsion; also: deportation (as in "deportation of an undesirable alien")
expulsivo adj expulsive
expuncion n expunction
expunger v to expunge
expurgacion n expurgation
expurgar v to expurgate
exquisiteza n exquisiteness
exquisito adj exquisite
extemporaneo adj extemporaneous, extempore
extender v to extend (1. to stretch out; 2. to increase in size or scope); II. to spread, spread out;
extendibile adj extendible, extensible
extensibile adj extensible
extensibilitate n extensibility
extension n I. extension (1. stretching out; 2. increase in size or scope; 3. [Logic]); II. extent (= space or degree to which anything is extended); also: range
extensivo adj extensive (as in "extensive agriculture")
extenso adj extensive (= having extension)
extensor n 1. extender (one who or that which extends); 2. [Anat.] extensor
extenuacion n emaciation, exhaustion
extenuar v to emaciate, weaken, extenuate;
exterior � n outside, exterior
exterior � adj exterior; also: outside, outer, etc.
exterioritate n exteriority
exteriorizacion n externalization
exteriorizar v to externalize, make manifest
exteritorial adj exterritorial, extraterritorial
exteritorialita n exterritoriality, extraterritoriality
exterminacion n extermination
exterminar v to exterminate
exterminator n exterminator
externo adj external; also: outside, outer, etc.;
extero n foreign countries;
extincion n extinction
extinctivo adj extinctive
extincto adj extinct (as in "an extinct animal")
extinctor n (fire) extinguisher
extinguer v to extinguish;
extinguibile adj extinguishable
extirpabile adj eradicable, extirpable
extirpacion n extirpation
extirpar v to extirpate (1. as in "to extirpate noxious plants"; 2. as in "to extirpate a social evil")
extirpator n extirpator
extorcer v to extort; also: to get by blackmail
extorcion n extortion; also: blackmail, blackmailing
extra I. adv 1. without, on the outside; 2. besides, in addition, extra; II. prep 1. outside of, without, beyond; 2. excepting, except; 3. besides, in addition
extracion n extraction (1. act of extracting; 2. descent, origin);
extracto n extract (1. extracted substance; 2. excerpt)
extractor n extractor; specif.: [Surg., Gun.]
extrader v to extradite
extradicion n extradition
extradorso n [Arch.] extrados
extraer v to extract
extrafino adj superfine
extramural adj extramural
extraneo adj extraneous
extraordinario adj extraordinary (1. beyond the common order; 2. exceeding the common degree)
extrateritorial adj extraterritorial, exterritorial
extrateritorialitate n extraterritoriality, exterritoriality
extravagancia n oddness, strangeness, absurdity; extravagance
extravagante 1. ppr of extravagar ; 2. adj odd, strange, absurd; extravagant
extravagar v to talk (think, act, etc.) extravagantly
extravazacion n [Anat.] extravasation
extravazar v to extravasate [Anat.]
extremismo n extremism
extremista n extremist
extremitate n extremity (1. very end; 2. extreme degree; 3. extreme action);
extremo n, adj extreme;
extrinseco adj extrinsic (= not inherent or essential)
extroversion n extroversion (1. [Med.] condition of being turned inside out; 2. [Psychol.])
extroverter v to extrovert (1. to turn outwards; to turn inside out; 2. [Psychol.])
extrovertito 1. pp of extroverter ; 2. [Psychol.] extroverted, outgoing, [Psychol.] extrovert
exuberancia n exuberance (1. luxuriance; 2. effusiveness; overflowing spirits)
exuberante I. ppr of exuberar ; II. adj exuberant (1. growing luxuriantly; 2. overflowing, effusive)
exuberar v to be abundant, abound; 2. to be exuberant, exuberate
exultacion n exultation
exultante 1. ppr of exultar ; 2. adj exultant
exultar v to exult
exumacion n exhumation
exumar v to exhume
Ezequiel nprm Ezekiel
fa n 1. [Mus.] fa; 2. [Mus.] (the note) F
faba n bean
fabrica n 1. factory (= manufactory); 2. forge, smithy;
fabricacion n fabrication, manufacture
fabricante n maker, manufacturer
fabricar v to manufacture, make; 2. to fabricate (as in "to fabricate a bridge, book, etc.; also: a story, lie, etc."); 3. to forge (= to form by heating and hammering)
fabricato n manufactured article
fabula n I. fable (1. as in "Aesop's Fables"; 2. historical legend or myth; 3. falsehood, fiction); II. plot, story (of a a play, etc.)
fabular v to fable, fabulate
fabulista n fabulist, story-teller
fabuloso adj fabulous
facea n bundle; also: fagot;
facecia n witty remark, witticism;
facer � n: facer le barba, facer allusion, etc., see barba, allusion, etc.; to cause to (come etc.), make (come, etc.), have (come, etc.);
facer � v to make (1. to create, produce, etc.; 2. to render, cause to be or become); II. to do (something);
facete adj witty, humorous, jocular
facete adj witty, humorous, jocular; also: facetious
facia n face (1. [Anat.]; 2. surface, outer part of something;
faciada n [Arch.] fa�ade
facial adj facial;
facibile adj feasible (= that can be done or carried out)
facibilitate n feasibility
facicular adj fascicular
faciculo n fascicle (1. bundle, cluster; 2. [Bookbinding] signature)
facieta n facet (of diamond, of insect's eye, etc.)
facietar v to facet (diamonds, etc.)
facil adj 1. easy (= not difficult); 2. facile (= working with ease)
facilitacion facilitation (= act of facilitating)
facilitar v to facilitate, make easy
facilitate n facility, ease (1. absence of difficulty; 2. power to do anything easily and quickly);
facina n bundle, fagot; also: fascine
facinacion n fascination
facinante 1. ppr of fascinar ; 2. adj fascinating
facinar v to fascinate
facinator n fascinator
facino n 1. spell, hex, evil eye; 2. fascination
facio beam (of the searchlight);
facion n 1. faction (as in "political factions"); 2. sentry, watch, guard; 3. shape, form; 4. fashion, manner
facionario n factionary
faciosa n factious
facismo n fascism
facista n fascist
facitor n maker, doer
facsimil n facsimile
facticie adj factitious
facto n 1. feat, deed; 2. fact;
factor n factor (1. agent; 2. "contributing factor"; 3. [Math.])
factoria n factory (= trading station, office or post of a factor)
factotum [L] n factotum
factura n 1. invoice, bill; 2. workmanship, work
facturar v to bill, invoice
facula n 1. torch, brand; 2. [Astron.] facula
facular adj [Astron.] facular
facultate n faculty (1. ability; 2. authority, power; 3. "the faculty of a university, etc.");
facultativo adj optional
faeton npr [Gr. Mythol.] Phaethon
faetone n phaeton (= light four-wheeled carriage)
fago n beech
fagocito n [Biol., Physiol., etc.] phagocyte
fagocitosis n phagocytosis
fagotar v to fagot, form into bundles
fagotista n bassoonist, fagottist
fagoto n 1. fagot (= bundle of sticks); 2. bassoon, fagotto
faisan n pheasant male
faisana n pheasant female
falace adj 1. fallacious, delusive, misleading; 2. deceitful
falacia n fallacy, fallaciousness
falcar v to mow (= to cut down with a scythe, sickle, etc.)
falcata n 1. day's cutting or mowing; 2. swath, sweep (of the scythe or sickle)
falcator n mower
falcatura n (act of) mowing
falce n 1. scythe; 2. sickle
falcifero adj sickle-bearing, scythe-bearing
falcon n falcon male (1. [Ornith.]; 2. [Artil.])
falconesa n falcon female (1. [Ornith.]; 2. [Artil.])
falconar v to hawk (= to hunt with a hawk or falcon)
falconaria n falconry
falconaro n falconer
falconeto n falconet (1. [Ornith.]; 2. [Artil.])
falconides npl [Ornith.] Falconidae
faler v to fail (1. to fall short in attainment or performance; 2. to become insolvent or bankrupt)
falia n [Geol.] fault
Falia npr Phalia (= Westphalia and Eastphalia together)
falibile adj fallible
falibilitate n fallibility
falimento n failure; bankruptcy
falito n bankrupt
falsar v to falsify, pervert; also: to warp; to put out of tune
falsario n forger (= one who commits forgery)
falsificabile adj falsifiable
falsificacion n falsification
falsificar v to falsify (as in "to falsify a record")
falsificator n falsifier
falsitate n 1. falsity (= quality or condition of being false); 2. falsehood, lie
falso adj false (1. incorrect; 2. deceitful, treacherous; 3. as in "false teeth");
falta n fault (1. flaw, imperfection; 2. mistake, error; 3. moral transgression);
fama n I. public report, rumor; II. fame (1. reputation; 2. renown);
fame n 1. hunger; 2. famine (= acute shortage of foodstuffs in given area);
famelico adj starving, famished; also: hungry
familia n family (1. as in "the Smith family"; 2. [special: Sci. etc.]);
familial adj family, familial
familiar � n familiar (1. familiar friend; 2. officer of the Inquisition)
familiar � adj I. domestic; II. familiar (1. intimate, friendly; 2. too friendly, forward; 3. well known, common);
familiaritate n familiarity (1. close acquaintance; 2. freedom of behavior);
familiarizacion n familiarization
familiarizar v to familiarize (= to make well acquainted)
famoso adj famous (1. renowned; 2. excellent)
fanal n beacon; also: ship's lantern, (automobile) headlight, etc.
fanatico n, adj fanatic, fanatical
fanatismo n fanaticism
fanatizar v to fanaticize
fanerogamo n [Bot.] phanerogam
fanfar n fanfare
fanfaron n fanfaron, braggart
fanfaronada n fanfaronade, swaggering
fanfaronar v to brag, swagger
fango n mud, mire, etc.
fangositate n muddiness
fangoso adj muddy, miry, etc.
fano n [Rom. Antiq.] temple, sanctuary, etc.
fantasia n I. fantasy, phantasy (1. power of imagining, fancy; 2. phantasm, fancy; 3. whim, caprice); II. fantasia (1. [Mus.] fantasy; 2. [Equit.]);
fantasma n phantasm (1. illusion, phantom; 2. appearance, ghost, specter)
fantasta n fantast, visionary
fantastico adj fantastic, fantastical
farad n [Elec.] farad
faradico adj [Elec.] faradic
faradizacion n [Med.] faradization
faradizar v to faradize [Med.]
faraon n 1. Pharaoh; 2. faro
faraonico adj Pharaonic
farce [F] n 1. [Theat.] farce; 2. [Cookery] stuffing, forcemeat
fardar v to paint, make up;
fardelo n burden, load; also: pack, bundle
fardo � n bundle, bale
fardo � n [Cosmetics] paint, make-up, rouge
farina n flour, meal
farinaceo adj farinaceous
farinar v to flour (= to convert into flour)
farinaro n flour merchant
fariniera n 1. flour bin; 2. flour storehouse
farinoso adj floury
farizaico adj 1. [Jewish Hist.] Pharisaic; 2. pharisaical, pharisaic, hypocritical
farizaismo n 1. [Jewish Hist.] Pharisaism; 2. pharisaism, phariseeism (= pharisaical attitude, hypocrisy)
farizeo n 1. [Jewish Hist.] Pharisee; 2. pharisee, hypocrite
farmaceuta n pharmacist
farmaceutica n pharmaceutics
farmaceutico adj pharmaceutic, pharmaceutical
farmacia n pharmacy (= shop of a pharmacist)
farmacista n pharmacist
farmaco n medicine, drug, remedy
farmacologia n pharmacology
farmacologico adj pharmacologic, pharmacological
farmacologista n pharmacologist
farmacologo n pharmacologist
farmacopeia n pharmacopoeia (= book describing drugs, chemicals, etc.)
faro n 1. lighthouse, pharos; 2. headlight (as in "headlight of an automobile")
faros npr [Hist.] Pharos
farsa n [Theat.] farce
farsal adj farcial
farsator n joker, wag, farceur
farsista n farce writer
fase n phase; also: [Astron., Biol., Phys., etc.]
fasto n pomp, display, ostentation
fastoso adj ostentatious
fatal adj fatal (1. fated, fateful; 2. causing destruction or death);
fatalismo n fatalism
fatalista n fatalist
fatalitate n fatality (1. destiny; 2. calamity)
fathom [A] n [Meas.] fathom
fatidico adj prophetic, fatidic
fatiga n fatigue, weariness
fatigabile adj easily tired
fatigante adj fatiguing, tiring
fatigar v to fatigue; also: to weary, tire, etc.
fatigato 1. pp of fatigar ; 2. adj tired; also: weary
fato n fate (1. as in "the decrees of fate"; 2. lot or fortune)
fatue adj fatuous, foolish;
fatuitate n fatuity
fauna n fauna
faunico adj faunal
fauno n [Rom. Relig.] faun
favo n 1. honeycomb; 2. [Pathol.] favus
favor n favor, good will;
favorabile adj favorable
favorir v to favor (1. to be in favor of; 2. to be favorable to)
favoritismo n favoritism
favorito n favorite (1. person regarded with peculiar favor; 2. person, horse, etc., expected to win in a contest)
favoso adj [Pathol.] favose
fe n fairy, fay;
febre adv fever;
febricitante adj feverish (= affected with fever)
febricitar v to be feverish, have a fever
febrifugo adj febrifuge
febril adj feverish (1. indicative of fever, febrile; 2. excited, restless)
febrilitate n feverishness (1. state of having a fever; 2. restlessness)
februario n February
fecal adj fecal
fece n 1. dregs; 2. excrement
fecula n starch, fecula
feculencia n feculence
feculente adj feculent
feculeria n starchworks
fecundacion n fecundation
fecundar v to fecundate
fecundator n fecundator
fecunditate n fecundity
fecundo adj fecund, fertile
federacion n federation (1. union of several states, etc., under a federal government; 2. as in "federation of labor")
federal adj federal (= connected with or based upon federation)
federalismo n federalism
federalista n federalist
federar v to federate
federativo adj federative
federato 1. pp of federar ; 2. adj federate
feditate n ugliness, homeliness
felice adj happy, fortunate
felicitacion n congratulation, felicitation
felicitar v to congratulate, felicitate
felicitate n 1. felicity, happiness; 2. good fortune, prosperity
feltrar v to felt (1. to make into felt; 2. to cover with felt)
feltraro n feltmaker
feltro n felt (1. the material "felt"; 2. felt hat)
femina n 1. women; 2. female;
femininitate n femininity, womanliness
feminino n, adj [Gram.] feminine (= feminine gender);
feminismo n feminism
feminista n feminist
feminizar v to feminize (= to render feminine)
femoral adj [Anat.] femoral
femore n thigh; thighbone; also: [Anat.] femur
fenacion n haying, hay-making
fenar v to (make) hay
fenestra n window
fenestrar v to furnish with windows
fenestrato 1. pp of fenestrar ; 2. adj [Bot., Zool.] fenestrate
fenice n phoenix, phenix
fenicia n Phoenicia
fenicio n Phoenician
fenico adj carbolic;
fenicoptero n [Ornith.] phenicopter
fenilamino n [Chem.] phenylamine
fenil n hayloft; storage room for hay
fenilo n [Chem.] phenyl
feno n hay;
fenol n [Chem.] phenol
fenomenal adj phenomenal (1. as in "the phenomenal world"; 2. extraordinary, remarkable)
fenomeno n phenomenon (1. observable fact or event; 2. something extraordinary or remarkable)
fenomenologia n phenomenology
fenuculo n fennel
fer adj 1. fierce (as in "a fierce animal"); 2. proud (= feeling pride)
Ferdinando nprm Ferdinand
feretro n bier
feria n 1. fair (as in "county fair"); 2. [Eccl.] feria; n 1. fairyland: 2. [Theat.] fairy play, spectacular play
ferial adj 1. vacation (as in "vacation time"); 2. [Eccl.] ferial
feriar v to keep holiday, be on vacation
ferimento n (act of) smiting, wounding
ferir v to hit, strike; also: to smite, wound, hurt
feritate n 1. fierceness, ferocity; 2. pride
ferma n farm, farmstead
fermaro n farmer
fermentabile adj fermentable
fermentacion n fermentation
fermentar v to ferment (1. to be in a state of fermentation; 2. to cause to ferment)
fermentativo adj fermentative
fermento n ferment (= agent used in producing fermentation)
feroce adj ferocious
ferocitate n ferocity
feralia n scrap iron
feramento n iron work
ferar v to iron (= to furnish or cover with iron; 2. to shoe (a horse, etc.)
feraria n 1. smithy, blacksmith's shop; 2. smithing, blacksmith's work
feraro n blacksmith, farrier
ferato n [Chem.] ferrate
ferator n blacksmith, farrier
feratura n (action of) shoeing (a horse)
ferico adj fairy, fairy-like, adj ferric (1. containing iron; 2. [Chem.])
ferifero adj ferriferous
fero n iron;
feroso adj [Chem.] ferrous
ferovia n railway
feroviario adj railway
ferugine n rust (1. iron oxide; 2. [Agr.])
feruginoso adj ferruginous (1. containing iron; 2. resembling iron rust in color); also: rusty
fertil adj fertile (as in "fertile soil")
fertilitate n fertility
fertilizabile adj fertilizable
fertilizacion n fertilization (= act or process of rendering fertile)
fertilizante n fertilizer, 1. ppr of fertilisar ; 2. adj fertilizing
fertilizar v to fertilize (= to render fertile)
fervencia n fervency
fervente I. ppr of ferver ; II. adj fervent (1. hot, flowing; 2. showing fervor)
ferver v to boil; to be boiling hot; 2. to be in a state of agitation, heat, fervor, etc.
fervido adj fervid, fervent
fervor n fervor (1. intense heat; 2. intense emotion);
festa n festival, feast, fete, etc.;
festar v to celebrate, keep (a festival or feast day); 2. to feast, regale oneself; 3. to fete, honor (by festive observances)
festear v to feast (= to entertain lavishly)
festinar v to feast, regale oneself; 2. to fete (= to honor by festive observances)
festino n feast (= entertainment, banquet)
festivitate n festivity (= gaiety, merriment)
festivo adj festive
feston n festoon
festonar v to festoon
fetacion n fetation
fetal adj fetal
fetar v to bring forth young
fetiche [F] n fetish, fetich
fetichismo n fetishism
fetichista n fetishist
feticida n killer of a fetus
feticidio n feticide, (criminal) abortion
feto n fetus
feudal adj feudal (1. pertaining to a fief; 2. pertaining to the feudal system)
feudalismo n feudalism
feudalista n feudalist
feudalitate n feudality (= quality or state of being feudal)
feudalizar v to feudalize
feudatario n feudatory (= one holding lands by feudal tenure)
feudo n fief, feudal estate
fiacre hack, hackney coach
Fiacre nprm Fiacre;
fiasco n fiasco;
fibra n fiber
fibrila n fibril (1. small fiber; 2. root hair)
fibriloso adj fibrillous
fibrina n fibrin
fibrinoso adj fibrinous
fibroso adj fibrous
fibula n I. fibula (1. [Antiq.]; 2. [Anat.]); II. clasp, buckle, brooch
ficato n [Anat.] liver
ficha n slip of paper (*)
fichu [F] n [Clothing] fichu
ficion n fiction (as in "truth stranger than fiction");
fico n fig (= fruit of the fig tree);
ficoide adj [Bot.] ficoid
ficticio adj fictitious
fictivo adj fictive, fictitious
ficus n fig tree
fidancia n pledge of (good) faith
fidanciamento n betrothal
fidanciar v to betroth, affiance
fidanciato n fianc�
fide n faith (1. trust, confidence; 2. "religious faith"; 3. system of religious beliefs; 4. word (of honor); 5. fidelity, loyalty);
fideicomisario n [Law] fideicommissioner
fideicomise adj [Law] fideicommissary
fideicomiso n [Law] fideicommissum
fideicomiter v to make a fideicommissum
fideismo n fideism
fideista n fideist
fidel adj faithful
fidelitate n fidelity, faithfulness
fider v to entrust;
fiducia n confidence, trust
fiducial n fiducial (1. founded on faith or trust; 2. [Phys.] as in "fiducial line")
fiduciario adj fiduciary (1. [Rom. Law]; 2. founded on trust or confidence)
figer v to drive in, thrust in
figura n I. figure (1. form, shape; 2. appearance; 3. person, character; 4. [Art, etc.]; 6. [Gram.]; 6. [Dancing, Skating, etc.]; 7. "figure of speech"); II. fac
figuracion n figuration (= representation in figures and shapes)
figurante n [Theat.] 1. figurant; 2. figurante
figurar v to figure (1. to represent in a picture; 2. to be conspicuous); to appear (on a list, etc.)
figurativo adj figurative (1. as in "figurative design"; 2. as in "figurative sense")
figurato I. pp of figurar ; II. adj 1. figured (= decorated with figures); 2. figurative (language, style, etc.); 3. [Mus.] figurate;
figurina n figurine
fila n file (= line of persons or things one behind another);
filadelfia npr Philadelphia
filamento n filament
filamentoso adj filamentous
filanda n spinning mill, spinnery
filandara n spinner, spinning woman
filandaro n (male) spinner
filantrope adj philanthropic
filantropia n philanthropy
filantropico adj philanthropic
filantropismo n philanthropism
filantropo n philanthropist
filar v to spin (as in "to spin flax")
filaria n [Zool.] filaria
filarmonia n 1. love of harmony, love of music; 2. philharmonic society
filarmonico adj philharmonic
filatelia n philately
filatelico adj philatelic
filatelista n philatelist
filator n spinner
filatorio n spinning machine
filatura n (art of) spinning
filet [F] n [Cookery] filet, fillet
filetar v to fillet (= to adorn with a fillet)
fileto n fillet (= narrow ribbon)
filia n daughter;
filiacion n I. bearing, giving birth; II. adoption; III. filiation (1. genealogical relationship, descent; 2. connection)
filial � n branch (= branch office)
filial � adj filial
filiar v to give birth (to), bear (a child, a litter, etc.]; 2. to take on (as a child), adopt
filiastra n stepdaughter
filiastro n stepson, stepchild
filical adj fern, of ferns
filice n fern
filiciforme adj filiciform
filiera n wiredrawer (= mechanism for drawing out wire)
filiforme adj filiform
filigrana n filigree
filigranar v to filigree
filio n son;
filiola n goddaughter
filiolo n 1. godchild; 2. godson
filipi npr [Antiq.] Philippi
filipica philippic
filipicas nprpl [Gr. Lit.; Rom. Lit.] Philippics;
filipinas nprpl Philippines, Philippine Islands
filipense adj/n Philippian;
filipiano n, adj Filipino
filipo npr Philip
filistea npr Philistia
filisteo n, adj Philistine (1. [Hist.]; 2. Philister, nonstudent; 3. crude, uncultured, conventional person)
filisteria n Philistinism
film [A] n film (1. "camera film"; 2. moving picture)
filmar v to film (= to make a moving picture)
filo de fero (iron, gold, etc.) wire;
filo � thread (of the discourse);
filo � n 1. thread; yarn; 2. edge (of a knife, razor, etc.);
filogenese n phylogeny, phylogenesis
filogenetico adj phylogenetic
filogenia n phylogeny (1. "science of phylogeny"; 2. phylogenesis)
filogenista n phylogenist
filologia n philology
filologico adj philological
filologo n philologist
filon n [Geol. and Mining] vein, lode, n 1. [Biol.] phylon (= tribe or race); 2. [Biol.] phylum
filosofar v to philosophize
filosofia n philosophy
filosofico adj philosophic, philosophical
filosofismo n philosophism
filosofo n philosopher
filtrabile adj filterable
filtracion n filtration
filtrar v to filter
filtro n filter
fimbria n fringe, border; also: [Anat., etc.] fimbria
fimbriacion n bordering, fimbriation; also: border, fringe
fimbriar v to (finish with a) border, fimbriate
fimbriato adj fringed; also: [Bot., etc.] fimbriate, fimbriated
fin � adj fine (1. superior, excellent, etc.; 2. not coarse);
fin � n end (1. termination; 2. aim, purpose);
final � n [Mus.] finale
final � adj final;
finalismo n [Philos.] finalism
finalista n [Philos.] finalist
finalitate n finality
financia n finance;
financiar v to finance (= to provide money for)
financiario adj financial
financiaro n financier
finder v to cleave, split
fineza n 1. fineness; 2. finesse, subtlety
finlandese n, adj Finnish (language) ^
finger v to feign, pretend, make believe, simulate
fingimento n figment
fingitor n feigner
finir v to finish; also: to end
finito 1. pp of finir ; 2. adj finite
finitor n finisher
Finlanda npr Finland ^
fino n Finn
fino-ugriano adj Finno-Ugrian, Finno-Ugric
fiord [NR] n fiord, fjord
firma n 1. signature; 2. (business) firm
firmamento n firmament
firmar v to make firm or stable; 2. to sign, put one's signature to
firme adj firm (1. "firm in texture"; 2. firmly attached, etc.);
fiscal adj fiscal (= pertaining to the public treasury or revenue)
fisco n exchequer, treasury, fisc
fise adj split, cloven
fisica n physics
fisico n 1. physique; 2. physicist, adj physical;
fisicoquimia n physicochemistry
fisicoquimico adj physicochemical
fisil adj fissile
fisiocracia n physiocracy
fisiocrata n physiocrat
fisiocratico adj physiocratic
fisiografia n physiography
fisiologia n physiology
fisiologico adj physiologic, physiological
fisiologista n physlologist
fisiologo n physiologist
fision n [Biol., Phys.; etc.] fission
fisionomia � see also: physiognomonia
fisionomia � n physiognomy (1. art of determining character from features of the face; 2. face)
fisionomico adj physiognomic (1. as in "physiognomic studies"; 2. as in "physiognomic expression)
fisionomista n physiognomist
fisionomonia n physiognomy (= physiognomics)
fisionomonico adj physiognomonic
fisioterapia n physiotherapy
fisipede adj cloven-footed, fissiped
fisirostros npl [Zool.] Fissirostres
fisis n nature, inborn quality (of a person or thing); physis
fisura n cleft, fissure
fitografia n descriptive botany, phytography
fitolaca n pokeweed
fixabile adj fixable
fixacion n fixation (1. act or process of fixing, of making firm; 2. [special: Chem., Photog., Psychoanalysis])
fixar v to fix (1. to make firm, fasten; 2. to settle, set; 3. [special: Chem., Photog.];
fixativo n, adj fixative
fixator n 1. fixer (= one who fixes); 2. [Photog.] fixing solution
fixitate n fixity (as in "fixity of habits")
fixo adj fixed;
flabelacion n flabellation
flabelar v to fan (= to move the air with a fan)
flabelato adj flabellate, flabelliform
flabeliforme adj flabelliform
flabelo n 1. fan (as in "feather fan"); 2. flabellum; also: [R.C.Ch.]
flaciditate n flaccidity
flacido adj flaccid
flacon n smelling bottle, perfume bottle, etc.
flagelacion n flagellation
flagelante n flagellant
flagelar v to whip, scourge, flagellate; 2. flail
flagelato adj [Biol.] flagellated
flagelator n flagellator
flagelifero adj [Biol.] flagelliferous
flageliforme adj [Biol.] flagelliform
flagelo n 1. whip, scourge; 2. flail; 3. [Biol.] flagellum;
flagrancia n flagrance, flagrancy
flagrante 1. ppr of flagrar ; 2. adj flagrant (as in "flagrant offense");
flagrar v to burn, blaze
flair [F] n flair
flama n flame
flamante adj 1. flaming, bright; 2. brandnew
flamar v to flame, blaze
flamifero n match, lucifer;
flamingo � npr 1. Fleming; 2. Flemish (language)
flamingo � n [Zool.] flamingo
flanar v to stroll, loaf
flancar v to flank (1. [Mil.] to protect the flank of; 2. to be situated at the flank or side of)
flanco n flank;
Flandra npr Flanders
flanela n flannel
flaon n 1. [Cooking] flan; 2. [Print.] flong
flar v to blow (1. as in "a bellows blows"; 2. as in "to blow bubbles")
flasco n flask (1. "flask for wine, etc."; 2. "powder flask")
flatar v to flatter
flataria n flattery
flatator n flatterer
flato n flatus (= gas generated in the stomach or bowels)
flatulencia n flatulence, flatulency
flatulente adj flatulent (1. affected with flatus; 2. causing flatus)
flatuose n causing flatulence, flatulent
flatuositate n flatulence, flatulency
flauta n [Mus.] flute;
flautar v to flute (1. to play on a flute; 2. to play, whistle, or sing with a note like that of a flute)
flautista n flutist
flavipede adj [Zool.] flavipes
flavo adj golden yellow
flebitis n [Pathol.] phlebitis
flebotomia n [Med.] phlebotomy
flebotomo n [Med.] phlebotome
flecha n 1. arrow; 2. [Geom.] versed sine
flechar v to shoot (someone) with an arrow
flechator n archer
flecter v to bend (= to cause to bend); also: to flex
flegetonte npr [Gr. Mythol.] Phlegethon
flegma n phlegm (1. mucus; 2. sluggish temperament)
flegmatico adj phlegmatic
flegmon n [Pathol.] phlegmon
flexibile adj flexible
flexibilitate n flexibility
flexion n flection, flexion (1. act of flexing; 2. [Gram.] inflection)
flexional adj [Gram.] flectional, flexional
flexo n flex
flexuositate n flexuosity, flexuousness
flexuoso adj flexuous, flexuose
flexura n flexure (= act of flexing; state of being flexed)
flint [A] n flint
flirt [A] n flirt (= act of flirting)
flirtacion n flirtation
flirtar v to flirt (= to play at courtship)
flocato adj covered with snow(flakes)
floco n 1. flock (= tuft of wool); 2. tassel; 3. flake (= small, light mass);
flocoso adj 1. floccose; 2. flaky
flor n I. flower (1. blossom; 2. flowering plant; 3. the best part); II. virginity;
Flora npr [Rom. Relig.] Flora;
flora [Bot.] flora
floracion n (act or state of) flowering, blossoming
floral adj [Bot.] floral
florecer v to flower, bloom; 2. to flourish
Florencia npr Florence
florentino n, adj Florentine
floreta n small flower; also: [Bot.] floret
floreto n [Fencing] foil
Florida npr Florida
floriditate n floridity
florido adj flowery (1. abounding in flowers; 2. [Rhet.] florid)
florimento n 1. (state of) flowering, blooming; 2. (state of) flourishing
florino n florin; also: guilder
florista n 1. florist (= one who sells flowers); 2. maker of artificial flowers
floron n fleuron (= flower-shaped ornament)
flosculo n [Bot.] floscule, floret
flosculoso adj [Bot.] flosculous
flota n 1. fleet; 2. navy
flotabile adj floatable
flotabilitate n floatability
flotacion n flotation, floatation (= act of floating)
flotante 1. ppr of flottar ; 2. adj flotant, swimming
flotar v to float (in the water, the air, etc.)
flotator n floater (= one who or that which floates)
flotilia n flotilla
flox n phlox
flucto n flow, flood
fluctuacion n I. undulation (= wavelike motion); II. fluctuation (1. continual change; 2. [Pathol.])
fluctuante 1. ppr of fluctuar ; 2. adj fluctuant
fluctuar v to move in, be moved by, waves; 2. to fluctuate
fluencia n fluency
fluente 1. ppr of fluer ; 2. adj fluent
fluer v to flow
fluidificacion n fluidification
fluidificar v to render fluid, fluidify
fluiditate n fluidity
fluido n fluid
fluor n [Chem.] fluorine;
fluoreceina [Chem.] fluorescein
fluorecencia n fluorescence
fluorecente 1. ppr of fluorescer ; 2. adj fluorescent
fluorecer v to fluoresce
fluorico adj fluoric
fluorina n [Mineral.] calcium fluoride
fluorita n [Mineral.] fluorite
fluoroscopia n fluoroscopy
fluoroscopico adj fluoroscopic
fluoroscopio n fluoroscope
fluoruro n [Chem.] fluoride
fluvial adj fluvial
fluviatil adj fluvial, fluviatile
fluvio n river
fluxion n [Math., Pathol.] fluxion
fluxo n I. flow (1. flowing; 2. "flow of the tide"); II. [Med.] flux;
fobia n [Pathol.] phobia
fobico adj [Pathol.] phobic
foca n [Zool.] seal
focage n hearth money (= tax laid on hearths)
focal adj focal
focalizar v to focalize, focus (= to bring to a focus)
focar home
foco n I. fire (1. as in "fire and water"; 2. gunfire); II. focus;
foder v to dig, burrow
foderar v to line (as in "to line a coat")
foderatura n (act of) lining
fodero n lining (as in "the lining of a coat")
fedo n, adj ugly male
feda n, adj ugly female
folaro n bellowmaker or seller of bellows
folclore n folklore
folclorista n folklorist
ful adj mad (= mentally deranged)
fol n bellows, blower
fulia n 1. madness (= mental derangement); 2. folly
foliace adj [Bot.] foliaceous
foliacion n foliation (= leafing out of plants)
foliage n foliage
foliar � adj [Bot.] foliar
foliar � v to leaf, leave, shoot out leaves
foliato adj leafy (= furnished with leaves); also: [Bot.] foliate
folicular adj follicular
foliculo n [Bot., Anat.] follicle
foliculoso adj folliculose, folliculous
folio n I. leaf (1. [Bot.]; 2. "leaf of a book, etc."); II. folio (= large sheet of paper folded once); III. foil (1. [Arch.]; 2. as in "tin foil");
foliolo n [Bot.] foliole (= leaflet)
folioso adj [Bot.] folious, foliose
fomentacion n fomentation (1. [Med.]; 2. stirring up of discontent, rebellion, etc.)
fomentar v to foment (1. [Med.]; 2. as in "to foment rebellion")
fomentator n fomenter (1. [Med.]; 2. as in "a fomenter of rebellion")
fomento n 1. [Med.] fomentation; 2. incitement
fomite n 1. tinder; 2. [Med.] fomes;
fonda n sling(shot)
fondant [F] n fondant
fondar v to sling (= to cast with a sling)
fonema n phoneme, phone
fonetica n phonetics
fonetico adj phonetic
fonetismo n phonetism
fonetista n phonetician, phonetist
fonica n phonics; acoustics
fonico adj phonic; acoustic
fonografia n phonography
fonografico adj phonographic
fonografo n phonograph
fonolitico adj phonolitic
fonolito n phonolite, clinkstone
fonologia n phonology
fonologico adj phonological
fonologo n phonologist
fonometria n phonometry
fonometro n phonometer
fontal adj fontal (1. source, of the source; also: primary, original; 2. baptismal)
fontana n 1. source, spring; 2. fountain (= artificially produced jet of water)
fontanaro n fountaineer; maker, caretaker, etc., of fountains
fontanela n [Anat.] fontanelle, fontanel
fonte n 1. source; 2. (baptismal) font;
football [A] n football
forage n forage (1. fodder, feed; 2. act of providing fodder)
foragiar v to forage (= to rove in search of forage or provisions)
foragiator n forager
foramine n hole, aperture;
foraminiferos n [Zool.] Foraminifera
foraminoso adj perforated
forar v to drill, bore
forator n 1. driller, borer (= one who drills); 2. drill (= instrument for boring); also: gimlet
foratura n borehole, (drilled) hole
forcia n force (1. bodily strength; 2. as in "force of character"; 3. power, violence, or constraint exerted upon a person or thing; 4. [Phys.]);
forciamento n (act of) forcing
forciar v to force; to force (a door, etc.)
forciato n 1. galley slave; 2. convict
forciator n forcer (= one who forces)
forcipe n (obstetrical) forceps
forense adj forensic;
foresta n forest
forestal adj forestal
forestar v to forest
forestaria n forestry
forestaro n forester (= officer having charge of a forest)
forfeit [F] n [Horse Racing] forfeit
forge n smithy, forge
forgiar v to forge (as in "to forge chains")
foris or foras del commun out of the ordinary;
forma n 1. form, shape; 2. mold, mould;
formacion (geological) formation
formal adj formal
formalismo n formalism
formalista n formalist
formalitate n formality (= conventional form)
formar v to form (1. to shape, make; 2. to make up, constitute)
formativo adj formative
formato n format
formator n former (person or machine)
formica n ant;
formicamento n 1. swarm, swarming (of people, etc.); 2. itching; [Med.] formication
formicante 1. ppr of formicar ; 2. adj [Med.] formicant (as in "formicant pulse")
formicar v to formicate, swarm (like ants); 2. to itch (= to have an itching sensation)
formicario n anthill; ant's nest
formicaro n [Zool., Ornith.] anteater
formicida n formicide
formicivoro adj formicivorous
formico adj [Chem.] formic (as in "formic acid")
formidabile adj formidable
formula n formula
formular v to formulate
formulario n 1. formulary (= collection of formulas); 2. form, blank
fornace n furnace
fornimento n (act of) furnishing
fornir v to furnish (= to supply, provide)
fornitor n furnisher; purveyor (to the court)
fornitura n furnishings
foro n forum (1. public place; 2. court, tribunal)
forse adv perhaps, maybe
forsitia n [Bot.] forsythia
fortaleza n fortress
forte � adv 1. strongly, hard; 2. [Mus.] forte
forte � n 1. fort; 2. forte (= strong point); 3. [Mus.] forte
fortificabile adj fortifiable
fortificacion n [Mil.] fortification;
fortificante n tonic, fortifier
fortificar v to fortify
fortino n small fort, fortalice
fortisimo adj/adv [Mus.] fortissimo
fortitude n fortitude
fortuiteo adj fortuitous;
fortuna n fortune (1. chance, luck; 2. wealth, riches)
fortunato adj fortunate (= favored by fortune)
fosa n 1. pit, cavity, grave, etc.; 2. [Anat.] fossa;
fosar v to dig (a pit, grave, etc.)
fosato n ditch, trench, moat, fosse, etc.
foseta n dimple, fossette
fosfatata adj phosphated
fosfatico adj phosphatic
fosfato n [Chem.] phosphate
fosfeno n phosphene
fosfina n [Chem.] phosphine
fosfito n phosphite
fosforecencia n phosphorescence
fosforecente adj phosphorescent
fosforecer v to phosphoresce
fosforico adj phosphoric
fosforite n [Mineral.] phosphorite
fosforo n phosphorus
fosforoso adj [Chem.] phosphorous;
fosil n, adj fossil
fosilifero adj fossiliferous
fosilizacion n fossilization
fosilizar v to fossilize
fosor n [Eccl.] fossor
fotica n photics (= science of light)
fotico adj photic, light
foto n photo, snapshot
fotocromia n color photography, photochromy
fotoelectrico adj [Phys.] photoelectric
fotogene adj photogenous, photogenic (= generating light)
fotogenico adj photogenic (as in "photogenic face")
fotografar v to photograph
fotografia n 1. photography; 2. photograph
fotografico adj photographic
fotografo n photographer
fotogravure n photogravure
fotolitografia n 1. photolithography; 2. photolithograph
fotolitografiar v to photolithograph
fotometro n photometer
fotomontage n photomontage
foton n [Phys.] photon
fotoquimia n photochemistry
fotosfera n photosphere; also: [Astron.]
fotosintese n photosynthesis
fotosintetico adj photosynthetic
fotostatico adj photostatic
fotostato n photostat (1. photostating camera; 2. photostatic copy)
fototerapia n phototherapy
fototerapico adj phototherapeutic
fototipia n phototypy, phototyping
fototipico adj phototypic
fototipo n [Print.] phototype
fototipografia n phototypography
fototipografico adj phototypographic
foulard [F] n foulard
foyer [F] n [Theat.] lobby, lounge
fracasar v to smash (= to break to pieces by violence)
fracasatura n (action of) smashing
fracaso n crash, smash (= sound of a crash or smash)
fracion [Math.] (decimal, vulgar, etc.) fraction, n 1. (action of) breaking; 2. fraction;
fracional adj fractional
fracionamento n (action of) breaking into parts; also: [Math.] fractionization; [Chem.] fractionation
fracionar v to break into parts; also: [Math.] to fractionize; [Chem.] to fractionate
fracionario adj fractional
fractura [Surg.] (simple, compound, etc.) fracture
fracturar v to fracture
fraga n strawberry
frageto strawberry patch
fragil adj I. fragile (= easily broken); II. frail (1. having a delicate structure or constitution, fragile; 2. morally weak)
fragilitate n I. fragility; II. frailty (1. frailness; 2. moral weakness)
fragmentacion n fragmentation
fragmentar v to fragmentize
fragmentario adj fragmentary
fragmento n fragment
fragrancia n fragrance
fragrante adj fragrant
fragrar v to smell (of), reek
frambese n (fruit of the) raspberry
frambesia n [Pathol.] yaws, frambesia
francese n Frenchman, Frenchwoman, french language ^
francesismo n Gallicism
Francia n France ^
Luxenburgo n Luxembourg ^
luxenburgese n native of Luxembourg ^
Malta n Malta ^
maltese n native of Malta ^
franciscano n [R.C.Ch.] Franciscan
francizacion n Frenchification
francizar v to Frenchify
francmason n Freemason, Mason
francmasonaria n Freemasonry
franco adj 1. free (= not lacking freedom); 2. frank (as in "to be frank with one"); adj Frankish, n [Hist.] Frank,n [Fin.] franc
francofilo n, adj Francophile
francofobo n, adj Francophobe
Franconia n Franconia
franconiano n Franconian
franger v to break, cause to break
franja n 1. fringe, border; 2. bangs (= bobbed hair in the forehead)
franjar v to fringe, decorate with fringes
franjaro n fringe maker or dealer
franjato adj fringed
franjatura n fringes, fringing
frangibile adj breakable
frangibilitate n breakableness
frasar v to phrase [Mus.]
frase n I. phrase (1. [Gram.]; 2. [Mus.]); II. [Gram.] sentence
fraseologia n phraseology
fraseologico adj phraseological (= pertaining to phraseology)
fraternal adj fraternal, brotherly
fraternitate n 1. fraternity, brotherhood (= state of being brothers); 2. brotherliness
fraternizar v to fraternize
fraterno adj fraternal, brotherly
fratrastro n stepbrother
fratre n 1. brother; 2. [Eccl.] friar;
fratricida n fratricide (= one who kills his brother or sister); attrib. fratricidal
fratricidal adj fratricidal
fratricidio n fratricide (= act of killing one's brother or sister)
fraudar v to defraud, cheat
fraudator n defrauder, cheat
fraude n fraud, deception
fraudulente adj fraudulent (1. dishonest, deceitful; 2. intended to deceive)
fraxinela n [Bot.] fraxinella, gas plant
fraxineto n [Bot.] ash grove
fraxino n ash, ash tree
frecuencia n frequency; also: [Elec.]
frecuentacion n frequentation
frecuentar v to frequent
frecuentativo adj [Gram.] frequentative
frecuentator n frequenter
frecuente adj frequent
frecuentemente adv frequently, often
fremer v to tremble, quiver, shiver; 2. to roar, murmur
fremito n 1. tremor, quiver, shiver; also: [Med.] fremitus, thrill; 2. roar, roaring, murmur
frenabile adj stoppable, curbable, checkable, etc.;
frenar v to bridle (a horse, etc.); 2. to brake, put on the brakes
frenesia n frenzy
frenetico adj frantic, frenzied, phrenetic, n phrenetic, madman
frenico adj [Anat.] phrenic
frenitis n [Pathol.] phrenitis
freno n 1. bit (= part of the bridle that goes in the horse's mouth); 2. [Mech.] brake; 3. restraint, check; 4. [Med.] frenum, fraenum;
frenografo n phrenograph (= instrument recording the movements of the diaphragm)
frenologia n phrenology
frenologico adj phrenological
frenologista n phrenologist
frenologo n phrenologist
frenopatia n phrenopathy
frenopatico adj phrenopathic
fresco adj I. cool (= moderately cold); II. fresh (1. new, recent; 2. not spoiled, faded or worn; 3. not artificially preserved)
frescor n 1. cool, coolness; 2. freshness
fricamento n rubbing, friction
fricar v to rub
fricasar v to fricassee
fricase n fricassee
fricativa n [Phonet.] fricative
fricativo adj [Phonet.] fricative
fricion n friction (1. rubbing of limbs, etc.; 2. [Mech.])
fricionar v to friction, rub
friger v to fry (= to cook by frying)
Frigia npr Phrygia
frigiditate n 1. coldness, frigidness; 2. [Med.] frigidity
frigido n, adj 1. cold, frigid (= not warm); 2. [Med.] frigid
frigiano n, adj Phrygian;
frigitoria n frying pan
frigor n cold, coldness, coolness
frigorifico adj cooling, chilling, frigorific
frir v to fry
frito 1. pp of frir ; 2. adj fried
fritoria n frying pan
fritura n 1. frying, fry; 2. something fried; also: fritter
frivolitate n frivolousness, frivolity
frivolo adj frivolous (1. lacking importance or weight; 2. inclined to levity)
frontal adj frontal;
fronte n I. forehead; II. front (1. face of a building, etc.; 2. [Mil.]);
frontiera n frontier, boundary, border
frontispicio n 1. [Arch.] frontispiece; 2. title page
fronton n [Arch.] gable, pediment
fructar v to bear fruit
fructaria n fruit store
fructaro n fruiterer, greengrocer
fructeto n fruit orchard
fructiero n fruit loft
fructifero adj fruit-bearing
fructificacion n fructification; also: [Bot.]
fructificar v to bear fruit, fructify
fructo n fruit
fructuoso adj fruitful
fruer v to enjoy;
frugal adj frugal (1. inclined to live simply; 2. simple, not lavish)
frugalitate n frugality, frugalness
fruicion n enjoyment, fruition
frumentaceo adj frumentaceous
frumento n wheat
frustracion n frustration
frustraneo adj vain, futile, frustraneous
frustrar v to frustrate (1. to disappoint, deceive; 2. to balk, render vain);
frustratorio adj frustratory, frustrative (= that disappoints or renders vain)
fucsia n [Bot.] Fuchsia; also: fuchsia
fucsina n fuchsin
fuga n 1. flight (= act of fleeing); 2. ardor, impetuosity; 3. [Mus.] fugue;
fugace adj fleeting, transient, transitory
fugacitate n transitoriness
fugir v to flee
fugita n flight (= act of fleeing)
fugitivo n, adj fugitive
fular v to full, mill; 2. to trample, to tread, crush (grapes, etc.)
fulator n fuller (= one who fulls cloth, etc.)
fulatorio n beater, fulling stock
fulatura n (action of) fulling
fulgente 1. ppr of fulger ; 2. adj fulgent
fulger v to flash, lighten, fulgurate
fulgiditate n shine, brilliance, fulgidity
fulgido adj shining, fulgid
fulgor n dazzling brightness, fulgor
fulguracion n fulguration
fulgural adj lightning, fulgural
fulgurante I. ppr of fulgurar ; II. adj 1. fulgurant; 2. [Med.] fulgurating;
fulgurar v to lighten, be lightening; 2. to flash (= to emit flashes as of lightning)
fulgure n (flash of) lightning
fulgurite n [Geol.] fulgurite
fuligine n soot
fuliginoso adj sooty
fulmicoton n guncotton
fulminacion n fulmination
fulminante ppr of fulminar ;
fulminar v to thunder and lighten; II. to fulminate (1. to explode violently; 2. to inveigh, thunder)
fulminato n [Chem.] fulminate
fulminator n fulminator
fulminatorio adj fulminatory
fulmine adj lightning, fulmineous, n thunder bolt, lightning;
fulminico adj [Chem.] fulminic
fumar v to smoke (1. to fume, give off smoke or steam; 2. as in "to smoke a pipe"; 3. to cure (meat, fish, etc.) with smoke); II. to fume (= to show anger or irritation)
fumarola n [Geol.] fumarole
fumator n smoker (= one who or that which smokes)
fumigacion n fumigation
fumigar v to fumigate
fumigator n fumigator
fumigatorio adj fumigating
fumista n chimney repairman
fumo n smoke, fume
fumoso adj smoky
fumotera n [Bot.] fumitory
fun n rope
funambulo n tightrope walker, funambulist
funcion n function (1. as in "function of an organ, etc."; 2. [Math.])
funcional adj functional
funcionalismo n functionalism
funcionalista n functionalist
funcionamento n (act of) functioning
funcionar v to function
funcionario civil servant, n functionary;
fundacion n foundation (1. action of founding; 2. endowed institution)
fundamental adj fundamental;
fundamento n foundation, base;
fundar v to found (= to lay the foundation of)
fundato 1. pp of fundar ; 2. adj well-founded (as in "a well-founded charge")
fundator n founder
funder v to melt, liquefy; 2. [Metal.] to found, cast;
funderia n foundry (= establishment where founding of metal is carried on)
fundo n 1. bottom; 2. foundation; 3. background; 4. fund (= sum of money set aside for a special purpose);
funebre adj funeral, funereal;
funeral adj funeral
funerario adj funeral, funerary
funere n funeral;
funero n ropemaker
funeste n disastrous, fatal, baneful
funger v to function (as in "to function as chairman")
fungibile adj [Law] fungible
fungicida n fungicide, adj fungicidal
fungiforme adj fungiform
fungo n fungus (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Pathol.])
fungologia n fungology
fungologista n fungologist
fungositate n fungosity (1. fungus quality; 2. fungus excrescence)
fungoso adj fungous
funicular � n funicular (railway)
funicular � adj funicular;
funiculo n I. (small) cord; II. funiculus (1. umbilical cord, funis; 2. [Bot.])
funiforme adj funiform
fur n thief
furar v to steal
furbir v to clean, polish, furbish (up)
furbitor n furbisher
furca n I. fork (1. as in "pitchfork"; also: forked or pronged instrument, etc.; 2. as in "knife and fork"; 3. bifurcation); II. gallows
furcar v to fork (1. to manipulate with a fork; 2. to give the shape of a fork to; 3. to be or turn fork-shaped);
furcata n forkful (of hay, food etc.)
furcato adj fork-shaped, forked
furer v to be out of one's mind; 2. to be furious
fureto n ferret
furfurace adj furfuraceous (1. resembling bran, branlike; 2. covered with branlike scales)
furfure n I. bran; II. dandruff, scurf, furfur
furfuroso adj dandruffy, scurfy
furia n 1. [Mythol.] Fury; 2. fury (= fierce anger)
furibundo adj 1. frantic, frenzied; 2. raging, furious
furiositate n furiousness, fury
furioso adj furious
furnaro n 1. baker; 2. [Ornith.] ovenbird
furnata n ovenful (of bread, etc.)
furno n 1. oven; 2. furnace;
furor n 1. mania, frenzy; 2. fury, rage
furqueta n fork (as in "knife and fork")
furtivo adj furtive, stealthy
furto n 1. (act of) theft; 2. stolen article
furunculo n [Pathol.] furuncle, boil
furunculosis n [Pathol.] furunculosis
fusaro n spindle maker
fuselage [F] n [Aeronaut.] fuselage
fusibile adj fusible; easily melted;
fusibilitate n fusibility
fusiforme adj fusiform, spindle-shaped
fusilada n fusilade
fusilar v to shoot (down), execute, fusilade
fusil n 1. steel (to strike fire with); 2. gun, rifle
fusilero n fusilier
fusion n 1. melting; 2. fusion
fusionamento n [Com., Pol.] amalgamation, merger
fusionar v to amalgamate, merge [Com., Pol.]
fuso n 1. [Spinning] spindle; 2. [Geom.] lune
fusta n [Naut.] lateen-rigged lighter
fuste n 1. cudgel, club; 2. shaft (of a column); 3. shaft (of a spear, lance, harpoon, etc.); 4. stock (of a rifle, pistol, etc.)
fustigacion n (act of) thrashing, beating
fustigar v to cudgel, thrash, beat
futil adj insignificant, unimportant
futilitate n insignificance, unimportance
futur adj future;
futurismo n [Art.] futurism
futurista n [Art.] futurist; also: attrib. futurist, futuristic
futuro n future (1. time to come; 2. [Gram.])
g abbr = gramma
gabardina n 1. [Hist.] gaberdine; 2. gabardine (= fabric "gabardine")
gado n codfish, gade
gage [F] n wages, pay
gaio n [Ornith.] jay
gaitate n gaiety
gala n gala;
Galacia npr Galatia
galante adj gallant (= polite and attentive to the women)
galantear v to court, woo
galanteria n gallantry (= polite attention to the women)
galata n Galatian;
galatico adj Galatian, Galatic
galea n galley (1. as in "to condemn to the galleys"; 2. [Print.])
galeasa n galleass
galeon n galleon
galeota n galiot
galera n galley (as in "to condemn to the galleys")
galeria n gallery (1. covered passageway; 2. [Theat.]; 3. art museum)
galeriano n galley slave
Gales npr Wales; ^
galese � n, adj 1. Welshman, Welshwoman; 2. Welsh (language) ^
gaulese � n Gaul (= inhabitant of Gaul) ^
galeto n chicken, cockerel
Gaulia npr (Gaul = the land of the Gauls) ^
galiarda n [Dancing] galliard
galiardia n vigor; liveliness, gaiety, etc.
galiardo n hefty fellow, jolly chap, blade, etc.
gaulicanismo n [Eccl. Hist.] Gallicanism
gaulicano n, adj [Eccl. Hist.] Gallican
Galicia npr Galicia (= province at the northwest corner of Spain)^
galiciano n Gallego, Gallegan, Galician (1. native of Galicia in Spain;) ^
gaulicismo n Gallicism
gaulico adj Gallic (1. Gaulish; 2. French), n Gaulish (language)
Galilea n Galilee ^
galileano adj Galilean (= of Galilee) ^
galimatias n gibberish, jargon, galimatias
galina n 1. hen; 2. chicken (= domestic fowl, barnyard fowl);
galinace adj [Zool.] gallinaceous
galinaceas npl [Zool.] gallinaceans
galinaro n chicken farmer, poultry man
galineta n chicken, chick; pullet
galinicultura n chicken breeding
galiniera n chicken coop
galium n [Chem.] gallium
galo n rooster, cock;
gaulo-romano adj Gallo-Roman
galocha n galosh, overshoe
gaulofilia n Gallophilism, Francophilism
gaulofilo n, adj Gallophile, Francophile
gaulofobia n Gallophobia, Francophobia
galofobo n, adj Gallophobe, Francophobe
gaulomania n Gallomania, Francomania
galon n braid, galloon; also: [Mil.] chevron; n gallon
galonar v to braid (= to trim with braid)
galonaro n braid or galloon maker
galopar v to gallop (= to go at a gallop);
galopo n 1. gallop; 2. [Dancing] galop
galvanico adj galvanic (as in "galvanic battery")
galvanismo n galvanism
galvanizacion n galvanization
galvanizar v to galvanize
galvanometro n galvanometer
galvanoplastia n galvanoplastics, galvanoplasty
galvanoplastica n galvanoplastics
galvanoplastico adj galvanoplastic
gama n I. gamma (= third letter of the Greek alphabet); II. gamut (1. [Mus.]: 2. as in "gamut of colors, emotions, etc.");
gamato adj hooked (as in "hooked cross");
gamba n [Anat.] leg;
gambada n gambol
gambadar v to gambol
gambiera n 1. legging; 2. jambeau (= armor for the leg)
gambito n [Chess] gambit
gambon n ham, gammon
gameta n [Biol.] gamete
gamomania n [Psychol.] gamomania
gangetico adj Gangetic
gangliforme adj gangliform
ganglioma n [Pathol.] ganglioma
ganglion n ganglion
ganglionar adj ganglionary
ganglionitis n ganglionitis
gangrena n gangrene
gangrenar v to gangrene
gangrenoso adj gangrenous
gangster [A] n gangster
ganiabile adj that can be won or gained
ganiar v to win, gain; 2. to earn; 3. to win or gain over;
ganiator n winner, gainer
ganio n gain, profit
garage n garage
garagista n garagekeeper, garageman
garante n guarantor, guarantee
garantia n guarantee, guaranty, warranty
garantir v to guarantee (1. "to guarantee the quality of"; 2. to warrant)
gardenia n gardenia
garetiera n garter;
gareto n hollow of the knee
garnison [F] n garrison
garotar v to garrote (= to strangle with the garrote)
garote n garrote, garrotte (1. instrument used for garroting; 2. execution by means of the garrote)
garson n lad, boy, young man, youth
garular v babble, prattle, chatter
garulitate n garrulity
garulo adj garrulous
gas n gas (= gaseous substance; specif.: gas for lighting or heating);
gasificacion n gasification
gasificar v to gasify (= to make gascous)
gasiforme adj gasiform, in a gaseous state
gasogene adj gas-producing; aerating
gasogeno n gas producer
gasolina n gasoline, petrol
gasoso adj gaseous
gastralgia n [Med.] gastralgia
gastrico adj gastric
gastritis n [Med.] gastritis
gastro n abdomen, belly, stomach
gastroenterico adj gastroenteric
gastroenteritis n [Med.] gastroenteritis
gastronomia n gastronomy
gastronomico adj gastronomic
gastronomo n gastronome, gastronomist
gastropodo n, adj [Zool.] gastropod, gasteropod;
gastroscopia n gastroscopy (-�a)
gastroscopio n [Med.] gastroscope (-�pio)
gastrotomia n [Surg.] gastrotomy
gastrula n [Embryol.] gastrula
gauder v to rejoice;
gaudimento n enjoyment
gaudio n joy
gaudioso adj joyful, joyous
gaus n [Elec.] gauss
gaza n gauze
gazon n lawn (= ground covered with fine grass)
gectar v to throw
gectata n pier, mole, jetty
Gedeon npr Gideon
geiser n geyser
geisha [J] n geisha
gejun n fast, fasting, adj empty-stomached
gejunar v to fast
gejuno n [Anat.] jejunum
gelar v to freeze (1. to cause to freeze; 2. to become ice)
gelatina n gelatin
gelatinoso adj gelatinous
gelato n ice (= ice cream, sherbet, etc.)
gelatura n freezing, frost; also: chilblain
gelea n jelly
gelo n frost (as in "night frost")
gema n 1. gem (= precious stone, pearl, etc.); 2. [Bot.] gemma;
gemacion n gemmation, budding
gemar v to gem, adorn with gems; 2. to gemmate, bud
gemato 1. pp of gemmar ; 2. adj gemmed, jeweled
gemer v to groan; to whine; to sigh; also: to coo
gemifero adj gemmiferous
gemimento n groaning, sighing; whine; also: cooing
geminacion n gemination
geminar v to geminate
geminativo n geminative
geminato 1. pp of geminar ; 2. adj geminate
gemino n, adj 1. twin; 2. double, two-fold
Geminos [Astron.] Gemini, Twins
gemito n groan, whine
gemula n [Bot.] gemmule
gen n [Biol.] gene
gena n [Anat.] cheek
genal adj chin, genal
gendarme [F] n gendarme
genealogia n genealogy (1. line of descent; 2. study of descent])
genealogico adj genealogical;
genealogista n genealogist
genealogo n genealogist
generacion n generation (1. act of generating; 2. as in "three generations");
general n, adj general
generalato n generalship (= office or tenure of a general)
generalisimo n generalissimo
generalitate n generality (1. generalness; 2. greatest part, majority; 3. general statement)
generalizabile adj generalizable
generalizacion n generalization (1. act of generalizing; 2. general inference)
generalizar v to generalize
generalizator n generalizer
generar v to generate (= to produce)
generativo adj generative
generator n [Mech., Elec.] generator; attrib. generating, generative
genere n 1. [Zool.; Bot.] genus; 2. kind, sort, type, etc.; 3. [Art, Lit.] genre; 4. [Gram.] gender
generico adj generic
generositate n generosity (1. nobleness of mind; 2. liberality)
generoso adj I. of noble lineage, high-born; of good breed; II. generous (1. noble; 2. liberal)
genesis n genesis;
Genesis [Bib.] Genesis
genetica n genetics (= the science of genetics)
genetico adj genetic (1. of genesis; 2. of genetics)
Geneva npr Geneva
genevese n, adj Geneva, Genevan
genial adj of genius, inspired;
geniculacion n 1. (act of) bending the knee, kneeling (down); 2. geniculation
genicular v to bend the knee, kneel (down)
geniculato adj geniculate (= bent abruptly at an angle)
geniculiera n [Armor] genouill�re
geniculo n knee
genio n genius (1. spirit; guardian spirit, elemental spirit, jinni, etc.; 2. innate character, disposition or aptitude; 3. man of genius)
genital adj genital
genitival adj [Gram.] genitival
genitivo n, adj 1. generative; 2. [Gram.] genitive, possessive
genito adj begotten
genitor n sire, begetter
genitura n 1. generation, begetting; 2. offspring
genocidio n genocide
genos [GR] n [Gr. Hist.] genos;
genotipo n genotype
Genoveva nprf Genevieve
gente n people (1. nation, national group; 2. persons, folk);
gentiana n [Bot.] gentian
gentianace adj gentianaceous
gentianaceas npl [Bot.] Gentianaceae
gentio n [Ch. Hist.] gentile, ETYMOLOGY: 14th Century: from Late Latin gentilis, from Latin: one belonging to the same tribe or family; ^
gentil adj 1. noble; 2. nice, pleasant;
gentileza n niceness, pleasantness
gentilismo n [Ch. Hist.] gentilism
gentilitate n [Ch. Hist.] gentiledom
gentilomine n 1. nobleman; 2. gentleman (as in "a real gentleman")
Gentius npr [about 180 B.C.; King of Illyria who discovered the gentian according to Pliny]
genu n knee
Genua npr Genoa
genuese adj/n Genoese
genuflecter v to genuflect
genuflexion n genuflection, genuflexion
genuinitate n genuineness
genuino adj genuine (1. purebred; 2. real, authentic)
geocentrico adj geocentric (= pertaining to or measured from the earth's center)
geode n [Geol.] geode
geodesia n geodesy
geodesico adj geodetic
geodetico adj geodetic
geofisica n geophysics
geofisico adj geophysical
geogenia n geogeny
geogenico adj geogenic
geognosia n geognosy
geognosta n geognost (= one versed in geognosy)
geognostico adj geognostic
geogonia n geogony
geogonico adj geogonic
geografia n geography;
geografico adj geographical
geografo n geographer
geologia n geology (1. science of geology; 2. geological features of a given area)
geologico adj geological
geologista n geologist
geologo n geologist
geomancia n geomancy
geomante n geomancer, geomant
geomantico adj geomantic
geometra n geometer, geometrician
geometria n geometry;
geometrico adj geometric, geometrical
geopolitica n geopolitics
georama n georama
Georgia npr [Geog.] Georgia ^
georgiano adj Georgian (1. pertaining to George; 2. pertaining to Georgia) ^
Georgio nprm George
geotropico adj [Biol.] geotropic
geotropismo n [Biol.] geotropism
Geova npr Jehovah
geranio n geranium
Geremias npr 1. [Bib.] Jeremiah; 2. Jeremy
gerencia n management
gerente n manager
gerer v to manage, administer
Gerico npr Jericho
Germania n Germany ^
germanico adj Germanic
germanismo n Germanism
germanista n Germanist (= scholar in Germanics)
germanistica n Germanics
germanistico adj Germanist, Germanistic
germanium n [Chem.] germanium
germanizar v to Germanize (= to make German)
germano n, adj German (1. "German language"; 2. native of Germany) ^
germanofilo n, adj Germanophile
germe, -ine n germ; (*)
germicida n germicide (= substance that kills germs); attrib. germicidal
germicidal adj germicidal
germinacion n germination
germinar v to germinate
germinativo adj germinative
gerontocracia n gerontocracy
gerundio n [Gram.] gerund
gerundivo n, adj [Gram.] gerundive, gerundial
Gerusalem npr Jerusalem ^
gerusalemese native of Jerusalem ^
Jordania npr Jordan ^
jordano native of Jordan ^
gesta n exploit
gestacion n gestation
Gestapo [G] n Gestapo (= secret state police in Nazi Germany)
gestar v to be with child or young
gestatorio adj gestatory
gesticulacion n gesticulation
gesticular v to gesticulate
gesticulator n gesticulator
gestion n management, administration
gesto n gesture
gesuita n, adj Jesuit, Jesuitic; also: jesuitic, crafty
gesuitico adj Jesuit, Jesuitic; also: jesuitic, crafty
gesuitismo n Jesuitism; also: jesuitism, Jesuitry
Gesus npr Jesus
Getsemani npr Gethsemane
gheto n ghetto
ghiliotina n guillotine
ghiliotinada n mass guillotining
ghiliotinamento n (act of) guillotining
ghiliotinar v to guillotine
ghitara n guitar
ghitarista n guitarist
gibelino n, adj [Ital. Hist.] Ghibelline
gibo n hump, hunch
gibositate n gibbousness, gibbosity
giboso adj hunched, humped, gibbous; specif.: humpbacked, hunchbacked
gigante n giant; giantess; attrib. giant, gigantic
gigantesco adj gigantic
gilet [F] n vest, waistcoat
gimnasiarca n [Gr. Antiq.] gymnasiarch
gimnasio n gymnasium (1. hall for gymnastic practice; 2. Gymnasium)
gimnasta n gymnast
gimnastica n gymnastics
gimnastico adj gymnastic, gymnastical
gimnico adj gymnastic
gimnoblaste adj [Zool.] gymnoblastic
gimnosofista n gymnosophist
gimnospermas npl [Bot.] gymospermae, gymnosperms
gimnosperme adj [Bot.] gymnospermous
gimnospore adj [Bot.] gymnosporous
gimnoto n [Zool.] gymnotus, electric eel
gin [A] n gin (= alcoholic beverage flavored with juniper berries, etc.)
ginandre adj gynandrous
ginandro n [Bot.] gynander (= member of the class Gynandria)
gineceo n [Gr. and Rom. Antiq.] gynaeceum
ginecocracia n gynecocracy
ginecocratico adj gynecocratic, gynecocratical
ginecologia n gynecology
ginecologico adj gynecologic
ginecologista n gynecologist
ginecologo n gynecologist
gingibre n ginger
gingiva n [Anat.] gum
gingival adj gingival
gingivitis n gingivitis
ginobase n [Bot.] gynobase
ginoforo n [Bot.] gynophore
ginseng n ginseng
gipsaro n 1. gypsum worker, dealer, etc.; 2. plasterer (= worker, dealer, etc., in plaster of Paris)
gipsiera n gypsum deposit or pit
gipsifero adj [Mineral.] gypsiferous
gipso n 1. [Mineral.] gypsum; 2. plaster (of Paris)
gipsoso adj [Mineral.] gypsum, gypseous
giracion n gyration, rotation
girafa n giraffe
girar v to gyrate, rotate
girasol n [Mineral.] girasol, girasole; fire opal
giratorio adj gyratory, gyrating
giro n 1. circle, turn (= circular course); gyre; 2. [Anat.] gyrus , n [Com.] Giro
girometro n gyrometer
giroscopico adj gyroscopic
giroscopio n gyroscope
girostatico adj gyrostatic
girostato n gyrostat
glace [F] adj glac� (1. having lustre; 2. coated with icing)
glacial n glacial (1. as in "glacial phenomena"; 2. icy, ice-cold);
glaciar v to freeze, ice, glaciate
glaciaro n glacier
glacie n ice;
glaciera n icehouse, icebox, etc.
glacis [F] n [Fortif.] glacis
gladiator n gladiator
gladiatura n gladiatorial combat
gladio n sword
gladiolo n gladiolus, gladiola
glande n acorn
glandifero adj glandiferous, bearing acorns
glandiforme adj glandiform, acorn-shaped
glandula n gland
glandular adj glandular
glanduloso adj glandulous
glauco adj blue-green, sea-green, glaucous
glaucoma n [Pathol.] glaucoma
gliceral n [Chem.] glyceral
glicerato n [Chem.] glycerate
gliceria n [Bot.] manna grass; Glyceria
glicerico adj [Chem.] glyceric
glicerido n [Chem.] glyceride
gliceril n [Chem.] glyceryl
glicerina n [Chem.] glycerin
glicerito n [Chem.] glycerite
glicerofosfato n [Chcm.] glycerophosphate
glicerofosforico adj [Chem.] glycerophosphoric;
glicerol n [Chem.] glycerol
glicico adj [Chem.] glycic
glicidico adj [Chem.] glycidic
glicido n [Chem.] glycide
glicina n [Chem.] glycin
glicinia n [Bot.] wistaria
gliciriza n licorice, glycyrrhiza
glicirizina n glycyrrhizin
glicocola n [Chem.] glycocoll
glicogene adj [Biochem.] glycogenous, glycogenic
glicogenico adj [Biochem.] glycogenic, glycogenous
glicogeno n [Biochem.] glycogen
glicol n [Chem.] glycol
glisar v to slide; also: to glide, etc.
global adj 1. global, world-wide; 2. total, aggregate, inclusive, etc.
globo n globe (1. sphere, ball; 2. earth; 3. "celestial or terrestrial globe"; 4. "globe of a lamp");
globoide n globoid
globositate n sphericity, globosity
globoso adj spherical, globe-shaped, globose
globular adj globular, spherical
globulo n globule;
globuloso adj globular (1. composed of globules; 2. spherical)
glomere n ball (of thread, yarn, etc)
glomerulo n 1. [Bot.] glomerule; 2. [Anat.] glomerulus, glomerule
gloria n I. glory (1. praise, fame, splendor, etc.; 2. [Relig. Art] as in "Christ in glory"); II. [R.C.Ch.] Gloria (as in "the Gloria Patri")
glorificacion n glorification
glorificar v to glorify;
glorificator n glorifier
gloriola n petty vanity
glorioso adj 1. glorious; 2. vainglorious
glosa n gloss (= explanation, rendering, etc.);
glosar v to gloss (= to explain by glosses)
glosario n glossary
glosator n glossator, writer of glosses
glositis n [Pathol.] glossitis
glosotomia n [Med.] glossotomy, excision of the tongue
glota n [Anat., Zool.] glottis;
glotico adj glottic, glottal
glucato n [Chem.] glucate
glucico adj [Chem.] glucic;
glucina n [Chem.] glucina
glucinum n [Chem.] glucinum
glucosa n [Chem.] glucose, glycose
glucosido n glucoside
gluma n [Bot.] glume, husk
glumace adj glumaceous
glumaceas npl [Bot.] Glumaceae
glumoso adj glumous, glumose
glutinar v to glue
glutine n 1. glue; 2. gluten
glutinositate n stickiness, glutinousness
glutinoso adj sticky, glutinous
glutir v to swallow, swallow down
gluto adj gluttonous
gluton n glutton (1. gormandizer; 2. [Zool.] wolverine)
glutonia n gluttony
glutonizar v to gluttonize, gormandize
gneis [G] n gneiss
gnoma n gnome, aphorism
gnomico adj gnomic, aphoristic
gnomo n gnome (= goblin)
gnomologia n gnomology
gnomologico adj gnomologic
gnomologista n gnomologist
gnomone n gnomon (1. index rod on sundial; 2. [Geom.])
gnomonica n gnomonics (= the art of constructing sundials)
gnomonico adj gnomonic
gnosis n [Metaph.] gnosis
gnosticismo n Gnosticism
gnostico n, adj 1. gnostic; 2. Gnostic
gnu n gnu
goal [A] n [Sports] goal
goiaba n guava or shrub tropical fruit
goiabo n guava or shrub tree
goldificar v to fill with gold [Dent.]
golf [A] n golf;
golfo n gulf, bay;
Gomora npr Gomorrah, Gomorrha
gona n skirt
gondola n gondola
gondolaro n gondolier
gonela n skirt
gong n gong
goniometria n goniometry
goniometrico adj goniometric
goniometro n goniometer
gonorea n [Pathol.] gonorrhea
gorga n throat, gullet, gorge
gorila n gorilla
gotico n, adj Gothic (1. pertaining to the Goths; 2. [Arch., Art]; 3. [Typog.] blackletter)
goto n Goth
governabile adj governable
governaculo n [Naut., Aviation] rudder
governamental adj govermental
governamento n government (1. rule, direction, control; 2. body of persons governing a State)
governante n governess
governar v to steer;[Naut.]; 2. to govern (= to rule, direct, control)
governator n governor
Gracia Grace;
gracia n grace (1. gracefulness; 2. graciousness; 3. mercy, clemency); also: [Theol.];
graciabile adj pardonable
graciar v to pardon (a criminal); 2. to grace
gracias! (I) thank you! thanks!
gracil adj slender, slim
gracilitate n slenderness, slimness
graciositate n graciousness
gracioso adj 1. graceful; 2. gracious
Graco npr [Rom. Hist.] Gracchus
gradacion n 1. gradation (= gradual change); 2. [Rhet.] climax
gradiente n [Meteorol., Physiol., etc.] gradient
grado � n will, pleasure;
grado � n I. step, stair, rung; II. degree (1. stage, level, grade, etc.; 2. unit of measure for angles, temperature, etc.); III. [Mil., Acad. etc.] degree, rank;
graduacion n graduation (1. gradation, arrangement in degrees or gradations; 2. division into degrees; 3. action of conferring or receiving an academic or profession
gradual adj gradual
gradualitate n gradualness
graduar v to graduate (1. to mark with degrees for measuring; 2. to grade, arrange in gradations; 3. to confer an academic or professional degree upon)
graduato 1. pp of graduar ; 2. adj graduate,n graduate (1. one who has received an academic or professional degree; 2. graduated measuring cup, tube, etc.)
graduator n graduator, grader
grafar v to graft [Hort.]
grafator n [Hort.] grafter
grafia n (system of) writing, script
grafica n graphic arts
grafico n graph, adj graphic (1. pertaining to writing, drawing, etc.; 2. pertaining to graphs)
grafite n graphite
grafitico adj graphitic
grafo n [Hort.] graft (= shoot used in grafting)
grafologia n graphology (= study of handwriting)
grafologico adj graphological
grafologo n graphologist
gral n Grail;
grama n gram
gramatica n grammar
gramatical adj grammatical
gramatico n grammarian
gramofono n gramophone
grana n seed (of plants)
granada n 1. pomegranate (= fruit of the pomegranate); 2. [Mil.] grenade, shell
granado the pomegranate tree
granar v to seed, grow to seed
granario n granary; also: barn
granata 2. [Mil.] grenade, shell
granataro n [Mil.] grenadier
granatifero adj garnetiferous
granato n [Mineral.] garnet
grande adj great (1. big, large, etc.; 2. as in "great man", "great lord", etc.);
grandiloquencia n grandiloquence
grandiloquente adj grandiloquent
grandinar v to hail [Meterol.]
grandine n [Meteorol.] hail
grandiositate n grandeur
grandioso adj grand, imposing; grandiose
grandisono adj grandisonous, grandisonant
grandor n greatness (1. size; 2. grandeur)
granepta n great-niece
granepto n great-nephew
nepta n 1. granddaughter; 2. niece
nepto n 1. grandchild; grandson; 2. nephew
nepote n 1. grandchild, grandson; 2. nephew
graniforme adj graniform
granitico adj granitic
granito n granite
granitoide adj granitoid, granitoidal
granivoro n, adj granivore
grano n I. grain, corn (1. seed of cereal grasses; 2. as in "grain market", "corn exchange", etc.); II. grain (1. as in "a grain of sand"; 2. [Meas.]); III. ker
granoso adj grainy, granular
granulacion n granulation
granular � v to granulate (as in "to granulate sugar")
granular � adj granular
granulator n granulater, granulator
granulifero adj granuliferous
granuliforme adj granular, granuliform
granulite n [Mineral.] granulite
granulo n granule
granuloso adj granular, granulose
grasia n grease, fat
graso adj 1. fat (= consisting of fat); 2. fatty (= containing fat)
gratacelo n skyscraper
gratamento n scratching, scraping
gratar v to scratch, scrape
gratator n scratcher, scraper (= one who scratches, scrapes)
gratificacion n 1. gratuity; 2. gratification
gratificar v to give a gratuity to; 2. to gratify
gratin [F] n [Cooking] gratin;
gratis adv gratis, free (of charge)
gratitude n gratitude
grato adj grateful, thankful
gratuito adj gratuitous (1. gratis, free; 2. uncalled for, unwarranted)
gratulacion n good wishes, congratulation
gratular v to express joy at (someone's good fortune), congratulate
gravamine n grievance, gravamen
gravar � v to burden, encumber
gravar � v to engrave
gravator n engraver
grave adj I. heavy; II. grave (1. solemn, important; 2. low-pitched, deep);
gravida adj pregnant (= with child, gravid)
graviditate n pregnancy, gravidity
gravitacion n [Phys.] gravitation
gravitar v to gravitate [Phys.]
gravitate n gravity (1. [Phys.]; 2. seriousness, importance; 3. lowness of pitch);
gravure [F] n engraving, gravure (1. art of engraving; 2. print made from an engraved plate)
greca n [Art] Greek fret, key pattern, meander
Grecia n Greece ^
grecismo n Grecism, Hellenism (1. Grecian quality; 2. Greek idiom)
grecizar v to Grecize, Hellenize
greco n, adj Greek, Grecian; ^
greco-romano adj Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman
gregar v to (collect into a) flock or herd
gregario adj 1. gregarious (= tending to flock or herd together); 2. belonging to the common herd
grege n flock, herd, drove, etc.; also: troop, band, crowd, etc.
gremial n [Eccl.] gremial
gremio n lap; also: bosom
grenadina n grenadine (= sirup of pomegranates)
grifo n 1. [Gr. Mythol.] griffin; 2. griffon vulture
grilia n I. grate (1. grating; 2. frame of iron bars holding a fire); II. grill, gridiron; III. [Elec.] grid
griliada n 1. (action of) grilling; 2. grilled food
griliage n grating, lattice work; also: wire netting, etc.
griliar v to grill
grilo n [Entom.] cricket
grimasar v to grimace, make (wry) faces
grimase n grimace, (wry) face
grinalda n garland
grinaldadar v to festoon, garland
gripe n [Pathol.] grippe
gris adj/n gray, grey
grisalia n grisaille
grisette [F] n grisette (= French girl of the working class)
grizzly [A] n grizzly (bear)
groenlandese n Greenlander, adj Greenland, Greenlandic ^
Groenlanda npr Greenland ^
grog [A] n grog
groom [A] n groom (= manservant; specif.: stableman, stableboy)
groseria n coarseness, rudeness
grosier adj coarse (1. not fine; 2. rude, not refined)
groso n bulk (= main mass);
grosula n gooseberry (type of fruit)
grota n grotto
grotesco n, adj grotesque
grue n crane (1. [Zool.]; 2. [Mech.])
grumo n 1. clot; 2. lump
grumoso adj 1. clotted; 2. lumpy
grunimento n (action of) grunting, grunt
grunir v to grunt
grunitor n grunter (= one who or that which grunts)
grupamento n 1. (act of) grouping; 2. group
grupo n group
guai interj woe
guano n guano
guantar v to glove;
guantaria n glove shop
guantaro n glovemaker, glover
guanto n glove;
guarda n guard (1. action of guarding; 2. one who guards; 3. group or body of guards; 4. as in "mudguard", "guard of a sword", etc.);
guardacostas n 1. coast guard(sman); 2. revenue cutter
guardafango n fender, mudguard
guardafoco n fender, fireguard
guardar v to guard (= to defend, protect); 2. to keep (= not to let go of);
guardaroba n wardrobe (= room, closet or cupboard for holding clothes)
guardator n guardian, guard
guardiano n guardian, guard
guarita n 1. watchtower; 2. sentry box
guarnicion n 1. trimming, garniture; 2. garrison
guarnimento n (action of) trimming, decorating, garnishing
guarnir v to trim, decorate, garnish;
guarnitura n trimming, garniture
guastar v to spoil, damage; 2. to waste, squander
guastator n 1. spoiler (of material, etc.); 2. waster, squanderer
guelfo n, adj [Hist.] Guelph
guera n war; also: warfare;
guerear v to war, make or wage war
guerero n warrior
guerier adj warlike, martial
guerilia n 1. guerrilla warfare; 2. band or troup of guerrillas
gueriliero n guerrilla, partisan
guida n guide (1. one who guides; 2. guidebook; 3. instrument or part of an instrument, a machine, etc., that controls a movement)
guidar v to guide; 2. to drive (horses, a car, etc.)
Guinea npr Guinea; ^
guineano adj of Guinea ^
guinea [Monet.] guinea
guisa n way, manner, wise
gulash n goulash
guma n [Bot.] gum;
gumar v to gum (= to treat, smear, etc., with gum)
gumaro n rubber tree
gumifero adj gummiferous
gumositate n gummosity
gumoso adj gummous
gurgite n 1. abyss, whirlpool, gulf; 2. gullet, throat
gurguliar v to gurgle
gustabile adj 1. tastable; 2. tasty (= having a pleasant taste)
gustacion n gustation, tasting
gustar v to taste (= to perceive by the sense of taste); 2. to enjoy, relish
gustativo adj gustative
gusto n taste (1. sense of taste; 2. flavor; 3. as in "to have a taste for");
gustoso adj tasty, savory
guta � n [Chem.] gutta
guta � n I. drop (1. as in "a drop of rain"; 2. [Arch.] gutta); II. [Pathol.] gout;
gutaperca n gutta-percha
gutar v to drip (as in "the tap is dripping")
gutiera n gutter ("gutter at the eaves")
gutifera adj [Bot.] guttiferous
gutoso adj gouty
gutural adj guttural
guturalizacion n gutturalization
guturalizar v to gutturalize
guture n throat, gullet
habile adj skilful, able
habilitacion n habilitation (1. capacitation, enabling; 2. qualifying, qualification)
habilitar v to enable, entitle; [Law]
habilitate n skill, ability
habitabile adj habitable
habitacion n habitation (1. action of inhabiting; 2. abode, residence)
habitante n inhabitant
habitar v to live in, inhabit;
habitat [L] n habitat
habito n I. (suit of) clothes; also: dress; II. habit (1. dress of a religious order; 2. custom);
habitual adj habitual
habituar v to habituate, accustom, v to costume, v to accustom
habitude n habit, habitude
habitu� [F] n habitu�
hacha n ax, axe
hachamento n (act of) chopping, hacking
hachar v to chop, hack; to chop up, hash;
hachatoria n 1. chopping knife, chopper; 2. meat grinder; 3. chopping board, butcher's block
hache eigth letter of the Roman alphabet
hacheta n hatchet
haga n hedge;
hairon n heron
haleluia hallelujah, alleluia
halito n breath; halitus
hall [A] n hall (1. large and stately room; 2. lobby)
halo n [Meterol.] halo
halto n halt, stop;
halto! (Mil.) halt!
halucinacion n hallucination
halucinar v to hallucinate
halucinatorio adj hallucinatory
hamaca n hammock
hamato adj hooked, hamate
hamirostre adj [Zool.] hamirostrate
hamo n hook, fishhook; also: [Anat.] hamus
hamster [G] n [Zool.] hamster
hamulo n [Anat., Zool.] hamulus
hanca n haunch; also: hip, hindquarter, etc.
handicap [A] n [Horse Racing] handicap
hangar [F] n hangar
harakiri [J] n hara-kiri
hardimento n boldness, hardihood
hardir v to be bold
harditeza n boldness, daring, hardihood
hardito 1. pp of hardir ; 2. adj bold, daring, hardy
harem n harem, seraglio
haringo n herring;
harmonia n harmony
harmonica n I. harmonics; II. harmonica (1. glass harmonica; 2. instrument of glockenspiel type; 3. mouth organ)
harmonico adj 1. [Mus.] harmonic (= pertaining to harmonies or harmony); 2. harmonious;
harmonioso adj harmonious
harmonista n harmonist (= one skilled in harmony)
harmonium [L] n reed organ, harmonium
harmonizar v to harmonize (1. [Mus.]; 2. to bring into harmony or agreement; 3. to be in harmony or agreement)
harnesar v to harness, put a harness on (a horse)
harnese n harness (1. body armor; 2. as in "a horse's harness")
harpa n [Mus.] harp
harpia n [Mythol.] Harpy
harpista n harpist
harpon n harpoon
harponage n (act of) harpooning
harponar v to harpoon
harponaro n harpooner
hasardar v to hazard, risk
hasardato 1. pp of hasardar ; 2. adj hazardous, risky
hasardo n hazard (1. risk, peril; 2. chance);
hasardoso adj hazardous, risky
hashish n hashish
hastar v to hasten, hurry
haste n haste, hurry
hastivo adj hasty
haurer v to draw, draw out (water, etc.)
haustorio n [Bot.] haustorium
havana Havana (cigar)
Havana npr Havana;
havanese adj Havana, from Havana
haber, haver � n possessions, belongings; holdings
haber, haver � v to have (1. to own, possess; 2. [Grammatical function: auxiliary, forming the perfect tenses]);
Hawai npr Hawaii;^
hawaiano adj Hawaiian^
ha� abbr = hectar
hebraismo n Hebraism (1. Hebrew idiom; 2. Hebrew character, characteristics, institutions, etc.)
hebraista n Hebraist (= student of Hebrew language and culture)
hebraizar v to Hebraize
hebraico adj Hebraic
hebreo n, adj Hebrew (= Israelite, Jew), Hebrew (language) ^
hectar n hectare
hectografar v to hectograph
hectografico adj hectographic
hectografo n hectograph
hectograma n hectogram
hectolitro n hectoliter
hedera n ivy
Helade npr Hellas
helen Hellene (= Greek)
Helen n pr [Gr. Mythol.] Hellen [founder of the Greek race];
Helena nprf Helen
helenico adj Hellenic
helenismo n Hellenism (1. Greek phrase or idiom; 2. Greek civilisation)
helenista n Hellenist (= student of Greek language)
helenistico adj Hellenistic, Hellenistical
helenizacion n Hellenization
helenizar v to Hellenize (1. to study, use Greek language; 2. to give Greek form or character to)
heliaco adj [Astron.] heliac, heliacal
heliantemo n [Bot.] helianthemum
helianto n [Bot.] helianthus, sunflower
helice n I. helix (1. spiral line; 2. [Geom.]; 3. [Anat.] rim of the ear); II. [Zool.] Helix (= genus including snails); III. propeller (of ship, airplane etc.)
helicoidal adj helicoidal
helicoide � n [Geom.] helicoid
helicoide � adj helicoid, spiral
helicon n [Mus.] helicon (= large circular tuba)
helicoptero n helicopter
heliocentrico adj [Astron.] heliocentric
heliogravure n heliogravure
Helios n [Gr. Relig.] Helios (= god of the sun)
heliostatico adj heliostatic
heliostato n heliostat
heliotipia n heliotypy
heliotipo n heliotype
heliotrope adj heliotropic (= turning toward the sun)
heliotropio n [Bot.] heliotrope
heliotropismo n heliotropism
helium n [Chem.] helium;
helminte n intestinal worm, helminth
helmintiasis n [Pathol.] helminthiasis
helmintico n, adj helminthic (1. pertaining to worms; 2. anthelminthic, vermifuge)
helmintologia n helminthology
helmintologico adj helminthologic, helminthological
helmintologo n helminthologist
Helvetia npr [Hist.] Helvetia
helvetico n, adj Helvetic
hematico adj hematic, haematic
hematite n [Mineral.] hematite, haematite
hematosis n [Physiol.] hematosis, haematosis
hemerocalide n [Bot.] Hemerocallis, day lily
hemiciclo n hemicycle
hemiplegia n [Pathol.] hemiplegia
hemiplegico adj [Pathol.] hemiplegic
hemiprisma n [Cryst.] hemiprism
hemiprismatico adj [Cryst.] hemiprismatic
hemiptere adj [Zool.] hemipterous
hemiptero n [Zool.] hemipteron;
hemisferico adj hemispherical, hemispheric
hemisferio n hemisphere
hemitrope adj [Cryst.] hemitrope, hemitropic
hemitropia n [Cryst.] hemitropy
hemofilia n hemophilia, haemophilia
hemofilo n, adj hemophile, haemophile, hemophiliac, haemophiliac, bleeder
hemoglobina n [Biochem.] hemoglobin, haemoglobin
hemoragia n hemorrhage, haemorrhage
hemoroide n hemorrhoid, haemorrhoid
hemostase n [Med.] hemostasis, hemostasia (= arrest of a hemorrhage)
hemostatico adj hemostatic (= serving to arrest a hemorrhage)
hemostato n [Surg.] hemostat
Henrico nprm Henry
hepatalgia n [Med.] hepatalgia
hepatalgico adj [Med.] hepatalgic
hepate n [Anat.] liver
hepatica n [Bot.] hepatica
hepatico adj [Anat.] hepatic;
hepatitis n [Pathol.] hepatitis
hepatizacion n [Pathol.] hepatization
hepatizar v to hepatize [Pathol.]
hepatologia n hepatology
heptaedral adj [Math.] heptahedral
heptaedro n [Math.] heptahedron
heptagonal adj heptagonal
heptagono n heptagon
heptametro n heptameter
heraldica n heraldry (= science treating of blazoning, genealogies, etc.)
heraldico adj heraldic
heraldo n herald
herba n 1. herb; 2. grass;
herbace adj herbaceous (= pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, an herb)
herbage n herbage, herbs; also: green food, feed
herbal adj herbal
herbario n herbarium, herbary
herbivoro adj [Zool.] herbivorous
herborista n herborist, herbalist
herborizacion n herborization
herborizar v to gather herbs, etc.
herborizator n herborist (= collector of herbs, etc.)
herboso adj grassy, herbose
herculeo adj Herculean, also: herculean
Hercules npr [Mythol.] Hercules;
heredar v to inherit
herede n heir
hereditage n heritage, inheritance
hereditario adj hereditary
hereditate n 1. inheritance; 2. [Biol.] heredity
heresia n heresy
heresiarca n heresiarch
heretico n, adj heretical, heretic
heri adv yesterday;
hermafroditismo n hermaphroditism
hermafrodito adj hermaphrodite, hermaphroditic
Hermafrodito npr [Mythol.] Hermaphroditus;
Hermes npr [Gr. Relig.] Hermes
hermetico adj hermetic (1. as in "hermetic science"; 2. hermetically sealed)
Herode npr Herod
herodiano adj Herodian
Herodias npr Herodias
heroe n hero
heroicitate n heroicness, heroism
heroico adj heroic(al);
heroificar v to heroize (= to raise to the rank of hero)
heroina n heroine
heroismo n heroism
herpete n [Pathol.] herpes
herpetico adj herpetic;
herpetiforme � adj [Zool.] herpetiform
herpetiforme � adj [Pathol.] herpetiform
herpetismo n [Pathol.] herpetism
herpetologia � n herpetology (= study of reptiles)
herpetologia � n herpetology (= study of herpes)
hesitacion n hesitation
hesitante 1. ppr of hesitar ; 2. adj hesitant, hesitating
hesitar v to hesitate
heteratomico adj [Chem.] heteratomic
heteroclito n, adj heteroclite (1. [Gram.]; 2. irregular, anomalous thing or person)
heterodine adj [Radio] heterodyne
heterodoxia n heterodoxy
heterodoxo adj heterodox
heterogamia n heterogamy
heterogamo adj heterogamous
heterogeneitate n heterogeneity
heterogeneo adj heterogeneous, heterogene
heteroptere adj [Entom.] heteropterous
heteropteros npl [Entom.] Heteroptera
heterosexual adj heterosexual
hexacordio n hexachord (= variety of musical instrument having six strings)
hexacordo n [Medieval Mus.] hexachord
hexaedral adj [Math.] hexahedral
hexaedro n [Math.] hexahedron
hexagonal adj hexagonal
hexagono n hexagon
hexametro n, adj hexameter, hexametric
hexapodo n, adj hexapod
hiacintino adj hyacinthine
hiacinto n hyacinth (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Mineral.]; also: jacinth);
Hiacinto [Gr. Mythol.] Hyacinthus
hiar v to stand open, gape, yawn; 2. to leave a hiatus
hiato n hiatus (1. lacuna; 2. [Gram., Pros.])
hibernacion n hibernation
hibernal adj hibernal, winter
hibernar v to winter, pass the winter; to hibernate
hiberno n winter;
hibrida n hybrid; attrib. hybrid
hibridacion n hybridization, crossbreeding
hibridar v to hybridize, cross
hibridismo n hybridism
hidalgo [H] n hidalgo
Hidra npr Hydra (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.]);
hidra [Zool.] hydra
hidracido n [Chem.] hydracid
hidrangea n hydrangea
hidrante n hydrant
hidratacion n hydration
hidratar v to hydrate
hidrato n hydrate;
hidraulica n hydraulics
hidraulico adj hydraulic
hidrico adj hydric
hidrido n hydride
hidroaeroplano n seaplane, hydroplane
hidrocefalia n [Med.] hydrocephalus, hydrocephaly
hidrocefalo n, adj [Med.] hydrocephalous, hydrocephalic
hidrocele n [Med.] hydrocele
hidrocianico adj [Chem.] hydrocyanic
hidrodinamica n hydrodynamics
hidrodinamico adj hydrodynamic
hidroelectrico adj hydroelectric
hidrofobia n [Pathol.] hydrophobia
hidrogenar v to hydrogenate
hidrogeno n hydrogen
hidrografia n hydrography
hidrografico adj hydrographical
hidrografo n hydrographer
hidrolise n hydrolysis
hidrolitico adj hydrolytic
hidrometer n hydrometer
hidropatia n hydropathy
hidropatico adj hydropathic
hidropisia n dropsy
hidroplano n hydroplane (= gliding motorboat)
hidrostatica n hydrostatics
hidrostatico adj hydrostatic
hidroterapeutico adj hydrotherapeutic
hidroterapia n hydrotherapy, hydrotherapeutics
hidroxido n hydroxide
hiena n [Zool.] hyena
hierarca n hierarch
hierarquia n hierarchy
hierarquico adj hierarchic
hieratico adj hieratic
hierodulo n [Gr. Relig.] hierodule
hierofanta n hierophant
hieroglifico n, adj hieroglyphic, hieroglyph
hierologia n hierology
hieromancia n hieromancy
higiene n hygiene
higienico adj hygienic
higienista n hygienist
higrografo n hygrograph
higrometro n hygrometer
higroscopico adj hygroscopic
higroscopio n hygroscope
hilare adj of good cheer, cheerful
hilaritate n (good) cheer, cheerfulness, hilarity
himene hymen (1. marriage; 2. [Anat.])
Himene npr [Mythol.] Hymen;
himeneo marriage, wedding
Himeneo npr [Mythol.] Hymen;
himenio n [Bot.] hymenium
himenoptero adj [Entom.] hymenopterous
himnario n hymnal, hymnary
himno n hymn;
himnografia n hymnography
himnografo n hymnographer
himnologia n hymnology
himnologico adj hymnologic
himnologo n hymnologist
hindu adj/n Hindu, Hindoo
hinduismo n Hinduism
Hindustan npr Hindustan
hindustani n Hindustani
hinimento n neighing, whinnying
hinir v to neigh, whinny
hinterland [G] n hinterland
hiperbola n 1. [Rhet.] hyperbole; 2. [Math.] hyperbola
hiperbolico adj [Rhet. Math.] hyperbolic
hiperboloide n hyperboloid
hipercritica n hypercriticism
hipercritico adj hypercritical, n hypercritic
hipertension n hypertension
hipertrofia n hypertrophy
hipertrofiar v to hypertrophy (= to affect with hypertrophy)
hipertrofico adj hypertrophic
hipiatria n hippiatry (= study, work, etc. of a horse doctor)
hipiatrico adj hippiatric
hipiatro n hippiatrist (= horse doctor)
hipico adj hippic (= of horses, horsemanship, etc.)
hipnagogico adj hypnagogic (1. inducing sleep; 2. pertaining to the transition between waking consciousness and sleep)
hipnofobia n [Pathol.] hypnophobia
hipnologia n hypnology
hipnologico adj hypnologic, hypnological
hipnologo n hypnologist
hipnose n hypnosis (= hypnotic state)
hipnoterapia n hypnotherapy
hipnotico n, adj hypnotic (1. soporific; 2. pertaining to hypnotism)
hipnotismo n hypnotism
hipnotista n hypnotist
hipnotizacion n hypnotization
hipnotizar v to hyptnotize
hipnotizator n hypnotizer
hipocampo n hippocampus, sea horse (1. Mythol.; 2. [Zool.] )
hipocenio n [Antiq.] hyposcenium
hipocentauro n hippocentaur (= horse centaur, as opposed to fish centaur)
hipoclorito n hypochlorite
hipocloroso adj hypochlorous
hipocondria n [Med.] hypochondria
hipocondriaco n, adj hypochondriac (1. pertaining to the hypochondrium; 2. pertaining to hypochondria)
hipocondrio n [Anat.] hypochondrium
Hipocrate npr Hippocrates
hipocratico adj Hippocratic (= of Hippocrates);
hipocratismo n Hippocratism
hipocrisia n hypocrisy
hipocrita n hypocrite; attrib. hypocritical;
hipodermatico adj hypodermic (as in "hypodermic injection")
hipodromo n hippodrome (= course for horse races)
hipofagia n hippophagy
hipofago n hippophagist
hipofosfato n hypophosphate
hipofosfito n hypophosphite
hipofosforico adj hypophosphoric
hipofosforoso adj hypophosphorous
hipoge adj hypogeous, hypogeal, subterranean; specif.: [Bot., Zool.]
hipogeo n [Anc. Arch.] hypogeum (= underground chamber)
hipogrifo n [Mythol.] hippogriff, hippogryph
hipolito n [Pathol.] hippolith
hipologia n hippology
hipologo n hippologist
hipopotamo n hippopotamus
hipostase n [Theol.; Med.] hypostasis
hipostatico adj [Theol.; Med.] hypostatic
hiposulfato n [Chem.] hyposulphate
hiposulfito n hyposulphite
hiposulfuroso adj hyposulphurous
hipoteca n mortgage
hipotecar v to mortgage
hipotecario adj hypothecary
hipotenusa n [Geom.] hypotenuse
hipotese n hypothesis
hipotetico adj hypothetical, hypothetic
hirpicar v to harrow [Agr.]
hirpice n harrow
hirsute adj hirsute
hirundine n [Ornith.] swallow
hisar v to hoist
Hispania npr Spain (*) ^
hispanico adj Hispanic
hispano n adj 1. Spaniard; 2. Spanish (language); 3. spaniel (*) ^
hispanismo n Hispanicism (= Spanish idiom)
hispanista n Hispanist (= student of Spanish language and culture)
hispano adj Spanish
hispano-americano n, adj Spanish American
hispano-mauresco adj [Art, Arch., etc.] Hispano-Moresque (= pertaining to the period of Moorish rule in Spain)
histeria n hysteria
histerico n, adj hysterical, hysteric
histogene adj histogenous
histogenia n histogeny
histografia n histography
histografo n histographer
histoide adj [Med.] histoid
histologia n histology
histologico adj histological
histologista n histologist
histologo n histologist
histonomia n histonomy
historia n 1. history; 2. story;
historiar v to relate as a story; to chronicle; 2. to illustrate, illuminate (with scenes from history or legend)
historicitate n historicity
historico adj historical, historic, n historian
historieta n anecdote
historiografia n historiography
historiografico adj historiographic
historiografo n historiographer
hl abbr = hectolitro
hodie adv today
hodografo n hodograph
hodometria n odometry, hodometry
hodometrico adj odometric, hodometric
hodometro n odometer, hodometer
hola! interj holla!
Holanda npr Holland, the Netherlands; ^
holandese n, adj 1. Dutchman, Hollander; 2. Dutch (Language) ^
holarctico adj holarctic (= entirely or exclusively arctic)
holismo n [Philos.] holism
holofrase n holophrasis
holofrastico adj holophrastic
holografo n holograph
homage n homage (1. [Feudal Law]; 2. dutiful respect or honor shown);
homalografia n [Anat.] homalography
homalografico adj homalographic, homolographic
homaloide adj [Math.] homaloidal, flat, even
homarides npl [Zool.] Homaridae
homaro n lobster
homeomere adj homoeomerous (1. consisting of similar parts; 2. [Bot.])
homeopatia n homeopathy
homeopatico adj homeopathic
homeopato n homeopath
homerico adj Homeric;
homeride n Homerid
Homero nprm Homer
homicida n homicide (= manslayer); attrib. homicidal, murderous;
homicidal adj homicidal
homicidio n homicide (= act of killing a human being)
hominal adj hominal, pertaining to man
homo, -ine n man (1. human being; 2. adult male person);
hominiforme adj hominiform, anthropoid
homocentrico adj homocentric
homocromo adj homochromous, homochrome
homofono n, adj homophonous (1. [Mus.]; 2. [Gram.])
homogamia n homogamy; specif.: [Bot.]
homogamo adj homogamous
homogeneitate n homogeneity
homogeneo adj homogeneous, homogene
homografo n [Gram.] homograph
homologia n homology
homologo adj homologous; specif.: [Geom., Chem., Biol., etc.]
homomorfe adj homomorphous
homomorfia n homomorphy
homomorfismo n homomorphism
homonimia n homonymy
homonimo n, adj homonymous (= having the quality of a homonym or homonyms)
homoptere adj [Entom.] homopterous
homopteros npl [Entom.] Homoptera
homosexual n, adj homosexual
homosexualitate n homosexuality
honestitate n 1. honesty (uprightness, truthfulness, etc.); 2. propriety, decency, modesty
honesto adj 1. honest (= upright, truthful, etc.); 2. proper, decent, modest
honor n honor;
honorabile adj honorable;
honorabilitate n honorableness
honorar v to honor (1. to respect greatly; 2. to confer an honor upon; 3. [Com.]);
honorario adj honorary, n fee, honorarium
honorifico adj honorific
honoris causa [L] honoris causa
hoplita n [Gr. Antiq.] hoplite (in ancient Greece) a heavily armed infantryman)
hora n hour;
horario n timetable, adj 1. [Astron.] horary; 2. hourly
hordeace adj [Bot.] hordeaceous
hordeina n [Chem.] hordein
hordeo n barley
horizontal adj horizontal
horizonte n horizon
horologiaria n 1. watchmaking, clockmaking; 2. watchmaker's, clockmaker's store
horologiaro n watchmaker, clockmaker
horologe n timepiece (1. clock; 2. watch);
horoscopo n horoscope
horendo adj frightful, horrendous
horibile adj horrible
horibilitate n horribleness
horiditate n horridness
horido adj horrid
horificar v to horrify
horifico adj horrific
horipilacion n goose flesh, horripilation
horipilante 1. ppr of horripilar ; 2. adj hair-raising
horipilar v to make one's hair stand on end, give one goose flesh
horisono adj horrisonant, horrible-sounding
horor n horror
hors-d'oeuvre [F] n hors d'oeuvre
hortativo adj hortative
Hortense nprf Hortense
hortensia n hydrangea
horticultor n horticulturist
horticultura n horticulture
horto n garden
hospicio n hospice (1. as in "the hospice of St. Bernard"; 2. home for the poor or sick)
hospital � n hospital;
hospital � adj hospitable
hospitalario adj hospital (as in "hospital train")
hospitalaro n Hospitaler;
hospitalitate n hospitality
hospite n 1. host, hostess (= one who entertains a guest or guests); also: innkeeper, landlord, etc.; 2. guest (at a hotel, boardinghouse, etc.)
hoste n army, host
hostil adj hostile
hostilitate n hostility
hotel [F] n hotel
hotelier [F] n hotelkeeper
hugonot n Huguenot; attrib. Huguenot, Huguenotic
hugonotismo n Huguenotism
humanismo n humanism
humanista n humanist
humanistico adj humanistic
humanitario n humanitarian
humanitarismo n humanitarianism
humanitate n humanity (1. human nature; 2. mankind; 3. humaneness);
humanizacion n humanization
humanizar v to humanize
humano adj 1. human; 2. humane;
humectacion n 1. (act of) moistening or wetting; 2. moistness
humectar v to moisten, dampen; also: to wet
humer v to be moist or wet
humeral adj humeral; [Eccl.]
humero n 1. shoulder (as in "to carry on one's shoulders"); 2. [Anat.] humerus
humidificar v to humidify
humiditate n dampness; also: humidity
humido adj damp, wet; also: humid
humil adj humble (1. showing humility; 2. as in "of humble origin")
humiliacion n humiliation
humiliar v to humble; 2. to humiliate
humiliator n humbler, humiliator
humilitate n humility
humor n humor (1. animal fluid; 2. mental disposition, temperament; 3. as in "sense of humor");
humoral adj [Med.] humoral
humorismo n humorism (1. sense of humor; 2. [Med.] humoralism)
humorista n humorist (1. humorous author; 2. [Med.] humoralist)
humoristico adj humorous
humoroso adj 1. humorous, humoristic; 2. [Med.] humoral
humus [L] n [Agr.] humus
Hungaria n Hungary ^
hungarese n, adj Hungarian (= native of Hungary) ^
hunico adj Hunnic
Huno n Hun
huracan n hurricane
hurrah [A] n hurrah
husar n [Mil] hussar
I.N.R.I. [L] I.N.R.I. (= Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum)
iambico n, adj iambic (= verse composed of iambic feet)
iambo n [Pros.] iamb
Iberia npr Iberia
iberico adj Iberic, Iberian;
ibero n, adj Iberian
ibi adv there
icario adj Icarian;
Icaro npr [Gr. Mythol.] Icarus
iceberg [A] n iceberg
ici adv here; (*)
icone n icon
iconico adj iconic
iconoclasta n iconoclast
iconoclastico adj iconoclastic
iconografia n iconography
iconografico adj iconographic
iconografo n iconographer
iconolatra n iconolater
iconolatria n iconolatry
iconologia n iconology
iconologo n iconologist
iconostase n iconostasis
ictico adj [Zool.] ichthyic
ictiocola n fish-glue, ichthyocol
ictiofagia n ichthyophagy
ictiofago n ichthyophagist
ictiol n [Pharm.] ichthyol
ictiolito n [Paleontol.] ichthyolite
ictiologia n ichthyology
ictiologico adj ichthyological
ictiologista n ichthyologist
ictiologo n ichthyologist
ictiosauro n [Paleontol.] ichthyosaur, ichthyosaurus
idea n idea
ideacion n ideation
ideal n, adj ideal
idealismo n idealism
idealista n, adj idealist, idealistic
idealitate n ideality
idealizacion n idealization
idealizar v to idealize
idealizator n idealizer
idear v to ideate, conceive
idem pron 1. the same (thing); 2. idem
identico adj identical;
identificabile adj identifiable
identificacion n identification
identificar v to identify (1. to make identical, to treat as identical; 2. to establish the identity of)
identitate n identity
ideografia n ideography
ideografico adj ideographic
ideograma n ideogram
ideologia n ideology (1. science of ideas; 2. as in "Fascist ideology")
ideologico adj ideologic, ideological
ideologo n ideologist
idilico adj idyllic
idilio n idyll
idiocia n idiocy
idioma n idiom (= language peculiar to a people, region, etc.)
idiomatico adj idiomatic
idiosincrasia n idiosyncrasy
idiosincrasico adj idiosyncratic
idiota n idiot; attrib. idiotic
idiotico adj idiotic
idiotismo n 1. idiom, idiomatic expression; 2. idiocy
idolatra n idolater; attrib. idolatrous
idolatrar v to idolize (= to make an idol of)
idolatria n idolatry
idolatrico adj idolatrous, idolatric
idolo n idol
Ifigenia npr [Gr. Mythol.] Iphigenia
ignicion n (state of) ignition, combustion
ignicola n fire worshipper
ignir v to ignite
ignivome adj vomiting fire, ignivomous
igno n, adj igneous (1. fiery; 2. [Geol.])
ignobile adj ignoble (1. of low birth or position; 2. mean, base)
ignobilitate n ignobleness
ignominia n ignominy
ignominioso adj ignominious
ignorabile adj ignorable
ignorancia n ignorance
ignorante adj ignorant (= knowing nothing)
ignorantismo n ignorantism
ignorar v not to know, to be ignorant of; 2. to ignore;
il impers pron it
ila pron pers 1. she; 2. her (as in "of her," "with her")
ile � pron pers 1. he; it; 2. him; it (as in "with him," "with it"; "for him," "for it")
ile � I. dem adj 1. that, those; 2. (the) former (= first of two); II. dem pron 1. that (one); 2. the former
ilegal adj illegal
ilegalitate n illegality
ilegibile adj illegible
ilegibilitate n illegibility
ilegitimitate n illegitimacy
ilegitimo adj illegitimate;
iles I. pron pers 1. they; 2. them (as in "with them," "for them"); II. dem pron those
ileso adj uninjured, unhurt
iliberal adj illiberal (1. not liberal, narrow-minded; 2. not generous, stingy)
iliberalitate n illiberality
ilice n holly
ilicito adj illicit
ilimitabile adj illimitable
ilimitato adj unlimited
Iliria npr Illyria
ilirico adj Illyric, Illyrian
ilirio n, adj Illyrian, Illyric
ilogico adj illogical
iluder v to deceive, put under an illusion
iluminabile adj illuminable
iluminacion n illumination (1. action of illuminating or lighting up; 2. "illumination of a manuscript"; 3. enlightenment)
iluminante adj illuminating, illuminant
iluminar v to illuminate, iliumine (1. to light up; 2. to adorn with decorative letters and miniatures; 3. to enlighten)
iluminativo adj illuminating, illuminative
iluminato 1. pp of illuminar ; 2. adj enlightened, illuminate, n illuminato (= one of the illuminati)
iluminator n illuminator
iluminismo n illuminism
iluminista n illuminist
ilusion n illusion
ilusionismo n illusionism
ilusionista n illusionist (1. adherent of illusionism; 2. prestidigitator, conjurer)
ilusorio adj illusory, illusive
ilustracion � n illustration (= state of being illustrious)
ilustracion � n illustration (1. elucidation; 2. drawing, or picture used to illustrate)
ilustrar � v to illustrate, make illustrious
ilustrar � v to illustrate (1. to elucidate; 2. to provide with illustrations)
ilustrativo adj illustrative
ilustrator n illustrator
ilustre adj illustrious
imaculato adj immaculate;
imagazinage n warehousing, storing up
imagazinar v to warehouse, store up
imaginabile adj imaginable
imaginacion n imagination (1. act of imagining or picturing in the mind; 2. power of imagination)
imaginar v to imagine; 2. to devise, invent
imaginario adj imaginary
imaginativo adj imaginative
imagine, image n image
imaliar v to enmesh
imaneabile adj unmanageable
imanencia n immanence
imanente adj immanent
imaner v to stay within, be immanent
imanicar v to fix a handle to
imarcecibile adj not withering, not wilting (= not liable to wither or wilt)
imaterial adj immaterial (= not material)
imaterialitate n immateriality
imatur adj unripe; immature
imaturitate n unripeness; immaturity
imbalage n pack, bundle
imbalar v to pack (as in "to pack in a trunk")
imbalator n packer
imbalsamamento n 1. embalming, embalmment (of dead bodies); 2. (action of) perfuming
imbalsamar v to embalm ("to embalm a dead body"); 2. to scent, perfume (= to fill with sweet odor)
imbalsamator n embalmer
imbarcacion n 1. embarkation; 2. small vessel, boat
imbarcamento n embarkation, embarkment
imbarcar v to embark (= to put on board ship);
imbarcatorio n quay, wharf, dock
imbarilar v to barrel
imbecil n,adj imbecile; fool
imbecilitate n imbecility
imbelimento n embellishment (1. act of embellishing; 2. adornment, ornament)
imbelir v to embellish (= to make beautiful)
imbiber v to imbibe, absorb; 2. to soak, be soaked; 3. to imbue, inspire
imbibibile adj undrinkable
imbibicion n 1. absorption, imbibition; 2. act of soaking
imbibimento n absorption, soaking
imboscada n ambush;
imboscar v to ambush (= to place in ambush);
imbotiliar v to bottle
imbraciamento n embrace
imbraciar v to embrace (1. to clasp in one's arms, hug; 2. "to embrace a career, cause, etc."; 3. to comprise, include)
imbroliamento n entanglement, embroilment
imbroliar v to entangle, embroil (= to throw into a state of confusion)
imbrolio n imbroglio (= intricate and complicated situation)
imbrunir v to brown (= to make brown)
imbrutente adj besotting, stupefying
imbrutimento n sottishness, brutishness
imbrutir v to stupefy, besot
imbucamento n 1. (act of) putting (food, also: words, etc.) into (someone's) mouth; also: (act of) forcing down; 2. (act of) raising (the mouthpiece of a wind instrum
imbucar v to put (food, also: words, etc.) into (someone's) mouth; also: to force down; 2. to raise (the mouthpiece of a wind instrument) to the lips; also: to blow (a wind instrument);
imbucatura n I. [Mus.] embouchure (1. the shaping of lips, tongue, etc., in producing a tone; 2. mouthpiece of a wind instrument); II. mouthpiece (of a horse's bit);
imbursar v to take in, imburse
imediato adj immediate
imedicabile adj immedicable
imemorabile adj immemorial
imemorial adj immemorial
imencionabile adj unmentionable
imensitate n immensity
imenso adj immense
imensurabile adj immeasurable, immensurable
imensurabilitate n immeasurability, immensurability
imerger v to immerse, immerge (= to dip, plunge)
imersion n immersion (1. dipping, plunging; 2. [Astron.])
imicer v to commingle, mix up, immix
imigracion n immigration (= act of immigrating)
imigrante n immigrant
imigrar v to immigrate
imigrato n immigrant
iminencia n imminence
iminente adj imminent
imitabile adj imitable
imitacion n imitation
imitar v to imitate
imitativo adj imitative
imitato 1. pp of imitar ; 2. adj imitation (as in "imitation lace")
imitator n imitator; attrib imitative (= given to imitation)
imixtion n immixture
imobile � n piece of real property;
imobile � adj immovable, immobile (1. incapable of movement; 2. not moving, motionless);
imobiliario adj immovable, real estate;
imobilitate n immobility
imobilizacion n immobilization
imobilizar v to immobilize
imoderacion n immoderation
imoderateza n immoderateness
imoderato adj immoderate
imodeste adj immodest (1. presumptuous, forward; 2. indecent, improper)
imodestia n immodesty (1. presumptuousness, forwardness; 2. indelicacy, unchastity)
imolacion n immolation
imolar v to immolate
imolator n immolator
imondicia n 1. dirt, filth; 2. [Theol.] impurity;
imondo adj unclean (1. dirty, filthy; 2. ceremonially unclean);
imoral adj immoral; also: unethical
imoralismo n immoralism
imoralista n immoralist
imoralitate n immorality
imortal adj immortal
imortalitate n immortality
imortalizar v to immortalize
imortificacion n immortification
imortificato adj unmortified
impaciencia n impatience
impacientar v to make impatient;
impaciente adj impatient
impacion n impaction
impacto n impact
impagabile adj priceless
impalamento n impalement
impalpabile adj impalpable
impalpabilitate n impalpability
impaludar v to turn or transform into a marsh;
impanacion n [Eccl.] impanation
impanar v to impane [Eccl.]
imparcial adj impartial
imparcialitate n impartiality
impardonabile adj unpardonable
impare adj [Arith.] odd, uneven
imparisilabo n imparisyllabic
imparitate n 1. imparity, inequality; 2. [Arith.] oddness
impartibile adj indivisible
impartir v to impart, bestow; 2. to grant, concede
impartitor n imparter
impase n impasse (1. dead end; 2. deadlock)
impasibile adj impassible, impassive
impasibilitate n impassibility, impassivity
impastamento n [Art] impasto
impastar v to make into dough; also: to knead; 2. to enclose in dough; 3. [Art] to impaste
impavido adj fearless
impecabile adj impeccabile (1. not liable to sin; 2. faultless)
impecabilitate n impeccability
impecunioso adj impecunious
impedimento n 1. (act of) impeding; 2. impediment, hindrance
impedir v to impede, hinder
impeditivo adj impeding, impeditive
impejorar v to worsen (= to make or become worse)
impelente 1. ppr of impeller ; 2. adj impellent
impeler v to impel
impenetrabile adj impenetrable
impenetrabilitate n impenetrability
impenitencia n impenitence
impenitente adj unrepentant, impenitent
imperar v to govern, rule over
imperativo adj imperative (1. implying or expressing a command; 2. [Gram.]); n imperative (1. [Philos.]; 2. [Gram.]);
imperator n emperor
imperatora n empress
imperceptibile adj imperceptible
imperceptibilitate n imperceptibility
imperdibile adj unlosable
imperfecion n imperfection
imperfectibile adj imperfectible
imperfectibilitate n imperfectibility
imperfecto n, adj imperfect (1. not perfect; 2. [Gram.])
imperforabile adj imperforable (= that cannot be perforated)
imperforacion n imperforation
imperforato adj imperforate, imperforated
imperial � n top deck (of a bus, etc.)
imperial � adj imperial (1. pertaining to an empire or an emperor; 2. of special excellence)
imperialismo n imperialism
imperialista n imperialist
imperibile adj imperishable
impericular v to imperil
imperio n empire (1. supreme authority; 2. country ruled by an emperor or empress)
imperioso adj imperious (1. domineering; 2. imperative)
impermeabile � n raincoat
impermeabile � adj impermeable; also: waterproof
impermeabilitate n impermeability
impermutabile adj impermutable
impermutabilitate n impermutability
impersonal adj impersonal;
impertinencia n impertinence (1. irrelevance; 2. impudence)
impertinente adj impertinent (1. irrelevant; 2. impudent)
imperturbabile adj imperturbable
imperturbabilitate n imperturbability
impervio adj impassable, impervious
impeto n impetus (of a moving body)
impetracion n impetration
impetrar v to impetrate (= to obtain by request or entreaty)
impetrativo adj impetrative
impetuositate n impetuosity
impetuoso adj impetuous
impietate n impiety
impietoso adj pitiless
impilar v to pile, heap up
impinger v to strike, collide with
impio adj impious
implacabile adj implacable
implacabilitate n implacability
implaciamento n 1. location, site; 2. [Mil.] emplacement
implaciar v to put into position, emplace
implantacion n implantation
implantar v to implant
implecion n impletion
implicacion n implication (= condition of being implicated)
implicar v to implicate (= to involve)
implicativo adj implicative
implicito adj implicit
implorabile adj open to entreaty
imploracion n entreaty, imploration
implorar v to implore, beseech
implorator n implorer
implumar v to plume (= to adorn with plumes)
impluvio n [Rom. Antiq.] impluvium
impolite adj 1. unpolished, crude; 2. impolite, rude
impoliteza n impoliteness
impolitico adj impolitic
imponderabile adj imponderable
imponderabilitate n imponderability
imponente 1. pres part of imponer ; 2. adj imposing, impressive
imponer v to lay (up)on; also: [Eccl.] to impose; 2. to impose (= to practice tricks or deception);
impopular adj unpopular
impopularitate n unpopularity
importabile adj importable
importacion n importation, import
importancia n importance;
importante 1. ppr of importar ; 2. adj important;
importar v to import; 2. to be important, to matter;
importator n importer
importunar v to importune
importunitate n importunity
importuno adj importune, importunate
imposibile adj impossible
imposibilitate n impossibility
imposicion n I. laying (up) on; also: imposition; II. imposition (1. as in "imposition of a law, tax, fine"; 2. tax, fine, etc. imposed or levied)
imposta n [Arch.] impost
imposto n tax, duty, impost
impostor n swindler, cheat, impostor
impostura n imposture
impotencia n impotence
impotente adj impotent
impovrimento n impoverishment
impovrir v to impoverish
impracticabile adj impracticable;
impracticabilitate n impracticability
imprecacion n imprecation
imprecar v to imprecate
imprecator n imprecator
imprecision n lack of precision
impreciso adj lacking in precision
impregnabile adj (apt or liable) to be impregnated (1. capable of being fecundated; 2. permeable)
impregnacion n impregnation (1. fecundation; 2. action of permeating or imbuing)
impregnar v to impregnate (1. to fecundate, make pregnant; 2. to permeate, imbue)
impremeditato adj unpremeditated
imprendibile adj impregnable
imprendibilitate n impregnability
imprescriptibile adj imprescriptible (= not subject to prescription)
imprescriptibilitate n imprescriptibility
impresion n impression (1. "impression produced in a substance"; 2. "impression made on a person"; 3. [Print.]);
impresionabile adj impressionable
impresionabilitate n impressionability
impresionar v to impress (1. to make marks on by pressing or stamping; 2. to affect, move)
impresionismo n impressionism
impresionista n impressionist
impresivo adj impressive
imprevidencia n improvidence
imprevidente adj improvident
imprevisibile adj unforeseeable
imprevisto adj unforeseen, unexpected
imprimatur n imprimatur
imprimer v to impart, communicate (direction, motion, etc.); 2. to impress, imprint; 3. to print
imprimibile adj printable
imprisionamento n imprisonment
imprisionar v to imprison (= to put in prison)
improbabile adj improbable
improbabilitate n improbability
improbitate n dishonesty, improbity
improbo adj dishonest, lacking probity
improductivo adj unproductive
impromptu [F] n impromptu
impronunciabile adj unpronounceable
improprietate n impropriety (= improper use of a word, expression, etc.)
improprio adj improper (1. incorrect, wrong; 2. unsuitable; 3. unseemly);
improvizacion n improvisation
improvizar v to improvise
improvizator n improviser
improviso adj unforeseen, unexpected
imprudencia n imprudence
imprudente adj imprudent
impubere adj who has not arrived at puberty
impublicabile adj unpublishable
impudencia n impudence
impudente adj impudent
impudico adj lewd, immodest
impugnacion n (action of) impugning
impugnar � v to clutch, grasp, seize
impugnar � v to impugn
impulsion n impulsion (1. act of impelling; 2. impulse; also: momentum; impetus; etc.)
impulsivitate n impulsiveness
impulsivo adj impulsive (1. impelling; 2. actuated by impulse)
impulso n impulse (1. impulsion, act of impelling; 2. as in "to act on impulse")
impulsor n impeller
impunctual adj 1. not punctilious, inexact; 2. unpunctual
impunctualitate n 1. lack of punctiliousness, inexactness; 2. unpunctuality
impunibile adj impunible
impunitate n impunity
impunito n unpunished
impureza n impureness
impuritate n impurity
impuro adj impure
imputabile n imputable
imputabilitate n imputability
imputacion n imputation
imputar v to impute
imputrecibile adj imputrescible
imputrecibilitate n imputrescibility
imune adj 1. exempt; 2. immune
imunitate n immunity (1. exemption; 2. resistance to disease, poison, etc.)
imunizacion n immunization
imunizar v to immunize
imutabile adj immutable
imutabilitate n immutability
in prep in, into;
inabile adj unskilful, clumsy
inabilitate n unskilfulness, clumsiness
inaceptabile adj unacceptable
inacesibile adj inaccessible
inacesibilitate n inaccessibility
inacion n inaction
inacostumato adj unaccustomed
inactivitate n inactivity
inactivo adj inactive
inadeptabile adj inadeptable
inadequato adj inadequate
inadmisibile adj inadmissible
inadmisibilitate n inadmissibility
inadmision n refusal of admission
inadoptabile adj unadoptable
inadvertencia n inadvertence;
inadvertente adj inadvertent
inalacion n [Med.] inhalation
inalar v to inhale [Med.]
inalator n inhaler (1. one who inhales; 2. contrivance for inhalation); inhalator
inalienabile adj inalienable
inalienabilitate n inalienability
inalterabile adj unalterable
inalterabilitate n inalterability
inambiguitate n unambiguity, unambiguousness
inambiguo adj unambiguous
inamical adj unkind (= not like a friend)
inamorar v to enamor;
inamorato 1. pp of inamorar ; 2. adj enamored, in love
inamovibile adj not removable, irremovable
inanimato adj inanimate
inapaciabile adj unappeasable, inappeasable
inapelabile adj unappealable
inapetencia n inappetence, inappetency, lack of appetite
inapetente adj without desire, inappetent
inaplicabile adj inapplicable
inaplicabilitate n inapplicability
inaplicacion n want of assiduity, inapplication
inapreciabile adj 1. inappreciable; 2. inestimable, priceless
inaptitude n inaptitude
inapto adj inapt
inardir v to embolden
inarmonia n inharmony
inarmonico adj inharmonic
inarmonioso adj inharmonious
inarticulabile adj unpronounceable
inarticulato adj inarticulate (1. not jointed; 2. indistinctly uttered)
inatacabile adj unattackable, unassailable
inatencion n inattention
inato adj innate; inborn
inatural adj unnatural
inaudibile adj inaudible
inaudite adj unheard-of
inauguracion n inauguration
inaugurar v to inaugurate
inaugurator n inaugurator
inautenticitate n inauthenticity, unauthenticity
inautentico adj inauthentic, unauthentic
inavigabile adj 1. unnavigable; 2. unseaworthy
inavigabilitate n 1. unnavigability; 2. unseaworthiness
incaisamento n 1. encasing, encasement; 2. embankment; 3. encashment
incaisator n 1. collector (of a bill, check, etc.); 2. bank messenger
incalculabile adj incalculable
incaminar v to put on the right road
incanaliar v to degrade, debase (= to exert a demoralizing influence on);
incandecencia n incandescence;
incandecente 1. ppr of incandescer ; 2. adj incandescent
incandecer v to incandesce (= to cause to become incandescent)
incantacion n incantation
incantamento n enchantment (1. magic spell; 2. delight)
incantar v to enchant (1. to use magic on; also: to bewitch; 2. to charm, delight);
incantator n enchanter, sorcerer; attrib enchanting, charming
incapabile adj incapable
incapabilitate n incapability
incapace adj incapable
incapacitate n incapacity
incapuciar v to hood (= to cover with a hood)
incarceracion n incarceration
incarcerar v to incarcerate
incargar v to charge, burden, entrust;
incaritabile adj uncharitable
incarnacion n incarnation
incarnar v to incarnate (= to embody)
incarnatino adj flesh-pink, rosy, incarnadine
incarnato 1. pp of incarnar ; 2. adj fleshcolored
incastrar v to embed, fix in, house, etc.; also: to set (as in "to set a jewel")
incastratura n 1. housing, hollow, bed, etc.; 2. setting (as in "setting of a jewel")
incatenamento n enchainment
incatenar v to chain up, enchain; 2. to link together, concatenate
incaute adj incautious
incaviliar v to peg (= to fasten with pegs)
incenacion n (action of) staging
incenator n stage director
incender v to light, set alight
incendiar v to set on fire
incendiario n incendiary
incendiarismo n incendiarism; also: arson
incendio n fire (= destructive burning);
incensacion n [Eccl.] offering of incense
incensar v to burn incense before or to; also: to pay homage to, flatter [Eccl.]
incensario n censer
incensator n 1. [Eccl.] thurifer; 2. flatterer
incenso n incense
incensorio n censer
incentivo n, adj inciting, incentive
incepcion n inception
inceptar v to incept, begin
inceptivo adj inceptive (1. beginning; 2. [Gram.])
inceramento n (act of) waxing (as in "the waxing of a floor")
incerar v to wax (as in "to wax a floor")
inceremonioso adj unceremonious
incertitude n uncertainty (1. "objective uncertainty"; 2. incertitude, doubt)
incerto adj uncertain (1. not ohjectively certain; 2. not convinced)
incesante adj incessant, ceaseless
incestar v to commit incest
inceste adj unchaste, lewd
incesto n incest
incestuoso adj incestuous
incidencia n incidence (as in "angle of incidence")
incidental adj incidental (= fortuitous)
incidente n, adj 1. incident (as in "incident ray"); 2. incidental (= fortuitous);
incider � v to fall upon
incider � v to cut into
inciencia n ignorance (= lack of knowledge, information)
inciente adj not knowing, uninformed
incineracion n incineration
incinerar v to burn (to ashes), incinerate
incinerator n incinerator
inciper v to begin
incipiente adj beginning, incipient, initial
incircular v to encircle (= to surround with a circle)
incircumciso adj uncircumcised
incitabile adj incitable
incitabilitate n incitability
incitacion n incitation, incitement
incitamento n incitement, spur
incitar v to incite
incivil adj uncivil
incivilitate n incivility
incizar v to cut into, incise
incizion n incision
incizivo n incisor (tooth), adj incisive;
incizorio adj incisory
inclavar v to prick (horse in shoeing); 2. [Artil.] to spike (gun)
inclavatura n prick (given in shoeing)
inclemencia n inclemency
inclemente adj inclement
inclinacion n inclination (1. act of bowing or bending; 2. incline, slope; 3. propensity, liking; 4. [Gram., Astron.])
inclinar v to incline (1. to bend, bow; 2. to make willing; 3. to slope, slant; 4. to be willing);
inclinometro n inclinometer
includer v to enclose (1. to fence in; 2. as in "to enclose a letter"); II. to include
inclusion n inclusion
inclusive adj inclusive, inclusively
incluso n, adj enclosure (= enclosed letter, check, etc.)
inclusura n enclosure, (act of) enclosing
incoercibile adj incoercible
incoerencia n incoherence, disconnectedness
incoerente adj incoherent, disconnected
incofrar v to coffer (= to lock up in a coffer, chest, etc.)
incognito adj unknown, n incognito
incolerizar v to anger, enrage
incolor adj colorless, uncolored
incombramento n encumberment
incombrar v to encumber, obstruct, hamper
incombustibile adj incombustible, fireproof
incombustibilitate n incombustibility
incomensurabile adj incommensurable
incomensurabilitate n incommensurability
incomodar v to inconvenience, incommode
incomoditate n inconvenience, disadvantage, discomfort, etc.
incomodo adj inconvenient, unsuitable, etc.
incompacte adj not compact
incomparabile adj incomparable
incomparabilitate n incomparability
incompatibile adj incompatible
incompatibilitate n incompatibility
incompetencia n incompetence
incompetente adj incompetent
incomplete adj incomplete
incomprensibile adj incomprehensible
incomprensibilitate n incomprehensibility
incomprension n incomprehension
incompresibile adj incompressible
incompresibilitate n incompressibility
incomunicabile adj incommunicable
incomunicabilitate n incommunicability
incomutabile adj incommutable
incomutabilitate n incommutability
inconciencia n unconsciousness
inconciente adj unconscious (= without consciousness)
inconcipibile adj inconceivable
inconcipibilitate n inconceivability
incondicional adj unconditional
incongenial adj uncongenial
incongrue adj incongruous
incongruencia n incongruence
incongruente adj incongruent
incongruitate n incongruity, incongruousness
inconocibile adj unknowable
inconseguencia n inconsequence (1. want of logical sequence; 2. inconsistency (of reasoning, behavior, etc.))
inconseguencial adj inconsequential
inconseguente adj 1. inconsequent, inconsecutive; 2. inconsistent (in reasoning, behavior, etc.)
inconsiderato adj unconsidered, rash
inconsistencia n 1. unsubstantiality, (= want of firmness); 2. inconsistency
inconsistente adj 1. unsubstantial, not solid or firm; 2. inconsistent (= incoherent, incongruous)
inconsolabile adj inconsolable
inconsolato adj disconsolate, unconsoled
inconsonante adj inconsonant
inconspico adj inconspicuous; unapparent
inconstancia n inconstancy
inconstante adj inconstant
inconstitucional adj unconstitutional
inconstitucionalitate n unconstitutionality
incontaminato adj uncontaminated, incontaminate
incontentabile adj not to be contented, not easily contented
incontestabile adj incontestable
incontestabilitate n incontestability
incontinencia n incontinence (1. lack of self-restraint; 2. [Med.])
incontinente adj incontinent
incontrar v to encounter, meet
incontro n encounter, meeting;
incontrovertibile adj incontrovertible
inconveniencia n impropriety (= incorrectness of behavior)
inconveniente � n inconvenience
inconveniente � adj improper, not decent
inconvertibile adj inconvertible
inconvertibilitate n inconvertibility
incoragiamento n encouragement
incoragiar v to encourage
incorecion n incorrectness
incorecto adj incorrect (1. improper; 2. wrong, inaccurate)
incorigibile adj incorrigible
incorigibilitate n incorrigibility, incorrigibleness
incorporacion n incorporation (= synthesis, assimilation, embodiment, etc.)
incorporal adj incorporeal (as in "incorporeal being")
incorporalitate n incorporeity
incorporar v to incorporate ("to incorporate one thing in another")
incorporeitate n incorporeity
incortinar v to curtain
incoruptibile adj incorruptible
incoruptibilitate n incorruptibility
incorupto adj incorrupt
increato adj increate
incredibile adj incredible
incredibilitate n incredibility
incredulitate n incredulity
incredulo adj incredulous
incriminacion n incrimination
incriminar v to incriminate
incrustacion n I. incrustation (1. act of encrusting; 2. crust, deposit, etc.); II. inlay
incrustar v to encrust (= to cover with a crust, hard coating, or ornamental layer); 2. to inlay (= to decorate with something set in the surface)
incubacion n incubation (1. act of brooding, incubating; 2. [Med.])
incubar v to brood, incubate
incubator n incubator
incubo n incubus; also: nightmare
incude n anvil (1. "anvil used by a smith"; 2. [Anat.] incus)
inculcacion n inculcation
inculcar v to inculcate
inculcator n inculcator
inculpabile adj innocent
inculpacion n inculpation, incrimination
inculpar v to inculpate, incriminate
inculto adj 1. uncultivated, untilled; 2. uncultured, untutored; 3. unkempt
incumbencia n incumbency (= that which is imposed as a duty or obligation)
incumbente adj incumbent (= imposed as a duty or obligation)
incumber v to be incumbent (up) on;
incunabulo n [Bibliog.] incunabulum
incunar v to put in a cradle
incurabile adj incurable
incurabilitate n incurability
incuria n carelessness (= lack of care)
incurioso adj incurious (1. not desirous of seeing or knowing; 2. not deserving or exciting curiosity)
incurer v to run into; 2. to incur
incursion n incursion
incurvar v to bend, curve
incurvatura n curve, curvature
indebitar v to involve in debt, to indebt;
indecencia n indecency (= lack of decency)
indecente adj indecent (1. unbecoming, unseemly; 2. offending against propriety or delicacy)
indecifrabile adj indecipherable
indecision n indecision
indeciso adj indecisive, undecided (1. inconclusive, unsettled; 2. irresolute, hesitating)
indeclinabile adj 1. (that cannot be declined or refused) unavoidable; 2. [Gram.] indeclinable
indecoroso adj indecorous
indefectibile adj indefectible
indefectibilitate n indefectibility
indefendibile adj indefensible
indefinibile adj indefinable
indefinito adj indefinite;
indelibile adj indelible
indelibilitate n indelibility, indelibleness
indelicateza n coarseness (1. quality of being coarse, not fine; 2. grossness)
indelicato adj coarse (1. not fine; 2. unrefined, gross)
indemne adj unharmed, undamaged, uninjured; scatheless, whole, etc.
indemnitate n 1. wholeness, scathelessness (= state or condition of being whole, unharmed, etc.); 2. indemnity (= compensation for damage, loss, or expenses incurred)
indemnizacion n indemnification (act of indemnifying, compensating)
indemnizar v to indemnify (= to compensate for damage, loss, or expenses incurred)
indemonstrabile adj undemonstrable
indentacion n indentation
indentar v to tooth, indent; 2. [Carp.] to join; also: to dovetail
independencia n independence;
independente adj independent;
indescriptibile adj indescribable
indesiderabile adj undesirable
indestructibile adj indestructible
indestructibilitate n indestructibility
indeterminabile adj indeterminable
indeterminacion n indetermination (1. quality of being indeterminate; 2. irresoluteness)
indeterminato adj undetermined (1. indeterminate; 2. irresolute)
indeterminismo n [Philos.] indeterminism
indeterminista n [Philos.] indeterminist
indevocion n indevotion, lack of devotion
indevoto adj indevout, irreverent
India npr India; ^
indiano n, adj 1. Indian, Hindu; ^
indiabolato adj possessed (by the devil)
Indianapolis npr Indianapolis
indio n, adj American Indian ^
Indias (East, West) Indies
indicacion n indication
indicar v to indicate, be indicative of
indicativo n, adj indicative (1. that indicates; 2. [Gram.]);
indicator (street) directory, n indicator (1. one who, that which indicates; 2. [Technol.] gauge, meter, etc.);
indice n I. index (1. indicator; 2. forefinger; 3. as in "index of a book"); II. [R.C.Ch.] Index;
indicernibile adj indiscernible
indicibile adj ineffable, inexpressible
indicio n indication, mark, token; also: clue;
indicion n I. indiction (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [Chronol.] cycle of indiction); II. [R.C.Ch.] convocation (of a council)
indiferencia n indifference
indiferente adj indifferent
indiferentismo n indifferentism
indiferentista n indifferentist
indigena n native; attrib indigenous, native
indigencia n indigence
indigente adj indigent
indiger v to need, be in need of
indigeste adj 1. indigestible; 2. confused, disordered
indigestibile adj indigestible
indigestibilitate n indigestibility
indigestion n indigestion
indignacion n indignation
indignar v to make indignant;
indignato adj indignant
indignitate n 1. unworthiness; 2. indignity, insult
indigno adj unworthy (1. undeserving; 2. unbecoming to the character or dignity of a person)
indigo n indigo (1. the dye "indigo"; 2. the color "indigo"; 3. indigo plant)
indigotina n [Chem.] indigotin
indirecto adj indirect
indiscrecion n indiscretion
indiscreto adj indiscreet
indiscutibile adj undebatable
indisolubile adj indissoluble
indisolubilitate n indissolubility
indispensabile adj indispensable
indispensabilitate n indispensability
indisponer v to indispose (1. to make unwell; 2. to make unwilling);
indisposicion n indisposition (1. slight ailment; 2. unwillingness, aversion)
indisposito adj indisposed (= unwell);
indisposto adj indisposed (= unwell);
indisputabile adj indisputable
indistincion n indistinction (= want of distinction; confusion)
indistincto adj indistinct
indistinguibile adj indistinguishable
individuacion n individuation (1. action or process of singling out or individuating; 2. individuality, personal identity)
individual adj individual
individualismo n individualism
individualista n individualist;
individualitate n individuality (= individual character)
individualizacion n individualization
individualizar v to individualize
individuar v to single out, individuate
individuo n individual
indivisibile adj indivisible
indivisibilitate n indivisibility
indivision n indivision
indiviso adj undivided
Indo npr Indus, Sind;
indo-europeo n Indo-European
Indochina n Indo-China;
indochinese adj Indo-Chinese;
indocil adj indocile
indocilitate n indocility
indolencia n 1. indolence; 2. insensibility (lack of feeling)
indolente adj indolent (1. [Pathol.] painless; 2. averse to toil or exertion)
indolor adj painless
indomabile adj untamable; indomitable
indomabilitate n indomitability
indomato adj untamed
Indonesia npr Indonesia ^
indonesiano n, adj Indonesian ^
indorsamento n [Com.] endorsement, indorsement
indorsar v to endorse [Com.]
indorsator n [Com.] endorser
indubitabile adj indubitable
indubitato adj undoubted
inducer v to induce (1. as in "to induce a person to do something"; 2. [Logic]; 3. [Elec.]);
inducion n induction (1. [Logic]; 2. [Elec.; Magnet.]);
inductivo adj I. inducing, leading; II. inductive (1. [Logic]; 2. [Elec., Magnet.])
inductor n 1. [Elec.] inductor; attrib [Elec.] inductive; 2. inducer
indulgencia n indulgence (1. state or quality of being indulgent; 2. [R.C.Ch.])
indulgenciar v to indulgence [R.C.Ch.]
indulger v to be indulgent
indulgito 1. pp of indulger ; 2. adj indulgent
indulto n [Canon Law] indult
indurabile adj 1. that can be hardened; 2. endurable
induracion n induration; also: [Med.]
indurante 1. ppr of indurar ; 2. adj indurate
indurar v to harden, indurate (= to make or become hard); 2. to endure (= to bear)
industria n 1. skill, ingenuity; 2. [Econ.] industry;
industrial n industrialist, adj industrial
industrialismo n industrialism
industrioso adj 1. skilful, ingenious; industrious
inebriar v to make drunk, inebriate;
inecitabile adj unexcitable
inedibile adj inedible, uneatable
inedibilitate n inedibility
inedito adj 1. inedited; 2. unpublished
inefabile adj ineffable
inefabilitate n ineffability
ineficace adj ineffective, inefficacious
ineficacia n inefficacy
ineficiencia n inefficiency
ineficiente adj inefficient, inefficacious
inelegancia n inelegance, inelegancy
inelegante adj inelegant
ineligibile adj ineligible
ineligibilitate n ineligibility
ineluctabile adj ineluctable
inenarabile adj indescribable
inepcia n absurdity, nonsense
inepte adj inept, inapt
ineptitude n 1. inaptitude; 2. ineptitude
inequabile adj unequable
inequal adj 1. unequal; 2. unequable, uneven
inequalitate n 1. inequality; 2. unevenness
inercia n inertia (1. [Phys.]; 2. inertness, apathy)
inerencia n inherence
inerente 1. ppr of inherer ; 2. adj inherent
inerer v to inhere, be inherent
inerte adj inert
inervacion n innervation
inervar v to innervate
inestimabile adj inestimable
inevitabile adj inevitable
inexacte adj inexact, inaccurate
inexactitude n inexactitude, inaccuracy
inexauribile adj inexhaustible
inexauste adj unused, unexhausted
inexaustibile adj inexhaustible
inexcusabile adj inexcusable
inexecutabile adj inexecutable, impracticable
inexigibile adj unclaimable
inexistencia n inexistence
inexistente adj inexistent
inexorabile adj inexorable
inexorabilitate n inexorability
inexperiencia n inexperience
inexperimentato adj inexperienced
inexperte adj inexpert
inexpiabile adj inexpiable
inexpiato adj not expiated or atoned, unexpiated, inexpiate
inexplicabile adj inexplicable
inexplicabilitate n inexplicability
inexplicato adj unexplained
inexplorabile adj inexplorable
inexplorato adj unexplored
inexpresivo adj inexpressive
inexprimibile adj inexpressible
inexpugnabile adj unassailable, impregnable
inextensibile adj inextensible
inextension n lack of extension
inextinguibile adj inextinguishable
inextirpabile adj ineradicable, inextirpable
infacete adj witless, insipid, unfunny
infacibile adj infeasible, unfeasible
infacibilitate n infeasibility, unfeasibility
infalibile adj infallible
infalibilitate n infallibility
infamante adj [Law] infamous (as in "infamous punishment")
infamar v to render infamous
infame adj infamous (= of ill fame or repute)
infamia n infamy
infancia n 1. babyhood; 2. childhood
infante n 1. baby, infant; also: child; 2. infante
infanteria n infantry
infanticida n infanticide (= one who commits infanticide)
infanticidio n infanticide (= act of killing an infant)
infantil adj infantile (= pertaining to an infant or infants);
infantilismo n infantilism
infarinar v to flour (= to sprinkle or cover with flour)
infatigabile adj indefatigable
infatigabilitate n indefatigability
infatuacion n infatuation
infatuar v to infatuate;
infebramento n 1. (action of) throwing into a fever; 2. feverishness
infebrar v to throw into a fever, make feverish
infecion n infection
infeciosa adj infectious
infectar v to infect
infectivo adj infectious, infective
infecto adj foul (= offensive to the senses)
infecunditate n infecundity
infecundo adj infecund
infelice adj unhappy, unfortunate
infelicitate n 1. infelicity, unhappiness; 2. bad fortune, misfortune
inferencia n [Logic] inference
inferer v to infer [Logic]
inferibile adj inferrible
inferior adj 1. lower; 2. inferior
inferioritate n inferiority
infernal adj infernal;
inferno n hell, inferno
infero adj [Bot.] inferior (as in "inferior ovary")
infertil adj infertile
infertilitate n infertility
infestacion n infestation
infestar v to infest
infestator n infester
infeste adj 1. harmful; 2. hostile
infeudacion n infeudation, enfeoffment
infeudar v to enfeoff (= to give in vassalage)
infidel adj 1. unfaithful; 2. infidel
infidelitate n infidelity (1. unfaithfulness; 2. want of religious belief)
infilada n 1. succession, series (of doors, etc.); 2. [Mil.] enfilade
infilar v to thread (a needle), string (beads, etc.)
infiltracion n infiltration
infiltrar v to infiltrate;
infinitate n infinity;
infinitesimal adj infinitesimal;
infinitesimo adj infinitesimal
infinitivo n, adj [Gram.] infinitive
indefinitivo n, adj indefinite; [Gram.]
infinito n, adj 1. infinite; 2. [Math.] infinity;
infinitude n infinitude, infiniteness
infirmacion n 1. (action of) weakening, making infirm; 2. invalidation
infirmar v to weaken, make infirm; 2. to invalidate
infirmera n nurse (= woman who takes care of the sick)
infirmeria n infirmary, sickroom
infirmero n male nurse
infirmitate n chronic ailment
infirmo adj infirm, frail
inflacion n 1. inflation; also: [Econ.]; 2. swelling
inflacionismo n infationism
inflacionista n inflationist
inflamabile adj inflammable (1. easily set on fire; 2. easily excited)
inflamabilitate n inflammability
inflamacion n inflammation (1. ignition; 2. [Med.])
inflamar v to fire, set on fire; II. to inflame (1. [Med.]; 2. to fire, stir up)
inflamativo adj inflammative
inflamato I. pp of inflammar ; II. adj 1. blazing, burning; glowing; ardent; 2. inflamed
inflamatorio adj inflammatory (1. [Med.]; 2. as in "inflammatory writings")
inflar v to inflate; 2. to swell
inflecter v to inflect (1. to bend; 2. [Gram.]);
inflexibile adj inflexible
inflexibilitate n inflexibility
inflexion inflection (of the voice), n I. inflection, inflexion (1. action of inflecting or bending; 2. [Gram.]); II. [Opt.] diffraction;
inflicion n infliction
infliger v to inflict
infloramento n (action of) strewing flowers
inflorar v to strew with flowers
inflorecencia n [Bot.] inflorescence
inflorecer v to begin to blossom
influencia n influence
influenciar v to influence
influente adj influential
influer v to affect, have an effect on;
influxo n influx, inflow
informacion n information
informante n informant
informar v to inform (1. to give form to; 2. to impart knowledge to);
informativo adj informative
informator n informer, informant
informe adj unformed, inform
infortuna n misfortune
infortunato adj unfortunate
infra 1. adv below, underneath, beneath; 2. prep below, under, beneath
infracion n infraction
infrangibile adj unbreakable
infrangibilitate n unbreakableness
infrarube adj infra-red
infrastructura n substructure
infrecuencia n infrequency, infrequence
infrecuente adj infrequent
infringer v to infringe (= to break, violate)
infringimento n infringement
infructuoso adj fruitless
infunder v to pour in; also: to infuse; 2. to infuse (as in "to infuse tea")
infundibulo n funnel (1. small, tapering tube with a cone-shaped mouth; 2. [Anat.] infundibulum)
infuriar v to infuriate
infuriato 1. pp of infuriar ; 2. adj infuriate, infuriated
infusibile adj infusible, not fusible
infusibilitate n infusibility
infusion n I. pouring in; also: infusion; II. infusion (1. [Eccl.]; 2. extract obtained by infusing or steeping)
infusorial adj infusorial
infusorio n infusorian;
ingagiamento n engagement (= act of engaging or hiring; condition of being engaged or hired)
ingagiar v to engage (= to hire, employ)
ingagiator n engager (= one who engages or employs)
ingecion n injection
ingectar v to inject
ingectato 1. pp of injectar ; 2. adj inflamed, congested; also: bloodshot
ingector n [Med.] injector
ingemar v to adorn with gems, ingem
ingeneramento n begetting, engenderment
ingenerar v to beget, engender
ingenerositate n ungenerousness
ingeneroso adj ungenerous
ingeniar v to exercice one's wits, strain one's ingenuity;
ingenieria n engineering (= profession of engineering)
ingeniero n engineer (as in "civil engineer")
ingenio n 1. inborn skill, talent, genius; 2. engine (= mechanical contrivance, tool, instrument, etc.)
ingeniositate n ingenuity
ingenioso adj ingenious (1. having an aptitude for invention or construction; 2. cleverly planned or made)
ingenuitate n ingenuousness
ingenuo adj 1. freeborn; 2. ingenuous
ingerencia n interference, meddling
ingerer v to introduce, insert; also: to ingest;
ingestion n introduction, insertion; also: ingestion
ingipsar v to gypsum; 2. to plaster, cover with plaster
inglobar v to enclose, include
inglorioso adj inglorious
inglutimento n 1. (act of) swallowing, gulping down; 2. engulfment; swallowing up
inglutir v to swallow, gulp down; 2. to swallow up, engulf
ingorgamento n engorgement; specif.: [Pathol.]
ingorgar v to engorge
ingovernabile adj ungovernable, uncontrollable
ingraciar v to make pleasant;
ingraciosa adj ungracious
ingranage n gear, gearing;
ingranar v to gear (1. to put into gear; 2. [Mech.] to mesh)
ingrandir v to make greater, enlarge; also: to magnify; 2. to aggrandize (= to increase the power, wealth, or rank, of)
ingrasar v to grease
ingrasiar v to fatten (= to make or grow fat)
ingratitude n ingratitude
ingrato adj 1. unpleasing, unpleasant; 2. ungrateful, ingrate;
ingrediente n ingredient
ingreso n ingress, entrance
ingrinaldadar v to festoon, garland
ingurgitacion n ingurgitation
ingurgitar v to ingurgitate, swallow (1. to engulf; 2. to swallow up greedily)
inibicion n inhibition (1. act of forbidding; 2. [Physiol.]; 3. [Psychol.])
inibir v to inhibit (1. to forbid; 2. to restrain, hinder)
inibitorio adj inhibitory (1. prohibitory; 2. [Physiol.])
iniciacion n initiation
inicial n, adj initial
iniciar v to initiate (1. to originate; 2. to introduce into a society, sect, etc.; also: to introduce to the secrets, elements, etc., of a doctrine or science)
iniciativa n initiative;
iniciativo adj initiative, initiating
iniciato n initiate
iniciator n 1. initiator; 2. mystagogue
inicio n start, beginning
inigienico adj unhygienic
inimicar v to make enemies of;
inimicitate n enmity
inimico n enemy, adj inimical (1. hostile; 2. harmful)
inimitabile adj inimitable
ininteligencia n want of intelligence, obtuseness
ininteligente adj unintelligent, obtuse
ininteligibile adj unintelligible
ininterupto adj uninterrupted
iniquitate n inequity; iniquity
iniquo adj inequitable; iniquitous
injuncion n injunction (= authoritative admonition or order)
injunger v to enjoin (= to command, direct with authority)
injuria n I. injury (1. wrong; 2. damage); II. insult
injuriar v to abuse, insult
injurioso adj injurious, insulting
injuste adj unjust, unfair
injusticia n injustice
injustificabile adj unjustifiable
injustificato adj unjustified
inobilimento n ennoblement (1. act of giving the rank of nobleman to; 2. act of elevating in excellence or worth)
inobilir v to ennoble (1. to give the rank of nobleman to; 2. to elevate in excellence or worth)
inoblidabile adj unforgettable
inobservabile adj inobservable
inobservancia n inobservance, non-observance
inobservante adj inobservant
inocencia n I. innocence (1. guiltlessness; 2. freedom from the knowledge of evil); II. innocuousness, harmlessness
inocente adj innocent (1. not guilty; 2. having no knowledge of evil; 3. harmless, innocuous)
inocuitate n innocuousness, harmlessness
inoculabile adj inoculable
inoculacion n 1. [Hort.] grafting; 2. inoculation
inocular v to inoculate, [Hort.] to graft
inocuo adj innocuous, harmless
inodor adj odorless, inodorous
inofensivo adj inoffensive
inoficiositate n [Law] inofficiosity
inoficioso adj [Law] inofficious
inominabile adj unnamable
inominato adj unnamed
inoneste adj dishonorable; indecent
inope adj 1. helpless; 2. destitute
inopia n 1. helplessness; 2. destitution
inopinato adj unexpected
inoportunitate n inopportuneness, inopportunity
inoportuno adj inopportune
inorganico adj inorganic;
inorgoliar v to make proud
inospital adj inhospitable
inospitalitate n inhospitality
inovacion n innovation (1. process of innovating; 2. something newly introduced)
inovar v to innovate (= to introduce as new)
inovator n innovator
inoxidabile adj not oxidizable; also: rustproof
inquadramento n 1. (action of) framing; 2. framework, frame
inquadrar v to frame (as in "to frame a picture")
inquadrator n 1. (picture) framer; 2. frame maker
inqualificabile adj unspeakable (= indescribably or inexpressibly bad)
inquesta n 1. inquiry (= investigation); 2. [Law] inquest
inquietar v to disquiet, disturb
inquietator n disturber
inquiete adj inquiet, unquiet
inquietude n inquietude, disquietude
inquirer v to inquire, enquire (= to make inquiries)
inquiritor n inquirer, enquirer
inquisicion n 1. inquiry, inquisition; 2. [Law] inquisition; 3. [Eccl.] Inquisition
inquisitor n inquisitor (1. one who makes inquiry; 2. [Ch. Hist.])
inquisitorial adj inquisitorial
inquisitorio adj inquisitory, inquisitorial
inrabiamento n enragement
inrajamento n enragement
inrajar v to enrage; 2. to be enraged
inraucamento n hoarseness, huskiness
inraucar v to make hoarse or husky
inregimentar v to regiment (= to assign to a regiment)
inricar v to enrich (= to make rich with material, mental or spiritual wealth);
inriquimento n enrichment
inrobar v to clothe, attire; enrobe
inrolar v to roll, roll up, coil
insablamento n 1. (act of) stranding, running aground, silting, etc.; 2. silt, sand bank, etc.
insablar v to strand, run aground;
insacar v to bag, sack (= to put in a bag or sack)
insaciabile adj insatiable
insaciabilitate n insatiability
insaciato adj insatiate
insalar v to salt down, corn
insalubre adj unhealthy, unwholesome; insalubrious
insalubritate n insalubrity, unhealthiness, unwholesomeness
insanabile adj incurable
insanabilitate n incurability
insanguinar v to bloody (= to stain with blood)
insanitate n insanity
insano adj insane
insaturabile adj not saturable
inscripcion n inscription (1. as in "an inscription on a tombstone"; 2. entry in a roll, register, etc.)
inscrupuloso adj unscrupulous
inscrutabile adj inscrutable
inscrutabilitate n inscrutability
insecabile adj that cannot be cut, indivisible
insecticida n insecticide
insectivoro n, adj insectivore
insecto n insect
insectologia n insectology
insecur adj I. insecure, unsafe; II. unsure, uncertain (1. doubting; 2. doubtful)
insecuritate n insecurity
inseminacion n insemination
inseniabile adj teachable
inseniamento n 1. (act or art of) teaching; 2. instruction, education, tuition
insensato adj senseless, foolish, insensate
insensibile adj insensible (1. imperceptible; 2. insensitive)
insensibilitate n insensibility, insensitiveness
inseparabile adj inseparable
inseparabilitate n inseparability
insercion n insertion
inserer v to insert
insidia n 1. snare, ambush; 2. insidiousness
insidiator n 1. waylayer; 2. plotter
insidioso adj insidious
insigne adj distinguished, illustrious
insignia n I. ensign (1. badge or emblem of office or dignity; 2. standard, banner); II. standard-bearer;
insignificancia n insignificance
insignificante adj insignificant
insimul n ensemble (1. group of musicians playing together; 2. complete, harmonious costume)
insincer adj insincere
insinceritate n insincerity
insinuacion n insinuation
insinuante 1. ppr of insinuar ; 2. adj insinuating, ingratiating
insinuar v to introduce or insert;
insinuativo adj insinuative
insinuator n insinuator
insipiditate n insipidity
insipido adj insipid, flat
insipiencia n foolishness
insipiente adj foolish
insistencia n insistence
insobrietate n unsoberness, insobriety
insobrio adj unsober
insociabile adj unsociable
insociabilitate n unsociability
insolacion n 1. insolation, sunning; 2. sunstroke
insolencia n insolence
insolente adj insolent
insolito adj unusual, unaccustomed
insolubile adj insoluble (1. that cannot be dissolved; 2. that cannot be solved)
insolubilitate n insolubility (1. incapacity of being dissolved; 2. incapacity of being solved)
insolvencia n [Com.] insolvency
insolvente adj insolvent
insomne adj sleepless, insomnious
insomnia n insomnia
inspecion n inspection
inspector n inspector
inspectorato n inspectorate, inspectorship
insperabile adj not to be hoped (for)
insperato adj unhoped-for
inspiracion n 1. inhalation; 2. inspiration
inspirator n inspirer
inspisacion n inspissation, thickening
instabile adj unstable
instabilitate n instability
instalacion n installation
instalar v to install (1. to place in office; 2. to put in position for use);
instancia n instance (1. urgent request; 2. [Law])
instantanea adj instantaneous
instantaneitate n instantaneousness, instantaneity
instante n instant;
instar v to press, urge
instauracion n establishment (of a government, etc.)
instaurar v to establish, set up (a new order, method, etc.)
instaurator n founder, establisher (of an institution, etc.)
instigacion n instigation
instigar v to instigate
instigator n instigator
instigatora n instigatrix
instilacion n instillation
instilar v to instill, instil (1. to put in drop by drop; 2. to impart gradually)
instinctivo adj instinctive
instincto n instinct;
institucion n institution
instituer v to institute;
instituto n institute (= organization for the promotion of literature, science, art, etc.)
institutor n 1. institutor, founder; 2. teacher
instrucion n I. instruction (1. education; 2. direction); II. [Law] preliminary investigation
instructivo adj instructive
instructor n teacher, instructor; also: drillmaster;
instruer v to instruct (1. to teach, educate; 2. to inform); [Law] to examine, investigate (a case)
instrumentacion n [Mus.] instrumentation; also: orchestration
instrumental adj instrumental (1. performed on musical instruments; 2. [Gram.]);
instrumentar v to instrument (1. [Law] to draw up an instrument; 2. [Mus.] to arrange for instruments; also: to orchestrate)
instrumentista n [Mus.] instrumentalist
instrumento n instrument (1. tool; 2. "musical instrument"; 3. [Law]);
insubmersibile adj insubmersible
insubmision n insubordination, insubmission
insubordinacion n insubordination
insubordinato adj insubordinate
insubstancial adj insubstantial, unsubstantial
insubstancialitate n insubstantiality, unsubstantiality
insuceso n failure (= want of success)
insuficiencia n 1. insufficiency; 2. incapacity, incompetence
insuficiente adj 1. insufficient; 2. incapable, incompetent
insuflacion n insufflation; also: [Med.]
insuflar v to blow upon or into, insufflate
insuflator n insufflator (= device for insufflating); also: [Med.]
insufribile adj insufferable, unbearable
insula n 1. island, isle; 2. block (of buildings)
insulacion n [Elec., etc.] insulation
insulamento n 1. isolation; 2. [Elec., etc.] insulation
insular � adj 1. to isolate, insulate; 2. [Elec., etc.] to insulate
insular � adj insular
insulario n islander
insularitate n insularity
insulator n [Elec.] insulator; attrib [Elec., etc.] insulating
insulina n insulin
insultar v to attack; 2. to insult
insultator n 1. attacker, aggressor; 2. insulter
insulto n 1. attack; 2. insult
insuperabile adj insuperable
insuportabile adj insupportable, unbearable
insurecion n insurrection
insurecional adj insurrectional
insurgente 1. ppr of insurger ; 2. adj insurgent
insurger v to rise (in revolt)
insurgito n insurgent, 1. pp of insurger ; 2. adj insurgent
insurmontabile adj insurmountable
intabulamento n [Arch.] entablature, entablement
intabular v to board up
intactil adj not tactile, intactile
intacto adj intact
intangibile adj intangible
intangibilitate n intangibility
intascar v to pocket, put in a pocket
integrabile adj [Math.] integrable
integrabilitate n [Math.] integrability
integracion n integration (= act of integrating; also: [Math.])
integral � n [Math.] integral
integral � adj 1. complete, whole; 2. [Math.] integral
integrante 1. ppr of integrar ; 2. adj integral (= constituent)
integrar v to integrate (= to complete); also: [Math.]
integrator n integrator
integritate n integrity (1. entirety; 2. uprightness)
integro adj 1. entire, whole; 2. upright (= of unfailing integrity)
intelecion n intellection (= action or process of understanding)
intelectivo adj intellective
intelecto n intellect
intelectual � n intellectual
intelectual � adj intellectual
intelectualitate n intellectuality
inteligencia n 1. intelligence (as in "intelligence quotient"); 2. understanding; also: knowledge, intelligence (of a thing);
inteligente adj intelligent
inteligibile adj intelligible
intemperancia n intemperance
intemperante adj intemperate
intemperato adj intemperate
intencion n intention;
intencional adj intentional
intencionato adj determinde, meaning, willing;
intendencia n intendency (= office and function of an intendant); also: administration, superintendence, management, etc.
intendente n intendant; also: administrator, superintendent, etc.
intender v to intend (= to plan); 2. to understand, apprehend;
intendimento n understanding (= ability to understand)
intenibile adj untenable
intenibilitate n untenability, intenability
intensificacion n intensification
intensificar v to intensify (= to increase the intensity of)
intension n intension, intenseness
intensitate n intensity
intensivo adj intensive (1. having intensity; 2. [Gram.]);
intenso adj intense (=existing in an extreme degree)
intentar v to direct an accusation agains [Law];
intento n, adj intent, intention
inter prep 1. between; 2. among
interacto n entr'acte (1. intermission; 2.dance, piece of music, etc.; performed between the acts of a play)
intercalacion n intercalation
intercalar v to intercalate
intercalario adj intercalary
intercambiabile adj interchangeable
intercambiar v to interchange, exchange
intercambio n interchange
interceder v to intercede
intercepcion n interception
interceptar v to intercept (= to seize or stop on the way from one place to another)
intercesion n intercession
intercesor n intercessor
intercostal adj [Anat.] intercostal
intercruciar v to intercross (= to put crosswise);
intercurente adj intercurrent (1. intervening; 2. [Med.])
intercutaneo adj intercutaneous, subcutaneous
interdicer v to interdict (1. to forbid; 2. [Eccl.])
interdicion n interdiction (1. prohibition; 2. [Law])
interdicto n [Eccl.] interdict
interdigital adj situated between the digits, interdigital
interegno n interregnum
interesante 1. ppr of interessar ; 2. adj interesting
interesar v to interest;
interesato 1. pp of interessar ; 2. adj interested (= self-interested, self-seeking)
interese n interest (1. as in "to have an interest in some enterprise"; 2. as in "to take an interest in some subject"; 3. [Fin.]);
interferencia n [Phys.] interference
interferer v to interfere [Phys.]
interfoliace adj [Bot.] interfoliaceous
interfoliar v to interleave (a book, etc.)
intergecion n [Gram.] interjection
intergectivo adj interjectional
interim � n interim;
interim � adv meanwhile, (in the) meantime
interime adj interim
interior � n inside, interior
interior � adj interior; also: inside, inner, etc.;
interlardamento n (action of) larding or interlarding
interlardar v to lard;[Cookery]; 2. to interlard
interlinea n (blank) space (between two written or printed lines)
interlineacion n interlineation
interlinear � v to interlineate, to interline
interlinear � adj interlinear
interlingua n interlanguage, interlingua
interlingual adj interlingual
interlinguista n interlinguist
interlinguistica n interlinguistics
interlocucion n interlocution (= interchange of speech)
interlocutor n interlocutor
interlocutorio adj [Law] interlocutory
interloquer v to interject (a remark); 2. [Law] to award or pronounce an interlocutory decree
interludio n interlude
interlunio n interlunation, interlunar period
intermaxilar adj intermaxillary;
intermediario n intermediary
intermedie � adj intermediary, intermediate
intermedio � n entr'acte (= dance, piece of music, etc., performed between the acts of a play)
interminabile adj interminable
intermision n intermission
intermitencia n intermittence, intermittency
intermitente adj intermittent;
intermiter v to intermit; interrupt
internacional adj international
internacionalismo n internationalism
internacionalista n internationalist
internacionalitate n internationality
internacionalizacion n internationalization
internacionalizar v to internationalize
internamento n internment;
internar v to intern
internato n boarding school
interno adj internal; also: inner, inside, etc.; n 1. [School] boarder, boarding student; 2. [Med.] intern(e)
internodio n internode
internuncio n internuncio (= representative of the Pope)
interogacion n interrogation;
interogar v to interrogate, examine
interogativo adj [Gram.] interrogative
interogator n interrogator
interogatorio n [Law] interrogatory
interoso adj [Anat.] interosseous
interpelacion n 1. (peremptory) questioning; 2. interpellation
interpelante n interpellant
interpelar v to challenge (someone) to answer; 2. [Parl.] to interpellate
interpelator n interpellant
interpolacion n interpolation
interpolar v to interpolate
interpolator n interpolator
interponer v to interpose
interposicion n interposition
interprendente adj enterprising
interprender v to undertake
interprenditor n (one who undertakes something) undertaker, entrepreneur; also: contractor
interpretabile adj interpretable
interpretacion n interpretation
interpretar v to interpret (1. to explain or expound; 2. to translate as interpreter)
interpretativo adj interpretive, interpretative
interprete n interpreter (1. one whose profession is to translate orally; 2. one who explains or expounds)
interprisa n undertaking, enterprise
interprisario n impresario
interamento n interment, burial
interar v to inter, bury
intersecion n [Geom.] intersection
interstelar adj interstellar
intersticial adj interstitial
intersticio n 1. interstice; 2. interval (= space of time between two events)
intertanto adv meanwhile, in the meantime
intertener v to entertain (= to divert, amuse)
intertenimento n entertainment (= diversion, amusement)
intertropical adj intertropical
interumper v to interrupt (1. to break in upon; 2. as in "a building interrupts the view")
interupcion n interruption (= action of interrupting, breaking in upon)
interuptivo adj interruptive
interupto adj interrupted
interuptor n interrupter (1. one who interrupts; 2. [Elec.])
intervalo n interval
intervencion n intervention (as in "intervention in a quarrel")
intervenir v to intervene (as in "to intervene in a quarrel")
intervertebral adj intervertebral
intervider v to catch sight of, catch a glimpse of
intervista n interview (= meeting, conference)
intervistar v to interview [Journ.]
intervistator n [Journ.] interviewer
intervocalico adj [Phonet.] intervocalic
intesta adj [Law] intestate (= without having made a valid will)
intestinal adj intestinal
intestino n, adj intestine, bowel
intimacion n intimation (= formal notification)
intimar v to intimate (= to make known formally)
intimidabile adj easily intimidated
intimidacion n intimidation
intimidar v to intimidate
intimitate n intimacy
intimo adj intimate (1. inward, deepseated; 2. close)
intitulacion n (act of) entitling (as in "entitling a book, etc.")
intitular v to entitle (as in "to entitle a book, etc.")
intolerabile adj intolerable
intolerabilitate n intolerability
intolerancia n intolerance
intolerante adj intolerant
intonacion n intonation
intonar v to intonate, intone
intorcer v to twist inwards
intorsion n intorsion
intoxicacion n toxication, poisoning
intoxicar v to poison
intra adv/prep within
intractabile adj intractable
intractabilitate n intractability
intradorso n [Arch.] intrados
intraducibile adj untranslatable
intramural adj intramural
intransferibile adj not transferable, untransferable
intransigencia n intransigence
intransigente adj uncompromising, intransigent
intransmisibile adj not transmissible
intransmutabile adj not transmutable
intravenoso adj intravenous;
intrepiditate n intrepidity
intrepido adj intrepid
intricacion n intrication, intricacy, complication
intricar v to entangle, confuse, intricate; II. to intrigue (1. to excite the curiosity or interest of; 2. to carry on underhand plotting or scheming);
intricato 1. pp of intricar ; 2. adj intricate
intrico n I. intricacy, complication; 2. intrigue (= underhand plotting or scheming)
intriga n intrigue (1. underhanded plotting or scheming; 2. plot of a play, novel, etc.);
intrigante � n intriguer, intrigant
intrigante � 1. ppr of intrigar ; 2. adj scheming
intrigar v to intrigue (1. to excite the curiosity or interest of; 2. to carry on underhand plotting or scheming)
intrinseco adj intrinsic
intro adv inwardly, internally, on the inside, in
introducer v to introduce (= to insert, put in, bring in, etc.)
introducion n introduction;
introductivo adj introductory, introductive
introductor n 1. introducer; 2. introductor (of ambassadors)
introductorio adj introductory
intromision n intromission
intromiter v to intromit
intronamento n enthronement
intronar v to enthrone
introspecion n introspection
introspectivo adj introspective
introspicer v to introspect (1. to look within; 2. to practice introspection)
introvabile adj not to be found
introversion n introversion (1. action or state of turning inwards; 2. [Relig.] contemplation of the indwelling divine presence; 3. [Psychol.])
introverter v to introvert (1. Zool.] to draw inward, invaginate; 2. to turn the mind, direct the attention, inward; 3. to be introverted)
introvertito 1. pp of introverter ; 2. adj [Psychol.] introverted, n [Psychol.] introvert
intruder v to intrude (= to thrust or force in or upon);
intrusion n intrusion (= act of intruding upon someone)
intruso n intruder,adj intruding
intuer v to perceive by intuition, to intuit
intuicion n intuition
intuitivo adj intuitive
intumecencia n intumescence
intumecente 1. ppr of intumescer ; 2. adj intumescent
intumecer v to intumesce
intus adv inside (1. on the inside, within; 2. into, to the inside)
intusucepcion n [Physiol.] intussusception
inumacion n burial, interment, inhumation
inumanitate n inhumanity
inumano adj inhuman; inhumane
inumar v to bury, inter, inhume
inumerabile adj innumerable
inumerabilitate n innumerability
inundacion n inundation, flood
inundar v to flood, inundate
inurbano adj inurbane
inusabile adj unusable
inusual adj unusual (1. out of the ordinary; 2. not customary)
inutil adj useless
inutilitate n uselessness
inutilizabile adj unutilizable, unusable
inutilizar v to render useless
inutilizato adj not utilized, unused
invader v to invade
invaginacion n invagination, intussuception
invaginar v to invaginate
invaginato 1. pp of invaginar ; 2. adj invaginated, invaginate
invainar v to sheathe (a sword, etc.)
invalidacion n invalidation
invalidar v to invalidate
invaliditate n invalidity (1. want of bodily strength; 2. want of validity, invalidness)
invalido n invalid; specif.: disabled soldier
invariabile adj invariable
invariabilitate n invariability
invazar v to fill into containers; also: to bottle, etc.
invazion n invasion
invazivo adj invasive
invazor n invader
invectiva n invective, abuse
invectivo adj abusive, reviling
invelopamento n envelopment
invelopar v to envelop, wrap up
invelope n envelope
invencion n invention;
invendibile adj unsalable
invenenamento n (act of) poisoning
invenenar v to poison
inventar v to invent
inventariar v to inventory
inventario n inventory;
inventivo adj inventive
inventor n inventor
inver v to inveigh
invergoniar v to shame, put to shame; to make (feel) ashamed
invergoniato 1. pp of avergoniar ; 2. adj ashamed
inverisimil adj unlikely, improbable
inverosimilancia n lack of verisimilitude, improbability
inverosimilante adj unlikely, improbable
inversion n inversion
inversivo adj inversive
inverso n, adj inverse
inversor n [Elec.] reversing switch
invertebrato n [Zool.] invertebrate
inverter v to invert; 2. to capsize;
invertina n [Biochem.] invertase, invertin
investigabile adj investigable
investigacion n investigation
investigar v to investigate
investigator n investigator
investimento n 1. investiture (= formal investing of a person with an office, power, etc.); 2. beleaguerment; 3. [Fin.] investment
investir v to invest (1. as in "to invest with supreme authority"; 2. to beleaguer; 3. [Fin.])
investitura n investiture (= formal investing of a person with an office, power, etc.)
inveterar v to grow old; 2. to grow inveterate
inveterato adj inveterate
inviar v to send
inviato n envoy (1. messenger, representative; 2. [Dipl.])
invicto adj unvanquished
invidia n 1. covetousness; 2. envy (= feeling of envy)
invidiabile adj enviable
invidiar v to envy (1. to covet; 2. to be envious of)
invidioso adj envious
invincibile adj invincible
invincibilitate n invincibility
invio n sending, dispatch
inviolabile adj inviolable
inviolabilitate n inviolability
inviolato adj inviolate
invirgar v to bend (a sail) [Naut.]
invirgatura n 1. [Naut.] (action of) bending (a sail); 2. [Naut.] spread (of sails)
invisibile adj invisible
invisibilitate n invisibility
invitacion n invitation
invitar v to invite
invitato n (invited) guest
invitator n one who invites, inviter
invitatorio n [Eccl.] invitatory
invocacion n invocation
invocar v to invoke (1. to call upon for help or protection; 2. to conjure);
invocator n invoker
invocatorio adj invocatory
involucion n involution (1. act of involving; state of being involved; 2. retrograde development)
involuntario adj involuntary
involuto adj involute (1. involved, intricate; 2. [Bot.])
involver v to wrap (up), envelop; II. to involve (1. to entangle, implicate; 2. to imply)
invulnerabile adj invulnerable
invulnerabilitate n invulnerability
io pron pers I
iodar v to iodate
iodato n iodate
iodico adj iodic
iodismo n [Med.] iodism
iodo n iodine
iodoformo n iodoform
iodometria n iodometry
iodoso adj iodous
iogurt n yogurt
ion n ion
ionico adj [Phys.] ionic
ionizacion n ionization
ionizar v to ionize
iota n iota (1. ninth letter of the Greek alphabet; 2. as in "not an iota of evidence")
ipsilon (twentieth letter of the Greek alphabet);
ira n anger, wrath, ire
iracer v to become angry
iracibile adj irascible
iracibilitate n irascibility
iracionabile adj unreasonable (1. not endowed with reason; 2. not conformable to reason)
iracional adj irrational (1. not endowed with reason; 2. not conformable to reason, unreasonable; 3. [Math.])
iracionalitate n irrationality (1. state of lacking reason; 2. unreasonableness; 3. [Math.])
iradiacion n irradiation (1. act of irradiating; 2. state of being irradiated)
iradiante 1. ppr of irradiar ; 2. adj irradiant
iradiar v to radiate, irradiate (1. to shine; 2. to give out, shed)
iradiator n irradiator
Iraq n Irak ^
iraquiano adj native of Irak ^
irato adj angry, wrathful, irate
ireal adj unreal
irealitate n unreality
irealizabile adj unrealizable
ireclamabile adj nonclaimable
ireconciliabile adj irreconcilable
ireconciliabilitate n irreconcilability
irecuperabile adj irrecoverable
irecusabile adj [Law] not challengeable, not exceptionable, irrecusable
iredenta n irredenta
iredentismo n Irredentism; irredentism
iredentista n Irredentist; irredentist
iredimibile adj irredeemable (= not redeemable)
ireducibile adj irreducible
ireducibilitate n irreducibility
ireflexion n want of reflection, thoughtlessness
ireformabile adj irreformable
irefrangibile adj irrefrangible
irefrangibilitate n irrefrangibility
irefutabile adj irrefutable
irefutabilitate n irrefutability
irefutato adj unrefuted
iregular adj irregular
iregularitate n irregularity (1. quality of being irregular; 2. that which is irregular)
ireligion n irreligion
ireligiositate n irreligiousness
ireligioso adj irreligious
iremediabile adj irremediable
iremisibile adj irremissible
iremisibilitate n irremissibility
iremunerabile adj irremunerable
ireparabile adj irreparable
ireparabilitate n irreparability
irepresibile adj irrepressible
ireprochabile adj irreproachable
iresistibile adj irresistible
iresistibilitate n irresistibility
iresolubile adj irresoluble, irresolvable
iresolucion n irresolution, irresoluteness
iresoluto adj irresolute
irespirabile adj irrespirable (= not fit for respiration)
iresponsabile adj irresponsible
iresponsabilitate n irresponsibility
ireverencia n irreverence
ireverente adj irreverent
irevocabile adj irrevocable
irevocabilitate n irrevocability
iridace adj [Bot.] iridaceous
iridaceas npl [Bot.] Iridaceae
iride iris (1. rainbow; 2. "iris of the eye"; 3. [Bot.]; also: orris);
Iride npr [Gr. Relig.] Iris;
iridecencia n iridescence
iridecente 1. ppr of iridescer ; 2. adj iridescent
iridecer v to iridesce
iridium n iridium
irigabile adj irrigable
irigacion n irrigation
irigar v to irrigate
irigator n 1. irrigator; 2. [Med.] syringe, clyster
irigatorio adj irrigative, irrigatory
iris iris (1. rainbow; 2. "iris of the eye"; 3. [Bot.]; also: orris);
Iris npr [Gr. Relig.] Iris;
irision n derision
irisor n derider
irisorio adj derisive, derisory
iritabile adj irritable
iritabilitate n irritability
iritacion n irritation (1. annoyance; 2. [Pathol.]; 3. [Physiol.])
iritante n irritant; also: [Med.]
iritar v to irritate (1. to annoy; 2. [Pathol.] to make morbidly sensitive; 3. [Physiol.] to stimulate to vital action)
irite adj [Law] void, nullified
iritis n [Med.] iritis
irizacion n iridescence, irization
irizar v to make iridescent, iridize
Irlanda npr Ireland ^
irlandese n, adj 1. Irish (language); 2. Irishman, Irishwoman ^
ironia n irony
ironico adj ironical, ironic
ironista n ironist; ironical person
ironizar v to speak ironically, ironize
iroracion n bedewment; also: sprinkling, spraying
irorar v to bedew; also: to sprinkle, spray
irumper v to break or burst into, irrupt
irupcion n irruption
Isaco nprm Isaac
Isaias npr Isaiah
islam n Islam
islamico adj Islamic, Islamitic
islamismo n Islamism
islamitico adj Islamitic, Islamic
islamizar v to Islamize
Islanda npr Iceland ^
islandese n 1. Icelander; 2. Icelandic (language), adj icelandic ^
islandico adj Icelandic
isobare adj [Phys., Geog.] isobaric;
isobarico adj isobaric (1. [Phys., Geog.]; 2. [Chem.] )
isobaro n isobar (1. [Meteorol.]; 2. [Chem.])
isoceles adj isosceles
isoclino n isocline
isocronismo n isochronism
isocrono adj isochronal
isocronal adj isochronal
isodiametrico adj isodiametric
isodinamico adj isodynamic
isogamia n isogamy
isogamo adj [Biol.] isogamous
isogonal adj isogonal
isolacion n 1. isolation; 2. [Elec., etc.] insulation
isolamento n 1. isolation; 2. [Elec., etc.] insulation
isolar v to isolate, insulate; 2. [Elec., etc.] to insulate
isolato 1. pp of isolar ; 2. adj isolated, lonely, solitary
isolator n 1. isolator (= one who or that which isolates); 2. [Elec., etc.] insulator
isomere adj [Chem. ] isomeric, isomerous
isomerismo n [Chem.] isomerism
isometrico adj isometric
isomorfe adj isomorphic
isomorfismo n isomorphism
isotermo n isotherm
isotermal adj isothermal
isotope adj [Chem.] isotopic
isotopo n [Chem.] isotope
Israel npr Israel ^
israeliano n. adj 1. Israelite; 2. Israeli (= national of the State of Israel) ^
ista (female) I. dem adj 1. this; these; 2. (the) latter (= second of two); II. dem pron 1. this (one); 2. the latter;
iste (male) I. dem adj 1. this; these; 2. (the) latter (= second of two); II. dem pron 1. this (one); 2. the latter;
istmico adj isthmian
istmo n isthmus
isto this; (for this reason, for that reason)
Italia npr Italy ^
italianismo n Italianism
italianizar v to Italianize
italiano n, adj Italian (1. language of Italy; 2. native of Italy) ^
italico adj 1. Italic; 2. [Print.] italic, n [Print.] italic
item adv I. item; II. likewise (1. in the same manner; 2. moreover, furthermore)
iterabile adj repeatable
iteracion n iteration, repetition
iterar v to iterate, repeat (1. to do again; 2. to say again)
iterativo adj iterative (1. repetitive; 2. [Gram.] frequentative)
iterator n repeater (= one who repeats)
itinerancia n itinerancy
itinerante adj itinerant
itinerar v to travel from place to place
itinerario n, adj itinerary (= pertaining to roads, a route, or a journey)
itinere n road, route; line of travel
ja adv already, at once, right away; just now, a moment ago; indeed, surely;
jaca n coat, jacket
jacer v to lie (= to be lying in a certain place)
jacimento n [Geol.] layer, deposit, stratum
Jacob npr Jacob
jacobinismo n Jacobinism
jacobinista n, adj Jacobin (1. Dominican friar; 2. [Fr. Hist.])
jacobitista n [Ch. Hist.; Engl. Hist.; etc.] Jacobite
jacobitismo n Jacobitism
jacota n jacket, coat;
jaculacion n jaculation
jacular v to throw, cast, hurl; to jaculate
jaculatorio adj ejaculatory (as in "ejaculatory prayer")
jada n jade (= the stone "jade")
Jafet npr [Bib.] Japheth
jafetico adj Japhetic
jalo adj yellow
jaloide n 1. yellowness; 2. jaundice
jamais adv ever, at any time;
jamais! never!
Jano npr [Rom. Mythol.] Janus
jantar � n breakfast
jantar � v to breakfast
januario n January
Japon npr Japan ^
japonese n, adj Japanese (1. Japanese language; 2. native of Japan) ^
jara n (large earthenware) jar
jardin n garden
jardinage n (art of) gardening
jardinar v to garden
jardinaria n gardening (= gardener's trade or business)
jardinaro n gardener
jardiniera n ornamental flower stand, jardiniere
jargon [F] n jargon (1. language regarded as barbarous; 2. technical vocabulary of a special group)
jargonar v to jargon
jasmin n jasmine, jessamine
jazz [A] n jazz (music)
Joanes nprm John
jocar v to play (1. to take part in a game; 2. to gamble; 3. [Theat.] to act)
jocator n 1. player (= participant in a game); 2. gambler
jockey [A] n jockey
joco n 1. play, game (as in "the play of children," "the game of chess," etc.); 2. playing, gaming, gambling; 3. game (= set of things needed to play a game);
jocoso adj playful, jocose
jocular � v to juggle (= to perform the tricks of a juggler)
jocular � adj jocular (as in "a jocular person")
jocularia n jugglery (= skill or act of a juggler)
joculator n juggler, prestidigitator
joculo n 1. little joke or jest; 2. toy, plaything
joiel n jewel;
joielaria n jeweler's shop
joielaro n jeweler
Jonas npr Jonah, Jonas
jornal n 1. diary, journal; 2. newspaper; also: periodical
jornalismo n journalism (1. profession of a journalist; 2. newspapers and magazines as a group)
jornalista n journalist
jornalistico adj journalistic
jornata n day's journey
jorno n day (1. "day" as opposed to "night"; 2. period of twenty-four hours)
Jose npr Joseph
Josefina npr Josephine
Josue npr Joshua
jota tenth letter of the Roman alphabet
joule n [Phys.] joule
Jove npr Jove (1. [Rom. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.] Jupiter)
jovedie n Thursday
quinto-die n Thursday
jovial adj jovial
jovialitate n joviality
jubilacion n jubilation, rejoicing
jubilante 1. ppr of jubilar ; 2. adj jubilant, exultant
jubilar v to rejoice, jubilate
jubilator n rejoicer, one who rejoices
jubileo n jubilee (1. [Jewish Hist.] year of Jubilee; 2. [R.C.Ch.] as in "extraordinary jubilee"; 3. celebration of the fiftieth anniversay of an event)
jubilo n exultant joy, jubilee
judaico adj Judaic
judaismo n Judaism
judaista n Judaist, Judaizer
judaizar v to Judaize
Judas npr I. [Bib.] Judah (1. one of the sons of Jacob; 2. the Tribe of Judah; 3. the Kingdom of Judah); II. Judas; specif.: 1. Judas Iscariot; 2. St. Jude; als
Judea npr Judea ^
judeo n, adj Jew ^
judeo-cristiano adj Judeochristian
judeo-germano n Judaeo-German, Yiddish
judeo-hispaniol adj/n Judaeo-Spanish, Ladino
judicamento n judgment (1. action of judging; 2. sentence)
judicar v to judge
judicativo adj judicative
judicator n judger
judicatorio adj judicatory
judicatura n judicature (1. function of a judge; 2. judges collectively)
judice n judge
judicial adj [Law] judicial
judiciario adj [Law] judicial; judiciary
judicio n I. judgment (1. sentence; 2. opinion; 3. faculty of judging); II. tribunal; III. trial (as in "trial for theft");
judicioso adj judicious
jugo n yoke (1. frame for coupling draft animals; 2. servitude, bondage; 3. [Naut.])
Jugoslavia npr Yugoslavia ^
jugoslavo n Yugoslav (1. native of Yugoslavia; 2. Serbo-Croatian language) ^
jugular � v to cut the throat of (someone), jugulate
jugular � adj [Anat.] jugular
jugulo n 1. collarbone; 2. throat; also: [Zool.] jugulum
jujube [F] n jujube
jujutsu [J] n jujitsu, jiujitsu
Julia nprf Julia
juliano adj Julian;
Juliano nprm Julian
Julieta nprf Juliet
julio July
Julio nprm Julius;
juncion n junction (1. action of joining, coming together; 2. place where things join)
juncto adj joined, joint, attached;
junctura n juncture (1. action of joining together; 2. joint, articulation)
junger v to join (= to bring or put together)
jungla n jungle
junio n June
junior adj junior, younger
junipero n juniper
junker [G] n Junker
Jupiter npr Jupiter (1. [Rom. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
juramento n oath (as in "to take an oath");
jurar v to swear, take an oath
jurato n juryman, juror;
juratorio adj [Law] juratory
jure n right, law (as in "divine right or law")
juridico adj juridical;
jurisconsulto n jurist, jurisconsult
jurisdicion n jurisdiction
jurisdicional adj jurisdictional
jurisprudencia n jurisprudence
jurisprudencial adj jurisprudential
jurisprudente adj jurisprudent
jurista n jurist
jury [A] n jury
justamente adv just, exactly;
justeza n exactness, accuracy
justicia n justice (1. quality of being just; 2. exercise of authority in maintenance of right);
justificabile adj justifiable
justificacion n justification
justificar v to justify (1. to show the justice or rightness of; 2. [Print.])
justificativo adj justificative, justificatory
justificato 1. pp of justificar ; 2. adj justified, justifiable
justificator n justifier
justo adj 1. just (= equitable, fair); 2. exact, accurate
jute [A] n jute
juvene adj young
juvenil adj juvenile, youthful
juvenilitate n juvenility, youthfulness
juventude n youth; also: boyhood, girlhood
juxta 1. adv near, near by; 2. prep near, near to, next to, etc.
juxtaponer v to juxtapose
juxtaposicion n juxtaposition
kapa n kay, eleventh letter of the Roman alphabet
karma [Skr.] n karma
kg abbr = kilogramma
kl abbr = kilolitro
km abbr = kilometro ;
km� = kilometro quadrate
l abbr = litro
la � art. def. female; pron pers her (as in "I see her", "I write her a letter")
la � n 1. [Mus.] la; 2. [Mus.] (the note) A
laber v to fall, droop, slide down
labial � n [Gram.] labial
labial � adj labial also: [Gram.]
labializar v to labialize
labiato adj labiate; also: [Bot.]
labile adj labile, unstable
labio n [Anat.] lip;
labiodental adj [Phonet.] labiodental
labirintico adj labyrinthine, labyrinthic
labirinto n labyrinth (1. maze; 2. [Anat.])
labor n work; also: travail
laborar v to work; also: to labor, toil, etc.;
laborator n 1. worker, workman, etc.; 2. farmer, farm worker, farm hand, etc.
laboratorial adj laboratory;
laboratorio n laboratory
laboriositate n laboriousness (1. diligence; 2. toilsomeness)
laborioso adj laborious (1. hard-working, industrious; 2. requiring hard work, toilsome)
Labrador npr Labrador
labradorite n [Mineral.] labradorite
laca n 1. lac (= dark-red resinous incrustation produced by the puncture of the Coccus lacca); 2. lake (= pigment obtained from lac); 3. lacquer
lacaio n lackey, footman, valet
lacar v to lacquer
Lacedemone n Lacedaemon (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. Sparta)
lacedemonie adj lacedaemonian
lacedemonio n Lacedaemonian
laceracion n laceration
lacerar v to tear (to pieces), lacerate, mangle
lacerta n lizard
Latio npr Latium ^
lacivitate n lasciviousness
lacivo adj lascivious
laco n lake (= large body of water surrounded by land)
Laconia npr Laconia
laconico adj 1. Laconian; 2. laconic
laconismo n laconism
lacono n Laconian
lacrima n tear (1. as in "to shed tears"; 2. as in "tears of resin")
lacrimabile adj worthy of tears, lamentable
lacrimacion n lachrymation
lacrimal adj lachrymal;
lacrimar v to weep, shed tears
lacrimatorio adj lachrymatory, n [Archaeol.] tear bottle, lachrymatory
lacrimogene adj tear-provoking, lachrymatory;
lacrimoso adj lachrymose
lactacion n lactation (1. action of suckling; 2. secretion of milk)
lactara n milkmaid
lactaria n dairy (I. place where milk and cream are kept and made into butter and cheese; 2. store that sells milk and milk products)
lactario adj 1. giving milk, milch; 2. lactary
lactaro n milkman
lactato n [Chem.] lactate
lacte adj milky; n 1. milk; 2. milt (of fish);
lactecencia n lactescence
lactecente 1. ppr of lactescer ; 2. adj lactescent (= having a milky look)
lactecer v to become milky, lactesce
lactico adj lactic (I. pertaining to milk; 2. [Chem.])
lactifero adj lactiferous
lactoso n [Chem.] lactose
lactuca n lettuce
lactucario n lactucarium (= mild narcotic substance extracted from lettuce)
lacuna n lacuna
lacunoso adj lacunose
lacustre adj lacustrine
laguna n lagoon
laicizacion n laicization
laicizar v to laicize
laico n layman, laic, adj lay, laic, laical
lama n lama;
lambda n lambda (= 11th letter of the Greek alphabet)
lambdacismo n lambdacism
lambente 1. ppr of lamber ; 2. adj lambent
lamber v to lick, lap; also: to lap up
lamela n thin plate; also: [Bot., Zool.] lamella
lamelibranco n [Zool.] lamellibranch;
lamentabile adj 1. lamentable (to be pitied); 2. mournful, doleful
lamentacion n lamentation
lamentar v to lament (1. to wail; 2. to bewail)
lamentator n lamenter
lamento n lament, lamentation
lamentoso adj 1. plaintive; querulous; 2. lamentable
lamina n I. lamina (I. thin plate, foil; 2. [Bot.] the blade or flat expanded portion of a leaf); II. blade (of knife, etc.)
laminacion n lamination
laminar v to laminate (I. to beat or roll into thin plates; 2. to split into layers or leaves; 3. to overlay with plates of metal)
laminatorio n rolling mill, flatting mill
lampa n lamp;
lampada n lamp
lampadario n lampadary; candelabrum
lampadaro n lampmaker
lampion n 1. lampion; 2. Chinese lantern
lampiride n glowworm
lampista n 1. lampmaker or lamp seller; 2. lamplighter, lampman
lampistaria n lamp shop
lampreda n [Ichthyol.] lamprey
lana n wool;
lanaria n 1. manufacture of wool; 2. woolen goods
lanaro n woolen draper
lancea n lance, spear
lanceaflamas n [Mil.] flame thrower
lanceamento n I. (action of) hurling, flinging; II. (action of) launching (1. setting afloat; 2. starting off, setting in operation)
lancear v to hurl, fling; II. to launch (1. to set afloat; 2. to start, set going)
lanceola n [Bot.] lanceolate leaf, petal, etc.
lanceolato adj [Bot.] lanceolate
lancero n lancer
lanceta n lancet
lancetada n [Surg.] (action or result of) lancing
lancetar v to lance [Surg.]
lancha n launch (as in "steam launch")
landa n moor (= moorland);
Landas Landes
Landau npr Landau;
languer v to languish (= to become or continue to be languid);
languido adj languid
languimento n languishment
languor n languor (= state of bodily or mental weariness)
languoroso adj languorous
lanifero adj wool-bearing, laniferous
lanolina n lanolin
lanositate n wooliness
lanoso adj wooly
lanterna n lantern (1. as in "railroad lantern"; 2. [Arch.]);
lanugine n down (= downy hairs)
lanuginoso adj downy, lanuginous
lapidacion n stoning, lapidation
lapidar v to stone, lapidate (1. to hurl stones at (someone); 2. to put to death by stoning)
lapidario n lapidary
lapidator n stoner, lapidator
lapide n, adj stone, stony, lapideous
lapidecencia n lapidescence
lapidecente adj lapidescent
lapidicolo adj [Zool.] lapidicolous
lapidificacion n lapidification, petrifaction, petrification
lapidificar v to petrify, lapidify
lapidifico adj lapidific
lapidoso adj stony, lapidous
lapili lapilli
lapilo n [Geol.] lapillo, lapillus;
lapso n lapse (1. as in "lapse of time"; 2. slip)
lapsus n slip (= error)
lardace adj lardaceous
lardar v to lard (1. [Cookery]; 2. to interlard)
lardo n 1. lard; 2. bacon
lardoso adj lardy
largura n 1. breadth, width; 2. liberality, generosity
largheto n [Mus.] larghetto
largo adj 1. broad, wide; 2. liberal, openhanded; n 1. wideness, expanse, etc.; also: high sea; 2. [Mus.] largo
largor n breadth, width
larice n larch
laringe adj laryngeal
laringitis n laryngitis
laringoscopia n laryngoscopia
laringoscopio n laryngoscope
laro n [Ornith.] seagull, gull, mew
larva n larva (1. [Rom. Mythol.]; 2. [Zool.; specif.: Entom.])
larval adj larval
larvato adj [Med.] larvate
lasar v to leave (I. to allow to remain in some place or state; 2. to commit, entrust, hand over); II. to let (= to allow to, permit to);
laso n lasso
lastre n ballast; also: [R.R.]
lata n sheet metal;
late adj broad, wide
latencia n latency
latente 1. ppr of later ; 2. adj latent;
later v to lie hidden, be hidden
lateral adj lateral;
latere n side;
laticlavo n [Rom. Antiq.] laticlave
laticolo adj thick-necked
latifundio n latifundium
latinismo n Latinism
latinista n Latinist
latinitate n Latinity
latinizacion n Latinization
latinizar v to Latinize (= to make Latin or Latinlike)
latino n, adj Latin (1. [Rom. Hist.] native or inhabitent of Latium; 2. member of one of the Latin races; 3. Latin language); ^
latitude n I. breadth, width; II. latitude (1. freedom from narrow restrictions; 2. [Geol.])
latitudinal adj latitudinal
latitudinario n Latitudinarian
laton n brass (= alloy of copper and zinc)
latonaria n brassworks
latonaro n brassworker, brazier
latrar v to bark, bay
latrato n bark, barking (of a dog, etc.)
latria n [Theol.] latria
latrina n latrine
laudabile adj praiseworthy, laudable
laudabilitate n praiseworthiness, laudability
laudacion n praise, lauding, laudation
laudanina n [Chem.] laudanine
laudano n laudanum (= tincture of opium)
laudar v to praise, laud
laudativo adj laudatory, laudative
laudator n lauder
laudatorio adj laudatory
laude n praise;
laurace adj lauraceous
lauraceas n [Bot.] Lauraceae
laurea n laurel crown
laureato adj crowned with laurel, laureate;
laureto n laurel grove
laurico adj [Chem.] lauric
lauro n laurel, bay-tree, bay-laurel; also: laurel (as in "to earn one's laurels)
laurus n laurel (tree or shrub);
lava n lava
lavabile adj washable
lavabo n lavabo (1. [R.C.Ch.]; 2. washstand)
lavage n (act of) washing; also: [Med.] lavage
lavamanos n washstand
lavamento n 1. (act of) washing, cleansing; 2. (act of) purifying, purification
lavanda n wash, (act of) washing
lavandara n laundress
lavandaria n laundry (= establishment where clothes and other articles are washed and ironed)
lavandula n [Bot.] lavender
lavar v to wash, cleanse; 2. to make pure, purify
lavator n washer (= one who or that which washes)
lavatorio n washhouse, washroom; also: lavatory
lavatura n 1. wash, (act of) washing; 2. dishwater
lavico adj lavic, lavatic
laxar v to loosen, slacken (something); also: [Med.] to purge, lax; 2. to release, let go, set free, etc.
laxativo n, adj [Med.] laxative
laxe adj loose (= not tight, taut, firm, etc.); also: lax
laxitate n laxity, laxness
lazareto n 1. leprosarium, leprosery; 2. lazaretto (= building or vessel used for detention in quarentine)
lazarista n [R.C.Ch.] Lazarist, Vincentian
Lazaro npr Lazarus
lazuli n (lapis) lazuli
lazulite n lazulite; also: lapis lazuli
le pron pers 1. him (as in "I see him", "I write him a letter"); 2. it (as in "I like it", "I'll give it another thought")
lecamento n (action of) licking
lecar v to lick (as in "to lick one's fingers" )
lecion n I. reading (= the form in which something is written in a manuscript or book); II. lesson (1. [Eccl.]; 2. something taught or learned)
lectiera n I. litter (1. vehicle carried on men's shoulders or by animals; 2. stretcher; 3. straw, hay, etc. used as bedding for animals); II. [R.R.; Naut.] berth
lecto n bed (1. [Furniture]; 2. "the bed of a river"; 3. [Geol.]); bedstead;
lector n 1. reader (= one who reads books, etc.); 2. [R.C.Ch.] lector
lectura n reading (1. act of reading; 2. ability to read; 3. as in "that book makes pleasant reading")
leder v to wound, injure
legacion n legation (1. office, position, dignity, etc., of a legate or of an envoy; 2. diplomatic representative of a country together with his staff; 3. premises
legal adj legal;
legalitate n legality, lawfulness
legalizacion n legalization
legalizar v to legalize (= to make legal, render legally valid)
legar v to delegate, send as an envoy; 2. to bequeath
legatario n legatee
legato � n legacy; also: bequest
legato � n I. legate (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [R.C.Ch.]); II. envoy
lege n law;
legenda n legend (inscription, caption);
leger v to read (as in "to read a book, letter, etc.")
legibile adj legible; readable
legibilitate n legibility; readibility
legiero adj 1. light (= of little weight); 2. slight, trifling; 3. superficial, shallow; 4. nimble, agile, fleet
legiereza n 1. lightness (= state of being not heavy); 2. slightness, trifling; 3. superficiality, shallowness; 4. nimbleness, agility, fleetness
legiferar v to legislate
legifero n lawmaker
legion n legion (1. [Mil.]; 2. very large number);
legionario n, adj legionary; also: legionnaire
legislacion n legislation (1. making of laws; 2. laws made)
legislativo adj legislative (as in "legislative body")
legislator n legislator
legislatura n 1. legislature (= legislative body); 2. time of office of a legislative body
legista n jurist
legitimacion n 1. legitimation; 2. identification (= submission of credentials)
legitimar v to legitimate (1. as in "to legitimate a child"; 2. to justify)
legitimismo n legitimism
legitimista n legitimist
legitimitate n legitimacy
legitimo adj legitimate (1. lawfully begotten; 2. lawful, accordant with law)
legumina n [Chem.] legumin
legume, -ine n 1. legume; pulse; 2. potherb (*)
leguminiforme adj leguminiform
leguminosas npl [Bot.] Leguminosae
leguminoso adj leguminous
lema n [Logic, Math.] lemma
Lemano npr Lake Leman, Lake of Geneva
lenda n legend (1. myth, fable); (*)
lendario adj legendary (*)
Leningrad npr Leningrad
leninismo n Leninism
leninista n Leninist
lentar v to slow down, reduce speed
lente n 1. lentil; 2. [Opt.] lens
lenticela n [Bot.] lenticel
lenticula n lentil
lenticular adj lenticular
lentiforme adj lentiform
lentigine n freckle
lentiginoso adj freckled
lento adj 1. slow (= moving at slow speed); 2. viscid
lentor n 1. slowness; 2. viscidity
leon n lion male;
leonesa n lion female;
Leon [Astron.] Lion, Leo;
Leonidas npr Leonidas
leoniera n lion's den
leonin adj lion, leonine
leontiase n [Pathol.] leontiasis
leopardo n [Zool.] leopard
lepidodendro n [Paleontol.] lepidodendron
lepidolito n [Mineral.] lepidolite
lepidoptere adj [Entom.] lepidopterous
lepidopteros npl [Entom.] Lepidoptera
lepidosirena n [Zool.] lepidosiren
lepisma n 1. [Entom.] silverfish; 2. [Entom.] Lepisma
leporario n greyhound
lepore n hare
leporide n leporide
leporino adj hare, leporine;
lepra n leprosy
leproso n leper, adj leprous ,
lesion n lesion; also: [Law, Med.]
leso adj injured, hurt
letargia n lethargy
letargico adj lethargic
letargo n lethargy
letone n, adj 1. Lett; also: Latvian; 2. Lettish (language)
Letonia npr Latvia
leucemia n leukemia, leuchaemia
leucemico adj leukemic, leuchaemic
leucocito n [Anat.] leucocyte
levamento n 1. (act of) raising, lifting (up); 2. (act of) removing, carrying or taking away
levante n east (= direction of sunrise);
levantino n, adj Levantine
levar v to raise, lift (up); 2. to remove, carry or take away;
levata n [Mil.] levy
levator n he who or that which raises or removes; also: lever
levatura n 1. (action of) raising; 2. leaven; also: yeast
leve adj light (= of little weight); also: frivolous, trifling
levitacion n levitation
levitar v to levitate
levitate n lightness (= state of being not heavy); also: levity
levogir adj [Phys., Chem., etc.] levogyrate, levogyre, levogyrous
levulosa n [Chem.] levulose
lexical adj lexical
lexico n lexicon
lexicografia n lexicography
lexicografico adj lexicographical
lexicografo n lexicographer
liaison n liaison (1. "liaison between man and woman"; 2. [Phonet.])
libanese adj/n Lebanese ^
Libano npr Lebanon (1. Lebanon Mountains; 2. state of Lebanon); ^
libelar v to libel
libelista n libeler, libelist
libelo n libel (1. [Law]; 2. lampoon, satire)
liberacion n liberation
liberal � n liberal
liberal � adj liberal (1. generous; 2. broadminded; 3. [Pol.]);
liberalismo n liberalism
liberalitate n liberality (1. generosity; 2. broadmindedness)
liberalizacion n liberalization
liberalizar v to liberalize (= to make liberal)
liberar v to free, liberate; also: to release;
liberato n [Rom. Hist.] freedman
liberator n liberator
libere adj free (= enjoying liberty; not compelled, hampered, restricted, etc.)
libertario n libertarian
libertarismo n libertarianism
libertate n liberty (= condition of being free, freedom);
liberticida n liberticide (= one who detroys liberty)
libertinage n libertinage
libertino n, adj libertine (1. [Rom. Hist.] son of a freedman; 2. freethinker; 3. licentious man)
Libia npr Libya ^
libiano n, adj Libyan ^
libra n pound;
Libra [Astron.] Libra, Balance
libral adj libral (1. pertaining to the pound; 2. pertaining to Libra)
libraria n 1. library; 2. bookstore
libraro n bookseller
libretista n librettist
libreto n [Mus.] libretto
libriforme adj [Bot.] libriform (= of the nature of liber)
libro n 1. [Bot.] liber, bast; 2. book;
licantropia n lycanthropy (1. [Pathol.]; 2. [Folklore])
licantropico adj lycanthropic
licantropo n lycanthropo (1. one affected with lycanthropy; 2. werewolf)
licencia n licence (1. permission, leave; also: as in "licence to bear firearms"; 2. abuse of liberty; 3. [Eur. Univ.] licentiate, licentiate's degree);
licenciamento n 1. licentiation, conferring the licentiate; 2. disbandment (of troops, etc.)
licenciar v to license (= to give licence to); 2. to confer the degree of licentiate upon; 3. to disband (troops, etc.); also: to dismiss, discharge
licenciato n licentiate
licencioso adj licentious;
licet [F] licet
licite adj licit, lawful
licopodio n [Bot.] lycopod, Lycopodium
lictor n [Rom. Antiq.] lictor
lied [G] n [Mus.] lied;
lieder [G] npl lieder
lienteria n [Pathol.] lientery
lienterico adj lienteric
liga n league (= association of persons, countries, etc.)
ligame, -ine n tie, bond (*)
ligamento n [Anat.] ligament
ligamentoso adj ligamentous
ligar v to bind (1. to tie; 2. as in "to bind books" )
ligatura n I. binding (1. act of binding; 2. bookbinding, binding of a book); II. splice, whipping, etc.; III. ligature (1. [Surg.]; 2. [Print.] combination of two
lignicolo adj lignicole, lignicolous
lignificacion n lignification
lignificar v to lignify
ligniforme adj ligniform
lignina n [Chem.] lignin
lignite n [Mineral.] lignite, brown coal
ligno n wood (as in "made of wood"); also: timber, lumber;
lignoso adj ligneous, woody
ligure n/adj Ligurian
Liguria npr Liguria
ligustico n [Bot.] lovage
ligustro n [Bot.] privet
lilaco n [Bot.] lilac; also: attrib. lilac, lilaccolored
liliace adj liliaceous, lilylike
liliaceas n [Bot.] Liliaceae
lilio n lily;
lima n file (as in "wood file, metal file, nail file, etc.")
limace n snail; also: slug
limaciforme adj snail-shaped, limaciform
limar v to file (= to smooth with a file)
limator n filer (= one who smoothes with a file)
limatura n 1. filing (= smoothing with a file); 2. filings, file dust
lime n lime (= fruit of the lime)
limfa n 1. [Physiol.] lymph; 2. sap (= juice circulating in plant tissue)
limfatico adj lymphatic (1. carrying lymph; 2. as in "lymphatic temperament");
limfatismo n lymphatism (1. lymphatic temperament; 2. [Pathol.])
limfocito n [Anat.] lymphocyte
limfoma n [Pathol.] lymphoma
limfomatosis n [Pathol.] lymphomatosis
liminar adj 1. liminal (= pertaining to the threshold); also: [Psychol.]; 2. opening (as in "the opening pages"), preliminary
limine n threshold
limitabile adj limitable
limitacion n limitation
limitar � v to limit
limitar � adj limitary, limiting
limitativo adj limitative
limitato 1. pp of limitar ; 2. adj limited, restricted
limite n limit, boundary
limitrofe adj limitrophe;
limo n the lime tree
limonada n lemonade
limone n lemon (= fruit of the lemon tree)
limono n the lemon tree
limousine [F] n [Motoring] sedan;
limpiditate n limpidity, limpidness
limpido adj limpid
linchamento n (act of) lynching
linchar v to lynch
linchator n lyncher
linea n line (1. cord, rope; 2. fish or fishing line; 3. linear mark, arrangement, etc.);
lineage n ancestry (= one's ancestors viewed as a group)
lineal adj lineal (= pertaining to lines)
lineamento n lineament (as in "the lineaments of a face")
linear � v to line (= to mark with a line or lines)
linear � adj linear
lineta n short line; dash
lingoto n 1. ingot; 2. [Typog.] slug
lingua n 1. [Anat.] tongue; 2. language, tongue;
linguage n language, speech;
lingual adj lingual
lingueta n languet, languette
linguista n linguist
linguistica n linguistics
linguistico adj linguistic
linimento n liniment
linir v to besmear; also: anoint
lino n flax (1. [Bot.]; 2. fibres of the flax plant);
linoleum n linoleum
linotipia n linotype, linotyping
linotipista n linotypist
linotipo n linotype
liquecer v to become liquid, liquesce
liquefacer v to liquefy
liquefacion n liquefaction
liquefactibile adj liquefiable
liquefactivo adj liquefactive
liquida n [Phonet.] liquid
liquidabile adj 1. liquefiable; 2. that can be liquidated
liquidacion n 1. liquefaction; 2. liquidation; 3. (clearance) sale
liquidar v to liquefy; II. to liquidate (1. [Com.] to sell out; also: to clear; 2. to kill off ruthlessly); III. to go into liquidation, to be liquidated
liquidator n 1. liquefier; 2. liquidator
liquiditate n liquidity
liquido n liquid (= fluid)
liquiricia n licorice, glycyrrhiza (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Pharm.])
liquor n 1. liquid; 2. liquor (= alcoholic drink); also: liqueur
liquorista n 1. distiller (= one who distills alcoholic liquors); 2. liquor dealer
liquoroso adj spirituous (as in "spirituous liquors")
lira n I. lyre (1. [Mus.]; 2. [Astron.]); II. lyrebird, n [Monet.] lira
lirica n lyric poetry
lirico n, adj lyric; also: lyrical
lirismo n lyricism
San Marino npr Republic of San Marino ^
sanmarinese inhabitant of Republic of San Marino ^
monaquese inhabitant of Monaco ^
Lisbona npr Lisbon ^
Lisbonese inhabitant of Lisbon ^
lise n I. (act of) loosing, dissolving; II. lysis (1. [Med.]; 2. [Biochem.])
lisiamento n (action of) smoothing, polishing
lisiar v to smooth, polish (= to make even)
lisiator n (one who smoothes, etc.) smoother, polisher
lisico adj 1. loosing, able to loosen; 2. lytic (= pertaining to lysis or a lysin)
lisio adj smooth (= having an even surface); also: sleek, glossy
lista n 1. selvage, list; 2. strip (of cloth, etc.); 3. stripe (of color); 4. list ("list of names, figures, words, etc.");
listar v to list (= to enter in a list)
litania n litany
litargiro n [Chem.] litharge
litchi n litchi fruit
lite n 1. quarrel, dispute; 2. lawsuit
litera (1. letter of the alphabet; 2. epistle) n littera, litera (l�-)"
literario adv literary
literatura n literary
litico adj lithic (1. of stone; 2. [Med.])
litigacion n litigation
litigante n litigant
litigar v to litigate (1. to be engaged in a lawsuit; 2. to dispute, contest)
litige n dispute, quarrel; also: litigation
litigioso adj litigious (1. quarrelsome; 2. disputable, debatable)
litio n [Chem.] lithium
litografia n 1. lithography; 2. lithograph; 3. lithographic printing office
litografiar v to lithograph
litografico adj lithographic
litografo n lithographer
litoide adj lithoid, stonelike
litoral n, adj coast, littoral
litorina n [Zool.] Litorina; periwinkle
litosfera n lithosphere
litro n liter
Lituania npr Lithuania ^
lituaniano n, adj Lithuanian (1. inhabitant of Lithuania; 2. Lithuanian language) ^
liturgia n [Eccl.] liturgy
liturgico adj liturgical, liturgic
liturgista n liturgist (= authority on liturgies)
lividitate n lividness, lividity
livido adj livid (1. having a dull-bluish color; 2. black-and-blue)
Livonia npr Livonia
livoniano adj Livonian
livonio n Livonian
livor n 1. lividness; 2. [Pathol.] livor
livracion n delivery (1. surrender; 2. as in "delivery of goods, messages, etc.")
livrar v to deliver (1. to surrender; 2. as in "to deliver goods, messages, etc.")
livrator n delivery man
livrea n livery (= uniform worn by the servants of a household, etc.)
lo pron pers it (as in "I like it," "I'll give it another thought")
lobato adj lobed, lobate
lobo n lobe
lobular adj lobular
lobulato adj lobulate
lobulo n lobule; also: lobe (of the ear)
locacion n 1. location (= act of locating or placing; 2. letting out (for hire), leasing; 3. rent (= amount paid in rent);
local � n premises, quarters, etc.
local � adj local;
localitate n locality, spot
localizacion n localization
localizar v to localize
locar v to place, set (in a particular place), locate; 2. to let, rent
locatario n renter; also: lessee, tenant
locativo adj 1. pertaining to tenancy; also: rent, rental, etc.; 2. [Gram.] locative, n [Gram.] locative
locator n lessor
locion n [Pharm.] lotion
loco n place (1. locality; 2. position in a series, an order, etc.);
locomobile � n locomobile (= moveable steam engine)
locomobile � adj locomobile
locomobilitate n locomotivity
locomocion n locomotion
locomotiva n locomotive
locomotivo adj locomotive
locomotor adj locomotor
locotenente n lieutenant (1. vicegerent; 2. [Mil.])
locucion n locution
locusta n [Entom.] grasshopper (= member of the family Acridiidae exclusive of locusts)
locustides npl [Zool.] Locustidae
logaritmico adj logarithmic
logaritmo n logarithm
logia n I. lodge (1. meeting place of a branch of the Masonic order; 2. branch of the Masonic order); II. [Arch.] loggia: III. [Theat.] box
logica n logic
logico n logician, adj logical
logomaca adj logomachic
logomaco n logomachist, logomach
logomaquia n logomachy
logomaquico adj logomachic
logos [GR] n 1. logos; 2. Logos
loial adj loyal
loialista n loyalist
loialitate n loyalty
London npr London ^
londonese adj London, of London ^
Dublin npr Dublin ^
Stocolma npr Stocolmo (Sweden) ^
stocolmese inhabitant of Stocolmo (Sweden) ^
Helsinqui npr Helsinki (Finland) ^
helsinquiano inhabitant of Helsinki (Finland) ^
dublinese adj Dublin, of Dublin ^
Reicjavi npr Reykjavik (Iceland) ^
reicjavese inhabitant of Reykjavik (Iceland)^
Oslo npr Oslo (Norway) ^
oslese inhabitant of Oslo (Norway)^
longa n [Man.] longe (= long rope used to guide a horse in training)
longanime adj long-suffering, forbearing, longanimous
longanimitate n long-suffering, forbearance, longanimity
longe adv far (= not near); away, far away;
longemente adv long, for a long time
longevitate n longevity
longevo adj long-lived, longevous
longitude n 1. length; 2. longitude
longitudinal adj longitudinal
longo adj long;
loquace adj loquacious
loquacitate n loquacity
lor pron poss theirs, adj poss their
Lord [A] n Lord (= member of the House of Lords);
lotaria n lottery
loto n lot (= share, portion, allotment)
lotus n lotus (1. [Gr. Legend]; 2. [Bot.] African water lily)
lotusfago n lotus-eater
Louis nprm Louis
Louisiana npr Louisiana
lubricante n lubricant
lubricativo adj lubricative
lubricator n lubricator (= one who or that which lubricates")
lubricitate n lubricity (1. slipperiness; 2. lewdness)
lubrico adj 1. slippery, lubricous; 2. lewd
lubrificacion n lubrication
lubrificante n lubricant
lubrificar v to lubricate
Lucas npr Luke
lucente 1. ppr of lucer ; 2. adj shining, shiny, bright
lucentia n lucency
lucer v to shine; to glitter
lucerna n [Bot.] alfalfa, lucerne
lucidar v to make clear or lucid
luciditate n lucidity
lucido adj 1. bright, shining; 2. lucid, clear;
lucrar v to gain, earn as profit
lucrativo adj lucrative
lucro n profit, gain, lucre
lucroso adj lucrative, profitable
lucta n 1. wrestling; 2. struggle, fight;
luctar v to wrestle; 2. to struggle, fight
luctator n 1. wrestler; 2. fighter, (one) fighting
lucto n mourning;
luctuoso adj mournful
ludificar v to ridicule, make game of
ludion n [Phys.] Cartesian devil
ludo n play, show; (public) games
Ludovico nprm Louis
luger v to mourn
lugubre adj mournful, lugubrious
lumbagine n lumbago
lumbar adj [Anat.] lumbar;
lumbo n loin;
lumbrical adj lumbrical
lumbrico n earthworm
lume, -ine n light (*)
luminar n luminary
luminecencia n luminescence
luminecente adj luminescent
luminecer v to luminesce
luminositate n luminosity
luminoso adj luminous;
luna n 1. [Astron.] moon; 2. caprice, whim;
lunacion n [Astron.] lunation
lunar adj lunar, moon
lunatico adj 1. lunatic; 2. whimsical, capricious
lunato adj lunate, lunated
lunadie n Monday
secundo-die n Monday
luneta n lunette (1. [Arch.]; 2. [Fortif.]; 3. [Eccl.]; 4. hole in a guillotine for the victim's neck; 5. watch crystal flattened in the center)
lunula n lunule; also: moon (of a fingernail)
lunulato adj lunulate, lunulated
lupino adj wolfish, lupine, n [Bot.] lupine
lupo n wolf;
lupulino n, adj lupulin
lupulo n [Bot.] hop
lupus [L] n [Pathol.] lupus
Luzitania npr Lusitania
lustracion n lustration
lustrage n (act of) glossing, lustering
lustral adj lustral
lustrar v to polish, give luster to, to lustrate
lustrina n 1. lustring; 2. lustrine, luster
lustro � n luster (1. sheen, gloss; 2. chandelier)
lustro � n lustrum (1. [Rom. Antiq.] lustration, ceremonial purification; 2. period of five years)
lustroso adj lustrous, shining
lute n [Mus.] lute
luteranismo n lutheranism
luterano n, adj Lutheran
luterico adj Lutheran
lutista n lute player, lutist
luxacion n luxation, dislocation
luxar v to luxate, dislocate
luxo n luxury; also: luxuriousness
luxuoso adj luxurious (= characteristic of, or characterized by, luxury); also: de luxe
luxuria n luxuriance (1. rankness; 2. lust, lustfulness)
luxuriante 1. ppr of luxuriar ; 2. adj luxuriant (1. rank; 2. wanton, licentious)
luxuriar v to luxuriate (1. to grow rank; 2. to be wanton)
luxurioso adj 1. luxuriant, rank; also: luxurious; 2. lustful, wanton; licentious
luzitano n Lusitanian
luzo n Lusitanian
m abbr = metro ;
ma conj but
Macabeos nprpl Maccabees
macabre adj gruesome, macabre;
macadam [F] n macadam
macadamizacion n macadamization
macadamizar v to macadamize
macaron n macaroon
macaronea n macaronic composition, macaronics
macaronico adj macaronic (as in "macaronic verse")
macedoniano n, adj Macedonian (= inhabitant of Macedonia) ^
macedonia � n [Cookery] mac�doine
Macedonia � npr Macedon, Macedonia ^
macelar v to butcher, slaughter
macelaria n butchershop
macelaro n butcher
macelo n slaughterhouse
machina n machine; also: engine;
machinacion n machination
machinal adj mechanical (1. as in "mechanical powers"; 2. as in "mechanical action")
machinar v to machinate
machinaria n machinery (= machines collectively)
machinator n plotter, machinator
machinista n 1. machinist (= one who invents, makes or controls machines); 2. engineman; 3. stagehand, scene shifter
macie n leanness, thinness
macrocefalia n macrocephaly
macrocefalo adj macrocephalic
macrocele adj macroscelous, long-legged
macrocelia n macroscelia, long-leggedness
macrociste n [Biol.; Bot.] macrocyst
macrocosmico adj macrocosmic
macrocosmo n macrocosm
macroscopico adj macroscopic
macroseismo n macroseism, major earthquake
macula n stain, spot;
maculabile adj spotting easily
maculamento n spotting, staining
macular v to stain, spot
maculato 1. pp of macular ; 2. adj spotted, speckled, flecked
madona n madonna
madrigal n [Poet., Mus.] madrigal
maestra n mistress (= female teacher)
maestrabile adj teachable
maestral adj masterly
maestramento n instruction, training
maestrar v to master; 2. to instruct, train
maestrativo adj instructive
maestria n mastery (= skill, dexterity, worthy of a master)
maestro (school)master, n master (1. lord, owner, etc.; 2. person possessing approved skill or mastery); attrib. master (= main);
maga n enchantress, sorceress; also: witch
magazin n 1. warehouse, storehouse; 2. store, shop; 3. [Mil.] magazine (of military supply); 4 magazine (= entertaining periodical for the general reader)
magazinaro n warehouseman
magazine [A] n magazine (= entertaining periodical for the general reader)
magia n magic; also: witchcraft;
magico adj magic, magical; n magician
magistral adj 1. magisterial (as in "magisterial air"); 2. [Pharm.] magistral
magistrato n magistrate
magistratura n magistracy, magistrature (1. dignity or office of a magistrate; 2. magistrates collectively)
magistro n master (as in "master of arts")
magnanime adj magnanimous
magnanimitate n magnanimity
magnate n magnate (1. person of eminence or great influence; 2. [Hist.] member of the Upper House in the Diets of Hungary and Poland)
magnesia n [Chem.] magnesia (= magnesium oxide)
magnesiano adj [Chem.] magnesian
magnesico adj [Chem.] magnesic
magnesium n magnesium
magnete n magnet
magnetico adj magnetic
magnetismo n magnetism;
magnetizar v to magnetize (1. to charge with magnetic properties; 2. to mesmerize)
magneto n [Elec.] magneto
magnetron n [Atomic Phys.] magnetron
magnificacion n exaltation (= act of exalting or extolling)
magnificar v to exalt, extol, magnify
magnificencia n 1. magnificence; 2. munificence
magnificente adj 1. magnificent; 2. munificent
magnifico adj 1. magnificent; 2. munificent
magnitude n magnitude (1. greatness; 2. [Astron.])
magno adj great, eminent
mago n 1. magus, mage; 2. magician, sorcerer;
magreza n leanness, thinness
magrir v to become lean or thin, reduce
magro adj lean, thin, meager;
maiestate n 1. majesty; 2. Majesty
maiestatico adj majestic
maiestoso adj majestic, majestical
maio n May
maionese n mayonnaise
mais n (Indian) corn, maize
major � n major (1. [Army]; 2. person who is of age);
major � adj major (1. greater in dimension, rank, age, etc.; 2. [Mus.]; 3. [Law] of full age);
majordomo n major-domo
majoria n majority (1. rank of an army major; 2. legal age of responsibility)
majoritate n majority (1. greater or greatest number; 2. legal age of responsibility; 3. rank of an army major)
majuscula n capital (= capital letter)
mal n 1. evil, also: bad (= badness, that which is bad); 2. illness; 3. pain, ache; adj bad, evil; adv badly
melace adj [Bot.] malaceous
melaceas npl [Bot.] Malaceae
maladia n illness, sickness
malado adj ill, sick
malai n Malay (1. member of the Malayan Race; 2. Malay language), adj Malay, Malayan
Malaia npr Malaya, Malay Peninsula
malaria n [Pathol.] malaria
malarico adj malarial
malcontente adj dissatisfied; also: malcontent
maleabile adj malleable
maleabilitate n malleability
malear v to hammer, hammer out; 2. to thresh (grain), etc.
maledicencia n slander
maledicente adj slanderous
maledicer v to curse (= to utter a curse or curses against)
maledicion n malediction, curse
maledicto adj cursed, accursed
maleficencia n maleficence, mischievousness
maleficente adj maleficent, evil-doing
maleficio n evil deed, mischief
malefico adj malefic, harmful
maleo n I. mall (1. mallet used in game of mall; 2. the game "mall"; 3. the alley in which mall was played); II. sledgehammer
malete n mallet
malevolencia n malevolence
malevolente adj malevolent
malevolo adj malevolent
malfacente adj maleficent, harmful
malfacer v to do evil, wrong
malfactor n malefactor
malfamato adj in bad repute
malformacion n malformation
malgraciosa adj churlish, rude
malgrado conj in spite of
malia n 1. mesh (of a net); 2. stitch (in knitting, etc.); 3. mail-armor
maliar v to net (as in "to make a living by netting purses")
malicia n malice
maliciosa adj malicious
malico adj malic;
malignar v to be malignant
malignitate n malignancy, malignity
maligno adj malignant (1. malicious; 2. malign, harmful)
malodor adj malodorous
malsano adj unhealthy (1. not in good health; 2. unwholesome)
malsonante adj 1. ill-sounding; 2. offensive, scandalous
malte n malt
maltar v to malt (= convert into malt)
maltator n malter, maltster
maltosa n [Chem.] maltose
maltractamento n maltreatment
maltractar v to maltreat
malva adj/n mauve
malversar v to be guilty of malversation or corruption in office
malverzacion n malversation (= corruption in office)
mamal n mammal
mamalogia n mammalogy
mamalogico adj mammalogical
mami n 1. [Anat.] mamma; 2. mama (= mother)
mamifero n mammal
mamiforme adj mammiform
mamila n [Anat.] mamma
mamilate adj mamillated, mamillary
mamiliforme adj mamillary, mamilliform
mamilon n [Geog.] mamelon
mamona n [Bib.] mammon
mamut n mammoth
man n I. hand (1. hand of a person; 2. handwriting); II. quire (of paper);
mana n manna (1. "Biblical manna"; 2. [Pharm.])
manar v to flow, trickle; 2. to emanate
manata n handful
mancar v to be lacking (= to be deficient or missing)
manchete n cuff (of a sleeve)
manchu � n Manchu (1. Manchurian; 2. Manchu language)
manchu � adj Manchu, Manchurian
Manchuco npr Manchukuo
Manchuria npr Manchuria
mancipar v to make over or deliver up as property
mancipe n purchaser
manco n lack, want
mandante n [Law] principal, mandator
mandar v to order (= to have a person follow an order or instruction); 2. to send
mandarin n mandarin (= Chinese public official);
mandarina n mandarin (= tangerine)
mandarinato n mandarinate
mandarinismo n mandarinism
mandarino n mandarin (tree)
mandatario n mandatary, mandatory; also: attorney, agent, etc.
mandato n 1. order, command; 2. [Law, Pol.] mandate;
mandibula n [Anat.] jaw; also: [Anat., Zool.] mandible
mandibular adj mandibular
mandola [I] n mandola, mandora, pandora, pandore, bandore, etc. (= musical instrument similar to a mandolin, but larger)
mandolino [I] n mandolin
manducabile adj edible
manducacion n (act of) eating
maneabile adj easy to handle; manageable
maneabilitate n wieldiness; manageability
maneamento n handling (of a tool, instrument, etc.)
manear v to handle (a tool, instrument); also: [Equit.] to manage; train, break in
maneo n I. stratagem, trick; II. man�ge (1. horsemanship; 2. riding school)
manequin n mannequin (1. figure of a person used by artists, tailors, etc.; 2. dressmaker's live model)
manga n fruit of the mango tree
manganato n [Chem.] manganate
manganese n [Chem.] manganese (= the metal "manganese")
manganico adj [Chem.] manganic
manganifero adj manganiferous
manganite n [Mineral.] manganite
manganoso adj [Chem.] manganous
manjabile adj edible
manjar � n food
manjar � v to eat
manjator n eater
manjatoria n manger, crib
mango n mango tree
mania n mania (1. [Pathol.]; 2. as in "sport mania");
maniaco n, adj maniac
manica n 1. [Clothing] sleeve; 2. hose (= flexibile tube for conveying water, etc.); 3. channel, strait; 4 handcuff; 5 gas-mantle;
manico n handle (of a hammer, broom, plow, etc.); neck (of a violin)
manicoeto n muff
manicuro n manicurist
maniera n manner, way;
manierar v to fill with mannerism, to make affected, to stylize
manierismo n mannerism
manierista n mannerist
manieroso adj well-mannered, mannerly
manifestacion n manifestation (1. act of manifesting; 2. public demonstration)
manifestar v to manifest
manifesto n, adj 1. manifesto; 2. manifest
manila n 1. bracelet; 2. shackle
maniluvio n [Med.] maniluvium, bath for the hands
manipulacion n manipulation
manipular v to manipulate
manipulativo adj manipulative
manipulator n manipulator
manivela n [Mach.] crank
manivelar v to crank, turn a crank
manografo n [Engin.] manograph
manometro n manometer
manomorta n [Law] mortmain
manovra n 1. operation (= act of putting and keeping in operation); 2. [R.R.] shunting; switching; 3. seamanship; 4 maneuver;
manovrabile adj maneuverable
manovrabilitate n maneuverability
manovrar v to operate (= to put and keep in operation); 2. to maneuver
manovrator n maneuverer
mansarda n [Arch.] mansard (1. mansard roof; 2. mansard story or room); also: garret, attic
mansueto adj tame; also: gentle, mild, meek, etc.
mansuetude n tameness; also: gentleness, meekness, mildness, etc.
mante n [Zool.] mantis
mantel mantel, mantelpiece
manteleto n mantelet (1. short mantle or cape; 2. [Fortif.])
mantelo n coat, mantle, cloak, etc.
mantenencia n maintenance (1. as in "maintenance of order"; 2. means of sustenance)
mantener v to maintain (1. to keep in the same position or status; 2. to adhere to an opinion)
mantenimento n maintenance (1. as in "maintenance of order"; 2. means of sustenance)
mantenitor n maintainer
mantica n manticism, mantic, divination
mantico adj mantic
mantilia n (Spanish) mantilla
manual � n manual (= handbook)
manual � adj manual
manufactura n 1. factory, manufactory; 2. manufacture, fabrication
manufacturar v to manufacture
manumision n manumission
manumiter v to manumit
manuscripto n, adj manuscript
maometano n, adj Mohammedan, Mahometan
maometismo n Mohammedanism, Mahometanism
maometista n Mohammedan
Maometo npr Mohammed
mapa n map
mapamundo n map of the world
maquerelo n mackerel
mar n sea (= large body of salt water);
marabu n [Ornith.] marabou
marabut n marabout (= Mohammedan saint or hermit)
maraja n maharaja
marasca n marasca (cherry)
marca � n marchland, march
marca � n I. mark (1. trace, impression; 2. sign, indication; 3. stamp, brand, label, etc.); II. marker (= instrument for marking);
marcar v to mark (= to indicate, distinguish etc. by a mark or marks)
marcato 1. pp of marcar ; 2. adj marked (as in "a marked difference")
marcator n marker (= one who marks)
marcencia n [Bot.] marcescence
marcente 1. ppr of marcescer ; 2. adj [Bot.] marcescent
marcer v to wither, wilt
marcha n march (as in "military, processional, funeral, etc., march");
marchar v to march
marcibile adj withering, wilting (= liable to wither or wilt)
marcido adj withered, wilted; also: languid, weak
Marco � npr Mark
marco � n mark (1. [Hist.] unit of weight for gold and silver; 2. [Fin.] monetary unit)
marcor n withering, wilting; decaying, decay; also: languishing
marea n tide;
marechal n marshal, field marshal
marechalato n marshalship
marema n fen, salt marsh, etc.; also: maremma
margarico adj [Chem.] margaric
margarina n margarine
Margarita Margaret
margarita n 1. pearl; 2. daisy, marguerite;
marginal adj marginal;
marginar v to leave a margin on; 2. to make marginal notes on
marginato 1. pp of marginar ; 2. adj bordered, marginate
margine n margin (1. border, edge; 2. "margin of a printed or written page")
marginoso adj with a wide margin
Maria npr Mary, Marie
Mariana nprf Marian, Marianne;
Marianas [Geog.] Marianas
marianismo n Mariolatry (= excessive veneration of the Virgin Mary)
mariano adj Marian
marina n marine (1. as in "merchant marine"; 2. [Paint.]);
marinada n marinade
marinar v to marinade, marinate
marinaro n sailor, seaman, mariner
marino adj marine (= of the sea);
Mario nprm Marius
Marion npr Marion
marionete n marionette, puppet;
marionetista n puppeteer
marisco n marsh, bog
marista n [R.C.Ch.] Marist
maritabile adj marriageable
maritage n marriage
marital adj marital
maritar v to marry (= to unite in wedlock);
maritimo adj maritime;
marito n husband
marmelada n jam, preserves; marmelade
marmita n [Cookery] pot
marmorar v to marble, marbleize
marmoraria n 1. marble cutting; 2. marble works
marmoraro n 1. marble cutter, marble carver; 2. marble polisher
marmorator n marbler, marbleizer
marmore n marble (1. as in "Carrara marble"; 2. as in "to play marbles")
marmoriera n marble quarry
marmorizar v to marmorize; 2. to marbleize, marble
Maroco npr Morocco ^
maroquinaria n 1. (action or process of) dressing morocco; 2. trade in morocco (leather)
maroquinaro n 1. morocco dresser; 2. morocco dealer
maroquino n morocco (leather)
marocano adj Moroccan; (native of Marocco) ^
marquesa n marchioness, marquise
Marquesas npr Marquesas (Islands)
marquesato n marquisate
marquis [F] n marquis
marquise [F] n 1. marquise, marchioness; 2. marquee
Marte npr Mars (1. [Rom. Relig.]; 2. [Astron.])
martedie n Tuesday
tercio-die n Tuesday
martelar v to hammer
martelator n hammerer; hammer operator
martelo n 1. hammer; 2. hammerhead (shark)
martial adj martial (1. pertaining to war; 2. warlike, eager to fight; 3. [Old Chem.] containing iron);
Martin nprm Martin;
Martino nprm Martin
martio n March
martire n martyr
martirio n martyrdom
martirizar v to martyr, martyrize
martirologia n martyrology (= register of martyrs; also: histories of martyrs collectively)
marxismo n Marxism
marxista n/adj Marxist, Marxian
marzapane [I] n marzipan, marchpane
masa � n mass (= coherent body of matter or of individual objects);
masa � n I. mace (1. herald's staff; 2. club); II. sledge hammer, mallet, beetle, ram, etc.
masacrar v to massacre
masacrator n massacrer
masacro n massacre
masage n massage
masagiar v to massage
masaro n mace-bearer
masca n mask (1. cover for the face, used for disguise; 2. person wearing a mask, masker; 3. as in "death mask")
mascara n mask (1. cover for the face, used for disguise; 2. person wearing a mask, masker; 3. as in "death mask")
mascarada n masquerade
mascarar v to mask
mascote n mascot
masculinitate n masculinity
masculinizar v to make manly; 2. [Gram.] to make masculine
masculino adj masculine (1. male, manly; 2. [Gram.])
masculo n male
maseta n small mallet
masivo adj massive
mason n 1. mason; 2. Mason, Freemason
masonaria n masonry (1. work of a mason; 2. Freemasonry)
masseur [F] n masseur
masseuse [F] n masseuse
mast n [Naut.] mast;
masticacion n mastication
masticar v to chew, masticate
masticator � adj masticatory
masticator � n chewer
mastico n mastic (1. resin exuding from the mastic tree; 2. any of various pasty cements; also: putty)
mastodonte n mastodon
mastoide adj mastoid
mastoiditis n [Pathol.] mastoiditis
mat adj 1. checkmated; 2. dull, mat;
mata n 1. mat (as in "door mat"); 2. [Foundry] matte
matador [H] n matador
matar v to checkmate, mate; 2. to dull, mat (metals, etc.)
match [A] n [Sports] match
matematica n mathematics
matematico n, adj mathematical
Mateo nprm Matthew
materia n matter (1. physical substance; 2. material of thought);
material � n 1. material; 2. mat�riel
material � adj material
materialismo n materialism
materialista n materialist
materialistico adj materialistic
materialitate n materiality
materializacion n materialization
materializar v to materialize (= to render material)
maternal adj maternal (1. pertaining to the mother; 2. characteristic of a mother; motherly)
maternitate n 1. motherhood, maternity; 2. maternity hospital
matina n 1. woman's negligee; 2. [Theat.] matinee
matinal adj 1. morning; 2. rising early
matinaro n early riser
matinata n morning (= morning's duration)
matino n morning
matiola n gillyflower, stock
matras n mattress
matrasaro n mattress maker
matrastra n stepmother
matre n mother;
matreperla n mother-of-pearl
matriarca n matriarch
matriarcal adj matriarchal
matriarcato n matriarchate
matrice n matrix (1. [Anat.]; 2. [Technol.])
matricida n matricide (= one who kills his mother)
matricidio n matricide (= act of killing one's mother)
matricula n roll, register, list (of members), etc.
matriculacion n matriculation
matricular � v to register, enroll (someone); also: to matriculate (a student);
matricular � adj pertaining to registration or enrollment
matrimonial adj matrimonial
matrimonio n matrimony
matrina n godmother
matrona n matron (= elderly wife or widow)
matronal adj matronly
matur adj ripe; mature
maturacion n maturation
maturar v to ripen; to mature; 2. [Med.] to ripen (1. to bring to a head; 2. to maturate)
maturativo adj maturative
maturitate n ripeness, maturity
Matusalas npr Methuselah
matutinal adj 1. matutinal; 2. rising early
matutino n morning
mauresca n morris (dance)
mauresco adj Moresque, Moorish
Mauritania npr 1. [Hist.] Mauritania, Mauretania (= ancient district of North Africa); 2. Mauritania (= French colony of Mauritania) ^
mauritano native of Mauritania ^
mauro n Moor
mauser n Mauser (rifle)
mausoleo n mausoleum
Mausolo npr [Anc. Hist.] Mausolus
maxila n jawbone, jaw
maxilar adj maxillary;
maxiliforme adj maxilliform
maxima n maxim
maximal adj maximal
maximo adj greatest, highest, maximal; n maximum
mazurca n [Dancing] mazurka
me pron 1. pers me; 2. refl myself (as in "I hurt myself", "I said to myself")
mear v to go, pass
meato n [Anat.] meatus
mecanica n mechanics
mecanico adj mechanical; n mechanic
mecanismo n mechanism
mecanizacion n mechanization
mecanizar v to mechanize
mecanoterapia n [Med.] mechanotherapy
medalia n medal
medaliario n 1. collection of medals; 2. medal cabinet
medalion n I. medallion (1. large medal; 2. round, flat ornament or portrait); II. locket
medalista n medalist (1. maker of medals; 2. one skilled in medals)
media adj 1. half; 2. middle; 3. average, mean;
Media � npr Media ^
media � n average, mean;
mediacion n mediation
medial adj [Philol.] medial
mediana n [Geom.] median
mediano adj median, medium;
medianocte n midnight
mediante n [Mus.] mediant
mediar v to mediate (1. to form a connecting link between; 2. to act as an intermediary)
mediastino n [Anat.] mediastinum
mediato 1. pp of mediar ; 2. adj mediate (as in "a mediate cause")
mediator n mediator
medicabile adj medicable
medicacion n medication (= act or process of medicating)
medical adj medical
medicamentar v to treat with medicaments
medicamento n medicament, medication, medicine
medicamentoso adj medicinal
medicar v to medicate; to treat (medically)
medicastro n medicaster, quack
medicina n medicine (1. medical science or art; 2. substance or compound taken internally to cure disease);
medicinal adj medicinal
medicinar v to give or administer medicine to
medico adj medical , n physician, doctor
medietate n half;
medieval adj medieval
medievo n Middle Ages
medio � n 1. middle, also: midst; 2. mean, medium; 3. means (= agent or instrument by which an end is attained);
medio � adv half
medio-soprano n [Mus.] mezzo-soprano
mediocre adj mediocre
mediocritate n mediocrity (1. quality or state of being mediocre; 2. mediocre person)
mediodie n 1. noon; 2. south
medios means (= pecuniary resources)
meditacion n meditation
meditar v to meditate (1. to be engaged in meditation; 2. to plan, contemplate); II. to think of, ponder;
meditativo adj meditative
meditator n meditator
Mediteraneo Mediterranean
mediteraneo n, adj inland sea;
medium n medium (as in "a spiritualistic medium")
mediumnico adj [Spiritualism] mediumistic
medo n 1. Mede, Median; 2. Median (language), Medic ^
medula n 1. marrow; 2. pith;
medular adj medullary (= containing, consisting of, or resembling, marrow)
meduloso adj 1. marrowy; 2. pithy
Medusa npr [Gr. Mythol.] Medusa;
medusa [Zool.] medusa
meeting [A] n (political) meeting
megafono n megaphone
megalocefalo adj megalocephalic
megalomane adj megalomanical
megalomania n megalomania
megalomano n megalomaniac
megalopole n megalopolis
megalosauro n [Paleontol.] megalosaurus, megalosaur
megametro n megameter
caparis n caper; (*)
cucumera n cucumber;
melancia n watermelon; (*)
melon de aqua n watermelon;
cucurbita n pompkin (*)
cucurbito n courgette (*)
melancolia n melancholy; also: [Pathol.] melancholia
melancolico adj melancholy
melar v to make honey, to honey
melasa n molasses
melato adj 1. honey, honeyed; 2. honeycolored
mel n honey;
melaro n honey dealer
melico adj melic (= of song; meant to be sung)
melifero adj melliferous
melificacion n honey making
melificar v to make honey (as in "bees making honey")
meliflue adj mellifluous
melifluitate n mellifluence, mellifluousness
melior adj better;
melioracion n improvement, amelioration
meliorar v to improve, ameliorate
meliorator n improver, ameliorator
meliorismo n meliorism
melodia n melody
melodico adj melodic
melodioso adj melodious
melodista n melodist (= composer of melodies)
melodrama n melodrama
melodramatico adj melodramatic
melomane n melomaniac
melomania n melomania
melon n melon;
melopeia n [Antiq.] melopoeia (1. composition of melodies; 2. chanting of verses)
meloso adj honeyed, honeylike
membrana n membrane;
membranace adj membranous, membranaceous
membranoso adj membranous (= consisting of membranes)
membratura n (human) frame
membro n I. member (1. constituent part of a whole; 2. "member of a social group, organization, etc."); II. limb (of animal or human body);
membruto adj stout-limbed
memorabile adj memorable
memorandum n I. memorandum (1. note, record of events, etc.; 2. informal communication or report); II. memorandum book
memorar v to remember (= to recollect, recall; bear in mind)
memorativo adj commemorative
memore adj mindful (of a person or a thing)
memoria n I. memory (1. faculty of remembering; 2. remembrance, recollection); II. memoir (memorandum, record, etc.); III. [Law] factum (= memorial);
memorial n I. memorials; II. memorial (= statement of facts in form of a petition)
memorialista n memorialist (= a writer of memoirs)
menacia n menace, threat
menaciar v to menace, threaten
menage [F] n household, m�nage
menagerie [F] n menagerie
menar v to lead, guide, conduct
menchevico n menshevik, menshevist
menchevismo n menshevism
menchevista n menshevist, menshevik; attrib. menshevist, menshevistic
mencion n mention;
mencionabile adj mentionable
mencionar v to mention
menda n 1. defect, blemish; 2. fault, error
mendace adj mendacious (1. lying, untruthful; 2. false, untrue)
mendacio n lie (= falsehood);
mendicacion n (action of) begging
mendicante n beggar, mendicant; specif: [Eccl.] mendicant friar
mendicar v to beg; to go begging
mendicitate n mendicity
mendico adj beggarly, n beggar
mendoso adj 1. defective, faulty; 2. erroneous
menestrel n minstrel
meninge n [Anat.] meninx;
meningitis n [Pathol.] meningitis;
mense n 1. month; 2. monthly salary
mensor n measurer; also: gauge
menstruacion n menstruation
menstrual adj menstrual (= pertaining to the menses)
menstruar v to menstruate
menstruo n menstruation
mensual adj monthly
mensualitate n monthly payment
mensura n measure
mensurabile adj measurable, mensurable
mensurabilitate n measurability, mensurability
mensuracion n measuring, measurement, mensuration
mensurar v to measure
mensurato 1. pp of mensurar ; 2. adj moderate, temperate
mensurator n measurer
menta n [Bot.] mint;
menta piperata peppermint
mental adj mental;
mentalitate n mentality
mente n mind (= intellectual powers, mental force)
mentecapte adj feeble-minded
mentir v to lie, tell lies
mentita n lie, falsehood
mentitor n liar
mento n chin
mentol n menthol
mentolato adj mentholated
mentre conj 1. while, as long as; 2. until; 3. provided that, if only (*)
menu n menu, bill of fare
minueto n minuet, scherzo
meravilia n marvel (= that which excites wonder)
meraviliar v to marvel
meravilioso adj marvelous
mercabile adj merchantable
mercancia n 1. trade, traffic; 2. merchandise, ware
mercante n merchant, dealer
mercantil adj 1. mercantile; 2. mercenary, grasping
mercantilismo n mercantilism (1. commercialism, mercenary spirit; 2. theory and practice of the mercantile system)
mercar v to trade, deal (= to do business)
mercato n market (1. market place; 2. as in "cattle market"; 3. [Econ., Com.]);
mercator n merchant, dealer, marketer
merce n merchandise;
mercede n grace, mercy, clemency, etc.;
mercenario n 1. hired worker; 2. mercenary
merceria n 1. notions, small ware; notion or small-ware trade or store
mercerizacion n mercerizing, mercerization
mercerizage n mercerizing, mercerization
mercerizar v to mercerize
mercerizato 1. pp of mercerisar ; 2. adj mercerized
mercero n dealer in notions, small-ware dealer
mercurial adj I. mercurial (1. as in "mercurial temperament"; 2. as in "mercurial barometer"); II. Mercurial
mercurico adj [Chem.] mercuric
mercuriodie n Wednesday;
quarto-die n Wednesday;
mercurio � n mercury, quicksilver
Mercurio � npr Mercury (1. [Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
mercurioso adj [Chem.] mercurous
meretrice n prostitute
meretricio adj meretricious (= of a prostitute)
merger v to plunge (into), sink (in)
meridiano n, adj meridian;
meridie n 1. noon; 2. south;
meridional � n southerner, meridional
meridional � adj southern, meridional
meringa n meringue (1. mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar; 2. thin case of meringue filled with whipped cream)
merino n merino
meritar v to merit, deserve
merito n merit
meritorio adj meritorious
merla n blackbird, merl
meropia n [Med.] meropia, partial blindness
mesage n message
mesageria n shipping office, shipping service
mesagero n messenger
mese n harvest, crop(s)
mesenterico adj mesenteric
mesenterio n [Anat.] mesentery
mesenteritis n [Pathol.] mesenteritis
mesianico adj Messianic
mesianismo n Messianism
Mesias n Messiah
mesmeriano adj mesmeric, mesmerian
mesmerismo n mesmerism; also: animal magnetism
mesmerista n mesmerist; also: animal magnetist
mesmerizar v to mesmerize; also: to magnetize
mesmo 1. same; 2. myself, yourself, himself, etc. (as in "the king himself") , adv 1. likewise; 2. even;
ipse myself, yourself, himself, etc. (as in "the king himself");
mesocarpio n [Bot.] mesocarp
mesocefalo n mesocephal
mesocefalico adj mesocephalic
mesolabio n mesolabe
Mesopotamia npr Mesopotamia
mesopotamiano adj Mesopotamian
mesozoico adj [Geol.] Mesozoic
mesquinaria n meanness, shabbiness
mesquino adj mean, paltry, shabby
mesticiage n (action or process of) cross breeding
mesticiar v to cross (= to cause to interbreed)
mesticio n half-breed, mestizo
mestiero n craft, trade
mesura n measure (1. size, extent, dimension, etc.; also: measurement; 2. standard of measure; also: system of measure units, measurement; 3. [Mus.; Pros.]; 4 de
mesurabile adj measurable, mensurable
mesurabilitate n measurability, mensurability
mesuracion n measuring, measurement, mensuration
mesurar v to measure (1. to ascertain the size, capacity, extent, measurements, etc., of; 2. to be of a certain measurement);
mesurato 1. pp of mesurar ; 2. adj moderate, temperate
mesurator n measurer
metabole n [Rhet.] antimetabole
metabolismo n [Biol.] metabolism
metacarpal adj [Anat.] metacarpal
metacarpo n [Anat.] metacarpus
metafisica n metaphysics
metafisico adj metaphysical, n metaphysician
metafora n metaphor
metaforico adj metaphorical, metaphoric
metaforizar v to metaphorize
metafrasar v to metaphrase
metafrase n metaphrase
metafraste n metaphrast
metafrastico adj metaphrastic
metalico adj metallic;
metalifero adj metalliferous
metalino adj metalline
metalizacion n metallization
metalizar v to metallize
metalo n metal (as in "gold is a metal");
metalografia n metallography (1. study of metals; 2. [Print.])
metalografico adj metallographic
metaloide n metalloid
metaloidico adj metalloidal
metaloterapia n metallotherapy
metalurgia n metallurgy
metalurgico adj metallurgical, metallurgic
metalurgista n metallurgist
metalurgo n metallurgist
metamere adj metamerous, metameric (1. [Zool.]; 2. [Chem.])
metameria n metamerism, metamery (1. [Zool.]; 2. [Chem.])
metamero n [Zool.] metamere
metamorfico adj metamorphic; also: [Geol.]
metamorfismo n metamorphism (1. metamorphosis; 2. [Geol.])
metamorfosar v to metamorphose, transform (= to cause to change form)
metamorfose n metamorphosis
metano n [Chem.] methane, swamp gas
metastase n [Pathol.] metastasis
metatese n [Gram.] metathesis
metempsicose n metempsychosis
meteorico adj meteoric
meteorite n meteorite
meteoro n meteor (1. atmospheric phenomenon; 2. shooting star)
meteorologia n meteorology
meteorologico adj meteorologic, meteorological
meteorologista n meteorologist
meteorologo n meterorologist
meter v to measure; also: to scan (verses); to survey (lands);
meticulositate n meticulosity, meticulousness
meticuloso adj meticulous
metilamino n [Chem.] methylamine
metileno n methylene (1. wood alcohol, methyl alcohol; 2. [Chem.] methyl)
metilico adj [Chem.] methylic;
metilo n [Chem.] methyl, methylene
metodico adj methodical
metodismo n Methodism
metodista n Methodist
metodizar v to methodize
metodo n method
metodologia n methodology
metonimia n [Rhet.] metonymy
metonimico adj metonymical
metrage n measurement (in meters), metrage
metrar v to meter (= to measure by the meter)
metrica n metrics
metrico adj 1. metric (= pertaining to that system of measures of which the meter is the unit); 2. metrical (= relating to measurement); 3. [Poet.] metric, metric
metro n I. meter (1. one forty millionth part of the terrestrial meridian; 2. [Poet.]); II. tape measure, tapeline
metrologia n metrology
metronomo n metronome
metropole n metropolis (1. parent state of a colony; 2. [Eccl.]; 3. chief town or city of a country or state)
metropolista n [Gr. Church] metropolite
metropolitano n, adj 1. [Eccl.] metropolitan; 2. urban railway; also: subway, underground (railway), adj metropolitan (1. belonging to the parent state of a colony; 2. [Eccl.]; 3. belonging to the chief town or city of a country or sta
mexicano n, adj Mexican (= native of Mexico) ^
Mexico n Mexico ^
mezanin n 1. mezzanine (floor or story); 2. mezzanine window
mi � adj poss my
mi � n 1. [Mus.] mi; 2. [Mus.] (the note) E
mia pron poss mine (female);
miasma n miasma
miasmatico adj miasmatic
miau interj/n miaow, meow
miaular v to miaow, meow, mew
mica n 1. wick; 2. [Artil.; Min.; etc.] fuse, match
micace adj [Mineral.] micaceous
micar v to crumble (= to cause to crumble)
micelane adj miscellaneous
micelanea n miscellany; also: miscellanies
micibile adj miscible, mixable
micibilitate n miscibility, mixability
microbicida n microbicide
microbio n microbe
microbiologia n microbiology
microbiologo n microbiologist
microcefalia n microcephaly
microcefalo adj microcephalic
microciste n [Bot.] microcyst
microcosmico adj microcosmic
microcosmo n microcosm
microfarad n [Elec.] microfarad
microfilm n microfilm
microfono n microphone
microfotografia n 1. microphotography; 2. microphotograph
micrometro n micrometer
micron n micron (= one thousandth millimeter)
Micronesia npr Micronesia ^
micronesiano n, adj Micronesian ^
microscopia n microscopy
microscopico adj microscopic
microscopio n microscope
microscopista n microscopist
microseismo n microseism (= feeble earth tremor)
microseismografo n microseismograph
microtomo n microtome
miga n 1. crumb (= small piece of bread, cake, etc., rubbed or broken off); 2. [Mineral.] mica
migracion n migration
migraine n migraine (= headache)
migrainoso adj migrainous
migrante adj migratory, migrant
migrar v to migrate
migrator n migrant; attrib. migratory;
migratorio adj migratory (= pertaining to migrations)
mikado [J] n mikado
mil n/adj (a, one) thousand
milflores n mille-fleurs (perfume)
milenio n millennium
milesimo adj thousandth;
milia n mile;
miliar adj mile, milliary;
miliardario n billionaire, milliardaire
miliardesimo adj billionth (= thousand millionth)
miliardo n billion, milliard
milicia n militia
miliciano n militiaman
milieu [F] n milieu, environment
miligrama n milligram
mililitro n milliliter
milimetro n millimeter
milion n million;
milionario n millionaire
milionesimo adj millionth;
militancia n militancy
militante adj militant;
militar � n military man, soldier;
militar � adj military
militarismo n militarism
militarista n militarist (= supporter of militarism)
militarizacion n militarization
militarizar v to militarize
milite n soldier, warrior
mimar v to mimic
mimeografar v to mimeograph
mimeografo n mimeograph
mimese n [Rhet.] mimesis, mimicry
mimetico adj mimetic, mimic, imitative
mimetismo n [Biol.] mimicry
mimica n gesticulation, use of gestures; also: mimetic expression; specif: facial expression
mimico adj mimic (1. of a mime; 2. imitative)
mimo n mime (1. [Antiq.] farce; 2. actor in a mime; 3. mimic, person skilled in mimicry)
mimodrama n mimodrama, pantomime
mimografo n mimographer, writer of mimes
mimologia n [Rhet.] mimesis, mimicry
mimologo n 1. mimologist (= reciter of mimes); 2. mimic, imitator
mimosa n [Bot.] mimosa, sensitive plant
mimosace adj [Bot.] mimosaceous
mimosaceas npl [Bot.] Mimosaceae
mimoso adj sensitive (as in "sensitive plant")
mina n mine (1. as in "coal mine"); 2. [Mil.])
minar v to undermine; II. to mine (1. as in "to mine a bridge"; 2. to dig for ore or metal)
minareto n [Arch.] minaret
minator n miner (1. as in "coal miner"; 2. [Mil.])
mineral � n 1. mineral; 2. ore (as in "iron ore")
mineral � adj mineral;
mineralizacion n mineralization
mineralizar v to mineralize (= to transform into a mineral)
mineralizator n mineralizer (as in "sulphur is a mineralizer")
mineralogia n mineralogy
mineralogico adj mineralogical
mineralogista n mineralogist
mineralogo n mineralogist
Minerva npr [Rom. Relig.] Minerva
minerval adj Minervic, Minervan
miniar v to miniate (1. to paint with red lead; 2. to illuminate pages, manuscripts, etc.); II. to miniature, paint miniatures
miniatura n miniature (1. an illumination; 2. miniature portrait; 3. miniature representation, model, etc.);
miniaturar v to miniature; to paint, embellish with, miniatures
miniaturista n miniaturist
minima n [Mus.] minim
minimo adj 1. least, smallest, minimal; 2. very small, tiny; n minimum;
Minimo [R.C.Ch.] Minim;
minio n minium, red lead
ministerial adj [Gov.] ministerial
ministerio n 1. office, function; 2. [Gov.] ministry, department
ministrar v to minister (1. to attend, be in attendance, serve; 2. to perform the function of a minister of the church)
ministro n I. agent, representative; II. minister (1. [Gov.]; 2. [Dipl.]; 3. [Prot. Churches]);
minoano n, adj Minoan
minor adj minor (1. lesser, smaller; 2. [Law] under age; 3. [Mus.]);
Minorista n [R.C.Ch.] Minorite (a member of the Franciscan Friars Minor)
minoritate n minority (1. smaller number or part; 2. [Law]);
Minos npr [Mythol.] Minos
minotauro n [Mythol.] Minotaur
minucia n minutia (= trifling detail);
minuciar v to mince (= to cut or chop into small pieces)
minucioso adj 1. meticulous, particular; 2. detailed, thorough
minuendo n [Arith.] minuend
minuer v to diminish, lessen
minus adv less;
minuscula n 1. small or lower case letter; 2. minuscule
minusculo adj tiny, minute;
minuspreciar v to despise
minusprecio n contempt, scorn
minuta n, 1. draft ("the drasft of a contract"), adj minute (1. diminutive; 2. as in "a minute investigation")
minutar v to draft (= to make a draft of)
minuto minute (= the sixtieth part of an hour or of a geometric degree)
mio pron poss mine (male);
mioceno n, adj [Geol.] Miocene
miope adj short-sighted, near-sighted, myopic
miopia n short-sightedness, near-sightedness, myopia
miosotis n [Bot.] forget-me-not, myosotis
mira n 1. aim (as in "take aim," "good aim," etc.); 2. sight (= device on a firearm)
miraculo n miracle
miraculoso adj miraculous
mirage n mirage
mirar v to look at (searchingly); 2. to (take) aim at
miriade n myriad (1. ten thousand; 2. indefinitely large number)
miriagrama n myriagram
miriametro n myriameter
miriapodo n, adj myriapod
miriapodos [Zool.] Myriapoda
mirico adj myrrhic
mirifico adj marvelous
mir n myrrh (= gum resin produced by the myrrh tree)
mirtace adj myrtaceous
mirtaceas npl [Bot.] Myrtaceae
mirtiforme adj myrtiform
mirtilo n whortleberry, blueberry
mirto n myrtle
misa n [R.C.Ch.] Mass;
misal n missal
misantrope adj misanthropic
misantropia n misanthropy
misantropico adj misanthropic
misantropo n misanthrope, misanthropist
miscontente adj discontent
miscredencia n miscreance
miscredente � n miscreant, unbeliever
miscredente � adj miscreant, unbelieving
miserabile adj miserable (1. wretched; 2. vile, base)
miserar v to deplore, bewail;
miserere n [Eccl.] Miserere (1. the 50th Psalm in the Vulgate; 2. musical setting of this Psalm)
miseria n 1. misery, wretchedness; 2. need, penury
misericordia n I. mercy, compassion, pity; II. misericord (1. [R.C.Ch.] dispensation from fasting, etc.; 2. [Eccl. Arch.] miserere; 3. dagger for giving the coup de gr
misericordia! mercy! gracious! etc.
misericordioso adj merciful, full of pity
misero adj miserable, wretched
misinterpretacion n misinterpretation
misinterpretar v to misinterpret
mision n mission (1. duty on which a person is sent; 2. body of persons sent out)
misionario n missionary
Misisipi npr Mississippi (1. Mississippi River; 2. State of Mississippi)
misiva n missive
misogamia n misogamy
misogamo n misogamist
misogine adj misogynic
misoginia n misogyny, misogynism
misogino n misogynist, misogyne
misoneismo n misoneism (= hatred of the new)
misoneista n misoneist
misplaciar v to misplace, mislay
mista n [Gr. Relig.] mystes (= an initiate in the mysteries)
mistagogia n mystagogy
mistagogo n mystagogue
misterio n mystery (1. as in "the Eleusinian mysteries"; 2. [Eccl.]; 3. secret, obscure fact or force, motive, etc.; 4 mystery play)
misterioso adj mysterious
mistica n mystical theology, mysticism
misticismo n mysticism
misticitate n mysticalness
mistico n, adj mystic, mystical
mistificacion n mystification, hoax
mistificar v to mystify, hoax
mistificator n mystifier, hoaxer
misusage n misusage
misusar v to misuse, also: to abuse
misuso n misuse; also: abuse
miter v to put, place, lay, etc.; or mitter pede a terra to alight, set foot to the ground;
mitico adj mythical
mitigacion n mitigation
mitigar v to mitigate (= to make milder or gentler)
mito n myth
mitografia n mythography
mitografo mythographer
mitologia n mythology
mitologico adj mythological
mitologista n mythologist
mitologo n mythologist
miton n 1. mitten; 2. mitt
mitra n miter
mitralia n mitraille; also: grape shot; canister shot
mitraliar v to fire at with mitraille; 2. to machine-gun
mitraliator n machine gunner
mitraliatora n machine gun
mitrar v to miter (= to invest with a miter)
mixar v to mix, blend
mixtilinear adj [Geom.] mixtilineal, mixtilinear
mixtion n mixture (1. act of mixing; 2. something mixed)
mixto adj mixed;
mixtura n mixture (= something mixed)
mnemogenese n mnemogenesis
mnemogenesis n mnemogenesis
mnemonica n mnemonics, mnemotechny
mnemonico adj mnemonic
mnemotecnia n mnemotechny, mnemonics
mnemotecnica n mnemotechny, mnemonics
mnemotecnico adj mnemonic
mnesico adj mnesic (= pertaining to memory)
mobilar v to furnish (as in "to furnish a room");
mobile � n piece of furniture;
mobile � adj mobile;
mobiliario n (set of) furniture
mobilitate n mobility
mobilizabile adj mobilizable
mobilizacion n [Mil.] mobilization
mobilizar v to mobilize (1. as in "to mobilize resources, wealth, etc."; 2. to put troops on a war footing)
mocasin n moccasin (as in "buckskin moccasins")
mocion n motion (1. movement; 2. [Parl.])
moda n mode (= prevailing fashion);
modal adj modal (1. [Philos.]; 2. [Gram.]; 3. [Mus.])
modalitate n [Philos.] modality
modelar v to model ("to model in clay, etc.");
modelator n modeler
modelo n model (1. thing, person, etc. to be copied; 2. mannequin); attrib. model (as in "a model marriage")
moderacion n moderation
moderante adj 1. ppr of moderar ; 2. adj moderate (= inclined to compromise)
moderantismo n [Pol.] moderantism
moderantista n [Pol.] moderantist
moderar v to moderate; to mitigate (a penalty)
moderateza n moderateness
moderato 1. pp of moderar ; 2. adj moderate
moderator n moderator (1. one who or that which renders moderate; 2. [Mech.])
modernismo n modernism
modernista n modernist
modernitate n modernness, modernity
modernizacion n modernization
modernizar v to modernize
moderno adj modern;
modestia n modesty
modesto adj modest
modicitate n moderateness;
modico adj moderate;
modificabile adj modifiable
modificacion n modification
modificar v to modify; also: [Gram.]
modificativo adj modificatory, modifying
modificator n modifier
modio n 1. modius (= Roman corn measure); 2. [Bib.] bushel
modiolo n hub (of a wheel)
modista n milliner
modo n I. mode (1. [Mus.]; 2. way, manner); II. [Gram.] mood;
modulacion n modulation (1. act of modulating tone, inflection, or pitch; 2. [Mus.])
modular v to mold, mould (a statue, etc.); II. to cast (a statue, etc.); III. to modulate (1. as in "to modulate one's voice"; 2. [Mus.] to pass from one key into another)
modulator n 1. molder, moulder; 2. modulator
modulatura n [Arch.] molding, moulding
modulo n I. mold, mould (1. as in "to cast in a mold"; 2. model); II. [Arch.] module
mola n 1. millstone; 2. grindstone
molar n, adj molar
mol adj soft (= not hard; also: not hardy)
molecula n molecule
molecular adj molecular
moler v to grind (as in "to grind coffee")
moleza n softness (= absence or lack of hardness; also: absence or lack of hardiness)
molestacion n molestation
molestar v to molest
molestia n trouble, annoyance
molesto adj troublesome, irksome, annoying
moleta n knurling tool
moliamento n moistening, wetting
moliar v to moisten, wet
moliatura n moistening, wetting; also: moisture, wetness
molificacion n mollification
molificar v to mollify
molinar v to mill (= to subject to the operation of a mill)
molinaro n miller (= one who works a mill)
molinismo n Molinism (= the doctrine of Luis Molina)
molinista n Molinist (= a follower of Luis Molina)
molino n mill (= machine for grinding grain, etc.);
molinosismo n Molinism (= the Quietistic doctrine of Miguel de Molinos)
molinosista n Molinist (= a follower of Miguel de Molinos)
molo n 1. mass, pile; 2. [Naut.] mole
molusco n mollusk
momentaneo adj momentary
momento n moment (1. instant; 2. [Mech.]);
momentoso adj momentous
monaca n nun
monacaismo n monachism
monacal adj monkish, monachal
monacato n monkdom
monaco n monk
monade n monad; also: [Philos.; Zool.; etc.]
monadelfe adj [Bot.] monadelphous
monadelfia n [Bot.] monadelphy
monadico adj monadic
monadismo n monadism
monadologia n monadology
monandre adj monandrous
monandria n monandry (1. [Anthropol.]; 2. [Bot.])
monarca n monarch (= head of a monarchy)
monarquia n monarchy
monarquico adj monarchic, monarchical; also: monarchistic
monarquismo n monarchism
monarquista n monarchist; also: attrib.
monasterial adj monasterial
monasterio n monastery
monasticismo n monasticism
monastico adj monastic, monasterial
monatomico adj [Chem.] monatomic
mondadentes n toothpick
mondar v to cleanse; also: to clean (= to make clean)
mondato adj clean
mondicia n cleanness, cleanliness
mondificacion n cleansing, purification
mondificar v to cleanse, purify
moneta 1. mint (= place where money is coined); 2. (current) coin; 3. money;
Moneta npr [Rom. Relig.] Moneta (as in "Juno Moneta");
monetage n 1. minting, coining; 2. [Hist.] moneyage (= fee paid for minting privilege)
monetar v to mint (= to stamp and make into money)
monetario adj monetary
monetaro n minter
monetizar v to monetize
mongolo adj/n 1. Mongol, Mongolian (= native of Mongolia); 2. Mongolian, Mongolic ^
Mongolia npr Mongolia ^
mongolico n, adj Mongolian, Mongolic
mongolismo n [Pathol.] Mongolism
mongoloide adj Mongoloid
monicion n admonition
monismo n [Philos.] monism
monista n monist
monistico adj monistic
monitor n monitor, admonisher
monitorio n, adj monitory, admonitory
monoclo n monocle
monocordo n monochord
monocromatico adj monochromatic
monocromo adj monochrome
monofisista n [Theol.] Monophysite
monogamia n monogamy
monogamico adj monogamic
monogamo n monogamist
monografia n monograph
monografico adj monographic
monografo n monographer
monograma n monogram
monolitico adj monolithic
monolito n monolith
monologar v to deliver a monologue, monologize
monologo n monolog(ue)
monometalismo n monometallism
monometalista n monometallist
monometrico adj monometric
monometro n monometer
monomio n [Alg.] monomial
monoplano n monoplane
monopolio n monopoly
monopolismo n monopolism
monopolista n monopolist
monopolizacion n monopolization
monopolizar v to monopolize
monosilabo n monosyllable
monosticho n [Pros.] monostich
monoteismo n monotheism
monoteista � adj monotheistic
monoteista � n monotheist
monoteistico adj monotheistic
monotipo n [Print.] monotype
monotonia n monotony
monotono adj monotonous
monstra n 1. show, display; 2. show window, display window; 3. sample;
monstrabile adj fit to be seen, presentable
monstrar v to show; also: to display, point out, etc.
monstrator n one who shows; also: demonstrator (= one who makes evident)
monstravento n weather vane
monstro n monster; attrib. monster
monstruositate n monstrosity
monstruoso adj monstrous
montacargas n hoist, lift (= lifting apparatus)
montage n (action of) mounting (a jewel, picture, gun, etc.); also: montage
montania n mountain;
montaniaro n mountaineer
montanioso adj mountainous
montar v to mount (1. to ascend; 2. to fix in a setting, backing, support; etc.); II. [Breeding] to cover, serve;
montata n climb, ascent; also: upward slope
montatura n (action of) mounting (a jewel, picture, gun, etc.); also: montage
monte n mountain, mount;
monte de pietate pawnshop;
monticulo n (small mountain), hill, monticule
montuoso adj mountainous; also: hilly
monumental adj monumental
monumento n monument
mora � n mulberry (= fruit of the mulberry)
mora � n 1. delay; 2. [Pros.] mora
moral � n 1. morals; 2. moral; 3. morale (as in "the morale of an army")
moral � adj moral (1. as in "moral conduct"; 2. as in "moral victory")
moralismo n moralism (= moral practice, attitude, etc.)
moralista n moralist
moralitate n morality
moralizacion n moralization (1. action of improving the morals; 2. moral reflection)
moralizar v to moralize (1. to improve the morals of; 2. to study moral problems)
moralizator n moralizer
morar v to delay, tarry, linger
moratorio n moratorium
morbiditate n morbidity
morbido adj 1. morbid; 2. [Art] delicately tinted, soft
morbifero adj morbiferous
morbifico adj morbific
morbo n disease, illness
mordace adj biting (as in "biting sarcasm"), mordacious
mordacia n gag (= something thrust into a person's mouth to prevent him from speaking)
mordacitate n mordacity
mordente I. ppr of morder ; II. adj mordant (1. corrosive; 2. biting, caustic)
morder v to bite;
morena n [Geol.] moraine
Morfeo npr [Gr. Mythol.] Morpheus
morfina n morphine
morfinismo n [Med.] morphinism
morfinomania n morphinomania
morfinomano n morphinomaniac
morfologia n morphology
morfologico adj morphological
morfologista n morphologist
morfologo n morphologist
moribundo adj moribund, dying
morir v to die;
mormonista Mormon (= member of the Mormon Church)
Mormon npr Mormon (the name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon);
mormonico adj Mormon
mormonismo n Mormonism
moro n mulberry (= mulberry tree)
morositate n slowness, tardiness
moroso adj tardy, dilatory, lingering
morselar v to morsel
morselo n morsel (1. small bite; 2. piece, fragment)
morso n bit (= part of the bridle that goes in a horse's mouth)
morsura n bite (1. act of biting; 2. wound caused by biting)
mortal � n mortal
mortal � adj mortal (1. destined to die; 2. fatal);
mortalitate n mortality (1. mortal nature; 2. death rate);
mortaro n mortar (1. as in "mortar and pestle"; 2. [Mil.]; 3. as in "to plaster with mortar")
morte � adj dead;
morte � n death;
mortifero adj deadly, fatal, death-bearing
mortificacion n mortification (1. [Eccl.]; 2. humiliation, shame; 3. [Pathol.])
mortificar v to mortify (1. [Eccl.]; 2. to cause to feel humiliated); II. [Pathol.] to cause to mortify
mortificato 1. pp of mortificar ; 2. adj mortified
mortificator n mortifier
morto n dead man or person, deceased
mortuario adj mortuary;
mosaico n, adj mosaic
mosaismo n Mosaism
Moscova npr 1. Moscow; 2. Moskva, Moscow River ^
Moscovia npr Muscovy
moscovese n Muscovite ^
Moses npr Moses
mosquea n mosque
mosquitera n mosquito net
mosquito n mosquito; also: gnat
moteto n [Mus.] motet
motin n mutiny
motinar v to cause to mutiny;
motinaro n mutineer
motinoso adj mutinous
motivacion n motivation
motivar v to state the reason for; 2. to motivate
motivo n, adj 1. motive; 2. motif
moto n motto
motocicleta n motorcycle
motociclista n motorcyclist
motociclo n motorcycle
motocultura n mechanized agriculture
motor n motor (as in "an electric motor"); attrib. motor, motive;
motorizacion n motorization
motorizar v to motorize
mover v to move (1. to cause to move; 2. to affect with emotion, stir up)
movibile adj movable
movimento n movement (1. action or process of moving; 2. as in "popular movement, youth movement, etc.");
mozarabe [H] n Mozarab (= member of the Christian population of Spain under the Arabs)
mozarabico [H] adj Mozarabic;
mucer v to be moldy; to be musty
mucides npl [Zool.] Muscidae
mucido adj moldy, musty; mucid
mucilage n [Bot.] mucilage (= mucilaginous sap)
mucilaginoso adj mucilaginous (as in "mucilaginous glands")
mucina n [Biochem.] mucin
mucipare adj muciparous
muco n mucus
mucor n 1. mold, moldiness; mustiness; 2. [Bot.] Mucor
mucosa n [Anat.] mucosa; mucous membrane
mucositate n mucosity, mucousness
mucoso adj mucous;
mugir v to bellow (= to roar as the bull does); 2. to low, moo;
mula n she-mule
mularo n muleteer, mule driver
mulato n mulatto
mulcta n fine (as in "fine of ten dollars"), mulct
mulctar v to fine, mulct
mulger v to milk (cows, goats, etc.)
mulgitor n one who milks, milker
mulgitura n (action of) milking
mulier n women
mulo n [Zool.] mule; specif: he-mule
mulsion n (action of) milking
multiarticulato adj [Zool.] multarticulate, multiarticulate
multicapsular adj multicapsular
multicaul adj [Bot.] multicauline, having several stems
multicelular adj multicellular
multicolor adj multicolored
multicuspide adj [Bot.] multicuspid, multicuspidate
multifide adj multifid (= cleft severally)
multiforme adj multiform
multiformitate n multiformity
multilatere adj many-sided, multilateral
multilobato adj [Bot., Zool.] multilobate, multilobed, multilobar
multilobe adj [Bot., Zool.] multilobar, multilobed, multilobate
multilocular adj [Bot., Zool.] multilocular
multiloque adj multiloquous, talkative
multiloquencia n multiloquence, talkativeness
multiloquente adj multiloquent, talkative
multimilionario n multimillionaire
multinomio n [Math.] multinominal, polynominal
multipara n multipara
multipare adj multiparous
multiparitate n multiparity
multipartito adj multipartite
multipede adj multiped, multipede
multipla adj multiple (1. manifold, multiplex; 2. [Math.])
multiplicabile adj multiplicable, multipliable
multiplicacion n multiplication;
multiplicando n multiplicand
multiplicar v to multiply (1. to make more numerous; 2. [Math.]);
multiplicativo adj multiplicative
multiplicator n [Math.] multiplier;
multiplice adj multiple (1. manifold, multiplex; 2. [Math.])
multiplicitate n multiplicity
multiplo n [Math.] multiple;
multipolar adj [Anat., Elec.] multipolar
multisenso adj multisensual, multivocal (= having many meanings)
multisono adj multisonous, multisonant
multitubular adj multitubular
multitude n multitude (1. large number; 2. crowd, throng)
multivago adj multivagant, muchwandering
multivalve adj [Bot., Zool.] multivalve, multivalved
multivalvular [Bot., Zool.] multivalvular
multivie adj multivious (= having many roads)
multo adj 1. much; 2. many; 3. very
multungulato adj [Zool.] multungulate
mumia n mummy
mumificacion n mummification
mumificar v to mummify (= to embalm as a mummy)
mundanitate n 1. worldliness; 2. fashionableness
mundano adj 1. mundane, worldly; 2. society (attrib.), of the world
mundial adj world-wide;
mundo n world (1. Universe; 2. earth; 3. society);
munerar v to present, give
municion n 1. military supplies, munitions; 2. ammunition;
municionar v to munition, supply with munitions
municionaro n munitioner, munitioneer
municipal adj municipal;
municipalitate n 1. municipality (= town, city, etc., having local self-government); 2. town or city council, municipality; 3. town or city hall
municipalizar v to municipalize
municipe n townsman
municipio n 1. [Rom. Hist.] municipium; 2. town district
munificencia n munificence
munificente adj munificent
munir v to fortify (as in "to fortify a city"); 2. to provide with, furnish
mural adj mural;
muralia n [Fortif.] wall
murar v to wall in, surround with a wall; 2. to wall up
mure n mouse
muria n brine
muriatico adj muriatic;
muriato n muriate, chloride
murides n [Zool.] Muridae
murmuracion n (action of) murmuring; also: muttering, mumbling, grumbling, babbling, babble, etc.
murmurar v to murmur; also: to mutter, mumble, grumble, babble etc.
murmurator n murmurer; also: mutterer, mumbler, grumbler, etc.
murmure n murmur; also: muttering, mumbling, grumbling, etc.
murmurear v to murmur; also: to mutter, mumble, grumble, etc.
murmuroso adj murmurous (= filled with, or making, murmurs)
muro n wall (= upright structure of masonry, etc.)
mus n mouse
musa n Muse, muse
musaranea n [Zool.] shrew
musca n 1. [Entom.] fly; 2. tuft of hair (on lower lip); 3. beauty spot, patch;
muscatelo n muscatel (1. muscat grape; 2. muscatel wine)
muscato n, adj muscat (1. muscat grape; 2. muscatel wine)
musco � n musk (1. musk deer; 2. "musk substance or perfume")
musco � n moss
muscologia n bryology, muscology (= science af mosses)
muscoso adj mossy
muscular adj muscular (as in "muscular energy")
musculato adj muscled, muscular
musculatura n muscular system, musculature
musculina n [Biochem.] musculin
musculo � n mussel; also: clam
musculo � n muscle
musculositate n muscularity
musculoso adj muscular (as in "muscular man")
muselar v to muzzle
muselina n muslin
muselo n muzzle (as in "a dog wearing a muzzle")
museo n museum
musica n music;
musical adj musical (as in "musical arrangement");
musicar v to play, make music
musico n musician
musicologia n musicology
musicologo n musicologist
musicomania n musicomania
musicomano n musicomaniac
musiqueta n easy unpretentious music
muso n snout, muzzle
musquetaro n musketeer
musqueto n musket, rifle
mustang [A] n mustang
mustarda n mustard
mustardaro n mustard maker, mustard seller
mustardiera n mustard jar, mustard pot
mustela n weasel
musto n must (= new wine, sweet cider)
musulman n Mussulman, Moslem
mutabile adj changeable, mutable
mutabilitate n mutability
mutacion n mutation (1. change; 2. [Biol.])
mutar v to change (= to make or become different); 2. to molt
mutecer v to grow mute, grow silent
mutilacion n mutilation
mutilar v to mutilate
mutilato 1. pp of mutilar ; 2. adj wounded (as in "wounded soldier"), adj maimed, mutilated
mutilator n mutilator
mutismo n muteness, dumbness, mutism
muto adj mute, dumb, silent;
mutual adj mutual, reciprocal
mutualitate n mutuality, reciprocity
m� metro quadrate ;
m� metro cubic
nabab n nabob (1. [Indian Admin.]; 2. very wealthy person)
Nabucodonosor npr [Bib.] Nebuchadnezzar
nacencia n birth (= act or fact of being born);
nacente 1. ppr of nascer ; 2. adj nascent, dawning, etc.
nacer v to be born; also: to originate, arise, come into existence;
nacion n nation;
nacional adj national
nacionalismo n nationalism
nacionalista n nationalist; attrib. nationalistic
nacionalitate n nationality
nacionalizacion n nationalization
nacionalizar v to nationalize (= to convert into national property)
nacito 1. pp of nascer ; 2. adj born, nee;
nacrar v to face with mother-of-pearl
nacrato adj faced with mother-of-pearl
nacre n mother-of-pearl, nacre
nadir n nadir
nafta n naphtha
naftalina n naphthaline
naftol n naphthol
naive adj naive (ingenuous)
naivitate n naiveness, naivet�. (ingenuousness)
nana n (woman) dwarf
nano n dwarf (1. midget; 2. [Mythol.])
narabile adj describable, explainable
naracion n narration; also: narrative
narativo adj narrative
narator n narrator
narcisismo n narcissism
narciso n narcissus;
Narciso [Gr. Mythol.] Narcissus;
narcose n narcosis
narcotico n, adj narcotic
narcotina n narcotine
narcotismo n narcotism
narcotizacion n narcotization
narcotizar v to narcotize
nardino adj nardine (= of or pertaining to nard)
nardo n nard, spikenard
nare n nostril
nargil n nargileh, narghile
narar v to narrate
nasturtio n [Bot.] nasturtium
natacion n swimming, natation
Natal � n Christmas
natal � adj native (= connected with one's birth);
natalitate n birth rate
natante 1. ppr of natar ; 2. adj natant
natar v to swim; 2. to float
natator n swimmer (= one who swims or can swim)
natatorio n swimming pool; natatorium
nativismo n nativism (1. prejudice in favor of natives against foreigners; 2. [Philos.])
nativista n nativist (1. a partisan of nativism in the treatment of foreigners; 2. [Philos.])
nativitate n birth; also: [Eccl.] Nativity
nativo n, adj native (1. as in "native wit"; 2. native-born)
nato adj born;
natrium n sodium, natrium
natrolito n [Mineral.] natrolite
natron n natron
natura n nature (1. "the nature of a being or person"; 2. the material world and its phenomena);
natural � adj natural;
natural � n disposition, temperament
naturalismo n naturalism (1. conformity with nature; 2. [Philos.]; 3. [Lit. or Art])
naturalista n naturalist (1. a student of natural history; 2. an adherent of naturalism in philosophy; 3. a representative of naturalism in art or literature)
naturalistico adj naturalistic (1. as in "naturalistic principles in art"; 2. [Philos.]; 3. of or pertaining to natural history)
naturalitate n naturalness
naturalizacion n naturalization
naturalizar v to naturalize (1. "to naturalize a foreigner"; 2. to acclimatize)
naturalmente adv naturally (1. in a natural way; 2. by nature; 3. of course)
naufragar v to suffer shipwreck
naufrago n shipwrecked person
naufrage n shipwreck
nausea n nausea
nauseabundo adj nauseating, nauseous
nausear v to nauseate (= to feel nausea)
nauseoso adj nauseous, nauseating
nauta n mariner, seaman
nautica n (the art or science of) navigation
nautico adj nautical
nautilo n nautilus
naval adj naval
nave n 1. ship; 2. [Arch.] nave;
naveta n 1. little boat; 2. incense boat; 3. shuttle
navigabile adj 1. navigable (as in "navigable stream"); 2. seaworthy
navigabilitate n 1. navigability; 2. seaworthiness
navigacion n navigation (1. [Naut., Aeronaut.] act or practice of navigating; 2. act or science of navigation)
navigacional adj navigational
navigar v to sail (= to go from one place to another in a ship); 2. to navigate, sail (as in "to navigate or sail the seas")
navigator n navigator (= one who sails the seas)
nazal � n nasal (1. nose piece of a helmet; 2. [Phonet.])
nazal � adj nasal (1. as in "nasal duct"; 2. [Phonet.]);
nazalitate n nasality, nasal quality
nazalizar v to nasalize
nazareno n, adj Nazarene
Nazaret npr Nazareth
nazica n proboscis monkey
naziforme adj nose-shaped
nazismo n Nazism
nazista n Nazi
nazo n nose;
Neapolis npr Naples
neapolitano n Neapolitan
nebula n 1. fog, mist, haze; 2. [Pathol.] nebula
nebular adj nebular
nebulosa n [Astron.] nebula, adj nebulous
nebulositate n nebulousness
necamento n (act of) drowning
necar v to drown (= to deprive of life by immersion)
necesario adj necessary
necesitar v to force, compel 2. to necessitate (= to make necessary)
necesitate n necessity (1. fact or quality of being necessary; 2. need, want);
necesitoso adj needy
necietate n ignorance, stupidity, foolishness
necio adj ignorant, stupid
necrofago adj necrophagous
necrologia n necrology
necrologico adj necrological, necrologic
necrologo n necrology, necrologue
necromancia n necromancy
necromante n necromancer
necromantico adj necromantic
necropole n necropolis, cemetery
necropsia n [Med.] necropsy, autopsy
necroscopia n [Med.] necroscopy, autopsy
necroscopico adj necroscopic, necroscopical
necrosis n [Pathol.] necrosis
nectare n nectar (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Bot.])
nectarino adj nectarean, nectareous
nectario n [Bot.] nectary
necun pron male no one, nobody (*)
necuna pron female no one, nobody (*)
nefritico adj nephritic
nefritis n [Pathol.] nephritis
nefrocele n [Pathol.] nephrocele
negacion n 1. negation; 2. [Gram.] negative
negar v to deny
negativa n negative (= negative proposition, statement, reply, etc.)
negativismo n negativism
negativista n negativist
negativo adj negative (1. not affirmative; 2. not positive); n [Photog. etc.] negative
neglecto adj neglected
negligencia n negligence
negligente 1. ppr of negliger ; 2. adj negligent
negliger v to neglect;
negociabile adj [Com.] negotiable
negociabilitate n negotiability
negociacion n negotiation, negotiating
negociante n merchant, dealer, etc. (= one engaged in trade)
negociar v to trade (= to be engaged in trade); II. to negotiate (1. to talk over and arrange terms for; 2. to convert into cash)
negociator n negotiator
negocio n 1. trade, traffic; 2. negotiation, negotiating
negrero n slaver (1. slave trader; 2. slave ship)
negro n Negro
negroide adj negroid
negus n Negus
nel prep in + def art le;
nematelminte [Zool.] n nemathelminth
nemesis nemesis, retribution
Nemesis npr [Gr. Relig.] Nemesis;
neo-latino n, adj Neo-Latin
neofito n neophyte
neolitico adj [Archeol.] neolithic
neolito n [Archeol.] neolith
neologia n neology (= use of new words)
neologico adj neological
neologismo n neologism (= new word or expression)
neologista n neologist
neon n [Chem.] neon
neonato n newborn baby
neoplasma n [Med.] neoplasm
neoplatonico n, adj Neoplatonic
neoplatonismo n Neoplatonism
neozelandese 1. adj (of) New Zealand; 2. n New Zealander
nepotismo n nepotism (= favoritism in regard to relatives)
neptuniano adj 1. [Rom. Relig.; Astron.] Neptunian; 2. [Geol.] neptunian
neptunismo n [Geol.] Neptunism
neptunista n [Geol.] neptunist
neptunium n [Chem.] neptunium
Neptuno npr Neptune (1. [Rom. Relig.]; 2. [Astron.])
nervacion n nervation, nervature
nerval adj neural
nervatura n nervature, nervation
nervino adj [Med.] nervine (= having the quality of acting on the nerves)
nervo n I. tendon; II. nerve (1. as in "a man of nerve"; 2. [Anat.]);
nervosismo n [Med.] nervous diathesis; nervousness
nervositate n nervousness
nervoso adj nervous (1. muscular; 2. pertaining to the nerves; 3. highly strung, irritable);
nervura n [Bot., Entom.] nerve, nervure
netar v to clean, cleanse;
netitate n neatness, cleanness, cleanliness, etc.
neto adj 1. neat (= clear, pure, etc.); 2. net;
neuralgia n neuralgia
neuralgico adj neuralgic
neurastenia n neurasthenia
neurastenico n, adj neurasthenic
neuritis n [Med.] neuritis
neurologia n neurology
neurologico adj neurological
neurologista n neurologist
neurologo n neurologist
neuroma n [Med.] neuroma
neuron n [Anat.] neuron;
neuropatologia n neurology
neuropatologico adj neurological
neuropatologo n neuropath, neurologist
neurosis n neurosis
neurotico adj neurotic
neutral � n neutral
neutral � adj neutral (= not taking either side in a dispute, war, etc.)
neutralitate n neutrality (1. state of not taking either side in a dispute, war, etc.; 2. [Chem.]);
neutralizacion n neutralization
neutralizar v to neutralize; also: [Pol.]
neutro adj I. neuter (1. [Biol.]; 2. [Gram.]); II. neutral (1. not taking either side in a dispute, war, etc.; 2. [Chem.]; 3. [Elec.] neither positive nor negati
neutron n [Phys.] neutron;
nevo n [Pathol.] nevus, naevus; also: mole, birthmark, etc.
nevoide adj [Pathol.] nevoid, naevoid
nexo n nexus, connection
ni conj neither, nor, also not;
nichar v to niche, put in a niche
niche n niche
Nicolaus nprm Nicholas;
nicotiana n [Bot.] Nicotiana
nicotina n nicotine
nicotinico adj nicotinic;
nicotinismo n [Pathol.] nicotinism
nictalopia n [Pathol.] nyctalopia
nictalopico adj nyctalopic
nicticorace n [Zool.] Nycticorax
nictofobia n nyctophobia
nidata n brood (of nestlings)
nidificacion n nest-building
nidificar v to build a nest
nido n nest (of a bird, mouse, etc.);
nigrar v to blacken, make black
nigricia n blackness
nigro adj black;
nil nothing
nilismo n nihilism
nilista n nihilist
nimfa n nymph (1. [Mythol.]; 2. [Zool.])
nimfal adj nymphal (1. [Mythol.]); 2. [Zool.])
nimfea n [Bot.] Nymphaea
nimfomana n nymphomaniac
nimfomane adj nymphomaniac
nimfomania n nymphomania
Ninive npr Nineveh ^
ninivese n Ninevite ^
Nipon n Nippon
niquel n nickel (1. the metal "nickel"; 2. a nickel coin)
niquelage n nickel-plating
niquelatura n nickel-plate (ware)
niquelifero adj nickeliferous
nirvana n nirvana
nitiditate n 1. brightness, luminousness; 2. clearness, pureness, neatness, etc.
nitido adj 1. bright, shining; 2. clear, pure, neat, etc.
nitor n brightness, clarity
nitrato n nitrate;
nitrico adj nitric
nitrido n nitride
nitrificacion n nitrification
nitrificar v to nitrify
nitrito n nitrite
nitro n saltpeter, niter
nitrobacterio n nitrobacterium
nitrobenzina n nitrobenzene, nitrobenzol
nitrocelulosa n nitrocellulose
nitrogeno n nitrogen
nitroglicerina n nitroglycerin
nitroso adj nitrous (1. of niter; 2. [Chem.] containing nitrogen);
nivar v to snow (= to be snowing)
nivata adj snow-covered
nive adj snowy, snow-white, n snow
nivelamento n leveling (1. surveying; 2. making level)
nivelar v to level (1. [Surv.]; 2. to make level or even)
nivelator n leveler (= one who or that which levels)
nivelo n level (1. instrument for establishing a level surface; 2. degree of elevation of a plane);
nivositate n snowiness
nivoso adj snowy (1. as in "snowy weather"; 2. snow-white)
no adv no;
no! no!
nobile � n nobleman, noblewoman, noble
nobile � adj noble (1. "noble in rank, title or birth"; 2. "noble in character")
nobiliario adj nobiliary
nobilitate n nobility (1. "nobility of birth, rank, mind, character, etc."; 2. body of nobles in a country)
nocente adj harmful
nocer v to harm, hurt;
nocion n notion (= concept, idea);
nocional adj notional, conceptual
nociones smattering, general idea
nocivo adj harmful, hurtful
noctambulismo n somnambulism, noctambulism
noctambulo adj noctambulous; somnambulistic
noctata n night, whole night, night's time
nocte n night;
noctivago adj noctivagous, noctivagant
noctula n [Zool.] noctule
nocturno n 1. [Eccl.] nocturn; 2. [Mus.] nocturne, adj nocturnal
nocuo adj noxious, hurtful
nodar v to knot
nodo n I. knot (1. "knot in a rope, cord, etc."; 2. [Naut.]; 3. node; 4. crux, nodus); II. bow (knot); also: loop; III. [Astron.] node; IV. knuckle;
nodositate n nodosity (1. knottiness; 2. knotty swelling or protuberance)
nodoso adj knotty, gnarled
nodular adj nodular
nodulo n nodule
Noe npr Noah
nolens volens [L] nolens volens, willy-nilly
nomade n, adj nomad, nomadic
nomadismo n nomadism
nome, -ine n 1. name; 2. noun; (*)
nomenclar v to compile the nomenclature of
nomenclator n nomenclator (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. one concerned with the nomenclature of a subject)
nomenclatura n nomenclature (= system of names used in classifications)
nomico adj nomic (= customary, conventional);
nominacion n nomination, appointment
nominal adj nominal (1. pertaining to a name or names; 2. existing in name only; 3. [Gram.] pertaining to a noun or nouns);
nominalismo n [Philos.] nominalism
nominalista n [Philos.] nominalist
nominar v to name, call; 2. to nominate (= to appoint)
nominativo adj nominative (1. bearing the name of a person; 2. [Gram.] nominative)
nominator n nominator (= one who nominates)
nomocracia n nomocracy
nomologia n nomology
non adv 1. not; 2. no;
non plus ultra [L] non plus ultra
non! no!;
nonagenario adj nonagenarian
nonas npl nones (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. [Eccl.])
nonato adj unborn
nonchalance [F] n nonchalance
nonchalant [F] adj nonchalant
nonconformista n nonconformist
nonconformitate n nonconformity
none? particle interrogative.
nono adj ninth;
nonobstante 1. prep despite, in spite of; 2. adv nevertheless
nonsenso n nonsense
nonuplar v to multiply by nine
nonuplo adj ninefold
nord n north;
nordico adj Nordic
norma n norm
normal � n [Geom.] normal
normal � adj normal (1. at right angles, perpendicular; 2. conforming to a norm);
normalitate n normality, normalcy
normalizar v to normalize
Normandia npr Normandy ^
normano n I. [Hist.] Northman, Norseman; II. Norman (1. Norse invaders of France, Italy, etc.; 2. native of Normandy) ^
normar v to make conformable to a norm, normalize
normativo adj normative
Norvegia npr Norway ^
norvegiano n, adj Norwegian (1. native of Norway; 2. Norwegian language) ^
nos pron I. pers 1. we; 2. us; II. refl ourselves
nostalgia n nostalgia, homesickness
nostalgico adj nostalgic; also: homesick
nostra adj poss our; pron poss ours (female)
nostro adj poss our; pron poss ours (male)
nota n I. note (1. as in "to take notes of a lecture"; 2. annotation; also: footnote; 3. [Dipl.]; 4. [Mus.]); II. [School] mark, grade; III. bill, account; known
notabile adj notable
notabilitate n notability (1. quality of being notable; 2. prominent person, notable)
notacante adj [Zool.] notacanthous, spiny-backed
notacanto n Notacanthus
notacion n notation; special: [Mus.; Chem.]
notal adj [Zool.] notal, dorsal
notar v to note (= to write down a note or notes of); 2. to notice, note
notarial adj notarial
notariato n profession of a notary
notario n notary
noticia n notice (1. observation, cognizance, etc.; 2. information or communication imparting knowledge)
notificacion n notification
notificar v to notify
notificator n notifier
noto adj known
notocorda n [Zool.] notochord
notonecta n [Zool.] Notonecta, back swimmer
notorietate n notoriety (= character of what is publicly or commonly known)
notorio adj notorious (= publicly or commonly known)
notum n [Zool.] notum, back; specif.: back of the thorax of an insect
nova n piece of news;
novacion n [Law] novation
noval adj [Agr.] newly broken
novar v to novate [Law]
novas news
novator n innovator
nove adj nine
novela n 1. novelette, short story; 2. [Rom. Law] novel
novelista n novelette writer, short-story writer
novelitate n newness, novelty
novembre n November
novena n [Eccl.] novena
noventa adj ninety
noventesimo adj ninetieth;
novesimo adj ninth
noviciato n novitiate
novicio n novice (1. [Eccl.]; 2. beginner); attrib. inexperienced, new
novilunio n new moon ("phase or period of new moon")
novitate n 1. newness, novelty; 2. novelty (= new or novel thing)
novo adj new (1. not existing before; 2. not yet used or worn);
nuance [F] n nuance, shade
nube n cloud;
Nubia npr Nubia
nubifero adj cloud-bringing, nubiferous
nubile adj nubile, marriageable
nubilitate n nubility
nubilo n storm cloud
nubiloso adj cloudy (= covered with clouds)
nubio n, adj Nubian
nuce n [Bot.] nut; specif.: walnut
nuciforme adj nut-shaped
nucleal adj nucleal, nuclear
nuclear � adj nuclear;
nuclear � v to nucleate
nucleina n [Chem.] nuclein
nucleo n nucleus (1. core, focus; 2. [special: Astron., Biol., Atomic Phys., etc.]); also: kernel
nucleolo n [Biol.] nucleolus
nudismo n nudism
nudista n nudist
nuditate n nakedness, nudity
nudo adj bare, naked, nude
nul adj I. not any, no; II. null (1. worthless; 2. as in "null and void") , nothing
nulmente adv in no way, not at all
nulificacion n nullification
nulificar v to nullify
nulitate n nullity; also: nonentity
numerabile adj numerable
numeracion n numeration (1. enumeration; 2. [Arith.])
numeral � n numeral
numeral � adj numeral (= designating number)
numerar v to count; 2. to number
numerario n currency (= money in actual use in a country)
numerator n 1. [Arith.] numerator; 2. numberer (= one who or that which numbers)
numerico adj numerical
numero n I. number (1. [Math.]; 2. indicator designating a thing or person in a series; 3. [Gram.]); II. [Poet., Mus.] numbers;
numerositate n numerosity, numerousness; also: [Poet., Mus.]
numeroso adj numerous (1. in great numbers; 2. [Poet., Mus.] harmonious, rhythmical)
Numidia npr Numidia ^
numidiano adj Numidian ^
numisma n money, coin
numismatica n numismatics
numismatico n, adj numismatic
nunca adv never
nunciatura n nunciature
nuncio n 1. messenger; 2. nuncio
nupcial adj nuptial, wedding
nupcias npl wedding, nuptials
nurseria n nursery (= room set apart for children)
nutacion n nutation (1. act of nodding; 2. [Astron., Bot., etc.])
nutar v to nod; 2. [Bot., etc.] to nutate
nutricion n nutrition (= process of absorbing and assimilating nourishment)
nutriente adj nourishing, nutrient
nutrimento n nourishment (= sustenance, food)
nutrir v to nurse (= to give milk to (a baby)); II. to nourish (1. to sustain with food; 2. as in "to nourish a hope");
nutritivo adj nutritious, nutritive
nutritor n nourisher
nutritora n (wet) nurse
nylon [A] n nylon
o conj or;
oasis n oasis
obcenitate n obscenity
obceno adj obscene
obediencia n obedience
obediente adj obedient
obedir v to obey;
obelisco n obelisk
obgecion n objection;
obgectar v to object
obgectivacion n [Philos.] objectivation
obgectivar v to objectivize, objectify
obgectivismo n [Philos.] objectivism
obgectivitate n objectivity
obgectivo n, adj objective (1. aim, end; 2. [Opt.]; also: object glass, lens)
obgecto n object (1. a material thing; 2. purpose, end; 3. [Gram.])
obito n 1. death, demise; 2. [Eccl.] anniversary mass, obit
obitorio n morgue (= place where bodies are kept for identification) (*)
obituario n [R.C.Ch.] register of deaths, obituary
oblacion n oblation (1. [Eccl.]; 2. donation, offering)
oblidabile adj easily forgotten
oblidar v to forget
oblido n 1. oblivion; 2. forgetfulness;
obligacion n obligation (1. moral or legal duty; 2. [Law] bond, contact; 3. [Com., Fin.] bond, debenture; 4. indebtedness for a favor)
obligante adj obliging
obligar v to oblige (1. to compel; 2. to make indebted by doing a favor);
obligatorio adj obligatory, compulsory, binding
obliquar v to move obliquely, oblique
obliquitate n obliquity
obliquo adj oblique (1. slanting; 2. not straightforward);
obliteracion n obliteration; also: [Med.]
obliterar v to obliterate; also: [Med.]
oblivion n 1. oblivion; 2. forgetfulness
oblivioso adj forgetful;
oblongo adj oblong
obnubilacion n [Med.] obnubilation
obnubilar v to overcloud, overcast
oboe n oboe
oboista n oboist
obra n 1. work (as in "hard work"); 2. opera; also: opera house
obscur adj dark, obscure, dim;
obscuracion n obscuration; also: 1. [Astron.] occultation, eclipse; 2. blackout
obscurante n obscurantist
obscurantismo n obscurantism
obscurantista n obscurantist
obscurar v to darken, obscure, dim; also: to blackout
obscuritate n darkness, obscurity, dimness
obsecracion n obsecration (1. supplication; 2. [Rhet.])
obsecrar v to obsecrate
obseder v to obsess
obsequer v to comply with, yield to; 2. to defer to
obsequiar v to treat with deference
obsequias npl funeral, obsequies
obsequio n deference
obsequiositate n obsequiousness
obsequioso adj obsequious
observabile adj observable (1. discernible; 2. noteworthy)
observacion n observation (1. observance; 2. act of observing a fact, event, phenomenon, etc.; 3. remark)
observancia n observance (1. act of observing a rule, law, etc.; 2. religious rite or custom)
observante 1. ppr of observar ; 2. adj observant (= strict in observing rules or customs)
observar v to observe (1. "to observe a law, rule, etc."; 2. to watch closely, to study; 3. to remark);
observator n observer; attrib. observing, observant
observatorio n observatory (= place or building for scientific observation)
obsesion n obsession
obsolecencia n obsolescence
obsolecente 1. ppr of obsolescer ; 2. adj obsolescent, becoming obsolete
obsolecer v to be or become obsolescent, obsolesce
obsoleto adj obsolete
obstaculo n obstacle
obstar v to stand in the way of
obstetrica n midwife
obstetricia n obstetrics, midwifery
obstetrico n, adj obstetric, obstetrical
obstinacion n obstinacy
obstinar v to persist, to insist;
obstinato adj obstinate
obstrucion n obstruction (1. action of obstructing or blocking; 2. [Med.]; 3. [Parl.]);
obstrucionismo n obstructionism
obstrucionista n obstructionist
obstructivo adj obstructive
obstruer v to obstruct (= to block with obstacles or impediments)
obtemperar v to obey, be obedient;
obtencion n obtention
obtener v to obtain (= to get)
obtenibile adj obtainable
obtenimento n obtainment
obtentor n obtainer
obtundente 1. ppr of obtunder ; 2. adj blunt, obtundent
obtunder v to blunt, dull, obtund
obtusangulo adj [Geom.] obtuse-angled, obtusangular
obtusitate n obtuseness, obtusity
obtuso adj obtuse (1. blunt, not sharppointed; 2. dull, slow of perception);
obviar v to obviate;
obvio adj obvious
oca n goose
ocasion n 1. occasion (as in "on several occasions"); 2. opportunity; 3. ground, reason;
ocasional adj occasional (as in "occasional cause")
ocasionar v to occasion
Oceania npr Oceania ^
oceaniano n, adj Oceanian ^
oceanico adj oceanic (= of the ocean)
oceanide n [Gr. Mythol.] Oceanid
Oceano � [Gr. Mythol.] Oceanus
oceano � n ocean;
oceanografia n oceanography
oceanografico adj oceanographic
oceanografo n oceanographer
ociar v to be idle, be at leisure
ocidental adj western, occidental
ocidente n west, occident
ocider v to kill
ocilacion n oscillation; also: [Fin.] fluctuation
ocilar v to oscillate
ocilatorio adj oscillatory
ocilo n oscillum (= mask of Bacchus hung on trees)
ociosa adj idle, otiose (1. not occupied; 2. useless, futile)
ociositate n idleness (= state of being idle or unoccupied)
ocipital adj occipital
ocipite n occiput
ocision n (act of) killing
ocisor n killer
ocitacion n (action of) yawning or gaping (from sleepiness)
ocitar v to yawn or gape (from sleepiness)
oclocracia n ochlocracy, mob rule
oclocratico adj ochlocratic
oclocrato n ochlocrat
ocluder v to occlude (1. to close or obstruct; 2. [Chem.])
oclusion n occlusion
octaedral adj [Math.] octahedral
octaedro n [Math.] octahedron
octagonal adj octagonal
octagono n octagon
octametro n octameter
octano n [Chem.] octane
octanta adj eighty
octante n octant (1. [Geom.]; 2. instrument for measuring angles)
octantesimo adj eightieth;
octava n octave (1. [Eccl.]; 2. [Pros.]; 3. [Mus.])
octavar v to divide into eighths; 2. to form octaves
octavino n octave flute, piccolo
octavo adj eighth;
octesimo adj eighth
octeto n octette
octo adj eight
octobre n October
octogenario adj octogenarian
octopodo n octopus
octosilabico adj octosyllabic
octosilabo n octosyllabic line
octuplar v to octuple (= to multiply by eight)
octuplicar v to octuple
octuplo adj octuple, eightfold
ocular � adj ocular;
ocular � v to eye, glance at; also: to ogle
oculeto n eyelet (= small round hole for the passage of a lace, cord, etc.)
oculista n oculist
oculistica n ophthalmology
oculistico adj ophthalmologic, oculistic
oculo n eye; eye or bud (of a plant); eye (of a needle, hammer, etc.);
ocultacion n occultation (1. concealment; 2. [Astron.])
ocultar v to occult (= to hide from sight); also: [Astron.]
ocultismo n occultism
ocultista n occultist; attrib. occult, occultist
oculto adj occult
ocupacion n occupation (1. act of occupying; 2. that which engages one's time)
ocupancia n occupancy
ocupante n occupant (= one who occupies a place);
ocupar v to occupy (1. to take possession of; 2. to fill the space or time of; 3. to keep busy or engaged);
ocupato 1. pp of occupar ; 2. adj busy (= engaged in work)
ocupator n occupier (1. one who takes possession of a place, a thing, etc.; 2. one who keeps busy or engaged)
ocurencia n occurrence (= happening, event)
ocurer v to happen
ode n ode
odiar v to hate
odio n hate, hatred
odioso adj odious, hateful
Odisea n [Gr. Lit.] Odyssey
Odiseus npr [Gr. Mythol.] Odysseus
odontalgia n odontalgia
odontalgico adj odontalgic
odontologia n odontology
odontologico adj odontologic
odontologo n odontologist
odor n odor
odorante 1. ppr of odorar ; 2. adj odorous
odorar v to smell (= to emit an odor)
odorifero adj odorous, odoriferous
odoroso adj odorous;
ofender v to hurt, harm; 2. to offend, insult, be offensive to;
ofenditor n offender
ofensa n offense (= act of offending)
ofensiva n offensive;
ofensivo adj offensive (1. pertaining to attack; 2. insulting);
ofensor n offender (= one who offends)
oferer v to offer (something); also: to bid;
oferta n offer;
ofertorio n [Eccl.] offertory
oficial � n official (as in "government official")
oficial � adj official
oficiante n officiant, officiator
oficiar v to officiate
oficiator n officiator
oficiero n [Mil., Nav.] officer
oficina n 1. workshop; 2. [Pharm.] dispensary
oficinal adj officinal
oficio n I. office (1. position, appointment; 2. function; 3. bureau); II. [Eccl.] Office;
oficioso adj I. obliging; II. officious (1. as in "some officious friend"; 2. semi-official);
ofiolatra n ophiolater, snake worshiper
ofiolatria n ophiolatry, snake worship
oftalmia n ophthalmia, ophthalmitis
oftalmico adj ophthalmic; also: ocular
oftalmologia n ophthalmology
oftalmologico adj ophthalmological
oftalmologista n ophthalmologist
oftalmologo n ophthalmologist, eye specialist
oftalmoscopico adj ophthalmoscopic
oftalmoscopio n ophthalmoscope
ohm n [Elec.] ohm
ohmetro n ohmmeter
ola n pot, jar, etc.
olaria n pottery (1. potter's shop; 2. "pottery ware")
olaro n potter (= maker of earthenware pots)
oleace adj [Bot.] oleaceous
oleaceas npl [Bot.] Oleaceae
oleage n oiling, lubrication
oleaginoso adj oleaginous
olear v to oil, grease
oleastro n [Bot.] oleaster
oleato n [Chem.] oleate
oleico adj [Chem.] oleic
oleifero adj oliferous
oleina n [Chem.] olein
olencia n fragrance
olente 1. ppr of oler ; 2. adj fragrant
oleo n oil;
oleositate n oiliness
oleoso adj oily, greasy
oler v to smell (= to emit a smell)
oleria n oilery
olfacer v to smell (something)
olfacion n [Physiol.] olfaction
olfactivo adj olfactory (as in "olfactory organ")
olfactorio adj olfactory (as in "olfactory organ")
oligarca n oligarch
oligarquia n oligarchy
oligarquico adj oligarchic
oligocaeta adj [Zool.] oligochaetous
oligoceno adj [Geol.] Oligocene
olim adv 1. once, formerly; 2. at a future time, sometime in the future
Olimpia � nprf Olympia
Olimpia � npr Olympia (= region where the ancient Olympian games were held)
olimpiade n Olympiad
olimpico adj Olympic;
olimpio adj Olympian (1. pertaining to Mount Olympus; 2. pertaining to the Olympian gods; 3. pertaining to Olympia)
Olimpo npr [Geog.; Gr. Mythol.] Olympus
oliva n olive (1. olive tree; 2. fruit of the olive tree; 3. [Zool.]; 4. the color "olive")
olivace adj olive-green, olivaceous
olivario adj olive-shaped; also: [Anat.] olivary
oliveto n olive grove
olivina n [Mineral.] olivine
olivo n olive, olive tree
omega n omega (= last letter of the Greek alphabet);
omelete n omelet
omision n omission
omiter v to omit
omne adj I. all (1. as in "all the cheese"; 2. as in "all the books"); II. every, each;
omnes pron all
omnibus n bus, omnibus;
omniciencia n omniscience
omniciente adj omniscient
omniforme adj omniform, of all forms
omnimodo adj omnimodous, omnifarious
omnipotencia n omnipotence, almightiness
omnipotente adj almighty, omnipotent;
omnividente adj all-seeing, omnivident
omnivoro adj omnivorous
omoplata n shoulder blade, omoplate
oncle n uncle
oneiromancia n oneiromancy
onerar v to load; to burden with
onerario adj burden, freight (= of or pertaining to burden, freight, etc.)
onere n load, burden; also: freight, weight
onerositate n onerousness
oneroso adj onerous, burdensome
oniche n onyx
onomatologia n onomatology
onomatomania [Psychiatry] onomatomania
onomatopeia n [Philol.] onomatopoeia
onomatopeico adj onomatopoetic
ontogenese n ontogenesis, ontogeny
ontogenesis n ontogenesis, ontogeny
ontogenetico adj ontogenetic
ontogenia n ontogeny (1. "science of ontogeny"; 2. ontogenesis)
ontogenista n ontogenist
ontologia n ontology
ontologico adj ontologic, ontological
ontologista n ontologist
ontologo n ontologist
opacitate n opacity
opaco adj opaque (= not translucent)
opalecencia n opalescence
opalecente adj opalescent
opalecer v to opalesce
opalino adj opaline
opalo n opal;
opcion n option (1. action of choosing; 2. power or liberty of choosing; 3. [Com.])
opcional adj optional
opera n 1. work (as in "hard work"); 2. opera; also: opera house
operabile adj operable (1. practicable; 2. [Med.])
operacion n operation (1. action, activity; 2. [Mil.]; 3. [Surg.]);
operante 1. ppr of operar ; 2. adj operant, operative
operar v to effect, work; II. to operate (1. to work, function; 2. [Mil.]); III. [Surg.] to operate upon;
operario n workman
operativo adj operative
operator n operator; specif. operating surgeon
opereta n operetta
operoso adj operose, hard-working
opiato n opiate
opinabile adj that is a matter of opinion, disputable
opinar v to opine (1. to hold as an opinion; 2. to express as an opinion)
opinion n opinion;
opinioso adj opinionated
opium n opium
oponente � n opponent
oponente � 1. ppr of opponer ; 2. adj opposing, antagonistic
oponer v to oppose (= to set up against);
oportunismo n opportunism
oportunista n opportunist
oportunitate n 1. opportuneness; 2. opportunity
oportuno adj opportune
oposicion n opposition (1. as in "the opposition of fact and fiction"; 2. as in "to meet with opposition")
oposito n, adj opposite (= placed or lying over against something)
opossum [A] n opossum
opresion n oppression
opresivo adj oppressive (as in "oppressive legislation")
opresor n oppressor
oprimer v to oppress
optar v to choose, make a choice;
optativo adj optative
optica n optics
optico adj 1. optic; 2. optical; n optician
optimismo n optimism
optimista n optimist; attrib. optimistic
optimo adj very best , optimum
optometria n optometry
optometrista n optometrist
optometro n optometer
opulencia n opulence (= wealth)
opulente adj opulent (= wealthy)
opus [L] n opus
opusculo n opuscule
ora adv now (= at the present time);
oracion n 1. oration; 2. prayer, orison;
oracular adj oracular
oraculo oracle
oral adj oral (1. verbal; 2. as in "oral cavity")
naranja n orange (= fruit of the orange tree); attrib.: orange (as in "of orange color")
naranjada n orangeade
naranjaria n orangery, orange greenhouse
naranjo n orange tree
orar v to harangue, make a speech; orate; 2. to pray
orator n orator, public speaker
oratoria n oratory (= art of an orator)
oratorian n [Eccl.] Oratorian
oratorio � n [Mus.] oratorio
oratorio � n oratory (1. room or building for private worship; 2. as in "Oratory of St. Philip Neri")
orbe n orb (= sphere, globe)
orbicular adj round, spherical, circular etc.; also: [Anat.] orbicular
orbita n orbit (1. eye socket; 2. curved course of planet, comet, etc.)
orbital n orbital (1. [Astron.]; 2. [Anat.])
orbitel adj [Zool.] orbitelous
orbitelo n [Zool.] orbitele;
orbitelos [Zool.] Orbitelariae
orcotomia n [Surg.] orchotomy
ordimento n 1. [Weaving] (action of) warping; 2. beginning
ordinacion n I. arrangement (= action of setting in order); II. ordination (1. action of decreeing; 2. [Eccl.])
ordinal adj ordinal
ordinancia n 1. order, arrangement; 2. ordinance, decree; 3. [Mil.] orderly
ordinando n [Eccl.] ordinand
ordinante n [Eccl.] ordinant
ordinar v to put in order, arrange; II. to order (1. to command; 2. to prescribe); III. [Eccl.] to ordain
ordinario n I. Ordinary (1. [Eccl.] as in "the Ordinary of the Mass"; 2. diocesan bishop); II. ordinary (= meal served at a fixed price)
ordinata n [Math.] ordinate
ordinato 1. pp of ordinar ; 2. adj orderly, well-ordered
ordinator n ordinator
ordine n order (1. arrangement, disposition; 2. [Arch.]; 3. orderliness; 4. category, group; 5. [Biol.]; 6. organized body of persons; 7. insignia, badge, etc.;
ordir v to warp [Weaving] to (= to prepare the warp); 2. to plot, intrigue; 3. to begin
orditor n 1. [Weaving] warper; 2. plotter, intriguer
orditorio n [Weaving] warp beam
orditura n [Weaving] (action of) warping
ore n mouth
orfanato n orphanage, orphan, asylum
orfano n orphan; attrib. orphan, orphaned
Orfeo npr [Gr. Mythol.] Orpheus
orfico adj Orphic
organico adj organic;
organismo n organism
organista n organist
organizabile adj organizable
organizacion n organization
organizar v to organize
organizato 1. pp of organisar ; 2. adj organic (as in "organic structure")
organizator n organizer
organo n organ (1. means, instrument, agency; 2. "pipe organ"; 3. "organ of an animal or plant body");
organogenese n organogenesis, organogeny
organogenesis n organogenesis, organogeny
organogenetico adj organogenetic
organogenia n organogeny, organogenesis
organogenico adj organogenic
organopatia n organopathy
organoplastico adj [Biol.] organoplastic
organoscopia n organoscopy
organoterapia n organotherapy
orgia n orgy
orgiasta n orgiast
orgiastico adj orgiastic
orgolio n pride; also: haughtiness
orgolioso adj proud; also: haughty
orientacion n orientation
oriental � n Oriental
oriental � adj 1. eastern, oriental; 2. Oriental, Eastern;
orientalismo n orientalism
orientalista n orientalist
orientalitate n orientality
orientalizar v to orientalize (= to make oriental)
orientar v to orient, orientate;
oriente n 1. east; 2. orient (= peculiar luster of a pearl);
Oriente Orient, East;
orificio n orifice
original � n original (1. "original of a translation, imitation, reproduction, etc."; 2. odd or excentric person)
original � adj original (1. earliest, primary; 2. "original in character, style, etc.");
originalitate n originality
originar v to originate (= to give origin to)
originario adj originary (1. aboriginal, native; 2. original)
originator n originator
origine n origin;
oriolo n oriole (= any bird of the genus Oriolus)
orlar v to hem [Sewing]
orleanista n [Hist.] Orleanist
Orleans npr Orleans (1. [Geog.]); 2. as in "House of Orleans")
orlo n 1. brink, edge, brim, rim, border, etc.; 2. [Sewing] hem; 3. [Her., Arch.] orle
ornamentacion n ornamentation (= act of ornamenting)
ornamental adj ornamental
ornamentar v to ornament
ornamentista n ornamentist, ornamentalist
ornamento n ornament, adornment
ornato adj ornate (1. elaborately adorned; 2. as in "ornate style")
ornitofilo n, adj bird lover
ornitogalo n [Bot.] ornithogalum, star-of-Bethlehem
ornitologia n ornithology
ornitologico adj ornithological
ornitologista n ornithologist
ornitologo n ornithologist
ornitomancia n ornithomancy
ornitorinco n, adj [Zool.] ornithorhynchous (= having the beak of a bird)
orquestra n orchestra (1. [Gr. Antiq.]; 2. orchestra pit; 3. band of players; 4. orchestra circle)
orquestracion n orchestration
orquestral adj orchestral
orquestrar v to orchestrate
orquestrator n orchestrater, orchestrator
orquestrion n [Mus.] orchestrion
orquide adj orchidaceous
orquidea n orchid
orquidologia n orchidology
orquis n [Bot.] orchis;
orquitis n [Pathol.] orchitis
ortoclase n [Mineral.] orthoclase
ortodoxia n orthodoxy
ortodoxo n, adj 1. orthodox (= orthodox person); 2. Orthodox (= member of the Orthodox Church)
ortografia n orthography (1. spelling according to accepted usage; 2. orthographic projection)
ortografiar v to spell (in writing)
ortografico adj 1. spelling (as in "spelling mistake"); 2. orthographic (as in "orthographic projection")
ortologia n orthology
ortologico adj orthological
ortopedia n [Med.] orthopedy, orthopedics
ortopedico adj [Med.] orthopedic, orthopedical
ortopedista n [Med.] orthopedist
ortoptere adj [Entom.] orthopterous
ortopteros npl [Entom.] Orthoptera
ozar v to dare
osario n ossuary
ozato 1. pp of osar ; 2. adj daring
ozadia n audacity, daring (*)
osatura n 1. frame, skeleton (of man or animal); 2. [Arch.] framework, ossature
oscular v to kiss, give a kiss to; 2. [Geom.] to osculate
osculatorio n [Eccl.] osculatory
osculo n 1. [Zool.] oscule; 2. kiss
oseina n [Biochem.] ossein
osiculo n [Anat.] ossicle
osificacion n ossification
osificar v to ossify [Physiol.]
osifraga n osprey
osmanli n Osmanli (1. Ottoman Turk; 2. Ottoman Turkish)
osmico adj [Chem.] osmic
osmium n [Chem.] osmium
osmologia n osmology
osmose n osmosis
osmotico adj osmotic
oso n bone ("bone of the higher vertebrate animals")
ososo adj osseous, bony
osteitis n [Pathol.] osteitis
ostender v to show
ostensibile adj ostensive, ostensible
ostensorio n [Eccl.] ostensorium
ostentacion n ostentation
ostentaciosa adj ostentatious
ostentar v to show off, display
ostentator n ostentatious person
osteolito n osteolite
osteologia n osteology
osteologico adj osteologic
osteologo n osteologist
osteoplastia n osteoplasty
osteoplastico adj osteoplastic
osteotomia n osteotomy
ostiaro n usher; also: [Eccl.] ostiary
ostio n 1. door; 2. entrance
ostracismo n ostracism
ostracizar v to ostracize
ostracodermo n [Paleontol., Zool.] ostracoderm
ostracodes npl [Zool.] Ostracoda
ostracon n ostracon
ostraro n oysterman
ostrea n oyster
ostreace adj ostreaceous
ostreicola adj ostreicultural, oystergrowing
ostreicultor n oyster-culturist, oyster grower
ostreicultura n ostreiculture, oyster culture
ostreiera n oyster bed
osuario n ossuary
osuto adj big-boned, bony
otio n leisure
otomana n ottoman (= flat overstuffed couch)
otomano � n, adj Ottoman;
Otomano � npr [Hist.] Ottoman, Osman, Othman
otorinolaringologia n [Med.] otorhinolaryngology (= study of ear, nose, and larynx)
otorinolaringologico adj [Med.] otorhinolaryngologic
otorinolaringologista n [Med.] otorhinolaryngologist
ovacion n ovation (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. as in "to receive an ovation")
oval n, adj oval
ovante 1. ppr of ovar ; 2. adj exulting
ovar v to exult; [Rom. Antiq.] to celebrate an ovation
ovariano adj ovarian
ovario n [Anat.] ovary
ovariotomia n ovariotomy
ovato adj ovate
ove n 1. sheep; also: ewe; 2. mutton
overtura n overture (1. proposal, offer; 2. [Mus.])
oviario n sheepfold
ovibos n [Zool.] musk ox, ovibos
oviducto n [Anat.] oviduct
ovino adj ovine
ovipare adj oviparous
oviparitate n oviparity
ovo n 1. egg; 2. [Biol.] ovum
ovoide adj ovoid
ovovivipare adj [Zool.] ovoviviparous
ovulacion n [Biol.] ovulation
ovular � v to ovulate [Biol.]
ovular � adj [Bot., Physiol.] ovular
ovulo n [Bot., Physiol.] ovule
oxalamido n [Chem.] oxalamide, oxamide
oxalato n [Chem.] oxalate
oxalico adj [Chem.] oxalic
oxalidace adj [Bot.] oxalidaceous
oxalidaceas npl [Bot.] Oxalidaceae
oxalide n 1. [Bot.] Oxalis; 2. oxalis, wood sorrel
oxalite n [Mineral.] oxalite
oxalonitrato n [Chem.] oxalonitrate
oxamido n [Chem.] oxamide, oxalamide
oxicoco n cranberry
oxidabile adj oxidizable
oxidacion n oxidation
oxidar v to oxidize, oxidate
oxido n oxide
oxigenacion n oxygenation
oxigenar v to oxygenate
oxigeno n oxygen
oxisulfido n [Chem.] oxysulphide
oxitono adj [Phonet.] oxytone
ozena n [Pathol.] ozena
ozocerite n [Mineral.] ozocerite
ozonizar v to ozonize
ozono n ozone
pace n peace;
pacer v to graze, pasture (1. to take or drive to pasture; 2. to browse)
pacibile adj peaceable (1. liking or keeping peace; 2. peaceful)
paciencia n 1. patience; 2. [Cards] solitaire;
pacientar v to have patience, be patient
paciente n, adj patient
pacificacion n pacification
pacificar v to pacify (1. to reduce a country, etc., to a state of peace; 2. to appease)
pacificator n pacifier
pacifico adj pacific (1. tending to make peace; 2. loving peace; 3. peaceful)
pacifismo n pacifism
pacifista n pacifist
pacto n pact; also: covenant, compact, etc.
paga n pay
pagabile adj payable; due
pagaia n paddle (as in "to propel a canoe with a paddle")
pagaiar v to paddle (= to propel with a paddle)
pagaiator n paddler
pagamento n payment (1. action of paying; 2. amount paid);
paganismo n paganism, heathenism
paganizar v to paganize
pagano n, adj heathen, pagan
pagar v to pay (someone); 2. to pay, settle, discharge (a debt, fine, bill, etc.); 3. to pay for (something)
pagator n payer; also: disbursing official, teller, etc.
pagina n page (of a book, etc.)
paginacion n pagination
paginar v to number the pages of, to page
pais n land, country;
paisage landscape, scenery
paisagista n landscape-painter
paisano n peasant
pajama n pajamas
pala n 1. spade (= tool for digging); 2. shovel, peel, scoop; 3. blade (as in "blade of an oar")
palacianismo n courtliness
palaciano n courtier, adj courtly
palacio n palace;
Palade npr Pallas (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
paladico adj palladic
Paladio npr [Gr. Mythol.] Palladium;
paladio palladium, safeguard
paladium n palladium (= the metal "palladium")
palar v to fence in
Palas npr Pallas (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
palata n spadeful; shovelful
palatal adj [Phonet.] palatal
palatalizacion n [Phonet.] palatalization
palatalizar v to palatalize [Phonet.]
palatial adj palatial
palatinato n palatinate
palatino n, adj palatine (1. [Germ. Hist.] count palatine; 2. [Polish Hist.])
palato n palate
palea n straw;
paleario n 1. strawstack; 2. strawyard
paleasa n straw-mattress, palliasse
paleaso n clown
paleato adj straw-colored
paleografia n paleography
paleografico adj paleographic, paleographical
paleografo n paleographer
paleolitico adj [Archeol.] paleolithic
paleolito n [Archeol.] paleolith
paleontografia n paleontography
paleontologia n paleontology
paleontologico adj paleontological
paleontologista n paleontologist
paleontologo n paleontologist
paleoso adj strawy
paleozoica n Paleozoic (era)
paleozoico adj Paleozoic
Palestina npr Palestine ^
palestiniano n, adj Palestinian ^
paleta n 1. small spade or shovel; also: pallet; 2. palette
paletot [F] n overcoat, greatcoat
palidir v to pale, grow pale
palido adj pale
palimpsesto n palimpsest
palindromo n palindrome
palingenese n palingenesis
palingenesis n palingenesis
palinodia n palinode (1. [Poet.]; 2. recantation)
palinodico adj palinodic
palinodista n palinodist
palisada n palisade (= fence of pales or stakes)
palisadar v to palisade
palma n I. palm (1. "palm of the hand"; 2. palm tree; 3. palm frond); II. webfoot;
palmar � adj [Anat.] palmar
palmar � v to measure in spans
palmato adj palmate (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Zool.] webbed)
palmero n palmer (= pilgrim returning from the Holy Land)
palmo n span (= space from end of thumb to end of little finger when extended)
palo n stake, post
palor n pallor
palpabile adj palpable
palpabilitate n palpability
palpacion n (action of) feeling (= action of examining by touch); also: [Med.] palpation
palpar v to feel (= to examine by touch); also: to palpate
palpebra n eyelid;
palpebracion n (action of) blinking
palpebral adj palpebral
palpebrar v to blink
palpitacion n palpitation
palpitante 1. ppr of palpitar ; 2. adj throbbing, pulsing, vibrating, etc.
palpitar v to palpitate
palude n swamp, marsh
paludico adj marsh
paludismo n [Med.] paludism
paludoso adj marshy
pamfletaro n lampooner
pamfleto n lampoon
pampa n pampas
pan � n bread;
Pan � npr [Gr. Relig.] Pan
pan-americano adj Pan-American
pan-germanismo n Pan-Germanism
pan-germanista n Pan-Germanist
pan-germano adj Pan-German
pana n [Motoring, etc.] breakdown; tire trouble; also: blowout
panacea n panacea
panama � n panama (hat)
Panama � npr Panama; ^
panamese n, adj native of Panama ^
panar v to bread
pancreas n pancreas
pancreatico adj pancreatic
pancreatina n [Chem.] pancreatin
pancreatitis n [Pathol.] pancreatitis
pandectas npl Pandects (= compilation of Roman law made under Emperor Justinian)
pandemia n pandemic
pandemico adj pandemic
pandemonio n Pandemonium
Pandora n [Gr. Mythol.] Pandora
panegirico n, adj panegyrical
panegiris n [Gr. Antiq.] panegyris, panegyry (= festive assembly in honor of a god)
panegirista n panegyrist
panegirizar v to panegyrize
panelo handkerchief; n 1. cloth (= small piece of material, as rag, handkerchief, kerchief, etc.); 2. panel (= distinct compartment of a surface);
panetaria n bakery
panetaro n 1. [Hist.] pantler; 2. baker
paneto n roll (of bread)
panfilo n yacht
panico n, adj panic
paniculo n [Anat.] panniculus
paniero n basket
panificacion n panification
panificar v to make into bread
pano n 1. cloth (= piece of material); 2. diaper (as in "haby's diapers")
panoplia n 1. panoply; 2. display or trophy of arms
panoptico adj panoptic, n panopticon (1. [Penology]; 2. exhibition of wax figures, etc.; 3. [Optics, etc.]; 4. [Basic English])
panorama n panorama
panoramico adj panoramic
panslavismo n Panslavism
panslavista n Panslavist
Pantagruel n Pantagruel
pantagruelico adj Pantagruelian
pantagruelismo n Pantagruelism
pantagruelista n Pantagruelist
pantalon n [Theat.] pantaloon;
pantalonada n buffoonery, pantaloonery
pantalones trousers, pantaloons
panteismo n pantheism
panteista � adj pantheistic
panteista � n pantheist
panteistico adj pantheistic
pantelegrafo n [Elec.] pantelegraph, facsimile telegraph
panteon n pantheon (1. [Class. Hist.]; 2. the aggregate gods)
pantera n panther
pantofla n (bedroom) slipper
pantografia n pantography
pantografico adj pantographic
pantografo n pantograph
pantometro n pantometer
pantomima n pantomime, dumb show
pantomimar v to pantomime
pantomime adj pantomime, pantomimic
pantomimico adj pantomimic, pantomime
pantomimo n pantomime, pantomimist
papa � n pap; pulp, mash; paste; etc.
Papa � n Pope
papabile adj papable (= qualified for the papacy)
papagaio n parrot
papaia n fruit of the papaya tree
papaio n papaya tree
papal adj papal; also: popish
paparquia n paparchy (= papal rule)
papato n papacy (1. office and dignity of the Pope; 2. Pope's tenure of office)
papaverace adj [Bot.] papaveraceous
papaveraceas npl [Bot.] Papaveraceae
papavere n poppy
papesa n Pope (as in "Pope Joan")
papi n pap�, daddy;
papila n papilla (1. nipple; 2. vascular protuberance of the dermal layer of the skin; 3. [Bot.])
papilar adj papillary
papilectomia n [Surg.] papillectomy
papilion n butterfly
papilionace adj papilionaceous
papilionaceas npl [Bot.] Papilionaceae
papilionar v to flutter, flit
papirace adj papyraceous
papiraria n 1. stationer's (shop); 2. stationery
papiraro n 1. papermaker; 2. stationer
papiro n 1. papyrus, 2. paper (as in "linen paper", "writing paper", etc.);
papismo n papism
papista n papist
paprica n paprika
paquiderme adj pachydermatous (1. pachydermous, thick-skinned; 2. pertaining to pachyderms)
paquidermico adj pachydermic, pachydermatous
par � n I. [Fin.] par; II. peer (1. equal; 2. nobleman); III. pair (as in "a pair of shoes");
par � adj 1. equal; 2. [Arith.] even
parabola n 1. parable; 2. [Math.] parabola
parabolico adj parabolic (1. pertaining to parables; 2. [Math.])
paraboloide n paraboloid
parabrisa n windshield
paracadita n parachute
paracaditista n parachutist
paracolpos n bumper (of a motor vehicle, etc.)
parada n I. parade (1. show, display; 2. [Mil.]); II. parry
paradar v to parade, strut about
paradiziaco adj paradisiacal
paradizo n paradise;
paradoxo n paradox
paradoxal adj paradoxical
paraferna npl [Rom. Law] parapherna
parafernal � n paraphernal (= one of the items collectively called paraphernalia);
parafernal � adj [Rom. Law] paraphernal
parafernales paraphernalia (1. [Law]; 2. personal belongings, trappings, equipment, etc.)
parafin n [Chem.] paraffin, paraffine
parafrasar v to paraphrase
parafrasator n paraphraser
parafrase n paraphrase
parafraste n paraphrast
parafrastico adj paraphrastic
parafulmine n lightning rod
paragrafia n [Pathol.] paragraphia
paragrafo n paragraph (1. "paragraph in a letter, etc."; 2. paragraph sign)
paralaxe n parallax
paralel adj parallel
paralela n parallel (1. [Geom.]; 2. [Fortif.])
paralelepipedo n parallelepiped
paralelismo n parallelism
paralelo n parallel (1. [Geog.]; 2. comparison)
paralelogramo n parallelogram
paralise n paralysis;
paralitico n, adj paralytic (1. pertaining to paralysis; 2. affected with paralysis)
paralizar v to paralyze
paralogismo n paralogism
paralogizar v to paralogize
paramento n 1. (action of) ornamenting; 2. [Eccl.] frontal
paraplegia n [Pathol.] paraplegia
paraplegico adj [Pathol.] paraplegic
parapluvia n umbrella
parar v to ward off, parry; 2. to adorn
parasita adj parasitic, parasitical, n parasite
parasiticida n parasiticide
parasitico adj parasitical, parasitic
parasitismo n parasitism
parasitologia n parasitology
parasol n parasol
paratifoide � n paratyphoid (fever)
paratifoide � adj paratyphoid
paravento n folding screen
parcar v to park
parcela n particle, (small) portion; parcel (of land), lot
parcelamento n division into (small) portions; also: division into lots
parcelar v to divide into (small) portions; also: to divide into lots
Parcia npr Parthia
parcial adj partial (1. not complete or total; 2. biased)
parcialitate n partiality (= favorable prejudice)
parcializar v to be or render partial
parco n park; also: parking space
pardonabile adj pardonable
pardonar v to forgive, pardon
pardono n pardon, forgiveness;
parental adj parental
parentato n kinship, relationship
parente n relative, relation;
parentela n kindred (1. kinship; 2. relatives)
parentese n 1. parenthesis (= parenthetic phrase, sentence, etc.); 2. [Typog.] parentheses;
parentetico adj parenthetic, parenthetical
parer v to appear (1. to come in sight; 2. to seem)
paria n pariah (1. one of a low caste in Southern India; 2. social outcast)
parietal adj 1. wall; 2. [Anat., Bot., Zool.] parietal
parietaria n [Bot.] (wall) pellitory
parietario adj wall (= growing on a wall)
pariete n wall (as in "within one's four walls"); also: [Anat., Bot., etc.]
parisilabico adj parisyllabic
parisilabo n parisyllabic
paritate n parity, equality
parlamentar v to parley
parlamentario n member of (a) parliament
parlamentarismo n parliamentarianism
parlamento n parliament
parlar v to speak, talk
parlator n speaker, talker
parlatorio n parlor (in a convent, etc.)
Parma npr Parma
parmezano n, adj 1. Parmese; 2. Parmesan cheese
parnasiano adj Parnassian (= pertaining to the Parnassus; also specif.: as in "Parnassian school of poetry")
Parnaso npr [Geog.; Mythol.; etc.] Parnassus
paroco n parish priest
parodia n parody
parodiar v to parody
parodista n parodist
parola n 1. word; 2. speech (= faculty of speech);
paronime adj paronymous
paronimo n paronym
paroqueto n parrot, parakeet
paroquia n parish (= division of a diocese)
paroquial adj parochial (= pertaining to a parish)
paroquiano n parishioner
parotide n parotid gland
parotiditis n [Pathol.] parotitis; also: mumps
paroxismo n paroxysm;
paroxitono adj [Phonet.] paroxytone
parquet [F] n parquet
parsi [Persian] n Parsi, Parsee
parsimonia n parsimony, stinginess
parsimonioso adj parsimonious, stingy
parte n I. part (1. piece, portion, share; 2. side in an argument, etc.; 3. role); II. region, parts; III. [Mus.] movement (as in "the second movement of a symp
partenogenesis n parthenogenesis (1. [Biol.]; 2. [Bot.])
Partenon npr Parthenon
partibile adj divisible
particion n 1. partition (= division into parts); 2. [Mus.] score
participacion n participation
participante n sharer, participant
participar v to share, partake, participate
participator n participator
participe adj sharing, participant
participial adj [Gram.] participial
participio n participle;
particula n particle (1. small portion; also: [Phys.]; 2. [Gram.])
particular n, adj 1. private person, private individual; 2. particular (= individual point, item)
particularismo n particularism; (1. [Theol.]; 2. [Pol.])
particularista n particularist (1. [Theol.]; 2. [Pol.])
particularitate n 1. peculiarity; 2. particular
particularizacion n particularization (= act of going into particulars or details)
particularizar v to particularize (1. to go into particulars or details; 2. to itemize, mention separately or individually)
partir v to part, divide; 2. to depart, leave;
partita n I. party (1. social gathering; 2. small body of troops); II. [Com.] parcel, lot: III. [Bookkeeping] entry; IV. game, match; V. departure (= act of leavi
partitario n partisan (= adherent of a party)
partitarismo n partisanship, partisanism
partitivo adj [Gram.] partitive
partito 1. pp of partir ; 2. adj divided, partite, n 1. profit, advantage; 2. resolution, resolve; 3. match (= person to marry); 4. party ("a political or religious party");
partitor n 1. divider, distributor; 2. [Arith.] divisor
partizano n partisan (= strong supporter of a person, party, or cause)
parto n birth (= act of giving birth to offspring)
parturicion n parturition; also: childbirth
parturiente n woman in labor
parturir v to bear (= to give birth to)
parve adj little, small
parvenu [F] n parvenu
parvitate n littleness, smallness
pasabile adj fair(ly good), passable
pasada n passage (= act of passing, crossing, etc.)
pasage n passage (1. act of passing, crossing, etc.; also: [Naut.]; 2. way, path, etc. for passage; also: arcade; 3. fare; 4. as in "a passage from the Bible");
pasager adj passing (= transitory, fleeting)
pasagero n passenger
pasante n passer-by
pasaporto n passport
pasar v to pass (1. to move or go along; 2. to hand; 3. as in "to pass a law, judgment, etc."); II. to spend, pass (a certain time); III. to cross (= to move or go across);
pasatempo n pastime
pasato 1. pp of passar ; 2. adj past; also: pass�;
pasca n 1. Passover; 2. Easter
pascal adj paschal (= pertaining to Passover or Easter)
pase n pass (1. permission or permit to pass; 2. [Fencing] thrust; 3. manipulation of a mesmerist)
pasere n sparrow
paseriforme adj sparrowlike, passeriform
pasibile adj passible;
pasibilitate n passibility, passibleness
pasiflor n passionflower
pasion n passion (= intense emotion);
pasional � n [Eccl.] passional
pasional � adj impassioned, passionate
pasionar v to impassion
pasionario n [Eccl.] passionary, passional
pasionato 1. pp of passionar ; 2. adj passionate
pasivitate n passivity
pasivo n 1. [Com.] liabilities; 2. [Gram.] passive, adj passive; also: [Gram.]
paso n I. pace (1. step; 2. gait); II. stairstep; III. pass (as in "mountain pass");
passe-partout [F] n passe partout (1. master key, passkey; 2. mount for framing pictures etc.)
pasta n 1. dough; 2. paste (as in "tooth paste");
pastas noodles (= varieties of noodles);
pastata n meat pie, fish pie, pasty
pastelista n pastelist
pastelo n pastel (1. pastel crayon; 2. drawing in pastel);
pasteurizacion n pasteurization
pasteurizar v to pasteurize
pasteurizator n pasteurizer
pastila n pastille (1. "pastille of incense, etc."; 2. lozenge, troche)
pastisar v to make up into pastry
pastisaria n 1. pastry shop; 2. pastry
pastisaro n pastry cook
pastiso n pasty, meat pie
pastor n 1. shepherd; 2. pastor; also: minister, parson, etc.
pastoral � n pastoral (1. [Lit.] pastoral play, poem, etc.; 2. [Eccl.] pastoral letter)
pastoral � adj pastoral (1. pertaining to shepherds or country life; 2. pertaining to a pastor or pastors);
pastorato n pastorate, pastorship
pastorela n [Lit.] pastoral (poem)
pastositate n pastiness, doughiness
pastoso adj pasty, doughy
pastura n pasture (1. land on which cattle are grazed; 2. herbage for cattle)
pasturar v to pasture, graze (= to browse)
pata n paw (of an animal)
patata n potato
patela n 1. frying pan, skillet; 2. [Zool.] Patella, limpet; 3. [Anat.] patella, kneecap
patelaro n skillet maker
patelata n skilletful
pateliforme adj patelliform
patentar v to license; 2. to give a patent to; 3. to patent
patentato n patentee
patente � n 1. letter patent; 2. license (to exercise a trade or profession); 3. patent (= "patent on an invention"); 4. bill of health
patente � adj 1. open; 2. patent, manifest;
pater v to suffer (1. to experience mental or physical pain; 2. to be injured, harmed, impaired)
paternal adj paternal (1. pertaining to the father; 2. characteristic of a father, fatherly)
paternitate n paternity, fatherhood
paterno adj paternal (1. pertaining to the father; 2. characteristic of a father, fatherly)
patetico adj pathetic
patin n skate (as in "to glide along on skates");
patina n patina (= green rust that covers ancient bronzes, etc.)
patinage n (act or art of) skating
patinar v to skate
patinator n skater
patogene adj pathogenic
patogenese n pathogenesis
patogenesis n pathogenesis
patogenetico adj pathogenetic
patogenia n pathogeny
patogenico adj pathogenic
patognomia n pathognomy
patognomonico adj [Med.] pathognomonic
patois [F] n dialect, patois
patologia n pathology (= study of bodily diseases)
patologico adj pathological
patologista n pathologist
patologo n pathologist
patos n I. suffering, affliction, passion; II. pathos (1. power of stirring the feeling of pity, sympathy, etc.; 2. [Theat., Rhet., etc.])
patrastro n stepfather
patre n father (1. as in "father and mother"; 2. title of respect given to a priest);
patre nostro n paternoster (1. Lord's Prayer, Our Father; 2. any of the large beads of a rosary on which the Lord's Prayer is said)
patria n fatherland, native country
patriarca n patriarch (1. [Bib.]; 2. [Eccl.])
patriarcal adj patriarchal
patriarcato n patriarchate
patriarquia n patriarchy
Patricia nprf Patricia
patriciato n [Rom. Hist.] patriciate (= position or dignity of a patrician)
patricida n parricide (= one who kills his father or mother)
patricidio n parricide (= act of killing one's father or mother)
patricio n, adj [Rom. Hist.] patrician;
patrimonial adj patrimonial
patrimonio n patrimony
patrino n godfather
patriota n patriot; attrib. patriot, patriotic
patriotico adj patriotic (as in "patriotic poetry")
patriotismo n patriotism
patrista n patrist
patristica n patristics
patristico n, adj patristic
patrologia n patristic study, patristics
patronage n patronage (as in "patronage of the fine arts")
patronal adj patronal, patron
patronato n patronate (= duty, position etc. of a patron)
patrona n patroness
patronimico n, adj patronymic
patronizar v to patronize (= to be a patron to or of)
patrono n I. patron (1. as in "patron of the fine arts"; 2. "patron saint"); II. captain (of coasting vessel), patron; III. pattern (= model or guide for somethin
patrulia n patrol
patruliar v to patrol
patruliator n patroller; also: patrolman
paucitate n paucity
Paulo npr Paul
pausa n 1. pause (= temporary cessation of activity); 2. [Mus.] rest
pausar v to pause (= to make a pause)
pavage n (action of) laying a pavement, paving
pavana n pavan, pavane
pavido adj fearful (= timid)
pavilion n pavilion (1. tent, canopy, etc.; 2. light building; 3. "pavilion or auricle of the ear")
pavimentacion n (act of) laying a pavement, paving
pavimentar v to pave
pavimento n 1. floor (of stones, tiles, etc.); 2. pavement (= artificial surface of streets, sidewalks, etc.)
pavitor n paver, pavior
pavon n peacock male
pavonesa n peacock female
pavonizar v to strut, peacock
pavor n fear
pavoroso adj fearful, timid
pecabile adj peccable, liable to sin
pecabilitate n peccability
pecadilio n peccadillo
pecante 1. ppr of peccar ; 2. adj peccant
pecar v to sin, commit a sin
pecatilio n peccadillo
pecato n sin
pecator n sinner
pecblende n pitchblende
pece n pitch (= residuum of wood tar, coal tar, etc.)
pecia n piece;
pecieta n small piece
pecioso adj pitchy
pectico adj [Chem.] pectic
pectina n pectin
pectinar v to comb (= to clean with a comb); also: to card
pectinaria n comb factory
pectinaro n combmaker
pectinator n carder
pectinatura n hairdo
pectine n 1. [Toilet] comb; 2. card (= wire brush for combing out wool, etc.); 3. [Zool.] scallop, pecten
pectinibranquia npl [Zool.] pectinibranchia
pectinibranquial adj [Zool.] pectinibranch
pectiniera n comb case, comb holder
pectoral � n 1. [Eccl.] pectoral; 2. breastplate (for horses)
pectoral � adj pectoral (= pertaining to the breast)
pectore n breast (1. chest; 2. bosom);
pectorerube n robin (redbreast)
pecular v to defraud (the public); to embezzle, peculate
peculato n peculation
peculator n peculator
peculiar adj peculiar (1. special, particular; 2. unusual, odd)
peculiaritate n peculiarity (1. distinctive trait; 2. oddness)
peculio n 1. exclusive property; 2. savings, nest egg; 3. [Rom. Law] peculium
pecuniario adj pecuniary;
pecunioso adj (well-)provided with money, pecunious
pedage n toll
pedagero n toll collector
pedagogia n pedagogy; also: (science of) education
pedagogica n pedagogy, pedagogics
pedagogico adj pedagogic
pedagogo n pedagogue; also: [Rom. Hist.] servant escorting children to school
pedal � n pedal
pedal � adj pedal
pedalar v to pedal
pedante n pedant
pedanteria n pedantry
pedantesco adj pedantic
pedantismo n pedantry
pede n I. foot (1. foot of man or animal; also of tree, mountain, page, etc.; 2. [Meas.]; 3. [Metrics]); II. leg (of a chair, table, etc.);
pedemonte n piedmont (= piedmont district);
Pedemonte Piedmont (in Italy)
pedemontese adj Piedmont, Piedmontese (= pertaining to Piedmont, Italy)
peder v to break wind, let off gas
pedestalo n pedestal
pedestre adj pedestrian
pedica n shackle; also: snare
pedicelato adj [Bot.] pedicellate
pedicelo n [Bot.] pedicel
pedicular adj pedicular, lousy
pediculo � n [Bot.] pedicle, pedicel
pediculo � n louse
pediculoso adj lousy, pediculous
pedicuro n chiropodist, pedicure
pedigree [A] n pedigree (of animals)
pediluvio n [Med.] pediluvium, foot bath
pedito n (action of) breaking wind, letting off gas
pedologia n pedology (= scientific study of soils)
pedometro n pedometer
pedon n 1. pedestrian; 2. infantryman; 3. [Chess] pawn
peduncular adj [Bot.] peduncular
pedunculato adj [Bot.] pedunculate
pedunculo n [Bot.] stalk, stem, peduncle
pega n magpie (*)
Pegazo npr [Gr. Mythol.] Pegasus;
peignoir [F] n peignoir, dressing gown
pejo adv worse;
pejor adj worse;
pejorar v to worsen (= to make worse);
pejorativo adj pejorative; also: [Philol.]
pelagianismo n [Eccl. Hist.] Pelagianism
pelagiano n, adj [Eccl. Hist.] Pelagian
Pelagio npr Pelagius [British monk of the 4th and 5th centuries]
pelagra n [Pathol.] pellagra
pelagroso adj pellagrous
pelar v to peel; also: to pare, etc.; 2. to skin
pel n skin; also: hide, pelt, fur, etc.; peel, rind, etc.;
pelegrinacion n peregrination; also: pilgrimage
pelegrinage n pilgrimage
pelegrinar v to go on a pilgrimage
pelegrino n pilgrim
pelicano n pelican
pelicia n fur coat, pelisse
peliciaria n fur store, furrier's
peliciaro n furrier
pelicula n 1. pellicle; 2. film, camera film
pelicular adj pellicular
Pelope npr [Gr. Mythol.] Pelops
peloponesiano n, adj Peloponnesian
Peloponeso npr Peloponnesus
peltro n pewter
pelve n [Anat.] pelvis
pelvico adj [Anat.] pelvic
pemican [A] n pemmican, pemican
pen n 1. flight feather; 2. quill, shaft; 3. pen (as in "pen and pencil");
pena n 1. pain; 2. penalty, punishment; 3. difficulty, trouble;
penal adj penal
penalitate n 1. penalty; 2. penality
penalizar v to penalize
penar v to pain (= to distress, grieve);
penates npl 1. [Rom. Relig.] penates; 2. home, fireside;
penato adj [Bot., Zool.] feathered, pennate
pendente � n pendant (= something that hangs);
pendente � 1. ppr of pender ; 2. adj pending, pendent
pender v to hang (= to be suspended)
pendiculo n pendicle, pendant
pendula n pendule (= timepiece having a pendulum)
pendular adj swinging, pendulous
penduloso adj pendant, pendulous
pendulo n pendulum
penetrabile adj penetrable
penetrabilitate n penetrability
penetracion n penetration (1. act or process of penetrating; 2. as in "a man of great penetration")
penetrar v to penetrate;
penetrativo adj penetrative
penetrato 1. pp of penetrar ; 2. adj (deeply) impressed, affected
peniciliforme adj penicilliform (= shaped like a hair pencil)
penicilina n [Biochem.] penicillin
penicilium n [Bot.] Penicillium
penicilo n 1. pencil (= tuft of hair); 2. brush, paintbrush; specif.: (hair) pencil
peninsula n peninsula
peninsular adj peninsular
penitencia n 1. repentance; penitence; 2. penance
penitencial � n [Eccl.] penitential (book)
penitencial � adj penitential (= pertaining to ecclesiastical penance)
penitenciario n penitentiary (= reformatory prison)
penitenciaro n [Eccl.] penitentiary (= confessor in special cases)
penitencieria n [Eccl.] penitentiaryship
penitente n [Eccl.] penitent, adj penitent
penon n pennon
penoso adj 1. troublesome, difficult; 2. painful
pensamento n thought (= process or power of thinking)
pensar v to think (1. to reason, ponder, reflect; 2. to believe);
pensata n 1. thought (= a thought); 2. pansy (= Viola tricolor)
pensativo adj pensive
pensator n thinker
pensil adj hanging, pendant, pensile
Pensilvania npr Pennsylvania
pensilvaniano n, adj Pennsylvanian
pension n 1. pension (= regular payment, stipend, allowance, etc.); 2. payment for board; 3. boardinghouse, pension
pensionar v to pension
pensionario n 1. pensioner; 2. boarder (= one who boards in a boardinghouse or private home)
pentaculo n pentacle, five-pointed star
pentaedral adj [Math.] pentahedral
pentaedro n [Math.] pentahedron
pentagonal adj pentagonal
pentagono n [Geom.] pentagon
pentagrama n pentagram
pentamere adj [Bot., Zool.] pentamerous
pentameros n [Zool.] Pentamera
pentametro n pentameter
pentarquia n pentarchy (= government by five rulers)
pentateuco n pentateuch
pentatlo n [Gr. Antiq.] pentathlon
pentatomico adj [Chem.] pentatomic
pentecostal adj pentccostal
pentecoste n pentecost
penultimo n penult, adj next to last, penultimate
penumbra n penumbra, half-shade
penuria n 1. scarcity; 2. penury (= extreme poverty)
Peon npr [Gr. Mythol.] Paeon
peonia n peony
pepita n 1. pip, seed, stone, etc.; 2. nugget
pepsia n digestion
pepsina n pepsin
pepsis n digestion
peptico adj peptic
Pequin npr Peking, Pekin ^
pequinese n Pekingese (1. native of Peking; 2. Pekingese dialect; 3. Pekingese dog) ^
per prep 1. through (= from one side to the other of); also: during, throughout; 2. by (= by the agency of; through; by means of); also: per
perca n [Ichthyol.] perch; also: bass
percentage n percentage
percentual adj percentual; also: percentile
percepcion n I. collection, receipt (of taxes, rents, etc.); II. perception (1. process or faculty of perceiving; 2. percept)
perceptibile adj perceptible
perceptibilitate n perceptibility
perceptivo adj perceptive
perceptor n 1. tax collector; 2. perceiver
perciar v to pierce (= to make a hole in)
perciforme adj [Zool.] perciform (1. resembling a perch; 2. of or pertaining to the Perciformes)
perciper v to collect (taxes, rents, etc.): 2. to perceive
perclorato n perchlorate
perclorico adj perchloric
percoides npl [Zool.] Percoidea
percolar v to percolate (1. to cause to percolate; 2. to pass or flow through a filter)
percolator n percolator
percomorfe adj [Zool.] percomorph, percomorphous
percomorfo n [Zool.] percomorph;
percomorfos [Zool.] Percomorphi
percurer v to run or travel through; also: to cover (a distance); 2. to look over, examine cursorily
percurso n distance covered; route
percusion n percussion (1. stroke, hit, blow; also: shock, impact; 2. [Med.]);
percutente 1. ppr of percuter ; 2. adj percussive, percussion
percuter v to strike, hit; 2. [Med.] to percuss
perder v to ruin, undo; 2. to lose; to miss (a train)
perdibile adj losable
perdice n partridge
perdicion n 1. ruin; 2. [Theol.] perdition
perdita n loss;
perditas [Mil.] casualties, losses
perdurabile adj perdurable
perdurar v to continue, last on, perdure
perempte adj lapsed, expired, invalid
peremptorio adj peremptory (1. [Law]; 2. as in "a peremptory tone")
perene adj perennial (1. lasting or continuing throughout the year; 2. everlasting, eternal; 3. [Bot.])
perfecion n perfection (1. act of perfecting; 2. state of being perfect)
perfecionamento n (act of) perfecting
perfecionar v to perfect
perfectibile adj perfectible
perfectibilitate n perfectibility
perfectivo adj perfective
perfecto n, adj [(Gram.] perfect
perfidia n perfidy
perfidioso adj perfidious
perfido adj perfidious
perfoliato adj [Bot.] perfoliate
perforabile adj borable, punchable (= that can be perforated)
perforacion n perforation (1. perforating; 2. perforated hole)
perforar v to perforate; to drill or bore (through), to punch
perforato 1. pp of perforar ; 2. adj perforate, perforated
perforator n perforator
performance [A] n [Horse Racing] performance; past performance
perfumar v to perfume
perfumaria n perfumery
perfumator n perfumer
perfumo n perfume
pergamena n parchment
Pergamo npr Pergamum
pergola [I] n pergola
periantio n [Bot.] perianth
peribile adj perishable
pericardio n [Anat.] pericardium
pericarditis n [Pathol.] pericarditis
periculo n danger, peril
periculoso adj dangerous, perilous
periferia n periphery
periferico adj peripheral, peripheric
perifrasar v to periphrase
perifrase n periphrasis
perifrastico adj periphrastic
perigeano adj perigeal, perigean
perigeo n [Astron.] perigee
perimer v to lapse, expire, become invalid
perimetro n perimeter
periodicitate n periodicity (= quality of being periodical)
periodico n periodical (= periodic publication), adj I. periodic (1. of a period or regular revolution; 2. occurring at regular times); II. [Math.] repetend
periodo n I. period (1. as in "period of adolescence"; "Elizabethan period"; 2. [Astron.]; 3. [Rhet.]); II. [Math.] repetend
perir v to perish
periscopico adj periscopic
periscopio n periscope
peristaltico adj [Physiol.] peristaltic
peristolo n [Physiol.] peristalsis
peritoneo n [Anat.] peritoneum
peritonitis n [Med.] peritonitis
perjur adj perjured, forsworn
perjurar v perjure, forswear;
perjurator n perjurer
perjurio n perjury
perjuro n perjurer
perla (glass) bead, pearl
perlar v to pearl (as in "sweat pearling on his brow")
permanencia n permanence
permanente 1. ppr of permaner ; 2. adj permanent, lasting, enduring
permaner v to endure, last, be permanent
permanganato n [Chem.] permanganate
permanganico adj [Chem.] permanganic
permeabile adj permeable
permeabilitate n permeability
permear v to permeate
permisibile adj permissible
permision n permission
permiso n permit (= written permission)
permiter v to permit, allow
permutabile adj permutable
permutabilitate n permutability
permutacion n 1. exchange, interchange; 2. [Math.] permutation
permutar v to exchange, interchange, permute
permutator n permuter
pernicie n destruction, ruin
pernicioso adj pernicious
pernoctacion n pernoctation
pernoctar v to spend the night, stay overnight; to pernoctate
peroracion n peroration
perorar v to perorate (1. to speak at length; 2. to sum up or conclude a speech)
peroxidar v to peroxidize
peroxido n peroxide
perpendicular adj perpendicular
perpendicularitate n perpendicularity
perpendiculo n perpendicular, plumb line
perpetracion n perpetration
perpetrar v to perpetrate
perpetrator n perpetrator
perpetuacion n perpetuation
perpetuar v to perpetuate
perpetuator n perpetuator
perpetuitate n perpetuity (= perpetual duration)
perpetuo adj perpetual;
perplexitate n perplexity, bewilderment
perplexo adj perplexed, bewildered
perque adv/conj 1. why (= for what reason); 2. because
perquirer v to seek, search, look for (diligently)
perquisicion n search (as in "search warrant")
perquisitor n searcher
persa n Persian
perscrutacion n close scrutiny, careful examination
perscrutar v to scruitinize closely, examine carefully, etc.
persecucion n 1. pursuit (= action of following after or chasing); 2. persecution;
persecutor n persecutor
perseguer v to pursue (= to follow after, chase); 2. to persecute
perseide n [Astron.] Perseid
Perseo npr Perseus (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
Persepole npr Persepolis
perseverancia n persistence, persistency, perseverance
perseverante 1. ppr of perserverar ; 2. adj persistent
perseverar v to persist, persevere
Persia npr Persia
persiana n shutter, blind, n Persian, adj Persian, Persic;
persiano n Persian, adj Persian, Persic;
persica n peach (= fruit of the peach tree)
persicaria n [Bot.] persicaria
persico n peach tree
persistencia n persistence, persistency
persistente adj persistent (= inclined to persist, tenacious)
persister v to persist (= to endure, continue to exist);
persona n person; also: character (as in "character in a play");
personage n personage (1. person of note; 2. character in a work of fiction or a play)
personal � n personnel
personal � adj personal
personalitate n personality;
personalizar v to personalize, personify
personato adj [Bot.] personate
personificacion n personification
personificar v to personify
perspectiva n perspective (1. "the art of perspective"; 2. vista, view, prospect)
perspectivo adj perspective
perspicace adj perspicacious
perspicacitate n perspicacity
perspicer v to look through; 2. to look at, examine
perspicuitate n perspicuity
perspicuo adj perspicuous
persuader v to advise, urge, persuade
persuasibile adj persuadable
persuasion n persuasion (1. act of persuading; 2. state of being persuaded)
persuasivo adj persuasive
persuasor n persuader
pertanto adv/conj then, therefore, thereupon (*)
pertica n pole, long staff
pertinace adj pertinacious
pertinacitate n pertinacity, pertinaciousness
pertinencia n pertinence
pertinente adj pertinent
pertiner v to appertain
perturbabile adj perturbable
perturbacion n I. disturbance, disorder; II. perturbation (1. perturbed condition; 2.[Astron.])
perturbar v to disturb (= to break up a state of order, calm and quiet); 2. to perturb
perturbativo adj 1. disturbing; 2. tending to perturb, perturbative
perturbator n 1. disturber; 2. perturber
pertusal adj [Med.] pertussal
pertuse n [Med.] whooping cough, pertussis
Peru npr Peru ^
peruano n, adj Peruvian ^
peruca n wig, periwig
perucaro n wigmaker, hairdresser, coiffeur, barber, etc.
pervenir v to arrive, succeed in arriving (at a place, etc.)
perversion n perversion (1. act of perverting, state of being perverted; 2. [Psychopathol.])
perversitate n perverseness
perverso adj perverse, perverted (= willfully wicked, vicious)
perverter v to pervert (1. to divert from proper use or function; 2. to lead astray, corrupt)
pervertimento n (act of) perverting or corrupting; perversion
pervertitor n perverter
pervio adj passable, pervious
pesante 1. ppr of pesar ; 2. adj heavy;
pesar v to weigh (1. to ascertain the weight of; 2. to have a certain weight);
pesator n weigher (= one who weighs, ascertains the weight of something)
peseta n [Monet.] spanish peseta
pesimismo n pessimism
pesimista n pessimist
pesimo adj worst
peso n I. weight (1. heaviness; 2. amount determined by weighing; 3. piece of metal, etc. used in weighing); II. [Monet.] peso;
peste n 1. (bubonic) plague, pestilence; 2. pest (= troublesome or destructive person);
pestifero adj pestiferous
pestilencia n pestilence, plague
pestilencial adj pestilential
pestilente adj pestilent
pesulo n bolt (for door, etc.)
petalismo n [Gr. Antiq.] petalism
petalo n petal
petaloide adj petaloid
petardo n 1. [Mil.] petard; 2. (fire)cracker
peter v to demand, claim, exact; 2. to ask for, request, beg
peticion n petition (= formal request);
peticionar v to petition (= to make a petition)
peticionaro n petitioner
petiolar adj [Bot.] petiolar
petiolato adj petiolate, petiolated
petiolo n [Bot.] petiole, leafstalk
petitorio adj [Law] petitory
petra n stone (1. rock; 2. [Med.] calculus);
Petrarca npr Petrarch
petraria n quarry, stone pit
petrario n [Hist.] pedrero
petrarquista n Petrarchist
petrificacion n petrifaction, petrification
petrificar v to petrify
petrifico adj petrifying, petrifactive
Petro npr Peter
petrografia n petrography
petrografico adj petrographic
petrografo n petrographer
petroleo n 1. (rock) oil, petroleum; 2. kerosene
petroleria n petroleum refinery
petrolero n oilman (= one who deals in petroleum)
petrolifero adj petroliferous
petrosilio n parsley
petroso adj stony (1. full of stones; 2. of the nature of stone)
petunia n [Bot.] petunia
pi n pi (1. "the Greek letter pi"; 2. [Math.])
pianino n upright piano
pianisimo adv/adj [Mus.] pianissimo
pianista n pianist
piano � n [Mus.] piano, pianoforte
piano � adv/adj [Mus.] piano
pianoforte n [Mus.] pianoforte, piano
pianola n pianola
piastra n [Monet.] piaster, piastre
pic-nic n picnic
pica � n pique (as in "a fit of pique")
pica � n 1. [Arms] pike; 2. [Card Games] spade
picante I. ppr of piccar ; II. adj 1. biting (as in "biting sarcasm"); 2. piquant
picar � [Aeronaut.] to dive (down on the enemy)
picar � v to sting, bite, smart; II. to pique (1. to arouse, stir up; 2. to offend);
picaresco adj picaresque
picaro [H] n p�caro
pice n fish;
Pices [Astron.] Pisces, Fishes
piciar v to pitch (= to cover over or smear with pitch)
picicultura n pisciculture
piciforme adj pisciform
picina n 1. [Eccl.] piscina; 2. fishpond; 3. swimming pool
picivoro adj piscivorous
pico n 1. pick, pickax; 2. (mountain) peak
pictor n painter
pictora n paintress, woman painter
pictoresco adj picturesque
pictura n painting (1. art of painting; 2. picture)
pictural adj pictorial, pictural
picturar v to paint, picture
picus n woodpecker
pietate n 1. [Relig.] piety; 2. affectionate devotion; 3. pity (= compassion);
pietismo n Pietism
pietista n Pietist
pietoso adj 1. compassionate; 2. piteous; pitiful
pigmentacion n pigmentation
pigmentar v to color or imbue with pigment
pigmentario adj pigmentary
pigmento n pigment
pignorar v to pawn, put in pawn
pignore n pledge, pawn, security;
pigricia n laziness
pigro adj lazy
pijama n pajamas
pila n I. pier (of a bridge); II. pile (1. heap, stack; 2. [Elec.; Atomic Phys., etc.]);
pilar n pillar
pilastro n pilaster
piliage n pillage
piliar v to pillage, plunder
piliator n pillager, plunderer
pilo n I. hair (1. a single hair; 2. the hair of a person, animal, etc.); II. nap, pile (of cloth, velvet, etc.); III. down (as in "down on fruit");
pilon n [Arch.] pylon
pilorico adj pyloric
piloro n [Anat.] pylorus
pilositate n hairiness, pilosity
piloso adj hairy, pilose
pilota n [Naut., etc.] pilot
pilotage n piloting, pilotage
pilotar v to pilot
pilula n pill, pilule
pilular adj pilular
pimentar v to season with pimento
pimento n pimento (1. pimiento; 2. allspice)
pina n fin
pinace adj pinaceous
pinaceas npl [Bot.] Pinaceae
pinaculo n [Arch.] pinnacle
pinastro n pinaster, cluster pine, sea pine
pinato adj [Bot.] pinnate
pincel n brush, painthrush; specif.: (artist's) pencil (= quill of camel's hair, fitch, sable, etc.)
pincelar v to paint (= to use a paintbrush)
pincete n tweezers, small pincers
pincion n [Zool.] finch
pinea n pine cone
pineal adj pineal;
pineto n pine grove, pinetum
ping-pong [A] n ping-pong
pinger v to paint
pinguin n penguin
pinion n pine nut, pi�on
pinione n pinion (= cogwheel)
pino n pine (1. pine tree; 2. pine wood), adj pine, piny
pinta n pint
pintada [P] n guinea fowl, guinea hen, pintado
pinula n [Surv.] pinnule, sightvane
pio adj pious, devoted
pionero n [Mil.] pioneer
pipa n I. fife; II. pipe (1. tube; 2. [Meas.]; 3. "tobacco pipe")
pipar � v to (play the) fife
pipar � v to peep, cheep, chirp
pipata n pipeful
pipator n peeper, cheeper
piperace adj [Bot.] piperaceous
piperaceas npl [Bot.] Piperaceae
piperar v to pepper, season with pepper
piperato 1. pp of piperar ; 2. adj peppery
pipere n pepper
piperiera n pepper shaker
piperina n [Chem.] piperine
pipeta n pipette
pipion n dove, pigeon
piqu� [F] n piqu� (= ribbed cotton fabric)
pira n pear (= fruit of the pear tree)
piramidal adj pyramidal
piramidar v to pyramid (= to build or heap up in the shape of a pyramid)
piramide n [Arch., Geom., etc.] pyramid
pirata n pirate (= one who commits piracy)
piratar v to pirate, commit piracy
pirataria n piracy
pire n pyre
pirene adj Pyrenean
Pirene npr [Gr. Mythol.] Pyrene
Pireneos nprpl [Geog.] Pyrenees
pirico adj of fire, producing fire, fiery
piridina n [Chem.] pyridine
pirite n [Mineral.] pyrite, iron pyrites, fool's gold
piritoso adj pyritous
piro n the pear tree
piroforo adj [Chem.] pyrophorous
pirofosforico adj [Chem.] pyrophosphoric
pirolatra n pyrolater, fire worshiper
pirolatria n pyrolatry, fire worship
pirolignoso adj pyroligneous
piromane adj pyromaniacal
piromania n pyromania
piromano n pyromaniac
pirometrico adj pyrometric
pirometro n pyrometer
pirotecnica n pyrotechnics
pirotecnico adj pyrotechnical, n pyrotechnist
piroxeno n [Mineral.] pyroxene
piroxilina n [Chem.] pyroxylin
piroxilo n [Chem.] pyroxyle, pyroxylin
pirueta n [Dancing] pirouette
piruetar v to pirouette
pisca n 1. fishing; 2. catch, haul (of fishes);
piscar v to fish (to catch or try to catch fish, etc.);
piscaria n fishing ground, piscary
piscator n fisherman;
piscatorio adj piscatory, piscatorial
piscoso adj abounding in fish
pisiforme adj pisiform (1. pea-shaped; 2. [Anat., Zool.])
piso n pea;
pista n 1. tracks, trail (of an animal); 2. racecourse, race track
pistacio n pistachio (nut)
pistilar adj [Bot.] pistillar, pistillary
pistilifero adj [Bot.] pistilliferous
pistilo n 1. pestle; 2. [Bot.] pistil
pistola n 1. pistol; 2. pistole
piston n piston (1. [Mach.]; 2. [Mus.]);
Pitagoras npr [Gr. Philos.] Pythagoras
pitagorico adj Pythagorean, Pythagoric
pitagorismo n Pythagoreanism
pitagorista n Pythagorean
pitancia n small allowance, pittance
pitia n Pythia
pitico adj Pythian
Pito npr [Gr. Antiq.] Pytho (= Delphi)
Piton npr [Gr. Mythol.] Python;
piton [Zool.] Python
pixide n 1. small box or case; 2. [Eccl.] pyx; 3. [Bot.] pyxis, pyxidium
pizza [I] pizza
pizzicato [I] adj/adv/n pizzicato
placa n plaque (= disk of metal, etc.); also: badge
placabile adj placable
placabilitate n placableness, placability
placacion n placation
placar � v to plate, overlay (with plates of metal)
placar � v to placate, appease
placard [F] n poster, placard
placardar v to post (a bill, placard, etc.)
placator n placater
placatorio adj placatory, conciliatory
placente 1. ppr of placer ; 2. adj pleasant
placer v to please; n pleasure
placia n place (1. square; 2. position, office);
placiamento n placement (1. action of placing, setting; 2. action of securing a position for someone);
placiar v to place (1. to put, set; 2. to secure a position or place for)
placiditate n placidity
placido adj placid
plaga n 1. wound; sore; 2. plague (= affliction, calamity);
plagar v to wound; 2. to plague
plage n beach
plajar v to plagiarize
plajario n plagiarist
plajato n something plagiarized; also: plagiarism
plajo n plagiarism; also: case of plagiarism
plaid [A] n plaid
plana � n plain
plana � n plane (= tool for smoothing, planishing, etc.)
planar � v to smooth, plane; 2. to planish
planar � v to hover; 2. [Aeronaut.] to glide
planar � v to plan (1. to represent by map, diagram, etc.; 2. to think out plans for)
planator � n [Aeronaut.] glider
planator � n 1. planer (= one who or that which planes or smoothes); 2. planisher (of metals)
planca n 1. plank, board; 2. shelf (as in "book shelf")
plancto n lamentation, lament, plaint
plancton n [Zool.] plankton
planeta n planet
planetario adj planetary; n planetarium
planetoide n planetoid
planimetria n planimetry
planimetro n planimeter
planisferico adj planispheric, planispherical, planispheral
planisferio n planisphere
plano � n plane (= flat or level surface);
plano � n plan (1. of a house, garden, town, etc.; 2. scheme; also: project, design)
planqueta n small plank, small board
planta n 1. plant (= vegetable organism); 2. sole (of foot)
plantacion n 1. (art of) planting; 2. plantation
plantaginace adj [Bot.] plantaginaceous
plantaginaceas npl [Bot.] Plantaginaceae
plantagine n [Bot.] plantain
plantar � v to plant
plantar � adj [Anat.] plantar, sole
plantator n planter (1. one who plants; 2. owner of a plantation)
plantigrado n plantigrade
planton n 1. [Hort.] set, shoot, cutting; 2. [Mil.] orderly
plantula n [Bot.] plantule; plantlet
plaqueta n plaquette (= small decorated plaque)
plasma n plasm, plasma (1. [Mineral.]; 2. [Physiol.]);
plastica n plastic art
plasticitate n plasticity
plastico adj plastic; also: [Technol.] plastics; n plastic, plastics (as in "plastic or plastics is a widely used material");
plasticos plastics (as in "plastics are widely used materials")
plastron [F] n plastron (1. protection for the breast of a fencer; 2. starched shirt front)
plata n plate (= sheet of metal); also: [Photog.]
platanace adj [Bot.] platanaceous
platanaceas npl [Bot.] Platanaceae
plataneto n grove of plane trees
platano n [Bot.] plane (tree)
plateau [F] n plateau
plateforma n platform (1. as in "gun platform, streetcar platform, etc."; 2. [Pol.])
platelminte n [Zool.] flatworm, planarian, platyhelminth;
platelmintes Platyhelminthes
platesa n flatfish, plaice; flounder
platicefalia n [Med., Anthropol.] platycephaly, flat-headedness
platicefalo adj [Med., Anthropol.] flatheaded, platycephalic, platycephalous
platinar v to platinize
platinatura n platinization
platinifero adj platiniferous
platino n platinum
platinoide � n platinoid
platinoide � adj platinoid
platinotipia n [Photog.] platinotype
platipodia n [Med.] flatfoot, platypodia
platipodo adj 1. [Med.] flatfooted; 2. [Zool.] platypodous
platirino adj [Zool., Anthropol.] platyrrhine
platirinos npl [Zool.] Platyrrhina, platyrrhine monkeys
platitude [F] n platitude
platiure adj [Zool.] flat-tailed, platurous
plato n 1. plate, dish, platter; also: saucer, etc.; 2. dish (= food prepared in a particular way); 3. course (= part of a meal served at one time),adj flat, level
Platon npr [Gr. Philos.] Plato
platonico n, adj Platonist, Platonic
platonismo n Platonism
platonizar v to Platonize
plausibile adj plausible (= reasonable, acceptable)
plausibilitate n plausibility, plausibleness
plebe n plebs (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. common people, populace)
plebeio n, adj plebeian (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. member of the populace)
plebeismo n plebeianism (1. plebeian character; 2. plebeian style or expression)
plebeitate n plebeianism (= plebeian character)
plebeizar v to plebeianize, render plebeian
plebicitario adj plebiscitary
plebicito n plebiscite
plectro n pick, plectrum
pleiade n Pleiad (1. one of the Pleiades; 2. [Lit.]);
pleiades [Astron.] Pleiades
pleistoceno n, adj [Geol.] Pleistocene
plenar v to fill (= to make full)
plenario adj plenary
plenilunar adj of the full moon, plenilunar, plenilunary
plenilunio n full moon, plenilune
plenipotencia n full power, plenipotence
plenipotenciario n, adj plenipotentiary (= plenipotentiary envoy or ambassador)
plenitude n plenitude (1. fullness; 2. abundance)
pleno adj full;
pleonasmo n pleonasm
pleonastico adj pleonastic
pleonasto n [Mineral.] pleonaste, ceylonite
plesiosauro n [Paleontol.] plesiosaurus, plesiosaur
pleura n [Anat.] pleura
pleural adj pleural
pleuritico adj pleuritic
pleuritis n [Med.] pleurisy
pleuropneumonia n [Med.] pleuropneumonia
plexo n plexus
plica n 1. fold, pleat; 2. [Pathol.] plica, Polish plait
plicante 1. ppr of plicar ; 2. adj pliant, pliable
plicar v to fold, pleat; 2. to bend (= to cause to bend);
plicatura n plication, plicature
plioceno n, adj [Geol.] Pliocene
plorar v to cry, weep
pluche n plush
pluma n feather;
plumage n plumage
plumbage, -ine n black lead, graphite (*)
plumbar v to plumb (1. to weight with lead; 2. to test by a plumb line); II. [Dent.] to fill (a tooth)
plumbaria n 1. plumbing; 2. plumber's shop
plumbaro n plumber
plumbico adj plumbic; also: [Chem.]
plumbifero adj plumbiferous
plumbo n lead (1. the metal "lead"; 2. bullets, shot);
plumoso adj feathered, feathery, plumose
plumula n plumule (1. [Bot.]; 2. little feather)
plural � n [Gram.] plural
plural � adj plural (1. more than one; pertaining to more than one; 2. [Gram.]);
pluralismo n [Philos.] pluralism
pluralista n [Philos.] pluralist
pluralitate n plurality (1. state of being plural; 2. majority; 3. [Elections])
pluralizar v to pluralize
plure adj several
plures pron several
plurilocular adj [Bot., Zool.] plurilocular
plurinominal adj plurinominal
plus 1. more; 2. plus;
plus-quam-perfecto n pluperfect
plusvalor n [Econ.] surplus value
Pluto [Gr. Mythol.] Plutus
plutocracia n plutocracy
plutocratico adj plutocratic
plutocrato n plutocrat
plutologia n plutology
plutologico adj plutological
plutologo n plutologist
Pluton npr [Class. Mythol.; Astron.] Pluto
plutonico adj [Geol.] plutonic
plutonismo n [Geol.] plutonism
plutonista n [Geol.] plutonist, plutonian
plutonium n [Chem.] plutonium
plutonomia n plutonomy
plutonomico n plutonomic
pluver v to rain
pluvia n rain;
pluvial � n pluvial (= long ecclesiastic cloak)
pluvial � adj rainy, pluvial;
pluviero n [Ornith.] plover
pluviometro n pluviometer
pluvioso adj rainy, pluvious;
pneu n (pneumatic) tire
pneuma n 1. wind, breath; 2. spirit, soul; 3. [Medieval Mus.] neume
pneumatica n pneumatics
pneumatico adj pneumatic (1. as in "pneumatic tire"; 2. spiritual)
pneumatologia n pneumatology (= doctrine of spirits or spiritual beings)
pneumatologico adj pneumatological
pneumatometro n pneumatometer
pneumonia n pneumonia
pneumonico adj pneumonic
pneumonoterapia n pneumonotherapy
pneumoragia n pneumorrhagia
pneumotorace n pneumothorax
pocion n [Med.] potion
poco adj 1. little (= not much); 2. few (= not many);
podagra n [Pathol.] podagra
poder, poter � n power (= ability to do or act) (*)
poder, poter � v to be able to (= can); 2. to be allowed to (= may); 3. to be possible (= may, can) (*)
podical adj podical
podice n podex, buttocks
podio n [Rom. Hist.] podium;
podometro n podometer, pedometer
poema n poem
poesia n poetry
poeta n poet
poetastro n versifier, poetaster
poetesa n poetess
poetica n poetics
poetico adj poetic; poetical;
poetizar v to versify; 2. to poetize (as in "to poetize the lives of the poor")
pogrom [R] n pogrom
poilu [F] n poilu
pointer [A] n [Dogs] pointer
pois I. adv 1. behind, back, backwards; 2. afterwards, after, thereafter; II. prep behind; after
poker [A] n [Cards] poker
polaco n Pole
polar adj polar
polarimetro n polarimeter
polariscopio n polariscope
polaritate n polarity
polarizacion n polarization
polarizar v to polarize
polarizator n polarizer
polca n polka
polcar v to polka
polea n pulley
polemica n 1. polemic (= controversial argument); 2. polemics
polemico adj polemic, polemical
polemista n controversialist, polemicist
polemizar v to dispute (aggressively)
poliandre adj polyandrous
poliandria n polyandry (1. Anthropol.]; 2. [Bot.])
poliatomico adj [Chem.] polyatomic
policaeta npl [Zool.] Polychaeta
policaetos adj [Zool.] polychaetous
police n 1. thumb; also: [Anat., Zool.] pollex; 2. [Meas.] inch
policia n police (1. the whole system of internal regulation of a state or community; 2. police force);
policiar v to police (= to maintain law and order in)
policiario adj police (as in "police regulations")
policiaro n policeman
policromatico adj polychromatic
policromo adj polychrome
poliedreal adj [Math.] polyhedral
poliedro n [Math.] polyhedron
polifonia n polyphony; also: [Mus., Phonet.]
polifonico adj polyphonic; also: [Mus., Phonet.]
polifono adj polyphonic; also: [Mus., Phonet.]
poligamia n polygamy
poligamico adj polygamic
poligamo n polygamist
poliglote adj polyglot
poligloto n polyglot
poligonal adj polygonal
poligono n polygon
polimento n polish (1. act of polishing; 2. smoothness, luster)
polimere adj [Chem.] polymeric, polymerous
polimeria n [Chem.] polymerism, polymerization
polimerizacion n [Chem.] polymerization, polymerism
polimerizar v to polymerize [Chem.]
polimero n [Chem.] polymer
poline n [Bot.] pollen
Polinesia npr Polynesia ^
polinesiano n, adj Polynesian ^
polinico adj [Bot.] pollinic;
polinifero adj polliniferous
polinizacion n [Bot.] pollinization
polinizar v to pollinate, pollinize [Bot.]
polinomio n [Alg.] polynomial
polinosis n [Med.] pollinosis, hay fever
polipo n polyp, polypus (1. [Zool.]; 2. [Med.])
polir v to polish (1. to make smooth and shiny; 2. to refine)
polisa n policy (as in "insurance policy");
polisilabo n polysyllable
polisintese n polysynthesis
polisintetico adj polysynthetic; also: [Philol.]
politecnico n, adj polytechnic (school)
politeismo n polytheism
politeista n polytheist
politeza n politeness
politica n 1. politics; 2. policy (= planned course of action)
politico n politician, adj 1. political; 2. politic;
polito I. pp of polir ; II. adj polite (1. refined, elegant; 2. civil, courteous)
politor n polisher (1. one who polishes; 2. polishing tool)
politura n 1. (act of) polishing; 2. gloss, luster
polo � n [Sports] polo
polo � n pole (as in "North Pole", "magnetic pole," etc.);
polonaise [F] n polonaise (1. [Clothing]; 2. [Dancing]; 3. [Mus.])
polonese n, adj 1. Pole; 2. Polish (language) ^
Polonia npr Poland ^
polonium n [Chem.] polonium
poltron n poltroon
poltronaria n poltroonery
polucion n pollution; also: [Med.]
poluer v to pollute (1. to soil, make filthy; 2. to make unclean morally, ceremonially, etc.)
Polux npr Pollux (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
pomace adj pomaceous (= bearing pomes or pomelike fruits)
pomada n pomade
pomadar v to pomade
Pomerania npr Pomerania^
pomerano n, adj Pomeranian (= native of Pomerania)^
pomicultor n pomiculturist
pomicultura n pomiculture
pomifero adj pomiferous
pomiforme adj pomiform
pomo n apple tree
pome n 1. pome; also: apple; 2. pommel (as in "pommel of a sword");
mela n apple
melo n apple tree
pomologia n pomology
pomologico adj pomological
pomologista n pomologist
Pomona npr [Rom. Relig.] Pomona
pompa n pomp, splendor
pompelmo n grapefruit (1. fruit of the grapefruit tree;
pompelmus n the grapefruit tree;
pompon [F] n pompon
pomposo adj stately, grand
ponche n punch ("the beverage punch")
poncho [H] n poncho
ponderabile adj ponderable
ponderabilitate n ponderability
ponderacion n (act of) pondering
ponderal adj pertaining to weight, ponderal
ponderar v to ponder (= to weigh in one's mind)
ponderositate n weightiness, heaviness, ponderosity
ponderoso adj weighty, heavy, ponderous
poneminas n mine layer
poner v to put, place, lay, etc.; or mitter pede a terra to alight, set foot to the ground;
pontar v to bridge, build a bridge over
ponte n I. bridge (1. "bridge over a river, etc."; 2. [Dent.]; 3. "bridge of a musical instrument"); II. [Naut.] deck;
pontero n bridgekeeper
pontifical � n [R.C.Ch.] pontifical (= book containing the offices, or forms for rites, etc.)
pontifical � adj pontifical
pontificar v to pontificate (1. to officiate as a pontiff; 2. to act, speak, with pomposity)
pontificato n pontificate
pontifice n pontiff
ponton n pontoon
pontonaro n pontonier
pony [A] n pony (as in "Shetland pony")
pope n [Orthodox Ch.] pope, papa, papas
poplo n poplar;
populaceo n populace
populacion n population
popular � v to people, populate; also: to stock (with animals or plants)
popular � adj popular (1. people's; 2. favored by the people)
popularitate n popularity
popularizacion n popularization
popularizar v to popularize
populator n populator
populo n people (1. race, nation; 2. "common people");
populoso adj populous
porca n sow (= female pig)
porcara n pigsty
porcaria n 1. pork shop; 2. mess, dirty business; also: dirty language or joke, etc.
porcaro n swineherd
porcelana n 1. porcelain, china; 2. porcelain shell, cowrie
porcelanario adj porcelain (= of or made of porcelain)
porcelanaro n porcelain maker or dealer
porcelanite n [Mineral.] porcelanite
porcino adj porcine (1. of swine; 2. swinish)
porcion n portion (1. part of a whole; 2. share)
porco n 1. pig, hog; 2. pork; swine; n boar (= male swine)
porcospino n porcupine
porfirico adj porphyritic
porfiro n porphyry
porfiroide n [Petrography] porphyroid
porifero adj [Zool.] poriferous
poriferos npl [Zool.] Porifera
pornocracia n pornocracy
pornografia n pornography
pornografico adj pornographic
pornografo n pornographer
poro n pore (as in "the pores of the sweat glands")
porositate n porosity (= state of being porous)
poroso adj porous
poriaceo adj porraceous
porio n leek (*)
porta n 1. doorway, gateway; 2. door, gate
portabile adj portable
portaeroplanos n (aircraft) carrier
portafolio n 1. pocketbook, wallet; 2. portfolio (= case for documents, prints, etc.); also: brief case
portal n portal
portamantelo n 1. traveling bag; 2. (coat) hanger
portamoneta n purse (= bag, receptacle, etc., for money)
portapena n penholder
portar v to bear, carry , bring
portata n litter (as in "the litter of a sow")
portator n 1. [R.R.] porter; 2. bearer, carrier;
portavoce n speaking trumpet, megaphone
portender v to portend
portento n portent, prodigy, marvel
portentoso adj portentous, monstrous, prodigious
portico n portico
portiera n portiere
portiero n doorman; also: porter, doorkeeper, janitor
porto � n port, harbor;
porto � n I. bearing (1. carrying; 2. deportment, carriage; II. transport charges (= postage, freightage, etc.);
portrait [F] n portrait
portraitar v to portray
portraitista n portrait painter, portraitist
Portugal npr Portugal ^
portugalese n,adj Portuguese (1. native of Portugal; 2. Portuguese language) ^
posa n I. pose (1. attitude of the body, etc.; 2. mental attitude); II. "affected pose"
posar v to pose (= to assume a studied attitude)
posator n poser, poseur
poseder v to possess (1. to hold, own; 2. as in "a demon possesses him");
posedito 1. pp of posseder ; 2. adj possessed ("possessed by a demon")
posesion n possession (1. ownership; 2. property; also: [Pol.]; 3. "demonic possession");
posesiones possessions, belongings; also: [Pol.]
posesivo adj possessive (1. as in "possessive rights"; 2. [Gram.]
posesor n possessor; also: owner, holder
posesorio adj possessory
posibile adj possible;
posibilitate n possibility
posicion n position (= location)
positiva n [Photog.] positive
positivista n [Philos.] positivist
positivitate n positiveness, postivity
positivo adj positive (1. as in "positive law"; 2. real, actual; 3. [specif: Alg., Elec., etc..] not negative); n [Philos.] positivism
positon n [Atomic Phys.] positon, positron
positron n [Atomic Phys.] positron, positon
positura n 1. arrangement, order, disposition; 2. posture, pose
post I. adv 1. behind, back, backwards; 2. afterwards, after, thereafter; II. prep behind; after
posta n I. post (1. relay; 2. mail, postal service); II. post office;
postal adj postal;
postar v to post, mail
postcomunion n [Eccl.] Postcommunion
postdatar v to date forward, postdate
postdiluviano adj postdiluvian
postere adj coming after, following
posterior � n posterior, buttock
posterior � adj posterior (1. back, rear; 2. later)
posterioritate n posteriority
posteriormente adv subsequently, later
posteritate n posterity
posterna n [Fortif.] Postern
postglacial adj postglacial
posticio adj false, sham
postilion n postilion
postliminio n [Internat. Law] postliminium, postliminy
postmeridiano adj postmeridian
postmeridie n afternoon;
posto n post (1. place, station; 2. position, employment);
postponer v to postpone
postponimento n postponement
postposicion n postposition
postpositivo adj [Gram.] postpositive
postquam conj after, as soon as
postscripto n postscript
postume adj posthumous
postura n posture, pose
posturar v to posture, pose
potabile adj drinkable;
potabilitate n potability
potasa n potash (1. potassium carbonate; 2. caustic potash);
potasico adj potassic
potasium n potassium
potencia n power (1. ability to do or act; 2. [Pol.]);
potencial � n potential, potential function
potencial � adj potential
potencialitate n potentiality
potencila n [Bot.] potentilla, cinquefoil
potentato n potentate
potente 1. ppr of poter ; 2. adj powerful, potent, mighty
potestate n power, might
plus tosto adv rather (1. more truly or accurately; 2. sooner, preferably)
overo i.e. (or in other words) (*)
povre adj poor (1. indigent, needy; 2. unfortunate);
povreza n poverty (= quality of being poor)
povreto n poor creature
practica n practice (= actual application of knowledge);
practicabile adj practicable;
practicabilitate n practicability; also: feasibility
practicante n trainee; also: intern; student nurse; etc.
practicar v to practice
practico adj practical (1. not theoretical; 2. as in "a practical individual"; 3. adapted for a required purpose)
Praga npr Prague
pragma n deed, thing done; business, affair
pragmatica n pragmatic sanction, pragmatic
pragmatico adj pragmatic (1. pertaining to practical affairs; 2. relative to philosophical pragmatism);
pragmatismo n pragmatism (1. pragmatic character; 2. [Philos.])
pragmatista n pragmatist (1. pragmatical person; 2. adherent of philosophical pragmatism)
prander v to lunch, dine, to have lunch or dinner (= to take the midday meal)
prandio n lunch, dinner (= midday meal)
prataria n prairie
praticultor n cultivator of meadow land, meadower
praticultura n cultivation of meadows
prato n meadow
prave adj crooked; perverse
pravitate n depravity, pravity
preambular v to preamble (= to make a preamble to)
preambulo n preamble
precar v to pray; also: to beg, entreat
precaria n prayer
precarietate n precariousness
precario adj precarious (1. as in "precarious privileges"; 2. as in "a precarious situation")
precaucion n precaution;
prece n prayer, request, entreaty
precedencia n precedence;
precedente n precedent
preceder v to precede
preceptivo adj preceptive
precepto n precept
preceptor n 1. teacher, instructor, preceptor; 2. tutor, private teacher
precesion n precession;
preciar v to price (= to fix the price of); 2. to prize (= to value highly)
precider v to cut off, remove
preciencia n prescience
preciente adj prescient
precio n 1. value, price; 2. prize (= reward, trophy, premium, etc.)
preciositate n 1. preciousness, great value; 2. preciosity, affectation
precioso adj precious (1. valuable; 2. affected, over-refined)
precipicio n precipice; also: cliff
precipitacion n precipitation (1. hurling down; 2. falling headlong; 3. excessive haste; 4. [Chem.])
precipitante n [Chem.] precipitant
precipitar v to precipitate (1. to hurl down; 2. to hasten, cause to be quick; 3. [Chem.])
precipitato 1. pp of precipitar ; 2. n, adj precipitate (= very hasty)
precipito adj precipitate, falling headlong
precipitoso adj precipitous (= very steep)
precision n precision
preciso adj precise
precitato adj aforementioned, aforesaid
precizar v to state precisely
precoce adj precocious; also: premature, etc.;
precocitate n precociousness, precocity
precognicion n precognition
precognocer v to foreknow
preconcepcion n preconception
preconciper v to preconceive
precursor n precursor, forerunner, harbinger
preda n prey;
predar v to prey, pillage, take booty; 2. to plunder, rob, depredate
predator n plunderer, pillager; also: predator
predecesor n predecessor
predefinicion n predefinition
predefinir v to predefine
predestinacion n predestination
predestinar v to predestine
predeterminacion n predetermination (1. act of predetermining; 2. [Theol.])
predeterminar v to predetermine (1. to determine beforehand; 2. [Theol.])
predica n sermon, preachment
predicacion n (act or art of) preaching
predicamento n [Philos.] category, predicament
predicante n preacher
predicar v to announce, proclaim; 2. to preach
predicato n [Logic; Gram.] predicate
predicator n preacher
predicer v to predict
predicion n prediction
predictor n predictor
predilecion n predilection
predisponer v to predispose (as in "debility predisposes the body to disease")
predisposicion n predisposition
predominacion n predomination
predominancia n predominance
predominante adj predominant
predominar v to predominate
prefaciar v to preface
prefacio n preface (1. [R.C.Ch.]; 2. introduction, foreword)
prefecto n prefect
prefectoral adj prefectoral, prefectorial
prefectura n 1. prefectship; 2. prefecture
preferencia n preference;
preferencial adj preferential
preferencialismo n preferentialism
preferencialista n preferentialist
preferer v to prefer
preferibile adj preferable
preferibilitate n preferability
prefiger v to prefix (= to put or fix before)
prefiguracion n prefiguration (1. action of prefiguring; 2. prototype)
prefigurar v to prefigure, foreshadow
prefinir v to set a time limit for
prefixar v to fix beforehand; 2. to prefix (= to put or fix before)
prefixo n [Gram.] prefix
prefloracion n [Bot.] prefloration
prefoliacion n [Bot.] prefoliation, praefoliation, vernation
preglacial adj preglacial
pregnancia n pregnancy (1. state of being with child or young; 2. state of being filled with meaning)
pregnante 1. ppr of pregnar ; 2. adj pregnant (1. with child or young; 2. filled with meaning, significant)
pregnar v to make pregnant, impregnate
preistoria n prehistory
preistorico adj prehistoric
prejudicar v to prejudge; 2. to prejudice (= to affect injuriously)
prejudicial adj prejudicial
prejudiciar v to prejudice
prejudicio n prejudice; (= preconceived judgment; also: prejudgment);
prelacia n prelacy
prelatico adj prelatic
prelato n prelate
prelatura n prelacy
preliminar n, adj preliminary;
preliminares preliminaries
preluder v to prelude
preludiar v to prelude [Mus.]
preludio n prelude
prematur adj premature
prematuritate n prematurity, prematureness
premeditacion n premeditation
premeditar v to premeditate
premeditata 1. pp of premeditar ; 2. adj premeditated
premer v to press (= to exert pressure upon)
premiar v to award a prize to, reward
preminencia n pre-eminence
preminente adj pre-eminent
premio n 1. reward, prize; 2. [Ins.] premium
premisa n [Logic] premise
premiter v to premise; also: [Logic]
premoner v to forewarn, admonish beforehand
premonicion n premonition
premonitorio adj premonitory
premunir v to fortify in advance;
prenatal adj prenatal
prender v to take hold of, catch, seize, take
prendibile adj pregnable, open to attack
prenditor n taker (= one who or that which takes, seizes, accepts)
prenome, -ine n first name (*)
prensil adj prehensile
prension n prehension
preocupacion n I. prejudice, bias; II. preoccupation (1. preoccupancy; 2. engrossment, absorption)
preocupar v to prejudice, bias; II. to preoccupy (1. to take possession of before others; 2. to take up all the attention of);
preocupato 1. pp of preoccupar ; 2. adj preoccupied, absorbed, engrossed;
preopinante n previous speaker
preopinar v to express one's opinion first
preordinacion n preordination
preordinar v to preordain
preparacion n preparation (1. act of preparing; 2. [Chem.; Pharm., etc.]);
preparar v to prepare (= to make ready);
preparativo n preparation (= preparatory step, measure, etc.); adj preparatory
preparator n preparer
preparatorio adj preparatory
preponderancia n preponderance
preponderante adj preponderant
preponderar v to be preponderant, preponderate
preposicion n 1. (act of) preposing; 2. [Gram.] preposition
prepositivo adj [Gram.] prepositive
preposterar v to reverse, put hind side foremost
prepostere adj hind side foremost
prepotencia n prepotency
prepotente adj prepotent (= very powerful)
prerogativa n prerogative
presa n I. crowd, throng; II. press (1. as in "coining press, wine press" etc.; 2. printing press; 3. [Journal.])
presage adj foreseeing, prophetic
presagir v to presage (1. to feel a presentiment of, foretell; 2. to forebode, foreshadow)
presbiopia n [Med.] farsightedness, presbyopia, presbytia
presbiopico adj [Med.] farsighted, presbyoptic
presbite � n presbyope, presbyopic
presbite � adj [Med.] farsighted, long-sighted, presbyopic
presbiteral adj presbyterial, presbyteral
presbiterato n presbyterate
presbiterianismo n Presbyterianism
presbiteriano n, adj Presbyterian
presbiterio n presbytery (1. part of the church surrounding the altar; 2. parsonage, parochial residence)
presbitero n priest; presbyter
presbitia n [Med.] farsightedness, presbytia, presbyopia
presbitismo n [Med.] farsightedness, presbyopia, presbytia, presbytism
prescriber v to prescribe (1. to lay down as a rule or direction; 2. [Med.]; 3. [Law] to assert a prescriptive right or claim)
prescripcion n prescription (1. [Med.]; 2. [Law])
prescriptibile adj prescriptible
prescriver v to prescribe (1. to lay down as a rule or direction; 2. [Med.]; 3. [Law] to assert a prescriptive right or claim) (*)
presencia n presence (1. being present; 2. demeanor);
presencial adj presential
presentabile adj presentable
presentacion n presentation;
presentar to introduce (one person to another)
presentator n presenter
presente � n present (1. the time being; 2. [Gram.]; 3. gift);
presente � adj present;
presentimento n presentiment
presentir v to have a presentiment
preservacion n preservation
preservar v to preserve (= to maintain in safety)
preservativo adj preservative
preservator n preserver
preside n 1. [Rom. Hist.] protector, defender; 2. president, presiding officer, etc.
presidencia n presidency (= function, office or term of president); also: chairmanship, etc.
presidencial adj presidential, chairman's, etc.
presidente n (one who presides) chairman, president, presiding judge, etc.
presider v to preside (= to act as chairman, president, etc.)
presidial adj presidial
presidio n garrison, fort; also: presidio
presion n pressure (1. as in "air pressure"; 2. constraint);
preso prep near, with, at, by
prestablir v to preestablish
prestacion n 1. [Law] prestation; 2. (action of) lending
prestar v to lend;
prestator n lender
preste adj 1. agile, nimble, quick; 2. ready
presteza n agility, nimbleness, quickness
prestidigitacion n prestidigitation
prestidigitar v to prestidigitate
prestidigitator n prestidigitator
prestigiar v to delude by jugglery
prestigiator n juggler, conjurer, prestigiator
prestige n 1. illusion, conjuring trick; 2. fascination, magic spell; 3. prestige, glamor
prestigioso adj 1. prestigious, illusory; 2. fascinating, impressive
prestimonio n [R.C.Ch.] prestimony
presto � n loan
presto � adv presto, quickly, quick as a wink
prestre n priest;
presuncion n presumption (1. conjecture; 2. presumptuousness; 3. [Law])
presumer v to presume (1. to assume, surmise; 2. to be presumptuous)
presumibile adj presumable
presumtivo adj presumptive
presumtuoso adj presumptuous
presuponer v to presuppose (1. to assume beforehand; 2. to require as necessary preliminary)
presuposicion n presupposition
pretencion n pretension (1. claim; 2. pretentiousness)
pretenciosa adj 1. making pretensions or laying claims; 2. pretentious, presumptuous, conceited
pretendente n 1. pretender (to a throne); 2. suitor, wooer
pretender v to maintain, affirm;
pretense adj alleged
pretension n pretension (1. claim; 2. pretentiousness)
preter I. adv past, beyond; II. prep 1. past, along(side of), beyond; 2. except, excepting; 3. in addition to
pretericion n [Rhet.] preterition
preterir v to pass by; 2. to pass over, omit
preterito n [Gram.] past, preterit, adj past (1. belonging to former days; 2. [Gram.] preterit)
pretermision n pretermission
pretermiter v to pretermit
pretextar v to allege as a pretext
pretexto n pretext
pretor n judge (*)
prevalencia n prevalence, predominance
prevalente 1. ppr of prevaler ; 2. adj prevalent, predominant
prevaler v to prevail, predominate
prevaricacion n prevarication
prevaricar v to prevaricate
prevaricator n prevaricator
prevencion n 1. prevention; 2. bias, prejudice
prevenir v to forestall; 2. to forewarn, warn, caution
preventivo adj preventive;
previdencia n foresight (= faculty of foreseeing)
previdente 1. ppr of previder ; 2. adj foreseeing (= having foresight)
previder v to foresee
previo adj previous
previsibile adj foreseeable
prevision n prevision, foresight
previsto adj foreseen
prexistencia n preexistence
prexistente adj preexistent
prexister v to preexist
pridem adv long ago
prima n prime (1. [Eccl.]; 2. [Fencing])
primacia n primacy (1. pre-eminence; 2. office or dignity of a primate)
primacial adj primatial
primar v to be first, hold the first place
primariamente adv 1. primarily, chiefly; 2. first, in the first place, first of all
primario adj 1. first; 2. primary;
primata n primate (1. chief archbishop; 2. [Zool.]);
primatas [Zool.] primates
primavera n 1. spring (time); 2. cowslip, primrose
primaveral adj spring
primicia n first fruit
primitivismo n primitivism
primitivo n, adj primitive; also: primeval
primo adj first, prime;
primogenito adj first-born
primogenitura n primogeniture
primordial adj primordial
primordio n beginning, origins
primula n cowslip, primrose
primulace adj primulaceous
primulaceas n [Bot.] Primulaceae
prince n prince (1. title given to a member of a ruling family; 2. title of nobility)
princesa n princess
principal � n principal (1. superior, head (of a firm, etc.); 2. capital sum invested or lent)
principal � adj principal, chief, main;
principalitate n principalness
principato n 1. sovereignty, reign, princedom; 2. principality (= territory of a reigning prince)
principe n (the) first (in rank, dignity, merit, etc.)
principesco adj princely
principio n 1. beginning; 2. principle;
prior � adj prior
priora n prioress
prioral adj prioral
priorato n priorate, priorship
prior � n prior (1. "prior of a monastery"; 2. [Hist.] magistrate of city of Florence)
prioritate n priority (1. quality of being antecedent in time; 2. precedence, superiority in rank, position, etc.);
prisa n 1. (action of seizing, taking hold of, etc.) hold, grasp; 2. [Chem.] solidification, setting; 3. [Naut.] prize;
prision n prison;
prisionero n prisoner
prisma n prism
prismatico adj prismatic
privacion n privation (1. deprivation; 2. destitution, need)
privar v to deprive
privata n privy, latrine
privativo adj privative (1. having the quality of depriving; 2. [Gram.])
privato 1. pp of privar ; 2. adj private;
privilegiar v to privilege, grant a privilege
privilege n privilege
priza pinch (of snuff);
pro for, to
proa n [Naut.] prow, bow
proba n proof (1. evidence sufficient to establish a fact; 2. test, trial; 3. [Print., Phot., etc.]);
probabile adj 1. provable; 2. probable
probabilismo n [Theol.] probabilism
probabilista n [Theol.] probabilist
probabilitate n probability;
probacion n probation (= period of trial)
probante 1. ppr of probar ; 2. adj conclusive; evidential, probative
probar v to prove (= to establish as true); 2. to test, try; also: to prove (as in "to prove gold")
probativo adj probative (= serving to test or demonstrate)
probator n tester, prover
probitate n integrity, uprightness, probity
problema n problem;
problematico adj problematic, problematical
probo adj upright, honest
proceder v to proceed (1. to go forward, go forth; also: to go on, continue; 2. [Law])
procedura n [Law] procedure
procenio n [Theat.] proscenium
procesar v to process (1. [Law] to sue; 2. to treat by a special process)
procesion n procession (1. as in "to march in procession"; 2. [Theol.])
procesional � n [Eccl.] processional (hymn)
procesional � adj processional
proceso n I. process (1. method, "process applied"; 2. course, "process undergone"; 3. [Anat.]); II. lawsuit;
proclamacion n proclamation
proclamar v to proclaim
proclamator n proclaimer
proconsulato n [Rom. Hist.] proconsulate
proconsul n [Rom. Hist.] proconsul
procrastinacion n procrastination
procrastinar v to procrastinate
procrastinator n procrastinator
procreacion n procreation
procrear v to procreate, beget
procreator n procreator
procuracion n 1. (action of) procuring, procurement; 2. power of attorney
procurar v to procure (= to secure after effort);
procurator n procurator (1. proxy, attorney; 2. [Rom. Hist.]);
procuratorio adj procuratory
prode adj valiant
prodeza n 1. prowess; 2. exploit
prodigalitate n prodigality
prodigar v to be prodigal of, to lavish
prodige n prodigy, wonder
prodigiositate n prodigiousness
prodigioso adj prodigious
prodigo adj prodigal (= very free in spending or giving);
producer v to produce (1. to bring forward, show; 2. to bring forth, be productive of)
producibile adj producible
producibilitate n producibility
producion n production (1. as in "the production of evidence in court"; 2. producing, making)
productivitate n productivity
productivo adj productive
producto n product (1. result of producing; 2. [Arith.])
productor n producer (= one who produces or makes); attrib. producing
profanacion n profanation; also: debasement
profanar v to profane; also: to misuse, debase, etc.
profanator n profaner
profanitate n profanity
profano n layman; also: irreverent or ignorant person,adj profane (1. secular; 2. irreverent, blasphemous)
profecia n prophecy, prophetic utterance
profecticio adj [Rom. Law] profectitious
profesar v to profess (1. to avow, delare openly; 2. to take religious vows; 3. to exercise a profession; 4. to teach)
profesion n profession (1. declaration, avowal; 2. vocation)
profesional adj professional
profeso adj professed (as in "a professed monk")
profesor n professor
profesoral adj professorial
profesorato n professorate, chair
profeta n prophet
profetesa n prophetess
profetico adj prophetic
profetizar v to prophesy, foretell
proficiente adj making progress, advancing
profilactico adj prophylactic
profilar v to profile
profilaxis n prophylaxis
profilo n profile (1. sideface; 2. [Arch.]; 3. [Civ. Engin.]; 4. [Geol.])
profitabile adj profitable
profitar v to profit (1. to thrive, grow; 2. to gain, benefit);
profitente n [Eccl.] professing (= one who professes)
profito n profit (1. advantage; 2. pecuniary gain);
profundar v to deepen (= to make deeper in level); 2. to go deeply into
profunder v to lavish; to squander
profunditate n depth, profundity (= quality of being deep or profound)
profundo n depth (= deep place)
profusion n profusion
profuso adj profuse
progecion n projection (1. act of throwing or casting out; 2. act of jutting out; also: part jutting out; 3. [Geom.; Map Making]; 4. [Photog.; Motion Pictures])
progectar v to project (1. to throw, cast; 2. [Geom.]; 3. to plan, contrive)
progectil n projectile
progectivo adj projective (= pertaining to, or produced by, projection)
progecto n project;
progector n projector; also: searchlight
progectura n [Arch.] projection, projecture
progenie n progeny
progenitivo adj progenitive
progenitor n progenitor
progenitura n progeny, progeniture
progicer v to project [Geom., etc.]
prognosis n prognosis; also: [Med.]
prognosticacion n prognostication (1. prediction; 2. foretoken)
prognosticar v to prognosticate
prognosticator n prognosticator
prognostico n, adj prognostic; also: [Med.]
programa n program
programatico adj programmatic
progreder v to progress, go forward
progresar v to progress
progresion n progression; also: [Math.]
progresismo n progressism
progresista n progressist
progresivo adj progressive
progreso n progress (= continuous improvement);
proibicion n prohibition (= act of prohibiting, forbidding)
proibicionista n prohibitionist (= one who is in favor of prohibitive measures)
proibir v to prohibit, forbid
proibitivo adj prohibitive, prohibitory
proibitor n prohibiter, prohibitor
proibitorio adj prohibitory, prohibitive
prolaber v to prolapse [Med.]
prolapso n [Med.] prolapse, prolapsus
prol n offspring, progeny
prolegomeno n prolegomenon
prolepsis n [Rhet.] prolepsis
proleptico adj proleptic
proletariato n proletariat
proletario n 1. [Rom. Antiq.] proletary; 2. proletarian, adj proletarian
proliferacion n proliferation
proliferar v to proliferate
prolifero adj proliferous
prolificacion n breeding, prolification
prolificar v to breed (= to produce offspring)
prolifico adj prolific
prolixitate n prolixness, prolixity
prolixo adj prolix, long-winded
prologar v to prologue
prologo n prologue (= preface, introduction)
prolongabile adj prolongable
prolongacion n prolongation
prolongamento n prolongment, prolongation; also: (act of) lengthening
prolongar v to prolong; also: to lengthen
prolongator n prolonger
promenada n walk, promenade (1. as in "a long walk"; 2. as in "public promenade")
promenar v to walk (= to go on foot)
Prometeo npr [Gr. Mythol.] Prometheus
prominencia n prominence (= conspicuousness)
prominente adj prominent (as in "prominent teeth")
promisa n 1. promise; 2. betrothed, fianc�e
promiscuitate n promiscuity, promiscuousness
promiscuo adj mingled together; promiscuous
promiso n betrothed, fianc�
promisor n promiser
promisorio adj promissory (= containing a promise)
promiter v to promise
promocion n promotion
promontorio n promontory
promotor n promoter (as in "promoter of a worthy cause")
promover v to promote (1. to elevate in station, rank, dignity, etc.; 2. as in "to promote learning")
promptitude n promptitude, promptness
prompto adj prompt
pronacion n [Med.] pronation (1. lying flat; 2. "pronation of the palms")
pronar v to pronate (1. to lay flat; 2. to turn the palms downward) [Med.]
pronator n [Anat.] pronator
pronitate n proneness
prono adj prone (1. lying flat, prostrate; 2. lying face downward; 3. inclined, disposed)
pronome, -ine n [Gram.] pronoun (*)
pronominal adj [Gram.] pronominal
pronunciabile adj pronounceable
pronunciacion n 1. pronunciation; 2. pronunciamento
pronunciamento n 1. pronouncement; 2. pronunciamento
pronunciar v to pronounce (1. to state officially; 2. as in "to pronounce correctly")
pronunciato 1. pp of pronunciar ; 2. adj pronounced (= strongly marked)
pronunciator n pronouncer
propagacion n propagation (1. breeding, causing to breed; 2. spreading, causing to spread)
propaganda n propaganda
propagandista n propagandist
propagandistico adj propagandistic
propagandizar v to propagandize
propagar v to propagate (1. to breed, cause to breed; 2. to spread, cause to spread)
propagativo adj propagative
propagator n propagator
proparoxitono adj [Phonet.] proparoxytone
propeler v to propel
propender v to tend, have an inclination (towards something)
propension n natural inclination, bent, propensity
propenso adj inclined, favorable, tending
propiciacion n propitiation (1. appeasement; 2. atonement)
propiciar v to propitiate
propiciator n propitiator
propiciatorio n [Jewish Antiq.] propitiatory
propicio adj propitious (1. favorable, advantageous; 2. favorably inclined)
propileo n [Arch.] propylaeum
propinque adj near, neighboring
propinquitate n propinquity
proponer v to propose, suggest;
proponitor n propounder, proposer
proporcion n proportion (as in "proportion of wise to foolish"); also: [Math.];
proporcional adj proportional;
proporcionalismo n proportionalism
proporcionar v to proportion (as in "to proportion a penalty to an offense")
proporcionato I. pp of proportionar ; II. adj 1. proportioned (= formed, fashioned); 2. proportionate;
proporciones proportions, dimensions
proposicion n I. proposition (1. proposal; 2. [Logic]); II. [Gram.] clause;
proposito n purpose (1. aim; 2. subject under discussion);
proprietario n proprietor, owner
proprietate n I. ownership; II. property (1. thing or things owned; 2. piece of land or real estate; 3. quality proper to a thing)
proprio adj 1. proper (= appropriate); 2. own;
propugnar v to defend, fight for
propugnator n defender, champion
propulsion n propulsion (= act of propelling)
propulsor n propeller; also: screw propeller
prorogacion n prorogation
prorogar v to prorogue, prorogate (= to postpone, adjourn)
prosa n prose; also: [Eccl.] sequence
prosaico adj 1. prose; 2. prosaic
prosaismo n prosaism
prosaista n prose writer
prosar v to write prose, prose
prosator n prose writer
proscriber v to proscribe (= to outlaw)
proscripcion n proscription
proscripto n exile, outlaw
proscriptor n proscriber
proscriver v to proscribe (= to outlaw) (*)
prosecucion n pursuit (= action of carrying on)
proseguer v to pursue (= to carry on)
prosemita n pro-Semite
prosemitico adj pro-Semitic
prosemitismo n pro-Semitism
prosodia n prosody
prosodico adj prosodic, prosodical
prosodista n prosodist, prosodian
prosopopeia n [Rhet.] prosopopoeia
prospecto n 1. prospect (outlook, vista, view); 2. prospectus
proverbial adj proverbial
proverbio n proverb, byword;
providencia n 1. providence; 2. Providence
providencial adj providential
providente 1. ppr of provider ; 2. adj provident (= exercising foresight, making provision for the future)
provider v to see beforehand, foresee; II. to provide (1. "to provide for a future contingency"; 2. "to provide what is needed");
provincia n province (as in "province of Quebec")
provincial � n [Eccl.] provincial
provincial � adj provincial
provincialismo n provincialism (1. provincial style, form of life, etc.; 2. provincial turn of expression)
provision n provision (1. act of providing; 2. provisions, supply)
provisional adj provisional, provisory
proviso adj foreseen, expected
provisorio adj provisory, provisional
provocacion n provocation
provocar v to provoke (1. to induce, instigate; 2. to bring about, call forth; 3. to incense, irritate)
provocativo adj provocative, provoking
provocator n provoker
proximemente adv shortly, soon
proximitate n proximity;
proximo neighbor, fellow being, adj 1. very near, close; 2. next (as in "next week");
prude [F] 1. adj prudish; 2. n prude
prudencia n prudence
prudencial adj prudential
prudente adj prudent
pruderie [F] n prudery
pruina n 1. frost, hoarfrost; 2. bloom ("the bloom on fruit")
pruinar v to rime (= to form hoarfrost)
pruinoso adj [Bot.] pruinose, velvety
pruna n plum;
prunela n [Bot.] prunella
prunifero adj pruniferous; drupiferous
pruniforme adj pruniform
pruno n plum (tree);
prunus [L] n [Bot.] Prunus
pruriencia n prurience
prurigine n prurigo
pruriginoso adj pruriginous
prurir v to itch
prurito n itch, pruritus
Prusia npr Prussia; ^
prusianizacion n Prussianization
prusianizar v to Prussianize
prusiato n [Chem.] prussiate
prusico adj [Chem.] prussic;
prusiano n, adj Prussian (1. one of the Prussi; 2. native of the Prussian state; 3. Prussian language) ^
psalmico adj psalm, psalmic
psalmista n psalmist; also: Psalmist
psalmo n psalm; also: Psalm
psalmodia n psalmody
psalmodiar v to psalmodize
psalmodico adj psalmodic, psalmic
psalmodo n psalmist, psalmodist
psalterio n 1. Psalter; 2. [Mus.] psaltery; 3. [Anat.] psalterium
pseudestesia n [Med.] pseudesthesia
pseudoclasicismo n pseudoclassicism
pseudoclasico adj pseudoclassic
pseudonimitate n pseudonymity
pseudonimo n pseudonym, adj pseudonymous
pseudopodio n [Zool.] pseudopodium, pseudopod
pseudoprofeta n pseudoprophet
pseudosimetria n [Mineral.] pseudosymmetry
psicoanalise n psychoanalysis
psicoanalista n psychoanalyst
psicoanalitico adj psychoanalytic
psicoanalizar v to psychoanalyze
psicofisica n psychophysics
psicofisico adj psychophysical
psicofisiologia n psychophysiology
psicoico adj psychic (= of the psyche or mind);
psicologia n psychology (= science of psychology)
psicologico adj psychological;
psicologo n psychologist
psicometria n [Psychol.] psychometry
psicopata n psychopath (= mentally deranged person)
psicopatia n [Pathol.] psychopathy
psicopatico adj psychopathic (= pertaining to psychopathy)
psicopatologia n psychopathology
psicopatologo n psychopathologist
psicose n [Pathol.] psychosis
psicoterapeuta n psychotherapist
psicoterapia n psychotherapy
psiquatrico adj pcychiatric
psique n psyche (= soul, mind);
Psique [Mythol.] Psyche
psiquiatra n psychiatrist
psiquiatria n psychiatry
psitacidos npl [Zool.] Psittacidae
psitaco n parrot
psitacosis n [Pathol.] psittacosis
pterodactilo n pterodactyl
ptolemaico adj Ptolemaic (1. as in "Ptolemaic system"; 2. of the Ptolemies)
Ptolemeo nprm [Gr. Hist.] Ptolemy
ptomaina n ptomaine
pubere adj who has arrived at puberty, pubescent
pubertate n puberty
publicabile adj publishable
publicacion n publication (1. act of making public; 2. as in "the publication of a book, etc."; 2. something published)
publicar v to publish (1. to make public; 2. as in "to publish a book")
publicista n publicist, journalist
publicitate n publicity (1. quality or state of being public; 2. advertising)
publico n, adj public (1. people; 2. audience)
pudente adj modest, bashful
pudico adj modest (= decorous in manner and conduct)
pudin n pudding
pudor n modesty (= womanly propriety of behavior)
puera n girl
puericia n childhood; also: boyhood
pueril adj childish (1. of a child; 2. puerile, immature)
puerilitate n puerility (1. childhood; 2. foolishness, immaturity; 3. foolish act, statement, etc.)
puero n boy
puerpera n woman in labor or childbed
puerperal adj puerperal;
puerperio n puerperium (= confinement, lying-in)
pugil n pugilist, boxer
pugilismo n pugilism
pugilista n pugilist
pugilistico adj pugilistic
pugnace adj pugnacious
pugnacitate n pugnacity
pugnal n poniard, dagger
pugnalar v to stab
pugnar v to fight
pugnata n handful
pugno n fist
pulario n chicken coop
pulero n 1. chicken farmer; 2. poultry dealer, poulterer
pulice n flea
pulicoso adj infested with fleas, pulicous
pulicultura n poultry farming
pullman [A] n [R.R.] Pullman
pulmon n lung;
pulmonar adj pulmonary
pulmonaria n [Bot.] Pulmonaria
pulmonato adj [Zool.] pulmonate, pulmonated
pulmonia n [Pathol.] pneumonia
pulmonifero adj pulmoniferous, pulmonate
pulo n young animal; specif: 1. colt, foal; 2. young bird; also: chicken
pulpa n pulp (1. as in "pulp of a fruit"; 2. [Anat.] as in "dental pulp"; 3. as in "wood pulp")
pulpitis n [Pathol.] pulpitis
pulpito n pulpit
pulposo adj pulpous, pulpy
pulsacion n pulsation
pulsar v to push; also: to shove, thrust, drive, etc.; 2. to pulsate (= to beat, throb)
pulsata n push (as in "to give someone a push")
pulsatil adj pulsating, pulsatile
pulsativo adj beating, throbbing, pulsative
pulsator n pulsator
pulso n pulse (= regular throbbing in the arteries)
pulsometro n pulsimeter, pulsometer
pululacion n pullulating, pullulation
pulular v to pullulate (1. to sprout out, bud; 2. to swarm)
pulverar v to powder, dust (= to sprinkle with powder or dust)
pulvere n I. dust; II. powder (1. pulverized substance; 2. [Specif: Pharm., Cosmetics]; 3. gunpowder);
pulverizabile adj pulverizable
pulverizacion n pulverization
pulverizar v to pulverize
pulverizator n atomizer, pulverizer, spray
pulveroso adj dusty
pulverulencia n (state of) being pulverulent
pulverulente adj pulverulent, dusty, powdery
pumpa n pump (as in "suction pump")
pumpar v to pump (= to raise with a pump)
pumpero n 1. pumpman; 2. fireman (= member of a fire brigade)
puncta n point (1. sharp end of a weapon, pin, pen, etc.; 2. [Geog.] tapering promontory or cape; 3. salient feature of a story, epigram, joke, etc.)
punctage n pointing, aiming (of guns, etc.)
punctar v to point (1. to furnish with a point; 2. to direct, level)
punctator n pointer; specif: [Artil.]
punctilio n nice point of honor, punctilio
punctilioso adj punctilious
puncto n I. point (1. dot; 2. [Gram.] period; 3. definite item or unit, as "salient point," "important point," "another point," etc.); II. prick, stitch;
punctuacion n punctuation
punctual adj 1. exact, punctilious; 2. punctual
punctualitate n 1. exactness, punctiliousness; 2. punctuality
punctuar v to punctuate
punctura n prick, puncture
puncturar v to puncture
punctuto adj pointed (= having a point or points)
pungencia n 1. pungency; 2. poignancy
pungente I. ppr of punger ; II. adj 1. pungent; 2. poignant
punger v to sting (1. to prick; 2. to pain sharply)
punibile adj punishable
punibilitate n punishability
punicion n punishment
punico adj Punic;
punir v to punish
punitivo adj punitive
punito 1. pp of punir ; 2. adj punished
punitor n punisher
puno n Carthaginian
pupa n 1. (young) girl; 2. doll; 3. [Zool.] pupa
pupila n pupil (1. girl under the care of a guardian; 2. [Anat.])
pupilage n pupilage
pupilario adj pupillary (1. [Law]; 2. [Anat.])
pupilo n pupil, ward (= boy or child under the care of a guardian)
pupipare adj [Zool.] pupiparous
pupo n boy, child
pur adj pure
pure n [Pathol.] pus
purea n pur�e;
pureza n pureness
purga n purge
purgacion n purgation
purgar v to purge
purgativo n, adj purgative
purgatorio n, adj purgatory, purifying
purificacion n purification
purificar v to purify
purificator n 1. purifier; 2. purificator
purismo n purism
purista n purist
puritanismo n Puritanism
puritano n, adj Puritan
puritate n purity
purpura n I. purple (1. [Zool.] Purpura; 2. purple dye or color; 3. purple garment); II. [Pathol.] purpura
purpurar v to purple (= to make or dye purple); 2. to dress in purple
purpurato n [Chem.] purpurate
purpure adj purple, purpurate
purpurina n [Chem.] purpurin
purpurino adj purplish, purpurate
purulencia n purulence
purulente adj purulent
pus n [Pathol.] pus
pusila n small girl or woman, adj 1. very small; 2. petty
pusilanime adj pusillanimous
pusilanimitate n pusillanimity
pusilitate n 1. smallness; 2. pettiness
pusilo n small boy or man, adj 1. very small; 2. petty
pustula n [Pathol.] pustule
pustular v to pustulate (= to form pustules)
pustulato adj pustulate, pustulous
pustuloso adj pustulous
putar v to trim, prune, lop (trees or vines); 2. to suppose, think, imagine
putativo adj putative
puteal n well curb, puteal
puteo n 1. well ("well of water, oil, etc."); 2. [Mineral.] shaft, pit;
puter v to stink
putrecencia n putrescence
putrecente 1. ppr of putrescer ; 2. adj putrescent
putrecer v to rot
putrecibile adj putrescible
putrefacer v to putrefy (= to cause to rot)
putrefacion n putrefaction
putrefactivo adj putrefactive
putrer v to rot
putriditate n putridity
putrido adj putrid
quaderno n notebook
quadrabile adj squarable
quadragenario adj quadragenarian
quadragesima n Quadragesima (= first Sunday in Lent)
quadrangular adj quadrangular
quadrangulo n quadrangle
quadrante n 1. [Math., Astron.] quadrant; 2. dial (= face of a clock);
quadrar v to square (1. to give the shape of a square; 2. [Math.]); II. to suit or fit to a T
quadratico adj quadratic
quadratino n [Print.] em quad
quadrato 1. pp of quadrar ; 2. adj square (as in "a square foot," "a square piece of cloth"), n I. square (1. a rectangle of four equal sides; 2. [Math.]); II. [Print.] quad, quadrat
quadratura n quadrature (1. [Math.]; 2. [Astron.])
quadrienal adj quadrennial
quadrigemino adj born four at one birth, n quadruplet
quadrilateral adj quadrilateral
quadrilatere n, adj quadrilateral, four-sided
quadrilia n quadrille
quadrireme n, adj quadrireme, four-oared
quadrisilaba adj quadrisyllabic
quadrisilabo n quadrisyllable
quadrivio n [Hist.] quadrivium
quadro n 1. frame (of a picture, etc.); 2. [Cards] diamond, card of the suit of diamonds
quadrumane adj [Zool.] quadrumanous
quadrupede � n quadruped
quadrupede � adj four-footed, quadruped
quadruplicacion n quadruplication
quadruplicar v to quadruple
quadruplo adj quadruple
quai [F] n quay, key, pier
qual 1. adj which, what; 2. interr pron which;
qualcosa pron something, anything
qualque adj some, any; also: a few
qualcun indef pron male someone, somebody; anyone, anybody (*)
qualcuna indef pron female someone, somebody; anyone, anybody (*)
qualificacion n characterization (= act of characterizing or terming)
qualificar v to characterize as (= to term); 2. to qualify (= to fit for a place, office, privilege, etc.)
qualificativo adj qualifying, qualificative
qualificato I. pp of qualificar ; II. adj 1. of quality or rank; 2. [Law] aggravated
qualificator n 1. characterizer; 2. [R.C.Ch.] qualificator
qualitate n quality;
qualitativo adj qualitative;
qualunque adj any, whatever, of whatever kind
quando adv/conj when
quandunque adv/conj whenever
quantitate n quantity (1. amount, number; 2. [special: Math., Mus., Pros., etc.])
quantitativo adj quantitative;
quanto � adv as much as; as far as;
quanto � n quantum (1. quantity; 2. [Phys.]);
quaranta adj forty
quarantena n 1. about forty; 2. quarantine
quarantenar v to quarantine
quarantenario adj quarantine
quarantesimo adj fortieth;
quare adv wherefore, why
quaresima adj fortieth;n Lent;
quaresimal adj Lenten
quaresimar v to observe Lent
quarta n 1. [Mus.] fourth; 2. [Fencing] carte
quartana n quartan (fever)
quartano adj quartan
quarteron n quadroon
quarteto n quartet
quartierar v to quarter (1. to cut into quarters; 2. to assign living quarters to)
quartiero n I. quarter (1. fourth part; 2. district, neighborhood); II. quarters;
quarto adj fourth;
quartzifero adj quartziferous
quartzite n [Mineral.] quartzite
quartzo n [Mineral.] quartz
quartzoso adj quartzose
quasi adv almost, nearly; in a certain sense, in a way, etc.;
quatar v to squat, crouch
quato adj squatting, crouching
quatrilion n quadrillion (1. number denoted by a unit with fifteen zeros annexed; 2. number denoted by a unit with twenty-four zeros annexed)
quatro adj four
que � conj 1. that; 2. than
que � 1. interr pron/adj what; 2. rel pron who, whom, which, that; what (= that which)
querco n oak
querela n I. complaint (1. utterance of grievance; 2. [Law]); II. quarrel (= angry dispute or disagreement)
querelar v to complain; 2. to quarrel
querelator n quarreler
querer v to seek, search, look for; 2. to ask, query, question
querubino n cherub
questa n [Eccl.] collection
question n question (1. interrogation, query; 2. problem; 3. application of torture as part of judicial examination)
questionabile adj questionable, doubtful
questionar v to question, call in question
questionario n questionnaire
questionator n questioner
questor n quaestor, questor (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. [R.C.Ch.]; 3. [French, Italian, etc., Parl.])
questura n questorship; questor's office
qui interr pron who, whom;
quiproquo adj 1. mistaken, misguided; 2. n misunderstanding. (*)
quiecencia n quiescence
quiecente 1. ppr of quiescer ; 2. adj quiescent
quiecer v to become quiescent, quiesce
quietar v to quiet (1. to make quiet; 2. to appease)
quiete � n quiet
quiete � adj quiet (1. peaceful; 2. noiseless; 3. motionless)
quietismo n [Relig.] quietism
quietista n quietist
quietude n quietude
quilia n pin (as in "ninepins")
quiliasmo n chiliasm
quiliasta n chiliast
quilo n kilo, kilogram
quilociclo n [Elec.] kilocycle
quilograma n kilogram
quilolitro n kiloliter
quilometrico adj kilometric
quilometro n kilometer
quilowat n kilowatt
quimera n I. chimera (1. [Mythol.]; 2. fanciful creation, figment of the imagination); II. [Ichthyol.] chimaera
quimerico adj chimerical, chimeric
quimerista n dreamer, Utopian (= one who indulges in fanciful ideas, plans, etc.)
quimia n chemistry;
quimico adj chemical, n chemist (= expert in chemistry)
quimoterapia n chemotherapy
quina � n 1. [Lotto, Keno] winning series of five numbers; 2. [Dominoes] (a throw of) double fives
quina � n quina, china, cinchona (1. cinchona tree; 2. cinchona bark, Peruvian bark)
quinaquina n quinaquina, cinchona (1. cinchona tree; 2. cinchona bark, Peruvian bark)
quinario adj quinary
quincalia n hardware
quincaliaria n hardware store
quincaliaro n hardware dealer
quinico adj [Chem.] quinic;
quinina n quinine
quininico adj quininic
quininismo n [Med.] quininism, quinism, cinchonism
quinismo n [Med.] quinism, quininism, cinchonism
quinoidina n [Chem.] quinoidine
quinoleinia n [Chem.] quinoline, chinoline
quinon n [Chem.] quinone
quinquereme � n quinquereme
quinquereme � adj quinquereme, five-oared
quinquina n quinquina, cinchona (1. cinchona tree; 2. cinchona bark, Peruvian bark)
quinta n quint (1. [Mus.] fifth; 2. [Cards])
quintana n quintan (fever)
quintano adj [Med.] quintan
quintar v to divide into fifths; 2. to take one fifth of
quintesencia n quintessence
quinteto n quintette
quintilion n quintillion (1. unit with eighteen zeros annexed; 2. unit with thirty zeros annexed)
quinto adj fifth;
quintuplar v to quintuple (= to multiply fivefold)
quintuplicar v to quintuplicate
quintuplo adj quintuple, fivefold
quiromancia n palmistry, chiromancy
quiromante n palmist, chiromancer
quiroptero adj [zool.] chiropterous
quiropteros npl [Zool.] Chiroptera
quirurgia n surgery (= art and practice of surgery)
quirurgico adj surgical
quirurgo n surgeon
quitancia n receipt (= written acknowledgment of receipt)
quitar v to acquit (= "to release from a duty or obligation"); 2. to quit, leave
quite adj 1. quit, rid; 2. quits
quiunque pron whoever
quixotaria n quixotry, quixotism
quixotico adj quixotic
quixotismo n quixotism
quo I. adv 1. whither, where; 2. wherefore; II. conj so that, in order that
quociente n [Math.] quotient
quota n 1. quota; 2. dues (= membership fee)
quotacion n [Stock Market] quotation
quotar v to quote [Stock Market]
quotidiano adj daily;
quotizacion n assessment (as in "assessment of each club member")
quotizar v to assess (as in "to assess each club member five dollars");
rabi n Rabbi (as in "Rabbi Ben Ezra")
rabiar v to rage, be in a rage; 2. to go mad, develop rabies
rabia n 1. rabies; 2. rage (= violent anger);
rabin n rabbi (as in "the tradition of the rabbis")
rabinato n rabbinate
rabinico adj rabbinical
rabinismo n rabbinism (= teachings and tradition of the rabbis)
rabinista n rabbinist
rabioso adj 1. mad (as in "mad dog"); 2. furious
racemico adj racemic
racemiforme adj racemiform, clustershaped
racemo n cluster, also: [Bot.] raceme
racemoso adj racemose
racia n [Biol.] race;
racial adj racial
racialismo n racialism, racism
racialista n racialist, racist
raciocinar v to ratiocinate
racion n I. reason (1. reasoning faculty; 2. as in "reason for, why," etc.); II. [Math.] ratio; III. ration;
racionabile adj reasonable (1. endowed with reason; 2. conformable to reason)
racional � n [Eccl. Hist.] rational (= breastplate of the Jewish high priest)
racional � adj rational (1. endowed with reason; 2. conformable to reason, reasonable; 3. based on reasoning; 4. [Math.])
racionalismo n [Philos.] rationalism
racionalista n rationalist
racionalitate n rationality (1. quality of being rational or endowed with reason; 2. quality of being reasonable or conformable to reason)
racionalizacion n rationalization; also: [Technol.], [Psychol.]
racionalizar v to rationalize (1. to bring into agreement with reason; 2. [Technol.]; 3. [Psychol.])
racionamento n 1. reasoning; 2. rationing
racionar v to reason (= to use the faculty of reasoning); 2. to ration (= to allot in rations)
racionato 1. pp of rationar ; 2. adj rational (= based on reasoning)
racionator n reasoner
radar n [Radio] radar, radiolocator
rader v to scrape, scratch; also: to scratch out, erase; 2. to graze, brush (against)
radiacion n radiation (= act of radiating, emitting rays)
radial adj radial (1. pertaining to a ray; 2. pertaining to a radius)
radiano n [Math.] radian
radiante 1. ppr of radiar ; 2. adj radiant, brilliant, beaming
radiar v to radiate (= to emit rays)
radiato 1. pp of radiar ; 2. adj radiate
radiator n radiator
radicacion n radication (= process of taking root)
radical � n radical (1. [Philol.] root; 2. [Pol., Math., etc.])
radical � adj radical (1. proceeding from the root; 2. reaching or affecting the root; 3. [Pol., Math., etc.])
radicalismo n radicalism
radicante 1. ppr of radicar ; 2. adj [Bot.] radicant
radicar v to take root; also: to grow roots
radice n I. root (1. as in "root of a plant"; 2. source, origin; 3. [Philol.]); II. radish;
radicela n [Bot.] rootlet, radicel
radicula n [Bot.] radicle
radicular adj radicular
radimento n scraping, scratching, erasing
radio � n radio (1. wireless telephony and telegraphy; 2. radio receiving set)
radio � n I. ray ("ray of light, etc."); II. radius (1. [Anat.]; 2. [Math.]); III. spoke ("spoke of a wheel");
radioactivitate n radioactivity
radioactivo adj radioactive
radioconductor n [Elec.] radioconductor
radiodifunder v to broadcast [Radio]
radiodifusion n [Radio] broadcasting
radiodifusor n [Radio] transmitter
radiofrecuencia n radiofrequency
radiografia n radiography, x-ray photography
radiografico adj radiographic
radiografo n radiograph, x-ray photograph
radiograma n radiogram (= message transmitted by radio)
radiologia n radiology
radiologico adj radiological
radiologista n radiologist
radiologo n radiologist
radioso adj radiant (= radiating rays of light)
radiotelefonia n radiotelephony
radiotelegrafia n radiotelegraphy
radioterapia n radiotherapy
radium n radium
radon n (r�-) [Chem.] radon
rafinamento n (act of) refining (sugar, oil, etc.)
rafinar v to refine (sugar, oil, etc.)
rafinaria n refinery (of sugar, oil, etc.)
rafinator n refiner (of sugar, oil, etc.)
ragiar v to rage, be in a rage
raglan [A] n raglan
ragu n ragout; stew
raizofago adj rhizophagous
raizoide adj [Bot.; Zool.] rhizoid
raizopodo n, adj [Zool.] rhizopod
raja n rajah
ramada n boughs, branches
ramage n 1. branches, boughs; 2. branched pattern, flower pattern
ramificacion n ramification (1. dividing or spreading out into branches or parts; 2. branch, part)
ramificar v to cause to branch out, ramify;
ramo n branch, bough
ramoso adj branched, ramose
rampa n ramp (= sloping surface connecting two different levels)
rampante adj [Her.] rampant
rampar v to be rampant
rana n [Zool.] frog
ranario n ranarium
rancer v to become rancid
ranchero n rancher, ranchman
rancho [H] n 1. rancho (= rude hut for herdsmen); 2. ranch, ranche
ranciditate n rancidity
rancido adj rancid
rancor n rancor
rancoroso adj rancorous
ranjar v to range (1. to arrange in lines or rows; 2. to place in order)
rango n rank (1. [Mil.] row, line; 2. position, grade);
rani n ranee, rani
ranides n [Zool.] Ranidae
raniera n froggery, frog pond, place where frogs abound
raniforme adj raniform, frog-shaped
ranina n [Anat.] ranine vein
ranino adj ranine (1. [Zool.]; 2. [Anat.]);
ranula n [Med.] ranula
ranunculace adj [Bot.] ranunculaceous
ranunculaceas npl [Bot.] Ranunculaceae
ranunculo n [Bot.] ranunculus
rapa n turnip (Brassica rapa)
rapace adj rapacious
rapacitate n rapacity
raper 1. to carry off (by force); 2. to ravish, delight
rapida n rapid (in a river);
rapiditate n rapidity
rapido n express (train), adj speedy
rapimento n 1. plunder, ravage; 2. ravishment
rapina n rapine, plunder
rapinar v to plunder
rapsodia n rhapsody (1. [Gr. Antiq.]; 2. literary miscellany; 3. [Mus.])
rapsodico adj rhapsodic, rhapsodical
rapsodista n rhapsodist (1. [Gr. Antiq.]; 2. one who makes rhapsodies)
rapsodo n [Gr. Antiq.] rhapsode
rapto n 1. abduction (= carrying off illegally); 2. rapture
raptor n 1. ravager; 2. ravisher
raquide n [Anat.; Bot.; etc.] rachis, spine
raquitico adj [Med.] rickety, rachitic
raquitismo n [Med.] rickets, rachitis
raquitomia n rachitomy
rar adj 1. thin (as in "thin hair, thin grass etc."); 2. rare (= not frequent; also: exceptional, excellent)
rarefacer v to rarefy (= to make thinner or less dense)
rarefacion n rarefaction (of gas, air, etc.)
rarefactibile adj rarefiable
rarefactivo adj rarefactive
raritate n rarity (1. rareness; 2. rare object, curiosity)
rasar v to shave; 2. to raze
rasorio n razor
raspar v to scrape, rasp; 2. to grate (as in "to grate cheese")
raspator n rasp, scraper, grater
raspatura n (action of) scraping, rasping
rastrelage n (act or action of) raking
rastrelar v to rake (leaves, the soil, etc.)
rastrelator n raker (of hay, etc.)
rastrelo n garden rake, etc.
rastro n garden rake, etc.
rasura n 1. shave, shaving; 2. erasure
rata n rate (as in "at the rate of");
rataro n ratter, ratcatcher
rate � adj [Law] ratified, averred
rate � n raft (= float)
ratiera n rattrap
ratificacion n ratification
ratificar v to ratify
ratificator n ratifier
ratiocinacion n ratiocination
ratiocinativo adj ratiocinative
rato n [Zool.] rat
raucitate n hoarseness, raucousness
rauco adj hoarse, raucous
ravina n ravine
ravioli npl [Cookery] ravioli
razia n raid, razzia (1. foray, incursion; 2. police raid)
raziar v to raid
raziator n raider
re n 1. [Mus.] re; 2. [Mus.] (the note) D
rea n guilty of crime (female) (*)
reabilitacion n rehabilitation
reabilitar v to rehabilitate
reabsorber v to reabsorb
reabsorpcion n reabsorption
reacion n reaction;
reacionario adj reactionary
reacionismo n reactionism
reacionista n reactionist
reactivo n reagent
reactor n reagent; also: [Atomic Phys.] reactor
readjustamento n readjustment
readjustar v to readjust
readjustator n readjuster
readmision n readmission
readmiter v to readmit
reafirmar v to reaffirm
reagente n reagent
reager v to react;
real adj real (1. actually existing; 2. pertaining to immovable property)
realciar v to raise, lift up
realismo n realism (1. [Philos.]; 2. [Art., Lit.])
realista n realist
realistico adj realistic
realitate n reality;
realizabile adj realizable
realizacion n realization (1. act or process of converting something hoped for, aimed at, etc., into reality; 2. act or process of converting property into money)
realizar v to realize (1. to make real; 2. to convert into actual money)
reanimar v to revive, reanimate
reaparer v to reappear
reaparicion n reappearance
reaperer v to open again, reopen
reapertura n reopening
rearmamento n rearmament
rearmar v to rearm
reasecurancia n 1. reinsurance; 2. reassurance
reasecurar v to reassure (= to restore one's confidence); 2. [Com.] to reinsure
reasemblar v to reassemble
reasumer v to reassume
reatacamento n reattachment, reattaching
reatacar v to attack, assail, again
reavivar v to revive, vivify; 2. to heighten (colors), enliven, quicken
rebaptismo n rebaptism
rebaptizar v to rebaptize
rebater v to beat again; 2. to beat back, repel
rebelar v to stir up to rebellion;
rebelion n rebellion
rebel n rebel, adj rebellious
rebus n rebus
recader v to fall back or down again, to relapse
recadita n relapse
recalcitracion n recalcitration
recalcitrante adj recalcitrant
recalcitrar v to recalcitrate
recantacion n recantation
recantar v to sing again; 2. to recant (= to withdraw; retract)
recapitulacion n recapitulation
recapitular v to recapitulate
recapturar v to recapture
receder v to recede (= to retreat, retire)
recensente n reviewer, critic
recenser v to review (as in "to review a book")
recension n 1. recension (= critical revision of a text); 2. review (= book review, etc.)
recente adj recent
recepcion n reception; also: receipt;
recepta n I. [Com.] receipts; II. receipt (1. written acknowledgment of receipt; 2. recipe); III. [Med.] prescription
receptaculo n receptacle (1. container, vessel, etc.; 2. [Bot.])
receptar v to receive (stolen goods)
receptator n receiver (of stolen goods), fence
receptivitate n receptivity
receptivo adj receptive
receptor n receiver (1. one who receives; also: [Fin., etc.] collector; 2. [Teleph., Radio, etc.] receiving apparatus)
recerca n search, investigation; also: research, research work
recercar v to search, investigate; also: to research, make researches
recercator n searcher, investigator; also: researcher, research worker
recesion n recession, withdrawal
recesivo adj recessive; also: [Biol.]
receso n recess (1. act of retiring; 2. place of retirement)
reciper, reciber v to receive (*)
recinder v to rescind (1. to cut off, remove; 2. to annul, abrogate)
recipiente n 1. [Chem.] receiver; 2. container
reciprocacion n reciprocation
reciprocar v to reciprocate
reciprocitate n reciprocity
reciproco adj reciprocal
recision n rescission
recisorio adj rescissory, rescinding
recitacion n recitation (1. repetition from memory; 2. recountal)
recital n [Mus.] recital
recitar v to recite (1. to repeat from memory; 2. to recount)
recitativo n, adj recitative
reclamabile adj claimable
reclamacion n 1. protest; 2. claim (= demand for something due)
reclamar v to claim (= to demand as one's due);
reclamator n claimant
reclamo n 1. [Print.] catchword; 2. advertising, publicity;
reclinar v to recline (as in "to recline one's head")
recluder v to shut up, seclude
reclusion n seclusion, retirement
recluso n, adj recluse, secluded
recocer v to cook again; 2. to temper (steel, glass, clay etc.)
recognicion n recognition (= identification of something previously known)
recognocencia n I. reconnaissance; II. recognition (1. identification of something previously known; 2. acknowledgment, avowal; 3. appreciation)
recognocer to recognize (1. to identify as known before; 2. to acknowledge the validity or existence of; also: to appreciate); II. to reconnoiter, make reconnaissance of
recognocibile adj recognizable
recolar v to strain again, filter again
recolecion n recollection (= recollecting oneself in prayer etc.)
recolier v to collect (= to make a collection of); 2. to gather harvest; 3. to take in, shelter;
recolimento n meditation, recollection
recolta n harvest, crop(s)
recoltar v to harvest, reap, gather in
recomenciamento n recommencement
recomenciar v to begin again, recommence
recomendabile adj recommendable
recomendacion n recommendation
recomendar v to recommend;
recompensa n recompense (1. reward; 2. compensation);
recompensar v to recompense (1. to compensate; 2. to repay, as by rewarding or punishing);
recompensator n one who recompenses, recompenser
recomponer v to recompose (= to compose again, to recombine, to rearrange);
recomposicion n recomposition
reconciliabile adj reconcilable
reconciliacion n reconciliation
reconciliar v to reconcile
reconciliatorio adj reconciliatory
reconducer v to conduct back, reconduct
reconfortar v to strengthen, fortify (again); 2. to comfort, console (again)
reconsiderar n to reconsider, consider anew
reconstitucion n reconstitution
reconstituer v to reconstitute
reconstrucion n reconstruction
reconstruer v to reconstruct
recoperir v to recover (= to cover again)
record [A] n record (= the best yet done);
recoverar v to recover (= to get back, regain);
recovrabile adj recoverable
recovrator n recoverer
recreacion n 1. re-creation, creating anew; 2. recreation (= refreshment of strength and spirits)
recrear v to re-create, create anew; 2. to recreate, give fresh life to
recreativo adj recreative
recrecer v to grow again
recriminacion n recrimination
recriminar v to recriminate
recriminator n recriminator
recriminatorio adj recriminatory
recrudecencia n recrudescence
recrudecente 1. ppr of recrudescer ; 2. adj recrudescent
recrudecer v to break out again, recrudesce
recruta n 1. recruiting, recruitment; also: levy; 2. recruit
recrutamento n recruitment
recrutar v to recruit
recrutator n recruiter
rectal adj [Anat.] rectal
rectangular adj rectangular
rectangulo n rectangle
rectificabile adj rectifiable
rectificacion n rectification
rectificar v to rectify (1. to set right by adjustment or calculation; 2. [Chem.])
rectificator n rectifier
rectilineo adj rectilinear
rectitude n 1. straightness (= quality or fact of being straight, not bent or curved); 2. rectitude
recto � adj straight (1. not curved or bent; 2. honest, upright);
recto � n 1. [Print.] recto; 2. [Anat.] rectum
rector n rector, director, chief, ruler, etc.
rectoral adj rectorial
rectorato n rectorate
reculamento n (act of) recoiling, drawing back
recular v to back (= to move or draw back); II. to recoil (1. to retreat; 2. to shrink back; 3. to rebound after impact or discharge)
recuperabile adj recoverable
recuperacion n recuperation
recuperar v to recover (1. to get back again; 2. to recoup, make up for);
recuperator n recuperator
recurencia n recurrence (= periodical return; frequent occurrence)
recurente 1. ppr of recurrer ; 2. adj recurrent (1. returning periodically or from time to time; 2. [Anat.])
recurer v to run again; 2. to resort, have recourse
recurso n 1. recourse; 2. [Law] appeal
recurvar v to curve again; 2. to bend back
recusabile adj [Law] challengeable, exceptionable
recusar v to reject, object to; to challenge [Law]
redacion n 1. redaction (= act of drafting, finished draft); 2. editorial staff
redactor n 1. redactor (= one who draws up a document, speech, etc.); 2. [Journ.] editor
redecender v to redescend
redencion n redemption; also: ransom
redente n [Fortif.] redan
redentivo adj redemptive, redeeming
redentor n 1. redeemer; 2. Redeemer
redificacion n rebuilding
redificar v to rebuild
rediger v to draw up (a document, speech, etc.); 2. [Journ.] to edit
redimer v to redeem (1. to buy back; 2. to clear of charges, obligations, etc.; 3. to ransom, liberate; 4. [Theol.])
redimibile adj redeemable
redingote [F] n frock coat
redolencia n redolence, redolency
redolente 1. ppr of redoler ; 2. adj redolent
redoler v to smell (of), be redolent (of)
reducer v to reduce (1. to cut down, diminish; 2. [Surg.]; 3. [Chem.] to deoxidize);
reducibile adj reducible
reducibilitate n reducibility
reducion n reduction (1. diminution, cutting down; 2. copy made on a smaller scale; 3. [Surg.]; 4. [Chem.]; 5. [Arith.])
reductivo adj reductive (= tending to reduce)
reducto n 1. [Mil.] redoubt; 2. casino (= building used for social meetings, gambling, etc.)
reductor n reducer (1. one who reduces or cuts down; 2. [Chem.] reducing agent)
redundancia n redundancy, redundance
redundante adj redundant
redundar v to be in excess, to superabound; 2. to redound
reduplamento n (act of) redoubling
reduplar v to redouble (1. as in "to redouble one's efforts"; 2. to become more intense)
reduplicacion n [Gram.] reduplication
reduplicar v to reduplicate (1. to redouble; 2. [Gram.])
reduplicativo adj reduplicative
refacer v to do or make again; 2. to repair, restore;
refacion n 1. (act of) doing or making again; 2. repair, (act or process of) repairing
refecion n refreshment, refection
refectorio n refectory
referencia n reference (1. as in "reference work"; 2. "letter of reference")
referendario n referendary
referendum [L] n referendum (1. [Pol.]; 2. [Dipl.])
referer v to report, relate; 2. to refer (= to attribute, ascribe);
reflecter v to reflect (1. to throw or cast back; 2. to ponder);
reflector n [Opt.] reflector; also: [Atomic Phys.]
reflexibile adj reflexible
reflexibilitate n reflexibility
reflexion n reflection, reflexion (1. [Opt.; Acous.]; 2. mental consideration, contemplation)
reflexivo n reflective (1. as in "reflective surface"; 2. as in "reflective person");
reflexo n, adj reflex (1. mirrored image; likeness, copy; 2. [Physiol.])
refluer v to flow back; also: to ebb
refluxo n reflux; also: ebb, ebb-tide;
reforestacion n reforestation
reforestar v to reforest
reforma n 1. reform; 2. [Eccl. Hist.] Reformation
reformabile adj reformable
reformacion n reformation; also: [Eccl. Hist.] Reformation
reformar v to reform (1. to form a second time; 2. to convert into better form)
reformativo adj reformative
reformato 1. pp of reformar ; 2. adj reformed; also: [Eccl. Hist.] Reformed
reformator n reformer; also: [Eccl. Hist.]
reformismo n reformism
reformista n reformist
refracion n refraction
refractar v to refract
refractario adj refractory
refractivitate n refractivity
refractivo adj refractive
refractor n refractor
refractorio adj refractory
refrain n refrain (= burden of a poem)
refrangibile adj refrangible
refrangibilitate n refrangibility
refrenar v to bridle; also: to restrain, hold back
refrescamento n refreshment (= restoration of strength, vigor, etc.)
refrescar v to cool (= to make or become cool in temperature); 2. to refresh, renew;
refresco n 1. buffet, sideboard; 2. [R.R.] refreshment room
refrigeracion n refrigeration
refrigerante � n I. refrigerant (1. [Med.]; 2. substance used in refrigeration); II. refrigeratory, condenser
refrigerante � 1. ppr of refrigerar ; 2. adj refrigerant
refrigerar v to chill, refrigerate
refrigerativo adj refrigerative, n [Med.] refrigerant
refrigerator n refrigerator
refrigeratorio adj refrigeratory
refrigidar v to cool, chill; 2. to cool off, become cold
refugiar v to give refuge;
refugiato n refugee
refuge n refuge
refugir v to flee back; 2. to flee again
refulgencia n refulgence, refulgency
refulgente 1. ppr of refulger ; 2. adj refulgent
refulger v to flash back, reflect
refunder v to recast, refound [Metal.]
refusa n refusal
refusar v to refuse
refusion n [Metal.] recast
refutabile adj refutable
refutacion n refutation
refutar v to refute
regal � n royal right or privilege;
regal � adj regal, royal
regalamento n regaling, regalement
regalar v to regale (= to treat, entertain); v to present;
regales regalia, regalities
regalitate n regality (= royalty, kingship)
regalo n 1. feast, banquet; 2. treat, refreshment , present
reganiar v to win back, regain
regata n regatta, boat race
rege n king
regecion n rejection
regectabile adj rejectable
regectar v to throw again; II. to throw back, fling back; III. to reject (1. to refuse; 2. to spew out)
regencia n [Gov.] regency, regentship
regeneracion n regeneration
regenerar v to regenerate
regenerativo adj regenerative
regentar v to teach, give (a class, course, etc.); 2. to rule, direct (as or like a regent)
regente n regent (1. as in "prince regent"; 2. as in "university regent")
reger v to govern (1. to direct, control; 2. [Gram.])
regicida n regicide (= one who kills a king)
regicidio n regicide (= act of killing a king)
regime n 1. regime; 2. [Med.] regimen
regimental adj regimental
regimento n 1. regime (= system of government); 2. [Mil.] regiment
regina n queen
region n region
regional adj regional
regionalismo n regionalism
regionalista n regionalist
registracion n registration (= act of recording in writing)
registrar v to register (= to record in writing)
registrator n registerer, recorder; also: registrar;
registro n register (1. record of regular entries; 2. organ stop; 3. "register of a voice, an instrument"; 4. "register of a furnace, etc."; also: damper; 5. [Prin
regnante I. ppr of regnar ; II. adj regnant (1. as in "queen regnant"; 2. prevalent)
regnar v to reign
regnicola n citizen, national, subject (of a country)
regno n 1. reign; 2. kingdom, realm;
regraciar v to thank
regreder v to go or move back, backward, down, etc.
regresion n regression; also: [Geom., Astron.]
regresivo adj regressive
regret n regret, repentance
regretabile adj regrettable
regretar v to miss (as in "I miss her"); 2. to regret, be sorry for
reguardar v to look at; 2. to concern, regard;
reguardo n 1. look, glance; 2. regard (= care, attention, consideration)
regula n I. rule (1. regulation; 2. as in "slide rule"); II. ruler (= instrument used in drawing straight lines)
regulacion n regulation
regulamentario adj regular (= according to regulations)
regulamento n regulation (1. act of regulating; 2. regulating principle or rule)
regular � v to rule (= to mark with parallel straight lines drawn with a ruler, etc.); II. to regulate (1. to control or direct by rule or regulations; 2. to adjust to a particular standard, purpose, etc.); III. to settle (a questio
regular � adj regular
regularitate n regularity
regularizacion n regularization
regularizar v to regularize
regulator n regulator; attrib. regulating
reguleto n [Typog.; Arch.] reglet
regulo n [Chem. & Metal.] regulus
regurgitacion n regurgitation
regurgitar v to regurgitate, to throw up; also: to vomit
reimbursabile adj reimbursable
reimbursamento n reimbursement, refund
reimbursar v to reimburse, refund
reimplaciamento n replacement (= action of replacing)
reimplaciante n replacement, substitute (= person who replaces another)
reimplaciar v to replace (1. to supply an equivalent for; 2. to take the place of)
reimpler v to refill; 2. to fill up, stuff
reimpresion n reimpression (1. reprinting; 2. reprint)
reimprimer v to reprint
reincaisamento n reboxing
reincaisar v to rebox; 2. to receive (money) back
reincarnacion n reincarnation
reincarnar v to reincarnate
reinforciamento n reinforcement (= act of reinforcing)
reinforciar v to strengthen, reinforce
reingagiar v to engage again (= to hire, employ, again)
reinstalacion n reinstallation
reinstalar v to reinstall
reintegracion n reintegration
reintegrar v to reintegrate
reiterabile adj repeatable
reiteracion n reiteration
reiterar v to reiterate
reiterativo adj reiterative
rejuvenecer v to rejuvenate, make young again
rejuvenecimento n rejuvenescence, rejuvenation
relacion n relation (1. account, report; 2. "relation between things");
relais [F] n [Elec.] relay
relatar v to relate (= to give an account of, to tell)
relativismo n relativism
relativitate n relativity
relativo adj relative (1. not absolute; 2. [Gram.]);
relator n relater (= narrator)
relaxacion n relaxation (= decrease of tension, strain, etc.)
relaxamento n relaxation (= decrease of tension, strain, etc.)
relaxar v to loosen (= to make looser); also: to relax (something); II. to release (1. to set free; 2. to relieve from a duty, obligation, etc.)
relecion n re-election
relegacion n relegation (= sending away; exile, banishment)
relegar v to relegate (= to send away, banish; also: to consign or assign to an inferior position or class)
releger v to reread
relentamento n slackening, reduction of speed or activity
relentar v to slacken (1. to slow down; 2. to reduce activity, intensity of efforts, etc.);
relevamento n (act of) relieving, relief
relevar v to point out, call attention to; II. to relieve (1. to bring relief to; 2. "to relieve from a duty, etc."; 3. to make stand out, bring into relief; also: [Art])
relevator n reliever (as in "reliever of the poor")
relicte adj abandoned, relict
relievo n relief (1. [Sculp., etc.] relievo; 2. distinctness of outline due to sharp contrast);
religar v to bind again
religer v to re-elect
religibile adj re-eligible
religion n religion (1. as in "Christian religion"; 2. scrupulousness)
religiosa nf, adj member of a religious order; also: nun
religiositate n religiousness (1. state of being devout or religious; 2. as in "to do something with great religiousness")
religioso nm, adj member of a religious order; also: monk, friar
relinquer v to relinquish, leave behind; also: to abandon
reliquario n shrine, reliquary
reliquia n relic (as in "relic of a saint");
reliquias relics, ruins
relucer v to shine, glitter
reluctancia n reluctance, unwillingness, resistence
reluctante 1. ppr of reluctar ; 2. adj reluctant, resistent
reluctar v to struggle again; 2. to be unwilling, resist
remanencia n (state of) remaining
remanente 1. ppr of remaner ; 2. adj residuous, remanent
remaner v to remain (1. to stay; 2. to be left)
remar v to row (= to be rowing)
remarcabile adj remarkable
remarcar v to mark again; 2. to remark (= to notice)
remaritar v to remarry (= to unite again in wedlock);
remasticar v to chew again; to ruminate
remato adj oared, having oars
remator n oarsman
remediabile adj remediable
remediar v to remedy
remedio n remedy (= cure, treatment; medicine)
rememorar v to remind;
remisa n 1. remittance (= action of remitting money, etc.); 2. carriage house
remisibile adj remissible
remisibilitate n remissibility
remision n remission (1. forgiveness; 2. abatement, lessening)
remiter v to put back, restore; II. to remit (1. to transmit, send; 2. to forgive; 3. to abate, become less); III. to postpone, remit;
remo n oar (= implement for rowing)
remocion n removal, remotion
remonstrancia n remonstrance
remonstrar v to expostulate, protest, remonstrate
remonta n [Mil.] remount
remontar v to remount (1. to ascend again; 2. to refix, reset, etc.)
remora n 1. hindrance, drag; 2. [Zool.] remora, shark sucker
remorar v to retard, hinder, hold back
remorder v to bite again; 2. to afflict, torment
remorso n remorse
remote adj remote, distant
remover v to remove (to a distance)
removibile adj removable
remplear v to reemploy, employ again
remunerabile adj remunerable
remuneracion n remuneration
remunerar v to remunerate
remunerativo adj remunerative (1. serving to remunerate; 2. profitable)
remunerator n remunerator
remuneratorio adj remunerative (= serving to remunerate)
ren n reindeer
rena n kidney;
renacencia n re-birth, renascence, revival (as in "revival of learning");
renacente 1. ppr of renascer ; 2. adj renascent, reviving, springing up again, etc.
renacer v to be born again, reborn
renal adj renal
renania npr Rhineland
renano adj Rhenish
render v to give back, return; II. to render (1. to give up, yield; 2. to translate; 3. to cause to become)
rendicion n surrender (as in "surrender to the enemy")
rendimento n yield, return;
renegamento n disowning, repudiation, denial, etc.
renegar v to disown, repudiate, deny, etc.
renegato 1. pp of renegar ; 2. n, adj renegade
renes loins
reniforme adj kidney-shaped
reno npr Rhine
renome, -ine n renown (*)
renominar v to renominate; 2. to celebrate, give renown to
renominato adj renowned, famed
renovabile adj renewable (= that can be renewed, replaced, etc.)
renovacion n renovation (1. making new or like new; 2. renewal, replacing)
renovar v to renovate (1. to make new or like new; 2. to renew, replace)
renovator n renovator
renta n (unearned) income;
rentaro n independent gentleman, rentier
renunciacion n renunciation, renouncement
renunciamento n renouncement
renunciar v to renounce (1. to give up in a complete and formal manner; 2. [Cards])
renunciator n renouncer
reo n guilty of crime (male) (*)
reocupacion n reoccupation (= act of taking possession of a place again)
reocupar v to reoccupy (= to take possession of a place again)
reoforo n [Elec.] rheophore
reometro n [Elec.] rheometer
reordinacion n reordination (1. [Eccl.]; 2. a second or repeated disposition in harmonious form)
reordinar v to reordain;[Eccl.]; 2. to put in order again
reorganizacion n reorganization
reorganizar v to reorganize
reorganizator n reorganizer
reorientacion n reorientation
reorientar v to reorient
reostato n rheostat
reotomo n [Elec.] rheotome, interrupter
repacer v to pasture again
repagamento n repayment
repagar v to repay, refund
reparabile adj reparable
reparacion n reparation (1. restoration to good condition; 2. act of giving satisfaction for wrong or injury done; 3. amends)
reparar v to repair (1. to mend; 2. to make up for, make amends for)
reparator n repairer, repairman
reparo n repair (= act or work of repairing)
reparticion n distribution, allotment
repartir v to distribute (= to allot to each as his share)
repartitor n distributor (= one who allots to each as his share)
repasar v to repass, pass again; 2. to iron;
repasto n repast, meal
repatriacion n repatriation
repatriar v to repatriate
repeler v to repel, repulse (1. to drive back; 2. to reject)
repentencia n repentance
repentente adj repentant
repentir v to repent;
repercusion n 1. repercussion, reverberation; 2. [Med.] (action of) repelling (humors, swellings, eruptions, etc.)
repercusivo adj 1. repercussive; 2. [Med.] repellent
repercuter v to reflect back, reverberate; 2. [Med.] to repel
repertorio n [Theat.; etc.] repertoire, repertory
repeter v to repeat; 2. [Law] to claim back
repeticion n repetition;
repetitor n 1. one who repeats something said or done previously; 2. coach, tutor
replantabile adj replantable
replantar v to replant
replecion n repletion
replenamento n replenishment
replenar v to refill, replenish
replica n 1. reply, answer; 2. [Art] replica
replicamento n 1. (act of) folding up; 2. [Mil.] withdrawal, falling back
replicar v to fold up (= to make smaller by folding); 2. to reply, answer;
reportage n [Journ.] reporting
reportamento n 1. (action of) carrying back; 2. [Journ.] (action of) reporting
reportar v to carry back; 2. to report (= to give an account of)
reporter [A] n reporter (= journalist)
reporto n report, account
reposante 1. ppr of reposar ; 2. adj restful
reposar v to repose (1. as in "to repose one's head on"; 2. to take a rest or lie at rest);
reposo n rest, repose;
reprensibile adj reprehensible
reprensibilitate n reprehensibility, reprehensibleness
reprension n reprehension
reprensivo adj reprehensive
represalia n reprisal
representabile adj representable
representacion n I. re-presentation (= second or new presentation); II. representation (1. portrayal; also: performance; 2. act or state of representing as a representat
representante n representative;
representar v to re-present, present again; II. to represent (1. to be a representative of; 2. to give a representation of; also: to present, perform)
representativo adj representative
representator n representer
represibile adj repressible
represion n repression
represivo adj repressive
represor n represser
reprimenda n reprimand
reprimendar v to reprimand; to scold
reprimer v to repress (1. to check, restrain, control; 2. to put down by force, suppress)
reprisa n 1. retaking, recapture, recovery; 2. resumption, resuming; 3. [Mus.] reprise, repetition
reprobabile adj reprovable
reprobacion n reprobation (1. disapproval, censure; 2. [Theol.])
reprobar v to test again, try again; II. to reprove (1. to express disapprobation of; 2. to rebuke); III. [Theol.] to reprobate
reprobativo adj reprobative
reprobato 1. pp of reprobar ; 2. adj [Theol.] reprobate, n [Theol.] reprobate, lost soul
reprobator n reprover
reprochabile adj reproachable
reprochar v to reproach (= to upbraid, censure), to reprehend
reproche n reproach (= censure)
reproducer v to reproduce (1. to produce again; 2. to make a copy or copies of);
reproducibile adj reproducible
reproducion n reproduction (1. act of reproducing or producing again; 2. [Biol.]; 3. copy, likeness, etc.)
reproductivo adj reproductive
reptacion n (act or action of) creeping, crawling; reptation
reptar v to creep, crawl
reptatante adj [Zool.] reptant
reptil adj/n reptile
republica n 1. commonwealth, state; 2. republic
republicanismo n republicanism
republicanizar v to republicanize
republicano n, adj republican (= one who favors a republican government)
repudiabile adj repudiable
repudiacion n 1. repudiation; 2. [Law] disclaimer (= action of renouncing a legal claim)
repudiar v to repudiate (1. [Hist.] to divorce; 2. to reject); II. [Law] to disclaim
repudiator n repudiator
repudio n repudiation (1. [Hist.] divorce; 2. rejection)
repugnancia n repugnance (1. contradiction; 2. dislike, disgust);
repugnante I. ppr of repugnar ; II. adj repugnant (1. contradictory; 2. refractory; 3. distasteful)
repugnar v to cause repugnance
repulsa n repulse
repulsion n repulsion (1. act of repulsing; fact of being repulsed; 2. feeling of aversion; 3. [Phys.])
repulsivo adj repulsive (1. as in "repulsive force"; 2. arousing aversion)
reputacion n reputation (as in "of great reputation")
reputar v to consider, deem;
requesta n request;
requestar v to request
requiem n requiem
requirente n applicant, suitor
requirer v to require (= to demand as necessary)
requirimento n requirement
requisicion n requisition (= act of requiring as of right)
requisicionar v to requisition, commandeer
requisito n, adj requisite
requisitorio n [Law] summation, summing-up (of the prosecuting attorney)
rescriber v to write over again, rewrite
rescripto n rescript (1. [Hist.]; 2. [Eccl.]; 3. rewriting)
rescriver v to write over again, rewrite (*)
resecar v to resect [Surg.]
resecion n [Surg.] resection
reseda n [Bot.] mignonette, reseda; also: reseda (color)
resedace adj [Bot.] resedaceous
resedaceas npl [Bot.] Resedaceae
reseminar v to sow again
resentimento n resentment;
resentir v to feel keenly; 2. to resent;
reserva n reserve (1. part of something kept back for future use; also: [Mil.]; 2. reservation, restriction; 3. self-restraint)
reservacion n reservation (= act of reserving or keeping back)
reservar v to reserve (1. to save, keep back for a later occasion; 2. as in "to reserve a seat in a theater");
reservato 1. pp of reservar ; 2. adj reserved (= reticent)
reservir v to serve again
reservista n [Mil.] reservist
residencia n residence (1. "place of residence"; 2. [Dipl.] resident's function, office, tenure)
residente � n 1. resident (= one who resides in a place); 2. (minister) resident
residente � 1. ppr of resider ; 2. adj residing, resident
resider v to reside, dwell
residual adj residual
residuo n 1. residue, residuum; 2. [Math.] remainder
resignacion n resignation (1. act of resigning or giving up; 2. state of being resigned or submissive)
resignar v to resign (an office, right, etc.);
resimilancia n resemblance
resimilante 1. ppr of resimilar ; 2. adj resembling, similar (to)
resimilar v to resemble
resina n resin
resinifero adj resiniferous, resin-producing
resinificar v to resinify
resinoso adj resinous
resistencia n resistance
resister v to resist;
resistibile adj resistible
resolubile adj resoluble, resolvable
resolucion n resolution (1. act of disinvolving, decomposing, etc.; also: solution, as in "solution of a difficulty"; 2. decision; 3. resoluteness);
resoluto adj resolute
resolvente � n [Med.] resolvent
resolvente � 1. ppr of resolver ; 2. [Med.] resolvent
resolver v to resolve (1. to disinvolve, decompose, etc.; also: to solve; 2. to decide, determine);
resonancia n resonance (1. quality of being resonant; 2. act of resounding)
resonante 1. ppr of resonar ; 2. adj resonant, resounding
resonar v to resound, reverberate, echo
resonator n resonator
resorber v to resorb, absorb
resorpcion n resorption, absorption
resortir v to go or come out again
resorto n spring ("spring in a piece of mechanism"); also: mainspring
resource n resource (= reserve source of supply);
resources resources, means;
respectabile adj respectable
respectabilitate n respectability
respectar v to respect
respectivo adj respective
respecto n respect (1. esteem, deferential regard; 2. relation, reference);
respectos respects, regards;
respectuoso adj respectful
respicer v to look back; 2. to look after, take care of; 3. to examine carefully, verify, check
respirabile adj respirable, breathable
respirabilitate n respirability, breathableness
respiracion n respiration, breathing
respirar v to breathe (1. to respire; 2. to exhale, give off)
respirator n respirator
respiratorio adj respiratory
resplendencia n (great) brightness, resplendence
resplendente adj resplendent;
resplender v to shine, be resplendent
respondente 1. ppr of responder ; 2. adj respondent
responder v to answer (= to reply);
responsa n answer
responsabile adj responsible (= answerable, accountable);
responsabilitate n accountability, responsibility
responsivo adj answering, replying;
responso n [Eccl.] responsory
responsorio n [Eccl.] responsory
resposar v to remarry
restabilimento n re-establishment
restablimento n re-establishment
restablir v to re-establish, restore;
restaurabile adj restorable
restauracion n restoration, restoring
restaurante � n restaurant
restaurante � 1. ppr of restaurar ; 2. adj restorative
restaurar v to restore (as in "to restore a dynasty, a picture, etc.")
restaurativo adj restorative
restaurator n 1. restorer (of pictures, etc.); 2. restaurant keeper
restitucion n restoration (1. act of restoring or returning, to its former owner, restitution; 2. act of restoring to its former or original state)
restituer v to restore (1. to give back, return; 2. to bring back to the former or original state)
restituibile adj restorable (1. returnable; 2. that can be brought back to its former or original state)
restitutor n restorer
restitutorio adj [Law] restitutory
restivo adj restive (= mulish, stubborn)
resto n rest, remainder; specif.: [Arith.] remainder;
restos remains
restricion n restriction;
restrictivo adj restrictive
restringer 1. v to restrict, restrain;
restringitor n restrainer
resucitacion n resuscitation
resucitar v to resuscitate
resucitator n resuscitator
resultante 1. ppr of resultar ; 2. adj resulting, resultant;
resultar v to result;
resultato n result
resume n r�sum�
sumario n summary
resumer v to sum up, summarize
resumitor n summarizer
resurecion n resurrection (1. as in "the resurrection of nature in the Spring"; 2. [Theol.])
resurger v to resurge, rise again; 2. to resurrect (= to bring back to life or existence); 3. to rise again (from the dead)
retabulo n [Eccl.] retable
retaliacion n retaliation
retaliar � v to retaliate
retaliar � v to cut again
retalio n cutting, shred, clipping, etc.
retardacion n retardation (= act of retarding)
retardamento n retardation (= act of retarding), retardment
retardar v to delay (= to make slow or late, retard); 2. to be slow or delayed
retardatario n latecomer
retardativo adj retardative (= having power to retard)
retardator n retarder
retardo n delay (as in "delay of a day"), retard;
rete n 1. net (as in "fish net," "hair net," etc.); 2. network (as in "a network of railroads")
retemperar v to retemper [Metal.]
retenaculo n [Bot.] retenaculum
retencion n I. detention; also: withholding; II. retention (1. reservation; 2. memory; 3. [Med.])
retener v to keep, hold (back), detain, withhold, hinder, etc.; II. to retain (1. to preserve; 2. to reserve; 3. to remember); III. to restrain, curb, keep from, etc.;
retenibile adj retainable
retentivitate n retentivity
retentivo adj retentive (= good at remembering)
retentor n retainer (1. detainer; 2. maintainer, preserver)
retia n Rhaetia
retiano adj Rhaetian
retiario n [Rom. Antiq.] retiarius
reticencia n 1. reticence; 2. [Rhet.] apophasis
reticente adj reticent
retico adj Rhaetic (1. Rhaetian, pertaining to Rhaetia; 2. [Geol.])
reticulacion n reticulation
reticular � adj netlike, reticular, reticulated;
reticular � v to reticulate
reticulato adj reticulate, reticulated
reticulo n I. reticulum (1. net, netlike structure, membrane, etc.; 2. [Zool.] second stomach of a ruminant); II. reticule (= ladies' handbag); III. [Opt.] reticle
retina n retina
retinitis n [Pathol.] retinitis
retirada n [Fortif.] retrenchment
retiramento n 1. retirement (= act of retiring); 2. retreat (= place of seclusion)
retirar v to withdraw, take away;
retiro n 1. retirement (= act of retiring); 2. retreat (= place of seclusion)
reto n Rhaetian
reto-romano n, adj Rhaeto-Romanic
retocar v to touch again; 2. to retouch, touch up, rework; also: [Photog.] to retouch
retocator n [Photog.] retoucher
retoco n (act of) retouching, touching up
retor n rhetorician (1. teacher of rhetoric; 2. one who uses rhetorical language); also: rhetor
retorcer v to turn or twist again or back; 2. to retort (an argument, etc.)
retorica n rhetoric
retorico adj rhetorical, n rhetorician (= teacher of rhetoric)
retornar v to return (1. to give back; 2. to go or come back)
retorno n return (1. act of going or coming back; 2. requital, recompense);
retorsion n 1. retortion (= act of turning or twisting again or back); 2. (act of) retorting (an argument, etc.), retort
retorsivo adj retortive (= of the nature of a retort)
retorta n [Chem.] retort
retraciar v to retrace
retracion n retraction (1. act of drawing back; 2. retractation, recantation)
retractar v to treat again
retractil adj retractile
retractilitate n retractility
retractivo adj retractive
retraer v to withdraw (1. to draw or take back; 2. to retract);
retro adv back (1. backwards; 2. ago; 3. as in "to give back");
retroacion n retroaction
retroactivitate n retroactivity
retroactivo adj retroactive
retroager v to retroact
retroceder v to retrocede (1. to move backwards; 2. as in "to retrocede territory")
retrocesion n retrocession
retrogradacion n retrogradation; also: [Astron.]
retrogradar v to retrograde (1. to move backwards, retrogress; 2. [Astron.])
retrogrado adj retrograde (= reversed in order, movement, direction, etc.)
retrogresion n retrogression, also: [Math., Astron.]
retroguarda n [Mil.] rearguard
retrospectivo adj retrospective
retrospecto n retrospect
reubarbaro n rhubarb
reuma n catarrh, cold, rheum
reumatico n, adj 1. rheumy, catarrhal; 2. rheumatic
reumatismo n [Med.] rheumatism
reumatizar v to make rheumy or rheumatic;
reunion n reunion (1. action of reuniting, state of being reunited; 2. gathering, meeting assembly)
reunir v to reunite (= to bring together again); 2. to unite (= to join together);
revacinacion n repeated vaccination, re-vaccination
revacinar v to vaccinate again, revaccinate
revalorizar v to revalorize [Fin.]
revelacion n revelation;
Revelacion Revelation, Apocalypse
revelamento n revealment
revelar v to reveal; 2. [Photog.] to develop
revelator n 1. revealer; 2. [Photog.] developer
reveler v to revulse (= to divert by revulsion) [Med.]
revender v to resell
revendita n resale
revenditor n reseller
revenir v to come again; 2. to come back, return
reverberacion n reverberation, reflection
reverberar v to reverberate (1. to rebound; 2. to reflect, re-echo)
reverbero n reverberator, reflector
reverencia n 1. reverence (= deep respect or regard); 2. deep bow, obeisance; also: curtsy
reverencial adj reverential
reverencioso adj (over)reverential, ceremonious
reverende adj reverend (= worthy of reverence)
reverendo n reverend
reverente 1. ppr of reverer ; 2. adj reverent, reverential
reverer v to revere
reversibile adj reversible (= capable of being reversed)
reversibilitate n reversibility, reversibleness
reversion n reversion (1. [Law]; 2. [Biol.])
reverso n I. reverse (1. opposite, contrary; 2. back, opposite side; 3. adverse change of fortune); II. revers; also: lapel; III. cuff (of trousers, boots, etc.);
reverter v to turn, turn round, reverse
revestimento n 1. (act of) dressing (a person) again; 2. covering, coating, facing (of a wall bank, etc.); also: revetment
revestir v to dress (a person) again; 2. to attire, deck out; 3. to clothe (= to endow or invest); 4. to revet
revider v to see (someone or something) again; 2. to review (= to inspect or examine again); also: to revise
revindicacion n [Law] reclaim, revendication
revindicar v to reclaim, vindicate
revision n revision (as in "the revision of a book")
revisionista n revisionist
revisor n reviser
revista n review (1. act of looking over or re-examining something; also: [Mil.]; 2. periodical containing critical articles; 3. [Theat.] revue);
reviver v to revive (= to recover life)
revivicencia n reviviscence
revivicente 1. ppr of reviviscer ; 2. adj reviviscent
revivicer v to revive, come to life again
revivificacion n revivification
revivificar v to revivify
revocabile adj revocable
revocabilitate n revocability
revocacion n revocation
revocar v to call back (= to bid come back); 2. to revoke, cancel
revocator n revoker
revocatorio adj revocatory
revoco n revoke, annulment
revolar v to fly back; 2. to fly again
revolta n revolt (= rebellion)
revoltar v to revolt (= to rebel)
revolucion n revolution (1. rotation; 2. [Pol.])
revolucionar v to revolutionize (1. to overthrow the government of; 2. to change completely)
revolucionario n revolutionary, revolutionist
revolute adj [Bot.] revolute
revolver � v to revolve (1. to cause to revolve or rotate; 2. to turn over and over in the mind)
revolver � n revolver (= pistol with a cylinder)
revulsion n [Med.] revulsion
revulsivo adj [Med.] revulsive
rexir v to go or come out again
rexpedicion n sending on, forwarding
rexpedir v to send on, forward
rexportacion n reexportation
rexportar v to reexport
ribes n currant (= acid berry of several species of Ribes);
Ricardo npr Richard
rico n rich (person);
rider v to laugh;
ridiculo n 1. ridiculous thing, characteristic, etc.; 2. ridicule
rigar v to water, wet
rigiditate n rigidity, stiffness
rigido adj rigid, stiff
rigor n rigor (1. rigidity, stiffness; 2. strictness, harshness; 3. [Med., Physiol.])
rigorismo n rigorism
rigorista n rigorist
rigoroso adj rigorous
rima n [Pros.] rhyme
rimar v to make rhymes or verses; 2. to rhyme (= to accord in rhyme)
rimario n rhyming dictionary
rimator n versifier, rhymer
rinal adj rhinal
rinalgia n [Pathol.] rhinalgia
rinitis n [Pathol.] rhinitis
rinocerote n rhinoceros
rinologia n rhinology
rinologico adj rhinological
rinologo n rhinologist
rinoplastia n [Surg.] rhinoplasty
rinoplastico adj [Surg.] rhinoplastic
rinorea n [Pathol.] rhinorrhea
rinoscopia n rhinoscopy
rinoscopico adj rhinoscopic
rinoscopio n rhinoscope
ripa n bank (= land bordering a river, lake, etc.)
ripario adj riparian
riprender v to take back again, retake
riqueza n 1. wealth; 2. richness (= abundance, costliness, etc.); 3. object of value;
risada n burst of laughter
riscar v to risk, run the risk of
risco n risk, hazard, peril;
riscoso adj risky
risibile adj risible (1. capable of laughter; 2. laughable)
risibilitate n risibility
riso n laughter; also: laugh
ritmar v to mark with rhythm
ritmica n rhythmics
ritmico adj rhythmical
ritmo n rhythm
rito n rite
ritual � n ritual (1. as in "Catholic ritual"; 2. book containing prescribed ritual)
ritual � adj ritual
ritualismo n ritualism
ritualista n ritualist; attrib. ritualistic
rival � n rival, competitor
rival � adj rival, competing
rivalitate n 1. rivalship; 2. rivalry
rivalizar v to rival (= to be a rival)
rivetar v to rivet
rivetator n riveter
rivete n rivet
riviera n river; stream
rivo n brook, small stream
rizaria n rice mill
riziera n rice field
rizo n rice
roba n clothing, clothes; also: garment, robe, frock, etc.
robamento n robbery
robar v to rob, steal
robator n robber
roborar v to strengthen, make strong
robore n 1. [Bot.] British or red oak; 2. strength
roboreto n plantation of red or British oaks
robot n robot
robusteza n robustness
robusto adj robust
roca � n rock (= large mass of stone)
roca � n distaff (= staff for holding flax, wool, etc., in spinning)
rocata n distaff-full
roco n [Chess] rook, castle
rococo n rococo; also: attrib. rococo (as in "rococo mirror")
rocoso adj rocky (as in "a rocky shore")
rodano npr Rhone (river);
rodente 1. ppr of roder ; 2. adj rodent
roder v to gnaw
rodiano n, adj Rhodian (= native of Rhodes) ^
rodico adj [Chem.] rhodic
rodium n [Chem.] rhodium
rododendro n [Bot.] rhododendron
rodomontada n rodomontade
rodomonte boaster, bragger, rodomont
Rodomonte npr [boastful character in a work by Ariosto];
rodonite n [Mineral.] rhodonite
Rodos npr [Geog.] Rhodes; ^
Coloso de Rodos Colossus of Rhodes
rogacion n [Rom. Law] rogation;
rogaciones [Eccl.] rogations;
rogar v to ask for, beg, request
rogatorio adj [Law] rogatory
roial adj royal;
roialismo n royalism
roialista n royalist; attrib. royalist, royalistic
rolamento n 1. (act of) rolling; 2. [Naut.] roll (= continued motion from side to side)
rolar v to roll (1. as in "to roll a ball along the ground"; 2. to be rolling; 3. [Naut.] to sway from one side to the other);
rolo n I. roll (1. something rolled up; 2. cylindrical mass; 3. record, list of names, etc.); II. roller; also: rolling pin; III. role;
Roma npr Rome ^
Romagna npr Romagna (= former province of Italy)
romagnolo n Romagnol
romaico n, adj Romaic
romance n 1. [Philol.] Romance; 2. [Lit., Mus.] romance; also: ballad; 3. [Lit.] novel
romancero � [H] n romancero (= a collection of ballads)
romancero � n 1. romancer; also: ballad writer; 2. novelist
romancesco adj romantic (= of the nature of a romance or novel)
romancio n Romansh, Romansch
Romania npr 1. Romania, Rumania; 2. Roman realm, realm of Latin (language and culture) ^
romaniano n, adj Romanian, Rumanian ^
romanico adj 1. Romanic; 2. [Arch.] Romanesque
romanismo n Romanism
romanista n Romanist (1. one versed in Roman law; 2. student of Romance languages or philology)
romanizar v to Romanize
romano n, adj Roman (= inhabitant of Rome) ^
romanticismo n romanticism
romantico n, adj romantic; specif.: romanticist
rombico adj rhombic
rombo n 1. [Geom.] rhombus; 2. [Ichthyol.] turbot
romboedrico adj rhombohedral
romboedro n rhombohedron
romboidal adj rhomboidal
romboido n rhomboid
Romulo npr Romulus
roncar v to snore; also: to snort
roncator n snorer
ronco n (act of) snoring; snort
ronda n [Mil., etc.] round(s)
rondo n round (1. spherical or globular body; 2. circle, ring), adj round (1. spherical, globular; 2. circular)
roqueta n rocket (as in "signal rocket")
roral adj dewy
rore n dew
roriflue adj dripping dew
ros n dew
rosa n rose (1. rose flower; also: plant; 2. "rose color"; 3. [Arch.] rosette; also: rosace, rose window; 4. [Pathol.] erysipelas; 5. "rose diamond");
rosace adj [Bot.] rosaceous
rosaceas npl [Bot.] Rosaceae
rosar v to rose, give a roseate tint to
rosario n 1. rosebush, rose; 2. [Eccl.] rosary
rosato adj rose (1. pink, rosy; 2. as in "rose vinegar")
roseina n [Chem.] rosaniline; also: fuchsin
roseo adj rose, rose-colored
roseola n [Pathol.] roseola, rose rash
roseta n rosette; also: [Arch.]
rosiniolo n nightingale
rosmarino n rosemary
rospo n toad
rostimento n [Cookery] roasting, broiling, grilling, etc.
rostir v to roast, broil, grill, etc. [Cookery]
rostisaria n rotisserie, grillroom
rostral adj 1. pertaining to a beak, bill; 2. rostral, pertaining to a rostrum
rostrato adj 1. beaked, billed; 2. rostrate (= having a rostrum)
rostro n 1. beak, bill; 2. [Rom. Antiq.] rostrum (= curved end of a ship's prow);
rostros [Rom. Antiq.] rostrum (= platform in the Forum)
rota n I. wheel (1. as in "wheel of a car"; 2. as in "to break on the wheel"); II. [R.C.Ch.] rota
rotacion n rotation (= act of rotating, turning, revolving)
rotalia n [Zool.] rotalia
rotar v to rotate, turn, revolve
rotariano n Rotarian
rotativo adj rotary, rotatory, rotative
rotator n rotator (1. that which rotates; 2. [Anat.]);
rotatores [Zool.] Rotatoria, Rotifera
rotatorio adj rotatory, rotary
rotifero n [Zool.] rotifer (= one of the Rotifera)
rotogravure n rotogravure
rotor n [Mach.] rotor
rotula n kneecap, patella
rotunda n [Arch.] rotunda
rotundar v to round, make round
rotunditate n roundness, rotundity
rotundo n, adj round (= round object)
roulette [F] n (game of) roulette
route [F] n route (= way taken in getting from starting point to destination)
routinario adj routine, routinary
routine [F] n routine
rube adj red, reddish
rubecente 1. ppr of rubescer ; 2. adj rubescent
rubecer v to redden, grow red; also: to blush
rubefacente adj [Med.] rubefacient
rubefacer v to produce irritation of the skin [Med.]
rubefacion n [Med.] rubefaction
rubeola n [Med.] measles
rubia n madder
rubiace adj rubiaceous
rubiaceas npl [Bot.] Rubiaceae
rubicundo adj rubicund, ruddy
rubidium n [Chem.] rubidium
rubido adj (dark) red
rubificar v to redden, make red
rubino n (Oriental) ruby
rubio adj red
rublo n [Monet.] ruble
rubo n blackberry
rubor n redness; also: blush
rubrica n 1. red ocher, ruddle; 2. [Eccl., Law] rubric
rubricar v to rubricate
rubricator n rubricator
rubricista n rubrician, rubricist
rubro adj red
ructator n belcher
ructo n belch, belching
rude adj rude (1. roughly made or done, without finish or polish; 2. impolite, not courteous)
ruga n wrinkle, crease, fold
rugir v to roar
rugito n (act of) roaring
rugositate n rugosity
rugoso adj rugose, wrinkled
ruina n ruin (1. downfall, decay, etc.; 2. building in ruins);
ruinamento n (act of) ruining, ruin
ruinar v to ruin
ruinas ruins;
ruinoso adj ruinous
ruitar v to bruit
ruito n 1. noise, din; 2. rumor, report
ruitoso adj noisy
rum n rum
ruminacion n rumination
ruminante n ruminant (= one of the Ruminantia)
ruminar v to ruminate
rumine n rumen (= first stomach of ruminants)
rumor n 1. rumor, report; 2. hum, murmur; din, hubbub, etc.
rumorar v to rumor; 2. to create a hubbub
rumoroso adj 1. much talked of, rumored; 2. noisy
rumpeglacie n icebreaker
rumpente n breaker (= foam-crested wave)
rumpenuces n nutcracker
rumper v to break (1. to make come apart or to pieces; 2. to put an end to; 3. to come apart or to pieces);
rumpimento n rupture, breaking
runa n rune
runico adj runic
rupia n rupee
rupto adj broken
ruptura n rupture, breaking;
rural adj rural
ruralizar v to ruralize (= to make rural)
Rusia npr Russia; ^
rusificar v to Russify
ruso n I. one of the Ros or Rus; II. Russian (1. native of Russia; 2. Russian language) ^
rusofilo n, adj Russophile
rusticacion n rustication (1. living in the country; 2. [Masonry])
rusticar v to rusticate (1. to reside in the country; 2. [Masonry])
rusticitate n rusticity
rustico n, adj rustic (1. pertaining to the country; 2. rough, unrefined)
Rut npr Ruth
Rutenia npr Ruthenia
rutenico � adj [Chem.] ruthenic
rutenico � adj Ruthenian
rutenium n [Chem.] ruthenium
ruteno n, adj Ruthenian
rutilante 1. ppr of rutilar ; 2. rutilant, glowing, gleaming (red)
rutilar v to glow or gleam red
rutil adj golden red, rutilant
rutilo n [Mineral.] rutil
S.P.Q.R S.P.Q.R. (= senatus populusque romanus)
sabatario n Sabbatarian
sabatarismo n Sabbatarianism
sabatico adj Sabbatic(al), Sabbatarian
sabato n 1. Sabbath; 2. Saturday
Sabina nprf Sabina
Sabino � nprm [Rom. Hist.] Sabinus
sabino � n, adj Sabine;
sabla n saber, sabre
sablar � v to saber, slash
sablar � v to sand (= to sprinkle or cover with sand)
sabliera n 1. sand pit; 2. sand box, sand sprayer, etc.
sabliero n hourglass, sandglass
sablo n sand
sabloso adj sandy
sabotage n sabotage
sabotar v to sabotage
sabotator n saboteur
sacaiamento n pillage, sacking
sacaiar v to sack, pillage
sacaiator n pillager
sacaio n pillage, sacking
sacarifero adj sacchariferous
sacarificacion n saccharification
sacarificar v to saccharify
sacarina n, adj [Chem.] saccharin
sacaroide adj saccharoid
sacarometro n saccharometer
sacarosa n, adj [Chem.] saccharose
sacata n sackful, bagful
sacerdocio n priesthood, sacerdocy
sacerdotal adj sacerdotal
sacerdote n priest
saciabile adj satiable
saciar v to satiate, sate
saciato 1. pp of satiar ; 2. adj satiate, satiated
sacietate n satiety
saco � n sack (= sacking, plundering);
saco � n 1. sack, bag; 2. [Anat., Bot., Zool.] sac;
sacramental adj sacramental
sacramentario n [R.C.Ch.] Sacramentary
sacramento n [Eccl.] sacrament
sacrar v to consecrate (as in "to consecrate a church")
sacrato 1. pp of sacrar ; 2. adj holy, sacred
sacrificar v to sacrifice
sacrificator n sacrificer
sacrificio n sacrifice (1. as in "sacrifice to the gods"; 2. as in "sacrifice of one's life")
sacrilege n sacrilege
sacrilego adj sacrilegious
sacrista n sexton, sacristan
sacristano n sexton, sacristan
sacristia n sacristy, vestry
sacro n sacred rite; also: sacrifice
sacrosancto adj sacrosanct
sadismo n sadism
sadista n sadist; also: attrib. sadistic, sadist
safirina n [Mineral.] sapphirine
safiro n [Mineral.] sapphire
saga n saga (= medieval story of an Icelandic hero or family)
sagace adj sagacious
sagacitate n sagacity
sageza n wisdom, sageness
sage adj sage, wise
sagita n, arrow, adj sagittate (= shaped like an arrowhead)
sagital adj sagittal (1. of or like an arrow; 2. [Anat.])
sagitaria n [Bot.] Sagittaria
sagitario n archer, bowman;
Sagitario [Astron.] Sagittarius, Archer
sagitiforme adj sagittiform, arrowshaped
sago n sago
Sahara npr Sahara ^
sahariano native of Sahara ^
saison n season (as in "the social season")
sal n salt (1. common salt; 2. [Chem.])
sala n hall (= large room)
salace adj salacious
salacitate n salaciousness
salamandra n salamander (1. fire spirit; 2. [Zool.])
salame n salami
salar v to salt (= to add salt to, season with salt)
salariar v to pay a salary to
salariato n class or body of employees, salariat
salario n salary
salata n salad
salatiera n salad bowl
salato 1. pp of salar ; 2. adj salty
salator n salter (= one who salts meat, fish, etc.)
salatura n (operation of) salting
saldar v to balance, settle [Com.]
saldo n [Com.] (cash) balance, settlement
saler v to jump, leap, bound; 2. to be salient
salice n willow
saliceto n willow grove
salicil n [Chem.] salicyl
salicilato n [Chem.] salicylate
salicilico adj [Chem.] salicylic
salicilol n [Chem.] salicylol
saliciloso adj [Chem.] salicylous
salicina n [Chem.] salicin
salicine adj [Bot.] salicaceous
salicineas npl [Bot.] Salicaceae
saliente n [Fortif.] salient
saliera n saltcellar, salt shaker
salifero adj saliferous
salificabile adj [Chem.] salifiable
salificacion n [Chem.] salification
salificar v to salify
salinero n salt maker; salt dealer
salinitate n salinity
salino adj saline (1. consisting of or containing salt; 2. briny)
saliva n saliva, spittle
salivacion n watering, salivation
salivar v to water, salivate
salmon n salmon (1. Salmo salar, the fish "salmon"; 2. the color "salmon")
salmonide adj [Zool.] salmonid
salmonidos npl [Zool.] Salmonidae
salmuria n pickling brine
salmuriar v to salt down, brine, pickle (in brine)
salnitraro n saltpeter worker or dealer
salnitriera n saltpeter works; saltpeter bed
salnitro n niter, saltpeter
salnitroso adj nitrous, saltpetrous
Salomon npr Solomon;
salomoniano n, adj Solomon Islander
salomonico adj Solomonic, Solomon's
salon n salon (1. parlor, reception room; also: living room, drawing room; 2. place used to exhibit works of art);
salpetra n saltpeter, niter
salpetrar v to cover with saltpeter
salpetraro n saltpeter worker or dealer
salpetriera n saltpeter works; saltpeter bed
salpetroso adj saltpetrous, nitrous
salsicia n sausage
salsiciaria n sausage shop
salsiciaro n sausage maker or dealer
saltacion n saltation, jumping
saltante 1. ppr of saltar ; 2. adj saltant, jumping
saltar v to jump (1. to leap, bound; 2. to leap over); II. to blow up (= to fly in pieces with a loud report); III. to skip, leave out
saltator n 1. jumper (= one who jumps); 2. grasshopper
saltigrado adj [Zool.] saltigrade
salto n 1. jump, leap, bound; 2. waterfall, rapids;
salubre adj salubrious, healthy, healthful
salubritate n salubrity, health, healthfulness
salutacion n salutation, greeting;
salutar � v to greet, salute
salutar � adj salutary, wholesome
salutator n greeter, saluter
salute n 1. salvation; 2. greeting, salute;
salute! hail!, greetings!
salutista n Salvationist
salva n 1. [Mil.] salvo; 2. volley (as in "to fire a volley");
salvabile adj salvable
salvacion n salvation, rescue; also: salvage
salvage adj savage, wild
salvageria n savagery, savageness
salvamento n saving, rescue; also: salvaging;
salvar v to save, rescue; also: to salve, salvage;
salvator n savior (1. rescuer; 2. redeemer); also: salvager;
Salvator Saviour
salve! hello
salveconducto n safe-conduct
salveguarda n 1. safekeeping, protection; 2. safeguard, safe-conduct
Afganistan npr Afghanistan ^
Paquistan npr Paquistan ^
paquistanese native of Paquistan ^
afgano native of Afghanistan ^
salveguardar v to safeguard, keep safe
salvia n 1. [Bot.] Salvia; 2. [Bot.] sage (= half-shrubby mint)
salvo prep save, but; also: save or but for;
Samaria npr Samaria ^
samaritano n, adj Samaritan (1. native of Samaria; 2. good Samaritan; 3. Samaritan language); ^
sambuco n elder, elderberry
samovar [R] n samovar
Sampson npr Samson, Sampson
Samson npr Samson, Sampson;
Samuel npr Samuel
samum n simoon
samurai n samurai
sanabile adj curable
sanar v to cure, to heal
sanativo adj curative, healing
sanatorio n sanatorium, sanitarium
sancion n sanction (1. solemn or ceremonious ratification; 2. [Law]; 3. approbation, assent)
sancionar v to sanction (1. to give sanction to; 2. to approve of)
sancir v to establish, confirm, sanction
sanctificacion n sanctification
sanctificar v to hallow, sanctify; to keep or observe (a holiday)
sanctificator n sanctifier
sanctitate n holiness, sanctity, sacredness
sancto, san n, adj holy, saintly, saint;
sanctuario n sanctuary (1. sacred space around the altar of a church; 2. place of refuge or protection)
sandalia n sandal (as in "Greek sandals")
sandwich [A] n sandwich
sangue, -ine n blood; (*)
sanguifero adj sanguiferous
sanguificacion n sanguification
sanguificar v to produce blood (from)
sanguilente adj bloody, sanguinary (= accompanied by much bloodshed)
sanguinar v to bleed (= to lose blood)
sanguinario adj bloody, sanguinary (1. blood-thirsty; 2. accompanied by much bloodshed)
sanguineo adj I. sanguineous (1. of or containing blood; 2. abounding with blood); II. sanguine (as in "sanguine temperament")
sanguinolento adj sanguinolent
sanguinoso adj bloody, bloodstained
sanguisorba n [Bot.] sanguisorba
sanguisuga n [Zool.] leech, bloodsucker
sanicula n [Bot.] sanicle
sanitario adj sanitary;
sanitate n 1. (state of) health; 2. (good) health;
sano adj I. healthy (1. in good health; 2. healthful, wholesome); II. sane (= mentally sound);
sapa n [Mil.] sap
sapamento n sapping, undermining
sapar v to sap, undermine
sapator n sapper
saper, saber � n knowledge, learning (*)
saper, saber � v to know, have knowledge of; (*)
sapide adj sapid, saporous
sapiditate n sapidity
sapiencia n wisdom
sapiencial adj sapiential
sapiente adj wise, discerning, sapient
sapon n soap
saponaceo adj saponaceous
saponar v to soap
saponaria � n soap factory
saponaria � n [Bot.] Fuller's herb, bouncing Bet, soapwort
saponaro n soap maker
saponeta n 1. (scented) toilet soap; 2. hunting-case watch
saponiera n soap dish
saponificacion n saponification
saponificar v to saponify
saponina n [Chem.] saponin
saponoso adj soapy
sapor n flavor, taste, savor
saporar v to savor (= to taste with pleasure)
saporoso adj savory, savorous
saprofito n [Biol.] saprophyte
saqueto n small bag
saracenico adj Saracenic, Saracen
saraceno n, adj saracen
sarcasmo n sarcasm
sarcastico adj sarcastic
sarcer v to mend, repair; also: to patch; to darn
sarcofago n 1. sarcophagus; 2. coffin
sarcular v to hoe (= to clear of weeds with a hoe)
sardina n [Ichthyol.] sardine
sardinaria n sardine industry
sardinaro n 1. sardine fisherman; 2. sardine dealer
Sardinia npr Sardinia
sardo adj Sard, n, adj Sardinian
sardonico adj sardonic
sartor n tailor, dressmaker
sartoraria n tailor's shop
sartorial adj sartorial (= pertaining to a tailor)
sasafras n sassafras (1. sassafras tree; 2. sassafras bark)
sasibile adj seizable
sasir v to seize (= to grasp);
satelite n satellite; also: henchman
satin [F] n 1. satin; 2. sateen
satinar v to glaze, gloss, satin
satinato 1. pp of satinar ; 2. adj satiny, lustrous
satineta n satinette, satinet
satira n satire
satirico n satirist, adj satiric, satirical
satirizar v to satirize
satiro n satyr (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Entom.])
satis adv 1. enough; 2. rather, somewhat;
satisfacente 1. ppr of satisfacer ; 2. adj satisfactory
satisfacer v to satisfy
satisfacion n satisfaction;
satisfacto adj satisfied, content
satisfactorio adj satisfactory; also: [Theol.]
saturabile adj saturable
saturabilitate n saturability
saturacion n saturation
saturar v to saturate
saturato 1. pp of saturar ; 2. adj saturate
saturnodie n 1. Sabbath; 2. Saturday
septimo-die n 1. Sabbath; 2. Saturday
saturnal adj Saturnian
saturnales npl [Rom. Relig.] Saturnalia
saturnia n [Zool.] Saturnia
saturnino adj saturnine (1. heavy, gloomy; 2. [Med.])
saturnismo n lead poisoning, saturnism
Saturno npr Saturn (1. [Rom. Relig.]; 2. [Astron.]; 3. [Alchem.] lead)
saturo adj saturated, sated
sauce n sauce, gravy
sauciera n sauceboat
sauro n saurian
savana n savanna, savannah
saxcorneta [Mus.] saxcornet
saxcorno n [Mus.] saxhorn
saxe n stone, rock
saxeto n stony ground
saxicola n [Ornith.] Saxicola
saxicolo adj [Bot., Zool.] saxicolous, saxicoline (= growing on, or inhabiting rocks)
saxifraga n [Bot.] saxifrage
saxifragace adj [Bot.] saxifragaceous
saxifragaceas npl [Bot.] Saxifragaceae
saxofono n saxophone
saxone n/adj Saxon
Saxonia npr Saxony (1. [Anc. Hist.] land of the Saxons; 2. former Kingdom of Saxony; 3. Prussian Saxony)
saxoso adj rocky, stony (= abounding in stones)
saxtuba n [Mus.] saxtuba, bass saxhorn
scabelo n 1. stool; also: footstool; 2. [Rom. Antiq.] scabellum
scabie n scabies, mange
scabiosa n [Bot.] scabious
scabioso adj scabious, mangy
scafolt n scaffold (= place of execution)
scala n 1. ladder; II. staircase; III. scale (1. [Mus.]; 2. as in "scale of a thermometer, a map, etc."); IV. port of call;
scalada n [Mil.] escalade
scalar v to scale [Mil.]
scalia n I. scale (1. [Zool., Bot., Med., etc.]; 2. [Metal.]); II. [Zool., Bot.] shell; also: husk, hull, etc.
scaliar v to scale (1. to remove the scales from; 2. to cover with scales); II. to shell, husk, hull, etc.
scalioso adj scaly, scalelike
scalon n 1. rung, step; 2. [Mil.] echelon
scalpo n scalp (as in "to take scalps")
scalpar v to scalp (= to deprive of the scalp)
scandalizar v to offend (as in "if thy right eye offend thee"; 2. to scandalize)
scandalo n 1. offense, scandalous example; 2. scandal (as in "political scandal");
scandaloso adj 1. giving offence; also: setting a bad example; 2. scandalous (as in "scandalous affair")
scander v to climb; 2. to scan ("to scan verse")
Scandinavia npr Scandinavia
scandinavo n, adj Scandinavian
scandium n [Chem.] scandium
scansion n [Metrics] scansion
scapula n shoulder blade, scapula
scapular adj scapular
scapulario n [Eccl.] scapular (1. a sleeveless cloak; 2. a badge of membership in certain orders, consisting of two pieces of cloth and worn under the clothing)
scapuloumeral adj [Anat.] scapulohumeral
scarabeo n I. scarabaeus (1. [Entom.]; 2. [Egyptol.] scarab); II. [Entom.] beetle
scaramucia n skirmish
scaramuciar v to skirmish
scaramuciator n skirmisher
scarlatina n scarlet fever, scarlatina
scarlatino adj scarlet;
scarlato n scarlet (1. color scarlet; 2. scarlet cloth or clothes)
scarpa n 1. shoe; 2. slope, scarp (= face of a hill, etc.); 3. [Mil.] scarp, escarp
scarpamento n [Mil.] escarpment
scarpar v to slope (= to cause to slope); 2. [Mil.] to escarp
scarparo n shoemaker, bootmaker
scarpato 1. pp of scarpar ; 2. adj steep, scarped
scarpino n dancing pump
sclavitude n slavery (= state of being a slave)
sclavo n, adj slave, slave's: (= characteristic of a slave)
scleranto n [Bot.] scleranth; Scleranthus
sclerenquima n sclerenchyma (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Zool.])
scleroftalmia n [Pathol.] sclerophthalmia
scleroma n [Med.] scleroma
sclerosis n [Med., Bot.] sclerosis (= hardening, induration)
scleroso adj [Biol., Med.] sclerous (= hard, indurated)
sclerotica n [Anat., Zool.] sclerotic (= sclerotic coat of the eye)
sclerotico adj sclerotic (1. sclerous, hard; 2. affected with sclerosis)
scocese adj Scotch, Scottish
Scocia npr Scotland;
scola n school;
scolar n, adj school child, pupil
scolasticismo n scholasticism
scolastico n, adj scholastic
scolio n reef (= chain of rocks lying near the surface of the water)
scolioso adj full of reefs
scopa n broom
scopar v to sweep (with a broom)
scopator n sweeper (= one who or that which sweeps)
scopatora n (woman) sweeper
scopatura n sweepings
scopo n 1. target, mark; 2. object, aim
scorbutico adj scorbutic
scorbuto n [Pathol.] scurvy, scorbutus
scoria n scoria (I. [Metal.] slag, dross; 2. [Geol.] slaggy lava)
scorificacion n scorification
scorificar v to scorify
scorpion n [Zool.] scorpion;
Scorpion [Astron.] Scorpio, Scorpion
scorpionide n [Zool.] scorpionid;
scorpionides Scorpionidae
scotico adj Scotch, Scottish
scoto n Scot
scriba n scribe (I. [Jewish Hist.]; 2. copyist)
scripta adj written, in writing
scripto n writing ("piece of writing");
scriptor n writer (= author, journalist etc.)
scriptorio n desk, writing desk
scriptura n 1. writing, handwriting, script; 2. [Law, Com., etc.] paper, document etc.; 3. [Relig.] Scripture
scriptural adj [Eccl.] scriptural
scriber, scriver v to write (*)
scrofula n [Pathol.] scrofula
scrofulosis n [Med.] scrofulosis
scrofuloso adj scrofulous
scrupulo n scruple (1. [Pharm.]; 2. as in "conscientious scruples")
scrupulositate n scrupulousness
scrupuloso adj scrupulous
scrutabile adj scrutable
scrutar v to scan, scrutinize, examine, etc.
scrutiniar v to scrutinize; 2. to vote by ballot
scrutinio n 1. scrutiny; 2. poll, ballot
sculper v to sculpture (= to carve, cut, grave, chisel, etc.)
sculptor n sculptor
sculptora n sculptress
sculptura n sculpture
sculptural adj sculptural
sculpturesco adj sculpturesque, sculptural
scuma lather (= froth or foam from soap and water) , n foam, scum;
scumar v to foam (= to form or gather foam); 2. to skim (= to clear from scum)
scumatoria n skimmer (= utensil used for skimming)
scumoso adj foaming, scummy
scuriolo n squirrel
scutela n small bowl, deep dish
scutelaria n [Bot.] Scutellaria
scutero n squire; also: shield-bearer
scutiforme adj scutiform
scuto n 1. shield, buckler; 2. escutcheon, coat of arms
se rel pron himself; herself; itself; themselves
secabile adj capable of being cut, divisible
secal n [Bot.] rye;
secante � n [Geom.] secant
secante � 1. ppr of secar ; 2. adj secant (as in "a secant line")
secapapiro n paper cutter, paper knife
secar v to cut (= to divide, sever or reduce by cutting)
secerner v to separate; 2. [Physiol.] to secern
secion n I. (act of) cutting; also: [Surg.] section; II. section (1. separation by cutting; 2. portion, division, subdivision; also: [Nat. Hist., Mil., etc.]; 3.
secionar v to section (= to cut or divide into sections)
secrecion n [Physiol. & Biol.] secretion
secreta n [Eccl.] secret, secreta, adj 1. secret; 2. secretive, close
secretar v to secrete [Physiol. & Biol.]
secretariato n secrctariate; also: secretaryship
secretario n secretary (= confidential clerk)
secreto n 1. secret; 2. secret drawer; secret spring;
secretorio adj [Physiol.] secretory
secta n sect
sectario n sectarian
sector n sector (1. [Geom.]; 2. [Mil.])
sectura n cut (= wound or opening made by cutting)
secular � n secular, layman
secular � adj secular (1. occurring once in a century; 2. existing for centuries; 3. worldly)
secularismo n secularism
secularista n secularist
secularitate n secularity (1. secular extent; 2. worldliness)
secularizacion n secularization
secularizar v to secularize
seculo n 1. century (= period of 100 years); 2. world (= things mundane)
secundar v to second (= to support)
secundario adj secondary;
secundinas npl secundines, after-birth
secundo � prep 1. (following) after; 2. along, by; 3. according to;
secundo � n second (1. 1/60 of a minute; 2. 1/3600 of a degree of an angle; 3. [Mus.])
secundo � n second (in a duel, etc.)
securitate n I. security (1. safety; 2. as in "to leave something as a security"); II. sureness, certainty
securo adj I. secure, safe; II. sure, certain (1. not doubting; 2. not doubtful)
sedacion n [Med.] sedation
sedar v to allay, soothe, appease
sedativo n, adj sedative; also: [Med.]
sede n 1.seat (1. accommodation for sitting; 2. principal place where anything takes place or is carried on); II. [Eccl.] see;
sedentario adj sedentary
sedente adj seated, sitting; also: sedent
seder v to sit (1. to be sitting or seated; 2. as in "to sit in court, in council, etc."; 3. to fit);
sedicion n sedition
sedicionar v to sedition, incite to sedition
sediciosa adj ceditious
sedimentacion n sedimentation
sedimentar v to sediment (= to deposit as sediment)
sedimentario adj sedimentary
sedimento n sediment (1. lees, dregs; 2. [Geol.])
seducer v to seduce
seducibile adj seducible
seducimento n seducement
seducion n seduction (1. act of seducing; 2. that which seduces)
seductivo adj seductive
seductor n seducer
segmentacion n segmentation
segmentar v to segment, separate into segments
segmentario adj segmentary, segmental
segmento n [Geom.] segment
segregacion n segregation
segregar v to segregate
segregativo adj segregative
seguencia n sequence (1. "sequence of things, events, etc."; 2. [Eccl.])
seguente 1. ppr of sequer ; 2. adj following, next;
seguer v to follow
seismal adj seismal, seismic
seismico adj seismic
seismo n earthquake, seism
seismografia seismography
seismografico adj seismographic
seismografo n seismograph
seismologia n seismology
seismologico adj seismologic, seismological
seismologo n seismologist
selar v to saddle (= to put a saddle upon)
selato 1. pp of insellar ; 2. adj swaybacked, saddle-backed
selecionar v to select
seliger v to elect (1. to choose; 2. "to elect by voting");
semblar v to seem, appear;
seminar v to sow (seeds, etc.)
semita n Semite
semitico adj Semitic;
semitismo n Semitism
semitono n [Mus.] semitone, halftone
semitransparencia n semitransparency
semitransparente adj semitransparent
semitropical adj semitropical
semiuncial adj semiuncial
semivivo adj half-alive
semivocal n semivowel
sempiterno adj everlasting, eternal, sempiternal
sempre adv always
sempreverde n, adj evergreen
senato n senate
senatoconsulto n [Rom. Hist.] senatus consultum, senatusconsult
senator n senator
senatorial adj senatorial (= pertaining to a senator or senate)
senciente adj sentient
senectude n old age
Senegal npr Senegal ^
senegalese adj/n Senegalese ^
senil adj senile (= belonging to old age);
senilitate n senility
Senior Lord (= Lord God);
senior � n 1. senior, elder; 2. lord; 3. sir;
senior � adj senior, older
seniora n lady;
senioreta n miss;
senioria n 1. [Hist.] seigniory; 2. lordship; also: as in "your lordship"
seniorial adj [Hist.] seignorial
sensacion n sensation (1. as in "a sensation of cold"; 2. as in "to create a sensation")
sensacional adj sensational (as in "sensational revelations")
sensacionalismo n sensationalism (as in "sensationalism of the yellow press")
sensar v to sense, sensate
sensato adj sensible (= possessing common sense)
sensibile adj I. perceptible, sensible; II. sensitive (1. that receives sense impressions; 2. highly susceptible)
sensibilitate n sensibility (1. ability to receive sense impressions; 2. sensitiveness)
sensitiva n sensitive plant
sensitivo adj sensitive, sensory
senso n I. sense (1. as in "the sense of hearing"; 2. discrimination, judgment; 3. meaning); II. direction (= way, course);
sensorial adj sensorial
sensorio n sensorium
sensual adj sensual (as in "sensual pleasures")
sensualismo n sensualism (1. addiction to sensual indulgence; 2. [Philos.] sensationalism)
sensualista n [Philos.] sensualist, sensationalist
sensualitate n sensuality
sensualizar v to sensualize (= to make sensual)
sentencia n 1. [Law] sentence; 2. (sententious) saying, aphorism
sentenciar v to sentence [Law]
sentencioso adj sententious
senter v to feel (something);
sentiero n path;
sentimental adj sentimental
sentimentalismo n sentimentalism
sentimentalitate n sentimentality
sentimento n feeling (1. act or fact of feeling; 2. sentiment, emotion)
separabile adj separable
separacion n separation;
separar v to separate (= to put or keep apart)
separatismo n separatism
separatista n separatist
separativo adj separative
separato 1. pp of separar ; 2. adj separate
separator n 1. separater, one who separates; 2. separator
sepe n hedge;
sepsis n [Med.] sepsis
septanta adj seventy
septantesimo adj seventieth;
septe adj seven
septembre n September
septemviral adj septemviral
septemvirato n septemvirate
septemviro n [Rom. Antiq.] septemvir
septentrion n [Astron.] Septentrion, the Dipper
septentrional adj northern
septicemia n [Med.] septicemia, septicaemia
septicemico adj septicemic, septicaemic
septicitate n septicity
septico n, adj septic
septima n [Mus.] seventh
septimana n week;
septimanal adj weekly
septimo adj seventh
septuplar v to septuple (= to multiply by seven)
septuplicar v to septuple
septuplo adj septuple, sevenfold
sequestracion n 1. [Law] sequestration (of goods); 2. illegal confinement or restraint
sequestrar v to sequester [Law]; 2. to confine illegally, put under illegal restraint
sequestro n 1. [Law] sequestration; 2. [Med.] sequestrum
sequoia n sequoia;
seralio n seraglio, serail
serator n sawyer
Serbia npr Serbia ^
serbo n Serb, Serbian ^
serbo-croato n Serbo-Croatian, Serbo-Croat (1. Serbo-Croatian language; 2. native speaker of Serbo-Croatian) ^
serenada n serenade
serenar v to make serene
serenisimo n serenissimo
serenitate n serenity
sereno adj serene
sergente n [Mil.] sergeant
serial adj serial
seriar v to arrange in series, to seriate
serie n series; also: [Elec.];
serio n seriousness, earnestness
serioso adj serious (1. earnest; 2. as in "serious in implications")
sermo n constructed language based on latin vulgaris (sermo vulgaris, rusticus, plebeius)
sermon n sermon
sermonar v to preach, sermonize
sermonator n preacher; sermonizer
sermonizar v to sermonize, harangue
sero n 1. whey (of milk); 2. serum; specif.: blood serum
serologia n serology
serositate n serosity (= serous quality)
seroso adj serous
seroterapia n serotherapy
serpentar v to wind, meander
serpentaria n 1. [Bot.] serpentaria, snakeroot; 2. serpent eater, secretary bird
serpente n snake, serpent;
Serpente [Astron.] Serpent
serpentiforme adj serpentiform
serpentino n, adj I. serpentine (1. [Hist., Ordn.]; 2. [Mineral.]; 3. coil of a still); II. paper streamer, serpentin
serper v to glide, wriggle
serpigine n [Pathol.] serpigo; also: ringworm
serpiginoso adj serpiginous
sera n 1. saw (= tool for sawing); 2. sierra
seracion n (action of) sawing
seramento n 1. locking (of a door, etc.); 2. (action of) fastening, tightening
serar � v to lock (= to fasten with a lock); 2. to lock up, lock away (something); 3. to close tightly (together)
serar � v to saw
seraria n sawmill
serato 1. pp of serrar ; 2. adj serrate, serrated
seratula n [Bot.] sawwort
seratura n lock (of a door, etc.);
serva n (female) slave
serve adj 1. subject to servitude; 2. slavish, servile
servente n 1. servant; 2. [Mil.] gunner
servibile adj serviceable, useful
servicial adj serviceable, diligent, ready to be of service
servicio n service (1. duties done or required; 2. helpful act or acts; 3. set of dishes, etc.);
servieta n napkin (= table napkin)
servil adj servile (1. pertaining to slaves; 2. mean, base);
servilismo n servileness, servilism
servilitate n servility
servir v to serve;
servitor n 1. servant (= person employed by another); 2. waiter (= one who waits at table)
servitude n 1. servitude (= slavery, bondage); 2. [Law] easement
servo n serf, slave
sesil adj [Bot.] sessile
sesion n 1. sitting; sitting down; 2. session ("session of a court, etc.")
sesquialtera n [Mus.] sesquialtera,adj sesquialteral, sesquialter (= one and a half times as great as another)
sesquioxido n [Chem.] sesquioxide
sesquipedal adj sesquipedalian, sesquipedal
sesquiplano n biplane with short underplane
seta n 1. bristle (= short, stiff hair of hogs, etc.); 2. silk;
setaceo adj setaceous, bristly
setaria n 1. silk factory or store; 2. silk (ware)
setasar v to bolt (= to sift flour, etc. through a bolter)
setaso n bolter (= sifter for bolting flour, etc.)
sete n thirst;
setifero adj bristle-bearing, setiferous
setiforme adj bristle-shaped, setiform
seton n [Surg.] seton
setoso adj silky, silken
setter [A] n [Dogs] setter
sever adj severe (1. not lenient; 2. as in "severe style")
severitate n severity, severeness
Sevres npr S�vres;
sex adj six
sexagesimal adj sexagesimal
sexanta adj sixty
sexantesimo adj sixtieth;
sexo n sex;
sexta n 1. [Eccl.] Sext; 2. [Mus.] sixth
sextante n sextant
sexteto n [Mus.] sextet
sextuplar v to sextuple
sextuplicar v to sextuple (= to multply by six)
sextuplo adj sextuple, sixfold
sexual adj sexual (= pertaining to the functions of sex)
sexualitate n sexuality
sfera n sphere (1. [Geom., Astron.]; 2. as in "sphere of action");
sfericitate n sphericity
sferico adj spherical
sferoidal adj spheroidal
sferoide n spheroid
sferometro n [Phys.] spherometer
sfinge n sphinx (1. [Archaeol.]; 2. [Entom.])
shampo n shampooing, shampoo
si � conj if (1. supposing that; 2. whether);
si � n 1. [Mus.] ti, si; 2. [Mus.] (the note) B
si � adv 1. thus, so; 2. yes;
sialagogo n, adj [Med.] sialagogue
Siam npr Siam
siamese adj/n Siamese;
sibila n [Gr. and Rom. Mythol.] sibyl
sibilacion n sibilation
sibilante n [Phonet.] sibilant, 1. ppr of sibilar ; 2. adj sibilant
sibilar v to whistle; 2. to hiss, sibilate
sibilator n whistler (= one who whistles)
sibilino adj sibylline;
sibilo n I. whistle (1. whistling; 2. instrument for whistling); II. hiss, hissing
Sibiria npr Siberia
sibiriano n, adj Siberian
sibirico adj Siberian; Sibiric;
sica n shelf, sandbank
sicante 1. ppr of siccar ; 2. adj drying;
sicar v to dry (1. to make dry; 2. to become dry)
sicativo adj siccative
sicatorio n drying-place, drying-room, drying-loft, etc.
Sicilia npr Sicily
siciliana n [Dancing] Siciliana
siciliano n, adj Sicilian
sicitate n 1. dryness; 2. drought, drouth
sico adj dry;
sideracion n sudden stroke (of apoplexy); sudden paralysis
sideral adj [Astron.] sidereal
siderar v to strike (by lightning)
siderite n [Mineral.] siderite (= native ferrous carbonate)
siderografia n siderography
siderolito n siderolite
sideroscopio n sideroscope
siderostato n siderostat
siderurgia n metallurgy or working of iron, siderurgy
siderurgico adj iron (as in "iron ore"), siderurgical
siesta n siesta
Sifilis npr [Latin poem by Fracostoro, published in 1530 and relating the story of the shepherd Syphilus];
sifilis [Pathol.] syphilis
sifilitico n, adj syphilitic
sifon n siphon (1. bent tube for transferring a liquid; 2. siphon bottle; 3. [Zool.])
sifonoforo n [Zool.] siphonophore
sifonostome adj [Zoo].] siphonostomatous, siphonostomous
sigilar v to seal (1. as in "to seal a deed"; 2. to fasten, make fast; 3. as in "this sealed his fate")
sigilator n sealer
sigilo n seal (1. instrument for sealing; 2. impression made by a seal); also: signet
signal n signal
signalamento n (act of) signaling
signalar v to signal (= to make known by a signal or signals); 2. to signalize (= to make notable); 3. to point (out);
signalato 1. pp of signalar ; 2. adj remarkable, signal
signalator n signaler
signar v to sign (= to affix one's name to);
signator n signer
signatura n signature (1. act of signing one's name; 2. [Print.])
significacion n signification (1. act of signifying or making known; 2. meaning)
significancia n significance (= meaning, import)
significante 1. ppr of significar ; 2. adj significant
significar v to signify (1. to make known, intimate; 2. to mean);
significativo adj significant, significative;
significato n meaning, significate
significator n signifier; attrib. signifying, significant
signo n sign (1. symbol, mark; 2. indication; 3. gesture, motion);
silaba n syllable
silabacion n syllabification
silabar v to syllabify
silabario n syllabary
silabico adj syllabic
silabismo n syllabism
silenciar v to silence
silenciario n [Hist.; Relig.] silentiary
silenciator n [Technol.] silencer
silencio n silence (1. noiselessness; 2. forbearance from speech)
silencioso adj silent (1. quiet, noiseless; 2. saying little or nothing)
silente adj silent (1. quiet, noiseless; 2. saying little or nothing)
silepsis n syllepsis
sileptico adj sylleptic
Silesia npr Silesia;
silesiano n, adj Silesian
silfide n sylph; sylphid
silfo n (male) sylph
silica n 1. flint; 2. silex, silica
silicato n silicate
silice adj siliceous
silicico adj silicic;
silicificacion n silicification
silicificar v to silicify (= to convert into silica)
silicifluorico adj silicifluoric
silicium n silicon, silicium
silicosis n [Pathol.] silicosis
silicula n [Bot.] silicle, silicula
siliculoso adj [Bot.] siliculose
siliqua n [Bot.] pod; silique
siliquifero adj pod-bearing; siliquiferous
siliquoso adj [Bot.] siliquose
silo n silo
silogismo n syllogism
silogistico adj syllogistic
silogizar v to syllogize
siluro n 1. [Zool.] silurus, sheatfish; 2. [Zool.] Silurus
silva n wood, forest; grove
silvanite n [Mineral.] sylvanite
silvano adj sylvan
Silvano npr [Mythol.] Silvanus
silvatico adj forest, sylvatic
silvestre adj forest, wood
silvicultor n forester, silviculturist
silvicultura n forestry, silviculture
silvoso adj wooded
simbolica n 1. symbolism (= system of signs or symbols); 2. symbology
simbolico adj symbolical, symbolic; also: [Relig.]
simbolismo n symholism (1. practice or art of using symbols; 2. system of symbols or signs)
simbolista n symbolist (= one who uses symbols or practises symbolism)
simbolizacion n symbolization
simbolizar v to symbolize
simbolo n symbol (1. [Relig.]; 2. symbolic representation; 3. significant mark or character)
simbologia n symbology
simetria n symmetry
simetrico adj symmetric, symmetrical
simetrizar v to symmetrize
simfisis n [Anat., Zool., etc.] symphysis
simfonia n [Mus.] symphony (as in "the Fifth Symphony")
simfonico adj symphonic;
simfonista n symphonist (= composer of symphonies)
simfono adj symphonious, symphonous
simia n monkey, ape
simiano adj simian
simiar v to ape
simieria n monkey business, monkeyshine
simiesco adj simian
similabile adj similar
similancia n semblance (1. resemblance, similarity; 2. image, likeness)
similante n semblance, appearance
similar � v to resemble; 2. to seem, appear
similar � adj similar
similaritate n similarity
similauro n similor, imitation gold
simil � n [Rhet.] simile
simil � adj like, resembling, similar
similitude n 1. likeness, resemblance, similitude; 2. [Rhet.] simile;
Simon nprm Simon;
simonizar v to practice simony
simpatia n 1. sympathy (= affinity between persons or things); 2. liking, friendly feeling
simpatico adj 1. sympathetic (= operating, or produced, through affinity); 2. likable, attractive;
simpatizar v to harmonize, sympathize (= to be in harmony as to disposition, qualities, etc.)
simplice adj simple (1. not double, not manifold; 2. not complicated)
simplices npl simples, medicinal herbs
simplicitate n simplicity
simplificabile adj capable of being simplified
simplificacion n simplification
simplificar v to simplify
simplificator n simplifier
simplismo n oversimplification, simplism
simptoma n symptom
simptomatico adj symptomatic
simptomatologia n symptomatology
simulacion n simulation
simulacro n simulacrum (1. image; 2. mock appearance, sham)
simular v to simulate (= to feign)
simulato 1. pp of simular ; 2. adj simulate
simulator n simulator
simultaneitate n simultaneity
simultaneo adj simultaneous
sin prep without
sinagoga n synagogue
Sinai npr Sinai;
sincero adj sincere (1. honest; 2. frank; 3. real, true; 4. earnest)
capara n earnest money (*)
sinceritate n sincerity
sincipital adj [Anat.] sincipital
sincipite n [Anat.] sinciput
sincopacion n syncopation (1. [Gram.] syncope; 2. [Mus.])
sincopal adj syncopal
sincopar v to syncopate (1. [Gram.]; 2. [Mus.])
sincope n I. syncope (1. [Gram.]; 2. [Med.]); II. [Mus.] syncopation
sincrasis n syncrasis (= intermixture, blending)
sincronico adj synchronous, synchronic
sincronismo n synchronism
sincronizacion n synchronization
sincronizar v to synchronize
sincrono adj synchronous
sindical adj 1. pertaining to a syndic; 2. syndicalist
sindicalismo n 1. syndicalism; 2. tradeunionism
sindicalista n 1. syndicalist; 2. tradeunionist; also: attrib.
sindicar v to syndicate (= to organize into a syndicate); 2. to organize (a union);
sindicato n 1. [Fin.] syndicate; 2. trade-union
sindico n 1. [Admin.] syndic; 2. [Law] trustee
sinecologia n synecology
sinecura n sinecure
sinecurismo n sinecurism
sinecurista n sinecurist
Sinedrio n Sanhedrin, Synedrion, Synedrium
singular adj singular (1. relating to a single person or thing; 2. unusual, uncommon, strange, etc.);
singularitate n singularity
singularizar v to singularize, make distinct
singulo adj single, separate, alone
singultar v to sob; 2. to hiccup
singulto n 1. sob; 2. hiccup, hiccough, singultus
sinistra n left hand;
sinistro adj 1. left (= not right); 2. sinister (= threatening, evil)
sinistrogir adj sinistrogyrate
sinistromane adj left-handed (using the left hand more easily than the right)
sinistrorso adj [Bot.] sinistrorse
sino n 1. bosom; 2. womb; 3. [Anat.] sinus; 4. [Math.] sine;
sino-japonese adj Sino-Japanese
sinodico adj synodic, synodical (1. [Eccl.] synodal; 2. [Astron.])
sinodista n synodist (= member of a synod)
sinodo n synod (1. [Eccl.]; 2. assembly, convention; 3. [Astrol.] conjunction)
sinologia n Sinology
sinologo n Sinologue, Sinologist
sinonimia n synonymy (= quality of being synonymous)
sinonimico adj synonymic, synonymical
sinonimo n synonym,adj synonymous
sinopsis n synopsis
sinoptico adj synoptic, synoptical;
sinos breasts;
sintactico adj syntactic, syntactical
sintaxe n [Gram.] syntax
sintese n synthesis; specif.: [Philos., Chem., etc.]
sintetico adj synthetic, synthetical;
sintetizar v to synthesize
sintonizar v to tun, barrel
sinuato adj [Bot.] sinuate, sinuated
sinuositate n sinuosity
sinuoso adj sinuous
sinus n 1. [Math.] sine; 2. [Anat.] sinus
sinusitis n [Pathol.] sinusitis, sinus trouble
sinusoidal adj [Math.] sinusoidal
sinusoide n [Math.] sinusoid
Sion npr Zion (1. hill near Jerusalem; 2. Jerusalem; 3. the Church)
sionismo n Zionism
sionista n Zionist; also: attrib.
sirena n siren (1. [Mythol.]; 2. as in "the ship's siren")
sirenios npl [Zool.] Sirenia
Siria npr Syria ^
siriano n, adj Syriac (as in "Syriac language"); native of Syria, also: Syrian ^
siriarca n [Rom. Hist.] Syriarch
siringa n 1. syrinx, pipe of Pan; 2. syringe; 3. [Bot.] Syringa
siringacion n injection (of morphine, etc.)
siringal adj [Ornith.] syringeal
siringar v to syringe, to treat with a syringe
siroco n sirocco
siropo n syrup
siroposo adj syrupy
sistaltico adj [Physiol.] systaltic
sistema n system
sistematico adj systematic
sistematizar v to systematize
sistol n [Physiol.] systole
sistolico adj [Physiol.] systolic
sistro n [Antiq.] sistrum
sito n, adj situated, placed
sitofobia n [Psychol.] sitophobia
sitomania n [Psychol.] sitomania
situacion n I. situation (1. location, place; 2. condition, circumstance); II. posture; also: position, attitude (of the body)
situar v to situate; to place, locate
situla n buckct, pail
situlata n bucketful, pailful
ski [NG] n ski
skiar v to ski
skiator n skier
slavismo n 1. Slavicism; 2. Panslavism
slavista n Slavist
slavofilo n, adj Slavophile
Slavonia npr Slavonia ^
slavo n 1. Slavonian (= nativo of Slavonia); 2. Slavonic (language), adj Slav, Slavic ^
slita n drag, dray, road sledge; also: sled, sleigh
slogan [A] n slogan
slovaco n, adj Slovak ^
Slovaquia npr Slovakia ^
Slovenia npr Slovenia ^
sloveno n 1. Slovene; 2. Slovenian ^
smaltar v to enamel; 2. to glaze (as in to "glaze earthenware")
smalto n enamel
smaragdino adj emerald, smaragdine
smaragdite n [Mineral.] smaragdite
smaragdo n emerald, smaragd
smerilio n emery
snobe n snob
snobismo n snobbishness
so adj sole (1. without companions, alone; 2. only);
sobrietate n soberness, sobriety, temperateness
sobrio adj sober (= temperate, not given to excesses or extremes)
sociabile adj sociable
sociabilitate n sociability
social adj 1. social (= pertaining to human society); 2. pertaining to a commercial society;
socialismo n socialism
socialista n, adj socialist, socialistic
socializacion n socialization
socializar v to socialize
sociar v to join or unite (one thing with another)
societate n society;
socio n partner, associate
sociologia n sociology
sociologico adj sociologic, sociologica
sociologo n sociologist
soco n [Gr. & Rom. Theat.] sock
Socrates npr Socrates
socratico n, adj Socratic
soculo n socle, pedestal, stand
soda n soda (1. sodium oxide; 2. as in "washing soda", "baking soda", "caustic soda"; 3. soda water)
sodium n sodium
Sodoma npr Sodom ^
sodomia n sodomy
sodomita n sodomite (= one guilty of sodomy)
sodomano n inhabitant of Sodom ^
sodomitico adj Sodomitic
sofa n sofa
Sofia nprf Sophia ^
sofiano natives of Sophia ^
sofico adj sophic
sofismo n sophism
sofista n 1. [Gr. Philos.] Sophist; 2. sophist; also: attrib.
sofistica n 1. sophistics 2. sophistry
sofisticacion n sophistication (= falsifying, falsification, adulteration)
sofisticar v to sophisticate (= to falsify, pervert, adulterate etc.)
sofistico adj sophistic
Sofocles npr Sophocles
soja n [Bot.] soy, soybean, soya
sojornar v to stay, sojourn
sojorno n stay, sojourn
sol � n sun (1. the heavenly body "sun"; 2. sunlight, sunshine);
sol � n 1. [Mus.] sol; 2. [Mus.] (the note) G
solanace adj solanaceous
solanaceas npl [Bot.] Solanaceae
solano n [Bot.] nightshade
solar adj solar
solario n solarium
soldar � v to solder (= to join by solder); 2. to weld (as in "to weld pieces of metal")
soldar � v to have in (one's) pay
soldatesca n 1. soldiery; 2. undisciplined troops
soldatesco adj 1. soldierly; 2. barrack-room (as in "barrack-room language")
soldato n soldier
soldator n 1. solderer; 2. welder
soldatura n 1. (act of) soldering; 2. solder; 3. (act of) welding
soldo n 1. [Fin.] sou; 2. (soldier's) pay
solea n 1. sole (of a shoe, etc.); 2. [Zool.] sole
solear v to sole (= to furnish with a sole)
soldie n Sunday;
primo-die n Sunday;
solemne adj solemn
solemnitate n solemnity (1. state or quality of being solemn; 2. solemn observance)
solemnizacion n solemnization
solemnizar v to solemnize (= to render solemn by ceremony or due formality)
soler v to be wont do (do), have the custom of (doing)
solfejar v to sol-fa, practice solfeggios [Mus.]
solfejo n [Mus.] solfeggio (= exercise in scales, using sol-fa syllables)
solicitacion n 1. solicitation (= entreaty); 2. application ("application for a position, etc.")
solicitante n solicitant, petitioner
solicitar v to solicit (= to entreat); 2. to apply for (as in "to apply for a position")
solicitator n 1. solicitor (= person who entreats); 2. applicant
solicito adj solicitous (= concerned)
solicitude n solicitude
solidar v to make solid or firm
solidario adj solidary
solidaritate n solidarity
solidarizar v to render jointly liable or responsible;
solidificacion n solidification
solidificar v to solidify (= to make solid)
soliditate n solidity (1. state of being not liquid, fluid, or gaseous; 2. state of being firmly or strongly built; 3. moral, mental, or financial soundness)
solido adj solid (1. not liquid, fluid, or gaseous; 2. firmly or strongly built; 3. of sound, sterling character)
soliloquio n soliloquy
solipede n, adj [Zool.] soliped
solista n soloist
solitario n I. solitary; II. solitaire (1. diamond set by itself; 2. card game played by one person)
solito adj wonted, accustomed; also: wont
solitude n solitude (1. loneliness; 2. lonely place)
solmente adv only, merely;
solmizacion n [Mus.] solmization (1. sol-fa notation; 2. solfeggio)
solo n 1. soil, earth; 2. floor (= "the floor of a room")
solsticial adj solstitial
solsticio n [Astron.] solstice
solubile adj soluble (1. that can be dissolved; 2. that can be solved)
solubilitate n solubility (1. capacity of being dissolved; 2. capacity of being solved)
solucion n solution (1. act of dissolving; 2. liquid in which a substance has been dissolved; 3. act of solving; 4. as in "to find the solution of the problem")
soluto adj 1. solved; 2. dissolved
solvencia n [Com.] solvency
solvente � n [Chem.] solvent
solvente � adj solvent (1. able to dissolve; 2. [Com.])
solver v to resolve, dissolve; also: to solve
soma � n [Hindu Relig.] soma
soma � n [Biol.] soma
somatico adj somatic
somatologia n somatology
somatologico adj somatologic
somnambulismo n somnambulism, noctambulism
somnambulo n, adj sleepwalker, somnambulist
somnifero n, adj sleeping tablet, soporific
somniloquio n, adj somniloquy
somniloquista n somniloquist
somno n sleep;
somnolencia n somnolence, sleepiness, drowsiness
somnolente adj somnolent, sleepy, drowsy
sonalia n cattle bell
sonante 1. ppr of sonar ; 2. adj sonant; also: [Phonet.]
sonar v to sound (1. to make a sound; also: to strike, ring, toll; 2. to cause to sound; also: to ring); II. to play (an instrument)
sonata n sonata
sonatina n sonatina
sonator n 1. sounder (= one who or that which sounds); 2. player (of an instrument)
sonda n 1. [Naut.] lead, plummet; 2. [Surg.] sound, probe; 3. [Mining] borer, drill
sondage n I. sounding (1. [Naut.]; 2. probing; 3. [Surg.]); II. [Mining] boring, drilling;
sondar v to sound (1. [Naut.]; 2. to probe; 3. [Surg.]); II. [Mining] to bore, drill
sondator n 1. [Naut.] leadsman; 2. [Naut.] sounder, sounding apparatus; 3. [Mining] borer, driller
sonetar v to compose sonnets
sonetaro n sonneteer
soneto n sonnet
soniar v to dream
soniator n dreamer
sonio n dream
sono n sound (as in "the sound of a bell")
sonometro n sonometer (= soundmeasuring instrument)
sonor adj sonorous, resonant
sonoritate n sonority
sopir v to put to sleep; also: to lull, quiet, etc.
sopor n sopor, profound sleep
soporifico n, adj soporific, sleeping tablet
soporoso adj soporific (as in "soporific symptoms")
sopranista n sopranist
soprano n soprano
sorber v to sup, sip; to drink down, swallow
soror n sister; also: [Eccl.];
sororal adj sisterly
sororastra n stepsister
sorta n sort (= kind, class);
sorte n 1. lot, destiny; 2. chance, luck;
sortilege n (piece of) sorcery; also: spell, charm
sortir v to go or come out
sortita n 1. [Mil.] sortie, sally; 2. [Clothing] wrap, robe, etc.;
SOS [A] n [Naut.] S O S (save our souls)
sosia (someone's) double
Sosia npr sosia;
sotana n cassock
souffle� [F] n souffl�
soupar v to sup, have supper
souvenir [F] n souvenir
sovente adv 1. immediately after, just after, forthwith; 2. repeatedly, frequently; from time to time
soveranitate n sovereignty
soverano n, adj sovereign (1. monarch; 2. gold coin in Great Britain)
soviet [R] n soviet
sovietico adj soviet, sovietic;
sovietismo n sovietism
sovietista n sovietist
sovietizacion n sovietization
sovietizar v to sovietize
spacial adj spatial
spaciamento n (act of) spacing
spaciar v to space
spacio n space
spaciositate n spaciousness
spacioso adj spacious
spada n 1. sword; 2. [Cards] spade;
spadaro n swordmaker, swordsmith
spadon n (large) sword
spaghetti [I] npl spaghetti
spalier n trellis, espalier
sparadrapo n adhesive plaster, sticking plaster
sparger v to sprinkle
spargitor n sprinkler
sparniar v to spare (1. to show mercy to; 2. to protect from, save); II. to save (as in "to save money, time, etc.")
sparnio n saving; thrift;
sparnios savings
sparso adj sparse
Sparta npr Sparta
spartano n, adj Spartan
spasmo n [Med.] spasm
spasmodico adj [Med.] spasmodic
spastico adj [Med.] spastic
spata n [Bot.] spathe
spatace adj [Bot.] spathaceous
spatula n 1. [Anat.] shoulder; 2. spatula; 3. [Zool.] spoonbill
specia n spice;
special adj special, especial
specialista n specialist
specialitate n specialty, speciality
specializacion n specialization
specializar v to specialize;
speciaria n 1. groceries (collectively); 2. grocery (store)
speciaro n grocer
specie n I. species (1. kind, sort; 2. group, class; especially: [Bot., Zool.]; 3. [Eccl.]); II. specie;
specificacion n specification (= act of specifying)
specificar v to specify
specificitate n specificity, specificness
specifico adj specific (1. special, definite; 2. [Bot., Zool.]);
specimen [L] n specimen
speciositate n speciousness
specioso adj specious
spectaculo n I. spectacle (1. sight; 2. public show or display); II. [Theat.] play, show
spectar v to look at
spectator n spectator
spectral adj spectral (1. ghostly; 2. pertaining to the spectrum);
spectro n 1. ghost, specter; 2. spectrum
spectroscopia n spectroscopy
spectroscopico adj spectroscopic
spectroscopio n spectroscope
spectroscopista n spectroscopist
speculacion n speculation (1. thought, reflection; 2. [Com.])
specular � v to speculate (1. to engage in thought or reflection; 2. [Com.]);
specular � adj specular; also: [Med.]
speculativo adj speculative (1. pertaining to thought or reflection; 2. involving risks)
speculator n speculator
speculo n mirror; also: speculum
spender v to spend, expend (= to give out in payment); 2. to squander, waste
sperabile adj to be hoped (for)
sperancia n hope;
sperancioso adj hopeful (= full of hope)
sperar v to hope (for)
sperma n sperm
spermaceti n spermaceti
spermatico adj spermatic
spermatozon n [Zool.] spermatozoon
spermofilo n gopher, spermophile
spero n hope
spia n spy
spiar v to spy, spy upon
spica n ear (of grain), spike
spicanardo n spikenard
spicar v to ear (= to form, be formed, into ears or spikes)
spicato adj spiky, eared, spicate
spicifero adj [Bot.] spiciferous, bearing ears (of grain)
spiciforme adj spiciform, ear-shaped
spicilege n gleaning; gleanings; specif.: spicilege (= collection, anthology)
spicula n [Bot.] spikelet, spicule
spiculato adj [Bot.] spiculate
spina n 1. spine, thorn; 2. fishbone; spine, backbone;
spinace n spinach
spinal adj [Anat.] spinal
spinelo n [Mineral.] spinel (ruby)
spineta n [Mus.] spinet
spineto n thicket of thorns; brambles
spinifero adj spiniferous
spino n thorn, thornbush; bramble;
spinositate n thorniness
spinoso adj thorny (1. full of thorns; 2. as in "a thorny question")
spinula n pin (for fastening together parts of clothing, etc.);
spion n spy
spionage n spying, espionage
spionar v to spy
spira n 1. whorl (of a spiral); 2. [Geom.] spiral; also: coil, etc.
spiracion n [Theol.] spiration
spiral n, adj 1. spiral; 2. hairspring
spirante adj/n [Phonet.] spirant
spirar v to breathe (= to respire; also: to be alive)
spiritismo n spiritualism, spiritism
spiritista n spiritualist, spiritist
spiritistico adj spiritistic
spirito n spirit (1. as in "spirit of ammonia"; 2. "spirit as opposed to body or matter"; 3. as in "to believe in spirits"; also: sprite);
spiritual adj spiritual (1. pertaining to spirit, mind, intellect; 2. devoid of body, incorporeal)
spiritualismo n [Philos., Relig.] spiritualism
spiritualista n [Philos., Relig.] spiritualist
spiritualitate n spirituality (1. incorporeal quality or state; 2. spiritual-mindedness)
spiritualizacion n spiritualization
spiritualizar v to spiritualize (= to render spiritual)
spirituositate n 1. spiritedness; spirituousness, spirituosity
spirituoso adj 1. spirited (= full of spirit); 2. spirituous (= alcoholic)
spirocoeta n [Bacteriol.] spirochete
spiroidal adj spiroid, spiroidal
spirometria n spirometry
spirometrico adj spirometric
spirometro n spirometer
spisar v to thicken (= to make thicker or denser)
spisitate n thickness (1. as in "thickness of a board"; 2. density)
spiso adj thick (1. as in "a thick board", "two inches thick"; 2. dense)
spisor n thickness (1. as in "thickness of a board"; 2. density)
splen n [Anat.] spleen, milt
splendente 1. ppr of splender ; 2. adj splendent
splender v to shine, be resplendent
splendido adj 1. bright, resplendent; 2. splendid
splendor n splendor
splenico adj [Anat.] splenic
splenitis n [Med.] splenitis
splenologia n splenology
splenopatia n splenopathy
spolia n 1. slough, cast skin (of a serpent etc.); 2. spoil, booty;
spoliacion n spoliation, looting
spoliamento n 1. casting (of the skin of a serpent, etc.); 2. despoiling, stripping
spoliar v to skin, remove the skin (of an animal); 2. to despoil, strip;
spolias spoils, loot
spoliator n spoliator, looter
spondaico adj [Pros.] spondaic, spondaical
spondeo n [Pros.] spondee
sponder v to promise (solemnly); 2. to pledge; also: to bet
sponge n sponge
spongiar v to sponge (= to cleanse or wipe with a sponge)
spongiositate n sponginess
spongioso adj spongy (= of the nature of a sponge)
spongite n [Mineral.] spongite
sponsion n bet;
spontaneitate n spontaneity, spontaneousness
spontaneo adj spontaneous;
sponte adv voluntarily, willingly
spora n spore
sporadicitate n sporadicalness
sporadico adj sporadic
sporange n [Bot.] sporangium
sporidio n [Bot.] sporidium
sporon n spur (1. "rider's spur"; 2. stimulus; 3. spine on a cock's leg; 4. [Bot.])
sporonamento n (act of) spurring
sporonar v to spur (1. to prick with spurs; 2. to incite, stimulate)
sporonaro n spurrier
sport [A] n sport (= physical exercise)
sportivo adj sport (as in "sport clothes")
sposa n 1. newlywed; also: bride; 2. wife; also: spouse
sposal adj nuptial, matrimonial
sposalias npl wedding ceremony, espousals
sposar v to marry (= to take in marriage); 2. to espouse (a cause, etc.);
sposato 1. pp of sposar ; 2. adj married
sposo n 1. newlywed; also: bridegroom; 2. husband; also: spouse;
spuer v to spit; also: to spew
spuma n foam, froth
spumar v to foam, froth (= to form or gather foam or froth), to spume
spumifero adj spumiferous, foamy
spumositate n foaminess
spumoso adj foamy, foaming
sputacion n spitting, expectoration
sputar v to spit, expectorate
sputiera n spittoon, cuspidor
sputo n spit, spittle; also: sputum
squaliforme adj [Zool.] squaliform
squalo n [Ichthyol.] Squalus; also: shark
squalodonte n [Paleontol.] Squalodon
squaloide adj [Zool.] squaloid
squama n scale (as in "scale of a fish", "scale of dead outer skin", etc.)
squamar v to scale, remove the scales from
squamoso adj scaly
squeleto n skeleton (1. [Anat.]; 2. framework (of a house, ship, etc.); 3. outline, sketch)
squema n I. schema; II. scheme (1. as in "the metrical scheme of a sonnet"; 2. plan in tabulated form)
squematico adj schematic
squematismo n schematism
squematizar v to schematize
squizofito n [Bot.] schizophyte
squizofrenia n [Psychiatry] schizophrenia
squizofrenico n, adj schizophrenic, schizophrene
squizopodo n, adj schizopod, schizopodous
stabile adj stable;
stabilimento n establishment (1. act of establishing, founding, or setting up; 2. institution, organization, business, etc.)
stabilir v to establish (1. to make firm or stable; 2. to found, set up; 3. as in "to establish someone in business");
stabilitate n stability
stabilitor n establisher
stabilizacion n stabilization
stabilizar n to stabilize
stabilizator n stabilizer (1. one who stabilizes; 2. [Aeronaut.])
stabulacion n stabling (of cattle, horses etc.)
stabular v to stable
stabulo n stable, cattle barn, sty, etc.
staccato [I] [Mus.] staccato
stacion n I. (action of) standing; II. station (1. stop, stopping place; 2. station building, depot);
stacionar v to halt, stop (= to cease to go on or move)
stacionario adj stationary (= fixed in a certain station, place, course)
stadio n 1. [Sports] stadium; 2. stage (of development, etc.)
stafa n stirrup
stafero n groom; footman
stafeta n staffette, estafette; mounted courier
stagnacion n stagnation
stagnante 1. ppr of stagnar ; 2. adj stagnant
stagnar v to stagnate, be stagnant
stagno n pond, pool, standing water
stalactite n [Geol.] stalactite;
stalactitico adj stalactitic, stalactitical
stalagmite n [Geol.] stalagmite
stalagmitico adj stalagmitic, stalagmitical
stalo n stall (= "choir stall")
stalon n stallion
staminal adj [Bot.] staminal, stamineal
staminato adj [Bot.] staminate
stamine n 1. worsted yarn; 2. [Bot.] stamen
staminifero adj [Bot.] staminiferous
stampa n print (= engraving, woodcut, etc.)
stampage n stamping, impressing, imprinting
stampar v to stamp (= to impress or imprint with some mark)
stampator n stamper (= one who or that which stamps)
stanar v to tin (= to plate with tin)
stanaro n tinsmith
stanato n [Chem.] stannate
stanator n tin plater
stanatura n tinning, tin-plating
stand [A] n stand (1. grandstand; 2. as in "refreshment stand")
standard [A] n standard (= norm of comparison);
standardizacion n standardization
standardizar v to standardize
standardo n standard, banner
stanico adj [Chem.] stannic;
stanifero adj stanniferous, stannic
stano n tin;
stanza [I] n [Pros.] stanza
starter [A] n [Sports] starter (= official who gives the signal to start)
stase n [Pathol.] stasis (= stagnation of the blood in a blood vessel)
statica n statics
statico adj static; also: [Elec.]
statista n statesman
statistica n statistics ("science of statistics")
statistico adj statistical, n statistician
stato n I. state (1. condition or manner of existence; 2. commonwealth); II. [Pol.] estate; III. status (= legal standing, position);
statua n statue
statuaria n statuary (= art of making statues)
statuario adj statuary
statuaro n statue maker, statuary
statueta n statuette
statura n stature (= bodily height)
statutario adj statutory
statuto n 1. bylaw, ordinance, regulation; 2. statute (as in "statute of occupation")
steamer [A] n steamer, steamship
stear n tallow, suet
stearato n [Chem.] stearate
stearico adj [Chem.] stearic
stearina n stearin
steatite n steatite, soapstone; also: French chalk
steatoma n [Med.] steatoma
steatosis n [Med.] fatty degeneration, steatosis
Stefano npr Stephen
stela n I. star (1. heavenly body; 2. as in "to be born under a lucky star"); II. blaze (on horse);
stelar � v to star, stud with stars
stelar � adj stellar
stelato adj starry, starred;
stelifero adj stelliferous
stencil [A] n (mimeographing) stencil
stenico adj [Pathol.] sthenic
stenografia n stenography, shorthand
stenografiar v to stenograph, write shorthand
stenografico adj stenographic
stenografista n stenographist, stenographer
stenografo n stenographer
stentore adj stentorian, (1. person with a loud voice; 2. [Biol.])
Stentore npr [Gr. Antiq.] Stentor;
stepa n steppe
sterbordo n [Naut.] starboard
stercoral adj stercoral
stercorar v to manure, dung
stercorario n dunghill
stercore n manure, dung
stereo n [Metric System] stere, cubic meter
stereografia n stereography
stereografico adj stereographic
stereometria n stereometry
stereoscopia n stereoscopy
stereoscopico adj stereoscopic
stereoscopio n stereoscope
stereotipar v to stereotype (1. to make into stereos; 2. to make stereotyped)
stereotipia n stereotyping; stereotype, stereotypy
stereotipico adj stereotype, stereotypic
stereotipo n stereo, stereotype (= stereotype plate)
stereotomia n stereotomy
stereotomico adj stereotomic
steril adj sterile, barren
sterilitate n sterility, barrenness
sterilizacion n sterilization
sterilizar v to sterilize (1. to deprive of fecundity; 2. to free from bacteria)
sterilizato 1. pp of sterilisar ; 2. adj sterile (= free from bacteria)
sterilizator n sterilizer
sternal adj [Anat.] sternal
sternalgia n [Med.] sternalgia
sterno n breastbone, sternum
sternocostal adj [Anat.] sternocostal
sternutacion n sternutation, sneezing
sternutamento n 1. (act of) sneezing; 2. sneeze
sternutar v to sneeze
sternutatorio adj sternutatory
stetoscopia n stethoscopy
stetoscopico adj stethoscopic
stetoscopio n stethoscope
steward [A] n [Naut., etc.] steward
stico n [Pros.] stich, stichos
sticomitia n [Gr. Lit.] stichomythy
stigie adj Stygian
stigma n stigma (1. brand; 2. [Pathol.]; 3. [Bot.]; 4. [Zool.] spiracle)
stigmata npl [Theol.] stigmata
stigmatizacion n stigmatization
stigmatizar v to stigmatize (1. [Theol.]: 2. to brand, stamp with infamy)
stila n drop
stilacion n dripping
stilar v to drip
stil n style (1. [Antiq.] stylus; 2. manner of writing, speaking, making, etc.);
stileto n stiletto, stylet
stilista n stylist (as in "prose stylist")
stilistica n stylistics, stylistic
stilistico adj stylistic, stylistical
stilizacion n stylization
stilizar v to stylize, conventionalize
stilo (lead) pencil;
stimulacion n 1. stimulation; 2. (action of) goading
stimulante n stimulant, 1. ppr of stimular ; 2. adj stimulating
stimular v to stimulate; 2. to goad
stimulativo adj stimulative
stimulator n stimulator
stimulo n 1. stimulus; 2. goad
stipar v to stuff, fill up
stipendiar v to pay a stipend to
stipendiario n stipendiary (= one who receives a stipend)
stipendio n stipend
stipulacion n stipulation
stipular v to stipulate
stirpe n stock (1. stem, trunk, etc.; 2. as in "of old English stock"); also: stirps
stivage n estivage
stivar v to steeve, stow in the ship's hold
stivator n steever (= one who steeves); specif.: stevedore
stoa n [Gr. Antiq.] stoa (= portico; specif.: the Stoa at Athens where the philosopher Zeno lectured)
stofa n 1. material, fabric; 2. stuff (= substance, essence)
stoicismo n stoicism (1. [Philos.]; 2. repression of the emotions; indifference to pleasure and pain)
stoico adj stoic, stoical (1. [Philos.]; 2. indifferent to pleasure and pain), n stoic (1. [Philos.]; 2. one who practices stoicism)
stola n [Eccl.] stole
stoma n [Bot.] stoma;
stomacal adj stomachic
stomaco n stomach
stomas [Bot.] stomata
stomatitis n [Pathol.] stomatitis
stomatoscopio n stomatoscope
stop! [A] interj [Naut., etc.] stop!; also: [Teleg.]
stopa n tow; oakum
stopar v to stop up (with tow or oakum); II. to stop (1. to bring a motor a car, etc. to a halt; 2. to come to a halt)
stopator n caulker
stoposo adj tow, towy
strabe adj cross-eyed, squinting;
strabismo n strabismus, squinting
strabotomia n [Surg.] strabotomy
strangulacion n strangulation
strangular v to strangle; 2. [Med.] to strangulate
strangulato 1. pp of strangular ; 2. adj [Med.] strangulated;
strangulator n strangler;
strata n (paved) road, highway, street
stratagema n stratagem
stratagematico adj stratagemic, stratagematic
strategia n strategy
strategico adj strategic
strategista n strategist
stratego n 1. leader (of an army, etc.); 2. strategist
stratificacion n [Geol.] stratification
stratificar v to stratify (= to deposit in strata) [Geol.]
strato n layer, stratum
stratosfera n stratosphere
stratosferico adj stratospheric, stratospherical
streper v to rattle, rumble, din
strepitar v to make a (great) noise, din, rattling
strepito n noise, din
strepitoso adj noisy
streptococo n [Bacteriol.] streptococcus
stricnico adj strychnic
stricnina n [Chem.] strychnine
stricninismo n [Med.] strychninism
stricno n [Bot.] Strychnos
stricteza n 1. narrowness; 2. tightness; 3. closeness
stricto n straits, narrows; also: sound, adj I. narrow (= of little breadth); II. tight (= fitting closely); III. strict (1. precise; 2. severe)
strictura n (act of) binding tightly, tightening, stricture
stridencia n stridence, stridency
stridente 1. ppr of strider ; 2. adj strident
strider v to make a harsh, shrill, noise; to creak, grate, shrill, whir, etc.
stridor n stridor (= shrill, shrieking sound)
stridulacion n stridulation; specif.: [Zool.]
stridulante adj stridulant, stridulent
stridular v to stridulate; specif.: [Zool.]; also: to squeak
stridulator n stridulator
stridulatorio adj stridulatory
stridulo adj stridulous, creaking, squeaky
strige n [Zool.] Strix
strigides npl [Zool.] Strigidae
stringer v to enfold tightly, compress
strofa n strophe (1. [Gr. Lit.]; 2. [Pros.] stanza)
strofico adj strophic, strophical
Stroncian npr Strontian (= parish of Strontian)
stronciana n [Chem.] strontia
stroncianite n [Mineral.] strontianite, strontian
strontium n [Chem.] strontium
stropiar v to maim, cripple, lame, etc.
stropiato n cripple, maimed person, etc.
structura n structure
structural adj structural
strudel [G] n strudel
struer v to arrange, put in order; to prepare; 2. to build, construct
struma n struma (1. scrofulous tumor; 2. goiter)
strumoso adj strumous (= affected with struma); also: affected with goiter
stucar v to stucco, overlay with stucco
stucator n stuccoer, stuccoworker
stucatura n stuccowork
stuco n stucco
studente n student
studiante n student
studiar v to study
studio n I. study (1. act or process of studying; 2. room devoted to study; 3. [Art, Lit.]; 4. [Mus.] �tude); II. studio
studioso adj studious (= assiduous in study)
stupefacente � n narcotic, stupefacient
stupefacente � adj stupefying, stupefacient
stupefacer v to stupefy (1. to make torpid, benumb; 2. to amaze)
stupefaciente � n narcotic, stupefacient
stupefaciente � adj stupefying, stupefacient
stupefacion n stupefaction (1. torpor; 2. amazement)
stupefactivo adj stupefying, stupefactive
stupendo adj amazing, stupendous
stuper v to be stunned, amazed, etc.
stupiditate n stupidity
stupido adj 1. stunned, amazed; 2. stupid
stupor n stupor
stupula n stubble (= the stumps of wheat, corn, grass, etc. left in the ground after reaping)
sturion n [Ichthyol.] sturgeon
sturno n starling
su adj poss his; her; its
Suabia npr Swabia ^
suabo n, adj Swabian (1. natives of Swabia; 2. Swabian dialect) ^
suasibile adj suasible, persuadable
suasion n suasion
suasivo adj suasive, suasory
suave adj sweet, pleasing, suave
suaviloquente adj mild-spoken
suavitate n sweetness, mildness
sub prep under, below, beneath
subalimentacion n undernourishment; also: malnutrition
subalimentar v to undernourish
subalterno adj subaltern, subordinate
subcamiza n undershirt
subclavio n [Anat.] subclavius
subconciencia n subconsciousness
subconciente � n [Psychol.] subconscious
subconciente � adj subconscious
subcontrario adj [Philos.] subcontrary
subcupa n saucer
subcutaneo adj subcutaneous
subdelegacion n subdelegation
subdelegar v to subdelegate
subdivider v to subdivide
subdivisibile adj subdivisible
subdivision n subdivision
subdominante n [Mus.] subdominant
subgecion n subjection (= action of subjecting or subjugating)
subgectar v to subject, subjugate
subgectivismo n [Philos.] subjectivism
subgectivista n subjectivist
subgectivitate n subjectiveness, subjectivity
subgectivo adj subjective (1. pertaining to a subject; 2. as in "a subjective judgment"; 3. [Philos.]; 4. [Psychol.])
subgecto n I. subject (1. matter, theme, topic; 2. [Gram.]; 3. [Philos.]; 4. as in "British subject"); II. individual, fellow, chap
subgonela n petticoat, slip, underskirt
subinde adv 1. immediately after, just after, forthwith; 2. repeatedly, frequently; from time to time
subitaneitate n suddenness
subitaneo adj sudden
subito adv suddenly, unexpectedly, adv sudden
subjacente adj subjacent
subjacer v to subdue, subject; 2. to submit (as in "to submit for approval");
subjugacion n subjugation
subjugar v to subjugate
subjugator n subjugator
subjunctivo adj 1. conjunctive, connective; 2. [Gram.] subjunctive
subjunger v to subjoin, annex, append
sublevacion n sublevation (1. (act of) raising, lifting up; 2. revolt, insurrection)
sublevamento n 1. (act of) raising, lifting up; 2. revolt, insurrection
sublevar v to raise, lift up; 2. to incite to revolt;
sublimacion n sublimation
sublimar v to sublimate (1. to exalt; to sublime, make sublime; 2. [Chem.; Phychoanalysis, etc.])
sublimato n [Chem.] sublimate
sublime adj/n sublime;
subliminal adj [Psychol.] subliminal
sublimitate n sublimity
sublinear v to underline
sublineatura n underline
sublingual adj [Anat.] sublingual
sublobular adj sublobular
sublocacion n (act of) subletting
sublocar v to sublet
sublocotenente n [Mil.] sublieutenant
sublunar adj sublunary, sublunar
submarino n, adj submarine (torpedo boat)
submaxilar adj [Anat.] submaxillary
submerger v to submerge
submergibile adj submersible
submersibile � n submarine boat
submersibile � adj submersible
submersion n submersion
submerso adj submerged, submersed
subministrar v to furnish, supply
submision n submission
submisivo adj submissive
submiso adj submissive
submiter v to subdue, subject; 2. to submit (as in "to submit for approval");
subnavigar v to cruise under water
subnegacion n concealment, withholding (information required by law)
subnegar v to conceal, hold back, withhold (information required by law)
subordinacion n subordination
subordinar v to subordinate
subordinato 1. pp of subordinar ; 2. n, adj subordinate;
subornacion n subornation
subornar v to suborn
subornator n suborner
subprefecto n subprefect
subprefectura n subprefecture
subprior n subprior
subpriora n subprioress
subproducto n by-product
subrogacion n subrogation
subrogar v to surrogate, subrogate
subrogato adj surrogated
subscriber v to subscribe (1. to sign one's name to; 2. to promise over one's signature; 3. as in "to subscribe to a periodical or other installment publication")
subscripcion n subscription (1. act of signing one's name to; 2. as in "subscription for a periodical, etc.")
subscriptor n subscriber
subscriver v to subscribe (1. to sign one's name to; 2. to promise over one's signature; 3. as in "to subscribe to a periodical or other installment publication") (*)
subseguencia n subsequence
subseguente adj subsequent
subseguer v to follow next
subsider v to abate, settle down, subside
subsidiar v to subsidize (= to grant a subsidy to)
subsidiario adj subsidiary, supplementary
subsidio n subsidy
subsistencia n subsistence;
subsistente adj subsistent (= existing)
subsister v to subsist (1. to continue to exist; 2. to keep oneself alive)
subspecie n [Biol.] subspecies
substancia n substance (1. [Philos.]; 2. matter, material, stuff; 3. material possessions, property; 4. as in "the substance of what he said");
substancial adj substantial (1. [Philos.]; 2. having substance)
substancialitate n substantiality
substantivo n, adj substantive (= independent and self-subsistent); noun
substitucion n substitution
substituer v to substitute (= to put in the place of another person or thing)
substituto n substitute
substrato n substratum; also: [Metaph.]
substrucion n [Arch.] substruction
substructura n substructure
substruer v to substruct [Arch.]
subtangente n [Math.] subtangent
subtender v to subtend [Geom.]
subtensa n [Geom.] subtense
subterfugo n subterfuge
subterfuger v to make use of subterfuges
subteraneo n, adj basement, underground passage or room, etc.
subtil adj subtle, subtile
subtilitate n subtlety, subtility
subtilizacion n 1. rarefaction; 2. subtilization (= drawing of subtle distinctions)
subtilizar v to rarefy, refine; 2. to subtilize (= to make subtle distinctions)
subtitulo n subtitle
subtracion n 1. withdrawal, removal; 2. [Math.] subtraction
subtraer v to withdraw, take away; 2. [Math.] to subtract;
subtropical adj subtropical
subtus adv below, beneath, underneath
subula n awl
subulato adj subulate, awl-shaped
subulimento n simmering
subulir v to simmer
subumano adj subhuman
suburbano adj suburban
suburbicario adj [Eccl.] suburbicarian, suburbicary
suburbio n suburb
subvencion n subvention
subventionar v to subsidize, endow
subversion n subversion (= overthrow)
subversivo adj subversive
subversor n subverter
subverter v to overthrow, subvert
subvestimentos npl underwear, underclothes
sucarar v to sugar, sweeten
sucedaneo n substitute, succedaneum
suceder v to succeed (1. to follow; 2. to be successful)
sucedito 1. pp of succeder ; 2. adj successful
sucepcion n susception of holy orders; [Eccl.]
suceptibile adj susceptible (= very sensitive); also: touchy;
suceptibilitate n susceptibility; susceptibleness; also: touchiness
suceptivo adj susceptive
sucesion n succession (1. the coming of one thing or person after another; 2. "succession as heir")
sucesivemente adv successively, in succession
sucesivo adj successive
suceso n 1. outcome; 2. success;
sucesor n successor
sucinato n [Chem.] succinate
sucincto adj succinct
sucinger v to gird up
sucinico adj [Chem.] succinic
sucino n yellow amber, succin, succinite
sucion n suction (= act of sucking)
sucitacion n (action of) raising up; provocation; instigation
sucitar v to raise up, bring into being; give rise to; stir up, instigate
suco n 1. juice, sap, etc.; 2. pith, quintessence (of a book, poem, etc.);
sucoso adj juicy
sucrage n sugaring, sweetening
sucraria n sugarworks
sucraro n sugar maker
sucrato 1. pp of sucrar ; 2. adj sweet, sugary
sucre n sugar
sucriera n sugar bowl
sucro n sugar
sucroso n [Chem.] sucrose
sucubar v to lie below (= not to lie on top)
sucubo n succubus
suculencia n succulence
suculente adj succulent
sucumber v to succumb
sucurer v to succor, help
sucuribile adj succorable
sucursal � n branch, branch office
sucursal � adj subsidiary, succursal
sucurso n succor, help
sucusa n shake, shaking; also: quake
sucusion n [Med.] succussion
sucuter v to shake (as in "to shake a tree"); 2. to shake off
sud n south;
sudacion n (excessive) perspiration
Sudan npr Sudan ^
sudanese adj/n Sudanese ^
sudar v to sweat, perspire;
sudario n sudary, sudarium
sudatorio adj sudatory
sudor n sweat, perspiration;
sudorifero adj sudoriferous
sudorifico n, adj [Pharm.] sudorific
sudoripare adj sudoriferous, sudoriparous;
sue pron poss his; hers; its
suer v to sew; 2. to stitch;
suficiencia n 1. sufficiency (= sufficient quantity, supply, etc.); 2. (adequate) qualification, ability, competence
suficiente adj sufficient
sufixar v to suffix
sufixo n [Gram.] suffix
suflar v to blow (1. to send out a strong current of air; 2. as in "the wind blows"); II. to prompt (an actor, etc.); III. [Checkers] to blow, huff;
suflator n 1. blower (= one who or that which blows); 2. [Theat.] prompter
sufleto n bellows (as in "hand bellows")
suflo n 1. breath, breathing; 2. breeze, waft
sufocacion n suffocation
sufocante adj choking, stifling
sufocar v to suffocate, choke (someone or something); 2. to become suffocated or choked
sufragane adj [Eccl.] suffragan;
sufragar v to vote (for); 2. to help, support; 3. [Eccl.] to intercede (for)
sufrage n 1. suffrage, vote; 2. help, support; 3. [Eccl.] suffrage;
sufragista n suffragist
sufrencia n suffering, pain
sufrer v to suffer (1. to undergo, endure; 2. to bear with, tolerate; 3. to experience mental or physical pain; 4. to be injured, harmed, impaired).
sufribile adj bearable, tolerable, sufferable
sufritor n sufferer (= one who suffers pain, etc.)
sufumigacion n suffumigation
sufumigar v to suffumigate
suger v to suck (as in "to suck blood")
sugerer v to suggest (= to prompt, put into one's mind); also: [Hypnot.]
sugestibile adj suggestible (1. easily influenced by suggestion, esp. hypnotic suggestion; 2. that may be suggested)
sugestibilitate n suggestibility
sugestion n suggestion (= prompting); also: [Hypnot.]
sugestivo adj suggestive (= tending to suggest)
suicida n suicide (= one who commits suicide)
suicidal adj suicidal
suicidar v commit suicide;
suicidio n suicide, self-murder
suite [F] n suite (1. following, retinue; 2. [Mus.])
Suitza npr 1. Switzerland; 2. Schwyz ^
suitzo n I. Swiss (1. native of Switzerland; 2. Swiss guard, Switzer; 3. Swiss language or dialect); II. [Eccl. etc.] hall porter (in full regalia) ^
sulcar v to furrow, plow
sulco n 1. furrow; 2. wake (of a ship)
sulfato n [Chem.] sulphate
sulfido n [Chem.] sulphide
sulfidrico adj sulphydric;
sulfidro n sulphydrate
sulfito n [Chem.] sulphite
sulfon n [Chem.] sulphone
sulfonal n [Med.] sulphonal
sulfuracion n sulphurization, sulphuration
sulfurar v to sulphurize, sulphur
sulfurator n sulphurator
sulfurico adj sulphuric
sulfuriera n sulphur mine
sulfuroso adj sulphurous (as in "sulphurous acid")
sultan n sultan (= ruler of a Mohammedan state)
sultana n 1. sultana, sultaness; 2. [Hist.] sultane (= long gown in Turkish style)
sultanato n sultanate
suma n sum (1. [Math.]; 2. amount of money; 3. summary, epitome);
sumario n summary
sumarizacion n summarization
sumarizar v to summarize
sumator n one who does sums
sumer v to take, lay hold of
sumista n summist
sumitate n 1. summit, top; 2. leading or outstanding person
sumo adj highest, topmost
sumpto n expense, cost
sumptuario adj sumptuary;
sumptuositate n sumptuousness
sumptuoso adj sumptuous
supa n soup
super I. prep 1. on, upon; on top of; above, over; 2. about, concerning, on; II. adv above, on top;
superabile adj surmountable, superable
superabundancia n superabundance
superabundante adj superabundant
superabundar v to superabound
superalimentacion n overfeeding
superalimentar v to overfeed
superar v to overcome, vanquish, surmount; 2. to surpass, excel, exceed
superbia n arrogance, haughtiness
superbo adj 1. arrogant, overbearing; 2. superb
supercarga n surcharge (1. overload; 2. "surcharge on a postage stamp")
supercargar v to overload, overburden
superciliario adj superciliary
supercilio n (eye)brow
supercilioso adj beetle-browed, beetling; also: supercilious
supercingula n surcingle
supercostal adj [Anat.] supracostal
supere adj higher, upper
superecitacion n overexcitement; surexcitation
superecitar v to overexcite; overstimulate
supereminencia n supereminence
supereminente adj supereminent
supererogacion n supererogation
supererogar v tc supererogate
supererogatorio adj supererogatory (as in "supererogatory fasts")
superfacie n surface (1. exterior of an object, superficial area)
superfetacion n superfetation (1. [Physiol.]; 2. redundance, superfluity)
superficial adj superficial
superficialitate n superficiality
superficie n surface (= superficial area)
superfino adj superfine
superflue adj superfluous
superfluitate n superfluity
superintendencia n supervision, superintendence
superintendente n superintendent
superintender v to superintend
superior � n superior; also: [Eccl.];
superior � adj 1. higher, upper; 2. superior
superioritate n superiority
superlativo n, adj superlative (1. supreme; 2. [Gram.])
supermundano adj supermundane, supernatural
supernatural adj supernatural
supernavigar v to sail above; to float or sail on (top of)
supernome, -ine n surname; also: nickname (*)
supernominar v to surname; also: to nickname, give a nickname to
supernumerario adj supernumerary, extra
superomine n superman
superpaga n overpayment
superpagar v to overpay
superpasar v to surpass (1. to excel; 2. to exceed)
superponer v to superpose, superimpose
superposicion n superposition, superimposition
superproducion n overproduction
supersaturacion n supersaturation
supersaturar v to supersaturate
superscarpa n overshoe
superseminar v to sow over (ground already sown)
supersticion n superstition
supersticioso adj superstitious
superstructura n superstructure
supertaxa n surtax
supertoto n 1. overcoat, surtout; 2. topcoat; 3. overalls
superumano adj superhuman
superveniencia n supervenience
supervenir v to happen, supervene
supervivencia n survival (as in "survival of the fittest")
supervivente n survivor
superviver v to survive (= to continue to exist);
supiera n tureen
suplantacion n supplantation
suplantar v to supplant, supersede
suplantator n supplanter
suplecion n [Gram.] suppletion
suplementacion n supplementation
suplementar v to supplement
suplementario adj supplementary;
suplemento n supplement (1. addition; 2. [Math.])
supler v to supply, provide, furnish; 2. to substitute, to supply for (someone); 3. to be a substitute or replacement
supletivo adj supplementary, suppletive
supletor n 1. supplier, provider; 2. substitute, deputy
supletorio adj supplementary, suppletory
suplica n request, prayer, petition
suplicacion n entreaty, supplication
suplicante n supplicant, suppliant
suplicar v to entreat, supplicate
suplicator n suppliant, supplicator
suplicatorio adj supplicatory
supliciar v to execute, put to death; 2. to torture
supliciato n 1. executed person; 2. person under torture
suplicio n punishment; torture; execution
suponer v to suppose
suportabile adj supportable, bearable
suportar v to support (1. to sustain, carry; 2. to endure, suffer)
suporto n support (= anything that supports or holds up)
suposicion n supposition
supositicio adj supposititious, spurious
supositivo adj suppositive
supositorio n [Med.] suppository
supra I. prep above, over; II. adv on the top, above
suprarenal adj [Anat.] suprarenal, adrenal;
suprasensibile adj [Philos.] supersensible; spec.: spiritual
supremacia n supremacy
supremo adj 1. supreme; 2. last, final;
supresion n suppression; also: [Med.]
supresivo adj suppressive
suprimer v to suppress (as in "to suppress newspapers, a smile, etc.")
supuracion n suppuration
supurante � n suppurative
supurante � 1. ppr of suppurar ; 2. adj suppurant, suppurative
supurar v to suppurate (= to form or secrete pus)
supurativo adj suppurative
sura n calf (of the leg)
sural adj sural (= pertaining to the calf of the leg)
surdina n [Mus.] mute, sordine
surditate n deafness
surdo n, adj 1. deaf; 2. surd, dull, muffled
surdo-muto n, adj deaf and dumb, deaf-mute
surealismo n surrealism
surealista n surrealist
surepcion n surreptitious action or manner; surreption
surepticio adj surreptitious
surgente 1. ppr of surger ; 2. adj surgent
surger v to rise, arise; also: to loom, emerge
surider v to smile (= to be smiling)
suriso n smile
surmontabile adj surmountable
surmontar v to surmount (1. to rise above; 2. to be above or on top of; 3. to overcome)
surogar v to substitute for, replace
surogato n substitute (as in "substitute for coffee"), surrogate
surplicio n [Eccl.] surplice
surplus [F] n surplus
surprendente adj surprising
surprender v to surprise (1. to take unawares; 2. to astonish)
surprisa n surprise (1. unexpected act, event, etc.; 2. "feeling of surprise");
surtout [F] n overcoat
surveliancia n supervision, superintendence, watch
surveliante n supervisor, superintendent, watcher
surveliar v to supervise, superintend, watch
suspectar v to suspect
suspecto adj suspicious, suspect
suspender v to suspend (1. to hang, hang up; 2. as in "to suspend sentence, publication, etc."; 3. to remove temporarily from office, function, etc.)
suspense adj in suspense, in suspension
suspension n suspension (= act of suspending)
suspensivo adj suspending, suspensive
suspensor n suspender (= one who or that which suspends or allows to suspend);
suspensores [Clothing] suspenders
suspensorio n [Med.] suspensory
suspicion n suspicion
suspicioso adj suspicious, distrustful
suspirar v to sigh; to suspire
suspirator n sigher
suspiro n 1. sigh; 2. [Mus.] quarter-rest
sustenencia n sustenance
sustenente 1. ppr of sustener ; 2. adj sustaining
sustenepectore n brassi�re
sustener v to sustain (1. to prop up; 2. to back, give one's support to; 3. to keep, maintain; 4. to bear, endure);
sustenimento n sustainment (1. sustaining; 2. means of support)
sustentacion n sustentation
sustentamento n sustenance
sustentar v to sustain, feed, etc.
sustentor n sustainer
susuracion n susurration
susurante adj whispering, murmuring, rustling, susurrant, etc.
susurar v (to make a low, continuous sound), to hum, drone, buzz, etc.; 2. to whisper, mutter, mumble, grumble, etc.
susurator n murmurer, whisperer, hummer, etc.
susuro n murmur, buzz, hum, rustle, etc.; also: susurrus
sutura n 1. suture (1. [Anat., Bot.]; 2. [Surg.]); II. sewing, stitching; also: needlework; III. seam (of a dress, suit, etc.)
sutural adj sutural
Sveda npr Sweden ^
svedese n 1. Swede; 2. Swedish,adj Swedish ^
svelte adj slender, slim; also: svelte
tabacaira n snuffbox
tabacaria n tobacconist's, cigar store, etc.
tabacaro n tobacconist
tabaco n tobacco (1. tobacco plant; 2. as in "smoking tobacco")
tabela n table, tables (as in "statistic tables")
tabernaculo n tabernacle
tableau [F] n tableau
tableta n tablet (= small flat piece of medicine, candy, etc.)
tabouret [F] n stool (= seat without a back)
tabu n taboo
tabula (window) sill, n I. slab, plate, board, table; II. table (1. [Furniture]; 2. as in "table of contents");
tabulacion n tabulation
tabular � v to tabulate
tabular � adj tabular
tabulator n tabulator
tabuliero n board (for chess, checkers etc.); tray (for serving tea, coffee etc.)
tacer v to be silent, keep quiet (= to refrain from speaking); 2. to pass over in silence, keep to oneself
tacito 1. pp of tacer ; 2. adj tacit
taciturnitate n taciturnity
taciturno adj taciturn
tactica n tactics, tactic
tactico adj tactical , n tactician
tactil adj tactile (= pertaining to the sence of touch)
tactilitate n tactility
tacto n 1. (act of) touching; 2. tact (as in "social tact")
tafeta n taffeta;
Tago npr Tagus
tal adj such a, such;
talco n [Mineral.] talc; talcum (powder)
talcoso adj talcose
talento n talent (1. [Antiq.]; 2. as in "talent for acting")
talentoso adj talented
talia n 1. edge (= sharp side of a blade); 2. stature, height
taliar v to cut (= to make or shape by cutting); also: [Dressmaking] to cut out; 2. [Cards] to hold the bank
taliator n cutter (of gems, wood, stone, etc.)
talisman n talisman
talismanico adj talismanic
talmente adv so;
talmud [HB] n Talmud
talmudico adj Talmudic
talmudista n Talmudist
talogeno n thallogen
talon n 1. heel; (also of stocking, shoe etc.); 2. [Arch.] talon; 3. [Fin.] stub, counterfoil, talon, etc.
talpa n [Zool.] mole
tamben (I) too, (me) too;
tambur n I. drum (1. [Mus.] 2. eardrum; 3. [special: Arch., Technol., etc.]); II. [Fortif.] tambour; III. drummer;
tamburino n tambourine
tampon [F] n [Med.] tampon
tamponamento n [Med.] tamponage
tamponar v to tampon [Med.]
tanage n tanning, tannage
tanar v to tan (skins)
tanaria n tannery
tanator n tanner
tangencia n [Math.] tangency
tangencial adj [Math.] tangential
tangente n, adj [Math.] tangent
tanger v to touch
tangibile adj tangible (= capable of being touched)
tangibilitate n tangibility (= quality of being tangible)
tanico adj tannic
tanino n tannin
tano n tan, tanbark
tanque n tank (as in "water tank, gasoline tank, etc.")
tantalico adj [Chem.] tantalic
tantalite n [Mineral.] tantalite
tantalium n [Chem.] tantalum
Tantalo npr [Gr. Mythol.] Tantalus;
tantalo [Ornith.] tantalus
tanto adv so, so much;
tapar v to plug, stop up
tapete n rug, carpet, tapestry, etc.;
tapioca n tapioca
tapisar v to do tapestry work; also: to upholster
tapisaria n tapestry; also: upholstery
tapisaro n tapestry worker; also: upholsterer
tapo n plug, stopper
taquigrafia n tachygraphy
taquigrafico adj tachygraphic, tachygraphical
taquigrafo n tachygrapher, tachygraphist
taquimetria n [Surv.] tachymetry
taquimetro n [Surv.] tachymeter
tardar v to delay (= to move slowly, linger)
tarde adv late, slow, tardy
tardigrado n [Zool.] tardigrade
tardivo adj tardy (1. slow; 2. late)
tarifa n tariff (1. [Customs]; 2. scale or schedule of prices);
tarifar v to tariff (= to list the tariff value of)
tasa n cup ("teacup", "coffee cup", etc.)
tasca n 1. bag; 2. pocket;
tascata n pocketful
tastar v to feel, touch
tatu n 1. (practice of) tattooing; 2. tattoo (= design produced by tattooing)
tatuage n 1. (practice of) tattooing; 2. tattoo (= design produced by tattooing)
tatuar v to tattoo, do tattooing
tatuator n tattooer
taumaturgia n thaumaturgy
taumaturgico adj thaumaturgic
taumaturgo n thaumaturge
taureator n toreador (bullfighter)
taurides npl [Astron.] Taurids
tauriforme adj bull-shaped, tauriform
taurino adj bull, bull's, taurine
tauro n bull (= male bovine animal);
Tauro [Astron.] Taurus, Bull
taurobolio n taurobolium, tauroboly (= sacrifice of bulls)
tauromaquia n tauromachy, bullfighting
tauromaquico adj tauromachic
tautologia n tautology
tautologico adj tautological
taverna n tavern
tavernaro n tavern keeper, taverner
taxa n 1. rate, established price; 2. tax (as in "income tax")
taxabile adj liable to tax or duty; taxable; dutiable
taxacion n 1. setting of prices, wages, etc.; 2. [Admin.] taxation
taxar v rate, set the price for; II. to tax (1. to impose a tax on; to subject to taxation; 2. to charge, accuse)
taxator n assessor, levier, etc. of taxes
taxi n taxi, taxicab
taxidermia n taxidermy
taxidermico adj taxidermic, taxidermal
taxidermista n taxidermist
taximetro n taximeter
taxinomia n taxonomy, taxinomy
taxinomico adj taxonomic, taxonomical
taxinomista n taxonomist
taxo n yew
taxon n badger
taxoniera n badger hole
te � n tea
te � pron 1. pers you [in familiar or informal use; addressing one person] (as in "I love you", "for you"); 2. refl yourself [in familiar or informal use; addr
teatral adj theatrical
teatralitate n theatricalness (= character of being theatrical in type, behavior, etc.)
teatro n theater (1. theater building, hall etc.; 2. theatrical art, profession, literature, etc.);
teatromania n theatromania
teatromano n theatromaniac
teca n [Anat., Bot., Zool.] theca (= sheath, capsule, receptacle, etc.)
tecnica n 1. technics, technology; 2. technique
tecnicismo n technicalism, technicism; technical term
tecnicitate n technicalness, technicality
tecnico adj technical,n technician
tecnocracia n technocracy
tecnocratico adj technocratic
tecnocrato n technocrat
tecnologia n technology
tecnologico adj technological
tecnologo n technologist
tecto n 1. roof; 2. ceiling
tectonica n tectonics
tectonico adj tectonic
tedio n tedium, tediousness;
tedioso adj tedious (= involving tedium)
teger v to cover, conceal
tegula n tile
tegular v to tile
tegularia n tilery
tegularo n tiler
teiera n teapot
teiero n tea plant, tea shrub
teina n [Chem.] theine
teismo n theism
teista n theist
teistico adj theistic
tela n I. cloth, fabric; II. canvas (1. strong cloth of hemp or flax; 2. oil painting); III. [Theat.] curtain;
telario n loom
telautografo n telautograph, facsimile telegraph
teleferar v to telpher (= to transport in a telpher)
telefero n, adj telpher (= light car suspended from cables)
telefonar v to telephone
telefonia n telephony
telefonico adj telephonic
telefonista n (telephone) operator
telefono n telephone
telefoto n telephoto (1. apparatus for photographing at a distance; 2. apparatus for the transmission of messages by light; 3. apparatus for the electric transmissi
telefotografia n telephotography (1. photography at a distance; 2. electric transmission of photographs)
telegrafar v to telegraph
telegrafia n telegraphy
telegrafico adj telegraphic
telegrafista n telegraphist
telegrafo n telegraph
telegrama n telegram
telemecanica n [Elec.] telemechanics
telemetria n telemetry
telemetrico adj telemetric
telemetro n telemeter (= instrument for measuring the distance of an object from the observer)
teleologia n teleology
teleologico adj teleological
teleologista n teleologist
teleoste n,adj [Zool.] teleost, teleostean
teleosteos Teleostei
telepatia n telepathy
telepatico adj telepathic
telescopar v to telescope (as in "to telescope railroad cars");
telescopico adj telescopic
telescopio n telescope
television n television
tema n I. theme (1. topic, subject; 2. [School] composition; 3. [Mus.]); II. [Gram.] stem, base, theme
tematico adj thematic; specif.: [Gram., Mus.]
temerario adj temerarious
temere adj rash, temerous
temeritate n temerity
tempera [I] n [Paint.] tempera
temperamento n I. moderation (= quality of being moderate); II. temperament (1. disposition; 2. [Mus.])
temperancia n temperance;
temperante 1. ppr of temperar ; 2. adj temperate
temperar v to temper (1. to moderate, regulate, etc.; 2. [specif.: Metal., Paint.])
temperato I. pp of temperar ; II. adj temperate;
temperator n temperer (= one who or that which tempers)
temperatura n temperature
tempesta n storm
tempestar v to storm, rage
tempestuoso adj tempestuous
templo n temple (as in "temple of Diana")
tempo n I. time (1. duration; also: extent or point of time; 2. [Mus.]); II. weather; III. [Gram.] tense; , n [Mus.] tempo (*)
tempora n [Anat.] temple
temporal � adj [Anat.] temporal (= of or pertaining to the temples)
temporal � adj temporal (1. not ecclesiastical; 2. not eternal)
temporalitate n temporality (1. quality of being temporal or temporary; 2. [Eccl.])
temporaneo adj temporal, temporary
temporario adj temporary
tempore n I. time (1. duration; also: extent or point of time; 2. [Mus.]); II. weather; III. [Gram.] tense;
temporizacion n temporization
temporizar v to temporize
temporizator n temporizer
tenace adj tenacious (= persistent in a state, an action; also: an opinion, etc.)
tenacitate n tenacity, tenaciousness
tenalia n 1. tongs, pincers, nippers, vise, clamp, etc.; 2. [Fortif.] tenaille
tendencia n tendency
tendencioso adj tendentious (= subservient to a preconceived purpose)
tender v to stretch; also: to stretch out; to unfold, spread out;
tendine n [Anat.] tendon; sinew
tendinoso adj [Anat.] tendinous
tenditor n stretcher (= one who or that which stretches)
tendon n [Anat.] tendon
tenebras npl 1. darkness, dark; 2. [Eccl.] Tenebrae;
tenebrion n [Zool.] Tenebrio, meal worm
tenebrionides npl [Zool.] Tenebrionidae, darkling beetles
tenebrositate n darkness (1. dark; 2. wickedness)
tenebroso adj dark (1. obscure, dusky, tenebrous; 2. sinister, evil)
tenencia n tenancy
tenente n tenant
tener v to hold (something);
tenereza n tenderness (1. softness; 2. sensitiveness; 3. affection)
tenero adj tender (1. soft, not hard or tough; 2. delicate, sensitive; 3. affectionate)
tenia n tapeworm
tenibile adj tenable (as in "a tenable position")
tenibilitate n tenability
tenifuga n taeniafuge
tenis n tennis
tenor n tenor (1. course or direction; 2. general purport, drift; 3. [Mus.] highest adult male voice);
tenorino n falsetto tenor, tenorino
tenorizar v to sing as a tenor
tense adj tense (1. stretched tight; 2. feeling or evincing nervous tension)
tension n tension;
tensor n [Anat.] tensor
tenta n 1. tent; 2. awning
tentacion n temptation
tentaculo n [Zool.] tentacle
tentar v to tempt (1. to try, put to the test; 2. to try to allure, incite, etc.); II. to attempt, try;
tentativa n attempt, endeavor
tentator n tempter
tenue � n [Phonet.] tenuis
tenue � adj 1. thin, slender, tenuous; 2. slight, trifling, unimportant;
tenuirostre adj [Ornith.] tenuirostral, tenuirostrate
tenuirostro n [Ornith.] tenuiroster
tenuitate n 1. tenuity, thinness; 2. slightness, insignificance
teocracia n theocracy
teocratico adj theocratic
teocrato n theocrat
teodicea n theodicy
teogonia n theogony
teogonico adj theogonic
teologia n theology
teologico adj theological
teologizar v to theologize
teologo n theologian
teomancia n theomancy
teorema n theorem
teorematico adj theorematic
teoretica n theoretics
teoretico n theorist, theoretician, adj theoretical
teoria n 1. [Gr. Relig.] theoria; 2. theory
teorico adj theoretical
teorista n theorist
teorizar v to theorize
teoro n [Gr. Hist.] theor
teosofia n theosophy
teosofico adj theosophical
teosofo n theosophist
teper v to be lukewarm
tepidar v to warm slightly, take the chill off
tepiditate n tepidity
tepido adj lukewarm, tepid
tepor n lukewarmness
terapeuta n therapeutist
terapeutica n therapeutics
terapeutico adj therapeutic, therapeutical
terapia n 1. therapy; 2. therapeutics
tercia n I. [Mus.] third; II. tierce (1. [Fencing]; 2. [Eccl.])
terciana n tertian (fever)
terciano adj [Pathol.] tertian
terciar v to divide in three parts; 2. [Agr.] to plow for the third time
terciario adj tertiary
tercio adj third;
terebintina n turpentine, terebinthine
terebintinar v to terebinthinate, to turpentine
terebintino adj terebinthine (1. of the turpentine tree; 2. of turpentine)
terebinto n terebinth, turpentine tree
terebra n [Zool.] terebra (1. boring ovipositor of hymenopterous insect; 2. genus to which auger shell belongs)
terebrar v to bore, pierce
tergiversacion n tergiversation (= shift, subterfuge, evasion)
tergiversar v to tergiversate (= to use subterfuges)
tergiversator n tergiversator
termal adj thermal
termas npl thermae; specif.: [Rom. Antiq.]
termico adj thermic;
termidoriano n, adj [Fr. Hist.] Thermidorian
terminabile adj terminable
terminacion n termination (1. action of terminating; 2. [Gram.] ending)
terminal adj terminal
terminar v to terminate, to bring to an end;
terminativo adj terminative
terminator n terminator (= one who or that which terminates)
termino n term (1. limit in space or time; 2. a space of time; 3. expression; 4. "term of a contract, etc.";
terminologia n terminology
terminologico adj terminological
terminus [L] n terminus, terminal (= terminal point of a railway)
termite n thermite (as in "welding with thermite")
termocauterio n thermocautery
termodinamica n thermodynamics
termometro n thermometer
termopilas nprpl Thermopylae
termoquimia n thermochemistry
termostato n thermostat
ternario adj ternary
terno n group or set of three; also: [Lottery] tern
tera n 1. earth; 2. estate, property;
teraneo adj terranean, terraneous
terapleno n [Fortif.] terreplein; also: [R.R.] roadbed
teraqueo adj terraqueous
terasa n terrace (= open gallery, portico, colonnade, flat roof, etc.)
tereno n, adj I. (plot of) ground; II. terrain (1. [Mil.]; 2. [Geol.] terrane); III. land, soil;
terestre adj terrestrial (1. pertaining to the earth; 2. earthly)
teribile adj terrible
tericola n [Zool., Bot.] terricole, terricolist; attrib. terricolous
terier n terrier (as in "wire-haired terrier")
terificar v to terrify
terifico adj terrific
terigene adj terrigenous
terina n terrine; tureen
teritorial adj territorial
teritorialitate n territoriality
teritorio n territory; also: jurisdiction (= territory over which authority extends)
teror n terror
terorismo n terrorism
terorista n terrorist
terorizar v to terrorize
teroso adj earthy (as in "an earthy smell")
tesauraria n treasury (1. treasure house; 2. treasury department, exchequer)
tesauraro n treasurer
tesaurizar v to hoard (money, etc.)
tesaurizator n hoarder (of money)
tesauro n 1. treasure; also: [Eccl.] (collection of) relics and ornaments; 2. treasury (= repository for a treasure or treasures); 3. thesaurus
tese n thesis (1. [Pros.]; 2. proposition; specif.: [Logic]; 3. dissertation)
test [A] n test, examination;
testa n I. [Zool.] test, shell; II. [Bot.] testa, shell; III. head (1. "head of a person or animal"; also: head, heading; 2. brains, mind);
testace adj [Zool.] testaceous, testacean
testaceos npl [Zool.] Testacea
testamentario adj testamentary
testamento n [Law] testament, will
testar v to witness (as in "to witness a signature to a document"); 2. to make one's testament or will
testator n [Law] testator
teste � n [Anat. and Zool.] testis
teste � n witness (= one who attests)
testicular adj [Anat.] testicular
testiculo n [Anat.] testicle
testiera n [Harness] headstall
testificacion n testification
testificar v to testify, bear witness
testificator n testifier
testimonial adj witnessing, testifying
testimoniar v to testify, witness, bear witness
testimonio n testimony, attestation
testo n 1. earthenware pot; 2. potsherd
teston n [Numis.] teston, testoon
testudine adj tortoise, testudinal, testudineous, n I. [Zool.] tortoise; II. [Antiq.] testudo, tortoise (1. movable shed for the protection of attacking soldiers; 2. military formation with the shields he
teta n teat; also: dug
tetanico adj [Med.] tetanic
tetano n [Med.] tetanus; also: lockjaw
tetico adj thetic (1. [Pros.]; 2. dogmatic)
tetradactil adj tetradactylous
tetraedrico adj [Math.] tetrahedral
tetraedro n [Math.] tetrahedron
tetragonal adj tetragonal
tetragono n tetragon
tetralogia n tetralogy
tetramere adj [Bot., Zool.] tetramerous
tetrametro n tetrameter
tetrapodo adj tetrapod
tetraptere adj [Biol.] tetrapterous
tetrarca n tetrarch
tetrarcato n tetrarchate
tetrarquia n tetrarchy
teurgia n theurgy, (white) magic
teurgico adj theurgic
teurgista n theurgist
teurgo n theurgist
Teutoburgo npr -;
teutomania n Teutomania
teutone adj Teuton, Teutonic
teutonico adj Teutonic;
teutono n Teuton
texer v to weave
texito n 1. (woven) fabric, cloth; 2. [Biol.] tissue;
texitor n weaver
textil n, adj textile
texto n text
textual adj textual
textura n texture (1. "texture of a woven fabric"; 2. structure)
thermos [A] n Thermos (bottle)
Tiago npr James
Tibet npr Tibet
tibetano n Tibetan
tibia (1. (1. [Anat.] shinbone; 2. [Gr. and Rom. Mus.])
tibial adj [Anat.] tibial
tic n [Med.] tic, twitching
tifo n typhus
tifoide n, adj [Med.] typhoid (fever); enteric fever
tifon n typhoon
tigrato adj tigrine
tigre n tiger
tigresa n tigress
tilde n tilde
tilia n 1. linden; 2. linden blossom
tiliace adj [Bot.] tiliaceous
tiliaceas n [Bot.] Tiliaceae
timbal n 1. timbal, kettledrum; 2. [Cookery] timbale
timbalaro n kettledrummer
timbrar v to stamp (= to impress with an official stamp)
timbro n I. timbre; II. stamp (1. as in "rubber stamp"; 2. mark made with a stamp"; also: postmark; 3. "postage stamp"
timer v to fear, be afraid (of)
timibile adj fearful, to be feared
timico adj thymic
timiditate n timidity
timido adj timid
timo � n [Anat.] thymus
timo � n [Bot.] thyme
timol n [Chem.] thymol
timon n 1. pole (of a vehicle); also: tongue, beam (of a plow); thill, etc.; 2. [Naut.] helm; also: rudder
timonaro n helmsman
timor n fear
timorato adj overscrupulous
timoroso adj timorous, fearful
Timoteo npr Timothy
timpanico adj I. drum, drumlike; II. tympanic (1. [Anat., Zool.]; 2. [Arch.])
timpanista n drummer; tympanist
timpano n I. [Mus.] drum; II. [Print.] tympan; III. tympanum (1. [Anat.]; 2. [Arch.])
tincto n hue, tint, dye
tinctor n dyer
tinctorial adj tinctorial
tinctorio adj tinctorial
tinctura n 1. (action of) dyeing; 2. dye, coloring matter; 3. color, hue; 4.[Pharm.] tincture
tincturaria n dyer's shop
tincturaro n dyer
tinea n 1. [Pathol.] tinea, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc.; 2. (small) moth
tineoso adj infected with tinea, ringworm, etc.
tinger v to dye (= to give a new color to)
tinta n 1. tint, shade, hue; 2. ink;
tintar v to tint, tinge
tintiera n inkwell
tintinamento n (action of) tinkling, jingling, clinking
tintinar v to tinkle, jingle, clink
tintino n tinkle
tipico adj typical, typic
tipo n 1. type; also: [Print.]; 2. character (as in "quite a character")
tipografia n typography, printing
tipografico adj typographical
tipografo n typographer
tipometria n typometry
tipometro n [Print.] typometer
tiracorcos n corkscrew
tirada n 1. (act of) pulling; drawing, etc.; 2. tirade
tirage n I. draft, draught (of a chimney); II. printing (1. action of pulling or printing; 2. copies printed at one time; also: circulation)
tiramento n 1. (act of) drawing out, stretching; 2. (act of) drawing, dragging, pulling, etc.
tirania n tyranny
tiranicida n tyrannicide (= one who kills a tyrant)
tiranicidio n tyrannicide (= act of killing a tyrant)
tiranico adj tyrannic
tiranizar v to tyrannize
tirano n tyrant (1. despot; 2. [Ornith.])
tirar v to draw out, stretch; 2. to draw, drag, pull, etc.; 3. [Print.] to pull; 4. to shoot, shoot off;
tirator n 1. drawer (= one who or that which draws); 2. marksman, sharpshooter;
tiratorio n drawer (= sliding box in a chest, desk, etc.)
Tirenia npr Tyrrhenia
tireno n, adj Tyrrhenian, Etruscan
tireoide adj [Anat.] thyroid, thyreoid
tireotomia n [Surg.] thyrotomy, thyreotomy
tiro n shooting, firing; also: shot
tiroide adj [Anat.] thyroid;
tirotomia n [Surg.] thyrotomy
tisana n (medicinal) tea, tisane
Titan npr [Gr. Mythol.] Titan
titanico � adj [Chem., Mineral.] titanic
titanico � adj Titanic; also: titanic, enormous
titanifero adj titaniferous
titanite n [Mineral.] titanite
titanium n [Chem.] titanium
titanomaquia n titanomachia, war of the Titans
titilacion n titillation; tickling
titilar v to titillate; to tickle
titracion n [Chem.] titration
titrar v to titrate [Chem.]
titubacion n (act of) staggering, tottering; also: [Pathol.] titubation
titubar v to stagger, totter
titular � v to entitle (as in "to entitle a book, etc."); 2. to endow with a title of rank, to title
titular � adj titular (= held by virtue of a title)
titulo n I. title (1. "title of nobility, honor, rank, etc."; 2. recognized claim or right; 3. "title of a book, song, etc."); II. [Assaying] fineness of gold or
toalia n towel
toca n 1. touch (= action of touching); 2. cap; also: toque;
tocabile adj touchable
tocante 1. ppr of toccar ; 2. adj touching, pathetic
tocar v to touch (1. as in "to touch a person on the arm"; 2. to affect emotionally)
tocata n [Mus.] toccata
tocator n toucher (= one who or that which touches)
toco n touch (= act of touching)
todavia adv yet, still, nevertheless
todo adj I. all (1. the whole of; 2. "all the parts, members, etc. of a whole series or group"); II. every, each; everything;
todos all, everyone;
toga n 1. [Rom. Antiq.] toga; 2. gown, robe (of office)
togato adj togaed (= having a toga)
toilette [F] n 1. dressing table, dresser; 2. dressing room; 3. toilet (= dressing, grooming); 4. toilette (= attire)
tolerabile adj tolerable (= that can be endured)
tolerabilitate n tolerability
toleracion n toleration
tolerancia n tolerance, toleration
tolerante adj tolerant
tolerar v to tolerate, endure
tolerator n tolerator
tomada [Elec.] outlet (*)
tomas nprm Thomas
tomate n tomato
tomato n tomato plant
tombola n tombola
tomismo n [Philos.] Thomism
tomista n, adj Thomist, Thomistic
tomo n volume (= section of a work in several volumes, as in "four volumes in three")
tona n I. tun, cask; II. ton (1. [Weight]; 2. [Naut.]);
tonage n tonnage (= cubical content of a vessel in tons);
tonal adj tonal
tonalitate n [Mus.] tonality
tonar v to thunder
tonder v to shear, clip, etc.
tonelo n tun, cask
tonica n [Mus.] keynote
tonicitate n [Physiol.] tonicity
tonico adj tonic (1. [Med.]; 2. pertaining to the stress of a syllable; 3. [Mus.])
tonitro n thunder
tono n I. tone (1. sound, sound quality; 2. [Paint.]; 3. [Physiol.]); II. key (as in "the key of C");
tonsila n [Anat.] tonsil
tonsilar adj tonsillar
tonsilectomia n [Surg.] tonsillectomy
tonsilitis n [Pathol.] tonsillitis
tonsilotomia n tonsillectomy
tonsion n fleece (= coat of wool that covers a sheep or similar animal);
tonsor n shearer, clipper (= one who shears, clips, etc.)
tonsura n 1. (act of) shearing, clipping etc.; also: shearings, etc.; 2. [Eccl.] tonsure
tonsurar v to tonsure
tonsurato n cleric, priest
topazo n topaz
topico n, adj topical (1. local; also: [Med.]; 2. pertaining to a topic, heading, or subject)
Topicos Topics (= work by Aristotle bearing that title)
topografia n topography (1. art or practice of topography; 2. topographical features of an area)
topografico adj topographical
topografo n topographer
toponimia n toponymy
Toquio npr Tokyo
Tor npr [Norse Mythol.] Thor
torace n thorax
toracico adj thoracic
torcer v to twist (1. as in "to twist threads into yarn"; 2. to wrench, contort; 3. as in "to twist a passage"); II. to wring (as in "to wring the linen")
torcha n torch, flambeau, brand
torico adj [Chem.] thoric
torite n [Mineral.] thorite
torium n [Chem.] thorium
tormentar v to torture, put to torture; 2. to torment (= to cause torment)
tormentator n 1. torturer; 2. tormentor, tormenter
tormentila n [Bot.] tormentil
tormento n 1. torture (as in "to put to torture"); 2. torment, anguish
tormentoso adj torturing, tormenting
tornado n tornado
tornar v to turn (1. "to turn on a lathe"; 2. to change or reverse position of)
tornaria n turnery (= a turner's work shop)
tornasol n turnsole (1. [Bot.] heliotrope, sunflower, etc.; 2. purple dye obtained from the Chrozophora tinctoria)
tornator n turner (= one who turns objects on a lathe)
tornavite n screw driver
tornear v to whirl, gyrate; 2. to tourney
torneo n tournament, tourney
torno n I. lathe; II. turn (1. as in "the turn of a wheel"; 2. as in "to be someone's turn")
torpedar v to torpedo
torpedine n torpedo (1. [Zool.] "electric ray"; 2. [Mil.] as in "submarine torpedo", "aerial torpedo"; 3. open car with torpedo body)
torpedinero n torpedineer
torpedo n torpedo (1. [Mil.] as in "submarine torpedo", "aerial torpedo"; 2. open car with torpedo body)
torper v to be numb, torpid or sluggish
torpiditate n torpidity
torpido adj torpid
torpor n torpor
torquimento n (act of) twisting, wringing
torefacer v to torrefy (= to scorch, parch)
torefacion n torrefaction
torencial adj torrential
torente � n torrent
torente � 1. ppr of torrer ; 2. adj torrent
torer v to parch, scorch
torido adj torrid
torsion n torsion (= act of turning or twisting)
torso n torso, (the trunk of the human body)
busto n bust (1. upper front part of the body; 2. [Art])
torta n tart; pie; also: cake, etc.;
torteleta n tartlet
tortiera n pie pan; pie dish
torto n 1. something crooked or twisted; also: twist, bend; 2. wrong, harm, injury; also: [Law] tort;adj twisted, crooked
tortuca n turtle, tortoise
tortuositate n tortuosity (= quality of being tortuous)
tortuoso adj tortuous
tortura n torture
torturar v to torture, put to torture
Toscana npr Tuscany ^
toscano n, adj Tuscan (1. native of Tuscany; 2. Tuscan dialect) ^
tostar v to toast (1. as in "to toast bread"; 2. to propose a toast to)
tostator n 1. toaster (= one who or that which toasts); 2. roaster (= one who or that which roasts)
toste n toast (1. toasted bread; 2. as in "to drink a toast")
tosto adv presently, soon, promptly;
total n, adj total;
totalitario n totalitarian
totalitarismo n totalitarianism
totalitate n totality
totalizacion n totalization
totalizar v to totalize (= to ascertain the total of)
totalizator n totalizator (= totalizer); specif.: [Horse Racing]
totem n totem
totemico adj totemic
totemismo n totemism
toxico adj toxic, poisonous
toxicologia n toxicology
toxicologico adj toxicological
toxicologo n toxicologist
toxina n [Biochem.] toxin
trabe n beam; also: rafter, etc.
trabecula n [Anat., Zool., etc.] trabecula
tracia n track, trail;
traciar v to trace (1. to follow the trail of, track; 2. to draw in outline)
tracias traces, vestiges
traciator n tracer (= one who or that which traces)
tracion n traction (= pulling, draft)
tractabile adj tractable (= easy to deal with or to control)
tractabilitate n tractability
tractamento n treatment
tractar v to treat (1. to deal with, handle, subject to a treatment; 2. to entertain);
tractato n 1. treatise; 2. treaty, agreement
tracto n I. (action of) drawing, pulling; II. tract (1. stretch of territory; 2. period of time; 3. [Liturgy]); III. trait (1. lineament of the face, feature; 2.
tractor n tractor (= automotive vehicle used for hauling, etc.)
tradicion n tradition
tradicional adj traditional
tradicionalismo n traditionalism
tradicionalista n traditionalist
traducer v to convey, transfer; 2. to translate (as in "to translate into French")
traducibile adj translatable
traducion n translation (1. act of translating from one language into another; 2. version resulting from translation)
traductor n translator (= one who translates from one language into another)
traficar v to traffic
traficator n trafficker
trafico n trade, commerce, traffic
tragacanta n tragacanth
tragectoria n trajectory
tragedia n tragedy
tragediano n tragedian
tragico adj tragic, tragical (1. of a tragedy; 2. calamitous)
tragicomedia n tragicomedy
tragicomico adj tragicomic
traicion n treason, betrayal;
trainar v to draw, drag, pull; 2. to train (= to exercise, drill)
trainator n trainer
traino n train (1. "train of a gown, etc."; 2. suite, retinue; 3. cortege, procession; also: [Mil.]; 4. "railroad train");
trair v to betray
traitor n traitor
trajano adj of Trajan, Trajan's;
Trajano npr [Rom. Hist.] Trajan
tram n streetcar, tram
tramvia n streetcar line
tramviario adj streetcar (as in "streetcar tickets")
tramviaro n streetcar man; specif.: streetcar conductor
trance n trance
trancendencia n transcendency
trancendental adj [Philos.] transcendental
trancendentalismo n transcendental philosphy, transcendentalism
trancendentalista n transcendentalist
trancendente 1. ppr of transcender ; 2. adj transcendent
trancender v to transcend, exceed
trancriber v to transcribe (1. to make a written copy of; 2. [Mus.])
tranquilitate n tranquillity
tranquilizar v to tranquillize, to reassure;
tranquilo adj tranquil, calm
trans prep across, over, beyond, on the farther side of
transacion n 1. [Law] adjustment, compromise; 2. transaction
transacional adj transactional
transactor n transactor
transalpino n, adj transalpine (= native of a country beyond the Alps) ^
transbordar v to transfer, transship
transbordo n transfer, transshipment
transcripcion n transcription (1. act of copying; 2. [Mus.])
transcripto n transcript, copy
transcriptor n transcriber
transente adj passing, transient
transferencia n transfer, transference
transferer v to transfer (1. to move, shift; 2. [Law] "to transfer property, etc.")
transferibile adj transferable
transferimento n transfer (1. removal; 2. [Law])
transfiger v to transfix
transfiguracion n transfiguration;
Transfiguracion [Relig.] Transfiguration
transfigurar v to transfigure (= to change the form or appearance of)
transfixion n transfixion
transformabile adj transformable
transformacion n transformation
transformar v to transform
transformativo adj transformative
transformator n transformer (1. one who tranforms something; 2. [Elec.])
transformismo n transformism
transformista n transformist
transfunder v to transfuse; also: [Med.]
transfusion n transfusion; also: [Med.]
transgreder v to transgress, trespass (against)
transgresion n transgression
transgresivo adj transgressive
transgresor n transgressor
transicion n transition
transigente adj accomodating, ready to compromise
transiger v to compromise (= to effect a compromise); 2. to transact
Transilvania npr Transylvania
transilvano n, adj Transylvanian
transir v to go across, go through
transitivo adj [Gram.] transitive
transito n transit
transitorio adj transitory, transient;
translacion n translation (1. transference, removal; 2. as in "translation of a book")
translatar v to translate (1. to transfer, remove; 2. as in "to translate a book")
translucer v to be translucent (= to be partly transparent)
transluciditate n translucence, translucency
translucido adj translucent (= partly transparent)
transmisibile adj transmissible
transmisibilitate n transmissibility
transmision n transmission (1. transmittal, passing on; 2. transmission gear)
transmisor n transmitter (1. person or thing that transmits something; 2. [Teleph.])
transmiter v to transmit, pass on
transmontano adj transmontane
transmutabile adj transmutable
transmutabilitate n transmutability
transmutacion n transmutation
transmutar v to transmute
transparencia n transparency
transparente adj transparent
transparer v to show through
transpasamento n decease, death
transpasar v to trespass; 2. to die, pass away
transpaso n 1. trespass; 2. death
transpirabile adj perspirable (= [Med.] that can be disposed of through perspiration)
transpiracion n perspiration
transpirar v to perspire, sweat; II. to transpire (1. to emit, breathe forth; 2. to become known, leak out)
transplantacion n transplantation
transplantar v to transplant
transponer v to transpose (1. to transfer; 2. to interchange the position of; 3. [Mus.])
transportabile adj transportable
transportacion n transportation, transport
transportar v to transport (1. to convey; 2. to enrapture)
transportator n transporter (= one who transports)
transporto n transport (1. transportation, conveyance; 2. transport-ship; 3. rapture);
transposicion n transposition (1. act of transposing; 2. interchange of position; 3. [Mus.])
transpositivo adj [Gram.] transpositive
transpositor n transposer (= one who or that which transposes)
transubstanciacion n [Theol.] transubstantiation
transubstanciar v to transubstantiate [Theol.]
transudacion n transudation
transudar v to transude
Transval npr Transvaal
transvazar v to decant, transvase
transversa n 1. crossbar, crossbeam, etc.; 2. [Fortif.] traverse; 3. cross street
transversal � n [Geom.] transversal
transversal � adj transversal, adj lying across or athwart, transverse
transversar v to cross, traverse (1. to pass across or through; 2. to thwart)
transverso n breadth, width;
transverter v to turn or direct across
trapa n 1. trap; also: snare, gin, pitfall; 2. trap door, hatch
trapar v to trap, catch in a trap
trapator n trapper (= one who traps animals)
trapeziforme adj trapeziform
trapezio n 1. [Geom.] trapezium; 2. [Gymnastics] trapeze
trapezoide n [Geom.] trapezoid
traquea n windpipe, trachea
traqueal adj tracheal
traqueitis n [Med.] tracheitis
traqueotomia n tracheotomy
trata n [Fin.] draft, bill
trauma n trauma (*)
traumatico adj traumatic (*)
travaliar v to torment; 2. to labor, toil; also: to travail
travalio n work; also: labor
trave n beam; also: rafter, etc.
travestimento n 1. (act of) disguising; disguise; 2. (act of) parodying, parody
travestir v to disguise; 2. to parody
travestitor n 1. disguiser; 2. parodist
tre adj three;
tremendo adj tremendous (1. terrifying; 2. extraordinary)
tremer v to tremble (= to shake, shiver)
tremolo [I] n [Mus.] tremolo
tremor n trembling, shaking, tremor;
tremulamento n shaking, trembling
tremulante 1. ppr of tremular ; 2. adj tremulant, tremulent
tremular v to tremble
tremulator n trembler
tremulo n aspen, trembling poplar, adj quivering, tremulous
trenchamento n (act of) cutting, cutting off
trenchante 1. ppr of trenchar ; 2. adj cutting, sharp; also: trenchant
trenchar v to cut, cut off
trenchator n cutter (= one who or that which cuts)
trenchea n [Mil.] trench
trencho n slice (as in "a slice of meat")
trenta adj thirty
trentena n about thirty
trentesimo adj thirtieth;
trentino adj Trentine
Trento npr Trent;
trepidacion n trepidation (1. tremor, shaking; 2. trembling with fear)
trepidar v to tremble, shake; 2. to tremble (with fear), trepidate
trepiditate n agitation, trepidation
trepido adj trembling, fearful, trepid
treza n braid, plait, tress
trezage n (act of) braiding, plaiting
trezar v to braid, plait
trezator n braider, plaiter
tresor n treasure
tresoraria n treasury (1. treasure house; 2. treasury department, exchequer)
tresoraro n treasurer
triade n triad (1. trio, trinity, three; 2. specif.: [Mus., Geom., etc.])
triadico adj triadic
triangulacion n triangulation
triangular � v to triangulate
triangular � adj triangular
triangulo n, adj triangle
trias n [Geol.] Trias
triasico adj [Geol.] Triassic
tribal adj tribal
tribo n tribe (1. [Anc. Hist.]; 2. as in "Indian tribes"; 3. as in "the cat tribe")
tribuer v to assign, allot
tribulacion n tribulation
tribular v to thresh; 2. to tribulate
tribulo n threshing machine, thresher
tribuna n 1. rostrum, platform, tribune; 2. gallery (in churches, etc.); 3. grandstand
tribunal n tribunal (1. seat of a judge; 2. court or forum of justice)
tribunato n tribunate, tribuneship
tribunitie adj tribunitial, tribunitian
tribuno n tribune (1. [Rom. Hist.]; 2. defender of the people)
tributario adj tributary (1. as in "tributary nations"; 2. as in "tributary stream")
tributo n tribute (1. enforced payment imposed by a conqueror; 2. as in "a tribute to the dead")
trica n 1. trifle; 2. hindrance, complication
triciclo n tricycle
tricipite n, adj [Anat.] (of the triceps)
triclorido n trichloride
tricolor n, adj tricolored, tricolor
tricorno n tricorn,adj three-cornered
tricot [F] n I. tricot (1. knitted material; 2. soft ribbed fabric); II. (knitted garment) sweater, tights, etc.
tricotage n 1. knitting; 2. knitted goods
tricotar v to knit (as in "to knit stockings")
tricotator n knitter
tricotatora n (woman) knitter
tridente n trident (1. three-pronged fish spear; 2. [Mythol.])
tridimensional adj tridimensional, threedimensional
trienal adj triennial
trienio n triennium
Trieste npr Trieste
trifacial adj [Anat.] trifacial, trigeminal
trifide adj trifid
trifoliato adj [Bot.] trifoliate
trifolio n 1. [Bot.] clover, trefoil; 2. [Arch.] trefoil;
triforme adj triform
triftongo n triphthong (= union of three vowels pronounced in one syllable)
trigemino adj trigeminous, born three at one birth, n triplet
trilar v to trill
trilatere adj trilateral, three-sided
trilingue adj trilingual
trilion n trillion (1. unit with 12 zeros annexed; 2. unit with 18 zeros annexed)
trilionesimo adj trillionth;
trilo n [Mus.] trill, shake
trilobato adj trilobate, three-lobed
trilobite n [Paleontol.] trilobite
trilogia n trilogy
trimere adj [Bot., Zool.] trimerous
trimestral adj quarterly (= once in a quarter of a year)
trimestre n quarter (of a year)
trimetro n trimeter
Trinidad npr Trinidad
trinitario n Trinitarian (1. [Theol.]; 2. member of the Order of the Holy Trinity)
trinitate n trinity;
Trinitate Trinity (1. [Theol.]; 2. Trinity Sunday)
trino adj 1. triune; 2. threefold, triple; also: [Astrol.] trine
trinomio n [Alg.] trinomial
trio n trio
trioxido n trioxide
tripa n [Cookery] tripe;
triparticion n tripartition
tripartir v to divide into three parts
tripartito adj tripartite (= divided into three parts)
tripas guts, tripes
tripede n tripod; also: trivet
triplamento n (action of) tripling, trebling
triplano n triplane
triplar v to triple, treble
tripleto n triplet (= combination of three)
triplicacion n triplication
triplicar v to triplicate
triplicato n triplicate (= one of three copies of a document)
triplice adj triplex, triple, threefold
triplicitate n triplicity
triplo adj triple, treble
Tripole npr Tripoli (= city of Tripoli)
tripolitano n, adj Tripolitan
triquina n [Zool.] trichina
triquinosis n [Pathol.] trichinosis
triquinoso adj trichinous
trireme � n trireme
trireme � adj trireme, three-oared
trisecar v to trisect
trisecion n trisection
trisilabo n trisyllabo
trismo n lockjaw, trismus
triste adj sad;
tristeza n sadness
tritico n wheat
Triton npr [Gr. Mythol.] Triton;
triton [Zool.] triton (= any member of the genus 'Triton' of marine snails); also: newt, triton
tritura n trituration (= action of triturating)
triturabile adj triturable
trituracion n trituration
triturar v to triturate
triumfal adj triumphal
triumfante 1. ppr of triumphar ; 2. adj triumphant
triumfar v to triumph (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. to exult; 3. to obtain victory)
triumfator n triumpher
triumfo n triumph (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. exultation of success; 3. as in "triumph of knowledge")
triumviral adj triumviral
triumvirato n triumvirate
triumviro n [Rom. Antiq.] triumvir
trivial adj 1. trivial (= pertaining to the trivium); 2. trite, commonplace; 3. vulgar, coarse
trivialitate n 1. triteness; 2. vulgarity, coarseness
trivio n [Hist.] trivium
tro too much (water, etc.), too many (books, etc.);
trobador n troubadour (= medieval lyric poet of a school flourishing in Provence and the south of France)
trocar v to barter
trocator n barterer
troco n barter
trofeo n trophy
trofico adj trophic (= pertaining to nutrition)
Troia npr [Gr. Hist.] Troy ^
troiano n, adj Trojan (= inhabitant of Troy) ^
troica n troika
Troies npr Troyes
trolei n trolley (= revolving wheel which makes contact with the overhead wire and transmits power to the trolley car)
tromba [I] n [Meteorol.] 1. waterspout; 2. whirlwind
trombon n trombone
trombonista n trombonist
trombosis n, thrombosis
trompa n 1. horn, trumpet; 2. aspirator (= apparatus for drawing stream of air or gas through a tube); 3. trunk (of an elephant, etc.);
trompeta trumpet (1. the musical instrument "trumpet"; 2. trumpeter)
trompetar v to trumpet (1. to blow a trumpet; 2. to noise abroad)
trompetaro n trumpeter
trono n throne
tropical adj tropical
tropico n, adj tropic, tropical
tropismo n [Biol.] tropism
tropo n [Rhet.] trope, adj too much, too many
tropologia n tropology
tropologico adj tropological
trotar v to trot
trotator n trotter (= horse which trots)
troto n trot
trotoir [F] n sidewalk, pavement
trousseau [F] n trousseau
trovabile adj to be found, findable
trovar v to find
trovator n 1. finder (= one who finds or has found); 2. troubadour; trouv�re
trovero n trouv�re
tructa n trout
trufa n truffle
trufar v to stuff with truffles
trufario adj truffle, relating to truffles
trufiera n truffle bed
trula n (brick or plastering) trowel
truncacion n truncation
truncamento n truncation
truncar v to truncate, lop off
truncato 1. pp of truncar ; 2. adj truncate, truncated
trunco n trunk (1. "tree trunk"; 2. [Anat.]; 3. [Arch.] shaft of a column)
trupa n I. troop (1. body of people; 2. [Mil.]); II. [Theat.] troupe
tu pron pers you [in familiar or informal use; addressing one person]; 2. adj poss your [in familiar or informal use; addressing one person]
tua pron poss yours [in familiar or informal use; addressing one person] (female)
tuba n [Mus.] tuba (1. [Rom. Antiq.]; 2. bass saxhorn)
tubar v to tube, furnish with tubes
tuberace adj tuberaceous
tuberaceas n [Bot.] Tuberaceae
tubercular adj tubercular
tubercularizar v to tubercularize
tuberculato adj tuberculate
tuberculina n tuberculin
tuberculo n tubercle
tuberculosis n tuberculosis;
tuberculoso adj tubercular, tuberculous
tubere n [Bot., Pathol., etc.] tuber; also: swelling, hump, bump, boss, etc.
tuberosa n [Bot.] tuberose
tuberositate n tuberosity
tuberoso adj tuberous
tubicola n [Zool.] tubicole
tubo n tube (1. pipe; 2. [Radio]);
tubulacion n tubulation
tubular adj tubular
tubulato adj tubulated, tubular
tubulatura n [Chem.] tubulure, tubulature
tubulo n tubule, small tube
tubuloso adj tubulous (= containing tubes)
tulipan n tulip
tumba n grave, tomb
tumbal adj tomb, tombal
tumecencia n tumescence
tumecente 1. ppr of tumescer ; 2. adj tumescent
tumefacer v to tumefy (= to cause to swell)
tumefacion n tumefaction
tumer v to be swollen or tumid; 2. to swell, intumesce
tumescer v to intumesce
tumiditate n tumidity
tumido adj tumid (1. swollen, distended; 2. pompous, inflated)
tumor n [Pathol.] tumor
tumoroso adj tumorous
tumulario adj tumular
tumulo n barrow, tumulus
tumulto n tumult
tumultuar v to incite to a tumult; 2. to make a tumult
tumultuario adj tumultuary
tumultuoso adj tumultuous
tunaro n tunny fisherman or dealer
tunder v to pound, bruise, tund
tundra n tundra
tunel n tunnel
tungstato n [Chem.] tungstate
tungsten n [Chem.] tungsten, wolfram
tungstico adj [Chem.] tungstic
tungstite n [Mineral.] tungstite
tungstosilicato n tungstosilicate
tuno n [Ichthyol.] tuna (fish), tunny
tuo pron poss yours [in familiar or informal use; addressing one person] (male)
tupinamba n Jerusalem artichoke, topinambou
tur n tour, trip, excursion
turba n 1. crowd, throng; 2. mob, rabble
turbacion n disturbance, disorder, confusion
turban n turban
turbar v to disturb, throw into disorder, confuse
turbator n disturber
turbiditate n turbidity, turbidness
turbido adj turbid
turbina n turbine
turbinato adj [Bot.] turbinate; also: [Anat., Zool.] turbinate, turbinal
turbocompresor n turbocompressor
turbodinamo n turbodynamo
turbogenerator n turbogenerator
turbulencia n turbulence, turbulency
turbulente adj turbulent
turco n 1. Turk (= native of Turkey); 2. [Mil.] Turco; 3. Turkish (language) ^
turcomano adj/n Turkoman
turdides npl [Zool.] Turdidae
turdo n thrush
turfa n peat, turf
turgecencia n turgescence, turgescency
turgecente 1. ppr of turgescer ; 2. adj turgescent
turgecer v to swell, swell up
turger v to swell, be swollen
turgiditate n turgidity, turgidness
turgido adj turgid
turgor n turgor
Turin npr Turin
turismo n tourism
turista n tourist
turistico adj tourist, touring
turquese n turquoise
Turquia npr Turkey ^
ture n 1. tower; 2. [Chess] castle, rook;
turiforme adj tower-shaped
tuse n cough
tusilagine n [Bot.] coltsfoot, coughwort
tusir v to cough
tutela n [Law] guardianship, tutelage
tutelario adj tutelary (as in "tutelary deity")
tutor n [Law] guardian, tutor
tutora n [Law] guardian, tutoress
tutorar v to tutor (= to exercise guardianship, tutelage over)
tutoria n [Law] guardianship, tutorship
U.R.S.S. n U.S.S.R.
U.S.A. n U.S.A. ^
ubere � adj fruitful, abundant, uberous
ubere � n udder
ubertate n fertility, abundance, uberty
ubi 1. adv where (= in or at what place); 2. conj where; when, as soon as; wherewith; in which;
ubicacion n location (= fact of being located in a certain place), ubication
ubicar v to have one's location, be (somewhere)
ubique adv everywhere; anywhere, wheresoever, wherever
ubiquitate n ubiquitousness
ubunque adv/conj wherever
Ucraina npr Ukraine ^
ucrainiano n Ukrainian (1. native of the Ukraine; 2. Ukrainian language) ^
Quebec npr Quebec ^
quebequese inhabitant of Quebec ^
ulceracion n [Med.] ulceration
ulcerar v to ulcerate (= to affect with ulcers)
ulcere n [Med.] ulcer
ulceroso adj ulcerous (1. having the nature of an ulcer; 2. ulcerated)
Ulises npr [Gr. Mythol.] Ulysses
ulmace adj [Bot.] ulmaceous
ulmaria n [Bot.] meadowsweet, queen of the meadows
ulmeto n elm grove
ulmico adj [Chem.] ulmic
ulmina n [Chem.] ulmin
ulmo n elm
Ulster npr Ulster;
ulster [Clothing] ulster
ulterior adj 1. ulterior, situated beyond, thither; 2. subsequent, later
ulteriormente adv later (on), subsequently
ultimacion n (action of) bringing to a close or to completion
ultimar v to bring to a close, to bring to completion
ultimato 1. pp of ultimar ; 2. adj ultimate
ultimatum [L] n ultimatum
ultimo adj last
ultra I. adv on the other side, beyond, farther; II. prep 1. on the farther side of; beyond, past; 2. besides;
ultrajar v to outrage
ultrajo n outrage
ultrajoso adj outrageous
ultramar adv overseas;
ultramarino adj ultramarine (blue)
ultramontanismo n ultramontanism
ultramontano adj ultramontane (1. transmontane; 2. [R.C.Ch.])
ultrancia n excess, extreme;
ultrapasar v to go beyond
ultrar v to carry to excess or to extremes
ultravioleto adj ultraviolet;
uluco n owl
ulula n barn owl
ululacion n howling, ululation
ulular v to howl, ululate
ululator n howler (= one who howls); specif.: howling monkey
umbela n [Bot.] umbel
umbelato adj [Bot.] umbellate
umbelifero adj [Bot.] umbelliferous
umbeliforme adj [Bot.] umbelliform
umbilical adj umbilical;
umbilicato adj umbilicate
umbilico n [Anat.] navel, umbilicus
umbra � n umber (1. [Mineral.]; 2. "the color umber");
umbra � n 1. shade (as in "light and shade"; also: as in "the shades in Hades"); 2. shadow;
umbrar v to shade, darken (= to put shading in or on)
umbras shadows (of the night);
umbratil adj shady, umbrageous
umbrela n umbrella (= cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun)
Umbria npr Umbria ^
umbrifero adj umbriferous
umbrina n [Zool.] umbrina, umbrine
umbro n Umbrian (1. inhabitant of Umbria; 2. Umbrian dialect) ^
umbroso adj shady, umbrageous
un 1. adj one; 2. indef male art a, an;
una 1. adj one; 2. indef female art a, an;
unanime adj unanimous
unanimitate n unanimity
uncia n 1. ounce; 2. inch
uncial adj uncial
unciforme n unciform, hook-shaped
uncinato adj uncinate
uncino n hook (as in "wall hook", "hook and eye")
uncion n unction (1. act of anointing; 2. unctuousness)
unco n hook, barb
uncto � n unguent, ointment
uncto � n anointed;
unctuositate n unctuosity, unctuousness
unctuoso adj unctuous (1. oily, greasy; 2. oily, suave)
unda n wave (1. "wave of the sea, etc."; 2. [Phys.]);
undear v to wave (= to move in waves or undulations)
undina n undine
undisono adj wavelike (= sounding like waves)
undoso adj wavy
undulacion n I. undulation (1. waving motion; 2. wavy form); II. [Hairdressing] wave;
undular v to wave, undulate (1. to move in, or like, waves; 2. to impart a wavy appearance to)
undulato 1. pp of undular ; 2. adj wavy, undulating
undulatorio adj undulatory
unduloso adj rolling, wavy, undulous
UNESCO n UNESCO
ungue n nail (of a finger or toe); also: unguis
unguentario adj unguentary
unguento n ointment, salve
unguer v to anoint (1. to rub with an ointment; 2. to make sacred with oil)
unguiculato adj unguiculate
unguiculo n small nail or claw
unguifero adj unguiferous
ungula n 1. nail (of a finger or toe); 2. claw (of a canine, feline, or bird); 3. hoof (of an animal)
ungulato n, adj ungulate (1. having hoofs; 2. pertaining to the ungulates)
unibile adj uniteable
unicitate n 1. oneness, singleness; 2. uniqueness
unico adj 1. sole, only; 2. unique (= that has no like or equal);
unicolor adj one-colored, unicolorous
unicornio n unicorn
unicorno � n unicorn
unicorno � adj one-horned
unificacion n unification
unificar v to unify
uniflor adj [Bot.] uniflorous
unifoliato adj [Bot.] unifoliate
uniformar v to uniform (1. to make uniform; 2. to put into uniform)
uniforme � n uniform
uniforme � adj uniform
uniformitate n uniformity
unilateral adj unilateral (1. [Bot.]; 2. [Law])
unimento n (action of) uniting, joining, etc.
union n union;
unionismo n unionism
unionista n unionist
unipare adj uniparous (= producing but one offspring at a time)
unipersonal adj [Gram.] unipersonal; also: impersonal
unipolar adj unipolar
unir v to unite, join, connect
unisexual adj unisexual
unisono n,adj unison, unisonous
unitario n 1. unitarist; 2. [Theol.] Unitarian
unitarismo n 1. unitarism; 2. [Theol.] Unitarianism
unitate n 1. unit; 2. unity; also: oneness
unitivo adj unitive, uniting
unito 1. pp of unir ; 2. adj smooth, even;
univalve adj [Bot., Zool.] univalve, univalved
universal adj universal;
universalismo n [Theol.] Universalism
universalista n [Theol.] Universalist
universalitate n 1. universality; 2. totality
universalizar v to universalize
universitario adj university
universitate n university
universo n universe
uno indef pron one
upas n [Bot.] upas
Ural npr 1. Ural (River); 2. Urals, Ural Mountains
uraliano adj Uralian
uraloaltaico adj uralaltaic
Urania npr [Gr. Mythol.] Urania (1. Muse of astronomy; 2. epithet of Aphrodite)
uraniano adj uranian (1. pertaining to the god Uranus; 2. pertaining to the planet Uranus; 3. pertaining to Urania; 4. pertaining to the heavens)
uranico adj uranic
uranite n [Mineral.] uranite
uranium n uranium
Urano npr Uranus (1. [Gr. Mythol.]; 2. [Astron.])
uranografia n uranography
uranografo n uranographer
uranometria n (science of) uranometry
urbanismo n town planning, city planning
urbanista n 1. city planner; 2. [Eccl.] urbanist
urbanitate n urbanity (1. urbanness; 2. urbaneness)
urbanizacion n urbanization
urbanizar v to urbanize
urbano adj 1. urban; 2. urbane
urbe n town, city
urceo n pitcher, jug
uredine n [Bot.] uredinium
uredineas npl rust fungi, Uredinales
uremia n [Med.] uremia, uraemia
uremico adj uremic, uraemic
urente 1. ppr of urer ; 2. adj [Med.] caustic
urer v to burn, burn up; 2. [Med.] to cauterize
ureter n [Anat.] ureter
ureteral adj ureteral
ureteritis n [Pathol.] ureteritis
ureterotomia n [Surg.] ureterotomy
uretra n [Anat.] urethra
uretral adj urethral
uretritis n [Pathol.] urethritis
uretroscopia n [Med.] urethroscopy
uretroscopio n [Med.] urethroscope
urgencia n urgency (= need for immediate attention or action)
urgente adj urgent (= demanding immediate attention or action)
urger v to urge, be insistent or pressing; also: to be urgent
urina n urine
urinal n urinal (= vessel for holding urine)
urinar v to urinate
urinatorio n urinal (= building for urinating purposes)
urinoso adj urinous
urna n 1. urn; 2. ballot box;
ursa n she-bear;
ursino adj ursine
urso n bear;
urson n [Zool.] Canada porcupine; urson
urtica n nettle, urtica
urticace adj urticaceous
urticaceas npl [Bot.] Urticaceae
urticacion n urtication
urticante 1. ppr of urticar ; 2. adj urticant, stinging
urticar v to nettle, urticate
urticaria n [Pathol.] urticaria, nettle rash
Paraguai npr Paraguay (1. Paraguay river; 2. Republic of Paraguay); ^
paraguaiano n, adj native or inhabitant of Paraguay ^
Uruguai npr Uruguay (1. Uruguay river; 2. Republic of Uruguay); ^
uruguaiano n, adj native or inhabitant of Uruguay ^
usabile adj usable
usabilitate n usability, usableness
usage n 1. use (= act of using); 2. usage, custom
usancia n usage, custom, habit
usar v to use, make use of; 2. to use up;
uso n use (1. act of using; 2. habit);
usque prep (all the way) to, up to (a point in space or time); also: till, until;
ustion n 1. (act of) burning, destroying by fire; 2. [Med.] cauterization
usual adj usual (1. ordinary; 2. customary)
usufructo n [Law] usufruct
usufructuario n, adj [Law] usufructuary
usufruer v to enjoy the usufruct [Law]
usura n usury
usurar v to practice usury
usurario adj usurious
usuraro n usurer
usuria n usury
usurpacion n usurpation
usurpar v to usurp
usurpator n usurper
usurpatorio adj usurpatory
ut n [Mus.] (the note) C
utensil n utensil, tool
uterino adj uterine (1. pertaining to the uterus; 2. born of the same mother, but of a different father)
utero n uterus, womb
uterologia n uterology
util adj useful
utilitario n, adj utilitarian (as in "utilitarian ethics")
utilitarismo n utilitarianism
utilitate n utility, usefulness
utilizabile adj available (= capable of being turned to account)
utilizacion n utilization
utilizar v to utilize
utilizato adj utilized, used
utilizator n utilizer
Utopia n Utopia;
utopia utopia
utopico adj utopian
utopismo n utopianism
utopista n utopian
uva n 1. grape; 2. grapes, bunch of grapes;
uvea n [Anat.] uvea
uvula n uvula
uvular adj uvular
uxor n wife
uxoricida n uxoricide (= one who kills his wife)
uxoricidio n uxoricide (= act of killing one's wife)
vaca n 1. cow (= female bovine); 2. cowhide
vacancia n vacancy (= unoccupied post);
vacante 1. ppr of vacar ; 2. adj vacant, not occupied
vacar v to be vacant, unoccupied; 2. to be in recess
vacaria n 1. cow stables; 2. dairy farm
vacaro n cowherd, cowboy
vacelo n vessel (= ship)
vacilacion n 1. vacillation; 2. (act of) flickering, shaking, etc.;
vacilamento n (act of) vacillating, vacillation
vacilar v to vacillate; 2. to flicker; 3. to be unsteady or shaky
vacilatorio adj 1. vacillatory; 2. flickering, shaking, etc.
vacinacion n vaccination
vacinal adj vaccinal
vacinar v to vaccinate
vacinator n vaccinator (= one who vaccinates)
vacinico adj vaccinal, vaccinic
vacino n, adj vaccine (= preparation for vaccination and inoculation)
vacinogene adj vaccinogenic
vacuar v to empty, make empty
vacuitate n emptiness, vacuity
vacuo n emptiness; void; also: vacuum, adj empy
vacuolo n [Biol.] vacuole
vadabile adj fordable
vadar v to ford, wade through
vade! go!;
vademecum n vade mecum
vader v to go
vado n ford
vagabondar v to vagabond
vagabundage n vagabondage
vagabundo n vagabond
vagar n to wander about, ramble
vagina n 1. sheath; 2. [Anat.] vagina
vaginal adj [Anat.] vaginal
vaginismo n [Med.] vaginismus (= spasmodic contractions of the vagina)
vaginitis n [Pathol.] vaginitis
vaginula n [Bot.] vaginule
vago adj 1. wandering about, rambling; 2. vague (= not clearly defined)
vagon n (railroad) car;
vaina n sheath, scabbard, etc.
vainaro n sheather, scabbard maker
valacion n 1. (act of) surrounding with a rampart; 2. rampart, circumvallation
valar v to surround with a rampart
valata n valley
valdese adj/n Waldensian;
valdeses Waldenses
val n valley;
valete! interj vale! (= farewell!)
valente 1. ppr of valer ; 2. adj valiant
valentia n 1. valor, bravery; 2. [Chem.] valence
valer v to be worth (= to be equal to, in value or in price); 2. to be courageous
valetude n (state of) health
valetudinario n invalid
Valiala n [Mythol.] Valhalla
validacion n validation (= act of rendering valid)
validar v to validate (= to render valid)
validitate n 1. robustness, vigor; 2. validity
valido adj 1. able-bodied, robust; 2. valid
valise n traveling bag, valise; also: suitcase, satchel, etc.
valkyria [G] n Valkyrie
valo n rampart, circumvallation
valor n 1. value, worth; 2. valor;
valores [Com.] holdings (as stock, shares, etc.)
valorizacion n valorization
valorizar v to valorize (= to fix prices by valorization)
valoroso adj valorous
valtzer n waltz
valuta n 1. value (= monetary worth of a thing); 2. [Fin.] (monetary) standard
valutacion n valuation, appraisal
valutar v to value, appraise
valva n 1. leaf or wing (of a folding door); 2. [Bot., Zool., etc.] valve (as in "valves of the pericarp")
valvar adj [Zool.] valvar, valvular
valvato adj [Bot., Zool.] valvate
valvula n valve (1. [Anat.] as in "heart valves"; 2. [Engin.]; also: tap, spigot, faucet, etc.; 3. [Radio, Elec., etc.] tube);
valvular adj [Anat., etc.] valvular
vampir n vampire (1. bloodsucking ghost or reanimated corpse; 2. [Zool.] vampire bat)
vampirismo n vampirism
vanar v to winnow
vanatura n chaff (= husks separated from the grain hy winnowing)
vandalico adj 1. Vandal, Vandalic (= pertaining to the Vandals; 2. vandal, vandalish (= wantonly destructive)
vandalismo n vandalism
vandalo n 1. [Hist.] Vandal; 2. vandal (= wanton destroyer), adj 1. Vandal, Vandalic (= pertaining to the Vandals); 2. vandal, vandalish (= wantonly destructive)
vangloria n boastfulness, vainglory
vangloriar v to boast of, vaunt;
vanglorioso adj vainglorious, boastful
vanguarda n [Mil.] vanguard
vanificar v to vain
vanila n vanilla
vanilato adj vanilla-flavored
vanilina n [Bot., Chem.] vanillin
vanilismo n [Med.] vanillism
vanitate n vanity (1. futility; 2. conceit, vainglory)
vanitoso adj vainglorious, conceited
vano adj vain (1. futile; 2. worthless; 3. conceited);
vantar v to boast of, vaunt;
vantaria n boasting, vauntery
vapor n 1. steam, vapor; 2. steamer, steamship;
vaporizacion n vaporization, evaporation
vaporizar v to vaporize (1. to evaporate; 2. to atomize, spray)
vaporizator n vaporizer, atomizer
vaporositate n vaporosity, vaporousness
vaporoso adj vaporous
var adj knock-kneed
variabile adj variable
variabilitate n variability
variacion n variation;
variante � n variant
variante � 1. ppr of variar ; 2. adj variant, varying
variar v to vary (1. to differ; 2. to modify, alter)
variato 1. pp of variar ; 2. adj varied
varice n [Med.] varix, varicose vein
varicela n [Med.] chicken pox, varicella
varicocele n varicocele
varicoso adj varicose
varietate n variety (1. variedness, difference; 2. [Biol.]);
vario adj 1. various (1. different, diverse; 2. several, diverse); II. variable, inconstant
variola n [Med.] smallpox, variola
variolar adj [Med.] variolar, variolous, variolic
variolico adj [Med.] variolic, variolar, variolous
varioloide n [Med.] varioloid
varioloso adj [Med.] variolous, variolic, variolar
varion n minnow
Varsovia npr Warsaw ^
varsoviano native of Warsaw ^
Amesterdam npr Amesterdam ^
amesterdamese native of Amesterdam ^
vasalage n [Hist.] vassalage (= state of being a vassal)
vasalo n [Hist.] vassal; also: attrib.
vascular adj [Anat., Bot.] vascular (as in "vascular membrane, tissue, etc.")
vascularitate n [Anat., Bot.] vascularity
vasculo n 1. vessel, container; 2. vasculum
vasculoso adj [Anat., Bot.] vascular
vastar v to lay waste
vastitate n vastness
vasto adj 1. waste (as in "to lay waste"); 2. vast (= extensive in area or range)
vatar v to pad, wad, quilt, etc.
vaticano adj Vatican (1. as in "Vatican Hill"; 2. pertaining to the Vatican);
Vaticano n 1. Vatican Hill; 2. Vatican
vazelina n Vaseline
vazo n 1. vessel (= hollow container); 2. vase;
vazomotor adj [Anat.] vasomotor
vecte n 1. crowbar, pry, lever, etc.
vector n 1. conveyer, conveyor; 2. [Math.] vector
vectorial adj [Math.] vectorial
vegetabile adj vegetable
vegetacion n vegetation (1. action of vegetating; 2. plant life, plants collectively)
vegetal � n vegetable
vegetal � adj vegetal, vegetable;
vegetar v to vegetate (1. to grow, as plants, seeds, etc.; 2. to live a merely physical life)
vegetarianismo n vegetarianism
vegetariano n, adj vegetarian
vegetativo adj vegetative
vegete adj healthy, vigorous, flourishing
vegetoanimal adj vegeto-animal
vegetomineral adj vegeto-mineral
veicular � v to convey in a vehicle
veicular � adj vehicular
veiculo n vehicle; also: [Pharm.]
vela n sail ("the sail of a ship");
velar � v to veil
velar � adj velar; also: [Phonet.]
velario n [Rom. Antiq.] velarium
velaro n sailmaker
velia n waking, being awake
veliar v to stay awake; 2. to watch, be on the lookout
veliero n sailing ship; sailboat
velo n veil (as in "bridal veil"); soft palate, velum
veloce adj speedy, swift
velocifero n 1. stagecoach express; 2. velocipede, dandy horse
velocimetro n speedometer, velocimeter
velocipede n velocipede
velocipedista n velocipedist
velocitate n speed, velocity;
velodromo n velodrome
velvet [G] n velveteen
vemencia n vehemence
vemente adj vehement, impetuous
vena n vein (1. blood vessel; 2. as in "veins and arteries"); also: [Bot., Mineral., Geol., etc.];
venacion n (action of) hunting; venation
venar � v to vein, grain
venar � v to hunt, chase
venaria n hunt, chase, hunting; venery
venato adj veiny, veined
venator n hunter, huntsman
venatorio adj hunting, hunter's; venatory
venatura n venation, veining
vender v to sell (= to exchange for money or other payment)
vendibile adj vendible, salable
vendita n sale (= act of selling)
venditor n vendor (= seller; also: vending machine);
Venecia npr 1. [Rom. Antiq.] Venetia; 2. Venezia; 3. Venice
veneciano n Venetian
veneficio n (act of) poisoning
venenifero adj poison-bearing
venenifico adj poison-producing, venenific
veneno n poison; also: venom (= poisonous fluid secreted by certain snakes, etc.)
venenositate n venomousness
venenoso adj poisonous, venomous
venerabile adj venerable
venerabilitate n venerability, venerableness
veneracion n veneration, reverence
venerar v to venerate, revere
venerator n venerator
veneredie n Friday;
sexto-die n Friday;
Venere npr Venus (1. [Rom. Relig.]; 2. [Astron.])
venereal adj venereal
veneto adj 1. [Rom. Antiq.] Venetic (= of Venetia or the Veneti); 2. of Venezia, n 1. Venetic (= language of the Veneti); 2. one of the Veneti
Venezuela npr Venezuela ^
venezuelano n Venezuelan ^
vengabile adj worthy of revenge
vengancia n vengeance, revenge
vengativo adj vengeful, vindictive
vengator n avenger
vengar v to avenge;
venia n mercy, indulgence
venial adj venial;
venialitate n veniality
venir v to come;
venita n coming
venositate n venosity, venousness
venoso adj venous, venose
ventalio n ventail
ventar v to blow, be windy
ventilacion n ventilation (1. supplying with fresh air; 2. as in "ventilation of one's grievance")
ventilar v to fan, winnow (grain); II. to ventilate (1. to supply with fresh air; 2. to discuss openly)
ventilator (electric) fan, n ventilator;
vento n wind (as in "east wind")
ventositate n ventosity, flatulence
ventoso adj 1. windy, gusty; 2. ventose, flatulent
ventral adj abdominal, ventral
ventrata n 1. litter (of puppies, etc.); 2. hearty feed
ventre n belly
ventricular adj ventricular
ventriculo n [Anat.] ventricle
ventriloquia n ventriloquism, ventriloquy
ventriloquo adj ventriloquous, ventriloquial, n ventriloquist
venula n [Anat.] venule, veinlet
Venus npr Venus (1. [Rom. Relig.]; 2. [Astron.])
verace adj veracious
veracitate n veracity
veranda n veranda, verandah
verbal adj verbal (1. as in "a verbal contract"; 2. [Gram.])
verberacion n (action of) beating, whipping, flogging; verberation
verberar v to beat, whip, flog
verbo n 1. word; 2. [Gram.] verb;
verbositate n verbosity
verboso adj verbose
verde � n (the color) green
verde � adj green;
verdear v to become green
verdemar adj sea-green
verdicto n verdict
verdiero n orchard
verdura n I. verdure (1. fresh greenness; 2. green vegetation); II. greens (= green vegetables)
verger v to verge (as in "a hill verges to the north")
vergonia n shame (1. "feeling of shame"; 2. disgrace);
vergonioso adj 1. bashful, modest; 2. shameful, disgraceful
veridicitate n truthfulness, veracity
veridico adj truthful, veridical
verificabile adj verifiable
verificacion n verification
verificar v to verify (1. to confirm the truth of; 2. to test or check the correctness of);
verificator n verifier
verisimil adj likely, probable, verisimilar
verisimilitude n likelihood, probability, verisimilitude
verismo n verism
verista n verist; attrib. verist, veristic
veritate n truth; also: verity;
verme n worm;
veramente adv really, truly; indeed
vermicida n vermicide; attrib. vermicidal
vermiforme adj vermiform;
vermifugo n,adj vermifuge
vermilio adj bright red, scarlet, vermilion, etc.
vermilion n vermilion
vermina n vermin
verminoso adj verminous (1. infested with vermin; 2. [Pathol.])
vermivoro adj vermivorous
vermut n vermouth
vernal adj vernal, spring;
vernizar v to varnish
vernizator n varnisher
vernize n varnish
vero adj true (= truthful; in accordance with truth or reality)
verosimilancia n verisimilitude, probability
verosimilante adj likely, probable, verisimilar
versar v to become familiar or conversant with, to versate oneself in;
versatil adj versatile (1. fickle, variable; 2. as in "versatile genius")
versatilitate n versatility
versato adj verse, conversant;
verseto n 1. verse (of the Bible); 2. [Liturgy] versicle
versiculo n versicle
versificacion n versification
versificar v to versify (1. to write verse; 2. to relate in verse)
versificator n versifier
version n I. (act of) turning or turning round; II. version (1. translation; 2. as in "two versions of an affair")
verso � prep toward(s); also: to, in the direction of, etc.
verso � n 1. [Poet.] verse; 2. [Typog., etc.] verso (= reverse or left-hand page);
versta [R] n verst
vertebra n vertebra
vertebral adj vertebral
vertebrato n [Zool.] vertebrate
verter v to turn, turn round; also: to turn, bend
vertical adj vertical
verticalitate n verticality
vertice n vertex (1. top, summit; 2. [Anat.]; 3. [Math.])
verticilato adj [Bot.] verticillate, verticillated
verticilo n [Bot.] verticil
verticitate n verticity
vertigine n dizziness, giddiness, vertigo
vertiginoso adj vertiginous (1. dizzy, giddy; 2. causing vertigo or giddiness; 3. whirling, rotatory)
veruca n wart; also: [Med., Zool.] verruca
verucaria n [Bot.] Verrucaria
veruciforme adj wart-shaped, verruciform
verucositate n verrucosity
verucoso adj warty; also: [Med.] verrucose
verve [F] n animation, zest, verve
vesica n [Anat.] (urinary) bladder;
vesical adj vesical
vesicante n vesicant, vesicatory
vesicar v to blister, vesicate [Med.]
vesicato 1. pp of vesicar ; 2. adj vesicant, vesicatory
vesicatorio adj vesicatory, vesicant
vesicula n vesicle (1. [Anat.]; 2. [Med.] blister; 3. [Bot.])
vesicular adj vesicular (= having the form or structure of a vesicle)
vespa n wasp
vespera n evening;
vesperal � n [Eccl.] vesperal
vesperal � adj vesperal, vespertine
vesperas [Eccl.] vespers
vespere n evening;
vespertilion n [Zool.] bat
vespertino adj vespertine, vespertinal
vespiario n wasp's nest
Vesta npr Vesta (1. [Rom. Relig.]; 2. [Astron.])
vestal � n vestal (virgin)
vestal � adj vestal (1. pertaining to Vesta; 2. pertaining to a vestal virgin)
veste n (outer) garment
vestiario n cloakroom, checkroom
vestibulo n vestibule; also: [Anat.]
vestigial adj vestigial
vestige n 1. footprint; 2. vestige
vestimento n 1. garment, piece of clothing; 2. [Eccl.] vestment;
vestimentos clothing, clothes, apparel
vestir v to dress (a person); 2. to put on (a garment);
vestitura n clothing, clothes, apparel
vesuvianite n [Geol.] veruvianite
vesuviano adj Vesuvian
Vesuvio npr Vesuvius
veterano n, adj veteran
vetere adj old (1. not young; 2. not new);
veterinario n, adj veterinarian, veterinary surgeon
veto n veto;
vetula n old woman, (1. not young; 2. not new)
vetuleza n 1. old age; 2. oldness
vetulo n old man, (1. not young; 2. not new)
vetustate n 1. old age; oldness; 2. antiqueness
vetusto adj 1. very old; 2. antiquated
vexacion n vexation, irritation
vexar v to vex, annoy, irritate
vexator n vexer
vexatorio adj vexatious
via � prep via, by way of
via � n way (=road, path); also: route; course (of action);
viabile � adj viable, capable of living
viabile � adj passable (= that can be passed or traversed)
viabilitate � n viability (= capacity for living)
viabilitate � n passableness (= state of being passable or traversable)
viaducto n viaduct
viage n journey, trip; also: voyage;
viagiar v to travel
viagiator n traveler; voyager
vial n avenue
vias tc.) [Anat.] (respiratory, digestive, etc.) tracts, passages, etc.;
viatico n viaticum (1. provisions for a journey; 2. [R.C.Ch.])
vibracion n vibration
vibrante 1. ppr of vibrar ; 2. adj vibrant
vibrar v to vibrate
vibratil adj vibratile
vibrato n [Mus.] vibrato
vibrator n vibrator
vibratorio adj vibratory, vibrating
vicarial adj vicarial (= pertaining to a vicar)
vicariato n vicariate
vicario n vicar (1. deputy, proxy; 2. [Eccl.])
vice n 1. turn (as in "my turn"); also: stead; 2. time (as in "three times");
vice versa [L] vice versa
vicecontato n viscountcy
viceconte n viscount
vicecontesa n viscountess
vicenal adj vicennial (1. lasting twenty years; 2. occurring once in twenty years)
vicepresidencia n vice-presidency, vice-chairmanship, etc.
vicepresidente n vice-president, vicechairman, etc.
vicerege n viceroy
viciacion n vitiation
viciar v to corrupt, deprave; II. to vitiate (1. to impair, spoil; 2. to destroy the legal force of)
vicinal adj neighboring, adjoining;
vicinitate n neighborhood, vicinity (1. nearness; 2. region, surroundings)
vicino n neighbor, adj neighboring, adjoining, near
vicio n 1. vice (= moral fault or failing); 2. defect (as in "defect of eyesight")
vicioso adj 1. depraved, wicked, vicious; 2. defective, faulty;
vicisitude n vicissitude (as in "after many vicissitudes")
vico n 1. street, alley; 2. village, hamlet
victima n victim
victo n sustenance, food
victor n victor
victoria n victory
victorioso adj victorious
victualia n provisions, victuals
victualiar v to provision, victual
vidente � n clairvoyant
vidente � I. ppr of vider ; II. adj seeing (1. having the power of sight; 2. clairvoyant)
vider v to see;
vidua n 1. widow; 2. [Bot.] mourning widow, sweet scabious
viduage n widowhood
vidual adj belonging to widowhood
viduar v to widow (= to bereave of a husband)
viduitate n widowhood
viduo n widower
Budapest npr Budapest
budapestese adj/n Budapest
Bucarest npr Bucarest
bucarestese adj/n Bucarest
Vietnam npr Vietnam ^
Vietnamiano native of Vietnam ^
Viena npr Vienna
vienese adj/n Viennese
Liechtenstein npr Liechtenstein
viger v to be vigorous
vigilancia n vigilance, watchfulness
vigilante 1. ppr of vigilar ; 2. adj vigilant, watchful
vigilar v to stay awake; 2. to watch, be on the lookout;
vigilator n 1. one who stays awake; 2. watchman, guard
vigil adj awake
vigilia n vigil (1. wakefulness; 2. wakeful attention, watch; 3. eve of a festival)
vigneta n vignette
vigor n vigor; also: validity
vigorar v to invigorate
vigoroso adj vigorous
vila n villa
vilage n village
vilanage n [Hist.] villenage, villeinage (= status of a villein)
vilania n vile action, villainy
vilano n, adj 1. villager, rustic; 2. [Hist.] villein; 3. scoundrel, villain
vil adj 1. cheap; 2. vile, base;
vileta n small villa
vilificacion n vilification
vilificar v to vilify
vilipender v to hold cheap, despise, vilipend
vilitate n 1. cheapness; 2. vileness, baseness
Vilna npr Vilna, Wilno
vilo n hair, down
vilositate n hairiness, villosity
viloso adj hairy, villous
viluto n velvet;
vinagrar v to vinegar, season with vinegar
vinagraria n vinegar factory
vinagraro n vinegar maker or dealer
vinagre n vinegar
vinario adj wine, of wine
vincer v to vanquish, overcome
vincibile adj vincible, vanquishable
vincimento n vanquishment
vincitor n victor
vindemia n vintage
vindemiar v to harvest grapes
vindemiator n vintager
vindicabile adj vindicable (= that can or deserves to be vindicated)
vindicancia n vengeance, revenge
vindicar v to revenge, avenge; 2. [Law] to vindicate;
vindicativo adj vindictive
vindicator n avenger
vindice n avenger
vinia n vineyard
vinico adj vinic
vinicolo adj wine-growing
vinicultura n viniculture
vinifero adj wine-producing
vinificacion n vinification
vinificar v to (cause to) turn into wine
vino n wine
vinolencia n winebibbing
vinolente adj too fond of the bottle, winebibbing
vinositate n vinosity (= quality of being vinous)
vinoso adj vinous
vinte adj twenty
vintesimo adj twentieth;
viola � n [Mus.] viola
viola � n [Bot.] Viola; viola; specif.: violet
violabile adj violable
violace adj violaceous (1. violet, violet-colored; 2. of the Violaceae)
violaceas npl [Bot.] Violaceae
violacion n violation (1. "violation of a law, rule, etc."; 2. "violation of a sacred place"; 3. rape)
violar v to violate (1. "to violate a law, rule, etc."; 2. "to violate a sacred place"; 3. to rape)
violato 1. pp of violar ; 2. adj violate, violated
violator n violator
violencia n violence;
violentar v to do violence to
violento adj violent
violeta n [Bot.] violet
violeto n, adj violet (= color violet)
violinista n violinist
violino n violin
violista n violist
violon n bass viol
violoncelista n violoncellist
violoncelo n violoncello
vipera n viper
viperides npl [Zool.] Viperidae
viperino adj viperine, viperous
viraga n virago
virga n 1. rod (= straight, slender stick); 2. [Naut.] yard
virginal adj virginal
Virgine [Astron.] Virgo;
virgine � adj virgin, virginal;
virgine � n virgin;
Virginia n (State of) Virginia; ^
virginiano n, adj Virginian (= native or inhabitant of Virginia) ^
virginitate n virginity
virgula n [Gram.] comma;
virgular v to (put a) comma
virguleta n (single) quotation mark;
virguletas quotation mark or marks;
viril adj virile;
virilitate n I. virility (1. potency; 2. masculinity, manliness); II. manhood (as in "to arrive at manhood")
viro n man (= male human being)
viroso adj virose, poisonous
virtual adj virtual
virtualitate n virtuality
virtude n I. manliness, valor; II. virtue (1. active property, potency; 2. moral excellence; 3. chastity in a woman; 4. [Theol.] one of the orders of celestial be
virtuositate n virtuosity (= great skill in the methods of an art, especially music)
virtuoso n, adj virtuous (= person skilled in the methods of an art, especially music)
virulencia n virulence, virulency
virulente adj virulent (1. [Bacteriol.]; 2. as in "virulent invective")
virus n [Pathol.] virus
visa n visa, vis�
visage n countenance, face, visage
visar v to aim (= to take aim);
visco n 1. mistletoe; 2. birdlime
viscositate n viscosity
viscoso adj viscous
visibile adj visible
visibilitate n visibility
visiera n visor (1. of a helmet; 2. of a cap)
vision n vision
visionario n visionary
visita n visit;
visitacion n visitation
visitante n visitant, visitor
visitar v to visit
visitator n visitor, caller
viso n sight, vision (= power of seeing)
vista n view (1. sight; 2. things seen; 3. mental picture);
visto prep considering, in view of;
Vistula npr Vistula
visual adj visual (= pertaining to the sense of sight)
vita n life;
vital adj vital;
vitalismo n [Philos., Biol.] vitalism
vitalista n vitalist
vitalitate n vitality
vitamina n vitamin
vitaminico adj vitamin, vitaminic
vitaminizar v to vitaminize
vitaminologia n vitaminology
vitar v to plant vines; 2. to screw, screw in
vite n 1. vine, grapevine; 2. screw;
viteligene adj vitelligenous, vitellogenous (= producing the yolk or vitellus)
vitelino n vellum
vitelo � n 1. yolk (of an egg); 2. [Embryol.] vitellus
vitelo � n 1. calf (= young of the cow); 2. veal
viticola � adj winegrowing, viticultural
viticola � n winegrower, viticulturist
viticolo adj viticultural
viticultor n wine grower, viticulturist
viticultura n viticulture
vitrar v to glaze, furnish with glass
vitraro n glazier
vitriera n stained glass window
vitrificabile adj vitrifiable
vitrificacion n vitrification, vitrifaction
vitrificar v to vitrify
vitrina n 1. show window; 2. showcase, cabinet
vitriolar v to throw vitriol at
vitriolico adj vitriolic
vitriolizar v to vitriolize (= convert into vitriol)
vitriolo n [Chem.] vitriol
vitro n I. glass (1. as in "made of glass"; 2. drinking glass); II. windowpane, pane
vitroso adj vitreous (1. of, pertaining to, derived from, glass; 2. glassy)
vituperabile adj vituperable, reprehensible, vile
vituperacion n vituperation
vituperar v to vituperate
vituperativo adj vituperative
vituperator n vituperator
vivace adj vivacious; also: [Mus.] vivace
vivacitate n vivaciousness, vivacity
vivanda n (dish of) food;
vivandara n (female) canteen manager, sutler
vivandaro n (male) canteen manager, sutler
vivandas viands, victuals
vivario n fishpond
vivat viva, vivat
vivente adj alive, living
viver v to live; to live (in a place)
viveres npl victuals, food
vivido adj vivid
vivificacion n vivification
vivificar v to vivify
vivificator n vivifier
vivifico adj vivifying
vivipare adj viviparous (= producing living young)
vivisecion n vivisection
vivisecionista n vivisectionist
vivo adj 1. alive, live, living; 2. lively;
vizir n vizier
vizirato n vizierate
vocabulario n vocabulary (1. list of words with their meanings; 2. stock of words used by a person, class of people, profession, etc.)
vocabulo n word, vocable
vocacion n vocation (1. divine call; 2. action or activity a person feels called upon to perform);
vocal � n vowel
vocal � adj vocal (= pertaining to voice or speech)
vocalico adj vocalic
vocalismo n vocalism (= system of vowels)
vocaliso n [Mus.] exercise in vocalization, vocalizing
vocalizacion n vocalization (1. act of changing into a vowel; 2. [Mus.])
vocalizator n [Mus.] vocalizer
vocar v to call (= to command, ask, etc. to come)
vocativo n [Gram.] vocative, vocative case, adj vocative
voce n voice (1. as in "human voice"; 2. [Gram.])
vociferacion n vociferation
vociferante adj vociferous
vociferar v to bawl, vociferate
vociferator n vociferator
vodka [R] n vodka
voga n 1. (act of) sailing, moving, floating, drifting; 2. vogue;
vogar v to sail, move, float, drift
volante n 1. flywheel; 2. steering wheel; 3. frill, ruffle; 4. shuttlecock
volar v to fly (as in "birds fly")
volata n 1. flight (as in "the flight of a shot," "within an eagle's flight," etc.); 2. [Artil.] chase
volatil � n flying animal, winged creature
volatil � adj 1. flying; 2. volatile (= evaporating rapidly);
volatilitate n volatility
volatilizacion n volatilization
volatilizar v to volatilize
voler v to wish, want; to want (a thing); n will (= act of willing)
Volga npr Volga
volicion n volition
volitivo adj volitive, volitional
volo n flight (1. action or manner of flying; 2. distance covered in flying)
volt n [Elec.] volt
volta n 1. [Man.] volt; 2. vault (= arched ceiling or roof)
voltage n voltage
voltaico adj voltaic;
voltaismo n voltaism
voltametro n voltameter
voltampere n voltampere
voltar v to vault (= to cover with a vault)
voltear v to vault [Man.]
volteo n [Man.] (act or art of vaulting)
voltimetro n voltmeter
volubile adj voluble (1. apt to roll; 2. [Bot.]; 3. glib, garrulous)
volubilitate n 1. tendency to roll; 2. volubility, volubleness
volume, -ine n volume (1. as in "a work in three volumes"; 2. space occupied, compass) (*)
voluminoso adj voluminous
voluntariato n [Mil.] voluntariate, voluntary service
voluntario n [Mil.] volunteer
voluntate n will;
voluptate n pleasure, delight; specif.: sexual pleasure
voluptuario n voluptuary
voluptuositate n voluptuousness
voluptuoso adj voluptuous
voluta n volute (1. [Arch.]; 2. [Zool.] any kind of gasteropods)
volver v to roll, turn round
volvulo n [Med.] volvulus
vomica n [Med.] vomica
vomico adj vomitive, vomitory;
vomitar v to vomit
vomitator n vomiter
vomitivo n, adj vomitive, vomitory
vomito n vomit, vomiting
vomitorio n [Arch.] vomitory, vomitorium
vomituricion n [Med.] vomiturition
vorace adj voracious
voracitate n voraciousness, voracity
vortice n whirlpool, vortex
vorticoso adj vortical, vorticose
vos pron I. pers you [1. in polite or formal use; addressing one person or several persons (as in "you are", "I love you" "for you"); 2. in familiar or inform
vosgiano adj Vosgian (= pertaining to the Vosges Mountains)
Vosgos nprpl Vosges Mountains
vostro I. adj poss your [1. in polite or formal use; addressing one person or several persons; 2. in familiar or informal use, addressing several persons]; II. p
votante n voter
votar v to vow (1. to promise solemnly; 2. to dedicate); II. to vote (1. to cast a vote; 2. to approve, determine, or grant by a vote)
votivo adj votive
voto n 1. vow (= solemn promise); 2. vote (as in "to cast a vote");
vulcanico adj 1. Vulcanic, Vulcanian; 2. volcanic; also: [Geol.]
vulcanismo n [Geol.] volcanism; also: vulcanism
vulcanizacion n 1. [Geol.] volcanization; 2. [Technol.] vulcanization
vulcanizar v to volcanize;[Geol.]; 2. [Technol.] to vulcanize
Vulcano npr [Rom. Relig.] Vulcan;
vulcano volcano
vulgar adj vulgar (1. of the common people; 2. low, coarse);
vulgarismo n vulgarism (1. vulgarity; 2. vulgar phrase or expression)
vulgaritate n vulgarity
vulgarizacion n vulgarization
vulgarizar v to vulgarize
vulgarizator n vulgarizer
Vulgata [L] n [Theol.] Vulgate
vulgo [L] n common people, vulgus, adv commonly, vulgo
vulnerabile adj vulnerable
vulnerabilitate n vulnerability
vulnerar v to wound
vulneraria n vulnerary (= vulnerary remedy)
vulnere n wound
vulpe n fox male
vulpesa n fox female
vulpino adj vulpine (1. pertaining to a fox; 2. foxy)
vulture n vulture
vulturides npl [Zool.] Vulturidae
vulturino adj vulturine
W.C. n W.C., water closet
wat n [Elec.] watt
watage n [Elec.] wattage
west n west;
whisky n whisky
xenio n [Antiq.] xenium (= present given to a guest or to an ambassador)
xenofilia n xenophilism
xenofilo n, adj xenophile
xenofobia n xenophobia
xenofobo an, dj xenophobe, xenophobian
xenon n [Chem.] xenon
xilofago adj [Zool.] xylophagous,n [Zool.] xylophage
xilofonista n xylophonist
xilofono n [Mus.] xylophone
xilografia n xylography (art of engraving on wood or taking impressions from such engravings)
xilografico adj xylographic
xilografo n xylographer
xilologia n xylology
yak n [Zool.] yak
York npr York
Zacarias npr Zachariah; Zachary
Zaratustra npr Zarathustra
zebra n [Zool.] zebra
zebrato adj striped
zebu n [Zool.] zebu
Zefiro npr [Cr. Mythol.] Zephyrus;
zefiro zephyr (1. west wind; 2. soft, gentle breeze; 3. zephyr cloth)
Zelanda npr Zeeland (= province in the Netherlands)
zelar v to be zealous (about)
zelator n zealot (1. zealous person; 2. [Jewish Antiq.])
zelo n zeal, ardor
zelosia n jealousy
zeloso adj 1. zealous; 2. jealous;
zelote n zealot (1. zealous person; 2. [Jewish Antiq.])
zelotismo n zealotism, zealotry
zenit n zenith
zenital adj zenith, zenithal
zepelin n Zeppelin
zero n 1. zero, cipher; 2. as in "zero centigrade";
zeta n 1. zeta (= sixth letter of the Greek alphabet); 2. zed
Zeus npr [Gr. Relig.] Zeus
zigzag n zigzag
zigzagar v to zigzag
zincage n (act of) zincking
zincar v to zinc, coat with zinc
zinco n [Chem.] zinc;
zincografia n zincography, zinc etching
zincografico adj zincographic, zincographical
zincografo n zincographer
zircon n [Mineral.] zircon
zirconico adj [Chem.] zirconic
zirconium n [Chem.] zirconium
zodiacal adj zodiacal
zodiaco n zodiac
zoico adj [Zool.] zoic
zona n zone;
zonal adj zonal
zonar v to zone
zoofitico adj [Zool.] zoophytal, zoophytic
zoofito n [Zool.] zoophyte
zoofitologia n zoophytology
zoografia n zoography
zoografico adj zoographic
zooide n zooid
zoolatra n zoolater, animal worshiper
zoolatria n zoolatry, animal worship
zoolito n zoolith, zoolite
zoologia n zoology
zoologico adj zoological;
zoologista n zoologist
zoologo n zoologist
zoon n [Zool.] zoon
zoospora n [Bot.] zoospore
zootomia n zootomy
zoroastriano n, adj Zoroastrian
zoroastrismo n Zoroastrianism
Zoroastro npr Zoroaster
zuavo n zouave
zulu n Zulu

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