Solano language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Solano |
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| Olelato | |
| Region | Northeast Mexico |
| Extinct | 18th century |
| Language family |
unclassified language
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| Linguist List | xso |
Pre-contact distribution of Solano language
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The Solano language was an extinct and unclassified language. It was once spoken in the northeastern part of Mexico. It might also have been spoken in the nearby U.S. state of Texas.
An "extinct language" is a language that no longer has any native speakers. An "unclassified language" means that experts are not sure which larger language family it belongs to.
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What Was the Solano Language?
The Solano language is known from a very small list of words. This list has only 21 words in total. It was found at the end of a baptism book from the years 1703 to 1708. This book came from the San Francisco Solano mission.
Where Did Solano Come From?
People believe that the Solano language was spoken by the Native Americans who lived at this mission. These people might have been part of a group called the Terocodame.
Solano People and Missions
The people who spoke Solano are linked to missions from the 1700s. These missions were located near a place called Eagle Pass, Texas. This area is on the border between Texas and Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: Idioma solano para niños
