Glosario de Términos en Español

Glossary of Terms

ABJURAR: To retract, renounce, sometimes publicly, a belief or commitment previously made.
ABOMINAR: To condemn and curse people or things for considering them bad or harmful. To hate someone or something.
ABRUPTO: Steep; said of terrain that is rugged and difficult to access; rough, violent, rude.
ABSTRUSO: Hidden; difficult to understand.
ABULIA: Lack of will, or significant reduced energy.
ABYECTO: Despicable, extremely vile.
ACENDRAR: To purify, refine metals in the cinder; to purify, cleanse, remove defects.
ACERBO: Harsh to the taste; harsh, severe.
ACIAGO: Unfortunate, unlucky, inauspicious.
ACICATEAR: To incite, stimulate; to urge to act.
ACIDIA: Laziness, sluggishness; sadness, distress.
ACOQUINAR: To discourage, intimidate; to make feel disheartened.
ACRSOLAR: To purify, refine in a crucible; to thoroughly refine metal, typically gold.
ACUCIOSO: Diligent, concerned, eager.
ACUIDAD: Sharpness, keenness; intelligence, perspicacity.
ADMONICION: Warning admonition; reproof.
ADOCENADO: Commonplace, of low quality.
ADREDE: Deliberately, intentionally.
ADUSTO: Burnt, toasted, ardent; harsh, unfriendly.
AFRENTA: Shame, disgrace caused by a mean act or statement; penalty for wrongdoings.
AHERROJAR: To shackle or chain; to oppress or subdue.
AHÍTO: Filled to excess; satiated.
ALBUR: Contingency; chance.
ALEVE: Treacherous, deceitful.
ALGARABÍA: Confused shouting; chaotic, confused speech.
ALIÑAR: To season, prepare; to garnish, prepare.
ALTRUISMO: Concern for the well-being of others.
AMAINAR: To decrease, diminish (the force of), to relax (in intensity).
AMEDRENTAR: To intimidate, frighten.
AMODORRADO: Sleepy, drowsy.
AMPULOSO: Pompous, inflated (in style of writing or speaking).
ANATEMATIZAR: To condemn, pronounce anathema against; to curse.
ANIMADVERSIÓN: Enmity, hatred, hostility.
ANODINO: Insignificant, ineffective, unsubstantial.
ANUENCIA: Consent, permission.
APATÍA: Impassivity; lack of vigor or energy; apathy, disinterest.
APOCADO: Lacking boldness or spirit; cowardly.
APOLOGÍA: Speech or writing in defense or praise; a vindication.
APREHENDER: To seize, capture; to learn.
APRENSIVO: Timid, fearful, worried, anxious.
ARISCO: Rough, unyielding, unfriendly.
ARREDRAR: To deter; to restrain; to frighten.
ARROSTRAR: To face with courage; to endure.
ARTERO: Cunning, deceitful, treacherous.
ASAZ: Enough, quite, rather; (literary form, quite, enough).
ASECHANZA: Treachery, trick, malicious commentary.
ASENSO: Agreement, approval or consent, a concession.
ASOLADOR: Destructive.
ATERIR: To chill, freeze.
ATILDADO: Elegant, refined.
ATÓNITO: Amazed, astonished.
AVENIR: To agree; to happen.
AVERSIÓN: Aversion, dislike.
ÁVIDO: Eager, greedy, desirous.
AVIESO: Crooked, wrong; malicious, hostile.
AXIOMÁTICO: Undoubted, self-evident.
BALADÍ: Commonplace; unimportant.
BALDÓN: Abuse, insult, defamation, scorn.
BANAL: Ordinary, commonplace, insignificant, trivial.
BAQUIANO: Experienced, skilled.
BARAHÚNDA: Noise, uproar, confusion.
BARRUNTAR: To anticipate, foresee.
BASCOSIDAD: Filth, impurity.
BATAHOLA: Uproar, commotion.
BEFA: Insult, mockery.
BIGARDÍA: Deception, hypocrisy; lie, false pretense.
BIGARDO: Deceitful, evasive.
BIRLAR: To steal or take dishonestly.
BISOÑO: Unskilled, novice.
BIZARRO: Brave, bold; extravagant, showy.
BOATO: Show; ostentation; boast.
BONANZA: Calm weather; prosperity.
BONHOMÍA: Good naturedness; kindliness; sincerity.
CÁNDIDO: Wholesome; innocent; candid
CANSINO: Tiresome, boring, wearisome; tired.
CARDINAL: Chief, principal, essential; cardinal (religious).
CARIACONTECIDO: Downcast; dejected; sad, worried.
CATILINARIA: A passionate, harsh speech directed against someone.
CAUCIÓN: Caution, caution; precaution.
CÁUSTICO: Cauterizing; caustic (chemistry).
CAVILAR: To think with intention; pondering over.
CEJAR: To give way; to retreat or quit.
CÉLIBE: Unmarried.
CONCULCAR: To trample on; to violate.
CONMISERACIÓN: Compassion, pity; sympathy.
CONSUETUDINARIO: Customary, habitual.
CONTRICIÓN: Repentance; remorse.
CONTUMAZ: Persistent; stubborn.
CRETINO: Stupid; imbecile.
CUITA: Sorrow, grief difficulty, adversity.
CHABACANO: Crude, unrefined.
CHALADO: Crazy, insane.
DEFERENTE: Respectful, attentive, ceremonious; generous.
DELETÉREO: Deadly, poisonous.
DELEZNABLE: Easily damaged, destructible; slippery; shaky.
DENIGRAR: To degrade or denigrate someone or something.
DENODADO: Courageous, determined; intrepid, bold.
DENOSTAR: To insult, slander, defame.
DENUEDO: Courage, valor, boldness.
DEPARTIR: To talk, discourse.
DEPONER: To lay down; to remove.
DEPRECAR: To beg, supplicate, pray.
DEROGAR: To repeal; to abrogate (a law).
DESDORO: Dishonor, disgrace, reproach, offense.
DESMEDRO: Deterioration, damage, harm; decrease.
DESOLAR: To devastate; to desolate..
DIÁFANO: Transparent.
DIATRIBA: Angry, inflammatory speech.
DICAZ: Witty, sarcastic, sharp.
DICTERIO: Abusive, insulting or derogatory remark.
DILACIÓN: Delay; postponement; deferment.
DILAPIDAR: To squander, dissipate.
DILIGENCIA: Diligence; care, effort, attention.
DIPSÓMANO: Alcohol addict; alcoholic.
DISCOLO: Disobedient; unruly.
DISENSO: Disagreement, dissent.
DISOLUTO: Immoral; dissolute.
DISPENDIO: Wasteful expenditure.
DISPLICENCIA: Dislike, indifference; coldness, lack of interest.
DITIRAMBO: Enthusiastic praise; extravagant eulogy.
DOMEÑAR: To subdue; to tame; to conquer.
DONOSURA: Grace, charm; wit.
DONAIR: Grace of manner.
DUCHO: Expert, skilled, accomplished (in a certain area).
ECUANIMIDAD: Calmness, composure.
EFÍMERO: Short-lived, fleeting.
EGREGIO: Distinguished, eminent, outstanding.
EMBELECO: Deception; trick; empty display; adornment.
EMBELESAR: To charm, enthrall; to captivate.
ENCOMIAR: To praise highly, to acclaim, to laud.
ENCONAR: To worsen; to inflame.
ENDEBLE: Feeble, frail, fragile (lacking strength).
ENERGÚMENO: Person possessed by evil spirits.
ENERVAR: To weaken; to sap (vitality).
ENHIESTO: Upright; erect.
ENJUTO: Thin, lean, dry.
ENTECO: Emaciated, skinny; lean or thin.
ERAL: Wasteland; uninhabited area.
ERMITAÑO: Hermit.
EROGAR: To expend; to distribute; to give out.
ESCAMOTEAR: To deceive or trick; to make something disappear.
ESCATIMAR: To withhold; to economize on; to stint.
ESCUÁLIDO: Extremely thin, gaunt; lean, wasted.
ESCUETO: Concise, brief; bare essentials.
ESMERO: Care, effort, diligence; attentiveness to detail.
ESMIRRIADO: Emaciated, frail.
ESOTÉRICO: Secret; intended for the initiated.
ESPLENDIDO: Splendid, magnificent, grandiose.
ESPLÍN: Melancholy, dejection.
ESTÓLIDO: Stupid, foolish, senseless.
ESTRIDENTE: Loud, harsh, grating.
ESTULTO: Foolish, unwise.
EXANGÜE: Lifeless; exhausted.
EXÁNIME: Lifeless; exhausted; lifeless (person).
EXCANDECER: To inflame or anger vehemently.
EXCELSO: Very high in rank or status; exalted; magnificent.
EXECRAR: To curse, abominate, condemn.
EXIMIO: Excellent, outstanding, eminent.
EXIMIR: To free from obligation or duty.
EXORAR: To entreat earnestly.
EXORDIO: Introduction, preface.