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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Castilian Spanish vs Mexican Spanish
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The most widely spoken Spanish variety in the world. Heavily shaped by Nahuatl and other indigenous languages, especially in lexicon, and exported widely through Mexican film and music.
- Approximate centre
- 19.43°, -99.13°
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