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Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings

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One 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, tambien (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.

Author Biography:

During 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.
Release date Australia
February 19th, 2019
Pages
216
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
150 b&w illus.
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
University of Texas Press
ISBN-13
9781477318188
Product ID
28395652

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