Agárrame este albur: sign of linguistic diversity and national identity of the mexican in the 21st century

Abstract

In this article, we will adopt a pragmatic approach to the playful discursive construction known as "albur," from the perspectives of linguistic anthropology and dialectology. We will provide a historical overview, beginning with the use of "albur" in pre-Columbian indigenous communities, its post-colonial modifications, and its current usage in contemporary contexts. Taking a gender perspective, we will explore the role and portrayal of women in "albur." Our discussion will commence with definitions, followed by an examination of the linguistic construction of "albur." Subsequently, we will contextualize "albur" as an endemic linguistic construction of Mexican culture, accompanied by a brief historical review. We will also mention the social variability inherent in "albur," and then discuss pragmatic theories that explore its construction, providing examples in each section. Finally, we will conclude with a reflection on the dialectological approach to "albur" and its gender perspective.