Dialect comparison

Andalusian Spanish vs Castilian Spanish

Compare two dialects of Spanish side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Andalusian Spanish

Andaluz

The Spanish of southern Spain, marked by aspiration of /s/, the loss of final consonants, and a strong influence on the formation of Latin American varieties via the Atlantic ports.

Approximate centre
37.39°, -5.99°
Castilian Spanish

Castellano · Peninsular Spanish

The standard variety of Spain, centred on Madrid and the historical kingdom of Castile. Distinguished from American varieties by the distinción between /θ/ and /s/.

Approximate centre
40.42°, -3.70°

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