Jaguar & Tapioca: Everyday English Words from Guarani
Did you know that when you order tapioca or talk about jaguars, you are speaking a bit of Tupi-Guarani? Explore the fascinating etymology behind everyday English words derived from Indigenous…
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Paraguay’s Paradox: Where Non-Natives Speak Guarani
Explore the fascinating sociolinguistic anomaly of Paraguay, the only nation in the Americas where a vast majority of the non-indigenous population speaks an indigenous language. This article examines how Guarani…
Guaraní: The Indigenous Language That Won
Unlike almost everywhere else in the Americas, the indigenous language of Paraguay, Guaraní, is spoken by the vast majority of the population—including non-indigenous people. This post explores the fascinating history…