I gave a impromptu exposition of the differences of our Spanish language to a group of French in Paris who was learning the language. I put an excel spreadsheet with column from left to right. The first was what was the word in French, then chose Spain plus five other LA countries, Cuba,Argentina,Colombia,Costa Rica,and Mexico. Needless to tell you they were startled and confused, like do I need to learn the language again???
Yes I know from doing business in LA for several years and traveling there often, what one considers Spanish is indeed a rich and diverse language, more so than many others if not all.