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What are all of the languages that spoken in Latin America?

It's impossible to list *all* the languages spoken in Latin America, as there are many indigenous languages, dialects, and variations. However, here are the major languages spoken:

Official Languages:

* Spanish: The dominant language in most of Latin America, spoken by the vast majority of the population.

* Portuguese: The official language of Brazil, spoken by over 200 million people.

* English: The official language of Belize and Guyana, and spoken by a significant minority in other countries like Panama and the Caribbean.

* French: The official language of Haiti and French Guiana, and spoken by a minority in other countries like Suriname and Martinique.

* Dutch: The official language of Suriname and spoken by a small minority in Aruba and Curaçao.

Indigenous Languages:

There are hundreds of indigenous languages spoken throughout Latin America, many of which are endangered. Some of the most widely spoken include:

* Quechua: Spoken by millions in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Argentina and Chile.

* Aymara: Spoken by millions in Bolivia and Peru, and also found in Chile and Argentina.

* Nahuatl: Spoken by a significant number in Mexico and parts of Central America.

* Guaraní: Spoken by millions in Paraguay, and also found in Argentina and Bolivia.

* Maya: A group of languages spoken in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.

* Mapudungun: Spoken by the Mapuche people in Chile and Argentina.

Other Languages:

* Italian: Spoken by a small minority in Argentina and Brazil.

* German: Spoken by a small minority in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

* Arabic: Spoken by a small minority in some Caribbean countries.

* Chinese: Spoken by a growing immigrant population in several Latin American countries.

Note: This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other languages spoken in Latin America, including various creole languages, dialects, and regional variations.

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