Practice Before You Go
Papiamento is Aruba's local language, evolved from Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and a sprinkling of African, English and French. Although Dutch is the official language, English and Spanish are widely spoken throughout the island. Previous Page
| Bon Bini! | Welcome! |
| Con ta bai? | How are you doing? |
| Bon, danki! | Fine, thank you! |
| Mi ta bon, danki | I am fine, thanks |
| Masha Danki! | Thank you very much! |
| Di Nada! | You are welcome (or) Don't mention it! |
| Hopi bon! | Great, Very good !! |
| Mi ta comprende | I understand, I understood |
| Con bo Nomber Ta? | What is your name? |
| Mi Nomber ta Naomi | My name is Naomi |
| Mi no ta comprende bo | I do not understand you |
| Contento di mirabo! | Nice to meet you! |
| Mi tin sed | I am thirsty |
| Mi tin hamber | I am hungry |
| Mi ta papia Ingles | I speak English |
| E ta leu pa bai? | Is it far to go? |
| Tur hende ta lief | Everybody is nice |
| Ban come na.... | Let's eat at..... |
| Unda bo ta keda? | Where are you staying? |
| Mi ta keda na Bucuti | I am staying at the Bucuti |
| Unda bo ta bai? | Where are you going? |
| Mi ta bai Casino | I am going to the Casino |
| Mi ta cansa | I am tired |
| Cuanto anja bo tin? | How old are you? |
| Ami tin 35 ana | I am 35 years old |
| Bo kier baila? | Would you like to dance? |
| Ban playa! | Let's go to the beach! |
| Aruba ta Bunita | Aruba is beautiful |
| Laga nos bai playa! | Let's go to town |
| Mi kier un serbes bon friew | I want a cold beer |
| Solo ta brilla | The sun is shining |
| Bon tempo semper! | Always nice weather! |
| Mi a jama un taxi | I'll call a taxi |
