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An indication of Portuguese as the main spoken language of a country is status as official language. Portuguese is the official language of the southwestern European country of Portugal. It also is the official language of countries that were once Portuguese colonies.
In Africa, Portuguese is the official language of the former colonies of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Also in Africa, it's one of the main languages spoken in Equatorial Guinea, where it shares official status with Spanish and French. And it's an important language in Mauritius and Senegal. There are Portuguese speakers in Morocco, and ever growing numbers in South Africa.
In Asia, Portuguese is one of the main languages spoken on the island of East Timor. In fact, it shares official status with Tetum. And it's one of the main languages spoken in Macau. There, on the Chinese mainland, Portuguese shares official status with Chinese.
And in South America, Portuguese is the main, official language of Brazil. It's also an important language in the neighboring South American country of The Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The official language of Guyana is English. But Portuguese is considered important enough that it's singled out as one of nine recognized regional languages.
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Portuguese is the main spoken language in Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, and several other countries in Africa and Asia.
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In what country is Portuguese the main spoken language?
Portuguese is the main spoken language in the southwestern country of Portugal. It also is the main spoken language in the South American country of Brazil. And it is the main spoken language in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. And it also is the main spoken language in the Asian countries of East Timor and Macau.
What are two main languages in Latin American?
Spanish and Portuguese are the two main languages spoken in Latin America. Spanish is the predominant language in most countries, while Portuguese is primarily spoken in Brazil.
Name two countries where spanish is the main language spoken?
Two countries where Spanish is the main language spoken are Spain and Mexico.
How many countries speak Portuguese and which ones are they in the world?
There are nine countries that speak Portuguese as their official language. These countries are Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Why do you think Portuguese is the main language?
Portuguese is the main language in countries like Brazil and Portugal due to historical colonization and influence. Portuguese explorers and settlers spread the language to these regions, where it eventually became the dominant language through centuries of cultural and political development.
In what country is Portuguese the main spoken language?
Portuguese is the main spoken language in the southwestern country of Portugal. It also is the main spoken language in the South American country of Brazil. And it is the main spoken language in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. And it also is the main spoken language in the Asian countries of East Timor and Macau.
What are two main languages in Latin American?
Spanish and Portuguese are the two main languages spoken in Latin America. Spanish is the predominant language in most countries, while Portuguese is primarily spoken in Brazil.
What was the main language spoken in Guyuna?
portuguese
What is the main business language spoken in Angola?
Portuguese
What is the main language spoken in Teresina Brazil?
Portuguese.
Is the main language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese?
Yes, the main language is Portuguese. They also speak in other languages. They are European immigrant, indigenous, bilinguaslism. But, the main language in Portuguese
Name two countries where spanish is the main language spoken?
Two countries where Spanish is the main language spoken are Spain and Mexico.
How many countries speak Portuguese and which ones are they in the world?
There are nine countries that speak Portuguese as their official language. These countries are Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
In Brazil the main language is Portuguese but what is the main language in most of the rest of South America?
All countries in South America have spanish as their national language except these 5. Click on the country to see more information about the languages spoken there:BrazilGuyanaFrench GuianaSurinameFalkland Islands
Why do you think Portuguese is the main language?
Portuguese is the main language in countries like Brazil and Portugal due to historical colonization and influence. Portuguese explorers and settlers spread the language to these regions, where it eventually became the dominant language through centuries of cultural and political development.
What is the language of Rio de Janeiro?
The primary language spoken in Rio de Janeiro is Portuguese. It is the official language of Brazil and is widely used in both formal and informal settings in the city.
What is the main language spoken by the Spanish people?
The main language spoken by Spanish people is Spanish. Some Spanish people also speak Catalan, especially the ones from Catalonia, and are also fluent in Portuguese.
