Dictionary of 1000 Spanish Proverbs
Author: Hippocrene Books
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 2005-08-01
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 9780781811118
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Author: Hippocrene Books
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 2005-08-01
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 9780781811118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter Mertvago
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 164
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn approximate or literal translation is provided. This wonderful reference collection offers students insight into both language and culture of Spain.
Author: David C. Gross
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780781805292
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe transliterated and translated proverbs are arranged by Hebrew subject; a complete index in English accompanies the text.
Author: Peter Mertvago
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9780781805643
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: Eleanor Hamer
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 196
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKArranged 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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Published: 1999
Total Pages: 540
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKYearbook of international proverb scholarship.
Author: Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2004-06-30
Total Pages: 336
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKGives high school students, undergraduates, and general readers an introductory overview of proverbs in world culture.
Author: Patricia McCausland-Gallo
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780781810258
DOWNLOAD EBOOKColombia 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.
Author: Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 1348
ISBN-13: 0195053990
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmericans 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.
Author: Joseph J. Keenan
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 2019-02-19
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1477318186
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne 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.