Use of “Yo”

A Sociopragmatic Analysis of the Film “Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar”

Abstract

This study investigates the use of the deictic pronoun yo in the Spanish language from a sociopragmatic perspective, considering language as a social practice shaped by cultural, contextual, and interactional factors. The research aims to analyze the elements involved in the presence of yo in the utterances of the protagonist of the film Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar, exploring how these choices reflect discursive strategies and interpersonal relationships. Thus, the data are described based on the studies of authors such as Briz (2005), Bravo (2002), Haverkate (1994), and Escandell Vidal (1996). Regarding the research procedures and methodology, according to Bauer, Gaskell, and Allum (2002this study adopts a qualitative, descriptive approach based on sampling, since the analysis is carried out through the description of the characteristics and the linguistic profile of a specific community. Based on the theoretical framework and the analysis of the results, we found that the phenomenon under investigation functions as a multifunctional resource that goes beyond the grammatical dimension and operates within the realm of social relations and meaning construction, reflecting strategies of identity assertion and discursive engagement.