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Portuguese is the native and official language of Portugal. It's the official language of eight other countries.
In South America it's the official language of Brazil [República Federativa do Brasil].
In Asia Portuguese shares official language status with Tetum, an Austronesian native language, in East Timor [República Democrática de Timor-Leste]; and with Chinese in Macau [Região Administrativa Especial de Macau].
Portuguese is the official language of six African countries. It shares official language status with French and Spanish in Equatorial Guinea [República da Guiné Equatorial]. It's the only official language of the other five countries: Angola [República de Angola], Cape Verde [República de Cabo Verde], Guinea-Bissau [República da Guiné-Bissau], Mozambique [República de Moçambique], and São Tomé and PrÃncipe [República Democrática de São Tomé e PrÃncipe].
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What is the capital Portugal and what language is spoken there?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon, and the language spoken there is Portuguese.
Which American countries speak Portuguese?
Brazil is the unique south american country whose official and most spoken language is the Portuguese Language. Many other countries have portuguese as a secondary language, but when a question is asked that way, the only valid answer is the primary spoken language.
Why doesn't Portugal speak Spanish?
Portugal is a country. Spain is another. In Portugal you speak Portuguese and in Spain, Spanish. Portugal has been a country since 1143 and since then Portuguese has always been it's official language.
Why is Portuguese spoken in Mozambique?
Portuguese is spoken in Mozambique due to the country's history as a former Portuguese colony, which lasted from the late 15th century until independence in 1975. During this period, Portuguese was established as the language of administration, education, and trade. Even after gaining independence, Portuguese remained the official language, facilitating communication among the diverse linguistic groups in Mozambique and serving as a unifying factor in the nation.
What is a official language of the Portugal?
Portugal has 3 official Languages, being the Portuguese Language the main language. Language that is spoken by all Portuguese citizens. In a gist the 3 official Languages in Portugal are: 1 - Portuguese Language; 2 - Mirandese Language; 3 - Portuguese Sign Language. Mirandese is a Regional Language, meaning that even though it has an official status it is only spoken by less than 5.000 people (in Miranda do Douro region) and as a secondary language, being Portuguese their native language. Portuguese Sign Language is used mainly by deaf people, even thought it was recognized as an official status it has. Portuguese Language is also the official language in other 10 countries (including Brazil, Macau, Timor and Angola), which make this language to be represented officially in the 4 major Continents: Europe, Asia, Africa and America.
In what country is Portuguese the main spoken language?
Portuguese is the main spoken language in the southwestern country of Portugal. It also is the main spoken language in the South American country of Brazil. And it is the main spoken language in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. And it also is the main spoken language in the Asian countries of East Timor and Macau.
What is the capital Portugal and what language is spoken there?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon, and the language spoken there is Portuguese.
What is a person native to Portuguese called?
The question it self is confusing. Portuguese is a language. A person native to Portugal is Portuguese or a Lusitanic (person that speaks Portuguese language) They can also be Iberian. A person residing in the Iberian peninsula Portugal and Spain Portuguese is also spoken in Brazil, and parts of India, china, and Uruguay. There are Portuguese communities in Almost every country in the world.
Portuguese is spoken by the citizens of this south American country?
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
Which African country speaks Portuguese as a first language?
equatorial guinea (although portuguese is only spoken by a minority there).
What is the largetst south American country and what language is spoken there?
Brazil, Portuguese
What are the three major languages spoken in Portugal?
The three major, spoken languages in Portugal are Portuguese, French, and English. Portuguese is the country's official language, and also the most spoken of all of the nation's languages and dialects. French is known, spoken, and understood by just under one-fourth of the population. And English is known, spoken, and understood by anywhere from just over one-fourth, to about one-third, of the population.
In which South American country is Portuguese spoken and why is it the natural language of that country?
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, which is South America's largest country. Of all the countries of South America, it's most logical that Portuguese should be spoken in Brazil, and that it should have the status of the official language, because Brazil is a former Portuguese colony.So Portuguese is the native language of Brazilians for whom it's the mother tongue. But the language isn't native to Brazil. Instead, it was transplanted by the Portuguese navigators, rulers and settlers. And it was so successful in its naturalization that nowadays it's known, spoken and understood by almost all Brazilians.Portuguese is also spoken in many other South American Countries, becasue of the proximity and importance of Brazil, but it is not the official language of any other South American Country.Portuguese is spoken in Argentina and Uruguay, where the language is a required subject for schoolchildren. But the official language in both countries remains Spanish. Portuguese also is spoken in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, where it's one of the nine recognized regional languages of importance. But the country's official language remains English. And, in far lesser degrees, Portuguese also is spoken in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Venezuela; in French Guiana; and in Venezuela. But the official language of the first three countries remains Spanish; and that in the last two countries, French and Dutch, respectively.
What is the most common language spoken in Portugal?
Portuguese is the language that's most commonly spoken by the vast majority of Portugal's population, which is calculated at 10,676,910 according to 2008 estimates.
Which American countries speak Portuguese?
Brazil is the unique south american country whose official and most spoken language is the Portuguese Language. Many other countries have portuguese as a secondary language, but when a question is asked that way, the only valid answer is the primary spoken language.
Which country is in using Portugues?
Portuguese is the official language of Portugal and is also widely spoken in Brazil, the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world. Additionally, Portuguese is also spoken in countries such as Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde.
What Latin American country is Spanish not spoken?
Only two countries in Latin America do not speak Spanish. They are Brazil (whose majority language is Portuguese) and Haiti (whose majority language is French).
