The language known today as Spanish is derived from spoken Latin, which was brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Romans after their occupation of the peninsula that started in the late 3rd century BC. Today it is the world's 4th most widely spoken language, after English, Mandarin Chinese and Hindi. [1] .

2025年2月26日 · Spanish language, Romance language (Indo-European family) spoken as a first language by some 360 million people worldwide. In the early 21st century, Mexico had the greatest number of speakers, followed by Colombia, Argentina, the United States, and Spain.

2020年11月2日 · Spanish was the historical language of many current US states while controlled by the Spanish or Mexican governments. The gradual annexation of southwestern states changed the official language to English, but Spanish is still spoken by large portions of the populations in these areas today.

2024年12月17日 · Delving into the evolution of Spanish offers a fascinating journey through time, revealing how the language has been molded by regional dialects, historical conquests, and the spread across continents.

Discover the origin and spread of Spanish through 10 key moments that shaped the history of one of the most important languages today. 1. Before Latin: Pre-Roman languages.

2023年2月9日 · How did Spanish become the language we know today? Its history is marked by conquest, blended culture, reconquest, standardization, more conquest, and global growth. Ready to learn more?

2020年6月11日 · Where did the Spanish language come from, and how has it changed over time? In this post, we’ll talk about linguistics, history, and in particular, the evolution of the Spanish language. We’ll be exploring its roots and learning about the many words we use today that were adopted from other languages or dialects.

2023年10月19日 · Trace the fascinating evolution of the Spanish language over centuries. Explore how it has transformed and adapted, shaping cultures along the way.