Street Spanish Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus

by David Burke

The Street Spanish Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus offers English equivalents and usage tips for over one thousand Spanish terms, including slang words, idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms, and vulgarities. It also offers an extensive thesaurus of naughty Spanish slang synonyms for common English words and phrases -- all destined to make you feel like an insider in no time.

Genres: Language, Reference

355 pages, Hardcover

First published April 28, 1999

About the author

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See also: Fantasy author David Burke

David Burke is a documentary filmmaker and former 60 MINUTES writer/producer who came to Paris in 1986 for what he thought would be a year, but turned into more than twenty. Besides Writers in Paris, he has written two editions of HarperCollinss Access Paris, a travel guide to Mediterranean France, and numerous articles for magazines and web sites. He and his wife, producer/director Joanne Burke, have also made seven documentaries over these years and are working on a eighth.
He now divides his time between Paris and New York.

Reviews

[Kelsey Angelette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great dictionary for once you get the basis of Spanish down and want to learn how to communicate and understand on the streets and in everyday life. It has a lot of vulgarity, but I suppose we need to know of these words and phrases too.

Would be a great companion for those working with Spanish Speakers as well.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had allowed me to pick up on some of the most vulgar, most obscure, most deeply offensive words and phrases ever conceived of in the Spanish language. It is among my most treasured possessions.

[Jason White · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can speak gutter spanish comfortably. This takes it to a whole new level...

[Elaine D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb resource for someone who LOVES the language and craves knowledge about cultural idioms! I've learned so many incredible linguistic gems from this book! Great buy.