costar, to cost.

cotorra, f., small parrot, magpie, loquacious woman.

credencial, f., certificate of appointment, appointment.

credo, m., credo, creed.

creer, to believe; ¿Cree usted? Do you think so?; Creo que sí, I think so; ¡Ya lo creo! I should think (say) so!; ¡Ya lo creo que no! I should think not!; ¡Ya lo creo que...! You may bet that...!

criada, f., servant-girl, maid.

criado, m., man-servant.

crónico, -a, chronic.

cuadrar, to square; —se, to show firmness.

cuadro, m., picture, scene, frame, case.