Wiley's English-Spanish, Spanish-English Business Dictionary
Author: Steven M. Kaplan
List Price: $35.00
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ISBN: 0471126659
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (26 July, 1996)
Sales Rank: 67,563
Average Customer Rating: 4.28 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
My business companion.
I make about three business trips to Central and South America each month, and while flying I review the contracts and other documents that will be pertinent to my travel. I usually have only my two carry-ons, so space is at a premium when I pack. My notebook computer carrying case has just enough room for the papers I need and this dictionary. All three are equally important to me. My computer and documents for obvious reasons, and this dictionary because I can truly and conceptually understand all the Spanish language business terms I encounter. Not only do I save time by finding what I need in a single book, but I also make better use of my meetings by being fully familiar with the terminology of whatever is being dealt with, whether it is in English or Spanish. Think of it this way, if I am already very busy and have taken the time to tell you this, it's good advice!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Maximum usability!
This dictionary makes translations and other inter-conversions between English and Spanish easy and secure. The headwords are very plain to see, which is not always the case with such dictionaries, and each phrase has its own entry, so that you can find the exact equivalent phrase used in the other language quickly. After buying this book I went ahead and verified many terms that I am already familiar with, and was happy to see them all there, each with the proper equivalents for each business-related area, such as finance, banking, foreign investment, real estate, contracts, taxes, and so on and so on. The book earns its five stars each time I use it, and it has not disappointed me yet.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Not for Every Context
I purchased this dictionary after reading all the 'rave reviews.' Unfortunately, it has been very inadequate for my work as a translator in the business field. I find it particularly lacking for today's stock reporting and financial lingo. Perhaps a new edition with updated terminology is in order. YET, the dictionary is also lacking because it does not provide examples with the terms or phrases in context.
I will be returning the copy I purchased and will post a suggestion for another text when I find a good replacement. Similar Products
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