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What do you call the part of new world where spanish and portuguese are spoken?

There isn't a single specific name for the region of the New World where Spanish and Portuguese are spoken. However, you could use a few terms depending on the context:

General terms:

* Latin America: This is the most common term used for the region, encompassing all countries in the Americas where Romance languages are spoken. However, it includes French-speaking countries like Haiti and French Guiana.

* Ibero-America: This term specifically refers to the countries in the Americas where Spanish and Portuguese are spoken, as these languages originated in the Iberian Peninsula.

* Spanish America: This term specifically refers to the countries in the Americas where Spanish is spoken.

* Lusophone America: This term specifically refers to the countries in the Americas where Portuguese is spoken.

Specific terms:

* Spanish-speaking America: This term is used to describe the countries in the Americas where Spanish is spoken.

* Portuguese-speaking America: This term is used to describe the countries in the Americas where Portuguese is spoken.

Other options:

* Hispanic America: This term is sometimes used to refer to the countries in the Americas where Spanish is spoken, but it is considered outdated and may be offensive to some.

* Luso-American: This term is sometimes used to refer to people of Portuguese descent who live in the Americas.

The best term to use depends on the specific context and the level of specificity you need.

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