Abriendo puertas: Capítulo II — Vocabulario (Don Quijote de la Mancha)

Vocabulary flashcards for Capítulo II from Don Quijote de la Mancha. Each term is a Spanish vocabulary item with an English definition.

acontecer

to happen; to occur; to take place.

aguadar

to wait for; to expect.

alborozo

great joy; intense happiness.

alcázar

a fortress or castle; a palace.

apear

to dismount; to get off a horse.

arma blanca

a bladed weapon with a sharp edge, such as a sword or dagger.

atañer

to pertain; to belong to; to concern.

brida

the bridle; the headgear used to guide a horse, with reins.

choza

a small, very poor house; a shack.

coz

a kick.

cuita

care; distress; worry.

derretir

to melt; to liquefy a solid by heating.

donaire

grace; elegant charm; a witty, graceful manner.

empresa

an enterprise or undertaking; a project or mission.

enano

a dwarf; someone very small in stature.

ensartar

to string; to thread; to link.

estribo

a stirrup; the metal loop for resting the rider’s foot.

flamante

brand-new; freshly made or shown.

hazaña

a heroic feat; a notable achievement.

huida

an escape or flight; withdrawal.

jornada

a day’s work or a journey completed in one day.

mármol

marble; a calcitic, crystalline stone that can be polished.

mesura

prudence; tact; moderation; self-control.

mugriento

dirty; filthy; grubby.

sandez

nonsense; foolishness; a silly idea.

silbato

a whistle; a small device that makes a sound when blown.

suerte

manner; way; form.

talle

appearance; figure; build.

trecho

distance; a stretch of space.

venta

an inn; a roadside house where travelers can lodge.