Colombia 7

Listen to Colombia 7, a 24-year-old woman from Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia. Click or tap the triangle-shaped play button to hear the subject. 

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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

AGE: 24

DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY): 26/07/1999

PLACE OF BIRTH: Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia

GENDER: female

ETHNICITY: Colombian/Boyacense

OCCUPATION: student

EDUCATION: bachelor’s degree

AREAS OF RESIDENCE OUTSIDE REPRESENTATIVE REGION FOR LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS:

The subject has never left Colombia. (She has lived in Sogamoso and Tunja.)

OTHER INFLUENCES ON SPEECH:

The subject lists family, education, and travel experiences as influences.

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RECORDED BY: Daniela Cardozo Suárez (subject, under supervision of Jhon Eduardo Mosquera Pérez)

DATE OF RECORDING (DD/MM/YYYY): 19/11/2023

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ORTHOGRAPHIC TRANSCRIPTION OF UNSCRIPTED SPEECH:

Well, I’m from Sogamoso, Boyacá; that is a municipality located in the department of Boyacá. Um, but I currently reside in Tunja, with two close friends sharing a space that has become our home away from home. Sogamoso is a, uh, city located in the the Boyacá department of Colombia, and it is also known for its rich historical and cultural heritage. Sogamoso’s culture is a vibrant blend in Indigenous traditions and Spanish colonial influence; its architecture showcases a mix of colonial buildings and modern structures. The city celebrates various festivals and even throughout the year, often featuring traditional music, dance, and colorful customs that highlight the region’s cultural diversity. Overall, Sogamoso stands as a city with a deep-rooted cultural legacy, and I lived there with my family since I was a child. Then I decided to move to Tunja in order to study, so, um, living in Tunja has been an enriching experience, surrounded by the historical charm of the city and the welcoming atmosphere created by my friends. The place where I grew up, um, has a local accent, and people used to use some specifically [sic] words in ways of respectful [sic], like the word sumercé [a sign of kindness or respect loosely translating to “my buddy”]. And so the ways people pronounce certain words and even the slang we use are all part of how I talk.

Also, my family has had a big influence too. They have always spoken in our language and being around them growing up. School also played a part. I went to a school where, eh, there were kids just from my region from Boyacá, so I got exposed to different accents and ways of talking. Um, plus, the media I have consumed has had an impact ’cause watching TV shows and movies with different accents or listening to music from various regions has, em, influenced the way I pronounce certain words or phrases, so my accent and dialect aren’t just about where I am from; they are a blend of experiences, family, education, and the diverse influences I’ve had throughout my life.

TRANSCRIBED BY: Daniela Cardozo Suárez (subject, under supervision of Jhon Eduardo Mosquera Pérez)

DATE OF TRANSCRIPTION (DD/MM/YYYY): 19/11/2023

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