Collins Spanish Dictionary
The world’s most trusted Unabridged Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary has been written and updated by experienced lexicographers. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, and a wealth of examples and idioms, this authoritative dictionary is ideal for everyone using Spanish and English today. First published in 1971, the Collins Unabridged Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today.
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- Translations in 27 languages
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