American-Spanish Semantics

by Charles E. Kany

American-Spanish Semantics examines how Spanish language in the New World evolved from its sixteenth-century roots in Spain, adapting to diverse social and environmental changes. Spanish conquerors and settlers came from varied regions of Spain, leading to a blend of regional dialects. They avoided regional expressions that could hinder mutual understanding, opting for universally known terms. Upon arriving in the Americas, they adapted familiar words...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520325818
• ISBN13: 9780520325814
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.3"