More than just a list of 'rude words'

This pocket-sized Spanish slang dictionary offers a thorough treatment of the most common Spanish words and phrases in current use. It is an unabashed, unprudish collection of non-standard language from the colloquial to the vulgar.

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.; Thousands of examples; Skilfully chosen translations that reflect all the colour and meaning of the Spanish; Dozens of helpful notes to explain interesting usage points; Attractive mo.

In Pardon My Spanglish, stand-up comedian Bill Santiago chronicles the quintessentially American alegrías of his mother tongue: the quirky, hilariously improvisational fusion of inglés and español spoken by millions (even if they don’t know or admit que están doing it). With crash-course efficiency, cada página de este libro empowers your every step toward Spanglish mastery. How can you not love Spanglish? Twice the vocabulary, half the grammar! Readers will learn: • The outlaw syntax of Spanglish (as observed by a comedian with no formal training in linguistics whatsoever) • Advanced tricks of Spanglish conjugation (“to google”: Yo googleo, tú googleas, nosotros googleamos) • The Top 10 Best Things About Being Latino (#6: Guaranteed part in high school production of “West Side Story”) • Why “People en Español” should simply be called “Gente” • Handy corporate Spanglish phrases, including “Feliz hump day” • The secret Spanglish agenda of Dora the Explorer • ¡And mucho más! Full of dead-on observations about immigration paniqueo, “oprima el dos” backlash, and every politically incorrect sentiment in between, Pardon My Spanglish is essential reading for Latinos—and the Latino-curious.

An exploration of slang and informal language.

David Bevington's new introduction to this classic play includes the latest developments in performance history and theater criticism. Detailed notes make this an ideal teching text.