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About Papiamento
Papiamento blends Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and African languages.
Speakers
330,000+
Language Family
Portuguese Creole
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Papiamento?
The ABC islands offer Caribbean culture with European influences.
Common Papiamento Words
Start your Papiamento journey with these essential words and phrases.
Bon dia
Good day
bon DEE-ah
Danki
Thank you
DAHN-kee
Por fabor
Please
por fah-BOR
Si
Yes
see
No
No
noh
Awa
Water
AH-wah
Kuminda
Food
koo-MEEN-dah
Amigu
Friend
ah-MEE-goo
Amor
Love
ah-MOR
Ayo
Goodbye
ah-YOH
Kas
House
kahs
Famia
Family
fah-MEE-ah
History of Papiamento
Papiamento likely developed in the 17th century, possibly in the Portuguese Jewish community of Curaçao or brought from West African trade outposts. It combines Portuguese and Spanish vocabulary with Dutch influences and African grammatical elements. It became an official language of the ABC islands in 2007.
Is Papiamento Hard to Learn?
Papiamento is accessible to Spanish and Portuguese speakers due to shared vocabulary. Grammar is simplified compared to its source languages. The blend of influences means some vocabulary may be unfamiliar, but patterns are regular.
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