October 2, 2025History and TheoryOpen Access

Teaching Spanish in the Universal Monarchy: Tomás Pinpin's Grammar for Tagalogs (1610)

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The article clarifies the role of colonial subjects in teaching Spanish, highlighting implications for understanding missionary translation.

Pinpin's grammar aims to prevent errors in Spanish communication among natives, showcasing colonial language dynamics.
The text is linked to a missionary translation effort involving non-Spanish printers, indicating a broader cultural exchange.
Tomás Pinpin highlights the agency of Tagalogs in language education, reflecting an initiative independent of Spanish authorities.
This grammar opens new avenues for understanding the contributions of native collaborators in early modern translation efforts.

Alan Durston (2025) studied this question.

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The article clarifies the role of colonial subjects in teaching Spanish, highlighting implications for understanding missionary translation.