â–º With 252 million overall speakers, 227 million of whom are native speakers largely in Portugal and Brazil, but also in numerous African nations. Portuguese is the eighth most-spoken language in the world.
► The Portuguese language, particularly as used in Brazil, is probably the most lyrical, honey-smooth form of communication on the planet. It’s no surprise that Portugal and Brazil have such rich musical histories.
â–º Portuguese has several dialects and a rich history that has affected many languages. There are two major categories of variants: European and Brazilian.