Spanish

As the official language of Spain and large portions of Latin America, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese and a popular choice as a foreign language.

From the vibrant cities of Spain to the remote outpost of Easter Island, from the southern United States to majestic Patagonia, the Spanish speaking world is home to a multitude of cultures, diverse communities and growing economies.

ca. 500 million native speakers