Although you can get by in Latin America without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Latin American Spanish is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence.

Lonely Planet's Mexican Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Mexican Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order Mexican delicacies, bargain prices at markets, discuss Mayan history with the locals; all with your trusted travel companion.