How many countires speak spanish?

It's tricky to say exactly how many countries "speak Spanish" because it depends on what you mean by "speak."

* Official Language: There are 20 countries where Spanish is an official language.

* Widely Spoken: Spanish is also spoken by a large portion of the population in many other countries, particularly in the Americas.

* Heritage Languages: Additionally, millions of people around the world have Spanish as a heritage language, even if it isn't their primary language.

So, while there are 20 countries where Spanish is the official language, it's spoken by many more people in many more places around the world.