The influence of bullfighting language on colloquial Spanish Cover Image

LA JERGA TAURINA EN EL ESPAÑOL
The influence of bullfighting language on colloquial Spanish

Author(s): Raluca Alexe
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: bullfighting; vocabulary; specialized use

Summary/Abstract: This paper makes a brief analysis of the influence which the specialized language of bullfighting has had along the years upon common Spanish vocabulary. Due to the considerable importance of this popular tradition in Spanish society, a great number of words and expressions from this area have become widely used in daily conversations. In this respect, we have gathered some of the most commonly used terms, classified them in thematic groups and explained their use both in specialized context and in general language.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 224-228
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Spanish
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