Legends, Tales and Poems

by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

sestear, to take a siesta, take an after-dinner nap (or rest).

setenta, seventy.

severo, -a, severe, stern, strict.

sevillano, -a, of (or pertaining to) Seville.

si, if; why, indeed; cual —, as if; — bien, although, even if; — ... que, however; — lo decía yo, indeed I told you so; just as I told you; apenas —, hardly, barely; apenas — pudiera, I could scarcely; — ya, if indeed; — ya no, unless.

sí, himself, herself, itself, one's self, themselves; de por —, by himself, for his own part; entre —, to himself, etc.

sí, certainly, yes, indeed, of-course; pues, — señor, yes sir-ee, yes indeed sir.

siempre, always, still; — que, every time that; whenever.

sién, f., temple.