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First, a word about Romance: while with a small "r" it means love and desire, with a capital "R" it refers to languages that were derived from ancient Rome. All of the Romance languages, including French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian, emerged out of Latin, the language spoken in the widespread world of the Roman Empire. And even though Latin (and the Roman empire) both are long gone, their influence is still felt in the languages people in those countries speak even today.
Because the whole Iberian peninsula has been part of the Roman Empire for more than 600 years (until about 400 AD) and over that time a great number of Romans went there to live and work. Moreover, Latin became the official language there over all those years.
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What countries have romance languages?
Some countries that have Romance languages as their official or widely spoken languages include: Spain Portugal France Italy Romania Brazil Argentina Mexico
What languages are spoken in France Italy Spain Portugal and Romania?
All of these countries speak Romance languages as their national languages.For the languages of France, click here.For the languages of Italy, click here.For the languages of Spain, click here.For the languages of Portugal, click here.For the languages of Romania, click here.
What are the languages of Spain and Portugal?
For the languages of Spain, click here.For the languages of Portugal, click, here.
What countries speak the Romance languages?
Countries that speak Romance languages include Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Romania, and countries in Latin America such as Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. These languages are derived from Latin and include Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian, among others.
How did the roman romance languages receive their name?
The Romance languages received their name because they evolved from Latin, the language of the Roman Empire. The term "Romance" comes from the Latin word "Romanice," which means "in the Roman manner." These languages developed and spread across different regions after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Where are the Romance languages mainly spoken?
The Romance languages are mainly spoken in Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Some of the most widely spoken Romance languages include Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian.
Where Does The language Spanish Come From?
Spain. It is one of the "Romance" languages, so it was originally derived from Latin.
What are the countries of Spain and Portugal?
if u mean languages Portuguese and spanish
What languages are spoken in Spain and Portugal?
The most prominent language in Portugal is Portuguese.The most prominent language in Spain is Spanish (also called Castillian, in order to distinguish it from the dialects of the Americas).Other languages in Spain are:Aranese, co-official in Catalonia, a variety of Gascon, which in turn is a variety of Occitan.Basque, co-official in the Basque Country and Navarre (see Basque and mixed zones).CatalanGalician
What language is Portuguese?
Portuguese is a Romance language that originated in Portugal and is now spoken by around 220 million people in countries such as Brazil, Portugal, Mozambique, Angola, and Cape Verde. It is closely related to Spanish and has influenced other languages such as Japanese and Tetum.
What kind of alphabet does Spain have?
The same kind as all romance languages have...the Latin Alphabet.
Which two European countries contributed the most to the languages of latin America?
Spain and Portugal .
