The only up-to-date frequency dictionary of Spanish currently available, "A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish" is an invaluable tool for all learners of Spanish that provides a list of the 5,000 most commonly used words in the language. Based on a twenty million word corpus evenly divided between spoken, fiction and non-fiction texts from both Spain and Latin America, the dictionary provides a detailed frequency-based list, as well as alphabetical and part-of-speech indexes to ensure maximum ease of access to the information and efficiency of use. All entries in the rank frequency list feature the English equivalent, a sample sentence and, where applicable, an indication of major register variation. The dictionary also contains thirty thematically organised lists of frequently used words on a variety of topics, such as animals, weather, materials, and family terms. Focusing on the words that are most often encountered in 'real world' conversation and texts, "A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish" is an engaging and highly useful resource enabling students of all levels to get the most out of their study of Spanish vocabulary.