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Yes they are similar. In fact some consider them dialects of each other (though standard Linguistics considers them separate languages. Consider the following:
Linguists talk about "lexical similarity" when comparing languages, as one measure to see if they are different languages or just dialects of the same language. Usually, if two languages are more than 85% lexically similar, they are considered dialects of each other. However, pronunciation can also be a factor, making two dialects into different languages.
Examples:
- English and German are 60% lexically similar, making them separate languages.
- American English and British English are 99% lexically similar, making them the same language.
- Portuguese and Spanish are 89% lexically similar, which by some definitions makes them dialects of each other; however, the pronunciation between Spanish and Portuguese is so different, that they are not mutually intelligible. This makes them very close, but distinct languages.
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∙ 6y agoYes, Very.
Portuguese and Spanish has the same roots (the Latin). They aren't similar, but a portuguese can understand a spanish and a spanish can understand a portuguese.
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Which language is most similar to Spanish?
The language that is most similar to Spanish is Portuguese. Both Spanish and Portuguese belong to the Romance language family, which evolved from Latin. They share similar vocabulary, grammar structures, and pronunciation.
What language is most similar to spanish?
Portuguese is the language that is most similar to Spanish. Both languages are Romance languages with similar vocabulary and grammar, making it easier for Spanish speakers to understand and learn Portuguese compared to other languages.
Is the spanish language like portugaese?
Spanish and Portuguese may be considered similar, but in truth they are very different, there are many similarities, but Portuguese is its own language. For example dog in spanish is pero, in portuguese on the other hand it is cao. Portuguese and Spanish are 2 of the Romance languages so they are very similar but still have many distinct differences, especially the accents.
How were the spanish and portuguese colonies similar in the 1540's?
they were both catholics
Are Portuguese and Spanish interchangeable?
No. A person who learned Spanish won't be able to understand Portuguese (unless he learned Portuguese separately), and vice versa. Spanish and Portuguese sound quite similar, and many of their words are the same or very similar; you can notice that they have a common origin. But there are enough differences to cause this situation (that people can't understand one another).
What romance language is similar to Spanish?
Portuguese and Catalan are most similar to Spanish.
Which language is most similar to Spanish?
The language that is most similar to Spanish is Portuguese. Both Spanish and Portuguese belong to the Romance language family, which evolved from Latin. They share similar vocabulary, grammar structures, and pronunciation.
What languages are similar to Italian?
Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian are some languages that are similar to Italian.
What does que linda mean?
Well, in spanish it means "how beautiful." i speak portuguese and spanish is very similar to portuguese, but in portuguese que linda means "that's pretty"
What language is most similar to spanish?
Portuguese is the language that is most similar to Spanish. Both languages are Romance languages with similar vocabulary and grammar, making it easier for Spanish speakers to understand and learn Portuguese compared to other languages.
Is the spanish language like portugaese?
Spanish and Portuguese may be considered similar, but in truth they are very different, there are many similarities, but Portuguese is its own language. For example dog in spanish is pero, in portuguese on the other hand it is cao. Portuguese and Spanish are 2 of the Romance languages so they are very similar but still have many distinct differences, especially the accents.
How were the spanish and portuguese colonies similar in the 1540's?
they were both catholics
Are Portuguese and Spanish interchangeable?
No. A person who learned Spanish won't be able to understand Portuguese (unless he learned Portuguese separately), and vice versa. Spanish and Portuguese sound quite similar, and many of their words are the same or very similar; you can notice that they have a common origin. But there are enough differences to cause this situation (that people can't understand one another).
Will people uderstand your spanish in Lisbon Portugal?
Portuguese is similar to Spanish in many ways (89% similarity) so with enough patience, you could reach understanding. Some people understand written Spanish/Portuguese easier than spoken Spanish/Portuguese. It also depends on what your dialect/accent is!
How old is the spanish Portuguese civilization?
spanish have their age, portuguese have their age too. There is no "spanish portuguese" civilization.
Do Spain and Portugal speak a similar language?
They are related, they belong to the Latin language family.
Which two languages are commonly spoken in South America?
Spanish and Portuguese. Native languages are also abundant in South America.Spanish and Portuguese.
