Pronunciation:
Spain Spanish and Cuban Spanish share the musicality that makes Spanish so
enchanting. However, they dance to their own rhythm when it comes to certain
sounds. For example, in Spain, the letters 'c' and 'z' are often pronounced as
'th' (as in 'Barcelona'), whereas in Cuba, they pronounce 'c' and 'z' like
's'."
Vocabulary:
The core vocabulary unites both varieties, but their unique histories add
distinct flavors. In Cuba, you might hear "guagua" for bus
(influenced by Taino), while in Spain, "coche" is used. On the flip
side, Spain uses "ordenador" for computer, whereas in Cuba, it's
"computadora."
Grammar: Both varieties
follow the same grammatical structures, but there are nuanced differences. Cuba
employs certain idiomatic expressions and verb conjugations not commonly found
in Spain.
Embrace the beauty of language diversity and immerse
yourself in the enchanting variations that Spain and Cuba offer.