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Why is spanish spoken in all South Aamerican countries except Brazil?
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∙ 14y ago
There are other languages spoken in South America such as French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese.
Brazil speaks Portuguese due to the colonisation by Portugal.
Most other countries were former Spanish Colonies.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 6y agoSpanish is NOT spoken in all South American Countries Except Brazil.
The following South American countries do not speak Spanish:
- Brazil
- Guyana
- French Guiana
- Suriname
- Falkland Islands
The countries of South America Speak the languages of their European conquerors. Spain did not conquer these 5 countries.
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Why does Latin America speak spanish except Brazil?
Latin America speaks Spanish because the Spanish Empire colonized most of the region in the 16th century. Brazil speaks Portuguese because it was colonized by Portugal. The linguistic differences can be traced back to the history of European colonization in the region.
What are the Spanish speaking countries in South America?
In South America only:ArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaEcuadorParaguayPeruUruguayVenezuela*All countries in South America are Spanish-speaking except for Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, and the Falkland Islands.In Central AmericaGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaIn the CaribbeanCubaDominican RepublicPuerto Rico
How many people speak Spanish in Latin America?
Roughly 420 million people in Latin America speak Spanish as their primary language.
Do brazilians speak spanish as well?
No, the official language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese, not Spanish. However, some Brazilians may also speak Spanish as a second language due to its similarity and proximity to Brazil's neighboring countries like Argentina and Uruguay.
How many continents of the world speak Spanish?
Spanish is Spoken on 5 Continents:North America (particularly Mexico and several countries in Central America)South America (all countries except Brazil, Suriname, the Falkland Islands and French Guyana)Europe (Spain)Africa (Equatorial Guinea)Asia (the Philippines, though no longer an official language there)
What countries in south America were colonized by the spanish?
All of them except Brazil, which was colonized by Portugal.
Why does Latin America speak spanish except Brazil?
Latin America speaks Spanish because the Spanish Empire colonized most of the region in the 16th century. Brazil speaks Portuguese because it was colonized by Portugal. The linguistic differences can be traced back to the history of European colonization in the region.
What countries has Brazil controlled?
Brazil did not control any countries except modern day Uruguay; it was part of the Empire of Brazil.
Which South America countries predominanty speak spanish?
Except for Brazil (portuguese), Guyana (English), French Guiana(french), and Suriname,(dutch) all other south American countries are spanish-speaking people.
Do Hispanics live in South America?
Yes. A Hispanic is someone that comes from a Spanish Speaking country, so absolutely. All countries in South America are Spanish-Speaking countries except for Brazil, which speaks Portuguese.
What are the surrounding countries of Brazil except south American countries?
Did you mean which countries in South America do not border Brazil? If yes, they are Ecuador and Chile.
Which countries in addition to Spain speak Spanish as a main language?
Spanish is spoken in every large country south of the US except Brazil. There is also a substantial Spanish speaking population in the US, although it is not the main language.
Is spanish spoken in columbia?
Yes. All the countries of South and Central America speak Spanish, except for Brazil, which uses the related Portuguese and three small countries on its border which use the languages of their former colonial masters: English, Dutch and French.
What are the spanish speaking countries in America?
In South America only:ArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaEcuadorParaguayPeruUruguayVenezuela*All countries in South America are Spanish-speaking except for Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, and the Falkland Islands.In Central AmericaGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaIn the CaribbeanCubaDominican RepublicPuerto Rico
Countries in central and south America that speack spanish?
Basically all of them except Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana (which isn't a county, but oh well).
How many people speak Spanish in Latin America?
Roughly 420 million people in Latin America speak Spanish as their primary language.
What are the Spanish speaking countries in South America?
In South America only:ArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaEcuadorParaguayPeruUruguayVenezuela*All countries in South America are Spanish-speaking except for Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, and the Falkland Islands.In Central AmericaGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaIn the CaribbeanCubaDominican RepublicPuerto Rico
