Oxford Spanish Dictionary | 
 enlarge | Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 39216
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 2032
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8 x 2.8
ISBN: 0199208972
Dewey Decimal Number: 463.21
EAN: 9780199208975
ASIN: 0199208972
Publication Date: June 9, 2008
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Product Description
Compiled by expert teams of Spanish and English lexicographers and boasting a beautiful two-color layout, the Oxford Spanish Dictionary provides the richest, most contemporary coverage of Spanish from around the world. The result of thorough research using sophisticated computer programs to search for new terminology and ensure that all the latest vocabulary from Latin American Spanish and American English is covered, this superb resource covers over 24 varieties of Spanish as it is written and spoken throughout the Spanish-speaking world--from Spain to Mexico, from Peru to the River Plate. Here now is a major new edition of this leading Spanish-English dictionary, with more than 4,000 new words added, plus many other new features. With over 300,000 words and phrases, and half a million translations, the Oxford Spanish Dictionary is the ultimate resource and the first place to turn for answers to all Spanish-English language questions. The dictionary includes extensive coverage of business, IT, and scientific terminology, and contains completely revised information on the cultures of Spanish and English-speaking countries. As in previous editions, there are thousands of sample sentences to illustrate meaning and usage, special emphasis on idioms and regional expressions, and extensive glosses for easy identification of senses, style, levels, and more. Finally, the volume offers more than 100 pages of helpful appendices. Now when you purchase the Oxford Spanish Dictionary you get a FREE 6-month subscription to the Oxford Language Dictionaries Online: Spanish Language – That’s almost a $50 Value! This innovative resource offers essential Spanish language tools never before available on online: A fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionary, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning and using the language. Search Oxford's authoritative bilingual dictionaries to get accurate, up-to-date translations you can rely on
- Listen to audio pronunciations for virtually every word
- Use advanced search options to search the full text of the dictionary, or restrict a search to specific parts of speech, language register, geographical variant, and level of formality
- Choose the right word or phrase using contextual clues and examples
- Get access to hundreds of correspondence templates including sample letters, emails, and CVs and resumes to provide practical help with writing
- Browse the dictionary using alphabetical entry lists
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 Excellent dictionary if you need less common words November 4, 2008
I use this dictionary for translating scientific articles from spanish to english. It has worked very well so far, some very technical words aren't there, but those aren't in an english only dictionary either.
CD provides instant word look-up as you read internet or other text October 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an outstanding dictionary. I have been using it, in one format or another, for many years. (I now have the Palm PDA version on my handheld - not as full of features as the CD Rom version, but just as complete, and super when I'm on the go).
One outstanding feature is that the CD Rom version permits you to click on words in other text you are reading on the computer, and immediately see the translation of that term in the dictionary (see below).
The CD Rom dictionary is very easy to install on your PC, does not need much memory or disk space, and is very easy to use.
Some of the Best Features:
* Type a word in English or Spanish and it appears in the definition pane immediately.
* Click on a word in the definition pane, and THAT definition appears immediately.
* Select the "advanced search" feature to type a phrase or partial phrase. You will see a list of all words in which that phrase appears somewhere in the definition.
* Open the dictionary and turn on the "Watch Clipboard" option. As you read text in a Word document or in an internet document, if you double-click on a word in that document, the translation will pop up in the dictionary definition pane. This feature makes word lookup immediate - no more flipping through pages and losing your concentration. An excellent tool for language-learners (like me).
* The "Realspeak" feature pronounces the Spanish words. (This is not available for English words)
* Spanish verb tables are available with a click of the mouse.
I highly recommend this dictionary, and especially the CD version, for professionals and learners alike.
Once You Get Accustomed, Using CD Rom Dictionaries is Easy and Efficient. October 7, 2008
I purchased this cd-rom dictionary to replace a very old Spanish dictionary - with no computer terms, no less !! I had never used a CD-rom dictionary before. The content are superior - including both South American and Spanish Spanish terms. Also, it includes many useful technical terms in a range of fields. You can quickly get used to the CD-rom approach to looking up words - and even phrases. Both into and from Spanish are easy. Also the nice thing is that associated words appear alongside. I am a longtime Spanish scholar and have been reading Spanish for over 40 years. This is the best dictionary I have had so far.
 poor search engine September 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
took a paper dictionary and converted it directlly to digital. poor seach engin.
couldn't use for verb tenses, a franklin electronic dictionary has more use. Taking a rosetta stone course and half the words I would look up the dictionary would not find, or not defined in a simalar manner. Used my wifes five year old franklin and it understood the rosetta stone words . Returned it hope I get money back
Great desktop dictionary July 28, 2008
Very useful definitions and a great display of common usage in a proper sentence. Great design and layout of the text and cover.
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