Dictionary of Latin American Spanish Phrases and Expressions (Paperback)

~ (Author), Fernando Diez de Urdanivia (Author), Nina Hamer (Author), Fernando Diez De Urdanivia (Author)
Key Phrases: muy currutaco, del changarro, propias uñas (more...)

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Product Description

Arranged alphabetically in Spanish, this collection offers phrases and expressions from all regions of Latin America, including both common meaning and literal translation. Also, for each entry an example and the corresponding English translation ensure that the reader will grasp subtle nuances of the expression. An additional section offers the Spanish equivalents to English expressions.

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Text: English, Spanish

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Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books; Bilingual edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781808650
• ISBN-13: 978-0781808651
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #596,671 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended reference, March 27, 2002

By	Marianopolita2005 - See all my reviews

This book is very up to date, well organized, concise and details a wide variety of expressions, phrases and idioms that are used in Latin America with examples of its usage. I would recommend this book to Spanish speakers at any level both native and non-native since the Spanish language is so diverse. It would serve as handy reference guide to understanding everyday speech, colloquialisms and slang. The second half of the book details common English expressions with the equivalent Spanish interpretation, thus enabling the speaker to authenticate his/her Spanish speaking capabilities instead of attempting to translate word for word. Both teachers and students will learn frequently used expressions as well as the intended meaning thus enhancing their ability to understand speakers from various countries, as well implement the use of these idioms in their everyday speech. I am a Spanish teacher and strongly recommend this book of expressions to anyone who wishes to bring their competencey in Spanish to the next level. This is a worthy purchase and a quality language reference.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, September 18, 2008

By	T. Fisher (IL, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I haven't really had a lot of time to look at it closely but the time I have spent has been enlightening. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know some particular phrases.