Spanish Language Day

Spanish Language Day Quick Facts - GB

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2022 Date	23 April 2022
2023 Date	23 April 2023

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Spanish Language Day in 2022

Saturday, 23 Apr

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Spanish Language Day History

Spanish Language Day seeks to increase awareness about the history, culture, and achievements of the Spanish language. Spanish is a Romance language, and it is the second most spoken language in the world. This day makes up one of six UN language days. The aim is to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity by exploring main languages.

Spanish Language Day was established in 2010 by the United Nations to promote the organizations six official languages. It is observed annually on April 23rd, a date coinciding with the death of Miguel de Cervantes. Cervantes is considered one of the greatest Spanish writers and is celebrated as a genius of Spanish letters. His most notable work is Don Quixote.

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Today we celebrate Spanish Language Day! The diversity of languages provides us an opportunity to widen our horizons, and to learn more things from other cultures. Every year on April 23rd, Spanish Language Day celebrates the second most spoken language in the world. https://t.co/pbkqgotXkL
— Homes for Lambeth (@HomesForLambeth) April 23, 2022

Happy International English & Spanish Language Day Observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare and the death of Miguel de Cervantes. Wonderful opportunity to celebrate multilingualism and diversity. ‘Entren que caben 100, mi casa es su casa!’ https://t.co/AitMMHVyd7
— The London Marriott Grosvenor Square (@LondonMarriott) April 23, 2022

Today is International Spanish Language Day💛💛. Can you name all the countries where Spanish is spoken? 💛The day was chosen to pay homage to the great Spanish novelist, poet and playwright Don Miguel Cervantes Saavedra, who passed away on April 23r… https://t.co/Is33wyjaoI https://t.co/lWS01e5uEY
— Lulu Maria Fun Spanish (@LuluMariaFunSp1) April 23, 2022

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Updated 03:06 English Language & Spanish Language Day – 23rd April 2022

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Spanish Language Day Facts

Spanish is the second language in the world by number of native speakers.
One of the most well-known and important works of the Spanish language is Miguel de Cervantes’ El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha).
The third most popular language on the internet is Spanish. It follows behind Chinese which is second, and English which is first.

Spanish Language Day Top Events and Things to Do

Watch the UN's webinar celebrating Spanish Language Day. The webinar focuses on raising awareness about gender-inclusive Spanish.
Learn Spanish, enjoy Spanish food and culture, or read Spanish works of literature.
Watch a movie highlighting Spanish culture or themes. Here are our suggestions:
Pain and Glory (Dolor Y Gloria) (2019)
Roma (2018)
Pan's Labyrinth (El laberinto del fauno) (2006)