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As a trilingual speaker of Estonian, English, and Spanish, with additional knowledge of Russian and Catalan, I have always been particularly drawn to cognitive linguistics, especially the way multilingual individuals perceive and process languages. This curiosity has led me to focus my research on language perception and cognition.

Currently, I am conducting research on the Estonian language with Daniela Paolieri and Alba Casado, exploring the stereotypical perceptions associated with Estonian, particularly as a genderless language. It is especially intriguing to work between Spanish and Estonian, as these languages share little common ground. Investigating the cognitive and linguistic differences between them not only deepens my understanding of how language shapes thought but also contributes to broader discussions on multilingualism and linguistic relativity.