vademécum

Definitions of vademécum
  1. noun
    luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
    synonyms: bulto, cabás, cartapacio, cartera, macuto, maletín, mochila, vade, valija
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    type of:
    equipaje, petaca
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  2. noun
    a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
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    manual
    a small handbook
    Biblia, Escritura, Sagrada Escritura
    a book regarded as authoritative in its field
    guía
    something that offers basic information or instruction
    libro de instrucciones, manual de instrucciones
    a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
    libro de referencia, manual de referencia
    a manual containing information organized in a summary manner
    guía de viajes
    a guidebook for travelers
    type of:
    libro de referencia, obra de consulta
    a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
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