Abstract
The system of pronouns of address in European Portuguese is made up of several pronouns and strategies, some of which vary depending on sociolinguistic, geographical and pragmatic factors. Despite its complexity, there is lack of empirical research that accounts for the actuality and validity of the paradigm depicted in the grammars. In order to compensate for this lack of information, I aim to set out the system of pronouns of address in the Azores, an area that has up to this point not been subject to investigation. Thanks to specific fieldwork, I will establish the type of politeness that currently predominates in this archipelago and the particularities that are not attested elsewhere in Portugal.
Acknowledgement
I am deeply grateful to all the people who have contributed in my surveys and to making my stay in the Azores as productive as possible. My thanks to the staff of the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, specially to Professors Rute Gregório, Susana Silva, Ana Gil and Catarina Rodrigues, and to the staff of the Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada, specially to Eleonora Duarte.I would like to express my endless gratitude to Professor Gabriela Funk, from University of Azores, whose commitment and invaluable help have been vital for the success of this research. This article is dedicated to her.
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