The line of demarcation determined by the Treaty of Tordesillas 1494 and amended by the Treaty of Zaragoza 1529 established which parts of the New World would be under Spanish and which under Portuguese rule. Clearly the geographical demarcation also established where the relevant languages would principally be spoken.
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.
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.
Central and South America were conquered by Spain a country which speaks Spanish. However Brazil, was settled by Portugal and so Portuguese is spoken there.
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The most common languages spoken in Latin America are Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and French.
The second most-spoken language in Latin America is 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 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.
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The second most common language in Latin America is Portuguese, predominantly spoken in Brazil.
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.
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.
Spanish and Portuguese. Native languages are also abundant in South America.Spanish and Portuguese.
Portuguese is spoken in Portugal and also in Brazil. Also in the islands of Portugal you will find them talking Portuguese like people in the Azores.
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