Honduran Spanish features a mix of “voseo” and “tuteo,” with “vos” being more common in casual settings. The dialect is known for its clear pronunciation and relatively slow pace. It incorporates words from indigenous languages, particularly Lenca. Unique expressions include “púchica” (wow) and “catracho/a” (Honduran person).
Guatemalan Spanish is characterized by its clear pronunciation and relatively slow pace. It uses “vos” for informal address, with corresponding verb conjugations. The dialect incorporates many words from indigenous languages, particularly K’iche’ and Kaqchikel. Distinctive features include the use of “puchis” as an interjection and “chapin” to refer to anything Guatemalan.
Equatoguinean Spanish, the only Spanish dialect in Africa, shows influences from local languages like Fang, Bubi, and Igbo. It maintains features of older Spanish, like the distinction between “y” and “ll” sounds. The dialect uses “tú” for the informal second person. Vocabulary includes unique terms from local languages and some borrowings from English and French…
Salvadoran Spanish is known for its use of “vos” as the primary second-person singular pronoun. It has a relatively slow pace compared to neighboring dialects. The dialect incorporates many indigenous Pipil words and uses distinctive slang terms like “cerote” (dude). The expression “¡Qué ondas!” (What’s up?) is commonly used as a greeting.
Ecuadorian Spanish varies between coastal and highland regions. Highland Spanish is known for its clear pronunciation and the use of Quichua loanwords. The diminutive “-ito” is frequently used, even with adverbs. Coastal Spanish has a more Caribbean influence. Common expressions include “achachay” (it’s cold) and “arraray” (it hurts), both of Quichua origin.
Dominican Spanish is characterized by its melodic intonation and rapid speech. Final ‘s’ sounds are often aspirated or omitted. The dialect has influences from African languages and Taíno. “Tú” is the preferred second-person singular pronoun. Unique expressions include “¿Qué lo que?” (What’s up?) and “tigueraje” (street smarts).
Cuban Spanish is known for its rapid-fire delivery and the tendency to drop final consonants, especially ‘s’. It has strong influences from African languages due to historical slave trade. The dialect often drops subject pronouns and uses “acere” (buddy) as a common form of address. Vocabulary includes unique terms like “yuma” (foreigner) and “asere” (dude).
Costa Rican Spanish, or “Tiquismos,” is characterized by its melodic intonation and the use of “usted” in most contexts, even among friends and family. The expression “pura vida” (pure life) is emblematic, used as a greeting, farewell, or to express satisfaction. Diminutives are common, and there’s a tendency to replace the diminutive “-ito” with “-ico”…
Colombian Spanish varies by region but is generally considered one of the clearest forms of Spanish. Bogotá Spanish is often regarded as highly neutral. The dialect uses “usted” more frequently than other varieties, even in casual settings. Coastal regions have a more Caribbean influence. Expressions like “¿Qué más?” (What’s up?) and the abundant use of…
Chilean Spanish is known for its rapid speech and tendency to drop ‘s’ sounds at the end of syllables. It uses “voh” (derived from vos) in informal settings. Chilean slang, or “chilenismos,” is rich and evolving, with terms like “weon” (dude) being ubiquitous. The dialect also features unique conjugations like “podí” instead of “puedes” (you…