When did Chile become a Spanish-speaking country?

Answer 1

Chile became a Spanish-speaking country following the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. The Spanish, led by Pedro de Valdivia, established their presence in the region in 1541, leading to the colonization and the imposition of the Spanish language. By the end of the 17th century, Spanish had become the dominant language in Chile, a status it has maintained since independence in 1818.