How to say Curaçao in Spanish

How to say Curaçao in Spanish?

The official language of the small Caribbean island of curaçao is Dutch, which is still widely spoken today. However, around 65 percent of the population also speaks Spanish. You’ll find a few Spanish loanwords in the local dialect, such as ‘pinta’ for ‘painting’ or ‘bultos’ for ‘bumps’, but for the most part, the islanders speak a form of Dutch Creole.

How to say Curaçao is in Spanish?

There are two different ways to say ‘ curaçao in Spanish: either as the singular or as the plural.

How to say Curacao in Spanish UK?

If you’re living in the United Kingdom, you’ll need to use the accepted British spelling. The name of the island is Curaçao. This is the same spelling as the island’s government, which is officially known as the Estatua de León de Santa Cruz en el Caribe, or simply Estatua in English.

How to say Curaçao in Italian?

In Italian, the word “curaçao” is simply pronounced “ka-ra-cao”. This is a very easy word to learn! There are no silent letters in the spelling, so you just have to roll your tongue a little bit when saying the word.

How to say Curacao in Spanish?

The official language of the Caribbean island of Curaçao is Papiamentu. However, it is very similar to Dutch and is often referred to as “Dutch with a Caribbean Twang”. In the last decades, the use of Dutch has declined significantly due to the rise in the use of Papiamentu, so much so, that it is not uncommon to hear Papiamentu being spoken in the streets.