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The Firefly Spanish-English Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled bilingual reference to the world around us. With thousands of detailed illustrations and well-researched terminology in both English and Spanish, its scope and depth are immense. Readers can learn about every part of a motorcycle, a trombone, a refrigerator, a fishing reel and thousands of other things. Showing what other dictionaries can only describe, the Firefly Spanish-English Visual Dictionary is the ultimate reference for students, language learners, travelers, business people, community workers and anyone interested in learning a new language and discovering more about the world.

Embodies Latin-American terms with local usages in South and Central America as well as the Castilian and regional dialects of Spain. Contains proper names, grammatical information and irregular plural forms.

Is Spanish one language? Yes and no. A grapefruit in Guatemala is una toronja. In Argentina it is un pomelo. A waiter in Mexico is un mesero; in Uruguay, un mozo. In Spain eyeglasses are gafas; in Cuba, espejuelos. The list goes on and on. This dictionary tells you what all the others don't. It guides you through the many variations of Spanish and helps you identify and use everyday Spanish like a native.

This brilliant bilingual book is your one-stop shop for Spanish, packed with more than 10,000 essential words to look up and learn. With each Spanish entry illustrated by an eye-catching visual, language learning has never been easier. You'll be introduced to useful vocabulary arranged by theme across a broad range of subjects, from food and drink to sports and leisure and travel and transport. Throughout the book everyday items are included and labelled to boost your learning. If you can't find the right words, just use the comprehensive and clear indexes to set you straight in an instant.