Spanish Conversation · Level 65
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Spanish word
quichua
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkitʃwa/
Meaning
- masculine nounQuechua language
Example
Ella habla quichua.
She speaks Quechua.
More examples
Mi amigo practica quichua todos los días.
My friend practices Quechua every day.
Core concept
Northern Andean Quechua varieties around Ecuador.
Common phrases
estudiar quichua
study Quechua
practicar quichua
practice Quechua
conversar en quichua
converse in Quechua
Similar words
quechua: Quechua language varieties spoken across the Andes.
idioma: A spoken language used by a particular community or region.
lengua: A language that people use for everyday speech.
runasimi: Self-name used by Quechua speakers for their own language.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de variantes del quechua presentes en el norte de los Andes, especialmente en Ecuador, designadas en español como quichua.
Word origin
The Spanish form quichua adapts the indigenous self-name Kichwa and denotes the Quechua dialects of the northern Andes, especially those in Ecuador.
Usage tips
- In Ecuador quichua commonly names local village varieties that can differ greatly, so speakers often revert to simpler Spanish or a regional variety to reach mutual understanding.
Other meanings
- Quechuanoun
- Quechuanadjective
Related words
- quichuanoQuechuanadjective