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Is Spanish spoken in Mexico

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Anonymous

7y ago
Updated: 11/14/2022

Because Mexico was conquered by Spain in 1521, during the Age of Exploration. Spanish conquistadors destroyed the native civilizations, imposing their language, religion and culture to the conquered peoples. For three hundred years Mexico remained a colony of the Spanish crown, until 1821 when it became independent; by that time most of the population was already speaking Spanish, professed the Catholic faith and had many cultural traits from the former masters.

Although Spanish is the de facto language in Mexico (meaning there is not an official language), there are still several native American languages spoken such as Maya, Zapotec or Otomi.
The primary language of Mexico is Spanish because it was a colonial possession of the Spain for roughly 300 years (1520 - 1820). The Spanish language was imposed on the native peoples and used by colonists throughout that time.
The Spaniards took over the land of Mexico back in the 1500
The Spanish Conquistadors conquered Mexico and made their native American language: Nahuatl illegal. They forced them to learn Spanish.

Some Mexicans today can still speak the old languages though, but mostly in the south.
Because on 1521 Mexico -- and ultimately, most of the Americas as well -- was conquered by Spanish conquistadors. Then, they proceeded to inculcate their language and culture upon the conquered peoples.
It was forced upon the native peoples by Spanish conquistadors, in the 16th century. It eventually became the defacto language in all conquered territories, including most of Mexico.
Why do they speak English in America?

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the language got to Mexico, with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire in Mexico.Back then,(earlier than 1519)the people of Mexico had different beliefs,not 1 god,but many,they had different customs, and in the conquest the Spanish(people of Spain) forced their beliefs and cultures including their language of Spanish.
Just like the United States, Canada and Australia were conquered and/or settled by the British -- who speak English -- Mexico was conquered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.
Unlike the United States and Canada, which were settled by British colonists, Mexico was discovered, conquered and settled by Spanish conquistadors -- specifically Hernan Cortes. These Spaniards imposed their culture, religion and language upon the conquered peoples of Mexico.
Because Spanish conquistadores conquered the Aztecs and other living tribes in Mexico during the 16th century. Then Mexico became a Latin American country.

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