Perez-Reverte-Falcó pp 47-74 Flashcards by Scott Otteman

Q

penalidades

A

suffering, hardship

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borla

A

tassel, pom-pom

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a bocajarro/a

A

point-blank; to say bluntly, without mincing words

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nácar

A

mother of pearl

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despejar

A

to clear up; to unblock

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tesón

A

tenacity, perseverance

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merendero

A

picnic area; open-air cafe

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colmado

A

grocery store

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desabotonarse

A

to unbutton

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bocanada

A

puff; mouthful; blast

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talón

A

heel

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coletazo

A

flick or swish of the tail; thrash

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asentir

A

to nod

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deleznable; desmenuzable, que se desmigaja

A

despicable, atrocious; crumbly

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engullido/a

A

gobbled or guzzled

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palillo

A

toothpick

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medrar

A

to prosper, thrive, grow

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gabán

A

overcoat

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hacinamiento

A

overcrowding

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cuadros

A

knickers

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espigar

A

to glean; look closely at

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estar en el ajo

A

to be in on it

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resguardo

A

shelter; receipt or slip

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acoso y derribo

A

build up & tear down

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azulejos

A

tiles

Q

hampón

A

thug

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trepar

A

to climb, scale

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boina

A

beret

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estibar

A

to stow; to pack tightly

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canalla

A

swine; bastard; rabble

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empalmado/a (con)

A

connected (by)

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desgranar

A

to shell

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punto de lana

A

wool stitching

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el sedal

A

fishing line

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cortijo

A

country house

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súbito/a

A

sudden, unexpected

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pinchar

A

to prick, puncture; to burst

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estrábico/a

A

squint-eyed

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sonarse

A

to blow one’s nose

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alianza

A

wedding ring; alliance

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cojear

A

to limp

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tantear

A

to get a feel for; to size up

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engreído/a

A

conceited

Q

los grilletes

A

shackles

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plaza

A

seat (spain)

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los soportales

A

arcade

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el soportal

A

porch

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hurón

A

ferret; unsociable person

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bicho

A

bug; beast, creature

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etiqueta

A

tag, label

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el requeté carlista

A

Spanish Carlist militia

Q

simiente

A

seed

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dehesa

A

meadow, pasture