25 Mar, 04:30··

Grammatical Shift Suppressed in Media

El País

A concerning trend is emerging in Spanish media where the traditional phrasing ‘El 15% de españoles’ is being replaced by a simpler, grammatically looser construction. This shift, particularly in referring to percentages and proportions, is gaining traction and appears to be deliberately suppressed. Experts suggest this simplification is easier to understand and use, potentially impacting the accuracy and nuance of reporting.

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