Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus: The User-Friendly Guide to Italian Slang and Idioms (Streetwise Series)

Albanese, Nicholas; Spani, Giovanni; Balma, Philip; Conti, Ermanno

ISBN 10: 0071430709 / ISBN 13: 9780071430708

Published by McGraw Hill, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus: The User-Friendly Guide to Italian Slang and Idioms (Streetwise Series)
• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071430709
• ISBN 13: 9780071430708
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The essence of any language lies not in its timehonoreddictionaries, but in its slang. StreetwiseItalian Dictionary/Thesaurus provides Italian studentswith today’s most accurate, accessible, and up-to-datereference to current Italian slang and idiomaticexpressions. More than 2,500 terms and expressionsare conveniently arranged into alphabetical topics,and then―unlike most resources of its type―markedfor register to prevent the embarrassment of inappropriateusage.

Extensive example sentences, together with theirEnglish translations, provide helpful context. Valuablefor all, but particularly those planning travel to Italy,this comprehensive reference reveals the true languageof Italy.

About the Authors

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Nicholas Albanese, Giovanni Spani, Philip Balma, and Ermano Conti (Bloomington, IN) are experienced educatorsin the area of Italian studies.