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The area that is now known as Brazil was originally settled by Portugal.

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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.

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Do brazilians speak spanish?

No, Brazilians speak Portuguese as their official language. Spanish is spoken in many other countries in South and Central America, but not in Brazil.


Are brazilians hispanic?

No, Brazilians are not considered Hispanic. The term Hispanic typically refers to individuals with heritage or ancestry from Spanish-speaking countries, such as Spain, Mexico, or Cuba. Brazilians primarily speak Portuguese and are considered Latino, but not Hispanic.


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Brazilians speak portuguese and not spanish.


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Brazilians generally do not speak Spanish unless they learned it in school or have lived in a Spanish speaking country.


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What langene do Brazilians speak?

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