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what language do they speak in cuba

They speak Spanish in Cuba, and it is the country’s official and overwhelmingly dominant language.

Main language in Cuba

  • Spanish (often called Cuban Spanish) is the official language of Cuba and is used in government, schools, media, and daily life by nearly the entire population.
  • It is a Caribbean variety of Spanish with its own accent, rhythm, and slang, but standard Spanish speakers can generally understand it.

Other languages you might hear

  • Haitian Creole is the second most spoken language, used especially in communities with Haitian roots and even in some radio broadcasts.
  • Lucumí (related to Yoruba) appears mainly in religious contexts, particularly in Santería ceremonies.
  • Smaller immigrant communities also use languages like Galician, Corsican, Chinese, and Portuguese, but these are minority languages.

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