1. Today, Quechua and Aymara remain the most widespread Amerindian languages . 2. The government recognizes 62 indigenous Amerindian languages as national languages. 3. Two percent of the population speak only Amerindian languages . 4. A number of Amerindian languages are also spoken by a minority of the population. 5. In addition, several words in Chilean Spanish are borrowed from neighboring Amerindian languages . 6. The word Shikashika is onomatopeia from the Amerindian language Spanish is " raspadilla ." 7. Many Amerindian languages are spoken daily in indigenous communities, primarily in Northern Brazil. 8. Currently, four semesters of Quechua are offered to fulfill the Amerindian language requirement. 9. Approximately 23 additional Amerindian languages are spoken by more than 40 % of the population. 10. However, it is a common misconception that polysynthetic morphology is universal among Amerindian languages .
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