Streetwise Spanish: Speak and Understand Everyday Spanish

by Brenda Wegmann, Mary McVey Gill

Intermediate through advanced Streetwise Spanish presents the colloquial and slang expressions that students need and want to know but usually do not learn in their Spanish classes. The 15 chapters contain short dialogues, translations of the dialogues, explanations of the colloquial and slang expressions, authentic jokes, cartoons from Spanish publications, and exercises. Note: This text includes "earthy" and vulgar expressions! Each dialogue presents universal Spanish idioms and also includes slang from a particular country or city that is identified in the introductory line of the dialogue. Alternate forms used in other areas are explained in the vocabulary notes.

Genres: Language, Spanish Literature, Reference, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 1998

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of this is so not applicable in Mexico unless I want to have strange looks or sneers! Needs a South of the border version.

[Mike Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book. It has the Spanish and the English side by side, page 1 then page 2. But not every page, only the example conversations, take up about 4 pages each chapter. It has page to page translations which is why I recommend it. And when there is a saying, in Spanish, it shows the literal meaning in echas flores 'giving compliment,' (throw flowers). If anything, this book is Very Good quality, because it shows where meaning sometimes needs the literal and the local translation. Obtenga this book. I use it by my desk, and I read a chapter at night. I can see grammar instantly in both Spanish and English, without turning pages.

[Meredith Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

excelente!!

[Ram · Rating 3 out of 5]

Besa mi culo. Meh.