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There are approximately 350 languages spoken in South America (and 1500 at the time of the first European contact):
Here is a partial list:
English
Spanish
Latin
Portuguese
Dutch
Haitian Creole English
Jamaican Patois
Huilliche
Kakauhua
Kunza
Mapudungun
Qawasqar
Quechua, Chilean
Rapa Nui
Yámana
Araona
Aymara
Aymara, Central
Ayoreo
Baure
Callawalla
Canichana
Cavineña
Cayubaba
Chácobo
Chipaya
Chiquitano
Chorote, Iyo'wujwa
Ese Ejja
Guaraní, Eastern Bolivian
Guaraní, Western Bolivian
Guarayu
Ignaciano
Itene
Itonama
Jorá
Leco
Machinere
Movima
Pacahuara
Pauserna
Plautdietsch
Quechua, North Bolivian
Quechua, South Bolivian
Reyesano
Saraveca
Shinabo
Sirionó
Spanish
Tacana
Tapieté
Toba
Toromono
Trinitario
Tsimané
Uru
Wichí Lhamtés Nocten
Yaminahua
Yuqui
Yuracare
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Why do they not speak English in part of south America?
Because part of South America, Brazil, was colonized by the Portugese.
Is Argentina located in Latin America?
We [argentinians] live in Latin America. We don't speak Latin. We speak spanish =) And some people (as me) speak English also Ethnic groups: white (mostly Spanish and Italian) 97%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry), Amerindian, or other non-white groups 3%
Why is Spanish spoken in a small part of Africa?
It is just the language people who were there first used. People in certain parts of Africa also speak English, or French. It is like asking, "Why do people in America speak English?"
What languages do Brazilian people from South America speak?
Mainly Spanish, although there are numerous native languages also.
Why do Indians speak incorrect English?
There's really no such thing as one standard of "correct English" for all countries. Each country and state has its own standards for language.The people of India speak perfect Indian English.The people of Australia speak perfect Australian EnglishThe people of North America speak perfect American English.
People in Latin America speak English?
English is the most univeral second language in South America.
Why do they not speak English in part of south America?
Because part of South America, Brazil, was colonized by the Portugese.
How may countries speak English in America?
In America (North&South America) 27 countries speak English (including all island nations in Caribbean, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, and Falkland Islands.) In America the country, all states speak English (about 95% of the total population), and it is the official language of 30 states, but not the official language of the country.
Why do people in south America speak German?
Other than a small population of German immigrants (mainly in Argentina), people in South America do not speak German.
Most people on which continent speak either portuguese or spanish?
South America.
Where do people speak Maya?
Peru, South America
Do most people in South Africa speak English?
hey i come from south Africa.um im not sure if most people speak English i don't think so they mainly speak afrikaans,zulu,xosha and swazi but yeah im sure mosst people know how to speak English.
Is 'Always speak English' a correct or incorrect sentence?
No ! In America we speak broken English according to the the people in England.
Do south Americans speak English?
AnswerYes. Guyana is the only nation, but it is also spoken on the Falkland Islands (off the coast of Argentina).In Central American, English is spoken in Belize. In North America, it is spoken in Canada, the United States of America and a number of Caribbean islands.
What is one of the far-reaching effects that the European conquistadors had on the people of mesoamerica and South America?
A majority of the people in Central America and South America speak Spanish today
Which country speak spanish in latin America?
The following countries in South America speak Spanish: Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela Non-Spanish speaking countries of South America: In Brazil, they speak Portuguese Falkland Islands (Las Islas Malvinas), they speak English (about 10% speak Spanish) French Guiana, they speak French Guyana, they speak English and Creole Suriname, they speak Dutch Trinidad and Tobago, which many people classify as South America because it is right on the coast of Venezuela, they speak English, and some speak Creole.
In which country do people speak afrikaans and English?
South Africa is a country where people speak both Afrikaans and English. Afrikaans is one of the official languages of South Africa, while English is widely spoken and used in business, education, and government.
