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.
- Approximate centre
- -8.05°, -34.90°
Dialect comparison
Nordestino 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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