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    Castellano (en. Castilian)

    /kasteˈʝano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Romance language derived from Latin that is mainly spoken in Spain and Latin America.
    Castilian is the official language of Spain.
    El castellano es el idioma oficial de España.
    Dialects of Spanish spoken in the region of Castilla.
    In the northern part of Spain, a very pure Castilian is spoken.
    En la zona norte de España, se habla un castellano muy puro.
    Referring to the culture or literature of Castilla.
    He is a great connoisseur of Castilian theater.
    Es un gran conocedor del teatro castellano.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'Castilla', the region where the language originated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak in Castilian
    To communicate in the Castilian language.
    hablar en castellano
    Old Castilian
    Historical version of the Castilian language.
    castellano antiguo
    neutral Castilian
    A variant of Castilian that avoids regionalisms.
    castellano neutro

    Related Words

    Spanish
    Language spoken in Spain and in many countries of Latin America.
    español
    Latin
    Classical language of ancient Rome from which Castilian derives.
    latín
    Madrilenian
    Variant of Castilian spoken in Madrid.
    madrileño

    Slang Meanings

    Castilian as a way to say that something is typical or authentic of Spain.
    That dish is very Castilian, I love it!
    Ese plato es muy castellano, ¡me encanta!
    Reference to a very formal accent or speaking style.
    He speaks very Castilian, he sounds like a teacher.
    Habla muy en castellano, parece un profesor.