The official languages of Puerto Rico are:
1. Spanish (Español)
- Primary and most widely spoken language
- Used in daily communication, media, government, and public education
- Culturally dominant across the island
2. English
- Also an official language, especially for federal government matters
- Taught in schools as a second language
- Common in tourism, business, and legal documents
- Proficiency varies—more common in urban and tourist areas
In Education and Government:
- Most public schools teach Spanish as the main language, with English as a subject.
- Official documents are often bilingual.
- Courts and federal offices often use English, especially when dealing with the U.S. federal government.
