Guarani
Guarani
Guarani (/ɡwaɾaˈni/; Spanish: [ɡwaˈɾani]) is an indigenous language of South America that belongs to the Tupi–Guarani family of languages. It is one of the official languages of Paraguay, where it is spoken by the majority of the population, and where half of the rural population is monolingual. It is also spoken in parts of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.
Etymology
The term "Guarani" is generally thought to mean 'warrior'. It is derived from the words gua (war) and ra (warrior) in the Tupi–Guarani language family.
Related Terms
- Tupi–Guarani language family: A family of languages spoken in South America, including Guarani.
- Paraguay: A country in South America where Guarani is one of the official languages.
- Argentina: A country in South America where Guarani is spoken in some regions.
- Brazil: A country in South America where Guarani is spoken in some regions.
- Bolivia: A country in South America where Guarani is spoken in some regions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guarani
- Wikipedia's article - Guarani
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