The Collins Gem Spanish Dictionary: Spanish-English/English-Spanish (5th Edition)
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Author: Collins Harper, Harpercollins PublishersEdition: Paperback
Audio: Spanish (Original Language); German (Original Language); English (Unknown); Spanish (Published)
Published: 2001-04
ISBN: 0004724143
Number of pages: 640
Publisher: Collins
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Book Review: An excellent pocket dictionary for learners of Spanish, especially the variety of Spain
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is for the Amazon listing describing the third edition of the COLLINS GEM SPANISH DICTIONARY, English-Spanish and Spanish-English, which appeared in 1993 and was reprinted in 1995.
The dictionary contains over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations. Like the Collins Gem German dictionary, this one adopts the helpful feature of boxing out "keywords", Spanish words with many idiomatic usages, and giving them appropriate coverage. The pronunciation of English and Spanish words are given in phonetic transcription (IPA). For English the Received Pronunciation is given, while for Spanish one finds the standard Castilian pronunciation of Spain. This is understandable, as Collins is a British publisher. An appendix at the end of the dictionary has a table of irregular Spanish verbs and gives numbers in English and Spanish along with information on telling time.
I've had this dictionary for a decade now, and while the paper has yellowed somewhat, it has not become brittle and the cover has withstood getting knocked about in my pocket or suitcase. It proved very useful during a residence in Spain, and I still refer to it in reading Spanish literature without encountering many limitations. I'd recommend seeking out a copy, it's well represented on the used market. Also, if you are a foreigner grappling with Spanish, I'd recommend the book Collins Gem Spanish Verb Tables and Grammar which complements the dictionary well (and matches it in appearance).
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With its extensive coverage of Spanish language in a compact form, the Collins Spanish Gem remains the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Spanish. Now updated for the millennium, its 40,000-plus references and 70,000 translations include the latest additions to the language, notably terms relating to the Internet and to the new Europe. With an attractive clear layout and typography, featuring special entries relating to various aspects of Spanish life and culture, the Spanish Gem is compact, reliable and completely up-to-date - the ideal small dictionary for school and general use.Polyglot Books
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