Comments for Issues about the Spanish Language http://tresculturasspanish.net To inform and debate Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:41:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on The aspiration or loss of /s/ syllable final in spoken Spanish by Luis Pinel http://tresculturasspanish.net/2008/05/03/the-aspiration-or-loss-of-s-syllable-final-in-spoken-spanish/#comment-825 Luis Pinel Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:38:03 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/?p=36#comment-825 Hi Jonathan, I don't know the exact amount of native Spanish speakers who aspirate the final /s/ in the Spanish speaking world. I'll try to find out more about this issue. Keep an eye on my future posts here . Hi Jonathan,

I don’t know the exact amount of native Spanish speakers who aspirate the final /s/ in the Spanish speaking world. I’ll try to find out more about this issue. Keep an eye on my future posts here .

]]> Comment on The aspiration or loss of /s/ syllable final in spoken Spanish by Jonathan http://tresculturasspanish.net/2008/05/03/the-aspiration-or-loss-of-s-syllable-final-in-spoken-spanish/#comment-824 Jonathan Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:30:30 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/?p=36#comment-824 Luis: Would I be right in thinking that globally there are probably more native Spanish speakers who aspirate the final /s/ than those who don't? Much of southern Spain and swathes of Latin America do. Luis: Would I be right in thinking that globally there are probably more native Spanish speakers who aspirate the final /s/ than those who don’t? Much of southern Spain and swathes of Latin America do.

]]> Comment on Letter ‘ñ’, the ‘ü’ and vowels carrying graphic accents in Spanish domain names by Letter ñ presence in Spanish language domain names « Issues about the Spanish Language http://tresculturasspanish.net/2007/11/09/letter-n-the-u-and-vowels-carrying-graphic-accents-in-spanish-domain-names/#comment-658 Letter ñ presence in Spanish language domain names « Issues about the Spanish Language Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:19:32 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2007/11/09/letter-n-the-u-and-vowels-carrying-graphic-accents-in-spanish-domain-names/#comment-658 [...] presence in Spanish language domain names Posted on April 19, 2008 by Luis Pinel Last year I wrote a post about letter ñ presence in Spanish language domain names on the internet. I was at [...] [...] presence in Spanish language domain names Posted on April 19, 2008 by Luis Pinel Last year I wrote a post about letter ñ presence in Spanish language domain names on the internet. I was at [...]

]]> Comment on Spanish to be reintroduced as school subject in the Philippines by Spain http://tresculturasspanish.net/2007/12/26/spanish-to-be-reintroduced-as-school-subject-in-the-philippines/#comment-649 Spain Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:59:48 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2007/12/26/spanish-to-be-reintroduced-as-school-subject-in-the-philippines/#comment-649 The "saint" americans sure brainwashed filipinos into believing Spaniards were mean. Regards from a "mean" Spaniard The “saint” americans sure brainwashed filipinos into believing Spaniards were mean.

Regards from a “mean” Spaniard

]]> Comment on Is there a proper type of Spanish? by Bilingual Blogger http://tresculturasspanish.net/2007/10/12/is-there-a-proper-type-of-spanish/#comment-633 Bilingual Blogger Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:36:16 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2007/10/12/is-there-a-proper-type-of-spanish/#comment-633 This entry of "proper Spanish" reminds me of when people say "speak proper English." It's a never ending debate. Beginning students of Spanish should strive to learn grammatically correct Spanish and not obsess about whether what they're learning is "universal", "proper" or "standard", since it will be all three if they do that one thing. This entry of “proper Spanish” reminds me of when people say “speak proper English.” It’s a never ending debate. Beginning students of Spanish should strive to learn grammatically correct Spanish and not obsess about whether what they’re learning is “universal”, “proper” or “standard”, since it will be all three if they do that one thing.

]]> Comment on Which Spanish accent is the best? by Bilingual Blogger http://tresculturasspanish.net/2007/10/12/which-spanish-accent-is-the-best/#comment-632 Bilingual Blogger Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:32:25 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2007/10/12/which-spanish-accent-is-the-best/#comment-632 I hate any reference to one accent being "better" than another because it sets up a subjective ranking. Accents are different and differences are the spice of life. While people may have preferences, it's not constructive to say that one accent is better than another. I hate any reference to one accent being “better” than another because it sets up a subjective ranking. Accents are different and differences are the spice of life. While people may have preferences, it’s not constructive to say that one accent is better than another.

]]> Comment on Ladino: A Judeo Spanish-Iberian language preserved for more than five centuries by Bilingual Blogger http://tresculturasspanish.net/2008/03/29/ladino-a-judeo-spanish-iberian-language-preserved-for-more-than-five-centuries/#comment-631 Bilingual Blogger Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:25:11 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2008/03/29/ladino-a-judeo-spanish-iberian-language-preserved-for-more-than-five-centuries/#comment-631 This is a fascinating historical artifact of the Spanish language. Did you know that there is a very small community of Ladino speakers in Brooklyn, New York? This is a fascinating historical artifact of the Spanish language. Did you know that there is a very small community of Ladino speakers in Brooklyn, New York?

]]> Comment on Spanish to be reintroduced as school subject in the Philippines by Edwin Cervantes http://tresculturasspanish.net/2007/12/26/spanish-to-be-reintroduced-as-school-subject-in-the-philippines/#comment-622 Edwin Cervantes Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:43:59 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2007/12/26/spanish-to-be-reintroduced-as-school-subject-in-the-philippines/#comment-622 My family and I migrated in the states (California) almost 16 years ago and at the young age was never exposed fully to the culture or the core value of my own heritage. In the Philippines we're taught the basic history and revolution of colonial Spain as well as our American culture. We embrace all of these without knowing and second guessing out selves that we are the product of diverse cultures molded to what is now the modern Filipinos. It was only when I was living in the states that I truly understand that I am not just Filipino but also a child of colonial past. I carry the ultimate Spanish surname and can be quite mistake as Latin than that of Filipino. I have always thought that the Philippine government should pave the way to its past and pay homage to what is now the foundation of our culture. We speak embrace the American culture so much why not revisit our heritage as Spaniards. Filipinos will always be distinguish no matter where they are. It will truly help everyone and will benefit our international ties with Latin Americans and will only bring us forward and be respect in the Asia Pacific region. We are the the bridge of Asia to the west, why not make us the bridge to the Americas. It brings joy to say the least that I am Asian with Spanish descent that other races are curious to know, while I am proud to let them know the history and culture I am disappointed that there are still Filipinos opposed to the later issue. Bringing Spanish language into curriculum is certainly a benefit to the rest of the Filipinos who are living in the Philippines. This will only widen out communication skills while mastering the culture of others. Filipinos need not to be afraid of the changes, we're already enjoying the syndication of Latin novelas on television why not expand our horizon and develop the understanding of it all. Tagalog will always be there and this is the language that will always be Filipino. My family and I migrated in the states (California) almost 16 years ago and at the young age was never exposed fully to the culture or the core value of my own heritage. In the Philippines we’re taught the basic history and revolution of colonial Spain as well as our American culture. We embrace all of these without knowing and second guessing out selves that we are the product of diverse cultures molded to what is now the modern Filipinos.

It was only when I was living in the states that I truly understand that I am not just Filipino but also a child of colonial past. I carry the ultimate Spanish surname and can be quite mistake as Latin than that of Filipino. I have always thought that the Philippine government should pave the way to its past and pay homage to what is now the foundation of our culture. We speak embrace the American culture so much why not revisit our heritage as Spaniards. Filipinos will always be distinguish no matter where they are. It will truly help everyone and will benefit our international ties with Latin Americans and will only bring us forward and be respect in the Asia Pacific region. We are the the bridge of Asia to the west, why not make us the bridge to the Americas. It brings joy to say the least that I am Asian with Spanish descent that other races are curious to know, while I am proud to let them know the history and culture I am disappointed that there are still Filipinos opposed to the later issue. Bringing Spanish language into curriculum is certainly a benefit to the rest of the Filipinos who are living in the Philippines. This will only widen out communication skills while mastering the culture of others. Filipinos need not to be afraid of the changes, we’re already enjoying the syndication of Latin novelas on television why not expand our horizon and develop the understanding of it all. Tagalog will always be there and this is the language that will always be Filipino.

]]> Comment on The terms ‘Latino’ and ‘Latino Spanish’ by Rod http://tresculturasspanish.net/2008/01/18/is-there-such-thing-as-latino-spanish-or-latino-as-applied-to-people/#comment-616 Rod Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:51:25 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/is-there-such-thing-as-latino-spanish-or-latino-as-applied-to-people/#comment-616 As a Filipino my perception of the word Latino Americano has something to do with 'Hispanic' which is also associated with Roman Catholicism that is based in Rome. The Philippine was more than 400 years under Spanish rule. The "only Christian country in Asia". Culture is rich in Hispanic. (but malayan-Filipinos were called indios) As a Filipino my perception of the word Latino Americano has something to do with ‘Hispanic’ which is also associated with Roman Catholicism that is based in Rome.

The Philippine was more than 400 years under Spanish rule. The “only Christian country in Asia”. Culture is rich in Hispanic. (but malayan-Filipinos were called indios)

]]> Comment on Spanish to be reintroduced as school subject in the Philippines by Kristina De Guzman http://tresculturasspanish.net/2007/12/26/spanish-to-be-reintroduced-as-school-subject-in-the-philippines/#comment-605 Kristina De Guzman Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:33:17 +0000 http://tresculturasspanish.wordpress.com/2007/12/26/spanish-to-be-reintroduced-as-school-subject-in-the-philippines/#comment-605 I don't think learning Spanish should only be mandatory in colleges and universities, it should start from primary/elementary school. There have been studies that show that children pick up languages far better than adults. I'm not opposed to making Spanish a third official language but I don't think it's going to work right now. The Spanish language is pretty much on the verge of extinction. How many government officials actually speak it? Unless, they revamp the government and get people who speak all three languages (Tagalog, English, and Spanish)...how can you claim Spanish as an official language when those who are most likely going to be exchanging information with other countries can't speak the language? In any case, I think it would be extremely beneficial for Filipinos to learn Spanish. So much focus has been placed on English but Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. People might also be amazed to find out how many similarities there are between Spanish and Tagalog. I think language is important in understanding one's culture and right now, it seems like Filipinos don't really understand their identity and their history. For instance, so many historical texts are in Spanish but few can read them in the original state. Sure, you can translate it but with translation, there's always distortion of meaning and written from the perspective of the language its being translated to...languages don't always translate word for word. I don’t think learning Spanish should only be mandatory in colleges and universities, it should start from primary/elementary school. There have been studies that show that children pick up languages far better than adults.

I’m not opposed to making Spanish a third official language but I don’t think it’s going to work right now. The Spanish language is pretty much on the verge of extinction. How many government officials actually speak it? Unless, they revamp the government and get people who speak all three languages (Tagalog, English, and Spanish)…how can you claim Spanish as an official language when those who are most likely going to be exchanging information with other countries can’t speak the language?

In any case, I think it would be extremely beneficial for Filipinos to learn Spanish. So much focus has been placed on English but Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. People might also be amazed to find out how many similarities there are between Spanish and Tagalog. I think language is important in understanding one’s culture and right now, it seems like Filipinos don’t really understand their identity and their history. For instance, so many historical texts are in Spanish but few can read them in the original state. Sure, you can translate it but with translation, there’s always distortion of meaning and written from the perspective of the language its being translated to…languages don’t always translate word for word.

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