Story 1 Vocabulary

Question 1

full of energy, active, outgoing

Answer 1

alegre (lively)

Question 2

In a suitable state for action or situation, to be fully prepared

Answer 2

listo (ready)

Question 3

enjoyment, amusement, light-hearted pleasure

Answer 3

diversion (fun)

Question 4

discover something by chance

Answer 4

encontrar (find)

Question 5

careful to avoid problems or dangers

Answer 5

cauteloso (cautious)

Question 6

very enthusiastic and eager

Answer 6

emocionado (excited)

Question 7

to come nearer or closer

Answer 7

acercarse (approach)

Question 8

walk quietly and carefully with one’s heels raised

Answer 8

de puntillas (tiptoe)

Question 9

give out steady light without flame

Answer 9

brillar (glow)

Question 10

a glittering flash of light

Answer 10

chispa (sparkle)

Question 11

take or move someone or something somewhere suddenly

Answer 11

llevar rápidamente

Question 12

a particular position, point, or area in space

Answer 12

lugar (place)

Question 13

vegetation consisting of typically short plants with long, narrow leaves, growing wild or cultivated on lawns and pasture, and as a fodder crop.

Answer 13

pasto (grass/ pasture)

Question 14

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

Answer 14

acogedora (cozy)

Question 15

a rug usually used as a floor covering

Answer 15

alfrombra (carpet)

Question 16

the feet of an animal

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patas (paws)

Question 17

to be with another person

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juntos (together)

Question 18

a method, style, or manner of doing something

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forma (way)

Question 19

operate or function properly, efficiently, smoothly

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funcionar muy bien (to work well)

Question 20

having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

Answer 20

sabio (wise)

Question 21

to be of age

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viejo (old)

Question 22

a container with flat sides and bottom

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caja (box)

Question 23

an access point to a room or a building

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entrada (doorway/ entrance)

Question 24

become larger or greater over a period of time

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crecer (grow)

Question 25

the state of being friends

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amistades (friendship)

Question 26

To describe a radical or drastic permanent change

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convertirse en (to bcecome)

Question 27

when something or someone grows in strength

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más fuerte (stronger)

Question 28

in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present.

Answer 28

desde (since/from)

Question 29

at that time; at the time in question

Answer 29

entonces (then)

Question 30

to keep carefully

Answer 30

atesorar (treasure)

Question 31

a thing that causes someone to remember something

Answer 31

recordatorio (reminder)

Question 32

to happen

Answer 32

suceder/ pasar (to happen)

“Pasar” is a more general verb that can mean “to happen,” “to occur,” or “to pass.”
It is often used to describe events, situations, or actions taking place. “Pasar” can refer to both planned and unplanned events, as well as specific incidents or occurrences.

“Suceder” also means “to happen” or “to occur,” but it often emphasizes the succession or sequence of events. It is commonly used to describe a series of events or a particular order in which things happen. “Suceder” can imply a cause-and-effect relationship or a logical progression of events.
It is often used in more formal or narrative contexts.

Question 33

to be unexpected in a good way, causing great wonder

Answer 33

sorprendente (suprising/ amazing)