An exhibit from the Aruba Airport
While it’s true that most locals in
Aruba know how to speak English, as well as Spanish and Dutch, it’s still always appreciated when tourists know at least a few words in the local language. Here is a short tutorial to help you at least make small talk in the local language of Papiamento (spoken in the ABC islands- Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao).
Welcome- Bon Bini
Thank You- Danki
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening- Bon Dia/Tardi/Nochi
How Are You?- Con Ta Bai?
I Am Fine- Mi Ta Bon
Goodbye- Ajo
Spicy Food- Pica
Sweet- Dushi
Hot Weather- Cayente
Water- Awa
What Time Is It?- Kwan Tor Tin
See You Later- Te Aworo
I Want…- Me Kier
How Much Does This Cost?- Kwanto Esaki Ta Costa?
Let’s Go Out- Ban Sali
About Jessie Festa
Jessie Festa is a New York-based travel content creator who is passionate about empowering her audience to experience new places and live a life of adventure. She is the founder of the solo female travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, and is editor-in-chief of Epicure & Culture, an online conscious tourism magazine. Along with writing, Jessie is a professional photographer and is the owner of NYC Photo Journeys, which offers New York photo tours, photo shoots, and wedding photography. Her work has appeared in publications like USA Today, CNN, Business Insider, Thrillist, and WestJet Magazine.
