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Spanish

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Spanish language. Spanish is an official and working language of the EU.

Spanish — the Spanish language. Spanish is an official and working language of the EU. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: Castilian

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Frequently asked questions

What is Spanish?

The Spanish language. Spanish is an official and working language of the EU.

What category of skill is Spanish?

ESCO classifies Spanish under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Spanish between industries?

ESCO tags Spanish as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Spanish the same as Castilian?

Yes — Spanish is also known as Castilian. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Spanish?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Spanish and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.