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what language does bad bunny speak

Bad Bunny’s main language is Spanish, specifically Puerto Rican Spanish, and he also speaks English.

Quick Scoop: What language does Bad Bunny speak?

  • He is Puerto Rican, so his native and primary language is Spanish.
  • More precisely, he speaks Puerto Rican Spanish, a Caribbean variety with its own accent and slang.
  • He has become globally famous while recording almost entirely in Spanish, including major milestones like his upcoming all‑Spanish Super Bowl halftime show.
  • He does speak English and uses it in private, interviews, social media captions, and with fans, though he says he still feels most comfortable expressing himself in Spanish.

In a Vogue Q&A, he explained that he thinks and feels in Spanish and prefers to speak English mostly in private, not on camera, because translating his emotions into English doesn’t always feel the same.

Does he sing or rap in English?

  • His albums and biggest hits are overwhelmingly in Spanish; he has deliberately avoided switching to English just to “reach a certain audience.”
  • Even tracks with English titles, like “WHERE SHE GOES,” are largely in Spanish or Spanglish rather than fully in English.
  • He has said he doesn’t plan to sing fully in English just because of industry pressure, since he feels more authentic in Spanish.

Mini FAQ

  • What is Bad Bunny’s first language?
    Spanish (Puerto Rican Spanish).
  • Can Bad Bunny speak English?
    Yes, he can, and he’s still improving his fluency; he sometimes prefers to use it off‑camera.
  • What language is most of his music in?
    Spanish, which he has insisted on keeping at the center of his artistic identity.

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