People from Curaçao speak Papiamento, a creole language with influences from:
* Portuguese: This is thought to be the base of the language, brought by Portuguese traders in the 16th century.
* Spanish: Spanish influence came from the Spanish colonization of the island.
* Dutch: Dutch influence came from the Dutch West India Company, who took control of the island in the 17th century.
* English: English influence is relatively recent, coming from the island's status as a Dutch colony and later its status as a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Papiamento has a distinct accent that is unique to the island. It's a blend of the languages listed above, with its own pronunciation rules and grammatical structures.
If you're interested in learning more about Papiamento and its unique accent, you can find resources online or visit the island itself!