However, it's important to note that other languages are also spoken, including:
* English: Especially in tourist areas and business settings.
* Haitian Creole: Due to the close proximity to Haiti, some people in Santo Domingo, particularly in border areas, speak Haitian Creole.
* Indigenous languages: While most are now extinct, there are still a few individuals who speak Taíno languages, which were spoken by the original inhabitants of the island.
So while Spanish is the dominant language, you might encounter other languages depending on where you are in the city and who you are interacting with.