Portuguese is a Romance language spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, primarily in Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, and other parts of the former Portuguese Empire. It is the official language of nine countries and is widely spoken in Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Portuguese speakers can also be found in Macau, Timor-Leste, and Goa. It is the sixth most spoken language in the world, and the third most spoken Romance language after Spanish and French. Portuguese has a rich literary tradition and a large number of dialects, which can differ significantly from one another. It is also the language of choice for many international organizations and is used for official communication between countries.
English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, with its earliest forms spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. It is the most widely spoken language in the world today, with approximately 1.5 billion people speaking it as a native language. English is also the official language of many countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. English is also commonly used as a lingua franca in other countries, such as India, Pakistan, and South Africa.