SPANISH: Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Spanish is the most widely taught foreign language in the United States and it is, after English, the most commonly spoken language in our nation. Oxford offers a broad variety of authoritative and up-to-date Spanish dictionaries to support these large markets and the most successful and popular of the group is the Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary. Now this bestselling dictionary has been thoroughly updated in a brand new Fourth Edition.

With over 90,000 words and phrases, and 130,000 translations of contemporary Spanish and English, this dictionary offers excellent coverage of both European and Latin American Spanish. Hundreds of new words from Spanish and English have been added from computing and technology to health and lifestyle, based on findings from Oxfords English and Spanish Language Reading Programs. More than just a dictionary, this handy reference book also includes extensive sections on grammar, culture, and communication, giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively and understand aspects of another culture. The grammar supplement provides full information on key points of Spanish grammar, including verb tables for quick reference. The section on culture offers lively, useful information on life in the Spanish-speaking world, covering everything from political institutions to how weddings are celebrated. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence, including example letters, emails, CVs and résumés, and text messaging. New to this edition is a brand-new section on the internet, covering shopping, banking, buying travel tickets and checking information online.

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