Papiamento

Creole (Iberian lexicon)300,000 speakersLatin

RegionAruba/Curacao

FamilyCreole (Iberian lexicon)

Speakers300,000 speakers

ScriptLatin

TypeAlphabetic

About Papiamento

The creole of the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Blends Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and West African strands. One of the few creoles with centuries of writing. Some words carry tone distinctions. Official alongside Dutch.

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