spanishSpanish

spanishSpanish is not a recognized linguistic category. In practice, it often appears as a label in software, datasets, or websites to indicate Spanish language content associated with Spain. When precision is needed, the standard terms used are Spanish (Español) or Castilian (Castellano) for the variant spoken in Spain, and locale codes such as es-ES to denote Spanish as used in Spain.

Spanish is a Romance language that originated on the Iberian Peninsula and is now spoken worldwide. In Spain, the language is commonly referred to as Castellano and coexists with regional languages such as Catalan, Basque, and Galician. The standard form in Spain features the informal plural pronoun vosotros, with corresponding verb forms, whereas many Latin American varieties favor ustedes. Phonologically, Castilian Spanish historically distinguishes between z and c before e or i with the sound /θ/ (like the English "th"), though some regions exhibit seseo or ceceo. There are regional differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and usage across Spain.

Normative guidance for Spanish is provided by the Real Academia Española, which oversees spelling, grammar, and general usage, while regional varieties maintain their own idioms and expressions. Because “spanishSpanish” is not a formal linguistic designation, it is better to refer to Spanish as spoken in Spain (es-ES) or Castilian Spanish when specifying the Spain variant.