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Containing over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations, the dictionary provides coverage of contemporary vocabulary and usage. Comprehensive wordlists are complemented by thousands of current constructions and illustrative phrases, with special attention being paid to the basic vocabulary items in both English and Spanish. The English wordlist is based on the latest research into modern spoken and written English provided by the authoritative Collins Cobuild corpus project. The Spanish wordlist takes into account both the GCSE syllabus and the Council of Europe's Threshold Level for the adult learner. The supplement of games, puzzles and crosswords shows the user how to get the most out of the dictionary.