The .bz2 compression is computationally heavier than .gz but yields smaller file sizes. When paired with a modern StarDict reader, decompression happens on-the-fly. A search for a complex word like "desvergonzadamente" returns results in under 50 milliseconds—faster than any web lookup.
: After installation, when you run StarDict and look up a Spanish word, the definitions from the DRAE dictionary are available. You're reading a Spanish novel and come across the word "solemne." You look it up in StarDict, and thanks to the DRAE dictionary, you find that it means "solemn." The detailed definitions help you understand the nuances of how to use the word correctly. stardict drae 24 2 bz2 bz2 exclusive
: Some users report trouble adding these files to certain devices (like Casio Ex-word or Mac computers) because the conversion software is often legacy and Windows-based. : After installation, when you run StarDict and