Professional Quechua translation

Quechua: a language that is gaining importance

Until a few years ago, Quechua was used only as a colloquial language at home and in markets, buses and public or commercial spaces in general. In some regions in particular, Quechua was relegated to family use because it was considered an unofficial indigenous language.

In the last decade, however, public administrations in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru have been making efforts to incorporate Quechua into all areas due to its importance and its recognition as an official language. For this same reason, it is now mandatory to teach Quechua in schools and universities, and in Bolivia it is even a requirement to speak two or three languages in order to work in public institutions. As a result, many official institutions are already providing their employees with training in one of these native languages or hiring personnel who are already proficient in them. 

In addition, Quechua is gradually being incorporated into signage systems. For example, in Peru it is used on signs in streets and squares and in Bolivia it appears on posters and signs in many hospitals and some consulates. All of this shows that Quechua is becoming increasingly important and that it is necessary to continue fostering a growing appreciation of the language.