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Dictionary, glossary, terminology software for Windows. Dictionary Organizer Deluxe: build and manage business or school glossaries, science terminology books, or personal dictionaries. Quote Organizer Deluxe: quote, verse, proverb inventory software for Windows. Book Organizer Deluxe: book inventory software for book collectors. Bestselling and bargain books: Slang and Idioms * Search bestsellers * Search bargain books * Other books Dictionaries -> Slang and Idioms Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus by: Gill, Mary McVey Wegmann, Brenda Gill, Mary McVey Wegmann, Brenda Publisher: McGraw-Hill Published: June 7, 2001 ISBN: 0844225517 Format:Paperback Pages:352    Read More, Buy It Book Description From the Back Cover Ever wanted to call someone a "big shot" or "hick" in Spanish, or wondered how to say "Let's pig out" or "Don't give me a hard time"? And what's going on if a Spaniard "hallucinates in color" (alucina en colores) or if a Mexican "throws an eye-taco" (echa un taco de ojo)? This book has all the answers and more, contained within 5,000 current idiomatic terms and slang expressions-all conveniently grouped in an A-Z thematic arrangement. Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus is a uniquely user-friendly guide, designed for reference, for browsing, and as a learning tool. Thesaurus contains almost 150 general categories or themes Regional markers indicate countries or regions of use for every entry Numerous example sentences with their translations provide context Cartoons add a touch of humor Short articles highlight specific linguistic or cultural usages Self-test sections allow you to work on your active colloquial vocabulary Spanish-English dictionary cross-references all 5,000 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus. Whether you're a student, teacher, businessperson, or tourist, you'll enjoy enriching your Spanish with the vibrant language usually understood by native speakers alone. But be warned-the Spanish language is one of the world's richest, and some expressions are particularly colorful! Product Description: 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").   Read More, Buy It Copyright © 1996-2005 PrimaSoft PC, Inc. All rights reserved.