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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.