I’ll give you some sentences to translate into Spanish
- I’ll show you where you make mistakes
- I’ll keep track of what you need to practise
- Change my choices if you want
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Marta, who is a linguistics professor, has studied Spanish for over twenty years. Lately, she has become fascinated by the debate over inclusive language. For centuries, Spanish has used the masculine plural for mixed groups. Nowadays, many people question whether this convention truly includes everyone. Some speakers now use the ending -e instead of -o or -a, as in "todes" or "elles". Others prefer neutral terms that already exist, such as "el estudiantado". Marta explains that language changes slowly, but social pressure can speed up the process. The Royal Spanish Academy has rejected the -e ending, arguing that it breaks grammar rules. However, several universities have adopted inclusive guidelines anyway. Marta interviewed young people who feel more represented by inclusive language. She also spoke with older teachers who worry about clarity and tradition. In her opinion this debate reflects a wider tension between identity and grammar. If the language had evolved this way before, nobody would find it strange today. She believes only time will tell whether these new forms become permanent. For now, she encourages her students to understand both sides of the debate. Marta concludes that language, like society, never stops changing.