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Central and South America were conquered by Spain a country which speaks Spanish. However Brazil, was settled by Portugal and so Portuguese is spoken there.

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Most people on which continent speak either portuguese or spanish?

South America.


What continents do people speak spanish?

People speak Spanish in the continents of Europe, North America, Central America, South America, and Africa.


What languages do Brazilian people from South America speak?

Mainly Spanish, although there are numerous native languages also.


Why do people in Central America speak Portuguese?

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Around 210 million people speak Spanish in South America. It is the official language in most countries on the continent, with the highest number of speakers in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina.


What is the only country that does not speak spanish in south America?

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Why do most people of Latin America speak either Spanish or Portuguese Hint it happened in 1494.?

I think you're confusing Latin America with South America. Most people speak Spanish or Portuguese in South America because Spain and Portugal invaded and colonized the region.However, most people of "Latin" America speak either Spanish or Portuguese because that's pretty much the definition of Latin America: any American country where a Romance language is spoken, such as Spanish or Portuguese.


Where do thay speak spanish?

In Spain or in all countries in South America. In Spain or in all countries in South America.


What countries in South America speak spanish?

The following South American countries speak Spanish: Argentina Bolivia Chile Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela