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Pin 135938 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
Languages: Spanish "Fundación, 1º A, Fernando Valhondo Calaff": Spanish communicates local identity and honors a cultural figure. Abbreviation "AT" likely for Apartamento Turístico: "AT" works as an official tourism code. PALRA
Pin 135939 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
No language
A wooden door panel with ornamental carving. Central circular floral/rosette motif, surrounded by bead-like decorations. Four corner leaf/foliate designs (acanthus-style leaves, common in classical/renaissance decoration). A keyhole beneath the central rosette, suggesting this is part of an old, possibly historical door. PALRA
Pin 135940 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135941 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
English (English)
English here is symbolic: it does not simply inform (locals already know it’s a hotel) but brands the establishment as sophisticated and internationally oriented. “Soho” and “Boutique” both carry connotations of fashion, exclusivity, and urban chic. The word “boutique” comes from French originally (it literally means shop or store in French). Here, its meaning is not French language, but rather an international borrowing into English. In French : boutique = any kind of shop. In English : boutique = a small, stylish, exclusive store or hotel (specialized, high-end). In Spanish and many other languages : the word boutique is also borrowed, often used for fashion shops or luxury businesses. PALRA
Pin 135942 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
English (English) Español (Spanish)
A cluster of stickers and graffiti tags, languages visible Spanish “PURO AMOR” : “pure love” “EN ESTA CASA NO LLAMAMOS AL 091” : “In this house we don’t call 091 (police)” “GATOS LOKOS CREW” : “Crazy Cats Crew” (note: “lokos” is a slang spelling of locos) English “HEY YO they call me” “FOR FUN” (on the right sticker) “CREW” (used in graffiti/street art culture) Other elements “BATO LORT” : not standard Spanish or English; could be a name, graffiti tag, or slang. “WEIN” : possibly German (Wein = wine) or just a tag/crew name. Graffiti tags (stylized, hard to read) : often function as visual identity more than linguistic text. PALRA
Pin 135944 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
English (English)
PALRA
Pin 135945 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135946 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135947 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
No language
PALRA
Pin 135948 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135949 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135950 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
English (English) Español (Spanish)
Spanish The words PRODUCTOS and DE VENTA AQUÍ localize the sign to Spanish-speaking customers. This ensures that locals understand clearly that Kodak products are available for purchase here. It reflects the everyday, functional communication of the business. English / Brand name ("Kodak") Kodak is an international, English-origin brand, widely recognized globally. English here is not functional (not meant to be read like a sentence) but symbolic, representing technology, modernity, and global identity. Even without translation, people know "Kodak" = photography. Combination of global + local The global brand (Kodak, English) gives prestige and international recognition. The local language (Spanish) adapts the message to the community, making it accessible. The old style of the sign (yellowed, aged) suggests a relic of Kodak’s stronger presence in the pre-digital camera era. Linguistically, it shows how international English brands once dominated retail spaces, but always in partnership with the local language. PALRA
Pin 135951 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Français (French) Italiano (Italian)
The linguistic landscape here is multilingual and symbolic. Italian ("Gelateria") communicates tradition and authenticity, French ("Carte d’Or") conveys sophistication, and images provide universal accessibility. It reflects globalized food culture where European languages (especially Italian and French) are used as markers of quality and prestige, even outside their home countries. PALRA
Pin 135952 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Português (Portuguese) Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135953 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135954 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135955 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135956 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
English (English) Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135957 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
English (English) Español (Spanish)
PALRA
Pin 135958 Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto Spain Cáceres
Español (Spanish)
PALRA