This is how Cuban influenced Spanish is spoken in Cuba

International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999, is celebrated every year to promote linguistic diversity and the preservation of languages ​​as part of humanity’s cultural heritage. In Cuba, this day takes on a special significance: it becomes an opportunity to celebrate the richness of the Spanish spoken on the island and, at the same time, to reflect on the importance of studying and preserving the languages ​​of African origin that form an essential part of our national identity.

The Spanish spoken in Cuba is the product of centuries of history, cultural mixing, and popular creativity. Its vocabulary is distinguished by its unique turns of phrase, colloquial expressions, and a musicality that makes it recognizable anywhere in the world. Words like “guagua” to refer to a bus, “asere” as a friendly greeting, or “chévere” to express approval, are examples of how the language adapts to daily life and reflects the idiosyncrasies of the Cuban people.