What Languages are Spoken in Spain?
Written by Nate Webber
Idiomatic USA Chief Content Officer
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Spain is a country with rich linguistic diversity, featuring multiple languages spoken across its regions. Here's an overview of the languages spoken in Spain:
Spanish (Castilian): Spanish is the official language of the entire country and is the most widely spoken language in Spain. It is the primary language of communication in most of the country.
Catalan/Valencian: Catalan, also known as Valencian in the Valencian Community, is co-official in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Valencia. It is a Romance language distinct from Spanish.
Galician: Galician is co-official in Galicia, in the northwest of Spain. It is similar to Portuguese and has its roots in the medieval language Galician-Portuguese.
Basque (Euskara): Basque is co-official in the Basque Country and part of Navarre. It is a unique language with no known relation to any other language family.
Aranese (Aranés): A variety of Occitan, Aranese is co-official in the Val d'Aran, a small valley in the Catalan Pyrenees. It has a limited number of speakers.
Other Languages and Dialects: In addition to the officially recognized languages, Spain is home to various dialects and minority languages, reflecting its historical and cultural diversity.
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