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Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus : The User-friendly Guide to Spanish Slang and Idioms
Bok av Mary McVey Gill
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 themesRegional markers indicate countries or regions of use for every entryNumerous example sentences with their translations provide contextCartoons add a touch of humorShort articles highlight specific linguistic or cultural usagesSelf-test sections allow you to work on your active colloquial vocabularySpanish-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!