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Lingüística - Sociolinguistics

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la sociolingüística como "acento", "dialecto social" y "jerga".

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dialect
dialect
[Sustantivo]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

dialecto

dialecto

Ex: A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. 
accent
accent
[Sustantivo]

a manner of speaking that indicates social class, nationality, or locality of the speaker

acento

acento

vernacular
vernacular
[Sustantivo]

the everyday language spoken by a particular group of people in a specific region or community

lengua vernácula

lengua vernácula

Ex: In the bustling marketplace, one could hear a mix of different vernaculars as people conversed. 
standard language
standard language
[Sustantivo]

a regulated and accepted form of a language that is widely used in formal settings, education, government, and media

lengua estándar, lengua normativa

lengua estándar, lengua normativa

register
register
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a variety of language that is used in a particular social context, based on the communicative purpose and social status of the user

registro

registro

Ex: In linguistics, register refers to a variety of language used for a particular purpose or in a specific social context. 
jargon
jargon
[Sustantivo]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

jerga

jerga

Ex: Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field. 
idolect
idolect
[Sustantivo]

the unique language variety or style of an individual speaker

idiolécto, lenguaje individual

idiolécto, lenguaje individual

free variation
free variation
[Sustantivo]

the phenomenon in which multiple forms or variants of a linguistic element, such as a phoneme, morpheme, or word, can be used interchangeably without affecting the meaning or grammaticality of a sentence

variación libre, variante libre

variación libre, variante libre

regional dialect
regional dialect
[Sustantivo]

a variety of a language that is spoken in a specific geographical region

dialecto regional, habla regional

dialecto regional, habla regional

social dialect
social dialect
[Sustantivo]

a variation of a language associated with a specific social group or class, characterized by distinct linguistic features influenced by social factors

dialecto social, variante social del lenguaje

dialecto social, variante social del lenguaje

native language
native language
[Sustantivo]

the first language or mother tongue that a person acquires naturally from birth or early childhood and is typically the language they are most proficient in

lengua materna, idioma nativo

lengua materna, idioma nativo

prestige
prestige
[Sustantivo]

the social value and perceived status associated with a particular language, dialect, or speech variety

prestigio

prestigio

Received Pronunciation

a prestigious and historically influential accent and pronunciation variant of Standard British English, commonly associated with educated speakers in the United Kingdom

Pronunciación recibida, Pronunciación estándar británica

Pronunciación recibida, Pronunciación estándar británica

speech community
speech community
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who share a common language or variety of a language and interact with one another using that language or variety

comunidad lingüística, comunidad de habla

comunidad lingüística, comunidad de habla

mutual intelligibility

the ability of speakers of different but related languages or dialects to understand each other to a certain degree due to similarities in their linguistic structures and vocabulary

inteligibilidad mutua, comprensión mutua

inteligibilidad mutua, comprensión mutua

isoglass
isoglass
[Sustantivo]

a geographic boundary that marks the linguistic feature or variation in pronunciation, vocabulary, or grammar between different dialects or language varieties

isoglosa, línea isoglosa

isoglosa, línea isoglosa

diglossia
diglossia
[Sustantivo]

a sociolinguistic situation where two distinct varieties or registers of a language are used in different social contexts or for different purposes, typically one being a high-prestige, formal variety and the other a low-prestige, informal variety

diglosia, situación diglósica

diglosia, situación diglósica

dialect levelling
dialect levelling
[Sustantivo]

the process of reducing linguistic differences between dialects, resulting in a more standardized variety of a language

nivelación dialectal, uniformización de dialectos

nivelación dialectal, uniformización de dialectos

dialect cluster
dialect cluster
[Sustantivo]

a group of closely related dialects that share significant linguistic similarities, often found in a specific geographical or cultural region

grupo de dialectos, conglomerado dialectal

grupo de dialectos, conglomerado dialectal

lingua franca
lingua franca
[Sustantivo]

a language or a simplified communication system that is used as a common means of communication between speakers of different native languages

lengua franca

lengua franca

diasystem
diasystem
[Sustantivo]

a set of interconnected or related language varieties, including dialects, registers, and other linguistic variants, that are used by a particular speech community or within a specific linguistic context

diasistema, conjunto de variedades lingüísticas interconectadas

diasistema, conjunto de variedades lingüísticas interconectadas

dialect continuum
dialect continuum
[Sustantivo]

a range of dialects that are mutually intelligible to some degree, where each adjacent dialect shares similarities and gradually transitions into the next one

continuo dialectal, espectro dialectal

continuo dialectal, espectro dialectal

pidgin
pidgin
[Sustantivo]

a simplified language made up of two or more languages used as a means of communication among people who do not share a common language but need to talk, for example for trading

pidgin, lengua pidgin

pidgin, lengua pidgin

pidginization
pidginization
[Sustantivo]

the process in which a simplified form of language, known as a pidgin, emerges as a means of communication between groups of people who do not share a common language

pidginización, formación de pidgin

pidginización, formación de pidgin

zonal auxiliary language

a constructed language designed to serve as a communication tool within a specific geographic region or zone

lengua auxiliar zonal, lengua construida zonal

lengua auxiliar zonal, lengua construida zonal

creole
creole
[Sustantivo]

a language that has been evolved from a mixture of a European and a local language, spoken as a mother tongue

lengua criolla

lengua criolla

creolization
creolization
[Sustantivo]

the process through which a new language, known as a creole, emerges as a result of contact between different languages, typically in situations of colonization, slavery, or migration

criollización, formación de un criollo

criollización, formación de un criollo

decreolization
decreolization
[Sustantivo]

the process whereby a creole language undergoes changes that make it more similar to its lexifier language or other dominant languages in the surrounding linguistic environment

decreolización, proceso de decreolización

decreolización, proceso de decreolización

post-creole continuum

the spectrum of language varieties that emerge and evolve in a community following the formation of a creole language, ranging from more creole-like forms to more standard-like forms

continuo poscriollo, espectro poscriollo

continuo poscriollo, espectro poscriollo

naturalistic planned language

a constructed language that aims to resemble and function like a natural language, typically developed with the goal of facilitating international communication and cultural exchange

lengua planificada naturalista, lengua construida naturalista

lengua planificada naturalista, lengua construida naturalista

language secessionism

the movement or desire for a particular linguistic group to secede or break away from a larger language or linguistic community to establish their own independent language or dialect

secesionismo lingüístico, separatismo lingüístico

secesionismo lingüístico, separatismo lingüístico

code-switching
code-switching
[Sustantivo]

the phenomenon of switching between two or more languages or language varieties within a conversation or discourse, often influenced by social, cultural, or linguistic factors

alternancia de códigos, cambio de código

alternancia de códigos, cambio de código

variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

a distinct form or type of a language, such as a regional variety, social variety, or stylistic variety, which may differ in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and usage

variedad, tipo

variedad, tipo

Ex: The Southern variety of American English includes unique phrases and accents. 
lexifier
lexifier
[Sustantivo]

the main language that makes it difficult to learn or understand a simplified language that developed from a mix of different languages

lengua lexificadora, lengua fuente principal

lengua lexificadora, lengua fuente principal

style shifting
style shifting
[Sustantivo]

the phenomenon of changing one's language or speech style based on different social contexts, audiences, or situations, often involving the use of different registers, dialects, or levels of formality

cambio de estilo, variación estilística

cambio de estilo, variación estilística

covert prestige
covert prestige
[Sustantivo]

the social value or status attached to non-standard or stigmatized forms of language, often within specific subcultures or communities, despite their lack of recognition or validation in broader society

prestigio oculto, prestigio encubierto

prestigio oculto, prestigio encubierto

indigenous language

a language that is native to a particular region or territory and has been traditionally spoken by the indigenous or native population of that area

lengua indígena, lengua autóctona

lengua indígena, lengua autóctona

slang
slang
[Sustantivo]

words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.

argot, jerga

argot, jerga

Ex: Teenagers often use slang like 'lit' to describe something that is exciting or excellent, which may not be easily understood by older generations. 
taboo language
taboo language
[Sustantivo]

words, expressions, or topics that are considered socially or culturally inappropriate or offensive and are typically avoided or restricted in polite conversation

lenguaje tabú, palabras prohibidas

lenguaje tabú, palabras prohibidas

British English
British English
[Sustantivo]

the English language as used in the United Kingdom

inglés británico

inglés británico

Ex: British English and American English use different vocabulary for the same things. 
American English
American English
[Sustantivo]

the variety of English language used primarily in the United States, characterized by its distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar conventions

inglés americano, inglés estadounidense

inglés americano, inglés estadounidense

bidialectal
bidialectal
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is proficient in and able to switch between two distinct dialects or varieties of a language, typically based on regional or social factors

bidialectal, persona bidialectal

bidialectal, persona bidialectal

hypercorrection
hypercorrection
[Sustantivo]

a linguistic phenomenon where speakers or writers overcompensate for a perceived error or nonstandard usage by using a form that is actually incorrect or nonstandard

hipercorrección, sobrecorrección

hipercorrección, sobrecorrección

T-V distinction
T-V distinction
[Sustantivo]

a linguistic feature that distinguishes between formal and informal forms of address in language, often indicating social status or hierarchy

distinción T-V

distinción T-V

anglicism
anglicism
[Sustantivo]

a word, phrase, or grammatical construction that is borrowed from the English language into another language

anglicismo

anglicismo

Britishism
Britishism
[Sustantivo]

a word, phrase, pronunciation, or cultural trait that is specific to or associated with British English or British culture

britanicismo, anglicismo británico

britanicismo, anglicismo británico

uptalk
uptalk
[Sustantivo]

speech in which every declarative clause, sentence, etc. ends with a rising intonation, as if a question

tono terminal de ascenso

tono terminal de ascenso

interlanguage
interlanguage
[Sustantivo]

the linguistic system that emerges during second language acquisition, characterized by a combination of the learner's native language and the target language, incorporating both correct and incorrect features as the learner progresses towards proficiency

interlengua, lengua intermedia

interlengua, lengua intermedia

language planning
language planning
[Sustantivo]

the intentional actions taken to shape or control how a language is used in a community or society

planificación lingüística, ordenación lingüística

planificación lingüística, ordenación lingüística

language assessment

the process of evaluating an individual's language proficiency or abilities through various tests, examinations, or evaluations

evaluación lingüística, evaluación de competencias lingüísticas

evaluación lingüística, evaluación de competencias lingüísticas

code word
code word
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase with a predetermined meaning that is used instead of the usual name or word for something

en código

en código

linguistic purism
linguistic purism
[Sustantivo]

the advocacy or belief in preserving or purifying a language by purging it of foreign or non-standard elements, often aiming for linguistic preservation and cultural identity

purismo lingüístico, purificación lingüística

purismo lingüístico, purificación lingüística

stratum
stratum
[Sustantivo]

a distinct layer or level within a language system, such as different dialects, sociolects, or registers, that are associated with specific social groups, regions, or levels of formality

estrato, capa

estrato, capa

substratum
substratum
[Sustantivo]

the linguistic influence of a less prestigious language on a dominant language in contact, resulting in the adoption or transfer of phonological, morphological, syntactic, or lexical features

sustrato, influencia lingüística

sustrato, influencia lingüística

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