Language

• Spanish is the official language of Guatemala, but there are more than 20 indigenous Dialects spoken.

• Spanish and the dialect of Quiché (K’iché) are spoken where S.O.S. mission teams visit. Designated bi-lingual SOS team translators communicate with local bi-lingual and tri-lingual translators. To participate in an SOS Mission Trip, speaking Spanish or Quiché is not required but those skills are always appreciated.

• English to Spanish to Quiché examples:

English - Spanish - Quiché

Thank You - Gracias- Maltiox

Good Morning - Buenos días - Saqrik

Here is a short video to help pronounce these and a few other Quiché words.