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

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Lost. at. Sea.

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.

Hdz

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.

Glow

You do not need to be 100% fluent in spanish. Most people in Puerto Rico speak, understand or will make a big effort to communicate with you. TV and lots of stuff are just like in the U.S. ....If you understand spanish or take classes it will help you a lot! but You can survive speaking english here. Actually to get hired you should speak english so you won't have lots of trouble and even more if you decide to work in something related to tourists or are a cheff. You should try it.

mizz scandaliz

i agree wit young punk

jsilvaperez01

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

xadralix

its a must. You might have a good time while you are on vacation if you are in the metropolitan area but if you are palnning on staying learn some spanish. As far as the job market, its already hard for the locals let alone someone who they cant understand. Good luck

divacobian

Well, when you come to USA you need to speak english to get a job here. In Puerto Rico the Official language is spanish. that doesn't mean you will not find a job, but for the daily basic life you need to learn our language. You can find a job and take spanish lessons. You can even start studying spanish now, so when you move there you will be able to speak, and not only to say some frases. But for the job you do (Chef) I think you don't need to speak fluently spanish to get hired.

Kelly,TX

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...

magda_santiago

Depending on where you are planning to move to. If it is to the touristic area a lot of people speak English, but it would make life easier.

Allie

Kelly, TX ... you make it sound so bad. And believe is not that bad. It is important to speak Spanish in PR, becuase is the first language. Though for a Spanish speaking person, it is important to speak English, because you'll probably get a better job as a bilingual. Things in PR are not as good as they can be (economically speaking), but believe me, you can survive here with a good job and a good education. And even if you have only like a high school diploma, you can still get a job that feeds you. ... People, you are not going to starve here ....

Ruthie 1959

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

myhoneylips2002

Well, in Puerto Rico almost everyone speaks fluent English as well as Spanish. It would help to learn Spanish in case you apply for a position that requires speaking spanish to those who may not understand English. But go for it, there are many non speaking spanish people in Puerto Rico. Once you work with the natives, you will pick up the language very quickly, because that's what they will be speaking in the Restaurants.

Yes, many Boricuan's and Boricua's are Bilingal. Don't even sweat it. Good luck in the future with your job there, and don't worry, you will be fine.

POR-FRY-CHICKEN

dunno bout your ?

captmhunt

There are some excellent spanish schools in P.R. If you don't speak spanish you will either learn or wish you had. You will probably have a harder time finding a job because the economy in P.R. is crap and there aren't too many jobs on the island as you will because you don't speak spanish.

You will just have to ask around and find out how much of a problem it's going to be because every restaurant has different rules and requirements.

cristy7_pr

Well, here in Puerto Rico not everyone speaks English, but you can almost always find someone who speaks English. You may not need to learn to speak it fluently, but at least know some common frases that will help you in everyday life

T17Chrs

no because their is a lots of jobs you have to speak english

confused fairy

No, but you need to know spanish, at least the basics. In the metropolitan area people have to be bilingual but we use more english there. I'm from PR and english is as important as spanish and most of the people that work in anyplace of PR needs to have fluent english. So you might be good if you know the basics.

kalamity

PR is a fine place and most are good people. However the country suffers from lack of education (although most profess college degrees), high crime, filthiness and lawlessness. I am sure you can find a menial job with a company in need of someone with English. Good Luck and be mind-full of high crime. (I lived there a better part of my life...I know what I am talking abt) Be careful there...

DaPunk

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

yayi

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.

Ron O

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!

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