Piaroa language
Piaroa (also called Guagua ~ Kuakua ~ Quaqua, Adole ~ Ature, Wo’tiheh) is an indigenous language of Colombia and Venezuela, native to the Huottüja people. Loukotka (1968) reports that it is spoken along the Sipapo River, Orinoco River, and Ventuari River.
| Piaroa | |
|---|---|
| De'aruwa | |
| Native to | Colombia and Venezuela |
| Ethnicity | Piaroa people |
Native speakers | 13,000–14,000 (2001) |
Piaroa–Saliban
| |
| Latin | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | pid |
| Glottolog | piar1243 |
| ELP | Piaroa |
A Wirö language (commonly called Maco) is closely related, the two forming the Piaroan branch of the family.
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