Chile: primary language is Spanish — English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere.
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The primary language in Chile is Spanish.
English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere. Common in Santiago and tourist areas, less consistent elsewhere.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Chile — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
Yes — an offline translation app is genuinely useful in Chile, especially outside major tourist areas.