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Why Do Argentines Call Spanish “Castellano”?

If you are learning Spanish in Buenos Aires, you may notice that Argentines often call their language castellano rather than español. You might hear someone say: “¿Hablás castellano?” But why castellano? And does it mean that Argentines speak a different language from other Spanish speakers? The answer takes us back to the origins of the Spanish language. Where does … Read more

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