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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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