First published in 1971, this dictionary pioneered a new approach to
bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of
language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish
and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear layout, this
remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals
using Spanish. Thousands of examples and idioms are given, all based on
evidence from a multimillion-word corpus of real Spanish and English. It
offers extensive notes on language, grammar and culture, to help the
user with typical translation issues. There is coverage of both European
and Latin American Spanish, and it includes the acclaimed Language in
Use supplement to help you communicate in natural, idiomatic Spanish.