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Over 200 million in Brazil · 1 writing systems
Language of Brazil
Brazil is a vibrant country with a rich culture and its own language traditions. People in Brazil mainly speak Portuguese, which sets it apart from most other South American countries. You'll discover cool words, fun phrases, and interesting facts about the language in Brazil!
About the Script
Portuguese uses the Latin script but has special letters and sounds like ã, ç, and nh that help give it a unique sound.
Script Explorer
Latin Script
The script used for writing Portuguese with specific accents for pronunciation.
Phrase Cards
Fun Fact
Portuguese in Brazil sounds different from Portuguese in Portugal, similar to how American and British English differ!
Fun Fact
The largest number of people who speak Portuguese live in Brazil, not Portugal!
Cultural Note
In Brazil, language reflects its cultural diversity, with different regional accents and expressions.
Vocabulary
Did you know? Even though Brazil is in South America, it mainly speaks Portuguese, while most of its neighbors speak Spanish!