Author(s): Polina OLENEVA

Title: Conceptualization of money in Spanish proverbs: a cognitive perspective

Source: Sz. Simon, P. Baka, A. Litovkina (eds.): 15th International Conference of J. Selye University. Language and Literacy Sections. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-497-3

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/4973.2024.63

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2024, 63-69

Published on-line: 2024

Language: en

Abstract: This article aims to examine the figurative aspects present in money-related proverbs in Spanish. A collection of proverbs was gathered from various sources, including dictionaries, prior research, and online resources. The study utilized the Conceptual Metaphor Theory proposed by Lakoff and Johnson (1980), along with Kövecses' (2018) money-related conceptual framework. The analysis revealed that money is represented as both the underlying concept and the concept being described in Spanish proverbs. This investigation aimed to delve into the conceptual metaphors used in money-related proverbs in Spanish. It is suggested that future research explore metaphorical expressions in other proverbial domains and in other languages.

Keywords: Spanish proverbs, money, money proverbs, the conceptualization of money, Conceptual Metaphor Theory

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