1. Social Prestige and the English Language in Porteño Spanish
The purpose of this study is to examine some instances of the influence that the English language exerts upon Porteño Spanish both written and spoken, as well as the difference in the social significance of the use of words of English origin. ... That is why these expressions are so easily identifiable for anyone who has even a limited knowledge of English. ... What is plain for the English-speaking reader becomes an absolute mess for most Spanish-speaking reader, unless they are more than reasonably acquainted with global economy, the English language, or actually both. ... But I know, ...
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