Linguistic Features of Central America

The video explores the unique Spanish accents and linguistic diversity across Central America, highlighting the influence of indigenous languages, historical events, and cultural practices. It covers the distinct features of Spanish in countries like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Panama, emphasizing the impact of historical colonization, indigenous languages, and even pirate activities on the evolution of Spanish in these regions.

What is a unique feature of Costa Rican Spanish pronunciation?

• Heavy use of rolled Rs

• Dropping the letter 's' in words

• Pronunciation of Rs similar to English

• Frequent use of the word 'che'

What is the meaning of the Costa Rican expression 'Pura Vida'?

• Pure Life

• Good Morning

• See You Later

• Thank You

What is the local Spanish dialect in El Salvador called?

• Kiche

• Pipil

• Nawat

• Salvi

Which indigenous language in El Salvador refuses to die?

• Aztec

• Nawat

• Mayan

• Inca

What makes Belize unique in terms of its official language?

• It has three official languages

• Spanish is not the official language

• It has no official language

• Creole is the official language

Which three languages are commonly mixed in Belize?

• Spanish, English, and Mayan

• Spanish, English, and Creole

• Spanish, French, and Creole

• English, Creole, and Mayan

What is a unique feature of Nicaraguan Spanish pronunciation?

• Reversing the order of syllables

• Heavy use of the letter 's'

• Pronunciation of 'c' and 'z' as 'th'

• Dropping the letter 's' in words

How many Mayan languages are spoken in Nicaragua?

• 15

• 10

• 22

• 5

What is a common linguistic feature in Honduran Spanish?

• Use of 'vos' instead of 'tú'

• Reversing the order of syllables

• Pronunciation of 'c' and 'z' as 'th'

• Dropping the letter 's'

Which country has a Spanish dialect considered a variety of Caribbean Spanish?

• Costa Rica

• El Salvador

• Panama

• Nicaragua