Like all other Romance languages, Portuguese is a descendant of Vulgar Latin, just like Spanish or French. While the closest major language to Portuguese is Spanish, Portugal’s native language is slightly older than Spain’s. Since the Portuguese Empire was far less successful than the Spanish Empire, the number of countries that speak Portuguese today is…
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Fun Fact: When Tea Reached Europe
A Portuguese priest brought tea over to Europe after visiting Asia in the 16th century.
Fun Fact: Uruguay Vs European Invaders
Uruguay was one of the last spots of the Americas to be colonized. The Portuguese arrived first and it could have been part of their empire (just as Brazil was) but eventually the Spanish conquered the land and controlled it.
Fun Fact: The Countries That Owned Barbados
Barbados had once been owned by Spain, Portugal, and finally England.
Fun Fact: Acai Berry Etymology
Acai berries get their names directly from the Portuguese word of the same spelling. Portugal took the word from the Tupi-Guarani word Asai.