Dialect comparison

Canarian Spanish vs Castilian Spanish

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

Canarian Spanish

Canario

The Spanish of the Canary Islands. Linguistically a bridge between Andalusian and Caribbean varieties, with shared seseo and weakened final consonants.

Approximate centre
28.13°, -15.43°
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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