Can Spanish people understand Latin American?

We are frequently asked about the differences between the Spanish spoken in Spain and the Spanish of Latin America. While there are distinctions between the varieties of Spanish, the first thing to make clear is that Spanish speakers can all understand each other, whether in Cadiz or Cusco, Salamanca or Santo Domingo.

Is Duolingo Spanish Mexican or Spain?

On Duolingo, you’ll learn a version of Spanish closer to what you’d hear in Latin America than in Spain, but the differences are relatively small and everybody will be able to understand you. It’s a bit of a mix between Mexican, Colombian and Central American Spanish, that is meant to sound as neutral as possible.

Is it better to learn Latin American Spanish or Spain Spanish?

The main advice is that if you are going to use Spanish in Europe, you should learn Spanish from Spain, and the opposite for Latin America. Some writers say that Latin American Spanish is easier for beginners, even some regions/countries within America (e.g. Central America, Colombia, Ecuador) are easier than others.

What is the difference between Spanish in Spain and Latin American Spanish?

Another major difference between Spanish in Spain and Latin American Spanish is the pronunciation of the letter ‘z’. For most Spaniards, ‘z’ (when it comes before any vowel) is pronounced like ‘th’ in English. In Latin American Spanish ‘z’ is always pronounced like an ‘s’.

Do Latin American Spanish speakers understand British English?

Yes, the same way English speaking Americans understand British English. Latin American Spanish and Castilian Spanish are the same language, with different regional accents and some differences in grammar and vocabulary.

What is the difference between Castilian and Latin American Spanish?

To understand the differences that exist between Castilian and Latin American Spanish, think of an American speaking English with a Brit, Irish, an Australian. There are some differences, sure, but nothing major. The same thing happens when someone from Spain visits Latin America or when someone from Argentina goes to Spain.

Do all Spanish speaking countries have the same accent?

The Spanish spoken in Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Canary Islands (part of Spain) and all the countries in Central and South America is THE S Yes they do. Spanish is ONE language even if there are many Spanish accents just like English is ONE language even if there are many accents.