Real Academia Española (RAE)

The Real Academia Española (RAE) is a prestigious institution founded in 1713 that oversees the Spanish language. Its main goal is to ensure the language's proper use, develop authoritative dictionaries, and promote linguistic unity across the Spanish-speaking world. The RAE studies language changes, sets grammatical and spelling standards, and publishes reference works like the Diccionario de la lengua española. While it influences language norms, it does not dictate how individuals speak; instead, it provides guidelines to maintain clarity, consistency, and richness in the Spanish language.