Diccionario de Sinonimos y Antonimos

Develops sound reading skills and expands students' Spanish vocabulary, while focusing on important writers and the study of literary devices. For intermediate and advanced level Spanish students.

A scholarly, analytical study of popular linguistics in Costa Rica, by noted UCR scholar. Includes social and psychological background, methodology of study, phonetics, grammar, lexicography, regional differences, and foreign influences.

Instructors, writers, translators & students alike, will find this dictionary of difficulties an exceptional tool of reference. Not only are complete & precise definitions furnished, but specific applications by topic, ie: literature, journalism, or other technical areas, are categorized & explained. These special features facilitate its use & make this a valuable source of information. Included in the 135 page appendix are a summary of basic Spanish grammar & a guide to verb conjugation, spelling, abbreviations & punctuation.