This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study. The Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary is a new compact Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Additional features include guides to Portuguese and English pronunciation, as well as help with both Portuguese and English verbs. The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. The Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. The dictionary is based on Brazilian Portuguese with extra information where European Portuguese is different. 2010. An essential book for the study of Portuguese.