* Portuguese: The official language of Brazil, spoken by the vast majority of the population (over 98%).
* Indigenous languages: There are over 200 indigenous languages spoken in Brazil, representing a significant part of the country's linguistic diversity. However, these languages are spoken by a smaller percentage of the population (around 0.2%).
* Other languages: A small percentage of Brazilians speak other languages, such as English, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, and Arabic. These are primarily spoken by immigrants and their descendants.
It's important to note that:
* The census data doesn't fully capture the reality of language use: Many Brazilians are bilingual or multilingual, speaking both Portuguese and another language.
* Indigenous languages are endangered: Many of Brazil's indigenous languages are facing extinction due to a variety of factors, including assimilation, cultural suppression, and loss of speakers.
So, while Portuguese is the dominant language in Brazil, the country has a rich and diverse linguistic heritage.