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OverviewChile is known for having created an enormous amount of distinct words and expressions. Consequently, the Spanish spoken in Chile is frequently indiscernible to gringos and native Spanish speakers alike. This dictionary and phrasebook collects over 1,500 of these terms and idioms, knownas""Chilenismos,"" and expresses them in simple English. The book also explores the roots of Chilenismos and explains the grammatical constructions and idiosyncratic speech patterns particular to Chileans. This is an ideal guide for tourists, businesspeople, and anyone who plans to spend timein Chile. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel JoelsonPublisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Imprint: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 9.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.158kg ISBN: 9780781810623ISBN 10: 0781810620 Pages: 185 Publication Date: 19 May 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDaniel Joelson spent five years living in Chile, unearthing its stories and hidden secrets. These discoveries have appeared in publications ranging from The San Francisco Chronicle to Latin Trade. Joelson is also author of Chilenismos Dictionary & Phrasebook (Hippocrene Books, 2005). He resides in Arlington, Virginia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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