Castilian and Spanish
Castilian is usually understood as the Spanish for the Spanish, but also as a general name for the Spanish Language.
The name “Castilian” or Castellano is the classic and most traditional term used to refer to the Spanish Language; recently however, “Spanish” has taken over as the most used term worldwide.
Castilian and European Spanish
Prior to commencing any Spanish translation project, it is extremely important to understand the different types of Spanish used in the world. Even the meaning of certain terms in the translation industry can vary depending on the context. The term "Castilian Spanish" is commonly used to refer to the Spanish spoken in Spain; “European Spanish”. However, it can also be understood as the Spanish dialect spoken in the region of Castilla in Spain and, in another context, it can be used to refer to neutral Spanish understood in all Spanish-speaking countries.
"Castilian Spanish" is often used in the following manners:
- The North-Central standard of Spanish, as opposed to the Spanish spoken in other regions of Spain, such as in the South ( Andalusian).
- The Spanish of Spain, as opposed to the Spanish spoken in Central and South America.
- Neutral Spanish often referred to as "pure" Spanish and backed by the Royal Spanish Academy.
At Trusted Translations, Inc., we normally recommend that your Spanish translations are done in a neutral Spanish that is widely understood in all Spanish-speaking markets. Depending on the needs of each client, we also offer Spanish translations for the Spanish (Spain) market, for Latin America, for the United States or for any Latin American Spanish local dialect. It can be as specific as a region of a particular country.
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