Mexican Spanish is fairly more understandable to foreigners, as the Puerto Rican Spanish is heavily influenced by the Caribbean flavor -- the same kind of accent found in Cuba, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia and Dominican Republic, but not in Mexico or the rest of Central and South America.
Also, Puerto Rican Spanish has adopted several words from Africa, the United States and the ancient Taino language, found before contact with Spanish was made. Some examples of these include:
These of course, are incomprehensible words to most Mexicans.
Because PR was ruled by Spain for more than 500 years.
Spanish had a European culture while P.R. has a Caribbean culture.
A lot of the slang words!
Puerto Rico has a culture with three distinct bases. There is the Spanish colonial culture, African culture, and Native Taino and Caribe Indian culture that comprises basis of Puerto Rican culture.
Puerto Rico was part of Spain for over 400 years.
Puerto Rico is a territory within the US. That means they do not have as many liberties in politics as do the states. Puerto Rico is also a Caribbean island with Spanish history, meaning its culture is very different. However, Puerto Rico has been Americanized over the years.
Taino Indians
A combination of Spanish, Taino, African and American behaviors.
Puerto Rico's culture is a vibrant mix of TaΓno, Spanish, African, and American influences. It is known for its music styles like salsa and reggaeton, traditional dishes like mofongo and arroz con gandules, and colorful festivals such as the San SebastiΓ‘n Street Festival. The culture also values family, religion, and the arts.
More people in Puerto Rico speak Spanish as a first language than in Florida. More people in Florida speak English as a first language. A larger fraction of the people in Puerto Rico speak both languages than do in Florida. The people in Puerto Rico live in a largely hispanic culture, with a touch of anglo. the people in Florida live in a largely anglo culture, with enclaves of hispanic culture. Some favorite foods are different. People living in Puerto Rico do not pay federal Income Tax, but pay other taxes that the People of Florida do not pay.
Puerto Rico's official languages are English and Spanish. Spanish is the language spoken by the vast majority of the population.
puerto rico stuff
"Puerto" in Spanish means "port" or "harbor".
there would be lots of spanish talking
The language spoken in Puerto Rico is Spanish, not Puerto Rican. The word for money is "Dinero" in Spanish.