Araweté

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Araueté, Arawine, Bïde

340 (Crevels 2012). Nearly all are monolingual (1986). Ethnic population: 340 (Crevels 2012).

Pará state: near Altamira; near Xingu river.

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6a (Vigorous).

None known. Reportedly similar to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu], Parakanã [pak], and Tapirapé [taf].

12 consonants and 9 vowels, including 4 nasal vowels.

Used by all. Some also use Portuguese [por], especially those under 20 (Crevels 2007).

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