The user whose aim is to read a nd understa nd Italian will find in this dictionary a comprehensive a nd up-to-date wo r dlist including numerous phrases in current use. He will also find listed alphabetically the main irregular fo r ms with a cross-reference to the basic fo r m wh ere a translation is given, as well as some of the most common abbreviations, acronyms a nd geographical names.

The user who wishes to communicate a nd to express himself in Italian will find clear a nd detailed treatment of all the basic wo r ds, with numerous indications pointing to the appropriate translation, a nd helping him to use it co r rectly.