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Summary: Excellent buy!
Review: After too many years I decided it was time to retire the well-thumbed Cassell's from my undergraduate days, and I'm glad I did.Carvajal's Pocket Oxford features modern word choices and intelligible definitions, in place of the quaint usages and ambiguous synonyms that used to keep me thumbing back and forth through the dictionary as though it was a thesaurus, trying to figure out which word was the right one for a given context. It offers ample pronunciation and grammatical cues for each entry, including details less sophisticated dictionaries leave out, such as the pronunciations of Spanish words which don't follow Spanish orthography (el "handicap" is pronounced /'xandicap/ not /an'dicap/) and distinctions between countable and uncountable nouns in English (you can pass "two rolls" across the table but usually not "two breads"). Where more explanation is required, it makes frequent use of sidebars (clothing measures, the rules for compound nouns, and the niceties of synonyms for "toilet"). It keeps up with new vocabulary ("el Internet") and includes ample coverage of European and American usage in both languages. Place names appear together with regular entries, not relegated to a gazeteer in the back. Clearly some real thought went into the usability of this dictionary. My one word of caution is that the word "pocket" doesn't really apply to this book any more; it's a little hefty for travel use. But at 80,000 entries it it complete enough to cover most needs without the overwhelming bulk of an unabridged dictionary.
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Summary: "Pocket" dictionary? Try "Backpack" dictionary!
Review: Content wise, this book is just fine - and the reviews reflect that. However, in my quest to have a POCKET dictionary with me on my mission trips into Mexico, I did not expect to receive a book that will not fit in any of my pockets. I mean come on, why call it a pocket dictionary if it isn't one?
If you are looking for a small, transportable Spanish-English dictionary, then look elsewhere. If you are looking for a smaller-than-hardback at home reference dictionary, then shop no more.
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Summary: Not the most comprehensive paperback available
Review: I actually bought this dictionary at a small bookstore in San Luis PotosÃ, México during a 7-week stay, mainly because I had to use it to get through my literature class! =) I found this dictionary to be extraordinary, each and every word that I needed was easy to find, and the inclusion of common idioms and word uses was a heaven sent. (Literal translation of the Spanish language is a big no-no!) =) The name "pocket" is a bit deceptive... there is no "pocket" about it... except if you are wearing a pretty hefty pair of cargo pants. However, it's abundance of words and meanings is a good trade-off for a convenient size.
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Summary: Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary
Review: I am a beginning Spanish student and found this dictionary very helpful. I particularly liked how the dictionary was split in two, front part being the Spanish to English and the back part being the English to Spanish. The only thing I wish it included was the phonic way to pronounce the Spanish words. All in all it is a good dictionary but if I had found one that helped you pronounce the Spanish words I would have gotten that one first.
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Summary: No more heavy dictionaries to lug around!
Review: I am a student in Spainsh and this dictionary really helped me. Its easy to find words quickly and it is very up to date with the times. So if your a person intrested in learning Spainsh or are in Spainsh class this book has: pronuciation, how to write different letters in Spainsh or English, and many other useful features. So if you don't like to waste your time and want something helpful this is for you!
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Summary: Not the most comprehensive paperback available
Review: This dictionary (identical to the one sold in hard covers as the "Desk" dictionary of Spanish) is excellent within its limits. If compactness and simplicity of layout are your most important criteria (and you don't want a "baby" dictionary), then this may be the right choice for you. But if you want the most extensive coverage available in paperback, the Webster's New World Spanish Dictionary (ISBN 0139536477) has MANY more words and definitions, while still remaining compact enough in comparison to the big hardcovers. As someone who used the Oxford Pocket until I outgrew it and then moved on to the Webster's New World & have been delighted with its superiority, I can make this recommendation w/o reservation.
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Summary: IT'S A LITTLE BIGGER BUT WORTH CARRYING AROUND
Review: THIS IS A GOOD ONE. MANY SMALLER POCKET DICTIONARIES ARE WORTHLESS...THIS ONE JUST ABOUT ALWAYS HAS THE WORD I AM
LOOKING FOR WITH GOOD SYNONYMS AND EXPLANATIONS. IT WILL FIT
IN A PURSE OR BACKPACK EASILY AND IS WELL WORTH ITS WEIGHT WITH
THE INSIGHT IT PROVIDES
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Summary: A great pick!
Review: This is an excellent Spanish-English dictionary for students - and travellers with some understanding of the language. It has almost every word that I could think of using plus useful tid-bits such as descriptions of Spanish-speaking countries, their holidays, weights and measures conversion tables, and examples of how to write various kinds of letters. And, if you're not too hot on grammar, there's a glossary defining grammatical terms for you, such as what a verb and adjective are. The most helpful tool included in this book is a complete chart of verb conjugations that can be applied easily.
Physically, this dictionary is very well constructed. In the many years I've had it the most it's suffered are bent corners and worn edges. It's not going to fall apart on you like many editions that cost more. This is a great resource at any price, and it sells for a bargain.
I used this book for 6 years in Spanish classes and it's all I ever needed!
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