The Portuguese of Mozambique. A national lingua franca shaped by long contact with Bantu languages including Makhuwa, Sena, and Tsonga.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- -25.97°, 32.57°
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Mozambican Portuguese 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.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- -23.55°, -46.63°
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