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Dictionary of Spoken Spanish

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This, along with a lover who speaks the target language, is one of the truly indispensible tools of language learning. Language learners typically work their tails off learning new words only to to be laughed at when they misuse them. This dictionary goes the extra step and shows the sense of how words are used with generous, fully translated example sentences. Classroom teachers should acquire whole sets for daily use. Individuals should get a copy for frequent reference. You will never use a standard Spanish-English dictionary again.

This book is overflowing with examples, examples, examples! I'm an intermediate student with at least half-a-dozen dictionaries, and this is probably the most helpful.

The only weakness -- because there are so many examples, some fairly common words aren't defined at all.

Still, well worth buying.

A very very practical book that made you enjoy while learning Spanish. I never seen another dictionary better than this. I wish they had a CD of spoken spanish going with it. The reason I give a 4, because the paper turned yellow with time, so I have to set it aside from my other precious books. It's contagious, it's not acid-free, archival, a term they use in photography in conserving prints. By the way, I bought 4 of those books to use at home and in my offices.

I wish all foreign language dictionaries were as useful as this one. One of the biggest problems going between languages is that vocabulary words do not translate one-to-one and choosing the right word to convey the meaning intended can be very hit-or-miss. This dictionary, 536 pages long, gives you the information you need. For example, I counted 47 entries for the English word "make," including numerous idiomatic expressions. All have sample sentences so you can see the words in context, the prepositions that surround the verbs, etc. The book also has supplements on grammar, pronunciation, money, geography, road signs, foods, abbreviations, measurements, etc., for both languages. I have a Master's in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and a Ph.D. in Linguistics, and have experience working with dozens of languages (and their dictionaries). This is the best dictionary I have encountered.

This is a great dictionary. It's a little different from others in that it provides data about usage, dialects and gives examples. As a translator, I use it often. There are dialectical nuances listed that other "standard" dictionaries don't offer. It is great for a lot of homespun lingo -- just what you need in most social situations.

If you are such an advanced student of Spanish that you are using this dictionary and see its value, congratulations! It is a gem. Don't let anyone borrow it or it might disappear from your library for good.

Sincerely,

Eric W. Vogt, Ph.D.

I have had to learn to speak spanish and this book has helped me so much. I find most of the words and idioms that are found in it to be pretty much up to date and usefull.