"Introducciâon a la sintaxis del espaänol provides a panoramic introduction to the study of Spanish syntax. Taking a functionalist approach, the book considers usage and language-internal variation to present syntactic structure within the context of language as an inherently dynamic and variable system. The book addresses general concepts of syntax, the structure of the clause, clause phenomena of particular importance, the combination of clauses and the basic characteristics of phrases. Each of the eighteen chapters develops a specific topic and provides a wealth of examples and exercises to cement students' knowledge as well as offering guidance for further reading. The elements and phenomena analysed are illustrated with examples from all the current varieties of Spanish, taken from corpora and the spoken language. The book combines a comprehensive overview of the general principles of a functionalist approach to language with an analysis of the syntactic aspects that are the most interesting and didactically useful at the introductory level. Aimed at students of Spanish language and linguistics, Introducciâon a la sintaxis del espaänol offers an innovative and user-friendly introduction to the topic of Spanish syntax for students of Spanish as a foreign language and native speakers. The author's website for the book which includes further exercises and answer keys is accessible via www.routledge.com/9781032438467"--