What are the differences between Mexican Spanish and Spanish from Spain? Are there any differences in grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary?

Answer 1

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There are some differences in pronunciation and different grammar forms that are used. However, these two variations of Spanish are mutually understandable by speakers from each country, as is the case with almost all dialects of the Spanish language.

One of the biggest pronunciation differences is that Iberian Spanish (from Spain), has a tendency to pronounce the letters S and Z as /th/ when they fall in the middle of a word.

One of the biggest grammar variations is that Iberian Spanish uses the 'vosotros' form of the third person plural whereas all other variations of Spanish only use 'ustedes'. In fact, 'vosotros' is rarely taught in Spanish as a foreign classes because it is not used outside of Spain.

Answer 2

There are plenty of differences between the two versions of the same language, and there are even variations within Spain and within Mexico. For example, Spaniards pronounce the C and Z just like we do an English "TH" sound. When it comes to vocabulary, there are also some differences. For example, a "torta" in Spain can be a sort of bread or even a type of an egg quiche. In Mexico, a "torta" is a sandwich, at least in northern Mexico, where I grew up.

However, when it comes to grammar and punctuation, both versions of Spanish have the same rules. It must be noted that Mexican Spanish is being heavily influenced by American English, especially in northern Mexico and in the American Southwest. So some punctuation marks, like ¿ and ¡ are disappearing and only the end ? and ! are being used, like we use in English.