Spanish (español) or Castilian (castellano) is an Iberian Romance language. It is the most-widely spoken Romance language and is listed by different sources as the fourth, third, or second most spoken language in the world. It is spoken by 332 million[1] people in countries where it is an official language (1998 data) and by more than 32 million where it is an unofficial language (28 million in the US[2], 2000 data). Currently, over 400 million people speak Spanish.
Originating in Spain, it was brought by Spanish explorers, colonists, and empire-builders to the Western Hemisphere and other parts of the world in the last five centuries. Spanish is one of six official working languages of the United Nations and one of the most-used global languages, along with English, French, and Portuguese. It is spoken on all continents, most extensively in North and South America, Europe, and certain parts of Africa and Asia. Within the globalised market, there is currently an international expansion and recognition of the Spanish language in literature, the film industry, television (notably telenovelas), and music.
Originating in Spain, it was brought by Spanish explorers, colonists, and empire-builders to the Western Hemisphere and other parts of the world in the last five centuries. Spanish is one of six official working languages of the United Nations and one of the most-used global languages, along with English, French, and Portuguese. It is spoken on all continents, most extensively in North and South America, Europe, and certain parts of Africa and Asia. Within the globalised market, there is currently an international expansion and recognition of the Spanish language in literature, the film industry, television (notably telenovelas), and music.
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