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An up-to-date dictionary & a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. With cultural notes on life in Spanish-speaking countries & an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners. Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the Spanish language is ideal to be used in school, on holiday or for business. * This edition has been revised & updated to offer extensive & relevant coverage of today`s English & Spanish, with thousands of phrases & examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation. * A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples & translations to help you to understand Spanish
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