Spanish Verb Manual : Correct Conjugation and Regional Use [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Alfredo Gonzalez Hermoso (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0844213462 | ISBN-13: 978-0844213460 | Publication Date: May 15, 1999 | Edition: 1

This is the ideal verb reference for intermediate and advanced learners. It includes over 5,000 verbs, cross-referenced to model conjugations that have irregular forms highlighted in color. It also features verbs taking prepositions, verbs used in idiomatic expressions, and the regional use and meaning of verbs across the Spanish-speaking world.

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Text: Spanish, English

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844213462
• ISBN-13: 978-0844213460
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #675,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surpasses Kendris' "501 Spanish Verbs", December 21, 2001

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Andy Orrock (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Verb Manual : Correct Conjugation and Regional Use (Paperback)

"501 Spanish Verbs" seems to have taken root as the evolving standard and, yes, it's very good. But I'm here to tell you that this work by Alfredo Gonzalez Hermoso is *even better.*

First of all, I like the layout of the verb tables. Unlike Kendris' work, Gonzalez Hermoso groups his 'model verb' tables into "ar" "er" and "ir" sections. This approach is far more helpful than you think. Second, the irregular aspects of a particular model are clarified on each page with bold, red print. This little feature makes it really easy to spend 15 minutes or so each day flipping through the book and picking up one or two of those extra little quirks that makes the verb system so maddening at times.

Then, there's the 'regional usage' section, which details how the usage of certain verbs varies across the Hispanic world. Like, don't use 'coger' - which ostensibly means 'to catch' - in Mexico, okay?

I carry this book + "Buscalo!" (Clarkson, Campos) around with me at all times and try to review a couple of pages each day.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to Spanish verbs, August 14, 2001

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Kate McMurry "Young Adult Author" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Verb Manual : Correct Conjugation and Regional Use (Paperback)

This extremely thorough and clearly laid-out reference book includes the following information: (1) extensive grammatical information on Spanish verbs; (2) 87 pages of tables of model verbs, including all moods and tenses, with every irregular verb form; (3) an alphabetical listing of 5000 verbs with their definition in English and a referral to a particular model verb which has the same conjugation; (4) information on prepositions used with verbs; (5) idiomatic verb expressions; (6) regional use of Spanish verbs; (7) regional use of ustedes and vos.

I highly recommend this excellent Spanish-verb guide to anyone who is currently studying Spanish or who has studied it in the past and is looking for a handy way to review verbs.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, EASY-TO-USE Spanish Verb Reference, October 10, 2003

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Stephen Doonan "music, art and linux enthusiast" (Portales, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Verb Manual : Correct Conjugation and Regional Use (Paperback)

This book is an excellent reference for Spanish verbs, with a great layout, wonderfully intuitive organization (when compared to other verb references), and great visual aids (color highlighting of the persons and tenses that are irregular). This book is much better than the "Complete Handbook of Spanish Verbs," by Judith Noble and Jaime Lacasa (in case you were thinking of buying that book instead). Highly recommended.