Eastern Bolivian Guarani
The Guarani varieties of southeastern Bolivia, recognised as one of the country's official Indigenous languages.
Paraguayan Guarani
Also known as: Avañeʼẽ, Jopará
The Guarani of Paraguay. A national co-official language alongside Spanish, used by a majority of the population, often code-mixed with Spanish (Jopará).
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Paraguayan Guarani?
Paraguayan Guarani is a dialect of the Guarani language.
Where is Paraguayan Guarani spoken?
Paraguayan Guarani is primarily spoken in Paraguay.
Which region is Paraguayan Guarani associated with?
Paraguayan Guarani is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Paraguayan Guarani known by other names?
Yes — Paraguayan Guarani is also referred to as Avañeʼẽ, Jopará.
What are the other dialects of Guarani?
Guarani also includes Bolivian Guarani, Mbyá Guaraní. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Guarani dialects
See on the atlas →A Guarani variety distinct from Paraguayan Guaraní, spoken by the Mbyá people across southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and north-eastern Argentina. The most widely spoken Indigenous Guaraní variety in Brazil.
Nearby dialects
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