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However, if you want to learn BOTH, learn Portuguese first and then later learn Spanish. The good thing about Portuguese is that once you know it you can understand Spanish as well (not perfectly, but a good portion of it). This does not work in reverse, Spanish speakers can understand almost nothing of Portuguese.
I am currently in Brazil learning Portuguese for the same reason: it is more out of the norm to know Portuguese than to know Spanish. I stand out and I like that. However, after learning Portuguese I know that it will be relatively easy for me to learn Spanish, so that will be my next goal.
Portuguese is much more harder to understand depending on your origin. If you're american or english, I'm pretty sure Spanish is a lot easier, as HUNDREDS of english words originated from Spanish. On the other hand, if you're from eastern Europe (Romanian, Ukrainian, etc.), Portuguese will be a walk in the park, since there's many alphabetical and phonetical similarities. Besides, phonologically and even in written terms, spanish is much more fluent and easy to grasp than portuguese anyway.
What else can I help you with?
What language is most similar to spanish?
Portuguese is the language that is most similar to Spanish. Both languages are Romance languages with similar vocabulary and grammar, making it easier for Spanish speakers to understand and learn Portuguese compared to other languages.
What languages are easy to learn if you know Spanish?
If you already know Spanish, the following languages would be relatively easy to learn:PortugueseItalianFrenchCatalanEsperanto
Do spanish people know how to speak portuguese?
Spanish speakers may be able to understand some Portuguese due to similarities in vocabulary and grammar, but they may not necessarily be fluent in speaking the language. With effort and practice, a Spanish speaker might be able to learn Portuguese more easily than someone who speaks a completely different language.
Are Portuguese and Spanish interchangeable?
No. A person who learned Spanish won't be able to understand Portuguese (unless he learned Portuguese separately), and vice versa. Spanish and Portuguese sound quite similar, and many of their words are the same or very similar; you can notice that they have a common origin. But there are enough differences to cause this situation (that people can't understand one another).
As a native English speaker is French or Spanish easier to learn as a second language?
For a native English speaker, Spanish is generally considered easier to learn as a second language compared to French. This is because Spanish has simpler grammar rules, more regular pronunciation, and many cognates (words that are similar in both languages).
Should you learn Portuguese prior to learning Spanish?
I think an English speaker should learn Spanish first. It's easier, but they're very similar languages, so what you learn will be highly transferable to learning Pguese.
What language is most similar to spanish?
Portuguese is the language that is most similar to Spanish. Both languages are Romance languages with similar vocabulary and grammar, making it easier for Spanish speakers to understand and learn Portuguese compared to other languages.
What languages are easy to learn if you know Spanish?
If you already know Spanish, the following languages would be relatively easy to learn:PortugueseItalianFrenchCatalanEsperanto
How did Muslims learn Portuguese?
I think it's from the Spanish era. They were first taught Spanish. I'm not sure.
Will people uderstand your spanish in Lisbon Portugal?
Portuguese is similar to Spanish in many ways (89% similarity) so with enough patience, you could reach understanding. Some people understand written Spanish/Portuguese easier than spoken Spanish/Portuguese. It also depends on what your dialect/accent is!
Do spanish people know how to speak portuguese?
Spanish speakers may be able to understand some Portuguese due to similarities in vocabulary and grammar, but they may not necessarily be fluent in speaking the language. With effort and practice, a Spanish speaker might be able to learn Portuguese more easily than someone who speaks a completely different language.
Why should kids learn Spanish at a young age?
It is easier to learn languages when you are young.
Are Portuguese and Spanish interchangeable?
No. A person who learned Spanish won't be able to understand Portuguese (unless he learned Portuguese separately), and vice versa. Spanish and Portuguese sound quite similar, and many of their words are the same or very similar; you can notice that they have a common origin. But there are enough differences to cause this situation (that people can't understand one another).
What is the easiest language to learn besides spanish?
If you find Spanish to be easy to learn, you'll probably have a similarly easy time learning Italian or Portuguese, or French to a certain extent.
Do the Portuguese speak Spanish?
No, the Portuguese do not speak Spanish. They speak Portuguese, which is a distinct language from Spanish.
Is it easier to learn Spanish by hearing instead of reading?
Si. Yes.
Is it hard to learn spanish?
Not in my opinion,I think it's easier then English!
