Language contact occurs when speakers of different languages interact, leading to the exchange of words, phrases, and grammatical structures. This interaction can happen through trade, migration, or cultural exchange, resulting in the blending of languages. For example, when Spanish and English speakers communicate, they may borrow terms from each other, creating a unique mix of vocabulary. One common outcome of language contact is the formation of pidgins and creoles. A pidgin is a simplified language that develops for communication between speakers of different native languages, while a creole evolves from a pidgin and becomes a fully developed language. These processes illustrate how languages can adapt and change through contact.