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Unlike a bilingual dictionary, Spanish Vocabulary provides the reader with a great deal of guid- ance in selecting the proper word(s) for expressing exactly what he or she wishes to say. Anyone not completely fluent in Spanish often finds a bilingual dictionary frustrating. For example, look up the word “bunch” and you’ll find as entries ramo, racimo, ristra, montón, puñado, atado, mazo, manojo, grupo, conjunto. You may still be at a loss as to which word you need. Spanish Vocabulary alleviates this frustration by indicating the specific words used to express such ideas as a bunch of flowers, a bunch of grapes, a bunch of carrots, a bunch of teenagers. The content of each chapter is focused on a real-life situation, such as making a telephone call, traveling by plane or train, staying at a hotel, or shopping for food. In order to enable readers to build and retain the new vocabulary, the book affords many opportunities to use the new words. Each chap- ter is divided into subtopics. The student acquires a few new words about a specific topic and is imme- diately directed to practice them in a multitude of exercises. Answers are provided so the student can make prompt self-correction. Extensive notes inform the reader of other ways to say the same thing. Spanish is spoken in many countries of the world, but the same words are not necessarily used in all areas of the Spanish- speaking world. This is particularly true for common, frequently used words. Whenever possible, a note will indicate which word would be the most universally understood. In case the student should also wish to use this book as a reference tool, at the end of each chap- ter there is a Spanish to English reference list that contains the key words presented in that chapter. A topical reference list of key words from English to Spanish appears immediately after the answers to exercises. In addition, at the very end of the book there is a Spanish to English and English to Spanish glossary that contains all key words introduced in the book. A special list of all foods appears in the Appendix. Spanish Vocabulary can be used as a review text or an enriching companion to any basic text. Conrad J. Schmitt v This page intentionally left blank CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Air travel—Viajando en avión 1 Getting an e-ticket 1 Reserving on line 1 Boarding pass online 2 Getting to the airport 3 Checking in for an international flight 3 Speaking with the airline agent 4 Checking in for a local or domestic flight 7 Listening to announcements 8 Some possible problems 9 CHAPTER 2: On the airplane—En el avión 13 Welcome on board 13 Announcements on board 14 Safety on board 14 Comforts and amenities on board 17 CHAPTER 3: Security control, passport control and customs— El control de seguridad, control de pasaportes y la aduana 21 Security control 21 Passport control and immigration 21 At customs 22 CHAPTER 4: At the train station—En la estación de ferrocarril 24 Getting a ticket 24 Waiting for the train 26 Checking your luggage 27 Boarding the train 27 On the train 28 vii viii Contents CHAPTER 5: The automobile—El automóvil 31 Renting a car 31 Checking out the car 32 At the gas station 34 Some minor car problems 35 CHAPTER 6: Asking for directions—Pidiendo direcciones 38 Asking for directions while on foot 38 Asking for directions while in a car 39 CHAPTER 7: Making a phone or cell phone call—Haciendo una llamada telefónica o celular 44 Using a public telephone 44 Making different types of calls 45 Speaking on the telephone 45 Using a cell phone 45 Some things that may go wrong 46 CHAPTER 8: Public bathroom—El lavatorio público 49 CHAPTER 9: At the hotel—En el hotel 50 Checking in 50 Speaking with the maid 53 Some problems you may have 54 Checking out 56 CHAPTER 10: At the bank—En el banco 62 Exchanging money 62 Making change 63 A savings account 64 A checking account 65 Using an ATM 66 Getting a Loan 67 CHAPTER 11: At the post office—En el correo 70 Sending a letter 70 Sending a package 72 Other words you may need 72 Contents ix CHAPTER 12: At the hairdresser’s—En la peluquería 74 For men 74 For women 75 Types of hair and styles