SpanishDict is following which accent?

Question

Hi there,

I was wondering whether SpanishDict is using spanish (Spain) or Latin America ?

Thanks!!! Kahn

Answer 1

Hi, Omer. Funny you should ask... I just answered essentially the same question in a separate post. So I'll just go ahead and paste the same answer here if you don't mind.

This site is none of the above and all of the above.

The dictionary and translator tools that you have at your disposal are "neutral"; they simply give you standard Spanish results.

The Forum is composed of members from all nationalities and backgrounds, so if you "need" some help with Mexican idioms, you will find members here who can help you.

Just please make sure to state your questions clearly and politely, and you will find that this is a very friendly and helpful place.

Welcome, and have fun!

I was going to do the same thing with my answer, Gekkosan. - CalvoViejo, Apr 2, 2010

Yeah, that was funny, wasn't it? - Gekkosan, Apr 2, 2010

Answer 2

FYI the dictionary here seems to have a Latin American accent. Cazar = Ca-SAR not Ca- THar. Gracias.

Funny that. I had never stopped to think about the accent of the pronunciation tool. You're right, it does not speak with a Spanish accent, although I find it more like the "neutral" TV-Radio accent. - Gekkosan, Apr 2, 2010

Answer 3

Like Gekkosan, I'm going to copy my answer to that other question here, too:

I don't know why we're suddenly getting a lot of questions about which Spanish we're using on this site. There is only one Spanish. There are some regional differences in pronunciation and some idioms, but it's still the same language. It's based on the Real Academia Española, which is the international standard. Mexican Spanish is probably no more different from Castillian Spanish than British English is from Canadian English.

Answer 4

Thanks guys for your response. I am new here and on lesson 1.3 so wish me luck.

Thanks Kahn

Great! I hope you find the site enjoyable and useful! - Gekkosan, Apr 2, 2010