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Peru: Native Lingo

Quechua (pronounced "qheshwa") is one of the two official languages in Peru (the other is Spanish). It was also the official language of the Inca Empire. Click and listen below to hear some simple phrases spoken in Quechua.

I'm Speaking Quechua!

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The Basics

Hello.

Friend

Father

Mother

Please.

Yes.

No.

Cool!

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My name is...

Where's the bathroom?

I am speaking Quechua and you don't know it!

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