Is this site for mexican spanish or spain spanish?

Question

I was told that there are some very real and important differences in the to versions and I want to be sure I am using the correct one when I speak to someone from Mexico. Thanks for the answers in advance.

...in the two versions... - Rolest, May 22, 2010

Answer 1

There are differences, but it's not like there are 'two versions of Spanish', one for Mexico and one for Spain. There is a common Spanish that is pretty much understood anywhere in the Spanish speaking world, that is what you should learn. Just about every country and/or region has their own 'flavor' of Spanish, but that shouldn't deter you from learning. You can then 'finesse' your language by learning regional differences and dialects.

Yes, every country/region has its own flavor of Spanish - in Bolivia there at at least 2 different flavors. - waltico, May 22, 2010

Answer 2

I agree with LateToDinner. When you ask a question on this site you could reference that you are interested in the "Mexican" Spanish answer.

I use the Oxford Spanish Dictionary on CD for the computer. It is the same as the gigantic book, but it is so much easier to use.

This dictionary lists the various dialects, and a lot of Mexican words are variations of the different dialects.

You can buy the CD software version on Amazon.com for $36.95.

Here is a link to Amazon.com where you can buy it:

Oxford Spanish Dictionary on CD

Answer 3

I was told that there are some very real and important differences in the to versions and I want to be sure I am using the correct one when I speak to someone from Mexico. Thanks for the answers in advance.

You were, no doubt, told this by a "know-it-all" who doesn't know a lick of Spanish. The truth is there is less of a difference between Spanish of Spain and Spanish of Mexico than there is between English of England and English of the US.

English is English. And Spanish is Spanish.

Answer 4

Because of the universality of this site, when asking a question you might add that you are looking for info related to Latin America. There are participants here from every corner of the globe, I have learned!

Just for kicks, go back to "Answers" and do a few searches on what has already been discussed and if the variety of answers and the origin of those answers doesn't just amaze you, well, ok, I'll eat my hat. By the way, today its a chocolate one so give it your best shot.

Answer 5

Simple answer is "no", it's for hispanohablantes wherever they can be found, 23 countries at last count, with lots of differences in words, phrases and idioms.