Streetwise Spanish (Book Only)

Streetwise Spanish (Book Only)
Author: Mary McVey Gill
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1998-09-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780844272818

Intermediate through advanced Streetwise Spanish presents the colloquial and slang expressions that students need and want to know but usually do not learn in their Spanish classes. The 15 chapters contain short dialogues, translations of the dialogues, explanations of the colloquial and slang expressions, authentic jokes, cartoons from Spanish publications, and exercises. Note: This text includes "earthy" and vulgar expressions! Each dialogue presents universal Spanish idioms and also includes slang from a particular country or city that is identified in the introductory line of the dialogue. Alternate forms used in other areas are explained in the vocabulary notes.

The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide

The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide
Author: Eleanor Hamer
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1602392501

If you were dropped into the middle of Managua, Mexico City, or Miami, would you know how to speak not only the language, but also the lingo? In The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide, the reader who is already familiar with Spanish will discover the banter and metaphor (both polite and rude) that enrich the spoken language as it is really used, hints on avoiding embarrassing mistakes in grammar, and a list of dreaded false cognates. Full of advice on pronunciation and tips on customs and manners, and keyed with time-saving symbols, this is the best guide available to understanding and appreciating Spanish as it is spoken in Latin America and the United States.

Streetwise Spanish

Streetwise Spanish
Author: Mary McVey Gill
Publisher: Contemporary Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1999-05-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780844223933

Provides practical language instruction that focuses on everyday usage.

Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus

Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus
Author: Mary McVey Gill
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2001-06-28
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Presents a listing of five thousand idiomatic terms and slang expressions in Spanish, grouped alphabetically within more than 150 thematic categories; each with an English translation and example sentence.

3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School

3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School
Author: Eleanor Hamer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 162087279X

There’s a difference between learning a language and being able to speak it with the familiarity of a native speaker. This book fills that gap, clarifying tricky words and expressions and illuminating the finer points of Spanish wordplay and double meanings.

The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang

The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang
Author: Mary McVey Gill
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2006-10-18
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 007170907X

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?)

Dirty Spanish

Dirty Spanish
Author: Juan Caballero
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2011-05-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1569759537

GET D!RTY! Next time you’re traveling or just chattin’ in Spanish with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including: • cool slang • funny insults • explicit sex terms • raw swear words Dirty Spanish teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Spain and Latin America: • What’s up? ¿Qué tal? • I’m shitfaced. Estoy mamado. • Check out all the hotties! ¡Mírale las bomboncitas! • Will you suck me off? ¿Me lo chuparías? • I have the runs. Yo tengo un chorrillo. • What a motherfucker! ¡Qué conchesuma! • That forward is legit. Es chévere ese delantero.

The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain
Author: Simon Baskett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1000
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781848360341

This is a guide to one of Europe's most intense and dramatic countries - Spain. Featuring in-depth coverage of all the great historic cities and monuments, it also provides information on the best hotels, restaurants, beaches and nightlife.

The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 1277
Release: 2015-03-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 024120576X

The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you discover the best of Spain, whether it's ticking off Gaudí's stunning architectural masterpieces in Barcelona, hiking in the magnificent Picos de Europa, admiring Granada's splendid Alhambra, or taking part in one of the country's fabulously vibrant fiestas. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a majestic parador, sip sherry in Jerez, bar-hop in Madrid or nab a table at one of Catalunya's hottest restaurants. Make the most of your holiday with the Rough Guide to Spain.

Mierda!

Mierda!
Author: Frances de Talavera Berger
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 97
Release: 1990-06-27
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1101664657

A collection of hard-core curses, colorful colloquialisms, and streetwise slang never taught in Spanish class includes sample conversations, painless quizzes, tips on body gestures, and discussions of Spanish history, culture, and cuisine—complete with delightful cartoons.