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.