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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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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.
How many continents of the world speak Spanish?
Spanish is Spoken on 5 Continents:North America (particularly Mexico and several countries in Central America)South America (all countries except Brazil, Suriname, the Falkland Islands and French Guyana)Europe (Spain)Africa (Equatorial Guinea)Asia (the Philippines, though no longer an official language there)
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
Name two countries where spanish is the main language spoken?
There are multiple countries in Central and South America where Spanish is the main language spoken. El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama etc.
Select the countries in Central America where Spanish is spoken?
Spanish is spoken in the Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
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.
Where is Spanish spoken as a first language?
Countries listed by population:(Listed by population of residents, not Spanish speakers)Mexico (North America)Colombia (South America)Argentina (South America)Spain (Western Europe)Peru (South America)Venezuela (South America)Chile (South America)Ecuador (South America)Guatemala (Central America)Cuba (Caribbean)Bolivia (South America)Dominican Republic (Caribbean)Honduras (Central America)El Salvador (Central America)Paraguay (South America)Nicaragua (Central America)Costa Rica (Central America)Uruguay (South America)Panama (Central America)Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa)Places where Spanish is commonly used:(Listed by percentage of the countries population that speaks Spanish..)Gibraltar (Western Europe)Andorra (Western Europe)Belize (Central America)Western Sahara (North Africa)United States (of North America)
