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Portuguese is the official language of former colonies of Portugal in Africa, Asia, and South America. In Africa, it therefore enjoys official language status in Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, it now shares official language status with Spanish and French in Equatorial Guinea. In Asia, Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese in Macau; and with Tetum in East Timor. And in South America, it still is the official language of the continent's largest country, Brazil. Additionally, though not official, Portuguese is one of the nine recognized regional languages of importance to the neighboring South American country of The Co-operative Republic of Guyana, where English remains the official language.
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What is the second most spoken language in Portugal?
In a gist it's English by a mile.English Language has an obligatory status in Portuguese Schools same as French (besides of course the Portuguese Language). This mean that every Portuguese person that went or is on school learned English and French. Although both languages are obligatory in the first years of school, at one point students have to choose between the 2 obligatory languages (English or French) for the rest of the years needed to complete High School, and most students if not all choose English over French.This mean that virtually all Portuguese students understands and speaks at least Basic English, being in most cases their second language.Third, Fourth and Fifth languages include Spanish, French, Italian, German or Latin. This means that roughly speaking a common Portuguese person knows at least 3/4 languages (Portuguese (native), English, Spanish and French).Portugal has 3 official Languages:1 - Portuguese Language (spoken by all Portuguese citizens);2 - Mirandese Language (Regional Language only spoken by less than 5.000 people)3 - Portuguese Sign Language (spoken mainly by deaf people)Even though the Portuguese Sign Language and Mirandese languages have an official status they aren't obligatory in School, not even have an optional status. This result in this languages to be a minority in comparison to English, French, Spanish or even Italian, German or Latin (all of this have an optional status in the Portuguese education system).
Is Portuguese the same as Mexican?
No. Portuguese language comes from the Western European country of Portugal, located in the Iberian peninsula. Portuguese-speaking countries include Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and other former colonies of Portugal. Mexico's most widely spoken language is Spanish, which comes from the European country of Spain, also on the Iberian peninsula like Portugal. Besides Spain and Mexico, other Spanish-speaking countries include Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Cuba and paradoxically, the United States which qualifies as the second-largest speaking country behind Mexico.
Why did napoleon invade Portugal?
It became the seat of power for the Portuguese monarchy.
What are some of Portugal's contributions to the world?
Immigration. (As in all societies, the impression of its highest expression is individual and collective. My individual impression is of the skill demonsrated by the musicians who play the accordeon and the Portuguese guitar. The acclaim of these is, somewhat, stifled. There are unique Portuguese rhythms and melodies which deserve, rightfully, international merit and promotion. It is regrettable that, since its association with the rest of Europe, the Portuguese government has not invested sufficiently in the promotion and nurturing of that which is uniquely Portuguese. FRC) finding alot of contries like Angola cape verde timor e leste mizombique they also found there selfs Portugal foud Portugal we also found Brazil
Why isn't the United Kingdom called 'the united gueendom?
Because - when the coalition of the countries that for the UK was initiated, we had a King on the throne. The term simply 'stuck'. Just like in most countries - most official labels are written in the masculine form. Besides, there is no such word as 'queendom' in the English language.
Does the Portuguese people speak English besides Portuguese?
Many Portuguese people speak English as a second language, especially in urban areas and among younger generations. English is commonly taught in schools and is widely used in tourism and business in Portugal.
What is the second most spoken language in Portugal?
In a gist it's English by a mile.English Language has an obligatory status in Portuguese Schools same as French (besides of course the Portuguese Language). This mean that every Portuguese person that went or is on school learned English and French. Although both languages are obligatory in the first years of school, at one point students have to choose between the 2 obligatory languages (English or French) for the rest of the years needed to complete High School, and most students if not all choose English over French.This mean that virtually all Portuguese students understands and speaks at least Basic English, being in most cases their second language.Third, Fourth and Fifth languages include Spanish, French, Italian, German or Latin. This means that roughly speaking a common Portuguese person knows at least 3/4 languages (Portuguese (native), English, Spanish and French).Portugal has 3 official Languages:1 - Portuguese Language (spoken by all Portuguese citizens);2 - Mirandese Language (Regional Language only spoken by less than 5.000 people)3 - Portuguese Sign Language (spoken mainly by deaf people)Even though the Portuguese Sign Language and Mirandese languages have an official status they aren't obligatory in School, not even have an optional status. This result in this languages to be a minority in comparison to English, French, Spanish or even Italian, German or Latin (all of this have an optional status in the Portuguese education system).
What is Canada's other official language besides french?
English
Is Portuguese the same as Mexican?
No. Portuguese language comes from the Western European country of Portugal, located in the Iberian peninsula. Portuguese-speaking countries include Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and other former colonies of Portugal. Mexico's most widely spoken language is Spanish, which comes from the European country of Spain, also on the Iberian peninsula like Portugal. Besides Spain and Mexico, other Spanish-speaking countries include Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Cuba and paradoxically, the United States which qualifies as the second-largest speaking country behind Mexico.
What other official language is in C anada besides french?
english
What is the most spoken language in the world besides English?
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world besides English. It is the official language of China and is also spoken in other countries such as Taiwan and Singapore.
What is the second most spoken language in brazil?
After living and working for an American multinational company in São Paulo, Brazil for just over 20 years, I can say that nobody and I mean almost nobody speaks Spanish . . . Therefore, after Portuguese, the most spoken language must be English and even then, English is not spoken too widely! David
Is Cristiano Ronaldo spanish?
He is Portuguese but of mixed descent with Portuguese (white) and Cape Verdean (black) blood. His mother side comes from Cape Verde which is in Africa. Besides that, he's from the Madeira Island which is located off the African coast even though they belong to Portugal. He gets a nice tan all year round!
What is the effect of Latin America speaking Spanish and Portuguese?
Besides the "Latin" part of the name, the fact that many Latin American traditions came from Spain and Portugal, such as the Day of the Dead or the Christmas celebration.
How many people in Cape verde speak portuguese?
Because they were colonized by the portuguese; that's the reason why brazil speak portuguese also.
Which other countries have German as the official language?
Besides the obvious answer of Germany... Austria and Liechtenstein. Switzerland has three official languages, one of which is German.
In which other European country is German spoken in?
German is the country's only official language in:LiechtensteinGerman is the majority language, and shares official status with other languages in:Germany (besides locally Sorbian, Frisian, and Danish)Austria (besides locally Slovene, Croatian, and Hungarian)Luxembourg (besides French and Luxembourgish, the latter being a form of German)Switzerland (besides French, Italian and Rumantsch)German is a minority language with official status in:Belgium (besides Dutch and French)German language has official status only in part of the country/territory:Italy (Alto Adige/Südtirol Province of Autonomous Region Trentino-Alto Adige)Polish part of Silesia, mainly Upper Silesia.German language is recognized as a minority language:Czech RepublicHungary (Danube Swabians)Romania (Transylvania and Banat Swabians)
