Spanish Language Day - April 23
Sun Apr 23rd

Spanish Language Day

Every year, Spanish Language Day honors the country's second most spoken language. It's also a day to celebrate Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra, Spain's most respected writer..

The Spanish language was first spoken in Spain. There are more than 450 million native Spanish speakers in the world right now. Only the Chinese language has surpassed Spanish as the world's most spoken language. Spanish is also the third most studied language in the world, after English and French. Around 75 million people in the world speak Spanish as their second language. Not surprisingly, Mexico is the world's most Spanish-speaking country. Spanish is the official language for 19 other nations, including the following: Spanish is the official language for 19 other nations, including the following.

  • Argentina
  • Costa Rica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Puerto Rico
  • Cuba
  • Spain

The United States ranks second in the number of Spanish speakers in the country's second place. About 43 million people in the United States speak Spanish as a first language. This number continues to rise every year. Spanish is the most studied foreign language in the United States. This widely spoken language is used by up to 70% of students from kindergarten to grade 12. Spanish is also one of the United Nations' six official languages. It is also one of six official languages. Other official languages of the United Nations include Arabic, Chinese, English, French, French, and Russian.

How to celebrate #spanishlanguageday. www.spanishlanguagedaycom

Events and activities are held around the world in Spanish speaking countries. Don Quixote, one of Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra's most popular books, is one of the most popular activities. This day is the start of a new one for those who participate..

  • Read Don Quixote or another Miguel De Cervantes book, such as The Dialogue of the Dogs or The Little Gypsy Girl, before deciding to read Don Quixote or The Little Gypsy Girl
  • Julia Alvarez, Carlos Fuentes, and Rosa Montero are among the Spanish writers who have written Julia Alvarez, Carlos Fuentes.
  • Make a pledge to learn the Spanish language, or if you learned it in high school, brush up on your Spanish skills
  • Listen to popular songs that use the Spanish language, including "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna, Richie Valens' "La Bamba," Rihana's "Te Amo," "Te Amo" by Rihana, "Te Amo" by Rihana, and Ricky Martin's "Vivi La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin

#SpanishLanguageDay is sure to spread your favorite Spanish word on social media with #SpanishLanguageDay, no matter how you celebrate.

History of the spanish language day has influenced spanish language day

In 2010, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established Spanish Language Day. (UNESCO) was the founding of the Spanish Language Day. Their aim was to promote multilingualism and cultural plurality. They also wanted to encourage equal use of the organization's six official working languages.. They chose April 23rd to honor Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra, who died in 1616, who died on April 23rd.

On June 6, and Arabic Language Day on December 18, the six days commemorated include French Language Day on March 20, Chinese Language Day on April 20, English Language Day on April 20, and Arabic Language Day on June 18. On February 21, International Mother Language Day and International Translation Day are both commemorated at the United Nations General Assembly on February 21 and International Translation Day on September 30.