{"product_id":"dichos-the-wit-and-whimsy-of-spanish-sayings-paperback-softback-9781477328637","title":"Dichos! the Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings (Paperback \/ softback) 9781477328637","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDichos! the Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph J. Keenan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781477328637, University of Texas Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 June 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e216 pages\u003cbr\u003e19 x 12 x 1.5 cm, 0.141 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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. \u003ci\u003e¡Dichos!\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSayings\u003c\/i\u003e) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose \u003ci\u003eBreaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish\u003c\/i\u003e transformed thousands of readers’ interactions with the Spanish language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e¡Dichos!\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLa barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo\u003c\/i\u003e (My beard smells of tiger, and I’m even afraid of myself) and \u003ci\u003ePara todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, tambiÉn\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLas gracias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. \u003ci\u003e¿Que\u003c\/i\u003e what?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. \u003ci\u003eLas reglas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. \u003ci\u003eEl juego\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. \u003ci\u003eCiencias políticas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. \u003ci\u003eLlorar y llorar\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Macho, macho men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. \u003ci\u003eLos penitentes\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. \u003ci\u003eBuenos consejos\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. \u003ci\u003eMejores consejos\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. \u003ci\u003eYa los pajaritos cantan . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. \u003ci\u003eSan Lunes\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. \u003ci\u003eDe vuelta al yugo\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. \u003ci\u003eLos clásicos\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. \u003ci\u003eEs un buen tipo . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. \u003ci\u003eColgando los tenis\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. \u003ci\u003eInventando pretextos\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. \u003ci\u003eEl reino animal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18. \u003ci\u003eSímiles y similares\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19. \u003ci\u003eDe boca en boca\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20. \u003ci\u003eEl podero$o caballero\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21. \u003ci\u003eLas penas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22. \u003ci\u003e¡Ándale, ándale!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23. \u003ci\u003eLas redes sociales\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24. \u003ci\u003e¡Salud!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25. \u003ci\u003eEl pan de los pobres\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26. \u003ci\u003eEl karma\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52670804295960,"sku":"9781477328637","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dichos-the-wit-and-whimsy-of-spanish-sayings-paperback-softback-9781477328637","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}