Product Description

Idiomatic speech undergoes constant change in all languages. Updated to reflect current informal written and spoken expressions in Spanish, this pocket-size book presents approximately 2,000 idiomatic Spanish expressions, followed up with their English translations and meanings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #334929 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764135576
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
“Intended primarily for English speakers, this practical, pocket-size paperback includes approximately 2,500 Spanish idioms, arranged under keyword in alphabetical order, followed by their English translations. Idiomatic expressions, especially in a second language, are never easy to grasp, yet those included here, which come from contemporary spoken Spanish from Latin America, are clearly accompanied by brief, illustrative sentences to clarify meaning. Common English idioms, pronunciation guides, and abbreviations are appended.”




—Booklist, Friday, June 15, 2007

Language Notes
Text: English, Spanish

Customer Reviews

Cream of the Crop: Spanish Idioms
This book is THE BOOK to consult when it comes to Spanish idioms. It is the best among all others. The book is very well organized; alphabetically, guide words appear at the top of the page and for each word, there is an English translation and after that appear idioms that contain that word. There is an English translation for each idiom, and each idiom is used in a Spanish sentence, which is also then translated in English. At the end there is a list of common English idioms, with a Spanish equivalent and the page where it is found. It is a steal!

Great reference book!
This is a very good reference book and will serve just about anyone in an academic setting. The downside of this guide is that it tends to shy away from vulgar idiomatic expressions, so don't look to this guide to help you through your day to day conversations overseas...

Spanish Idioms
Excellent small book! Easy to find phrases and an absolute must for the serious spanish student. Barron's is a trusted resource.