Castilian colonial empire vs Spanish colonial empire

If Castile does not unite with Aragon, or union is short living (like it would be with surviving John of Girona) how would its colonial expansion looks like? Would Spanish colinization be more or less successful than IOTL, without Crown of Aragon, Navarre and Burgundian inheritancd? On one hand-less population and resources, but IOTL Spanish colonialism was mostly Castilian adventure, so little change here. On the other hand-Castile does not need to care about Netherlands and Italy and has very short land border with France. Thus Castilians could concentrate more on Atlantic than on affairs of continental Europe, with things like 30 Years War being largely irrevelant to them. So does it mean that Castlian colonial expansion should not suffer due lack of Aragonese and Burgundian lands?
 
If Castile does not unite with Aragon, or union is short living (like it would be with surviving John of Girona) how would its colonial expansion looks like? Would Spanish colinization be more or less successful than IOTL, without Crown of Aragon, Navarre and Burgundian inheritancd? On one hand-less population and resources, but IOTL Spanish colonialism was mostly Castilian adventure, so little change here. On the other hand-Castile does not need to care about Netherlands and Italy and has very short land border with France. Thus Castilians could concentrate more on Atlantic than on affairs of continental Europe, with things like 30 Years War being largely irrevelant to them. So does it mean that Castlian colonial expansion should not suffer due lack of Aragonese and Burgundian lands?
Most likely it will not suffer for it. In any case is pretty difficult having Castile without any personal union at this timeframe as it must be united with either Castile, Burgundy or Portugal...
 
It’s going to change the rhythm of colonization, if not necessarily the outcome in the long run. If Castille doesn’t need to finance its pan-European war machine, it doesn’t need to push colonial exploitation as aggressively as it did in OTL. Also, the lack of influx of Potosí silver into Europe means that the European monetary system isn’t hugely expanded as it was, which delays the march of capitalism.
 
If Castile does not unite with Aragon, or union is short living (like it would be with surviving John of Girona) how would its colonial expansion looks like? Would Spanish colinization be more or less successful than IOTL, without Crown of Aragon, Navarre and Burgundian inheritancd? On one hand-less population and resources, but IOTL Spanish colonialism was mostly Castilian adventure, so little change here. On the other hand-Castile does not need to care about Netherlands and Italy and has very short land border with France. Thus Castilians could concentrate more on Atlantic than on affairs of continental Europe, with things like 30 Years War being largely irrevelant to them. So does it mean that Castlian colonial expansion should not suffer due lack of Aragonese and Burgundian lands?
Only Castillians could settle on the new world, the lack of Aragon wouldn't change much on this regard.
 
As it has been stated before the conquest of America and the overseas campaigns were overall done by Castile with Aragon having little to no participation until the rise of the Bourbons to the Spanish throne. Aragon would be centered in securing Italy from the French, however without Gonzalo de Córdoba's (depending on the timing of the PoD) military genius I doubt Aragon can expel the French from northern Italy but likely the Aragonese could secure Sicily and Naples. The French and Aragonese would brawl for Italy which could lead to an alliance with the Habsburgs (since Charles V was the greatson of the Catholic Monarchs his existance depends on the PoD). The Aragonese would also try going for North Africa and likely clashing with the Ottomans for dominance in the Mediterranean. Aragon would also ally with England due to the common hate for the French.

Castile could see itself embroiled in an alliance with France due to pressure from England, Portugal and Aragon, but overall Castile would focus itself on building and maintaining the overseas empire. Depending on the PoD Castile could or could not be Habsburg. If it ends up in Habsburg hands not much changes as Castile would drain itself fighting for the Germans against France and the Protestants. If not, Castile would likely isolate itself from Europe, possibly aiding the Portuguese in conquering Morocco and securing control of the Americas. Most of the American gold and silver wouldn't be spent in pointless European wars thus the impact of the inflation could be reduced and the money could be spent on Castile proper. Depending on how this money is spent we can see a wide range of possibilities, from it being wasted in constant campaigns against other European powers to even triggering some sort of industrial revolution thanks to Garay's steamship and the devaluation of local Spanish workshops which could cause desperate bosses to try everything at their disposal.
 
Well, as far as I know, some already do this in Latin America but the Spanish language will be called Castellaño and not Español
 
Yup! I think the Southern Cone countries?
These, Venezuela and parts of Spain.
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In Central America, I have heard people distinguish between regular Spanish, as spoken by La Mara Chancleta (I have my Salvadoran tío to thank for that phrase) and Castellano.
 
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