Speaking Jopara: A Guide To Paraguay’s Fusion Of Spanish And Guaraní

Upon arriving in Paraguay, you may be surprised to find that many people don’t communicate in Spanish. Instead, they speak a unique blend of Spanish and Guaraní known as Jopara. When I first arrived, I was unable to understand a question that someone asked me on the bus. I thought my Spanish was rusty because I had just spent a month in Brazil only speaking Portuguese. However, it turned out that the man was speaking Jopara. Prior to visiting Paraguay, I had never even heard of this language. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Jopara before your trip to Paraguay.