Galician dialect

Galician

Also known as: Galego

A Western Romance language closely related to Portuguese, co-official in Galicia in north-western Spain. The two were a single language as late as the 13th century.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Galician?

Galician is a dialect of Galician.

Which region is Galician associated with?

Galician is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.

Is Galician known by other names?

Yes — Galician is also referred to as Galego.