Este libro incluye 4,500 nombres para bebes de Puerto Rico. Janiraliz, Keixha, Yaisa Nicolle, Jasiel Joel y Yandiel son solo ejemplos de algunos nombres de personas en Puerto Rico. Nombres unicos, modernos y creativos que rompen cualquier tipo de tradicion o regla. Este libro -cuyo enfoque principal son nombres para ninas- recopila mas de 4,000 nombres femeninos y mas 500 nombres masculinos. Tambien incluye 80 ejemplos de variaciones de nombres para ninos y ninas y los 10 nombres mas populares en Puerto Rico de los pasados cinco anos. Si prefieres nombres compuestos para tu nina, consulta las...

"Quilombo, bombacha, boludo, un feca, cagar a palos, afanar, trucho..." So you thought you spoke Spanish? Ah, but these words or phrases make no sense? Welcome to Argentina and its unique Spanish. Speaking Argento is the book that will help you understand Argentines. This light-hearted dictionary-style book includes the vocabulary (and some Lunfardo words) you need to know and were never taught in school. Over 1,300 words and phrases are explained in English. The book also includes short sections that list some of the particularities of the Argentine grammar, pronunciation and gestures. There...

"Cuica," "guagua," "fome," "cabro chico," "al tiro," "charcha..." all these words and phrases might sound new to you, but they are common in the Chilean Spanish. Speaking Chileno, already a bestseller in Chile, is the most up-to-date reference book of Chilean Spanish vocabulary. It features more than 2,000 words and phrases explained in English, many with sample sentences. This dictionary-style book also includes 29 humorous cartoon illustrations, plus short sections about Chilean gestures, pronunciation, and grammar. Quick reference sections group common Chilean words and phrases for food,...

With the help of native Cubans we compiled this collection of words and phrases used on the largest island of the Antilles. We concisely explain them in English and share example sentences. In this book you will find Spanish words that have a particular meaning or use for Cubans. You'll find some examples of words that are used regionally and the vulgar words that are inevitable in colloquial Spanish. Words like "asere," "empingao," "yuma," "jamonero" and "majomia" will no longer be a mystery with this book of Spanish vocabulary words from Cuba. The Quick Guide to Cuban Spanish includes a...

This follow-up to the Puerto Rican bestseller, Speaking Boricua, collects the unique Puerto Rican sayings that are passed down from generation to generation. Whether you are looking to share your life's wisdom with Island friends, trying to get a chuckle from colleagues or just want to better understand Puerto Ricans, Speaking Phrases Boricua offers both English and Spanish details for these wisdoms. What others are saying: "I lived in San Juan for a short time and purchased your Speaking Phrases Boricua book... My love of language and idiomatic expression prompted me to get your book and I...