Interesting facts about the Judaeo-Spanish language

1. A Historical Overview

Judaeo-Spanish originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. After the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Portugal, Sephardic communities settled across the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, and beyond. Throughout these migrations, they retained their language, but it evolved, influenced by local dialects and languages such as Turkish, Greek, and Arabic. Here are some key points about its history: