<P> Spanish was brought to Mexico in the 16th century . As in all other Spanish - speaking countries ( including Spain ) , different accents and varieties of the language exist in different parts of the country , for both historical and sociological reasons . Among these , the varieties that are best known outside of the country are those of central Mexico -- both educated and uneducated varieties -- largely because the capital , Mexico City , hosts most of the mass communication media with international projection . For this reason , most of the film dubbing identified abroad with the label `` Mexican Spanish '' or `` Latin American Spanish '' actually corresponds to the central Mexican variety . </P>
<P> Spanish was brought to Mexico in the 16th century . As in all other Spanish - speaking countries ( including Spain ) , different accents and varieties of the language exist in different parts of the country , for both historical and sociological reasons . Among these , the varieties that are best known outside of the country are those of central Mexico -- both educated and uneducated varieties -- largely because the capital , Mexico City , hosts most of the mass communication media with international projection . For this reason , most of the film dubbing identified abroad with the label `` Mexican Spanish '' or `` Latin American Spanish '' actually corresponds to the central Mexican variety . </P>
when did they start speaking spanish in mexico
when did they start speaking spanish in mexico
the 16th century
the 16th century