Mujercitas: 40 palabras para aprender antes de leerlo
Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
Las 40 palabras que Louisa May Alcott repite una y otra vez en «Mujercitas» y que no están entre las 4.000 más comunes del inglés. Apréndelas antes y los primeros capítulos se leerán mucho mejor. Cada una lleva su pronunciación, su traducción y una frase del libro.
till/ˈtɪɫ/hasta que193 veces en el libro
… is never satisfied, and worries you till you're ready to fly out of the window or cry?"
spite/ˈspaɪt/despecho, ojeriza79 veces en el libro
"You said the other day, you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money."
tender/ˈtɛndɝ/tierno, dolorido73 veces en el libro
"Your hands are bigger than mine, and you will stretch my glove dreadfully," began Meg, whose gloves were a tender point with her.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/encantar, prendar62 veces en el libro
… and made much of him, and he found something very charming in the innocent companionship of these simple-hearted girls.
splendid/ˈspɫɛndɪd/espléndido58 veces en el libro
"I don't see how you can write and act such splendid things, Jo.
sober/ˈsoʊbɝ/sobrio, sereno48 veces en el libro
Every one thought soberly for a minute; then Meg announced …
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/deleite, delicia, gozo46 veces en el libro
Beth ate no more, but crept away, to sit in her shadowy corner and brood over the delight to come, till the others were ready.
amuse/əmˈjuz/entretener, distraer, embebecer44 veces en el libro
She could not roam about and amuse herself, for the burnt breadth would show, so she stared at people rather forlornly till the dancing began.
dreadful/ˈdɹɛdfəɫ/empavorecedor, empavoreciente, espantoso44 veces en el libro
"It's so dreadful to be poor!"
fancy/ˈfænsi/la imaginación43 veces en el libro
asked Jo, delighted with the fancy which lent a little romance to the very dull task of doing her duty.
sofa/ˈsoʊfə/sofá, sillón41 veces en el libro
… and have everything ready," said Meg, looking over the presents which were collected in a basket and kept under the sofa, ready to be produced at the proper time.
parlor/ˈpɑɹɫɝ/sala, sala de estar40 veces en el libro
… and clattering everything she touched; Beth trotted to and fro between parlor and kitchen, quiet and busy …
sorrow/ˈsɑɹoʊ/pesar, pena, acíbar40 veces en el libro
Let's hear the sound of the baby-pianny," said Hannah, who always took a share in the family joys and sorrows.
exclaim/ɪkˈskɫeɪm/exclamar40 veces en el libro
exclaimed Jo.
delightful/dɪˈɫaɪtfəɫ/deleitoso, deleitable39 veces en el libro
… motherly lady, with a "can-I-help-you" look about her which was truly delightful.
fond/ˈfɑnd/afectuoso39 veces en el libro
… and conquer themselves so beautifully, that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women."
ashamed/əˈʃeɪmd/avergonzado, apenado, abochornado38 veces en el libro
Everybody sniffed when they came to that part; Jo wasn't ashamed of the great tear that dropped off the end of her nose, and Amy never minded the rumpling of her curls as she hid her face on her mother's shoulder and sobbed out …
queer/ˈkwɪɹ/raro, extraño36 veces en el libro
Fortunately it was early, and they went through back streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the queer party.
bonnet/ˈbɑnət/cofia, capota, capucha34 veces en el libro
She was not elegantly dressed, but a noble-looking woman, and the girls thought the gray cloak and unfashionable bonnet covered the most splendid mother in the world.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/serenidad de ánimo34 veces en el libro
… but do my duty here instead of wanting to be somewhere else," said Jo, thinking that keeping her temper at home was a much harder task than facing a rebel or two down South.
patience/ˈpeɪʃəns/paciencia34 veces en el libro
Boys are trying enough to human patience, goodness knows!
lively/ˈɫaɪvɫi/vivo, pizpireto, alacre33 veces en el libro
… hopeful letter, full of lively descriptions of camp life, marches …
sketch/ˈskɛtʃ/esbozo, bosquejo, esquicio33 veces en el libro
As young readers like to know "how people look," we will take this moment to give them a little sketch of the four sisters, who sat knitting away in the twilight …
seldom/ˈsɛɫdəm/pocas veces, a penas, apenas33 veces en el libro
Elizabeth—or Beth, as every one called her—was a rosy, smooth-haired, bright-eyed girl of thirteen, with a shy manner, a timid voice, and a peaceful expression, which was seldom disturbed.
despair/dɪˈspɛɹ/desespero, desesperación32 veces en el libro
Jo gave a despairing groan, and Meg laughed outright, while Beth let her bread burn as she watched the fun, with interest.
hop/ˈhɑp/esperanzas31 veces en el libro
… Jo did "tell on," all about their plays and plans, their hopes and fears for father, and the most interesting events of the little world in which the sisters lived.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/arrepentimiento, pesar, compunción31 veces en el libro
I'm so sorry, but the tongs were too hot, and so I've made a mess," groaned poor Jo, regarding the black pancakes with tears of regret.
softly/ˈsɔfɫi/suavemente31 veces en el libro
No one but Beth could get much music out of the old piano; but she had a way of softly touching the yellow keys, and making a pleasant accompaniment to the simple songs they sung.
silly/ˈsɪɫi/absurdo, bobo, insensato31 veces en el libro
"I knew you'd hurt your feet with those silly shoes.
peep/ˈpip/espiar, husmear30 veces en el libro
Jo saw a big red-headed youth approaching her corner, and fearing he meant to engage her, she slipped into a curtained recess, intending to peep and enjoy herself in peace.
decidedly/ˌdɪˈsaɪdədɫi/resueltamente, decididamente30 veces en el libro
"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing-pencils; I really need them," said Amy decidedly.
bless/ˈbɫɛs/bendecir30 veces en el libro
… all join in a joyful chorus, and the curtain falls upon the lovers kneeling to receive Don Pedro's blessing in attitudes of the most romantic grace.
kindly/ˈkaɪndɫi/bondadosamente29 veces en el libro
Mrs. Gardiner, a stately old lady, greeted them kindly, and handed them over to the eldest of her six daughters.
rosy/ˈɹoʊzi/rosado29 veces en el libro
… and all sat looking at and talking about them, while the east grew rosy with the coming day.
spoiltestropeado, podrido29 veces en el libro
… and Jo wandered through the airs at her own sweet will, always coming out at the wrong place with a croak or a quaver that spoilt the most pensive tune.
gown/ˈɡaʊn/vestido, túnica29 veces en el libro
"I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China-aster!
cheerful/ˈtʃɪɹfəɫ/alegre, animado, risueño28 veces en el libro
The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly,—
pillow/ˈpɪɫoʊ/almohada, citara28 veces en el libro
"Look under your pillows, Christmas morning, and you will find your guide-book," replied Mrs. March.
pardon/ˈpɑɹdən/perdón27 veces en el libro
I beg your pardon for being so rude, but sometimes you forget to put down the curtain at the window where the flowers are …
sunshine/ˈsənˌʃaɪn/sol, insolación27 veces en el libro
A quick, bright smile went round like a streak of sunshine.
Traducciones: WikDict, English to Spanish (Wiktionary, CC-BY-SA) Pronunciación: ipa-dict (MIT), a partir de Wiktionary.
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