Dicionário Português e Inglês app for iPhone and iPad

Melhor do que um dicionário de bolso
Extremely useful and easy to use. I carry around a pocket dictionary in my backpack (Larousse), but this proved to be far more useful and accurate. While it isnt a dictionary for slang or idioms, it does include a great deal of expressions whose meanings I have never been able to comprehend (until now...such as the infamous "macacos me mordam" expression). The dictionary also includes useful charts for "curiosities," which include things like animal groupings (i.e., a school of fish, a gaggle of geese, etc.), mathematics, and even animal voices (buzz, roar, quack, etc.). The dictionary itself is outstanding, and the app only adds more functionality (and at an outstanding price, especially when compared with the price to own the hard copy of these dictionaries!). Switching between Portuguese, Portuguese/English (translations into English), and English/Portuguese (translations into Portuguese) is as simple as touching the button with the flags to cycle through the languages. I found that searching for a word is much easier and quicker with the app as opposed to an actual dictionary.

Well worth the price
So many beautiful words! Definitions, usage suggestions, conjugations, cross referencing, slang. Useful resource for writing and translation.

Very poor search function
I dont recommend anyone purchase this until they fix the search function. Essentially, it makes an otherwise good dictionary nearly useless. It does not recognize plurals or feminine forms, and it misses basic words, which it shows as not found. Also, no smart type or text prediction. Unfortunately, this is not ready for prime time!

User
This is the first review I have ever done on any product, on any website. However, I believe that this App merits another review, especially because of the above-mentioned negative review regarding the search function. The reviewer says that the search function is deficient. I disagree. A thorough reading of the help (Ayuda) instructions is necessary. There are five different ways to search. If one search method doesnt provide the results that one wants, there are four more options. Also, the user can search in Portuguese, Portuguese/English, and English/Portuguese, which allows one to cross-reference if there are doubts as to the meaning of the word being searched. However, it should be noted that the App seems to be designed more for native Portuguese speakers and/or users with a fairly advanced knowledge of Portuguese. The "advanced" search function is for Portuguese only. Also, the App is fairly complicated, not because it is poorly designed but because it does so many things, and does them well. Note also that the help instructions are in Portuguese only, or I have not found them in another language. Therefore, if the user does not understand Portuguese well, he or she may have difficulty understanding the instructions. I was interested in purchasing the App but hesitated after reading the negative review. After reading the negative review I contacted A&H Software via their website with my concerns and almost immediately received an email reply with a very good explanation of the search methods. For any App, the user is always pleased when the developers are customer oriented and this certainly is the case with A&H. In conclusion, the Michaelis Moderno Dicionário Português e Inglês is a very comprehensive and complete dictionary and the A&H Software Ltda. App is very well designed and executed. I can highly recommend it. Cacambo

Crashes
Just installed the update in the United States . Now it crashes as soon as I open the app. PLEASE fix this!