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what is peninsular Spanish?

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What is peninsular Spanish?

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updated Jan 2, 2012
posted by anitabwelch
Basically it is the languages spoken in the various regions of Spain located on the Iberian peninsula. Each region has its own unique customs as well as language.To name a few: Gallego, Catalonian, Basque, Castilian.Valencian,etc. Spain is a very diverse! - drvicente, Jan 2, 2012

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Izanoni's response provides the basic meaning (origin/usual sense) of the expression. However, it should be noted that, as with all but the tiniest countries, there are a variety of dialects of Spanish represented in Spain (as well as, several languages that are not Spanish).

updated Jan 2, 2012
posted by samdie
Absolutely. In no way does the term "Iberian Spanish" accurately describe a single, homogenous dialect of Spanish. - Izanoni1, Jan 2, 2012
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Spanish characteristic of that spoken on the Iberian peninsula

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updated Jan 2, 2012
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posted by Izanoni1