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Quick Guide to Cuban Spanish
With the help of native Cubans we compiled this collection of words and phrases used on the largest island of the Antilles. We concisely explain them in English and share example sentences.
In this book you will find Spanish words that have a particular meaning or use for Cubans. You'll find some examples of words that are used regionally and the vulgar words that are inevitable in colloquial Spanish.
Words like "asere," "empingao," "yuma," "jamonero" and "majomía" will no longer be a mystery with this book of Spanish vocabulary words from Cuba.
The Quick Guide to Cuban Spanish includes a total of 952 words, phrases or sayings that have been used for generations. In addition the words are paired with 429 synonyms or related words and 430 entries include at least one example sentence. It also includes 65 black and white illustrations.
IS THIS BOOK FOR ME? This book contains words that are not appropriate for kids. If you are just starting to learn Spanish, this book is best used as a complementary reference source to any program or class designed to teach you Spanish. This book and the other books of the Speaking Latino series are not designed as stand-alone learning aids, to teach you Spanish. Instead, they expand your country-specific Spanish vocabulary. If you already speak Spanish, this book help you understand local Spanish from Cuba.
Be sure to use the Amazon Look Inside function to see what this book will and will not teach.
In this book you will find Spanish words that have a particular meaning or use for Cubans. You'll find some examples of words that are used regionally and the vulgar words that are inevitable in colloquial Spanish.
Words like "asere," "empingao," "yuma," "jamonero" and "majomía" will no longer be a mystery with this book of Spanish vocabulary words from Cuba.
The Quick Guide to Cuban Spanish includes a total of 952 words, phrases or sayings that have been used for generations. In addition the words are paired with 429 synonyms or related words and 430 entries include at least one example sentence. It also includes 65 black and white illustrations.
IS THIS BOOK FOR ME? This book contains words that are not appropriate for kids. If you are just starting to learn Spanish, this book is best used as a complementary reference source to any program or class designed to teach you Spanish. This book and the other books of the Speaking Latino series are not designed as stand-alone learning aids, to teach you Spanish. Instead, they expand your country-specific Spanish vocabulary. If you already speak Spanish, this book help you understand local Spanish from Cuba.
Be sure to use the Amazon Look Inside function to see what this book will and will not teach.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2015
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About the author
Jared Romey
25 books3 followersSuffering a typical 9-5 existence, Jared's foray into lunch-hour Spanish shook up his mundane life. He quit his job, stopped by briefly to school, and then left his country...for 14 years. Early stumblings in real-world Spanish taught him that a cola isn't just a soft drink, bicho doesn't always mean a bug, and boludo may be heartfelt or middle-finger felt. Nine countries, three startups, two bestsellers and a Puerto Rican wife later, he is still confounded by how many Spanish words exist for "panties." His quest is to discover all those words. In between, he meanders, dabbles in languages, drinks wine and sells shampoo.
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June 13, 2021
A must read for both Spanish learners and natives
Whether you’re a native speaker or just a beginner trying to learn real Spanish and not what you’ve probably learned in your boring Spanish class(es), this’s a must read if you want to learn the slang and understand the heart and soul of a Cuban. I have to admit I’m not sure how common these saying are and if they’re old or not by this point due to how fast languages change. Regardless, I highly recommend you pick this book up.
Whether you’re a native speaker or just a beginner trying to learn real Spanish and not what you’ve probably learned in your boring Spanish class(es), this’s a must read if you want to learn the slang and understand the heart and soul of a Cuban. I have to admit I’m not sure how common these saying are and if they’re old or not by this point due to how fast languages change. Regardless, I highly recommend you pick this book up.
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