Dictionary of Latin American Spanish Phrases and Expressions

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By: Eleanor Hamer, Fernando Diez de Urdanivia, Nina Hamer and Fernando Diez De Urdanivia
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Arranged alphabetically in Spanish, this collection offers phrases and expressions from all regions of Latin America, including both common meaning and literal translation. Also, for each entry an example and the corresponding English translation ensure that the reader will grasp subtle nuances of the expression. An additional section offers the Spanish equivalents to English expressions.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Pub. Date: 30th September 2001
Catalog: Book
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 178
Ean: 9780781808651
Isbn: 0781808650

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Great book
~ Written on Sep 19, 2008. 1 out of 6 users found this review helpful.

I haven't really had a lot of time to look at it closely but the time I have spent has been enlightening. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know some particular phrases.

A highly recommended reference
~ Written on Mar 27, 2002. 37 out of 37 users found this review helpful.

This book is very up to date, well organized, concise and details a wide variety of expressions, phrases and idioms that are used in Latin America with examples of its usage. I would recommend this book to Spanish speakers at any level both native and non-native since the Spanish language is so diverse. It would serve as handy reference guide to understanding everyday speech, colloquialisms and slang. The second half of the book details common English expressions with the equivalent Spanish interpretation, thus enabling the speaker to authenticate his/her Spanish speaking capabilities instead of attempting to translate word for word. Both teachers and students will learn frequently used expressions as well as the intended meaning thus enhancing their ability to understand speakers from various countries, as well implement the use of these idioms in their everyday speech. I am a Spanish teacher and strongly recommend this book of expressions to anyone who wishes to bring their competencey in Spanish to the next level. This is a worthy purchase and a quality language reference.

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