The multiform words are those that write and pronounce similarly. The normal thing is that they are differentiated by their grammar or by the diacritical mark. In this article we will go over some everyday examples so that you can understand the concept clearly.
In the Spanish language these types of words have their origin in:
- Union of prepositions + verbs
- Union of prepositions + nouns
- Union of prepositions + reflexives + nouns
Examples of multiform words
There are many multiform words found in the Spanish language, but the most common are listed below:
- Because: it is a conjunction used in an explanatory sense: "I come early because I could do it."
- Why: it is a preposition in its implicitly interrogative form: "We don't know the reason for your reaction."
- Why: This is a question: "Why didn't Roger come?"
- Where: is a relative adverb: "It could be where I left my bag."
- Where: it is an interrogative adverb: "Where do I find a cafe open at this time?"
- Where: is a relative adverb: "Wherever I see it is dark."
- Where: interrogative adverb: "Where did the boys hide?"
- To where: it is a preposition combined with a relative adverb: "we go where we agree."
- If not: in this case it is a combination of a conditional conjunction and an adverb: "If you don't pay on time, they'll give you a fine."
- Otherwise: this is an adversative conjunction in which the choice of one option over another is indicated: "I don't want to see you tomorrow but right now."
- So: this is a conjunction that is used whenever it is equivalent to "so that": So you wanted to surprise me! "
- With what: it is a preposition in relative mode: «with you coming quickly, enough».
- With what: it is a preposition in interrogative mode: "With what should we mix the sauce?"
- How: it is a question mark adverb: "How did we get to the goal?"
- As: it is a verb that is also used as an adverb in the conditional mood:
- «I don't usually eat fruits (verb)».
- "His voice sounded like he had an emergency."
- Which: is an interrogative pronoun: Which side of the house will you take the photo of?
- Which: it is a relative pronoun: «He howled like a wolf».
- How long: it is an interrogative pronoun: "How long will it take to open the door?"
- How much: can be used as an adjective, adverb or pronoun: "The more you can save, the better."
- What: it is an interrogative pronoun, which can also be used in exclamatory mode:
- "What does this symbol mean?"
-"Wonderful!"
- Que: is a relative pronoun or conjunction: "Tell him not to invest in those stocks."
- Who: It is a pronoun that can also be used in its interrogative and exclamatory modes:
-"Who arrived?"
- "Who could have that pearl!"
- Who: It is a relative pronoun used to refer to people: "Elizabeth was the one who said to bring it."
- There: it is an adverb that is used to indicate place: "There are the books that I mentioned to you."
- There is: it is the present indicative of the verb have: «There are many things to collect».
- Ay: it is an interjection that is used to express pain or surprise: «Ay! - Shouted the man while rubbing his knee.
References
- dictionarydedudas.com.
- Guerrero, Felipe (2014). The multiform words. Recovered from: prezi.com.
- Romero, Haidy (s / f). Multiform words. Recovered from: www.es.slideshare.net.