Spanish language

Spanish was a spoken and written language originating from the country of Spain. It was also widespread in many Latin and South American countries, including Mexico and Colombia.

Many Mexican immigrants in Los Angeles spoke Spanish as their primary language. Officers of the Los Angeles Police Department were trained in Spanish in order to communicate with citizens who might not have as firm a grasp on English.

Jack Bauer spoke Spanish as well. During a standoff with Greg Penticoff, he used it to warn Jesse Hampton, whom Penticoff was holding hostage, to drop to the ground when he fired.

When Jamey Farrell attempted to explain to Tony Almeida why she felt forced into spying on CTU for Ira Gaines, Tony rebuked her in Spanish: "Oye, eres una verguenza."

Gael Ortega and Hector Salazar conversed in Spanish when Ortega called Salazar to report that David Goss's dead body had been delivered to National Health Services. The Salazars often issued orders to their men in Spanish.