Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus
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/Thesaurusis a uniquely user-friendly guide, designed for reference, for browsing, and as a learning tool.Thesaurus contains almost 150 general categories or themesRegional markers indicate countries or regions of use for every entryNumerous example sentences with their translations provide contextCartoons add a touch of humorShort articles highlight specific linguistic or cultural usagesSelf-test sections allow you to work on your active colloquial vocabularySpanish-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!