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Larousse Concise Dictionary

Larousse
Concise Dictionary
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  About 120,000 translations
•  Compact for including so many words
•  New enough to include recently added words
Cons  •  Might be too large for easy traveling
•  European emphasis might distract some North American users
The Bottom Line - One of the most thorough paperback dictionaries.

 
Product Description
•  Includes cultural information on Spanish-speaking countries.
•  Includes 120,000 translations.
•  Good treatment of regionalism, idioms and technical words.
 
 
Guide Review
Thorough Paperback
There are desk dictionaries with more words, but this is one of the most thorough paperbacks available. It also includes a wealth of reference information about the Spanish language.
   
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