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This extensive Spanish language reference explains the logic behind more than 3,000 frequently used verb phrases and combinations that make Spanish speech sound native. Each entry includes a definition of the phrase including its register, synonyms, antonyms, complementary expressions, grammatical patterns, and examples of how the combinations are used in easy and difficult structures. Most entries also point out other factors to be taken into account, such as whether an expression is to be used in isolation, after explaining a cause, or if it shouldn't be used at the beginning of a sentence. The book presents generative patterns for combinations based on conceptual metaphors and grammar structures, details families of expressions as separate charts, and contains an index by complement. Featuring a wide range of varieties of Spanish, this volume includes both peninsular and New World Spanish and draws on both written and spoken corpora. Based on sound research in cognitive linguistics and written entirely in Spanish, this valuable reference will be useful to advanced students of Spanish, teachers of Spanish, translators, and writers. Sample Entry ABUNDARA bundar en detalles: Ofrecer mucha informacion. Esta expresion se utiliza en contextos neutros o formales. En forma negativa (no abundar en detalles) se usa para expresar de manera ironica que alguien no quiere ofrecer tanta informacion como necesitamos. S: El informe sobre el golpe de estado V: abunda CR: en detalles sobre la intervencion de la CIA El estudio abunda en detalles estadisticos sobre la inmigracion, pero no explica ni sus causas ni sus consecuencias. La testigo reconocio que era amante del acusado, pero no abundo en detalles sobre su relacion. Contraste:Informal: Paquita llego a casa borracha y con un ojo morado. Explico a su marido que se habia caido y nada mas. Formal: La victima llego a su casa intoxicada y con senales de abuso fisico. Explico, sin abundar en detalles, que eran resultado de una caida. Expresiones relacionadas:1. Entrar en detalles (frecuentemente no entrar en detalles): Discutir un tema en profundidad. 'No entrar' significa quedarse fuera, por lo tanto, no entrar en detalles significa no explicar ningun detalle, mientras que no abundar en detalles significa hablar poco sobre un tema. El estudio abunda en detalles estadisticos sobre la inmigracion, pero no explica ni sus causas ni sus consecuencias. El estudio entra en detalles estadisticos sobre la inmigracion, pero no explica ni sus causas ni sus consecuencias. Hasta ahora hemos tratado el tema de la absorcion de este mineral de manera superficial. Ahora entraremos en detalles. Hasta ahora hemos tratado el tema de la absorcion de este mineral de manera superficial. Ahora abundaremos en detalles.

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A highly useful reference work for advanced learners, as well as teachers and translators. It could also prove valuable for native speakers of Spanish who wish to improve their style... Pedagogically sound, thorough and very practical. The level of detail and clarity of explanations are commendable. It will prove an invaluable tool for learning vocabulary in context, understanding and producing oral and written texts in Spanish, and translating. Bulletin of Spanish Studies

3,000 locuciones verbales y combinaciones

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      Publisher: Georgetown University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/12/2010
      ISBN13: 9781589017306, 978-1589017306
      ISBN10: 1589017307
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      This extensive Spanish language reference explains the logic behind more than 3,000 frequently used verb phrases and combinations that make Spanish speech sound native. Each entry includes a definition of the phrase including its register, synonyms, antonyms, complementary expressions, grammatical patterns, and examples of how the combinations are used in easy and difficult structures. Most entries also point out other factors to be taken into account, such as whether an expression is to be used in isolation, after explaining a cause, or if it shouldn't be used at the beginning of a sentence. The book presents generative patterns for combinations based on conceptual metaphors and grammar structures, details families of expressions as separate charts, and contains an index by complement. Featuring a wide range of varieties of Spanish, this volume includes both peninsular and New World Spanish and draws on both written and spoken corpora. Based on sound research in cognitive linguistics and written entirely in Spanish, this valuable reference will be useful to advanced students of Spanish, teachers of Spanish, translators, and writers. Sample Entry ABUNDARA bundar en detalles: Ofrecer mucha informacion. Esta expresion se utiliza en contextos neutros o formales. En forma negativa (no abundar en detalles) se usa para expresar de manera ironica que alguien no quiere ofrecer tanta informacion como necesitamos. S: El informe sobre el golpe de estado V: abunda CR: en detalles sobre la intervencion de la CIA El estudio abunda en detalles estadisticos sobre la inmigracion, pero no explica ni sus causas ni sus consecuencias. La testigo reconocio que era amante del acusado, pero no abundo en detalles sobre su relacion. Contraste:Informal: Paquita llego a casa borracha y con un ojo morado. Explico a su marido que se habia caido y nada mas. Formal: La victima llego a su casa intoxicada y con senales de abuso fisico. Explico, sin abundar en detalles, que eran resultado de una caida. Expresiones relacionadas:1. Entrar en detalles (frecuentemente no entrar en detalles): Discutir un tema en profundidad. 'No entrar' significa quedarse fuera, por lo tanto, no entrar en detalles significa no explicar ningun detalle, mientras que no abundar en detalles significa hablar poco sobre un tema. El estudio abunda en detalles estadisticos sobre la inmigracion, pero no explica ni sus causas ni sus consecuencias. El estudio entra en detalles estadisticos sobre la inmigracion, pero no explica ni sus causas ni sus consecuencias. Hasta ahora hemos tratado el tema de la absorcion de este mineral de manera superficial. Ahora entraremos en detalles. Hasta ahora hemos tratado el tema de la absorcion de este mineral de manera superficial. Ahora abundaremos en detalles.

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      A highly useful reference work for advanced learners, as well as teachers and translators. It could also prove valuable for native speakers of Spanish who wish to improve their style... Pedagogically sound, thorough and very practical. The level of detail and clarity of explanations are commendable. It will prove an invaluable tool for learning vocabulary in context, understanding and producing oral and written texts in Spanish, and translating. Bulletin of Spanish Studies

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