While both languages share some common roots in Latin, they have evolved independently for centuries.
Here are some key differences:
* Pronunciation: Italian pronunciation is generally more straightforward, while Spanish has more vowel sounds and variations in pronunciation depending on the region.
* Grammar: Italian grammar has fewer verb tenses than Spanish and different rules for noun genders.
* Vocabulary: While there are some shared words, many words are unique to each language.
In short, Italian and Spanish are distinct languages, not different forms of the same language.