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Most of south American countries speak Spanish because they were ruled by Spain. Many of the countries also have numerous indigenous languages.
Brazilian people speak Portuguese since they were once ruled by Portugal.
Suriname speaks Dutch, because it was once ruled by the Netherlands.
French Guiana speaks French because it was once ruled by France.
the Falkland Islands speak English because they were (and still are) governed by the British.
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What is the only country that does not speak spanish in south America?
They speak Portuguese in Brazil.
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
Why some of south America not speak spanish?
The following South American countries do not speak Spanish:BrazilSurinameFrench GuianaThe Falkland IslandsThese countries do not speak spanish because they were never colonies of Spain.
What two countries in south america dont speak spanish?
Brazil
What is 2 countries in south America that speak spanish?
Colombia and Chile
Which country speak spanish in latin America?
The following countries in South America speak Spanish: Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela Non-Spanish speaking countries of South America: In Brazil, they speak Portuguese Falkland Islands (Las Islas Malvinas), they speak English (about 10% speak Spanish) French Guiana, they speak French Guyana, they speak English and Creole Suriname, they speak Dutch Trinidad and Tobago, which many people classify as South America because it is right on the coast of Venezuela, they speak English, and some speak Creole.
Why is Spanish the main language of Ecuador?
Because the Spanish controlled much of South America at one time, so many countries in south America, including Ecuador, speak Spanish.
What continents do people speak spanish?
People speak Spanish in the continents of Europe, North America, Central America, South America, and Africa.
What places speak spanish?
Mainly Spain and the south of America, also Mexico.
Most people on which continent speak either portuguese or spanish?
South America.
What physical regions does Latin America include?
Those parts of South America that speak Portuguese and or Spanish.
