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Why do Brazilians speak Portuguese and not Spanish?
Brazilians primarily speak Portuguese because Portugal colonized Brazil, bringing their language with them. Spanish colonization did not have a significant presence in Brazil, which is why Portuguese became the dominant language in the country.
Which African country speaks Portuguese as a first language?
The African country that speaks Portuguese as a first language is Angola.
Which language came first- Spanish or Portuguese?
Portuguese evolved first from Galician-Portuguese in the 12th century in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Spanish, as a distinct language, emerged later in the 13th century in the central region of the Iberian Peninsula.
Which accomplishment was not a first for the Portuguese?
The discovery of the Americas was not a first for the Portuguese, as it was credited to Christopher Columbus on behalf of Spain.
What is grandma in Portuguese?
Grandma in Potuguese is "Avó" or simply "vó". My first language is Portuguese and I love to help people learn it. ;)
Where did the Portuguese's settle in?
The Portuguese settled in Brazil in the Americas
Who were the first Europeans to come to Brazil?
the Portuguese found Brazil originally. they settled in Brazil and that's why Portuguese is the most widely spoken language in Brazil today.
Which country in Central America was not settled by the spanish?
Brazil - settled by the Portuguese Guyana - settled first by the Dutch, then by the British Suriname - settled by the Dutch French Guiana - settled by the French
Where did the Portuguese settle in the ''new world''?
the Portuguese settled in the America's. Mainly North America
When did Portuguese traders first settle in Macau?
Portuguese traders first settled in Macau, also known as Macao, in the 1550's. It is located in China and was rented to Portugal by the Chinese empire as trading port in 1557.
What current South American country was settled by the portuguese?
Brazil
Who were the Portuguese merchants settled there bought spices at low prices and shipped them back to Europe?
The first Portuguese to set up trading posts and settle there were Vasco da Gama and after him, Francisco de Almeida .
When did portuguese first come to India?
First Portuguese ship reached India in AD 1499 when Vasco Da Gama discovered the sea route to India. he government started in 1505, with the nomination of the first Viceroy Francisco de Almeida, then settled at Kochi.
Who discover Mauritius?
Mauritius was discovered FIRSTLY by the Arabs. Then the Portuguese. It was first settled by the Dutch...does this help? or do you need more info? check it out on wikipedia!!
Who were the first inhabitants in Nigeria?
the Kingdom of Nri, the Benin Empire, and the Oyo Empire.
What language did the settler speak?
That depends on what country they came from and where they settled. For example, the first European settlers in Australia spoke English. The first European Settlers in Brazil spoke Portuguese.
Latin America is a region that was settled by spanish and?
French as well as Portuguese.
