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SpanishDict launches Internet’s largest Spanish-English dictionary

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

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SpanishDict releases today an expansive new set of dictionaries to power its popular online Spanish-English dictionary. SpanishDict has licensed content from the trusted Spanish dictionary leaders Chambers Harrap and Velázquez Press to offer a new database of over 300,000 up-to-date translations, local variations, idioms, and example usages. The resulting dictionary represents the Internet’s largest Spanish-English dictionary.  Key features of the new dictionary include:

  • Contextual Examples: Extensive examples of common usages are provided to ensure accurate translations.
  • Audio Pronunciations: Audio recordings for both English and Spanish words demonstrate the proper pronunciation.
  • Auto-Suggest: Users typing in the search bar will automatically see suggested words relevant to the their query in a drop-down bar.

In addition to the new dictionaries, SpanishDict is now releasing a comprehensive Spanish reference section, which boasts over 60 pages of detailed grammar explanations, examples, and exercises.  The Spanish Language Reference includes four sections to help people learn Spanish:

  • Grammar: Detailed, approachable explanations and exercises are provided for all major Spanish grammar topics.
  • Verbs: The Spanish verb reference features verb explanations, conjugations and exercises.
  • Vocabulary: The Spanish vocabulary section is comprised of over 3,000 words organized into categories including animals, business, travel, government and technology.
  • Media: the Media reference guide showcases Spanish newspapers, television, film and music clips creating a rich method of interacting with Spanish culture.

Visit SpanishDict.com to experience the new features.

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19 Comments For This Post

  1. Laura Says:

    Excelente! Fabuloso! Muchas gracias!

  2. Janine Says:

    Very nice. There was only one slang word that I looked up that the dictionary does not include.

  3. RobandJean Says:

    Love the site - we’ll be back!

  4. Bajo y feo Says:

    Muy Simpatico!

  5. Nicolas Says:

    Very friendly interface,because we don’t need to switch english/spanish or spanish/inglish to search a word.
    Congratulations.

  6. sherry Says:

    love the site ! So glad I found it.
    It is helping me translate and learn !

  7. Behanka Says:

    Thanks to this site, getting my spanish homework done has been easier for me. Also helps me study too.
    GREAT SiTE (:

  8. Short Stuff. Says:

    Love it! Will use it for class! =]

  9. Cwg Says:

    You guys should make a handheld that syncs with your website.
    or a program to go with mobile phones :D

  10. Franko Says:

    I love Spanishdict, great site I wish I had found it sooner

  11. Janice Says:

    Your closing words: “Hope you enjoy the site.” …and I sure do! very much:-) “See you [not only] soon,” but often. Probably even after I have learned, if not yet mastered, the language.

  12. bundles Says:

    im really making progress with this site!

  13. Barcelover Says:

    Es muy bien pero necessito una sitio web que puedo usar en mi telephono o PDA, sin JavaScript y más pequeño. Uso eso sitio cada semana para me classe de Español, gracias.

  14. Guisella Says:

    QUIERO HACER LLEGAR MI AGRADECIMIENTO A QUIEN O QUIENES HACEN POSIBLE QUE ESTA PAGINA NOS AYUDE EN EL PROCESO DE APRENDIZAJE TANTO PARA LOS LATINOS Q APRENDEMOS INGLES COMO A LOS AMERICANOS Q QUIERES APRENDER ESPANOL.

    PERMITANME SUGERIR SOLO UNA COSITA, HE VISTO Q CUANDO EL INTERESADO EN APRENDER INGLES BUSCA EL SIGNIFICADO DE ALGUN VERBO, EN ESPANOL, LA PAGINA NO SOLO LANZA EL SIGNIFICADO ,SI NO TAMBIEN ,LAS CONJUGACIONES Q ESTA TIENE, TANTO EN PASADO, PRESENTE, FUTURO, ETC.

    BUENO, ME ATREVO A SUGERIRLES Q ESTO ME TODO TAMBIEN SERIA MUY UTIL PARA PERSONAS COMO YO QUE DESEAMOS TENER LA MISMA FACILIDAD DE VER EN UN SOLO TABLERO LAS CONJUGACIONES DE LOS VERBOS EN INGLES EN SUS DIFERENTES TIEMPOS.

    GRACIAS

    SALUDOS.

  15. Sam Says:

    This site is an invaluable resource for spanish homework. I used to use freetranslation as a dictionary, but there were no multiple translations and I had to input the exact accents and stuff. This is useful!

  16. Don Says:

    I am fairly advanced in Spanish, but I find it invaluable and so enjoyable, especially the opportunity to connect via chat and videochat with people all over the world.

    It is a wonderful resource for practicing Spanish, receiving authentic feedback, and also helping others.

    I recommend it whenever I find people wanting to learn Spanish.

  17. Roman Says:

    I love SpanishDict.com! The one searchbox is incredibly fast and easy to use.

  18. Ruben Says:

    I especially like using and hearing the pronounciation of the word. Very useful tool when trying to pronouce certain words.

  19. Ilithia Says:

    I am incredibly impressed with this site! Selecting the right word is easy when I am given definitions and idioms in English and Spanish when searching for a single-word translation. I also love that you do no need to select the language of origin when entering a word! What a time saver, because I love to look it up in both directions.

    I also love your phrase/multi-sentence translation search. Having 3 different sources helps perfect this imperfect science.

    I wanted to say thank you so much for all of the improvements that have taken place and I will definitely use this site in the future.

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