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The most widely spoken language of Latin America is Spanish. It is official in 18 Latin American countries, and the majority of people speak it as their first language. Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, which while is only one country has by far the region's largest population with nearly 200 million people.
There are several countries in the geographical region where French, English, Dutch, and creole languages based on these languages are spoken, but these areas are not always considered part of Latin America.
There are also a large number of indigenous languages spoken alongside the official languages of Spanish and Portuguese, including Quechua, Guarani, and Aymara.
The other 'major' language spoken in South America is ENGLISH. This is still widely spoken in Guyana. French and Dutch are not considered 'major languages" although they are spoken in French Guiana and Suriname respectively.
Latin America refers only to the Spanish speaking countries of South and Central America, so there is only 1 main language: Spanish.
Those would be:
- Spanish (375 million) - Mexico, Central America excluding Belize; most of the bigger islands in the Caribbean (i.e. Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico), most of South America exc. Brazil and the three Guyanas.
- Portuguese (203 million) - Brazil
- French (10 million) - Haiti
The only two languages spoken in Latin America are Spanish and Portuguese
The predominant language is Spanish, Portuguese is the second-most common language in Latin America.
There are many language spoken in Latin America, but mostly Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. In the whole continent of America (north and south) there is around 1,019 languages. Most are spoken by about 5 to 50 people, but are still languages non the less.
people in latin America speak spanish, but there is a difference between spanish in Mexico and spanish in Spain, so they kinddad speak both
Most of Latin America speaks Spanish. Portuguese is spoken in Brazil and French in French Guyana.
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Spanish remains the main language throughout South America except for Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
By definition, Latin American countries speak Spanish, French, or Portuguese. Not all of the countries of South America and Central America are Latin American countries.
Note: You might be confusing Latin America with South America.
Latin America does not have an official languages. By definition, and country in North or South America that speaks a Romance language (Spanish, French, Portuguese) is considered part of Latin America.
Most South American countries speak Spanish however Portugese is the dominant language in Brazil.
Latin America is dominated by the Spanish language, although a large number of people speak Portuguese (Brazil), and some speak French (French Guyana), English (Belize), or Dutch (Suriname).
South America is not a nation but a continent with several different nation upon it just like North America has different nations each with its own language.
Latin America refers only to the Spanish speaking countries of South and Central America, so there is only 1 main language: Spanish.
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What are the two main European languages spoken in Latin America?
The only two European languages of Latin America are Spanish and Portuguese.* Latin America means "countries in America that speak Latin-based languages."*Note: if Haiti is included in the definition, then French is also spoken.
Why does Latin America have that name?
Latin America is called Latin because the languages most often spoken there, Spanish and Portuguese, are Romance languages derived from Latin.
Why did central and south America come to be called Latin America?
Because the languages spoken there are derived from Latin.
What 3 languages are spoken in Latin America?
The three most widely spoken languages in Latin America are Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Spanish is the predominant language in most countries in Latin America, Portuguese is spoken primarily in Brazil, and English is commonly spoken in some Caribbean countries.
What helps define Latin America as a region?
spanish and portuguese are the most widely spoken languages
What are the two dominant languages throughout Latin America?
Spanish and Portuguese are the two dominant languages spoken throughout Latin America. Spanish is spoken in the majority of countries, while Portuguese is mainly spoken in Brazil.
What 2 romance languages are spoken in Latin America?
Spanish and Portuguese
What language is spoken by people who live in Latin America and Caribbean?
For the languages of Latin America, click here.For the languages of the Caribbean, click here.Note: Some Caribbean countries are also part of Latin America.
What is the basis of the name of Latin America?
Spanish and Portuguese are the predominant languages of South America. It is a region of America where Romance languages are spoken. That means those derived from Latin, thus the title Latin America.
What language is most commonly spoken in Latin America?
Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Latin America. Portuguese is also widely spoken in Brazil.
Why are the two languages spoken in latin America called romance languages?
The two languages spoken in Latin America, Spanish and Portuguese, are called Romance languages because they evolved from Latin, the language spoken by the Romans. These languages developed in the regions where the Roman Empire had once been dominant, giving rise to the term "Romance" to designate their Latin origin.
Where are the Romance languages mainly spoken?
The Romance languages are mainly spoken in Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Some of the most widely spoken Romance languages include Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian.
