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For more than sixty years, "The University of Chicago
Spanish-English Dictionary" has set the standard for concise
bilingual dictionaries. Now thoroughly revised to reflect the most
current vocabulary and usage in both languages, this dictionary
enables users to find the precise equivalents of the words and
phrases they seek. Completely bilingual, the dictionary focuses on
two contemporary international languages, American English and a
worldwide Spanish rooted in both Latin American and Iberian
sources. The sixth edition has been updated with six thousand new
words and meanings selected for their frequency of use, rising
popularity, and situational necessity. In order to best represent
the dynamic and increasingly connected cultures of three
continents, this edition features enhanced coverage of the
vocabulary associated with four areas of increasing global
importance: medicine, business, digital technology, and sports.
Clear, precise, and easy to use, "The University of Chicago
Spanish-English Dictionary" continues to serve as the essential
reference for students, travelers, businesspeople, and everyone
interested in building their linguistic proficiency in both Spanish
and English.
There are an estimated 17 million speakers of Nepali worldwide,
including 11 million speakers within Nepal. Home to Mount Everest
and the birthplace of the Buddha, tourism is the countrys main
industry and the Nepali government has named 2011 Nepal Tourism
Year by launching a campaign to attract one million tourists to the
country this year. Contains more than 15,000 entries, and each
entry includes part of speech, alternate words, Devanagari script
as well as phonetic (Romanized) pronunciation. Also provides a
section on basic Nepali grammar, and guides to pronunciation and
the Devanagari alphabet.
Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people
traveling to Korea, Concise English-Korean Dictionary is an
essential tool for communicating in the Korean language. It
features all the essential Korean vocabulary appropriate for
beginning to intermediate students. Its handy pocket format and
user-friendly layout make it the perfect addition to your carry-on
bag; it's sure to make any trip to Korea easier. All entries are
written in a Romanized form as well as Korean script (hangul), so
that pronunciation is easy and, in case of difficulties, the book
can simply be shown to a Korean speaker. This dictionary includes
the following key features: Over 8,000 entries for the most useful
words and phrases Korean words given in both Roman and Korean
letters Explanation of the Korean letters and their sounds
Spanish-English Cognates / Los Cognados Espanoles-Ingleses offers
students of Spanish and English special insight into the cognates
of each language. It provides an in-depth examination of words that
may be safely used from one language to another (true cognates) and
also words that may inhibit or even distort understanding (false
cognates). This bilingual and visual dictionary includes a total of
7,650 true and false cognates. A comprehensive index is also
provided. Designed for high school and/or graduate students, the
dictionary is appropriate for almost anyone interested in Spanish
or English.
The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is a new compact
Polish-English and English-Polish dictionary that offers up-to-date
coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary, with over
46,00 words, phrases, and 57,000 translations. This dictionary is
easy to use and ideal for students, travel, and quick reference.
Designed for both native English and Polish speakers, the
supplementary sections offer guidance on English irregular verbs
and Polish declensions and verb tables as well as pronunciation
help.
The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is the ideal companion for
anyone needing a reliable and portable Polish-English and
English-Polish dictionary for study, work, or travel.
A Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic complements A Basic Course in
Moroccan Arabic (text and CDs) and A Short Reference Grammar of
Moroccan Arabic It presents, in an impressive range, the core
vocabulary of everyday life in Morocco--from the kitchen to the
mosque, from the hardware store to the natural world of plants and
animals. It contains myriad examples of usage, including formulaic
phrases and idiomatic expressions. Understandable throughout the
nation, it is based primarily on the standard dialect of Moroccans
from the cities of Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. All Arabic citations
are in an English transcription, making it invaluable to
English-speaking non-Arabists, travelers, and tourists-as well as
being an important resource tool for students and scholars in the
Arabic language-learning field.
Representing six decades of research, this revised and expanded
edition of the classic work "A Dictionary of New Mexico and
Southern Colorado Spanish is the most authoritative reference on
the archaic dialect of Spanish spoken in the region. Originating
with Spanish settlers in 1598, the regional language of the upper
Rio Grande consists of archaic Spanish, Mexican-Indian words, words
and idiomatic expressions peculiar to the Spanish of Mexico, local
vocabulary, and countless items from English borrowed and adapted.
While written with scholarly authority, the dictionary also makes
for absorbing reading. Each page is filled with information which
reveals the resilience and adaptability of the dialect and the
colorful nature of Hispanic cultural life with its immense
historical significance. In some cases, song verse, poetry, rhymed
quatrains and anecdotes are included to provide context for a
word's meaning. Available in hardcover for the first time, this new
edition will take its place as an indispensable reference for
Spanish language students and speakers alike, marking the author's
crowning contribution to New Mexico letters and folklore.
This handy Japanese phrasebook and pocket dictionary is designed
for people who want to learn Japanese quickly and don't have a lot
of time to study. It is designed by an experienced language teacher
to be useful and easy to use. Even if you have just a few minutes a
day--while sitting on a train or subway, waiting for a bus, or
spending time with your friends--you can open the book and learn a
few useful phrases that you'll use over and over again during your
stay in Japan. This thoroughly revised edition features hundreds of
new phrases and manga illustrations which give context to the
vocabulary and expressions. It is divided into twenty-two
accessible chapters, each one covering a specific topic or
situation that you will encounter while traveling in Japan. Each
chapter contains three sections: Key Words & Expressions: This
introduces all the key Japanese vocabulary and phrases you'll need
to communicate in Japan. A recording of each phrase or word by a
native speaker is given on the CD, and example sentences are
provided showing how each word and expression is used. Expressions
in Context: This section shows you how to make use of the words and
phrases in various situations. Mini Dialogues illustrate their use
followed by related expressions designed to give you confidence in
using the new words in slightly different ways. Additional
Vocabulary: This section enables you to create new sentences based
on the patterns learned and increases your vocabulary and range of
things you can say. There's no need to memorize every word or
phrase; just learn the ones that you want to use. This book has
over 1,800 carefully selected words and expressions. The new manga
illustrations bring the dialogues to life and show how the phrases
are used in actual real-life situations. There is very little
grammar and no need to spend hours of rote memorization. All you
need is a few minutes a day and a willingness to learn! All disc
content is alternatively accessible on
tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
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