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Diccionario Inglés‑Español‑Tagalog by Sofronio G.
Calderón is a comprehensive trilingual dictionary that serves as a practical bridge between English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
First published in the early 20th century, the dictionary was created to support communication and understanding in the multilingual environment of the Philippines during a time of cultural and political transition.
Each entry presents an English word alongside its Spanish and Tagalog equivalents, often including phonetic guidance and usage hints. Covering a wide range of vocabulary—from everyday terms to idiomatic expressions—the dictionary is useful for learners, translators, and scholars alike.
More than a language tool, the work stands as a valuable cultural artifact, reflecting the linguistic interactions between colonial Spanish, emerging American English, and native Tagalog.
It offers insight into how language shaped identity, education, and governance in a historically complex period.