Nheengatu
Also known as: Lingua Geral Amazônica, Modern Tupi
A Tupi-Guaraní language descended from old Tupinambá; the historical Lingua Geral of Amazonia. Co-official in São Gabriel da Cachoeira (Brazil), the only municipality in Brazil with Indigenous co-official languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Nheengatu?
Nheengatu is a dialect of Nheengatu.
Which region is Nheengatu associated with?
Nheengatu is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Nheengatu known by other names?
Yes — Nheengatu is also referred to as Lingua Geral Amazônica, Modern Tupi.