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Andalusian Spanish: Regional Variation, Sound Patterns, and Grammar

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Summary

This lesson introduces Andalusian Spanish, its geographic reach, its relationship to other Spanish varieties, and its changing social status. Understanding this background helps explain why features associated with Andalusia are also heard far beyond the region.

Andalusian Spanish (Spanish: andaluz) is spoken in Andalusia and also in Ceuta, Melilla, and Gibraltar. Because Andalusia has a large population, its dialects are among the most widely spoken varieties in Spain.

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Where is Andalusian Spanish spoken?
It is spoken in Andalusia and also in Ceuta, Melilla, and Gibraltar.
How did Andalusian features spread to the Americas?
Large-scale emigration from Andalusia helped carry features of its Spanish varieties abroad.
Norma sevillana
A name for speech associated with Seville that has considerable prestige in Western Andalusia.
Llanito
The vernacular of Gibraltar, based on Andalusian Spanish and influenced by British English and other languages.
Andalusian language movement
A movement that promotes recognition of Andalusian as a separate language rather than as a dialect of Spanish.

Quiz questions

  1. Which sibilant pattern preserves a contrast between /s/ and /θ/?Answer: Distinción.
  2. In ceceo, how are spellings associated elsewhere with /s/ and /θ/ pronounced?Answer: Both use a [s̟]-like sound.
  3. Which sounds are merged by yeísmo?Answer: /ʎ/ and /ʝ/.
  4. Which factors are associated with increased use of distinción in some Andalusian areas?Answer: Education, younger age, urban settings, and monitored speech.
  5. What does gemination refer to in Andalusian coda processes?Answer: Lengthening or doubling-like realization of a consonant.

Based on the Wikipedia article Andalusian Spanish, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.

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