Presents more than four thousand contemporary colloquial expressions from Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking community in the United States, with definitions, a sample sentence, and an equivalent in American slang.

Dive into the vibrant and dynamic world of Spanish slang with the Spain Slang Dictionary, your ultimate guide to navigating the colorful language of Spain. Whether you're planning a trip to Madrid, studying Spanish, or simply curious about the local lingo, this dictionary is packed with 500 of the most popular and unique slang expressions used across Spain. Picture this: you're in Madrid, trying to impress the locals with your impeccable Spanish. You confidently ask for directions to the nearest "baño," only to be met with a chorus of laughter. Why? Because what you really needed to know was how to ask for the "servicio." Or perhaps you find yourself in Barcelona, where you think you're complimenting someone by calling them "gordo" (fat) out of affection, only to realize it's a term of endearment that could easily be misunderstood without the right context. Features: Comprehensive Entries: Each of the 500 slang terms is thoroughly explained with clear definitions, practical examples, and English translations, ensuring you understand the meaning and context. Alphabetically Organized: Easily find the expression you're looking for with entries organized from A to Z. User-Friendly Design: With an easy-to-read layout and engaging content, this dictionary is perfect for both casual readers and serious Spanish learners. From everyday conversations to more colorful expressions, the Spain Slang Dictionary provides you with the tools to speak like a local and understand the nuances of Spanish culture. Whether you want to impress your friends with phrases like "¡Qué pasada!" (How awesome!) or avoid embarrassing faux pas by knowing the right slang for every situation, this book is your go-to resource. Embrace the rich, playful, and sometimes downright hilarious world of Spanish slang with the Spain Slang Dictionary. ¡Vamos a aprender y disfrutar! (Let's learn and enjoy!) So grab your castanets, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to dive into the hilariously charming and ever-entertaining world of Spanish slang. ¡Vamos!

The Iberian Peninsula is filled with people who love to talk and who possess an incredibly rich language with which to express themselves. This book brings you closer to these people, into their minds, their views of life, their psyche.This book centers on the spoken language of the people of Spain. Each of the phrases, idioms and slang expressions has been obtained by interviewing hundreds of Spanish nationals who have provided a valuable, up-to-date treatise on the real Spanish spoken in Spain today. All material is original - not a stale, reworked list of idioms. You can be rock-solid sure that this book IS the real language used in Spain today. Extensive notes make you an insider on many cultural aspects of Spanish life. Now you can confidently use everyday expressions, regionalisms, slang, (and even curse words); everything from "channel surfing" to "till hell freezes over." This book will tell you whether an expression is humorous, insulting, very harsh, or only used by youth, for example. You will enjoy the clear, relaxed manner in which the books reads.

Don't sound like una momia--add a little sizzle to your Spanish! If someone called you tragaldabas would you be insulted or flattered? If you shouted ¡Mota! in the street, would you expected to get a cab or get arrested? Thanks to The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang and Idioms, you'll always know your tejemaneje (scheme) from your merequetengue (mess) no matter where you find yourself in the Spanish-speaking world. Five thousand words and phrases--plus helpful hints as to what's cordial and what's vulgar--keep you in sync with Spanish slang. Spanish to English niños popis (upper-class kids) Spoiled brats Contigo ni a China me voy. (I'm not even going to China with you) You're impossible La cruda (rawness) Hangover English to Spanish Ugly as sin ser un espantapájaro (to be a scarecrow) To be lucky tener leche (to have milk) Why are you staring at me? ¿Tengo monos en la cara? (Do I have monkeys on my face?)

This pocket-sized Spanish slang dictionary gives thorough treatment of the most common words and phrases in current use. An unabashed, unprudish collection of non-standard language from the colloquial to the vulgar, it features thousands of examples that show how terms are used in context. More than just a list of 'rude words', the dictionary shows how these words function in racy and colourful idiomatic speech.

This pocket-sized reference contains approximately 4,500 common Italian slang words and colloquial expressions not usually found in standard Italian-English dictionaries. Entries contain grammatical information, the definition in English, a sentence or phrase in Italian to illustrate usage, and an English translation of the example using, where applicable, a corresponding English slang expression. Gobetti is program associate at the Center for European Studies, the U. of Michigan. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Teaches Spanish language idioms and demonstrates how people of different regions and social classes actually use them in normal conversation.