Comments on: Do you HAVE to speak Spanish fluently to live in Puerto Rico?

By: chemirabal

chemirabal — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

No. I am from P. R. Spanish and English are spoken by the majority o Puerto Ricans. You can easily communicate with other peoples in English and with a + or – Spanish. Don’t be afraid to try to speak Spanish, I’m sure that in a few weeks you will be spoken very well. Puerto Rico is great country and the people are in general "buena gente". Some people say that economy in the island is bad shape and this is not necessary correct. You will be surprised by the number of BMW, Mercedes and other expensive cars in the street. Anyway go ahead with your plans and Bienvenido.

By: YOUNGPUNK

YOUNGPUNK — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

don’t really need to speak fluently, but would help with a job

By: E.T.'S GLOW

E.T.'S GLOW — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

dunno bout your ?

By: mizz scandaliz

mizz scandaliz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

i agree wit young punk

By: Kelly,TX

Kelly,TX — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

Many people leave Puerto Rico because the economy is bad.. I do not understand what makes you want to live there. Hooray for you. Getting a job is hard in PR and the pay almost everywhere is minimal. Around the Capital may be easier for you to get a job, there is a lot of bilingual people in the area. In the Country you may have barely to no chance of finding places that hires a person with Spanish as a second Language. Take into account that expenses are high. Think about it, it is a major life decision and risk. Good Luck in your endeavor.
For me PR is only for vacation.. I lived there as a Kid, then Left and always wanted to go back. In 2000 went back married with my children and had a terrible time could not survive with 2000 dollars a month. Rent and Utilities where expensive, and the grocery bill was outrageous and always have to end up buying generic for what you pay in the states for real brands. After a year there; I vowed not to ever return again. Only for Vacation…

By: ras1959

ras1959 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

Maybe not in Puerto Rico, but it seems like you do in the States any more

By: Ron O

Ron O — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

Native Puerto Ricans tend to be bilingual in Spanish and English. However, ethnic biases exist on the island just as they do on the mainland. Finding a job in an economy which already suffers a high unemployment rate will likely be difficult. You have much more to overcome than limited Spanish!

By: Hdz

Hdz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

YES, you need to speak fluent spanish to live in Puerto Rico. Spanish is the main language and is spoken by 100% of the population.

By: yayi

yayi — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

It is required to be fluent in spanish to have a job in Puerto Rico if you want to get ahead and get a decent job.

By: jsilvaperez01

jsilvaperez01 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:45 +0000

it is not that important. it is great to know two languages