Guatemalan Spanish is characterized by its clear pronunciation and relatively slow pace. It uses “vos” for informal address, with corresponding verb conjugations. The dialect incorporates many words from indigenous languages, particularly K’iche’ and Kaqchikel. Distinctive features include the use of “puchis” as an interjection and “chapin” to refer to anything Guatemalan.
The Guatemalan Spanish Dialect
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