| A | B |
| informarse | to learn about |
| este valiente héroe | this brave heroe |
| hacer un viaje | to take a trip |
| un viaje de ida y vuelta | a round trip |
| su piel lisa llegó a cubrirse | his skine became covered in spots |
| nunca | never |
| su antepasado distinguido | his distinguished ancestor |
| acerca de | about (not just "de") |
| prestar atención a | to pay attention to |
| un viaje inolvidable | an unforgettable trip |
| Una vez | Once upon a time |
| en tiempos muy remotos | in very ancient times |
| el amanecer | dawn |
| la puesta del sol | sunset |
| sin embargo | nevertheless |
| Por fin | Finally |
| las aves | the birds |
| tener prisa | to be in a hurry |
| emprender | to begin (not "empezar" or "comenzar") |
| asistir | to attend |
| Tantas ganas que tengo de conocer el cielo | I would really like to get to know the sky |
| aprovecharse de | to take advantage of |
| meterse | to get into |
| sin ser visto | without being seen |
| un rincón | a corner |
| los anfitriones | the hosts |
| divertir | to amuse, to entertain |
| agradar | to please |
| el engaño | the deceipt |
| estar asombrado | to be surprised |
| sospechar | to suspect |
| el astuto engaño | the clever trick |
| No le dijo nada | He did not say anthing to him |
| Dijo en voz alta | (He) said in a loud voice |
| Mi palomita | My little dove |
| temeroso | fearful |
| el suelo | the ground |
| morirse de miedo | to die from fright |
| Apártense... | Move out of the way... |
| Si no, me muero | If not, I will die |
| Después de lo occurrido... | After this happened... |