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What’s the difference between Spain Spanish and Central American Spanish?
I know it sounds politically incorrect, but I keep hearing that Spanish (the language) spoken by people from Spain (the country) is very different from the Spanish (the language) spoken by people from Mexico and other Central American countries, &c.
Is this true, and if so, what is the difference?
Well, apart from idioms, Catillano, or Spanish Spanish 1) has much softer consonants and 2) speaks with a “lisp” or the “th” sound in certain places like “gracias, “nada” and “casa,” for example. Latino Spanish, with the exception of Argentina, which tends to speak more with a Catillano accent (There may be others that I’m unaware of.), doesn’t use the “lisp” and has harder sounding consonants, particularly the “r” sound. There are other local differences, but I don’t know what they are. My husband can tell the difference among Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Dominicans, for example, but they all sound pretty much the same to me. I’m sure that the second answerer can tell where people are from in Mexico (I think the people from the country are more “sing-songy” than those who come from Mexico City, for example.) but such local differences are usually only noticed by those who speak Spanish as their native language. (Much like most people outside Philadelphia can’t hear the accent, but Philadelphians can hear it and even tell which part of Philadelphia they’re from often times.)
Then there are local ways they speak. For example, Mexicans tend to be “sing-songy” when they talk and always end on a high note, even if it’s not a question. (We tend to end on a high note if we are asking questions.) Puerto Ricans tend to drop words endings like “esta” instead of “estas.” (I’d ask my husband, but he still doesn’t think he does it.)
Yeah, I forgot about the “vosotros.” They only use it in Spain. Spanish forms it verbs, like most languages other than English, by who they are speaking to or about. “Vosotros” is the plural of “you familar” or “tu” in Spanish. In Latino countries, they just use “ustedes,” like the guy said, which is seen in Spain as the “formal you.” (You’d use the “formal you” with priests, officials, a boss maybe. You’d use the “familiar you” with children, your friends, etc.)
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Is it the right time for you to learn Latin American Spanish?
It’s almost time to take a holiday in Latin America and you urgently need to learn to speak a little of the Spanish language, and much more if possible, preferably before you go!
Where do you begin looking for assistance?
You might have been informed that becoming accomplished in a new language is a very difficult thing to achieve. While some languages are quite involved, both in written and spoken forms, Spanish is a very logical, sing-song language.
At school we did the basics of Spanish…
surely for a short visit to Latin America I can get by without learning Latin American Spanish?
Most people believe that, they casually assume the classroom Spanish they studied in high school will be good enough for them in Latin America.
That is not so unfortunately.
Your school Spanish is a world away from the real language on the streets of Latin America. Any Spanish American hearing you speak your traditional Spanish will know for sure you are not a local. You may as well be speaking double Dutch.
Latin America has its own robust type of Spanish.
The feel of Latin America is a lively, vivacious one, mirrored in it’s language.
- The people and places are rich with history.
- The rich dishes are bursting with flavor.
- The Language is rich with meaning.
“Where do you begin”?
A good place to begin is with audio language courses. Lots of them even offer a few free Spanish lessons. The Latin American Spanish courses download-able from the WWW have made learning so much easier for all looking to improve their Spanish..
You can learn a lot more effectively with them.
You shouldn’t feel scared by learning the Spanish language.
Actually, picking up the Spanish of Latin America is fairly simple as well as being enjoyable to do.
The download-able courses on the WWW are great for anyone who wants to improve their basic knowledge of the Spanish language. You will find your vocabulary boosted and your understanding of Spanish vastly improved almost straight away.
What a beautiful language Spanish is.
You will take even more pleasure in it when you learn Latin American Spanish.
You will gain in confidence, knowledge and understanding with every new word you learn.
As your confidence grows communicating your thoughts and understanding the replies becomes easier, you will want more than ever to learn Latin American Spanish.
Gaining the ability to communicate fluently in a second language will astonish and amaze your friends and family, they will look on you as a confident speaker, not frightened to try something new.
It will bring you huge respect from the native Spanish Americans you talk to. No more a simple gringo, you will be a respectable visitor who has taken the time and put in the work to comprehend their language, as a means to understand their land and the people in it.
You will not regret your decision to embark on a course of Spanish. The only regret you will ever have is if you decide not to do it!
We wish you all good luck in your journey to learn Latin American Spanish!
About the Author
John Perkins wants everyone to know that Spanish is fun.
With his introduction to Spanish you can start to teach yourself Spanish.
What’s the main difference between latin american spanish and european spanish?
I’m going traveling to the west of south america and want to learn spanish. i’ve noticed that you can buy european and latin american spanish coursebooks but the one i like the look of is only available in european spanish. if i learn european spanish will i be ok in south america?
Actually, Castillian Spanish would be regarded as upper class Spanish in South America!
So, you should be just fine with it!
All the best!
Cheers!
Simon Templar
Pocahontas – Savages (Latin American Spanish)
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