The Big Red Book Of Spanish Idioms

Author : Peter Weibel
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-22
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071442619

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms by Peter Weibel Pdf

For every learner who has wasted dictionary time looking up the individual parts of a Spanish saying only to have the whole add up to nonsense, The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms provides innovative and easy access to scores of turns-of-phrase and their idiomatic English equivalents. With more than 4,000 Spanish expressions arranged by keyword, numerous example sentences, and an extensive index for cross-referencing, you can quickly find phrase-based translations by way of either English or Spanish. Compact and comprehensive, this tool is perfect for a student's backpack or a translator's briefcase.

Author : Peter Weibel
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UCSC:32106017852317

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms by Peter Weibel Pdf

Presents English definitions of over four thousand Spanish language idioms and colloquialisms, grouped according to Spanish key word, and includes example sentences, matching English expressions, and a Spanish-English index.

Author : Dora del Carmen Vargas
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071547611

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Grammar by Dora del Carmen Vargas Pdf

Perfect for advanced beginning and intermediate students of Spanish CD-ROM features 300 exercises not included in the book Exercises on CD-ROM are cross-referenced to grammar explanations in the book

Author : Javier Muñoz-Basols,Yolanda Pérez Sinusía,Marianne David
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781136288555

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Spanish Idioms in Practice by Javier Muñoz-Basols,Yolanda Pérez Sinusía,Marianne David Pdf

Idiomatic expressions are the ‘salt and pepper’ of any language. They give Spanish its colour and imagery, its richness and variety. From set phrases and idioms to metaphorical expressions and proverbs, these essential components allow users to add humour and spice to their language, vividly embodying Hispanic culture while naturalizing their communication style to more closely resemble that of native speakers. Key features: Includes a selection of the most widely used idioms from Spain and Latin America; Idioms are classified into specific and easy-to-reference categories; Creative activities, exercises, mnemonic devices and learning strategies facilitate the acquisition and mastery of idiomatic language; Connections between the Spanish language and Hispanic culture are explained and illustrated; Reference tables at the end of each section highlight similarities between English and Spanish usage of idiomatic language; Original samples, as well as fragments from various Spanish-speaking countries and well-known literary works, are included to help expose students to the use of idioms in journalistic and literary writing. Practical, informative and highly entertaining, this is the ideal text for all intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish.

Author : Ken Stewart,Jill Rodriguez
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780544184015

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CliffsNotes Spanish I Quick Review, 2nd Edition by Ken Stewart,Jill Rodriguez Pdf

Spelling and Pronunciation Nouns and Articles Replacing Nouns with Pronouns Infinitive and Regular Verb Use Basic Sentence Structure Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense Asking and Answering Questions Adjectives Adverbs and Comparisons Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns The Present Tense The Imperfect Tense Narration in the Past Prepositions Reflexive, Prepositional, and Demonstrative Pronouns Commands Negatives Review Questions Resource Center Glossary Thematic Vocabulary Verb Charts Idiomatic Expressions Why CliffsNotes? Go with the name you know and trust Get the information you need-fast! CliffsNotes Quick Review guides give you a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of the basics. Introducing each topic, defining key terms, and carefully walking you through sample problems, this guide helps you grasp and understand the important concepts needed to succeed. The essentials FAST from the experts at CliffsNotes Master the Basics – Fast Complete coverage of core concepts Easy topic-by-topic organization Access hundreds of practice problems at CliffsNotes.com

Author : Mary McVey Gill,Brenda Wegmann
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071709071

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The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang by Mary McVey Gill,Brenda Wegmann Pdf

Don't sound like una momia--add a little sizzle to your Spanish! If someone called you tragaldabas would you be insulted or flattered? If you shouted ¡Mota! in the street, would you expected to get a cab or get arrested? Thanks to The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang and Idioms, you'll always know your tejemaneje (scheme) from your merequetengue (mess) no matter where you find yourself in the Spanish-speaking world. Five thousand words and phrases--plus helpful hints as to what's cordial and what's vulgar--keep you in sync with Spanish slang. Spanish to English niños popis (upper-class kids) Spoiled brats Contigo ni a China me voy. (I'm not even going to China with you) You're impossible La cruda (rawness) Hangover English to Spanish Ugly as sin ser un espantapájaro (to be a scarecrow) To be lucky tener leche (to have milk) Why are you staring at me? ¿Tengo monos en la cara? (Do I have monkeys on my face?)

Author : Joe Barcroft,Javier Muñoz-Basols
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781351585873

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Spanish Vocabulary Learning in Meaning-Oriented Instruction by Joe Barcroft,Javier Muñoz-Basols Pdf

Spanish Vocabulary Learning in Meaning-Oriented Instruction is the first comprehensive overview of current research and instructional practices into Spanish vocabulary acquisition through the lens of Meaning-Oriented Instruction (MOI). Key features: • a breadth of topics including language variation, input, tasks and processing specificity, incidental learning, idiomatic language, lexicographic perspectives, lexicosemantic representation, vocabulary testing, and receptive and productive vocabulary; • a combination of theory and practical guidance highlighting pedagogical best practices in the teaching of vocabulary; • guidance on the difficulties teachers face when teaching vocabulary in the classroom; • clear explanations with plenty of examples and useful references; • tasks and activities that help teachers move from a traditional curricular approach to a more innovative and engaging one focused on communicating, completing tasks, and learning content. Written by an international cohort of scholars in a succinct and accessible manner, Spanish Vocabulary Learning in Meaning-Oriented Instruction is an essential resource for teachers of Spanish at all levels. It is also an excellent reference book for researchers and both undergraduate and graduate students interested in Spanish vocabulary acquisition.

Author : Elena Arsenteva
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527576599

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The Discoursal Use of Phraseological Units by Elena Arsenteva Pdf

The book is devoted to various problems of the discoursal use of phraseological units (PUs). It explores both core use and contextual use of such units, as well as different types of PU modifications, including addition, deletion, substitution, cleft use, phraseological pun, and extended metaphor, among others. In addition, the book also considers the translation of these modifications, which often present a very serious issue.

Author : Scott Thomas
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-16
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071505871

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary by Scott Thomas Pdf

A new, and dramatically improved, three-pronged approach to learning Spanish vocabulary The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary is much, much more than a Spanish vocabulary reference! This unique and complete resource combines three complementary approaches to vocabulary building—cognates, root families, and suffixes—to instantly increase word familiarity and aid memorization. Whether for active face-to-face communication or passive comprehension of written or spoken words, an in-depth knowledge of vocabulary is the key to foreign language mastery. The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary makes acquiring this mastery simpler and more straightforward than ever before by providing: An extensive thematic list of Spanish cognates and an alphabetic glossary of Spanish root families—both with more than 14,000 entries A comprehensive listing of the 130 most common Spanish suffixes, with 4,000 common examples A frequency index listing the 5,000 most frequently used words in Spanish An alphabetic index cross-referencing every entry in the root, suffix, and frequency sections

Author : Elena Arsenteva
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443858076

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Phraseology in Multilingual Society by Elena Arsenteva Pdf

This unique volume showcases the best presentations of the international conference “Phraseology in Multilingual Society” held at Kazan Federal University, Russia, in August 2013. The twenty-seven essays included here represent different research efforts by specialists in phraseology from around the world. The book reflects numerous different aspects of phraseological research, including those from semantic, pragmatic, and comparative fields of study. Furthermore, the volume also presents an investigation of some practical problems of paremiology and phraseography.

Author : Carlos Aguerro
Publisher : Carlos Aguerro
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Learn Spanish: Spanish Idiomatic Expressions ‒ Everyday Phrases ‒ Proverbs & Sayings by Carlos Aguerro Pdf

Learn Spanish fast: Aprenda Español rápidamente As you may already know, Spanish is not an easy-to-learn language. The best way to try to master Spanish is to learn by heart its most popular idiomatic expressions. In this book, you will find the corresponding English version below every Spanish Modismo, plus a couple of ready-to-use examples to help you catch its full meaning. Learn 250 Spanish idioms, everyday phrases and proverbs, and enjoy comparing them with their English counterparts.

Author : Scott Thomas
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973929015

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary by Scott Thomas Pdf

The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary: 30,000 Words Including Cognates, Roots, and Suffixes By Scott Thomas

Author : Eugene Savaiano,Lynn W. Winget
Publisher : Barrons Educational Series Incorporated
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0812046374

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Spanish Idioms by Eugene Savaiano,Lynn W. Winget Pdf

Author : Sarah Cary Becker,Federico Mora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Spanish language
ISBN : HARVARD:HW1VP2

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Spanish Idioms with Their English Equivalents Embracing Nearly Ten Thousand Phrases by Sarah Cary Becker,Federico Mora Pdf

Author : Sarah Cary Becker,Federico Mora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 935403196X

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Spanish Idioms with Their English Equivalents, Embracing Nearly Ten Thousand Phrases by Sarah Cary Becker,Federico Mora Pdf