Abstract
This study endeavors to examine the Spanish adverb acaso through a diachronic lens, offering novel hypotheses to elucidate its etymological derivation, the intricacies of its grammaticalization process, and its progressive selection of the subjunctive mood within independent sentences. Etymologically, compelling evidence is presented, establishing a linguistic lineage with late Latin. Concerning its grammaticalization, intricate connections are posited with the expression por (a)ventura. Regarding the selection of the subjunctive mood, the study reveals a recent shift, notably gaining prominence since the 18th century and persisting to the contemporary era. Lastly, an analytical inquiry into the determinants behind the subjunctive mood’s modern trajectory is undertaken, comparing it with the traditional course of the indicative mood.
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