¡Kamisaki, querida comunidad de Papá Aprende! Hoy vamos a aprender 20 frases útiles en aymara e inglés para que puedas usarlas en tus viajes, en el mercado o en conversaciones cotidianas. Así como el inglés es un idioma global, el aymara es la voz de nuestros antepasados. ¡Vamos!
Hello, dear Papá Aprende community! Today we’re going to learn 20 useful phrases in Aymara and English so you can use them on your trips, at the market or in everyday conversations. Just as English is a global language, Aymara is the voice of our ancestors. Let’s go!
📚 20 Frases Esenciales | 20 Essential Phrases
| N° | Aymara | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamisaki | Hello! / How are you? |
| 2 | ¿Kunjamasktasa? | How are you doing today? |
| 3 | Aski urukipana | Good morning! |
| 4 | Nayax joxa markankiritwa | Hi, I’m new here. |
| 5 | ¿Kuna sutimasa? | What’s your name? |
| 6 | Suma uñt’asipxañani | Nice to meet you! |
| 7 | ¿Kawkinsa kankiritasa? | Where are you from? |
| 8 | Munasimawa | I love you. |
| 9 | Yuspayarpa | Thank you. |
| 10 | Jani jani (respuesta: Jani jani, waliki) | You’re welcome! (response: You’re welcome, anytime.) |
| 11 | ¿Kamisaki? ¿Kawkirus muxsa utji? | Excuse me, could you tell me where the restroom is? |
| 12 | P’ampachita | I’m sorry. |
| 13 | Jikisiñkama | See you later! |
| 14 | Aski urukipan / Aski arumakipan | Have a nice day! / Good night! |
| 15 | ¿Kuna chaniwa? | How much does it cost? |
| 16 | Nayax chinkaskta. ¿Yanapista? | I’m lost. Can you help me? |
| 17 | Manq’aw jank’añawa | I’m hungry. |
| 18 | Aka qullqixa wali jilawa | This is very expensive. |
| 19 | Sarañawa | I have to go now. |
| 20 | Arumaki | Good night (farewell). |
🗣️ Diálogos con frases comunes | Dialogues with common phrases
Diálogo 1: Conociendo a alguien | Dialogue 1: Meeting someone
Persona A: Kamisaki. ¿Kuna sutimasa? – Hello. What’s your name?
Persona B: Nayax Maria. ¿Jumasti? – I’m Maria. And you?
Persona A: Nayax John. Suma uñt’asipxañani. – I’m John. Nice to meet you.
Persona B: Suma uñt’asipxañanipuni. ¿Kawkinsa kankiritasa? – Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
Persona A: Nayax Manejjan markankiritwa. – I’m from the United States.
Diálogo 2: En el mercado | Dialogue 2: At the market
Comprador (Buyer): Kamisaki. ¿Kuna chaniwa aka ch’uqinaka? – Hello. How much are these potatoes?
Vendedor (Vendor): Akanakax kimsa bolivianuwa. – These are 3 bolivianos.
Comprador: Aka qullqixa wali jilawa. ¿Iraqita? – This is very expensive. Can you give me a discount?
Vendedor: Waliki, iskalla bolivianuwa. – Okay, two bolivianos.
Comprador: Yuspayarpa. Aka qullqinaka. – Thank you. Here’s the money.
Diálogo 3: Pidiendo ayuda | Dialogue 3: Asking for help
Turista (Tourist): Kamisaki. ¿Yanapista? Nayax chinkaskta. – Hello. Can you help me? I’m lost.
Local: Jisa, waliki. ¿Kawkirus munta? – Yes, sure. Where do you want to go?
Turista: Nayax Tiwanakaru munta. – I want to go to Tiwanaku.
Local: Aka nanakaxa. Minibus utji qhathuru. – Go this way. There are minibuses to the market.
Turista: Yuspayarpa. – Thank you.
Local: Jani jani, waliki. – You’re welcome.
Diálogo 4: Despidiéndose | Dialogue 4: Saying goodbye
Amigo 1 (Friend 1): Sarañawa. Jikisiñkama. – I have to go now. See you later.
Amigo 2 (Friend 2): Aski arumakipana. ¿Jumasti kunjamaskta? – Good night. How are you?
Amigo 1: Walikiskta. Arumaki. – I’m fine. Good night.
📝 Pronunciación rápida | Quick pronunciation guide
| Aymara | Pronunciación aproximada |
|---|---|
| Kamisaki | Kah-mee-sah-kee |
| Kunjamasktasa? | Koon-hah-mas-ktah-sah |
| Aski urukipana | Ahs-kee oo-roo-kee-pah-nah |
| Suma uñt’asipxañani | Soo-mah oon-nyah-see-pah-nyah-nee |
| Yuspayarpa | Yoos-pah-yahr-pah |
| P’ampachita | Pahm-pah-chee-tah |
| Jikisiñkama | Hee-kee-seen-kah-mah |
| Jani jani | Hah-nee hah-nee |
💬 Ahora te toca a ti | Now it’s your turn
¿Qué frase en aymara te gustaría aprender primero? ¿O ya conoces alguna?
Which Aymara phrase would you like to learn first? Or do you already know one?
Déjame un comentario con tu frase favorita.
¡Suma q’ara! – Have a great day!
