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.
Northeastern Brazilian Portuguese
The Portuguese of Brazil's Northeast region around Recife, Salvador, and Fortaleza. Internally varied, with a distinct lexicon shaped by African and indigenous languages.
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