Oxford Spanish Dictionary - Fourth Edition

* The most authoritative Spanish bilingual dictionary available, with 300,000 words and phrases, and 500,000 translations * Clear and accessible colour layout and new entry menu to help navigate longer entries * Thousands of new words and updated translations in Spanish and English * Even more information for students on their year abroad, or those working in Spanish or English: from the language of bank accounts, letters and CVs, to texting and telephoning, and much more * New and updated cultural notes to learn more about life in Spanish- and English-speaking countries * Access our fully searchable Spanish / English online dictionary service, offering regular updates, audio pronunciations, and much more. 12 months' access* is included with this book New to this edition * Thousands of new and updated words and translations * Refreshed design and new entry menu to help navigate longer entries * New and updated cultural notes This internationally acclaimed dictionary is widely used as a key reference tool by language professionals. With over 300,000 words and phrases, and half a million translations, and packed full of grammatical and usage information for both languages, it is the most authoritative Spanish bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors, its editors have used the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Spanish and English, and changes in usage. Thousands of new words and updated translations have been added in Spanish and English, covering subjects from politics and industry to technology and ecology. A clear colour layout and a new entry menu help you to navigate longer entries and make the text accessible and easy to use. Additional material ideal for students on their year abroad, or those working in Spanish or English, has been expanded and updated, including language of bank accounts, letters and CVs, to texting and telephoning, and much more. New and updated cultural notes teach you more about life in Spanish- and English-speaking countries. This dictionary includes 12 months' access* to Oxford's premium Spanish / English online dictionary service, Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, so you can find accurate translations and extra resources wherever you are. The site is regularly updated with the latest new words and meanings from Oxford's modern languages research programme, the Oxford Languages Tracker. You can also hear audio pronunciations and improve your language skills with online cultural notes, guides to writing, and much more. *Available in selected markets (UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and South Africa). Terms and conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information Readership: The essential reference-tool for language professionals, academics, language students, and anyone working with Spanish.