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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).
Mbyá Guaraní
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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Frequently asked questions
What language is Mbyá Guaraní?
Mbyá Guaraní is a dialect of the Guarani language.
Where is Mbyá Guaraní spoken?
Mbyá Guaraní is primarily spoken in Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina.
Which region is Mbyá Guaraní associated with?
Mbyá Guaraní is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
What are the other dialects of Guarani?
Guarani also includes Paraguayan Guarani, Bolivian Guarani. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Guarani dialects
See on the atlas →Eastern Bolivian Guarani
The Guarani varieties of southeastern Bolivia, recognised as one of the country's official Indigenous languages.
Nearby dialects
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