Qusqu Runasimi
The Quechua of the Cusco region in southern Peru. Often used as a reference variety for Southern Quechua and the medium of much of modern Quechua-language media.
Kichwa
Also known as: Ecuadorian Quichua
The Northern Quechua varieties of Ecuador, often spelled Kichwa. Distinct in vowel inventory and verb morphology from Southern Peruvian and Bolivian Quechua.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kichwa?
Kichwa is a dialect of Quechua.
Which region is Kichwa associated with?
Kichwa is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kichwa known by other names?
Yes — Kichwa is also referred to as Ecuadorian Quichua.
What are the other dialects of Quechua?
Quechua also includes Cusco Quechua, Bolivian Quechua. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Quechua dialects
See on the atlas →South Bolivian Quechua
The Quechua of the Bolivian highlands. The largest Quechua variety by national share of speakers and one of Bolivia's recognised official languages.