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Let those who are in favour with their stars,

Que aquellos que gozan del favor de sus estrellas

Of public honour and proud titles boast,

Se jacten de honor público y de orgullosos títulos,

Whilst I whom fortune of such triumph bars

Mientras yo, a quien la fortuna priva de tal triunfo,

Unlooked for joy in that I honour most;

Hallo inesperada alegría en lo que más honro;

Great princes' favourites their fair leaves spread,

Los favoritos de los grandes príncipes despliegan sus hermosas hojas,

But as the marigold at the sun's eye,

Mas como la caléndula ante el ojo del sol,

And in themselves their pride lies buried,

Y en sí mismos yace sepultado su orgullo,

For at a frown they in their glory die.

Pues ante un ceño fruncido mueren en su gloria.

The painful warrior famoused for fight,

El esforzado guerrero famoso por su combate,

After a thousand victories once foiled,

Tras mil victorias, una vez derrotado,

Is from the book of honour razed quite,

Es borrado del todo del libro del honor,

And all the rest forgot for which he toiled:

Y olvidado todo lo demás por lo que se afanó:

Then happy I that love and am beloved

Feliz entonces yo, que amo y soy amado

Where I may not remove nor be removed.

Donde yo no puedo apartar ni ser apartado.

Lord of my love, to whom in vassalage

Señor de mi amor, a quien en vasallaje

Thy merit hath my duty strongly knit;

Tu mérito ha ligado fuertemente mi deber;

To thee I send this written embassage

A ti envío esta embajada escrita

To witness duty, not to show my wit.

Para atestiguar deber, no para mostrar mi ingenio.

Duty so great, which wit so poor as mine

Deber tan grande, que un ingenio tan pobre como el mío

May make seem bare, in wanting words to show it;

Puede hacer parecer escaso, al faltar palabras para mostrarlo;

But that I hope some good conceit of thine

Mas espero que algún buen pensamiento tuyo

In thy soul's thought (all naked) will bestow it:

En el pensamiento de tu alma (del todo desnudo) lo otorgue:

Till whatsoever star that guides my moving,

Hasta que cualquier estrella que guíe mi camino,

Points on me graciously with fair aspect,

Me señale graciosamente con favorable aspecto,

And puts apparel on my tattered loving,

Y vista con ropaje mi andrajoso amor,

To show me worthy of thy sweet respect,

Para mostrarme digno de tu dulce estima,

Then may I dare to boast how I do love thee,

Entonces podré atreverme a proclamar cuánto te amo,

Till then, not show my head where thou mayst prove me.

Hasta entonces, no mostraré mi rostro donde puedas ponerme a prueba.

Vocabulary

Que: Conjunction meaning 'that' or 'which' in Spanish.
aquellos: Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'those' (distant, masculine plural).
que: Conjunction or relative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'who'.
gozan: Third-person plural of 'gozar'; they enjoy or delight in.
del: Contraction of 'de' and 'el', meaning 'of the'.
favor: Noun meaning 'favor', 'goodwill', or 'privilege'.
de: Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'.
sus: Possessive adjective meaning 'their' or 'his/her/your'.
estrellas: Plural noun meaning 'stars', celestial or figurative.
Se: Reflexive pronoun used with verbs to indicate reflexivity.
jacten: Subjunctive of 'jactarse'; to boast or brag about oneself.
honor: Noun meaning 'honor', respect, or moral integrity.
público: Adjective meaning 'public' or noun meaning 'the public'.
y: Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses.
orgullosos: Adjective meaning 'proud' or 'arrogant', masculine plural.
títulos: Plural noun meaning 'titles', ranks, or honorific designations.
Mientras: Conjunction meaning 'while' or 'whereas', showing contrast.
yo: First-person singular pronoun meaning 'I'.
a: Preposition meaning 'to', 'at', or indicating direction.
quien: Relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'whom'.
la: Definite article meaning 'the', feminine singular.
fortuna: Noun meaning 'fortune', luck, or fate.
priva: Third-person singular of 'privar'; to deprive or deny someone.
tal: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'such' or 'such a'.
triunfo: Noun meaning 'triumph' or 'victory' over adversity.
Hallo: First-person singular of 'hallar'; I find or discover.
inesperada: Adjective meaning 'unexpected' or 'unforeseen', feminine singular.
alegría: Noun meaning 'joy', 'happiness', or 'cheerfulness'.
en: Preposition meaning 'in', 'on', or 'at'.
lo: Neutral article or direct object pronoun meaning 'it' or 'the'.
más: Adverb meaning 'more' or 'most', used in comparisons.
honro: First-person singular of 'honrar'; I honor or respect.
Los: Definite article meaning 'the', masculine plural form.
favoritos: Noun or adjective meaning 'favorites', those preferred or privileged.
los: Definite article or pronoun meaning 'the' or 'them' (masculine plural).
grandes: Adjective meaning 'great' or 'grand'; also high-ranking nobles.
príncipes: Plural noun meaning 'princes' or powerful rulers.
despliegan: Third-person plural of 'desplegar'; they unfold or display.
hermosas: Adjective meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely', feminine plural.
hojas: Plural noun meaning 'leaves', pages, or sheets.
Mas: Conjunction meaning 'but' or 'however', literary usage.
como: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'like', 'as', or 'how'.
caléndula: Noun meaning 'marigold', a bright orange or yellow flower.
ante: Preposition meaning 'before', 'in front of', or 'faced with'.
el: Definite article meaning 'the', masculine singular.
ojo: Noun meaning 'eye', the organ of sight.
sol: Noun meaning 'sun', the star at the center of our solar system.
Y: Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses.
sí: Reflexive pronoun meaning 'themselves' or adverb meaning 'yes'.
mismos: Emphatic pronoun meaning 'themselves' or 'the same ones'.
yace: Third-person singular of 'yacer'; it lies buried or rests.
sepultado: Past participle of 'sepultar'; buried or entombed.
su: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', 'its', or 'their'.
orgullo: Noun meaning 'pride' or 'arrogance'.
Pues: Conjunction meaning 'for', 'since', 'well', or 'then'.
un: Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an', masculine singular.
ceño: Noun meaning 'frown' or stern expression on one's face.
fruncido: Past participle of 'fruncir'; furrowed or frowning, as a brow.
mueren: Third-person plural of 'morir'; they die or perish.
gloria: Noun meaning 'glory', fame, or splendor.
El: Definite article meaning 'the', masculine singular.
esforzado: Adjective meaning 'valiant', 'brave', or 'hardworking'.
guerrero: Noun meaning 'warrior' or 'fighter' in battle.
famoso: Adjective meaning 'famous' or 'renowned' for achievements.
por: Preposition meaning 'by', 'for', 'through', or 'because of'.
combate: Noun meaning 'combat', 'battle', or armed conflict.
Tras: Preposition meaning 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence.
mil: Numeral adjective meaning 'one thousand' or 'a thousand'.
victorias: Plural noun meaning 'victories' or wins in battle.
una: Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one', feminine singular.
vez: Noun meaning 'time' or 'instance', as in 'once'.
derrotado: Past participle of 'derrotar'; defeated or overcome in battle.
Es: Third-person singular of 'ser'; he/she/it is.
borrado: Past participle of 'borrar'; erased, deleted, or wiped out.
todo: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'all', 'every', or 'everything'.
libro: Noun meaning 'book', a written or printed publication.
olvidado: Past participle of 'olvidar'; forgotten or no longer remembered.
demás: Pronoun meaning 'the rest' or 'the others'.
se: Reflexive pronoun indicating the subject acts upon itself.
afanó: Third-person singular preterite of 'afanarse'; he/she strived or toiled.
Feliz: Adjective meaning 'happy', 'fortunate', or 'joyful'.
entonces: Adverb meaning 'then', 'so', or 'at that time'.
amo: Noun meaning 'master' or 'owner'; also first-person of 'amar' (I love).
soy: First-person singular of 'ser'; I am.
amado: Past participle of 'amar'; loved or beloved.
Donde: Relative adverb meaning 'where', indicating location or context.
no: Adverb of negation meaning 'no' or 'not'.
puedo: First-person singular of 'poder'; I can or I am able.
apartar: Verb meaning 'to separate', 'to remove', or 'to set aside'.
ni: Conjunction meaning 'nor' or 'neither', used in negation.
ser: Infinitive verb meaning 'to be' (permanent or essential qualities).
apartado: Past participle of 'apartar'; separated, removed, or set apart.
Señor: Noun meaning 'sir', 'lord', or 'mister', a respectful title.
mi: Possessive adjective meaning 'my'.
amor: Noun meaning 'love', deep affection or romantic feeling.
vasallaje: Noun meaning 'vassalage', feudal loyalty or submission to a lord.
Tu: Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (informal, singular).
mérito: Noun meaning 'merit', worth, or deserving quality.
ha: Third-person singular of 'haber'; has (auxiliary verb).
ligado: Past participle of 'ligar'; bound, tied, or connected to something.
fuertemente: Adverb meaning 'strongly', 'firmly', or 'tightly'.
deber: Noun meaning 'duty' or 'obligation'; also infinitive 'to owe'.
A: Preposition meaning 'to', 'at', or introducing indirect objects.
ti: Personal pronoun meaning 'you', used after prepositions (informal).
envío: First-person singular of 'enviar'; I send or dispatch.
esta: Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this', feminine singular.
embajada: Noun meaning 'embassy' or a formal diplomatic message or mission.
escrita: Past participle of 'escribir'; written or composed in text.
Para: Preposition meaning 'for', 'in order to', or 'toward'.
atestiguar: Verb meaning 'to testify', 'to witness', or 'to attest'.
para: Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or indicating purpose.
mostrar: Verb meaning 'to show', 'to display', or 'to demonstrate'.
ingenio: Noun meaning 'wit', 'ingenuity', or 'cleverness'.
Deber: Noun meaning 'duty' or infinitive meaning 'to owe' or 'must'.
tan: Adverb meaning 'so' or 'as', used in comparisons.
grande: Adjective meaning 'great', 'large', or 'important'.
pobre: Adjective meaning 'poor', 'humble', or lacking resources.
mío: Possessive pronoun meaning 'mine' or 'my own'.
Puede: Third-person singular of 'poder'; he/she/it can or is able.
hacer: Verb meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.
parecer: Verb meaning 'to seem', 'to appear', or 'to look like'.
escaso: Adjective meaning 'scarce', 'insufficient', or 'limited'.
al: Contraction of 'a' and 'el', meaning 'to the' or 'at the'.
faltar: Verb meaning 'to lack', 'to be missing', or 'to fall short'.
palabras: Plural noun meaning 'words', units of spoken or written language.
mostrarlo: Infinitive 'mostrar' plus pronoun 'lo'; to show it.
espero: First-person singular of 'esperar'; I hope or I wait.
algún: Adjective meaning 'some' or 'any', masculine singular before noun.
buen: Adjective meaning 'good', short form before masculine singular nouns.
pensamiento: Noun meaning 'thought', 'idea', or mental reflection.
tuyo: Possessive pronoun meaning 'yours' (informal singular).
En: Preposition meaning 'in', 'on', or 'at'.
alma: Noun meaning 'soul' or 'spirit', the inner self.
desnudo: Adjective meaning 'naked', 'bare', or 'exposed'.
otorgue: Subjunctive of 'otorgar'; may grant or bestow something.
Hasta: Preposition meaning 'until', 'up to', or 'even'.
cualquier: Adjective meaning 'any' or 'whatever', used before nouns.
estrella: Noun meaning 'star', a celestial body or guiding influence.
guíe: Subjunctive of 'guiar'; may guide or direct someone.
camino: Noun meaning 'road', 'path', or 'way'.
Me: Reflexive or direct object pronoun meaning 'me' or 'myself'.
señale: Subjunctive of 'señalar'; may point out or indicate to me.
graciosamente: Adverb meaning 'graciously', 'gracefully', or 'charmingly'.
con: Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment or means.
favorable: Adjective meaning 'favorable', 'positive', or 'advantageous'.
aspecto: Noun meaning 'aspect', 'appearance', or 'look'.
vista: Noun meaning 'sight', 'view', or the sense of seeing.
ropaje: Noun meaning 'garments', 'robes', or outer clothing worn.
andrajoso: Adjective meaning 'ragged', 'tattered', or 'in worn-out clothes'.
mostrarme: Infinitive 'mostrar' plus 'me'; to show myself or appear.
digno: Adjective meaning 'worthy', 'deserving', or 'dignified'.
dulce: Adjective meaning 'sweet', 'gentle', or 'pleasant'.
estima: Noun meaning 'esteem', 'regard', or 'respect' for someone.
Entonces: Adverb meaning 'then', 'so', or 'at that point'.
podré: First-person singular future of 'poder'; I will be able.
atreverme: Infinitive 'atreverse' plus 'me'; to dare or venture myself.
proclamar: Verb meaning 'to proclaim', 'to announce', or 'to declare publicly'.
cuánto: Interrogative or exclamatory adverb meaning 'how much'.
te: Direct or indirect object pronoun meaning 'you' or 'to you'.
mostraré: First-person singular future of 'mostrar'; I will show.
rostro: Noun meaning 'face' or 'countenance', a person's facial features.
donde: Relative adverb meaning 'where', indicating a place or situation.
puedas: Second-person singular subjunctive of 'poder'; you may be able.
ponerme: Infinitive 'poner' plus 'me'; to put me or place me.
prueba: Noun meaning 'test', 'proof', or 'trial'; also third-person of 'probar'.

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