I have an accent!

 I have an accent when I speak English, but also when I speak Spanish! Yes! Each country en Latin America has its own accents and has some unique vocabulary.

Today I'm going to tell you more about the three most common Spanish dialects that are spoken in Latin America.  Latin American Spanish, Castilian and Trade winds Spanish. 

Latin American Spanish is the most common Spanish dialect taught in the U.S. is standard Latin American. This dialect is noted for its pronunciation of each letter and its strong "r" sounds.

Sometimes is called "Highland" Spanish since it is generally spoken in the mountainous areas of Latin America. Countries like Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia generally speak this dialect.

Castilian is the Spanish of Madrid and of northern Spain. This dialect has the characteristic of the pronunciation of "ci" and "ce" as "th." In Madrid (Spain), "gracias" (thank you) becomes "gratheas" (as opposed to "gras-see-as" in Latin America.) Also they use the word "vosotros" (you all, or you guys) as the informal form of "ustedes."  

Castilian sounds to Latin Americans like British English sounds to Americans.

Trade Winds Spanish is the third major type of Spanish is spoken in the Caribbean,coastal areas of Latin America, and in sometimes in southern Spain. The accent in Seville, Cadiz and other cities in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, began to change. Speakers began to drop the final "s" on words. 

The settlers and traders of southern Spain took this dialect with them to the Caribbean and other coastal areas. Today Caribbean or "Lowland" Spanish is characterized by its relative informality, its rapid pace, and the dropping of "s" sounds, allowing people to talk more quickly.


Those are the three most common Spanish dialects spoke in Latin America. As I mentioned before, each country has its distinct accent and unique vocabulary.
Usually people that Speak Spanish can communicate very well and understand most of what another Spanish speaking person is saying even if they are not from the same country.

Here is a video that will show you how 10 different accents sound like in Latin America! Enjoy!

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