Spanish For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Conventions Used in This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started
	Chapter 1 Spanish in a Nutshell
		Tackling Basic Grammar
		Easing Into Common Expressions
		Expressing Numbers, Times, and Days
		Speaking Spanish around the House
		Putting Spanish into Action
			Making small talk
			Asking for directions
			Eating out and buying food
			Going shopping
			Heading out on the town
			Doing business
			Enjoying the great outdoors and more
		Taking Spanish on the Go
			Preparing for a trip
			Making sense of money
			Getting around with local transportation
			Securing a place to stay
			Taking action during emergencies
	Chapter 2 Warming Up with Spanish Grammar Basics
		Breaking Down Simple Sentence Structure
		Forming Questions: The Basics
		Meeting Subject Pronouns Face to Face
			A few words about yo
			Nosotros and nosotras
			It’s you, you know: The tú/usted issue
			Ellos versus ellas
		Introducing Regular and Irregular Verbs
			Regular verbs
			Irregular verbs
		Understanding That Whole Gender Thing
			Getting particular with articles
			Adding more description with adjectives
	Chapter 3 Getting Started with Basic Expressions
		Reciting Your ABCs
		Understanding Pronunciation and Stress
			Looking for stress in the usual places
			Scouting out accented syllables
			Pronouncing diphthongs
				Joining the weak to the strong
				Separating the strong from the strong
		Retooling Punctuation Rules
		Reflecting on Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns
			Turning the subject into the object with reflexive verbs
			Accompanying reflexive verbs with reflexive pronouns
		Greetings and Introductions: Formal or Informal
			Introducing yourself with the verb llamarse in any situation
			Meeting on formal terms
			Making more-solemn introductions
			Getting chummy: Informal greetings
		Deconstructing Spanish Names
		Asking and Answering “How Are You?” with the Verbs Ser and Estar
			Being in a permanent way with the verb ser
			Being right now with the verb estar
			Asking how people are with other phrases
		Saying “Please,” “Thank You,” “Good-bye,” and Other Pleasantries
		Speaking about Speaking: The Verb Hablar
	Chapter 4 Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight
		Counting to 100 and Beyond
			Using cardinal numbers
			Getting sequential with ordinal numbers
		Telling Time
			Asking for (and responding about) the time
			Exploring common expressions of time
		Using the Calendar and Dates
			Discussing the days of the week
			Naming the months and seasons
			Expressing dates in the proper format
		Familiarizing Yourself with the Metric System
			Units of weight and volume
			Linear measurements
	Chapter 5 Speaking Spanish at Home
		Taking a Tour of Your Home
			The kitchen
			The dining room
			The living room
			The bedroom
			The bathroom
			The laundry room
			The office
		Discussing Your Daily Plans
			Going with the verb ir
			Describing what you like with the verb gustar
			Heading off to work
			Leaving for school
		Eating at Home
			Cooking with the verb cocinar
			Setting the table
			Giving and receiving food and drinks at meals
			Using three verbs at the table
				To eat: The verb comer
				To drink: The verb beber
				To eat and to drink: The verb tomar
		Engaging in Common Household Activities
			Doing anything with the verb hacer
			Keeping up with household chores
		Being Possessive: Yours, Mine, and Ours
			Possessive adjectives
			Possessive pronouns
Part 2 Spanish in Action
	Chapter 6 Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
		Asking Nine Key Questions
		Chatting about the Weather
		Describing Family Members
		Talking about Where You Live with the Verb Vivir
		Discussing Work with the Verbs Trabajar and Entender
		Engaging in “Small” Talk with Diminutives
	Chapter 7 Asking for Directions
		Asking “Where Is . . . ?” and “Where Are . . . ?”
		Describing Position Relative to Yourself
		Understanding Directions: It’s a Prepositional Thing
		Navigating with Maps
			Talking about cardinal directions and other helpful terms
			Understanding some basic phrases
		Dealing with Normal Ups and Downs: The Verbs Subir and Bajar
			Heading up with the verb subir
			Heading down with the verb bajar
		Going Here, There, and Everywhere
		Cerca and Lejos: How Far Should You Go?
	Chapter 8 Dining Out and Going to the Market
		Eating Out
			Getting what you want with the verb querer
			Recognizing and asking for foods on the menu
				The most popular dishes
				Fish and other kinds of seafood
				Additional specialties
			Sampling the sauces: Hot, cold, and spicy!
				Moles served hot and hotter
				Cold sauces for seasoning (they’re still plenty hot!)
			Ordering beverages
			Paying the bill
		Going to Market
			Shopping with the verb comprar
			Buying fruit
			Buying vegetables
			Shopping for fish
		Shopping at the Supermercado
	Chapter 9 Shopping Made Easy
		Buying Essentials at the Pharmacy and Perfumery
		Shopping at the Department Store
			Looking for something with the verb buscar
			Asking for store hours and receiving help
			Shopping for clothes
			Trying on anything with the verb probarse
			Creating a colorful you
		Wearing and Taking with the Verb Llevar
		Making Comparisons: Good, Better, Best
		Knowing When Superlatives Fail: Exaggerations
		Looking for Specialty Stores
		Shopping in Traditional Markets
			Bargaining at a typical market
			Finding handcrafted goods
				Embroidered clothes
				Baskets
	Chapter 10 Going Out on the Town
		Going Out with the Verb Salir
		Inviting People with the Verb Invitar
		Dancing with the Verb Bailar
		Enjoying Shows and Events
			At the cinema
			At the theater
			At art galleries and museums
			At concerts
		Singing with the Verb Cantar
	Chapter 11 Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications
		Getting around at the Office
			Mastering your office space
			Looking elsewhere in the building
		Conducting Business Made Simple
			Checking out phone-y verbs
			Leaving a message
		Forming the Preterit Tense
			The past tense of regular -ar verbs
			The past tense of regular -er and -ir verbs
		Getting into the Action at the Office
			Sending a letter or package
			Making copies
			Using a computer
			Sending and receiving e-mail
			Scheduling a meeting
		Delegating Tasks
			Forming the imperative with regular verbs
			Dealing with the imperative of irregular verbs
	Chapter 12 Recreation and the Great Outdoors
		Playing Chess in Spain
		Reading with the Verb Leer
		Writing with the Verb Escribir
		Taking It Outside (For Good or Bad)
		Strolling Along with the Verb Pasear
		Checking Out the Animals
		Playing with the Verb Jugar
		Playing Ball Games
			The most popular ball game: El Fútbol
			Baseball is number two
		Swimming with the Verb Nadar
Part 3 Spanish on the Go
	Chapter 13 Planning a Trip
		Making Travel Plans
		Mastering Visas and Passports
		Traveling into the Future with Ir
		Packing: Less Is More
		Taking Along Your Computer
	Chapter 14 Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land
		Picking Up Common Money Terms
		Using an ATM
		Charging Ahead with Your Credit Card
		Exchanging Your Dollars
			Changing money with the verb cambiar
			Currency wise: Naming Latin American currencies
	Chapter 15 Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
		Purchasing Tickets
		Bringing Things with the Verb Traer
		Making Your Way through the Airport
		Getting around on the Train
			Finding the train station
			Checking your documents on the train
		Dealing with the Customs Office
			Handling declarations and duties
			Registering electrical equipment
		Getting around on Public Transit
		Hailing a Taxi
		Driving in a Foreign Land
			Getting a valid driver’s license
			Deciphering road signs
			Renting a car
				Talking about the car
				Getting the scoop on driving conditions
				Asking questions about the road
		Scheduling Issues: Running Late, Early, or On Time
		Waiting with the Verb Esperar
	Chapter 16 Finding a Place to Stay
		Making Lodging Reservations
		Checking Out the Hotel before Checking In
		Registering at Your Hotel
		Sleeping with the Verb Dormir
		Waking Up with the Verb Despertarse
		Asking for Towels and Other Essentials
	Chapter 17 Handling Emergencies
		Shouting for Help
		Handling Health Problems
			Helping out with the verb ayudar
			Expressing the presence of pain with indirect object pronouns
			Talking about bleeding
			Telling where it hurts with words for body parts
			Describing symptoms
			Braving the dentist
			Getting reimbursed: Insurance stuff
		Getting Help with Legal Problems
			Reporting a robbery
			Describing an incident to the police
		Refusing Help When You Don’t Really Want It
Part 4 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 18 Ten Ways to Pick Up Spanish Quickly
		Go to Spanish-Speaking Places
		Investigate Your Neighborhood
		Listen to Radio and TV
		Watch a Movie
		Check Out Your Library
		Translate Using Apps
		Make Flashcards
		Create a Game
		Label Everything with Sticky Notes
		Say It Again, Sam
	Chapter 19 Ten Things Never to Say in Spanish
		Soy americano
		Yo no hablo mexicano
		Así no es como lo hacemos en los Estados Unidos
		Tu madre lleva botas militares
		Papas versus Papás
		Yo iré un poco más temprano
		¡Muy mucho!
		Me siento tan embarazada
		Necesito algo de ropa para atar el paquete
		¿Tiene hombre? and Other Accidental Letter Changes
	Chapter 20 Ten (or So) Common Spanish Expressions
		¿Qué tal?
		¿Quiubo?
		¿Qué pasó?
		¿Cómo van las cosas?
		¡Del uno!
		¿Cuánto cuesta?
		¿A cuánto?
		¡Un asalto!
		¡Una ganga!
		¡Buen provecho!
		¡Salud!
		¡Buen viaje!
	Chapter 21 Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish
		¡Esta es la mía!
		¡Voy a ir de farra!
		¡La cosa va viento en popa!
		Nos divertimos en grande
		¿Y eso con qué se come?
		¡Así a secas!
		Caer fatal
		Ver negras para
		¡Ojo!
		Pasó sin pena ni gloria
Part 5 Appendixes
	Appendix A Mini-Dictionaries
		Spanish-English Mini-Dictionary
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		English-Spanish Mini-Dictionary
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	Appendix B Verb Tables
		Regular Spanish Verbs
		Irregular Spanish Verbs
		Spanish Verbs with e to i Stem Changes (in Present and Past Tense)
		Spanish Verbs with e to ie Stem Changes (in Present Tense)
		Spanish Verbs with o to ue Stem Changes (in Present Tense)
		A Spanish Verb with a u to ue Stem Change (in Present Tense)
	Appendix C Answer Keys
Index
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