Book : Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/thesaurus - McVey Gill,

-Titulo Original : Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/thesaurus

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McGraw Hill

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People who are fed up (hasta la madre--up to the mother) with classroom Spanish will enjoy this A-to-Z thematic arrangement of more than 5,000 colorful terms and slang expressions from across the Spanish-speaking world. Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus includes numerous examples, quizzes, humorous illustrations, cultural information, and help with usage. How good is that? (Que Padre!--What a father). From the Back Cover Ever wanted to call someone a big shot or hick in Spanish, or wondered how to say Lets pig out or Dont give me a hard time? And whats going on if a Spaniard hallucinates in color (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 humor 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 youre a student, teacher, businessperson, or tourist, youll enjoy enriching your Spanish with the vibrant language usually understood by native speakers alone. But be warned-the Spanish language is one of the worlds richest, and some expressions are particularly colorful! About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide