{"product_id":"streetwise-italian-dictionary-thesaurus-the-user-friendly-guide-to-italian-slang-and-idioms-paperback","title":"Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus: The User-Friendly Guide to Italian Slang and Idioms - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicholas Albanese\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGiovanni Spani\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Balma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essence of any language lies not in its timehonoreddictionaries, but in its slang. \u003ci\u003eStreetwiseItalian Dictionary\/Thesaurus\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you want to learn Italian slang? No need to sudare sette camicie.* Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus makes it easy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd spark to your everyday casual conversation by learning how to use Italian slang and expressions appropriately. Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus gets you talking like you're cool without getting you into hot water! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrustrated by Italian slang? No need to calare le brache (lit., pull down one's pants--surrender), chiudere bottega (lit. to close up shop--to give up), or perdere le staffe (lit., to lose the stirrups--lose one's temper). With this book, you can trovare l'America (lit., discover America--find happiness). Inside you will find just the right expression you are looking for instantly. And whimsical illustrations get the message across with laugh-out-loud humor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus is a cinch to use for quick reference or browsing, featuring: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 2,500 current terms and expressions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-Z thematic arrangement in 34 English themes and 158 subcategories \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiteral meanings, example sentences for context, and entertaining exercises to develop active vocabulary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful illustrations of 12 typical Italian gestures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Italian-English dictionary\/index that cross-references all 2,500 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorried you'll be called un cervello di gallina (lit., hen's brain--not too smart)? Whether you're a student, tourist, or business traveler, whatever the topic of your conversation--be it art, health, sex, or work--Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus will have you comfortable using slang and talking like you're \"with it\" in no time at all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* (lit., sweat seven shirts--work really hard).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas Albanese\u003c\/b\u003e, Giovanni Spani, Philip Balma, and Ermano Conti (Bloomington, IN) are experienced educators in the area of Italian studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.06 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45754976862405,"sku":"9780071430708","price":35.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/fqK7M6NzqQ9780071430708.webp?v=1781195309","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/streetwise-italian-dictionary-thesaurus-the-user-friendly-guide-to-italian-slang-and-idioms-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}