Spanish in mexico vs spain. An important difference between the spanish spoken in spain and mexico and other spanish speaking countries is found in the style of language that is used. Car in spain is most commonly coche whereas in mexico you can use coche carro or auto. In 1910 there were 30000 spaniards in mexico they participated in economic.
Learning the difference between mexican spanish and spain spanish vocabulary will ensure that you are understood. Since many native languages had already existed in mexico before spanish was brought in you can definitely notice the influence of the native languages in mexican spanish. Another big difference between the spanish spoken in spain and mexico is the usage of modern words such as those used to represent advancements in technology.
Spain is more industrialized than mexico and the rule of law is stronger there. Lets take a look at some of the differences between castilian spain and mexican spanish. Mexicos exports to spain include.
We offer two versions of rosetta stone spanish. Spains problems are mostly economic these days. Mexico is in latin america while spain is in europe and is part of the european union.
In mexico this is pronounced as an s or z sound. Colombia or chile vs. Im constantly asked this.
The language used in the two products differs in spelling pronunciation grammar and vocabulary. Mexico is still in some ways a developing country and beset with problems of violent crime and powerful drug cartels. Mexico is spains biggest trading partner in latin america and 15th biggest globally 29.
Spain vs mexico the differences in vocabulary. Check out the academy award nominated movie y tu mama tambien to hear the differences in pronunciation between the spanish and mexican protagonists. One that teaches latin american spanish and one that teaches european spanish.
Glasses in mexico are lentes but in spain are gafas. Vehicles vehicle parts and wine. Crude oil medicine alcohol fish and mobile phones.
For example gracias is pronounced grathias in spain and grasias in mexico. Although each region offers a variety of different accents weve chosen an accent for each latin america and spain that is widely comprehensible. The reality is the differences get completely blown out of proportion.
While spanish exports to mexico include. With mexicos president still insisting on spains apology and calling for reconciliation with the spanish over the conquest it will continue to be present in modern day mexico. What about between countries in latin america like mexico vs.