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Can Spanish understand Filipino?
No, not at all. Although Spanish has a big influence on the Filipino language, it does not mean that we can understand the language. However, there are places in the Philippines where Chavacano, a Spanish-based Filipino language, is spoken. Chavacano is said to be very similar to Spanish.
What language is Philippines similar to?
Tagalog language, member of the Central Philippine branch of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language family and the base for Pilipino, an official language of the Philippines, together with English. It is most closely related to Bicol and the Bisayan (Visayan) languages—Cebuano, Hiligaynon (Ilongo), and Samar.
Why is the Philippines so Spanish?
Spanish was the language of government, education and trade throughout the three centuries (333 years) of the Philippines being part of the Spanish Empire and continued to serve as a lingua franca until the first half of the 20th century. Before the 19th century, few natives were taught Spanish.
Do the Philippines speak English?
The Philippines is recognized globally as one of the largest English-speaking nations with majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the language. English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos.
Are Filipinos have Spanish descent?
Persons of pure Spanish descent, as well as many mestizos and castizos, living in the Philippines who were born in Spanish America were classified as ‘Américano’….Colonial caste system.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mestizo de Español | person of mixed Spanish, and Austronesian (Malay/Malayo-Polynesian) ancestry |
What is the difference between Filipino and Spanish words?
While the meaning and pronunciation of these Filipino and Spanish words are the same, there may be a difference in the spelling though. If a Hispanic tries to read or write in Filipino, it may get a little tricky. The same goes when Filipinos would try to understand Spanish words.
What are the features of Filipino language?
Apart from native Tagalog words, the Filipino language also includes the modified or nativized words from the English and Spanish languages, for instance. Moreover, the Filipino language also recognizes the use of transliteration, or how a local spells a word, based on how he or she pronounces it.
How difficult is it for a Hispanic to learn Spanish in Philippines?
If a Hispanic tries to read or write in Filipino, it may get a little tricky. The same goes when Filipinos would try to understand Spanish words. Although Filipinos have huge advantage in learning Spanish due to familiarity with the vocabulary, the spelling part may be a bit challenging.
Why are there so many Spanish loaned words in the Philippines?
It is a fact that Spanish loaned words exist in the Philippine dictionary. History links the Philippines to Spain as its former colony and so a lot of Filipino words sound very much like Spanish. While the meaning and pronunciation of these Filipino and Spanish words are the same, there may be a difference in the spelling though.