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Dialect comparison

Andalusian Spanish vs Ecuadorian Spanish

Compare two dialects of Spanish side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Andalusian Spanish

Andaluz

The Spanish of southern Spain, marked by aspiration of /s/, the loss of final consonants, and a strong influence on the formation of Latin American varieties via the Atlantic ports.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
37.39°, -5.99°
Ecuadorian Spanish

Costeño Ecuadoriano

The Spanish of coastal Ecuador, centred on Guayaquil. Distinct from the Andean Quito variety, with stronger Caribbean Spanish features including /s/-aspiration.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
-2.17°, -79.92°

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