Past participle of 'andar,' meaning 'walked' or 'traveled'.

Means 'paths' or 'roads,' symbolizing life's journey and choices.

Means 'paths' or 'trails,' often smaller and less traveled than 'caminos'.

A group of Spanish writers and intellectuals concerned with Spain's national identity and cultural renewal after the Spanish-American War.

Hyperbole, an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

Allusion, a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Imagery, descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Symbol, an object or idea that represents something else.

Metaphor, a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Hostility, a state of opposition or animosity.

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

A literary movement characterized by aestheticism, symbolism, and a rejection of realism.

The preterite tense is used to describe actions completed in the past.

The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, or to set the scene.

It emphasizes the personal and reflective nature of the poem, highlighting Machado's individual experiences and perspectives.

'Ser' is used for permanent characteristics, origin, and identity. 'Estar' is used for temporary states, location, and conditions.

Direct object pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, os, los/las) replace the direct object of a verb, indicating who or what receives the action.

Indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) indicate to whom or for whom an action is done.

The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, wishes, emotions, and hypothetical situations.

The conditional tense is used to express what would happen under certain conditions or to make polite requests.

The present perfect tense (haber + past participle) is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue to have relevance in the present.

The pluperfect tense (haber in imperfect + past participle) describes an action completed before another past action.

The impersonal 'se' is used to make statements without specifying who performs the action, often translating to 'one,' 'they,' or 'people'.

'Por' is used for cause, reason, exchange, and movement through space/time. 'Para' is used for purpose, destination, recipient, and deadlines.

It was a group of intellectuals and writers who sought to redefine Spanish identity after the loss of its colonies in 1898, prompting a critical examination of Spanish society and culture.

The political instability and ideological conflicts of the time led Machado to explore themes of identity, division, and the search for meaning in a fractured society.

The diverse Spanish landscapes serve as a backdrop for the poem, symbolizing life's journey and the various paths individuals take.

Machado explores the search for meaning across different socioeconomic backgrounds, highlighting the contrasts between rural and urban experiences.

Modernism influenced Machado's innovative use of language, symbolism, and his focus on subjective experiences and emotions.

'Caminos' (paths) often symbolize life's journey, choices, and the experiences that shape an individual's identity.

The poem's ending, emphasizing that all rest beneath the earth, reflects a common acceptance of mortality and the cyclical nature of life.

Nature often serves as a symbol of the passage of time, fleeting beauty, and the connection between humanity and the environment.

The poem reflects the ongoing struggle to find meaning, navigate life's challenges, and reconcile opposing forces, a theme prevalent in Spanish culture.

The poem highlights the importance of both positive and negative interactions in shaping individuals and communities, reflecting the value placed on social connections in Spanish society.

The poem explores the balance between pursuing one's own path and being part of a community, reflecting the ongoing negotiation between individual desires and social norms in Spanish society.

The poem emphasizes the importance of genuine connections and the comfort and joy found in friendship, reflecting the high value placed on camaraderie in Spanish society.