Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus

by Mary McVey Gill, Brenda Wegmann

People who are fed up (hasta la madre--"up to the mother") with classroom Spanish will enjoy this A-to-Z thematic arrangement of more than 5,000 colorful terms and slang expressions from across the Spanish-speaking world. Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus includes numerous examples, quizzes, humorous illustrations, cultural information, and help with usage. How good is that? (Que Padre!--"What a father").

Genres: Language, Spanish Literature, Reference, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 1998

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of this is so not applicable in Mexico unless I want to have strange looks or sneers! Needs a South of the border version.

[Mike Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book. It has the Spanish and the English side by side, page 1 then page 2. But not every page, only the example conversations, take up about 4 pages each chapter. It has page to page translations which is why I recommend it. And when there is a saying, in Spanish, it shows the literal meaning in echas flores 'giving compliment,' (throw flowers). If anything, this book is Very Good quality, because it shows where meaning sometimes needs the literal and the local translation. Obtenga this book. I use it by my desk, and I read a chapter at night. I can see grammar instantly in both Spanish and English, without turning pages.

[Meredith Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

excelente!!

[Ram · Rating 3 out of 5]

Besa mi culo. Meh.