Dialect comparison

Angolan Portuguese vs Paulistano

Compare two dialects of Portuguese side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Angolan Portuguese

The Portuguese of Angola, used as a national lingua franca alongside Bantu languages such as Kimbundu and Umbundu, which have shaped both pronunciation and vocabulary.

Approximate centre
-8.84°, 13.23°
Paulistano

São Paulo Portuguese

The Portuguese of São Paulo and the surrounding state. The most populous Brazilian variety and a common reference for the broader Brazilian standard.

Approximate centre
-23.55°, -46.63°

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