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