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BrentB

Sep 2, 2009, 5:35 PM

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Dimunitive

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In Mexico, more than any other place in Latin America, the diminutive seems to be very popular (ito, ita, itos, itas). I think it is to be polite, especially when requesting something.
Any opinions as to why it is so popular, and reasons for using?

brent

La Isla

Sep 2, 2009, 6:40 PM

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Re: [BrentB] Dimunitive

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I don't know the origin of the widespread use of the diminutive in Mexico, but I do know that its main use is to show affection and friendliness; I'm not so sure that it is used to be more polite.

BrentB

Sep 2, 2009, 7:44 PM

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Re: [La Isla] Dimunitive

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Of course it is for affection, mothers use it almost exclusively with their children, especially little ones