What is the Spanish word for "dictionary"?

Learn how to say "dictionary" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dictionary

Spanish

diccionario

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Examples of how to use "dictionary" in Spanish

English
I looked up the word in the dictionary.
Spanish
Busqué la palabra en el diccionario.
English
I looked up the word in a dictionary.
Spanish
Busqué la palabra en un diccionario.
English
She bought a new pocket dictionary yesterday.
Spanish
Ella compró un diccionario de bolsillo nuevo ayer.
English
Please bring the dictionary to class tomorrow.
Spanish
Por favor, trae el diccionario a clase mañana.
English
A good dictionary helps you learn pronunciation.
Spanish
Un buen diccionario te ayuda a aprender la pronunciación.

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