This book is a comprehensive study of the characteristics of the Spanish language in Latin American countries. The author examines in detail regional dialects, lexical and grammatical differences from Peninsular Spanish, as well as the influence of local languages on the formation of national variants of Spanish across the region. This edition will be useful for linguistics students, Spanish teachers, and anyone interested in the linguistic diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. The book contains rich factual material and practical examples illustrating the linguistic features of various Latin American countries.