Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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The Oxford Spanish Dictionary (hardbound) is excellent! Whether you want the correct grammar, usage, spelling, or translations, this is the one you want. Likely you won't be carrying it around in your backpack because it's quite the tome. One nice feature is that it will give you differences in usage, spelling or grammar from one region or country to another. It has more than 300,000 words and more than 500,000 translations. Plus you'll have access to the online Oxford Languages Tracker which will keep you up-to-date on new words and usages, and that's where you'll find study guides, writing assistance, audio pronunciations, and more. If you're serious about learning the Spanish language, the Oxford Spanish Dictionary is indispensable!

The Oxford Spanish Dictionary is the very best all in one reference source available for teachers, their students, and at home self taught language learners. The following is a summary from Second Sale: "This internationally acclaimed dictionary is widely used as a key reference tool by language professionals. With over 300,000 words and phrases, and half a million translations, and packed full of grammatical and usage information for both languages, it is the most authoritative Spanish bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors, its editors have used the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Spanish and English, and changes in usage. Thousands of new words and updated translations have been added in Spanish and English, covering subjects from politics and industry to technology and ecology. A clear colour layout and a new entry menu help you to navigate longer entries and make the text accessible and easy to use. Additional material ideal for students on their year abroad, or those working in Spanish or English, has been expanded and updated, including language of bank accounts, letters and CVs, to texting and telephoning, and much more. New and updated cultural notes teach you more about life in Spanish- and English-speaking countries. Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference. The site is regularly updated with the latest new words and meanings from Oxford's modern languages research programme, the Oxford Languages Tracker. You can also hear audio pronunciations and improve your language skills with online cultural notes, guides to writing, and much more. Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference." I purchased a new shrink wrapped copy from Amazon.com for under 35 dollars, which is an amazing value. Every English speaking student of Spanish should own a copy of The Oxford Spanish Dictionary, 4rth Edition. Don't hesitate to buy it. Even at full price it is the best value for your money.

I have found the Oxford Spanish Dictionary to be an excellent reference. I also have other spanish-english dictionaries as well as the "Diccionario Esencial de la Lengua Española" which I used extensively before buying the Oxford. I now find that I do not need the others. The coverage is better than the Diccionario Esencial and the examples in the Oxford are excellent. I particularly appreciate how it does not even attempt to provide an English equivalent for many Spanish termd but rather provides extensive examples, with translation, for how they may be used. I have been recently been reading 19 century short stories in Spanish and this dictionary has been a godsend for find many of the more obscure or colloquial terms.

I can't further criticize it as it is so perfect for any basic learning for Spanish ; however, the font style is so small which make anyone who wants to review them clearly ..it is a must to using a pair of special glasses or by means of magnifier .. Furthermore, if the dictionary publication can add voice sounds in online google play or language sites, the learning effect will be better FINALLY, it will increase learners reading ability ..it is still very good ! shipping delivery is excellent with any delay

I am learning Spanish and wanted a dictionary that covers a large percentage of the words that I will come to use and this tome is it. This large book covers both English and Spanish words and their meanings as well as help aids in both languages. If you are studying a language than I recommend that you get an Oxford Dictionary. They also come with an online dictionary that you can use anywhere you are. I love it.

I am very pleased with all aspects of my purchase from this seller.

What's not to love about this dictionary? It's chock full of all kinds of words. If all you have is a Bantam Spanish-English paperback dictionary or something like that you will need to supplement with a larger more complete dictionary for day-to-day use. And yes, 33$ is a lot to pay in this day and age where electronic information makes print media redundant. However, I like to have the actual book itself from time to time. And you will find it a good investment, because you will use it year after year. It has all kinds of slang and culinary references. For example: chupi = great chupin = fish stew The English section is quite a bit larger than the Spanish section, though the Spanish section is quite large. The entry words are in blue, while the definitions are in black. Pretty easy to read. Paper quality is actually a little on the thin side, but not ridiculously so. Overall, an excellent reference work.