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The Guarani of Paraguay. A national co-official language alongside Spanish, used by a majority of the population, often code-mixed with Spanish (Jopará).
Bolivian Guarani
Also known as: Eastern Bolivian Guarani
The Guarani varieties of southeastern Bolivia, recognised as one of the country's official Indigenous languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Bolivian Guarani?
Bolivian Guarani is a dialect of the Guarani language.
Where is Bolivian Guarani spoken?
Bolivian Guarani is primarily spoken in Bolivia.
Which region is Bolivian Guarani associated with?
Bolivian Guarani is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Bolivian Guarani known by other names?
Yes — Bolivian Guarani is also referred to as Eastern Bolivian Guarani.
What are the other dialects of Guarani?
Guarani also includes Paraguayan Guarani, Mbyá Guaraní. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Guarani dialects
See on the atlas →A Guarani variety distinct from Paraguayan Guaraní, spoken by the Mbyá people across southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and north-eastern Argentina. The most widely spoken Indigenous Guaraní variety in Brazil.
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The Guarani of Paraguay. A national co-official language alongside Spanish, used by a majority of the population, often code-mixed with Spanish (Jopará).