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These words come mostly from the Andean Spanish dialects of Ecuador, with strong influences from Quichua (Northern Quechua), although Quechua had no historical presence in the Ecuadorian coast. This is the case of the Quechua-origin word "ñaño" (brother) which is widespread throughout the country.
May 4, 2024 · Traveling north along the coast—from the largest city in Ecuador (Guayaquil) to the predominantly African-Ecuadorian province of Esmeraldas—you’ll encounter tons of language and demographic variations. The general key to speaking coastal Ecuadorian Spanish is to drop the letter s from the ends of your sentences.
- Achachay. If you’re feeling cold (which will happen if you visit the capital Quito), you can use this word instead of “frio”. ¡Achachay! pásame el abrigo – It’s cold!
- Amiguero. Ecuadorian slang for someone who is a people person. Juan es muy amiguero – Juan is a people person.
- Bacán. When you find yourself surrounded by amazing people or experiencing a new, cool and exciting experience, bacan is the word to express this feeling.
- Biela. When you want to order a couple of beers, while sounding like an local, biela is a word that would help you with both tasks. Vamos a tomarnos unas bielas – Let’s drink some beers.
Ñaño / ñaña = Brother / Sister. Borrowed from the Quechua word for siblings, ñaño or ñaña are words used to refer to one’s brother or sister, respectively. These terms are principally used in the Andes region of Ecuador, and you’ll especially hear it from quiteños, or people from Quito. Ahuevarse = To chicken out.
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Oct 25, 2022 · brother (n.)"male person in his relation to another person or other persons of either sex born of the same parents," Old English broþor, from Proto-Germanic *brothar (source also of Old Norse broðir, Danish broder, Old Frisian brother, Dutch broeder, Old High German bruodar, German Bruder, Gothic bróþar), from PIE root *bhrater-.
Kichwa is the most widely spoken indigenous language of the Americas. It is spoken today in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. There are dialectical differences between regions. Within Ecuador, where I grew up, one finds minor letter changes between regions. In one dialect people might say kanda instead of kanta; jaka instead of q’aqa;
May 8, 2017 · Embark on a linguistic journey through the vibrant tapestry of Ecuadorian Spanish with our guide to ten of the most commonly used slang words and phrases. Dive into the heart of Ecuador's rich language culture, understand the context, and listen to examples of usage.
