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OverviewOne of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph J. KeenanPublisher: University of Texas Press Imprint: University of Texas Press Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.141kg ISBN: 9781477328637ISBN 10: 1477328637 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 16 June 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsLas gracias Introduction 1. ¿Que what? 2. Las reglas 3. El juego 4. Ciencias políticas 5. Llorar y llorar 6. Macho, macho men 7. Los penitentes 8. Buenos consejos 9. Mejores consejos 10. Ya los pajaritos cantan . . . 11. San Lunes 12. De vuelta al yugo 13. Los clásicos 14. Es un buen tipo . . . 15. Colgando los tenis 16. Inventando pretextos 17. El reino animal 18. Símiles y similares 19. De boca en boca 20. El podero$o caballero 21. Las penas 22. ¡Ándale, ándale! 23. Las redes sociales 24. ¡Salud! 25. El pan de los pobres 26. El karmaReviewsAuthor InformationDuring thirty years of living and traveling in Latin America, Joseph J. Keenan has worked as a journalist and conservationist across the countries of the region. His top-selling previous book, Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish, is now available in an updated 20th-anniversary edition. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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