Spanish (Castilian)

asterix el combate de los jefes — *Spanish Big Fight*

Spain, located in southwestern Europe, is bordered by Portugal, France, and the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Madrid, and it has a rich cultural history influenced by the Romans, Moors, and Catholic monarchs. Spain is known for its diverse regional identities, including Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Galicia. It was once the center of a global empire, influencing art, architecture, and language worldwide. Today, Spain is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the European Union.

Spanish Language

Spanish (Castilian) is a Romance language that evolved from Vulgar Latin after the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. It’s the official language of Spain and over 20 countries in Latin America. Spanish dialects vary by region, but Castilian Spanish (spoken in central and northern Spain) forms the basis of standard Spanish. Differences between European and Latin American Spanish include pronunciation (e.g., “seseo” in Latin America) and vocabulary.

Asterix in Spanish

Asterix was first published in Spanish (Castilian) in 1965. Various publishers, including Bruguera, Ediciones Junior, Grijalbo-Dargaud, and Salvat, have released the series. Obelix’s catchphrase “¡Están locos estos romanos!” (“These Romans are crazy!”) has become widely recognized. Spanish editions are available in both regular and deluxe formats.

Dogmatix in Spain

Ideafix el bosque luminoso — *Spanish Dogmatix album*

Dogmatix and the Indomitables series is available in Spanish as well. In Spain is name is Ideafix, which is closer to his original French name; Idéfix. The Spanish releases usually follow the French released quite fast. Since the albums are aimed mostly at younger children, they can be a great learning tool for those that want to learn Spanish. They are also released in the same, smaller, format as the French albums.