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Good evening,

It has been a while since I have done more than skim over the board's topics. I decided to post here instead of starting a new thread. I have been doing some research and questioning on my own for a while now and am going to be in a position where I will have to decide fairly soon so I decided to come here and get some advice. Given the option of Spanish or Portuguese (and no other) which would you take? As a reservist they only offer the courses around once or year and the possibility of having to wait a while is high. In the meantime I have civilian life as well as Army schools I need to think about. I last scored an 85 on the DLAB if that matters.
From the Spanish speakers I hear that it is more "useful" than Portuguese with more opportunity to practice,etc... From the Portuguese speakers I hear that it is "harder" to learn but that it would be of more use down the line due to not many Soldiers being able to speak it. Also I notice on Gov. employment sites (like DIA) they all seem to list Portuguese as a language they are seeking (in addition to the other skillsets) but not Spanish. Also, I will be attending FLETC in Glynco and required to take a 5 week Spanish course there. I don't believe that would lead to any fluency but I am thinking that maybe it would be best to continue along that path even if it meant waiting a while for the next Spanish class to come around at DLI.
I would appreciate more opinions to take into account.

THANKS