However, there are also several regional dialects spoken within the region:
* Emilian: This is the most widely spoken dialect in the region and is divided into various sub-dialects.
* Romagnolo: This dialect is spoken in the Romagna region, which covers the south-eastern part of Emilia-Romagna.
* Bolognese: This dialect is spoken in the city of Bologna and its surrounding areas.
While these dialects are often used in everyday conversation, Italian remains the official language used in education, government, and formal settings.