What Language Do They Speak in Dominican Republic?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish. Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Dominican Republic at a glance
| Official language | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Spanish is official | 21 |
| People (demonym) | Dominican |
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
| Internet domain | .do |
Other countries where Spanish is official
Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries covered here:
- Argentina
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Spain
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Haiti | Haitian Creole, French |
|---|
Dominican Republic in context
- Dominican Republic covers 48,671 km², making it the 128th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 221 people per km² ranks 47th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Haiti.
- With 10,771,504 people, Dominican Republic holds about 28.4% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Dominican Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Dominican Republic
Everyday Spanish phrases you will hear and use in Dominican Republic:
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hola |
| Thank you | Gracias |
| Please | Por favor |
| Goodbye | Adiós |
| Yes | Sí |
| No | No |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Dominican Republic — FAQ
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish.
How many official languages does Dominican Republic have?
Dominican Republic has 1 official language: Spanish.
Is Spanish spoken anywhere else?
Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries.
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