The main language spoken in Argentina is Spanish. Although Argentina does not have an official language legally established, Spanish is the predominant language used in government, education, and daily life by almost the entire population. The variety of Spanish most commonly spoken is the Rioplatense dialect, which has distinct pronunciations and influences from Italian due to historic immigration. Besides Spanish, there are numerous indigenous languages spoken by different groups, including Quechua, Guaraní, and Mapudungun. Additionally, several immigrant languages such as Italian, Arabic, and German are spoken by communities within Argentina. Italian is especially notable, spoken by about 1.5 million people, and has influenced the accent and intonation of Argentinian Spanish. In summary:
- Spanish (Rioplatense dialect) is the dominant and de facto national language.
- Indigenous languages are spoken by smaller groups.
- Italian, Arabic, and German are also spoken due to immigration history.
This makes Argentina a linguistically diverse country with Spanish as the principal language for communication.
