The official language on Aruba

Has anyone ever tried to learn Papiamento, the native language of Arubans? Or perhaps you have picked up a few words and phrases? I know most people who live on Aruba are bilingual at the least but it is always nice to say a few words of a local language.

Well, here are few Papiamento words to get by while you are in the island, you might able to win friends by exchanging pleasantries.

good morning

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bon dia

how are you?

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cón ta bai??

your island is beautiful

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bo isla ta bunita

i'm quite sure if you are going to say this word with a good smile you will be able to make new friends in the island. will you agree?

Travelwithgrace wrote:

Has anyone ever tried to learn Papiamento, the native language of Arubans? Or perhaps you have picked up a few words and phrases? I know most people who live on Aruba are bilingual at the least but it is always nice to say a few words of a local language.

Papiamento is actually a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese and Galician. Have you heard the song " La Isla Bunita"? It is a Spanish lullaby. I think Papiamento sounds like it.

I already heard that song sang by Madonna. Some of the words are in Spanish. It means, a "beautiful island". So I think, it has something to do with Papiamento. Are you aware that a Spanish guitar was used to play this song?