Collins Spanish dictionary. [electronic resource]
Credo Reference (Firm),distributor.
First published in 1971, the Collins Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear colour layout, this remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals using Spanish.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction -- Using the dictionary -- Complex entries and language notes -- Cultural notes -- Spanish pronunciation and spelling -- Language in Use: a grammar of communication in Spanish and English -- Language in Use -- Introduction -- 1 Suggestions -- 2 Advice -- 3 Offers -- 4 Requests -- 5 Comparisons -- 6 Opinions -- 7 Likes, dislikes and preferences -- 8 Intentions and desires -- 9 Permission -- 10 Obligation -- 11 Agreement -- 12 Disagreement -- 13 Approval -- 14 Disapproval -- 15 Certainty, probability, possibility and capability -- 16 Doubt, improbability, impossibility and incapability -- 17 Explanations -- 18 Apologies -- 19 Job applications -- 20 Commercial correspondence -- 21 General correspondence -- 22 Thanks -- 23 Best wishes -- 24 Announcements -- 25 Invitations -- 26 Essay writing -- 27 The telephone -- 27a E-mail -- Lengua y Uso -- Introduccion -- 27 El telefono -- 27a Correo electronico -- 28 Sugerencias -- 29 Consejos -- 30 Propuestas -- 31 Peticiones -- 32 Comparaciones -- 33 Opiniones -- 34 Gustos y preferencias -- 35 Intenciones y deseos -- 36 Permiso -- 37 Obligaci�on -- 38 Acuerdo -- 39 Desacuerdo -- 40 Aprobaci�on -- 41 Desaprobaci�on -- 42 Certeza, probabilidad, posibilidad y capacidad -- 43 Incertidumbre, improbabilidad, imposibilidad e incapacidad -- 44 Explicaciones -- 45 Disculpas -- 46 Solicitudes de trabajo -- 47 Correspondencia comercial -- 48 Correspondencia de caracter general -- 49 Agradecimientos -- 50 Saludos de cortesa y felicitaciones -- 51 Notas y avisos de sociedad -- 52 Invitaciones -- 53 Redacci�on -- SPANISH-ENGLISH -- ENGLISH-SPANISH -- The Spanish verb -- The English verb -- Aspects of Word Formation in Spanish -- Numerals -- Weights and measures -- Time and dates.
First published in 1971, the Collins Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear colour layout, this remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals using Spanish.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Spanish language
English language
Also available in print version.

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