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Most Brazilians speak Portuguese because conquerors from Portugal invaded Brazilian territory, making it then a colony of theirs; from the year 1500 to 1822 (Brazil's independence, proclaimed by a Portuguese prince though, who became an emperor just in the sequence, due to monarchist rules) the "new American country" kept under Portuguese rule (or heel...); many native folks had been murdered and African taken as slaves as well, but others, while surviving, were yet admixed with whites (Portuguese or their descendants - the latter, yet born in Brazil), so the language was yet in full usage (even mixed with local "Indians'" and blacks' languages and dialects); that is why and how Portuguese still is the official and almost "universal" language in Brazil.
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Portuguese is spoken in Brazil because Brazil was a former Portuguese colony. When Portuguese explorers arrived in Brazil in the 16th century, they brought their language with them, which over time became entrenched in the country as the primary language due to colonization and cultural influences.
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Why do Portugese speakers worldwide refer more to Brazilian Portugese than to European Portugese?
Brazil has a much larger population than Portugal, making Brazilian Portuguese more widely spoken and understood around the world. Additionally, Brazil has a significant cultural influence globally through music, film, and sports, which also contributes to the prevalence of Brazilian Portuguese in the media and popular culture.
Is Brazil French?
No, Brazil is not a French-speaking country. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
What langauage is commonly spoken in Brazil?
The official language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese.
Is french spoken in Brazil?
No, French is not widely spoken in Brazil. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
What is the three most popular languages in the western hemisphere?
The three most popular languages in the western hemisphere are Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Spanish is widely spoken in countries like Mexico, Spain, and most of central and south America. English is spoken in the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. Portuguese is primarily spoken in Brazil.
How much Portuguese is spoken in Argentina?
None. Portugese is spoken in Brazil, Spanish in Argentina
Which europeans nation was the most influential in colonizing Brazil?
Portugal. Which is why Portugese is spoken in Brazil today.
What is Brazil's political system like?
Language spoken- Portugese Head of government- Fernando Henrique.
How you say fabulous in Brazilian?
The language spoken in Brazil is not called Brazilian, it is Portugese. If you re-phrase your question, you may get the answer that you seek.
What is Brazil's language Spanish?
Brazil's language is Portugese.
Why do Portugese speakers worldwide refer more to Brazilian Portugese than to European Portugese?
Brazil has a much larger population than Portugal, making Brazilian Portuguese more widely spoken and understood around the world. Additionally, Brazil has a significant cultural influence globally through music, film, and sports, which also contributes to the prevalence of Brazilian Portuguese in the media and popular culture.
What lanuages are spoken in the rainforests?
portugese and spainish
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Portuguese
How do you say Hello in Brazil?
olá! (portugese)
What is goodbye in Brazilian?
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What country is called the Mother of Brazil?
Portugal is the mother of Brazil. Brazil was once Portugese colony.
Is Brazil French?
No, Brazil is not a French-speaking country. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
