Most people speak English on the island.

The local language is Papiamentu

Here are some common Papiamentu phrases for those who want to embrace the culture :)

Greetings

"Bon bini" (BON BEE-nee) - Welcome

"Kon ta bai?" (KON TAH BY) - How are you?

"Mi ta bon" (MEE TAH BON) - I'm fine

Basic words:

"Danki" (DAHN-kee) - Thank you

"Por fabor" (pohr fah-VOHR) - Please

"Lo siento" (LOH see-en-toh) - Excuse me

"Kuantu?" (KWAN TOO) - How much?

Food and drink:

"Kuminda" (koo-MEEN-dah) - Food

"Bebida" (beh-BEE-dah) - Drink

"Agua" (AH-gwah) - Water

"Cerves" (SER-VEZ) - Beer

Directions and transportation:

"Kaminda" (kah-MEEN-dah) - Road

"Bushalte" (BOO-shahl-teh) - Bus stop

"Taksi" (TAHK-see) - Taxi

"Kua bo mi por yega?" (KWAH BOH MEE pah YAY-gah) - How do I get there?

Emergencies:

"Ayuda" (ah-YOO-dah) - Help

"Polis" (poh-LEES) - Police

"Hospital" (oh-spi-TAH-lee) - Hospital

"Kon mi por yega na hospital?" (CONe MEE pah YAY-gah NAH oh-spi-TAH-lee) - How do I get to the hospital?