Dictionary of 1000 Spanish proverbs

Dictionary of 1000 Spanish proverbs

Author: Peter Mertvago

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 164

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An approximate or literal translation is provided. This wonderful reference collection offers students insight into both language and culture of Spain.


Dictionary of 1000 Jewish Proverbs

Dictionary of 1000 Jewish Proverbs

Author: David C. Gross

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780781805292

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The transliterated and translated proverbs are arranged by Hebrew subject; a complete index in English accompanies the text.


Dictionary of 1000 Russian Proverbs

Dictionary of 1000 Russian Proverbs

Author: Peter Mertvago

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9780781805643

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This collection of the most commonly used and understood proverbs is designed for a broad readership comprised of students of both language and culture. An approximate or literal translation is provided.


Dictionary of Latin American Spanish Phrases and Expressions

Dictionary of Latin American Spanish Phrases and Expressions

Author: Eleanor Hamer

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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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.


Proverbium

Proverbium

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Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13:

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Yearbook of international proverb scholarship.


Proverbs

Proverbs

Author: Wolfgang Mieder

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 2004-06-30

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Gives high school students, undergraduates, and general readers an introductory overview of proverbs in world culture.


Secrets of Colombian Cooking

Secrets of Colombian Cooking

Author: Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780781810258

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Colombia is a country of vast exotic culinary creations and diverse territories that range from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, producing a plentiful variety of seafood; to the Amazon, Magdelena and Cauca rivers that bathe its soils with fertility; and to the Andean mountains that present coller climates. The author travelled throughout these regions to collect the most authentic dishes. With over 175 recipes and a glossary of ingredients, cooks will become acquainted with many of Colombia's indienous foods, such as cilantro, tamarind, tree tomatoes, gooseberries and sweet and hot peppers.


A Dictionary of American Proverbs

A Dictionary of American Proverbs

Author: Wolfgang Mieder

Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 1348

ISBN-13: 0195053990

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Americans have a gift for coining proverbs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" was not, as you might imagine, the product of ancient Chinese wisdom -- it was actually minted by advertising executive Fred Barnard in a 1921 advertisement for Printer's Ink magazine. After all, Americans are first and foremost a practical people and proverbs can be loosely defined as pithy statements that are generally accepted as true and useful. The next logical step would be to gather all of this wisdom together for a truly American celebration of shrewd advice.A Dictionary of American Proverbs is the first major collection of proverbs in the English language based on oral sources rather than written ones. Listed alphabetically according to their most significant key word, it features over 15,000 entries including uniquely American proverbs that have never before been recorded, as well as thousands of traditional proverbs that have found their way into American speech from classical, biblical, British, continental European, and American literature. Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast treasure trove of wit and wisdom. Collected here are nuggets of popular wisdom on all aspects of American life: weather, agriculture, travel, money, business, food, neighbors, friends, manners, government, politics, law, health, education, religion, music, song, and dance. And, to further enhance browsing pleasure, the editors have provided a detailed guide to the use of the work. While it's true that many of our best known proverbs have been supplied by the ever-present "Anonymous," many more can be attributed to some very famous Americans, like Ernest Hemingway, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas Alva Edison, Abigail Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name but a few offered in this fascinating collection.Who wouldn't want to know the origin of "the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings?" This uniquely American proverb and many more are gathered together in A Dictionary of American Proverbs. A great resource for students and scholars of literature, psychology, folklore, linguistics, anthropology, and cultural history, this endlessly intriguing volume is also a delightful companion for anyone with an interest in American culture.


¡Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings

¡Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings

Author: Joseph J. Keenan

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2019-02-19

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1477318186

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One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.