Quechua, also known as Runa simi, is an indigenous language of the Andes, spoken by millions across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and other Andean regions. With a long history tied to ancient civilizations, Quechua is a vital part of South America's cultural identity.
Quechua
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Classification
Quechua
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Speakers
8.5 million
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Script
Roman
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Text direction
Left-to-right
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Official language
Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador
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Other names
Qhichwa simi, Runa simi
Quechua
Quechua is a group of similar languages from South America and spoken mostly around the Andes region of South America. It is an official language in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, along with Spanish.
The language has a relatively robust 8.5 million speakers; however, there are very few written resources for Quechua which makes it difficult to learn and to preserve. It is considered an endangered language.
At Geo Language Services, we provide translations that respect the language’s traditions and local variations, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance for Quechua-speaking communities.
Services offered for this language
Translation / Transcreation / Subtitling / Localization / Adaptation / Copywriting / Authoring / Proofreading / Revision / Editing / Translation quality assurance / Terminology / Linguistic validation / Glossary creation / Dubbing / Voice-overs / Transcription / Typesetting / Simultaneous interpreting / Consecutive interpreting / Conference interpreting / Telephone interpreting / Public service interpreting / Interpreting equipment hire / Foreign language consulting
Interesting fact
Quechua is famously the language of the ancient Incas. The word Inca or Inka means “lord” or “king” in Quechua.
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