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    Collins Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition
    Collins Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition
    Collins Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition
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    Collins Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition

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    You will never be lost for words in your travels around Spain and the Spanish islands again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Spanish with ease and confidence.

    Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi.

    With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little ebook – an essential guide to speaking and understanding Spanish when travelling in Spain and the Spanish islands.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins UK
    Release dateMar 10, 2016
    ISBN9780008163501
    Collins Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition

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      Collins Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition - Collins Dictionaries

      Pronouncing Spanish

      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.

      In Spanish, vowels have only one sound. When you find two together, pronounce both of them in quick succession, as in aceite a-they-te (see note below about pronouncing ce).

      You can use this as a guide to pronouncing vowels:

      a sounds like a (as in apple)

      e sounds like e (as in ever)

      i sounds like ee (as in even)

      o sounds like o (as in shop)

      u sounds like oo (as in zoo)

      The syllable to be stressed is marked in bold in the pronunciation. Here are a few rules you should know:

      h is silent: hora o-ra, hola o-la.

      r is rolled and rr even more so.

      Note that the th sound in ce and ci is pronounced like in the English word thing. Similarly, the sounds for ge and gi can be tricky to grasp. You can think of kh as in the English words her and he, with strong emphasis on the h.

      Top ten tips

      1Greet people with a ‘Buenos días’ or ‘Buenas tardes’ on entering a lift, as it’s rude not to acknowledge them.

      2Spain is not a queuing country: people tend not to queue at bus stops. In places such as shops, banks, markets, etc., people ask ‘¿quién es el último?’ which means ‘who is the last one in the queue?’

      3When addressing elders or people you have been just introduced to, use the polite ‘Usted’ mode of address.

      4Having a ‘siesta’ in the middle of the day is no longer a common tradition. Although some shops, businesses and schools do still close for a couple of hours in the middle of the day, people are generally too busy to have a nap.

      5Taking up spare seats at a table that’s already occupied is not common.

      6Spanish people do not make a habit of saying ‘sorry’, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ – it is implied in the tone of voice. It is a cultural thing, so don’t think they are being rude!

      7When you enter a restaurant or a home where people are eating, it’s polite to say ‘que aproveche’, meaning ‘enjoy your meal’.

      8Spaniards may speak very loudly, and are often unaware of the fact! It is a cultural trait and does not imply anger or any other emotion.

      9Expect to be interrupted when speaking!

      10Going for ‘tapas’ is a popular Spanish tradition which involves going from bar to bar and enjoying a small dish of something to accompany your drink. These little tasters are often brought as a free complement to a drink.

      Talking to people

      Hello/goodbye, yes/no

      The word for Mr is Señor (se-nyor) and for Mrs/Ms Señora (se-nyo-ra).

      Key phrases

      When asking for something in a shop or bar, you would ask for what you want, then add por favor.

      Signs and notices

      Polite expressions

      There are two forms of address in Spanish: polite (usted) and familiar (tú). You should always stick to the polite form until you are invited to tutear (use the familiar tú).

      Celebrations

      Traditional Christmas celebrations mainly take place on the night of Nochebuena (Christmas Eve). Presents are traditionally given on el Día de Reyes (6th January) but due to ever-increasing foreign influence some people also give presents on Christmas Day. On Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) people take to the streets to welcome in the New Year. After midnight they attend parties known as cotillones.

      Making friends

      In this section we have used the familiar tú for the questions.

      FACE TO FACE

      ¿Cómo te llamas?

      ¿ko-mo te lya-mas?

      What’s your name?

      Me llamo…

      me lya-mo…

      My name is…

      ¿De dónde eres?

      ¿de donde e-res?

      Where are you from?

      Soy escocés (escocesa), de Glasgow

      soy es-ko-thes (es-ko-the-sa), de glasgow

      I’m Scottish, from Glasgow

      Encantado(a) de conocerte

      en-kan-ta-do(a) de ko-no-thair-te

      Pleased to meet you

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