I dont speak spanish. Will I be OK on my trip to Panama, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil?

Question

I am going (alone) to Lima, Panama City, Rio, and Buenos Aires. I speak almost no spanish. Will I still be able to get around in these cities?

Answer 1

brazil they speak portuguese not spanish

i was born in brazil and speak portuguese

Answer 2

Well, many people speak english in the South of America. And, if you goes to Brazil, you don't need to speak spanish, because brazilians speak portuguese.

Answer 3

yes, a lot of south americans speak english as a second language,and the language of brazil is portuguese not spanish.there are hand held language computers if you really feel this will be an issue.

Answer 4

peru and panama maybe not

but argentina u should prolly now a lot of phrases

brazil is speaking in the language of portuguese

Answer 5

Greetings, you should be more than okay, except you will feel a little left out and lonely!!!  You will still be able to get around.  Be sure and bring a translating device with you.  Also, learn how to ask basic questions.  "how much" is REALLY important!!  If you have places you want to go, be sure and write out in the language of where you are, how to get there.  English is the "2nd language" of the world.  You should be blessed with far more bi lingual people where you are traveling than they could find in the States.  Plan to TAKE YOUR TIME ........ time does not mean the same in these places.........attitude will mean much more.  Be Careful.  You are a Gringo (money) in places where poverty is the norm.  911 does not respond in these places.  Though the people are generally absolutely wonderful, consider yourself in a "bad neighborhood" and behave as you would there.  ENJOY.........you are going to LOVE IT

Answer 6

all of them no problem...But Brazil you should experience difficulties yo would need to know Brazilian Portuguese

Answer 7

If you stay in tourist areas you shouldn't have much of a problem.  Be advised, in Brazil they speak Portuguese which is similar to Spanish but  not quite.