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Arturo Pérez-Reverte Slams RAE's Language Standards Amid Social Media Influence

1/13/2026

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Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the Spanish novelist, criticized the Spanish Royal Academy for neglecting writers' input on language changes in El Mundo.
He argued that social media influences linguistic standards more than established authors.
He says the RAE's motto of "cleaning, fixing and giving shine" is undermined by colloquial and incorrect usage.
The Spanish Royal Academy described Pérez-Reverte's concerns as a "personal and respectable opinion" and will analyze his claims and proposals.

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Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the Spanish novelist, criticized the Spanish Royal Academy for neglecting writers' input on language changes in El Mundo.
He argued that social media influences linguistic standards more than established authors.
He says the RAE's motto of "cleaning, fixing and giving shine" is undermined by colloquial and incorrect usage.
The Spanish Royal Academy described Pérez-Reverte's concerns as a "personal and respectable opinion" and will analyze his claims and proposals.