Containing over 130,000 references and translations, this concise edition of the "Collins Spanish Dictionary" features new vocabulary from various fields reflecting language development. Pronunciation shows the International Phonetic Alphabet. While reflecting all areas of Spanish and English since the first edition, this book now offers coverage of vocabulary from such diverse fields as business, economics, politics and computing. The English wordlist has been expanded and updated, based on the evidence of the Cobuild Bank of English. Emphasis is placed on the Spanish and English of today including Latin-American regional variations.
'Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary'
Ideal for Spanish studies and translation needs, 'Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary' offers comprehensive coverage of current Spanish and English, as well as in-depth treatment of basic vocabulary. Thousands of phrases and examples illustrate contemporary usage and there is a clear system of indicating words which divides entries into specific areas of meaning, enabling the user to find the correct translation immediately. Other features include full treatment of Latin-American Spanish, comprehensive Spanish verb tables and help with pronunciation.
• 135,000 references and 220,000 translations
• Combines extensive coverage with outstanding simplicity and clarity
• Thousands of phrases and examples illustrate contemporary usage
• Full treatment of Latin-American Spanish
• User-friendly layout for maximum accessibility