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Because Spanish was the language spoken by the conquistadors. Spain conquered and colonized these countries and regions, which are now commonly known as Latin America.
The Spanish brought their language and their culture to the New World. Many of the native peoples of Central and South America today are the descendants of interracial marriages between the white, European Spaniards and the people they conquered (native tribes like the Incas, the Mayans, and the Aztecs).
On the other hand, the United States and much of Canada were colonized by England, and as such, they are English-speaking countries that are known as Anglo America.
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∙ 12y agoThe Treaty of Tordesillas, divided he Spain and Portugal's territories in South America. Spain, got the western half and Portugal got the eastern half. Although, Portugal only owned one country that is Brazil. Although, Brazil is the largest country in South America. Consequently, Brazilians speak the Portuguese language. All of the others speak Spanish.
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∙ 12y agoThe region was conquered by Spain and Portugal and turned into Spanish and Portuguese colonies until the 19th century.
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∙ 14y agoThe American continents were colonized by settlers from Spain and Portugal.
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What are the most spoken languages in Latin America?
Spanish is the common language in Mexico and South America because the country of Spain colonized this region. The major exception being Brazil, which was Portuguese.
What language is the most spoken in the Americas?
English. But lots of people speka french in Canada and spanisho in unidados statidio deloamos americano. (where the drinks are free (tropicano banter))
Which two languages are commonly spoken in South America?
Spanish and Portuguese. Native languages are also abundant in South America.Spanish and Portuguese.
What languages do Brazilian people from South America speak?
Mainly Spanish, although there are numerous native languages also.
What are other main languages spoken in Latin America besides Spanish Portuguese and French and any indigenous language?
Portuguese has the most native speakers, but is mainly spoken in Brazil. Spanish is the most widely spoken language across the continent.Some other languages spoken in the continent include English, Dutch, French, the Quechualanguages and Guarani.Most countries in South America have Spanish as an official language. Brazil covers about half the continent and has Portuguese as an official language. A few countries have French or English as official languages. Nearly all South American countries also officially recognize a variety of native American languages is specific regions or nationally.they speak spanishSpanish, Portuguese, Dutch, FrenchThe five languages spoken in South America are: Portuguese, Spanish, English, Dutch and French.No. Spanish is the most commonly spoken language. Out of the 13 countries in South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela), 9 speak Spanish. Of course they have other native languages and dialects but Spanish is the official and most used language.The 4 non-spanish speaking countries are: Brasil (Portuguese), French Guyana (French), Suriname (Dutch) and Guyana (English), but these last three territories have a very small population.Spanish an Portuguese are the most commonSpanish and portugueseThere are more than 200 languages spoken in South America, including:SpanishPortugueseDutchFrenchEnglishQuechuaGuaraniThe majority of People in South America live in Brazil, where Portuguese is spoken.Since South America is a continent and not one country, several languages are spoken. Spanish dominates but Portuguese, English, Dutch and French are spoken in South America.It depends on what you mean. Portuguese is spoken by more people in South America than any other Language. Spanish is the most WIDELY spoken language.Official languages are:- In Brazil - Portugese. Elsewhere - Spanish.
Why is spanish spoken in Mexico and Central America?
Because Mexico and Central America were once colonies of Spain.
What is the main language in Mexico and central America?
Spanish, with many people also speaking Mayan.
What is the most commonly spoken language in Central America?
Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Central America, due to the region's history of Spanish colonization. It is the official language in all countries in Central America, with the exception of Belize where English is the official language.
What are the most spoken languages in Latin America?
Spanish is the common language in Mexico and South America because the country of Spain colonized this region. The major exception being Brazil, which was Portuguese.
Where in the world is spanish spoken?
Spain,Mexico, and Latin America
Why is Mexico not part of Anglo America?
Because English is not spoken as native language in Mexico. Spanish is the most widely spoken language and as such, Mexico belongs to Latin America.
What is the major language spoken in Central America?
English/Spanish
Select the countries in Central America where Spanish is spoken?
Spanish is spoken in all of the countries in Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
What is the most common Spanish spoken in America?
The spanish of Mexico is the most commonly spoken variety in the United States, also called North American Spanish.
What language is most spoken in the Caribbean main land countries?
There is no Caribbean "mainland" but there are countries in Central America with Caribbean borders. The most spoken language in Central America is Spanish.
Is Guatamala in Central or South America?
Yes. The term Latin America refers to regions where the dominant languages are Spanish and Portuguese. So it would include Mexico, Central America, and South America, regardless of the language spoken in the country.
What are the countries in central America that spanish is spoken?
Costa RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasNicaraguaPanamáOnly Belize is not a Spanish speaking Country.
