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The Spanish language originated in Spain. It evolved from Vulgar Latin, brought by the Romans to the Iberian Peninsula. Spanish (or Castilian) spread to the Americas and other parts of the world through colonization, including Mexico, where it became one of the predominant languages. So, while Spanish has a strong presence in Mexico and other Latin American countries, its origins trace back to Spain.

The top 5 most used verb tenses in the Spanish language are:

1. **Presente (Present tense)** - Used to describe actions happening now or habitual actions.

2. **Pretérito Perfecto (Present Perfect)** - Used to express actions that have been completed recently or have relevance to the present.

3. **Pretérito Indefinido (Preterite or Simple Past)** - Used to describe completed actions in the past.

4. **Pretérito Imperfecto (Imperfect)** - Used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past or to provide background information.

5. **Futuro Simple (Simple Future)** - Used to express actions that will happen in the future.

These verb tenses cover a wide range of temporal contexts and are essential for expressing different aspects of actions in Spanish.