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''[[Querétaro|Querétaro]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Querétaro_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' <br> | ''[[Querétaro|Querétaro]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Querétaro_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' <br> | ||
Most materials used in Mexican research are written in Spanish. However, you do not need to speak or read Spanish to do research in Mexican records. However, you will need to know some key words and phrases to understand the records. | Most materials used in Mexican research are written in Spanish. However, you do not need to speak or read Spanish to do research in Mexican records. However, you will need to know some key words and phrases to understand the records. | ||
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In the early records a great many Indian words, especially names and localities, found their way into the Spanish language. Many of them were modified to make them more pronounceable to the Spanish conquerors. | In the early records a great many Indian words, especially names and localities, found their way into the Spanish language. Many of them were modified to make them more pronounceable to the Spanish conquerors. | ||
Spanish phonetics may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For example, the names of your ancestor may vary from record to record in Spanish. For help in understanding name variations, see [[Mexico Names, Personal]]. | Spanish phonetics may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For example, the names of your ancestor may vary from record to record in Spanish. For help in understanding name variations, see [[Mexico Names, Personal]]. | ||
=== The Otomí === | === The Otomí === | ||
Querétaro's most prominent indigenous group are the Otomí. The Otomí have inhabited central Mexico for thousands of years, and have preserved their language to this day. The Otomí language is part of the Oto-Manguean language family. Most Otomí speakers are bilingual and speak Spanish as well as Otomí | Querétaro's most prominent indigenous group are the Otomí. The Otomí have inhabited central Mexico for thousands of years, and have preserved their language to this day. The Otomí language is part of the Oto-Manguean language family. Most Otomí speakers are bilingual and speak Spanish as well as Otomí. | ||
=== Language Aids === | === Language Aids === | ||