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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 onListen to audio pronunciations for virtually every wordUse 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 formalityChoose the right word or phrase using contextual clues and examplesGet access to hundreds of correspondence templates including sample letters, emails, and CVs and résumés to provide practical help with writingBrowse the dictionary using alphabetical entry lists