 17 kilometers (10.56 miles). The city has multiple parks where tourists can relax and enjoy the peaceful and serene atmosphere. Number of English speakers here depends on luck. Wine Cellars attract many English-speaking tourists, so it might depend on choosing the correct location. While there is no right location, enjoy the trip.
- Amadora – As a residential city and conurbation with Lisbon, Amadora shares subway, bus, and train networks. Amadora is dominated by residential communities, commercial parks, industrial areas and some headquarters of international communities. While there are not many tourist sites to see in Amadora, a traveler might find that people in Amadora might be able to demonstrate an English proficiency. Every year, the city organizes the Amadora International Comics Festival. As a residential city, it might be harder to find English-speaking residents.
- Braga – Braga is a city in northwest Portugal, and it is in the historically and culturally significant Minho Province. The Braga region features many Neolithic, Roman, Medieval, and Modern monuments, houses, and structures. The archaeological sites have different classifications such as archaeological, civic, military, and religious. There are many different sites around Braga, and many museums that house artifacts from these different sites. The archaeological sites here might have English-speaking tour guides.
What Languages are Spoken in Portugal?
- Portuguese – Portuguese is an Indo-European Romance language, and Portugal’s official language. Portuguese is used in a number of other countries which over the years have had contact with Portugal. A large population, about 96% of Portugal’s population, speak Portuguese. In Portugal, there are ten different Portuguese dialects. Portuguese is used in all aspects of everyday life, from writing to most business communications, and other interactions. Portuguese is also used in Portugal’s former colonies and territories.
- English – English is the second most spoken language in Portugal. Even though only a small amount of Portuguese speak English as a native language, English is important and a major language in tourist areas throughout the country. The majority of English speakers are academic and other professionals, and compared to Spain, there are more English speakers in Portugal than Spain. The growth of the English language in Portugal is related to the country’s small size, thus opening it up to external influence, contact with American media, and proximity to England. The language is often taught as a second language in schools, and is gaining popularity among young people.
- Spanish and French – Spanish and French are Romance languages, so it makes Portuguese easy to understand as a French and Spanish speaker. Portuguese speakers can also understand both French and Spanish very easily as well. Approximately 10% of the Portuguese population speak Spanish. In Portugal, the use of French has diminished over the years, with the majority of the population choosing English over French. In the 19th century, French was introduced in Portugal, and remained popular until the 1970s. At present, French is spoken mainly by the elderly parts of the population.
- Mirandese – Mirandese is an Indo-European and Astur-Leonese language spoken as a first and second language by a small minority (about 15,000 people). The language is spoken in three towns in the northeastern part of the country. These towns are Vimioso, Miranda do Douro, and Mogaduro. Alongside Portuguese, Mirandese is recognized as a co-official regional language. The language has three distinct dialects: Border, Central, and Sendinesse Mirandese.
- Portuguese Sign Language – Portuguese Sign Language is recognized in the Constitution of Portugal. The deaf community numbers about 60,000 people, who communicate using this sign language.
Is English Necessary in Portugal?
As a tourist, Portugal is becoming a hotspot destination for tourists each year. Portugal receives at least several million English-speaking visitors each year, and that number cont