Brazilians primarily speak Portuguese, which is the official language of Brazil and is spoken by about 98% of the population. Brazilian Portuguese has distinct differences from European Portuguese in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, influenced by indigenous, African, and immigrant languages
. Besides Portuguese, Brazil is linguistically diverse, with over 180 indigenous languages spoken by approximately 900,000 people, though many of these are endangered
. Immigrant languages also contribute to Brazil's linguistic landscape. Spanish is the most widely spoken immigrant language, followed by German and Italian. German, particularly the Hunsrik dialect, is spoken by around 1.9% of the population, mainly in southern Brazil, and Italian (notably the Talian dialect) is spoken by about 1 million people, also primarily in the south
. In summary:
- Main language: Portuguese (Brazilian Portuguese)
- Indigenous languages: Over 180, spoken by indigenous communities
- Immigrant languages: Spanish, German (Hunsrik and Pomeranian dialects), Italian (Talian), Japanese, Arabic, among others
Portuguese unites Brazilians across the country and is used in government, education, media, and daily life
