Sentido y sensibilidad: 40 palabras para aprender antes de leerlo
Sense and Sensibility
Las 40 palabras que Jane Austen repite una y otra vez en «Sentido y sensibilidad» 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.
affection/əˈfɛkʃən/afecto, cariño, afección91 veces en el libro
He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds apiece.
till/ˈtɪɫ/hasta82 veces en el libro
… but she had had no opportunity, till the present, of showing them with how little attention to the comfort of other people she could act when occasion required it.
behaviour/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/comportamiento, conducta64 veces en el libro
His attentive behaviour to herself and his sisters convinced her that their welfare was dear to him, and, for a long time, she firmly relied on the liberality of his intentions.
acquaintance/əˈkweɪntəns/conocido, conocida, amiguete64 veces en el libro
… for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance.
cottage/ˈkɑtədʒ/casa pequeña58 veces en el libro
He understood that she was in need of a dwelling; and though the house he now offered her was merely a cottage, he assured her that everything should be done to it which she might think necessary …
oblige/əˈbɫaɪdʒ/obligar51 veces en el libro
Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house.
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/deleite, delicia, gozo44 veces en el libro
A continuance in a place where everything reminded her of former delight, was exactly what suited her mind.
kindness/ˈkaɪndnəs/amabilidad, bondad42 veces en el libro
As such, however, they were treated by her with quiet civility; and by her husband with as much kindness as he could feel towards anybody beyond himself, his wife, and their child.
carriage/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/coche, carruaje, calesa41 veces en el libro
They will have no carriage, no horses, and hardly any servants; they will keep no company, and can have no expenses of any kind!
distress/dɪˈstɹɛs/angustiar por dinero38 veces en el libro
A present of fifty pounds, now and then, will prevent their ever being distressed for money, and will, I think, be amply discharging my promise to my father.”
attachment/əˈtætʃmənt/archivo adjunto, adjunto, anejo37 veces en el libro
His attachment to them all increased.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/lamentar, arrepentirse [de], compungirse37 veces en el libro
The time may come when Harry will regret that so large a sum was parted with.
spite/ˈspaɪt/despecho, ojeriza35 veces en el libro
It is evident, in spite of his frequent attention to her while she draws, that in fact he knows nothing of the matter.
fancy/ˈfænsi/la imaginación34 veces en el libro
But in sorrow she must be equally carried away by her fancy, and as far beyond consolation as in pleasure she was beyond alloy.
invitation/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/invitación34 veces en el libro
… as no plan appeared so eligible to Mrs. Dashwood as remaining there till she could accommodate herself with a house in the neighbourhood, his invitation was accepted.
afterwards/ˈæftɝwɝdz/después, consecuentemente, en seguida33 veces en el libro
By his own marriage, likewise, which happened soon afterwards, he added to his wealth.
instantly/ˈɪnstəntɫi/instantáneamente, al instante, al tiro31 veces en el libro
She gave her an answer which marked her contempt, and instantly left the room, resolving that …
countenance/ˈkaʊntənəns/rostro, faz, semblante28 veces en el libro
… which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/encantar, hechizar28 veces en el libro
He must enter into all my feelings; the same books, the same music must charm us both.
favour/ˈfeɪvɝ/favor27 veces en el libro
Mrs. Dashwood had been informed by her husband of the solemn promise on the part of his son in their favour, which gave comfort to his last earthly reflections.
misery/ˈmɪzɝi/desdicha, desgracia, infortunio27 veces en el libro
… it was a blessing, in comparison of the misery of continuing her daughter-in-law’s guest; and to remove forever from that beloved place would be less painful than to inhabit or visit it while such a woman was its mistress.
exceedingly/ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi/asaz, excedentemente, excedientemente26 veces en el libro
… I venture to pronounce that his mind is well-informed, enjoyment of books exceedingly great, his imagination lively …
acquaint/əˈkweɪnt/familiarizar26 veces en el libro
Mrs. Dashwood now took pains to get acquainted with him.
dispose/dɪˈspoʊz/mal dispuesto26 veces en el libro
He was not an ill-disposed young man, unless to be rather cold hearted and rather selfish is to be ill-disposed …
likewise/ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz/igualmente26 veces en el libro
Mrs. John Dashwood wished it likewise; but in the meanwhile, till one of these superior blessings could be attained, it would have quieted her ambition to see him driving a barouche.
favourite/ˈfeɪvɝɪt/favorito, preferido, ganchito25 veces en el libro
Mrs. John Dashwood had never been a favourite with any of her husband’s family; but she had had no opportunity …
endeavour/ɪnˈdɛvɝ/intentar, procurar25 veces en el libro
You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason, and to convince me against my will.
agreeable/əˈɡɹiəbəɫ/agradable, grato, lisonjero25 veces en el libro
She believed the regard to be mutual; but she required greater certainty of it to make Marianne’s conviction of their attachment agreeable to her.
disappointment/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/decepción, ahueve, chasco25 veces en el libro
The old gentleman died: his will was read, and like almost every other will, gave as much disappointment as pleasure.
exertion/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/esfuerzo, ejercicio, ejercitación24 veces en el libro
… and treat her with proper attention; and could strive to rouse her mother to similar exertion, and encourage her to similar forbearance.
curiosity/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/curiosidad24 veces en el libro
… to give the name of the young man who was Elinor’s particular favourite, which had been long a matter of great curiosity to her, Margaret answered by looking at her sister …
earnest/ˈɝnɪst/encarecido23 veces en el libro
… and an opportunity now offering of disposing of her carriage, she agreed to sell that likewise at the earnest advice of her eldest daughter.
scarcely/ˈskɛɹsɫi/apenas, difícilmente23 veces en el libro
“My love, it will be scarcely a separation.
unfortunate/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/desafortunado, desgraciado23 veces en el libro
The friendliness of his disposition made him happy in accommodating those, whose situation might be considered, in comparison with the past, as unfortunate.
spare/ˈspɛɹ/ahorrar23 veces en el libro
he could spare so considerable a sum with little inconvenience.”
merit/ˈmɛɹət/mérito23 veces en el libro
For their brother’s sake, too, for the sake of his own heart, she rejoiced; and she reproached herself for being unjust to his merit before, in believing him incapable of generosity.
affectionate/əˈfɛkʃənət/afectuoso, cariñoso, querendón22 veces en el libro
She had an excellent heart; —her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong …
esteem/əˈstim/estimar, respetar22 veces en el libro
“You may esteem him.”
admiration/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/adoración22 veces en el libro
Music seems scarcely to attract him, and though he admires Elinor’s drawings very much, it is not the admiration of a person who can understand their worth.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/temperamento, carácter22 veces en el libro
… severe; but his temper was cheerful and sanguine; and he might reasonably hope to live many years …
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