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pochismo

pochismo

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A word from English used in Spanish by Mexican-American speakers
  • noun
  • /poʊˈtʃizmoʊ/
  • Specialized
: pochismo
  • The teacher explained that pochismo reflects cultural blending between English and Spanish speakers.

Examples

  • Writers sometimes include pochismo in their stories to show authentic dialogue.

  • Many young people in border towns use pochismo in their everyday conversations.

  • The term pochismo is often used in bilingual communities.

  • Many people find pochismos amusing in conversations.

  • Many young people incorporate pochismo into their daily conversations, blending English and Spanish.

  • The use of pochismo highlights the cultural exchange between English and Spanish speakers in the community.

  • Authors often use pochismo in their narratives to capture the authentic speech of bilingual characters.

Surface Forms

pochismo singular
pochismos plural

Etymology

The word pochismo comes from the Spanish word pocho ('someone whose Spanish has English influence') and the suffix -ismo (like English '-ism', meaning 'a practice' or 'idea'). So, pochismo names a word taken from English and used in Spanish.