The Angel in the House — Page 1

Vocabulary

PRÓLOGO

An introductory section preceding the main text.

mío

Possessive pronoun meaning 'mine' or 'my own'.

caballo

A large domesticated mammal used for riding.

alas

Plural of 'ala'; appendages used for flight.

alcanzar

To reach, attain, or achieve something desired.

región

A distinct geographic or conceptual area or zone.

repique

A ringing or pealing sound, especially of bells.

celestial

Relating to the sky, heavens, or divine realm.

arrastra

Drags or pulls something along the ground heavily.

carro

A cart or wagon used to transport goods.

traqueteante

Rattling or clattering noisily as it moves along.

Animado

Animated, enlivened, or driven by some force.

campanas

Bells, typically hung in towers and rung ceremonially.

emparejadas

Paired or matched together in a corresponding way.

rima

Rhyme; the repetition of similar sounds in verse.

ante

Preposition meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of.'

hechizante

Enchanting, bewitching, or captivatingly charming.

nota

A musical note or a written short message.

Fama

Fame, renown, or widespread public recognition.

humilde

Humble, modest, or of low social standing.

Pegaso

Mythological winged horse symbolizing poetic inspiration.

agudiza

Sharpens or heightens a sense or perception.

oído

The ear; the sense of hearing.

collar

A necklace or band worn around the neck.

ciñe

Encircles, girds, or wraps tightly around something.

garganta

The throat; the internal passage for breathing and swallowing.

demasiado

Too much; excessively beyond a reasonable amount.

sabio

Wise or learned; possessing great knowledge and judgment.

encabritarse

To rear up on hind legs, as a horse does.

alzarse

To rise up or lift oneself; to ascend.

respondía

Was responding or used to respond repeatedly.

esposa

Wife; a female marriage partner.

deseaba

Desired or wished for something strongly in the past.

fama

Fame, reputation, or widespread recognition.

corazón

The heart; seat of emotions and feelings.

pensamientos

Thoughts; ideas formed in the mind.

bullían

Were bubbling up or seething restlessly inside.

ganarse

To earn or win something for oneself through effort.

nombre

Name; also used to mean reputation or fame.

Coronado

Crowned; having received an honor or distinction.

veces

Times; instances of an occurrence or repetition.

laureles

Laurels; bay leaves symbolizing honor and achievement.

poéticos

Poetic; relating to or characteristic of poetry.

ganados

Earned or won through effort or competition.

honores

Honors; awards or distinctions given for achievement.

universitarios

Related to the university or academic institution.

elegía

An elegy; a mournful poem lamenting someone's death.

podría

Could; conditional form expressing possibility or ability.

renombre

Renown; great fame and recognition among people.

pocas

Few; a small number of something (feminine plural).

dudas

Doubts; feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

ninguna

None; not any (feminine singular form).

lenguaje

Language; a system of communication using words.

elevado

Elevated, lofty, or high in style or thought.

bodas

Wedding; a marriage ceremony and celebration.

octavo

Eighth; the ordinal number following seventh.

mientras

While; during the same time as something else.

paseaban

Were strolling or walking leisurely together.

campos

Fields or countryside; open rural land areas.

hijos

Sons or children; one's offspring.

gritando

Shouting or yelling loudly with great force.

largo

Long; extending a great distance in space or time.

camino

A road, path, or way leading somewhere.

indiferente

Indifferent; having no particular interest or concern.

don

A gift or talent; natural ability bestowed upon someone.

canto

Song or singing; the act of vocal musical expression.

ajeno

Foreign, alien, or unrelated to oneself; belonging to another.

amor

Love; a deep affection for someone or something.

noble

Noble; of high moral qualities or aristocratic rank.

meditando

Meditating; thinking deeply and carefully about something.

largamente

At length; for a long time or extensively.

debería

Should; conditional form expressing obligation or advice.

ganar

To win, earn, or gain something desired.

Considerando

Considering; taking into account or reflecting upon.

tema

A theme or topic; the main subject of discussion.

cantado

Sung; past participle of 'cantar,' to sing.

razón

Reason; logic or justification for an action.

merece

Deserves or merits; is worthy of something.

coste

Cost; the price or expense required for something.

Queda

Remains or stays; third person singular of 'quedar.'

soltar

To release or let loose; to set something free.

lengua

Tongue; also language or means of expression.

poeta

A poet; a person who writes creative verse.

últimos

Last or latest; the final ones in a sequence.

heces

Dregs or sediment; the worst remnants of something.

aunque

Although or even though; a concessive conjunction.

nacido

Born; past participle of 'nacer,' to be born.

tarde

Late; after the expected or usual time.

acontece

Happens or occurs; an event taking place.

allá

Over there; referring to a distant place or time.

merecido

Deserved; something earned through one's own actions.

fortuna

Fortune; luck, fate, or accumulated wealth.

haga

Make or do; subjunctive form of 'hacer.'

temas

Themes or topics; subjects addressed in a work.

último

Last; the final one in a series or sequence.

terreno

Ground or terrain; a piece of land or territory.

verde

Green; the color of grass and leaves.

descubierto

Discovered or uncovered; found for the first time.

cerca

Near or close; in proximity to something.

cantan

Sing; third person plural present of 'cantar.'

encontrado

Found; past participle of 'encontrar,' to find.

mismísimo

The very same; an emphatic form of 'mismo.'

manantial

A natural spring; a source of fresh flowing water.

brota

Sprouts or flows forth; emerges from a source.

Fuente

A fountain or spring; a source of water or inspiration.