Collins Spanish Dictionary

Editor: Collins Dictionaries
Publication Year: 2009
Publisher: Collins

Price: Core Collection Only
ISBN: 978-0-00-738238-5
Category: General Reference - Bilingual Dictionaries
Book Status: Available
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First published in 1971, the Collins Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear colour layout, this remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals using Spanish.

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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Using the dictionary
  • Complex entries and language notes
  • Cultural notes
  • Spanish pronunciation and spelling
  • Language in Use: a grammar of communication in Spanish and English
  • Language in Use
  • Introduction
  • 1 Suggestions
  • 2 Advice
  • 3 Offers
  • 4 Requests
  • 5 Comparisons
  • 6 Opinions
  • 7 Likes, dislikes and preferences
  • 8 Intentions and desires
  • 9 Permission
  • 10 Obligation
  • 11 Agreement
  • 12 Disagreement
  • 13 Approval
  • 14 Disapproval
  • 15 Certainty, probability, possibility and capability
  • 16 Doubt, improbability, impossibility and incapability
  • 17 Explanations
  • 18 Apologies
  • 19 Job applications
  • 20 Commercial correspondence
  • 21 General correspondence
  • 22 Thanks
  • 23 Best wishes
  • 24 Announcements
  • 25 Invitations
  • 26 Essay writing
  • 27 The telephone
  • 27a E-mail
  • Lengua y Uso
  • Introducción
  • 27 El teléfono
  • 27a Correo electrónico
  • 28 Sugerencias
  • 29 Consejos
  • 30 Propuestas
  • 31 Peticiones
  • 32 Comparaciones
  • 33 Opiniones
  • 34 Gustos y preferencias
  • 35 Intenciones y deseos
  • 36 Permiso
  • 37 Obligación
  • 38 Acuerdo
  • 39 Desacuerdo
  • 40 Aprobación
  • 41 Desaprobación
  • 42 Certeza, probabilidad, posibilidad y capacidad
  • 43 Incertidumbre, improbabilidad, imposibilidad e incapacidad
  • 44 Explicaciones
  • 45 Disculpas
  • 46 Solicitudes de trabajo
  • 47 Correspondencia comercial
  • 48 Correspondencia de carácter general
  • 49 Agradecimientos
  • 50 Saludos de cortesía y felicitaciones
  • 51 Notas y avisos de sociedad
  • 52 Invitaciones
  • 53 Redacción
  • SPANISH-ENGLISH
  • ENGLISH-SPANISH
  • The Spanish verb
  • The English verb
  • Aspects of Word Formation in Spanish
  • Numerals
  • Weights and measures
  • Time and dates