Here's a breakdown of its influences:
* Latin: The core of the language, providing the vast majority of its vocabulary and grammar.
* Arabic: Influence from the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, resulting in words like "alface" (lettuce) and "algaravia" (confusion).
* Galician: The language spoken in neighboring Galicia, Spain, is closely related to Portuguese.
* Spanish: Due to their shared history and proximity, Portuguese shares some similarities with Spanish, although they are distinct languages.
* Other Romance languages: Influences from French, Italian, and Romanian can be observed in some vocabulary and grammatical structures.
* Indigenous languages: Some Portuguese vocabulary comes from indigenous languages of Brazil, particularly in the areas of flora and fauna.
The blend of these influences over centuries has resulted in the unique language we know today as Portuguese.