includuyendo

Includuyendo is a neologism used to describe a bilingual inclusive-language practice that blends Spanish and English within a single expression to emphasize inclusion in multilingual contexts. The term functions as a hybrid form and is often encountered in social media, marketing, education, and activist discourse where audiences include both Spanish- and English-speaking communities.

Etymology: The word is a portmanteau derived from the Spanish gerund “incluyendo” (from incluir) and the English word “including,” signaling a deliberate fusion of languages to acknowledge linguistic diversity. It emerged in online discussions in the 2010s–2020s as a playful yet purposeful approach to inclusive rhetoric.

Usage: Includuyendo can appear at the sentence level or within clauses, for example: “Estamos includuyendo a todos, including those who are new to the program.” It is typically used informally in digital environments and is not standardized in orthography. The practice aims to reduce language barriers and validate multilingual identities, though some critics view it as gimmicky or potentially unclear outside bilingual contexts.

Reception and critique: Proponents argue that includuyendo expands accessibility and signals respect for multilingual speakers. Critics contend that frequent code-switching or hybrid spellings may hinder comprehension or reinforce linguistic boundaries depending on audience and context. The term remains primarily within informal and online discourse rather than formal language policy.

See also: Code-switching, Spanglish, inclusive language, bilingual education.