The most widely spoken Romance language is Spanish. With over 460 million native speakers globally, it ranks as the second most spoken language in the world by native speakers, following Mandarin Chinese. Spanish originated from Latin, the language of the Roman Empire, and evolved in the Iberian Peninsula, spreading to Latin America and parts of the United States due to colonization and migration. Its global influence is evident in various aspects of culture, economics, and politics. Spanish has numerous dialects and variations, reflecting the diverse regions where it is spoken, making it a rich and vibrant language.