La conjunción en las gramáticas misioneras de los siglos XVI Y XVII: origen y fuentes de su descripción

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the Latin grammatical tradition on the description of conjunctions in missionary grammars from Central and South America between 1547 and 1644. Based on a corpus of twenty-two missionary grammars, it explores how missionaries applied, adapted, or restructured Latin definitions and classifications of conjunctions. The findings indicate that while the grammars of Nebrija and Álvarez served as key references, other sources, such as Pastrana’s grammar and La Cerda’s Arte Reformado, played a significant role in shaping both the theoretical framework and the classification of conjunctions. Additionally, the analysis reveals a growing interdependence among missionary grammars themselves, with a progressive shift towards greater autonomy from the Latin model in the 17th century. These insights contribute to the field of missionary linguistics and provide a deeper understanding of how European grammatical models were adapted to the study of Amerindian languages.