LCCN2005-022415
Reviews'All in all the new edition is to be welcomed, because it refines and extends what was already a very useful resource for advanced users of Spanish. ...The breadth of linguistic knowledge enshrined in this book is very impressive, with its authoritative classification by register and dialect. ...Using Spanish Synonyms is an excellent reference work to have on one's shelves. The detail and accuracy are of the highest order reflecting meticulous preparation.' Ian Mackenzie University of Newcastle, 'All in all the new edition is to be welcomed, because it refines and extends what was already a very useful resource for advanced users of Spanish. …The breadth of linguistic knowledge enshrined in this book is very impressive, with its authoritative classification by register and dialect. …Using Spanish Synonyms is an excellent reference work to have on one's shelves. The detail and accuracy are of the highest order reflecting meticulous preparation.' Ian Mackenzie University of Newcastle
Table Of Content1. Introduction; 2. Spanish synonyms; 3. Index of Spanish items with frame titles; 4. Index of Argentinean items with frame titles; 5. Index of Mexican items with frame titles; 6. Index of English items with frame titles.
SynopsisComprehensive guide to Spanish synonyms and their usage, designed to promote precise and fluent communication., Written for those with a basic competence in Spanish, this comprehensive synonyms guide is designed to help learners find the right word for the right context - thus improving their vocabulary and enabling them to communicate more precisely and fluently. Contains around 900 lists of synonyms, all illustrated with authentic examples., Este volumen ha sido compilado pensando en lectores de habla inglesa que necesiten ampliar y enriquecer el vínculo idiomático que ya tienen con el español. La riqueza del vocabulario es el factor que finalmente permite una fluida conversación y entendimiento con las personas que ocupan cualquier lengua. Tras el dominio de las estructuras gramaticales se impondrá la necesidad de permitirse que la comunicación fluya mucho mejor desde los más diversos ángulos interpretativos. El cuaderno contiene una amplia variedad de material, tanto formal como informal, literario y práctico, algo que lo eleva a una categoría superior, si lo comparamos con otros diccionarios tradicionales. La disposición tabular se diseña para la facilidad máxima de la referencia, con contextos de la muestra y equivalentes ingleses para cada artículo en español. Hay cuatro índices permitiendo al usuario localizar rápidamente cualquier palabra, de un idioma a otro., Written for those with a basic competence in Spanish, this comprehensive synonyms guide is designed to help the learner find the right word for the right context - thus improving their vocabulary and enabling them to communicate more precisely and fluently. It contains around 900 lists of synonyms, each one classified according to its level of formality. Every synonym is illustrated with authentic examples, and the subtle shades of difference between them are clearly explained. The book contains four clear indexes: Spanish-Spanish, Argentinean-Spanish, Mexican-Spanish and English-Spanish, enabling the reader to instantly locate any word. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and includes new material on Argentinean and Mexican varieties, including a useful comparison of Mexican and Iberian Spanish. It will continue to be an essential reference for college and undergraduate students, their teachers, and other language professionals seeking a clear, user-friendly guide to Spanish synonyms and their usage.