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Brazil and Portugal are the world's two countries in which the greatest percentage of the total population uses Portuguese as their main vehicle for communication and social interaction. For Portuguese is the official language in both countries, and it's known, spoken and understood by very close to all of the countries' peoples. In addition, Portuguese continues to be a main spoken language in the former colonies of Portugal. For the language continues to hold official language status in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Such has been the impact of the Portuguese on the continent that the language shares official language status with Spanish and French in Equatorial Guinea. And there are substantial Portuguese speaking communities in Mauritius and Senegal; and growing numbers in Morocco and South Africa. Additionally, Portuguese is a main spoken language in the former colonies of East Timor and Macau in Asia. For the language shares official status with the indigenous Tetum in the first cast. And in the second case, the language shares official status with Chinese.
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∙ 10y agoPortuguese is spoken in the former colonies of Portugal in Africa: Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, there are Portuguese-speaking populations in such African countries as Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal.
Portuguese is the official and first language of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique,Portugal and São Tomé and PrÃncipe. It is also one of the official languages of East Timor (with Tetum), Macau (with Chinese) and Equatorial Guinea (with French and Spanish)
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∙ 15y agoPortuguese is spoken on all seven of the world's continents. For the Portuguese language originated in the southwest European country of Portugal. From the Iberian Peninsula, the language then was spread throughout the world by the Portuguese navigators of the 15th century and onwards. For example, the Portuguese colonized the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. They also colonized the Asian countries of China, India, and Indonesia. For they organized Daman, Diu, and Goa into Portuguese India. They settled Macau on the Chinese mainland, and the part of the Indonesian island that nowadays is called East Timor. And they colonized Brazil, which nowadays is South America's largest independent nation. Additionally, there are Portuguese speaking communities in Australia, and in the North American countries of Canada and the United States of America. And there's a Brazilian scientific presence in Antarctica.
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∙ 6y agoPortuguese speaking countries are:
- Angola
- Brazil
- Cape Verde
- East Timor
- Equatorial Guinea (limited use of Portuguese)
- Guinea-Bissau
- Macau
- Mozambique
- Portugal
- São Tomé and Príncipe
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Portuguese and spanish are the languages spoken on what continent?
Portuguese is spoken in Portugal and also in Brazil. Also in the islands of Portugal you will find them talking Portuguese like people in the Azores.
In which continent Portuguese locate?
Portugal is located in Europe. Portuguese is a langague spoken in other diverse countries.
What is the dominant language spoken on the South American continent?
Portuguese is the language with the largest number of speakers. Spanish is the language that is most widely spoken.
Either Portuguese or Spanish is spoken on which continent?
Portuguese and Spanish are the two major languages spoken in South America--and one or the other is the official language of every country in South America except for Guyana, French Guyana, and Suriname.
What are the top 5 languages spoken in south America?
The top five languages spoken in South America are: - Spanish - Portuguese - English - French - Netherlander
Is Portuguese spoken in Mozambique?
Portuguese is among the most spoken languages in Mozambique.
Is Portuguese a continent?
Portuguese is a language. The country is called Portugal and it is not a continent.
What languages do Brazilian people from South America speak?
Mainly Spanish, although there are numerous native languages also.
What 5 European languages are spoken the most in South America?
1. Spanish 2. Portuguese 3. English 4. French 5. Dutch You may see Spanish and Portuguese switch positions from different sources because the two are fairly close as it is basically Brazil (Portuguese) versus the rest of the continent (mainly Spanish). However, Brazil accounts for about 48% of the population, which means Spanish is spoken by about 52% of the continent's population, beating Portuguese for position number one.
Which continent has the most language spoken?
Asia is the continent where most of the languages are spoken.
Where is Portuguese spoken in the Americas?
Only Brazil has Portuguese as its official language.
What continent speak in Spanish Portuguese English French and Quechua?
The South American countries where Spanish, Portuguese, and English are spoken are Brazil; Argentina and Uruguay; Bolivia and Paraguay; and The Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Venezuela.
