It is their native language.
Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Central America, due to the region's history of Spanish colonization. It is the official language in all countries in Central America, with the exception of Belize where English is the official language.
Spanish is spoken in the Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
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Because Mexico and Central America were once colonies of Spain.
Costa RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasNicaraguaPanamáOnly Belize is not a Spanish speaking Country.
Spain and Italy?? Seriously Italian is only spoken in Italy and a small part of Switzerland. Spanish is Spoken in Spain, All of Central America, most of South America and Equatorial Guinea in Africa.
The main languages spoken in Central America are Spanish, English, and indigenous languages such as Mayan, Nahuatl, Garifuna, and K'iche'. Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the region, while English is mainly spoken in Belize and some parts of the Caribbean coast.
There is no Caribbean "mainland" but there are countries in Central America with Caribbean borders. The most spoken language in Central America is Spanish.
Costa Rica is a country in Central America where Spanish is the official language spoken by the majority of the population.
Belize is a Central American country where English is spoken as the official language, but Spanish is increasingly spoken due to migration and trade with neighboring countries. Over time, Spanish is likely to become more predominant due to demographic trends and cultural influences.
There are multiple countries in Central and South America where Spanish is the main language spoken. El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama etc.
Belize. Spanish is spoken among the population but not officially. English remains the Official language.