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Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus (Streetwise)
by Mary Mcvey Gill
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Synopses & Reviews Ever wanted to call someone a “big shot” or “hick” in Spanish, or wondered how to say “Let's pig out” or “Don't give me a hard time”? And what's going on if a Spaniard “hallucinates in color” (alucina en colores) or if a Mexican “throws an eye-taco” (echa un taco de ojo)? This book has all the answers and more, contained within 5,000 current idiomatic terms and slang expressions-all conveniently grouped in an A-Z thematic arrangement. Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus is a uniquely user-friendly guide, designed for reference, for browsing, and as a learning tool. - Thesaurus contains almost 150 general categories or themes
- Regional markers indicate countries or regions of use for every entry
- Numerous example sentences with their translations provide context
- Cartoons add a touch of humor
- Short articles highlight specific linguistic or cultural usages
- Self-test sections allow you to work on your active colloquial vocabulary
- Spanish-English dictionary cross-references all 5,000 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus.
Whether you're a student, teacher, businessperson, or tourist, you'll enjoy enriching your Spanish with the vibrant language usually understood by native speakers alone. But be warned-the Spanish language is one of the world's richest, and some expressions are particularly colorful! Synopsis: People who are fed up (hasta la madre--"up to the mother") with classroom Spanish will enjoy this A-to-Z thematic arrangement of more than 5,000 colorful terms and slang expressions from across the Spanish-speaking world. "Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus" includes numerous examples, quizzes, humorous illustrations, cultural information, and help with usage. How good is that? (Que Padre!--"What a father"). About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Table of Contents Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/ThesaurusPrefaceThesaurusabsurdityactivityadmirationaffectionaffirmation: yesageagreementangerannoyancearrival: showing upattentionattractivenessauthoritybad thingsbad characterboastsbodyboredombusynessCelebrations, PartiesandHaving Fun (Test)certaintychangecompetencecomplaints and crybabiesconfusionconversationcouragecouragecrazinesscrime and punishmentcriticismdancedeathdeceptiondecisionsdefeatdeparturedifficultydisagreementdisbeliefdissimilaritydistancedoubt, uncertaintydressdrugsdrunkennesseaseeducationembarrassmentencouragemententhusiasmerrorevasion, avoidanceexhaustionfailurefamefearFeelingsandEmotions (Test)flatteryfood and drinkforgetfulnessfrequencyfriendshipfungood thingsgood charatergood-byesgossipgreetingsguesturesguys, girls, kidshappinessharm, hurthealthhelphesitation wordshostilityimpossibilityinactivityinattentionincompetenceincomprehensionindependenceindifferenceinformationinnocenceinsignificanceinsultsintelligenceinterruptioninvitationsknowledgelack of knowledgelack of worrylaughterlazinessLearningandEducation (Test)likes and dislikesluckmemorymess, fuss, disordermoneynakednessnegationnewsopportunityordinarinesspartypatiencepeopleperfectionpersistencepersuasionphysical characteristicplacespraiseprideproblemspushinessquantityquietrandomnessreadinessreasonsrejectionrepetitionrequestsresignationrestromancesadnessselfishnessSex, LoveandMarriage (Test)sexsimilaritysleepslownessspeedstrengthstupiditysuccesssurprisesympathytechnologythank yousthingsthinkingtimetobacco and smokingtraveltruthuglinessunusualnessuselessnesswarningsweaknesswealthweatherwork, effortWorld of Work (Test)worryyouthSpanish-English Dictionary/Index5,000 colloquial terms and slang expressionsTopic Index
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780844225517
- Author:
- McVey Gill, Mary
- Author:
- Gill, Mary McVey
- Author:
- McVey Gill, Mary
- Author:
- Wegmann, Brenda
- Publisher:
- McGraw-Hill
- Location:
- Chicago
- Subject:
- Dictionaries
- Subject:
- Polyglot Dictionaries
- Subject:
- English
- Subject:
- Spanish
- Subject:
- Spanish language
- Subject:
- Multi-Language Dictionaries
- Subject:
- Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus,character boasts body,body boredom busyness,boasts body boredom,attention attractiveness authority,showing,agreement anger annoyance,age agreement anger,admiration affection affirmation,activity admiration affection
- Subject:
- Streetwise
- Subject:
- Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus,character boasts body,body boredom busyness,boasts body boredom,attention attractiveness authority,showing,agreement anger annoyance,age agreement anger,admiration affection affirmation,activity admiration affection,absurdity
- Subject:
- Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus,character boasts body,body boredom busyness,boasts body boredom,attention attractiveness authority,showing,agreement anger annoyance,age agreement anger,admiration affection affirmation,activity admiration affection
- Subject:
- Spanish language - English
- Subject:
- Spanish language -- Slang.
- Copyright:
- 2001
- Edition Number:
- 1
- Series:
- Streetwise?Series
- Series Volume:
- 31
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Grade Level:
- Professional and scholarly
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 9.12x5.96x.73 in. 1.03 lbs.
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