Etimología del Español

Latin Roots

• Spanish originated from Latin, spoken in the Roman Empire
• Latin was spoken in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) from 2nd century BC to 5th century AD
• Latin influenced the development of Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
• Many Spanish words are derived from Latin, especially in fields like law, medicine, and philosophy

Influence of Arabic

• Arabic influence on Spanish language began in the 8th century AD, during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula
• Arabic loanwords in Spanish are estimated to be around 8% of the total vocabulary
• Arabic influenced the development of Spanish vocabulary, especially in fields like mathematics, astronomy, and architecture
• Examples of Arabic loanwords in Spanish include:
  • Alcázar (castle)
  • Alcalde (mayor)
  • Azúcar (sugar)

Evolution of Dialects

• Spanish dialects evolved from the Latin spoken in the Iberian Peninsula
• Dialects developed in different regions, influenced by local languages and cultural exchange
• Examples of Spanish dialects include:
  • Castilian (spoken in central Spain)
  • Andean (spoken in the Andean region of South America)
  • Caribbean (spoken in the Caribbean region)
  • Rioplatense (spoken in the Rio de la Plata region of South America)

Influence of American languages

• Spanish language was influenced by indigenous languages of the Americas, especially during the colonial period
• Many American languages contributed to the development of Spanish vocabulary, especially in fields like botany, zoology, and geography
• Examples of American loanwords in Spanish include:
  • Canoa (canoe)
  • Chocolate (chocolate)
  • Coyote (coyote)

French influence

• French influence on Spanish language began in the Middle Ages, especially during the reign of the French-born King Philip II of Spain
• French loanwords in Spanish are estimated to be around 1% of the total vocabulary
• French influenced the development of Spanish vocabulary, especially in fields like cuisine, fashion, and politics
• Examples of French loanwords in Spanish include:
  • Bufete (buffet)
  • Coiffeur (hairdresser)
  • Rendezvous (rendezvous)

English influence

• English influence on Spanish language began in the 20th century, especially during the period of globalization
• English loanwords in Spanish are estimated to be around 2% of the total vocabulary
• English influenced the development of Spanish vocabulary, especially in fields like technology, business, and entertainment
• Examples of English loanwords in Spanish include:
  • Computadora (computer)
  • Mánager (manager)
  • Rock (rock music)