Webster's New World Concise Spanish Dictionary [Paperback]

Chambers Harrap Ltd. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471748366 | ISBN-13: 978-0471748366 | Publication Date: January 31, 2006 | Edition: 2

* Extensive coverage of the most frequently used words, including Internet terminology, slang, and idiomatic phrases
* Thousands of sample phrases that show the various meanings of words
* Special features such as pronunciation guides, tables of irregular verbs, and a comprehensive communication guide

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From the Back Cover

• Extensive coverage of the most frequently used words, including Internet terminology, slang, and idiomatic phrases
• Thousands of sample phrases that show the various meanings of words
• Special features such as pronunciation guides, tables of irregular verbs, and a comprehensive communication guide

About the Author

Chambers Harrap, Ltd. is based in Edinburgh and publishes bilingual dictionaries in a wide variety of foreign languages. The editorial team consists of a cosmopolitan team of lexicographers from the UK, France and Spain who work closely with contributors all around the world. Teams in Mexico and the US play an important role in ensuring that the content of Harraps dictionaries is as international as possible. Editors are able to draw on the extensive databases of widely praised top-of-the-range French and Spanish titles, as well as the latest resources such as linguistic corpora and the Internet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1136 pages
• Publisher: Webster's New World; 2 edition (January 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471748366
• ISBN-13: 978-0471748366
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Jewel, June 9, 2006

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Mariano Velazquez "mariano velazquez" (lawndale, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Webster's New World Concise Spanish Dictionary (Paperback)

This is by far the best Spanish-English dictionary I have had. Others include Merriam-Webster, New World International, and Larousse (bought in Mexico.)

This dictionary is the most updated and complete I have seen. I was impressed when I found the spanish word "pendejo," which is a relatively modern, kind-of a bad word, still it included a quite accurate definition in English.

It is loaded with different meanings for the same words, and real-life examples of how to use the words in context. For example, I looked up the English word "end;" which is a very versatile word. It listed about 15 to 20 meanings, each with a context example. In particular I was impressed with "We'll never hear the end of it" translated as "Nos lo repetira toda la vida," which more literally would translate back as "He/She will bring it up for the rest of our lives," which is a common way of saying the same thing in Spanish. Phrase-translation like this conveys the full meaning and throws the words out the window.

The paper and print quality are excellent. The size is quite handy, midsize: not pocket size, but not full college textbook size either. Generally I like paperbacks, but it did not fare very well when my one-year-old pulled it off the shelf.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Complete, easy to use...and very, very large, November 16, 2007

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Cooks, Shoots & Leafs "Jess" (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Webster's New World Concise Spanish Dictionary (Paperback)

Let's get one thing out of the way before we continue: this is not a purse-sized paperback. I'm not sure what I was expecting when it arrived, and I sure didn't check the dimensions before I ordered it (my bad), but it's large. And in charge. I nearly need a separate bag to tote it back and forth to my Spanish class.

That said, this dictionary is indeed concise (even says so on the cover!), complete, and quite easy to use. The price is right and even though it's a paperback, it's solid and feels like the binding will hold up over years of frequent use. I'd recommend it for someone who needs a desk reference, but it might not be the best solution for someone who needs to cart it around.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not-So-Concise but Very Good, February 10, 2010

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Matt "-Matt" (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Webster's New World Concise Spanish Dictionary (Paperback)

Two things about the dictionary right away: first, at 500+ pages it's not very concise and second, it's a Spanish-to-English dictionary.

That said, it's an excellent Spanish-to-English dictionary with very good explanations and examples for the uses of words, etc.