Author: Delos Lincoln Canfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671743482
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
A concise dictionary of words and phrases for today's usage. Contains 1500 new words.
Diccionario de la Universidad de Chicago Inglés-espanõl Y Espanõl-inglés
Author: Delos Lincoln Canfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671743482
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
A concise dictionary of words and phrases for today's usage. Contains 1500 new words.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671743482
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
A concise dictionary of words and phrases for today's usage. Contains 1500 new words.
The University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary, Fifth Edition
Author: David A. Pharies
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743470133
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
A Spanish-English, English-Spanish dictionary that contains thousands of terms including slang and provides guides to pronunciation, grammar, suffixes, and regular, irregular, and orthographic changing verbs. Covers International Spanish and American English.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743470133
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
A Spanish-English, English-Spanish dictionary that contains thousands of terms including slang and provides guides to pronunciation, grammar, suffixes, and regular, irregular, and orthographic changing verbs. Covers International Spanish and American English.
The University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary
Author: David A. Pharies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780743492522
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780743492522
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
The University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary
Author: Carlos Castillo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
A Brief History of the Spanish Language
Author: David A. Pharies
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022613413X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
“As in the first edition, Pharies debunks—in an engaging manner—a number of ‘linguistic myths’ about Spanish orthography, pronunciation, and grammar.” —Choice Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language’s Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin and evolution of Spanish, the historical and cultural changes that shaped it, and its spread around the world. A Brief History of the Spanish Language focuses on the most important aspects of the development of the Spanish language, eschewing technical jargon in favor of straightforward explanations. Along the way, it answers many of the common questions that puzzle native speakers and non-native speakers alike, such as: Why do some regions use tú while others use vos? How did the th sound develop in Castilian? And why is it la mesa but el agua? David A. Pharies, a world-renowned expert on the history and development of Spanish, has updated this edition with new research on all aspects of the evolution of Spanish and current demographic information. This book is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of Spanish and a desire to further explore its roots. It also provides an ideal foundation for further study in any area of historical Spanish linguistics and early Spanish literature. A Brief History of the Spanish Language is a grand journey of discovery, revealing in a beautifully compact format the fascinating story of the language in both Spain and Spanish America.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022613413X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
“As in the first edition, Pharies debunks—in an engaging manner—a number of ‘linguistic myths’ about Spanish orthography, pronunciation, and grammar.” —Choice Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language’s Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin and evolution of Spanish, the historical and cultural changes that shaped it, and its spread around the world. A Brief History of the Spanish Language focuses on the most important aspects of the development of the Spanish language, eschewing technical jargon in favor of straightforward explanations. Along the way, it answers many of the common questions that puzzle native speakers and non-native speakers alike, such as: Why do some regions use tú while others use vos? How did the th sound develop in Castilian? And why is it la mesa but el agua? David A. Pharies, a world-renowned expert on the history and development of Spanish, has updated this edition with new research on all aspects of the evolution of Spanish and current demographic information. This book is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of Spanish and a desire to further explore its roots. It also provides an ideal foundation for further study in any area of historical Spanish linguistics and early Spanish literature. A Brief History of the Spanish Language is a grand journey of discovery, revealing in a beautifully compact format the fascinating story of the language in both Spain and Spanish America.
The University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary, Sixth Edition
Author: David A. Pharies
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226666972
Category : Reference
Languages : un
Pages : 628
Book Description
For more than sixty years, The University of Chicago Spanish–English Dictionary has set the standard for concise bilingual dictionaries. Now thoroughly revised to reflect the most current vocabulary and usage in both languages, this dictionary enables users to find the precise equivalents of the words and phrases they seek. Completely bilingual, the dictionary focuses on two contemporary international languages, American English and a worldwide Spanish rooted in both Latin American and Iberian sources. The sixth edition has been updated with six thousand new words and meanings selected for their frequency of use, rising popularity, and situational necessity. In order to best represent the dynamic and increasingly connected cultures of three continents, this edition features enhanced coverage of the vocabulary associated with four areas of increasing global importance: medicine, business, digital technology, and sports. Clear, precise, and easy to use, The University of Chicago Spanish–English Dictionary continues to serve as the essential reference for students, travelers, businesspeople, and everyone interested in building their linguistic proficiency in both Spanish and English.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226666972
Category : Reference
Languages : un
Pages : 628
Book Description
For more than sixty years, The University of Chicago Spanish–English Dictionary has set the standard for concise bilingual dictionaries. Now thoroughly revised to reflect the most current vocabulary and usage in both languages, this dictionary enables users to find the precise equivalents of the words and phrases they seek. Completely bilingual, the dictionary focuses on two contemporary international languages, American English and a worldwide Spanish rooted in both Latin American and Iberian sources. The sixth edition has been updated with six thousand new words and meanings selected for their frequency of use, rising popularity, and situational necessity. In order to best represent the dynamic and increasingly connected cultures of three continents, this edition features enhanced coverage of the vocabulary associated with four areas of increasing global importance: medicine, business, digital technology, and sports. Clear, precise, and easy to use, The University of Chicago Spanish–English Dictionary continues to serve as the essential reference for students, travelers, businesspeople, and everyone interested in building their linguistic proficiency in both Spanish and English.
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1666
Book Description
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1666
Book Description
Vox Everyday Spanish and English Dictionary
Author: McGraw-Hill Companies
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
An English-Spanish, Spanish-English dictionary containing over thirty-eight thousand entries, which covers European and Latin American Spanish and provides usage examples and conjugation tables.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
An English-Spanish, Spanish-English dictionary containing over thirty-eight thousand entries, which covers European and Latin American Spanish and provides usage examples and conjugation tables.
Diccionario de la universidad de Chicago inglés-español y español ingles
Author: Carlos Castillo
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780671741723
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780671741723
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
You're Saying It Wrong
Author: Ross Petras
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399578080
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the "slangy" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like "How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler" and "How to Sound Cultured," readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399578080
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the "slangy" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like "How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler" and "How to Sound Cultured," readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.