The Dialects of Spanish: A Lexical Introduction

by Travis D Sorenson

Spanish is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world, and there is extensive lexical variation between its numerous dialects. This book, the first of its kind, focuses uniquely on the origin, diversity, and geographic distribution of portions of the lexicon. The hundreds of words analysed - related to food, clothing, vehicles, and certain miscellaneous items - provide a representative study not only of the many etymological routes by which...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108927181
• ISBN13: 9781108927185
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"