Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus (Streetwise...Series) - Softcover

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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 themes
• Regional markers indicate countries or regions of use for every entry
• Numerous example sentences with their translations provide context
• Cartoons add a touch of humor
• Short articles highlight specific linguistic or cultural usages
• Self-test sections allow you to work on your active colloquial vocabulary
• Spanish-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!