Chile 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.
By:
Daniel Joelson Imprint: Hippocrene Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 190mm,
Width: 93mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 158g ISBN:9780781810623 ISBN 10: 0781810620 Pages: 186 Publication Date:09 August 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Daniel Joelson is a native of Arlington, Virginia, has lived in Chile since 1998 where he works as a journalist and writer.