While both Portuguese and Spanish are Romance languages and share a common ancestor (Latin), they are distinct languages with their own unique features.
Here's a breakdown:
* Portuguese: Developed from Vulgar Latin in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in the region of Portugal.
* Spanish: Also developed from Vulgar Latin, but primarily in the region of Castile in Spain.
They are closely related but have evolved independently, resulting in differences in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.