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Ledon, Horacio – Yelmo, 1974
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Language Research, Linguistics
Dominguez, Ramiro – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses the vestiges of the language of Cervantes in the popular language of Paraguay. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Baroque Literature, Descriptive Linguistics, Guarani, Language Variation
Perez Botero, Luis A. – Yelmo, 1975
Discusses the derivation, meaning and both past and present uses of the Spanish verb "haber." The verb refers to relationships of possession, duration and existence, and is used as an auxiliary. Extant derivative forms of the verb in other languages and earlier Spanish meanings are noted. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, Language Usage
Carnicer, Ramon – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses three Spanish suffixes used in the formation of nouns and adjectives: -al, -dad, and -cion. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Descriptive Linguistics, Language Research, Morphemes
Veciana, R. – Yelmo, 1980
Analyzes the uses of "quien" as an interrogative and a relative pronoun with numerous examples from standard spoken Spanish. Emphasizes syntactic and contextual factors, as well as stylistic variations, and explains the contrast between "quien" and "que" as subjects of a relative clause. (MES)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Language Styles, Pronouns, Semantics
Moreno Lopez, Jose – Yelmo, 1975
An essay on the etymology and various meanings of the Spanish words for "hotel,""inn,""hostelry," or "lodgings." (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, Semantics
Alfonso, Martin – Yelmo, 1974
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, Expressive Language
Junco, Alfonso – Yelmo, 1974
Descriptors: Athletics, Comparative Analysis, Definitions, Descriptive Linguistics
De Pereda, Julio M. – Yelmo, 1977
The Spanish language incorporates English and other foreign words just as English adopts vocabulary from Spanish to respond to new ideas and objects in the culture. If a Spanish word sanctioned by the Royal Academy is not available, the people will adopt the foreign word that expresses their meaning. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Language Attitudes, Language Planning, Language Usage
Carnicer, Ramon – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses the pluralization of surnames in Spanish. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Usage
Carnicer, Ramon – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses various definitions and uses of the Spanish verb "to contemplate." (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Definitions, Descriptive Linguistics, Language Patterns, Language Research
Veciana, R. – Yelmo, 1981
Illustrates with numerous examples and analyses the various uses of "quien." Discusses alternation between "quien" and the groups "el cual"/"el que," variation in the verb agreement, the function of "quien" as an indefinite pronoun, as well as questions of stylistic preference and correctness. (MES)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Grammar, Language Styles, Language Usage
Perez Botero, Luis – Yelmo, 1979
Discusses an analysis of grammar that systematizes knowledge about language according to new parameters but continues to view traditional grammar as the backbone of language structure. (NCR)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Grammar, Morphology (Languages)
Armesto, Victoria – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses the history of the Galician language. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Dialect Studies, Language Research
Llorens, Washington – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses the nature of so-called Americanisms in present-day Latin American Spanish. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Language Research, Language Usage
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