The Picture of Dorian Gray — Page 11
It was reckless of me, but I asked Lady Brandon to introduce me to him.
Fue una imprudencia de mi parte, pero le pedí a Lady Brandon que me lo presentara.
Perhaps it was not so reckless, after all.
Quizás no fue tan imprudente, después de todo.
It was simply inevitable.
Era simplemente inevitable.
We would have spoken to each other without any introduction.
Nos habríamos hablado el uno al otro sin ninguna presentación.
I am sure of that.
Estoy seguro de eso.
Dorian told me so afterwards.
Dorian me lo dijo después.
He, too, felt that we were destined to know each other."
Él también sintió que estábamos destinados a conocernos."
"And how did Lady Brandon describe this wonderful young man?" asked his companion.
"¿Y cómo describió Lady Brandon a este maravilloso joven?" preguntó su compañero.
"I know she goes in for giving a rapid _précis_ of all her guests.
"Sé que ella tiene por costumbre dar un rápido _résumen_ de todos sus invitados.
I remember her bringing me up to a truculent and red-faced old gentleman covered all over with orders and ribbons, and hissing into my ear, in a tragic whisper which must have been perfectly audible to everybody in the room, the most astounding details.
Recuerdo que me llevó ante un anciano caballero truculento y de rostro colorado, cubierto de condecoraciones y cintas, y me susurró al oído, en un trágico cuchicheo que debió haber sido perfectamente audible para todos en la sala, los detalles más asombrosos.
I simply fled.
Simplemente huí.
I like to find out people for myself.
Me gusta descubrir a las personas por mí mismo.
But Lady Brandon treats her guests exactly as an auctioneer treats his goods.
Pero Lady Brandon trata a sus invitados exactamente como un subastador trata sus mercancías.
She either explains them entirely away, or tells one everything about them except what one wants to know."
O bien los explica por completo, o le cuenta a uno todo sobre ellos excepto lo que uno quiere saber."
"Poor Lady Brandon! You are hard on her, Harry!" said Hallward listlessly.
"¡Pobre Lady Brandon! ¡Eres muy duro con ella, Harry!" dijo Hallward con indiferencia.
"My dear fellow, she tried to found a _salon_, and only succeeded in opening a restaurant.
"Mi querido amigo, intentó fundar un _salón_, y solo logró abrir un restaurante.
How could I admire her?
¿Cómo podría admirarla?
But tell me, what did she say about Mr. Dorian Gray?"
Pero dime, ¿qué dijo sobre el señor Dorian Gray?"
"Oh, something like, 'Charming boy—poor dear mother and I absolutely inseparable.
"Oh, algo así como: 'Chico encantador; su pobre y querida madre y yo éramos absolutamente inseparables.
Quite forget what he does—afraid he—doesn't do anything—oh, yes, plays the piano—or is it the violin, dear Mr. Gray?
No recuerdo bien a qué se dedica; me temo que no hace nada; ah, sí, toca el piano, o ¿es el violín, querido señor Gray?
Vocabulary
- Fue
- Third person singular preterite of 'ser/ir' (was/went).
- una
- Indefinite article, feminine singular: a, an.
- imprudencia
- Recklessness or lack of caution; an imprudent act.
- de
- Preposition meaning of, from, or about.
- mi
- Possessive adjective meaning my.
- parte
- Part, portion, or side; also means behalf.
- pero
- Conjunction meaning but, however, yet.
- le
- Indirect object pronoun meaning to him, her, or you.
- pedí
- First person singular preterite of pedir: I asked/requested.
- a
- Preposition meaning to, at, or personal a.
- que
- Conjunction or relative pronoun meaning that, which, who.
- me
- Reflexive or direct/indirect object pronoun meaning me.
- lo
- Direct object pronoun meaning him, it, or the formal you.
- presentara
- Past subjunctive of presentar: to introduce or present someone.
- Quizás
- Adverb meaning perhaps, maybe, possibly.
- no
- Negation adverb meaning no or not.
- fue
- Third person singular preterite of ser/ir: was or went.
- tan
- Adverb meaning so, as, or such when comparing.
- imprudente
- Adjective meaning reckless, imprudent, or unwise.
- después
- Adverb meaning after, afterwards, or later.
- todo
- Adjective or pronoun meaning all, everything, or every.
- Era
- Third person singular imperfect of ser: was, used to be.
- simplemente
- Adverb meaning simply, just, or merely.
- inevitable
- Adjective meaning unavoidable, certain to happen, inevitable.
- Nos
- Reflexive/reciprocal pronoun meaning us or ourselves.
- habríamos
- First person plural conditional of haber: we would have.
- hablado
- Past participle of hablar: spoken, talked.
- el
- Definite article, masculine singular: the.
- uno
- Pronoun or numeral meaning one, someone.
- al
- Contraction of a + el meaning to the.
- otro
- Adjective or pronoun meaning other, another, the other.
- sin
- Preposition meaning without.
- ninguna
- Adjective or pronoun meaning no, none, not any (feminine).
- presentación
- Noun meaning introduction, presentation, or formal meeting.
- Estoy
- First person singular present of estar: I am.
- seguro
- Adjective meaning sure, certain, safe, or secure.
- eso
- Demonstrative pronoun meaning that (neutral/abstract).
- dijo
- Third person singular preterite of decir: he/she said.
- Él
- Subject pronoun meaning he.
- también
- Adverb meaning also, too, as well.
- sintió
- Third person singular preterite of sentir: he/she felt.
- estábamos
- First person plural imperfect of estar: we were.
- destinados
- Past participle/adjective of destinar: destined, fated.
- conocernos
- Reflexive infinitive of conocer: to meet or get to know each other.
- cómo
- Interrogative adverb meaning how or what (in exclamations).
- describió
- Third person singular preterite of describir: described.
- este
- Demonstrative adjective meaning this (masculine singular).
- maravilloso
- Adjective meaning wonderful, marvelous, extraordinary.
- joven
- Adjective or noun meaning young, youth, or young person.
- preguntó
- Third person singular preterite of preguntar: asked, inquired.
- su
- Possessive adjective meaning his, her, its, your (formal), their.
- compañero
- Noun meaning companion, partner, fellow, or colleague.
- Sé
- First person singular present of saber: I know.
- ella
- Subject pronoun meaning she.
- tiene
- Third person singular present of tener: he/she/it has.
- por
- Preposition meaning for, by, through, because of.
- costumbre
- Noun meaning habit, custom, or usual practice.
- dar
- Infinitive meaning to give or to provide.
- un
- Indefinite article, masculine singular: a, an.
- rápido
- Adjective or adverb meaning quick, fast, rapid.
- _résumen_
- French/Spanish loanword meaning summary or brief overview.
- todos
- Adjective or pronoun meaning all, every, everyone (masculine plural).
- sus
- Possessive adjective meaning his, her, their, your (plural).
- invitados
- Noun meaning guests, invitees, those who are invited.
- Recuerdo
- First person singular present of recordar: I remember.
- llevó
- Third person singular preterite of llevar: took, carried, led.
- ante
- Preposition meaning before, in front of, in the presence of.
- anciano
- Adjective or noun meaning old, elderly, an old man.
- caballero
- Noun meaning gentleman, knight, or sir.
- truculento
- Adjective meaning truculent, fierce, aggressive, or cruel.
- y
- Conjunction meaning and.
- rostro
- Noun meaning face, countenance, or visage.
- colorado
- Adjective meaning red, ruddy, or flushed in color.
- cubierto
- Past participle of cubrir: covered, coated, or laden with.
- condecoraciones
- Noun meaning decorations, medals, or military honors.
- cintas
- Noun meaning ribbons, bands, or strips of fabric.
- susurró
- Third person singular preterite of susurrar: whispered, murmured.
- oído
- Noun meaning ear (inner) or past participle of oír: heard.
- en
- Preposition meaning in, on, at, or into.
- trágico
- Adjective meaning tragic, dramatically serious, or mournful.
- cuchicheo
- Noun meaning whisper, hushed murmuring, or whispering sound.
- debió
- Third person singular preterite of deber: must have, ought to have.
- haber
- Auxiliary infinitive meaning to have (used in perfect tenses).
- sido
- Past participle of ser: been.
- perfectamente
- Adverb meaning perfectly, completely, or absolutely clearly.
- audible
- Adjective meaning audible, able to be heard clearly.
- para
- Preposition meaning for, in order to, or toward.
- la
- Definite article, feminine singular: the.
- sala
- Noun meaning room, hall, living room, or parlor.
- los
- Definite article or pronoun, masculine plural: the, them.
- detalles
- Noun meaning details, particulars, or specific information.
- más
- Adverb or adjective meaning more or most.
- asombrosos
- Adjective meaning astonishing, amazing, or astounding (plural).
- Simplemente
- Adverb meaning simply, just, or merely.
- huí
- First person singular preterite of huir: I fled, I ran away.
- Me
- Reflexive or object pronoun meaning me, myself.
- gusta
- Third person singular of gustar: pleases, like (I like).
- descubrir
- Infinitive meaning to discover, uncover, or find out about.
- las
- Definite article or pronoun, feminine plural: the, them.
- personas
- Noun meaning people, persons, or individuals.
- mí
- Stressed pronoun after prepositions meaning me, myself.
- mismo
- Adjective meaning same, self, or very (for emphasis).
- Pero
- Conjunction meaning but, however, nevertheless.
- trata
- Third person singular of tratar: treats, handles, deals with.
- exactamente
- Adverb meaning exactly, precisely, or just like.
- como
- Conjunction or adverb meaning as, like, how, since.
- subastador
- Noun meaning auctioneer, person who conducts auctions.
- mercancías
- Noun meaning merchandise, goods, or commodities for sale.
- O
- Conjunction meaning or, presenting an alternative option.
- bien
- Adverb or adjective meaning well, good, or fine.
- explica
- Third person singular of explicar: explains, describes in detail.
- completo
- Adjective meaning complete, full, entire, or thorough.
- o
- Conjunction meaning or, used to present alternatives.
- cuenta
- Verb (contar): tells, counts; or noun meaning account, bill.
- sobre
- Preposition meaning about, on, over, or concerning.
- ellos
- Subject pronoun meaning they (masculine or mixed group).
- excepto
- Adverb or preposition meaning except, apart from, excluding.
- quiere
- Third person singular of querer: wants, loves, wishes.
- saber
- Infinitive meaning to know (facts), to find out about.
- Pobre
- Adjective or noun meaning poor, unfortunate, or pitiable.
- Eres
- Second person singular present of ser: you are.
- muy
- Adverb meaning very, quite, or extremely.
- duro
- Adjective meaning hard, harsh, tough, or severe.
- con
- Preposition meaning with, toward, or in relation to.
- indiferencia
- Noun meaning indifference, lack of interest or concern.
- Mi
- Possessive adjective meaning my (before a noun).
- querido
- Adjective meaning dear, beloved, or cherished.
- amigo
- Noun meaning friend, companion, or close acquaintance.
- intentó
- Third person singular preterite of intentar: tried, attempted.
- fundar
- Infinitive meaning to found, establish, or create an institution.
- _salón_
- Noun meaning salon, drawing room, or fashionable social gathering.
- solo
- Adjective or adverb meaning alone, only, or just.
- logró
- Third person singular preterite of lograr: managed to, achieved.
- abrir
- Infinitive meaning to open, to start, or to inaugurate.
- restaurante
- Noun meaning restaurant, a place where meals are served.
- Cómo
- Interrogative adverb meaning how or in what way.
- podría
- First/third person singular conditional of poder: could, would be able.
- admirarla
- Infinitive plus pronoun: to admire her, to appreciate her.
- dime
- Imperative of decir plus me: tell me.
- qué
- Interrogative pronoun or adjective meaning what, which.
- señor
- Noun meaning Mr., sir, gentleman, or lord.
- algo
- Pronoun or adverb meaning something, somewhat, or a bit.
- así
- Adverb meaning thus, like this, in this way, so.
- Chico
- Noun or adjective meaning boy, kid, young man, or small.
- encantador
- Adjective meaning charming, delightful, or enchanting.
- pobre
- Adjective meaning poor, unfortunate, or worthy of pity.
- querida
- Adjective meaning dear, beloved (feminine form of querido).
- madre
- Noun meaning mother, mom, or maternal figure.
- yo
- Subject pronoun meaning I, the speaker themselves.
- éramos
- First person plural imperfect of ser: we were, we used to be.
- absolutamente
- Adverb meaning absolutely, completely, or entirely.
- inseparables
- Adjective meaning inseparable, always together, unable to be parted.
- No
- Negation meaning no or not.
- recuerdo
- Noun meaning memory, souvenir; or verb: I remember.
- se
- Reflexive pronoun meaning himself, herself, itself, themselves.
- dedica
- Third person singular of dedicar: dedicates, devotes time to.
- temo
- First person singular of temer: I fear, I am afraid.
- hace
- Third person singular of hacer: does, makes, or ago (time).
- nada
- Pronoun or adverb meaning nothing, not anything, at all.
- sí
- Affirmative adverb meaning yes, indeed, certainly.
- toca
- Third person singular of tocar: plays (instrument), touches.
- piano
- Noun meaning piano, a keyboard musical instrument.
- es
- Third person singular present of ser: is, exists.
- violín
- Noun meaning violin, a bowed string musical instrument.
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