Hispanic Influence on Brazilian Culture

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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss Hispanic influences on Brazilian culture. It may be noted from the outset that Brazil differs from all other Latin American countries in that its predominant cultural influences have been Portuguese as opposed to Spanish. At the same time, Brazil may be characterized as a culturally diverse nation whose influences are as much Indian and African as they are Portuguese. These unique characteristics of Brazilian culture can be seen in the nation's historical development.

Prior to the arrival of Portuguese sailors in the early sixteenth century, Brazil's population consisted entirely of Amerindians who were "concentrated along major rivers and a few strips of fertile coastal land". In the year 1500, Pedro Alvares Cabral, a Portuguese explorer, arrived ... "

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