Dialect comparison

Chilean Spanish vs Venezuelan Spanish

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

Chilean Spanish

The Spanish of Chile. Known for rapid speech, heavy aspiration of /s/, distinct second-person verb forms, and a rich slang lexicon.

Approximate centre
-33.45°, -70.65°
Venezuelan Spanish

The Spanish of Venezuela, centred on Caracas. A Caribbean Spanish variety closely related to Cuban and Dominican Spanish, with strong /s/-aspiration and a distinctive lexicon.

Approximate centre
10.49°, -66.88°

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