what do they speak in venezuela

In Venezuela, people mainly speak Spanish (specifically Venezuelan Spanish), which is the country’s official language and the everyday language for the vast majority of the population.

Main language

• The official language of Venezuela is Spanish (often called Castilian in legal texts).

• Around 90–95% of people use Spanish as their first or main language in daily life.

Other languages

• Dozens of indigenous languages are also spoken, such as Wayuu, Warao, Yanomami, and others, and they are officially recognized within their communities.

• Smaller communities also use languages like Portuguese and Italian due to historic migration.

Quick travel takeaway

• If you visit Venezuela, knowing basic Spanish will be enough to communicate almost everywhere.

• Indigenous and minority languages matter culturally, but visitors will overwhelmingly hear Spanish in cities, media, and public life.