Lonely Planet`s Costa Rican Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant & useful Costa Rican Spanish phrases & vocabulary for all your travel needs. Discuss the wildlife with the locals, banter in Coast Rican slang & bargain like a pro; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your rear pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms & multiple meanings. Order with complete confidence, explain food allergies, & try new foods with the menu decoder. Save time & hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips. Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary. Be prepared for both common & emergency travel situations with practical phrases & terminology. Meet friends with conversation starter phrases. Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides. Inside Lonely Planet`s Costa Rican Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary:
- Full-color throughout
- User-friendly layout organized by travel scenario categories
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- Listen For
- phrases you may hear
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- easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases Covers:
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- Safe Travel
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- Food
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