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Yes they can. This is the article of the Spanish Constitution that pertains.
Artículo 3 El castellano y las demás lenguas españolas
1. El castellano es la lengua española oficial del Estado. Todos los españoles tienen el deber de conocerla y el derecho a usarla.
2. Las demás lenguas españolas serán también oficiales en las respectivas
Comunidades Autónomas de acuerdo con sus Estatutos.
3. La riqueza de las distintas modalidades lingüísticas de España es un patrimonio
cultural que será objeto de especial respeto y protección.
Section 1 translates to say that Spanish is the official language of the State. Every Spanish citizen is obligated to know Spanish and has a right to use it.
Section 2 says other Spanish languages of the respective Autonomous Communities may be official depending on the statutes of the particular Autonomous Community.
Section 3 says that the distinct language modalities are a National Cultural Treasure that must be the object of special respect and protection.
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What is the difference between Spanish and Catalan?
Catalan is a different Roman language and is spoken by approximately ten million people in the east of Spain, in the autonomous regions of Catalunia, Valencia and the Balearic Island with different dialects in each region. A Spanish speaker might understand a bit of Catalan when it is spoken slowly but they are considered different languages in Spain. Most Catalan speakers speak Spanish as according to the Constitution of Spain, all Spaniards have the right and responsibility to be able to speak Spanish, the official language of Spain. Catalan is a co-official language.
Can Portuguese speakers understand Spanish?
Yes, Portuguese speakers can generally understand Spanish to some extent due to the similarities between the two languages.
Can Spanish and Portuguese speakers understand each other?
Yes, Spanish and Portuguese speakers can generally understand each other to some extent due to the similarities between the two languages.
Are Catalan and Spanish mutually intelligible?
Catalan and Spanish are not mutually intelligible to the same degree as dialects of a single language, but they do share some similarities due to their common Latin roots. Speakers of one language may understand basic phrases or vocabulary in the other, especially if they have some exposure to it. However, the two languages have distinct grammatical structures, pronunciation, and vocabulary, which can make full comprehension challenging for speakers unfamiliar with the other language. Overall, while there is some overlap, they are considered separate languages.
Can Portuguese speakers speak Spanish?
Yes, Portuguese speakers can generally understand and communicate in Spanish due to the similarities between the two languages.
What was is the local language in Majorca?
The local language in Majorca is Catalan, which is widely spoken alongside Spanish. The Catalan spoken in Majorca is known as Mallorquí.
Can you understand Portuguese if you speak Spanish?
Yes, speakers of Spanish can generally understand Portuguese to some extent due to the similarities between the two languages.
Do Portuguese speakers also speak Spanish?
While Portuguese and Spanish are similar languages, they are not the same. Portuguese speakers may understand some Spanish due to the similarities, but they are not fluent in Spanish unless they have studied it separately.
Do Portuguese speakers speak Spanish as well?
While Portuguese and Spanish are similar languages, they are not the same. Portuguese speakers may understand some Spanish due to the similarities, but they are not fluent in Spanish unless they have studied it separately.
Can spanish speakers from south America and Spain understand each other?
Yes, they can understand each other - but the South American Spanish is no longer the 'pure' Castilian spanish spoken in Spain.
Second most used language in Spain?
Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%, is the breakdown of the languages spoken in Spain, so Catalan would be the answer. Incidentally, almost everybody speaks Spanish, some just prefer another language among themselves.
What is Barcelona's culture?
Castilian and Catalan Castilian, also means Spanish, is the culture one would usually associate with most of Spain. It's also fair to call it simply Spanish. This is not the indigenous culture to Barcelona, but many Spaniards have migrated to the city. Catalan, a regional culture in eastern Spain. The Catalan people speak their own language (called Catalan) and usually speak Spanish too. Catalan and Spanish have many similarities, but are clearly separate languages, and it is argued by many that Catalan is closer to French than to Spanish. Catalan culture shares many things with that of southern France. Further Reading, on Wikipedia: Spanish Language, Catalan Language, Barcelona, Catalonia, Valencia, Spain
