Collins are pleased to announce the publication of the new edition of the Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary. With over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations, the dictionary provides excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Retaining all the highly-acclaimed attributes of the Collins range -- unparalleled accuracy, immediate accessibility and unrivalled user-friendliness -- the Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers the user the following features: * innovative use of colour and layout for maximum ease of reference * special treatment of basic vocabulary items such as by, can, about, bastante, dar, por * entries giving detailed information on aspects of Spanish life and culture, e.g. colegio, Nochebuena * clear signposting of meanings and context to guide the user to the appropriate translation * thousands of current constructions and up-to-date phrases * extensive, up-to-date coverage of contemporary Spanish and English * dictionary skills supplement to help the user get the most out of the dictionary