‘Nahuatl-English/English-Nahuatl Concise Dictionary’
(Fermin Herrera)
10/10 (A)
Náhuatl, the indigenous language of the Mexica (Aztecs), is currently spoken throughout México and the Southwestern United States by an estimated 1.7 million people. Containing an impressive 9,500 total entries, the ‘Nahuatl-English Concise Dictionary’ includes: both classical and modern Náhuatl words, a synopsis of the pronunciation, a comprehensive grammar section, and an index of commonly used Náhuatl words and phrases.
With over 400 pages of vocabulary translated from Náhuatl-to-English and English-to-Náhuatl, this compact dictionary is highly recommended for students of all ages seeking to expand their knowledge on Meso-American history and culture.
*Author Fermin Herrera is a long-time professor at California State University, Northridge, and one of the few remaining experts in North America on classical Náhuatl.
Náhuatl, the indigenous language of the Mexica (Aztecs), is currently spoken throughout México and the Southwestern United States by an estimated 1.7 million people. Containing an impressive 9,500 total entries, the ‘Nahuatl-English Concise Dictionary’ includes: both classical and modern Náhuatl words, a synopsis of the pronunciation, a comprehensive grammar section, and an index of commonly used Náhuatl words and phrases.
With over 400 pages of vocabulary translated from Náhuatl-to-English and English-to-Náhuatl, this compact dictionary is highly recommended for students of all ages seeking to expand their knowledge on Meso-American history and culture.
*Author Fermin Herrera is a long-time professor at California State University, Northridge, and one of the few remaining experts in North America on classical Náhuatl.