Latin was the language of the Roman Empire, and as the empire spread, Latin spread with it. Over time, Latin evolved into different dialects, which eventually became the Romance languages we know today.
Here are some examples of Romance languages:
* Spanish
* Portuguese
* French
* Italian
* Romanian
* Catalan
* Galician
* Occitan
While these languages have their own unique features, they all share a common ancestor in Latin. This is why they have many similarities in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.