Latin America, by definition, consists only of countries that speak Romance languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese and French.
You can draw the conclusion that Spanish and Portuguese people settled in Latin America or at least had a great influence in the area.
Other than English, there were several languages that were spoken in Massachusetts. Spanish was spoken the most, then Portuguese and Chinese.
No, Latin America primarily refers to regions in the Americas where Romance languages, such as Spanish and Portuguese, are spoken due to colonial influence. While Portuguese colonialism significantly impacted Brazil, the term "Latin America" encompasses Spanish-speaking countries as well. Thus, while Portuguese colonial history is a part of Latin America, the term itself is broader and includes multiple countries with diverse colonial backgrounds.
I think you're confusing Latin America with South America. Most people speak Spanish or Portuguese in South America because Spain and Portugal invaded and colonized the region.However, most people of "Latin" America speak either Spanish or Portuguese because that's pretty much the definition of Latin America: any American country where a Romance language is spoken, such as Spanish or Portuguese.
A. Through the languages spoken in those countries until this day; B. through the many visible remnants of Spanish and Portuguese culture.
Spanish and Portuguese. Native languages are also abundant in South America.Spanish and Portuguese.
Spanish and Portuguese are the two dominant languages spoken throughout Latin America. Spanish is spoken in the majority of countries, while Portuguese is mainly spoken in Brazil.
The only two European languages of Latin America are Spanish and Portuguese.* Latin America means "countries in America that speak Latin-based languages."*Note: if Haiti is included in the definition, then French is also spoken.
The three most widely spoken languages in Latin America are Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Spanish is the predominant language in most countries in Latin America, Portuguese is spoken primarily in Brazil, and English is commonly spoken in some Caribbean countries.
Spanish and Portuguese
The most common languages spoken in Latin America are Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and French.
Spanish and Portuguese are the two main languages spoken in Latin America. Spanish is the predominant language in most countries, while Portuguese is primarily spoken in Brazil.
The top five languages spoken in South America are: - Spanish - Portuguese - English - French - Netherlander
spanish and portuguese are the most widely spoken languages
Portuguese and Spanish are the two major languages spoken in South America--and one or the other is the official language of every country in South America except for Guyana, French Guyana, and Suriname.
Mainly Spanish, although there are numerous native languages also.
The top five languages spoken in South America are: - Spanish - Portuguese - English - French - Netherlander