Speakers and learners of Spanish language need a reliable dictionary! Surprisingly, there are several types of dictionaries. The type of dictionary most people need is a bilingual dictionary with native language and Spanish words; for example, a Spanish-English and English-Spanish dictionary. You can also purchase an English to Spanish, or a Spanish to English dictionary; but most learners need to look up words in both languages. Other types include traveler’s, picture, and professional dictionaries for speakers at varying levels of Spanish language proficiency.
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Tip: If you are a beginner at Spanish, you might start with an English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English dictionary all in one book. The Spanish-English only versions cost less, but you’ll probably need an English-Spanish version too!
When looking at dictionaries, consider your learning level. If you are a beginner, you might want to start with a “learner’s dictionary” as that is most likely to give you the information you need when finding words. If you are an advanced learner, you might benefit from having a Spanish only dictionary, as this type of reference provides more information about the words you look up, their parts of speech, the origins of the words, and other specific information that beginners won’t find as useful. Finally, if you are a technology user, you might prefer to use an app or online dictionary for finding Spanish words.