Chilenismos : A Dictionary and Phrasebook for Chilean Spanish : Chilenismos-English, English-Chilenismos - Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks

Chile is known for having created an enormous amount of distinct words and expressions. Consequently, the Spanish spoken in Chile is frequently indiscernible to gringos and native Spanish speakers alike. This dictionary and phrasebook collects over 1,500 of these terms and idioms, known as "Chilenismos," and expresses them in simple English. The book also explores the roots of Chilenismos and explains the grammatical constructions and idiosyncratic speech patterns particular to Chileans. This is an ideal guide for tourists, businesspeople, and anyone who plans to spend time in Chile. 

ISBN:	9780781810623
Publisher:	Hippocrene Books
Imprint:	Hippocrene Books
Published date:	01 May 2005
DEWEY:	467.0983
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English,Spanish
Number of pages:	185
Weight:	180g
Height:	190mm
Width:	97mm
Spine width:	13mm

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