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Brazilian Portuguese-English Dictionary & Phrasebook (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks)
This bilingual dictionary and travel-oriented phrasebook focuses on the Portuguese of Brazil, which is spoken by more than 170 million people worldwide
  • Over 6,000 total dictionary entries
  • Travel tips and cultural information
  • Colloquial Brazilian expressions and terms
  • Comprehensive grammar and pronunciation sections
  • Perfect for travelers, businesspersons, and students
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Portuguese For Dummies (For Dummies (Language & Literature))
Quick! What’s the most widely spoken language in South America? That’s right, Portuguese! And what’s the fastest, easiest, most enjoyable way to learn Portuguese? Portuguese for Dummies, of course! This fun, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese immediately! Whether you're a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you'll love its practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references — including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more! You’ll discover how to:
  • Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
  • Make sense of Portuguese grammar
  • Use idioms and popular expressions
  • Improve your pronunciation
  • Get a handle on verb conjugations
  • Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries

Portuguese for Dummies comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life “Talkin’ the Talk” dialogues that help you understand and pronounce this lovely, lyrical language. With this easy, low-pressure approach you’ll be jabbering away in Portuguese in no time.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file..
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There's a Word for It in Mexico
This guide, for anyone with an interest in Mexico, provides insight into the country and its people through a study of over 130 key words in their language A thematic index groups the entries into key cultural and business concepts.'.
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Latin- American Spanish Dictionary: Spanish-English, English-Spanish
RANDOM HOUSE
LATIN AMERICAN SPANISH
DICTIONARY
RELIABLE, DETAILED, AND UP-TO-DATE
* More than 10,000 entries * Includes vocabulary and usages unique to Latin America, Central America, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Cuba * Two sections, Latin American Spanish-English and English-Latin American Spanish * All entries, from A to Z, in a single alphabetical listing
The Random House imprint has long stood for excellence in the reference field. Random House reference books--prepared by its permanent lexicographic staff with the assistance of many hundreds of scholars, educators, and specialists--have been widely acclaimed for their outstanding quality and usefulness..
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NTC's Dictionary of Mexican Cultural Code Words : The Complete Guide to Key Words That Express How the Mexicans Think, Communicate, and Behave
NTC's Dictionary of Mexican Cultural Code Words explores the meanings of, and cultural context for, over 100 essential Mexican expressions, providing the reader with a map to the character and personality of the Mexican people..
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Portuguese Phrases For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don’t know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? Portuguese Phrases for Dummies is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language.

As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don’t want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including:

  • Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time
  • Making friends and small talk
  • Enjoying every type of meal
  • Shopping in markets and at stores
  • Culture, leisure, and activities
  • Work and transportation
  • Finding a place to live
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Slang and colloquial terms
  • Phrases and particles to make you sound like a local!

Knowing these fundamentals, you’ll be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about the language and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at your fingertips, Portuguese Phrases for Dummies will give you a basic comprehension of this beautiful language and have you speaking instantly!.
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The Rough Guide to Latin American Spanish Dictionary Phrasebook 1 (Rough Guide Phrasebooks)

Take along the Rough Guide Latin American Spanish Phrasebook and make some new friends while on your trip. This brand-new title includes 16-pages of scenario material; available as downloadable audio files, the scenarios have been recorded by native speakers and are compatible to either your computer or iPod. Whether you want to ask for directions, check the local bus times or reserve a hotel room, the clear A-Z translations will help you in all manner of situations. The guide includes a detailed grammar section and a helpful menu and drinks list reader – ideal when sampling the local cuisine. With this pocket-sized phrasebook in your backpack you are sure to enjoy your trip!

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Say It Right in Brazilian Portuguese (Say It Right)

Say farewell to language faux pas forever!

Based on the revolutionary Easily Pronounced Language Systems approach, Say It Right in Brazilian Portuguese makes mastering correct Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation simple. You'll learn how to use hundreds of Brazilian Portuguese words and phrases in everyday conversation. This amazing guide gives you easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation easy. With Say It Right in Brazilian Portuguese you will:

  • Learn more than 500 essential Brazilian Portuguese words and phrases
  • Easily create sentences using "Phrasemakers"
  • Get a quick reference to more than 500 word pronunciations in the Say It Right travel dictionary
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Dictionary of Latin American Spanish Phrases and Expressions
Arranged alphabetically in Spanish, this collection offers phrases and expressions from all regions of Latin America, including both common meaning and literal translation. Also, for each entry an example and the corresponding English translation ensure that the reader will grasp subtle nuances of the expression. An additional section offers the Spanish equivalents to English expressions..
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