Provides a clear and brief explanation on the Spanish origin of the pronoun "Vos" (you). (Text is in Spanish.) (DS)

An essay on the Spanish word "vaina," which originally meant "sheath,""scabbard,""pod" or "husk," but which in several Latin American countries now translates as "nuisance," or "bother." (Text is in Spanish.) (CK)

Discusses the history of Spain and shows the influence of the many cultures that have contributed to the formation and development of present-day Castilian Spanish. Documents in the monastery of San Millan de la Cogolla testify to some of the origins. (Text is in Spanish.) (TL)

Argues that the term "Castilian" should replace "Spanish" to denote the Castilian form of the language. "Spanish" may then be a more inclusive term, enbracing all the dialects of the language. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

Discusses the infrequently used Spanish future subjunctive ending "-re." (NCR)

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)

Because of similarities in the pronunciation of "c" and "z" in Spanish America and Andalusia, it has been supposed that there was a great Andalusian migration to the New World. However, this pronunciation was also prevalent in other parts of Spain where "s", "c" and "z" were often confused. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

An essay on the etymology and various meanings of the Spanish words for "hotel,""inn,""hostelry," or "lodgings." (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

This article discusses the origin and history of three Spanish idioms: "Aqui hay gato encerrado,""Seguir en sus trece," and "La carabina de Ambrosio." (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)

Traces the history of the study of linguistics in Chile and discusses how linguistics is being taught at the university level in Chile today. (NCR)

The question of the origin of Catalan is considered from the historic, geographical, linguistic and textual viewpoints. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

This article discusses the way in which the orthography may or may not reflect changes in the pronunciation of Castilian Spanish. Examples substantiate the discussion. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)

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)