The third edition of the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary is the most complete & up-to-date Italian dictionary available now with a colour design & layout. With over 300 000 words & phrases & 450 000 translations & packed full of grammatical & usage information for both languages it is the most authoritative Italian bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors it has been compiled using the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Italian & English & changes in usage. Hundreds of new words & updated translations have been added in both Italian & English covering subjects from politics & industry to techology & ecology. in addition the 7 000 most frequently used words in Italian are highlighted to help you learn essential vocabulary. New & updated cultural notes provide lively & interesting information on life in the Italian-speaking & English-speaking worlds. This edition also
Includes:: an extensive guide to correspondence which
Includes:: sample letters emails CVs & help with text messaging. There are notes throughout the A-Z text to warn of sensitive vocabulary to alert you to key differences between Italian & English & to show how words such as with & before are used in different contexts. This edition retains such popular features as quick-reference verb tables & lists of vocabulary on topics such as seasons rivers & sports. It is an indespensible reference tool for all serious students of Italian at university level & beyond & for those who need an authoritative & comprehensive guide to Italian. This dictionary
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