Language in Ecuador, Espanol
Ecuador's official language is Spanish, but Quichua, an Inca language, is spoken by the Indian population. Besides Spanish, ten native languages are spoken in Ecuador. English is the most spoken foreign language amongst tourist providers and professionals.
More people come to Ecuador daily in order to learn Spanish. It’s more fun to travel if you know the language of the country. First of all, it’s cheaper than studying in Spain and Ecuadorian Spanish is the least dialect-influenced Spanish in South America. And language schools in Ecuador have professional experience.
We have compiled a small list of Spanish words and phrases to help you get around and understand the locals better during your time spent traveling in Ecuador and Galapagos Islands.
- English
- Spanish
- Hello
- Hola
- Good-Bye
- Adios
- Yes
- Si
- No
- No
- Friend
- Amigo(male), Amiga(female)
- Thank You
- Gracias
- Napkin
- Servilleta
- Fork
- Tenedor
- Knife
- Cuchillo
- Spoon
- Cuchara
- Plate
- Plato
- Water
- Agua
- Bread
- Pan
- Butter
- Mantequilla
- Tea
- Te
- Coffee
- Café
- Salt
- Sal
- Pepper
- Pimienta
- Far
- Lejos
- Near
- Cerca
- Where is the bathroom?
- ¿Dónde está el baño?
- How far is it?
- ¿Cuánto hay de aquí?
- What is your name?
- ¿Cómo se llama usted?
- My name is
- Mi nombre es
- How much does it cost?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
