Chilean Spanish Translation Services

Spanish is the official tongue of Chile and spoken by the majority of the population, but the version spoken in this Latin American country is known as 'Chileno'.

There are a few surviving indigenous languages in Chile that are still spoken today these include Aymara, Quechua and Mapudungu.

Other international languages often spoken in Chile are English, German, and Italian. Did you know Chile also has its own form of sign language?

As it has been a separate dialect of Spanish for so long many none native speakers struggle to understand the slang terms, vocal differences and grammar.

Many Spaniards who visit Chile are surprised with just how different the vernacular is, as some words might have completely opposite or even vulgar meanings if mistranslated.

We would always recommend using a native-speaking translator as non-native speaking person will struggle to produce accurate results.

Yes, the language spoken in Chile belongs to the Indo-European Family of languages.

'Chileno' is a dialect of standard Spanish.

The answer to this is rather complex, Spanish the base foundation of Chilean is considered one of the easier languages to learn.

But to learn Chilean to a professional level can be extremely difficult, which is why all our Chilean translators are native speakers.

There are some useful Spanish phrases and words that you can use if you decide to visit Chile, so let’s dive straight into them.

Huevón / Weon / Weona - means “bro” or “dude.” It can be used when greeting someone, such as ¡Huevón! or between friends, like ¿Qué onda, huevón? It also occasionally carries a slight rude connotation with strangers, but not usually in an insulting way.

Carrete - Chileans love a good ‘carrete,’ whish is the equivalent of a party. The verb form is "carretear" and in Chileno refers to having a good time partying all night long, drinking copious amounts of wine, and dancing until sunrise.

‘¿Cachai? - means ‘Do you understand me?’ and is usually used to confirm something that has just been said. It’s a very useful word to master because it helps make conversation flow easier, and it allows you to ask for clarification if someone hasn’t really understood what you were saying.

Porfa - is an abbreviation of 'por favor' which means please

Meter la pata - is a slang term used in reference to making a mistake or having said something inappropriate. It literal translation in English is "putting your leg", and is similar to the expression 'putting your foot in it'.

Mijito - a term of endearment to express affection. It is a shortened form of mi hijito which means "my little son".

Lanza - a thief or pickpocket who frequently snatches valuables from people from the street or from a moving vehicle.

Casual al tiro - is a phrase that lets you know that something is happening immediately or straight away.

It isn't just used in Santiago de Chile, it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, From Spain and The United States to Japan and many more countries.