The evidentiality system in Galician and the seica marker

The aim of this study is twofold: firstly, it presents a general overview the evidentiality system in Galician, and secondly, explores use its marker seica. We will argue that, apart from core evidential meanings, which are independent epistemic modality, markers conversation index social meanings related to asymmetry authority, face-saving strategies, detachment, irony, deference towards hearer. territory information model plays crucial role selection specific includes taking into consideration perspective listener. claim that Galician less at attenuation speaker's commitment, more conveying negative politeness. Regarding seica, unit broad spectrum ranging all types inferential values hearsay quotative meanings. Nuances modal doubt, mutual shared knowledge mirativity can be added depending on context.