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Spanish is spoken so heavily in North and South America because Spain had a large number of colonies on these two continents, and imposed Spanish on the native inhabitants.
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Spanish is spoken in South and North America because of the history of colonization by Spanish conquistadors in the 15th and 16th centuries. Spain established colonies in the Americas, leading to the widespread adoption of the Spanish language. Today, Spanish-speaking populations in these regions have preserved and continued to pass on the language through generations.
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In how many continents is Spanish spoken?
Spanish is spoken in every continent including Antarctica where Spanish-speaking Chileans and other people from other Spanish-speaking nations conduct scientific research. In North America, it is a national language of Central American countries including Mexico, and spoken by a sizable minority in the United States. It is spoken in nearly every South American country except Brazil, French Guyana and Suriname. In Europe, it is spoken in Spain. While Spanish is not widely spoken in Asia, Judæo-Spanish (Ladino) is spoken by more or less 150,000 speakers in Israel and Turkey. The Filipino language has Spanish loan words, as Spanish was once an official language of the Philippines. Spanish is an official language of Equitorial Guinea in west Africa, and spoken by many in Morocco. In Oceania, it is spoken in Easter Island.
Why is spanish spoken in all South Aamerican countries except Brazil?
Spanish is spoken in South American countries due to the region's history of colonization by Spain. Brazil, on the other hand, was colonized by Portugal, which is why Portuguese is the official language spoken in the country.
What European language is spoken in the western hemisphere?
There are many European languages spoken in the Western Hemisphere. In North America, Spanish, English and French are spoken. In South America, Spanish, English, Dutch, French and Portuguese are spoken.
What is the dominant language spoken on the South American continent?
Spanish is the dominant language spoken in South America. It is the official language in most countries in South America, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
What languages are spoken in south American?
The main languages spoken in South America are Spanish, Portuguese, and English in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Guyana. Indigenous languages are also spoken by various communities, including Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, and others.
Which continent does Spanish belong to?
The spanish language originates from Spain which is found on the iberian peninsula on the continent of Europe. Spanish is also considered a national language in Mexico which is found in the North American continent. It is also spoken in Central America which pertains to the North American and South American continents. Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic also considers spanish their own and they are found in the Caribbean which belongs to the North American continent. Spanish is also spoken in South America except for the nation of Brazil and the Guyanas
What language is spoken in all South American countries except one?
There is no language that is spoken in all South American countries except one. You're thinking of Spanish, but Spanish is not spoken in:BrazilGuyanaFrench GuianaSurinameThe Falkland Islands
How many continents are there where Spanish is spoken?
Primarily in North and South America, and of course Europe, but there are a number of Spanish speakers everywhere (in the Philippines in Asia, in North Africa, for example). If you don't include the Carribean as a part of North America/South America, its spoken there too.
What continents spanish mainly spoken in?
North America and South America
Which two languages are commonly spoken in South America?
Spanish and Portuguese. Native languages are also abundant in South America.Spanish and Portuguese.
What are the top 5 languages spoken in south America?
The top five languages spoken in South America are: - Spanish - Portuguese - English - French - Netherlander
In how many continents is Spanish spoken?
Spanish is spoken in every continent including Antarctica where Spanish-speaking Chileans and other people from other Spanish-speaking nations conduct scientific research. In North America, it is a national language of Central American countries including Mexico, and spoken by a sizable minority in the United States. It is spoken in nearly every South American country except Brazil, French Guyana and Suriname. In Europe, it is spoken in Spain. While Spanish is not widely spoken in Asia, Judæo-Spanish (Ladino) is spoken by more or less 150,000 speakers in Israel and Turkey. The Filipino language has Spanish loan words, as Spanish was once an official language of the Philippines. Spanish is an official language of Equitorial Guinea in west Africa, and spoken by many in Morocco. In Oceania, it is spoken in Easter Island.
Which is the biggest south American country where spanish is not spoken?
Most South American countries speak Spanish. Brazil is the largest country in South America and Portuguese is their primary language. Making them the largest non Spanish language group in South America
Why is spanish spoken in all South Aamerican countries except Brazil?
Spanish is spoken in South American countries due to the region's history of colonization by Spain. Brazil, on the other hand, was colonized by Portugal, which is why Portuguese is the official language spoken in the country.
What European language is spoken in the western hemisphere?
There are many European languages spoken in the Western Hemisphere. In North America, Spanish, English and French are spoken. In South America, Spanish, English, Dutch, French and Portuguese are spoken.
Can spanish speakers from south America and Spain understand each other?
Yes, they can understand each other - but the South American Spanish is no longer the 'pure' Castilian spanish spoken in Spain.
What is the dominant language spoken on the South American continent?
Spanish is the dominant language spoken in South America. It is the official language in most countries in South America, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
