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The Oxford College Spanish Dictionary offers: Real Spanish: the up-to-date wordlist and detailed examples use the statistical evidence of electronic databanks of realy language to give the truest picture of Spanish as it is used today Over 85,000 words and phrases, and over 125,000 translations: every word, meaning and translation has been rigorously scrutinized to ensure that the dictionary covers the words and expressions users really need at this level. Spanish from around the world: from Mexico to Argentina, from Spain to Peru, 20 of the principal regional varieties of Spanish are covered, making this the only dictionary of its size to describe the language as it is really used throughout the world. Business, computing and current affairs: the language of business, computing and current affairs is included along with thousands of examples of modern and colloquial Spanish. Grammar notes and translation tips: complex and frequently-used words in Spanish and English - like cuando, poco, the, you - and basic grammatical concepts - like negatives and the passive - are explained and illustrated in special grammar boxes, while translation tips throughout the text show how best to deal with the differences between the two languages. Help with vocabulary building: words and expressions from key vocabulary areas - such as forms of address, the human body, the weather - are grouped together in language panels for instant reference.