*ascendiente* m. and f. ancestor (direct or collateral)

*asegurar* assure; assert positively

*así* this way; that way; so; *—— como* just as

*asimismo* likewise

*asomar* thrust out; *——se* appear

*asombrar* astonish

*aspaviento* m. demonstration of terror

*áspero* rough

*aspirar* aspire

*astuto* astute