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What are some languages other than Spanish and Portuguese spoken in Latin America?
Latin America, by definition, consists only of countries that speak Romance languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese and French.
What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Spanish and Portuguese are the most commonly spoken languages in Latin America?
You can draw the conclusion that Spanish and Portuguese people settled in Latin America or at least had a great influence in the area.
What impacts of Spanish and Portuguese rule endure in Latin America in the post-colonial period?
The biggest impact is language. Brazil speaks Portuguese. Most of the rest of Latin America speak Spanish. The other impact is religion. Most of Latin America are Roman Catholic.
Latin America refers to only those lands that were originally controlled by the Spanish conquistadors?
No. Also to those lands controlled by Portuguese and French colonists. Hence the name Latin America, as Spanish, French and Portuguese languages descend from the ancient Latin language.
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.
What is the two primary languages in latin America?
The two major languages of Latin America would most likely be Spanish and Portuguese.
Why is this region referred to as Latin America?
The Romans spoke Latin which is the basis for all Romance Languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Romanian). The Spaniards conquered southwestern North America, Central America, and South America (except Brazil which was Portuguese). All these conquered lands spoke one of two languages based on Latin so it was natural to identify the area as "Latin America".
Does the name Latin America come from people who speak Latin?
No. The Romans spoke Latin which is the basis for all Romance Languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Romanian). The Spaniards conquered southwestern North America, Central America, and South America (except Brazil which was Portuguese). All these conquered lands spoke one of two languages based on Latin so it was natural to identify the area as "Latin America".
What language is most commonly spoken in Latin America?
Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Latin America. Portuguese is also widely spoken in Brazil.
What are the heritages in Latin America?
Spanish, Portuguese, and French
What are the two main European languages spoken in Latin America?
The only two European languages of Latin America are Spanish and Portuguese.* Latin America means "countries in America that speak Latin-based languages."*Note: if Haiti is included in the definition, then French is also spoken.
What are two official languages of latin America?
Spanish and Portuguese
What are the major lanuages in Latin America?
Spanish, Portuguese, French.
What do most people in latin America speak?
Spanish and Portuguese.
What are some languages other than Spanish and Portuguese spoken in Latin America?
Latin America, by definition, consists only of countries that speak Romance languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese and French.
Which is a major language in Latin America?
Spanish, Portuguese and French are the main languages found in Latin America.
What helps define Latin America as a region?
spanish and portuguese are the most widely spoken languages
