New English-Spanish glossary.New English-Spanish glossary A term used by Microsoft Word and adopted by other word processors for the list of shorthand, keyboard macros created by a particular user. See glossaries in this publication and The Computer Glossary. Real estate transactions between speakers of English and Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. now can be simplified thanks to a new glossary from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. "Many U.S. real estate terms have no direct counterpart counterpart n. in the law of contracts, a written paper which is one of several documents which constitute a contract, such as a written offer and a written acceptance. in Spanish, yet an understanding of them is crucial as markets between the two cultures expand," explained Center Director Richard L. Floyd. The 3.5-by-x 7-inch pocket guide defines 249 key real estate terms in English, with a Spanish translation immediately following. Even the most technical terms are defined in everyday language and examples are included for clarification. "The glossary was compiled for brokers who have bilingual bi·lin·gual adj. 1. a. Using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency. b. clients, metropolitan markets and international investors," said Floyd. "The need for this resource is tremendous, especially as the Hispanic population continues to increase faster than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ." By the year 2000, Hispanics are expected to represent nearly 9.5 percent of the total U.S. population, up from about 8 percent in 1990. In the Southwest, these percentages are expected to be even higher. Many Hispanics are first or second generation Americans whose predominant pre·dom·i·nant adj. 1. Having greatest ascendancy, importance, influence, authority, or force. See Synonyms at dominant. 2. language is Spanish. The Hispanic population in Texas is projected to increase from 24 percent in 1990 to 27 percent in 2000. The state's total population is expected to increase from 17.3 million to 19 million during the decade. The English-Spanish Real Estate Glossary is available for $2.50 ($5 out of state) plus $1 handling from Department NR, Real Estate Center, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843-2115. MasterCard or VISA orders can be placed by calling 409-845-2031, ext. NR. Request publication 864. |
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