Collins Spanish Dictionary

Spanish-English

English-Spanish

• Up-to-date coverage of today's language

• Offers over 40,000 entries and 70,000 translations

• Easy-to-use format

• Includes additional entries on life and culture

• Notes on words which are commonly confused

• Contains in-depth treatment of key vocabulary such as do, make, poner and poder

• Pronunciations for English and Spanish shown in the International Phonetic Alphabet

Master Spanish in just one day

When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to Spanish to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way.

Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business...

For every learner who has wasted dictionary time looking up the individual parts of a Spanish saying only to have the whole add up to nonsense, The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms provides innovative and easy access to scores of turns-of-phrase and their idiomatic English equivalents.

With more than 4,000 Spanish expressions arranged by keyword, numerous example sentences, and an extensive index for cross-referencing, you can quickly find phrase-based translations by way of either English or Spanish. Compact and comprehensive, this tool is perfect for a student's backpack or...

The perfect Spanish phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad

Your ideal companion while traveling in Spanish-speaking countries--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough Spanish covers all the standard phrase book topics--including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance--its quick-reference format...

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Hunting blindly through a bilingual dictionary for the right word can be a real pain. That's where Must-Spanish comes in. This thematic vocabulary guide gives you instant access to thousands of Spanish terms. It features 4,000 words arranged in 12 self-contained thematic sections. From current affairs to shopping, medicine to relationships, you will find what you need to know fast and easy.

The most accessible Spanish language guide for police officers and law enforcement officials

Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement makes it easier than ever for you to acquire basic Spanish language skills. The book features more than 2,000 key words and phrases in the most easy-to-use format, along with bilingual scenarios based on situations commonly encountered during the course of your duties.

Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed

Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Household Maintenance and Child Care gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to working in the home, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.

For example:
Give the baby a bath.Dale un bano al/(a la) bebe (DAH-leh oon BAHN-yoh ahl/(ah lah) beh-BEH)

Put the newspapers in the recycle bin. Ponga los periodicos en esta canasta para el reciclamiento....

Speak with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed

Perfect Phrases in Spanish for the Hotel and Restaurant Industries gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to the hotel and restaurant fields, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.

For example:
Knock before entering a room.Toque a la puerta antes de entrar en una habitacion. (TOH-keh ah lah P'WEHR-tah ahn-tess deh en-TRAR en oo-nah ah-bee-tah-S'YOHN)

Set up thirty tables for eight...

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Numero uno en el mundo

Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary has helped speakers of Spanish and of English around the world find the right word quickly and easily. From offices in Orlando to living rooms in London and school rooms in San Juan, this comprehensive Spanish/English dictionary is the preferred choice for millions of people--in class, at home or work, or on the go.

Here you'll find:

• An up-to-date word list that gives special emphasis to everyday language, along with current technical, scientific, Internet,...

Enhancing literacy. Expanding awareness. El espanol para nosotros is a two-level series written for students who speak and hear Spanish at home and want to improve their academic language and literary skills. It is designed specifically to help Spanish-speaking students strengthen language skills and develop an appreciation for their literature and culture.

El espanol para nosotros includes the same number of chapters as Buen viaje and links to the themes and grammar of the program. It is ideal for Heritage Language Learners who are enrolled in class with...

Designed to be used with ANY Spanish reader or conversation text, this volume reviews virtually every aspect of modern grammar usage. It contains grammatical analyses of the structure of Spanish, plus an abundance of self-checking practice exercises. Chapter topics include verb form reviews; the correct and appropriate use of confusing verbs; expressions of probability; the Imperfect past vs. the Preterit Past; the subjunctive in noun, adverbial, and adjective clauses; commands; verb-object pronouns; passives and their equivalents; prepositions; comparisons; and much...

Unique in coverage, this comprehensive one-volume anthology of Latin American literatures--from pre-Colombian times to the present--covers not only the authors accepted within the literary canon, but innovative contemporary voices that are now breaking the ethnocentric mold. It features detailed historical introductions to each period and writer, selections drawn from literary, historical, and socio-political contexts, and instructional aids that make the language accessible and encourage critical thinking. For anyone interested in Spanish literature.