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What is the dominant language spoken on South American continent?

There is no single dominant language spoken on the South American continent. Spanish is the most widely spoken language, with over 400 million speakers, but Portuguese is also very prevalent, with over 200 million speakers in Brazil.

Here's a breakdown of the most spoken languages in South America:

* Spanish: The official language of 13 South American countries.

* Portuguese: The official language of Brazil.

* English: Spoken in Guyana and the Falkland Islands.

* Dutch: Spoken in Suriname.

* French: Spoken in French Guiana.

* Quechua: Spoken in several countries, particularly in the Andes region.

* Aymara: Spoken in Bolivia and Peru.

* Guarani: Spoken in Paraguay and parts of Argentina.

* Mapudungun: Spoken in Chile and Argentina.

It's important to remember that South America is a diverse continent with a rich linguistic history. Many indigenous languages are still spoken alongside the official languages.

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