Spanish is the main language spoken in Honduras. It is the official language and is spoken by the vast majority of the population as their first language. Honduran Spanish has its own regional characteristics and accent, influenced by indigenous languages and the country's colonial history, but it remains mutually intelligible with Spanish spoken elsewhere in Central America and Latin America.
Beyond Spanish, Honduras is also home to several indigenous language communities. The Garifuna people speak Garifuna (also called Garinagu), an Arawakan-based creole language with influences from African languages, primarily in coastal regions. Additionally, some indigenous groups speak languages such as Miskito, Paya, Chol, and Howxinek (formerly called Chortí), though these languages are spoken by smaller populations and are increasingly endangered as younger generations adopt Spanish as their primary language.
English is also studied in schools and spoken to some degree, particularly in tourism and business sectors, but it is not widely spoken as a first language by the general population. In total, Spanish remains overwhelmingly dominant throughout Honduras for government, education, commerce, and daily communication.