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This phrasebook includes a two-way dictionary which can be searched at any time using the link at the end of each chapter, or by using the menu to move to the back of the phrasebook. You can use the back button to return to where you were in the phrasebook.
Your Collins Gem Phrasebook is designed to help you locate the exact phrase you need, when you need it, whether on holiday or for business. If you want to adapt the phrases, you can easily see where to substitute your own words using the dictionary section, and the clear layout gives you direct access to the different topics.
The Gem Phrasebook includes:
- Over 70 topics arranged thematically. Each phrase is accompanied by a simple pronunciation guide which eliminates any problems pronouncing foreign words.
- A Top ten tips section to safeguard against any cultural faux pas, giving essential dos and donts for situations involving local customs or etiquette.
- Practical hints to make your stay trouble free, showing you where to go and what to do when dealing with everyday matters such as travel or hotels and offering valuable tourist information.
- Face to face sections so that you understand what it is being said to you. These example mini-dialogues give you a good idea of what to expect from a real conversation.
- Common announcements and messages you may hear, ensuring that you never miss the important information you need to know when out and about.
- A clearly laid-out 3000-word dictionary means you will never be stuck for words.
- A basic grammar section which will enable you to build on your phrases.
Its worth spending time before you embark on your travels just looking through the topics to see what is covered and becoming familiar with what might be said to you.
Whatever the situation, your Gem Phrasebook is sure to help!
Spelling and pronouncing Spanish are easy once you know the few basic rules. This book has been designed so that as you read the pronunciation of the phrases you can follow the Spanish. This will help you to recognize the different sounds and give you a feeling for the rhythm of the language. The syllable to be stressed is marked in bold in the pronunciation.
Here are a few rules you should know:
| Spanish | sounds like | example | pronunciation |
| ca | ka | cama | kama |
| co | ko | con | kon |
| cu | ku | cubo | koobo |
| ce | se | cena | sena |
| ci | see | cine | see-ne |
| ga | ga | gato | gato |
| go | go | algo | algo |
| gu | goo | algn | al-goon |
| ge | he | gente | hente |
| gi | hee | giro | heero |
| j | h | jueves | hwe-bes |
| ll | y | llamo | yamo |
| ny | seor | senyor | |
| ua | wa | cual | kwal |
| ue | we | vuelva | bwelba |
| v | b | vino | beeno |
| z | s | zapato | sapato |
h is silent: horao-ra, holao-la
r is rolled and rr even more so
In Spanish, vowels ( a , e , i , o , u ) have only one sound. When you find two together, pronounce both of them in quick succession, as in aceitea-se-ee-te
- The taxi trade in most Latin American countries is unregulated and any car owner, however decrepit the vehicle, can put a taxi sign in the windscreen and ply for trade.
- In Peru, the sol, the local currency is so devalued that only notes in pristine condition will be accepted. Any damaged notes will be refused.
- When travelling on the tube in Mexico, women and children should always travel in the first two carriages (they are specifically only for women and children).
- Conversations take place at a much closer physical distance than what may be considered comfortable in other cultures. Pulling away from your counterpart may be regarded as unfriendly.
- When giving flowers in Mexico, be aware that yellow flowers represent death.
- In Argentina, eating on the street or in public transport is considered rude.
- Latin Americans are very friendly and like to engage in conversations with foreigners. These tend to go on and on and it can be considered impolite to leave without an explanation. Make sure your guest knows there is a good reason for you wanting to leave.
- If invited to a party, dont be surprised if your host wants you to stay until the early hours of the next day. As above, make sure you have a good excuse if you want to leave early.
- There are a number of exotic local dishes that may be offered to you. If in doubt, dont accept it but make sure you tell the person why, i.e. Im vegetarian, Im on a diet, I am allergic etc. Make it sound genuine though!
- In Latin America time is more flexible and delays in appointments and timings occur more often than elsewhere. However, people do appreciate punctuality.
The word for Mr/Sir is Seor (se-nyor), for Madam/Mrs/Ms Seora (se-nyora) and for Miss Seorita/Srta . (senyo-reeta).
| Yes | S see |
| No | No |
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