Uruguay Spanish is considered Latin American Spanish, not castellano, as Spain Spanish is called. However, there are some differences in pronunciation, and of course wording, due to a stronger Portuguese and Italian influence. The Spanish used in Uruguay is very similar to that used in Buenos Aires, Argentina because of their close proximity to one another.

Even with training and a decent knowledge of Spanish, you may find it a little difficult to understand the accent in Uruguay when you first arrive. What is the may difference? Well, the most prominent pronunciation difference from the Spanish spoken in Uruguay and Buenos Aires to that of the rest of Latin America is the pronunciation of the Spanish double L, “ll.” While Read more