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Webster's New World Concise Spanish Dictionary

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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.

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.

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.

This dictionary is a great tool for the advanced high school Spanish student. It is a thorough and comprehensive dictionary.

This is an awesome dictionary which contains most of the uncommon words and definitions that I'm searching for :).. Bought it for a great price and I haven't got anything negative to say about it!

I'm glad I have added this one to my arsenal of spanish language accessories, it helps to make things mas claro. Helpful supplements in both spanish and english expand its usefulness.

This dictionary is a great product for students taking Spanish courses. It has everything you need. Really a great buy!

It is good in a pinch, but it is certainly concise. For serious translations a more powerful version is required.

THIS DICTIONARY HELPED MAKE MY LIKE EASY. I JUST WISH I HAD BOUGHT THE ENGLISH VERSION FOR ANOTHER CLASS.