To walk or to travel; in this context, it means to experience life.

Paths or roads; metaphorically, life choices and experiences.

Paths or trails; suggests new or less traveled paths in life.

Drunkards of black shadow; people consumed by negativity and sadness.

A group of Spanish writers and intellectuals concerned with Spain's identity and regeneration after the loss of its colonies in 1898.

Sad, pensive, or reflective; a common tone in Machado's poetry.

Destiny or fate; in the poem, refers to the common fate of death.

Allusion; a reference to a cultural or historical element.

Imagery; vivid descriptions that create mental pictures.

Symbol; an object or concept with a deeper meaning.

Metaphor; a comparison that enhances understanding.

Hyperbole; an exaggeration used for emphasis.

The Generation of '98 represents a period of intellectual and literary revival in Spain, marked by a critical examination of Spanish identity and values after the Spanish-American War.

The poem reflects the social and political tensions of the time through its exploration of contrasting human experiences and the search for meaning in a divided society.

In Spanish culture, 'caminos' often symbolize life's journey, choices, and the experiences one accumulates along the way.

Machado's work often explores themes of personal and national identity, reflecting the concerns of his generation regarding Spain's place in the modern world.

The dualities in the poem, such as happiness and sorrow, reflect the complex and often contradictory aspects of Spanish culture and life experiences.

It symbolizes mortality and the cycle of life, reflecting a common cultural understanding of death as a return to the earth.

It highlights the importance of community, connection, and the impact of relationships on individual and societal well-being in Spanish culture.

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.