Here are the differences :
Spanish
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1). Spanish explorers sail with the treasures and accommodation of the kingdom, so royal duties are more important than personal interests.
2). The purpose of the exploration of Spain because it is sponsored by the kingdom is Gold Glory (glory and bring the good name of the kingdom and find new lands and new paths to Asia) and the Gospel (the sacred mission to spread Christianity).
They are arguably pioneers and road-openers for other Europeans to explore the world.
3). Because it is financed by the kingdom, inevitably they must fulfill the achievements of the kingdom, they must be able to bring their tributes and achievements during their exploration missions.
If it fails to fulfill this, it could be punished when returning to the yard.
English/British
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1). The average British explorer is not burdened by royal regulations, their background comes from trading companies, hence called Compagnie or localized so company.
2). Their cruise destinations are purely economic, enriching themselves as well as their group.
They rarely Christianized their Colony, even if there was Christianization, usually done by people outside the Company who only boarded their voyages.
Most of the originals are Privateer, what is Privateer? Privateer was a group of explorers who were motivated by weapons and ships by the kingdom to rob other people's cruisers and the land they found, but they were not submissive or not royal servants, they were free men who ploughed because of economic motives. Later the pirated proceeds are divided for the kingdom as well.
These are the people who today are famous as famous pirates such as William Kidd, Edward Teach aka Blackbeard, John Rackham aka Calico Jack (inspiration Jack Sparrow) etc.
3). If the Company (EIC) occupies a Colony, they are indeed bound to the kingdom, but it is more free as they can create their own army, self-government outside the mother government, and organize it themselves.