Spanish word

guaraní

Pronunciation

IPA/gwaɾaˈni/

Meaning

  • masculine nounGuarani

Example

Mi abuela habla guaraní con sus vecinos.

My grandmother speaks the Guarani language with her neighbors.

Illustration for guaraní (Guarani)

More examples

Quiero aprender guaraní para comunicarme con mi familia.

I want to learn Guarani to communicate with my family.

Core concept

South American indigenous language spoken mainly in Paraguay.

Common phrases

  • hablar guaraní

    speak Guarani

  • aprender guaraní

    learn Guarani

  • curso de guaraní

    course in Guarani

Similar words

idioma: System of words and rules used for communication.
lengua: Language associated with a particular region or people, often a mother tongue.
dialecto: Regional or social variety of a language with distinctive pronunciation and vocabulary.
habla: Individual way of speaking, including pronunciation, rhythm, and word choices.

Definition in Spanish

Lengua indígena de la familia tupí-guaraní hablada sobre todo en Paraguay y en regiones vecinas; también nombre del pueblo que la habla.

Word origin

Adopted during the colonial era from the Guaraní ethnonym, the word functions in Spanish as the name of the people and of their Tupi-Guarani language.

Usage tips

  • In informal Paraguayan speech Spanish and Guaraní often fuse, so recognizing a few frequent words or greetings speeds comprehension.

Other meanings

  • Guarani peoplenoun

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