SpanishDict
Spanish dictionary and learning website
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SpanishDict is a Spanish-American English reference, learning website,[1] and mobile application.[2] The website and mobile application feature a Spanish-American English dictionary and translator, verb conjugation tables, pronunciation videos, and language lessons.[3] SpanishDict is managed by Curiosity Media.[4]
An example of SpanishDict's dictionary feature in April 2023 | |
| Available in | English Spanish |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Chris Cummings |
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| Industry | Online education |
| Services | Spanish and English conjugation, translation, and learning. |
| Registration | Optional[a] |
| Current status | Online |
| Native client(s) on | Android, iOS, iPadOS |
SpanishDict was founded by Chris Cummings and Jeremy Cummings in 1999.[2] Chris Cummings, took over as CEO in 2007 while he was studying for degrees Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration at Harvard University.[5]
According to Fast Company, SpanishDict was being accessed by over 9 million users per month in 2013.[5] In 2014, the Washington Post reported that SpanishDict reached over 12 million users per month.[1] During the COVID-19 pandemic, SpanishDict and its accompanying product for English learners, inglés.com, reached over 100 million people annually.[2]
SpanishDict is often cited as a resource in academic journal articles in the fields of language acquisition[6][7][8] and linguistics.[9][10][11][12]
In 2022, Curiosity Media was acquired by IXL Learning.[13]
SpanishDict was the host of a writing competition #LoveSpanish, in which the participants wrote about why they love the language in time with the Hispanic Heritage Month. The results were announced in 2014.[14]
Notes
- One can use SpanishDict's dictionary/word translation features without an account, but registration is required for its language learning feature.