Euskera, also known as Basque, is a unique language in Europe. It is unrelated to any known language family, and its origin is still the subject of study and debate. One of its most outstanding characteristics is its dialectal diversity, which reflects centuries of evolution in isolated territories and a rich oral tradition. Despite efforts … Leer más
Language isn’t static: it changes, transforms and evolves at the pace of the societies that use it. In the case of Spanish, one of the most notable transformations has been the progressive transition of certain formal and reverential formulas towards more colloquial, everyday uses. This phenomenon, which some describe as the «democratisation» of language, has … Leer más
The history of the Asturian language -popularly known as Bable- is closely linked to the cultural identity of the Principality of Asturias. Over the centuries, the language has withstood political, social and cultural pressures, and has been kept alive thanks to the work of intellectuals, poets and thinkers committed to its defence. Among them, the … Leer más