Spanish at a Glance

by Wald, Heywood

• ISBN13: 9780764125140
• ISBN10: 0764125141
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Este práctico libro está dirigido especialmente a quienes viajan por trabajo o por placer y desean tener un conocimiento básico para comunicarse en español. El texto incluye más de mil quinientas palabras y expresiones de uso frecuente tanto en su versión inglesa como española. Las frases y expresiones han sido seleccionadas para poder comunicarse en los hoteles, aeropuertos, estaciones de trenes, restaurantes, tiendas y aquellos ambientes que un turista o un ejecutivo que está de viaje frecuenta de manera habitual. Una característica muy especial de esta obra consiste en haber considerado la inclusión de mapas de ciudades, información actualizada sobre redes de transporte y sus itinerarios, cajeros automáticos para realizar transacciones bancarias, así como gran cantidad de palabras y expresiones relacionadas, tanto en inglés como en español. Realmente, una obra que será de gran utilidad para los viajeros que necesitan comunicarse en español.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Quick Pronunciation Guide	p. 1
The Basics for Getting by	p. 4
Most Frequently Used Expressions	p. 4
Exclamations, Slang, Colloquialisms	p. 9
Problems, Problems, Problems (Emergencies)	p. 10
Numbers	p. 14
When You Arrive	p. 20
Passport and Customs	p. 20
Baggage and Porters	p. 23
Banking and Money Matters	p. 26
Exchanging Money	p. 27
Business and Banking Terms	p. 30
Tipping	p. 32
At the Hotel	p. 33
Getting to your Hotel	p. 34
Checking In	p. 35
Travelers with Special Needs	p. 42
Ordering Breakfast	p. 45
Hotel Services	p. 47
Checking Out	p. 50
Getting Around Town	p. 51
The Bus	p. 51
The Subway (Underground)	p. 52
Taxis	p. 54
Sightseeing and Tours	p. 56
A Sightseeing Itinerary-Spain	p. 60
In the New World: Mexico	p. 65
Other Latin American Countries	p. 70
Planning a Trip	p. 76
Air Services	p. 76
Train Service	p. 78
Shipboard Travel	p. 82
Driving a Car	p. 84
Car Rentals	p. 84
Parking	p. 86
On the Road	p. 87
At the Service Station	p. 89
Accidents and Repairs	p. 92
Entertainment and Diversions	p. 100
Movies, Theater, Concerts, Opera, Ballet	p. 100
Nightclubs, Dancing	p. 104
Quiet Relaxation	p. 105
Spectator Sports	p. 106
Active Sports	p. 109
At the Beach/Pool	p. 115
On the Slopes	p. 116
On the Links	p. 118
Camping	p. 118
In the Countryside	p. 120
Food and Drink	p. 122
Eating Out	p. 125
Drinks and Snacks	p. 149
Food Specialties of Spain	p. 153
Some Mexican Specialties	p. 156
South and Central American Foods	p. 158
Foods of the Caribbean	p. 159
Meeting People	p. 162
Small Talk	p. 162
Dating and Socializing	p. 165
Saying Good-bye	p. 167
Shopping	p. 168
Going Shopping	p. 169
Books	p. 171
Clothing	p. 173
Electrical Appliances	p. 179
Foods and Household Items	p. 180
Jewelry	p. 183
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 184
Photography and Video Equipment	p. 185
Audio Equipment	p. 187
Souvenirs, Handicrafts	p. 189
Bargaining	p. 192
Stationery Items	p. 193
Tobacco	p. 194
Toiletries	p. 195
Personal Care and Services	p. 198
At the Barber	p. 198
At the Beauty Parlor	p. 200
Laundry and Dry Cleaning	p. 202
Shoe Repairs	p. 204
Watch Repairs	p. 204
Camera Repairs	p. 205
Medical Care	p. 207
The Pharmacy (Chemist)	p. 207
With the Doctor	p. 209
In the Hospital (Accidents)	p. 217
At the Dentist	p. 218
With the Optician	p. 219
Communications	p. 221
Post Office	p. 221
Telphones	p. 222
Business Services and Electronic Communication	p. 226
Fax	p. 226
Computers	p. 227
Photocopying	p. 233
Telegrams	p. 233
General Information	p. 235
Telling Time	p. 235
Days of the Week	p. 237
Months of the Year	p. 238
The Four Seasons	p. 240
The Weather	p. 240
Religious Services	p. 241
Countries and Nationalities	p. 241
Important Signs	p. 243
Common Abbreviations	p. 245
Centimeters/Inches	p. 246
Meters/Feet	p. 247
When You Weigh Yourself	p. 248
Liquid Measures	p. 248
Mini-Dictionary for Business Travelers	p. 248
Quick Grammar Guide	p. 253
Nouns	p. 253
Articles	p. 254
Adjectives	p. 254
Pronouns	p. 257
Verbs	p. 258
Prepositions	p. 262
To Form Questions	p. 264
To Form Negative Words	p. 265
Vocabulary Variations	p. 266
English-Spanish Dictionary	p. 270
Spanish-English Dictionary	p. 305
Index	p. 323
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