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A Visayan Austronesian language of the central and southern Philippines. The most widely-spoken language of the Visayas and Mindanao, often counted as the largest Philippine language by L1 speakers.
Chavacano
Also known as: Chabacano, Zamboangueño, Philippine Creole Spanish
A Spanish-based creole language of the Philippines, with its strongest living community in Zamboanga City and related varieties historically spoken in Cavite, Ternate, and Cotabato. It preserves much Spanish vocabulary while using a Philippine grammatical frame shaped by local languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Chavacano?
Chavacano is a dialect of the Chavacano language.
Where is Chavacano spoken?
Chavacano is primarily spoken in Philippines.
Which region is Chavacano associated with?
Chavacano is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Chavacano known by other names?
Yes — Chavacano is also referred to as Chabacano, Zamboangueño, Philippine Creole Spanish.
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