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SPANISH FOR CRUISERS is organized in 25 chapters and 95 subjects, to meet the communication needs of cruisers, charter yacht crew and marine businesses.

Pronunciation is given for every word and phrase. Illustrations, cultural notes, and tips help get the point across.

1. Using Vocabulary Pages
   
Words and phrases – Nouns

Introduces the layout of SPANISH FOR CRUISERS, showing you how to use the English, Spanish, and Pronunciation columns
2. Pronunciation
   
Syllable Stress, Vowels – Vowels combination with i,u – Consonants - Alphabet

A practical introduction to Spanish pronunciation
3. Basic Conversation
   
Greetings – Excuse-me!, Introductions – Questions – Useful Sentences – Sentence and Question Starters – Essential Little Words

The Spanish phrases that you will use on a daily basis ... Some of these phrases are listed again inside the covers
4. Numbers and Money
   
1-99 – 100+, Money

The Spanish vocabulary you need to deal with cash and credit cards, bills, prices and charges
5. Shopping
   
Useful Phrases – Paying for Your Purchase – Discounts, Returns, Exchanges – Where To Buy Parts And Get Repairs

The basic conversational skills you need for shopping
6. Getting Directions
   
Where Is? – More Questions

The strategies and phrases here will help you ask for directions and find your way on shore
7. Time and Dates
   
What Time?

Making appointments, inquiring about opening and closing times and holidays in Spanish
8. Emergencies
   

Calling For Help At Sea – Describing Your Crew and Boat – Giving Your Location, Distance – Talking On The Radio

The Spanish vocabulary you need to call for help, give your location, and request assistance

9. Measurements
   
Length And Distance – Other Measurements – How To Ask For A Certain Size


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10. Materials
    Metals, Wood – Cloth, Other Materials
11. Hardware
   

Bolts And Screws, Nuts, Washers, Other Fasteners – Gaskets, Seals, Bearings – Plumbing – Miscellaneous

Spanish words for the items you might have to buy at the hardware store or chandlery

12. Electrical Hardware
    Wiring, Fuses, Plugs, Switches – Connectors, Batteries
13. Maintenance Items
    Fuel, Oil, Fluids – Filters, Other
14. Engines
    Types, Specifications – General Engine Terms
15. Engine Parts
   
Block, Head, Cylinders, Pistons – Valves, Crankshaft, Camshaft – Fuel System – Carburetor – Ignition – Lubrication, Air Intake – Cooling System, Exhaust – Water Pumps – Transmission – Coupling – Stuffing Box, Propeller – Steering – Controls, Instruments – Starter, Solenoid – Alternator, Regulator, Batteries – Outboard

A thorough technical glossary of all the parts of both diesel and gas inboard and outboard engines, including transmission, electrical, and steering systems
16. Working with Engines
   
Running the Engine – Action Phrases (A-Z)

The A to Z of engine repairs: from “Add oil to" through "Weld”. More than 50 Spanish phrases to talk about the work you need
17. Describing Anything
   
150 Spanish adjectives and adverbs, from “A little” to “Worse”

Useful for describing almost anything ... your boat, your problems, the parts you need
18. Engine Troubleshooting
   
Starting, Running, Overheating, Fuel – Oil, Smoke, Cracks, Blockage – Transmission, Noise, Spark Plugs

Spanish phrases to describe the problems you are having with your engine


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19. Talking to Mechanics
   
Jobs, Repairs, Scheduling – Costs, Parts – On The Boat

These phrases allow you to make arrangements with a mechanic or marine worker, to discuss the work to be done, and the costs and scheduling of repairs
20. Refrigeration
   
Types, Parts – Maintenance – Troubleshooting

The technical terms and troubleshooting phrases for maintaining your marine refrigeration system
21. Electronics
   
Radios – Other, Power generation, Components – Electrical Equipment, Safety – Troubleshooting

The words and troubleshooting phrases for maintaining your electrical and electronical systems
22. Boat Parts
   
Type Of Boats, Parts of Hull – Masts, Rigging, On Deck – Below Deck, Deck Hardware

Boating terms for practically everything aboard your yacht
23. Boatyards
    Docking And Anchoring – Facilities, Services – Arranging The Haul – Hauling Costs – Paint And Supplies – Painting

Spanish nautical terms you need to haul, repair and store your boat in a boatyard
24. Sails and Upholstery
   
Sails, Parts Of A Sail– Canvas, Upholstery, Sewing terms – Hardware, Fasteners, Tools – Getting Canvas And Sail Work Done – Describing The Job

Essential Spanish nautical vocabulary and phrases for getting sails and canvas made or repaired
25. Tools
   
From Ammeter To Wrench

100 Spanish words for all the hand and electric tools used for boat maintenance and repairs
  Index
   
A complete index is provided in the back of the book so you can turn to it to find the specific word or phrase you need

 
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