Who brought the Spanish language to Mexico?

Spanish Conquistadors
Spanish was brought to Mexico in the 16th century by Spanish Conquistadors. As in all other Spanish-speaking countries (including Spain), different accents and varieties of the language exist in different parts of the country, for both historical and sociological reasons.

When did Mexico become majority Spanish speaking?

This empire lasted for 300 years, from 1521 to 1821. This is why a large part of the Americas speaks Spanish. The Spanish heavily imposed their culture and language on the native populations of Mexico, as in the rest of Latin America.

Why is Mexico’s official language Spanish?

In Mexico, Spanish is the de facto official language of the government and the first language of 90\% per cent of the population. It is the national language because of its historic and legislative functions and because it acts as a lingua franca for indigenous language speakers (Heath, 1986; Patthey-Chavez, 1994).

Did Spain conquer Mexico?

The Spanish conquistador led an expedition to present-day Mexico, landing in 1519. Although the Spanish forces numbered some 500 men, they managed to capture Aztec Emperor Montezuma II.

Who in Mexico speaks Spanish as a second language?

Spanish is a second language for some Mexicans as, some of them do speak their native languages but 97 percent of people in Mexico do speak Spanis Technically nobody since there was no nation called Mexico before Europeans arrived.

What language did the conquistadors speak in Mexico?

Those conquerors spoke Spanish, perhaps old forms of Spanish and that is what they brought to Mexico to eventually communicate with the local people who were the inhabitants of the land way before the Spaniards arrived. While I don’t think that the local natives were formally “forced” to speak Spanish…

Who were the indigenous people of Mexico before the Spanish?

Technically nobody since there was no nation called Mexico before Europeans arrived. The Spanish generally mixed with in the Indigenous people of what’s now called Mexico, converted the Indigenous people to Catholicism, and raised mixed race Spanish and Indigenous children (Mestizos) under the Spanish crown in colonial times.

Do you fear physical altercations when speaking Spanish?

Lawyers I spoke to told me while clients don’t seem to fear physical altercations when speaking Spanish, many lack awareness of their rights that makes them uneasy. For that reason, attorney Fernando Flores told me people need to know they’re protected by civil rights law.