Language isolate
Chiquitano, Bolivia
Chiquitano Chon: Echo of the Plains
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Chiquitano, spoken by the Chiquitano people in Bolivia, part of the Arawakan language family with around 5,000 speakers.
Market Insights
Content is mostly oral, with some regional radio in Spanish. Younger generations often consume content in Spanish.
Cultural Context
Respectful language is used, especially with elders. Dialects are minimal across Chiquitano communities.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic standards.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal sounds and vowel harmony, challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order; tense is often implied.
Media and Text Layout
Translation may expand 10-15% to capture cultural nuances.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles may require simplification due to tonal richness.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding support for specific Chiquitano phonetic elements.
Other information
Expressions reflect harmony with nature and community.
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