Rio de Janeiro Portuguese · Fluminense
The Portuguese of Rio de Janeiro. Recognisable for its palatalised /s/ in coda position — a feature shared with Lisbon — and a distinctive intonation.
- Approximate centre
- -22.91°, -43.17°
Dialect comparison
Carioca vs Gaúcho
Compare two dialects of Portuguese side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Sulista · Southern Brazilian Portuguese
The Brazilian Portuguese of Rio Grande do Sul and southern Brazil. Distinct from northern Brazilian varieties, with strong Spanish (Rioplatense) and Italian/German immigrant contact features.
- Approximate centre
- -30.03°, -51.23°
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