Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus
by Mary McVey Gill, Brenda Wegmann
Description
Ever wanted to call someone a 'big shot' or 'hick' in Spanish, or wondered how to say 'Let's pig out' or 'Don't give me a hard time'? And what's going on if a Spaniard 'hallucinates in colour' (alucina en colores) or if a Mexican 'throws an eye-taco' (echa un taco de ojo)?
This book has all the answers and more, contained within 5,000 current idiomatic terms and slang expressions - all conveniently grouped in an A-Z thematic arrangement. "Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus" is a uniquely user-friendly guide, designed for reference, for browsing, and as a learning tool.Thesaurus contains almost 150 general categories or themes.
Regional markers indicate countries or regions of use for every entry.
Numerous example sentences with their translations provide context.
Cartoons add a touch of humour. Short articles highlight specific linguistic or cultural usages.
Self-test sections allow you to work on your active colloquial vocabulary.
Spanish-English dictionary cross-references all 5,000 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus. Whether you're a student, teacher, businessperson, or tourist, you'll enjoy enriching your Spanish with the vibrant language usually understood by native speakers alone.
But be warned - the Spanish language is one of the world's richest, and some expressions are particularly colourful!
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- Format:
- Pages:352 pages, 40 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:NTC Publishing Group,U.S.
- Publication Date:16/07/2001
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- ISBN:9780844225517
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Item not Available
- Format:
- Pages:352 pages, 40 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:NTC Publishing Group,U.S.
- Publication Date:16/07/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9780844225517
