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Spanish

Romance language spoken in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.

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A Romance language originating in the Iberian Peninsula. It is spoken by over 500 million people worldwide and is an official language in Spain and many Latin American countries.

Pronunciation

/ˈspæniʃ/

Etymology

Spanish originated from Vulgar Latin spoken in the Iberian Peninsula.

Explain Like I’m 5

Spanish is a widely spoken language, like English or French, that many people use in countries like Spain and Mexico.

Fun Facts

Spanish is the official language of 20 countries, Spanish has influenced English with words like 'mosquito' and 'chocolate', Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, a classic of Spanish literature

FAQ

What language family is Spanish a part of? Romance, What countries speak Spanish? Spain, Mexico, How many people speak Spanish? Around 500 million

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Romance language

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Iberian Peninsula

Indexes

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