Spanish
| Languages of Ecuador | |
|---|---|
| Official | Spanish; Spanish, Kichwa and Shuar for intercultural relations; Remaining indigenous languages are official where they are spoken |
| Signed | Ecuadorian Sign Language |
Does Ecuador have an official language?
Ecuador’s official language is Spanish, but Quichua, the lingua franca of the Inca Empire, is spoken by many of the indigenous people. Nine additional indigenous languages are also spoken in Ecuador.
What type of climate does Quito have?
subtropical highland climate
The weather in Quito is consistent with that of a subtropical highland climate. The average temperature during the day is 70 °F (21 °C), which generally falls to an average of 50 °F (10 °C) at night. The average temperature annually is 64 °F (18 °C). There are two seasons in the city: dry and wet.
Do they speak English in Quito?
Ecuador’s official language is Spanish, and there are more than 30 native languages still spoken throughout the country. People in Quito are usually very amiable, and even though English is spoken in most restaurants and hotels, speaking a bit of Spanish will still give you a taste of our culture.
What are the top 3 languages spoken in Ecuador?
Today, Spanish spoken in Ecuador has 3 distinct regional variations: Amazonic, Andean, and Equatorial Coastal. The most widely spoken variants are Andean Spanish, spoken in the highlands, and Equatorial Coastal Spanish, spoken from the northern border with Colombia and the southern border with Peru.
Does it rain a lot in Quito Ecuador?
When is the rainy season in Quito? It can rain lot during October through May in Quito – and the most during March and April. Temperatures don’t vary much through the year. Because of it’s location on the equator, Quito has a consistent 12.5 hours of daylight all year long.
Does Quito have snow?
The cool climate in Quito and other areas in the Andes usually merits a jacket. Snow rarely falls even at these high altitudes. The only glimpse of snow most Ecuadorians have ever had is of the snow capped peaks of 20,000+ feet (6,096m), which are covered in snow year round.
Does it always rain in Quito?
It is true that it does rain in the afternoons in Quito often. But it usually lasts about 36 minutes and then the sun and cloud combination is right back until the sun sets around 6:30pm. Bring a rain jacket or an umbrella and you’ll survive the worst of it.
Is Quito hot or cold?
Weather in Quito Many people assume that Quito is a hot city because of its proximity to the equator (just 25km away). However, due to the city’s altitude of 2,800m (9252ft) above sea level, the weather ranges from warm, sunny days to cold or windy temperatures mixed with rain.
Do a lot of people in Ecuador speak English?
It’s helpful to know a smattering of Spanish in order to get around; however, most Ecuadorians in the tourism industry speak English (and sometimes French or German as well). For the most part, visitors should not expect the general population of Ecuadorians to speak much English.
