The Prince — Page 1

Vocabulary

Príncipe

A male ruler or monarch of a principality

por

Preposition meaning 'by,' 'for,' or 'through'

Traducido

Past participle meaning translated from another language

Contenido

Table of contents or subject matter within a text

INTRODUCCIÓN

Opening section presenting background information of a work

JUVENTUD

The period of life when one is young

CARGO

An official position, role, or public office held

LITERATURA

Written works considered to have artistic or intellectual value

Y

Conjunction meaning 'and,' connecting words or clauses

MUERTE

The end of life; the state of being dead

HOMBRE

An adult male human being; mankind in general

SUS

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'their'

OBRAS

Written, artistic, or constructed works by someone

DEDICATORIA

A dedication inscribed at the beginning of a book

PRÍNCIPE

A male ruler or monarch of a principality

CAPÍTULO

A numbered division or section within a book

CUÁNTAS

Interrogative word asking 'how many' (feminine plural)

CLASES

Categories, types, or kinds grouped by shared characteristics

DE

Preposition meaning 'of,' 'from,' or 'about'

PRINCIPADOS

Territories or states ruled by a prince

EXISTEN

Third person plural present tense of 'to exist'

POR

Preposition meaning 'by,' 'for,' or 'through'

QUÉ

Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what' in questions

MEDIOS

Means, methods, or resources used to achieve something

SE

Reflexive pronoun used with verbs in Spanish

ADQUIEREN

They acquire or obtain something through effort or means

ACERCA

Preposition meaning 'about' or 'concerning' a topic

LOS

Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'

HEREDITARIOS

Relating to inheritance; passed down through family lineage

MIXTOS

Mixed; composed of different elements or types combined

REINO

A territory or state ruled by a king or queen

CONQUISTADO

Past participle meaning conquered or overtaken by force

NO

Negation word meaning 'no' or 'not' in Spanish

REBELÓ

Past tense of rebel; rose up against authority or rule

CONTRA

Preposition meaning 'against' or 'opposed to' something

SUCESORES

People who succeed or follow another in a position

A

Preposition meaning 'to,' 'at,' or personal 'a'

SU

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' or 'your'

DEL

Contraction of 'de' and 'el,' meaning 'of the'

MODO

Manner, way, or method of doing something

GOBERNAR

To govern or rule over a state or territory

CIUDADES

Cities; large urban settlements with organized government

O

Conjunction meaning 'or,' presenting an alternative option

QUE

Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that' or 'which'

VIVÍAN

Past imperfect tense; they used to live or were living

BAJO

Preposition meaning 'under' or 'beneath'; also adjective 'low'

PROPIAS

Adjective meaning 'own' or 'their own' (feminine plural)

LEYES

Laws; rules established by a governing authority

ANTES

Adverb meaning 'before' in time or order

SER

Infinitive of 'to be'; permanent or essential states

ANEXADOS

Past participle meaning annexed or incorporated into a territory

NUEVOS

Adjective meaning 'new' or 'newly established' (masculine plural)

CON

Preposition meaning 'with,' indicating accompaniment or means

LAS

Feminine plural definite article meaning 'the'

ARMAS

Weapons or military forces used in combat

CAPACIDAD

Ability, skill, or capacity to do something effectively

AJENAS

Belonging to others; foreign or external (feminine plural)

BUENA

Feminine adjective meaning 'good' in quality or character

FORTUNA

Fortune, luck, or fate influencing one's circumstances

QUIENES

Relative pronoun meaning 'those who' or 'who' (plural)

HAN

Auxiliary verb 'have' used in perfect tenses (third plural)

OBTENIDO

Past participle of obtain; having acquired or gained something

UN

Masculine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'

PRINCIPADO

A territory or state ruled by a prince

MEDIANTE

Preposition meaning 'by means of' or 'through' something

LA

Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'

MALDAD

Wickedness, evil, or malicious behavior and intent

CIVIL

Relating to citizens or civilian aspects of government

EN

Preposition meaning 'in,' 'on,' or 'at' a place

DEBE

Third person singular of 'deber'; must or should do

MEDIRSE

Reflexive infinitive meaning to measure or assess oneself

FORTALEZA

A fortress or stronghold; also inner strength or fortitude

TODOS

Adjective or pronoun meaning 'all' or 'everyone'

ECLESIÁSTICOS

Relating to the church or clergy; ecclesiastical matters

TROPAS

Military troops or soldiers organized for combat

MERCENARIOS

Soldiers hired for pay rather than patriotism or loyalty

AUXILIARES

Auxiliary forces; supporting troops borrowed from another state

MIXTAS

Mixed; combined from different types or sources (feminine plural)

LO

Neuter article or direct object pronoun meaning 'it'

CONCIERNE

Third person singular of concern; relates or pertains to

MATERIA

Subject matter, material, or topic under discussion

GUERRA

Armed conflict between states or groups; war

COSAS

Things, objects, or matters of various kinds

HOMBRES

Men; adult male human beings (plural of hombre)

ESPECIALMENTE

Adverb meaning especially, particularly, or above all else

PRÍNCIPES

Princes; male rulers of principalities (plural of príncipe)

SON

Third person plural of 'ser'; they are (permanent states)

ALABADOS

Past participle meaning praised or commended by others

CENSURADOS

Past participle meaning censured, criticized, or condemned

LIBERALIDAD

Generosity; the quality of being liberal with resources

MEZQUINDAD

Miserliness or pettiness; being stingy with wealth

CRUELDAD

Cruelty; the quality of causing deliberate pain or suffering

CLEMENCIA

Clemency; leniency or mercy shown toward offenders

SI

Conjunction meaning 'if,' introducing a conditional clause

ES

Third person singular of 'ser'; he/she/it is

MEJOR

Adjective or adverb meaning 'better' or 'best'

AMADO

Past participle meaning loved or beloved by others

TEMIDO

Past participle meaning feared or dreaded by others

DEBEN

Third person plural of 'deber'; they must or should

CUMPLIR

To fulfill, keep, or carry out a promise or duty

PALABRA

Word; also one's given promise or pledged commitment