The must-have resource for your next trip to a Spanish-speaking destination
Spanish is a fun, useful, and exciting language to learn and speak. But how can you get started when you don’t know a ‘ciudad’ (city) from a ‘cita’ (appointment)? And how can you make sure you remember all those new words after you learn them? With Spanish Visual Dictionary For Dummies, you’ll see words and pictures for every term, helping you build stronger connection, recognition, and recall.
You’ll be chatting like a native speaker in no time as you refer to the memorable photos and their accompanying English and Spanish words. Expand your Spanish vocabulary faster than you thought possible with topics arranged by themes such as transportation, getting around, restaurants and food, and handling emergencies.
In this handy resource, you’ll get:
* A simple and easy pronunciation guide to help you with sounds, rhythm, and intonation
* Hundreds of full-color images to help you communicate and remember useful ideas, phrases, and words
* Chapters organized by functional themes so you can quickly order food, find landmarks, and navigate from Point A to Point B
Perfect for travelers and expats making their way around a Spanish-speaking country or neighborhood, the Spanish Visual Dictionary For Dummies is the must-have travel companion for Spanish beginners that will turn your next trip into an immersive adventure. Vamos! (Let’s go!)
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Introduction 5
¡Vamos!
Let’s go! 11
Los transportes / Transportation 12
¡Hola!
Basic communication 29
Comunicarse / To communicate 30
¡Mi camino!
Getting around 37
En la ciudad / In the city/in town 38
En la naturaleza / Outdoors 48
¡Buen provecho!
Enjoy your meal! 55
¿Qué comemos? / What’s there to eat? 56
En el restaurante / In the restaurant 76
Las bebidas / Beverages 85
¡Buenas noches!
Good night! 91
El alojamiento / Lodging 92
¡Salgamos!
Outings 109
Hablar de dinero / Talking about money 110
Los comercios / Businesses 114
Las compras / Shopping 118
El deporte / Sports 130
Salir / Going out 140
¡Cuidado!
Caution! 151
Los accidentes / Accidents 152
Las urgencias / Emergencies 157
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